bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Communication Forums Christian: A Wisdom Local As Receptacle Communication Churches In Bekasi City
Authors: Suhartono Suhartono
Published: April 2023

Bekasi City Christian Communication Forum, is a forum for Christians across churches, where this forum is a forum for communication between interfaith and churches in Bekasi, such as from HKBP, GPIB, Bethel, Catholicism, this forum is a center for establishing communication between church residents who experience problems and threats related to intolerance that is rampant, especially in the Bekasi City area. The existence of a Christian education or education that breathes Christian beliefs is very beneficial. Religion began to become a part of the culture of every people. The role of the church, apart from being a message of the gospel to the unsaved, is also very important in building the spiritual life of its congregation in order to grow into a spiritually mature congregation. The objectives of this study are: 1). To find out and analyze the extent of the role of community service through the FKK Christian organization in Bekasi City. 2). To find out and analyze the problems faced, especially by the FKK Christian organization in Bekasi City. In this study, this type of research is descriptive qualitative research, that is, the data collected is in the form of words, pictures, not numbers. The purpose of descriptive research is to make a systematic, factual, and accurate description of the facts and nature of a particular population or area. The results in this study can be concluded that Religion must be a social glue, which plays a role in bridging tensions, maintaining the survival of society when faced with life challenges. In this case, religion plays a role in uniting members of society in the midst of existing plurality. Religion should promote a high sense of tolerance and love, not excessive fanaticism that thinks what we have is good and what else is bad.
Pilihan Rasional Petani Durian dalam Pemanfaatan Lahan
Authors: Muhamad Raihan Firdaus  , Sayyidah Lailatus Sonia  , Kadita Syarifatul Aulia
Published: April 2023

Indonesia is a country that has an agrarian title, because of its vast and fertile land area, so that most Indonesian people make a living as farmers. There are also several types of farmers, one of which is a profit-oriented commercial farmer and durian farmers are one of the commercial farmers. This research will focus on the rational choices of durian farmers. The domination of farmers' livelihoods produces a lot of land or crops that farmers plant. The results of these farmers can even reach foreign markets, namely in exports abroad. The research point was conducted by researchers in Pakis Village, Panti District, Jember Regency, East Java. The purpose of this study is to find out how the rational choices of durian farmers are in utilizing the resources that farmers have with farmers as actors, and also the choices or preferences that farmers choose to achieve the goals to be achieved, namely getting the maximum profit with the least capital and also taking into account how maintenance of the plants they will choose to plant on the land they have. The research method used by researchers is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. With the method used by researchers, they can better understand how the phenomenon occurs and also from choosing a phenomenological approach, researchers can also focus more on the individual farmers, how the rational choices of their farmers use their land to achieve the goals they want to achieve. The results of research conducted by researchers are knowing that 1) Farmers are more inclined to choose to rent at Perhutani 2) Selection of durian, banana and coffee plants as plant options for planting 3) Using an intercropping system to maximize land use. This is a rational choice for durian farmers in achieving their goal of maximizing profits.
What does it mean to correct the scientific record? A case study of the JACS (2000-2023)
Authors: Bordignon Frederique
Published: April 2023

This paper examines how the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) displays notices of correction and retraction, and how their status is reflected across various venues. With a corpus of 1083 editorial notices, we first show that even on the JACS website, the original source, there are mistakes and inaccuracies. Additionally, our study demonstrates some improvements in certain contexts in comparison to earlier studies, as well as significant variations between platforms (bibliographic databases and open access archives). But it also reveals that the same types of issues still remain, including the lack of accurate information close to the updated publications, and the lack of a two-way link between notices and original publications. This preliminary research seeks to provide an overview of what constitutes the scientific record and what it means to correct it, in order to avoid the spread of unsubstantiated claims by ill-informed readers.
Development of an Improved Convolutional Neural Network for an Automated Face Based University Attendance System
Authors: Ojo Olufemi S. , Oyediran Mayowa O. , Bamgbade Babatunde J. , Adeniyi Abidemi Emmanuel , Ebong Godwin Nse , Ajagbe Sunday A.
Published: April 2023

Because of the flaws of the present university attendance system, which has always been time intensive, not accurate, and a hard process to follow. It, therefore, becomes imperative to eradicate or minimize the deficiencies identified in the archaic method. The identification of human face systems has evolved into a significant element in autonomous attendance-taking systems due to their ease of adoption and dependable and polite engagement. Face recognition technology has drastically altered the field of Convolution Neural Networks (CNN) however it has challenges of high computing costs for analyzing information and determining the best specifications (design) for each problem. Thus, this study aims to enhance CNN’s performance using Genetic Algorithm (GA) for an automated face-based University attendance system. The improved face recognition accuracy with CNN-GA got 96.49% while the face recognition accuracy with CNN got 92.54%.
La perspectiva de género en el desempeño de nuevos emprendimientos en el cantón Latacunga.
Authors: Bustillos Mena Jairo Alexander , Mena Palacios Lenin Vladimir
Published: April 2023

Los emprendedores se han enfrentado a situaciones de inestabilidad económica, agitación social y la globalización. Por tal razón, el objetivo es determinar los factores de influencia de género en el desempeño de nuevos emprendimientos del cantón Latacunga. Se aplicó una encuesta a 292 empresas y el análisis factorial exploratorio. Como resultado demostró 8 factores del desempeño de los emprendimientos: Valores personales (PV), Planificación estratégica (PL), Estrategia financiera (FIN), Estrategia de recursos humanos (HR), Estrategia de operaciones (OP), Estrategia de marketing (MKT), Estrategia de tecnología de la información (IT) y Rendimiento (PF). Es importante mejorar aspectos de responsabilidad (0,228), autoconfianza (0,354, establecimiento de metas (0,572), toma de decisiones (0,555), desempeño (0,394), incentivos (0,491), salarios competitivos (0,18), mantenimiento de equipo/maquinaria (0,400), mejora del producto (0,516), software contable (0,453), redes sociales (0,59) y conocimiento del target (0,108). Por lo que, el desempeño en los emprendedores permite el crecimiento económico personal y del negocio.
Enseñanza de la matemática en la Educación Superior
Authors: Sánchez Quispe Hugo , Estrada Brito Néstor , Salazar Alvarez Edgar , Uvidia Armijo Luis
Published: April 2023

El aprendizaje de la Matemática desarrolla el pensamiento lógico y habilidades para la resolución de problemas y toma de decisiones. Gracias a este tipo de aprendizaje se puede tener mayor claridad de ideas y del uso del lenguaje, en especial el que demanda la ciencia actual.
An Analysis of the Financial Performance Metrics for the Companies Listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Al saggar Elaf Mohmood Abdulrazzaq , Ghader Mohammed
Published: April 2023

Both theoretical research and analytical investigation are included in the study. To emphasize the significance of this subject in explaining the financial status of businesses, the theoretical study focused on the subject of financial analysis and performance evaluation in general and company performance evaluation in particular. This causes the investor to seek out financial information about businesses, which increases the investor's dependence on these statistics and increases the investor's trust in the businesses that it might invest in. The relevance of financial indicators in assessing a company's liquidity, capacity to pay long- and short-term obligations, and capacity to make a profit was another topic covered in this study (Tahu & Susilo, 2017). Regarding the analytical or practical component, it involved the analysis of a sample from Al-Hamra Insurance Company, an insurance provider registered on the Iraq Stock Exchange. The research arrived at the prospect of relying on the information provided by the company in its latest financial statement after applying financial indicators to the research sample through a re-analysis of its financial performance.
Stability evaluation and heavy metal quantification of lotions from caprine milk, yogurt, and kefir
Authors: Fatchiyah Fatchiyah , Sari Dewi Ratih Tirta , Meidinna Hazna Noor , Kurnianingsih Nia , Yunita Ema Pristi , Murlistyarini Sinta
Published: April 2023

Context: Caprine milk has beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thus the potential to be developed as a topical formulation against the skin-aging process. However, the influence of temperature during topical formulation storage from caprine milk must be explored. Aims: To analyze the physical stability and heavy metal contents of skin lotion from caprine milk, yogurt, and kefir. Methods: All lotions were storage at different conditions, such as 4°C, 25°C without light exposure (LE), 25°C with light exposure, and 33°C for 12 months. The characteristics of color, aroma, separation, viscosity, pH level, and heavy metals were determined periodically. Results: Yogurt lotions showed more maintained color, aroma, and separation under different storage conditions than milk and kefir lotions. The viscosity of all samples was relatively stable, with a minor reduction at 33°C of temperature storage. The longer duration of storage reduced the pH level for all lotions. Heavy metals were slightly detected in safe range values. Conclusions: This study concludes that the physical characteristics of lotions made from caprine milk, yogurt, and kefir were relatively stable during the different storage conditions, and these lotions are proposed as a safe topical formulation for skin application.
Cooperativas agrarias y producción tambera
Authors: Sánchez Nathalia Waked
Published: April 2023

La Cooperativa Agropecuaria de Industrialización, Comercialización y Vivienda Campo Unido (COCAU) fue creada en agosto de 1978 en la zona de Villa Hernandarias (Entre Ríos). La impulsó un grupo de productores tamberos que, debido a las condiciones desfavorables en las que se encontraban como proveedores de una usina láctea de la región, decidieron organizarse para constituir su propia industria quesera. El presente artículo analiza la evolución de la cooperativa COCAU con el objetivo de comprender su aporte a la economía regional. Se parte de una referencia al movimiento cooperativo en Argentina, en especial en la provincia de Entre Ríos, para caracterizar luego la industria láctea en el país y focalizar en el análisis de caso.    
El trabajo se basa en la realización de entrevistas a los asociados e informantes clave, así como en registros provenientes de la observación participante en reuniones de trabajo y la visita a varias explotaciones de los productores asociados.
Los estilos de gestión en las PyME del software en Argentina: entre la diversidad y la horizontalidad
Authors: Estragó Alfonso
Published: April 2023

El artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación doctoral, de carácter exploratoria-descriptiva, centrada en la indagación de los diversos estilos de gestión observables en PyME del sector software de Argentina, con particular atención sobre aquellos que se apoyan en dinámicas más participativas, democratizadas u horizontalizadas; esto es, con una mayor distribución del poder para la toma de decisiones. Sobre la base de un trabajo de campo —de naturaleza mixta— en el que se entrevistaron interlocutores competentes de 17 organizaciones, se obtuvo información cualitativa codificable que, mediante su transformación hacia categorías ordinales, permitió la construcción de una escala sumatoria, estadísticamente validada, a fin de obtener referencias mensurables para el concepto de “horizontalidad de la gestión”. Con ello, fue posible mapear a las empresas argentinas de software relevadas en el espacio biaxial “Propiedad (Plano Laboral) – Gestión”, lo que a su vez develó una constelación de cinco perfiles de horizontalidad que ilustraron los rasgos de gestión más representativos que los diversos dominios decisorios de las organizaciones estudiadas presentaron.
Lineamientos para la regulación del trabajo autónomo en Ecuador
Authors: Medina Elisa Lanas , Valencia Jonathan Báez
Published: April 2023

El presente artículo caracteriza cuantitativamente el universo de trabajadores autónomos de Ecuador. Se trata de un colectivo muy numeroso y heterogéneo que representa porcentajes elevados de trabajadores que comparten realidades socioeconómicas y laborales similares.
A partir de esta caracterización se plantean lineamientos básicos de protección laboral para este importante colectivo en temas como garantía antidiscriminatoria, medidas de fomento de empleo, prohibición de trabajo infantil y protección de trabajo de adolescentes, jornadas y descansos, prevención de riesgos laborales, garantías retributivas, representación sindical, y seguridad social. Dichos temas son revisados a la luz de la recién aprobada Ley de Defensa y Desarrollo del Trabajador Autónomo y Comerciante Minorista, para comprobar el grado de protección y fomento a este tipo de trabajo, contemplado en instrumentos internacionales ratificados por Ecuador y la Constitución Política de la República.
La guerra tecnológica Estados Unidos–China y las amenazas para la periferia
Authors: Sevares Julio
Published: April 2023

La guerra tecnológica entre Estados Unidos y China, en la que participan otras potencias de desarrollo alto o medio, acelera el avance tecnológico de los países y empresas más capacitados. Esto provoca un creciente rezago relativo en términos económicos, estratégicos y sociales de los países menos desarrollados, incluyendo los de América Latina, que hacen menores esfuerzos en el desarrollo educativo, científico y tecnológico.
Investigación bibliométrica sobre la belleza y los consumidores
Authors: Guillén Pujadas Miguel , Vizuete Luciano Emili , Vila Márquez Fátima , Solé Moro Mel
Published: April 2023

El estudio busca dar luz a la literatura existente en referencia al sector de la belleza y sus consumidores. Para llevar a cabo dicho estudio se ha realizado un análisis bibliométrico de los artículos proporcionados por la base de datos Web of Science Core Collection, permitiendo agrupar los datos y valores de los diferentes artículos. El análisis nos reporta diferentes resultados, en los últimos años ha habido un incremento exponencial de los artículos publicados en esta materia, así mismo, el número de citas es creciente a lo largo del tiempo. Los artículos han sido escritos por instituciones de gran prestigio y de diversos países, destacando la presencia de Inglaterra, Estados Unidos y China. El mapeo científico aporta futuras líneas de investigación relacionadas con el tema tratado, los artículos académicos relacionados con la belleza y los actores de la comunicación audiovisual es creciente, el estudio del desarrollo de marca y metodologías de consumo por parte de los usuarios de estos productos y las campañas de márquetin orientado a nuevas tecnologías en el mundo de la belleza.
Evolución de la definición de control interno entre 1949 y 2013
Authors: Domínguez Alfaro Isabel Cristina
Published: April 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la evolución de las definiciones de CI en el periodo 1949 a 2013, presentar elementos para debatir sobre sus tendencias futuras, y generar material para consulta de académicos.
Para llevar a cabo este trabajo se analiza bibliografía, otros documentos doctrinarios y lineamientos profesionales, y otras investigaciones realizadas al respecto. Se busca identificar elementos explicativos, desde la perspectiva de la teoría contable.
Se concluye que los cambios en la definición de CI se derivan de las demandas de la sociedad impulsadas por hechos que revelaron acciones fraudulentas, de las expectativas crecientes en los estándares de auditoría, así como de la evolución de factores socioeconómicos.
El valor económico como contenido significante de los modelos contables
Authors: Hauque Sergio Miguel , Di Russo Leila
Published: April 2023

El trabajo intenta comprender la relación de las ramas contables tradicionales con la noción de valor económico reconociendo que, según los diferentes contenidos concretos que asumamos, los modelos contables pueden arrojar resultados diferentes. Se intentan caracterizar dos modelos extremos en la forma de reflejar el valor económico en el campo contable tradicional, discerniendo sobre la ingente cantidad de posibilidades intermedias que en la realidad pueden observarse para los sistemas concretos. Se concluye respecto de la importancia que la integración de los informes de sostenibilidad con los estados financieros tradicionales tendrá en la conformación de futuros modelos contables relacionados siempre con el concepto de valor.
A Case Study of Tricuspid Endocarditis in Post-Partum Female
Authors: Patel Shyam , Samar R. K.
Published: April 2023

Tricuspid valve endocarditis is uncommon thing compared to left-sided endocarditis which accounts for approximately 5-10 % of all cases of infective endocarditis. Tricuspid valve endocarditis is most commonly seen in patients who are addicted to intravenous drugs. Patients may present with symptoms like right- sided heart failure. Tricuspid endocarditis during pregnancy or peri-partum period is a rare entity with significant morbidity and mortality. Rheumatic heart disease was considered a significant risk factor previously which has changed over to intravenous drug abuse in recent decades. We hereby report a case of tricuspid native valve endocarditis complicating the post-partum period in a young female without underlying traditional risk factors, who improved with medical therapy alone.
FABRICATION OF Cs2TeI6 FILM BY ANNEALING CsI FILM IN TeI4 VAPOUR: EFFECT OF ANNEALING TEMPERATURE
Authors:   Department of Physics, Hanoi Architectural University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Phung Dinh Hoat ,   Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: April 2023

Halide perovskites are now considered promising materials in the field of optoelectronic devices. Recently, the double halide-perovskite cesium tellurium iodine Cs2TeI6 has shown its potential application due to its strong stability, high absorption coefficient, suitable bandgap and composition of non-toxic elements. However, studies on its experimental fabrications are still limited. In previous works, we reported a method for fabricating Cs2TeI6 thin films by a synthesis of a CsI film followed by annealing in TeI4 vapor. Those studies focused more on application orientation rather than in-depth analysis of the influence of technical parameters on the film formation. In this study, we make CsI films by using the chemical vapor deposition method and then investigate the effect of TeI4-annealing temperature in the range of 120-330ºC on the Cs2TeI6 film formation. After that, the optical property and long-term stability are examined. At 240ºC, the film is black, tightly packed and pin-hole free with a good adhesion with the substrate. It has high absorbance in the visible region with an optical bandgap of 1.61 eV and the film is found to be very stable in humid air for 20 weeks.
INVESTIGATION OF EFFICACY OF A DCBRN-01VN SKIN DECONTAMINANT AGAINST ORGANOPHOSPHATE AGENT
Authors:   Faculty of Physics and Chemical Engineering, Le Quy Don Technical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Vu Ngoc Doan
Published: April 2023

This research has been initiated to examine the effectiveness of DCBRN-01VN lotion in degrading some readily available organic phosphorous (OP). UPLC-MS/MS technique was used to measures the amount of residual pesticide via selected ion monitoring. The results showed that lotion effectively degrades OP expediently. The removal efficiency is nearly 100% with MP at 6th min and MT at 2nd min when the molar ratio of KBDO and OP is 10:1. The results in vivo test with both solutions (MP and MT) on pig skin showed that the toxic removal efficiency was over 90%, for MP was over 98%.
Bienestar psicológico y autoestima de migrantes venezolanos residentes en Riobamba – Ecuador
Authors: Pilco Guadalupe Gina Alexandra , Pilco Guadalupe Diego Fernando
Published: April 2023

Hoy en día, la migración juega un papel importante en el desarrollo de los espacios debido a la mezcla y el intercambio que se produce en los espacios conectados entre los residentes. La migración no voluntaria puede tener graves consecuencias para la salud mental de una persona, por lo que es importante evaluar la relación entre la salud mental y la autoestima, para lo cual se utilizó el Cuestionario de Salud General (GHQ-12) (Lundin et al., 2017) y la Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg (Rosenberg, 1965). La muestra fue no probabilística intencional conformada por 90 inmigrantes venezolanos residentes en el municipio de Riobamba. Con edades comprendidas entre los 23 y 60 años, = 36,01 y δ= 8,26. Se encontró que existe una menor proporción de inmigrantes con afectaciones del bienestar psicológico en términos de posibles trastornos emocionales y existe una pequeña proporción de autoestima alta para la autoestima. Además, no se encontró correlación de variables con esta prueba (Rho de Spearman, p=0,50). Hubo diferencias entre los grupos de género H de Kruskal-Wallis (bienestar psicológico 0,76, autoestima = 0,89). Los resultados muestran que existe la necesidad de implementar programas de salud mental en los colectivos inmigrantes.
CASE REPORTS: Traumatic rupture of the inferior rectus muscle: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Amer Mona M. , Cestari Dean M. , Yoon Michael K. , Armstrong Grayson
Published: April 2023

Traumatic inferior rectus muscle rupture secondary to blunt injury in the absence of associated orbital or ocular fractures or injury is rarely encountered, and there are limited published reports on subsequent surgical repair. We present the case of a 74-year-old man with complete inferior rectus transection following a fall with facial strike. A computed tomography scan of the face was unremarkable. Surgical exploration and repair of the muscle was performed by hooking the inferior oblique muscle to identify the inferior rectus muscle. Subsequent strabismus surgery was performed for residual binocular diplopia, resulting in excellent anatomic and visual outcomes and postoperative ocular alignment.
Kontribusi Tenaga Pendidik Dan Kependidikan Pada Pelaksanaan Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah (MBS) Di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Banjarmasin
Authors: Fadliah Rina
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya kontribusi tenaga pendidik dan kependidikan pada pelaksanaan MBS di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Kebun Bunga 6  Banjarmasin Timur. Dalam penelitian ini diketahui bahwa persepsi para responden yakni tenaga pendidik dan kependidikan di Sekolah SDN Kebun Bunga 6 Kecamatan Banjarmasin Timur, Kota Banjarmasin, Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan mempunyai pandangan yang relatif sama dalam pelaksanaan MBS di sekolah tersebut. Adanya korelasi positif sangat erat hubungannya antara tenaga pendidik dan kependidikan dengan pelaksanaan MBS di sekolah tersebut. Besarnya kontribusi peran Tenaga Pendidik dan Kependidikan (Variabel X) terhadap Pelaksanaan Kegiatan MBS (Variabel Y) dengan menghitung nilai R squere  adalah sebesar 58,50%, sisanya 41,50% adalah faktor lain di luar variabel penelitian.
Golem vs. Transhuman: l’uomo del futuro tra biologia, nuove tecnologie, etica e sostenibilità. | Golem vs. Transhuman: the man of the future between biology, new technology, ethic and sustainability.
Authors: Guida
Published: April 2023

In tema di uomo del futuro, spaziare tra diverse discipline fa pensare a come le scoperte e le innovazioni scientifiche, supportate e potenziate dalle nuove tecnologie, abbiano importanti ricadute etiche e interrogativi sui vantaggi concreti e sul benessere che l'essere umano potrebbe derivare dall’uso consapevole e responsabile di strumenti inediti e straordinari come CRISPR Cas9, un sistema di editing genomico Premio Nobel per la Chimica nel 2020. Come evidenziato anche da EGE e OMS, le terapie cellulari varcano un confine, trasformando le persone in una 'nuova somma di nuove parti', sicché consultazioni pubbliche le più ampie possibili sono essenziali per garantire che la piena sostenibilità scientifica e tecnologica sia valutata dagli stakeholder globali, magari integrati fra loro.
Mind over matter: Examining the implications of machine brain interfaces on privacy and data protection under the GDPR.
Authors: Yilmaz Sabire Sanem , Seval Habibe Deniz
Published: April 2023

Machine-brain interfaces (MBI) affect General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users' privacy and data protection. MBIs can transform industries and improve lives by directly connecting human brains to computers. However, these advances raise worries about personal data misuse and abuse and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to protect privacy and data. The article examines the relationship between privacy and MBIs in the context of the GDPR and closely examines surveillance risks posed by MBIs. The article also considers MBIs' ethicality and privacy as a human right. Thus, this essay examines the GDPR's current condition considering the the Brussels Effect and sustainability.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KADERISASI DAN IDEOLOGI DALAM PARTAI POLITIK: STUDI KASUS AKTIVITAS INTERNAL PDIP
Authors: Danuwidjaja Arfan Fadhillah , Firman Manan
Published: April 2023

Kaderisasi dan ideologi merupakan aspek penting dalam sebuah partai politik, terutama dalam aktivitas dari sebuah partai politik. Ideologi yang secara utama memainkan peran yang penting dalam sebagai landasan filosofis sebuah partai politik. Kaderisasi kemudian dapat dilihat sebagai pemenuhan tujuan tersebut dalam konteks filosofis partai politik. Hubungan antara kaderisasi dan ideologi sebuah partai politik kemudian menjadi hal yang penting untuk ditelusuri tentang bagaimana kedua konsep tersebut bergesekan dengan satu sama lain. Artikel ini secara khusus dibuat dengan tujuan untuk menelusuri bagaimana ideologi mempengaruhi kegiatan kaderisasi dari sebuah partai, dan apakah kegiatan kaderisasi dilakukan dengan prinsip filosofis yang ada dalam ideologi partai politik. Hal ini secara khusus dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yang berbasiskan pada data dan informasi yang secara langsung didapatkan dari studi kasus terhadap aktivitas internal Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan. Secara keseluruhan, hasil dari penelitian yang ada di artikel ini menemukan bahwa hubungan antara kaderisasi dan ideologi dalam partai politik secara praktisnya berpusat pada upaya untuk menghasilkan persepsi publik yang baik terhadap partai politik dan ideologi yang dianut oleh partai tersebut.
Application of Spectral Computed Tomography (CT) Combined with Conventional CT Features in Differentiating Malignant Pulmonary Mass-Like Lesions
Authors: Chen Luyun , Huang Yuanyi
Published: April 2023

Background: Pulmonary mass-like lesions are one of the common manifestations of respiratory disorders. Differential diagnosis of these lesions is a major challenge in imaging studies. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the efficacy of spectral computed tomography (CT) features combined with conventional CT features in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary mass-like lesions. Patients and Methods: This case-control study was performed on a malignant group consisting of patients and a benign group consisting of controls. The imaging characteristics and spectral CT parameters were evaluated in 77 patients who met the inclusion criteria. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine independent predictors of malignant pulmonary lump-like lesions. Three models were established, including a radiomic feature model, a spectral CT model, and a combined model. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was also plotted to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of the models. Results: Some CT features were significantly different between the malignant and benign groups, including the long-axis diameter (44.86 ± 18.42 in the malignant group vs. 55.59 ± 22.57 in the benign group; P = 0.07), mediastinal lymphadenopathy (25.00% in the benign group vs. 62.26% in the malignant group; P = 0.02), and mediastinal lymph node confluence (4.17% in the benign group vs. 41.51% in the malignant group; P = 0.01). The CT values at 40 keV (157.25 ± 79.23 vs. 148.46 ± 25.36, P = 0.047) and K40 - 70 keV (2.76 ± 2.05 vs. 2.52 ± 0.60, P = 0.04) were significantly higher in the benign group compared to the malignant group in the arterial phase (AP). Besides, the iodine concentration (IC) (14.73 ± 10.65 vs. 13.44 ± 3.24, P = 0.039; 17.52 ± 5.29 vs. 13.87 ± 5.81, P = 0.035), normalized iodine concentration (NIC) (0.15 ± 0.06 vs. 0.11 ± 0.05, P = 0.015; 0.41 ± 0.11 vs. 0.35 ± 0.10, P = 0.017), and Zeff value (8.46 ± 0.63 vs. 8.43 ± 0.28, P = 0.034; 8.60 ± 0.29 vs. 8.39 ± 0.33, P = 0.035) were significantly higher in the benign group compared to the malignant group, both in the AP and venous phase (VP). The logistic regression model, integrating CT features and spectral CT parameters, showed the highest diagnostic efficacy (area under the curve [AUC], 0.956; sensitivity, 87.5%; specificity, 90.6%). Conclusion: The quantitative spectral CT parameters, combined with conventional CT features, could help distinguish benign and malignant pulmonary mass-like lesions, providing an essential basis for developing treatment plans.
Oral Health Among Pregnant Women at Ilam, Iran: A KAP Study
Authors: Daneshvar Samira , Ghazanfari Zeinab , Hoseiny-Rad Manijeh , Aivazi Negar , Aivazi Ali Ashraf
Published: April 2023

Background: Pregnancy is a unique period during a woman’s life and is characterized by complex physiological changes, which may adversely affect oral health. Objectives: The current study aimed at determining pregnant women’s knowledge, attitude and practice on oral health in 2018 to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice and subsequently decreasing oral diseases. Methods: In a cross- sectional study, 320 pregnant women referring to Ilam city health centers were selected through simple random sampling method. Data collection was done employing a questionnaire containing four main parts viz demographic, knowledge, attitude, and practice questions on oral health. Results: The mean age of pregnant women was 27.74 years. Their knowledge, attitude, and practice on oral health during pregnancy were moderate. Further, 16.2%, 12.5%, and 18.1% of them were having good knowledge, attitude and practice on oral health, respectively. The statistically significant relationship was seen between mothers’ knowledge and occupation, education, insurance coverage, and training provided in health centers on oral health (P < 0.05). The practice of pregnant mothers on oral health showed a significant relationship with their education at 0.05 level. Conclusions: Based on the finding obtained, the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women on oral health during pregnancy were almost good. Paying much more attention through proper educational interventions on oral health during pregnancy is highly recommended.
Benign Keratosis: A Useful Term?
Authors: Scott Rebecca , Oakley Amanda
Published: April 2023

Introduction:  Seborrheic keratosis (SK), lichen planus-like keratosis (LPLK), and solar lentigo (SL) are common benign skin lesions. These lesions are frequently seen adjacent to each other or can arise from one another. They can sometimes be difficult to differentiate despite having distinct histopathological features. 
Objectives: We evaluated dermoscopic images of 80 skin lesions to confirm the term ‘benign keratosis’ is useful for an undifferentiated SK/LPLK/SL where there are overlapping clinical and dermoscopic characteristics.
Methods: Clinical and dermoscopic images were sourced from a teledermoscopy service database of 13,000 lesions in 7,000 patients. The database was queried for SK, SL or LPLK in sun-exposed sites. Each lesion was evaluated based on specific dermoscopic criteria and the results analyzed.
Results:  Lesions were identified with mixed clinical and dermoscopic criteria of SK and SL, and in some, dermoscopic criteria for LPLK were also present.
Conclusions: This study highlights the relationship between these lesions. We confirm the term ‘benign keratosis’ is useful for mixed lesions or for those that are difficult to classify.
Clinicopathological Study of 307 Patients with Lichen Planus Actinicus and Pigmentosus Referred to Razi Skin Hospital from 2016 to 2021
Authors: Kamyab Kambiz , Gholi Zahra , Ghiasi Maryam , Pirzadeh Marzieh , Nasimi Maryam
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The two less-known subtypes of lichen planus (LP) are lichen planus actinicus (LPA) and lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP), with the highest prevalence in the Middle East. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological profile of these patients. Methods: 307 cases including 184 LPA and 123 LPP patients were recruited from the registered pathology reports of Razi Skin Hospital of Tehran from April 2016 to March 2021. The clinical features and pathological reports were extracted and analyzed. Results: Among 307 patients, 117 (63.9%) in the LPA group and 88 (71.5%) in the LPP group were women. Duration of disease ranged from 1 month to 20 years and 1 month to 12 years in the LPA and LPP groups, respectively. Face (159 patients), limbs (68), and neck (23) were the most frequent sites of involvement in LPA patients, whereas face (60 patients), limbs (47), and trunk (42) were more commonly involved in the LPP patients. Pruritus and oral mucosal lesions were found with similar frequency in both groups. Pathological evaluation showed vacuolar degeneration of basal layer (100%), lymphocytes infiltration (97.3%), and melanin incontinence (58.2%) as the most frequent findings in LPA and vacuolar degeneration of basal layer (100%), lymphocytes infiltration (100%), and melanin incontinence (52/8%) as the most frequent findings in LPP cases.Conclusion: LPA and LPP were both more prevalent among women.  Face was the most common site of involvement in both LPA and LPP. Vacuolar degeneration, lymphocyte infiltration, melanin incontinence, and hyperkeratosis were more common histological findings in this study.
A Non-interventional Study on Vismodegib for Basal Cell Carcinoma With A Treat-To-Target Regimen In Swedish Patients
Authors: Bendsöe Niels , Paoli John , Söderkvist Karin , Persson Bertil , Halldin Christina , Ihrlund Linda , Wolodarski Maria
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Real-life data on vismodegib in advanced basal cell carcinoma (aBCC) are limited. Optimal treatment duration is left to the discretion of the physician.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness, safety and treatment pattern for vismodegib in aBCC in clinical practice.
Methods: In this multicenter, non-interventional, prospective study, 49 Swedish patients planned for vismodegib treatment were included. The treatment pattern observed was treatment until remission, allowing unlimited discontinuations/pauses.
Results: The majority of patients (93.8%), discontinued at least once during the study. Compared to earlier studies there was a decrease of more than 2 months with actual drug intake, reducing the patients burden and costs, at the same time as a high number of responses were seen (87.8%). Median progression-free-survival was 16.7 months, and 90% of the patients were alive at 13.3 months. Ten patients were re-challenged with vismodegib at recurrence or progression, resulting in five partial remissions and three complete remissions. 
Conclusions: Clinical response rates with vismodegib for aBCC were similar to those of similar trials despite a shorter and more intermittent treatment duration. The majority of re-challenges lead to partial or complete remissions.
Tacrolimus in Solution as an Option to Inflammatory Conditions of the Scalp
Authors: Scharf Camila , Licata Gaetano , Briatico Giulia , Pellerone Sebastiano , Argenziano Giuseppe , Giorgio Caterina Mariarosaria
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Several dermatological diseases lead to inflammatory conditions of the scalp. Most of these afflictions are recalcitrant and require long term maintenance treatment.
Objectives: We present a case series where topical tacrolimus was used in a solution vehicle for these conditions.
Methods: A total of 22 patients (aged 24-90 years) with confirmed diagnosis of lichen planus pilaris (LPP),discoid lupus (DL),frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA),erosive pustulosis of the scalp (EPS) or folliculitis decalvans (FD) were evaluated and treated with tacrolimus solution (0.1%) applied twice daily for 1 month, then once daily for another month and alternate days for 4 months. Efficacy was evaluated by an investigator global assessment,clinical and dermoscopic evaluation at weeks 4,8 and 24.The safety assessment included monitoring of all adverse events.
Results: The study included 13 patients with LPP, 2 with DL, 2 with FD, 2 with EPS and 3 with AFF.After 1 month, 14 patients (63.6%) had a good response and 7 (31.8%) had excellent response.After 2 months, 16 patients (72.7%) had excellent response, and this response was persistent after 6 months of treatment.
Conclusions: Tacrolimus in solution,even if not yet commercially available,was an effective and well tolerated alternative for the maintenance treatment of inflammatory conditions of the scalp.
Dermoscopy in Selected Latin American Countries: A Preliminary Look into Current Trends and Future Opportunities Among Dermatology Residency Programs
Authors: Perez Mariana , Williams Natalie , Avila Alejandra , Bakos Renato , Bittencourt Flavia , Carlos-Ortega Blanca , Garzona Laura , Larre-Borges Alejandra , Naverrete-Dechent Cristian , Pinos Victor , Salerni Gabriel , Shum-Tien Jackie , Jaimes Natalia
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Dermoscopy is a useful technique that aids in early detection of skin cancer by increasing diagnostic accuracy with adequate training. However, dermoscopy is not uniformly taught to residents worldwide. Dermoscopy training in Latin American dermatology residency programs has not been explored.
Objectives: To assess current dermoscopy training among dermatology residency programs in Latin America (e.g. training modalities, preferred/most effective modalities per residents, diseases/pathologies taught).
Methods: Cross-sectional survey distributed via email between March and May 2021. Chief residents from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay were invited to participate.
Results: 81 chief residents completed the questionnaire (81/126, 64.2%). 72% of programs had an established dermoscopy curriculum, with dedicated hours of training varying greatly by program. Institutions commonly utilized sessions with “unknown” dermoscopy images and direct teaching by experts in the clinical setting as supplements to lectures, also described by residents as most effective. The most commonly taught methods included pattern analysis (74.1%), the two-step algorithm (61.7%), and the ABCD rule (59.3%). Almost all respondents reported desiring additional training during residency and believe that dermoscopy training should be a requirement to graduate from residency.
Conclusion: This study highlights the current landscape in dermoscopy training among dermatology residency programs in Latin America, demonstrating room for improvement and standardization in dermoscopic education and training. Our results serve as a baseline reference and provide valuable information to guide future educational initiatives incorporating successful teaching strategies (e.g. spaced education/repetition, flipped classroom model) used in dermatology and other fields.
Non-domination without Rights?
Authors: Pala Davide ,   Department of Philosophy, Florida State University
Published: April 2023

What is the relation between non-domination and rights in the sense of claim-rights? This article argues that this relation is a tight one: rights turn out to be a necessary constituent of non-domination, or they are necessary, in a non-causal sense, for non-domination to come into existence and have its distinctive normative character. In particular, rights are necessary to constitute the following features of non-domination: the authority that non-domination signifies and the respect it demands; the kind of accountability that the non-arbitrariness condition of non-domination demands; and the robustness of non-domination. The article then suggests that rights, even if necessary for non-domination, are not also sufficient. It concludes by illustrating how the protection of rights often supports, rather than contradicts, other republican aims.
Ecocidal aspects of the environment in the Shiva trilogy: A perspective
Authors: Bala Saroj , Dwivedi Rajiv R.
Published: April 2023

Ecology and sustainability of the environment and the philosophy of conservation are essential parts of the mythology. Amish has raised this issue through his novels based on Hindu mythology. The paper attempts to highlight the ecocidal aspects of the environment and degradation caused by the elixir called Somras produced for attaining eternal youth and longevity in the Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi. It focuses on how literature reflects people’s crucial relation to nature, eventually leading to sustainable development. One of the grey sides of the so-called development is the fact that modern societies dispose of different types of pollutants in the air and water discarded by industries that harm flora and fauna. The paper aims to explore this critical problem with an ecocritical perspective, raised in the text through the concept of Somras in the region of the Sapt Sindhu in the Shiva Trilogy.
Synthesis, spectral characterization and antimicrobial effect of Cu(II) complexes of schiff Base Ligand, N-(3,4- dimethoxybenzylidene)-3-aminopyridine (DMBAP) Derived from 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde and 3-aminopyridine
Authors: Kumar Anil , Kumar Aditya
Published: April 2023

The present study emphasizes strictly on the synthesis, and characterization of complex 3,4- dimethoxybenzaldehyde and 3-aminopyridine with Cu(II) using several techniques like Elemental Analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, NMR, HRMS, UV-vis spectroscopy, Magnetic Susceptibility and Conductivity Measurements. The Ligand [L] acts as bidentate and co-ordinates through Nitrogen atom of imine group [azomethine group] and Nitrogen atom of pyridine ring. Electronic data of the complexes suggest the probable geometry is octahedral in nature. All the complexes and ligand were screened for their antibacterial activity and behaved non-electrolytic in nature. The metal ligand ratio obeys 1:2 ratio. Antimicrobial studies of gram-positive bacteria (GPB)- (Bacillus subtilis), gram-negative bacteria (GNB)- (E. coli) and some antibiotic reveal the MIC value in the range of (6–20 mm) followed the order [Cu(L)2Cl2]>[Cu(L)2Br2]>Antibiotic>Ligand. Antimicrobial activity has been explained on the basis of Tweedy Chelation Theory (TCT) and Anil’s Conceptual Model of Inhibition (ACMI).
Efficacy of coffee farmers’ cooperatives in Gimbo Woreda, Kafa Zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Mustefa Ahmed
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to examine the trend of cooperative unions towards quality coffee production and supply and identify the challenges of coffee farmers’ cooperative unions in Gimbo woreda (district). Ten cooperative unions located in the woreda were selected to conduct the study. To achieve the objective of the study descriptive research design was employed and to obtain relevant information, 333 union members were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Both primary and secondary data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and document analysis. Collected data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The study revealed that farmers are effectively applying agronomic, physiological, pre- and post-harvest activities and producing quality coffee. However, they are not getting economic benefits from their product. Due to this, they are not motivated to produce high amounts and quality of coffee on their farmland. Cooperatives are not effectively providing services for their members. The government is also playing a role in improving the performance of cooperatives. Thus, it is recommended that all concerned bodies need to give due attention to improving the performance of cooperatives and members’ economic benefit
Validating the dairy marketing performance of Mizan-Aman town, Bench-Sheko zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Mustefa Ahmed
Published: April 2023

The broad objective of the study was to investigate the determinants of dairy market in Mizan-Aman town, Bench-Sheko zone, Ethiopia. For the purpose of the study, 228 sample households were selected from the town using a stratified random sampling technique and the field data were collected using questionnaires. The binary linear regression model analysis was employed to identify determinants that affect the dairy market. The model result showed that dairy market was strongly and significantly affected by use of improved feed, demand for milk, frequency of getting training, access for credit, and education of the household heads. Shortage of feed and seasonality of demand, particularly in fasting time are challenges of dairy marketing in the area. Dairy producers, retailers, farms, and cooperatives were found the main milk market channel of the study area. The dairy market in the study area uses an informal marketing system which shows the underdevelopment of dairy marketing. Thus, dairy development interventions should be aimed at addressing both dairy production technological gaps and marketing problems. Further, the study shows that there is a high demand for dairy products. Therefore, dairy processing industry’s establishment, support for dairy producers and improving access to services should receive due attention in order to improve dairy market in the study area by all dairy development stakeholders