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Influence of Learning Activities Based on the Constructionism Approach in Digital Learning Ecosystem on Self-directed Learning Skills
Authors: Techakosit Somsak , Rukngam Teerapop
Published: June 2024

Due to the advancement of digital technology in the 21st century, self-directed learning (SDL) skills have become crucial for learning in the digital era, which is characterized by rapid change. Most previous studies have focused on enhancing SDL skills through various instructional methods. Today, technology plays a crucial role in learning. In the current context, exploring the outcomes of incorporating digital technology in teaching methods to enhance SDL skills is an intriguing subject. This study investigated the impact of SDL skills and learning achievement promotion by employing learning activities based on the constructionism approach in a digital learning ecosystem (DLE). The study used a quasi-experimental research approach with a non-equivalent pre-test and post-test control group design. The participants were eleventh-grade students. The results showed that both the SDL skills and learning achievement of the experimental group increased more compared to those of the control group. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that learning-by-marking within an environment where numerous digital technologies serve as learning tools has a positive impact on SDL skills and learning achievement.
Artificial Intelligence Technology for Interactive Mobile Devices and Its Application in 3D Visual Design
Authors: Zhang Chun
Published: June 2024

The use of visual rationality in planning and designing indoor 3D spaces can effectively enhance the quality of environmental art design. For the rational planning and design of 3D spaces, it is essential to assign attribute values to the rational evaluation index of 3D space planning, determine the weight vector of rational evaluation factors for indoor 3D space planning, and accomplish the visual rationality planning and design of indoor 3D spaces. 3D reconstruction is one of the primary objectives and focal points of machine vision research. The principle is to extract 3D information from the 2D image captured by the machine’s sensors in order to reconstruct a 3D scene model. The traditional method constructs the evaluation index system for indoor 3D space planning to determine the weight of the evaluation index for alternative points. However, it overlooks the weight vector of the evaluation factors, leading to low accuracy in rational planning. This paper optimizes the effect of structured light reconstruction using photometric stereo vision. Firstly, the text delves into the impact of light sources on the 3D reconstruction effect. Subsequently, a fusion algorithm combining 3D and structured light reconstruction methods is introduced, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Experimental results show that this algorithm has a superior 3D reconstruction effect.
M-Thyroid Care Mobile App: Virtual Video Consultation Application for Thyroid Clinic
Authors: Noorulsadiqin Azbiya Yaacob  , Ahmad Hanis Mohd Shabli  , Noor Rafhati Adyani Abdullah
Published: June 2024

The present study aims to enhance thyroid clinics by proposing solutions through collaboration between medical experts and researchers, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services. To minimize unnecessary in-person consultations, a doctor requested the development of an app to address non-critical physical consultation appointments. Design-based research is a robust methodology that combines theory-driven inquiry with real-world problem-solving to develop interventions or serve as the basis for the research being discussed. M-Thyroid Care is designed to provide a practical and cost-effective platform for online consultations, facilitating video calls between patients and doctors. By leveraging this technology, the app aims to enhance patient monitoring and optimize the efficiency of thyroid clinic consultations. Moreover, the integrated chat feature allows for real-time communication, fostering effective doctor-patient interaction even outside of scheduled appointments. Additionally, the app enables the sharing of files, videos, and images, empowering doctors to review diagnostic reports and relevant visual data remotely. This further streamlines the consultation process. By reducing the reliance on physical visits for non-critical cases, the app has the potential to enhance access to specialized care, decrease wait times, and optimize resource utilization in the clinic setting. The prototype has the potential to enhance patient care, as demonstrated by this proactive engagement with stakeholders.
Minimizing Conditional Mean Tardiness and Mean Earliness on a Single Machine with the due Windows Approach
Authors: Akande Saheed , Ajisegiri Ganiyu O. , Azeez Temitayo Mufutau
Published: June 2024

A Multicriteria scheduling problem that involves four due date-based performance measures; the total tardiness, proportion of tardy jobs, total earliness as well as the proportion of early jobs was reduced to an equivalent bicriteria problem of minimizing conditional mean Tardiness and conditional mean earliness. A schedule that optimizes these measures tend towards an ideal Just-In-Time (JIT) schedule. Two solution methods named GOA 1 and GOA 2 were proposed to solve the equivalent reduced problem. A single machine and due window approach was explored. The ideal JIT schedule with zero tardiness and zero earliness was set as the optimal and used for benchmarking the proposed solution as well as other methods found in the literature. The results show that the proposed heuristics yielded results that are not significantly different from the optimal in some instances.
The Effect of Deflector Angle on the Performance of Turbine Combination Darrieus-Savonius
Authors: Irfin Rizki , Adiwidodo Satworo , Yudiyanto Eko , Wahyudi Bagus , Baananto Fauzan
Published: June 2024

The Savonius and Darrieus are vertical-axis wind turbines. This turbine has resistance on one side of the blade that makes it difficult for the shaft to rotate resulting in reduced efficiency. However, the vertical shaft turbine type provides the advantage of being able to accept wind speeds from any direction without an additional tail. Savonius and Darrieus turbines show different characteristics in terms of their performances. Savonius turbine has a high power coefficient (CP) in the range of low tip speed ratio (TSR), when its TSR increases the CP will fall. In contrast to Darrieus, high CP is achieved if the TSR is also high but the CP achievement will fall at a low TSR. If it is compared to Savonius, Darrieus has higher power efficiency although it is difficult to self-start. In contrast to Savonius, Darrieus has a better self-starting ability but a lower efficiency. This study aims to improve the performance of vertical shaft wind turbines by creating a new design combination of Darrieus and Savonius turbines with deflectors to produce CP achievement on a wide TSR. The combination of the Darrieus-Savonius turbine is to improve efficiency to make self-start easier. The research method uses numerical simulation by employing CFD Ansys software. On the airfoil with a deflector angle of 70 deg, it shows that there is an increase in speed in several parts of the Darrieus blade airfoil. The increase in speed causes the decrease of static pressure in the area. The pressure difference between the sides of the airfoil surface causes a force. The direction of the force causes the turbine shaft to rotate. The deflector acts as a directional headwind, increasing the local flow velocity to counter the resistance on one side of the rotor blades The average torque produced at an angle of 70 deg is 0.5 Nm. Whereas, at an angle of 90 deg, the average torque generated is lower by around 0.15 Nm.
Muffler Design for Noise Reduction and Pressure Loss Optimization Using Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Pratama Muhammad Yandi , Trihutomo Prihanto , Suprayitno Suprayitno
Published: June 2024

The muffler plays a crucial role in reducing the noise generated by the internal combustion engine exhaust gases. Therefore, an effective muffler design should be capable of significantly reducing noise levels. However, we must also consider backpressure, which can negatively impact engine performance. Backpressure is the additional pressure exerted by the muffler towards the engine, and it can have adverse effects on engine performance, thus requiring minimization. These two objectives often conflict with each other. Hence, in this research, we utilize multiobjective genetic algorithms as a tool to optimize muffler design. Inspired by the natural selection process, genetic algorithms aim to find a muffler design that is not only effective in reducing noise but also produces minimal backpressure. Thus, this study aims to achieve a balance between noise reduction and backpressure minimization in muffler design. The multiobjective genetic algorithm proposes 105 muffler design solutions. These solutions are not dominated by each other against both TL and PL objectives. The design that has the best value in the TL objective is solution 1 with TL and PL values of 26.06 dBA and 2.27 kPa. The design that has the best value in the PL objective is solution 3 with TL and PL values of 8.36 dBA and 1.87 kPa. The muffler compromise design chosen was a solution 41 with TL and PL values of 17.78 dBA and 2.07 kPa.
Sienaert-Van Reenen, M. 1989. Die Franse bydrae tot Africana-literatuur, 1622-1902
Authors: Pretorius J.C.
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
A soldier in South Africa: The experiences of Eustace Albadie
Authors: Snyman H.J.
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
Olive Schreiner: 'n lewe in Suid-Afrika 1855-1881
Authors: Marais Johann L.
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
South African Review 5
Authors: O'Malley Kierin
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
Preservation of the Bokaap, Cape Town: changes in attitudes and actions
Authors: Truluck T.F. , Cook G.
Published: June 2024

The Bokaap is a distinctive Cape Muslim residential area west of the Central Business District of Cape Town, which has survived the ravages of time, commercial intrusion and apartheid legislation. This article is a study in changing attitudes and actions towards the Bokaap – and the Old Malay Quarter within it - over the last 50 years. The article first addresses the changing attitudes associated with the problems of slum clearance and redevelopment in the Old Malay Quarter during the 1930s, and with the unofficial campaign early in 1940 to preserve it. Emanating from the preservation campaign there were changes in official attitudes and actions towards the Old Malay Quarter from the 1950s until the early 1970s.
Langeberg Koöperasie Bpk, 1938-1954: 'n triomf in sosiale en ekonomiese koöperasie
Authors: Van Zyl D.J.
Published: June 2024

Langeberg Co-operation was founded in 1938 out of a need for infrastructure to promote the fruit and vegetable industry in the Langeberg area. The town Ashton as centre of the co-operation subsequently expanded substantially. The big orders during the Second World War boosted the co-operation, but the marketing policy had nevertheless to be adjusted to the war economy. After the war a deliberate national publicity campaign stimulated Langeberg production. To strengthen its position thereafter during the lapse in the South American economy the co-operation took over four other canning companies in 1954. This highlight in its history would, however, signify danger.
Gender differences in outcomes following endoscopic sinus surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ryan M T , Patel K , Fischer J L , Tolisano A M , McCoul E D , Lawlor C , Parsel S M , Riley C A
Published: June 2024

Background: The extent to which gender affects outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is unclear. The objective of this study was to examine differential outcomes between genders following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) among CRS patients. Methods: PubMed/Ovid, Embase and Cochrane databases were queried. Outcomes included disease burden on imaging and endoscopy, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) including the Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22), revision rates, and olfactory outcomes. Meta-analysis was performed using the Mantel-Haenszel method with random effects model. Results: Of 4,656 articles screened, 32 (n=103,499) were included for qualitative analysis and four (n=2,602) for meta-analysis. On qualitative analysis, 19 of the 32 studies noted a significant gender difference in post-operative outcomes, with five studies favoring women and 14 favoring men. Nine of 18 studies with PROMs noted a difference between genders, all favoring men. Olfactory outcomes were mixed with studies divided on favoring men vs women. No studies noted significant gender differences of disease burden on imaging or endoscopy. Across four studies included in the meta-analysis, women had higher preoperative and post-operative SNOT-22 scores. Conclusion: Meta-analysis shows that women patients have worse pre and postoperative SNOT-22 scores. Postoperative gender differences are most apparent in studies that examined PROMs. Further research is needed to investigate the underlying causes and to mitigate disparities between genders.
Mount - Thermocouple
Authors:   E-32 Aerospace Propulsion Systems Health Management
Published: June 2024

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Navigating nephrotoxic waters: A comprehensive overview of contrast-induced acute kidney injury prevention
Authors: Theofilis Panagiotis , Kalaitzidis Rigas
Published: June 2024

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is the third leading cause of acute kidney injury deriving from the intravascular administration of contrast media in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and leading to longer in-hospital stay and increased short and long-term mortality. Its pathophysiology, although not well-established, revolves around medullary hypoxia paired with the direct toxicity of the substance to the kidney. Critically ill patients, as well as those with pre-existing renal disease and cardiovascular comorbidities, are more susceptible to CI-AKI. Despite the continuous research in the field of CI-AKI prevention, clinical practice is based mostly on periprocedural hydration. In this review, all the investigated methods of prevention are presented, with an emphasis on the latest evidence regarding the potential of RenalGuard and contrast removal systems for CI-AKI prevention in high-risk individuals.
Prediction of hepatic artery occlusion after liver transplantation by ultrasound characteristics and clinical risk factors
Authors: Lai Yu-Ting , Chen Yi , Fang Tai-Shi , Li Zhi-Yan , Zhao Ning-Bo
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Hepatic artery occlusion (HAO) after liver transplantation (LT) is a devastating complication, resulting in early graft loss and reduced overall survival. Ultrasound is an established assessment method for HAO in patients following LT, especially those with complex hepatic artery reconstruction.

AIM

To investigate the ultrasound characteristics and analyze the risk factors associated with HAO in patients after LT.

METHODS

We retrospectively analyzed the ultrasound characteristics and the clinic risk factors associated with HAO in 400 adult LT patients who were enrolled and treated at the Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen between November 2016 and July 2022. Fourteen patients diagnosed with acute HAO (A-HAO) by surgery and fifteen diagnosed with chronic HAO (C-HAO) were included. A control group of 33 patients without HAO complications during the same period were randomly selected using a random number table. All patients underwent an ultrasonography examination. Parameters including resistance index (RI), peak systolic velocity (PSV), and portal vein velocity (PVV) were compared across the groups. Additionally, basic clinical data were collected for all patients, including gender, age, primary diagnosis, D-dimer concentration, total operation time, cold ischemia time, hot ischemia time, intraoperative blood loss and transfusion, intraoperative urine volume, infusion, model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, and whether complex hepatic artery reconstructions were performed. Furthermore, risk factors influencing HAO formation after LT were analyzed.

RESULTS

Compared to the non-HAO group, PVV and RI were higher in the A-HAO group, while PSV was lower. Conversely, both PSV and RI were lower in the C-HAO group compared to the non-HAO group. The proportion of patients undergoing complex hepatic artery reconstructions and the gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) level before occlusion were significantly higher in the A-HAO group compared to the non-HAO group. However, there were no distinct differences between the two groups in D-dimer, MELD score, pre-occlusion alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels, or intraoperative conditions.

CONCLUSION

Ultrasound features of the hepatic artery before occlusion are significantly associated with postoperative HAO development. Additionally, complex hepatic artery reconstructions, defined as revascularization of the graft requiring additional anastomosis between donor hepatic arteries, constitute a risk factor for A-HAO. Besides, abnormal pre-occlusion GGT elevation is an important biochemical indicator. Therefore, ultrasound examination serves as an important tool for screening HAO, especially in patients with the identified risk factors.
Predicting distant metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma using gradient boosting tree model based on detailed magnetic resonance imaging reports
Authors: Zhu Yu-Liang , Deng Xin-Lei , Zhang Xu-Cheng , Tian Li , Cui Chun-Yan , Lei Feng , Xu Gui-Qiong , Li Hao-Jiang , Liu Li-Zhi , Ma Hua-Li
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Development of distant metastasis (DM) is a major concern during treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). However, studies have demonstrated improved distant control and survival in patients with advanced NPC with the addition of chemotherapy to concomitant chemoradiotherapy. Therefore, precise prediction of metastasis in patients with NPC is crucial.

AIM

To develop a predictive model for metastasis in NPC using detailed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reports.

METHODS

This retrospective study included 792 patients with non-distant metastatic NPC. A total of 469 imaging variables were obtained from detailed MRI reports. Data were stratified and randomly split into training (50%) and testing sets. Gradient boosting tree (GBT) models were built and used to select variables for predicting DM. A full model comprising all variables and a reduced model with the top-five variables were built. Model performance was assessed by area under the curve (AUC).

RESULTS

Among the 792 patients, 94 developed DM during follow-up. The number of metastatic cervical nodes (30.9%), tumor invasion in the posterior half of the nasal cavity (9.7%), two sides of the pharyngeal recess (6.2%), tubal torus (3.3%), and single side of the parapharyngeal space (2.7%) were the top-five contributors for predicting DM, based on their relative importance in GBT models. The testing AUC of the full model was 0.75 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.69-0.82). The testing AUC of the reduced model was 0.75 (95%CI: 0.68-0.82). For the whole dataset, the full (AUC = 0.76, 95%CI: 0.72-0.82) and reduced models (AUC = 0.76, 95%CI: 0.71-0.81) outperformed the tumor node-staging system (AUC = 0.67, 95%CI: 0.61-0.73).

CONCLUSION

The GBT model outperformed the tumor node-staging system in predicting metastasis in NPC. The number of metastatic cervical nodes was identified as the principal contributing variable.
Comparison between solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with cystic changes using computed tomography
Authors: Ren Shuai , Qian Li-Chao , Lv Xiao-Jing , Cao Ying-Ying , Daniels Marcus J , Wang Zhong-Qiu , Song Li-Na , Tian Ying
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas (SPN) share similar imaging findings with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with cystic changes (PDAC with cystic changes), which may result in unnecessary surgery.

AIM

To investigate the value of computed tomography (CT) in differentiation of SPN from PDAC with cystic changes.

METHODS

This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical and imaging findings of 32 patients diagnosed with SPN and 14 patients diagnosed with PDAC exhibiting cystic changes, confirmed through pathological diagnosis. Quantitative and qualitative analysis was performed, including assessment of age, sex, tumor size, shape, margin, density, enhancement pattern, CT values of tumors, CT contrast enhancement ratios, “floating cloud sign,” calcification, main pancreatic duct dilatation, pancreatic atrophy, and peripancreatic invasion or distal metastasis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify relevant features to differentiate between SPN and PDAC with cystic changes, and receiver operating characteristic curves were obtained to evaluate the diagnostic performance of each variable and their combination.

RESULTS

When compared to PDAC with cystic changes, SPN had a lower age (32 years vs 64 years, P < 0.05) and a slightly larger size (5.41 cm vs 3.90 cm, P < 0.05). SPN had a higher frequency of “floating cloud sign” and peripancreatic invasion or distal metastasis than PDAC with cystic changes (both P < 0.05). No significant difference was found with respect to sex, tumor location, shape, margin, density, main pancreatic duct dilatation, calcification, pancreatic atrophy, enhancement pattern, CT values of tumors, or CT contrast enhancement ratios between the two groups (all P > 0.05). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the combination was 0.833 (95% confidence interval: 0.708-0.957) with 78.6% sensitivity, 81.3% specificity, and 80.4% accuracy in differentiation of SPN from PDAC with cystic changes.

CONCLUSION

A larger tumor size, “floating cloud sign,” and peripancreatic invasion or distal metastasis are useful CT imaging features that are more common in SPN and may help discriminate SPN from PDAC with cystic changes.
Renal resistive index measurements by ultrasound in patients with liver cirrhosis: Magnitude and associations with renal dysfunction
Authors: Surya Himanshu , Kumar Ramesh , Priyadarshi Rajeev Nayan , Surya Prakash Sabbu , Kumar Sudhir
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The hemodynamic alterations seen in liver cirrhosis lead to renal vasoconstriction, ultimately causing acute kidney injury (AKI). The renal resistive index (RRI) is the most common Doppler ultrasound variable for measuring intrarenal vascular resistance.

AIM

To evaluate the association of the RRI with AKI in patients with liver cirrhosis and to identify risk factors for high RRI.

METHODS

This was a prospective observational study, where RRI was measured using Doppler ultrasound in 200 consecutive hospitalized patients with cirrhosis. The association of RRI with AKI was studied. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was utilized to determine discriminatory cut-offs of RRI for various AKI phenotypes. Multivariate analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of high RRI.

RESULTS

The mean patient age was 49.08 ± 11.68 years, with the majority (79.5%) being male; the predominant etiology of cirrhosis was alcohol (39%). The mean RRI for the study cohort was 0.68 ± 0.09, showing a progressive increase with higher Child-Pugh class of cirrhosis. Overall, AKI was present in 129 (64.5%) patients. The mean RRI was significantly higher in patients with AKI compared to those without it (0.72 ± 0.06 vs 0.60 ± 0.08; P < 0.001). A total of 82 patients (41%) had hepatorenal syndrome (HRS)-AKI, 29 (22.4%) had prerenal AKI (PRA), and 18 (13.9%) had acute tubular necrosis (ATN)-AKI. The mean RRI was significantly higher in the ATN-AKI (0.80 ± 0.02) and HRS-AKI (0.73 ± 0.03) groups than in the PRA (0.63 ± 0.07) and non-AKI (0.60 ± 0.07) groups. RRI demonstrated excellent discriminatory ability in distinguishing ATN-AKI from non-ATN-AKI (area under ROC curve: 93.9%). AKI emerged as an independent predictor of high RRI (adjusted odds ratio [OR]: 11.52), and high RRI independently predicted mortality among AKI patients (adjusted OR: 3.18).

CONCLUSION

In cirrhosis patients, RRI exhibited a significant association with AKI, effectively differentiated between AKI phenotypes, and predicted AKI mortality.
A topological derivative-based algorithm to solve optimal control problems with $L^0(\Omega)$ control cost
Authors: Wachsmuth Daniel
Published: June 2024

In this paper, we consider optimization problems with $L^0$-cost of the
controls. Here, we take the support of the control as independent optimization
variable. Topological derivatives of the corresponding value function with
respect to variations of the support are derived. These topological derivatives
are used in a novel gradient descent algorithm with Armijo line-search. Under
suitable assumptions, the algorithm produces a minimizing sequence.
VIEWING LIFE THROUGH DEATH'S PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Kurniawan Markus , Prihantoro Yogi
Published: June 2024

Death is a very close thing in human life, even a certain thing. It is impossible to predict when this death will occur. Therefore, death is also part of a mysterious phenomenon that occurs repeatedly with the same subject, namely people. The saying that the closest friend is dead. Sooner or later, willingly, or not, every human being will experience death that no one can avoid. When it comes to reacting to death, some people are afraid, some are worried, and some sincerely accept it. This article uses descriptive – analysis using Zur Theologie des Todes – ‘On the Theology of Death,’ published in 1958. Karl Rahner developed his theological approach to death. Death, according to Rahner, is an event that affects the whole human being, not just the body, while the immortal soul remains fundamentally intact. According to the Buddhist concept, death is the end of suffering. Birth, dissatisfaction, pain, and dissatisfaction, are suffering in life. So, death is a possible way to reduce pain Death, which is seen as the end of one's life, should be seen as an act in itself. Rahner interprets fulfillment as belonging to death itself. Nonetheless, Rahner's theory, like Augustine's, continues to evolve, and his treatment of the "liberty of the sick," if wrong, offers an important addition to moral meditation on the issue of the end of life.
 
Kematian adalah hal yang sangat dekat dalam kehidupan manusia, bahkan hal yang pasti. Mustahil untuk memprediksi kapan kematian ini akan terjadi. Oleh karena itu, kematian juga merupakan bagian dari fenomena misterius yang terjadi berulang kali dengan subjek yang sama, yaitu orang. Ungkapan yang mengatakan bahwa sahabat terdekat adalah kematian. Cepat atau lambat, rela atau tidak, setiap manusia akan mengalami kematian yang tidak dapat dihindari oleh siapa pun. Ketika datang untuk bereaksi terhadap kematian, beberapa orang takut, beberapa khawatir, dan beberapa dengan tulus menerimanya. Dalam Zur Theologie des Todes – On the Theology of Death, diterbitkan pada tahun 1958, Karl Rahner mengembangkan pendekatan teologisnya sendiri terhadap kematian. Kematian, menurut Rahner, adalah suatu peristiwa yang mempengaruhi seluruh manusia, bukan hanya tubuh, sementara jiwa yang tak berkematian secara fundamental tetap utuh. Menurut konsep agama Buddha, kematian adalah akhir dari penderitaan. Kelahiran, ketidakpuasan, rasa sakit, ketidakpuasan, adalah penderitaan dalam hidup. Jadi kematian adalah cara yang mungkin untuk mengurangi rasa sakit. Kematian yang dipandang sebagai akhir dari kehidupan seseorang, harus dilihat sebagai tindakan itu sendiri. Rahner menafsirkan pemenuhan sebagai milik kematian itu sendiri. Meskipun demikian, teori Rahner, seperti teori Agustinus, terus berkembang, dan perlakuannya terhadap "kebebasan orang sakit", jika salah, menawarkan tambahan penting bagi meditasi moral tentang masalah akhir hayat.
A BREIF SURVEY OF ETHNIC VIOLENCE OR CONFLICTS IN THE NORTH EAST INDIA
Authors: James Woba
Published: June 2024

This paper is mainly an attempt to present briefly the historical facts and the nature of ethnic violence in the region and not an attempt to interpret them or provide solutions for them as such but with a view to trigger a meaningful time of collective interaction from the pro-peace activists and participants present here. This paper uses a historical survey method. The result of this paper is that ethnic violence in the Northeast region can be attributed to various factors - land alienation, large and continuous influx of immigrants, struggle for space, homeland and struggle for natural resources in the same geographical space, problems of majority and minority populations, insurgency conflicts, and others. Thus, it becomes clear that peace can be restored in the region only through the restoration of people's land and cultural identity, socio-political autonomy, poverty alleviation, education and development especially in rural areas.
Astım ve KOAH Tanıs Almış Olan Yaşlı Bireylerin Hastalık Hakkındaki Görüşleri
Authors: Balkay Büşra , Ceylan Seleme , Günay Gülay
Published: June 2024

Amaç: Yaşadığımız çağda insanoğlu tarihsel olarak hiç olmadığı kadar uzun bir yaşam sürecine sahip olmuştur. Beklenen yaşam süresinin uzaması aynı zamanda farklı hastalıkların ortaya çıkmasına ve kronikleşmesine neden olmuştur. Yaşlı nüfusun artması ile birlikte hastalık yükü de artmıştır. Astım ve KOAH (Kronik Obstrüktif Akciğer Hastalığı) ülkemizdeki ölüm nedenleri arasında 3. sırada yer almak-tadır. Bu nedenle bu çalışmada astım ve KOAH tanısı almış olan yaşlı bireylerin hastalığa ilişkin görüşleri ve algıları üzerinde etkili olan sosyo-demografik faktörleri belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem ve gereç-ler: Çalışmada göğüs hastalıkları kliniğine tedavi için başvuran 60 ve daha yukarı yaş grubunda olan 152 birey çalışmanın örneklemini oluşturmaktadır. Demografik bilgi formu ve hastalık algısı ölçeği araştır-ma da veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Bireylerin hastalık algıları ile sosyo-demografik değişken-leri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesinde “İlişkisiz Örneklemler T-Testi” ve “Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi-ANOVA” uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre %57,2’sini kadınlar, %42,8’ini erkekler oluşturmakta, yaş ortalaması 65,5 (SS=8,2)’dir. Yaşlıların %64,5’i astım, %28,3’ü KOAH, %7,2’si ise hem astım hem de KOAH hastasıdır. Kronik hastalığın günlük yaşam aktiviteleri üzerinde “zaman zaman etkili” (%44,1) olduğunu belirtenlerin oranı yüksektir. Yaşlı bireylerin hastalıkları üze-rinde kontrollerinin olmadığı, hastalığın uzun süreceğini düşündükleri, hastalığa ilişkin endişelerinin yüksek olduğu ve olumsuz düşündükleri, tedavi ile iyileşemeyeceklerini düşündükleri, yaşamlarının geri kalanını bu hastalıkla geçireceklerini kabullendikleri belirlenmiştir. Aynı zamanda yaşlı bireylerin hastalık hakkındaki görüşleri üzerinde eğitim düzeyi, çalışma durumu ve kronik hastalık türünün anlamlı farklılık ortaya koyduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuç: Yaşlı bireylerin kronik hastalıklara ilişkin farkındalıklarının arttırılması yaşam kalitesi ve yaşam doyumunun sürdürülmesi açısından oldukça önemlidir. Bu çerçevede astım ve KOAH hastalarının bilgilendirilmesine yönelik çalışmalar ön plana çıkarılmalıdır.
Konflik, Negosiasi, dan Manajemen Stres dalam Bisnis Penerbit: Mengoptimalkan Keseimbangan untuk Keberhasilan Organisasi
Authors: Zhafran Iklil , Fiernaningsih Nilawati
Published: June 2024

Artikel ini membahas peran krusial konflik, negosiasi, dan manajemen stres dalam konteks bisnis penerbitan. Penerbitan adalah industri yang dinamis dan kompetitif di mana konflik antara berbagai pemangku kepentingan, termasuk penulis, editor, pemasar, dan distribusi, bisa menjadi hal yang umum. Konflik dalam bisnis penerbitan bisa berkaitan dengan masalah kontrak, perbedaan kreatif, atau persaingan dalam pasar yang kompetitif. Negosiasi menjadi keterampilan kunci dalam menyelesaikan konflik dalam industri penerbitan. Artikel ini membahas berbagai strategi negosiasi yang bisa diterapkan untuk mencapai kesepakatan yang menguntungkan semua pihak, termasuk negosiasi mengenai hak cipta, persentase royalti, dan masalah distribusi. Selain itu, manajemen stress juga menjadi hal yang penting dalam menjaga kesejahteraan individu dalam industri yang seringkali penuh tekanan ini. Manajemen stres yang baik dapat membantu individu mengatasi tekanan yang timbul dari tenggat waktu ketat, tuntutan kreatif, dan perubahan pasar yang cepat
RELAÇÃO CINEMÁTICA ENTRE EIXOS MOTRIZES E EFICIÊNCIA EM TRAÇÃO DE UM TRATOR AGRÍCOLA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Russini Alexandre , Fernando Schlosser José , Brandelero Catize , Silveira de Farias Marcelo , Bertollo Gilvan , Bertinatto Rovian
Published: June 2024

O estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a eficiência em tração de um trator agrícola operando com diferentes relações cinemáticas, decorrentes da variação das pressões interna dos pneus e distribuição de massas sobre o eixo dianteiro, a partir de um estudo de caso. Para isto, foi conduzido um experimento em delineamento blocos ao acaso em arranjo trifatorial (2x3x3), proveniente da interação de duas superfícies (solo firme com cobertura vegetal e solo preparado), três pressões internas dos pneus (100, 160 e 200 kPa) e três distribuições estáticas de massa sobre o eixo dianteiro (41, 45 e 49%), com três repetições. Os resultados demonstram que houve interação somente entre o fator superfície e massa sobre o eixo dianteiro, sendo que a relação cinemática que se traduz em maior eficiência em tração ocorre em condições de solo firme com distribuição de 45% da massa total do trator sobre o eixo dianteiro, diferindo das demais. Na condição de solo preparado as diferenças referentes à relação cinemática e eficiência em tração foram 1,77% inferior e 19,29% superior à condição de solo firme, respectivamente. No entanto, a relação cinemática adequada ocorre na distribuição de 41% da massa sobre o eixo dianteiro, sendo as demais consideradas acima dos valores tecnicamente recomendados para às condições que o experimento foi realizado.
INFLUÊNCIA DE Azospirillum brasilense NAS INTERAÇÕES ENTRE MILHO E PLANTAS DANINHAS
Authors: Matos Christiano , Medeiros Victor Cintra , Silva Letícia Alves , Oliveira Filho Marcos Aluisio
Published: June 2024

A maioria dos estudos que envolvem microrganismos capazes de promover o crescimento vegetal (MPCV) tem focado em melhorar o rendimento das lavouras, a exemplo do uso de Azospirillum brasilense em lavouras de milho, trigo e arroz. No entanto, poucas pesquisas têm sido realizadas para elucidar se MPCV influenciam as interações entre cultura e plantas daninhas. Entender se o uso MPCV afeta a habilidade competitiva de plantas daninhas e culturas pode auxiliar no desenvolvimento de abordagens biológicas em um sistema de manejo integrado de plantas daninhas. Dessa forma, objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar se a inoculação de sementes de milho com A. brasilense influência nas interações entre a cultura e as plantas daninhas. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação onde o milho (Zea mays L.) e as plantas daninhas corda-de-viola [Ipomoea nil (L). Roth] e tiririca (Cyperus rotundus L.) foram cultivadas em vasos. Foi adotado o esquema fatorial com duas condições de inoculação (sementes de milho inoculadas com A. brasilense e sementes sem inoculação) e três formas de plantio do milho (monocultivo, convivência com a corda-de-viola ou com a tiririca), em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro repetições. O crescimento do milho e das plantas daninhas foram avaliados por meio de avalições de altura, diâmetro do caule e produção de matéria seca da parte aérea e raiz. De maneira geral, a inoculação com A. brasilense e a convivência com as plantas daninhas não influenciaram a altura e o diâmetro do colmo do milho durante o período de cultivo. Por outro lado, comparando a mesma condição de cultivo, o milho em convivência com tiririca produziu menor matéria seca da parte aérea quando inoculado com A. brasilense.  A competição com as plantas daninhas corda-de-viola e tiririca reduziu a matéria seca da parte área do milho inoculado com essa bactéria. Independente da inoculação, a corda-de-viola foi mais competitiva com o milho que a tiririca. Por outro lado, independente da forma de cultivo, o milho inoculado com A. brasilense foi mais prejudicado pela competição com as plantas daninhas que o não inoculado. A corda-de-viola apresentou maior produção de matéria seca total quando em convivência com plantas de milho inoculado com A. brasilense, enquanto que para a tiririca o efeito foi contrário. Conclui-se que a inoculação com A. brasilense não melhora a capacidade do milho em competir com as plantas daninhas corda-de-viola e tiririca.
PROTEÍCA POÉTICA, DO BRAVO AO TROPEIRO RECITAL
Authors: Miguel Marcelo Calderari
Published: June 2024

A composição poética é um recital onde o 'eu lírico' nos conduz por uma jornada divertida ao mundo dos feijões. A cada verso, somos convidados a conhecer os diferentes tipos de feijão, personificados com características únicas, expressos através de rima, ironia, sátira e até elementos científicos. A linguagem poética empregada é inovadora, repleta de metáforas e jogos de palavras que tornam a leitura fluida e envolvente. Assim, ao se explorar a riqueza cultural e regional associada a cada variedade de feijão, a obra enriquece nossas referências não apenas no campo linguístico, mas também na fonologia, morfologia, sintaxe, estética cultural e semântica. Com uma pitada de sátira e uma colherada de alegria, o Sujeito Lírico nos instiga a refletir sobre a riqueza da culinária e da cultura que nos cerca, ressaltando que o planeta é, de fato, repleto de feijões. Essa obra nos mostra que esses humildes grãos têm muito a oferecer, além de seu valor nutricional, representando também uma parte importante de nossa identidade cultural e culinária.
UMA CARTA À LÉLIA GONZALEZ
Authors: Santos Ana Clara Sousa Damásio
Published: June 2024

Nesta carta endereçada a Lélia Gonzalez, ANONIMIZAÇÃO reflete sobre sua pesquisa de doutorado em andamento em antropologia, com foco no impacto da escravidão nos movimentos involuntários das famílias negras dentro do Brasil. Inspirada pelo trabalho de Lélia sobre consciência e memória, a autora discute suas lutas e dilemas ao abordar a importância das vidas negras e suas experiências no Brasil contemporâneo, fazendo referência ao movimento Black Lives Matter, a eventos recentes envolvendo pessoas negras no Brasil e a violência racial. A carta é uma reflexão sobre a contínua luta pelo reconhecimento, justiça e igualdade para as vidas negras no Brasil.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Mendengarkan Mahasiswa pada Tes TOEFL ITP Melalui Pelatihan Bahasa Inggris Drilling Technique Bagi Calon Lulusan di Unipdu Jombang
Authors: Ukhrowi Wim Banu
Published: June 2024

TOEFL ITP (Test of English as a Foreign Language; Institutional Testing Program) merupakan syarat wajib bagi seluruh lulusan Unipdu Jombang. Salah satu sesi yang sering menjadi tantangan bagi peserta adalah sesi listening. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa pelatihan Bahasa Inggris dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan listening lulusan Unipdu pada tes TOEFL ITP. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membekali peserta dengan strategi dan teknik menjawab soal listening TOEFL ITP serta meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman bahasa Inggris melalui teknik pengeboran. TOEFL ITP (Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program) merupakan syarat wajib bagi seluruh calon lulusan Unipdu Jombang. Tes ini bertujuan untuk mengukur kemahiran berbahasa Inggris calon lulusan dalam berbagai aspek, antara lain mendengarkan, struktur dan ekspresi tertulis, serta membaca. Meskipun tes TOEFL ITP secara keseluruhan penting, bagian mendengarkan sering kali menjadi tantangan bagi banyak peserta. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pelatihan bahasa Inggris ini bertujuan untuk membantu calon lulusan Unipdu mengatasi tantangan yang dihadapi pada bagian listening TOEFL ITP. Terlihat dari nilai pemahaman listening pada pre-test, dari 25 calon wisudawan yang mengikuti pelatihan terdapat hasil yang berbeda secara signifikan. Terdapat peningkatan skor yang signifikan di seluruh bagian mendengarkan, termasuk percakapan singkat, percakapan panjang, dan pembicaraan/ceramah.
ANALISIS PERENCANAAN PENGEMBANGAN PERPUSTAKAAN DIGITAL DI SMA NEGERI 1 CIMALAKA
Authors: Haria Saputry Wahyuni  , Diah Sri Rejeki  , Merryam Agustine
Published: June 2024

Keterbatasan luas ruangan perpustakaan dalam menunjang ketersediaan koleksi dan juga waktu pelayanan terkadang menjadi salah satu kendala dalam proses pengembangan perpustakaan yang didambakan oleh  siswa dengan kebutuhan informasi yang semakin beraneka ragam dalam memenuhi kebutuhan informasi pembelajaran. Demi bisa menunjang kegiatan sekolah secara onlie ke depannya, mau tidak mau sekolah perlu untuk melakukan pengembangan perpustakaan kearah digital agar seluruh koleksi yang merupakan sumber belajar siswa dapat diakses dimanapun kapanpun tanpa terbatas oleh jarak dan waktu yang selama ini menjadi kendala. Hal ini dilakukan agar siswa dapat memanfaatkan secara maksimal seluruh sumber belajar yang disediakan sesuai dengan kebutuhannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan perpustakaan digital SMA Negeri 1 Cimalaka. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan melakukan triangulasi data. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah perpustakaan baru memiliki aplikasi otomasi perpustakaan, dengan kata lain belum tersedianya perpustakaan digital dan juga web sekolah sehingga pengaksesan sumber belajar dan pemanfaatkan koleksi belum dapat dimanfaatkan secara maksimal oleh seluruh siswa, guru dan juga tenaga kependidikan di SMAN 1 Cimalaka. Pengembangan perpustakaan digital di SMAN 1 Cimalaka diharapkan dapat meningkatkan penggunaan fasilitas perpustakaan dan sumber belajar dengan sangat maksimal tanpa terbatas ruang, jarak dan waktu serta dapat mempermudah pengelolaan perpustakaan menjadi efisien dan lebih modern.
PENGEMBANGAN KOMIK DIGITAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN AGAMA BUDDHA DI VIHARA GRHA BUDDHA MANGGALA BATAM
Authors: Pratama Jimmy , Viona Viona  , Wibowo Tony
Published: June 2024

Vihara Grha Buddha Manggala merupakan salah satu tempat ibadah bagi umat beragama Buddha di Batam, di Vihara ini juga dilaksanakan kegiatan Sekolah Minggu Buddha. Sekolah Minggu Buddha adalah kegiatan pembelajaran non-formal yang dilakukan setiap hari minggu dan ditujukan bagi anak Buddhis. Dengan kecanggihan teknologi yang sudah berkembang pesat, hal ini turut berdampak pada keragaman bentuk dan jenis media pembelajaran, salah satunya adalah komik digital webtoon. Dengan memanfaatkan komik digital webtoon, peserta didik sekolah minggu dapat lebih mudah memahami materi pembelajaran sekolah minggu daripada melalui diskusi dan ceramah saja. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan media pembelajaran yang menarik agar kegiatan pembelajaran sekolah minggu dapat terlaksanakan dengan lebih maksimal. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah komik digital webtoon bertemakan Kisah Jataka yang dirancang dan dikembangkan dengan model ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate).
LITERATUR SURVEY : PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI UNTUK PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH
Authors: Ma'we Hannatul , Fitriani Fitriani  , Heri Wijayanto
Published: June 2024

Mayoritas negara - negara saat ini sedang berjuang menghadapi tingkat produksi sampah yang tidak berkelanjutan dan minimnya tingkat daur ulang, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan sampah rumah tangga dan bidang ini sangat membutuhkan solusi baru. Secara umum, pada sektor pengelolaan limbah mengalami kesulitan dengan minimnya kepercayaan konsumen, penipuan, manipulasi, proses manual yang signifikan, dan rendahnya tingkat informasi dan kontrol. Sampah merupakan hasil buangan dari berbagai kegiatan yang dilakukan sehari – hari oleh manusia yang tidak memiliki keterpakaian, akibatnya sampah dapat menimbulkan kerugian karena akan menyebabkan banjir, meningkatnya pemanasan iklim, menimbulkan bau busuk, mengganggu keindahan hingga memperburuk sanitasi lingkungan. Tujuan studi ini untuk memberikan suatu tinjauan terhadap berbagai studi tentang Pengelolaan Sampah dengan memanfaatkan teknologi, yaitu bagaimana cara dan metode yang diterapkan di daerah – daerah di Indonesia maupun negara – negara lain dalam mengelola limbah sampah baik itu sampah dari rumah tangga, biomassa yang berbahaya maupun industri. Studi ini juga mereview 12 paper ilmiah yang telah dipublikasikan di berbagai jurnal internasional. Metode pengelolaan yang paling sering digunakan yakni memanfaatkan teknologi dengan berbasis website, android maupun blockchain dengan proses software development secara waterfall dan incremental software development.
Kata Kunci: Teknologi, Pengelolaan, Bank Sampah, Website, Android, Blockchain, Waterfall, Incremental Software Development.
VISUALISASI KATA KUNCI PEMBERITAAN PEMILU 2024 MENGGUNAKAN SCAPY DAN WORDCLOUD
Authors: Arif Chandra M. Iqbal , Yusuf Ridwan
Published: June 2024

Dalam era informasi digital, pemahaman kata kunci yang relevan dalam hasil pencarian internet menjadi semakin penting. Artikel ini membahas analisis kata kunci dari hasil pencarian Google Custom Search dengan menggunakan alat pemrosesan teks Spacy dan teknik visualisasi WordCloud. Metode ini memungkinkan pemrosesan dan penyajian kata kunci dengan lebih efektif, membantu pengguna dalam memahami esensi dari berbagai query pencarian. Hasil eksperimen menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan ini dapat mengungkapkan kata kunci yang paling signifikan dalam hasil pencarian, membantu pengguna untuk mengidentifikasi tren dan fokus topik yang muncul dalam hasil pencarian mereka. Dengan demikian, artikel ini memberikan wawasan tentang cara meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap kata kunci dalam hasil pencarian internet, dengan bantuan alat-alat pemrosesan teks dan visualisasi yang kuat.
Leaf extract, phytochemical studies and preparation of herbal formulation justicia adhatoda lehya
Authors: M Samuel , J N.Suresh Kumar , Ch Mery Yesu , Ch Kavya , K Chiranjeevi , M Manjula , T Akhila
Published: June 2024

Leyha, a novel pharmaceutical method of administration through licking, offers unique benefits across various medical fields. This approach, starting with the tongue, emphasizes its importance in drug delivery and therapeutic effectiveness. Particularly notable is the inclusion of vasaka, which shows combined effects in treating multiple conditions. Standardizing Leyha formulations not only aids in understanding its preparation but also opens doors to innovative pharmaceutical techniques. The flexibility of this method presents exciting opportunities for developing medications targeting serious diseases. This summary highlights the diverse potential of Leyha in pharmaceutical innovation, underlining its role in enhancing therapeutic results and expanding the scope of medical treatments.
Scope of Homoeopathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Parui Patranu , Dey Neelavna
Published: June 2024

With increase of obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habit, type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as other non-communicable diseases have become the source of modern-day epidemic. Patient present with diabetes in hospitals are just the tip of icebergs, with much more undiagnosed patients and pre diabetic patients in society. These causes significant burden in available healthcare facilities, which prompts the necessity of an alternative treatment. Homoeopathy is a holistic mode of treatment used in diabetes for centuries and this could bridge the gap between increasing number of patients of this modern-day epidemic and limited resources of conventional treatment.