bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peningkatan kemampuan pengendalian emosi dengan terapi kognitif perilaku pada klien skizofrenia paranoid
Authors: Rahmania Farra Anisa , Kumolohadi Raden Ajeng Retno
Published: June 2023

Schizophrenia disorder is a disorder that causes the main symptoms, namely delusions, and hallucinations. In the patients in this study, the delusions that emerged were delusions of pursuit and delusions of grandeur. Meanwhile, the hallucinations that appear are auditory hallucinations such as noises, and visual hallucinations such as seeing supernatural beings. Patients also have difficulty controlling their emotions so they often get angry, say harsh things, and smash things. Patients find it difficult to do activities well in their social environment. The assessment was carried out using personality tests and intelligence tests. Based on the results of the assessment, the patient's diagnosis was schizophrenia with the paranoid type. The intervention given to patients is a cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on controlling emotions. The results of interventions in patients show that cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients to be aware of their current condition, the will to control negative emotions, and the emergence of a desire to carry out activities such as looking for a job. The patient's family is given intervention including psychoeducation about the patient's condition, how to care for the patient, and how to support the patient.
Gangguan skizofrenia merupakan gangguan yang menimbulkan gejala utama yaitu delusi, dan halusinasi. Pada pasien dalam penelitian ini, delusi yang muncul adalah delusi pengejaran dan delusi keagungan. Sedangkan halusinasi yang muncul adalah halusinasi pendengaran seperti suara bising, dan halusinasi visual seperti melihat makhluk gaib. Penderita juga sulit mengendalikan emosinya sehingga sering marah-marah, berkata kasar, dan membanting barang. Pasien merasa sulit untuk melakukan aktivitas dengan baik di lingkungan sosialnya. Penilaian dilakukan dengan menggunakan tes kepribadian dan tes inteligensi. Berdasarkan hasil asesmen, diagnosis pasien adalah skizofrenia dengan tipe paranoid. Intervensi yang diberikan kepada pasien adalah terapi perilaku kognitif yang berfokus pada pengendalian emosi. Hasil intervensi pada pasien menunjukkan bahwa terapi perilaku kognitif dapat membantu pasien untuk menyadari kondisinya saat ini, keinginan untuk mengendalikan emosi negatif, dan munculnya keinginan untuk melakukan aktivitas seperti mencari pekerjaan. Keluarga pasien diberikan intervensi diantaranya psikoedukasi tentang kondisi pasien, cara merawat pasien, dan cara support pasien.
Reconstruction of Gender Thinking between Men and Women as Different Identity in Islam
Authors: Azka Ibnu
Published: June 2023

People often interpret gender as the distinction between the sexes of men and women. In English, gender means sex, whereas Webster's New World Dictionary defines gender as the visible differences in values and behavior between men and women. The current understanding of gender often leads to a misunderstanding of its true meaning, resulting in frequent discrimination against women. This article aims to reexamine the established understanding of gender. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach to describe, explain, and address the existing issues. The findings of this study demonstrate that men and women, as distinct identities, can attain equality in Islam. Biological differences do not justify a higher or lower position between the two genders. In the Islamic context, there are no specific restrictions preventing women from participating in the public sphere, especially considering the evolving times. The Indonesian context itself exemplifies an increasing presence of women in politics and other domains without violating religious morals.
Moralitas Imanuel Kant dalam Kasus Body Shaming di Media Sosial
Authors: Mawarnis Mawarnis
Published: June 2023

Advanced technological developments have brought significant changes to the systems of thinking and life of society. This creates an unhealthy perception of comparison in social media and real life, resulting in body shaming against those who do not meet those criteria, especially among UIN Ar-Raniry students. Body shaming is generally experienced by women, as they are often the object of judgment based on physical appearance. This criterion of beauty is considered knowledge acquired through experience, which forces women to meet such criteria. This is clearly contrary to the human rights principle that every individual has the same value, regardless of physical appearance. This study uses qualitative and descriptive methods. The results show that body shaming is a crime that is invisible but has a real impact on the lives of the victims, such as the emergence of introverted feelings, self-insecurity, overthinking, and high levels of stress. Therefore, body shaming is an unjustifiable act from a social, shariah, and moral point of view.Perkembangan teknologi yang maju telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam sistem berpikir dan kehidupan masyarakat. Hal ini menciptakan persepsi perbandingan yang tidak sehat dalam media sosial dan kehidupan nyata, yang mengakibatkan perlakuan Body shaming terhadap mereka yang tidak memenuhi kriteria tersebut, terutama di kalangan mahasiswi UIN Ar-Raniry. Body shaming umumnya dialami oleh perempuan, karena mereka sering kali dijadikan objek penilaian berdasarkan penampilan fisik. Kriteria kecantikan ini dianggap sebagai pengetahuan yang diperoleh melalui pengalaman, yang memaksa perempuan untuk memenuhi kriteria tersebut. Hal ini jelas bertentangan dengan prinsip HAM bahwa setiap individu memiliki nilai yang sama, terlepas dari penampilan fisik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Body shaming adalah kejahatan yang tidak terlihat namun memiliki dampak nyata dalam kehidupan korban, seperti timbulnya perasaan introvert, ketidakamanan diri, berlebihan berpikir, dan tingkat stres yang tinggi.  Oleh karena itu Body shaming adalah tindakan yang tidak dapat dibenarkan dari segi sosial, syariah, dan moral.
Maskulinisasi Ikan Platy Pedang (Xiphophorus hellerii) melalui Perendaman Larva dalam Larutan Madu dengan Dosis Berbeda
Authors: Mangia Ariatna Dewi , Serdiati Novalina , Widiastuti Irawati Mei
Published: June 2023

Ikan platy pedang jantan memiliki keindahan bentuk, warna lebih mencolok dibanding betina, sehingga harga jual ikan platy pedang jantan lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan betina. Oleh karena itu, para pembudidaya berupaya meningkatkan produksi ikan platy pedang jantan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian dosis madu yang berbeda terhadap maskulinisasi ikan platy pedang (Xiphophorus hellerii) melalui perendaman larva. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 5 kali ulangan. Perlakuan yang diujikan dalam penelitian yaitu perendaman larva dengan dosis madu 0 mL, 25 mL, 30 mL, dan 35 mL masing-masing per liter air. Hasil analisis ragam (ANOVA) penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perendaman larva ikan platy pedang (Xiphophorus hellerii) dalam larutan madu, berpengaruh nyata terhadap maskulinisasi (p<0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi dosis madu yang diberikan, semakin tinggi pula jumlah persentase jantan yang dihasilkan. Dengan demikian perendaman larva ikan platy pedang dalam larutan madu mampu mengarahkan gonad larva ikan platy pedang yang belum terdiferensiasi menjadi jantan. Perendaman dalam larutan madu dengan dosis 35 ml/L selama 7 jam menunjukkan persentase maskulinisasi tertinggi yaitu sebesar 67,86%.
Evaluasi Program Inseminasi Buatan pada Sapi Donggala di Kecamatan Sindue Tombusabora Kabupaten Donggala
Authors: Hiola Mirnawati M. , Malewa Amiruddin Dg. , Mangun Mardiah
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan program inseminasi buatan (IB) pada sapi donggala di Kecamatan Sindue Tombusabora Kabupaten Donggala. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada tanggal 05 Januari - 05  Februari 2022 di Kecamatan Sindue Tombusabora Kabupaten  Donggala. Materi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu sapi donggala akseptor IB sebanyak 80 ekor pada Tahun 2019 dan 102 ekor Tahun 2020. Penentuan lokasi menggunakan purposive sampling dan responden ditentukan secara accidental sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan metode sensus terhadap peternak sapi donggala di Kecamatan Sindue Tombusabora Kabupaten Donggala yang mengikuti program IB. Variabel yang diamati Service Per Conception (S/C), Conception Rate (CR), dan calving Rate (CvR). Hasil penelitian terhadap evaluasi program Inseminasi Buatan pada sapi donggala di Kecamatan Sindue Tombusabora Kabupaten Donggala pada Tahun 2019 dan 2020 diperoleh nilai Service Per Conception (S/C) sebesar 1,47 dan 1,46; Conception Rate (CR) sebesar 61,25% dan 61,76% dan Calving Rate (CvR) sebesar 57,5% dan 59,8%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan program IB pada sapi donggala di Kecamatan Sindue Tombusabora Kabupaten Donggala sudah baik.
Tingkat Keberhasilan Inseminasi Buatan pada Sapi Bali di Kecamatan Sindue Kabupaten Donggala
Authors: Musnaeni Musnaeni , Mumu Muh Ilyas , Indriani Indriani
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat keberhasilan inseminasi buatan pada Sapi Bali di Sindue Kabupaten Donggala. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan November - Desember 2022. Data Inseminasi Buatan Sapi Bali diambil dari lima desa di Kecamatan Sindue dengan jumlah populasi sapi bali terbanyak yaitu Desa Toaya Vunta, Toaya, Enu, Kavaya dan Kumbasa dengan total induk sapi bali dalam program IB (akseptor) sebanyak 119 ekor. Penentuan lokasi penelitian dan responden dilakukan secara sengaja (purposive sampling). Parameter yang diamati yaitu Service per Conception (S/C) dan Conception Rate (CR). Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata nilai S/C dan CR pada Tahun 2022 secara berturut-turut adalah 1,52 dan 55,46%. Nilai S/C dan CR tersebut dikategorikan cukup baik.
Tingkat Kesadahan dan Uji Derajat Keasaman (pH) pada Air Tanah di Desa Mapane Tambu Kecamatan Balaesang Kabupaten Donggala
Authors: Ishak Ishak , Jura Minarni Rama , Said Irwan , Pulukadang Sri Hastuti Virgianti
Published: June 2023

Telah dilakukan Penelitian Tingkat Kesadahahan dan Uji Derajat Keasaman (pH) pada Air Tanah di Desa Mapane Tambu Kecamatan Balaesang Kabupaten Donggala. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan kosentrasi tingkat kesadahan air dan derajat keasaman air, metode kompleksometri digunakan untuk mengetahui tingkat kesadahan air dengan menggukan tiga sampel dan diperoleh hasil sampel A 15,61 mg/L; sampel B 9,40 mg/L dan sampel C 19,22 mg/L, dengan tingkat kesadahan total yang diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 14,74 mg/L diklasifikasikan dalam kategori kesadahan rendah. Kemudian derajat keasaman (pH) diukur menguunakan metode Elektrometri dengan alat (pH) meter dengan tiga variasi sampel hasil dan diperoleh hasil sampel A 7,713; sampel B 8,511; sampel C 6,916. Penentuan derajat keasaman (pH) air yang diperoleh pada tiga sampel sesuai dengan aturan PERMENKES Nomor 492/Menkes/Per/IV/2010 tentang kualitas air bersih yang berada pada kisaran pH 6,5 - 6,8
Analisis Kesalahan Siswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Persamaan Nilai Mutlak Berdasarkan Kriteria Watson Kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Sarudu
Authors: Musdalifah Musdalifah , M Bakri , Rochaminah Sutji
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh deskripsi tentang jenis-jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan oleh siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Sarudu dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita persamaan nilai mutlak berdasarkan kriteria Watson. Jenis Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini diambil tiga siswa dari 18 siswa yang terdiri dari dua siswa yang banyak melakukan kesalahan dan yang satu yang sedikit melakukan kesalahan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah (1) jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang banyak melakukan kesalahan pertama dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita persamaan nilai mutlak adalah inappropriate procedure (prosedur tidak tepat), dan omitted conclusion (kesimpulan hilang). (2) jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang banyak melakukan kesalahan kedua dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita persamaan nilai mutlak adalah inappropriate data (data tidak tepat), undirected manipulation (manipulasi tidak langsung), dan omitted conclusion (kesimpulan hilang). (3) jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sedikit melakukan kesalahan dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita persamaan nilai mutlak adalah inappropriate procedure (prosedur tidak tepat).
ARISU’S PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE DEATH GAMES IN 'ALICE IN BORDERLAND'
Authors: Rista Fathika Anggrela  , Faya Fadella Jasmine Budiman  , Salsabila Dwi Febriyanti
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to find the personality development of the main character in Alice in Borderland TV series, Ryohei Arisu. This research objective can further be detailed into explaining Arisu’s experiences that affect his personality, analyzing Arisu’s specific goals which lead his personality to develop, explaining how Arisu’s personality develops from the beginning until the end of the series, and  showing how Arisu's personality development changes after he is transported to the Borderland. Hurlock’s (1974) Theory of Personality Development was used to find out how and why Arisu's personality develops and changes. According to the theory, there are several conditions that are responsible for a personality change, e.g.: changes in the environment, changes in social pressure, and changes in self-concept. The result of the analysis shows that Arisu's selfish, lazy, unconfident, and physically weak personality develops into confident, witty, reflexive, and incredibly responsive characters. Aside from that,  Arisu also has a new sense of determination by which he wants to live his life to the fullest and carries on his friends.
PSIKOTIK DAN PEDOFILIA DALAM “MAK IPAH DAN BUNGA-BUNGA” KARYA INTAN PARAMADHITA: KAJIAN PSIKOLOGI SASTRA
Authors: Tawakal Choirunnisa Salwa
Published: June 2023

This study aimed at describing mental disorders (psychic) ​​experienced by two characters, Mak Ipah and Pemuda in “Mak Ipah dan Bunga-bunga” written by Intan Paramadhita. The two characters (protagonist and antagonist) of the short story were analyzed using psychoanalysis theory. The theory believes that human being is more influenced by the subconscious than the conscious. Like a psychotic patient with schizophrenia; the patient is unaware of his deviant behavior or pedophilia and only cares about his desire (affecting his sexual behavior) for children, which he considers as something natural. This study used qualitative-descriptive method. The research data were in the form of literary text (short story) that represents a person's mental disorder (the characters). The sources of resesarch data were from the narrative text of the short story "Mak Ipah dan Bunga-bunga" by Intan Paramadhita. The results showed that after the death of his only child, Mak Ipah was considered an insane individual and was then singled out by all the villagers. She became apathetic and chose to interact with the plants in her yard because she forgot the people around her. From this, the hypothesis drawn was that Mak Ipah has a psychological disorder, namely a psychotic type of schizophrenia due to a past trauma. Meanwhile, the other character named Pemuda suffered from a psychological disorder, namely pedophilia. It can be concluded that this short story tells two abnormal characters, and proves that "Mak Ipah and Bunga-bunga" is a short story with psychological disorders in its narration.
PERAN KOMUNITAS PERGERAKAN PEREMPUAN SRIKANDI LINTAS IMAN DALAM KAMPANYE MODERASI BERAGAMA: STUDI ANALISIS AKUN INSTAGRAM @SRILIJOGJA
Authors: Rojif Mualim Rojif Mualim , Ikhda Khullatil Mardliyah  , Amelia Zahra Rizqi
Published: June 2023

This research discussed the role of Srikandi Lintas Iman community (SRILI) Jogja in campaigning for religious moderation through the Instagram account @srilijogja. This is qualitative descriptive research with the library research approach. The recent qualitative descriptive research focused on providing a systematic explanation of the facts obtained during the research. The study results showed that SRILI Jogja has an important role in spreading religious moderation through a series of positive and creative content. Some activities and content include focus group discussions (FGD), training, discussions, webinars, posters, and IG TV. The narrative of SRILI Jogja content on Instagram is categorized as moderate because it includes ten aspects consisting of 1) Tawassuth (taking the middle way), 2) Tawazun (balanced), 3) I'tidal (straight and firm), 4) Tasamuh (tolerance ), 5) Musawah (egalitarian), 6) Shura (deliberation), 7) Ishlah (reform), 8) Aulawiyah (prioritizing priority), 9) Tathawwir wa Ibtikar (dynamic and innovative), 10) Tahadhdhur (civilized).
AN ERROR ANALYSIS OF ARABIC WRITING BY ISLAMIC VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Reyza FM Firdaus Author , Adila Wildi
Published: June 2023

This research examined different types of writing errors performed by Islamic Vocational High School students undertaking the Arabic course. The current study also discussed the plausible causes of errors committed by the students. A mixed-method approach was used to investigate and analyze a corpus of students’ writing. The data were collected through documentation and obtained from the essays of tenth and eleventh-grade students with 40 respondents. The study employed error analysis steps by Corder as a framework to deal with deviated grammatical rules, including collecting, identifying, classifying, quantifying data, and analyzing sources of errors. The results showed that the most dominant error was spelling, with 35.44%, followed by 28.16% errors in phrases, 22.81% in sentence structures, and 13.59% in agreement. Several possible causes of such errors include overgeneralization, ignorance of rule restrictions, incomplete application of rules, and false concepts hypothesized.
Characteristics of Korean Poisoning Patients: Retrospective Analysis by National Emergency Department Information System
Authors: Kim Woongki , Kim Kyung Hwan , Shin Dong Wun , Park Junseok , Kim Hoon , Jeon Woochan , Park Joon Min , Kim Jung Eon , Kim Hyunjong
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The study examined the poisoned patients' characteristics nationwide in Korea by using data from the National Emergency Department Information System (NEDIS). Methods: Among the patients' information sent to NEDIS from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015, the included subjects' main diagnosis in ED showed poisoning according to the 7th edition of the Korean Standard Disease Classification (KCD-7). We analyzed the patients' gender, age, initial vital signs, visit time, stay time of staying in ED, results of ED care, main diagnosis in ED, length of hospitalization, and results of hospitalization. Results: A total of 106,779 ED visits were included in the analysis. There were 55,878 males (52.3%), which was more than the number of females. The number of intentional poisoning was 49,805 (59.6%). 75,499 cases (70.8%) were discharged, and 25,858 cases (24.2%) were hospitalized. The numbers of poisoning patients per 1,000 ED visits were 14 in Chungnam and 11.9 in Jeonbuk. The most common cause of poisoning, according to the main diagnosis, was venomous animals. It was the same for hospitalized patients, and pesticide was next. Pesticide was the most common cause of mortality in ED (228 cases, 46.1%) and after hospitalization (584 cases, 54.9%). The incidence of poisoning by age group was frequent for patients in their 30s to 50s, and mortality in ED and post-hospitalization were frequent for patients in their 60s to 80s. Conclusion: This study investigated the characteristics of poisoning patients reported in the past 3 years. Pesticide poisoning had a high mortality rate for patients in ED and in-hospital. For mortality, there was a high proportion of elderly people over 60. Thus, policy and medical measures are needed to reduce this problem. Since it is difficult to identify the poison substance in detail due to nature of this study, it is necessary to build a database and monitoring system for monitoring the causative substance and enacting countermeasures.
Characteristics of Acute Herbicide Poisoning: Focused on Chlorophenoxy Herbicide
Authors: Song Hakyoon , Choi Sangchun , Jung Yoon Seok , Park Eunjung , Kim Hyukhoon
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Herbicide-related mortality has decreased since the complete ban of paraquat product sales in 2012, but there still have been other herbicides intoxications with relatively severe complications. Glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides are used widely, and considerable research has been conducted. Chlorophenoxy herbicide is another major herbicide that has shown poor outcomes and mortality without proper management, but research in this area is lacking. Therefore, this study compared the clinical features of chlorophenoxy herbicide with those of other herbicides. Methods: The medical records of patients exposed to herbicides at a tertiary academic university hospital in Korea from May 2014 to April 2019 were reviewed retrospectively. The demographic and clinical data of 135 patients were then analyzed to identify the recent herbicides intoxication trends after the paraquat sales ban, focusing mainly on chlorophenoxy herbicide poisoning. Results: Of the 135 patients, 13 patients (9.6%) had chlorophenoxy herbicide poisoning. No significant differences in all the variables were observed between the chlorophenoxy herbicide poisoning group and non-chlorophenoxy herbicides poisoning groups. Toxic symptoms after poisoning varied from nothing noticeable to confusion; none of the patients had severe complications after their treatments. Conclusion: Acute chlorophenoxy poisoning is relatively less severe, with lower mortality rates than glyphosate and glufosinate poisoning.
Synthetic oligonucleotides as quantitative PCR standards for quantifying microbial genes
Authors: Han Xingguo , Beck Karin , Burgmann Helmut , Frey Beat , Stierli Beat , Frossard Aline
Published: June 2023

Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) has been widely used to quantify gene
copy numbers in microbial ecology. Despite its simplicity and
straightforwardness, establishing qPCR assays is often impeded by the
tedious process of producing qPCR standards by cloning the target DNA
into plasmids. Here, we designed double-stranded synthetic DNA fragments
from consensus sequences as qPCR standards by aligning microbial gene
sequences. Efficiency of standards from synthetic DNA was compared with
plasmid standards by qPCR assays for different taxonomic and functional
genes involved in C and N cycling, tested with DNA extracted from a
broad range of soils. Results showed that qPCR standard curves using
synthetic DNA performed equally well to those from plasmids for all the
genes tested. Furthermore, gene copy numbers from DNA extracted from
soils obtained by using synthetic standards or plasmid standards were
comparable. Our approach therefore demonstrates that a synthetic DNA
fragment as qPCR standard provides comparable sensitivity and
reliability to a traditional plasmid standard, while being more time-
and cost-efficient.
A Comparison of cryoballoon and Radiofrequency ablation as redo procedure-ablation in Patients with recurrent Atrial fibrillation after cryoballoon-ablation
Authors: Schehab Wasim , Schlömicher Markus , Kciku Gresa , Pradhan Snehasis , Trappe Hans J. , Strauch Justus
Published: June 2023

Background: A significant proportion of patients with recurrent
[atrial
fibrillation](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/atrial-fibrillation)
(AF) require repeat
[radiofrequency](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/radiofrequency)
(RFC) or cryoballoon (CB) ablation after the blanket period (90 days)
following the initial cryoablation. However, little is known about the
efficacy of pulmonary vein isolation using either of the technique as a
redo procedure. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the
electrophysiological characteristics of pulmonaary veins (PVs) during
redo ablation procedures and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing
CB-vs-RFC ablation as redo procedures. Methods: 61 Patients
with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation were retrospectively
included in the analysis. The number and location of reconnected PVs,
another arrhythmic drug before the reablation, structural heart disease
and antiarrhythmic drugs were determined. Results: Before the
redo procedure, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was the predominant
recurrent arrhythmia (60%). However,20 patients (70%) had paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation in the RFC and 16 Patients (50%) in the CB group 29
Patients (47,5%) underwent a catheter ablation with radiofrequency, and
32 Patients (50,8%) underwent a catheter ablation with a cryoballoon.
The Median of reablation occurred of 238 and 323 days (P= 0,0008). The
Number of the reconnected PVs was 42 in the RFC group and was 99 in the
CB group, which means the number of lesions applied during the redo
Procedure was significantly greater in the CB cohort. The reconnection
was driven by more reconnection in the left superior PV. After
Reablation, there were no differences in the antiarrhythmic drug between
the cohorts, but significantly more patients required amiodarone in the
RFC Cohort. Conclusion: This analysis revealed an overall
success rate of 70% in patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation who
underwent a redo treatment using either radiofrequency or cryoballoon,
implying equivalent performance effectiveness between both modalities.
Observations of Birds Feeding in Gumbo Limbo and Huevos de Caballo in Costa Rica
Authors: Jackson Craig Leslie
Published: June 2023

A study of bird frugivory in Desamparaditos de Puriscal in Costa Rica in
2021 showed the importance of two tropical trees, Gumbo Limbo (Bursera
simaruba) and Huevos de Caballo (the common Spanish name of
Tabernaemontana donnell-smithii) within habited areas. The study also
focused on which species fed on lipid-rich fruits and which fed on
lipid-poor fruits — Gumbo Limbo fruits are lipid-poor, whereas Huevos
de Caballo “fruits” are lipid-rich — and whether the feeding choices
of various birds in this community would reflect the distinction in
lipid content. The study was done during the beginning of the rainy
season, and compared with a recent analysis of bird frugivory studies.
Results showed numerous similarities regarding the birds feeding on
Gumbo Limbo, but more differences were found for the birds feeding on
Huevos de Caballo. Most significant was that a number of species were
observed feeding on both of these fruits that had not been observed in
the other studies. Additionally, the study indicated that both trees
might be important nutritional sources for young birds. A follow-up
study was conducted in 2022. That study showed more feeding by some
species on Gumbo Limbo fruits, and demonstrated the importance of Gumbo
Limbo for these species during the late dry season. The 2022 study began
on 26 January and ended on 7 March, the date when the 2021 study began.
Data from 2022 (summarized in Appendices 3 and 3A) will not be fully
analyzed, but may be referred to in the discussion.
Notoginsenoside R1 targets PPAR-γ to inhibit Hepatic Stellate Cell activation and ameliorates liver fibrosis
Authors: Guo Cheng , Lai Linying , Ma Bo , Huang Qian , Wang Zhi
Published: June 2023

Background: Hepatic fibrosis, a common pathological process that occurs
in end-stage liver diseases, is a serious public health problem and
lacks effective therapy. Notoginsenoside R1 (NR1) is a small molecule
derived from the traditional Chinese medicine Sanqi, exhibiting great
potential in treating diverse metabolie disorders. Here we aimed to
enquired the role of NR1 in liver fibrosis and its underlying mechanism
in hepatoprotective effects . Methods: We investigated the anti-fibrosis
effects of NR1 using CCl4-induced mouse mode of liver fibrosis as well
as TGF-β1-activated JS-1, LX-2 cells and primary hepatic stellate cells.
Cell samples treated by NR1 were collected for transcriptomic profiling
analysis. PPAR-γ mediated TGF-β1/Smads signaling was examined using
PPAR-γ selective inhibitors and agonists intervention,
immunofluorescence staining and western blot analysis. Additionally, we
designed and studied the binding of NR1 to PPAR-γ using molecular
docking. Results: NR1 obviously attenuated liver histological damage,
reduced serum ALT , AST levels, and decreased liver fibrogenesis markers
in mouse mode. Mechanistically, NR1 elevated the levels of PPAR-γ, and
decreased TGF-β1, p-Smad2/3 expression. The TGF-β1/Smads signaling
pathway and fibrotic phenotype were altered in JS-1 cells after using
PPAR-γ selective inhibitors and agonists respectively, confirming PPAR-γ
played a pivotal protection role by NR1 from liver fibrosis. Further
molecular docking indicated NR1 had a strong binding with PPAR-γ of
minimum free energy of -7.1 kcal/mol. Conclusions: NR1 mitigated liver
fibrosis and hepatic stellate cell activation by promoting
PPAR-γ-mediated TGF-β1/Smads signalling pathways. NR1 may be a potential
candidate compound for reliving liver fibrosis.
Symmetry Algebra Classification of Scalar n th Order Ordinary Differential Equations
Authors: Shah Waqas , Mahomed Fazal , Azad H.
Published: June 2023

We obtain a complete classification of scalar nth order ordinary
differential equations for all subalgebras of vector fields in the real
plane. While softwares like Maple can compute invariants of a given
order; our results are for a general n. The n=1 ,2
,3 cases are well-known in the literature. Further, it is known
that there are three types of nth order equations depending upon
the point symmetry algebra they possess, viz. first-order equations
which admit an infinite dimensional Lie algebra of point symmetries,
second-order equations possessing the maximum eight point symmetries and
higher-order, n≥3, admitting the maximum n+4 dimensional
point symmetry algebra. We show that scalar nth order equations
for n>5 do not admit maximally an n+3
dimensional real Lie algebra of point symmetries. Moreover, we prove
that for n>4 equations can admit two types of
n+2 dimensional real Lie algebra of point symmetries: one type
resulting in nonlinear equations which are not linearizable via a point
transformation and the second type yielding linearizable (via point
transformation) equations. Furthermore, we present the types of maximal
real n dimensional and higher than n dimensional point
symmetry algebras admissible for equations of order n≥4 and their
canonical forms. The types of lower dimensional point symmetry algebras
which can be admitted are shown and the equations are constructible as
well. We state the relevant results in tabular form and in theorems.
Refined Deep Transfer Learning with CNN-LSTM and SDAE for Adaptive Assessment of Power System Transient Stability with Time Series Data
Authors: Song Seyha , Yang Jun , RASHED GHAMGEEN , Shen Jinpeng , peng xiaotao , Haider Hussain , Jiang Kezheng , Liu Dan , Cao Kan
Published: June 2023

Transient stability assessment (TSA) plays a critical role in ensuring
the reliable operation of power systems. However, existing approaches
for TSA often encounter challenges such as data imbalances, limited
sample sizes, and the need for adaptability in the face of system
changes, necessitating the exploration of more advanced techniques. This
paper proposes a novel deep transfer learning (DTL) framework to address
these limitations that incorporates CNN-LSTM and stacked denoising
auto-encoder (SDAE) techniques, aiming to significantly improve the
speed and accuracy of power system TSA, especially in online
applications and adaptability to system changes. First, the utilization
of SDAE enables effective feature extraction, while the implementation
of class weight balancing and cross-entropy loss function techniques
effectively addresses data imbalances. Second, a CNN-LSTM classifier is
constructed using transfer progressive learning. This approach allows
for the effective analysis of spatial and temporal dynamic measurements
by leveraging unsupervised pre-training (auto-encoder) and additional
CNN-LSTM layers. Third, we propose the DTL, which leverages knowledge
transfer from the CNN-LSTM model and incorporates fine-tuning
techniques. This innovative approach ensures adaptability under in four
scenarios, which is a prevalent challenge in power systems for
continuous prediction. As compared with other techniques, the results
demonstrate that our proposed approach achieves TSA accuracy of up to
99.68% on the IEEE 39-bus system and 99.80% on the South Carolina
500-bus system. Furthermore, to compare the performance of continuous
prediction with other methods, our proposed method exhibits a
significant improvement of 2% even with a limited sample size.
To Color the Errera Map and its Variations Using Four Colors
Authors: Xie Weiguo , Bowling Andrew
Published: June 2023

A Kempe chain in a colored graph is a maximal connected component containing at most two colors. Kempe chains have played an important role historically in the study of the Four Color Problem. Some methods of systematically applying Kempe chain color exchanges have been studied by Alfred Errera and Weiguo Xie. A map constructed by Errera represents an important counterexample to some implementations of these methods. Using the ideas of Irving Kittell, we determine all colorings of the Errera map which form such a counterexample and describe how to color them individually. We then extend our results from the Errera map to a family of graphs containing the Errera map in a specific way. Being able to color this family of graphs appears to address many cases which prove difficult for the previous systematic color exchange methods.
Moving iso-contour method for solving partial differential equations
Authors: Pohjonen Aarne
Published: June 2023

The numerical solution of partial differential equations is often
performed on a numerical grid, where the grid points are used for
estimating the partial derivatives. The grid can be fully static as in
Eulerian type of solution method, or the grid points can move during the
solution, which is the case in Lagrangian type of method. In the current
article, a numerical solution method is presented , where the grid
points are located on iso-contours of the two-dimensional field. The
method calculates the local movement of the iso-contours according to an
evolution equation described by the PDE, and the solution proceeds by
moving the grid points towards the calculated direction. Additional
stability is obtained by setting the grid points to move along the
iso-contour line. To exemplify the application of the method, numerical
examples are calculated for the two-dimensional diffusion equation.
A Patient Screening and Procedural Planning Tool for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Interventions
Authors: Schneider-Martin Jacob R , McVeigh Cahal J , McHenry Brian T , Gillespie Matthew J , Jones Thomas K , McElhinney Doff B
Published: June 2023

Due to the anatomic variability, pre-procedural clinical decision making
for transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement in congenital heart
disease patients is complex. This work describes a Fit Analysis software
support application for the Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve
device. This tool provides a comprehensive computational patient
screening framework that predicts the feasibility of device implantation
and recommends an acceptable device deployment location. The
retrospective study results indicate that the Fit Analysis application
was sufficiently accurate for clinical use. The Fit Analysis framework
demonstrates that computational models may be used for structural heart
patient screening and procedural planning.
Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) for Causal Relationship Validation of System Dynamics Model
Authors: shalahuddin muhammad , Sunindyo Wikan , Effendi Mohammad Ridwan , Surendro Kridanto
Published: June 2023

Modelers typically produce different system dynamics models for the same
problem, depending on each modeler’s perspective, leading to reduced
stakeholder confidence. Validation of system dynamics can increase
stakeholder confidence. This research proposes the use of Fuzzy-set
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA), based on the set theory
method, as a method to validate causal relationships between entities in
Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) models. The problem of mobile network
operators in Indonesia with small sample data characteristics is used as
a case study to demonstrate the use of fsQCA. The fsQCA method is used
after the CLD model is built in the system dynamics methodology. The
fsQCA method is used to test causal relationships between entities in
the CLD that need to be validated. The results can be used to improve
the previously created CLD model. The Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative
Analysis (fsQCA) method, which combines QCA with fuzzy set theory that
allows partial membership, can be used to test whether or not there is a
causal relationship between entities in the CLD model. The fsQCA method
can be used to test causal relationships between entities in the CLD
model with small sample data and increase stakeholder confidence in the
CLD model.
Real-Time Object Detection using an Ensemble of One Stage and Two Stage Object Detection Models with Dynamic Fine-tuning using Kullback-Leibler Divergence
Authors: Nkalubo Lenard , Nakibuule Rose , Okila Nixson
Published: June 2023

Real-time object detection is a very challenging task, as it requires
both high accuracy and high speed. One-stage object detectors such as
YOLO models are very fast but they are also less accurate than two-stage
object detectors such as Faster R-CNN. However, Faster R-CNN is not as
fast as the YOLO models. In this study, we propose an ensemble approach
to real-time object detection that combines the strengths of YOLOv5 and
Faster R-CNN. We first use YOLOv5 to quickly generate a set of object
proposals. We then use Faster R-CNN to refine these proposals and
produce more accurate object detection results. To further improve the
accuracy of our object detection results, we propose a cascade
refinement network that uses dynamic fine-tuning. The cascade refinement
network uses Kullback-Leibler divergence to dynamically adjust the
weights of the Faster R-CNN model based on the confidence scores of the
YOLOv5 object proposals. We evaluated our proposed approach on the novel
dataset collected in Uganda with other State-of-the-art approaches which
include RetinaNet, Cascade R-CNN, Single-Shot MultiBox Detector (SSD),
and Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN). Experimental
results revealed that the proposed ensemble model outperformed both base
models with an average precision of 0.96, which is significantly higher
than the average precision of 0.91 for YOLOv5 and 0.90 for Faster R-CNN.
The ensemble model was also able to achieve real-time inference speeds,
processing frames at a rate of 25 frames per second, the same speed
achieved by YOLOv5, faster than the speed of 15 frames per second by
Faster R-CNN. The results also revealed that the proposed ensemble model
is comparable to other state-of-the-art object detection models. Our
proposed approach can be used to improve the accuracy and speed of
real-time object detection in a variety of applications.
Sleep spindles coupled with slow oscillations in naps are associated with suppressed declarative memory consolidation in young children
Authors: Noh Eunsol , Lokhandwala Sanna , Fitzroy Ahren , Spencer Rebecca
Published: June 2023

Coupling between slow oscillations (SOs) and sleep spindles (SPs) during
sleep is known to play a key role in declarative memory consolidation in
adults. In early childhood, declarative memory consolidation during naps
has been separately associated with SPs and SOs. Whether this more
specifically reflects an interplay of SPs and SOs in support of memory
is unknown. In the present study, SOs (0.16-1.25 Hz) and SPs (10.8-13.8
Hz) in naps of 18 preschoolers were detected (5 females, M = 51.28
months, SD= 9.20). We then calculated the SO-SP coupling by the
percentage of SPs coupled to SOs (SPcSO) and the percentage of SOs
coupled with SPs (SOcSP) over frontal and central-parietal sites,
respectively. This was based on previous studies conducted with
children, which have reported findings of coupling in the cortical
sites. A peri-event time histogram showed a nonuniform distribution of
centro-parietal SPcSO over centro-pareital SO duration (±1.2 sec around
the SO downpeak) during slow-wave sleep (SWS). Additionally, the
centro-parietal SPcSO was observed to be largely affected by SO density
(r(17) = 0.79, p < 0.001), but not SP density. Surprisingly,
SPcSO over centro-parietal regions during SWS was associated with worse
nap-related memory consolidation (r(17) = -0.48, p = 0.041). Based on
our findings, we interpret the results as indicative of the existence of
active mechanisms governing the coupling between SOs and SPs in
children. However, it appears that these mechanisms may not yet be fully
matured to effectively support memory consolidation processes in this
age range.
Imperatriz Teodora, Orígenes e a Reencarnação no Cristianismo Primitivo: um Estudo Comparado
Authors: de Mendonça Junior Adolfo
Published: June 2023

Esse artigo tem como escopo apresentar os resultados de um estudo comparado sobre a retirada ou não, da reencarnação, dos cânones da Igreja, no II Concílio de Constantinopla em 553, exclusão essa influenciada pela esposa do imperador bizantino Justiniano I, Teodora, que teria sido prostituta e abdicado da prostituição após seu casamento. O objeto de estudo é a contraposição entre a literatura espírita e a acadêmica. Objetivos específicos: i) analisar os fundamentos do conceito espírita de reencarnação; ii) conhecer o passado da imperatriz e sua importância no reinado de Justiniano I; iii) estudar o crime que Teodora teria cometido contra as rameiras, assim cosmo a maldição que recaiu sobre ela e iv) pesquisar as hipotéticas ideias de Orígenes sobre reencarnação, que teriam sido condenadas nesse Concílio. A metodologia é a pesquisa bibliográfica de caráter qualitativo, com o enfoque no estudo comparado e análise de texto. Pretende-se contrastar referências acadêmicas, como por exemplo, os escritos de Marcus Silva da Cruz e Kelly Cristina da Costa Bezerra de Menezes Mamedes (Da Cruz & Mamedes, 2014), com referências espíritas, como o testemunho de Divaldo P. Franco (2020), sobre a vida da imperatriz Teodora, se nesse Concílio a reencarnação foi mesmo suprimida do Cristianismo Primitivo e quais são as supostas ideias de Orígenes sobre reencarnação. Como resultado, espera-se estabelecer algumas semelhanças, diferenças, generalizações e individualizações.
Impacto da educação por simulação no desenvolvimento de habilidades profissionais de estudantes
Authors: Shebzukhova Liliana , Okhtov Anzor , Sokolskaya Marina , Strandstrem Elena
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo tem como objetivo investigar os impactos da educação por meio de simulação no aprimoramento das habilidades profissionais dos estudantes. Utilizando uma abordagem de pesquisa analítica, os autores envolveram especialistas para avaliar a qualidade das fontes utilizadas. Os resultados obtidos revelam que a capacitação por simulação oferece um ambiente seguro e controlado no qual os estudantes podem praticar e desenvolver suas habilidades, preparando-se adequadamente para lidar com as exigências e pressões das situações reais. Através dessas experiências, os estudantes conseguem aplicar seus conhecimentos, habilidades de tomada de decisão e competências técnicas para gerenciar de forma efetiva situações críticas. Ao incorporar a aprendizagem por simulação no currículo, as instituições de ensino podem fornecer aos estudantes o conhecimento necessário para o desenvolvimento de suas habilidades e competências profissionais.
Extensive Amyloid Purpura: An Unusual Presentation of Myeloma-associated Light Chain Amyloidosis
Authors: Jaber Nor Fazil , Thelander Ulrika , Curman Philip
Published: June 2023

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Frailty and Comorbidities in Adult People Living with HIV a Case Study in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
Authors: F Chipepa
Published: June 2023

Some evidence suggests that HIV itself is associated with frailty; a syndrome typically viewed as being related to ageing. The researcher determines the prevalence and predictors of frailty in a population of HIV infected individuals at Mutawatawa Hospital in UMP district, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe. He also determined the association between frailty and comorbidities. A retrospective cohort study of 153 adults (>30 years) people living with HIV was used. The mean age of the study participants was 44.49 and a median of 41. The majority were female (62.7%). Frailty as defined by standardized assessment comprised of ≥3 of weight loss, low physical activity, exhaustion, weak grip strength and slow waling time. 64.7% of the study participants were found to be frail. Independent predictors of frailty were evaluated using Binary logistic regression. Association between frailty and comorbidities was determined using Binary logistic regression. CD4 count was a strong predictor of frailty (OR=1.33; 95% CI: 1.03-5.74, p=0.026). Age was also a strong predictor of frailty (OR=2.993; 95% CI: 1.049-3.039, p=0.023). Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (OR=3.59; 95% CI: 1.028-4.53; p=0.029), CVD (OR= 1.632; 95% CI: 1.117-22.735; p=0.015) and dyslipidemia (OR=0.713; 95% CI: 1.020-25.275; p=0.042) were strongly associated with frailty. Lower CD4 counts and older age were strong predictors of frailty in HIV infected populations. Earlier initiation of ART may be protective. Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus, CVD and Dyslipidemia were strongly associated with frailty. A cardiovascular exercise regimen can help overcome frailty.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Breast Cancer Screening
Authors: Rosa Thayse
Published: June 2023

The aim was to present the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic related to breast cancer screening. This is a crosssectional descriptive, qualitative and exploratory study. For data collection, an interview script with open and closed questions was used, which was applied to professional nurses from basic health units in a municipality in Alto Vale do Itajaí. Data analysis took place using the discourse analysis technique. Five nurses were interviewed and data collection ended due to exhaustion of subjects. Data were treated according to three categories of analysis, namely: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and barriers to access breast cancer screening; adaptive strategies and measures to meet the demands of women’s health and the perception of nurses regarding women’s adherence to breast cancer prevention programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is expected to contribute to the construction of scientific knowledge to support decision-making by authorities in situations of public calamity, being able to analyze the impacts caused in this pandemic, in order to prevent long-term damage to the population in similar situations.