bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Telemedicina a diabetológiában
Authors: Kempler Miklós , Balogh Alexandra , Kovács Adrienn , Hosszúfalusi Nóra
Published: January 2024

A nemzetközi és hazai betegellátás, orvosi kutatás egyik legdinamikusabban fejlődő telemedicinális területét – már a COVID-19-világjárvány előtt is – a cukorbetegek gondozása jelentette, illetve jelenti. Az alábbi cikkben a szerzők összefoglalják a telemedicina előnyeit, az esetleges hátrányokat, beszámolnak azokról a szakterületekről, ahol ez a lehetőség már bizonyította alkalmazhatóságát. A cikk második felében kifejezetten a cukorbetegségre összpontosítva áttekintenek több olyan tanulmányt, amely a telemedicina kapcsolatát vizsgálja 1-es és 2-es típusú diabetes mellitusban, illetve gesztációs diabéteszben. Végül egy esettanulmány kapcsán szemléltetik, hogy a járvány során hogyan változott az újonnan felfedezett, majd gondozásba vett cukorbetegek ellátása, miként csökkent a személyes találkozók száma, és ez utóbbi ellenére is, hogyan lehetett a telemedicina segítségével megfelelő terápiás eredményt elérni.
Scleroedema diabeticorum – esetismertetés és irodalmi összefoglalás
Authors: Pokoly Bence , Fónyad László , Müller Eszter Mercédesz , Bálint Péter Vince
Published: January 2024

Közleményünkben a cukorbetegség egy lehetséges kockázatai folytán felismerést és beavatkozást igénylő kísérőbetegségére kívánjuk felhívni a figyelmet egy regresszióval végződő esetünk kapcsán. A scleroedema diabeticorum a diabetes mellitus ritkának tartott, illetve ritkán felismert, ismeretlen patomechanizmusú szövődménye, mely elsősorban a bőrt és a bőr alatti kötőszövetet érinti. Közleményünkben esetünk ismertetésén túl rövid történeti áttekintés mellett összefoglaljuk a betegségre jellemző klinikai megjelenést és szövettani elváltozásokat, prevalenciaadatokat, diagnosztikai és differenciáldiagnosztikai megfontolásokat, valamint számba veszünk potenciális kezelési lehetőségeket.
A duális antidiabetikus hatású kombináció, a tirzepatid
Authors: Gerő László
Published: January 2024

Napjainkban a GLP-1-receptoragonisták a legnépszerűbb antidiabetikus gyógyszerek. A közelmúltban a GLP-1-RA-t a GIP-pel kombinálták, és a tirzepatidnak nevezett gyógyszer meglepő eredményeket produkált: szignifikánsan jobban csökkentette a vércukor- és HbA1c-szintet, mint a szemaglutid, a degludek és a glargin (100 NE/ml) inzulin, emellett úgy tűnik, csökkenti az inzulinrezisztenciát is. Nem diabéteszes, elhízott betegekben olyan mértékű testsúlycsökkenést okozott, amit eddig csak bariátriai műtétekkel lehetett elérni. A kardiovaszkuláris, renális és nem alkoholos májbetegségben észlelt védőhatások vizsgálata folyamatban van, az eredmények 2023–24-re várhatók.
Technology-Based Learning of Music Arts for The Development of Elementary School Students
Authors: Suryanto Halim , Sabri Indar
Published: January 2024

Advances in technology impact the learning process, especially in the art of music in elementary schools to support the delivery of material. The method used is literature study research with various scientifically valid steps. The concept results from the findings of this study aim to foster a creative, innovative spirit and train the development of students through learning the art of music based on technology that influences the way of mastery learning; studying the art of music has many benefits for students, with the art of music students can channel their talents and interests, as well as creativity, this is inseparable from the influence of teachers who can create innovations and creations in the learning process.
Analysis of Drawings Results of Autistic Children in SLB Lentera Hati Kudus
Authors: Purbasari Imaniar , Madubala Sixta
Published: January 2024

Autism is a disorder that occurs in the brain's nervous system and disturbances in the development of motor sensors, which results in children having complex disorders in their social lives. Autistic children experience disturbances in cognition, interaction, and communication. Drawing is one of the tools for communicating with children with autism. Each child has a difference in the results of the picture. This study aims to describe how the drawings of children with autism at SLB Lentera Hati Kudus work. This study uses a qualitative approach and uses a case study method. The subjects in this study were four students who were diagnosed with autism. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data in this study uses a triangulation technique. The result of this research is that the works of art contain themes, visual elements, and meanings. The average subject produces a natural landscape theme. The lines used are actual lines and virtual lines. The meaning of the four drawings is that students are happy with the theme of the scenery or the theme they like, for example, their favourite theme.
Learning Crafts to Support the Creativity of Elementary School
Authors: Taqiyyah Fathiinatut , Cahaya Cahaya
Published: January 2024

Until now, there are still many elementary school students who do not know the true meaning of a work of art. Students who do not know the actual work of art will make it difficult for them to understand how the purpose of a work of art was created. Apart from knowing the purpose of creating a work of art, students will also be more creative and innovative in creating a work of art. Teachers play an important role in implementing fine arts learning for students. Because the teacher is the one who will teach art learning to students. Starting from explaining the meaning of craft art, its types, and even the practice of making craft art. This article attempts to explain the meaning of fine art from several existing sources, both writing and images. Not only understanding, learning about crafts is also presented in a simple way so that students can understand well the making of a work. So that they will create work that is very valuable for them, both in terms of aesthetic value and in terms of use value. It can be concluded that developing creativity in elementary school students through making craft works of art is very important. Teachers must be able to guide them in developing creativity and must also be appropriate to the abilities, interests and needs of each student. The author's hope is that students can develop their talents and creativity and also that they can understand the meaning of a work of art that is created and the purpose of making that work of art. For teachers or prospective teachers, this article will make it easier for elementary school students to learn craft arts.
Azerbaijani folk pedagogy as the main means of education
Authors: Hasan Tahira Hasanova
Published: January 2024

The main aim of the article is to study Azerbaijani folk pedagogy as the main means of education. Thus, the role folk pedagogy in the field of education is actual. Actually, folk pedagogy is a school of education in the truest sense of the word. In these examples, the people's opinion, vision and idea are concentrated. The basis of these examples is the topic of education. The object of education is a person. Regardless of age and gender, every person needs education because a person is formed as a personality thanks to education. We should emphasized that folk pedagogy belongs not only to us, but to the whole nation. Wise people are the creators of folk pedagogy. Wise people observed life and development, came to concrete conclusions based on their experiences, and put forward interesting and educational ideas about it. These ideas were expressed in proverbs, sayings, fairy tales and epics, as well as played a leading role in the education of the growing generation. Therefore, all examples of oral folk literature created by people serve to educate a person and direct him/her to the path of spiritual perfection. Each example serves this purpose. To sum up, the issue of education has always been relevant, solutions to the issue have been implemented using folk pedagogy. Thus, folk pedagogy, as always, is of great importance in the upbringing of the young generation in a noble and gentle spirit.
Antagonistic Endophytic Fungi from Papaya Fruit Against Anthracnose Causing Pathogens (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) on Papaya Fruit
Authors: Nasahi Ceppy , Amatullah Hana Lathifah , Kurniadie Denny
Published: January 2024

Anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides considered a major disease on papaya fruit. One way to control plant diseases is to use antagonistic fungi as biocontrol agents. Several antagonistic fungi can be found in plant tissues (endophytic fungi). This study aims to get endophytic fungi from papaya fruit antagonistic to the fungus C. gloeosporioides. The research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of four treatments and five replications on in-vitro and in-vivo tests. The results showed that three isolates of endophytic fungi found from papaya fruit were Fusarium sp., Aureobasidium sp., and Acremonium sp., which had an inhibition of 63.5%, 67.86%, and 7.52%, respectively. Fusarium sp. and Aureobasidium sp. are potentially considered antagonist fungi in controlling the fungus C. gloeosporioides in in-vitro testing based on the inhibition results were more than 60%. Aureobasidium sp. is considered potential antagonist fungi according to the colonization or growth of C. gloeosporioides mycelium inhibition that emerges on papaya up to 97%.
Effectiveness Of Liquid Smoke from Oil Palm Solid Waste Against Spodoptera frugiperda (lepidoptera: noctuidae)
Authors: Ainun Khairunissa , Giffari Fahri Rijal , Widayani Neneng Sri , Fathussalam Muhammad , Haryadi Dudi , Yuwono Indra , Dono Danar
Published: January 2024

Indonesia is one of the largest producers of palm oil commodities in the world. Massive palm oil production to meet high demand can pose risks in increasing waste production. The processing of solid palm oil waste into liquid smoke through pyrolysis is carried out as an effort to mitigate environmental damage caused by greenhouse gases. Components in liquid smoke can be utilized as natural insecticides. This research aims to determine the potential of liquid smoke from solid palm oil waste, namely fiber and frond, to control Spodoptera frugiperda. The testing method uses a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 11 treatments repeated three times. Liquid smoke application is done by dipping the feed, which is then given to S. frugiperda instar II. The results show that liquid smoke from fronds causes higher mortality in S. frugiperda compared to liquid smoke from fibers. At a concentration of 4%, liquid smoke from fronds and fibers caused S. frugiperda mortality of 63.33% and 40%, respectively. Liquid smoke application also suppressed feed consumption by 72.98% lower than the control and caused an extension of time from instar II-VI at the 4% application concentration. The use of liquid smoke from palm fronds and fibers can be used as an insecticide as one of the pest control techniques and a solution for utilizing palm oil waste.
A Canvas of Similes: Unveiling Thematic Richness in Graham Greene's “The Power and The Glory”
Authors: Zulfikri
Published: January 2024

This research delves into the profound narrative artistry of Graham Greene's "The Power and The Glory" by analyzing 10 selected similes representing five types based on XuoGuo's classification. The simile types include Descriptive, Illuminative, Illustrative, Open, and Closed Similes, each contributing uniquely to the novel's thematic tapestry. Utilizing a qualitative method, the research systematically categorizes and scrutinizes similes, identifying prevalent types, and unraveling their patterns and thematic implications. Descriptive similes, comparing a shark's fin to a periscope, enhance vivid imagery and introduce concealed dangers. Illuminative similes, equating knowledge to a dark explicable spot in an X-ray photograph, provide nuanced insights into character understanding and thematic depth. Illustrative similes, likening a gold bangle to a padlock, introduce visual metaphors and layers of meaning. Open similes, like having golden shoes, infuse imaginative qualities into actions, while closed similes, comparing a man to Prometheus, draw explicit parallels, enriching characterizations with mythological undertones. This research identifies a total of 47 similes within the novel. By shedding light on the intricate use of similes in "The Power and The Glory," this research contributes significantly to understanding Greene's stylistic choices, serving as a valuable resource for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and those exploring the depths of figurative language in Greene's masterful storytelling.
Value Based Education to Develop Attitude of Inclusive
Authors: Adiba Lu'lu'a Farah , Zahruddin Zahruddin , Bahrissalim Bahrissalim
Published: January 2024

Education is ultimately a humanizing experience. There-fore it can’t be separated from social activities. The school as a facilitator has to be safe and proper for all of the students' needs. The educator has the responsibility to make the students learn by creating the supporting environment. One of the important values in social activities is about being inclusive. Students with different interests or backgrounds usually had few friends. This case is extremely important because it will affect student’s habits in the future. They might feel inferior in the communities. In this case value based education has an important role. It was needed for the foundation as the establishment of a student inclusivism attitude. By the values acknowledged, students can understand more about acceptance and tolerance for any diversity that might happen at school. This research aims to describe the value based education to develop the inclusivism attitude. This study used a library research approach with content analysis technique to display the data. As a result, value based education can be used as a preventive action for misbehaving exclusivism. The values that had been taught help students to develop an inclusive and open attitude toward a variety of multicultural thoughts including the different interests.
Penerapan Metode Outdoor Study Terhadap Minat Dan Hasil Belajar Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Kelas VIII Di MTsN 4 Tulungagung
Authors: Afifah Rinda Fitria Nur , Putranto Anggoro
Published: January 2024

Metode pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan secara monoton pada proses pembelajaran mata pelajaran IPS membuat peserta didik menjadi jenuh, bosan, serta pasif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, sehingga menimbulkan minat belajar dan hasil belajar yang kurang maksimal. Tujuan pada penelitian ini ialah pertama, Untuk mengetahui minat belajar siswa dengan menggunakan metode outdoor study pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas VIII di MTsN 4 Tulungagung. Kedua, Untuk mengetahui hasil belajar dengan metode outdoor study pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas VIII di MTsN 4 Tulungagung. Penelitian ini memakai penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian quasi experimental design. Hasil dari penelitian ialah (1) terdapat pengaruh signifikan terkait penerapan metode outdoor study terhadap minat belajar (2) terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan terkait penerapan metode outdoor study terhadap hasil belajar. Berdasarkan hal tersebut penerapan variasi dalam metode pembelajaran sangatlah berpengaruh pada minat dan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas VIII MTsN 4 Tulungagung.
Standing hand-assisted laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy to treat chronic pyometra in a mare
Authors: Thurston Catherine C. , Sertich Patricia L. , McDonnell Sue M. , Parente Eric J.
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE

To describe a standing hand-assisted laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy in a mare.

ANIMAL

A 15-year-old maiden Oldenburg mare.

CLINICAL PRESENTATION, PROGRESSION, AND PROCEDURES

The mare was presented for evaluation of bucking under saddle and uncharacteristic aggressive behavior. Evaluation of a 24-hour video of the mare in a stall showed behavior consistent with caudal visceral abdominal discomfort. Reproductive evaluation revealed a pyometra secondary to complete transluminal cervical adhesions. The mare was initially managed medically with disruption of the adhesions and uterine lavage, but the adhesions reformed within 6 weeks and could not be manually disrupted.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

To eliminate the recurrence of pyometra, the mare underwent standing hand-assisted laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy through bilateral flank incisions. The only complication was a seroma at 1 flank incision that resolved after drainage.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Complete ovariohysterectomy in the mare is a challenging procedure and has previously been performed under general anesthesia. This is the first report of the procedure being performed completely in the standing mare without inversion of the uterus through the cervix.
Analysis of Fractional Electrical Circuit Containing Two RC Ladder Elements of Different Fractional Orders
Authors: Piotrowska Ewa , Melnik Rafał
Published: January 2024

The study addresses the topic of different fractional orders in the context of simulation as well as experiments using real electrical elements of fractional-order circuit. In studying the two solutions of the resistance-capacitance (RC) ladder circuit of appropriate parameters, different fractional orders of the electrical circuit are considered. Two fractional-order (non-integer) elements were designed based on the Continued Fraction Expansion (CFE) approximation method. The CFE method itself was modified to allow free choice of centre pulsation. It was also proposed that when making individual ladder circuits, in the absence of elements with the parameters specified by the program, they should be obtained by connecting commercially available elements in series or parallel. Finally, the theoretical analysis of such a circuit is presented using state-space method and verified experimentally.
Public Funding of Education in the Visegrad Group Countries in 2011–2021
Authors: Karwowska Justyna
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the study is to identify the level of public spending on education in the Visegrad Group countries in 2011–2021. The source material was data from the European Statistical Office for Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, collected in accordance with the International Classification of Government Functions (COFOG) based on the European System of National Accounts. As a result of the analysis, it was found that in the above-mentioned countries, in the perspective of 10 years, Poland was the country that allocated the most funds to education, which also translated into the average share of government and local government expenditure in percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2011–2021. In the countries of the Visegrad Group, an increase in the level of public spending on education, expressed in million euros, was recorded. In relation to GDP in 2011 and 2021, a downward trend was observed only in Poland (by 0.6 p.p.). Poland is one of the few European Union countries where there was a significant reduction in spending on education. This is an unfavorable phenomenon, as investments in human capital testify to the competitiveness of the state.
Extensions of Orderings
Authors: Schwarzweller Christoph
Published: January 2024

In this article we extend the algebraic theory of ordered fields [6], [8] in Mizar. We introduce extensions of orderings: if E is a field extension of F, then an ordering P of F extends to E, if there exists an ordering O of E containing P. We first prove some necessary and su cient conditions for P being extendable to E, in particular that P extends to E if and only if the set

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Comparison of solid-phase red cell adherence and microcolumn agglutination technology using untreated and enzyme-treated red blood cells
Authors: Sanders D.R.
Published: January 2024

Screening for clinically significant antibodies is crucial in transfusion medicine and is a routine part of pre-transfusion testing. The indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) is the most reliable and effective test for detecting clinically significant alloantibodies reacting at the antihuman globulin phase. Two of the main methods used for antibody detection and identification are solid-phase red cell adherence (SPRCA) and microcolumn agglutination technology (CAT), with or without enzyme-treated red blood cells (RBCs). This study was undertaken to detect and identify alloantibodies by performing antibody screen (ABS) and antibody identification (ABID) testing using SPRCA and CAT, with and without ficin-treated RBCs. Residual patient samples collected between 1 December 2020 and 19 May 2021 were saved, de-identified, and frozen at ≤−30°C before testing for alloantibodies. Seventy antibodies were detected in 53 samples among the 203 samples that underwent an ABS. Of those samples, 150 (73.0%) were nonreactive, 47 (23.1%) yielded positive results with both CAT and SPRCA, and six (3.0%) yielded positive ABS results with SPRCA only. Fifty-three samples that underwent ABID by both methods yielded eight samples with antibodies identified by SPRCA only. Additional enhancement of the CAT method by the use of ficin-treated RBCs was required to detect seven of the eight SPRCA-only antibodies; one sample remained nonreactive regardless. SPRCA testing detected clinically significant antibodies without the addition of enzyme-treated RBCs that was necessary in the CAT testing.
Digitalisation and Decarbonisation Challenges of Inland Waterways Freight Logistics Transport and their Integration into Regional Supply Chains – A Case Study
Authors: Shekwoyemi Gbako , Paraskevadakis Dimitrios , Ren Jun , Wang Jin
Published: January 2024

an era of increased sustainable transport, the European inland navigation industry has received significant attention to attain sustainable transport. Tremendous opportunities to substantially move freight on waterways are present in the UK; however, several challenges have been appropriately addressed, including infrastructural gaps and various institutional support programs. The paper addresses the UK’s current situation of inland navigation and the key challenges affecting the sectors as a viable alternative transport solution. The article explores and summarises the geographic opportunities, commercial feasibility, and the current condition of the UK’S inland navigation sector. From the practical scenario of the UK’s experience, an attempt was made by the authors to find the critical challenges and issues faced by the industry. The emerging themes from the analysis of this paper indicated governance and leadership issues, cooperation, and coordination mechanism between establishments with various functions and responsibilities, merged with infrastructural investment, are strategic elements for expansion in the UK. Conclusively, the authors presented recommendations for improvement and sustainable development.
Transit-Oriented Development: Learnings from Global Examples
Authors: Bhagwati Pushpak , Kumar Manoj
Published: January 2024

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a method employed in area-based developments to address civic mobility, automation, inequality, community, equality, and climate change in metropolises. This research paper utilizes a comparative analysis of various published papers to create a cohesive analytical study. The main goal is to identify critical parameters that contribute to the success of TOD. It examines highly successful global examples of TOD, including Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Shenzhen, México, and Washington D.C., to understand how the aforementioned parameters impact TOD development and its achievements. Indian cities are making substantial investments in public transportation and transitioning into transit hubs. The success of this progress depends on implementing TOD regulations, such as zoning rules for mixed-land use, density control, limited parking, PPP finance, and fostering collaboration between public and private agencies near transit stations. In conclusion, while planning frameworks have been widely adopted and implemented by various countries, financial frameworks play a more pivotal role in influencing success, making TOD more practically viable worldwide.
Use of Recycled Polyethylene in Asphalt Mixture
Authors: Kovács Róbert , Lukáčová Eva , Czímerová Adriana , Csölle Marcela , Mandula Ján
Published: January 2024

Plastics and plastic products have become part of our lives extremely quickly. Although, they make our lives easier in many aspects, at the end of their useful life, especially thanks to the thoughtless actions of people, they are becoming a serious environmental problem. Even though the laws and legislation are still forcing limits of using the plastic products and thus prevent waste, the concept of plastic-free living is probably not going to be reached easily and quickly. Using the recycling technology, we can prepare the recycled material, which represents a new raw material resource. With the right choice of physical-chemical parameters of recycled materials and using a suitable reaction condition we can incorporate them into the asphalt mixtures. Since their introduction the polymer-modified asphalt mixtures have gained in importance during the second half of the twentieth century, and they now play a fundamental role in the field of road paving. Moreover, the use of recycled plastic in such a product will contribute to the technical and economic recovery of secondary raw materials. The use of various recycled material in paving industry is a common practice but needs further research work. Thus, this study aims to the incorporation of recycled plastics into asphalt mixture. The main objective of our work was to find a suitable recycled plastic, which with its physico-chemical and technical parameters is suitable for incorporation into the asphalt mixture. In our study the recycled low-density polyethylene granulate was used, taken from films and various packaging materials. Our preliminary laboratory experiments were based on the possibilities to prepare and characterized the asphalt mixtures containing recycled plastic at different percentage, i.e., 4 %, 6 %, 8 % and 10 % by weight of bitumen. The experimental tests performed in the study were bitumen content, intergranularity, maximum bulk density, water sensitivity and resistance to permanent deformations. The results showed that the mix containing 6 % by weight of recycled plastic has ideal properties and meets most of the criteria that have been set for asphalt mixes. A commercially available polymer of similar chemical composition to the recycled material was used as a reference sample.
Bioactive Compounds in Barangan Banana Peel (Musa acuminata Colla.) as an Alternative for Antibacterial Drug Development
Authors: Razali Mariany , Sembiring Juhardi , Taufik Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Barangan banana (Musa acuminata Colla.) is one of the banana varieties which is often found in Indonesia and is widely consumed so that banana peels become organic waste and need to be processed further. The novelty of this research is to prove the antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract contained in banana peels on the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria which is supported by the GCMS instrument to show the active compounds contained which can be used in the development of anti-bacterial drugs. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that is widespread and inhabits the homeland and environments in contact with humans and animals. These bacteria can attack infections of the skin, blood, lungs and digestive tract. The ethanol extract was tested against Pseudomonas aeruginosa using the agar well diffusion method. the compounds contained in the samples were analyzed using Phytochemical Test obtained alkaloids, flavonoid, terpenoids, steroids, saponins and tannins were obtained. There are six active compounds:    Palmitinic acid (C16H32O2), Cyclopentanol acetate (C7H12O2), 1-(2-Thienyl) Ethanone oxime (C6H7NOS), 2-Furancarboxaldehyde (C5H4O2),  4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl- (C6H8O4), and 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-methyl- (C5H6O2) with percent area respectively : 3,49, 12,60, 26,46, 20,85, 3,82, and 2,98 %. Antibacterial activity with inhibition zone diameters at concentrations of 100, 50, 25, and 12.5 mg/ml were 12.80, 10.70, 5.00 and 2.00 mm, respectively. This work will advance the development of antimicrobial drugs.
Development of Solid State Reference Electrode Based on Polypyrrole (PPy) and Screen Printed Electrode (SPE)
Authors: Alva Sagir , Asadullah Mas’ud , Friliandita Vivi , Khaerudini Deni Shidqi
Published: January 2024

In this study, a Polypyrrole doped KCl/KCl saturated (PPy-Cl/KCl) reference electrode had been successfully developed. In this development process, the PPy-Cl/KCl reference electrode that had been provided consisted of two stages of refinement, specifically the PPy-Cl/KCl 1 reference electrode which became the PPy-Cl/KCl 2 reference electrode. Furthermore, the PPy-Cl/KCl 2 SRE was made into 3 types with cycle variations of 10, 15, and 20 cycles and the mV response value test and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) test were carried out. Regarding the variation results, PPy-Cl/KCl 2 SRE was obtained with 15 cycles as the best PPy-Cl/KCl 2 reference electrode with ∆mV value of 3.43 mV. Subsequently, the PPy-Cl/KCl 2 SRE with 15 cycles was involved in the characterization test using cyclic voltammetry (CV) testing, response testing vs Cl sensors and drift testing. In the CV testing, the PPy-Cl/KCl 2 SRE with 15 cycles indicated a voltammogram graphic pattern similar to the Ag/AgCl reference electrode as a commercial reference electrode. Moreover, in the response testing vs the Cl sensor, the PPy-Cl/KCl 2 SRE with 15 cycles provided a Nernstian number value of -54.5 mV/s with a testing range of 0.1-104 M, and in the PPy-Cl/SRE drift testing, KCl 2 with 15 cycles indicated fairly good stability, particularly with a drift value of 1 mV/minute which was achieved after the conditioning process after 3.5 minutes.
Analysis of Tourism Sustainability in the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil
Authors: Pereira Adriana Israel de Almeida , Silva Flávio José de Lima , Cândido Gesinaldo Ataíde , Oliveira Jorge Eduardo Lins
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Analyses tourism sustainable development of Fernando de Noronha state district through usage of Tourism Sustainable Indicators System.
 
Theoretical framework: The systems of sustainability indicators emerged as an important analysis tool, allowing to infer about different dimensions that make up the reality of a place or activity, and assisting in the search for Sustainable Development.
 
Method: The methodology proceeds with an integrative outreach utilizing semi-structured, surveys and interviews about environmental, cultural, social, economical, touristic and institucional dimensions applied to public authorities, civic society and private iniciative agents, that allow to imply the archipelago is placed among sustainable, parcially sustainable and, as indicate some indicators, unsustainable.
 
Results and conclusion: The results achieved show the importance of a sustainable resource administration, considering essential the two protected areas in the island. Nevertheless, a warning need to be done: the harmful effects of population increase and high touristic flow present serious negative impacts to sensitive environment and rich biodiversity.
 
Research Implications: The research has local and global relevance, allowing us to infer that the archipelago is situated between sustainable, partially sustainable and, as some indicators indicate, unsustainable, and thus contributing to the planning towards sustainability.
 
Originality/value: The indicator system used has been adjusted to adapt to the island context. Islands present themselves as excellent opportunities for sustainability analysis, given their context of isolation.
Sustainable oral hygiene products and practices: Perspectives, expectations, and barriers of portuguese residents
Authors:   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Lisbon, Portugal, Barros Cleuzilena , Neves Cristina ,   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade de Investigação e Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisbon, Portugal, Mendes Sónia ,   Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade de Investigação e Ciências Orais e Biomédicas (UICOB), Lisbon, Portugal
Published: January 2024

Objectives: In recent decades, there has been a growing awareness of the impact of daily practices on the environment and a greater concern of companies to develop sustainable products; consequently, a wide variety of sustainable oral hygiene products is available. The study aims to analyze the consumer's perspective regarding the use of sustainable products for oral health self-care, namely practices, opinions, and difficulties felt regarding the use of these products. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on individuals 18 years old or older living in Portugal. Data were obtained through an online questionnaire, which collected information on the use of sustainable oral hygiene products, practices, perceptions, and difficulties experienced in adopting a sustainable lifestyle. Descriptive statistics were performed for the variables. Results: The sample consisted of 185 participants. The majority (64.3%) considered it “very important” to invest in developing sustainable oral hygiene products. However, only 37.3% reported having already used these products. Of these, most were satisfied or very satisfied with the sustainable products used. Personal lack of interest (93.0%), difficulty in accessing products in commercial establishments (69.2%), and the high price of products (61.1%) were the main difficulties experienced in using these products. Conclusions: Participants were aware of more sustainable oral hygiene products, but there is still a low frequency of use. It would be important to study the efficacy and safety of these products to promote the use of more environmentally friendly oral hygiene products.
Widow's Movement and Mother and Child Protection in Postwar Japan
Authors:   The Korean Association For Japanese History, KIM Kyung-ok
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the widow's movement and mother and child protection issues from immediately after the defeat to April 1952. The analysis until April 1952 is related to the political situation in Japan during this period. Japan was under Allied Occupation from immediately after the defeat until the San Francisco Peace Treaty took effect in April 1952. After this treaty went into effect, Japan became an independent government. During this period, Japanese widows could be divided into war widows and ordinary widows. The most distinctive feature of war widows is that the bereaved family, centered on men other than widows, took the initiative and proceeded with a bereaved movement focusing on mental treatment issues such as memorials and condolences. The feature of the widow's movement examined in this paper focuses on life problems. Therefore, it includes not only ordinary widows but also war widows in need due to livelihoods. In addition, unlike the bereaved movement, which is centered on male bereaved families, the widow's movement is centered on women. This article examines the reality of widows who lived in chaos during the occupation period, which began immediately after the defeat in World War II. Then, through the relationship between the mother-child dormitory and the widow's movement, it will examines the issue of mother-child protection. This analysis will provide implications for examining the changing social and mental awareness of widows based on life problems.
The Role and Status of the KyushuTandai in the Joseon-Japanese Relations in the Early 15th Century
Authors:   The Korean Association For Japanese History, Park Seiyeon
Published: January 2024

Waegu, which plagued Joseon in the 14th and 15th centuries, decreased considerably as it entered the Taejong period. This is because, along with the strong lifting policy of Ming and Joseon, Japan ended the resistance of the North and South dynasties and formed a stable political power centered on the Muromachi shogunate. However, Yoshimachi, the fourth Shogun, reversed it head-on and suspended diplomacy and trade with Ming. At a time when the control of the shogunate gradually faltered, a large-scale Japanese pirates centered on Tsushima occurred, and Joseon, worried about Japan's conquest, tried to suppress the Japanese pirates with a large-scale Tsushima conquest. Meanwhile, Japan's Shogun and Kyushu forces, surprised , considered this a prelude to a massive invasion by Ming and Joseon. The envoy of Shogun, who came to celebrate King Sejong's accession, inquired about the Gihae Dongjeong, and Joseon sent an envoy to them to show that Joseon or Ming did not intend to invade Japan. It was KyushuTandai Shibukawa who actively mediated in the negotiation process between the two envoys. The Shibukawa Mitsuyori and Yoshitoshi father and son actively mediated the Shogun and Joseon. As a result, negotiations between Joseon and Kyushu-Tandai increased significantly after the Gihae Dongjeong. Joseon did not stop there, but promoted the unification of diplomatic windows to Japan through Kyushu Tandai. However, in 1428, Shibukawa lost Hakata and was reduced to a small force. The shogunate's policy was also changed to summon the Shibukawa father and son and indirect rule through Ouchi. As a result, the reorganization of Joseon's bargaining channel was also frustrated. Instead, unification of diplomatic relations was achieved through Tsushima. The above is a trace of Joseon's attempt to simplify complicated diplomacy with Japan as much as possible by negotiating with the shogunate after the conquest of Tsushima.
The Management of Adult Male Prisoners with Substance Use Disorders Presenting with Suspected Internal Concealment of Illicit Drugs: Challenges, Clinical Implications, and Best Practice Response
Authors:   Queen Mary’s Hospital, Arianda Owiti John
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Internal concealment as a means of trafficking illicit drugs into prison is common and exposes internal concealers to risk of intoxication and overdose death. The management of internal drug concealment is a medical emergency that remains a challenge to healthcare professionals and custodial officers in prison settings
The Cost of Desistance: Examining Relationships between Treatment Intensity and Cost Effectiveness in Diversion Programming
Authors:   Northern Arizona University, TJ Nighswander
Published: January 2024

The United States justice system has a history of regarding substance use disorder as a rational behavior that requires punishment rather than a mental health condition that requires treatment [1]. Currently, it is estimated that up to 65% of incarcerated individuals have an active Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and an additional 20% were incarcerated for a crime involving drugs or drug use [2].
Drug and Toxin-Induced Cerebellar Ataxias
Authors:   University Of Maryland, Department Of Neurology, United States, Kidd Charles J , Kathari Yamini Krishna ,   University Of Maryland, Department Of Medicine, United States, Dalton Ken-neth ,   Department Of Neurology, Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences School Of Medicine , Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States, Hack Nawaz ,   Department Of Neurology, UTRGV Institute Of Neuroscience, UTRGV School Of Medicine, Harlingen, TX78550, United States
Published: January 2024

Ataxia is the inability to coordinate voluntary movement and can present with a variety of symptoms involving dyscoordination of gait and extremity movement, slurred speech, and abnormal eye movements. Ataxia can be divided into either cerebellar or sensory. Cerebellar ataxia originates from damage to the cerebellum or its connecting tracts, while sensory ataxia is a result of damage to the afferent sensory pathways such as the dorsal column and large myelinated proprioceptive fibers
Serial Murder: Power, Control and Social Domains
Authors:   Forensic Research & Technology, University, Layder Derek
Published: January 2024

This paper presents new explanatory perspectives on the behaviour of serial murders via the theory of social domains platform.
Impact of Supervised Exercise Program and High-Dose Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Health and Function of the Musculoskeletal System among Older Persons: A Narrative Review
Authors:   Junior Consultant, Department Of Physiotherapy, Centre For The Rehabilitation Of The Paralysed (CRP), Plot A/5, Block A, Mirpur-14, Dhaka 1206, Bangladesh, Kibria Md Golam
Published: January 2024

Cholecalciferol intake and exercise can improve musculoskeletal function and strength among older persons who has a higher risk of fractures, falls, and impaired lower limb function. Appropriate vitamin D supplementation can lessen the severity of disabilities and fall rates. This study aimed to explore the impact of extended physiotherapy and high-dose cholecalciferol supplementation on health and function of the musculoskeletal system among older persons.
Rpoe Gene Mutant Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhimurium Protects From Wild Type Typhimurium Infection In Mice Model
Authors:   Department Of Microbiology, Nath Gopal
Published: January 2024

Typhoid is a food and water-borne infectious disease transmitted through the faecal-oral route. The causative bacterium Salmonella Typhi has emerged resistant to several drugs and causes thousands of death worldwide. Ironically, the two available vaccines protect for 3 to 7 years only, with protection rates ranging between 50 and 70%
Bir Şehir Hastanesinde Çalışanların Prediyabet ve Diabetes Mellitus Sıklığının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AK Nihan , UTLU Elif Sedanur
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Çalışmada bir şehir hastanesinde calışan sağlık calışanlarının diabetes mellitus sıklığı ve genel sağlık durumunun değerlendirilmesi

amaçlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada bir şehir hastanesinde çalışan sağlık çalışanlarının diabetes mellitus sıklığı ve genel sağlık durumunun

değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışma retrospektif olarak gerçekleştirilen kesitsel-tanımlayıcı tipte bir araştırmadır. 01 Eylül 2022-31 Aralık

2022 tarihleri arasında hastanenin İş Sağlığı Birimi’ne periyodik muayene için başvuran çalışanlardan 1435 sağlık çalışanının dosyaları

incelenmiş olup bu kişiler çalışmaya dâhil edilmiştir. İstatistiksel analizler IBM SPSS 23.0 istatistik paket programı ile yapılmıştır.

Tanımlayıcı istatistikler için frekans, yüzde, ortalama değer±standart sapma, ortanca değer (min;maks) kullanılmıştır. Kategorik

verilerin analizinde ki-kare testi kullanılmış olup, çalışmanın bağımlı değişkeni çalışanların HbA1c düzeyleridir.

Bulgular: Katılımcıların HbA1c düzeyi %78,4 oranında ≤ %5,7 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmaya katılanların %88,2’sinin tansiyon

ölçümleri normal saptandı. Beden kütle indeksleri %44,3’ünün normal, %38,7’sinin ise fazla kilolu olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Beden

kütle indeksine göre obez olanların %10,7’sinde ve fazla kilolu olanların %4,3’ünde ve hipertansiyonu olanların %10,1’inde HbA1c

seviyeleri ≥6,5 saptanmış olup, fark istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde yüksek saptanmıştır. (p
M.N. Zhirkov – the first researcher of the Yakut khomus: questions of origin, execution, existence
Authors: Pavlova-Borisova Tat'yana Vladimirovna
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to a previously unexplored problem - M.N. Zhirkov's study of the Yakut khomus, the study of which he undertook for the first time in the history of Yakut musical culture. The author of this article summarizes for the first time the aspects posed by the researcher about the Yakut khomus. The subject of research is the scientific views of M.N. Zhirkov about the Yakut musical instrument - the khomus. The object of study is the scientific heritage of the first Yakut composer and an outstanding musical figure. The main results of our research are the following theses. At the beginning of the twentieth century, there was an increase in interest in traditional musical instruments and their performing practices. This statement is also relevant in relation to the Yakut khomus, which in modern conditions is experiencing its revival and active introduction into musical and cultural turnover. The article uses a retrospective and historical-comparative, as well as a comprehensive research method, in which the khomus is considered as an integral part of the traditional, and now wider, musical culture of the Yakuts, taking into account the data available today from archaeology, ethnography, and history. M.N. Zhirkov is presented as the first researcher of the Yakut khomus and as the composer and founder of the national school of composition. In the fundamental work "Yakut folk Music", published only after almost half a century after author's death (a new edition of this study dates back to 2022, made in an edition preserving the style and position of M.N. Zhirkov from the standpoint of the historical time when the famous scientific work was created), its author for the first time turned his gaze to the issues of the origin, existence, and functioning of the khomus in the traditional musical culture of the Yakuts. The materials presented by him have not previously been generalized in the scientific literature and are of great interest to modern researchers of the Yakut Khomus.
Revisiting the tubercular zone: A poor prognostic finding on neuroimaging
Authors: Kaushal Himanshu , Goyal Gourav
Published: January 2024

Central nervous system tuberculosis accounts for approximately 1–2% of cases but with a high morbidity and mortality burden. A 37-year-old female presented with fever and headache for 15 days followed by altered sensorium with associated dystonic posturing of both upper limbs and lower limbs (left>right side). The patient’s condition deteriorated despite optimal antitubercular treatment and other supportive measures for two weeks. An MRI brain was suggestive of areas of diffusion restriction in the right caudate nucleus, anterior limb of internal capsule, genu, and anteromedial thalamus. The patient ultimately succumbed to death. Tubercular zone infarctions carry an ominous prognosis and can be considered an indicator of morbidity and mortality in patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM).