bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tectono-stratigraphy, formation and emplacement ages of the Beyşehir-Hoyran Nappes in the south of the Sultan Dağları (Isparta, SW Türkiye)
Authors: Ergen Ali , Bozkurt Alper , Tuncay Ercan , Ilgar Ayhan , Hakyemez Aynur
Published: October 2024

The Beyşehir-Hoyran Nappes (BHN), in the south of Sultan Dağları, consist of ophiolite, mélange and nappe slices of different lithologies and ages belonging to the oceanic crust and related rocks, which originated from the northern Neotethys and were thrusted southwards over the Taurus Platform. These nappes, namely the Marmaris ophiolite nappe, the Gülbahar nappe and the Domuzdağ nappe, are represented by three tectonically related nappe-slices that extend as a narrow NW-SE trending belt to the south of the Sultan Dağları. The Marmaris ophiolite nappe (Upper Cretaceous) is formed by three subunits namely the Marmaris ophiolite, the Kızılcadağ mélange and the Yenicekale metamorphics. Hornblende minerals from amphibolites of the Yenicekale metamorphic rock unit yielded a 40Ar-39Ar age of 93.9±0.34 Ma (Cenomanian-Turonian boundary). Besides, late Triassic to early Jurassic ages were obtained from the deep marine sedimentary rocks of the Gülbahar nappe based on the radiolarian assemblages.
Paleontological and radiometric ages obtained from this study show that the formation of the BHN should began in the Turonian and ended in the Late Maastrichtian. The nappes, on the other hand, were emplaced over southern Sultan Dağları in the early-middle Paleocene and reached their present position as a result of late Eocene movements.
Association of ABO blood type with mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Authors: Vázquez-Medina Martín Uriel , Cerda-Reyes Eira , Barrón-Campos Arcelia Carolina , Almeyda-Farfán José Antonio , Ocharan-Hern´andez Maria Esther , Vargas de León Cruz
Published: October 2024

Introduction. The novel SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) has generated a global crisis. It is necessary to find prognosis factors for hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2, that help us to understand the observed difference in disease severity in patients with similar characteristics. The aim of this study was to explore the relation between ABO groups and in-hospital mortality in Mexican patients admitted with COVID-19.
Study design and Methods. We performed a retrospective study with 2369 hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 confirmed infection in a tertiary referral hospital, admitted from March 27 and December 10, 2020.
Results. Type A blood was associated with a lower hazard of death among COVID-19 patients compared to type O (adjusted HR=0.72, 95% IC 0.55-0.95, P-value=0.02).
Conclusions We found evidence of a significant association between ABO blood type and COVID-19 in-patients’ death. The blood group A may be less likely to death during hospitalization compared with group O.
Atrial fibrillation and flutter – the unsolved problem of medicine
Authors: Pronin A. G. , Prokopenko A. V.
Published: October 2024

Atrial fibrillation and fluttering are the most common cardiac arrhythmias, which progressively affect the quality and duration of life, causing thromboembolic complications and an increase in heart failure. This article presents the result of studying and analyzing modern ideas about the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, course options, complications and outcomes of atrial fibrillation and flutter with the establishment of urgent unresolved issues of this pathology.
Course of coronary heart disease in patients with cardiovascular renal metabolic syndrome and separately metabolic
Authors: Khabchabov R. G. , Makhmudova E. R. , Abdullaev A. A. , Gafurova R. M. , Islamova U. A. , Dzhanbulatov M. A. , Anatova A. A.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. Renal dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a key mediator of the association between metabolic risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, rather than simply viewing cardiorenal (CR) syndrome and cardiometabolic (CM) diseases as separate conditions, it is clear that we need to consider them as the broader concept of cardiovascular-renal-metabolic syndrome (CVMS). Purpose of the study: Studying the differences in the influence of SSMPS and separately metabolic (MS) on the course of coronary heart disease (CHD). Materials and methods. The study included 116 patients - 69 (59.5 %) men and 47 (40.5 %) women who were treated at the RCH Hospital No. 2 from 2022 to 2023. The patients were divided into two groups, the 1st group included n = 52 with cardiovascular-renal-metabolic syndrome, the 2nd group included n = 64 with metabolic syndrome. The duration of the study is 18 months. Results. Primary indicators of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the 1st group were 2.9 ± 3.6 in the 2nd group 2.6 ± 4.0 p < 0.05, and upon re-examination, the ratio of values was as follows - 3 .2 ± 2.8 to 3.0 ± 3.3 p > 0.05. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) increased by the end of the examination in both groups, but not so significantly in relation to the total weight of 2.6 % to 3.4 % p < 0.05. During the repeated examination, the indicators of arterial hypertension (AH) of the 2nd degree prevailed (34.6 % to 32.8 %) p < 0.05, and there was also an increase in patients with hypertension of the 3rd degree (25.0 to 25.0) p < 0.05, mainly due to patients of the 1st group with kidney disease. Re-admission to the hospital occurred more often in patients with SSPMS than in the group with MS 9.5 ± 7.2 and 12.6 ± 6.8 months, p < 0.05. In-hospital mortality from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) slightly prevailed in group 1 upon re-admission to hospital, ratio n = 3 (5.8 %), in group 2 n = 1 (1.6 %), p > 0.05. Conclusions. In conclusion, our nonrandomized prospective study showed that patients with cardiovascular-renal-metabolic syndrome are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular events than patients with metabolic syndrome alone. Analysis of lipid metabolism in the group of cardiovascular-renal-metabolic syndrome showed that in a short time after discharge from the hospital, from 6 months to 1.5 years, the indicators of total cholesterol, triglycerides and lowdensity lipoproteins progress negatively to the time of relapse of angina pectoris.
Colonization of construction materials by microbial flora of the oral cavity and its significance for prosthetics
Authors: Kartashov V. V.
Published: October 2024

Today there is no unified personalized approach to the selection of construction materials in orthopedic dentistry, hence it is necessary to introduce and further study the effect of construction materials on the microbiota of the oral cavity. In particular, principles of microbial adhesion to various construction materials, development of biofilm and bacterial colonization of concrete construction materials need to be analysed. The article provides a review of literature devoted to the description of the adhesive properties of oral microbiota to orthopedic materials from the groups of polymers, metals and ceramic constructions as well as the development of the negative impact of the construction material on the microbiota of a particular group of teeth and the general condition of the microflora of the oral cavity, increase of the risks of dental plaque formation, biofilms formation and a shift of microflora towards the predominance of cariogenic one.
Polymorphisms in ESR1 and CYP19A1 genes in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Fedulichev P. N.
Published: October 2024

To date, a number of studies have been carried out to investigate the role of polymorphisms in estrogen receptor (ESR) and aromatase (CYP19A1) genes in knee osteoarthritis. However, the obtained results are contradictory and are not sufficient to formulate final conclusions. Purpose of the study: to investigate the associations of the rs2234693 and rs9340799 polymorphisms in ESR1 gene and the rs2414096 and rs936306 polymorphisms in CYP19A1 gene with knee osteoarthritis in postmenopausal women. Material and methods. Molecular genetic studies were performed in 157 postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. The control group consisted of 326 women of the same age without signs of joint disease. Results. A comparative analysis of the results showed an association of the AA genotype of the rs2414096 polymorphism in CYP19A1 gene with increased susceptibility to knee osteoarthritis (p = 0,022). For the second polymorphism in CYP19A1 gene (rs936306), as well as for two polymorphisms in ESR1 gene (rs2234693 and rs9340799), no association with osteoarthritis was established (p > 0,05). Conclusion. The obtained results indicate the need for further larger-scale studies of genes role involved in estrogen metabolism in the development of knee osteoarthritis in postmenopausal women.
Difficulties in diagnosis of non-conventional dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Akhrieva Kh. M. , Tertychnyy A. S. , Pachuashvili N. V. , Urusova L. S.
Published: October 2024

Purpose: To provide a morphological characterization of dysplasia occurring against the background of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), considering the new classification of dysplasia. Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis was conducted, and biopsies were reviewed from 257 patients with IBD treated at Sechenov University clinics from 2018 to 2023. Patients' ages ranged from 19 to 63 years. Diagnosis was based on a combination of clinical, laboratory, and instrumental methods. Multiple biopsies were taken during colonoscopy, processed using standard metods. Results. Non-traditional dysplasia was diagnosed in 5 patients, accounting for 1.95% of cases over a 6-year period. Two cases involved hypermucinous dysplasia in patients aged 35 and 43 with ulcerative colitis, with disease durations of 12 and 9 years, respectively. crypt cell atypia/dysplasia was diagnosed in two patients aged 40 and 30, with ulcerative colitis durations of 5 and 10 years, respectively. In a 51- year-old patient with Crohn's disease for over 15 years, dysplasia resembling a dentate lesion was found in the ascending intestine. Dysplasia diagnosis was confirmed using immunohistochemical (IHC) staining with TP53 antibodies (clone DO-7 Leica RTU, Germany), showing positive staining of tumor cell nuclei, indicating TP53 gene mutation. Two out of five cases exhibited total colon involvement in inflammatory process, and one ulcerative colitis case was combined with primary sclerosing cholangitis. Conclusion. Before the appearance of the latest classifications of dysplasia in IBD, we rarely diagnosed dysplasia in biopsies from IBD patients. We now understand that the spectrum of potential neoplastic precursor lesions of colorectal cancer in IBD patients is much wider and this understanding can ensure that clinically important but rare lesions will not be undiagnosed. Future studies of their natural course may eventually determine that some lesions are more clinically important than others.
Modern issues of surgical anatomy of the ligamentary apparatus and metatarsal bones of the human foot
Authors: Dukov D. V. , Russkikh A. N. , Shabokha A. D. , Alyab'ev F. V. , Makarov A. F.
Published: October 2024

The article presents an analysis of scientific literature devoted to the study of surgical anatomy of the ligamentous apparatus and metatarsal bones of the human foot. The literature covers the issues of macroanatomy and histology of the ligaments and metatarsal bones of the foot quite fully. At the same time, issues related to the same shape and size of bones, the relative position of ligaments, their histotopographic features are contradictory, which is associated with high variability, individual and age variability in combination with a number of social factors and features of the regions of residence. The work shows that at present, the data of domestic and foreign scientific literature on the anatomy and topography of the bones and ligaments of the metatarsal bones of the human foot are presented either by sectional studies or by the results of clinical observations using diagnostic equipment. The existing studies do not provide a comprehensive picture of the surgical anatomy of the ligamentous apparatus and metatarsal bones of the human foot. The article reflects the need for widespread use in fundamental anatomical studies of ligaments and metatarsal bones using the histotopographic method of research, quantitative and qualitative assessment of morphological parameters, which open up new possibilities for diagnosing pathological processes and developing new surgical techniques.
Technological Checklist for Kidney and Liver Transplantation in a Multidisciplinary Hospital. Clinical Protocol
Authors: Yaremin B. I. , Pushkin S. Yu. , Navasardyan A. S. , Kazymov B. I. , Anosova E. Yu.
Published: October 2024

This clinical protocol delineates the technological requirements for performing kidney and liver transplantation procedures in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The protocol has been developed based on clinical guidelines from leading international societies and has been approved by the Samara Regional Branch of the Interregional Public Organization "Society of Transplantologists" (Protocol No. 11 dated July 1, 2024). It is recommended for use in assessing a hospital's readiness to implement transplantation programs. The technologies specified in the protocol may be implemented either through the hospital's own resources or via agreements with other healthcare institutions or through outsourcing arrangements.
Shining a New Light on the Classical Concepts of Carbon-Isotope Dendrochronology
Authors: Wieloch Thomas
Published: October 2024

Retrospective information about plant ecophysiology and the climate system are key inputs in Earth system and vegetation models. Dendrochronology provides such information with large spatiotemporal coverage, and carbon isotope analysis across tree-ring series is among the most advanced dendrochronological tools. For the past seventy years, this analysis was performed on whole molecules and, to this day, 13C discrimination during carbon assimilation is invoked to explain isotope variation and associated climate signals. Recently, however, it was reported that tree-ring glucose exhibits multiple isotope signals at the intramolecular level (see companion paper). Here, I estimated the signals’ contribution to whole-molecule isotope variation and found that downstream processes in leaf and stem metabolism each introduce more variation than carbon assimilation. Moreover, downstream processes introduce most of the climate information. These findings are inconsistent with the classical concepts/practices of carbon-isotope dendrochronology. More importantly, intramolecular tree-ring isotope analysis promises novel insights into forest metabolism and the climate of the past.
Symmetry-Constrained Quantum Fluctuations in Non-Linear CTP Hydrodynamics
Authors: Stephenson Matthew James , Fathianpour Nuscha
Published: October 2024

We dive into the axion-dilaton model within the supergravity framework, with a specific focus on the intricacies of domain wall construction and stability. Employing holographic vitrification, we unravel the dynamics of domain wall formation in gauge theories featur- ing periodic vacuum structures. Our model, incorporating a QCD-like axion term and a stabilizing dilaton, undergoes scrutiny for conductivity variations under weak disorder. The investigation reveals the model’s resilience, manifesting near-perfect conductivity under mild disorder conditions. However, the rigorous mathematical motivation for the holographic setup demands further elucidation. The scattered nature of our results prompts the neces- sity for a more systematic interpretation of QCD phenomena and conductivity transitions. This study contributes to the mathematical understanding of the axion-dilaton model’s be- havior, highlighting the imperative for a refined holographic framework and a more coherent interpretation of observed phenomena.
Codes with Weighted Poset Metrics Based on the Lattice of Subgroups of Z_m
Authors: Jitjankarn Phichet
Published: October 2024

By combining a lattice subgroup diagram of Z_m with a weighted poset metric, we introduce a new weighted coordinates poset metric for codes over Z_m , called LS-poset metric. When I is an ideal in a poset, the concept of I-perfect codes with LS-poset metric is investigated. We obtain a Singleton bound for codes with LS-poset metric and define MDS codes. When the poset in poset metric is a chain, we provide sufficient conditions for a code with LS-poset metric to be r-perfect for some r ∈ N .
Antigen Delivery Platforms for Next-Generation Coronavirus Vaccines:
The Superiority of Nucleoside-Modified mRNA Encapsulated in Lipid Nanoparticles Vaccine Platform
Authors: Chentoufi Aziz A. , Ulmer Jeffrey B. , BenMohamed Lbachir
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is in its 5th year and is being maintained by the inability of current spike-alone based COVID-19 vaccines to prevent transmission leading to the continuous emergence of variants and sub-variants of concern (VOCs). This underscores the critical need for next-generation broad-spectrum pan-Coronavirus vaccines (pan-CoV vaccine) to break this cycle and end the pandemic. The development of a pan-CoV vaccine offering protection against a wide array of VOCs requires two key elements: (1) identifying protective antigens that are highly conserved between passed, current and future VOCs; and (2) developing a safe and efficient antigens deliver system for induction of broad-based B- and T-cell immunity. This review will (1) present the current state of antigen delivery platforms involving a multifaceted approach, including bioinformatics, molecular and structural biology, immunology, and advanced computational methods; (2) discuss the challenges facing development of safe and effective antigen delivery platforms; and (3) highlight the potential of nucleoside-modified mRNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNP) as the platform that is well suited to the needs of a next-generation pan-CoV vaccine, such as the ability to induce broad-based immunity and amenable to large-scale manufacturing to safely provide durable protective immunity against current and future Coronavirus threats.
Current Treatment Methods in Pancreatic Cancer and the Need for Improvement
Authors: Banigallapati Sriram
Published: October 2024

Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, necessitates improved therapeutics due to its low survival rate (12% in 5 years) and typically late-stage diagnosis [1]. This malignancy tends to present asymptomatically until advanced stages, leading to high rates of metastasis and limiting surgical options [2]. Genetic mutations in key genes like KRAS, CDKN2A, TP53, and SMAD4 are central to pancreatic cancer pathogenesis, driving uncontrolled cell proliferation and making treatment difficult [3]. Current treatment modalities include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and emerging immunotherapies. Surgery, particularly the Whipple procedure, offers the only potential cure but is applicable in just 15-20% of cases due to the late diagnosis [4]. Chemotherapy, though commonly used, offers limited long-term survival benefits [5]. Radiation therapy has seen advancements with techniques like stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which shows promise in reducing toxicity and improving outcomes [6] . Immunotherapy, particularly mRNA vaccines, has demonstrated potential in prolonging recurrence-free survival (>18 months), especially when combined with traditional therapies (13.4 months with surgical resection alone) [7] . Combinations of different treatments have been found to be effective. The challenge of early pancreatic cancer diagnosis mirrors the difficulty of disease management. Prophylactic immunotherapies, like vaccines, could offer a crucial breakthrough for prevention and recurrence reduction. As pancreatic cancer remains difficult to treat effectively, continued research and development in preventative and therapeutic strategies are essential to improving outcomes
Disparities in Rotator Cuff Tear Progression Definitions and Rates
Authors: Garcia Mason J. , Caro Daniela , Hammerle Maria Velasquez , Villarreal Juan B. , DeAngelis Joseph P. , Ramappa Arun J. , Nazarian Ara
Published: October 2024

Background:

While rotator cuff tears are prevalent in the general population, the natural history of this disease is unclear. Understanding rotator cuff tear progression is crucial for refining surgical indications and evaluating the necessity of early interventions. This study presents an in-depth analysis of the existing literature on the definitions and progression rates of rotator cuff tears, aiming to enhance clinical decision making and patient outcomes.

Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, using Medline (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), and Web of Science databases on January 12, 2023. Articles were identified as relevant to the natural history and progression of asymptomatic and symptomatic partial-thickness (PT) and full-thickness (FT) rotator cuff tears. Those written in English reporting rotator cuff progression rates of tears in adults, based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound, were included. After reviewing the articles, the data on the rates of tear progression and associated risk factors were extracted, compiled, and analyzed. The risk of bias was determined using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Results:

Twenty-one articles met the inclusion criteria, with 1,831 tears included. The progression rate for all partial thickness tears was 26.7% ± 12.8% at an average follow-up of 2.2 ± 0.9 years, with 5 definitions for tear progression. For FT tears, the progression rate was 54.9% ± 18.6% at a follow-up time of 3.0 ± 2.0 years, with 8 definitions for tear enlargement. A significant difference (p < 0.0001) was found between the progression rates of PT and FT tears. Patients who were initially asymptomatic and became symptomatic had higher progression rates (33%–63%) than those who remained asymptomatic (4%–38%).

Conclusion:

Further research would benefit by identifying a clinically relevant and standardized definition of rotator cuff tear progression, to describe the natural history of rotator cuff disease, making results more comparable and optimizing treatment planning.

Level of Evidence:

Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Innovation System in the Sidoarjo People's Service System (SIPRAJA) in Sidoarjo Regency
Authors: Walida Jiana , Choiriyah Ilmi Usrotin
Published: October 2024

The Sidoarjo People’s Service System Innovation (SIPRAJA) is an innovation of the Sidoarjo Regency/City government. This study aims to analyze and describe the obstacles that occur in innovation in the Sidoarjo people service system (SIPRAJA) in Sidokerto Village, Buduran District, Sidoarjo Regency, namely yhe conditionof the community that is still difficult to adapt or keep up with increasingly shophisticated times and the internet network is lacking stable. This research uses systems innovation theory. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach using data collection techniques in the form of interviews, documentation, and observation. The results of this study indicate that the innovation of the Sidoarjo People’s Service System (SIPRAJA) in Sidokerto Village, Buduran District, Sidoarjo regency, nemly focusing on the innovation system providing convenience in mail management services effectively and efficiently.
The Phenomenon of Murals and Graffiti as Media for Social Criticism in the Perspective of Social Interaction Alfred Schutz
Authors: Setiawan Dwi , Utomo Djarot Meidi Budi
Published: October 2024

The phenomenon of murals and graffiti has existed since time immemorial, the development is very massive in several cities in Indonesia, including the city in Sidoarjo, in Sidoarjo itself there are several points that are being targeted by artists as a form of social criticism media that occurs in the city of Sidoarjo, then from that to find out what motives behind them in drawing about social criticism in the city of Sidoarjo in carrying out social criticism. Sidoarjo. This study uses qualitative research with phenomenological methods, the theory used is Alfred Schutz. This data collection technique uses participant observation, in-depth interviews. and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the motives of these artists depart from their anxiety that they experience in their daily lives. So it's not surprising that they drew on social criticism in Sidoarjo. This also shows that these artists have limitations in the medium of expression in their work in the Public Space Room in Sidoarjo.
Implementation of School Operational Assistance Program (BOS)
Authors: Hidayatullah Sarif , Rodiyah Isnaini
Published: October 2024

Implementation of school operational programs at SD Negeri Kebonsari 01 Candi District, Sidoarjo Regency can be realized if it is in accordance with the measurement of the implementation theory of Edward III, namely communication, disposition, bureaucratic structure and resources must be good. In this case, the implementation of the school operational assistance program carried out by SD Negeri Kebonsari 01, Candi Subdistrict, Sidoarjo Regency has been going well, but has experienced very minimal socialization barriers and there is also a lack of supervision in implementing it. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze how the implementation of the school operational assistance program in SD Negeri Kebonsarii 01 Candi District, Sidoarjo Regency and to describe and analyze the obstacles in the implementation of the school operational assistance program. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method, data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed by means of data collection, data presentation, data reduction and drawing conclusions. This study concludes that: from the four indicators of measuring the success of the implementation of the school operational assistance program at SD Negeri Kebonsari 01 which is said to be effective, it can be seen from the four indicators of successful implementation that have been achieved well. However, the obstacles faced were the lack of socialization to the guardians of students and also the lack of supervision of the implementation of school operational programs at SD Negeri Kebonsari 01.
Paralegals in Building Public Legal Awareness: An Efforts to Empower Community Law in the Work Area of the 'Aisyiyah Branch Manager
Authors: Irawan Anang Dony , Hidayat Azizah Nur , Fadhila Yanuar Ramadhana , Rubiati  , Ahzam M. Shohibul , Ningrat Sri Bintang Ayu
Published: October 2024

Paralegals have an important role in providing legal assistance to people who do not have high legal awareness. This research focuses on the efforts of paralegals in building legal awareness and empowering community law in the Work Area of the 'Aisyiyah Branch Manager, Sambikerep District, Surabaya. This research is empirical legal research, namely the application of legal norms in legal practice in society with participatory efforts through the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method. The results of research on the role of paralegals in society. The results of the study confirm that the role of paralegals in building community legal awareness in the working area of the head of the 'Aisyiyah branch, Sambikerep District, Surabaya is carried out by paralegal training with the main focus, namely basic knowledge of law and human rights, so as to be able to make solutions and/or strategies in resolving cases cases dealing with the law as well as skills in conducting advocacy related to the application of legal norms. Furthermore, the role of paralegals and efforts to empower community law in the work area of the leadership of the 'Aisyiyah branch, Sambikerep District, Surabaya Participatory orientation to make PCA Sambikerep Members that is oriented as ghost lawyers whose hope is that Sambikerep PCA Members can consciously, actively, and critically fight for their legal rights at the same time can fight for their legal rights through various efforts and available space..
Independence of Local Government
Authors: S Ismoilova
Published: October 2024

This paper is about sovereignty of local authority, advantages and disadvantages of independence of local government from the point of finance.
Implementation of a Poverty and Hunger-Free Village as a Realization of the SDGs
Authors: Warsono Warsono , Agustina Isna Fitria
Published: October 2024

General Background: Poverty and hunger are complex issues targeted by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specific Background: Sumorame Village, Candi District, Sidoarjo Regency, implements programs aimed at poverty and hunger alleviation, focusing on collaboration and resource management. Knowledge Gap: Prior studies have not deeply explored implementation aspects at the village level within the SDGs framework. Aims: This study analyzes the implementation of poverty alleviation programs in Sumorame Village, focusing on communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. Results: The findings indicate that effective communication and competent human resources are crucial for success. Financial resources are appropriately allocated, though infrastructure remains inadequate. Positive attitudes and strong commitment enhance program effectiveness, while the bureaucratic structure follows proper procedures. Novelty: This study provides an in-depth examination of poverty alleviation in the village context, highlighting the role of communication and resource management. Implications: Regular evaluations of physical resources and infrastructure maintenance are necessary for sustainable poverty reduction. This research offers insights for policymakers and local governments in similar settings.
Highlights:

Communication: Effective communication with residents is vital for the success of poverty alleviation programs.
Resource Allocation: Proper budgeting and competent human resources enhance the program's impact but infrastructure improvements are still needed.
Bureaucratic Structure: Adhering to standard operating procedures and defining roles supports program implementation.

Keywords: Poverty, Hunger, SDGs, Village Implementation, Resource Management
BUMDes Strategies for Successful Banana Planting Programs
Authors: Syaharani Farah Nabilah , Choiriyah Ilmi Usrotin
Published: October 2024

General Background: Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) are essential for enhancing local economies through agricultural initiatives. Specific Background: In Krembung Village, Sidoarjo Regency, a banana planting program has been implemented to improve productivity and income. Knowledge Gap: However, challenges like high seedling mortality and inadequate practices hinder success. Aims: This study analyzes BUMDes strategies in executing the banana program, focusing on community involvement and resource management. Results: While strength and progress indicators are optimal, the value aspect is suboptimal due to significant seedling losses. Community support for banana cultivation has been strong. Novelty: The research highlights practical challenges and strategic approaches in managing BUMDes agricultural programs. Implications: Findings emphasize the need for better resource allocation and community engagement to enhance agricultural initiatives, providing insights for improving BUMDes operations and promoting sustainable rural development.
Highlights:

Community Involvement: Strong local support is crucial for the success of the banana planting program.
Resource Management: Effective allocation and management of resources are necessary to mitigate seedling mortality.
Strategic Approaches: Implementing targeted strategies can enhance agricultural productivity and economic benefits for the village.

Keywords: BUMDes, Banana Planting, Community Engagement, Agricultural Productivity, Village Potential
Participation of LPMD in Village Infrastructure Development
Authors: Sulistiyono  , Sukmana Hendra
Published: October 2024

The general background infrastructure development is fundamental for enhancing the quality of life and economic prospects in rural communities. Specific background in Indonesia, institutions such as Lembaga Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa (LPMD) are pivotal in facilitating this process. Knowledge gap despite their critical role, there is a scarcity of research addressing the specific contributions of LPMD to infrastructure projects at the village level. Aims This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by investigating the involvement of LPMD in the planning, implementation, and supervision of infrastructure development within a village context. The Results Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, the results indicate that LPMD actively engages in project implementation, proposes community-based programs, and oversees project execution to ensure accountability and transparency. Novelty This research contributes novel insights into the diverse roles played by LPMD, showcasing both active and passive participation in infrastructure initiatives. The implications highlight the necessity for local governments to recognize and strengthen the involvement of LPMD in development processes, ensuring that community perspectives are effectively integrated into planning and execution, which may lead to more sustainable and impactful infrastructure development in rural settings.
Highlights: 

LPMD plays a crucial role in infrastructure planning and implementation.
The study highlights both active and passive participation of LPMD.
Community involvement is essential for sustainable development outcomes.

Keywords: Infrastructure Development, LPMD, Community Empowerment, Village Participation, Sustainable Development
Psychological Capital and Innovative Work Behavior with Engagement and Job Crafting
Authors: Rahmi Andriani , AlHadar Fadhliah M. , Soleman Marwan Man , Sabuhari Rahmat
Published: October 2024

General background: Innovation is crucial for civil servants (ASN) to adapt and enhance organizational productivity. Specific background: Innovative work behavior (IWB) is essential for optimal performance, yet research often overlooks internal factors like psychological capital (PsyCap). Knowledge gap: The detailed role of PsyCap in influencing IWB, with mediators such as Employee Engagement (EE) and Job Crafting (JC), is underexplored. Aims: This study investigates the impact of PsyCap on IWB, with EE and JC as mediators, using SEM-PLS. Results: Data from 152 millennial ASNs in North Maluku show that 1) PsyCap significantly affects IWB, 2) PsyCap positively influences EE and JC, 3) EE significantly impacts IWB, while JC does not, and 4) EE partially mediates PsyCap and IWB. Novelty: Highlights the key role of EE in promoting IWB. Implications: Recommends enhancing PsyCap and EE through training and a positive organizational culture.
Highlights: 

PsyCap significantly influences innovative work behavior among ASNs.
Employee engagement acts as a partial mediator between PsyCap and IWB.
Job crafting does not directly impact IWB in this study's context.

Keywords: Employee Engagement, Job Crafting, Innovative Work Behavior, Millennial Staff, Psychological Capital
Using Murojaah Wheel Media to Aid Qur'an Memorization in Young Children
Authors: W Dienar Halimah , Rochmah Luluk Iffatur
Published: October 2024

The ability to read and memorize the Qur'an is crucial for young children, providing long-term benefits for their spiritual and cognitive growth. However, there is a growing concern about children’s decreasing engagement with the Qur'an due to the influence of modern distractions. This study addresses this gap by exploring the use of Murojaah wheel media as a tool to facilitate Qur'an memorization among children aged 4-5 years at As-Shoffah Early Childhood Education. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of this media in enhancing memorization skills. Using a quantitative ex-post facto design, the study involved 12 students selected through a saturated sampling technique. A questionnaire administered to teachers served as the primary instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression with JASP software version 18.0. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between the use of the Murojaah wheel media and the students' ability to memorize the Qur'an (F=8.943, p=0.014). The novelty of this research lies in its focus on the application of interactive learning media in Islamic education for young children. Implications of these findings suggest that incorporating Murojaah wheel media in early childhood education can effectively support Qur'an memorization, providing a foundation for future Islamic learning. Further research on its application in various educational settings is recommended.
Highlights: 
 

Murojaah wheel media significantly improves young children's ability to memorize the Qur'an.
Integrating interactive learning media supports Islamic education from an early age.
The study fills a knowledge gap in the application of innovative teaching methods in religious education.

Keywords: Murojaah Wheel Media, Quran Memorization, Early Childhood, Islamic Education, Learning Tools
Revolutionizing Global Business Excellence Through the Balanced Scorecard Success
Authors: Ula Adinda Lafilatul , Fitriyah Hadiah
Published: October 2024

This study evaluates PT Berkah Berabu Limpah's performance using the Balanced Scorecard method. It collects qualitative data from primary and secondary sources and analyzes it across Financial, Customer, Internal Business Process, and Learning and Growth perspectives. Results indicate good overall performance but suggest improvements in customer focus and employee training for enhanced competitiveness. Implementing Balanced Scorecard comprehensively is recommended for better performance management. This research contributes to understanding performance evaluation methods for strategic decision-making.
 
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Integrated Performance Analysis: Evaluates PT Berkah Berabu Limpah holistically using Balanced Scorecard.
Customer Centricity Emphasis: Highlights need for enhanced customer focus and satisfaction.
Strategic Decision Support: Balanced Scorecard aids in informed, strategic decision-making processes.

 
 
Keyword:  Performance Evaluation, Balanced Scorecard, Qualitative Analysis, Customer Focus, Strategic Decision-making
Muslim Fashion Style, Personal Branding, Trust and Purchase Decisions Through Social Media
Authors: Kamuri Klaasvakumok Jehezkielomi , Manongga Irience Rachel Agatha , Anabuni Andrias Umbu Tuku , Riwu Yonas Ferdinand
Published: October 2024

This study examines the role of Muslim fashion as a form of personal branding in online shopping through social media, particularly platforms like TikTok. While previous research has explored lifestyle and personality as aspects of personal branding, this study focuses specifically on Muslim fashion and its impact on consumer trust and purchasing decisions. Using a quantitative explanatory research approach, data were analyzed with the Smart Partial Least Squares (Smart PLS) application. The results reveal that Muslim fashion significantly influences sellers' personal branding, with a strong personal brand enhancing consumer trust in the seller. The findings suggest that sellers who align their Muslim fashion with consumer perceptions can build stronger trust, broaden their customer base, attract new buyers, and ultimately increase sales. These insights offer valuable guidance for sellers aiming to improve their marketing strategies through consistent, transparent content and services on social media.
Dolomite formation in the Miocene Kardiva platform, Maldives archipelago: a tale of closed-system and open-system dolomitization by current pumping of seawater
Authors: Laya Juan Carlos , Budd David A. , Prince Kieron , Jacquemyn Carl , Manche Cameron
Published: October 2024

Dolomites from two IODP Expedition 359 sites on the northeastern margin of the Miocene Kardiva platform, Maldives archipelago, were examined to explore the question of open-system versus closed-system dolomitization in a drowned carbonate platform. The uppermost ∼ 130 m of platform-margin carbonate at site U1465 contains ≤ 12% dolomite except for five, meters-thick intervals with up to 65% dolomite. All U1465 dolomites consists of decimicron-size euhedral cement crystals and mimetically replaced peloids and coralline red-algal clasts. The abundance and the petrographic features of these dolomites are similar to periplatform and slope dolomite in many other settings that have been interpreted as the product of hydrologically closed-system diagenesis. In contrast, the recovered platform-margin deposits at site U1469 are > 99% dolomite. Those dolomites are partially fabric retentive with fine-to-medium crystalline, planar subhedral to euhedral crystal mosaics of replacive dolomite and dolomite cement, all with Sr contents that average 256 ppm. Their characteristics are comparable to Neogene platform carbonates universally interpreted to signify hydrologically open-system dolomitization. Sr-isotope ages indicate Miocene dolomitization at both sites after platform drowning, and δ18Odolomite values are compatible with dolomitization by cold (10° to 15° C) seawater when the platform margin was, on average, ∼ 400 m below sea level (mbsl).

A current-pumping mechanism for the advection of seawater into the top of the platform at site U1469 is proposed and tested with a computational fluid-flow simulation. Current pumping occurs when strong ocean-bottom currents flow over sedimentary bedforms and generate lateral pressure differences along the sediment–water interface. The pressure differentials drive seawater through the underlying sediments. The flow simulation shows that the ocean currents that swept large sediment sand waves over and off the drowned Kardiva platform for many millions of years could have vigorously pumped Miocene seawater to sub-seafloor depths of many tens of meters. Mass-balance considerations suggest complete dolomitization of the upper 20 m of the platform within 500 ky or less. The current-pumping mechanism could drive dolomitization and mineralogical stabilization below hiatal surfaces, or very slowly accumulating sediments, in any marine setting characterized by strong bottom currents. The greater acidity of Miocene seawater relative to younger seawater possibly made the pumping, by any means, of Miocene seawater of normal salinity an effective dolomitizing agent at site U1469 and in undrowned Miocene platforms globally.
Thirty-Day Postoperative Complications after Spinal Fusion in Patients with Spinal Metastasis
Authors: Kang Taehyun , Oh Byeong Ho , Cho Min Jai , Byoun Hyoung Soo , Kim Hong Rye , Lee Mou Seop , Min Kyung Soo , Lee Jong Beom
Published: October 2024

Objective: Decompression with instrumented fusion is a common approach for treating spinal metastatic disease. However, in many cases, poor bone quality and compromised general condition increase the likelihood of mechanical failure and other complications. This study investigated complications, including those related to surgery, following decompression and fusion in patients with spinal metastatic disease.Methods: A study at a single tertiary medical center focusing on surgical details and perioperative complications was performed on 35 patients who underwent spinal surgery due to metastatic spinal disease based on a review of a prospective database. Data on patients' underlying conditions and the status of the primary tumors were collected, and various complications that occurred within the first month after surgery were analyzed.Results: During the study, 35 patients (mean age, 66.5 years; 26 men) were enrolled. The most frequent primary cancers were lung (34%) and prostate cancer (17%), followed by liver and breast cancer and others. The overall complication rate was 37% (14% surgery-related complications, 23% general complications). In all cases, surgery was performed due to lower extremity weakness, and 59% of patients showed improvements in motor function after surgery. Furthermore, 23% of patients regained the ability to walk.Conclusion: Surgery for spinal metastasis is frequently performed as an emergency due to the severity of symptoms such as lower extremity weakness. Despite a high risk of acute complications, the procedure has significant benefits, including improvement in weakness and recovery of walking ability. Therefore, proactive treatment using appropriate surgical techniques is recommended.
Gas Lift Dynamic Simulation for Unconventional Wells in the Permian Basin
Authors: Tang Yula , Lin Yuanbo , Frain Patrick , Visser Johannes , Olabinjo Lanre , Li Yifan , Shrestha Anurag
Published: October 2024

Unconventional wells in Permian Basin experience a lot of unstable flow conditions (such as slugging or heading and unloading difficulty). This paper intends to investigate the application of dynamic simulation to dissect the intricacies of gas lift unloading and instabilities in unconventional wells. The present study aims to apply these methodologies to gain deeper insights into the gas lift unloading procedure in unconventional oil wells.

This study integrates gas-lift dynamic simulation with unconventional wells reservoir inflow performance relationship (IPR). This is to consider the tubing and casing interaction through the gas lift valves (GLVs) in a way of transient modeling of multi-phase flow to understand the unloading and unstable processes. The results can be used to verify whether the flow will be stable or not, and whether the injection mode will be single point or multi-point, as well as to find mitigation methods for unstable operation. Case studies of actual data with dynamic gas lift simulation are presented in this paper. The gas lift unloading process and the steady-state assumption used in gas lift design are carefully studied with the input of unconventional IPR including productivity index (PI) and static bottomhole pressure (SBHP). The results are compared against the permanent downhole gauge (PDHG) and other OSI PI data for verification. The unstable gas lift wells can be diagnosed for trouble shooting and mitigation. Gas lift valve (GLV) performance model is combined by tuning to the valve performance clearinghouse (VPC) database for valve throttling behavior. Per the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to apply dynamic simulation to unconventional gas lift wells. This research extends the findings of Tang et al. (1999) to unconventional wells gas lift systems.