bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Robust and Efficient Hybrid Classification Model for Early Diagnosis of Chest X-Ray Images of COVID-19
Authors: Shanshool Abeer M.
Published: October 2024

لقد كانت هناك جائحة كوفيد-19 منذ ديسمبر 2019، ويتطلب العلاج الطبي الناجح لمرضى كوفيد-19 تشخيصًا سريعًا ودقيقًا. تتطلب مكافحة جائحة كوفيد-19 نظامًا آليًا يستخدم التعلم بالانتقال العميق لتشخيص الفيروس باستخدام الأشعة السينية على الصدر (CXR).  يتم استخدام CXR بشكل متكرر في الرعاية الصحية لأنها توفر إمكانية التشخيص السريع والدقيق للأمراض.  تتضمن أنظمة التشخيص الآلي بمساعدة الكمبيوتر (CAD) التعلم الآلي أو التعلم العميق لتعزيز الكفاءة والدقة، وبالتالي تقليل المشكلات المستقبلية. يمكن استخدام العديد من أنظمة الذكاء الاصطناعي القائمة على التعلم العميق للتشخيص؛ ومن بين أكثر هذه الشبكات استخدامًا شبكة CNN، التي تم تطويرها لأول مرة وأظهرت دقة مشجعة في تحديد المرضى المؤكد إصابتهم بفيروس كوفيد-19 باستخدام صور CXR. ومن خلال استخدام صور الأشعة السينية، سيعمل هذا العمل على تصميم التعلم الآلي والتعلم العميق لتوفير تشخيص أسرع لعدوى كوفيد-19. ونتيجة لذلك، تستخدم تقنية التعلم بالنقل العميق نموذجًا موجودًا أولاً، ثم تطبق البيانات المطلوبة عليه مرة أخرى. حيث تم استخدام نموذج التعلم Densenet201transfer، وهو أحد تقنيات التعلم عن بعد، كاستخراج الميزة ودمجها مع خوارزمية الإدراك الحسي متعدد الطبقات؛ تم تطبيق هذه التقنية على مجموعة بيانات تابعة للمعهد الوطني للصحة (NIH)، حيث تم استخدام العديد من مقاييس الأداء مثل الدقة والدقة والنوعية والحساسية، حيث أثبتت التجربة كفاءة الخوارزمية المستخدمة من حيث الدقة بنسبة 98.82 %. تعتبر هذه النتائج مشجعة عند مقارنتها بنماذج التعلم عن بعد الأخرى التي تم تدريبها على مجموعة البيانات المماثلة
Optimization of wood vinegar from cacao pod shells by response surface methodology
Authors: Desvita Hera , Faisal Muhammad , Mahidin  , Suhendrayatna
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to find the optimal conditions for producing wood vinegar from cacao pod shells using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Box Behnken Design (BBD) was used to optimize the variables of pyrolysis times, temperature, and particle size. Wood vinegar was prepared by slow pyrolysis technology. The RSM with three design variables including pyrolysis duration at 50, 75, and 100 minutes; pyrolysis temperatures at 300°C, 340°C, and 380°C; and particle size of 3, 5 and 7 cm with 15 runs were applied. Chemical characterization of wood vinegar was performed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The results showed that phenolic, furan, and ketone compounds were the main component in the cacao pod shells vinegar. The optimum production of wood vinegar from cacao pod shells based on RSM results was identified at a pyrolysis time of 100 minutes, a temperature of 353°C, and a particle size of 3 cm.
The Fabrication of SeO2 Nanoparticles from Cinnamon extract: Optical properties and its application
Authors: Rahi Saad Khalid Rahi , Al-Wardy Rusul Adnan , Al Ogaili Hanan Abd Ali Thjeel
Published: October 2024

حظي التصنيع الحيوي للجسيمات النانوية باهتمام واسع النطاق بسبب فوائده مثل البساطة والملائمة للبيئة والسرعة والفعالية من حيث التكلفة. تم تصنيع جسيمات السيلينيوم النانوية SeO2NPs) باستخدام مستخلصات لحاء القرفة ((CVBE ورباعي كلوريد السيلينيوم. في هذه الدراسة ,تم استخدام تقنيات XRD و TEM و UV و FTIR لتوصيف SeO2 NPs المُصنَّع بيولوجيًا, البنية البلوريه لها تكون سداسية كما يتضح من نتائج الاشعه السينية . تم تحقيق الحجم البلوري حوالي 24.5 نانومتر وأظهرت صورة TEM أن قطر SeO2 كان أقل من 100 نانومتر بشكل كروي وشبه كروي. كان تأثير SeO2 على مضادات الفطريات وأنواع مختلفة من البكتيريا موضوع هذا البحث. SeO2 كمثبط لنشاط المكورات العنقودية مقابل 23  ملم ونشاط المكورات العنقودية الذهبية مقابل  21  ملم ، وكذلك العزلات المضادة للفطريات  18  ملم ، والتي كانت أكثر فعالية من البكتيرية Klebsiella Sp.  والإشريكية القولونية.
The Impact of VDR-FokI Polymorphism in Iraqi Patients with Prostate Cancer and Prostate Benign Hyperplasia.
Authors: Amer Almukhtar Asmaa , Hassan Alwan Al Obaidy Luma , Mohammed Ali Amal
Published: October 2024

استخدم تعدد الطرز الوراثية لمورث مستقبل  فيتامين د عند الموقع FokI لتقييم تاثيرتعدد الطرزالرواثية  على مستويات فيتامين د وهرمون الذكورة وهرمون الحليب في امصال مرضى سرطان البروستات وتضخم البروستات الحميد مقارنة بالأفراد الأصحاء.  تم تضخيم موقع الحصر FOKI لمورث مستقبل فيتامين د باستخدام تقنية TaqMan RT-PCR وجد أن الطراز الوراثيTT   له تأثير حماية من الاصابة  بسرطان البروستات وتضخم البروستات الحميد بنسبة 70% و50 % على التوالي،  في حين كان  الطراز الوراثي  CC مرتبطا  100% بكل من سرطان البروستات و تضخم البروستات الحميد و لم يكن توزيع الطرز الوراثية TT و TC و CC  متسقًا مع معادلة هاردي واينبرغ في مرضى سرطان البروستات حيث ظهر فرق معنوي بين القيم الملاحظة والمتوقعة باختبارمربع كاي عند مستوى معنوية P ≥0.05. ، و لم تظهر هذه الاختلافات في المرضى الذين يعانون من تضخم البروستات الحميد أو مجموعة السيطرة. بينم اتأثر مستوى فيتامين د  بالطراز الوراثي CC لـمستقبل فيتامين د - FOKI  بشكل ملحوظ في مرضى سرطان البروستات مقارنة  بمستوياته في الطرز الوراثية TT وTC . ولم يكن هناك اختلاف في مستوى فيتامين د بين الطرز الوراثية الثلاثة في مرضى BPH ومجموعة السيطرة الاصحاء. لم تظهر الطرز الوراثية تأثيرا على مستويات هرموني الذكورة والحليب بين المجموعات المدروسة.  ويمكن الاستنتاج أن  تأثيرتعدد الطرز الوراثية لمستقبل فيتامين د- FOKI مرتبط بمرضى سرطان البروستات العراقيين أكثر من تضخم البروستات الحميد مع نقص فيتامين د في مصل الدم.
Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activity of New Ligand Derived from 4-‎(Dimethylamino) Benzaldehyde and Nano Copper Complex
Authors: J. Waheed Enass
Published: October 2024

الصيغة العامة للمعقدات الجديدة [M2(BDS)Cl4] الناتجة من تفاعل الليكاند الجديد] ن1,ن4-ثنائي(1أ –بنزو]د[ اميدازول-2-يل)-ن1,ن4-ثنائي(4-ثنائي مثيل امينو) بنزيل) سكسنمايد[ (BDS) مع الايونات الفلزية الكادميوم, الكوبلت, الزئبق, النحاس والنيكل. تم اشتقاق هذا الليكاند من تفاعل المواد الثلاث 4-(ثنائي ميثيل أمينو) بنزالدهيد، 2-أمينو بنزيميدازول، وكلوريد السكسينيل. تم تشخيص المركبات باستخدام مطيافية طيف الاشعة تحت الحمراء وطيف الرنين النووي المغناطيسي ‏وطيف الاشعة فوق البنفسجية ومطيافية الكتلة. تم اختيار بروتياز السيرين للمكورات العنقودية الذهبية وسلسلة أ من البروتياز المعيني للإشريكية القولونية لدراسة قوة ارتباط الليكاند ومعقد النحاس المحضر بطريقة الالتحام الجزيئي.
تم أيضًا تحضير معقد الذهب النانوي [Cu2(BDS)Cl4] من مزج محلول معقد النحاس مع محلول الذهب النانوي، وتم إجراء التشخيص باستخدام طرق مختلفة، بما في ذلك طيف الاشعة تحت الحمراء وطيف الاشعة فوق البنفسجية والمجهر الإلكتروني الماسح للانبعاث. تم اختبار القدرة التثبيطية للمركبات المحضرة بما فيها معقد النحاس النانوي ضد نوعين من البكتيريا المختارة المكورات العنقودية الذهبية والإشريكية القولونية، حيث أظهرت النتائج أن قدرة معقد النحاس النانوي على تثبيط كلا النوعين من البكتيريا أكبر من الليكاند ومعقد النحاس الحر. تمت دراسة معقد النحاس الحر والمعقد النانوي لتثبيط خط خلايا سرطان الرئة الغدي البشري (A549) ومقارنته مع الخلايا الليفية الجنينية الجرذية الطبيعية ‏(REF). وأظهرت النتائج قدرة عالية للمعقد النانوي على تثبيط الخلايا السرطانية، وهذا يؤكد إمكانية استخدامه كمضاد سرطاني في المستقبل.
Maximizing Reliability in the Age of Complexity: A Novel Optimization Approach
Authors: Alridha Ahmed Hasan , Alsharify Fouad Hamza Abd , Al-Khafaji Zahir Al-Khafaji
Published: October 2024

يعد حساب معولية الأنظمة المعقدة أمرا ملحا يستحق الاهتمام نظرا لتطبيقاته الواسعة، بدءا من العلوم الهندسية والاقتصادية إلى التطبيقات في المجالات الطبية. في الواقع، غالبًا ما تعاني الطرق التقليدية من التعقيد الحسابي عند التعامل مع الأنظمة الكبيرة عند حساب معوليتها. تقدم هذه الورقة طريقة جديدة لحساب وتحسين معوليه الأنظمة شديدة التعقيد. علاوة على ذلك تجمع المنهجية المقترحة بين مبادئ تحليل معولية النظام وتقنيات التحسين لتحديد الوسائل المثلى لنظام يزيد من المعولية. حيث تم توظيف نهج التحسين الرياضي ليقوم بمهمة تحسين معولية النظام دون تعقيد الحسابات. من خلال صياغة المشكلة كمهمة تحسين، يتم تحسين معولية المركبات لتلبية قيود المعولية المحددة. وتتجلى فعالية هذا النهج من خلال التقييمات التجريبية على مختلف الأنظمة المعقدة، مما يدل على تحسينات كبيرة في معولية النظام. وقد تم اختبار هذا النهج الجديد على شبكة كاملة شديدة التعقيد مكونة من 1225 مركبة، وكانت النتائج مقبولة للغاية. وأخيراً تم تطبيق الطريقة المقترحة وتم الحصول على نتائج التحسين العددية باستخدام لغة البرمجة اصدار Python 3.12.2.
Distributional Effects of the Ice Road–Climate Nexus and Their Economic Implications
Authors: Adjei Eugene , Ahmed Fatma , Zapata Oscar , Poelzer Greg
Published: October 2024

Estimating the ice road–climate nexus and its associated future outcomes are complicated by the heterogeneity in ice road operation days, climate thresholds, and ice road networks. Here we use, for the first time, a spatially filtered unconditional quantile method that explicitly accounts for ice road distributions, thresholds, and spatial attributes to determine the impact of climate factors on ice road operation days in the Northwest Territories. Subsequently, we use the regression estimates and bias-adjusted CMIP5 climate models to project ice road operation days under two different climate scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) and estimate their economic impacts. We find that climate factors significantly affect the ice road operation days, especially in the lower and median quantiles. When we use the lower quantile (62 days of historical ice road operations) as a reference, ice road operations decrease to 59 days (RCP4.5) and 53 days (RCP8.5) in the near future (2021–2040). In the medium future (2041–2060), ice road operations decrease to 47 days (RCP4.5) and 43 days (RP8.5). In the far future (2061–2070), ice road operations decrease to 35 days (RCP4.5) and 31 days (RCP8.5). Our simulations suggest that these reduced future ice road operation days adversely affect the local economy and translate into reduced salaries and employment. Our results emphasize implementing stringent climate mitigation policies to alleviate the consequences of reduced ice road operations in the future.
Facebook as Facilitator for Radicalization in Bangladesh
Authors: Manalu Musdodi
Published: October 2024

AbstrakAnalisis ini didasarkan pada serangkaian peristiwa kekerasan dan perusakan yang terjadi di Bangladesh selama durga Puja 2021. Kasus ini terinspirasi oleh Facebook sebagai alat yang digunakan oleh para ekstremis untuk memprovokasi umat Muslim yang mayoritas untuk menyerang umat Hindu di Bangladesh pada saat itu. Melalui analisis ini, akan terlihat jelas apa yang menjadi kepentingan kedua belah pihak, baik Muslim maupun Hindu yang hidup berdampingan di Bangladesh. namun, hal yang paling mengejutkan adalah adanya pihak ketiga yang disebut ‘pelaku’ dalam berbagai peristiwa yang difasilitasi oleh Facebook di Bangladesh. Kita juga akan melihat bagaimana relasi sosial-politik antara Bangladesh dan kelompok mayoritas, khususnya Muslim, mengendalikan berbagai hal. namun, penggunaan media sosial, khususnya Facebook, telah memperkeruh suasana di negara tersebut. Studi kasus ini meneliti episode kekerasan yang berhubungan dengan teknologi ini dan menyarankan tindakan pencegahan di masa depan.
AbstractThe analysis is based on a series of violent and vandalized episodes that incident took place in Bangladesh during Durga Puja 2021. This case was inspired by Facebook as a tool used by extremists to provoke the majority Moslem to attack Hinduism in Bangladesh at the time. Through this analysis, it will be clear what is the interest of both parties, both Muslims and Hindus who live together in Bangladesh. But, the most surprising thing is the presence of third parties called 'perpetrators' in various events that Facebook facilitates in Bangladesh. We will also see how the socio-political relations between Bangladesh and the majority group, especially Muslims, control things. However, the use of social media, especially Facebook, has further clouded the atmosphere in the country. This case study examines these technologically related violent episodes and suggests potential future countermeasures.
Tokenisme Daud dan Mefiboset terhadap Teman Tuli di Komunitas Pantomim Kota Magelang
Authors: Arbyanto Steven Michael
Published: October 2024

Abstract The story of Mephibosheth and David in 2 Samuel 9 tells of King David providing the best facilities for Mephibosheth, a descendant of Saul and Jonathan, as a way to honor his friendship with Jonathan. David gave Mephibosheth land and ordered the servant Ziba to work it, ensuring Mephibosheth had a source of income. However, through narrative and ideological critique, questions arise about David’s true motives. Was this purely a kind act from King David, or was it tokenism to enhance the grandeur of David’s kingdom? This study also references the book “Disability Studies and the hebrew bible: Figuring Mephibosheth in the David Story” to examine societal realities regarding the rights of people with disabilities to decent work. a special focus is given to deaf individuals working in the pantomime performing arts in Magelang. Using interview data from a deaf disability activist and the founder of a pantomime community in the city, this study aims to reveal whether the right to decent work for people with disabilities is fulfilled or still entangled in tokenism.
AbstrakTeks Mefiboset dan Daud dalam 2 Samuel 9 mengisahkan Raja Daud yang memberikan fasilitas terbaik bagi Mefiboset, keturunan Saul dan Yonatan, sebagai bentuk penghormatan terhadap persahabatannya dengan Yonatan. Daud memberikan tanah dan memerintahkan hamba Ziba untuk mengolahnya, sehingga Mefiboset tetap memiliki sumber penghasilan. Namun, melalui kritik naratif dan ideologi, muncul pertanyaan mengenai motif sebenarnya di balik tindakan Daud. Apakah hal ini murni niat baik dari Raja Daud atau bersifat tokenisme untuk memperbesar citra Kerajaan Daud yang megah? Penelitian ini juga mengacu pada buku “Disability Studies and the Hebrew Bible: Figuring Mephibosheth in the David Story” untuk menelaah realitas masyarakat terkait hak penyandang disabilitas atas pekerjaan layak. Fokus khusus diberikan pada penyandang disabilitas teman tuli yang bekerja di bidang seni pertunjukan pantomime di Kota Magelang. Dengan data wawancara dari seorang pegiat disabilitas tuli dan pendiri komunitas pantomime di kota tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkap apakah hak atas pekerjaan yang layak bagi penyandang disabilitas telah terpenuhi atau masih terjebak dalam nuansa tokenisme.
Meretas Mitologi Lumimuut-Toar: Analisis Etika Perdamaian dalam Mengukir Kesetaraan Gender Masyarakat Minahasa di Indonesia
Authors: Tarigan Febriani Pincerulyna
Published: October 2024

Abstract The Minahasa people, like most regions in Indonesia, are influenced by a patriarchal culture that results in inequality in behavior, status, and authority between men and women. This phenomenon is seen in various aspects of life such as political, social, and cultural, where women are often placed in subordinate positions. However, the traditional mythology of Minahasa, Lumimuut-Toar, shows the important role of women in the sustainability of society. This paper discusses ethical dilemmas in the context of Minahasa society through Jonathan Haidt's theoretical approach to Moral Foundations and Feminist Relational Ethics.  Haidt offers a moral foundation that can be used to assess the injustice and discrimination experienced by Minahasa women, while Feminist Relational Ethics highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships and fair social structures in efforts to overcome gender oppression. The conclusion of this paper is the importance of reinterpreting the mythology of Lumimuut-Toar as a tool to achieve gender equality in Minahasa society, as well as encouraging women's awareness to be actively involved in structures and institutions to create better justice and equality.
AbstrakMasyarakat Minahasa, seperti kebanyakan wilayah di Indonesia, dipengaruhi oleh budaya patriarki yang mengakibatkan ketimpangan dalam perilaku, status, dan otoritas antara laki-laki dan perempuan. Fenomena ini terlihat dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan seperti politik, sosial, dan budaya, di mana perempuan seringkali ditempatkan dalam posisi subordinatif. Namun, mitologi tradisional Minahasa, Lumimuut-Toar, menunjukkan peran penting perempuan dalam keberlangsungan masyarakat. Makalah ini membahas dilema etis dalam konteks masyarakat Minahasa melalui pendekatan teori Landasan Moral Jonathan Haidt dan Etika Relasional Feminis. Haidt menawarkan landasan moral yang dapat digunakan untuk menilai ketidakadilan dan diskriminasi yang dialami perempuan Minahasa, sementara Etika Relasional Feminis menyoroti pentingnya hubungan interpersonal dan struktur sosial yang adil dalam upaya mengatasi penindasan gender. Kesimpulan dari makalah ini ialah pentingnya reinterpretasi mitologi Lumimuut-Toar sebagai alat untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender dalam masyarakat Minahasa, sekaligus mendorong kesadaran kaum perempuan untuk aktif terlibat dalam struktur dan institusi guna menciptakan keadilan dan kesetaraan yang lebih baik.
Capraia Island and Its Representation in Audiovisual Media: Recounting a carceral, agro-pastoral and eco-touristic landscape
Authors: Agnoletto Pietro , Di Quarto Fausto , Nocente Marco
Published: October 2024

This article explores the shifting representations of the landscape of Capraia island in popular audiovisual media. Through analyses based on a framework delineated by popular geopolitics we explore three different media categories which have portrayed the island over the last decades: naturalistic and historical documentaries, tourism centred TV programs and vernacular audiovisual representations. The aim was to reveal intertwined discourses within broader socio-political factors and histories. The carceral landscape of the former penal colony declined and was replaced by ecotourism and agro-pastoral activities. These top-down narratives obscured the complexity of islanders’ reality, focusing on possible sustainable tourist scenarios as well as romanticising the appearance of a Mediterranean island as near pristine. Nonetheless, if vernacular representations, such as home movies and grassroots interviews, are taken into consideration, local voices and tourist perspectives emerge. We no longer have a one-sided story and polysemy, criticality, and friction become inherent characteristics of recent representations.
Reframing Asinara: From ‘the Devil’s Island’ to an ‘uncontaminated nature paradise’
Authors: dell’Agnese Elena
Published: October 2024

Like many other islands in the Mediterranean, Asinara, located to the north of Sardinia, has been a prison island for a long time. Unlike other islands, however, which often housed other forms of use and activities together with their prisons, Asinara was emptied of its population and used solely as a detention centre for more than a century. It was first an agricultural penal colony and a quarantine station for maritime travellers, then a concentration camp, and finally a maximum-security prison, where the ‘enemies’ of the Italian state (terrorists and mafiosi) were detained under extremely harsh conditions (this has led to it being called by sinister epithets such as Devil’s Island, or Italian Cayenne). Since only prison-related activities were allowed on the island, human presence has remained very limited. As a result, although its vegetation and fauna have been massively altered over the years, Asinara has retained a seemingly ‘uncontaminated’ appearance. Today, this allows the island to be reframed as a park and natural oasis, on the one hand rehabilitating its past (after all, it was the prison that kept out land development) and, on the other hand, stimulating the arrival of visitors. As far as the past is concerned, the available visual images are very limited, and consist of a few postcards and snapshots, offering an institutional image of the prison facilities or a ‘normalising’ view of the activities conducted outside them by the relations of the correctional officers (the inmates did not have cameras, and their point of view can only be grasped through their writings). Much richer is the visual material produced after the prison’s closure, both by the main Italian television networks and by the Park Authority itself. This material was analysed in order to study the changing image of an island that, after becoming a gulag, is now portrayed as paradise.
Of Casinos and Mangoes: Korean Drama Representations of the Philippine Islands
Authors: Biana Hazel
Published: October 2024

A noticeable trope in South Korean dramas is using actual specific islands as settings. The Philippine islands have been mentioned and portrayed in almost all types of Korean TV drama genres, such as romance, suspense, drama, comedy, action, crime and fantasy. In the first part of the article, these fictional island representations are examined to uncover two types of depictions of cultures of ‘islandness’ or constructions of island identity, the first of which is tropical and paradisiacal, where everything is exotically beautiful, blissful, and bountiful; and the second, dark, dangerous, and chaotic, where criminals and outcasts exercise corruption and power. The second part examines ‘cultural-imperial’ or ‘re- oriental’ suggestions and assumptions in these K-dramas.
Tonia Marketaki’s The Price of Love (1983): The Corfu of class differences and universal archetypes
Authors: Mini Panayiota
Published: October 2024

Tonia Marketaki’s I timi tis agapis (The Price of Love, 1983) is a film adaptation of the novel Honour and Money (1912) by renowned Greek author Konstantinos Theotokis (1872-1923), the plot of which is set in Corfu in the early 20th century and revolves around a romance doomed to fail due to economic and social factors. As the article points out, before Marketaki’s film, mainstream Greek cinema portrayed Corfu from a tourist perspective, with a few unconventional productions showing the island in an unflattering light. In The Price of Love, Marketaki departed from these traditions by capturing the island’s beauty in pictorial compositions, giving it a fairytale quality. She combined this fairytale charm with Theotokis’s social criticism and changed or added scenes to Honour and Money that expanded Theotokis’s political commentary or gave it psychoanalytic dimensions. Marketaki’s Corfu, the article argues, is a setting where significant social differences and Jung’s universal, archetypal opposites intersect. The Price of Love thus encourages viewers to see the island in a new light and prompts a broader consideration of audiovisual representations of islands as part of a dialogue with previous or contemporary reconstructions and other disciplines. The article supports its argument through a comparative analysis of the film and the novel, also drawing material from Marketaki’s archive.
Two Girls by the Sea: Reflections on the role of the island in the Faroese film Dreams by the Sea
Authors: Gaini Firouz
Published: October 2024

This essay discusses island films as a possible cinematographic genre based on the case of the Faroese feature film Dreams by the Sea (Sakaris Stórá, 2017). It examines the role and meaning – as focus and locus – of the island in the award-winning Faroese production, which takes viewers to a small remote village in the northwestern Atlantic island community. Dreams by the Sea is about young lives, islandness, and future dreams. New Faroese cinema aims to de-exoticise the islands and to picture and narrate the stories that too often are – intentionally or unintentionally – kept out of the public eye. This essay is based on my extensive ethnographic research among Faroese youngsters since the beginning of the 21st century with special focus on the film landscape of contemporary island youth. The main findings of the essay were presented at the international Islands and audiovisual media conference organised in Torshavn, the Faroe Islands, 26-28 June (2024).
Breathing With the Camera: A portrait of Orkney through experimental films
Authors: Mclean Ross
Published: October 2024

The outward representation of the Orkney archipelago, around 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland, is mainly predicated on scenic imagery, of standing stones and other archaeological settlements, sea cliffs and wild seas, fishing boats in harbour townscapes, expansive beaches with turquoise waters, all playing a prominent role in projecting a sense of ‘islandness’. Yet, this representation lacks cultural depth, using landscape as a setting based on objectified and disengaged tropes, of the ancient past, remote or wild places, or insular communities. In contrast, Orkney based artists working with film allow us to emerge into a sense of place charged by cultural, experiential and ecological qualities. In their work we see tired tropes of landscape replaced with creatively charged expressions of the island as a relational place. Across this study, the evaluation of these artists’ films is framed through a set of relational qualities, the island as a situated, imagined, sensed, ambient and resourceful place, ultimately being a constructed place where filmmaking and island life merge.
Makronisos as a Lieu De Mémoire: Filmic versions of the island’s landscape
Authors: Rosi Lina
Published: October 2024

Among the Greek islands that served as places of exile in the 20th century, Makronisos holds a prominent position due to its unique history. During the Greek Civil War in the late 1940s, a ‘rehabilitation’ camp was established on the island under army control. Physical and psychological torture was the primary method for implementing rehabilitation, aiming at ‘reforming’ young recruits and civilians who were under the sway of communist ideology. When the Civil War and its traumatic impact on postwar Greek society became the subjects of public debate during the Metapolitefsi (restoration of democracy), Makronisos remained a widely discussed case, and in 1989 it was officially proclaimed as a historical site. The contribution of cinema to the construction of the island as exemplary lieu de mémoire (‘realm of memory’) is significant. Making extensive use of archival material, filmmakers have constructed visual narratives and drawn a new mapping of the island’s natural and symbolic geography. This article examines four films about Makronisos produced over a span of nearly forty years, from 1975 to 2012, and explores the way in which each film represents the island’s status as memory place. It discusses how the different versions of the traumatic memories of the Civil War are recorded on the natural and architectural landscape of the island and how each director discovers, interprets and brings to the fore its haunted topoi, mapping anew the geography of collective memory, through the insisting presence of traces that the camera discovers, and transforming each film itself into a lieu de mémoire.
An Investigation into the Multifactor Influences on Ecotourism Behavioural Intention, with Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Jia Gao  , Kim Mee Chong  , Si Ya An  , Peng Cheng Ding
Published: October 2024

This study examines the multifactor influencing ecotourism behavioural intention in China from the perspective of ecotourism satisfaction. The study distributed a self-filled questionnaire to 400 tourists who had visited a famous scenic ecotourism spot in China. Use PLS-SEM for structural equation modelling and analysis. The survey results indicate that tourist satisfaction only mediates perceived values, attitudes, and ecotourism behavioural intentions. Subjective norms, perceived value, attitude, and perceived behavioural control all impact tourist satisfaction. This provides theoretical support and management direction for China’s sustainable and healthy ecotourism development.
Long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) intervention impact on use, misuse and challenges in malaria and lymphatic filariasis transmission
Authors: Austine Amaechi , John Iwunze , Murphy Nwoke , Chizoba Nze-Tony , Augusta Ebeh-Njoku , Michael Nwachukwu , Atinuke Aferibigbe , Ifedayo Orimogunje , Oluwabunmi Aremo
Published: October 2024

To assess the effectiveness and misuse status of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), intervention, a study was conducted in areas of malaria and lymphatic filariasis endemicity from November 2021 to August 2022. A preliminary survey preceded a cross-sectional survey of the misuse of LLINs. Considering the outcome of the former, 57 households misusing LLINs were reported. Thirty (30) cohorts each from LLIN misusing and LLIN non misusing households served as permanent cohorts for mosquito collections (60 rooms in 60 households in 3 sentinel villages). The study also investigated the status of LLIN usage and non usage. Mosquitoes caught with Aspirators and Pyrethrum Knockdown (PKD) techniques were identified using standard morphological keys. Among those who used LLIN, 68.42% used it for other purposes than vector control while 31.58% didn’t utilize it for mosquito control. About 59.65% didn’t know the effect of using it for purposes other than malaria/LF control while 40.35% were familiar. Of 8,180 endophilic mosquitoes caught and assessed for parity, infection/infectivity status, 60.07% (4,914/8,180) and 39.93% (3,266/8,180) represented LLIN misusing and LLIN non-misusing catches respectively. Overall, insignificantly higher catches were made in LLIN misusing cohorts than LLIN non misusing cohorts (63.54% versus 36.45%, 58.89% versus 41.11%, 58.86% versus 41.18%) for 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively. Specifically, malaria/LF vector densities showed that Anopheles gambiae s.l. (82.53% versus 74.04%) was the highest followed by An. funestus s.l. (10.15% versus 12.19%) and Culex quinquefasciatus (6.82% versus 3.83%) while other species were rarely present. The physiological, infection (0.28% versus 0.49%) and infectivity (0.00% versus 0.00%) statuses with Wuchereria bancrofti were insignificant between the cohorts (p>0.05). None of the Anopheles assessed for Plasmodium sporozoite were positive for both cohorts. The percentage level of LLIN household use was 43.33% while 41.03% slept under LLIN daily, 58.97% slept sometimes. Obstacles to LLIN use included hot/heat (56.86%), dislike (21.57%), lack of protection (11.86%) and ineffectiveness (9.80%). The role of significant misuse of LLIN was highlighted by the study. The results indicated the intensity of filariasis transmission by transmitting vectors was higher than that of malaria and re-emphasis the need to promote positive attitude towards the use of LLIN for control of the two diseases.
Enhancing Standardized and Structured Recording by Elderly Care Physicians for Reusing Electronic Health Record Data: Interview Study
Authors: Albers Charlotte A W , Wieland-Jorna Yvonne , de Bruijne Martine C , Smalbrugge Martin , Joling Karlijn J , de Boer Marike E
Published: October 2024

Background

Elderly care physicians (ECPs) in nursing homes document patients’ health, medical conditions, and the care provided in electronic health records (EHRs). However, much of these health data currently lack structure and standardization, limiting their potential for health information exchange across care providers and reuse for quality improvement, policy development, and scientific research. Enhancing this potential requires insight into the attitudes and behaviors of ECPs toward standardized and structured recording in EHRs.

Objective

This study aims to answer why and how ECPs record their findings in EHRs and what factors influence them to record in a standardized and structured manner. The findings will be used to formulate recommendations aimed at enhancing standardized and structured data recording for the reuse of EHR data.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 13 ECPs working in Dutch nursing homes. We recruited participants through purposive sampling, aiming for diversity in age, gender, health care organization, and use of EHR systems. Interviews continued until we reached data saturation. Analysis was performed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

ECPs primarily use EHRs to document daily patient care, ensure continuity of care, and fulfill their obligation to record specific information for accountability purposes. The EHR serves as a record to justify their actions in the event of a complaint. In addition, some respondents also mentioned recording information for secondary purposes, such as research and quality improvement. Several factors were found to influence standardized and structured recording. At a personal level, it is crucial to experience the added value of standardized and structured recording. At the organizational level, clear internal guidelines and a focus on their implementation can have a substantial impact. At the level of the EHR system, user-friendliness, interoperability, and guidance were most frequently mentioned as being important. At a national level, the alignment of internal guidelines with overarching standards plays a pivotal role in encouraging standardized and structured recording.

Conclusions

The results of our study are similar to the findings of previous research in hospital care and general practice. Therefore, long-term care can learn from solutions regarding standardized and structured recording in other health care sectors. The main motives for ECPs to record in EHRs are the daily patient care and ensuring continuity of care. Standardized and structured recording can be improved by aligning the recording method in EHRs with the primary care process. In addition, there are incentives for motivating ECPs to record in a standardized and structured way, mainly at the personal, organizational, EHR system, and national levels.
Application of Gamification Teaching in Disaster Education: Scoping Review
Authors: Bai Shiyi , Zeng Huijuan , Zhong Qianmei , Shen Yuqi , Cao Lulu , He Mei
Published: October 2024

Background

With climate change, the number of natural disasters is increasing globally, and the resulting weather-related events lead to increased loss of life and property. Meanwhile, the significance of disaster education is becoming increasingly important. Despite natural disasters being hard to predict, people’s responses to such events can be improved by education and training. Gamification, an innovative teaching method, has demonstrated great potential across various fields, including disaster education.

Objective

We aimed to investigate the different application types of gamification in disaster education, focusing on nursing staff, medical professionals, university students, and disaster relief workers. Specifically, the goal was to identify the types of gamified teaching used in disaster education.

Methods

This scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. The Participants, Concept, Context (PCC) model was used to frame the inclusion criteria. We performed a systematic search of the relevant literature across the Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIPC, and SinoMed databases. Articles published in Chinese and English were selected for the review. The search was conducted to identify literature published from the establishment of the respective databases to April 21, 2024. Two researchers independently screened the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and extracted the data.

Results

We included a total of 16 studies in this review, originating from 8 different countries. These studies involved 1744 participants: nursing students (n=451), medical students from other majors (n=420), college students (n=287), hospital decision makers (n=264), hospital medical staff (n=262), and disaster relief workers (n=60). The gamification approaches for teaching and learning encompassed the following 7 categories: tabletop games, serious games, scenario simulation games, virtual reality and mobile games, theme games, board games, and escape room games. The objectives of the studies were diverse. Three studies conducted randomized controlled trials, with only 1 performing a comparative analysis between different games. Two studies carried out long-term outcome evaluations.

Conclusions

This scoping review explored 7 types of games for disaster education and provided evidence for future education and training. Further research is needed to establish a long-term evaluation mechanism and a better game-based teaching program to provide more insights into the future of disaster education.
The role of generative artificial intelligence in psychiatric education: a scooping review (Preprint)
Authors: Lee Qin Yuan , Chen Michelle , Ong Chi Wei , Ho Cyrus Su Hui
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

The increasing prevalence of mental health conditions, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the urgent need for improved psychiatric education. This study investigates the potential role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in psychiatric education.

OBJECTIVE

While GenAI has shown promising outcomes in medical education, its application in psychiatric training remains underexplored. In this study, we hope to highlight the potential roles of GenAI in psychiatric education.

METHODS

We conducted a scoping review to identify the role of GenAI in psychiatric education based on the educational framework of the Canadian Medical Education Directives for Specialists (CanMEDS).

RESULTS

Of the 6412 papers identified, 5 studies met the inclusion criteria, revealing key roles for GenAI in case-based learning, simulation, content synthesis, and assessments. Despite these promising applications, limitations such as content accuracy, biases, and concerns regarding security and privacy were highlighted.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite these promising applications, limitations such as content accuracy, biases, and concerns regarding security and privacy were highlighted. This study contributes to the understanding of how GenAI can enhance psychiatric education and suggests future research directions to refine its use in training medical students and primary care physicians. GenAI holds significant potential to address the growing demand for mental health professionals, provided its limitations are carefully managed.
Rapid Detection of Aeromonas hydrophila in Tilapia Samples Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Targeting the Aerolysin Gene
Authors: De Guia Arren , Uy-de Guia Mary Rose , Monsarate Juvy , Salazar Joel , Velasco Ravelina , Quiazon Karl Marx
Published: October 2024

Aeromonas hydrophila is a notorious pathogen in tilapia aquaculture, often linked to fish kills due to its virulence gene, aerolysin. Economic losses globally underscore the urgency for effective disease diagnosis. While PCR is the gold standard, its complexity limits field use. Thus, this study aimed to develop a sensitive, specific, and field-friendly detection kit using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP). Bacterial isolates from 12 farms across Luzon were collected and tested. LAMP primers, validated through parallel PCR testing, showed 100% accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. The optimized incubation conditions (63°C for 1 hour) facilitated rapid and reliable detection. Notably, LAMP's simplicity and shorter processing time offer advantages over PCR, obviating the need for sophisticated equipment and highly skilled personnel. The developed protocol, with its high diagnostic reliability, holds promise for future surveillance of aerA gene-carrying A. hydrophila strains in aquaculture settings.
Raspberry Pi based IOT Weather Station
Authors: Mishra Saurav
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a real-time system for monitoring and updating weather conditions online. The system tracks three key parameters: temperature, humidity, and rainfall. These values are displayed on an LCD screen and stored in a database. When the area is dry, the rainfall reading shows zero. If raindrops are detected, the rainfall value updates accordingly. As the temperature changes, it also reflects on the display. Users can check the weather status of a specific area from anywhere. We use an ARM-based Raspberry Pi 3 board, running the Raspbian operating system with a Linux kernel. The programming is done in Python, which is supported by the IDLE environment. This system provides users with a clear understanding of local weather conditions, making it a valuable tool for monitoring the climate in a specific area.
Uji Efektivitas Daun Sirih Merah (Piper crocatum) Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Gula Darah Mencit Putih Jantan (Mus musculus) yang Diinduksi Aloksan
Authors: Andriani Medi , Putra Rizki Yulion , Rosyta Dini Galoh
Published: October 2024

Latar Belakang: Hiperglikemia merupakan kondisi saat kadar gula didalam darah secara berlebihan meningkat dari kadar gula normal. Kadar gula darah yang tinggi pada tubuh yang melebih batas normal terjadi saat nilai pemeriksaan gula darah sewaktu ≥200 mg/dl dan gula darah puasa ≥126 mg/dl. Salah satu bahan alam yang diketahui dapat menurunkan kadar gula darah yaitu daun sirih merah (Piper crocatum). Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu ekstraksi dan fraksinansi n-heksan, fraksi etil asetat, fraksi n-butanol, dan fraksi sisa air. Hasil: Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan pemberian fraksinasi n-butanol efektif menurunkan kadar gula darah mencit putih jantan (Mus musculus) yang telah diinduksi aloksan. Kesimpulan: Kadar gula darah, aloksan, fraksi n-heksan, fraksi etil asetat, fraksi n-butanol, dan fraksi sisa air.
Pendidikan Moderasi Beragama Melalui Pemahaman Teknologi Elektronika Bagi Siswa dan Siswi SMA
Authors: Imanda Rahmi , Roza Emilia , Novendri Yos , Hamzah Arif , Hanif Isa Faqihuddin , Supriatna Faiza Aulia , Soamoal Muhammad Gabriel
Published: October 2024

Background: Pengetahuan generasi muda tentang moderasi beragama harus ditingkatkan untuk terpenuhinya syarat moderasi beragama yaitu memiliki pengetahuan yang luas dan mempunyai pemahaman keagamaan yang baik. Tujuan: Pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan literasi bagi siswa siswi sekolah menengah/ kejuruan tentang moderasi beragama melalui elektronika, agar siswa memahami moderasi dalam beragama melalui ilmu Teknik elektro yang mereka pelajari. Metode: Pengabdian diadakan pada 30 siswa Jurusan Teknik Elektro di SMK Negeri Babelan Bekasi. Metode yang dilakukan dalam pengambilan data adalah dengan memberikan kuisioner sebelum dan sesudah materi disampaikan. Hasil: Hasil sebelum materi diberikan ada 90% siswa belum memahami apa itu moderasi dan 86.7% belum mengetahu keterkaitan moderasi beragama dengam ilmu teknik elektro. Setelah diberikan pemahaman hasil yang diperoleh 87 – 93% siswa jadi lebih memahmi tentang moderasi beragama dan keterkaitannya dengan ilmu teknik elektro.
Sekolah Tanggap Bencana: Mitigasi Bencana Berbasis Project Base Learning pada Sekolah Dasar di Kecamatan Pakuhaji, Banten
Authors: Sari Yessy Yanita , Fajar Islam Azizah , Adiputra Agung
Published: October 2024

Background: Kecamatan Paku Haji merupakan kecamatan di Kabupaten Tangerang sebagai lokasi yang berada di daerah pesisir. Kecamatan Paku Haji memiliki berbagai ancaman bencana alam dan dampak bencana semakin besar akibat kemiskinan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru dan siswa dengan bekerjasama dengan Kelompok Kegiatan kepala Sekolah (K3S) Kecamatan Pakuhaji. Metode: Kegiatan terdiri dari beberapa rangkaian, diantaranya seminar, workshop berbasis project base learning untuk membuat media ajar yang menarik untuk siswa, pendampingan dan pengaplikasian media ajar edukasi bencana kepada siswa di sekolah masing-masing guru dan pemberian simulasi bencana pada siswa. Hasil: Setelah kegiatan dilakukan, guru meunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan para guru dan siswa sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Paku Haji dalam mitigasi bencana. Untuk sampai pada kondisi siap menghadapi bencana, masih banyak hal yang perlu dilakukan, seperti mengelola sampah dan edukasi tentang perubahan iklim. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan kegiatan yang dilakukan guru mendapatkan pemahaman baru tentang bencana, bahwa bencana dapat diminimalisir dampak kerugian dan kerusakanya, serta siswa mengetahui respon yang tepat saat bencana datang.
Pelatihan Pembuatan dan Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Literasi Numerasi Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar di Kabupaten Lahat
Authors: Suganda M Vina Amilia , Harini Bunda , Okta Safitri Mazda Leva , Budiansyah Budiansyah
Published: October 2024

Pembelajaran abad 21 bertujuan untuk mempersiapkan peserta didik agar tidak tertinggal dengan zaman, salah satu bagian kecakapan abad 21 yaitu literasi dan numerasi. Berdasarkan hasil studi pendahuluan oleh tim Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat di Kabupaten Lahat dengan pihak Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Lahat, diperoleh informasi bahwa guru masih mengalami kesulitan ketika merancang dan menerapkan pembelajaran literasi numerasi pada materi pelajaran di Sekolah Dasar.

Pelatihan dan pembinaan ini diharapkan guru-guru SD di Kabupaten Lahat dapat membuat dan mengunakan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis literasi numerasi, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kualitas proses pembelajaran di kelas.

Pelatihan dan pembinaan diikuti oleh guru Sekolah Dasar di Kabupaten Lahat dengan jumlah 30 orang. Metode dan bentuk kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan, dengan teknik, yaitu ceramah, diskusi dan tanya jawab, simulasi dan penugasan. Adapun tahap kegiatan ini diawali dengan pemberian penyuluhan, kemudian analisis, serta kegiatan membuat media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis literasi numerasi.

Untuk melihat pemahaman peserta tentang media interaktif berbasis literasi dan numerasi dilakukan tes awal atau tes pretest sebelum diberikan pendampingan peserta pelatihan mendapatkan nilai dengan rata-rata yaitu 49,1 kemudian setelah diberikan pendampingan, peserta pelatihan diberikan kembali soal berupa soal posttest, peserta pelatihan mendapatkan  nilai rata-rata yaitu 72,7  sehingga dalam pelatihan pembuatan dan penggunaan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis literasi numerasi bagi guru sekolah dasar di kabupaten lahat telah memberikan peningkatan pemahaman kepada peserta pelatihan atau guru  tehadap media interaktif berbasis literasi dan numerasi, hal tersebut ditujukkan dengan terjadinya peningkatan skor dari hasil dari tes saat pretest dan post-test yang telah diberikan.
Pengembangan Produk UMKM dengan Meningkatkan Nilai Tambah Olahan Singkong di Desa Sukopuro
Authors: Sucipto Agus , Hulaila Aini , Khasanah Maulidah , Ariyadi Muhammad Fathoni , Ningrum Mamlucha Fitriya
Published: October 2024

Background: Sukopuro merupakan sebuah desa yang terletak di Kecamatan Jabung, Kabupaten Malang dengan singkong sebagai komoditas utama pertanian. Namun dalam pengelolaannya masih banyak yang kurang maksimal, seperti pengolahan produk singkong yang hanya berfokus menjadi keripik dan pengolahan limbah sebagai pakan ternak atau langsung dibuang. Tujuan: untuk meningkatkan nilai tambah dalam pengembangan UMKM olahan singkong dan pengolahan limbah kulit singkong di Desa Sukopuro.  Metode: pengabdian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif meliputi survei, wawancara, dan dokumentasi pada 12 UMKM yang ada di Desa Sukopuro sebagai tahap pengumpulan data. Dalam pengolahan limbah kulit singkong menjadi pupuk organik cair menggunakan observasi. Hasil: Berdasarkan pengabdian yang telah dilakukan diperoleh hasil 2 sertifikat halal yang telah terbit, 2 akun Tiktok Shop UMKM, dan pupuk organik cair hasil pengolahan limbah kulit singkong yang dapat menambah nilai ekonomi dan telah tersalur ke warga setempat. Kesimpulan: Melalui kegiatan yang telah dilakukan, sertifikasi halal dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap produk, pemasaran online dapat memperluas pasar dan meningkatkan penjualan, dan memberi nilai jual pada limbah yang sebelumnya tidak dimanfaatkan.