bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Phenomenon of Loan Words That Often Used in Social Media
Authors: Helmita Helmita
Published: December 2024

This study uses Sociolinguistics theory, especially regarding the phenomenon of  loan words in social media. The purpose of writing is to determine adoption, adaptation and levy from social media. Absorbed words serve to enrich vocabulary and provide more knowledge about foreign languages to Indonesian language users. Because it comes from a foreign language, of course there are some letters that are transliterated into Latin letters in accordance with the rules that apply in Indonesian. This research is descriptive qualitative research, using observation method. This research  is what is often confusing when we are going to use absorbing words that are often mistaken in a writing. From this reasearch, the writer found that many words from english that aborbing and people used in social media.
Telaah Kurikulum Pendidikan di Indonesia: Evaluasi, Implementasi, dan Tantangan di Era Modern
Authors: Zulhuda Rahmania , Oktri Yuri Cicia , Aldi Aldi , Zora Fera
Published: December 2024

Kurikulum sebagai seperangkat rencana dan pengaturan mengenai tujuan, isi, dan bahan ajar serta metode yang digunakan sebagai pedoman penyelenggaraan pendidikan di Indonesia memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam membentuk kualitas sumber daya manusia (SDM). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi pustaka dan analisis dokumen. Teknik analisis dilakukan dengan mengkategorikan isu-isu yang ditemukan dalam berbagai dokumen untuk kemudian dianalisis berdasarkan temuan-temuan yang relevan dengan tujuan penelitian. Evaluasi implementasi kurikulum menjadi pilar strategis dalam mewujudkan visi pendidikan nasional yang inklusif, adaptif, dan bermutu. Implementasi kurikulum mandiri di Indonesia diupayakan untuk memberikan keleluasaan yang lebih besar kepada sekolah dalam merancang kegiatan pembelajaran. Hal ini menciptakan peluang bagi para pendidik dan pengelola pendidikan untuk mengadaptasi kurikulum secara dinamis, menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih efektif, dan mendorong peningkatan kualitas pendidikan secara menyeluruh di tanah air. Kurikulum dapat menjadi landasan yang kokoh untuk menciptakan sumber daya manusia unggul yang mampu memberikan kontribusi nyata di kancah global. Integrasi keterampilan abad 21, literasi digital, dan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi menjadi kunci untuk menciptakan sistem pendidikan yang adaptif dan relevan.
The Important Thing for me is not the Special or the Great One. The Small Thing Near to me is the Most Important One (Tcheonzamun 081st-096th)
Authors: Kim Sangdeog Augustin
Published: December 2024

French missionary Dallet (1874) wrote in his book that Korean language is truly different from Chinese language. Dallet (1874) described that old Chinese people utilized ‘The thousand character essay’ as the textbook for their children for educating Chinese characters. The people in Korea utilized this book of ‘The thousand character essay’ until now for Chinese character for their children. At present, ‘the thousand character essay’ is called as ‘Tcheonzamun’ in Korea. Park et al., (2021a; 2021b) studied the translation of several Tcheonzamum poems. This time, the present researcher tried to translate another poem of ‘The thousand character essay’ ((Tcheonzamun 081st-096th). The present researcher selected continuous 16 letters from ‘The thousand character essay (Tcheonzamun)’, and the researcher considered it as a poem. This time, the poem of (Tcheonzamun 081st-096th). There are two methods for the translation of Tcheonzamun poem. One is through the meaning of Chinese character; the other is through Korean pronunciation of Chinese character. This time the researcher tried to translate through the meaning of Chinese character of the poem. And Tcheonzamun book by Han (1583) was utilized for this study. The title of this work is ‘The important thing for me is not the special or the great one. The small thing near to me is the most important one (Tcheonzamun 081st-096th)’. The result obtained from this work will be described as follows.  081-084 始(Si) 制(Ze) 文(Mun) 字(Za). If you are going to do (始) something (制), is it not necessary to talk about (字) a big idea (文)? 085-088 乃(Nae) 服(Bog) 衣(Eui) 裳(Sang). No, it is not so. If you want to make (乃) clothes (服), it is necessary for you only to do (衣) this work of making dress (裳). 089-092 推(Tchu) 位(Wi) 讓(Yang) 國(Gug). If you expel (推) someone from the person’s place (位). You will also get kicked (讓) out of the place(國). 093-096 有(Yu) 虞(U) 陶(Do) 唐(Dang). If you make (有) someone to become sad (虞) with telling a lie or with doing cheat, and then, you yourself will be ruined (陶) at your work (唐).
Etiology of Leg Edema: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience
Authors: Roy Dr. Sobroto Kumar , Bhuiyan Dr. Anisur Rahman , Talukder Dr. Rajee Mahmud , Rahman Dr. Mahabubur , Khan Dr. Shahriar Kabir
Published: December 2024

Background: Leg edema can be a benign inconvenience or a symptom of severe health issues involving the cardiac, vascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, or hematologic systems. Types of leg edema include venous edema, lymphedema, lipedema, inflammatory edema, pulmonary hypertension-induced edema, hormonal imbalance-related edema, drug-induced edema, idiopathic edema, and dependent edema. Aim of the study: This study aims to investigate the various causes and underlying factors contributing to leg edema and explore the different etiologies of leg edema. Methods: This observational study was conducted at Department of Medicine, Sheikh Sayera Khatun Medical College Hospital, Gopalgonj, Bangladesh, from January 2024 to June 2024, using purposive sampling to select 270 patients with leg edema. Inclusion criteria encompassed individuals aged 18 and older with unilateral or bilateral leg edema, while exclusion criteria included incomplete medical records and specific conditions. Data were gathered through structured forms, clinical assessments, and patient interviews, covering demographics, medical history, and edema characteristics. Ethical approval was obtained, and informed consent was provided. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS. Result: The majority (35.19%) are over 70 years old, with a mean age of 55.4 years. Females represent 61.85% of the population. Most participants are overweight (mean BMI = 28.5 kg/m²). A significant number (71.85%) have hypertension, and 64.07% report mobility issues, with 60% being wheelchair-bound. Leg edema is common, with 30.37% experiencing it for over 6 years. Venous insufficiency is the leading cause (71.11%), followed by congestive heart failure (18.15%) and nephrotic syndrome (12.96%). Other factors include NSAIDs, obesity, and hypoalbuminemia. Conclusion: Leg edema is primarily caused by venous insufficiency, congestive heart failure, and nephrotic syndrome. Our study found venous insufficiency as the most common etiology, with hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and immobility contributing to its development. Accurate diagnosis and management are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Effect of Core Stability Exercise on Decreasing Angle of Trunk Rotation Degree in Idiophatic Scoliosis in Junior High School Student
Authors: Lathifa Windy , Sukadarwanto Sukadarwanto , Ghufroni Afif
Published: December 2024

Background : Scoliosis is a group of conditions consisting of changes in the shape and position of the spine on the lateral side that may be accompanied by rotation caused by various etiologies. Core stability exercise is a form of exercise that can be used to reduce the degree of scoliosis curve
Objective : This study aims to determine the effect of core stability exercise on junior high school student (JHS).
Methods : This study used a one group pre and post test with control design involving 32 students of SMP 2 Wonosari Klaten who were divided into 2 groups, using the blind randomized control trial method.  into 2 groups, namely a treatment group and a control group with a treatment group of 16 subjects  as intervention group given treatment of core stability exercise and a control group of 16 subjects  as control group without any treatment. The intervention was carried out for 5 weeks with a frequency of 3 times a week. Measuring the degree of the scoliosis curve using a scoliometer. The pre-test trunk rotation angle (ATR) value for the treatment group was found to be an average of 5.06º and a post-test ATR value of 4.75º. Meanwhile, in the control group, there was no change in the ATR value during the pre-test or post-test, which was 5.43º.
Result : Statistical test of differences in pre-post test of treatment groups using the Wilcoxon test obtained a value of p = 0.025 (p < 0.05).
Conculsion : From this study it was concluded that There is an effect of core stability exercise on reducing the scoliosis curve in junior high school student.
Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) Value in Normotency, Preeclampsia and Severe Preeclampsia
Authors: Sibagariang Rony Falty , Wibowo Bambang
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND : Hyperactivation of the inflammatory response in preeclampsia causes a significant increase in the number of leukocytes. Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) has been known as a marker of systemic inflammatory response. In preeclampsia, the role of PLR markers is still uncertain regarding the ability of clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and evaluation of patient prognosis.
AIMS :  To analyze differences in platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values in normotensive, preeclampsia, and severe preeclampsia pregnancies
METHOD : Analytical observational study with cross sectional design with 90 samples consisting of 30 normotensive pregnancies, 30 preeclampsia and 30 severe preeclampsia. Evaluation is carried out on the platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) value. Analysis was carried out using the SPSS 32 edition application. Results are significant if p<0.05.
RESULT :  Comparison between the normotensive group versus preeclampsia versus severe preeclampsia showed that platelet levels decreased but not significantly (p=0.081), lymphocyte levels increased significantly (p<0.001) and PLR values decreased significantly (p<0.001) as the degree of severity increased preeclampsia. In the severe preeclampsia group, the lowest platelet levels, the highest lymphocyte levels and the lowest PLR values were obtained. Patients with a PLR value < 104.62 have an 8.43x (OR 8.43; CI95% 3.12-22.78) higher risk of experiencing severe preeclampsia compared to subjects with a PLR value > 104.62.
CONCLUSION : The PLR value was significantly lowest in the severe preeclampsia group.
Full Text Volume 11 Number 3 November 2024
Authors: Hospital Kariadi General
Published: December 2024

Full Text Volume 11 Number 3 November 2024
Pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility, Capital Intensity dan Good Corporate Governance Terhadap Tax Avoidance dengan Profitabilitas sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Dewi Ni Luh Putri Honey , Diatmika I Putu Gede , Adiputra I Made Pradana
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh beberapa variabel, yaitu: (1) Corporate Social Responsibility, (2) Capital Intensity, (3) Good Corporate Governance Terhadap Tax Avoidance yang dimoderasi oleh variabel Profitabilitas. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sektor properti, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2018-2022. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Alasan peneliti memilih perusahaan property and real estate sebagai obyek penelitian karena adanya tingkat return terhadap investasi yang dianggap besar dan sektor tersebut dipandang menjadi salah satu kontibusi besar bagi perekonomian Negara Indonesia. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu dokumentasi yakni data yang diperoleh berupa laporan tahunan masing-masing emitmen perusahaan sektor properti, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2022 dan juga menggunakan studi pustaka dilakukan dengan mengkaji dan menelaah berbagai literatur yang berkaitan dengan penelitian ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda (Multiple Regression Analysis) dengan menggunakan alat pengolahan data yang dibantu oleh software STATA. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Corporate social responsibility tidak berpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance, (2)Capital intensity berpengaruh positif terhadap tax avoidance, (3) Good corporate governance berpengaruh negative terhadap tax avoidance, (4) Profitabilitas tidak dapat memoderasi pengaruh corporate social responsibility terhadap tax avoidance, (5)Profitabilitas tidak dapat dapat memoderasi pengaruh capital intensity terhadap tax avoidance dan (6) Profitabilitas dapat memoderasi pengaruh good corporate governance terhadap tax avoidance.
Strategi Integrated Marketing Communication dalam Membentuk Loyalitas Sakana Frozen Food
Authors: Riandi Ridwan Noor
Published: December 2024

Industri saat ini merupakan salah satu sektor utama dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Industri pengolahan ikan merupakan industri yang berkembang dan berperan sebagai penyumbang terbesar dalam pembentukan Produk Domestik Bruto Indonesia. Maka dari itu sebuahperusahaan dalam sektor industri diharuskan mempunyai daya saing yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan perusahaan industri lainnya dan mampu mempertahankan posisinya. Integrated marketing communication merupakan salah satu strategi atau konsep komunikasi pemasaran dalam suatu perusahaan. Melalui Integrated marketing communication, proses pemasaran suatu produkdari perusahaan dapat berjalan dengan efektif sehingga mampu meningkatkan produktivitas, laba, dan loyalitas dari perusahaan seperti yang diterapkan pada Sakana Frozen Food. Penelitian ini disusun dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis Strategi Integratedmarketing communication dalam membentuk Loyalitas Sakana Frozen Food. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian inimenggunakan metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa Sakana Frozen Food menerapkan7 dari 8 langkah Integrated marketing communication. Sakana Frozen Food tidak melibatkan strategi Menetapkan bauran promosi total karena untuk strategi tersebut Perusahaan memiliki para Distributor serta agen untuk mengembangkan kreativitasnya. Diluar 8 strategi IMC tersebut Sakana Frozen Food menggunakan Maklon Strategi.
Tolerance of Xanthomonas campestris for heavy metals typically associated with brownfield land
Authors: Osadebe Anwuli U. , Imasuen Kenneth
Published: December 2024

Heavy metals as environmental contaminants often exhibit high latency and persistence in soil systems. The capacity of Xanthomonas campestris to tolerate 1mM – 15mM concentrations of lead, cadmium and chromium(VI) which are typically associated with soil pollution due to industrial activities was assessed in this study. Bacterial abundance and enzymatic activity were seen to decrease with increasing heavy metal concentration and contact time. Cadmium was the strongest inhibitor of growth while chromium(VI) was identified as the most toxic to X. campestris with regards to enzyme activity. The viable bacterial counts of Xanthomonas campestris after exposure to the heavy metals dropped from 0.97 – 1.03 Log CFU/mL on day 0 to mean values ranging from 5.92 – 0.00 Log CFU/mL on day 7 of the study at the different concentrations applied representing reductions of 26.49% – 100%, 33.76% – 100% and 33.38% – 100% for Pb, Cd and Cr(VI) respectively. The changes in growth differed significantly (p≤0.05) between groups from one heavy metal to the other and within groups from one heavy metal concentration to the other. Pb, Cd and Cr(VI) all inhibited oxidase, catalase and protease activity at higher concentrations. Only Cd exerted an inhibitory effect against α-amylase activity but only at 10 mM and 15 mM concentrations after 5 – 7 days exposure. Pb and Cr(VI) only exhibited inhibition against cellulase activity by the end of the study at the highest concentration of 15 mM. The study established that acute exposure to the heavy metals, lead, cadmium and chromium (VI) had potential to inhibit growth and certain enzymatic activities in X. campestris.
PKA and NBC expression patterns in cryopreserved bovine spermatozoa after kaempferol treatment
Authors: Benko Filip , Ďuračka Michal , Tvrdá Eva
Published: December 2024

Kaempferol (KAE) is a member of the flavonoid family, which exhibits antioxidant properties. The richest sources of KAE are green leafy vegetables and herbs like kale, spinach or dill. The goal of our study was to evaluate a possible cryoprotective effects of KAE through to gene expression of protein kinase A (PKA) and sodium bicarbonate cotransporter (NBC). For the experiments we used semen samples obtained from 12 adult Holstein bulls. Before cryopreservation, all samples were divided equally and supplemented by different concentrations of KAE (0, 12.5, 25 and 50 µmol/L), except for native control. After that, RNA was isolated, and the purity and quality of RNA was verified nanophotometrically at A260/A280 nm. Next step was a transcription of RNA into cDNA, which was used for two-step qPCR while expression of PKA and NBC was quantified under specific cycling conditions. Data was evaluated by the delta delta Ct method and One-way ANOVA using Tukey’s range test. According to expression patterns, it was observed that 25 µmol/L of KAE significantly preserved (P<0.0001) the PKA compared to cryopreserved control without KAE treatment. In the case of NBC, there was slightly increase of expression in the group treated with 50 µmol/L of KAE but without significant changes. In conclusion, KAE treatment exhibit promising cryoprotective properties of PKA and NBC genes especially in higher concentration 25 and 50 µmol/L, which may successfully preserved proper expression after thawing of cryopreserved bovine spermatozoa.
The hidden impact of sleep disorders in the post-pandemic world
Authors: Meher Arpita , Fatima Syeda Alizay , Rastogi Shubhra , Churi Krupa Prashant , Suresh Vyshna
Published: December 2024

Studying sleep disorders is crucial due to their substantial influence on behavior and health in all age groups. The complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, including hormonal fluctuations, stress, and ozone exposure, is the cause of these disorders, which include insomnia, parasomnia, central hypersomnolence disorder, sleep-disordered breathing, and circadian rhythm sleep–wake disorders. They impact behavior, deteriorate social connections, and impair cognitive abilities, physical well-being, and emotional stability. The complex relationship between sleep and mental health frequently eludes attention, with approximately 17% of adults experiencing mental disorders during their lifetime. Frequently, insomnia is associated with anxiety and depression, indicating a bidirectional relationship. Conversely, individuals with mental health issues are susceptible to sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, and sleep apnea. Treatment modalities such as relaxation therapy, stimulus control, and cognitive-behavioral therapy provide prospects for improvement, along with preventive measures such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule and exercising daily. The pandemic’s effect on sleep health has led to the introduction of terms such as “coronasomnia” and “COVID-somnia,” urging further studies on post-COVID-19 conditions. This review examines various sleep disorders, their effects, treatments, and the pandemic’s impact on sleep patterns, aiming to guide readers through the evolving landscape of sleep health during this global upheaval.
Migraine-like headache due to frontal osteitis and meningitis in a delayed diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome: A case report and literature review
Authors: Moura João , Faria Raquel , Santos Ernestina
Published: December 2024

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteomyelitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare polygenic autoinflammatory disorder that is associated with headaches of different etiological origins. Herein we report the case of a patient with SAPHO syndrome and provide a literature review. The patient was a 64-year-old female who complained of a recurrent headache, which had persisted for several years, and diffuse arthralgias. A computed tomography-angiogram demonstrated the narrowing of the left carotid canal. The patient had an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 19 mm/s, and her cerebrospinal fluid contained 20 leukocytes/μL (13 mononuclear) and 0.43 g/L of proteins. Bone scintigraphy showed radiotracer uptake in the frontal bones and spine. The patient’s son had previously been diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome; therefore, the possibility of a disorder in the same spectrum was considered. Corticotherapy followed by sulphasalazine resolved the symptoms. This case illustrates an atypical cranial and meningeal involvement of the SAPHO autoinflammatory process. Our findings underscore the importance of considering immune-mediated disorders in the differential diagnosis of headaches.
THE POTENTIAL FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE BAIA SPRIE MINING PREPARATION PLANT IN THE CONTEXT OF URBAN REGENERATION
Authors:   National Institute for Research and Development in Construction, UNGUREANU TEODORA , LEMIAN DIANA ,   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CLUJ NAPOCA
Published: December 2024

This paper approaches the conversion of the Baia Sprie Mining Preparation Plant. The facility functioned as an integrated part of the Baia Sprie mining technology flow from 1950 to 2006. In 2006 the plant was closed down with the cessation of mining. It is currently in a state of abandon along with the entire mining complex. The adaptive reuse of the plant is proposed based on a site analysis and the study of examples of reuse of abandoned industrial sites.
IoT-Based System for Real-Time Fall Risk Assessment and Health Monitoring
Authors: K S Sona , Kumar S. Swapna
Published: December 2024

Real-time fall risk assessment and continuous health monitoring are critical components in enhancing elderly care and preventing fall-related injuries. This study presents an IoT-based system designed to provide real-time fall risk assessment and monitor health parameters using wearable sensors. The system integrates the MPU6050 sensor with IoT technology for efficient data collection and analysis. A Random Forest algorithm is employed to process the complex health data, offering precise and reliable fall detection models. The algorithm demonstrates high sensitivity, precision, and accuracy, making it well-suited for processing sensor data to detect falls. The study identifies the waist as the optimal sensor placement, achieving up to 97.9% accuracy, 95.0% precision, and 95.4% sensitivity in detecting mild falls while standing. The wrist sensor performs well in detecting sudden falls, while the leg sensor shows lower accuracy, highlighting challenges in identifying specific fall types. Model validation with Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) reveals that the RF model outperforms the SVM, confirming its superiority for fall detection tasks. The system's adaptability and potential for personalized risk assessment promise significant improvements in fall prevention strategies. These findings highlight potential applications that go beyond elderly care, involving at-risk individuals in future research, including those with neurological disorders, sports injuries, or disabilities.
ADENOMYOSIS: PREVALENCE IN HYSTERECTOMY SPECIMENS WITH CLINICAL REVIEW
Authors: Naghem Farouk Abed  , Mona Ali Ghoshim  , Ali M. Fahmi  , Wisam AY Al-Obaidy  , Myat Moe Thwe Aung  , Tarik Ibrahem Ali
Published: December 2024

Adenomyosis is the existence of ectopic endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium with myometrial hypertrophy and hyperplasia. The aims of the study are, first, to determine the prevalence of adenomyosis among hysterectomy specimens. Second, to assess the clinical presentation of those patients and other pathologies coexistent in the same uterus. This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted among women, who underwent hysterectomy for various indications in a referral governmental hospital in Sana'a-Yemen. The diagnosis of adenomyosis was confirmed by postoperative histopathological assessment. Out of 73 patients who underwent a total hysterectomy, histopathological results were available for only 50 respondents. Among these patients, 52% were confirmed with a postoperative diagnosis of adenomyosis. At the time of the hysterectomy, 96.15% of patients were aged between 40-50 years old. Adenomyosis was found in 84.62% of grand multiparous women and 57.69% of patients had a history of miscarriages, 88.46% had heavy menstrual bleeding, 61.54% had dysmenorrhea and those with chronic pelvic pain were 61.54%. Based on histopathological findings, uterine leiomyoma and endometrial hyperplasia were 26.92% each and those with endometrial inflammation and cervical ectropion were 34.62% and 30.77% respectively. Although the preoperative diagnosis of adenomyosis was rare among our candidates, more than half of them had the disease in the hysterectomy specimen. The common clinical features of adenomyosis and the presence of other pathologies in the same uterus can conceal its diagnosis. Through this study, we want to bring awareness of the high prevalence of adenomyosis in this region.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE UTILIZATION OF HEALTH SERVICES AMONG DIABETICS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Idris Haerawati , Mursyid Raja Salsabila
Published: December 2024

Deaths in Indonesia are mostly caused by diabetes mellitus, a non-communicable disease due to a person's unhealthy lifestyle. The number of health facilities increases annually with the high prevalence of diabetes cases in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze factors affecting the utilization of health services among diabetic people in Indonesia.  It was a quantitative study with a cross sectional design, using secondary data of IFLS-5. The theory used was the Andersen's health service utilization model. A multistage random sampling was used to obtain 534 user data that matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using the chi-square analysis and logistic regression. The results showed that the number of respondents who used inpatient services was 16.9%, and that who used outpatient was 44.4%. The variables that were significantly related to the utilization of inpatient and outpatient health services in diabetic people were socio demographic caracteristic, ownership of health insurance, perception of health status, suffering from chronic diseases and daily activities. It is important for policymakers in the health sector must improve financial or economic access to health services, as well as health service equity in all regions.
Evaluating Teaching Practice in Kenya: Successes and Failures
Authors: Cheruiyot Betty
Published: December 2024

Although there have been significant reforms, Kenya's education system still faces many obstacles. Inadequate funding, an ongoing teacher shortage, and opposition to educational reform are substantial problems that impede the achievement of academic objectives and student results. This study thoroughly analyses Kenya's educational landscape, considering professional development, CBC implementation, technology integration, teacher preparation, and assessment techniques. The study provides a nuanced analysis of Kenya's educational landscape by identifying successes and challenges within these domains. The study adopts a qualitative approach, including a thematic analysis of qualitative data, secondary data analysis, and a literature review. Government reports scholarly works and international evaluations are examples of secondary data sources that offer a solid basis for the study. The results indicate that professional development initiatives have significantly improved teacher competencies and instructional practices. The CBC has received positive feedback for integrating practical skills and critical thinking into the curriculum. Technology integration has improved student engagement and interactive learning, as demonstrated by programmes such as the Digital Literacy Programme. Still, there are enduring difficulties. Effective teaching is hampered by a lack of resources, made worse by a shortage of teachers and unequal access to technology, especially in rural areas. Educator resistance to implementing new curricula and methods makes reform initiatives even more challenging. Kenya's education system still faces significant obstacles that must be overcome to improve instructional strategies. Sustained improvement requires addressing teacher shortages, improving resource allocation, and overcoming resistance to change. These efforts are crucial to ensure equitable access to quality education and prepare students for future difficulties. The study recommends increasing funding and equitable distribution of resources to enhance infrastructure and teaching materials; implementing strategies to recruit and retain qualified teachers, providing ongoing professional development; expanding access to technology and providing comprehensive training for educators to maximize its educational benefits; fostering a culture of innovation through awareness programs, incentives for educators, and collaborative policymaking. This article intends to add to the continuing discourse on educational reform in Kenya, presenting insights and ideas to guide policy decisions and create positive change in the education sector
Spatial Exposure of EMF from Phone Base Stations in the North of Libreville, Gabon
Authors: Iyangui Nadine Nicole Ndonghan , Biffot Sylvestre , Ndong Igor , Ekogha Christian
Published: December 2024

The electromagnetic environment became dense with the spread of its artificial sources in urban and rural areas. More and more publications are describing their unfavourable effects, including human well-being deterioration, disruption of the nervous system functions or cancer occurrence. Also, there is a legal loophole related to electromagnetic fields (EMF) in many countries. The aim of this contribution is to map people's exposure to EMF from phone base stations in the north of Libreville, Gabon. Data on phone base station emissions have been collected with Spectran 6080HF, processed with MCS Spectrum Analyser 2.1.6, transferred in a WPS spreadsheet, and converted to a shape file before mapping them in ArcMap and examining spatial concentration in QGis. Phone base station emissions vary in space and time between 0 to 488,09 V/m from June to December 2021. The threshold of phone base station emissions standards is exceeded at different periods for all mobile phone network operators, by the Salzburg Resolution and Gabonese standards. Furthermore, the concentration of EMF exposure varies in space and concerns more Akanda than Libreville. This fact explains the spatio-temporal variation of people at risk, as all types of districts and social classes are concerned. Based on the precautionary principle, and because this risk is a matter of accumulation of exposure, it is important to revise standards and raise awareness of EMF pollution as cancer cases and related diseases have grown amidst struggling health systems for years
ART AS AN AESTHETIC REALITY OF CULTURE
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Lugansk State Academy of Culture and Arts named after Mikhail Matusovsky», Moskaliuk V. M.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the study of art as a way of being the aesthetic reality of culture. The established traditions that have determined the approaches to the investigation of these problems are considered. The author analyzes the aesthetic reality of culture, which is most fully manifested in art, its main categories, concepts, subject implementation, and the structure of knowledge about art in general. The article notes a close relationship between the artistic state of culture and art, expressed in the active influence of culture on the processes of the emergence and development of artistic forms in art.
FEMALE TYPES IN THE WORKS OF YA. PULINOVICH
Authors:   South Ural State University, Muradova S. N.
Published: December 2024

Female types in the works of Jaroslava Pulinovich are considered in the course of analyzing the plays “The Chorus of Charon”, “That Very Day”, “Jeanne”, “Elsa’s Land”, published in the collection “I Won” in 2017. The main heroines of all the above works are women, representatives of different social strata. The playwright accurately recreates modern female types. All the analyzed plays present a kind of temporal cross-section, which shows three generations of women raised in different eras: Soviet (Elsa “Elsa’s Land”), Perestroika (Zhanna, Masha’s mother “That Very Day”) and modern (Masha “That Very Day”, Nastenka and Annushka “The Chorus of Charon”). Through the prism of the created images the author addresses acute social problems, raises axiological and existential issues. The article points out various aspects of the poetics of J. Pulinovich’s dramaturgy: epitization of dramatic structure, autobiographical beginning, descriptive character of remarks.
DDSRF Theory based Solar assisted RELIFT Luo Converter with UPQC used in Voltage Enhancement
Authors: Venkateswarlu M. , Pakkiraiah B , Rao B Loveswara
Published: December 2024

As PV system-based power generation and sensitive non-linear loads are integrated more frequently, there is a greater need for enhanced Power Quality (PQ) in distributed power systems. In this work, a specialized power device known as a Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) is proposed to improve the PQ of the network overall. Source and load side PQ related issues are addressed using series and shunt compensators in order. The PV system can provide active power to the load in the presence of the shunt compensator. Using the Re-lift Luo DC-DC converter, the output voltage of the PV system is increased which further improves the voltage gain and efficiency of the intended converter. An FLC is utilized to adjust the gain values of the pi Controller which further improves the voltage profile of the UPQC. Decoupled Double Synchronous Reference Frame (DDSRF) theory is utilized to produce the reference current and voltage values to improve the current-voltage profiles at the source end. To attain the controlled responses of the shunt and series compensators Type-2 FLC (CT2FLC) based controllers are utilized.
An Overview of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Policy for Conventional Boiler Power Sector
Authors: Shah Satya , Li Ran
Published: December 2024

This study follows the logic of policy transmission and begins with the characteristics of China's energy efficiency and emission reduction policy. Conclusions are drawn through a literature review, PESTEL analysis, and comparative analysis using German energy policies. The study then selected ABC Ltd. representing conventional boiler companies. Conclusions were drawn through literature review, CP/CI analysis, and comparative analysis of vapor and capacity parameters, boiler selection, and some emission technologies that meet ethical and sustainable standards, but Selective Non-catalytic Reduction (SNCR) technology is unethical and unsustainable. A-GROUP's ultra-supercritical power generation technology leads the industry and has a worldwide competitive advantage. The final analysis of the policy reaches down to grassroots participation. A literature review of A-GROUP's circulating fluidized bed technology and biomass combustion suggests that farmers can participate to some extent in boiler-related energy efficiency and emission reduction efforts but with a single means with limited information feedback channels. To conclude, energy efficiency and emission reduction policies are working smoothly for the boiler industry, but there is still much potential for improvement.
The Use of Modified Fractional Differential Transform for Multi-term Fractional Order Differential Equations
Authors: Tuan Nguyen Minh
Published: December 2024

The differential transform method has been prevalently expedited in the last decades by elucidating the solutions of partial differential equations. In this paper, the multi-term fractional differential equations have been solved by using the modified differential transform method combining the fractional integral operator to omit one term consisting of fractional differential order. Compared to the previous research, the method is effective and approached to approximate solutions that lead to exact solutions.
Personalised Surgical Site Infection Prophylaxis Based on Bile Cultures in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Clinical Trial Protocol
Authors: Курсенко Роман Вадимович , Трушин Антон Александрович , Вервекин Илья Валерьевич , Купенская Татьяна Владимировна , Тен Олег Андреевич , Захаренко Александр Анатольевич , Удоратин Олег Александрович
Published: December 2024

Введение. Частота инфекционных осложнений области хирургического вмешательства (ИОХВ) после панкреатодуоденальных резекций (ПДР) остаётся высокой. Микробная обсеменённость желчи: бактериобилия, возникающая на фоне предоперационного билиарного дренирования (ПБД), у данной когорты пациентов встречается с высокой частотой. Несмотря на многофакторность причин, влияющих на развитие ИОХВ после ПДР, бактериобилия, представляется одним из наиболее значимых факторов развития ИООВ. Бактериальная культура итраоперационного посева желчи и микробиом ИОХВ представлены, в большинстве случаев, патогенами, резистентными к стандартной периоперационной антибиотикопрофилактике. С целью снижения частоты ИОХВ после ПДР необходим дальнейший поиск методов воздействия на бактериобилию, в том числе пересмотр подходов в периоперационном назначении антибактериальных средств.
Материалы и методы. Планируется одноцентровое когортное сравнительное клиническое исследование с ретроспективной и проспективной группами. Будут проанализированы группы пациентов с опухолями периампулярной зоны, которым выполнялось предоперационное билиарное дренирование с последующей ПДР. В обеих группах будет производиться анализ микробиома желчи из билиарного дренажа. В контрольной ретроспективной группе будет применяться стандартная периоперационная антибиотикопрофилактика (ПАП), в то время как в исследуемой проспективной группе будет применяться персонализированная ПАП на основе данных посева желчи из билиарного дренажа, полученных перед ПДР. В обеих группах как первичная конечная точка будет произведена оценка частоты ИОХВ после ПДР. Ожидаемая частота инфекционных послеоперационных осложнений в основной группе — 15 %, в контрольной группе — 40 %. При вероятности ошибке первого рода (α) = 0,05, ошибки второго рода (β) = 0,2, мощность исследования составит (1-β) = 0,8. Исходя из расчета по формуле Лера, объем каждой группы должен составить не менее n = 49.
Выводы. На основании результатов исследования будет произведена оценка необходимости применения персонализированной ПАП у пациентов с ПБД, которым планируется ПДР по поводу периампулярных опухолей.
D2 Gastrectomy in Combination with Simultaneous Pressurized Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (PIPAC) for Gastric Cancer: Immediate Results of the GASPACCO Clinical Trial Protocol. Safety Analysis
Authors: Захаренко Александр Анатольевич , Беляев Михаил Алексеевич , Свечкова Анна Алексеевна , Вервекин Илья Валерьевич , Хамид Абдо Херреддин , Палтышев Илья Александрович , Багненко Сергей Федорович , Вовин Кирилл Николаевич , Купенская Татьяна Владимировна
Published: December 2024

Введение. Внутрибрюшинная аэрозольная химиотерапия под давлением (PIPAC) — новый метод регионарной химиотерапии. До настоящего времени нет единого мнения о безопасности применения PIPAC в сочетании с резекционными и реконструктивными вмешательствами в хирургическом лечении рака желудка.
Материалы и методы. В данный анализ безопасности включены 52 пациента, прошедшие лечение по протоколу клинического исследования GASPACCO (ClinicalTrials.gov № NCT04595929). Больные рандомизированы на 2 равные группы: контрольная (24 пациента) — периоперационная химиотерапии с последующей гастрэктомией и лимфодиссекцией D2; группа PIPAC (28 пациентов) — периоперационная химиотерапия, гастрэктомия с лимфодиссекцией D2 и интраоперационной аэрозольной химиотерапией (PIPAC) препаратами: Цисплатин — в дозе 7,5 мг/м² и Доксорубицин — 1,5 мг/м².
Результаты. Значимой статистической разницы по интраоперационным показателям не наблюдалось (кровопотеря, длительность операции). При оценке гематологической, почечной, печеночной и гастроинтестинальной токсичности на 3 и 7 сутки послеоперационного периода по критериям CTCAE ver 5.0, статистически значимой разницы не выявлено. Обнаружена статистически значимая разница по уровню болевого синдрома на I сутки у пациентов группы PIPAC интенсивность болевого синдрома была выше, чем у больных контрольной группы. В обеих группах больных наблюдалось равное количество осложнений.
Выводы. Проведение методики PIPAC симультанно с радикальным вмешательством является безопасной, выполнимой и может использоваться у больных с местно-распространённым раком желудка. Исследование зарегистрировано на ClinicalTrials.gov № NCT04595929.
Pengaruh Green Marketing Orientation, Perceived Enjoyment, dan Perceived Originality terhadap Customer Trust, Customer Engagement, & Repurchase Intention pada Platform Pemesanan Hotel
Authors: Sanjaya Muhammad Alfis Budi , Kurniawati Kurniawati
Published: December 2024

Perkembangan zaman yang diiringi oleh kemajuan teknologi telah menjadi kunci utama dalam mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi industri. Dalam konteks ini, perusahaan-perusahaan yang mendominasi pasar domestik mulai merambah ke pasar internasional dengan tujuan meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan pendapatan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh Green Marketing Orientation, Perceived Enjoyment, dan Perceived Originality terhadap Customer Trust, Customer Engagement, dan Repurchase Intention. Penelitian ini berfokus pada pengguna platform pemesanan hotel: traveloka, agoda, booking.com, tiket.com, dan pegipegi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan data primer dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling & Non Probability Sampling, 324 responden dikumpulkan. Data dianalisis menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Green Marketing Orientation dan Perceived Enjoyment berpengaruh positif terhadap Customer Trust dan Customer Engagement, sementara Perceived Originality secara signifikan mempengaruhi Customer Engagement. Implikasi manajerial dari penelitian ini menyarankan platform pemesanan hotel untuk memperkuat strategi pemasaran hijau, meningkatkan fitur personalisasi, dan meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna untuk membangun kepercayaan, meningkatkan keterlibatan, dan mendorong pembelian ulang.
Kata Kunci: Repurchase Intention; Customer Engagement; Customer Trust; Perceived Originality; Perceived Enjoyment; Green Marketing Orientation.
Additive technologies for improving the strength and deformation characteristics of plastic washer joints of wooden structures
Authors: Zalilov I. V. , Ariskin M. V. , Martyshkin D. O.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Modern wooden structures are mostly connected by mechanical working joints. To increase the reliability of nodal joints, various kinds of washers can be pressed, inserted, or glued into the wood of the elements, thus ensuring the transmission of forces from one element to another. Joints on glued washers can transfer significant forces on a relatively small area of mutual contact, which is due to their high loadbearing capacity. Thus, the gluing of steel washers in places of increased stress concentration during force transfer ensures a significant redistribution of buckling/cracking stresses over a larger area of the connected parts. However, steel washers are highly corrosive, so additional measures are required to protect metal parts from corrosion or to replace the material with the composites. The results of full-scale tests of the samples with glued-in plastic washers are used to consider the ways of increasing the strength and deformation characteristics of the plastic washer material by applying additive technologies.

Aim. To increase the load-bearing capacity of the wooden structure joints by increasing the strength and deformation characteristics of the glued washer material.

Materials and methods. A method for full-scale tests of wooden specimens with glued fiberglass washers is presented. The wooden elements are made of second grade pine, while the washers are of REC Formax and REC Friction plastics. The test was performed in compression along the fibers, with control of vertical shear deformations. The methods of increasing the strength and deformation characteristics of plastic washers by using additive technologies are considered.

Results. Using the data of full-scale tests the diagrams of sample deformations on glued plastic washers are drawn, the obtained results are analyzed. The sufficiently high plasticity of washer materials is established. The ways for increasing the strength and deformation characteristics of plastic washers, particularly by reinforcing the plastic washers is suggested.

Conclusions. In order to increase the load-bearing capacity of the joints on the glued fiberglass washers, the reinforcement of plastic using additive CFC printing technologies and the use of different reinforcing fiber materials is adopted.
Calculation of seasonal soil freezing depth by engineering and numerical methods
Authors: Alekseev A. G.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Provided by severe climatic conditions in the Russian Federation, seasonal soil freezing and emerging cryogenic processes cause frost heaving that negatively affect foundations and buried structures. As the magnitude of frost heaving forces significantly depends on the soil freezing depth, the assessment of soil freezing depth becomes very relevant.

Aim. Calculation and estimation of the depth of seasonal soil freezing by engineering and numerical methods.

Materials and methods. Calculations of soil freezing depth were performed for two sites composed of sandy loam and loam. Engineering calculations were performed according to four methods set forth in the normative documents, namely Recommendations on Thermal Engineering Calculations and Pipeline Laying in Areas with Deep Seasonal Soil Freezing, Handbook on Construction on Permafrost Soils, Recommendations on Accounting and Prevention of Deformations and Forces of Soil Frost Heaving, Recommendations on Forecasting the Thermal State of Permafrost Soils. Numerical calculations were performed in the Frost 3D and Borey 3D software systems. The experimental sites are located in the Tymovsky district of Sakhalin Oblast, where the Sakhalin-2 pipeline was laid.

Results. The engineering methods for calculating the required depth of soil freezing give overestimated results when using a large range of climatic and soil parameters: air temperature, snow cover height and density, wind speed, convective heat transfer coefficients, total solar radiation, surface albedo, maximum elasticity of water vapor, etc. At the same time, the use of Stephan’s formula with a limited set of input parameters gives results close in values. The numerical methods showed close results among themselves, though 32–47 % more than the results of engineering calculations at bare ground surface.

Conclusions. Research on the dynamics of soil freezing depth in field conditions is suggested to be carried out and compared with the results of engineering and numerical calculations to improve these methods.