bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Newtonian heating effect on MHD free convective boundary layer flow of magnetic nanofluids past a moving inclined plate
Authors:   Mathematical Sciences Studies, College of Computing, Informatics, and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darulaman, Malaysia, Aznam Noor Hafizah Zainal , Bosli Fazillah ,   Mathematical Sciences Studies, College of Computing, Informatics, and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darulaman, Malaysia, Ilias Mohd Rijal ,   School of Mathematical Sciences, College of Computing, Informatics, and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ishak Siti Shuhada ,   School of Mathematical Sciences, College of Computing, Informatics, and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ahmad Anis Mardiana ,   Mathematical Sciences Studies, College of Computing, Informatics, and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darulaman, Malaysia, Nayan Asmahani ,   Mathematical Sciences Studies, College of Computing, Informatics, and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darulaman, Malaysia
Published: February 2024

The effect of magnetic strength on the MHD free convection flow of nanofluids over a moving inclined plate with Newtonian heating is analyzed. The governing partial differential equations with Newtonian heating boundary conditions are transformed into a system of nonlinear coupled ordinary differential equations (ODEs) by using similarity transformations. The Keller Box method was used as a solvation method for ODEs. The skin friction and Nusselt number are evaluated analytically as well as numerically in a tabular form. Numerical results for velocity and temperature are shown graphically for various parameters of interest, and the physics of the problem is well explored. The significant findings of this study are promoting an angle of an aligned magnetic field, magnetic strength parameter, the angle of inclination parameter, local Grashof number, the volume fraction of nanoparticles, and Newtonian heating parameter. The result shows that the moving inclined plate in the same direction increases the skin friction coefficient and reduces the Nusselt number. It is also observed that the velocity of moving an inclined plate with the flow is higher compared to the velocity of moving an inclined plate against the flow. The temperature of a moving inclined plate with the flow is decreased much quicker than the temperature of a moving inclined plate against the flow. The other noteworthy observation of this study demonstrates that the Nusselt number in the Newtonian heating parameter shows that Fe3O4-kerosene is better than Fe3O4-water.
PENGARUH STRES KERJA DAN BEBAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PERAWAT DI RUMAH SAKIT JIWA PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA
Authors: Tambunan Rince , Rahmatia Rahmatia
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh stress kerja dan beban kerja terhadap kinerja perawat Di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Metode analisis data menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan memnggunakan alat analisis regresi linier berganda, serta alat uji yang digunakan adalah uji F dan uji t. Sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 orang. Pengujian instrument penelitian menggunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan jika stres kerja dan beban kerja secara simultan berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja perawat Di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Artinya jika stress kerja dan beban kerja naik maka kinerja perawat akan menurun. Stres kerja secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja perawat Di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Artinya jika stress kerja naik maka kinerja dari perawat akan menurun. Beban kerja secara parsial bepengaruh negatif dan signifian terhadap kinerja perawat Di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara. Artinya jika beban kerja naik maka kinerja dari perawat akan menurun.
Provincial Maternal and Child Information System in Inner Mongolia, China: Descriptive Implementation Study
Authors: Yan Yiwei , Xing Congyan , Chen Jian , Zheng Yingbin , Li Xiaobin , Liu Yirong , Wang Zhanxiang , Gong Kai
Published: February 2024

Background

After the implementation of 2- and 3-child policies, the rising proportion of high-age and high-risk pregnancies put enormous pressure on maternal and child health (MCH) services for China. This populous nation with an increasing population flow imperatively required the support of large-scale information systems for management. Municipal MCH information systems were commonly applied in developed cities of eastern provinces in China. However, implementation of provincial MCH information systems in relatively low-income areas is lacking. In 2020, the implementation of a regional maternal and child information system (RMCIS) in Inner Mongolia filled this gap.

Objective

This paper aimed to demonstrate the construction process and evaluate the implementation effect of an RMCIS in improving the regional MCH in Inner Mongolia.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive study for the implementation of an RMCIS in Inner Mongolia. Based on the role analysis and information reporting process, the system architecture design had 10 modules, supporting basic health care services, special case management, health support, and administration and supervision. Five-color management was applied for pregnancy risk stratification. We collected data on the construction cost, key characteristics of patients, and use count of the main services from January 1, 2020, to October 31, 2022, in Inner Mongolia. Descriptive analysis was used to demonstrate the implementation effects of the RMCIS.

Results

The construction and implementation of the RMCIS cost CNY 8 million (US $1.1 million), with a duration of 13 months. Between 2020 and 2022, the system recorded 221,772 registered pregnant women, with a 44.75% early pregnancy registry rate and 147,264 newborns, covering 278 hospitals and 225 community health care centers in 12 cities. Five-color management of high-risk pregnancies resulted in 76,975 (45.45%) pregnancies stratified as yellow (general risk), 36,627 (21.63%) as orange (relatively high risk), 156 (0.09%) as red (high risk), and 3888 (2.30%) as purple (infectious disease). A scarred uterus (n=28,159, 36.58%), BMI≥28 (n=14,164, 38.67%), aggressive placenta praevia (n=32, 20.51%), and viral hepatitis (n=1787, 45.96%) were the top factors of high-risk pregnancies (yellow, orange, red, and purple). In addition, 132,079 pregnancies, including 65,018 (49.23%) high-risk pregnancies, were registered in 2022 compared to 32,466 pregnancies, including 21,849 (67.30%) high-risk pregnancies, registered in 2020.

Conclusions

The implementation of an RMCIS in Inner Mongolia achieved the provincial MCH data interconnection for basic services and obtained both social and economic benefits, which could provide valuable experience to medical administration departments, practitioners, and medical informatics constructors worldwide.
Managing Patients With COVID-19 in Armenia Using a Remote Monitoring System: Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Musheghyan Lusine , Harutyunyan Nika M , Sikder Abu , Reid Mark W , Zhao Daniel , Lulejian Armine , Dickhoner James W , Andonian Nicole T , Aslanyan Lusine , Petrosyan Varduhi , Sargsyan Zhanna , Shekherdimian Shant , Dorian Alina , Espinoza Juan C
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed immense stress on global health care systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Armenia, a middle-income country in the Caucasus region, contended with the pandemic and a concurrent war, resulting in significant demand on its already strained health care infrastructure. The COVID@home program was a multi-institution, international collaboration to address critical hospital bed shortages by implementing a home-based oxygen therapy and remote monitoring program.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to describe the program protocol and clinical outcomes of implementing an early discharge program in Armenia through a collaboration of partner institutions, which can inform the future implementation of COVID-19 remote home monitoring programs, particularly in LMICs or low-resource settings.

METHODS

Seven hospitals in Yerevan participated in the COVID@home program. A web app based on OpenMRS was developed to facilitate data capture and care coordination. Patients meeting eligibility criteria were enrolled during hospitalization and monitored daily while on oxygen at home. Program evaluation relied on data extraction from (1) eligibility and enrollment forms, (2) daily monitoring forms, and (3) discharge forms.

RESULTS

Over 11 months, 439 patients were screened, and 221 patients were managed and discharged. Around 94% (n=208) of participants safely discontinued oxygen therapy at home, with a median home monitoring duration of 26 (IQR 15-45 days; mean 32.33, SD 25.29) days. Women (median 28.5, mean 35.25 days) had similar length of stay to men (median 26, mean 32.21 days; P=.75). Despite challenges in data collection and entry, the program demonstrated feasibility and safety, with a mortality rate below 1% and low re-admission rate. Opportunities for operational and data quality improvements were identified.

CONCLUSIONS

This study contributes practical evidence on the implementation and outcomes of a remote monitoring program in Armenia, offering insights into managing patients with COVID-19 in resource-constrained settings. The COVID@home program’s success provides a model for remote patient care, potentially alleviating strain on health care resources in LMICs. Policymakers can draw from these findings to inform the development of adaptable health care solutions during public health crises, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches in resource-limited environments.
Optimized Support Vector Machine with Particle Swarm Optimization to Improve the Accuracy Amazon Sentiment Analysis Classification
Authors: Ningsih Maylinna Rahayu , Unjung Jumanto , Pertiwi Dwika Ananda Agustina , Prasetiyo Budi , Muslim Much Aziz
Published: February 2024

Text mining is a valuable technique that empowers users to gain a deeper understanding of existing textual data, ultimately allowing them to make more informed decisions. One important application of text mining is in the field of sentiment analysis, which has gained significant traction among companies aiming to understand how customers perceive their products and services. In response to this growing need, various research efforts have been made to improve the accuracy of sentiment analysis classification models. The purpose of this article is to discuss a specific approach using the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm, which is often used in machine learning for text classification tasks and then combined with the application of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), which optimizes the SVM model parameters to achieve the best classification results. This dynamic combination not only improves accuracy but also enhances the model's ability to efficiently handle large amounts of text data to achieve better results. The research findings highlight the effectiveness of this approach. The application of the SVM algorithm with PSO resulted in an outstanding accuracy performance of 94.92%. The substantial increase in accuracy compared to previous studies shows the promising potential of this methodology. This proves that the SVM algorithm model approach with Particle Swarm Optimization provides good performance.
O estudo do falso na Época Moderna: das Fake News aos estatutos de veracidade
Authors: Silvério Lima Luís Filipe , Doré Andréa
Published: February 2024

Apresentação do Dossiê Fake News na Época Moderna
Entre ‘notícias estranhas’ e ‘rumores frescos’: estatutos de veracidade e gêneros documentais na recepção inglesa do caso do Sebastião de Veneza (1598-1603)
Authors: Lima Luís Filipe Silvério
Published: February 2024

Este artigo busca mapear o campo semântico a partir do qual as notícias sobre o Sebastião de Veneza (1598-1603) circularam na Inglaterra elisabetana para indagar sobre as noções de verdade e falsidade que guiaram a percepção sobre a autenticidade da história sebastianista. A proposta é fazer um exercício de “semântica histórica” e organizar esse vocabulário a fim de pensar os “estatutos de veracidade” e a autorização da notícia (falsa). Tendo em vista as questões sobre meio e mensagem colocadas pelos novos circuitos de difusão de notícias na Época Moderna, propõe-se que havia diferenças no tratamento (no campo semântico) dos fatos narrados entre gêneros e suportes documentais e em como era tratada a circulação de informação nas fontes analisadas.
A desinformação nos escritos sobre o Brasil Holandês no século XVII
Authors: Clementino Kleber
Published: February 2024

O presente texto tem a finalidade de revelar algumas das maneiras por meio das quais a desinformação foi mobilizada como instrumento construtor e veiculador de representações, no século XVII, por parte daqueles que se dedicaram a escrever narrativas acerca do Brasil Holandês (1624-1654). O trabalho aborda as fake News – discutindo a pertinência de aplicar este termo a fenômenos do período moderno – em seu papel estratégico, por parte dos que historiaram o conflito, em busca de ganhos materiais e simbólicos. Identifica o seu emprego em panfletos e livros, postos em circulação no curso do conflito e após o cessar-fogo. Conclui, de modo geral, que o processo de historicização daquela guerra foi permeado por patranhas, pelo esforço de criação de personagens mitificados, de lances revestidos de tintas miraculosas e de outros recursos discursivos que permitissem incrementar o impacto da história contada.
Castelhanadas e comédias: o estereótipo espanhol durante a Restauração Portuguesa (1640-1668)
Authors: Mendes Caroline
Published: February 2024

Este artigo tem um intuito de discutir como diferentes características acerca dos espanhóis foram difundidas pela Europa, enfatizando as publicações portuguesas durante a guerra da Restauração (1640-1668). A partir de relações de sucesso impressas em Lisboa e do periódico Mercurio Portuguez, procuramos demonstrar que o estereótipo de hereges, violentos e sobretudo, de mentirosos, foi utilizado nas publicações portuguesas para desacreditar as informações publicadas do lado castelhano. Buscando compreender como determinadas notícias eram reconhecidas como verdadeiras – mesmo que depois fossem desmentidas – entendemos que a autoridade de quem a vinculava e sua repetição constante contribuía para o “efeito de verdade” alcançado nessa guerra de informação.
Informação persuasiva, diplomacia e Fake News na África islâmica: Marrocos, Songai e Futa Toro (c.1580-c.1600)
Authors: Mota Thiago
Published: February 2024

O artigo analisa as interlocuções entre a expansão colonial do Marrocos através do deserto do Saara e os desenlaces duma crise dinástica no Futa Toro, ambos no final do séulo XVI, através do estudo de textos persuasivos. Os documentos em questão trazem as justificativas elaboradas pelo mulei Ahmad al-Mansour, do Marrocos, para sua política expansionista rumo à África sul-saariana; e as estratégias usadas por Lamba, um suposto dignitário do Futa Toro, para legitimar seus interesses e construir alianças diplomáticas. Eu parto da seguinte questão: como agentes africanos envolvidos em tramas que se estendiam de Meca a Madri, passando por Lisboa, Timbuctu, Marraquexe e Mazagão, produziram informação e desinformação com interesse político, num cenário cada vez mais global? Meu objetivo é demonstrar como discursos produzidos no continente africano participaram da política moderna, evidenciando a produção, obliteração e manipulação de informações como estratégias usadas por potentados africanos de forma persuasiva.
A construção de um discurso antijesuítico nas devassas religiosas na capitania do Rio de Janeiro: estatutos de verdade?
Authors: Amantino Marcia
Published: February 2024

Neste artigo procura-se compreender como a política antijesuítica pombalina construiu discursos contrários à Companhia de Jesus, mas o foco de atenção recai sobre os que foram produzidos na América portuguesa. [1]  As fontes são variadas e foram produzidas por jesuítas, pelos papas Benedito XIV e Clemente XIII, pelo bispo do Rio de Janeiro, D. Antonio do Desterro, pelo governador da capitania, Gomes Freire de Andrade, pelos vice-reis que o sucederam e pelo rei D. José I e seus auxiliares, principalmente, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo. A noção de império português e as relações estabelecidas com outras monarquias e com o Vaticano estão presentes em toda a pesquisa, demonstrando as redes de circulação de informações, de pessoas e de decisões que afetavam o cotidiano de muitos que viviam em diferentes regiões desse império.
 
[1] O título do projeto de pesquisa é “A Companhia de Jesus na capitania do Rio de Janeiro: reforma, expulsão e controle sobre seus egressos, 1750-1800”. Edital E-26/2021 – Auxílio Básico à pesquisa APQ1 em ICT’s estaduais.  Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Faperj 2022/2024.
A Review: Hospital Acquired Infection in Some Gram Negative Pathogenic Bacterial Strains
Authors: Alkhowaiter Hamad S. , AL-Jaddawi Abdullah , Abu-Zeid Mohamed , Abo-Aba Salah E. M.
Published: February 2024

Objective: This review aims to update healthcare workers on the current scientific understanding of hospital-acquired infections, witha focus on describing the pathophysiology and patterns of antimicrobial resistance, particularly concerning Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Acinetobacter baumannii, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Methods: Data on hospital-acquired infections were collected globally, with a specific emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, Europe, and the Western Pacific regions. Infection rates, predominant pathogens, and antimicrobial resistance patterns were analyzed to provide insights into the current landscape of nosocomial infections.
Results: Hospitals in the Eastern Mediterranean and South-East Asia regions reported the highest rates of nosocomial infections (11.8%and 10.0%, respectively), while rates in Europe and the Western Pacific were 7.7% and 9.0%, respectively. Infections typically arise frominvasive medical equipment and surgical operations, with lower respiratory tract and bloodstream infections being particularly hazardous. Gram-negative bacterial infections, notably, exhibit worrisome antibiotic resistance patterns, potentially developing multiple mechanisms against various antibiotics.
Conclusion: The emergence of antimicrobial resistance presents a significant threat to patient safety, compounded by challenges indiscovering new antibiotics. Factors such as high costs and lengthy drug development processes contribute to this concern. Healthcareworkers must remain abreast of evolving antimicrobial resistance patterns, especially concerning pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, to implement effective infection control measures and preserve the efficacy of existing antimicrobial agents.
Clinical Application of Self-Adherent Scar Care Silicone Sheet and Silicone Gel in Postoperative Scar Management
Authors: An Jung Kwon , Kim Youn Hwan
Published: February 2024

Background: Hypertrophic scars and keloids result from burns, trauma, infection, and surgery and affect daily life. Although various scar management options are available, their efficacy remains uncertain. Silicone-based products, including sheets and gels, are the primary choices for scar management. This study assesses the effectiveness of Mepiform and Mepiform Ultra Scar Gel and their optimal use.Methods: Eighteen patients who underwent primary repair between January and June 2021 were enrolled and divided into those using both Mepiform products and those using only Mepiform Ultra Scar Gel. Scars were evaluated at baseline and after 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks. The Vancouver Scar Scale score was evaluated at 12 and 24 weeks. The patients provided feedback through a survey.Results: Group 1 (both Mepiform products) showed greater improvements in vascularity (33%), height (33%), and overall sum (67%) on the Vancouver Scar Scale from weeks 12 to 24. Group 2 (only Mepiform Ultra Scar Gel) showed improvements in vascularity (22%), height (22%), and overall sum (33%). Both groups reported positive outcomes, with group 1 demonstrating higher improvement percentages for most parameters.Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into Mepiform and Mepiform Ultra Scar Gel in postoperative scar management despite a limited sample size. All scars in the study either remained stable or improved. Better results from group 1 suggest combining Mepiform products offers advantages. The consistent and prolonged use of silicone-based products is emphasized, and larger-scale research is needed to validate these findings.
Surgeon-Generated Reconstructed Three-Dimensional Tomography Images Improve Surgical Outcomes on Deep Soft Tissue Lesions
Authors: Yoo Gyeol , Kim Su Ram , Kim Jae Won , Lee Jun Yong
Published: February 2024

Background: Recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of tomographic imaging have rarely been applied to wound management and soft tissue-related diseases due to the nature of imaging modality hindering automatic segmentation of the region of interest (ROI). The authors created 3D images of soft tissue lesions using open-source software and evaluated their usefulness through four clinical cases.Methods: Patients with wounds or soft tissue lesions underwent enhanced tomography. The surgeon manually segmented the ROIs and reconstructed them using 3D Slicer. The reconstructed images were overlaid on an anatomy plate or clinical pictures for clinical application. The authors conducted hands-on training and surveyed the participants before and after the course to evaluate clinical applicability and efficacy.Results: Nine plastic surgeons were enrolled. After training, their perception of applying 3D imaging on deep pus pocket drainage, foreign body removal, and deep-located lesion biopsy remained unchanged. However, their response significantly changed from likely to very likely in whether 3D reconstruction imaging of deep soft tissue lesions would help improve the surgical outcome. They answered positively in their recommendation of 3D reconstruction and its application to clinical practice. However, they responded neutrally to whether it was easy to learn. This method was found most useful for deep lesion excision planning, followed by drainage of deep concealed pus pockets, foreign body removal, and biopsies of lesions difficult to localize.Conclusion: Surgeon-generated 3D reconstruction of wounds and soft tissue lesions using open-source software can aid clinical practice, significantly improving surgical outcomes in deep soft tissue lesions.
Regulatory impact assessment for law reform: A comparison of the parliament role
Authors: Srivithaya Suraphol
Published: February 2024

Regulatory impact assessment (RIA) is a pivotal tool for shaping and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of laws (Davidson et al., 2021). This research focuses on comparing RIA mechanisms in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries and Thailand. It involves analyzing RIA criteria, methodologies, impact assessment report preparation, and quality assurance for legislation. Employing qualitative research methods, the study employs document analysis, in-depth interviews with key informants from legislative, administrative, and legal sectors, individuals impacted by laws, and experts in various fields. Content analysis was employed. The study emphasizes the crucial roles of the government and Parliament in RIA development. Delegating RIA responsibilities to independent organizations aims to reduce legislation volume and improve its quality, contributing to a “good parliament” and an “effective government” following democratic principles and the Thai Constitution of 2017. The research underscores Parliament’s crucial role in standardizing law impact assessment. This promises better legislation quality, transparency, and accountability, aligning with global standards and encouraging public participation for improved governance and societal well-being.
Reinforcement learning-based adaptive strategies for climate change adaptation: An application for flood risk management
Authors: Feng Kairui , Lin Ning , Kopp Robert E , Xian Siyuan , Oppenheimer Michael
Published: February 2024

Climate change is posing unprecedented challenges, necessitating the
development of effective climate adaptation. Conventional computational
models of climate adaptation frameworks inadequately account for our
capacity to learn, update, and enhance decisions as exogenous
information is collected. Here we investigate the potential of
reinforcement learning (RL), a machine learning technique that exhibits
efficacy in acquiring knowledge from the environment and systematically
optimizing dynamic decisions, to model and inform adaptive climate
decision-making. To illustrate, we derive adaptive stratigies for
coastal flood protections for Manhattan, New York City, considering
continuous observations of sea-level rise throughout the
21 century. We find that, when designing adaptive
seawalls to protect Manhattan, the RL-derived strategy leads to a
significant reduction in the expected cost, 6% to 36% under the
moderate emissions scenario SSP2-4.5 (9% to 77% under the high
emissions scenario SSP5-8.5), compared to previous methods. When
considering multiple adaptive policies (buyout, accommodate, and dike),
the RL approach leads to a further 5% (15%) reduction in cost,
showcasing RL’s flexibility in addressing complex policy design problems
when multiple policies interact. RL also outperforms conventional
methods in controlling tail risk (i.e., low probability, high impacts)
and avoiding losses induced by misinformation (e.g., biased sea-level
projections), demonstrating the importance of systematic learning and
updating in addressing extremes and uncertainties related to climate
adaptation. The analysis also reveals that, given the large uncertainty
and potential misjudgment about climate projection, “preparing for the
worst” is economically more beneficial when adaptive strategies, such
as those supported by the RL approach, are applied.
Hybrid wavelet transform – MLR and ANN models for river flow prediction: Case study of Brahmaputra river (Pancharatna station)
Authors: Khandekar Sachin Dadu , Aswar Dinesh Shrikrishna , Sabale Pandurang Digamber , Khandekar Varsha Sachin , Bajad Mohankumar Namdeorao , Khaple Shivakumar
Published: February 2024

In this research, discrete wavelet transform (DWT) is combined with MLR and ANN to develop WMLR and WANN hybrid models, respectively, for the Brahmaputra river (Pancharatna station) flow forecasting. Daily flow data for the period of 10 year were decomposed (up to fifth level) into detailed and approximation coefficients (using Daubechies wavelets db1, db2, db3, db8 and db10) which were fed as input to MLR and ANN to get the predicted discharge values two days, four days, seven days and 14 days ahead. For all lead times, the WMLR-db10 model was found to be superior as compared to WANN-db1, WANN-db2, WANN-db3, WANN-db8, WMLR-db1, WMLR-db2, WMLR-db3, WMLR-db8 and single MLR and ANN models. During testing period, the values of determination coefficient (R2) and RMSE for WMLR-db10 model for two-, four-, seven- and 14-day lead time were found to be, respectively, 0.996 (751.87 m3·s–1), 0.991 (1,174.80 m3·s–1), 0.984 (1,585.02 m3·s–1), and 0.968 (2,196.46 m3·s–1). Also, it was observed that for lower order wavelets (db1, db2, db3) WANN’s performance was better, and for higher order wavelets (db8, db10) WMLR’s performance was better. Correspondingly, it was observed that all hybrid models’ efficiency increased with increase in the decomposition level.
A Comprehensive Review of Chromosome 7, Partial Monosomy 7p Syndrome
Authors: A* Shahin
Published: February 2024

Partial monosomy syndrome of chromosome 7p is a rare chromosomal disorder characterized by the deletion (monosomy) of part of the short arm (p) of chromosome number 7 (7p). Associated symptoms and findings may be variable and may depend on the size and specific location of the 7p deleted segment. However, in many cases, there is premature closure of the fibrous joints (cranial sutures) between some of the bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), leading to an abnormal head shape. For example, depending on the specific sutures involved, the forehead may appear unusually “triangular” (trigonocephaly) or the head may appear abnormally long and narrow with a pointed or conical point (toriscephaly). Partial monosomy syndrome of chromosome 7p is also usually characterized by premature closure of one or more fibrous joints (cranial sutures) between certain bones in the skull (craniosynostosis), potentially leading to a deformed skull and abnormal head shape. In people with partial monosomy syndrome of chromosome 7p, there is a deletion (monosomy) of part of the short arm (p) of chromosome number 7. Based on reports in the medical literature, there is considerable variability in the size and location of the 7p deleted segment, potentially affecting the range and severity of symptoms and associated findings. Reported cases include variable “distal” deletions that extend to the terminal band (eg, from 7p13-pter to 7p21,p22-pter) and various “interstitial” deletions (eg, from 7p13 or 7p15 to 7p21).
EVALUASI PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIK PADA PASIEN PNEUMONIA DENGAN METODE ATC/DDD DAN DU 90% DI RAWAT INAP RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PURBOWANGI PERIODE TAHUN 2020-2022
Authors: Zahra Nabila Luthfia , Yuniarti Endang , Ainni Ayu Nissa , Fitri Dwiki
Published: February 2024

Pneumonia disebabkan infeksi akut pada paru, menyebabkan peradangan dan keterbatasan oksigen. Terapi utama pengatasan pneumonia adalah antibiotik. Penggunaan antibibiotik yang kurang tepat perlu dilakukan evaluasi untuk mencegah pengobatan kurang efektif dan timbulnya resisten. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui profil penggunaan antibiotik pada pasien pneumonia di rawat inap RSU Purbowangi periode tahun 2020–2022 dengan cara mengevaluasi penggunaan antibiotik menggunakan metode ATC/DDD dan DU 90%. Metode penelitian deskriptif dengan metode pengambilan data rekam medis pasien pneumonia dari tahun 2020-2022. Hasil penelitian, antibiotik yang digunakan pada pasien pneumonia rawat inap Rumah Sakit Umum Purbowangi periode tahun 2020-2022 meliputi ceftriakson, levofloksasin, dan meropenem. Nilai DDD ceftriakson sebesar 58,5 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2020; 30,3 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2021; 53,1 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2022. Nilai DDD levofloksasin sebesar 20 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2020; 8,4 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2021; 21,2 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2022. Nilai DDD meropenem sebesar 3,3 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahu 2020; 14,9 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2021; 21,4 DDD/100 patient-days pada tahun 2022. Antibiotik yang termasuk ke dalam segmen DU 90% yaitu ceftriakson dan levofloksasin. Sedangkan, yang masuk ke dalam segmen DU 10% adalah meropenem. Kesimpulannya sebagian besar pasien pneumonia di rawat inap Rumah Sakit Umum Purbowangi menerima satu dosis harian ceftriakson setiap harinya yaitu sebanyak 58,5% pada tahun 2020; 30,3% pada tahun 2021; 53,1% pada tahun 2022. Rekomendasi sebaiknya dilakukan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode gyssens di rumah sakit dan penyakit yang sama.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PERILAKU SWAMEDIKASI INFLUENZA DI DESA KWAYANGAN KECAMATAN KEDUNGWUNI KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Felita Tiara Rahma , Hajma Lilla Prapdhani Agni
Published: February 2024

Tingkat pengetahuan berperan penting dalam mempengaruhi perilaku swamedikasi karena dapat diperoleh hasil terapi yang maksimal. Masyarakat yang memiliki pengetahuan kurang dapat menimbulkan terjadinya kesalahan pengobatan sehingga penyakit tidak sembuh-sembuh atau bahkan timbul penyakit baru. Semakin tinggi tingkat pengetahuan terkait swamedikasi maka semakin baik pula perilakunya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu dapat memperoleh tingkat pengetahuan dan gambaran perilaku, serta menganalisis hubungan tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi influenza di Desa Kwayangan Kecamatan Kedungwuni Kabupaten Pekalongan Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Jenis penelitian ini berupa penelitian observasional dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang diberikan secara langsung kepada responden. Sampel yang digunakan yaitu masyarakat Desa Kwayangan, Kedungwuni, Pekalongan berjumlah 365 responden yang dilakukan pada bulan Februari-Maret 2023. Teknik sampling yang digunakan berupa purposive sampling dengan kriteria inklusi yaitu berusia 18-60 tahun, pernah atau sedang melakukan swamedikasi influenza maksimal 6 bulan terakhir dengan membeli obat atas inisiatif sendiri dan responden yang bersedia mengisi kuesioner. Jika seseorang tidak bisa membaca dan menulis, serta memiliki latar belakang pekerjaan atau pendidikan di bidang kesehatan (medis maupun non medis) maka tidak dapat berpartisipasi dalam penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan mayoritas responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik (55,1%) dan gambaran perilaku baik (59,7%). Untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku menggunakan uji korelasi rank spearman. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh nilai signifikansi 0,000 artinya terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan terhadap perilaku swamedikasi influenza. Nilai koefisien korelasi 0,643 dengan kategori hubungan kuat dan korelasi positif artinya semakin tinggi tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat maka semakin tinggi pula perilaku swamedikasi influenza.
PERAN STRATEGIS APOTEKER DALAM PELAYANAN KEFARMASIAN SWAMEDIKASI (SELF MEDICATION)
Authors: Sari Annisa Kartika , Hanistya Ria , Samlan Karima , Wahyuningsih Etik , Wiputri Oktaviany Irma , Dessidianti Rachma , Isnaeni Isnaeni
Published: February 2024

Mendukung dan memberdayakan individu untuk melakukan perawatan diri secara mandiri merupakan bagian penting dari praktik apoteker di seluruh dunia. Pengobatan sendiri merupakan salah satu elemen dari perawatan diri, yaitu pemilihan dan penggunaan obat oleh seseorang untuk mengobati penyakit atau gejala yang mereka sadari. Persentase populasi swamedikasi di Indonesia mengalami peningkatan selama 3 tahun terakhir. Hal ini tentunya tidak terlepas dari peran apoteker dalam memberikan pelayanan pengobatan sendiri. Oleh karena itu, tinjauan literatur ini dilakukan untuk menggali informasi mengenai pelayanan kefarmasian khususnya swamedikasi yang terjadi di beberapa daerah di Indonesia dan hasilnya dapat digunakan sebagai bahan evaluasi bagi peran apoteker di Indonesia. Artikel disusun dengan menggunakan metode literature review dari artikel-artikel yang diperoleh melalui database online seperti google scholar, PubMed, NCBI dengan menggunakan kata kunci "Pengobatan sendiri", "Peran Apoteker", dan "Apoteker Komunitas". Kriteria inklusi adalah jurnal yang diakses dalam bentuk full text, jurnal dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional, kohort, kualitatif, kuantitatif, dan mixed method, dan jurnal yang diterbitkan dalam 10 tahun terakhir (2013-2023). Apoteker di beberapa daerah di Indonesia berperan penting dalam mendukung masyarakat dalam meningkatkan kualitas kesehatannya dengan cara mengobati gejala dan penyakit ringan yang diderita (swamedikasi), melalui pemberian rekomendasi baik dengan cara memberikan rujukan ke dokter, memberikan saran dan edukasi farmakologi maupun non farmakologi. Namun demikian, beberapa kendala dalam melaksanakan pelayanan kefarmasian khususnya swamedikasi dapat terjadi sehingga menyebabkan pelayanan kefarmasian tidak terjadi secara optimal. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan evaluasi dan mencari solusi dari faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi swamedikasi. Kajian ini berkaitan dengan karakteristik swamedikasi yang terjadi di Indonesia dan dapat digunakan sebagai bahan evaluasi bagi tenaga kefarmasian, khususnya apoteker, untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kefarmasian agar persepsi masyarakat terhadap peran apoteker semakin baik dan profesional, sehingga tujuan terapi pasien dapat tercapai secara optimal.
OPTIMASI SEDIAAN GEL EKSTRAK RAMBUT JAGUNG (Zea mays L.) MENGGUNAKAN GELLING AGENT CARBOPOL DAN HUMEKTAN PROPILEN GLIKOL
Authors: Lely Nur , Setiyadi Gunawan
Published: February 2024

Ekstrak rambut jagung (Zea mays L.) sebelumnya telah dilaporkan mempunyai kemampuan antioksidan yang baik. Ekstrak ini berpotensi untuk dijadikan sebagai komponen bahan aktif dalam pengembangan sediaan topikal seperti gel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memformulasi ekstrak rambut jagung menjadi sediaan gel menggunakan carbopol sebagai gelling agent dan propilen glikol sebagai humektan dengan perbandingan yang optimum. Optimasi kedua komponen gel tersebut dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode D-optimal design. Respon sifat gel yang digunakan sebagai parameter optimasi adalah viskositas, daya sebar, daya lekat, dan pH. Uji aktivitas antioksidan kemudian dilakukan terhadap formula gel optimum. Formula dibuat dengan mencampurkan carbopol dan propilen glikol dengan perbandingan sesuai rancangan D-optimal yang telah ditentukan menggunakan software Design Expert (Stat-Ease, Inc.) versi 13, metil paraben, bersama dengan bahan-bahan lain, yaitu TEA, ekstrak rambut jagung, dan akuades dengan porsi yang sama pada semua formula. Percobaan menunjukkan hasil formula optimum gel dengan carbopol 0,75% dan propilen glikol 14,25%, dengan respon prediksi untuk sifat viskositas, daya sebar, daya lekat, dan pH masing-masing berturut-turut adalah 3.197,37 cP.s; 7,09 cm; 2,83 detik dan 5,00. Verifikasi dengan mengukur respon sediaan yang dibuat berdasarkan formula prediksi memberikan hasil respon verifikasi untuk sifat-sifat tersebut sebesar 3,190 ± 39,463 cps; 7,2 ± 0,1 cm; 2,86 ± 0,14 detik; 4,99 ± 0,03. Nilai-nilai respon verifikasi tersebut berada dalam rentang 95% PI yang berarti respon prediksi terverifikasi dengan baik. Nilai IC50 dari formula optimal gel ekstrak rambut jagung tergolong lemah dengan nilai 126,37 g/mL.
Strategy Implementation Model for Commercial Banks in a Developing Economy: A Resource-Capability Approach
Authors: Assefa Yegzaw Desalegne , Imiru Getie Andualem
Published: February 2024

Extensive research in strategic management has shown that more than half of the business strategies fail to accomplish their intended objectives due to problems with strategy implementation. However, in comparison to strategy formulation, strategy implementation has received insufficient attention both at the theoretical and empirical levels. The objective of the study was to develop a comprehensive model that augments the effectiveness of strategy implementation in the context of a developing economy. A sample of 229 top and middle-level managers of commercial banks was chosen to collect quantitative data, and around 187 (82%) questionnaires were returned. The quantitative data analysis was carried out using structural equation modelling. By operationalizing strategy implementation capability as a second-order reflective-formative construct, the study established an empirically informed strategy implementation model that entails three components, namely, critical strategy implementation-related resources, key elements of strategy implementation capability and strategy implementation performance. The study contributes to the existing knowledge on strategy implementation by expanding the extant strategy implementation frameworks/models to a broad-based and integrative model.
Essence and Relevance of “Small” Parties: Problems of Conceptualisation
Authors: Lytvyn Vitaliy S. , Romanyuk Anatoliy S.
Published: February 2024

The issues of “small” parties have been quite intensively and extensively studied in Political Science over the past few decades. However, researchers have not yet developed a consolidated position on what “small” parties are or are not. Hence, the objective of the present study was to assess and even question the essence, relevance and utility of distinguishing “small” parties. Given this, the article systematically overviewed, explored and synthesised the concept of “small” parties over the past half a century of Political Science development. It began with an examination of the historiography and research problems related to “small” parties, highlighting the various attempts to define them in different contexts. In this comprehensive analysis, the article distinguished several approaches (electoral, territorial, functional, ideological, organisational and strategic) for defining and understanding the essence of “small” parties. It also delved into the potential influence and relevance of “small” parties, including their functional, quantitative, dimensional, ideological and behavioural aspects, while acknowledging that “small” parties often appear to be irrelevant. Ultimately, the article questioned the categorical separation of “small” parties, recognising that the concept lacks a clear and unified definition in Political Science. Instead, it suggested that the analytical utility of this concept primarily serves electoral or comparative contexts. The study methodologically justified its approach through a systematic, critical and analytical review of the concept of “small” parties, drawing from other studies in the field. Consequently, the article contributed to a deeper understanding of the essence and relevance of “small” parties, as well as their limitations.
Contribuição para um roteiro da imprensa periódica de Timor-Leste (1900-2002)
Authors: Paulino Vicente , Sousa Lúcio
Published: February 2024

Este texto é uma contribuição para um roteiro da imprensa periódica em Timor-Leste entre 1900 e 2002. São cento e dois anos de cronologia do país marcados pela emergência de uma imprensa periódica tardia, esporádica e fortemente marcada pela presença de um número restrito de atores sociais. O objetivo deste trabalho exploratório é disseminar o saber sobre esta matéria e permitir um melhor conhecimento e reflexão sobre o papel e função da imprensa periódica nos diversos tempos da história de Timor-Leste.
Usability of Medical Data Analysis Tool
Authors: Lohaj Oliver , Fedačko Peter , Paralič Ján
Published: February 2024

This article deals with the issue of usability of an exploratory data analysis tool in the field of medicine. The text portion contains a description of the methods and the visualization procedure. It analyses the current state on usability, medical data visualization and presents the benefits of visualization tools. The goal of this research was to design and implement a suitable visualization tool for the provided dataset, which is the result of cooperation between Technical university of Košice and East Slovak Institute of Heart and Vascular Diseases (VÚSCH) and presents cardiovascular disease data. The resulting web application aimed to provide potential users with an overview of cardiovascular diseases and the influence of their lifestyle on the assumption of such a disease, and for experts to provide different forms of viewing the given data, as well as to facilitate their work. The application was then tested for usability in two iterations where corrections and improvements were made based on the given feedback. Thanks to this iterative procedure and careful reflection of the user feedback the application received endorsement as a valuable tool by the expert evaluator.
Exploring Graphic Design and its Interactivity in the Context of Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Jia Xiaojun , Mao Yi
Published: February 2024

Cognitive psychology can help better understand human thinking and behavior, and its application in design can increase the infectious force of design. In this paper, because the brain will generate ERP signals when cognitive stimuli stimulate it, the group sparse decomposition method obtains ERP from EEG signals, and uses the BAP of brain regions to construct the interaction activity pattern of brain regions, and then combines with the interaction genetic algorithm to search for the optimal solution for the data in graphic design by using hierarchical degradation method for processing. The EEG data and interaction behavior characteristics of users were explored through chromatic stimulus response experiments and interaction behavior analysis. It was found that the accuracy of users’ responses to orange, green and purple were all higher than 60%, and P400 in EEG responded to the stimuli most significantly, with P-values of 0.0291, 0.0462, and 0.0355 at P5, P6, and Pz, respectively, with significant effects. The average number of interactions of 46 users in the graphic design enjoyment was 31.47, with the highest success rate of interaction reaching 99.81%, and the average duration of interaction experience for all subjects was 10.26 minutes. Graphic design based on cognitive psychology can capture people’s inner emotions and make better design solutions.
Theoretical Followings and Practical Leadings of Network Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities in the New Era
Authors: Yang Jing
Published: February 2024

With the Internet era’s development, information technology’s role in education has become more prominent. In this paper, we firstly design the quality index of college network ideological and political education from the two broad dimensions of the goal (network ideological and political education work) and goal achievement (network ideological and political education effectiveness) of the quality of network ideological and political education in colleges and universities in the new era. Then, combining XGBoost algorithm and TPE hyperparameter optimization method, XGBoost is used as a classification model, and its iterative optimization is carried out by TPE hyperparameter optimization method, to establish the prediction model of the quality of ideological and political education based on XGBoost-TPE. Then, the online ideological and political education courses of university X are taken as the research object, and data are collected and calculated to study the prediction of the effectiveness of each index on the Civic and Political Education. Finally, the predicted and actual scores of the two ideology and politics courses are compared to explore the influence of teachers’ teaching quality factors on the quality of ideology and politics education. The analysis shows that the quality of course parenting, the quality of research parenting, and the home-school-society linkage parenting mechanism have the most significant influence on the predicted direct, indirect, and spillover effectiveness of ideological education, respectively, which are more than 60%. Teacher 1 and Teacher 2 contributed 2.38 and -1.13 to the achievement of Course D, and Teacher 3 and Teacher 4 contributed 2.47 and -2.53 to the accomplishment of Course E, respectively.