bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Legal Liability of Public Authorities: Theoretical-Normative Premises, Particularities and Forms
Authors: Sevcenco Igor
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the issue of legal liability of public authorities. The analysis starts from the theoretical and normative foundations of the liability of public authorities, reflected in the doctrine and legislation of the Republic of Moldova, the forms of legal liability to which public authorities are li-able being identified and argued. Specifically, the essence and specificity of the administrative responsibility of public authorities are emphasized, which, in the author’s opinion, must be clearly delimited from the administrative responsibility of civil servants, having distinct particularities.
Algorithm for Constructing the Traveling Salesman Problem with a Given Optimal Solution
Authors: Terzi Dmitri
Published: July 2023

Issues related to the solution of the traveling salesman problem are considered. An algorithm for constructing the traveling salesman problem with a predetermined optimal cyclic solution has been developed. The algorithm can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of methods for solving the traveling salesman problem, to determine the optimality of a feasible solution found in some way, and also to understand the structure of problems with a given cyclic optimal solution.
Research on Drying of Waste Brewer’s Yeast
Authors: Tarna Ruslan
Published: July 2023

Brewer’s yeast is rich in protein, amino acids, water soluble vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B12 and pyridoxine), which is also a rich source of minerals, chromium (an essential mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels), copper, zinc, selenium. The paper proposes processes for processing waste brewer’s yeast that can be used in the food, cosmetic and medical industries. Brewer’s yeast is a complex of general nutrients, a metabolic regenerator, a dietary supplement recommended for all ages, with multiple medical applications, being an important factor for human health.
Trends in delirium coding rates in older hospital inpatients in England and Scotland: full population data comprising 7.7M patients per year show substantial increases between 2012 and 2020
Authors: Ibitoye Temi , Jackson Thomas A. , Davis Daniel , MacLullich Alasdair M.J.
Published: July 2023

Background

Little information is available on change in delirium coding rates over time in major healthcare systems. We examined trends in delirium discharge coding rates in older patients in hospital admissions to the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Scotland between 2012 and 2020.

Methods

Hospital administrative coding data were sourced from NHS Digital England and Public Health Scotland. We examined rates of delirium (F05 from ICD-10) in patients aged ≥70 years in 5 year and ≥90 age bands.

Results

There were approximately 7,000,000 discharges/year in England and 700,000/year in Scotland. Substantially increased delirium coding was observed for all age bands between 2012/2013 and 2019/2020 (p<0.001, Mann Kendall’s tau). In the ≥90 age band, there was a 4-fold increase between 2012 and 2020.

Conclusion

Delirium coding rates have shown large increases in the NHS in England and Scotland, likely reflecting several factors including policy initiatives, detection tool implementation and education.
Total Italian domatic number of graphs
Authors: Sheikholeslami Seyed Mahmoud , Volkmann Lutz
Published: July 2023

Let $G$ be a graph with vertex set $V(G)$. An \textit{Italian dominating function} (IDF) on a graph $G$ is a function $f:V(G)\longrightarrow \{0,1,2\}$ such that every vertex $v$ with $f(v)=0$ is adjacent to a vertex $u$ with $f(u)=2$ or to two vertices $w$ and $z$ with $f(w)=f(z)=1$. An IDF $f$ is called a \textit{total Italian dominating function} if every vertex $v$ with $f(v)\ge 1$ is adjacent to a vertex $u$ with $f(u)\ge 1$. A set $\{f_1,f_2,\ldots,f_d\}$ of distinct total Italian dominating functions on $G$ with the property that $\sum_{i=1}^df_i(v)\le 2$ for each vertex $v\in V(G)$, is called a \textit{total Italian dominating family} (of functions) on $G$. The maximum number of functions in a total Italian dominating family on $G$ is the \textit{total Italian domatic number} of $G$, denoted by $d_{tI}(G)$. In this paper, we initiate the study of the total Italian domatic number and present different sharp bounds on $d_{tI}(G)$. In addition, we determine this parameter for some classes of graphs.
Comprehensive Performance Study of Hashing Functions
Authors: Sridevi G. M. , Ramakrishna Medahalli , Ashoka DV
Published: July 2023

Most literature on hashing functions speaks in terms of hashing functions being either ‘good’ or ‘bad’. In this paper, we demonstrate how a hashing function that gives good results for one key set, performs badly for another. We also demonstrate that, for a single key set, we can find hashing functions that hash the keys with varying performances ranging from perfect to worst distributions. We present a study on the effect of changing the prime number ‘$p$’ on the performance of a hashing function from $H_1$ Class of Universal Hashing Functions. This paper then explores a way to characterize hashing functions by studying their performance over all subsets of a chosen Universe. We compare the performance of some popular hashing functions based on the average search performance and the number of perfect and worst-case distributions over different key sets chosen from a Universe. The experimental results show that the division-remainder method provides the best distribution for most key sets of the Universe when compared to other hashing functions including functions from $H_1$ Class of Universal Hashing Functions.
Deep learning-based software for detecting population density of Antarctic birds
Authors: Uguz Sinan
Published: July 2023

Monitoring populations of bird species living in Antarctica with current technologies is critical to the future of habitats on the continent. Studies of bird species living in Antarctica are limited due to climate, challenging geographic conditions, and transportation and logistical constraints. The goal of this study is to develop Deep Learning-based software to determine the population densities of Antarctic penguins and endangered albatrosses. Images of penguins and albatrosses obtained from internet sources were labeled using the segmentation technique. For this purpose, 4144 labeled data were trained with five different convolutional neural network architectures TOOD, YOLOv3, YOLOF, Mask R-CNN, and Sparse R-CNN. The performance of the obtained models was measured using the average precision (AP) metric. The experimental results show that the TOOD-ResNet50 model with 0.73 {$AP^{50}$} detects the Antarctic birds adequately compared to the other models. At the end of the study, a software was developed to detect penguins and albatrosses in real time
PN2Maude: An automatic tool to generate Maude specification for Petri net models
Authors: Boucherit Ammar , Abbas Messaoud , Mohamed Lamine Lamouri , Hasan Osman
Published: July 2023

Currently, Model-Driven Engineering (MDE) plays a key role in the software development process as it aims to handle their increasing complexity and focuses on the automatic generation of code and/or specifications from system models. This paper presents a very useful tool for the automatic generation of Maude specifications from both Petri net PNML (Petri Net Markup Language) descriptions or incidence matrices. At the end of this paper, a simple but complete Petri net example will be presented to demonstrate the usefulness of the developed tool.
Scan rate Dependent Factor for Antioxidant Activity of Gold Nanofilms Synthesized via Cyclic Voltammetry Technique
Authors: Suliasih Babay Asih , Kurniawan Dwi Giwang , Auliya Annisa , Angelina Marissa
Published: July 2023

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were found to act as antioxidants owing to their inert, high stability, biocompatibility, and non-cytotoxic. The present investigation involved the synthesis of gold nanoparticles through the electrodeposition technique on a substrate comprising Fluorine-doped Tin Oxide (FTO). By manipulating the scan rate parameter, an effective approach can be employed to facilitate precise management of particle morphology and size. The obtained shape of AuNPs were spherical and irregular. In this study, it was observed that gold nanoparticles elicited potent inhibition, particularly at a scan rate of 150 mV/s, with a markedly high inhibition value of 41.27%. The outcome was further supported by an augmented particle distribution density per unit area, which measured as 149,635,036.5/mm².
RANCANG BANGUN WEBSITE MANDAYS PROJECT UNTUK MENENTUKAN PENJADWALAN SYSTEM INTEGRATION TESTING DAN USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING
Authors: Suryantoro Hari , Winarno Heru , Maulana Muda
Published: July 2023

The project control process certainly needs several objectives to reach. For a banking agency, convenience and maximum results are a priority that must be estimated. The process of determining the schedule for carrying out system integration testing (SIT) or User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is currently only based on arguments, verbal discussions, and estimates so the process of making project documentation or project implementation is hampered due to unclear determination or timing of testing and also slow to get agreement on when system integration testing and user acceptance testing processes should be completed. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with data collection methods using field observations, interviews, and literature study. The Software Engineering Method uses the SDLC (Waterfall) model using the PHP programming language and MYSQL database. The results are in the form of a system prototype to determine SIT and UAT scheduling so that the Quality Assurance (QA) must know how many days must be prepared based on the man-days score of the project. The implementation of this system can provide convenience for project users and IT implementers in determining the SIT and UAT scheduling processes
PEMANFAATAN MACHINE LEARNING UNTUK PRICE OPTIMATION DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Kurniati Ike , Sulistiawati Sulistiawati
Published: July 2023

A company's marketing strategy is not just product development, broad distribution channels, and promotions, but also pricing that is attractive and affordable to consumers. PT Asia Garment, which is engaged in the garment accessories industry, determines the price by looking at the quality of the product, the efficient level of processing time, and the difficulty level of the process. Generally, errors in pricing cause production costs to not match the selling price, the selling prices are rarely reviewed even though the market is constantly changing, and selling prices are determined separately. The research purpose is to utilize machine learning to determine the optimum selling price using the Artificial Neural Network Model. As a result, the predictions can produce an output accuracy of 87%, which is satisfying accuracy.
Evaluation on Impact of Extrafloral Nectar of Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L. (Malvaceae) on the Efficiency of Aenasius arizonensis (Girault) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)
Authors: Pungavi R. , Nalini T.
Published: July 2023

Extrafloral nectar (EFN) is one of the important and sustainable food source on plants which plays major role on the structuring of arthropod communities and efficiency of natural enemies. Thus it is well known for protecting plants with indirect defence mechanism against herbivores. The present Study was conducted to observe the effect of EFN on life history parameters and parasitism of Aenasius arizonensis in the Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.  Longevity of A. arizonensis was found highest in female and male as 32.60 and 23.70 days when fed with EFN respectively which was followed by 100% honey and glucose. Among the treatments EFN and 100% honey the number of female, male progenies produced per female were ranged from (highest to lowest) 57.00, 19.40 to 5.00, 1.00 and 30.00, 17.50 to 1.40, 1.00 respectively during five weeks. Provision of EFN and 100% honey to mated female produced 39.90 and 20.39 eggs during five weeks respectively. Sex ratio (female) of A. arizonensis was recorded highest as 83.33 in EFN at 5th week and 63.16 in 100% honey at 2nd week. Parasitization of A. arizonensis on Phenacoccus solenopsis was found highest as 79.42 for EFN and 45.24 for 100% honey during third and second week respectively. Thus, providing EFN can boost parasitoid survival, fecundity, sex ratio (female) and parasitism rates.
Microplastic Abundance and Characteristics in Rabbitfish Siganus guttatus and Parrotfish Scarus ghobban from the Local Market of Zamboanga City, Philippines
Authors: Mejos Jomari S. , Cotamora Gifheart D. , Vidal Pamela M. , Baguio-Gonzales Annie , Tito Oliver D. , Alejos Marlon S.
Published: July 2023

Microplastic pollution is a global problem. In a particular area of concern, Rabbitfish and Parrotfish are good bioindicators of microplastic pollution because they have high site fidelity. This study aimed to investigate the MPs contamination in Rabbitfish Siganus guttatus and Parrotfish Scarus ghobban sold in the local public market of Zamboanga City, Philippines. Thirty-five (35) samples of each fish bought from the local Magay public market, Zamboanga City, were subjected to MP’s laboratory analysis. The study revealed that all fish samples had MPs in their guts. Rabbitfish have greater MPs at 51.97 per sample than Parrotfish at 19.29 per sample. Regression analysis showed a significant negative relationship between the weight and length of Rabbitfish and the MPs abundance but no significant difference in Parrotfish; most of the MPs ingested by both species can be attributed to the area where they are caught. Blue filaments are the most present in Rabbitfish, while red filaments are most present in Parrotfish. These filaments are from terrestrial sources, mainly from textiles washed into the oceans via rivers and sewers from households.
Aplicación de la teoría de Galtung en un escenario de postconflicto
Authors: Serrano Durán Jesus Abel , González Bautista Edgar Aurelio , Martínez Reyes Duvan Alexis
Published: July 2023

En los últimos años, se ha hablado mucho sobre los entornos escolares en las escuelas debido a la llegada de nuevas familias a áreas rurales y a la inclusión de estudiantes con Necesidades Educativas Especiales. Estos estudiantes pueden ser víctimas de diversos tipos de maltrato, bullying o acoso por parte de sus compañeros. Al mismo tiempo, los docentes son conscientes de que tienen poco conocimiento en cuanto a las relaciones interpersonales, a pesar de seguir el manual de convivencia desde el momento de la matrícula. Por lo tanto, en esta investigación se busca identificar los factores que afectan la convivencia con el objetivo de diseñar e implementar una propuesta pedagógica basada en la teoría de Johan Galtung y la cátedra de la paz. Se pretende evaluar el impacto de esta propuesta en relación con la teoría internacional y los factores abordados en la cátedra de la paz. La metodología utilizada fue cualitativa, teniendo en cuenta diferentes variables descriptivas obtenidas a través de los instrumentos utilizados. Además, se adoptó un enfoque de Investigación-Acción, trabajando con los informantes clave del quinto grado de educación primaria. Como resultado, se pudo observar que los participantes no estaban familiarizados con la teoría en un principio. Sin embargo, a través de los talleres realizados, se evidenció que los problemas y conflictos pueden resolverse mediante la comunicación asertiva y el respeto a las opiniones de los demás, especialmente cuando difieren de la mayoría. Estos son aspectos fundamentales en la sociedad del siglo XXI.
Estudio comparativo para la toma de requerimientos de software para el desarrollo de una aplicación web en investigación psicológica del bullying educativo
Authors: Bermeo Vintimilla Marco Israel , Buele Lanchi Francis Fernando , Hurtado Crespo Galo Patricio
Published: July 2023

El objetivo principal es explorar diferentes herramientas para el desarrollo de aplicaciones web que estén relacionadas con la investigación del acoso escolar, se aplicó la metodología de investigación correlacional que permitió comparar las principales herramientas que se utilizan en el desarrollo de aplicaciones web. En el front-end, JavaScript (JS) destaca como el lenguaje más utilizado con el 63.61%, y NextJS se menciona como una opción para mejorar el rendimiento, seguridad, la experiencia del usuario y la facilidad de implementación con una aceptación del 82.52%. En el back-end, se evalúan lenguajes como Python, JavaScript, Java y Kotlin, Kotlin se destaca por su seguridad, escalabilidad y facilidad de implementación con un 76.40%, siendo compatible con bases de datos y adecuado para el desarrollo en la investigación del acoso escolar. En cuanto a las bases de datos, se mencionan PostgreSQL y MongoDB. PostgreSQL destaca por su seguridad y control de acceso avanzado, y MongoDB maneja grandes volúmenes de datos y consultas complejas, además de ofrecer funciones de seguridad como cifrado de datos. Se mencionan frameworks como Spring Boot y Ktor, que proporcionan soluciones completas y confiables para el desarrollo en el back-end. Así también se plantea como sugerencia la aplicación de SCRUM como metodología de desarrollo en la que se detalla cuáles son los roles y funciones de cada uno de los usuarios en el proceso de desarrollo, se plantean un diagrama que permita a los desarrolladores tener todas las herramientas y argumentos necesarios para la implementación de la aplicación web.
Factores de riesgo de tuberculosis pulmonar en adultos jóvenes del recinto sabanilla
Authors: Aldaz Guananga Carmen Alexandra , Chávez Delgado Lissette Estefanía , Pérez Ruiz Marcos Elpidio
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación se centró en analizar los factores de riesgo asociados a la tuberculosis pulmonar en adultos jóvenes del Centro de Salud del Recinto Sabanilla. Utilizando un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño exploratorio y transversal, se recopiló información de una muestra de 10 pacientes que acudieron a la consulta externa entre enero y abril de 2023. Se aplicó un cuestionario específico para identificar factores de riesgo sociodemográficos, socioeconómicos, de estilo de vida, culturales, ambientales y psicológicos. Los resultados revelaron que los factores de riesgo más comunes fueron la exposición a personas infectadas, la precaria situación socioeconómica y los hábitos de vida poco saludables. Estos hallazgos destacan la necesidad de implementar estrategias de prevención y control de la tuberculosis pulmonar dirigidas a los adultos jóvenes en el Centro de Salud del Recinto Sabanilla. Las conclusiones de este estudio proporcionan información relevante para el desarrollo de intervenciones de salud pública efectivas y la promoción de la conciencia sobre la importancia de adoptar estilos de vida saludables y acceder a servicios de atención médica oportunos.
Estadios clínicos de la encefalopatía discirculatoria
Authors: Barreto Ramírez Briggitte Virginia , Fajardo Cabrera Juan Pablo , Hernández Jaramillo Ana Verónica , Quezada Valle Orve Jhunior , Ochoa Aucay Jorge Eduardo
Published: July 2023

La encefalopatía discirculatoria, también conocida como encefalopatía isquémica o vascular, es una condición caracterizada por la disminución del flujo sanguíneo al cerebro, lo que resulta en un suministro insuficiente de oxígeno y nutrientes a las células cerebrales. Entre las causas tenemos la aterosclerosis, embolia o hipoperfusión Estos factores pueden ser el resultado de condiciones subyacentes como la hipertensión arterial, la diabetes, el colesterol alto y los trastornos del ritmo cardíaco. Su sintomatología varía según el estadio de gravedad, por lo general se manifiesta con un deterioro cognitivo asociado a alteración de la marcha. Los estudios de imágenes suelen ser claves para su diagnóstico y el tratamiento se enfoca en controlar los factores de riesgo y mejorar el flujo sanguíneo cerebral para preservar la función cerebral.
Pemaksimalan Jumlah Source Pada Lima Wilayah PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk Branch Samarinda
Authors: Akbar Dwi Sapoetra DR  , Novi Yanti Pratiwi
Published: July 2023

Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) sangat diperlukan dalam suatu perusahaan agar mengoptimalkan kualitas dari perusahaan itu sendiri, terlebih kepada perusahaan ritel yang terlibat langsung dengan pelanggan atau pembeli dan membutuhkan karyawan sebagai pelayanan pelanggan di Toko. Alfamidi dengan nama perusahaan PT Midi Utama Indonesia, Tbk Branch Samarinda juga menjadi perusahaan yang memerlukan SDM yang mumpuni, sehingga source yang diterima harus menutupi keperluan yang ditetapkan. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk memaksimalkan source yang ada pada lima wilayah yang memerlukan SDM yang lebih banyak, melalui empat upaya yakni menghungi PIC sekolah, turun langsung, interview online hingga penyebaran informasi melalui media sosial diharapkan mampu meningkatkan source. Setelah melakukan pengabdian, dari data yang diperoleh tiga wilayah mengalami peningkatan source dan dua lainnya mengalami penurunan differensiasi atau pemenuhan yang diperlukan.
Implementasi Program Serta Pengenalan Lingkungan Kerja Di Pertamina Mor 1 Medan Kepada Mahasiswa Universitas Potensi Utama Medan
Authors: Adithya Wisnu Rayhan , Tika Nirmala Sari  , Yuli Arnida Pohan  , Taufik Risal  , Ari Prabowo  , Ananda Fitriani Dewi  , Jumeida Simatupang
Published: July 2023

PT Pertamina (Persero) adalah perusahaan BUMN yang baru meluncurkan sebuah aplikasi yang bernama My pertamina. Aplikasi My Pertamina merupakan suatu program yang dibuat oleh pihak pertamina sebagai bentuk dari apresiasi perusahaan terhadap konsumen yang telah membeli bahan bakar untuk transportasi. Program ini dibuat untuk mendukung gerakan non tunai yang dibuat oleh pemerintah, dan pihak pertamina telah melakukan program pengenalan aplikasi tersebut kepada mahasiswa dari Universitas Potensi Utama. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memperkenalkan bagaimana cara menggunakan aplikasi tersebut serta memaparkan tentang bagaimana dunia kerja pada PT Pertamina.
Pelatihan Perencanaan Pembangunan dan Pemeliharaan Infrastruktrur Desa di Desa Beringin Taluk Kecamatan Kuantan Tengah Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi
Authors: Gusmulyani Gusmulyani , Dwi Visti Rurianti  , Selpa Dewi
Published: July 2023

Pembangunan desa merupakan bagian penting dalam pembangunan nasional. Berhasilnya pembangunan nasional termasuk pembangunan desa, ditentukan oleh pemerintah melalui berbagai kebijaksanaan di tingkat provinsi hingga Desa. Kondisi Desa Beringin Taluk masih memerlukan perbaikan infrastruktur  guna memperlancar akses dalam  bidang sosial dan ekonomi. Saat ini masyrakat belum begitu memahami tentang perencanaan pembangunan infrastruktur dan pemeliharaannya dan pelaksanaan pembangunan belum sepenuhnya dilakukan oleh masyarakat desa beringin taluk karena kurangnya pengetahuan dan kemampuan di bidang itu. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah memberikan pelatihan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemampuan masyarakat desa dan aparat desa dalam merencanakan pembangunan infrastruktur  desa (gedung, jalan, drainase) serta meningkatkan pemahaman perlunya melakukan pemelihraaan infrastruktur desa sesuai dengan anjuran di bidang ilmu teknik sipil. Sehingga bisa memberdayakan masyarakat dan meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat yang nantinya juga meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat desa
Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Penanganan Bencana di SMPN 9 Kota Bekasi
Authors: Setiawan Edhie Budi , Arubusman Dian Artanti , Abidin Zaenal
Published: July 2023

Memahami tentang  karakter bencana baik bencana yang diakibatkan oleh alam maupun bencana yang ditimbulkan oleh kegiatan manusia adalah sesuatu hal yang sangat penting, karena kita akan bisa meminimalisir dampak  dari bencana ketika bencana tersebut terjadi. Pengetahuan mengenai kebencanaan harus disampaikan dan diajarkan sedini mungkin, mulai dari  anak usia TK sampai dengan dewasa. Salah satu upaya  untuk memberikan pengetahuan mengenai kebencanaan adalah dengan  melakukan sosialisasi cara penanganan jika terjadi bencana ke sekolah-sekolah. Pengabdian masyarakat dengan judul Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Penanganan Bencana bertujuan untuk membangun konsep pendidikan kebencanaan pada anak usia sekolah, dan luarannya adalah peningkatan kesadaran dan pengetahuan akan bencana, sadar bencana dan tangguh akan bencana. Dalam rangka tujuan tersebut, team Dosen ITL TRISAKTI sebanyak 3 orang bersama mahasiswa pendukung sebanyak 4 orang, melakukan sosialisasi tentang kebencanaan dan penanganan bencana yang dilakukan dengan cara presentasi, diskusi, tanya jawab, pre test dan post test kemudian pemutaran video kepada siswa SMPN 9 kota bekasi yang dihadiri sebanyak 52 siswa. Berdasarkan perbandingan hasil pre test dan post test dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pengetahuan siswa SMPN 9 kota Bekasi antara sebelum dan sesudah menjalani kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan penanganan bencana.
Implemenasi Strategi Pembelajaran Reading, Question and Answering (RQA) Disertai Media Mind Mapping Terhadap Kemampuan Berfikir Kritis Mahasiswa
Authors: Ferawati Ferawati , Rahmawati Anita
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implemenasi model pembelajaran RQA (reading, question and answering) dipadu mind mapping terhadap kemampuan berfikir kritis mahasiswa melalui penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang meliputi empat tahapan yakni: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subyek dalam penelitian ini yakni mahasiswa semester I program studi pendidikan biologi STKIP Bima. Penelitian dilakukan selama satu semester. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran reading, question, and answering (RQA) dipadu mind mapping berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan berfikir kritis mahasiswa program studi pendidikan biologi STKIP Bima, hal ini dapat dilihat berdasarkan hasil analisis data menggunakan N-gain score menunjukkan bahwa Peningkatan perilaku siswa siklus 1 rerata pretes sebesar 45,2% postes 66,8%, meningkat 21,6% Gain Score 0,4 tergolong sedang, Siklus II rerata pretes sebesar 55,4% postes 75,3% dan meningkat 19,9% dengan Gain Score 0,4 tergolong sedang Artinya kemampuan berfikir kritis mahasiswa mengalami peningkatan yang tergolong sedang. Dengan demikian implementasi model Reading Questioning and Answering (RQA) disertai media mind mapping dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berfikir kritis mahasiswa pada perkuliahan Biologi Umum.
Treatment preference and quality of life impact: ravulizumab vs eculizumab for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Authors: Mauch Teri J , Chladek Michael R , Cataland Spero , Chaturvedi Shruti , Dixon Bradley P , Garlo Katherine , Gasteyger Christoph , Java Anuja , Leguizamo Jorge , Lloyd-Price Lucy , Pham Tan P , Symonds Tara , Tomazos Ioannis , Wang Yan
Published: July 2023

Aim:
Ravulizumab and eculizumab are complement C5 inhibitors approved for the treatment of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Ravulizumab requires less frequent infusions than eculizumab, which may reduce treatment burden. This study investigated patients' treatment preferences and the impact of both treatments on patient and caregiver quality of life.
Materials & methods:
Two surveys were conducted (one for adult patients with aHUS and one for caregivers of pediatric patients with aHUS) to quantitatively assess treatment preference and the patient- and caregiver-reported impact of ravulizumab and eculizumab on quality of life. Patients were required to have a diagnosis of aHUS, to be currently receiving treatment with ravulizumab and to have received prior treatment with eculizumab. Participants were recruited via various sources: the Alexion OneSource™ patient support program, the Rare Patient Voice recruitment agency, the aHUS Foundation and directly via a clinician involved in the study.
Results:
In total, 50 adult patients (mean age: 46.5 years) and 16 caregivers of pediatric patients (mean age: 10.1 years) completed the surveys. Most adult patients (94.0%) and all caregivers reported an overall preference for ravulizumab over eculizumab; infusion frequency was one of the main factors for patients when selecting their preferred treatment. Fewer patients reported disruption to daily life and the ability to go to work/school due to ravulizumab infusion frequency (4.0% and 5.7%, respectively) than eculizumab infusion frequency (72.0% and 60.0%), with similar results for caregivers.
Conclusion:
Adult patients and caregivers of pediatric patients indicated an overall preference for ravulizumab than eculizumab for the treatment of aHUS, driven primarily by infusion frequency. This study contributes to the emerging real-world evidence on the treatment impact and preference in patients with aHUS.
The Roles of Pharmacists in Responding to Public Health Emergencies: A Case of COVID-19
Authors: Emenike Annaliese Nkechi , Agwuna Favour Obianuju , Aniefuna Chisom Victoria , Adebisi Yusuff Adebayo
Published: July 2023

: Emergencies are a significant menace to health services. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one such emergency that took the world unaware and demanded more concentration from health-care providers, including pharmacists. To keep the pandemic at bay, pharmacists had to work on the frontline and to large extent, they still work alongside other healthcare professionals leveraging on the lessons learnt from the pandemic. The intent of this study was to present a general survey of pharmacists’ role in responding to public health emergencies, some challenges faced and some strategies that have been formulated by which they can perform these roles correctly. The study was carried out by searching databases such as the World Health Organization, Yale Medicine, NCBI, CDC, Google Scholar, Research gate, WebMD, and PubMed. It was discovered that pharmacists are now greatly involved in COVID-19 vaccine administration, COVID-19 testing, and sensitization.
Comparison of Respiratory Microbiota in Patients with and Without Hospital-Acquired Infection
Authors: Mohammadi Ebli Farzad , Heshmatipour Zoheir , Daneshjou Khadijeh , Siadat Seyed Davar
Published: July 2023

Background: Nosocomial infections have increased among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Objectives: This study investigated the microbiota pattern of the respiratory system in hospitalized patients with treatment-resistant respiratory infections compared to those without treatment-resistant respiratory infections. Methods: This case-control study utilized sputum samples from hospital-acquired infection (HAI) and non-HAI (NHAI) patients over 52 years old hospitalized in the ICU. Identification and determination of the drug sensitivity of the bacteria responsible for treatment-resistant respiratory infections were made by culture method in selective and differential media and VITEK 2 device. Finally, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to analyze the microbiota of the respiratory system. Results: Excessive prescription of antibiotics, long hospitalization, and history of surgery were important risk factors for nosocomial infections. The study of antibiotic resistance of pathogens causing hospital infections indicated their high resistance to most common antibiotics. Also, nosocomial infections led to a change in lung microbiota in HAI patients. The frequencies of Streptococcus pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae were higher in patients with treatment-resistant respiratory infection (P < 0.05), but the frequency of Neisseria spp. was higher in patients without treatment-resistant respiratory infection (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The pathogens responsible for nosocomial infections had acquired resistance to a wide range of antibiotics, leading to changes in their respiratory microbiota.
The Effects of Herbal Medicines on Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction among Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Zalpour Asma , Zare Elham , Nasiri Malihe
Published: July 2023

Context: Sexual dysfunction is one of the most common problems of women affecting their living standards. Concerns about the side effects of chemical drugs and the tendency to use complementary medicine have led to the introduction of herbal medicines as an alternative option to improve this disorder. Objectives: This study was planned to systematically investigate the effects of herbal medicines on sexual function and sexual satisfaction of women of reproductive age. Data Sources: All related articles published in English or Persian from 2000 to February 28, 2022, were reviewed. The international databases of Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, and the national SID database were searched. Then, the articles were reviewed by two independent researchers. The data were combined using meta-analysis and the random effect model. Results: The findings of 12 studies entered into the meta-analysis showed that in the group of herbal medicines, the total score of female sexual function significantly improved (0.95; %95 CI: 0.803 - 1.097) (P = 0.001). Also, the sexual satisfaction score was higher in the group of herbal medicines (0.84; %95 CI: 0.476 - 1.21), which was significant (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Herbal medicines positively affect sexual function and sexual satisfaction of women of reproductive age and can be an effective and safe treatment for female sexual dysfunction (FSD). However, more studies with larger sample sizes on women of reproductive age are needed to achieve definitive conclusions.
Self-medication During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in North Central of Morocco: Prevalence, Causes, and Associated Factors
Authors: El Bouazzi Omaima , Jaouhar Samira , Talbi Fatima Zahra , Toujami Zainab , Chbihi Kaddouri Ahmed , Raoui Sidi Mohammed , EL Ouali Lalami Abdelhakim
Published: July 2023

Background: Self-medication is a significant public health problem that negatively affects human health. Many Moroccans have turned to this practice as a form of prevention or treatment for the newly emerged coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide. Objectives: This study is the first research conducted in Morocco in the context of this pandemic, aiming to explore the prevalence, sources of information, causes, and risk factors of self-medication during the pandemic period. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted in the city of Meknes (North Central of Morocco) from March 2022 to June 2022 to investigate the level of self-medication practices before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The survey included 400 respondents from the general population (mean age = 34.97 ± 15.8 years). The self-medication rate was obtained as 291 (72.75%). There was a statistically significant decrease in the number of respondents practicing self-medication during COVID-19 compared to the pre-pandemic period. Most medications used for self-medication to prevent or treat COVID-19 were supplements such as vitamin C (81.10%) and zinc (74.91%), followed by acetaminophen (72.51%) and herbal products (69.41%). In the bivariate logistic regression model, age, gender, education level, self-reported health, sector of activity, and medical insurance were analyzed. Multivariate analyses showed that the youngest age group (≤ 30 years) (odds ratio (OR) = 1.59; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.96 - 2.78), university education (OR = 1.47; 95% CI: 0.87 - 2.99), and better self-reported health (OR = 2.83; 95% CI: 1.43 - 3.71) were independently associated with self-medication. Conclusions: Self-medication was a serious health concern in Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study will be of great interest to the authorities in order to develop new pandemic management strategies, particularly self-medication awareness programs.
LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS DE PRIMERA GENERACIÓN: EL PRINCIPIO DE LIBERTAD DESDE SU ORIGEN Y DESARROLLO JURISPRUDENCIAL EN LA ACTUALIDAD EN MÉXICO
Authors: García García Juan Alberto , Pérez Baxin Oscar
Published: July 2023

Los derechos humanos de primera generación surgen como mecanismos de defensa frente a los abusos que el estado absolutista cometía en contra de los derechos individuales de las personas en la época aludida, así, debido a las arbitrariedades que el estado realizaba, los movimientos revolucionarios liberales garantizaron los primeros derechos individuales a través de las cartas constitucionales como la Constitución de Virginia de 1776 y la Declaración de los Derechos del Hombre y del Ciudadano de 1789, mismos documentos que sirvieron de base para el posterior desarrollo de las generaciones de derechos, No obstante, se fueron desarrollando a través de la interpretación que actualmente la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación le han dado por medio de sus precedentes, apegándose a lo que disponen los tratados internacionales y las leyes federales actualmente vigentes.
Assessing Employee Engagement Level in FnB Service Industry: Case Study PT XYZ Indonesia
Authors: Azzahra Hasna Rahmi , Putranto Nur Arief Rahmatsyah
Published: July 2023

The food and beverage service industry has grown rapidly in Bandung region over the past ten years. The industry itself is a customer-focused industry. In this regard, employees are a valuable asset for a company. Therefore, a company needs to have employees engaged in their workplace. The ability of engaged employees to assist the business in numerous ways, particularly concerning sustainability, has also been demonstrated. As a holding company founded in 2017, PT XYZ  manages six cafe branches in Bandung and Cimahi. During an interview, the human resources manager stated that in 2022, the turnover rate increased by 4% compared to the previous year in 2021, when there were no resignations at all. Apart from that, many employees are content to stay in the company. In addition, the company had never conducted an employee engagement assessment to measure employee engagement to the company since it did not have the tools while measuring employee engagement is considered important for improving its overall performance. The researcher chose the Aon Hewitt employee engagement model to measure employee engagement because it can classify and identify facets of employee engagement consisting of “say, stay, strive.” The model can also determine which drivers influence an employee’s engagement or disengagement. A Likert scale-based questionnaire from 1 to 6 was distributed to 122 employees as part of the research’s quantitative methodology. The study’s findings indicate that 81% of PT XYZ  employees are highly engaged, with an average of 80% of employees representing “say, stay, strive.” In addition, diversity and inclusion is a driver that influences employees to be engaged, with a value of 92.37, while the last-ranked driver is a risk, with a value of 64.69.
Generative Synthesis of Defects in Industrial Computed Tomography Data
Authors:   Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences, Tenscher-Philipp Robin ,   Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences, Schanz Tim ,   Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences, Wunderle Yannick ,   Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences, Lickert Philipp ,   Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences, Simon Martin
Published: July 2023

The need for data increases as more and more companies try to take their first steps with AI to improve their efficiency and processes. Addressing this problem, we propose a solution for synthetic generation of industrial CT data for further AI applications using a deep learning approach packaged in a process pipeline. Based on a few individual CT scans of components with internal defects, the pipeline is able to generate STLs of any component with a large variation of artificially generated defects inside. Using this data with CT simulation, for example, provides access to creating large databases to overcome data lag and enrich further AI applications.
Using DICONDE for NDT Data Exchange
Authors:   German Aerospace Center (DLR), Jacob Geo ,   German Aerospace Center (DLR), Tuppatsch Jens-Peter ,   German Aerospace Center (DLR), Rodeck Rebecca ,   German Aerospace Center (DLR), Raddatz Florian ,   German Aerospace Center (DLR), Wende Gerko
Published: July 2023

The processing of multiple data sets from different NDT vendors and systems can be challenging. Accessing the data requires dealing with different and often proprietary data formats. In addition to that the correct spatial alignment requires knowledge and information about the acquisition system and must consider different approaches for markers and reference coordinate systems. The key features of NDE 4.0 and digital twin concepts are storage and interoperability with standard data formats. In this example data from thermography, manual ultrasonic testing and immersion ultrasonic testing are considered. For established devices multiple tools exist for the conversion of data into image-based formats. However, besides the lack of spatial alignment there is a need to access the raw data for further processing. In medical and CT-like applications the DICOM format has become a widely used exchange format. Its derivative DICONDE transfers this into the field of NDT. This study demonstrates the use of this format for data processing from multiple NDT methods and addresses issues related to interoperability and the integration of less structured data from inspections.
Metrological characterization of the longitudinal ultrasonic velocity of cylindrical rock cores
Authors:   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Justen Alex ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Dourado Tiago Costa ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), de Jesus dos Santos Ericles ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), de Assis Mylena Kathleen Mosqueira ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Mayworm Ruan ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), da Silva Renildo Lopes ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Morais Gabriel Cataldo ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Miqueleti Sandro Aureliano ,   National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), Costa-Félix Rodrigo Pereira Barreto da
Published: July 2023

The correlation of the use of ultrasonic velocity in rock cores has been a fundamental resource in the analysis of geoscientists and rock engineers. The general rule is that ultrasonic velocities in typically heterogeneous materials, such as composites, rocks, and soils, present greater dispersion than homogeneous ones. This behaviour, although expected due to the more significant internal variation in the composition of its matrix, requires the application of a more cautious measurement protocol, mainly for samples with low parallelism. This work presents a metrological measurement protocol to determine the longitudinal ultrasonic velocities of these materials and their respective measurement uncertainties. The evaluation of the proposed protocol was applied to four samples of cylindrical migmatite rocks, each 76 mm in diameter. The frequency used was centred at 500 kHz. The determination of the transit time in each sample was made from the difference between the first internal reflection of the sample and the direct signal from the receiver. Samples with approximate heights of 51 mm, 62 mm, 77 mm and 101 mm were used. Their faces were divided into four quadrants. Measurements were taken around the geometric centre of the part and in each of the four quadrants. Fivedimensional measurements were performed for each quadrant, and ten transit time measurements were for each of the five defined regions. Due to the low parallelism of the parts, a protocol was adopted where the global uncertainty of each part was increased to that of the part with greater uncertainty. From the results of this research, it was noted that the effect of low parallelism tends to increase the dimensional uncertainty measurements and, consequently, the sample measurement uncertainty values.
Combining radar and ultrasound imaging for surface echo compensation and augmented visibility of interior structures in NDT applications
Authors:   University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Ullmann Ingrid ,   University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Schür Jan ,   University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Vossiek Martin
Published: July 2023

Millimeter-wave radar imaging is a promising technique in non-destructive testing. When a small material defect is located closely to the test object’s surface, the strong reflection caused by the air-material interface can overlap with the defect’s weak reflection and mask it. If the image resolution is not sufficient, the defect cannot be resolved and will not be recognizable in the reconstruction image. To solve this problem, surface echo compensation techniques have been invented. However, these techniques are usually restricted to planar surfaces, which for most applications is not the case. This article presents a technique for surface echo compensation of arbitrarily shaped objects. We propose to combine radar and air-coupled ultrasound. Since aircoupled ultrasound is not able to penetrate solids, an air-coupled ultrasound imaging system is only able to detect the surface of a solid object. The idea of our proposed concept is to employ the ultrasound signal to compensate for the surface echo in the radar signal. The proposed method is based on the idea of using signals of equal wavelengths for both wave types and an amplitude calibration. Then, the resulting signals for radar and ultrasound are formally equal, which makes it possible to directly combine them numerically. That way, a modified radar image can be obtained which only contains the reflections from the inside and highlights interior defects.
Easy to go and innovative validation process using the spot weld inspection system PHAsis and related software
Authors:   VOGT Ultrasonics GmbH, Poltersdorf Philipp ,   VOGT Ultrasonics GmbH, Mußmann Jens ,   VOGT Ultrasonics GmbH, Vogt Göran
Published: July 2023

In the industry 4.0 the need for a cost-saving and efficient production process is of high significance. This includes every area of the production processes and leads to appropriate testing procedures by means of the quality management. A combination of ultrasonic inspection devices and software tools for result post processing reduces the need of several cost-intensive validation circles with destructive testing to a very low level. This can be shown for example with the imaging phased array spot weld inspection system PHAsis in combination with a software app for post processing. This is including the software part for the data and result management as well as a device software for the ultrasonic inspection of the spot welds. In combination with the usage of an automation interface for robotic usage, even more cost reduction is possible. Several validation processes on typical resistance spot welding applications with plate pairings of two or three plates (aluminium as well as steel combinations) by the use of PHAsis and the connected PostProcessor will be exemplified. The general procedure of the validation process will be accentuated step by step. Therefore, the original data of phased array testing and a comparative method in the shape of a destructive testing (hammer & chisel test or horizontal respectively vertical cross section) will be presented. Furthermore, the steps of the post processing procedure to define the ultrasound system parameters for a best fit will be described. During these steps, the influence of the different sensitivity and system parameters on the spot weld size will be explained. Also, the measurement uncertainties given by the destructive testing that have an influence to the comparation with ultrasonic testing in general will be addressed. The efficiency of the post processing software tool due to reaching a high match between PHAsis and the comparative destructive method will be illustrated.