bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Drying Kinetics of Fig (Ficus carica L) under Various Drying Methods
Authors: K. Nagaraja  , C. K. Sunil  , D. V. Chidanand  , M. Ramachandra
Published: February 2024

A study was conducted to evaluate different drying methods for pre-treated (2% KMS) fig fruits. Figure fruit was dried under different drying methods (sun drying, solar cabinet dryer, and microwave oven and cabinet tray dryer) to elicit their effect on drying rate, drying time, biochemical properties and sensory attributes. Microwave oven drying showed highest drying rate, and took less time to reach required final moisture content. Higher drying rate was observed in the pre-treated samples as compared to the untreated samples under all drying methods. The drying time required for cut-fig fruits was nearly half of that for whole fig fruits. The sulphited samples showed higher biochemical properties irrespective of drying methods. The samples dried in microwave oven, solar cabinet and sun drying had higher values of biochemical properties than the cabinet tray dried samples. Acceptable sensory quality was obtained in products dried with microwave oven, solar cabinet and sun drying. Among five thin-layer drying models (Newton, Page, Modified Page, Logarithmic and Henderson and Pabis) for evaluating the drying kinematics, the Logarithmic, model yielded the best fit (R2 = 0.9998, χ2 = 0.000017).
The Impact of ChatGPT on Language Evolution: A Linguistic Analysis
Authors: Rafique Hina , Nazeer Imran , Rehman Jawaria
Published: February 2024

This research sought to identify changes in terms of word choice, sentence structure, and semantics introduced by ChatGPT and how the functionality of ChatGPT impacts the pragmatics of the English language: politeness, deixis, and discourse markers. This study used corpus analysis as part of the methodology involving Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools for part-of-speech tagging and sentiments, analyzing changes in wordings, syntaxes, and semantic elements generated by ChatGPT as an advanced language modal. A qualitative approach, including user surveys and comparative analysis, proved useful in clarifying the changing patterns of politeness, deixis, and discourse markers in AI-supported communication. Henceforth, ChatGPT generates neologism, unique cultural references, verbal contextual adaptations, and a wide range of technical terms. Moreover, the researchers found that user preferences for communication mediums vary, which showed a complex field of users and their expectations in the context of language generated by ChatGPT. Thus, it was observed that ChatGPT contributes significantly to developing the pragmatic aspects of language use in the modern era. Hence, the study proposes that the ChatGPT polishes the usage of politeness terms and improves its deixis along with formal discourse markers. This highlights the need for continuous improvement, especially in areas such as politeness, deixis management, and integration of discourse markers for the developers.
OPINI PUBLIK TRAGEDI KANJURUHAN: STUDI NETNOGRAFI PADA KOLOM KOMENTAR VIDEO YOUTUBE TRAGEDI KANJURUHAN
Authors: Sahid Hana' Hamidah
Published: February 2024

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi telah merambat ke seluruh aspek manusia serta membawa ke dalam era elektronik dimana internet menjadi media utama di era komunikasi interaktif. Media sosial menjadi salah satu wadah yang digunakan manusia untuk berinteraksi, membagikan konten serta menciptakan jejaring. Interaksi individu dalam jejaring sosial dan kegiatan memproduksi konten di dalam internet kini disebut sebagai pilar kelima dari demokrasi. Individu yang berjejaring di internet memiliki kekuatan untuk memengaruhi kebijakan atau praktik institusi lain. Salah satunya adalah dalam membentuk opini publik dalam isu yang sedang berkembang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan bagaimana opini publik yang terbentuk mengenai Tragedi Kanjuruhan dalam komentar di Video Youtube yang dibagikan oleh Narasi Newsroom dengan judul ‘Momen-momen Brutal Menjelang Kematian Massal’. Metode nentnografi digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengkaji budaya dari pengguna media digital dari jejak daring. Hasil penelitian menemukan ada delapan kategori yang membentuk opini publik dalam komentar di Video Youtube terkait Tragedi Kanjuruhan.
MEDIA SOSIAL YOUTUBE DALAM MENGATASI PENGEMIS DAN ANAK JALANAN
Authors: Ramadhani Alila , Sazali Hasan
Published: February 2024

Media sosial adalah bentuk komunikasi virtual yang memungkinkan untuk terhubung satu sama lain. Prinsip ini bermula dari kebutuhan dasar manusia untuk tetap bersatu sebagai kelompok untuk membentuk komunitas. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti melakukan penelitian dengan objek media sosial YouTube Channel Yayasan Gosyen Terang Indonesia yaitu salah satu gerakan sosial tentang pengemis dan anak jalanan. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan cara menganalisis secara menyeluruh terhadap media sosial YouTube yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan Software Netlytic. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat beberapa komentar simpati terhadap pengemis dan anak jalanan di Kota Jakarta. Dalam penyelenggaraan informasi komunikasi yang dilakukan oleh Yayasan Gosyen Terang Indonesia memiliki tujuan yang bermanfaat untuk perolehan dan tentu sepadan dengan cara perolehan penerimanya. Biasanya masyarakat lebih menyukai penjelasan yang ringkas, kuat, dan transparan
TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI (TIK) DAN SDGS : REVIEW LITERATUR SISTEMATIS
Authors: Sudirman Faturachman Alputra
Published: February 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk Kajian ini telah mengategorikan konsep atau tema yang dominan dalam kajian TIK dan SDGs. Konsep dominan dikategorikan berdasarkan pengelompokan kluster. Kajian ini menggunakan metode review literatur sistematis (SLR) dengan mengumpulkan berbagai kajian terdahulu. Sumber data utama yang digunakan adalah artikel dari database Scopus. Adapun Katakunci yang digunakan ialah “ict and sdgs” yang publikasinya dibatasi antara tahun 2016-2023. Dari penerapan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi ditetapkan 82 artikel untuk menemukan kajian TIK dan SDGs. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa kajian sebelumnya tentang TIK dan SDGs berkaitan dengan empat konsep dominan: sustainable development goal, ICT, sustainable development, information and communication. Konsep sustainable development goal yang dominan terkait dengan kontribusi dan peran TIK dalam mendukung pencapaian SDGs PBB. Konsep ICT yang dominan terkait dengan kesiapan TIK negara dalam mencapai SDGS serta keterlibatan korporasi TIK dalam mempromosikan SDGs. Konsep sustainable development berhubungan penggunaan TIK dalam pembangunan berkelanjutan baik dibidang pendidikan, maupun ekonomi. Dan konsep information and communication terkait dengan potensi besar TIK dalam stimulasi pertumbuhan efisiensi energi dan pengurangan pencemaran lingkungan di negara maju dan berkembang.
Osphronemus goramy scales-derived type 1 Collagen induces RUNX2 and Osteocalcin expression: An in vivo Study
Authors: Dony Hendrawan Reza , Prahasanti Chiquita , Arief Okkinardo , Evan Wijaksana I Komang , Bargowo Lambang , Josefina Savitri Irma , Riawan Wibi
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Alveolar bone defects need bone augmentation therapies by subtituting with bone material. Gourami (Osphronemus goramy) fish scale comprises type 1 collagen and it has been used as scaffolding material in bone tissue engineering. As alternative bone graft material, the scales have a big potency to promote osteogenesis in periodontal bone defect when autografts are not feasible. This study will analise Runx2 and Osteocalcin expression in wistar rat alveolar bone induced by type 1 collagen derived from gourami fish scale. Methods: 32 male Wistar rats were divided into four groups; control group—7 days (C7), treatment group—7 days (P7), control group—14 days (C14), and treatment group—14 days (P14). The left mandibular incisivus was extracted and the tooth socket was treated with 10mg collagen. The rats were euthanized (at day 7th and 14th) and immunohistochemistry was performed using monoclonal antibodies anti-RUNX2 and anti-osteocalcin. Results: After seven days and 14days, the expression of RUNX2 and osteocalcin in the treatment group increased significantly (p<0.05) compared with the control group. Conclusion: Type 1 collagen from gourami (Osphronemus goramy) fish scales increases RUNX2 and osteocalcin expression as a bone growth marker.
Prevention of Cerebral Malaria Hypoxia through administration of Neem leaves extract (Azadirachta indica) in Mice C57BL
Authors: Rahmah Zainabur , Camila Arif Hafidha , Milliana Alvi , Indriana Nurfianti , Nashichuddin Ach
Published: February 2024

Background: Cerebral malaria is the most serious complication of malaria infection. Plasmodium falciparum is the most common cause of cerebral malaria. Pathomechanisms underlying the severity of cerebral malaria include parasite ability, parasitemia degree, host inflammatory response, sequestration, disruption of the blood brain barrier (BBB), and brain hypoxia. Hypoxia causes cells to produce transcription factors such as the HIF-2α protein. The development of antimalarial drugs is based on fatal complications caused by hypoxia in cerebral malaria. Thus, it is necessary to investigate the mechanism of antihypoxia in cerebral malaria using natural materials, one of which is leaves (Azadirachta indica). Methods: Inoculation of Plasmodium berghei strain ANKA in C57BL mice aged 13-16 weeks. Parasitemia calculations were performed every day from the blood of the mouse tails. Treatment was given using 96% ethanol extract from neem leaves with dose of 8mg, 12mg, and 16mg orally for 6days. As treatment comparisons, there were also negative controls, positive controls, and healthy controls. Brain tissue was isolated on the seventh day to study the expression of p>0.05). The hypothesis is tested using a one-way ANOVA test with post-hoc LSD test and Pearson's correlation test. Results: The administration of neem leaf extract significantly reduced parasitemia and hypoxia (p<0,000). Meanwhile, the correlation test revealed a very strong relationship (r=+0.732) between parasitemia and hypoxia. Conclusion: Neem leaf extract administration reduces parasitemia and prevents hypoxia in mice induced by cerebral malaria
Antioxidant activity and GC-MS Analysis of Bauhinia variegata L. (Fabaceae)
Authors: Saxena Shivangi , Chakraborty Dipjyoti
Published: February 2024

Bauhinia variegata L. is reported to have medicinal properties in traditional literature. The antioxidant activities of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts were evaluated by the DPPH method, phoshomolybdenum assay, reducing power method. Characterization of leaf ethanolic extract was done by GC-MS. The major compounds identified by GC-MS are cyclopropanebutanoic acid, 2-[[2-[[2-[(2-pentylcyclopropyl) methyl] cyclopropyl]methyl] cyclopropyl]methyl] and minor compounds are, 2,7-Diphenyl-1,6-dioxopyridazino[4,5 :2',3']pyrrolo[4',5'-d]pyridazine, Ethyl iso-allocholate, Dasycarpidan-1-methanol, acetate. The compounds identified in this study have pharmacological value, anti-microbial properties and show anti-oxidant activity.
Therapeutic uses of Cannabis in Indian Traditional medicine with attention on Gastrointestinal disorders
Authors: Kumar Hati Deepak , Kumar Sahu Pratap , Kumar Patro Saroj
Published: February 2024

Ayurveda is the world's oldest and most complete spiritual teachings, as well as the "oldest medicinal system" known to man. Ayurvedic treatments along with natural substances do not have any usual side effects as contemporary drugs. The cannabis plant has been used as a medicine for thousands of years to treat various illnesses including gastrointestinal disorders. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most well-known and researched phyto cannabinoids, with impressive therapeutic properties for a variety of neurological, gastrointestinal, ophthalmic, and skin problems. Cannabis and cannabinoids are beneficial in healing the sign and symptoms of several gastrointestinal diseases, according to research, in part because they interact with the digestive tracts endogenous cannabinoid receptors. This could help in relaxing pain and cramps, reducing discomfort, and improving motility. Many Indian classical formulations were found cannabis is used processing agent in pharmaceuticals. For the treatment of GI issues, there are some popular cannabis-based ayurveda or herbal formulations on the market. CBD levels are frequently higher in medical marijuana, while THC levels are lower. For certain people, the therapeutic CBD is desirable for medicinal purposes, but the psychoactive THC may be needless and undesired. There are numbers of traditional cannabis formulations on the market that lack standardised quality control parameters and methods of evaluation.So, there is a need to develop a standardization technique with special reference to CBD and THC content to include this system of medicine in the main stream of health science. Standardization of popular Ayurvedic or herbal formulations is essential in order to assess the quality, safety, efficacy of that.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things on Performance Management: A Systematic Review
Authors: Dr. Megha Mudholkar Dr. Pankaj Mudholkar,
Published: February 2024

The study aims at assessing the outcome of AI and IoT to operational efficiency in business processes for various sectors. Exploring the Synthesis of the existing literature, combined with empirical evidence, this research examines the transformation possibility of AI and IoT Technologies in the improvement of the company. The centric findings have proved that there are significant upsurges in metrics of performance such as efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction across different sectors of industries which are like healthcare, manufacturing, and retailing. Healthcare is another example. In this sector AI and IoT combination reduced the patient queue times by 50% while in manufacturing produced more products while spending 33% less capital costs. Similar to the case of brick and mortar stores, they recorded a 25% increment in their sales through AI-aided demand forecasting and the use of IoT in the inventory management. The findings of this research therefore point the way for the tremendous role played by AI and IoT in driving operational excellence, decision making processes and innovation in performance management. The research leads to the identification of major issues and concerns such as data privacy, security and technology integration, that require additional attention. Eventually, by utilizing AI and IoT technologies, companies find new models of sustainable development and market advantages which are of great help in the context of the current business conditions.
„Drugie domy” a zrównoważony rozwój obszarów wiejskich
Authors: Czarnecki Adam , Heffner Krystian
Published: February 2024

Intensywny rozwój zjawiska „drugich domów” oraz powstawanie rozległych obszarów ich koncentracji na obszarach wiejskich świadczy o postępującej urbanizacji oraz stopniowym urzeczywistnianiu się postindustrialnego paradygmatu rozwoju poprzez nowe trendy konsumpcyjne i zaspokajanie nowoczesnego popytu na usługi turystyczne. Różne formy realizacji potrzeby „drugich domów” materializują się przede głównie na obszarach wiejskich, silnie oddziałując na strukturę ich przestrzeni, jej zagospodarowanie oraz na stosunki społeczno-gospodarcze. W strefach koncentracji tej formy funkcjonowania mieszkańców miast na wsi dochodzi do istotnych zmian w krajobrazie, gospodarce i warstwie społeczno-kulturowej. „Drugie domy” stanowią niewątpliwie szansę rozwoju wsi (głównie w aspekcie ekonomicznym), ale powodować też mogą niekorzystne zmiany w środowisku przyrodniczym i krajobrazie wiejskim. W artykule prześledzono ewolucję poglądów na temat zjawiska „drugich domów” oraz znaczenia tego procesu dla rozwoju obszarów wiejskich (w sferze ekonomicznej, społecznej i przyrodniczej). Podjęto również próbę uporządkowania podstawowych terminów i problematyki badawczej istotnej dla kształtowania rozwoju obszarów wiejskich w Polsce.
Sektorowy Program Operacyjny „Restrukturyzacja i modernizacja sektora żywnościowego oraz rozwój obszarów wiejskich na lata 2004-2006”. Wstępna ocena
Authors: Banecki Janusz , Nurzyńska Iwona , Wiatrak Tomasz
Published: February 2024

Sektorowy Program Operacyjny „Restrukturyzacja i modernizacja sektora żywnościowego oraz rozwój obszarów wiejskich na lata 2004-2006”. Wstępna ocena.
Rozważania nad upadłością gospodarstw rodzinnych w Polsce
Authors: Musiał Wiesław
Published: February 2024

Funkcjonowanie gospodarstw rolnych w otwartej gospodarce rynkowej niesie ze sobą szanse na ich szybki i przełomowy rozwój, podwyższa jednak także ryzyko niepowodzenia gospodarczego, niewydolności ekonomicznej i upadłości. Problem ten, głównie w zakresie rozważań teoretycznych, podjęto w opracowaniu, w którym przedstawiono symptomy upadłości gospodarstw. Poddano analizie przeglądowej prawidłowości i teorie ekonomiczne, które objaśniają procesy upadłości podmiotów gospodarczych (i instytucji), a które odniesiono do gospodarstw rolnych. Rozważano problem upadłości gospodarstw z punktu widzenia neoklasycznej teorii przedsiębiorstwa, na gruncie teorii ekonomii instytucjonalnej oraz menedżerskiej teorii przedsiębiorstwa. Znaczącą uwagę poświęcono teorii biologicznego życia przedsiębiorstwa (gospodarstwa), wskazując na jej adekwatność w zastosowaniu do gospodarstw rodzinnych. Rozważanie to rozwinięto o tzw. pokoleniowy cykl życia rodzinnego gospodarstwa rolnego. Wprowadzono kilka pojęć dotychczas niestosowanych w ekonomice rolnictwa, dotyczących tzw. analizy demograficznej gospodarstw (stopy narodzin, stopy zgonów i wskaźnika obrotu gospodarstw). Wskazano na spektrum merytoryczne badań nad stanem gospodarstw indywidualnych z punktu widzenia ich przyszłego bytu, a zwłaszcza zagrożenia upadłością. Zagadnienia podjęte w opracowaniu wydają się mieć istotne znaczenie dla nauki i praktyki gospodarczej z uwagi na narastający problem porzucania produkcji rolnej, głębokiej ekstensyfikacji gospodarstw i utrwalania się zjawiska zawężonej reprodukcji majątku produkcyjnego drobnych i średnich gospodarstw rodzinnych. Proces ten wzmaga wzrastającą konkurencyjność dochodową pracy pozarolniczej sprawia, że duża część gospodarstw małych i średnich już weszła lub w najbliższych latach wejdzie w fazę upadłości.
Determinanty sukcesu współpracy na rynkach rolniczych na przykładzie grup producentów w Polsce
Authors: Banaszak Ilona
Published: February 2024

Główne pytanie badawcze w artykule dotyczy kwestii, dlaczego niektóre organizacje nastawione na współpracę na rynkach rolnych odnoszą sukces, a inne z kolei zaprzestają działalności. Analiza empiryczna opiera się na danych pochodzących z 62 grup producentów rolnych z Wielkopolski. Głównym zadaniem grup producentów jest wspólna organizacja sprzedaży dóbr produkowanych indywidualnie przez ich członków. Niektóre z tych organizacji funkcjonowały bardzo efektywnie, podczas gdy inne zostały rozwiązane lub zaprzestały wykonywania podstawowych funkcji. Zmienne, takie jak: siła przywództwa, wcześniejsze kontakty biznesowe, początkowa selekcja członków, jak również liczba członków okazały się mieć pozytywny i ważny statystycznie wpływ na prawdopodobieństwo odniesienia sukcesu przez badane organizacje.
Prestiż zawodu rolnika w opinii młodzieży kończącej szkoły rolnicze
Authors: Bujak Franciszek
Published: February 2024

Przedmiotem referowanych badań są opinie maturzystów szkół rolniczych, rocznik 2000/2001 oraz 2006/2007, na temat pozycji społecznej rolników indywidualnych w Polsce oraz na temat warunków życia na wsi, pracy w rolnictwie, cech ludzi mieszkających na wsi. Porównanie wyników badań przeprowadzonych tą samą ankietą w odstępie 6 lat pozwoliło na uchwycenie zmian w postawach młodzieży kończącej szkoły rolnicze wobec wsi, rolnictwa i swej przyszłości zawodowej. Jak wynika z odpowiedzi na pytanie o prestiż zawodu rolnika w zestawieniu z innymi 16 zawodami, uległ on istotnemu statystycznie podwyższeniu w roku 2007 w porównaniu z ocenami z 2001 roku. Zawód rolnika najwięcej zyskał na znaczeniu w stosunku do takich zawodów, jak: ochroniarz, nauczyciel, dziennikarz, urzędnik, biznesmen. Pozytywne zmiany prestiżu zawodu rolnika wiążą się z dostrzeganiem przez młodych ludzi poprawy warunków pracy i życia na wsi. Praca w rolnictwie w 2007 roku w porównaniu z 2001 rokiem jest oceniana jako: bardziej opłacalna, ciekawa, lżejsza, czyściejsza, nie tak prymitywna ani nietwórcza. Życie na wsi stało się bardziej wygodne, nowoczesne, ciekawsze, bezpieczniejsze. Ludzie na wsi stali się zdecydowanie mądrzejsi, bardziej zaradni i przedsiębiorczy, bardziej wytrwali w rozwijaniu swych gospodarstw. Konsekwencją tych zmian w ocenie wsi i rolnictwa przez młodzież kończącą szkoły rolnicze jest czterokrotny wzrost odsetka tych, którzy chcą zostać na wsi i pracować w gospodarstwie rolnym.
Prognozowanie pomyślnej przyszłości dla obszarów wiejskich w globalizującym się świecie – XII Światowy Kongres Socjologii Wsi, Goyang 2008
Authors: Proń-Nowak Natalia
Published: February 2024

Prognozowanie pomyślnej przyszłości dla obszarów wiejskich w globalizującym się świecie – XII Światowy Kongres Socjologii Wsi, Goyang 2008.
Seminarium Naukowe „Zmiany na rynku pracy”
Authors: Nieć Melania , Szponarowicz Michał
Published: February 2024

Seminarium Naukowe „Zmiany na rynku pracy”.
臺灣國立大學潛在合併利得之模擬評估：重複抽樣資料包絡法之應用
Authors: 傅祖壇 傅祖壇 , Tsu-Tan Fu 吳淑華
Published: February 2024

本文透過事前模擬方式探討台灣高教公立大學合併之潛在效益，這是高教文獻上事前合併模擬之先驅研究。我們利用重覆抽樣資料包絡法，評估虛擬合併組合 (標竿學校合併及教育部規劃合併) 之學校效率及合併利得。結果顯示：在210家標竿合併組合中，僅有約兩成的組合其合併利得為正；教育部規劃合併之11家組合中，亦只有3家為正。這表示約有8成的合併組合其合併利得為負，若合併反而產生不利的效益。因此，事前的合併模擬分析是必要的。研究建議，這些合併利得為正的學校組合均可為未教育部合併規劃時之優先對象，而其中由6所著名研究型大學為軸心之合併組合，及標竿科技大學間之合併組合，更展現優勢，應可優先推動；此外，基於跨區合併之可能趨勢，教育當局亦宜進行建立合適的跨區合併後高教組織或體系之研究。

 

This study investigates the benefits of merging public universities in Taiwan using an ex ante simulation framework. We adopt resampling data envelopment analysis to estimate the efficiency score and merger gain for hypothetical merger cases, including sample merged schools planned by the Ministry of Education formed by the pairwise merger of benchmarked schools. Simulation results indicate that out of 210 sample schools, approximately 20% of benchmark school mergers yield positive outcomes for the merged students and institutions, whereas a mere 3 out of 11 mergers currently planned by the Ministry of Education yielded positive outcomes. These results indicate that approximately 80% of merger cases are ill considered, illustrating the utility of this study’s ex ante merger simulation. Cases of beneficial mergers should serve as models for future mergers. These cases include the proposed merger of six research universities and a merger of benchmarked polytechnical and science universities. In conclusion, the results of this study’s ex ante simulation can assist the Ministry of Education in implementing university mergers.

 
因應COVID-19疫情之安寧居家防疫實務經驗
Authors: 黃美齡 黃美齡 , 楊婉君 楊婉君 , 吳孟嬪 吳孟嬪
Published: February 2024

新冠肺炎(coronavirus disease, COVID-19)自2020年開始蔓延全球，各國安寧居家照護工作也大受影響，台灣在2021年5月面臨本土疫情爆發，從事安寧居家照護的團隊人員亦面臨居家訪視過程中感染COVID-19之風險。本文為臺北市某區域醫院，長期致力於安寧療護服務，秉持社區醫療照護之責，疫情嚴峻期間仍竭盡所能持續提供安寧居家照護服務，因應疫情變化進行滾動式修正之防疫應變作為，以建立高品質之健康監測與管理。從訪視前風險評估、訪視時的防護措施及訪視後設備清消為第一線醫護專業人員把關，並運用視訊、影像傳輸等科技以促進醫病溝通即時處置，提供個案及家屬專業照護指導，讓個案在家屬陪伴下，安心在宅善終，期望藉此經驗分享，提供從事安寧居家照護醫護團隊人員，執行居家訪視照護之防疫處置參考。

 

The COVID-19 outbreak since 2020 has affected the palliative care services in several countries. With the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic reaching its peak in May 2021 in Taiwan, members of home-based palliative care teams were facing an enhanced risk of contracting COVID-19 during home visits. This article focused on examining how a regional hospital practiced and modified related epidemic prevention measures on a rolling-basis to continue its home-based palliative care services with quality health monitoring and management. Proper training, pre-visit risk assessment, prevention measures and equipment during visit, and post-visit equipment sterilization were implemented in compliance with strict protocols to protect the safety of frontline health workers. When appropriate, audio-video transmission and other technologies were used to expedite timely medical communication and to provide patients and their families with professional guidance concerning hospice care at home. By sharing these experiences, we hope to offer insights beneficial in practicing effective prevention measures for frontline providers of home-based palliative care during an epidemic.

 
髂靜脈壓迫症候群
Authors: 林筱芸 林筱芸 , 曾俐燕 曾俐燕
Published: February 2024

下肢深層靜脈栓塞在臨床上是一個常見的疾病。它的發生不只常見危險因子：包含長期久站、臥床、年齡大、靜脈曲張、服用避孕藥、惡性腫瘤等，人體結構上的異常也是可能的原因。髂靜脈壓迫症候群(Iliac vein compression syndrome)，亦稱為May-Thurner syndrome，是一個極少被診斷的疾病，成因是左總髂靜脈受到右總髂動脈和後方腰椎的壓迫，造成靜脈血流滯阻。這個解剖異常約存在於20%的人口，但是常因病人有許多危險因子而未安排進一步的檢查，而沒有診斷出這個疾病。May-Thurner syndrome若症狀嚴重需置放支架，保持血管暢通才能避免復發。這篇個案報告是描述這個罕見被診斷的疾病，在臨床上病人有下肢深層靜脈栓塞，考量到這個重要疾病對病人會有很大的幫助。

 

Deep vein thrombosis as a common clinical syndrome finds its major risk factors in prolonged standing, immobility, old age, varicose veins, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and cancer. However, an anatomical variant can also lead to blood clots in the lower extremity. May-Thurner syndrome, also known as iliac vein compression syndrome, is a rare condition in which the left common iliac vein is compressed by the right common iliac artery, thus increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the left extremity. While this anatomic finding is present in over 20% of the population, most go undiagnosed as patients presenting with deep vein thrombosis have other accompanying risk factors. For severe May-Thurner syndrome, endovascular venous stenting may actually be necessary to prevent recurrence. In this case report, an 85-year-old woman with progressive swelling of left lower extremity was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. When evaluating patients with unilateral leg pain and swelling, clinicians should keep in mind the possibility of May-Thurner syndrome as another possible risk factor of deep vein thrombosis.

 
Uncertaity in Auditing
Authors: Toshifumi Takada Toshifumi Takada
Published: February 2024

Financial audits by Certified Public Accountants (CPA audits) have become mandatory for all listed companies, in accordance with legal requirements stipulated by Securities Law and the Companies Act in many countries. The audit regulatory requirement has expanded to other organizations such as universities, political parties, and labor unions. In addition to the financial audits, CPAs’ duty have expanded to the Internal Control Report. The broadening scope of audit demonstrates that society requires public or ganizations and large companies to be transparent and to be responsible for the society.
Bulgar Oryantalizminde “Türk Köleliği” Damgası
Authors: ÖZKAN Vildane
Published: February 2024

Başat Bulgar kültüründe geçmiş zaman dilimi, bugün ve gelecek zaman dilimlerinden çok daha etkin rol oynar. Osmanlı Devleti’nin, İkinci Bulgar İmparatorluğu’nu fethederek Bulgarlar üzerinde 1393-1878 yılları arasında kurduğu egemenlik dönemi, başat Bulgar kültüründe “Türk köleliği” dönemi olarak damgalanır. Bu damga, 19. yüzyılda inşa edilerek günümüze kadar sürdürülür. Bulgar kültüründe geçmişe yönelik “Türk köleliği” damgası; günümüzde politika, diplomasi, resmi ve resmi olmayan eğitim, hukuk, din, tören ve bayramlar, folklor, film, sanat, edebiyat, tarih, geleneksel medya, sosyal medya, protesto meydanları vs. gibi birçok kurumsal ve gündelik alanı kuşatmış durumdadır. Ancak bu damga, belirsiz bir tarihsel anlatıya dayandırılır ve oryantalist bir çerçevede biçimlenir. Diğer yandan, günümüzde söz konusu damgayla ilgili Bulgarlar tarafından yöneltilen kısmi eleştiriler de mevcuttur. Makale, Bulgarlar üzerindeki Osmanlı Devleti egemenliği dönemine ilişkin “Türk köleliği” damgasının hangi toplumsal-kültürel koşullarda nasıl inşa edildiği ve günümüzde hangi alanlarda nasıl yeniden üretildiğiyle ilgili sosyolojik bir çözümlemeden oluşur. Konu, büyük ölçüde özgün Bulgarca kaynaklardan elde edilen veriler üzerinden araştırıldı. Çözümlemenin kuramsal boyutunda, Said’in oryantalizm, Goffman’ın damga, Bourdieu’nun alan, Foucault’nun sorunsallaştırma ve Parsons’ın işlev kavramlarından yararlanılmaktadır. Türkçe sosyolojik yazında Bulgar kültürüyle ilgili araştırmaların sayısı yok denecek kadar azdır. Bu nedenle makale, Türkçe sosyolojik yazına bir katkı sağlamayı da amaçlar.
The evolutionary system of the biosphere: a dialectical approach
Authors:   Institute of Hydrobiology, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Protasov Alexander
Published: February 2024

The dialectics of evolution is that the development of various systems, complication is determined by several principles, which themselves are similar to emergent systems based on opposite but dialectically complementary categories and concepts. A new concept of evolution of the biosphere as an integral system of its successive states united by development trends is proposed. The structure of the biosphere is considered as a fractal system with the ecosystem as its elementary unit. The next fractal levels are biogeomes and biospheromerons. The fractal structure corresponds to the principle of emergence. The proposed concept of biosphere evolution is based on general naturalistic principles and categories of dialectics, such as states and interstates, continuity and discreteness, reproducibility and uniqueness, the hypothesis of information channels or trends, the concept of biosphere organisation in a specific evolutionary space-time. In general, the evolutionary history of the biosphere is a metameric picture of changing states and interstates. A complex system of continuums is the most important feature of the biosphere’s organisation in space-time. Continuity of the first kind can be observed when there is a continuum of indistinguishability within a continuing state: during a long geological time, there were no cardinal changes in the structure of biosphere elements and connections between them. At the same time, the development of an integral biosphere system occurs in a continuum of the second kind: given the continuity of life, the differences between the early and subsequent states are very significant and obvious in the biosphere. Moreover, these differences are associated with complication, development, which is, in fact, evolution. The states of the biosphere in certain periods are connected by trends, which form an evolutionary system. Continuing states, when the system remains self-identical for a long period, are replaced by new states through interstates. Thus, a specific type of continuum, the metameric continuum, is formed. The taxonomic, ecomorphic, symbiotic, and ecosystem trends are identified and considered as the main ones in the evolution of the biosphere. The Vernadsky–Margalef hypothesis of the origin of life and biosphere in the form of protoecosystems is considered and supported.
Some Late Cretaceous agglutinated foraminifers from the Northern outskirts of Donbas, Ukrain
Authors:   Institute of Geological Sciences, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Veklych Olena
Published: February 2024

The article describes four species of agglutinated foraminifers belonging to three genera (Verneuilina, Orbignyna, and Spiroplectammina) three superfamilies (Verneuilinoidea, Ataxophragmoidea, and Spiroplectamminoidea) and two orders (Ataxophragmiida and Ammodiscida, suborder Textulariina). Benthic species of foraminifers play an important role in the stratigraphic subdivision of the Upper Cretaceous deposits of the Northern outskirts of Donbas and correlation with adjacent territories, as they make up the most part of the assemblage in the samples. For this region, the foraminifera species Verneuilina muensteri Reuss, 1854, Orbignyna variabilis (d’Orbigny, 1840), Orbignyna pinguis Woloschyna, 1961, and Spiroplectammina baudouiniana (d’Orbigny, 1840) were monographically described for the first time. For each species of foraminifers, a detailed description of shell morphology is given. According to the biozonal scale of the Upper Cretaceous deposits of the East European Platform, Verneuilina muensteri is one of the characteristic species of the Upper Turonian Gavelinella moniliformis s. l. foraminifer zone, the species Orbignyna variabilis is typical for the Upper Santonian Gavelinella stelligera zone, and the species Orbignyna pinguis is characteristic of the Upper Campanian Globorotalites emdyensis zone. The species Spiroplectammina baudouiniana is also described. The stratigraphic and lateral distribution of each species of agglutinated foraminifers is indicated, and the deposits and sections of the Northern outskirts of Donbas in which they occurred are indicated. A schematic map of the region is presented, showing the studied sections in which shells of these species were found. These species are found in the rocks of the Shyroka, Yelanchyk, Kryva Luka, Sydorove, Konoplyanivka, and Kamianyi Brid formations of the Northern outskirts of Donbas, which are represented by chalk, marls, and calcareous sandstones. The work presents images of foraminifer species taken with a scanning electron microscope JSM-6490LV (JEOL Ltd., Japan). The article deepens our knowledge of some agglutinated foraminifers from the Upper Cretaceous deposits of the Northern outskirts of Donbas, which are characteristic species of the zone, contributing to further solving the issues of stratigraphy and correlation of these deposits.
The first record of the trace fossils Cochlichnus from the Pennsylvanian continental and marine deposits in the Donets Basin, Ukraine
Authors:   Institute of Geological Sciences, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Dernov Vitaly
Published: February 2024

Sinusoidal trace fossils Cochlichnus anguineus are described for the first time from marine and continental siltstones and sandstones of the Mospyne and Smolyanynivka formations (late Bashkirian, Early Pennsylvanian) in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine (central Donets Basin). Previously, in Ukraine, Cochlichnus anguineus was recorded in the early Bashkirian Buzhanka Formation of the Lviv Paleozoic Trough. Cochlichnus isp. is known from the Ediacaran of western Ukraine. The studied ichnofossils come from four localities representing sedimentary sequences of shallow marine, lagoonal, and lacustrine terrigenous rocks. The ichnogenus Cochlichnus Hitchcock, 1858 is known from the Precambrian to Holocene and were generally distributed in non-marine environments in the Carboniferous, although it has been recorded in a wide range of environments, from lacustrine (Mermia Ichnofacies) to marine (Cruziana Ichnofacies). In the Pennsylvanian deposits of eastern Ukraine, these trace fossils are predominantly found in lacustrine black shales, but also in lagoonal siltstones and shallow marine sandstones and siltstones. Cochlichnus has been interpreted as traces of grazing, feeding, and locomotion, and it is suggested that traces, depending on the environmental conditions and potential producers, may be combinations of all these ethological categories. Potential producers of Cochlichnus include worms sensu lato, as well as nematodes, annelids, insect larvae, or cyclostomates. In modern freshwater basins, traces morphologically similar to Cochlichnus are produced by nematodes and dipteran larvae. It seems that nematodes and/or annelids are the most likely producers of the studied Cochlichnus, since representatives of Diptera are not known in the Carboniferous. In the Donets Basin, Cochlichnus anguineus usually co-occurs with the trace fossils Lockeia, Planolites, and Palaeophycus. Sometimes these ichnofossils are found on the layer surfaces bearing microbially induced sedimentary structures together with Taphrhelminthopsis and Aulichnites.
Proposals for unification of the national nomenclature of longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of the Ukrainian fauna and some exotic taxa
Authors:   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine), Zamoroka Andrew , Mykhailiuk-Zamoroka Oksana ,   Ivan Puliui Lyceum of Ivano-Frankivsk City Council (Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine)
Published: February 2024

The current study is a continuation of our research on the unification of the Ukrainian vernacular nomenclature of the longhorn beetles of the fauna of Ukraine. In the first part of our study, we unified and codified Ukrainian vernacular nomenclature of two subfamilies including Spondilidinae and Prioninae, in the second—Cerambycinae, in the third—Lepturinae and Necydalinae. In the fourth part, we considered the largest and final subfamily of the longhorn beetles in the fauna of Ukraine—flat-faced longhorns (Lamiinae). As a result, 156 taxa of flat-faced longhorns of various ranks were identified, for which there are scientific (Latin) names. These belong to 13 subspecies, 103 species, 29 genera and 10 tribes and 1 subfamily. The analysis of providing these taxa with Ukrainian vernacular names showed that only 52 of them (40 species and 12 genera) have counterparts known in the literature. However, only half of them is suitable for further use in a unified Ukrainian vernacular nomenclature. The other studied names are non-binominal (for species), denote the names of two or more genera at the same time, contain appositions or compound words written with a hyphen, transferred from Russian or transliterated from Latin. An analysis of the demand for Ukrainian vernacular nomenclature of the flat-faced longhorns in several biodiversity databases showed that all of them provide option for use of Ukrainian names. Moreover, some of them, in the absence of the Ukrainian nomenclature, replace it with an English-language one. The unification of the flat-faced longhorns names included the introduction of a universal system of name convention, as close as possible to scientific and at the same time specifically national, reflecting the traditions of Ukrainian nomenclature. The result of our study was the unification and codification in Ukrainian of 156 vernacular names of taxa of the subfamily of flat-faced longhorns, 122 of which are proposed for the first time. The use of the proposed Ukrainian names is of exclusively advisory and cannot replace valid scientific names. In scientific and technical publications, popular science, fiction and educational texts, in oral communication, it is desirable to accompany scientific Latin names in Ukrainian.
Suicídio e psicanálise
Authors: Matos Karina , Gurgel Helen , Santana Eucilene
Published: February 2024

Contexto: O suicídio é um fenômeno social complexo, multifacetado e um indicador indireto do estado de saúde de uma população. A ligação entre suicídios e ocupações é uma questão antiga na literatura científica. O trabalho é fundamental para entender o processo de produção do espaço e do território, pois é por meio dele que o homem constrói suas relações sociais. O trabalho teve como objetivo subsidiar a reflexão sobre a construção social do suicídio como um problema de saúde pública, interpretando-o a partir de uma abordagem multidisciplinar. Metodologia: Realizou-se revisão narrativa de literatura, em busca de aportes teóricos sobre o suicídio na ciência geográfica e na psicanálise. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram as implicações da precarização das relações de trabalho na saúde mental. O resgate de estudos em Geografia sobre o tema reforçou que o espaço geográfico desempenha um papel importante na compreensão da dinâmica social, pois reflete as vulnerabilidades que podem desencadear sofrimento psíquico e, em casos extremos, levar a atos suicidas. Diante da multifatorialidade do suicídio, estudos mais verticalizados são necessários para compreender de forma holística as relações entre o contexto ocupacional, o espaço geográfico e a saúde mental, para que políticas públicas sejam alinhadas para a promoção de relações de trabalhos mais dignas.
Challenges Faced by First-Year Students Based on Individual Identities
Authors: Ahmed Hassan Shaima
Published: February 2024

This study examines the challenges faced by first-year students at the College of Basic Education, University of Duhok. The research focuses on the impact of individual identities on academic and social integration. A quantitative descriptive methodology was used, employing structured questionnaires. The study reveals a range of obstacles that extend beyond initial expectations and are consistent across gender and departmental lines. The analysis shows that there is a crucial requirement for a support framework that is universally accessible and inclusive, designed to aid students in their transition to higher education. The findings of the study recommend the creation of comprehensive feedback mechanisms and interdepartmental cooperation in the development of support programs. The research emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and addressing the distinct obstacles encountered by students with intersecting marginalized identities. Suggestions for future research involve a more thorough examination of the long-term impacts of these obstacles and the investigation of focused interventions to improve student achievement and well-being. This study adds to the discussion on improving student support services and creating an inclusive academic environment that promotes the growth and development of all students, especially those who are navigating their first year in higher education.
Determinants of poverty and welfare among oil palm processors in Osun state
Authors: JAMIU OLAKUNLE JIMOH  , OLANIRAN VICTOR OLAGOKE  , OYEKUNLE OPEYEMI OYEWALE  , HAFSAT BISOLA LAWAL
Published: February 2024

The study analyzed the determinants of poverty and welfare among oil palm processors in Osun state. The specific objectives were to examine the housing and living conditions of oil palm processors in the study area, study the extent of poverty among oil palm processors in the study area, and determine the factors influencing the welfare of oil palm processors in the study area. Primary data were collected from 160 oil palm processors through purposive and random sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics, FGT measure of poverty, and Tobit regression model were used as analytical tools. The study revealed that about 76.9 percent of the processors were female. Majority (56.875 percent) of the processing households have accommodation of their own. The results of the FGT show that about 93 percent of the respondents were poor with a poverty incidence (P0) of 0.93125, poverty depth (P1) of 0.787129 and a poverty severity (P2) of 0.695926. The Tobit regression model reveal that household size and processing method used contributes positively to the likelihood of being poor and both are significant at 5%. While access to credit, years of processing experience and monthly income contributes negatively to the likelihood of being poor which are all significant at 5%. This study recommends that policies which will reduce household size such as fertility control measures should be the focus upon. Also policy should focus more on providing credit facilities through cooperative societies in other to help them improve their welfare status.
Investigation of physicochemical parameters of wastewater generated in an industry located in Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: O. Ayodele  , S. S. Asaolu  , M. A. Azeez  , M.O. Oseni
Published: February 2024

Discharge of untreated effluents from Industries into the environment has been a major source of environmental pollution. This study focused on the physicochemical analyses of effluent generated from an aluminum producing company in Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Different physicochemical parameters as well as heavy metals were determined using various standard analytical methods, Flame Photometer, and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Spectra AA Varian 400 plus). The pH value was 12.04, TS (162.96 mg/L), TDS (152.60 mg/L), TSS (10.36 mg/L), total hardness (95.6 mg/L), total alkalinity (58.47 mg/L), DO (3.85 mg/L), BOD (5.35 mg/L), COD (7.85 mg/L), and chloride content (13.54 mg/L). The mineral analysis showed that the concentrations of investigated metals ranged from 0.01 mg/L (Cd) which was the lowest value to 21.70 mg/L (Na) which was the highest value. It was observed that many parameters investigated were outside the stipulated standards enacted by WHO and FEPA.
Economic impact of pests on tomato production in southern and central Benin: The cases of Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absoluta, Tetranychus evansi, and root-knot nematodes
Authors: Emile Nounagnon HOUNGBO  , Jérôme Hounwanou AGONGNON  , Rachidatou SIKIROU  , Jacob Afouda YABI  , Brice Augustin SINSIN
Published: February 2024

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill), the most cultivated and consumed fruit vegetable in Benin, is subjected to parasitic attacks reducing its productivity. This study assesses the economic impacts of Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absoluta, Tetranychus evansi and root-knot nematodes. One hundred and forty-four (144) focus group sessions, supported by individual interviews with 60 farmers were conducted from August 24 to 29, 2020, and from September 7 to 12, 2020 in eighteen (18) Districts in southern and central Benin. The results indicated that growers recognize different pests affecting tomato farming, especially by symptoms on it fruit, leaves, stem and root system. Helicoverpa armigera has the highest gross output reduction rate for both severe (78.3%) and moderate (38%) attacks. This reduction corresponds to losses of 104.62 kg and 50.75 kg on a harvest of 133.62 kg per plank of 1.2m x 13m (i.e. 15.6 m²), equivalent to average economic impacts of 37,052.92 F CFA and 17,973.96 F CFA respectively for severe and moderate attacks. Helicoverpa armigera is the main pest of tomato against which the development of control technologies appears more relevant.
Effect of financial inclusion on market participation of rice farmer’s cooperative members in Anambra State
Authors: Chukwulobelu Sophy Amaka  , Enwelu Achunam Innocent  , Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius
Published: February 2024

This study on the effect of financial inclusion on market participation of rice farmer’s cooperative members in Anambra State, Nigeria used a combination of analytical tools like descriptive statistics, beta, and linear regression models to operationalize the data collected from a random sampling of 328 respondents. Descriptively, the study found that the majority of the respondents had access to savings accounts (87.0%) and point of sales (85.0%). Additionally, 81.0% confirmed the availability of microfinance bank (MFB) services, highlighting the extensive presence of MFBs in Anambra State. The study also delves into the market participation of rice farmers. The average farm size for the cooperative was found to be 9.85 hectares, producing an output of 39.73 tons. A high market participation index (0.848) showed that 84.8% of the total rice output was offered for sale. Furthermore, the result of the beta regression analysis revealed that online banking or self-service platforms (0.097), and microfinance services (0.180) positively influence farmer's decisions to participate in the market. Furthermore, cooperative age, legal status, and gender significantly determined the use of these financial products. It was also discovered that various challenges faced by farmers for financial inclusion, such as high interest rates and poor internet services hamper on market participation ability of the farmers. The study therefore recommends that financial institution should revise their interest rate to help accommodate a diverse range of rice farmers.
World Voice Day 2024: Resonate, Educate, Celebrate!
Authors: Allan Diana
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The theme of World Voice Day 2024 is “Resonate, Educate, Celebrate!” NATS members are urged to celebrate the transformative power of singing through concerts and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of singing and advocate for vocal diversity on Tuesday, April 16. Performers and teachers can broaden repertoire choices, incorporating varied musical traditions, new, and underrepresented voices, and suggests a “Giving Tuesday.” In preparation for NATS’ 80th anniversary and the upcoming NATS National Conference, NATS announces its partnership with the non-profit organization SocialOffset.