bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Single Subject Research Trends Related to Verbal
Behavior Analysis
Authors: Kim Daeyong
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the trend of single subject research
related to verbal behavior analysis. For this purpose, 636 research papers were
searched, and 30 papers related to verbal behavior analysis based on Skinner's
Verbal Behavior were selected as analysis target papers according to the PRISMA
procedure. Analysis target papers were analyzed by publication year, journal
name, research participants, dependent and independent variables, research
environment, and experimental design. As a result of analyzing the studies
related to verbal behavior analysis, studies related to verbal behavior analysis
were continuously published, and the dependent variables were verbal operant
behaviors such as mand and tact, and higher verbal operant behaviors such as
naming, and the independent variable was tact. Most of the research environment
of the thesis analyzed in this study was a treatment room, and autism spectrum
disorder was the most common type of disability among research participants.
According to the results of this study, it was suggested that the study of
verbal behavior analysis in Korea is at a relatively early stage, and the
limitations of the study and future research are suggested.
The Effect of Discrete Trial Training on Acquisition of Social Communication Skills of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Kim Younghee , Paik Eunhee
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of discrete-trial training(DTT) on acquisition of social communicative skills of young children with autism spectrum disorder(ASD). Three participants with previous diagnoses of ASD were selected from the list of children receiving services from the Korean Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis(KIABA). Target behaviors of this study were: (1) pointing the item related when the usage or function is explained, (2) imitating vowels “Ah, Eoh, Oh, Uh, Eeh”, (3) telling a story after arranging a set of three serial picture cards in order. Three DTT programs were developed to teach each of the target behaviors combined with fading, shaping, and chaining procedures, and examined the effectiveness through the experimental intervention. The multiple-probe design across training steps was conducted with 3 participants receiving discrete trial training. The results showed that all the three discrete trial training programs were highly effective to teach social communication skills to children with ASD.
The Consulting of Class-wide Positive Behavior Support in Elementary School: Improving Teacher Implementation of Universal Intervention and Children’s Expected Behavior*
Authors: Paek YoungSun , Son SeungHyun
Published: June 2023

본 연구는 컨설팅을 통한 학급차원의 긍정적 행동지원의 효과를 검증하기 위해 컨설팅 개입시기에 따른 교사의 보편적 중재실행능력과 학생들의 기대행동 변화율의 차이를 확인하였다. 이를 위해 실험집단은 교사연수 이후 컨설팅 통해 보편적 중재가 실행되었고, 비교집단은 교사연수 만으로 교사주도의 중재를 실행한 뒤, 컨설팅이 제공되었다. 연구결과, 컨설팅이 초기에 개입된 실험집단 교사의 보편적 중재실행능력이 비교집단보다 높게 나타났다. 하지만 이후 비교집단에도 컨설팅이 제공되면서 중재종료 시점에는 두 집단의 평균이 같아진 것으로 나타났다. 기대행동 변화율의 차이는 중재초반부터 실험집단이 비교집단보다 기대행동이 높게 상승하였고, 중재가 종료되고 철회된 이후에도 이러한 중재의 효과가 일정하게 유지되는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 컨설팅을 통한 보편적 중재의 유의미한 효과와 교사의 긍정적 행동지원 수행에 있어 컨설팅의 초기 개입의 중요성을 시사한다.

In this study, in order to verify the effect of Class-wide positive behavior support based on the consulting model, the difference between the teacher's universal intervention ability and the student's expected behavior change rate with and without counseling was confirmed. To this end, the experimental group was provided with universal intervention through consulting after teacher training, and the comparison group was provided with teacher-led intervention after only teacher training. As a result of the study, the universal intervention implementation fidelity of teachers in the experimental group, who was initially involved in consulting, was higher than in the comparison group. However, as consulting was provided to the comparison group after that, it was found that the average of the two groups became the same at the end of the intervention. At the beginning of the intervention, the experimental group showed a steeper increase in the slope in expected behavior than the comparison group, and this effect remained even after the intervention was terminated and withdrawn. These results suggest the significant effect of universal intervention based on the consulting model and the importance of early intervention in the teacher's positive behavior support performance.
특수교사의 대화식 읽기 기법 훈련 적용의 중재충실도에 대한 평가: 사례연구
Authors: Kang Jeongae , Hong Ee Rea
Published: June 2023

본 연구의 목적은 코칭을 접목한 교사훈련이 특수교사가 자폐스펙트럼장애 학생에게 수정된 대화식 읽기 기법 훈련을 적용할 때 교사의 중재충실도에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 실시되었다. 연구대상은 한 명의 특수교사와 네 명의 자폐스펙트럼장애 학생이다. 본 연구는 사례연구를 적용하였으며, 기초선, 중재, 유지의 순서로 진행되었다. 연구에 참여한 특수교사의 수정된 대화식 읽기 기법 훈련의 정확한 적용을 위해 2시간의 교사훈련과 지속적인 코칭 및 피드백을 제공하였다. 연구 결과 중재 중 그리고 중재가 종료된 이후에도 특수교사는 수정된 대화식 읽기 기법 훈련을 적용함에 있어서 지속적으로 높은 중재충실도를 보였다. 하지만 동시에 교사의 중재충실도가 학생 간 약간의 상이함이 있음을 관찰할 수 있었다. 이 연구를 통해 코칭이 접목된 교사훈련이 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 읽고 쓰는 기술을 가르치는 특수교사의 교수에 있어서 효과적인 방법임을 알 수 있었다.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of remote foot temperature monitoring for prevention of amputation in a large integrated healthcare system
Authors: J Littman Alyson , K Timmons Andrew , Korpak Anna , Gary Chan KC , T Jones Kenneth , Shirley Suzanne , Nordrum Kyle , Robbins Jeffrey , Masadeh Suhail , Moy Ernest
Published: June 2023

  

Introduction: We evaluated the effectiveness of remote foot temperature monitoring (RTM) in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system. 

Research Design and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study that included 924 eligible patients enrolled in RTM between 2019 and 2021 who were matched up to 3:1 to 2757 non-enrolled comparison patients. We used conditional Cox regression to estimate adjusted cause-specific hazard ratios (HR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) for lower extremity amputation (LEA, primary outcome) and all-cause hospitalization and death (secondary outcomes). 

Results: RTM was not associated with LEA incidence (adjusted HR= 0.92, 95% CI 0.62-1.37) or all-cause hospitalization (aHR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.82-1.14), but was inversely associated (reduced risk) with death (aHR=0.63, 95% CI 0.49-0.82). 

Conclusions: This study does not provide support that RTM reduces the risk of LEA or all-cause hospitalization in individuals with a history of diabetic foot ulcer. Randomized controlled trials can overcome important limitations.
Testing the Appropriateness of Diabetes Prevention and Care Information Given by the Online Conversational AI ChatGPT
Authors: Hong Jison , Takayuki Kikuta Nicholas , Simos Anna , Tsai Sandra , Lin Bryant , Rodriguez Fatima , Palaniappan Latha
Published: June 2023

  

Approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and diabetes is one of the most common progressive conditions in the world (1,2). A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that three in four Americans leave doctor visits confused and dissatisfied because they do not fully understand information provided and consult third-party resources such as the internet to do their own research (3). In the United States, type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects ethnic and racial minority groups (4), with ~9% of the U.S. population having limited English proficiency (LEP). Patients with LEP and type 2 diabetes face several health disparities, including suboptimal patient-provider interactions, poorer glycemic control, and complications (5).
Bioethics and Human Rights: The Genomic Editing Technique Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat (CRISPR-CAS9) and the Contemporary Biotechnological Challenges
Authors: Oliveira Mateus Miguel
Published: June 2023

This article deals with biotechnological advances, especially in the field of editing and genetic engineering. In contemporary times, the possibility of manipulating the human genetic heritage and creating perfect organisms is no longer a simple theoretical hypothesis, notably from the development of the genomic editing technique Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat (CRISPR-CAS9), a system created from immunological mechanisms of bacteria that allows the modification of the human genome. In this sense, supported by the matrix of global bioethics, it aims to investigate the immediate and mediate implications of human genetic editing in the contemporary world, through an exploratory methodology and literature review, highlighting divergent positions in Brazil and abroad. In the end, it is possible to conclude that the establishment of limits to biotechnological advances is a measure that is imposed, in respect of the determining border between techno science’s and human rights, not disregarding, however, the benefits of biotechnology, but considering ethical, legal, humanitarian and social criteria.
The Bioactive Flavonoid Taxifolin Inhibits Differentiation and the Production of the Inflammatory Cytokine Interleukin-6 in Cultured Human Adipocytes
Authors: Sakurai Mami
Published: June 2023

Background: Taxifolin, a bioactive flavonoid that possesses potent antioxidant activity, has been reported to show multiple pharmacological properties, including protective effects against obesity-related diabetic nephropathy and diabetic cardiomyopathy. However, knowledge regarding the effects of taxifolin on adipocytes, which are closely associated with obesity and diabetes, is insufficient. Objective: This study aimed to explore the direct effects of taxifolin on differentiation and inflammation adipocytes by culturing human preadepocytes (HPAds). Methods: HPAds were cultured for 16 days in a differentiation medium with or without taxifolin to examine its effect on differentiation. On day 16, levels of lipid and differentiation-related gene expression (PPARγ, C/EBPα, adiponectin, CD36, and GLUT4 mRNAs) in adipocytes were measured using the Oil Red O assay and the real-time polymerase chain reaction assay, respectively. Adiponectin levels in the medium were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The taxifolin effect on inflammation was assessed using mature adipocytes differentiated for 15 days. After incubating mature adipocytes in a differentiation medium containing tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) or TNF-α + taxifolin for three hours, the level of interleukin-6 (IL-6), an inflammatory cytokine in the medium, was measured using ELISA. Results: Exposure of taxifolin to adipocytes during differentiation decreased the levels of lipid in adipocytes and adiponectin in the medium. It also decreased the expression levels of C/EBPα, adiponectin, CD36, and GLUT4 mRNAs, but not PPARγ mRNA. Taxifolin inhibited the increase in IL-6 levels in the medium induced by TNF-α in mature adipocytes. Conclusion: These results suggest that taxifolin has anti-differentiation and anti-inflammatory effects on adipocytes. Additionally, taxifolin is expected to have the potential as a therapeutic drug for obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Stability Indicating Method Development and Validation of Empagliflozin in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage form by using RPHPLC
Authors: Devi N Kalpana
Published: June 2023

An easy reverse stage HPLC approach was created for the determination of Empagliflozin existing wholesale as well as pharmaceutical dosage forms. A Kromasil 100-C18 (250 X 4.6 mm, loaded with 5μ) column in an isocratic mode with mobile stage Acetonitrile: Phosphate barrier [Pot.dihydrogen Orthophosphate 2.725 gm + Dipottasium hydrogen orthophosphate 0.525 gm, 50:50% V/V] effluent was monitored at 301nm. The retention times were 3.333 minutes (± 0.5). The flow rate was 1ml \ min and also injection quantity was 20μl. The run time offered was 10 mins. The recommended technique was likewise verified. Conclusion: The proposed method was straightforward, delicate as well as dependable with excellent precision and accuracy. The recommended approach specifies while estimating the industrial formulations without disturbance of excipients and also other additives. Thus, this method can be used for the regular determination of Empagliflozin in pure examples and pharmaceutical formulas.
Stability and Stabilization of Pabialgin (Cibalgin) Liquid Preparation
Authors: TW Hermann
Published: June 2023

Shelf-life time was supposed to be determined for active principles of original Pabialgin® (Cibalgin®) drops (allobarbital, aminophenazone) and for its stabilized liquid formulation using accelerated testing at elevated temperatures. The paper chromatography-spectrophotometric selective method was used for the determination of allobarbital and aminophenazone in presence of themselves as well as solubilisates and antioxidants. The semi-logarithmic Arrhenius equation was used to calculate shelf-life times at ambient temperature, from apparent first-order rate constants, determined at elevated temperatures. Since shelf-life times of allobarbital and aminophenazone in original pabialgin® liquid formulation were not satisfactory certain stabilization attempts were undertaken. First of all, water as a solvent was replaced with glycerol to inhibit a hydrolytic pathway of allobarbital degradation, and some antioxidants were introduced to stabilize photo-oxidation processes involved in the degradation of aminophenazone. It resulted in an unusual increase in shelf-life times of the abovementioned active principles. Aminophenazone is now replaced with propyphenazone in the so-called neo pabialgin P, because it can be transformed into a potentially cancerous nitrosamine. However, propyphenazone is also a derivative of 1-phenyl2,3-dimethylpyrazolone-5 similar to aminophenazone. Therefore, it should be also susceptible to oxidative processes and our findings could be used within the framework of pharmaceutical work to stabilize pabialgin P as well. A new stabilization technology of pabialgin has been successfully patented.
An Updated Review on Self Emulsifying Drug Delivery System
Authors: Zishan Ibrahim Mohammad
Published: June 2023

Solubility of orally administered drug is major obstacle of pharmaceutical industry as nearly 35-40% of newly discovered drugs substancehave low aqueous solubility which results in their poor dissolution and bioavailability, which results in high intra & inter subject variations & lack of dose proportionality. The dissolution and bioavailability of drug substances can be enhanced by various methods like salt formation, solid dispersion and complexion. Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SEDDS) is getting popularity for enhancing solubility of lipophilic drugs. SEDDS is a combination of aqueous solvents and co-solvents/surfactants that have an ability of forming fine oil-in-water (o/w) micro emulsions upon gentle agitation after dilution in aqueous media, such as GI fluids. This review provides an updates in the advancements in SEDDS with regard to its composition, evaluation, and also various pharmaceutical applications.
Study on the Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Ethnobotanicals Associated with Gouty Arthritis in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir
Authors: Elkhateeb Waill
Published: June 2023

Hyperuricemia prevalence is an exclusive condition in the global populace as it seems to have increased day by day for a long time now. Recent studies recommend that hyperuricemia is an issue and is considered an independent risk. The prevalence of hyperuricemia in the patients of Azad Kashmir and the surveillance of medicinal plants used for this gouty arthritis is relatively low. However, to assess hyperuricemia prevalence in the Rawalakot region of Azad Kashmir, a review study was conducted. The data of the previous three years were retrieved from the Eastern Medicine Teaching Clinic at the University of Poonch, Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalakot, as well as Ali Imran Hospital Rawalakot. Additionally, an ethnobotanical survey was performed to investigate the therapeutic plants utilized to cure gouty arthritis in the Rawalakot region of Azad Kashmir. The study observed a high incidence of hyperuricemia with joint pain in 17.4% of the 189 patients. The percentage of hyperuricemia in males was higher (10.5%) than in females (6.87%). These plants were identified and then evaluated by the local elder people and traditional healers (Hakims). Later on, it was then confirmed by the Botanical Department of University and then preserved. The ethnobotanical study revealed 13 medicinal plants belonging to 11 families used as medicines to treat gouty arthritis. Solanaceae was the most popular family with three species, Datura stramonium, Solanum nigrum, and Withania somnifera. It has been observed that people taking these medicinal plants have significant improvement in gouty arthritis. However, further study needs to be carried out to explore the bioactivity of the plants.
Assessing Antiretroviral Inventory Management Data Quality, Through Adopting Potential Digital Solutions: Case Study of ART Clinics in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan
Authors: Amykeui Odol Ocay
Published: June 2023

Background: The human immunodeficiency virus response in South Sudan has worsened the country’s situation unlike recovering from the devastating civil conflicts. The people living with the human immunodeficiency virus who are on antiretroviral drugs will need access to quality drugs to improve their health and prolong their lives, having sustainable access to drugs depends on effective inventory management and reliable data quality. The study aims: The study aims to examine the quality of inventory management data in antiretroviral clinics in the context of South Sudan with a particular focus on Western Equatoria health facilities. Method: The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design using a mixed-method research approach (qualitative and quantitative). A total of 20 antiretroviral therapy clinics in Western Equatoria State (WES) were considered the target population of the study comprising ARV dispensers, Data clerks, ART clinicians, and ART facility Directors. Findings: 75% of study respondents were male, and it was observed that most of the interviewees had good experiences of more than 10 years in providing services to people living with HIV. Data quality was measured using a five-point Likert scale analysis, the respondents reported that the data quality was compliant in terms of accuracy, consistency, relevancy, validity, and genuineness of consumption data at ART clinics in WES. Regarding factors affecting inventory management, the infrastructures took the leading among others like the capacity of Human resources at public facilities and tools for managing data among others. Conclusion: Based on the findings, respondents who participated in this study reported satisfaction with data quality in Western Equatoria ART clinics. Based on the views of the majority, the antiretroviral therapy clinics used to compile accurate, consistent, relevant, and valid, data of their inventory.
Consumption of Wild Tulsi Leaves May Protect Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aurous (MRSA) Infection!
Authors: Majumder Pulak
Published: June 2023

Nosocomial infections are caused by the evolution of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA). It is concerning because the prevalence of fluoroquinolone and carbapenem resistance in commensal gut bacteria like E. coli is steadily increasing. The emergence of resistant bacterial strains is a natural incidence that happens when microorganisms replicate themselves incorrectly or when resistance features are transferred across strains via horizontal gene transfer pathways. This research demonstrates that leaf juice of Ocimum gratissimum contains a large quantity of flavanoids and phenolic compounds i.e., 315.96 mg rutin equivalent/g dry weight and 0.19 mg GA equivalent/g dry wt. Furthermore, despite its minimal concentration of juice, a notable antibacterial activity found against MRSA stains in comparison to another gram positive and gram-negative bacteria. According to the findings, the zones of inhibition against E. coli, Streptococcus aureus, and MRSA were 2.52 mm, 2.82 mm, and 3.45 mm, respectively.
Mechanistic Insights of Rutin against Metabolic Disorders
Authors: Gupta Kartik
Published: June 2023

Rutin, a quercetin glycoside comes under the class flavonol. The aglycone part of rutin is known as quercetin. It is found in numerous fruits and plants, especially apricots, buckwheat, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, oranges, and plums. Rutin shows cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and nephroprotective effects mediated via its antioxidant mechanism. The neuroprotective effect of rutin is utilized in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It has been documented in the scientific literature that rutin improves obesity through brown fat activation, modulates DNA damage signaling in cancer cells, reduces inflammation by inhibiting eicosanoid biosynthesis, lipoxygenase, cyclooxygenase, and phospholipase A2 activities, enhances insulin release as well as decreases the expression of resistin along with increases the expression of PPAR γ in diabetic patients, increases total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein and very low-density lipoprotein levels, whereas low-density lipoprotein level decreases resulting into antilipidemic activity, inhibits diabetic liver injury and diabetic cardiomyopathy. Repurposing of rutin was also done against SARS-CoV-2. Our study aims to survey the most recent progress with emphasis on how rutin adapts intracellular signaling cascades to treat different metabolic disorders. However, the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms of rutin are known and more clinical studies are required to provide a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of metabolic disorders.
MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF FRACTAL STRUCTURES RECOGNITION USING NEURAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Yunak O. , Klymash M. , Shpur O. , Mrak V.
Published: June 2023

The article goes about the methods of training a neural network to recognize fractal structures with the rotation of iteration elements by means of an improved randomized system of iteration functions. Parameters of fractal structures are used to calculate complex parameters of physical phenomena. They are an effective tool in scientific works and used to calculate quantitative indicators in technical tasks. The calculation of these parameters is a very difficult mathematical problem. This is caused by the fact that it is very difficult to describe the mathematical model of the fractal image, it is difficult to determine the parameters of the iterative functions. The neural network learning will allow you to quickly determine the parameters of the first iterations of the fractal based on the finished fractal image and basing on them to determine the parameters of the iterative functions. The improved system of randomized iterative functions (SRIF) will allow to describe the mathematical process and to develop the software for generating fractal structures with the possibility of rotating elements of iterations. In its turn, this will make it possible to form an array of data for training a neural network. The trained neural network will be able to determine the parameters of the figures of the first iterations by means of which it will be possible to build a system of iterative functions. It will help to reproduce a fractal structure qualitatively. This approach can be used for three-dimensional fractal structures. After setting the parameters of the first iterations of the fractal, it will be possible to determine the geometric structure which is the basis of the fractal structure. In the future, this approach may be included in the system for recognizing objects under fractal structures, for example, under masking nets.
CONCEPT FUNCTIONAL TRANSFORMATIONS FOR FORMATION OF SYNTACTIC DESCRIPTION DIAGONALS TRANSFORMANT
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Barannik Volodymyr , Shulgin S. , Ignatyev O. ,   Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, Onyshchenko R. ,   Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force, Babenko Yu. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Barannik Valeriy ,   Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
Published: June 2023

The article justifies the existence an imbalance in the provision of video information services using infocommunication networks. It is shown that such an imbalance is due to the destructive actions of the opposing side. Many these attacks relate to the disabling of energy and telecommunications infrastructure. This leads to a significant drop in the bandwidth of the infocommunication network. Accordingly, it is necessary to localize the imbalance between the information load infocommunication network and its bandwidth in the face of crisis factors. To do this, you must use an integrated approach. The article discusses in detail the direction creating technologies for additional reduction of bit load without losing the semantic integrity of video information resources. However, for such technologies in the process of reducing the information load of the network, there is a contradiction. On the one hand, a reduction in the information load of the network is achieved. But on the other hand, there are losses in the integrity video information. So you need to create a new class of encoding methods. Accordingly, to build compression coding technologies, it is necessary to develop an approach concept. A theoretical basis has been created for constructing the technology of encoding transformants in an uneven diagonal format, taking into account its combinatorial configuration. It is based on a system of transformations that is outlined as a two-layer compressive encoding transformer in an uneven-diagonal spectral space.
OPTIMIZATION OF GOLD'S PSEUDO-RANDOM SEQUENCES IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pelishok V. , Pyrih Yu. , Burachok R.
Published: June 2023

The article considers the method of optimization of Gold’s pseudo-random sequences for communication systems. At the same time, the peculiarity of the generation of the specified sequences is taken into account, namely that they can be generated only with a specific maximum number N (for example, 9, 33, 65, etc.). But in practice, there are often cases when a much smaller number of them is needed, i.e. there are excess PVPs. The problem arises, which sequences are more appropriate to choose as redundant, if they are not equivalent. The analysis of the structure of correlation functions, both periodic and aperiodic, showed that their structures differ significantly, both in terms of the number of side petals and their level. As a result, among the existing array of sequences, less effective ones were found, which should be used as redundant ones. An algorithm was developed for optimization based on data on the correlation functions of individual sequences. It is shown that the performed optimization leads to an increase in the immunity of broadband systems in which sequence data is used, and a decrease in the probability of deterioration of the immunity. Based on the proposed criteria, a quantitative assessment of the effectiveness of the performed optimization was carried out.
METHOD OF MINIMIZING BOOLEAN FUNCTIONS FOR DESIGNING DIGITAL COMBINATIONAL CIRCUITS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Minziuk V.
Published: June 2023

The article discusses a two-stage method of minimizing Boolean functions for designing digital combinational circuits. At the first stage, the search for simple conjuncterms is carried out by the method of bitwise division of the set of initial conjuncterms. At this way tautology does not appear, low-rank conjuncterms are found without intermediate gluing. At the second stage, the search for the minimal set of simple conjuncterms is performed by the method of chain coverage of the table of simple conjuncterms. In the cyclic part, fragments of chain functions are found, the coverage of which is quite simple. To reduce the computational load at branching points of chains, a decision can be made about entering or removing the corresponding simple conjuncterm from the finite set based on the calculation of the complexity factor in the vicinity of the branching. The proposed method is heuristic.
Monimenetelmäistä tutkimusta nykykoulusta
Authors: Rantala Katriina
Published: June 2023

Arvio teoksesta
Pilvi Heinonen & Ulla Karvonen (toim.): Katso kuule koulua. Kehollisuus, materiaalisuus ja tekstit koulun vuorovaikutuksessa. Tampere: Vastapaino 2022. 360 s. isbn 978-951-768-979-3.
Revisiting Local Regulation of Sukabumi Regency No. 7 of 2015 Concerning the Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks
Authors: Miharja Deni , Ruswanda Asep Sandi , Ruslan Idrus
Published: June 2023

This study discusses the Regional Regulation of Sukabumi Regency Number 11 of 2005 concerning the Control of Alcoholic Beverages and analyzes it through universal human rights principles as stated in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The aim is to examine whether the regulation is in line with basic human rights principles. This research is a case study using a normative approach. Data were obtained from available documents which then are compared one to another. Based on the results of the study, it is found that the Regional Regulation of Sukabumi Regency tends to be discriminatory, in the sense that it only accommodates the interests of certain religious or belief groups and ignores the interests of other religious or belief groups. The results of this study conclude that the Regional Regulation referred to is not following universal human rights principles as stated in the ICCPR and which has also been ratified by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through Law No. 12 of 2005 concerning freedom of religion or belief. The government should pay more attention to other crucial issues such as education, health, and public welfare, rather than getting lost in unimportant issues.
Unity of Sciences (UoS) as a Paradigm For Indonesian Islamic Family Law Reconstruction.
Authors: Abdillah Junaidi , Nuriyyatiningrum Mahdaniyal Hasanah , Miftahunnaja Nafila Inarotussofia
Published: June 2023

Unity of Sciences (UoS) as a Paradigm For Indonesian Islamic Family Law Reconstruction. This article aims to examine the use of the Unity of Sciences (UoS) application in efforts to reconstruct family law in Indonesia. This is because the existence of Islamic family law in this country has gained a good place in people's lives, evidenced by the transformation of several al-ahwāl al-shakhsyiyah’s (Islamic Family Law) materials into national law. This transformation, even though it implies a renewal entity, however, at the same time, it draws a lot of criticism from some circles, ranging from constructive to deconstructive criticism. This study is a research library that uses a philosophical approach and a siyāsah shar'iyyah‘s (Islamic politics of Law) perspective. The data were obtained through document-juridical sources which were then analyzed using inductive analysis and critical reflection. This study concludes that the characteristics of Islamic family law reform in the form of statutory regulations have used a reformative approach and burhāni reasoning. In addition, to respond to and anticipate the dynamics and legal changes that are profane in nature, Islamic law requires a Unity of Sciences (UoS) approach so that Islamic law can be grounded in Indonesia.
NON-REVENUE WATER (NRW) FOR SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES: A REVIEW
Authors:   Department of Built Environment Studies and Construction, Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak, Malaysia, Wan Mohammad Wan Nur Syazwani
Published: June 2023

Non-revenue water (NRW) is the difference between the supplied and the billed quantity due to apparent and real losses. A higher rate of NRW reflects higher revenue loss to the state. The NRW cannot be totally avoided, thus understanding, and managing its components is very vital. Of late, research on NRW particularly on University Campuses is still an emerging field. Hence, this paper delineates the overview of NRW, a sustainable University Campus, and the benefits of NRW in the University Campus’ sustainability. To do so, an extensive literature review via three main databases (ie., Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scopus) was conducted. From the review, six (6) aspects of NRW (ie., NRW prediction or estimation, the water distribution network, digital tools, NRW management, driver of water losses, and costeffectiveness of NRW) were discussed in the previous study. While, four (4) categories (i.e., water quality, customer complaints, water resources, and impact on service efficiency and financial management) are listed as benefits of NRW through the NRW reduction program in the sustainability of the University Campus. As a result, this paper is able to provide insight to University Stakeholders for the consideration of NRW in managing water management for sustainable campus development.
¡Achachay, qué frío, ve! Subjetivización de ‘ve’ como un marcador discursivo
Authors: Zambrano Ojeda Isis Nathaly
Published: June 2023

La definición tradicional de gramaticalización supone una noción de unidireccionalidad; sin embargo, algunos estudios han identificado cambios que presentan una direccionalidad diferente como los cambios de verbos a marcadores discursivos. En la variedad quiteña ecuatoriana se identifica la expresión deverbal ve en la que se da un cambio de la sintaxis al discurso como en ¿Qué más, ve? ¡Achachay, qué frío, ve! ¡Calla, ve! Con base en un corpus de 51 casos recuperados de redes sociales, este estudio se propone describir el comportamiento semántico y funcional de ve siguiendo los postulados de la subjetivización, y determinar si cumple con las características de los marcadores discursivos. A través de un análisis detallado, los datos sugieren que la partícula ve refleja la pérdida del valor léxico del verbo ver y se ha recategorizado como un marcador conversacional que ha adquirido nuevos valores en el discurso.
Indios y un coronel: curiosidades para la prensa
Authors: De Mendonça Inés
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es revisar ciertas estrategias discursivas, no todas ficcionales, a partir de las cuales Lucio V. Mansilla se ofrece a sí mismo como un experto en temas de frontera y a los indios como curiosidades a ser consumidas por sus lectores, a la vez que enuncia un valor que lo coloca como referente político efectivo en su comandancia. La lectura conjunta de los informes militares, el aparato periodístico publicitario de La Tribuna y la ficción epistolar serializada genera un efecto que lo posiciona como autor literario, fortalece su autoridad y, como corolario, aumenta la circulación del periódico.
Paul Groussac y Rubén Darío, o el orden de la moderna literatura americana
Authors: Romagnoli Alejandro
Published: June 2023

El Modernismo supuso una inflexión no solo en la historia de la poesía o de la crónica, sino también en la de la crítica literaria, esto es, implicó una revisión de los modos de leer, de los protocolos de lectura. Aquí se aborda un caso concreto, la polémica que llevaron adelante Paul Groussac y Rubén Darío entre 1896 y 1897 en las páginas de La Biblioteca y La Nación. Se analiza cómo el diferendo se constituyó en un episodio clave de la historia literaria y se estudian las posiciones argumentativas y las operaciones críticas que cada uno adoptó para sí y concedió o atribuyó al otro. Esos lugares de enunciación, que se definen o recortan recíprocamente, vehiculizan visiones contrapuestas en torno a la literatura americana en la que los acuerdos y los desacuerdos no están necesariamente donde se los esperaría. En esos puntos en los que, por caso, los eventuales acuerdos esconden posiciones irreconciliables, se advierte lo más interesante de la polémica y donde pueden observarse con mayor claridad los cambios que en la historia de la crítica literaria implicó la irrupción del Modernismo.
Contemporary management of temporomandibular joint fractures in dogs and cats: review and expert insights on diagnostic imaging, treatment strategies, and long-term outcomes
Authors: Arzi Boaz
Published: June 2023

Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fractures is challenging and is a subject of ongoing discussions and controversies in both the veterinary and human medical fields. Regardless of the management strategy, obtaining precise diagnostic imaging in the form of conventional or cone-beam computed tomography and potentially magnetic resonance imaging is pivotal for medical and surgical decision-making and prognostic purposes. The main objective of TMJ fracture management is a rapid return to normal function via restoration of pretrauma occlusion, range of motion, and masticatory function. With that in mind, it is prudent to distinguish between surgical interventions, such as condylectomy and open reduction with internal fixation, or to elect a conservative management approach. Given the diversity in TMJ fracture and patient circumstances, such as age, concomitant trauma, financial situation, and availability of expertise, the formulation of an individualized treatment plan is recommended. Knowledge of potential short- and long-term complications such as infection, malocclusion, ankylosis, fibrosis, and osteoarthritis is essential during TMJ fracture management. Importantly, as our clinical and research knowledge on managing TMJ fractures in dogs and cats grows, we rely on comparative evidence-based overviews, and inspirations from human medical experts to advance the veterinary field. Hence, this review discusses contemporary approaches to managing TMJ fractures and the outcomes in dogs and cats from a one-health perspective.
Geospatial and Analytical Hierarchical Process approach for potential sites of water harvesting in lower Kulsi basin, India
Authors: Thakuriah Gitika
Published: June 2023

Water crisis issues are common in rural and urban areas, which can be tackled honestly by planning and managing existing water resources. The site suitability map is the principal footstep of planning practice for a region’s sustainable surface and groundwater resource development. The paper aims to delineate and suggest suitable sites for water harvesting for sustainable water resource development by taking the lower Kulsi watershed as a study area. Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques are used in the multi-criteria decision-making process to identify a suitability map of water harvesting structures like percolation tanks, check dams, and surface farm ponds on the basin of the specific key factor of each design. About one hundred ninety-six sites are detected from the most suitable category of suitability based on particular criteria and suggestions for sustainable water conservation in the study area.
How to make the EU affairs more attractive? Case study teaching at Czech universities
Authors: Kočí Kateřina , Votoupalová Markéta
Published: June 2023

The article examines the case study (CS) method of teaching the studies focusing on the European Union (i.e. EU studies) through the lenses of the current debates on the EU’s future which stress the growing cleavage and diversity inside and outside the EU. It is then difficult to present these topics to university students via traditional means, or via existing CS on international relations or EU affairs which are often of Western origin, and thus not always easily transferred to other environments. Its aim is to explore how the CS may be enriched by bringing local narratives. The article investigates the Czech Republic, a relatively newer member of the Union, where the EU studies has suffered from declining interest from students over the last few years. Particularly by employing questionnaires and semi ‑structured interviews with Czech university teachers, we examine the type of CS, the extent to which they are and may be applied as a learning method and what their benefits are towards students, teachers and EU studies as a discipline. Our findings suggest that CS are used by the majority of respondents, but confusion prevails over the way CS should be employed. Moreover, the broader context of the CS learning method is rather neglected. Hence, there is space for greater systematic preparation and possibly for CS templates and samples that can be shared by instructors.
Long torn by ill fate? Wounded collective identity in light of a survey in Hungary
Authors: Kollár Dávid , László Tamás
Published: June 2023

The primary aim of the paper is to explore the relationship between the trauma ‑focused self ‑description of Hungarian history and other factors such as sense of regional betweenness, memory, well ‑being or even the respondent’s personality (sympathy for authoritarian personality traits, political orientation, religiosity). In the current study, network analysis is used to explore the elective affinities between the above ‑mentioned variables. This method – rather than focusing on linear relationships – concentrates on interactions and feedback loops to better understand this social phenomenon. Our results show that the outlined factors form a coherent and highly stable belief system that can only be changed by significant influences.
A Mapping of the Design of Educational Processes Based on the Use of Computer-Based Tools in Higher Military Education
Authors: Ionașcu Huluba Alina Elena , Pînzariu Andra-Ioana
Published: June 2023

Increasing the technological progress in society and the impact of digitization on educational processes, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has given rise to new challenges for higher education, including the military academia. This study explored approaches to the integration of technologies in higher education and mapped the specifics of educational processes based on the use of computer-based tools in the preparation of military students for becoming officers in the Romanian Armed Forces. To carry out this investigative approach, we used a qualitative research methodology that included a comprehensive analysis of international literature and national studies, and a screening of the environment within the Romanian higher military education system. The findings of the interpretive research highlight the trends in technology-based educational approaches and generate meanings regarding the characteristics of technology integration in the national higher military education system.
The Role of Human Capital in the Universities’ Management Efficiency Process
Authors: Bucăţa George , Tileagă Cosmin
Published: June 2023

Universities can only be as successful as their staff. Without qualified staff and effective hiring practises, universities cannot capitalise on their talents. For this reason, strategic HCM is necessary to attract and retain skilled employees. A university’s workforce – from professors to administrators – is critical to fostering innovation, conducting research, providing educational opportunities, and contributing to the institution’s overall mission. Indeed, human capital management (HCM) is critical for universities to attract and retain qualified employees. This includes developing a strategic plan for managing the workforce, including recruitment, hiring, training, and development. The HCM approach should aim to align the university’s goals with the needs and desires of employees to create a winwin situation for both parties. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate through a documentary analysis that academic staff retention is essential for universities to maintain their academic excellence, reputation and competitiveness. By creating a positive work environment, competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities and reduced administrative burdens, universities can improve academic staff retention and create a more rewarding work experience for academic staff. Successfully recruiting and retaining top personnel is an important task for HR departments (and universities as a whole). As a result, the institution becomes more creative and effective.
Patterns and management outcome of paediatrics burn in a general surgical department: experience from a secondary referral hospital
Authors: Bakhiet Mohammed , Koko Mohammedbabalrahma , Gismalla Mohamed , Assil Sami , Bagit Ahmed
Published: June 2023

Burns are considered the fourth most common type of traumatic injury worldwide with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to disclose the incidence, etiological factors, treatment and outcome of paediatric burns in Sudan. This is a retrospective hospitalbased study, conducted during 2016–2019. Patients who presented with burn injuries and managed in the hospital were included in the study. Flowchart sheets were used to collect the data. Then, it was entered and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21 statistical software (IBM Corporation, Chicago, IL). The total number of patients who fulfill our criteria is 85 with a median age of 4 years (7 months–15 years). Sixty-five percent of them were under 5 years with male predominance (55%). Most patients' burns occurred at home. The median percentage of burn is 18% (2%– 90%) which is caused by scalding burn among 55.3% followed by the flame burn in 41.2% of patients. Regarding fluid management, 60% received fluid. Open dressing for burn wounds was done for 75% and close dressing among 15% of patients. More than 80% of the patients in this study were treated and discharged in a good condition while the mortality was 5.9%. This study showed the significant burden of paediatric burns management on general surgery units in a referral hospital. Therefore, equipping the hospital and founding these specialities will decrease this load and will improve the outcome.
Benefits and Challenges of Using Dialogue-based Pedagogy for the Gender Education of Pre-service Teachers
Authors: Anilkumar Krupa
Published: June 2023

Gender-just classrooms are imperative to realising a gender-just society. Patriarchal gender norms are often reproduced and perpetuated in schools through biased curriculum, gendered textbooks, hidden curriculum and even gendered views of those who educate. The key to a gender equitable classroom is a gender conscious teacher. To begin our engagement on the subject, we analysed the gender component in the curriculum of the elementary teacher education programme offered at District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) under the Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
A case of Visceral leishmaniasis in a child on platelet recovery after treatment with filgrastim
Authors: Gonçalves Claudia , Diniz Barbara , Guerreiro Beatriz , Prette Iasmin , Politi Isabela , Cirilo Juliana , Baratto Patricia , Ferreira Sarah
Published: June 2023

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a chronic systemic infectious disease caused by protozoa of the family Trypanosomatidae, genus Leishmania. Death is the outcome in more than 90% of the cases when the disease is left untreated. One of the characteristics of VL is the higher incidence of disease and death in younger children, due to the greater susceptibility to infection and immune disorder observed in this age group. VL is still a neglected disease, with high incidence and high mortality, which calls for substantial improvements in diagnosis and treatment, especially in the pediatric population. There are few drugs available for the treatment of VL. The first choice in Brazil is N-methyl-glucamine antimoniate, known for its toxicity and long treatment protocol. The second option is liposomal amphotericin B or amphotericin B deoxycholate, which produce fewer side effects, although they are prescribed to fewer patients. This report describes the case of a child with symptoms progressing for three months, in addition to pancytopenia, and liver failure, diagnosed and treated with liposomal amphotericin B. Since the patient remained with severe neutropenia, a therapeutic test with filgrastim was performed and led to good platelet recovery. Neutropenia is a characteristic sign of Leishmaniasis, which usually resolves rapidly once treatment has been initiated. Some patients remain with severe neutropenia, and further studies are needed to define the actual benefit of using granulocyte-colony stimulating factor in order to reduce the length of hospital stay.