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Functional Outcome of Patients Following Intra-articular Tibal Plateau Fractures
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia, Birze Arnis , Vētra Rūdolfs ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia; Faculty of Residency, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia; Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Latvia, Jakušonoka Ruta ,   Department of Orthopaedics, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Tibial plateau fractures are injuries that often require surgical treatment due to their complexity. The management of these fractures can be challenging and may lead to complications and functional impairment, impacting daily activities significantly. Aim of the study. The aim of this study was to evaluate of the functional outcome of patients with intra-articular tibial plateau fractures following surgical treatment and to compare the functional outcome between low-energy and high-energy trauma patients following surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures. Materials and methods. The study enrolled a total of 108 patients with proximal tibia fractures who were admitted to the Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics between December of 2018 and December 2021. Among them, 88 patients (81,5%) underwent surgical treatment and were included in research groups. Fractures were evaluated using anteroposterior radiograph and computed tomography images and were categorized according to AO/OTA and Schatzker classifications. The patients were divided into two groups: Group A consisted of patients with low-energy trauma, and Group B included patients with high-energy trauma. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Results. The study assessed the functional outcome of 45 patients (51,1%) who underwent surgery between 11 and 43 months ago. Among them, Group A consisted of 30 patients with an average age of 54,4 years, and they achieved a mean LEFS score of 54,3 SD +/- 17. On the other hand, Group B included 15 patients with a mean age of 53,4 years, and their average LEFS score was 52 SD +/- 16,8. Statistical analysis using the Mann-Whitney test revealed no significant differences in the mean LEFS score between the two groups, U = 210,0, p = 0,718. When examining the individual activities covered within the LEFS assessment, there were no statistically significant differences observed between the two groups. Conclusions. Our research findings suggest that, in patients with tibial plateau fractures resulting from low-energy and high-energy trauma, there is no significant difference in post-operative functional outcomes, as per the Schatzker classification of these fractures. This suggests that relying solely on the Schatzker classification may not be adequate for predicting functional outcomes. Factors beyond the appearance of the fracture on anteroposterior radiographs seem to wield substantial influence in determining functional outcomes. Keywords: tibial plateau fracture; functional outcomes; Schatzker classification.
Incidência de flebite em acessos venosos periféricos de pacientes internados
Authors: Ciríaco Alexandrina de Aguiar , Pires Bruna Maiara Ferreira Barreto , Mello Lívia Fajin de , Peres Ellen Marcia , Costa Carolina Cabral Pereira da , Faria Cristiene , Gomes Helena Ferraz , Anjos Laura Queiroz dos , Rodrigues Quezia Marques , Chami Ariana de Sousa
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: verificar a incidência de flebite em acessos venosos periféricos de pacientes internados em uma enfermaria clínica. Métodos: Estudo tipo coorte prospectivo realizado em um hospital universitário da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. A amostra foi constituída por 24 pacientes em uso de AVP. A coleta de dados foi guiada por um questionário estruturado e realizada observação diária dos AVPs do momento da inserção a retirada. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística simples. Para medir o efeito da exposição das variáveis explanatórias sobre o desfecho flebite, utilizou-se o odds ratio (OR) e para verificar associação entre as variáveis aplicou-se o teste qui – quadrado. Utilizou-se, também, para análise o software Jamovi versão 1.2.27, considerando significância estatística quando p < 0,05. Resultados: Verificou-se a presença de flebite em 41,6% dos acessos venosos periféricos avaliados. Houve associação estatisticamente significativa dos casos de flebite com uso de fármacos irritantes (p = 0,046) e em acessos venosos periféricos com mais de uma tentativa de punção (p = 0,009). Não se verificou associação de flebite com as demais variáveis inclusas no resultado. Conclusão: A incidência de flebite apresentou valores mais elevados que os recomendados pela Infusion Nurses Society.
Acquired vitelliform lesion: A lesser diagnosed entity
Authors: Walinjkar Jaydeep Avinash , Patel Afroz Qasim , Sundaram S. Natarajan
Published: May 2024

We report a case of 56-year-old female patient who came to our retina department with diminution of vision in both eyes (BE) for three years. She was treated with anti-vascular growth factor injections in BE for choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) at another medical facility three months back. Her best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 6/24, N18, and 6/9, N8 in the right and left eyes, respectively. Fundus showed vitelliform lesions and subretinal deposits in BE. We could not find any evidence of CNVM on optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography. We made a provisional diagnosis of adult-onset foveomacular dystrophy (AOFVD). After the literature review and investigations, we made a clinical diagnosis of acquired vitelliform lesion (AVL). The lesion is usually located between the retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptors, which may occur as an isolated entity or in conjunction with other comorbidities. Hence, it is very important to differentiate AVL from CNVM to avoid unnecessary treatment.
Relationship between 25-hydroxy Vitamin D level and surgical site infection in spine surgery
Authors: Liu Serena , Sulovari Aron , Joo Peter , Thirukumaran Caroline , Benn Lancelot , Mesfin Addisu
Published: May 2024

Background:

25-hydroxy Vitamin D (25[OH]D) level has been shown to have antimicrobial and wound healing effects in animal models. Low preoperative 25(OH)D has been shown to correlate with surgical site infection (SSI) in thoracolumbar spine surgery.

Methods:

This study involved 545 patients undergoing thoracolumbar spine surgery from 2012 to 2019 at an academic medical center. We evaluated the serum 25(OH)D level (i.e., adequate level = level 30–60 ng/dL), along with SSI, body mass index, and smoking status. Statistical analysis was done using bivariate analysis with Fisher’s exact, Wilcoxon rank-sum test and multivarible logisitic regression analyses.

Results:

We included 545 patients in the study, and there were no statistical differences in the average preoperative 25(OH)D between SSI and non-SSI groups. The average 25(OH)D in the non-SSI group was 31.6 ng/dL ± 13.6, and the SSI group was 35.7 ng/dL ± 20.2 (P = 0.63).

Conclusion:

SSI rates following thoracolumbar spine surgery were not affected by preoperative 25(OH)D levels.
External ventricular drain migration into the cisterna magna: A case report
Authors: Hernandez Mary Angeline Luz Ubias , Chan Kevin Ivan Peñaverde , Khu Kathleen Joy O.
Published: May 2024

Background:

External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is a common neurosurgical procedure used to treat acute hydrocephalus. In this report, we present a rare case of an EVD that was initially correctly placed within the frontal horn but subsequently migrated to the cisterna magna, the first to be reported in the literature.

Case Description:

A 46-year-old man with postoperative meningitis and hydrocephalus underwent EVD insertion using an improvised EVD system. The EVD was also used as a route for the administration of intraventricular antibiotics. The patient was restless and agitated during his treatment, causing him to move his head frequently. Serial computed tomography scans showed that the EVD was initially correctly placed within the frontal horn and then migrated to the cisterna magna.

Conclusion:

Inward catheter migration is a rare complication of EVD insertion and is an important concern since it may cause neurologic deficits and potentially harmful sequelae. We have also highlighted measures that can be taken to prevent a similar event in the future.
Structure and dynamics of macrophage infectivity potentiator proteins from pathogenic bacteria and protozoans bound to fluorinated pipecolic acid inhibitors
Authors: Pérez Carrillo Victor Hugo , Whittaker Jacob , Wiedemann Christoph , Harder Jean-Martin , Lohr Theresa , Jamithireddy Anil , Dajka Marina , Goretzki Benedikt , Joseph Benesh , Guskov Albert , Harmer Nicholas , Holzgrabe Ulrike , Hellmich Ute
Published: May 2024

Macrophage infectivity potentiator (MIP) proteins are present in many microbial pathogens, both of pro- and of eukaryotic origin. MIP proteins play important roles in microbial virulence, facilitating processes like host cell infection, pathogen replication and dissemination. While their domain architecture differs in MIPs, they all share a FKBP (FK506 binding protein)-like prolyl-cis/trans-isomerase domain. Due to its high conservation, the FKBP domain has been a target for inhibitor development, including pipecolic acid derivatives. Here, we determined the high-resolution crystal structures of Burkholderia pseudomallei and Trypanosoma cruzi MIP in complex with fluorinated pipecolic acid inhibitors. Furthermore, we compared the inhibitor binding profiles of MIP proteins from B. pseudomallei, T. cruzi and Legionella pneumophila MIP using 1H, 15N-NMR spectroscopy. Additionally, 19F NMR was used to gauge inhibitor binding to the different MIP proteins. Complementary approaches including EPR spectroscopy and SAXS were used to investigate the global structural changes of homodimeric L. pneumophila MIP upon inhibitor binding. Our data provide a foundation for future inhibitor optimization and advance our understanding of the unexpected dynamic variability within a structurally conserved protein family.
Electrochromic Perylenediimide-based Metal-Organic Frameworks: Structural, Electrochemical and Spectroelectrochemical Characterisation
Authors: Champness Neil , Ogar Joseph , Davies Stephen , Almuhana Asia , Griffin Sarah , Addicoat Matthew , Argent Stephen
Published: May 2024

The electrochromic behaviour of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using a perylene diimide (PDI) based ligand is reported. Through suitable functionalisation, a PDI-based ligand is made soluble, allowing successful synthesis of two MOFs in combination with cobalt dicarboxylate paddlewheel secondary building units. Spectroelectrochemical techniques are used to probe the electrochemical and optical behaviour of the MOFs demonstrating that the properties of the perylene diimide are maintained by the MOF, facilitating electrochromic behaviour.
Efficient Parahydrogen Induced 13C Hyperpolarization on a Microfluidic Device
Authors: Barker Sylwia , Dagys Laurynas , Levitt Malcolm , Utz Marcel
Published: May 2024

We show the direct production and detection of 13C-hyperpolarized fumarate by parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP) in a microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip (LoC) device and achieve 8.5% 13C polarization. This is the first demonstration of 13C-hyperpolarization of a metabolite by PHIP in a microfluidic device. LoC technology allows the culture of mammalian cells in a highly controlled environment, providing an important tool for the life sciences. In-situ preparation of hyperpolarized metabolites greatly enhances the ability to quantify metabolic processes in such systems by microfluidic NMR. PHIP of 1H nuclei has been successfully implemented in microfluidic systems, with mass sensitivities in the range of pmol √s. However, metabolic NMR requires high-yield production of hyperpolarized metabolites with longer spin life times than is possible with 1H. This can be achieved by transfer of the polarization onto 13C nuclei, which exhibit much longer T1 relaxation times. We report an improved microfluidic PHIP device, optimised using a finite element model, that enables the direct and efficient production of 13C hyperpolarized fumarate.
Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Need of the Hour
Authors: Isha Thakur  , Nidhi Bhalla  , Surabhi Duggal
Published: May 2024

Data is said to be the new oil which has the highest value in the black market and the healthcare sector has the highest amount of data in the form of patient information. The healthcare sector is poor in securely managing the data and cyber attackers leverage on this information to steal the data through phishing, ransomware and other methods. Phishing is the most common cybercrime in healthcare. In ransomware attacks, malware is injected into a system through phishing emails to encrypt sensitive data and demand ransom to restore access to the system. Insider threats are very tough to detect and prevent. The healthcare institutions have now realised there shortcomings and have adopted various cybersecurity methods and frameworks to protect them from heavy loss. Cybersecurity in healthcare can be improved by various ways such as encryption, network segmentation, employee training and regular security assessment. All cybersecurity strategies should incorporate the 5 C’s – change, compliance, cost, continuity, coverage. Cybersecurity frameworks provide a structured approach to managing and mitigating cyber risks. During COVID 19 the healthcare sector was affected both workwise and digitally because of increased cyber attacks.
Formulation and Evaluation of Commiphora wightii Herbal Pills Treatment of Anti-Obesity
Authors: M Jyoshna , Alagala Santhi Elveena , Manyam Charishma , Thoti Raju , Pulicherla Jyothika , Udayagiri Madhavi , KV Swathi Krishna
Published: May 2024

An excessive quantity of bodily fat characterizes a complex disorder called obesity. It raises the risk of developing other illnesses and medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart conditions. When our BMI is 30kg/m2 or greater, obesity is considered to exist. Today, more ailments are treated with traditional herbal medicines than allopathic ones. Compared to herbal medications, allopathic drugs have higher side effects. The current work aims to create and assess the herbal tablet prepared using an ethanolic extract of Commiphora wightii leaves. Wet granulation was used to manufacture the formulation. Both the pre-compression parameter and the post-compression parameter of the prepared formulation were assessed. The calculation demonstrated that the permissible pre and postcompression parameters are within bounds.Top of Form
Voicing the Self, Performing Collectives
Authors: Telleria Nahuel
Published: May 2024

This article looks at the relationship between theater and the literary genre of testimonio, particularly the ways the I and the we take on corporeal and vocal existence onstage to enact new ways of being, together. To exemplify its observations, the essay turns to the work of Lola Arias and Compañía de Funciones Patrióticas and Corda-Doberti and argues that by audibly replaying the past in the present (through recording technology or verbatim reenactment), testimonial performances direct audiences toward more ethical futures.
Editorial / Apresentação
Authors: Lignelli César , Dordete Daiane , Vargens Meran , Mundim Tiago Elias
Published: May 2024

Editorial / Apresentação
por César Lignelli, Daiane Dordete, Meran Vargens e Tiago Mundim
Finalizamos o ano 2021 inaugurando algumas presenças marcantes na Revista Voz e Cena. Uma destas presenças, que certamente será perpetuada nos números vindouros, é relativa aos Dossiês Temáticos. Assim, no número 02 do ano de 2021, para além das produções destinadas ao fluxo contínuo e demais seções do periódico, apresentamos o Dossiê Temático Vozes e Tecnologias organizado por Ana Wegner (Editora Convidada), Charles Feitosa (Editor Convidado), Daiane Dordete (Editora Associada) e Tiago Mundim (Editor Assistente).
Em seu conjunto, este número conta com nove artigos, duas entrevistas, uma resenha e três registros audiovisuais desenvolvidos por pesquisadoras e pesquisadores vinculados a instituições localizadas em quatro das cinco regiões brasileiras, na Argentina e nos Estados Unidos da América, com sete artigos escritos originalmente em português, um em espanhol e um em inglês.
A outra presença marcante relaciona-se a associação de mais uma IES à Revista Voz e Cena. Relembrando: iniciamos nossa jornada com professoras e professores atuantes nos cursos de graduação e pós-graduação em Artes Cênicas da Universidade de Brasília (UnB), da Universidade Federal Grande Dourados (UFGD), da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC), da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), da Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), da Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (UNESP), da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), da Universidade Estadual de Santa Catarina (UDESC), da Escola de Arte Dramática (EAD/ECA/USP), da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP). Ao final de 2020, formalizamos o vínculo com a Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) e com a Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). A partir de agora, temos também a parceria da Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei, representada pela professora Juliana Mota (PPGAC/UFSJ).
Aproveitamos o ensejo para agradecer ao PPG-CEN/UnB e à CAPES pelo apoio institucional e financeiro, e para reiterar a importância da utilização de nossos artigos, sobretudo, em pesquisas relacionadas às sonoridades e às artes da cena para que possamos dar continuidade à revista e, cada vez mais, melhorar a qualidade de nossas publicações.
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Tropicalismo, Terra em Transe, O Rei da Vela... negação à guitarra... pois é, diz Caetano, uma atitude antropofágica
Authors: Oliveira Domingos Sávio Ferreira de
Published: May 2024

O autor narra a trajetória do movimento Tropicalismo que mudou a Música Popular Brasileira/MPB, por meio de uma reconstituição histórica fundamentada em memórias da infância, referências bibliográficas e material iconográfico. O leitor enveredar-se-á pela cultura musical e pop dos anos 60, a sobressair a canção Tropicália, os Festivais da Canção (anos 60), a Bossa Nova, a Jovem Guarda, o Cinema Novo e a montagem teatral de O Rei da Vela. As capas dos LPs marcaram o movimento tropicalista, cujo conteúdo visual fala por si. Afinados com as ideias de Oswald de Andrade, Caetano e Gil assimilaram as novidades associadas aos movimentos de massa e juventude e as pesquisas no campo da música popular.
Vozes
Authors: Ernandes Paula Cristina Masoero
Published: May 2024

Este artigo parte de reflexões sobre experimentações vocais, tendo-se como estratégia a improvisação, incorporando-se diferentes práticas corporais. Fundamenta-se em princípios de Klauss Vianna e em certos tópicos do processo lúdico da Técnica Klauss Vianna. Enfatizam-se as sonoridades produzidas por corpos em movimento na realização de performances singulares, provindas de vozes que são pontos de partida e ancoragem de experiências vivenciadas.
Manto Aberto
Authors: Fonseca Roseany Karimme Silva
Published: May 2024

O presente trabalho corresponde a um relato de experiência enquanto intérprete-criadora no projeto musical MANTO, de Belém/PA, e aborda os espaços possíveis de sua mitopoética, e também do corpo, da voz e do som quando a música sai de uma obra fonográfica - um disco - e se expande nas possíveis nuances cênicas em uma apresentação ao vivo. Utilizam-se as ideias de mundiação e ritual para compreender a perspectiva sonora e performática das apresentações e em como as canções do disco homônimo delineiam este percurso, dividindo-o enquanto obra em dois estados distintos.
Considerações para uma Pedagogia Vocal Relacional
Authors: Júnior Carlos Henrique Barto
Published: May 2024

Este artigo é parte integrante da dissertação de mestrado intitulada: Território inseguro: Práticas para um Canto Relacional na formação vocal do ator. Trata-se de uma abordagem pedagógica sobre como a voz cantada pode gerar uma possível transformação do sujeito que canta ou que se sente bloqueado para cantar. Reflete-se também, sobre como tal prática pode auxiliar o ator em formação a superar possíveis aprisionamentos derivados de aspectos virtuosos do canto, através de um diálogo entre as vivências praticadas no grupo de pesquisa e extensão Casa Aberta da Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, em diálogo com os estudos de Jorge Larrosa Bondía e Cassiano Quilici.
Editorial / Apresentação
Authors: Lignelli César , Dordete Daiane , Vargens Meran , Mundim Tiago Elias
Published: May 2024

Editorial / Apresentação
por César Lignelli, Daiane Dordete, Meran Vargens e Tiago Mundim
Com muito entusiasmo adentramos ao terceiro ano de existência da Revista Voz e Cena. Neste número 01 do ano de 2022, apresentamos o Dossiê Temático Abrindo Vozes e Musicalidades organizado por comissão editorial composta por Juliana Alves Mota, professora da Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei (UFSJ) Marcos Machado Chaves, professor da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD); Thales Branche Paes de Mendonça, professor da Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA); Vinícius Assunção Albricker, professor da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO); Wânia Mara Agostini Storolli, professora da Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP).
Em seu conjunto, este número conta com 14 (quatorze) artigos, 4 (quatro) entrevistas e 1 (um) relato de experiência desenvolvidos por pesquisadoras e pesquisadores vinculados a instituições localizadas em quatro das cinco regiões brasileiras.
Aproveitamos o ensejo para agradecer ao PPGCEN/UnB e à CAPES pelo apoio institucional e financeiro, aos integrantes da Rede Voz e Cena e às nossas parcerias interinstitucionais via professoras e professores atuantes nos cursos de graduação e pós-graduação em Artes Cênicas da Universidade de Brasília (UnB), da Universidade Federal Grande Dourados (UFGD), da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC), da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), da Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), da Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (UNESP), da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), da Universidade Estadual de Santa Catarina (UDESC), da Escola de Arte Dramática (EAD/ECA/USP), da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP), da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) e da Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei (UFSJ).
Por fim, reiteramos a importância da leitura e da utilização de nossos artigos, sobretudo em pesquisas relacionadas às sonoridades e às artes da cena, para que possamos dar continuidade à revista e, cada vez mais, melhorar a qualidade de nossas publicações.
Plano de composição polifônico
Authors: Fischer Rodrigo
Published: May 2024

Este artigo reflete sobre procedimentos e conceitos, por meio de planos de composição, que podem contribuir com processos criativos que objetivam integrar uma perspectiva polifônica. Partindo de um depoimento-manifesto pessoal, conceitos como polifonia, agenciamento, montagem, performatividade, corpo orgânico e corpo inorgânico são correlacionados para compor possíveis reflexões e trajetórias em processos criativos. Compreendendo o conceito de polifonia a partir de Mikhail Bahktin, a ênfase aqui é de potencializar a multiplicidade de vozes na criação cênica a partir da descentralização do discurso dominante e do deslizamento do sentido narrativo.
Tecendo vozes
Authors: Ribeiro Mônica Medeiros , Hissa Cássio Eduardo Viana
Published: May 2024

Este texto apresenta reflexões acerca da polifonia no grupo Oficcina Multimédia, de Belo Horizonte. Por meio de pesquisa documental nos cadernos de processo da diretora Ione de Medeiros, discorre-se sobre a presença da polifonia no processo de criação do grupo, sobre a natureza formativa das práticas de ensaio que encaminha a cena polifônica do grupo, em diálogo com as proposições de atuação e cena polifônica de Ernani Maletta (2016). Aponta-se, ainda, a possível correlação a ser estabelecida entre polifonia e transdisciplinaridade.
Béatrice Finet: The Holocaust Told to Children, a Literary Education? – A Secondary Publication
Authors: Bélanger Audrey
Published: May 2024

Béatrice Finet’s work significantly contributes to pedagogical reflection on the formative potentials and limitations of the tripartite encounter of narration, fiction, and history through historical fiction on the Holocaust. In her previous writings, Finet emphasized the importance of avoiding strictly utilitarian readings, instead advocating for a nuanced understanding of events through the reading process. Expectations were high for her recent work, which largely met them. In this book, Finet focuses on describing and analyzing a youth-oriented work on the Holocaust, a significant historical event mandated in primary school curricula since 2002, to illuminate the educational implications it raises. While primarily aimed at educators, the book will undoubtedly interest anyone interested in children’s literature or Holocaust history. Finet presents a diverse corpus of works, such as Les Arbres Pleurent Aussi or Otto. Autobiographie d’un Ours en Peluche, which, despite their educational value, can personally appeal to both young and adult literature enthusiasts. The title, posed a question, La Shoah Racontée Aux Enfants, Une Éducation Littéraire? immediately prompts reflection on how literary reading of children’s literature can lead young readers to critically engage with literature, better understand and interpret its revelations, and consider what it may omit. This title also suggests that the Holocaust story is being told to children, prompting the potential benefit of adult mediation to guide them toward literary education.
The Endangered Central Malay Folklore: A Medium for Internalizing Character Values in Indonesian Language and Literature
Authors: Youpika Fitra , Sumiyadi Sumiyadi , Permadi Tedi , Sunendar Dadang , Yandryati Jenny
Published: May 2024

This study raises the unity of the topics of folklore, literature teaching materials, and character education. It aims to explore character education values in endangered Central Malay folklores as a means of internalizing literature teaching. This qualitative study used five informants who not only knew the folklores but also knew the local culture of the Central Malay community in depth. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and note-taking. The data were analyzed using a thematic approach. The research findings show that Central Malay folklore has aesthetic, humanist, ethical, and religious values that can be internalized in literature learning as a form of effort to save Central Malay folklore from extinction through education. This research is not new. However, there is little information about Central Malay folklore in Indonesia. The findings provide benefits and recommendations to researchers, educators, teachers, and policymakers to collaborate and conduct further studies to save Central Malay folklore from extinction and survive in society. In addition, the importance of this research is to increase understanding and foster students' appreciation of local literature while being able to take and practice the character values contained in Central Malay folklore.
Understanding the Dynamics of Materials Adaptation in An English-Chinese Bilingual Storytelling Curriculum for First Graders
Authors: Wang Ran , Saihong Prasong , Sonsupap Kanyarat
Published: May 2024

This cross-sectional study examined materials adaptation within an English-Chinese bilingual storytelling curriculum for first graders to identify the potential factors influencing adaptation choice. It delved into the relationship between curriculum objectives, perceptions of picture books, and the use of tense and narrative. A survey (N=352) gathered demographic data of English teachers from China, and the data was analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) structural equation modeling. Findings illuminate how teachers’ perception of picture books fully mediate the interplay between bilingual storytelling curriculum objectives and teachers’ narrative in a picture book adaptation. Analyzing the results by narrative theory, it found that the essence of storytelling and narrative is making meanings; stories play a leading role in the curriculum for first graders to develop their bilingual narrative through sharing, reading, and telling stories. Consequently, teachers’ understanding of picture books’ possibilities as teaching materials, benefits for fostering students’ bilingual development, and perception of the intertextuality of illustration and words can significantly facilitate teachers’ narrative in a picture book adaptation. This study contributes by elucidating the mediating role of picture books, emphasizing the importance of linking curriculum objectives with teaching materials adaptation in practice. Furthermore, longitudinal research is to overcome the limitations of this cross-sectional correlation analysis.
Enhancing Paragraph Writing Proficiency: A Study of Students' Performance Post Global English Textbooks Exposure
Authors: Yunus Muhammad , Dalle Muhammad Basri , Kaharuddin Kaharuddin , Hudriati Andi , Strid John Evar
Published: May 2024

The article focuses on identification of students’ performance to write paragraphs and the topics needed by students to be developed post global English textbooks exposure. This study aimed to investigate description of current students’ performance to write paragraphs after studying a paragraph writing using Global English Textbooks and to find out the topics needed by students to be developed as teaching English textbook materials for Paragraph Writing Course. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of students' paragraph writing performance with qualitative interpretation into their perceptions to the use of global English textbooks as writing paragraph teaching materials. The total samples were 44 students of English Study Program, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Muslim Indonesia. To obtain information from the informants, the researchers employed questionnaires of Paragraph Writing distributed to the students through the Learning Management System (LMS) Google form.  The results showed that students exhibited a wide range of proficiency levels in paragraph writing, from advanced to fundamental deficiencies, necessitating targeted support across all skill levels. Moreover, a significant proportion of students lacked confidence in their writing abilities, emphasizing the importance of tailored instruction to address uncertainties effectively. Challenges with global English textbooks, including language complexity and cultural references, exacerbated these issues. Despite the inherent benefits of paragraph writing, such as language development and critical thinking skills, some students questioned its relevance in non-native English education settings. Additionally, doubts about fundamental language aspects like vocabulary and grammar underscored the need for focused instruction in these areas. Overall, addressing these challenges required comprehensive supports and resources to enhance students' paragraph writing skills and confidence levels effectively. Meanwhile, the exploration of sixty topics provided valuable insights into students' interests and knowledge. Among them, sixteen topics emerged as notably popular, indicating a strong resonance with students. These topics ranged from personal narratives to societal issues, reflecting students' diverse values and concerns. Furthermore, themes related to self-improvement and academic success garnered considerable interest, underscoring students' aspirations for growth. Even less chosen topics still demonstrated students' engagement with various aspects of interpersonal relationships and cultural identity. Moreover, the inclusion of less common topics reflected students' recognition of broader educational and patriotic ideals, albeit with less enthusiasm.
Language, Social Conflict, and Their Implications for the World of Education: A Case Study in One Region of Indonesia
Authors: Wastawa I Wayan , Sutriyanti Ni Komang , Suwadnyana I Wayan , Subawa I Made Pasek , Suyono Suyono , Widiani Ni Komang
Published: May 2024

Acts of violence in a changing society, as occurred in Balinuraga Village, South Lampung Regency, have had a significant impact on national stability. Based on this, the aim of this research is to analyze communication of social conflict between ethnic Lampung and ethnic Balinese in Balinuraga village, Way Panji District, South Lampung Regency.This type of research is qualitative research. Based on the problem investigated, this research is classified as case research, to provide a detailed description of the sources of conflict, impacts and social conflict communication management that are unique to the case. Primary data was obtained from 15 key informants from several ethnicities across generations and religions. The methods used to collect data were participant observation, in-depth interviews, document study, and triangulation. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire sheet. The technique used to analyze data is qualitative descriptive analysis. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively interpretatively by applying conflict theory, conflict management, functional structural theory and communication theory. From the communication perspective, the current research found out that the source of social conflict between Balinese ethnic (Balinuraga) and Lampung ethnic (Agom Village) in 2012 in Way Panji District, was communication could be the source of conflict if communication is influenced by elements of group sentiment. This poor communication has an impact on social conflict in Balinuraga village. The government has handled the consequences of conflict through reconciliation; rehabilitation; and post-conflict reconstruction. Likewise, the people of Balinuraga have also handled conflict through ideological integration and social integration
Improvement of the clonal micro-propagation technology elements for raspberries of various fruiting types
Authors: Plaksina T. V. , Gusev D. A.
Published: May 2024

The results of research on clonal micropropagation of 17 raspberry varieties of the Altai and European selection are presented. Recently, researchers have been focusing on creating a universal nutrient medium that would be equally suitable for any variety of a particular plant species. This is especially important for mass clonal micropropagation in production nurseries. The regeneration potential of the raspberry varieties of different types of fruiting at each stage of reproduction has been assessed. At the stage of actual micropropagation, it was found that Driver and Kuniyuki medium in our modification was superior to the Murashige and Skoog medium in terms of the shoot length and averaged 9.0 mm for common type varieties and 12.3 mm for remontant varieties. This made it possible to eliminate the additional stage of elongation of the microshoots. Also, the appearance of microshoots improved on the new medium. It was found that for raspberry, regardless of its type, the optimal concentrations of the growth regulators lie in the following range: cytokinin 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) 2.5–3.5 μM together with auxin ß-indolyl butyric acid (IBA) 0.5–0.7 μM. At the stage of rhizogenesis, the best results were shown by the Driver and Kuniyuki medium with 2-fold reduced content of all main components and with the addition of 2.0 μM IBA at the passage duration of 21 days. After that, all microcuttings with and without roots underwent the adaptation stage – growth completion in neutral substrates for 56 days under ex vitro conditions in a vegetation room. In most cases, there were no statistically significant differences in the length and number of leaves regardless of the presence or absence of roots at the initial stage of adaptation. By the end of this stage, 100% of the adapted raspberry plants of the usual type of fruiting and 98% of the remontant type were obtained.
Evaluation of the genotypes of the Kazakh-Siberian nursery (KASIB) in the conditions of the Novosibirsk region
Authors: Ageeva E. V.
Published: May 2024

The paper presents the results of evaluation of the KASIB-22 nursery soft wheat samples resistance to the main wheat pathogens. The research material was 44 wheat samples obtained from different regions of Russia and Kazakhstan within the framework of the KASIB shuttle breeding program (A.I. Barayev Research and Production Centre for Grain Farming, Omsk State Agrarian University, ICiG SB RAS, Karabalyk AES, Karaganda AES, North-Kazakhstan AES, FSBSI "Omsk ASC", HE SAU of the Northern Trans-Urals, Aktyubinsk AES, Kurgan Research Institute of Agriculture, Pavlodar AES, agrokomplex "Kurgansemena", Samara Research Institute of Agriculture, Chelyabinsk Research Institute of Agriculture). The following breeding lines were identified as highly productive and possessing high and medium resistance to brown rust, powdery mildew and loose smut: Line Pt-311 (Kurgan Research Institute of Agriculture), Lutescens 1462, Lutescens 1486, Line1616ae14 (Samara Research Institute of Agriculture), Lutescens 1356 (ICiG SB RAS). The yield of the selected samples averaged 42.1–51.2 c/ha. Genotypes Novosibirskaya 41, Line 435/12 and Lutescens 1364 are of interest for selection for quality. The gluten content of the nursery genotypes ranged from 24.1 (Line 23/07 in 2022) to 38.0% (variety Astana 2 in 2021), protein ranged from 13.4 (variety Tertia in 2022) to 19.5% (Lutescens 1364 in 2022). Each of the selected lines is of practical value for breeding, and the samples from the KASIB-22 nursery allow to expand the genetic diversity of spring soft wheat by selecting the most resistant forms to local populations of powdery mildew, leaf rust and loose smut pathogens.
ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ТА МІКРОПРОЦЕСОРНОЇ ТЕХНІКИ ДЛЯ ПРОВЕДЕННЯ ВИМІРЮВАНЬ У ТРАНСПОРТНИХ ЗАСОБАХ
Authors: Simbirsky G. , Pliekhova G. , Kostikova M. , Ocheretenko S.
Published: May 2024

Зазначена актуальність проведення різноманітних вимірювань на транспорті. Зокрема вимірювань високих температур газових потоків. Проведений аналіз стану цієї проблеми, що показав наявність деяких невирішених проблем на цьому напрямку. Для їх вирішення запропоновано використання інформаційних технологій на основі мікропроцесорної платформи Arduino. Докладно описані дослідження принципової можливості таких вимірювань. Запропонований, описаний та розроблений метод вимірювань високих температур газових потоків. Розроблено програму для обчислення температури газу вище 1000оС в реальному часі експерименту. Метод експериментально перевірений. Зроблений висновок про його перспективність та необхідність подальших досліджень для підвищення точності вимірювань за рахунок застосування сучасних методів, наприклад, фільтра Калмана.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ АЛГОРИТМІВ ПОШУКУ ОПТИМАЛЬНОГО ШЛЯХУ
Authors: Bulba S. , Solovyova O. , Semerenko Y.
Published: May 2024

Обширні області застосування алгоритмів пошуку оптимального шляху призводить до необхідності ретельного їх дослідження. Метою даної роботи є проведення дослідження існуючих методів пошуку оптимального шляху в залежності від особливостей вхідних даних та цілей оптимізації. У статі розглядаються такі види алгоритмів як: алгоритми на основі графів та на основі евристики. У роботі було проведений аналів сфери застосування наведених алгоритмів. Визначені переваги та недоліки використання алгоритмів в залежності від області використання. Досліджено складності застосування в залежності від обчислювальних потужностей та часу обробки вхідних даних. Представлені дослідження дають змогу отримати інформацію про достовірність результатів роботи алгоритмів що розглядаються в залежності від вхідної сукупності параметрів для обчислення.
МЕТОДИ РІШЕННЯ ЗАДАЧІ КОМІВОЯЖЕРА НА ОСНОВІ ОБЧИСЛЮВАЛЬНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ
Authors: Ivashchenko Heorhii , Onyshchenko Oleksandr , Bondarenko Maksym , Zdoryk Nikita
Published: May 2024

Актуальність. На сьогоднішній день, задача комівояжера зберігає свою актуальність, оскільки потреба у пошуку найкоротших маршрутів наразі зустрічається в багатьох сферах людської діяльності. Із розвитком технологій та зростанням складності виробничих процесів та логістики, підвищуються вимоги до точності та швидкості пошуку, що зумовлює необхідність вибору доцільних методів рішення цієї задачі. Метою даної роботи є дослідження ефективності використання алгоритмів рішення задачі комівояжера на основі методів обчислювального інтелекту. Об’єктом дослідження є процес пошуку найкоротшого маршруту у графах великої розмірності. Предметом дослідження є алгоритми пошуку маршрутів для задачі комівояжера з використанням методів обчислювального інтелекту. Результати. У даній роботі розглядаються особливості застосування методів обчислювального інтелекту для вирішення задачі комівояжера, що полягають у використанні варіацій генетичного, мурашиного алгоритмів та штучних нейронних мереж, зокрема, карти Кохонена. Проведено аналіз збіжності генетичних алгоритмів при використанні різновидів генетичних операторів. Отримані результати проведених експериментальних досліджень дозволяють зробити висновки щодо переваг та недоліків окремих алгоритмів. Висновок. Запропонований підхід на основі штучної нейронної мережі демонструє найкращу швидкодію та найбільшу точність при вирішенні задач розмірністю приблизно 1000 вершин. Для задач з меншим числом вершин, точніші результати забезпечує використання генетичного алгоритму.
БЕЗПЕРЕРВНЕ ПЛАНУВАННЯ І СИТУАЦІЙНЕ УПРАВЛІННЯ ЯК ЗАВДАННЯ ШТУЧНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ ЩО ВІДЧУВАЄ
Authors: Kargin Anatolii , Hiievskyi Dmytro , Oliinyk Dmytro
Published: May 2024

Мотивація. Незважаючи на значний прогрес у галузі створення Безлюдних Систем (БС), забезпечення необхідного рівня їх автономності залишається актуальним завданням. Важливу роль у його вирішенні відіграє штучний інтелект. Особливості безлюдних систем породили нову модель «Штучний інтелект що відчуває» (ШІВ), що підтримує автономність. Метою даної роботи є розробка алгоритму що підтримує модель безперервного планування і ситуаційного управління імплементовану у систему Goal-Directed Control ШІВ. Предметом дослідження є методи та моделі управління автономними мобільними роботами на підставі даних від різноманітних сенсорів. Результати. Особливістю задачі управління автономними мобільними роботами є те, що для прийняття рішення в режимі реального часу щодо поточних дій використовують стан виконання плану, поточну ситуацію та можливість виконання частини плану дій, що залишилася, для досягнення мети. Наведено структуру багаторівневої розподіленої системи нечітких правил управління у поєднанні з системою продукційних правил планування. Розглянуто модифікований механізм нечіткого висновку, який завдяки введенню фактора впевненості здатний обробляти як факти щодо стану оточення так і стану виконання плану. Наведено алгоритм безперервного планування й приклади контрольних розрахунків. Висновок. Показано, що модифікація традиційного механізму логічного виведення в нечитких логічних системах, по-перше, шляхом введення контекстної пам’яті, що містить контекстні факти, по-друге, уявлення стану фактів, як і значень вхідних змінних у вигляді нечітких факторів впевненості, дозволяє застосувати їх для управління БС та використовувати усі переваги нечіткого управління щодо обробки невизначенності. Розробка традиційної нечиккщї системи, спрямованої на управління реалізацією плану дій для автономного робота з урахуванням вищезазначених умов, що характеризується значною кількістю вхідних числових змінних від датчиків, є нерозв’язним завданням. Запропонована модель, яка складається з компонентів двщх типів систем нечитких систем з лінгвістичними змінними та нечитких продукційних систем з факторами впевненості долає перелічені проблеми та зберігає переваги традиційних нечитких систем у поводженні з невизначеністю. Напрям подальших досліджень. Майбутні кроки можуть бути присвячено розвитку моделі та інструментарію для інших класів безлюдних систем.
ОСНОВИ ОХОРОНИ ПРАЦІ НА МОРСЬКОМУ ТРАНСПОРТІ
Authors: Kuzmenko Olena , Kuzmenko Valentyn
Published: May 2024

Шкідливі виробничі фактори значно впливають на продуктивність праці та можуть призвести до непоправних наслідків. В статті розкрито особливості охорони праці на морському транспорті, а також визначено доцільність їх застосування в специфічних умовах. Вказано на роль та місце національного законодавства щодо регулювання охорони праці на морському транспорті. Досліджено особливості міжнародних норм щодо застосовуються в процесі регулювання охорони праці на суднах. Доведено необхідність наявності на судні капітана із відповідними кваліфікаційними навиками, його роль і місце в системі охорони праці, забезпечення безпеки персоналу та збереження майна, а також виконання інших, визначеного законодавством та правилами внутрішнього трудового розпорядку діяльності. Узагальнено отримані результати стосовно специфіки організації охорони праці та її особливостей, що залежать від внутрішньо організаційних, зовнішніх факторів та природно-кліматичних умов. Обґрунтовано необхідність вдосконалення правового регулювання охорони праці на морському транспорті з метою підвищення трудової здатності та захисту прав і законних інтересів працівників.
Financial technology, social media influencers, and experience of cryptocurrency investment decisions: Financial literacy’s role
Authors: Rijanto Bonfilio Patrik , Utami Novia
Published: May 2024

This study evaluates the impact of financial technology usage, social media influencer presence, and investment experience on cryptocurrency investment decisions, considering financial literacy as a moderating factor. Financial technology refers to using technology in financial systems to create new service products, technologies, and business models. Social media influencers have gained fame and exert significant influence over their followers on social media platforms. Meanwhile, investment experience encompasses the duration of an investor's experience in trading transactions. Data for the study were obtained through a Google Form questionnaire distributed via social media to cryptocurrency investors aged 20 to 30 in the Jabodetabek area. Convenience sampling technique was employed to obtain a sample of 192 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using the SEM-PLS method with SmartPLS software. The results indicate that using financial technology and social media influencers positively influences cryptocurrency investment decisions, while investment experience does not significantly impact. However, financial literacy does not strengthen the influence of financial technology usage, social media influencers, and investment experience on cryptocurrency investment decisions. The research findings indicate that enhancing financial literacy among young investors should be prioritized. This can be achieved through formal education programs and financial literacy campaigns. Practitioners in the financial industry also need to provide financial education to their clients and offer educational content on cryptocurrency. These measures can help mitigate uncontrolled investment risks and promote informed investment decisions, thereby contributing to the stability of the financial market and the financial protection of the wider community.