bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Geography and Demographics on the Prevalence of Pterygium: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Faisal Fahim Muhammad
Published: December 2024

Background: A pterygium is an external fleshy mass that surrounds the limbal conjunctiva and cornea. There are certain causes of pterygium in which ultraviolet rays top the list. The habitat of the individual plays an important role in the growth of pterygium furthermore, age, race, gender, area, environment, genetic factors, etc are indicated to be potential risk factors in the development of pterygium. The study is taken to observe the influence of geography and demographics on the prevalence of pterygium.

Objective: This study aims to assess the influence of geography and demographics on the prevalence of pterygium.

Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July in Khairunisa Eye Hospital at their Primary healthcare department. The participants included in the study had signed up their consent form. Participants in the age group 18 and above and diagnosed with pterygium were taken in the study. Both smokers, non-smokers and ex-smokers were included in the study. There were also no boundaries for patient with any medical history or any family history. Individuals with language barriers and patients who were unable to provide consent forms were not nominated in this study. Pregnant women were also excluded from the research. Every member of this research has gone through all the protocols of eye examination including visual acuity, iop checking, slit lamp and fundoscopy examination. Patients were diagnosed in primary healthcare department of Khairunisa and were given every possible comfort and treatment for the betterment of the disease. The data was collected by the proforma.

Result: The research constituted 60 study participants with a response rate of 99.50%. The study determined the fact that a high duration of sun exposure 78.3% (47) was keen in the development of pterygium. Males were a little more found to be diagnosed with pterygium 53.3% (32). The study also showed an association of pterygium with people with increased outdoor activities 75% (45), non-sunglasses users 81.7% (49) and people living in Sindh 75% (45). Shockingly, non-smoker candidates 76.7% (46) had a great rate of pterygium similarly no medical history 58.3% (35) and no family history candidates 80% (48) were still involved in the disease. However, the age group between 40-60 years 48.3% (29) and householders and housewives 50% (30) were the dominant group in the diagnosis of pterygium.

Conclusion: Pterygium had a huge association with geography as well as demographic factors. The rate of exposure and outdoor activities that point to UV rays proved to be the potential risk of pterygium and should be avoided by wearing sunglasses/ hat which will result in lower cases of pterygium in even hot climates and promote an individual with less to no disease which will automatically lead to a healthy society.
The Prognosis of Management Following Tibial Plateau Fractures
Authors: Jassim Husham Hasan
Published: December 2024

Background: Tibial Plateau Fractures (TPF) consist for one percent of all treated fractures. Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) and reconstruction of articular surfaces are the mainstay of management. In this study, we sought to assess the risk of identifying cases with high risks for poor postoperative outcomes.

Methods: A total of 123 tibial plateau fractures treated at the Basrah Teaching Hospital were prospectively enrolled. The demographics, injury data, surgical management and SMFA scores were obtained. Variables included sex, age, BMI, comorbidity, open fracture, high-energy injury mechanisms, vascular or nerve injuries, residual TP depression, tibial spine fracture and OTA fracture types.

Results: Morbidity was recorded in 55(44.7%) patients. Seventy-one patients smoked during the study period. The high-energy mechanism of trauma was documented in 55.3% of cases, whereas low-energy was found in 44.7% of cases. Compartment syndrome was reported in 34.1% of cases. Open fractures were observed in 32.5% of the cases. The tibial spine was involved in 29.3% of cases. OTA class (C) was more frequently reported than class (B) (63.4% vs. 36.6%). Residual tibial plateau depression was reported in 43.1% of cases. The preoperative fracture depression range value was 1-39 mm while the postoperative fracture depression range was 0-5.5 mm.

Conclusion: SMFA score was used to assess the risk of postoperative dysfunction. Older age, obesity, severe comorbidity, tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, high trauma energy, large postoperative depression, tibial spine involvement, female sex, complicated open fracture, type C fracture and high SMFA score are predictive risk factors for poor outcomes.

Conflict of Interest declaration:

The authors declare that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.
Invoking the critical practice of understanding and interpretation: a request to adjust the term and the act of reading
Authors: Ziat Fayssal , Mouhoubi Latifa
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to attempt to invoke critical practice to control the terminology and the act of reading, understanding and interpretation, because the student of literary theory and literary and philosophical history will inevitably come across critical approaches that approximate the literary achievement and work on it to clarify its purposes. The sciences of criticism require a procedural practice that combines a clear critical approach with a precise terminological network to achieve interpretation. The study concluded that it is useful to look at critical practice as an interpretive process that has great importance and importance in that it is a practiced act of reading through which we uncover the history of the discourse and the ideology of its product. In order to understand the contents and purposes of the discourse, a sound understanding and logical analysis is necessary, taking into account the research premises and its results. That is, the literary critic uses procedural tools and uses historical and cultural circumstances to understand, explain and interpret the literary phenomenon. Therefore, the accumulation of literary discourse requires knowledge and critical practice that would achieve dual readings and multiple interpretations. This scientific ambivalence and parallelism between the processes of writing and reading obliges us as readers to achieve cognitive competence and master the tools of critical work to overcome the terminology crisis and the difficulty of applying the method.
Evaluating the contribution of green spaces to thermal microclimate improvement in a hot and dry context: the case of Biskra University Campus
Authors: Hamel Khalissa , Safa Daich , Toufik Mezerdi , Fouzia Meliouh , Yacine Saadi Mohamed
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of green spaces on enhancing the thermal microclimate of the Biskra University campus, located in a hot and arid urban environment in southeastern Algeria. Through an experimental approach, air temperature, relative humidity, and airspeed were measured at five distinct points, each representing varying vegetation characteristics. The results reveal that vegetation significantly reduces ambient temperatures, with differences of up to 2.6°C observed between measurement sites. Key findings indicate that cooling efficiency is influenced by several factors, including the type and density of vegetation, the time of day, exposure to solar radiation, and the nature of surrounding surfaces. Among vegetation types, trees demonstrated greater cooling effectiveness than grass, particularly when densely planted. The study concludes that strategic vegetation placement, combined with additional shading structures such as pergolas and well-planned spatial orientation, can significantly improve microclimatic conditions in arid urban environments. These findings underscore the potential of integrating green spaces into urban planning to mitigate heat and enhance thermal comfort in challenging climates.
Energy dissipating component in fall arrest system
Authors: Hernández Jorge Bedolla , Hernández Marcos Bedolla , Ortega Genoveva Rosano , Ruiz Francisco Javier Sanches , Lara Vicente Flores , Santos Carlos Alberto Mora
Published: December 2024

A concept for the design of energy absorber system is presented, which consist basically of tube type structural elements coupled. The system considers the absorbed energy for levels of kinetic energy corresponding to similar fall arrest systems used to prevent injuries during fall incidents. The energy dissipation in the proposed passive system is developed by means of mechanical contact, friction phenomena and plastic strain. The analysis of conditions in the system is supported by the finite element software Abaqus, which permits the simplification of the body fall process. The application of structural elements in the system is based in its mechanical characteristic for energy dissipation by deformation. Plastic deformation in structural tubes is an irreversible process, which is a desirable condition for fall arrest systems. Finally, the numerical results to show the dissipation of kinetic energy in the proposed system are presented.
Assessment of the quality of public garden use through their urban furniture, case study of the city of Guelma, Algeria
Authors: Bouhallit Zeyneb , Djouad Fatima Zahra , Dechaicha Assoule , Alkama Djamel
Published: December 2024

Guelma, located in central northeast Algeria, is known for its semi-arid climate, which directly affects the use of its public gardens, as well as the presence of basic urban furniture. How does urban furniture contribute to the qualification of a public garden based on its users’ vision? The purpose of this article is to highlight the necessity of promoting urban furniture as a sustainable social, economic, and environmental lever to improve the city's public gardens. The methodological approach used in this study focused on the following evaluation phases: spatial, climatological, energetic, and sociological, using, in order, photo-interpretation and photography, in-situ climate measurements, energetic data from the assembly of the commune of Guelma, and a sociological survey, we depended on direct observation throughout all phases of this investigation. The findings show that urban furniture faces social, environmental, and economic challenges, making it an important and essential element that affects the use of a garden. In the process of developing the quality of public gardens use, the recommendations emphasize the importance of this research, presenting proposals to improve the design of urban furniture, towards the creation of contemporary sustainable public gardens in the city of Guelma. This is an important step towards designing sustainable and smart public spaces to promote sustainable urban development.
Çocuklarda Görülen Eozinofilik Özefajit ve Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisi
Authors: Avcioğlu Hatice Nur
Published: December 2024

Eozinofilik özefajit (EoÖ), özefagus disfonksiyonu ve eozinofil baskın inflamasyonla ilişkili semptomlarla karakterize bir hastalıktır. Beslenme sorunları, mide bulantısı, kusma gibi spesifik olmayan semptomlar gösterebilmektedir. Bu semptomlarla karakterize özofagus histolojisinde ≥ 15 eozinofil/büyük büyütme alanı (HPF) görülmesi ile tanısı konulmaktadır. Hem genetik hem de çevresel faktörler hastalığın gelişimine katkıda bulunmaktadır. Çocuklarda eozinofilik özofajitin artan prevalansı dikkatleri çevresel maruziyetlere çekmiştir. İlk olarak, besin alerjenleri EoÖ'yi tetiklemektedir. Bu bağlamda önerilen çeşitli diyet yöntemleri elemental diyet, ampirik eliminasyon diyetleri ve alerji testine dayalı eliminasyon diyetleri olmak üzere üç ana gruba ayrılmaktadır. Elemental diyette çocuğa protein içermeyen amino asit bazlı bir formül verilmektedir. Bu yönüyle alerjen içermemesi ve besin öğesi açısından eksiksiz oluşu çocukta herhangi bir malnütrisyona neden olmamaktadır. Ampirik eliminasyon diyetleri ise alerjen özelliği yüksek gıdaların diyetten çıkarılmasını içermektedir. Bu bağlamda süt, yumurta, buğday gibi besinler diyetten elimine edilmektedir. Bu tedavi yönteminde hem uygulamayı kolaylaştırmak hem de yapılan endoskopi sayısını azaltmak için dört gıda eliminasyon diyetleri ya da tekli ve ikili eliminasyon diyetleri de araştırılmaktadır. Alerjen testine dayalı eliminasyon diyetlerinde farklı yöntemlerle çocuğun alerjik reaksiyon gösterdiği besinin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Kuvvetle şüphelenilen ve test sonucu pozitif çıkan besin veya besinler diyetten elimine edilmektedir. Her üç diyet tedavisi de etkilidir ancak elemental diyet, ampirik eliminasyon diyetleri ve alerji testine yönelik eliminasyon diyetlerle karşılaştırıldığında histolojik remisyonda daha üstündür. Tüm tıbbi beslenme tedavileri incelendiğinde avantajları, dezavantajları değerlendirilerek çocuğa en uygun tıbbi beslenme tedavisi uygulanmalıdır.
Examination of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of 60+ Refreshment University Students: The Case of Muğla Refreshment University and Its Campuses
Authors: Güçlü Saz Meliha , Ay Yaşar , Sözer Tuğçe
Published: December 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics and healthy lifestyle behaviors of individuals studying at Muğla Refreshment University and its affiliated campuses in Köyceğiz, Milas and Marmaris. Subjects and Methods: Quota sampling technique, which is a non-probability sampling method, was used to determine the sample of the study. Half of the number of people actively attending the course in each campus was determined as a quota and 130 people constituted the sample. Correlational survey model was used in the study. To collect the data, questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and some issues related to their health and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors-II (HLSB-II) scale were applied. Results: It was observed that 93 (71.5%) of the participants were female and 37 (28.5%) were male. The average age of the participants was 66 (minimum-maximum= 60-79). The mean score of the participants from the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors-II (HLSB-II) scale was 140.45. Among the demographic variables, gender was found to have a significant difference on health responsibility (p:0.042) and income on stress management (p:0.018). Medicine use was found to have a significant difference on spiritual development (p:0.033), smoking on nutrition (p:0.039), and alcohol use on physical activity, nutrition and healthy lifestyle behaviors total score (p:0.047; p:0.002; p:0.033, respectively). Conclusion: In the research, no significant effect of age, education level, marital status, living situation, social security, or chronic disease on healthy lifestyle behaviors was found. The mean total score of the participants' SDL-II is at “moderate” level and it can be said that they generally show healthy lifestyle behaviors. It can be said that the healthy lifestyle behaviors of the students at Refreshment University who participated in the study play an important role in maintaining and promoting health.
Penggunaan Sidik Jari Pada Proses Penyidikan Tindak Pidana (Studi di Kepolisian Resort Jember)
Authors: Putri Aprilia Lintang Tiara
Published: December 2024

Sidik jari merupakan barang bukti sainstifik atau barang bukti yang memiliki keunikan karena tidak dapat dilihat dengan kasat mata dan sangat penting dalam memberi informasi mengenai barang bukti. Perlu tim khusus dari Polri yaitu Inafis untuk mendukung proses penyidikan khususnya untuk mengidentifikasi sidik jari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali fungsi bukti sidik jari dalam memperoleh alat bukti lainnya guna penetapan tersangka. Tujuan kedua adalah mengungkap upaya penyidik dari keterbatasan alat bukti dalam proses penyidikan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan yuridis normatif yaitu pendekatan yang dilakukan berdasarkan bahan hukum utama dengan cara menelaah teori, konsep, asas hukum  yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini yaitu jika sidik jari mampu mengembangkan dan menemukan alat bukti lain, sidik jari juga dianggap dapat menjadi pendukung atau petunjuk awal sebuah kasus tindak pidana. Selain itu sidik jari dapat digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi korban tanpa identitas, dan mengerucutkan pelaku tindak pidana. Hal itu akan membuat hukum tetap berjalan dan berlangsung hingga ke meja pengadilan.
Indeks Pembangunan Kesehatan Polri
Authors: Frans Tjahyono  , Dwi Purwoko  , Titin Siswantining
Published: December 2024

Pembangunan kesehatan Polri merupakan investasi jangka panjang dalam pembangunan personel Polri dengan harapan dapat berperan meningkatkan umur harapan hidup yang panjang serta menjaga dan meningkatkan derajat kesehatannya sehingga dapat menjalankan tugas pokoknya secara prima dalam menjaga dan memelihara keamanan dan ketertiban masyarakat secara optimal. Penelitian ini dilakukan di 11 Polda dan 96 Polres. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada seluruh Pegawai Negeri Pada Polri, FGD dengan pejabat utama di Polda dan Polres, serta FGD dengan para tenaga kesehatan Poliklinik/FKTP Polri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase nasional kondisi kesehatan PNPP adalah 29% (84.102 PNPP) obesitas, 20,40% (58.997 PNPP) obesitas sentral, tingkat prevalensi tertinggi PTM (Lambung, Diabetes Melitus Jantung dan Stroke), tingkat prevalensi tertinggi PM (Diare, Thypus dan Malaria). hasil screening SRQ-20 secara nasional sekitar 0,7% (1.902 PNPP) terindikasi GME ringan. Sebanyak 0,15% (432 PNPP) terindikasi GME sedang, serta 0,1% (292 PNPP) terindikasi GME berat. Selain itu, terdapat juga 0,07% (206 PNPP) yang berpikiran untuk melakukan bunuh diri.
Rare Histological Types of Malignant Gastric Neoplasms: Features of Histomorphological and Visual Structure
Authors: Diomidova Valentina N. , Efimova Oksana A.
Published: December 2024

Diagnosing rare histological types of malignant gastric neoplasms causes difficulty due to the nature of tumor growth, the lack of clear cellular differentiation and an extremely rare incidence. The aim of the study is to increase the accuracy of diagnosing rare types of malignant gastric neoplasms using modern methods of radiation diagnosis, depending on their histological characteristics. Materials and methods. The authors examined the data of patients with malignant gastric neoplasms of epithelial (N1, n = 385) and non-epithelial origin – gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the stomach (N2, n = 27), who were diagnosed and (or) treated at the BI «Republican Clinical Oncological Dispensary» under the Health Ministry of Chuvashia and the BI «City Clinical Hospital No. 1» under the Health Ministry of Chuvashia in 2022-2023. The control group is N3 (n = 40). A comparative analysis of data obtained by instrumental diagnostic methods (computed tomography, ultrasound) with a histomorphological description was carried out. Results. Rare histological types of gastric malignancies were identified: gastrointestinal stromal tumor in 6.6% (n = 27), neuroendocrine neoplasias in 3.6% (n = 15), undifferentiated cancer in 3.4% (n = 14), squamous cell carcinoma of the gastric cardia made 2.4% (n = 10). Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, neuroendocrine neoplasias and undifferentiated cancer were predominantly found in the body of the stomach (70.4%, 73.3% and 35.7%, respectively). Squamous cell carcinoma was found exclusively in the gastric cardia, involving the cardioesophageal junction (below the Z-line by 2 cm). G astrointestinal stromal tumor in 55.5% of cases was diagnosed as having a low risk of the disease progression. Neuroendocrine gastric neoplasias in 60% of cases had a low degree of tumor malignancy, and squamous-cell carcinoma of gastric cardia in 60% of cases had an intermediate degree of malignancy. In undifferentiated gastric cancer, cellular differentiation of the tumor was lost. A combined use of radiation diagnostic methods increased their informative value in identifying rare histological types of gastric malignancies: sensitivity – 95.5%, specificity – 98.5%, accuracy – 98.1%. Conclusions. A complex use of radiation examination methods increased the diagnostic accuracy of rare histological types of malignant gastric neoplasms.
Functional Morphology of the Bronchial Epithelium of Rats after Exposure to Chronic Low-Intensity γ Radiation
Authors: Pavlov Alexey V. , Tyumina Natalia A. , Ermakova Olga V.
Published: December 2024

Revealing the reactions of cells and tissues to chronic low-intensity radiation exposure plays an important role in assessing the possible biological effects of man-made radiation effects on the body. The purpose of the study was to quantitatively study the microscopic structure and motor activity of the bronchial epithelium in rats under experimental exposure to chronic low-intensity ү-radiation. Materials and methods. Using the digital technology for intravital registration of motor activity indicators of the ciliary apparatus in combination with the methods of light and transmission electron microscopy, the main, lobular and segmental bronchi of 18 male Wistar rats subjected to experimental chronic gamma irradiation for 21 days (total absorbed doses – 5 cGy and 50 cGy) and 9 control animals were studied. In conditions of natural radiation background. The frequency was measured in the layer of the main types of epithelial cells and cells with Ki-67 expression, and the size characteristics of ciliated cells were determined as well. Research results. Chronic ү-irradiation in small doses causes a decrease in the frequency of cilia beating by 17–26% due to elongation of the recovery shock phase, an increase by 23–29% in the content of differentiated cell forms in the epithelium and a decrease in the frequency of basal (cambial) cells by 2–2.5 times. Electron microscopy revealed the emergence of cells with impaired ultrastructure, areas of intercellular edema, extrusion from the epithelial cell layer or their fragments. Irradiation at a dose of 50 cGy causes a decrease in the frequency of Ki-67 expressing epithelial cells by 3–3.8 times in all types of bronchi. In the subpopulation of basal cells, a pronounced dose-dependent inhibition of their proliferation in the main and lobar bronchi and complete blockade of cellular reproduction in segmental bronchi were found. Conclusions. Chronic low-intensity ү-radiation is a potential risk factor that can cause disturbance in the structure and function of the epithelial lining in the airways. Intravital assessing the frequency of cilia beating in combination with determining the content of Ki-67-positive epithelial cells can serve as an informative method for bioindicating the effects of low-dosed ionizing radiation on the body.
Anatomical Features of the Facial and Lingual Arteries According to Ultrasound Examination (literature review)
Authors: Galiullina Larisa N. , Ilyina Roza Yu. , Fomina Elena E. , Batalov Vladimir B.
Published: December 2024

This article presents a literature review on anatomical features of the facial and lingual arteries using ultrasound examination. The study of blood supply in the maxillofacial region is urgent in modern dentistry because of improved surgical interventions and search for new methods for evaluating the functioning of the dentofacial system. The purpose of the review is to assess the anatomical structure of the facial and lingual arteries using ultrasound diagnostics according to domestic and foreign sources, the opportunities of its use in various fields of medicine. The analysis of literary sources was carried out in the databases PubMed, Elibrary, CyberLeninka. Scientific reviews, original studies and patents over the past 10 years were studied, which present the results of using an ultrasound method to assess the circulatory system of the maxillofacial region. Currently, an increasing interest is observed in using this diagnostic method in dentistry to assess hemodynamics in the treatment of various diseases in the maxillofacial region. The blood supply to the maxillofacial region is characterized by a pronounced individuality, which has not been sufficiently studied. The study of publications on the presented topic will enable to assess the variability in the structure of the facial and lingual arteries, modern imaging modalities of pathological processes in the maxillofacial region and the possibility of using ultrasound in various areas of dentistry.
Features of Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Tachyarrhythmias (literature review)
Authors: Yannaeva Natalia E. , Bokerija Ekaterina L. , Sencha Alexander N.
Published: December 2024

Timely prenatal diagnosis of various pathological conditions of the fetal heart is a particularly important problem of obstetric practice. For this purpose, the most frequently used are innovative ultrasound diagnostic technologies that give the opportunity to timely detect various fetal arrhythmias. Clinically significant arrhythmias are established to develop in fetuses and newborns in 1 out of 4,000 live births and are one of the causes of morbidity and mortality. About 10% of fetal arrhythmias require intrauterine treatment or constant monitoring, and they may also indicate the presence of serious hereditary syndromes associated with cardiac rhythm disorders and the likelihood of sudden infant death. The purpose of the review is to study the material of literature sources devoted to the primary prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of clinically significant fetal arrhythmias and dynamic echographic control in the management of pregnant women with fetal tachyarrhythmia. During the research, available domestic and foreign sources were used, which presented the features of the course of fetal cardiac arrhythmias, their types, and the possibilities of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of this pathology. The search for publications is performed in databases eLIBRARY.RU , RSCI, PubMed, Embase. Based on the results of the analysis and generalization of the studied publications, it was found that ultrasound examination of the fetal heart plays a key role in the diagnosis of arrhythmias, it helps to determine the main mechanism of rhythm disturbance, assess the effect of arrhythmia on the fetal heart's functioning, exclude possible structural changes in the fetal heart, as well as enables to monitor the fetal condition during antiarrhythmic therapy. If fetal arrhythmias are suspected, an urgent ultrasound examination with ultrasound Dopplerography is recommended with an extension of the standard protocol for examining the fetal heart with an assessment of the frequency of atrial and ventricular contractions.
Can serum amyloid A levels be used in the diagnosis of SIRS in cats with pyometra?
Authors: Aksu Anıl Gürkan , Ferahoğlu Volkan , Büyükbudak Fatih , Binli Firdevs , İbrahimbaş Elif , İnan İpek , Fındık Murat , Ay Serhan Serhat
Published: December 2024

Serum amyloid A (SAA) level increases in conditions such as infection, tissue damage and trauma and is not specific to a disease but provides information about the presence and severity of inflammation. As a life-threating conditions pyometra usually causes systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and therefore may lead an increase in SAA levels. The present study was designed to determine SAA levels in cats with pyometra that developed SIRS, and to demonstrate the diagnostic value of SAA by comparing it with hematological and biochemical parameters as well as SIRS criteria. For this purpose, data were used from cats with open-cervix pyometra (OP, n=6) and closed-cervix pyometra (CP, n=6), which were identified as having developed SIRS and were admitted to hospital as well as from healthy cats brought in for routine neutering, which were identified to be in the diestrus phase of the sexual cycle (DE, n=6). Cats with pyometra had higher SAA levels and leukocytosis compared to cats in the DE group (P= 0.002 and P= 0.000, respectively). The highest SAA level was detected in the CP group (168.6 µg/ml) and this level is statistically significant compared to the other groups (P= 0.028). While there was no correlation between SAA levels and SIRS criteria, SAA levels were negatively correlated with both AST (P= 0.045, rs=-0.478) and GGT (P= 0.019, rs= -0.548). In the study, it was determined that sepsis and SIRS progressed with different symptoms in cats and SIRS criteria were less specific in cats. It was concluded that SAA levels may be an important marker in closed-cervix pyometra cases. We think that the study data are promising but further and comprehensive studies are needed considering the number of patients included in the study.
Alternatif silaj bitkilerinin AHP-TOPSIS yöntemi kullanarak değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Şahin Emre , Çaçan Erdal , Özen Doğukan
Published: December 2024

Mısır silajı ruminant hayvanların beslenmesinde kullanılan önemli bir yem bitkisidir. Ancak iklim değişikliğine bağlı olarak artan kuraklık probleminin ilerleyen yıllarda bu bitkinin silajlık olarak kullanımını kısıtlaması beklenmektedir. Dolayısıyla mısır bitkisine alternatif silajlık bitkilerin belirlenmesi önemli bir konu haline gelmiştir. Bu çalışmada silaj bitkisi seçiminde yeşil ot verimi, kuru madde (KM) oranı, pH, ham protein (HP) ve sindirilebilir KM oranı kriterlerine dayanarak bir analitik hiyerarşi prosesi (AHP) modeli kullanılmıştır. AHP analizinde yeşil ot veriminin %30, KM’nin %21, sindirilebilir KM’nin %19, pH’nın %18 ve HP’nin %11 oranında etkili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu kriterler İdeal Çözüme Benzerliğe Göre Tercih Sırası Tekniği (TOPSIS) analizine entegre edilerek skorlama yapıldığında mısır, yonca, sorgum, ayçiçeği ve buğday hasılının sırasıyla 0.729, 0.715, 0.618, 0.513 ve 0.273 puana sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak mısır silajından sonraki en iyi seçeneğin yonca silajı olabileceği, ancak bu modellemenin belirli bölgelere özgü saha çalışmaları yapılarak su kullanım verimliliği ve kuraklığa dayanıklılık kriterleri göz önüne alınarak yapılmasının daha etkili sonuçlar vereceği kanısına varılmıştır.
WEED CONTROL IN TOMATO CROPS IN THE FIELD
Authors: Cenușă Ana-Emilia , Costache Marcel , Hogea Simona
Published: December 2024

The experiment was established at R.D.I.V.F.G. Vidra in 2023 and aimed the weeds control in tomato crops in the field. The tomato variety Pontica 102 was used. The herbicides Buzzin, in doses of 0.5 kg/ha, Stomp Aqua, 1.0-3.0 l/ha, Wish Top, 0.83-1.25 l/ha and Titus 25 DF, 40-60 g/ha were tested. The experiment included 5 variants, in 2 replicates. The surface of the repetition plot was 36 square meters. The presence of the following weed species was identified in the culture: Setaria spp. (bristle grasses), Portulaca oleracea (fat grass), Amaranthus spp. (amaranth), Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed), Abutilon theophrasti (velvetleaf) and Cerastium arvense (field chickweed). The herbicide Titus 25 DF effectively combated the weed species Setaria spp. (E=99.4%), Portulaca oleracea (E=66.7%; average E=83.1%) and Buzzin, the weed species Portulaca oleracea (E =89%) and Setaria spp. (E=68.4%; average E=78.7%). Regarding the yields obtained, variants 2 (Stomp Aqua) with 5.740 kg/m2 and 1 (Buzzin) with 5.650 kg/m2 were in the first 2 places, compared to 4.050 kg/m2 for variant 5 (untreated control).
Metasezgisel Algoritmalar ve Çalışma Alanlarına Genel Bir Bakış
Authors: Özdemir Cem Uğurcan , İz Atanur , Kiliç İlker , Nil Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Bu makalede optimizasyon algoritmalarının farklı türleri ayrıntılı bir şekilde tanıtılmış ve son yıllarda kullanım oranlarında artış gözlenen bu algoritmaların çıkış mantığı, temel prensipleri ve optimizasyon sürecindeki adımları açıklanmıştır. Ayrıca yerel optimum noktaya takılma potansiyeline sahip olan algoritmalar vurgulanmış ve bu durumu iyileştirmeye çalışan çalışmalardan bazılarına yer verilmiştir. Optimizasyon algoritmalarının geniş bir yelpazeye yayılan uygulama alanlarına değinilmiştir. Algoritmaların hem teorik çerçevesi hem de pratikteki etkileri ele alınmış, bu alandaki yenilikler ve mevcut çalışmaları tanıtacak bilgiler sunulmuştur.
NATURAL THEOLOGY AND A PRIORI KNOWLEDGE OF GOD: A Lutheran Perspective on Gifford, Swinburne, and McGrath
Authors: Pandiangan Tumpal
Published: December 2024

As the father of the Protestant Church reformer, Luther has made limitations on natural theology. He has criticized natural theology, even at first he rejected natural theology. However, today we see that natural theology has been constructed by several Protestant Christian theologians, among others: Gifford, Swinburne and Alister MacGrath. The problem is whether natural theology is in accordance with the doctrine or teachings of the Protestant Christian Church? The author's purpose is to find out whether the teachings of natural theology are in accordance with the doctrine of the Protestant Church and how they are applied in the life of the congregation? The research method was carried out with a literature study with the following stages: (i) First, observing and analyzing Luther's criticism of natural theology. (ii) Second, observing the limits of natural theology constructed by Gifford, Swinburne and Alister. (iii) Third, the author analyzes each of their definitions of natural theology. This analysis and evaluation is based on Luther's critique of natural theology. For Gifford's natural theology, knowledge of God is limited to a priori knowledge only, because knowledge is obtained from nature and the human mind not from God's revelation, whereas for Swimburne and McGrath, knowledge from nature stems from faith in Christ Jesus so that a priori knowledge of God can be known. For Swimburne, rational knowledge of nature can support faith in God, while McGrath does not require rationality in believing in God. In this case it is different from Luther, because according to him, the emergence of absolute faith is only by special revelation from God and nothing else, nor as a companion, so as not to become an idol.
Sustainable Character Formation in Eco-Pesantren: a Linguistic and Spiritual Ecology Perspective Under the SDGs Framework
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul , Taembo Maulid , Hipni Mohammad , Lutfitasari Wevi
Published: December 2024

Introduction: This paper aims to discuss the function of the spiritual ecological concepts in establishing the character of the santri (students) at the represented eco-pesantren in Madura, East Java, Indonesia. Pedagogical integration involving this type of study embraces the contexts of students and teachers and focuses on the special subject of Islamic schools, also known as eco-pesantren.
 
Method: This qualitative case study sought to explain how the subject was taught and incorporated messages of ethical and environmental learning, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
 
Results: Research evidence indicates that the spiritual theological concepts of ‘khalifah’ (steward) and ‘amanah’ (mandate) for environmental responsibility, along with relevant sayings from the Quran and Hadiths shared in pesantren, nurture the santri’s environmental consciousness. This aligns with the SDG objectives of fostering education that promotes sustainability and responsible resource use. The incorporation of ecological terminology into religious education and sermons strengthens ecological values, supporting the goals of sustainable development. In raising awareness about the environment, eco-pesantren offer both spiritual and ecological learning to the santri, contributing to the broader SDG mission of cultivating responsible, informed individuals who respect and protect the environment.
Implementation of the Concept of Green Hotel in Regional Tourism and Recreational Infrastructure Development Projects
Authors: Ilina Elena , Latkin Aleksander , Miloradov Konstantin , Manteyfel Elena , Jarrouj George
Published: December 2024

Objective: The study aims to explore the development of this infrastructure in Russian regions with an emphasis on the use of green technologies that align with sustainable development principles.
 
Method: The research methodology relies on a qualitative analysis of relevant sources, including scientific literature, statistics, and strategic documents in the tourism sector. The selected sources concern three subjects of the study: existing practices of green technology use, accommodation facilities, and the normative legal base.
 
Results and Discussion: The conducted research identifies the key principles and practices of green technology use in accommodation facilities and their influence on the economic efficiency of hotels and the competitiveness of the hospitality and tourism industry in Russian regions. The authors provide recommendations on the implementation of green technologies in regional hotels using economic support measures, digital technologies, and joint resource use.
 
Research Implications: The obtained findings emphasize the need to support and stimulate environmentally sustainable initiatives in tourism to achieve economic efficiency and improve the quality of tourist services. The paper analyzes the development of the concept of green hotel and the economic and environmental factors determining the effectiveness of green technology application in the hospitality sector. The authors propose an approach to introducing green technologies in the operation of accommodation facilities outside of major cities in Russian regions.
Comparative evaluation of nanopore sequencers MinION and Nanoporus in the identification of pathogen nucleic acids
Authors: Grigoryan D. A. , Stetsenko I. F. , Gukov B. S. , Matsvay A. D. , Shipulin G. A.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Nanopore sequencing technologies have become a routine tool in science and medicine, they are widely used in the study of pathogen diversity and distribution and play a key role in field epidemiology.

Objective. Comparative evaluation of the third-generation sequencers MinION and Nanoporus functional capabilities in the detection of pathogens in biological material, including comparison of the taxonomic composition determined using them with the results obtained on the second-generation reference platform MiSeq (Illumina).

Materials and methods. A total of 138 archival DNA samples with known taxonomic composition (14 families, 20 genus and 43 species of viral and bacterial pathogens, totaling 169 pathogens) were analyzed. Nanopore sequencers MinION and Nanoporus with original flow cells R9.4.1 and R10.4.1 from ONT, as well as high-performance platform MiSeq from Illumina for preliminary identification of the composition of the samples containing different titers of pathogens nucleic acids of a number of taxonomic groups were used in the study. Comparative evaluation of the obtained data (number of sequences, average read quality scores (Qscore) for each nucleotide, GC-content of sequences, sequence length distribution, read duplication level) was performed using the MultiQC bioinformatics tool (version 1.20).

Results. The MinION and Nanoporus devices identified 98.8% and 97.6% of pathogens, respectively, including understudied or new viruses. The use of the flow cell latest version on both devices significantly reduced the proportion of low-quality reads. The data obtained demonstrated a high degree of correlation between the results of the second and third-generation sequencers, which confirms the comparability and interchangeability of these technologies in the pathogen nucleic acid identification.

Conclusions. The study results demonstrate the potential of MinION and Nanoporus nanopore sequencers for application in epidemiologic surveillance. The devices can provide high accuracy of pathogens of different nature identification and, due to their compactness and portability, can significantly increase the diagnostic and monitoring speed of infectious diseases.
Proposed Business Strategy to Increase Competitiveness for Chemical Textile Company: A Case Study of CV XYZ
Authors:   Master of Business Administration Program, School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Kusumawardhani Delicia Putri , Wandebori Harimukti ,   Master of Business Administration Program, School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: December 2024

CV XYZ, a chemical textile company, has faced fluctuating profitability, requiring a robust business strategy to improve financial performance and market position. This research identifies the root causes of these challenges and proposes actionable solutions through a comprehensive analysis of both external and internal factors. External evaluations, including market and competitor assessments, are combined with internal analyses such as resource and value chain analysis, core competencies, and the VRIO framework. These insights are summarized in a SWOT and TOWS matrix, highlighting the company’s strengths and weaknesses. The findings reveal that CV XYZ is competitive due to its ability to offer customized products that meet customer needs and provide affordable solutions. Its innovative alkali-based remover and eco-friendly formulations differentiate it from competitors and provide significant growth potential. However, operational inefficiencies hinder performance, such as inefficient workflows, delayed deliveries, and multitasking sales teams. Overlapping roles and the need for further product refinement also present challenges. This study recommends integrating cost leadership and differentiation strategies streamlining operations to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and innovation. This dual strategy will help CV XYZ meet the needs of both price-sensitive and sustainability-conscious customers, improving profitability and ensuring long-term success.
Digital Marketing Strategies to Enhance Visibility and Sales of MSMEs: A Case Study at KWT Kuncup Mekar
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Agama Hindu Negeri Mpu Kuturan, Indonesia, Pradnyawati Ni Luh Putu Eka , Fristamara Yosep ,   Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

In the ever-evolving digital era, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) must adopt digital marketing strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive market. Although digital marketing has proven effective in expanding reach and boosting sales, many MSMEs still face challenges in effectively implementing it. This research aims to analyse how digital marketing strategies can enhance the visibility and sales of MSMEs, particularly by examining a Case Study at KWT Kuncup Mekar. Through a qualitative approach, this study explores the experiences and perspectives of MSMEs regarding digital marketing by employing in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis as data collection techniques. The study found that the effective implementation of digital marketing strategies can significantly improve the visibility and sales of MSMEs. MSMEs utilizing various digital platforms, such as social media and e-commerce, experienced a notable increase in visibility and interaction with the market. However, the success of these strategies depends on the quality of content, understanding of market trends, and the ability to regularly evaluate campaign performance. Additionally, collaboration with external parties and partnerships can also broaden access to marketing resources. In conclusion, this research concludes that digital marketing strategies play a vital role in enhancing the visibility and sales of MSMEs. MSMEs need to continually develop and update their strategies in line with market changes and consumer trends. Collaboration with external parties can also be an effective strategy to expand marketing reach. The researcher expresses gratitude to all parties involved in this study, including MSMEs at KWT Kuncup Mekar, respondents, supervisors, and research partners, for their contributions and support.
Comparison of Postprandial Blood Sugar Levels After Consuming Green Tea and Black Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.))
Authors:   Department of Biology Oral, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12330, Ferhad Adibah , Dewi Komang Krisna ,   Department of Biology Oral, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12330
Published: December 2024

Background:
Blood glucose levels are the amount of glucose content in blood plasma. Blood glucose levels are influenced by the amount of food consumed, weight gain and age, stress and emotional factors, and exercise. Increased blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) have the potential to cause the risk of Diabetes Mellitus. Preventing hyperglycemia can usually be achieved with diet, exercise and the use of appropriate medication. The use of chemical drugs has side effects if consumed continuously. An alternative that can be done is to consume tea (Camellia sinensis) which has one function as an antidiabetic. The polyphenol content in tea is reported to slow sugar absorption by inhibiting α-amylase and α-glucosidase in vitro and in vivo. The polyphenol content in tea can regulate blood glucose levels.
Objective: This research was conducted to compare the effectiveness of black tea and green tea in controlling postprandial blood glucose.
Materials and Method: Experimental study with a quasi-experimental research design. Sampling was taken using purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This study used 48 subjects aged 18-23 years who were divided into 3 groups who were treated by consuming 200 ml of green tea solution, black tea and a control group consuming mineral water.
Results: Comparison of postprandial blood glucose levels between groups that had consumed green tea and black tea on day 3 with a value of p=0.027 and on day 7 with a value of and p=0.002 (p<0.05).
Conclusion: It is known that postprandial blood glucose levels are lower in the group consuming green tea compared to the group consuming black tea. However, both have the effect of lowering blood glucose levels.
The Relationship between the Level of Knowledge Regarding Human Egg Preservation and Age among Female Lectures in Enugu State Universities
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria., Okolie Emmanuel Ikechukwu , Nweze Sylvester O ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu State, Nigeria., Iheanacho Ifeoma Loveth ,   Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Published: December 2024

Background: As a woman ages, the quantity and quality of her eggs naturally decline. This can adversely affect her fertility as well as the success rate of egg preservation.

Objectives: This paper examined the relationship between age and levels of knowledge of female lecturers in universities in Enugu state, regarding egg preservation and the nature of human oocyte.

Materials and Methods: The descriptive survey design was adopted. Participants consisted of female lecturers who were selected using purposive and accidental sampling technique. The study utilised a self structured questionnaire whose reliability was established through KR20 reliability procedure with a reliability coefficient of 0.78. Four hypotheses where formulated to guide the study. The questionnaire was administered to two hundred (200) female lecturers of which one hundred and seventy one (171) was returned in usable condition and used for the study.

Results: The result showed that age has a significant influence on level of knowledge of egg preservation, reason for egg preservation, the procedure for egg preservation and the nature of human oocyte among female lecturers in universities within Enugu state.

Conclusion: It was concluded in the study that age influences the knowledge of nature of human oocyte, egg preservation, reasons for egg preservation and procedure involved in egg preservation