bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Peran Hukum dan Ekonomi Makro Terhadap Inflasi Kota Bandung Tahun 2020
Authors: Kartikawati Dwi Ratna
Published: November 2023

Latar belakang: Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran hukum dalam mengatur kebijakan perekonomian di Kota Bandung dalam menekan tingkat inflasi,

Metode penelitian: Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi literatur data sekunder.

Hasil penelitian: Hasil penelitian studi literatur menunjukkan bahwa inflasi di Kota Bandung tahun 2020 mencapai 6,04%. Faktor yang menyumbang inflasi tersebut adalah meningkatnya harga bahan bakar minyak, adanya musim hujan yang mengakibatkan kenaikan harga sayur-mayur, dan pandemi COVID-19 yang berdampak pada ketidakpastian pasar. Dalam perspektif ekonomi makro, peran hukum sangat penting dalam mengatur kebijakan perekonomian untuk menekan inflasi. Di Kota Bandung, kebijakan yang dilakukan antara lain pengendalian harga-harga barang, perluasan usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM), dan pengawasan kebijakan moneter.

Kesimpulan: Penerapan hukum dan peraturan yang tepat sangat diperlukan untuk menciptakan kestabilan perekonomian di Kota Bandung dan Indonesia pada umumnya.

 

Kata kunci: Inflasi, Hukum, Ekonomi Makro.
Spatial Assessment of the Relationship between Social Vulnerability and Resilience to Flooding in the Core Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors: Amama S. A. , Arokoyuv S. B. , Obafemi A. A.
Published: November 2023

The study examined the spatial assessment of the relationship between social vulnerability and resilience to flooding in the Core Niger delta, Nigeria. The study made use of 400 copies of questionnaire to elicit information on the data on demographic and socio-economic characteristics; data on levels of social vulnerability in terms of exposure, susceptibility and adaptive capacity of the households to flood. The study employed the multistage sampling technique involving purposive, simple random and systematic sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics were employed for the data analysis while inferential statistics especially canonical correlation analysis (CCA) was employed to test hypothesis. Findings showed that singles and married individuals were the most common responses with 79.7% completed both elementary and secondary education. Findings also revealed that the canonical loadings for social vulnerability factors on the first canonical function revealed that level of exposure (0.575) and adaptive capacity (0.823) had high correlations, whereas only community resources/governance (0.551). The study therefore concluded that the relationship between social vulnerability and resilience to flooding in the Core Niger Delta are determined mostly by flood exposure, adaptive capacity and community resources/governance and it is recommended among others that government should organize workshops and seminars with relevant stakeholders in coastal communities to constantly educate them on the dangers of building structures in flood prone areas while residents must be advised to create ways to increase their flood-adaptive capabilities at the communal level.
O PAPEL DO CIRURGIÃO-DENTISTA NO DIAGNÓSTICO E TRATAMENTO PRECOCE DE MALOCLUSÕES DECORRENTES DE HÁBITOS DELETÉRIOS
Authors: Beatris da Costa Gomes Camila , Beserra de Arruda Filho Ridson , Fragoso Pereira Tácio , Da Silva Torres Elaine , Lopes Mendes Cácio
Published: November 2023

A amamentação natural exclusiva até os seis meses de vida proporciona diversos benefícios à saúde do recém-nascido, incluindo desde fatores nutricionais até o crescimento adequado do sistema estomatognático. Por outro lado, o desmame precoce pode levar à ruptura do desenvolvimento motor-oral, acarretando na instalação de hábitos de sucção não nutritiva, e consequentemente, maloclusões. Com objetivo de enfatizar a importância do profissional de odontologia no diagnóstico precedente de maloclusões já na infância, esse artigo traz de forma simplificada os hábitos deletérios e suas consequências na dentição decídua, a fim de contribuir para uma melhor intervenção. Tratando-se de uma revisão de literatura tomando como base de pesquisa CAPES, PubMed, LILACS e SciELO, durante o período de fevereiro a agosto de 2023, foram selecionados 55 artigos utilizando os descritores: hábitos deletérios, má oclusão, sistema estomatognático, aleitamento materno, desmame precoce e cirurgião-dentista. Concluiu-se, portanto, a necessidade do conhecimento do cirurgião-dentista acerca dessa problemática com o objetivo de proporcionar um melhor diagnóstico e tratamento para o paciente.
Examining How Art Reflects and Challenges Political Ideologies and Power Structures in Lebanon
Authors: Issoui Lamitta
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine how art reflects and challenges political ideologies and power structures in Lebanon.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to how art reflects and challenges political ideologies and power structures in Lebanon. Preliminary empirical review revealed the impact of politically charged artworks on public attitudes and political participation is enormous. The researchers conducted a survey with a diverse sample of participants who viewed politically themed artworks and measured their attitudes and behavioral intentions. The study found that exposure to politically charged artworks led to more critical attitudes towards existing political ideologies and increased participants' willingness to engage in political activities.

Recommendations: The Cultural Hegemony, Critical Theory and Visual Culture Theory may be used to anchor future studies on how art reflects and challenges political ideologies and power structures in Lebanon. Governments, institutions, and societies should actively encourage artistic freedom and support a diverse range of artistic expressions. This will ensure that different political ideologies and perspectives are represented in the artistic landscape, fostering a more inclusive and nuanced discourse. Additionally, public institutions, galleries, and museums should strive to create accessible and engaging experiences for the public to interact with political art. This can include exhibitions, workshops, and public discussions that stimulate dialogue and promote critical thinking about the relationships between art, politics, and power.
Impact of Devolution on Local Governance and Service Delivery in Kenya
Authors: Kate Mercy
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to explore the impact of devolution on local governance and service delivery in Kenya.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the impact of devolution on local governance and service delivery in Kenya. The empirical review revealed the devolution in Kenya has brought about positive changes in local governance and service delivery. To sustain and enhance these gains, it is imperative to prioritize capacity building, accountability, and collaboration among counties. Devolution remains a powerful tool for fostering development and democratizing governance in Kenya, but ongoing commitment and effort are required to ensure its continued success in improving the lives of Kenyan citizens.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Decentralization theory, the Public Choice theory and the Institutional theory may be used to anchor future studies on the impact of devolution on local governance and service delivery in Kenya. There is a need for greater coordination and collaboration among counties. Many challenges, such as infrastructure development and resource allocation, transcend county boundaries. Counties should work together on regional development initiatives to maximize their impact and address common issues effectively. The national government can play a facilitating role in promoting inter-county cooperation through the provision of technical assistance and resources.
Socio-Cultural Impact of Virtual Reality Technology on Art Appreciation and Cultural Engagement
Authors: Kwame Jaymike
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to explore the socio-cultural impact of virtual reality technology on art appreciation and cultural engagement.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the socio-cultural impact of virtual reality technology on art appreciation and cultural engagement. The empirical review revealed that in the wake of rapid technological advancements, virtual reality technology has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming the landscape of art appreciation and cultural engagement. Through a synthesis of empirical studies, it is evident that VR has brought about profound changes, unlocking new dimensions of artistic experiences and redefining cultural engagement paradigms. Virtual reality has succeeded in reinvigorating art appreciation, transcending the boundaries of physical space and time. Users are now able to immerse themselves fully in artworks, experiencing them in ways that were previously unimaginable.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Cultural Proximity theory, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Cultural Capital theory may be used to anchor future studies on the socio-cultural impact of virtual reality technology on art appreciation and cultural engagement. The study recommended that cultural institutions and art organizations should actively integrate virtual reality technology into their exhibits and educational programs. A concerted effort must be made to ensure that virtual reality remains inclusive and accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Ethical guidelines and regulations should be established to govern the collection and use of user data in virtual reality experiences. Emerging artists should embrace virtual reality as a means to gain exposure and access new audiences.
CONVERSIÓN RELIGIOSA:
Authors: Singh Richa
Published: November 2023

En el mundo de la filosofía, el concepto de 'conversión religiosa' es claramente visible para nosotros bajo la filosofía de la religión, donde el significado de la conversión religiosa se toma de la autorrealización, el cambio de corazón, la transformación de la vida y el logro de la vida sobrenatural o divina, etc. Pero la palabra conversión en sí es confusa y ambigua. La razón es que, por un lado, donde en el mundo de la filosofía, su significado se toma en el contexto de la autorrealización y la transformación de la vida, por otro lado, también es sinónimo de 'proselitismo', lo que significa abandonar una religión. y aceptando a otro. Varios filósofos religiosos han presentado discusiones apropiadas sobre este tema de vez en cuando, especialmente los filósofos occidentales William James y J.B. Pratt han presentado una discusión detallada de este concepto. Sin embargo, en este contexto, casi todos los filósofos apoyan la definición de conversión religiosa dada por William James, según la cual - "La conversión religiosa se indica mediante varios términos tales como reavivamiento, recibir gracia, permiso de la religión, obtener seguridad, etc." Por lo tanto, también toma el significado de conversión religiosa en el mismo término. Vale la pena mencionar que varios filósofos y teólogos religiosos han mencionado los factores que inducen la conversión religiosa de diferentes maneras, luego de estudiar cuáles de estas preguntas surgen frente a nosotros, cuyas respuestas se intentan a través de este trabajo de investigación. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo de investigación es encontrar algunos enfoques nuevos en una nueva perspectiva.
LA DEMOSTRACIÓN DE LA EXISTENCIA DE DIOS
Authors: Díaz Blaitry Tobías
Published: November 2023

El texto analiza y comenta en detalles el problema de la existencia de Dios desde la perspectiva del pensador Charles Hartshorne. Expone la visión clásica de dicho argumento, tanto desde una perspectiva clásica como neoclásica, para lo cual se recurre a la lógica modal.
AISLAMIENTO E IDENTIFICACIÓN DE MICROORGANISMOS CON ACTIVIDAD ANTAGÓNICA CONTRA THANATEPHORUS CUCUMERIS (RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI) EN EL CULTIVO DE FRIJOL
Authors: Herrera Rito , De Von Chong Martha , Vergara Nicanor , Pinzón María
Published: November 2023

La presente investigación se realizó en Rio Hato, provincia de Coclé, con el objetivo de aislar e identificar microorganismos con actividad antagonista contra el patógeno fúngico Thanetophorus cucumeris (Rhizoctonia solani) en plantas de frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris), a fin de minimizar el uso de fungicidas y otros compuestos químicos utilizados en el control convencional de este hongo. Se aislaron un total de 185 bacterias y 72 hongos a partir de plantas de frijol en sus tres estados fenológicos (vegetativo, floración y fructificación) dentro de la rizósfera y filósfera. Se determinó que hubo diferencias significativas entre las diluciones utilizadas, siendo la dilución de 10-4 donde se aislaron mayor cantidad de bacterias.  En relación con los organismos epífitos hubo diferencias significativas entre las diluciones, siendo la dilución 10-4 donde más bacterias se aislaron, no se determinaron diferencias entre las fases fenológicas. La fase vegetativa presentó la mayor cantidad de aislamientos; no existieron diferencias para las secciones de la filósfera. En cuanto a los hongos epifíticos no hubo diferencias estadísticas entre las diluciones ni en las fases fenológicas. En la sección endófita, la fase de fructificación presentó la mayoría de los aislamientos fúngicos. En relación con los hongos de la rizósfera se determinaron diferencias significativas en las diluciones, siendo 10-4 donde más aislamientos se obtuvo. Finalmente, se lograron aislar siete bacterias y cuatro hongos positivos con actividad biológica antagonista contra el patógeno T. cucumeris.
Knowledge Production and Forced Labor: The Intellectual Work and Worlds of Andean Mitayos in the Late Colonial Period.
Authors: Bigelow Allison
Published: November 2023

This article, which focuses on silver mining in the colonial Andes, attempts to bring silo-ed conversations in the history of science and labor history into a shared dialogue. In so doing, it offers a way to reassess the traditional historiographic consensus that independent wage laborers were “high skilled” and forced laborers were “low skilled.” Through linguistic analysis and legal case studies, it shows that miners often crossed back and forth between labor categories and positions, and that frameworks like skills and wages are inadequate to understand workers’ experiences and expertise in highly coercive extractive industries like mining in the colonial period.
No País das Amazonas
Authors: Grossi Vincenzo , La Regina Silvia
Published: November 2023

Tradução de dois capítulos de Nel paese delle Amazzoni, de Vincenzo Grossi.
“Provincia del gran Pará en el Imperio del Brasil”, de Manuel Ijurra: relato de viagem do século XIX traduzido e anotado
Authors: Cesco Andréa , Nascimento Lilian Cristina Barata Pereira
Published: November 2023

O peruano Don Manuel Fuentes Ijurra, de ascendência indígena, foi um viajante e escritor de grande importância para a compreensão da história do Peru e do Brasil nos territórios fronteiriços. Como homem rico, letrado e visionário, publicou o relato de viagem Viaje a las montañas de Maynas, Chachapoyas y Pará: Vía de Amazonas, em 1849. Para a presente pesquisa com base no capítulo “Provincia del gran Pará en el Imperio del Brasil”, buscamos contextualizar tanto o escritor quanto a sua obra no ambiente intelectual e histórico da época, principalmente recorrendo à Ricardo Palma (2022), que escreveu um conto sobre Ijurra em Tradiciones Peruanas, e à Euclides da Cunha (2019), que mencionou o supracitado relato de viagem em sua obra À margem da história. Quanto à tradução, notas e comentários realizados do capítulo, “Provincia del gran Pará en el Imperio del Brasil”, no par linguístico ES-POR, nos apoiamos em Chirif (2016), Santos, Medeiros & Costa (2022), e outros, para discorrer sobre as escolhas tradutórias de topônimos e elementos da fauna, além de palavras e expressões culturais indígenas e peninsulares concernentes ao século XIX.
Como ler e por que retraduzir narrativas do passado? O relato de viagem de La Condamine no rio Amazonas
Authors: Abes Gilles Jean
Published: November 2023

O presente trabalho consiste na retradução comentada de alguns trechos da obra de Charles-Marie de La Condamine (1745), Relation abrégée d'un voyage fait dans l'intérieur de l'Amérique méridionale. Depuis la côte de la mer du Sud, jusqu'aux côtes du Brésil & de la Guiane, en descendant la riviere des Amazones, relato lido em assembleia pública da Academia de Ciências no dia 28 de abril de 1745 e publicado no mesmo ano pela editora Libraire la Veuve Pissot em Paris. Paralelamente, coloca a questão de como ler um relato do passado e os motivos que levam a retraduzir uma narrativa atravessada por preconceitos sobre os povos originários. Assim, pretendo inicialmente fazer uma reflexão sobre a noção de anacronismo (Loraux, 1992), para, em seguida, refletir sobre o conceito de retradução (Faleiros & Mattos, 2017). Finalmente, discutirei algumas soluções de minha tradução confrontando-a à realizada pela editora do Senado Federal, intitulada Viagem na América Meridional descendo o rio das Amazonas (La Condamine, 2000), publicada em 2000 na coleção “O Brasil visto por estrangeiros”, sem indicação de tradutor.
Coudreau e os indígenas da Guiana Francesa: expedições do século XIX
Authors: Alves Mariana Janaina dos Santos , Fernandes José Guilherme , Debibakas Audrey
Published: November 2023

Este artigo discorre sobre o capítulo “Os indígenas da Amazônia” (Les indiens de l’Amazonie) contido na obra Os franceses na Amazônia (Les français en Amazonie) de Henri A. Coudreau, publicado em 1887. A versão utilizada foi consultada a partir do acervo digital da Université de Guyane (UG) e consta de imagens e registros feitos para fins didáticos e escolares do final do século XIX. Tratamos sobre o processo de tradução do francês antigo para o português brasileiro, considerando a perspectiva apresentada pelo geógrafo sobre os indígenas na Amazônia, especialmente, na Guiana Francesa, bem como evidenciamos o pensamento determinista da época em que se registra o posicionamento eurocêntrico, durante as expedições pela região, posto que as anotações de Coudreau se tornaram textos adaptados aos livros didáticos da Guiana Francesa, integrantes da concepção de educação nacional. Para entender o capítulo traduzido e as informações sobre as etnias mencionadas, tomamos como referência os estudos de Jean Moomou (2011) e Isabelle Léglise (2017).
The Utility of Modified Wells Score as a Pre-Test Risk Stratification Tool in Suspected Cases of Pulmonary Embolism Undergoing Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
Authors: Nisar Uzma , Nasir Hina , Malik Zaha Iqbal , Bangash Madiha , Amin Zafar , Palwa Abdur Rahim
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To assess the validity of pre-test evaluation of patients with Modified Wells score at our facility to improve diagnostic yield of CT pulmonary angiography for pulmonary embolism.
Study Design: Prospective longitudinal study.
Place and Duration: Department of Computed Tomography, Armed Forces Institute of Radiology & Imaging, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Feb to Jul 2019.
Methodology: After approval from the Ethical Review Board, 60 patients with clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism were selected. Modified Wells score was calculated for each patient, and a senior consultant reviewed their CT Pulmonary Angiograms.
Results: Sixty patients were assessed from February to July 2019. Pulmonary embolism was diagnosed in 21(35%) patients; 22(37%) patients were unremarkable, while alternate diagnosis was provided for 17(28%) patients. Modified Wells score was 66.6% sensitive and 74.3% specific for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, with a positive predictive value of 58.3% and a negative predictive value of 80.5%.
Conclusion: Modified Wells score carries a good negative predictive value for ruling out pulmonary embolism. Hospitals must devise their departmental protocol utilizing risk stratification tools, lab tests and other safer imaging alternatives, where applicable.
Assessment of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children Under Five Years of Age by Vesikari Score; A Comparative Analysis of the Efficacy of the Rota-Virus Vaccine
Authors: Rahman Asbah , Malik Qudrat ullah , Ikram Farooq , Abbasi Atif Naseem , Mumtaz Shaista , Akram Saira
Published: November 2023

Objective: To assess the severity of acute gastroenteritis by Vesikari score in children under five years of age and compare the severity in children vaccinated for Rotavirus with those who have not been vaccinated.
Study Design: Comparative Prospective study.
Place and Duration of Study: Paediatrics Department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital, and Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Oct 2019 to Oct 2020.
Methodology: Children aged 1-5 years presenting with acute gastroenteritis to the Outpatient Department were included in the study. Vesikari scoring was carried out in all of them at the presentation time. They were divided into two groups based on their Rotavirus vaccination status. The presence of hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, duration of admission and severity of Vesikari score were compared in both groups.
Results: Out of 250 children presenting with acute gastroenteritis, 135(54%) patients were male and 115(46%) were female. The mean age of the patients was 3.144±2.75 years. 165(66%) were vaccinated for Rotavirus, while 85(34%) were not vaccinated. Based on the Vesikari score, 154(61.6%) had mild, 70(28%) had moderate and 26(10.4%) had severe illness. Hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, longer duration of admission and severe forms of illness were found significantly more in the non-vaccinated group (p-value<0.05).
Conclusion: Vesikari score revealed that many children with acute gastroenteritis had moderate to severe illness. Children not vaccinated with the Rotavirus had more chances of having severe illness.
Efficacy of Manual Vacuum Aspiration versus Dilatation and Curettage in First Trimester Miscarriages
Authors: Hira Sikander  , Shazia Mahmood Awan  , Kashif Sanum
Published: November 2023

Objective: To compare the efficacy of Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) with Dilatation and Curettage (DNC) in miscarriages of the first trimester.
Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology CMH, Peshawar Pakistan, from Feb to Aug 2018.
Methodology: A total number of 182 Adult female (20-35 years of age) patients having miscarriage during the first trimester who were either primigravida or with previous history of spontaneous vaginal delivery were included in this study. Patients were assigned randomly into Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) and Dilatation and Curettage (DNC) groups using the draw randomization technique. Data regarding the efficacy of both procedures and procedural success rate was measured in all patients.
Results: A total of 182 Adult female patients, with a mean age of 30.53+5.23 years, having miscarriage in the first trimester, were evaluated. The mean gestational age at the time of abortion was 8.64+1.30 weeks, and the mean parity of study females was 1.96±0.82. The procedure was successfully done in 87(95.6%) patients in the MVA Group versus 84(92.3%) in the D&C Group (p-value 0.35).
Conclusion: Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is an effective and safe method of abortion with a success rate comparable to that of Dilatation and Curettage (D&C).
Donor Health Questionnaire and Physical Examination as a Tool for Re-Examination of Causes for Donor Deferral in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Madiha Andleeb  , Muhammad Zulqernain Imran  , Amna Qamar  , Usman Ali  , Saba Raza  , Noreen Shakeel
Published: November 2023

Objective: To reassess the reasons for blood donor deferrals as per donor history questionnaire and physical examination findings.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Blood Bank, Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi Pakistan, from Jan 2017 to Dec 2020.
Methodology: After approval from the Ethical Review Committee, all donors reporting at the blood bank were included. All donors were interrogated via a detailed donor health questionnaire. Data for donor history and physical examination findings were retrieved from the Blood Bank Information Software System (BBIS).
Results: During the study period, 33,095 donors reported at the.Blood Bank. Of the total donors, 25,531(77.1%) were accepted and donated blood, while 7564(22.9%) were deferred for different reasons. The majority of donations were from males (32773,99.0%), and female donations accounted for 1%, while females accounted for more deferrals as compared to males. Most deferrals were due to low Hemoglobin (2722,36%), followed by injection/needle stick injuries (1994,26.4%).Less common causes observed were donors not feeling fit for donations, medications, etc.
Conclusion: In our study, the deferral rate was 22.9%, with low haemoglobin being the most common cause, followed by injections/needle stick injuries.
Assessing the Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests to Quantify Proteinuria in Nephrotic Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Yahya Hina Fatima , Zubair Aasia , Bajeer Irshad Ali , Khatri Sabeeta , Aziz Madiha , Lanewala Ali Asghar
Published: November 2023

Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of 24-hour proteinuria estimation and urine dipstick-taking spot urine protein creatinine ratio as the gold standard in children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome.
Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi Pakistan, from Oct 2020 to Mar 2021.
Methodology: Proteinuric children were enrolled to quantify proteinuria by 24-hour urine protein estimation, spot urine protein creatinine ratio and urine dipstick. Sensitivity analysis was performed, and receiver operating curves were plotted to assess the diagnostic accuracies of 24-hour proteinuria and urine dipstick against spot urinary protein creatinine ratio. Scatter plots compared the correlation of serum albumin and cholesterol with 24-hour urine protein estimation and spot urine protein creatinine ratio.
Results: Forty-two children with a median age of 8 years (IQR 6–10) were included. Nephrotic range proteinuria was detected in 39(93%) children with spot ratio, 16(38%) cases using 24-hour proteinuria estimation and 50% with a urine dipstick.Twenty-four-hour protein estimation showed a sensitivity of 63.4%, and urine dipstick had a sensitivity of 53.8% in detecting nephrotic range proteinuria compared to spot ratio with a negative predictive value of 6.3% and 14.3%, respectively.Hypoalbuminemia and cholesterol correlated better with spot ratio than 24-hour proteinuria with r- values 0.0143 and 0.0713, respectively.
Conclusion: Twenty-four-hour urine protein estimation and dipstick correlate with spot urine protein creatinine ratio in detecting nephrotic proteinuria with no statistical difference in diagnostic accuracy.
An Insight Into Neonatal Cholestasis; A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Authors: Azhar Sughra , Farooq Ikam  , Sarina Zainab Shirazi  , Junaid Altaf  , Rahmeen Pervaiz
Published: November 2023

Objective: To determine the frequencies of various etiologies of neonatal cholestasis diagnosed by clinical findings and laboratory investigations at the Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Pediatric Department of Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Jan 2021 to Apr 2022.
Methodology: Infants of either gender aged 14 days to six months admitted to Inpatient facility who had jaundice with direct bilirubin and more than 20% of total bilirubin were included in the study. The proforma was formulated to record the clinical features, laboratory investigations, weight, level of activity and consanguinity among the parents.
Results: A total of 146 infants were included in the study. Jaundice was seen in 100% of infants, hepatomegaly in 66.4%, splenomegaly in 38.4%, followed by ascites in 25%. The most common aetiology of neonatal cholestasis was Biliary Atresia 26.7% in the extrahepatic Group, Idiopathic Neonatal Hepatitis 25.3% in the intrahepatic Group. Consanguinity was present in parents of 65% of infants.
Conclusion: The most common aetiology of extrahepatic Neonatal Cholestasis was Biliary Atresia, while Idiopathic Neonatal Hepatitis and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis were the most common causes of intrahepatic cholestasis.
The Effect of The Art Education Status of Gifted Students on Their Professional Preferences
Authors: Bağrıaçık Belgin , Emir Serap
Published: November 2023

This study aims to investigate the effect of gifted students' art education on their professional preferences. The survey model, one of the quantitative research models, was used. A total of 320 students from the Çukurova Science and Art Center art field and general talent field, which were determined by the convenience sampling method, constitute the research sample group. The occupational preference inventory prepared by Atli and Kendal (2017) was used in the research. The inventory comprises six sub-dimensions: investigative, entrepreneurial, artistic, social, realistic, and traditional. Independent Sample t-Test and Anova Test were applied for the analyses, and Cohen's d and Eta Square tests were applied to calculate the effect level in meaningful data. As a result of the research on general talent and art students, it has been determined that there are significant differences in gender, school type, school level, and age.
Ethnic/Racial Differences in Mathematics Performance of Texas Grade 3 Students: A Statewide, Multiyear Study
Authors: Davenport Gaylon , Slate John R
Published: November 2023

In this investigation, the extent to which differences were present in the mathematics achievement by the ethnicity/race of Grade 3 students in Texas were analyzed. Data obtained from the Texas Education Agency Public Education Information Management System for all Texas Grade 3 students who took the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness Mathematics exam were examined for the 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019 school years. In all three years analyzed, statistically significant differences were revealed in overall mathematics achievement and in all four Mathematics Reporting categories. Inferential statistical analyses revealed a clear stair-step effect. Asian students were the highest performing ethnic/racial group in all four Mathematics Reporting categories and all three performance level standards, followed by White, Hispanic, and Black students. Suggestions for future research and implications for policy and practice were provided.
Satisfaction Levels of Social Studies Teacher Candidates with Regard to Distance Education
Authors: KAYA Fatih
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to examine the satisfaction levels of pre-service social study teachers regarding distance education. Based on this purpose, survey and causal comparison models, which are among the quantitative research approaches, were preferred together. The study population consists of students in the Social Studies Teaching undergraduate program. The sample consisted of 238 pre-service Social Studies teachers studying in the Social Studies Teacher Education program at İnönü University, who were selected from the population using the simple random sampling method. The data of the study were obtained by using the "satisfaction scale" developed by Ilgaz (2008). The data collected with the satisfaction scale used to determine the satisfaction of pre-service social studies teachers with distance education were examined for normality before being analyzed. In this direction, skewness and kurtosis values were examined (Gürbüz Şahin, 2017). It was determined that the skewness and kurtosis values obtained because of the analysis were within the "±1.5" range determined according to Tabachnick and Fidell (2013). The determined values show that the scale data meet the normal distribution criteria. Therefore, unrelated samples t-test and ANOVA, which are parametric tests, were used in the analysis because of the research, it was concluded that the satisfaction levels of pre-service teachers regarding distance education were high.
Development of proposals for the reconstruction of block complete switchgear
Authors:   State Agrarian University of the Northern Trans-Urals, Romanova Galina , Romanov Artem
Published: November 2023

One of the priority tasks in the modern realities of the Russian energy sector is to increase the economic efficiency of energy facilities and the energy system as a whole. In this regard, the progressive electric power industry should be based on a modern technical base, which, in turn, requires timely organization and management of the process of production and transmission of electricity. In addition, it is necessary to optimize the use of existing equipment and, if possible, increase the economic efficiency of the industry by upgrading outdated equipment. It is very important to gradually turn off outdated old equipment and replace it with modern, improved equipment. Special attention should also be paid to issues related to the quality of electricity and the reliability of its delivery to consumers. Keywords: DEVELOPMENT, PROPOSALS, RECONSTRUCTION, SWITCHGEAR, RELIABILITY, OPERATION, OPERATION
Automation of calculations of short-circuit currents and voltage losses in power supply systems and integration into a CAD system
Authors:   State Agrarian University of the Northern Trans-Urals, Savchuk Ivan , Smolin Nikolay , Serov Alexey
Published: November 2023

Modern design of power supply systems is closely related to huge amounts of data that require fast and accurate processing in order to ensure uninterrupted and reliable operation of the system. A specialized software solution has been developed to efficiently process such volumes of data. The program provides an opportunity to check the accuracy of the selected protection equipment, cable lines and identify unreliable elements in the system. This allows engineers to verify the reliability and efficiency of the designed power supply system, as well as to make the necessary adjustments to ensure uninterrupted operation. Keywords: AUTOMATION, CALCULATION, INTEGRATION, VOLTAGE, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, DESIGN, CAD SYSTEMS, DATA ANALYSIS, SOFTWARE
XANTOGRANULOMA JUVENIL: UMA RARIDADE
Authors: Ulacia Cecília , Alves Alexandre , Mota Frederico , Huang Jessica , Araujo Pollyana , Perez-Bóscollo Adriana
Published: November 2023

O xantogranuloma juvenil é uma patologia rara e benigna, pertencente ao vasto grupo das histiocitoses não Langerhans. Surge tipicamente em idade pediátrica, podendo ter apresentação neonatal. O envolvimento é predominantemente cutâneo sob a forma de pápulas ou nódulos de coloração amarela e/ou eritematosos, assintomáticos, solitários ou múltiplos. O envolvimento extracutâneo é mais frequente em crianças com menos de dois anos e com múltiplas lesões, sendo o olho o local mais afetado. Destacamos este caso clínico pela apresentação não usual em couro cabeludo, semelhante a um cisto triquilemal.
Pollen-based reconstructions of Holocene climate trends in the eastern Mediterranean region
Authors: Cruz-Silva Esmeralda , Harrison Sandy P. , Prentice I. Colin , Marinova Elena , Bartlein Patrick J. , Renssen Hans , Zhang Yurui
Published: November 2023

Abstract. There has been considerable debate about the degree to which climate has driven societal changes in the eastern Mediterranean region, partly through reliance on a limited number of qualitative records of climate changes and partly reflecting the need to disentangle the joint impact of changes in different aspects of climate. Here, we use tolerance-weighted, weighted-averaging partial least squares to derive reconstructions of the mean temperature of the coldest month (MTCO), mean temperature of the warmest month (MTWA), growing degree days above a threshold of 0 ∘C (GDD0), and plant-available moisture, which is represented by the ratio of modelled actual to equilibrium evapotranspiration (α) and corrected for past CO2 changes. This is done for 71 individual pollen records from the eastern Mediterranean region covering part or all of the interval from 12.3 ka to the present. We use these reconstructions to create regional composites that illustrate the long-term trends in each variable. We compare these composites with transient climate model simulations to explore potential causes of the observed trends. We show that the glacial–Holocene transition and the early part of the Holocene was characterised by conditions colder than the present. Rapid increases in temperature occurred between ca. 10.3 and 9.3 ka, considerably after the end of the Younger Dryas. Although the time series are characterised by centennial to millennial oscillations, the MTCO showed a gradual increase from 9 ka to the present, consistent with the expectation that winter temperatures were forced by orbitally induced increases in insolation during the Holocene. The MTWA also showed an increasing trend from 9 ka and reached a maximum of ca. 1.5 ∘C greater than the present at ca. 4.5 and 5 ka, followed by a gradual decline towards present-day conditions. A delayed response to summer insolation changes is likely a reflection of the persistence of the Laurentide and Fennoscandian ice sheets; subsequent summer cooling is consistent with the expected response to insolation changes. Plant-available moisture increased rapidly after 11 ka, and conditions were wetter than today between 10 and 6 ka, but thereafter, α declined gradually. These trends likely reflect changes in atmospheric circulation and moisture advection into the region and were probably too small to influence summer temperature through land–surface feedbacks. Differences in the simulated trajectory of α in different models highlight the difficulties in reproducing circulation-driven moisture advection into the eastern Mediterranean.
Wybór listów pisanych do Redakcji i Redaktora "Naszej Przeszłości
Authors: Homola Irena
Published: November 2023

W poniższym opracowaniu z kilku tysięcy listów zgromadzonych w Archiwum Redakcji „Naszej Przeszłości” w ciągu 33 lat wybrano kilkadziesiąt związanych tak ze sprawami redakcyjnymi, jak i z osobą Redaktora. Korespondencja zgromadzona w Archiwum Wydawnictwa pochodzi z rozmaitych stron świata i różnych części Polski. Są to zarówno listy od najwyższych dostojników kościelnych, kardynałów czy arcybiskupów lub biskupów, jak i od ludzi świeckich związanych bądź pracą naukową, bądź zainteresowaniami z Redakcją studiów nad historią Kościoła w Polsce.
"Nasza Przeszłość", Tom XXXVI-L (1971-1978). Bibliografia zawartości
Authors: Kopiec Jan
Published: November 2023

Zawiera bibliografię zawartości „Naszej Przeszłości” tomów 36-50.
Słowo wstępne
Authors: Bańka Józef , Bartel Wojciech , Kopiec Jan , Urban Wincenty
Published: November 2023

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Warsztat pracy Redaktora
Authors: Sczaniecki Paweł
Published: November 2023

Przedmiotem opracowania jest biblioteka ks. prof. Alfonsa Schletza, redaktora „Naszej Przeszłości” oraz to wszystko, co składa się na jego warsztat pracy. Zawiązkiem przyszłej biblioteki stała się klerycka półka, podczas gdy na archiwum składały się notatki z wykładów. W bibliotece udało się zgromadzić  około 7 tysięcy druków. Osobiste notatki z lektury Redaktora dały początek zbiorom archiwalnym, bo z czasem warsztat naukowy wzbogaciły rękopisy zgodnie z zainteresowaniami gromadzącego.
Ks. Alfons Schletz - profesor i wykładowca
Authors: Kopiec Jan
Published: November 2023

Przedmiotem artykułu jest przybliżenie działalności pedagogicznej ks. Schletza. Nie ograniczała się ona tylko do Stradomia, ale również w innych ośrodkach angażowano go z uwagi na możliwości właściwej formacji historycznej zaszczepianej alumnom. W ramach aktywności pedagogicznej rozwinął ks. Schletz pracę wśród zakonów żeńskich w Krakowie, prowadząc naukowe seminarium z historii zakonów oraz dając wiele interesujących wykładów z dziedziny historii Kościoła. W artykule zwrócono uwagę także działalność w upowszechnianiu wiedzy i praktyk w zakresie prowadzenia archiwum i pisania kroniki parafialnej czy klasztornej.
Aktivitas Port Clearance Pengurusan Dokumen PT. Pelayaran Sumatra Timur Indonesia
Authors: Widyanto Handoyo , Astriawati Ningrum , Suyanti Suyanti , Fikri Fikri
Published: November 2023

A procurement for the smooth arrival and departure of ships (port clearance) must be in accordance with existing procedures so that ships can leave the port and arrive safely at the destination port. The purpose of this study is to determine activities related to the clearance of document management by PT. Pelayaran Sumatra Timur Indonesia. This research is a type of qualitative descriptive research. In the research method, there are two types of data in this study, namely primary data and secondary data. There are 3 methods of obtaining the data needed during the research time including observation methods, interview methods and documentation methods. The results showed that the clearance activity of PT. East Sumatra Indonesia shipping there are several procedures for handling documents on ships, namely, checking shipping orders, checking cargo manifests or loading lists and checking cargo shipping lists or boot notes and other important ship requirements. The document clearance procedure is divided into two, namely clearance in and clearance out. The clearance procedure is the process of obtaining permits for ships that will arrive at the port to related agencies. Clearance out the procedure on PT. East Sumatra Indonesia shipping includes after the ship has finished carrying out activities at the port and will again sail out of the port area, the agent re-requests the ship's departure or clearance.
Deteksi Dini Ciri Ciri Stunting
Authors: SSiT.,M.Keb Inge Anggi Anggarini,
Published: November 2023

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak merupakan hal yang harus diperhatikan sejak usia dini. Kegagalan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan akan berakibat terhadap kesejahteraaan anak. Salah satu gangguan dalam pertumbuhan anak yang saat ini sedang marak dibicarakan adalah stunting. Beberapa faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya stunting diantaranya adalah kurangnya pengetahuan ibu mengenai kesehatan dan gizi pada masa sebelum dan masa kehamilan serta setelah melahirkan sehingga mengakibatkan kurang baiknya praktik pengasuhan anak dan pelayanan kesehatan. Edukasi mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu menyusui. Edukasi atau penyuluhan dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan atau pemahaman masyarakat. Adapun kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang akan dilakukan berjudul Deteksi Dini Ciri Ciri Stunting. Kegiatan ini akan dilaksanakan pada Juni-Juli 2023 di PMB Herasdiana Palembang. Selama periode 2 bulan tersebut akan dilakukan beberapa tahapan persiapan dan berkoordinasi dengan pihak terkait dan melakukan edukasi kepada ibu di PMB Herasdiana Palembang.
STRATEGIES FOR DISSEMINATING IMMIGRATION INFORMATION AT THE CLASS I IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF TPI BENGKULU
Authors: Akbar Rasona S , Nurkumalawati Intan , Rahmawan Mizan Tri
Published: November 2023

Based on the cultural factors of the people who prefer audio-visual rather than typography, and the majority of people already have smartphones making it easier to access information through social media, based on this phenomenon, the Immigration Office requires to implement new ideas in packaging immigration information using short films. This study aims to determine the strategy of disseminating immigration information using short films and the public's response to the strategy. The reason for doing this research is that researchers are interested in the strategy of disseminating information using short films because apart from being able to provide entertainment to the public, they also provide education on Immigration information. This type of research is a qualitative research with a descriptive analysis approach. The object of this research is the Functionary of Immigration Office Class I TPI Bengkulu and the people of Bengkulu Province. The results of interviews in this study show that the society prefers information that uses audio visuals rather than typography. The target in this strategy is people aged 18 years and over or already have an ID card. The content of the message conveyed is presented with light subjet so that it is easily understood by the public. By adopting local wisdom the use of regional languages in short films to attract attention and make it easier for the public to understand the message of the short film. The media used are also those that are familiar with the community, namely Instagram and YouTube. This is evidenced by the public response that the use of the short film is appropriate.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PAPERLESS AND E-BILLING SYSTEMS IN THE FIELD OF SERVICE AND VERIFICATION OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Authors: Rosmaya Mila , Wilonotomo W , Novan Ripsandi Ohei Rully
Published: November 2023

The paperless system discussed in this research is a system applied to the sector of travel document service and verification that replaces the paper-based form containing applicant’s data into a digital form. E-billing system discussed in this research is the actualization of paperless system mentioned earlier. This system replaces the paper- based payment billing to the digital payment billing. The e-billing is sent to the applicant by short messages service. This research analyzes the implementation of paperless and e- billing systems in travel documents service and discovers the corporate image of the West Jakarta Special Class I of Non Checkpoint Immigration Office formed through the implementation of paperless and e-billing systems. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method. The analysis involves paperless theory and corporate image theory to answer and analyze the problems in this research. The technique of data collection comprises a semi-structured interview, observation and documentation. Data processing and analysis techniques refer to Miles and Huberman’s concept. The results of this research show usefulness of the paperless and e-billing system that has been implemented in the process of travel documents service as well as portrays the positive corporate image of the West Jakarta Special Class I of Non Checkpoint Immigration Office established by implementing the paperless and e-billing system.