bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
One month prevalence of self–reported musculoskeletal pain syndromes and correlates
Authors: Klemenc–Ketis Zalika , Kersnik Janko
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of 1 month musculoskeletal pain symptoms in a representative sample of the Slovenian general population and to determine factors associated with the symptoms.

Methods: We performed an observational cross–sectional study in June 2011 in a representative sample of 1,002 randomly selected Slovenian citizens, stratified according to gender and age, using a computer–assisted telephone interview method.

Results: At least 1 day in the past month, 559 participants (55.7%) experienced musculoskeletal symptoms; 226 participants (22.5%) experienced musculoskeletal symptoms everyday of the past month. Older age, female gender, lower education, lower monthly income, seeking lay advice, seeking medical advice, self–treatment, self–reported mobility problems, problems with self–care, pain, difficulties in daily activities, anxiety and/or depression, employment, retired, and a chronic disease were associated with the presence of musculoskeletal pain during the entire past month. When compared to the remainder of the sample, subjects with musculoskeletal pain had more often mobility problems and more often reported the presence of pain.

Conclusion: Musculoskeletal symptoms are very common in the Slovenian general population and present a significant public health problem.
Ob 5. obletnici izhajanja revije Acta medico–biotechnica / On the 5th anniversary of Acta medico–biotechnica
Authors: Pahor Dušica
Published: February 2023

Spoštovani bralci,pred vami je deseta številka revije Acta medico–biotechnica, ki izhaja že peto leto. Prva številka je izšla 1.12.2008. Revija je bila zasnovana kot znanstvenoraziskovalna in strokovna revija s področja medicine in biotehnike, njen ustanovitelj in izdajatelj je Medicinska fakulteta Univerze v Mariboru. Acta medico–biotechnica je tako prva znanstvena revija v izdaji Medicinske fakultete v Sloveniji. Revija je namenjena uveljavljanju in razširjanju znanstvenih spoznanj s področja medicine in biotehnike s poudarkom na interdisciplinarnem pristopu, njen namen je povezovanje kliničnega in raziskovalnega dela. Revija izhaja dvakrat letno v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku, saj je del mednarodnega evropskega prostora. Odziv raziskovalcev na področju medicine in biotehničnih ved je bil za ta prostor izreden. V 10 številkah je bilo skupno objavljenih 85 člankov, od tega kar 45 izvirnih in 13 preglednih znanstvenih člankov.
Morphometrical analysis of the p53 tissue marker in prostatic adenocarcinoma and its relationship to Gleason score and PSA level
Authors: Munda Miha , Dariš Barbara , Hajdinjak Tine , Kavalar Rajko , Štiblar Martinčič Draga
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. The possible prognostic value of tissue markers, such as p53, may give a better understanding of this disease, improve staging accuracy, and help in choosing optimal treatment. In this study, we examined p53 expression and its correlation with Gleason score, prostate–specific antigen (PSA) levels, and patient age in a Slovenian population.

Methods: This retrospective pilot study included 25 radical prostatectomy patients. The immunohistochemical expression of p53 was determined and expressed as a p53 index. In addition, correlations between p53 index, Gleason score before and after prostatectomy, PSA level, and patient age were statistically evaluated.

Results: The p53 tissue marker was unevenly distributed in prostate cancer independently of local Gleason pattern; however, its expression correlated with Gleason score after prostatectomy and showed borderline correlation with PSA. There were also statistically significant correlations between Gleason score before and after prostatectomy, PSA level, and patient age.

Conclusions: Despite the low number of cases presented in this study, our results demonstrate that p53 may have predictive value in prostate cancer. Thus, p53 is a promising tissue marker that can be used as an additional diagnostic parameter.
Efficacy of metformin treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Jerenec Katja , Samojlenko Maša , Geršak Ksenija , Ferk Polonca
Published: February 2023

Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug with potentially beneficial effects in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Different pharmacological responses to met- formin have been reported in PCOS patients, which may be attributable to various clinical, biochemical, genetic and other factors. Here, we have outlined a short review of the results from current clinical studies on metformin efficacy in PCOS patients. Additionally, preliminary results from a retrospective pharmacogenetic study by our group on a sample of Slovene PCOS patients are presented. Pharmacogenetics is an emerging science that should pro- vide options for individualized medicine, the future of healthcare.
Surgical management of traumatic spondylolisthesis of the axis
Authors: Movrin Igor , Četnik Andrej
Published: February 2023

Purpose: AThe optimal treatment modality for traumatic spondylolisthesis (TSA) of the axis (second cervical vertebra) remains controversial. Many conservative and anterior techniques have been used to treat these injuries.

Case report: We describe a 29– year–old woman who presented to the emergency department with severe neck pain after falling down a flight of stairs. Cervical plain radiographs and computer tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a major C2 body anterior dislocation with bilateral C2 pedicle fractures. A Crutchfield extension was applied, with four kilograms of traction initially, with the neck in slight extension. After two hours of traction, plain radiographs showed near–anatomical reduction. The same day the patient underwent an anterior C2/C3 discectomy and autologous bone fusion with a cervical spine locking plate (CSLP). There were no neurological deficits postoperatively and the patient was asymptomatic. She was discharged home on postoperative day eight with a Philadelphia collar for 6 weeks.

Conclusion: Anterior C2/C3 discectomy and fusion may be feasible and safe in unstable TSA, with the benefit of high primary stability, anatomical reduction, a high union rate, and favorable clinical outcome
Virtual reality simulator training – a new era in surgical education program / Učenje s simulatorji – novo obdobje v izobraževanju kirurgov
Authors: Pahor Dušica
Published: February 2023

With the opening of a new building of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor in September 2013 with all the modern simulator equipment for surgical teaching a completely new opportunity was achieved, including several novel aspects of surgical simulation in resident education.
Cystatin c – a marker of kidney function and predictor of cardiovascular disease and mortality
Authors: Bevc Sebastjan , Ekart Robert , Hojs Radovan
Published: February 2023

Over the past decade, serum cystatin C (SCC) has been often suggested as a marker of kidney function. Strong evidence has shown that SCC may improve classification of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to identify chronic kidney disease in certain clinical populations. SCC equations based on the SCC reference standard are considered state–of–the–art to estimate kidney function and the latest chronic kidney disease guidelines included several suggestions and recommendations that relate to SCC. The results of several previous studies have also suggested that SCC may be more useful than just a marker of GFR, as it may also be useful as a clinical marker to provide complementary information to established risk determinants, especially for high–risk populations. Additionally, other studies have reported that SCC may be a useful prognostic indicator of cardiovascular disease.
Carbon monoxide intoxication: A report of two cases
Authors: Hajdinjak Emina , Markota Andrej , Strdin Košir Alenka , Kirbiš Simona
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Here, we describe the application of non–invasive carbon monoxide monitoring for two patients with suspected carbon monoxide intoxication.

Case reports: Since signs and symptoms are non–specific, carbon monoxide intoxication is often diagnosed only after other causes of unconsciousness have been excluded. This paper presents two cases of carbon monoxide and alcohol intoxication. From the information available (both patients were found in open spaces, unconscious, with no external signs of injury), it was impossible to infer carbon monoxide intoxication. In both cases, carbon monoxide intoxication was detected by noninvasive carbon monoxide monitoring in accordance with the ABCDE approach for the immediate assessment and treatment of critically ill patients. Other findings (blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.) did not explain the state of either patient. Both patients received oxygen therapy before the determination of carbon monoxide in the arterial blood and both were discharged after 2 days of treatment without short–term neurological sequelae. The source of carbon monoxide in each case was exposure to smoke and automobile exhaust, respectively, with concurrent alcohol intoxication.

Conclusion: The use of devices that enable the rapid and noninvasive detection of carbon monoxide can facilitate diagnosis of carbon monoxide intoxication.
Drought vulnerability assessment by employingtheGeographical Information Systemand Analytical Hierarchy Processfor the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Nyayapathi Priyanka , Penki Ramu , Basina Sai Santosh
Published: February 2023

Droughts are recurring events that adversely affect agricultural activities, population density, and irrigated land. The consequences vary from region to region and are called a 'creeping phenomenon'. It is necessary to map drought vulnerability comprehensively in order to develop and implement drought mitigation strategies. In this regard, remote sensing-based studies are most robust, effective, and efficient at monitoring and mapping droughts compared to conventional ground survey methods. The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive drought vulnerability map using geospatial techniques and remote sensing to assess the spatial extent of drought vulnerability in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 13 drought-influencing parameters such as Slope, Elevation, Aspect, Soil texture, Geology/Lithology, Land Use & Land Cover, Drainage density, Distance from water bodies, Groundwater fluctuation, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, Rainfall, Land Surface Temperature, and Topographic Wetness Index were selected for the assessment of drought vulnerability. These indices were integrated to create drought maps of both spatial and temporal extent in ArcGIS. Using pairwise comparison matrices, the Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) calculates weights for each criterion. The Drought Vulnerability Assessment map is generated by analyzing the parameters through spatial analysis. The results revealed that the drought vulnerability index of Kurnool is 42.5. This finding has been successfully validated by historical drought records of the region. Decision-makers can use the results to develop and apply proactive drought mitigation strategies.
Konsep Pengembangan Infrastruktur Pariwisata Pantai Bandealit dengan Menggunakan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Authors: Putri Indah Ludiana , Nurjahjaningtyas Indra , Alfiah Rindang
Published: February 2023

Pantai Bandealit adalah pantai yang secara administrasi berada pada Kecamatan Tempurejo, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur. Pantai ini berpotensi sebagai daya Tarik wisata pantai berdasarkan Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah (RTRW) Kabupaten Jember, dimana pemanfaatan Pantai Bandealit diprioritaskan pengembangannya. Akan tetapi, terdapat permasalahan dalam pengembangan wisata yaitu kurang maksimalnya infrastruktur dasar dalam mendukung kegiatan wisata, sehingga sektor pariwisata di Pantai Bandealit kurang maksimal pemanfaatannya. Kurangnya sarana dan prasarana di lokasi Pantai Bandealit sehingga tidak mendekati standar pelayanan pariwisata. Sehingga diperlukan sebuah konsep pengembangan infrastruktur pariwisata Pantai Bandealit. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui penentuan zonasi pengembangan wisata berdasarkan potensi dan konsep pengembangan infrastruktur pariwisata di Pantai Bandealit. Pada penelitian ini memiliki 2 (dua) tahapan analisis. Tahap pertama yaitu menggunakan Teknik Analisis Perceptual Mapping untuk menentukan zonasi pengembangan wisata. Tahap kedua yaitu menggunakan Teknik Analisis AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) dalam penentuan prioritas pengembangan infrastruktur pariwisata dan konsep pengembangannya. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu terdapat 3 (tiga) zonasi pengembangan wisata Pantai Bandealit yaitu zona inti dengan luas 30,99 ha, zona pendukung langsung dengan luas 11,26 ha dan zona pendukung tidak langsung dengan luas 9,81 ha. Sedangkan konsep pengembangannya yaitu dalam bentuk site plan berdasarkan beberapa analisis, teori dan kondisi eksisting. Hasil prioritas pengembangan infrastruktur pariwisata berdasarkan analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), sub-Kriteria Sarana yaitu toilet, tempat parkir, gazebo, kantor pengelola, fasilitas Kesehatan, jasa pangan, fasilitas olahraga, souvenir, penginapan, dan peribadatan. Sedangkan sub-Kriteria prasarana berdasarkan jumlah bobot yaitu jaringan jalan, air bersih, persampahan, drainase dan sanitasi, listrik, dan telekomunikasi.
Presepsi Wisatawan Terhadap Daya Tarik Desa Kemiren Sebagai Desa Wisata Menggunakan Metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA)
Authors: Amalia Khorina Dwi Disti , Hayati Nunung Nuring , Alfiah Rindang
Published: February 2023

Desa wisata adalah desa dengan potensi dan daya tarik wisata yang unik, dipadukan dengan alam pedesaan dan kehidupan sosial budaya masyarakat, dikelola dan dikemas secara menarik serta didukung oleh pengembangan fasilitas penunjang pariwisata.RPJMD Kabupaten Banyuwangi tahun 2010-2015, pengembangan pariwisata menjadi salah satu prioritas unggulan untuk membangun perekonomian lokal contohnya desa wisata yang menjadi daya tarik pariwisata. Desa Kemiren merupakan desa wisata yang dimiliki Kabupaten Banyuwangi.Semenjak program Banyuwangi Festival berlangsung,Desa Kemiren masuk kedalam salah satu agenda yang bertujuan mengenalkan Desa Wisata Osing Kemiren.Setelah adanya festival tahunan,jumlah wisatawan mengalami kena ikan secara signifikan pada tahun 2019 total pengunjung 18.436 jiwa.Namun,menurut salah satu pengelola Desa Wisata Osing hal tersebut tidak berdampak besar bagi pihak pemerintahan desa maupun masyarakat setempat sebagai pihak yang berperan mengembangkan desa wisata.Sehingga dalam upaya meningkatkan daya tarik wisata di Desa Kemiren sebagai desa wisata,perlu adanya rencana pengembangan yang didasarkan dengan empat komponen daya tarik wisata yaitu atraksi,aksesibilitas,amenitas dan pelayanan tambahan.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui presepsi wisatawan terhadap Desa Kemiren sebagai desa wisata dan menyusun ide pengembangan untuk meningkatkan daya tarik wisata Desa Kemiren sebagai desa wisata.Metode yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif dan analisis IPA(Importance Performance Analysis).Hasil pengolahan data pada penelitian menunjukkan tingkat kepuasan belum optimal,karena wisatawan belum merasa puas dengan komponen daya tarik wisata yang ada di kawasan Desa Wisata Osing.Pada diagram kartesisus menunjukkan bahwa kuadran I menjadi prioritas utama untuk penelitian ini menyusun ide pengembangan.Secara garis besar,rencana ide pengembangan pada kuadran I dengan peningkatan dan penyediaan variabel komponen daya tarik wisata yang kurang berdasarkan presepsi wisatawan.
Peningkatan Daya Tarik Wisata Megalitikum Melalui Konservasi dan Preservasi Situs Duplang Berbasis Masyarakat di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Hamindhani Galuh Ajeng , Koesoemawati Dewi Junita , Revana Dano Quinta
Published: February 2023

Situs Duplang di Desa Kamal merupakan situs utama di Kabupaten Jember dan sebagai wisata budaya di Kecamatan Arjasa, yang memiliki potensi sebagai tempat wisata, sumber pendidikan, dan sebagai tempat penelitian. Situs Duplang sebagai bukti peradaban manusia harus terlestarikan agar dapat bertahan dalam jangka waktu yang lama, sehingga keterlibatan masyarakat dan pemerintah sangat diperlukan dalam upaya tersebut karena masih belum ada pengelolaan secara profesional sebagai kawasan wisata sejarah dan edukasi. Oleh karena itu perlunya melakukan upaya konservasi dan preservasi berbasis masyarakat, dimana terdapat keterlibatan masyarakat dalam melindungi dan meningkatkan daya tarik wisata Situs Duplang dengan dorongan dan bantuan dari pemerintah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu deskriptif, skoring objek cagar budaya, dan analisa SWOT. Arahan atau strategi  pelestarian yang harus dilakukan ada lima yaitu meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat terkait situs dan upaya konservasi-preservasi, melestarikan sosio kultur atau budaya masyarakat lokal,  meningkatkan perlindungan Situs Duplang, mengembangkan kawasan wisata megalitikum dengan museum terbuka, serta meningkatkan promosi pada Situs Duplang.
Partisipasi Masyarakat Dalam Pengembangan Pariwisata Pantai Watu Pecak Kabupaten Lumajang
Authors: Marcella Priska Dwi , Sukmawati Sri , Aji Rendra Suprobo
Published: February 2023

Pada Rencana Penetapan Kawasan Strategis, dalam penetapan strategis pengembangan kawasan perekonomian jalur selatan terdapat wisata pantai. Pantai Watu Pecak memang menawarkan banyak keindahan dan keunikan tersendiri. Partisipasi masyarakat Desa Selok Awar–Awar sangat dibutuhkan dalam meningkatkan jumlah wisatawan di Pantai Watu Pecak. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor yang mempengaruhi pengembangan pariwisata Pantai Watu Pecak dalam mendukung sektor kepariwisataan di Kabupaten Lumajang, untuk mengetahui bentuk partisipasi yang dilakukan masyarakat dalam pengembangan Pantai Watu Pecak dan merumuskan strategi pengembangan pariwisata Pantai Watu Pecak di Kabupaten Lumajang. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam menentukan faktor-faktor adalah Delphi, untuk penentuan bentuk partisipasi masyarakat menggunakan  metode Deskriptif, sedangkan dalam penentuan strategi pengembangan wisata dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode SWOT. Berdasarkan hasil analisa, diketahui bahwa faktor penentu yang dapat mempengaruhi pengembangan wisata Pantai Watu Pecak ada 5 faktor, yakni: Atraksi, Aksesibilitas, Fasilitas, Pelayanan Tambahan dan Lingkungan. Bentuk partisipasi terbanyak yang diberikan oleh masyarakat Desa Selok Awar–Awar  untuk pengembangan wisata Pantai Watu Pecak yaitu partisipasi buah pikiran dan partisipasi tenaga, dengan tingkat partisipasi masyarakat berada pada tingkat consultation, sehingga tergolong dalam kategori Tokenism (partisipasi semu). Selain itu hasil dari analisis SWOT diketahui dalam penetapan Strategi Pengambangan Kawasan Pariwsata Pantai Watu Pecak berada pada kuadran 1.
Kajian Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Masyarakat di Desa Gucialit, Kecamatan Gucialit, Kabupaten Lumajang
Authors: Mawardi Yovita Inggar , Dhokhikah Yeny , Listyawati Ratih Novi
Published: February 2023

Pertambahan jumlah penduduk yang sangat pesat menyebabkan tingkat konsumsi masyarakat juga bertambah banyak. Bertambahnya tingkat konsumsi masyarakat ini berpengaruh terhadap jumlah sampah yang dihasilkan. Desa Gucialit merupakan salah satu desa wisata dengan kunjungan wisatawan terbanyak kedua di Kabupaten Lumajang. Para pengunjung juga berkontribusi dalam menghasilkan sampah, sehingga sampah yang dihasilkan semakin bertambah. Masyarakat di Desa Gucialit cenderung mengelola sampah secara konvensional yaitu dibakar, ditimbun, dan dibuang tidak pada tempatnya. Pengelolaan sampah tersebut menyebabkan berbagai macam dampak, seperti polusi udara, kerusakan sumber air, dan lain-lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apa saja faktor yang mempengaruhi partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah, mengetahui bentuk partisipasi berdasarkan kesediaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah, dan memberikan rekomendasi untuk meningkatkan pengelolaan sampah berbasis masyarakat di Desa Gucialit. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi logistik dan analisis penentuan bentuk partisipasi berdasarkan kesediaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah. Setelah dilakukan analisis dihasilkan bahwa terdapat tiga faktor yang mempengaruhi partisipasi masyarakat, yaitu durasi tinggal, pendidikan, dan pendapatan. Selain itu, bentuk partisipasi berdasarkan kesediaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah ialah 80% masyarakat bersedia berpartisipasi dalam bentuk tenaga, dan 20% masyarakat bersedia berpartisipasi dalam bentuk uang. Rekomendasi peningkatan pengelolaan sampah berbasis masyarakat adalah dengan memberikan sosialisasi dan penyuluhan, memberikan pelatihan untuk meningkatkan skill, pembentukan kader lingkungan, optimalisasi bank sampah, penamabahan petugas kebersihan, pembangunan TPS di Desa Gucialit, dan pengawasan pelanggaran pengelolaan sampah.
SIFAT-SIFAT MODUL SOFT
Authors: Mahmudah Ridha , Hijriati Na'imah
Published: February 2023

Suatu himpunan tak kosong disebut modul atas suatu ring dengan elemen satuan jika himpunan tersebut merupakan grup komutatif yang tertutup terhadap perkalian skalar yang memenuhi beberapa aksioma. Kombinasi dari konsep modul dengan himpunan soft menghasilkan modul soft. Konsep ini diperkenalkan oleh Sun, Zhang dan Lui pada tahun 2008. Himpunan soft atas suatu himpunan semesta adalah pasangan berurut dari fungsi dan himpunan parameter. Fungsi dari himpunan soft ini adalah pemetaaan dari himpunan parameter ke himpunan kuasa semesta. Jika himpunan semesta dari himpunan soft ini merupakan  suatu modul dan image dari fungsi yang membentuk himpunan soft merupakan submodul, maka himpunan soft ini disebut modul soft. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan hasil operasi irisan, operasi gabungan, jumlah langsung dan hasilkali dari beberapa modul soft merupakan modul soft dan hasil dari homomorfisma modul yang dikomposisikan dengan modul soft merupakan modul soft. Penelitian ini diawali dengan membuktikan sifat operasi irisan, operasi gabungan, jumlah langsung, dan hasilkali pada modul soft. Kemudian, penelitian ini membuktikan sifat pada submodul soft. Selanjutnya, berdasarkan sifat dari submodul soft, dibuktikan sifat modul soft terkait dengan homomorfisma modul. Kesimpulan  dari penelitian ini adalah hasil dari operasi irisan, gabungan, jumlah langsung dan hasilkali dari beberapa modul soft merupakan modul soft. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini diperoleh juga bahwa hasil dari homomorfisma modul yang dikomposisikan dengan modul soft menghasilkan modul soft.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan E-Channel dan Kualitas Pelayanan Tatap Muka Terhadap Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Penabung (Studi Pada Bank Kalsel di Kabupaten Barito Kuala)
Authors: Deni Deni , Ghalib Saladin
Published: February 2023

The research method used is positivistic, descriptive/explanatory causality, data collection using a survey method with a sample size of 648 Simpeda General savers and Simpeda KPE savers selected by multistage proportional convenience sampling technique. The google form questionnaire was distributed via whatsapp group and 400 copies were printed. The 676 copies of the questionnaire that returned after being verified were selected as many as 648 copies according to the initial plan. Data analysis using path analysis technique, data calculation using SPSS Version 25 application.The results of the study found that the quality of e-channel services had a significant positive effect on both satisfaction and customer loyalty. The quality of face-to-face services has a significant positive effect on both satisfaction and customer loyalty. Satisfaction has a significant positive effect on the loyalty of savers. Satisfaction mediates the significant positive effect of E-Channel service quality on saver loyalty. Satisfaction also mediates the positive effect of face-to- face service quality on saver loyalty. The results of this study are useful as a basis for managing decisions to increase saver loyalty through efforts to improve service quality (e-channel and face-to-face) in the context of increasing saver satisfaction at this bank. Keywords: Loyalty, Satisfaction, Service Quality, e-channel, face-to-face, savers
Challenges and Mechanisms for Securing Data in Mobile Cloud Computing
Authors:   Research scholar,PG & Research Dept of Computer science, D.B.Jain (Autuonomous), Chennai, India, Ms T.Amutha , Mr S.Balaji ,   Associate professorPG & Research Dept of Computer science, D.B.Jain (Autuonomous), Chennai, India, Ms B.Megasri ,   Research scholar,PG & Research Dept of Computer science, D.B.Jain (Autuonomous), Chennai, India
Published: February 2023

Cloud computing enables users to utilize the services of computing resources. Now days computing resources in mobile applications are being delivered with cloud computing. As there is a growing need for new mobile applications, usage of cloud computing can not be overlooked. Cloud service providers offers the services for the data request in a remote server. Virtualization aspect of cloud computing in mobile applications felicitates better utilization of resources. The industry needs to address the foremost security risk in the underlying technology. The cloud computing environment in mobile applications aggravated with various security problems. This paper addresses challenges in securing data in cloud for mobile Cloud computing and few mechanisms to overcome
Mobile Applications Enhance Business Progression: An Efficacious Review
Authors:   George  Department of Computer Science and Engineering Maria Group of Institutions, India., Ms Subitha Subitha , Mr Brilly Sangeetha Samuel ,   Department of Computer Science and EngineeringIES College of Engineering, India, Mr Nesaian Reginal Wilfred ,   Department of Information TechnologySalalah College of Technology, Oman., Mr Ben George Ephrem ,   Department of Information TechnologyHigher College of Technology, Oman.
Published: February 2023

Information Technology plays a dynamic role in business media and in commercial computing. In the current technological setting, people show grace on smart mobile phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and other smart mobile devices. Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce) services are recent trend in commercial processes including, online shopping, transactions, billings, recharge and so forth. Mobile applications (apps) are considered as a current fashion in M-Commerce. Globally, many of the commercial websites are being replaced with mobile apps. The business mobile application has power to grab maximum customers in national level and also can attract the global customers that results big hike in their business income along with the popularity. The current literature study neatly reports the lack of mobile applications available for customers in Oman. Therefore, we analyze and present the challenges, failures in creating mobile apps by commercial firms or companies in the first phase of the research. The second phase of the research explores the necessity of smart mobile devices, applications and technologies in effectual business process. A maximum number of public in Sultanate of Oman are engaged with mobile devices and smart applications. The core idea of this research study shows the methodologies and possible ways to use those smart mobile applications for Oman national development. Random sampling surveys are also carried out and the resulting effects are also discussed
Novel Data Analyses Explain the Seasonal Variation of Peptic Ulcers
Authors: Dong Simon Xin Min
Published: February 2023

Although 13 etiological theories, including the most recent Theory of Helicobacter pylori, have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers, the seasonal variation of the disease has remained an unsolved mystery for ≥90 years. Additionally, the major characteristics and observations/phenomena of peptic ulcers have never been fully understood. To address these challenges, a recently published Complex Causal Relationship with its accompanying methodologies was applied to analyze the existing data. Peptic ulcers were identified as a psychosomatic disease triggered by psychological stress, where Helicobacter pylori plays a secondary role in only the late phase of ulceration. This etiology addresses all the characteristics, observations/phenomena, controversies, and mysteries of peptic ulcers in a series of 6 articles. This fourth article focuses exclusively on the seasonal variation of peptic ulcers. The seasonal changes on the earth periodically alter multiple environmental/social factors, each of which induces psychological stress in a proportion of individuals and result in a monthly incidence of peptic ulcers. The superposition of the monthly incidences caused by climate, work, and vacation reproduces 3 typical fluctuation curves of the seasonal variation. Further discussion suggests that surrounding psychological stress, multiple environmental and social factors, such as tradition, climate, industry, vacation, and well-being policies, work together to cause the diversity of the seasonal variation. A full understanding of the seasonal variation suggests that peptic ulcers are not an infectious disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, but a psychosocial disease associated with multiple environmental/social factors, further validating the etiology identified by the Complex Causal Relationship.
Hypoxia-Induced Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis Exacerbates Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy and Myocardial Injury through p38 MAPK Pathway in SD Rats
Authors: Li Xiaoxu , Pu Zhijun , Xu Gang , Yang Yidong , Cui Yu , Zhou Xiaoying , Wang Chenyuan , Zhong Zhifeng , Zhou Simin , Yi Jun , Shan Fabo , Yang Chengzhong , Jiao Li , Chen Dewei , Huang Jian
Published: February 2023

Right ventricular remodeling and its function are closely related to the symptom severity and survival of hypoxia pulmonary hypertension, but molecular mechanisms of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and myocardial injury remain unclear. It evaluated the cardiac function (by right cardiac catheterization to measure right ventricular systolic pressure and mean pulmonary artery pressure), myocardial tissue morphology（Haematoxylin and Eosin）, myocardial hypertrophy (Wheat Germ Agglutinin Staining), then RNA sequencing was applied to explore the mechanism, which results were verified by western blot in final. Hypoxia developed pulmonary hypertension, right ventricular diastolic and systolic functions were enhanced in rats, such as the mean pulmonary artery pressure, systolic pressure of pulmonary artery, the max pressure of right ventricular, the mean right ventricular pressure, and the heart rate was significantly higher than that in control. We found that Hif-1 signaling pathway and p38-MAPK signaling pathway have been activated by hypoxia, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis also aggravated in the right ventricular, which might be one cause of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and myocardial injury, and targeted intervention might be one potential prevention for cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and myocardial injury induced by hypoxia.
Anisotropic Diffusion Mobility Analyser. Numerical Modelling
Authors: gorbunov boris , Limanskii Vladimir
Published: February 2023

It is shown by numerical modelling that anisotropic diffusion can compensate and even overcome diffusion broadening - the main limiting factor of devices working at atmospheric pressure. The thickness of ion clouds coming out of the ionisation chamber is reduced ~ 1000 times in the ADMA inlet increasing the resolution. This finding has a great potential that enables construction of a device with resolution close to that of currently available desktop ion separation devices – high pressure mass spectrometers, but with much lower cost of manufacture and with smaller dimensions. Comprehensive numerical modelling along with mathematical analysis of physical concepts enables reduction of the footprint and manufacturing costs. Modelling determined that the resolving power (RP) potential of the ADMA is greater than the RP of currently available on the market devices for the airport security market. The ADMA technology enables very fast detection of threats; at least 100 times faster than currently used in Ion Mobility Spectrometers (IMS). This potentially allows an increase in passenger throughput in airports.
Novel Data Analyses Address the African Enigma and Controversies Surrounding the Roles of Helicobacter pylori in Peptic Ulcers
Authors: Dong Simon Xin Min
Published: February 2023

Currently, peptic ulcers are widely considered an infectious disease caused by Helicobacter pylori due to 3 supporting evidences, and this etiology may explain 3 other observations. However, it cannot withstand the challenges of all the 15 major characteristics and the other 75 observations/phenomena of peptic ulcers. To address these challenges, a recently published Complex Causal Relationship with its accompanying methodologies was applied to analyze the existing data. Peptic ulcers are identified as a psychosomatic disease triggered by psychological stress, where Helicobacter pylori plays a secondary role in the late phase of ulceration. This new etiology addresses all the characteristics, observations/phenomena, controversies, and mysteries of peptic ulcers in a series of 6 articles. This sixth article focuses on the controversies associated with Helicobacter pylori. In-depth analyses find that all the 3 supporting evidences are illusions, and all the 3 explainable observations are misinterpreted, indicating that none of the 15 characteristics and 81 observations/phenomena of peptic ulcers can be elucidated by the etiology based on Helicobacter pylori. Moreover, the definitions of ‘etiological factor’, controversies on H. pylori, epidemiological studies, characteristics of the disease, and historical observations suggest ‘peptic ulcers are an infectious disease caused by Helicobacter pylori’ is an illusion and thus, the African enigma, a mystery derived from the illusion, does not exist. Similar illusions widely exist in medical research, resulting in direct interference with the true understanding of diseases. A full understanding of the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers highlights the guiding role of philosophy in life science and medical research.
Machine Learning to Predict the Adsorption Capacity for Microplastics
Authors: Astray Gonzalo , Soria Antón , Barreiro Enrique , Mejuto Juan Carlos , Cid-Samamed Antonio
Published: February 2023

Nowadays, there is extensive production and use of plastic materials for different industrial activities. These plastics, either from their primary production sources or through degradation processes of the plastics themselves, can contaminate the ecosystem with micro and nanoplastics. Once in the aquatic environment, these microplastics can be the basis for the adsorption of chemical pollutants, favoring that these chemical pollutants disperse more quickly in the environment and can affect living beings. Due to the lack of information on adsorption, three machine learning models (random forest, support vector machine, and artificial neural network) to predict different microplastic/water partition coefficients (log Kd) were developed using two different approximations (based on the number of input variables). The best-selected machine learning models present, in general, correlation coefficients upper than 0.92 in the query phase, which indicate that these type of models could be used for a rapid estimation of the absorption of organic contaminants on microplastics.
Electronic Modulation and Structural Engineering of Carbon-Based Anodes for Low-Temperature Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Review
Authors: Sun Jiaxun , Ye Lingqian , Zhao Xinran , Zhang Peipei , Yang Jun
Published: February 2023

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become the preferred battery system for portable electronic devices and transportation equipment because of their high specific energy, good cycling performance, low self-discharge and no memory effect. However, too low ambient temperature will seriously affect the performance of LIBs, almost cannot discharge at -40~-60 ℃. There are many factors affecting the low temperature performance of LIBs, among which the electrode material is an important factor. Thus it is urgent to develop electrode materials or modify existing materials with excellent low temperature LIBs performance. Carbon-based anode is a kind of LIBs candidate. In recent years, it has been found that the diffusion coefficient of lithium ion in graphite anode decreases more obviously at low temperature, which is one of the important bottlenecks limiting its low temperature performance. However, the structure of amorphous carbon materials is complex, amorphous carbon materials have good ionic diffusion properties, and its grain size, specific surface area, layer spacing, structural defects, surface functional groups and doping elements may have a greater impact on the low temperature performance of the material. In this work, the low temperature performance of LIBs is obtained by modifying the carbon-based material from the perspective of electronic modulation and structural engineering.
Central and Eastern European regional centers in the focus of urban rankings and urban indexes
Authors:   Széchenyi István University, Kéza Petra Kinga , Rámháp Szabolcs ,   Széchenyi István University
Published: February 2023

The relevance of the paper is predetermined by the fact that nearly 75% of the population in the European Union live in cities, so the European Union is committed to making cities more sustainable. Thus, recent years have seen an increasing need for studies on urban indexes measuring European cities as well as those on the evaluation of the indexes. The purpose of this paper is to prove that Central and Eastern European medium-sized cities as regional centers are an under-researched area in social science research. While one typical trend of this research is ranking based on various aspects as well as the determination of leading cities, the regional centers of Central and Eastern European countries are only tangentially included in this research. The research objectives: The analysis examines 94 regional centers in ten Central and Eastern European countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia) with regional functions at NUTS2 level based on a total of 41 different economic indexes and rankings. The research was based on the Eurostat Urban Audit database and the keyword search engine of scientific search engines such as Web of Science, Science direct, and Google Scholar. The research question: Which Central and Eastern European regional centers are examined by the different city rankings and indexes? The research results and conclusions are the following: 1) As a result of the research, it was found that out of the 94 regional centers, the most examined cities are Krakow, Wroclaw and Brno. A randomly selected city is included in only 11% of the studied rankings and indexes. 2) However, half of the Central and Eastern European capitals are considered areas for city rankings and indexes. The most studied capitals are, ranked in order of focus; Budapest and Prague, Vienna, Ljubljana, Bratislava, Sofia, Warsaw and Zagreb. 3) Based on the correlation analysis, we found a strong relationship between two indicators (Cultural Creative Cities Index and Smart Cities Index) which suggests that it would make sense to explore further relationships for which it is indispensable to have the right quality and quantity of data. All in all, it would be worthwhile creating an economic index measuring the performance of Central and Eastern European regional centers which could help regional and city governments as well as potential investors get an up-to-date and comprehensive picture of regional centers in the region.
The energy-saving projects’ impact on the level of an enterprise’s financial stability
Authors:   Al-Balqa Applied University, Al Sharari Fayez , Yemelyanov Olexandr ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Dziurakh Yurii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sokil Oleh ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Danylovych Olena ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: February 2023

The article developed and tested tools for assessing the impact of debt financing of energy saving projects on the financial sustainability of those enterprises that implement these projects. In particular, an indicator for assessing the level of financial stability of business entities is proposed. The calculation of this indicator is based on a comparison of the forecast value of the flow of income of the enterprise, which it can use to fulfill its obligations to creditors, with the minimum allowable value of this flow, at which these obligations will be guaranteed to be fulfilled by the enterprise. A model for assessing the impact of debt financing of energy saving measures at enterprises on the level of their financial stability has been developed. Analytical expressions have been established for the limiting values of the part of the loan financing of energy-saving projects, under which the financial stability of the enterprise after the implementation of these projects will not decrease or will be at the minimum acceptable level. This made it possible to identify the conditions under which the introduction of investment measures at enterprises aimed at improving energy efficiency leads to an increase in the level of financial stability of business entities. These conditions provide for a limitation on the share of borrowed funds in the structure of sources of financing for energy saving projects, taking into account the forecast values of return on investment and other indicators that affect the ability of enterprises to fulfill their loan obligations in a timely manner. An empirical analysis was carried out on a sample of Ukrainian enterprises belonging to three types of economic activity. This analysis showed, in particular, that an increase in the investment activity of enterprises in the field of energy conservation has a positive impact on their level of financial stability. It was also found that the increase in the share of debt financing of energy-saving projects, to a certain extent, negatively affected the financial stability of the enterprises that implemented these projects. However, at any level of debt financing, the implementation of energy-saving projects made it possible to increase the average financial stability of the companies under study. The purpose of the article is to develop and use tools for assessing the impact of debt financing of energy saving projects on the financial sustainability of those enterprises that implement these projects.
Adaptasi Dewi Nyx Pada Tata Rias Wajah Fantasi Untuk Pesta Halloween
Authors: Haniifah Yaasmiin Nuur
Published: February 2023

Adaptasi adalah praktik merubah objek menjadi sebuah karya seperti menjadikan objek dewi Nyx sebagai riasan wajah fantasi. Tata rias wajah fantasi merupakan suatu senu tata rias yang bertujuan untuk membentuk kesan wajah model menjadi wujud khayalan yang diangan-angankan, tetapi segera dikenali oleh yang melihatnya. Tata rias wajah fantasi pada dewi Nyx diambil untuk menampilkan gambaran dari dewi Nyx, seperti simbol, aura, dan lambangnya. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan menciptakan look makeup baru untuk kesempatan pesta malam halloween dan menciptakan makeup fantasi dengan sumber ide adaptasi dewi Nyx. Pada hasil akhir, riasan ini dilengkapi dengan busana dan juga aksesoris yang mendukung sehingga menjadi satu kesatuan yang utuh untuk dikenakan pada acara pesta malam Halloween. Pesta malam Halloween adalah pesta malam hari semua orang kudus yang pada saat ini digunakan sebagai pesta Cosplay. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah research and development dengan model ADDIE. Hasil dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan bahwa adaptasi dari dewi Nyx pada tata rias wajah fantasi menghasilkan look makeup baru untuk kesempatan pesta malam Halloween.
Pembuatan Video Tutorial Make Up Pada Wajah Yang Memiliki Bekas Luka
Authors: Neneng Siti Silfi Ambarwati  , Fara Dilla Sari
Published: February 2023

Abstrak

Pembuatan video tutorial make up pada wajah yang memiliki bekas luka hemangioma adalah video proses atau tahapan-tahapan dalam merias yang dirancang menjadi satu pada wajah yang memiliki bekas luka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sebuah produk berupa video tutorial yang layak. Proses di dalam pembuatan video ini terdiri dari proses perencanaan pra produksi, produksi, pasca produksi, proses penelitian, proses pengolahan data dan juga hasil penelitian.

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada seorang model yang memiliki bekas luka hemangioma pada wajah. Hasil pembuatan video ini divalidasi oleh dua ahli yaitu Ahli Media dan Ahli Materi. Memenuhi kriteria validasi dengan hasil yang didapat oleh ahli materi adalah 93,8%, dari ahli media 82,4%. Yang dapat disimpulkan bahwa video tersebut sangat layak untuk digunakan sebagai media alternatif serta mempermudah mahasiswa program studi tata rias dan masyarakat umum untuk mendapatkan informasi dan pengetahuan terkait video tutorial make up pada wajah yang memiliki bekas luka.

 

Kata kunci: Video Tutorial, Make Up, Wajah, Bekas Luka
Google Sheet-based Monitoring of Screw Turbine Pico Hydro Power Plant on Masangan Wetan Village's River Flow
Authors: Prasetyo Wildan Arief , Wisaksono Arief , Sulistiyowati Indah
Published: February 2023

Developments continue to be made to meet the electricity needs of the people in Indonesia. Still, in dire need of electricity as a life support, the Pico hydro Power Plant (PLTPH) is a cheap alternative, the advantage of the water turbine is that it is environmentally friendly because it does not disturb the water ecosystem in the rivers that exist in every rural area. The method used by the author is to design a tool to measure the rotation of the generator, the power that comes out of the generator, and others. where the flow of water passes through the turbine lattice so that it moves the turbine shaft and produces electrical energy through a generator then electricity can be stored in the battery and can be used for the appropriate working voltage of 12VDC. In the charging process, reading is also carried out by the sensor, to detect the voltage and current which is then processed by the NodeMCU Esp 32 and then transmitted into the Google sheet.
Identification of natural sources of resistance to bipartite begomovirus TYLCKaV in Solanum melongena
Authors: Kikkawa Kyohei , Tanaka Minami , Kesumawati Elly , Koeda Sota
Published: February 2023

Yellow leaf curl disease caused by begomoviruses has emerged as a major limitation to the production of eggplant (Solanum melongena) in several regions of the world. Tomato yellow leaf curl Kanchanaburi virus (TYLCKaV) is a bipartite begomovirus isolated from diseased eggplant in the areas of the Indochinese peninsula, South China, and Maritime Southeast Asia. In this study, five begomovirus species isolated in Indonesia, including TYLCKaV, were inoculated to eggplant using infectious clones. Among the inoculated begomoviruses, TYLCKaV alone induced typical yellowing and curling symptoms in eggplant. Inoculation of TYLCKaV to a panel of crop species (eggplant, tomato, pepper, tobacco, cucumber, melon, and squash) commonly grown in Indonesia clarified that TYLCKaV infects and causes yellow leaf curl disease mainly in eggplant and tomato. Agroinfiltration of TYLCKaV to 736 accessions of eggplant enabled selection of 33 resistant candidates. Further evaluation by TYLCKaV graft-inoculation of the resistant candidates clarified that 10 accessions were classifiable as moderately resistant and 23 accessions as highly resistant. Among the highly resistant accessions, 22 accessions restricted viral DNA accumulation to a significantly lower amount than the susceptible control. These 22 highly resistant accessions represent valuable genetic resources for breeding begomovirus resistance in eggplant.