bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study of digital transformation and MSMEs performance from a spatial perspective: Evidence from China
Authors:   Economics Department, School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China, Zheng Bing , Yuan Yuqing ,   Applied Statistics, School Statistics, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, Li Huizhuan ,   Applied Statistics, School Statistics, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China, Jiang Yihan ,   Economics Department, School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China
Published: November 2023

Aim/purpose – Not only have micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) been regarded as a driving force of the national economy, but they have also become im- portant in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. In general, today’s MSMEs face problems, such as high business costs, insufficient innovation, and inadequate manage- ment capabilities, that have all forced the digital transformation of MSMEs. However, in existing studies, the impact of digital transformation on performance is controversial, and the subjects are generally listed companies. In this paper, we have decided to use micro business survey data and analyze them from a spatial perspective to explore how MSMEs’ digital transformation plays a role in influencing performance and the path of its effect. Design/methodology/approach – We use a sampling method with a dual directory- -regional sampling frame to investigate MSMEs in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China and then delve into the impact of digital transformation on enterprise performance from a spatial perspective by the spatial weighted logit model. Findings – Hierarchical analysis shows that there is a large room for improvement in the Digital transformation of enterprises. The digitalization level of an enterprise has a posi- tive impact on performance. While from a spatial perspective, the digitalization level of neighboring enterprises has a negative impact on the performance of the enterprise. Path analysis shows that the digital transformation of enterprises can increase innovation, reduce costs, and improve the performance of enterprises. Originality/value – We provide an empirical basis for vigorously promoting the digital transformation of enterprises, jointly building digital parks, and improving enterprise performance by reducing costs and improving efficiency. At the same time, it provides relevant suggestions for digital transformation for manufacturing MSMEs that are hesi- tant to see or are at a loss in the digital transformation and helps manufacturing MSMEs to achieve cost reduction and increase efficiency. Keywords: MSMEs, digital transformation, double sampling frame, performance analysis. JEL Classification: C13, C81, M30, O33.
Strategic Threats to the Russian Federation at the Present Stage: Identification and Assessment
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Maliy V.I. , Gusev V.V. ,   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: November 2023

Strategic threats and challenges that exist for the Russian Federation at the present stage of its development are studied. Actions of the Russian authorities that can lead to the identification and neutralization of these threats to national and economic security are analyzed.
The Culture of Aging in Modern Temporality: Social Service Discourse
Authors:   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Yarskaya-Smirnova V.N. , Grigorieva S.A. ,   Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov
Published: November 2023

The article explores the socio-gerontological concept of the culture of aging within the framework of temporality as Lifetime, opportunities and obstacles to longevity in modern culture. The third age as a factor in the life of the elderly cohort in the traditions of classical and modern social science is analyzed. It is concluded that modern global population aging is the most important demographic factor and cultural trend, encouraging the scientific community to search for sociocultural positions and social agency in solving the problems of modern society.
Social Management in the Context of Digitalization
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Kabanova E.Е.
Published: November 2023

The impact of digitalization on social management is considered, positive aspects of digital transformation in Russia are studied. The results of the work of some social management resources and feedback from Russian citizens are presented, and the rating of the subjects of the Russian Federation by the level of implementation of the Feedback Platform through the Public Services website is analyzed. It is concluded that the level of digitalization of social management in the country is highly dependent on the level of economic development of the region.
Topical Problems of Representation of Individuals in Constitutional Proceedings
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Nagorny I.E.
Published: November 2023

The doctrinal and applied problems of representation of individuals in constitutional proceedings are analyzed. It is indicated that there is no possibility of obtaining qualified legal assistance (representative services) by certain categories of citizens on a gratuitous basis due to the material factor. Recommendations are given on the resolution of individual problems of representation of individuals in constitutional proceedings.
TilhanTec-SUNH-1 (IIOSH-15-20): A new high seed and oil yielding and downy mildew resistant sunflower hybrid suitable for rainfed condition of India
Authors:   Crop Improvement Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad-500 030, India, Meena H.P. , Sujatha M. ,   Crop Improvement Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad-500 030, India, Dudhe M.Y. ,   Crop Improvement Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad-500 030, India, Yadav P. ,   Crop Production Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad-500 030, India, Srinivas P.S. ,   Crop Protection Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad-500 030, India, Madhuri P. ,   Social Science Section, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad-500 030, India, Ghodke M.K. ,   Oilseeds Research Station, Latur- 413 512, India
Published: November 2023

Aim: To develop more heterotic hybrids for seed and oil yield coupled with resistant or tolerant to major disease (downy mildew) and insect pests (leafhoppers) for commercial cultivation in rainfed conditions and DNA profiling of the newly developed hybrid (TilhanTec-SUNH-1) along with 2 female lines, 4 male lines and 3 hybrids using sunflower specific simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Methodology: Two parentages (ARM-243A and RGP-100) were utilized for the development of a new promising sunflower hybrid, TilhanTec-SUNH-1 (IIOSH-15-20). Performance of entry was assessed at 29 and 14 locations, respectively, during the kharif and rabi seasons over three years through All India Coordinated Trials (IHT, AHT-I & II) and a state multilocation trial at three locations. A total of nine quantitative observations were recorded. A total of 80 SSR primers were used on the 4 hybrids for DNA fingerprinting. Results: Considerable seed yield superiority (28.7% and 10.5%) was observed in AICRP trials over DRSH-1 and KBSH-44, respectively. Oil yield superiority was 27.1% and 27.3% compared to national checks DRSH-1 and KBSH-44. TilhanTec-SUNH-1 was found resistant (0%) to downy mildew and leafhoppers (1.1 grade) while tolerant to Alternariaster leaf spot. Four SSR markers, viz., ORS-57, ORS-203, ORS-1028 and ORS-598 can be confidently used for the identification of TilhanTec-SUNH-1 as well as for genetic purity tests. Interpretation: The results of this investigation revealed that TilhanTec-SUNH-1 is superior in terms of seed and oil yield and resistance to downy mildew and moderately resistant to leafhoppers and tolerant to Alternariaster leaf spot. It is notified and released by CVRC for commercial cultivation in rainfed conditions of the sunflower growing states of India. Key words: Downy mildew, Heterosis breeding, Molecular markers, Oil yield, Seed yield
Desulfurization of coal using heterogeneous microbial species isolated from acid mine drainage, Talabira Coal Mines, Sambalpur, Odisha
Authors:   Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur-768 019, India, Ahmed S.N. , Ikka N.J. ,   School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur-768 019, India, Baitharu I. ,   Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur-768 019, India
Published: November 2023

Aim: The present study aims to assess the coal desulfurizing efficiency of heterogenous microbial consortia isolated from drainage water of Talabira Coal Mines, Sambalpur, Odisha. Methodology: Microbial species in the mine drainage water were isolated and cultured using 9K+ medium. Identification of microbial species was performed by the amplification of 16S rDNA. The heterogeneous microbial consortia were incubated with pulverized coal to assess their desulphurizing efficiency. Results: The proximate analysis of the coal sample revealed 34.92% fixed carbon, 9.01% moisture, 33.38% ash and 25.44% volatile matter. After incubation of the pulverized coal with isolated and cultured heterogeneous microbial species from MDW water of Talabira coal mines area, Odisha for 24 days in aerobic condition, the total sulphur content was reduced from 2.86% to 1.61%, while significant removal of pyritic Sulphur (48%) was obtained from 1.72% to 0.91%. However, no remarkable reduction was seen in the case of organic Sulphur. Interpretation: The results showed that drainage water of Talabira Mines inhabits numerous potential desulfurizing bacterial species that need further isolation, characterization, and process optimization to achieve optimal sulphur removal efficiency. Key words: Autotrophic bacteria, Coal, Microbial desulfurization
Identifying pollution scavenging potential of perennial plants growing in Maitreyi College Campus, University of Delhi
Authors:   Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Sehrawat A. , Baweja P. ,   Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Chopra H. ,   Department of Chemistry, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Gandhi P.B. ,   Department of Chemistry, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Sharma P. ,   Department of Environmental Studies, Miranda House College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007, India, Suman S. ,   Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Dahiya V. ,   Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Poddar N. ,   Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021, Pal M. ,   Department of Botany, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 021
Published: November 2023

Aim: Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) represents the potential of a plant to combat air pollution. In the present study, APTI value of 77 perennials growing in the Maitreyi College Campus, New Delhi was calculated, and these plants were classified into tolerant and sensitive species. Methodology: APTI was calculated by assessing four physiological and biochemical parameters, pH, Relative Water Content (RWC), Total Chlorophyll (TCh), and Ascorbic Acid (AA). Results: The highest APTI was observed in Musa sp. (10.52) indicating it to be the most tolerant, while the lowest in Aegle marmelos (1.93), showing it to be the most sensitive for pollution. Results showed Musa sp., Salmelia sp., Terminalia arjuna, Murraya exotica, Hamelia patens, Ravenala madagascariensis, Ficus racemosa, Cascabela thevetia, Eugenia uniflora, Nyctanthes arbortristis to have good potential in reducing air pollution in a sustainable manner. Species such as Aegle marmelos, Plumeria rubra, Dracaena, Carissa carandas, Eucalyptus sp. were sensitive to air pollution. Interpretation: Analysis of results suggested the importance of APTI analysis in a campus for cataloging the pollution tolerant and sensitive plants. The pollution tolerant plants could be used for the green belt formation, while plants, which are sensitive to pollution can be used as an indicator of pollution. Moreover, mapping and compilation of information of trees (deciduous and evergreen) and shrubs growing in the campus helped in documenting the rich flora of the campus with pollution tolerance potential. Key words: Air Pollution, Air Pollution Tolerance Index, Air quality, Trees
Penentuan Waktu Baku Optimal dan Analisis Beban Kerja Pada Bagian Produksi Udang PCDTO-IQF di PT. Indo American Seafoods
Authors: Utama Dio Arief , Nugraha Andhyka Tyaz , Wahyudi Rizqi
Published: November 2023

Faktor tenaga kerja, waktu kerja dan beban kerja berpengaruh terhadap produktivitas suatu perusahaan industri. Berdasarkan isu tersebut maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menetapkan waktu standar, beban kerja pekerja dan jumlah pekerja optimal pada bagian produksi Udang PCDTO-IQF di PT. Indo American Seafoods dengan menggunakan metode Stopwatch Time Study. Data penelitian diperoleh secara langsung dengan cara mengukur waktu kerja pada bagian produksi menggunakan instrumen stopwatch. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan total waktu standar yang dibutuhkan untuk produksi Udang PCDTO-IQF sebesar 17.089,83 detik atau 4,75 jam. Beban kerja untuk proses produksi memiliki 29 proses, terdapat 11 proses memiliki beban kerja lebih dari 100% atau beban kerja normal, selebihnya memiliki beban kerja normal. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut maka direkomendasikan agar perusahaan melakukan penambahan jumlah pekerja untuk beban kerja berlebih serta melakukan pengurangan ataupun pemindahan tenaga kerja pada bagian dengan beban kerja rendah ke bagian lainnya yang membutuhkan lebih banyak tenaga kerja.
3D Hybrid Path Planning for Optimized Coverage of Agricultural Fields: A Novel Approach for Wheeled Robots
Authors: ARAB Danial POUR , Spisser Matthias , Essert Caroline
Published: November 2023

Over the last few decades, the agricultural industry has witnessed
significant advancements in autonomous systems, primarily aimed at
improving efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The critical
role of complete coverage path planning cannot be overstated in this
context. It involves determining an optimal path for tasks such as
harvesting, mowing, and spraying, taking into account various factors
like land topography, operational requirements, and robot
characteristics. Our previous approach introduced a tree-based
exploration method to generate potential solutions, coupled with an
optimization process to select the best ones, considering field
complexities and robot characteristics. Yet, despite its strengths, it
had certain limitations, notably in computational time and number of
examined driving directions. In this paper, we present a novel hybrid
method that combines the comprehensive coverage benefits of our original
approach with the computational efficiency of the Fields2Cover
algorithm. Besides combining our previous approach and Fieds2Cover
strengths for optimizing coverage area, overlaps, non-working path
length and overall travel time, it significantly improves the
computation process, enhances the flexibility of trajectory generation.
It also takes into account the working trajectory inclinations for more
advanced optimization to address soil erosion and energy consumption. In
an effort to support this innovative approach, we have also created and
made available a public dataset. This dataset includes both 2D and 3D
representations of thirty agricultural fields located in France. This
resource not only illustrates the effectiveness of our approach but also
provides an invaluable data for future research in complete coverage
path planning within the context of modern agriculture.
Personalized lung care: “Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Risk Prediction Tool Tailored for Neonates Born in the Resource-limited Settings.”
Authors: Meneghetti Flávia Maria de Medeiros Cavalcante , Aragon Davi Casale , Calixto Cristina , Ferreira Cristina Helena Faleiros , Vieira Elaine Fukumoto , Gonçalves-Ferri Walusa
Published: November 2023

Purpose: Predicting Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) to assess
the risk-benefit of the therapy is necessary due to the side effects of
medications. We developed and validated an instrument for predicting BDP
and compared it with an instrument currently used in neonates born in a
Brazilian hospital. Methods: Retrospective cohort of patients
born between 2016 and 2020, with gestational ages (GA) between 23 and 30
weeks. Predictive equations were elaborated using methods of selection
of component variables: stepwise, conditional inference tree, Fisher’s
exact test and all the collected variables; 70% of the sample was
randomly selected for the construction of risk prediction equations, and
the remaining 30% were used for their validation, application and
comparison with the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD) instrument published in 2011, currently used in that
institution. Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the
equations were calculated. Results: The equation that used
variables whose p-value was lower than 5% in Fisher’s exact test
(clinical chorioamnionitis, GA, birth weight, sex, need for surfactant,
patent ductus arteriosus, late-onset sepsis, inspired fraction of
oxygen, and respiratory support) presented the best results: specificity
of 98% and positive predictive value of 93%. Our instrument allowed
applying the prediction to small-for-gestational-age (SGA). The
currently used calculator applied to our population had a specificity of
93% and a positive predictive value of 75% and could not be applied to
SGA patients. Conclusion: Our tool has a higher specificity and
positive predictive value than the foreign instrument and is suited for
SGA.
Catheter-Tissue Contact Optimizes Pulsed Electric Field Ablation with a Large Area Focal Catheter
Authors: Flaherty Mary Clare , Doshi Shephal , Laughner Jacob , Quan Melinda , Anic Ante
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Pulsed electric field (PEF) ablation relies on
the intersection of a critical voltage gradient with tissue to cause
cell death. Field-based lesion formation with PEF technologies may still
depend on catheter-tissue contact (CTC). The purpose of this study was
to assess the impact of CTC on PEF lesion formation with an
investigational large area focal (LAF) catheter in a preclinical model.
Methods: PEF ablation via a 10-spline LAF catheter was used to
create discrete RV lesions and atrial lesion sets in 10 swine (8 acute,
2 chronic). Local impedance (LI) was used to assess CTC. Lesions were
assigned to 3 cohorts using LI above baseline: No Tissue Contact (NTC:
≤∆10Ω, close proximity to tissue), Low Tissue Contact (LTC: ∆11-29Ω),
and High Tissue Contact (HTC: ≥∆30Ω). Acute animals were infused with
triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) and sacrificed ≥2hrs
post-treatment. Chronic animals were remapped 30 days post-index
procedure and stained with infused TTC. Results: Mean (±SD) RV
treatment sizes between LTC (n=14) and HTC (n=17) lesions were not
significantly different (depth: 5.65±1.96mm vs 5.68±2.05mm, p=0.999;
width: 15.68±5.22mm vs 16.98±4.45mm, p=0.737) while mean treatment size
for NTC lesions (n=6) was significantly smaller (1.67±1.16mm depth,
5.97±4.48mm width, p<0.05). For atrial lesion sets, acute and
chronic conduction block were achieved with both LTC (N=7) and HTC
(N=6), and NTC resulted in gaps. Conclusions: PEF ablation with
a specialized LAF catheter in a swine model is dependent on CTC. LI as
an indicator of CTC may aid in the creation of consistent transmural
lesions in PEF ablation.
A Preclinical Model of Obesity-Independent Metabolic Syndrome for Studying the Effects of Novel Antidiabetic Therapy Beyond Glycemic Control
Authors: Mochel Jonathan , Ward Jessica , Blondel Thomas , Kundu Debosmita , Merodio Maria , Zemirline Claudine , Guillot Emilie , Giebelhaus Ryland , Mata Paulina de la , Iennarella-Servantez Chelsea , Blong April , Nam Seo Lin , Harynuk James , Suchodolski Jan , Tvarijonaviciute Asta , Cerón José Joaquín , Bourgois-Mochel Agnes , Zannad Faiez , Sattar Naveed , Allenspach Karin
Published: November 2023

Accumulating data from several large, placebo-controlled studies
suggests that sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and
glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1) receptor agonists offer
therapeutic benefits in the management of cardiovascular diseases,
regardless of the patient’s diabetic status. In addition to their
effects on glucose excretion, SGLT2 inhibitors have a positive impact on
systemic metabolism. The aim of this study was to establish a
non-invasive preclinical model of metabolic syndrome (MetS) to
investigate the effects of novel antidiabetic therapies beyond glucose
reduction, independent of obesity. Eighteen healthy adult Beagle dogs
were fed an isocaloric Western diet (WD) for ten weeks. Biospecimens
were collected at baseline (BAS1) and after ten weeks of WD feeding
(BAS2) for measurement of blood pressure (BP), serum chemistry,
lipoprotein profiling, fasting blood glucose, glucagon, insulin,
NT-proBNP, BUN, creatinine, angiotensins, oxidative stress biomarkers,
serum, urine and fecal metabolomics. Differences between BAS1 and BAS2
were analyzed using non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank testing with
continuity correction. The isocaloric WD model induced significant
variations in several markers of MetS, including elevated BP, increased
glucose levels, and reduced HDL-cholesterol. It also caused an increase
in circulating NT-proBNP levels, a decrease in serum bicarbonate levels,
and significant changes in general metabolism, lipids, and biogenic
amines. Short-term, isocaloric feeding with a WD in dogs replicates key
biological features of MetS while also causing low-grade metabolic
acidosis and elevating natriuretic peptides. These findings support the
use of the WD canine model for studying the metabolic effects of new
antidiabetic therapies independent of obesity.
Assessing coagulopathy and endothelial dysfunction in paediatric venous malformation: A thromboelastometry and syndecan-1 study
Authors: Hurtado Francisco Nava y , Manzano Elena Monzon , Viana-Huete Vanesa , Triana Paloma , Alvarez-Roman Maria Teresa , Arias-Salgado Elena G. , Butta Nora , Lopez-Gutierrez Juan Carlos
Published: November 2023

Objective (69) The occurrence of unpredictable pain crises are the
principal determinant of the quality of life for patients with venous
malformations (VM). A definite coagulation phenomenon, characterized by
an increase in D-dimer levels and the presence of phleboliths within the
malformation, has been previously reported. By applying Virchow’s triad
and evaluating intralesional samples, our objective is to delineate the
coagulation profile and the extent of endothelial dysfunction within the
malformation. Methods (42) With the authorization of the Ethics
Committee, a research project was undertaken on intralesional and
extralesional blood samples from 30 pediatric patients afflicted with
spongiform VM. Thromboelastometry analyses were performed using ROTEM
Sigma, and the concentration of syndecan-1 was
determined by ELISA. Results (80) In the ROTEM
analyses, the A5, A10, and MCF values were below the established
reference ranges in the intralesional samples in both the EXTEM and
INTEM assays indicating that intralesional clots had significant
instability. Furthermore, during the investigation of the delayed
fibrinolysis phase using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA)
in EXTEM analysis, widespread hyperfibrinolysis was observed
intralesional. Additionally, analysis of syndecan-1 showed significant
differences between extralesional and intralesional levels
(p<0.026) and controls (p<0.03), suggesting
differences in the state of endothelium. Conclusions (39) For the first
time, we developed a comprehensive understanding of the coagulopathic
profile of VM and the role of endothelial dysfunction in its
pathogenesis. These findings will enable the implementation of targeted
therapies based on the individual coagulation profiles.
Noah and Lot in the frescoes beside the Decani iconostasis
Authors: Todic Branislav
Published: November 2023

On the inner sides of the pillars between the naos and sanctuary in the Decani church, the Old Testament personages Noah and Lot are shown facing each other, as a pair. The paired representations of the two Old Testament figures beside the iconostasis at Decani should be explained in the context of the sanctuary?s painted program, executed ca. 1343 and formulated to highlight the new spot for the relics of Stefan of Decani, the founder of the church.
Fragments of sacral architecture in the ramparts of medieval Novo Brdo
Authors: Bjelic Igor
Published: November 2023

This paper offers the first overview of the appearance and origin of
architectural decorations built into the ramparts of the fort at Novo Brdo.
It considers parts of decorations that have a wide repertoire of tracery
motifs in shallow relief, as well as parts of the decorative-constructive
composition of the facades. The research results suggest that these carved
decorations belonged to two destroyed churches, unknown today. All the
mentioned fragments indicate the manner of construction, decoration and
artistic partition of the composition of the facades, which corresponds to
the architecture of the most representative churches of Moravian Serbia.
Use of Dermatoscopy in Lesions Suspicious for Melanoma: Two Case Reports
Authors: Janczura Kevin , Chlebicka Iwona , Stefaniak Aleksandra A. , Bieniek Andrzej , Szepietowski Jacek C.
Published: November 2023

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Age-related differences in the interhemispheric asymmetry of local cortical responses to abstract and concrete verbs in children: a magnetic mismatch negativity study
Authors: Ulanov Maxim A. , Kopytin Grigory A. , Bermudez-Margaretto Beatriz , Pomelova Ekaterina D. , Popyvanova Alyona V. , Blagovechtchenski Evgeny D. , Moiseeva Victoria V. , Shestakova Anna N. , Jääskeläinen Iiro P. , Shtyrov Yury Y.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: The development of brain neural networks that support lexico-semantic processing in children remains a poorly understood topic in neuroscience. Meanwhile, investigations in adults have provided ample evidence regarding the brain circuits underpinning the processing of abstract and concrete semantics. These studies have shown that interhemispheric asymmetry in neural responses across modal and amodal cortical areas might be an important marker that helps in distinguishing these two types of semantics, with more left-lateralized activity patterns for abstract than concrete word comprehension. However, little is known about such distinctions in children; thus, addressing this gap was the goal of this study.
AIM: This study aimed to investigate age-related differences in the lateralization of neural response patterns associated with the processing of abstract and concrete semantics in children.
METHODS: This study employed magnetoencephalography and a mismatch negativity (MMN) paradigm in a group of 41 healthy children aged 5–13 years. The participants were passively exposed to the auditory series of abstract and concrete Russian verbs presented outside the focus of attention. Spatiotemporal patterns of the dynamics of neuromagnetic sources activity were reconstructed using minimum-norm estimate within predefined regions of interest: primary auditory cortex, primary motor cortex, and inferior frontal gyrus of both hemispheres. The magnitudes of MMN responses were further compared statistically between the two hemispheres within two age groups: younger (aged 5–9 years) and older (aged 10–13 years) children.
RESULTS: Regionally specific differences were found in the lateralization of event-related MMN responses to concrete compared with abstract words in motor and inferior frontal cortical areas (paired permutation tests, p 0.05). Moreover, in the younger group (aged 5–9 years), responses to the abstract and pseudoword stimulus were left-lateralized, and this effect was most pronounced in the inferior frontal regions (45 and 47 Brodmann fields) of the left hemisphere. In the older group (aged 10–13 years), no pronounced left-lateralized response was observed in these areas. However, for the concrete hand action verb stimulus, different patterns of the interhemispheric asymmetry of the hand motor area responses were observed: the response in the younger group was right-lateralized, whereas in the older group, the response was bilateral.
CONCLUSION: The present area- and hemisphere-specific dynamics of neuromagnetic responses in the motor cortex and Broca’s area might correlate with the age-related changes in neurocognitive strategies for the comprehension of abstract and concrete language.
Giant Primary Splenic Hydatid Cyst-Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case Report with Review
Authors: S Goyal
Published: November 2023

Primary extra hepatic hydatid cysts are rare, and primary splenic hydatid cysts even more so, constitute 2% to 3.5% of all hydatid cysts. We did a retrospective study from Jan 2022 to April 2023, and only two cases of hydatid cysts were recorded. There was only one case of isolated primary splenic hydatid cyst. The diagnosis was made per-operatively as ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography were nonconclusive. Surgery was the mainstay of diagnosis and treatment.
La tutoría académica universitaria en tiempos de covid-19: oferta y promoción de los servicios educativos y apoyos institucionales
Authors: Roa Rivera Reyna Isabel
Published: November 2023

Con la pandemia por covid-19, las instituciones de educación superior (IES) en México enfrentaron retos mayúsculos que las obligaron a emprender acciones creativas e innovadoras para reorganizar sus funciones sustantivas de docencia, investigación, vinculación y extensión. En este contexto, la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) emitió un Plan de Continuidad Académica con directrices dirigidas al trabajo remoto y al abordaje de los procesos y servicios académico administrativo. En esta línea de mandato, la Facultad de Pedagogía e Innovación Educativa (FPIE), institución formadora de docentes, diseñó y aplicó estrategias como la tutoría para no detener los aprendizajes y apoyar el seguimiento del trayecto formativo del tutorado. Esta investigación, por tanto, tiene por objetivo describir la tutoría académica llevada a cabo en tiempos de covid-19, en especial en lo relacionado con los servicios y apoyos institucionales que oferta y promociona la universidad. Para ello, se utilizó un método mixto, donde participaron 12 docentes tutores a los cuales se aplicó un cuestionario que describe el perfil del sujeto y una entrevista estructurada que agrupó tres grandes dimensiones para una mejor interpretación del discurso: a) conocimiento institucional, b) seguimiento académico y c) medios de comunicación. Los resultados demuestran una tutoría que diversificó sus estrategias de difusión y atención, pues empleó herramientas de comunicación sincrónica y asincrónica; además, el trabajo tutorial intensificó su carácter formativo, informativo y orientador en la difusión y seguimiento de los servicios educativos y apoyos institucionales. Por tanto, se concluye que los nuevos escenarios y contextos educativos provocados por la pandemia han obligado a las universidades a reconfigurar la tutoría hacia otros esquemas de conceptualización, funcionamiento, instrumentación y evaluación.
Kelayakan Konseling Cognitive Behavior Teknik Relaksasi Berbasis Website LMS Schoology Untuk Mereduksi Kejenuhan Belajar Siswa SMA
Authors: Wisnu Wardani Nara , Suranata Kadek , Ari Dwiarwati Kadek
Published: November 2023

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menguji keberterimaan dan keefektifan konseling cognitive behavior dengan teknik relaksasi berbasis website LMS Schoology dalam mereduksi kejenuhan belajar siswa SMA. Studi ini dilakukan berdasarkan prosedur penelitian pengembangan mengikuti model pengembangan 4D oleh Thiagarajan (1974). Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 3 orang praktisi dan ahli yang menilai sistem konseling secara teoretis, juga melibatkan 30 orang siswa sebagai responden uji coba terbatas keefektifan sistem konseling. Data tentang keberterimaan, kemudahan akses, dan kebermanfaatan sistem dan modul konseling diperoleh melalui skala AAF, dan data kejenuhan belajar diperoleh melalui skala MBI-SS. Analisis data terkait keberterimaan sistem konseling atau validitas teoretis berdasarkan penilaian praktisi dan ahli dilakukan menggunakan perhitungan content validity ratio. Analisis stastitik uji t-test untuk menguji efektifitas sistem konseling setelah uji coba terbatas. Tanggapan siswa peserta uji coba terhadap keberterimaan, kemudahan akses dan kebermanfaatan konseling ognitive behavior dengan teknik relaksasi kognitif berbasis website LMS Schoology dideskripsikan dan dilakukan analisis presentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem dan panduan konseling cognitive behavior memiliki indeks validitas isi atau CVI sebesar 1 yang berarti sangat baik. Uji efektifitas melalui uji emperik terbatas menunjukkan bahwa  nilai t sebesar 28.7, pada p> 0.05 yang menunjukkan bahwa konseling cognitive behavior teknik relaksasi berbasis website LMS schoology efektif mereduksi kejenuhan belajar siswa SMA. Tanggapan siswa terhadap keberterimaan, kemudahan akses dan kebermanfaatan sistem dan panduan konseling dalam kategori baik, dengan indeks rata-rata lebih dari 50% siswa setuju sistem konseling dan modul panduan mudah dipahami dan dilaksanakan, mudah diakses dan bermanfaat. Hasil penelitian ini berimplikasi terhadap pengembangan dan inovasi layanan bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah berbasis ICT, khususnya menggunakan LMS.
PELATIHAN INTERNET OF THINGS BERBASIS NODEMCU KEPADA SISWA-SISWI SMK 2 MEI BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Harahap Charles Ronald , Komalasari Endah , Sadnowo R. Ageng , Hamdani Fadil , Riwanda Rahmat Faisal
Published: November 2023

Internet of things (IoT) adalah suatu konsep di mana suatu objek yang memiliki kemampuan untuk mentransfer data melalui jaringan tanpa memerlukan interaksi manusia ke manusia atau manusia ke komputer. Dengan adanya penggabungan berbagai teknologi, pembelajaran mesin (machine learning), analitik waktu nyata, sensor-sensor komoditas dan sistem tertanam memungkinkan IoT semakin berkembang. IoT sangat berguna memonitor kondisi benda secara jarak jauh dengan memanfaatkan internet sehingga dapat menghemat waktu. IoT dapat juga digunakan untuk memonitor dan mengendalikan sistem mekanis, elektrik dan elektronik yang digunakan dalam bangunan.  SMK 2 Mei memiliki Jurusan Elektronika sedang mengembangkan pembelajaran elektronika dengan memantau dan mengendalikan perangkat elektronika secara jarak jauh dengan IoT, membutuhkan komponen-komponen elektronik seperti NodeMCU yang merupakan platform IoT open source berbiaya rendah. Siswa-siswi SMK 2 Mei menghadapi kesulitan dalam memantau dan mengendalikan perangkat elektronika secara jarak jauh dengan memanfaatkan internet. Melihat kondisi seperti ini siswa-siswi Jurusan Elektronika  perlu diberikan pelatihan IoT untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran dan pengembangan di bidang elektronika, kendali dan internet. Untuk membantu siswa-siswi SMK 2 Mei dalam penguasaan IoT, dosen-dosen Jurusan Teknik Elektro Universitas Lampung melakukan pengabdian untuk melatih siswa-siswi SMK 2 Mei IoT dengan surat tugas dari LPPM Universitas Lampung. Dengan melakukan pelatihan ini, siswa-siswi SMK 2 Mei semakin meningkat kemampuan dan kompetensi dalam menerapkan IoT dalam memantau dan mengendalikan perangkat elektronika dan elektrik. Pelatihan IoT telah dilaksanakan dengan para peserta yaitu siswa-siswi SMK 2 Mei Bandar Lampung. Siswa-siswi yang mengikuti program pelatihan ini memiliki kemampuan yang berbeda-beda. Dengan melakukan pelatihan ini, para peserta telah berhasil memahami materi tentang IoT dan juga dapat memonitor dan mengendalikan perangkat elektronika dan elektrik yang dibuat menggunakan IoT.
PENYULUHAN TEKNIK PEMBESIAN, PENGERJAAN SLOOF DAN TIANG RUMAH RAMAH GEMPA
Authors: Setiawan Arief , Ramlan Ratnasari , Arifin Syamsul , Bahar Taslim
Published: November 2023

Kota Palu merupakan salah satu daerah di Indonesia yang termasuk dalam kategori rawan gempa. Posisi sesar Palu Koro yang melintasi wilayah Kota Palu menyebabkan kejadian gempa dapat terjadi setiap saat. Kondisi ini mengharuskan struktur bangunan di wilayah Kota Palu harus ramah terhadap gempa bumi. Untuk mendapatkan bangunan yang ramah gempa, ada beberapa cara yang dapat dilakukan misalnya lokasi bangunan di tanah keras. Namun keahlian tukang bangunan menjadi salah satu syarat mutlak untuk mendapatkan bangunan yang ramah lingkungan tersebut. Sayangnya, mayoritas tukang bangunan di Kota Palu belum memiliki keahlian dalam struktur ramah gempa. Dengan demikian perlu dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan memberikan penyuluhan tentang teknik pembesian, sloof dan tiang bagi bangunan rumah ramah gempa. Mitra yang ikut dalam penyuluhan tersebut adalah kelompok tukang bangunan pada proyek Tadulako Permai. Hasil kegiatan ini dapat memberikan manfaat bagi mitra dalam menambah pengetahuan mengenai teknik pembesian, pengerjaan sloof dan tiang bagi rumah ramah gempa.
PENYULUHAN TEKNIK PENGERJAAN DRAINASE UNTUK RUMAH SEDERHANA DI KOTA PALU
Authors: Ramlan Ratnasari , Setiawan Arief , Labaso Eko R. , Rahman Rahmatang
Published: November 2023

Pembangunan rumah sederhana saat ini tengah dilaksanakan di Kota Palu sebagai upaya mewujudkan peningkatan keluarga harapan. Seringkali dijumpai pembangunan rumah sederhana dikerjakan tidak sesuai dengan ketentuan teknisnya, seperti misalnya pekerjaan drainase. Hal ini dapat berdampak pada pembuangan air kotor yang bisa menyebabkan banjir. Untuk memberikan informasi mengenai pekerjaan drainase yang tepat bagi rumah sederhana, maka dilaksanakan penyuluhan bagi tukang bangunan pada pembangunan rumah sederhana di Tondo Kota Palu. Selain itu dilaksanakan praktek dibimbing oleh tim pengabdi untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai drainase yang tepat bagi rumah sederhana. Hasil dari kegiatan ini dapat menambah pengetahuan tukang bangunan mengenai teknik pengerjaan drainase bagi rumah sederhana.
Pengembangan Wisata Edukasi Energi Baru dan Terbarukan di Sekolah Alam Lampung
Authors: Irsyad Muhammad , Tugiono Subuh , Harmen Harmen , Amrizal Amrizal , Martinus Martinus
Published: November 2023

Sumber energi fosil Indonesia termasuk banyak, namun dengan eksplorasi yang terus meningkat, jumlah cadangan energi seperti minyak bumi dan gas alam terus berkurang. Indonesia juga memiliki potensi energi terbarukan yang berlimpah seperti: energi mataharri, energi  biomassa, energi panas bumi, energi angin dan energi air laut. Pemanfaatan energi baru dan terbarukan ini juga didukung dengan kebijakan pemerintah yakni mencapai 23% pada tahun 2025. Perlu ada upaya mensosialisasikan penggunaan energi baru dan terbarukan kepada masyarakat. Edukasi tentang energi baru dan terbarukan ini sangat penting dan memberikan dampak yang baik apabila dilakukan kepada siswa dan mahasiswa, sehingga dapat melahirkan inovasi baru atau teknologi tepat guna dalam pemanfaatan energi baru dan terbarukan ini. Sekolah Alam Lampung dengan jenjang pendidikan mulai PAUD, TK, SD, SMP, sampai SMA memiliki ke khasan dalam pelaksanaan pendidikan yang membiasakan peserta didik berinteraksi dengan lingkungan, sehingga mereka terbiasa dengan fenomena alam, pemanfaagtan dan pemeliharaan alam. Model pendidikan ini sangat cocok untuk memasyaraktkan energi baru dan terbarukan kepada siswa, atau masyarakt luas. Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat dengan judul: Pengembangan Wisata Edukasi Energi Baru dan Terbarukan cocok dilakukan di Sekolah Alam Lampung ini. Dalam program ini akan dibuat miniatur pemanfaatan energi baru dan terbarukan seperti: energi air dengan turbin airnya, energi angin dengan turbin anginnya, energi matahari dengan sel surya/photovoltaic dan pemanas airnya. Untuk pembangkit-pembangkit ini akan dihasilkan energi listrik yang dapat menghidupkan lampu. Selain itu juga dilakukan pembekalan kepada siswa terkait dengan pemanfaatan energi baru dan terbarukan ini, sehingga setelah kegiatan ini berakhir mereka dapat menjadi guide/duta energi baru dan terbarukan yang akan menjelaskan dengan baik dan benar ke setiap pengunjung dan Sekolah Alam Lampung berkembang menjadi objek Wisata Edukasi Energi Baru dan Terbarukan. Pelatihan dan praktik yang dilakukan mampu memotivasi siswa Sekolah Alam Lampung menjelaskan secara baik dalam bentuk video yang diunggah di instagram.
Vaccination Rate for COVID-19 in a Primary Healthcare Center in Greece
Authors: Stamouli Marilena , Seitopoulou Christina , Kalliora Georgia , Renesi Nikoletta , Mourtzikou Antonia
Published: November 2023

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has been the contributing factor to the COVID-19 disease pandemic, since early 2020. It first appeared in December 2019 and since then rapidly spread worldwide. The severe symptoms of COVID-19 disease, especially in the population groups with higher risk of infection or disease complications, along with the increased mortality rates determined the need for adequate protection and prevention measures to be taken. From the beginning of the pandemic, efforts have been made to develop and produce vaccines that could stop the spread of the disease. The vaccination in most countries was performed in phases, with priority to population groups with a higher risk of infection or disease complications, such as the elderly and patients with chronic diseases, and to population groups with a high risk of professional exposure. This study presented data from the vaccination program, implemented at a primary healthcare center in Greece, that served as a vaccination center during the pandemic. Relying on the results, both the attendance rate and the vaccination rate were very high, which proves that the necessity of the vaccine is well established and that vaccination hesitancy is mitigated among the population served at the Nikea Health Center.
Principles of legal policy in the field of treatment of prisoners of war
Authors: Helemey Yu.M.
Published: November 2023

This article analyzes the principles of legal policy in the field of treatment of prisoners of war. It is motivated that the actualization of the issue of the status of prisoners of war is due to the following circumstances: the presence of a state of war on the territory of Ukraine and an increase in the number of prisoners of war on both sides; the absence of a real mechanism to guarantee the proper treatment of prisoners of war, the weakness of international institutions in this area; normative legal acts were adopted after the Second World War in the conditions of the information society, globalization and changes in the life of society in all spheres, therefore a modern update of the norms and their clarification and the development of an effective policy in this area are necessary.

It was established that a significant breakthrough in the direction of humanizing social development was the adoption of norms of international law, in particular, those related to the rules of treatment of prisoners of war. Formally, there is a model for protecting and ensuring the humane situation of this group of participants in the armed conflict. However, it is necessary to state a significant, even colossal problem: the declarativeness of international obligations, the ineffectiveness of international institutions and the lack of real influence on the party that holds prisoners of war. In this context, we should talk about updating the international norms of international humanitarian law in general, as well as prisoners of war in particular.

The author points out the lack of a clear legal agreement on the concept of «prisoner of war» and the generally significant political nature of the issue.

Within the scope of the represented scientific research, the essential principles (main principles) of the legal policy of democratic states in the field of treatment of prisoners of war are defined. They are grouped into two categories - general (prohibition of ill-treatment, humane treatment, right to dignity, preservation of personal belongings and documents, right to contact with family and protection agencies, right to return home) and special (rehabilitation and special state support prisoners of war after returning from captivity; support for families of prisoners of war).
Some issues of human rights protection in the field of business within the framework of the UN
Authors: Kyrhizova V.S. , Tragniuk O.Y.
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the issue of human rights protection in the field of business within the framework of the UN. It was found that states have, in accordance with international human rights law, an obligation to protect everyone within their territory and/or jurisdiction from human rights violations committed by commercial enterprises. This obligation means that states must have effective laws and regulations to prevent and remedy business-related human rights violations and ensure access to effective remedies for those whose rights have been violated. Corporate responsibility for the observance of human rights exists regardless of the ability or willingness of states to fulfill their duty to protect human rights. Regardless of context, states and businesses retain these distinct but complementary responsibilities. When a business enterprise violates human rights, States must ensure that affected people have access to an effective remedy through the court system or other legitimate non-judicial process. For their part, companies are expected to establish effective grievance mechanisms for any individuals or communities affected by or involved in their activities. the main duty to protect human rights rests with the state. This is the main duty of the state not only according to the UN Convention, but also as stipulated by various human rights documents. The state must take measures that will allow to effectively guarantee and implement human rights and human rights standards in its countries. Furthermore, it is envisaged that this protection should extend to human rights violations committed by third parties, including businesses or corporate entities. By setting that the protection of human rights is a fundamental responsibility of the state, the Guiding Principles remain consistent with international law, as human rights treaties and conventions are binding on states and not on non­state actors. In addition, states should clearly state the expectation that all commercial enterprises located within their territory and/or jurisdiction respect human rights throughout their operations.