bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Consumers' Awareness and Proposed Measures Against the Prevalence of Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Countries
Authors: Onuh Gideon , Hinga Simon Karanja , Nyamweya Boniface Makori , Aderemi Atayero A.
Published: November 2021

Background: Counterfeit drugs have been reported as the primary cause of increased morbidity and drug resistance in developing countries. However, consumers' awareness of the prevalence of fake drugs in developing countries remains unknown.Objectives: To assess consumers' awareness and the principal contributors of counterfeit drugs, propose measures to curb this menace in developing countries.Method: Data were collected using a questionnaire with 24 questions bordering on consumer awareness and measures taken by health professionals in combating the prevalence of counterfeit drugs. All the questions were fully completed by participants and submitted online. The data were analyzed using both deductive and inductive approaches. Results: It was observed that the level of awareness of counterfeit drugs among consumers varies across different countries. A high level of awareness was reported in countries with improved technology for combating substandard drugs, comparable to countries with lesser technology. The results show that pharmacy retailers and pharmaceutical industries are the major contributors to the prevalence of counterfeit medicines in developing countries. It was observed that consumers are exploring brand awareness and the physical appearance of drugs in the fight against counterfeit drugs.Conclusion: This study assessed consumers' awareness of counterfeit drugs in selected developing countries and proposed measures that the government can implement in the fight against counterfeit drugs. These measures and findings may be appropriate in designing awareness programs and developing a framework for monitoring pharmaceutical production companies and supply chains.
Pré-natal odontológico: bases científicas para o tratamento odontológico durante a gravidez
Authors: Pereira Priscilla Ramos , Assao Agnes , Procópio Andréa Lemos Falcão , Souza Juliana Moura Storniolo de , Giacomini Marina Ciccone , Gonçalves Priscilla Santana Pinto , Foratori-Junior Gerson Aparecido
Published: November 2021

Ainda existem muitos tabus na sociedade sobre o acompanhamento odontológico durante a gestação e que, somado ao desconhecimento por parte dos profissionais, dificultam a difusão do conceito de pré-natal odontológico. O objetivo deste estudo foi sintetizar as principais evidências acerca do manejo da mulher durante a gestação, apontando as principais condutas que os profissionais devem adotar no estabelecimento de um protocolo holístico de pré-natal odontológico. No período de outubro/2020 a março/2021, as seguintes bases de dados foram acessadas: EMBASE, SCOPUS, MEDLINE (Entrez PubMed), Web of Science, BVS/LILACS, Cochrane Library e SCIELO. Foram incluídos estudos publicados entre janeiro/2000 a março/2021 em espanhol, inglês e português. O atendimento odontológico durante a gravidez é seguro e recomendado e os protocolos odontológicos preventivos devem ser adotados à todas as gestantes. Os procedimentos odontológicos clínicos podem ser realizados durante toda a gestação quando necessários, desde que existam justificativas plausíveis. Os profissionais devem realizar a anamnese e o exame clínico de maneira minuciosa a fim de evitar a exposição desnecessária das pacientes aos exames radiográficos e ao sobretratamento. É de suma importância que os cirurgiões-dentistas conheçam as indicações e contraindicações da radiografia odontológica, terapia medicamentosa e uso de anestésicos locais na gravidez, a fim de atuar com segurança, garantindo saúde para as mulheres e seus filhos.
A theoretical comparison upon the use of UML or BPMN in the modeling of logistic processes and the management of logistical operations
Authors: F. I. Munteanu
Published: November 2021

Although the use of UML and BPMN is widely spread among many domains, it has not yet been analysed which of the two approaches favours the modelling of logistical process. In a world in which all actions have become more constricted by the time factor and everything needs to arrive “just in time”, a successful logistical model can influence the success or the failure of many projects that are linked to logistical services. As such, it is important to compare the best possible tools that favour the correct and efficient modelling of logistical businesses and approaches. The article will shortly try to present an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using either UML ( Unified Modelling Language) or BPMN ( Business Process Modelling Notation) in modelling the logistical process. In comparing these two languages, the article will analyse some characteristics that can be applied to make the logistical models more efficient, structured and most important applicable. It is highly advisable, when choosing one of the two languages to have a clear choice from the start in order to not switch back to the other language during the modelling process or even in the implementation phase, upon realising that there some features that are not favorable for this domain-specific modelling.
Generation Y women in maritime and leadership
Authors: P. Ozdemir
Published: November 2021

Hopes, expectations and ambitions of people change in the course of time. People from different eras have different characteristics from those of the previous ones that are previous generations. These characteristics are reflected in the leadership behaviours they prefer and expect from the people they work with. In our age, people forming the workforce are generally from Generation X and Generation Y, which are different from each other. In this study, the aim is to compare the general leadership expectations of these two generations in maritime sector and discuss which style(s) best suit Generation Y maritime women, who will be in majority in the workplaces in the near future. To do this, we used some of the statements from the survey which is originally prepared for MENTORESS Project. We compare the responses given by women belonging to Generation X and Generation Y and discuss which leadership styles are better for Generation Y. In the end, it is found that two leadership styles, democratic and participative, seem to suit better to Generation Y women in maritime.
Nephrogenesis, Renal Function, and Biomarkers in Preterm Newborns
Authors: Corrêa Luísa Petri , Gatto Felipe Rodrigues , Bressani Guilherme Yanq Sen , Lanza Katharina , Simões e Silva Ana Cristina
Published: November 2021

Background:

The survival of premature newborns increased in the last decades
due to advances in neonatal care. The physiology of this group is still under investigation,
once the incomplete organogenesis entails functional particularities that are not yet clarified
by current clinical knowledge. The immature kidneys are especially susceptible to
acute injury with potential long-term impacts. Current diagnostic parameters of acute kidney
injury are limited among the preterm population. The commonly used serum creatinine
protein constitutes a poor biomarker to predict early lesions as it is susceptible to
several factors, including muscle mass and gestational age.

Objective:

The present review explores the evidence on nephrogenesis, renal function,
and acute kidney injury in neonatology, as well as studies on renal function biomarkers
and their potential application for diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis in preterm newborns.

Results:

Premature newborns reach full-term gestational age with reduced number and
quality of nephrons. Consequently, the glomerular filtration rate and tubular function become
impaired and are proportional to the gestational age. Despite having a high incidence
among the pediatric population, acute kidney injury is still underdiagnosed and
poorly managed due to the absence of proper, sensible, and non-invasive biomarkers. Although
cystatin C, NGAL, and KIM-1, are promising urinary markers, current literature
remains inconsistent.

Conclusion:

Further research is needed to properly identify and standardize sensible and
specific urinary biomarkers to better assess kidney function in preterm newborns.
Clopidogrel-herb Interactions: A Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Assessment
in a Rat Model
Authors: Alkharfy Khalid , Jan Basit , Alotaibi Khalid , Alotaibi Ayedh , Alqahtani Saeed , Raish Mohammad , Ahmad Ajaz
Published: November 2021

Background:

Herbs usually contain a mixture of biologically active constituents, which can interact with
numerous prescribed drugs and alter their safety profiles.

Objective:

The current investigation was aimed to evaluate the effect of commonly used herbal products, including
black seed (Nigella sativa), garden cress (Lepidium sativum), and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), on the
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of clopidogrel using a Wistar rat model.

Methods:

A GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of several phytoconstitutents (polyphenols) in the extracts of the
black seed, garden cress, and fenugreek. These polyphenols have the potential to interfere with the clopidogrel effect.
Plasma concentrations of clopidogrel were measured at different time points in the absence and presence of the concurrent
use of tested herbal products and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. Bleeding time was measured
in various groups as a measure of the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel.

Results:

Area under the plasma concentration-time curves (AUC0-∞) of clopidogrel were 35.53 ±0.89 μg/ml*h
(p<0.05), 26.01 ±0.90 μg/ml*h (p>0.05) and 32.80 ±2.51 μg/ml*h (p<0.05) in the black seed, garden cress and
fenugreek group, respectively, compared with that of the control group (27.02 ±0.42 μg/ml*h). Treatment with black
seed also caused an increase in clopidogrel Cmax by 31.52% (p<0.05) and with fenugreek by 21.42% (p<0.05); Cmax,
did not changed with garden cress treatment (6.48 ±0.15 μg/ml versus 6.12 ±0.21 μg/ml, p>0.05). The pharmacodynamic
evaluation of the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel in the presence of herbal products treatment showed a significant
prolongation in the bleeding time from a control baseline by ~22-26%, and by added ~8-12% about clopidogrel
therapeutic effect (p<0.05). The concurrent use of black seed, fenugreek, or garden cress can alter the pharmacokinetics
and pharmacodynamics of clopidogrel to varying degrees due to the presence of various bioactive
polyphenols.

Conclusion:

This is probably due to changes in drug disposition and its antiplatelet action. Further confirmation can
determine the clinical relevance of these observations and identify the exact constituents responsible for such activities.
Epicardial Adipocyte-derived TNF-α Modulates Local Inflammation in Patients with Advanced Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Karampetsou Nikoleta , Tzani Aspasia , Doulamis Ilias P. , Bletsa Evanthia , Minia Aggeliki , Pliaka Vaia , Tsolakos Nikos , Oikonomou Evangelos , Tousoulis Dimitris , Kontzoglou Konstantinos , Alexopoulos Leonidas G. , Perrea Despoina N. , Patapis Paulos , Chloroyiannis Ioannis A.
Published: November 2021

Background:

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) surrounds the epicardium and can mediate
harmful effects related to coronary artery disease (CAD).

Objective:

We explored the regional differences between adipose stores surrounding diseased and
non-diseased segments of coronary arteries in patients with advanced CAD.

Methods:

We enrolled 32 patients with known CAD who underwent coronary artery bypass graft
(CABG) surgery. Inflammatory mediators were measured in EAT biopsies collected from a region
of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) with severe stenosis (diseased segment) and without
stenosis (non-diseased segment).

Results :

Mean age was 64.3±11.1 years, and mean EAT thickness was 7.4±1.9 mm. Dyslipidemia
was the most prevalent comorbidity (81% of the patients). Out of a total of 11 cytokines, resistin
(p=0.039), matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) (p=0.020), C-C motif chemokine ligand 5 (CCL-5)
(p=0.021), and follistatin (p=0.038) were significantly increased in the diseased compared with the
non-diseased EAT segments. Indexed tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), defined as the diseased
to non-diseased cytokine levels ratio, was significantly correlated with increased EAT thickness
both in the whole cohort (p=0.043) and in a subpopulation of patients with dyslipidemia (p=0.009).
Treatment with lipid-lowering agents significantly decreased indexed TNF-α levels (p=0.015). No
significant alterations were observed in the circulating levels of these cytokines with respect to
CAD-associated comorbidities.

Conclusion:

Perivascular EAT is a source of cytokine secretion in distinct areas surrounding the
coronary arteries in patients with advanced CAD. Adipocyte-derived TNF-α is a prominent mediator
of local inflammation.
Pediatric Drug-Related Problems in an Indian Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Jahan Qaiser , Pallavi K. , Hamshika R. , Talla Varun , Rao Jupally Venkateshwar , Pattnaik Satyanarayan
Published: November 2021

Background:

Improper drug usages expose patients to drug-related problems (DRPs)
and can be the cause of patient morbidity and even mortality, especially frequent in hospitalized patients
and pediatric groups.

Objective:

The objective of the present study was to identify and assess the drug-related problems
in the pediatric department of tertiary care hospitals.

Methods:

The cross-sectional, observational study was carried out for six months included pediatric
in-patients of age ≤15 years of either gender in pediatric units of tertiary care hospitals of India.
The enrolled pediatric patients were observed for any drug-related problem that were further recorded
and classified using the DRP registration format taken from Cipolle et al. The assessment of
therapy was done by using positional statements from standard organizations and guidelines. Main
outcome measure: Incidences of drug-related problems and their assessment and root cause analysis.

Results:

A total of 970 DRPs were identified in 296 patients, with an overall incidence of 49.3%.
The incidence of DRPs was maximum in the age group of 2-12 years of children (51.2%). Patients
who took six or more drugs were around eight (OR:8.41, 95% CI: 5.22 to 13.55) times more likely
to have DRPs compared to those patients who took less than six drugs. The incidences of DRPs
were more in patients who were hospitalized for ≥ 7 days.

Conclusion:

The present study revealed significantly higher incidences of DRPs in hospitalized pediatric
patients necessitating the involvement of clinical pharmacists in the pediatric department of
tertiary care hospitals.
Indonesian people’s sarcasm culture: an ethnolinguistic research
Authors: Syafruddin Syafruddin , Thaba Aziz , Rahim Abdul Rahman , Munirah Munirah , Syahruddin Syahruddin
Published: November 2021

This research investigates the semantic, pragmatic, and sociolinguistic aspects of the culture of Indonesian sarcasm, especially East Indonesia, namely South Sulawesi with an ethnolinguistic framework. Researchers collect sarcasm utterances and study the semantic aspects. Furthermore, the speech is used in a social experiment to obtain pragmatic data. Social experiments are carried out in two situations, namely the situation of friendship (close) and the situation free (situations not knowing each other). The utterance of sarcasm for Indonesians is a culture for expressing thoughts and feelings towards a particular problem, event, situation, or object (generally human). Indonesians use sarcasm in various emotional situations such as anger, disappointment, regret, even in joking situations. Semantically, Indonesian sarcasm has bad, insulting, or immoral meanings that can intimidate even hurt the feelings of others. So, pragmatically the use of sarcasm can lead to antipathy and even conflict. Self control is required to respond to sarcasm.
analysis of infrastructural support for high-tech development of the domestic economy in the context of neo-industrialization
Authors: Doroshenko Y A , Malykhina I O , Leonova O V , Rudychev A A
Published: November 2021

Nowadays the high-tech sector plays a key role in economic development. The sector of high-tech and knowledge-intensive production is legally considered as a driver for the development of the domestic economy. However, the boundaries of any development are determined by the resource potential, in which the infrastructure component plays an important role. The search for opportunities to maximize the positive effects of investing in high-tech production in conditions of a total shortage of conditionally free financial resources is actualized by the need to implement the neo-industrial concept of economic development as a response to the challenges of the modern world economic system, which confirms the relevance and determines the purpose of this study. The effectiveness of the innovative component of the economic development of the state is predetermined by the quality of the processes of high-tech and science-intensive production in the context of the need to integrate the new industrial basis of the national economy into the system. This problem primarily affects the level of microeconomic systems that form regional economic systems, which, in turn, determine the pace and quality of development of the national economy.
Linguistic means to expose the human rights aspect of citizens’ surveillance
Authors: Danilova Elena S. , Pupynina Elena V. , Drygina Yulia A. , Pugach Vladimir S. , Markelova Oxana V.
Published: November 2021

The paper focuses on English lexemes used in mass media publications about a new security development. The use of artificial intelligence for facial recognition and enhanced surveillance of citizens pose several ethical issues discussed in major broadsheet newspapers. Studies into the evaluation as a cognitive category have been used as the theoretical basis of the research. The contexts revealed lexical units displaying evaluation of surveillance and human rights issues. The lexemes fall within three semantic groups. Negative connotations are connected with personal experience or associations, as well as with human rights breaches, while advantages tend to be described with verbs denoting purpose. The use of AI is a highly controversial issue that deserves cross-disciplinary consideration.
Polarization of the Muslim community towards government policies in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Sarnoto Ahmad Zain , Hayatina Lamya
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this paper is to analyses the phenomenon of Muslims responding to government policies in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is a review of the polarization of Muslims towards government policies to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a change in the lifestyle of the Indonesian ‘Muslim community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of them can be seen from their worship practices. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) as a religious authority has issued a fatwa that supports the government's program in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. However, polarization occurred among the people, giving rise to new social categories that tended to be opposed to pro-government people. The methodology used is a religious sociology approach. The conclusion of this analysis is that Muslims are polarized in accepting government policies, namely; 1) irrational-passive groups, those whose views are not based on scientific logic and do not provide solutions in preventing the COVID-19 pandemic, 2) active-hating groups but the arguments given tend to be irrational, 3) rational groups, but some are semi-rational and support government policies, 4) rational groups but shy in presenting their arguments, and 5) rational-active groups supporting government policies.
Bibliometric analysis of islamic education learning loss in the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Elihami Elihami
Published: November 2021

This study seeks to objectively examine Islamic education and learning loss on COVID-19 in South Sulawesi and West Sulawesi. Apart from historical developments, the study attempts to survey the detailed, overt and covert planned manipulations of this practice for paranoid purposes. Furthermore, it investigates the inhumane treatment meted out to them as a result of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic, colloquially known as the research community for describing learning loss. The descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study, with data collection techniques such as documentation and data analysis techniques such as data collection, data display, data reduction, data analysis, and data conclusion. In the globalization era, Islamic education faces three challenges: cultural globalization challenges, low levels of social capital challenges, and structural, cultural, and human resource challenges. Meanwhile, the contribution of Islamic education in South Sulawesi can be divided into two major categories: character building contribution in the form of forming good man character, and scholastic contribution. Stakeholders have actually taken advantage of these opportunities. As a result, Islamic education not only exists, but it also contributes significantly to the advancement of education in South Sulawesi.
Discourse of Indonesian language in public domain: its use in public debate prior to the presidential election 2019
Authors: Laksana I Ketut Darma
Published: November 2021

This paper discusses the use of Indonesian language in the public domain, especially in public debate. It aims to give readers an understanding of its use in the public debate before the presidential election 2019, which has worried the people. The use of Indonesian through lexical choices that contain slander, incitement, and hate speech can threaten the nation's unity. Therefore, the issues discussed are: (1) What is the thing behind using the language having negative meaning? (2) What is the impact on the personal development of the nation? (3) How to avoid using language that is not following our national identity? These three research questions are discussed using deconstruction and ethnography of speaking methods. By applying these two methods, the results show that the speakers with a particular 'motivation' have created and developed a new system of deviation along with the hope that they can play the ‘language market’, the value of language production making one’s position that he is right and tries to influent people in order to believe in perception he has built.
relationship of community leaders and social cultural environment with community participation in management of COVID-19 in Tangerang City
Authors: Thoyib Mastur , Widodo Widodo , Rohati Rohati , Mulyadi Edi , Sutarman Sutarman
Published: November 2021

This study is to obtain data related to the correlation of community leaders' leadership and the socio-cultural environment (independent variable) with community participation in handling Covid 19 (dependent variable), both varcial (each independent variable) or together. The line of thought in this study uses a correlational quantitative approach. The sample involved 100 community members, which is 20% of the total 520 population in the RW. 06 Padurenan Village, Karang Tengah District, Tangerang City, and selected by proportional random sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire that was calibrated before use. This study produces data: (1) that the leadership of community leaders has a positive and significant relationship with community participation in preventing Covid 19, with a value of ry.1 = 0.669 > rtable (rtable = 0.195 at = 0.05 and rtable = 0.256 at = 0 ,01). (2) that the socio-cultural environment has a positive and significant relationship with community participation in handling Covid 19, with a value of ry.1 = 0.697 > rtable (rtable = 0.195 at = 0.05 and rtable = 0.256 at = 0.01).
Corpus based analysis of established preposition-noun word combinations with the meaning of emotions (aus Spaß = for fun, aus Lust = for pleasure, aus Angst = from fear...)
Authors: Banášová Monika Hornáček , Fraštíková Simona , Ješíková Mária , Baghana Jerome
Published: November 2021

Corpus linguistics is used in this paper to describe selected established German-language combinations firmly connecting prepositions and nouns (German: Substantiv) with a zero article, a sign of their lexicalisation. The focus is on preposition-noun combinations that express emotions in a primarily causal adverbial function, such as aus Angst ‘from fear’, aus Furcht ‘for fear’; aus Spaß ‘for fun’, aus Lust ‘for pleasure’ aus Verzweiflung ‘out of desperation/despair’, aus Frust ‘out of frustration’. The paper points out the insufficient lexicographic description currently available in dictionaries, while emphasising that the meaning of the word combination can only be analysed in context and, from their typical occurrence, it is possible to distinguish several aspects of the combination used, something dictionaries usually do not reflect. Research into these word combinations constitute a desideration of contemporary linguistics.
Pedagogical framework for polymulticultural education of foreign language students seeking a degree in teaching
Authors: Chaika Oksana , Chahrak Nataliya , Zhumbei Marianna , Apelt Halyna , Kopchak Liliya
Published: November 2021

The present paper deals with the pedagogical framework of poly- / multicultural education as a factor that significantly influences the formation of poly- / multicultural competence of a foreign language (FL) teacher. The relevance of addressing poly- / multiculturalism in the pedagogical plane is due to the current need of societies to bring up a young professional, who would become aware that today poly- / multiculturalism and polyethnicity make an integral part of the modern global world in general and the educational process, in particular. The research aims to explore and establish the ways of creating pedagogical framework for (i) popularizing the idea of poly- / multiculturalism, and (ii) forming relevant students' skills and abilities in foreign language (FL) instruction; to determine the extent to which the engaging mentoring teacher in the educating role may influence their poly- / multicultural competence.  To this end, poly- / multicultural competence is seen prerequisite of a FL teacher's professional competence. Experiment is the main method of the research. Assessment of the experiment effectiveness was carried out with the involvement of surveys / questionnaires, conducted in stages, along with observation as a method applied.
The perils and promises of (post-) human salvation
Authors: Patra Indrajit
Published: November 2021

The present study seeks to analyse Peter F. Hamilton’s trilogy Salvation Sequence comprising three novels, namely: Salvation (2018), Salvation Lost (2019), and The Saints of Salvation (2020), to see how the theological concepts in a posthuman culture connect to or differ from that of our own, and what they can teach us about our own engagement with religious visions and missions. The study will attempt to bring out how even in a highly advanced and purely technologically driven society, where civilizations will have achieved an incredible command over the very laws of time and space, religious ideas like afterlife, resurrection, and immortality will continue to exert a significant influence in deciding the outcome of events. The study will also attempt to find a common ground between the highest form of ambition that a culture at its pinnacle of techno-scientific achievement might seek to materialize by conquering death and wielding maximum command over virtually every aspect of space-time and their innermost theological and spiritual longing. Also, it will be shown that unless the religious ideals find some ways to connect to the innermost needs and religious instincts of the individual, it can never persuade him/her to partake in the vision.
Psychological and pedagogical conditions of integration of immigrants into the German society
Authors: Krutova-Soliman Natalja , Romanenko Nadezhda M. , Shishlova Ekaterina E.
Published: November 2021

Among the new migration challenges of the modern world, perhaps the most acute is the issue of the integration of migrants. As a result of globalisation, events in the world are connected as communicating vessels and, the more unresolved problems in Africa or the Middle East, the stronger the desire of those in need of assistance to move to industrial countries with humane social welfare policies. In this regard, public interest in the problems of the European Union, including Germany, related to the influx of refugees through the Balkan route at the turn of 2015, is holding. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a study conducted with students of integration courses at the People's University of Frankfurt am Main (VHS Frankfurt am Main) in the period from 2017 to 2020, and to demonstrate specially created psychological and pedagogical conditions that contribute to the development of a higher and better level of ability to integrate immigrants into the cultural and linguistic environment of Germany during the acquisition of the German language.
readiness of a student for constructive social interaction in relation to life safety
Authors: Leshchynska Olena A. , Firman Volodymyr M. , Marych Volodymyr M. , Ilchyshyn Yaroslav V. , Velykyi Yarema B.
Published: November 2021

One of the most important things about life safety is the implementation of appropriate means and measures to create and maintain healthy and safe living conditions and human activities both in everyday life and during emergencies. The human factor as a factor in life safety can be the main source of danger. A person's readiness for responsible constructive behaviour is formed due to the influence of organisational culture of the enterprise, as well as information space. The authors aimed to investigate the role of moral attitudes of young people and their readiness for constructive social interaction. The study took place in the 2019-2020 academic year at Lviv Polytechnic National University. The empirical study involved 535 students. The questionnaire was carried out. Factor analysis identified six factors. It was established that most students have consumeristic, authoritarian and destructive ideas, therefore their reactions to the actions of life safety specialists aimed at introducing labour safety technologies are reduced to formal observation.
Local wisdom-oriented learning module to improve mathematical creative thinking ability of dyscalculia students
Authors: Purwaningrum Jayanti Putri , Muzid Syafiul , Siswono Tatag Yuli Eko , Masriyah Masriyah
Published: November 2021

This study aims to examine the effectiveness and the positive responses given by dyscalculia students and teachers toward a module oriented to Kudus’ local wisdom to improve the mathematical creative thinking ability of dyscalculia students. This research was conducted in Kudus Regency, Central Java, Indonesia with 75 fourth graders from eight different elementary schools as the subject of the study. The model used in the teaching materials development is the Dick & Carey model. The results showed that the local wisdom-oriented module which was developed according to the experts is excellent. In addition, the results of the Pre-test and Post-test showed that there is an increase in the mathematical creative thinking ability of dyscalculia students. Meanwhile, the results of interviews and questionnaires showed that teachers and dyscalculia students give positive responses to the use of modules oriented to Kudus’ local wisdom.
role of media and public relations departments in effective tourism marketing in sharjah
Authors: Alsalami Wafa Khalfan Obaid Alghoul , Al-Zaman Qamar
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this paper is demonstrating the value of the public relations and media role in the industry of tourism and to justify its position. The research is survey depending and adopting a Sharjah case-study method by quantities approaches. It shows the growth of media activities and public relations within the tourism industry.
Nailing the situational leadership theory by synthesizing the culture and nature of principals' leadership and roles in school
Authors: Cuaresma-Escobar Krizzette Joy
Published: November 2021

Leadership circulates via the networks of positions that make up organizations. People's resources serve as the medium and currency of leadership. This research focuses on integrating the culture and nature of the principals' leaders and responsibilities in the school while adhering to the situational leadership theory. The descriptive survey technique of research was utilized in this study. Findings show, that principals must also properly manage opportunities. The principal may be an educational expert continually by creatively scientifically integrating ideas, materials, and human resources to meet the demands of time while also being supportive of his subordinates' accomplishments. When working habits and interpersonal connections are shown in the workplace, effectivity occurs.
Corruption as a cybersecurity threat in conditions of the new world's order
Authors: Holovkin Bohdan M. , Tavolzhanskyi Oleksii V. , Lysodyed Oleksandr V.
Published: November 2021

The relevance of the research topic is stipulated by the need to conduct the scientific research of a state and issues of modern cybersecurity ensuring under the fight against corruption as its threat to suggest significant directions for the further development and improvement of the cybersecurity state in the context of global challenges and the pandemic and post-pandemic world’s development. The research purpose of the paper is to determine current issues and prospective of ensuring cybersecurity under the fight against corruption as its threat in pandemic and post-pandemic world conditions. General-scientific and special-legal methods of cognition have been used. By using a dialectical method, theoretical background and current issues of cybersecurity ensuring under the fight against corruption as its threat has been investigated and the modern challenges concerning this issue have been outlined. Formal-legal and comparative methods allowed suggesting the directions of cybersecurity ensuring in conditions of the fight against corruption as its threat under the global changes, digitalization and social transformations under the innovative cyber technological development of pandemic and post-pandemic reality. Discussion concerning a concept, types, challenges, issues, and prospects of cybersecurity improvement in conditions of the modern world under the fight against corruption as its threat.
Model for strengthening women's empowerment through the implementation of family functions in Indonesian women's associations with disabilities
Authors: Sudirman Sudirman , Rosramadhana Rosramadhana , Harahap Friska Indria Nora
Published: November 2021

This research was motivated by the limited space given to the community of women living with disabilities in the Indonesian Association of Women with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Since the temporary suspension of all routine activities in the community, they’ve had to stay at home more. With all the limitations that they have, women living with disabilities need to be strengthened so that they can continue to carry out their functions in the family. Research activities involved the use of research and development methods which are carried out in two forms, namely through qualitative and experimental explorations. The research findings were a model for strengthening the empowerment of women with disabilities through the application of family functions such as; Women who previously did not understand and who cared less about the importance of implementing family functions are now more responsive. Among them were the implementations of health protocols recommended by the government in their activities, which they are now starting to implement at home. Women living with disabilities are increasingly concerned about maintaining health in their families to avoid the COVID-19 virus.
Ukrainian communication and media in Romania
Authors: Bidzilya Yuriy M. , Haladzhun Zoriana V. , Georgiievska Viktoriia V. , Solomin Yevhen O. , Sydorenko Nataliia M.
Published: November 2021

Due to the complex geopolitical processes of the twentieth century, Ukrainians became part of various states, in particular, part of this ethnic group became part of Romania. Taking into consideration the historical-political and social conditions, the authors of the paper give complex analysis of the peculiarities of the ethnocultural communication of the Ukrainians of Romania, the establishment and development of the Ukrainian-language press in this country, examines the main problems of the modern functions of the Ukrainian printed mass media and outlines the possible perspectives of their development. The Ukrainian language went through changes in education and mass media in Romania. The situation of the Ukrainian mass media worsened in Romania during the interwar period (especially in the 1930s) due to assimilation processes and turning Ukrainians into Romanians. The expansion of the Ukrainian information communication segment in Romania began with the introduction of the native-language primary and second education (7 grades) in 1948. The Ukrainian printed mass media of Romania are too weak today, they are published irregularly, have too weak influence on the cultural life of the Ukrainian group in this country.
Efficient and Accurate Disparity Estimation from MLA-Based Plenoptic Cameras
Authors: Palmieri Luca
Published: November 2021

Microlens-array based plenoptic cameras capture the light field in a single shot, enabling new potential applications but also introducing additional challenges. A plenoptic image consists of thousand of microlens images. Estimating the disparity for each microlens allows to render conventional images, changing the perspective and the focal settings, and to reconstruct the three-dimensional geometry of the scene.
The work includes a blur-aware calibration method to model plenoptic cameras, an optimization method to accurately select the best microlenses combination for disparity estimation, an overview of the different types of plenoptic cameras, an analysis of the disparity estimation algorithms, and a robust depth estimation approach for light field microscopy.
The research led to the creation of a full framework for plenoptic cameras, which contains the implementation of the algorithms discussed in the work and datasets of both real and synthetic images for comparison, benchmarking and future research.
Noncontact Sleep Monitoring With Infrared Video Data to Estimate Sleep Apnea Severity and Distinguish Between Positional and Nonpositional Sleep Apnea: Model Development and Experimental Validation
Authors: Akbarian Sina , Ghahjaverestan Nasim Montazeri , Yadollahi Azadeh , Taati Babak
Published: November 2021

Background

Sleep apnea is a respiratory disorder characterized by frequent breathing cessation during sleep. Sleep apnea severity is determined by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which is the hourly rate of respiratory events. In positional sleep apnea, the AHI is higher in the supine sleeping position than it is in other sleeping positions. Positional therapy is a behavioral strategy (eg, wearing an item to encourage sleeping toward the lateral position) to treat positional apnea. The gold standard of diagnosing sleep apnea and whether or not it is positional is polysomnography; however, this test is inconvenient, expensive, and has a long waiting list.

Objective

The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a noncontact method to estimate sleep apnea severity and to distinguish positional versus nonpositional sleep apnea.

Methods

A noncontact deep-learning algorithm was developed to analyze infrared video of sleep for estimating AHI and to distinguish patients with positional vs nonpositional sleep apnea. Specifically, a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture was used to process movements extracted by optical flow to detect respiratory events. Positional sleep apnea patients were subsequently identified by combining the AHI information provided by the 3D-CNN model with the sleeping position (supine vs lateral) detected via a previously developed CNN model.

Results

The algorithm was validated on data of 41 participants, including 26 men and 15 women with a mean age of 53 (SD 13) years, BMI of 30 (SD 7), AHI of 27 (SD 31) events/hour, and sleep duration of 5 (SD 1) hours; 20 participants had positional sleep apnea, 15 participants had nonpositional sleep apnea, and the positional status could not be discriminated for the remaining 6 participants. AHI values estimated by the 3D-CNN model correlated strongly and significantly with the gold standard (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.79, P<.001). Individuals with positional sleep apnea (based on an AHI threshold of 15) were identified with 83% accuracy and an F1-score of 86%.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates the possibility of using a camera-based method for developing an accessible and easy-to-use device for screening sleep apnea at home, which can be provided in the form of a tablet or smartphone app.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Program Rumah Literasi Kreatif di Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara
Authors: Dana Pratama Rachmat , Raji Abdul , Lubis Hidayah Utama , Suyatna Hempri
Published: November 2021

Sampai hari ini, sebagian besar penduduk dari daerah tertinggal di Indonesia masih menghadapi persoalan kualitas pendidikan yang kurang memadai. Mengeksplorasi program kolaborasi edukasi antara Rulika Bunga Kertas dan perusahaan Pertamina Hulu Sanga Sanga, makalah ini berupaya mengembangkan pemahaman tentang bagaimana inisiatif pemberdayaan diimplementasikan dengan menempatkan masyarakat lokal sebagai subjek pembangunan. Terkait dengan hal ini, sembilan pemangku kepentingan di Desa Beringin Agung, Kabupaten Samboja di wawancarai dan ditemukan bahwa pemberdayaan lembaga lokal telah berkontribusi efektif terhadap peningkatan literasi dasar bagi penerima manfaat. Selain itu, pemberdayaan agensi lokal juga terbukti telah memberikan efek keberlanjutan, mengindikasikan keberhasilan program. Secara keseluruhan, Rulika Bunga Kertas telah memainkan peranannya sebagai solusi efektif bagi warga dari daerah transmigrasi. Makalah ini dengan demikian, memberikan wawasan penting dalam studi tentang relasi komunitas-sektor swasta dalam inisiatif pemberdayaan.

Kata Kunci: Rumah Literasi Kreatif; Rulika Bunga Kertas; Taman Baca Masyarakat

 

It is widely acknowledged that a key proportion of residents from backward areas in Indonesia are remained to suffer from inadequate quality of education. Exploring the case of a fruitful collaboration of Rulika Bunga Kertas and Pertamina Hulu Sunga company, this paper aims at developing an understanding of how empowerment initiatives are implemented by situating local communities as development subjects for improving education in Beringin Agung Village, Samboja District. Based on interviews with 9-stakeholders, the findings demonstrate that empowering local agencies have provided them with the necessary capacity to help their residents in improving basic literacy skills. Furthermore, the empowered local agency has contributed to sustainability, indicating a successful empowerment strategy. Overall, Rulika Bunga Kertas has expanded and played as an effective solution for residents from transmigration areas. This paper, therefore, offers essential insight into discussing the community-private sector relationship against empowerment initiatives..

Keywords: Rumah Literasi Kreatif; Rulika Bunga Kertas; Community Reading Gardens
Pengembangan Masyarakat berbasis Aset sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Sektor Wisata Kebugaran di Indonesia
Authors: Theofillius Baratova Axellino Kristanto  , Aishya Putri Ayu
Published: November 2021

Pengembangan wisata kebugaran di Indonesia haruslah menjadi prioritas utama pasca keterpurukan pariwisata ketika pandemi COVID-19 berlangsung. Berbekal pada potensi masa depan yang menggiurkan baik pada ranah global maupun domestik, sektor wisata kebugaran di Indonesia dapat menjadi kekuatan perekonomian negara. Namun, dengan adanya potensi yang gemilang juga diperlukan kondisi masyarakat yang matang guna mengelola potensi yang ada. Tulisan yang ditulis dengan metode kajian literatur secara naratif ini berusaha menganalisis pengembangan masyarakat berbasis aset atau Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) sebagai pendekatan yang tepat bagi pemberdayaan masyarakat tersebut. Kemudian hasil analisis menunjukkan potensi masa depan wisata kebugaran Indonesia, langkah-langkah pengembangan ABCD, hingga tantangan pemberdayaan masyarakat yang ada. Tulisan ini kemudian menyimpulkan bahwa ABCD dinilai sebagai pendekatan yang tepat bagi pemberdayaan masyarakat guna pengembangan wisata kebugaran di Indonesia. 

Kata kunci: Pengembangan Masyarakat berbasis Aset , Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Wisata Kebugaran. 

 

The development of wisata kebugaran in Indonesia must be the first priority after the loss of the tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the future opportunity both in the global and domestic spheres, the health tourism sector in Indonesia can become the strength of the country’s economy. An advanced community condition is also needed to manage the existing opportunity. This paper, written using narrative literature review, attempts to analyze Asset- Based Community Development (ABCD) as the right approach for community empowerment. Then the results of the analysis show the future opportunity of Indonesian wellness tourism the steps for developing ABCD, and the challenges of community empowerment that exist. This paper then concludes that ABCD is considered the right approach for community empowerment for the development of health tourism in Indonesia. 

Keywords: Asset-Based Community Development, Community Development, Wellness Tourism.
THE IMPACT OF VIT-D ON SURVIVAL IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL
Authors: Sahu Monali Rajendrakumar
Published: November 2021

Vit-D deficiency (20 ng / mL) and deficiency (20-29 ng / mL) are common side effects in people with chronic disease V or End stage Renal Disease on dialysis. In addition to the lack of exposure to nutrients and sun, reduced Vit-D and body composition, obesity, and racial differences also play a role. In addition, due to a deficiency of 25 (OH) D, serum levels of 1, 25 (OH) 2D decreased over time in CKD patients, as well as non-invasive detection of 25 (OH) D by associated renal cells, increased fibroblast factor -23, and a decrease in functional tissue. Vit-D deficiency causes secondary hyperparathyroidism and associated side effects, such as high hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia, requiring surgical parathyroidectomy or the use of calcimimetics. This document examines the available evidence and underscores the importance of Vit-D supplementation in hemodialysis patients. To assess the strength and critically review the available evidence on impact of Vit-D in survival of hemodialysis patients. Vit-D has a survival advantage in patients with CKD-MBD, however we need randomized controlled trial in hemodialysis patients with matched controls given placebo, to prove benefits of Vit-D in terms of all cause and cause specific mortality.
PHYSIOTHERAPY REHABILITATION OF DISTAL RADIAL FRACTURE TO ENHANCE THE ACTIVITY OF DAILY LIVING
Authors: Dadgal Ragini
Published: November 2021

Fracture of distal radius is the commonest fracture present in the upper limb. In fact, it is most commonly treated by the doctor. An outstretched hand is the most common cause of distal radius or wrist fractures. The fracture of distal radius can also lead to nerve injury mostly median nerve. Physical Therapy plays important role which provides positive effect in treating post fracture cases. A case of 45 years female is presented in this report who had an fall over right wrist joint and diagnosed with distal radius fracture and operated conservatively results into pain over wrist joint, decrease in physical activities. Rehabilitation protocol is explained below in the report. We report that there were improvement in patient outcomes level increases in muscles strength, provide pain relief and improvement in patient functional Independence.