bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hubungan Usia dan Jenis Kelamin terhadap Pemeliharaan Kebersihan Gigi Tiruan Sebagian Lepasan Resin Akrilik Polimerisasi Panas pada Pasien RSGM USU
Authors: Srywahyuni Purnama
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran perilaku pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan pasien RSGM USU berdasarkan usia dan jenis kelamin. Penelitian ini merupakan deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional melalui wawancara langsung dengan responden. Metode pengambilan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling. Subjek penelitian adalah pasien yang melakukan perawatan gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan di klinik Prostodonsia RSGM USU. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 30 orang. Subjek penelitian dilakukan wawancara langsung. Data dianalisis dengan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelompok memiliki perilaku pemeliharaan kebersihan GTSL RAPP dengan kategori baik yaitu kelompok usia dewasa sebanyak 92,9%, pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi tiruan kategori baik berdasarkan jenis kelamin paling banyak pada perempuan yaitu sebanyak 92%. Hasil Chi-square menunjukkan hubungan perilaku pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan terhadap usia dengan nilai p = 0,006 (p<0,05), serta hubungan perilaku pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan terhadap jenis kelamin dengan nilai p = 0,003 (p<0,05). Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara perilaku pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi tiruan terhadap usia dan jenis kelamin pasien pengguna gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan.
Singh's Fuzzy Time Series Forecasting Modification Based on Interval Ratio
Authors: Feriyanto Erikha , Farikhin Farikhin , Prima Puspita Nikken
Published: March 2024

Background: One forecasting method that is often used is time series forecasting. The development of applied mathematics has encouraged new mathematical findings that led to the birth of new branches of mathematics, one of which is fuzzy.
Purpose: The objectives of the study, namely forecasting, fuzzy set, time series, fuzzy time series, fuzzy time series Singh, interval ratio and measurement of accuracy level.
Method: This research method applies Chen's fuzzy time series in the section of determining the universe of talk you to the fuzzification of historical data and in the part of forecasting results obtained through a heuristic approach by building three forecasting rules, namely Rule 2.1, Rule 2.2, and Rule 2.3 to obtain better results and affect very small AFER values. As well as making modifications to the interval partition section using interval ratios to be able to reflect data variations.
Results: Based on the calculation of AFER values for order 2, order 3, and order 4 respectively obtained at 1.06389%, 0.689368%, and 0.711947%. Therefore, it can be said, Singh's fuzzy time series forecasting method based on the ratio of 3rd-order intervals is better than that of 2nd-order and 4th-order.
Conclusion: Based on the results of research and discussion that has been carried out, it can be concluded that Singh's fuzzy time series forecasting method has the same algorithm as fuzzy time series forecasting. Singh's fuzzy time series forecasting method based on interval ratios applies fuzzy time series and Singh forecasting. Singh's fuzzy time series forecasting modification accuracy rate based on interval ratios produces excellent forecasting values according to evaluator average forecasting error rate (AFER).
Market landscape and the role of marketing in the field of Mongolian performing arts organizations
Authors: Ulziibadrakh Zoljargal , Szakály Zoltán
Published: March 2024

Classical music is a formal music tradition of the Western world; an accepted genre having had many positive benefits on human and animal lives. The most common benefits of classical music are to provide an immersive live experience, support psychological and physiological needs, boost our health and brain functions, and improve productivity. Many countries have a well-developed history and achievement in this field, thus gaining an advantage; however, as classical music entered Mongolian culture comparatively late, it is a promising field in which to conduct research. This study aims to explore, determine, and gain insight into the marketplace as well as the role of marketing from past, current, and future perspectives as the field of classical music continues to develop in Mongolia. The study uses an in-depth interview approach with 21 interviewees including directors, marketers, managers, artists, researchers, and employees from two main Mongolian performing arts organizations, in order to gain a deeper understanding of this world. Based on the insights and experiences gained from these interviews, the results are identified and divided into two themes-market and audience profile, and the role of marketing within Mongolian performing arts organizations. Finally, the paper summarizes the main findings and concludes with a synopsis of key limitations and future research.
Social enterprises transformation and its effects on socio-economic development in developed and developing countries
Authors: Qi Li , Mito Hero Rana Barua , Akter Mousumi
Published: March 2024

In the twenty-first century, the idea of social enterprises influencing global socio-economic growth has gained much attention and has momentous implications for the modern economy. Both emerging and developed countries frequently observe its considerable impact on their economy as social enterprise transformation has such a wide-ranging effect on socioeconomic growth. The purpose of this study is to present evidence of the impacts of global social enterprise transformation on global socio-economic development. However, there are no official statistics available on the effects of the transformation of global social companies on global socio-economic development. The debate in this research demonstrates how social enterprises transform like a collaboration between the private, public, and civil sectors, continually honing their approach to their goals, based on the review of several case studies of social enterprises from around the world. Revamp, acquisitions, and improved performance are all efforts to achieve sustainable societal progress in the fields of economics, culture, and politics. The results indicate that social enterprises transformation cause the socio-economic development of the world. Our results also suggest that social enterprise transformation impact and outcome are more significant in developed countries than in developing countries.
Implementing Citizen Science within Open Science: Identifying Extra-Academic Skills, Collaborations, Rewards and Recognitions in the Context of a University
Authors: Bogert J.M. , De Vries Sandra , Kunst Sabine , Nastase Nicoleta , Kloosterman Winke , Knols Karen , Schleiss Marc , Werkman Femke
Published: March 2024

What should a university do to support citizen science initiatives within an open science context, and to assist and facilitate researchers in performing effective citizen science? Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has developed an open science program that includes, among other projects, citizen science. However, performing citizen science is not a straightforward task. For the people designing and managing citizen science projects, it demands appropriate knowledge, understanding, and experience of the field, as well as knowledge of the practical implementation of citizen science and open science. This requires a deeper understanding of which extra-academic skills, collaborations, rewards, and recognitions are needed for a citizen science project. Therefore, we used a local, hydrological citizen science project, “Delft Measures Rain,” as a case-study, implementing citizen science methods and the TU Delft Open Science principles. By means of this case-study, we identify key tools and facilitation needs to assist researchers within TU Delft to perform effective citizen science and open science. This paper shows how the various
stakeholders (i.e., researchers, citizens, civil servants, and NGO’s) can benefit from performing
participatory research implementing citizen science and open science principles. We list 10 key elements, encompassing tools, facilitation, and infrastructures that universities can provide for their researchers to stimulate and support the implementation and execution of successful, legally sound, and open citizen science. This case study shows that with appropriate and extra-academic knowledge, tools, collaborations, rewards, and recognitions, citizen science can deliver what it promises and be of great value to universities and open science in general.
Formation of borders in Central-Eastern Europe by consequences World War II (on the example of Hungary)
Authors:   Institute of World History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, DERZHALYUK Mykola
Published: March 2024

The resolution of territorial problems, the definition of borders between the countries of Central-Eastern Europe following the consequences of the Second World War is highlighted. It is proven that the territorial issue was and remains the fateful, most painful and difficult in the history of all nations. Each time this issue was decided by the winners of both world wars without participation peoples who were directly affected by it. When drawing borders, the historical-ethnic rather than the ethnic-historical principle was applied to a greater extent. All this is fully confirmed by the example of solving this issue in relation to Hungary.
Measuring the auditory bubble: How mobile music listening affects personal space
Authors: Schurig Eva
Published: March 2024

Research on mobile music listening (through headphones while on the move) revealed that people use music to create an imaginary space around themselves that cannot be breached by others. This concept recalls the zone around each person called personal space. Thus, the questions posed in this exploratory study were as follows: How does music listening through headphones influence personal space? Is there a difference between air-conduction and bone-conduction headphones? Thirty people (M_age = 34.6, SD_age = 15.4; 11 male, 19 female) took part in the experiment. They were each approached by either a female or male assistant while listening to self-chosen music and were instructed to ask them to stop at two points: firstly, when an ideal conversation distance had been reached, and secondly, when the assistant should not come any closer. The distances between assistant and participant were measured first without music and then randomly while listening through air-conduction or bone-conduction headphones. Results indicate that listening to music influences personal space: when music was listened to through headphones, the ideal conversation distance was smaller, whereas the second distance measurement was only affected by air-conduction headphones. Apart from music, no other factor was found to influence the size of personal space. The findings of the present study reveal that listening to music and even the kind of headphones used have a measurable influence on personal space. The smaller personal distance required when listening to music can be explained by the fact that the listener is distracted from unpleasant situations and can instead focus on something positive.
Insight Into Invitro Immune Stimulatory Effect Of Phyllathus Amarus Extracts
Authors: Rangasamy Balamurugan , Sampath Shobana , Srinivasan Guru Prasad , P Gayathri. , Subburaj Gowtham kumar
Published: March 2024

The medicinal property of Phyllanthus amarus (P. amarus) has been well appreciated and well documented in Indian system of traditional medicines namely Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani. P. amarus  has been long used to treat various ailments, however its mechanism of action is still obscure because of the lack of scientific proofs to support its medical benefits. The current study was performed to elucidate the immune modulation properties of  P. amarus by measuring free radical scavenging ability, nitric oxide stimulation potential and LTB4 production.  Aqueous extracts of P. amarus (100 µg/ml) had quenched the free radicals by 81.4 ± 1.1 % of activity followed by 76.1 ± 2.4 % quenching by methanolic extract. Aqueous extract of P. amarus (100 µg/ml) produced a profound NO to a tune of 580 ± 10 µMol. Methanolic extract produced 530 ± 17.3 µMol of NO. There was an increase of NO with aqueous extract in comparison to methanolic extract however these data are not statistically significant (p> 0.05). LTB4 production with 100 µg/ml concentration of aqueous extract was 103 ± 6.2 pg/ml and it was 113.2 ± 7.8 with methanolic extract.
Considerations about a certain Spinozist presence in the work of Laurent Bove and Mark Fisher
Authors: Cassiano Gomes Leite Carlos
Published: March 2024

This article intends to approach two contemporary contributions, by the theorists Mark Fisher and Laurent Bove, who, each in his own way, claim the actuality and effectiveness of certain concepts and notions of the seventeenth-century philosopher Benedictus Spinoza (1632 – 1677). In Laurent Bove, the foundation and dissemination of a political clinic, at the same time, singular and social, unfolds under the relation between conatus and freedom, always corresponding to the affective and intellectual rules of the autonomous project of the multitude, as formulated by Spinoza. Mark Fisher, in turn, from the Spinozian concept of entity, produces a speculative articulation between Gothic materialism and cyber-Spinozism that aims to create a collective body, immanent and antagonistic to the tyranny of financial capitalism. Furthermore, based on Spinoza’s theory of affects, he develops an ethical analysis of his time that also intends to be a convocation to political action. Finally, the paper aims to clarify what the two authors have in common, namely, their belief in the positivity of political action, and how this characteristic reaffirms the relevance of maintaining an ever attentive and vibrant dialogue with Spinoza’s philosophy.
Estudio del clima laboral en los trabajadores de una clínica de diálisis
Authors: Manzano Bayas Karla Amanda , Oñate Chang Valeria Zila , Oviedo Rodríguez Ruth Jakeline , Franco Coffré Joicy Anabel
Published: March 2024

El entorno de trabajo, las relaciones entre los miembros de una organización y bienestar de los trabajadores puede influir directamente en la calidad de la atención a los pacientes; la presente investigación estudió el clima laboral en una clínica de diálisis en Ecuador aplicando encuestas en diciembre 2023 para conocer la percepción de los trabajadores sobre los factores que inciden en el clima; los resultados mostraron que él 92% está satisfecho con la estructura física ,  el 82% de los empleados percibe buenas oportunidades para entrenar al personal, aportar ideas y contribuir en decisiones organizacionales, y el 74% de los empleados se sienten bien remunerados y satisfechos con su trabajo; en conclusión, el diagnóstico evidenció un clima laboral medianamente satisfactorio, con fortalezas en relaciones, estructura y objetivos, pero siendo necesario reforzar el reconocimiento, la participación y la implementación del liderazgo para mejorar la calidad del servicio de salud.
Évolution de la revue Management international : Une modélisation thématique des articles publiés entre 2009 et 2023
Authors: BARÈS Franck , ALIE Gabrielle
Published: March 2024

Analysing 829 abstracts and articles published in Management International over the 2009-2023 period, this research highlights the difficulties of interpreting unstructured textual data and suggests in response a tool capable of providing automated analysis. It also uses Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) theme modelling to uncover hidden structures and achieve a more granular understanding of the thematic framework within which the journal has operated. The spotlight here is on data pre-processing, validation and visualisation, all crucial aspects of the types of analyses that become feasible when this method is used. The paper ends by suggesting a thematic modelling best practice that should make it possible to identify major and minor trends in order that future editorial strategies may be better informed and potentially more cutting-edge in nature.
Évolution de la revue Management international : Détection et analyse des communautés des articles publiés entre 2009 et 2023
Authors: BARÈS Franck , ALIE Gabrielle
Published: March 2024

This second research note draws from the same dataset of 829 abstracts and papers published by the journal over the period in question to formulate a community detection framework capable of decoding unstructured textual data, notwithstanding the complexities thereof. Using data science analysis tools, the research note discovers a number of hidden thematic groups, thereby spawning new perspectives on the various ways that journal authors have collaborated and evolved over this period. Several significant phases are identified, including data pre-processing and visualisation. Both research notes offer actionable insights and lay out a strategic roadmap enabling further editorial development.
The Impact of Gadgets on the Social and Emotional Development of Early Childhood
Authors: Fildzah Farahiyah  , Nita Rosalita  , Okti Hazrati
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted to describe the impact of gadgets on early childhood socio-emotional development. The method used in this research is literature methodology. With a qualitative approach. From the results of this study, it is found that gadgets can have positive and negative impacts on the socio-emotional development of early childhood. The positive impacts include: increasing children's imagination and creativity, increasing children's intelligence and cognitive abilities, helping children learn and understand the surrounding environment, increasing children's self-confidence, expanding children's friendship networks. While the negative impacts include: increasing the risk of gadget addiction, reducing children's social interaction with peers, disrupting children's emotional and moral development, increasing the risk of health problems, such as obesity, sleep disorders, and visual impairment.
A Study of Values Throughout the Curriculum Education in English Classes of Applied Undergraduate Universities
Authors:   School of Foreign Languages, Suzhou University, China, Liu Jinping
Published: March 2024

Values throughout the curriculum education refers to the integration of ideological and political education elements into higher education courses, aiming to promote the cultivation of students' ideological and political literacy and core values through professional teaching, and this education mode not only focuses on the teaching of professional knowledge but also emphasizes the cultivation of students' overall quality, especially in cultivating core socialist values and enhancing the sense of national identity and social responsibility. In recent years, with the updating of educational concepts and changes in social demands, values throughout the curriculum education have become an important topic in the field of higher education, especially in applied undergraduate universities, where English classes, as an important platform for cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and international perspectives, is becoming more and more significant in its role in curriculum ideology education. Based on this, this study comprehensively evaluates the current implementation of English values throughout the curriculum education and proposes corresponding improvement measures, aiming to deeply analyze the significance, challenges, and strategies of the implementation of values throughout the curriculum education in English classes of applied undergraduate universities.
Investigation and Research on the Current Situation of Professionalization of Family Education Guidance in Kindergartens
Authors:   Xianyang Normal University，China, Nan Jiaopeng
Published: March 2024

Kindergarten is not only the first step for children to enter society but also a bridge between families and social educational resources. Through professional educational guidance, kindergartens are not only able to continue and consolidate the family's educational philosophy but also to provide professional support for families and help parents better fulfill their parental responsibilities. Through an in-depth study of the importance of family education in the growth of young children, this paper discusses the role of kindergartens in family education, aiming to build a more complete family education support system, and jointly promote the comprehensive growth of children.
ADAPTAÇÃO RAZOÁVEL E CONCURSOS PÚBLICOS: UMA ANÁLISE SOB A ÓTICA DA TEORIA DOS LIMITES AOS LIMITES
Authors: Vieira Vitor , Santos Douglas Henrique
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo uma análise das condições de acesso de pessoas com deficiência (PCD) a cargos da administração pública por intermédio de concursos públicos sob o prisma da proteção dos direitos e garantias fundamentais. Coloca-se em evidência a política afirmativa de reserva de vagas às PCDs e o princípio da não-discriminação por motivo de deficiência, com vistas a bem estabelecer um referencial para a verificação da regularidade de quaisquer eventuais restrições que possam ser impostas a estas duas normas de estatura constitucional. Tal referencial é construído a partir da teorização acerca da proteção dos direitos fundamentais frente às suas restrições tendo por base as seguintes categorias dogmáticas: âmbito de proteção, limites e limites aos limites (Schranken-Schranken) dos direitos fundamentais. Propõe-se, por derradeiro, que o controle dos limites a estes direitos seja concentrado na adaptação razoável, em face da sua especialidade, densificando o seu conceito para incorporar elementos adicionais oriundos da garantia da proteção do núcleo essencial e da proporcionalidade, a fim de obter maior transparência e praticidade no procedimento metodológico para a determinação dos limites aos limites ao seu exercício.
Editorial
Authors: Ávila Assunção Any , Mendonça Carneiro Miguel Ivân
Published: March 2024

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PATRIARCADO, GÊNERO COMO INSTRUMENTO DE CATEGORIZAÇÃO DOS PAPÉIS MASCULINOS E FEMININOS NA SOCIEDADE E O FENÔMENO DO TETO DE VIDRO: uma abordagem teórica para a emancipação feminina
Authors: De Paiva Renato Eduardo , Ferreira da Silva Márcio Evangelista
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo buscar compreender como o patriarcado e a categorização dos papéis masculinos e femininos, estabelecidos em razão do gênero, influenciam no sentido de impedir ou limitar o pleno exercício do direito ao trabalho, nele compreendido o direito de livre escolha a atividade laboral, ensejando tratamentos discriminatórios a mulheres, nas diversas dimensões, compreendendo as searas econômica, social e política, causando-lhes graves prejuízos como indivíduos e como grupo social vulnerável. Expomos que o pensamento patriarcal, enraizado na cultura social, não insere obstáculos às mulheres somente no campo profissional, mas também em outras dimensões da vida, afetando a dignidade do ser humano em razão desse grupo social ser considerado como sendo de menor valor dos pontos de vista econômico, social e político, do que o grupo representado pelos homens. Buscamos elaborar uma abordagem de forma a propor ideias que visem contribuir para o rompimento do chamado teto de vidro, entendido como o fenômeno sutil pelo qual se estabelecem limitações ao pleno exercício do direito ao trabalho pelas mulheres, em razão do gênero, proporcionando, assim, mecanismos de emancipação a esse grupo social, na busca pela concretização da eliminação de processos discriminatórios também em outros campos da vida em sociedade. A metodologia utilizada baseou-se na revisão bibliográfica especializada sobre o assunto, com o objetivo de viabilizar uma análise crítica reflexiva, a partir da qual se buscou apresentar propostas de medidas que visem contribuir para a fomentação de uma cultura mais voltada ao respeito aos direitos humanos das mulheres.
Construyo, colaboro y aprendo
Authors:   Servicios Educativos Integrados al Estado de Mexico, Aceves Ocampo Leticia
Published: March 2024

Las estrategias didácticas contemplan las de aprendizaje y las de enseñanza. Por esto, es importante definir cada una. Las estrategias de aprendizaje consisten en un procedimiento o conjunto de pasos o habilidades que un estudiante adquiere y emplea de forma intencional como instrumento flexible para aprender significativamente y solucionar problemas y demandas académicas. Por su parte, las estrategias de enseñanza son todas aquellas ayudas planteadas por el docente, que se proporcionan al estudiante para facilitar un procesamiento más profundo de la información (Díaz y Hernández, 1999). Los diversos métodos utilizados para alcanzar los objetivos planteados en el proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje deben dirigirse a las necesidades particulares de cada asignatura, por lo tanto, los docentes deben conocer y emplear una variedad de actividades que le permitan concretar dichos procesos. El presente manual de estrategias didácticas es una recopilación de actividades que he puesto en práctica en mi aula y que comparto a otros docentes para que las apliquen en su grupo con la intención de mejorar y consolidar los procesos de aprendizaje por los estudiantes, tomando en cuenta sus diversas formas y estilos. Con un lenguaje claro y prac-tico como parte de mi experiencia en el aula y de esta forma redirigirse a una labor eficiente y eficaz en la planeación que realizan los docentes, para que puedan innovar en el desarrollo y aplicación de estrategias didácticas, adecuándolas a la intención de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje.
Estrategias didácticas en educación física como agente de cambio en la corporeidad
Authors:   Servicios Educativos Integrados al Estado de Mexico, Hernández Cortes Rafael
Published: March 2024

El presente Manual Rediseño de Estrategias Didácticas, es un documento orientador dirigido a los docentes de educación física del Valle de Toluca, con la finalidad de dar a conocer los alcances que tiene la correcta aplicación en el proceso Enseñanza – Aprendizaje, mismas que deben ser planeadas y realizadas de acuerdo con los enfoques de los programas actuales, tomando en cuenta los propósitos, ejes curriculares y componentes pedagógicos-didácticos, A-E, así como el desarrollo de competencias en los educandos. Es preciso mencionar que su realización obedece a una necesidad en el área de articular las actividades con los contenidos curriculares durante el proceso cognitivo, teniendo como impacto el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes y a su vez mejorando e innovando la práctica docente en los centros escolares, así como también coadyuvando al logro del perfil de egreso estipulado para los alumnos de educación básica.
Matemáticas divertidas en educación básica
Authors:   Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 2, Silva García Jorge Luis
Published: March 2024

Las exigencias educativas desprendidas de los resultados observados en el nivel académico que presentan los alumnos, la indudable crisis que enfrenta el sistema educativo y los retos que debemos afrontar para lograr mejorar el nivel académico de los estudiantes. Conlleva a una incesante capacitación de los maestros y a desarrollar competencias que generen, estrategias, técnicas y metodologías que permitan lograr nuevas formas de enseñanza tomando en cuenta las características que se presentan en un grupo escolar tanto colectivas como individuales; de tal manera que estas puedan atender la diversidad, los estilos de aprendizaje y a su vez propicien ambientes acordes a la educación.
Mathematical modelling of peripheral haemodynamics of the shin in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype
Authors: Sarafyniuk Larysa , Stepanenko Inna , Khapitska Olha , Vlasenko Roman , Sarafyniuk Petro
Published: March 2024

Statistical modelling of peripheral haemodynamics indicators, which is conducted based on determining anthropometric and somatotypic features of the organism, can be considered a new way of personalising instrumental diagnostic examination. Therefore, determining the suitable rheovasographic parameters of the shin in highly skilled volleyball players of a particular somatotype is relevant. The purpose of this study was to investigate the total influence of indicators of the external structure of the body on the value of indicators reflecting the specific features of blood circulation in the shin in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype. A comprehensive clinical and laboratory study of the state of health and physical development of 108 volleyball players aged 16-20 years was conducted. The method of tetrapolar rheography with the use of a diagnostic computer multifunctional apparatus was used to determine the rheovasographic parameters of the shin, amplitude, time, and indicators of the ratio of amplitude and time rheovasographic parameters were evaluated. An anthropometric study of total and partial body measurements was carried out. Somatotyping was performed using the Heath-Carter method. The study selected 28 volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype. Statistical models were created using direct stepwise multivariate regression analysis. For all amplitude and time rheovasographic parameters of the hip in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype, statistical models with high accuracy of description of signs were built. The 10 models included 94 anthropometric dimensions. The key determinants of shin blood circulation parameters are body circumference (most often forearm, neck, and shin circumference), chest and pelvic diameters, thickness of skin and fat folds (most often on the shin, abdomen, flank), and width of the epiphyses of long tubular bones. It was found that the indicators of external body structure within 63.84- 99.99% determine the value of indicators of regional blood circulation on the shin in volleyball players of mesomorphic somatotype. Statistical modelling makes it possible to determine the proper values of individual rheovasographic indicators on the shin depending on the anthropometric parameters of individuals of a certain gender, age, somatotype, which is especially significant for athletes of a certain sport, since their cardiovascular system indicators are greatly influenced by the specifics of sports activity
The evaluation and importance of Newcastle disease’s economic loss in commercial layer poultry
Authors: Charkhkar Saeed , Bashizade Mahdi , Sotoudehnejad Matin , Ghodrati Melika , Bulbuli Faraz , Akbarein Hesameddin
Published: March 2024

Velogenic Newcastle disease virus (VNDV) causes a highly contagious and devastating disease in poultry and causes up to 100 percent mortality in susceptible populations during devastating outbreaks. Newcastle disease causes heavy economic losses to the global poultry industry by decreasing the growth rate, decreasing egg production, and increasing morbidity and mortality. The households face substantial economic losses throughout the year due to Newcastle disease. It is ranked first among other poultry diseases in village chickens. The economic losses caused by this disease in the poultry industry have given awareness about the importance of Newcastle disease and made it easier to justify the operations against this disease. So, estimating the economic losses caused by Newcastle disease is very important. Regarding the Newcastle disease's huge impact on production and causing a lack of eggs, we will have to compensate for this reduction by importing eggs from other countries. Hence, a tremendous amount of money will be needed to compensate for the shortage of eggs, which will result in a huge economic loss. Finally, these will directly affect the poultry industry and its financial resources, which clarifies the importance of correct and on-time vaccination and caring for Newcastle disease in poultry flocks to prevent enormous economic losses. In this study, the economic impact of Newcastle Disease on egg-laying farms was quantitatively assessed. Data were collected on the total number of egg-laying poultry monthly and annually. Subsequently, the economic loss for each period was calculated based on the total production period. The minimal damage caused by this disease is about 116,591 Tons. Summing all these periods' production decreases, the total loss will be 10538 Tons. To estimate the losses of the disease, it is necessary to estimate the losses in breeding herds and broiler herds so that the loss resulting from the endemic Newcastle disease of the country can be measured.
Comparing the Therapeutic Effects of Dry Needling and Muscle Energy Technique on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points: A Study on Back Pain Alleviation.
Authors: Ahmed Komal , Batool Amena , Zahid Hamna , Bashir Ujala , Ali Mariam
Published: March 2024

Background: Chronic lower back pain is a prevalent health issue with substantial implications for the working population. Often overlooked, myofascial trigger points in the quadratus lumborum muscle significantly contribute to this condition. Trigger points arise due to increased or altered muscle demands and acute or chronic stresses on the lower back musculature, manifesting as hyperirritable foci within taut bands of hypertonic musculature. Muscle energy technique and dry needling are well-established manual therapy treatments aimed at deactivating trigger points and correcting muscular imbalances.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of muscle energy technique and dry needling on active trigger points in the quadratus lumborum muscle for alleviating lower back pain.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving 24 subjects who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants were divided into two groups: Group A received muscle energy technique, while Group B received dry needling. Pain assessment, functional evaluation, and trigger point sensitivity measurements were performed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Each patient received two treatment sessions per week for three weeks. Evaluations were conducted after the 1st, 3rd, and 6th treatment sessions, and data were analyzed using SPSS 21.
Results: The findings revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups (p < 0.05). Furthermore, within-group analysis demonstrated statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in pain scores.
Conclusion: This study concluded that both dry needling and muscle energy technique effectively reduced pain threshold in lower back pain by targeting trigger points in the quadratus lumborum muscle.
Effectiveness of Hypnobirthing in Reducing Anxiety Level among Pregnant Women During Childbirth: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Tertiary Care Hospital of Islamabad
Authors: Zartasha  , Naz Sehrish , Khatoon Zubaida , Karim Shakeela , Atiq Muhammad , Khattak Irfan Ullah
Published: March 2024

Background: Anxiety during pregnancy is a prevalent concern with significant implications for both maternal and fetal health. Traditional approaches to managing this anxiety vary in effectiveness, highlighting the need for alternative strategies. Hypnobirthing, a technique focusing on mind-body relaxation, has emerged as a promising intervention to reduce pregnancy-related anxiety.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hypnobirthing in reducing anxiety levels among pregnant women.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 30 primigravida women with gestational ages between 32 and 38 weeks, recruited from a tertiary care hospital in Islamabad. Participants were divided equally into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received four weeks of hypnobirthing sessions, while the control group received standard prenatal care. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0, with paired samples t-tests comparing pre- and post-intervention anxiety levels.
Results: The average age of participants was 22.17 years. Initially, 87% of participants reported high levels of anxiety. Post-intervention, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels, with 67% of participants reporting normal anxiety levels (p<0.000), while the control group showed no significant change in anxiety levels (p=0.314). The mean difference in anxiety levels between the pre- and post-intervention phases in the experimental group was significant at 6.867 (SD=4.470, p<0.000).
Conclusion: Hypnobirthing significantly reduced anxiety levels among pregnant women, suggesting its efficacy as a therapeutic intervention for managing pregnancy-related anxiety. This technique offers a valuable addition to prenatal care, potentially improving maternal and fetal outcomes by alleviating anxiety during pregnancy.
Comparative Analysis of Pregnancy Complications in Primigravida versus Multigravida
Authors: Parveen Kausar , Baloch Hani , Khurshid Faiza , Ayman  , Bashir Bakhtawar , Mahboob Sana , Awais Shagufta
Published: March 2024

Background: Pregnancy is a complex and significant phase in a woman's life, presenting various physiological and psychological challenges. The differentiation in obstetric outcomes between primigravida (first-time pregnant women) and multigravida (women with one or more previous pregnancies) has been a subject of extensive research, with varying implications for maternal and neonatal health. Understanding these differences is crucial for the development of targeted antenatal care and intervention strategies.
Objective: This study aims to compare the obstetric complications and outcomes between primigravida and multigravida women, to identify specific areas of risk and tailor antenatal care accordingly.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on data collected from 340 pregnant women at the Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, Quetta, from March 2022 to March 2023. The study population was divided into primigravida (n=160) and multigravida (n=180) groups. Data on demographic characteristics, obstetric complications, and delivery outcomes were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0, with descriptive statistics summarizing demographic data and chi-square tests comparing the incidence of complications.
Results: Primigravida women had a mean age of 25.5±3.2 years, whereas multigravida women were older, with a mean age of 29.8±4.1 years. Gestational hypertension (15% vs. 10%, p<0.05), gestational diabetes (8% vs. 6%, p<0.05), and preterm labor (10% vs. 8%, p>0.05) were more prevalent in primigravida women. No significant differences were observed in the incidence of placenta previa, placental abruption, or postpartum hemorrhage. Delivery methods varied slightly, with spontaneous vaginal delivery being the most common in both groups.
Conclusion: The study reveals that primigravida women are at a higher risk for certain pregnancy complications compared to multigravida women, highlighting the necessity for customized antenatal care. These findings support the development of tailored monitoring and intervention strategies to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Analisis Pengaruh Posisi Fairlead Terhadap Rasio Kerusakan Akibat Kelelahan Pada Struktur Tali Tambat Tipe Catenary FPSO Aoka Mizu
Authors: Indah Nur , Assidiq Fuad Mahfud
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini membahas pengaruh posisi fairlead terhadap rasio kerusakan akibat kelelahan atau fatigue damage ratio pada struktur catenary Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Aoka Mizu selama kondisi tertambat. FPSO ini tentunya tunduk pada pengaruh gelombang laut, arus laut, dan angin yang dapat menyebabkan pergerakan yang signifikan, membahayakan sistem tambat catenary, serta mengganggu proses produksi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode numerik berasis Boundary Element Method serta menggunakan data lingkungan dari Blok Masela, yang mencakup data gelombang, angin, dan arus. Tiga variasi posisi fairlead (0.3T, 0.5T, dan 0.9T) yang masing-masing merujuk pada jarak fairlead dari sarat ke keel kapal, diuji dengan panjang tali 3100 m dan kedalaman laut 1000 m. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa posisi fairlead 0.3T menghasilkan tegangan dan tingkat kerusakan yang rendah, sementara posisi fairlead 0.5T dan 0.9T menghasilkan tegangan dan kerusakan yang lebih tinggi. Posisi fairlead berperan penting dalam menentukan stabilitas dan kinerja struktur catenary FPSO. Posisi fairlead 0.3T tampaknya menjadi pilihan yang paling menguntungkan untuk mengurangi risiko kerusakan dan tegangan pada sistem tambat catenary FPSO Aoka Mizu selama kondisi tertambat.
MUSIC AND EMOTION: FROM ANCIENT GREECE TO CONTEMPORANEITY
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Philosophy, ENEA FLORENTINA
Published: March 2024

Understanding how music and emotion co-vary has been the focus for many scholars for a long time, starting with the writings of Ancient Greeks to contemporary thought. Philosophers, musicologists, and cognitive scientists alike have been puzzling on the extent to which music can have an influence on how humans feel, think and act morally and ethically. Therefore, the understanding of this relation is of paramount importance as we are immersed in organized-sound contexts every day, and this has a major effect on how listeners think and act in social environments. The current investigation aims at highlighting the development of the music and emotion relationship throughout the stylistic periods of the European space (with a short comparison to Ancient Chinese music) as a preamble for a more nuanced future research on the topic.
Optimalisasi Penggunaan QRIS melalui SPPT Elektronik di Bapenda Kota Bandung
Authors: Triaji Ermi , Sumiati Imas , Vaughan Regan
Published: March 2024

BAPENDA's efforts in increasing public awareness in paying the UN in collaboration with the community through the RW Creative Competition which was attended by a number of regions in the city of Bandung showed positive results. One of them is RW Gempol Sari who won first place in the RW Create competition "Socialization of UN Payments with QRIS" showing an increase in public awareness in paying the UN, although not yet fully utilizing QRIS in UN payments made. This program is used by the KARASA community to encourage the creativity of young people who are members of the community. The creations made include murals and bran.
Pegaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja
Authors: Chalim Anisa Karomah , Rosento
Published: March 2024

Dengan kehadiran PT Telkom Akses, diharapkan bahwa perusahaan akan membantu meningkatkan akses broadband di Indonesia. Selain membangun jaringan merek yang luas, PT Tekom Akses juga menawarkan layanan Manajemen Operasi dan Pemeliharaan (O&M Operation & Maintenance) dan Laya­nan Terminal Alat (NTE). Menganalisis data dalam pene­litian kuantitatif berarti mensistematiskan apa yang sedang diteliti dan mengatur hasil wawancara seperti apa yang sedang diteliti dan mengatur hasil wawancara seperti apa yang dilakukan dan dipahami agar supaya bisa menyajikan apa yang didapatkan oleh orang lain. Hasil yang didapat pada pengujian variabel Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan, Motivasi. Dinyatakan secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Dari hasil wawancara pada PT Telkom Akses Motivasi memang tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan namun hal itu tidak menutup kemungkinan akan terjadinya pengaruh walau hanya sedikit.
James K. Hoffmeier and Dennis R. Magary, Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith: A Critical Appraisal of Modern and Postmodern Approaches to Scripture, Wheaton Il: Crossway, 2012, 542pp, ISBN 9781433525711, USD 35.
Authors: Davey Christopher J.
Published: March 2024

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The Juniper Garden of Babylon and the Funeral of Alexander the Great
Authors: Horowitz Wayne
Published: March 2024

The Juniper Garden (GIŠ.KIRI6gišŠIM.LI), or perhaps better the Juniper Orchard or Juniper Grove of Babylon, was a large shaded open area within the walls of the city. Sumerian gišŠIM.LI = Akkadian burâšu, is both the juniper tree and the aromatic substance obtained from the juniper tree. The word is translated as ‘cypress’ in Sachs-Hunger Diaries I where the garden is referred to as ‘the Cypress Garden.’ Later volumes translate ‘juniper.’
Dismantling the House that Albright Built: Dever’s Rise and Decline Narrative in the Reorientation of American Biblical Archaeology
Authors: Anderson Malcolm
Published: March 2024

William G. Dever’s contribution to the reorientation of ‘biblical archaeology’ should not be under-estimated, although his historiography of the movement’s transition to ‘Syro-Palestinian archaeology’ certainly requires adjustment. In the paper, the significance of Dever’s 1972 Winslow Lectures, delivered at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, is examined.
The Harvard Expedition to Samaria: A Story of Twists and Turns in the Opening Season of 1908
Authors: Tappy Ron E.
Published: March 2024

The previously unpublished field diaries of the principal leaders involved in the first season of the Harvard Expedition to Samaria are held by the University’s Semitic Museum. The narrative they contain sheds light on the organization and archaeological techniques applied at the site and gives some context to the much acclaimed final publication of the excavations (Reisner, Fisher & Lyon, 1924).
Out of the Fiery Crucible: Egyptian Old Kingdom metallurgy
Authors: Davey Christopher J. , Hayes Peter C.
Published: March 2024

The evidence for Egyptian Old Kingdom metalworking is reviewed drawing upon archaeology, iconography, metallurgy, history, scientific data and process replication. The charateristics of arsenical copper is considered concluding that Old Kingdom copper ore was initially obtained from the southern Eastern Desert of Egypt where Pre- and Early Dynastic mines are to be found and where there may have been mining and metallurgical expertise amongst the regional nomadic people or further south in Africa. Chaîne opératoires are proposed for the fabrication of prestige copper vessels and for the production copper tools.
The Socio-Economical Character of the A-Group in Lower Nubia (c. 3700-2800 BCE)
Authors: Quintana Carolina
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to define the socio-economic order of the A-Group in Lower Nubia. The nature of this group has been discussed by several researchers using regional archeological data, but no agreement has been reached. Different interpretations are partly the product of diverse definitions of sedentism and nomadism, and of models commonly used to explain the socio-economical character of A-Group communities. These concepts are often loosely applied without clear definition and evidence supporting the models is often lacking. For this reason, the paper begins by defining concepts such as nomadic pastoralism and sedentism, which are central to this investigation. The approach of different ethno-archaeological papers is also a fundamental methodological tool for the paper. After considering theoretical and methodological tools and the study of archaeological material belonging to the A-Group, the paper postulates that this group could have organized itself as a semi-sedentary community, which exploited diverse ecological niches in Lower Nubia.
Impactul războiului și al ciumei asupra franciscanilor din Țara Românească (secolul XVIII)
Authors:   Institutul de Istorie „N. Iorga” al Academiei Române, CIOCÎLTAN Alexandru
Published: March 2024

In the 18th century no less than four wars were waged between the Austrian, Russian and Turkish armies on the Wallachian soil: 1716-1718, 1736-1739, 1768-1774 and 1787-1791. With the exception of the first one, all the others had a major detrimental impact on the Franciscan monks living in Wallachia. The friars had to fight hard for their lives in an increasingly hostile environment. Many of them were robbed, extorted, beaten, imprisoned, wounded and killed. Their cloisters and churches were damaged or destroyed. The religious motivated persecution was also present. When ever possible, the Franciscan monks took refuge in neighboring Transylvania. Another enemy struck with devastating effect mostly during the war or soon after: the black death. The plague took the life of many friars. The study is based on intensive archival research.