bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Labor market impacts and human resource management practices
Authors: Bakotić Danica , Burnač Ivana
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this paper is to examine how impacts from the labour market affect human resource management (HRM) practices in Croatian manufacturing companies. The goal of this paper was to find out do companies acknowledge labour market impacts; with what intensity mentioned impacts are related to HRM practices and do companies have developed practices of dealing with such issues. The research was conducted during 2021 and 2022 on the sample of 31 large Croatian manufacturing companies. Four labour market impacts were observed: population ageing, deficiency of vocationally educated employees, deficiency of highly educated employees in specific deficit occupations, automation and robotization, and young employees’ characteristics. The results showed that the companies did not acknowledge the presence of these impacts and/or did not react adequately to them by specially designed HRM practices. Since the research on relationship between labour market impacts and HRM practices are rare in the Croatian context, and wider, the insights of this paper could be a unique contribution to new knowledge enhancement. This paper showed that the companies’ acknowledgment of certain negative labour market impacts was poor and accordingly have undeveloped strategic HRM. The stated results are not in accordance with the theoretical assumptions and data on the unfavourable impacts from the labour market in Croatia. A pro-active approach of companies was expected in the application of various activities available to them, in the form of their independent practices, and in the use of stimulating legislation, which was also not determined by the results of this research. The reasons for this should be determined by some future research, with the expectation that there have been some recent changes in this area. The small research sample oriented only on one industry and only one country is the first research limitation. Additional limitation is the self-created questionnaire and self-reported measures. The cross-sectional analysis is also a research limitation. The awareness of these limitations could be additional base for further research in order to clarify the meaning and importance of strategic HRM.
Projeto “Um canto em cada canto”: um olhar sobre o trabalho coletivo nos seus aspectos estruturais e pedagógicos
Authors: Andrade Klesia Garcia
Published: July 2024

Dentro do vasto escopo das práticas musicais na contemporaneidade, a realidade potencial da educação musical em projetos sociais instigou-me ao desenvolvimento de um estudo de caso etnográfico, tendo como campo empírico o Projeto “Educação musical através do canto coral – Um canto em cada canto”, localizado em Londrina-PR. A construção da escrita desse artigo retrata o diálogo entre o passado e o presente, pois traz dados da investigação desenvolvida e informações recentes, obtidas, inclusive, em conversas com os sujeitos do contexto, resultantes dos vínculos mantidos após o estudo. Através da articulação de 10 personagens que constituem uma rede de diálogos, apresento um recorte do estudo, evidenciando situações e ações imbricadas ao trabalho coletivo instituído no âmago do Projeto. Por meio da articulação entre as perspectivas de autores de referência da área e a realidade sociocultural do referido Projeto, a discussão corrobora para o entendimento de que projetos sociais se constituem como importantes referências para proposições e ações no âmbito da sociedade civil. Essas iniciativas visam a formação humana, buscam o cumprimento das propostas e a sobrevivência autossuficiente por meio da captação de recursos, agrupam pessoas capacitadas e comprometidas que agem de forma flexível e em contextos instáveis e são propostos para solucionar problemas e suprir necessidades emergentes e coletivas.
Contribution of the “Professija” Publishing House to the pool of textbooks in the bibliography science
Authors: Teplitskaya A. V.
Published: July 2024

Textbook review: Korshunov O. P. Bibliography science : Textbook / O. P. Korshunov, N. K. Lelikova, T. F. Likhovid ; under the general editorship of N. K. Lelikova. 2nd edition, revised and expanded. St. Petersburg : Profession, 2023. 334 p. (The textbook for the bachelor’s degree course).

The textbook continues the tradition of “Professija” Publishing House of publishing practical guides, reference and educational literature in bibliography. All the publications are in great demand, both among practitioners, the faculty and students. For example, the “The Bibliographer's Handbook” has gone through four editions. The textbook by I. G. Morgenstern for many years has been the main source of knowledge for the students in the context of the “General Bibliography Science” course. The peer-reviewed textbook by O.P. Korshunov, N.K. Lelikova and T.F. Likhovid is published in its second edition. The authors of the textbook present the material based on the system-activity, documentary, information and communication concept of the general theory of bibliography origins as introduced by O.P. Korshunov. The textbook consists of three sections: “Fundamentals of the theory of bibliographic information”, “Bibliographic activity – the central category of the theory of bibliography”, “Bibliography science – the science of bibliography”. The lists of recommended reading are provided at the end of each section. A Dictionary of Basic Terms is a valuable addition to the main text. The textbook material is significantly amended, as many new standards on bibliography were introduced and changes were made to the terminology, with the factual material updated.
Using standards in publishing
Authors: Plotnikova I. Y. , Klimova O. V.
Published: July 2024

Many researchers find it difficult to choose standards for their bibliographies and references. Therefore, the publishers often have to make the bibliographical descriptions over, depending on the entry purpose. In fact, two standards regulate the bibliography and references presentation today, which is the origin of concern of the authors, publishers, and librarians. The authors review the literature on this problem. They analyze the terminology and instructions on how to apply and draw the book bibliography up. They also discuss the terms “bibliographical list”, “bibliographical reference”, and cite several general recommendations and studies. Today, the changes in SIBID standards enable to separate clearly the two concepts that appear closely interconnected in the guides and dictionaries, i.e. what the bibliographical list and what the bibliographical reference is. The authors specify conditions for using bibliographical lists and references.
Информационный рынок, образовательная и библиотечная среда в современном цифровом окружении: новые веяния и ожидаемые результаты
Authors: Shrayberg Yakov L. ,   Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology
Published: July 2024

Настоящий доклад посвящен современному видению состояния и развития образовательных и библиотечных технологий и информационного рынка в цифровизирующемся обществе. Отмечается усиление роли искусственного интеллекта, его плюсы и минусы в образовании и издательской деятельности. Оцениваются поведенческие модели библиотек в новых условиях, их роль в поддержке системы образования и развития читательского сервиса. Автор выражает искреннюю благодарность сотрудникам ГПНТБ России, помогавшим в поиске необходимых материалов: Д. Н. Байзель, К. Ю. Волковой, В. В. Зверевичу. Особую благодарность автор выражает редактору О. В. Павловой, библиографу-составителю О. А. Середа, сотрудникам Издательско-репрографического центра Е. А. Акуловой, А. А. Баландиной и руководителю всего комплекса редакционно-издательских работ О. В. Шленской.
A Study on Guo Xiang’s Essentials of Analects(Lunyu tilüe 論語體略) - Focused on the Theory of Sages-
Authors: Oh Il-hoon
Published: July 2024

This study delves into how Guo Xiang’s theory of xingfen (性分) and the rule of sages achieve consistency, focusing on the concepts of ‘tiqing’ (體情), ‘yinxun’ (因循), and ‘yibuzhizhizhi’ (以不 治治之) found in the 9 fragmentary sentences of Guo Xiang’s Essentials of the Analects (Lunyu tilüe 論語體略). Firstly, ‘tiqing’ is introduced as a concept critiquing value judgments about things. It entails forgetting the feelings of ‘likes and dislikes’ that arise from cognitive discrimination and, through this, being able to empathize with other people’s emotional changes without prejudice. Next, ‘yinxun’ means ‘following nature,’ and although Guo Xiang inherits Daoist yinxun concept, he develops an original concept of ‘yinxun’ based on his own theory of xingfen. Lastly, ‘yibuzhizhizhi’ means ‘the rule of inaction.’ While this is a Daoist concept, it is also found in Confucianism. Guo Xiang offers a new interpretation of ‘inaction’ by affirming the artificial behavior of objects based on his ‘xingfen,’ interpreting ‘inaction’ as leaving it to the ‘self-action’ of things. In this regard, Guo Xiang’s rule of sage is to entrust the ‘self-action’ of things and to facilitate the active expression of the ‘xing 性’ of things. These concepts presented in Guo Xiang’s Essentials of the Analects provide a more reasoned understanding of the compatibility of Guo Xiang’s theory of xingfen and the rule of sages. In a world where all things are absorbed in their own xing, the necessity for sages is inevitably diminished. However, while Guo Xiang does not relinquish the idea of sage-ruling over all things, he develops his view of governance in a manner that reduces the need for sages and maximizes the role of things. In Guo Xiang’s ideological system, which emphasizes the ‘spontaneity’ of things, the notion of a creator as the basis of things is rejected. Instead, things exist and act solely according to their own ‘xing’. The foundation of all things is the self. Thus, Guo Xiang envisions an ideal world where ‘autonomy’ is established simply by establishing a self-sufficient way of existence for things.
Association of Diabetic Retinopathy with Angiographic Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Amin Heru Al , Choudhury Amal Kumar , Ahsan Syed Ali , Dutta Bijoy , Hossain Mujtahid Mohammad , Alam Nur , Uddin Kofil , Saha Partha Pratim
Published: July 2024

Background: Bed side ophthalmoscopic examination is a simple measure of diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy and has been shown to be a predictor of poor outcome in various cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease (CAD). Retinopathy lesions are fairly common findings in clinic settings and may predict risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The present study was intended to find the relationship between diabetic retinopathy with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with NSTEMI. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hospital (NICVD), Dhaka, Bangladesh, from March 2019 to August 2020. A total of one hundred twenty DM with NSTEMI patients undergoing coronary angiogram and also fundoscopic examination with fundal photography during the index hospitalization were included in this study. Study subjects were divided into two groups on the basis of diabetic retinopathy (Group-I: NSTEMI with diabetic retinopathy ; Group- II: NSTEMI without diabetic retinopathy). Severity of coronary artery disease was determined by Gensini score and correlation between diabetic retinopathy and Gensini score was assessed. Results: Gensini score was significantly higher in patients with diabetic retinopathy than that in patients without diabetic retinopathy (62.2±27.7 vs. 43.3±25.3,p<0.001).Gensini score increased with increasing severity of diabetic retinopathy(P <0.001).The risk of having severe CAD in patient with diabetic retinopathy was 13.03 (95% CI =2.410-70.419) (P<0.003).A significant correlation between diabetic retinopathy and Gensini score was noted (p value <0.001) Conclusion: It may be concluded that Presence and severity of diabetic retinopathy is associated with angiographically severe coronary artery disease in patient with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and it may be considered as an independent predictor of severity of CAD.As is a bed side assessment ,so before performing coronary angiography ,it appears to be additive for risk stratification.
J Inv Clin Cardiol 2023; 5(1): 7-13
Successful Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a young patient in peripheral hospital and its out come.
Authors: Khan Tariqul Islam , Paul Gobinda Kanti , Ahmed Mohsin , Sazal Arifur rahman , Razzaque Aminur , Ratan Shariful Islam
Published: July 2024

Among all coronary artery disease (CAD) ST-T elevated MI is the most emergency condition to treat within time. but in our country all peripheral hospital has no enough scope for the recommended treatment, that is primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to lake of infrastructure and trained cardiologist. Most of our patients does not reach to hospital within the golden time. In most of these patients are treated with pharmacological revascularization by Streptokinase or Tenecteplase. Few patients are saved who are with no other risk factors and can reach in hospital within the time frame of myocardial infarction cascade. For this consequence most of our patients suffers from the sequalae of myocardial infarction, that may be arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy to death. We performed primary PCI in peripheral hospital in a young patient successfully and the outcome is satisfactory. We want to continue this service in our hospital for preventing mortality and morbidity of our cardiac patients.
J Inv Clin Cardiol 2023; 5(1): 24-28
Stenting Left Main and Bifurcation Disease: From DK crush to Risk Assessment
Authors: Chen Shao Liang
Published: July 2024

Abstract not available
J Inv Clin Cardiol 2023; 5(1): 1-6
Clinical spectrum and risk factors of severe dengue among hospitalized patients - a cross-sectional study during the 2023 dengue epidemic in Bangladesh
Authors: Afroz Rafiya , Das Aditi Rani , Taha Abtahir Rahim , Rahim Abdur , Islam Mohammad Rafiqul
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Dengue is a significant public health concern for Bangladesh with recurrent epidemics. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and biochemical presentations and identify risk factors for severe dengue among patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital during the 2023 epidemic in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh between July and September 2023. Data were collected from 176 adult patients with serologically confirmed dengue infection. Clinical and laboratory parameters were recorded, and severity of dengue was categorized according to WHO guidelines. Logistic regression was performed to identify predictors of severe dengue. Results: Of the 176 patients included, 113 had severe dengue and 63 had non-severe dengue. The mean age was 34.5 (SD 14.3) years, with a male-female ratio of 1:1.07. Conventional symptoms including fever, myalgia, headache, and retro-orbital pain were present in majority of patients, with warning signs present in twothirds of them. Laboratory findings showed leukocytopenia (53%), thrombocytopenia (25.6%), elevated hematocrit level (4.5%), elevated ALT, AST and ferritin level (36%, 24% and 50% respectively). Logistic regression identified persistent vomiting (aOR 3.22, 95% CI 1.41–8.04), clinical fluid accumulation (aOR 2.23, 95% CI 1.13–5.74), and elevated serum AST (aOR 3.13, 95% CI 1.30–7.79) as predictors of severe dengue. Conclusion: Most dengue cases presented with typical symptoms and warning signs, with associated laboratory abnormalities. Persistent vomiting, clinical fluid accumulation, and elevated serum AST levels upon admission could predict severe dengue.
J MEDICINE 2024; 25: 121-128
Coinfection of Leptospirosis with Scrub Typhus: A Case Report
Authors: Surontee Rayeed Anan , Hoque Mohammad Mahfuzul , Tasneem Tahsina , Fariduzzaman Md , Hasan Md Mehedi , Bari Md Shafiqul
Published: July 2024

Leptospirosis and scrub typhus are common zoontic illnesses in tropical countries. Leptospira, a spirochaete, can cause leptospirosis when a patient comes in contact with contaminated water. Following a period of bacteraemic illness, leptospirosis may progress to a more severe form. Weil’s disease is a severe form of leptospirosis characterised by jaundice, haemorrhage and acute kidney injury. Scrub typhus, a rickettsial disease, common in South-East Asia is caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi occurs due to bite of Trombicula mite. An eschar forms at the site of the bite. Here we present a case of a 60-year-old gentleman, hailing from Savar who was diagnosed as a case of coinfection of scrub typhus and leptospirosis. Patient presented with an eschar, high grade fever and features of Weil’s disease. He didn’t initially respond to Ceftriaxone and then Doxycycline was added after which he became afebrile.
J MEDICINE 2024; 25: 187-190
Study on Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome of Acute Paraquat Poisoning in an Intensive Care Unit in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman A K M Ferdous , Kafi Saifullah Al , Naiem Zannatul
Published: July 2024

Background: Paraquat, one of the most widely used herbicides, is a major cause of self-harm related death in Bangladesh resulting from multiple organ failure. The primary objective aimed to identify the demographic & clinical characteristics of paraquat poisoning and the outcome of different treatment modalities. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over twenty-four months at the Intensive Care Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a tertiary care referral hospital.Between March 2022 and March 2024, patients presenting with acute paraquat toxicity who fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteriawere selected by purposive sampling. A total of 42 patients were enrolled in the study.Demographic, clinical, and treatment particulars were collected. The study evaluated the outcomes, including length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), the need for mechanical ventilation&hemodialysisandin-hospital mortality. SPSS version 25.0 was used for statistical analysis and reporting. Results: Among the patients, 54.8% were men with a median age of 23.31 years residing in rural areas (85.7%). All cases were suicidal, primarily due to family disputes (40.5%) and personal relationship issues (21.4%). Symptoms included shortness of breath (40.5%), disorientation (28.6%), difficulty in swallowing (14.3%), vomiting (9.5%), and low urine output (7.1%). Most ICU admissions occurred after 24 hours postingestion (59.5%). Organ involvement included acute kidney injury (57.14%), acute respiratory distress syndrome (50%), hepatic impairment (14.3%), pulmonary fibrosis (14.3%), and septic shock (2.4%). Methylprednisolone was administered to 21 patients (50%), with an equal number also receiving methylprednisolone plus cyclophosphamide (50%). Only 10 (23.80%) patients received gastric lavage.The median ICU stay was 6 days (IQR 4-9), while the Median hospital stay was 8 days (IQR 1-12). In-hospital mortality was high, and 41 out of 42 patients (97.8%) died. Conclusion: The rural population is mostly affected by paraquat poisoning for its easy availability,and clinical presentations, particularly pulmonary, renal and multi-systeminvolvement, are significantly associated with high mortality with the limited role of different treatment approaches.
J MEDICINE 2024; 25: 129-135
Morphotaxonomic observation of new piscean tapeworm from Dasyatis walga in
Ratnagiri District (MS) India
Authors: Dhole Jaywant S. , Chavan Ramrao J.
Published: July 2024

The present study was aimed to specify the morphological and morphometric characterization of Piscean tetraphyllidean Anthobothrium jadhvae Sp. Nov. tapeworm infecting spiral valve of marine fish, Dasyatis walga from Ratnagiri district (M. S.) India. Morphotaxonomic characterization reported as scolex is ‘China Rose’ like with tetrabothridia, ovary U-shaped situated in the posterior region of the segment, mature proglottids are three times longer than broad, testes are preovarian, Ootype is round in shape. This study provides an approach to understand the diversity of piscean tapeworm found in coastal region of Ratnagiri District based on morphotaxonomy.
A study of nests and nesting materials used by house sparrow across different habitat
scale of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
Authors: Patel Foram P , Dodia Pravinsang P
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the nests and nest materials used by House Sparrows across various habitat scales in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. House Sparrows are adaptable to urban environments but have faced declines due to nesting site scarcity. Nest design, placement and materials influence predation risk and affect reproductive success. Artificial nest-boxes serve as crucial alternatives in urban areas. Overall, this research sheds light on House Sparrows’ adaptability for nesting, aiding conservation efforts and expanding our understanding of avian nesting dynamics.
Identification of biosynthetic gene clusters using bioinformatic tools
Authors: Thokchom Shantirani , Mukherjee Saikat , Ningthoujam Debananda S , Banerjee Sumita
Published: July 2024

Biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) are genomic regions responsible for producing natural products with diverse biological activities. Identifying and characterizing these gene clusters is crucial for understanding the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and for drug discovery efforts. In recent years, bioinformatics tools have played a pivotal role in the identification, annotation, and analysis of BGCs in microbial genomes. Tools such as antiSMASH, PRISM, and MultiGeneBlast leverage computational algorithms, comparative genomics, and machine learning techniques have been developed to predict BGCs based on the presence of biosynthetic enzymes and other conserved features. These tools enable the inference of chemical structures of natural products encoded by BGCs, further enhancing our understanding of secondary metabolite biosynthesis. They have become indispensable in the field of natural product discovery, empowering researchers to uncover novel secondary metabolites with potential therapeutic applications.
Seasonal variation in biochemical parameters of few medicinal plants in industrial area
of Gajraula of district Amroha (UP), India
Authors: Saini Deepak Kumar , Kumar Mukesh
Published: July 2024

Air is the primary prerequisite for life on the earth. Due to the rapid increase in industrial and automobile emissions, its quality is worsening day by day. The accumulation of air pollutants on the leaves of plants growing along the roadside causes harmful changes in their biochemical parameters. The present investigation deals with the effects of air pollutants on the total chlorophyll and ascorbic acid contents of commonly available medicinal plants in the study area during different seasons. The plants selected for the study were Azadirachta indica, Cassia fistula, Ricinus communis, Terminalia arjuna, and Vachellia nilotica. It was recorded that the maximum air pollutant level was in the winter season followed by summer and monsoon seasons. The total chlorophyll content decreased and the level of ascorbic acid increased with the increase of air pollutant level. Season-wise, total chlorophyll content was significantly different in all the study plants; also site-wise except for Cassia fistula. The ascorbic acid content was significantly different for Azadirachta indica and Cassia fistula both at site-wise and season-wise. On the flipside, it was non-significant for Ricinus communis and Terminalia arjuna both at site-wise and season-wise. For Vachellia nilotica, seasonwise ascorbic acid values were significantly different but site-wise non-significant.
IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF PRODUCTS AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF AN ENTERPRISE
Authors: Savina Olga , Pentegov Sergey
Published: July 2024

The article shows the importance of effective product competitiveness management to ensure the economic security of the enterprise. A conceptual scheme for assessing the competitiveness of products and methods of its application are presented, competitiveness indicators are determined, complex qualitative and economic indicators and an integral indicator of competitiveness are calculated using the example of products of enterprises of the leather industry. Based on the analysis of competitiveness indicators, the place of the products of the studied enterprise among similar products of competing firms is determined. The developed algorithm for assessing the competitiveness of products, the proposed approaches, methods and tools are of great practical importance and can be recommended for use in various industries when determining the place of a company's products in a specific market segment and subsequent development of a competitive development strategy in order to ensure the economic security of the organization.
Inovasi Pemanfaatan Tempurung Kelapa Menjadi Arang Briket sebagai Bahan Bakar Alternatif
Authors: Akhmad Ali  , Muhammad Fathurrahman  , Muhammad Syahrul Kahar  , Ibrahim Ibrahim , Ummu Salmah  , Rusdi Achmad Rusdi , Niny Jeni Maipauw  , Ismail Munadi Sangadji
Published: July 2024

Kepulauan Soop, yang terletak di Distrik Sorong Kepulauan, Provinsi Papua Barat Daya, memiliki potensi Sumber Daya Alam yang melimpah. Pohon kelapa (Cocos nucifera) yang luas tumbuh di wilayah tersebut memiliki potensi besar untuk di manfaatkan, salah satu peluang pemanfaatan kelapa adalah dengan mengolah limbah tempurung kelapa menjadi arang briket sebagai bahan bakar alternatif yang ramah lingkungan. Melalui Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) penulis mengenalkan kepada masyarakat Pulau Soop cara mengolah tempurung kelapa menjadi arang briket sederhana yang dapat digunakan sebagai bahan bakar alternatif. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini berhasil memicu minat dan antusiasme masyarakat Pulau Soop. Mereka terlihat termotivasi untuk mengembangkan arang briket sebagai ide bisnis. Dengan menerapkan pendekatan berkelanjutan, diharapkan masyarakat Pulau Soop dapat terus memanfaatkan limbah kelapa dengan manfaat jangka panjang bagi lingkungan dan ekonomi lokal.
Addressing Urban Inequality Through Innovative Social Housing Strategies
Authors: Makalima Mzuchumile
Published: July 2024

This article presents a detailed examination of how social housing is approached in three major South African cities: Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. These cities serve as unique examples, each dealing with different issues and finding creative solutions. The study conducts this comparative analysis through document analysis namely the City of Johannesburg Housing Policy, Durban Metropolitan Housing Strategy, the City of Cape Town Integrated Development Plan, and the National Department of Human Settlements Annual Report. Community involvement, and sustainable practices related to social housing emerge as critical components in all these cities seeking to achieve adequate urban development through social housing. In Johannesburg, there is a strong focus on addressing the ongoing effects of apartheid through „restorative housing” and encouraging diverse communities through mixed-income housing. Durban stands out for its „cultural inclusivity” approach, which views diversity as an advantage in urban development. In Cape Town, they have adopted „ecological urbanism” to harmonize nature and urban life, overcoming geographical challenges. One common theme in these cities is the involvement of the community, empowering residents to be active participants in shaping their living spaces. Sustainability is not just about the environment but also about connecting housing projects with economic and social systems. This analysis highlights how social housing can transform urban areas into fair, inclusive, and sustainable places, not only in South Africa but worldwide.
ASCO 2024: Highlights in Breast Cancer Research
Authors: Michie Caroline
Published: July 2024

The theme of this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was ‘The Art and Science of Cancer Care: From Comfort to Cure’, with over 5,000 abstracts presented and over 200 educational sessions. The sun shone again in Chicago, USA, between May 31–June 4 for more than 40,000 attendees, reassuringly demonstrating that the appetite for in-person congresses with all the networking opportunities and other collaborative benefits brings us back to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qualitative Analysis Case Study on the Experiences of Violence of Domestic Violence Offenders Entrusted with Counseling - Focusing on Domestic Violence Offenders Entrusted with Counseling in K City -
Authors: Kim Hee-Suk , Seo Hye-Seok ,   Korean Correction Counseling Psychological Association
Published: July 2024

This study is a qualitative analysis case study on the experiences of violence by domestic violence offenders entrusted with counseling. The purpose of this study was to clarify the factors and identify the experiences of violence of domestic violence offenders based on Bowen's family therapy theory. The subjects of this study were a total of 5 male and female participants who were perpetrators of domestic violence who were sentenced by the D court in K City to entrust counseling for the disposition of domestic protection case No. 8. The study period was from November 2022 to April 2023, with in-depth interviews of 90 minutes per session, and original data such as recording, field notes, and experience reports were analyzed. After confirming the basic information of the research participants and analyzing the original data by categorizing husband violence, wife violence, parental violence, and child violence into 4 categories based on criminal history and domestic violence incident factors, 3 categories and 73 meaning contents were derived. This study attempted to identify the factors of anxiety, self-differentiation, triangular relationships, and family projection processes through qualitative content analysis studies on experiences of violence. The research results are as follows:. First, as the anxiety of domestic violence offenders decreased and violence decreased without emotional reflex behavior, the previously undifferentiated level of self-differentiation improved. Second, there was a positive effect of detriangulating the family triangle of domestic violence perpetrators and forming an autonomous relationship.Third, the effect of stopping violence was found as the multigenerational transfer process was interrupted due to the family projection of domestic violence offenders. Based on these results, positive results emerged where emotional stability and cyclical interaction were observed while confirming immature behaviors in the family of domestic violence perpetrators. These studies suggest that there is the possibility of enhancing the positve effects in future counseling related to domestic violence offenders
DESAIN ANTROPOMORFISME KARAKTER FITOHORMON DALAM KOMIK DIGITAL FANTASI “LIFE OF PHYTOHORMONES”
Authors: Abida S.M.I Amalia Alfi , Ramadhani Nugrahardi
Published: July 2024

Abstrak
Biologi adalah ilmu kompleks multidisiplin yang memerlukan pengetahuan kimia, fisika, hingga matematika. Beberapa penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa materi biologi masih sulit untuk dipahami mempengaruhi pemahaman materi secara jelas dan menimbulkan miskonsepsi kedepannya, salah satunya adalah materi mengenai hormon tumbuhan (Fitohormon). Berdasarkan hal tersebut, muncullah sebuah peluang untuk merancang media yang dapat menjelaskan materi fitohormon secara runtut dan ringan untuk dibaca seperti komik. Komik adalah salah satu bentuk media komunikasi visual dengan gambar dan tulisan yang berguna untuk menyampaikan pesan atau informasi sehingga mudah untuk dimengerti. Pemanfaatan konsep fantasi dari adaptasi antropomorfisme dinilai dapat menyampaikan materi fitohormon secara jelas dan ringan untuk dibaca berbagai kalangan. Komik “Life of Phytohormones” merupakan media hiburan yang menampilkan dunia di dalam tumbuhan dengan memvisualisasikan fitohormon menggunakan konsep adaptasi antropomorfisme sebagai pekerja yang berpenampilan unik dan memiliki tugas berbeda-beda sesuai peran masing-masing fitohormon dalam tumbuhan sesungguhnya. Dalam proses pembuatan karakter, dilakukan beberapa metode seperti literature review, riset eksperimental, dan in-depth interview. Artikel ini akan menjelaskan mengenai proses desain karakter mulai dari sketsa hingga implementasinya dalam komik “Life of Pytohormones”
 
Kata Kunci: fitohormon, komik, fantasi, antropomorfisme. 
 
Abstract
Biology is a multidisciplinary, complex science that requires knowledge of chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Several studies have also demonstrated that the material in biology remains challenging to comprehend, which can hinder a clear understanding of the subject and lead to future misconceptions, including those related to phytohormones. As a result, an opportunity arose to design media that could explain phytohormones in a coherent and easy-to-read way, like comics. Comics are a visual communication medium with pictures and writing that are useful for conveying messages or information in an eaIt is believed that the use of fantasy concepts from anthropomorphism can effectively convey phytohormones in a clear and light manner, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. "Life of Phytohormones" is an entertainment medium that depicts the world within plants through the adaptation of anthropomorphism, portraying workers with distinct appearances and tasks based on phytohormones. sed on phytohormones. We used several methods, including a literature review, experimental studies, and in-depth interviews, to design the characters. This article will elucidate the process of designing the phytohormone characters, from the initial sketch to their actual implementation in the comic "Life of Pytohormones."
 
Keywords: phytohormones, comics, fantasy, anthropomorphism.
PENINGKATAN VALUE UNIT BISNIS DAN TRAINING CENTER PNJ MELALUI KATALOG PROGRAM PELATIHAN BERBENTUK BUKU INTERAKTIF
Authors: Kusumaasri Resti Dyah , Putri Audrey Salsa Safiera Nindya , Halimah Maryam , Salam Muhammad Baits
Published: July 2024

Abstrak
Kurangnya efektivitas pada media promosi Unit Bisnis dan Training Center Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ), membuat kehadirannya kurang dikenal masyarakat. Karena media promosi yang belum terkonsep dengan baik, sehingga isi konten hanya berupa tulisan yang disusun seperti surat formal. Untuk meningkatkan efektivitas media promosi, dirancanglah sebuah company profile berbentuk buku katalog pelatihan interaktif yang dapat meningkatkan interaksi penggunanya. Pada penelitian sebelumnya, belum adanya penggunaan fitur interaktif pada company profile atau katalog lembaga penyedia Jasa pelatihan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan katalog Unit Bisnis dan Training Center PNJ yang dapat meningkatkan value serta menambah nilai jual dan mitra kerja sama. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif serta kuantitatif dengan analisis SWOT serta STP yang dilakukan dengan tahapan design thinking. Dengan demikian, dihasilkan Katalog Pelatihan Interaktif Unit Bisnis dan Training center PNJ yang disajikan dengan warna kontras dan layout berfokus pada foto yang diberi penjelasan sesuai dengan kebutuhan dari Unit Bisnis dan Training Center PNJ serta para penggunanya, sehingga dapat meningkatkan value Unit bisnis dan Training Center PNJ.
 
Kata Kunci: buku interaktif, katalog, media promosi
 
Abstract
The lack of effectiveness in the PNJ Business Unit and Training Center promotional media made its presence less well-known to the public. Due to the promotional media not being well conceptualized, the content is only in the form of writing, arranged like a formal letter. To increase the effectiveness of promotional media, a company profile was designed in the form of an interactive training catalog book that can increase user interaction. The research that has been conducted in the previous times, did not use interactive features on company profiles or catalogs of institutions providing training services. This research aims to produce a PNJ Business Unit and Training Center catalog that can increase its value, sales value, and cooperation partners. The method that is being used in this research is qualitative and quantitative research with SWOT analysis and STP that is carried out with design thinking stages. Thus, a PNJ Business Unit and PNJ Training Center Interactive Training Catalog is produced with colors that have good contrast and photo as main content that suits the needs of the PNJ Business Units and Training Centers and their users, so that they can increase the value of the PNJ Business Units and Training Centers.
 
Keywords: catalogue, interactive book, promotional media
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE INCIDENT OF DIABETES DISTRESS AND SELF CARE IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS
Authors: Agustin Hersi , Arifianto Arifianto , Winarti Rahayu
Published: July 2024

The disease that is often found in the community is diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is caused by metabolic disorders that occur in the pancreas organ. Diabetic patients will feel frustrated, angry, hopeless, stressed, anxious and emotional, which is called diabetes stress. Patients with diabetes will experience psychological changes including stress due to the treatment they are undergoing. This study aims to determine the relationship between diabetes distress and self care in diabetics. This type of research used is a quantitative method, with a cross sectional approach. The research instrument used was a questionnaire sheet that had been tested for validity in previous studies. The research respondents consisted of 30 diabetes mellitus patients in the inpatient room at Permata Medika Hospital, Semarang, who were taken using total sampling techniques. The test analysis method used is Rank Spearman. There is a relationship between diabetes distress and self-care in diabetes mellitus sufferers in the inpatient ward of Permata Medika Hospital, Semarang. The results of the analysis using the Spearman rank correlation test regarding diabetes distress and self-care of diabetes mellitus sufferers obtained p value = 0.000, meaning p value ≤ 0.05. The coefficient value or r value = -0.650 shows a strong relationship in the negative direction so it means the diabetes distress is getting lighter. the better the self-care behavior. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between diabetes distress and self-care in diabetes mellitus sufferers in the inpatient ward of Permata Medika Hospital, Semarang.
The Impact of Job Growth and Inflation on Presidential Elections
Authors: Doti James , Campbell Tom
Published: July 2024

This study seeks to identify the economic forces and structural variables that influence the share of the popular vote received by incumbent political parties for the 17 elections over the 1956-2020 period. The regression findings show that percentage changes over differing time periods prior to the election in employment and the CPI are highly significant in explaining the share of the popular vote received by presidential candidates. The share of the popular vote received by third parties did not significantly affect the outcome of any of the presidential elections in our sample. The optimal look-back period was explored to measure the cumulative impact of the percentage change on employment and the CPI. The findings suggest that voters have a longer recall for job versus price changes. Finally, simulations are presented to forecast the share of the popular vote for the presidential candidate of the incumbent party in the 2024 election.
Oscillatory behavior of solutions of second-order non-linear differential equations with mixed non-linear neutral terms
Authors: Hassan Ahmed M. , Moaaz Osama , Askar Sameh S. , Alshamrani Ahmad M.
Published: July 2024

This study primarily seeks to expand upon these developments by encompassing neutral differential equations of mixed type, incorporating both delay and advanced terms, particularly in the case of the canonical operator. The presented results are derived from the application of the comparison method, Riccati transformation, and integral averaging technique. These methodologies lead to substantial improvements and extensions of existing results found in the literature. Additionally, illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the practical implications of the developed criteria.
Carboxymethyl chitosan stabilized AuNPs/ACP nanohybrids in enamel white spot lesions
Authors: Chen Xiaohua , Liu Hengyu , Zhang Qianqian , Chen Xuehua , Wang Lihui , Yu Yanling , Hao Yuanping
Published: July 2024

Acidic bacterial biofilms-associated enamel white spot lesions (WSLs) are one of the hallmarks of early caries, causing demineralization and decomposition of dental hard tissues. Therefore, to effectively prevent and treat WSLs, it is important to inhibit the activity of cariogenic bacteria while promoting the remineralization of demineralized enamel. Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) favors hard tissue remineralization due to its biological activity and ability to release large amounts of Ca2+ and PO43-. However, ACP-based biomineralization technology is not effective due to its lack of antimicrobial properties. Here, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) was employed as a reducing agent and stabilizer, and dual-functional nanohybrids CMCS/AuNPs/ACP with biofilm resistance and mineralization properties were successfully synthesized. The addition of AuNPs enhances the antimicrobial activity and participates in regulating the formation of hydroxyapatite (HAp). The nanohybrids exhibited significant destructive effects against cariogenic bacteria and their biofilms and showed bactericidal activity under bacteria-induced acidic conditions. More importantly, this nanohybrids showed superior results in promoting the remineralization of demineralized enamel, compared to fluoride and CMCS/ACP in vitro. The CMCS/AuNPs/ACP nanohybrids not only reverse the cariogenic microenvironment at the microbial level, but also promote self-repairing of enamel WSLs regarding the microstructure. The present work offers a theoretical and experimental basis for using the CMCS/AuNPs/ACP nanohybrids as a potential dual-functional agent for the clinical treatment of enamel WSLs.
Numerical simulation and field study on predicting wind-blown sand accumulation in sand mitigation measures of the Ganquan railway
Authors: Huang Shiguang , Ma Tao , Jiang Fuqiang , Nie Fei , Wang Xuedong , Ma Tiantian
Published: July 2024

The accumulation of sand induced by wind poses a significant challenge to the safety and maintenance of railways in arid and desert regions. Accurate calculation and prediction of sand accumulation are crucial for ensuring continuous railway operation. This research is centered on the region significantly impacted by sand accumulation along the Ganquan Railway. Wind speed, wind direction, and sand carrying capacity data near this section were monitored. Using the collected wind speed, wind direction, and wind-sand flow density data, numerical simulations were conducted using the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method to predict the amount of sand accumulation within the sand mitigation measures of the Ganquan Railway. Monitoring results indicate that the dominant wind direction in spring and summer is due west, while in autumn and winter it is southwest, with an average wind speed of 12 m/s. A positive correlation was observed between wind-sand flow density and wind speed. The wind-sand flow density above 2 m was nearly zero, indicating that the wind-sand flow structure is concentrated within 2 m from the ground, with an average wind-sand flow density of 3.50×10−5 kg/m3. Through numerical simulation, the characteristics of the wind field and sand accumulation distribution within the calculation domain were determined. A relationship equation between sand accumulation mass and width over time was derived. Initially, the sand accumulation width increases uniformly and then stabilizes, while the sand accumulation mass rises uniformly to a plateau before in-creasing rapidly. From these findings, the optimal period for sand removal was identified as between 350 and 450 days after the sand mitigation measures are put into operation.
A streamlined and adaptive approach for accrediting a French education system program by ABET-EAC
Authors: Barkaoui Abdelwahed , Ouldasine Radouane , Bettaibi Soufiene , Jamart-Gregoire Brigitte , Ezbakhe Ahmed
Published: July 2024

Introduction

In recent times, there has been a notable increase in the demand for accreditations, driven by their essential role in recognizing diplomas, elevating the quality of higher education, facilitating student mobility, enabling the pursuit of multiple degrees, and influencing university rankings. This surge in demand reflects the evolving landscape of higher education in a world that is becoming progressively interconnected and competitive.

Methods

This paper presents a comprehensive methodology for accrediting study programs in French higher education institutions worldwide that are seeking the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation. ABET accreditation is a globally recognized organism of quality for education programs in engineering, computer science, and related fields. The methodology proposed in this paper focuses on aligning ABET’s requirements and standards with the specific context of the French Education System (FES). It provides clear guidelines and practical steps for higher education institutions to effectively navigate the accreditation process. The methodology covers the verification of existing study programs, identification of areas for improvement, implementation of corrective actions, and continuous progress monitoring. It emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and aligning programs with the Program Educational Objectives (POEs). Concrete examples and best practices are shared to illustrate successful implementation of the methodology developed based on the example of the engineering college programs at our university.

Results and discussion

The results obtained in this case study demonstrate the applicability and effectiveness of this approach within a specific educational context. The approach presented in this contribution can serve as a model for other countries seeking to adapt ABET accreditation requirements to their own higher education systems, further promoting diversity and openness. This reinforces the credibility of the methodology and paves the way for its use in other institutions and programs that operate within similar systems.