bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Pemphigus on Sleep Quality: A Prospective, Observational, Monocentric Case-Control Study
Authors: Maione Vincenzo , Bighetti Stefano , Rovaris Sara , Cozzi Chiara , Tomasi Cesare , Calzavara-Pinton Piergiacomo , Bettolini Luca
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Pemphigus, an autoimmune disorder, significantly impacts the quality of life for those affected. Objective: This study examines the sleep quality in patients with pemphigus, a domain for which the existing literature provides limited data without a focused analysis. Methods: A total of 156 individuals, 52 in the case and 104 in the control group, completed several questionnaires (PSQI, GHQ12, and ABQOL). Disease severity was evaluated using the PDAI scale. Results: The case group exhibited significantly higher levels of psychological distress, reflected in GHQ12 scores (p=0.00), and notably poorer sleep quality compared to controls across various parameters (sleep latency [SL], disturbances [SDi], medication [SM], daytime sleep dysfunction [DSD]), and the global PSQI score (GS)] (p=0.00)]. Significant correlations were observed between PDAI scores and sleep duration (SDu) (p=0.01), SM (p=0.03), SL (p=0.03), and GS (p=0.00). An association was found between the equivalent steroid intake and SDu (p=0.00) as well as GS (p=0.02). No statistically significant correlation emerged between disease duration and PSQI scores. Our findings indicated a correlation between poor sleep quality and cutaneous rather than mucosal manifestations (p=0.01). Pemphigus affects sleep quality. Severe disease showed heightened SDi, correlating with higher steroid doses, and in the chronic phase, the impact seems to be more influenced by the pro-inflammatory stage of the disease. Patients with cutaneous pemphigus exhibit reduced sleep quality compared to those with oral pemphigus. Conclusion: Understanding that pemphigus worsens sleep quality can be beneficial for the holistic management of individuals with this condition.
The Impact of the Covid – 19 Pandemic on Runway Service Life
Authors: Yacub Garin , Setyawan Ary , Handayani Dewi , Purba Jhon Hardy
Published: October 2024

Government policies that carry out large-scale social restrictions during the Covid-19 period have had an impact on reducing air traffic both for landings and takeoffs, which will have an impact on the life of runway services. Service life is the strength of road pavement in standing the repetition of permit loads before experiencing failure, by knowing that the service life can be directly used to determine the right time for runway maintenance. The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the life of runway services. The method used in this research is the FAA method with the help of FAARFIELD software, this software calculates the service life based on the CDF value of each aircraft. The data used is secondary data in the form of aircraft type data, CBR ground, and existing pavement data. From the results of the research, it is known that the COVID-19 pandemic has a positive impact on the life of runway service by increasing the life of runway service by 4 years, where in the condition of covid-19 conditions it has a CDF value of 0.20 with a service life of 19 years and in normal conditions the CDF value is 0.22 with a service life of 15 years. The results of this research contribute to decision-making in carrying out maintenance and repairs on the runway of Soekarno Hatta International Airport so that the runway can operate sustainably in accordance with performance requirements throughout the life of the plan, to maintain flight safety and comfort.
Running Title: Gluten-Free Biscuit for Autism Children Gluten-Free Biscuit for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Made from Modified Taro Flour and Coconut Pulp Flour
Authors: Hamka Hamka , Aryani Farida , Darmans Silvia , Rindawati Rindawati , Warman Dicky Aditya
Published: October 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is common in children, many of whom require a gluten-free diet. This study explored gluten-free biscuits made with modified taro flour and coconut pulp flour, which are rich in carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and protein. The goal was to assess the physical, sensory, and chemical properties of biscuits made with different ratios of these flours. The research used four formulations of taro flour to coconut pulp flour: P0 (100:0), P1 (70:30), P2 (50:50), and P3 (30:70), with five replications. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at a 5% significance level. Results showed that the P2 (50:50) formulation produced the heaviest biscuits (5.32g) and scored highest in color (3.82) and taste (3.78) in sensory tests. The P3 (30:70) formulation was rated best for aroma (3.56) and texture (3.82). Chemical analysis revealed that P0 (100:0) had the highest water (1.85%), ash (2.22%), and carbohydrate content (61.32%). The P2 (50:50) formulation had the highest protein content (4.42%), while P3 (30:70) had the most fat (49.03%) and fiber (7.96%). This study concluded that modified taro flour and coconut pulp flour are effective in creating nutritious, gluten-free biscuits, offering a suitable alternative for children with ASD.
Teaching Philosophy as Skillful Performance
Authors: Heras-Escribano Manuel ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2024

In this paper, I offer a skillful performance approach to teaching philosophy based on the ideas of late phenomenologist Hubert L. Dreyfus. For this, I reconstruct the main contributions of Dreyfus’s phenomenological approach to skillful action as a reaction against the cognitivist view of perception and cognition, and I apply these ideas to the issue of teaching philosophy. I conclude that the Dreyfusian approach to teaching philosophy is based on two main ideas: first, that teaching is a skillful action in which the teacher engages with students in a feedback loop relation so that the teacher aims to achieve what I call the maximal teaching grip; second, that this maximal teaching grip is accompanied by a particular experiential state that Hubert L. Dreyfus and Sean D. Kelly named “aliveness,” and that can be traced back to the Heideggerian idea of Augenblick.
Upaya Pemenuhan Hak dan Kewajiban Suami Istri Disabilitas
Authors: Rifai Muhammad Agus , Husin Bawapi  , Abdul Gafar Saidi
Published: October 2024

Rights and obligations arise from the practice of valid marriage. Therefore, each couple must fulfill their rights and obligations equitably. However, many couples struggle to perform these duties effectively due to various factors, including personal limitations that hinder their ability to meet their rights and obligations, often stemming from the incomplete or impaired functioning of one or more body parts. This research aims to explore the efforts made by disabled spouses to fulfill their rights and obligations and the impact of these efforts on family resilience. The study employs field research, utilizing an empirical approach and data collection techniques such as interviews and sampling. The findings indicate that the endeavors of disabled couples to fulfill their rights and obligations are remarkable. Husbands are willing to work hard to provide for their households, demonstrating care and commitment to family responsibilities. Meanwhile, wives also actively seek additional income and show obedience and respect towards their husbands. These efforts have positive implications for the resilience of their households.
Revision of subfamily Mesitiinae (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae) from China
Authors: Wang Chunhong , He Junhua , Chen Xuexin
Published: October 2024

The species of Mesitiinae (Bethylidae) from China are revised and 20 species belonging to five genera are recognized. The following eleven new species are described: Heterocoelia curtisulcus sp. nov., H. unicolor sp. nov., H. varicolor sp. nov., H. remota sp. nov., Incertosulcus afoveatus sp. nov., I. exilisulcus sp. nov., Sulcomesitius angustifrons sp. nov., S. latibilobatus sp. nov., S. sparsulus sp. nov., Zimankos acutulus sp. nov. and Z. hamulosus sp. nov. Two new synonymies are proposed: Heterocoelia sinensis Xu & He, 2006 is synonymized with H. zhaoi Xu & He, 2006, and Sulcomesitius rectus Xu, He & Terayama, 2003 with Zimankos cambodianus (Móczár, 1976). Two species are transferred from Sulcomesitius to Heterocoelia, resulting in H. punctulata (Xu, He & Terayama, 2003) comb. nov. and H. neomoczari (Barbosa & Azevedo, 2018) comb. nov. Two species are transferred from Heterocoelia to Sulcomesitius, resulting in S. zhaoi (Xu & He, 2006) comb. nov. and S. breviculus (Xu & He, 2003) comb. nov. Furthermore, Zimankos mahunkai (Móczár, 1981) is recorded from China for the first time.
Testicular and Paratesticular Neoplasms in Pediatrics: Report of 5 Cases with Atypical Presentation and Literature Review
Authors: F Giacosa , M Berger , I Lariguet , A Grasso , A Allende , V Curci , E Astori , M Marchisella
Published: October 2024

This study presents 5 atypical cases of testicular and paratesticular neoplasms in pediatrics, highlighting the importance of a high level of clinical suspicion and accurate diagnostic approach. Although rare, these neoplasms can present a variety of clinical and histological manifestations, complicating their diagnosis. Early recognition and proper classification are crucial to ensure effective treatment and a favorable prognosis. Multidisciplinary collaboration, including oncology, pediatric surgery, and endocrinology, is essential to address the oncological and developmental needs of patients. The study concludes that rigorous clinical vigilance and a multidisciplinary approach are fundamental in addressing these challenges in pediatric care for patients with testicular and paratesticular neoplasms.
KAMUSAL ALAN VE KAMUOYU İLE İLİŞKİSİ BAĞLAMINDA SOSYAL MEDYANIN DEMOKRASİYE ETKİLERİ VE E-DEMOKRASİ KAVRAMI
Authors: Göksu Vahap
Published: October 2024

Temsili demokrasinin işleyiş prensipleri açısından temsil sistemine dayanması, halkın önemli bir kesiminin siyasal süreçlerden ve demokratik katılma faaliyetlerinden dışlanmasına yol açan bir takım meşruluk krizlerini de beraberinde getirmiştir. Yaşanan temsil ve katılma krizlerinin aşılabilmesi için yurttaşların kamusal alanda ve karar alma süreçlerinde daha fazla varlık göstermesi bir zorunluluk olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Kamuoyu hakkında daha çok bilgilendirilmiş ve kanaatlerini özgürce dile getirebilen bireylerden oluşan bir toplumda siyasal kararlar da daha demokratik süreçlerden geçerek alınmış olacaktır. Temsili demokrasinin kurumlarının vatandaşların söz konusu karar alma süreçlerine katılımını sağlayacak araçları sunmada eksiklikler yaşaması, bu konuda yeni araç ve ortam arayışlarına neden olmuştur. Bu bağlamda sosyal medyanın bu arayışlara çözüm olabilecek birtakım niteliklere sahip olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bireysel ve toplumsal yaşamın her alanında yaygın bir biçimde kullanılan sosyal medya, siyasal, kültürel ve ekonomik bütün sistemleri de kendi çalışma prensipleri çerçevesinde etkilemektedir. Sosyal medyanın etkileşime dayalı özellikleri nedeniyle kamusal müzakere alanı oluşturma potansiyelinin varlığı, demokratik süreçlere katılma açısından yurttaşlara yeni imkânlar sunmaktadır. Artık kamuoyu ve kamusal alanın sosyal medya platformları ve internet ağları üzerinden de oluşabileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu durum demokratik süreçlerin ve hatta bütünüyle demokrasinin kendisinin de yeniden şekillenmesine, internet ve sosyal medya bağlantılı yeni bir demokrasi anlayışının ortaya çıkmasına neden olmuştur. Çalışmada sosyal medyanın, kamuoyu, kamusal alan ve demokrasi ile ilişkisi üzerine literatür taramasına dayalı bir betimsel analiz yapılmıştır.
Pengenalan Kirigami untuk Meningkatkan Kreativitas Siswa di MIS Halwani Gebang
Authors: Tuti Rezeki Awaliyah Siregar  , Fahrunnisa Fahrunnisa  , Dila Aulia  , Sukri Agustian
Published: October 2024

This community service aims to develop and increase students' creativity by introducing kirigami, namely folding and cutting paper to form letters of the alphabet. The tools and materials used are paper, scissors and cutter. This activity was carried out on Thursday, September 15 2022 at MIS Halwani Gebang, Langkat Regency. The benefit of carrying out this activity is to improve the mathematical concept of geometry through the processes of folding, lining and cutting; improve students' fine motor skills by training their fingers in the process of folding paper; train students' concentration; foster a sense of community care by taking part in activities organized by the village, implementing kirigami skills in making backgrounds, congratulations, and so on; increasing students' creativity in the art of paper folding (kirigami).
Pelatihan Pembuatan Cinderamata Khas Untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan Masyarakat Dusun Ngaduman
Authors: Aurillia Triani Aryaningtyas  , Ganda Subrata  , Dyah Palupiningyas  , Enik Rahayu
Published: October 2024

PKM activities were held in Ngaduman Hamlet, Kel. Title, Kec. Getasan, Semarang Regency. This activity involves several stakeholders. The implementation of HR Training activities in Improving the Economy in Ngaduman Hamlet is carried out in four stages, namely the socialization and preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. In the first stage, internal coordination was carried out by the activity implementing team as well as external coordination involving activity partners. The implementation stage was a coordination process through FGDs in Ngaduman Hamlet which were present and several community communities and also the relevant government, Field Practice Stage through direct field observation, Last stage in the form of activity evaluation, namely technical evaluation and evaluation through direct discussions with several parties to reach conclusions
Prosedur Pengeluaran Biaya Operasional Pada Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah Kabupaten Ende
Authors: Mariela Susana Leta  , Zaenal Wafa
Published: October 2024

Agency activities always require funds to carry out its activities such as purchasing equipment, office needs and others. the expenditures of operating costs are used for office activities and purchase of Office equipment. how the procedure for the operation costs on the Development Planning Agency of the District of Ende there is a problem when it will be posted to the SPJ shopping at the time will be made often the treasury part wrong in entering the account number therefore SPJ data can not be processed and should be justified back so that there is no mistake then the part of the district should be more careful and careful in entering the number of the account. for the Procedure of Expenditure Costs is done well.
Pengabdian Berbasis Teknologi dalam Menunjang Pengalaman dan Interaksi Pengunjung Terhadap Destinasi Wisata Melalui Aplikasi AR Gamification
Authors: Wiguna I Komang Arya Ganda , Sanusi Rikcy , Sudipa I Gede Iwan , Semadi Ketut Ngurah , Iswara Ida Bagus Ary Indra , Udayana I Putu Agus Eka Darma , Aristana Made Dona Wahyu
Published: October 2024

Technology's role in tourism can have a positive effect on attracting tourists. In providing solutions to non-optimal media in supporting alternative entertainment and services for tourists, the service activity's goal of integrating augmented reality (AR) in tourism has given rise to the concept of AR gamification, in which game elements are integrated into the tourist experience to create a more enjoyable and interactive experience. Potential users are assisted in comprehending and optimizing their use of AR gamification applications. The implementation of augmented reality games at The Sila's Agrotourism benefited from the active participation of collaborators in all PKM activities. The results demonstrated that the use of augmented reality (AR)-based interactive games in tourist destinations enhances the destination's appeal and encourages visitor participation in associated activities. The implementation of augmented reality technology makes the tourist experience at The Sila's Agrotourism more engaging and enjoyable for guests, which has positive repercussions for boosting tourist attraction and satisfaction.
Menggapai Keunggulan Promosi di Era Digital: Kolaborasi Canva untuk Peningkatan Ekonomi Lokal
Authors: M Riski Qisthiano  , Doni Pramana
Published: October 2024

This research analyzes the potential for collaboration with graphic design platform Canva to generate promotional advantages for local businesses in the digital era and their impact on local economic growth. Amidst dynamic changes in consumer behavior and marketing trends, promotion is the key to local business success. Canva offers a solution for creating visually appealing content with minimal design skills, making it relevant for users of all backgrounds. This research deepens the understanding of the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, increased brand visibility, and higher audience engagement through the use of Canva. However, this research also considers the limitations in using this platform, including the risk of uniform content that is less unique. The practical implications of this research are to guide local businesses in designing more effective promotions through the Canva platform, increasing interaction with consumers, and contributing to local economic growth. With a focus on the Canva collaboration, this research provides insight into how this graphic design platform can become a strategic tool in achieving business promotion and development goals in the digital age.
Seminar Inspiratif: Para Guru Diajak Menjadi Pendidik Hebat Di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Non Syafriafdi  , Muhammad Azky  , Rizky Fadhilah  , Rangga Hafizh Darmawan  , Khairifo  Khairifo  , Putri Anggraini Suci Ramadani  , Fina Putri  , Marisa  Marisa  , Hanny Olivya  , Natasha Widy Pratiwi  , Lastika Br Silalahi
Published: October 2024

The Inspirational Seminar "Becoming a Great Teacher in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0" organised by Riau University's Collaborative Community Service (KKN) team was an important step in supporting the professional development of teachers in an era influenced by technological developments. The event focused on the integration of technology in learning, innovative methods, and collaboration with local education communities. The seminar attracted more than 50 participants, including teachers from various levels of education. The speakers, including Dr Non Syafriafdi S.Pd M.Pd, provided insights and concrete solutions related to current educational challenges. The result was positive encouragement for teachers to better deal with change and improve students' learning experiences. The seminar is expected to have a lasting impact on education in the Tapung Makmur, Tanah Tinggi and Kijang Jaya areas.
Conceptual Metaphors in Narrative Advertisements for Places: A Comparative Study Between English and Lithuanian
Authors: Selmistraitis Linas , Gadeikytė Ieva
Published: October 2024

The paper examines 15 conceptual metaphors in advertisements for hotels based in Lithuania, focusing on the similarities and differences between English and Lithuanian versions of these advertisements. 21 English and Lithuanian hotel websites were analysed, resulting in 104 metaphorical expressions in English and 39 metaphorical expressions in Lithuanian. The focus was on categorizing the findings based on whether the compared texts: 1) maintained consistent metaphorical meanings in both languages; 2) featured distinct metaphorical expressions in one language; 3) lacked metaphors in one language; 4) had instances of missing metaphorical sentences. The research employed a descriptive-analytic approach to examine the source and target domains of conceptual metaphors in hotel advertisements in both English and Lithuanian. A contrastive method was utilized to compare conceptual metaphors and metaphorical expressions across the two languages. The Conceptual Metaphor Analysis method was then employed to discern the connection between identified metaphorical expressions and conceptual metaphors. Lastly, quantitative analysis was conducted to assess the frequency of conceptual metaphors present in the advertisements. This study is unique as no previous comparative research has been conducted on conceptual metaphors and their variations in English and Lithuanian hotel advertisements. The findings contribute to understanding linguistic changes in metaphorical expressions between the two languages. The analysis reveals that metaphorical expressions are more prevalent in English hotel advertisements compared to the Lithuanian ones. Furthermore, the majority of conceptual metaphors identified are related to the very hotels, objects, atmosphere, rooms, and available services, portraying them as personified entities capable of interacting with guests in an appealing and courteous manner. The most commonly observed conceptual metaphor in both languages is PLACE IS A PERSON / VIETA YRA ASMUO.
Comparative Analysis of Conventional (Financial, Network) and Optimized Mixed Integer Linear Programming Scenarios for Telecom Network Investment Decision Making
Authors: Yudha Adithya , Yunita Irni
Published: October 2024

The telecommunications industry in Indonesia faces numerous challenges in allocating resources for network development, including network complexity, technological changes, market competition, and customer expectations. To achieve optimal financial outcomes and customer satisfaction, investments must be well-managed, well-placed, and well-executed. This study analyses network investment portfolio selection outcomes at Telkomsel; Indonesia's largest cellular operator, comparing conventional scenarios (financial and network) with an optimized scenario using Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP). The research evaluates these scenarios based on total portfolio score, incremental revenue, and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). Financial indicators such as net present value (NPV), IRR, EBIT margin, incremental revenue, and network indicators such as capacity and customer satisfaction (download/upload throughput, latency, packet loss, jitter) assess investment feasibility. The MILP optimization scenario strongly correlates with incremental revenue, NPV, and IRR, indicating higher financial performance. Sites selected in the MILP optimization outperscenario formed others in total score (22% better than the financial scenario, 63% better than the network scenario), incremental revenue (3.5% better than the financial scenario, 90.2% better than the network scenario), and portfolio IRR (4% better than the financial scenario, 70% better than the network scenario).
Socrate, celebritatea și exemplaritatea
Authors:   Institutul de Filosofie și Psihologie „Constantin Rădulescu-Motru” al Academiei Române, Dobre Marius
Published: October 2024

The article first analyses the concept of celebrity, illustrated by Socrates character. The concept of generic example is then presented, complemented by those of particular case as example, model and anti-model. The Noician concept of holomer is presented in continuation of the generic example. The relationship between celebrity and competence in a field is analysed in the next subsection. The final considerations show the differences between genuine Socrates celebrity and the empty celebrities of nowadays.
Un timp, multe timpuri. Principalele teorii ale timpului în dezbaterea filosofică actuală
Authors:   Universitatea din București, Țurcanu Irina
Published: October 2024

When asked what time is, the first thing that comes to mind is the clock, that ticking which sets the rhythm of our daily lives. But what can we say if the question is more precise, if we are interested in the nature of time? In this case, many of us would echo Saint Augustine’s words and admit that it’s a difficult question. In this essay, I will focus on the current philosophical debate to highlight the main theories and their limitations. The goal is to show how none of them can fully capture the complexity of the notion of time, particularly when it comes to experience. We must acknowledge that we cannot provide a single answer to the definition of time. Instead, we can arrive at multiple answers depending on the context we consider.
OERinfo-Erklärvideos (2/5): „Open Educational Resources (OER) und freie Lizenzen“ mit Paul Klimpel
Authors: Fischer Georg
Published: October 2024

Paul Klimpel erläutert im Erklärvideo von OERinfo die Lizenzen von Creative Commons. Dabei geht er genauer auf die einzelnen Module ein und welche Vorteile sie jeweils für Open Educational Resources (OER) bieten. Paul Klimpel und Till Kreutzer arbeiten als Anwälte bei iRights.Law und engagieren sich als Autoren bei iRights.info.
LWE Attack Benchmarking Project
Authors: Kun Jeremy
Published: October 2024

Kristin Lauter and her colleagues at Facebook esearch recently announced a project to benchmark attacks against LWE. The announcement was on the post-quanum crypto mailing list. They state: “Our approach is motivated by the need to study more carefully the effect on security of using small secrets and small error in standardized LWE settings like Kyber and Homomorphic Encryption.
International Research Software Funders Workshop 2024 – Building a Sustainable Future for Research Software
Authors:   Research Software Alliance
Published: October 2024

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By Michelle Barker, Chris Erdmann, Eric Jensen, Kim Hartley, Anna Henriksson, Suné Joubert October 2024 The 2024 International Research Software Funders Workshop continued to progress the way funders sustain and support research software.
Slobodan Jovanović's interpretation of Plato's political philosophy
Authors: Terzić Predrag
Published: October 2024

This paper delves into the interpretation of Plato's political philosophy as presented by Slobodan Jovanović, a prominent professor and dean of the Faculty of Law, rector of the University of Belgrade, president of the Serbian Royal Academy of Sciences, and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in exile. Jovanović's extensive body of work includes research on 19th-century national political history, state and law theory, constitutional law, political sociology, and the history of political theories. Despite his comprehensive scholarly contributions, this aspect of Jovanović's work has not been thoroughly explored. Alongside his studies on the political, economic, and social doctrines of figures like Niccolò Machiavelli, Edmund Burke, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Benjamin Constant, Hans Kelsen, and other anti-Marxist theorists, Jovanović also dedicated significant attention to ancient political philosophy, particularly the works of Plato.
Heart rhythm disorders in children
Authors: Begić Zijo , Begić Hidajeta , Begić Nedim
Published: October 2024

Pediatric arrhythmology deals with studying of frequency and regularity of heart rhythm disorders in childhood. Rhythm disturbances (dysrhythmias, arrhythmias) occur as a result of disturbances in the creation or conduction of stimuli in the specific or working musculature of the heart. Simplifying the knowledge of everyday work on pediatric arrhythmias, they can originate from the atria of the heart when we speak about supraventricular arrhythmias or from the heart chambers when we talk about ventricular arrhythmias. There are currently three major problems that burden pediatric cardiologists and pediatric arrhythmologists, and which are the focus of interest in pediatrics as a whole. These are primarily sudden cardiac death in children (SCD), fetal arrhythmias (FA) and postoperative-incisional arrhythmias (IA). The development of pediatric arrhythmology is imperative in the development of pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.
Significance of tap block in perioperative pain control in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Dimić Nemanja , Mijović Milica , Boboš Marina , Đurić Marko , Nenadić Irina , Bojić Suzana , Vasilijević Nikola , Vasić Andrijana , Stevanović Predrag
Published: October 2024

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common minimally invasive operations in abdominal surgery and the gold standard in the treatment of symptomatic gallbladder diseases. Although it is a minimally invasive technique, the intensity of pain in the postoperative period can be significant, especially during the first 24 hours after surgery. Coping with this pain can be approached by traditional treatment with different classes of analgesics or by the use of multimodal analgesia, which includes their combination with regional anesthesia techniques. The most commonly used technique of regional anesthesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy operations is the block of the transverse abdominal plane (TAP block). The TAP block is an ultrasound-guided local anesthetic injection technique in the plane between the internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles, which leads to the involvement of the sensory nerves that innervate the anterior abdominal wall, thus achieving adequate perioperative pain control. The application of the TAP block dates back to the beginning of the 21st century, and since then it has been the subject of numerous studies that have dealt with the impact of the TAP block on the reduction of intraoperative opioid consumption, the intensity of postoperative pain, as well as on the reduction of the frequency of side effects caused by opioid analgesics. Due to its simple execution and great efficiency, the TAP block is used today as an analgesia strategy in numerous abdominal surgeries.
Characteristics and treatment of pain in patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome
Authors: Stojanov Aleksandar
Published: October 2024

Immune-mediated neuropathies, including Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), represent a heterogeneous group of disorders caused by a loss of immune tolerance to antigens of peripheral nerves or surrounding blood vessels. Clinically, GBS is characterized by the development of symmetrical muscle weakness over up to four weeks, accompanied by sensory disturbances and dysautonomia. Pain is a common symptom of GBS, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. Pain should be viewed multidimensionally, and the biopsychosocial model is currently widely accepted. Pain assessment is conducted using various unidimensional, multidimensional, and specialized scales to detect the neuropathic component of pain. Regarding pain as the first symptom of the disease, previous studies have shown that this is the case in about 70% of patients. Pain in GBS patients has both neuropathic and nociceptive components. A previous study conducted on GBS patients in our population found that the prevalence of pain in the acute phase was 85.5%, and neuropathic pain was present in 26.4% of cases. Rare studies have shown that after the acute phase of the disease, pain decreases, but sensitive neuropathic elements such as paresthesias/dysesthesias often remain. It is also assumed that pain plays a significant role in worsening depression and anxiety, as well as negatively impacting the quality of life and sleep in GBS patients. Pain management in GBS involves both specific (Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy, IVIG, and/or Therapeutic Plasma Exchanges, TPE) and nonspecific treatment methods (supportive therapy), as well as the use of analgesics and co-analgesics based on the principles of treating pain syndromes, depending on the assumed pathophysiological mechanism. After the acute phase of the disease, special attention is given to physical rehabilitation treatment and psychosocial support for the patient. Therefore, the involvement of other specialists (physiatrist, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, and pain medicine specialist) is of crucial importance for adequate pain management.
Guidelines for perioperative treatment of children with diabetes mellitus
Authors: Stevanović Vesna , Mandraš Ana , Krunić Igor , Mladenović Nenad , Stević Marija
Published: October 2024

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and insidious disease that can occur at all ages, including childhood. The disease, its diagnosis, treatment, and complications have certain specificities in children compared to adults with the same condition. Less frequently than in adults, diabetes mellitus can be a comorbidity in pediatric surgical patients. Less frequently than in adults, diabetes mellitus can be a comorbidity in pediatric surgical patients. Perioperative metabolic stress occurs as a result of changes in routine diabetes management, emotional stress and anxiety, the surgical condition, and the type of surgical procedure. The perioperative management of children with diabetes depends on preoperative therapeutic regimens (insulin vs oral hypoglycemics), the complexity of the surgical intervention, and the duration of preoperative and postoperative fasting. A thorough understanding of the disease from all aspects (type of diabetes, type of therapy, degree of metabolic control, chronic complications) is crucial for preoperative preparation or making decisions about postponing elective surgery or urgent treatment to prepare for emergency surgery. It has been proven that the use of evidence based protocols for the perioperative management of children with diabetes in various medical situations results in better treatment outcomes. However, acute perioperative complications such as ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar states, and hypo/hyperglycemia can still occur. Therefore, increased caution is necessary when dealing with pediatric surgical patients with diabetes mellitus.
Application of drones in forest fire protection: Basic strategies for the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Ilić Damir , Ilić-Kosanović Tatjana , Milošević Isidora
Published: October 2024

In the last two decades, there have been more forest fires than ever due to climate change. These fires affect different continents and countries around the world, including the Republic of Serbia. As forest fires have an extremely negative impact on people and the environment, different strategies are being developed to fight forest fires that include the use of modern technologies, based on information technology and artificial intelligence. One of the contemporary technologies that stand out as an important tool for fighting forest fires are unmanned aerial vehicles, which are commonly called drones. Their use is diverse and many ways of implementation can be applied in the Republic of Serbia. By applying the SWOT and TOWS matrix, four key strategies are defined, which include the production of drones, improving the technological capabilities of existing units and the situational awareness system, as well as raising public awareness of the danger of forest fires. Key elements in the further development of strategies can also be defined: prevention and monitoring of fires, building awareness among citizens about the dangers of forest fires and the benefits of using drones, as well as recognizing the technological and human capacities for the development of drones for actual firefighting.
Implementation of the waste management hierarchy: Prevention as an imperative of sustainability
Authors: Ugrinov Dragan , Nikolić Magdalena , Alivojvodić Vesna
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a comparative analysis of municipal waste amount generated in EU member and non EU member countries Positive experiences from developed countries show that the best results are achieved when attention is paid according to local specificity, while respecting national strategic determinations for each type of waste separately. The existing situation was reviewed, practice was analyzed and significant strategic documents and regulations were interpreted. On this basis, rational and feasible solutions were proposed, which include a wide range of measures to improve waste management, starting with the reduction of waste generation at the source, separate collection, recycling or other methods of recovering materials from waste, and ending with reliable and environmentally sustainable final disposal of waste. Also, necessary accompanying measures, educational and promotional activities, as well as monitoring of the established system were recommended. The paper focuses on municipal waste, which amounts generated per year present one of the most problematic in every country. The aim of the work is to show the trend of growth/decrease in the amount of municipal waste generated in European Union, member countries and in countries that are not. The benchmarking analysis showed a trend of decreasing amounts of municipal waste generated in developed countries, which clearly indicates successfully implemented strategies based on the Waste Hierarchy.
Contemporary challenges for companies to align its business with CBAM regulation
Authors: Mirković Vladimir , Iliev-Matić Marina , Lukić-Nikolić Jelena , Dudić Branislav
Published: October 2024

Climate changes affect all aspects of life and society with wide repercussions on human beings. Ambitious sustainability objectives primarily defined by the Paris Agreement from 2015, via European Green Deal in 2019 get its materialization in various initiatives. One of the main goals set in environmental area in previous period is reflected in significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Simultaneously with the EU intentions that Europe become the first climate-neutral continent till 2050, in May 2023 was adopted Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which should prevent so-called "carbon leakage", the behavior of EU-based companies which could move carbon-intensive production abroad to comply with lighter standards. Such behaviour could seriously undermine EU efforts, as well as efforts at the global level to realize sustainable goals. This paper deals with major features, scope and consequences of CBAM regulations, and through case study analysis of domestic company Elixir Group, as an example of good business practice, gave the recommendations for all stakeholders in the Republic of Serbia.
PERANCANGAN ROBOT PENDETEKSI AWAL KESEHATAN MANUSIA GUNA MENCEGAH PENULARAN PENYAKIT YANG DITULARKAN LEWAT UDARA
Authors: Yoghanata Quarta Raffi  , Yulian Wardi  , Lucas Dewantoro  , Abdul Aziz
Published: October 2024

Penggunaan alat pemeriksaan kesehatan seperti stetoskop, dan termometer memang sudahumum digunakan oleh tenaga medis. Akan tetapi, alat-alat pemeriksaan tersebut masih standalone dalam penggunaannya. Dalam kondisi perkembangan peralatan elektronika saat ini, alatalat pemeriksaan tersebut dapat di integrasikan dalam penggunaanya yaitu dengan membentuksebuah rancangan robot kesehatan. Robot kesehatan ini secara fungsi dapat menggantikantenaga medis dalam menangani pasien pada tahap awal. Sehingga dapat meminimalisir kontaklangsung antara pasien dengan tenaga medis serta menghindari penyebaran penyakit olehpasien, terlebih lagi penyakit bawaan yang bisa ditularkan lewat udara. Robot ini dibekali denganbeberapa sensor kesehatan diantaranya adalah sensor suhu, danse sensor pengukur detakjantung yang sudah terintegrasi dengan mikrokontroler arduino. Robot ini dapat bergerak secaraotomatis yaitu dengan menggunakan sensor ultrasonik. Sensor ini akan medeteksi pasien padajarak tertentu, kemudian robot akan bergerak maju mendekati pasien. Robot akan mengeluarkanhimbauan dan memberikan instruksi prosedur pengecekan kesehatan. Pasien dapat melakukanproses pengecekan kesehatandengan menekan tombol start pada robot. Jika pasien tidakberkenan melakukan pengecekan kesehatan, dapat menekan tombol selesai sehingga programrobot dapat terselesaikan dan robot bergerak ke posisi awal.
Enhancement of VANETS Security against Gray Hole Attack with ANFIS-GWO and LBK
Authors: ATR Krishna Priya
Published: October 2024

Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) have emerged as a critical component of intelligent transportation systems, facilitating real time communication among vehicles and infrastructure. However, the open and dynamic nature of VANETs makes them vulnerable to various security threats, among which gray hole attacks pose significant challenges. In gray hole attacks, malicious nodes manipulate or selectively drop data packets, disrupting communication and compromising network integrity. In response to these challenges, this paper proposes an innovative approach that integrates the Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) with Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO). The main objective of this research is to develop a robust ANFIS GWO framework capable of identifying and mitigating gray hole attacks in real time VANET scenarios. Through extensive simulations and experiments, the performance of proposed technique in terms of average energy consumed, throughput, Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR) and packet drop is examined. The results demonstrate that the ANFIS GWO approach not only improves the resilience of VANETs against gray hole attacks but also guarantees reliable and secure communication among vehicles and infrastructure.
Implementation of a Reverse Carry Propagate Adder Based On Efficient VLSI for Hardware Security and Area Consumption
Authors: S Nagakumararaj
Published: October 2024

The various techniques inbuilt in the VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) designing is originated from the basis of adder circuits. When these adder circuits are processed in the higher digital signal processing systems, the adders have to exhibit high performance, good efficiency with reduced cost and area of implementation. The major objective of designing the VLSI design is minimizing the complexity and to perform the operations more effectively. Whereas in some other methods, the logic circuit designing is made larger in order to achieve higher efficiency. This in turn, results in the reduction of hardware security and makes the computation more complex. This paper utilizes the RCPA adder logic to reduce the area for the implementation and enhancing the hardware security. By implementing RCPA adder circuit, the carry propagates in the opposite direction from the most significant bit to the least significant bit. The usage of shift accumulator improves the speed of process and reduces the area required. By implementing the reverse propagation of the carry in the adder circuit, computation time is optimized and the implementation is made efficient with the reduction in the delay.
Estética da IA: “Unreliable Memories” de Lev Manovich
Authors: Pereira Catarina Lira , Loureiro Domingos , Costa Diana
Published: October 2024

Este estudo incide na intersecção entre Inteligência Artificial (IA) e arte contemporânea. Centra-se na exposição Unreliable Memories de Lev Manovich como caso de estudo, propondo-se analisar como Manovich utiliza a IA para expandir as fronteiras visuais e conceituais da arte, bem como a confiabilidade das representações sintéticas produzidas por essas tecnologias. O documento está dividido em três partes principais. Inicia com uma contextualização teórica abrangente sobre a estética da IA e os desafios associados à criação artística com ferramentas de geração de imagens. Analisa, em seguida, a exposição em si, descrevendo as diversas séries de obras, desde desenhos manuais dos anos 80 até criações recentes geradas por IA – abrangendo séries específicas como Drawing Rooms e In the Garden – com as peculiaridades visuais e as imperfeições que refletem a natureza efêmera e fragmentada da memória. Discute, por fim, como as imperfeições e peculiaridades das imagens geradas por IA refletem a falibilidade da memória, desafiando normas perceptivas tradicionais. Esta pesquisa fornece informações sobre Estética da IA para a comunidade artística e acadêmica, oferecendo bases para futuras pesquisas acadêmicas e artísticas na área.
Acaricidal activity of Eucalyptus essential oil based nanoformulations against ticks in Goats
Authors: Sheeba A , Rani N , Ponnudurai G , Thiruvenkadan A.K , Puvarajan B , Senthil Kumar P , Dhandapani K , Gopal K
Published: October 2024

Tick infestation poses a major threat to the lifestyle of livestock. The main tick species found in domestic animals of India is Rhipicephalus [Boophilus] microplus. Several plants have the ability to inhibit the growth of the ticks in domestic animals.
Unseating the Israeli Government from the UN General Assembly in case of non-compliance with the Advisory Opinion of 19 July 2024
Authors: Jamshidi Maryam
Published: October 2024

This post analyses the possibility of unseating the Israeli Government from the UN General Assembly in case of non-compliance with the Advisory Opinion of 19 July 2024. The Advisory Opinion provides a particularly strong legal basis – grounded primarily in the right to self-determination – to unseat Israel’s government from the General Assembly until it complies with the Opinion – as the Assembly did with South Africa fifty years ago.
Gorilla algorithm based on double random perturbation and its engineering application
Authors: Xiaoxin Du , Tianru Hao , Bo Wang , Zhenfei Wang , Jianfei Zhang , Mei Jin
Published: October 2024

Aiming at the problems of artificial gorilla troop optimization algorithm, such as easy to fall into local optimum, slow convergence speed and low optimization accuracy, an artificial gorilla troop optimization algorithm based on double random perturbation strategy is proposed. Firstly, the Halton sequence is introduced to initialize the population to increase the diversity of the population; secondly, a multi-dimensional random number strategy is used in the algorithm optimization stage and an adaptive position search mechanism is proposed in the exploration stage to improve the convergence speed of the algorithm; thirdly, a double random perturbation strategy is proposed to solve the group effect of gorillas and enhance the ability of the algorithm to jump out of the local optimum; finally, a dimension-by-dimensional update strategy is adopted to update individual positions, which improves the convergence accuracy of the algorithm. Through the comparison of the optimization results of 10 benchmark test functions and the Wilcoxon rank sum test, it can be seen that the improved algorithm has greatly improved the optimization accuracy and convergence speed. In addition, through the experimental comparative analysis of an engineering optimization problem, the superiority of the proposed algorithm in dealing with real engineering problems is further verified.
SAĞLIK KURULU KARARLARINA KARŞI İTİRAZ YOLLARI
Authors: Çınar Abdurrahim
Published: October 2024

Sağlık kurulları; kamu veya özel kesimde yer alan sağlık kuruluşları ile çeşitli kamu kurumları çatısı altında faaliyet gösteren, farklı branşlardan hekimlerin bir araya gelmesiyle kurulan organlardır. Kurullar, mevzuatta sağlık kurulu raporu öngörüldüğü hallerde veya tek hekimin yetkisi dışında kalan durumlarda muhatabının sağlık durumu hakkında karar almakla yetkilendirilmiştir. Sağlık kurulu kararları, muhatabının engel oranı tespit edilmek suretiyle sağlık durumunun rapor biçiminde belgelendirildiği kararlardır. Kararlar, kendilerinden sonra alınacak kararlara dayanak teşkil eden ve bu kararların alınabilmesi için işletilmesi gereken birer idari usul aşaması niteliğindedir. Kurul kararlarından; engelli haklarından kamu hizmetine girişe, ceza infaz usullerinden kamu görevlilerinin izinlerine kadar oldukça geniş bir yelpazede yararlanılmaktadır. Sağlık kurulu kararları teknik bilgi ve uzmanlık gerektiren değerlendirme durumlarından olup kurul kararı alınması gereken konularda idarenin takdir yetkisi bulunmamaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, uygulamada sağlık kurulu kararlarının yargısal denetimi çoğunlukla bilirkişi raporları üzerinden yürütülmektedir. Söz konusu denetim, kurul kararlarının ilgili mevzuata uygun düzenlenip düzenlenmediğinin belirlenmesi ile sınırlıdır. Sağlık kurulu kararlarına karşı mevzuatta öngörülen itiraz yolları sayesinde kurul kararları idare tarafından denetlenerek muhatabı hakkında yeni bir kurul kararı alınabildiğinden yargı yoluna başvurulmadan uyuşmazlığın çözülebilmesi mümkün olabilecektir. Uyuşmazlığın yargı önüne taşınmadan çözümlenmesiyle yargı yükü hafiflemiş ve sağlık kurulu kararlarının denetimi için daha kolay ve etkili bir olanak sağlanmış olacağından sağlık kurulu kararlarına karşı mevzuatta öngörülen itiraz yolları önemli bir yer tutmaktadır.