bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sebaran Ukuran Butir Sedimen di Muara Sungai Sragi Baru-Wonokerto, Kabupaten Pekalongan, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Lahopang Varrent Rivai Aclicyo , Widada Sugeng , Atmodjo Warsito
Published: November 2023

Pekalongan merupakan salah satu daerah di Jawa Tengah yang memiliki permasalahan erosi dan sedimentasi. Proses sedimentasi yang terjadi terus menerus akan menyebabkan pendangkalan dan akan mengurangi volume air yang tertampung di muara sungai. Sungai Sragi Baru merupakan salah satu sungai yang membawa sedimen dari hulu ke muara sungai dan menyebabkan terjadinya pendangkalan daerah muara. Sedimen yang masuk ke muara akan terdistribusikan oleh arus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi jenis sebaran ukuran sedimen dasar di muara sungai Sragi Baru, Pekalongan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dan penentuan lokasi pengambilan sampel sedimen menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Pengambilan sampel sedimen menggunakan sedimen grab dan data arus diambil menggunakan ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler). Sampel dianalisis menggunakan metode pengayakan dan pemipetan. Pemodelan arus dan gelombang dianalisis melalui pendekatan model hidrodinamika-2D. Hasil penelitian didaptkan bahwa ukuran butir sedimen di muara sungai Sragi Baru berupa pasir, pasir lanau dan lanau. Sebaran sedimen dasar dipengaruhi oleh faktor oseanografi yaitu arus pasang surut dan arus sejajar pantai (longshore current).Kata kunci: Sedimen, Ukuran butir sedimen, Pasang surut, Arus, Muara sungai Sragi Baru Pekalongan is one of the areas in Central Java that has erosion and sedimentation problems. The sedimentation process that occurs continuously will cause siltation and reduce the volume of water stored in the river mouth. The Sragi Baru River is one of the rivers that carries sediment from upstream to the river mouth and causes silting of the estuary area. The sediment that enters the estuary will be distributed by the currents. This study aims to determine the size distribution of bottom sediment types in the estuary of the Sragi Baru River, Pekalongan. The method used in this study is a quantitative method and determining the location of sediment sampling using the purposive sampling method. Sediment sampling used sediment grab and current data was taken using the ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler). Samples were analyzed using sieving and pipetting methods. Current and wave modeling are analyzed through a 2D hydrodynamic model approach. The results of the study found that the grain size of the sediment at the mouth of the Sragi Baru river consisted of sand, silt sand, and silt. The distribution of bottom sediments is influenced by oceanographic factors, namely tidal currents and longshore currents.Keywords: Sediment, Sediment grain size, Tides, Current, Sragi Baru river estuary
Machine learning-based nonlinear regression-adjusted real-time quality control modeling: a multi-center study
Authors: Liang Yu-fang , Padoan Andrea , Wang Zhe , Chen Chao , Wang Qing-tao , Plebani Mario , Zhou Rui
Published: November 2023

Objectives

Patient-based real-time quality control (PBRTQC), a laboratory tool for monitoring the performance of the testing process, has gained increasing attention in recent years. It has been questioned for its generalizability among analytes, instruments, laboratories, and hospitals in real-world settings. Our purpose was to build a machine learning, nonlinear regression-adjusted, patient-based real-time quality control (mNL-PBRTQC) with wide application.

Methods

Using computer simulation, artificial biases were added to patient population data of 10 measurands. An mNL-PBRTQC was created using eight hospital laboratory databases as a training set and validated by three other hospitals’ independent patient datasets. Three different Patient-based models were compared on these datasets, the IFCC PBRTQC model, linear regression-adjusted real-time quality control (L-RARTQC), and the mNL-PBRTQC model.

Results

Our study showed that in the three independent test data sets, mNL-PBRTQC outperformed the IFCC PBRTQC and L-RARTQC for all measurands and all biases. Using platelets as an example, it was found that for 20 % bias, both positive and negative, the uncertainty of error detection for mNL-PBRTQC was smallest at the median and maximum values.

Conclusions

mNL-PBRTQC is a robust machine learning framework, allowing accurate error detection, especially for analytes that demonstrate instability and for detecting small biases.
Performance of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V ELI finger joints: biomechanical testing and evaluation for arthritis management
Authors: Bussayasripatt Panaruj , Poungsiri Kitti , Yipyintum Chetarpa , Charoenlap Chris , Hongsaprabhas Chindanai , Pataradool Kawee , Tantimethanon Thanawat , Phetrattanarangsi Thanawat , Puncreobutr Chedtha , Lohwongwatana Boonrat
Published: November 2023

Approximately 24 out of every 100 adults in the United States, or 58.5 million people, have arthritis, which refers to a condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint according to US National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and it may damage almost any joint but mainly occur in hands, hips and knees. While there are several joint replacement options for hips and knees, there are only limited options for finger joints. In this paper, we report on several aspects of testing of novel finger joints: testing apparatus design, cadaveric performance test and material testing results of titanium joints using 3D-printed Ti6Al4V extra low interstitial (ELI). Soft cadaveric hands with finger joints were surgically replaced by additively manufactured titanium joints following the exact same anatomy of the cadavers. These small joints were engineered to mimic the biological and natural movements of fingers. The apparatus, methodology and results of biomechanical tests were deployed to evaluate and validate the joints particularly those of titanium joints manufactured via laser powder bed fusion methods (PBF-L/M).
Modification of advanced low-dimensional nanomaterials towards high performance CO2 adsorption: an interpretative state-of-the-art review
Authors: Musa Intan Najihah , Arifutzzaman A. , Aroua Mohamed Kheireddine , Mazari Shaukat Ali
Published: November 2023

Carbon capture continues to gain attention from researchers especially in light of alarming increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in the recent decades. Among the available carbon capture technologies, both of physical and chemical adsorption is favourably seen with various applicable adsorbents successfully introduced. Such promising CO2 adsorbent candidates include low-dimensional nanomaterials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and fairly new MXenes. In this review, we will be covering the effects of various types of modifications and functionalization of these materials in enhancing the CO2 adsorption capacities. This includes functionalization with oxygenated and protic functional groups, heteroatoms doping, defect engineering and surface modification. It is observed that doping of graphene, amine-functionalization of CNTs and surface termination modification of MXenes are some of the most widely researched strategies. Since MXenes are a recent addition in the field of CO2 capture, we also covered some fundamental theoretical findings to introduce this new 2D nanomaterial to the readers. With this review, we aim to provide a better understanding on how modifications and functionalization process help to improve CO2 uptake in order to help synthesis of high-performance adsorbents in the future.
Homeoffice oder Büro? Eine Analyse zum ertragsteuerlichen Effekt der Erweiterung der Homeoffice-Pauschale auf die Wahl des Arbeitsplatzortes
Authors: Broer Michael
Published: November 2023

If employees drive to work by car or work from home, they can use a lump sum deduction to reduce their taxable income. In 2023, the work-from-home-deduction was increased from 5 € to 6 € a day (for 210 instead of 120 days). This could be an fiscal incentive to work from home more instead of driving to work by car. A result could be a higher interest of employees for work from home. Employers can use this aspect for recruting.
Fünf weise ECB-Watcher?
Authors: Schäfer Stefan
Published: November 2023

The German Council of Economic Experts (Sachverständigenrat zur Begutachtung der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Entwicklung, SVR) is the most prominent institution of economically based policy advice in Germany. In their comprehensive annual report, the five experts critically assess current economic policy. Since 1999, the ECB has also had to face this criticism. The five experts argue fairly and constructively, but also critically. This critical argumentation results from the Council‘s stability-oriented and ordoliberal basic stance. In contrast to the ECB, the SVR sees inflation risks rather than deflation risks, argues not on a case-by-case basis but on the basis of monetary policy rules, and repeatedly points to the interdependence of the sub-regimes of the economic order, for example when it warns of fiscal or financial dominance of monetary policy. These findings can contribute to the scholarly debate on how the traditionally critical attitude of the German public towards the ECB and its policies comes to be.
Bürokratieabbau konkret: Der Nationale Normenkontrollrat als Impulsgeber für Bessere Rechtsetzung, Verfahrensbeschleunigung und digitaltaugliches Recht
Authors: Kuhlmann Sabine , Eckner Patrick
Published: November 2023

Since the 1990s, a number of governments in Germany and Europe have put better regulation and bureaucracy reduction on the political agenda and implemented corresponding reforms. In the face of increasing international competition, a growing body of regulation and the need to maintain and strengthen the legitimacy of legislative action, reforms are aimed at reducing regulatory compliance costs and the bureaucratic burden that regulations place on businesses, citizens and public administration.

Germany’s National Regulatory Control Council (NKR) was set up in 2006 on the basis of the Act Establishing a National Regulatory Control Council. In its structure, procedures and methodology, the NKR represents a new approach to institutionalising better regulation.

This article looks at the core task of the NKR, namely “bureaucracy checks”, and at a number of recent proposals issued to the German government by the NKR in its advisory role. An examination of changes in bureaucracy and compliance costs is followed by an outline of areas in which the NKR advocates action. Proposals relate to planning and approval processes and to the feasibility and digital-readiness of legislation.
Student Point of View
Authors: Imsande Kaylynn , McGuire Lucy , Wheeler Luke
Published: November 2023

At a time when all course instruction had been moved online, it seemed wishful thinking for a group of undergraduate students to begin authentic, independent research. With curious, creative, and motivated mindsets; however, we learned not only that such research was possible during a global pandemic, but that it could provide vital learning opportunities in our careers as students and scientists. Guided by mentors of UW-Madison’s honors biology Biocore program, we worked as a team of three undergraduate scientists and were given significant autonomy over all aspects of our research project. We planned, conducted, and communicated our science and here we provide a commentary of our learning throughout the process, as well as recommendations for instructors of other undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math programs based on the factors that best facilitated our learning.
The Relationship of a Digital Storytelling Assignment in Introductory Biology and Comprehension of Course Competencies
Authors: Newton Amanda Rose
Published: November 2023

This research shows that improved scientific reasoning and application of concepts occurred when creating and viewing student-crafted digital storytelling projects. By utilizing digital storytelling projects to showcase course competencies in an undergraduate biology course, students were able to apply subject matter outside the classroom. In this post hoc analysis of pretest and posttest scores from a two-year Florida college, significant results with medium effect sizes were shown for classes engaged in digital storytelling projects. It was determined that age was not a significant factor.
Obtaining synthetic zeolite and nanocomposite from rice husk to remove mercury ions from water
Authors: Suleimenova Madina , Zharylkan Saule , Mekenova Meruyert , Tolepova Aidana , Mutushev Alibek , Azat Seytkhan , Zhandos Tauanov
Published: November 2023

The article presents the results of the development of new composite materials obtained from rice husk ash (ZRH). Composite materials are bound by 2 wt.% silver nanoparticles and characterized using methods for determining their structural characteristics, namely: X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), scanning electron microscopy with elements of semi-quantitative analysis (SEM-EDS), low-temperature nitrogen adsorption (according to the theory of Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and X-ray phase analysis (XRD). According to the results of the elemental semi-quantitative analysis, the zeolite was successfully modified with silver nanoparticles, which at co-deposition amounted to 1.44%. Mineralogical phases were determined in an X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and the pronounced crystal structure of synthetic zeolite of the form "analcim" and silver nanoparticles was confirmed. A structural modification of synthetic zeolite “analcime” based on ZRH was carried out in order to quickly bind zeolite with mercury. The BET results showed the formation of mesopores and micropores, while the surface area of synthetic zeolite and modified silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was 48.94 m2/g and 0.75 m2/g, respectively. Preliminary results showed that the removal of mercury ions from the solution was from 20 to 50% of the initial concentration.
Phase relations in the SrO – GdO1.5 – FeO1.5 system
Authors: Kenges Kairat , Popova Valentina , Тugova Ekaterina
Published: November 2023

The lack of data systematization on the coexistence and stability of compounds formed in the SrO – GdO1.5 – FeO1.5 system at temperatures above 1100°C determines the interest in a more detailed study of this system. The research was focused on studying the stability of phases formed in the pseudobinary section (1-х)GdFeO3 – хSrO in the temperature range 1200- 1400°C in air. The interaction of components in the SrO – GdO1.5 – FeO1.5 system was studied by the method of annealing and quenching followed by physicochemical analysis. The phase composition and sequence of phase transformations were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction.
Phase relations results in the SrO – GdO1.5 – FeO1.5 system in air were systematized. The formation of three complex perovskite-like oxides GdSr2FeO5, GdSrFeO4, Gd2SrFe2O7, located on the GdFeO3 – SrO binary section was established. Information on interplanar distances and reflection intensities of the GdSr2FeO5 compound has been supplemented and the existence of a miscibility gap for Gd1-xSrxFeO3-α solid solutions existing in the range 0.05≤x≤0.51 at 1400°C has been shown. Data on thermal stability of complex gadolinium ferrites based on GdO1.5 – SrO – FeO1.5 system has been expanded.
A Novel Entropy Measure with its Application to the COPRAS Method in Complex Spherical Fuzzy Environment
Authors: Aydoğdu Ebru , Aldemir Başak , Güner Elif , Aygün Halis
Published: November 2023

A complex spherical fuzzy set (CSFS) is a generalization of the spherical fuzzy set (SFS) to express the two-dimensional ambiguous information in which the range of positive, neutral and negative degrees occurs in the complex plane with the unit disk. Considering the vital importance of the concept of CSFSs which is gaining massive attention in the research area of two-dimensional uncertain information, we aim to establish a novel methodology for multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM). This methodology allows us to calculate both the weights of the decision-makers (DMs) and the weights of the criteria objectively. For this goal, we first introduce a new entropy measure function that measures the fuzziness degree associated with a CSFS to compute the unknown criteria weights in this methodology. Then, we present an innovative Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) method based on the proposed entropy measure in the complex spherical fuzzy environment. Besides, we solve a strategic supplier selection problem which is very important to maximize the efficiency of the trading companies. Finally, we present some comparative analyses with some existing methods in different set theories, including the entropy measures, to show the feasibility and usefulness of the proposed method in the decision-making process.
Foreign Policy Change Under Authoritarian Leaders: Analysis of Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy in the Post-Cold War Era
Authors: Madaminova Feruza
Published: November 2023

The growing study of foreign policy change offers various explanations of change and continuity in foreign policy. By focusing on the actors of foreign policy decision-making, past scholarship has mainly concentrated on the role of institutional and noninstitutional factors in foreign policy change. However, decentralized decision-making is more relevant to democratic regimes than authoritarian regimes. Despite the abundance of case studies on foreign policy making in nondemocracies, advancements in the conceptual understanding of foreign policy change in authoritarian regimes are still needed. Addressing Uzbekistan’s foreign policy, this article proposes an advanced framework to explain why and how foreign policy change takes place under authoritarian leaders. A leader’s perception of the external environment is argued to be a decisive factor inducing authoritarian leaders to (re)consider their regime survival strategy. Concern with regime survival, in turn, shapes foreign policy goals which are manifested in distinctive foreign policy behavior of a leader. Ultimately, the behavior of a leader translates into certain foreign policy outcomes.
Various classes of stochastic differential equations: existence, uniqueness, and approximation
Authors:   , Medžiūnas Aidas
Published: November 2023

Įvairios stochastinių diferencialinių lygčių klasės: egzistavimas, vienatis ir aproksimacija
Module-based scientific physics engine architecture
Authors:   NTUU ", Bernatovych A.A. ,   KPI", Stetsenko I.V. ,   NTUU "KPI"
Published: November 2023

The ever-evolving landscape of digital simulations demands innovative frameworks to achieve both realism and efficiency. The research highlights the issues of modern software architecture for physics simulation. The new architecture was developed to mitigate scalability and flexibility issues. The essence of the proposed architecture resides in the convergence of three pivotal concepts: the modular physics engine, the physics pipeline, and the Entity Component System (ECS) pattern. The modular physics engine represents a paradigm shift in simulation design. Compartmentalizing functionalities into modules, this approach fosters flexibility and reusability, enabling efficient construction of specialized simulations. The physics pipeline orchestrates simulations through structured stages, analogous to graphics pipelines. It guides dynamic forces, collisions, and interactions, optimizing resource use and integrating custom systems for accuracy. Complementing these, the ECS pattern decouples data and behavior, facilitating the construction of user defined physical pipeline comprised of loosely coupled modules. Combined with the modular physics engine and physics pipeline, ECS forms a comprehensive approach for complex physics simulations.
Creating a digital twin in meteorological forecasting for a smart city on a mobile platform
Authors:   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Haidukevych V.O. , Doroshenko A. Yu. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the application of the concept of a digital twin in the field of weather forecasting to create a smart city. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a real object or process that reflects its state in real time. The technologies and methods of creating a digital twin of meteorological conditions for a particular city are analyzed. The importance and prospects of creating a digital twin in meteorological forecasting for a smart city on a mobile platform are also presented. The paper discusses the design of an application that allows users to provide easy access to up-to-date information on air quality and weather forecasts for different areas of the city, which is becoming especially important due to the growing environmental problems and climate change. It highlights the use of Swift programming languages and the MapKit and Alamofire frameworks to implement the application’s functionality, as well as the advantages of the SwiftUI language for rapid development of the front-end. Thus, the digital twin, which reflects the real weather forecasting process, plays a key role in the application, providing users with access to up-to-date weather data and helping them make objective decisions about the impact of climate on health and the environment.
Novelty search in neuroevolution for end effector positioning
Authors:   NTUU ", Vitiuk A.Y. ,   KPI", Doroshenko A.Yu. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

The article considers the use of the neuroevolution algorithm for neural network policies search when creating a controller for a robotic arm, in particular for the subtask of positioning the end effector. Neuro-evolution is a family of machine learning methods that use evolutionary algorithms by imitating the process of natural selection. This approach has been found to be particularly effective for the positioning task, where the final position can be achieved in many optimal ways and therefore requires reinforcement learning. It is noted that the final result of neuroevolution is an optimal network topology, which makes the model more resource-efficient and easier to analyze. The paper considers the process of neural network policy search for controlling a two-dimensional robot with two links. According to the results of the experiments, an increase in the efficiency of the best solution found using novelty search for the NEAT algorithm is noted compared to the NEAT algorithm without novelty search. It was established that the proposed approach allows to obtain an effective neural network policy, which has a minimal configuration, which will allow to increase the speed of the controller, that is critical for the operation of a real system. Thus, the use of novelty search as a method of optimizing the neuroevolutionary process to solve the positioning problem allows to increase the efficiency of the learning process and obtain the optimal network topology.
Development of intelligent information analytical webportals based on semantic Wiki technologies: problems and challenges
Authors:   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Rogushina J.V.
Published: November 2023

We analyse the main functions of modern web portals that differ them from other types of sites. In this work we consider intelligent information-analytical web portals as a specific subset of intelligent information-analytical systems, and their features and development trends that have an influence on their semanticization are analysed. As a part of such analysis we considered knowledge models and technologies of their processing that can be used for this aim. We determine standards and tools of the Semantic Web that can be used for the semanticization of web portals and describe the ways of such use on practical examples. Some basic requirements for technologies and instrumental tools used for development of semantic portals are considered. We analyse and classify typical problems related to the processing, structuring, and analysis of large volumes of data that arise in the process of creating and deploying such portals, and the criteria for evaluating the development opportunities of existing web portals are considered. On example of web portal based on semantic Wiki technologies we investigate practical problems of implementation and scaling of portal knowledge processing tools and services and propose some ways of their prevention and solution.
Research of software solutions for forecasting electricity generation and consumption in Ukraine that are based on machine learning methods
Authors:   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Sinitsyn I.P. , Shevchenko V.L. ,   Kiev Taras Shevchenko National University, Doroshenko А.Yu. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine, Yatsenko O.A. ,   Institute of Software Systems NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

The problem of security in energy sector is an important aspect for Ukraine. The purpose of monitoring in this area is to optimize the flow of electricity between market participants, between European partners and Ukraine. It is critically important to maintain a balance between producers and consumers of energy. Both over and undersupply of energy represent risks to infrastructure. The previously available wholesale electricity market model with single buyer has been replaced by a model based on bilateral, day-ahead and intraday markets, as well as balancing and ancillary services markets. Now the participants can freely trade electricity and energy companies can provide services that provide stability of the energy system and supply electricity to the final consumer. The demand forecasting in electricity markets is one of the components that must be implemented for successful business operations and optimization of business processes. Based on the model of the Institute of problems of modeling electricity engineering of NANU, the paper sets out the task of developing a software system for forecasting threats in the energy sector of Ukraine using machine learning methods. Experiments were conducted on the application of regression methods to restore a column with data from bilateral contracts for the task of forecasting electricity generation and consumption. The results of the application of machine learning algorithms on peacetime data demonstrated that it is possible to predict market volumes and tariff plans one hour in advance with a good accuracy which allows to go beyond one-day planning in the future.
Історичний вимір духовності
Authors: Міщенко В. І.
Published: November 2023

У статті розглядається проблема визначення загальноісторичного рівня розвитку духовності з метою осягнення її універсального філософського смислу, ролі в долі цивілізації. Автор виділяє психологічний, психолого-педагогічний, психолого-соціальний, соціально-психологічний та аксіологічний рівень аналізу, які застосовуються сучасними дослідниками. З метою виявлення найзагальнішого рівня аналізу – соціального автор застосовує діалектичний підхід, розглядає духовність в історичному русі, тобто як історичне поняття. У пошуках методології наукового дослідження автором виявлені певні недоліки загальноприйнятих світоглядних підходів: матеріалізму, суб’єктивного та об’єктивного ідеалізму. Визначається, що певну роль інтегративного підходу може здійснити звернення до категорії «цивілізація», яка поєднує матеріальні та духовно-культурні складники, є підґрунтям виявлення екоантропологічного підходу. Застосування екоантропологічного підходу дає можливість виділити основні історичні типи цивілізаційної діяльності людства – освоєння, підкорення й одухотворення природи, та відповідні їм історичні типи цивілізації: космогенну, техногенну та антропогенну. Автор робить висновок про те, що історичні типи духовності відповідають цим типам цивілізаційного устрою, та вказує на їх зв’язок з відповідними типами духовного устрою – катарсичної, інноваційної та інтелектуально-моральної духовності. Розкривається історичне завдання кожного типу духовності стосовно людини: створення людського в людині, розвиток та удосконалення людини, реалізація людиною власної місії або покликання людини у Всесвіті. Інтелектуально-моральна духовність має первинне завдання: гармонізувати цивілізаційний розвиток на зламі тисячоліть, усі складники антропо-інфо-техно-екосфери, забезпечити створення справжнього технотронного суспільства, трансформацію до планетарно-космічної в найбільш загрозливий час існування людства. Робиться висновок про те, що нова форма не скасовує стару взагалі, а народжується на її основі, але визначає нові пріоритети існування, стратегії розвитку нової цивілізації. Розвиток нових типів духовності стає когерентним стосовно розвитку матеріальних утворень Всесвіту, форм руху матерії (фізичної, хімічної, біологічної, соціальної), що може розглядатися як подальший крок у розвитку теорії глобального еволюціонізму.
Соціально-історичні чинники розвитку «історії ментальностей» як напряму історичної антропології
Authors: Айтов С. Ш.
Published: November 2023

У статті проаналізовано вплив соціально-історичних чинників на формування концепцій історії ментальностей як напряму історичної антропології – сучасної філософії історії, їх теоретичні і пізнавальні особливості. Методологія цієї роботи включає принципи комплементарностi, структурності, діалогічності. У студії проблемного поля праці були застосовані методи: філософської герменевтики, системно-структурний, мiждисциплiнарний. Розвиток теоретичних підходів історичної антропології як сучасної філософії історії знайшов прояв в етапі історії ментальностей, значний внесок у яку зробили теоретичні підходи, сформульовані у студіях Ж. Ле Гоффа. У їх просторі утворилися онтологічні, гносеологічні й аксіологічні чинники, важливі для подальшої динаміки історично-антропологічних концепцій. Так, онтологічний чинник сприяв формуванню рефлексивного поля історії ментальностей: психологічно-культурний гори- зонт суспільств Західної Європи Середньовіччя і раннього Нового часу, усвідомлені й підсвідомі аспекти ментальності, правила й цінності суспільної поведінки, різноаспектні явища життєдіяльності й повсякденного життя, розповсюджені релігійні і парарелігійні суспільні уявлення. Наведені соціально-історичні процеси стали однією із засад розвитку в дослідженнях з історичної антропології орієнтації на аналіз й осмислення ментально-культурної площини суспільств минулого в підсвідомому й свідомому вимірах як суттєво значущих чинників причинності й особливостей їх історичної динаміки. Вивчення і аналіз культурно-психологічного простору мотивацій, сенсу й імовірного впливу історичної динаміки на перспективні аспекти розвитку суспільств утворили магістральну мету історичної антропології як сучасної філософії історії. Соціально-історичні процеси другої половини минулого століття створили об’єктивну суспільну й інтелектуально-евристичну потребу у розвитку історично-антропологічних концепцій для релевантного розуміння ментальності суспільств минулого як визначного фактору історичних процесів і певною мірою соціокультурної динаміки сьогодення. Дослідження й осмислення історією ментальності психологічно-культурного горизонту динаміки суспільств і макрорегіонів минулого актуалізує її оригінальність стосовно сучасної їй філософічно-історичній теорії локальних цивілізацій А. Дж. Тойнбі. На відміну від осмислення цією концепцією таких площин історичної динаміки, як геокультурна й духовно-релігійна, історична антропологія як сучасна філософія історії спрямовує свої досліди на аналіз ментально-культурних і суспільно-поведінкових засад різноманітних феноменів минулого. Це створює можливості для історично-антропологічних студій напряму історії ментальностей осягати причинність і сутність історичних процесів, розуміти їх вплив на розвиток сучасних суспільств і на їх динаміку в майбутньому.
Філософія дитиноцентризму: від І. Канта до В. Кременя
Authors: Лугова М. С.
Published: November 2023

У статті розглядаються особливості концепції дитиноцентризму на різних етапах розвитку суспільства, зокрема акцентується на виявленні та систематизації інформації щодо тенденцій дослідження дитини як самостійного, унікального елемента суспільної групи. Розглядається концепт свободи як ключова характеристика гармонійного природного розвитку дитини. Ретроспективний аналіз джерел дозволив простежити динамічність розвитку дитиноцентризму як філософської та педагогічної концепції, з опертям на погляди таких фахівців, як: Я. Коменський, Ж.-Ж. Руссо, І. Песталоцці, І. Кант, Г. Сковорода, К. Ушинський, Л. Виготський, В. Сухомлинський, А. Макаренко, А. Дістервег, Д. Дьюї, М. Монтессорі, В. Преєр, Я. Корчак, М. Мід, В. Кремень. На основі комплексного міждисциплінарного аналізу прояснюються відмінності між концепціями філософів, психологів та педагогів в аспекті критичного осмислення теоретичних конструктів, узагальнюється історичний досвід суголосно зазначеному міждисциплінарному питанню. Виявляються та описую- ться ключові характеристики дитиноцентризму. Обґрунтовується ідея дитиноцентризму як провідна ланка гуманізму, потреба в якій є нагальною для сучасного етапу розвитку суспільства в контексті глобальних змін та агресії Російської Федерації щодо України.
I. L. Serbinov: milifaceted personality of a scientist
Authors: Gamaliia V. M. , Zabuga A. G. , Zabuga G. V.
Published: November 2023

The article is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the outstanding Ukrainian scientist Ivan Lvovich Serbinov (1872–1925). The life and activity of the researcher took place during a rather difficult time. It includes several revolutions, the First World and civil wars, fundamental changes in social and political spheres. But despite all the difficulties, this period was also marked by significant scientific achievements, emerging a large number of outstanding scientists, in particular, in the field of biology. Having studied the scientific heritage of the investigator, it is possible to prove the exceptional versatility of his activity. I. L. Serbinov worked in the field of mycology, microbiology, phytopathology, studied insect and fish diseases. He wrote more than 100 works and twice as many essays and abstracts dedicated to phytopathology. However, the biggest breakthrough in science is his research on bacterial plant diseases. Serbinov developed a method of studying plant bacteriosis; described and studied causative agents of diseases on potatoes, beets and other garden plants, fruit trees and grapes; discovered new species of bacteria parasitic on plants. Formulated by Serbinov’s doctrine on mixed infection is a valuable contribution to the theoretical and practical achievements in microbiology. In addition to the research field, the authors emphasize the lecturing and popularizing activities of the scientist. The main directions of research in various periods of Serbinov’s life such as St. Petersburg, Crimea and Odesa are also analyzed. It is noted that the scientist’s priority in many fields of biological science was recognized not only by his contemporaries – A. A. Yachevsky, M. S. Voronin, A. S. Bondartsev, but also the following generations of researchers, among which were M. V. Horlenko, K. H. Beltyukova, R. I. Hvozdyak etc.
Creep and Shrinkage of Nonproprietary Ultra-High Performance Concrete
Authors: Brenkus Natassia , Tatum Garrett , Ghassemi Pedram , Martinez Lautaro
Published: November 2023

Work to characterize the creep and shrinkage of UHPC has been mainly performed on proprietary or lab-formulated mixes; this report describes the first effort to characterize creep and shrinkage properties of UHPC mixes explicitly formulated for use in large-scale precast/prestressed operations. To provide better knowledge about UHPCs, the research group at The Ohio State University performed a comprehensive study on the creep and shrinkage behavior of five UHPC mixes developed for use in the precast/prestressed industry using non-proprietary, locally available materials. This report details the experimental effort and its findings.
Toxoplasma gondii infection of the central nervous system and suicide: A case-control study of decedents
Authors: Mendoza-Larios Laura Alejandra , García-Dolores Fernando , Sánchez-Anguiano Luis Francisco , Antuna-Salcido Elizabeth Irasema , Hernández-Tinoco Jesús , Rocha-Salais Adriana , Segoviano-Mendoza Marcela Araceli , Sifuentes-Álvarez Antonio , Alvarado-Esquivel Cosme
Published: November 2023

We sought to determine the association between Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection of the central nervous system and suicide in a sample of decedents in Mexico City. One hundred and forty-seven decedents (87 who committed suicide and 60 who did not commit suicide) were studied. Brain tissues (amygdala and prefrontal cortex) of decedents were examined for the detection of T. gondii using immunohistochemistry. Detection of T. gondii was positive in 7 (8.0%) of the 87 cases (6 found in prefrontal cortex and one in amygdala), and in one (1.7%) of the 60 controls (found in prefrontal cortex) (OR: 5.16; 95% CI: 0.61–43.10; P = 0.14). Results suggest that T. gondii infection in brain is not associated with suicide. Further studies to confirm this finding are needed.
Challenges in administering immunosuppressive therapy in severe bacterial infection interfering crisis and refractory childhood systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Dewa Ayu Angga Rainingsih  , Ketut Dewi Kumara Wati  , I Wayan Gustawan  , Gusti Ayu Putu Nilawati
Published: November 2023

Background: Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE) mostly come with severe manifestation compared to the adult. Infection aggravated the multisystem inflammation and interfering immunosuppressive agent protocol.
Case: A 12-year-old girl was hospitalized for a month with massive edema and fever after being diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome and taken prednison for four weeks. The patient was completely bedridden, presented with hypertension, large erythematous striae across the trunk and limbs, and darkened skin. Further evaluation showed the EULAR/ACR classification criteria for SLE with score of 26. Cellulitis was suspected when a red, pinprick-sized papule appeared on the patient's right leg be increased significantly in size within two hours. Following the collection of a wound culture and blood culture specimen, triple antibiotics were given. Seven days after the wound has healed, administered of cyclophosphamide was started. Cyclophosphamide is used as an emergency treatment for lupus crises, as she experienced seizure and delirium. Seven days after cyclophosphamide administration, the wound was revived. Initial blood and wound cultures indicated an infection caused by Serratia marcescens; however, the second wound culture revealed infections caused by Klebsiella oxytoca and Enterobacter cloacae. We commenced Meropenem based on a sensitivity test to establish protection for the following administration of high-dose methylprednisolone with rituximab and cyclophosphamide. The lupus crisis was precipitated by an infection-induced inflammatory response. On day 17, after the calf and back wounds were completely healed, the antibiotic was withdrawn. In order to protect organ functionality, physiotherapy and nutritional support were employed.
Conclusion: Clinicians need to be mindful and closely observe patient with severe SLE accompanied with infection to balancing intervention for immunosuppressant therapy and antibiotic.
Laporan Kasus: Drug-induced liver injury pada pasien tuberkulosis relaps
Authors: Seri Mahayanti Ni Kadek , I Putu Alit Sudarsana
Published: November 2023

Background: Tuberculosis is one of the biggest health problems in the world. Hepatotoxicity is the most commonly reported side effect of drugs in patients undergoing therapy with anti-tuberculosis drugs such as isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamide. Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is an adverse drug reaction (ADR) that can cause 10% of all cases of acute hepatitis. Tuberculosis with DILI is impaired liver function due to the use of antituberculosis drugs (ATD).
Case: We report a 69-year-old female patient who was hospitalized at the Sanjiwani General Hospital with complaints of nausea and vomiting after 3 weeks of initiation of ATD therapy. The patient had received ATD therapy 10 years ago and was declared cured and then returned to symptoms so that the patient returned to ATD therapy.
Conclusion: The patient is currently experiencing antituberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity, which is managed by providing supportive care. In this case, it is necessary to educate patients about the side effects of tuberculosis treatment.
 
Latar belakang: Tuberkulosis merupakan salah satu dari permasalahan kesehatan terbesar di dunia. Hepatotoksisitas adalah efek samping obat yang paling sering dilaporkan pada pasien yang menjalani terapi dengan obat anti tuberkulosis  seperti isoniazid, rifampisin dan pirazinamid. Drug-induced liver injury  (DILI) adalah adverse drug reactions (ADR) yang dapat menimbulkan 10% dari semua kasus hepatitis akut. Tuberkulosis dengan DILI adalah gangguan fungsi hati akibat penggunaan obat antituberkulosis (OAT).
Kasus: Kami melaporkan pasien perempuan berusia 69 tahun yang dirawat inap di RSUD Sanjiwani dengan keluhan mual dan muntah setelah 3 minggu inisiasi terapi OAT dimulai. Pasien pernah menerima terapi OAT 10 tahun lalu dan dinyatakan sembuh kemudian kembali bergejala sehingga pasien kembali menjalani terapi OAT.
Kesimpulan: Saat ini pasien mengalami hepatotoksisitas yang diinduksi obat anti tuberculosis, yang dikelola dengan memberikan perawatan suportif. Dalam hal ini diperlukan edukasi pada pasien mengenai efek samping pengobatan tuberkulosis.
Treatment of a pediatric pathological fracture of the proximal phalanx due to enchondroma using plate and screw: a case report
Authors: Made Bramantya Karna
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The most typical primary bone tumour of the hand is an enchondroma. A pathologic fracture is a common presentation of this benign cartilaginous tumour. It is common for asymptomatic solitary enchondromas to be discovered during regular x-rays. However, in nearly half of the cases, acute pain, swelling, and deformity indicate a pathologic fracture. For symptomatic lesions, surgical therapy with curettage and bone graft is the norm.
Case Presentation: A 15-year-old girl with chief complain of pain on her right little finger and history of trauma after playing basketball 5 days before admission. At inspection, the fifth finger was painful during movement, with a discrete residual hematoma around the proximal phalanx. The x-rays showed a minimally displaced fracture at the shaft of the proximal phalanx of the 5th finger of the right hand, and lytic lesion occupying the whole middle third of the phalanx. We assessed the patient with pathological fracture suggestive of an enchondroma. A 1-stage surgical treatment was decided: a curettage followed by open reduction internal fixation using miniplate titanium matrix, and bone graft to fill the defect. Postoperative x-rays showed complete healing of the fracture at 4 weeks.
Conclusion: Enchondromas pose the risk of pathological fracture, recurrence and, to a lesser extent, malign transformation. We describe an option of surgical management which is simple and results in good and excellent short-term results. Successful treatment of these lesions is dependent on the complete removal of the tumour bed followed by stabilization.
Determinan Pilihan Karir pada Mahasiswa Kedokteran di Asia dan Faktor yang Mempengaruhi: Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Manuaba Ida Bagus Amertha Putra , Yani Made Violin Weda
Published: November 2023

Choosing a career as a doctor is an important decision because it will impact the future. Previous studies have stated that >75% of medical students are interested in becoming specialist doctors and working in hospitals compared to primary care facilities. Currently, many factors influence medical students' career choices, causing an unequal distribution of employment for doctors. This study examines the determinants of career choice among medical students in Asia and the factors that influence them. This research method reflects the literature, with 27 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. The sample used includes research conducted in the Asian region with a descriptive and analytic design. Based on these studies, becoming a medical specialist is the most common career choice. The factors involved include personal and professional characteristics, family, colleagues, and the economy.
 
Pemilihan karir bagi seorang dokter merupakan keputusan penting karena akan berdampak pada masa depan. Penelitian yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya menyatakan bahwa >75% mahasiswa kedokteran memiliki minat untuk menjadi dokter spesialis dan bekerja di rumah sakit dibandingkan dengan fasilitas layanan primer. Saat ini terdapat banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi pemilihan karir mahasiswa kedokteran sehingga menyebabkan ketidakmerataan distribusi lapangan kerja dokter. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelaah determinan pilihan karir pada mahasiswa kedokteran di Asia serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Metode penelitian ini adalah tinjauan literatur. Terdapat 27 studi yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Sampel yang digunakan meliputi penelitian yang dilakukan pada regio Asia dengan rancangan deskriptif maupun analitik. Berdasarkan studi tersebut, pilihan karir untuk menjadi dokter spesialis paling sering ditemukan. Adapun faktor yang terlibat meliputi faktor karakteristik pribadi dan profesi, keluarga, teman sejawat, dan ekonomi.
Comparison of mortality and severity in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient with and without diabetes mellitus: a systematic review
Authors: Poerniawan Christian
Published: November 2023

Background. Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has been a global pandemic since it was first discovered in Wuhan, China, on December 2019. Several studies found that comorbidity in COVID-19 patients, such as diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for mortality and more severe infection in COVID-19 patients. This systematic review aims to review the comparison of mortality and severity in COVID-19 patients with and without DM.
Method. This systematic review was performed in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) diagram Google Scholar, PubMed, and Europe PMC as electronic database sources. We used a checklist from Joanna Briggs Institute for cross sectional, cohort, and case-control studies for quality assessment.
Result. We included 24 studies in this systematic review, consisting of 19 cohort studies, three cross sectional studies, and two case-control studies. All studies included were classified as good studies by study quality assessment. Most study samples are male patients with an average age of more than 50. All studies found a higher mortality rate and severe infection in COVID-19 patients in the DM group compared with the non-DM group. COVID-19 patients in the DM group have a 7.67 higher mortality risk compared with the non-DM group. While for the severity, COVID-19 patients in the DM group have a 6.07 greater risk for severe infection than the non-DM group.
Conclusion. There is a higher mortality rate and more severe infection in COVID-19 patients in the DM group compared with the non-DM group.