bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Age-independent association between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and blood pressure in middle-aged adults
Authors: Zhao Huijun , Lu Yiwen , Niu Junjie , Bian Hong , Kuang Xingya
Published: August 2023

Background/Aim. There is growing evidence suggesting that high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a reliable biomarker in patients with hypertension. While the relation-ship between hypertension and age is well established, the connection between hs-CRP and age remains unclear. The aim of the study was to determine a relationship between hs-CRP and age, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure in middle-aged people. Methods. This cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shanghai, China, and it included data from 1,677 healthy male participants aged 18 to 50 years and 1,127 healthy female participants aged 19 to 49 years recruited during routine health examinations. The hs-CRP, BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were recorded. Results. The participants were first separated into four age quartile groups, in which an increase in BMI, SBP, and DBP was observed but not in hs-CRP. Afterward, the participants were divided into four hs-CRP quartile groups, in which an increase in BMI, SBP, and DBP was noted, but not in age. Finally, using Pearson correlation, positive correlations were found between hs-CRP, BMI, SBP, and DBP, but no correlation was discovered between age and hs-CRP. Conclusion. The authors showed that age is likely a confounding factor that correlates with SBP, DBP, and BMI, but it does not directly correlate with hs-CRP.
Prevalência de ansiedade e depressão em turma de estudantes de medicina com ensino remoto
Authors: Nunes Jefferson Torres , Soares Daniel Victor Silva , Araujo Lizandra Melo de , Conceição Edla Camila da
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: identificar a prevalência de ansiedade e depressão em estudantes de medicina com ensino na modalidade remota e possíveis fatores associados. Métodos: estudo observacional com delineamento transversal em alunos do primeiro período do curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Piauí\CSHNB no ano de 2021, que funcionou inteiramente de forma remota em decorrência do período da pandemia de COVID-19. Os dados foram coletados por meio da aplicação de um questionário anônimo on-line, após aprovação do CEP\UFPI. Resultados: foram avaliados 20 estudantes de medicina do segundo período do curso com média de idade de 21 anos (±3,1; DP). A prevalência de ansiedade foi de 65%, enquanto de depressão 30%. Entre os indivíduos com ansiedade prevaleceram os homens, de cor parda, de outros estados, que moravam com familiares/cônjuges, com parceiro fixo, com afinidade por alguma religião, que faziam uso de álcool ou drogas ilícitas e não usavam medicamento para a ansiedade, porém com significância estatística (p<0,05) apenas o sexo biológico e ter parceiro fixo. Entre os estudantes com suspeita de depressão prevaleceram os do sexo masculino, de cor parda, de outros estados, morando com familiares, com afinidade religiosa, que não usavam medicamentos para depressão e usavam álcool ou drogas ilícitas, nenhuma diferença significante. Considerações Finais: foi evidenciado uma alta prevalência de sinais de ansiedade e depressão em alunos de turma remota de medicina. A principal limitação do estudo foi o número reduzido de participantes.
Portraying EFL teacher's questioning strategies and practices: the case of a vocational school in Indonesia
Authors: Rahayu Nurti , Suharti Dwi Sloria
Published: August 2023

Although many studies have explored teacher questioning strategies (TQS) in EFL classrooms, only some studies have been conducted in EFL online classes in a vocational high school context. This study aims to shed the EFL online classroom practices regarding using first language and teacher's questioning strategy. To this end, a qualitative case study was conducted at one public vocational school in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through Zoom recordings for four sessions and classroom observation. Additionally, follow-up interviews were conducted after the classes. The data were analysed with thematic analysis. The findings revealed bilingual classrooms with teachers adopting the first language to build rapport, ice-breaking, and grammar explanation. The teachers also adopted various TQS: rephrasing, repetition, simplification, and decomposition. The findings confirm the roles of teachers' questioning strategies to improve students' engagement. This engagement contributes to students' understanding, resulting in enhanced learning effectiveness. Therefore, teachers need to strengthen their awareness of their questioning abilities to optimise the teaching and learning experience in the classroom.
Eco-ELT for environmental research and praxis in ELT
Authors: Saiful Jepri Ali
Published: August 2023

Global environmental catastrophes affecting present planetary ecosystems necessitate immediate and coordinated actions from all sectors and disciplines, including English language teaching (ELT). ELT shares the responsibilities with other disciplines to address ecological crises like climate change and biodiversity loss. However, environmental research and praxis in ELT lack of movement due to lack of unifying concept. An existing related concept, Eco-ELT, focuses solely on ecocriticism approach in ELT, limiting its scope. In fact, environmental research and praxis in ELT can take many forms, approaches, and models. For that reason, this conceptual article extends the Eco-ELT by elaborating on its philosophical standpoints: ontology, epistemology, and axiology. It also presents the Eco-ELT principle and framework of practice for English teachers, curriculum designers, and policymakers to implement the Eco-ELT intervention in English education. Finally, it elucidates the Eco-ELT research principle and area. These complete elaborations of the Eco-ELT aim to enhance and organize the structure of environmental movement in ELT and advance the contributions of ELT in decolonizing the Earth.
Riau Regional Government Collaboration in the Implementation of the P4GN National Action Plan
Authors: Eka Putri Dewi Oktafia , Mardeni Indra , Malik Ichsan , Sumertha I. Gede , Widodo Pujo , Saragih Herlina J
Published: August 2023

Indonesia is currently facing quite serious challenges in terms of the abuse of narcotics and illegal drugs. In general, narcotics and psychotropic substances can be used as medicinal ingredients in the medical field and in the development of science. The effects of this dependence can result in death. Not only that, other aspects such as moral and social are also affected by narcotics abuse. One of the biggest problems in Riau is the high circulation of drugs coming from abroad. The high distribution of drugs is influenced by various factors, in this case, geographical and demographic conditions in Riau. Based on the identification of drug-handling problems in Riau Province that have been explained, this paper has the objectives of, among others, analyzing efforts to implement P4GN, especially in the context of tackling drug trafficking and abuse in Riau Province; and analyze efforts to implement P4GN in Riau from a national security perspective. This research approach is qualitative with a descriptive research design. The research location is in Riau Province with the determination of informants using a purposive sampling technique. Collaborative governance focuses on the voluntary aspects of collaborative practice. From the voluntary aspect is expected that every actor involved can work optimally to achieve goals in the effort to implement P4GN in Riau Province. Communities, especially in Riau and throughout Indonesia in general, to correctly understand the concept of national security in a comprehensive manner.
The Social and Political Factors on the Decision-Making Process in Land Acquisition for Sicincin-Padang Toll Road Construction, West Sumatera
Authors: Putri Nora Eka , Helmi Helmi , Noer Melinda , Yossyafra Yossyafra
Published: August 2023

Land acquisition for the construction of toll roads is a key component of growth, however property acquisition has run into challenges. One of these challenges is that there hasn't been an adequate amount of community involvement and social and political studies of the impacted communities, which puts the community at risk while also impeding the efficient building of toll roads. With the use of the variables of community culture, political will, land governance, and community involvement in the decision-making process, this study tries to explain the elements that affect the decision-making process in land acquisition planning. The research strategy is a quantitative. 325 respondents completed questionnaires distributed to the impacted neighborhoods, which were used to gather research data. The data was then analyzed using structural equation models (Structural Equation Models) utilizing the AMOS application and the Sobel test. According to the study's findings, the decision-making process was significantly influenced by community culture, political will, and land governance. In light of community cultural characteristics such as political will, land governance, and community involvement, the study's conclusion shows that a model for land acquisition policy decision-making exists.
Social learning and integration factors that affect first-year medical students transitioning directly from high school
Authors: Tlalajoe-Mokhatla Nokuthula , Van der Merwe Lynette J. , Jama Mpho P.
Published: August 2023

Medical student's transition from high school to a new educational environment poses academic and personal challenges that could lead to withdrawal, dismissal or failure. Students who do not feel connected to the social and academic life of the educational environment are at risk of drop-out. Hence, most medical education institutions use remediation programmes to address learning gaps and increase the chances of student success. This study aimed to identify factors that affected the social learning and integration of undergraduate medical students who had failed the first year of study. The nominal group technique (NGT) was used involving 15 participants who had completed a six-month remediation programme. Results revealed the top five ranked and themed social learning and integration factors were underpreparedness, self-management, alienation, confidence and academic advice. Self-awareness and self-management were identified as complementary skills to address these factors. The study found that students could make valuable contributions to address challenges in the educational environment and enhance successful transition. In addition to other studies recommending a focus on academic integration, these results also pointed to the importance of social integration of first-year students as they transition from high school to a new educational environment at university.
Can life satisfaction be measured fairly for different groups of South African first-year university students? Testing differential item functioning and invariance of The Satisfaction With Life Scale
Authors: Van Rensburg Clarisse , Mostert Karina
Published: August 2023

Student well-being has gradually become a topic of interest in higher education, and the accurate, valid, and reliable measure of well-being constructs is crucial in the South African context. This study examined item bias and configural, metric and scalar invariance of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) for South African first-year university students. A cross-sectional design was used. A sample of 780 first-year South African university students was included. Confirmatory factor analysis, differential item functioning (DIF) measurement invariance, and internal consistency were tested. A one-factor structure was confirmed. Item 1 of the SWLS was particularly problematic concerning bias (uniform and non-uniform bias). Measurement invariance was established; however, Item 1 was again problematic, resulting in only partial metric and scalar invariance. The scale was reliable (α ≥ 0.70). This study contributes to the limited research on the specific psychometric properties of the SWLS in a diverse Higher Education setting. The results could assist with valid and reliable measurement when developing interventions to enhance student well-being.
STUDI REDUKSI GRAPHENE OXIDE SECARA KIMIA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ASCORBIC ACID YANG RAMAH LINGKUNGAN
Authors: FITHRI HAFIDHEA LUTHFIANA , FITRILAWATI F , SYAKIR NORMAN
Published: August 2023

Untuk keperluan aplikasi banyak digunakan graphane oxide (GO) sebagai prekursor guna menghasilkan graphene like material yang dikenal sebagai reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Untuk menghasilkan rGO dalam jumlah besar sering dipergunakan proses reduksi secara kimia. Sejauh ini banyak digunakan senyawa hydrazine sebagai agen pereduksi untuk menghasilkan rGO, namun senyawa hydrazine sangat berbahaya bagi lingkungan. Telah dilaporkan penggunaan ascorbic acid (AA) sebagai agen pereduksi yang ramah lingkungan untuk menghasilkan rGO. Dalam penelitian ini dikaji proses reduksi secara kimia dengan menggunakan ascorbic acid. Perbandingan konsentrasi antara GO dan AA yang digunakan adalah 1:10. Pertama disiapkan dispersi GO dengan konsentrasi 0,2 mg/mL dan larutan AA dengan konsentrasi 2 mg/mL. Selanjutnya dispersi GO dan larutan AA dicampurkan dan dilakukan pengadukan selama 24 jam pada suhu . Hasil pengukuran dengan  spectroscopy UV-Vis memperlihatkan nilai energi gap GO sebesar 3,36 eV menurun menjadi 2,72 eV menjadi rGO setelah dikenakan proses reduksi. Spektrum Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) dari rGO dibandingkan dengan GO menunjukkan adanya penurunan intensitas gugus O-H, C-H, C=O, C-O, dan C-O-C. Selain itu hasil pengukuran EDS menunjukkan rasion C/O berubah dari 44% menjadi 26,729%  setelah dilakukan proses reduksi. Hasil pengukuran XRD menunjukkan sampel rGO memiliki nilai  di 27,873 Dengan jarak interlayernya 3,198  Kata kunci: reduced graphene oxide, ascorbic acid, ramah lingkungan
Detecção de fitoplâncton através do Índice de Área Foliar (IAF) e drone em um reservatório do semiárido
Authors: Santos Tayran Oliveira dos , Silveira Nara Tôrres , Tibúrcio Igor Maciel , Galvíncio Josiclêda Domiciano , Pimentel Rejane Magalhães de Mendonça
Published: August 2023

O monitoramento ambiental é uma ferramenta indispensável para o gerenciamento dos recursos hídricos, especialmente em regiões que estão sob escassez hídrica, como no nordeste brasileiro. O estado de Pernambuco é considerado o menor em disponibilidade hídrica, reforçando a necessidade do acompanhamento destes ambientes para a formulação de políticas públicas. No estado, pesquisas estão sendo desenvolvidas visando a aplicação das geotecnologias para a avaliação dos corpos hídricos. Deste modo, o estudo objetivou a aplicação do Índice de Área Foliar (IAF) para a detecção de fitoplâncton no reservatório Mangueira, no semiárido pernambucano. Os voos foram realizados no canal de entrada e vertedouro do reservatório, no mesmo dia, com a mesma altitude de 120 m, com aproximadamente 19 min de duração. Os ortomosaicos foram gerados e, posteriormente, aplicado o IAF utilizando o programa ADIVA (Análise de Índice de Vegetação e Água). Na análise do balanço hídrico da área do reservatório, utilizou-se o SUPer (Sistema de Unidades de Respostas Hidrológicas para Pernambuco), além de dados climatológicos da Agência Pernambucana de Águas e Clima (APAC). Os valores de IAF para a comunidade fitoplanctônica do reservatório Mangueira variou entre 2,1 a 4,2, configurando-se uma metodologia alternativa para o monitoramento dos corpos hídricos e das condições ambientais. Pode-se perceber que a aplicação do IAF em corpos hídricos é capaz de identificar a presença da comunidade fitoplanctônica em reservatório.
Human resource profiling for post-pandemic curriculum reconfiguration in higher education
Authors: Chavez Jason V. , Libre Jo Mark , Gregorio Marti W. , Cabral Nelson P.
Published: August 2023

National governments and academic higher education institutions continue to realign human resource development (HRD) strategies to address the gaps in HRD mandate. This study will investigate new and recalibrated skills that higher institutions (HEIs) professionals and the labor force produce to reconfigure curriculum development in tertiary education. The study extracts narrative from 6 curriculum developers, 3 HRD heads and h3 manpower organizations on the labor landscapes from different local and multinational industries from entry-level to mid-career ranges through case scenario-based interviews and focus group discussions to determine the skills around motivation, innovativeness, and adaptability and subsequently integrate strategic initiatives to reconfigure the compatibility of these skills from higher education institutions to post-pandemic industries. The findings reveal skills that can be managed at the individual level, e.g., self-motivation and adaptability as well as the need to emerge from the technological pressures by adapting to organizational and clientele demands. These human resource traits become the mantra of surviving and progressing in a landscape shaped by the pre- and post-pandemic setting and become the basis of HEI programs to match the needs of the labor force and the industries.
Unleashing the potential of Phlox (Phlox drummondii): Evaluating the influence of growth regulators and growing media
Authors: Aashir Muhammad Arslan , Kiran Mehwish , Rehman Habib-UR , Ullah Qudrat , Haq Fazal , Nadim Muhammad Amjad , Waseem Kashif , Ullah Ghazanfar
Published: August 2023

During the early spring in the woodlands of eastern North America, Phlox drummondii emerges as a perennial plant adorned with a profusion of blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white. Its evergreen nature adds to its charm. To manage the growth of plants or specific plant parts, plant growth regulators (PGRs) are synthesized and employed, serving as valuable tools for controlling and directing the development of various plant species. A diverse range of ornamental plants, such as Phlox drummondii, have been documented to receive exogenous applications of plant growth regulators (PGRs). Among these regulators, gibberellins (GA) play a vital role by delaying senescence in flowers and promoting the breaking of dormancy in seeds, bulbs, and corms of ornamental plants. The experiment aimed to assess the performance and determine the optimal growth medium for Phlox. Five distinct growth media were employed as treatments during the study, which took place in the Horticulture Department of Gomal University. Collected data underwent analysis through ANOVA and Tuckey HSD tests. The study’s findings revealed that the highest plant height (16 cm) was observed in the control treatment with PGR 1, closely followed by PGR 2 (11.5 cm). The treatment labeled as T5, composed of a mixture of 1/3 sand, 1/3 poultry manure, and 1/3 soil, demonstrated the most favorable results across multiple parameters such as bud initiation (BI), first flower emergence (FFE), flowers per plant (FPP), branches per plant (BPP), leaves per plant (LPP), number of roots (NR), field life of flowers (FLF), and flower diameter (FD). T4, T3, T2, and T1 treatments also exhibited similar positive outcomes, aligning with the promising performance of T5.
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for resection of unilateral noninvasive adrenal masses in dogs is associated with excellent outcomes in experienced centers
Authors: Mayhew Philipp D. , Massari Federico , Araya Felipe Lillo , van Nimwegen Sebastiaan A. , Van Goethem Bart , Singh Ameet , Balsa Ingrid M. , Steffey Michele A. , Culp William T. N. , Case J. Brad , Gibson Erin , Giuffrida Michelle A. , Hagen Briana
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

To report the short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) for resection of unilateral adrenal masses and to document risk factors for conversion and peri- and postoperative morbidity.

ANIMALS

255 client-owned dogs.

METHODS

Dogs were included if LA was attempted for resection of a unilateral adrenal mass. Medical records were evaluated and relevant data were reported, including complications, conversion, perioperative death, and long-term outcomes. Signalment, clinicopathological data, and surgical experience were factors statistically evaluated for possible associations with capsular penetration during surgery, conversion, surgical time, duration of hospital stay, death prior to discharge, mass recurrence, and survival time.

RESULTS

155 dogs had left-sided tumors, and 100 had right-sided tumors. Conversion to an open approach was performed in 9.4% of cases. Capsular penetration (19.2%) and major hemorrhage (5.4%) were the most prevalent intraoperative complications. Of the dogs operated on, 94.9% were discharged from the hospital. Lesion side, portion of the gland affected, and surgeon experience influenced surgical time. Conversion rate increased with increasing body condition score and lesion size. Risk of death prior to discharge increased with increasing lesion size. Risk of conversion and death prior to discharge were lower when performed by more experienced surgeons. Capsular penetration during LA increased the risk of tumor recurrence.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

LA for resection of unilateral adrenal masses is associated with excellent outcomes in experienced centers. Surgeons with greater experience with LA have lower surgical times, conversion rates, and risk of death prior to discharge.
Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation in dogs with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema is associated with improved clinical parameters and reduced diuretic and oxygen requirements
Authors: Prete Giulia Del , Carotenuto Alessandra M. , Ciampi Valentina , Agostinetto Giulia , Lazzarini Eleonora , Gioeni Daniela , Baio Matteo , Spalla Ilaria
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

To retrospectively compare efficacy of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) helmet against standard oxygen supplementation (STD) administered by nasal cannulae in dogs with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE).

ANIMALS

83 dogs (STD group, n = 41; CPAP group, 42) hospitalized for ACPE (January 2019 to April 2021).

METHODS

Mean respiratory rate, heart rate, systolic arterial pressure, and rectal body temperature were compared between and within groups before and at 1 (T1), 2 (T2), 3 (T3), 6 (T6), and 12 (T12) hours from the beginning of STD/CPAP therapy. Duration of oxygen supplementation, hospitalization time, total diuretic dose, additional pharmacological interventions and mortality rates were compared between groups. The veterinary bedside lung ultrasound in emergency score, thoracic radiographs, and arterial blood parameters were compared between and within groups before and at the end of CPAP/STD therapy.

RESULTS

Within both groups, clinical parameters decreased during the observation period. Mean respiratory rate and heart rate were significantly lower in the CPAP group than the STD group at T1, T2, T3, T6, and T12. Mean systolic arterial pressure was significantly lower in the CPAP group than the STD group at T2, T3, T6, and T12. Mean oxygen supplementation duration, cumulative loop diuretic dose, and both veterinary bedside lung ultrasound in emergency score and arterial PaCO2 at the end of CPAP/STD therapy were significantly lower in the CPAP group than the STD group. No significant differences were observed in hospitalization time and mortality rates.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The addition of helmet CPAP compared with standard oxygen administration showed a faster clinical improvement with lower cumulative loop diuretic and shorter oxygen supplementation in dogs hospitalized for ACPE.
Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy
Authors: Rossanese Matteo , Williams Heather , Puerta Benito de la , Scott Peter , Chanoit Guillaume , Guillén Alexandra
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

To determine the prevalence of splenic malignancy in cats undergoing splenectomy and to investigate possible factors associated with post-operative outcome.

ANIMALS

62 client-owned cats that underwent splenectomy.

METHODS

Medical records of 4 UK-based referral hospitals were searched and data reviewed retrospectively over 17 years. Factors associated with outcomes post-splenectomy were analyzed.

RESULTS

50 out of 62 cats (81%) were diagnosed with splenic neoplasia. Mast cell tumor ([MCT], 42%), hemangiosarcoma ([HSA], 40%), lymphoma and histiocytic sarcoma (6% each) were the most common tumor types. Fifteen cats (24%) presented with spontaneous hemoabdomen and were all diagnosed with splenic neoplasia. The diagnostic accuracy of cytology to detect splenic malignant lesions was 73% (100% for MCTs and 54% for mesenchymal tumors). Median survival time for cats with nonneoplastic splenic lesions was 715 days (IQR, 18 to 1,368) and 136 days for cats with splenic neoplasia (IQR, 35 to 348); median survival time was longer for cats with splenic MCT when compared to cats with HSA (348 vs 94 days; P < .001). Presence of metastatic disease and anemia (PCV < 24%) at diagnosis were associated with a poorer survival when considering all cats. Presence of anemia, a splenic mass on imaging or spontaneous hemoabdomen were associated with a diagnosis of HSA (P < .001).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Benign splenic lesions were uncommon in this cohort of cats. Spontaneous hemoabdomen should prompt the clinician to suspect neoplasia in cats with splenic disease. Anemia and evidence of metastasis at diagnosis were poor prognostic factors regardless of the final diagnosis.
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted veterinary client satisfaction and loyalty
Authors: Nichelason Amy , Genovese Jordan
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the temporal association of the COVID-19 pandemic with veterinary client loyalty and satisfaction.

SAMPLE

318,693 client satisfaction surveys, available from CalPro Research, between March 5, 2018, and May 30, 2022, from 4 veterinary practice types: colleges of veterinary medicine, emergency/critical care clinics, general practices, and specialty private practices.

METHODS

Survey data on client loyalty score (CLS), which is the likelihood of a client to recommend a practice, and 5 clinic performance domains (professionalism, communication, convenience, perceived overall value, and personalized interaction) were compared between the pre–COVID-19 (2018 to 2020) and COVID-19 eras (2020 to 2022) and by practice type. Correlations among CLS performance domains were evaluated.

RESULTS

CLS and all clinic performance domains decreased significantly during the COVID-19 era (P < .001), except professionalism. There was a significant correlation between each performance domain and overall CLS (P < .001). The most pronounced association with CLS during the COVID-19 era was for personalized interaction. Among clients who did not report a personalized interaction (ie, their dog or themselves being addressed by name), the CLS decreased from 9.47 to 4.88 (P < .001).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Our study found that client loyalty scores for veterinary clinics dropped during the COVID-19 era, although veterinary professionalism was still considered high. These data suggest that improving communication, convenience, perceived overall value, and especially personalized interactions with clients could improve client loyalty. In particular, consistently addressing clients and pets by name provides a specific, measurable, and achievable intervention for clinics to potentially sustain client satisfaction and loyalty.
Isotope Ratio – Discharge Relationships of Solutes Derived From Weathering Reactions
Authors: Druhan Jennifer L. , Benettin Paolo
Published: August 2023

To date, the vast majority of studies seeking to link discharge to solute concentrations have been based on representations of fluid age distributions in watersheds that are time-invariant. As increasingly detailed spatial and temporal datasets become available for weathering-derived riverine solute concentrations, the capacity to link this mass flux to transient routing of reactive fluids through Critical Zone environments is vital to quantitative interpretation. Relationships between fluid age distributions and the stable isotope ratios of these geogenic solutes are even less developed, yet these signatures are vital to parsing the suite of water-rock-life interactions that create concentration-discharge relationships. Here we offer the first merging of a hydrological model featuring time-variant fluid age distributions with a geochemical model for isotopically fractionating weathering reactions. Using SiO2(aq) and the corresponding silicon isotope ratio δ30Si as an example, we show that the stable isotope signatures of riverine solutes produced by weathering reactions reflect a component of the fluid age distribution that is unique to the corresponding solute concentrations. This distinct sensitivity is the result of a stronger link between isotope ratios and the age distribution parameters describing a given watershed. This novel modeling framework is used to provide a quantitative basis for the interpretation of SiO2(aq) and δ30Si in six low-order streams spread across a diversity of climates, geologies, and ecosystems. To our knowledge, this is the first forward and process-based model to describe the isotopic signatures of solutes derived from weathering reactions in watersheds subject to time-varying discharge.
Erfarenheter av socialt arbete i Malmö under det första året med covid-19 : Katastrofriskreducering, resiliens och hållbarhetens "hur"
Authors: Björngren Cuadra Carin
Published: August 2023

Den här forsknings- och utvecklingsrapporten cirklar kring en fråga: Vad innebar covid-19-pandemin för det sociala arbetet i Malmö? I rapporten återges några svar på frågan. De är formulerade i möte med en rad personer verksamma inom socialt arbete som delade med sig av sina erfarenheter under pandemins första år. Svaren på frågan är viktiga eftersom de belyser vad en kris bär med sig för det sociala arbetet. Begreppet kris ger uttryck för att situationen i fråga präglas av osäkerhet och brådska och att den hotar centrala värden. Rapporten tar både upp hur det sociala arbetet var del av den omedelbara hanteringen av pandemin i staden och placerar in det i ett bredare perspektiv som låter det sociala arbetets roll i katastrofriskreducering framträda.
GAMBARAN MEKANISME KOPING DAN BURNOUT PADA ORANG TUA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Sofiyantari Ni Gusti Ayu Putu Intan , Devi Ni Luh Putu Shinta , Nurhesti Putu Oka Yuli
Published: August 2023

The change situation during the Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge for parents to raise their children. The role of parents during a pandemic can lead to burnout which causes emotional problems so there is a risk of violent behavior in children. Coping mechanisms are needed by parents to adapt difficult situations during a pressing pandemic. This study aimed to describe the coping mechanisms and burnout among parents of elementary school students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The design of this research was descriptive quantitative with a cross sectional approach. The sample size used were 261 parents of students from SDK ST. Maria Immaculata Tabanan and SD Negeri 1 Sembung Gede were selected used the proportional stratified random sampling. The results showed that the parents of elementary school students were in the late adult age category with a median value of 39 years old. Most of the parents in this study were female, college educated, married, had two child and were still working. The results of statistical tests showed that as many as 52,9% of parents used adaptive coping mechanisms and 47,1% of parents used maladaptive coping mechanisms. The results of the analysis of the burnout rate of parents are in the low category as much as 25,7%, the moderate burnout category as much as 49,4% and the high burnout category as much as 24,9%. It was concluded that most of the parents of elementary school students in this study used adaptive coping mechanisms and had moderate burnout levels during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Conceptual framework for reporting: The impact of changes on the theory and methodology of accounting and reporting
Authors: PLOTNIKOV Viktor S. , PLOTNIKOVA Olesya V.
Published: August 2023

Subject. This article examines the impact of significant changes in the Conceptual Framework for Reporting on the theory and methodology of accounting and reporting.
Objectives. The article aims to analyze the changes in the Conceptual Framework for Reporting caused by the modern conditions of the market economy, and determine the possibility and necessity of their reflection in the theory and methodology of accounting and reporting.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of comparative and structural analyses within the framework of the systems and logical approaches.
Results. The article proves the need to introduce such indicators as contractual obligations that provide information on changes in market conditions into the accounting methodology, develop and introduce a system of consolidated accounting and reporting in the field of financial accounting, and disclose the content of the business accounting system for the formation of integrated reporting.
Conclusions. Contractual obligations, by virtue of their objectivity, should find their place in the structure of accounting and reporting, the development of a consolidated accounting system will help reflect internal relationships in a group of enterprises, as well as the activities of a consolidated group of organizations as a whole, business accounting, as a separate type of accounting, helps ensure the procedure for the formation of integrated reporting.
Military expenditure and problems of national economic growth: Theory and some macroeconomic conclusions from a special military operation
Authors: VIKULOV Sergei F. , GORGOLA Evgenii V. , GLADYSHEVSKII Vladimir L.
Published: August 2023

Subject. The article investigates the systemic crisis of the neoliberal market model and the role of military spending in the Russian economy development.
Objectives. The focus is on critical analysis of the current system of national accounts, criteria and parameters for assessing the economic growth.
Methods. The study employs methods of statistical and military-economic analysis.
Results. The paper shows that the gross domestic product does not reflect the level of economic development of the country, since it does not take into account the results obtained at the intermediate stages of production.
Conclusions. If considered, the findings will enable to improve the quality of military-political and macroeconomic forecasting.
Investigation on Potential of Slagging Fouling and Corrosion in Co-firing Bituminous Coal and Sorghum Waste Pellet
Authors: Suyatno  , Hariana  , Zulfikar Eka Prayoga Mochammad , Sugiyono Agus , Maulana Ichsan , Sana Ruhiyat Ade , Hidayat Yudi
Published: August 2023

Indonesia is a country with a very large population. Coal power plant is the largest source of electrical energy in Indonesia to meet the public's electricity supply. The problem currently being faced is that coal power plant produces high levels of CO2 emissions. Cofiring is a solution to deal with emission problems that occur. The great potential of biomass waste can be used as a coal mixture during combustion. Sorghum is one of the food crops in Indonesia with the utilization of waste that is still not optimal. This study aims to determine the potential of slagging fouling cofiring sorghum biomass with coal from East Kalimantan. The method used is blended with a composition of 5%; 10% and 15%. From the results obtained, the data shows that the potential for slagging from coal and blending is included in the medium category, while for sorghum biomass it is in the low risk potential. The results of the analysis of coal fouling and blending are included in the high risk potential, while the sorghum biomass is in the medium risk.
Logistic Regression Method for Sentiment Analysis Application on Google Playstore
Authors: Christanti Mawardi Viny , Darmaja Edward
Published: August 2023

Now days, there are a lot of social media. Each of social media has their one purpose. Each of application has their own function. We can download social media application from Playstore like Google Play or Appstore. Each Playstore gives users the opportunity to provide rating and review. Ratings and reviews from users can give conclusions about the application. Applications with a rating of 5 usually have good comments so that they are more worthy to be downloaded and used. Ratings with a small value cause other users not to use the application. Application owners need to know the results of comments from users which sometimes do not match the value given in the rating. So that the owner or application developer conducts an analysis of user comments on various social media, one of which is on the Playstore. Social media analysis is one way to get public opinion on a topic. One of them is used to analyze various applications provided in the Playstore. Various methods are used to perform social media analysis. This study uses the logistic regression method to analyze public comments into positive or negative comments. We analyze comments from social media applications on Google Play for android users. We get an accuracy value of 81% from 4 social media applications, with a total of 2268 comment data.
Study on Binary Cycle Power Plant Optimization of PLTP Tulehu Ambon with Aspen HYSYS
Authors: Ismail Pellu Deny , Maifra Kurniadi Hardi , Paul Bodywein Hattu Valentyn , Prakoso Suryo , Pasarai Usman
Published: August 2023

Ambon Island has potential geothermal energy resources, one of them is geothermal energy in Tulehu where it is managed by PT. PLN has carried out exploration drilling, but the results of the exploration well test results obtained are low temperature and low pressure, so that cannot use conventional power plants. One of the technologies that can be used in this case is the binary cycle. The binary cycle can be used for low temperature geothermal fluid by using the working fluid to drive a turbine. The purpose of this research is to optimize power output by varying the working fluid, turbine inlet pressure and condenser temperature. Working fluids used are isopentane, n-butane and isobutane. The research method uses the Aspen HYSYS and uses REFTROP as a support analysis. Research shows that the power outputs of each working fluid are 2,471.30 kW, 2,052.13 kW and 1,743.09 kW. Working fluid selected used for PLTP Tulehu is isopentane whit net power output is 2,232.55 kW.
The Data Analysis of Determining Potential Flood-Prone Areas in DKI Jakarta Using Classification Model Approach
Authors: Hadi Saiful , Fitrianah Devi , Ayumi Vina , Mooi Lim Siew
Published: August 2023

The study aims to analyze the flood data in the five Jakarta areas. The focus is to determine areas that are potentially prone to flooding. Currently, there is no identification of potential flood areas in Jakarta based on actual parameters such as total rainfall, altitude, and population density. Based on this problem, a data-driven method is applied using the C4.5 algorithm. Decision trees are used to assist the classification process in determining areas that have the potential to be prone to flooding have potential flooding in the DKI Jakarta area. The 10-fold cross validation is employed along with the confusion matrix to evaluate the model between the actual and predicted results. The study shows that this algorithm can model the Jakarta potential flood-prone areas with an accuracy value of 87.20% with precision and recall values of 90.62% and 94.84%. Based on the model, the predicted flooding area can be identified utilizing the parameters.
Automatic Door Lock Using Microcontroller
Authors: Antonius Alfred , Hugeng
Published: August 2023

Home security is one of the common worries for anyone to have. Certainly, it is necessary to ensure the security of house from whether a thief or other crimes. One of the ways to ensure the security of house is by locking the door with a key. On one hand, key is one of the oldest forms of security, there are already various shapes and kinds of keys. On the other hand, key is not the most practical usage of security, either the person brings the key together with them or leave it somewhere else only they can know. This can be a problem if somehow, they lost the key or if the key got stolen. This can be solved with a help of technology like automation. This article is about designing an automatic door lock with a microcontroller called ESP32. This door lock can help locking the house door automatically by a simple click on your smartphone. It works by controlling the movement of the key when you want to whether locking or open the door by using a servo motor that are also controlled with a microcontroller thru a smartphone. The automatic door lock can be used as solution for home security and is more practical because you no longer need to carry a key.
Addition of the concept of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) in Laguna Apartments
Authors: Christopher Lee Artaxerxes , Lianto Fermanto , Trisno Rudy
Published: August 2023

Some time ago, in the Laguna apartment, incidents such as murder, suicide, and the fall of a five-year-old child occurred. The management’s lack of supervision in the Laguna apartment causes the possibility of crime, suicide, and accidents to occur. The research method is a descriptive qualitative analysis by studying the phenomena that occur, then tailored to the concept of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) to resolve the problems that arise. The CPTED concept is a design concept shown so that every occupant feels safe in the apartment. The CPTED concept has four strategies: Surveillance, Territoriality, Natural Access Control, and Target Hardening as design solutions to ve problems in the Laguna apartment
ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19, QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO E ESTRESSE OCUPACIONAL ENTRE ENFERMEIROS DA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA DE BOA VISTA, RORAIMA
Authors: Silva Natalia Paiva da , Barros Francisco Railson Bispo de
Published: August 2023

A Unidade de Terapia Intensiva consiste em ambiente de trabalho de alta complexidade tecnológica, que pode gerar estresse na equipe de enfermagem, desfecho incrementado durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi identificar a associação entre a pandemia da Covid-19, qualidade de vida no trabalho e estresse ocupacional entre enfermeiros da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de Boa Vista, Roraima. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo-correlacional, de delineamento transversal e abordagem quantitativa com 36 enfermeiros(as) de um hospital de referência em Roraima. Os participantes responderam um questionário sociodemográfico, profissional e dos aspectos e sentimentos/comportamentos durante a Covid-19, o Total Quality of Work Life-42 e a Job Stress Scale. Os dados foram tabulados em planilhas do Excel e analisados a partir do software JAMOVI®. Os resultados preliminares indicam que 91,7% tiveram diagnóstico positivo para a Covid-19, e mesmo com aumento na demanda de trabalho (97,2%), cansaço (94,4%), insônia (63,9%), irritação (72,2%) e medo (91,7%), não se sentiram valorizados (69,4%) e não receberam apoio (83,3%), o que pode ter refletido nos níveis insatisfatórios das esferas biológica/fisiológica e econômica/política na qualidade de vida laboral, e um discreto nível de satisfação no geral. Referente aos scores de estresse, os participantes apresentaram alta demanda psicológica (15,1) e alto controle (18,4), o que se traduz como um trabalho ativo. Verifica-se que as vivências dos participantes no cuidado crítico durante a pandemia influenciaram na percepção do trabalho, e que, mesmo tendo um trabalho ativo considerado menos nocivo, a longo prazo pode se tornar negativo.
NÍVEL DE ESTRESSE E FATORES CONTRIBUINTES EM ACADÊMICOS DE ENFERMAGEM DA UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE RORAIMA
Authors: Sousa Carliane Oliveira , Barros Francisco Railson Bispo de
Published: August 2023

O estresse é um evento psicossocial com efeitos biológicos que ocorrem na percepção de uma ameaça real ou imaginária que pode afetar a integridade psicológica ou física de um indivíduo. Sendo assim, objetificou-se identificar o nível de estresse e os fatores contribuintes percebidos em acadêmicos de enfermagem da Universidade Estadual de Roraima. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa com 55 acadêmicos do curso de Enfermagem de uma instituição pública. Os dados foram coletados entre dezembro de 2022 e abril de 2023. Aplicou-se questionário para caracterização dos dados sociodemográficos, acadêmicos, de sono, atividade física e alimentação. O Nível de estresse foi avaliado por meio da Escala de Percepção de Estresse-10. A análise de dados realizou-se por meio do Microsoft Office Excel® 2020 e do Software Jamovi. Os resultados preliminares indicam que a média de idade dos discentes foi de 22,3 anos (dp=2,3), prevalecendo os indivíduos do gênero feminino, cor parda, solteiro, sem filhos, residindo na capital, carro como principal meio de transporte, morando com os pais, sem atividade laboral, satisfeitos com o curso, mantendo atividade física regular, sem alimentação saudável e média de sono de 6,4 horas (dp=1,6). Em relação ao nível de estresse verificou-se que a média dos domínios positivos foi (57,7) e dos domínios negativos foi (70,0). O domínio negativo que inclui facetas como ansiedade, impaciência e incompetência teve destaque, evidenciando que o nível de estresse é um indicador significativo no que tange a saúde mental e a qualidade de vida dos acadêmicos de Enfermagem.
INSETOS DE OCORRÊNCIA NAS CULTURAS DO MILHO E DO FEIJÃO NO SISTEMA SOLTEIRO E CONSORCIADO CULTIVADOS EM SUCESSÃO À LEGUMINOSAS
Authors: Silva Leudiane Luz da , Souza Mariana Ramos de , Castro Tatiane Marie Martins Gomes de
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho teve como objetivo identificar os grupos de insetos coletados em cultivos de milho e de feijão solteiros e consorciados. O experimento foi conduzido em uma propriedade de agricultura familiar do município de Rorainópolis, sul de Roraima, a qual está em processo de transição do sistema convencional para orgânico. Um total de 197 espécimes foram coletados pertencentes a diferentes grupos de insetos das ordens Coleoptera, Dermaptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera e Lepidoptera.
PALEOBOTÂNICA DA BACIA DO TACUTU (PARTE II)
Authors: Silva Aurino Gabriel Souza , Lobo Karen Roque de Oliveira , Ângelo Láisa Raely Nascimento , Oliva Daisy Alves , Souza Juliane Marques
Published: August 2023

A bacia sedimentar do Tacutu situa-se na fronteira do Brasil com a República Cooperativa da Guiana e tem se mostrado como um importante local para estudos paleobotânicos. Este projeto tem como objetivo desenvolver um banco de dados com morfoanatomia de folhas de angiospermas atuais para fins de comparação com folhas de angiospermas fósseis (Cenozoicas) recuperadas da Bacia sedimentar do Tacutu, Roraima. Assim, a proposta, além de fornecer informações sobre a flora da Amazônia pré-histórica, também visa realizar comparações com as espécies atuais, mostrando relações com seus ancestrais. Ao todo foram coletadas, processadas e descritas 12 espécies que ocorrem no "lavrado" de Roraima, dentre elas: Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth, Davilla aspera (Aubl.) Benoist, Cassia moschata Kunth, Psidium guinense Sw, Bauhinia sp L. Bauhinia forficata Link, Casearia sylvestris Sw., Bowdichia virgilioides Kunth, Hymenaea sp. L., Xylopia aromática (Lam.) Mart., Curatella americana L., Godmania aesculifolia (Kunth) Standl e Miconia sp. Ruiz & Pav.