bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Computer Technologies as a Method of Forming Students' Information Skills in the Process of Learning
Authors: Shelever Oksana , Bazulevska Oksana , Lopatina Hanna , Cherniakova Zhanna , Lisovyi Vadym , Polishchuk Vira
Published: February 2024

The article investigates the problem of formation of future teachers' readiness to innovative activity, the role of computer technologies as a method of formation of students' information skills in the learning process. Based on the stated and analyzed interpretations of the authors about the concept of "innovations in education", the research position to consider innovation as an important element of education support in a state of dynamic development, adequate to the demands of today's society as a phenomenon of collective or formed individual professional creative activity of a teacher was formulated. On the example of the course, in which a systematic theoretical, methodological and practice-oriented training of students is carried out, the experience of formation of readiness of future teachers to innovative activity is described, the leading forms of pedagogical activity are presented. According to the results of the study it is concluded that the formation of the future teacher's readiness for innovative activity contributes to the identification of the conceptual position of the specialty, the identification of development resources and innovation (including potential) and their critical evaluation, creating conditions for finding innovative solutions in education. This competence is an important part of the professionalism of the today's teacher. Also in the article the role of computer technologies as a method of formation of students' information skills in the learning process is studied; e-learning tools as a basic step of realization of digital pedagogical technologies, the structure of the author's system of preparation of university teacher to the application of e-learning tools in professional activity is given.
Investigating the Influence of Personalized Training on the Optimization of Some Psychomotor Behaviors Among Junior Gymnasts in the Training Process (Moldova Region, Romania)
Authors: Tanasă Anca - Raluca , Abalașei Beatrice Aurelia , Dumitru Iulian Marius , Popescu Lucian , Ene - Voiculescu Carmen , Ene - Voiculescu Virgil , Moraru Cristina - Elena
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study was identified by the effort to complement the standard sports training programme with a portfolio of innovative means and methods to optimise the process of achieving performance in gymnastics competitions. The group of subjects investigated was female and consisted of 19 gymnasts, aged 10 - 12 years. They were tested initially and finally to determine the effects that going through the training program had on the analyzed indicators. The Matorin, Flamingo, Balance Plate Position Maintenance and the "Y" tests were used in the research. We used descriptive statistics (Arithmetic Mean, Standard Deviation, Median, Confidence Interval and Coefficient of Variation) and significance tests which were used to assess the statistical significance of the difference between the means for two sets of scores (STUDENT paired sample t-test and Wilcoxon test). Based on the results recorded, we identified a significant difference between the mean values for the two tests. Following the results obtained, we can confirm that they help to form an overall picture from the perspective of motor skills on gymnasts and that there is a significant effectiveness of the motor intervention program in the sports training process.
The Influence of Bioactive Compounds in Food Products
Authors: Tița Ovidiu , Ciubara Anamaria , Tița Mihaela Adriana , Constantinescu Maria Adelina , Ciubara Alexandru Bogdan
Published: February 2024

Demand for healthy and nutritious food is growing worldwide. The aim is to produce food products that not only satisfy the need for food but also provide many nutritional benefits to the health of the consumer. The current study aims to produce a food product with high nutritional value. For this purpose, a fresh cow's milk cheese was fortified with grape powder. The amount of powder added was different, with 3 samples plus a control sample in which no powder was added. The resulting products were sensory analysed to determine consumer acceptability. The samples were also analysed physico-chemically and enzymatically, measuring pH, lactose and lactic acid content over a storage period of 14 days. Fresh cow's cheese samples with added grape powder obtained superior results compared to the control sample during the whole storage period. The grape powder added to fresh cow's cheese positively influenced the sensory and enzymatic characteristics of the finished product.
Some Aspects Regarding the Psychology of the Surgical Patient
Authors: Voicu Dragos , Popazu Constantin , Stan Dorina , Burlea Stefan Lucian
Published: February 2024

The need for a medical consultation always generates an unpleasant sensation, which becomes  more accentuated, when the doctor is a surgeon. The surgeon is next to the dentist, gynecologist and psychiatrist, the doctor to whom the patient turns with the greatest fear. The operative indication and the discussion of therapeutic perspectives can trigger a psycho-emotional imbalance, leading to tomophobia. In fact, it is a complex psychological reaction, including odynophobia (fear of pain), dysmorphophobia (fear of postoperative bodily sequelae), hypnophobia (fear of anesthetic sleep, from which one could not wake up), trypanophobia (fear of injections, needles, scalpel), pantophobia (fear of everything that happens around, in this case, in the hospital environment) and above all, thanatophobia (fear of death). Therefore, it can be stated that the surgical intervention is a test of the psycho-affective capacity.
The paper presents the authors' experience in 20 years (2002-2021), related to the psychological management of surgical patients, subjected to medium or large-scale surgical interventions (75% performed in emergency mode), in 958 patients.
Mental stress can have consequences, both on the reactivity of the surgical patient and on his postoperative evolution. In the time crunch and in the absence of a psychologist, available to offer specific advice on medical objectives, the management of perioperative anxiety rests with the surgeon and the nursing staff.
Study on the Impact of Depression on the Quality of Life of Patients With Psoriasis
Authors: Oltenacu Roxana Cristina , Stoleriu Gabriela , Anghel Lucretia , Chiscop Iulia , Ciubara Anamaria
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic condition with a strong impact on the daily life of patients, especially on relationship life. This paper aims to clarify the impact of depression on the quality of life of patients with moderate psoriasis. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 16 participants with psoriasis from April to May 2023. Patients with psoriasis vulgaris completed self-administered questionnaires which include demographic characteristics, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) and Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI). Data were collected both physically, during periodic checks and online by email. Only 16 patients met the eligibility criteria for study entry. All patients included in the study had moderate psoriasis vulgaris. Exclusion criteria for participation in the study was: current use of psychotropic medications. severe comorbidities or chronic medical conditions and visual, auditory, linguistic, or cognitive impairments. Results: After completed the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) half of them 8 (50%) had a score lower than 8 (minimal depression) and the other half  8 (50%) between 8-16 (mild depression). 14 (87.5%) of the participants had a DLQI score of more than 10, indicating severe impairment in their quality of life. The results obtained showed a positive correlation between Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) andHamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). Conclusions: Depressive manifestations significantly influence the quality of life of psoriasis patients analyzed. A multidisciplinary approach in treating the patient with psoriasis is indispensable because it is not only necessary to manage a disease or a "case", but also to manage a patient.
Determining the Connection Between Creativity in Pupils and Teachers
Authors: Doktorová Dominika , Baranovská Andrea
Published: February 2024

In the research, we focus on the issue of creativity in school classrooms, especially on the connection between creativity in students and their teachers. The work aims to find whether there is a statistically significant connection between the variables or if the variables are related. The Torrance Figural Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT) and its subtest - Repeated Figures - are used to measure creativity. The research sample in our research consists of 104 students from the ages of 10 to 12 and 11 teachers. In the results, we found that the relationship between students' creativity and the creativity of their teachers is not statistically significant.
Depresyjne zaburzenia nastroju u kobiet po narodzinach dziecka
Authors: Kossakowska-Petrycka Karolina , Walęcka-Matyja Katarzyna
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on depressive mood disorders that affect women after delivery. The paper presents diagnostic criteria of three types of depressive mood disorders, characteristic to this circumstances and multifactorial etiology. This information take notice of necessity for further research because of impact postpartum disorders on mother-child relationship and correct child development.
Efektywność i ryzyko polskiego rynku funduszy inwestycyjnych w świetle zmian warunków funkcjonowania funduszy emerytalnych
Authors: Kompa Krzysztof , Witkowska Dorota
Published: February 2024

Istotny wzrost długości życia i spadek dzietności spowodowały odwrócenie piramidy demograficznej w wielu krajach, w tym również w Polsce. Systemy emerytalne nie są zatem w stanie zagwarantować odpowiedniego poziomu życia w okresie po zakończeniu aktywności zawodowej. Emerytury będą w przyszłości coraz niższe, a utrzymanie poziomu konsumpcji będzie wymagać coraz więcej dodatkowych środków. Konieczne jest więc indywidualne gromadzenie oszczędności na starość. Uświadomienie tego faktu w środowiskach wszystkich interesariuszy ma zasadnicze znaczenie dla bezpiecznej przyszłości starzejącego się społeczeństwa. Około 80% Polaków nie odkłada żadnych środków z przeznaczeniem na uzupełnienie emerytur, zaś dążenia państwa do zmiany tego stanu są daleko niewystarczające.
Kluczową rolę w indywidualnym oszczędzaniu długookresowym odgrywają instytucje zbiorowego inwestowania – fundusze inwestycyjne i emerytalne. Naturalne jest pytanie o wydajność zarządzania nimi i o ich efektywność inwestycyjną. Badaniami objęto otwarte fundusze emerytalne i szereg inwestycyjnych, implementujących zróżnicowane kompozycje portfeli, w ich działalności w latach 2009–2015. Postawiono pytania, czy zmiany zasad funkcjonowania otwartych funduszy emerytalnych miały wpływ na rynek funduszy inwestycyjnych w Polsce i czy deklarowane przez TFI polityki funduszy znajdują odzwierciedlenie w ich wynikach inwestycyjnych. Przeanalizowano także, czy otwarte fundusze emerytalne były dobrze zarządzane. Porównano efektywność inwestycyjną OFE i funduszy prowadzących podobną politykę lokaty kapitału i zarządzanych przez te same Towarzystwa Funduszy Inwestycyjnych i Emerytalnych. Ukazano również, jaka kompozycja portfeli instytucji zbiorowego inwestowania gwarantowała bezpieczeństwo oszczędności długookresowych.
Rozdział pierwszy stanowi wprowadzenie do ogólnych zagadnień omawianych w publikacji. W pozostałych trzech zamieszczono raporty z analiz empirycznych. Każdy zawiera prezentację metod wykorzystanych w badaniach. Istotną częścią książki są aneksy z wynikami obliczeń, będące podstawą analiz raportowanych w rozdziałach.
Monografia powstała m.in. w wyniku realizacji badań finansowanych przez Narodowe Centrum Nauki w ramach projektu NCN 2013/09/B/HS4/00493 pt. „Analiza rynku otwartych funduszy emerytalnych na tle rynku otwartych funduszy inwestycyjnych funkcjonujących w Polsce”.
Analysis of benefits student-teachers perceive about co-teaching within an EFL basic course
Authors: Pérez-Gómez Francisco , Pérez-Segura Alejandro
Published: February 2024

Adjusting to current times, two teacher-researchers from ÚNICA undertook the endeavor of devising a collaborative scheme intended to enrich a group of 12 Basic English student-teachers with knowledge on co-teaching, embodied in an array of methodologies, skills, expertise, and background. These benefits were encompassed in co-teaching, which implies two or more educators designing, teaching, and assessing a part or the entirety of a class. Through cross-examining a series of participant reflections and interviews, researchers found that student-teachers praised co-teaching as a strategy to incorporate in their future language classes to foster, on one hand, varied pedagogical strategies and resources, and on the other hand, their envisioning of the co-teaching roles in the future, which is connected to the construction of student-teachers’ identity, an aspect of professional development. Furthermore, participants assigned co-teaching metacognitive benefits related to self-regulation skills, autonomy, and ownership. They valued that collegial feedback entailed advantages in different aspects of their learning, propelled by the quality, promptness, customization, and practicality of remarks provided by the co-educators.
Advances in corporate natural capital accounting
Authors:   The Biodiversity Footprint Company, South Africa, Houdet Joël ,   University of Pretoria, South Africa
Published: February 2024

Several attempts have been made to classify business accounting approaches with respect to environmental issues. This chapter provides a short overview of such approaches, underlining their diversity in framing, methods and applications, and highlights recent attempts to standardise corporate natural capital accounting (CNCA), towards making the ‘going concern’ of natural capital stocks at the core of the accounting process. While CNCA generates both opportunities and challenges for agri-food industries, accounting for the state of biodiversity and other natural capital stocks throughout supply chains remains a major gap. Despite its obvious benefits for shared corporate accountability across value chains, there are significant barriers to broad-scale adoption in the short term, including ongoing research needs and significant capacity constraints/upskilling requirements.
The role of global investors in protecting natural capital and delivering ecosystem services within agriculture, food and other land use value chains
Authors:   Henley Business School, UK, Macpherson Martina ,   University of Zurich, Switzerland,   Future of Sustainable Data Alliance, UK,   All-Party-Parliamentary-Group (APPG) on ESG – Houses of Parliament, UK
Published: February 2024

This chapter summarises key sector developments and challenges, outlines the ‘five pillars of a sustainable food system’ and points to the role of financial markets products and investor engagement initiatives as potential enablers for medium- to longer-term transformative solutions in the sector.
Natural capital and biodiversity accounting in the dairy industry: the case of Valio Group
Authors:   Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku, Finland, Schadewitz Hannu
Published: February 2024

This chapter addresses the enhancement of and reporting on natural capital and biodiversity within the dairy industry as part of one company's broader sustainable development strategy. The chapter focuses on the dairy industry, as it is heavily dependent on natural and animal resources and also uses them significantly. Milk is the central raw material for a wide variety of dairy products. A primary concern at the very beginning of the production chain is animal well-being. From farms to production facilities to wholesalers and retailers, there is a delicate logistic chain. This chapter displays how Valio Group is pursuing its sustainability orientation phrased as ‘sustainability in all actions and all markets’. Central influential factors comprise scientific originated roots by Professor Virtanen (Nobel Price in Chemistry 1945), corporate governance, science-based climate targets and their monitoring, and a cooperative, owned by dairy farmers, organization form.
Using data to assess the impact of agriculture on pollinators and pollinator services
Authors:   BeeLife European Beekeeping Coordination, Belgium, Delso Noa Simón , Haefeker Walter ,   European Professional Beekeepers Association, Germany
Published: February 2024

Nature and agriculture are dependent on pollinators and the ecosystem services they provide. Using land for the production of food, feed and energy inevitably has an impact on other organisms. Without good data about production methods as well as abundance, diversity and health status of pollinators, sustainable farming remains an elusive goal. As a result of digitalization, there is an increasing amount of data generated on a routine basis by farm management systems. The same trend can also be observed for managed pollinators. Some of the impacts of agricultural practices on some of the pollinators could be assessed by analyzing already existing data from farmers and beekeepers in the same region. Both a lack of standardization and strong disincentives are standing in the way of sharing data. This chapter discusses efforts to tap these data sources for more sustainable farming and beekeeping practices.
Developing and implementing plans to conserve insect biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
Authors:   Texas Tech University, USA, Longing Scott , Kelly Brendan ,   Texas Tech University, USA,   Texas A&M AgriLife Research, USA
Published: February 2024

Insects are abundant and mobile biotic organisms that perform essential functions beneficial to humans. While insects are a vital component to agricultural landscapes, the agricultural systems that require their inputs create stressors to populations through farming practices affecting habitat resources or their health. Farm conservation of wild areas and targeted farm management can promote insect biodiversity, resulting in pollination services to crops that increase yields and improved resources for wildlife, among other benefits. This chapter introduces some contemporary issues related to beneficial insects in agriculture – mostly the insect pollinators and bees – and introduces new concepts linking biodiversity with consumer markets, with an aim to advance insect biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes. Citizen science and educational opportunities involving cultural and natural histories can complement insect conservation in agricultural landscapes.
Factoring biodiversity into the agri-food sector: international best practices and experiences from South Africa
Authors:   University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Lange Yvette , Maroun Warren ,   University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Published: February 2024

The importance of sustainable agriculture cannot be understated. Responsible farming practices which address the growing demand for food with social and environmental imperatives are essential for the long-term viability of organisations in the agri-sector and, at the national and international level, for achieving the targets laid out in the Sustainable Development Goals. This chapter focuses specifically on SDGs 14 and 15 on protecting biodiversity. A change in business models is required. The agri-sector needs to transition from a maximisation of production logic or modus operandi (where the environment is an ancillary concern) to a ‘farming with biodiversity’ one (where nature is integrated into agricultural processes). While there are several frameworks, guidelines and initiatives in place which address different aspects of agricultural activity and related biodiversity issues, there is no consolidated approach to assist countries and companies respond to the sustainability challenge.
Avocado cultivation and biodiversity challenges
Authors:   University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Lange Yvette , Maroun Warren ,   University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Published: February 2024

Avocados, also referred to as alligator pears, butter fruits and ‘green gold’ are a blessing and a curse. The fruits are a high-value crop which can be used by farmers in emerging economies to generate much-needed income. Avocados are high in calories, vitamins and minerals and, as a result, can play an important role in complementing grain-based diets, improving health and offering food security in some of the world’s poorest countries. Unfortunately, these benefits come at a high price. The soaring global demand for avocados is contributing to unsustainable pressures on ecosystems and biodiversity. Large areas of land have to be cleared to make way for plantations, leading to deforestation, declining soil quality, water shortages and biodiversity loss. Environmental challenges are compounded by social ones such as unfair income allocations in the value chain, poor labour practices, inadequate regulation and the risk of organised crime.
Protecting natural capital and biodiversity in agricultural supply chains: introduction
Authors:   Cardiff Business School – Cardiff University, UK, Atkins Jill , Peirce John ,   Cardiff Business School – Cardiff University, UK
Published: February 2024

This chapter provides an introduction to protecting natural capital and biodiversity in agricultural supply chains. After a brief overview, the chapter goes on to summarise what the volume is about by focusing on the areas that are covered in the rest of the chapters, such as ways to address biodiversity loss in both the international and UK context. It also discusses the decline of biodiversity in agriculture by using the case of the River Wye in the UK as an example.
Electronic Waste Problem in Developing Nations: Mismanagement, Health Implications, and Circular Economy Opportunities
Authors: Rauf Annisa Utami
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as a global concern due to the exponential growth in electronic consumption and inadequate disposal practices, specifically in developing countries. Among the various dimensions of this problem, the contamination of soil with e-waste has garnered significant attention, owing to its profound implications for environmental integrity and human health. Discussion: The soil contamination leads to diverse ecological repercussions, encompassing disruptions in the cycling of nutrients and biodiversity, as well as the potential for contaminants to accumulate in the food chain. Effective management strategies are imperative to address this multifaceted challenge, the implementation of governmental regulations, the adoption of sustainable e-waste recycling practices, and the raising of public awareness campaigns. The circular economy holds great potential for addressing the environmental and economic challenges. To build a more resilient and eco-friendly urban future, collaborative solutions are necessary to address infrastructural, policy, and awareness issues. In many circumstances, waste management is not primarily the government's duty. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the business sector actively participate in trash management efforts through public education events and charity initiatives. This significant revolution has the potential to meaningfully advance smart city development through the use of technology-driven initiatives. Conclusion: By proactively addressing and reducing e-waste contamination in soil, we can mitigate the effects of environmental hazards and safeguard human health from the negative consequences associated with this burgeoning predicament.
Environmental Health Risk Analysis of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Inhalation Exposure in Ambient Air Among the Tirtonirmolo Community, Bantul.
Authors: Musfirah Musfirah , Ahmad Faizal Rangkuti  , Isana Arum Primasari  , Ichtiarini Nurullita Santri  , Babucarr Jassey  , Abril Tafa'ul Lana
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is one of the gases that can pollute the ambient air and cause respiratory irritation. This study aims to determine the characterization of health risk and risk management of sulfur dioxide (SO2) exposure to prevent health impact in the Tirtonirmolo community, Bantul. Methods: This study was a quantitative descriptive research with an Environmental Health Risk Analysis (EHRA) approach. The study subjects were the Tirtonirmolo community in Bantul, with a sample of 110 respondents. The sampling method uses purposive sampling. Results and Discussion: Most respondents are female (74%) with ages over 54 years (52%), and the majority work as housewives (44%). The description of EHRA variables consists of an inhalation rate of 0.83 m3/hour, exposure time of 22 hours/day, exposure frequency of 354 days/year, and exposure duration for real-time projections of 35 years and 30 years for lifetime projections. The SO2 measurement results did not exceed the national quality standard, with the highest concentration being on Madukismo Road, with a concentration of 11.72 μg/m3. The dose-response analysis uses data from the US-EPA, which is 0.026 mg/kg/day. The real-time average intake value is 0.0039 mg/kg/day, and the 30-year lifetime average intake value is 0.0033 mg/kg/day. Conclusion: All respondents from this study had an RQ value<1, both in the RQ for real-time and lifetime. Risk management needs to reduce health risk by using masks when doing outdoor activities and installing Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) in factories that emit SO2 emissions.
Identification of Airborne Aerobic Bacteria in the Intensive Care Room using MALDI-TOF MS
Authors: Palulun Prajayanti , Rasita Yoeke Dewi , Massi Muhammad Nasrum , Sjahril Rizalinda , Katu Sudirman , Pattelongi Ilhamjaya
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Indoor air quality can affect the spread of airborne microorganisms which can lead to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The quality and quantity of airborne microorganisms are responsible for mortality and morbidity in infection-prone hosts such as patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). The research aims to determine the quality of microorganisms in the air, identify the types of aerobic bacteria, and assess the physical parameters of the air in the ICU. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive observational method. Air specimens were collected using the MAS-100 NT tool with blood agar plate solid culture media, which then incubated in an aerobic atmosphere for 24 hours at 37±2°C. Observation and measurement of air microbiological quality was by counting the number of microorganisms in CFU/m3 and identification of bacteria using MALDI-TOF MS. Results and Discussion: The maximum concentration of microorganisms in the air exceeds the standard value, and the average value of the concentration of microorganisms in the air is 736 CFU/m3. The most common types of aerobic bacteria in the air were Bacillus sp. (n=12), Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (n=5), and Staphylococcus aureus (n=5). There was an increase in physical parameters in the form of average temperature (26.24°C) and humidity (70%) with a ventilation system and air regulation using mechanical ventilation sourced from a split air conditioner with an exhaust fan without a high-efficiency particulate-absorbing (HEPA) filter. Conclusion: Low indoor air quality has the potential to increase the concentration of microorganisms and bacterial findings in the air
Distribution of Motor Vehicle Volumes and Ambient Air Dust Levels in Hot Points of Yogyakarta City, Indonesia
Authors: Ardianto Heru , Dyah Prasetyawati Naris , Sudaryanto Sigid
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Yogyakarta City, Indonesia is a center for tourism, government, education, and the economy. In line with increasing mobility and transportation, this situation has a positive impact economically, but a negative impact in terms of air pollution due to vehicle emissions. Motorized vehicles contribute to air pollution reaching 66.34% of total pollution. PM2.5 is a critical parameter in the city of Yogyakarta. Methods: This research aims to determine the volume of motorized vehicle traffic and the distribution of dust levels in the ambient air of Yogyakarta City. Data collection used non-probability purposive sampling with the roadside method. Vehicle volume is mapped using hotspots and dust levels using interpolation. Results and Discussion: The average vehicle volume in the morning was 2,293.147 pcu/hour and in the afternoon it was 2,301.173 pcu/hour. The hotspot results showed that the volume of motorized vehicles in the morning category was very high at 2,921.600-5,655 pcu/hour and in the afternoon it was 3,678.800-4,558 pcu/hour. The average dust content in the morning is 0.10667 grams/m3 and in the afternoon it is 0.10240 grams/m3. The interpolation results showed that the distribution of dust levels in the very high category in the morning was 0.17000-0.20000 grams/m3 and in the afternoon it was 0.21000-0.26000 grams/m3. Conclusion: The highest average volume of vehicles occurs in the afternoon while the highest total dust content occurs in the morning.
A Review of Bed Nets Usage and Sewerage Conditions as Risk Factors for Lymphatic Filariasis in Developing Countries
Authors: Azzahra Muhafasya Karunia , Shafwah Diva Alishya , Sondakh Cresti Sukmadevi , Retno Adriyani
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic worms that live only in the human lymphatic system. Mosquitoes, as vectors of lymphatic filariasis, play an important role in the prevention of this disease. The aim of this study was to identify agent, vector, and physical environment risk factors for filariasis in developing countries through a literature review. Discussion: This study was conducted using the narrative literature review method. The main sources for this study were articles from Google Scholar, Research Gate, PubMed, Springer, Scopus, and DOAJ databases. The criteria for articles were published between 2012 and 2022, observational studies including cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort designs, open access, and articles were organized according to STROBE guidelines. This study showed that from a total of 100 articles found, 14 articles met the predetermined criteria. Wuchereria bancrofti is the most common agent of filariasis. Culex and Anopheles are the vectors. The presence of bed nets and sewerage conditions were physical environment risk factors for filariasis in developing countries. Conclusion: Prevention of filariasis can be achieved by using mosquito nets or insect repellent when sleeping at night. In addition, open drains should be cleaned regularly to prevent them from becoming breeding sites for mosquitoes as vectors.
PELATIHAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN DAN PELESTARIAN KAIN SASIRANGAN PADA KAUM MILENIAL DI KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Yuli Yuliarti Rezeki , Dyah Sri Wulandari  , Linda Kusumawati  , Firza Ariza  , Rey Melvin Resubun
Published: February 2024

Kain sasirangan merupakan kain adat suku banjar kalimantan selatan. Ada banyak motif, corak dan warna yang menarik. Kain sasirangan tidak hanya dipakai untuk acara resmi tetapi dapat dipakai pada saat santai. Kain sasirang sudah banyak dikenal oleh masyarakat di daerah kalimatan selatan tetapi juga diluar kalimantan selatan. Dalam upaya meningkatkan krativitas anak muda khususnya mahasiswa prodi manajemen Universitas Sari Mulia. Maka dilakukanlah pelatihan pembuatan kain sasirangan dalam rangka menumbuhkan semangat cinta budaya indonesia khususnya kain sasirangan. Serta meningkatkan semangat berwirausaha dari salah satu contoh dari UMKM “Dianlia Sasirangan”Ada banyak penjual kain sasirangan semua saling berkompetitif dengan menonjolkan ke khasan dari masing-masing pengrajin sasirangan. Tapi dengan seni menjual yang sesuai akan menghasilkan penjualan yang sesuai harapan. Adanya inovasi produk juga salah satu pendukungan penjualan dari kain sasirangan. Adanya pelatihan ini sangat memotivasi mahasiswa untuk berwirausaha.
SOSIALISASI RENCANA PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA KAMPUNG TERAPUNG UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PARIWISATA DAN PEREKONOMIAN PRODUKTIF DI DESA LOKBAINTAN LUAR
Authors: Dyah Sri Wulandari  , Dedek Yahya Darmadi  , Saidatun Nisa  , Angga Irawan
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK: Lok Baintan  adalah salah satu desa di Kecamatan Sungai Tabuk, Kabupaten Banjar, Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia. Desa ini terkenal dengan Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan. Mata pencaharian yang berada di Desa Lok Baintan sebagian besar yaitu seperti pedagang dan petani. Perdagangan merupakan mayoritas pencaharian penduduk khususnya di pasar terapung Lok Baintan. Barang yang di jual di pasar terapung ini berbagai macam seperti buah-buahan, sayur-sayuran dan lain-lain yang di petik dari hasil pertanian yang kemudian dijual di pasar terapung Lok Baintan luar. Hasil dari yang diperjual belikan di pasar terapung Lok Baintan didapatkan langsung sebagian besarnya dari bertani masyarakat setempat. Masalah yang didapatkan adalah masyarakat mengeluh bahwa menurunnya jumlah kunjungan wisatawan dipasar terapung Lok Baintan Luar hal ini disebabkan sebagian pedagang maupun penjual telah berpindah tempat ke pasar terapung di daerah lain sehingga perlunya pengembangan desa demi mengembalikan minat wisatawan untuk datang kembali ke Desa Lok Baintan Luar, melalui program ini penulis memberikan beberapa solusi yaitu dengan memberikan pengetahuan mengenai Desa Wisata dan cara mengembangkan Kawasan Desa dengan mewujudkan terciptanya Desa Wisata Kampung Terapung, dengan harapan inovasi yang dilakukan dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat
Kata kunci : Pasar Terapung, Desa Wisata, Kampung Terapung, Pertumbuhan Ekonomi
 
 
ABSTRACT: Lok Baintan is a village in Sungai Tabuk District, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. This village is famous for the Lok Baintan Floating Market. Most of the livelihoods in Lok Baintan Village are traders and farmers. Trade is the majority of the population's livelihood, especially in the Lok Baintan floating market. Goods that are sold in this floating market are various kinds such as fruits, vegetables and others which are picked from agricultural products which are then sold in the outer Lok Baintan floating market. Most of the results that are traded at the Lok Baintan floating market are obtained directly from the farming of the local community. The problem found is that people complain that the decrease in the number of tourist visits to the Lok Baintan Luar floating market is due to the fact that some traders and sellers have moved to floating markets in other areas so that the need for village development is to restore tourist interest in coming back to Lokbaintan Luar Village, through the program In this article, the author provides several solutions, namely by providing knowledge about Tourism Villages and how to develop Village Areas by realizing the creation of a Floating Village Tourism Village, with the hope that the innovations carried out can increase the economic growth of the community
Keywords: Floating Market, Tourism Village, Floating Village, Economic Growth
Keanekaragaman Arthropoda Permukaan Tanah Pada Pertanaman Bawang Merah (Allium ascalonicum L.) Pada Lahan Gambut yang Diaplikasikan Kulit Jengkol
Authors: Fahri Fahri , Rosa Helda Orbani , Aidawati Noor
Published: February 2024

Shallots are a spice commodity that is very important in everyday life. Shallots are one of the commodities that greatly influence the level of economic inflation. This commodity experienced a decline in production of 101%. In 2017 it could produce 28,456 quintals while in 2018 it produced 14,155 quintals. This can be caused by several things that exist in the environment around the plantation. This research aims to determine the diversity of arthropods in Allium ascalonicum shallot plantings. This research was carried out from October - to December 2021 on Tegal Arum Village Land, Banjarbaru City. The research method uses an exploration method carried out directly at the location of the shallot trap plantation and treated with jengkol (Archidendron pauciflorum) skin powder using a Pitfall ground surface trap. The calculation results of the traps installed trapped 239 arthropods belonging to 5 orders, Coleoptera, Orthoptera, Hymenoptera, Dermaptera, and Araneae.
Efektivitas Pestisida Nabati Daun Babadotan (Ageratum conyzoides L.) Terhadap Mortalitas Hama Wereng Coklat (Nilaparvata lugens Stal.) Pada Tanaman Padi
Authors: . Ajijah , Rosa Helda Orbani , Aidawati Noor
Published: February 2024

Oryza sativa L. is the main food crop in Indonesia. The need for rice continues to increase every year. Rice production in South Kalimantan in 2019 reached 790,449 tons of rice, then in 2020 it decreased to 677,105 tons of rice. One of the causes of the decline in rice productivity is the attack of the brown planthopper (Nilavarpata lugens Stall.). This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the herbal pesticide babadotan leaves on the mortality of brown planthopper pests on rice plants. This research was designed using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The factors tested were the administration of a herbal pesticide solution of babadotan leaves at doses of 3%, 6% and 9% with a control treatment that was not given pesnab and a chemical control as a comparison. This study had 5 treatments and 4 replications. The results of the study showed that administering 9% herbal pesticide solution from babadotan leaves was effective in controlling brown planthopper pests with a mortality value of 80%.
The war inside your mind: unprotected brain battlefields and neuro-vulnerability
Authors: McCreight Robert
Published: February 2024

The 21st century featured explosive discoveries, inventions, and finely crafted technologies where the vaguely dangerous and ambiguous mix of genomics, neuroscience, nanotech, robotics, cyber, and other advanced scientific ventures leads to unknown and possibly unpleasant outcomes pose an acute dilemma. The engineered convergence of advanced technology such as cutting-edge medical technology frontiers of cognitive dynamics, decoding key neural functions, explaining brain biochemistry, and exploring excursions into neuromodulation and plasticity research make the brain a prime object of sustained scientific desire. Today it has become a covert contentious battlefield. Experts in neuromedicine, technology, societal security, and strategy must grasp that a variety of technologies that arguably enhance brain function, influence or augment intelligence, link brains with computers, and enablenon invasice access to the brain-are highly attractive. Now the grim reality is that like so many other aspects of science and technology all ostensibly benign, decent, therapeutic, and beneficial they also contain a dark, malevolent, destructive warlike side as well. Our brains are vulnerable daily within a complex electromagnetic—cyber—RF saturated environment and that vulnerability is critical to grasping our collective dilemma. Cognitive integritys is a paramount risk for our times.
Light-like Geodesics at the Event Horizon
Authors: Laforet Christopher
Published: February 2024

This paper examines radially infalling worldlines in both Schwarzschild and Kruskal-Szekeres coordinates. A new Schwarzschild coordinate chart is presented which emphasizes the curvature of both the time and space coordinates and makes clear not only the mechanism by which the inertial observer is accelerated relative to the rest observers, but also clearly shows the light-like nature of the inertial worldline at the event horizon. The light-like nature of the falling frame is then supported by examining the falling worldlines in Kruskal-Szekeres coordinates. The effect of length contraction in the falling frame is also analyzed in both Schwarzschild and Kruskal-Szekeres coordinates.
Multisensor integrated platform based on MEMS charge variation sensing technology for biopotential acquisition
Authors: Irrera Fernanda , Gumiero Alessandro , Zampogna Alessandro , Boscari Federico , Avogaro Angelo , Gazzanti pugliese di cotrone Michele , Patera Martina , Della Torre Luigi , Picozzi Nicola , Suppa Antonio
Published: February 2024

We propose a new methodology for long-time biopotential recording based on MEMS multisensor integrated platform featuring a commercial electrostatic charge transfer sensor. That family of sensors was originally intended for presence tracking in automotive, so the existing setup has been engineered for the acquisition of electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, electrooculogram and electromyography, designing a dedicated front-end and writing a proper firmware for the specific application. Systematic tests on controls and nocturnal acquisitions from patients in domestic environment will be discussed in detail. The excellent results candidate this technology to provide a low power, unexplored solution to biopotentials acquisition. The technology breakthrough is in that it enables adding this type of functionality to existing MEMS boards at near-zero additional power consumption. For these reasons, they open to additional possibilities for wearable sensing and strengthen the role of MEMS technology in medical wearable applications for long time synchronous acquisition of a wide range of signals.
Anticipating Future Skills and Internal Potential of Entrepreneurs – the Perspective of Mining Transformation
Authors: Marszowski Ryszard , Hildebrandt Robert
Published: February 2024

The aim of the research results presented in the article is to strengthen a better understanding of the processes related to the transformation of hard coal mining in Poland, in particular the preparation of employees and their representatives, as well as employers from transformed areas for the upcoming changes. In this perspective, anticipating future skills against the internal potential of entrepreneurs becomes more and more important. It is a key element that enables entrepreneurs to adapt to changes, create innovative solutions and remain competitive on the market.
Reverse Engineering of Radical Polymerizations by Multi-objective Optimization
Authors: Fiosina Jelena , Sievers Philipp , Kanagaraj Gavaskar , Drache Marco , Beuermann Sabine
Published: February 2024

Reverse engineering is applied to identify optimum polymerization conditions for the synthesis of polymer with pre-defined properties. The proposed approach uses multi-objective optimization (MOO) and provides multiple candidate polymerization procedures to reach the targeted polymer property. The objectives for optimization include maximal similarity of molar mass distributions (MMD) compared to the target MMD, minimal reaction time, and maximal monomer conversion. The method is tested for vinyl acetate radical polymerizations and can be adopted to other monomers. The data for the optimization procedure is generated by an in-house developed kinetic Monte-Carlo (kMC) simulator for a selected recipe search space. The proposed reverse engineering algorithm comprises several steps: kMC simulations for the selected recipe search space to derive initial data, performing MOO for a targeted MMD, and identification of the Pareto optimal space. The last step uses a weighted sum optimization function to calculate the weighted score of each candidate polymerization conditions. To decrease the execution time clustering of the search space based on MMDs is applied. The performance of the proposed approach was tested for various target MMDs. The suggested MOO-based reverse engineering provides multiple recipe candidates depending on competing objectives.
A New 2D Cross Hyperchaotic Sine-Modulation-Logistic Map and Its Application in Bit-Level Image Encryption
Authors: Wang Mingxu , Fu Xianping , Teng Lin , Yan Xiaopeng
Published: February 2024

Chaotic theory is commonly being researched for application in image encryption scheme (IES). In this paper, a novel two-dimensional cross hyperchaotic Sine-modulation-Logistic map (2D-CHSLM) based on the famous Sine and Logistic maps. The hyperchaotic behaviors of 2D-CHSLM is testified with the help of their bifurcation diagrams, trajectory plots, Lyapunov exponents, sample entropy, C0 complexity, permutation entropy and 0-1 test. A new bit-level IES with traditional encryption structure is proposed utilizing 2D-CHSLM. The 2D-CHSLM-IES performs a 2D-CHSLM-based bit-level confusion using zig-zag transform and a 2D-CHSLM-based cross coupled diffusion operations for generating a highly secure cipher-image. Then the simulations and security analyses are further carried out with the help of key space, key sensitivity, histogram, correlation, information entropy, differential attack, noise and data loss attacks, prove that the security of the proposed 2D-CHSLM-IES
Predicting Neighborhood-Level Residential Carbon Emission from Street-view Images Using Computer Vision and Machine Learning
Authors: Shi Wanqi , Xiang Yeyu , Ying Yuxuan , Jiao Yuqin , Zhao Rui , Qiu Waishan
Published: February 2024

Measuring and predicting Carbon Emission (CE) is important to enabling the main culprit of various urgent environmental issues including global warming. However, prior studies did not fully incorporate the impact of micro-level urban streetscapes, which might lead to biased prediction of urban CE. To fill the gap, we developed an effective framework to predict residential CE in urban areas from widely existing and publicly available street-view images (SVI) using machine learning. First, we used a semantic segmentation algorithm to classify more than 30 streetscape elements from SVI images to describe the built environment whose features might affect residential and transportation CE. Second, based on the streetscapes quantified, we trained a 10-fold cross-validation method with various machine learning models to predict the CE at the 1KM grid level using CE data from the PlanetData. We found first, built environment features such as sidewalks, roads, fences, buildings, and walls are significantly correlated with the residential CE. Second, the presence of buildings and subtle streetscape features (e.g., walls, fences) indicates higher-density residential areas which are related to more residential CE. Third, vegetation (e.g., trees and grass) are reversely related to residential CE. Our findings shed light on the feasibility of using a single and open data source (i.e., the SVI) to effectively model neighborhood-level CE for regions across diverse urban forms. Our framework is useful for urban planners to inform new town development and urban regeneration towards the low CE goals.
Molecular Docking Simulations of Natural Compounds with Human Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) for Potential Therapeutic Applications
Authors: Ferrari Ivan Vito
Published: February 2024

This study employs molecular docking simulations using Autodock Vina with the Pyrx program to investigate the binding interactions between Human prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and natural compounds, namely Amentoflavone, Ginketin, Rutin, and Hypericin. The evaluation reveals excellent binding energy values, averaging around -10 kcal/mol, suggesting robust and favorable interactions between the selected compounds and PSA. The results provide valuable insights into the potential therapeutic applications of these natural compounds in the context of prostate cancer treatment or management. Further experimental validation is warranted to confirm these findings and explore the viability of these compounds as promising candidates for innovative therapeutic strategies. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in the field of molecular docking and its applications in drug discovery and bioinformatics.
Fabrication of Particle-Stacking Microporous Metal Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Authors: Qiu Jinyong , Xu Xiaoqiang , Wu Yanlong , Chen Xu , Liu Yaxiong
Published: February 2024

Laser powder bed fusion can fabricate porous structure through lattices, but it remains a challenge to prepare micropores (