bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF THE INCLUSION PROGRAM AT THE INCLUSIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN BOGOR, WEST JAVA
Authors: Nixon  , Rubini Prof. Dr. Bibin , Sunaryo Dr. Widodo
Published: April 2023

Education for children with special needs needs to be planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated based on quality standards. Therefore, it is required a successful strategy of providing learning and tutorials to develop progress in autistic children. The purpose of this evaluation research is to describe the results of an assessment of the inclusion program at Inclusive Senior High Schools in Bogor in order to improve and develop the inclusion program which has been implemented since 2010. Method of this research is qualitative with descriptive research type uses the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) method. Informants were determined using a purposive sampling technique in this study, who were Educators at Inclusive High Schools in Bogor Regency. While data collection techniques are carried out by observation, in-depth interviews with informants, and the use of written documents. Then to ensure the validity of the data in this study a triangulation technique was used. Furthermore, data analysis technique is using data reduction, data presentation and conclusion making. The results obtained from this research indicated that the process of implementing the Inclusion Program at Inclusive Senior High Schools in Bogor, West Java, has been implemented based on good procedures. This is because of the four effectiveness indicators indicate that the program is implementing well in the context, input, and process components, while in the product component the average is "adequate." It means that the output and outcomes components have not fulfilled the CIPP method for the Senior High School Inclusion Program in Bogor.
THE EVALUATION OF ENHANCING CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Authors: Suparmanto  , Tunas Prof. Dr. Billy , Sunaryo Dr. Widodo
Published: April 2023

This research aims to find efforts and strategies to improve the character education strengthening program by producing recommendations for the continuation of the next character education strengthening program. This research uses the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) method with the samples in this research are Lecturers, Rector/Director of Higher Education and Higher Education Officials of the Ministry of Education and Culture related to the Character Education Strengthening Program at Buddhist Universities in Banten. The results of character education strengthening program at the Buddhist Colleges in Banten takes the form of outputs and outcomes in order to form graduates of Buddhist Colleges with national character. Based on the results of the CIPP analysis, in the Context component, the character education strengthening program at Buddhist Colleges in Banten includes aspects of requirements analysis, the objectives, targets and policies getting "Good" evaluation results, in the Input component which includes aspects of resources, organization and infrastructure after going through the evaluation getting a range of "Good", the Process component of the character education strengthening program at Buddhist Colleges in Banten includes work procedures, activity schedules and implementation processes, based on the results of the evaluation getting "Adequate", the Product component which includes Output and Outcomes based on the results of the evaluation getting "Adequate." The assessment of the effectiveness of the character education strengthening program in the scope of education in general, is quite effective because this character education strengthening program refers to the priority of certain values that will be the focus of learning, understanding, understanding, and practice in order for character education to change the behavior, way of thinking, and way of acting of the entire Indonesian nation to be better and have integrity.
STRESS SYMPTOMS OF STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE LATE THESIS AT THE FACULTY OF TEACHER AND EDUCATION JAMBI UNIVERSITY
Authors: Karlina Elin , Sutja Akmal , Yusra Affan
Published: April 2023

The background of this research discusses the symptoms of stress in students who are late in completing their thesis. who claimed to feel depressed, feel sad, confused, have difficulty controlling their emotions, often feel afraid and have trembling or sweaty hands when they want guidance with their supervisor, feel sad and sometimes feel lazy. So the purpose of this study was to reveal the frequency of stress symptoms in students who were late completing their thesis at the Faculty of Teaching and Education, University of Jambi. The limitations of the problem in this study are: this research was conducted on English education students at FKIP UNJA class of 2018. And this research only examines the symptoms of stress experienced by students, namely from mental symptoms such as; loss of self-confidence, blank look and irritability towards others. Emotional symptoms are manifestations of decreased mood such as anxiety, irrational panic attacks, sadness and fear of criticism, and negative views of oneself. Physical symptoms such as; sweaty palms, restlessness, and shaking hands. And behavioral symptoms; sleeping a lot or a little, socially withdrawn, and lazy. The methodology used in this study is to use quantitative research with a descriptive type. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires as an instrument that was used to respondents, then the data were analyzed using percentages (%). The population of this study is English Study Program students in class of 2018 who are late in completing their thesis. So the sample of this study was students of the English Study Program with a total of 61 people with purposive sampling technique and the population was carried out on class 2018 students at UNJA.The conclusion from this study is that the frequency of stress symptoms in college students is at a "high" level with a percentage of 66%. In detail regarding matters related to the symptoms of stress, namely: Symptoms of metal stress obtain a "moderate" level of frequency, namely with a percentage of 56%. Symptoms of emotional stress get a frequency of "moderate" with a percentage of 58%. Symptoms of physical stress get a frequency of "moderate" with a percentage of 51%. Symptoms of behavioral stress get a frequency of "moderate" with a percentage of 51%. Suggestions for both lecturers and students are expected to be able to anticipate the symptoms of stress experienced by students during the completion of the thesis so that they do not appear. make motivational deadlines so that they can immediately complete their thesis and prepare themselves to follow the thesis writing process.
Dilemma und Kontingenz
Authors: Schramm Michael
Published: April 2023

Karl Homanns Konzeption arbeitet mit dem ökonomischen Analyseinstrument der ›Dilemmastrukturen‹. Diese Modell-Logik kann charakteristische Eigenschaften moderner Wettbewerbsstrukturen abbilden, aber ihr fehlt etwas, nämlich die Dimension der Zeit – und damit der Unbestimmtheit der Zukunft (objektiv) sowie unserer Unwissenheit über die Zukunft (subjektiv). Der relevante Faktor der Zeit wird mit der Ergänzung der Dilemmasituationen durch ›Kontingenzsituationen‹ berücksichtigt.
Johann Gottlieb Fichte: Gesamtausgabe / Reihe IV: Kollegnachschriften. Band 1: Kollegnachschriften 1796–1798
Authors: Fichte Johann Gottlieb
Published: April 2023

Einige Vorlesungen Fichtes sind uns nur durch die Nachschriften seiner Hörer zugänglich, so auch die beiden Nachschriften dieses Bandes, des ›Collegiums über die Moral‹ von 1796 und der ›Vorlesungen über Logik und Metaphysik‹ von 1797/98. Sie bieten, wenn sie mit Fichtes Aufzeichnungen aus der Zeit von 1795 bis 1802 (vgl. Bd. II,4) verglichen werden, wertvollen Aufschluss über die schrittweise Entwicklung der Fichte'schen Transzendentalphilosophie zu der Form, die sie mit der ›Darstellung der Wissenschaftslehre‹ aus dem Jahre 1801 gewann. Sie enthalten aber auch Darlegungen Fichtes zur formalen Logik, zur Psychologie und zur Naturphilosophie.
PENGARUH KETERIKATAN KERJA SEBAGAI PERANTARA TERHADAP HUBUNGAN ANTARA KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL DAN KOMITMEN AFEKTIF: PERBANDINGAN ANTARA PERSPEKTIF BARAT DAN ISLAM
Authors: Baker Rogis , Sallehudin Hasimi , Ridzuan Ahmad Azan , Mohamad Mohd Hamran , Ab Ghani Sayuti , Ismail Amnah Saayah , Mohd Saudi Nur Surayya
Published: April 2023

Matlamat kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji hubungan secara langsung antara kecerdasan spiritual dengan keterikatan kerja dan hubungan keterikatan kerja dengan komitmen afektif dalam perspektif Islam dan Barat. Kajian ini juga bertujuan mengkaji peranan keterikatan kerja sebagai perantara terhadap hubungan antara kecerdasan spiritual dengan komitmen afektif. Kajian melibatkan seramai 372 pegawai polis di lima negeri iaitu Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Sarawak dan Sabah. Kaedah penyelidikan yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah melibatkan pengedaran soal selidik kepada responden. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis PLS-SEM. Hasil analisis mendapati: (1) tiga dimensi kecerdasan spiritual iaitu kemampuan berfikir secara kritis (CET), kemampuan mencipta makna (PMP) dan kesedaran transcendental (TA) mempunyai hubungan signifikan positif dengan keterikatan kerja; (2) satu dimensi kecerdasan spiritual iaitu kesedaran perkembangan aspek spiritual (CSE) tidak mempunyai hubungan signifikan dengan keterikatan kerja; (3) keterikatan kerja mempunyai hubungan signifikan positif dengan komitmen afektif; (4) keterikatan kerja mempunyai kesan perantara terhadap hubungan antara ketiga-tiga dimensi kecerdasan spiritual (CET, PMP dan TA) dengan komitmen afektif; (5) keterikatan kerja tidak mempunyai kesan perantara terhadap hubungan antara dimensi kecerdasan spiritual iaitu CSE dengan komitmen afektif. Hasil kajian ini telah membuktikan bahawa keterikatan kerja dapat berperanan sebagai perantara antara hubungan sebahagian besar dimensi kecerdasan spiritual dengan komitmen afektif. Penemuan ini juga menandakan bahawa kepentingan elemen kecerdasan spiritual dalam mempengaruhi kesetiaan dan komitmen pegawai polis.
THE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR ACCORDING TO AL-GHAZALI, MICHAEL ARGYLE AND FEIERMAN
Authors: Mohd Mustaffa Nor Nazimi ,   National Defence University of Malaysia, Basir Aminuddin , Awang Jaffary , Hai Liaw Jessica Ong , Ismail Amnah Saayah ,   National Defence University of Malaysia,   National Defence University of Malaysia
Published: April 2023

Psychologists have conducted empirical studies and observations to explain the development of religious behavior. Psychologists in this field such as Micheal Argyle, Feierman and Ghazali have certainly give their own theories and views in explaining the stages of development of religious behavior. This has certainly been found in many of their books. However, it would be useful to conduct an analysis to find out the views of these religious psychologists and thus be able to conclude about the development stages of religious behavior. Therefore, the objectives of this paper analyzes Argyle, Feierman and Ghazali books which is discusses the question of religious behavior. This study uses qualitative methods through document analysis approach to the work of Religious Behavior from Argyle, Biology of Religious Behavior from Feierman and Ihya Ulum Al-Din from Ghazali. The discussions of all these religious psychologists were analyzed thematically to answer the objectives of the study. The results show that the level of development of religious behavior discussed by Argyle and Feierman is through the stage of development of age from childhood stage to adult’s stage. Meanwhile, for Ghazali, he explained that the development stage of religious behavior is through the strength development of soul. The importance of this study is to find out how and why religious behavior is performed by humans.
INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) PRACTICES ON SERVICE QUALITY: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AT FOOD BASED DOWNSTREAM INDUSTRY
Authors: Mohamad Mohd Hamran ,   National Defence University of Malaysia, Abdul Rahman Intan Balkish , Mohamed Hasan Al-Banna , Baker Rogis , Che Ali Nik Ismail Rashed ,   National Defence University of Malaysia,   National Defence University of Malaysia,   National Defence University of Malaysia
Published: April 2023

Lack of emphasis on the service quality performed by the organizational employees that involves in food based downstream activity leads to negative implications in product and customer perspectives. Therefore, the organization will not be able to maintain its competitiveness in running the business. Determination of the strategic factors that would promote service quality among the employees in the organization is very crucial. This research aims to examine the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on service quality among employees in food based downstream industry. Investigating HRM practices in this study are based on the dimensions namely recruitment and selection, training and development and performance appraisal. Questionnaires were adapted from previous empirical research instruments and data were analyzed using the "Statistical Package for Social Science" (SPSS) version 26.0. This study involved a total of 162 employees from the industry as respondents. The results of the correlation and regression analyses revealed that recruitment and selection, training and development and performance appraisal had a positive relationship and significant effect on service quality respectively. In addition, the result of this study showed that the most dominant determinant factor of human resource management practices on service quality was training and development. The results of this study were seen to be able to contribute within the scope of knowledge in managing HRM practices and the importance of the impact of HRM practices on the quality of services in an organization.
HUBUNGAN KECERDASAN EMOSI DENGAN TEKANAN KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA DALAM KALANGAN ANGGOTA TENTERA DARAT MALAYSIA
Authors: Kadir Mohd Juraimy , Ridzuan Ahmad Azan , Mohd Zainol Noor Azmi
Published: April 2023

Tujuan utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengukur hubungan antara kecerdasan emosi dengan tekanan kerja dan kepuasan kerja dalam kalangan anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia (TDM). Kecerdasan emosi, yang mempunyai empat dimensi: memahami emosi, emosi emosi diri, kesedaran sosial, dan kemahiran sosial, merupakan pembolehubah bebas dalam kajian ini. Pada masa yang sama, pembolehubah bersandar ialah tekanan kerja dan kepuasan kerja di kalangan ahli TDM. Tinjauan adalah kuantitatif, dengan 479 responden memberikan respons lengkap. Bagi meneliti analisis faktor dan ujian hipotesis, data dianalisis menggunakan Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) versi 21.0 dan seterusnya Smart Partial Least Square (SmartPLS) versi 3.0. Dapatan kajian mendedahkan bahawa kecerdasan emosi mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan dengan kepuasan kerja tetapi tidak dengan tekanan kerja.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TASK AND CONTEXTUAL JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG MIDDLE MANAGERS IN THE MALAYSIAN ARMY
Authors: Tara Singh Inderjit Singh , Abdullah Haslinda , Yaacob Safar , Ismail Zamri , Fook Wen Kwong , Hai Liaw Jessica Ong
Published: April 2023

The research was conducted to determine the different aspects of job performance among Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO), often mentioned as middle managers in the Malaysian Army. This study has identified that the job performance of the SNCOs in the combat element corps consists of task and contextual job performance. The quantitative approach was implemented, and the data consisting of 458 respondents were collected from soldiers of the rank of corporal and below, i.e. JNCOs from the combat element corps of the Malaysian Army in all geographic locations of Malaysia. The data analysis used was PLS-SEM to determine the acceptability of the data obtained with the hypothesised model of job performance. The R2 value of 0.852 indicates that 85.2 % of job performance is predicted by task and contextual performance constructs. The results also support the hypothesis that task performance and contextual performance have a significant positive relationship with job performance among the SNCOs. This study established that both task and contextual job performance are of equal importance in determining the job performance of middle managers of the combat element of the Malaysian Army. Nevertheless, task performance is more significant compared to contextual performance.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WELFARE, MORALE AND DISASTER RESPONSE MANAGEMENT AMONG THE INFANTRY PERSONNEL
Authors: Roslan Nur Hidayah , Abdullah Haslinda , Mohamed Rosmah
Published: April 2023

The disaster always has an effect on person, financial, economical,trust issues, leadership and much more. It takes a lot of hard work and high intensity in managing the disaster. Infantry personnel is one of the mover in managing the disaster in Malaysia that provide response and conduct search and rescue. Welfare and morale are part of the elements that contributed in the disaster response management. However, the issues arises when some individual person only satisfied and do their job when welfare security is provided. The low morale also was influenced due to over working hours among the personnel. Thus, this study is aims to determine the relationship between infantry personnel’s welfare and morale with effective disaster response management. Descriptive approach is used where the interviews were conducted with the infantry personnel in Sarawak. All the data were transcribed and categorized into themes and analysed using content analysis. All the ethical principles also were followed. Hence, the findings showed that infantry personnel have high morale and satisfied with the welfare provided by the military towards themselves and their families. The study recommended to provide fair welfare such as balance working hour, medical and counselling, more job rotation and cooperate among each other and community in performing disaster response management. Therefore, the personnel’s satosfaction on welfare and morale leads to the successful of disaster response and management.
CHINA’S HYBRID WARFARE IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
Authors: Joshi Sarang , Tara Singh Inderjit Singh
Published: April 2023

With the advent of nuclear weapons and increased international impetus on human rights, the likelihood of a full-blown war between actors seems less likely. Therefore, it is apparent that concepts of war would again transform to suit a more acceptable form – Hybrid Warfare. The paradigm of Hybrid Warfare aims to exploit various domains traditionally not associated with war synergistically. The acts undertaken in these domains are calculated to be below a certain threshold and offer plausible deniability, which, therefore, cannot be classified as outright acts of war. Furthermore, these acts are exploited in a ‘Grey Zone’ – where delimitations between war and peace are not earmarked or clear. The disputed region of the South China Sea, wherein territorial and maritime disputes exist among several claimants, forms an ideal Grey Zone. Dominion over this region would address China's military, Economic, Energy and Food Security needs. Thus, in an effort towards dominating the South China Sea, China has been employing numerous means such as Diplomatic Manoeuvres, Economic Intimidation, Military Force and Miscellaneous Subversions. When analysed in unison, these acts undoubtedly reveal a Hybrid Warfare character.
THE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR ACCORDING TO AL-GHAZALI, MICHAEL ARGYLE AND FEIERMAN
Authors: Mohd Mustaffa Nor Nazimi , Basir Aminuddin , Awang Jaffary , Hai Liaw Jessica Ong , Ismail Amnah Saayah
Published: April 2023

Psychologists have conducted empirical studies and observations to explain the development of religious behavior. Psychologists in this field such as Micheal Argyle, Feierman and Ghazali have certainly give their own theories and views in explaining the stages of development of religious behavior. This has certainly been found in many of their books. However, it would be useful to conduct an analysis to find out the views of these religious psychologists and thus be able to conclude about the development stages of religious behavior. Therefore, the objectives of this paper analyzes Argyle, Feierman and Ghazali books which is discusses the question of religious behavior. This study uses qualitative methods through document analysis approach to the work of Religious Behavior from Argyle, Biology of Religious Behavior from Feierman and Ihya Ulum Al-Din from Ghazali. The discussions of all these religious psychologists were analyzed thematically to answer the objectives of the study. The results show that the level of development of religious behavior discussed by Argyle and Feierman is through the stage of development of age from childhood stage to adult’s stage. Meanwhile, for Ghazali, he explained that the development stage of religious behavior is through the strength development of soul. The importance of this study is to find out how and why religious behavior is performed by humans.
Do we really need to recalibratethe CT system Configurationfor every experiment?
Authors:   Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Kumari Kajal ,   Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Goswami Mayank
Published: April 2023

Different technical and physical factors may affect the image quality

reconstructed using a Computed Tomography system. To study the effect of

some physical parameters, we have developed and designed a 2-D Gamma

Computed Tomography setup. One must decide the number of detectors and set

CT geometry parameters/ configuration like the fan-beam angle and number of

projections. Usually, geometry parameters are determined based on the object's

size. This study shows the influence of the density distribution of same-sized

phantom/objects on CT geometry parameters.

Industrial applications may not allow a CT system to move around the object

(under investigation) due to limited space. On-spot customization of CT system

configuration may be required according to similar situations. The same situation

is experienced in medical science, material science, and many other fields in

which CT system is accepted for non-destructive Imaging. The number of

detectors in the scanning array is one major factor that optimizes a CT system. Of

course, more detectors are desired for better resolution. Changing the number of

detectors requires recalibration of CT geometry.

A simulated work is presented to study the influence of the density distribution of

same-sized objects and the number of detectors on CT system configuration.

The same is verified experimentally also. A comparison between simulated and

experimental results shows a good agreement.
Altuviiio – A Longer-Acting Factor VIII Product for Hemophilia A
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: April 2023

The FDA has approved Altuviiio (Sanofi), a von Willebrand Factor (VWF)-independent, recombinant factor VIII concentrate, for routine prophylaxis, on-demand treatment to control bleeding episodes, and perioperative management of bleeding in children and adults with hemophilia A. The manufacturer claims that Altuviiio, which was previously called efanesoctocog alfa, delivers normal to near-normal factor VIII levels for most of the week with once-weekly intravenous dosing.
New species from a ‘lost world’: Sulawesidrobia (Caenogastropoda, Tateidae) from ancient Lake Matano, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Haase Martin , Von Rintelen Thomas , Harting Britta , Marwoto Ristiyanti , Glaubrecht Matthias
Published: April 2023

Five new species of freshwater gastropods of the tateid genus Sulawesidrobia are described from the ancient Lake Matano on Sulawesi, Indonesia: S. wilsoni sp. nov., S. carsonae sp. nov., S. ehrlichi sp. nov., S. crutzeni sp. nov., and S. dinersteini sp. nov. The descriptions were based on shell morphology, anatomy as well as phylogenetic analysis using DNA sequence data of a fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I. All three suits of characters were included into the diagnoses. The new species formed a clade with two species from Lake Towuti, but separate from already known species from Lake Matano. The species were discovered between 2003 and 2005. However, not a single specimen of Sulawesidrobia was found when several sites were revisited in 2018 and 2019. This may be a consequence of the release of South American flowerhorn cichlid fish into the lake, in combination with heavy eutrophication of the once ultra-oligotrophic lake. It seems likely that several populations or even entire species of Sulawesidrobia in Lake Matano may be extinct. The species names given reflect this by acknowledging important conservationists.
Assessment of the Acute and Subacute Toxicity Profile of Diethylether Extract of Jatropha Tanjorensis leaf in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Onyebuchi Ezendiokwere Emmanuel , Monago-Ighorodje Comfort , Ikewuchi Jude
Published: April 2023

The aim of study was to evaluate the acute and subacute toxicity of diethylether extract of Jatropha tanjorensis leaves in male Wistar rats. The acute toxicity study was conducted by placing Wistar albino rats into four groups of five rats each. These were sequentially dosed one at a time, using four graded doses of 1250, 2500, 3750 and 5000 mg/kg b.wt of the plant extract. Observations were made and recorded systematically daily for a seven days period for mortality, breathing and other behavioral changes after dose administration. For the sub-acute toxicity study, the animals were divided into ten groups of five rats each. Group 1 served as normal control and received distilled water for a 42 days period. Groups 2,3 and 4 received 167mg/kg b.wt of the plant extract for 14 days, 28 days and 42 days respectively. Groups 5, 6 and 7 received 250mg/kg b.wt of the plant extract for 14 days, 28 days and 42 days period respectively. Groups 8, 9 and 10 received 500mg/kg b.wt of the plant extract for 14, 28 and 42 days respectively. The animals were sacrificed at 14 days interval and the hematological and biochemical parameters were determined. There was a significant (p <0.05) increase in RBC, Hb, HT, MCV and MCH and a decrease in WBC for 14, and 28 days treatment. There was significant increase in the levels of TP, ALB and a decrease in the levels of TBIL, ALP while ALT and AST remained unchanged. The serum markers of lipid profile, total–CHOL, LDL-CHOL, VLDL-CHOL and TG were significantly reduced and HDL-CHOL level was increased. The activities of the stress enzymes GPx, CAT and SOD were increased while the level of MDA was reduced. The K+ level was unchanged, Na+, Cl- and HCO3- levels increased while urea and creatinine levels were decreased. Jatropha tanjorensis diethylether extract elicited non toxic effect in the hematological and biochemical parameters. Thus, the extract can be considered safe for oral administration.
Harmonic Shapes
Authors: Lidin Fredrik
Published: April 2023

The seven notes of the major scale have since long formed the basis for music theory and music analysis in a European and Anglo-American context. Diatonic music is divided into different keys based around a specific tonal centre – the tonic. This article highlights music that does not conform to the traditional harmonic movement within a key. Such music usually requires an unnecessarily complex theoretical explanation using established theoretical concepts when analysing tonal content. Some musicologists use traditional analysis to demonstrate how, for example, rock music differs from more traditional key-centred music. Other musicologists claim that certain music has established a practice and a tonal language of its own and should be analysed as such. So, how should harmony in music be defined, if not through the notion of traditional keys? In this article a new concept is proposed – harmonic shapes. These shapes are outlined over a pitch space, and can serve as a tool both for analysis and for creating music. Maybe a concept like this can help creators break free from a traditional framework, and still have a kind of dogma and direction for their creativity?
Increasing Dermatology Access Via Teledermatology
Authors: Quicho Jason
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this article is to identify if teledermatology is a viable approach compared to traditional in-office dermatology visits for effective and increased access to dermatologic care in underserved populations and within resource limited hospitals.

Method

A literature search was conducted with search terms “teledermatology,” “underserved,” “dermatology,” and “hospital.” Seventeen pertinent articles were retrieved that serve as the basis for this review.

Results

While recent literature has shown teledermatology may increase access to dermatology providers and improve treatment of cutaneous diseases in under-resourced health centers, further studies are needed to explore the benefits and challenges when implementing teledermatology in wider practice settings.

Conclusion

Dermatological issues are common chief complaints many primary care providers encounter. While some issues are benign, others require referral to dermatology providers to rule out worrisome pathologies. Given the shortage of dermatology providers in the United States, many patients in underserved populations and resource-limited hospitals often wait weeks or months to be seen. Use of teledermatology combats the shortage of dermatology providers by providing access to patients who are unable to receive dermatological care in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Contact Dermatitis in Children: Indications for Pediatric Patch Testing
Authors: Mudd Kara
Published: April 2023

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is often underdiagnosed in pediatric patients, especially those with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD). Recent literature has shown that the incidence of ACD in children is increasing and several factors of atopy play a role. It is important to recognize the possibility of ACD in the pediatric population and perform extended patch testing with the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG) core series in these patients. Patch testing can help with allergen identification and management of chronic dermatitis.
Early Detection Of Currency Crisis In Indonesia Using A Combination Of Volatility And Markov Switching Models Based On Export Indicators
Authors: Hasanah Efi Yatun , Sugiyanto Sugiyanto , Susanti Yuliana
Published: April 2023

The currency crisis that occurred in Indonesia in 1997/1998 and 2008 had a significant impact on the Indonesian economy. An early detection system for crises is necessary to minimize the impact of such crises. One model that can detect currency crises is a combination of volatility and Markov switching models. There are several indicators that can be used to detect currency crises in a country, and one of them is exports. Research results indicate that the best combination of volatility and Markov switching models for the export indicator is MS-ARCH (2,2) with an assumption of two states. The crises of 1997/1998 and 2008 can be detected using the smoothed probability values with certain limits. Predictions for the period of July 2022-June 2023 based on the export indicator show no signs of a crisis in Indonesia.
A Minireview on the Applications of Nanobiosensors Based on Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Phenomenon
Authors: Pandhurnekar Chandrashekhar , Pandhurnekar Himani , Bharati Avinash
Published: April 2023

In this new era of nano-materials, most chemists and physicists are familiar with the phenomenon of localized surface plasmon resonance (SPR). Noble-metal nano-particles with dimensions (3–100 nm) much smaller than the wavelength of incident light (400–900 nm) exhibit this tendency. In nanostructured materials, due to their very small particle size, the electrons are restricted within the nanoparticle surface area and oscillate with a certain frequency. It is noteworthy that the phenomenon of localized surface plasmon resonance appears when the frequency of the incoming photons overlaps with the frequency of the electrons. As this oscillation of surface electrons is taking place against the restoring forces of the positive nuclei, there is a formation of plasmon resonance. This characteristic property of scattering and absorption of photons appearing in the SPR of every nano-structured material, make them excellent nanoprobes for a variety of applications such as cell imaging and detection of protein phosphorylation and many others. The performance of bio-chemical sensing devices has been greatly improved by the development of localized surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based sensors. In the present minireview, we have briefly discussed the classification of biosensors and the basics of their instrumentation. Some of these applications have been discussed here using some nano-engineered biosensors.
Application of Nanoparticles in Medicine
Authors: Pandya Maharshi , Saran Raghaw
Published: April 2023

Nanomaterials due to their size (ranging from 0.1-100 nm, at least in one dimension) and higher ratio of surface area to volume display dominant quantum effects causing drastic changes in their chemical reactivity as well as optical, elastic, electrical and magnetic properties. The electrons due to their wave nature move very easily without scattering in nanomaterials and allow their use as biological sensors. Nano wires, semiconducting in nature, act as a versatile optoelectronic component in photodetectors sensitive to polarization and arrays with sub wavelength resolution. The wide applicability of nanomaterials in medicines emerge from the similarity in size of biomolecule moieties of metabolic processes occurring at nano levels. Optical properties of quantum dots allow their use as biomarkers subsequent to coating with a material able to bind selectively with certain biological structures like cancer cells by fluorescent absorption followed by emission of electrons known as functionalised quantum dots. Nanomaterials on combining with biomolecules develop ability to recognize sensitive diagnostic and regulated drug delivery processes with appreciably better performances and may be used as tissue substitutes. The properties produced in organic solvents make them hydrophobic and incompatible to biological molecules. At the same time, they may be converted into water soluble form and made biocompatible through different techniques like ligand exchange, encapsulation, polymer coating (with functional groups attached to the surface) providing reactive site for bio conjugation through different processes keeping limitations of the processes in view. Nanomaterials play prominent role in medicines as obviated by growing global market for them in the field expected to reach to USD 182.3 billion by 2027 at a compounded annual growth rate of 19.9% from 2021.
Biosorption of Cs (I): Utilization of an eco-friendly adsorbent Dry Cowdung Powder
Authors: Khilnani Roshan
Published: April 2023

Dry Cowdung Powder (DCP) – a green biosorbent, has been demonstrated for Cs(I) removal from aqueous media using radiotracer technique. 100 mesh DCP was added to Cs(I) carrier solution spiked with radioactive Cs-137. Parameters like pH, biosorbent dose, agitation speed, contact time, temperature and Cs(I) ion concentration were optimized. Industrial effluents or other polluted water bodies contain different salts in varying proportions. To analyse the effect of these salts on adsorption of Cs(I), various sodium, potassium and ammonium salts were used. DCP characteristics pre and post biosorption of Cs(I) was analysed with EDAX spectra. The investigation reports a successful Cs(I) metal removal by following the principles of green chemistry.
Rendimento de amêndoas de castanha de caju ofertadas na safra 2011-2012 a uma indústria de beneficiamento
Authors: Jucá Danielle Nogueira
Published: April 2023

Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar o percentual médio de rendimento de amêndoas de castanha de caju dos estados do nordeste, como matéria-prima ofertada para uma indústria de beneficiamento do estado do Ceará, durante a safra 2011-2012, no período de setembro de 2011 a agosto de 2012, através da análise de amostras de 1.626 lotes dos estados da Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí e Rio Grande do Norte correspondestes a 11% (IBGE, 2012) da safra representando 32.794 toneladas da produção total. Os resultados demonstraram ser o Estado do Ceará, o maior produtor, o Estado de Pernambuco se destacou como o de melhor rendimento, e o Estado do Rio Grande do Norte como o de menor rendimento.
Avaliação da contaminação parasitária em alfaces (Lactuca sativa) comercializadas em feiras livres na região da Grande Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Luz Jefferson Romáryo Duarte da , Câmara Hislana Carjoa Freitas , Lima Daiane Vanine Pereira de , Silva Mariana Hortência Roberto da , Costa Ediudson de Lucena , Zelenoy Cláudia Kely Gentil
Published: April 2023

A globalização do comércio de alimentos e principalmente as mudanças de hábitos alimentares intensificaram o consumo de diversas hortaliças, tal como a alface (Lactuca sativa). O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a contaminação parasitária em alfaces comercializadas em feiras livres na região da grande Natal/RN, no período de setembro a outubro de 2012. Foram coletadas 45 amostras de Alfaces em três feiras-livres e encaminhadas ao Laboratório de Parasitologia e Hematologia da Universidade Potiguar/UnP, sendo processadas pelo Método de Sedimentação Espontânea (Hoffman, Pons e Janer (1934). Em 93% das amostras analisadas nas feiras livres de Natal, foi constatada a contaminação por agentes parasitários tais como: Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Ascaris lumbricoides, Endolimax nana, Strongyloides stercoralis, Entamoeba coli e Ancilostoma. Outros agentes causadores de contaminação foram visualizados durante as análises. Esses resultados indicam que as amostras de alfaces estão em desacordo com a legislação vigente e salientam a necessidade de aplicação de um programa de educação sanitária aos horticultores e manipuladores, aliado ao fortalecimento da fiscalização pela Vigilância Sanitária.
Gastronomia como objeto de prazer?
Authors: Diego Jorge Clemente , Figueireido Luciana Pereira
Published: April 2023

A pesquisa teve como objetivo provocar um diálogo entre Gastronomia, Psicanálise e Antropologia aspirando alinhavar as origens das sensações de prazer no par gastronômico – advindo da arte gastronômica e de seus efeitos nas subjetividades dos sujeitos envolvidos, o gastrônomo e o comensal –, assim como sua bagagem histórica individual. Para referendar a revisão sistemática bibliográfica, o aporte teórico embasou-se na teoria psicanalítica de Sigmund Freud, que enfatiza as questões relativas ao prazer e desprazer no funcionamento psíquico do ser humano por um lado, e na Antropologia a partir do texto de Lévi-Strauss – o cru e o cozido – que defende a ideia de que o ato de cozinhar conferiu a característica evolutiva de humanidade na passagem do homem natural ao homem cultural. A pesquisa trouxe à tona algumas das razões pelas quais a Gastronomia vem se afirmando como ciência e ampliando sua importância social, enquanto ferramenta humana de socialização, devido à carga emocional que ela contempla como objeto de prazer nos sujeitos envolvidos, reforçando a ideia de que a Gastronomia é uma ciência que transcende a técnica, que não se limita às formas de cocção ou de bem servir, mas que também se trata de uma experiência de sujeito-a-sujeito.
Selênio, atividade biológica e sua relação com o câncer: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Silva José Freitas da
Published: April 2023

O selênio é um micronutriente considerado essencial para o ser humano, envolvido em várias funções metabólicas e ainda relacionado com a prevenção do câncer. Neste sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo mostrar a importância do selênio para a atividade biológica e sua relação com o câncer. O estudo se fundamentou numa pesquisa bibliográfica, na qual foram analisados vários trabalhos do período de 1990 a 2014. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida através do levantamento de informações em livros de nutrição e banco de dados eletrônicos, como Scielo, ScienceDirect e bibliotecas digitais de instituições de ensino superior. Os resultados demonstraram que o selênio é um micronutriente essencial para os seres humanos, pois as suas concentrações residuais permitem o crescimento, o desenvolvimento normal e a manutenção das funções homeostáticas do organismo; desempenha função antioxidante neutralizando os radicais livres; regula o sistema imune; além de atuar na prevenção de várias doenças, no câncer de cólon, ovários, bexiga, mama e próstata, permitindo concluir que o selênio é um elemento de fundamental importância para a atividade biológica em seres humanos e ainda funciona como agente antimutagênico na prevenção de transformações malignas de células normais, apontando, também, para ser aplicado na redução da toxicidade de citostáticos.
Conformidades higiênico-sanitárias de uma fábrica de conservas de produtos cárneos antes e após reforma estrutural
Authors: Santos Deivid Gabriel Nunes dos , Brasil Carla Cristina Bauermann , Silveira Joice Trindade , Finger Ida Rita Bastos
Published: April 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as conformidades higiênico-sanitárias de uma fábrica de conservas de produtos cárneos, antes e após a execução de uma reforma estrutural. O trabalho foi desenvolvido durante o período de novembro de 2013 a fevereiro de 2014, na cidade de Itaqui-RS e teve o acompanhamento e a orientação de um profissional da área de alimentos. Foi elaborada uma lista de verificação para fábrica de conservas de produtos cárneos, de acordo com as legislações vigentes. Na aplicação inicial da lista de verificação foram encontrados 12,50% de conformidades e, na aplicação final, o resultado foi de 57,41%. As orientações fornecidas referiram-se ao layout das instalações, à necessidade de lavatórios de mãos, à coleta de resíduos, dentre outros. Assim, demonstra-se a importância do acompanhamento e da orientação durante o processo de implantação de um estabelecimento que realize armazenamento, manipulação, produção e comercialização de alimentos.
Conhecimentos e práticas de nutricionistas em gastronomia hospitalar
Authors: Castro Ana Cláudia Lima de , Zanella Christiane Pineda
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Avaliar os conhecimentos e práticas de nutricionistas da cidade de Fortaleza em gastronomia hospitalar. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa tipo quantitativa explicativa. A coleta de dados foi feita utilizando formulário estruturado e elaborado com perguntas abertas e de múltipla escolha. Local: Serviço de nutrição e dietética de 5 hospitais públicos e 5 hospitais privados da cidade de Fortaleza, Ceará. Período: A pesquisa foi realizada nos meses de julho e agosto de 2008. Amostragem: Doze nutricionistas da área de produção. Resultados e Conclusões: Foi constatado que o conhecimento sobre o conceito de gastronomia hospitalar é bastante limitado entre os entrevistados e que nenhum dos hospitais pesquisados em Fortaleza fazia uso da gastronomia em suas unidades de alimentação. Os profissionais são carentes de conhecimentos e da aplicabilidade de técnicas gastronômicas no desempenho de suas atividades. Porém, reconhecem sua importância e acreditam no potencial que a gastronomia tem de agregar valor às dietas oferecidas em hospitais. A pesquisa evidenciou a necessidade de esforços para expandir o conceito de gastronomia hospitalar, para que os resultados dessa técnica possam fazer parte do tratamento dos pacientes.
Deficiência de vitamina D e sua associação com a Síndrome Metabólica
Authors: Silva Anderson da , Brito Sandra José do Nascimento , Ferreira Regicely Aline Brandão
Published: April 2023

A vitamina D possui como principal função regular a homeostase do cálcio. Sua síntese é estimulada com a exposição à luz solar e, também, pode ser obtida através da ingestão alimentar adequada. Diversas evidências têm demonstrado sua ligação com o desenvolvimento dos componentes da síndrome metabólica. Portanto, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura para reunir e aprimorar o conhecimento sobre o tema. Foram analisados estudos dos últimos 5 anos retrogradamente a partir de 01 de julho de 2010 na base de dados Pubmed (Medline) abrangendo todas as faixas etárias. Foram encontrados 13 artigos, dos quais 8 contemplavam os critérios de inclusão, sendo analisados e tendo seus principais achados descritos em um quadro. Todos os estudos demonstram que a deficiência de vitamina D está associada ao desenvolvimento de diversas alterações metabólicas do organismo, tais como obesidade, resistência à insulina, hiperglicemia, dislipidemia e hipertensão arterial, quadro que em conjunto configuram a síndrome metabólica. Após revisão sistemática dos estudos, concluiu-se que existe uma estreita relação entre a deficiência de vitamina D e a síndrome metabólica, contudo são necessários mais estudos para conhecer melhor todos os mecanismos envolvidos nesse processo.
Benefícios da cúrcuma (Curcuma longa L.) no tratamento da depressão: uma revisão
Authors: Teixeira Isabela Natasha Pinheiro , Souza Aline Nara Lima
Published: April 2023

Atualmente o transtorno depressivo está sendo um dos maiores problemas de saúde pública mundial. Com isso, os pesquisadores estão buscando outras formas eficientes e eficazes de tratamento não medicamentoso, como o uso da fitoterapia. O objetivo foi revisar a literatura acerca dos benefícios do fitoterápico cúrcuma (Curcuma longa L.) no tratamento da depressão. A revisão da literatura se deu por uma consulta de artigos originais em bases de dados eletrônicas, na língua inglesa e portuguesa, com a combinação de descritores, publicados entre 2013 e 2017. Após o levantamento obteve-se um total de 18 artigos, os quais foram divididos em pesquisas com animais e em humanos. A maioria mostrou que, os possíveis benefícios da curcumina promoveu efeitos semelhantes aos de antidepressivos pelo aumento da atividade neurotrófica, neuroproteção, modulação da neuroinflamação, aumento da ação de neurotransmissores e atividade antioxidante. Grande parte dos estudos analisados mostrou que, a suplementação de curcumina pode ser uma alternativa eficaz e sem maiores efeitos colaterais, na reversão de quadros comportamentais depressivos e de ansiedade frente à farmacologia antidepressiva padronizada ou em combinação com esta. Todavia, o presente estudo salienta a necessidade de serem realizados mais ensaios clínicos com seres humanos.
Avaliação dos Pontos Críticos de Controle (PCCs) no beneficiamento do Camarão: Um Estudo de Caso.
Authors: Cardoso-Freitas Andréa Teixeira , Moraes Georgia Maciel Dias de , César Leiliane Teles , Farias Mirla Dayanny Pinto
Published: April 2023

A carcinicultura é uma atividade promissora no desenvolvimento econômico e social do nordeste brasileiro. O sistema de Análises de Perigos e Pontos Críticos de Controle (APPCC) constitui uma ferramenta de gestão, oferecendo um meio de controle dos perigos de forma efetiva. Entretanto, um plano APPCC mal elaborado ou mal monitorado pode comprometer essa segurança, sobretudo se os Pontos Críticos de Controle (PCCs) do processo são negligenciados. O objetivo desse trabalho foi revisar os PCCs contidos no plano APPCC, avaliando seus processos e a efetividade no beneficiamento do camarão, em uma unidade beneficiadora localizada no estado do Rio Grande do Norte. A pesquisa é um estudo de caso de caráter avaliativo, em que foi realizada uma observação do processo produtivo dos PCCs. Foi verificada a necessidade de inclusão de alguns PCCs, bem como, identificou-se que alguns PCCs podem passar a ser considerados Pontos de Controle (PC), tendo em vista, que a empresa possui um controle rigoroso destes pontos, por adotar outros programas. Dessa forma, pode-se concluir que uma revisão periódica do plano APPCC é de fundamental importância como forma de garantir a segurança dos alimentos produzidos, assim como, otimizar o processo, deixando-o mais rápido e reduzindo custos.