bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health Tool for Blindness Prevention among High-Risk Diabetic Retinopathy Patients: A Focus Group Study With Adults With Diabetes (Preprint)
Authors: Frimpong Akua , Granados Alvaro , Chang Thomas , Fu Julia , Moore Shannan G , Applebaum Serina , Adepoju Bolatito , Kaur Mahima , Hari Krishnan Vignesh , Levi Amanda , McCall Terika , Nwanyanwu Kristen Harris
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of preventable blindness among working-aged adults.
Black, Latine, and individuals living in poverty are screened less for DR, diagnosed later, treated
less often, and go blind more than wealthy white individuals.

OBJECTIVE

Through a community-led research approach, this project engaged community members directly
to co-design a digital health tool that is accessible, user-friendly, and culturally relevant.

METHODS

Using a qualitative approach, we conducted 4 semi-structured focus groups with 19 individuals
from the Greater New Haven area, aged 18 years or older, and diagnosed with diabetes. We
transcribed and coded contextual interviews and categorized them into themes using affinity
mapping. The study has two specific aims: (1) to complete a comprehensive needs assessment
aimed at (2) developing a community-responsive digital health tool to increase access to and
knowledge of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening in high-risk populations. We transcribed the
focus group interviews, used rapid qualitative analysis to generate themes, and completed
affinity mapping to identify content and features for a digital health tool for preventing blindness
from diabetic retinopathy.

RESULTS

We interviewed 19 individuals (68% female, 47% Black, 26% Hispanic,11% indigenous) in 4
focus groups. Over 80% had access to smart devices. Participants’ self-reported mean [SD] A1c
was 6.77 [1.93]. Age mean [SD] was 58.79 [19.54]. Almost half (48%) of participants completed
some college. The principal themes obtained from coding contextual interviews were desired app
attributes, mental impact, informal support, content knowledge related to diabetes, barriers, diet-related topics, and receiving notifications.

CONCLUSIONS

DR is one of the leading causes of blindness, and many treatments exist. Despite the existence of
treatments, historically marginalized populations experience poor health outcomes, including
blindness. Our community-based approach empowers the creation of a culturally sensitive digital
health tool that will engage more of the patient population with DR.
COVID-19 y las limitaciones del sistema electoral mexicano
Authors: Morales Noble Víctor
Published: September 2024

Las elecciones son condición necesaria de un régimen democrático ya que por medio de ellas se expresa la voluntad popular, la cual otorga legitimidad al ejercicio de autoridad del poder público. En democracia, toda representación o función de gobierno deriva de la designación hecha por las personas con derecho a sufragar, en tanto que la autoridad y la representación derivan del sufragio, de manera directa o indirecta, que les habilita para designar autoridades en atención a las atribuciones que el nombramiento faculta. En un régimen democrático, los procesos electorales deben cumplir un conjunto de requisitos para ser considerados como expresión de la voluntad popular, los cuales son enunciados de manera genérica en la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos (ONU, 1948, artículo 21, numeral 3). En primer lugar, deben ser elecciones “auténticas”: todo proceso electoral es susceptible a la constancia pública de los actos propios de la organización, realización y validación de resultados. Otra característica de las elecciones consiste en su celebración periódica. En democracia se convoca universalmente al sufragio. El sufragio es igual para todas las personas, elemento consustancial en un régimen democrático: cada persona es un voto. Por último, las personas son libres para votar. La voluntad de la persona no debe ser coaccionada y debe disponer de alternativas susceptibles todas ellas de acceder al cargo. La pandemia por COVID-19 representa el reto más relevante para la democracia en el ámbito mundial, pues ha sido una situación de emergencia para la salud pública de las poblaciones de todas las naciones y soberanías del planeta. La mecánica del contagio y la letalidad de la enfermedad establecieron razones de política pública que debatían sobre la jerarquía de dos derechos humanos fundamentales: el derecho a un nivel de vida que asegure la salud y el bienestar, por una parte, ante el derecho a la participación en el gobierno de su país, directamente o por medio de representantes libremente escogidos.
Comunidades virtuales de alumnos en redes sociales: Facebook UVEG en el contexto del bachillerato en línea
Authors: Sánchez Valtierra Jesús Alberto
Published: September 2024

Este artículo explora el uso de grupos de Facebook como comunidades virtuales de alumnos en el contexto del bachillerato en línea de la Universidad Virtual del Estado de Guanajuato (UVEG). Se analizan a profundidad cuatro grupos públicos y privados, en los que los estudiantes de bachillerato intercambian información, resuelven tareas, comparten memes, anécdotas y consejos sobre su experiencia académica. Se destacan las ventajas de estas comunidades como espacios de aprendizaje colaborativo, intercambio de conocimientos y apoyo mutuo para los alumnos de bachillerato en línea, así como los desafíos y consideraciones éticas y de privacidad para tener en cuenta.
Explorar la enseñanza de la educación física en línea: ¿qué hemos hecho y qué hemos aprendido?
Authors: Tagimaucia Varanisese , D’Souza Gerald Santhosh , Chand Satish Prakash
Published: September 2024

Colaborar con profesores de educación física que se vieron obligados a integrar la tecnología en sus clases durante la pandemia de COVID-19 es crucial para comprender cómo la pandemia ha presentado esta circunstancia de "nueva normalidad". Es vital conocer las experiencias iniciales de los profesores de educación física (EF) que hicieron la transición a la enseñanza de la educación física en línea (EFL), así como identificar posibles áreas de mejora en el futuro. Este estudio investigó las perspectivas de los profesores de educación física de secundaria sobre la enseñanza de la educación física en línea (EEFL) durante el bloqueo COVID-19, su desarrollo profesional, las oportunidades de formación en línea y las percepciones futuras. Utilizando un enfoque de métodos mixtos, este estudio analizó los datos de 35 profesores de educación física de secundaria en Fiji, utilizando formularios de Google para recopilar datos cuantitativos y entrevistas semi- estructuradas para los datos cualitativos. Los datos cuantitativos se clasificaron por edad, sexo, entorno escolar, cualificaciones y experiencia docente, mientras que los datos cualitativos se analizaron por temas. El estudio puso de manifiesto que los profesores tenían dificultades con la EEFL debido a la falta de preparación, la escasa conectividad a Internet y la falta de énfasis en la educación física durante el cierre. A pesar de su preparación, la integración de la tecnología sigue siendo un reto debido a la falta de incentivos, el apoyo limitado y el miedo a lo desconocido. El estudio subraya la importancia vital de la tecnología para crear experiencias de educación física atractivas y pertinentes, y recomienda la provisión de recursos especializados, la orientación curricular personalizada y un cambio en los paradigmas de las instituciones de formación del profesorado para incorporar las aplicaciones tecnológicas contemporáneas a la educación física.
Efficient clustering of e-mails by applying supervised machine learning algorithms.
Authors: Quirumbay Yagual D. , Soria Méndez B. , Cruz Ruiz V.
Published: September 2024

In today’s digital age, effective detection of unwanted emails, commonly known as ”spam”,has become a priority for individuals and organisations alike. As email inboxes fill up withunsolicited messages, it has become evident that the predefined rules and heuristics used bytraditional spam filters have lost their effectiveness. This persistent problem poses challengesat both the personal and business level.Despite efforts to protect email accounts with anti-virus, which in many cases come at a cost,spam remains a growing concern. For businesses, implementing costly firewalls can be an un-necessary burden. The problem of spam persists, and its impact on the efficiency and securityof email communication is indisputable.The primary objective of this paper is to investigate and evaluate machine learning algorithmsspecifically designed to address the challenge of automatic spam detection. This is achieved byusing text classification techniques applied to mail servers and personal computers. In particu-lar, three key algorithms are examined: Random Forest, Decision Tree and Naive Bayes, withthe intention of determining their applicability in both environments.This study relies on two essential research methodologies. First, feature selection, a crucialprocess that identifies the most relevant variables in mail classification, including keywordsand word frequencies, is carried out. In addition, performance evaluation, which uses metricssuch as accuracy, recall and F1-score, is employed to understand the performance of MachineLearning models in detecting spam and legitimate emails.The results of this study are presented in the form of comparative tables showing the hit andmiss rates of the three models evaluated. Notably, it is determined that the Random Forestmodel, when applied in conjunction with tokenisation techniques, exhibits superior efficiencycompared to the other two models.The choice of the right Machine Learning model is critical to ensure efficiency in email classifica-tion, and this study provides a solid basis for making informed decisions in the implementationof email security systems in real world business environments. Spam detection, supported bymachine learning algorhythms, remains an evolving field and offers a promising solution toaddress a persistent problem in the digital world.
Implementation of a remote laboratory focused on the development of industrial automation practices
Authors: Chuquimarca L. , Torres W. , Sánchez J. , Amaya L.
Published: September 2024

The article explores the use of telecommunications applications in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting employment and education. Technical fields like electronics and automation faced significant challenges as students required access to crucial laboratories for hands-on learning. The proposal to establish a remote laboratory focused on industrial automation emerged in response. This initiative aims to complement the academic pursuits of students and educators in electronics and automation. The project utilizes advanced networking technologies such as VPN and RDP to provide students with controlled and secure access to fully equipped workstations, including computers, programmable automation controllers, variable frequency drives, HMI, and other essential devices for practical exercises. The article meticulously details the architecture and implementation of the remote laboratory, offering a comprehensive overview of remotely conducted practical activities. This innovative approach ensures equitable access to high-quality education, preparing students for an ever-evolving professional landscape.
Optimization of an LTE network in the province of Santa Elena using the Atoll Simulation Tool for the study of packet scheduling strategies: Round robin and Proportional Fair
Authors: Jaramillo D. , Muñoz J. , García V.
Published: September 2024

The optimization of a LTE cellular network deployed across the province of Santa Elena in Ecuador aims to enhance the performance of the communication system by applying different scheduling strategies. This improvement is intended to deliver a superior quality of packet transmission to network users. The optimization involves the implementation of Packet Scheduling strategies, namely Round Robin and Proportional Fair. For the successful application of these strategies, it is crucial to have accurate network planning, including terrain mapping, telecommunications equipment, radio and antenna parameters, transmitter distances, latitude, altitude, azimuths, mechanical tilt, and electrical tilt, among others. Utilizing the parameters meticulously studied and defined with the simulation software Atoll, various tests will be conducted to analyze network coverage through downlink and uplink links, employing each Packet Scheduling strategy.
Deuteron beam fluence emitted from dense plasma focus: Comparative investigation and simulation
Authors: Altarabulsi A. , Abou-Ali Y. , Alsheikh Salo S. , Akel M. , Lee S.
Published: September 2024

The fluence of a deuterons beam emitted from three Dense Plasma Focus (DPF) devices, PF-1000, MPEF-12 kJ and PF-2.7 kJ, versus deuterium gas pressure was simulated and studied using the adapted Lee model code (RADPFV6.16FIB). The computed fluences were then compared with the reported measured values of these devices at certain distances from the pinch, where the comparison showed a good agreement including within the range of errors. Furthermore, many numerical experiments using the Lee code were carried out and discussed for other nine different energy devices over a wide initial D2 pressure range of (1-15 Torr), for studying the deuteron beam features at the pinch exit and various distances from the pinch. The obtained results indicated that the deuteron beam fluence is in order of 1020 ions.m-2 at the pinch exit for all considered plasma focus devices (with energy storage in 0.2-863 kJ range) and this order can be reduced up to 1019 ions.m-2 at the distance of 14 cm from the pinch exit. Therefore; the placement of the treated material samples, using plasma focus, at different distances from the anode tip plays an essential role (in addition to the number of plasma shots) for multi-applications (e.g., ion implantation, thin film deposition and surface modification).
Sobre armonización, derecho comparado y la relación entre ambos
Authors: Lerner Pablo
Published: September 2024

Número 111Septiembre - Diciembre 2004Nueva Serie Año XXXVIIISSN 0041 8633 SOBRE ARMONIZACIÓN, DERECHO COMPARADO Y LA RELACIÓN ENTRE AMBOS Pablo LERNER * La importancia del derecho comparado es clara: no sólo nos ayuda a entender mejor el derecho como creación cultural, sino que proporciona una base intelectual para la interpretación y el análisis de distintos sistemas jurídicos, lo que en definitiva ayuda también a entender e interpretar el sistema propio. Como nos explica el autor del presente ensayo, la relación entre comparación y armonización es compleja y admite diferentes lecturas. Comparación y armonización se necesitan mutuamente, aun cuando cada una de ellas transite por distintos senderos. Ambas convergen hacia un destino común: el surgimiento de una cultura jurídica más amplia que esté acorde con una era de cambios que nos llevan inexorablemente a una armonización de los sistemas jurídicos. Palabras clave: derecho comparado, sistemas jurídicos, armonización, unificación. * Abogado, Universidad de Buenos Aires; doctor en derecho, Universidad de Jerusalem; y docente titular (Senior Lecturer), Escuela de Derecho Ramat Gan (Israel). * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
El secuestro del poder electoral y la confiscación del derecho a la participación política mediante el refrendo revocatorio presidencial: Venezuela, 2000-2004
Authors: Brewer-Carías Allan R.
Published: September 2024

Número 112Enero - Abril 2005Nueva Serie Año XXXVIIIISSN 0041 8633 EL SECUESTRO DEL PODER ELECTORAL Y LA CONFISCACIÓN DEL DERECHO A LA PARTICIPACIÓN POLÍTICA MEDIANTE EL REFERENDO REVOCATORIO PRESIDENCIAL: VENEZUELA, 2000-2004 Allan R. BREWER-CARÍAS * La Constitución venezolana de 1999 divide el poder público nacional en cinco poderes: el Legislativo, el Ejecutivo, el Judicial, el Ciudadano y el Electoral. En el presente ensayo, el autor realiza un análisis de éste último y de lo que él denomina su secuestro, tratando de hacer visibles los problemas, restricciones y limitaciones relativas a la participación política y al sistema de elección de representantes. Se describe cómo es que en la práctica política resultó que la independencia del llamado Poder Electoral se neutralizó y minimizó, cuando la propia Asamblea Nacional Constituyente que aprobó la Constitución de 1999, sin tener competencia constitucional, dictó el Decreto de Régimen de Transición por el cual destituyó a todos los titulares del poder público, exceptuando al presidente de la república. Con esta situación se creó un vacío institucional porque la asamblea no respetó la normatividad de autonomía e independencia del poder electoral que ella misma había establecido. Palabras clave: derecho electoral, democracia, participación política, representación política * Profesor de la Universidad Central de Venezuela. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Antipaternalismo y antiperfeccionismo en John Rawls y Ronald Dworkin
Authors: Zambrano Pilar
Published: September 2024

Número 113Mayo - Agosto 2005Nueva Serie Año XXXVIIIISSN 0041 8633 Antipaternalismo y antiperfeccionismo en John Rawls y Ronald Dworkin Pilar ZAMBRANO * En el presente artículo se señalan las características esenciales del antipaternalismo y del antiperfeccionismo, en los dos autores más representativos del liberalismo político contemporáneo: Rawls y Dworkin. El antipaternalismo constituye para el liberalismo tan sólo una de las consecuencias necesarias del antiperfeccionismo o la independencia de la acción del gobierno respecto de nociones controvertidas del bien moral. Rawls se ubica en la línea antiperfeccionista al conceptuar la justicia, desprendiendo de ella la condición de existencia de una lista de libertades básicas, respecto del bien general. En otra línea de sistematización, Dworkin trata de construir una ética liberal que permita sustentar el sistema político liberal. La autora concluye que el antiperfeccionismo se vuelve sobre el antipaternalismo, no para fundamentarlo, sino más bien para vaciarlo de contenido. Palabras clave: liberalismo político, derechos fundamentales, ética, jerarquía de derechos, concurrencia de derechos. * Doctora por la Universidad de Navarra, España. Profesora adjunta de ética, en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad Austral de Argentina. * Nota: Debido que la traducción es automática podrá ser inexacta o contener errores.
Iekšzemes ūdensceļi kā kultūras un maiņas sakaru artērijas Rietumkurzemē 9.—11. gadsimtā
Authors:   Latvijas Universitātes Latvijas vēstures institūts, Molls Kaspars Markus
Published: September 2024

Dzelzs laikmeta iekšzemes ūdensceļu pētniecībā līdz šim liels akcents likts uz lielajām upēm (Ventu, Daugavu u. c.), taču kultūras un maiņas sakaru liecību koncentrācija pie mazajām upēm liecina par to nozīmi starpkultūru kontaktos. Šī jautājuma izpētei izvēlēti trīs Rietumkurzemes ūdensceļi — Užavas, Rīvas un Sakas. Raksta mērķis ir konstatēt mazo upju potenciālu kultūras un maiņas sakaros 9.—11. gs. Secināts, ka, lai arī visas upes bija kuģojamas, to izmantojums atšķīrās — gar Užavu konstatēts vairāk skandināvu ieroču un rotaslietu, Rīvas krastos eventuāli biežāk apmetās uz dzīvi, bet Sakas ūdens­ceļš bija nozīmīgs kuršu zemju iekšējā infrastruktūrā.
THE RIGHTS OF PUBLIC FORMATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
Authors:   International University “MITSO”, Dashkevich A.L. ,   Belarusian State University
Published: September 2024

The transformation of the rights of public formations in the context of constitutional reform in the Republic of Belarus is considered. Special attention is paid to the analysis of constitutional and legal regulation and differentiation of the rights of public formations as subjects of civil society.
DIFFERENTIATION OF LIABILITY FOR PETTY BRIBERY AS A WAY TO IMPROVE ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Semenova I.S.
Published: September 2024

The necessity of further improvement of anti-corruption mechanisms in matters of petty bribery is substantiated. Based on the data of judicial statistics, the author argues for the establishment of administrative liability for bribery in person or through an intermediary in an amount not exceeding ten thousand rubles and the corresponding amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND LABOR-LEGAL PECULIARITIES OF THE PROSECUTOR’S SUPPORT OF THE STATE PROSECUTION IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors:   Saratov State Academy of Law, Nesmachnaya N.V. , Finogenova O.Yu. ,   Saratov State Academy of Law
Published: September 2024

Labor and psychological aspects of prosecutors’ performance of their duties, in particular, in the course of maintaining public prosecution in criminal proceedings are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the study of the process of adaptation of prosecutor’s employees to the conditions of service and determination of basic psychological, organizational and labor-legal characteristics that contribute to the most effective performance of the labor function by the category of employees under consideration.
[in]visible_seeing the invisible
Authors: Margarida Dias  , Maria Lurdes Gomes
Published: September 2024

On March 14th 2023 took place the 1st seminar, "Seeing the invisible" of the project "[in]visible - [in]visibility of identities in Portuguese 1st-grade elementary textbooks of Social & Environmental Studies after 1974", at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto (Portugal). For the reflection and critical analysis of the illustration works, there was the participation of the illustrators Júlio Dolbeth, Rui Vitorino Santos, Samuel Moura, the guests Catarina Casais, Daniela Fraga Gomes, Inês Capelo, Joana Carneiro, and in addition to the team, the external consultant Fernando Hernández-Hernández (U. Barcelona). Cristina Ferreira and Fabrício Fava took photographs. Through practical and creative proposals, the seminar aimed to think and problematize the illustration in 1st-grade elementary Social & Environmental Studies textbooks published in Portugal in the last 2 decades.
Identifying Predictors of PASI100 Responses up to Month 12 in Patients with Moderate-to-severe Psoriasis Receiving Biologics in the Psoriasis Study of Health Outcomes (PSoHO)
Authors: Armstrong April W. , Riedl Elisabeth , Brunner Patrick M. , Piaserico Stefano , Visser Willie I. , Haustrup Natalie , Konicek Bruce W. , Kadziola Zbigniew , Nunez Mercedes , Brnabic Alan , Schuster Christopher
Published: September 2024

Despite the abundance of data concerning biologic treatments for patients with psoriasis, clinicians are often challenged with discerning the optimal treatment for each patient. To inform this selection, this study explored whether a patient’s baseline characteristics or disease profile could predict the likelihood of achieving complete skin clearance with biologic treatment. Machine-learning and other statistical methods were applied to the substantial data collected from patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis in the ongoing, international, prospective, observational Psoriasis Study of Health Outcomes (PSoHO). The 3 measures of complete skin clearance were a psoriasis area and severity index (PASI)100 response at (a) week 12, (b) month 12, and (c) week 12 and maintain ed at month 6 and month 12 (PASI100 durability). From these real-world data, the absence of nail psoriasis emerged  as the most consistent feature that may be used by clinicians to predict high-level treatment responses with biologic treatment. Other significant predictors of skin clearance with biologic treatments were the absence of hypertension and a lower body surface area affected by psoriasis. Overall, this study evidences the substantial challenge of identifying reliable clinical markers of treatment response for patients with psoriasis and highlights the importance of regular screening for psoriatic nail involvement.
Timely municipality rehabilitation after hospitalization reduces readmission and early mortality
Authors: Bie Bogh Søren , Möller Sören , Birk-Olsen Mette , Morsø Lars
Published: September 2024

Objective: Firstly, the study explores the association between timely initiation of rehabilitation and 90-day and 365-day all-cause acute readmission and secondly, 90-day and 365-day all-cause mortality in a cohort of Odense Municipality residents.
Methods: The registry-based observational cohort study investigates acute contacts at Odense University Hospital from 2015 to 2020. Descriptive statistics, Cox regression and cumulative incidence rates were used for analysis.
Subjects: The study utilizes initiated rehabilitation referrals within 60 days from Odense Municipality residents.
Results: In total, 7,377 rehabilitation plans were initiated, including 5051 (68.5%) within the legal timeframe. Overall, timely initiation of rehabilitation within the legal timeframe was associated with a significantly reduced risk of 90-day all-cause acute readmission (Adjusted HR 0.82, 95% CI 0.74–0.90).
In the adjusted analysis, timely initiation was also significantly associated with reduced risk in 365-day all-cause acute readmission (HR 0.90, 95% CI 0.83–0.97). Each week of delay in initiation of rehabilitation was associated with an increased risk of readmission (HR 1.05, 95% CI 1.02–1.07). Further, timely initiation of rehabilitation was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of 365-day all-cause mortality (HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.61–0.89).
Conclusion: Timely initiation of rehabilitation within the legal timeframe of 7 or 14 days was associated with significantly reduced risk of 90-day and 365-day all-cause acute readmission. Timely initiation of rehabilitation was also associated with significant reduction in the risk of 365-day all-cause mortality.
Timely initiation of rehabilitation within the legal timeframe of 7 or 14 days was associated with significantly reduced risk of 90-day and 365-day all-cause acute readmission. Timely initiation of rehabilitation was also associated with significant reduction in the risk of 365-day all-cause mortality.
EDUCAÇÃO E MULTICULTURALIDADE: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES NA INCLUSÃO DE ALUNOS MIGRANTES EM CAROEBE/RORAIMA
Authors: Severo Mayra Tádila de Sousa , Oliveira Édla Sonaira Salazar de
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho é um recorte da pesquisa de dissertação do Mestrado em andamento intitulada "A Língua entre Fronteiras: os desafios do ensino de Língua Portuguesa para migrantes venezuelanos no contexto multicultural de Caroebe/RR", para o programa de Mestrado em Letras da Universidade Federal de Roraima. Este texto investiga o impacto da migração venezuelana no sistema educacional de Caroebe-Roraima, com foco nos desafios e possibilidades de uma educação intercultural inclusiva. O aumento significativo da população migrante, motivado por crises políticas e econômicas na Venezuela, evidenciou a necessidade de reavaliar práticas pedagógicas para promover a integração dos estudantes migrantes. A pesquisa baseia-se na análise de documentos oficiais da Escola Estadual Tereza Teodoro de Oliveira, abordando as barreiras linguísticas e culturais que afetam o desempenho escolar dos alunos venezuelanos e a importância de um currículo intercultural. Conclui-se que políticas educacionais mais eficazes são necessárias para capacitar educadores e adaptar currículos, garantindo uma aprendizagem significativa e inclusiva para todos os alunos.
Relasi Alam dan Perempuan dalam Novel Dlumū Lā Tajiffu Karya Byar Rufael: Kajian Ekofeminisme
Authors:   UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Saladin Cundarojat Sidiq , Rohanda Rohanda ,   UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Published: September 2024

Ecofeminism views that exploitation of nature is directly proportional to men's oppression of women. This study aims to present some forms of nature and women relations contained in the novel Dlumū Lā Tajiffu by Byar Rufael. The data of this research is in the form of sentences from the novel Dlumū Lā Tajiffu related to the relation between nature and women. This research belongs to descriptive qualitative research. The approach applied in this research is the relationship between nature and women from the perspective of ecofeminism. The data collection techniques used include the documentation method with reading and recording techniques, and through two data analysis techniques, namely identification and analysis. The results of this study show that the novel Dlumū Lā Tajiffu by Byar Rufael represents the relationship between nature and women in (1) the depiction of the image of nature and women symbolized as a sacred entity, namely the mother. (2) the oppression of nature and women by patriarchal-capitalists such as As'ad Syahdan makes it difficult for villagers to get water. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Keywords: Ecofeminism, Women, Ecology, Ecocritism
Pengaruh Pelatihan Mindfulness terhadap Penurunan Emosi Negatif Penderita Hipertensi
Authors: Dika Eka Misniar , Widyana Rahma
Published: September 2024

Penyakit hipertensi sering dikenal sebagai pembunuh diam-diam tanpa adanya keluhan dan gejala yang khas serta penyebab kematian utama ketiga di Indonesia. Penderita hipertensi mudah mengalami emosi negatif berupa emosi marah, sedih, dan takut yang kurang terkendali. Emosi negatif ini membuat terjadinya peningkatan tekanan darah sehingga membutuhkan pengendalian diri yang benar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan mindfulness terhadap penurunan emosi negatif pada penderita hipertensi. Metode yang digunakan yakni quasi-experimental design dengan bentuk equivalent control group design. Subjek dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 8 penderita hipertensi yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok, yaitu 4 subjek kelompok eksperimen dan 4 subjek kelompok kontrol. Teknik sampling yang digunakan berupa purposive sampling. Alat ukur untuk variabel emosi negatif adalah Negative Expressivity Scale (NES) dan untuk variabel mindfulness yakni Kentucky Mindfulness Inventory Skills (KIMS). Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu independent sample t-test untuk melihat perbedaan tingkat emosi negatif pada kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya perbedaan tingkat emosi negatif saat post-test pada kelompok eksperimen yang telah diberikan pelatihan mindfulness dan kelompok kontrol yang tidak diberikan pelatihan. Hal itu didasari nilai F sebesar .167 dengan nilai signifikansi .001 (p < .05). Selanjutnya, dilakukan uji paired sample t-test untuk melihat perbedaan tingkat emosi negatif pada kelompok eksperimen sebelum dan sesudah diberi pelatihan mindfulness. Pada kelompok eksperimen, ditemukan adanya perbedaan skor emosi negatif sebelum dan sesudah diberi pelatihan mindfulness dengan koefisien t sebesar 14.142 dengan nilai signifikansi .001 (p < .05). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan mindfulness dapat menurunkan emosi negatif pada penderita hipertensi.
Art Therapy Untuk Mengurangi Perilaku Agresivitas pada Anak Jalanan
Authors: Maharani Aulya , Suroso Suroso , Pratitis Niken
Published: September 2024

Anak jalanan adalah anak tunawisma yang hidup di jalanan. Menurut UNICEF, anak jalanan didefinisikan berusia di bawah 18 tahun, tinggal di lahan kosong yang tidak memadai, dan biasanya kurang diawasi. Kehidupan anak jalanan penuh dengan berbagai permasalahan, seperti insiden kekerasan, eksploitasi, dan pelecehan seksual kini kerap menjadi sorotan. Secara psikologis, lingkungan tersebut tidak mendukung bagi perkembangan emosi dan mental anak jalanan. Anak jalanan sering dikaitkan oleh masyarakat dengan perilaku agresivitas yang muncul sebagai respons terhadap ancaman kelangsungan hidup. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membuktikan apakah art therapy dapat mengurangi tingkat agresivitas pada anak jalanan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif model eksperimen dengan desain two-group pre-test dan post-test design. Jumlah sampel pada kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol masing-masing 17 anak. Sampel dipilih berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling dengan kriteria terlibat dalam komunitas Save Street Child Sidoarjo (SSCS), dalam rentang usia 10-11 tahun, merupakan siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD), dan memiliki skor tinggi pada skala tingkat agresivitas. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya reduksi signifikan pada tingkat agresivitas anak jalanan yang diberikan art therapy.
Peran Self-Efficacy dan Work Motivation terhadap Learning Agility CPNS Provinsi NTB
Authors: Syarqi Hultia Manani , Widiana Herlina Siwi
Published: September 2024

Perubahan yang terus menerus dalam dunia kerja menuntut karyawan untuk beradaptasi dengan cepat. Oleh karena itu, learning agility penting dimiliki oleh setiap karyawan, termasuk CPNS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran self-efficacy dan work motivation, dengan aspek need for affiliation, need for achievement, dan need for power, terhadap learning agility pada CPNS di Provinsi NTB. Sampel penelitian terdiri atas 109 CPNS yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari skala learning agility, skala self-efficacy, dan skala work motivation. Analisis regresi linier berganda digunakan dalam menganalisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peran yang signifikan dari self-efficacy dan work motivation dengan aspek need for affiliation, achievement, dan power, terhadap learning agility pada CPNS. Ditemukan pula bahwa self-efficacy berperan positif dan signifikan terhadap learning agility, work motivation dengan aspek need for affiliation dan achievement tidak berperan terhadap learning agility, dan work motivation dengan aspek need for power berperan positif dan signifikan terhadap learning agility. Self-efficacy memiliki sumbangan efektif sebesar 13.1% terhadap learning agility, sedangkan work motivation aspek need for power sebesar 23.6%.
Formulasi Krim Ekstrak Kulit Buah Lemon (Citrus Limon L.) dan Daun Jambu Biji (Psidii Guajava L.) sebagai Antioksidan
Authors: Irma Ade Irma , Indrawati Teti , Basuki Witono
Published: September 2024

AbstrakIndonesia merupakan negara tropis yang kaya dengan sumber daya alam yang dapat dimanfaatkan diantaranya sebagai kosmetik untuk antioksidan. Tanaman yang memiliki khasiat sebagai antioksidan antara lain kulit buah lemon dan daun jambu biji. Kandungan metabolit sekunder lemon yaitu flavonoid, alkaloid, limonoid, carotenoid, asam fenolat dan minyak atsiri. Daun jambu biji mengandung asam psidiolat, asam kratogolat, asam ursolat asam oleanolat, asam guajaverin, dan asam ursolat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperoleh sediaan krim yang stabil secara fisika dan kimia serta berkhasiat sebagai antioksidan. Ekstrak kulit buah lemon dan daun jambu biji dibuat secara maserasi kinetik dengan pelarut etanol 70%, kemudian diuapkan dengan evaporator. Sediaan krim dibuat dengan memvariasikan perbandingan jumlah ekstrak kulit buah lemon dan daun jambu biji (1:1, 1:2) untuk formula 1 dan 2. Formula krim terdiri dari ekstrak, asam stearat, setil alkohol, isopropil miristat, trietanolamin, gliserin,propilenglikol, metil paraben, propil paraben, dan akuades. Sediaan krim dikarakterisasi meliputi organoleptik, homogenitas, pH, daya sebar, viskositas dan aktivitas antioksidan. Hasil evaluasi diperoleh warna coklat kekuningan pada ekstrak kulit lemon dan coklat tua pada ekstrak daun jambu biji. Bau dan bentuk kedua ekstrak yaitu berbau khas dan kental. Homogenitas sediaan krim ekstrak kulit lemon dan daun jambu biji yaitu homogen. Sediaan pada ekstrak kulit lemon memiliki pH 4,46 ± 0,0153 pada ekstrak kulit lemon dan 6,7 ± 0,0200 pada ekstrak daun jambu, daya sebar 6,2 – 7,3 cm, viskositas sebesar (754) Ps – (2132) Ps, sifat alir tiksotropik plastik. Aktivitas antioksidan vitamin C, ekstrak lemon, ekstrak daun jambu biji dan krim kombinasi berturut-turut sebesar 3,26 ± 0,0577 ppm, 16,46 ± 0,3595 ppm, 20,86 ± 0,5546 ppm dan 58,58 ± 0,4842 ppm. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh, dapat disimpulkan bahwa sediaan krim kombinasi ekstrak kulit lemon dan daun jambu biji (1:2) memiliki potensi yang baik untuk digunakan sebagai kosmetik sebagai antioksidan dan memenuhi karakterisasi sediaan krim yang memenuhi persyaratan sehingga dapat digunakan.
Analysis of The Prospects for The Implementation of The Customary Land Registration System: Benefits and Legal Issues
Authors: Salam Safrin , Sari Rizki Mustika , Nurcahyo Edy , Izu Cynthia C. , Syahrul  , Tonny Fajrin
Published: September 2024

The existence of Permen ATR/KBPN No. 14 of 2024 regulates the customary land registration system in Indonesia. The purpose of this research is to analyses the customary land registration system and conceptually analyses the legal certainty of the issuance of customary land certificates. This type of research is normative legal research. The approaches used in analyzing in this research are legislative approach, case approach and concept approach. The results showed that the customary land registration system has been regulated in Permen ATR / KBPN No. 14 of 2024, in this legal provision it is regulated that customary land can be controlled in the form of management rights decisions and property rights certificates while the legal certainty of the issuance of customary land certificates according to Permen ATR / KBPN No. 14 of 2024 still encounters problems in terms of legal concepts.
Enhanced neonatal screening for sickle cell disease: Human-guided deep learning with CNN on isoelectric focusing images
Authors: Koua Kpangni Alex Jérémie , Diop Cheikh Talibouya , Diop Lamine , Diop Mamadou
Published: September 2024

Accurate detection of abnormal hemoglobin variations is paramount for early diagnosis of sickle cell disease (SCD) in newborns. Traditional methods using isoelectric focusing (IEF) with agarose gels are technician-dependent and face limitations like inconsistent image quality and interpretation challenges. This study proposes a groundbreaking solution using deep learning (DL) and artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring human guidance throughout the process. The system analyzes IEF gel images with convolutional neural networks (CNNs), achieving over 98% accuracy in identifying various SCD profiles, far surpassing the limitations of traditional methods. Furthermore, the system addresses ambiguities by incorporating an “Unconfirmed” category for unclear cases and assigns probability values to each classification, empowering clinicians with crucial information for informed decisions. This AI-powered tool, named SCScreen, seamlessly integrates machine learning with medical expertise, offering a robust, efficient, and accurate solution for SCD screening. Notably, SCScreen tackles the previously challenging diagnosis of major sickle cell syndromes (SDM) in newborns. This research has the potential to revolutionize SCD management. By strengthening screening platforms and potentially reducing costs, SCScreen paves the way for improved healthcare outcomes for newborns with SCD, potentially saving lives and improving the quality of life for affected individuals.
Exploring the correlation between ESG, environmental performance scores and financial variables in Pacific alliance companies
Authors: Maya Lina Maria , Ripoll Vicente , Crespo Cristina , Restrepo Daniel
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this research was to explore the link between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and corporate financial performance in the Pacific Alliance countries (Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile). The study used regression models to examine the correlation between ESG scores, environmental pillar scores, and financial performance metrics like return on assets (ROA) and EBITDA for 86 companies over 2016-2022. Control variables like firm size and leverage were included. Data was obtained from Refinitiv and Bloomberg databases. The regression models showed no significant positive correlations between overall ESG or environmental pillar scores and the financial valuation measures.The inconclusive results on ESG-firm value connections underscore the need for continued research using larger samples, localized models, and exploring which ESG aspects drive financial performance Pacific Alliance.
Cost-effective strategy of treating chromite ore processing residue (COPR); production of chromate, subsequent detoxification and in-situ stabilization
Authors: Kim Hui-Won , Kim Yong-Nam , Ryu Myong-Chol , Han Yong-Gun
Published: September 2024

It is a great importance of finding the cost-effective strategy of treating chromite ore processing residue (COPR). Cr(Ⅵ), presented in aqueous media, could easily be reduced, adsorption and removed from water body through a proper treatment, but Cr(Ⅵ), incorporated in COPR, could not, due to its characteristic inherent to COPR. In general, the reduction and adsorption of Cr(Ⅵ) could take place at a low pH, the COPR, however, has a high acid neutralizing capacity, so that a great deal of the inorganic acid would be required to maintain its pH at low value. In this work, a series of treatment trials, comprised of the production of chromate from COPR by leaching process, the subsequent detoxification and in-situ stabilisation of post-leached COPR (plCOPR) were conducted. After column extracting process using the seawater, Cr(Ⅵ)-containing leachate of 600~800 mg/L is led to the ion exchange columns, charged with the anion exchange resin, to adsorb the Cr(Ⅵ) until the effluent contains Cr(Ⅵ) of 5 mg/L. The Cr(Ⅵ) loaded ion exchange column was eluted by NaOH solution and the maximum concentration of Cr(Ⅵ) in the elution was 43.1 g/L. Afterward, plCOPR was mixed with sodium sulfide and iron sulfide+lime as a reductant and a stabiliser, respectively, and the mixture was discharged directly from the mixer and piled on a certain area. After 360 d of curing, Cr(VI) concentration in the leachate from the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) was arrived at 1.2 mg/L, below the regulatory limit disposal standard (HJ/T 301-2007, 3 mg/L).
Effect of Scraping on Humus Content of Heavy Textured Soil Degraded by Excess Waters
Authors: Nagy Pál Máté , Jobbágy Ján , Tuba Géza , Kovács Györgyi , Zsembeli József
Published: September 2024

On low-lying soils with a high clay content and poor water conductivity, excess water regularly appears after almost every rainy winter causing soil degradation, which leads to yield failures and/or losses. To outlet the harmful excess surface, waters needs appropriate ameliorative and agrotechnical operations. Among them, scraping represents a suitable intervention into soil structure involving the complete conversion of the micro-topography of the land. The humus content of the soil is a determining factor in terms of soil fertility; therefore, it must be preserved even when drastic tillage operations are carried out on a plot. Our research aimed to assess the effect of scraping on the humus content of the soil on three plots with a heavy textured Vertisol endangered by excess waters. Scraping was used on these plots to create a homogeneous topography and surface with a slight slope to get rid of excess water when it appears. It was established that scraping did not cause humus loss on a plot scale, and it resulted in an evener organic matter distribution, hence a potentially more homogenous yield within the ameliorated plots.
The Impact of Equity Financing on Financial Performance: Evidence from Jordan
Authors: Almanaseer Sufian
Published: September 2024

The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of equity financing on the financial performance of Jordanian industrial companies. The study population comprised 393 board directors from 55 Jordanian industrial companies. Purposive sampling was employed to select 346 board directors for the study sample. Data were collected via an online questionnaire, and the study used a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the study hypotheses. The study concludes that equity financing posi-tively impacts financial performance. Also, each of the angel investors, retained earnings, crowdfunding, and ploughed-back profit positively impact financial performance. The study recommends that Jordanian industrial companies focus on retained earnings as a funding source; what helps is the lower costs of obtaining financing from retained earnings compared with other funding sources. This study is unique because, as far as the researcher knows, it is the first to look at how angel investors, retained earnings, crowdfunding, and ploughed-back profit affect the financial performance of Jordanian industrial compa-nies all at the same time or separately.
Trolley Rack Design for Tea Factory Workers in Indonesia Based on Anthropometric Approach
Authors: Dinata Steven , Bawono Baju , Dharsono Wardana W. , Anggoro Paulus Wisnu
Published: September 2024

Trolley rack is a material handling that significantly affects production productivity in Indonesian Tea factories. The design of this tool needs to consider the anthropometric approach. This study raises the problem of the dimensions of the trolley racks used in the industry without thinking about the anthropometric approach. Of the twenty-two trolley rack operators, 92.5% of workers experienced back pain when operating the equipment. This problem has an impact on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which causes a decrease in effectiveness and workers. The REBA and Nordic Body Map Questionnaire methods are used to obtain optimal operator posture analysis related to the redesign of the trolley rack. Five anthropometric dimensions of a comfortable trolley rack were obtained, including shoulder height (SH), standing shoulder width (STW), leg length (FL), foot width (FW), and hand grip width (HGW). The final anthropometric dimensions of this tool are SH = 126 cm, STW = 33 cm, FL = 11 cm, FW = 13 cm, and HGW = 5 cm. Using new trolley racks in this study increased productivity by 80%.
Acute Abdomen in Crohn’s Disease Patients: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
Authors: Opincāns Jānis , Rudzāts Agris , Kecbaja Zurabs , Kaminskis Aleksejs , Ivanovs Igors , Iesalnieks Igors
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to determine long-term outcome in Crohn’s disease patients hospitalised for acute abdominal pain. Retrospective chart review was made of consecutive Crohn’s disease patients hospitalised for acute abdominal pain at the tertiary referral centre in Eastern Europe. Between 2015 and 2020, 65 patients with Crohn’s disease were admitted at least once to the emergency room because of acute abdominal pain. Thirteen were admitted twice, eight — three times, three — four times, and three — five times. Most patients had ileal involvement. There were two intra-abdominal abscesses. Fifty-three of 65 underwent abdominal imaging. Forty-five were treated with antibiotics (65%), 17 with steroids (26%), eight received a nasogastric tube and three — parenteral nutrition. Six underwent an intestinal resection during the initial hospitalisation (9%). The hospitalisation length median was eight days and significantly longer in those who underwent surgery (28 vs. 9, p = 0.003). The median follow-up time was 42.8 months. During the follow-up period, 26 (40%) readmitted for abdominal emergencies, 14 underwent surgery — either at the initial or later hospitalisation (21%). Thirteen of 14 surgeries were emergencies, and three were concluded by ostomy formation (21%). One developed postoperative intra-abdominal complication, and two died postoperatively (14%). Complicated disease was associated with hospital readmission (HR, 5.8, 95% CI:1.4–23.3; p = 0.013) and enhanced probability to undergo intestinal surgery (HR, 10.3, 95% CI: 2.4–44.1; p = 0.002). An elevated CRP was associated with decreased risk of hospital readmission (HR, 0.08, 95% CI: 0.01–0.55; p = 0.010). Ileocolic disease was the main cause of hospitalisation for acute abdominal pain. Complicated (stricturing or penetrating) disease should be diagnosed early and surveilled closely.