bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Tourist Behavior on Halal Food as an Option for Culinary Tourism
Authors: Kusumawardhani Yuviani
Published: May 2024

As one of the countries with the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia places a high value on halal, including halal food in culinary tourism. Culinary tourism has attracted the attention of several researchers in recent decades because it enhances tourists’ travel experiences. Although much research has been conducted from economics, marketing, service, and ingredients perspectives, research on tourists’ behavior in selecting food during culinary tours in destinations dominated by non-halal food is still rare. This paper aims to present a framework for tourists’ halal food consumption behavior and investigate the factors that Indonesian tourists consider when deciding to consume halal food. To gain deeper insights, the author conducted qualitative research by conducting in-depth interviews with fifteen tourists at the Suryakencana Chinatown Tour in Bogor City, West Java Province, Indonesia. This study discovered that push factors reflect attitudes toward consuming halal food, allowing individual tourist attitudes to create halal markets and culinary tours, ultimately influencing how tourists buy halal food.
Consumer Behaviour Analysis for AI Services in the Tourism Industry
Authors: Skandali Dimitra , Magoutas Anastasios , Tsourvakas Georgios
Published: May 2024

Amidst the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, this study investigates consumer behaviour with a specific emphasis on the determinants that impact the adoption and purchase of AI tourism applications by tourists, thereby augmenting their perceived value. The study aims to identify the factors that impact tourists’ inclination to adopt and buy AI tourism applications, with a focus on enhancing perceived value. Using data collected from a survey of 301 visitors of different nationalities visiting Greece, this study conducts structural equation modelling to assess the relationship between technology adoption and certain factors influencing customers’ perceived value in the tourism sector, considering the Value Adoption Model (VAM). Findings indicate that suggested modifications in the VAM demonstrate that factors including Happiness, Perceived Immersion, Trust and Effort are relevant to the successful acceptance concept of paying for using AI tourism apps. The most likely outcome is the mediating role of Perceived Value in willingness to accept and pay for AI tourism apps. The study recontextualizes the VAM theory by analyzing the acceptance of AI apps in tourism and hospitality sector research. The findings are valuable to hotel directors, ICT developers, and researchers studying the difficulties of technology adoption and implementation of service management in the hospitality industry.
Nilai Pluralisme Buddhayana Di Indonesia: Merajut Harmoni dalam Keanekaragaman Masyarakat Buddha
Authors: Renaldi Dicky , Sembiring Denisa Br , Wartini Sri , Sura Pratama Arya , Susanto Susanto
Published: May 2024

This research aims to explore the concept offered by Buddhayana regarding pluralism and the implications of the Buddhayana concept of pluralism for the relations between internal sects of Buddhism and other religions. Pluralism is an idea or method that recognizes and appreciates diversity within a community or country. This means recognizing that there are different viewpoints, values, beliefs, and cultures that can exist within it. Pluralism seeks to encourage tolerance, respect differences, and promote cooperation between diverse groups. This research uses library research and interviews which focus on figures from the Buddhayana Council as primary data, as well as related books as secondary data sources. The approach used is a sociological approach, which includes the concept of institutional structure as a conceptual tool. Its function is to integrate relationships and interactions within a social community. The concept of pluralism offered in Buddhayana values in dealing with the issue of plurality is the concept of active harmony. Namely the concept of coexistence with stronger associations and mutual appropriation from various traditions, schools of thought and sects in Buddhism. With the aim of showing the importance of avoiding grouping, sectarianism and forms of division
Real-Time RIC/RAN Intelligent Controller: A Software Component for Open RAN Architecture
Authors: Khan Imran
Published: May 2024

This research article explores the role and significance of Real-Time RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) in the context of Open RAN architecture. Open RAN represents a paradigm shift in the telecommunications industry, aiming to disaggregate and virtualize network functions to promote interoperability, flexibility, and innovation. The Real-Time RIC, as a pivotalsoftware component within Open RAN, plays a crucial role in orchestrating and optimizing radio resources in real-time. This article delves into the functionalities, architecture, and implementation considerations of the Real-Time RIC, highlighting its capabilities in enabling dynamic network optimization, intelligent traffic steering, and efficient resource utilization. Furthermore, the article discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with deploying Real-Time RICs in diverse network environments, emphasizing the need for standardization, interoperability, and performance optimization. Through a comprehensive analysis, this research article aims to provide insights into the design, deployment, and impact of Real-Time RICs in advancing the evolution of Open RAN architectures.
Implementing DevOps Adoption within United States SMEs
Authors: Akinola Omolola , Oyerinde Omowunmi , Akinola Akintunde
Published: May 2024

DevOps is an integration of "Development" (Dev) and "Operations" (Ops) and has emerged as a transformational way of software development, with the objective of enabling rapid and efficient delivery of software. While accepted at larger scales in enterprises, there has been hardly any literature review based on the implementation of DevOps in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the United States. This research, therefore, seeks to analyze in detail the challenges, methodologies, and outcomes of implementing DevOps adoption within SMEs in the United States. This research investigates the strategies, benefits, and barriers of SMEs toward the implementation of DevOps using mixed-methods research, including qualitative data from a case study and both interview and quantitative survey data. The results offer a contribution to an understanding of how SMEs adopt DevOps and present valuable knowledge for both practitioners and researchers.
Machine Learning Algorithms Scaling on Large-Scale Data Infrastructure
Authors: Padmanaban Harish
Published: May 2024

Scalability is a critical aspect of deploying machine learning (ML) algorithms on large-scale data infrastructure. As datasets grow in size and complexity, organizations face challenges in efficiently processing and analyzing data to derive meaningful insights. This paper explores the strategies and techniques employed to scale ML algorithms effectively on extensive data infrastructure. From optimizing computational resources to implementing parallel processing frameworks, various approaches are examined to ensure the seamless integration of ML models with large-scale data systems.
Role of GenAI in Automated Code Generation within DevOps Practices: Explore how Generative AI
Authors: Tembhekar Prachi , Devan Munivel , Jeyaraman Jawaharbabu
Published: May 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a pivotal domain within computer science, profoundly influencing the software development lifecycle, particularly during the implementation phase. Here, developers grapple with the task of translating software requirements and designs into executable code. Automated Code Generation (ACG) leveraging AI emerges as a promising solution in this context. The automation of code generation processes is gaining traction as a means to tackle diverse software development challenges while boosting productivity. This paper presents a thorough review and discourse on both traditional and AI-driven techniques employed in ACG, highlighting their respective challenges and constraints. Through an examination of pertinent literature, we identify various AI methodologies and algorithms utilized in ACG, extracting evaluation metrics such as Accuracy, Efficiency, Scalability, Correctness, Generalization, among others. These metrics serve as the basis for a comparative analysis of AI-driven ACG methods, delving into their applications, strengths, weaknesses, performance metrics, and future prospects.
Cross-Domain Applications of MLOps: From Healthcare to Finance
Authors: Tembhekar Prachi , Arasu Malaiyappan Jesu Narkarunai , Shanmugam Lavanya
Published: May 2024

In today's digital era, the significance of data cannot be overstated. It embodies the factual and numerical essence of our everyday transactions, arriving not just statically but dynamically, in the form of data streams. These streams constitute an influx of limitless, continuous, and swift information, particularly prominent in sectors like healthcare. However, navigating this torrent of data presents formidable challenges. The sheer volume, pace, and variety make processing data streams exceedingly complex. Moreover, the task of classifying data streams is compounded by the phenomenon of concept drift, where the underlying statistical characteristics of the target variable undergo unexpected changes, especially noticeable in supervised learning scenarios.Addressing these challenges head-on, our research delves into various manifestations of concept drift within healthcare data streams. We offer an overview of established statistical and machine learning techniques tailored to tackle concept drift. Furthermore, we underscore the efficacy of deep learning algorithms in detecting concept drift and elucidate the diverse healthcare datasets employed in this endeavor.
LA TOMOGRAFÍA POR EMISIÓN DE POSITRONES (PET); FUNDAMENTOS, DESARROLLO Y APLICACIONES
Authors: Gil Benítez Alejandro , Pascual Mora María
Published: May 2024

El desarrollo e implementación de la tomografía por emisión de positrones (PET) ha supuesto una revolución en el mundo de las técnicas de imagen clínica permitiendo obtener una nueva clase de información.
RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO Y FRACASO ESCOLAR EN ALTAS CAPACIDADES INTELECTUALES: RETRATO DE LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN FRENTE A LAS FUENTES PRIMARIAS Y LA EVIDENCIA EMPÍRICA
Authors: Salto Perez Marta , Alcaide Risoto Margarita
Published: May 2024

La percepción mediática frente a la realidad respaldada por las fuentes primarias y la evidencia empírica del rendimiento académico y el fracaso escolar en alumnos con altas capacidades intelectuales.
EVALUACIÓN DE GUARDARRAÍLES
DE MODELOS LLM ANTE LA
GENERACIÓN DE ARTÍCULOS
SESGADOS
Authors: García Barrena Julio , Borrego Díaz Joaquín
Published: May 2024

En esta investigación se probará la eficacia de las medidas de seguridad de múltiples modelos de lenguaje LLM ante la petición de generación de contenido nocivo, concretamente la producción de artículos con sesgo por omisión.
Peran Kepemimpinan Adaptif Dalam Mendorong Inovasi dan Kreativitas Tim: Studi Literatur
Authors: Fauziyah Shofi Nur , Wulandari Suci , P Rionaldi Aditya , Anshori Mochammad Isa
Published: May 2024

In the era of globalization, the business world often faces many challenges. Challenges that often occur in companies that consist of individuals with different cultural backgrounds. This diversity, can provide benefits in the form of various perspectives and ideas from each employee of the team. But it can also pose challenges in terms of communication and collaboration. In addition, the increasingly fierce competition between companies encourages teams to innovate in order to survive and excel in the market. To encourage team innovation and creativity, adaptive leadership plays an important role. Writing this article using a literature study (literature review), this method uses previous research that is reviewed. The results of the study of adaptive leadership are leadership that is able and intelligent to deal with situations in a diversity of events by developing creative solutions. leaders with adaptive qualities motivate their followers/subordinates to welcome new things, increase confidence in decision making and face challenging situations. Companies often experience many challenges both internally and externally. To face these challenges, a leader who is able to adapt and motivate his employees to be more confident in their opinions is needed. Through this, companies can increase innovation and creativity in competition between companies and can achieve the desired goals.
Implementasi Metode Cart Sort Turnament dalam Memotivasi Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Al-Quran Hadits di MAN 2 Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Dongoran Siti Rahma Dongoran , Zulhimma Zulhimma , Yuda Roqy Darma , Yolanda Gabena
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to see how the Cart Sort Tournament method helps students learn about the Qur'an and Hadith. This method involves the use of cards with randomized material information, which students then arrange according to the topic. This research is qualitative in nature and uses observation, documentation, and interviews as data collection methods. The results show that the Cart Sort Tournament method increases students' learning motivation. The success of this method is influenced by adequate infrastructure and facilities, teacher support, and students' desire to learn. The success of this method is influenced by adequate infrastructure and facilities, teacher support, and students' desire to learn. The research resulted in recommendations to develop innovative and creative Qur'an and Hadith learning methods that suit the needs of the younger generation. The results of this study indicate that Qur'an and Hadith education is developing well as students gain a better understanding of the material taught.
Abstrak
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimana metode Cart Sort Tournament membantu siswa belajar tentang Al-Qur'an dan Hadits di MAN 2 Padangsidimpuan. Metode ini melibatkan penggunaan kartu dengan informasi materi secara acak, yang kemudian disusun oleh siswa sesuai dengan topik bahasan. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dan menggunakan observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode Cart Sort Tournament meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa.Keberhasilan metode ini dipengaruhi oleh infrastruktur dan fasilitas yang memadai, dukungan guru, dan keinginan siswa untuk belajar. Penelitian ini menghasilkan rekomendasi untuk mengembangkan metode pembelajaran Al-Qur'an dan Hadits yang inovatif dan kreatif yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan generasi muda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan Al-Qur'an dan Hadits berkembang dengan baik karena siswa memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang materi yang diajarkan.
 Kata kunci: Al-Qur'an Hadits, Cart Sort Tournament, motivasi belajar, pendidikan Islam.
Analisis Organisasi Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler sebagai Wadah Pendukung Motivasi Berprestasi di Bidang Non-akademik pada Siswa
Authors: Devi Mayanti Magdalena Manullang  , Desy Safitri  , Sujarwo
Published: May 2024

Extracurricular activity organizations are student communities at school that run outside of class hours. This organization focuses on non-academic activities that usually capture student’s interests and talents. Through this platform, students need to develop their abilities and improve these abilities with valuable results. Through the organization of extracurricular activities, students can get a supportive environment to support student motivation to achieve. Achievements are not only in the academic field, but can be found in non-academic fields. Therefore, the results of this research show that internal roles and external roles are very important factors in building a supportive platform for achievement. Thus, it can be concluded that the organization of extracurricular activities can be a forum for supporting achievement motivation in the non-academic field for students if the internal and external organizations can build each other and establish good relationships, especially focusing on the target of developing student motivation to excel in the extracurricular field which is carried out.
Peran Pokdarwis Patuh Angen dalam Pelaksanaan Bau Nyale 2023 di Pantai Torok Aik Belek, Kecamatan Praya Barat Daya, Lombok Tengah
Authors: Pujianataa Aprian Eka , Sugiarto Eko
Published: May 2024

Bau Nyale is a tradition of the Sasak people who live along the coast of southern Lombok, including Torok Aik Belek Beach. However, the role of Pokdarwis Patuh Angen at Torok Aik Belek Beach in the Bau Nyale tradition is less exposed. This study aims to identify the role of Pokdarwis Patuh Angen at Torok Aik Belek Beach in the Bau Nyale 2023 tradition. The results of this study show that in the 2023 Bau Nyale tradition, from before the event began until the event ended, the role of Pokdarwis Patuh Angen institutionally was minimal. This happened because the coordination of the Montong Ajan Village Government to cooperate with other stakeholders was still limited. In addition, the tight implementation time made the committee formed by appointment and made Pokdarwis Patuh Angen not involved because so far the performance of Pokdarwis Patuh Angen has not been seen. Based on this conclusion, the author suggests organizing the management of Pokdarwis Patuh Angen to be more active in the development of tourism around Torok Aik Belek Beach. Thus, in the future, the performance of Pokdarwis Patuh Angen can be seen so it is expected to be institutionally involved in the Bau Nyale tradition in the next years.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Instagram Terhadap Keberhasilan Promosi di Objek Wisata Kali Bening Jepara Jawa Tengah
Authors: Pratiwi Nadya Amelia , Prasetyo Danang , Lestari Fitri Puji
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of using Instagram on the success of promotions at the Kali Bening Jepara tourist attraction. This research was conducted on tourists and managers. This research uses descriptive quantitative methods. The number of samples in this study was 97 respondents. Data collection was obtained from observation, documentation and the results of distributing questionnaires to tourists and managers of the Kali Bening Jepara tourist attraction. Data analysis in this study used simple linear regression analysis. The results of simple linear regression analysis show that the Instagram usage variable has a positive and significant effect on promotional success.
Macroeconomic dynamics and Panel VAR -Analysis in Developing Countries
Authors: Shaikh Zahid Hussain , Lund Ragni , Ghumro Niaz Hussain
Published: May 2024

This study applied the Panel Vector Autoregressive Model (PVAR) to examine the macroeconomic dynamics impact of variables. PVAR examined the results by taking the Data from seven Developing countries; Indonesia, Mexico, Chile, Denmark, China, Israel, and India. Based on this study, five variables are included to run the Panel VAR i.e., Inflation, short-term interest rate, RGDP, Official reserves, and exchange rate Volatility. Developing countries faced lots of difficulties thus examining which variable reflects a high effect to improve countries’ infrastructure. Therefore, this study performs the Panel VAR, Variance decomposition, and Impulse response thus stating that inflation and short-term interest have a high impact on developing countries, whereas, RGDP and official reserves have a low impact, resultantly the volatility rate fluctuating highly when little change in inflation and interest rate occurs. Additionally, monetary policy, foreign transactions, and economic growth are also included in this paper. Because inflation relates to the monetary policy, short-term interest rate relates to investors’ opportunity, RGDP relates the economic growth, and official reserves reflect foreign transactions or support.
Fake News Prediction and Analysis in LIAR Dataset Using Advanced Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Mushtaq Ansa , Iqbal Muhammad Javaid , Ramzan Saba , Yaqoob Sobia , Asif Ali , Haq Inam Ul
Published: May 2024

Fake news detection and prediction is the crucial research issue in now a day because it is very difficult to know the news authenticity on social media. It has a devastating impact on societies and democratic institutions as online life in these days are one of the principal news hotspots for many individuals around the world because of their minimal effort, simple access, and quickly spread of the unauthorized news. However, measurable ways to deal with battling fake news have been drastically restricted by the absence of named benchmark datasets. Smart machine learning classifiers are used to solve the problem of fake news prediction and classification. The proposed research study works on the LIAR dataset, the open-source available dataset for fake news classification with 12.8K decade-long, hand-labelled short statements in various contexts. The proposed research study has used a novel approach to deal with the fake news prediction accurately and this approach outperforms in this scenario for the same dataset. Naïve Bayes classifier for classification is used to reduce the variance values in the dataset to get rid of the overfitting issue. This classifier shows more improved results than other prior classifiers and the accuracy value was 99%. The proposed research study performed experiments and evaluated through different evaluation measures, the results of accuracy for the Naïve Bayes are best as compared to Random Forest, Decision tree, and Neural Networks are computed for each algorithm. The proposed research study could be applied in real-time applications to deal the fake news prediction in social media and digital media platforms.
Pattern of organisms causing central nervous system shunt related infections and their antibiotic susceptibility profile in a tertiary care setup
Authors: Irfan Rafia , Mirza Irfan Ali , Zaman Gohar , Zulfiqar Azka , Qamar Uzma , Sajjad Zunera
Published: May 2024

Background: Central nervous system (CNS) shunt-associated infections pose a significant threat, necessitating an in-depth understanding of the frequency and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of the implicated pathogens. This research aimed to ascertain the frequency and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of pathogens isolated from central nervous system shunt associated infections.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to September 2020 at the Neurosurgical department of Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, and the Department of Microbiology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. 95 cerebrospinal fluid samples obtained through direct aspiration. The study employed standard microbiological techniques for pathogen isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing following CLSI guidelines 2019.
Results: Pathogens isolated from central nervous system shunt associated infections included Staphylococcus spp. (29.47%), Escherichia coli (16.84%), Acinetobacter baumannii (13.68%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (10.53%), Pseudomonas spp. (8.42%), Enterococcus spp. (7.37%), Morganella morganii, Enterobacter cloacae, and Candida spp. (2.11% each), Stenotrophomonas maltophila (1.05%), and mixed infections. Among Gram-negative pathogens, 95% were susceptible to Polymixin B, 93% to Meropenem, and 55% to Cefepime. All Gram-positive organisms were sensitive to Vancomycin and Linezolid (100%).
Conclusion: Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were prevalent Gram-negative rods in infections related to CNS shunts, with Staphylococcus spp. following. Gram-negative bacteria exhibited sensitivity to Polymixin B, Meropenem, and Cefepime, while Gram-positive organisms were responsive to Vancomycin and Linezolid. The significant occurrence of Gram-negative rods emphasizes their consideration in empirical antimicrobial therapy recommendations for minimizing death and disability.
Keywords: Shunt-associated infections of central nervous system, Antibiotic sensitivity, Gram Negative Rods, Meropenem
Antibiogram and susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates of urinary tract infection among children and adolescents at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Arshad Salman , Rasheed Shahid , Hussain Mudassar , Munir Saqib , Qamar Nadia , Sattar Abdul
Published: May 2024

Background: UTI is one of the major causes of morbidity among children and adolescents in developing countries like Pakistan, where precise knowledge of causative micro-organisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns remains inadequate. To identify common organisms involved in urinary tract infection and their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns among children & adolescents.
Material and Methods : This retrospective descriptive study was conducted on urine cultures reports of children less than 18 year presented with suspected UTI in Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital between the periods of January 2020 to December 2022 were taken. Urine sample cultured on CLED agar plates, micro-organism were identified by performing their morphological & biochemical tests.
Results: Urine culture reports of 500 patients of age <18 years with suspected UTI were collected, out of which 102 were positive. The most common age for UTI was 5-11 years. The ratio of boys and girls was 30 and 72 respectively. Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial species were recovered. The ratio of gram negative to gram positive was 94 and 8 respectively. Among Gram-negative bacterial species, E. coli was the most common organism. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of E. coli showed that susceptibility to commonly prescribed drugs as follows Gentamicin (80%), co-amoxiclav (52%), Trimethoprim- Sulfamethoxazole (19%), Cephalosporin’s (8%), and Amoxicillin (5%). Susceptibility to Nitrofurantoin & Fosfomycin was 80% and 63% respectively.
Conclusion: E.coli was the most common organism Isolated. Co-amoxiclav, Nitrofurantoin and Fosfomycin have good susceptibility profile among the oral drugs and Gentamicin has high susceptibility among injectables.
Keywords: Urinary tract infection, Antibiotic sensitivity, Urine culture
FEATURES ELEMENT BALANCE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH CLINICAL AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH POLYNEUROPATHY
Authors: Orzheshkovskyi V.V.
Published: May 2024

The article presents the clinical and characteristics of nerve conduction studies and shows the indicators elemental balance 32 patients with polyneuropathy. The characteristic changes in elemental balance with reduced level of zinc, copper, chromium, manganese, selenium, iron, sulfur, and bromine in the hair by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. We describe the results of the correlation analysis of the clinical and neurophysiological parameters of nerve conduction studies, as well as indicators of altered elemental balance. According to the correlation analysis indicated that the trace elements are involved in the implementation of different pathogenetic mechanisms of disorders of the peripheral nervous system and influence appropriately to clinical and neurophysiological characteristics of patients with polyneuropathy. Reduced levels of trace elements such as zinc, copper, iron, and sulfur is most likely mediated by the effect on myelinopathy development and relevant clinical and neurophysiological features of this state, manganese deficiency and bromine affects development axonopathy, reducing the level of chromium and selenium adversely affected, as the state of the axon as myelin sheath in patients with polyneuropathy.
ENDOSCOPIC PITUITARY SURGERY - CONSIDERED TO BE "IMPOSSIBLE"
Authors: Rahimli T.Sh.
Published: May 2024

Giant pituitary adenomas (4cm and above in any diameter) consider a serious surgical problem. In recent years, the recommended treatment for such entities is the endonasal endoscopic reconstructive surgery. The article discusses the results of the technical advantages and limitations of the method of endoscopic endonasal surgery of pituitary adenomas. Material and metod. Author demonstrates pre and postoperative MRI images and discuss the factors affecting surgical outcome. Results. Dominant clinical symptom was visual impairmant, 7 patients (87.5%) and pituitary deficiency 4 patients (50%). One patient (12.5%) applied with pituitary apoplexy. Total resection was done in 5 patients (62.5%). Nearly total resection performed in one patient (12.5%). Partial tumor removal achieved in two patients (25%). Visual improovement was achieved in 7 patients (87.5%). Nothing was changed in one patient (12.5%). The main reason affecting on surgical outcome was multilobar shape of irregular growing adenomas. Cavernous sinüs invasion, size, intraventricular, anterior or posterior elongation has not been estimated the crucial factor on surgical outcome. The main complication was the rhinorrea (one patient, 12.5%) which managed with lumbar drain. Transient diabetes insipidus observed in one patient (12.5%). Discussion. In comparison with conventional transcranial and microscopic methods of treatment of giant pituitary adenomas, endoscopic endonasal surgery is more effective.
THE LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN SCIENCE IN THE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH ISCHEMIC INSULT
Authors: Musayev A.V. , Balakishiyeva F.K.
Published: May 2024

The latest achievements and results based on our own researches in the field of a patient’s rehabilitation suffering from cerebral insult are presented in the paper. The driving role of physical factors, especially transcerebral physiotherapy, electro-and magnetostimulation of neuromuscular system, the contemporary methods of kinesitherapy in rehabilitation of postinsult patients has been well defined. The complex use of physiotherapeutic methods and the method of afferent influence was found an optimal method.
Structural Model Presentation of Psychological Maladjustment Based on Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms with the Mediating Role of Ego Strength in Individuals with Chronic Pain
Authors: Gholami Gharehjenagh Khadijeh , Haghayegh Seyed Abbas , Jabalameli Sheida , Raeisi Zohreh
Published: May 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to present a structural model of psychological maladjustment based on post-traumatic stress symptoms with the mediating role of ego strength in individuals suffering from chronic pain. Methods: The research method was descriptive, correlational, and structural equation modeling was used. The study population included all patients suffering from chronic pain who had visited specialized pain clinics in Tehran from February 2021 to May 2021. Using the Tabachnick and Fidell (2007) formula, the sample size was determined to be 330, selected through convenience sampling. Research instruments included the Psychological Adjustment Questionnaire (Rohner & Khaleque, 2005), the Mississippi Scale for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (1998), and the Psychological Ego Strength Scale (Markstrom et al., 1997). Data analysis was conducted in two parts: descriptive (central and dispersion indices, skewness, and kurtosis) and inferential (structural equation modeling) using SPSS-V23 and LISREL-V8.8 software. Findings: The results indicated that the model has a good fit. Additionally, the results showed that there is a significant direct and indirect relationship (mediated by ego strength) between post-traumatic stress and psychological maladjustment in individuals with chronic pain. The results suggest that the effect of post-traumatic stress indirectly influences psychological maladjustment positively through ego strength, with a magnitude of 0.81. Conclusion: Therefore, through individual and group therapy sessions, assistance should be provided to patients with chronic pain suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, enabling them to fairly assess their functioning in life, free the individual from potential guilt at the time of the incident, and the lack of positive individual performance. Thus, by increasing ego strength and reducing avoidance behaviors, a lesser degree of psychological maladjustment can be expected in the individual.
Prevalence of infection with Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens in dogs from the South-Eastern part of Romania
Authors:   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Anca Matfei , Larisa Ivănescu ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Lavinia Andronic ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Raluca Mîndru ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Gabriela-Victoria Martinescu ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Dumitru Acatrinei ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Olimpia Iacob ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Liviu-Dan Miron ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences
Published: May 2024

As a result of global warming, the change in the biological cycle of vectors and the increase in intercontinental travels, we are now facing an increase in the number of cases of vector-borne diseases. Among these, heartworm disease has escalated in recent years in Romania, with cases increasing in many parts of our country. Our study was carried out in the South-Eastern part of Romania, with the aim of establishing the prevalence of heartworm disease in dogs, with the identification of the two species Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens. Blood samples were collected during the period May - July 2022 and January - July 2023, from 220 dogs with and without an owner from Tulcea county, from places such as Tulcea, Murighiol, Somova, Mineri, Niculițel. The blood samples were tested through the Knott method, which is considered as the reference method in the diagnosis of dirofilariosis in dogs. The results show a prevalence of Dirofilaria spp. infection of 11.36% in dogs. Of the 220 samples examined by the Knott test, 25 were positive for circulating microfilariae, of which 21 showed infestations with Dirofilaria immitis and 4 with co-infection with Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens. The study underlines the importance of introducing monitoring and control programs for heartworm disease in dogs in Romania.
Therapeutic alternatives in mammary gland infections in cows
Authors:   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Dumitru-Octavian Soreanu , Oana Irina Tănase ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Florentina Daraban ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihaela Anca Dascălu ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Paul Țuțu ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihai Mareș ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences
Published: May 2024

Mastitis caused by infectious pathogens is still considered a ravaging disease of dairy cattle, affecting animal welfare. Economically, this condition appears in the dairy industry through reduced production performance and increased culling rates. Bovine mastitis is a mammary gland inflammation, most commonly caused by bacterial pathogens. Routine diagnosis is based on detecting clinical and subclinical forms of the disease. This highlights the importance of rapid detection of etiological agents at the farm level, for which several diagnostic techniques have been developed. Due to the predominance of bacterial etiology, treatment in mastitis is mainly based on the use of antibiotics. Nevertheless, antibiotic therapy has some limitations due to antimicrobial resistance, treatment efficacy, and costs at the farm level. Research needs to be directed toward developing new therapeutic agents/techniques that can replace conventional methods and address the problem of antibiotic resistance. The objective of the article is to briefly describe the current findings and results of herbal therapy as an adjuvant in the management of mammary gland infections.
Haematological changes in canine parvovirus infection
Authors:   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihaela-Anca Dascălu , Florentina Daraban ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Gabriel Manole ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Andreea-Paula Cozma ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Șerban Moroșan , Oana-Irina Tanase
Published: May 2024

Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a highly contagious disease caused by canine parvovirus type 2 and commonly produce acute gastrointestinal illness. All dogs are susceptible to CPV, although some dogs are at greater risk than others, as puppies (between 6 weeks of age and 6 months), unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated dogs. Due to the virus multiplication and effect on the bone marrow, severe haematological changes are reported, resulted also from the combination of severe inflammation, gastrointestinal bleeding and depletion of hematopoietic cell lines. In the present study, haematological changes in dogs diagnosed with CPV infection were analysed.
The Moderating role of commitment to management and mediating effect of Green Organizational Citizenship Behavior on the relation between green supply chains Practices and organizational performance of freight forwarding industry of Malaysia
Authors: Atif Aziz  , Mallick Feroz Akbar , Shaikh Ubedullah Amjad Ali , Ghouri Zafar , Israr Aqeel
Published: May 2024

The concept of SCM is relatively new in Malaysia despite the fact that Malaysia is among the 30 countries hurting by the air pollution. “Additionally, two of the cities of Malaysia are among the top 10 polluted cities of the world” (Vidal, 2016). This has negatively affected the climatic conditions of the country. Besides, Malaysia is an emerging economy and meeting economic growth will demand her to progress on industrialization. In this era of globalization and industrialization, finding ways to adopt sustainability is the aim of every organization, be it a freight forwarding industry of Malaysia Company or an FMCG concern company. “Addressing the environmental aspect helps in recognizing new opportunities, which leads towards competitive advantage” (Choi and Hwang, 2015). There are several international laws, which include agreements related to international transport and disposal of hazardous waste such as Basel Convention, which is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the hazardous waste between nations. Initiating policies within a country i.e. cleaner production, recycling waste, solid waste management and disposed material treatment can help the firm achieve environmental objectives.
Prevalence of depression among students at Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan.
Authors: Zafar H  , Tanveer  , Sajida Zafar  , Khuram Munir
Published: May 2024

Background: Anxiety and depression affects the performance of an individual very badly. The medical studentsare subjected to many stresses during their education at medical schools.Objective: This study was conducted to assess the frequency of depression among medical students at variouslevels of their MBBS course.Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted at Sheikh Zayed Medical College,Rahim Yar Khan. A sample of three hundred (300) students (150 males and 150 females) was chosen by stratified systemic random sampling technique. The age ranged form 18 to 24 years. Agha Khan University Anxietyand Depression Scale was used to assess the depression among students. The students having score >20 werelabeled as having depression. A specially designed questionnaire was used to collect data which was analyzedon SPSS version 16.0.Results: Out of 300 participants 84 (19%) fulfilled the depression criteria while 216 (81%) scoredbelow 20. Frequency of depression gradually decreased from 1st Year MBBS class (30%) through 2nd YearMBBS (26%) to 3rd Year (16%). The frequency of depression increased through 4th Year (25%) to Final YearMBBS (36%).Conclusion: A high prevalence of depression was witnessed among medical students. The rise indepression scores might be due to emotional disturbance initially on entering the course that then decreased upto third year. The increase afterwards might be due to ward duties and stress of clinical work. During final year,academic burden and anticipation of future responsibilities may be the most stressful.Keywords: Depression, Anxiety, Students, Medical College.
Museos, Redes Sociales y Universo Transmedia
Authors: Palencia Triana César Augusto
Published: May 2024

Las narrativas transmedia y el uso de redes sociales se han convertido en herramientas clave para la movilización de contenidos y la creación de seguidores, en respuesta al desafío de la baja afluencia de público a los espacios museísticos. En contraste, la creación de contenidos digitales y la ampliación de la interacción a través de múltiples plataformas es una estrategia para acercarse a públicos más jóvenes y como estrategia educativa. Se destaca el potencial de las narrativas transmedia y las redes sociales para promover el conocimiento y la transformación social desde la creación de contenidos novedosos y con valor científico.
Identidad visual y gambling en el ecosistema de cajas botín del videojuego counter-strike
Authors: Mejías Martínez Guillermo , Roberts Martínez Marion , Cuesta Cambra Ubaldo
Published: May 2024

En este trabajo se analiza la cultura visual, entendida como el conjunto imágenes, mecánicas de juego y estrategias de marketing, del ecosistema de las cajas botín del videojuego Counter-Strike. En dicho análisis se expone el riesgo que representa el blanqueamiento que la cultura visual vinculada a este ecosistema proporciona a estas prácticas, así como el uso de mecánicas de juego de casino en un videojuego al que tienen acceso menores. El trabajo concluye destacando cómo la identidad visual puede jugar un papel significativo en mitigar o exacerbar el impacto de estas prácticas en las poblaciones vulnerables.
The social workers’ readiness to change
Authors: Czechowska-Bieluga Marta
Published: May 2024

A social worker teaches his or her families how to be ready for changes, and how to live in the contemporary world in which changeability is the most constant element of the environment. This world places ever greater demands on social workers, and makes their social role expand to include ever increasing scope of tasks. The contemporary society is very unstable, which necessitates constant evolution of any support system. Therefore, an increasing number of innovative solutions make their way into the social care system. However, real-world experience shows that many good ideas are not implemented. One of the reasons may by reluctance to the new or limited openness to implementing new concepts. The aim of the study was to assess social workers’ readiness to change in their lives. The study was conducted on a sample of 103 social workers. The questionnaire used was the Readiness for Change Questionnaire by R. Kriegel and D. Brandt translated by A. Paszkowska-Rogacz. The study also involved the analysis of the differences in the readiness to change between social workers holding an academic degree and those with secondary education as well as the analysis of the said differences depending on the social workers’ length of service. It was found that the level of readiness to change of social workers in all analysed dimensions is mostly low. Only the length of service was found to differentiate the readiness to change. This knowledge can be used by those who manage, train, and support social workers. This study represents the first comprehensive analysis to date of the mechanisms of the relationship between readiness to change and length of service and level of education among social workers. It is unclear, however, whether the patterns observed here will continue with the changes to social work education now being introduced in Poland, or with changes in contemporary society, such as pandemics develop or disappear. Keywords: Christian identity, personal Christian identity, creative workshop, methods of shaping identity.
The roots of persecuted faith. Sources of cultural identity of the Latin Church in the Borderlands during times of trials
Authors: Osadczy Włodzimierz
Published: May 2024

From the beginning of its mission, the Roman Catholic Church in Kresy was inseparable from Poland, the Polish nation and Polish culture. At present, at the time of the progress of secularization of culture and the distance of church structures in Eastern European countries from their Polish cultural roots, it is worth recalling the sources of the Church's identity and certain regularities that ensured its duration and success in the evangelizing mission. A clear interpretation of the relationship between the Church and cultural tradition is provided by St. John Paul II, the whole history of the Church in the borderlands. Centuries of experience allow us to state that Catholicism was a defender of Polishness, and Polishness was a proven area of the Church's existence. Keywords: Church, culture, communism, repressions, Borderlands, Polishness
The Eucharist is a source of graces for marriage according to the Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis of Benedict XVI
Authors: Morozowicz Witold
Published: May 2024

The first part of the article presents God's plan for marriage. The biblical texts describing the creation of man were analyzed, as well as the fifth chapter of the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians. Then, the effects of the Eucharist and the reception of Holy Communion are presented. In the last part, referring to the exhortation of the Holy Father Benedict XVI Sacramentum Caritatis, the relationship between the Eucharist and marriage is shown. The Eucharist is a sacrament that strengthens the unity and indissolubility between husband and wife, it is also a source of the graces needed to live in love. Keywords: Eucharist, Benedict XVI, Marriage, Holy Communion
Management of officer-commander competences in uniformed universities during academic education
Authors: Sylwestrzak Bartosz
Published: May 2024

The subject matter of the presented article revolves around the issues of the preparation of social competences of the officers of the uniformed services. The discussed issues have become scientifically topical today. The article defines what social competence and emotional intelligence are, and on the basis of the empirical research conducted, an attempt is made to identify the gap in the process of forming key competencies during the academic training of military and national service personel. On this basis, conclusions were drawn and the authors proposed a model for the professional preparation of a graduate of the uniformed services, corresponding to the expectations and needs generated by the dynamically changing environment. Keywords: management competences, academic education, uniformed services.
Interpersonal relations as key culture-forming factors of an organization on the example of small companies in Poland - research report
Authors: Rzepecka Aleksandra
Published: May 2024

The aim of the article was to show that interpersonal relations in an organization are the main factor in shaping organizational culture. At the same time, organizational culture is a key factor motivating human resources to work and self-improvement in terms of competences. The research was carried out in Polish small companies from the fruit and vegetable industry selected on purpose. The research tool was a survey questionnaire by Cameron and Quinn, partially modified. Has been determined the profile of the existing and desired organizational culture. Organizations are consistent, Latin motivators are used. They have the character of a balanced culture and individualists. Evidence of employment and stabilization of wages, is the most important motivating factor in the surveyed organizations. The research confirmed that the hierarchical style of people management should gradually change towards the clan's culture, which is equated with co-mentoring in the supervisor-subordinate relationship. Keywords: organizational culture, human resource management, interpersonal relations, SMEs