bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reduction of the microbial load in meat maturation rooms with and without alkaline electrolyzed water fumigation
Authors: Savini Federica , Giacometti Federica , Cuomo Sean Alberto , Tomasello Federico , Terefe Mekonnen Yitagele , Troja Fulvia , Indio Valentina , Tassinari Marco , De Cesare Alessandra , Serraino Andrea
Published: August 2023

Dry-aging is a process during which meat is stored within maturation chambers at low temperatures and low relative humidity, resulting in improved tenderness and flavor development. The cuts are exposed to the atmosphere by hanging them or setting them on racks in the maturation chamber without any protective packaging. Animals and humans are usually the major sources of bacterial food contamination in the meat industry, but other routes might be involved. Therefore, procedures to reduce or eliminate pathogens from surfaces are crucial for an effective hazard analysis critical control point program in the food industry and other environments. This study aimed to assess the survival of Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus aureus on the inner surface of dry aging chambers. Moreover, we tested the efficacy of alkaline electrolyzed water (REW) for its eventual application within a procedure aimed at reducing foodborne pathogens during meat storage. Environmental conditions inside the dry aging cabinet determine a reduction of circa 3 log CFU/cm2 of the considered microorganisms on the inner surface in 24 hours. Additionally, the nebulization of alkaline electrolyzed water with the smoking system increased the count reduction in 24 hours due to environmental conditions for L. monocytogenes (~1 log CFU/cm2) and for S. aureus (~2 log CFU/cm2). In this context, the use of REW can be justified for routine cleaning procedures of the surfaces, with the added value of being safe to handle, not containing environmental pollutants, and making it unnecessary to rinse surfaces due to its instability.
Design and experiments of an automatic pipe winding machine
Authors: Meng Yanmei , Zhang Tingting , Wei Jin , Zhang Jinlai , Zhai Xulei
Published: August 2023

To solve the time-consuming and laborious problem of manual winding and unwinding water pipes by field workers during irrigation or pesticide spraying in agricultural production, an automatic pipe winding machine for winding and unwinding water pipes was designed. The guiding mechanism, pipe winding mechanism, and pipe arrangement mechanism of the pipe winding machine are designed, and the automatic deviation correction control method of pipe arrangement based on PID and the constant tension control method of pipe winding and unwinding is put forward, and the control system of the automatic pipe winding machine is developed. By making a prototype of an automatic pipe winding machine, the effects of pipe winding and unwinding and the constant tension control of the automatic winding machine are tested and analyzed. The test results show that under the condition of 4.0 km/h speed, the maximum angle error of the automatic pipe winding machine is 3.32°, the average absolute error is 0.95°, and the water pipes are arranged neatly and tightly. The maximum relative error of the water pipe tension is 9.3%, and the maximum relative error under the 0~4.0 km/h velocity step variable condition is 16.3%. The speed of the pipe winding and unwinding can adapt to the change of the vehicle’s speed automatically, and the tension of the pipe is within a reasonable range. The performance of the pipe arrangement and pipe coiling of the automatic pipe winding machine can meet the operating requirements.
Structural design and performance characteristics of the fluidic sprinkler application technology for saving irrigation water: a review
Authors: Dwomoh Frank Agyen , Zhu Xingye , Fordjour Alexander , Liu Junping , Yuan Shouqi , Li Hong
Published: August 2023

The fluidic sprinkler was designed to have the prospect of a simple design, ease of construction, low energy consumption, and water saving. The present review focused on the fluidic sprinkler, compared the performance parameters of the fluidic sprinkler with the impact sprinkler, and highlighted the main challenges associated with the fluidic sprinkler. Even though the fluidic sprinkler compares quite well with the impact sprinkler, the review highlighted that the fluidic sprinkler appears to have more variability in application rate (0-1.5 mm/h) than the impact sprinkler (0-0.8 mm/h). The wetted radii were, on average, less than the impact sprinkler by 9.7, 9.3, 11.0, and 9.9% at 200, 250, 300, and 350 kPa operating pressures, respectively. Experiments on the fluidic sprinkler have mainly concentrated on the structural design of the fluidic component, water distribution profile, coefficient of uniformity, droplet size characterisation, and rotation uniformity, as well as the effect of different nozzle sizes on hydraulic performance under varying discharge and pressure conditions ranging from 100-500 kPa under indoor conditions. However, experimental studies on its performance in the field remain scanty. Statistical analysis of research papers published on the fluidic sprinkler indicates that less than 10% of the studies focused on the performance of the fluidic sprinkler on the field, and more than 90% on the design, structural and hydraulic performance under indoor conditions. Rotation stability of the fluidic sprinkler and testing with different sizes of the nozzle under low-pressure conditions on the field require further research to achieve energy and water saving through optimisation of the operating conditions.
Risk of renal damage associated with intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy for diabetic macular edema in routine clinical practice
Authors: del Cura Mar Prieto , Carballés María J C , Sastre-Ibáñez Marina
Published: August 2023

Purpose:

Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (anti-VEGF) have been shown to be effective in the treatment of diabetic macular edema. However, there is little information about the systemic effects of intraocular administration of anti-VEGF drugs in patients with coexistent diabetic nephropathy because it can produce adverse renal effects.

Methods:

This retrospective cohort study analyzed the effect of intravitreal anti-VEGF drugs (bevacizumab, ranibizumab, or aflibercept) on eFGR and microalbuminuria (MicA) in patients with diabetic macular edema and nonproliferative retinopathy without chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Results:

Sixty-six patients were included, 54.5% male and 45.5% female, with a mean age of 66.70 ± 11.6 years. The mean follow-up of patients with antiangiogenic treatment was 42.5 ± 28.07 months, and the mean number of injections was 10.91 ± 7.54. In 12.1% of the cases, there was a worsening of the glomerular filtration rate (eFGR) and a 19.7% worsening of the microalbuminuria (MicA). The number of injections was not related to the worsening of the eFGR (P = 0.74) or the MicA (P = 0.239). No relationship was found between the type of drug and the deterioration of the GFR (P = 0.689) or the MicA (P = 0.53).

Conclusions:

Based on the results, there is a small proportion of patients with increase in MicA and the decrease in eFGR after anti-VEGF therapy, and these was no associated with the number of injection or the drug type. Ophthalmologists should be aware of renal damage in order to do a close monitoring of renal function and proteinuria after intravitreal administration of anti-VEGF mainly in hypertensive patients.
Review Article on Endovascular Management of Saccular Aneurysm of the Aberrant Splenic Artery: A Rare Entity
Authors: Siddpuram Srikanth Raju
Published: August 2023

The aberrant splenic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery is a rare anomaly, and patients presenting with an aneurysm of the aberrant splenic artery are extremely rare. The rupture of such aneurysms (>2 cm) is a catastrophic event. We have conducted extensive research on electronic media through the MEDLINE database on the management of saccular aneurysm of the aberrant splenic artery. We could find only 38 cases reported in the English literature since 1966–2020. We report one such case which was managed successfully through endovascular management after proper preoperative planning and intraoperative execution leading to a successful outcome.
Epidemiology of animal bite in Iran: A Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shakerian Sareh , Sadraei Manijeh
Published: August 2023

Background:

Despite a lot of efforts made in the rabies health-care system, Iran is still in an endemic region and millions are spent annually to prevent rabies.

Materials and Methods:

Searching in national and international databases has been performed. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses protocol were followed. To assess heterogeneity, the I-index was calculated. In addition, sensitivity analysis was performed by the remove-one method. The publication bias was also investigated by Egger’s regression test, and the trim and fill method. To perform a meta-analysis, CMA version 2 software was used.

Results:

Totally, 33 studies with 250,980 animal-bite cases were meta-analyzed. A summary estimate of the incidence of 1200 per 100,000 population (95% CI 1000, 1500) with a mean age of 29.97±15.13years (95%CI: 29.33, 30.61) was estimated. The rate in men was higher 76.7% (95%CI 74.7%, 78.8%) than in women and in the rural 49.7% (95%CI: 42.8%, 58.6%) was equal in the urban. Most bites occurred in the spring and summer 20.5% (95%CI: 16.1%, 25.9%). The highest of job-related bites was in students 20.1% (95%CI: 19%, 23%). The highest rate of bite location and the animal type were estimated in the order of lower limbs and by dogs respectively. The rate of complete vaccination 61% (95%CI: 43%, 76%) and immunoglobulin injection 39% (95%CI: 22%, 59%), were estimated respectively.

Conclusion:

Estimates reveal that there has been little change in the animal bites over the years. It is necessary to take special actions to control the disease at the national and international levels.
The Pattern of Steroid Sensitivity and Steroid Resistance in Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome: A 5-Year Retrospective Observational Descriptive Study in a South-East Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Mbanefo NR , Ogbuka FN , Nwaoha CA , Odimegwu CL , Uwaezuoke SN , Okafor HU
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background/Aim:

Nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerular disease of childhood. Majority of the idiopathic cases frequently respond to steroid therapy and are regarded as steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome. Several studies have reported a change in this usual pattern to steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in Nigerian children. This study aimed to determine the pattern of steroid sensitivity and steroid resistance in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome seen at a tertiary hospital in Enugu, south-east Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective study conducted in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome seen at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla Enugu, over 5 years (from 2016 to 2020). The demographic variables, clinical data, and histopathological pattern were documented. Renal biopsies were studied by light microscope only.

Results:

Of a total of 150 patients, 105 (70%) were males, while 45 (30%) were females. Ninety six (64%) were aged 1-10 years. Fifty four (36%) were aged 11-18 years. Forty eight (32%) were aged 1-5 years. Mean age was 8.67 ± 4.69 years. One hundred and six (71%) initially had steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome; 12 (11.3%) and seven (6.6%) later became frequent-relapsers and steroid-dependent, respectively. Forty four (29.3%) had steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Sixty eight had renal biopsy; the most common indication being steroid-resistance. The most common histological pattern was focal segmental glomerulosclerosis seen in 63.2% of these patients. Only four (9%) had renal transplant.

Conclusion:

Although the prevalence of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome is higher in this clime, there is a rising incidence of steroid-resistant pattern attributed to incident cases of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Epidemiological Trends and Seasonal Dynamics of Tuberculosis in Southeastern Turkey
Authors: Taylan M , Dogru S , Sezgi C , Yılmaz S
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB) is an important public health issue. Determining TB trend and seasonal variability provides useful information for designing treatment strategies and control programs.

Aim:

The present study attempts to investigate the epidemiological trend and the seasonal variations.

Materials and Methods:

TB data containing 2450 cases were collected over a period of seven years in the province of Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey. Trend function and seasonal variability were investigated by statistical curve fitting, surface fitting, and autoregressive time series analysis.

Results:

The study revealed a gradually decreasing trend in the number of TB cases over a period of seven years. Total TB incidence had seasonal variations (P = 0.04); there was a greater number of TB cases between April and July, with a peak in June. There were significant monthly seasonal variations with June peaks among females (P < 0.001), in patients in the age groups of 0–15 (P < 0.001) and 36–45 years (P < 0.001), in new cases (P < 0.001) and in the patients with pulmonary TB (P = 0.01). The extra-pulmonary TB cases peak in May (P = 0.01). Pulmonary TB and TB patients in the 36–45 age group had summer peak, while the other groups peaked at spring.

Conclusions:

Spring and summer peaks detected in total TB cases and in many subgroups indicate that multicenter and comprehensive clinical studies are needed to explain these variations.
Unequal burdens of COVID-19 infection: a nationwide cohort study of COVID-19-related health inequalities in Korea
Authors: Jeon Jeangeun , Park Jieun , Choi Min-Hyeok , Choi Hongjo , Kim Myoung-Hee
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVES: While the Korean government’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is considered effective given the relatively low mortality rate, issues of inequality have been insufficiently addressed. This study explored COVID-19-related health inequalities in Korea.METHODS: Age standardization for various health inequality indices was derived using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and the Microdata Integrated Service of Statistics Korea. The slope index of inequality (SII) and relative index of inequality (RII) were calculated for socioeconomic variables, while absolute difference (AD) and relative difference (RD) were used for gender and disability inequalities.RESULTS: We observed a number of COVID-19-related health outcome inequalities. Gender inequality was particularly noticeable in infection rates, with the rate of women 1.16 times higher than that of men. In contrast, socioeconomic inequality was evident in vaccination rates, with a 4.5-fold (SII, -4.519; 95% confidence interval, -7.403 to -1.634) difference between the highest and lowest household income groups. Regarding clinical progression post-infection, consistent findings indicated higher risk for men (RD for hospitalization, 0.90; severe cases, 0.54; and fatality, 0.65), individuals with disabilities (RD for hospitalization, 2.27; severe cases, 2.29; and fatality, 2.37), and those from lower socioeconomic groups (SII for hospitalization, 1.778; severe cases, 0.089; and fatality, 0.451).CONCLUSIONS: While the infection risk was nearly ubiquitous, not everyone faced the same level of risk post-infection. To prevent further health inequalities, it is crucial to develop a thoughtful policy acknowledging individual health conditions and resources.
О некоторых свойствах перманента матриц малых порядков
Authors: Efimov Dmitri Borisovish
Published: August 2023

Перманент - это полилинейная функция, являющаяся "симметричным" аналогом определителя. В данной работе рассмотрено несколько свойств перманента матриц малых порядков.
Библиография: 7 названий.
О некоторых классах базисов в конечномерных алгебрах Ли
Authors: Gorbatsevich Vladimir Vitalyevich
Published: August 2023

В статье рассматривается алгебры Ли, имеющие базисы специального вида (nice- и beautiful-базисы).
Для nice-базисов доказывается, что в фиксированной нильпотентной алгебре Ли их число (с точностью
до эквивалентности) конечно. Для некоторых алгебр Ли малой размерности показано, что
при переходе от комплексной алгебры Ли к ее
овеществлению свойство иметь beautiful-базис теряется.
Библиография: 4 названия.
Задача Наймарка для обыкновенного дифференциального уравнения дробного порядка
Authors: Gadzova Luiza Khamidbievna
Published: August 2023

Рассматривается задача для обыкновенного дифференциального уравнения дробного порядка, где краевые условия задаются в форме линейных функционалов. Это позволяет охватить достаточно широкий класс линейных локальных и нелокальных условий. Дробная производная понимается в смысле Герасимова-Капуто. Получено необходимое и достаточное условие однозначной разрешимости задачи. В терминах специальных функций найдено представление решения исследуемой задачи. Доказана теорема существования и единственности решения.
Библиография: 27 названий.
Numerical Estimation of Medium-Speed Engine Swirl Ratio by Cylinder
Induction Modeling
Authors: Pankratov Sergei
Published: August 2023

A numerical study of airflow at piston engine ports and the cylinder was
conducted to obtain the swirl ratio and manifold volumetric efficiency. The
mathematical model of the cylinder induction was validated by comparing it with
published experimental data. Swirl ratio and manifold volumetric efficiency were
analyzed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of cylinder induction
and compression strokes. The effects of charge pressure, engine speed, and
charge air temperature on swirl ratio were studied. It was also found that the
swirl ratio slightly increases as inlet air temperature and pressure grow, and
it linearly decreases as engine speed rises. Furthermore, it was found that
vortex speed is proportional to the power of 0.9 of the engine speed. The
reasons for the changing swirl ratio and manifold volumetric efficiency were
researched.
Вибір переважного методу біометричної автентифікації
Authors: Скорик Юлія , Безрук Валерій
Published: August 2023

У даній статті застосовується багатокритеріальна методика для порівнювального аналіза деяких біометричних методів з автентифікації та інших методів ідентифікації. Щоб якісно провести аналіз біометричнох систем контролю доступа потрібно враховувати харатеристики систем, а також застосовувати певні методи по багатокритеріальній оптимізації. Отже, необхідно проводити порівняльний аналіз біометричних методів з автентифікації враховуючи сукупність показчиків якості. В роботі наводиться порівння певних біометричних систем контроля та керування доступом по сукупністі показчиків якості, а саме, коефіцієнт помилкового пропуска (FAR), мається на увазі певний відсоток при виникненні ситуації, коли система може дозволити доступ користувачеві, незареєстрованому у системі, та коефіцієнт помилкової відмови (FRR), це відсоток відмови у доступі справжньому користувачеві системи. Обидва параметри розраховуються методами математичной статистиці. Чим буде менше значення по цим показникам, тим вище буде якість з автентифікації певних користувачів. У статті наводиться порівняння і з застосуванням метода аналіза ієрархії та вибір бажаного варіанта відомих засобів біометричної ідентифікації на основі аналіза відбитку пальця, розпізнавання людини 2D, райдужною оболонкою ока, сітківки ока, малюнок вен, клавіатурного почерка і голоса. В основі метода аналіза ієрархії є декомпозиція завдання по вибіру бажаного проектного варіанта певної системи та поділення цього завдання на більш прості частинки з урухуванням отриманих оцінок від експертів по парним порівнянням простих частин завдання. Після проведення обробки певних даних визначається бажаний переважний метод біометричної ідентифікації. При застосуванні біометрії можна буде вирішувати проблеми з надійностю та можна покращити достовірність автентифікації та ідентифікації певних об'єктів при доступі до системи з великою кількістю користувачів, а також й до дуже важливих та необхідних систем як частини систем контроля та керування фізичним доступом.
Особливість використання лінійних електродвигунів та методи розрахунку параметрів
Authors: Павленко Тетяна Павлівна , Габльовська Надія Ярославівна , Кубієвич Юрій Анатолійович
Published: August 2023

Одне з основних науково-пошукових напрямків по розробці більш досконалих елементів приводу є використання електричних машин лінійного переміщення. Актуальність даного напряму обумовлена різноманітністю завдань для електропривідних систем та кінематичними ланцюгами, що призводить до невиправдано складних і громіздких їх конструкцій. Відсутність перетворювача та вид руху дозволяє електроприводу з лінійними електродвигунами успішно конкурувати з іншими типами приводів у ряді областей техніки (автоматики, приладобудування, робототехніці, медтехніці тощо). Одним з перспективних завдань є здійснення поступального переміщення робочого органу механізму, де застосовується лінійний електродвигун. На основі проведеного аналізу використання лінійних двигунів в електромеханічних конструкціях доведено доцільність їх широкого використання. Проаналізовано конструкційні особливості такого типу двигунів та наведено методи розрахунку основних параметрів.
Дослідження наявних проблем організації міських пасажирських перевезень
Authors: Шапенко Євгенія Миколаївна , Гульчак Оксана Дмитрівна , Котова Світлана Олександрівна , Білоног Олександр Валерійович , Ярошевський Валерій Вікторович
Published: August 2023

Роль міського пасажирського транспорту в народному господарстві є надзвичайно важливою, і її значення важко переоцінити. Цей вид транспорту, який функціонує як галузь, задовольняючи особисті та суспільні потреби громадян, є неодмінною складовою єдиної системи, взаємодія всіх її складових визначає господарський механізм міста і прилеглих регіонів. Розвиток міського пасажирського транспорту є актуальною проблемою в будь-якій економічній системі. Він становить невід’ємну частину сучасної міської інфраструктури, маючи велике соціально-економічне значення для кожного міста та держави в цілому, оскільки виконує різноманітні важливі функції - соціальні, економічні, культурні та інші. Система міського пасажирського транспорту забезпечує надійні транспортні зв’язки між різними частинами міста, гарантує доступні транспортні послуги для всіх верств населення та сприяє ефективному функціонуванню економіки та життєдіяльності людей. Він також є індикатором розвитку міста, а рівень розвитку пасажирської транспортної системи визначає тривалість переміщення мешканців та транспортну втому, що впливає на продуктивність праці. З уростанням рухливості мешканців та зміною культури споживання, ефективне функціонування системи пасажирського транспорту стає необхідною умовою сталого розвитку сучасного міста. Діяльність міського пасажирського транспорту супроводжується рядом економічних, технічних, технологічних та організаційно-управлінських проблем, і їх ігнорування може призвести до недостатнього забезпечення населення міст транспортом, стримування економічного розвитку, погіршення якості транспортних послуг та зниження рівня транспортної та екологічної безпеки. У даній статті був проведений аналіз проблем організації міських пасажирських перевезень, що існують на сьогоднішній день в Україні.
Формування Soft- та Meta-Skills у майбутніх фахівців сфери міжнародних відносин при вивченні англійської мови у закладах вищої освіти в умовах дистанційного навчання
Authors: Чикалова Марина
Published: August 2023

Стаття присвячена аналізу набуття здобувачами вищої освіти  спеціальності «Міжнародні відносини» комунікативних міжособистісних навичок під час вивчення ними іноземних мов, які сприятимуть ефективному просуванню у професійному плані. Виконано детальний аналіз понять «soft skills» та meta-skills, а також співставлено характеристики м’яких навичок і здатності створювати відповідні можливості з напрямами підготовки студентів у закладах вищої освіти за напрямом підготовки «Міжнародні відносини». Зосереджено увагу на поєднанні теорії з практичною діяльністю, що є вагомим інструментом для формування основних життєво-необхідних компетентностей та ефективного просування на міжнародній арені. Спеціальність «Міжнародні відносини» органічно поєднує різноманітні аспекти підготовки фахівців. Саме з цією метою до навчального процесу залучають практиків сфери міжнародних відносин, а саме надзвичайних та повноважних послів України в різних країнах світу, консулів,  представників міністерств, професійних перекладачів, політологів, правовиків тощо, які на реальних прикладах формують у студентів м’які навички майбутнього спеціаліста. Пріоритет у статті віддано підготовці іноземним мовам, оскільки саме вони відіграють суттєву роль в успішному просуванні в цій сфері. Адже не секрет, що мультилінгвальна освіта фахівця сприяє ефективнішому спілкуванню, розумінню крос культурних комунікацій та міжкультурних відносин, вона є у пріоритеті в питаннях співпраці, на переговорах та під час вирішення можливих міжнародних конфліктів тощо. Розвиток та володіння soft- та meta-skills допомагають налагодженню дієвої іншомовної комунікації з учасниками комунікативного процесу та вважаються важливими професійними навичками. Завдання закладу вищої освіти полягає в тому, щоб знайти шляхи формування м’яких  та метанавичок у здобувачів вищої освіти напряму підготовки «Міжнародні відносини»  при вивченні іноземних мов в умовах форс-мажорних обставин, які стали причиною вимушеного переходу  на дистанційне навчання, а також навчити майбутніх фахівців досягати найвищих результатів у подальшій кар’єрі шляхом вмілого застосування такого роду навичок.
Використання інтерактивних методів навчання на заняттях української мови в медичному університеті
Authors: Перцова Інна
Published: August 2023

Цілеспрямований розвиток та системне реформування вищої освіти потребує особливої ролі мовної освіти, розвитку комунікативної компетенції особистості, здатної використовувати мову як інструмент спілкування. Тому невід'ємною складовою професійної підготовки майбутнього спеціаліста у медичному вузі є предмет «українська мова за професійним спрямуванням», метою якого є застосування отриманих теоретичних знань у практичних ситуаціях, наближених до реального професійного життя. Ще зовсім недавно домінуючим підходом у викладанні української мови був комунікативний підхід, який вважався найкращим, оскільки забезпечував наближення навчання до ситуації справжньої комунікації. Однак останнім часом все більше і більше набирає популярності метод інтерактивного навчання, що прийшов до нас із європейської методики викладання, в якому активність викладача поступається місцем активності студентів. Джерелом забезпечення позитивної мотивації до вивчення української мови у студентів медичних вузів є формування особистісних потреб у якісній професійній мовній підготовці, що спонукають до постійної роботи над собою шляхом застосування особистісно-орієнтованого підходу та інтерактивного навчання. Використання інтерактивних методів нвчання, відкриває нові можливості для підготовки висококваліфікованих фахівців – лікарів й формування у них комунікативної та професійної компетенцій. Інтерактивне навчання дозволяє студенту брати активну участь у процесі, в якому він звик бути пасивним слухачем. У такій ситуації він не просто отримує знання, а активізує також свою пізнавальну діяльність, Важливість використання  у вищому навчальному закладі інтерактивних методів навчання важко переоцінити, оскільки вони забезпечують конструктивні зміни в освітньому процесі, допомагають студентам не тільки оцінити власні здібності, а й надають можливості визначити своє місце та шляхи майбутньої професійної кар'єри.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PARENT GUIDANCE WITH CHILDREN'S LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY AT BINA SATRIA MULIA MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDAN DELI DISTRICT
Authors: Sari Indri , Lubis Lahmuddin , Suyani Erni
Published: August 2023

This study aims to: (1) To find out how the guidance of parents towards children's learning responsibilities at Bina Satria Mulia Middle School, Medan Deli District; (2) To find out the relationship of parental guidance to children's learning responsibilities at Bina Satria Mulia Middle School, Medan Deli District and (3) To find out the barriers to parental guidance on children's learning responsibilities at Bina Satria Mulia Middle School, Medan Deli District. The type of research used in this study is quantitative research, this study uses an ex post facto design because the independent variables are not given certain treatment and are not controlled.The results showed that: (1) Parental guidance at Bina Satria Mulia Middle School, Medan Deli (a) parents really care about their children; (b) cooperation between parents and the school. (2) The relationship between parental guidance at Bina Satria Mulia Middle School, Medan Deli (a) Invite parents to school; (b) Hold meetings regarding student cases. (3) Barriers to parental guidance at Bina Satria Mulia Middle School, Medan Deli (a) children have difficulty understanding the teacher's explanation; (b) children have difficulty in getting literature books
A implementação do referencial equass e o seu impacto na qualidade de vida dos clientes de um centro de reabilitação e integração
Authors: Oliveira Pedro , Silva Vasco
Published: August 2023

A implementação de sistemas de gestão da qualidade nas instituições particulares de solidariedade social é uma realidade recente em Portugal, contando com uma prática ainda bastante limitada. Neste sentido o Instituto de Segurança Social lançou a estas organizações um imperativo de certificação da qualidade como forma de diferenciação positiva, espoletando um assinalável interesse pelo tema. Neste artigo reportamos os resultados de um estudo sobre o impacto da implementação do referencial EQUASS na qualidade de vida dos clientes com deficiência mental de uma instituição particular de solidariedade social portuguesa, relativamente ao período decorrido entre 2012 e 2016. Este estudo baseou-se na aplicação da Escala Gencat, resultando como principal conclusão a melhoria da qualidade de vida destas pessoas, especialmente nas dimensões “Desenvolvimento Pessoal”, “Direitos e Relações Interpessoais”. Para tal mudança foram determinantes os requisitos inerentes ao referencial, muito em especial a adoção dos planos de desenvolvimento pessoal.
Middle Eocene Succession of Dammam Formation, Biostratigraphy and Microfacies Study, North Karbala Area, Western Iraq
Authors: Maziqa Falah , Mahdi Maher , Mohammed Abbas
Published: August 2023

Stratigraphic and sedimentary study to Dammam Formation (Eocene age) at well Kr-1, Karbala Government, Western Desert of Iraq. Lithologically, Dammam Formation consists of Nummulitic limestone and dolomitic limestone. The contact between the upper and lower of Dammam Formation is unconformable, the lower contact is represented by Umm Er-Radhuma Formation by the unconformable surface in the Upper Paleocene age, while the upper is an unconformable surface with Euphrates Formation in the Early Miocene age. The rock section of the well Kr-1 is divided into several beds depending on Petrographical and paleontological contents, the results of the identified foraminifera are indicated to several groups and genera which are: Nummulites, Lindrina, Lockhartia, Rotaliid, Miliolid, also other groups of fossils like Ostracoda, Echinoderms, Bryozoa, Gastropod, Pelecypod, and different fragments. Based on the petrographic study and type of microfacies, the formation was divided into three main and secondary microfacies which are: Nummulitic packstone, Dolomitic and Bioclastic Packstone, and Floatstone. One main biozone was recognized in the studied section which is Nummulites gizehensis- Nummulites planulatus - Nummulites discorbinus Assemblage Zone with age Middle Eocene (Lutetian), this biozone is divided into two secondary biozones: Nummulites millecaput Rang zone Middle Eocene (Middle-Upper Lutetian) age and Nummulites elevate Rang zone Middle Eocene (Late Upper Lutetian) age. After collecting all the sedimentary and planetology data for the studied section, the Dammam Formation was deposited in shallow warm marine, tropical water, as well as, the absence of planktonic foraminifera crowds is another evidence that the environment is a shallow basin close to the coast. The basin is located at the Interior Platform represented by the evaporites basin, the restricted, and then the open sea environments.
Clinicopathological Results of Percutaneous Transplant Kidney Biopsies: Single Center Nine Years' Experience
Authors: Atan Uçar Zuhal , Sinangil Ayşe , Elcircevi Ala , Özçilsal Mustafa Emre , Sever İbrahim Halil , Server Sadık , Yıldız Alaattin , Ecder Tevfik , Akin Emin Barış
Published: August 2023

Background: Based on clinical criteria alone, the cause of graft dysfunction cannot be accurately predicted in 40-70% of cases. Therefore, renal allograft biopsy is still the gold standard for accurate diagnosis. We performed this study to evaluate the causes of renal graft dysfunction detected in renal allograft biopsies in our center.
Methods: The results of 90 patients who underwent renal allograft biopsy between May 2013 and June 2022 from kidney transplant patients were evaluated retrospectively.
Results: It was determined that 92 biopsies were performed from 90 patients and all were ‘cause’’ biopsies. The mean age was 40.03±14.29 years. 82 of the kidney transplants were from living donors. 21 patients had preemptive transplantation. The type of renal replacement therapy before transplantation was hemodialysis in 52 patients, PD in 3 patients, PD and HD in 3 patients. The reason for biopsy was high creatinine in 67 patients, proteinuria in 23 patients, and BKV viremia in 2 patients. The mean discharge creatinine value was 1.64±1.11mg/dl, and the mean creatinine before biopsy was 3.06±2.07mg/dl. Although there was kidney tissue in one of the allograft biopsies, there was no glomeruli. The mean number of cores taken was 2.94±0.61, and the number of glomeruli was 21.33±11.64. In one of the 92 biopsies performed, bleeding requiring transfusion developed. No other biopsy-related complications were observed. Graft loss was observed in 46 of 90 patients during the follow-up period.
Conclusions: Evaluation of serum creatinine and urinalysis may be useful in predicting histological graft diagnosis, but an allograft biopsy is necessary for definitive diagnosis.
Consensus statement on Singapore integrated 24-hour activity guide for early childhood
Authors: Loo Benny Kai Guo , Sirisena Dinesh , Müller-Riemenschneider Falk , Chia Michael Yong Hwa , Tan Benedict , Tan Ngiap Chuan , Teoh Oon Hoe , Lim Ethel Jie Kai , Zainuddin Mohammad Ashik , Gao Joanne Shumin , Chan Poh Chong , Tan Teresa Shu Zhen , Visruthan Nirmal Kavalloor , Rajadurai Victor Samuel , Chia Moira Suyin , Ahmad Hatib Nur Adila Binte , Cai Shirong , Ong Ju Lynn , Lo June Chi Yan , Chong Mary Foong-Fong , Lee Le Ye , Chew Elaine Chu Shan , Siriamornsarp Ratnaporn , Lee Miriam , Sim Aaron , Wong Chui Mae , Sherwood Shelly-Anne , Toh Siao Hui , Quah Phaik Ling , Ng Kee Chong , Tan Kok Hian , Lee Yung Seng
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Early childhood is a critical period for growth and development. Adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours during this period forms the foundation for future well-being and offers the best protection against non-communicable diseases. Singapore studies have shown that many young children are not achieving the recommendations on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep. A workgroup was set up to develop recommendations for caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers (aged <7 years) on how to integrate beneficial activities within a daily 24-hour period for optimal development and metabolic health.

Method: The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE)-ADOLOPMENT approach was employed for adoption, adaption or de novo development of recommendations. International and national guidelines were used as references, and an update of the literature reviews up to September 2021 was conducted through an electronic search of PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases.

Results: Four consensus statements were developed for each age group: infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The statements focus on achieving good metabolic health through regular physical activity, limiting sedentary behaviour, achieving adequate sleep and positive eating habits. The 13th consensus statement recognises that integration of these activities within a 24-hour period can help obtain the best results.

Conclusion: This set of recommendations guides and encourages caregivers of Singapore infants, toddlers and preschoolers to adopt beneficial lifestyle activities within each 24-hour period.
Application of Sanctions for Damaging Valuable Attractions Religious by Foreign Tourists
Authors:   Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University, Sukaryati Karma Ni Made , Sukadana I Ketut ,   Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University, Sutama I Nyoman ,   Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University, Arya Wijaya I Ketut Kasta ,   Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University
Published: August 2023

Tourism is an important resource for the area that is a tourist destination. As a resource, tourism needs to be managed appropriately, so that its development does not become a source of damage or a source of disaster. Although in Bali there has been a Regional Regulation that regulates tourism, namely Bali Regional Regulation Number 5 of 2020 concerning Bali Cultural Tourism Implementation Standards, in reality there is often destruction (non-physical) of Tourism Destination Destinations carried out by Foreign Tourists. The purpose of the study was to find a model of the imposition of sanctions aimed at tourists who visit tourist destinations of religious value which is dominant in Bali. This research is an empirical legal research, with the approach used in this study being the statutory approach and sociology of law (Monoarfa, 2021). There are two types of data used in this study, namely primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected by interviewing informants, while secondary data with document studies used recording techniques. After the data is collected, it is then analyzed with qualitative techniques and presented in an analytical descriptive manner. The results showed that Foreign Tourists who commit "non-physical destruction" on Tourist Destinations of religious value are caused by the absence of information about it. Against perpetrators there are two models of sanctions, namely: (1) sanctions given by the Immigration Office in the form of Deportation, if there are reports / complaints from the community or from other agencies; and (2) sanctions (customary reactions) by indigenous peoples in the form of the obligation to carry out certain rituals (prayascita, pecaruan, guru piduka) and apologize before local indigenous people.
Determinants of Competitive Advantage of A and Excelled Accreditation Study Programs at Private Universities: A Concept Analysis with Mediation of Performance
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia, Ardianto Yuli , Widyastuti Tri ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Bhayangkara, Indonesia, Zulkifli Zulkifli ,   Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia, Purwoko Bambang ,   Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia, Hatta Iha Haryani ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia, Sihite Mombang ,   Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pancasila, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the link between the determinants of competitive advantage and competitive advantage itself at private institutions by mediating the performance of A and Excelled accredited study programs. This study employs a qualitative approach to study which comprises a literature review. With data gathered from documents relating to competitive advantage, the factors of competitive advantage, and the success of A and Excelled accredited study programs at private institutions. This study discovered that study program performance has a significant positive impact on competitive advantage and can mediate the link between study program accreditation, university reputation, graduate quality, and lecturer quality, as well as competitive advantage. As a result, efforts must be made to improve the performance of study programs by developing curriculum that is in line with industry needs, improving the quality of graduates and lecturers, and increasing the accreditation of study programs and the reputation of higher education institutions as a whole to increase competitive advantage in study programs that have A or Excelled accreditation at a private university.
Overcoming Asymmetric Information with a Profit sharing System at Islamic Bank: Acceleration of Theory and Practice
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia, Yasin Muaidy , Kabul Lalu Muh. ,   Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, University of Technology Mataram, Indonesia, Herman Lalu Edy ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia, Hidayat Ali Akbar ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia, Muhdin Muhdin ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the profit-sharing system in Islamic banks in overcoming the adverse selection issue and the practice of implementing the profit-sharing system. In this study, evaluative and descriptive methods were used. The results of this study indicate that theoretically the issue of asymmetric information can be overcome by a profit-sharing system in Islamic banks. In practice, the profit-sharing system has been implemented at Bank NTB Syariah as a superior product in productive financing. The market share of the profit-sharing system at Bank NTB Syariah was at 64.73 percent in 2019 and increased to 68.55 percent in 2020 with a growth of 35.78 percent. The Covid-19 pandemic does not significantly affect the health condition of Bank NTB Syariah where Bank NTB Syariah remains relatively healthy before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Metastatic Tumors of Unknown Primary (Muos) Definition, Frequency and General Considerations
Authors:   School of Medicine, Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) Buenos Aires, Argentina, Hunis Melisa , Hunis Adrian P ,   School of Medicine, Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Published: August 2023

Metastatic tumors of unknown primary (MUOs) present a diagnostic challenge due to the absence of an identifiable primary tumor site. The diagnostic approach for MUOs involves a comprehensive evaluation that includes clinical assessment, imaging studies, laboratory tests, and tissue sampling. Various imaging modalities, such as CT, MRI, PET scans, and ultrasound, are used to assess the extent of metastasis and identify potential primary tumor sites. Treatment options for MUOs include systemic therapies like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy, along with supportive care measures. Prognosis varies widely and is influenced by factors such as the extent of metastasis, tumor characteristics, treatment response, and patient factors [1]. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to aid in diagnosis and management through image analysis, predictive modeling, pathology analysis, and risk assessment. The integration of AI requires careful validation and collaboration between healthcare professionals and AI experts. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for optimal management of MUOs, and ongoing research aims to enhance diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and prognostic models.
Effects of Aging Temperature and Time on Crystallinity and Crystal Growth of Sn/Sb Peritectic Alloy
Authors:   Lab of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen, Alsowidy Shakib , N Ali Gobran ,   Lab of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen, Slman Sahar ,   Lab of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
Published: August 2023

The effect of annealing conditions in terms of temperature and time on the structure growth of Sn- 5wt%Sb pritectic solder alloy has been investigated for thirteen samples. These samples were melted at 650°C, and treated at 50, 70,and 100°C for 2,4,6 and 8 hours. The microstructure observation before and after heat- treatment has been studied using X-ray diffraction and optical microscope techniques. The Results showed that, there are two major phases, β- Sn tetragonal solid- solution and SbSn hexagonal intermetallic compound phases. The parameters of microstructure in detailed were accurately determined. At higher aging time there is a little shifting toward a small angle of diffraction and the peaks became sharper. This means that at larger aging time, the d-spacing is greater than that at low aging time, especially for the lines (200),(101),(211),(112),(301) and (420). This may be attributed to the preferred orientation of the structure growth. Also, the particle size and micro-strain change with time for all temperatures examined. The changes in the particle size and grain boundaries were observed by increasing temperature and time. This is attributed to the recovery and crystalline growth processes with preferred orientations. The reduction in dislocation density has been observed with increasing aging time and temperature. In the heat-treatment process, the changes in microstructure are strongly depending on the variations in dislocation density. As time increases, the more equilibrium phase-distribution is observed
Konstruksi Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Partisipatif Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Di SMAN 1 Parepare
Authors: Efendy Rustan , Karim Abdul Rahim , Amri An'nisa Miranti , Hasrina Rahman
Published: August 2023

This study aims to reveal the participatory-based Islamic religious education learning system at SMA Negeri 1 Parepare. A qualitative approach with a case study research method was used to answer the research problem. Data collection techniques used participant observation, structured interviews, and documentation review. Data analysis techniques used the Miles and Huberman interactive model, namely data reduction, data presentation, and verification/ conclusion drawing. While testing the validity of the data is done through credibility (trustworthiness), dependability (dependability), confirmability (certainty), and transferability (transferability). The results of this study indicate that in the context of learning Islamic religious education at SMA Negeri 1 Parepare has been based on participatory, marked by the activeness of students by using the student centered approach paradigm which is the basis of participatory learning. In its implementation, participatory learning provides space for students to actively participate in learning by using a scientific approach using the 5-M principle of questioning, trying, reasoning, associating, and creating.