bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Authors: Bhat Sagar S. , Revankar Ameet V. , Basavaraddi Shrinivas M.
Published: February 2024

A sequence of unexplained pneumonia cases was reported in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. After several analyses, in January 2020, the World Health Organization temporarily named this new virus as the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). It is found that 2019-nCoV is abundantly present in nasopharyngeal and salivary secretions of affected patients and it is found to be transmitted through the saliva and the feco–oral routes since its spread is through potential person-to-person transmission route which is predominantly thought to be respiratory droplet/contact in nature. Dental surgeons are at tremendous risk of 2019-nCoV infection due to the face-to-face communication and the exposure to aerosols, saliva, blood, and other body fluids and the handling of sharp instruments and also may encounter patients with suspected or confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and will have to act diligently not only to provide care but also at the same time prevent nosocomial spread of infection. The significance of this review is that oral health providers must be aware and be prepared to tackle any imminent infectious diseases like the present coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, which can be life threatening to susceptible patients. This review provides a brief outline of the epidemiology, symptoms, mode of transmission, specific recommendations for dental practice that are suggested for patient screening, infection control strategies to block the person-to-person transmission routes in dental clinics and hospitals, and patient management protocol since there are certain chances of encountering oral emergencies such as acute pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, abscess, dental trauma, children's oral emergencies, and oro-maxillofacial infections during this period.
Oral health status and treatment needs in primary school children of Kochi
Authors: Dempsy Chengappa M. M. , Kannan Akshai , Koul Rahul
Published: February 2024

Background:

Oral health has a multifaceted nature as it encompasses a person's ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort, and disease of the craniofacial complex. Oral health paves way for good general health and essential well-being.

Aim:

The present study was undertaken to determine the oral health status and treatment needs of school-going children aged 6–10 years of attending government schools in Kochi, Kerala, India.

Materials and Methods:

The present study was a cross-sectional study that included screening for dental caries, enamel fluorosis, dental trauma, malocclusion, and treatment needs of 533 primary government school-going children of Willingdon Island, Kochi. Children were assessed as per the World Health Organization Oral Health Assessment Form for Children given in the year 2013. A stratified random sampling method was followed. The means and percentages were calculated, and comparison was done using ANOVA, Chi-square test, and Student's t-test to find the difference in proportion. All values were considered statistically significant at P < 0.05.

Results:

The dentition status of the surveyed children revealed a prevalence of dental caries in the study was found to be 50.09% (267). A significant difference was observed between different class students concerning mean DMFT scores (F = 8.5660, P < 0.05). The survey also revealed that the prevalence of enamel fluorosis, traumatic dental injuries, and malocclusion was found to be 3.38%, 1.69%, and 2.63%, respectively. Treatment needs status among students revealed that 85 students needed a preventive or routine treatment and a minimum of two students needed immediate (urgent) treatment who were referred to a dental hospital and 9.76% of students needed Orthodontic intervention.

Conclusion:

The high prevalence rate shows that further follow-up and awareness among the teachers, parents, and students regarding dental caries, oral health, and dental hygiene is needed. Further, studies of similar nature on a larger sample are required to correlate the prevalence of dental caries in the target population with other socio-behavioral factors.
Investigation of shear bond strength of different adhesive agents to demineralized enamel with or without resin ınfiltration
Authors: Bilgic Rabia , Yapar Merve Iscan , Celik Neslihan , Akgul Nilgun
Published: February 2024

Objectives:

This study aimed to investigate the bond strength of adhesive agents to enamel surfaces with and without resin infiltration.

Materials and Methods:

The crowns and roots of 198 human incisors were separated from each other and placed in an acrylic mold. The teeth were ground until the guide grooves created with the slotted bur disappeared. Then, it was thrown into the demineralization solution and artificial caries lesions were created. Teeth were randomly divided into two main groups, and each main group was divided into five subgroups. And also the control group was determined. The materials and composite were applied to demineralized enamel. For the shear bond analysis, a universal testing machine was used. Statistical analysis of the data was evaluated by one-way ANOVA test and independent t-test.

Results:

The result showed that there was no statistical difference between no resin infiltrant adhesive bonding agent groups (P < 0.05) and no difference between resin-treated groups and untreated groups of each bonding agent (P < 0.05). Furthermore, there is no difference between resin infiltrant pretreated adhesive bonding agent groups (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The use of different adhesive systems during restorative procedures after resin infiltration did not affect the shear bond strength.
Incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and causes of maternal deaths due to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A Restrospective cohort study
Authors: Kamat Amitha Vijay , Venkatesha K. V. , Manasa B. M.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Maternal mortality is one of the prime health-care level and quality indicators of a country. The causal changing trends of maternal mortality demand a fair and constant revision of facilities provided to new mothers. We need an in-detail analysis of the recent trends and causes and the entire spectrum of it.

Objective:

The objective is to study the incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the causes of maternal deaths due to HDP.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective cohort study was carried out over 3 years. Maternal death and hypertensive disorder of pregnancy were defined as per standard guidelines. The obstetric and demographic variables were recorded. The risk ratio with its 95% confidence interval was calculated.

Results:

The incidence of HDP was 33.8% in a total of 29,125 deliveries that took place in 3-year period. Total maternal deaths were 222 (0.76%), and among these, 78 cases (35.1%) had HDP. HDP had a significant effect on intrauterine deaths and hospital stays. The most common form of HDP was preeclampsia in 57.7%. The most common complication that occurred in HDP maternal deaths was pulmonary edema in 21.5% of the cases.

Conclusion:

The incidence of HDP was high in the present study center. The deaths due to HDP are also high owing to the maximum number of patients being referred from other places in late stages. Regular antenatal care, educating the society, early diagnosis of risk factors, and early referral forms are the important factors to be considered to prevent maternal death.
An unusual finding of pneumothorax in Kartagener’s syndrome: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Rudraraju Vasavi Sri Dattasena , Rasukatchula Arun Kumar , Auzumeedi Sai Kumar , Batra Sakshi
Published: February 2024

Kartagener's syndrome is a subdivision of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)/immotile-cilia syndrome that includes situs inversus, bronchiectasis, sinusitis, and infertility. Although the symptoms appear early, it remains undiagnosed for years. We are reporting an unusual presentation of Kartagener's syndrome as pneumothorax, which has seldom been reported. Kartagener's syndrome presenting as pneumothorax is very unlikely and is one of the rare complications associated with Kartagener's syndrome. Early diagnosis is crucial for preliminary counseling of patients about PCD-associated infertility and to prevent respiratory complications.
Bilateral nasolabial flaps for treating oral submucous fibrosis-induced trismus
Authors: Goyal Isha , Gupta Manish , Dhawan Kaffy , Gupta Akanksha
Published: February 2024

Tobacco chewing and its consumption in other various forms are a common practice in India. The result of this is oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) which itself considered a premalignant pathology and causes difficulty in mouth opening with poor quality of life. Various treatment strategies including medicine oral and topical, oral surgeries, physiotherapy, or combination have been suggested in the literature to improve mouth opening. The case presented here was suffering from OSMF and trismus and has undergone surgery including the release of oral fibrous bands and repair of oral defect with bilateral nasolabial flaps.
Effects of delivery method on skin diseases and allergy status: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Metin Zuhal , Durmaz Koray
Published: February 2024

Background:

Recent data support a relationship between gut microbiota and various chronic diseases, with emerging evidence indicating a similar association with skin microbiota.

Objective:

This study aimed to examine the impact of the delivery method on skin microbiota and explore its effects on skin diseases and allergies. Sociodemographic characteristics, which are potential factors impacting skin microbiota, were also considered to investigate this relationship.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 285 pediatric patients. The delivery method, allergy status, age, gender, consanguineous marriage, and parental smoking exposure (PSE) factors were questioned. The present diagnoses of the patients were also recorded. Categorical variables were analyzed using Chi-square analysis.

Results:

An increased risk of infectious skin diseases (ISDs) (viral, bacterial, fungal) and allergies has been observed in cesarean section (CS) (P < 0.001, P = 0.057). The risk of scabies was higher in normal delivery (P = 0.032). There was no significant relationship between the method of delivery and atopic or non-atopic dermatitis. For children born by CS, PSE, and allergies were identified as factors increasing the risk of atopic dermatitis (P = 0.045, P = 0.018). Allergic children born by CS exhibited a lower prevalence of ISD (P = 0.037). In addition, a decrease in ISDs from 21.2% to 10.3% was observed after 3 years of age in normal births (P = 0.139).

Conclusion:

Minimizing sociodemographic risk factors and creating a balanced and healthy microbiota, especially in early life, through personal and environmental measures, will be an important part of the treatment of skin diseases and allergies.
Enhancing the Potential of Machine Learning for Immersive Emotion Recognition in Virtual Environment
Authors: M Abinaya , G Vadivu
Published: February 2024

Emotion recognition is an immense challenge for immersive technology. In order to detect the emotions of the user, we use machine learning methods and techniques to use the potential of the Virtual Environment and to improve the user Experience. Emotion recognition plays an important role in developing realistic and emotionally immersive experiences in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) settings by instantly adjusting interactions, content, and visuals based on the accurate detection and interpretation of users’ emotions. Immersive systems can enhance user experience through various machine learning algorithms and methods used for emotion recognition, which are examined in this article. Upon novel idea, challenges and potential applications of incorporating emotion recognition in immersive virtual environments with Machine Learning (ML) Techniques and the benefits of tailoring powerful immersive experiences with ML methods were highlighted, and also the study discusses potential advancements in identifying the user’s emotion recognition in the future by modeling an Architecture, as well as how the ML techniques were enhanced for virtual environment is discussed.
Energy Management System of Luminosity Controlled Smart City Using IoT
Authors: Sathesh Raaj R , Vijayprasath S , Ashokkumar S R , Anupallavi S , Vijayarajan S M
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: With the escalating rates of urbanization, there is a pressing need for enhanced urban services. The concept of smart cities, leveraging digital technologies, offers a promising solution to elevate urban living. The integration of Internet-of-Things (IoT) in urban infrastructure, particularly on highways, opens avenues for novel services and cross-domain applications through Information and Communication Technologies. However, the efficient functioning of an IoT-enabled smart city necessitates careful energy resource management. OBJECTIVES: Propose a Highway Lighting System (HWLS) integrating IoT technologies to enhance urban services, focusing on significant energy savings and real-time environmental parameter monitoring. METHODS: To achieve the objective of enhancing urban services through the proposed Highway Lighting System (HWLS), the system was designed and implemented by integrating cutting-edge sensors, communication links, and the Blynk IoT app. The deployment involved incorporating IoT technologies for real-time monitoring of air quality, air moisture, and soil moisture, alongside a fault identification system using GSM and GPS modules. RESULTS: The proposed HWLS demonstrates significant energy savings, consuming only 37.6% of the original power consumption. The incorporation of IoT technologies facilitates real-time monitoring of environmental parameters, enabling informed decision-making for urban service optimization. The fault-finding system, utilizing GSM and GPS modules, enhances the reliability of the lighting system. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the Highway Lighting System (HWLS) represents a novel approach to smart city infrastructure, particularly in the context of urban lighting. The integration of IoT technologies not only contributes to energy savings but also enhances the overall efficiency of urban services. The proposed system's ability to monitor environmental parameters and identify faults demonstrates its potential for sustainable urban development and improved quality of life.
Olfactory training in normosmic individuals: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Heian I T , Thorstensen W M , Myklebust T A , Hummel T , Nordgård S , Bratt M , Helvik A S
Published: February 2024

Background: Even if olfactory training (OT) is a well-established treatment for individuals with olfactory dysfunction, the effect on individuals with normosmia remains uncertain. In this randomised controlled trial, we explore how OT with different exposure lengths affect olfactory function in individuals with normosmia. Methodology: Two hundred normosmic individuals were randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups performing OT with different exposure lengths or to a control group. The OT groups did OT twice daily for three months, sniffing four different odours (eucalyptus, lavender, mint, and lemon) for 10 seconds per bottle during either a total of 40 seconds (standard OT) or 4 minutes (extended OT), while the control group did not perform any OT. Olfactory function was assessed using a 48-item Sniffin Sticks test at baseline, after the intervention, and after one year. Results: We found no significant effect of OT in either of the intervention groups on any aspect of olfaction after intervention or at follow-up. There was no association between sex, age, allergic rhinitis, education or olfactory scores at baseline, and changes in olfactory function after OT. The extended OT group performed significantly fewer training sessions compared to those in the standard OT group. Conclusions: OT had a limited effect on olfactory function in individuals with normosmia. Further, the superiority of a more extended OT is not supported by this study, and shorter training sessions seem to improve compliance with OT.
Комбинаторные следствия многих делителей нуля в групповом кольце
Authors: Petrov Fedor Vladimirovich
Published: February 2024

В работе Крута, Льва и Паха и последующей работе Элленберга и Гийсвейта было доказано, что для группы $G=G_0^n$, где $G_0\ne \{1,-1\}^m$ - фиксированная абелева группа и $n$ велико, любое множество $A\subset G$ без 3-прогрессий (т. е. таких троек $x$, $y$, $z$ различных элементов, что $xy=z^2$) содержит не больше чем $|G|^{1-c}$ элементов, где константа $c>0$ зависит только от $G_0$. Если $G$, скажем, - большая циклическая группа, то это неверно. Цель настоящей работы - показать, что алгебраическое свойство группы, отвечающее этому различию, таково: в первом случае групповая алгебра $\mathbb{F}[G]$ над подходящим полем $\mathbb{F}$ содержит подпространство $X$ коразмерности не больше чем $|X|^{1-c}$, для которого $X^3=0$. Мы обсуждаем оценки, которые получаются для абелевых $p$-групп и некоторых матричных $p$-групп: группы Гейзенберга над $\mathbb{F}_p$ и унитреугольной группы над $\mathbb{F}_p$. Также мы показываем, как этот метод позволяет обобщить результаты о мультипликативных $k$-сочетаниях и о покрытии произведения множеств произведениями меньших множеств.
Wh-questions in Japanese: Challenges for Vietnamese L2 learners
Authors: Phan Trang , Vu Giang
Published: February 2024

The study explored how Vietnamese learners of Japanese handle structural differences in wh-questions. Despite both being wh-in-situ languages, the divergent word order poses challenges for Vietnamese learners. The research involved 65 high school students with 2.5 to 13 years of Japanese learning. Survey results showed a positive correlation between Japanese proficiency and performance. Students were more accurate when Japanese wh-questions mirrored Vietnamese word order, especially in ‘why’ and ‘when’ questions. Difficulties arose when structures differed. Advanced learners could acquire L2 wh-questions with parametric values distinct from L1, but native-like interpretations in Japanese remained challenging. The study advocates for explicit classroom instruction on Japanese wh-question word order, particularly with scrambled sentences, to enhance accuracy and improve overall teaching effectiveness.
Effect of Nurse-Led PMTCT Health Education on HIV Disclosure among HIV-Positive Women in Mombasa County: A quasi-experimental study
Authors: Cheptoek Muhamud Chemowo , Karanja Simon , Kibiti Cromuel , Udu Rahma
Published: February 2024

Background: This study investigated the impact of nurse-led PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-toChild Transmission) health education on enhancing HIV status disclosure among HIVpositive women in Mombasa County, Kenya. HIV status disclosure is crucial for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission and the overall well-being of affected individuals and their families.

Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed, with participants divided into an intervention group of 107 receiving nurse-led PMTCT health education and a control group of 107 receiving standard care. Demographic information, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HIV status disclosure were collected at baseline and post-intervention phases. Descriptive statistics were computed and a chi-square test was used to compare the level of self-disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners across the groups. Difference in differences (DID) analysis was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Results: The study initially found that at baseline, 60.4% of HIV-positive women in the control group did not disclose their status to sexual partners, compared to 55.4% in the intervention group. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups at this stage. In the end-line survey, the control group had 64% non-disclosure, while the intervention group showed a significant improvement, with only 20% not disclosing. Chi-square analysis revealed a substantial difference (p < 0.001) in disclosure rates between the intervention and control groups. Additionally, a Difference-in-Differences (DID) analysis indicated a significant improvement in self-disclosure (23.1% net intervention effect, p < 0.0001). Overall, the nurse-led health education intervention notably increased HIV status disclosure among HIV-positive women in selected Mombasa County health facilities.

Conclusion: Nurse-led PMTCT education enhances HIV disclosure in Mombasa County, improving PMTCT outcomes and curbing mother-to-child transmission. Tailored interventions are vital in addressing HIV challenges in diverse contexts.
Effects of Moderate Acute Malnutrition Treatment and HIV-Exposure on Body Composition among Children Under Five Years in SubSaharan Africa: A systematic review
Authors: Tarkwen Pauline , Konyole Silvenus , Bukania Zipporah , Oiye Shadrack
Published: February 2024

Background: Malnutrition poses a global threat to Childhood growth and survival. Coupled with HIV exposure and infection, under-nutrition risk is greatly increased. Infection with HIV results in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome which increases the body’s nutrient requirements and may significantly affect the body composition parameters. This study aimed to review data from published articles to identify the changes in body composition among children under five in sub-Saharan Africa as a result of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and HIV exposure

Materials And Methods: We conducted a systematic review of published articles on body composition, moderate acute malnutrition treatment and HIV exposure among children under five years. Data was searched from PubMed, Ovid-MedLine, Google Scholar, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and EMBASE. The review was done as per Cochrane reviews and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses guidelines (PRISMA). The articles were then screened for suitability of inclusion and analysis.

Results: A total of 1,505 records were identified; 520 articles from PubMed, 535 from Medline and 430 from EMBASE. On the first screening step, 755 duplicate records were removed. Screening the articles by abstract and title led to the elimination of 717 records. Further, 88 records were excluded due to a lack of full-text articles, not related to the topic, no prospective studies and the wrong age group (above five years). We finally ended up with 9 articles that were included for review.

Conclusions: There is an interrelationship between MAM treatment, HIV Exposure and body composition. Treatment of MAM using standard ready-to-use supplemental foods and locally produced specialized nutritious formulas improves the body composition parameters of children under five years. HIV-exposed infected children exhibit poorer body composition parameters than HIV-exposed uninfected and HIV-unexposed uninfected children.
Fertility assessment of soils under different land use in Oguta, Nigeria
Authors: Nwawuike I. M.
Published: February 2024

Soil fertility assessment is essential for effective land management practices. This study was carried out to investigate the impact of three land use types Cassava farm (CF), Oil palm plantation (OPP) and Rubber plantation (RP) on soil properties in Oguta area of Imo State, Nigeria. Randomized sampling technique was implored in the collection of nine soil samples from each of the different land use within a depth of 15cm. Samples obtained from each land use were homogenized to form three composite samples per land use. The data generated from laboratory analysiswere subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA). Sand particles had a mean of 82.7 %, 66.7 % and 76.0 % for soils under CF, OPP and RP respectively. The mean values of silt and clay particles were 8.3 % and 9.0 %; 21.0 % and 12.3 %; 13.0 % and 11.0 % in CF, OPP and RP respectively. The other soil chemical properties did not differ significantly with the exception of pH and exchangeable K. The pH (H2O) had mean of 6.43, 6.17 and 5.73 of soils under CF, OPP and RP respectively while exchangeable K had mean of 0.38 Cmol/kg for CF, 1.71 Cmol/kg for OPP and 0.61 Cmol/kg for RP. Despite not showing significant difference, OPP and RP have more soil quality attributes than CF. However, the result from this study pointed that land use influence soil properties at various rates. Hence, use of good soil management practices is required to improve the soil quality attributes.
Bacteriological assessment of kunu-zaki sold in selected communities in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Echeonwu U.T. , Eruteya O.C.
Published: February 2024

Kunu-zaki is a fermented beverage sold in Nigeria; often prepared under unsafe conditions, predisposing it to pathogen contaminations. The bacteria associated with Kunu-zaki sold in the different area of Port Harcourt and an antibiogram of the pathogens was determined using standard methods involving nutrient agar, Salmonella-Shigella agar, Thiosulphate citrate bile salt sucrose agar, MacConkey agar, Mannitol salt agar, Eosin-Methylene blue agar and Mueller Hinton agar. The counts for kunu-zaki obtained from Choba, Mile 1, Rumuodara and Rumuokoro ranged from 2.87±0.11 to 5.39±0.19, 4.50±0.27 to 5.46±0.38, 4.02±0.54 to 5.96±0.27 and 4.24±1.13 to 5.94±0.22 log10cfu/ml, respectively. The confirmation of the isolates as: Staphylococcus spp. (27%), Lactobacillus spp. (20%), Streptococcus spp. (17%), Bacillus spp. (17%), E. coli (10%), and Shigella at (10%) was based on cultural and biochemical characteristics. The Gram-negative bacteria were 100% susceptible to pefloxacin, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin and tarivid while the Gram-positive bacteria isolates showed varying resistance to the antibiotics with Staphylococcus being the most susceptible. The occurrence of the antibiotic resistance isolates possess danger for potential consumers, hence the need to improve the production process.
Comparative epidemiology and outcomes among trauma patients transported by private and formal pre-hospital care modes in Kigali, Rwanda
Authors: Nzabandora J. P. , Bilal S. , Jing L. , Henry M. B. , Beeman A. , Mbanjumucyo G. , Rosenberg N. , Nyinawankusi J. D. A. , Sharma V. , Ndebwanimana V. , Muaragizi J. , Odoom E. , Aluisio A. R.
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION: The burden of injuries is high in low- and middle-income countries where pre-hospital systems are being developed to improve acute injury care. This study compares the characteristics and outcomes between trauma patients transported by formal emergency medical services (EMS) and by private transport to the emergency department (ED) of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (CHUK) in Rwanda.

METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed a random sample of trauma patients presenting between 1 August 2015 and 30 July 2016. Descriptive analyses were performed, and differences in outcomes were assessed based on transport modalities via Pearson Chi-Squared or Fisher’s Exact tests.

RESULTS: Of the 556 trauma patients analyzed, 87.1% were transported by private transport and the remainder by EMS. The median inpatient length of stay for private transport patients was 7 days (IQR:3-16 days), compared to 9.5 days for EMS patients (IQR:4-18 days) (p=0.301). More EMS-transported patients died in the ED (p=0.005), and more were admitted to the hospital. There was a higher mortality rate among patients admitted to the hospital who arrived by private transport, but the difference was not statistically significant.

CONCLUSION: The higher ED death rate among EMS-transported patients and the higher in-hospital death rate among private transport patients suggest that major differences in the two groups may or may not be related to how trauma patients are brought to the ED.
The very first collecting society for games
Authors: Hentsch Christian-Henner
Published: February 2024

In May 2023, game – The German Games Industry Association – founded the world’s first collecting society for games, the VHG – Verwertungsgesellschaft für die Hersteller von Games. The purpose of this collecting society is to assert the remuneration claims of the producers of games in Germany for legally permitted private copying. In Germany, as in many other continental European countries, there is – unlike fair use in common law – an appropriate remuneration for the limitation of the rights of authors and ancillary copyrights for private copies. These remuneration claims can only be asserted by a collecting society, which means that neither a publisher or developer nor any author itself could assert such claims. There are various legally permitted copies of games made in everyday life, for example, in the form of Let’s Plays, walkthroughs, highlights, role plays, Shadow Plays, recordings for support, in esports broadcasts, or also in the form of screenshots taken by millions of users. Copies of the game itself and installations are not covered by the copyright exceptions, because the law does not provide legal permission in the case of software or if technical copy protection measures (TPMs) are in place. The relevant remuneration claims focus on capturing, filming, or photographing the audiovisual components of the games (on screen). The remuneration is already paid by the manufacturers and importers of devices and storage media with which the reproductions are made. The payments are collected by the Central Organisation for Private Copying Rights and distributed to all rightsholders whose content is privately copied. Since the administration of remuneration claims is subject to a collecting society, a new collecting society for games had to be founded for the games industry to participate in the private copying remuneration.
Yellow card to video game companies: An analysis of the infringement of football player’s image rights in Brazil
Authors: Martins Larissa Ferreira
Published: February 2024

The huge importance of video games and football in Brazil led to a discussion about the commercial use of players’ images in well-known games, which consequently ended up in the filing of several lawsuits seeking compensation for moral damages. This impacts the investment of video game publishers in Brazil and requires solutions to their presence in the market, resulting in a discussion about next steps and how to deal with the subject of protecting individuals’ rights and contractual freedom equally. This analysis is based on the dissection of the decision in the Incident of Resolution of Repetitive Claims and its developments in the Superior Court of Justice, which will decide the future of the matter in Brazil. The resulting answers involve how to properly obtain the authorization of the players, and how to deal with the agreements chain and red flags that appear along the way, with an approach that foments development but also complies with the regulations of the largest country in Latin America. Therefore, the implications of this decision in this specific national market can impact how publishers invest, decide to act, and invest in Brazil, starting as a legal matter but going forward to affect the whole industry.
Architektura cerkiewna na Ukrainie 1991–2022
Authors: Janocha Michał
Published: February 2024

Orthodox Church Architecture in Ukraine 1991–2022

After the fall of the USSR, there was a real explosion of religious construction in Ukraine. The review article presents fourteen out of nearly a thousand churches built in Ukraine in the thirty years from regaining independence until the Russian aggression (1991–2022). The selection criterion is the category of representativeness, both in terms of quality, formal, regional and denominational aspects (Uniate and Orthodox temples of the Ukrainian Church and the Church of the Moscow Patriarchate). Despite all their diversity, they have in common a certain canonicity in their approach to architectural matter. It is essentially based on the Byzantine model of a cross-dome temple, adopted in Kievan Rus. The selected examples reflect wide spectrum of forms between traditionalism and modernism, ukrainism and rusophilism, regionalism and universalism. Behind each choice there is a specific historical and cultural, but also political, message. Contemporary Ukrainian Orthodox churches are a new incarnation, even a manifestation, of architecture parlante.
Sharenting jako jedno z niebezpieczeństw dla dzieci
Authors: Gadamska-Kyrcz Magdalena
Published: February 2024

Sharenting as one of the dangers for children

There are many photos of children in the virtual space. Some of the photos are from professional studio sessions, while others show, for example, everyday events captured with a camera or smartphone. Many such photos are posted by parents. This article characterizes sharenting, which refers to the online publication of material depicting children by their parents. Selected research results on the issue in question, the dangers to children that can result from sharenting, and some kind of recommendations that parents can use are presented.
Management of innovation potential of telecommunication enterprises in conditions of economic instability
Authors: Yevtushenko Natalia , Ryazantsev Ruslan
Published: February 2024

Within the framework of this article, an analysis of economic entities of different sizes on the Ukrainian market in conditions of economic instability was carried out, taking into account their innovative activity. The peculiarities of the functioning of enterprises in the field of telecommunications in conditions of economic instability have been determined, and the conceptual bases of their management within the framework of the components of the management system by levels and the support system have been substantiated. On this basis, a mechanism for managing the innovative potential of telecommunications enterprises was developed and its components were described. It is proven that the formation and implementation of the mechanism for managing the innovative potential of communication enterprises within the framework of the proposed management system will affect their activities in accordance with the development goals and the chosen strategy. This will allow the management of telecommunications enterprises to ensure the effectiveness of management decisions, to increase competitive advantages based on innovation and increase their competitive position in conditions of economic instability.
DAMAI Model as a Prototype of Religious Moderation
Authors: Labobar Kresbinol
Published: February 2024

The first principle of Pancasila states that Indonesia as a nation that believes in God Almighty. Although Indonesia is officially secular, it is a diverse nation in terms of culture and religion. This diversity presents the possibility of disputes arising from religious matters in different areas. This article emphasizes how elements like the politicization of religion, exclusivism, and identity politics may lead to religious insecurity. The use of the DAMAI paradigm (Dialogue, Adaptation, Mediation, Accommodation, Integration) to build religious moderation in the context of Christian theological education in Papua is also covered in this article. Descriptive qualitative research methodology is employed in this study. Forty participants—representing staff, instructors, and students—were interviewed, and observations were made in order to gather data. The study’s findings demonstrate the high degree of DAMAI model application at Sentani State Protestant Christian College (STAKPN Sentani), with scores ranging from 80% to 99% for indicators including Communication, Justice, Love, Security, and Innovation. The DAMAI paradigm is presented in this article to foster inclusive and peaceful religious moderation in Papua while shedding light on the challenges related to religious moderation in Christian theological education settings.
ON DEPENDENCE OF EFFECCTIVE SEPARATION FACTOR ON DEGREE OF DISTILLATION
Authors: Kravchenko A.I.
Published: February 2024

By using the example of the experimental data of the distillation of Pb-Sb (with Pb as the base) it is shown that the efficiency of distillation purification can be determined not only by the dependence of the effective separation factor on the degree of distillation, in the known distillation equation, but also by two others parameters: the equilibrium separation factor and the Peclet number.
Program Peningkatan Performa Endurance Melalui Latihan Intensitas Zona 4 Atlet Bolabasket
Authors: Muhammad Wahyono  , Shandy Pieter Pelamonia  , Ismawandi Bripandika Putra  , Febriyan Dwi Cahyono
Published: February 2024

Kondisi fisik merupakan salah satu upaya pencapaian prestasi. Kondisi fisik memiliki banyak komponen berdasarkan kebutuhan gerak seperti : Kekuatan, Daya Tahan, Kecepatan, Koordinasi serta Fleksibilitas. Berdasarkan hasil observasi peneliti pada awal TC (training center) kondisi fisik atlet masih dianggap kurang untuk dapat bersaing dengan daerah lain terutama dalam unsur daya tahan. Terlihat jelas ketika diadakan latih tanding, hampir semua atlet terlihat kelelahan pada quarter 3 dan 4. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan kemampuan daya tahan anaerobik (anaerobic thershold ) melalui latihan intensitas zona 4 atlet bolabasket putra kota Kediri. Metode penelitian kuantitatif yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian Pre-Eksperimental The One Group Pretest-Post-test Design . Data signifikansi dari hasil analisis yang didapatkan oleh variabel yang diujikan yaitu kemampuan biomotor daya tahan adalah 0,034 atau Sig. < 0,05. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari latihan intensitas zona 4 yang diberikan terhadap peningkatan kemampuan daya tahan.
Sistem Informasi Pemesanan Jasa Fotografer Berbasis Web Pada Studio Fotograferku
Authors: Indra Astutik Ika Ratna , Wignya Radhitya Yudhistira
Published: February 2024

Studio Fotograferku is a company engaged in photography services. In the current digital era, the need for photography services continues to increase along with the growth of the creative industry and social media. However, the process of finding and ordering photographers often takes a long time and is less efficient. Seeing this potential, we developed a web-based photographer ordering information system. This system aims to make it easier for customers to search, compare, and order photographer services according to their needs and preferences. This system provides a photographer search feature based on category, location, price, and portfolio. Custome can view profiles, works and reviews of available photographers. In addition, this system is equipped with a calendar feature that allows customers to see the availability of dates from photographers and place orders directly through the platform. To increase user trust, the system is also equipped with a rating and review system that can assist customers in making decisions. From the photographer's perspective, they can register themselves, manage their profile, upload their portfolio, and schedule their activities. This system is also equipped with a notification feature to inform photographers about new orders or changes to existing orders. This web-based photographer ordering information system is expected to be a bridge between photographers and customers, increase efficiency in the ordering process, and expand market reach for photographers.
Design of WEB Based Information System for Correspondence and Community Complaint Services [Perancangan Sistem Informasi Layanan Surat Menyurat dan Pengaduan Masyarakat Berbasis WEB]
Authors: Dwi Cahyono Qitfirul , Eviyanti Ade , Intan Mauliana Metatia , Findawati Yulian
Published: February 2024

Public services are very important for the government to see how much success it has in carrying out services to the community. Correspondence is very important in a village government, because it is a separate necessity for the community in managing files and also complaints which are activities that can help in realizing prosperity in a village. In this study the authors developed an information system to assist the community in managing letters to the government and making complaints so that the community does not need to come to the village government office. The author uses the CodeIgniter framework, the PHP programming language and the MySQL database in designing a correspondence information system. To carry out work on this article using the waterfall method because this method has structured stages in the design of this information system. This method begins with a needs analysis, system design, implementation, testing, maintenance.The result obtained in the user acceptance test get a total percentage of 73%.
YAG Laser Capsulotomy Complication
Authors:   Birmingham Midlands Eye Centre, Dudley Rd, Birmingham B18 7QH, Thaker Riddhi , Shalaby Bardan Ahmed ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt  & Leeds teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust, England & Leeds University, England, Al-Baioumy Bassma ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt, Souka Ahmed AR ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Egypt
Published: February 2024

A 41-year-old presented with unilateral painful eye, with reduced vision since a YAG laser procedure. This was carried out by a local ophthalmologist when she presented with hazy vision in the right eye and gave a previous history of lens implantation.
Feasibility of the Core-Plasma Partnership in the Perspective of Sugarcane Farmers in Pekat District, Dompu Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Yakin Addinul , Wahyuni Sri
Published: February 2024

With the increasing demand for national sugar, the expansion of sugarcane cultivation areas outside Java has been carried out through the development of the Inti-Plasma partnership between PT Sukses Mantap Sejahtera (SMS) and vicinity farmers in Pekat District of Dompu Regency. The study was conducted to identify the feasibility of this sugarcane partnership from the perspective of farmers in terms of financial feasibility. This research was conducted in Pekat Subdistrict, Dompu Regency, where PT SMS is located. Two villages of Sorinomo Village and Bringin Jaya Village were chosen by using purposive sampling, considering the highest number of farmers and area of sugarcane farms. Then, the number of respondents from two villages was determined by Slovin’s formula based on the partner sugarcane farmer population in the two villages. The number of respondents was 51 farmers who were proportionally randomly selected, comprising 27 farmers in Sorinomo Village and 24 in Beringin Sila Village. The results showed that this partnership is worth continuing because it provides high profits to sugarcane farmers. The partnership has been going very well and is very likely to continue. However, farmers still face some problems with late payments, damaged/dead seeds, pests and diseases, destructive animals, lack of counseling, and labor shortages during harvesting.
Patrones de prescripción y efecto de la artroplastía total de cadera sobre el uso de analgésicos, hipnóticos, antidepresivos y ansiolíticos: resultados de una población de pacientes sometidos a artroplastia total de cadera.
Authors: Blagestad Tone , Nordhusa Inger H. , Grønli Janne , Engesæter Lars B. , Ruths Sabine , Ranhoff Anette H. , Bjorvatng Bjørn , Pallesenl Stale
Published: February 2024

La artroplastia total de cadera (ATC) ha demostrado que reduce el dolor y mejora la función. Además, se sugiere que la ATC mejora el sueño y alivia los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. Los pacientes con dolor crónico son usuarios frecuentes de drogas analgésicas y psicotrópicas, con su consecuente riesgo de efectos adversos. El impacto de la ATC en dicho uso de drogas no ha sido investigado exhaustivamente. Basado en información ensamblada proveniente de la Base de datos de Prescripción Noruega y del Registro Noruego de Artroplastia, este estudio procura investigar medicamentos prescriptos en una población completa (N539,688) sometida a ATC de 2005 a 2011. Se calcularon las tasas de usuarios y el volumen de fármaco prescripto de analgésicos (antiinflamatorios no esteroideos –AINES-, opioides y no opioides) y psicotrópicos (hipnóticos, ansiolíticos y antidepresivos) por 4 trimestres antes y 4 trimestres luego de la cirugía. Hemos analizado las tendencias de prescripción preoperatoria (T1 vs T4), prescripción postoperatoria (T4 vs T5) y efecto a largo plazo de la cirugía (T4 vs T8). Antes de la cirugía, el uso de todos los grupos de drogas se incrementó de T1 a T4. El uso de opioides, no opioides e hipnóticos se incrementó dramáticamente de T4 a T5. La cirugía redujo a largo plazo (T4 vs T8) las prescripciones de analgésicos, hipnóticos y ansiolíticos, pero no redujo la de antidepresivos. En general, los resultados presentes extienden los efectos positivos de la ATC para incluir la reducción en la dependencia a la medicación para aliviar los síntomas.
New records of the Bulgarian endemic species Pilemia serriventris Holzschuh, 1984 (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae)
Authors: Gradinarov Denis , Petrova Yana
Published: February 2024

Bulgarian endemic species Pilemia serriventris (Holzschuh, 1984) is reported for the first time with exact data from several localities, including its type locality near Harmanli. The species is distributed in SE Bulgaria along river valleys from the Aegean and the Black Sea drainage basins, inhabiting both riverside and roadside habitats. The host plant of the species appears to be Anchusa procera Besser, and the earlier reports of host plants are doubtful.
Quantification of Vanillin, Ethyl Vanillin and Methyl Vanillin Among Thai Rice Cultivars by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Burakorn Jiraporn , Pinthong Pran , Sampantharak Yuttapoom , Aimkaew Montakan , Srithai Kamonchanok
Published: February 2024

A method was developed and validated for vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and methyl vanillin determination in Thai rice cultivars by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) under the selected reaction monitoring mode. In rice samples, the limit of detection was 13.3, 11.2 and 5.0 mg/kg for vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and methyl vanillin. A high correlation coefficient was obtained (R2 = 0.9999, 0.9999 and 0.9998) within the linear range (0 - 300 mg/L) in the MS method. The recoveries ranging from 90.63 % ± 6.25 to 108.7 % ± 2.35 were obtained in different spiking concentrations. The average RSD% of intra-day for vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and methyl vanillin was 6.90, 5.13 and 2.16 %, and the inter-day were 6.72, 5.30 and 5.64 %, respectively. The developed method was applied to 24 commercial rice samples. Vanillin, were found in 24 samples ranging from 95.2 to 773.2 mg/kg. However, ethyl vanillin and methyl vanillin were not detected under LOD. The developed UPLC-MS/MS method for vanillin, ethyl vanillin and methyl vanillin determination include the merits of simple preparation steps and high sensitivity. 
HIGHLIGHTS

Method development for analyzing vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and methyl vanillin in rice grain by UPLC-MS/MS.
High accuracy and precision method for determining vanillin and its derivatives.
Quantitative analysis of vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and methyl vanillin in Thai rice cultivars.

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