bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mosquito larval habitats, meteorological factors, and alternatives for vector control in Makkah Al–Mukarramah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Badrawy Haitham , Hassan Khalid , Ahmed Osman , Al-Sharif Rami
Published: January 2025

Objective:

To characterize mosquito larval habitats and the influence of meteorological factors on their prevalence, and to suggest alternatives for vector control in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

Methods:

A mosquito survey was conducted within the 16 municipalities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, from November 2022 to October 2023. The characteristics of larval habitats used by all reported species as oviposition sites were determined. Seasonal house, container, and breteau indices were used to determine larval abundance.

Results:

16 Species belonging to five genera [Aedes (3 spp.), Anopheles (3 spp.), Culex (8 spp.), Culiseta (1 sp.), and Lutzia (1 sp.)] were collected. A total of 185 608 potential mosquito larval habitats were surveyed. Of these, 95 853 (67.4%) were Aedes, 45 522 (32%) were Culex, 718 (0.5%) were Anopheles, and 38 (0.03%) were other species; 154 726 (83.4%) were water sources for mosquito larvae, and among these sources, 7 663 (5.0%) were positive for larvae, with 45.9% indoors and 54.1% outdoors. Most of the positive larval habitats were recorded in Al-Shawqiya (1 093, 14.3%), Al-Sharayia (1 003, 13.1%) and Al-Umrah (984, 12.8%). A total of 142131 mosquito larvae and pupae were collected. The majority number of positive residences for all mosquito larvae was observed in January 2023 (1 658, 21.6%).

Conclusions:

New appropriate alternatives for vector control are proposed, such as mechanical, biological, and environmental control.
Neng-Jing-Huo Essential Oil Blend Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation, Inflammation, and Apoptosis in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells
Authors: Su Chin-Ya , Chang Kai-Fu , Hsiao Chih-Yen , Tsai Nu-Man
Published: January 2025

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common serious complication of sepsis that is characterized by the rapid deterioration of kidney function. Neng-Jing-Huo (NJH) is an essential oil blend, including Gaultheria procumbens, Zingiber officinale, Bulnesia sarmientoi, Artemisia vulgaris, and Styrax benzoin oils, with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Here, we investigated the effects of NJH on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and apoptosis in an in vitro septic AKI model and explored the underlying mechanisms. A cellular model of septic AKI was established using lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Cell viability was assessed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Action mechanisms of NJH were analyzed using the Griess reagent, 2’,7’-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate, 5,5’,6,6’ tetrachloro-1,1’3,3’ tetraethylbenzimidazolcarbocyanine iodide, annexin V, caspase activity, western blotting, and semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assays. Results showed that pretreatment with NJH significantly improved cell survival and suppressed nitric oxide (NO) production in LPS-stimulated NRK-52E renal tubular epithelial cells. NJH also decreased the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species and maintained the mitochondrial membrane potential by upregulating the nuclear factor (NF) erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 levels and downregulating the NADPH oxidase 4 levels. In addition, NJH suppressed the activation of the toll-like receptor 4/NF-κB and NLRP3/caspase-1 pathways, thereby decreasing the inflammatory response in LPS-stimulated NRK-52E cells. Moreover, NJH decreased the levels of Bax, caspase-9, and caspase-3 but increased those of Bcl-2, which led to a reduction in LPS-induced apoptosis. Overall, our findings revealed that NJH ameliorated LPS-induced damage in NRK-52E cells by inhibiting oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, highlighting its therapeutic potential for septic AKI.
Airborne Noise Mitigation for Roof-Mounted Air-Conditioning Unit
Using Simulation-Based Flow-Induced Noise Detection Approach
Authors: Nomani Mustafa , Kandekar Ambadas , Latane Santosh , Manoji Akash , Tadigadapa Suresh
Published: January 2025

In the current world of automobiles, the air-conditioning system plays a crucial
role in passenger comfort. Thermal comfort for the passengers, which was earlier
a luxury, has now become a basic necessity. This thermal comfort, coupled with
ventilation, brings along with it the symbiotic association of flow-induced
noise. The subjective prominence of airborne noise from air-conditioning systems
increases with higher refinement or masking of structure-borne noise and/or
engine noise sources. These systems for commercial vehicles are higher in
capacity, complex, and generally placed directly above the passenger seats.
Flow-induced noise refinement for such systems is generally difficult and
involves multiple physical trials.

In the current work presented for a commercial van, the airflow delivery of the
air-conditioning system was in line with the requirement. The location of the
system, however, resulted in higher noise levels at the passenger ear location.
To address this issue, an analysis-based mitigation strategy was developed based
on the ranking of noise sources identified along the flow path. In-cabin
flow-induced noise was simulated through three-dimensional computational fluid
dynamics by using a transient, compressible, explicit aero-acoustic lattice
Boltzmann method-based solver. The process accurately captured the turbulent and
convective flow mechanisms that result in acoustic noise propagation.

Noise mitigation was achieved by multiple design iterations to balance the
acoustics and air-handling parameters. The final optimized design was physically
tested, and the improvements observed were in line with the simulation trends.
The airflow path, blower housing, and return air grill were the major areas of
improvement to reduce airborne noise inside the vehicle cabin. The optimized
design was able to reduce the noise levels by 7.5 dBA while increasing the
airflow delivery of the system. By minimizing flow-induced noise discomfort, the
approach has enhanced the customer thermal comfort by improving the system
efficacy.
Advancements in Lightweight Composite Materials for Enhancing the
Structural Integrity of Automotive Component
Authors: Arvinda Pandian C.K. , Balaji N. , Seeniappan Kaliappan , Natrayan L. , Maranan Ramya , Ravi D.
Published: January 2025

This research was conducted with the aim of exploring the usage of advanced
lightweight materials such as aluminum matrix composite and aramid fiber
reinforcement polymer for increased structural integrity of the hood of an
automotive vehicle. The automotive sector is moving toward lightweight materials
because of the need to enhance fuel efficiency, the importance of reducing
environmental impact, and the need to ensure safety of new-generation
automobiles. While traditional materials such as steel and aluminum might be
very rigid and durable, they also add huge weight to the overall vehicle design.
Consequently, these vehicles become more fuel inefficient, which could lead to
higher emissions and pollution. The two materials chosen for this research are
very promising, considering that both are characterized by high specific
strength and impact resistance capabilities. The low weight of the materials is
also an added bonus. While AMC is manufactured by consolidating aluminum with
ceramic or metallic components, AFRP employs aramid fibers in a polymer matrix.
The test performed in this research to evaluate the suitability of the two
materials for the said purpose include tests on impact resistance, tensile
strength, and hardness. The materials were tested concerning the standards of
the Charpy test, the universal testing machines, and the Vickers scale. The
findings of the test produced differing results concerning the two materials.
AMC demonstrated an average impact resistance of 76 kJ/m2, a tensile
strength of 402 MPa, and a hardness of 122 HV. AFRP, on the other hand,
registered superior values for the said test: an average impact resistance of
153 kJ/m2, a tensile strength of 556 MPa, and a hardness of 122 HV.
Consequently, the research concludes that AFRP is the most suitable material for
hood design in the automotive industry.
Design Considerations for Composite Secondary Structure on Landing Gear
Authors:   A-5B Gears, Struts and Couplings Committee
Published: January 2025

This AIR provides commonly used design considerations for using composite component parts as secondary structures in landing gear applications.
Coupling Assembly, Self-Sealing, Quick Disconnect Fuel and Oil System Components
Authors:   G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies
Published: January 2025

This specification covers the requirements for self-sealing, quick-disconnect couplings for fuel and oil system components.
Fast Fill Fueling Installation for Off-Road Self-Propelled Work Machines
Authors:   Machine Technical Steering Committee
Published: January 2025

This SAE Standard applies to off-road self-propelled work machines as categorized in SAE J1116. Fast fill fueling typically applies to self-propelled machines with a fuel capacity over 380 L, although fast fill fueling can be used on machines with smaller fuel capacity.
Drain, Fill, and Level Plugs for Off-Road, Self-Propelled Work Machines
Authors:   Machine Technical Steering Committee
Published: January 2025

This SAE Recommended Practice applies to off-road, self-propelled work machine categories of earthmoving, forestry, road building and maintenance, and specialized mining machinery as defined in SAE J1116.,
A 5-year retrospective outlook of cardiovascular risk(s), outcome and survival peculiarities among patients in medical confinement; a tropical perspective
Authors: Bamikefa Titilope , Uduagbamen Peter , O. Olayemi Olanrewaju , O. Ojewuyi Olufemi , Adeoye Oyelola , Bola-Oyebamiji Sekinat , Ala Olubukola , G Adeyeye Abosede
Published: January 2025

Objective: The study was designed to evaluate the distribution of cardiovascular risk(s), outcome modifiers and survival peculiarities among medically confined patients.Design: Evaluated admission and discharge summaries of medically confined patients retroactively over 5 years.Setting: Medical wards, UniOsun Teaching Hospital Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.Participants: Two thousand three hundred and forty (2340) male and female patients aged between 16 and 108 years.Main outcome measures: Admission pattern, cardiovascular risk distribution, outcome and survival peculiarities.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 53.2 (18.3) years with male preponderance (52.0%). Non-infectious diseases predominated as the principal causes of medical confinements (82.9%). Cerebrovascular accident (13.5%), acute decompensation of chronic kidney disease (11.6%) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (6.0%) were the prominent causes of morbidity. The median duration of confinement was 6.0 days. The overall crude mortality rate was 14.3%, with the highest case fatality rate (27.2%) among those with neurological morbidities. Clinical outcome was statistically influenced by age (p= 0.004), occupation (p=0.02), duration of confinement (p=0.002) and morbidity stratification into infectious/non-infectious aetiologies (p=0.040) on regression analysis. The number of medical sub-specialties involved (p < 0.001), specialty affected (p<0.001), and yearly pattern of hospitalisation (p< 0.001) had a statistical influence on Kaplan Meier's survival plots.Conclusion: Hospital confinements underlined by infection/non-infection-related medical causes exhibit variable outcomes. The loop-sided frequencies of its causes remain worrisome because of the unending challenges plaguing effective healthcare delivery in the tropics.
Foetal weight estimation, at term, using a multivariate algorithm of maternal characteristics, has an accuracy similar to that of ultrasonography.
Authors: A. Iyiola Akeem , N. Ebeigbe Peter , A. Ochei Uduak , J. Oyeribhor Agabi , E. Okungbowa Godwin
Published: January 2025

Objective: To compare the accuracy of foetal weight estimation using a multivariate algorithm based on maternal characteristics and pregnancy-specific factors to that of ultrasound.Design: A cross-sectional hospital-based study.Setting: Antenatal Clinics and Antenatal Labour wards of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria.Participants: A total of 92 pregnant women were admitted for labour, elective caesarean section or elective induction of labour at 37 weeks to 41 weeks and 3 days.Main outcome measures: Mean of absolute error, mean of absolute percentage error and proportion of estimated weight within 10% of actual birth weight.Results: Between April and August 2021, 92 participants were included. An equation based on maternal characteristics was derived. Ultrasound weight estimation was done using Hadlock’s 4 formula. Both methods positively correlated with actual birth weight, and their accuracy did not differ significantly. Overall accuracy within 10% of actual birth weight was higher for ultrasonography than multivariate algorithm 71.7% and 65.2%, respectively (χ2=0.286, p=0.60). The mean absolute percentage error was smaller for ultrasound (7.98±4.74%) than clinical formula (9.11±6.76%) p=0.11. The mean absolute error was 265.57±145.67g for ultrasonography and 304.32±203.29g for the multivariate model, with no statistical difference (p=0.09).Conclusion: The multivariate algorithm based on maternal characteristics and pregnancy-specific factors was equally accurate as ultrasonography for foetal weight estimation at term.
Interpainting as a Creating Method in Digital Illustration: Reinterpretations from Movie Scenes
Authors: Çakır Erdinç , Öztürk Mahmut Sami , Ünal Mevlüt
Published: January 2025

Interpainting is used to quote a contemporary artwork or to describe reinterpreted works of art. It is inevitable that the interaction is in every field as well as in the field of art. Photography has changed our art and perception style in IXX. Century. As the photography gives birth to the cinema, digital illustrations are a good example of the relationship between technology and art in the meaning that new artistic works will be produced from the cinema. Even though the canvases are not replaced by computer screens yet fully benefit greatly from the computer or technology when designing the work of many artists. In a similar way to artworks that have been re-interpreted dozens or even hundreds of times such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, it is quite possible today to produce new artworks from cinemas. Besides it is still a matter of debate whether digital arts are art or not today, the intensive use of digital illustrations has contributed positively to the elimination of these debates. In the study, some examples of digital illustrations that worked directly from movie scenes or indirectly referencing to films will be examined.
Kırgızistan’da Hibrit Eğitim Uygulaması
Authors: Jumabaeva Chinara , Sait kyzy Ayzharkyn , Baryktabasov Kasym , Ismailova Rita
Published: January 2025

Üniversiteler, öğrencilerin ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak için uzun bir süre farklı öğrenme ortamlarını denemektedir. Uzaktan eğitimin bilgi ve iletişim araçlarıyla uygulanması üzerine yapılan önceki araştırmalar göstermiştir ki, öğrenciler ile yüz yüze görüşmeden dersler sadece uzaktan verildiğinde öğrencilerin kendi başlarına çalışmak için bir motivasyon bulmakta zorlanmaktadırlar. Öte yandan, geleneksel sınıf derslerinin internet tabanlı uzaktan eğitim dersleri ile birlikte kullanımı pek çok kişi tarafından araştırılmaktadır. Kırgızistan’da ise hibrit eğitim alanındaki pilot çalışmalar iyi sonuçlar vermektedir. Fakat bu eğitim yöntemin başarı oranı üzerinde etkili olabilecek çeşitli faktörler vardır. Bu çalışma kapsamında, Kırgızistan üniversitelerinin birinde, Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümü'nde verilmekte olan dört ders için video içeriği hazırlamıştı. Bu içerik, video ve okuma materyalleri ve öğrencilerin başarısının değerlendirilmesi için soru bankalarını içermektedir. Çekilmiş video içeriği, bilgisayar mühendisliği bölümünde dersler için, çevrimiçi desteği olarak kullanılmış ve bir harmanlanmış (hibrit) eğitim uygulaması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada ders materyallerinin hazırlanması ve öğrencilerin harmanlanmış eğitim algılaması analizi sunulmaktadır. Bu çalışma sonuçlarına dayanarak, harmanlanmış öğrenmenin Kırgızistan'da tam uzaktan öğrenmeden daha uygun olduğu düşünülmektedir.
Reseña de Josep Lluís Martos (2024). Una trilogía de incunables inmaculistas valencianos. Ultreia, Colección Incunabula, 4. ISBN: 978-84-128605-6-6
Authors: Lombana Alfonso
Published: January 2025

Reseña del libro de Josep Lluís Martos (2024). Una trilogía de incunables inmaculistas valencianos. Ultreia, Colección Incunabula, 4. ISBN: 978-84-128605-6-6https://ultreia.ucv.es/index.php/ultreia/catalog/book/32
Autor: Alfonso Lombana Sánchez
Investigation of Affordable Technologies for Real-Time See-Through Various Indoor Surfaces and Walls
Authors: Qurban Ali Memon  , Selama Tekleab  , Jood Albedwawi  , Fatima Alantali  , Alyazia Ateeq Aldhaheri
Published: January 2025

Wireless scanning for detecting objects behind various surfaces or walls in indoor settings has garnered significant interest recently. This study presents experimental results on several widely accessible, affordable, and portable see-through technologies. The technologies evaluated include a radio frequency (RF) device, a chip-sized multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) radar, an ultra-wideband sensor, and a motion sensor. These can be used either as standalone transceivers or mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to extend their range, particularly for emergencies in high-rise buildings. Tests on various wall and surface materials show that RF and Wi-Fi devices can detect objects through wood, glass, and plasterboard, but metal and concrete significantly block or limit signal penetration. The results suggest that affordable see-through technologies need to improve their performance against concrete and metals.
A Review of Advances in Bio-Inspired Visual Models Using Event-and Frame-Based Sensors
Authors: Aya Zuhair Salim  , Luma Issa Abdul-Kareem
Published: January 2025

This paper reviews visual system models using event- and frame-based vision sensors. The event-based sensors mimic the retina by recording data only in response to changes in the visual field, thereby optimizing real-time processing and reducing redundancy. In contrast, frame-based sensors capture duplicate data, requiring more processing resources. This research develops a hybrid model that combines both sensor types to enhance efficiency and reduce latency. Through simulations and experiments, this approach addresses limitations in data integration and speed, offering improvements over existing methods. State-of-the-art systems are highlighted, particularly in sensor fusion and real-time processing, where dynamic vision sensor (DVS) technology demonstrates significant potential. The study also discusses current limitations, such as latency and integration challenges, and explores potential solutions that integrate biological and computer vision approaches to improve scene perception. These findings have important implications for vision systems, especially in robotics and autonomous applications that demand real-time processing.
Fundamentos y teorías de administración
Authors: Navarrete Pilacuán Martha Patricia , Pérez Cazares Ana Lucía , Araujo Vilchez Ismenia del Carmen , Cevallos Imbaquingo Silvia Patricia
Published: January 2025

La "Guía de Estudio: Fundamentos de Administración" es un recurso didáctico desafiado para estudiantes de la carrera de Administración en un contexto semipresencial y en línea. A 1o largo de cuatro unidades, la guía explora conceptos fundamentales de la administración, desde sus orígenes y evolución hasta el proceso administrativo y los principios que guían la gestión organizacional. Cada unidad aborda temas clave como la naturaleza y el propósito de la administración, las diferentes teorías y enfoques, y la importancia de la planificación, organización, dirección y control en la eficiencia de las organizaciones. La guía incluye actividades prácticas, autoevaluaciones y recursos adicionales para reforzar el aprendizaje. Se espera que los estudiantes, a través de la lectura comprensiva y el uso de la bibliografía recomendada, desarrollen una comprensión profunda de los principios administrativos y su aplicación en escenarios empresariales.
Primjena umjetne inteligencije u upravljanju kriznim situacijama
Authors: Mišević Petar , Knezović Iva
Published: January 2025

Rad istražuje ulogu umjetne inteligencije (UI) u upravljanju krizama u današnjem dinamičnom poslovnom okruženju. U odnosu na ubrzan razvoj tehnologije organizacije sve više koriste UI za unaprjeđenje strategija kriznog menadžmenta. U radu se polazi od teorijskih osnova kriznog menadžmenta, uključujući definicije kriznih situacija, upravljanje krizama i komunikaciju u krizi. Nadalje, u radu se analizira uloga UI-a u prevenciji, brzom odgovoru te upravljanju kriznim situacijama, ističući ključne dimenzije poput prikupljanja i analize podataka te automatizacije procesa. Poseban naglasak stavlja se na primjenu UI-a u konkretnim scenarijima poput prirodnih katastrofa, poslovnih kriza i pandemija. Empirijsko istraživanje o primjeni UI-a u poslovnim organizacijama u Hrvatskoj ukazuje na nedovoljnu svijest i implementaciju UI-a u kriznom menadžmentu, otvarajući prostor za daljnje istraživanje. Generalni je zaključak rada da, iako UI smanjuje ljudske pogreške i donosi veću preciznost u analizi podataka, postoji rezerva u potpunom oslanjanju na UI tijekom upravljanja krizom, naglašavajući pritom važnost ljudske inteligencije i stvarnog iskustva.
Kretanje kriminaliteta na području Zagreba i Zagrebačke županije
Authors: Čibarić Ana Lena , Papić Milan , Zovak Igor
Published: January 2025

U radu se analiziraju počinjena djela kriminaliteta na području Grada Zagreba i Zagrebačke županije. Grad Zagreb i Zagrebačka županija teritorijalno su najfrekventnije točke prema broju stanovnika, radnih mjesta, dnevnih migracija i mnogih drugih parametara unutar Republike Hrvatske. Korištenjem statističkih podataka i metoda nastoji se objasniti i analizirati problematika broja počinjenih kaznenih djela i njezina povezanost s dodijeljenim financijskim sredstvima nadležnoj policijskog upravi. Uz pomoć prognostičkih trend modela rade se procjene kretanja kaznenih djela u skorijoj budućnosti.
ANALISIS WARNA BERBASIS SMARTPHONE ANDROID MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI COLORIMETER PADA KALENDER POLIMEDIA TAHUN 2023
Authors: Juwairiah Juwairiah , Sinambela Yusnia , Sitorus Nurianti , Gobal Raju , Sinaga Romel
Published: January 2025

Abstrak— Berkembangnya teknologi pada android menjadi sebuah smart phone yang dapat diakses dalam genggaman. Begitupun dalam pengukuran warna suatu gambar dengan mudah dengan aplikasi colorimetri pada android telephone pintar. Dalam pengukuran colorimetri ini menggunakan studi kasus kalender Polimedia tahun 2023. Prinsip kerja kolorimeter adalah mengukur warna obyek melalui tiga komponen, yaitu sumber pencahayaan, filter cahaya dan detektor fotoelektrik. Setiap warna memiliki nilai tristimulus sendiri yang membedakannya dari warna lain. Kolorimeter memberikan pengukuran yang dapat dikorelasikan dengan persepsi mata-otak manusia dan memberikan nilai tristimulus (L, a, dan b) secara langsung. Penerapan metode colorimetri untuk mendeteksi warna dominan  sebuah gambar, cukup cepat dalam pendeteksiannya. Terdiri dari warna Red, Green, dan Blue (RGB). Secara garis besar, terdapat 3 warna yang digunakan kalender Polimedia tahun 2023, yaitu scarlet violet (R:57; G: 41; B: 103), silver (R: 189 G: 192 B: 199),  (R: 185 G: 188 B: 203), (R: 190 G: 197 B: 215), (R: 185 G: 191 B: 205), (R: 190 G: 198 B: 211), (R: 193 G: 197 B: 209), Light Steel Blue (R: 190 G: 197 B: 215),  (R: 190 G: 197 B: 215), (R: 185 G: 190 B: 209), (R: 192 G: 199 B: 217), (R: 187 G: 194 B: 212), (R: 190 G: 195 B: 214). Secara keseluruhan, tampilan kalender Polimedia tahun 2023 harmonis dan seimbang. Terjadi tumpang tindih antara elemen desain namun tidak memberikan gangguan yang berarti. Tipografi memiliki legibility yang tinggi.
Kata kunci: colorimetri, analisis, warna, smartphone, android.
Perancangan Desain Kemasan sebagai Upaya Rebranding Promosi Produk UMKM
Authors: Yakob Freddy , Kartika Tipri Rose , Akmalia Nurul , Ardiani Septia , Rahmayanti Handika Dany
Published: January 2025

Proses perancangan desain kemasan bagi UMKM bukan menjadi prioritas utama. Sehingga sering kali pelaku usaha tersebut tidak memperhatikan proses branding yang terjadi. Maka diperlukan perancangan desain kemasna ini sebagai upaya untuk rebranding produknya agar semakin dikenal. Menggunakan metode dekriptif kualitatif dengan wawancara dan studi pustaka. Melalui proses recopy, recolor, dan relayout maka dilakukan perancangan ulang untuk produk yang sebelumnya sudah memiliki desain. Hasilnya dengan recopy dapat mengkomunikasikan pesannya dengan efektif. Recolor membuat produk lebih menarik perhatian. Relayout membuat kemasan terlihat lebih premium agar UMKM dapat naik kelas. Proses perancangan desain ini tidak hanya sekadar merubah penampilan saja melainkan proses konstruksi pesan melalui kata, warna, dan tata letak yang dapat konsumen melekat pada pemikirannya.
Radiologic placement of totally implantable venous access devices: Outcomes and complications from a large oncology cohort
Authors: Tashi Sonam , Tan Alfred Bingchao , Chua Jasmine Ming Er , Lim Gek Hsiang , Venkatanarasimha Nanda , Chandramohan Sivanathan
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) or ports are increasingly used in oncology settings to provide long-term, easy venous access. This study reports our experience and results with 1180 cases in Singapore.

Method: Data from January 2019 to January 2022, obtained from a hospital-approved secure database application called the Research Electronic Data Capture registry, were reviewed and analysed retrospectively.

Results: A total of 1180 patients underwent TIVAD implantation with a 100% technical success rate. The mean age of the cohort was 61.9 years. The mean dwell duration was 342 days (standard deviation [SD] 223; range 3–1911). By 1 February 2022, 83% of patients were still using the TIVAD, 13.6 % underwent removal after completion of treatment, 2.1% were removed due to infection, 0.6% due to malfunction, 0.6% due to port extrusion and 0.1% at patient’s request. The right internal jugular vein (IJV) was the most commonly accessed site (83.6%), followed by the left IJV (15.6%). The early post-procedure complications were pain (24.7%), bruising (9.2%), swelling (3.6%), bleeding (0.5%), fever (0.4%), itchiness (0.2%) and allergic dermatitis (0.1%). The delayed post-procedure complications were TIVAD site cellulitis (3.80%); discharge (1.10%); skin erosion with device extrusion (0.60%); malpositioned catheter (0.33%), which was successfully repositioned, catheter-related bloodstream infections (0.25%); migration of TIVAD leading to catheter dislodgement (0.25%); venous thrombosis (0.25%); fibrin sheath formation requiring stripping (0.10%) and TIVAD chamber inversion (0.10%).

Conclusion: TIVAD implantation via the jugular vein under radiological guidance provides a safe, reliable and convenient means of long-term venous access in oncology patients. By sharing our experience and acceptable outcomes from a large oncology cohort, we aim to increase the awareness and adoption of TIVAD usage in oncology patients, especially in Asia.
Consensus guidelines for the management of treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in Singapore (2024)
Authors: Goh Yeow Tee , Loh Yvonne , Chan Esther , Lee Yuh Shan , Sampath Venkata Sreekanth , Tan Daryl , Ong Shin Yeu , Nagarajan Chandramouli
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) has a heterogeneous disease course and a variable prevalence across populations. Appropriate management for achieving optimal outcomes requires consideration of multiple factors, including disease-related factors like genomic alterations, patient characteristics and fitness, availability and access to treatments, and logistics/cost. This review aims to provide comprehensive and pragmatic recommendations for the management of treatment-naïve (TN) CLL that are relevant to Singapore’s clinical context.

Method: Clinical consensus statements were developed by an expert panel of haematologists from Singapore through a 2-round modified Delphi process. Statements were drafted using recent evidence-based guidelines and published literature. Panel members reviewed draft statements, provided anonymised feedback and proposed modifications where relevant. A physical meeting was held to facilitate discussion, voting and endorsement of the final consensus statements.

Results: The final consensus included 15 statements covering major TN CLL patient subsets. The recommendations highlight the importance of molecular testing for key biomarkers, where available/accessible, to guide initial therapy. Due to the superior efficacy of targeted agents (Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors [BTKis] and B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitors [BCL2is]), sthese are favoured over standard chemotherapy or chemotherapy-immunotherapy, especially for patients with del(17p) or TP53 mutation, and less fit patients.

Conclusion: These consensus statements provide practical recommendations for the current management of TN CLL patients in Singapore and similar healthcare systems based on up-to-date evidence. Regular updates to treatment guidelines are important to ensure responsiveness to emerging evidence and evolving clinical practices and to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Improving school teachers’ self-efficacy and knowledge on food allergy and management of anaphylaxis using a virtual multidisciplinary workshop
Authors: Nagajothi Rubanandhini , Goh Si Hui , Lim Hwee Hoon , Loh Wenyin , Chong Kok Wee
Published: January 2025

Children with food allergies are at risk of inadvertent allergic reactions that range from mild to potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, even with appropriate dietary avoidance.1 This risk is often increased in community settings such as schools via accidental exposure to allergens during learning activities or meal times. A quarter of children were found to have their first allergic reaction on school grounds.2 Studies of self-reported reactions have shown that 16–18% of school-aged children with known food allergy experienced an allergic reaction in school.3 In Singapore, the prevalence of self-reported food allergy among children aged 11–30 months could be as high as 5%. Food allergies can contribute to reduced quality of life and barriers to participation in day-to-day activities.4 Therefore, it is crucial that all schools are prepared to effectively prevent and manage food-related allergic reactions.
Examining the determinant factor of football technical skills
Authors: Nurcahyo Panuwun Joko , Kusnandar Kusnandar , Budi Didik Rilastiyo , Listiandi Arfin Deri , Estrella Erwin Oliver , Khan Mohhamad Ashraf , Ghazi Mohammed Asim , Yasim Mazuki Mohd , Shahril Mohd Izwan
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Football sport has various factors that affect achievement, including physical condition, technique, tactics and mentality.
This study aims to examine Correlation between training motivation, physical fitness and motor educability with the level of football technical skills in football athletes.
The method utilized a correlational statistical quantitative method. The sample in this study was 14 football athletes. The measurement of Training Motivation was carried out using a questionnaire. Physical fitness using Vo2Max test. Motor educability measurement using motor tests. Measurement of football skills using a football skill test.
Data analyze is operating the SPSS 21 application to examine the normality and linearity of the data. A correlational test is utilized to determine a correlation among the variables.
The results revealed that the training motivation of football athletes displayed a score of 79.09 (good category). Physical fitness results showed an average score of 42.16 (good category). The motor educability results of football athletes display a score of 30.78 (good categories). The results of basic football technical skills scored 8.14 (good category). Conclusions: The better the athletes's training motivation, physical fitness, and motor skills, the better the skill level for mastering basic football techniques.
Use of Technology in the Learning Process in Elementary Schools in the Society 5.0 Era
Authors: Hidayah Nurul , Meisuri Meisuri , Kalifah Diah Rizki Nur , Yanti Yuli , El Fiah Rifda , Farida Farida
Published: January 2025

The aim of the research is to describe the use of technology in the learning process in elementary schools in the Society 5.0 era. This research is included in the descriptive method qualitative research type. The research subjects were the principal, deputy principal for curriculum, teachers and students. Data collection by observation, interviews and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results of the research show that the use of technology at SD Al-Azhar 1 Bandar Lampung, namely using technology in learning, can make a difference in the learning atmosphere, giving a more interesting impression by displaying pictures, videos or sounds of learning and providing more real examples to students so that students not only wishful thinking or imagining , providing media facilities or platforms that can be reached by students at home through technology such as simascot and blogger which are managed by each teacher, the administration system and learning activities in elementary schools have implemented the use of technology using televisions and LCD projectors As the use of technology to support learning, teachers are emphasized to be able to operate technology in the form of cellphones, LCD projectors, laptops/computers to support successful learning and are given training at the beginning of each year and at the end of October. The conclusion of this research is that SD Al-Azhar 1 Bandar Lampung has utilized technology in the learning process, providing a technology-based platform to reach student learning from home, and by utilizing technology it will make learning activities easier for students and teachers.
Sosialisasi dan Pendampingan Lesson Study di SMAN 2 Kotabumi: Menuju Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru
Authors: Nugroho Purna Bayu , Setiani Rulik , Ratnaningsih Dewi , Susanti Elis , Handayani Ratih , Darwanto  , Hardiyanto Asep
Published: January 2025

Lesson Study is an activity conducted to improve the quality of teaching. As a collaborative approach, Lesson Study consists of stages such as planning, implementation, evaluation, and reflection, with the aim of continuously enhancing the quality of teaching. Therefore, the community service team from Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi (UMKO) held a socialization event on October 14, 2024, to introduce the concept and stages of Lesson Study. This activity involved UMKO lecturers who are experts in various fields of study, acting as facilitators and mentors, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice to teachers. The event is expected to improve teachers' understanding and skills in implementing Lesson Study and encourage them to continuously develop innovative and effective teaching methods. This program also facilitates collaboration among teachers from different subject areas and supports the creation of a productive learning community at SMAN 2 Kotabumi. The outcome of the Lesson Study socialization activity at SMAN 2 Kotabumi shows a significant improvement in teachers' understanding of the fundamental concepts and practical application of Lesson Study.
Mother-in-Law–Daughter-in-Law Relationship in the Current Korean Society
Authors:   Transilvania University of Braşov, Buja Elena
Published: January 2025

One of the prevailing themes in Korean novels and dramas is the fractured relationship between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, caused to a great extent by Confucianism, which preaches submissiveness of women to their parents, husbands, and in-laws. Given the tremendous economic, technological, and cultural development of South Korea in the last fifty years, the question that arises is whether family ties have undergone an equal progress. This study aims at identifying whether the matriarch in the Korean household, i.e. the mother-in-law, still holds the reins or whether there is a shift towards more freedom and independence of the daughters-in-law. The data employed to this aim are Cho Nam-Joo’s (2018) novel Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, which follows the life of a married woman in her thirties and a K-drama titled Marriage Clinic: Love and War that depicts the problems of married couples, among which the bad treatment daughters-in-law receive from their husbands’ mothers. The theoretical framework for the analysis is a combination of critical discourse analysis (Wodak & Mayer 2001, Fairclough 2010), which is employed for “investigating language in relation to power and ideology” (Wodak 2001: 2) and Foucault’s (1983) theory related to power and the subject. The findings indicate various manners in which Korean mothers-in-law in twenty-first-century South Korea exercise power over their daughters-in-law and also ingenious ways in which the latter manage to counteract this dominance.
Translating Culture-Specific Terms. The Case of Peaky Blinders
Authors:   Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Imre Attila , Nagy Attila
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this paper is to delve into a few intriguing aspects of rendering culture-specific terms in audiovisual translation. With the mass consumption of media, the rise of binge watching and historical dramas filled with cultural richness, it might be interesting to look at the translation choices in Season 1 of Peaky Blinders. The paper aims to present specific categories such as names, idioms, and slang terms while comparing the original English versions with their Hungarian subtitle and dubbed version. As there are various differences between subtitling and dubbing, different renditions may be expected.
The Psalmist and His Adversaries: An Overview of Body-Related Metaphor in Psalm 73
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Myers Gabriela
Published: January 2025

Metaphorical language is one of the central features of the Book of Psalms, providing a wide range of imagery and symbolism. The body and its various internal and external parts represent elements employed by metaphorical language in order to underline experiences, emotions, moral traits, and closeness to God. The purpose of this article is to examine the narrative of Psalm 73, in which the narrator employs a rich tapestry of bodily imagery to describe himself and his adversaries. The psalmist constructs a dichotomy of “righteous” versus “wicked”, spotlighting specific body parts that epitomize the distinct moral traits defining each group. The “wicked” are depicted as indulging in gluttony and speaking oppressively, their faces serving as the focal point of their characterization. On the other hand, the “righteous”, represented by the psalmist himself, strives to maintain the purity of his entire body. This vivid portrayal underscores the stark contrast between the two groups, offering a compelling exploration of morality and identity.
Digital Exclusion and Lifelong Learning
Authors: Tomaz Mónica Lopo , Silva Celso
Published: January 2025

The use of new information and communication technologies as an extension of human intelligence is causing social inequalities to worsen, insofar as the most disadvantaged social classes will be increasingly disadvantaged from a cognitive point of view compared to the more favored social classes, because they don’t have the financial resources to use and take advantage of new technologies.

The fight against digital exclusion is becoming increasingly necessary. We are living in the information age, and anyone who doesn’t know how to work a computer is considered technologically illiterate. Therefore, anyone who doesn’t know how to enter, process data, interpret, transmit information and search for knowledge on the internet will be marginalized from a cognitive point of view – which will lead to social, economic and financial difficulties. Computers are increasingly at the center of economic activity. As such, it is essential to adopt the necessary measures for the technological literacy of the population. This literacy will aim to offer the population the possibility of living in a technologically globalized society, so that they can take advantage of the knowledge processed by the main sources of information and communication.

Disregard for the digital divide can maintain or aggravate a country’s economic and cultural underdevelopment, caused by a lack of technological skills among the population; progressive growth in unemployment, the spread of ignorance; rising levels of poverty; a lack of access to communication and, consequently, to learning, research, socialization, integration into society, intellectual development and the evolution of the human being as a thinking being.
Analisa Tipologi Elemen Arsitektur pada Masjid Abad 16-17 di Jakarta
Authors: Monica Erveline Basri Dian , Ichsanuddin Thohari Nur , Aditiansyah Aditiansyah , Misbahuddin Misbahuddin
Published: January 2025

Sebagai negara dengan mayoritas penduduknya beragama Islam, masjid sebagai tempat ibadah agama Islam banyak ditemukan di berbagai lokasi di Indonesia. Jakarta memiliki beberapa masjid tertua di Indonesia, sehingga dipilih menjadi lokasi studi kasus. Dari hasil riset awal, diketahui bahwa masjid tertua di Jakarta dibangun di abad 16. Hipotesa awal peneliti adalah bahwa gaya masjid di kurun waktu tersebut, mendapat pengaruh desain dari pedagang Islam yang masuk ke Indonesia dan budaya lokal masyarakat setempat, sehingga tipologi masjid satu dengan yang lainnya tidak sama. Maksud dan tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tipologi masjid dan karakter arsitektur yang mempengaruhi masjid yang dibangun abad 16-17 di Jakarta, dengan variabel penelitian yang meliputi: ukuran, bentuk, organisasi ruang, material, pintu, jendela, kolom. Sedangkan manfaat penelitian adalah untuk menambah pengetahuan baik peneliti maupun pembaca mengenai tipologi elemen arsitektur masjid yang dibangun pada abad 16-17 dan karakter arsitektur yang mempengaruhi masjid-masjid tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observatif dan analisis deskriptif, dengan pemaparan data menggunakan table. Metode ini digunakan karena banyak variabel yang diteliti untuk masing-masing studi kasus, dimana nantinya variabel-variabel penelitian setiap studi kasus akan dibandingkan satu sama lain. Kesimpulan yang didapat dari hasil penelitian adalah terdapat lebih banyak kesamaan antar elemen arsitektur tiap studi kasus dibandingkan perbedaannya, sedangkan karakter arsitetur yang mempengaruhi adalah karakter arsitektur Jawa, yang merupakan budaya lokal masyarakat setempat.
Studi Kenyamanan Termal Stasiun MRT ASEAN Jakarta
Authors: Murdilangga Bima , Ardi Saputra Riko , Johan Dio , Dwiyan Delyuzir Randy
Published: January 2025

MRT (Mass Rapid Transportation) sendiri merupakan suatu sistem tranportasi perkotaan yang mempunyai 3 kriteria utama, mass (daya angkut besar), rapid (waktu tempuh cepat dan frekuensi tinggi), dan transportation (alat transportasi). Studi perbandingan kenyamanan termal di stasiun MRT ASEAN, Jakarta. Penelitian yang dilakukan pada ruangan outdoor pada peron keberangkatan. Parameter iklim yang di ukur yaitu suhu udara, suhu radiasi, kelembaban relatif dan kecepatan udara, dicatat bersamaan dengan pengisian kuesioner oleh pengguna yang berisi tujuh skala termal. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan melakukan pengukuran dilapangan: 1. Melakukan survei lapangan, melakukan pengukuran dan pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan alat seperti termometer ruang, thermo-hygrometer, anemometer, meteran, kamera ponsel, dan alat tulis untuk mencatat hasil, 2. Pembagian kuisoner kepada pengguna stasiun kereta, 3. Menganalisis data lapangan setelah dikumpulkan. Ini mencakup kenyamanan termal yang berkaitan atau yang relvan dengan kondisi stasiun, 4. Melakukan perbandingan kondisi termal antara stasiun MRT ASEAN serta melakukan perbandingan data hasil pengukuran dengan kondisi termal yang di inginkan pengguna MRT, 5. Hasil analisis data digunakan untuk membuat kesimpulan tentang kenyamanan termal di kedua stasiun dan mengetahui kondisi termal di stasiun MRT ASEAN. Metode tersebut digunakan untuk mengetahui kondisi kenyamanan termal dan tanggapan pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kenyamanan termal pengguna pada stasiun MRT, serta mengetahui perbandingan kenyamanan termal di stasiun MRT ASEAN.
Implementasi Agile Scrum Dalam Pengembangan Bioskop Online Berbasis Website
Authors: Aldy Fadilla Muhammad , Adji Sodikin Damar , Arjunal Akmal Refido , Purnomo Andi
Published: January 2025

Agile project management merupakan pengelolaan proyek yang berfokus pada kolaborasi, fleksibilitas, dan keterbukaan terhadap perubahan. Agile project management berasumsi bahwa setiap proyek pasti memiliki tingkat ketidakpastian (incertitude) yang tinggi sehingga membutuhkan pendekatan fleksibel untuk mengatasinya. Salah satu metode yang digunakan pada Agile Project Management adalah menggunakan metode Scrum. Metode Scrum merupakan metodologi yang termasuk dalam agile software development. Scrum dinilai dapat menghasilkan kualitas perangkat lunak yang baik sesuai dengan keinginan pengguna, dapat digunakan dalam proyek besar maupun kecil, dan mudah untuk mengadopsi perubahan. Scrum memiliki tahapan yang terstruktur dan bersifat perulangan, sehingga jika produk pada sprint pertama belum cukup memenuhi kebutuhan, maka pada sprint berikutnya dapat dikembangkan sistem yang sesuai dengan evaluasi pengguna. Dalam penelitian ini implementasi Agile Scrum dalam pengembangan bioskop online berbasis website membawa sejumlah manfaat yang signifikan. Metode ini memungkinkan pengembang untuk bekerja secara kolaboratif dan adaptif, menghasilkan iterasi cepat dan responsif dalam mengembangkan fitur-fitur yang relevan dengan kebutuhan pengguna. Dengan menggunakan Agile Scrum maka pekerjaan dalam sprint sangat terjadwal, memprioritaskan tugas serta menerima umpan balik dari pemilik produk dan pihak yang terkait.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI KUMPULAN KARYA ILMIAH MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK VUE DENGAN PENDEKATAN EXTREME PROGRAMMING
Authors: Arisantoso Arisantoso , Fathir Rachman Alif
Published: January 2025

— Keberadaan teknologi yang kian berkembang saat ini memberikan dampak positif sebagai upaya untuk pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan serta meningkatkan mutu lulusan dan daya saing bangsa dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan tinggi khususnya dalam publikasi hasil karya Ilmiah mahasiswa atau pun dosen, maka perlu adanya suatu aplikasi yang bisa digunakan untuk mempublikasikan laporan hasil karya ilmiah seperti Mata Kuliah Proyek, Praktek Kerja Lapangan, dan Skripsi / Tugas Akhir.  Tujuan penelitian ini merancang aplikasi kumpulan hasil karya ilmiah mahasiswa dan dosen untuk rekam jejak peneliti, meningkatkan reputasi dan berkontribusi terhadap pengembangan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi. Metode penelitian diantaranya studi literatur, Pengembangan Sistem dengan konsep SDLC menggunakan model Extreme Programming (XP) dan pemodelan aliran aktifitas dengan Unified Modelling Language (UML). Simpulan penelitian ini adalah aplikasi kumpulan hasil karya ilmiah mahasiswa dan dosen yang memfasilitasi user untuk dapat mengakses dan mengelola halaman publikasi hasil karya, pencarian data, download hasil karya serta Informasi secara Grafis. Melalui aplikasi kumpulan publikasi karya ilmiah dimaknai sebagai upaya dalam menyebarluaskan hasil karya serta mudah diakses dari manapun dan kapanpun. Semua hasil pengujian secara fungsional pada aplikasi kumpulan publikasi karya ilmiah menerima nilai lulus (pass), berdasarkan pengujian black-box.