bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FINANCIAL LITERACY AS A FACTOR OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC GROWTH
Authors:   International University of Business and Law, Prokhorchuk Svitlana , Dubynska Iryna ,   Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding
Published: May 2024

The article highlights the problematic issues of financial literacy of the population. The necessity of increasing the level of financial literacy of the population is considered. Some aspects of the interaction between financial literacy and financial behavior of households are highlighted, taking into account current trends. It is determined that Ukraine has a low level of financial literacy of the population. The level of financial literacy is analyzed based on sociological studies and surveys of our citizens. It was found that half of Ukrainians have only a general idea of their income and expenses, which does not allow them to determine what is happening to their budget and where their money goes. Ukrainians practically do not use so-called investment services, in particular financial instruments such as stocks, bonds or investing in non-state pension or investment funds. Studies have shown that Ukrainians are not interested in news from the financial sector. It was determined that the most financially illiterate groups of the population are young people and the elderly. The study provides a clear breakdown of the level of financial illiteracy by age. At the same time, objective factors are also catalyzed by the appropriate mentality and inability to adapt to the market economy. The author substantiates the understanding that financial literacy implies the ability to effectively manage the budget; includes the ability to manage loans and debt; and has an understanding of the principles of investment. The existing ratings of financial literacy of the population of foreign countries are analyzed. It has been determined that even in countries where a modern system of economic education is being implemented, a significant number of citizens are poorly versed in personal finance. The factors that influence the level of financial literacy are systematized. It is substantiated that financial literacy is not only the key to financial well-being, but also an important element of personal development and life success. A financially literate population is able to prevent poverty, make more effective and informed financial decisions, promote the stable development of financial markets and stimulate economic growth in the country.
Соціологія сім'ї та шлюбу [Електронний ресурс] : навч.-метод. посіб.
Authors:   Національний університет «Одеська юридична академія», Каретна О. О. , Прохоренко Є. Я. , Яценко М. А.
Published: May 2024

У посібнику викладено зміст навчальної дисципліни за темами лекцій та практичних занять, практичні завдання з курсу, перелік тем для самостійної роботи, питання для перевірки знань з навчальної дисципліни, перелік тем доповідей, презентацій та список рекомендованої літератури. Підготовлений відповідно до освітньо-професійної програми вищої освіти за спеціальністю 054 «Соціологія» а також рекомендовано використовувати у навчальній роботі при підготовці фахівців за першим (бакалаврським) рівнем вищої освіти. Призначений для надання допомоги здобувачам вищої освіти, які вивчають дисципліну «Соціологія сім'ї та шлюбу».
Pelatihan Digital Marketing pada Program Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Mahasiswa Universitas Terbuka
Authors: Mujiono Mujiono , Gaol Lasando Lumban , Widiyanto Widiyanto
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, pengalaman, dan keterampilan digital marketing mahasiswa Univeritas Terbuka yang memiliki Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM). Lokasi pelaksanaan program pengabdian berada di Desa Dawuan Tengah, Kecamatan Cikampek, Kabupaten Karawang, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian pelatihan digital marketing menggunakan Participatory Action Research (PAR) yang dimulai dari tahap observasi, refleksi, kemudian dilanjut dengan rencana aksi dan tahap tindakan atau pelaksanaan program. Hasilnya, setelah menjalani pelatihan pembuatan website untuk pemasaran digital, mahasiswa memperoleh keunggulan dalam memasarkan produk melalui platform digital. Mereka memiliki pemahaman yang mendalam tentang pembuatan website, konsep pemasaran digital, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), strategi konten, dan analisis web. Pelatihan ini telah mempersiapkan mahasiswa untuk menghadapi persaingan bisnis yang semakin ketat dan mencapai kesuksesan dalam memasarkan produk melalui platform digital. Evaluasi program pengabdian di akhir kegiatan telah menunjukkan hasil yang positif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa dalam pemasaran digital.
Pengembangan LKPD Berbasis Etnomatematika Warisan Budaya Situs Taman Purbakala Pugung Raharjo pada Materi Kongruensi dan Kesebangunan
Authors: Amelia Zahroul , Sulistiowati Dwi Laila
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh pembelajaran matematika yang berlangsung di SMP N 2 Metro Timur, dimana guru hanya menggunakan buku paket ketika mengajar dan belum pernah mengembangkan media yang menarik sehingga siswa menjadi kurang antusias dalam mengikuti pembelajaran. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, peneliti bermaksud untuk mengembangkan sebuah Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik Berbasis Etnomatematika Warisan Budaya Taman Purbakala Pugung Raharjo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian R&D dengan model penelitian 4D, yang meliputi 4 langkah yaitu pendefinisian, perencanaan, pengembangan, dan penyebaran. Uji coba dilakukan di SMP N 2 Metro Timur siswa kelas IX.6 dengan 29 siswa.  Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah angket validasi ahli dan angket respons peserta didik. Penelitian yang dilakukan ini menghasilkan LKPD Berbasis Etnomatematika Warisan Budaya Taman Purbakala Pugung Raharjo pada materi kongruensi dan kesebangunan yang layak dan praktis. Hasil validasi LKPD oleh ahli materi memperoleh persentase rata-rata 82,63% dengan kriteria sangat valid dan hasil validasi LKPD oleh ahli media memperoleh persentase rata-rata 91,66% dengan kriteria sangant valid. Sedangkan berdasarkan uji coba yang dilakukan kepada 29 siswa, diperoleh persentase rata-rata respons peserta didik sebesar 84,83% dengan kriteria sangat praktis. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, dapat dikatakan bahwa LKPD Berbasis Etnomatematika Warisan Budaya Situs Taman Purbakala yang dikembangkan valid dan praktis serta layak digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Matematika Realistik pada Materi Bangun Datar (Persegi Panjang) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Numerasi Siswa
Authors: Kedhi Katharina , Bhoke Wilibaldus , Wangge Maria Carmelita Tali
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi siswa pada materi bangun datar persegi panjang dengan menggunakan penerapan model Pembelajaran Metematika Realistik (PMR). Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SDN Radha, Kecamatan Bajawa, Kabupaten Ngada Nusa Tenggara Timur yang berjumlah 11 siswa dengan rincian 7 siswa laki-laki dan 4 siswa perempuan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan model penelitian tindakan dari Kemmis dan Taggart.  Model penelitian tindakan ini mengandalkan  sistem spiral refleksi diri yang terdiri dari 2 siklus dengan 4 tahapan yaitu: Planning (rencana), Action (tindakan), Observing (pengamatan), dan Refleccting (refleksi). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahapan kegiatan yaitu tahap prasiklus, siklus 1 dan siklus II. Pada tahapan prasiklus, kemampuan numerasi siswa pada materi bangun datar persegi panjang memperoleh hasil rata-rata sebesar 53,45. Selanjutnya pada siklus 1 dan siklus II, peneliti melakukan tindakan dengan menerapkan model PMR pada materi bangun datar persegi panjang sehingga kemampuan numerasi siswa mengalami peningkatan berturut-turut sebesar 62,27 dan 72,09. Dengan demikian penggunaan model pembelajaran matematika realistik pada materi bangun datar persegi panjang dapat meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi siswa kelas IV SDN Radha.
Crisp, Sleuthing The Alamo - Davy Crockett's Last Stand And Other Mysteries Of The Texas Revolution
Authors: Stuntz Jean
Published: May 2024

Sleuthing the Alamo is an amazing little book. James E. Crisp takes the reader behind the scenes and into the world of the revisionist historian. He shows how he found and analyzed documents, how he had to overcome his own preconceptions of what happened during the Texas Revolution, and how he had to deal with adverse public opinion. Apparently it can be dangerous to one's health to suggest that David Crockett did not go down swinging Old Betsy.
Crisp begins his saga with his own public school education in Texas history which, as it turned out, was based much more on myth than on reality. He traces his personal growth into a revisionist historian bent on finding the TRUTH, no matter what myths had to be overturned in the process. The heart of the book reveals his passion for Alamo history and his search for documents about the de la Pena diary. Discarding rumor, he finds that mistranslations have led previous historians down the wrong paths, and that edited diaries can be just as deceptive. Crisp became determined to find out what really happened at the Alamo.
Badger, Ed., Ideas That Work In College Teaching
Authors: Duffy Eve
Published: May 2024

This book of articles by professors from a wide range of disciplines at SUNY Potsdam is a pleasure and a great source of practical guidance and information . The scholars who came together to write the book are engaged-teaching twelve hours each semester, working on freshman seminars, and actively involved in a reflective practice . It was out of this practice that the book emerged: Professors from thirteen different disciplines- art, biology, computer science, education, geology, history, math, modern languages, philosophy, physics, politics, psychology, and sociology-had been reading books on education, and after reading one book that enraged the group, those gathered agreed that they could do better. The volume works especially well because it includes teachers from one institution with a set body of students, most of whom come from working class background in which "education has been neither a top personal nor a family priority," and the faculty from one institution engage their students.
Building Historical Imagination With Three Potatoes, Two Carrots, And One Onion
Authors: Riney-Kehrberg Pamela
Published: May 2024

Cultivating historical imagination in undergraduate students is often a difficult task. The distance between their lives, generally lived in the last quarter century, and the ways in which people lived in the pre-World War II period can be enormous. The task becomes even more difficult when students think that certain elements of their lives in the present are much more similar to those of previous eras than they actually are. Case in point is the Great Depression. Given the current economic downturn, many students are convinced that, in some ways, they are living in a situation akin to that of the 1930s.
As historians, however, we know that (at least for now) the distance between the depression of the 1930s and the economic troubles of today is significant. The U.S. Department of Labor posted a 9.8 percent unemployment rate for the nation in September 2009. This number, of course, masked significant differences between states. North Dakota boasted the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, at 4.3 percent. Iowa's unemployment rate was 6.8 percent, while neighboring Illinois' was at 10 percent. Michigan suffered the highest unemployment rate, with 15.2 percent unemployed in August. Reflecting the general level of distress, mortgage foreclosures are as high as they have been in a generation. Consumer confidence has slumped significantly. In most parts of the country, retail sales fell considerably at Christmas 2008. Families have found themselves scrimping and saving, trying to remember long forgotten strategies for getting by in difficult economic times. Given the situation and constant news coverage, it is altogether too easy for today's students, whose context for understanding history is the period since 1990, to draw erroneous comparisons between the hard times their grandparents and great grandparents faced with the economic downturn of 2008-09.
In Mermoriam
Authors: Joyce Davis
Published: May 2024

When I first came up with the idea of writing a book about the life and writings of Howard Zinn, I knew that writing a study of a living person could be problematic, and that at the very least I would need his cooperation, including interview time, access to papers, e-mail contact, and more. So I wrote Zinn, told him what I had in mind, and asked if he would cooperate. "Of course I'll cooperate," he replied, "otherwise, I' 11 appear in your book not merely as a radical but as a surly one." One thing few have called Howard Zinn is "surly." To the contrary, I am reminded of the comment of a secretary who had worked with Zinn at Boston University who informed me when I was doing research that "Everybody likes him!" Not everyone agreed with him, obviously, with his stand on issues or his approach to history, but most would agree that he was an incredibly nice guy.
I have argued that Zinn held consistently to a "radical American vision." It was radical in the sense that it sought to bring about fundamental change in the political, economic, and social orders, to get to their roots. It was deeply American because it was grounded firmly in the ideals on which the United States was founded, the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, such ideals as life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness and equality and self-determination that are so self-evident and inherent that no government has the right to take them away. And it was a vision because, obviously, living up to those ideals is an on-going struggle, not yet a reality but a hope. Zinn realized that visions do not become reality through mere hope, that much work is required. He did his share!
Imperial Past, Neoliberal Present, Dependent Future: A Political-Economic Approach to Urban Development of Bursa
Authors: Tuncer Arda , Gönül Alper
Published: May 2024

Urban spaces, as the material representatives of past capital accumulation strategies, survive or get replaced on the basis of actors' strategies and partnerships. Periodization allows conceptualising these decisions and subsequent spatial change with respect to evolving local and national settings. The study focuses on expanding such approaches to Türkiye's experience beyond the two primate cities Istanbul and Ankara by the example of a secondary city, Bursa. The study uses maps, plans, official documents and newspapers corresponding to the periods and literature to form the connections between the actors' decisions and the spatial changes. The results highlight that while the previous periods' urban fabric and heritage is being replaced during the neoliberal era in parallel with the national experience, the problems faced as a secondary centre in close proximity to a primate city reduces local agency much more severely, leaving the urban space more vulnerable to exogenous influences.
Academic and research libraries in the digitalization era
Authors: Mukhametshin R. R. , Galyautdinov M. I.
Published: May 2024

Academic librarians have to upgrade continuously their competences to meet the demands of researchers and emerging requirements to the profession. The authors present the results of the survey of 227 researchers of academic and research institutions. The 2023 survey was designed to reveal the most demanded competences of academic librarians. The positive correlation is found between the frequency of library services use and the size of academic institution the library belongs to; the smaller the institution – the more frequently the researchers use the library independently of their institution specialization. The authors argue that the academic library services have been still demanded in the scholarly environment. The younger researchers (up to 23 yo) use the library services more intensively than the other age groups. The scientific community expects the librarians to master the competences of working with publishing systems, reference databases, new information systems and web-services
Analisis Desain Kemasan Moko Moko Regal Lip Cream Kolaborasi “Moko Moko” dan “Regal”
Authors: Saepudin Saepudin , Rega Wahyuni E Tulus , Atmami Harry
Published: May 2024

Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, kosmetik saat ini tumbuh dengan pesat, hal tersebut didukung oleh kemajuan teknologi juga stigma masyarakat tentang kecantikan. Persaingan industri kosmetik semakin sulit sehingga mendorong untuk terus berinovasi terutama dalam hal desain kemasan sebab daya tarik sebuah produk tentu tidak lepas dari kemasan. Desain sebuah kemasan harus bisa memberikan sebuah identitas agar bisa memberikan pembeda dengan produk sejenis lainnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis sebuah desain kemasan produk hasil kolaborasi Moko Moko dan  Regal dengan varian produk Moko Moko Regal Lip Cream yang memiliki desain cukup unik. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, yaitu melakukan analisis berdasarkan teori terkait dengan menggunakan sumber  literatur.
Collection Practices and Socio-Economic Status of Crab Collectors at Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira Distrct in Bangladesh
Authors: Sarker Anirban , Masud Abdullah Al , Baki M A , Haque Md Masudul , Kabir M H Humayn , Furti Farhana Yesmin , Islam Md Faridul
Published: May 2024

This study evaluated the mud crab (Scylla olivacea)  collection techniques and socio-economic conditions of crab collectors in Shyamnagar Upazila. The results showed that 48% of the collectors collected crabs from the Sundarbans mangrove forest; on the other hand,  42% of the crab collectors collected crabs from coastal rivers, and 10% collected crabs from canals and shrimp farms. In the study area, 63% of crab collectors used doon with Cuchia fish as bait, 6.66% used thopa with Tilapia fish as bait, and the rest used net or hand-picking techniques to collect crabs. Most crab collectors were Muslims (56.9%), and the rest were Hindu (43.1%) regarding religious belief. Regarding gender, 58.1% of crab collectors were female, whereas 41.9% were male. Almost half of crab collectors (41.9%) had no institutional education. In this area, 33.72% were landless and lived on ‘Khas’ land. A significant number of people (29.5%)  were married at an early age. The crab collectors (36.2%) earned less than Tk. 200 daily. Natural calamities and other constraints are making the livelihood of crab collectors vulnerable, but they are trying to continue their occupation to sustain their lives.
Jagannath University Journal of Life and Earth Sciences, 9(1): 57–68, 2023 (June)
Regulatory Sandbox dan Implementasi pada Inovasi berbasis Financial Technology (Fintech)
Authors: Indri Indri Syahfitri
Published: May 2024

Abstract. The development of financial innovation called "Financial Technology" has developed rapidly so far. Disruption to digital finance certainly needs to be regulated in such a way as to minimize risk and stabilize the state financial system. In an effort to regulate this innovation, regulators place limits on digital forms of finance that are widely used by the public. Today's society tends to have an instant, easy lifestyle, and use online transactions. In this era, digital finance is at the top of society, one of the most forms of fintech is application-based lending that brings together lenders and recipients/borrowers in one application. With digital financial innovation getting fast attention from competitors in the business world outside of banks, they tend to take advantage of the community and namely the rise of online loans. One of the efforts to mitigate risk by financial institutions is to issue a Regulatory Sandbox policy through Bank Indonesia Regulation Number PBI No.19/12/PBI/2017 of 2017 concerning the Implementation of Financial Technology and Financial Services Authority Regulation (POJK) Number 13/POJK.02/ 2018 of 2018 concerning Digital Financial Innovation in the Financial Services Sector (POJK 13/2018). This study intends to analyze the extent to which these regulatory issues have represented the needs of agencies and society. This legal research uses empirical legal research methods, which this research relies on applicable laws and regulations as well as other related literature. The results of this research are the ineffectiveness of current regulations among the public and regulators as well as the increasingly complex problems faced by financial institutions, especially in the field of banking.
Applications of the Autonomic Nervous System in Clinical Practice
Authors:   Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Kočan Ladislav , Rybár Dušan , Rapčan Róbert
Published: May 2024

The autonomic nervous system is a vital component of the peripheral nervous system, responsible for maintaining homeostasis and regulating internal processes within the body. Unlike the voluntary control exerted by the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system operates involuntarily, innervating smooth organs, vessels, skin glands, and even exerting some influence over skeletal muscles in connection with vegetative functions such as breathing, digestion, and the urinary and gonadal systems. Its impact extends crucially to the cardiac muscles of the heart and plays a significant role in endocrine and metabolic functions, thermoregulation, as well as emotional and behavioral responses, including adaptive reactions to stressors. The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive and objective exploration of the anatomical and physiological intricacies of the autonomic nervous system, offering insights into its clinical applications. Within these pages, we meticulously delineate various interventional therapeutic procedures tailored to specific diagnoses related to the autonomic nervous system, aligning each intervention with the anatomical framework of the autonomic system. The efficacy of these procedures is evaluated based on the level of evidence, as per the current recommendations of Evidence-Based Medicine. This publication is primarily crafted for fifth and sixth-year medical students and medical professionals specializing in anesthesiology, intensive care, and pain medicine. It serves as a valuable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of autonomic nervous system function and its clinical implications, facilitating informed decision-making in clinical practice.
Movement Disorder: Initial Manifestation of Hereditary Hemochromatosis – A Case Report
Authors: Alcendra Oscar Javier Diaz , Fernandez Muriel Marrugo , Pineda Jesus Chaves , Marrugo Tatiana
Published: May 2024

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a condition resulting in tissue damage by pathological iron deposition due to genetic alterations. The clinical manifestations are diverse, and depend on the involvement of the affected organ. Complications such as cirrhosis, heart failure, diabetes, and arthritis are described. Iron deposition in brain tissues with neurological damage and presence of symptoms is not a usual finding. Some case series describe movement disorders as the clinical manifestation. The authors report a patient with movement disorder due to hepato-cerebral hemochromatosis, who showed clinical improvement after diagnosis and treatment. Hereditary hemochromatosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of movement disorders in patients with signs of iron overload.
The Grand Tension and Controversy Over the Renaissance Dam between Egypt and Ethiopia
Authors: Elfakharani Ashraf
Published: May 2024

The right to water is one of the most significant international human rights. This paper focuses on the conflict between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Renaissance Dam. This is in the context over sharing and distribution of water in the absence of any agreement regulating the relationships between the two countries over access to water.
L’influenza della disomogeneità linguistica di numero nella decodifica di informazioni geometriche: il punto di vista di studenti della scuola elementare e media
Authors: Sbaragli Silvia , Canducci Michele , Demartini Silvia
Published: May 2024

L’articolo presenta un’indagine che ha coinvolto allievi ticinesi e italiani di quarta elementare e di seconda media. Il lavoro rientra nel progetto FNS Italmatica. Comprendere la matematica a scuola, fra lingua comune e linguaggio specialistico, in cui è stato esaminato un corpus di testi scolastici per la scuola elementare e media, incentrato sul contenuto “poligoni”. Uno degli aspetti rilevati riguarda la diffusa presenza di disomogeneità linguistiche rispetto all’indicazione della categoria grammaticale del numero nelle parti di testo che presentano gli elementi costitutivi del poligono, spesso presentati in relazione con una rappresentazione figurale. Si è ipotizzato che tali disomogeneità causassero difficoltà nella ricezione ed elaborazione del testo da parte degli allievi. I risultati dell’indagine mostrano che le scelte linguistiche disomogenee nell’uso del singolare e del plurale effettuate dai testi possono in effetti indurre a un’interpretazione errata della numerosità degli enti di un poligono, confermando che elementi linguistici apparentemente minori hanno in realtà importanza per la costruzione del sapere.
WHAT DOES THE 88TH PLACE OF UKRAINE IN THE TAX EXPENDITURES TRANSPARENCY RANKING INDICATE?
Authors:   SESE “The Academy of Financial Management”, SOKOLOVSKA Alla
Published: May 2024

Introduction. The large absolute and relative volumes of tax expenditures in most countries that submit their reports to the Global Tax Expenditures Database, with insufficient transparency and heterogeneous quality of such reports, are convincing evidence of the need for close attention to them both by researchers and by governments and international organizations. The growing attention to tax expenditures at the international level is confirmed by the creation of the Global Tax Expenditures Database (GTED), and in 2023 – the ranking of countries in the context of the transparency of tax expenditures, measured according to the Global Tax Expenditures Transparency Index (GTETI), which aims to identify weaknesses in tax expenditures reports and direct efforts to eliminate them. Problem Statement. Ukraine belongs to the number of countries that submit their reports on tax benefits, which are losses of budget revenues (tax expenditures), to the GTED. Therefore, its reporting was subject to evaluation, which determined Ukraine's place in the tax expenditures transparency ranking. The purpose of the article is to familiarize the scientific community, government officials and policy makers in Ukraine with information on the tax expenditures transparency rating, as well as to reveal the reasons for the low quality of tax expenditures reports in Ukraine and to outline areas for their improvement. The methods of critical analysis, comparative and structural-functional analysis, analogies and theoretical generalization are used. Results. The article provides a detailed description of the GTETI and its five dimensions (parameters) that can be used to determine the quality of reports, as well as the results of ranking the EU countries and Ukraine according to the regularity, quality and scope of their tax expenditures reports. Ukraine took the 88th place in the ranking among 104 countries, having received 33,2 scores, which is 18,5 points below the average for EU countries. The country received the lowest scores – 3 and 4 – for the public availability of information on tax expenditures and for the methodology and scope of reporting, and the highest score – 12 – for the institutional framework. For the other two parameters – descriptive data on tax expenditures and tax expenditures assessment – Ukraine's indicators are not high, but do not differ significantly from the average for all countries in the ranking. The reasons for the low quality of tax expenditures reports in Ukraine in all parameters have been analyzed, which makes it possible to draw a conclusion that they need to be improved and the main directions for improvement are identified.
Look Again: Cultivating Curiosity with Macro Photography to Grow the Bio Design Community
Authors: Kennedy Brook
Published: May 2024

As an emerging hybrid discipline, Bio Design has yet to establish deep roots through common methods and frameworks, despite its growing global visibility. By integrating expertise across science and creative métiers, design opportunity can be uncovered, often in service of more sustainable futures. However, the enduring development of this field depends on broadening its exposure and fostering growth within the Bio Design community. This is especially so with non-scientists and non-designers, including younger generations. To be inaugurated in the world of Bio Design, some measure of engagement with natural phenomenon is paramount. This engagement can be achieved in educational settings and has been explored in literature. However, macro photography's role in introducing newcomers to Bio Design, has often been undervalued. Observing natural phenomenon can engender curiosity. This paper reports on the promising role that macro photography can play in 1) stimulating interest in Bio Design and in 2) nucleating Bio Design research questions that can be pursued in an academic setting. Further, it will also report on applied patented outcomes that have resulted from these exercises. After years of prototyping and testing macro photography tools and methods, Macronaut 2, was developed to encourage Bio Design engagement in macro photography. Unlike earlier renditions, these designs can be used with a wider variety of smart phone models. Their lenses with elastomeric frames drive macro photography exercises in immersive workshops. A companion journaling exercise with reflection sections is shared. Altogether these tools can make a significant contribution in ‘growing’ the Bio Design community.
Rancang Bangun Pengaduk pada Mesin Pengaduk Adonan untuk Meningkatkan Produktifitas Kerupuk pada UMKM Ashoy Fajriya di Desa Padangan Kabupaten Kediri
Authors: Rahmad Hadi
Published: May 2024

UMKM Ashoy Fajriya crackers SMEs need more equipment to increase production. Because of manually production of the crackers SMEs. The Team of the State Polytechnic of Malang  planed to increase production of Ashoy Fajriya crackers SMEs. Several steps have been taken to solve this problem, namely by making a machine model, calculating the dimensions of the stirrer by analys to the forces acting on the stirrer, simulation, and making components. After that the team has also repaired several components after testing on the stirrer. Furthermore, it has also provided explanations about the operation and maintenance of machines to partners. From the evaluation that has been carried out, there was an increasing in ability and is expected to be able to solve problems that exist in Partners.
Perbaikan Teknologi Pengeringan Rengginang untuk Meningkatkan Omzet pada Musim Hujan di Desa Sambigede Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Dani irawan  , Erwin Komara Mindarta  , Widiyanti  , Andri Wisnu  , Nadia Furoidah
Published: May 2024

Masalah yang dihadapi adalah 1) industri Rengginang Cap Krisna di Desa Sambigede masih kesulitan terhadap pengeringan rengginang dimusim hujan, 2) hanya industri besar dengan mesin pengering berdaya tinggi yang mampu mengeringkan rengginang disaat hujan, 3) mesin pengering yang digunakan untuk mengeringkan rengginang (Food Dehydrator) memiliki harga yang sangat mahal, 4) musim hujan menghambat pengeringan rengginang menggunakan energi sinar matahari sehingga pengeringan tidak maksimal, 5) pandangan masyarakat Sambigede terhadap solusi pengeringan rengginang dimusim hujan harus mengeluarkan modal yang besar harus dirubah.  Solusi dari permasalahan di atas yang kami tawarkan adalah “Rancang Bangun Drayer Rengginang Berenergi Limbah Bonggol Jagung Sebagai Solusi Pengeringan Rengginang dimusim hujan Pada industri Rengginang Cap Krisna di Desa Sambigede Kecamatan Sumberpucung Kabupaten Malang”. Hasil rancang bangun ini guna meningkatkan pendapatan terutama kelompok industri masyarakat di Desa Sambigede, Sumberpucung Kabupaten Malang. Hasil rancang bangun ini sebagai hasil pengembangan produk intelektual kampus yang seusai dengan urgensi kebutuhan masyarakat desa dalam wujud teknologi drayer rengginang
Skeletal and dental treatment approach in patient of mandibular asymmetry (A case report)
Authors: Singla Merry , Singla Sumant , Dua Vinay S. , Kahlon Sukhdeep S. , Kapoor Surbhi
Published: May 2024

Facial asymmetries and dento-skeletal deformities are the result of complex interaction of variable factors which influence development and growth. Etiology of asymmetry includes genetic and congenital malformations, e.g.,hemifacialmicrosomia, unilateral clefts of the lip/palate; environmental factors, like Intra –uterine pressure during pregnancy and significant pressure in the birth canal during parturition;traumaandinfection; functional deviations. Dental asymmetries and varied types of functional deviations can be treated orthodontically whereas significant structural facial asymmetries are not easily amenable to orthodontic treatment. Such problems may require orthopaedic correction during growth period and/or surgical intervention at later stages. The present case report shows a patient of facial asymmetry with deviated face towards right side and dissatisfaction with his facial appearance. Treatment consisted of three phases: pre-surgical orthodontics, surgical phase and post-surgical orthodontics. With this, the asymmetric mandible and retrognathism was eliminated the patient’s facial asymmetry was much improved. Normal functional occlusion was established with normal anterior overjet and overbite and treatment was completed in 36 months.

Key Words
Asymmetries, hemifacial, microsomia, retrognathism, overjet
Multi-mode adaptive control strategy for a lower limb rehabilitation robot
Authors: Liang Xu , Yan Yuchen , Dai Shenghua , Guo Zhao , Li Zheng , Liu Shengda , Su Tingting
Published: May 2024

Different patients have different rehabilitation requirements. It is essential to ensure the safety and comfort of patients at different recovery stages during rehabilitation training. This study proposes a multi-mode adaptive control method to achieve a safe and compliant rehabilitation training strategy. First, patients’ motion intention and motor ability are evaluated based on the average human–robot interaction force per task cycle. Second, three kinds of rehabilitation training modes—robot-dominant, patient-dominant, and safety-stop—are established, and the adaptive controller can dexterously switch between the three training modes. In the robot-dominant mode, based on the motion errors, the patient’s motor ability, and motion intention, the controller can adaptively adjust its assistance level and impedance parameters to help patients complete rehabilitation tasks and encourage them to actively participate. In the patient-dominant mode, the controller only adjusts the training speed. When the trajectory error is too large, the controller switches to the safety-stop mode to ensure patient safety. The stabilities of the adaptive controller under three training modes are then proven using Lyapunov theory. Finally, the effectiveness of the multi-mode adaptive controller is verified by simulation results.
RNA binding proteins as mediators of pathological cardiac remodeling
Authors: Acharya Pooja , Parkins Sharon , Tranter Michael
Published: May 2024

RNA binding proteins (RBPs) play a central in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression, which can account for up to 50% of all variations in protein expression within a cell. Following their binding to target RNAs, RBPs most typically confer changes in gene expression through modulation of alternative spicing, RNA stabilization/degradation, or ribosome loading/translation rate. All of these post-transcriptional regulatory processes have been shown to play a functional role in pathological cardiac remodeling, and a growing body of evidence is beginning to identify the mechanistic contribution of individual RBPs and their cardiac RNA targets. This review highlights the mechanisms of RBP-dependent post-transcriptional gene regulation in cardiomyocytes and fibroblasts and our current understanding of how RNA binding proteins functionally contribute to pathological cardiac remodeling.
Effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a systematic review during 2008–2023
Authors: Mahdizade Ari Marzie , Amirmozafari Nour , Atieh Darbandi  , Afifirad Roghayeh , Asadollahi Parisa , Irajian Gholamreza
Published: May 2024

Objective

This study investigated the effect of photodynamic therapy on chronic periodontitis patients and then evaluated the microbial, immunological, periodontal, and clinical outcomes. The significant effects of photodynamic therapy obtained by in vitro and in vivo studies have made it a popular treatment for periodontal diseases in recent years. Photodynamic therapy is a novel bactericidal strategy that is stronger, faster, and less expensive than scaling and root planing.

Method

This study registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021267008) and retrieved fifty-three randomized controlled trials by searching nine databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, Open Gray, Google Scholar, ProQuest, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov) from 2008 to 2023. Of 721 records identified through database searches following title and full-text analysis, and excluding duplicate and irrelevant publications, 53 articles were included in this systematic review. Fifty of the 53 eligible studies fulfilled all the criteria in the Joanna Briggs Institute’s (JBI’s) Checklist for RCTs; the remaining articles met 9–12 criteria and were considered high quality.

Results

The present study showed that photodynamic therapy in adjunct to scaling and root planing has the potential to improve periodontal parameters such as clinical attachment loss or gain, decrease in bleeding on probing, and probing pocket depth. In addition, photodynamic therapy decreases the rate of periodontal pathogens and inflammation markers, which, in turn, reduces the progression of periodontitis.

Conclusion

Photodynamic therapy is considered a promising, adjunctive, and low-cost therapeutic method that is effective in tissue repair, reducing chronic periodontitis, reducing inflammation, and well-tolerated by patients.
Molybdenum single-atoms decorated multi-channel carbon nanofibers for advanced lithium-selenium batteries
Authors: Zheng Yang , Khan Mustafa , Yan Suxia , Yang Dahai , Chen Ying , Zhang Li , Song Xiaohui , Li Guochun , Liu Junfeng , Wang Yong
Published: May 2024

The cathode in lithium-selenium (Li-Se) batteries has garnered extensive attention owing to its superior specific capacity and enhanced conductivity compared to sulfur. Nonetheless, the adoption and advancement of Li-Se batteries face significant challenges due to selenium’s low reactivity, substantial volume fluctuations, and the shuttle effect associated with polyselenides. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are under the spotlight for their outstanding catalytic efficiency and optimal atomic utilization. To address the challenges of selenium’s low chemical activity and volume expansion in Li-Se batteries, through electrospun, we have developed a lotus root-inspired carbon nanofiber (CNF) material, featured internal multi-channels and anchored with molybdenum (Mo) single atoms (Mo@CNFs). Mo single atoms significantly enhance the conversion kinetics of selenium (Se), facilitating rapid formation of Li2Se. The internally structured multi-channel CNF serves as an effective host matrix for Se, mitigating its volume expansion during the electrochemical process. The resulting cathode, Se/Mo@CNF composite, exhibits a high discharge specific capacity, superior rate performance, and impressive cycle stability in Li-Se batteries. After 500 cycles at a current density of 1 C, it maintains a capacity retention rate of 82% and nearly 100% coulombic efficiency (CE). This research offers a new avenue for the application of single-atom materials in enhancing advanced Li-Se battery performance.
Evaluating and study of natural gas injecting in Shunbei-1 block fault-controlled fractured-cavity type reservoir
Authors: He Yunfeng , Liu Yaoyu , Chen Wen , Chi Linxian , He Yujun , Li Hao , Sun Yuxuan , Wang Lixin
Published: May 2024

The fault cavern type reservoir in Block 1 of Shunbei area is located in the ultra-deep layer and is classified as a volatile oil reservoir. The reservoir is characterized by very deep burial with an oil/gas ratio between 250 and 500 m3/tone and a saturation pressure range of 28–36 MPa. As of March 2021, the formation pressure has dropped to 30.5 MPa and the pressure retention rate is 35.8%. In order to effectively develop this reservoir, it was decided to use a water injection development method with a planned transition to natural gas injection in March 2022 to further enhance recovery and maintain formation pressure. Through evaluation and research, the pressure distribution, production capacity change and reservoir dynamic response during the water injection development stage were analyzed with respect to the characteristics of fracture-controlled fracture-cave type reservoir in Shunbei-1 block. On this basis, the necessity, feasibility, and expected effects of conversion to natural gas injection are explored, including improvement of displacement efficiency, reduction of fluid output, and enhancement of formation energy replenishment. In addition, this study also carries out in-depth research and prediction on the optimization of natural gas injection parameters, the selection of injection methods and possible problems, aiming to provide scientific basis and technical support for the efficient and sustainable development of this block. In order to smoothly promote the implementation of natural gas injection development, a special reservoir description technique applicable to fault cavern type reservoirs was adopted. Based on this foundation, an in-depth study was conducted on the mechanism of natural gas displacement, so as to optimize the layout of the well network and the setting of injection and extraction parameters. In addition, a set of evaluation system for natural gas injection effect in fault cavern type reservoirs was constructed. By adopting the natural gas injection development method and combining the corresponding supporting technology development and optimization measures, the reservoir development efficiency and oil (gas) production rate have been effectively improved, and the risk of gas flaring has been reduced at the same time. These research results are of great significance for ensuring the comprehensive development and effective utilization of oil and gas resources, and provide strong technical support for future development work.
The role of meditation and mindfulness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review
Authors: Rao Vibhuti , Pena Alexia , James Annie , Phadke Aashish , Grover Jahnavi , Blendis Ella , Choudhary Nidhi , Kampegowda Punith
Published: May 2024

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) presents multifaceted challenges affecting women’s reproductive, metabolic, and psychological systems, consequently impacting their psychological and emotional well-being. The utilization of meditation and mindfulness interventions (MMIs) is found to be increasing for the management of PCOS. This scoping review systematically explored the current literature to identify the type and application of MMIs for PCOS management. A systematic search of literature was conducted using CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases for identifying studies conducted on the usage of MMIs in women diagnosed with PCOS, irrespective of age. The comprehensive search identified 14 trials (comprising 17 citations) meeting inclusion criteria, involving 723 participants across various age groups. Among these, nine were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), while the remaining comprised non-RCTs. Several types of MMIs, including Rajayoga of Brahmakumaris, Yoga Nidra, OM cyclic meditation, unspecified forms of meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs, mindful yoga, and mindfulness-based activities, were used. Outcomes were predominantly assessed in psychological domains (n=11), followed by anthropometric (n=9), quality of life (n=7), and metabolic metrics (n=7). The review findings suggest the integration of meditation with conventional treatment modalities. Preliminary data indicate that MMIs have the potential to improve psychosocial well-being and quality of life among PCOS-affected women. However, adequately powered studies with extended follow-up periods are required to investigate the mechanisms and therapeutic efficacy of MMIs, particularly concerning reproductive outcomes and weight management. Furthermore, diligent monitoring and reporting of adverse events and adherence are essential for a comprehensive understanding of MMI utilization in PCOS management.
Influence of usage and model inaccuracies on the performance of smart hot water heaters: lessons learned from a demand response field test
Authors: Kepplinger Peter , Huber Gerhard , Preißinger Markus
Published: May 2024

Domestic hot water heaters are considered to be easily integrated as flexible loads for demand response. While literature grows on reproducible simulation and lab tests, real-world implementation in field tests considering state estimation and demand prediction-based model predictive control approaches is rare. This work reports the findings of a field test with 16 autonomous smart domestic hot water heaters. The heaters were equipped with a retrofittable sensor/actuator setup and a real-time price-driven model predictive control unit, which covers state estimation, demand prediction, and optimization of switching times. With the introduction of generic performance indicators (specific costs and thermal efficiency), the results achieved in the field are compared by simulations to standard control modes (instantaneous heating, hysteresis, night-only switching). To evaluate how model predictive control performance depends on the user demand prediction and state estimation accuracy, simulations assuming perfect predictions and state estimations are conducted based on the data measured in the field. Results prove the feasible benefit of RTP-based model predictive control in the field compared to a hysteresis-based standard control regarding cost reduction and efficiency increase but show a strong dependency on the degree of utilization.