bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Various Mental Disorders: A Narrative Review
Authors: Salemi Mohammad Hossein , Sobhi-Gharamaleki Nasser
Published: February 2024

Context: Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) is a non-invasive method to stimulate the brain, which has recently been used to treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is one of the most widely used tES protocols. This study aimed to review the effectiveness of tDCS for the treatment of various mental disorders. Evidence Acquisition: The present study is a narrative review type, for which more than 55 articles and scientific reports were downloaded using MeSH terms related to the subject of the study by reliable and international databases. Considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 25 studies were selected, and the results of those studies were recorded. Results: Transcranial direct current stimulation significantly affected the treatment of various mental disorders, including depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety disorders. In addition, this treatment method improved the symptoms of each of the aforementioned mental disorders. Conclusions: Based on the findings, the use of tDCS can be effective in improving mental disorders. However, it seems necessary to conduct more studies to achieve reassuring findings due to limited results in some areas.
Explaining the Characteristics of Nursing Managers in Transformational Management: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Akbari Ayob , Mahmoudirad Gholamhossein
Published: February 2024

Background: Transformational management (TM) focuses on the characteristics and behaviors required for a manager to empower and motivate team members. Nursing managers and leaders who practice TM mostly demonstrate varying degrees of transformational characteristics. Objectives: This study aimed to explain the characteristics of nursing managers in TM. Methods: In this study, we used the qualitative content analysis method. Twenty-two nursing managers were selected through purposive sampling within April 2022 to September 2023. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Data analysis followed the technique recommended by Graneheim and Lundman (2020). All interview sessions were recorded, transcribed in a Word file, and subsequently entered and analyzed in MAXQDA (2020). Results: After analyzing the data and extracting 423 open codes, seven subcategories and three final categories emerged regarding the characteristics required for nursing managers in TM. The identified characteristics in this study include the creation of a transformational culture, an ethics-oriented approach, and institutionalization of changes. Conclusions: By identifying and applying the characteristics essential to TM, nursing managers can initiate valuable changes. This, in turn, leads to transformation within their management style, the nursing profession, and the improvement of health services.
Visual methods for documenting the preservation of large-sized synapsids at Richards Spur
Authors: MAHO Tea , HOLMES Robert , REISZ Robert R.
Published: February 2024

Large isolated skeletal elements, including those of sphenacodontid and ophiacodontid synapsids from the upland cave systems of the Richards Spur locality, Oklahoma, are described. Multiple forms of visual representation, including coquille and stipple drawings, are used to document and examine the isolated elements. A fragmentary anterior portion of a dentary has the sphenacodontid four-leaf clover plicidentine attachment within the tooth roots, but the teeth are all of uniform size, and the symphyseal area is relatively slender and does not curve upward, suggesting that the specimen may not belong to any known member of the clade. A larger humerus with only the distal end preserved and a complete astragalus have distinct characteristics which are attributable to the sphenacodontid Dimetrodon Cope, 1878. A second, smaller humerus was identified to belong to Ophiacodon Marsh, 1878, cf. O. navajovicus and represents the first record of an ophiacodontid at Richards Spur. Finally, two large sphenacodontid interclavicles were discovered, with one having unusual growths representing a pathological condition. Typically, large amniotes are quite rare in this early Permian upland ecosystem, but the discovery of the new material shows that large synapsids are present at Richards Spur.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Experiental Learning terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Geografi Kelas XII IPS di SMA N 1 Palupuh Kabupaten Agam
Authors: Fitri Hilma , Nova Sari
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the Experiential Learning learning model in improving student learning outcomes in geography subjects at SMA N 1 Palupuh, Agam Regency. This type of research is quantitative, with pseudo-experimental methods. The research design used was pretest-posttest Control Group Design.  The research sample was class XII IPS 1 as an experimental class and class XII IPS 2 as a control class. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with a sample of 40 people. Based on the results of this study, the results of the hypothesis test were obtained, namely the results of the t test where the value of Tcalculate (4.413) > Ttable (1.686). Thus, Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. It can be concluded that there is an influence of the Experiential Learning learning model on student learning outcomes in class XII social studies geography subjects at SMA N 1 Palupuh, Agam Regency.
Prevalencia de urgencias odontológicas en pacientes pediátricos atendidos en un establecimiento de salud público peruano
Authors: Tolentino Carlos Beth , Pacheco Valenzuela Rosmery , Passano Del Carpio Sebastian Armando
Published: February 2024

Introducción: Las urgencias odontológicas son situaciones que se presenta de forma repentina o inesperada ocasionando daño al órgano dentario y la estructura dentaria adyacente comprometiendo la salud bucal del paciente requiriendo una atención inmediata y eficiente. Objetivo: Determinar la Prevalencia de Urgencias Odontológicas en Pacientes de 6 a 12 años atendidos en el Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño de Breña en el periodo Julio 2016 -Julio 2018. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio tipo básica descriptivo retrospectivo y transversal, en una población de 427 historias clínicas de niños de 6 a 12 años ingresados por urgencia al Instituto Nacional Salud del Niño de Breña, para la obtención de datos se usó de una ficha de recolección de datos, tomando en cuenta los datos del paciente y el origen de las urgencias odontológicas que forman parte de la investigación. Resultados: Del tamaño de la muestra conformado por 427 historias clínicas de niños de 6 a 12 años con prevalencia de las urgencias Odontológicas en el periodo de dos años, presentándose en el estudio realizado el traumatismo dentoalveolar prevalece en segundo lugar (24.8%), representando la lesión en el tejido periodontal y en el sexo masculino en un 6,6% entre las edades de 6 años en un 3,5%. La enfermedad periodontal es menos prevalente en las urgencias odontológicas en un 5.6% siendo el más frecuente la gingivitis predominando en el sexo masculino en un 3% entre las edades 11 a 12 años 1.9%. Las enfermedades pulpares es una de las urgencias odontológicas con mayor prevalencia representando en un 48.2% predominando los abscesos alveolares y en el sexo masculino en un 11.7% entre los 7 a 8 años en un 6,3%. La celulitis facial odontogénica representa en 22.5% de las urgencias Odontológicas predominando en el sexo masculino en un 14.8% entre las edades 7 a 8 años en un 8%. Conclusiones: Las urgencias odontológicas en niños son ocasionadas por las enfermedades pulpares, siendo el más frecuente los abscesos alveolares y en el sexo masculino y entre las edades de 7 a 8 años.
New Tic Disorder in a Child With Cystic Fibrosis Treated With Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor
Authors: Duehlmeyer Stephanie R. , Elson E. Claire , Oermann Christopher M.
Published: February 2024

The widespread use of highly effective cystic fibrosis transmembrane-conductance regulator ­modulator therapy has dramatically altered the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis. Clinical trials leading to ­modulator approval by the US Food and Drug Administration demonstrated improvements in major ­outcome measures including pulmonary function, gastrointestinal symptoms, and quality of life. Subsequent clinical experience has confirmed significant improvement across these domains. Adverse effects reported ­during clinical trials included headache and dizziness amongst others including upper respiratory infections, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, and elevated serum transaminases. Post marketing clinical experience has suggested that there may be additional central nervous system adverse effects resulting from modulator therapy. Reported events after initiation of cystic fibrosis transmembrane-conductance regulator modulator treatment include headaches and increased prevalence of mental health concerns including anxiety and depression. We report a new tic disorder in a 7-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis treated with elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor.
Influence of Cloud Computing Technology on Performance at International Business Machines Africa
Authors: Ouma Caren , Gitonga Antony
Published: February 2024

Studies have been carried out regarding emerging technologies and performance, but few have been conducted in the IT industry, hence the need to fill the gap within IBM Africa which is an IT firm. Specifically, cloud computing has not been studied within an IT firm. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of cloud computing technology on performance at IBM Africa. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study targeted 184 employees from IBM Africa, and a stratified random sampling technique was used. Analysis was done quantitatively by employing inferential and descriptive statistics. Inferential statistics were in the form of linear regression, correlation, ANOVA, and T-test. The study found a weak positive correlation of 0.343 between cloud computing technology and performance. The results of the model summary indicated 10.9% of the variance in performance. The regression coefficient results indicated that cloud computing technology significantly predicted performance indicated by ???? of 0.348. The ANOVA results indicated that cloud computing technology significantly affected performance indicated by an F-value of 13.827. Perceived benefits that come with cloud computing led to the adoption of cloud computing indicated by a mean of 4.24. Cloud computing enhanced the efficiency of operations indicated by a mean of 4.22 and improved customer relationships indicated by a mean of 4.2. The study concluded that, a positive correlation between cloud computing technology and performance. The top management supported the adoption of cloud computing. There exists a positive correlation between data analytics technology and performance. Big data analytics led to better customer-driven business. There exists a positive correlation between AI technology and performance. The study recommends that the management should continually use cloud computing technology, train all its staff on the use, and come up with measures that may hinder effective use of the technology.
Open Source Intelligence as an Approach to Investigating Criminal Events by Journalists (Case Study of the 2019 Forest and Land Fires in the Investigation Report of the Trace of the Geni-Starting Corporation in Tempo Magazine)
Authors:   Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia, Novarizal Riky , Siregar Rahmat Amin ,   Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia, Abu Hassan Mohd Syaiful Nizam ,   Universitas Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia, Herman Herman ,   Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Forest and land fires in Indonesia in 2019 reached 1.65 million hectares. Some of the burned areas are included in the concession areas of large corporations. The development of digital forensic studies makes investigations possible. One such method is Open Source Intelligence, which is defined as an intelligence gathering discipline that consists of gathering information from public or open sources and analyzing that information to produce valuable intelligence. The purpose of this research is to determine the use of Open Source Intelligence as an investigative approach used by journalists to uncover the facts of a crime. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with analysis of Digital Forensics theory, Newsmaking Criminology, and Journalism theories to see how Open Source Intelligence opportunities in revealing the facts of the 2019 forest and land fires committed by companies in South Sumatra, West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan.
Evaluating Text Quality of GPT Engine Davinci-003 and GPT Engine Davinci Generation Using BLEU Score
Authors: Heryanto Yayan , Triayudi Agung
Published: February 2024

The improvement of text generation based on language models has witnessed significant progress in the field of natural language processing with the use of Transformer-based language models, such as GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer). In this study, we conduct an evaluation of text quality using the BLEU (Bilingual Evaluation Understudy) score for two prominent GPT engines: Davinci-003 and Davinci. We generated questions and answers related to Python from internet sources as input data. The BLEU score comparison revealed that Davinci-003 achieved a higher score of 0.035, while Davinci attained a score of 0.021. Additionally, for the response times, with Davinci demonstrating an average response time of 4.20 seconds, while Davinci-003 exhibited a slightly longer average response time of 6.59 seconds. The decision of whether to use Davinci-003 or Davinci for chatbot development should be made based on the specific project requirements. If prioritizing text quality is paramount, Davinci-003 emerges as the superior choice due to its higher BLEU score. However, if faster response times are of greater importance, Davinci may be the more suitable option. Ultimately, the selection should align with the unique needs and objectives of the chatbot development project.
Wykorzystanie metody epsilon do badania wpływu czynników determinujących opinie konsumentów
Authors: Nehrebecka Natalia , Grudkowska Sylwia
Published: February 2024

The article presents the relative influence of macroeconomic indicators of consumer confidence in Poland. The analysis was based upon monthly data from the period January 2004 – July 2008. The survey was carried out using the epsilon method, which allows calculating the relative weights of indicators, taking into account the correlation between the regressors. The application of this approach has enabled the simultaneous examination of the impact, of each of the 13 individual variables, on particular consumer activity indicators. The most essential influence on the opinions and forecasts of respondents includes the information on the unemployment rate, the number of job offers, the Swiss franc exchange rate, the retail trade turnover and the value of credits granted to individuals by the banking sector. Minor impact of the credit interests in real terms was noted. The relatively high amount of average earnings was important only for forecasts of significant purchases and saving money.
Analiza wyników osiąganych przez otwarte fundusze inwestycyjne
Authors: Czempas Jan , Majewska Zofia
Published: February 2024

The aim of this paper is the analysis of the degree of stability of mutual funds performance (diversification between the funds' positions in various rankings in terms of the return rates achieved in the years 1998–2007). The attempt of evaluating the changes that have taken place in the analyzed period of time was also made. The authors used the Kendall's and Babington-Smith's ratio and Spearman's rank correlation ratio for this purpose. The survey took up 101 open investment funds and specialized open funds functioning on the Polish capital market in the years 1998–2007. The evaluation indicated that even the most successful funds managers were not able to achieve stable above-average performance and maintain it for a long time. The rankings analysis revealed that none of the Polish investment funds systematically generated results better than those achieved by other professional investors or relevant benchmarks. A significant variability of the return rates was observed in the different periods, instead of constant, systematically generated, above-average rates of return.
Statystyka w państwie demokratycznym
Authors: Szreder Mirosław
Published: February 2024

Basic knowledge of statistical methods by local and central authorities, and members of the society, accompanied by an efficient system of official statistics together with free access to statistical files are crucial elements of a contemporary democracy. The author describes the role of statistics in developing both the system of communication within the society, and the democracy as a whole. Among theoretical challenges of statistics, the author pays special attention to the need for combining various sources of information in statistical research, and to the significance of using sampling information in statistical surveys, including opinion polls.
Spisy powszechne XXI wieku
Authors: Dygaszewicz Janusz
Published: February 2024

Census works conducted in a traditional method and using electronic technique were compared in the article. The author discusses legal acts concerning the coming Agricultural as well as Population and Housing Censuses. A new census conducting method, connecting direct surveys and administrative data sources, will be used. The paper discusses the organisation of the data processing taking into account data protection too. Some cases of digital maps use in censuses were given at the end of the article.
Ekonometryczny model szacowania liczby urodzeń dla Polski
Authors: Florczak Waldemar
Published: February 2024

The paper presents a proposal of the gamma distribution model generating total live birth quantity as well as by the mother's age. Parameters of the gamma distribution became function of adequate social and economic as well as demographic factors. Consequently, partial fertility coefficients were made to depend on external considerations. The variance of the theoretical fertility coefficient was explained to determine birth quantity (total and by mother's age). Due to appearance of few potential adequate regressors, the regression method was used for the estimation of structural parameters. The sampling covered the years 1970–2005.
Wpływ gospodarki opartej na wiedzy na rozwój regionalny
Authors: Bal-Domańska Beata
Published: February 2024

The article follows the direction set by applied econometrics. It presents an attempt, by means of statistics and econometric modelling methods, of measuring interdependencies between European economies at NUTS 2 level and the selected factors of knowledge based economy. Panel data estimation techniques were used for measuring these interdependencies. The suggested research procedure, using models based on pre-set effect, becomes an effective tool for measuring the interdependencies between regional development and knowledge based economy factors. The research results point to a strong relation between the level of regional development and the structure of factors crucial for knowledge based economy. The regions presenting a higher level of regional development are characterized by a more favorable structure of knowledge based economy factors.
Zmiany liczby podmiotów gospodarczych w przekrojach regionalnych
Authors: Markowicz Iwona
Published: February 2024

The 90's of the 20th century in Poland were a period of economic development. Freedom of establishing and carrying on a business was caused rising new, mainly small economic entities. The structure of the company population has changed, the number of big entities has decreasing and a number of small ones has increasing rapidly. Optional amount of companies can be calculate according to Hozer's "Quantum Satis" theory as a relation of household number to the economic entities, which should amounted about five (5). The paper presents analysis of this rate in Poland, in Zachodniopomorskie voivodship, and in Szczecin in years 1995–2008.
Komputeryzacja firm polskich w latach 2005–2008
Authors: Nierebiński Roman , Pawlak Hanna
Published: February 2024

This publication presents statistical data relating to certain aspects of the use of computers by companies in 2008, obtained on the basis of a survey of business Internet users in Poland. Respondents were asked to use the various functions offered by the computers, access to computers of employees, the effects of computer implementation in the company, and plans to purchase computers in the future. It has been found among others that most companies use computers for clerical with and as a tool to use the Internet (over 96% of companies) and almost 3/4 of respondents said that computers have become essential to the enterprise. In the period 2005–2008 a minimal increase of indices concerning computer use, access to computers as well as a perception of their role and the intention to purchase computers in the future was observed in entities.
Ludność według płci i wieku na podstawie spisów powszechnych w latach 1921 i 1931
Authors: Stańczyk Elżbieta
Published: February 2024

Poland's population structure by sex and age in the period between the two World Wars (based on censuses of 1921 and 1931) has been discussed in the article. Rate of feminization in total and by age groups as well as median age were some of the measures used in the analysis. The diversity of factor distributions in urban and rural areas as well as in voivodships and country districts were stressed. Furthermore, the demographic old age coefficient, indices of people demographic burden (with children and old people) as well as the coefficient of demographic youth were used. Discovered changes of the coefficients in the period 1921–1931 were evidence of gradual ageing of the Second Polish Republic's society.
Rodność i umieralność na ziemiach polskich w kontekście teorii przejścia demograficznego
Authors: Stańczyk Elżbieta
Published: February 2024

An attempt was made, in the article, to explain changes of people's fertility and mortality in ln 1918–1939 in context of the demographic transition as well as to determine transition phase periods. To set the beginning and the end of the "right" demographic transition, the non-linear regression (approximation by anti-logistic function in connection with the simple substitution method) was used in case of rigid fertility and mortality rates. According to the used methodology, it was found the "right" demographic transition (decrease in the mortality outdistanced decrease in the fertility) took place about 1885 on the Polish areas. Important differences in the level and dynamic of the fertility and mortality in different Poland's districts were indicated in the study too. On the basis of estimated models for each district it was stated, i.a. that the earliest (about 1871 and 1875) distinct collapse of the mortality trend took place in the west and south areas. From the time the "right" demographic transition was done on the areas. Moreover, on the basis of mortality tables from the twenty year period between two World Wars, it was recognized the value increase of the average life expectancy as well as a minor increase of the average years number of the reproduction age of the Poland's population (total: men and women).
Nowe tendencje w metodologii badań statystycznych
Authors: Szutkowska Jolanta
Published: February 2024

The article concerns the present question "how we can investigate changes effectively, reliably and punctually, using existing methodological solutions, in condition of the new IC development trends, world economy globalisation as well as climatic changes?". A complexity of socio-economic as well as ecologic processes causes increased needs of survey processes and of the methods used. The main question is how to investigate to receive a complex knowledge on the surveyed phenomenon. The article presents the current trends in subjects and survey methods used by both Eurostat and CSO (GUS) as well as the relationship of the methodology with statistical survey phases and the data quality, general recommendations concerning methodological description improvement in statistical publications and their role to identify good practices as well as some examples of methodological trends in the statistical survey integration and general direction of methodological unit activities. The creation of the methodology as a tool of the efficient management in statistics results from the study. It leads to creation of high quality statistics for the knowledge based society.
Fostering Islamic Personality Students through The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers
Authors: Usman Muhammad Umair Khan , Madania Intan , Ratna Rizky Dwi , Nur Kholis Mohammad Maulana
Published: February 2024

This article aims to describe the role of Islamic education teachers in shaping students' Islamic personality character. What is the role of Islamic education teachers in collaborating with Islamic education methods? How do Islamic Education teachers foster students in everyday life? How do teachers develop learning strategies in the Industrial Revolution era? This article uses literature study research, which collects sources from books and scientific articles. The findings in this paper are that teachers, in developing children's character, must be consistent with the principles of the teaching profession. Teachers have a dual role as motivators, collaborators, mentors, role models, and educators. The role serves to improve not only students' intelligence but also Islamic values. This role of teacher is also called scientific integration, namely balancing science education with cultural and Islamic values.
EFFECTS OF LEAD ACETATE ON RESPIRATORY BEATS AND OPERCULUM ACTIVITIES OF SNAKEHEAD FISH, CHANNA PUNCTATUS
Authors:   Department of Zoology, D.S. College, Aligarh, affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India- 202002, kumar Sunil , Kumar Virendra ,   Department of Zoology, D.S. College, Aligarh, affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India- 202002, Maheshwari Manish ,   Department of Zoology, D.S. College, Aligarh, affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India- 202002
Published: February 2024

Channa punctatus, a species of freshwater fish, was subjected to an experiment to measure the effects of lead acetate on its morphology, respiratory rate, and operculum activity. The fish in the experiment were dosed with lead acetate, which might have entered their bodies through their gills, skin, or digestive systems. Lead acetate was shown to have accumulated on the gills, operculum, morphology, and respiratory rate of the cichlid fish Channa punctatus. Fishes are particularly vulnerable to the accumulation of heavy metals in fresh water since they are the top consumer in aquatic systems. Fish consumption may have an effect on humans, especially in regions where fish is a staple meal. Keyboard: Lead Acetate, Behavioral changes, Operculum movement, Channa punctatus.
La educación universitaria privada en argentina
Authors: Barsky Osvaldo , Corengia Ángela
Published: February 2024

En este artículo se analiza la evolución histórica de las universidades privadas argentinas con especial referencia a las últimas décadas. Se analiza su relevante expansión reciente y se destaca que los controles de calidad explícitos existentes en el país han generado un sistema de calidad superior a los existentes en los otros países de la región que han seguido modelos de “absorción de demanda” con peso casi exclusivo de los programas de docencia. La experiencia de estas décadas indica que las universidades privadas han sido capaces de sobrevivir en períodos de crisis económicas globales para expandirse en momentos de auge económico, y que estas tendencias tienden a mantenerse.
Las barreras ocultas en la universidad
Authors: Durand Julio
Published: February 2024

Mientras el mundo universitario celebra el centenario de la Reforma de 1918, comienzan a despuntar algunos temas con potencial para torcer la tendencia declinante que ha mostrado el sistema universitario argentino en los últimos 50 años, tras haber sido líder en calidad, alcance y cobertura. Muchos países de la región han sido capaces de cambiar el funcionamiento de sus instituciones universitarias, sin abandonar su identidad. Se modernizaron, adoptando las mejores prácticas y los sistemas de educación más innovadores, productivos e inclusivos del mundo.

 

Uno de los temas de mayor potencial reformador es el establecimiento de un sistema de reconocimiento y transferencia de los estudios realizados. Se conocen como sistemas de créditos, que el Gobierno ha decidido denominar RTF (reconocimiento de trayectos formativos). Hace años, Europa adoptó el sistema de transferencia de créditos, que resultó la herramienta práctica para que el "proceso de Bolonia" culminara exitosamente con la creación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, y se generara una increíble dinámica estudiantil y académica.
Nota Editorial
Authors: De Vincenzi Marcelo , Pons Claudia
Published: February 2024

Esta edición de la revista RAIA presenta cuatro artículos describiendo novedosas herramientas de software que ofrecen soporte a actividades gubernamentales, educativas y sanitarias.
Verificación de Programas Distribuidos
Authors: Rosenfeld Ricardo
Published: February 2024

Este artículo completa nuestra serie de cuatro artículos sobre la verificación axiomática de programas, que planteamos en el marco del proyecto del CAETI para construir un ambiente de soporte al desarrollo de software. En particular, concluimos el análisis de los programas concurrentes iniciado en la publicación anterior, considerando ahora la familia de los programas distribuidos, caracterizados por contar con procesos con variables disjuntas y que se comunican mediante mensajes. Como siempre, destacamos el principio de utilizar las axiomáticas como guías para la obtención de programas correctos por construcción, y la observación de que las nociones fundamentales de predicado invariante y función variante constituyen la base metodológica en todos los paradigmas de programación.
Genome-Wide Characterization and Expression Analysis of Annexin Genes under High-Temperature Stress in Sorghum bicolor L.
Authors: Whyte Terik Djabeng , Sipahi Hulya
Published: February 2024

The annexin family is found in animals and plants and responds to a wide range of environmental stressors. In this study, 19 annexin proteins were identified based on their putative annexin repeats in Sorghum bicolor and further grouped on a phylogenic tree. These genes were randomly distributed across seven chromosomes. The amino acid length of sorghum annexins (SbAnn) varied from 241 (SbAnn3) to 370 (SbAnn2). Additionally, selective pressure analysis suggests the role of purification selection in conserving the annexin gene family in sorghum. Most SbAnns were located in the nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplast, and mitochondrion. Also, higher syntenic relationships were observed between S. bicolor and monocots (S. italica, Z. mays, and O. sativa) than in A. thaliana. Cis-acting elements in the SbAnns gene promoters were grouped into response to light, hormone and environmental stress, and development-related elements. A number of miRNAs related to abiotic stress response targeted eleven SbAnns. Furthermore, five (SbAnn 4, 5, 14, 15, and 18) of the seven SbAnn genes utilized had relatively higher fold change under high-temperature treatment. This research provides insights into the characterization and functions of annexins under high temperatures.
Study of the Vegetation of Romania’s Western Carpathians’ Peatland Ecosystems Created by the Phytocoenoses of the Carici echinatae-Sphagnetum Relationship from a Phytosociological, Ecological and Ecoprotective Perspective
Authors: Burescu Laviniu Ioan Nuțu , Pop Iulia-Florina , Vlad Ioana Andra , (Burescu) Morar Eugenia Adriana , Mateș Constantin Iosif , Szilard Bartha
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to develop a phytosociological, ecological, cytogenetic, eco-protective and economic study of the vegetation of the wetland ecosystems in the Vlădeasa Massif built by the phytocoenoses of the association Carici echinatae-Sphagnetum (Balázs 1942) Soó 1955. In order to attain the aim and objectives put forward we carried out 10 phytocoenological surveys in the phytocoenoses during the optimal vegetation periods during 2020-2021. The taxonomically inventoried species were included in an association table by the criteria of their belonging to the basic coenotaxa of the association, alliance, order, vegetation class. The outcomes of the phytocoenosis research of the vegetation of the wetland ecosystems were processed, analysed, interpreted based on tables, histograms, diagrams, regarding the numerical and percentage weight of the species in the ecological categories of bioforms, phytogeographic elements (geoelements) and cytogenetic elements. The ecological behaviour of the species confined in ecosystems was also analysed by their relationship with ecological factors, soil moisture, air temperature and chemical reaction of the soil. The current state of ecosystems, potential threats, sustainable conservation of biodiversity, dynamics of phytocenoses, economic and scientific relevance were also subjected to research. The results obtained in the surveyed territory bring concrete answers to the questions formulated and were analysed, compared numerically and as percentage with the data provided by two reference scientific works belonging to authors who independently carried out research with a similar topic in two different geographical regions of the Western Carpathians. The conclusion provides us that the surveyed peatland in the Vlădeasa Massif has a predominantly mesohygrophilic (40%) to hygrophilic (28%), microthermic (46%) to micromesothermic (24%), ionic amphitolerant (38%) to acidophilic (22%) character, dominant species are hemicryptophytes (66.1%) and bryophytes (10.7%) and from the point of view of phytogeographic elements, the circumpolar plants are most representative (32.2%). Polyploid species (62%) dominate peat bogs from Vlădeasa Massif.
Intervention auf Irrwegen
Authors: Bustami Ammar , Kahl Verena
Published: February 2024

Am 29.12.2023 reichte Südafrika Klage vor dem Internationalen Gerichtshof (IGH) gegen Israel wegen Verstößen gegen die Völkermordkonvention im Gazastreifen ein. Zusätzlich zum Hauptsacheantrag begehrte Südafrika im einstweiligen Rechtsschutz den Erlass von vorsorglichen Maßnahmen („Provisional Measures“), auf die sich auch die zweitägige Anhörung der Parteien bezog. Am zweiten Tag der Anhörungen verkündete Deutschland, zugunsten Israels zu intervenieren, mit der Begründung, der Vorwurf des Völkermords entbehre jeder Grundlage. Neben einer Zusammenfassung der Parteivorträge und der Eilrechtsschutzentscheidung des IGH vom 26.1.2024 beleuchtet der Beitrag die deutsche Rolle im Hauptsacheverfahren. Vor dem Hintergrund der aktuellen Entscheidung wie auch der Pluralität deutscher historischer Verantwortung droht die geplante Intervention der Glaubwürdigkeit Deutschlands im multilateralen System weiter zu schaden und die Universalität des Völkerrechts auszuhöhlen.
The Degree of Practicing Agile Leadership Traits by Secondary School Mafraq Governorate in from the Teachers' Point of View Principals
Authors: Harahsheh Alaa
Published: February 2024

The study aimed to find out the degree of practicing the traits of agile leadership by secondary school principals in Mafraq Governorate from the teachers’ point of view, and to reveal individual differences in the response of the study sample that is attributed to the variable (gender, years of experience), where the analytical approach was used. The study population consisted of all secondary school teachers in Mafraq Governorate for the year 2022/23 AD, and a random sample consisting of (257) male and female teachers was selected from the population study (20395) male and female teachers. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire consisting of (5) dimensions was prepared, namely: (the trait of humility, the trait of calmness, the trait of wisdom, the trait of patience , the trait of objectivity). The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were verified, and the data was collected and processed statistically in the (SPSS) program. The results of the study showed that the degree of practicing agile leadership traits by secondary school principals from the teachers' point of view in Mafraq governorate was very high, and that there are no statistically significant differences due to the gender variable nor to the years of experience.

      The study recommended providing the necessary training for school principals, providing clear standards for the requirements of agile leadership, periodic evaluation of the availability of agile leadership requirements in educational institutions, and the Ministry of Education in Jordan appointing secondary school principals from the same region to create a harmonious climate between principals and teachers.
Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas (GAPS) en el Cultivo de Cacao (Teobroma cacao) Injerto en la Parroquia Luz de América.
Authors: Añazco Chávez Joffre Paúl , Correa Romero Edwin Javier , Celi Sabando Kristley David , Purcachi Ramos Vanesa Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

La aplicación de las BPA en campo busca potencializar los resultados de producción y por ende aumentar el rendimiento económico, al ser aplicadas en un cultivo como cacao se obtiene una mejora en estos aspectos. Esta investigación tuvo como fin el evaluar la manera en que las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas mejoran una explotación de cacao, para ello se plantearon 3 tratamientos con el fin de evidenciar estos resultados; el tratamiento 1 fue el testigo en el cual no se utilizó ninguna metodología de trabajo, en el tratamiento 2 se aplicó el control de malezas, poda que realiza el agricultor y control fitosanitario de plagas y enfermedades, al tratamiento 3 se aplicó fertilización, control de malezas, poda técnica y control fitosanitario. De forma paralela se realizaron capacitaciones en las BPA para que el productor de cacao pueda decidir si aplicarlas en base a los resultados obtenidos, los cuales fueron: en el T1 se observó 18% de presencia de Phytophthora y 40% de monilia en mazorca y un incremento de productividad de solo 10 mazorcas en la proyección de mayo a agosto; el T2 presentó 7% y 10% de incidencia de Phytophthora y monilia respectivamente con un incremento de 30 mazorcas en el período mayo - agosto; el tratamiento T3 presentó mejores resultados con una incidencia del 3% de Phytophthora, 5% de monilia y un incremento de 52 mazorcas por planta en el período de mayo hasta agosto
Implementación de un sistema de salud en el centro médico de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo Riobamba – Ecuador
Authors: Centeno Aulla Hernán Darío
Published: February 2024

En el trabajo presentado se detalla sobre el desarrollo de un sistema de salud para la gestión de citas médicas e historias clínicas, el mismo que fue implementado en Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), este sistema fue modelado bajo la arquitectura cliente servidor y la comunicación entre las capas se lo hace por medio de servicios JSON. Para el desarrollo del sistema se optó por las siguientes herramientas: el framework de Angular, SQL server 2016 y Type script. Los módulos integrados permiten llevar una gestión digital de datos generados en el proceso de consultas médicas, además el sistema cuenta con un perfil de administración general quien asigna y crea perfiles de usuario; entre los perfiles se cuenta con: administrador, enfermera, farmacia, secretaria y médico. El producto final obtenido es un sistema de salud que satisface las necedades planteadas por el  departamento médico y pacientes de la ESPOCH, la etapa final del proyecto es cuantificar el grado de satisfacción y la eficacia del sistema con los usuarios del mismo, para lo cual se planteó una hipótesis nula y alterna, y haciendo uso del método estadístico de chi cuadrado, se hizo un análisis de los datos obtenidos, para este caso se tomó un grado de libertad igual a 6 y un margen de error de 1%, de esta manera se obtiene valor critico (Vc) igual a 12,59 y de la matriz de distribución de chi cuadrado de (x^2) se obtuvo un valor igual a 1,33. Con los valores obtenidos aplicando el método estadístico de chi cuadrado se acepta la hipótesis, determinando que el sistema cumple las expectativas planteadas previo a su desarrollo.
Strokovna stališča Slovenskega združenja za reproduktivno medicino (SZRM) o menopavzni medicini
Authors: Franić Damir , Pinter Bojana , Vlaisavljević Veljko , Srnovršnik Tinkara , Šabović Mišo , Nikolajević Jovana , Simetinger Gabrijela , Reljič Milan , Knez Jure , Geršak Ksenija , Barbič Matija , Janež Andrej , Pirtošek Zvezdan , Kocjan Tomaž
Published: February 2024

Obravnava žensk v obdobju predmenopavze, ob menopavzi in kasneje se je v novem tisočletju pomembno spremenila. Randomizirane klinične raziskave so bistveno omejile indikacije za uvedbo hormonskega zdravljenja (HZ) in s tem menopavzno medicino postavile pred velik izziv. Na srečo so najnovejša dognanja potrdila, da je ob pravilni uporabi in izbiri HZ korist še vedno bistveno večja od tveganja. Zato smo pripravili posodobljena stališča o menopavzni medicini, ki so v skladu z aktualnimi mednarodnimi priporočili in prilagojena posebnostim slovenskega prostora.
Monitoramento farmacoterapêutico: correção de distúrbios hidroeletrolíticos em unidade de Terapia intensiva - UTI
Authors: Mendes Cunha Eduardo , Braz da Cunha Káttia Maria
Published: February 2024

Os distúrbios hidroeletrolíticos constituem desbalanços na homeostase corpórea, considerando os fluidos corporais distribuídos dinamicamente. A manutenção dessa ordem em termos, tanto de volume, quanto de composição bioquímica, é essencial para que os eventos aconteçam de forma mais fisiológica. Nos serviços de emergência, pacientes com alterações na homeostase normalmente apresentam distúrbios hidroeletrolíticos. A análise da prescrição medicamentosa representa uma das possíveis fontes de informação para realização de estudos, sendo a primeira etapa da cadeia de utilização de medicamentos um elo de comunicação entre os profissionais envolvidos no cuidado ao paciente. O objetivo deste estudo prospectivo foi avaliar de forma quantitativa e descritiva se as prescrições de soluções hidroeletrolíticas para correção e reposição estavam de acordo com as diretrizes propostas para segurança do paciente. Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo, quantitativo, descritivo que analisou prescrições de pacientes em terapia intensiva que continham reposições hidroeletrolíticas. O estudo foi realizado em um hospital público do DF por um período de três meses – iniciando no mês de março de 2023 até o 31 de maio 2023. O presente trabalho avaliou 187 prescrições de 16 pacientes no período citado das quais: 47 continham cloreto de potássio 10% (25,13%), 7 foram cloreto de sódio 20% (3,74%), 30 eram cloreto de potássio oral (16%), 42 foram fosfato de potássio (22,45%), 29 compunham fosfatos tricalcico (15,50%), 22 incluíam gliconato de cálcio (11,76%), 7 eram sulfatos de magnésio 10% (3,74%) e 3 sulfatos de magnésio 50% (1,68%). Evidenciou-se 209 erros em 187 prescrições analisadas onde: 45,9% das prescrições apresentaram erros quanto à velocidade de infusão, 21,7% das prescrições continham erros relacionados a diluição dos eletrólitos e 7,6% relacionados a via de administração. 24,8% deveriam conter informações sobre ajuste para função renal. O trabalho foi capaz de evidenciar e quantificar erros no serviço prestado no período. Neste estudo demonstrou-se que os principais erros envolvendo eletrólitos foram com diluição e tempo de administração, os quais trazem grande impacto para a segurança do paciente.
Performance and carbon emissions of a diesel/oxy-hydrogen dual-fuel engine with oxy-hydrogen injection variation under low and medium load conditions
Authors: Felayati Frengki Mohamad , Prasutiyon Hadi , Janah Sholikhatul , Wijaya Dimas Hadi , Saputra Mukhammat Bayu , Semin Semin
Published: February 2024

Reducing carbon emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) from diesel engines struggled with engine performance challenges and fossil fuel limitations. Besides, huge transportation such as ships hardly replaced diesel engines due to the higher thermal efficiency and low operation cost. Oxy-hydrogen gas, as a carbon-free gas, could potentially improve diesel engine performance and carbon emissions. Most of the studies tried to identify the effect of oxy-hydrogen induction into diesel engine combustion on performance and emissions. However, this study evaluated oxy-hydrogen injector sizes to the diesel engine performance and carbon emissions at several loads and several engine speed conditions. Overall, the result showed that the oxy-hydrogen gas injection into the diesel engine’s intake port improved the performance and carbon emissions compared to the single diesel fuel as a baseline. High engine performance with low carbon emissions could be achieved at low and medium engine load conditions with high engine speeds. Moreover, smaller oxy-hydrogen injector sizes were suitable for the medium engine load and vice versa, to improve the performance and carbon emissions. At low load, the engine performance improvement of engine torque, specific fuel consumption, and thermal efficiency were 1800 to 2200 rpm. Moreover, the CO2 and CO emissions reductions were also suitable with 2200 rpm with a bigger oxy-hydrogen gas injector (6 mm). Furthermore, at medium load, the engine performance improved at 1400 rpm but the CO2 and CO emissions were lower at 2200 rpm with a small oxy-hydrogen gas injector (4 mm). The engine operation at 2200 rpm with a 4 mm injector also improved the engine performance regarding carbon emissions reduction. However, injecting oxy-hydrogen gas into diesel engines had the potential to enhance the engine performance and reduce carbon emissions, moving closer to achieving zero emissions
PPG Students’ Perception of PPG Program in Developing Their Teaching Ability
Authors: Abbas Azwar , Amaliawati Shafira , Aulia Nila , Agustiningrum Tessana
Published: February 2024

The integration of music into self-studying English dialect learning has picked up consideration due to its potential viability. This think about investigates the recognitions and suppositions of people locked in in autodidactic English dialect learning through music. The inquire about utilizes a subjective approach to accumulate bits of knowledge into the encounters and perspectives of six members from Ahmad Dahlan University. The discoveries uncover differing points of view on the utilize of music in self-studying English dialect, with a few emphasizing its critical commitments to elocution, lexicon, and tuning in abilities, whereas others express a inclination for elective dialect learning strategies. The subjective information sheds light on the potential benefits and challenges related with utilizing music as a device for dialect learning. The ponder highlights the require for advance investigate to pick up a more profound understanding of the adequacy of music in dialect securing. The potential benefits of music in dialect learning, counting it effect on memory, cognitive components, and in general dialect improvement, emphasize the significance of proceeded inquire about and integration of music into dialect instructing. The discoveries too propose that the utilize of music in self-study for English dialect learning can offer an inventive approach, giving autonomy and person inspiration for learners.