bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing business planning skills for women entrepreneurs in Kolhua Bazaar, Kupang City
Authors: Astuti Indri , Jati Hironnymus , Moenardy Khalid K , Marselinus Bei , Ahmad Mahmud
Published: March 2024

The women members of the culinary bazaar face a challenge due to their limited knowledge, understanding, and skills in preparing business plans. This community service initiative aims to enhance their knowledge and understanding of crafting culinary business plans specifically for the Darul Hijrah Madani culinary bazaar group in Kolhua. Counseling, discussions, and training sessions were conducted with 20 bazaar members as part of this service activity. Analysis revealed a 75% increase in knowledge and an 83% improvement in understanding after counseling. Additionally, participants demonstrated a 60% proficiency in preparing business plans following the provided structure. These community service activities effectively enhance the knowledge, understanding, and skills of business actors in crafting business plans.
Speed Reading: Tips for understanding reading in an easy way
Authors: Fidian Athia
Published: March 2024

Reading is the process by which readers construct meaning by combining information from a text with their prior knowledge. It is a valuable ability that is closely tied to others such as speaking, listening, and writing. Reading is a critical component of language skills since it is the most practical skill in everyday life. In the English context, most readers struggle because they lack and are unfamiliar with efficient tools for understanding the meaning of the text. In addition, many EFL students continue to struggle with reading comprehension due to ineffective reading practices. As a result, this article offers suggestions for simple approaches to comprehend reading material.
Strengthening the competitiveness of presto milkfish through increasing entrepreneurial spirit and packaging innovation
Authors: Al Ardi Aditya Nizar , Nadhirah Aulia , Saadillah Dinu , Kurniawati Dewi , Eka Fredy
Published: March 2024

MSMEs play a crucial role in the Indonesian economy, absorbing 97% of the total workforce. Despite the significant contribution of MSMEs to the Indonesian economy, there is a lack of competitive capabilities among them. One of the MSME products in Jember Regency that currently demands attention is presto milkfish. However, there are several issues, including the suboptimal entrepreneurial spirit among MSME players and unattractive product packaging. To address these challenges, it is essential to enhance the value and skills in packaging design for presto milkfish products. The activity involved delivering material on the value of entrepreneurship and providing training in creating packaging designs for presto milkfish products. The results of the service activities indicate an increased awareness and instillation of entrepreneurial values among presto milkfish MSMEs, as shown by questionnaires filled out before and after the training. The participants' knowledge has improved, leading to increased motivation to operate their businesses. MSME players have successfully designed their product packaging and implemented it in their businesses.
Polska adaptacja narzędzia Highly Sensitive Person Scale
Authors: Bobrowska Magdalena , Liberska Hanna
Published: March 2024

Cel: Wrażliwość przetwarzania sensorycznego definiowana jest jako cecha osobowości, która opisuje tendencję do przetwarzania bodźców i informacji silniej i głębiej niż inni (Aron i in., 2012). Pierwszą, a zarazem najczęściej stosowaną skalą do pomiaru tej cechy jest Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) autorstwa Aron i Aron (1997). W artykule przedstawiono proces tworzenia polskiej adaptacji narzędzia. Metoda: Wykorzystano eksploracyjną oraz konfirmacyjną analizę czynnikową. Właściwości psychometryczne sprawdzono na próbie 1360 uczestników. Wyniki: Otrzymane wyniki potwierdzają wieloczynnikową strukturę zmiennej. W polskiej adaptacji narzędzia (HSPS) rozpoznano dwa oddzielne czynniki: nadmierna stymulacja oraz głębokość przetwarzania. Wykluczono sześć pozycji ze względu na ich niskie ładunki czynnikowe. Wyniki wskazują, że polska wersja HSPS stanowi wiarygodne narzędzie. Jego trafność potwierdzają również korelacje z neurotyzmem i ekstrawersją, które według teorii istotnie statystycznie są związane z konstrukcją SPS (Aron i Aron, 1997). Konkluzja: Polska adaptacja skali wykazała dobre właściwości psychometryczne i wysoką rzetelność. Należy jednak kontynuować badania nad aspektem kulturowym wrażliwości przetwarzania sensorycznego z uwzględnieniem różnic między płciami.
Predictors and timing of hydrocephalus treatment in patients undergoing prenatal versus postnatal surgery for myelomeningocele
Authors: Karuparti Sasidhar , Dunbar Ashley , Varagur Kaamya , Sudanagunta Kavya , Mingo Mark , Bligard Katherine H. , Odibo Anthony , Vrecenak Jesse , McEvoy Sean , Limbrick David , Peglar Marsala Lindsay , Anadkat Jagruti , Mian Ali , Strahle Jennifer M.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Although hydrocephalus rates have decreased with intrauterine surgery for myelomeningocele (MMC), 40%–85% of children with MMC still go on to develop hydrocephalus. Prenatal ventricle size is known to be associated with later development of hydrocephalus; however, it is not known how prediction measures or timing of hydrocephalus treatment differ between pre- and postnatal surgery for MMC. The goal of this study was to determine anatomical, clinical, and radiological characteristics that are associated with the need for and timing of hydrocephalus treatment in patients with MMC.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively identified patients from Barnes Jewish Hospital or St. Louis Children’s Hospital between 2016 and 2021 who were diagnosed with MMC prenatally and underwent either pre- or postnatal repair. Imaging, clinical, and demographic data were examined longitudinally between treatment groups and hydrocephalus outcomes.

RESULTS

Fifty-eight patients were included (27 females, 46.6%), with a mean gestational age at birth of 36.8 weeks. Twenty-three patients (39.7%) underwent prenatal surgery. For the overall cohort, the ventricle size at prenatal ultrasound (HR 1.175, 95% CI 1.071–1.290), frontal-occipital horn ratio (FOHR) at birth > 0.50 (HR 3.603, 95% CI 1.488–8.720), and mean rate of change in head circumference (HC) in the first 90 days after birth (> 0.10 cm/day: HR 12.973, 95% CI 4.262–39.486) were identified as predictors of hydrocephalus treatment. The factors associated with hydrocephalus in the prenatal cohort were FOHR at birth > 0.50 (HR 27.828, 95% CI 2.980–259.846) and the rate of change in HC (> 0.10 cm/day: HR 39.414, 95% CI 2.035–763.262). The factors associated with hydrocephalus in the postnatal cohort were prenatal ventricle size (HR 1.126, 95% CI 1.017–1.246) and the mean rate of change in HC (> 0.10 cm/day: HR 24.202, 95% CI 5.119–114.431). FOHR (r = −0.499, p = 0.008) and birth HC (−0.409, p = 0.028) were correlated with time to hydrocephalus across both cohorts. For patients who underwent treatment for hydrocephalus, those in the prenatal surgery group were significantly more likely to develop hydrocephalus after 3 months than those treated with postnatal surgery, although the overall rate of hydrocephalus was significantly higher in the postnatal surgery group (p = 0.018).

CONCLUSIONS

Clinical and imaging factors associated with hydrocephalus treatment differ between those receiving pre- versus postnatal MMC repair, and while the overall rate of hydrocephalus is lower, those undergoing prenatal repair are more likely to develop hydrocephalus after 3 months of age. This has implications for clinical follow-up timing for patients treated prenatally, who may live at a distance from the treatment site.
Head growth in patients with myelomeningocele treated with prenatal and postnatal surgery
Authors: Karuparti Sasidhar , Flanders Tracy M. , Dunbar Ashley , Varagur Kaamya , Strahle Jennifer M.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

The need for permanent CSF diversion is lower in patients who have undergone prenatal surgery for myelomeningocele (MMC) than in those who have undergone postnatal closure. Differences in brain development and head growth between treatment groups are not known, particularly for those who do not require surgical treatment for hydrocephalus. The objective of this study was to determine differences in head growth and to generate MMC-specific head circumference (HC) growth curves for patients who underwent either prenatal or postnatal surgery.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively identified patients from St. Louis Children’s Hospital who were treated for MMC between 2016 and 2021. HC data were obtained from birth until the most recent follow-up or hydrocephalus treatment. Nonlinear least-squares regression analysis was performed to fit the data into four models: two-term power, Gompertz, West ontogenetic, and Weibull. Subsequently, the curves were assessed for their utility in predicting hydrocephalus treatment.

RESULTS

Sixty-one patients (29 females [47.5%], 25 [41%] underwent prenatal surgery, mean gestational age at birth 36.6 weeks) were included in the study. The Weibull model best fit the HC data (prenatal adjusted R2 = 0.95, postnatal adjusted R2 = 0.95), while the Gompertz model had the worst fit (prenatal adjusted R2 = 0.56, postnatal adjusted R2 = 0.39) across both cohorts. Prenatal MMC repair patients had significantly larger HC measurements than their postnatal repair counterparts. The 50th percentile of the Weibull curve was determined as a useful threshold for hydrocephalus treatment: children with HC measurements that crossed and remained above this threshold were significantly more likely to have hydrocephalus treatment regardless of time of MMC repair (prenatal relative risk [RR] 10.0 [95% CI 1.424–70.220], sensitivity 85.7% [95% CI 0.499–0.984], and specificity 82.4% [95% CI 0.600–0.948]; postnatal RR 4.750 [95% CI 1.341–16.822], sensitivity 90.5% [95% CI 0.728–0.980], and specificity 75.0% [95% CI 0.471–0.924]). The HC growth curves of the MMC patients treated prenatally were significantly larger than the WHO HC curves (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

The Weibull model was identified as the HC growth curve with the best fit for MMC patients and serves as a useful predictor of hydrocephalus treatment. For MMC patients with hydrocephalus, prenatal repair patients fit the model well but postnatal repair patients did not, potentially indicating different mechanisms of hydrocephalus development. Those treated prenatally had significantly larger HC measurements compared with both the general population and those treated postnatally. Further study is needed to understand the long-term cognitive outcomes and optimal management of clinically asymptomatic patients with large HC measurements who were treated prenatally for MMC.
Risk factors for delayed postoperative hemorrhage in patients with brain arteriovenous malformations: an analysis of the nationwide multicenter prospective registry MATCH study
Authors: Yan Debin , Yuan Kexin , Chen Yu , Zheng Kaihong , Han Heze , Li Zhipeng , Zhang Haibin , Li Ruinan , Wang Ke , Zhang Yukun , Chen Xiaolin , Zhao Yuanli
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Reducing the incidence of delayed postoperative hemorrhage (DPH) is one of the challenges in the surgical treatment of patients with brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs). This study aimed to identify several risk factors for DPH after bAVM resection and evaluate the impact of these risk factors in patients with bAVMs.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients with bAVMs who underwent microsurgical resection between August 2011 and September 2021. Patients were divided into either the DPH group or non-DPH group based on whether they experienced a postoperative intracerebral hemorrhage into the bAVM bed within 14 days after bAVM resection. Factors associated with DPH were assessed using multivariate logistic regression analyses.

RESULTS

A total of 1284 consecutive patients with bAVMs were evaluated; DPH events occurred in 18 patients (1.4%). There were several differences in vascular architecture between the two cohorts. A giant nidus, a nidus involved in the eloquent area, a periventricular nidus, and a nidus accompanied by venous ectasia were more likely to be associated with DPH events. The multivariate analysis identified two independent factors associated with DPH: maximum diameter (OR 1.44 per 1-cm increase, 95% CI 1.13–1.83) and periventricular lesion (OR 4.10, 95% CI 1.33–12.59). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the maximum lesion diameter and development of DPH was 0.71 (95% CI 0.58–0.84). The cutoff value for the maximum bAVM diameter was 4.15 cm. Furthermore, patients with a giant bAVM, of which the maximum diameter was ≥ 4.15 cm, had a higher DPH risk after surgery (HR 5.79, 95% CI 2.01–16.67; p < 0.01). The incidence rates of DPH for patients with periventricular lesions were higher than those for patients without periventricular lesions (HR 4.50, 95% CI 1.77–11.40; p < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with giant bAVMs or periventricular lesions are at higher risk for DPH after surgery. Strategies such as blood pressure control, preoperative embolization, intraoperative monitoring, and careful patient selection should be considered to reduce the risk of DPH in high-risk patients.
Laser interstitial thermal therapy for new and recurrent meningioma: a prospective and retrospective case series
Authors: Chiang Veronica L. , Pugazenthi Sangami , Leidig William A. , Rodriguez Analiz , Prabhu Sujit , Haskell-Mendoza Aden P. , Fecci Peter E. , Placantonakis Dimitris G. , Abram Steven R. , Lega Bradley , Kim Albert H.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors in adults and a subset are aggressive lesions resistant to standard therapies. Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) has been successfully applied to other brain tumors, and recent work aims to explore the safety and long-term outcome experiences of LITT for both new and recurrent meningiomas. The authors’ objective was to report safety and outcomes data of the largest cohort of LITT-treated meningioma patients to date.

METHODS

Eight United States–based hospitals enrolled patients with meningioma in the Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic NeuroBlate System (LAANTERN) prospective multicenter registry and/or contributed additional retrospective enrollments for this cohort study. Demographic, procedural, safety, and outcomes data were collected and analyzed using standard statistical methods.

RESULTS

Twenty adult patients (12 prospective and 8 retrospective) with LITT-targeted meningiomas were accrued. Patients underwent LITT for new (6 patients) and recurrent (14 patients) tumors (ranging from the 1st to 12th recurrence). The 30-day complication rate was 10%. Twenty percent of patients (4/20) had exhausted all other treatment options. Median length of follow-up was 1.3 years. One-third of new (2/6) and one-half of recurrent (7/14) meningiomas had disease progression during follow-up. One-year estimated local control (LC), progression-free survival, and overall survival rates were 55.3%, 48.4%, and 86.3%, respectively. In the 12 patients who had ≥ 91% ablative coverage, 1-year estimated LC was 61.4%. The complication rate was 10% (2/20), with 1 complication being transient and resolving postoperatively.

CONCLUSIONS

This cohort study supports the safety of the procedure for this tumor type. LITT can offer a much-needed treatment option, especially for patients with multiply recurrent meningiomas who have limited remaining alternatives.
A ventriculomegaly feature computational pipeline to improve the screening of normal pressure hydrocephalus on CT
Authors: Kadaba Sridhar Sharada , Kuang Rui , Dysterheft Robb Jen , Samadani Uzma
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to develop a computational pipeline that extracts objective features of ventriculomegaly from non-contrast CT (NCCT) for the accurate classification of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) from headache controls (HCs), Alzheimer’s dementia (AD), and posttraumatic encephalomalacia (PTE).

METHODS

Patients with possible NPH (n = 79) and a subset with definite NPH (DefNPH; n = 29) were retrospectively identified in the Veterans Affairs Informatics and Computing Infrastructure system, along with the AD (n = 62), PTE (n = 53), and HC (n = 59) cohorts. Image-processing pipelines were developed to extract a novel feature capturing the maximum eccentricity of the lateral ventricles (MaxEccLV), a proxy splenial angle (p-SA), the Evans indices (EI-x, -y, and -z), callosal angle, normalized maximum third-ventricle width, and CSF to brain volume ratio from their NCCT scans. The authors used t-tests to examine group differences in the features and multivariate logistic regression models for classification. Additionally, the NPH versus HC classifier was validated on external data.

RESULTS

When NPH and DefNPH were compared with HC, AD, and PTE, significant differences were found in all features except the p-SA, which only significantly differed between NPH and PTE. The test-set area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity were 0.98, 100%, and 98.3% for NPH versus HC classification; 0.94, 87.3%, and 85.5% for NPH versus AD; 0.96, 92.4%, and 90.6% for NPH versus PTE; and 0.96, 94%, and 88% for NPH versus the other groups using logistic regression under five-fold cross-validation. Consistently high performance was noted for DefNPH. The NPH versus HC classifier provided an AUC of 0.84, sensitivity of 76.9%, and specificity of 90% when assessed on external data.

CONCLUSIONS

Including the novel MaxEccLV, this framework computes useful features of ventriculomegaly, which had not previously been algorithmically assessed on NCCT. This framework successfully classified possible and definite NPH from HC, AD, and PTE. Following validation on larger representative cohorts, this objective and accessible tool may aid in screening for NPH and differentiating it from symptomatic mimics such as AD and PTE.
Preclinical assessment of a noncooled MR thermometry–based neurosurgical laser therapy system
Authors: Singh Hargunbir , Osswald Christian R. , Rossman Aaron , Knappe Verena , Schneider Lonnie , Floyd Candace L. , Rolston John D.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) has recently gained interest as an ablative stereotactic procedure for intractable epilepsy, movement disorders, and brain tumors. Conventionally, a LITT system consists of a laser generator and cooled laser applicator, which is a fiber optic core surrounded by a sheath through which cooled fluid is pumped. However, this footprint can make the system bulky and nonmobile, limit the maximum depth of targeting, and increase the chances of breakdown. Herein, the authors conduct a preclinical assessment of a noncooled MRgLITT system in a porcine model.

METHODS

Three-tesla MRI was used to guide the in vivo placement of noncooled laser applicators in the porcine brain. The study consisted of a survival arm and terminal arm. The laser was activated at a power of 4–7 W for ≤ 180 seconds. Temperature changes were monitored using the MR thermometry software ThermoGuide in the survival arm (n = 5) or both ThermoGuide software and adjacently inserted thermal probes in the terminal arm (n = 3). Thermal damage was determined by the software using the temperature-time relationship of cumulative equivalent minutes at 43°C (CEM43). Temperatures calculated by the software were compared with those recorded by the temperature probes. The dimensions of thermal damage thresholds (TDTs; 2–9, 10–59, 60–239, ≥ 240 CEM43 isolines) given by MR thermometry were compared with the dimensions of irreversible damage on histopathological analysis.

RESULTS

There was a strong correlation between temperature recordings by ThermoGuide and those by thermal probes at both 4 mm (r = 0.96) and 8 mm (r = 0.80), with a mean absolute error of 0.76°C ± 2.13°C and 0.17°C ± 1.65°C at 4 and 8 mm, respectively. The area of 2–9 CEM43 was larger than the area of irreversible damage seen on histopathological analysis. The dimensions of the 10 and 60 CEM43 correlated well with dimensions of the lesion on histopathological analysis. A well-defined border (≤ 1 mm) was observed between the area of irreversible damage and healthy brain tissue.

CONCLUSIONS

This preclinical assessment showed that the noncooled LITT system was able to precisely reach the target and create well-defined lesions within a margin of safety, without any adverse effects. MR thermometry software provided an accurate near-real-time temperature of the brain tissue, and dimensions of the lesion as visualized by the software correlated well with histopathological findings. Further studies to test the system’s efficacy and safety in human subjects are in progress.
A novel approach to evaluation of lumbar bone density using Hounsfield units in volume of interest on computed tomography imaging
Authors: Fujimoto Masashi , Miyazaki Takahiro , Yamamoto Atsushi , Ikezawa Munenari , Tanioka Satoru , Nishikawa Hirofumi , Mizuno Masaki , Suzuki Hidenori
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD), as assessed with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and Hounsfield units (HU) measured in volumes of interest (VOIs) and regions of interest (ROIs) on lumbar spine CT.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was performed on data of lumbar vertebrae obtained from patients who underwent both DEXA and lumbar spine CT scan within a 6-month period. Vertebrae with a history of compression fracture, infectious spondylitis, cement reinforcement, or lumbar surgery were excluded. HU measurements were performed in the VOI and ROI (midaxial, midcoronal, and midsagittal sections) with CT, whereas BMD was assessed with DEXA. Statistical analyses, including correlation assessments and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses, were performed.

RESULTS

This analysis included 712 lumbar vertebrae, with a median patient age of 72.0 years. BMD values and HU measurements in the VOI increased sequentially from L1 to L4, whereas HU values in the ROI did not show a consistent pattern. HU values in the VOI consistently showed a stronger correlation with BMD than those in the ROI. ROC analysis revealed patient-level cutoff values for the diagnosis of osteoporosis at different lumbar vertebral levels with high sensitivity and specificity, as well as an excellent area under the curve.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first study to introduce a novel approach using the HU value in the VOI to assess bone health at the lumbar spine. There is a strong correlation between the HU value in the VOI and BMD, and the HU value in the VOI can be used to predict osteoporosis.
Preoperative diagnosis of mental health disorder and dysphagia following anterior cervical spine surgery
Authors: Zavras Athan G. , Vucicevic Rajko S. , Federico Vincent P. , Nolte Michael T. , Shepard Nicholas A. , Sayari Arash J. , Colman Matthew W.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

Mental health disorders (MHDs) have been linked to worse postoperative outcomes after various surgical procedures. Past studies have also demonstrated a higher prevalence of dysphagia in both acute and community mental health settings. Dysphagia is among the most common complications following anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS); however, current literature describing the association between an established diagnosis of an MHD and the rate of dysphagia after ACSS is sparse.

METHODS

All patients who underwent ACSS between 2014 and 2020 with a minimum of 6 months of follow-up were retrospectively evaluated at a single institution. Patients were divided into cohorts depending on an established diagnosis of an MHD: the first had no established MHD (non-MHD); the second included patients with a diagnosed MHD. Outcomes were measured using pre- and postoperative patient-reported outcome scores, which included the Swallowing Quality of Life survey for dysphagia, as well as physical and mental health questionnaires. Postoperative dysphagia surveys were obtained at final follow-up for both patient cohorts.

RESULTS

A total of 68 and 124 patients with and without a diagnosis of a MHD were assessed. The MHD group reported significantly worse baseline Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System depression scale scores (p < 0.001), 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (p < 0.001), and Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (p = 0.001) mental health components compared to non-MHD group. This group continued to have worse mental health status in the postoperative period, as reported by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System depression scale scores (p = 0.024), 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (p = 0.019), and Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (p = 0.027). Postoperative assessment of Swallowing Quality of Life scores (expressed as the mean ± SD) also showed worse dysphagia outcomes in the MHD cohort (80.1 ± 12.2) than in the non-MHD cohort (86.0 ± 12.1, p = 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

ACSS is associated with significantly higher postoperative dysphagia in patients diagnosed with an MHD when compared to patients without an established mental health diagnosis. Given the high prevalence of MHDs in patients with spinal pathology, it is important for spine surgeons to take note of the increased incidence of dysphagia faced by this patient population.
ОПТИМІЗАЦІЯ РЕЖИМІВ ПОМЕЛУ ТАМПОНАЖНОГО ЦЕМЕНТУ ДЛЯ ДОСЯГНЕННЯ ОПТИМАЛЬНОГО РОЗТІКАННЯ ТА ВОДОВІДДІЛЕННЯ ЦЕМЕНТНОГО ТІСТА
Authors: Кротюк О. І. , Дворкін Л.Й.,
Published: March 2024

В статті викладені виробничі та лабораторні дослідження технології тампонажного цементу, наведені залежності які дозволяють забезпечити режимні параметри помелу, що забезпечують мінімальне водовідділення та підвищене розтікання цементного тіста.
АКТУАЛІЗАЦІЯ РОЗРОБКИ ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНОГО ПРОЦЕСУ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕХНОГЕННИХ ВІДХОДІВ В БУДІВЕЛЬНОМУ ВИРОБНИЦТВІ
Authors: Ломовацький С.І. , Назаренко О.М. , Березовська А.О., , Іщенко О.С. , Кулік М.В., , Сторчай Н.С.,
Published: March 2024

Завдання відновлення міст та житлового фонду вимагає по новому подивитися на планування нових кварталів будівництва та реконструкцію старого житлового фонду. Виникає потреба розробки нових матеріалів, з новими теплотехнічними можливостями. Вимоги промислового міста будувати промислові та житлові квартали потребує достатню кількість будівельних матеріалів. Проектування нових заводів та районних комплексів по  виробництву штучних матеріалів примушує створювати компактні проекти з максимальною концентрацією  інженерних комунікацій. Наявність певної кількості промислових відходів може технічно покращити технологічний процес виробництва з сировинним матеріальним балансом.. Розуміння собівартості технологічного  продукту для покращення фізико хімічних властивостей будівельних матеріалів. Додавання літологічно корисного та хімічного цінного елементів мікрокремнезему та каоліну може істотно сбалансувати хімічну формулу матеріалу. Залучення регіональних експертів для оцінки теплотехнічних розрахунків  громадських будівель та підприємств допомагає покращувати хімічну формулу кінцевого будівельного продукту. Покроковий аналіз шляхів енергозбереження та подальших рекомендацій дозволяє обирати кращі теплотехнічні рішення. Фактор оптимізації є окупність будівельних проектів. Ці сучасні рішення дозволяють технічно окреслити майбутні об'єкти для термомодернізації та зниження експлуатаційних витрат будівель, кварталів, районів, міст.
ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНІ ТА ЧИСЛОВІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ НАПРУЖЕНО-ДЕФОРМОВАНОГО СТАНУ ЗАЛІЗОБЕТОННОЇ ДВОШАРНІРНОЇ АРКИ З ВИСОКОМІЦНОГО БЕТОНУ
Authors: Бабич Є. М., , Караван В.В., , Караван Б. В.,
Published: March 2024

Експериментальним шляхом досліджено роботу двошарнірної залізобетонної арки з високоміцного швидкотверднучого бетону. На основі отриманих даних побудовані та описані графіки і залежності. Проведено числовий експеримент – виконані розрахунки дослідних арок у ПК «ЛІРА-САПР» методом скінченних елементів, співставленні дані числового експерименту з експериментальними дослідженнями арки.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ І ПОСИЛЕННЯ ЗАЛІЗОБЕТОННИХ ПЛИТ ПОКРИТТЯ НА МУКАЧІВСЬКОМУ ЗАВОДІ БУДІВЕЛЬНИХ ВИРОБІВ.
Authors: Лучко Й.Й., , Пенцак А.Я., , Парнета Б.З.,
Published: March 2024

У даній роботі представлено аналіз та результати натурних обстежень і досліджень залізобетонних плит покриття на Мукачівському заводі будівельних виробів. Виконано розрахунок та запроектовано конструкцію посилення плит покриття у формувальному цеху МЗБВ. На підставі розрахунків та аналізу натурних обстежень сформульовані пропозиції і розроблено рекомендації та наведено технологію посилення залізобетонних  плит покриття.
ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ СІМЕЙСТВА ЖОРСТКОСТІ ПРОМІЖНОГО ШАРУ ДЛЯ РОЗРАХУНКУ ЕФЕКТИВНОЇ ТОВЩИНИ БАГАТОШАРОВИХ СКЛЯНИХ ПЛИТ
Authors: Осадчук Т.Ю., , Фамуляк Ю.Є., , Регуш А.Я., , Буханєц Д.
Published: March 2024

Представлено особливості визначення коефіцієнта передавання зсуву ω проміжного шару для багатошарових скляних плит згідно з EN16613 (2019). Коефіцієнти прийняті для різних випадків навантаження та сімейств жорсткості проміжних шарів на основі пружних властивостей плівки EVASAFE. Обчислено величини, необхідні для розрахунку ефективної товщини згідно з EN16612 (2019).
المنسوجات في معجم لسان العرب نماذج من صورها على الآثار العربية الإسلامية
Authors: حمودي القيسي نوري , حسين العبيدي صلاح
Published: March 2024

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عمارة القصور في الألف الثالث والثاني قبل الميلاد دراسة مقارنة
Authors: عباس إسراء
Published: March 2024

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On the Solvability of Iterative Systems of Fractional-Order Differential Equations with Parameterized Integral Boundary Conditions
Authors: Boddu Muralee Bala Krushna , Khuddush Mahammad
Published: March 2024

The aim of this paper is to determine the eigenvalue intervals of $\mu_{\mathtt{k}},~1\le \mathtt{k}\le \mathtt{n}$ for which an iterative system of a class of fractional-order differential equations with parameterized integral boundary conditions (BCs) has at least one positive solution by means of standard fixed point theorem of cone type. To the best of our knowledge, this will be the first time that we attempt to reach such findings for the topic at hand in the literature. The obtained results in the paper are illustrated with an example of their feasibility.
Diamonds in the New Century: innovations and prospects
Authors: Iushkina Nadezhda
Published: March 2024

We will discuss not only the use of diamonds in jewelry but also their significance in industry. Diamonds are not just ornaments, it is engineering marvels. The chapter will explore the application of diamonds in the industrial sector, including their use in material processing, the creation of high-precision medical equipment, and even in the aerospace industry. We will delve into the use of diamonds in drilling, cutting, grinding, and the development of high-tech materials. Diamonds, often associated with luxury and jewelry, also hold significant importance in engineering and industry. Thanks to their unique physical and chemical properties, diamonds are used in various fields where high hardness, thermal conductivity, and wear resistance are required.
Evaluating the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Apple Cider Vinegar on Bacteria and Fungi Isolated from Vaginitis
Authors: Hameed Shaymaa Jaber
Published: March 2024

Vaginitis is a prevalent medical illness that affects a substantial proportion of women, mostly attributed to the excessive proliferation of bacteria and fungi. The objective of this study was to assess the antimicrobial effectiveness of Apple Cider Vinegar against bacteria and fungi that were obtained from cases of vaginitis. 50 vaginal swabs were collected from vaginitis patients at private clinics in Kirkuk City, Iraq (10 pregnant women and 40 non-pregnant women). The research included the isolation and identification of bacterial and fungal isolates. All isolates performed the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration and disc diffusion techniques tests. Different concentrations of apple cider vinegar (20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 100%) were tested against the isolates and Standard antibiotic drugs were used as positive controls. The results of 50 patients were examined, showing that 22 (44%) had bacterial vaginitis and 39 (78%) had fungal vaginitis. Vaginitis was more prevalent in pregnant women compared with non-pregnant. Staphylococcus aureus recorded 14 (24.9%) out of the 54 bacterial isolates, followed by Echerichia coli, Group B- Streptococcus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa respectively. whereas Candida albicans recorded 30 (61.2%) out of the 49 fungal isolates, followed by Candida tropicalis and Candida parapsilosis, respectively. The findings showed a range of sensitivity to apple cider vinegar among the isolated samples. The efficacy of apple cider vinegar was found to be greater against fungal isolates compared to bacterial isolates, with a higher effectiveness observed against gram-negative bacteria in comparison to gram-positive bacteria. The highest MIC values were found for Gram-positive bacteria, which recorded 125 (µg/mL), followed by Gram-negative bacteria, 62.5 μg/ml. While the lowest MIC values for the isolated fungi were (31.25 μg/ml). A comparison to traditional antimicrobial drugs has highlighted ACV's potential as an alternative treatment for vaginitis. According to these findings, ACV may be an effective treatment choice for vaginitis.
State primary special standard of the unit of length GET 199-2024: ensuring the uniformity of measurements of high-precision total stations and their analogues in the mode of three-dimensional measurements
Authors: Donchenko S. I. , Denisenko O. V. , Silvestrov I. S. , Mazurkevich A. V. , Lesnichenko V. I.
Published: March 2024

The metrological support of optical-electronic means of measuring spatial coordinates is described. To meet modern consumer requirements for the accuracy of measurements of spatial coordinates with electronic tacheometers and their analogues (laser scanners, absolute trackers), the State primary special standard of the unit of length GET 199-2024 includes technical means for reproducing, storing and transmitting the unit of length in three-dimensional measurement mode. A reference complex of three-dimensional measurements (coordinate measurements, coordinate increments) has been developed and studied. The means and methods for transmitting a unit of length are presented, as well as the metrological characteristics of the GET 199-2024 in the mode of measuring coordinate increments (length). The sources of non-excluded systematic error and the standard deviation of the measurement result are determined.  As a result of the research performed, it became possible to reproduce a unit of length in the mode of measuring coordinate increments in the range of 0–60 m with a standard deviation of no more than 25 μm for 10 independent measurements and a non-excluded systematic error (with a confidence probability of 0.99) of 19 μm. The functionality of the GET 199-2024 will allow solving current problems of metrological support for high-precision electronic total stations and their analogues in three-dimensional measurement mode.
Sosialisasi Istilah-Istilah Bahasa Inggris Dalam Kewirausahaan (Kajian Sosiolinguistik) (203-211)
Authors: Haryati Haryati , Egilistiani Rahmita
Published: March 2024

Di periode endemi saat ini, banyak para wirausahawan memulai untuk membuka usaha mereka yang diawali dengan usaha rumahan, tetapi kebanyakan dari mereka tidak begitu paham mengenai istilah-istilah dalam bahasa Inggris yang sering digunakan dalam kewiraushaan dan strategi yang harus mereka terapkan Tujuan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) untuk mensosialisasikan istilah-istilah dalam bahasa Inggris dalam kewirausahaan dan strategi bagaimana memulai usaha dan mengembangkan usaha. Metode dalam menjabarkan hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan mendeskripsikan hasil kuesioner para peserta,secara eksplisit. Instrumen yang digunakan penulis adalah wawancara sebelum kegiatan sosialisasi dan kuesioner yang didistribusikan setelah kegiatan sosialisai. Sasaran kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini ditargetkan kepada anggota lembaga DIALEKTIKA sebanyak 30 peserta yang memiliki keanekaragaman latar belakang. Hasil kegiatan PkM menunjukan bahwa istilah jargon COD menempati posisi teratas dengan presentase 23% dari jumlah responden. Ini menunjukkan bahwa istilah COD sangat populer di berbagai macam bidang usaha yang diminati peserta. Selain itu, manfaat sosialisasi terkait istilah-istilah kewirausaahaan yaitu dapat membuka kesempatan untuk membuat bisnis.Kata  kunci:  Istilah-istilah bahasa Inggris, kewirausahaan, strategi
Understanding Cross Cultural Differences In Building Effective Communication at Work (223-235)
Authors: Imambachri Sapto Hadi , Junaedi Edi , Sugiyarto Sugiyarto
Published: March 2024

Manusia tumbuh dan berkembang di dalam lingkungan dimana kebiasaan, nilai â€“ nilai hidup  diturunkan dari satu generasi ke generasi berikutnya, sehingga membentuk pola pikir yang berbeda  serta mempunyai tingkah laku yang khas bagi para penduduknya. Cara berpikir dan bertingkah laku tersebut membentuk apa yang disebut Budaya yang  melalui proses panjang pendidikan dan pengajaran yang diberikan secara temurun oleh orang tua, guru, dan masyarakat sekitar kita baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Dengan munculnya era komunikasi modern dengan menggunakan internet secara tidak langsung mempermudah manusia dari belahan dunia yang berbeda dapat berkomunikasi, akan tetapi sering juga terjadi miskomunikasi dikarenakan faktor budaya tersebut ataupun dikarenakan merasa bahwa cara pandang yang terbaik adalah berasal dari pemikirannya sendiri ataupun kelompoknya,sehingga mengakibatkan kondisi yang tidak menguntungkan. Dengan memperhatikan kondisi ekonomi dunia dimana dunia kedepan akan menjadi small Village, setiap manusia dapat berinteraksi,sehingga perlu adanya pemahaman mengenai mengapa manusia berpola pikir berbeda, oleh karena itu memahami pentingnya hofstede theori yaitu : Power distance,Collectivism Vs Individualism,uncertainty Avoidance,Femininity vs Masculinity, dan Longterm vs short term orientation, serta pemahaman proses komunikasi yang efektif dimana field of experience memegang bagian terbesar dalam komunikasi yang efektif, disamping itu Edward T Hall menggambarkan ada dua budaya yang mempengaruhi bagaimana seseorang berinteraksi, yaitu budaya konteks tinggi yang lebih mementingkan gesture dan kepercayaan dalam berkomunikasi seperti terjadi di Jepang dan negara- negara Arab dan ada juga budaya konteks rendah yang lebih mengandalkan komunikasi verbal  untuk berkomunikasi secara efektif , seperti di negara barat,  maka dapat diharapkan terjalinnya komunikasi yang baik antara individu dari negara berbeda.Dengan keinginan untuk memahami budaya orang lain atau budaya suatu masyarakat sangat penting, terutama bagi orang-orang yang bekerja dibidang perdagangan Internasional, maupun industri pariwisata , termasuk diantaranya para manajer, para pengambil keputusan, atau para petugas yang dalam pekerjaan sehari-harinya melakukan hubungan, interaksi atau kontak langsung dengan orang-orang yang berasal dari dan memiliki kebudayaan yang berbeda.Kata kunci: lintas budaya, komunikasi efektif
Etika Dan Etiket Peserta Didik Di Yayasan Sahabat Yatim BintaroTangerang Selatan (246-252)
Authors: Benazir Dyas Mulyani , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: March 2024

Etika telah diajarkan sejak di bangku sekolah, namun dalam hidup bermasyarakat terkadang lupa untuk menerapkannya. Etika seseorang dapat baik atau tidak dapat dilihat saat berinteraksi dengan orang lain, terutama saat seorang peserta didik berinteraksi dengan para pengajar di yayasan. Sehingga etika sangat penting untuk dipelajari dan etiket peserta didik juga sangat perlu untuk diterapkan, agar dapat menciptakan peserta didik yang berakhlak baik, karena mereka yang akan menjadi penerus masa depan bangsa. Salah satunya Yayasan Sahabat Yatim yang terletak di daerah Bintaro Tangerang Selatan, para peserta didik di Yayasan Sahabat Yatim ini dalam kegiatan sehari-hari.selalu memperhatikan etika dan etiket sebagai peserta didik. Namun dalam prosesnya kadang terjadi kendala dalam pelaksanaannya dikarenakan para peserta didik yang masih anak-anak, jadi diperlukan perhatian ekstra dalam menerapkan etika dan etiket di Yayasan.  Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat bersifat edukasi dialog-partisipatif dengan cara menerangkan mengenai pentingnya mempelajari etika dan etiket yang diterapkan di Yayasan Sahabat Yatim Bintaro Tangerang Selatan. Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga melibatkan peserta didik di Yayasan Rumah Yatim. Hasil kegiatan ini para peserta didik dijelaskan mengenai etika dalam kegiatan sehari seperti di sekolah.. Disamping itu juga menumbuhkan kesadaran peserta didik untuk menjalankan etiket yang diterapkan di Yayasan Sahabat Yatim, karena nilai etika sudah seharusnya menjadi tujuan utama dalam hidup bermasyarakat agar menjadi bermoral dan beretika.Kata kunci: etika, etiket, peserta didik
Penanaman Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Religius Dalam Membentuk Insan beriman, Bertakwa, Berwawasan Global dan Berakhlak Mulia (272-283)
Authors: Darmawan Deni , Anwar Mohamad , Thorik Sylvia Hasanah
Published: March 2024

Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) di Yayasan Sahabat Yatim dengan judul Penanaman Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Religius Dalam Membentuk Insan beriman, bertakwa, berwawasan global dan berakhlak Mulia. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter religius melalui pembelajaran, pembiasaan, keteladanan, penilaian dan penguatan. Dalam proses penananam pembelajaran bisa dilakukan dengan gim yang menyenangkan. Melalui pembelajaran, pembiasaan/pembudayaan, keteladanan, penilaian, dan penguatan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini diharapkan pengurus bisa melakukan ke-lima proses tersebut sehingga proses menanammkan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter religius akan membentuk santri menjadi insan beriman, berwawasan global an berakhak mulia.Kata  kunci:  pendidikan karakter, religius, beriman, berwawasan global, akhak mulia.
Formation of French-speaking Linguistic-Social-Cultural Competence: Professional-Methodical Perspectives
Authors: Maiier N.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. The acquisition of linguistic and sociocultural competence by students is greatly influenced by the professional and methodological competence of the French language teacher. This involves possessing specific methodical knowledge and skills. Therefore, studying the methods of teaching foreign languages in higher education is essential for developing these competencies. Purpose. This article aims to explore the nuances of the professional and methodical training of prospective French language teachers for shaping students’ linguistic and sociocultural competence. Methods. The research employs critical analysis, observation of the educational process, and systematization and generalization of results. Results. Recommendations for prospective teachers include acquiring knowledge about the concept of “linguistic-sociocultural competence” and its components. This encompasses the goals and principles for forming students’ French-speaking linguistic and socio-cultural competence, as well as methods, techniques, and means for integrated development. Methodical skills are honed through professional and methodical tasks in practical classes and independent extracurricular work. Various task types – analytical, modeling, and creative – are proposed, with examples provided for preparing teachers to foster students’ linguistic and sociocultural competence. Conclusion. Features of the professional-methodical training for prospective French language teachers, such as the selection of educational material, modeling professional-methodical activities, and task performance, contribute to achieving the desired outcome. Positive experiences in implementing such technology into the educational process allow higher education students to master methodological skills.
Steroid-responsive dual neuronal antibody-positive paraneoplastic encephalitis
Authors: Vani Nemalidinne Krishna , Anand Rajiv , Rehani Varun
Published: March 2024

Here, we report the case of an elderly African male with multifocal neuraxial involvement in the form of progressive parkinsonism and ataxia over a year. On evaluation, dual neuronal antibody positivity was detected. A diagnosis of paraneoplastic encephalitis was made without any detection of primary neoplasm. He was successfully managed with pulse steroid therapy followed by oral steroid and steroid-sparing oral immunosuppressive drug without any need for intravenous immunoglobulin or plasma exchange.
An unusual case of multiple skin abscesses caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a 6-year-old boy
Authors: Vinayaka G , Vijaya Surya Kiran K M , Amulya V , R Darshan
Published: March 2024

This report is a rare case of a 6-year-old child presenting with multiple skin abscesses resulting from a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection post blunt trauma to the pelvic region. Staphylococcus aureus poses challenges due to its antibiotic resistance. The child’s condition, marked by sepsis and extensive abscesses, prompted a multidisciplinary approach involving antibiotic therapy and surgical interventions. The MRSA strain exhibited resistance to various antibiotics, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment as per the case. The case underlines the complexities of managing multi-site MRSA infections and emphasizes the significance of accurate diagnosis, appropriate antibiotic selection, and surgical intervention for successful outcomes.
Conversando con el alumnado: una propuesta para la acción pedagógica
Authors: Campos Cancino Guillermo Alejandro
Published: March 2024

Los profesores tienen un rol importante, porque hay enseñanzas que van más allá de exponer un conocimiento y que conectan con una manera de ser y estar en la vida. El objetivo de esta iniciativa educativa se centró en sistematizar la implementación de una estrategia para fomentar la comunicación profesor-alumnos en el ámbito de la educación superior. Metodología: La propuesta se adscribe a los principios del paradigma interpretativo, concretizado en un enfoque introspectivo-vivencial. La técnica para la recolección de los datos consistió en una entrevista no estructurada, aplicada a 21 estudiantes voluntarios del Grado de Magisterio en Educación Primaria, pertenecientes a la Facultad de Educación del Campus María Zambrano de Segovia (España). Resultados: Se observó que la participación en la experiencia educativa fue una vivencia positiva para los estudiantes y favoreció el ambiente en el aula, estimulando la participación activa en las clases y contribuyendo a una mayor asistencia a la asignatura a lo largo del curso académico de aquellos alumnos que participaron en la entrevista. Además, se destacó de manera positiva la dedicación por parte del docente. Conclusión: La propuesta educativa fue bien acogida por el alumnado y generó un impacto positivo en el clima del aula y en el desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.