bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMANFAATAN SISTEM PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK HYBRID UNTUK POMPA ALIRAN NUTRISI INSTALASI HIDROPONIK
Authors: Pulungan Ali Basrah , Sidiqi Adam Rasyid , Hamdani Hamdani , Purwantono Purwantono
Published: December 2024

Instalasi hidroponik di komunitas hidroponik Kecamatan Matur Kabupaten Agam Sumatera Barat menghadapi masalah utama dengan tingkat gagal panen yang mencapai 30%-35%. Masalah ini terutama disebabkan oleh gangguan aliran nutrisi akibat ketidaktersediaan listrik yang kontinu dan mengganggu operasi pompa. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, diperlukan upaya agar aliran nutrisi pada tanaman tetap terpenuhi. Tujuan kegiatan ini membantu komunitas hidroponik dalam meningkatkan produksi tanaman melalui penerapan teknologi inovatif. Solusi yang diterapkan adalah penggunaan teknologi sistem pembangkit listrik hybrid, mengintegrasikan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) dan listrik PLN. Sistem ini memastikan pompa air berfungsi optimal, bahkan saat malam hari atau cuaca buruk. Penerapan teknologi ini telah selesai dilaksanakan dan diujicoba secara langsung. Pompa  mampu mengalirkan nutrisi ke seluruh lubang tanam. Pengujian kinerja sistem pembangkit listrik hybrid dilakukan di laboratorium dan lokasi mitra.  Hasil pengujian sistem menunjukkan bahwa nilai tegangan sesuai dengan kebutuhan beban, dengan perbedaan tegangan yang masih dalam batas toleransi antara 2,2% - 3,3%, sehingga tidak mengganggu kinerja motor. Waktu perpindahan sumber energi <4 detik, yaitu 0,6 detik dari PLTS ke PLN dan 3,4 detik sebaliknya. Perpindahan ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem pembangkit listrik hybrid berfungsi secara efisien, dengan pompa dan penerangan beroperasi dengan baik. Dengan demikian, diharapkan sistem ini dapat meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman hidroponik secara signifikan dan meningkatkan penghasilan komunitas hidroponik.
PENINGKATAN KAPASISTAS GURU DALAM MENGIMPLEMENTASIKAN SOAL SKOLASTIK UTBK KEDALAM SOAL MATA PELAJARAN DI SMA NEGERI 1 BELINYU
Authors: Prayanti Baiq Desy Aniska , Kustiawan Elyas , Sulistiana Ineu , Dalimunthe Desy Yuliana , Fahria Izma , Amelia Ririn
Published: December 2024

Ujian Tulis Berbasis Komputer (UTBK) merupakan sistem ujian masuk perguruan tinggi sejak 2019. Sejak tahun 2023 tes yang digunakan pada UTBK sedikit berbeda dengan menggunakan bentuk tes yaitu TPS (tes potensi skolastik) dan Tes Literasi. SMA Negeri 1 Belinyu merupakan sekolah menengah atas negeri satu-satunya yang berada di kecamatan Belinyu. Berdasarkan data tahun 2023, jumlah siswa yang diterima masuk perguruan tinggi negeri kurang dari 30%. Sehingga pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi kepada guru SMA Negeri 1 Belinyu mengenai UTBK dan memberikan pelatihan dalam membuat soal mata pelajaran yang berkaitan dengan tes Skolastik pada UTBK. Adapun metode kegiatan yang dilakukan berupa tahap persiapan berupa observasi, penetuian tema, dan penyiapan mitra diikuti dengan tahap pelaksanaan berupa persiapan materi UTBK dan Tes skolastik, pemaparan dan evaluasi. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan 95% peserta merasa pemahaman mengenai soal skolastih UTBK semakin meningkat serta peserta optimis jika soal skolastik diterapkan pada soal mata pelajaran akan memudahkan siswa dalam menghadapi soal UTBK. Sehingga kegiatan pengabdian ini meningkatkan pemahaman para guru di SMA Negeri 1 Belinyu mengenai soal skolatik UTBK yang akan dihadapi oleh siswa yang akan masuk perguruan tinggi.
Comparison of ARIMA and Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Urban Land Surface Temperature in Jakarta
Authors: Suhendi Brigitta Aurelia Putri , Pratiwi Pratiwi , Prayoga Suhendra Widi , Kartiasih Fitri
Published: December 2024

Climate change is a global challenge that requires serious attention from various parties, including the government.  The existence of surface temperature and various other parameters is certainly closely related to climate change. In this context, this study was conducted to identify the best model in predicting urban land surface temperature in the Jakarta area, as one of the steps to understand and deal with the impacts of climate change. The research data used comes from MERRA-2, NASA, which provides datasets for various climate analyses. A comparison of ARIMA, SVR, LSTM, and ANN methods was conducted to evaluate the performance of each model in forecasting land surface temperature. The results show that the Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) model provides the best performance with MAPE and  values of 0.8381 and 0.8628. This model has an advantage over other models because it can remember various information that has been stored for a long period of time and can delete irrelevant information. This shows that LSTM is effective in capturing the pattern and variability of the Earth's surface temperature in the Jakarta area. Based on these findings, the government is expected to take concrete steps to address the impacts of climate change, especially issues related to increasing urban land temperature in Jakarta, such as reducing the use of private vehicles and switching to public transportation, expanding green open space, and relocating residents to reduce density.
Enhancing Robot Autonomy: Path Planning via Hand-Drawn Sketches and Computer Vision Integration
Authors: Mohamedalmogtaba Abdelrahman  , Mietra Anggara
Published: December 2024

This investigation delves into an advanced method for enhancing robot autonomy by integrating hand-drawn sketches with computer vision systems to optimize route planning effectively. The procedure starts with the capture of image data, which is then processed through multiple stages until the sketches are turned into exact coordinates that guide a robot. Canny edge detection, a specific computer vision technique, is employed to detect the edges of the drawn lines, facilitating precise and dependable navigation for autonomous robot operations. Initially, the image is subjected to noise reduction and edge enhancement before converting the sketch lines into Cartesian coordinates. This step is succeeded by point filtering and ordering to ascertain accurate path adherence by the robot, with no coordinates overlooked. Scale adjustments are also made to match digital image coordinates with the real-world setting, thereby improving the robot’s interaction based on the received visual inputs. The program has been tested in Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS) using MoveIt2 and also in RoboDK software, where it was used to verify the results. It is important to note that path planning, which focuses on determining an optimal route from start to finish, is a subset of motion planning, which also considers the dynamics and kinematics of the robot's movement along that route.
Android-Based Porang Cultivation Application Design for North Lombok District Porang Farmers
Authors: Raphael Bianco Huwae  , Andy Hidayat Jatmika  , Moh. Ali Albar  , Ahmad Zafrullah Mardiansyah  , Noor Alamsyah
Published: December 2024

Porang is a plant that has the potential to be developed as an export commodity as a food ingredient or industrial ingredient (i.e., food, cosmetics, medicine, or health). North lombok regency location is one of the districts in ntb that currently has potential for developing porang farming businesses. Porang farming is currently carried out in 2 subdistricts, namely gangga and bayan, and has 800 farmer members with a land area of 1000 ha. Having an android-based application will help with the management of farmer administration. Based on the results of black-box testing, all features were confirmed to function properly. Additionally, the System Usability Scale (SUS) evaluation involving 30 users yielded an average score of 74.16, placing it within the acceptable category).
Server Performance Analysis Against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks (Case Study: Mataram University Academic Information System)
Authors: Rafli Gunawan Hadi  , Ahmad Zafrullah Mardiansyah  , Raphael Bianco Huwae
Published: December 2024

Information technology advancement has significantly impacted Indonesia's education sector, including the University of Mataram. The university relies on the Sistem Informasi Akademik (SIA) for various academic activities. However, increasing users has led to challenges such as excessive traffic and server downtime. This research analyzes the impact of DDoS attacks on the SIA server's performance and utilizes Zabbix for server monitoring. The results show that DDoS attacks mainly burden the network traffic component, with a significant increase compared to normal conditions. CPU and RAM resources also increased but less significantly. Monitoring with Zabbix improves the efficiency of performance management, enabling real-time monitoring and easy-to-understand visualization. The findings help administrators identify the need to increase server capacity and implement DDoS detection and mitigation systems to maintain the quality and availability of academic services.
Perancangan Mesin Klasifikasi Menggunakan Particle Swarm Optimization
Authors: Made Agus Dwiputra  , I Gede Pasek Suta Wijaya  , Ramadita Dwiyansaputra
Published: December 2024

Designing an effective classification engine is very important in various pattern recognition and machine learning applications. In this research, the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is applied for the development of classification engines on various datasets. PSO is a population-based optimization method inspired by the behavior of flocks of birds or fish, which is effectively used to find optimal solutions in large search spaces. This research aims to develop a classification model by using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) as a training element to determine weights and biases. To test the performance on several different datasets, namely on a dummy multi-class dataset, Sasak Aksara image dataset, and the well-known Iris dataset. In the Sasak Aksara data, Discrete Cosine Trasnform (DCT) is used as feature extraction with the aim of reducing computation time. The results show that PSO can be used in the implementation of several datasets used, in the classification of dummy data, iris data, and Sasak Aksara image data. The model achieved 100% accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-Score on dummy data and iris data. However, on the Sasak Aksara image dataset, the performance of the model decreased with accuracy only reaching 65%, precision 50%, recall 32%, and F1-Score 39%. This research contributes in demonstrating the effectiveness of PSO in optimizing Perceptron models on simpler datasets and highlights the need for further development to handle more complex datasets.
Android Educational Game for Pancasila and Civic Education Learning
Authors: Haris Abdullah Fasha  , Santi Ika Murpratiwi  , Moh. Ali Albar  , Ni Luh Putu Agetania
Published: December 2024

In the digital era, traditional teaching methods often fail to engage students, especially in Pancasila and Civic Education. Lack of understanding of Pancasila values leads to declines in religious, humanitarian, and unity values among students, evidenced by frequent fights and bullying. To address this, an interactive Android-based game, "Cerdas Pancasila," was developed with quizzes and puzzles to enhance students' understanding of Pancasila values. Using the Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) method, the study included five phases: analysis, design, development, quality assurance, and implementation. The analysis phase identified the need for engaging educational media for students aged 9 to 12. The design phase outlined instructional goals, and the development phase used Android Studio with Kotlin and Java to create the game prototype, which was distributed as a .apk file in the implementation phase. Quality assurance involved alpha and beta testing, resulting in a 90.2% acceptance rate, with 17 out of 18 students stating the game increased their knowledge about Pancasila.
Boosting Time Efficiency in Helmeted Face Recognition with Transfer Learning and k-NN
Authors: Dena Indiarto Permadi  , Ida Bagus Ketut Widiartha  , Santi Ika Murpratiwi  , Tran Thi Thanh Thuy
Published: December 2024

This research aims to optimize the retraining process of face recognition systems for motor vehicle parking areas using Transfer Learning and k-nearest Neighbors (k-NN). The system enhances efficiency by retraining only on new classes, identified by checking the encoding file, allowing it to skip pre-existing classes, thus significantly improving retraining speed. Face data from 100 individuals (2725 images) was collected and augmented, with the VGG16 architecture used to generate face embeddings through Transfer Learning. Achieving 95.62% accuracy, with a precision, recall, and F1-score of 0.96 at k=1, the system demonstrates high accuracy and speed in identifying registered faces while effectively rejecting unknown ones. These optimizations greatly increase the feasibility of face recognition in parking security systems, making them more responsive to new data. Future research should focus on increasing dataset diversity and exploring more complex conditions, such as varied lighting, to enhance system performance and robustness further.
Design and Development of a Website-Based “Agriplan” Information System to Help Plant Care
Authors: Wila Marviani BJ  , Santi Ika Murpratiwi  , Dwi Ratnasari  , Herliana Rosika
Published: December 2024

Agriculture has been an important part of human life for a long time, with farmers as the main drivers. Farmers often face the challenge of increasing land conversion, especially in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) with population growth and the need for land for housing, offices, and government facilities. As a result, every year around 10,000 hectares of agricultural land in NTB shrinks from a total of 270,000 hectares, causing an increase in raw material prices, economic decline and loss of farmer jobs. This research aims to develop a Website-Based “Agriplan” Information System to Assist Plant Care, to support the management of narrow agricultural land with access to agricultural information and solutions. Development using Personal Extreme Programming method, with a qualitative approach through observation and interviews, as well as Black Box Testing and User Acceptance Testing. The test results show that 90.04% of this system is effective in supporting sustainable agriculture.
Pengaruh Perbedaan Jenis Umpan Segar Terhadap Hasil Tangkapan Kepiting Bakau (Scylla Serrata) Pada Alat Tangkap Bubu Lipat Di Lingkungan PerairanMangrove Kecamatan Panimbang, Banten
Authors: Haqie Muhammad Syahdan , Noor M. Tajuddin , Aida Gilang Rusrita , Kusaeri Achamd
Published: December 2024

Meningkatnya permintaan terhadap produksi kepiting bakau dilakukan inovasi yang efektif agar produksi kepiting bakau meningkat. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan produksi kepiting bakau salah satunya dengan melakukan kegiatan operasional penangkapan kepiting bakau menggunakan bubu lipat dan umpan yang efektif, karena umpan merupakan faktor penting menunjang keberhasilan kegiatan penangkapan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan jenis umpan segar yang berbeda terhadap hasil tangkapan kepiting bakau dan mengetahui umpan segar yang paling optimal terhadap hasil tangkapan kepiting bakau. Metode penelitian yang digunakan eksperimental dengan menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) yang terdiri dari 3 perlakuan dan 9 trip. Hasil penelitian menunjukan rata-rata tangkapan tertinggi terdapat pada umpan ikan pepetek segar (perlakuan A) dengan nilai rata-rata 4,33, dan rata-rata hasil tangkapan terendah yaitu umpan jeroan ayam segar (perlakuan C) dengan nilai rata-rata tangkapan 1,00. Berdasarkan hasil uji Anova hasil menunjukan bahwa perbandingan nilai P adalah 0,000 < 0,05 maka H0 ditolak dan Hi diterima, artinya penggunaan jenis umpan segar yang berbeda berpengaruh nyata terhadap hasil tangkapan kepiting bakau, dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan menunjukan diperoleh notasi yang berbeda dari semua perlakuan, dimana tidak ada perlakuan yang terletak pada satu subset artinya antar perlakuan tidak memiliki hasil yang sama atau setiap perlakuan memiliki perbedaan jumlah hasil tangkapan. Pada perlakuan C dengan menggunakan umpan jeroan ayam segar memperoleh mean hasil tangkapan terendah dan yang tertinggi perlakuan A jika dibandingkan dengan perlakuan A dan B. Urutan rata-rata hasil tangkapan kepiting bakau dari terendah hingga tertinggi terjadi pada perlakuan C, B dan A
POTENTIAL USE OF DIFFERENT FERTILIZERS ON THE GROWTH OF Brachionus sp.
Authors: Marchelin Shefia , Andriani Yuli , Hasan Zahidah , Subhan Ujang
Published: December 2024

Brachionus sp. is a zooplankton that is widely used by farmers as natural feed for fish larvae stages. In the process of cultivating Brachionus sp. it is necessary to fulfill the nutritional needs for its growth by providing fertilizer. The use of natural fertilizer as a culture medium for Brachionus sp. using fertilizers such as chicken manure, Urea, NPK, TSP, and POC. This study aims to determine the potential use of different fertilizers in the growth of Brachionus sp. The method used is a literature study. The results obtained from the potential use of different fertilizers in the culture of Brachionus sp. namely the concentration of 300 mg of chicken manure; 7.5 mg TSP; 6 mg Urea; 0.45 gr of Bread Yeast per 3 L of water enriched with 0.30 gr Extrajoss produced the highest population density of 5.01 ind/mL. In addition, the concentration of chicken manure fertilizer between broiler chickens and kampung chickens was 2 L of water; 4 mg urea; 3 mg TSP; 400 mg of broiler chicken manure produced the highest productivity of 89,639 ind/2 L.
WATER QUALITY IN FLOATING NET CAGE AND NON-CAGE AREAS OF THE JATIGEDE RESERVOIR
Authors: Taufanputri Melati , Zahidah Zahidah , Herawati Heti , Arief Mochamad Candra Wirawan
Published: December 2024

The rapid development of fish farming using the Floating Net Cage (KJA) system has raised concerns about the water quality of the reservoir. This study aims to evaluate the water quality in KJA and non-KJA areas of the Jatigede Reservoir based on the physical-chemical parameters of the water. Analysis was conducted at four stations with varying levels of KJA activity. The results showed that, based on Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021, the pH and BOD parameters have exceeded the established quality standards. However, Jatigede Reservoir is still considered suitable for fisheries activities as other water quality parameters remain within the standards for Class II and III water. This study is expected to serve as a basis for the sustainable management of Jatigede Reservoir, aiming to mitigate the negative impacts of KJA on water quality while supporting its utilization as an economic livelihood resource for the local community.
The evolving roles of nursing and emergency care in early detection of neurodegenerative diseases using biomarkers
Authors: Almatrafi Amer Saadi , Alotaibi Adil Mubarak
Published: December 2024

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s, present a growing public health challenge due to their progressive nature and lack of curative treatments. Early detection using biomarkers, such as imaging, cerebrospinal fluid proteins, and blood-based markers, has emerged as a critical strategy to improve patient outcomes. Nurses and emergency care teams, as frontline healthcare providers, play vital roles in implementing early detection strategies. However, their contributions to leveraging biomarkers remain underexplored, particularly in acute and emergency settings where early signs often present. Aim: This paper examines the evolving roles of nurses and emergency care professionals in the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases through the utilization of biomarkers, highlighting their contributions to patient screening, education, and interdisciplinary care. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. Studies relevant to nursing and emergency care roles in biomarker utilization and neurodegenerative disease management were selected. Qualitative analysis identified current practices, barriers, and opportunities in this domain. Results: The findings indicate that nurse- and emergency-led biomarker screening programs significantly enhance early detection efforts. However, barriers such as insufficient training on biomarkers and limited access to advanced diagnostic tools were identified. Collaborative approaches and specialized training programs were shown to improve outcomes and expand the contributions of nursing and emergency teams. Conclusion: Nurses and emergency care professionals are integral to the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases through biomarker application. Enhancing education, resource access, and fostering interprofessional collaboration are essential for optimizing care. Future research should focus on developing standardized frameworks to support their roles in this evolving field.
El sindicalismo revolucionario en la segunda mitad de los años treinta en Argentina. Itinerario político de una experiencia gremial
Authors: Ceruso Diego
Published: December 2024

El sindicalismo revolucionario ha sido una de las más importantes e influyentes culturas políticas de la izquierda argentina si observamos su incidencia en la formación, consolidación y desarrollo del movimiento obrero. Existen aún múltiples aristas por indagar acerca de su experiencia en la década de 1930: su itinerario tras la pérdida de la conducción de la Confederación General de Trabajo, su vínculo con el resto de las izquierdas, su presencia en la base obrera, entre otras. A partir de un nutrido conjunto de fuentes políticas y gremiales, nuestro objetivo recae en el análisis y profundización de aquella experiencia ocurrida entre 1935 y 1943. ¿Cómo se desarrolló esa escena gremial sindicalista en la década infame? ¿Qué presupuestos la orientaron? ¿Cuáles fueron los niveles de concreción de los mismos? ¿Qué características tuvieron? ¿Quiénes fueron los principales protagonistas?
La crisis del Siglo de Oro español: un balance historiográfico desde la segunda mitad del siglo XX
Authors: Goicovich Francis
Published: December 2024

A partir de un trabajo de recopilación bibliográfica se presentan críticamente las propuestas de los principales especialistas abocados a desentrañar las causas y características de la crisis y decadencia que afectó al Imperio español desde las últimas décadas del siglo XVI hasta mediados del siglo XVII. Desde la década de 1950 el surgimiento y consolidación de diversas escuelas historiográficas, definidas por marcos teóricos y temas de estudio que las particularizan, han abonado el vasto y complejo campo de estudio abocado a desentrañar las causas y características de la crisis del Siglo de Oro español. El presente trabajo es una síntesis analítica que busca sistematizar los principales aportes realizados hasta la actualidad.
Impacto de los Mega-incendios Forestales sobre la Salud Mental de Voluntarios de Bomberos de Purén (Chile): Un Estudio Exploratorio
Authors: Sandoval-Obando Eduardo , Vega-Fernández Thamara , Painemil-Ramírez Alberto , Muñoz-Moya Jorge , Curinao-Díaz Emilio
Published: December 2024

Objective: to understand the implications of mega-forest fires on the mental health of Purén Firefighters (Chile). Method: from a qualitative perspective, an exploratory, transversal and non-experimental design was adopted. An intentional non-probabilistic sampling was used, made up of 15 volunteers (86.7% men and 13.3% women), who have 11 years of average service. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Subsequently, the stories were interpreted through content analysis. Results: the participants showed a medium risk perception. Furthermore, there are no systematic protocols and strategies to protect mental health in the face of disasters. The importance of strengthening the training and protection processes of mental health in Firefighters is discussed, to effectively confront disasters that occur in the future.
Hacia una visión pragmática de la medición en Educación
Authors: Ovalle Ramírez Claudia Patricia
Published: December 2024

This article introduces the reader to the pragmatic perspective of measurement that goes beyond the traditional view of measurement as assigning numbers (Stevens, 1958). The educator has to consider the measurement process and the assumptions (theoretical and psychometric) that he or she has regarding that process in order for the measurement to be valid and actionable. In addition, measurement should shift from focusing on normally distributed continuous variables to the use of measures such as ordinals and nominal that allow us to address other phenomena of interest such as levels of progression and improvement. Finally, an example is presented with the pragmatic measurement of 21st century skills.
Riesgo suicida y minorías sexuales en la Universidad
Authors: Torres de Galvis Yolanda , Carmona Parra Jaime Alberto , Carrasco Tapia Nayib , Aristizábal Velásquez Mónica Eliana , Sierra Hincapié Gloria María , Cañ´ón Buitrago Sandra Constanza , Zambrano Cruz Renato , Bareno Silva José , Sierra Sierra Guillermo Orlando , Salas Zapata Carolina , Narváez Marín Mariela , Castaño Pérez Guilermo
Published: December 2024

Se determinó la asociación entre los comportamientos suicidas y la pertenencia a grupos minoritarios por su orientación sexual, en estudiantes de cuatro universidades colombianas. Se aplicó la versión modificada de la Escala de Clasificación de Severidad del Comportamiento Suicida de Columbia, a 6910 estudiantes. Los que no son heterosexuales tuvieron mayor probabilidad de presentar algún comportamiento suicida, un poco más del doble de casos de ideación suicida en el último año que en los heterosexuales. El intento triplicó la probabilidad en el último año. Saber que las minorías sexuales presentan un mayor riesgo de comportamiento suicida es una herramienta para la prevención temprana y la prioridad en la atención de esta población
Analyzing Javanese Proverbs Translation in Relay Translation Context
Authors: Sujatmiko  , Nababan Mangatur Rudolf , Djatmika  , Supana
Published: December 2024

This study examines the translation techniques employed in rendering Javanese proverbs into Indonesian and English and their impact on the quality of the translations. This study used a qualitative design. Four professionals participated in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to determine, analyze, and validate the data. They identified the translation techniques and decided their impact on the translation quality. Data were taken from “Butir-Butir Budaya Jawa” book which contains Javanese proverbs and their translations in Indonesian and English. We identified 21 of Javanese proverbs. The findings indicate that eleven translation techniques were applied in rendering Javanese proverbs into Indonesian and English. They were established equivalent: 62 (59.04%), explicitation: 14 (13.33%), paraphrase: 13 (12.38%), addition: 5 (4.76%), modulation and pure borrowing: 3 (2.85%), generalization, literal, transposition, and compensation: 1 (0.95%). Established equivalent, explicitation, paraphrase, addition, modulation, transposition, generalization, and compensation have contributed to the accuracy, acceptability, and readability of Javanese proverbs translation. On the other hand, literal translation has resulted in lower accuracy, reduced acceptability, and moderate readability. Pure borrowing has made the translation less acceptable, while reduction has resulted in lower accuracy. The implication of this study for translators is that literal, reduction, and pure borrowing techniques are not recommended due to they have not contributed to the accuracy, acceptability, and readability of translation but they contributed to less accurate, less acceptable and medium readability of translation.
Comparative Analysis of Radiologic Outcomes and Mechanical Complications Associated with Four Different Proximal Femoral Nail Designs
Authors: Günaydın Fatih , Demirtaş İdris , Kılınç Öner , Sakarya Bülent
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study aimed to retrospectively assess the efficacy of four commonly used Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) designs in the surgical treatment of hip fractures, focusing on factors that influence patient outcomes.

Patients and Methods: We evaluated 220 patients treated for extracapsular hip fractures with different PFN designs from January 1, 2017, to January 1, 2023. We reviewed patient demographics, comorbidities, anesthesia type, operative details, and postoperative radiographs.

Results: A cohort of 220 patients was analyzed. Of these, 138 were female, and 82 were male. Patients were divided into four groups based on the type of PFN used. Group 1 (double lag screw PFN) had the best radiological outcomes with superior reduction quality and fewer complications. The groups showed no significant differences in terms of age, gender, type of anesthesia, or comorbidities. However, Group 3 (Intertan PFN) had a lower tip-apex distance, and Group 1 showed the fewest complications overall.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the use of PFN with double lag screws in extracapsular hip fractures is associated with superior fracture reduction, fewer complications, and a lower incidence of nonunion.
Functional and radiological comparison of volar locking plate and K-wire augmented volar locking plate fixation in intra-articular and comminuted distal radius fractures
Authors: Yildirim Cem , Ekinci Mehmet , Dağlar Şahan , Muratoğlu Osman Görkem , Öztürk Hüseyin , Altaş Okyar
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study aims to determine whether additional K-wires to volar plating impact the radiologic and functional outcomes of comminuted distal radius fractures (DRFs).

Methods: Forty-two patients treated with either a volar locking plate or a K-wire augmented volar locking plate for intra-articular comminuted distal radius fractures (AO type C) between February 2008 and December 2014 at Haseki Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Wrist range of motion and hand grip strength were recorded. Patients were evaluated using the Gartland-Werley scale, QuickDASH scale, and Mayo wrist score. Radiological assessments were based on wrist radiographs taken during the last follow-up.

Results: No statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of the range of motion of the affected wrist joint (all p values >0.05). Similarly, there were no statistically significant differences in the Mayo wrist score, Gartland-Werley score, QuickDASH scale, or Stewart score between the two groups (p=0.17, p=0.36, p=0.38, and p=0.35, respectively). At final follow-ups, radial length loss and radial tilt loss did not significantly differ in either group compared to the healthy side (p=0.98 and p=0.96, respectively).

Conclusion: Given the potential complications associated with bridge external fixators and K-wires in treating comminuted distal radius fractures, volar locking plates can be safely used alone for managing these fractures.
The Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Authors: Gur Kabul Elif , Akar Begüm , Tatar Zulal , Başakcı Çalık Bilge , Yiğit Murat
Published: December 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of matrix rhythm therapy in addition to exercise treatment on mobility, functionality, disease activity, presence of enthesitis, quality of life, biopsychosocial level, fatigue, sleep quality and exercise beliefs in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).

Method: Total of 7 AS patients, 3 women and 4 men, were included in the study. In addition to exercise treatment, matrix rhythm therapy was applied to patients with AS, 2 days a week for 6 weeks. Exercise treatment consisted of a total of 20 exercises aimed at increasing flexibility and muscle strength. Matrix rhythm therapy started from the thoracic region and progressed to the lumbar region and lower extremities. Mobility was evaluated with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), functional limitations with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), disease activity with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), the presence of enthesitis with Maastrich Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES), quality of life with Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ASQol), disease-related biopsychosocial level with Biopsychosocial Questionnaire (BETY-BQ), fatigue with Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue Scale (MAF), sleep quality with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), exercise beliefs with Exercise Beliefs Questionnaire. All evaluations were performed in approximately 60 minutes pre and post intervention.

Results: When the data were analyzed, there was a significant difference in BASMI- intermalleolar distance (p:0.041), MAF (p:0.028) PSQI (p:0.046) Exercise Beliefs Questionnaire/ Benefit (p: 0.027) and Disadvantage (p:0.042) scores after the intervention compared to before the intervention.

Conclusions: Matrix rhythm therapy applied in addition to exercise treatment increased hip abduction and sleep quality, reduced fatigue, and positively affected exercise-related beliefs in patients with AS.
Prevalence and Predictors of Prilocaine Induced Abnormal Methemoglobinemia During Cardiac Device Implantation Procedure
Authors: Kuş Görkem , Çağırcı Göksel , Kumbul Hanım , Tuna Ayşe Kevser , Ersoy İbrahim , Arslan Şakir
Published: December 2024

Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence and predictors of prilocaine-induced methemoglobinemia during the cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation procedure.

Methods: One hundred patients who underwent CIED implantation procedures under local anesthesia with prilocaine were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups according to the percentage of methemoglobin (MetHb) in arterial blood gas analysis. Data regarding patients, laboratory, and procedure-related factors were compared between the two groups.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 70.97 ± 11.54 years, and 42% were female. Based on the criterion of MetHb level above 3%, the prevalence of pathologic methemoglobinemia was 47%. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent predictors for the development of prilocaine-induced abnormal methemoglobinemia. In multivariate analysis, the presence of low body mass index (BMI) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (OR: 0.876; 95% CI 0.781-0.981; p=0.022 and OR: 5.170; 95% CI 1.535-17.411; p=0.008) independently predicted the development of abnormal methemoglobinemia.

Conclusion: Abnormal MetHb levels were found in almost half of patients who underwent the CIED implantation procedure after subcutaneous prilocaine injection. Methemoglobinemia may occur even at doses lower than the recommended maximum dose, especially in patients with low BMI and COPD.
Bibliometric Analysis of Articles Published in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica Between 2013 and 2023
Authors: Yiğitbay Ahmet , Ari Muhammed Can
Published: December 2024

Aim: This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of articles published in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT) from 2013 to 2023.

Methods: Articles published in AOTT from January 2013 to December 2023 were analyzed using bibliometric methods. The analysis included article type, number of authors, number of institutions authors worked for, country of the first author, international collaboration for Turkish authors, citation counts, and numbers of reads and downloads.

Results: 1035 articles were reviewed, with a significant portion being retrospective studies (44.4%). Basic science studies constituted 16.5% of the total, closely followed by case reports (15.7%). The structure of the institution where the first author worked was a university hospital, in 603 articles (58.26%). In 932 articles (90.05%), the gender of the first author was male, and in 103 articles (9.95%), the gender of the first author was female. The total number of authors ranged from 1 to 15 (average: 4.75±1.53, median: 5), and the number of institutions authors worked for averaged 2.24±1.32 (range: 1-14, median: 2). Citation numbers ranged from 1 to 186 (average: 12.78±15.68, median: 8). The total number of citations to all articles was 15127.

Conclusion: This study reveals the status and trends of articles published in AOTT over 11 years.
Four-Year Study on Subcutaneous Port Catheters in Oncology Patients: Patency, Complications, and Outcomes
Authors: Gözüaçık Rüzgar Asiye Aslı , Öntaş Hakan
Published: December 2024

Aim: Our primary focus was port patency, postoperative complications, mortality rates, and demographic factors.

Methods: In this extensive four-year study, we examined subcutaneous port catheter placement in 172 oncology patients (111 men, 61 women) between March 2018 and December 2021. We excluded one 10-month-old infant who received a pediatric port catheter.

Results: Patients predominantly underwent jugular intervention via the right internal jugular vein (97%) and occasionally via the left internal jugular vein (3%). On average, the port patency lasted for 375 days, with an overall duration of 432 days. Males had a mean patency of 13.58 months, while females averaged 11.97 months. Notably, bladder cancer patients had the longest port patency (44 months), followed by uterine cancer (35 months) and breast cancer (22.5 months). Among the 171 patients, nine had mild to moderate infections, six had mild ecchymosis-hematoma, and two required early catheter removal due to severe infections. Only one patient had mild pneumothorax that did not necessitate surgery. No major complications, such as hemothorax, nerve injury, neck compression, massive hematoma, blood transfusion, substantial bleeding, port detachment, rupture, or fragment embolism were recorded.

Conclusion: Subcutaneous port catheter placement proved to be safe and effective for patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly with skilled surgical teams. Procedures via the right internal jugular vein consistently yielded favorable outcomes, with low infection rates, minimal occlusion, stenosis, thrombosis, and complication rates, while maintaining extended port patency. This study underscores the substantial improvement in oncology patients' quality of life by eliminating the challenges associated with frequent peripheral vessel access.
Key Drivers of Decarbonizing Hard- to-Abate Energy- System Sectors by Midcentury
Authors: Apeaninga Raphael , Kamboj Puneet , Hejazi Mohamad
Published: December 2024

To limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C, achieving a net-zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emission energy system by midcentury is essential. This ambitious target requires the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, particularly transportation and heavy industry. This study employs an integrated energy-economic-climate assessment model to explore decarbonization pathways aligned with these temperature goals. The results show that by 2050, residual emissions from key industrial sectors – such as chemicals, fertilizers, iron and steel, aluminum, and cement – are projected to range from 30.2% to 82.5% of baseline levels under climate policy scenarios. In transportation, emissions from aviation and shipping are expected to remain between 70.2% and 91.2% of baseline levels. The analysis of decarbonization drivers reveals that demand-side strategies – such as improving energy efficiency and optimizing activity levels – are the main levers for decarbonizing aviation and shipping. On the supply side, technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) are crucial for reducing emissions in heavy industries, whereas electrification is key for decarbonizing aluminum. This study provides actionable insights into the strategies needed to achieve a near-zero or net-zero energy system by mid-century, emphasizing the importance of integrating technological innovation with strong policy support.
Analyzing the Interplay of Urbanization, Economic Development, and Seaborne Trade A Case of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Mehbub Anwar Ahm , Al-Hosain Nourah , Bhatt Yagyavalk
Published: December 2024

Urbanization is widely recognized as a critical factor influencing economic growth and global trade, yet there is ongoing debate about whether it drives these outcomes or is a consequence of them. To address this, it is essential to determine whether urbanization spurs economic development and trade, or if these processes influence urbanization, or if the relationship is one of mutual causality. This study investigates the interplay between urbanization, economic development, and trade in both the short and the long term. Using data from Saudi Arabia spanning from 1991 to 2022, the research employs cointegration and Granger causality tests to first determine the order of integration of the variables, and it then applies the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and the Error Correction Model (ECM) to examine causal relationships over different time horizons. The results reveal a bidirectional causality between urbanization and economic development in both the short and the long terms. In contrast, while there is bidirectional causality between trade and economic development in the short term, the long-term analysis indicates a unidirectional causality from trade to economic development. This suggests that trade influences economic development, which in turn affects urbanization, with no direct causality found between trade and urbanization.
Life Cycle Assessment of Road Freight Decarbonization in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Koroma Michael Samsu , Xu Xun , Alwosheel Abdulrahman
Published: December 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is committed to transitioning towards a diversified, low-carbon economy, necessitating the decarbonization of its road freight sector, which is a significant source of domestic energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study addresses the critical need to evaluate and compare the life cycle climate impacts of current and alternative truck powertrain technologies within KSA. We conducted a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of various truck powertrains, including internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
The Economics of Offshore Wind-Based Hydrogen Production in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Balawi Ahmed , Hasan Shahid , Elshurafa Amro
Published: December 2024

Offshore hydrogen production from offshore wind energy is gaining global attention as an appealing solution for scaling up green hydrogen production. The technoeconomic feasibility of integrating offshore wind into hydrogen production has been explored in various regions, but no comprehensive study exists concerning Saudi Arabia’s offshore wind potential. This work aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of producing hydrogen onshore versus offshore from wind power in the Red Sea. Via the use of a deterministic cost model, this study evaluates the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) for both configurations. The results show that offshore wind farm costs and floating foundations are the major drivers of capital expenditure (CAPEX). While onshore electrolysis remains slightly less expensive than offshore electrolysis, both configurations require substantial cost reductions to compete with alternative onshore renewable energy sources.
Environmental Performance of Passenger Cars in the KSA: Comparison of Different Technologies via a Life Cycle Assessment Approach
Authors: Alwosheel Abdulrahman , Koroma Michael Samsu
Published: December 2024

Analyzing the environmental performance of alternative vehicle technologies in the current energy landscape of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is very important given their expected role in future transportation systems. This study presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) powered by different propulsion systems to analyze their environmental performance in the KSA context. The LCA examines multiple impact categories, with a particular focus on global warming potential (GWP). The results reveal that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) consistently demonstrate the lowest GWP across both sedan and SUV vehicle classes, achieving reductions of approximately 30%, 28%, and 22%, respectively, compared with the baseline gasoline-powered internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) also exhibit lower GWP (approximately 16%) than do conventional ICEVs but to a lesser extent than do other advanced powertrains. The energy supply chain plays a crucial role for BEVs, including FCEVs and PHEVs, underscoring the importance of decarbonizing electricity and hydrogen (H2) production to realize the full environmental advantages of these technologies in the KSA.
In terms of deployment feasibility, PHEVs and HEVs have a distinct advantage over FCEVs, as they can leverage the existing electricity grid and fueling infrastructure, making them a more practical and readily available solution for reducing near-term emissions in the KSA transportation sector. Policymakers and industry stakeholders are encouraged to develop targeted incentives, regulations, and support mechanisms to accelerate the market penetration of these technologies while also considering strategies to address their multifaceted environmental implications.
Carbon Dioxide Utilization in the Desalination Sector in Saudi Arabia: An Opportunity for Achieving Negative Emissions
Authors: Odeh Naser , Hunt Julian , Hejazi Mohamad , Gertin Thomas , Elborolosy Yara , Wada Yoshide
Published: December 2024

The global pursuit of sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change has intensified, necessitating innovative approaches that transform traditional carbon-intensive industries into potential carbon sinks. Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a key tool for achieving net-zero targets by 2060 in Saudi Arabia. The country has set targets to achieve 9 megatons per year (Mt/y) of CCUS by 2027 and 44 Mt/y by 2035. Recent work has characterized the Kingdom’s geological carbon dioxide (CO2) potential as around 445 gigatons (Gt), but to date, there has been no detailed analysis of the CO2 utilization potential in the Kingdom. Current research at KAPSARC aims to review existing and emerging CO2 utilization routes relevant to Saudi Arabia. This paper focuses on evaluating the untapped potential for CO2 utilization in the Kingdom’s desalination sector and explores the potential of this sector to become a carbon sink, thus contributing to carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Results show that, by 2030, the desalination sector in Saudi Arabia could store up to 458 million tons of CO2 annually in the brine discharged from desalination plants, transforming brine into a useful product and reducing environmental impacts while also potentially creating negative emissions. The study recommends that policies are introduced to encourage a circular carbon economy (CCE) approach within industry. Policies and regulations supporting the installation of brine recovery equipment as well as CO2 capture and utilization (CCU) are considered a priority for the desalination sector. Encouraging CCU from atmospheric and biogenic origins is attractive as it provides the potential for carbon removals and offsetting in the desalination sector as Saudi Arabia transitions to a net-zero carbon economy.