bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determining Factors of Eco-Innovation Adoption: An Empirical Study of Micro and Small Enterprises in Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors: Sichoongwe Kiru
Published: January 2024

Eco-Innovation (EI) is a typical innovation that is beneficial to the environment. It is seen as a necessary step that positively contribute to the worldwide fight against carbon emissions. It is a crucial component for achieving sustainable development and improving environmental and economic performance. The research investigated what drives micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to adopt environmental innovation technologies in Johannesburg, South Africa. An econometric model was used to examine a total of 1,021 MSEs. The probit findings show that environmental tax, government subsidies, and research and development (R&D) activities, have a positive influence on EI adoption. Also, adoption of EI is dependent on the successful application of non-eco-innovations (e.g., innovation on new products, innovation on improved products, and innovation on improved services) by enterprises. The resarch concludes with policy implications.
Audiometriia: znachenie graficheskogo predstavleniia rezul'tatov
Authors: Samokhvalova Sofia Alekseevna
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the work is to analyze the possibility and significance of graphical presentation of audiometry results, which is one of the key methods for diagnosing human hearing impairment. During the study, the following tasks were set and solved: 1) familiarization with the content of the audiometry method and its varieties; 2) studying the procedure for presenting the results of speech audiometry in graphic form; 3) analysis of examples of audiograms and other graphs reflecting the progress of treatment of a patient with asymmetric hearing.
MUTUAL TRADE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE EU IN 2022-2023: RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Belikova M. P.
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to trade and economic cooperation of the Russian Federation in the realities of 2022–2023. The topic was updated in connection with the tightening of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation, which Western "partners" continue to impose in the hope of still worsening the state of the Russian economy. The paper presents and analyzes the statistical data of the Federal Customs Service of Russia on the trade turnover of the Russian Federation in the specified period with the EU countries, the EAEU, the SCO states, including China – modern trading partners of our country. In addition, the author substantiates the point of view that, firstly, sanctions are limited in nature, and secondly, the economic isolation of Russia, even from the EU countries, remains, in the author's opinion, very incomplete and is often overcome by Western "partners and their business entities throughout the period. The article shows that the relations between Russia and the European Union in terms of mutual trade, although they are at the lowest point in their history, however, there are solid foundations for their restoration, since, in general, taking into account the possibilities of parallel imports and official sanctions, EU trade with Russia not only did not stop, but also grew by some areas that have not been sanctioned. In conclusion, the author's proposals aimed at the further development of foreign trade of the Russian Federation in the face of sanctions, as well as to support certain industries in the face of the need to increase import substitution and ensure the technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation are presented.
Preliminary assessment of the vulnerabilities in urban ecosystems as a result of climate change effects. Case studies.
Authors:   National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology, Stanescu Bogdan Adrian , Cuciureanu Adriana ,   National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology, Cernica Georgiana ,   National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology, Codreanu Ana Maria ,   National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology
Published: January 2024

The current context of the increasing manifestation of climate change in the form of extreme weather phenomena prioritizes efforts to find solutions as quickly as possible to ensure adaptation to these new conditions and to achieve climate resilience. The phenomena are problematic, they usually cause much material damage, and therefore knowing the particularities of each urban or peri-urban environment where they occur can ensure the finding of viable and sustainable solutions in the long term. The current knowledge of the phenomena related to pollution and the variation of some climatic parameters, such as temperature and humidity, can bring valuable information for understanding the phenomena that appear against the background of the manifestation of climatic changes in urban environments and those adjacent to them. The analysis presented in this article refers to three cities in Romania, analyzed as case studies, for understanding climatic vulnerabilities in parallel with a quantification of the quality of environmental factors, in an integrated air, water, and soil approach. In these areas, the manifestation of natural factors, together with the anthropic footprint, particularly more evident in the urban environment, offers the possibility of an objective, quantifiable evaluation of the studied areas. The proposed comparisons will allow highlighting the vulnerabilities together with the zonal variability that is the basis of the influencing factors, as well as how the quality of the monitored parameters will evolve in space and time.
Performance of Iron Phosphate Glass Containing Various Heavy Metal
Oxides for Particulate Nuclear Radiation Shielding
Authors: Abdelwahab Bassem , Ahmed G.S.M. , El-Ghazaly M. , Zoulfakar A. , Salem S.M. , Bashter I.I. , Mostafa A.G.
Published: January 2024

Introduction::

Employees may be exposed to different kinds of ionizing radiation at
work. When ionizing radiation interacts with human cells, it can cause damage to the cells and
genetic material. Therefore, one of the scientists' primary objectives has always been to create
the best radiation-shielding materials. Glass could offer promising shielding material resulting
from the high flexibility of composition, simplicity of production, and good thermal stability.

Materials and Methods::

The melt-quenching technique was used to create a glass having the
following formula: 50%P2O5+20%Na2O+20%Fe2O3+10%X, where X = As2O3, SrO, BaO,
CdO, and Sb2O3 mol %. The impact of the different heavy metal additions on the structure of
the glass networks was studied using FTIR spectroscopy. Glass's ability to attenuate neutrons
and/or charged particles has been theoretically investigated. The performance of the developed
glass as a shield was examined by a comparison against commercial glass (RS 253 G18), ordinary
concrete (OC), and water (H2O).

Results::

For charged particle radiations (Electrons, Protons, and Alpha), the shielding parameters
like the mass stopping power, the projected range, and the effective atomic number were
evaluated, where S5/Sb glass achieves the best performance. In the case of Neutrons, the results
values reveal that S3/Ba glass ( Σ! = 0.105) is the best-modified glass for neutron shielding.

Conclusion::

Among all the investigated glasses, S5/Sb glass composition has a smaller range
and provides superior protection against charged particles. In contrast, the S3/Ba glass composition
is a superior choice for shielding against neutron radiation.
Challenges and Therapeutic Approaches for the Protein Delivery System:
A Review
Authors: Jena Devashish , Srivastava Nimisha , Chauhan Iti , Verma Madhu
Published: January 2024

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The protein delivery system is one of the innovative or novel drug delivery systems in the
present era. Proteins play an indispensable role in our body and are mainly found in every part, like
tissue and cells of our body. It also controls various functions, such as maintaining our tissue, transportation,
muscle recovery, enzyme production and acting as an energy source for our body. Protein
therapeutics have big future perspectives, and their use in the treatment of a wide range of serious
diseases has transformed the delivery system in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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The chief advantage of protein delivery is that it can be delivered directly to the systemic circulation.
So far, parenteral routes, such as intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous, are the most often
used method of administering protein drugs. Alternative routes like buccal, oral, pulmonary, transdermal,
nasal, and ocular routes have also shown a remarkable success rate.

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However, as with all other types of delivery, here, several challenges are posed due to the presence
of various barriers, such as the enzymatic barrier, intestinal epithelial barrier, capillary endothelial
barrier, and blood-brain barrier. There are several approaches that have been explored to overcome
these barriers, such as chemical modification, enzymatic inhibitors, penetration enhancers, and mucoadhesive
polymers. This review article discusses the protein, its functions, routes of administration,
challenges, and strategies to achieve ultimate formulation goals. Recent advancements like the
protein Pegylation method and Depofoam technology are another highlight of the article.
Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Sepia officinalis Extract Aggravate
Acute Kidney Injury Induced by a High Folic Acid Dosage in Wistar Rats
Authors: Abdel-Fattah Ahmed Salma Hussein , El-Sayed El-Shehry Mona Samir Fawzy , Mohamed Lotfy Bassant Mohamed , Qutb Sarah Ali , Rashed Aya Ramadan , Mohamed Ayman Saber
Published: January 2024

Background:

Seafood is an important source of food for the majority of people. Marine
species have a wide spectrum of pharmacological actions, including antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic,
anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Sepia officinalis extract (SoE) on
folic acid-induced acute kidney injury in Wistar rats.

Methods:

A single dosage of folic acid (250 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally to cause kidney
injury induced (AKI). The study contained three groups of six rats each: control, folic acid, and folic
acid + SoE groups. The SoE group received SoE (45 mg/kg, orally) daily for one week, while
the control and folic acid groups were administered distilled water.

Results:

The crude extract of Sepia officianlis contains heavy metals such as Fe, Cr, Cd, Pb, and
Zn, according to our findings. The LD50 value of SoE was 450 mg/kg. SoE treatment increases creatinine,
urea, uric acid, sodium, potassium, chloride, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase,
alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, malondialdehyde, and nitric oxide
levels while decreasing total proteins, albumin, glutathione reduced, glutathione-S-transferase, and
catalase. Several histological alterations were found in the liver and kidney of the SoE rats.

Conclusion:

The heavy metal content of S. officinalis extract has a synergistic effect with folic acid
to induce hepatorenal injury. Natural extracts of marine species should be used with caution as a
component of medications or natural remedies.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Kamus Istilah Ilmiah dengan Bahasa Isyarat untuk Peningkatan Kualitas Belajar Siswa Tuna Rungu
Authors: Setiawan Budi Darma , Pradana Fajar
Published: January 2024

The government guarantees the absence of a difference for all Indonesian citizens to get education in higher education. Educational needs for every disability is different. Suppose the deaf students, to communicate highly dependent on writing and sign language. From the field observations problems found sign language that is used has a lot of variations, especially for scientific terms such as for example: cell, engineering, photosynthesis and others. This causes the communication becomes slower so that deaf students have difficulty understanding the material taught in the lectures. For that we need to make a media in the form of software to save the new terms as well as sign language. The media should also be accessible though many people (online). This way, if someone is having difficulty in finding a cue for a term, he can look for it on this media. From the results of tests performed, the application is able to enhance the understanding of the time three seconds faster than before using the app. On the usability and user acceptance testing, the application has largely met the expectations of the user.
Access, Universal Design and the Sustainability of Teaching Practices: a Powerful Synchronicity of Concepts at a Crucial Conjuncture for Higher Education
Authors: Fovet Frederic
Published: January 2024

Sustainability in Higher Education is usually interpreted as a concept applying solely to operations management and energy policy. Though the applicability of the concept to social justice is immediately tangible, few campuses have found organic and pragmatic ways to extend principles of sustainability to their equity, diversity or inclusion practices, or to convince their community of the need to do so. This study examines the unique experience of North American campus having attempted this progressive osmosis between the two concepts. Access has represented the opportunity for this rethink. As individual, retroactive accommodations become increasingly obsolete when it comes to providing access to learning to large number of students with specific needs entering post-secondary education, sustainability has become an increasingly appealing lens with which to devise a new framework for inclusion seeking systemic change in pedagogical practices. The campus in question implemented a proactive drive for the implementation of Universal Design for Learning from 2011 and this paper presents the analysis of the various and complex ways access and sustainability have become entwined in campus policies. The outcomes are particularly relevant for the Global South in that it may encourage Higher Education institutions in developing countries to avoid the temporary appeal of medical model based measures of inclusion and the precedents set in the Global North over the last two decades, and to focus instead on social model based policies that seek the development of sustainable and inclusive teaching practices from the onset.
Representasi Sosial Mengenai Siswa dengan Disabilitas pada Siswa Non-Disabilitas SMP Inklusi di DKI Jakarta
Authors: Kostan Hashella
Published: January 2024

This study looks at how children with disabilities are socially represented in inclusive schools. A number of 371 junior secondary students without disabilities were recruited from 6 inclusive schools in Jakarta. In a free association fashion, they were stimulated with a phrase student with disabilities and their responses were recorded. They were asked to evaluate their own responses as containing positive, negative, or neutral prototypical characteristics and scored according to the affective loading. The results indicated that even in inclusive school, children with disabilities were socially represented as individuals who are "lacking of abilities", "difficult to communicate", "stupid", and so on. We aslo asked students to fill the Swearer Bully Survey- Student Version (BYS-S) and found that students with disabilities were bullied by their peers.
PEMBELAJARAN AUTONOMOUS LEARNING DENGAN DUOLINGO MEMUPUK MINAT DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X SMA NEGERI 6 MALANG
Authors:   SMAN 6 Malang, Prapbowati Dwi Setiyo
Published: January 2024

This study aims to observe the application of the Autonomous Learning model with Duolingo media for listening skills in German lessons. In addition, this research will also focus on investigating the impact of such learning on students' interest and independence in learning. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The data in this study were obtained from observations of the learning process and the results of students’ interviews. This study will collect data from online and asynchronous learning in class X IPS 2 SMAN 6 Malang. This study took the data during German language lessons in two meetings with listening skills learning. The results showed that the Autonomous Learning model with Duolingo media made students enthusiastic in learning German. Students’ responses to the Autonomous Learning model with Duolingo media were positive. Students can determine their own way of learning so that it is easier to understand the material.
Pemanfaatan Cangkang Kluwek Sebagai Adsorben Minyak Jelantah Authors Dewi Asrining Puri
Authors:   SMA Negeri 5 Malang, Puri Dewi Asrining , Agung Desak Putu , Naila Diva Tristia , Rachmadhani Eka
Published: January 2024

Indonesia is a country with the largest consumption of palm oil which still cannot be separated from the use of used cooking oil until now. Used cooking oil is not suitable for consumption, apparently it does not make people afraid of the negative impacts that will result, such as the outbreak of various types of diseases. Therefore, innovation by utilizing kluwek shell waste as a natural adsorbent for used cooking oil can help the community in processing used cooking oil to be more suitable for consumption. With certain formulations, namely variations in charcoal mass of 5g, 10g, and 15g, kluwek shell effectively adsorb used cooking oil which in the end can result in a decrease in free fatty acid levels in used cooking oil. Purification with activated charcoal kluwek shell initial % FFA content of 3.62% to 0.13%.
Pengaruh Konsentrasi dan Frekuensi Aplikasi Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Kedelai (Glycine max L.) Varietas Anjasmoro
Authors: Firmansyah fasal Agus , Islami Titiek
Published: January 2024

Kebutuhan kedelai dalam negeri setiap tahunnya cenderung mengalami peningkatan, namun persediaan kedelai di dalam negeri belum mampu untuk mengimbangi tingkat konsumsi dan industri. Penggunaan pupuk organik cair menjadi cara untuk meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman kedelai dengan memperhatikan konsentrasi dan frekuensi pemberiannya agar lebih efisien dan kebutuhan nutrisi tanaman dapat tetap terpenuhi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk mengetahui konsentrasi dan frekuensi aplikasi pupuk organik cair yang berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kedelai. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan September hingga Desember 2022 di lahan percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Brawijaya, Desa Jatimulyo, Kecamatan Lowokwaru, Kota Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 2 faktor. Faktor pertama terdiri dari 4 taraf konsentrasi POC yaitu P0: 0 ml-1, P1: 4 ml-1, P2: 6 ml-1, P3: 8 ml-1 dan faktor kedua terdiri dari 3 taraf frekuensi pemberian POC yaitu W1: 1 kali (7 HST), W2: 2 kali (7, 14 HST), dan W3: 3 kali (7, 14, 21 HST). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terjadi interaksi terhadap komponen pertumbuhan tanaman kedelai. Namun terjadi interaksi terhadap jumlah buku subur, jumlah polong, jumlah polong isi, jumlah polong hampa, bobot biji per tanaman, dan bobot biji per hektar. Perlakuan konsentrasi POC 8 ml l-1 dengan frekuensi pemberian pupuk 2 kali memberikan hasil yang sama dengan perlakuan konsentrasi POC 8 ml l-1 dengan frekuensi pemberian pupuk 3 kali terhadap jumlah buku subur, jumlah polong per tanaman, jumlah polong isi, jumlah polong hampa, bobot biji per tanaman. Selain itu meningkatkan hasil bobot biji per hektar sebesar 169,30% dibandingkan tanpa penggunaan POC.
Distribusi Warna Polong Ungu Pada 6 Varietas Kacang Panjang (Vigna sesquipedalis L. Fruwirth)
Authors: Rosyida Rizki Alifya , Yulianah Izmi
Published: January 2024

Kacang panjang (Vigna sesquipedalis L. Fruwirth) merupakan salah satu produk hasil pertanian yang banyak digemari karena memiliki kandungan gizi yang tinggi. Kacang panjang yang banyak dibudidayakan oleh masyarakat pada umumnya memiliki warna polong hijau. Saat ini terdapat varietas kacang panjang berpolong ungu yang sudah mulai dikembangkan di Indonesia. Adanya keragaman genetik berarti terdapat variasi nilai genotipe antar individu dalam suatu populasi. Kacang panjang berpolong ungu merupakan salah satu hasil rakitan dari varietas-varietas unggul yang memiliki produktivitas tinggi dan memiliki manfaat lain bagi kesehatan manusia. Warna ini merupakan hasil perbaikan potensi dan kualitas hasil yang diharapkan dapat menjadi varietas yang unggul. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang distribusi warna polong ungu pada 6 varietas kacang panjang. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode single plot tanpa ulangan yang terdiri dari 6 varietas kacang panjang ungu. Pengamatan dilakukan secara single plant pada 100 tanaman. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Januari sampai April 2020, di Agro-Techno Park Universitas Brawijaya Jatikerto. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pada varietas Brawijaya Ungu 1 terdapat hasil yang berdistribusi normal pada karakter warna polong, namun tidak terdistribusi normal pada karakter warna batang dan warna bunga. Sedangkan pada varietas Brawijaya Ungu 2, Brawijaya Ungu 3, Brawijaya Ungu 4, Brawijaya Ungu 5, dan Brawijaya Ungu 6 tidak terdapat hasil yang berdistribusi normal pada karakter warna batang, warna bunga, dan warna polong.
Respon Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Bawang Merah (Allium ascalonicum L.) terhadap Berbagai Kombinasi Sumber Nitrogen dan Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
Authors: Marpaung Christina Adela , Maghfoer Moch. Dawam
Published: January 2024

Bawang merah (Allium ascalonicum L.) merupakan tanaman hortikultura yang dibutuhkan masyarakat Indonesia sebagai bumbu pelengkap masakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan kombinasi dosis pupuk N anorganik, pupuk organik kotoran sapi, dan PGPR yang tepat untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan hasil bawang merah. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Januari hingga Maret 2023 di Desa Mlorah, Kecamatan Rejoso, Kabupaten Nganjuk, Provinsi Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) yang terdiri dari 9 perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan, meliputi : P0 {150 kg N Urea + 50 kg N ZA}, P1 {112,5 kg N Urea + 37,5 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 2,5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 5 ml.l-1}, P2 {75 kg N Urea + 25 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 5 ml.l-1}, P3 {112,5 kg N Urea + 37,5 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 2,5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 10 ml.l-1}, P4 {75 kg N Urea + 25 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 5 ton. ha-1 + PGPR 10 ml.l-1}, P5 {112,5 kg N Urea + 37,5 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 2,5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 15 ml.l-1}, P6 {75 kg N Urea + 25 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 15 ml.l-1}, P7 {112,5 kg N Urea + 37,5 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 2,5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 20 ml.l-1}, P8 {75 kg N Urea + 25 kg N ZA + Pupuk organik kotoran sapi 5 ton.ha-1 + PGPR 20 ml.l-1}. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa P7 memiliki pengaruh yang tidak berbeda nyata dengan P8. Kedua perlakuan ini dapat mengurangi penggunaan pupuk anorganik dan menunjukkan hasil yang lebih tinggi pada seluruh variabel pengamatan. Kombinasi dosis P7 menghasilkan bobot kering umbi sebesar 12,47 ton.ha-1 lebih tinggi 69% dan berbeda nyata dibandingkan dengan dosis P0 yang menghasilkan bobot kering umbi sebesar 7,37 ton.ha-1.
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Neurology for Web 3.0 and mHealth: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Nazir Talha , Umair Muhammad , Mushhood Ur Rehman Muhammad , Saeed Reeda , O Zaidat Osama , Kalia Junaid S.
Published: January 2024

According to 2019 WHO data, neurological conditions contribute to 1503.39 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per 100,000 population. Approximately 57% of office-based physicians use EHR systems and the natural place to incorporate standardized ePRO is into EHR. However, implementing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for neurological conditions is challenging because many patients are elderly, have comorbidities, and experience cognitive impairment. As healthcare digitization increases, we propose a framework for easily customizable electronic PROs (ePROMs) in neurology. The framework requires implementation of technological standards, including governance plans, integration, and reporting workflows. It consists of four steps: developing an ePRO questionnaire, making ePRO mobile-compatible and user-friendly, building consensus around ePRO, and validating ePRO. It is important to involve all stakeholders in the ePRO development process and continuously monitor and evaluate progress in real-time to sustain ePRO tools over time.
Producción de semilla de calidad de las variedades de arveja (Pisum sativum L.), Obonuco Andina y Obonuco San Isidro
Authors: Cadena Guerrero Máryory Maricela , Yepes Chamorro Dionicio Bayardo , Romero Juan Vicente
Published: January 2024

La arveja es una leguminosa de alta importancia socioeconómica para el departamento de Nariño, principal productor en Colombia. Las variedades más sembradas son Obonuco San Isidro y Obonuco Andina, obtenidas por la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (AGROSAVIA), en alianza con el Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA), en los años 2021 y 2022, respectivamente. Para la producción y comercialización formal de semilla de la arveja existe la Resolución ICA 3168 del 2015 y también otros documentos que brindan recomendaciones para producir y acondicionar la semilla de manera adecuada.
Development of a Mobile App for Occupational Stress Screening Among Female Workers: Protocol for an Exploratory Sequential Design Study (Preprint)
Authors: Widianti Dini , Mahardhika Zwasta Pribadi , Modjo Robiana
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Occupational safety hazards include physical, chemical, ergonomic, biological, and psychological hazards. Technological innovation in screening for occupational stress, especially among female workers, is needed to improve their health and productivity.

OBJECTIVE

This research is being conducted to obtain a prediction model of work stress through a questionnaire instrument that includes stressors and symptoms based on the transactional model, as well as measurement of work stress through a mobile app that can be used anywhere.

METHODS

The research is conducted in 3 stages: qualitative research, quantitative research (cross-sectional), and mobile app development. Data were collected from companies located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The sample was chosen based on purposive sampling. For the quantitative research (n=430), logistic regression analysis was used.

RESULTS

We are developing a work stress screening instrument for female workers, which includes stressors and symptoms based on the transactional model, in the form of a digital platform so that female workers can undertake the examination anywhere without interfering with working hours or home duties. This research was funded in January 2024 and qualitative data collection began in February 2024. Quantitative data were obtained in March 2024; the number of respondents in the qualitative stage was 6, and in the quantitative stage it was 430. The work stress screening app is in the development stage and will be launched at the same time as the data collection is performed so we can examine the respondents’ perspectives on the use of the app.

CONCLUSIONS

This study analyzes the prediction of work stress to help female workers screen for work stress. Workers who are detected as experiencing work stress will be educated using an algorithm programmed in the app.

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The impact of telemedicine on patient-centered communication during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study (Preprint)
Authors: Barr Paul James , Onsando Wambui Moraa , Bratches Reed , Cavanaugh Kerri , Schoonmaker Jesse Asher , Freundlich Noah , Salih Yasir , Makhoul Gregory , Masel Meredith
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

High quality patient-centered communication (PCC) is the lynchpin of excellent health care, associated with improved patient experience, patient engagement and health related outcomes. The COVID-19 Pandemic necessitated a switch to telehealth and the implementation of in-person safety protocols (e.g., face masks and restrictions on in-person caregiver clinic attendance). It is unclear to what extend PCC in the healthcare setting was impacted.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the current investigation was to characterize how PCC was impacted by safety measures adopted in response to COVID-19 Pandemic.

METHODS

From September to October 2020, we administered an online 38-item cross-sectional survey to a convenience sample of US adults reporting both in-person and telehealth clinic visits during the pandemic. We assessed PCC using the Communication Assessment Tool and explored differences between in-person and telehealth PCC (repeated measures ANOVA) and factors associated with PCC (multiple linear regression).

RESULTS

The majority of the 522 respondents were female (58.2%), with an average age of 46.1 years (SD 18.9). Most of the visits were for primary care, though specialty care made up a greater proportion of in-person visits. Most respondents reported always wearing masks when visiting in-person (n=432, 82.7%), while 71.1% of patients observed clinicians always wearing masks. Other commonly observed safety protocols included socially distanced waiting rooms (n=424, 81.2%) and screening at the clinic entrance (n=399, 76.4%). Using ANOVA, PCC was higher overall for in-person visits compared to telehealth (45% vs. 42%; P=.003). Specifically, in-person PCC was higher for respondents of Hispanic ethnicity (32% vs. 26%; P=.012), who spoke a language other than English at home (33% vs. 28%; P=.01), aged ≥65 years (55% vs. 50%; P=.051), aged 18 – 34 years (33% vs. 30%; P<.001) and women (48% vs. 43%; P=.002). In regression analysis, respondents aged 18-34 (???? = -0.13; 95% CI = -0.24, -0.01) and caregiver presence (???? = -0.11, 95%CI = -0.19, -0.04) were associated with lower PCC during telehealth visits; while mask use was associated with lower PCC in older adults during in-person visits (???? = -0.46; 95% CI = -0.86, -0.07). Having ≥3 visits was associated with higher PCC both during in-person (???? = 0.1; 95% CI = 0.0, 0.20) and telehealth (???? = 0.11; 95% CI = 0.01, 0.20) visits.

CONCLUSIONS

PCC was reported to be better in a sample of patients who experienced in-person and telehealth visits during the pandemic. Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic may have had disproportionally negative impacts on PCC that require further investigation as the first step to addressing inequalities in communication and access that affect healthcare outcomes.
Scaling Up Kangaroo Mother Care Through a Facility Delivery Model in Rural Districts of Pakistan: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Muhammad Shah , Soomro Asif , Ahmed Khan Samia , Najmi Hina , Memon Zahid , Ariff Shabina , Soofi Sajid , Bhutta Zufiqar Ahmed
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

The neonatal mortality rate in Pakistan is the third highest in Asia, with 8.6 million preterm babies. These newborns require warmth, nutrition, and infection protection, typically provided by incubators. However, the high maintenance and repair costs of incubators pose a barrier to accessibility for many premature and low birth weight neonates in low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to implement a context-specific kangaroo mother care (KMC) model in Sanghar within secondary health care facilities and catchment communities.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to achieve at least 80% KMC coverage for premature and low birth weight neonates.

METHODS

This research uses a mixed methods design grounded in implementation science principles, with the goal of developing adaptive strategies tailored to district and facility managers, as well as health care workers, leveraging previous evidence on the benefits of KMC. The research is conducted in the district of Sanghar, Sindh with an emphasis on promoting KMC for infants weighing between 1200 and 2500 g in three facilities. It includes preimplementation data collection, training of health care providers and lady health workers, and intervention involving mother-baby skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding initiation, and postdischarge follow-ups. Ethical considerations and data management are prioritized, to improve KMC coverage and neonatal health outcomes.

RESULTS

This research will be implemented over a period of 18 months. The primary objective of this research is to achieve an 80% improvement in KMC coverage, with the secondary objective to promote optimal breastfeeding practices among postpartum mothers. Key indicators include the proportion of eligible infants enrolled in KMC, the percentage of mother-baby pairs receiving skin-to-skin care postdischarge, and the duration of KMC during the neonatal period. Additionally, the study will assess exclusive breastfeeding rates, neonatal weight gain, and neonatal deaths within the cohort. The data management team will evaluate the effectiveness of the model in achieving the targeted KMC coverage.

CONCLUSIONS

The integration of KMC into the health care system will provide valuable insights for policy makers regarding effective implementation and scaling strategies. The study’s findings will highlight facilitators and barriers to KMC adoption, benefiting regions across Pakistan and globally. Additionally, these findings will offer valuable insights for the development of future newborn care programs.

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The influence of type 1 diabetes on the hard dental tissues and the development of caries (literature review)
Authors: Mazur P.V. , Savychuk N.O. , Mazur I.P.
Published: January 2024

An electronic search for articles was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE and Google Scholar, Scopus, Cochrane Library databases from January 2001 to August 2023 using keywords mentioned in the terms of diabetes impact on dental ca­ries, enamel, dentin, salivary glands, oral microbiome. A search ­using the keywords “dental caries” and “type 1 diabetes” was done in articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses of English- and Ukrainian-language literary sources. The search for articles was focused on clear descriptions of the possible mechanisms of diabetes effect on the hard dental tissues. The analysis included articles with the results of clinical and experimental studies, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews written in English and Ukrainian according to the selected keywords; articles that explain the impact of diabetes on the hard dental tissues; articles that provide strong evidence of oral disease associated with type 1 diabetes. The article presents the results of the literary review of sources — clinical and experimental studies, meta-analyses and systematic analyzes regarding the impact of type 1 diabetes on the state of the hard dental tissues. The literature presents conflicting data on the prevalence of caries in children with type 1 diabetes compared to healthy children. Most research show that the level of metabolic control of diabetes and the age of children are associated with a high risk of developing caries. Data are presented on the potential risk of diabetes impact on the state of the hard dental tissues and possible mechanisms of developing caries. The authors consider disease-modifying risk factors such as impaired salivation, buffering capacity of saliva, changes in the oral microbiome, which lead to structural and biomechanical changes in the hard dental tissues. Modifiable risk factors such as eating habits, educational measures that directly affect the characteristics of individual hygiene, as well as regular professional control of the oral health, led to a decrease in the prevalence and severity of caries in children with type 1 diabetes. The conducted analysis indicates the need for further research to assess the health status of the oral cavity in children with type 1 diabetes.
Yang Maya Yang Melawan: Aktivisme Kontra-Hegemoni Di Ruang Twitter Dalam Perspektif Ernesto Laclau
Authors: Benedict Josef Christofer , Dharmesa Yohanes Wisnu
Published: January 2024

Hadirnya ruang-ruang baru dalam dunia maya telah memberikan formasi kuasa yang juga baru. Twitter, sebagai salah satu ruang maya tersebut, lantas dimanfaatkan untuk giat kontra-hegemoni digital melalui produksi dan distribusi diskursus antagonistik terhadap hegemoni konvensional di dunia korporeal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendalami bagaimana aktivisme kontra-hegemoni di Twitter terwujud dan terlanggengkan dengan pisau bedah pemikiran hegemoni Ernesto Laclau. Penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif terhadap dua jenis data, yakni data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer diperoleh dari proses text mining terhadap tiga akun Twitter, yaitu @txtdrberseragam, @PolJokesID, dan @JDAgraria, sebagai representasi populer akan ruang aktivisme kontra-hegemoni. Data sekunder diperoleh melalui studi literatur atas pandangan hegemoni Ernesto Laclau untuk pembedahan terhadap data pertama secara kritis. Penelitian ini menemukan subjek-subjek hegemonik yang secara spesifik diantagoniskan dalam ketiga ruang Twitter, yakni aktor politik, aparat bersenjata (Polri dan TNI), dan pemerintah daerah. Melalui kacamata Laclau, penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa ketiga akun tersebut adalah subjectless dan menghidupkan dimensi populisme dalam formasi wacana sebagai representasi “the people”. Sebagai kesimpulan, giat kontra-hegemoni dan relasi antagonistik hidup dalam aktivisme digital di ruang Twitter. Giat maya tersebut menjadi bentuk pergerakan baru melawan kuasa konvensional melalui populisme digital.
Romantic Primitivism and Literary Neocolonialism in Camara Laye’s Novel L’Enfant Noir
Authors: Panuntun Ari Bagus , Osmani Lysa
Published: January 2024

The article examines the depiction of romantic primitivism in Camara Laye’s novel L’Enfant noir (The Dark Child) and the phenomenon of literary neocolonialism behind its publication. L’Enfant noir is a novel published when Guinea was still under French colonization in the 1950s. It tells the story of a happy black child growing up in the middle of a beautiful Guinean countryside, that was completely untouched by the atrocities of colonialism. Upon its publication by Plon, a French publishing house, the novel received different responses from African and European readers. In Africa, it was perceived as turning a blind eye to the cruelty of colonialism. However, in Europe, it was showered with praise and it even received a prestigious literary award. To examine this phenomenon, this article analyzes the novel both intrinsically and extrinsically. Intrinsically, it uses the theory of romantic primitivism to analyze how the novel romanticizes the lives of African indigenous people constrained by colonialism. Extrinsically, it discusses the phenomenon of literary neocolonialism behind the publication of L’Enfant noir. The discussion about literary neocolonialism is divided into two parts. Firstly, it addresses the historical analysis of Plon’s publishing house, its relations with the French power, and the political interests underpinning the novel’s publication. Secondly, it highlights the strategy the publisher uses to accentuate exoticism in the novel’s peritext to market the book in Europe. The novelty of this article lies in its discovery of the elements of romantic primitivism found in the novel while it also proves that literary neocolonialism towards L’Enfant noir persists to this day.
THE AINU IN THE HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
Authors: Shchepkin Vasilii
Published: January 2024

The article summarizes the findings of the research on the role of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido, in the establishment and development of Japanese-Russian relations in the 18th-19th centuries. The authors substantiate the need to use a wide range of sources in Japanese to study this issue. Periodization of the Ainu history in the context of Japanese-Russian relations is suggested in the article. The first stage (early 18th - early 19th centuries) is marked by the active participation of the Ainu in the Japanese-Russian relations. A comparative review of the documents of the Russian and Japanese expeditions allowed to identify at least four functions of the Ainu in this process: guides, interpreters, informants, and trade intermediaries. The article provides details of each function, including the significant role of the Ainu in the mapping and naming of geographical objects in the Sea of Okhotsk region during the Russian and Japanese expeditions. At the second stage (mid-19th - early 20th centuries) the Ainu are transformed from the subject of Japanese-Russian relations into a passive entity, and their lands - a subject of negotiations and war trophies. The authors study the question of the Ainu status during the Japanese-Russian negotiations on territorial demarcation in 1853-1875. Attempts by the Russians to separate the issues of Ainu citizenship and belonging to certain territories nevertheless did not spare the Sakhalin and Kuril Ainu from being forcibly relocated by the Japanese authorities after the Treaty of St. Petersburg in 1875.
Graphics by Maximilian Voloshin
Authors: Petrova Galina
Published: January 2024

The paper studies a less known part of Maximilian Voloshin’s artistic heritage — his graphics, variously presented on the pages of albums kept in Pushkin House Manuscript Department. The artist’s albums that he kept throughout his life, can be called a poet's notebooks, as they contain not only drawings, but also poetry, draft poems, articles, notes and bibliography references, financial calculations and addresses. The works of Voloshin the artist are present on the pages of his albums in various forms. It includes self-portraits and portraits of his contemporaries: writers, musicians, artists, painters, political figures, scientists: Aleksandr Peshkovsky, Jakov Glotov, Maxim Kovalevsky, Elizaveta Kruglikova, René Ghil, Anatole France, Konstantin Balmont, Valery Bryusov, Elena Davidenko, Margarita Voloshina, Elena Kirienko-Voloshina, Pyotr Struve, Ekaterina Junge, Aleksandr Junge, Pavel von Tesch, Polyxena Solovyova, Natalia Manaseina, Konstantin Bogaevsky, Konstantin Kandaurov, Josephine Bogaevskaya, Vera Efron, Elizaveta Efron, Mikhail Feldstein, Ekaterina Andreeva-Balmont, Alexey Tolstoy, Mikhail Chuiko, Elena Chichagova-Rossinskaya, Bella Feinberg and many others; pictures, landscapes. This collection of materials expands our understanding of the creative biography of the artist and poet, his literary and cultural ties, and clarifies our understanding of some events and trends in the cultural process of the early twentieth century.
Social Media as an Arena for Constructing Historical Memory
Authors: Tikhonova Sofya , Artamonov Denis
Published: January 2024

The paper focuses on the problem of constructing historical memory on social media. In digi­tal era, perception of the past is created by masses of Internet users who display their interpretation of history on social networks. The tools of reproducing the past are information fakes, digital photos and selfies, Internet memes, computer games, fanfiction and videos on historic topics, created by Internet users in enormous quantities. Social media are the arena where historical memory is shaped, as all information resources, including those on historical subjects, are accumulated in the digital space. Number of Internet users, skilled in digital technologies for producing information content, actively use them to create their own versions of the past and spread them among a broad audience. The specific characteristic of reproduced perceptions of the past on social media is their emotional nature, mythologizing and stereotyping. Users create their own versions of historical events that match the shared perception of the past that is associated with the stories and symbols of popular culture. New commemorative practices are emerging in social media as people immerse in the digital virtual space.
From Decision-Making to Soldier Augmentation: How AI is Enhancing Military Capabilities
Authors: Holeton Jody
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into military operations signifies a revolutionary shift in the conduct and strategy of modern warfare. This paper, authored by MAJ Jody Holeton, provides an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted role of AI in enhancing the operational capabilities of the U.S. Army. The study begins with an introduction to the evolving landscape of AI in military domains, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies in the face of rapidly changing combat environments and the pursuit of strategic superiority. The paper delves into the critical role of AI in enhancing decision-making processes, highlighting projects like Maven which utilize AI for real-time intelligence analysis and predictive analytics. The focus then shifts to predictive maintenance, using examples like the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to demonstrate how AI improves equipment reliability and operational readiness
Detection and Analysis of Android Ransomware Using the Support Vector Machines
Authors: Ngirande Hardlife , Muduva Martin , Chiwariro Ronald , Makate Austin
Published: January 2024

Abstract: Ransomware is a malicious code designed to encrypt and lock personal data such as documents and photos, in order to create opportunity for extorting money from the victims. Android operating systems are particularly targeted due to their large market share. Previous studies have primarily relied on signature-based detection methods, which require sufficient data samples and labelled signatures. However, modern ransomware utilizes obfuscation techniques that make it challenging to analyse using static methods. This project proposes a hybrid analysis approach for Android ransomware, employing the SVM algorithm for detection. The novelty lies in the limited exploration of SVM algorithms for ransomware analysis. The dataset used in the study was obtained from CICA and Mal 2017. Static features, including permissions, intents, encoding methods, and API calls were used, along with dynamic features such as network activities and system calls. The SVM model achieved good performance, with 81% accuracy and 90% precision using static features, and 100% accuracy with dynamic features
Building a Secure IoT Platform for Smart Home Automation: A Comprehensive Integration
Authors: Kumar Nishant N , Panchal Ms. Priya
Published: January 2024

Abstract: The creation and use of a novel Internet ofThings (IoT) platform designed for smart home automation arepresented in this research study. The platform combines powerful hardware elements with cutting-edge software technologies. It makes use of Docker ptimization on, an Ubuntu-based Linux server, and essential utilities like Traefik, MySQL, Node-RED, Mosquitto, Adminer, and InfluxDB. The infrastructure is painstakingly built to provide scalable deployment, effective data management, and smooth communication. The core of the technique is the creation of a Linux server running Ubuntu. A flexible reverse proxy called Traefik ptimizat web traffic and makes sure that components communicate with one other effectively. Docker ptimization on is used for the modular deployment of services,such as the central orchestrator Node-RED, the lightweightMQTT broker services provided by Mosquitto, and MySQL for structured data storage. Time-series data processing and database administration are improved by the combination of Adminer and InfluxDB. The visual programming tool Node- RED acts as the central data flow orchestrator, allowing databases and devices to be connected with ease. Real-time datainterchange is ensured via MQTT implementation usingMosquitto, which is essential for Internet of Things applications.Network protocols, Docker best practices, and optional SSL/TLS implementation are just a few of the security features that provide a stable and secure environment. Security audits are planned on a regular basis to find and fix such weaknesses. Hardware for home automation control includes DHT11 sensors, 4-channel relay modules, and ESP32 development boards. Beyond simple automation, the platform includes functionalities for sensor data collecting, remote device administration, and intuitive appliance control via a Node-RED Dashboard. Applications include temperature, humidity, and air quality monitoring, as well as security and surveillance withbuilt-in cameras and motion sensors.