bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Without Love, Everything is Nothing: for the Anniversary of the Doctor of Historical Sciences Elizaveta N. Khantakova
Authors: Palikova Tatyana V. ,   Banzarov Buryat State University, Mitupov Konstantin B.-M. , Zhukova Natalya E. ,   Banzarov Buryat State University,   Banzarov Buryat State University
Published: July 2024

The biography of the scientist is one of the most interesting sources by which we can talk about the state of Russian science and the dynamics of its development. Among the important biographies of regional science is biography of Elizaveta Khantakova, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the World and Russian History Department at Banzarov Buryat State University, the State Award Laureate of the Republic of Buryatia (2012), author of more than 100 publications, including 7 monographs. The article is devoted to her main biographical stages and the key areas of scientific research, the main direction of which is the peculiarities of Russian federalism: the formation and development of the federal model of the country’s development in the 20th and 21st centuries, formation of the concept of the BMASSR/the Republic of Buryatia as a special administrative and territorial unit within the USSR/RF. The field of scientific interests of the researcher is constantly expanding and covers active participation in the search for a scientific solution to the problems of the university’s inclusive environment, the study of various forms of historical everyday life, the study of life and creativity of M. N. Khangalov, E. E. Tarmakhanov. These research interests have become the basis for attracting a number of talented young historians and teachers to scientific activity by E. N. Khantakova. Having studied historiographical sources, the authors came to the conclusion about multifaceted and profound Khandakova’s contribution to the science of Eastern Siberia.
The People’s Revolution of 1921 as a Phenomenon of the Social Transformation of Mongolian Society
Authors: V. Kuftareva Venera V. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: July 2024

The article deals with the phenomenon of the Mongolian People’s Revolution of 1921 and its significance for the social transformations of the Mongolian society. The revolution had unique features that reflected historical features, and, at the same time, had properties similar to other types of sociocultural changes. The people’s revolution of 1921 at the initial stage of its development belonged to the world of ideas, represented a phenomenon that was more speculative, but under the influence of internal and external factors, it acquired empirical features. In the course of deepening social transformations, it gradually turned into a phenomenon and began to represent an exceptional phenomenon, especially in terms of eliminating the feudal system and gaining international recognition. We see the reflection of all these ideas in the writings of many Mongolian and Soviet historians. His Works Academician Bazaryn Shirendyb, Doctor of Historical Scienc, on the topic of revolution are recognized as fundamental. The article reflects the main points of the revolutionary process, their characteristics and significance for the Mongolian people. The tasks of the revolution are touched upon, the democratic transformations of the People’s Government during the period of the formation of people’s power and its role in strengthening the national independence of the country are disclosed in detail. The author of the article used general scientific (analysis, information collection, synthesis, extrapolation) and special methods (comparative, typological, periodization method). Moreover, to understand the sequence of revolutionary events, the historical-genetic method was used based on the principles of historicism, consistency and reliance on historical sources. The theme of the revolution remains relevant and attracts new researchers. We study the historical path followed by Mongolia in the XX century as an exceptional phenomenon.
The World as Existential Security: The Concept of Peace of Third Generation
Authors: Plebanek Olga V. ,   University at the Interparliamentary Assembly of EurAsEC
Published: July 2024

The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that traditional social disciplines have not been able to solve the most important problems of humanity – the elimination of destructive forms of social interactions. The article deals with the problem of conceptualization of the concept of “peace”, the stages of formation of the disciplinary field of peace research. The hypothesis of the study is that understanding the initial intention that prompts the formation of new value orientations in human populations makes it possible to base the modern theory of the world on the concept of existential security. The purpose of the article is to analyze approaches to one of the basic concepts of social and humanitarian disciplines ‒ the category of peace. The use of methods of categorization, retrospective analysis and systematization allowed us to discover the paradigmatic dependence of the content of the concept peace on objective technological and socio-cultural circumstances. The results of the discussion were the following provisions. The first concept of peace, called the negative peace, could not be used as the basis for social construction programs, since it carried all the limitations of the classical paradigm of science, which was formed to serve natural science. The modern, third generation of the concept of peace, which has received the complex name of a multi-inter-transcultural world, is generated by the dangers associated with globalization and entry into digital civilization. Understanding the initial intention that encourages the formation of new value orientations in human populations allows us to base the modern theory of the world on the concept of existential security. The concept of existential security is formulated, which should be understood not as the physical security of an individual, but as the security of the existence of a population that allows preserving the population gene pool. A society that has provided existential security corresponds to people’s ideas of peaceful existence and does not create conditions for war, as one of the forms of violence, or for other forms of structural violence that reduce the adaptive potential of the population. Due to the fact that the adaptability and security of the digital society is ensured by the integrative and communitarian properties of the social system, post-material values are put forward in the first place in the value system in the modern world. They should be the basis of the concept of the existential world.
Philosophy: An Apologetic Etude
Authors: Fatenkov Aleksey N. ,   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Davydov Andrey A. ,   Privolzhsky Research Medical University
Published: July 2024

Philosophy as a cultural phenomenon, a type of worldview, an academic discipline has a difficult destiny. Society either raves about philosophical thought and practice or ostracizes and pompously distances itself from them. The authors attempt to understand the causes of this situation and highlight philosophy’s non-devaluated worth. The paper is based on existential dialectics in conjunction with a hermeneutic approach.The question of worldview’s genesis, essence and structure is addressed. The nature of philosophy’s relationships with worldview framework as a whole and its important elements, religion and science is clarified. The latter talk about providence or law. Unlike them, philosophy talks about fate – not blind, not manageable but capricious. Philosophy turns to a wayward man, supporting and strengthening his craving for autonomy in actions and thoughts as well as advising him to approach the traditions of world and national culture with intelligence and responsibility. The authors specify the interdisciplinary subject of philosophy equated with its problem field. The multi-faceted nature of philosophical problems and the irremovable subjectivity in its fixation determine ambiguity in ranking the range of issues. The authors give preference to the version rooted in Greek philosophical thought. The premises and the arguments presented in the text allow us to summarize: philosophy is neither a servant nor a mistress, but a life companion of an autonomous man. The pressure on philosophy is caused by the society’s and authorities’ ever-present suspicion towards an autonomous man.
The quantum perfect fluid in 2D
Authors: Dersy Aurélien , Khmelnitsky Andrei , Rattazzi Riccardo
Published: July 2024

We consider the field theory that defines a perfect incompressible 2D fluid. One distinctive property of this system is that the quadratic action for fluctuations around the ground state features neither mass nor gradient term. Quantum mechanically this poses a technical puzzle, as it implies the Hilbert space of fluctuations is not a Fock space and perturbation theory is useless. As we show, the proper treatment must instead use that the configuration space is the area preserving Lie group {S\mathrm{Diff}}SDiff. Quantum mechanics on Lie groups is basically a group theory problem, but a harder one in our case, since {S\mathrm{Diff}}SDiff is infinite dimensional. Focusing on a fluid on the 2-torus T^2T2, we could however exploit the well known result {S\mathrm{Diff}}(T^2)\sim SU(N)SDiff(T2)∼SU(N) for N\to ∞N→∞, reducing for finite NN to a tractable case. SU(N)SU(N) offers a UV-regulation, but physical quantities can be robustly defined in the continuum limit N\to∞N→∞. The main result of our study is the existence of ungapped localized excitations, the vortons, satisfying a dispersion \omega \propto k^2ω∝k2 and carrying a vorticity dipole. The vortons are also characterized by very distinctive derivative interactions whose structure is fixed by symmetry. Departing from the original incompressible fluid, we constructed a class of field theories where the vortons appear, right from the start, as the quanta of either bosonic or fermionic local fields.
Formation mechanism of injured bacteria after disinfection with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) as a disinfectant
Authors: Feng Cuimin , Chen Zexin , Guan Sairui , Li Jing , Qu Mengchao , Geng Haochen
Published: July 2024

This study explored the effects of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main antibacterial component of tea polyphenols, on Escherichia coli in terms of disinfection damage and the underlying mechanisms. The researchers assessed inactivation and injury rates, cell morphology, and antioxidant indicators of E. coli when subjected to different concentrations of EGCG. The results showed that varying EGCG concentrations produced damaged bacteria, with the extent of damage depending on EGCG dosage and treatment duration. The disinfection process involving EGCG resulted in oxidative damage in E. coli, evoking alterations in the antioxidant system of the affected bacteria. During disinfection-induced bacterial injury, E. coli showed the active regulation of metabolism and redox activities in response to EGCG-induced environmental stimuli. Transcriptomic analysis was conducted to investigate the damage mechanism at the gene level. The damaged E. coli countered oxidative stress by adjusting gene expression related to peroxidase and glutathione metabolism processes. In this way, E. coli adjusts its gene expression to alleviate the detrimental effects of EGCG-induced oxidative stress and maintain cellular homeostasis. These findings contribute to our understanding of tea polyphenols' disinfection effects and provide insights into EGCG's mechanisms of damaging bacteria such as E. coli.
Feasibility and sensitivity assessment of various heads for micro-hydropower plant design in the Deluwang watershed, Indonesia
Authors: Widiarti Wiwik Yunarni , Hidayah Entin , Rohman Abdur , Wiyono Retno Utami Agung , Miqdad Muhammad , Halik Gusfan , Supriono Agus , Saifurridzal Saifurridzal , Fawaid Muhammad , Widyawati Indah Kusuma
Published: July 2024

The escalating global demand for electrical energy, including in Indonesia, underscores the need for renewable energy sources like micro-hydropower plants (MHPs). This study examines the financial feasibility and sensitivity of MHP projects in the Deluwang watershed, Situbondo Regency, Indonesia. Three cases with varying head elevations and discharge rates were analyzed, utilizing crossflow turbines. Case 1, with the highest head and discharge, emerged as the most profitable, demonstrating the highest values for Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit–Cost Ratio (BCR), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The study found that on-grid systems, despite higher initial costs, offer more stable revenue and faster payback periods compared to off-grid systems. Sensitivity analysis revealed the on-grid method's resilience to fluctuations in interest rates, project lifespan, and river discharge, maintaining feasibility with up to an 80% reduction in discharge over 15 years. This highlights the importance of strategic planning in MHP design, considering head and discharge rates to optimize power generation. The findings provide valuable insights for renewable energy development, contributing to Indonesia's energy needs and local socio-economic benefits. Future research should further explore the socio-economic impacts of MHP installations to enhance their development and sustainability.
Does water rights trading promote the efficiency of water use? Empirical evidence from pilot water rights trading in China
Authors: Xu Tao , Wu Zheng , Tian Guiliang , Shi Ziteng
Published: July 2024

Water rights trading policy is an important economic tool in China's water resource management. Accurately estimating the level of water resource utilization efficiency in experimental areas and impartially assessing the impact of the water rights trading market's operation on water resource utilization efficiency have policy implications for improving water resource governance tools and capabilities. Based on the panel data of 19 provinces (regions) in China from 2010 to 2019, this paper describes the development of a three-stage data envelopment analysis model to measure water use efficiency and the application of the difference-in-differences method based on propensity score matching (PSM-DID) to examine the effect of water rights trading policies on the model. The results indicate that (1) after the introduction of the water rights trading policy, the water use efficiency in the experimental areas improved substantially; (2) the PSM-DID method also confirms this finding, and water rights trading has a positive influence on water use efficiency. The research outcomes of this study can be used to objectively appraise the policy performance of the water rights trading policy and provide a theoretical foundation for its nationwide implementation.
PENURUNAN JUMLAH SEL MAKROFAG SETELAH PEMBERIAN NANO GEL STEROID EKSTRAK AKAR SIDAGURI (Sida rhombifolia L.) PADA PROSES PENYEMBUHAN GINGIVITIS
Authors: Retno Pratiwi Ariyati , Agung Tri Laksono Satria
Published: July 2024

Latar Belakang: Proses penyembuhan luka gingivitis melalui fase inflamasi yang ditandai dengan infiltrasi sel neutrofil dan makrofag pada jaringan luka. Makrofag yang diaktifkan dapat berperan dalam proses inflamasi dan perbaikan sel. Akar sidaguri memiliki kandungan steroid yang dapat dijadikan antiinflamasi. Tujuan: Mengetahui penurunan jumlah sel makrofag setelah pemberian nano gel steroid ekstrak akar sidaguri (Sida rhombifolia L.) pada proses penyembuhan gingivitis pada tikus wistar putih jantan (Rattus norvegicus). Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan true experimental design dengan rancangan Randomized Post Test Only Controlled Group Design. Tikus putih galur wistar jantan sebanyak 24 ekor, dibagai menjadi enam kelompok perlakuan dan masing-masing dilakukan pemberian nano gel steroid ekstrak akar sidaguri (Sida rhombifolia L.) dengan dosis 0,6; 1,2; 1,8; dan 2,4 g/kgBB. Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan jumlah sel makrofag antar kelompok perlakuan. Kesimpulan: Pemberian nano gel steroid ekstrak akar sidaguri (Sida rhombifolia L.) berpengaruh terhadap penurunan jumlah sel makrofag pada proses penyembuhan gingivitis tikus wistar putih jantan (Rattus norvegicus).
An Ethical Perspective on the Democratization of Mental Health With Generative AI
Authors: Elyoseph Zohar , Gur Tamar , Haber Yuval , Simon Tomer , Angert Tal , Navon Yuval , Tal Amir , Asman Oren
Published: July 2024

Knowledge has become more open and accessible to a large audience with the “democratization of information” facilitated by technology. This paper provides a sociohistorical perspective for the theme issue “Responsible Design, Integration, and Use of Generative AI in Mental Health.” It evaluates ethical considerations in using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for the democratization of mental health knowledge and practice. It explores the historical context of democratizing information, transitioning from restricted access to widespread availability due to the internet, open-source movements, and most recently, GenAI technologies such as large language models. The paper highlights why GenAI technologies represent a new phase in the democratization movement, offering unparalleled access to highly advanced technology as well as information. In the realm of mental health, this requires delicate and nuanced ethical deliberation. Including GenAI in mental health may allow, among other things, improved accessibility to mental health care, personalized responses, and conceptual flexibility, and could facilitate a flattening of traditional hierarchies between health care providers and patients. At the same time, it also entails significant risks and challenges that must be carefully addressed. To navigate these complexities, the paper proposes a strategic questionnaire for assessing artificial intelligence–based mental health applications. This tool evaluates both the benefits and the risks, emphasizing the need for a balanced and ethical approach to GenAI integration in mental health. The paper calls for a cautious yet positive approach to GenAI in mental health, advocating for the active engagement of mental health professionals in guiding GenAI development. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that GenAI advancements are not only technologically sound but also ethically grounded and patient-centered.
Enhancement of the Performance of Large Language Models in Diabetes Education through Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Comparative Study
Authors: Wang Dingqiao , Liang Jiangbo , Ye Jinguo , Li Jingni , Li Jingpeng , Zhang Qikai , Hu Qiuling , Pan Caineng , Wang Dongliang , Liu Zhong , Shi Wen , Shi Danli , Li Fei , Qu Bo , Zheng Yingfeng
Published: July 2024

Background

Large language models (LLMs) demonstrated advanced performance in processing clinical information. However, commercially available LLMs lack specialized medical knowledge and remain susceptible to generating inaccurate information. Given the need for self-management in diabetes, patients commonly seek information online. We introduce the Retrieval-augmented Information System for Enhancement (RISE) framework and evaluate its performance in enhancing LLMs to provide accurate responses to diabetes-related inquiries.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of the RISE framework, an information retrieval and augmentation tool, to improve the LLM’s performance to accurately and safely respond to diabetes-related inquiries.

Methods

The RISE, an innovative retrieval augmentation framework, comprises 4 steps: rewriting query, information retrieval, summarization, and execution. Using a set of 43 common diabetes-related questions, we evaluated 3 base LLMs (GPT-4, Anthropic Claude 2, Google Bard) and their RISE-enhanced versions respectively. Assessments were conducted by clinicians for accuracy and comprehensiveness and by patients for understandability.

Results

The integration of RISE significantly improved the accuracy and comprehensiveness of responses from all 3 base LLMs. On average, the percentage of accurate responses increased by 12% (15/129) with RISE. Specifically, the rates of accurate responses increased by 7% (3/43) for GPT-4, 19% (8/43) for Claude 2, and 9% (4/43) for Google Bard. The framework also enhanced response comprehensiveness, with mean scores improving by 0.44 (SD 0.10). Understandability was also enhanced by 0.19 (SD 0.13) on average. Data collection was conducted from September 30, 2023 to February 5, 2024.

Conclusions

The RISE significantly improves LLMs’ performance in responding to diabetes-related inquiries, enhancing accuracy, comprehensiveness, and understandability. These improvements have crucial implications for RISE’s future role in patient education and chronic illness self-management, which contributes to relieving medical resource pressures and raising public awareness of medical knowledge.
Client Perspectives of Case Stories in Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Public Safety Personnel: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Price Jill AB , Gregory Julia , McCall Hugh C , Landry Caeleigh A , Beahm Janine D , Hadjistavropoulos Heather D
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) is an effective and convenient means of offering cognitive behavioral therapy to the general population. To increase access to ICBT among Canadian public safety personnel (PSP)—a group that experiences elevated rates of mental health concerns and barriers to mental health care—a clinical research unit called PSPNET has tailored ICBT to PSP, primarily through offering case stories and PSP-specific examples within an ICBT program. PSPNET’s first and most frequently used ICBT program, called the PSP Wellbeing Course, has been found to reduce symptoms of mental disorders (eg, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress) among PSP. Little research, however, has investigated clients’ perceptions of the case stories in this course.

OBJECTIVE

This study was designed to expand the literature on the use and evaluation of case stories in ICBT among PSP. Specifically, this study investigated (1) PSP’s perceptions of the case stories using the theoretical model provided by Shaffer and Zikmund-Fisher and (2) PSP feedback on the case stories in the PSP Wellbeing Course.

METHODS

This study included 41 clients who completed the PSP Wellbeing Course. Of these, 27 clients completed a bespoke questionnaire called the Stories Questionnaire, 10 of whom also participated in a semistructured interview.

RESULTS

Findings show that perceptions of the case stories in the PSP Wellbeing Course were largely positive and that the case stories were generally successful in achieving the 5 purposes of case stories (ie, informing, comforting, modeling, engaging, and persuading) proposed by Shaffer and Zikmund-Fisher. Client feedback also identified 3 tangible areas for story improvement: characters, content, and delivery. Each area highlights the need for and potential benefits of story development. Not all PSP engaged with the case stories, though, so results must be interpreted with caution.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, this study adds to the growing body of research supporting the use of case stories in internet-delivered interventions among PSP.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04127032; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04127032
Social Media Use in Adolescents: Bans, Benefits, and Emotion Regulation Behaviors (Preprint)
Authors: McAlister Kelsey , Beatty Clare , Smith-Caswell Jacqueline , Yourell Jacqlyn , Huberty Jennifer
Published: July 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Social media is an integral part of adolescent’s daily lives, but the significant time adolescents invest in social media has raised concern about the effect on their mental health. Bans on social media use are quickly emerging as an attempt to regulate social media use, however evidence supporting their effectiveness is limited, and adolescents experience several benefits from social media. Rather than enforcing bans, emotion regulation should be leveraged to help adolescents navigate the online social environment. This viewpoint paper proposes a nuanced approach towards regulating adolescent social media use by 1) discontinuing the use of ineffective bans, 2) recognizing the benefits social media use can have, and 3) fostering emotion regulation skills in adolescents to encourage the development of self-regulation.
The CARDIAC MANIFESTATION IN DENGUE INFECTION
Authors: Pangaribuan Achnes , Rantung Nolly Oktavianes Habel , Marbun Ella Risa
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Dengue infection rarely affects the heart, but clinical symptoms of cardiac involvement may range greatly from a silent illness to severe myocarditis resulting in death. With the increasing incidence of dengue fever, reports of atypical manifestations are on the rise, these may be underreported because of a lack of awareness and underdiagnosed
Cases: A 40-year-old man presents with acute fever for three days with positive non-structural protein 1 (NS1) and asymptomatic bradycardia. ECG revealed sinus rhythm (40 bpm) with an absence of ST-segment elevation. His laboratory examination showed a rise in NT-Pro BNP and CKMB levels. Echocardiography showed hyperechogenic myocardium suspicious for myocarditis, with a left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) of 73% and no systolic, diastolic, or valve abnormalities. The patient recovered without further complications and was discharged home.
Conclusion: Cardiac involvement is uncommon and encountered in centres which handle large numbers of patients with dengue infection. Clinical manifestations of cardiac involvement in dengue infection can vary widely, from an incidental finding to severe cardiac failure resulting in death.
 
Keywords: bradycardia; dengue infection; myocarditis; NS1
Myocarditis with Brugada Pattern : An Unusual Early Manifestation of Leptospirosis
Authors: Putra Gagah Buana , Afifah Yasmin Noor , Abdullah Muhammad Khakim
Published: July 2024

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira spirochaetes. Cardiac involvement in leptospirosis is frequent yet underdiagnosed. We describe a myocarditis case showing Brugada pattern Type 1, a rare leptospirosis cardiac complication. As myocarditis is an atypical cardiac manifestation of leptospirosis, it is important to investigate anything sign related to cardiac involvement in managing leptospirosis.
ASSOCIATION OF LEFT ATRIAL STRAIN WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS
Authors: Prabowo Wirawan
Published: July 2024

Background: Acute ischemic stroke due to cardio-embolism associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) has been known to have the highest risk of recurrence and increased patient morbidity and mortality. However, the detection rate of AF rhythm in acute ischemic stroke patients using electrocardiograms and Holter monitoring was still quite low. Functional changes in the left atrium have been associated with an increased incidence of AF. Left atrial strain measurement using speckle tracking echocardiography 2D (STE-2D) can detect left atrial dysfunction associated with AF.
Aim: To determine the association between left atrial strain and atrial fibrillation in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Research Methods: This analytical observation study was conducted with a cross-sectional design, using secondary data from medical records at RSUP Dr. Sardjito within January 2020–December 2022 on the population with acute ischemic stroke patients who underwent an electrocardiogram and transthoracic echocardiography examination.
Results: During the observation period 142 acute ischemic stroke patients underwent an electrocardiogram and transthoracic echocardiography examinations. A total of 72 patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke met the inclusion criteria as study subjects, there were 49 subjects (68%) with sinus rhythm and 23 subjects (32%) with AF rhythm. The left atrial strain value was found to be lower in the AF rhythm group (13,02 ± 8,49%) than in the sinus rhythm group (25,12 ± 8,36%) and was statistically significant (p <0,001). Determination of the optimal cut-off value using the Youden Index obtained a left atrial strain value < 16,25% with a sensitivity of 85,7%, specificity of 73,9%, and area under the curve (AUC) value of 84% (p < 0,001, 95% CI 0,74 – 0,95). The results of the multivariate analysis test showed that left atrial strain was an independent predictor related to the occurrence of AF rhythm (p = 0,001, OR 18,68; 95% CI 3,22 – 108,45).
Conclusion: Decreased left atrial strain ​​is associated with atrial fibrillation rhythms in acute ischemic stroke patients. Acute ischemic stroke patients with a left atrial strain value < 16.25% have a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation rhythm.
Keywords: left atrial strain; atrial fibrillation; ischemic stroke; speckle tracking echocardiography
Implementasi Rekam Medis Elektronik Berkontribusi pada Peningkatan Biaya Operasional di RSUP Surakarta
Authors: Perwirani Resia
Published: July 2024

Latar belakang: Rumah Sakit termotivasi mengimplementasikan RME karena adanya harapan manfaat yang didapatkan termasuk RSUP Surakarta yang mulai menerapkan RME di Unit Rawat Jalan sejak April 2022. Implementasi RME memerlukan analisis mendalam berkaitan dengan dampak positif maupun negatif yang mengiringinya, dalam hal ini terkait dengan biaya operasional yang dikeluarkan sebagai sarana evaluasi dan pembelajaran yang bermanfaat untuk bahan pengambilan keputusan strategis.Metode: Jenis penelitian bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif, peneliti menggambarkan biaya operasional sebelum dan sesudah implementasi RME, kemudian memperkaya analisis dengan data kualitatif. Penelitian dilaksanakan di RSUP Surakarta, dengan waktu pelaksanaan April - September 2022. Cara pengumpulan data melalui telaah dokumen dan wawancara. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah data besaran biaya yang dianggarkan pada unit rekam medis dan unit rawat jalan untuk rencana belanja tahunan. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah para pemangku kepentingan serta para pengguna yang terkait implementasi RME.Hasil: Implementasi RME berkontribusi pada peningkatan biaya operasional di RSUP Surakarta dengan total sebesar 56%. Narasumber menganggap bahwa implementasi RME dapat menghemat penggunaan kertas. Temuan yang kontradiktif menunjukkan adanya lag-effect, yang dapat diartikan sebagai jeda waktu kemanfaatan implementasi teknologi dapat dirasakan. Strategi RSUP Surakarta dalam implementasi RME meliputi penggunaan OSS untuk penghematan biaya. Selain itu perencanaan pengembangan RME menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari Renstra Rumah Sakit, yang disusun dengan timeline waktu, sesuai kompleksitas rumah sakit. Kesimpulan: RSUP Surakarta belum menginisiasi penghitungan cost-effectiveness analysis. Peneliti merekomendasikan RS melaksanakan penghitungan dengan metode yang paling memungkinkan, untuk mengetahui efektivitas biaya dalam implementasi RME, sehingga dapat digunakan untuk bahan perencanaan pengembangan RME kedepan. Kata kunci: Rekam Medis Elektronik, Biaya Operasional, Analisis Efektivitas Biaya
Phytoplasma Associated with White-backed Planthopper on Rice Plants in Sidrap Regency, South Sulawesi
Authors: Abbas Saipul , Djaya Ernawati , Najamuddin Erwin , Sebayang Amelia , Rahman Ayyub Ar , Aminah Aminah , Hasbi Hasbi , Sipi Surianto , Ridwan Nur Fathurahman , Ismayanti Rini , Ibrahim Elisurya
Published: July 2024

South Sulawesi is one of the largest rice production centers in Indonesia. Several important diseases of rice plants, such as those caused by viruses and phytoplasmas, can be transmitted by insect vectors, especially leafhoppers and stem plant. Symptoms of diseases caused by viruses and phytoplasmas are quite diverse but visually similar and difficult to distinguish. This study aims to analyze the presence of phytoplasma associated with white-backed planthopper which are commonly found in rice plantations.  The research method used is by conducting surveys and explorations of insect samples in six villages in Sidrap District. White-back planthoppers found on rice plantations showing symptoms of yellowing and stunted leaves were sampled for further analysis, including total DNA isolation of insects, standard PCR amplification for insect and Nested-PCR for phytoplasma identification, gene sequencing for both amplicons, and nucleotide analysis using BLAST method and Mega X program. The PCR with CO1 primer successfully amplified a 700 bp amplicon from insects, whereas nested-PCR using fP1/rP7 primers followed by m23SR/R16F2n amplified phytoplasma supposedly around 1800 bp and 1250 bp of 16S RNA gene, respectively. The DNA sequencing analysis results indicate that the insect samples were identified as 83% Sogatella vibix species based on homology percentage analysis using BLAST and Mega X Program. As for the phytoplasma, it leans more towards the 16SrI group or Candidatus phytoplasma asteris (Aster yellows phytoplasma) with a homology percentage of 99%.
Survey of Pesticide Use between Mango Farmers Practicing Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management and Conventional Farming in West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Sari Riya Fatma , Subejo Subejo , Suputa Suputa , Vijaysegaran Shanmugam , De Faveri Stefano , Trisyono Y. Andi
Published: July 2024

Mango farmers in Indonesia rely heavily on pesticides to control a variety of pests and diseases, with tephritid fruit flies being a major pest of the crop. To reduce pesticide use, Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management (AW-IPM) to control fruit flies was trialed and introduced in 2015 and has now been successfully implemented in several districts in West Java, Indonesia. This study surveyed pesticide use in mango farms adopting AW-IPM and those practicing conventional pest control methods. Purposive and Snowball sampling methods were used to select and interview 83 mango farmers to assess farmers knowledge and practices of pesticide use between the two groups. The farmers surveyed consisted of those that have adopted AW-IPM of fruit flies and conventional farmers, meaning those that did not adopt AW-IPM. The results of the survey revealed that compared to conventional farmers, the AW-IPM farmers had a high level of knowledge of pesticides and most of them were aware of pesticide-related environmental risks and adopted better and safer practices. Overall, storage of pesticides within living areas was reported by 10% of respondents, and most respondents (75%) adopted unsafe practices when disposing of used pesticide containers, such as selling them to plastic waste collectors. Half of all the respondents reported and experienced at least one symptom of a pesticide-related health problems. This study contributes to a better understanding of potential pesticide exposure and risks to mango farmers in Indonesia. A pesticide management training program for the mango farming community is badly needed.
Population of Bemisia tabaci and Incidence of Yellow Disease in Chili Intercropped with Corn
Authors: Yolanda Kiki , Witjaksono Witjaksono , Putra Nugroho Susetya
Published: July 2024

Bemisia tabaci is one of the limiting factors in chili farming, because it can cause damage both directly and indirectly as a vector for the Pepper yellow leaf curl virus (PepYLCV). Intercropping chili with corn is one of the efforts to control B. tabaci. Physically, corn plants are able to withstand the presence of B. tabaci, in addition to producing volatile compounds that are repellent to B. tabaci. This research was conducted to determine the optimal age of corn plants to be intercropped with chili plants. The research was conducted in Pleret District, Bantul Regency by testing five different ages of corn: 2 weeks after planting, 6 weeks after planting, 8 weeks after planting, 10 weeks after planting and control (without intercropping with corn). Weeks after planting are counted from the first day the corn seeds were planted. Yellow sticky trap (YST) was used to determine the presence of B. tabaci population in each treatment plot. YST was tied to bamboo sticks and placed on treatment beds with as many as 2 (two) traps per treatment plot. The distance between the yellow sticky trap and the plant was 30 cm, so the height of the trap was always adjusted according to the height of the plant. Observation of B. tabaci population was carried out every 5 days by counting the number of B. tabaci caught in yellow sticky traps. The results showed that the population of B. tabaci in the chili plots intercropped with corn was lower than that in the control plot, especially at the age of 6 weeks after planting (WAP). However, the intercropping of chilies and corn had no significant effect on the incidence of yellow disease in chilies.
Cuestión de rango. Las categorías infraespecíficas en la nomenclatura algal
Authors: Flores Pedroche Francisco , Novelo Eberto
Published: July 2024

Los rangos taxonómicos, por debajo del nivel de especie, han sido utilizados desde el principio de la ficología para diferenciar discontinuidades o variaciones morfológicas, geográficas o ecológicas en las algas, con sus consecuencias en la taxonomía y la nomenclatura. En términos globales, el 30% de la diversidad algal mundial está compuesta por taxones infraespecíficos (subespecie, variedad o forma), muchas de las veces sin la claridad suficiente para entender su uso. En la presente contribución se explican, los rangos y se brindan ejemplos que pueden orientar a los autores en la aplicación nomenclatural más adecuada de las categorías infraespecíficas para sus objetos de estudio. Se enfatiza, como una buena práctica en taxonomía de algas, en la necesidad de que los autores expongan brevemente los principios rectores de su clasificación infraespecífica y se hace evidente la carencia de un consenso en su empleo y, sobre todo, en el significado biológico que cada uno de los rangos infraespecíficos tiene.
Loneliness in Romantic Grief and its Relationship with Coping Strategies
Authors: Bravo Doddoli Andrea , Sánchez Aragón Rozzana
Published: July 2024

One of the emotions most frequently experienced during romantic grief is loneliness, which is experienced due to an imbalance between the feelings of having had a love relationship and not having it anymore. However, the scales measuring this construct were mainly designed to measure loneliness in general and not within a romantic relationship. On the other hand, the cognitive and emotional experiences derived from loneliness can impact the coping strategies that the individual deploys during this process, so the objectives of this research were: 1) to adapt and validate the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale from DiTommaso & Spinner (1993) to the context of romantic grief and 2) explore the relationship between loneliness and coping strategies in romantic grief. The results indicated obtaining a version of said scale with robust psychometric qualities and with characteristic factors in the context of romantic grief. Likewise, it was observed that, when facing a breakup, having family networks and close friends allow people to use strategies such as sharing their problems, the use of humor, and understanding and adjusting their emotions to the new situation; while no longer being with a partner.
Jean-Marie-Camille Méhu
Authors: Wisniak Jaime
Published: July 2024

Jean-Marie-Camille Méhu (1835-1887) was a French physician and pharmacist who studied first principles in plants, particularly in small knapweed and canchalagua, and determined that their active component was erythro-centaurin; studied the methods for the dosage of albumin and found that the best one was based on using an alcoholic solution of acetic acid and phenol. He also studied and found the best procedure to prepare phosphorated oils, so that they contained a known amount of phosphorus. Méhu developed an improved version of Marchand’s lacto-butyrometer for determining the amount of butter present in milk. He carried an extensive study of the urine of pathological origin and developed a very efficient method for separating its colored pigments, based on addition of a saturated solution of ammonium sulfate, etc.
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La simbología de las reacciones químicas: una estrategia didáctica para su aprendizaje, a partir del modelo cognitivo de ciencia
Authors: Tróchez López Liliana , Benítez Benítez Ricardo , Arteaga Fuertes Danny Alejandro
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se reportan los resultados de una propuesta didáctica diseñada para facilitar el aprendizaje de las reacciones químicas en estudiantes de educación media (grado 10) de la Institución Educativa Técnica Agropecuaria Margarita Legarda. La metodología de trabajo se basó en el modelo cognitivo de ciencia dando cumplimiento a cuatro etapas y enfocándose principalmente en los aportes de Ronald Giere y Mercé Izquierdo, quien lo adaptó a la ciencia escolar. En una primera fase se identificó las dificultades que presentaron los estudiantes para comprender la noción de las reacciones químicas. Luego se caracterizó el modelo para su posterior aplicación. A partir de dicha caracterización, se implementó una secuencia pedagógica para contribuir y mejorar la comprensión de la temática. Finalmente, el alcance de la propuesta se analizó a partir de la aplicación de encuestas dirigidas, preliminares y posteriores al desarrollo de la actividad de clase. Para esto se hizo una comparación exhaustiva de los resultados infiriendo que la mayoría de estudiantes mejoraron ostensiblemente en la comprensión de las reacciones y ecuaciones químicas. En los diarios de campo se evidenció el cumplimiento de las cuatro dimensiones del modelo, resultados que permiten ver la propuesta como una buena alternativa para llevar a cabo los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje de conceptos en química, donde el actor central siempre sea el estudiante, teniendo en cuenta sus conocimientos previos, dificultades de aprendizaje y las características propias de su contexto.
Práctica de laboratorio virtual de Química General: ácido-base
Authors: Rodríguez Montoro Oscar , Suárez Inmaculada , Coto García Baudilio
Published: July 2024

El confinamiento relacionado con el COVID ha forzado la introducción de metodologías docentes no presenciales incluso en las prácticas de laboratorio. Una de ellas es la virtualización de prácticas que permita una alternativa no presencial en el caso de dificultades para su realización. Hay disponibles muchos programas comerciales que permiten dicha virtualización, pero para un mejor encaje entre las convencionales y las virtuales, se ha procedido a la programación de herramientas de cálculo específicas mediante Visual Basic de Excel. En este trabajo se describe una práctica de ácido-base. Se resume la base teórica, el montaje experimental para la práctica tradicional, y la herramienta de cálculo programada para emular la obtención de datos experimentales. Se incluyen instrucciones de uso y algún detalle de programación. La práctica virtual se ha probado con grupos de unos 70 alumnos y, previa breve explicación, ha funcionado correctamente sin problemas técnicos. Los resultados obtenidos son satisfactorios comparando con el método tradicional, y el análisis de las calificaciones de los alumnos muestra que las competencias adquiridas son comparables en ambas metodologías. Por tanto, se concluye que las practicas virtuales son una opción flexible para la impartición de prácticas en remoto o como complemento a la experimentación tradicional.
En este trabajo se describe una práctica de ácido-base. Se resume la base teórica, el montaje experimental para la práctica tradicional, y la herramienta de cálculo programada para emular la obtención de datos experimentales. Se incluyen instrucciones de uso y algún detalle de programación.
La práctica virtual se ha probado con grupos de unos 70 alumnos y, previa breve explicación, ha funcionado correctamente sin problemas técnicos. Los resultados obtenidos son satisfactorios comparando con el método tradicional, y el análisis de las calificaciones de los alumnos muestra que las competencias adquiridas son comparables en ambas metodologías. Por tanto, se concluye que las practicas virtuales son una opción flexible para la impartición de prácticas en remoto o como complemento a la experimentación tradicional.
La regulación de las marcas no tradicionales en el T-MEC y en la nueva Ley Federal mexicana de propiedad intelectual
Authors: Ramírez Motes César Joel
Published: July 2024

Este Artículo analiza las legislaciones de los EE.UU y de la UE de manera comparativa para señalar áreas problemáticas en las reformas mexicanas de 2018 y de 2020 respecto a las marcas no tradicionales como las olfativas y los sonidos. Dichas reformas produjeron dos cambios significativos relacionados con el concepto de marca y las categorías de los signos que pueden ser registrados en México.
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of MRSA amongst Patients from an Indian Tertiary Care Hospital: An Eye Opener
Authors: Mukim Yasha , Sonia K. , Jain Charu , Birhman Nikita , Kaur Iqbal R.
Published: July 2024

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a very common human pathogenic microorganism that can cause a variety of infectious diseases, including skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, bacteremia, and lethal pneumonia. About one-third of the common population is colonized with S. aureus. MRSA is a formidable pathogen known to cause high mortality & morbidity, that poses a significant threat to public health worldwide. Presence of MRSA strains, resistant to multiple antibiotics especially in hospital stay, has complicated the management of infections caused by this bacterium. The aim of this study was to shed light on the prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of MRSA among patients in a tertiary care center located in Faridabad, Haryana. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, a 510 bedded tertiary care teaching hospital in Faridabad, Haryana, India. All wound samples including pus, exudates, wound swab and tissue samples received for aerobic culture and antimicrobial sensitivity from various clinical departments from January 2019 to July 2019 were included in this study. A total of 747 samples were received from January 2019-July 2019. Mean age of this study population was found to be 50.7 ± 14.8 years. Out of 747 samples, 226 (30.25%) were culture positive. Among the S. aureus isolates, methicillin resistance was seen amongst 39 (58.2%). Antibiotic Susceptibility results of S. aureus showed 100% resistance to Penicillin along with 100% resistance to Fluoroquinolones in both MRSA and MSSA. High prevalence of MRSA amongst patients highlights the importance of continued surveillance and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship program to control the menace of antimicrobial resistance. Strict adherence to Infection Control practices its regular follow up to assess the effectiveness of any hospital infection control measures taken is the key.