bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Accuracy of 128-slice multi-detector computed tomography in the detection of stenosis at different cut-off values in corresponding target areas on conventional angiogram
Authors: Zaman Farhana , Khan M. Javed Mahfuz , Chowdhury Abdulla Al Mahaj
Published: August 2024

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common medical condition. Over the years, assessment methods for CAD have evolved, with non-invasive techniques gaining prominence. Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) coronary angiography has emerged as an alternative to conventional invasive coronary angiography (ICA). This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 128-slice MDCT in detecting stenosis at various thresholds and compare its efficacy with traditional coronary angiography.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the radiology and imaging department of combined military hospital (CMH) in Dhaka from August 2021 to July 2022. Forty-three patients were selected through purposive sampling. Computed tomographic angiography was performed using a 128-slice MDCT scanner. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS, with statistical significance set at p<0.05. Sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic accuracy, negative predictive value (NPV), and positive predictive value (PPV) were calculated for each patient and segment. Sensitivity and specificity were assessed for stenosis exceeding 75% and 50%.
Result: For diagnosing stenosis less than 50%, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and accuracy were 83.9%, 95.6%, 61.0%, 98.6%, and 94.7%, respectively. For stenosis greater than 50%, they were 84.2%, 99.3%, 86.5%, 99.1%, and 98.5%. For stenosis exceeding 75%, the values were 100.0%, 99.9%, 97.0%, 100.0%, and 99.9%.
Conclusions: 128-slice CT provides a reliable non-invasive method to assess hemodynamically significant CAD with high diagnostic accuracy. The study findings suggest that at the artery level, MDCT demonstrates high level of accuracy in identifying significant obstructive CAD.
A rare case of odontogenic myxoma of maxilla
Authors: Shanmugam Subbiah , Arumugam Karthik
Published: August 2024

Odontogenic myxoma is a benign locally aggressive rare intraosseous neoplasm, originating from the odontogenic ectomesenchyme in second and third decades of life. Clinically they are slow growing, indolent, expansile, non-metastasizing involving predominantly mandible than maxilla. Maxillary odontogenic tumor spreads more aggressively through maxilla than mandible hence the need to address the tumor early and also the reconstruction of the maxillary defect following defect is uniquely challenging. This is a report of a rare case of left maxillary odontogenic myxoma which was locally aggressive and causing significant maxillary erosion in a 35 year old female, left subtotal maxillectomy done using Weber-Fergusson approach with Dieffenbach’s modification and the defect repaired with temporalis muscle flap.
Giant rare esophageal malignancy in adolescent boy: a case report
Authors: Puvvada Prashanth , S. Sugaprakash , Raju Prabhakaran
Published: August 2024

Synovial sarcoma is rare soft tissue tumour affecting mostly extremities and less commonly head and neck, lungs, heart and digestive system in adult age group. Only about 20 such cases arising from oesophagus have been reported in literature but none have been reported in adolescent age group with large size in Indian population. So here we present a case report of synovial sarcoma of oesophagus seen in a 14-year-old boy and successful management. Our patient was a 14-year boy who came to our outpatient department (OPD) department with complaints of dysphagia to and retrosternal pain from past 2 months. A contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan showed vertically oriented long and large hypodense lesion arising from right anterolateral wall of pharyngoesophageal junction to upper two-thirds of esophagus from C6 to D8 causing >50% narrowing of trachea. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy was done which showed linear submucosal lesion from 17 to 28 cm from incisors. After anaesthetic clearance patient was planned and taken up for minimally invasive esophagectomy. Intraoperatively bulky submucosal growth extending from just cricopharynx to lower thoracic esophagus till inferior pulmonary ligament. Histopathology report came out as synovial sarcoma spindle cell type with Fédération Nationale des Centres de Lutte Contre le Cancer (FNCLCC) grade 2. After tumor board discussion, adjuvant therapy with doxorubicin and ifosfamide was given for five courses. After Six months follow up, the boy is free from tumor recurrence. Synovial sarcoma in esophagus is very rare with nearly 20 reported cases, of which most were polypoid and located in upper and mid esophagus and biphasic histology. The treatment for patients with localized disease is surgery with an adequate wide margin combined with adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation is regarded as the preferable treatment. Esophagectomy mostly with minimally invasive approach is preferred surgical option. Robotic minimally invasive surgery is also a safe and feasible option. Clinical follow-up has been limited, and synovial sarcoma is widely known to recur or metastasize after long disease-free intervals.
Role of metabolomics in advancing precision medicine and personalized nutrition: A systematic review of clinical applications and future prospects
Authors: Hivre Manjusha Damodar , Surkar Prashant Vasantrao , Holkar Shrirang Raoji
Published: August 2024

Metabolomics, the comprehensive study of small molecules in biological systems, has emerged as a powerful tool in advancing precision medicine and personalized nutrition. This systematic review aims to evaluate the current clinical applications and future prospects of metabolomics in these fields. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for relevant studies published between 2010 and 2024. Out of 1,500 initially identified studies, 120 met our inclusion criteria. Our analysis revealed that metabolomics has significantly contributed to biomarker discovery, patient stratification, and treatment response prediction in various diseases, particularly in oncology and cardiology. In nutrition, metabolomics has enabled more accurate dietary intake assessment and personalized nutritional recommendations. Despite challenges in standardization and data interpretation, the integration of metabolomics with other omics technologies shows promise for revolutionizing healthcare and nutrition practices.
Skills for Life Series: Empathy & Compassion
Authors: Suarez Enciso Sonia , Yang Hyeri Mel , Chacon Ugarte Gabriela
Published: August 2024

Empathy and compassion are vital skills for emotional and social development, motivating prosocial behaviors and effective conflict resolution. Empathy involves understanding others' emotions, while compassion drives actions to alleviate their suffering. These skills can be developed through educational programs and interventions like mindfulness and emotional intelligence training. In this brief, we introduce more about its relevance, successful initiatives to foster them, and tools to measure them.
The Behavior of Searching for Covid-19 Vaccine Information in Supporting Vaccination Decision-Making
Authors: Ahaya Mirnawati , Perbawaningsih Yudi
Published: August 2024

This research aims to analyze the information-seeking behavior of the COVID-19 vaccine in supporting decision-making in the community of Nglanggeran Village, Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. This study provides benefits for the government, especially health workers, to better understand the behavior of the community in seeking information on the COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccination decision-making. The qualitative research method was used with 16 informants consisting of semi-structured interviews and using source triangulation. The results showed that the stages in searching for COVID-19 vaccine information in the Nglanggeran Village community include; starting, chaining, browsing, differentiating, verifying, and sharing.  Poor network connections and the geographical conditions of Nglanggeran Village are obstacles for the community in searching for COVID-19 vaccine information. The decision to choose or refuse vaccination is influenced by internal and external factors.
TikTok as a New Media for the Future of Indonesian Creative Work
Authors: Najihah Dliyaun , Septiani Dina
Published: August 2024

TikTok is widely favored among numerous individuals as a social media platform. This research seeks to analyze the expansion of TikTok in Indonesia, explore the opportunities it offers to creative professionals in the country, and examine the potential drawbacks and effects associated with uploading short videos on this social media platform. This study is an analytical Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of publication trends related to TikTok, New Media, and Creative Works. The methodology involves scientific mapping through scientometric analysis, qualitative discussions, and bibliometric searches. The study results show that TikTok is one of the digital media in Indonesia that is proliferating. TikTok serves as a new medium for global communication and information exchange, a platform for interaction, sharing, and socializing, a primary destination for users, a social commerce venue, and a portfolio showcase. Indonesian creative workers use TikTok as a promotional and trading medium. However, face-to-face communication through TikTok can reduce the trust of TikTok users when making transactions, conversations, communications, self-actualization and so on. It can also lead to misunderstandings when carrying out long-distance activities without being based on more detailed and specific explanations.
CIRCULATION OF PRODUCTION AND FRAMING OF ISLAMIC TERRORISM (CASE STUDY OF THREE CHURCH BOMBINGS IN SURABAYA)
Authors: Muhammad Sabiq , Imam Nawawi  , Arisnawawi
Published: August 2024

Islamic radicalism and terrorism are social facts, and continue to metamorphose until they become digital facts. The transition from physical space to digital space does not change the status of radicalism and terrorism as social facts but changes its character to become a digital social fact. Character changes are accompanied by narrative shifts, where the framing by the media is often more solid than before the transition. The solidity of the media's framing of Islamic radicalism and terrorism creates a distinct digital social structure, which consists of producers, production stages, and ongoing reproduction of issues. This research argues that narrative shifts due to media framing are supported by corporate interests, media political affiliations, and the ideology promoted. Scheufele and Tewksbury explained narrative shifts due to media framing, and the agenda behind media framing was analyzed based on McCombs' theory. This research concludes that the narrative shift due to framing by the media was carried out deliberately because of corporate interests, political affiliations, and the ideology of the media owners. During the production of framed information, civil control over framing media is not optimal.
Pattern of Problem Solving in Religious Harmony Forum
Authors: Syam Nur , Basyid Abdul
Published: August 2024

This article aims to deepen the patterns of conflict resolution over religious issues in the Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB) in three different provinces, namely North Sumatra, West Java, and East Java. In addition, to recognize the value and role of collegial collective leadership in solving inter-religious problems in each province. This research chose a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The data revealed is in the form of verbal expressions from the subjects or key informants and informants and then recorded and written according to the categories that have been determined. A multisite design was used in this research because the study focused on FKUB's collegial collective leadership in resolving inter- or internal life problems among religious communities. The result of this study disputes between religious communities and the construction of houses of worship are two issues that are often assisted by FKUB in their resolution. Negotiations between religious adherents are used to seek answers to problems in the context of conflict resolution based on local wisdom, inclusive diversity, upholding mutual respect and equality, and are open to accepting ideas and views, from different points of view.
INOVASI LAYANAN PERPUSTAKAAN BERBASIS INKLUSI SOSIAL DI DINAS KEARSIPAN DAN PERPUSTAKAAN KABUPATEN KEBUMEN
Authors: Sundariyati Dwi
Published: August 2024

Social society inclusion is a process of developing the capacity of individuals and groups to participate and play a role. This research aims to discover the innovation model and development of library services based on social inclusion. And obstacles faced in the implementation of the development of the innovation. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach, data collection techniques observation, and in-depth interviews. The data validity test with the triangulation test is through the collection of data from the results of interviews and observations that have been made. The formulation of the problem that the author will examine is how service innovation is based on social inclusion at the Kebumen Regency Regional Archives and Library Office. The results showed that the Kebumen Regency Regional Archives and Library Service innovated library services based on social inclusion, for the innovations, namely Lampborgini services, namely the latest generation mobile car services, craft academy services, namely applicative activities by involving the community in workshop activities with topics according to books in the library, kupu- kupu malam service, namely mandatory visiting activities for kindergarten, elementary, junior high school children filled with various activities according to their talents and interests, cheerful library tourism movement services, smart services, community fair services, Jurassicpark services, rational services (literacy on alun-alun). Factors that support library activities in social inclusion-based library service innovation are budget, human resources, and technological developments. The obstacles are community, budget, and human resources
TINGKAT KEMAMPUAN LITERASI DIGITAL DI KA
Authors: Wulansari Ayu , Winanto Asis Riat , Nurhayati Anna , Ekalawna Akra Maratsa
Published: August 2024

The focus of this research is to determine the digital literacy ability of the blind disabled. Every citizen has the right to equality, easy access to information. This equality of rights is often constrained by the fact that the ease of access to information is not simply enjoyed by all people, as people with disabilities, especially those with disabilities, need special efforts and separate ways to improve their digital capabilities. Limitations do not prevent people with disabilities from enjoying and being able to access internet freely. Many digital literacy programs for the blind have been initiated by institutions, one of which is SLB-A Aisyiah, Ponorogo Regency. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of digital literacy ability of Aisyiah SLB-A students. The method used is descriptive quantitative with sampling using non-probability sampling, namely “a sampling technique that provides equal opportunities for each element (member) of the population. The population of this study was Aisyiah’s SLB-A students as many as 34 students at the junior high school level (SMP) and the senior high school level (SMA). The population is at the same time a sample or saturated sample. Analysis of the research data using statistics with the presentation of data through the formula mean and grand mean. “The mean is used to calculate the average value of the variables while the grand mean is used to calculate the total average. The main study is the assessment of digital literacy skills according to KOMINFO RI. The results showed that the digital literacy level of SLB-A students reached an average of 3.2 in the medium category. The first includes basic knowledge of conversational applications and social media which are categorized as high with an average result of 3.4. Second, is basic knowledge about information search engines, how to use and select data, the average is 3.25 in the medium category, the third position is basic knowledge about the digital landscape – internet and cyberspace, reaching 3.16 in the medium category, the average position is 3.16. the lowest average is basic knowledge about digital wallet applications, market stores, and digital transactions reaching 2.99 with less category
Exchange Rate and Balance of Payments in Nigeria
Authors: Anokwuru George , Chidinma Chioma
Published: August 2024

This paper investigated the influence of exchange rate on balance of payments in Nigeria from 1981 to 2022. To achieve the above objective, the study collected data on balance of payments, exchange rate, trade openness, government capital expenditure and monetary policy rate from the statistical bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria and adopted Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds test technique of econometrics to capture the short and long-run association between dependent and independent variables. The results revealed that in the long run, exchange rate, government capital expenditure and monetary policy rate have positive relationship with balance of payments in Nigeria. At the same time, trade openness has a negative relationship with balance of payment in Nigeria. In the short run, exchange rate and government capital expenditure have negative and significant relationship with balance of payments. Additionally, monetary policy rate and trade openness have a strong and positive correlation with balance of payments. Therefore, the study recommended that the government should adopt managed floating exchange rate policy to redress the problem of exchange rate variation in the country. Government should also increase production of a variety of good quality goods and services. This is the only way by which the country can induce foreign demand for its products, or at least reduce its demand for foreign products, either of which will have a favourable effect on the country’s currency and balance of payments.
Exploring the Independence and Support Networks of Blind Individuals: A Qualitative Investigation
Authors: Pristaliona Imelda , Afandi Hervina Venera , Latipun Latipun
Published: August 2024

People often perceive individuals who are blind as helpless. So many people discriminate against and belittle them. This research focuses on efforts to explore the struggles of blind workers in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative approach with a type of phenomenology. The researchers employed the snowball sampling technique to select the research participants, and then the data collection process was carried out through observation and in-depth interviews. The data obtained were processed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. The results of the study show that there are eight main models of exploring the struggles of blind workers, including response to the facts of the situation, social support, self-acceptance, motivation to fight, self-development and skills utilization, participation in social activities, assistance with tools and technology, and efforts to respond every difficulty and challenge.
Self-Esteem between Social Support and Quarter-Life Crisis
Authors: Wijaya Dzikria Afifah Primala , Maulana Muhammad Rafly , Anugerahaini Amalia
Published: August 2024

During emerging adulthood, individuals may experience a developmental crisis known as the Quarter-Life Crisis. The Quarter-Life Crisis can be influenced by various factors, including social support and self-esteem. This study aims to investigate the role of social support in the Quarter-Life Crisis, with self-esteem acting as a mediator, in emerging adults. A total of 151 participants aged 18-29 years were involved in this study. Three measurement tools were utilized: the Quarter-Life Crisis Scale, Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). The PROCESS analysis indicates that self-esteem mediates the relationship between social support and the Quarter-Life Crisis by 38% (-0.3790; p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that self-esteem serves as a mediator in the relationship between social support and the Quarter-Life Crisis.
The Legal Nature of Reconciliation as an Independent Means of Simplification of the Procedural Form in Administrative Proceedings
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure Law of the Russian State University of Justice, PhD (Law), Zarubina Maria N.
Published: August 2024

In this article the author explores the theoretical basis of the institution of reconciliation as an independent way to simplify the procedural form. In administrative proceedings, the convergence of the positions of the parties is difficult for several reasons: the public law nature of the dispute, the threat of corruption, the lack of a developed model of reconciliation with the administrative body. The intuitive approach taken by the courts when approving conciliation agreements demonstrates the complexity, inefficiency and underdevelopment of the proclaimed procedure.
A Local Restructuring Plan in a Personal Bankruptcy Procedure
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University, Emaltynov Andrey R. , Boyarsky Daniil A. ,   Lecturer of the Department of Civil Law of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev
Published: August 2024

The article discusses some problematic issues expansion of local restructuring plan statement in personal bankruptcy. The urgency of the problem is confirmed by legislative draft. Authors research procedural aspects of local restructuring plan, subject of proof, bankruptcy case progress, consequences of non-compliance for bankruptcy case and creditors.
Recovery of Future Damages as an Obstruction to Awarding Astreinte
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, Timofeev Yury A.
Published: August 2024

The article substantiates that the recovery provided for by Article 23 of the Law of the Russian Federation of 07.02.1992 No. 2300-1 “On Protection of Consumer Rights” or paragraph 21 of Article 12 of the Federal Law of 04.25.2002 No. 40-FZ “On Compulsory Insurance of Civil Liability of Vehicle Owners” forfeit (legitimate penalty) for the future “until the moment of actual fulfillment of the obligation” should exclude the parallel collection of astrent (judicial penalty) provided for in part 3 of Article 206 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation. Simultaneous collection of legal and judicial penalties violates the fair balance of property interests of the parties, contradicts the principle of fairness and proportionality of civil liability, which involves the restoration of the violated right, but not the enrichment of the creditor. The appeal of a person in whose favor a legal penalty has been collected with a period of accrual “until the moment of actual fulfillment of the obligation”, with a request for an additional award of astrenet, should be qualified as unfair behavior, the consequence of which should be a refusal to satisfy the application.
Fairness as a Principle of Exercising of Justice. Part Two: Fairness in Electronic Automated Procedures
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, Fetisov Aleksandr K.
Published: August 2024

The article continues to consider the topic of possibilities in the use of electronic procedures by courts in resolving cases. Accelerated trends in the digitalization of relations between participants in civil turnover make it possible to reasonably predict the multivariate use of the variety of opportunities of online technologies when applying to the court of an interested person with a demand to restore the violated right.
S ome Problems of Legal Certainty of Civil Procedure Relations on the Example of Insufficient Legal Regulation of the Court Adjournment Institution
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Saratov State Law Academy, Balakhtina Sofia V.
Published: August 2024

This article analyzes some problems of achieving legal certainty at the level of legislative regulation of civil procedural relations on the example of the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation. In particular, the author concludes that there is insufficient legal regulation of the procedure, term and grounds for declaring a judicial recess. As an auxiliary way to overcome this legal uncertainty the author proposed the use of analogy of the law. The author has also defined that at the level of legislative regulation the legal certainty can be reached by the edition of normative-legal act, providing its uniform application and due realization of the prescriptions, containing in it, contributing to the protection of interests of everyone equally, and consequently subjects, providing achievement and observance of legal certainty, act as participants of civil process and subjects of law-making activity. There are examples of other types of uncertainty in civil procedural law (at the level of its legislative regulation) on the example of some structural elements of the rule of law (hypothesis and disposition), which can be subsequently considered as a criterion for scientific differentiation of the phenomenon under study.
Abuse of the Right to Reconciliation
Authors:   Mediator, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, PhD (Law), Timofeev Yury A.
Published: August 2024

The use of the right to adjourn proceedings for judicial conciliation in order to delay the proceedings should be considered as an abuse of procedural right. As a measure of responsibility of a person who has abused the right to judicial conciliation, it is proposed to allow the imposition of the obligation to reimburse the state's expenses for the remuneration of labor involved in the conciliation procedure of a judicial conciliator.
Inclusion of Claims in the Register of Creditors of a Debtor: Aspects of Abuse of Right
Authors:   Attorney, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, Baradanchenkova Natalya E.
Published: August 2024

The article analysis of the negative side of the increased standard for creditor debt proof, and study those cases where a bold operation of facts about the debtor's business internal organization can lead the court to believe that the creditor has formal control over him and give rise to subsidiary liability risks.
Abuse of Procedural Rights in Review of Cases Involving Foreign Entities
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, PhD (Law), Konev Denis V.
Published: August 2024

The article deals with the problems of abuse of procedural rights when in cases involving foreign persons. The author identifies and analyzes the models, procedural specifics and main characteristics of the abuse of procedural rights by foreign participants.
Abuse of the Procedural Right in Germany: Relevant Development Trends
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, Branovitsky Konstantin L.
Published: August 2024

This article presents the concept of abuse of process in Germany, its relationship with the principle of Treu und Glauben, and its internal structure. Additionally, it analyzes one example of current judicial practice related to the abuse of rights issue, specifically the inadmissibility of using legal provisions solely to delay the process. Furthermore, the structure is examined, and specific examples of individual elements of the abuse of rights concept in civil proceedings are provided. The author notes that the developed and systematic concept of good faith in civil turnover serves as an example for conducting legal reforms at both national and international levels
Disclosure of Evidence as an Efficient Mechanism of Implementation of the Adversariality Principle in Summary Proceedings
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Law Faculty of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Lyashenko Igor S.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the effectiveness of the application of the mechanism for the disclosure of evidence in simplified arbitration proceedings. The author analyses the judicial practice on this issue, concludes the inconsistency in the application of the approach that allows the presentation and examination of evidence in violation of the procedure for their disclosure.
Arbitrability of Corporate Disputes: Development Tendencies
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kaminskaya Sofya V.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the main trends in the development of the arbitrability of corporate disputes in Russian legislation and judicial practice. The issue of arbitrability of corporate disputes in Russia has been debatable for a relatively long time. At the same time the approach of non-arbitrability of corporate disputes has taken root in judicial practice. Later, the issue was developed in the legislation: the competence of arbitral tribunals over corporate disputes with the arbitrability rules for this category of cases were established in the law. The legislator reasonably divided corporate disputes into three groups, depending on the rules and conditions of their arbitrability. This approach made it possible to achieve the balance between public and private interests in the issue of corporate dispute settlement, taking into account the global trends towards expanding the competence of arbitral tribunals. The reform provides opportunities for further liberalization of the established rules for the arbitrability, subject to increased confidence in arbitration as a method of resolving corporate disputes that can ensure proper protection of the rights and legitimate interests of all interested parties.
Grounds for Unenforceability of an Arbitration Agreement: Challenging Issues
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Ural State Law University Named after V.F. Yakovlev, Petrova Kristina V.
Published: August 2024

The category of unenforceability of an arbitration agreement has become a common ground for refusal of the dispute resolution in arbitration in recent years in Russian jurisdiction. The author considers the category of unenforceability of an arbitration agreement, the grounds of the arbitration agreement unenforceability, and proposes classification of these grounds, the author highlights current and problematic issues of the unenforceability of an arbitration agreement.
Optimization of fish-friendly bulb turbine based on orthogonal method and computational fluid dynamics
Authors: Mao Xiuli , Lu Jiahao , Cheng Chuang , Li Zhenggui , Chen Diyi , Han Wei , Hu Jiaren , Cao Tianyu
Published: August 2024

A high-performance, fish-friendly bulb turbine was developed in this study by optimizing a runner with spiral blades to enhance the flow passage for fish. The key aspect of this work is multi-objective optimization based on the orthogonal method. Four factors were focused on: the number of guide vanes, the wedge angle of the blades, the distance of vaneless space, and the pitch variation ratio. The optimal value of each design parameter was determined through comprehensive measurements, including intuitive analysis, range analysis, and synthetical frequency analysis. The evaluating indexes were unit output, efficiency, fish-passing damage rate, pressure fluctuation, maximum blade deformation, and equivalent stress. The results indicate that the pitch ratio parameter significantly affected hydraulic performance, while the number of guide vanes primarily influenced fish-passing performance. The optimized turbine achieved a hydraulic efficiency of 84.05%, with a fish damage rate of only 0.01%. Structurally, the vibration modes of the runner were mainly oscillating deformation, rotating deformation around the axis, and bending deformation. The difference between the hydraulic excitation frequencies and the natural frequencies of the runner exceeded 20%, ensuring no resonance under the best efficiency point (BEP) condition. The dry and the prestressed modals showed similar natural frequencies and vibration patterns for the runner, whereas the wet modal showed higher natural frequencies for the runner.
Family Financial Socialization and Financial Capabilities of the U.S. Military Service Members: Do Demographics Matter?
Authors: O’Neal Catherine Walker , Lucier-Greer Mallory , Okamoto Rachel Maureen
Published: August 2024

The family financial socialization (FFS) theory details associations among demographic characteristics, financial socialization, and financial capabilities. Given that the transitions and challenges unique to military life have implications for financial capabilities, this study utilizes the FFS theory to examine cross-sectional data from a sample of service members (N= 401). We conducted a path analysis investigating the associations among demographic characteristics (race, ethnicity, sex, and age), FFS (socialization received from one’s family about money management while growing up), and indicators of financial capabilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors). We also examined differences by race, ethnicity, and sex. African American/Black, Hispanic, and older service members reported less FFS than White, non-Hispanic, and younger service members. FFS was positively associated with all four indicators of financial capabilities. The strength of associations between FFS and financial capabilities did not differ by race, ethnicity, or sex, suggesting that the financial socialization received from one’s family of origin is important for financial capabilities in adulthood regardless of race, ethnicity, or sex. The findings support and extend the FFS theory and have implications for practice.
Betrayal Trauma and Histrionic Personality Pathology
Authors: Yalch Matthew M. , Hujing Christine L.
Published: August 2024

Histrionic personality disorder is among the most common forms of personality pathology, and recent research has focused on its associations with trauma. This research has focused primarily on the types of traumatic experiences people endure, highlighting the role of sexual trauma in particular. However, recent research on the association between traumatic events and histrionic personality characteristics has not taken into account the role of traumatic experiences characterized by interpersonal betrayal, which research suggests is associated with personality pathology in general. In this study, we examine this, evaluating the association between traumatic experiences with varying degrees of betrayal and histrionic personality characteristics in a sample of men and women recruited online (N= 364). The results suggested that interpersonal traumawithouta high degree of betrayal as well as non-interpersonal trauma had positive associations with histrionic personality characteristics, but interpersonal traumawitha high degree of betrayal did not. Further analysis indicated that sexual trauma, both with and without a component of betrayal, was associated with histrionic personality characteristics for women but not men. Study findings add to the research on the potential traumatogenic origins of histrionic personality characteristics and provide numerous directions for future research.
Akselerasi penerapan Desa Digital di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Sagala Irmawati , Elianda Yunita , Harmain Irfan
Published: August 2024

The digital village program answers the demands for implementing a village information system mandated by Law No. 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. However, implementing the digital village program still needs to overcome many obstacles, including in the Jambi Luar Kota District, one of the central education areas in Jambi Province. Therefore, the participation of the universities is urgently needed to strengthen digital villages in the Jambi Luar Kota District. This article was written based on community service activities that aim to build a base for implementing a digital village program in Jambi Luar Kota District, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province. The community service process used the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method so that this program can build stakeholder knowledge and awareness of the program themes. This community service activity produced the internet network mapping in Jambi Luar Kota District, as well as the government and community's existing situation and supporting capacity in implementing digital villages. As a first step towards a digital village, villages are also assisted in creating village websites with the domain desa.id. Despite its many obstacles, this community service activity shows that the villages in Jambi Luar Kota District can develop into digital villages.[Program Desa Digital menjawab tuntutan penerapan sistem informasi desa yang diamanatkan oleh Undang-undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Desa. Namun, pelaksanaan program Desa Digital ini masih mengalami banyak kendala, termasuk di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota yang merupakan salah satu daerah pusat pendidikan di Provinsi Jambi. Oleh karena itu, sangat dibutuhkan partisipasi kampus dalam penguatan Desa Digital di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota. Artikel ini ditulis berdasarkan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang bertujuan untuk membangun basis implementasi Desa Digital di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota, Kabupaten Muaro Jambi, Provinsi Jambi. Proses pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan metode Participatory Action Research (PAR) sehingga program ini dapat membangun pengetahuan dan kesadaran pemangku kepentingan terhadap tema yang diangkat. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menghasilkan peta kondisi jaringan internet di Kabupaten Jambi Luar Kota, serta situasi eksisting dan daya dukung pemerintah dan masyarakat dalam penerapan Desa Digital. Sebagai langkah awal menuju Desa Digital, desa juga dibantu dengan pembuatan website desa dengan domain desa.id. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menunjukkan bahwa desa-desa di Kecamatan Jambi Luar Kota dapat berkembang menjadi Desa Digital, meskipun masih memiliki banyak kendala.]
Penguatan konseling pra nikah pada masyarakat Madura untuk mencegah perkawinan anak
Authors: Jannah Hasanatul Jannah , Alfin Miftahul Khairi
Published: August 2024

The practice of underage marriage still occurs in Indonesia, particularly in rural and remote areas. One of the efforts to prevent underage marriage is to provide strengthened pre-marital counseling to teenagers and future husband and wife, in that awareness and understanding of the importance of maturity at marriage, mental maturity and readiness to face and carry out marriage are built. This service has been conducted at Larangan Slampar village, Tlanakan District and Tanjung village, Pademawu District, Pamekasan Regency by implementing a CBPR (Community Based Participatory Research) approach. The CBPR approach emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders in related areas, starting from planning and implementing carefully structured actions. The results of strengthening premarital counseling attracted the participants' attention because they felt comfortable telling stories, asking questions, and at the same time gaining knowledge about the substance of marriage, which up to now had been understood as a simple thing without a solid foundation. The participants, finally, are able to plan their future by implementing profound planning in deciding their marriage plan.
[Praktik perkawinan di bawah umur masih marak terjadi di Indonesia, khususnya di pedesaan dan wilayah terpencil. Salah satu upaya pencegahan perkawinan di bawah umur adalah dengan memberikan penguatan konseling pra nikah kepada remaja dan calon pengantin, sehingga terbangun kesadaran dan pemahaman tentang pentingnya kematangan usia nikah, kematangan mental, dan kesiapan dalam menghadapi dan menjalankan perkawinan. Pengabdian ini dilakukan di Desa Larangan Slampar kecamatan Tlanakan dan desa Tanjung Kecamatan Pademawu, kabupaten Pamekasan dengan menggunakan pendekatan CBPR (Community Based Participatory Research). Pendekatan CBPR menekankan kolaborasi dengan stakeholder di daerah terkait, mulai dari merencanakan dan melaksanakan aksi yang disusun secara matang. Hasil penguatan konseling pra nikah ini cukup menarik perhatian peserta karena mereka merasa nyaman bercerita, bertanya, dan sekaligus mendapatkan pengetahuan tentang substansi perkawinan yang selama ini dipahami sangat sederhana tanpa landasan yang kokoh. Peserta pada akhirnya mulai memproyeksikan masa depannya dengan menggunakan perencanaan dalam memutuskan dan menjalankan perkawinan.]
The Resolution of Disputes in the Village Head Election of Kuripan, East OKU, 2023
Authors: Sephia Sephia
Published: August 2024

The Village Head Election is a contest for power at the village level. During this election process, conflicts can sometimes arise between supporters and the candidates for the village head position. One intriguing case in Indonesia regarding conflicts in village head elections is the 2023 Village Head Election in Kuripan, located in the Kuripan District, East OKU Regency. In this election, the candidate with number one won by a margin of only one vote over the candidate with number two, accompanied by several indications of irregularities in the election process.
This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including interviews and documentation. Primary data sources include interviews, while secondary data sources include literature. The findings of this study reveal that the dispute in the Kuripan village head election in the Cempaka District, East OKU Regency, was resolved through a local mechanism resembling a village deliberation, or other similar terms referring to discussions involving all relevant village stakeholders. These include the election committee, village government officials, and village representative bodies. To prevent disputes in future village head elections, it is recommended to clarify and improve the transparency of the election information and process.
Optimalisasi Fasilitas Pejalan Kaki pada Kawasan Pasar di Ruas Jalan MH. Thamrin, Kabupaten Tabanan
Authors: Suari Ni Kadek Dilla Pradnya , Putri Meynessa Puspita Tika , Agastya Komang Ramanda , Suartawan Putu Eka
Published: August 2024

Kediri District in Tabanan Regency has various shopping places, such as markets and shopping areas. One of them is on Jalan MH. Thamrin is the center of markets and shops with high pedestrian intensity. It is estimated that with economic growth in this area, vehicle and pedestrian traffic will increase, so it is necessary to regulate adequate pedestrian facilities. Optimization studies of pedestrian facilities are needed to evaluate the number of cars and pedestrian flows, determine additional facilities, minimize conflicts, and prevent accidents. In this study, the author uses a field survey method. The data obtained is then processed, and the necessary pedestrian crossing facilities results are the type of level crossing, namely pelican crossing with waiting stalls, and the need to widen the sidewalk by 0.24604 meters on each side of the sidewalk.
ABSTRAK
Kecamatan Kediri di Kabupaten Tabanan memiliki berbagai tempat perbelanjaan, seperti pasar dan kawasan pertokoan. Salah satunya yaitu di Jalan MH. Thamrin, kawasan ini terkenal sebagai pusat pasar dan pertokoan dengan intensitas pejalan kaki yang tinggi. Diperkirakan, dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi di kawasan ini, lalu lintas kendaraan dan pejalan kaki akan semakin meningkat sehingga perlu diadakan pengaturan fasilitas pejalan kaki yang memadai. Studi pengoptimalisasian fasilitas pejalan kaki diperlukan untuk mengevaluasi jumlah arus kendaraan dan pejalan kaki guna menentukan tambahan fasilitas yang dapat meminimalkan konflik antara keduanya dan mencegah terjadinya kecelakaan. Pada penelitian ini metode yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah metode survei lapangan, selanjutnya data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah dan mendapatkan hasil fasilitas penyeberangan pejalan kaki yang dibutuhkan disana adalah tipe penyeberangan yang sebidang yaitu pelican crossing dengan lapak tunggu dan perlu diadakannya pelebaran trotoar sebesar 0,24604 meter di tiap sisi trotoar.
Studi Preferensi Kebijakan Work From Home (WFH) dari Sisi Pelaku Usaha di DKI Jakarta
Authors: Syahputra Wahyu Aji , Alvinsyah
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the preferences of each group of companies regarding the WFH scheme and its impact on the number of daily trips in Jakarta. The analytical method in this study uses descriptive statistical and nonparametric inferential methods. Preference data in this study were obtained based on the policymaker's decision to choose the ideal WFH scheme without harming the company. Preference data is analyzed to produce a fair and simple WFH scheme. The analysis results show that companies in the WFO Products and Services sector are willing to implement the WFH policy for up to 60% of their employees daily. Meanwhile, companies in the start-up and WFH services sectors are willing to implement the WFH policy with up to 80% of their employees daily.
ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan preferensi tiap golongan perusahaan terkait skema WFH dan dampaknya terhadap jumlah perjalanan harian di DKI Jakarta. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode statisik deskriptif dan inferensial non parametrik. Data preferensi dalam penelitian ini diperoleh berdasarkan keputusan penetap kebijakan Perusahaan dalam memilih skema WFH yang ideal tanpa merugikan Perusahaan tersebut. Data preferensi dianalisis untuk menghasilkan skema WFH yang adil dan sederhana. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Golongan perusahaan di bidang Produk dan Jasa WFO, bersedia menerapkan kebijakan WFH sampai dengan 60% dari jumlah pegawainya setiap hari. Sementara, Golongan perusahaan di bidang start up dan jasa WFH bersedia menerapkan kebijakan WFH sampai dengan 80% dari jumlah pegawainya setiap hari.