bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychometric Testing of the Filipino Version of the Clients’ Perceptions of Providers’ Cultural Competency Instrument Among LGBTQ+ Population in the Philippines
Authors: de Torres Ryan Q. , Pacquiao Dula F. , Zha Peijia , Katz Janet R. , Sattler Victoria
Published: June 2024

Background and Purpose:Cultural competence is significant in addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations. This study conducted psychometric testing of a cultural competency instrument in the Philippines.Methods:Brislin’s translation and a cross-sectional online design were used. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with varimax rotation examined construct validity of the 23-item scale among 157 adult LGBTQ+ residents. The scale revealed overall reliability (α = .85) including two subscales (α = .87, α = .81, and α = .61). The EFA yielded three theoretical factorial solutions.Conclusion:The Filipino version of the instrument demonstrated reliability and validity. Measuring clients’ perceptions of provider and organizational cultural competency can improve the utilization of healthcare in Filipino LGBTQ+ communities. Future research will examine the dimensional structures of the instrument among expanded LGBTQ+ communities.
Representaciones sobre el 12 de octubre en Tucumán, Argentina: el giro conmemorativo
Authors: Nuñez María Laura
Published: June 2024

El Decreto 1584/2010 de Fernández de Kirchner oficializa el nombre Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural para la efeméride del 12 de octubre. Este trabajo busca responder a la pregunta de cuáles son las representaciones discursivas respecto de la fecha. Para ello, se utiliza el marco teórico de los estudios críticos del discurso y se analizan 32 entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas en seis instituciones de San Miguel de Tucumán (Argentina) durante el período de 2015-2018. Se parte de la hipótesis de que el cambio operado en 2010 ha generado multiplicidad de representaciones discursivas. Los resultados indican que hay una predominante y cabalga sobre dos imágenes: la del Descubrimiento de América asociada al Día de la Raza y la del Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural. Se infiere, entonces, un giro conmemorativo hacia un nuevo contenido y paradigma, pero dista de haber sido aceptado por la población adulta.
Health Care Associated Infections in Cuban Patients at Institute ¨Pedro Kourí¨: Risk, Causes and Public Health Impact
Authors: Ortega González Lilia María , Martínez Odalys Marrero , Vizcaino Milena Duque , Corcho Denis Verdasquera
Published: June 2024

A cross-sectional study was designed with a statistical universe of 241 patients admitted to the hospital for a period longer than 48 hours. 79.7% of the patients were HIV / AIDS; the prevalence rate of Health care associated infections (HCAIs) was 30.7%, with hospital-acquired pneumonia (38.4%) and laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infections (28.2%) as the most frequent. The predominant microbiological isolates were: K. pneumoniae (17.5%), S. aureus (17.5%), P. aeruginosa (14.3%) and E. Coli (12.7%). There was a significant relationship between risk factors such as: previous hospitalization, use of invasive devices and previous use of antibiotics with the presence of HCAIs.
De la Educación Rural a la Educación del Campo: avances y desafíos en Brasil
Authors: Yatim Leila , Martins Fernando José
Published: June 2024

Brazil shared the nomenclature of rural education, as is common in most countries, effectively in Latin America. There was a nominal change to Countryside Education, in the field of social practices and in the official, documental and formal field in the educational system. This article seeks to highlight the foundations for such a change, which finds its basis in rural social movements. The work is carried out by a bibliographic review on the subject, and a documental review, both in official documents of the Brazilian State, and in the documents issued by the collective organization of the movement “for a rural education”. The change is qualitative, because from it, a perspective of the right to education for rural people is inserted in the praxis of rural schools, the relationship of the school with the community, with the territory and with local development. It is possible to conclude that the change of nomenclature is not enough to overcome the inequalities of rural education, but rather a movement.
MEDIAÇÃO CULTURAL AFETIVA
Authors: Feldhaus Marcelo , Delavechia Rodrigues Aline
Published: June 2024

Este artigo insere-se no campo das problematizações sobre educação, arte e mediação cultural. Trata-se de um recorte de uma pesquisa realizada como Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (2022) e tem como objetivo investigar as possíveis relações entre os espaços de cultura e arte e a atuação do mediador cultural na formação do sujeito sensível e crítico. Do ponto de vista metodológico, caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa básica, qualitativa com a execução de grupo focal contando com oito participantes que atuam como mediadores em instituições culturais dos estados de Santa Catarina e Rio Grande do Sul. Em relação aos resultados, foram observados que os participantes do grupo focal tramam diferentes estratégias para oportunizar uma mediação cultural afetiva. Também observamos que estas mediadoras e mediadores são provenientes de diversas áreas, obtendo capacitações ao logo do exercício de suas funções dentro das instituições. Além do mais, não cabe somente aos mediadoras e mediadores oportunizar mediações culturais afetivas, esses critérios estão inter-relacionados aos discursos que a direção, curadores, artistas e setor educativo colocam em jogo.
O TRABALHO DO ARTISTA
Authors: Weiduschadt Letícia
Published: June 2024

Quais são os parâmetros do trabalho do artista? Compreendendo o processo criativo enquanto trabalho este artigo pretende observar que o trabalho do artista não se aproxima da noção de dom, tampouco de talento. Atravessando uma analogia da sociologia das produções recorreremos à Hannah Arendt e à Nathalie Heinich para observar que o trabalho do artista é o único em que é possível não se obter retornos financeiros. A partir disso, conceituaremos a noção de trabalho do artista para compreender que os termos amador e profissional são categorias que não são pertinentes ao campo artístico, afinal, a melhor associação seria se ele obtém, ou não, retornos financeiros.
FRAGMENTOS DE MIRZA GHALIB
Authors: Lucchesi Marco
Published: June 2024

Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869) é um dos maiores poetas do subcontinente asiático. Fui tomado pela sua obra, que se divide fortemente entre o persa, o urdu e o hindi (dentro de um solo comum, entre as duas últimas: o hindustâni). A tradução que realizamos do original (urdu) segue em estado de laboratório. Sinais de percurso, talvez, plano-piloto para um work in progress, quase o avesso de um semblante. Um sentimento-ideia que aos poucos se elabora.  A decisão de traduzi-lo deu-se nas colinas de Margalla, em Islamabad, com o admirável amigo  Yousuf Khushk,  a quem dedico os fragmentos de Ghalib.
Problemy pomiaru szarej strefy w Polsce
Authors: Skuza Joanna
Published: June 2024

Celem artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie, czy brak jednolitej definicji szarej strefy w Polsce przekłada się na wyniki jej pomiaru i może prowadzić do odmiennych wniosków. Badanie 3poddano wyniki badań Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego (GUS), Międzynarodowego Funduszu Walutowego (IMF), F. Schneidera, Ernst & Young (EY) i A.T. Kearney. Wykazano, że szacunki poziomu szarej strefy w Polsce w omawianym okresie były zróżnicowane, a udział szarej strefy w produkcie krajowym brutto Polski oscylował w przedziale od 11,4% do 26%.
Alternatywne spojrzenie na rolę Deweloperskiego Funduszu Gwarancyjnego
Authors: Kujawski Krzysztof
Published: June 2024

W roku 2021 uchwalono ustawę o ochronie praw nabywcy lokalu mieszkalnego lub domu jednorodzinnego oraz Deweloperskim Funduszu Gwarancyjnym. Nowe rozwiązania ustawowe mają za zadanie poprawić skuteczność ochrony nabywców lokali mieszkalnych lub domów jednorodzinnych dokonujących tego typu czynności z udziałem dewelopera, poprawić bezpieczeństwo obrotu prawnego przy wzroście poziomu akceptacji regulacji po stronie przedsiębiorców. W artykule dokonano przeglądu środków ochrony oferowanej nabywcom lokali mieszkalnych lub domów jednorodzinnych w rozumieniu ustawy deweloperskiej ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zabezpieczenia oferowanego w ramach Deweloperskiego Funduszu Gwarancyjnego oraz sytuacji związanej z niewypłacalnością dewelopera. Autor przedstawia alternatywną i poszerzoną koncepcję wykorzystania środków pochodzących z Deweloperskiego Funduszu Gwarancyjnego.
CORRELATION BETWEEN COFFEE CONSUMPTION AND SLEEP QUALITY WITH PREHYPERTENSION IN FINAL YEAR UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA STUDENTS
Authors: Ratna Nur Fitrya Diela , Bunga Lorenza Fadelia , Yovita Hendrati Lucia , Mohamed Gomaa Nasr Nayla
Published: June 2024

Background: The number of prehypertension patients will always be higher than hypertension patients; this is supported by the prevalence of prehypertension being 48.40% according to JNC 7, and hypertension being 34.10% according to Basic Health Research in 2018. Coffee consumption and sleep quality were risk factors that are closely related to the lifestyle of students, this is also reinforced by the number of 24-hour coffee outlets that are open around Universitas Airlangga. Purpose: This aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between coffee consumption and sleep quality on the incidence of prehypertension in final year Universitas Airlangga students. Methods: This type of research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional study design and uses the Chi-square test. The samples consisted of 146 people, which were taken using a simple random sampling method. Data collection was carried out through an online questionnaire. This study involved coffee consumption and sleep quality as independent variables and the incidence of prehypertension in final year Universitas Airlangga students as the dependent variable. Results: There is a correlation between coffee consumption (p=0.00) and sleep quality (p=0.01) with prehypertension in final year Universitas Airlangga students. Coffee consumption has a 2,47 times greater risk and sleep quality has a 2,09 times greater risk of prehypertension in final year Universitas Airlangga students. Conclusion: Poor coffee consumption and sleep quality are related with prehypertension in final year Universitas Airlangga students.
OVERVIEW OF VACCINATION STATUS AND COMORBIDITIES IN DEATHS DUE TO COVID-19 OMICRON VARIANT IN RIAU PROVINCE, 2022
Authors: Rajunitrigo Rajunitrigo , Muryanto Irwan , Mahkota Renti , Siregar Fajri Marindra , Elvita Nina , Malfasari Eka , Basra Mega Utami , Marwanty Marwanty
Published: June 2024

Background: The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is causing problems in public health. One of the prevention efforts is vaccination. Omicron, the new variant of COVID-19, is a variant that is spreading rapidly in Indonesia, including in Riau Province. Purpose: This study aims to describe the determinants of vaccination status in deaths of Omicron variant COVID-19 patients in Riau Province from February to April 2022. Methods: Cross-sectional research was conducted using secondary data. A total of 158 patients who died with confirmed COVID-19 and the Omicron variant via S-Gene Target Failure (SGTF) and sequencing test, and were treated at a referral hospital in Riau Province within two months (8 February – 4 April 2022) were included in the study. The distribution of patient deaths was analyzed univariately and bivariately. Results: Most of the death cases were unvaccinated (67.09%). As many as 48.73% of the 158 deaths were elderly ≥61 years, and the majority (70.13%) of cases were unvaccinated. It was found that 64.56% of the 158 patient deaths occurred in mainland Riau, and the majority (67.65%) were unvaccinated. Diabetes mellitus (35.86%) and cardiovascular disease (28.97%) were the highest comorbidities. Conclusion: In preventing deaths due to COVID-19, it is necessary to accelerate and increase vaccination coverage, especially for children and the elderly in land and coastal areas. Vaccination can optimize protection against COVID-19. Apart from that, efforts are needed to prevent the severity of comorbidities.
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS: RISK FACTORS OF MORTALITY COVID-19
Authors: Febrianti Thresya , Falmuriat Qurratu
Published: June 2024

Background: COVID-19 is still a threat throughout the world because of its high morbidity and mortality. Comorbid diseases like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease are some of the factors in the high severity and mortality of COVID-19 patients. Purpose: The study aims to analyze the effect of risk factors on COVID-19 mortality using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Articles were taken from online journal portals Pubmed, Garuda, and Google Cendekia, and all were published from October 2019 to December 2021 in full text and with an observational study design. The keywords used in searching the articles were "COVID-19", "sars cov 2", "2019-nCoV", "2019 novel coronavirus", "COVID-19 deaths", and "COVID-19 mortality". The articles were collected using a PRISMA diagram; then, data extraction was carried out in a systematic review. The data was synthesized by using a meta-analysis technique using the RevMan application. Results: This study analyzed 59 articles and found that age, hypertension OR=3.09 (2.69-3.56), sex OR= 1.29 (1.08-1.53), and diabetes mellitus OR=3.03 (2.66-3.44) are the risk factors for COVID-19 death. Conclusion: The death in COVID-19 patients is influenced by elderly age, gender, and comorbid disease (diabetes and hypertension). These COVID-19-death-related factors can help health workers recognize and prevent a more severe stage of the disease through more appropriate handling and treatment.
Hubungan Antara Penggunaan Suplemen dan Mikronutrien dengan Tingkat Nyeri Disminore pada Remaja Putri
Authors: Marikke Nawang Pangestuti  , Zalfaa Dhiyanove Imron  , Rika Apriliyanti Puspasari  , Syabrina Jihan Nazihah  , Sherly Suci Margaretha  , Della Novinta  , Shalva Ghifari Ramadhan  , Amelia Syarifah  , Alifia Dhia Rahmadhani  , Maried Uli Lumbangaol  , Sani Monita Sinaga  , Sryseptia Leppan  , Sara Natalia  , Yolanda Anggita  , Andi Hermansyah
Published: June 2024

Prevalensi dismenore cukup tinggi yaitu 60% pada remaja putri. Suplementasi makanan dan konsumsi mikronutrien dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi nyeri akibat dismenore. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan penggunaan suplemen dan mikronutrien dengan tingkat nyeri dismenore pada remaja putri. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan pendekatan cross-sectional melibatkan 95 orang remaja putri berusia 17-23 tahun yang tinggal di Asrama Putri Universitas Airlangga dan mengalami menstruasi teratur sebagai responden. Kuesioner digunakan untuk mengukur pola konsumsi suplemen dan mikronutrien sedangkan intensitas nyeri dismenore diukur menggunakan skala UPAT (Universal Pain Assessment Tool). Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi rank spearman. Sebanyak 95 responden berpartisipasi dalam penelitian. Sebanyak 78,8% responden mengalami dismenore, 37% responden rutin mengkonsumsi suplemen atau vitamin setiap hari, dan hanya 4% responden yang selalu mengkonsumsi buah dan sayur setiap hari. Ditemukan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara konsumsi suplemen nutrisi, vitamin, dan mineral terhadap tingkat nyeri dismenore.
Profil Pengetahuan dan Efektivitas Penggunaan Aromaterapi untuk Mengurangi Stres pada Masyarakat Usia Produktif
Authors: Alika Sabrina Mahalaksmi  , Adila Nofiandita  , Athaya Putri Rania  , Farah Kusuma Wardhani Novian  , Fatikha Rahma Agustina  , Hayyuni Assyfa'ul Fahima  , Naura Zahra Khairunnisa  , Qalby Malalesa Yaumil Asri  , Tsabitha Al Fawwas  , Yusniar Dwi Fa'jri  , Yuni Priyandani
Published: June 2024

Stres merupakan segala jenis perubahan yang menyebabkan ketegangan fisik, emosional, atau psikologis. Aromaterapi merupakan salah satu terapi komplementer yang digunakan sebagai alternatif untuk merelaksasi tubuh serta membantu mengurangi stres dan kecemasan yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas tidur seseorang. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan aromaterapi mampu membantu mengurangi stres pada seseorang di usia produktif. Data penelitian ini diperoleh melalui kuesioner online (Google Form) menggunakan metode accidental sampling. Kuesioner diuji validitas rupa dan isi pada 15 responden yang telah memenuhi kriteria inklusi sebelum digunakan untuk mengambil data. Uji validitas konstruk serta reliabilitas dengan menggunakan data dari 110 responden dinyatakan semua item pertanyaan valid serta reliabel. Populasi penelitian ini adalah penduduk usia produktif di Surabaya. Kriteria inklusi sampel penelitian ini yaitu berusia produktif (usia 15-64 tahun), bersedia mengisi kuesioner, dan berdomisili di Surabaya. Metode skoring yang digunakan berupa empat opsi jawaban, dengan 4 skor yang berbeda. Aromaterapi dinyatakan efektif untuk menurunkan stres apabila total skor 26-40 dan tidak efektif apabila total skor 10-25. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa aromaterapi dapat menjadi pengobatan alternatif dan komplementer untuk mengurangi stres ringan, terbukti dari 85 responden yang menggunakan aromaterapi, 78 responden (91,78%) menyatakan aromaterapi berperan efektif, sedangkan pada 7 responden lainnya (8,24%) menyatakan aromaterapi tidak efektif untuk mengurangi stres. Sementara itu, tingkat pengetahuan terkait kemampuan aromaterapi untuk mengurangi stres pada 25 responden yang tidak pernah menggunakan aromaterapi, sebanyak 9 responden (36%) memiliki tingkat pengetahuan yang baik, 5 responden (20%) tingkat pengetahuannya cukup, dan 11 responden (44%) tingkat pengetahuannya kurang. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan adanya promosi kesehatan kepada masyarakat mengenai aromaterapi sebagai pengobatan alternatif dan terapi komplementer dalam mengurangi stres.
Pengetahuan dan Perilaku terkait Penggunaan Produk Pemutih Kulit pada Remaja Putri di Indonesia
Authors: Zumarthana Athallah Syauqi , Oktaviani Ni Kadek Dita , Imelda Viola Puspa , Putri Marsya Aretha , Kartikasari Yaasmiin , Sari Pepi Febrilia , Candraningsih Talitha Elysia , Rasyada Najmi Amrina , Ozora Mochammad Hakim , Idayati Dihan Isro’ , Kurniawan Thea Tifara Aisha , Yuda Ana
Published: June 2024

Remaja diketahui mengalami perubahan fisik dan mental yang mendorong mereka untuk merawat diri dan menutupi kekurangan fisiknya, salah satunya dengan menggunakan produk pemutih kulit. Namun, masih terdapat produk pemutih ilegal yang beredar serta mengandung bahan berbahaya seperti merkuri, hidrokuinon, dan asam retinoat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi pengetahuan, dan perilaku penggunaan produk pemutih kulit pada remaja putri di Indonesia. Penelitian ini didesain sebagai penelitian observasional dan cross-sectional dengan teknik accidental sampling. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan metode survei online menggunakan Google Form. Responden dalam penelitian adalah remaja putri berusia 17–24 tahun dan tidak memiliki latar belakang pendidikan kesehatan.  Dari sebanyak 362 responden berpartisipasi pada survei ini, hampir separuh responden (44%) memiliki persepsi bahwa kulit yang putih terlihat lebih cantik dan sehat. Tingkat pengetahuan mayoritas responden tentang produk pemutih tergolong tinggi (93,6%). Lebih dari 60% responden berperilaku baik dengan tidak pernah dan sangat jarang membeli produk pemutih yang berefek instan serta terbiasa memeriksa legalitas produk di website BPOM. Meski begitu, beberapa responden tidak mengetahui regulasi BPOM tentang bahan penyusun pemutih berbahaya beserta efek sampingnya. Selain itu, sekitar 40% responden mendapatkan informasi dari media sosial maupun membeli produk pemutih di toko online. Dari penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengetahuan, dan perilaku terkait produk pemutih kulit dari remaja putri Indonesia masih perlu ditingkatkan sehingga edukasi khususnya terkait bahan berbahaya dalam produk pemutih perlu dilakukan.
Rupee vs World Reserve Currencies in Russo-Indian Trade
Authors: Polivach A.
Published: June 2024

This article analyses possible connection between sharp depreciation of the Russian Rouble in the second half of 2023 and the growing usage of Indian Rupees for settlement of Russo-Indian trade. Some experts explained that depreciation by the ‘Rupee trap’, which was created by quick growth of Russian exports to India while the opposite flow was not significantly changed. They suggested that superior export revenues of Russian companies from exports to India were accumulated in Rupee accounts in Indian banks. Then somehow, these Rupees have penetrated the foreign exchange market in Russia and have depreciated the Rouble exchange rate. Author has analysed available statistics from both countries and came to conclusion that described problem is factitious. It is true that the usage of Rupee for invoicing in the external trade of India has increased in the last couple of years. However, the real volume of such usage is much smaller than the volume of Indian external trade. Indian Rupee is not a freely convertible currency, so exchange of Rupee assets for other currencies is a subject of a range of restrictions and quotas. Foreign exporters to India are aware of this and in practice agree to accept Rupees only in limited amounts. A number of top-ranking people from Russia and India, who were well informed about mutual trade, confirmed such practice. Therefore, there is no reason to consider that Russian exporters might accumulate too big Rupee assets. In addition, statistics of currency invoicing of Russian external trade in 2022–2023 suggest that volumes of inward and outward flows of non-reserve currencies (like Renminbi, Rupee, Dirham etc.) are about equal. This means that demand/offer of such currencies are balanced. However, for the same period, the demand for Roubles outside Russia was bigger than their offer from Russia. So all together, this does not confirm assertions that increase of Rupee (or other non-reserve currency) assets was the main cause of the sharp Rouble depreciation in 2023.
Multi-Robot Patrol with Continuous Connectivity and Assessment of Base Station Situation Awareness
Authors: Kobayashi Kazuho , Ueno Seiya , Higuchi Takehiro
Published: June 2024

Patrolling represents a potential application area for multi-robot systems, as it can enable efficient surveillance. A key aspect in facilitating the real-world applications of such missions is the enhancement of situation awareness of the base station (BS), in addition to ensuring well-coordinated patrol behavior. This paper addresses this requirement by proposing a layered patrol algorithm designed to maintain network connectivity with the BS. The novelty of this research lies in the distributed nature of the algorithm, despite the presence of the BS. Each robot independently determines its behavior based on local information while concurrently preserving connectivity to the BS. Additionally, this study introduces a novel performance metric to assess the situation awareness of the BS, focusing on the algorithm’s ability to provide prompt information about mission progress. Simulated missions revealed that the proposed algorithm outperformed existing algorithms, visited locations of interest more frequently and comprehensively, and provided the BS with improved situation awareness. Enhancing situation awareness may enable human operators to quickly gain insights into the system’s behavior based on mission progress, allowing for timely interventions if necessary. This capability contributes to improving human trust in autonomous systems.
Collective Transport Behavior in a Robotic Swarm with Hierarchical Imitation Learning
Authors: Han Ziyao , Yi Fan , Ohkura Kazuhiro
Published: June 2024

Swarm robotics is the study of how a large number of relatively simple physically embodied robots can be designed such that a desired collective behavior emerges from local interactions. Furthermore, reinforcement learning (RL) is a promising approach for training robotic swarm controllers. However, the conventional RL approach suffers from the sparse reward problem in some complex tasks, such as key-to-door tasks. In this study, we applied hierarchical imitation learning to train a robotic swarm to address a key-to-door transport task with sparse rewards. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach outperforms the conventional RL method. Moreover, the proposed method outperforms the conventional hierarchical RL method in its ability to adapt to changes in the training environment.
Noncooperative Population-Based Search Relying on Spatial and/or Temporal Scale-Free Behaviors of Individuals
Authors: Ohnishi Kei
Published: June 2024

Although individuals of species engaging in cooperative foraging behaviors are often modeled as swarm intelligence optimization algorithms, there are also several species whose individuals take noncooperative foraging behaviors. Some such species exhibit common behaviors, which we call scale-free behaviors in this study. A type of scale-free behavior is spatial scale-free behavior, in which the moving distance of an individual from the present food source follows a power-law distribution. Second, the staying duration of an individual at the current food source follows a power-law distribution, and this behavior is called temporal scale-free behavior. We propose two types of noncooperative population-based search methods, based on the two types of scale-free behaviors. We also conducted simulations to compare the two methods, assuming static and dynamic environments in which the position of the food source did not change and changed, respectively. The simulation results showed that temporal scale-free behavior is suitable for specific problems in which individuals around the global optimum can be eliminated probabilistically, and spatial scale-free behavior is suitable for problems in which such elimination never occurs. In other words, the two types of scale-free behaviors are complementary. Next, we first assume problems for which we cannot know if the probabilistic elimination of individuals occurs in advance, and then propose a search method that selects an appropriate type of scale-free behavior for individuals during the search. The simulation results showed that this method demonstrates a good search performance, on average, for such problems.
Change in Muscular Activity According to Trunk Posture When Landing on Feet
Authors: Manno Masanobu , Koide Takuya , Takahama Hiroshi , Fujikawa Tomohiko
Published: June 2024

Landing is a frequently executed motion in athletic activities, and injuries have been reported to occur often during landing, suggesting that legs are subjected to large loads during landing. Many studies, based on posture and floor reaction, have been conducted on this subject; however, few have been conducted from the muscular-activity perspective. Moreover, we found no studies investigating the functions of biarticular muscles (muscles that cross two joints). Therefore, we studied landing motion in which feet make ground contact after falling from a suspended position. Our objective was to clarify activity patterns of biarticular thigh muscles in two different trunk postures. Our results showed that the activity patterns of the antagonistic biarticular muscle pair at the thigh anterior and posterior were affected by trunk posture.
Vehicle Self-Position Estimation Using Lighting Recognition in Expressway Tunnel for Visual Inspection Flow
Authors: Moko Yushi , Hiruma Yuka , Hayakawa Tomohiko , Ke Yushan , Onishi Yoshimasa , Ishikawa Masatoshi
Published: June 2024

In this study, a stable and high-speed vision-based self-position estimation method was proposed that improves upon the existing method of lane detection by recognizing the lighting facilities that are installed in tunnels on Japanese expressways where GNSS cannot be used. In addition, we proposed a method for inspecting multiple cracks at once by estimating the self-position with the successful rate 75% in the traveling direction by counting the lighting with the successful rate 99.85%. The effectiveness of the method was verified by capturing images of cracks in an actual tunnel. The proposed method will enable more frequent inspections for tunnel cracks that lead to flaking while maintaining infrastructure safety, reducing costs, and improving tunnel visual inspection flow efficiency.
Study of land potential based on soil characteristics using interpolation and scoring methods for non agricultural uses: a case study in Wonosalam, Jombang District, East Java
Authors: Siswanto Siswanto , Sasongko Purnomo Edi
Published: June 2024

The state asset land managed by UPN "Veteran" East Java is located in the Wonosalam District based on land certificate data issued by the Jombang BPN covering 13.5 hectares. Currently more than 50% of the land has not been used optimally to support learning, research and community service. The problems that arise in utilizing land assets to support learning, research and community service are 1) the legal boundaries of land ownership are not yet clear, 2) there is no land use master plan to support the learning process, 3) there is no potential data that can be used. prepare use and development plans. Against the background of the problems above, this research aims to map the potential of state land assets by "spatial interpolation, scoring and weight overlay" of land characteristics. Interpolation is a way of calculating the area of several representative measurement points, while scoring and "Weight Overlay" is a facility provided by ArcMap GIS which combines input spatial data with weighting (weight factor) and scoring. Land unit maps are obtained from overlaying relief, geology, slope and land use maps. Interpolation, Scoring and Weight Overlay of the nine land characteristics yielded a potential land asset for buildings, good category 16.61% (44,130.38 m2); moderate 25.66% (67,382.75 m2) and bad 7.523% (19,784.88 m2). Playing field potential, good category 54.73% (71,865.05 m2) and medium 45.27% (59,432.62 m2). Potential for road infrastructure development in the good category 32.38% (42513.74 m2); Moderate 42.68% (56035.24 m2) and Bad 24.94% (32748.69 m2), and all of these potentials are in Slightly Flat topography (Slope, 0-3%) to hilly (Slope, 15-25%).
Pollinating insects on bitter melon plant flowers (Momordica charantia L.)
Authors: Oktaviani Oktaviani , Isnani Desi
Published: June 2024

Bitter melon plant (Momordica charantia L.) is a potential commercial plant if intensively cultivated in agribusiness, this plant can be very beneficial if it produces high levels of fruit production, it cannot be separated from insect pollination activities. Insects that visit bitter melon plant flowers are actually beneficial and can be harmful. This field practice aims to determine the relationship of visitor insects associated with bitter melon flowers (M. charantia L.), by using the scan sampling method (direct observation) in the field, which counts the number of species and individual insect’s visitors then will be identified in the Plant Pest Entomology Laboratory. Observations were carried out for 5 weeks. Every week took 2 days of observation, and in those 2 days there were observations on the same day and time which was on Tuesday and Thursday at 06:00: 30 - 08:30 AM (morning) and 04:00 - 05:30 PM (afternoon). What was observed s the insects who visited the bitter melon flowers of 6 orders including Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Thysanoptera, Lepidoptera, Hemiptera, and Araneae as well as 8 families and 12 species of the orders. Insect visitors associated with bitter melon flowers have different roles including pollinators, predators, visitors and pests. The behavior also varies, especially in taking nectar or pollen as a source of nutrition. Insect visitors associated with bitter melon flowers have different roles including pollinators, predators, visitors and pests. The behavior also varies, especially in taking nectar or pollen as a source of nutrition. Insect visitors associated with bitter melon flowers have different roles including pollinators, predators, visitors and pests. The behavior also varies, especially in taking nectar or pollen as a source of nutrition.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Asesmen Perkembangan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun
Authors: Putra Rosal , Anawaty Mardiyana Faridhatul , Safira Ajeng Rizki
Published: June 2024

Taman Kanak-kanak Permata Hati yang berada di kecamatan Bangkalan lebih didominasi oleh siswa yang aktif melakukan kegiatan motorik kasar sehingga penting bagi guru untuk melakukan assesmen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan asesmen perkembangan motorik kasar pada anak usia dini di lembaga TK Permata Hati. Metode penelitian menggunakan kualitatif dengan melibatkan guru dan orang tua sebagai informan penelitian. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah model Miles dan Huberman yang diawali dengan mengumpulkan data, mereduksi data, menyajikan data, terakhir menarik kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di TK Permata Hati melaksanakan kegiatan asesmen perkembangan motorik kasar. Tujuan guru saat melakukan asesmen perkembangan motorik kasar anak adalah untuk mengetahui capaian perkembangan motorik kasar pada masing-masing anak. Asesmen dilakukan secara rutin untuk mengetahui ketercapaiannya perkembangan motorik kasar pada anak. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah ceklis, dan catatan anekdot. Proses pelaporan hasil asesmen dilakukan setiap semester, sehingga orang tua mendapat laporan dan bisa melakukan pemantauan terhadap perkembangan anak. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan untuk melakukan penelitian secara lebih mendalam terkait pelaksaanaan asesmen selain perkembangan motorik kasar anak usia dini.
Analisis Manajemen Sarana Prasarana di Lembaga PAUD Anna Husada Bangkalan
Authors: Fitria Anis , Yuniar Dias Putri , Tri Ariyanto Fajar Luqman
Published: June 2024

Program ini parenting memfasilitasi orang tua dan anak untuk mengasah Pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana pendidikan yang efektif memegang peranan penting dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Sangat penting untuk memprioritaskan kualitas agar dapat memberikan dampak positif kepada siswa dan memastikan kelancaran operasional yang selaras dengan tujuan pendidikan. Namun realitas yang ada saat ini menunjukkan belum optimalnya pengelolaan berbagai sarana dan prasarana, sehingga perlu adanya pemahaman dan penerapan pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana pendidikan di sekolah secara komprehensif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai implementasi pengelolaan infrastruktur pada lembaga PAUD Anna Husada Bangkalan dan memberikan wawasan mengenai pengelolaan infrastruktur yang efektif pada lembaga tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Melalui pemanfaatan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, peneliti bertujuan untuk mendalami pokok permasalahan. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis dengan mengorganisasikan dan menafsirkannya, yang pada akhirnya mengarah pada narasi temuan dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya peran pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana di PAUD Anna Husada Bangkalan. Mereka tidak hanya memfasilitasi dan menyederhanakan proses kerja, namun juga berkontribusi terhadap efektivitas, keamanan, kenyamanan, dan kualitas pengalaman belajar mengajar secara keseluruhan. Tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa baik pendidik maupun peserta didik sangat bergantung pada sarana dan prasarana, khususnya dalam upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan.
Mucinous Tubular and Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney
Authors: Corpuz Hasmin Lisa , Tesoro Valerie Anne
Published: June 2024

Mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma (MTSCC) is a rare neoplasm of the kidney. Recognition of this rare entity is important with regards to a patient’s prognosis and therapeutic management.
Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma of the Breast with Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis
Authors: Don Ma. Katherine Noelle , Gonzales Lara Mae , Alcazaren Elizabeth Ann , Uy Justine Alessandra
Published: June 2024

This is a case of a 54-year-old, perimenopausal, Asian, woman, who presented with an enlarging left breast mass associated with whitish to bloody nipple discharge. A core needle biopsy, done in another institution, showed histologic findings of a mucinous carcinoma with triple negative “basal-like” biomarker status (ER, PR, HER2/neu). Six cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy were given after which the subsequent modified radical mastectomy revealed a centrally located, 10.0 cm, well-circumscribed, nodular, ovoid mass on gross examination. Microscopic findings showed tall columnar cells in stratification, tufts and papillary formations, with surrounding abundant extracellular mucin. The individual tumor cells exhibit enlarged, hyperchromatic, basally located nuclei with prominent nucleoli, abundant amphophilic and occasionally oncocytic cytoplasm which contains intracytoplasmic mucin. Based on the histologic features, “basal-like” biomarker expression, and additional immunohistochemical studies (positive CK7, negative CK20 and CDX2), this case demonstrates a pure mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the breast. In addition to the rare histologic type, this case is exceptional since, despite multiple cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, presence of extensive lymphovascular invasion and axillary lymph node involvement with extranodal extension remain evident.
Investigation of the heterodimeric ABC exporter TmrAB using pulsed electron-electron double resonance spectroscopy
Authors:   , Rudolph Michael
Published: June 2024

ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters shuttle diverse substrates across biological membranes. They play a role in many physiological processes but are also the reason for antibiotic resistance of microbes and multi drug resistance in cancer, and their dysfunction can lead to serious diseases. Transport is achieved through an ATP-driven closure of the two nucleotide binding sites (NBSs) which induces a transition between an inward-facing (IF) and an outward-facing (OF) conformation of the connected transmembrane domains (TMDs). In contrast to this forward transition, the reverse transition (OF-to-IF) that involves Mg2+-dependent ATP hydrolysis and release is less understood. This is particularly relevant for heterodimeric ABC transporters with asymmetric NBSs. These transporters possess an ATPase active consensus NBS (c-NBS) and a degenerate NBS (d-NBS) with little or no ATPase activity. Crucial details regarding function and mechanism of the transport cycle remain elusive. Here, these open questions were addressed using pulse electron-electron double resonance (PELDOR or DEER) spectroscopy of the heterodimeric ABC exporter TmrAB. To better understand the transport cycle, the underlying kinetics of the conformational transitions need to be elucidated. By introducing paramagnetic nitroxide (NO) spin probes at key positions of TmrAB and employing time-resolved PELDOR spectroscopy, the forward transition could be followed over time and the rate constants for the conformational transition at the TMDs and NBSs were characterized. The temperature dependence of these rate constants was further analyzed to determine for the first time the activation energy of conformational changes in a large membrane protein. For TMD opening and c-NBS dimerization, values of 75 ± 27 kJ/mol and 56 ± 3 kJ/mol, respectively were found. These values agree with reported activation energies of peptide transport and peptide dissociation in other ABC transporters, suggesting that the forward transition may be the rate-limiting step for substrate translocation. The functional relevance of asymmetric NBSs is so far not well understood. By combining Mg2+-to-Mn2+ substitution with Mn2+-NO and NO-NO PELDOR spectroscopy, the binding of ATP-Mn2+, the conformation of the NBSs, and the conformation of the TMDs could be simultaneously monitored for the first time. These results reveal an asymmetric post-hydrolytic state. Time-resolved investigation showed that ATP hydrolysis at the active c-NBS triggers the reverse transition, whereas opening of the impaired d-NBS regulates the return to the IF conformation.
Immigration Detention at Sea: maritime migration governance in Australia and the sanctioning of indefinite detention for the purpose of removal
Authors: Dickson Andonea Jon
Published: June 2024

Over the past four decades, maritime geographies have become prominent sites of migration governance. While there is important scholarly work on these spaces, charting changing techniques of control and containment, what continues to demand attention is the governance that works through systematically keeping people seeking asylum mobile at sea. This article focuses on Australia, examining the coerced mobilities that follow interdictions at sea and their carceral nature. I interrogate the High Court case, CPCF v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, which addresses the extended maritime detention of 157 people seeking asylum in June 2014. Through analysing the language used in this case, such as the conclusion by the majority that “to detain” a person at sea mandates a concomitant duty “to take” that person somewhere, I highlight how coerced mobility has become central to Australia's strategy of maritime migration governance and how this has come to legitimate detention at sea without any clear time limitation. This will reveal the extent to which carcerality informs migration governance in Australia's maritime geographies.
Image of Russia’s Future and Civic Identity of Frontier Population
Authors: Scheglova Dar'ya , Maksimova Svetlana , Noyanzina Oksana , Velikzhanina Kristina
Published: June 2024

Ideas about the future of Russia are an important category of modern social knowledge as they tend to correlate with civic identity. This sociological study was conducted in 2021 in four border regions, i.e., Altai Territory, Kaliningrad Region, Voronezh Region, and Khabarovsk Territory. The online survey (n = 1736) involved various social networks and other Internet resources. The survey covered such aspects as attitudes to Russia’s future and foreign policy, characteristics of modern Russia and the Russia of the future, changes in its image, development scenarios, etc. The ideas about the image of Russia’s future correlated with civic identity. The frontier residents saw Russia as a legal, just, democratic, and safe state that supports its citizens in difficult situations. Less than half of the participants look into the future of the country with optimism and hope, while every third frontier resident mentioned feeling pessimism, fear, or anxiety. Senior citizens of the Kaliningrad Region were especially optimistic. However, a third of young people under 30 demonstrated pessimism regarding the future of this country. Respondents with a low civic identity had a negative view of Russia in 50 years. They mentioned depopulation and mass emigration to developed countries, as a result of which Russia becomes a resource appendage that survives by sheer dictatorship of power. Respondents with a strong sense of civic community hoped for the better: the state will gain power on the world stage, strengthen its internal positions by an improved social policy, and return to time-tested traditions and moral values.
Development and Characterization of Polymeric-based Biomaterial from Agro-food Waste: A Sustainable and Eco-friendly Approach Towards Plastic Pollution
Authors: Hussain Rabbia , Aziz Athar , Amin Rashid , Khurshid Asma
Published: June 2024

Introduction:

Commercial plastics are potentially hazardous and can be carcinogenic
due to the incorporation of chemical additives along with other additional components utilized
as brominated flame retardants and phthalate plasticizers during production that excessively
produce large numbers of gases, litter, and toxic components resulting in environmental pollution.

Methods:

Biodegradable plastic derived from natural renewable resources is the novel, alternative,
and innovative approach considered to be potentially safe as a substitute for traditional synthetic
plastic as they decompose easily without causing any harm to the ecosystem and natural
habitat. The utilization of undervalued compounds, such as by-products of fruits and vegetables
in the production of biodegradable packaging films, is currently a matter of interest because of
their accessibility, affordability, ample supply, nontoxicity, physiochemical and nutritional
properties. Industrial food waste was processed under controlled conditions with appropriate
plasticizers to extract polymeric materials. Biodegradability, solubility, and air test analysis were
performed to examine the physical properties of polymers prior to the characterization of the
biofilm by Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for the determination of polymeric
characteristics.

Results:

The loss of mass examined in each bioplastic film was in the range of 0.01g to 0.20g.
The dimension of each bioplastic was recorded in the range of 4.6 mm to 28.7 mm. The existence
of -OH, C=C, C=O stretching, and other crucial functional groups that aid in the creation of
a solid polymeric material are confirmed by FTIR analysis. This study provides an alternative
approach for sustainable and commercially value-added production of polymeric-based biomaterials
from agro-industrial waste as they are rich in starch, cellulose, and pectin for the development
of bio-plastics.

Conclusion:

The rationale of this project is to achieve a straightforward, economical, and durable
method for the production of bio-plastics through effective utilization of industrial and
commercial fruit waste, ultimately aiding in revenue generation.
Anti-arthritic Activity and Anti-inflammatory Mediators Modulation
Effect of Bioactive Traditional Chaturbeeja Churna on Arthritis
Experimental Model
Authors: Sharma Vikash , Shukla Shiv Shankar , Gidwani Bina , Pandey Ravindra Kumar
Published: June 2024

Objectives:

The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not Chaturbeeja
Churnam (CC) had anti-arthritic properties and the effect it has on Wistar rats that have been induced
with arthritis using Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA).

Methods:

Injection of 0.2 milliliters of CFA into the sub-plantar surface of the left hind paw resulted
in the development of arthritis. The test samples CC-1 and CC-2 were administered to the
animals for a period of 21 days in a row. After the arthritis was induced, the rise in swelling that
was noticed was observed. The blood samples that were taken were then used in additional testing
with a hematology analyzer to determine the number of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells
(WBC), erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR), and hemoglobin (Hb). Using rat ELISA kits, the
levels of IL-6 and TNF- that were found in the serum were also analyzed.

Results:

CC showed a significant inhibitory effect in the protein denaturation assay. Results
showed that a significant reduction in paw edema was observed in CC-2 treated rats. The maximum
anti-inflammatory activity (59.12%) of the CC was noticed at a dose level of 400 mg/kg.
The paw edema was restored on day 21 was 4.52 mm for CC-2, which is near to the control
group. The arthritis score in treated rats was found to be considerably lower than in the control
group i.e. 0.92 for CC-2 and 1.61 for CC-1. A decrease in levels of RBC and hemoglobin was
observed in arthritic rats. Inflammation was significantly reduced and serum levels of IL-6 and
TNF-α were lowered after treatment with the test drug.

Conclusion:

It can be concluded from the study that CC possess significant anti-arthritic activity.
Furthermore, this condition was linked to a reduction in abnormal humoral immune responses.