bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Del palimpsesto sobre la téchnē: una genealogía tras el arte y la técnica
Authors: Solares Acevey Rodrigo Alejandro
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo es una genealogía tras el sentido amplio del arte y la técnica al interior del palimpsesto lingüístico ‘técnica del arte’ considerando para ello los sentidos estético y técnico del arte y el sentido antiguo de la téchnē griega. Se propone que a través de la indagación genealógica sobre el palimpsesto en cuestión es posible dar cuenta de la propuesta heideggeriana sobre la téchnē griega. La téchnē, el arte y la técnica en sentido amplio son un saber que trae delante las cosas a su presencia en virtud de un ‘haber visto’ que permite el ir tras de algo y descubrir lo que oculto ya se presenta. Esta indagación emprende su camino desde una consideración heideggeriana del lenguaje según la cual lo más esencial de las palabras está en una continua retirada original de ocultamiento, dando así lugar a una incursión genealógica tras el sentido originario del término ‘arte’ y de su cognado ‘técnica’. Tentando a cada paso una respuesta a la pregunta por aquello que es el arte y la técnica, se hace una revisión del sentido y relación de estos términos en las lenguas antiguas latina y griega y las modernas romances, como también una breve revisión de la historia de la estética y del mito griego del dios de la téchnē, Hefesto, a la luz de la noción de belleza en los antiguos griegos.
Freedom and Sustainability
Authors: Dierksmeier Claus
Published: June 2024

This article examines the perceived conflict between freedom and sustainability, proposing that a qualitative understanding of freedom can integrate liberal and ecological interests. It critiques the notion of quantitative freedom, focused on maximizing individual choices without considering their content or purpose, for ignoring essential aspects such as the rights of future generations and ecological sustainability. In contrast, it argues that qualitative freedom, which values options based on their contribution to human autonomy and dignity, offers a more comprehensive solution. This perspective prioritizes options that promote the freedom of all, including future generations, and suggests that some restrictions may be necessary to enhance sustainable life opportunities. The conclusion asserts that qualitative freedom should precede the quantitative consideration of options, allowing sustainability policies to be viewed not as limitations on freedom but as qualitative improvements that ensure better opportunities for all, both now and in the future.
Sobre el cómputo del plazo y naturaleza de la presunción del artículo 18 de la Ley N° 18.287 para apelar en el procedimiento de policía local. Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago, 08 de marzo de 2023, rol 296-2023
Authors: Reveco Soto Eduardo
Published: June 2024

Este comentario analiza una sentencia pronunciada por la Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago conociendo de un recurso de hecho deducido en contra de una resolución que denegó por extemporáneo un recurso de apelación en virtud del artículo 18 de la Ley N° 18.287. Al practicarse la notificación de la sentencia definitiva por carta certificada, la controversia se centra en desentrañar el momento en que se debe computar el plazo y la naturaleza presunción para entender practicada la misma.
Ligand-protein Docking of Gundelia tournefortii and Ocimum basilicum Derivatives in Scanning Hub Protein Targets (PI3K, PDK1, AKT, and RAC1) of the Insulin Signaling Pathway and ADME/Tox Drug Properties
Authors: Tahayneh Seema , Qasem Baylasan , Zakarneh Hadeel , Shanak Siba , Zaid Hilal
Published: June 2024

Background:

Type 2 diabetes is a heterogeneous disease characterized by high blood glucose levels. Its prevalence is increasing as a result of lifestyle, related
genes expression, and insufficient insulin signaling. The activation or inhibition of some proteins in the insulin signaling pathway play a vital role
in glucose uptake into the cells and in maintaining serum glucose homeostasis. Phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K), 3-phosphoinositide-dependent
protein kinase-1 (PDK1), Protein kinase B [PKB, also known as the serine and threonine kinase (AKT)], and Rac family small GTPase 1 (RAC1)
are key proteins that play important roles in the liberation of Glucose Transported-4 (GLUT4) vesicle, and consequently the uptake of glucose in
response to the insulin signal of hyperglycemia.

Objective:

In this study, we have focused on the route of targeting insulin signaling proteins for decreasing insulin resistance by targeting the four proteins,
PI3K, PDK1, AKT, and RAC1, using in silico studies.

Methods:

Docking experiments, using AutoDock algorithms, were performed to predict the activity of eight recently purified derivatives of Gundelia
tournefortii (GT) and Ocimum basilicum (4-hydroxybenzoic acid, beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, chlorogenic acid, lupeol, lupeol-trifluoroacetate,
myo-inositol, and stigmasterol) on the insulin signaling proteins. The SwissADME website was used to predict ADMEtox properties for the eight
derivatives of the above-mentioned medicinal plants.

Results:

Most of the Gundelia tournefortii and Ocimum basilicum derivatives have shown variable levels of activation, mainly on the PDK1 and AKT
pathways, and to a much lesser extent on the PI3K and RAC1 pathways.

Conclusion:

The results have indicated that Gundelia tournefortii and Ocimum basilicum derivatives can be potent anti-diabetic drugs, namely in targeting
PDK1 and AKT pathways.
POTENSI BAKTERI Bacillus subtilis DAN Pseudomonas fluorescens DALAM MENGINDUKSI KETAHANAN TANAMAN TOMAT TERHADAP PENYAKIT LAYU FUSARIUM
Authors: Taruna Ardiyan , Aini Luqman Qurata , Syib'li Muhammad Akhid
Published: June 2024

Tanaman tomat merupakan salah satu jenis tanaman hortikultura yang banyak digemari oleh masyarakat Indonesia. Buah tomat banyak digunakan sebagai bahan bumbu masakan. Akan tetapi, terdapat faktor pembatas dalam produksi buah tomat, yakni adanya penyakit layu fusarium yang disebabkan oleh patogen Fusarium oxysporum. Pengendalian hayati menggunakan bakteri Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) seperti Bacillus subtilis dan Pseudomonas fluorescens dapat menjadi solusi pengendalian yang aman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian bakteri PGPR dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan meningkatkan ketahanan tanaman melalui mekanisme induksi ketahanan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian aplikasi bakteri B. subtilis dan P. fluorescens memiliki kemampuan dalam melarutkan fosfat, serta meningkatkan pertumbuhan tanaman tomat meliputi tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun yang lebih baik dibandingkan kontrol. Aplikasi bakteri baik secara tunggal maupun konsorsium juga dapat menghambat kejadian penyakit layu fusarium dengan nilai insidensi kejadian terendah pada aplikasi bakteri konsorsium yaitu 27.50%. Akan tetapi aplikasi kedua bakteri tersebut tidak menunjukkan pengaruh yang nyata dalam meningkatkan indikator dari ketahanan induksi, yakni kandungan total fenolik dan aktivitas enzim Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase (PAL).
The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Assisted by Articulate Storyline Interactive Students' Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Nurhasanah Mia , Suprapto Purwati Kuswarini , Ardiansyah Ryan
Published: June 2024

This study aims to reveal the impact of a problem-based learning model assisted by articulate storyline interactive media on high school biology students' critical thinking skills. This research was conducted in April-July 2023. The research method used was a quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent control group design. The population is all grade X science students (grade X IPA) of SMA Negeri 1 Kawali, West Java in the 2022/2023 school year as many as 6 classes. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling technique, with grade X IPA 1 class as the experimental class and X IPA 3 as the control class each containing 36 students. The data collecting instrument is a critical thinking skill test consisting of 13 description questions that had gone through validity and reliability tests with the results of the instrument validity test, namely eight significant questions and five very significant questions, and the reliability score r = 0.84 including the high category. The data analysis technique used was the one-way ANOVA test at a significance level of 0.05. The average N-gain score of critical thinking skills of the experimental class is 0.45 (medium) higher than the control class which is 0.19 (low). Based on the results of testing the research hypothesis, it can be concluded that there is an effect of a problem-based learning model assisted by articulate storyline interactive media on critical thinking skills at a significance level of 0.000. The theoretical implication is that critical thinking skills can be improved by using a problem-based learning model assisted by interactive learning media so that the problem-based learning model assisted by articulate storyline interactive media can be used as a teaching method to improve critical thinking skills.
What is the Image of Microscale Chemistry Research for Chemistry Teaching in 2013-2023?
Authors: Hidayah Fitria Fatichatul , Indriyanti Dyah Rini , Madnasri Sutikno
Published: June 2024

This research aims to reveal the distribution of microscale chemistry research related to publication output, document sources, microscale chemistry publishing countries; countries of correspondent authors on microscale chemistry; number of annual distribution of publication affiliations of microscale chemistry; distribution of microscale chemistry publication sources; the most relevant author in microscale chemistry publications; visualization of microscale chemistry research topics and trends. The method used is a bibliometric study sourced from the scopus.com database. Data were collected through searching publications with the keyword "microscale and chemistry" in the title, abstract, or keywords determined by the author, limited to the last 10 years (2013-2023), and managed and analyzed using Software R with Biblioshiny. The results show that there is a 10-year limitation, 196 publications were obtained. The top country to publish it is the USA. The country with the most correspondent authors of a single type is the USA. The distribution analysis result shows the research topic produces data on 1000 items with 19 clusters, with the most frequently used keywords being "microscale lab", "chemistry", and "green chemistry". The existence of microscale chemistry can make chemistry practicum activities easier, providing an alternative to chemistry practicum for those who are hampered by laboratory problems.
Inflación y crecimiento, una relación no lineal entre diferentes economías
Authors: Aceves Mejía Mario , Absalón Copete Carlos
Published: July 2024

La presente investigación tiene por objetivo revisar algunos fundamentales teóricos y realizar pruebas empíricas que respalden el enfoque de Thirlwall (1974) en el que consideró la existencia de una tasa de inflación óptima que puede acelerar el proceso de crecimiento económico versus los argumentos del modelo de metas de inflación. Nuestra metodología utiliza series de tiempo de estimación no lineal de heteroscedasticidad y autocorrelación consistente de corrección de error autorregresivo. De manera general, los países de la muestra presentan un umbral de inflación óptima superior a su inflación objetivo. Se encontraron algunas limitaciones debido a la falta de datos estadísticos para un conjunto más extenso de países, sobre todo en vías de desarrollo, así como la falta de significancia estadística con el uso de determinadas estructuras de modelado econométrico. La aportación principal y originalidad del trabajo reside en el uso de modelos econométricos que simulan la igualación entre la tasa de crecimiento garantizada con respecto a la natural, permitiendo identificar que es sensato considerar que la inflación de diversas economías no se puede encontrar exclusivamente en rangos reducidos.
Thirlwall’s Law, Investment, Productive Chains and Domestic Markets
Authors: Vázquez Muñoz Juan Alberto
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper is to apply the extended Thirlwall’s Law, which incorporates capital accumulation to explain China’s (1971 – 2022) and Mexico’s (1961 – 2022) output growth rates. We use the ARDL cointegration methodology to estimate their import demand functions. We get robust estimations and then calculate their long-run growth rates, which result very close to their actual values. We recommend changing the Mexican industrialization strategy to generate domestic productive chains and domestic industries to substitute import-goods and dynamize the domestic market. One limit of our paper is that we use aggregate variables, but it could be necessary to analyze the effects of exports and capital accumulation in the specific domestic industry subsectors. The originality lies in showing that China’s dynamism during the last decades is more related to its dynamic capital accumulation than to its dynamic growth rate of exports, whereas Mexico’s slow growth rate regime is more related to its low capital accumulation than to its high growth rate of exports.
North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center: 2020-2023: Outcomes, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations for the Future
Authors: Rudolphi Josie M. , Cuthbertson Courtney , Keller Kimberly , Mott Rebecca
Published: June 2024

Agricultural producers (i.e., farmers, ranchers) and agricultural workers (i.e., hired labor, farmworkers) have worse mental health than the general population and often lack access to mental healthcare. In response, the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded four regional Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Networks in 2019. In the north central region, the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center (NCFRSAC) was created in 2020 to develop, deliver, and expand stress and mental health assistance to agricultural producers, workers, and families in 12 states. Since 2020, the NCFRSAC has expanded a telephone helpline for agricultural producers and workers and published a clearinghouse website. In addition, the network has trained over 11,000 agricultural supporters in mental health programming, trained over 18,000 agricultural producers in stress management and mental health awareness programming, engaged over 850 farmworkers in support groups, and delivered more than 1200 hours of professional behavioral health services. As circumstances and conditions within agriculture change, such as commodity prices and export policies, NCFRSAC can continue to be responsive by modifying approaches and offering new resources to agricultural communities.
Resilient Artificial Intelligence in Health: Synthesis and Research Agenda Toward Next-Generation Trustworthy Clinical Decision Support
Authors: Sáez Carlos , Ferri Pablo , García-Gómez Juan M
Published: June 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI)–based clinical decision support systems are gaining momentum by relying on a greater volume and variety of secondary use data. However, the uncertainty, variability, and biases in real-world data environments still pose significant challenges to the development of health AI, its routine clinical use, and its regulatory frameworks. Health AI should be resilient against real-world environments throughout its lifecycle, including the training and prediction phases and maintenance during production, and health AI regulations should evolve accordingly. Data quality issues, variability over time or across sites, information uncertainty, human-computer interaction, and fundamental rights assurance are among the most relevant challenges. If health AI is not designed resiliently with regard to these real-world data effects, potentially biased data-driven medical decisions can risk the safety and fundamental rights of millions of people. In this viewpoint, we review the challenges, requirements, and methods for resilient AI in health and provide a research framework to improve the trustworthiness of next-generation AI-based clinical decision support.
Discovering Time-Varying Public Interest for COVID-19 Case Prediction in South Korea Using Search Engine Queries: Infodemiology Study (Preprint)
Authors: Ahn Seong-Ho , Yim Kwangil , Won Hyun-Sik , Kim Kang-Min , Jeong Dong-Hwa
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is a crucial indicator of policies and lifestyles. Previous studies have attempted to forecast cases using machine learning techniques that use a previous number of case counts and search engine queries predetermined by experts. However, they have limitations in reflecting temporal variations in queries associated with pandemic dynamics.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to propose a novel framework to extract keywords highly associated with COVID-19, considering their temporal occurrence. We aim to extract relevant keywords based on pandemic variations using query expansion. Additionally, we examine time-delayed web-based search behavior related to public interest in COVID-19 and adjust for better prediction performance.

METHODS

To capture temporal semantics regarding COVID-19, word embedding models were trained on a news corpus, and the top 100 words related to “Corona” were extracted over 4-month windows. Time-lagged cross-correlation was applied to select optimal time lags correlated to confirmed cases from the expanded queries. Subsequently, ElasticNet regression models were trained after reducing the feature dimensions using principal component analysis of the time-lagged features to predict future daily case counts.

RESULTS

Our approach successfully extracted relevant keywords depending on the pandemic phase, encompassing keywords directly related to COVID-19, such as its symptoms, and its societal impact. Specifically, during the first outbreak, keywords directly linked to COVID-19 and past infectious disease outbreaks similar to those of COVID-19 exhibited a high positive correlation. In the second phase of the pandemic, as community infections emerged, keywords related to the government’s pandemic control policies were frequently observed with a high positive correlation. In the third phase of the pandemic, during the delta variant outbreak, keywords such as “economic crisis” and “anxiety” appeared, reflecting public fatigue. Consequently, prediction models trained by the extracted queries over 4-month windows outperformed previous methods for most predictions 1-14 days ahead. Notably, our approach showed significantly higher Pearson correlation coefficients than models based solely on the number of past cases for predictions 9-11 days ahead (P=.02, P<.01, and P<.01), in contrast to heuristic- and symptom-based query sets.

CONCLUSIONS

This study proposes a novel COVID-19 case-prediction model that automatically extracts relevant queries over time using word embedding. The model outperformed previous methods that relied on static symptom-based or heuristic queries, even without prior expert knowledge. The results demonstrate the capability of our approach to track temporal shifts in public interest regarding changes in the pandemic.
Small extracellular vesicles in sarcoma patients follow-up: a pilot study (Preprint)
Authors: Vautrot Valentin , CHARON-BARRA Céline , Hervieu Alice , Bertaut Aurélie , Naiken Isen , Rederstoff Emilie , Isambert Nicolas , Gobbo Jessica
Published: June 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Background:
Sarcomas are rare cancer with heterogeneous group of tumours. Metastasis is often fatal, and current prognostic methods are limited. Recent findings show that sarcoma cells release small extracellular vesicles. Studying them can help assess cancer development, progression, and treatment effectiveness. This study aims to demonstrate the potential of small extracellular vesicles for monitoring the disease and predicting recurrence risk.
Methods: A multicentric, prospective pilot study that will include 30 adults’ patients with localized or metastatic sarcoma. Small extracellular vesicles will be isolated from blood samples and protein and miRNA concentration will be determined. Research will last, on average, 6 months for patients with localized sarcoma and 4 months for patients with metastatic sarcoma. The study is sponsored by the Georges-François Leclerc Center and is currently ongoing.
Discussion: Our innovative approach could improve sarcoma patient management through a non-invasive technique to predict treatment response and/or disease progression.
Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT03800121. Registered January 11, 2019, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT03800121
Keywords: Pilot-study, liquid biopsy, exosomes, sarcoma, cancer monitoring.
Association between polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls and vitamin D levels
Authors: Sorokman T.V. , Komshuk T.S. , Sokolnyk I.S. , Moldovan P.M.
Published: June 2024

Background. There is currently a debate about the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescent girls. The role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of PCOS remains unclear. The purpose: to study the serum level of 25(OH)D in adolescent girls and to analyze its connection with PCOS. Materials and ­methods. Twenty-three patients aged 14–18 years with PCOS were examined on the basis of the Chernivtsi Regional Clinical Hospital. The control group consisted of 25 girls of a similar age without disorders of gynecological status. Body mass index, degree of hirsutism, hormonal, lipid profile, HOMA index, calcium concentration were determined according to generally accepted methods. Levels of serum 25(OH)D were measured using the electrochemiluminescence method. Sonography of the ovaries was performed. Statistical data were processed using the Microsoft Excel 2020 program on a personal computer and the package of application programs Statistica for Windows v. 7.0 (StatSoft Inc.). Ethical principles are observed in the work, taking into account the main provisions of the ІCH GCР and the Declaration of Helsinki. Results. The premorbid background of the examined adolescent girls included allergic reactions, infectious, respiratory, digestive, and urinary diseases. The level of 25(OH)D was inversely proportional to body mass index (r = –0.23, p < 0.05), hirsutism (r = –0.22, p < 0.05), HOMA-IR (r = –0.198, p < 0.05). Deficiency of 25(OH)D in adolescent girls with excess body weight was associated with dyslipidemia (r = –0.33, p < 0.01). Indicators of the serum level of calcium varied within the reference values. The odds ratios for the development of PCOS in adolescent girls were: 25(OH)D [2.35, 95% CI: 1.84–5.06, p < 0.05]; excess body weight [2.09, 95% CI: 1.94–4.56, p < 0.05], clinical hyperandrogenism (hirsutism) [2.98, 95% CI: 2.12–4.19, р < 0.01]; HOMA-IR [2.30, 95% CI: 1.02–5.15, р = 0.04]; high-density lipoproteins [2.56, 95% CI: 1.92–5.87]. Conclusions. PCOS occurs on the background of 25(OH)D insufficiency or deficiency. 25(OH)D deficiency, excess body weight, clinical hyperandrogenism, HOMA-IR, and high-density lipoproteins increase the risk of PCOS in adolescent girls.
Proinflammatory interleukins 2, 6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha in patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus depending on the presence of metabolic-associated liver steatosis
Authors: Radchenko O.M. , Komarytsia O.J. , Borovets M.O. , Ivasivka R.S. , Guta R.R.
Published: June 2024

Background. Lack of information about proinflammatory interleukins (IL) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) levels in case of metabolic-associated liver steatosis (MALS) and their roles in its progression to steatohepatitis are key reasons for the relevance and actuality of our study. The purpose: to evaluate proinflammatory interleukins 2, 6, and TNFα levels in concomitant liver steatosis. Materials and methods. Thirty-five patients with hypertension stage II–III, type 2 diabetes mellitus were examined. All of them were treated on an outpatient basis according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Declaration of Helsinki. Participants were divided into the main group with MALS (n = 24, males 45.8 %, females 54.2 %; average age 55.83 ± 0.89 years) and the control group without steatosis (n = 11, males 54.5 %, females 45.5 %; average age 53.00 ± 1.55 years). In addition to standard parameters, levels of IL6, IL2, TNFα, selectin, resistin, insulin, C-peptide, glycated hemoglobin, non-esterified fatty acids were evaluated, and some indexes were calculated, including triglyceride-glucose index and Castelli indexes I and II. Results were processed statistically, with significance level of р < 0.05. Results. Although MALS is not followed by qualitative differences in proinflammatory IL2, IL6 and TNFα compared to no steatosis, the risk of TNFα elevation was 5 times higher in patients with MALS (odds ratio 5.08; 95% confidence interval 1.02–25.17). An increase in IL2 and TNFα is unfavorable for patients with MALS, it can be considered as a marker of steatosis progression to steatohepatitis, as it is associated with transaminase activation, endogenous intoxication, lipid distress and glucose intolerance. IL6 was rather lower in patients with MALS compared to those without steatosis, but its growth was exponential and proceeded simultaneously to IL2 and TNFα. Conclusions. MALS was not associated with significant changes in IL2, IL6 and TNFα compared to no steatosis, but their elevation can be criteria for transformation into steatohepatitis due to the activation of transaminases, inflammation, endogenous intoxication, lipid distress, glucose intolerance.
Sustainability of Adoption of New Improved Rice Variety Innovation in West Kalimantan Coastal Areas: Review of Social and Cultural Aspects
Authors: Bancin Hardi Dominikus , Ekawati Ekawati , Rizieq Rahmatullah , Ellyta Ellyta
Published: July 2024

As a staple food in Indonesia, rice has significant socio-economic value, especially in regions such as West Kalimantan. However, the variability of rice production poses a challenge to food security and economic stability. This study assesses the sustainability of the adoption of new improved rice varieties (VUBs) in West Kalimantan, focusing on social and cultural aspects using Multi-Aspect Sustainability Analysis (MSA). Focus group discussions and expert interviews were used to identify important factors affecting VUB adoption. The results indicated a sustainable adoption status (54.17%), with potential for improvement (58.33%) in the future. Farmer education emerged as the most sensitive factor, highlighting the need for educational interventions to improve technology access and adoption. In addition, farmers' knowledge of VUB, culture of mutual cooperation, the absence of social conflict, and positive consumer preference for VUB rice are also critical for adoption. Recommendations include targeted educational interventions, improved knowledge dissemination strategies, consideration of the cultural context, conflict management approaches, and market-oriented strategies to sustainably increase VUB adoption. Addressing these factors can contribute to sustainable agriculture and rural development in West Kalimantan and similar contexts, ensuring long-term benefits for farmers and food security.
Elevating Sugarcane Farming: Effects of Certified Seed Adoption on Production and Income in East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Sandita Tia , Rachmina Dwi , Tinaprilla Netti
Published: July 2024

The use of certified seed is essential for sugarcane agricultural intensification method, emphasizing input quality improvements. In this context, varietal validity has the potential to increase sugarcane output volumes and ensure quality variations. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze the variables affecting farmers' decisions on seed varieties, output, and revenue. The type of data used was cross-sectional with a sample of 1,763 respondents, consisting of 303 and 1,460 adopter and non-adopter farmers, respectively. Propensity score matching and logistic regression were the analysis methods used. The results showed that farmers' age, number of workers, land ownership status, extension participation, and partnerships significantly influenced the decisions in selecting seed types. Significant variations in output, gross income, total expenses, net income, and net earnings were also reported using statistical test analysis, with certified seed adopters having higher profits. In this context, young farmers should be targeted to promote the use of certified seed, provide sufficient labor support for intensive farming, ease access to land, and enhance persuasive messages about partnership benefits. Moreover, ensuring the continuity of production and distribution was important to maintain reasonable seed prices and facilitate farmers' access.
Tiga Dekade Buletin Psikologi (1993-2023): Beberapa Statistik Penting
Authors: Putra Muhammad Dwirifqi Kharisma , Faturochman Faturochman , Al Fariz Arif Budiman , Zahra Novina Sabila , Ermawati Netti
Published: June 2024

Artikel ini berisi laporan deskriptif tentang penerbitan Buletin Psikologi tahun 1993-2023. Informasi deskriptif yang dimaksud merupakan statistik artikel terpublikasi, penulis, referensi, jumlah penggunaan referensi berbahasa asing, serta sitasi. Informasi lainnya seperti perubahan format terbitan Buletin Psikologi turut dilaporkan. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 320 artikel yang telah dipublikasikan dalam Buletin Psikologi, 54 diantaranya (16.83%) terbit dalam Bahasa Inggris. Rerata jumlah halaman terbitan adalah 12 halaman per artikel dan rata-rata jumlah sitasi sebesar 28,453. Temuan studi ini menjadi informasi penting berupa journal metrics Buletin Psikologi. Dengan demikian, studi ini merupakan fondasi yang dapat dilanjutkan pada masa mendatang seiring bertambahnya data terbitan pada volume dan edisi selanjutnya.
Exploring the mechanism of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Curcuma domestica against skin photoaging based on network pharmacology
Authors: Adianingsih Oktavia Rahayu , Fajrin Fifi Farida , Johan Christopher Kuncoro
Published: July 2024

Excessive exposure to UV radiation results in skin photoaging, which may be prevented or treated using natural plant compounds. Herbal cosmetics and medicines have grown in popularity due to the abundance of relatively safe compounds. This research aims to explore the network pharmacology of Glycyrrhiza glabra (GG) and Curcuma domestica (CD) against skin photoaging. Active compounds from GG‐CD were sourced from databases including TCSMP, KnapSack, TCMID, and published literature, while disease targets were collected from GeneCards and OMIM databases. The STRING database was utilized to construct the protein‐protein interaction (PPI) network. Enrichment analyses for Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway were performed using Metascape. The herb‐compounds‐target‐pathway‐disease (H‐C‐T‐P‐D) network was visualized using Cytoscape software. A total of 529 compounds, 2,335 active compound targets, and 120 skin aging targets were obtained. GO enrichment revealed 1,635 biological processes, 67 cellular components, and 121 molecular functions. The study suggests that GG and CD have the potential to treat skin photoaging by targeting multiple targets, such as TP53, TNF, AKT1, IL6, and IL‐1B, as well as multiple pathways, such as those in cancer, apoptosis, TNF, IL‐17, and the AGE‐RAGE signaling pathway. Experiment validation is necessary to confirm the preliminary network pharmacology results.
Visual Analysis of a Binary Study of Stroke Patients and Caregivers
Authors: Wei Xinting , Deng Can , Zhang Xin , Ni Chunping , Gai Haiyun
Published: June 2024

Objective: To understand the current situation and trend of the research on stroke patients and caregivers, and to provide reference for researchers to broaden the research on stroke patients and caregivers. Design: The CiteSpace software was used to visually analyze 544 articles related to stroke patients and caregivers. Methods: CiteSpace software is a Java application that supports knowledge research, data visualization and literature database analysis. The following data were searched: title, abstract, year, keyword, author, academic institution. CiteSpace software was used for visual analysis of authors and institutions, keyword co-occurrence, keyword clustering and keyword emergence of the included literature. Results: A total of 544 articles related to stroke patients and caregivers were included, and the annual number of articles related to stroke patients and caregivers showed an increasing trend in the past 10 years. The top three institutions are from the UK, the US and the Netherlands, and the top three authors are from Italy and the US. The most common keywords were "quality of life," "depression," and "anxiety."
Pre-School Teachers’ Views on the Impact of Visual Arts Education on Early Childhood Education
Authors: Vasilaki Vasiliki
Published: July 2024

The current study explores the impact of visual arts education on early childhood, highlighting its role in enhancing creativity, imagination, and emotional expression in pre-school children. It explores the perspectives of pre-school teachers on the importance of visual arts in children’s development and the challenges they face when integrating the arts into the curriculum. The study used quantitative and qualitative research methods. The study highlights how pre-school educators value the visual arts for its potential to enhance cognitive and social skills and how demographic factors influence these perceptions. In addition, it explores the practical aspects of art education, including classroom management and resource allocation, to offer a comprehensive view of the current state and future potential of visual arts in early childhood education. Finally, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the central role of the visual arts in early education. It highlights the need for supportive educational policies and resources to enrich the learning environment.
Interrogating Ambivalence, Identity and Supplementarity in Anurag Mathur’s The Inscrutable Americans
Authors: Alwar Sangeetha
Published: June 2024

The Inscrutable Americans chronicles Gopal's misadventures in America. His journey for a better education puts him in the middle of the outrageous and the grotesque realities of America as he desperately tries to cling to the comfort of his Indian identity. He battles racism, feelings of insecurity, familial expectations and judgement all the while interrogating his cultural beliefs of morality and sexuality. Through Gopal, Mathur accomplishes what many postcolonial and diasporic writers fail to do: a sense of humour amidst cultural anxiety. Through the ideas of Ambivalance, Subalterity and Hybridity as proposed by Bhabha and Spivak, the paper attempts to examine the challenges faced by Gopal, his recognition of otherhood, his constant questioning of identity and the gradual acceptance of ambivalence in a foreign land.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Applications: The Role of Image Processing in Enhancing User Interaction and Experience
Authors: Shaikh Saniya
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies have revolutionized the way users interact with digital environments, providing immersive experiences that blend the real and virtual worlds. Image processing plays a pivotal role in creating realistic AR/VR experiences by enabling accurate rendering, real-time interaction, and enhanced user engagement. This paper explores the fundamental principles of image processing in AR/VR applications, examines advanced techniques for improving user interaction and experience, and discusses future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
A Study on Green Marketing Strategy Adoption by Indian Political Party Brands with Special Emphasis on Marketing
Authors: Reddy M. Akhila
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This study explores the adoption of green marketing strategies by political parties in India, with a focus on their marketing practices and environmental sustainability initiatives. In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards sustainability in various sectors, including politics, driven by increasing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures. Methodologically, the study employs qualitative research methods including case studies and content analysis of party manifestos, speeches, and promotional materials. By examining these sources, the study seeks to identify trends, challenges, and successes in the adoption and implementation of green marketing strategies by political parties. The findings are expected to provide insights into the effectiveness of green marketing in enhancing political brand image, engaging voters concerned with environmental issues, and influencing policy discourse. Moreover, the study aims to contribute to the literature on green marketing in emerging economies like India, where sustainability practices are increasingly becoming a focal point for organizations across sectors.
Experienciando o WhatsApp como ferramenta de avaliação colaborativa
Authors: Griebler Gustavo , Inda Luísa Sabedra , Caurio Aline Castro , Roehrs Rafael
Published: July 2024

Este estudo ancora-se em um experimento conduzido com alunos de um instituto federal de educação do RS. A experiência teve por objetivo utilizar o aplicativo de troca de mensagens WhatsApp como facilitador para a resolução de um conjunto de questões de forma colaborativa. O método foi qualitativo, em um tipo de pesquisa participante, além da técnica de observação. Em um primeiro momento, com o WhatsApp sendo utilizado como suporte para resolução de prova tradicional, houve desconhecimento de como conduzir a atividade. Mas, na segunda parte, em atividades remotas, com uso do aplicativo em que cada aluno recebia uma pergunta para colaborar e responder, os estudantes entenderam a atividade. Notou-se a construção conjunta das respostas, por mais que existisse o desconhecimento na sua resolução em determinados momentos.
Digitalization and competitive advantage: Insights from manufacturing sector
Authors: Gashi Silvana , Liça Denada , Trebicka Brunela
Published: July 2024

The study explores the critical role of digitalization in enhancing the competitive advantage of Albanian manufacturing firms amidst a rapidly changing business environment (Guo et al., 2023). It examines various data sources to understand how digital transformation influences firm performance and strategies in Albania. The findings reveal that digitalization significantly boosts profitability, market share, and innovation in these firms, enabling a faster response to market shifts and customer needs. Key drivers for digital adoption in the Albanian manufacturing sector include market trends, competitive pressures, and technological advancements. However, challenges such as financial constraints, skill gaps in the workforce, and data security issues are also prevalent (Kalaj et al., 2022). The research concludes that digitalization is a strategic necessity for Albanian manufacturing firms aiming to establish themselves as industry leaders. By effectively leveraging digital technologies and overcoming related hurdles, these firms can excel in the global market. This condensed summary presents the essence of the original text, focusing on the main findings and conclusions of the research on digitalization in the Albanian manufacturing industry.
Stent duodenal en obstrucción maligna del tracto de salida gástrico en un centro de referencia de Cundinamarca: serie de casos
Authors: Gutiérrez Morantes Margarita , Garzón Olarte Martín Alonso , Gómez Andrea , Marulanda Juan Carlos , Hormaza Arteaga Natan , Marrugo Katherine , Molano Juan Carlos , Moya Valenzuela Laura Marcela , Labrador Christian , Rey Tovar Mario Humberto
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: describir la experiencia de la inserción del stent duodenal en pacientes con obstrucción maligna del tracto de salida gástrico en un centro de referencia de tercer nivel de Cundinamarca.
Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional, serie de casos. Pacientes con obstrucción maligna del tracto de salida gástrico (OTSG) diagnosticados entre diciembre de 2019 y febrero de 2022 llevados a inserción de stent metálico autoexpandible duodenal en la unidad de Gastroenterología del Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana.
Resultados: 17 pacientes fueron incluidos, de los cuales el 76 % eran hombres, con una edad promedio de 69 años (desviación estándar [DE]: 11 años). Se encontró adenocarcinoma gástrico confirmado por histología en el 82 % de los pacientes, y el 41 % tenía carcinomatosis peritoneal. El éxito técnico fue del 100 % y el éxito clínico fue del 88 % (15 pacientes). En cuanto al tamaño del stent utilizado, el 35 % (6 pacientes) fue de 12 cm, el 53 % (9 pacientes) de 9 cm y el 12 % (2 pacientes) de 6 cm. Se utilizó guía fluoroscópica y endoscópica en el 88 % de los casos. La sobrevida de los pacientes en el seguimiento fue en promedio de 84 días (2,8 meses; rango: 0-414 días) y actualmente 1 paciente continúa en vigilancia posterior a la inserción de stent en el tiempo descrito del estudio.
Conclusión: el stent duodenal es una alternativa de manejo paliativo efectiva y segura en los pacientes con OTSG que permite mejorar los síntomas y, en especial, la tolerancia a la vía oral y el egreso hospitalario temprano en este grupo de pacientes con una enfermedad neoplásica avanzada terminal en fase de manejo paliativo, lo que disminuye la necesidad de manejo quirúrgico.
Metástasis de cáncer pulmonar en el páncreas, diagnóstico por ultrasonografía endoscópica: reporte de caso
Authors: García Cristancho Estefanía , Ferreira Bohorquez Edgar Julian , Tovar Fierro German Manuel , Gaona Morales Diana Rossío
Published: June 2024

Tan solo el 2% de las lesiones tumorales malignas en el páncreas representan lesiones metastásicas. La ultrasonografía endoscópica biliopancreática, con posibilidad de biopsia guiada, es uno de los principales métodos diagnósticos disponibles actualmente para las lesiones en el páncreas. Se describe el caso de un paciente masculino con antecedente de carcinoma de células pequeñas de pulmón con hallazgos de lesión tumoral en el páncreas correspondiente a metástasis.
Enfermedad celiaca, un enemigo silencioso: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Urbano Albán Diana Carolina , Díaz Idrobo Bairon , Hooker Herrera Rosales Sebastián , Hooker Mosquera Julio Cesar
Published: June 2024

La enfermedad celiaca (EC) es una enteropatía inmunomediada con compromiso sistémico en individuos genéticamente susceptibles, causada por una respuesta inmunitaria al gluten ingerido. La única terapia para la EC es una dieta libre de gluten (DLG).
Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 55 años que acudió al servicio de urgencias por saciedad precoz, intolerancia a las leguminosas, distensión abdominal y diarrea crónica, además de parestesias en los miembros superiores e inferiores. Adicionalmente, describió una disminución de la clase funcional por disnea y pérdida involuntaria de aproximadamente 20 kilogramos de peso en los últimos 2 años. Se realizó una esofagogastroduodenoscopia con protocolo para EC, junto con serología para la misma, lo cual confirmó la sospecha diagnóstica inicial. Se indicó tratamiento con dieta libre de gluten y suplementación nutricional, que produjo una mejoría significativa del cuadro clínico.
EndoFlip pilórico y su utilidad clínica en gastroparesia
Authors: Hani de Ardila Albis Cecilia , Chaar Hernandez Aldair Jose , Hernandez Meza Juan Samuel , Cañadas Garrido Raul Antonio , Figueredo Peña Maria Del Carmen
Published: June 2024

La gastroparesia es un trastorno crónico de la motilidad gástrica que genera un deterioro marcado de la calidad de vida y costos significativos en los sistemas de salud. Las terapias médicas son limitadas para su manejo, por lo cual ha surgido un entusiasmo creciente en las terapias dirigidas al píloro. La sonda de imagen luminal funcional (FLIP) ha demostrado ser una herramienta diagnóstica útil para evaluar las características del píloro, especialmente en casos refractarios, en los que podría guiar hacia una mejor estrategia de manejo y, en muchos casos, predecir la respuesta clínica.
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINATION OF MERCURY IN TAP WATER AND FISH MUSCLE TISSUE SAMPLES USING Mo-COATED TUNGSTEN-COIL ATOM TRAP COLD VAPOR ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY
Authors: Atasoy Muhammet
Published: June 2024

In this study, a new and low-cost technique for the determination of ultra-trace level of total mercury (T-Hg) was developed by combining a Mo-coated tungsten-coil (W-coil) placed in a quartz tube atomizer for in situ trapping of gaseous mercury with a conventional cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry (CV-AAS). The optimum operating conditions of the parameters in the proposed technique were determined experimentally in order to achieve lower detection limits. The analytical results obtained from the developed approach were compared with those obtained from the traditional CV-AAS technique. The developed technique demonstrated a significant 39.7-fold improvement in sensitivity compared to the traditional technique, as expressed by the characteristic concentration (C0). The technique described yielded a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.017 µg L-1 and a relative standard deviation (RSD%) of 3.6% for a capture time of 120 s. The proposed analytical procedure was utilized to determine the concentrations of Hg in certified reference materials, spiked tap water samples and fish muscle tissue samples. The recovery values for the water samples were satisfactory, ranging between 104.9% and 111.3%.
2019 Türkçe Dersi Öğretim Programı ile 2024 Türkçe Dersi Öğretim Programının Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Kaya Mustafa , Aydın Erkan
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 2019 Türkçe Dersi Öğretim Programıyla 2024 Türkçe Öğretim Programının benzer ve farklı yönlerini tespit etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda ilgili Türkçe Dersi Öğretim Programları çeşitli değişkenler açısından detaylı bir incelemeye tabi tutulduğu için nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma materyali ve veri toplama araçları 2019 TDÖP ve 2024 TDÖP’tür. Bu dokümanlardan elde edilen veriler, betimsel bir analiz yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. İnceleme sürecinde programların amaçları, değerleri, öğrenme alanları, ölçme ve değerlendirme ilkeleri, kazanımları, temaları, metin sayıları ve nitelikleri gibi başlıklardan bulgular üretilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda her iki programın genel amaçlarından ölçme ve değerlendirme ilkelerine kadar çeşitli benzerlikler tespit edilmiştir. Özellikle programlarda, temel beceri alanlarının ve öğrencilerin bireysel farklılıklarının esas alındığı; programların ölçme ve değerlendirme açısından yapılandırmacı ve süreç odaklı olduğu; beceri ve kazanım odaklı yapısının olduğu görülmektedir. Ancak 2024 programının 2019 programına göre bazı farklılıklarının olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Buna göre 2024 programında kazanım ifadesinin yerine öğrenme çıktısı ifadesine yer verildiği, tema sayısının ve zorunlu temaların azaltıldığı, dil yapıları ve söz varlığına yönelik çıktıların eklediği, görev odaklı ölçme ve değerlendirmenin benimsendiği, üretim atölyeleri, programlar arası bileşenler ve kavramların eklendiği, temaların içerikleri ve işleniş akışı gibi özelliklerin eklendiği tespit edilmiştir.
Student Preferences in the Milk Market
Authors: Bórawski Piotr , Grzybowska-Brzezińska Mariola
Published: June 2024

The article presents consumer preferences on the milk market. The research was conducted on a group of 98 students studying management at the Higher School of Economics and Social Sciences in Ostrołęka in 2014. The research showed that the respondents are young and they pay the greatest attention to: quality, brand and price. The respondents buy milk every day or several times a week. The students ranked ease of purchase, product quality, and wide choice of products as the most important factors in their decision to buy a particular milk from a particular vendor. They also indicated the most important information on a container was the percentage of fat and the expiration date.