bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of fatigue on strength-power tests for distinguishing elite-level male kickboxers
Authors: Özbay Serhat , Gençoğlu Cebrail , Ulupınar Süleyman , Çınar Vedat , Ouergui Ibrahim , Hölbling Dominik
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Based on recent research, slight performance differences, particularly dependent on the state of recovery, might be crucial for tournament success among elite-caliber kickboxers. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to; a) determine which strength-power tests could discriminate better between elite and top-elite kickboxers and, b) to evaluate changes in testing results between fatigued and well-rested athletes. METHODS: Twenty-two international kickboxers (including World and European Champions) volunteered to participate in this study. Nine kickboxers were assigned to the top-elite group and 13 to the elite group based on their highest tournament achievements. Subjects performed the Wingate test (Win) for anaerobic power; countermovement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ) for neuromuscular power; push-ups and pull-ups for strength endurance; squats (SQ) and bench press (BP) for maximal dynamic strength; handgrip, leg, and back strength for isometric strength after full rest, following the fatigue and advanced fatigue protocols. RESULTS: Discriminant function analysis correctly classified the groups at 60.5%, 75.3%, and 86.3% in the resting, fatigue, and advanced fatigue protocols, respectively. Furthermore, all strength-power performances have significantly decreased and lactatepeak increased (p< 0.05) after the fatigue and advanced fatigue protocols in both groups. Significant interaction were also observed in the Winpeak (p< 0.001, ηp2= 0.559), Winmean (p= 0.009, ηp2= 0.246), CMJ (p= 0.010, ηp2= 0.273), push-ups (p< 0.001, ηp2= 0.389), SQabsolute (p= 0.001, ηp2= 0.337), BPabsolute (p= 0.014, ηp2= 0.235) and, Lactatepeak (p= 0.026, ηp2= 0.220). CONCLUSION: Resistance to fatigue may be the key component for distinguishing elite-level athletes. Thus, strength-power tests should be performed following a certain level of fatigue for the elite athletes due to distinguish them more effectively.
Space-Like Irradiation Exacerbated Cognitive Deficits and Amyloid Pathology in CRND8 Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Wang Wenzhang , Zhao Fanpeng , Torres Sandy , Harris Peggy L.R. , Wang Xinglong , Peng Lihua , Siedlak Sandra L. , Zhu Xiongwei
Published: July 2024

Background: Space radiation was linked to neurological damage and behavioral deficits which raised concerns of increased degenerative risk on the brain and development of Alzheimer’s disease following space travel. Objective: In this study, we investigated the effects of irradiation by 56Fe and 28Si in CRND8 mice, an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model. Methods: Six-month-old CRND8 mice were exposed to whole body irradiation by 56Fe and 28Si at 0.5 Gy and 2 Gy doses. Behavior tests were administered 1-month to 3-months post-irradiation. Amyloid deposition and other pathological changes were analyzed 3-months and/or 6-months post-irradiation. Results: The Novel Object Recognition test showed some decline in 8-month-old mice compared to non-irradiated CRND8 mice. Male mice also showed a loss of freezing behavior in the fear conditioning contextual test following irradiation. Golgi staining revealed a loss of spines in hippocampal neurons after irradiation. Total amyloid immunohistochemistry showed a robust increase in 3-months post-irradiation 56Fe groups which became normalized to non-irradiated group by 6-months post-irradiation. However, 2 Gy 28Si caused a trend towards increased plaque load at 3-months post-irradiation which became significant at 6-months post irradiation only in male CRND8 mice. While 0.5 Gy Fe did not induce obvious changes in the total number of iba-1 positive microglia, more hippocampal microglia were found to express PCNA after 0.5 Gy Fe treatment, suggesting potential involvement of microglial dysfunction. Conclusions: Overall, our study provides new evidence of gender-specific and ion-dependent effects of space radiation on cognition and amyloid pathology in AD models.
Respiratory virus infections and adenovirus characteristics during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Gao Peng , Chen Lijun , He Linbo , Lei Jiang , Luo Menglu , Gu Li
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease globally, characterized by obstructive ventilatory disorder under pulmonary function tests. Recent years have witnessed a yearly increase in the prevalence of COPD. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of respiratory virus infections on patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), and to perform sequencing typing and mutation analysis of viruses with high detection rate. METHODS: A total of 1523 inpatients with AECOPD admitted to our hospital from April 1,2020 to March 30,2022 were collected and divided into two groups: the infected group (n= 532) and the non-infected group (n= 991). The related indexes between the two groups were collected and compared (including clinical characteristics and laboratory tests that blood cell count, PCT, CRP, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, etc.). RESULTS: In the infected group, the proportion of patients with palpitations (49.44% VS 8.07%, P< 0.001), lipid metabolism abnormalities (18.42% VS 39.96%, P< 0.001), heart failure (39.85% VS 29.87%, P< 0.001), disease duration (17.48 ± 7.47 VS 12.45 ± 11.43 d, P< 0.001), and poor prognosis (69.55% VS 17.15%, P< 0.001) were higher than those in the non-infected group; Adenovirus (ADV) accounted for 75.94% (404/532) of all infected viruses. 31 virus strains could be categorized into 16 ADV-C1, one ADV-C5, two ADV-B3, three ADV-B7, two ADV-D17, two ADV-D19, and five ADV-D27, which were similar to the serotypes reported in severe pneumonia. Furthermore, three strains of C1 adenovirus were found to be highly homologous to the original strain AF534906 by sequencing, and the phylogenetic trees of the three main structural genes were all on the same branch as the original strain. Base mutations and amino acid variants were found in each structural gene segment. In clinical data, it’s found that patients with mutations are worse than those without mutations. CONCLUSION: Respiratory viruses are common in patients with poor prognosis of AECOPD, especially adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus. Respiratory virus infections will lead to the deterioration of patients with AECOPD, accompanied by longer treatment cycles and poor prognosis.
Reproductive characteristics and success rate of intracytoplasmic sperm microinjection in spinal cord injury infertile men: Retrospective cohort study
Authors: Čehić Ermin , Cerovac Anis , Zulović Tarik , Begić Edin
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND:

Thanks to modern methods of assisted reproduction (ART), parenthood has become an attainable goal for couples in which the male partner has experienced spinal cord injury (SCI).

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of our study was to determine the success of the treatment of infertile patients with SCI with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) of cryopreserved sperm obtained by the testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) procedure.

METHODS:

In this retrospective study 156 infertile couples were included, in which the male partner is primarily infertile due to azoospermia. Infertile couples were divided into two groups. The first group ([Formula: see text] 82) includes men with SCI, and the second ([Formula: see text] 74) men with obstructive azoospermia (OA) as the cause of infertility. All infertile men were examined and processed in the diagnostic procedure, and based on the urological findings, surgical extraction of sperm from the testicles was indicated. Exclusion criteria were the age of women over 40 and men over 45.

RESULTS:

We found that the quality of sperm was worse in the group with SCI, compared to the group with OA, but without statistical significance. Zenica and Johnsen score ([Formula: see text] 0.001; [Formula: see text] 0.000) showed worse semen characteristics in the group with SCI. There were no significant differences in the average number of embryos ([Formula: see text] 0.698), pregnancy rates per cycle ([Formula: see text] 0.979) and pregnancy rates per embrio transfer (ET), clinical pregnancy rates per ET ([Formula: see text] 0.987) and delivery rates per ET ([Formula: see text]= 0.804) in couples with SCI, compared to couples with OA.

CONCLUSION:

Based on the results of this research, the TESA and ICSI procedures can be recommended as a successful method in the treatment of male infertility caused by azoospermia due to SCI.
TNF-α-positive patients with recurrent pregnancy loss: The etiology and management
Authors: Cai Zhuhua , Guo Xueke , Zheng Ge , Xiang Junmiao , Liu Lingyun , Lin Dongmei , Deng Xiaohui
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Elevated levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, specifically recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). These elevated levels may be associated with the presence of autoantibodies. Although TNF-α inhibitors have shown promise in improving pregnancy rates, further research is needed to comprehend their impact and mechanisms in RPL patients. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the association between elevated TNF-α levels and autoantibodies in RPL patients, as well as evaluate the effect of TNF-α inhibition on pregnancy outcomes. METHODS: A total of 249 RPL patients were included in this study. Serum levels of TNF-α, autoantibodies, and complement were measured and monitored. Among these patients, 138 tested positive for TNF-α, while 111 tested negative. The medical records of these patients were retrospectively evaluated. Additionally, 102 patients with elevated TNF-α levels were treated with TNF-α inhibitors, and their pregnancy outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: TNF-α-positive RPL patients had higher levels of complement C1q, anti-cardiolipin (ACL)-IgA, ACL-IgM ,ACL-IgG, thyroglobulin antibody, and Anti-phosphatidylserine/prothrombin IgM antibody, as well as a higher positive rate of antinuclear antibodies compared to TNF-α-negative patients (23.19% vs. 12.6%, P< 0.05). Conversely, complement C3 were lower in TNF-α-positive patients (t test, P< 0.05). The use of TNF-α inhibitors led to a reduction in the early abortion rate (13.7% vs. 44.4%, P< 0.001) and an improvement in term delivery rate (52.0% vs. 27.8%, P= 0.012). Furthermore, patients who used TNF-α inhibitors before 5 weeks of pregnancy had a lower early abortion rate (7.7% vs. 24.3%, P= 0.033) and a higher term delivery rate (69.2% vs. 48.6%, P= 0.033). CONCLUSION: TNF-α plays a role in the occurrence and development of RPL, and its expression is closely associated with autoantibodies and complements. TNF-α inhibitors increase the term delivery rate in TNF-α-positive RPL patients, and their use before 5 weeks of pregnancy may more beneficial.
Spiritual Intelligence, Resilience, and Mental Health: A Comparative Study among University Students with Different Academic Degrees
Authors: Hussain Shahzad , Khan Ziasma Haneef , Amin Rahila , Kanwal Uzma
Published: July 2024

The present study aimed to compare the spiritual intelligence, resilience, and mental health of university students majoring in Islamic studies with those who are not majoring in Islamic studies. The sample consisted of 200 university students enrolled using purposive sampling (100 Major in Islamic studies & 100 Non-majors in Islamic studies) with age ranging between 20 - 25 years (M = 22.59; SD = 2.56). The study participants were selected from various departments of a public university in Karachi, Pakistan. To collect data from the participants a demographic form and three standardized instruments including Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI -24), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS-6), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) were used. Descriptive statistics and t-test were applied to analyze the collected data. Results showed a significant difference on spiritual intelligence between those having Islamic studies as major and non – majors, with a higher mean score for the group majoring in Islamic studies. The group with non-major in Islamic Studies showed a higher mean score on depression, anxiety, and stress. However, no significant group differences were observed based on resilience. In conclusion, study suggested that a comprehensive curriculum based on Islamic teachings have a positive influence on the spiritual intelligence and mental health of the students. The results hold significant implications for curriculum development and support services to enhance overall wellbeing of university students.
RETRACTED: Alteration of the Endocannabinoid System in Human Alzheimer’s Disease Brain
Authors: Team USURJ
Published: July 2024

"RETRACTED: Alteration of the Endocannabinoid System in Human Alzheimer’s Disease Brain." USURJ: University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Research Journal 9.2 (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.32396/usurj.v9i2.659
After this article was published, one of the co-authors contacted USURJ indicating that they had not been involved with the article or its submission to USURJ. This is in violation of USURJ’s publication agreement, which the corresponding author had signed. Additionally, the article made use of data that the corresponding author was not authorized to share. The journal determined a retraction was appropriate following the COPE Retraction Guidelines (https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines). As the data was not meant to be public, the article has been removed, and the removed contents are no longer available with a Creative Commons license.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Perilaku Masyarakat Melalui Pemicuan di Desa Sempung Polling Kabupaten Dairi Tahun 2023
Authors: Nolia Helfi , Silalahi Robert Harnat
Published: July 2024

Akses sanitasi Indonesia per November 2018 baru mencakup 73,9% artinya 69,16 juta jiwa belum memiliki akses sanitasi dan sekitar 9,36% atau 24,8 juta jiwa diantaranya masih buang air besar sembarangan. Cakupan sanitasi di Provinsi Sumatera Utara mencapai 72%, dan 55% desa/kelurahan yang sudah dipicu dari total 80.805 desa/kelurahan dan 46% dengan status desa stop buang air besar sembarangan. Kemajuan akses sanitasi di Kecamatan Lae Parira sebesar 84,89 % dengan kepala keluarga yang masih mempunyai kebiasaan buang air besar sebanyak 215 KK. Desa Sempung Polling memiliki jumlah kepala keluarga sebanyak 575 kk, dan buang air besar sembarangan sebanyak 54 KK. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan perilaku masyarakat dalam pencegahan stunting melalui kegiatan pemicuan sehingga bisa dilakukan verifikasi desa stop buang air besar sembarangan. Metode kegiatan dilakukan dengan metode observasi, metode ceramah dan metode penyuluhan. Adapun hasil kegiatan pengabdian yaitu peningkatan pengetahuan responden tentang stunting dari hasil pre test sebesar 12 % dan hasil post test diperoleh 68%. Peningkatan keterampilan responden tentang pemicuan dan stunting dilihat dari hasil pre test sebesar 40 % dan hasil post test terjadi sebesar 90%. Peningkatan pengetahuan responden tentang STBM hasil pre test  sebesar 37 % dan hasil post test terjadi sebesar 90%. Saran kepada pemegang kebijakan desa untuk menindaklanjuti masyarakat yang terpicu sebanyak 7 (tujuh) kepala keluarga yang telah menandatangani kontrak social dan menyatakan bersedia menuju desa open defecation free (ODF) dengan melakukan perubahan perilaku tidak buang air besar sembarangan.
PKM Pemenuhan Hak Anak Atas Pengasuhan dan Lingkungan Bagi Lembaga Profesi
Authors: Ariani Meiliyah , Zulhawati Zulhawati , Hikmawatty Sitti , Jovani Audra
Published: July 2024

Keluarga dalam hal pemenuhan hak anak dalam pengasuhan mempunyai tempat, fungsi dan peranan, yang strategis, terutama ibu. Ibu memiliki peran yang sangat penting dan tidak dapat digantikan oleh orang lain sebagai pengasuh anak-anaknya. Tujuan  dilakukan  kegiatan  adalah  untuk  memberikan pengetahuan dan kesadaran kepada masyarakat yang kemudian akan diteruskan kegiatan ini  oleh peserta di masyarakat melalui Asosiasi Dosen Indonesaia  (ADI) , lembaga profesi dan masukan buat pemerintah KPPPA (Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak) akan pentingnya pemenuhan pengasuhan berbasis hak anak dan lingkungan. Metode yang diterapkan adalah metode ceramah, tanya jawab ,  dan diskusi  serta  implementasi gerak aksi lembaga profesi . Adapun Indikasi keberhasilan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah bahwa kegiatan berjalan lancar dan antusiasme bagi para peserta untuk belajar serta membuka diri dan memperoleh pengetahuan sangat baik. Selain itu, dukungan dan motivasi yang besar dari pemerintah (KPPPA) yang sangat mensupport kegiatan ini  yang dapat di sosialisasikan ke berbagai kalangan profesi dan  membuat kegiatan sosialisasi ini menjadi hal yang positif, baik, dan peserta mendapakan informasi yang terbaru mengenai konvensi (kebijakan) hak anak yang telah diatur pemerintah dan negara.
Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Public Speaking Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UMBY di SMP N 3 Yogyakarta
Authors: Nabila Elva Lailatun , Sulistiyowati Eka , Satyawati Rahmi , Rulita Sarina , Febriyanti Berlian Indah , Setyaningsih Rila
Published: July 2024

Kebutuhan akan kemampuan untuk berbicara didepan umum adalah hal yang penting dan harus dimilki oleh setiap orang, terutama dikalangan siswa-siswi SMP. Sebagian besar siswa-siswi dari SMP Negeri 3 Yogyakarta masih kurang percaya diri untuk tampil di depan umum. Kegiatan pelaksanaan pengabdian ini didasari oleh kurangnya kesiapan kegiatan Public Speaking. Oleh karena itu, tim pelaksana melakukan observasi untuk dapat melakukan kegiatan penyuluhan dan pelatihan Public Speaking agar terlaksana. Kegiatan Public Speaking harus dimulai sejak awal untuk memupuk rasa percaya diri dan melatih keterampilan berbicara. Objek dari kegiatan penyuluhan dan pelatihan Public Speaking ini adalah SMP Negeri 3 Yogyakarta dimana metode yang dilakukan adalah metode Participatory Action Research. Dengan diadakannya kegiatan tersebut, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan pengetahuan yang luas tentang Public Speaking. Berdasarkan pre-test dan juga post-test yang dilakukan oleh tim pelaksana, menunjukkan hasil bahwa sebelumnya siswa-siswi memang telah memiliki dasar pengetahuan Public Speaking akan tetapi mereka masih memerlukan pelatihan tambahan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara. Setelah melakukan post-test hasil lain menunjukkan bahwa siswa-siswi mengalami peningkatan dalam keterampilan dan pengetahuan dalam Public Speaking.
Pädagogische Herausforderung durch die Digitalisierung des Verkehrs – Update des Lehrplanes für Orientierung und Mobilität
Authors: Denninghaus Erwin , Schlösser Laura
Published: July 2024

Die Digitalisierung durchdringt immer mehr Lebensbereiche. Im Fokus dieses Beitrages steht die Perspektive auf Fahrzeuge, die automatisiert, d. h. ohne Fahrpersonal, das Assistenzleistungen erbringen könnte, in naher Zukunft zum Einsatz kommen können. Darüber hinaus werden die neuen Möglichkeiten und Herausforderungen der Smartphone-Nutzung im Kontext des aktuellen und des zukünftigen ÖPNV dargestellt. Diese Entwicklungen machen es notwendig, Lernziele und -inhalte sowie Methodik und Didaktik der Schulung blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen in Orientierung und Mobilität weiterzuentwickeln. Dazu werden Vorschläge gemacht, die im Rahmen des Projektes Ride4All entwickelt worden sind.
ОЦІНКА ВПЛИВУ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНИХ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙ НА СТАЛІСТЬ ТА СТАБІЛЬНІСТЬ ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНОГО СЕКТОРУ
Authors: Шевердін Олександр
Published: July 2024

Статтю присвячено питанням визначення впливу соціально-відповідальних інвестицій на сталість та стабільність енергетичного сектору. Розглянуто особливості формування поняття соціально-відповідального інвестування, а також передумови їх збільшення в контексті забезпечення цілей сталого розвитку. Визначено кількісні та якісні критерії складники оцінки впливу соціально-відповідальних інвестицій в енергетичному секторі, відзначено характеристики соціально-відповідальних інвесторів, які здійснюють інвестиції у проєкти сталого розвитку. Проаналізовано потенціал соціально-відповідального інвестування на найближчу й стратегічну перспективу в контексті економічного та декарбонізованого переходу у використанні джерел енергії. Наведено особливості впливу війни в Україні на розвиток енергетичного сектору, окреслено напрями відновлення та модернізації з урахуванням впливу соціально-відповідального інвестування.
FEATURES OF ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN THE ECONOMY OF UKRAINE IN THE CONDITIONS OF ITS POST-WAR DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Taraniuk Leonid ,   Sumy State University, Taraniuk Karina , Demikhov Oleksii ,   Vilnius Gediminas Technical University,   Sumy State University; Vilnius Gediminas Technical University,   Sumy State University; Estonian University of Life Sciences
Published: July 2024

The relevance of the topic is justified by the need to restore the national economy and support its stable development during and after the war. The purpose of the research is to determine the role of foreign investments in the recovery of the national economy, as well as to assess the problems of investment provision and identify ways to address investment challenges. To achieve the goal, methods of theoretical analysis, statistical analysis, as well as comparative economic analysis of foreign investment attraction practices in different countries of the world were used. The obtained results indicate the importance of foreign investments for the recovery and development of Ukraine's national economy, as well as identify key problems and possible tactics and strategies for their resolution. The work contains recommendations for increasing the level of investment development in Ukraine.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF STATE REGULATION OF INVESTMENTS IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors: Melnyk Bogdan ,   Educational Institute of Management, Economy and Finance Private Joint-Stock Company ", Kushnerenko Serhii , Levkovska Tetyana ,   Higher education institution ",   Interregional Academy of Personnel Management",   Educational Institute of Management, Economy and Finance Private Joint-Stock Company "Higher education institution "Interregional Academy of Personnel Management",   National Aviation University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the actual problem of summarizing the international experience of state regulation of investment in the digital economy in order to adapt it to the modern realities of Ukraine's development. The content of the definitions of " digital economy "as an economic activity that depends on the use of digital resources or is enhanced by it, including digital technologies, infrastructure, services and data, and" digital investment " as an investment that uses technology as the main lever to achieve the expected results and benefits, including changing the way people and businesses interact with the government; improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government activities, also through automation. The content analysis of the EU regulation on the formation of a secure digital environment in Europe was carried out, as follows: Directive 2000/31 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain legal aspects of Information Society services, in particular e-commerce, in the Internal Market; Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies; the political program until 2030 "the path to the digital decade"; the digital services regulatory package, which includes two regulatory acts-the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Market Act (DMA); the European Declaration on digital rights and principles of the digital decade. The tools and programs of EU investment in the digital economy within the framework of the EU long – term budget (IFF) are disclosed: the Digital Europe Program; the Connecting Europe Facility (Digital); The Horizon Europe long-term program and two programs –Creative Europe Media and EU4 health. The contribution of the Digital Europe Program to the digital transformation of the spheres of public interest and industry of the EU countries and participation in this program of Ukraine in the following areas: high-performance computing; artificial intelligence; digital skills and the use of technologies in the economy and society, for which 6 billion euros have been allocated, is justified.
TỔNG QUAN VỀ U LYMPHO NGUYÊN PHÁT TẠI PHỔI VÙNG RÌA NGOÀI HẠCH CỦA CÁC MÔ LYMPHO LIÊN KẾT NIÊM MẠC
Authors: Dương Minh Ngọc , Trần Ngọc Nguyên , Nguyễn Đăng Khoa
Published: July 2024

U lympho vùng rìa ngoài hạch của các mô lympho liên kết niêm mạc (hay còn gọi là u lympho dạng MALT tại phổi) là thể bệnh thường gặp nhất của u lympho nguyên phát tại phổi. Mặc dù cơ chế sinh bệnh học đã được chứng minh có nguồn gốc từ mô lympho liên kết niêm mạc phế quản (BALT), tuy nhiên mối liên quan giữa chuyển sản ác tính của BALT với nhiễm trùng mạn hoặc bệnh tự miễn còn chưa rõ ràng. Chẩn đoán bệnh còn gặp nhiều khó khăn, bao gồm bệnh khởi phát thầm lặng, triệu chứng lâm sàng không đặc hiệu, biểu hiện trên hình ảnh học đa dạng và cần phối hợp nhiều phương pháp lấy mẫu mô trong chẩn đoán giải phẫu bệnh. Hiện nay, tại Việt Nam, chưa có nhiều báo cáo về các trường hợp u lympho dạng MALT tại phổi. Do đó, trong bài tổng quan này, chúng tôi khái quát về các đặc điểm dịch tể, lâm sàng, hình ảnh học và tiên lượng của u lympho dạng MALT tại phổi.
PENERAPAN SISTEM PERAWATAN MESIN NIAGARA FILTER MENGGUNAKAN METODE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DENGAN KLASIFIKASI ISMO DI PT XYZ
Authors: Pranata Krisnayana , TEKMAPRO Joumil Aidil Saifudin
Published: July 2024

PT XYZ merupakan suatu perusahaan agribisnis yang berfokus pada pengolahan crude palm oil (CPO) yang berlokasi di Indonesia. Pada praktiknya perusahaan masih belum menerapkan strategi preventive maintenance untuk perawatan mesin produksinya dan hanya mengandalkan corrective maintenance sebagai strategi dalam tindakan perawatan mesin. Berdasarkan data historis perusahaan yang ada pada bulan januari 2023-desember 2023 tercatat ada 96 kali tindakan perawatan yang dilakukan pada mesin niagara filter dan mesin tersebut memiliki nilai availabity terendah dibandingkan mesin yang lain sebesar 73,33%. Oleh karena itu peneliti berusaha melakukan evaluasi sistem perawatan mesin dengan menerapkan preventive maintenance berdasarkan klasifikasi ISMO. Preventive maintenance dengan klasifikasi ISMO mampu menentukan siklus perawatan dan estimasi biaya perawatan suatu mesin berdasarkan nilai repair complexity mesin yang akan diklasifikasikan dalam masing-masing kegiatan inspection, small repair, medium repair, and overhaul. Hasil penelitian menyatakan 1 siklus perawatan mesin niagara filter selama 3 tahun dengan rincian Inspection 9 kali, Small Repair 6 kali, dan Medium Repair 2 kali dan nilai availability mesin meningkat menjadi 88%. Sehingga, diperoleh total estimasi biaya perawatan mesin niagara filter dengan klasifikasi ISMO adalah sebesar Rp93.110.152,98.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN LEAN MANUFACTURING DENGAN METODE VSM (VALUE STREAM MAPPING) GUNA MENGURANGI WASTE DAN CYCLE TIME PADA PROSES PRODUKSI KERAMIK DI PT XYZ
Authors: Siagian Wiranty Tiara Wijaya , TEKMAPRO Joumil Aidil Saifudin
Published: July 2024

PT XYZ merupakan salah satu perusahaan manufaktur yang bergerak dalam bidang usaha industri keramik. Dalam pelaksanaan produksinya, masih ditemukan beberapa waste. Untuk mengurangi waste yang teridentifikasi dalam proses produksinya, digunakan penerapan Lean Manufacturing dengan metode VSM (Value Stream Mapping) untuk menganalisa dan merancang aliran material dan informasi sehingga dapat melakukan identifikasi, analisa dan mencari solusi untuk melakukan usulan perbaikan untuk mengurangi waste yang terjadi. Pada pelaksanaannya, dimulai dengan identifikasi waste yang dominan terjadi menggunakan kuesioner borda, selanjutnya dicocokkan dengan data perusahaan apakah waste tersebut benar terjadi atau tidak. Hasil identifikasi 3 waste dominan yang terjadi pada PT XYZ yaitu Overproduction, Defect dan Inventory. Usulan perbaikan yang diberikan untuk mengurangi waste yaitu, overproduction dengan peramalan yang mendapat hasil ramalan ke-13 sebesar 249,186.3 dengan nilai MAPE yang lebih kecil dari forecast perusahaan yaitu 0,75%, sehingga dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi waste overproduction sekaligus waste inventory dengan menambahkan perhitungan Safety Stock yaitu sebesar  9,162.54 unit dan defect dengan usulan perbaikan Root Cause Analysis dengan tools fishbone diagram untuk 3 defect dominan dan Kaizen 5W1H untuk merumuskan perbaikan yang tepat.
The Effect of Topical Aloe Vera Gel Therapy on Phlebitis in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Syafaatullah Sidik , Purnama Agus , Kamillah Siti
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Phlebitis, or inflammation of the veins, is a complication of intravenous (IV) therapy that can be caused by chemical substances, mechanical factors (such as IV equipment), or infections (due to microbial colonies from the catheter). It is characterized by pain, erythema, swelling, induration, and sometimes fever. Phlebitis can lead to further complications or worsen the patient’s condition, potentially extending their hospital stay. Managing phlebitis can be achieved through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, such as the use of aloe vera gel.
Objective: This study aims to identify the effect of aloe vera gel therapy on reducing the level of phlebitis in pediatric patients.
Method: The research design used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design or non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The population consists of pediatric patients with IV infusions. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 58 children as the research sample. Data collection was conducted using observation sheets and then processed and analyzed using data processing applications with open-source statistical computer software jamovi version 2.4.8. The analysis test used the Wilcoxon-W test.
Results: The study results showed a standard deviation average decrease in phlebitis levels among pediatric patients. The analysis test results revealed a P-value of 0.001 < 0.05 with an effect size of 1.00, indicating that aloe vera gel therapy significantly reduces phlebitis in children.
Conclusion: There is a significant effect of aloe vera gel therapy before and after administration in the intervention group, and a significant difference between the intervention and control groups after the administration of aloe vera gel. So aloe vera gel is effective in treating phlebitis in children
The Effectiveness of Structured Discharge Planning on Readiness for Discharge in Stroke Patients
Authors: Rinawati Rinawati , Jumaiayah Wati , Azzam Rohman , Kurniasih Dian Noviati
Published: July 2024

Background: Stroke is one of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a continuously increasing incidence rate worldwide and in Indonesia. The implementation of discharge planning for patients in hospitals has generally not been well-executed, including providing limited education for home preparation and inadequate information related to health management. This results in ineffective discharge planning and a lack of continuity of care when the patient is at home.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of structured discharge planning on home readiness in stroke patients in the hospital.
Methods: This quantitative research employed a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test comparisons between groups. A simple random sampling technique was used, with 16 respondents in the intervention group and 16 in the control group. Data collection was conducted from April to June 2022. The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) questionnaire was used as the measuring instrument. Data analysis was carried out using a dependent t-test and an independent t-test.
Results: The results indicated that structured discharge planning significantly affected the readiness to return home for stroke patients at Pasar Rebo Hospital Jakarta in both the intervention group (p-value 0.000) and the control group (p-value 0.000).
Conclusion: It was concluded that there was no decrease in value from before to after the administration of structured discharge planning in both the intervention and control groups.
Penerapan Model PBL Berpendekatan Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa SMKN 7 Semarang
Authors: Jumadin Jumadin , Supandi Supandi
Published: July 2024

The research is classroom action research which aims to improve students' mathematics learning outcomes through the application of the PBL model with the TaRL approach. The research subjects were 36 students of class X TE 3. The instruments used were observation sheets and learning outcomes tests. Data collection methods include information on student activities, implementation of actions, and student learning achievements. Student activity data will be interpreted qualitatively, while learning outcome data will be analyzed quantitatively through a descriptive statistical approach. From the research results, it was concluded that using the PBL model with the TaRL approach can improve students' mathematics learning outcomes.
Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning: Analisis Tingkat Kemampuan Kognitif Individual Siswa Menggunakan Pendekatan Rasch Model
Authors: Anjani Dewi Maulidah Nur , Sukarelawan Moh. Irma
Published: July 2024

Analyzing students' individual cognitive ability levels has significant urgency in the context of modern education. Therefore, this study aims to analyse students' cognitive abilities using Rasch modelling. This research is a one-shot case study model on 23 students of class XI MIPA who took Thermodynamics material. Students' cognitive abilities were measured using 10 multiple choice questions after going through the problem-based learning (PBL) process. Students' cognitive ability data were analysed using Rasch modelling approach with a combination of Logit Value of Person (LVP) and Wright map techniques. Cognitive ability was assessed based on gender demographics. The results showed that female students tend to have higher cognitive abilities than male students in the context of thermodynamic problem solving. The implication of this research show that the application of the problem-based Learning (PBL) model can increase the effectiveness of physics learning and facilitate the development of students' critical thinking and analytical skills more optimally.
Minimalism: Cultivating a Sustainable Economy for the Growth of the United States
Authors: Panda Gopal Krushna
Published: July 2024

This research paper explores the intricate relationship between minimalism and the economy of the United States, emphasizing its impact on consumer behavior, traditional industries, environmental considerations, housing trends, technology, entrepreneurial opportunities, cultural shifts, and market competition. Minimalism, characterized by intentional living, conscious consumption, and sustainability, is not merely a passing trend but a transformative movement reshaping societal values and economic paradigms. Through a comprehensive analysis, this paper delves into how minimalism influences consumer spending patterns, challenges traditional industries like fast fashion and consumer electronics, fosters sustainable practices, shapes real estate trends, influences digital minimalism, creates entrepreneurial opportunities, and impacts cultural and social norms. Furthermore, it examines the economic implications of minimalist principles on market competition, premium pricing for quality goods, and brand differentiation based on values. Ultimately, the paper highlights how minimalism redefines prosperity and fosters innovative, sustainable economic practices in the United States.
The Role of National Culture and Corruption on Real Earnings Management Around the World
Authors: Chen Chu
Published: July 2024

Using a sample from 27 countries, this study examines whether cultural values impact managers’ real earnings management (REM) behaviors. The results indicate that uncertainty avoidance and individualism can explain the variations in REM practices across countries. Building upon the study by Lewellyn and Bao (2017), this paper examines whether cultural dimensions influence the relationship between corruption and REM. Individualism does not significantly moderate the relationship between corruption and REM. I also find that the interaction between uncertainty avoidance and corruption is negative, indicating that uncertainty-avoiding managers are less likely to manage earnings in a country with a higher level of corruption.
The Relationship Between Asset-Liability Management and Governance Quality in the Banking Industry
Authors: Kaufinger Gregory G. , Neuenschwander Chris
Published: July 2024

This study investigates whether governance quality is associated with asset-liability management (ALM) within the US banking industry. Based on stewardship theory, we hypothesize that there ought to be a significant, positive association between bank governance quality and a strong balance sheet due to inherent fiduciary responsibility and internal controls associated with an ALM governance process. Due to endogeneity concerns, we employ two-stage least squares regression and examine the relationship between 10 ALM metrics and governance risk scores (a component of ESG quality scores) for a cross-sectional sample of 251 US publicly traded banks in 2022. The results suggest that corporate governance influences ALM, not vice-versa. However, contrary to our hypothesized direction, favorable governance quality is associated with weaker ALM metrics as the results indicate that there is an inverse relationship between governance quality and ALM. Even so, the results provide evidence that bank governance quality is associated with balance sheet management. The results should be of interest to bank executives, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders in the banking industry.
Regional Analysis of Stock Returns Effect of Earnings Management and Corporate Tax Avoidance
Authors: Kwakye Teddy Ossei , Adu-Poku Manfred , Cudjoe Mawuena Akosua , Coffie William , Amidu Mohammed
Published: July 2024

This study aims to investigate the relationship between earnings management, tax avoidance, and stock returns across different economic regions in the world. We used firm-level secondary data of selected listed firms from regions namely Europe, North America, Afro-Asia, Australia and South America, consisting of 39,490 non-financial listed firms spanning across 45 countries from 1995 to 2013. We employ comprehensive analysis using a two-step system GMM regression, with Windmeijer-corrected standard errors, small sample adjustment, and orthogonal deviation. The study finds that accounting information quality and tax avoidance influences stock returns, but the relationship varies across regions. The study’s findings have practical implications for policymakers and market participants. The results highlight the importance of improving accounting standards and transparency to provide reliable financial information and support investor decision-making. Policymakers and market participants should consider regional variations in accounting practices and tax strategies when formulating policies and conducting investment analysis.
Integrating Research-Based Indicators of Emergent Biliteracy Teaching Practices for Emerging Bilingual Learners
Authors: Cuevas Guerra Julia G.
Published: July 2024

This research explored how bilingual teachers of young Dual Language Leaners ages 0-3 integrated Reyes and Azuara’s (2008) Ecological Model of Emergent Biliteracy in their classrooms to foster bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic success. Dual Language Learners are the fastest-growing population of young children in the country that speak a language other than English. As so, the early childhood workforce must integrate the Ecological Model of Emergent Biliteracy for emergent biliteracy development and equitable emergent biliteracy teaching practices to support the natural biliteracy development of young Spanish-English Dual Language Learners. Qualitative data was collected through interviews and observations and were analyzed using the grounded theory stages of coding. The findings recommend immersing Dual Language Learners in equitable learning opportunities that incorporate their cultural knowledge, languages, experiences, and learning to support the precursors for emerging biliteracy development.
SPENDING BEHAVIOR: REPURCHASE INTENTION FOR ONLINE SHOPPERS
Authors:   Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya, Memarista Gesti , Wijaya Valentino Justin ,   Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya
Published: July 2024

The phenomena of online purchasing caused a rise in spending behavior. It was aided by the advancement of information technology, particularly the Internet. Electronic commerce creates an opportunity for numerous enterprises and consumers to respond by repurchasing products. An easy approach to get to the product, psychologically to follow the trend value, and a lower price from e-commerce would encourage customers to spend money to repurchase their favorite things. Based on that explanation, this research investigates the factors that drive the repurchase intention of online shoppers. The factors consist of electronic word of mouth (e-WOM), perceived convenience, and perceived value. The research’s sample was 188 respondents spreading online questionnaires in Indonesia. The findings reveal that perceived convenience and perceived value significantly affect the repurchase intention, yet electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) does not significantly affect the repurchase intention. In addition, perceived convenience significantly affects the perceived value, and the perceived value affects the electronic word of mouth significantly. The results emphasized the elements of spending behavior and would suggest the quality of the online platform should pay attention to it. So, the marketers will be able to make a reliable marketing approach to conduct the online business with compulsive buying by online shoppers.
Sex-associated differences in sclerochronology and sensitivity to thermal stress in Caribbean and eastern Pacific reef-building corals
Authors: Cabral-Tena RA , Tortolero-Langarica JJA , Carricart-Ganivet JP , Rodríguez-Troncoso AP , Cruz-Ortega I , Cupul-Magaña AL , Balart EF , Reyes-Bonilla H , López-Pérez A
Published: July 2024

The density banding patterns of the skeletons of massive reef-building corals can be used as historical records of their growth, life history, and environmental conditions. By analyzing these patterns, it is possible to estimate growth parameters such as skeletal density, extension rate, and calcification rate. The responses of stony corals to environmental stress depend on the amount of energy available for high-energetic metabolic processes, including skeletal calcification and sexual reproduction. The sex of a colony may also influence its calcification rate and resistance to environmental stressors like thermal anomalies. Here, we review and summarize the literature that focuses on sex-associated differences in coral calcification rates between male and female colonies and then we examine their differential responses to changes in sea surface temperature (SST) in Porites panamensis, P. lobata, Pavona gigantea, Siderastrea siderea, Montastraea cavernosa, Dichocoenia stokesi, and Dengrogyra cylindrus from the eastern Pacific and Caribbean regions through a reanalysis of published data. Differences in the calcification rates between sexes were due to the energy available for calcification and the strategy employed for skeletal growth. Female corals exhibited lower calcification rates than male colonies in all coral species. The results reveal that overall, the calcification rate was negatively related to SST when the data of both sexes were pooled. However, when data were analyzed separately by sex, only the calcification rate of females was significantly dependent on SST. These findings highlight the implications for paleoenvironmental reconstructions using coral skeletons and the potential disparities in the populations of gonochoric corals.
The Effect of Cognitive Puzzle Therapy on the Independence Level of Elderly with Dementia in Nursing Home East Jakarta
Authors: Wahyudi Dheni , Anwar Syamsul , Herlinah Lily
Published: July 2024

Aims: This study aims to identify the effect of puzzle cognitive therapy on the level of independence of elderly people with dementia in nursing homes.
Method : the research used a quasi-experimental pre-post design with control group design. Sampling was taken using a total sampling technique, 24 respondents in the intervention group and 24 in the control group. Puzzle therapy was carried out for 9 sessions. Measurement of independence used the MMSE (Mini mental status examination) questionnaire and the Katz Index. Analysis with dependent t-test at significance 0.05 (CI 95%) and GLM-RM (General Linear Model Repeated Measure).
Results: The results of the paired T test in the intervention group produced a p-value of 0.000, while the control group had a p-value of 0.043. dependent T test and Greenhouse-Geisser (sig) with p value 0.00. Elderly people who are given puzzle activities improve the health and well-being of elderly people with cognitive decline
Conclusion: puzzle therapy can improve increasing independence in elderly people with dementia.
Trends in the Use of Digital Stethoscopes in Healthcare: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Mustopa Acep Hidayatul , Saryono Saryono , Setiawan Henri , Masruah Iim Imas
Published: July 2024

Aims: This study aims to review the scientific literature that has been conducted and published regarding the development of one of the medical devices, namely digital stethoscopes and look for novelty as a basis for conducting research.
Methods: This research is a descriptive analysis with a bibliometric analysis approach. Searches for published articles were conducted in August 2023 on the Scopus and Pubmed databases through the Publish or Perish application from 2000-2023.
Results: Of all the literature and publications that have been analyzed and mapped using VosViewer, the majority of studies found focus on discussing the use of digital stethoscopes in listening to and interpreting heart sounds compared to interpreting lung sounds.
Conclusion: Based on the articles collected and processed in VosViewer, the results of this study, which can be used as a reference or basis for researchers, are about digital stethoscope innovations that focus on recording and interpreting lung sounds.
Effectiveness of Psychotherapy on Quality of Life People with HIV/AIDS
Authors: Armunanto Anung Widi , Yona Sri
Published: July 2024

Aims: patients with HIV/AIDS have unique challenges regarding their quality of life, with factors such as physical symptoms, use of antiretroviral therapy, social support, and psychiatric conditions being important determinants.
Method: This study is a systematic literature study. Literature search through online databases ProQuest, Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed. The keywords used were: plwh, hiv aids, hiv positive, hiv patient, psychotherapy, cbt, mindfulness, counselling, quality of life, qol, depression, stress, with Bolean logic AND and OR. Journal of the last 10 years (2013-2023), using English, is a journal article, open access, involving adult respondents, full text, HIV/AIDS, adult, clinical trial, RCT. Exclusion criteria: Encyclopedia article, book chapter, conference, correspondent, editorial, news, practice guideline, protocol, systematic review, literature review and meta-analysis qualitative study. Screening and selection of articles are displayed in the PRISMA diagram. Selected articles were subjected to critical appraisal of RCT studies.
Results: 7 articles met the criteria and were discussed in this study. 5 articles used CBT intervention and 2 used ITP intervention. Both CBT and ITP proved to have significant results in improving the quality of life of PLWHA.
Conclusions: Psychotherapy, especially CBT and ITP, has a significant impact on the quality of life of people living with HIV. Integration of care, especially for alcohol use disorders, and utilization of telemedicine technologies, such as tele-IPT, also provide feasible solutions to improve accessibility of care, especially in rural areas.