bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Representative dissimilar path queries: accommodating human movement dynamics in road networks
Authors: Hashem Tanzima , Duckham Matt , Monjur Mahathir , Islam Fariha Tabassum
Published: May 2023

We introduce a representative dissimilar path (RDP) query, a novel type of path query in road networks. The k representative paths (RPs) between a source and a destination locations have k smallest costs for a feature (e.g., length, number of road intersections, or straightness). Given x features and k, an RDP query returns a set of paths for a source-destination pair such that the path set includes at least one of the k RPs for every feature, and the path set's similarity score is minimized. We formulate a novel measure to quantify the similarity of a set of paths. Considering different road features and incorporating the novel similarity measure in the computation of RDPs allow us to accommodate the human movement dynamics between two locations in an effective way. Finding the RDPs is a computational challenge because an RDP query requires computing the RPs for multiple features and then finding the RDPs from an exponential number of path combinations. We develop an efficient solution to answer RDP queries. The underlying ideas behind the efficiency of our algorithms are the refinement of the search space, finding the RPs for multiple features with a single search, and exploiting both the lower and upper bounds of the path set's similarity score while identifying the RDPs. We show the efficacy of the RDP query and the efficiency of our solution to answer the RDP query in extensive experiments using real datasets.
Inferring routing preferences from user-generated trajectories using a compression criterion
Authors: Forsch Axel , Oehrlein Johannes , Niedermann Benjamin , Haunert Jan-Henrik
Published: May 2023

The optimal path between two vertices in a graph depends on the optimization objective, which is often defined as a weighted sum of multiple criteria. When integrating two criteria, their relative importance is expressed with a balance factor α. We present a new approach for inferring α from trajectories. The core of our approach is a compression algorithm that requires a graph G representing a transportation network, two edge costs modeling routing criteria, and a path P in G representing the trajectory. It yields a minimum subsequence S of the sequence of vertices of P and a balance factor α, such that the path P can be fully reconstructed from S, G, its edge costs, and α. By minimizing the size of S over α, we learn the balance factor that corresponds best to the user's routing preferences. In an evaluation with crowd-sourced cycling trajectories, we weigh the usage of official signposted cycle routes against other routes. More than 50% of the trajectories can be segmented into five optimal sub-paths or less. Almost 40% of the trajectories indicate that the cyclist is willing to take a detour of 50% over the geodesic shortest path to use an official cycle path.
Molecular Cytogenetics and Immunophenotypic Characterization of Childhood Acute Leukaemia Patients in Tertiary Care Center of Bangladesh – An observative study
Authors: Ferdousi Professor Col (Rtd) Shormin Ara , Moslem Lt Col  Mir Hasan Md. , Nahar Lt Col Kamrun
Published: May 2023

Background: Childhood leukemia is genetically a heterogeneous disease. Various types of cytogenetic abnormalities and immunophenotypic character are present in leukaemia which are important for risk stratification, treatment and play as significant prognostic factor. Pediatric acute leukaemia presents with varying clinical, morphological, immunological and molecular characteristics. It is very highly curable if diagnosed and treated properly. For detail typing and subtyping of acute leukemia immunophenotyping and cytogenetics are crucial. The aim of this study was to find out the genetic abnormalities and immunophenotypic characterization of childhood acute leukaemia patients in Bangladesh. Material & Methods: This was a retrospective observational study and was conducted in the Department of pediatric hemato-oncology of Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka and Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from February,2014 to March, 2022. There was total 98 cases of acute leukaemia. Results: In total 98 patients completed the study. We found that 79.59% patients were ALL and 20.41% patients were AML. Among ALL 80.64% were B cell type, 6.40% were T cell Type ; 12.82 % had TEL/AML1 or ETV6/RUNX1 t(12;21)(p13;q22), 5.13% patient had TCF3/PBX1 or E2A/PBX1 t(1;19)(q23;p13). In AML30.00% patient had PML/RARAt(15;17)(q22;q21), 10.00% patient had AML1/ETO or RUNX1/CBFA2T1 t(8;21) (q22;q22), 5.00% patient had FLT3/ ITD. In case of B-ALL highest expression of antigen was CD19 (91.64%) followed by CD10 (80.58%), HLADR (67.94%), CD22 (72.68%), CD79a (72.68%), TdT (52.14%) and CD34 (48.98%). In 44.24% cases there was co-expression of CD10 and CD19 and there was 11.6% expression of myeloid marker CD13 and 1.58% expression of T cell marker CD5. In case of T-ALL there was 100% expression of CD3. Expression of other antigen CD4, CD5, CD7, CD8, CD4/8 co-expression, TdT was 60%. There was 40% expression of CD1a and CD2. There was 20% expression of CD10, CD34 and TCRab also. In case of AML highest expression was MPO (93.75%) followed by CD33 (87.50%), CD13 (81.25%), CD117 (75%), HLADR (43.75%) and CD64 (50%). There was 6.25% aberrant expression of B-ALL marker CD19 and T-ALL marker CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7 also. Conclusion: Depending on this study we can say that except few variations distribution of immunophenotypical subtypes and genetic abnormalities of childhood acute leukaemia are almost similar to other literature published from neighboring countries.This study will serve as a guideline for future study in our country in this aspect.
Financial Status and Recurrence of Modifiable Gamble Variables of non-Transferable Sicknesses in Youthful Grown-ups (age 25-40 years) of Bahawalpur
Authors: Hassan Summaira , Hamna Sundas
Published: May 2023

Aims: To find out the frequency of modifiable gamble variables of non-transferable sicknesses in youthful grown-ups (age 25-40 yrs) of Bahawalpur and to compare modifiable gamble variables of non-transferable sicknesses among different financial status. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study Place and Duration: Four areas of Bahawalpur City: Model Town A &B, Tibba Badar Sher and Bhatta No. 2,3 from April 2019 to September 2019. Methodology: Multi stage sampling was done to draw the sample. The sample size of 240 was calculated by using WHO software sample size calculation after adding 10% response error. Data was collected through a predesigned and pretested questionnaire. BMI was calculated by measuring height and weight. The data was entered and analyzed through SPSS version 24.Mean and standard deviations were calculated for quantitative variables like age and BMI. Simple Frequencies and percentages were calculated. Chi square test was used as the test of significance for qualitative variables. Results: The frequency of various gamble variables was found highest in the participants falling in the working financial class (58.3%) i.e., smoking (11.3%), low dietary intake of natural products like fruits and vegetables 55.6% and 51.7% respectively while low physical activity 71%. The relationship of these factors with gender and age was statistically significant. Conclusion: Varieties in the dispersion of hazard factors contends specific concentration over individual ways of behaving, individual decisions and obligations to be featured . Purposeful planning of conditions to advance sound ways of behaving is fundamental and promising to diminish the pervasiveness of these ways of life sicknesses. Keywords: Modifiable gamble variables, youthful grown up, sickness
To Compare Mean Dash Score at 12 Weeks in Distal Radius Fracture Patients Treated Operatively (ORIF Group) Versus Those Treated Non-Operatively (CAST Group)
Authors: Ahmed Syed Kamran , Tanweer Malik Osama , Saeed Sadaf , Faiz Aqsa
Published: May 2023

Aim: To compare wrist function by mean of DASH score at 12 weeks in distal radial fracture patients treated operatively (ORIF group) versus those treated non-operatively (CAST group). Methodology: The randomized controlled trial was conducted at The Indus Hospital Karachi, which is a tertiary care hospital from 1st January 2017 to 30th June 2017 and the 12 weeks follow up was taken after the recruitment of the last patient and 96 patients were enrolled. Patients in the operative group were treated with a volar locking plate. Reduction and stabilization of fracture were done with the application of 2.7mm volar locking titanium distal radius anatomically contoured implants. Non-operative Treatment Protocol was that All patients were complete a six weeks immobilization in a splint. One repeated manipulation if needed was accepted in the first 3 weeks. Passive and active finger motion from the starting was encouraged. Formal physiotherapy in this group was started 6 weeks after the removal of the cast. In the twelfth week, the functional assessment was examined by a physiotherapist or orthopaedic resident in both the Cast group and ORIF. Results: Thirty (31.3%) were in operative and 66(68.8%) were in non-operative group. No significant difference were found in age, height, weight, and BMI between both the groups (Mean: 42.7 vs 41.6 years, p=0.644; 156.5 vs 156.4 cm, p=0.962, 61.0 vs 59.5 kg, p=0.557, 24.9 vs 24.5, p=0.395 respectively). Moreover, distribution of gender, dominant hand, and injured hand was also similar in both the groups (p=0.427, p=0.587, and p= 0.673). DASH score were found to be significantly lower in operative group as compared to non-operative cast group (median 17.5 vs 28.8, p<0.0001, mean 16.6 vs 27.9, p<0.0001). Conclusion: At 12 weeks volar locking plates significantly produced better clinical and functional outcomes as compared with the treatment by Cast. The significantly anatomical reduction was more possible to be conserved in the operating group, but in the operative group, early mobilization achieved is the key to better achieving functional outcomes. Keywords: Distal radius extra-articular fractures, DASH score, Wrist function
Detection of Β-Lactamase OXA Genes and Biofilm Production in Carbapenem Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli
Authors: Sarwar Amna , Gillani Syeda Zahra , Shahbakht Rana Muhammad , Shafqat Fiza , Nisar Ajmal , Mengal Sidra , Ashraf Abeera , Asif Zian
Published: May 2023

Objectives: The emergence of carbapenem resistance in biofilm producer Gram-negative bacteria poses a substantial challenge to manage infections. This study aimed to evaluate biofilm production and molecular characterization of carbapenem resistance Gram-negative rods. Methods: Total of 46 bacteria were isolated from various clinical samples, including blood, CSF, urine, sputum, saliva, tracheal secretion, and pus. Following the standard guidelines for bacterial identification (CLSI), bacterial pathogens are isolated and identified. The antibiotic susceptibility profile was obtained against commercially available antibiotics including Amoxicillin, Amikacin, Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Imipenem, Meropenem, Gentamycin, Tobramycin, Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tazobactam, Ciprofloxacin, and Levofloxacin following CLSI guidelines. Biofilm production potential was quantified by using 96-well flat bottom microtiter plates. Phenotypic and molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant bacteria was performed. The genotypic resistance to carbapenem was determined using OXA-23, OXA-24, OXA-51 and OXA-58 gene primers. Results: The Gram-negative bacterial strains were found as Acinetobacter baumannii, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Serratia marcescens. The phenotypic resistance against carbapenem drugs was 95%. DNA of carbapenem-resistant bacteria isolated by commercially available kit and polymerase chain reaction assay was performed and optimized to identify OXA-23 (84%), OXA-24(90%), OXA-51(83%) and OXA-58(80%) gene in bacterial strains. Practical Implication: For better and prompt management of antimicrobial resistance further work on genetics is required and warranted to produce gene effective drugs to enhance antimicrobial effect of carbapenems. Conclusion: The prevalence of carbapenem resistance among Gram-negative bacilli was high. OXA genes have raised clinical concern and further study is required to detect carbapenemase-producing bacteria. Keywords: Antibiotic Resistance, Biofilm, Carbapenem-resistance, Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens, β-lactamases, OXA-23, OXA-24, OXA-51 and OXA-58
Histopathological Review of Skin Diseases: A Three Years Survey of 510 Skin Biopsies in Multan
Authors: Ali Sehar Shamshad , Ali Kanwar Sajid , Kanwar Rozina , Kamran Khalid Hafiz Muhammad , Kashif Zertaj
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Skin ailments share a major disease burden worldwide (1, 2).They are considerably frequent in underdeveloped nations and encompass simple ailments like inflammation and pimples to certain grave diseases like skin melanomas (3). However, the type and prevalence of skin disorders differ from area to area on account of dissimilar habitat (4, 5). Skin disorders influence human lives in various ways and many a times the dermal epidermal conditions point some internal ongoing serious disease (6). A vast majority of skin diseases are treated on the basis of clinical diagnosis without confirmation through biopsy. Microscopic examination is mandatory for verification and precise diagnosis and to direct the clinician to opt suitable treatment (7). Considering their importance, the research work being done on the prevalence of specific disorders in particular regions in our country appears deficient especially considering the clinicopathological consonance. The current research was outlined to acumen the skin diseases related burden in our institute. Aim & Objective: The aim of this research is to evaluate the histopathological diversity of skin diseases and their prevalence in Multan region along with the clinic-pathological consonance. Study Design: Retrospective cross sectional study Place and Duration: Histopathology and dermatology departments of Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College and Trust Hospital Multan, from January 2020 to December 2022. Material and Methods: Histopathological reports of all skin biopsies were sorted. The required data like age, gender, clinical presentation, site of the lesion, dermatologist’s findings, and their clinical provisional impression with differential diagnoses were documented along with the histopathological microscopic opinion. The particulars were gathered from clinical files, histopathological demand forms and documented reports. Results: A sum of 510 skin biopsies was received in histopathology section. Out of these, 280 (54.9%) were females and remaining 230 (45.1%) were males. The mean age was 34.70 years (ranging from 2 to 84 years). Most of them were between ages 16-30 years. Majority of the lesions were benign non cancerous and related to skin appendages. Epidermal inclusion cyst appeared to be the most prevalent. Out of 510 biopsies, 68 (13.3%) turned out to be malignant neoplasms. Conclusion: A vast majority of skin diseases are treated only on the basis of clinical diagnosis. The present study revealed that the histopathological opinion was consistent with the clinical judgment in 63 % of the cases, unveiling the significance of histopathological examination that is must for saving time and expenses of the patients. It also helps in reduction of the morbidity related to various skin disorders Keywords: Histopathology, dermatology, skin disorders, skin cancers, epidermal inclusion cyst
Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in Removing Small and Large Stones
Authors: Mahesar Muhammad Adeel , Memon Waqar Ahmed , Ghanghro Abdul Qayoom , Mangi Shabir Ahmed , Soomro Naveed , Altaf Javed
Published: May 2023

Objective: To examined the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the removal of small and large stones. Study Design: Observational prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Urology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro from 1st January 2018 to 31st January 2019. Methodology: Two hundred patients, 139 males and 61 females, who underwent extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for stones were enrolled. The participants were separated into two groups based on stone size group A (stones measuring between 1.5 to 2.0 cm) and group B (stones measuring between 2.0 and 2.5 cm). Patients who were pediatric or had co-morbidities were excluded. The number of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy sessions and the number of beams per session were determined based on the clearance of the stones, if the radiology report indicated that the stones were completely cleared or if fragments smaller than 2 mm in diameter were present. Results: In group A, only 26 patients had partial clearance while in group B only 2 patients had partial clearance. The majority of the patients in both groups did not report any complications. The most common complaint was isolated haematuria, with 9 (4.5%) patients in the one session group, 16 (8%) in the two session group, and 5 (2.5%) in the three or more session group reporting this symptom Two patients in group A had hematoma along with haematuria, one patient in group A had massive haematuria that required transfusion, and one patient in each group reported having steintrasse with haematuria. In addition, one patient in group A had an isolated hematoma. Conclusion: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy is effective and first-line treatment option for small renal stones. For ureteric stones, the location of stones should be taken into account, as this can have an effect on the stone-free rate and efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Keywords: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), Stone removal, Ureteric Stones, Haematuria
The Impact of Covid-19 Vaccines on Sperm Quality
Authors: Abro Mujeeb-ur-Rehman , Pirzado Sania , Dahar Barkat Ali , Shaikh Khairunisa , Ahmed Masood , Unar Fozia
Published: May 2023

Objective: To determine the impact of Covid-19 vaccines on sperm quality. Study Design: Case control study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana from 1st July 2022 to 31st December 2022. Methodology: Patients were enrolled as 50 those who had PCR confirmed Covid 19 history and 50 those who never got Covid-19. On this basis those cases who had a Covid-19 history were placed in group A while those who did not had Covid-19 history were placed in Group B. Patients clinical history including anamnesis, marital status, cryptorchidism, operative varicocele, or any chronic ailment were documented. A counting chamber was used for sperm count in a 100 square area. Spermatozoa was measured as either rapid-progressively motile (Type a), or as slow-progressively-motile (Type b), or as situ motile (Type c), and finally as immobile (Type d). The total semen sperm count was gained by multiplication of concentration of sperm with its volume. Results: Volume and concentration was significantly different in both study groups. Difference in tail anomaly was also observed. In group A, it was 29.20 ± 10.26 while 27.59 ± 12.31 was the value of group B. Almost equal number of participants were married. Azoospermia was only found among Covid patients. Conclusion: Azoospermia was only found in Covid patients and no such results were obtained from Covid negative patients. Keywords: Spermatogenesis, Impairment, Corona virus, Congestion, Angiotensin
EVALUATING CREDIT RISK MODELS
Authors: Romanus Nwafor Anumudu , Joy.T Okoli
Published: May 2023

Empirical testing of competing theories lies at the heart of social science and applied Science research. We demonstrate that a well-known class of statistical models, called finite mixture models, provides an effective way of rival theory testing. In the proposed framework, each observation is assumed to be generated either from statistical models implied by one of the competing theories or more generally from a weighted combination of multiple statistical models under consideration. Researchers can then estimate the probability that a specific observation is consistent with each rival theory. By modeling this probability with covariates, one can also explore the condition under which a particular theory applies. We discuss a principles way to identify a list of observations that are statistically consistent with each theory and propose measure of the overall performance of each competing theory. We illustrate the relatives’ advantages of our method over existing methods through empirical and stimulation studies.
MAULANA AZAD’S RELIGIOUS PSYCHE AND PHILOSOPHY OF WAHDAT-E ADYAN AND ITS RELEVANCE
Authors: Hussain Muzaffar
Published: May 2023

With More than 1700 tafaseer of Al-Quran (commentaries of Al-Quran) till recently leading to more than 187 Islamic sects so far, only two tafaseer of Al-Quran are unique and explain the Quranic Epistemology in altogether different luminosities. The one is by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the other by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Like Sir Syed Ahamd Khan, Maulana Azad also rebelled and thoroughly dissented against the continuing tradition of ‘orthodox version’ of tafseer. He provided the basic foundations for the future generations to correctly understand Al-Quran, by putting away the fairy notions of Jannah, houries, jinn and other such metaphysical unexplained supernatural phenomena. and everything harmonious rather he deduced from Quran the very hard facts that Quran exhorts its believer to “to remain constantly in action and work hard…so that Allah could elevate the qaum of believers to the highest pedestal here in this world and hereafter” different notion from the stock of great Tafseer writers, but his Tafseer could transfigure in quite dissimilar parameters as against those who toed the line of earlier Tafseer writers.
MANAGEMEN FISIOTERAPI DENGAN TERAPI LATIHAN PADA KASUS LOW BACK PAIN ET. CAUSA ISCHIALGIA: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Lusia Intan Purnamasari  , Umi Budi Rahayu  , Kingkinnarti Kingkinnarti
Published: May 2023

Background: Ischialgia is a manifestation of low back pain that occurs due to clamping of the ischiadicus nerve which causes paraesthesia/tingling along the course of the ischiadicus nerve roots, this condition will cause low back pain. Complaints are felt such as discomfort, limited movement that interferes with functional activities. Exercise therapy is given an effect in repairing, recovering, and increasing the body's physiology and physical function. The types of exercise therapy given are stretching, core stability and strengthening. Objektive: Knowing physiotherapy management with exercise therapy methods in case of low back pain et. causa ischialgia. Methods: Research using the Case Report method was carried out at Dr. Harjono S Ponorogo Hospital in a 66-year-old male patient diagnosed with physiotherapy for low back pain et. causa ischialgia with complaints of lower back pain and feeling pain radiating to the right hind thigh. Patients were given intervention in the form of exercise therapy which was carried out 1 week 2 times. Result: The exercise therapy which was carried out 3 times resulted in a decrease in pain, an increase in muscle strength, an increase in trunk LGS, there was no increase in functional activity, and there was an increase in measurements of the risk of falling. Conclusion: Based on the research using Case Report, it shows that physiotherapy management with the exercise therapy method in cases of low back pain et. causa ischialgia, as a whole the evaluation results found an increase.
Information management in school libraries: a systematic review of the literature
Authors: Pereira Alessandra dos Santos , Costa Murilo Marques , Silva Ronaldo Rodrigues da , Pires Roseli Vieira
Published: May 2023

The study approaches information management focused on the context of school libraries through a systematic literature review carried out in the following databases: CAPES, EBSCO and SciELO journals, using the descriptors "information management" AND " school library. Thus, the general objective of this research proposes to carry out a systematic literature review on studies related to information management in school libraries. Therefore, we intend to discuss the concept of information management in the context of school libraries; carry out a mapping of articles that deal with the object of study; and analyze the works that approach the proposed theme. The searches resulted in 9 articles, from which the information considered relevant for analysis was extracted. The results point to the importance of information management in the context of school libraries so that knowledge and information can be managed in a planned, organized, interdisciplinary and intentional way.
Ảnh hưởng của hàm lượng vitamin E bổ sung vào thức ăn đến sinh trưởng và thành phần sinh hóa của cá chim vây vàng Trachinotus blochii (Lacépède, 1801)
Authors: Phạm Thị Hạnh , Nguyễn Tấn Khang , Trần Vĩ Hích , Lê Minh Hoàng
Published: May 2023

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm đánh giá ảnh hưởng của vitamin E lên sinh trưởng, tỷ lệ sống, chỉ số gan (HSI), chỉ số nội tạng (VSI) và thành phần sinh hóa của cá chim vây vàng Trachinotus blochii giai đoạn giống trong thời gian 10 tuần. Cá có chiều dài trung bình khoảng 6,31 cm, khối lượng khoảng 4,7 g được bố trí ngẫu nhiên vào 18 bể composite 200 L. Thí nghiệm gồm 5 nghiệm thức bổ sung vitamin E (100, 200, 400, 800 và 1600 mg/kg thức ăn) và 1 nghiệm thức không bổ sung vitamin E (đối chứng). Mỗi nghiệm thức lặp lại 3 lần. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, việc bổ sung vitamin E có ảnh hưởng đến các chỉ tiêu tăng trưởng (LG, WG, SGRL , SGRW , chỉ số gan và thành phần sinh hóa của cá. Tốc độ tăng trưởng của cá, HSI, hàm lượng protein và lipid tăng dần theo các mức bổ sung vitamin E và đạt giá trị cao nhất ở nghiệm thức 400 mg/kg, thấp nhất ở nghiệm thức đối chứng (P < 0,05). Không có sự khác biệt về các chỉ tiêu này khi bổ sung vitamin E ở các mức cao hơn (800 và 1.600 mg/kg). Tỷ lệ sống và chỉ số VSI của cá cũng không có sự sai khác khi bổ sung hay không bổ sung vitamin E. Từ nghiên cứu này có thể nhận thấy hàm lượng vitamin E 400 mg/kg phù hợp cho tăng trưởng, nâng cao chỉ số gan và chất lượng thịt cá của cá chim vây vàng giai đoạn giống.
An introduction to schema coaching techniques, part 1: The schema octagon
Authors: McCormick Iain
Published: May 2023

Coaching psychologists are at the forefront of developments in the coaching field because, with suitable training and ethical adherence, they have been able to adapt and adopt evidence-based methods from related fields, for example, the adaption of solution-focused therapy into solution focused coaching. Schema coaching, a new approach, has been developed by utilising the methods and techniques of schema therapy which have initially been applied to clients in the workforce. An Early Maladaptive Schema (EMS) is an organised persistent pattern of thought and behaviour that typically develops in early childhood and is self-defeating or dysfunctional. For example, a client with the failure EMS may be a highly trained and experienced professional but despite this is haunted by an underlying sense that things will go badly wrong at any moment. Schema coaching systematically integrates a range of techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness and gestalt therapy. The techniques of schema coaching include: case conceptualisation, schema psychoeducation, imagery rescripting, transformational chairwork, schema challenge, mindful release, emotional exposure and relapse prevention. This paper is the first in a series on schema coaching and focuses on the range of EMSs, coping styles and modes (mood states) relevant to coaching. It includes a summary of the effectiveness research on the schema approach and introduces the key concept of limited reparenting.
Self-stigma, public stigma and attitudes to seeking coaching among college students
Authors: Murphy Mike , O’Donovan Hugh , O’Leary Pat
Published: May 2023

Background

While there is evidence for the effectiveness of coaching, it cannot be of benefit unless clients avail of it. Attitudes are an important predictor of intention and behaviour, and research shows that both self-stigma and public stigma are predictors of attitudes to seeking psychotherapy while one study (Murphy et al., 2022) has found similar patterns in relation to coaching in a working population. Such work has not been conducted among higher education students.

Aims

To examine the relationship of both self-stigma and public stigma to attitudes to seeking coaching psychology support among higher education students.

Method

A cross-sectional, survey style design was applied, with the data gathered online.

Results

Controlling for age and sex, self-stigma emerged as having a strong relationship with attitudes to seeking coaching psychology support. Public stigma did not have a significant direct relationship with attitudes, either bivariately or multivariately. Public stigma did have an indirect relationship with attitudes, mediated by self-stigma.

Implications

Self-stigma explains much of the variation in attitudes to seeking coaching psychology support, and also appears to mediate a relationship of public stigma with attitudes. In order to increase openness to coaching among higher education students, campaigns to reduce both forms of stigma are indicated.
Motivasi Berprestasi Pada Siswa SMA Dalam Perspektif Psikologi Islam
Authors: Chikita Daien
Published: May 2023

Siswa SMA adalah kalangan remaja yang mendapat tuntutan sekaligus tantangan di dunia pendidikan untuk mencapai prestasi. Selain itu, siswa SMA memiliki kontribusi dalam peningkatan kualitas SDM di usia produktif. Studi literatur ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana perspektif Islam mengenai motivasi berprestasi pada siswa SMA. Metode pada penelitian ini menggunakan studi literatur, yaitu berupa penelaahan empat belas jurnal utama dan beberapa literatur pelengkap terkait motivasi berprestasi dalam perspektif Islam. Hasil studi literatur meyimpulkan bahwa siswa SMA memerlukan motivasi berprestasi, dan dalam perspektif psikologi Islam motivasi berprestasi seiring dengan keimanan dan ketakwaan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa semakin tinggi keimanan dan ketakwaan yang dimiliki siswa SMA, maka akan semakin tinggi pula motivasi berprestasi yang dimilikinya.
Repellent Effect of Leaf-Cutting Ant Waste Against the Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach)
Authors: L S Souto
Published: May 2023

Most conventional methods for controlling agricultural pests cause environmental problems. Thus, sustainable pest management methods have been constantly sought and tested in recent years. The waste substrate produced by leaf-cutting ants (referred to as ‘nest refuse’) is reported to be repellent to their own foraging. This substrate is avoided by leaf-cutting ants because it presents chemical and physical warning signs to the ants in addition to possible pathogens. In the present study, we experimentally analyzed whether a liquid formulation prepared with the discarded substrate produced by leafcutting ants of the species Acromyrmex balzani and Atta opaciceps would be repellent to the aphid Lipaphis erysimi. A total of 103 bioassays were carried out in petri dishes of Ꝋ = 150 mm, with two leaf discs of Brassica oleracea L. (var. acephala) sprayed with the control solution (water/alcohol 50%) or with the extract of the nest refuse of one of the ant species. Bioassays were compared using binomial analysis. Ant waste extracts from both species were efficient in repelling aphids (P < 0.05). New studies can help fill in the gaps found, such as the identification of substances potentially causing the effect, the duration of the effect, and the dosage and adequate amounts of extract to be applied, as well as other crops to be protected, and other pests to be repelled.
The Impact of Relative Permeability Hysteresis on CO2 Sequestration in Saline Aquifer
Authors: Bariakpoa Kinate Bright
Published: May 2023

This work analyzed the amount of capillary-trapped CO2 for maximum residual gas saturation due to relative permeability hysteresis. Upward migration of CO2 is unwanted because it increases the risk of CO2 migration from storage sites to the surface. One way to mitigate CO2 leakage risk is to reduce the vertical CO2 migration to improved storage capacity and containment security. A compositional simulator (CMG-GEM) was used to simulate the flow of two components (CO2 and H2 O). A fluid model was built with the PR 78 EOS using WINPROP. A base case model without relative permeability hysteresis was simulated and compared with the case with relative permeability hysteresis. The amount of CO2 trapped, and CO2 saturation distribution were analyzed for maximum trapped gas saturation of 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5. Results shows an increase in the amount of CO2 trapped as the maximum residual gas saturation was increased from 0.3 to 0.4 and 0.5 with a value of 16560128mol for the base case study, 49041744mol, 59502924mol and 67286728mol respectively for maximum residual gas saturation due to relative permeability hysteresis of 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 respectively. Very little accumulation of CO2 occurs when the maximum trapped gas saturation due to relative permeability hysteresis was set at 0.5. Result reveals that after 200 years, almost all the CO2 was trapped in the formation. Therefore, the imbibition cycle at the trailing end of the CO2 plume should be considered as accounting for hysteresis effects has led to a spread-out distrib
Analysis of the Position of China Information Industry in the Global Value Chain
Authors: Zhang Min , Chen Yaqi , Ye Anning
Published: May 2023

Identifying the division of labor position of China information industry in the global value chain is particularly important for optimizing the structure of China's information industry and improving its overall competitiveness. The article calculates the global value chain revenue generated by the participation of the information industry in the global value chain division of labor production in various countries, and then establishes a global value chain height index to analyze the global scale and development of China information industry; Analyze the degree of vertical specialization of the information industry through the decomposition of international trade flows, and finally calculate the global value chain status index of the information industry in different countries. The results indicate that: (1) the value chain height index of China's information manufacturing industry is continuously decreasing, at the level of middle and lower reaches; The telecommunications industry and computer programming industry in China information service industry are in an upstream position in the value chain. (2) There is an imbalance in bilateral trade between China and the United States in information manufacturing and information service industries. Compared to the United States, China information industry has a lower value chain position. The United States mainly engages in research and development, design, and other work, while China is more engaged in less value-added work such as assembly and reprocessing. (3) From the global value chain status index, China information manufacturing industry is at the middle and lower reaches of the world, with Japan firmly ranking first and the United States second. The ranking of other developed countries is basically in the top 20, fluctuating between the middle and upper reaches. The position of China's information service industry in the global value chain is at the mid to upper level. Russia, Japan, and the United States are among the top three countries in the global value chain of the information services industry, while developed countries such as the UK, France, and Germany are in the upper reaches of the information services industry.
LITERASI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS DIGITAL BAGI DOSEN PEMULA DAN DOSEN PRAKTISI
Authors: Sufrianto Sufrianto , Lakawa Irwan , Makkawaru Andi , Haryono Haryono
Published: May 2023

literasi digital didefinisikan sebagai kemampuan untuk memahami dan menggunakan informasi dalam pelbagai format yang berasal dari berbagai sumber yang disajikan melalui komputer. Istilah ini mengalami pengkhususan dan peluasan makna. Definisi mutakhir bahwa literasi digital merupakan konstelasi pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan kompetensi-kompetensi yang diperlukan untuk berkembang dalam budaya yang didominasi oleh teknologi. Saat ini dosen pemula dan dosen praktisi masih banyak yang belum memahami metode pembelajaran berbasis digital Salah satu pembelajaran digital adalah dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi Spada dan Lark, dimana aplikasi ini telah di miliki Universitas Sulawesi Tengggara sebagai Mitra dalam pelaksanaan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM). Spada dan Lark merupakan Learnig Management System (LMS) yang saat ini di gunakan oleh Universitas Sulawesi Tenggara, Sistem Pembelajaran Dalam Jaringan (SPADA) berbasis Content Management System (CMS) menggunakan tools Moodle, sedangkan Lark untuk mendukung pembelajaran dengan model Video Conference.  Berdasarkan hasil pelaksanaan dan evaluasi kegiatan PKM, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Universitas Sulawesi Tenggara setuju untuk menggunakan SPADA sebagai alternatif pembelajaran jarak jauh mampu yang mampu mempermudah pengelolaan kelas belajar dengan menggunakan standar LMS pada bagian content pembelajaran untuk setiap pertemuan dan standar evaluasi bagi pihak manajemen Universitas. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi menggunakan kuisioner yang dibagikan kepada peserta, penerapan SPADA dapat menjadi solusi bagi proses pembelajaran. Saran selanjutnya adalah untuk melakukan pengukuran dan evaluasi kepada pihak Dosen dan Mahasiswa dalam penerapan pembelajaran menggunakan SPADA
RESERVA DO POSSÍVEL, MÍNIMO EXISTENCIAL E A QUESTÃO DEMOCRÁTICA: UM ESTUDO DOUTRINÁRIO
Authors: Neto Gabriel de Oliveira Cavalcanti
Published: May 2023

Intitulada como a “Constituição Cidadã”, inovou a Carta Magna de 1988 ao trazer, de forma expressa em seu texto, um rol exemplificativo de vários direitos sociais – dentre eles o direito à saúde – a fundamentar e motivar a nossa República Federativa, fato este que, por si só, lhes garante efetividade própria e inafastável, não obstante seu caráter de normas programáticas. Neste aspecto, a Reserva do Possível, condição fática a limitar a eficácia destes direitos, atualmente constituindo sustentáculo para alegações de defesa dos órgãos públicos, somente poderá ter sua aplicabilidade assegurada caso a medida que a estes busque garantir efetividade não se mostre como necessária, adequada ou proporcional, sob pena de se condicionar a própria existência destes direitos à disponibilidade, pelo Estado, de recursos financeiros ou a previsões orçamentárias, em flagrante infringência ao escopo constitucional garantista e à noção ainda de Mínimo Existencial, consubstanciada como núcleo intangível de direitos que jamais pode ser abandonado por possuir como base fundante o próprio princípio da dignidade da pessoa humana. Assim, o presente artigo visa demonstrar, a partir de um estuo doutrinário, como a Reserva do Possível pode ser aplicada sem que sua utilização possa implicar na inexistência, ineficácia ou na ruptura deste mínimo existencial, carecedor de proteção estatal efetiva, a justificar o papel relevante que ora se garante ao Poder Judiciário.
Espiritualidade: suporte ético para a parresía e a resiliência nos espaços de poder existencial dos idosos
Authors: Gomes Maria Suênia de Medeiros
Published: May 2023

A teoria Foucaultiana, no estudo dos critérios éticos para o bem viver, nomeia o termo parresía para destacar aspectos que representam o cuidar de si, a honestidade consigo próprio (a), e o buscar a sua verdade no enfrentamento do diálogo respeitoso consigo e com as pessoas com as quais você possui laços afetivos. Simbolicamente, o termo parresía pode ser incorporado ao segmento populacional de idosos.  Esse artigo tem como objetivo discutir temáticas que possam transpassar de forma interdisciplinar as áreas do envelhecimento que experimentam inúmeras possibilidades criativas, com a filosofia, ética, espiritualidade, artes, psicologia, psicanálise e outras ciências, e assim criar protagonismo e autonomia na subjetividade dos idosos, para que eles possam resistirem as pressões sociais que lhes são imputadas, estimulando-os a sonharem e a lutarem pela sua felicidade. Nessa perspectiva de empoderamento e auto fortalecimento do idoso, perpassa também o desenvolvimento da resiliência, como sendo um vetor que ameniza a vulnerabilidade existencial, além de estimular a coragem da auto aceitação para exterminar o comportamento destrutivo de se negligenciar.
Globalization of Arms Production And Hierarchical Market Economies: Explaining the Transformation of the South Korean Defense Industry
Authors: Choi Chonghyun , Park Soul
Published: May 2023

The global arms industry has experienced a major transformation in the post-Cold War era, with production becoming increasingly transnational and larger in scale. While many scholars and policymakers predicted the widespread adoption of market-enhancing reforms aimed at increasing domestic
competition and attracting FDI, globalization of arms production has not led to a convergence of national defense industries into a liberal- market model. Drawing on the varieties of capitalism (VoC) literature, recent scholarship has demonstrated how an interdependent web of economic institutions
has shaped each country's response in varied ways. This paper builds on the VoC literature and argues that the hierarchical market economy (HME) as a distinct variety serves as a better model for understanding the trajectory of defense industries in many second-tier producers that do not fit
the existing categories of VoC. We conduct an in-depth case study of South Korea's defense-industry reform initiated in 2008 and the subsequent threefold increase in its arms exports. We show that the trajectory of South Korea's defense-industry reform can be seen as the result of an HME's
attempt to adapt to the globalization of arms production in ways that preserve its distinct comparative advantage. As the HME model has broad applicability for many countries in Asia and Latin America, our findings have important implications for future developments in the global arms industry.
Studi Analisis Hukum Pernikahan Adat Sunda Menurut Perspektif Islam
Authors: Salima Bilqis Aprilia , Rahayu Dwi Putri , Ramandini Mentari Devi Nur , Islamy Mohammad Rindu Fajar
Published: May 2023

Traditional Sundanese weddings have a series of procedures or traditions that must be carried out by the bride and groom and their families before the wedding day and on the wedding day. This activity is not just done, but has its own meaning and purpose which is useful for the lives of the two brides after marriage. So the purpose of this research is how Islamic law deals with things like that. The method used in this study is the interview method. Interviews were conducted online via Google Meet and offline or face to face. After being reviewed by researchers, there are several traditional Sundanese wedding processions that include their illegal laws because they have the potential to cause harm, are not in accordance with Islamic religious teachings and/or approach other religious rituals. The traditional procession in question is ngaras and siraman as well as ngeningan in pre-wedding customs, then the sawer Panganten custom for the Sabada Marriage custom
Marketing Strategy for Private Elementary Schools in The City Of North Sumatra in Increasing The Number Of Students
Authors: Butar Dwi Fany Fransiska Dewi Butar
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the marketing strategy carried out at SD Swasta Teladan Sumatera Utara  increasing the number of students. The type of research conducted is qualitative research. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research conducted at the SD Swasta Teladan Sumatera Utara  is the Marketing Strategy used by  increasing the number of students is to use the 7P marketing mix namely, Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Physical Evidence and Process. The next marketing strategy is to create and implement a PSB (New Student Admission) program.
Influence of Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation on Employee Performance
Authors: Safitri Ika , Nurhadian Adhie Fasha
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of transformational leadership and work motivation on employee performance at one of the Bandung City Service Offices by obtaining accurate data and collecting the necessary data for analysis. This study aimed to determine the influence of Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation on Employee Performance at Offices in the City of Bandung. This study used descriptive methods and verified analysis with 35 employees (census) at the Bandung City Office, with the results of this study using correlation analysis, path analysis (path analysis), and coefficient of determination (Kd) analysis. It uses SPSS software version 24, Microsoft word 2013, and Microsoft Excel 2013. Based on the research carried out at the Bandung City Office, namely Transformational Leadership gets quite good results, Work Motivation gets pretty good results, and performance gets pretty good results. The correlation between Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation yields a positive relationship of 0.709. The coefficient of determination is 71.4%. Therefore, the direct and indirect influence of Transformational Leadership on Employee Performance is 0.398. The direct and indirect influence of Work Motivation on Employee Performance is 0.316, so the total effect is 0.714 or 71.4%. The remaining 28.6% is a variable that also influences performance in official offices in Bandung but has yet to be studied.
What’s under green? Eco-populism and eco-fascism in the climate crisis
Authors: Escobar Fernández Iván , Hart Heidi
Published: May 2023

The ongoing environmental crisis has prompted various groups, organizations, and political parties to develop new strategies for addressing this global challenge. In this context, eco-populist actors, organizations, and parties are playing a key role in challenging the current exploitative capitalist system. However, it is important to note that eco-populist movements can differ significantly from one another. This article aims to distinguish between two contemporary but distinct movements: eco-populism and eco-fascism. To accomplish this, the terms "populism" and "eco-populism" will be conceptualized and analyzed, and the ideological deviations that eco-populism has undergone will be explained. The article will then provide brief case studies that showcase both eco-populist and eco-fascist events. By examining these examples, we will strive to identify the main similarities and differences between these two movements. Our conclusion will be that, despite sharing some features, eco-fascist movements tend to be more violent and nativist than eco-populist movements.