bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Testing the Effectiveness of Mangosized Skin Extract (Garcinia mangostana) as an Antimicrobial Against Bacteria Causing GI Tract Infections
Authors: Joyce Pohan Dame , Octarizqika Fatimazahra Adinda , . Ronny
Published: July 2024

The mangosteen fruit, which in Latin is called Garcinia mangostana Linn, is a plant whose entire parts can be used, including the skin of the fruit. Mangosteen fruit has bioactive compounds such as xanthones, especially α, β, and γ-mangostin where the level of antimicrobial action of α-mangosteen has been explored by many researchers and it has been observed that it is not only effective against bacteria but also against other microbes such as fungi and mycobacteria. Gastrointestinal system infections are a serious health problem and have not been completely resolved until now because cases are increasing every year. Gastrointestinal tract infections are a health problem in the world, including in Indonesia. Some infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal system that are often found in the wider community are typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis. The bacteria that cause typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi & Salmonella Paratyphi. While diarrhea and gastroenteritis are caused by food poisoning and drinks contaminated by E. coli. This research is an experimental laboratory research using the disc diffusion/Kirby Bauer method by measuring the diameter of the clear zone which is a sign that there is an obstacle to the growth of Salmonella typhi and E. Coli bacteria by the antimicrobial compounds contained in the mangosteen fruit extract. The calculation results of this research showed that mangosteen peel extract (Garciana Mangostana L) against E. Coli bacteria with the antibiotic Chloramphenicol as control showed an average diameter of the inhibition zone of 30.5 mm, whereas Salmonella bacteria were not found or no inhibition zone was formed at the smallest concentration up to greatest concentration

Keywords: Mangosteen Peel, garcinia mangostana l., Gastrointestinal Infections, Effectiveness of
Meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Milenial: Pendidikan Politik Melalui Media Sosial di Desa Lawoila, Konawe Selatan
Authors: Suaib Eka , Husain M.Najib , La Bilu La Bilu , Saidin Saidin , Asriani Asriani , Amin Hasriani , Sudirman Faturachman Alputra
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan Politik Melalui Pemanfaatan Media Bagi Pemilih Milineal Untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Di Desa Lawoila Kecamatan Konda Kabupaten Konawe Selatan   bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya berpartisipasi dalam pemilu tahun 2024. Pada Desa Lawoila  terdapat  1.037 orang  pemilih Pemula yang tersebar dalam 4 dusun, daftar pemilih tetap ( DPT  ) ini dikeluarkan tahun 2020 saat pemilihan kepala desa. Dari jumlah tersebut tingkat partisipasi pemilih pemula saat pencoblosan pemilihan kepala desa baru mencapai 80 persen, kondisi ini yang melatarbelakangi untuk melaksanakan KKN Tematik di desa ini yang juga merupkan Desa Binaan Jurusan Ilmu Politik dan Pemerintahan Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik  Universitas Halu Oleo. Dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini, tim bekerja sama dengan mitra yaitu KPU Kota Kendari . Tim pengabdian melakukan kegiatan sosialisasi Pemilu 2024, mitigasi potensi kerawanan dengan teknik komunikasi bencana, pembuatan player pemilu di media sosial, dan strategi menghindarkan kampanye hitam (Black Campain) serta ujaran kebencian  Pada saat kegiatan nanti, mitra juga berperan untuk membuka kegiatan KKN dan membimbing kegiatan diskusi dengan peserta. Melalui kerja sama antara tim KKN dan mitra, diharapkan tujuan dari kegiatan ini akan tercapai.
Pemanfaatan Media Tiktok sebagai Sarana Proses Pembelajaran pada Siswa Menengah Pertama Negeri 11 Kendari
Authors: Muh. Umran La Ode , La Ode Herman  , La Iba  , Joko  , Rajab Muhammad , Rasyid Mohammad Ricky Ramadhan
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini membahas pemanfaatan media TikTok sebagai sarana pembelajaran pada siswa SMP Negeri 11 Kendari. Dengan tema "Siswa Pintar Yuk Manfaatkan TikTok dalam Proses Pembelajaran," kegiatan sosialisasi berlangsung selama 4 jam dan melibatkan siswa kelas VII. Metode kegiatan meliputi tahap persiapan, perizinan, sosialisasi materi, dan evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan perubahan positif pada pengetahuan dan keterampilan siswa dalam mengelola konten dan memahami proses pembelajaran dengan TikTok. Aplikasi TikTok, Keterampilan yang dilatih melibatkan berbicara, literasi, dan kreativitas. TikTok memungkinkan siswa merekam suara, video, menambahkan suara latar, dan melakukan kolaborasi dengan pengguna lain. Kegiatan dilengkapi dengan evaluasi langsung setelah penyampaian materi. Gambaran fitur-fitur TikTok membuktikan bahwa aplikasi ini memenuhi kebutuhan belajar dan menarik minat siswa. Kesimpulan penelitian menegaskan bahwa TikTok dapat dijadikan media pembelajaran yang baik, memenuhi kriteria interaktif dan menarik, Dengan demikian, hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini memberikan gambaran positif terkait potensi dan manfaat TikTok sebagai sarana pembelajaran yang inovatif dan sesuai dengan karakteristik generasi milenial.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pembangunan Wisata Religi dan Budaya di Pulau Penyengat Kota Tanjungpinang
Authors: Suhaila Raja , Subiyakto Rudi , Okparizan Okparizan
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengembangan wisata religi dan budaya di Pulau Penyengat dengan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi implementasi kebijakan pengembangan wisata religi dan budaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan dua sumber data, yaitu observasi dan wawancara tertutup dilapangan. Data primer yang diperoleh dari wawancara digunakan sebagai bahan analisis mengunakan teori Van Meter van Horn. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kondisi umum pada program pembangunan berupa revitalisasi pembangunan fisik dan program kegiatan pembangunan masyarakat yang sudah dilakukan oleh pemerintah daerah berupa kegiatan tahun baik dalam jangka panjang maupun jangka pendek yang bisa berperan penting dalam partisipasi masyarakat dalam religi dan budaya yang ada di Pulau Penyengat Kota Tanjungpinang. Selanjutnya pada proses implementasi kebijakan yang meliputi Standar dan Sasaran Kebijakan, Sumber Daya, Karakteristik Organisasi Pelaksana, Komunikasi antar Organisasi Terkait dan Kegiatan Pelaksana, serta kondisi sosial ekonomi politik terdapat tantangan serta hambatan perlu diselesaikan oleh pemangku kepentingan dalam pembangunan wisata religi dan budaya di Pulau Penyengat.
Implementasi E-Government Aplikasi PLN Mobile di PT PLN (Persero) ULP Raha : Analisis Tematik Menggunakan NVivo
Authors: Sudirman Faturachman Alputra , Fitriah Fitriah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisis implementasi aplikasi PLN Mobile di PT PLN (Persero) ULP Raha menggunakan metode analisis tematik dengan bantuan perangkat lunak NVivo 20 R1.2. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi tema, pola, dan hubungan dalam data yang dikumpulkan dari wawancara dengan berbagai pemangku kepentingan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan merupakan komponen utama dalam kategori publikasi, sementara informasi pemadaman dan fitur pengaduan penting dalam kategori interaksi. Dalam kategori transaksi, kemudahan pembelian dan pembayaran listrik secara online menjadi fitur yang sangat relevan bagi pelanggan. Studi ini menyoroti pentingnya edukasi dan partisipasi pengguna dalam keberhasilan implementasi aplikasi e-government seperti PLN Mobile. Namun, keterbatasan studi ini mencakup cakupan wilayah yang terbatas dan sampel wawancara yang mungkin tidak representatif. Implikasi bagi penelitian selanjutnya termasuk perluasan sampel, diversifikasi metode penelitian, dan pengembangan fitur aplikasi yang lebih responsif terhadap kebutuhan pengguna.
Fungsi Pemerintah Desa dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Administrasi Pertanahan : Studi Desa Alebo Kecamatan Konda
Authors: Saidin Saidin , Wati Astri Mardini , Pratama Rekha Adji
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi fungsi pemerintah desa dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan administrasi pertanahan di Desa Alebo, Kecamatan Konda, Kabupaten Konawe Selatan serta langkah-langkah yang diambil oleh pemerintah desa dalam mengatasi masalah terkait pelayanan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemerintah desa telah berusaha menjalankan fungsi dan tanggung jawabnya dalam melayani masyarakat dalam administrasi pertanahan. Namun, terdapat beberapa kendala seperti ketidakberfungsian kantor desa, pelayanan yang belum optimal atau lambat, masalah dalam pengukuran tanah, serta rendahnya kesadaran masyarakat tentang pentingnya administrasi pertanahan. Meskipun demikian, pelayanan tetap dilakukan di rumah kepala desa atau sekretaris desa. Untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut, pemerintah desa berupaya mempercepat proses pelayanan dan mengaktifkan kembali kantor desa agar pelayanan terpusat dan lebih fokus. Penyelesaian masalah pertanahan dilakukan secara damai tanpa melibatkan ranah hukum, serta pemerintah desa mengadakan sosialisasi dua kali sebulan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya dokumen pertanahan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa fungsi pemerintah desa belum berjalan maksimal akibat keterbatasan sarana dan prasarana serta kualitas pelayanan yang masih perlu ditingkatkan.
Inception ResNet v2 for Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Ultrasound Images
Authors: Nikmah Tiara Lailatul , Syafei Risma Moulidya , Anisa Devi Nurul
Published: July 2024

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women. Early detection through breast ultrasound images is important and can be improved using machine learning models, which are more accurate and faster than manual methods. Previous research has shown that the use of the CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) algorithm in breast cancer detection still does not achieve high accuracy. This study aims to improve the accuracy of breast cancer detection using the Inception ResNet v2 transfer learning method and data augmentation. The data is divided into training, validation and testing data consisting of 3 classes, namely Benign, Malignant and Normal. The augmentation process includes rotation, zoom, and rescale. The model trained using CNN and Inception ResNet v2 showed good performance by producing the highest accuracy of 89.72% in the training data evaluation data and getting 90% accuracy in the prediction test stage with data testing. This study shows that the combination of data augmentation and the Inception ResNet v2 architecture can improve the accuracy of breast cancer detection in CNN models.
Customer churn prediction in the case of telecommunication company using support vector machine (SVM) method and oversampling
Authors: Urrahman Dhiya , Winanto Raffi , Widyatama Thierry
Published: July 2024

hurn is the act by which a customer withdraws from service, including service provider-initiated churn and customer-initiated churn. Churn is a big challenge for companies, especially churn-prone enterprise sectors such as telecommunications. Churn can affect both revenue and reputation if occurs for negative reasons. This study aims to predict customer churn in a telecommunication company dataset, investigating the impact of various variables and classes on churn occurrences to inform strategic decision-making for businesses. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) model is employed, and dataset imbalance is addressed through oversampling techniques, specifically Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) and random oversampling (ROS). Three SVM models are created with different training datasets (normal, SMOTE, ROS), yielding varying results. The normal dataset achieves the highest accuracy at 92%, outperforming SVM with ROS (89%) and SVM with SMOTE (87%). However, the normal dataset exhibits lower sensitivity compared to both oversampling techniques. The study identifies the cause of decreased accuracy in oversampling and low sensitivity in the normal dataset. The novelty of this research lies in testing the SVM model's ability to surpass the accuracy of previous models on the same dataset and in exploring the unique impact of oversampling in churn prediction.
Marketing Efficiency of Banana in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: N. C. Morgan, , P. E. Kainga, , R. Usman, , E. F. Baraseibai,
Published: July 2024

The study examines the marketing efficiency of bananas in Yenagoa Metropolis of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of banana marketers; determine the marketing margin and efficiency of banana marketers; identify marketing channels of bananas; and identify the constraints associated with banana marketers in the study area. Ninety (90) questionnaires were retrieved and used for the analysis out of the one hundred and four (104) questionnaires distributed to the banana marketers selected through a multistage random sampling technique from eight (8) markets in Yenagoa Metropolis of Bayelsa State using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive Statistics and marketing margin and efficiency formulas were used to analyse the data. The result showed that banana marketers were predominantly female. Budgetary analysis showed marketing efficiency greater than one which indicated profitability of the market. The Likert type showed the constraints, which significantly affect banana marketing as high perishability (3.88), high cost of transportation (2.98), inadequate market information (2.85) and heavy imposition of tax/levies (2.63). The study, therefore, recommends that Marketers should be encouraged to have market informants that will inform them of the increase or decrease in the prices of bananas in different markets in the study area.
Insights into EJV varix: A comprehensive case report
Authors: Sunar Diwash , Mahato Rahul , Pandit Shiva Bhusan , Pokharel Aahana
Published: July 2024

Venous aneurysms originating from the External Jugular Vein (EJV) are uncommon, with those arising from the internal jugular vein being more prevalent. Spontaneous EJV aneurysms are exceedingly rare, leading to ongoing debates regarding their management [1]. Varix of the EJV often manifests as an abnormal sacculofusiform dilation, typically discovered incidentally, and its etiology remains unclear. The preferred diagnostic method involves ultrasonography with Doppler before, during, and after the Valsalva manoeuvre. A high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosing this condition [2]. These aneurysms are typically viewed as benign abnormalities requiring treatment primarily for cosmetic reasons, with open surgical intervention being the preferred therapeutic approach [3].
Ultrasound typical aspect of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Authors: Rania Bouanane ,   Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco., Lina Belkouchi , Ouiam Taibi , Haddad Siham El , Allali Nazik , Chat Latifa ,   Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.,   Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.,   Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.,   Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.,   Department of Radiology, Children Hospital of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.
Published: July 2024

A 3-week-old boy was admitted to the pediatric emergency department for vomiting and dehydration. There was no medical history records, the toddler was only breastfed and clinical signs appeared a week prior through non-bilious, projectile curdled milk emesis happening shortly after feeding, associated to clinical signs of dehydration and weight loss.
Capturing a child with congenital glaucoma
Authors: GC Kiran ,   Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal., Sunar Diwash ,   Lecturer, Department of ENT, Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal.
Published: July 2024

Congenital glaucoma, though rare, is a sight threatening condition which can cause lifelong impact to a child’s life. It often presents at birth, arises from abnormal development of the eye’s drainage system, leading to increased pressure within the eye. Without timely intervention, it can result in irreversible vision loss.
Satisfacción sobre la calidad de atención prenatal en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Coronado-De la Cruz Adriana Nadieska , Trujillo-Adan Flor Karina , Paredes Cruz Elizabeth del Pilar
Published: July 2024

Para mejorar los programas y servicios de salud es esencial evaluar la calidad de la atención que se oferta, lo que puede contribuir a una mejora continua que impacte en el estado de salud de la población. En este sentido, se busca determinar la satisfacción respecto a la atención prenatal recibida en tiempos de pandemia en un Hospital de Lima-Provincia de nivel II-2, utilizando un enfoque descriptivo. De un total de 325 gestantes, se seleccionó una muestra representativa de 177, previo consentimiento informado aprobado por un Comité de Ética. Se validó un cuestionario para recopilar información sobre la satisfacción de la calidad en la atención prenatal.Los resultados revelaron que la satisfacción sobre la calidad de la atención prenatal fue calificada principalmente entre media y baja en un 97,2% y solo el 2,8% como alta. En cuanto a las dimensiones evaluadas, se observó una mayor satisfacción en fiabilidad (84,2%) y aspectos tangibles (78,0%), en tanto la seguridad (47,5%), capacidad de respuesta (42,9%) y empatía (40,1%) obtuvieron una mayor insatisfacción. En relación a la expectativa de la calidad de atención prenatal fue clasificada principalmente como alta (97,7%), posterior al egreso de la consulta disminuyó (73,4%); mientras que quienes tuvieron expectativas entre media y baja, mostraron una mejora en la percepción del 21,5% y 2,8%, respectivamente. Todas las dimensiones específicas, obtuvieron porcentajes altos en la expectativa; sin embargo, disminuyeron en la percepción, a predominio de algunos ítems de las dimensiones de fiabilidad y capacidad de respuesta.Por lo descrito, aunque la mayoría de las gestantes expreso una mayor satisfacción en las dimensiones de fiabilidad y aspectos tangibles, es necesario realizar procesos de mejora continua; especialmente, el respeto por el horario y seguimiento del embarazo a través de consultas telefónicas. Estas deficiencias deben abordarse para optimizar la atención en situaciones similares en el futuro.
Dançar com uma entidade virtual em ambiente imersivo (VR)
Authors: De Lima Cecília , Pinto Coelho Sílvia , Antunes Rui Filipe
Published: July 2024

“Dançar em realidade virtual: Os imaginários de GhostDance Andamento #1” é uma das primeiras publicações afectas ao projecto exploratório GhostDance. Neste artigo, falamos de duas coreografias com realidade virtual – Boidance (2021) e Ghostdance Andamento #1 (2023) – em que alguns bailarinos incorporam, nos movimentos dançados, entidades percebidas por meio da realidade virtual através do uso de óculos de Realidade Virtual. Sustentamos que existe uma qualidade fantasmagórica nessa interacção. Para explorarmos a condição existencial do bailarino enquanto dança, usamos a ideia de “imaginário”, conforme articulado por Roland Barthes em A Câmara Clara (2022), para abordar a ontologia multifacetada do sujeito diante da experiência virtual.
A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Volunteer Nurses about After the Elbistan Earthquake
Authors: Yıldız İçigen Ayşegül , Metin Gemici Elif Zeynep
Published: July 2024

Objective: This study was carried out to examine the experiences of nurses working voluntarily in the field after the Elbistan earthquake. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in a phenomenological design by using the qualitative research method. The sample of the study was determined by snowball sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods, and the study was carried out with 16 nurses who accepted to participate in the study and met the inclusion criteria. The data were collected face to face between April 3 and July 30, 2023 by individual in-depth interview method and a semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. Results: This study, nurses stated that they felt emotions such as "anxiety, fear, stress, sadness, restlessness, desire to take action, trauma, uneasiness, helplessness, anxiety, guilt" after receiving the news of the earthquake. The difficulties experienced by nurses were "lack of disaster nursing experience, uncertainty about the condition of the field, concern for safety, challenging psychological environment, concern for competence, fear of making mistakes, concern for harm, bodies with damaged integrity, seeing too many deaths." Conclusion: The obtained experiences highlight that disaster nursing should encompass management, organization, coordination, teamwork, and crisis management skills, along with disaster-specific nursing care. Nurses need to be better equipped for disaster nursing.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Major Urological Surgery
Authors: Ongün Pınar , Ongun Sakir
Published: July 2024

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing majör urologic surgery. Materials and Methods: Data of patients who underwent major urological surgery between January 2018 and October 2023 were analyzed. Intraoperative age, body mass index, and comorbidities were recorded. All patients received prophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin and graduated compression stockings starting in the preoperative period until mobilization in the postoperative period. The patients' historical data were reviewed, and the development of venous thromboembolism in the one-month postoperative period was investigated. Results: Nephrectomy was performed in 158 patients (45.2%), radical prostatectomy in 142 patients (41.2%), partial nephrectomy in 28 patients (8.1%), and radical cystectomy in 19 patients (5.5%). The mean age at the time of operation was 66.06±9.43 years, and the body mass index was 27.06±4.22. Hypertension was found in 51.6%, diabetes mellitus in 26.1%, coronary artery disease in 13.9%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 8.1%, atrial fibrillation in 2.1%, and valvular heart disease in 1.2%. In the postoperative period, two patients developed pulmonary embolism, and one patient developed deep vein thrombosis. One of the patients with pulmonary embolism had undergone radical prostatectomy, and the other patients had undergone radical cystectomy. There was no mortality after treatment. Conclusion: Venous thromboembolism is a highly preventable when appropriate precautions and prophylaxis are taken. In our study, the incidence of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis was similar to the literature.
Medicinal Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia, Caesalpinia bonduc and Quercus infectoria Extracts
Authors: Maqbool Abdullah , Batool Rida , Jamil Nazia
Published: July 2024

Medicinal plants have therapeutic value because of the chemical substances present in them. This study was performed to explore the antibacterial and antioxidant potential of three medicinally important plants, such as Caesalpinia bonduc (karanjuwa), Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy), and Quercus infectoria (Majuphal) extract; that are locally used for the cure of various diseases, particularly dengue fever. To study the anti-bacterial, phytochemical and antioxidative potential of these plants, plant extracts were made in ethanol, methanol, and ethyl acetate. Antibacterial assay revealed that all the selected plant extracts of C. bonduc, T. cordifolia, and Q. infectoria variably inhibited the growth of test bacterial strains. The maximum antibacterial activity observed for the ethyl acetate extract of T. cordifolia was against Bacillus (41 mm) and Pseudomonas (38 mm). Phytochemical analysis of extracts of C. bonduc, T. cordifolia, and Q. infectoria revealed the presence of alkaloids, quinones, flavonoids, phenols, and reducing sugars. Antioxidative analysis of the extracts of C. bonduc, T. cordifolia, and Q. infectoria, as revealed by the 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay (66%, 62% and 77%), phosphomolybdate (480, 520 and 490 µg/ml), showed ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay (266%, 371% and 265%), and total flavonoid content (75%, 170% and 155%) assay. Due to significant antibacterial and antioxidant potential, the extract of T. cordifolia was subjected to Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) analysis that confirmed the presence of different bioactive components in the extract of T. cordifolia (Giloy). Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrophotometry (GCMS) analysis of the bioactive fractions revealed Phthalic acid and Benzene acetic acid as the compounds responsible for imparting good antibacterial and antioxidative potential to the ethyl acetate extract of T. cordifolia. These findings highlight the potential of T. cordifolia as a valuable medicinal plant for the development of future antimicrobial drugs.
The Immune-Brain Interface: Exploring PANS and PANDAS in Pediatric Neuropsychiatry
Authors: Alnaher Sarah
Published: July 2024

PANDAS/PANS is a burdening disorder that affects children, adolescents and caregivers. Despite numerous investigations to establish evidence-based interventions and clinical practices, more controversies and disagreements arise. This quantitative literature review established fundamental evidence regarding viral infections, bacterial infections, comorbidity, antibiotic therapy and immunotherapy. We conducted a qualitative and quantitative literature search on, Google Scholar and PubMed/Medline. The Boolean operators were used to combine search terms. An additional manual search was performed on the reference lists of the potential literature. The literature search was limited to English publications between 2014 to 2024. Results: Literature shows diverse aspects of PANDAS and PANS among children with OCD, adolescents, and other populations. The disease has been associated with bacterial and viral infections. We found a wealth of evidence on the controversial antibiotic therapy, comorbidities, immunotherapy and reports on infections. Proponents of bacterial and viral infections, alongside antibiotic therapy, emphasized the role of the infectious agents and the therapeutic effects of the antibacterial agents. Additionally, the importance of immunotherapy, NSAIDs and corticosteroids emerged, marking fundamental developments in the management of the disorder. Streptococcal and viral infections are risk factors of PANDAS/PANS, while immunotherapy, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and antibiotic therapy produce positive clinical outcomes. However, this literature review established controversies on comorbidity, and antibiotic therapy as doctors disagree. However, we found that the authors agree that anxiety is a common comorbid disorder. Keywords: Immune-Brain Interface, PANS, PANDAS, Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, Neuroimmune Disorders
Contextos de la 3ª elección de Xi Jinping
Authors: Ramírez Bonilla Juan José
Published: July 2024

El 20º Congreso Nacional del PCCh culminó con la elección de Xi Jinping como Secretario General del Partido. El suceso marcó la historia contemporánea de China; pues, después de Mao y hasta antes de Xi, los secretarios generales fueron electos en dos ocasiones; esa elección tuvo lugar en un contexto peculiar que  determinará el desempeño del jefe de Estado de la RPCh.
          Analizar ese contexto es nuestra finalidad; para estudiarlo, proponemos dos dimensiones importantes: la situación actual de China en el sistema económico internacional; pues, pese a la retórica triunfante del discurso presentado ante el Congreso del PCCh, la coyuntura internacional limitará los logros en materia de crecimiento económico y distribución del ingreso, en China. Nos interesa destacar el entorno sanitario de China durante el 20º Congreso del PCCh; pues, las víctimas de la Covid-19 fueron dejadas de lado, para garantizar el resultado político del Congreso.
Simulation of SnO2/Cs2AgInBr6/CuO heterojunction solar cell using AMPS-1D modeling
Authors: Bechane Leila , Benguesmia Hani
Published: July 2024

Using the one-dimensional computer code AMPS-1D MPS-1D (Analysis of Microelectronic and Photonic Structures), we simulated a lead-free double perovskite cell made of Cs2AgInBr6. This study examines the influence of the thickness and acceptor density of the active layer (Cs2AgInBr6) on key solar cell parameters, including short-circuit current density (JSC), efficiency (Eff), fill factor (FF), open-circuit voltage (VOC), current-voltage characteristics (J-V)). Our results suggest that an optimal active layer thickness of 500 nm yields good performance for the studied solar cell. Furthermore, the ideal acceptor density for enhancing output parameters is in the range of 10¹3-10¹⁵ cm⁻³. Post-optimization, our findings reveal a Voc of 0.969 V, a Jsc of 29.402 mA cm⁻², and an FF of 0.876, resulting in an efficiency of 24.959%. The results from AMPS-1D simulations for a Cs2AgInBr6 lead-free double perovskite solar cell suggest that this material and device structure can achieve high efficiency and good performance characteristics.
Response spectra of earthquakes using ARMA model
Authors: Brahimi Tahar
Published: July 2024

This study is concerned with calculating hysteretic energy using ARMA coefficient models. We know that: For any random time series we can write a model of ARMA(p,q) detailed by Box and Jenkins [2]. Any movement generates energy, regardless of its form or type, negative or positive, so how do we deal with it or reduce its danger? This is possible through ARMA models that have proven their efficiency through several procedures such as earthquakes and accelerometer time series that are generated from random models in the time domain or frequency domain. Extensive reviews of time series process models for acceleration in the frequency and times domain have been presented by [1], [12], and [4]. A number of papers have reported on ARMA models. ARMA models are discussed in detail by Box and Jenkins [4]. Here we generally found the hysteretic energy NH in terms of the ARMA(2,1) coefficients, but the ARMA(2,1) model can be considered the most appropriate in this case for the regions of northern Algeria, from which we took the Boumerdes earthquake. When taking the AIC RITERIA criterion, we found that it is in fact ARMA. (2,1) which is what we studied The use of mathematical relationships, including some results of nodal integration, such as relationship  [7] , which conforms to the definition of a stationary time series, which is that the mean and standard deviation are constant.
Estudo das taxas de mortalidade de Câncer de Colo do Útero, no Brasil entre os anos de 2010 e 2020
Authors: Fonseca Flávia Medeiros , Pontes Raquel Rios de Castro , Oliveira Marcella Lacerda de , Barreto Tiago Guimarães Gomez
Published: July 2024

O câncer de colo do útero (CCU) é considerado um importante agravo de saúde pública. Dados mostram que, globalmente em 2020, houve uma estimativa de 604.127 casos dessa doença e 341.831 mortes. No Brasil, é a terceira neoplasia maligna mais comum entre a população feminina e a quarta causa de mortalidade por câncer no país, sendo a taxa de mortalidade maior em mulheres negras e mulheres residentes nas regiões norte, sul e centro-oeste. O estudo teve  como  objetivo  apresentar  dados  epidemiológicos  sobre  a  mortalidade  específica  decorrente   do   câncer   de   colo   de   útero   na   população  brasileira  entre  2010  e  2020. Foram utilizados dados de 2010 a 2020, oriundos do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM/Datasus), Censos e Estimativas populacionais (IBGE) e calculadas as taxas de mortalidade específica (TME) apresentadas com o número de óbitos para cada 100 mil habitantes. Além disso, foi utilizado a plataforma Excel 2010 para análise dos dados obtidos nas plataformas online e para a criação das tabelas e gráficos nesta pesquisa. Entre 2010 e 2020, ocorreram 25.290 óbitos no Brasil, relacionados a esse câncer, representando uma realidade que deve receber uma atenção especial das políticas públicas a fim de promover a conscientização da população feminina. Dados mostram que o grupo mais atingido são das mulheres na faixa etária de 50 – 59 anos, principalmente na região Norte. Os resultados ressaltam a necessidade contínua de estratégias eficazes para enfrentar esse desafio de saúde pública e reduzir a mortalidade por câncer de colo de útero no Brasil.
Defasagem na alfabetização de pacientes oncopediátricos como consequência da terapia oncológica: uma contribuição aos estudos em neurociências
Authors: Dacás Ana Carolina Rech , Santos Andreia Mendes dos , Moraes Fernanda Cesa Ferreira da Silva , Medeiros Roberta Marques
Published: July 2024

A alfabetização compreende um dos objetivos mais apreciados na educação básica. Espera-se que, ao finalizar o segundo ano do ensino fundamental, o estudante esteja alfabetizado. Esta etapa usualmente abrange estudantes na terceira infância, período com alterações neurobiológicas que sequenciam avanços cognitivos fundamentais para a alfabetização. Todavia, o neurodesenvolvimento infantil é prejudicado pela terapia oncológica. Desta forma, a presente pesquisa objetivou o estudo da defasagem na alfabetização de pacientes oncopediátricos no segundo ano do ensino fundamental, tema relevante pelo caráter pioneiro, pela complementação da literatura e pelo fornecimento de um panorama que possibilita o desenvolvimento de intervenções para a adaptação acadêmico-social destes estudantes. A partir de uma abordagem quanti-qualitativa, realizou-se o levantamento da defasagem na alfabetização de pacientes oncopediátricos por meio de uma análise de prontuários e, posteriormente, comparou-se os dados com um grupo de referência não oncológico, pareados de modo que se isolou o contexto oncológico como variável de interesse. Adicionalmente, conduziu-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica para a análise qualitativa dos dados. Os resultados indicaram que a defasagem na alfabetização é significativamente maior em pacientes oncopediátricos em comparação com o grupo de referência, possivelmente devido aos impactos da terapia oncológica no desenvolvimento neurobiológico e cognitivo na infância. Estes resultados promovem um panorama sobre este tema, complementam a literatura e podem apoiar em intervenções futuras.
Diferentes metodologias de compactação em dois solos do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: análise no impacto de parâmetros
Authors: Becher Dêreck Hummel , Falcão Patricia Rodrigues , Pascoal Paula Taiane , Baroni Magnos , Cirolini Mariana Fantinel , Nascimento Leonardo Alberto do , Prior Angelo Dotto Ragagnin
Published: July 2024

A compactação tem notória importância em obras de pavimentação viária, tal fato está vinculado a capacidade de garantir a estabilidade e durabilidade das suas camadas. Existem diferentes métodos de compactação com variadas energias, sendo que estes visam a reestruturação das partículas de solo, aumentando a sua densidade e reduzindo o índice de vazios, ou seja, objetiva melhorar as propriedades geotécnicas do material. Entretanto há uma série fatores intervenientes que podem resultar na variabilidade dos resultados obtidos em um ensaio de compactação. O viés desse artigo refere-se à comparação dos dados obtidos através das curvas de compactação realizadas nas energias normal e intermediária, utilizando as metodologias preconizadas pela ABNT (2016), DNIT (2023a) e DNIT (2023b). Foram utilizados dois solos, sendo um proveniente do município de Cruz Alta e outro de São Lourenço do Sul, ambos no estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os resultados denotaram que a metodologia DNIT (2023a) apresentou os maiores valores para peso específico aparente seco máximo e os menores valores de umidade ótima quando comparados com as demais. Enquanto a umidade ótima apresentou-se maior na metodologia do DNIT (2023b) e da ABNT (2016). Assim, cada metodologia resultou em um valor de umidade ótima distinto, entretanto, em um projeto geotécnico a variabilidade da umidade assume um papel crucial, pois ela afeta a capacidade de suporte e a permeabilidade do material. Posto isto, reitera-se a importância do controle dessa variação em obras de infraestrutura viária visando garantir a segurança e a eficiência do pavimento.
Uso de ferramentas digitais interativas no Ensino de Química Orgânica
Authors: Matos Tamires de Sousa de , Rosa Rafaela Corrêa , Oliveira Dalglish Gomes de , Lima Anderson de Henrique Lima e , Fernandes Adriano Caldeira
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo aborda quais contribuições podem ser obtidas através da integração de Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) na educação, abrangendo o uso de plataformas como o Padlet e Flippity, além de explorar a aplicabilidade de uma Inteligência Artificial (IA) no Ensino de Química. As ferramentas digitais utilizadas foram amparadas pelo uso de uma Sequência Didática (SD) que, ao incorporar o jogar como um elemento de estímulo ao ensino-aprendizagem, promoveu uma ampla revisão do assunto de Propriedades Físicas e Químicas dos Compostos Orgânicos. O Padlet, uma plataforma de caráter colaborativo, e o Flippity, cuja função criativa permite a criação de jogos interativos que foram utilizados, em consonância com o uso da IA ChatGPT, para apresentar aos alunos, na prática, a forma como a tecnologia pode ser integrativa e usada a seu favor durante o estudo. Como resultado, a aplicação da SD possibilitou a aplicação do ensino lúdico, a identificação das limitações e usabilidade de IA para o propósito educativo, a promoção da integração e do interesse dos estudantes pelo assunto abordado, além de explorar as TICs como recursos benéficos e adaptáveis a diversas situações no contexto escolar, especialmente em ocasiões em que os recursos tecnológicos podem não estar ao alcance de todos os alunos. Conclui-se que a inserção de TICs e a adoção da SD como metodologia educacional se mostraram eficientes para o Ensino de Química.
Representações da África e do negro por estudantes de nível superior
Authors: Sousa Karla Cristina Silva , Prazeres Valdenice de Araújo , Bianchini Angelo Rodrigo , Martins Alberto Magno Moreira
Published: July 2024

Nesta pesquisa discutimos os estereótipos étnicos. O objetivo do estudo foi observar mais de perto como os estudantes de nível superior fazem representações sociais dos negros e como compartilham suas crenças e valores a partir dos estereótipos étnicos. Assim, a presente pesquisa discute a educação para as relações étnico-raciais dentro dos cursos de licenciaturas da Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA). Trabalha-se na pesquisa com os aportes teóricos da Teoria das Representações Sociais (TRS) de Moscovici (1978), Tajfel (1980), Spink (2008) dentre outros. Utiliza-se como aporte metodológico a Teoria das Representações sociais por meio dos processos de ancoragem e objetivação. Tendo por base as respostas a algumas questões integrantes de um questionário respondido pelo/as cursistas com a finalidade de traçar seu perfil, o presente trabalho refere-se a uma análise acerca da relevância e do imperativo da inclusão de conteúdos e atividades relacionados à temática da educação para as relações étnico-raciais no currículo dos cursos de formação de professore/as, especificamente no de Pedagogia. Partindo da autodeterminação racial do/as participantes, discute-se a complexidade de assumir-se negro/a no Brasil e a fragilidade no enfrentamento da discriminação e do preconceito em situações cotidianas. Concluímos por meio da análise dos dados obtidos que as representações do negro estereotipadas são resultado de uma construção coletiva, uma vez criadas, tomam corpo, adquirem vida própria e através dos veículos de comunicação tornam-se senso comum.
Volume and Frequency of Transactions that Influence Share Prices are Mediated by Financial Performance and Moderated by Dividend Policy
Authors: Susanto Bambang , Dwijayanty Rima , Sukadwilinda Sukadwilinda
Published: July 2024

One of the benchmarks for a country's progress is the existence of the Capital Market. The capital market is a gathering place for public companies operating in both primary and secondary markets. The secondary market in the capital market is a preference for people and organizations to invest. Share prices are a consideration for investors in determining investment decisions. The online trading system in the capital market is considered an efficient step and makes it easier to accelerate transactions, both buying and selling. The impact of transaction speed allows transaction volume and frequency to increase. The increase in transaction volume and frequency can only be seen in terms of technical factors, but fundamental factors in investing in the capital market also need to be considered. In this study, the researcher tried to include financial performance as well as a moderating variable which is proxied by dividend policy which is thought to influence stock prices. The results of research model 1 show an R-squared value of 0.487204. This shows that transaction volume, transaction frequency and DPR contributed 48.72% to PBV, while the remaining 51.28% was the contribution of other variables besides the independent variables studied. Meanwhile, Model 2 shows an R-squared value of 0.956943. This shows that PBV, Transaction Volume, Transaction Frequency and DPR contribute to SP amounting to 95.69% while the remaining 4.31% is the contribution of other variables besides the independent variables studied.
Leadership of Kiai Langgar as Head of Madrasah in Forming Students' Religious Character
Authors: Zakki Mohammad , Akhyak Akhyak , Tanzeh Ahmad , Maunah Binti , Junaris Imam
Published: July 2024

Religious character education is a central government theme which aims to give birth to a generation of people who uphold values ​​in all aspects of life, so ideas and an active leadership role are needed from managers of Islamic educational institutions. The aim of this research is to determine the success of kiai as heads of madrasas and religious educators in the community in instilling character education. This research was implemented at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Thufatut Tuhllab and MI Al Falah in Pamekasan District uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were applied by means of observation, interviews and documentation and supported by analysis of the Milles and Hubermen models. The results of this research are that the motivation of a madrasa head in instilling character in students is based on the character of social concern, the spirit of fighting for weak students/society, istiqomah in carrying out sunnah worship, likes reading and practicing the Al-Qur’an. The leadership model developed to instill character values ​​includes democratic, transparent and transformative leadership and always provides motivation to members of the organization.
Endodontic Treatment During Pregnancy: Knowledge of General Dental Practitioners and Interns in Zliten, Libya
Authors: Idris Mehdawi  , Abdulrzag Gajoum  , Walid Benbubaker
Published: July 2024

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of dental interns and general dentists about providing endodontic treatment to pregnant patients in Zliten-Libya. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered, closed ended questionnaire which was circulated among 127 dental interns and general dentists in Zliten-Libya. The questionnaire included demographical items and questions relative to the participant's knowledge regarding the endodontic treatment during pregnancy. The analysis of data was carried out using SPSS 26. 84% of survey participants indicated the second trimester as the safest period for endodontic treatment. 95% of respondents considered the need for a specific chair position among which 58% identified the correct one. 72% and 65% of respondents indicated the safety of local anaesthetics with vasoconstrictors and use of aspiration technique, respectively. 22% of respondents identified the toxicity of bupivacaine. 64% of respondents considered the safety of either root canal irrigants or intra-canal medicaments. The obturation materials were considered safe by 74% of respondents. 49% of respondents indicated the safety of radiographic examination among which 67% preferred RVG technique. 58% of respondents preferred acetaminophen for pain control. Dental interns and general dentists in Zliten exhibited a sufficient knowledge regarding the safety of endodontic treatment during pregnancy and required to improve their knowledge particularly regarding the safety of some local anaesthetics and radiographic examination during endodontic treatment.
Impact of insulin pump therapy on glycemic control , and body mass index on Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Tripoli Libya.
Authors: Masaud Bahlul Ben , Meeteig Darin , Ameed Khawla , Mudallal Najwi , Keshlaf Salsabil , Azzabi Enas , Shagrouni Ibtihal , Shekiry Walid , Nowara Sanira , Derbash Ayman , Benhamed Hamida
Published: July 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that leads after many years  to chronic micro vascular and macro vascular complications .Type 1 diabetes is a life- threatening chronic condition requiring continuous and life-long management that can be stressful for patients and their caregivers. Objectives  is to evaluate the effectiveness of insulin pump therapy on glycemic control , and body mass index in Type 1 DM. Patients and Method: this is retrospectively studied the profiles of 73patients were on insulin pump therapy (28 males and 45 females) attending insulin pump clinic at the National Diabetes& Endocrinology center in Tripoli, Libya, from the period of first January 2014 to last December 2017. Data collected included demographic, clinical,HBA1C level ,and body mass index before, at six months, and after one year of nsulin pump therapy use.Results:61.5% were females ;mean age of patients was 29.08± 8.68 years . The mean duration of diabetes was 11.14±6.54 years. 50.7% of them were students, 83.6% were University students. The most of patients , 91.8%  have no complications of diabetes.  The mean HbA1C values improved from 8.29 ± 1.55 at initiation of the insulin pump  therapy, to 7.27 ± 1.08 at the end of 6 months ,and to 7.35  ± 1.30 at the end of one year, with p value of 0.000. Conclusion: also The Mean body weight has no change  from the start of therapy to the end of one year study (from  25.07 ± 4.54 at start to 25.18 ± 4.74 at end of 6 months to 26 ± 5.14 at end of study with p value 0.000. the impact of insulin pump therapy was positive in maintaining a good glycemic control in most of participants, and unchanged in the body mass index.