bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Evaluation of Proximate, Mineral, Vitamins, Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Pulp and Seeds of Doum Palm (Hyphaene Thebaica) in India
Authors: AO John
Published: April 2024

Medicinal plants are natural gift that contains phytochemicals that are ecofriendly, effective and non-toxic. These chemicals can also prevent antimicrobial resistance. However, the concentration of phytochemicals and nutritional properties underlines certain variation due to geographical location, age of plant, storage condition, extraction methods, amongst others. Therefore, this study was carried out to compare the proximate, mineral, vitamins, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of pulp (DPML) and seeds of Doum palm (DPSM) (Hyphaene Thebaica) in India. Proximate evaluation of DPML revealed that it had higher (p<0.05) levels of moisture (8.77%), crude fibre (13.06%), ether extracts (1.21%), ash (8.21%), carbohydrate (69.33%) and lower protein (6.21%) relative to DPSM which contained moisture, crude protein, crude fibre, ether extract, ash and carbohydrates at 6.93 %, 8.07 %, 11.69 %, 0.09 %, 6.44 % and 54.08 % respectively. DPML had higher (p<0.05) concentration of calcium (387.21 mg/100g), phosphorus (2956.1mg/100g), potassium (175.1mg/100g), manganese (28.03mg/100g), magnesium (186.1mg/100g), zinc (10.33mg/100g), copper (8.61mg/100g), sodium (228.1mg/100g) and iron (9.11 mg/100g) compared to DPSM which contained calcium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, copper, sodium and iron at 206.8 mg/100g, 1600.2 mg/100g, 113.5 mg/100g, 15.14 mg/100g, 102.4 mg/100g, 10.05 mg/100g, 5.78 mg/100g, 190.2 mg/100g and 6.08 mg/100g respectively. Doum palm pulp meal contained greater concentrations (p<0.05) of vitamin A (9.38iu/100g), vitamin B1 (26.01µg/100g), vitamin B1 (11.73µg/100g), vitamin B6 (57.10µg/100g), vitamin B12 (15.61µg/100g), vitamin C (122.6µg/100g) and vitamin E (31.62µg/100g) relative to 5.06iu/100g, 21.48µg/100g, 9.45µg/100g, 42.08µg/100g, 10.20µg/100g, 95.18µg/100g and 23.49µg/100g reported for vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C and vitamin E respectively. Doum palm pulp meal produced higher concentrations of phenols (82.10mg/g), flavonoids (39.15mg/g) and saponins (2.16mg/g) and lower concentrations of tannins (11.72mg/g) and alkaloids (6.13mg/g) relative to doum palm seed meal (p<0.05) which contained phenols (65.72mg/g), flavonoids (30.86 mg/g), tannins (18.83mg/g), alkaloids (9.17mg/g) and saponins (1.91mg/g). DPPH was greater (p<0.05) in doum palm pulp meal with 31.82% compared to doum palm seed meal (26.07%). It was concluded that DPML and DPSM is loaded with nutrients and other medicinal properties making them useful in livestock production.
Bilosomes: An Overview of Advancements in Preparation, Characterization, and Applications
Authors: S Kothawade
Published: April 2024

Bilosomes, also known as bile vesicles, are bilayer vesicles that are formed by the hydration of bile salts. They have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential use in various applications, including drug delivery and nutraceuticals. In this review, we discuss the various techniques used for the preparation of Bilosomes, including the film hydration, reverse phase evaporation, and ether injection methods. We also discuss the characterization techniques used to study the properties of Bilosomes, such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Additionally, we discuss the potential applications of Bilosomes, including their use as drug delivery systems for hydrophobic drugs, as well as their use in the food and nutraceutical industries. Finally, we discuss the current state of the Bilosomes market, including the currently available commercial products. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in Bilosomes research and highlights the potential of Bilosomes in various fields.
The theoretical crisis of trust in science is becoming science’s practical crisis: Perspective through the eyes of citations
Authors: Teixeira da Silva Jaime A.
Published: April 2024

The claimed crisis in science has many origins that, when observed uniquely, might got give the impression of a widespread problem. However, when their integrated networks are appreciated, the crisis then begins to take on a form and life of its own. This brief note looks at the basis for a potential crisis in any field of research through the prism of citations, specifically the citation of articles that may become invalidated through retraction, or whose integrity may be weakened through an associated expression of concern (EoC). Fields of research, or bodies of literature of individual researchers, that are weakened by an excessive volume of retractions or EoCs face intellectual and scientific implosion.
Influence of Genetic Polymorphisms in CYP3A5, CYP3A4, and MDR1 on Tacrolimus Metabolism after kidney transplantation
Authors: Bayanova Mirgul , Zhenissova Aida , Nazarova Lyazzat , Abdikadirova Aizhan , Sapargalieyva Malika , Malik Dias , Bolatov Aidos , Abdugafarov Saitkarim , Assykbayev Mels , Altynova Sholpan , Pya Yuriy
Published: April 2024

Kidney transplantation stands as the ultimate recourse for restoring vital organ functions, particularly in cases of end-stage kidney disease where alternative treatments, such as dialysis, prove less effective. With over 102,000 kidney transplants conducted globally in 2022, the demand for organ transplantation is ever-increasing, fueled by a rising incidence of end-stage renal disease attributed to causes like diabetes and hypertension.

Despite significant advancements in kidney transplantation, immunosuppressive therapy remains crucial to preventing graft rejection. Tacrolimus (TAC), a calcineurin inhibitor, plays a pivotal role in this regard. Discovered in 1984, TAC inhibits T-lymphocyte activation, preventing acute rejection by disrupting the transcription of crucial genes involved in early T-cell activation. However, the use of TAC is not without challenges. The drug exhibits serious side effects, a narrow therapeutic index, and unpredictable pharmacokinetics. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) becomes imperative in daily practice to maintain TAC blood concentrations within the therapeutic range. This literature review delves into the genetic aspects influencing TAC metabolism, focusing on key polymorphisms in CYP3A5, CYP3A4, and ABCB1 genes. Genetic variations in CYP3A5, a major enzyme in TAC metabolism, impact enzyme activity, necessitating personalized dosing strategies. CYP3A4 polymorphisms, especially CYP3A4*22, demonstrate associations with altered TAC clearance and dose requirements. The ABCB1 gene, encoding P-glycoprotein, another player in TAC pharmacokinetics, also exhibits polymorphisms influencing drug absorption and distribution. The ABCB1 3435C>T variant, in particular, shows potential implications on Tacrolimus bioavailability. Understanding these genetic variations aids in the development of personalized dosing regimens. Studies suggest that tailoring TAC doses based on CYP3A5 genotypes significantly improves the proportion of patients achieving therapeutic concentrations. Additionally, incorporating genetic information, particularly CYP3A4*22, into dosing strategies enhances the precision of TAC therapy, reducing the risk of adverse effects.
Activity Theory Study of China’s Rural Book House Project
Authors: Zhou Wenbo
Published: April 2024

This study explores why China’s rural information projects tend to be inefficient by identifying the dynamic mechanisms driving the construction and development of China’s Rural Book House Project (RBHP). A qualitative survey was used to collect data from 35 participants in the RBHP and to analyze the data through the lens of activity theory. Two dynamic mechanisms were found, namely power coordination and benefit protection, with the former characterized by compulsion, self-interest, and inefficient punitive measures and the latter by the participants’ differing objectives when pursuing benefits. The interaction of these mechanisms drove the RBHP forward. The findings of the study suggest the development process of the RBHP and other similar projects need to be reanalyzed from an integrative, dynamic and connected perspective. By way of concluding, insights concerning the measures the Chinese government could take to resolve the issues confronted in rural information service development as well as the need for information professionals to take a critical stance toward their community practice are offered.
Sustainable Irrigation Management in Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey
Authors: Atay Umran , Mutlu Nusret , Ozturk Hasan Huseyin
Published: April 2024

In successful irrigation management, firstly the water resource should be developed accordingly, and secondly, the irrigation water should be delivered from the source to irrigation fields. In addition, strategies should be developed to guide producers in irrigation areas, to adopt proper irrigation practices, to optimize the cropping pattern according to the water potential, and to make the production plans that guarantee the income of farmers. The main objective of this study is to investigate issues the sustainable irrigation management in Southeastern Anatolia Region (SAR) of Turkey. Therefore, some problems and causes/constraints have been investigated and related solution suggestions have been given.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN VARIASI PERANGKAP HAMA TERHADAP SERANGAN KUMBANG TANDUK (Oryctes rhinoceros,L.) UNTUK PENGENDALIAN HAMA PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT
Authors: SHIHAB M RIZKI , Sutanto Agus , Widowati Hening
Published: April 2024

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is the main plantation commodity in Indonesia. In the development of oil palm growth. Problematic and influential pests in the growth of oil palm, namely the horn beetle Oryctes rhinoceros, L. The low level of public knowledge regarding the control of the horn beetle Oryctes rhinoceros, L. has caused plantations to decline. This research intends to find out the differences in the use of variations of pest traps to total beetle pests. This research is an experimental research. The object of this research is the beetle traps made with 3 types, namely derigen traps, funnels, and buckets. This research test was assisted by utilizing pheromones, so that the horn beetle is easily trapped because it carries hormones to attract the horn beetle Oryctes rhinoceros L.. The results of data analysis showed that Oryctes rhinoceros L. was trapped in four monitoring times. Making several varied catches, namely 43 funnels, 41 drigens and 53 buckets. Based on data analysis using Anova Sig. (P-value) = 0.036 P is the value obtained. Thus at the significance level = 0.05 rejecting Ho, the conclusion obtained is that there is an important difference in the average of the three media used in the experiment.
Outcomes of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Stenting as a Palliative Procedure in Tetralogy of Fallot Patients
Authors: l Victoria , m Jayneel
Published: April 2024

Background: Certain groups of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) patients require a palliative procedure until factors permit a full surgical repair. An aorto-pulmonary shunt is the gold standard palliative procedure but requires a cardiothoracic surgeon in a well-equipped facility. In the government sector in a developing country this limited resource has an overwhelming caseload. Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) stenting via cardiac catheterization by a trained paediatric cardiologist is a possible alternative. Objectives: To demonstrate that RVOT stenting is a safe and effective palliative procedure in TOF patients in a resource limited setting. Method: A retrospective, cohort observational study at Steve Biko Academic Hospital from January 2014 to March 2021. Results: 37 patients required RVOT stent placement. Mean oxygen saturation increased from 65% to 95% post-stent insertion. Mean pulmonary artery (PA) growth, measured by McGoon ratio, increased from 1.36 to 2.05. Average Intensive Care Unit stay was 2 days with a zero 30-day mortality. Three stents fractured requiring replacement. Conclusion: Stenting the RVOT in TOF patients who present at an older age, with multiple comorbidities and often in extremis, has yielded good results. Significant improvement in oxygen saturations and PA growth permits majority of our patients to a full TOF surgical repair.
Management of tetralogy of Fallot in South Africa
Authors: Kinsley Robin H.
Published: April 2024

This issue of the Journal contains 2 papers on the local management of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The first comprehensively and frankly reviews the surgical repair of TOF in a state hospital. The detailed text is well complemented by excellent tables and figures. Particularly noteworthy is the complete (100%) early postoperative studies of the severity of pulmonary regurgitation, right ventricular outflow gradients and trans-annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), by transthoracic echocardiogram. Under the circumstances, the surgery itself was satisfactory.
El ajedrez geopolítico de América Latina en el nuevo orden multipolar
Authors:   Profesora permanente laboral, Universidad de Valencia (España)., Barragán Mélany , Sribman Mittelman Ariel ,   Investigador, Grupo de Estudios de Asia y América Latina (GESAAL), Instituto de Estudios de América Latina y el Caribe, Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
Published: April 2024

Este artículo analiza el papel de América Latina en un sistema internacional en transición, con altos niveles de incertidumbre y transformaciones que implican una reconfiguración geoeconómica y geopolítica a nivel global. En este contexto, el trabajo examina los nuevos y viejos desafíos a los que la región debe hacer frente, poniendo el foco en el impacto de los cambios globales en las dinámicas regionales y la capacidad de los diferentes países para dar respuesta tanto a la coyuntura internacional como a viejos y nuevos problemas internos. Asimismo, y a modo de artículo introductorio de este monográfico titulado «Geopolítica desde América Latina: cambio de ciclo y multipolaridad», se identifican los ejes que articulan dichos cambios, su impacto, los principales actores implicados y los procesos en curso.
A comparative study on classification models for stock rating prediction
Authors: Yap Justin , Wiradinata Trianggoro
Published: April 2024

The digital transformation in the stockbroker industry has led to a significant increase in retail investors, who often lack the expertise to analyse stocks thoroughly. This research addresses the challenge by proposing a classification model to predict stock ratings such as "Reduce", "Hold", "Moderate Buy", and "Buy”, allowing retail investors to make informed decisions. The data analysed is collected from the S&P 500 index through web scraping using Beautiful Soup, resulting in a dataset used for training and testing the classification model. Popular stock indicators are used as attributes in predicting the rating of the stock, which includes the Exchange, Price, Volume, Market Cap, ROE, ROA, P/E Ratio, EPS, Annual Sales, Net Income, Net Margins, and PB Ratio of the stock. The models selected for classification include K-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN), Gaussian Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Tree, and Random Forest. GridSearch is employed to maximize each algorithm's parameters for optimal performance. Results indicate that the k-NN model outperforms others, achieving the highest accuracy (0.618644) and weighted F1-score (0.605011). However, all models exhibit relatively low accuracy, suggesting the complexity of predicting stock ratings due to external factors not considered in the study.
Analysis of the Principles of Good University Governance at the University of Indonesia as a State University with Legal Entity (PTN-BH) in 2014-2019
Authors: Endawansa Althof , Juwono Vishnu
Published: April 2024

To achieve its vision and mission, the University of Indonesia (UI) has undertaken a series of improvements across various domains, encompassing governance. However, despite these endeavours, the enhancements in UI's governance do not seem to correlate with its performance achievements as documented in the annual reports. This study aims to analyse the application of the principles of good university governance at UI, a state university, from 2014 to 2019. The findings reveal that the execution of good university governance at UI, operating as a State University with a Legal Entity from 2014 to 2019, has not been optimised. The study delineated obstacles to good university governance at UI, encompassing the lack of involvement in decision-making processes beyond the rectorate, particularly in academic management; absence of transparent selection criteria for critical leadership roles such as UI Rectors and Deans; disparities in workload distribution across UI units; and outdated information on the ui.ac.id website. Recommendations stemming from the study advocate for enhancements in regulatory frameworks, refinement of staff performance assessment mechanisms, dissemination of financial regulations, and exploration of avenues to augment non-tuition revenue streams. These proposed measures aim to mitigate the identified challenges and to implement sound university governance principles more effectively at UI
Talent Management Phenomenon in Indonesia-Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Linawati Diana , Aswad Muhammad , Azis Yudi
Published: April 2024

Talent management has attracted substantial attention from industry and academia worldwide. In Indonesia, implementing talent management in the business sector has expanded with business and economic growth. Various organisations, both multinational companies and local companies, have adopted the concept of talent management as part of their human resources management strategy. However, despite this trend, many organisations in Indonesia have yet to embrace talent management fully. This article explores the phenomenon of talent management in Indonesia through a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. A total of 29 articles discussing talent management in Indonesia were examined. It is evident that while talent management is gaining traction in Indonesia, especially compared to neighbouring countries, significant gaps in the discourse surrounding this phenomenon exist in both the public and private sectors
Tissue oxygen saturation is positively correlated with oxygen delivery and cardiac output in a canine hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation model
Authors: Baird Taylor N. , Talbot Charles T. , Hall Kelly E. , Hess Ann M. , Zersen Kristin M.
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

To determine if tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) correlates with oxygen delivery (DO2) and/or cardiac output (CO) in a canine hemorrhagic shock model.

ANIMALS

8 healthy purpose-bred dogs.

METHODS

Dogs were anesthetized, and hemorrhagic shock was induced by withdrawing up to 60% of total blood volume, targeting a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 40 mm Hg. The withdrawn blood was returned to the patient in 2 equal aliquots. Data was collected at 4 time points: 10 minutes after MAP was stabilized under anesthesia (time point [TP]-1), 10 minutes after up to 60% of blood volume was removed to target a MAP of 40 mm Hg (TP2), 10 minutes after the return of 50% of shed blood (TP3), and 10 minutes after the return of the remaining 50% of shed blood (TP4). Total blood volume withdrawn, StO2, CO, heart rate, and MAP were recorded, and DO2 was calculated at each TP.

RESULTS

Mean StO2 significantly decreased between TP1 (77.8% [± 9.54]) and TP2 (44.8% [± 19.5]; P < .001 vs TP1). Mean StO2 increased to 63.1% (± 9.85) at TP3, but remained significantly lower compared to TP1 (P = .002). There was no difference between mean StO2 at TP4 (82.5% [± 12.6]) versus TP1 (P = .466). StO2 has a strong, positive correlation to both CO (r = 0.80; P < .001) and DO2 (r = 0.75; P < .001).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

A decrease in StO2 may be used in conjunction with physical examination findings and diagnostic parameters to support a diagnosis of shock. The return of shed blood was correlated with increases in StO2, DO2, and CO, suggesting that StO2 may be used as a marker of adequate resuscitation.
Lopinavir-ritonavir for SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review
Authors: Rădună Oana , Stepan Bianca , Bobu Emanuel , Blidaru Andreea , Cerbu Bianca , Marincu Iosif , Frent Stefan
Published: April 2024

Background

SARS-CoV-2 is a new virus that first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus quickly spread throughout the countries, transforming the initial outbreak into a global pandemic. Lopinavir-ritonavir is an antiretroviral protease inhibitor combination drug that was proposed for the treatment of COVID-19 in the early phases of the pandemic. We conducted a systematic literature search on clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of lopinavir-ritonavir in patients hospitalized for COVID-19. 10 studies satisfying the inclusion criteria were analyzed and discussed in the current review. Four studies were randomized controlled trials, while the remaining had an observational design. The reported results are mixed, with some of the studies demonstrating the benefits of the combination drug, while others show little or no effect. These contradictory reports may be explained by the differences in study design, study population, the onset of treatment, and severity of disease, rendering this topic a subject for further debate.
Evaluating the Accuracy of Patient State Index for Measuring Anaesthetic Depth in Patients Undergoing Propofol-Sevoflurane Anaesthesia
Authors: Zakalkins Antons , Kazūne Sigita
Published: April 2024

Processed electroencephalographic indices such as the Patient State Index (PSi) have been proposed as a method of monitoring the depth of general anaesthesia. However, in order to establish the validity of PSi, it is necessary to compare its accuracy to other techniques, such as the isolated forearm technique (IFT). 30 ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists classification) I–III patients were administered standard propofol-sevoflurane anaesthesia with PSi monitoring. Before each dose of muscle relaxant, the forearm contralateral to the intravenous cannula was isolated for 30 minutes. PSi, hand movements, and exhaled sevoflurane concentrations were recorded during the induction of anaesthesia, intubation, throughout the surgical procedure, prior to extubation, and patients’ responses to commands were classified as positive or negative. The Brice questionnaire was used to assess intraoperative awareness after the patient regained consciousness. All patients completed the study without memory of the surgery or IFT commands, 53.3% of patients showed a response to IFT commands during intubation. PSi values ranged around 26 (23.5; 30) in IFT non-responders and 33.5 (26; 42) in responders (p = 0.15). The best cut-off value for PSi to predict IFT response was 55, with a sensitivity of 60% and specificity of 85.2%, which led to the conclusion that PSi is not a fully reliable tool for monitoring the depth of anaesthesia.
Morphobiometric Characterisation of Carob Tree Pods Cultivated in Algeria and Evaluation of Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Sensory Properties of Their Powders
Authors: Toumi Sanaa , Acem Kamel , Abdelhamid Djamel , Khedim Kheira , Lagraa Ikram , Loumani Zahira
Published: April 2024

Given its very important economic and environmental interests, the cultivation of carob tree in Algeria has experienced remarkable development, which is reflected in the methods of plant multiplication, the increase in the surface area of its cultivation, and in particular, the growing number of carob fruit processing industries (first and second transformation). In this context, the present study focused on the evaluation of the food quality of whole pod powders and carob pulps from three different regions of Algeria (Boumerdes, Relizane, and Tissemsilt). The experimental part presents a morphobiometric characterisation of carob pods carried out during the 2020–2021 production campaign — length, width, mass, volume, thickness, size index (length/width), the number and mass of seeds, analysis of the food quality of carob powders from whole pods and their pulps and determining their physicochemical properties (particle size, pH and dry matter), nutritional properties (ash, crude proteins, total sugars, crude fibres, fats) and sensory (colour, taste, texture, and smell). The results showed that the morphobiometric characteristics of the carob pods studied (physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory properties of the powders) strongly depend on the biogeographical site of the carob tree and the conditions of its production. Compared to the other carob fruit powders analysed, Relizane carob pulps powder showed a better sensory appreciation; this powder was characterised by a colour (100% light brown), taste (50% sweet, 50% very sweet), texture (100% fine), and odour (100% carob with strong intensity). Indeed, the study of the food quality of the two types of powders obtained separately from whole pods (seeds and pulps) and from the pulps is very valuable and opens possible ways of food valorisation of carob tree fruit.
100 Years of Logical Investigations at the University of Poznań
Authors: Murawski Roman
Published: April 2024

The aim of this paper is to describe the history of logical investigations at the University of Poznań. The organisational structures within the discipline as well as the outstanding logicians and their achievements are presented. Connections with the Lviv–Warsaw School are indicated.
Logic and Law: A Matter of Values Behind Content and Form
Authors: Schang Fabien
Published: April 2024

This special issue on Logic and Law consists of four research papers and one interview focusing on epistemological reflections on relationships between logic and law, whether in a reductionist or complementary approach. Logic aims to elucidate through formal frameworks, yet it often grapples with the intricate nuances of everyday legal discourse. While law endeavors to delineate permissible conduct within defined jurisdictions, it often encounters challenges stemming from the ambiguity of terms, leading to frequent judicial interpretations and the perception that proliferating exceptions undermines the efficacy of the rule itself.
POLICY RECOMMENDATION FOR INTEGRATED SMART HEATING SYSTEM
Authors: ALEXANDRU Daniel , RADU Ioan
Published: April 2024

In the context of the challenges posed by global climate change and the need for a sustainable energy transition, this study addresses the ways in which innovative strategies contribute to the formulation of public policies aimed at optimising heating systems. This research aims to identify solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase energy efficiency in the field of heating, essential aspects in achieving global sustainability goals to formulate policy recommendations for an integrated heating system. Adopting a mixed methodological approach, this analysis combines the literature review with a systematic examination of different initiatives and solutions adopted at the urban level to extract patterns of good practice and highlight relevant relationships and differences. The research emphasises the importance of the synergy between innovation, governance, and financing mechanisms in promoting sustainable and effective solutions. In the light of good practices and lessons learned from cities such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Vancouver, and Freiburg, the authors' contribution focuses on identifying governance strategies that facilitate the transition to optimised heating systems. These cities demonstrate how the implementation of well-designed public policies can act as a catalyst for the adoption of sustainable heating solutions, highlighting the essential role of public policy in mediating urban development needs and the effective implementation of sustainability initiatives. The research results show that adopting an integrated and participatory approach involving all relevant actors can speed up the adoption of more efficient heating systems with reduced environmental impact. This underlines the importance of adopting legislative and public policy frameworks that stimulate heating innovation and encourage collaboration between the public, private and community sectors. Beneficiaries of this research include policy makers, energy professionals, and the academic community, providing them with a solid foundation for the development and implementation of effective public policies. The study concludes that it is essential to develop public policy strategies that promote the adoption of sustainable heating solutions, based on lessons learned from cities that have successfully implemented such initiatives. Thus, progress towards a sustainable energy future can be accelerated, contributing significantly to global efforts to reduce the negative impact on the environment.
Susceptibility to Flooding and Urban Flooding in Small Municipalities: Hydrogeomorphological, Land Use and Land Cover Aspects in a Multi-Criterion Analysis
Authors: Guimarães Édson Avelar , Silva Vinícius Vanderley Miguel da , Silva Luis Felipe Umbelino da , Molisani Maurício Mussi , Lugon Júnior Jaber
Published: April 2024

Objective: To investigate areas susceptible to flooding and inundation, testing the hypothesis that the accumulation of surface water does not depend exclusively on fluvial flood pulses.
 
Theoretical Framework: Anthropogenic actions have played a significant role in modifying natural physiography, especially through urbanization and occupation of environmentally sensitive areas. These interventions have a direct impact on the dynamics of natural processes, highlighting the need to understand local hydrogeomorphology in order to ensure efficient territorial planning.
 
Methodology: The research comprised a multi-criteria analysis involving hydrological, geomorphological, land use and occupation data associated with precipitation data for a small municipality. This municipality has urban development in the area of influence of a main river in its catchment area.
 
Results and Discussion: Around 52% of the municipality is urbanized with 95% on slopes ranging from 0 to 23º, upstream of a cumulative flow of 18,000. Rainfall is 1366 mm/year and tends to decrease, although there has been a 62% increase in flooding in recent years. Around 75% of the urbanized area is vulnerable to pluvial flooding, while the rest is subject to both pluvial flooding and fluvial flood pulses. 
 
Research Implications: Insights into how the results can influence urban planning practices, extending to the fields of hydrogeomorphology and land use and occupation management.
 
Originality/Value: The methodology is simple and accessible to small municipalities and urban planning entrepreneurs. Its relevance is evidenced by the fact that it improves urban planning, minimizing socio-economic and environmental costs.
E-Modules for Basic Science and Elementary School Concepts Based on Cases in the Context of Local Wisdom
Authors: Winangun I Made Ari , Suma Ketut , Subagia I Wayan , Sudiatmika Anak Agung Istri Agung Rai
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This preliminary study aims to describe the need for developing an e-module in a case-based Elementary Science Basic Concepts course with the context of local wisdom and determine the characteristics of the e-module to be developed.
 
Method: This research is a Research and Development that focuses on analyzing the needs of product development. The subjects in this study were 30 Elementary School Teacher Program students and three science core lecturers at the Mpu Kuturan Singaraja State Hindu Religion College. The data collection technique was carried out primarily through questionnaires given to students and lecturers and secondarily through e-module documents at five tertiary institutions, which can be accessed via Google searches.
 
Results and Conclusion: The results of this introduction show that product development in the form of an e-module course based on case-based Elementary Science Basic Concepts with the context of local wisdom is very much needed in the learning process because it can overcome problems of learning difficulties, integrates with local wisdom, and offers better interactivity compared to current e-modules. The characteristics of the e-module course in the case-based Elementary Science Basic Concepts course with the context of local wisdom structurally consists of 8 components, namely: (i) topic or subject matter; (ii) instructions for use; (iii) learning objectives; (iv) learning content; (v) summary, (vi) evaluation complete with discussion, (vii) glossary; and (viii) references.
Comprehensive Management For The Process of Access, Retention, Graduation, and Employability in Higher Education
Authors: Queipo Enrique Aurelio Barrios , Pérez Yamirlis Gallar , Salazar Lluis Raimon , Arboleda Verónica Rodríguez
Published: April 2024

employability, based on the potential of career guidance, as a contribution to the sustainable reduction of student drop-out.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Higher Education system of access, retention, graduation, and employability has been described fragmentarily through Pedagogical Sciences. This paper systematizes contributions on vocational training processes and career guidance in the stages of human development.
 
Method: The theoretical approach carried out is based on the application of the systemic-structural-functional scientific method. From this perspective, the logic or succession of procedures for constructing knowledge in a coherent and rigorous manner is expressed from the General Systems Theory.
 
Results and Discussion: The achieved theoretical results on the approach performed have been the essential support for the elaboration of regulations; in the projection on the integrated admissions process to the former students’ condition; as well as in the academic monitoring of each student. This constitutes evidence of its applicability in practice.
 
Research Implications: Practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing Higher Education institutions with ideas for integrating universities with preceding educations and the production and services sector.
 
Originality/Value: The novelty of this paper lies in the idea of a macro process that systematizes career guidance as a source of professional motivation in the different stages of personality development.
Reading the Complexity of James Bond's National Identity on Film
Authors: Moloney Ciara
Published: April 2024

Though frequently conceived of as an essentially neo-colonial figure, James Bond’s national identity in the Eon Productions film series is more complex. Rather than solely or even predominantly rooted in the imperial centre of England, Bond frequently emerges from peripheral and ambiguous spaces, whether the marginal within the United Kingdom – Scotland, Wales – or from former colonies, like Ireland or Australia. Of the six men who have portrayed Bond in the series, two are English (Roger Moore and Daniel Craig). The remainder portray Bond as ambiguously English-and-not.
All of this comes to the forefront in 2012’s Skyfall, which directly addresses Bond’s national origins. The title refers to Bond’s homeplace: his family’s estate in Scotland. Bond is played here by Craig, an English actor, and the film avoids pinning down when he left Scotland, other than it being after his parents’ death. Because Skyfall has priest holes, this film also frames Bond as explicitly Catholic, further positioning him outside Britain’s imperial centre.
Bond’s complex and peripheral national identity complicate postcolonial readings of the films. Homi K. Bhabha’s theory of mimicry illuminates Bond’s doubled existence: when members of a colonised society imitate and take on the culture of the colonisers, the effect is, as Lacan notes, “camouflage ... it is not a question of harmonizing with the background, but against a mottled background, of becoming mottled". In this context, Bond’s role “on her majesty’s secret service” raises questions of complicity, compliance, and the fraught, always incomplete disavowal of Otherness.
Becoming Bond: Player Perspective in the 007 Electronic Games
Authors: Banfi Ryan
Published: April 2024

Drawing on game studies and James Bond scholarship, and gleaning from advertisements and interviews with arcade owners and game designers, this article investigates the numerous 007 electronic games such as pinball games, computer games, video games, handheld games, and mobile games. Bond games are marketed as products that grant the player the opportunity to be Bond. This article explores that promise by analysing the various perspectives that the games offer. Pinball games allow the playing to complete tasks like the famous agent, and the computer/video games permit the player to become Bond and play as him via first and third person perspectives. By examining players’ perspectives this article will expand upon the limited scholarship on 007 games.
Ian Fleming Introduces Jamaican Plants: Gardens, Plantations, and Natural Threats in Dr. No and The Man with the Golden Gun
Authors: Craddock Heather
Published: April 2024

Ian Fleming’s Dr. No (1958) and The Man with the Golden Gun (1965) – published before and after Jamaican independence in 1962 – each connect the botanical concerns of the island of Jamaica to its colonial past. This article takes a plant humanities approach to these novels, to reveal that Fleming’s interest in Jamaican flora and fauna is inseparable from his interaction with Jamaica as a colony and his reaction to independence. Fleming’s description of Jamaica in Dr. No opens that novel, focusing on the trees and flowers from the Hope Botanical Gardens bordering the beautiful English lawns of Kingston’s wealthiest homes. The gardens at Hope were just one of the colonial botanic gardens in Jamaica established in the nineteenth century by the British government to exploit the island by improving its agricultural industries. Bond’s encounter with a basket of poisoned, glasshouse-grown tropical fruit in Dr. No is a precursor to another threat disguised by a natural product: guano, a garden fertiliser front for Dr No’s operation at Crab Key, while the scale of the threat posed by Scaramanga’s burning of sugar plantations in The Man with the Golden Gun emphasises the dependence of Jamaica’s economic security on agricultural plants. As this article will argue, Fleming’s interaction with plants demands more attention within Bond scholarship, as a way of engaging a new readership with the breadth of his work in a time of ecological crisis.
ANALISIS FAKTOR MUAT (LOAD FACTOR) KAPAL PENYEBERANGAN BAKAHUENI – MERAK PADA KONDISI ARUS PUNCAK DAN KONDISI NORMAL
Authors: Priangga Musabiq Ahkmadi , Herianto Dwi , Sulistyorini Rahayu
Published: April 2024

Transportasi merupakan sarana untuk memperlancar roda perekonomian, memperkokoh persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa serta mempengaruhi hampir semua aspek kehidupan. Salah satu jenis transportasi yaitu transportasi laut yang berfungsi menghubungkan penduduk antara satu pulau dengan pulau yang lain dengan menggunakan angkutan air seperti kapal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisisa nilai faktor muat kapal pada arus puncak dan normal serta mengestimasi  jumlah kendaraan pada pelabuhan penyeberangan Bakauheni-Merak untuk waktu tiga tahun mendatang. Metode penelitian pengumpulan data sekunder dengan mendatangi instansi-instansi terkait, serta menghitung faktor muat kapal dan peramalan produktivitas kendaraan menggunakan metode analisis regresi linier. Dari hasil perhitungan load factor pada arus normal tahun 2017-2019 menghasilkan nilai load factor yang tidak melebihi 30%-58 % sedangkan pada arus puncak tahun 2017-2019 dan 2022 terdapat nilai yang melebihi 100 % yaitu 105%-140 %, sehingga perlu adanya penambahan jumlah trip pada dermaga pelabuhan Bakauheni-Merak.
PENGELOMPOKAN KELAS TUTUPAN LAHAN DI KABUPATEN JEMBRANA BERDASARKAN EKSTRAKSI CITRA LANDSAT 8
Authors: Aryastana Putu , Dewi Listya , Sinda Longginus , Budha I Ketut
Published: April 2024

Pembangunan infrastruktur yang sangat pesat seperti sekarang ini mengakibatkan terjadinya penutupan lahan hijau atau wilayah vegetasi. Kabupaten Jembrana merupakan salah satu kabupaten yang mengalami peralihan fungsi lahan karena aktivitas pembangunan infrastruktur dan kebutuhan masyarakat dalam penggunaan tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan tingkat kerapatan vegetasi dan luas kerapatan area vegetasi dengan menggunakan metode indeks vegetasi NDVI. Hasil klasifikasi tutupan lahan dengan citra Landsat 8 pada tahun 2016 dan 2022 di Kabupaten Jembrana sebagai sumber data untuk menganalisis nilai NDVI dengan menggunakan metode klasifikasi terbimbing (supervised classification) menghasilkan 5 kelas yang terdiri dari hutan, permukiman, lahan kosong, sawah, dan badan air. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa dari total luas Kabupaten Jembrana sebesar 841.77 km2 terjadi penurunan tutupan lahan berturut-turut sebesar 41.76 km2  dan 0.07 km2 untuk hutan/vegetasi dan badan air. Namun disisi lain terjadi peningkatan luas tutupan lahan pada kelas sawah, permukiman, dan lahan kosong sebesar 21.74 km2; 14.95 km2 atau; dan 5.14 km2. Selain itu hasil uji akurasi klasifikasi tutupan lahan secara keseluruhan adalah 87.50%. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa peta hasil klasifikasi citra Landsat 8 dapat digunakan.
KONSTRUKSI PEMANEN AIR HUJAN (RAIN WATER HARVESTING) UNTUK MEMENUHI KEBUTUHAN AIR DOMESTIK DI DESA PRANCAK KECAMATAN PASONGSONGAN KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Rohman Khoirur Rohman , Rahmanto Ach Desmantri
Published: April 2024

Desa Prancak Kecamatan Pasongsongan merupakan desa yang memiliki jumlah penduduk 6,693 jiwa dengan rician penduduk berjenis kelamin laki-laki berjumlah 3,377 jiwa, sedangkan berjenis perempuan berjumlah 3,316 jiwa, terdiri dari 8 Dusun. Dusun Tegal Barat mengalami kekurangan air bersih yang di karenakan sulitnya sumber mata air dan tidak ada layanan PDAM dan air bersih dari pihak pemerintah, Sehingga saat mengalami kekurangan air bersih masayarakat Desa Prancak mengambail air bersih ke sumber mata air yang berada di Desa Lebeng Barat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui Bagaimana perencanaan konstruksi Pemanen Air Hujan (Rain Water Harvesting) dan sistem pendistribusian Pemanen Air Hujan (Rain Water Harvesting) di Dusun Tegal Barat Desa Prancak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka, metode hidrologi, metode hidrolika, perencanaan konstruksi pemanen air hujan, dan input data Epanet 2.0. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan, Jumlah total luasan daerah tangkapan air hujan (atap rumah) sebesar 1,4191.505 m2 dengan kapasitas tampungan didapat dari blok pertama 127 m3, blok kedua 122 m3, blok ketiga 94 m3 blok keempat 215 m3, blok kelima 174 m3, blok keenam 324 m3, blok ketujuh 408 m3, blok kedelapan 484 m3 sehingga mampu memenuhi kebutuhan air bersih di Dususn Tegal Barat sebesar 77% dari total air bersih. Pendistribusian air bersih menggunakan metode pengaliran transmisi dengan pompa dan distribusi menggunakan sistem secara gravitasi dengan total panjang pipa keseluruhan 1,096 meter, untuk diameter 2- ½ ’’ inci panjang pipa 364 meter, diameter 60 mm atau 2’’ panjang pipa 732 meter.
PENDIMENSIAN ELEMEN STRUKTUR DITINJAU DARI DESAIN RANGKA ATAP KAYU, BAJA DAN BAJA RINGAN
Authors: Fansuri Subaidillah , Deshariyanto Dwi , Diana Anita Intan Nura
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan teknologi membawa dampak yang sangat besar terhadap dunia kontruksi khususnya perkembangan pembangunan semakin meningkat, maka perkembangan rangka atap tidak terlepaas dari peran serta perkembangan teknologi dan kebutuhan yang meningkat akan jenis material rangka atap yang digunakan saat ini. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data yang di peroleh dari studi pustaka. Perhitungan desain pada struktur rangka atap untuk mengetahui kekuatan pada batang rangka atap dan perbandingan besar anggaran biaya rangka atap sesuai 3 ( tiga ) variasi material yaitu rangka atap kayu, baja, dan baja ringan. Perencanaan kontruksi perhitungannya dibuat sesuai dengan Pedoman Perencanaan Bangunan Baja Indonesia (PPBBI), Peraturan Konstruksi Kayu Indonesia (PKKI) untuk mengetahui gaya dan beban apa saja yang bekerja pada struktur rangka atap kayu, baja dan baja ringan dan menggunakan program SAP2000 versi 14 untuk mendesain bentuk rangka atap baja ringan. Jenis kayu yang direncanakan dalam struktur rangka atap digunakan jenis kayu kelas I 8/12 mempunyai beban 55,692 kg, dimensi balok struktur 15 x 30 cm, struktur kolom dimensi yang digunakan 30 x 30 cm. Rp. 306,599,669.74 untuk anggaran biaya yang dibutuhkan, Perencanaan struktur rangka atap baja WF profil 300 x 150 x 6.5 x 9 dengan beban 70,899 kg dan dimensi balok dalam perencanaan 15 x 30 cm, kolom struktur dengan dimensi 40 x 40 cm. Rp. 38,.964,440.84 anggaran biaya yang diperlukan dan pada struktur rangka baja ringan dengan profil 75 x 45 x 15 x 6.5 dengan beban 27,837  kg dan balok struktur dengan dimensi perencanaannya 15 x 30 cm, kolom struktur dengan dimensi 20 x 20 cm. Rp. 245,800,149.27.anggaran biaya yang diperlukan.
Protection of Personal Data in Telemedicine
Authors: Ilyushyk O. M.
Published: April 2024

The protection of personal data in telemedicine in the context of current legislation and regulatory acts of the European Union is considered. Social relations in the field of use of personal data in telemedicine are studied, in particular, legal regulation of the use of personal data processed in health care information systems. In the information society, the right to health care and medical care is closely related to the right to access information. The right to access to information is a guarantee of the exercise of the right to health care and medical care, defines its content and contributes to equal access of every person to medical care. It is indicated that ensuring the balance of private and public interests in telemedicine requires differentiation of the conditions for processing personal health data. As an additional condition for the processing of personal data for specific purposes, it is proposed to provide for the consent of the subject of personal data to data processing with the right to refuse processing. Such purposes may include, in particular, the processing of electronic health records in the unified state health information system, the processing of depersonalized personal health data for research purposes. This approach contributes to the protection of public interests in health care and takes into account the autonomy of the will of the subject of personal data, his interests in the field of personal information security, corresponds to approaches to legal regulation in the European Union.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTION OF MS PATIENTS’ RIGHTS IN AZERBAIJAN
Authors: Mammadov Vugar G. , Jafarova Lala A.
Published: April 2024

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that frequently results in enduring some level of disability. The rights of individuals affected by MS exhibit a nuanced and multifaceted character, extending beyond the purview of purely healthcare legislation. Assistive technologies (ATs) significantly improve the quality of life of that category of patients. To ensure MS patients’ rights, Azerbaijan health law is closely intertwined with disability law and state social security, which also includes ATs provision. The legislation of Azerbaijan in the context of ensuring the rights of MS patients is quite progressive and covers many issues, including the right to get free medicines, ATs, and recreation. The recent inclusion of some medications for MS on the WHO list of essential medicines (EML) creates the basis for further improvement of legislation in the field of treatment of this category of patients. This paper discusses MS treatment and related legislation within the framework of Azerbaijan health law.