bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reflection on Classroom Practice and Professional Identity Building: Video Recordings from the Academy of Educational Sciences in the GDR in the 1980s
Authors: Jehle May
Published: January 2024

The paper introduces video recordings from an archive of a research school of the Academy of Educational Sciences in the GDR as a relatively new source in the history of education. Based on selected video recordings, it presents a case study which focuses the practice of classroom research and reflection within this institution. The video recordings were part of a research study on the enhancement of students’ cognitive activity through the implementation of problem-based instruction. While this new approach can be seen as a part of a broader educational reform in the context of the scientific-technological revolution, this case study addresses, in particular, the implementation and reflection of this new approach in practice. Doing so, it interprets the video recordings as a document of the strained relation between political expectations and the inherent logic of educational research in the GDR.
Structural and optical properties of cadmium selenide thin film growth with different substrate temperatures by spray pyrolysis deposition
Authors:   Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Al Abbas J. M. , Al Taan L. ,   Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Uonis M. M. ,   Department of Renewable Energy, College of Science, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
Published: January 2024

In this work, cadmium selenide (CdSe) thin films were deposited successfully by spray pyrolysis at different substrate temperatures. The influence of the preparation technique on the optical, morphological, and structural properties of the different substrate temperature CdSe films were investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-Visible optical transmission. The XRD analysis reveals that CdSe thin film has hexagonal (wurtzite) and (cubic) crystal structures with different particle sizes depending on the substrate temperature. The SEM image shows uniform and adherent crystals. The optical energy gap was found to be in the range of 1. 70 – 2.59 eV with different temperatures.
Problems in the Application of Law in the Indra Kenz Fraudulent Investment Case
Authors: Alamsyah Feiruz Rachmita , Cameron Calvin , Ridwan Piero , Yustisia Muhammad Tio , Romadhon Moh. Rahmat Rizki , Yusuf Natasya Thufailah
Published: January 2024

Fraudulent investment, also known as fake investment, is one of the most serious problems in Indonesia. One of the most famous cases of fraudulent investment is the case of Indra Kenz, a young entrepreneur who ran a fraudulent investment business that defrauded thousands of people. This article aims to analyze Indra Kenz's fraudulent investment case from a legal perspective using the normative juridical research method. Data is obtained from literature study and analysis of documents related to Indra Kenz's case. The results of the analysis show that Indra Kenz's fraudulent investment practices violated a number of laws and regulations in Indonesia, such as Law No. 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering. In addition, the practice also violated fundamental legal principles, such as the principles of justice and trust. Indra Kenz's case is a valuable lesson for the public and the government to be more vigilant against fraudulent investment practices. The government needs to improve supervision and provide strict sanctions for fraudulent investment actors to prevent similar cases from occurring in the future.
Good Governance Implementation by PERMA 1/2019 in Letter Evidence Submission Regulation For E-Litigation Cases
Authors: Gerry Michael , Rizkiana Rina Elsa
Published: January 2024

The judiciary complies with the community's requests that it implement the fundamentals of sound government. The 2010–2035 Judicial Reform Blueprint, which stresses using information technology to restructure and supports this. E-Litigation is a byproduct of Indonesia's judicial reforms. SK KMA RI Number 129/KMA/SK/VIII/2019 and PERMA 1 of 2019 provide as the legal foundation for e-litigation. The principles outlined of good governance in legal philosophy must be followed by e-Litigation implementation. This is in line with good governance principles, which address rules to the legitimacy of evidence presented in civil cases during e-Litigation. But, the legislative document has not yet specifically specified the technological guidelines for doing so in PERMA 1/2019. It will be a challenge to the good governance implementation. This research intends to examine the good governance concept, the legal foundation for e-Litigation, the application of responsive, effective, and efficient principles to control the admissibility of documentary evidence in e- Litigation in civil cases. By taking a statutory method, this study adopts a normative approach to law. The study's finding is admissibility of evidence in civil e-Litigation cases obstruct the fulfillment of responsive, effective, and efficient e-Litigation implementation principles. As a result, admissibility of evidence legal framework civil e-Litigation has to be modified to comply with good governance principles.
Analysis of The Judge's Decision Regarding the Blasphemy’s Cases
Authors: Zulaikha Almira Novia
Published: January 2024

The background to this research arises from the complexity and significance of religious blasphemy cases which are increasingly developing in Indonesia. This phenomenon not only creates commotion in the social realm, but also raises serious challenges in the legal and judicial context. The increasing cases’ number of religious blasphemy indicates a significant development in the diversity of opinion and expression in society. However, behind this diversity, there is an unclear legal boundary regarding religious blasphemy which often causes uncertainty in determining guilt and determining proportional punishment, even though it is actually regulated in the Information and Electronic Transactions Law. The role of media and social media is an important factor that increasingly complicates the dynamics of religious blasphemy cases, its coverage and discussions on online platforms can play a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the course of the judicial process. The impact is not only limited to the national level, but can create a domino effect in a global context. Meanwhile, judicial independence is often in the spotlight, because pressure and influence from various parties can influence judges' decisions. Therefore, this research was conducted to provide an in-depth understanding of these aspects. Analysis of the judge's decision in the religious blasphemy case carried out by Lina Mukherjee on social media is important for dissecting the legal and social dynamics involved, as well as providing a basis for recommendations for improvements in the justice system in order to achieve balanced justice and protected human rights.
Unlawful Acts According to Civil Law and Criminal Law
Authors: Aditya Agung , Rakhmatika Devi , Faradany Saputri Nabila
Published: January 2024

Land grabbing is not a new phenomenon and has occurred in Indonesia. The term "land grabbing" refers to the act of seizing rights or property arbitrarily, without adhering to laws and regulations, such as occupying land or houses that do not belong to the perpetrator. Unlawful land grabbing constitutes a legal violation and can be categorized as a criminal act. If the act is intentionally committed by someone who seizes the land of others, Article 167 of the Criminal Code (KUHPidana) may be applied. Meanwhile, the civil law aspects encompass Article 1365 and Article 1366, as in cases of land grabbing, there are parties who suffer losses and are entitled to compensation for the damages incurred.
Evaluation of Amniocentesis Results in Patients With High-Risk Cell-Free Fetal DNA
Authors: Mohammad Jafari Raziyeh , Masihi Sara , Galehdari Hamid , Najafian Mahin , Barati Mojgan , Khosravani Maryam
Published: January 2024

Objectives: The present research was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) in diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities and measure consistency in diagnostic results between this assay and amniocentesis. Materials and Methods: This retrospective observational study recruited pregnant women presenting for Down’s syndrome screening. These women underwent the nuchal translucency ultrasound and their serum levels of pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and free beta-human chorionic gonadotropin were measured based on the aim of the study. Amniocentesis was administered in subjects with high or uncertain risk for fetal chromosomal abnormalities and cffDNA testing or the quadruple screen test in those with moderate risk. The women diagnosed as high-risk cases in cffDNA testing also underwent amniocentesis to confirm their diagnosis. Results: Amniocentesis showed trisomy 21 as the most prevalent chromosomal abnormality in 66 (67.3%) cases, followed by trisomy 18 in 12 (12.2%) and trisomy 13 in 7 (7.1%). False-positive cffDNA results were obtained in 8 (8.2%) cases. The coefficient of agreement between these two tests was, however, obtained as 0.845 (P<0.0001), and their results were significantly correlated with each other (χ2=369, P<0.0001). Moreover, cffDNA was found to diagnose prenatal chromosomal abnormalities with a sensitivity of 100%, a specificity of 50%, a positive predictive value of 91.8%, and a negative predictive value of 100%. Conclusions: Given the high sensitivity of cffDNA observed in diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities, this assay can play a key role as a non-invasive procedure in prenatal diagnoses.
Awareness of Pre-eclampsia and Measurement of Risk Factors in Women from the Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Mohammed Bahkali Nedaa , Ghamri Kholoud A. , Aladwani Leena Fayed , Alzaydi Teaf Hasan , Aljarid Farah Abdullah , Alamoudi Nuha Abdullah , Alamri Kholoud Ali , Jifri Rahaf Ali , Turki Alzhrani Ghaday , Qurain Roba Mohammed
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the awareness of and risk factors for developing preeclampsia among women in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, women from the western region of Saudi Arabia were investigated from September, 2022 to December, 2022. To this end, the data were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire. The survey was distributed to the general population via social media, shopping centers, outpatient clinics, and inpatient wards of King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Results: The study sample consisted of 541 women ages 18–50, who were not involved in the medical field. Only 11.7% of the participants had risk factors for pre-eclampsia, whereas the rest did not have any risk factors. These findings indicated that the participants were at low risk of developing preeclampsia, but they had poor knowledge of and limited general information about this disorder (e.g., its signs and symptoms, risk factors, and complications). Conclusions: Women in the western region of Saudi Arabia faced lower risk of developing preeclampsia. However, they had poor knowledge of preeclampsia, which highlighted the need to increase their awareness of it.
A systematic review of studies on the diagnostics and classification system used in surgically treated, acute, isolated, unstable syndesmotic injury: a plea for uniform definition of syndesmotic injuries
Authors: Spindler Fabian Tobias , Böcker Wolfgang , Polzer Hans , Baumbach Sebastian Felix
Published: January 2024

Objective

To this day, diagnostic standards and uniform definition for acute, isolated syndesmotic injuries are missing. The aim of the current study was to conduct a systematic review of the classification systems and diagnostics currently applied and to propose a best evidence diagnostic approach.

Methods

Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Embase were searched from inception to June 5, 2022, for studies reporting the outcome of surgically treated acute, isolated syndesmotic injuries. First, all classifications used in the eligible studies were identified and illustrated according to the individual syndesmotic structures injured. Second, the indication for surgery and stabilization, based on the diagnostics applied and the time point assessed (pre- or intra-operatively), was analyzed, including the applied cutoff criteria.

Results

Ten out of 4190 studies, comprising 317 acute ligamentous syndesmotic injuries, met the inclusion criteria. Seven studies facilitated one of the three different classification systems (Calder, West Point, or Sikka classification). Eight studies based their indication for surgery on a combination of clinical and radiographic examinations and two on radiographs only. The most applied clinical tests were the external rotation stress test and squeeze test. The most common radiologic diagnostics were plain radiographs and MRI. Intraoperatively, instability was verified most commonly using arthroscopy.

Conclusion

Current classifications and diagnostics for syndesmotic injuries are heterogeneous, often cannot be attributed to the ligaments injured. An evidence-based diagnostic algorithm based on noninvasive diagnostics and an anatomy-based classification for acute syndesmotic instability is presented.
El lugar de los derechos Humanos en la formación del profesorado en Ciencias Sociales en la ciudad de Bogotá
Authors: Agudelo Colorado Elkin Darío
Published: January 2024

This paper presents the results of a research process conducted with teacher training programs in social sciences at the Pedagógica Nacional and Distrital Universities of Bogotá. This study mainly aims to describe and analyze the importance that students and teachers, as key players in the educational process, attribute to the approach of Human Rights during their training and in their professional practice in primary and secondary education. For this purpose, the fundamental bases were the experiences, perceptions, and evaluations of the individuals who are part of these programs.
El retorno del Tribunal de la Inquisición
Authors: Toledo-Alcalde José Octavio
Published: January 2024

This article addresses the discrimination suffered by women or LGTBIQ+ individuals within Judeo-Christian organizations or churches, whether they are Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, or Neo-Pentecostal. The article focuses on the Neo-Pentecostal churches because of their prominent role in the public sector over recent years. Initially, the paper explores the subject based on different biblical and theological thoughts where distortions in the translation of the original Book of Genesis have resulted in historical patriarchal, misogynistic, and heteronormative behaviors. The second and final part of the paper adopts a legal perspective. Not only is it necessary to highlight the discriminatory violations in these actions, but it is also essential to provide evidence of such criminal offenses. For this purpose, we propose a series of key proofs of religious discriminatory behaviors, which would be censured within a legislative and judicial framework as 'hate crimes.'
The Concept of Income and Income Recognition in the Context of Personal Taxation: Theoretical Background and Practical Problems
Authors: Montvidas Martynas
Published: January 2024

This article analyses doctrinal grounds for the definition of income, problems related to the recognition of income, as well as the related legal regulation and its application in case law.
ART THERAPY OF CANCER PATIENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF ONCOLOGICAL REHABILITATION DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC AND THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Authors:   R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology, Kyiv,, Dumanskiy Y.V. , Bondar O.V. ,   Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine, Rybin A.I. ,   Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine, Kuznetsova O.V. ,   Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine
Published: January 2024

After the diagnosis is made, a cancer patient goes through a long period of acceptance and awareness, which certainly leaves an imprint on his psycho-emotional state. And the emergence of another unexpected negative factor, like war in Ukraine and the COVID19 pandemic, multiplies the degree of depression, panic, despair, denial of the fact of the disease, and sometimes refusal of treatment. Aim: to assess the effectiveness of art therapy in complex antitumor treatment in patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative hormone-dependent breast cancer (HDBC), stimulation of patients’ skills for unlimited creativity, an emotional outburst of negative energy. Object and methods: 125 patients with HDBC: 87 patients (69.6%) – metastatic cancer (of which, skeletal bone lesions – 59 (67.8%), lungs – 20 (22.9%), orbit – 1 (1.1%), liver – 2 (5.9%), ovaries – 2 (2.3%), peritoneal carcinoma – 4 (4.6%), ascites – 2 (2.3%)). 38 (30.4%) patients have locally advanced cancer. The patients studied the effectiveness of anticancer therapy: letrozole 2.5 mg per day daily + palbociclib 125 mg per day from 1 to 21 days daily against the background of art therapy (pictures “by numbers”). Patients independently chose drawings, colors, images, canvas sizes, and timeframes for completing the work, as well as pronounced their choice. Results: complex antitumor treatment (letrozole + palbociclib) against the background of art therapy made it possible to achieve an objective effect in 112 patients: 44 (35.2%) – CR (complete answer), 52 patients (41.6%) – PR answer), 17 patients (13.6%) – SD (stabilization of the process), progression of the process was registered in 12 patients (9.6%). Comparative analysis has shown that 74 (59.2%) chose drawings of flowers, 19 (15.2%) – landscapes, 10 (8.0%) – animals and 20 (16.0%) – others. The majority of patients (61.6%) chose a drawing in dark colors as their first work, and the subsequent ones were done with bright colors, which indicates an improvement in the psycho-emotional status, quality of life of patients against the background of art therapy and was associated with the disappearance of despondency and uncontrollable fear.
SYNTHESIS THEORY IN ACTION: DEDUCTIVE DERIVATION OF ALGORITHMS FOR APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Authors: KOLISNYK Valery , BODYK Ostap
Published: January 2024

The significance of the study is contingent upon two criteria. All objects in the actual world that can capture a researcher’s attention are inherently complicated. Furthermore, every commodity that an individual manufactures and every work of art that an individual develops are intricate in nature. The entirety of the processes that an individual perceives and instigates are intricate. Although many professions have established techniques for constructing intricate entities, there currently exists no universally applicable concepts or methodologies for comprehensively studying, designing, producing, or generating complicated items.The objective of this work is two-fold: firstly, to develop a comprehensive methodology for analysing complex synthetic processes, and secondly, to propose universal models or synthesis mechanisms that can be used to systematically derive specific process synthesis algorithms for various practical applications. The ability to utilize generalized models and synthesis techniques is highly advantageous when designing realistic computer programming.The authors introduced a comprehensive process model and enumerated its characteristics. Using this concept, techniques for creating and suggesting processes have been formulated and put forward. The concept of a decomposition diagram enables the systematic design of intricate multi-level hierarchical processes. The multitude of processes and the intricacy of their combination give rise to the notion of formulating a synthesis theory. The acquired results can be regarded as the initial stage in the construction of such a theory. The authors’ proposed methods of process synthesis enable the deductive derivation of useful algorithms for application software. Although the concept of the breakdown scheme and synthesis procedures is relatively straightforward, this advancement has been suggested for the first time.In order to further this project, it is necessary to augment the generalized process model with supplementary traits and properties, as well as to further refine the synthesis procedures. A proposal is being made to initiate the development of a theory for synthesizing a comprehensive plan using the decomposition scheme and methods of synthesis and decomposition.
ФІЛОСОФІЯ НАУКИ ТА СТРУКТУРА НАУКОВОГО ЗНАННЯ: ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНИХ ПІДХОДІВ
Authors: МARUKHOVSKA-KARTUNOVA Olga , KHROMOVA Olga , TSOI Tetiana
Published: January 2024

Мета дослідження статті полягає у вивченні концептуальних підходів щодо філософії науки в її темпоральному розвитку і відповідний вплив на модель структури наукового знання. Стаття розглядає ключові етапи цього розвитку, визначаючи важливість аналізу змін у філософському підґрунті для розуміння наукового прогресу. Метод дослідження базується на системному аналізі філософських концепцій, які формували погляди на науку в різні історичні періоди. Застосування історико-філософського підходу дозволяє відстежити еволюцію наукового мислення від античності до сучасності.Результати дослідження надають узагальнений огляд ключових концепцій філософії науки на кожному історичному етапі, визначаючи суть та роль науки в різні епохи. Теоретичне значення дослідження полягає в систематизації та аналізі різноманітних підходів до філософії науки, що дозволяє розкрити глибинні зв’язки між концептуальними змінами та розвитком наукового пізнання. Практичне значення полягає у можливості використання отриманих висновків для вдосконалення освітніх програм, розвитку наукових досліджень та формування стратегій для науково-педагогічної діяльності.Оригінальність дослідження виявляється в комплексному підході до вивчення еволюції філософських концепцій науки та їх значення у формуванні структури наукового знання в конкретний історичний період. Перспективи подальших досліджень передбачають детальний аналіз взаємодії науки та суспільства в контексті сучасних тенденцій, а також дослідження впливу технологічних інновацій на філософію науки.
ФЕНОМЕН ЗДОРОВ’Я ЯК ІНДИКАТОР ОСОБИСТІСНОГО ТА СУСПІЛЬНОГО БЛАГОПОЛУЧЧЯ: АСПЕКТИ ФІЛОСОФІЇ, ПСИХОАНАЛІЗУ, СУЇЦИДОЛОГІЇ, СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ РОБОТИ
Authors: OSETROVA Oksana
Published: January 2024

У межах даної статті науково-дослідницьку увагу сфокусовано на актуальній проблемі здоров’я, яка аналізується з урахуванням класичних і сучасних досліджень у галузі філософії, психоаналізу, суїцидології та соціальної роботи, що сприяє розкриттю сутності міждисциплінарного підходу до вивчення феномену здоров’я, спрямованого як на його теоретичне осмислення, так і на практичне впровадження отриманих результатів у соціальну реальність. Незважаючи на потужну науково-дослідницьку базу, феномен здоров’я наразі потребує філософської рефлексії з огляду на сучасні виклики, спричинені ситуацією війни, що позначається на здоров’ї як окремої людини (фізичний, психічний, душевний та ін. стани), так і суспільства, яке через різноманітні кризи перебуває у хворобливому стані аномії, що впливає на рівень особистісного та суспільного благополуччя. З огляду на зазначене мета даного дослідження полягає у з’ясуванні взаємозв’язку феноменів здоров’я та благополуччя (особистісного й суспільного). Дане дослідження дозволило виокремити такі ключові точки перетину феноменів здоров’я та благополуччя: 1) задоволення базових (матеріальних) потреб здорової людини у здоровому суспільстві й, відповідно, їхнє незадоволення призводить до хворобливого стану як окремої людини, так і суспільства загалом; 2) забезпечення духовних потреб, що передбачає гармонійний розвиток людини та встановлення гармонійних відносин у системі «людина – суспільство»; їхнє ж незабезпечення призводить до розгортання хворобливого стану аномії у суспільстві, який деструктивно позначається на системі «людина – суспільство». Наслідком негативного розвитку подій в обох випадках може бути суїцидальна активність, як заперечення не життя загалом, а життя бездуховного, вплинути на яке людина самотужки нездатна.
ПОЛІТИЧНІ ІНСТИТУТИ, ВЛАДНІ ВІДНОСИНИ, ПОЛІТИЧНІ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ ТА ПОЛІТИЧНІ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ: КОНТЕКСТИ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ В КЛАСИЧНОМУ ПОНЯТТЄВОМУ ПРОСТОРІ ПУБЛІЧНОЇ СФЕРИ ПОЛІТИКИ
Authors: TRETIAK Oleksii
Published: January 2024

Стаття присвячена особливостям змінам політичного порядку, властивого доцифровій добі, який поступається мережним політичним відносинам, що не «визнають» ієрархії та встановлюють пріоритет горизонтальних політичних контактів. Метою дослідження є інтеграція смислових аспектів політичних комунікацій, політико-інституційної структури та владних відносин у просторі публічної сфери політики. Охарактеризовано значення публічної сфери, яка стає основою для різнорідних явищ демократичної політики. Було підкреслено, що необхідно виявляти сутність і значення публічного повідомлення, також емпіричні засади публічної сфери. Проаналізовано підходи до узагальнення практик обговорень і поступ політико-дискурсивних явищ в суспільстві до нового абстрактного рівня, що призводить до пошуку політичного консенсусу. Розкрито значення спроб розбудови ієрархії важливих і «неважливих» проблем у дослідженні публічної сфери. З’ясовано поняття співвіднесення публічного «політичного визначення світу», яке може змінювати пропорції і втрачати свою збалансованість. Розкрито, що висування окремих професійних груп, як ключових елементів публічної сфери, веде до втрати системності і комплексності сприйняття явища публічної сфери політики. Доведено, що тенденцією є виокремлення емпіричних засад публічності та її проявів, пошуків теоретичного поняття публічності у теоретичному і соціальному світі. Встановлено, що з точки зору фундаментальної дослідної традиції, публічна сфера політики пов’язується із загальносуспільними проблемами, а також із дослідними проблемами сучасної філософії. Припущено, що публічна сфера політики відзначається надзвичайним динамізмом, постійним оновленням, рухом і зміною її складових частин (політичних акторів). Встановлено, що публічна сфера має такі риси, як всезагальність, поширеність на весь соціум. З’ясовано, що публічна сфера політики охоплює як систему, так і її зовнішнє середовище, і взаємовплив між ними. Зроблено висновок, що для сучасної України в умовах війни розбудова значущої та спроможної публічної сфери політики є важливим маркерами демонстрації європейської ідентичності.
БУТТЯ ТА ЙОГО МЕТАФІЗИЧНО-ОНТОЛОГІЧНІ ПРОЕКЦІЇ: ФІЛОСОФСЬКА РЕФЛЕКСІЯ
Authors: BRODETSKA Yulia
Published: January 2024

Дослідження зосереджено на розгляді метафізично-онтологічних проекцій буття, фокус яких особливо загострюється в контексті методологічної кризи сучасної філософії. Онтологічний поворот, що закладає собою нові вимоги до філософського апарату, актуалізує спроби відмови від метафізичної складової філософії. З одного боку спостерігаємо спроби мислити про буття в ракурсі його співіснування з людиною, тією роллю, місцем, що відведені саме їй в цьому бутті. З іншого – зіштовхуємося з втратою трансцендентальності суб’єкта. Що ж відбувається насправді?
A comparative study of intranasal desmopressin and intranasal ketamine for pain management in renal colic patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial
Authors: Heydari Farhad , Azizkhani Reza , Majidinejad Saeed , Zamani Majid , Norouzian Aref
Published: January 2024

Objective Urolithiasis is one of the most common urological diseases worldwide, usually presenting as renal colic that leads to severe pain that requires analgesic treatment. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of ketamine and desmopressin in the pain management of renal colic patients. Methods This double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted on renal colic patients referred to the emergency department from June 2021 to July 2022. Patients were randomly assigned to three groups. In the desmopressin group, patients were treated with intranasal desmopressin and intravenous ketorolac. The ketamine group was treated with intranasal ketamine and ketorolac. The control group received ketorolac and an intranasal placebo. Vital signs were evaluated at baseline and 60 minutes; and pain scores were assessed at baseline, 10, 30, and 60 minutes after treatment. Results Enrollment included 135 patients, the mean (standard deviation) age was 44.1±11.4 years, and 82 (60.7%) were men. The mean visual analog scale scores were significantly lower at 10, 30, and 60 minutes in the ketamine group (5.6±1.2, 3.0±1.1, and 0.9±0.9, respectively) compared to the control (8.2±1.1, 5.1±2.0, and 2.3±2.6, respectively) and desmopressin (6.7±1.8, 4.2±2.2, and 1.3±1.4, respectively) groups (P<0.05). Although patients in the desmopressin group had lower mean pain scores than the control group at 10, 30, and 60 minutes, this difference was only significant at 10 minutes after the intervention (P<0.05). No significant differences in vital signs were found at 60 minutes after treatment. Conclusion Ketamine showed more favorable analgesic effects in renal colic patients than desmopressin, although desmopressin showed efficacy in the first minutes posttreatment.
Radiosensibilidad de tres variedades de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.) irradiadas con rayos gamma de Cobalto-60
Authors: Jaén Villarreal Jorge Enrique , González Cepero María Caridad , Camargo Buitrago Ismael , Sáez Cigarruista Ana Elida , Guillama Alonso Rodolfo , Guerra Murillo José Ángel
Published: January 2024

Introducción. El tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.) es considerado uno de los cultivos más importantes en el mundo. La mejora genética del tomate ha empleado diferentes métodos para inducir la variabilidad genética y la inducción de mutaciones es una de las técnicas empleadas en la obtención de variedades mejoradas. El primer paso, en el uso de esta herramienta, es el estudio de radiosensibilidad para determinar la dosis de irradiación a emplear. Objetivo. Determinar la radiosensibilidad y  la dosis de rayos gamma de cobalto-60 a emplear en tres variedades de tomate. . Materiales y métodos. Esta investigación se desarrolló en enero del año 2020, en el Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas de Cuba. Se irradiaron con rayos gamma de Cobalto-60 semillas de tres variedades de tomate, con dosis de 100 Gy a 900 Gy, con intervalos de dosis de 100 Gy y se empleó un control sin irradiar. Se evaluó el porcentaje de germinación, la altura y sobrevivencia de las plántulas. Resultados. Se observó que a mayores dosis de irradiación se redujo la germinación, la sobrevivencia y la altura de las plántulas. Las variedades IDIAP T-7 e IDIAP T-9 redujeron su germinación a la dosis de 400 Gy y el cultivar DINA RPs a los 300 Gy. Los genotipos presentaron valores de sobrevivencia por debajo del 50 % a las dosis de 800 Gy. La reducción de altura inició a la dosis de 200 Gy para la variedad IDIAP T-7, 300 Gy la DINA RPs y 400 la IDIAP T-9. Conclusión. Se identificaron las DL-50 de 692, 588 y 630 Gy y las GR-50 de 407, 467 y 380 Gy para las variedades IDIAP T-7, IDIAP T-9 Y DINA RPs  respectivamente, y se seleccionó la dosis  GR 50 de cada una de las variedades para el programa de mejora por mutaciones.
Factores climáticos en el desarrollo y producción de cacao en Úrsulo Galván, Veracruz, México
Authors: Garay-Peralta Ignacio , Villarruel-Fuentes Manuel , Luna-Díaz Peón Antonio , Chávez-Morales Rómulo , Herrera-Alarcón Jesús
Published: January 2024

Introducción. El cultivo del cacao en las zonas tropicales es una alternativa comercial de interés agroecológico, que permite la diversificación productiva y el manejo sustentable de los suelos al emplear abonado orgánico. Objetivo. Evaluar el desarrollo de cuatro variedades de cacao (INIFAP 4, INIFAP 8, INIFAP 9 y Almendra Blanca) en las condiciones climatológicas de la región de Úrsulo Galván, Veracruz, México. Materiales y Métodos. Se realizó un experimento, en el periodo invierno (diciembre 2021) - verano (junio 2022), bajo un diseño completamente al azar distribuido en cuatro tratamientos y diez repeticiones. El manejo agronómico fue convencional, agregándose 10 kg de composta por árbol, seguidos de 3 kg de vermicomposta. A los cuatro meses del estudio se incorporaron 50 g de urea, 50 g de difosfato de amonio y 50 g de cloruro de potasio. El estudio incluyó análisis de varianza y pruebas de Tukey (α 0,05). Resultados. Se encontró igualdad estadística para altura, diámetro y número de ramas. La respuesta del cacao a temperatura, precipitación, humedad relativa y viento demostró que afectaron la expresión de su potencial productivo, así como su morfología y rendimiento no adaptándose a las condiciones climáticas en estudio. Conclusión. El desarrollo de las variedades en estudio fue homogéneo, con base en las condiciones climatológicas de la región Úrsulo Galván, destacándose la variedad Almendra Blanca.
The longitudinal associations between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms among adolescents
Authors: Wang Jin-Liang , Yin Xue-Qin , Wang Hai-Zhen , King Daniel L. , Rost Detlef H.
Published: January 2024

Background and aims

Internet addiction has been linked to ADHD-related symptoms. However, the direction of the relationship and its potential for reciprocal relations is not well understood. This study examined the potential reciprocal relations between the three components of ADHD and Internet addiction, as well as the moderating effects of gender on these relations.

Methods

Using a longitudinal design, we collected data of 865 Chinese adolescents across three waves (Mage = 13.78, SD = 1.56 in wave 1), with a time interval of 6 months.

Results

Cross-lagged analyses revealed bidirectional associations between hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, and Internet addiction over time. Multi-group analyses did not yield any significant gender differences in these relationships.

Discussion and conclusions

These findings enhance our understanding of the complex link between ADHD components and Internet addiction and have implications for interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of Internet addiction and ADHD.
Maintaining Salafi Values through Innovative Management Practices at Pesantren
Authors: Basori Ruchman , Raharjo Tri Joko , Prihatin Titi , Yulianto Arief
Published: January 2024

This research investigates the dynamic management strategies implemented by Tegalrejo Asrama Perguruan Islam (API) Pesantren, addressing the challenges of modernization and community demands. Utilizing a qualitative field study approach, the focus is on exploring innovative change management models in Islamic boarding schools. The findings reveal that API Tegalrejo Pesantren successfully navigates modernization challenges through innovative practices such as integrating general and religious education, conducting extracurricular programs, instigating character education initiatives, and fostering collaborative partnerships. Following the principles of adjacent and incremental innovation, the institution consistently enhances teaching quality, facilities, and curriculum to meet evolving societal needs. Despite limitations, Islamic boarding schools steadfastly uphold their commitment to nurturing a generation that is intellectually adept, grounded in religious principles, and socially responsible. The research recommends continuous development of educational innovations within Islamic boarding school institutions and suggests future research to explore additional dimensions of their adaptation strategies during the modernization era. This will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamic processes at play in Islamic boarding schools.
Transforming Islamic Education through Merdeka Curriculum in Pesantren
Authors: Wasehudin Wasehudin , Rohman Abdul , Nizarudin Wajdi Muh Barid , Marwan Marwan
Published: January 2024

The evolution of Islamic education in Indonesia marks a significant shift, with the proactive introduction of the Merdeka Curriculum fostering innovation. This curriculum grants educational institutions the power to tailor their programs to local needs, embodying a dynamic response to contemporary demands. Investigating its implementation at Pesantren Darul Qolam in Banten, this qualitative study involves interviews with Pesantren leaders, teachers, and students, complemented by observational analyses. The findings showcase Pesantren's successful integration of the Merdeka Curriculum, harmonizing it with the national curriculum and designing programs responsive to students' diverse needs. This research advocates for Pesantren institutions to adopt the Merdeka Curriculum, recognizing it as a catalyst for elevating the quality and relevance of Islamic education. Furthermore, it urges a thorough exploration of the curriculum's long-term effects within the Pesantren context and its potential applicability to other Islamic educational institutions. Emphasizing principles of freedom, autonomy in learning, multilingualism, and responsiveness to student needs, the study underscores the crucial role of educational innovation in Pesantren and beyond.
Fostering Trustworthy (Amanah) Character: Investigating the Impact of Integrating Religious Values into Thermochemical Module
Authors: Mawaddah Mawaddah , Sulastri Sulastri , Evendi Evendi
Published: January 2024

The character of trustworthy (amanah) is fundamental to the inherent constitution of the human psyche, and its integration is crucial in daily practices. Thermochemistry, as a chemical discipline intricately connected to the ambient environment, encapsulates latent character values that often remain unarticulated within the educational discourse. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of a thermochemical module containing religious values on forming a trustworthy (amanah) character in the chemistry learning process. This research uses a quasi-experimental type with a one-group pretest and posttest design to examine the effectiveness of the module that has been developed. Data collection is taken from a pretest and posttest character assessment sheet comprising five indicators. Besides, the data analysis technique was descriptively based on the N-gain test. The results showed an increase in the formation of students' trustworthy (amanah) character after using the thermochemical module containing religious values, where the average pretest percentage was 68.42% in the sufficient category (starting to appear) to the average posttest percentage of 78.92% in the good category (starting to develop). In addition, the average N-gain score was 0.56 in the medium category, and the average N-gain score percentage was 56.16%, with the interpretation being quite effective. Hence, this data shows that the thermochemistry module containing religious values was helpful in the chemistry learning process and influenced the formation of trustworthy (amanah) character.
Project Based Practicum Student Worksheet on Buffer Solution Material
Authors: Ware Klaudius , Bambut Klaudia E.N. , Tiring Sri Sulystyaningsih N.D. , Sirila Maria Yuvita Yovi
Published: January 2024

Practicum-based worksheets have been proven to improve students' thinking abilities. This research aims to describe the design and determine the feasibility of a project-based practical worksheet on buffer solution material. This research uses the Borg & Gall development model which consist of analyzing potential problems stage, data collection, product design, product marketing, product analysis and revision. The research subjects were 11th grade students from two different senior high school. The validation results show that the project learning-based student worksheet is classified as very valid with a score of 93 for small scale, 96 for medium scale, and 99 for large scale. The media was declared suitable for use based on the results of trials on small, medium and large scale students in the very good category with scores of 50, 51 and 55 respectively. This shows that project-based practical worksheets on buffer solution material are suitable for application to students.
Challenge in Biochemistry Courses: A Snapshot of Student Learning Difficulties
Authors: Juwita Ratulani , Kadarohman Asep , Abdullah Norazilawati , Munawaroh Heli Siti Halimatul
Published: January 2024

Biochemistry with a broad and complex scope of material causes students to have difficulty in visualizing or understanding the concepts (metabolic pathways, molecular structures, and terms in biochemistry).This study aims to get an overview of students' learning difficulties in studying biochemistry. The study used a descriptive method. The research subjects were students of Biology Education at one of the universities in West Sumatra. The research instrument consists of a questionnaire of student opinions on learning difficulties and a test of mastery of concepts. It was found that 26.47% of students had difficulties in molecular structure material, 58.82% in metabolic pathway material, and 14.71% in term in biochemistry material. The students have difficulty in learning biochemistry concepts as shown by average lecture achievement score of 0.51 which is in a quite difficult range. The questionnaire results of student opinions on learning biochemistry show that 27% of students like learning using the practicum method.
Enhancing Resilience through Emotional Intelligence in Religious Communities for Crime Prevention Post-COVID-19
Authors: Mofokeng Jacob Tseko
Published: January 2024

The aftermath of COVID-19 has wrought significant emotional distress, exacerbating the incidence of emotionally motivated crimes, particularly within families. This phenomenon presents a substantial challenge to the South African Police Service (SAPS), especially due to the private nature of these crimes. In response, this study investigates whether the religious community in the Mamelodi policing area can leverage emotional intelligence (EI) to foster resilience and aid in crime prevention. We employed a quantitative approach, utilizing non-probability sampling to survey 104 adult Christians in Mamelodi. Participants provided informed consent. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF) was used for assessment, covering four EI variables: emotionality, self-control, sociability, and well-being. The findings reveal a high level of EI, with scores of 74.06% for emotionality, 68.41% for self-control, 59.26% for sociability, and an impressive 86.84% for well-being, culminating in an overall EI score of 72.14%. These results suggest that Mamelodi's churches are effective community-based entities capable of collaborating with SAPS to prevent emotionally driven crimes, through resilience-building rooted in EI competencies. This research contributes to the South African academic discourse by intersecting psychology, policing, and community studies, particularly focusing on a township population often living below the poverty line and with limited EI awareness.
Footprint Stones in Lithuania
Authors: Vaitkevičius Vykintas
Published: January 2024

This study will examine unique monuments of the Baltic religion consisting of 231 stones with impressions reminiscent of human and/or animal footprints recorded in Lithuania. Data are drawn from archaeology, linguistics, folklore, ethnology, and history related to these stones. Footprint stones are autonomous natural holy places that rarely belong to complexes of archaeological and mythological sites. After the introduction of Christianity, Baltic chthonic gods and goddesses who were believed to have left traces of their presence on stones were either proclaimed evil spirits or granted the names of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Christ, or other Christian holy figures. Religious rites recorded at the footprint stones by historical sources and/or those which have survived to this day have left no clear archaeological traces.
Analysing the influence of Universities’ content strategy on the level of engagement on social media
Authors: Capriotti Paul , Carretón-Ballester Carmen , Losada-Díaz Jose-Carlos
Published: January 2024

Social media have become a key tool in the institutional communication of universities to disseminate content and establish interaction and dialogue with their publics. Content strategy in social networks is a relevant aspect to inform their audiences about their daily activities and position universities in the digital sphere. This article studies the influence of the different types of content posted by universities on their social networks on the level of engagement of their publics. We conducted a content analysis of more than 90,000 posts by 70 universities in three regions (Europe, the United States and Latin America) on their institutional profiles on three social networks (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn). The results show that the level of engagement achieved by the universities’ posts is very low. Universities clearly prioritize institutional content over functional content, and organizational topics are the most published on social networks. Institutional content achieves a higher level of engagement than functional content, and posts on organizational topics have the best level of engagement. Our study might refute the hypothesis that “functional content will generate a higher level of engagement than institutional content on social networks.” Thus, it can be concluded that the combination of content on social networks suggests that universities mainly use social networks to develop an institutional positioning strategy on social media.
Nd-Fe-B MELT - SPUN POWDER QUALITY ESTIMATION BASED ON STONER - WOHLFARTH MODEL
Authors: TAKATA M. , VUONG NGUYEN VAN , THUY DOAN MINH , HIEU NGUYEN TRUNG , TU LE TUAN
Published: January 2024

The squareness factor, defined as the ratio BH c / i H c , plays very importance role. This factor reflects the magnetization process under a reversed magnetic field in magnet. So the factor can be used as the critical parameter for estimating the magnet quality. For the powder compaction of 6.48 g/cm 3 mass density, if is less than 0.48 then the preparation conditions were far from the optimal ones. The value higher than 0.48 of factor proves that in prepared powder the coupling between grains is enhanced. From the theory and the experiments it was proved that for full dense compaction of NdFeB Stoner-Wohlfarth particles the squareness factor and the maximum energy product(BH)max can not be lager than 0.53 and 10.7 MG. Oe, respectively.
Microbiological quality assessment of treated municipal wastewater effluents for crop irrigation purposes
Authors: Gurrola-Ramírez Aramís , Chaidez Cristóbal , Navarro Ocaña Armando , Medrano Félix José Andrés , González Gómez Jean Pierre , González López Irvin , Silva Beltrán Norma Patricia , Castro del Campo Nohelia , Lopez Cuevas Osvaldo
Published: January 2024

Massive crop production demands enormous volumes of water for irrigation. Water scarcity has led growers to look for suitable alternative water sources. Treated wastewater for agricultural purposes has been documented; however, high microbial loads pose a high risk to consumers of contaminated produce. This study evaluated the microbiological quality of treated wastewater from three artificial canals belonging to two treated municipal wastewater plants in Sinaloa, Mexico. Fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella were quantified by standard methods in 60 treated wastewater samples. Fecal coliforms and E. coli were quantified from 4.0x102 to 3.9x107 CFU/100 mL and 1.0x102 to 1.0x107 CFU/100 mL, respectively. Salmonella was isolated from 45 samples, with the highest value of 16.14 MPN/L. Most of the examined samples exceeded the national and international microbial limits in water for agricultural purposes. Therefore, treated municipal wastewater from central Sinaloa, Mexico, is unsuitable for agricultural irrigation.