bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacts of radiation therapy on quality of life and pain relief in patients with bone metastases
Authors: Hoveidaei Armin , Karimi Mehdi , Khalafi Vida , Fazeli Patrick , Hoveidaei Amir Human
Published: September 2024

Bone metastases (BM) are a common complication in advanced cancer patients, significantly contributing to morbidity and mortality due to their ability to cause pain, fractures, and spinal cord compression. Radiation therapy (RT) is vital in managing these complications by targeting metastatic lesions to ease pain, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of skeletal-related events such as fractures. Evidence supports the effectiveness of RT in pain relief, showing its ability to provide significant palliation and lessen the need for opioid painkillers, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life (QoL) for patients with BM. However, optimizing RT outcomes involves considerations such as the choice of radiation technique, dose fractionation schedules, and the integration of supportive care measures to mitigate treatment-related side effects like fatigue and skin reactions. These factors highlight the importance of personalized treatment planning tailored to individual patient needs and tumor characteristics. This mini-review aims to provide comprehensive insights into the multifaceted impacts of RT on pain management and QoL enhancement in BM patients, with implications for refining clinical practices and advancing patient care through the synthesis of findings from various studies.
Pain management in acute musculoskeletal injury: Effect of opioid vs nonopioid medications
Authors: Fiore Marco , Nasto Luigi Aurelio , McCaffery Eleni , Barletta Fannia , Visconti Angela , Gargano Francesca , Pola Enrico , Pace Maria Caterina
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

The use of opioids for pain is linked to an increased risk of developing opioid use disorder, and has resulted in the emergence of the opioid crisis over the last few years.

AIM

The systematic review question is “How does the use of opioid medications in pain management, compared with non-opioid medications, affect pain intensity over the short, intermediate, and long-term in adults with acute traumatic pain?”.

METHODS

The protocol was prospectively registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews: CRD42021279639. Medline and Google Scholar were electronically searched for controlled peer-reviewed studies published in full, with the PICO framework: P: Adult patients with traumatic injuries, I: Opioid medications, C: Non-opioid medications, O: A minimum clinically important difference (MCID) in pain.

RESULTS

After full-text screening, we included 14 studies in the qualitative synthesis. Of these 14 studies, 12 were randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and 2 were pseudo-RCTs with a total of 2347 patients enrolled. There was heterogeneity in both medication utilized and outcome in these studies; only two studies were homogeneous regarding the type of study conducted, the opioid used, its comparator, and the outcome explored. The MCID was evaluated in 8 studies, while in 6 studies, any measured pain reduction was considered as an outcome. In 11 cases, the setting of care was the Emergency Department; in 2 cases, care occurred out-of-hospital; and in one case, the setting was not well-specified. The included studies were found to have a low-moderate risk of bias.

CONCLUSION

Non-opioids can be considered an alternative to opioids for short-term pain management of acute musculoskeletal injury. Intravenous ketamine may cause more adverse events than other routes of administration.
Estudio de vulnerabilidad climática en el cantón Mocache, Los Ríos, Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Quevedo, Ecuador., Nieto-Cañarte Carlos Alberto , Lozano-Mendoza Pedro Harrys ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Quevedo, Ecuador., Corella-Romero Paula Mishell ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Quevedo, Ecuador., Sánchez-Loor Magina Noelia ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Quevedo, Ecuador., Sánchez-Loor Narcisa Claribel ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Quevedo, Ecuador., Muñoz-Rodríguez Kevin Ismael ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Quevedo, Ecuador.
Published: September 2024

Este estudio analiza los riesgos climáticos y las vulnerabilidades del cantón Mocache. A través de una metodología de evaluación de riesgos adaptada a las condiciones particulares de catón, se determinaron las áreas más vulnerables a los impactos del cambio climático. Los resultados muestran que las áreas rurales son especialmente susceptibles debido a la falta de infraestructura adecuada y a la deforestación. Este estudio contribuye a la comprensión de las dinámicas de riesgo en áreas rurales y destaca la importancia tomar de acciones coordinadas para mitigar los efectos adversos del cambio climático en Mocache.
Use of Guideline-Recommended Heart Failure Drugs in High-, Middle-, and Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Satheesh Gautam , Dhurjati Rupasvi , Alston Laura , Tesfay Fisaha , Pant Rashmi , Bahiru Ehete , Bambs Claudia , Agarwal Anubha , Peters Sanne A. E. , Salam Abdul , Johansson Isabelle
Published: September 2024

Optimal use of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) can prevent hospitalization and mortality among patients with heart failure (HF). We aimed to assess the prevalence of GDMT use for HF across geographic regions and country-income levels. We systematically reviewed observational studies (published between January 2010 and October 2020) involving patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction. We conducted random-effects meta-analyses to obtain summary estimates. We included 334 studies comprising 1,507,849 patients (31% female). The majority (82%) of studies were from high-income countries, with Europe (45%) and the Americas (33%) being the most represented regions, and Africa (1%) being the least. Overall prevalence of GDMT use was 80% (95% CI 78%–81%) for β-blockers, 82% (80%–83%) for renin–angiotensin-system inhibitors, and 41% (39%–43%) for mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. We observed an exponential increase in GDMT use over time after adjusting for country-income levels (p < 0.0001), but significant gaps persist in low- and middle-income countries. Multi-level interventions are needed to address health-system, provider, and patient-level barriers to GDMT use.
Data-driven approaches to improving emergency response times and patient outcomes
Authors: Algfari Sultan Mohammed , Alghamdi Abeer Saleh , Almuhaylib Abdulaziz Mohammed , Alzaher Mohammed Abdullah , Alotaibi Suhoud Saud , Alanazi ‎‏Zaid Helal , Alwaked Mohammed Hamoud , Al-Sharari Fawaz Ayed , Alrashidi Abdulaziz Ahmad , Alrasheed Bander Batti , Alsarimi Fayez Abdullah Hussain , Alanazi Amani Ayyadhah , Alumtairi Adel Zayed
Published: September 2024

Background: Data-driven disaster management represents a transformative shift from traditional methods, crucial amid increasing natural and man-made disasters. The escalation in climate-related threats and high-risk population densities has underscored the inadequacy of conventional disaster management strategies. This research explores the potential of big data analytics to revolutionize disaster preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Aim: This study aims to investigate the application of big data analytics in enhancing disaster management strategies, focusing on how extensive datasets can improve risk mitigation, response efficiency, and recovery processes. Methods: The research employs a comprehensive review of data-driven disaster management techniques, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). It analyzes how these technologies utilize big data to predict, prepare for, and manage disasters. Additionally, the study examines the role of data-driven decision support systems and process mining in refining disaster management approaches. Results: Findings reveal that big data analytics significantly enhances predictive capabilities, response efficiency, and recovery operations. GIS technologies offer detailed spatial insights, AI improves predictive modeling, and IoT provides real-time situational awareness. The integration of these technologies supports more effective disaster preparedness and response strategies, although challenges in data quality and ethical concerns persist.
LOS CERAMBÍCIDOS (COLEOPTERA: CERAMBYCIDAE) DE LA COLECCIÓN DE INSECTOS DE COLPOS-MONTECILLO, MÉXICO
Authors: Lagos Ordoñez Mauricio Enrique , Romero Napoles Jesús
Published: September 2024

RESUMEN. El presente trabajo muestra un listado taxonómico de 396 especies incluidas en 215 géneros y cinco subfamilias (Lamiinae, Lepturinae, Prioninae, Parandrinae, Spondylinae) de la familia Cerambycidae, además se presenta información de su distribución geográfica y sus plantas hospederas, El trabajo se realizó con información biológica resguardada del año 1931 hasta el 2018 de la Colección Entomológica del Colegio de Postgraduados, del campus Montecillo (COLPOS). El material analizado proviene de 11 países: Brasil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá y Estados Unidos. El país con mayor aporte de especies fue México con el registro de 257 taxones, provenientes de todos los estados. El mayor número de especies fue registrado de los estados de Jalisco con 86, Morelos 80 y Veracruz 76, además, se indican siete nuevos registros de especies para el país.
Imperialismo y guerra no convencional en nuestra América
Authors: Bonino Jasaui José Carlos
Published: September 2024

En el presente artículo se hace un recorrido a través de una serie de estrategias contenidas a lo interno de lo que conocemos como Guerra no Convencional o guerra de quinta generación, que se ha generalizado desde el inicio del presente siglo. Se analizan las más representativas a partir de los sucesos acaecidos en el continente en los últimos veinte años, desde una perspectiva antiimperialista, con el objetivo de conocer el encadenamiento de cada una de estas estrategias en una articulada visión imperialista orientada a controlar y dominar por la fuerza a los pueblos de Nuestramérica que luchan por su liberación.
The influence of TQM practices on organizational performance in Jordanian industrial SMEs: Exploring the mediating role of innovation
Authors: Al Nohoud Odeh Mohammad , Awang Zainudin , Afthanorhan Asyraf , Abdullah Hamdy , Ismail Izzat
Published: September 2024

This study emphasizes the value of innovation in improving performance by examining the relationship between organizational performance, innovation, and Total Quality Management (TQM) in Jordanian industrial small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We selected the 381 prospective respondents, including managers, engineers, and technicians who make decisions, from the sampling framework using the standard random sampling technique. The study provided the self-managed questionnaires to the selected respondents, who replied within the allotted period. We obtained 344 valid answers after a few weeks. This study used the Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) method, as the model under examination was derived from established theories from previous studies. The study utilized IBM-SPSS-AMOS 25.0 to construct and assess hypotheses. Additionally, we examined the fitness, reliability, and validity of the constructs using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The findings suggest that all constructs demonstrated excellent fit, reliability, and validity, supporting their suitability for further analysis. The results showed that total quality management practices have a statistically significant effect on both the mediating role (innovation) and the performance of the organization when the mediator is present. The results showed that the mediating role (innovation) has a statistically significant impact on organizational performance in institutions. The impact of total quality management methods on organizational performance was not statistically significant.
Exploration of the Practice Path of Cultural Landscape Regeneration Driven by the Concept of "Fishery +": A Case Study of Gaoyao Jiangkou Fishing Village
Authors: Zhang Hong , Liang Shiyi , Guan Yingying , Lin Ying , Mo Xiaoyou
Published: September 2024

Under the strategic background of comprehensive rural revitalization, the development of cultural landscape of Jiangkou Fishing Village, as a key village in the implementation of the "Millions and Thousands of Projects", cannot be delayed. Jiangkou fishing village has unique eco-tourism cultural resources, but in the process of rural revitalization and development of Jiangkou fishing village, there are still problems such as the lack of synchronization between the characteristic Danjia culture and the development of the village industry, the serious homogenization of products and services, and the lack of successors of the characteristic Danjia intangible cultural heritage. Therefore, we propose to take the unique Danjia culture of Jiangkou Village as the cornerstone, and with the support of the concept of "Fishery +", we propose to conduct a series of cultural regeneration studies on Jiangkou fishing villages, dig deep into the connotation of national culture, innovate new forms of rural development, and lay a solid foundation for Jiangkou fishing villages to comprehensively promote the rural revitalization strategy.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WINTER TOURISM IN THE ARAGATSOTN REGION
Authors: Martirosyan L. , Sargsyan R. , Abrahamyan V. , Grigoryan L.
Published: September 2024

The article presents an assessment of winter tourism resources in the Aragatsotn region to stimulate tourist activity in the region.

Due to the diverse natural and climatic conditions, tourism and, in particular, winter tourism can become one of the important areas of economic development in Aragatsotn.

An important task of organizing recreation and tourism is the correct and rational direction of seasonal flows, which will ensure the smooth operation of the tourist complex of the region throughout the year.

The Aragatsotn region has great opportunities for the development of historical, cultural, ecological, and rural tourism, but the possibilities of winter tourism in the region are practically not used. In this regard, it is necessary to evaluate the format (morphometric) indicators of the relief of the region, the severity of winter conditions, the availability of infrastructure, etc. In this article, we present the features of the formation of snow cover on the territory of the Aragatsotn region and its tourist assessment. It should be emphasized that the development of winter tourism in the Aragatsotn tourist complex is important. This will solve the problem of seasonal asymmetry, which will allow the hotel industry to emerge from winter downtime, ensuring new tourist flows from abroad.
ASSESSMENT OF SPATIO-TEMPORAL CHANGES IN NDVI AND NDWI INDEX VALUES IN AREAS OF RARE PLANT SPECIES OF RA
Authors: Hambardzumyan A.
Published: September 2024

Geoinformation systems and remote sensing technologies provide a great opportunity to analyze environmental processes on a local or global scale. The research was carried out to consider the conservation of Biodiversity and the sustainable use of land and water resources, taking into account the vulnerability of climate change. Sentinel 2 satellite images, which are suitable for land cover mapping and change monitoring due to their resolution, were used. In the course of this study, the spatiotemporal changes of two spectral indices (NDVI, NDWI) were studied in order to develop and maintain sustainable biodiversity and ensure a normal living environment. The values of the spectral indices, their differences and the patterns of changes in ratios in the distribution areas of rare plant species were studied. Based on a digital model of the relief of RA, using Sentinel 2 satellite images, for the first time, Allium woronowii Miscz. ex Grossh., Inula acaulis Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss., Draba araratica Rupr., Scleranthus perennis L., Primula amoena M. Bieb., Acanthus dioscoridis. the coordinates of rare plant species have been juxtaposed on the NDVI, NDWI maps, with the aim of revealing the effect of the quantitative change in the values of the above-mentioned integral indices on the distribution areas of plants.
Comparison of Clinico-Biochemical and Transient Elastography Findings Among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors:   Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, Devi S , Sahu Suchanda ,   Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, Vennala VL ,   Intern, MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, Panigrahi MK ,   Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, Behera KK ,   Department of Endocrinology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India
Published: September 2024

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest chronic liver disease. It is characterized by a wide range of symptoms like fatigue, pain, or dullness in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen or none at all. The risk factors linked to NAFLD are type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity, and genetic predisposition. In this study, the clinical, biochemical, and ultrasonography findings were compared in NAFLD patients with and without T2DM. The liver elastography (FibroScan) measured liver stiffness (LSM), and the liver fibrosis index 4 (FIB-4) were both significantly higher in diabetic patients. The controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) was not statistically significant when compared in the two groups. There was a significant negative correlation between FIB-4 and platelet counts in both groups; p = 0.006 in non-diabetics and p = 0.001 in diabetics. There was a significant positive correlation between FIB-4 and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the non-diabetic group only. The non-invasive diagnostic and prognostic markers of NAFLD that are LSM, and FIB-4 are more reliable than inflammatory markers. Though the dietary habits, anthropometric measurements, and physical activity were not different and did not pose risk factors in our population, we need to study the genetic and epigenetic factors in our population.
WAYS TO IMPROVE THE LEGAL REGULATION OF DEFENSE PROCUREMENT IN UKRAINE
Authors: Ocheretny Mykola
Published: September 2024

The article examines problematic issues of the functioning of defense procurement and their impact on the state’s defense capability.The issue of improving the current norms of the Law of Ukraine «On Defense Procurement» was considered. It was emphasized that in the conditions of a full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, the prompt adjustment of state policy in the field of providing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the security and defense forcesdepends on the quality of the current legislation of Ukraine.In domestic science and practice, the issue of defense procurement is new and insufficiently studied, since the relevant legislative act, which regulates the specified sphere, – the Law of Ukraine “On Defense Procurement” – de jure entered into force only on January 1, 2021, and de facto – partially began to be applied from January 1, 2022, since with the beginning of the full-scale invasionof the russian federation on the territory of Ukraine, procurement procedures, stipulated by the specified legal document, were not applied.Inadequate and/or low-quality legislation in the field of defense procurement leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of the security and defense sector in performing its functional duties, and therefore decreases the level of the state’s defense capability. The full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine requires prompt adjustment of state policy in the field of logistical support of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, territorial defense forces in their composition, theSecurity Service of Ukraine, other subjects of the security and defense sector, the introduction of non-standard approaches to the introduction of the latest technologies with the aim of increasing the capacities of these structures. In this regard, legislation in this area should be immaculate and meet modern requirements.
HOMOCENTRIC APPROACH AND MIGRATION: CHALLENGES IN TRANSNATIONAL CONSTITUTIONALISM
Authors: Sofinska Iryna , Kovalchuk Vitalii
Published: September 2024

For more than a hundred years (1914-2022), citizenship, passporting, migration and freedom of movement of persons acquired new shades in the context of transnational constitutionalism. The spread of COVID-19 around the world requires a geopolitical, legal and strategic rethinking of the passport as a standardized written (machine) visual personalized anthropometric proof of citizenship. The purpose of the article is to try to outline the objectification of people-centrism and migration in the context of modern transnational constitutionalism. Comprehensive disclosure of modern challenges of migration, taking into account the argumentation of its human-dimensional and universal character is the primary task of this article. Relevant analytical and statistical expert reports and forecasts give a clear attitude towards the further modernization of the concept of citizenship and human-centeredness of migration. The spectrum of applied methods in the research — from analysis to comparative and statistical. The COVID-19 pandemic gave impetus to the transformation of the concept of freedom of movement of a person and free choice of residence in the European Union. The introduction of mandatory use of vaccination certificates increased the freedom of movement of persons, butdid not guarantee the security of personal data, non-interference in privacy, prohibition of contact and individual tracking. The presence of a passport as proof of the bearer’s citizenship and a visa (if necessary) is no longer sufficient to exercise freedom of movement. Migration risks and the declaration of martial law in Ukraine in 2022 caused a complete rethinking of the fundamentalprinciples of constitutionalism in the context of ensuring the rule of law and democracy.
INHERITANCE STATUTE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION OF DIFFERENT STATES
Authors: Gafarova Khanimana
Published: September 2024

In the modern period, as a result of the comprehensive development taking place in the international arena, there has been an increase in the number of hereditary relations of an international nature. Regulation of basic international hereditary relations deemed to be one of the urgent problems of our time. The reason for this problem is that the substantive rights of States in this area differ from each other. Studying the legislation of the world countries in the field of inheritance and conducting a comparative analysis, we observe significant differences, the absence of an international regulatory mechanism in this area or the presence of certain legal gaps. It is obvious that legislative acts in the field of regulation of these relations are different both in content and in form.
LEGAL SHORTCOMINGS OF ACCOUNTING FOR LEASING OPERATIONS IN THE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AND PROPOSALS FOR THEIR SOLUTION
Authors: Guliyeva Shafa
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the features of leasing operations in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The focus is on the regulatory and legal aspects of the control of leasing operations. An attempt has been made to identify the existing shortcomings, analyse them, and on this basis formulate proposals for their elimination. The normative legal documents of the Republic of Azerbaijan and other states are used in the work. As a result of the study, the peculiarities of the regulation of leasing operations are revealed, the prospects for the development of this direction in Azerbaijan are determined.In addition, this article examines the history of the introduction of the leasing agreement into Azerbaijan legislation, as well as some practical aspects of its formation. A comparative analysis of the current legislation with the previous one regulating the procedure for concluding and executing this agreement and considering it as a special type of services is carried out. The article also notes that in practice, erroneous attempts were made to fit leasing under a loan agreement, which does not correspond to its legal nature. The relevant Resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan is analysed in this issue. The article classifies the forms of the leasing agreement and reveals its content with reference to legislation, legal literature, as well as judicial practice.In the next few years, the leasing market should expect significant recovery growth. The article tackles the main shortcomings of the legislation regulating relations in the field of leasing relations and provides proposals for their elimination. The relevance of the article lies in the fact that in the coming years, the leasing market should expect significant recovery growth, for which leasing companies and their clients need government support not only in subsidizing, but also in improving the legislative framework.
CONCEPTS, FORMS, TYPES AND MAIN CATEGORIES OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMUNICATION OF THE VICTIM IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors: Rakipova Inna , Pidgorodynsk Anastasiia , Melnyk Andriy
Published: September 2024

The paper examines the problem of human rights communication of the victim in criminal proceedings. The paper defines the doctrinal concept of human rights communication of the victim, its forms, types, and the main categories, which include the communicative position of the victim, communicative equality, communicative guarantees, and communicative barriers.The authors of this paper highlight the current criminal procedure legislation should guarantee the victim’s activity during the pre-trial investigation and court proceedings. In this regard, it becomes relevant to consider the problems of timely provision, protection, and effective restoration of the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of the victim in criminal proceedings and the creation and improvement of the system of communicative guarantees.The paper emphasizes that the criminal procedure activity of victims in criminal proceedings is a process when they, their representatives, or legal representatives implement the victim’s communicative position as an act of conscious will. This process is defined by communicative guarantees, is limited by communicative barriers, and determines the implementation of human rights communication of the victim in criminal proceedings on the basis of communicative equality.
CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IDEOLOGICAL ORIGINS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SYSTEM OF PRISON DISCIPLINE
Authors: Sokalska Olena
Published: September 2024

The present article delves into the origins and theoretical underpinnings of the carceral model of corrective punishment at Walnut Street Prison and the system of solitary confinement at Eastern State Penitentiary. The central research question to the extent to which the ideology advocated by the Society of Friends served as a formative influence in shaping the Pennsylvania system of prison discipline and its implementation in practice, as frequently acknowledged in historiography. To probe this inquiry, we have resorted to primary source materials and literature addressing the historical trajectory of penal institutions in Pennsylvania. It has been ascertained that the contention positing the pivotal involvement of the Society of Friends in the reformatory initiative gained traction primarily within the European penitentiary discourse on penology, through accounts of American prisons penned by La Rochefoucauld, Niemcewicz, Beaumont, and Tocqueville. The carceral model at Walnut Street Prison, characterized by distinctive attributes encompassing segregated confinement, hard labor, distinct treatment protocols grave for the most egregious of offenders, and administrative oversight by the Board of Inspectors, largely adhered to the English carceral model of corrective punishment. The conviction in the redemptive potential of seclusion was intrinsic to both religious and materialist penitentiary discourses of the era. Therefore, the ideology of the Society of Friends was not determinative here. The establishment of the system of separate and solitary confinement during the 1820s was instigated by the challenges encountered within the carceral model of Walnut Street Prison. It was a complex process and cannot be reduced to the realization of one religious group’s idea: it took into account the practical experience of prisons in Pennsylvania and other states, the theoretical research, and analyzed statistical data. The reform was predated by active public discourse and scholarly dialogues appraising the merits and limitations inherent in diverse models of prison discipline.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND ITS NATURE
Authors: Mammadova Zarifa
Published: September 2024

Administrative law is a branch of law that deals with management in contrast to other areas of law. Publicly important administrative activity or administrative management is the main function of the state. While legislative and judicial functions are performed from time to time, administrative action is performed at all times. Management arises in the process of social activity of people and regulates social relations arising from that process. Management consists of activities with organizational content. The concepts of administration, administrative proceedings, and administrative management are used in the theory. Administrative proceedings are activities carried out within the procedural rules established by this Law by the relevant administrative bodies based on the application of natural or legal persons or the initiative of the administrative bodies on the adoption, implementation, change or, cancellation of an administrative act, as well as on the consideration of administrative complaints. it is understood. Although the concept and characteristics of administrative proceedings are provided for in the law, it is possible to discover gaps in the activity of administrative bodies in practice. In this area, the adoption of the Law “On Administrative Proceedings” should be considered as an expression of the necessity of solving the problems arising during the relations between the state and citizens. The adoption of that Law is aimed at the perfect regulation of legal rules and, most importantly, at determining legal beginnings and guidelines for all administrative law. The goal of the legislator is to ensure uniformity of law in this area by adopting a law common to all state bodies. Some provisions, for example, the principles of the rule of law in administrative proceedings, were defined for the first time at the level of a single law. The principles of the legal state constitute the core of modern society. Without observing these principles, it is impossible to achieve neither the economic development of the state nor the general well-being of people. On the other hand, this Law serves to simplify and rationalize administrative proceedings. The main importance of the law is undoubtedly expressed in the strengthening of the position of the citizens whose rights are precisely and determined in the administrative proceedings. The citizen can now be sure that his rights established in that Law should be ensured to a minimum extent in his relations with state administrative bodies in any field.
Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens on Dietary Supplementation of Garlic and Ginger Powder
Authors: Ajayi E. A. , Sholademi E. L. , Abu O. A. , Iheanacho G. C. , Odoemena E. C. , Abolude A. T. , Judo O. , Akindoyin M. O. , Dahunsi P. O.
Published: September 2024

Feed additives are given to broiler diets to boost productivity and growth rate. Ginger and garlic have acquired popularity for increasing the health and nutritional value of poultry products. This study aims to evaluate how dietary supplementation with garlic and ginger powder, as well as their combination, affects broiler feed intake and growth performance. Arbor acres chicks, 180 days old, were randomly assigned to five treatments with three replicates (12 birds each). Treatment 1 was a diet without ginger or garlic (control). Treatments 2 and 3 included 0.25% of ginger and garlic, respectively. Treatments 4 and 5 contained 0.25% and 0.50% ginger and garlic, respectively. The feeding experiment was conducted for 42 days. During the beginning phase, birds fed a combination of 0.25% ginger and garlic showed significantly higher weekly weight gain (84.22g/bird) and daily weight gain (12.03g/bird) compared to other treatments. Birds fed with 0.25% ginger exhibited the highest feed intake throughout both the starter and finisher phases (20.84g/bird and 54.79g/bird, respectively). Birds fed 0.25% ginger and garlic exhibited considerably higher feed conversion ratios (p<0.05) throughout both the starter and finisher phases. Therefore, it can be inferred that ginger and garlic at the inclusion rate of 0.25% ginger, 0.25% garlic, and 0.25% garlic in combination with 0.25% ginger can improve the feed intake and weight gain of broilers.
Numerical Modeling of Thermal Energy Flow Compared with Data Obtained from an Experiment
Authors: Chodór Jarosław , Chomka Grzegorz , Orłowska Magdalena
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of numerical analyses of temperature distribution and heat flow distribution in the building partition. The analysis results were compared with the results of the real object. A very good convergence of the results was observed.
PECTUS EXCAVATUM EM GATO DOMÉSTICO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Haubert Francine Silva , Ramos Bárbara Carolina , Amadio Ana Cristina Teixeira , Malva Filho Nelson José , Kostolowics Mariana Mariani , Bertolazzi Sabrina , Gheno Brenda
Published: September 2024

Uma das condições congênitas que pode afetar gatos domésticos é o Pectus excavatum (PE), uma deformidade torácica caracterizada por uma concavidade no esterno e nas costelas, que resulta em uma aparência afundada da caixa torácica. Embora seja amplamente estudada em seres humanos, essa anomalia ainda é pouco explorada em animais, especialmente em gatos. Para aprofundar o conhecimento sobre a PE em gatos, foi realizado um estudo de caso de um gato atendido em uma Clínica Veterinária da região da Serra Gaúcha. A abordagem diagnóstica incluiu exames físicos e radiografias torácicas, que são essenciais para o diagnóstico da condição. Além disso, foram realizados exames complementares, como ecocardiograma, ultrassonografia abdominal, hemograma, bioquímica e teste de FIV/FELV, para avaliar o estado clínico e fisiológico do animal, confirmando o diagnóstico de Pectus excavatum através dos achados radiográficos. O tratamento medicamentoso incluiu fitoterápicos, como a Centella asiática e o Altilix®. A evolução do tratamento foi monitorada periodicamente com revisões regulares de exames de sangue e de imagem, com o objetivo de garantir o bem-estar do paciente.
ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA CHARLES SANDERS PIERCE PADA KONTEN TIKTOK DALAM POLITICAL BRANDING PRABOWO-GIBRAN DI PEMILIHAN UMUM 2024
Authors: Hanifah Fitri  , Muhammad Ichsan  , Ria Yunita
Published: September 2024

Dalam perkembangan media sosial, lanskap komunikasi politik global mengalami perubahan signifikan. Hal tersebut dapat memfasilitasi proses pembentukan citra politik yang lebih dapat dilakukan, terutama melalui praktik branding kandidat. Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis konten TikTok yang digunakan dalam branding politik Prabowo-Gibran pada Pemilihan Umum 2024 di Indonesia, serta dampaknya terhadap dinamika politik dan persepsi publik terhadap pasangan calon tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan interpretatif, menggunakan analisis semiotika untuk mengidentifikasi simbol-simbol dalam konten TikTok dari akun @gibran_rakabuming dan @partaigerindra. Prabowo-Gibran mengadopsi strategi branding fisik melalui penampilan dan bahasa tubuh untuk menciptakan kesan positif dan mudah dikenali. Penggunaan kemeja biru muda sebagai simbol identitas memperkuat merek politik mereka yang konsisten. Mereka juga menggunakan bahasa gaul seperti "Gemoy" dan gaya komunikasi informal untuk menarik pemilih muda, meningkatkan keterlibatan. Secara intelektual, mereka memanfaatkan kecerdasan buatan dalam kampanye iklan untuk inovasi dan jangkauan yang lebih luas. Aspek emosional kampanye diperkuat melalui penghargaan terhadap nilai-nilai agama dan interaksi langsung dengan masyarakat. Strategi sosial seperti blusukan menunjukkan kedekatan dengan rakyat, sementara komitmen terhadap keberlanjutan sosial memperkuat citra mereka sebagai pemimpin yang peduli dan bertanggung jawab. Penggunaan branding "SAMSUL" oleh Gibran juga menunjukkan kemampuannya mengubah kritik menjadi elemen positif dalam branding politik mereka.
Cultivating resilience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education
Authors: Sung Eubin , Liu Liming , Kuang Kai
Published: September 2024

Resilience plays an essential role in engineering education, as it affects not only students' academic performance and professional achievements (e.g., adaptability, self, self-control, optimism, persistence) but also the professional and personal well-being of both students and educators. This review focuses on resilience in education for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors, highlighting distinct conceptualizations of resilience, recent empirical research on resilience in STEM education, and the role of discourses, narratives, and social interactions in enhancing resilience enactment. In conclusion, we emphasize the need for pedagogical strategies to foster resilience enactment in STEM education and propose possible directions for future research.
The Potential Impact of Blockchain on Real Estate: Insights from Conventional Mortgage Market Data
Authors: Riposo Julien
Published: September 2024

For years, centralized systems within the real estate market have perpetuated inefficiencies. Blockchain emerges as the disruptor, offering a consolidated source of truth for all transaction data.
Numerical Solution of Fokker-Planck Equation by Variational Approach � an Application to Pricing Barrier Options
Authors: Stoykov S
Published: September 2024

The Fokker-Planck equation is a partial differential equation (PDE) that defines the time evolution of the probability density function of a stochastic process. By applying appropriate boundary conditions to the PDE and obtaining the corresponding probability density function, one can price a variety of derivatives, assuming different stochastic processes. The current work presents a numerical procedure for solving the Fokker-Planck equation. It is based on a variational approach for discretizing the PDE and converting it into a system of ordinary differential equations. Space discretization is achieved by using non-uniform B-Splines, which are shown to be appropriate for representing initial conditions like the Dirac delta function. The proposed numerical methods are presented for pricing barrier options under the Heston stochastic volatility process.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Saham Dengan Metode Electre
Authors: Dero Sulamitha Valent , Yulhendri Yulhendri
Published: September 2024

Semenjak pandemi COVID-19 investasi saham menjadi hal yang sering diperbincangkan, banyak orang yang mulai masuk ke dalam dunia investasi saham, namun tidak semua investor paham mengenai rasio yang dapat menjadi bahan pertimbangan dalam memilih saham seperti Dividend Yield, Earning per Share dan Return on Equity. Pertimbangan dalam memilih saham bukan termasuk hal yang mudah, setiap aspek saham tersebut harus dipertimbangkan. ELECTRE (Elimination Et Choix Traduisant La Realite) merupakan salah satu metode dalam pengambilan keputusan dengan konsep ranking yang memiliki beberapa kriteria. Saham juga memiliki beberapa kriteria untuk dipertimbangkan, penerapan metode ELECTRE dalam pemilihan saham dapat dilakukan untuk menghasilkan perankingan dari alternatif saham yang menjadi bahan pertimbangan investor.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan sistem pendukung keputusan yang dapat menjadi pertimbangan investor dalam memilih saham. Sistem pendukung keputusan ini dirancang menggunakan metode ELECTRE, bahasa pemrograman PHP 5.6.5 dan database MySQL
Machine Learning based Mood Prediction and Recommendation System
Authors: Karve Anusha , Humnabadkar Aryan , Shivbhakta Bhargav , Naik Mrs. Sarojini
Published: September 2024

The increasing prevalence of mood disorders necessitates innovative approaches for mental health support and intervention. This paper presents a novel Machine Learning-based Mood Prediction and Recommendation System designed to enhance mental well-being through personalized recommendations. The system leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to predict users' emotional states based on a combination of their behavioral data, physiological signals, and contextual information. Our approach integrates dynamic feedback mechanisms that continuously improve the model's accuracy and relevance of recommendations. The model's performance is evaluated using key metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, F1- score, and AUC-ROC, demonstrating its effectiveness in mood prediction. Unlike conventional systems, our model offers personalized recommendations tailored to individual emotional patterns, distinguishing itself through its adaptability and real-time learning capabilities. This paper provides insights into the system's design, performance metrics, and its contributions to the field of mental health support. Keywords: Mood Prediction, Recommendation Systems, Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Multimodal Data Integration, Ethical Considerations, Mental Health
IDENTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY DISEASE SYMPTOMS AROUND COMMUNITY GOLD MINES IN TERMS OF LENGTH OF STAY (>5 YEARS) IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE UPTD PUSKESMAS UJUNG PADANG RASIAN, SOUTH ACEH DISTRICT
Authors: Lensoni  , Nurdin Ambia , In Erosida
Published: September 2024

Mercury (Hg) is a toxic material widely used in gold mining to refine the metal. The amalgamation process in gold processing has been shown to damage the environment and human health. Natural sources of mercury include volcanic gas and seawater evaporation. Mercury can enter the human body through skin contact, vapor inhalation, and consumption of contaminated fish. The study was conducted in June 2023 on 47 residents around gold mines in the Working Area of the UPTD Puskesmas Ujung Padang Rasian, South Aceh District, Aceh Province. The majority of respondents were male (97.10%) with an age range of 26-35 years (37.10%). The majority had S1 education (45.70%) and lived there for 17-25 years (22.80%). Common acute clinical symptoms included cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Chronic symptoms included somatosensory disturbances, headaches, muscle cramps, tremors, erythema and weight loss. The majority of respondents experienced symptoms such as cough (31 respondents), nausea (30 respondents), vomiting (25 respondents), headache (24 respondents), and diarrhea (18 respondents) due to mercury exposure.
ANALYSIS OF THE DETERMINANTS OF THE INCIDENCE OF GOUT (URIC ACID) DISEASE FACTORS THAT AFFECT JOINT HEALTH IN INDRA JAYA SUB-DISTRICT IN 2023
Authors: Ismi Rozatul , Mhd. Hidayattullah  , Kala Pasyame Rembune
Published: September 2024

The incidence of gout in the world is estimated at 47.2% which varies in various populations spread throughout the world. The prevalence of gout in the population aged> 15 years according to the district of Aceh Jaya based on the highest doctor's diagnosis is in several gampong (12.62%), therefore the Indarajaya Health Center working area was chosen as the location of this study. This study aims to determine the predictors of gout in communities in coastal areas. This study used a case-control study design. The population in this study were people living in coastal areas of the Indra Jaya Health Center working area with a total sample of 106 samples (53 cases and 53 controls). Sampling using a simple random sampling technique. Data collection using a questionnaire and the data that has been collected is statistically analyzed using the chi-square test at a confidence level of 95% (α = 0.05) which aims to analyze predictors of uric acid. The results showed that genetic factors with a value of (p = 0.004: OR = 3.559: CI = 1.483-8.539) and purine consumption patterns with a value of (p = 0.02: OR = 3.103: CI = 1.162-8.288). It can be concluded that genetic factors and purine consumption patterns are predictors or risk factors for the incidence of gout in coastal communities in the Indrajaya Health Center working area. We recommend that coastal communities limit food.
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR KUCEKIN LAUNDRY MSMEs
Authors: Rasyid Ardiansyah , Wangsadjaja Erwin , Dragon Jevon Andina , Arta Wellson
Published: September 2024

Digital marketing strategies involve activities that responsibly address social and environmental aspects while meeting the needs of consumers and businesses. The training target is a laundry business located in West Jakarta, which faces numerous challenges, particularly in digital marketing. The goal of this activity is to help the business enhance its digital marketing knowledge to boost sales. The training method involves face-to-face sessions focusing on digital marketing, including how the business interacts with its environment and stakeholders. This strategy aims to improve brand loyalty, enhance employee and customer satisfaction, ensure compliance with regulations, and increase profitability. Through this activity, it is hoped that the issues faced by the business can be resolved, thereby improving its sustainability and effectiveness in marketing its services. The outcomes of this activity will include publications in journals and intellectual property rights (HAKI).
PELATIHAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN HIJAU UKM KERAJINAN DI KOTA SERANG
Authors: Hidayah Nur , Jessalonica Chennan
Published: September 2024

Marketing activities are crucial for keeping products or services relevant in the community. Therefore, implementing sustainable marketing practices is essential to support the long-term viability of the business. The purpose of the PKM activities is to provide insights into how SMEs can manage their marketing efforts to align with environmental and sustainability concerns. However, various problems arise, particularly in executing green marketing strategies to ensure business sustainability. This is often due to a lack of knowledge among partners about green marketing. To address this, PKM activities aim to enhance partners' understanding of green marketing. The method offered in this activity is online training and socialization through Zoom meetings. The material to be delivered includes a basic introduction to green marketing, methods, regulations, benefits, and other related topics. This activity aims to resolve issues faced by partner businesses, help partners understand the importance of green marketing knowledge, and ensure business and product sustainability. The final output of this activity includes publications in journals and intellectual property rights (IPR).