bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multiletramentos
Authors: Gonçalves do Nascimento Roseli , Alexandre Silva Bezerra Fábio , Maria Heberle Viviane
Published: August 2024

Este artigo objetiva discutir a necessidade de 1) se incluir questões de multiletramentos nos programas escolares e de 2) difundir ferramentas – categorias e terminologia da Gramática Visual (Kress; van Leeuwen, 2006) em língua portuguesa – para se abordar textos multimodais em perspectivas multidisciplinares. Tal proposta encontra relevância social e acadêmica no fato de que inúmeras publicações recentes (Almeida, 2008; Bezerra; Nascimento; Heberle, 2010; Motta-Roth; Nascimento, 2009; Vieira et al., 2007; entre outras) têm destacado a importância de se considerar o modo como outros recursos semióticos, além da linguagem verbal, se inter-relacionam em textos, visto que a realidade vivenciada por nossos alunos e por nós na sociedade contemporânea exige ações imediatas no sentido de se viabilizar ações pedagógicas que estimulem o desenvolvimento da ‘competência comunicativa multimodal’ (Royce, 2007; Heberle, 2010).
Comparação entre medidas acústicas de vogais em provas de repetição e conversa espontânea
Authors: Cristina Berti Larissa , Torres Reato Laiz
Published: August 2024

O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar medidas acústicas das vogais tônicas /i/, /a/ e /u/ em provas de repetição e conversa espontânea. Foram extraídas de um banco de dados, gravações de palavras produzidas por dez crianças com desenvolvimento típico de linguagem em conversa espontânea e repetição de palavra. Após a realização das medidas acústicas de frequência formântica, duração e intensidade das vogais, os valores obtidos nas duas situações foram comparados a partir do Teste T para Amostras Pareadas. Constatou-se, de modo geral, que não houve diferença entre os valores dos parâmetros adotados em provas de repetição e conversa espontânea. As poucas diferenças encontradas nas comparações podem ser explicadas pela presença de foco e/ou fenômenos hesitativos. É possível utilizar coletas de caráter mais naturalístico em pesquisas que utilizam uma metodologia instrumental para análise das vogais, desde que se considerem o contexto fonético e a tonicidade da sílaba do segmento vocálico.
Development of Local Potential Booklet Mangrove Mangunharjo Ecosystem to Improve Environmental Literacy
Authors: Sianturi Amri , Sigit Saptono  , Margareta Rahayuningsih
Published: August 2024

Using local potentials as a source of teaching materials in the biology learning process affects building contextual learning and stimulating learners to learn more about the surrounding environment. Mangrove Mangunharjo ecosystem can be used as a learning resource to improve students' knowledge of the environment. The purpose of this study is to develop a booklet on the local potential of the mangrove Mangunharjo ecosystem Semarang as an effort to improve environmental literacy. Research methods using R&D with the ADDIE model. The booklet was implemented using a quasi-experiment. The results showed that: 1) The mangrove Mangunharjo ecosystem has the potential to serve as a learning resource. 2) The characteristics of the booklet contain specific information about ecosystem materials that utilize the local potential of mangrove Mangunharjo, which is used as a learning resource. 3) The validity of the booklet obtained a result score from material experts of 92.1% with a very valid category and a result score from media experts of 97.2% with a very valid category. 4) The effectiveness of the booklet on students' environmental literacy obtains the result of N-gain analysis is known that the value of N-gain in the experimental class is much higher with the value of N-gain of 0.536 with moderate criteria, while the value of N-gain in the control class of 0.352 with moderate criteria. Based on developing the ecosystem booklet, mangrove Mangunharjo was declared feasible based on validity, readability, practicality, and effectiveness as a learning resource.
Disparity in the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel between Indonesia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom
Authors: Bakung Dolot Alhasni , Pham Thanh Nga , Muhtar Mohamad Hidayat
Published: August 2024

There is a legal vacuum that regulates the settlement and legal consequences of pre-contractual promises between parties in Indonesia. This research aims to examine the legal application of the Promissory Estoppel Doctrine in filling legal gaps while comparing it with a number of Common Law countries, including England, which implemented this doctrine earlier. This research uses normative legal research using a comparative approach, case approach and conceptual approach. The sources of legal materials in this research consist of primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials. The application of the Promissory Estoppel doctrine to the Indonesian legal system can be done because there are similarities between the legal system in common law (England, the Philippines) and the legal system in Indonesia, so that courts in Indonesia can use this doctrine to fill legal gaps. Pre-contracts have been regulated in such a way both through legislation and the application of relevant legal doctrines in a number of developed countries. with the doctrine of promissory estoppel, an agreement that has not fulfilled certain conditions or objects, in this case a pre-agreement, can protect a party who has placed a trust in another party in the process of carrying out negotiations which causes him to carry out certain legal actions (rechtshandeling) and causes the birth of reliance. loss. Promissory estoppel is an important concept in English law however, the legal requirements for promissory estoppel may differ from country to country.
Conceptual Analysis on the Potential Regulation of Income Tax Incentives for Floating Hospital’s Financing by State-Owned Enterprises
Authors: Nugroho Adrianto Dwi , Bismark Regina Ditta Prameswari
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore the possibility of tax facility to encourage financing of floating hospitals in Indonesia by state-owned enterprises. This research combines juridical and empirical methods by using data collected from questionnaire, interview, and literature studies. This study finds that income tax facility in the form of deduction of donation made for floating hospitals from taxable income of state-owned enterprises could increase their interests in financing operating expenses of floating hospitals. In formulating the facility, the Ministry of Health should communicate with the Ministry of Finance to expand the scope of tax allowance to include floating hospitals as social infrastructure or to qualify donations made specifically to improve accessibility of health facilities in certain regions.
The Urgency of Organizing Insurtech in Improving Insurance Services Based on POJK No. 13/POJK.02/2018 Regarding Digital Financial Innovation in the Financial Services Sector
Authors: Kusumaningtyas Rindia Fanny , Yudhanti Ristina , Widyastuti Afifah
Published: August 2024

The business sector needs to invest in building information technology architecture to leverage tools and services offered by digital transformation, one of which is the insurance sector with its Insurtech. The presence of Insurtech with its digital services is expected to drive increased financial inclusion in the insurance sector by reaching the public through fast and limitless services. Behind the opportunities presented by the Insurtech industry, there are challenges to be faced. The research problem in this study is how the implementation of customer data protection in the implementation of Insurtech based on Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 13/POJK.02/2018 on Digital Financial Innovation in the Financial Services Sector. The purpose of this research is to analyze and explain how the implementation of customer data protection in the implementation of Insurtech based on Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 13/POJK.02/2018 on Digital Financial Innovation in the Financial Services Sector. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method, using a socio-legal approach. The results of the study show the urgency of Insurtech based on Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 13/POJK.02/2018 involving the analysis of regulations and interviews with PT Prudential Life Assurance, PT Jasa Raharja, BPJS Kesehatan, and PT Asuransi Jiwa Inhealth Indonesia. The results include the implementation of customer data protection, BPJS Kesehatan's service innovations, PT Jasa Raharja's role in accident insurance claims, and the digital transformation of PT Asuransi Jiwa Inhealth Indonesia through the FitAja application.
The Virtue of Morality: A Comparative Study Between Indonesia and England
Authors: Adlhiyati Zakki , Harjono Harjono
Published: August 2024

This article examines the morality of tort in Indonesian and English civil law. This is legal research by studying statutory regulations, court decisions and other related documents. A tort is an act that can harm another party. Based on the results and discussion, it is known that the concept of morality is found in the broader meaning of tort in Indonesia. Similar to Indonesia, England also aligns the concept of unlawful acts with morality. This can be seen in the neighbour principle, which then gives rise to the duty of care. Through this principle, a person must be careful, especially towards people in direct contact with us, so that our actions, whether active or passive, do not cause harm to other people. Morality, whether in Indonesia or England, is one of the keys to determining whether an action is against the law. In the Donoghue v. Stevenson case, reason is used to apply morality; conversely, in tort law in Indonesia, judges are expected to use divine values and reason in applying morality.
Analysis of Legal Protection for the Debtors Against Abuse of Circumstances Committed by Creditors in Forming a Sale and Purchase Agreement
Authors: Hutami Araningrum Widiati , Sulistyarini Rachmi , Masykur Mohammad Hamidi
Published: August 2024

In a debt contract for a large nominal amount, there is a guarantee objects for which the debtor is responsible for the loan received from the creditor, one of the objects is land rights. Creditor often take a shortcut to execute collateral assets through the use of land rights sale and purchase contract procedures when debtor is unable to pay their debts, the establishment of the sale-purchase agreement was made with unbalanced circumstances between the parties. In Indonesia there are no legal regulations about the abuse of circumstances as a form of defect in the will of an agreement, therefore the debtor in forming a land rights sale and purchase agreement also does not get legal protection from legal regulations.
PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PENGOLAHAN ECENG GONDOK DI BENDUNGAN JATILUHUR
Authors: Pratama Yudhistira Anugerah , Resnawaty Risna , Raharjo Santoso Tri
Published: August 2024

Abstract. One of the strategic locations in West Java, the Jatiluhur Dam, has an impact on increasing the amount of pollution contained in it, including excessive water hyacinths. To deal with this problem, Presidential Regulation Number 60 of 2021 has also been issued. The purpose of this study is to explain community participation based on the four dimensions of participation described by Wilson & Wilde, namely influence, inclusivity, communication, and capacity. Qualitative descriptive methods are used. The results showed that the community participated in the processing of water hyacinths at the Jatiluhur Dam. Capacity is the most dominant dimension, but other factors, such as influence, inclusion, and communication, are still important to develop in capacity development. In addition, the researchers also suggest conducting further research by considering the latest obstacles and potentials to see the effect of statistical participation on community welfare.Keywords: Influence; inclusivity; communication; capacity; water hyacinth. Abstrak. Salah satu lokasi strategis di Jawa Barat, Bendungan Jatiluhur, berdampak pada peningkatan jumlah polusi yang tertampung di dalamnya, termasuk eceng gondok yang berlebihan. Untuk menangani masalah ini, Peraturan Presiden Nomor 60 Tahun 2021 juga telah dikeluarkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan partisipasi masyarakat berdasarkan empat dimensi partisipasi yang dijelaskan oleh Wilson & Wilde, yaitu pengaruh, inklusivitas, komunikasi, dan kapasitas. Metode deskriptif kualitatif digunakan. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat berpartisipasi dalam pengolahan eceng gondok di Bendungan Jatiluhur. Kapasitas adalah dimensi yang paling dominan, tetapi faktor lain, seperti pengaruh, inklusi, dan komunikasi, masih penting untuk dikembangkan dalam pengembangan kapasitas. Selain itu, peneliti juga menyarankan untuk melakukan penelitian lanjutan dengan mempertimbangkan hambatan dan potensi terbaru guna melihat pengaruh partisipasi secara statistik terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat.Kata Kunci: Pengaruh; inklusivitas; komunikasi; kapasitas; eceng gondok.
Distance Magic Labeling of Corona Product of Graphs
Authors: Nadeak Christyan Tamaro
Published: August 2024

Let G = (V, E) is a graph with order n, and f: V(G) → {1,2,...,n} is a bijection. For any vertex v ϵ V, the sum of f(u) is called the weight of vertex v, denoted by w(v), where N(v)  is the set of neighbors of vertex v. If the labeling f satisfies that there exists a constant k such that w(v)=k, for every vertex v in the graph G, then f is called a distance magic labeling for the graph G. If a graph G has a distance magic labeling, then G is called a distance magic graph. This paper presents a novel result that has not been extensively explored in previous research on the distance magic labeling for the corona product between several families of graphs, such as a complete, cycle, path, and star graph.Keywords: distance magic labeling; corona product; complete graph; cycle graph; path graph; star graph. AbstrakMisalkan G = (V, E) adalah graf berorde n, dan f: V(G) → {1,2,...,n}  merupakan suatu bijeksi. Untuk sebarang titik vϵ V, jumlahan dari f(u) merupakan bobot dari titik v dan dinotasikan dengan w(v), dengan N(v) merupakan himpunan tetangga dari titik v. Jika pelabelan f memenuhi terdapat suatu konstanta k sehingga w(v)=k, untuk setiap titik v yang terdapat pada graf G, maka f disebut sebagai pelabelan ajaib jarak bagi graf G. Jika suatu graf G memiliki pelabelan ajaib jarak, maka G disebut sebagai graf ajaib jarak. Paper ini memberikan hasil yang belum pernah dibahas sebelumnya, yaitu pelabelan ajaib jarak untuk operasi korona antara beberapa keluarga graf, seperti graf lengkap, graf siklus, graf lintasan, dan graf bintang.Kata Kunci: pelabelan ajaib jarak; operasi korona; graf lengkap; graf siklus; graf lintasan; graf bintang. 2020MSC:
Analisis Perbandingan PP 23 Tahun 2018 dan PP 55 Tahun 2022 Pada Wajib Pajak Dengan Peredaran Bruto Tertentu Pada UMKM
Authors: Wuri Titiyoni Abdyan , Widodo Ulfa Puspa Wanti
Published: August 2024

Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) memberikan kontribusi yang cukup besar terhadap Produk Domestik Bruto (PDB) di Indonesia. Selain itu, pandemi Covid-19 juga berdampak pada menurunnya pendapatan UMKM. Hal-hal inilah yang menjadi dasar oleh otoritas pajak di Indonesia dalam menentukan besaran pajak penghasilan bagi UMKM yang omzetnya tidak lebih dari Rp4.800.000.000. Namun terdapat perbandingan regulasi yang mengatur besaran tarif pajak bagi UMKM. Maka artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis adanya perbandingan PP Nomor 23 Tahun 2018 dan PP Nomor 55 Tahun 2022. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif. Jadi hasilnya menyatakan bahwa perbandingan tersebut hanya mencakup aspek subjek pajak, pengecualian subjek pajak, batasan peredaran yang tidak dikenakan pajak penghasilan dan batasan waktu. Perbandingan yang paling berdampak terhadap keberlangsungan UMKM adalah penghasilan bruto sampai dengan Rp500.000.000 tidak dikenakan pajak penghasilan. Adanya perbandingan tersebut dapat diartikan bahwa pemerintah sedang melakukan perbaikan terkait pengenaan pajak penghasilan bagi UMKM. Hal ini dilakukan untuk menciptakan keseimbangan antara pembayaran kena pajak dan penghasilan.
BARIATRIC SURGERY IN A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Gerard Adrian , Velayutham Rama Moorthy , Supramaniam Kumaresan , Rajandran Aravinthan , Rahmahtullah Ijaz bt Hallaj , Rahim Anilah bt Abdul
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTIONObesity in Malaysia has reached an alarming rate and various treatment modalities are available for patients depending on the severity of their obesity. Bariatric surgery has been proven to be part of the armamentarium to combat obesity; however, only a few public hospitals in Malaysia are capable of providing such a niche service. This study reports our experience over the past 3 years in a long-standing multidisciplinary bariatric clinic that was established in 2014 and based in a public hospital.
METHODOLOGYRetrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of all patients undergoing bariatric surgery from January 2021 until April 2024 was performed. We analysed patient demographics, comorbidities and peri-operative complications. Prior to surgery, patients are thoroughly assessed, management of comorbidities is optimised, and the type of procedure and its expected outcomes are discussed in detail. Patients are required to be placed on an outpatient-based very low-calorie diet (VLCD) from 10 to 14 days prior to surgery. Peri-operative deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis is generally practiced unless contraindicated.
RESULTA total of 125 patients underwent various bariatric procedures (75 sleeve gastrectomies, 40 Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses, 7 sleeve plus procedures, and 3 revisional procedures) with a mean age of 39.5 years and a mean BMI of 49.1 kg/m2 . The percentage of patients with diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia was 28.8%, 50.4% and 32% respectively. One patient was excluded as she required a conversion back to normal anatomy after gastric bypass. Throughout the study period, 3 major complications (Clavien-Dindo Grade III and above) were observed and 2 patients required readmission within one month due to dehydration.
CONCLUSIONThis study shows that a multidisciplinary team with sufficient training and experience can provide bariatric surgery within a constrained public health system.
IMPACT OF METABOLIC SURGERY ON CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS IN OBESE PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES, PREDIABETES AND NORMOGLYCAEMIA
Authors: Zamri Liyana Ahmad , Abidin Nur Azlin Zainal , Mohkiar Farah Huda , Mansor Fazliana , Poh Yue Tsen , Lim Shu Yu , Tikfu Gee
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTIONMetabolic surgery has shown promising results in managing obesity-associated conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite its efficacy, its impact on obese individuals at different stages of T2DM remains underexplored, particularly in Malaysia. This study aimed to assess the effect of bariatric surgery on cardiometabolic risk factors in obese patients and compare outcomes among patients with T2DM, prediabetes, and without diabetes over 12 months.
METHODOLOGYThis study included 86 obese patients from various centres in Klang Valley, Malaysia, who underwent metabolic surgery procedures such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-gastric bypass, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass. They were stratified into three groups based on baseline HbA1c measurements according to Malaysia's CPG of Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 6th Edition: no diabetes (n = 42), prediabetes (n = 25), and diabetes (n = 19). Changes in weight, HbA1c, lipid profiles, and liver function markers (ALT, AST, and GGT) were evaluated at 6 and 12 months. Postoperative changes in cardiometabolic risk factors were analysed using the generalized estimating equations.
RESULTSThe patients were mostly female (67.4%) and Malay (65.3%), with a mean age of 39.0 ± 7.7 years and a mean BMI of 39.7 ± 8.1 kg/m2 . Significant improvements were observed in weight, HbA1c, HDL-C, triglycerides, AST, ALT, and GGT levels after 12 months across all groups (p <0.05), with the diabetes group showing the most substantial improvement in most variables. Comparison between groups highlighted significant differences in mean HbA1c and TG levels between the diabetes and prediabetes groups compared to the normoglycemia group (p <0.01).
CONCLUSIONMetabolic surgery improves cardiometabolic risk factors in obese patients, particularly in those with T2DM. Its potential benefits extend to individuals at high risk of developing diabetes, underscoring the need for further research to assess their eligibility for surgical intervention.
SIRT1-SRSF10 PATHWAY PROMOTES BROWN-LIKE FEATURES OF WHITE ADIPOCYTES
Authors: Hamzah Siti Sarah , Liyana Ahmad Liyana Ahmad , Seman Norhashimah Abu , Abdullah Shazana Rifham
Published: August 2024

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUNDEnergy expenditure predominantly occurs in brown adipose tissue (BAT), therefore promoting BAT-like features or inducing the browning of white adipose tissue (WAT) can be an attractive approach to reduce obesity. Studies have found the interplay between splicing factor SRSF10 and Sirt1-mediated pathway during adipocyte differentiation and lipid metabolism in obese liver. Therefore, we aimed to investigate whether activation of Sirt1-SRSF10 can lessen lipid accumulation in white adipocytes and induce the expression of typical genes of BAT in vitro.
CASE3T3-L1 cells were differentiated into mature adipocytes for 10 days. The cells were also treated with Sirt1 activator, Sirt1 Inhibitor or Rosiglitazone throughout the adipogenic differentiation period and gene expression was analysed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Upregulation of Sirt1 was directly proportional to the level of SRSF10 in differentiated adipocytes resulting in lesser intracellular lipid accumulation. Expectedly, attenuation of Sirt1 activity enhanced lipid production in the cells. Lipin1, one of SRSF10-affected splicing events implicated in adipogenesis was further investigated and its variant Lipin1a was found significantly increased as compared to Lipin1b. Finally, the expression of ‘browning’ genes such as PGC1a and Cidea were upregulated in Sirt1-activated adipocytes.
CONCLUSIONOverall, Sirt1 affects important splicing events via SRSF10 during adipocyte differentiation hence preventing excessive lipid accumulation in vitro. It also promotes the browning of white adipose tissue, indicating that the Sirt1-SRSF10 pathway can be a potential drug target to reduce obesity.
Role of Maps and Signage in Interior Wayfinding
Authors: Jamshidi Saman , Pati Debajyoti
Published: August 2024

Finding one’s way around complex and large buildings, such as hospitals, airports, and educational facilities, can be challenging. Using maps and signage to address wayfinding issues in such buildings is one of the most common solutions. Despite extensive research on maps and signage, few studies have systematically explored how and when people use maps and signage in real-world situations during interior wayfinding. To address this gap, an exploratory, qualitative approach was adopted. Eleven participants were tasked with finding 12 targets within two university buildings. Participants were asked to voice out their thoughts (think-aloud protocol) while carrying out the tasks. Their think-aloud protocol and behavior were recorded and analyzed. The results revealed that the type of initial information available about the target could influence participants’ preferences for maps over signage or vice versa. Maps were not often used as the first strategy during wayfinding. Participants were perplexed when they consulted maps in different corridors because each map rotated differently to align with the adjacent corridor. Design issues regarding maps and signage were identified and discussed.
Сoronary artery disease mortality rates in the Russian Federation and a number of regions: dynamics and structure specifics
Authors: Vaisman D. Sh. , Enina E. N.
Published: August 2024

Aim. To assess the dynamics and structure of coronary artery disease (CAD) mortality rates in the Russian Federation (RF) and a number of regions.

Material and methods. The study analyzed the dynamics of the mortality structure and the reliability of CAD mortality rates in the Russian Federation and a number of regions before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. For the analysis, statistical data of the Russian Ministry of Health and Rosstat C52 tables for 2019-2022 were used. The study used statistical and analytical methods. MSOffice Excel 2019 was used for data processing. The correct coding of death causes was determined by expert analysis.

Results. In the Russian Federation and the regions studied in 2019-2022, there was no general trend due to territorial differences in the dynamics of CAD mortality rates and the proportion of acute and chronic CAD forms. An expert assessment in the studied Russian regions revealed errors in the preparation of medical certificate of cause of death. A decrease in the proportion of acute CAD types was noted in the Russian Federation as a whole, as well as in the Samara, Kaliningrad, and Tula regions, and an increase in the Belgorod and Tomsk regions. A decrease in the proportion of chronic CAD forms was noted in the Tula region, and an increase in the Russian Federation as a whole, Samara, Kaliningrad, Tomsk and Belgorod regions. An expert assessment in the studied regions revealed the following peculiarities in death certificates: the proportion of certificates with three completed lines of part 1 of paragraph 22 ranges from 11,1 to 30,3%.

Conclusion. The high CAD mortality rate in the studied regions is associated mainly with errors in the selection of chronic CAD forms as the initial cause of death. Differences in mortality rates from CAD in a number of regions are associated with the incorrect selection, most often, of chronic forms as the initial cause of death before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Potential of qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of myocardial perfusion according to stress adenosine triphosphate perfusion cardiac MRI in the diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease
Authors: Soboleva G. N. , Pivovarova A. I. , Stukalova O. V. , Ternovoy S. K. , Karpov Yu. A.
Published: August 2024

Aim. To evaluate the potential of qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of stress adenosine triphosphate perfusion cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) with stenosis ≥50%.

Material and methods. Cardiac adenosine triphosphate perfusion stress MRI was performed in 49 patients with suspected or diagnosed CAD. The images were assessed qualitatively and semi-quantitatively. A zone of reduced signal intensity during the first passage of a contrast bolus with stress was taken as a stress-induced perfusion defect. Semiquantitative analysis was based on the construction of signal intensity curves of the contrast agent entering the left ventricular cavity and into the myocardium.

Results. The detection of stress-induced perfusion defects according to cardiac stress MRI was significantly associated with coronary artery stenosis ≥50% (p<0,001) with sensitivity and specificity of 74,3 and 59,8%, respectively. The median myocardial perfusion reserve index (MPRI) was significantly lower in areas of coronary artery blood supply systems with stenosis ≥50% (1,25 [1,14-1,56]) than in areas with stenosis <50% (1,44 [1,21-1,70] (p=0,034). MPRI ≤1,33 in the areas of the coronary artery blood supply suggests coronary artery stenosis ≥50% (sensitivity, 64,52%, specificity, 63,95%; area under the curve =0,629±0,056; (0,519-0,738) (p=0,034)). An inverse relationship was established between the mean global MPRI and the number of stress-induced myocardial perfusion defects (r=-0,502, p<0,001).

Conclusion. The developed technique of a semi-quantitative analysis with MPRI determination is effective in identifying obstructive CAD with stenosis ≥50% in addition to qualitative analysis.
Hypertensive patients in hospital practice: comparative characteristics of patients with and without 24-hour blood pressure monitoring data
Authors: Ilyina T. S. , Gorbunov V. M. , Lukyanov M. M. , Koshelyaevskaya Ya. N. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: August 2024

Aim. To study the features of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (BP) monitoring (ABPM) in patients with hypertension (HTN) and comorbid pathologies within the hospital registry of a multidisciplinary medical center.

Material and methods. The study was carried out within the GARANT hospital registry. This registry included 5781 patients. The HTN in the electronic patient record was revealed in 4725 (81,7%) patients (age 65,5±11,3 years, men 51,7%). Of these, ABPM was performed in 16,8% of patients (HTN+ABPM), 83,2% were in the comparison group (HTN without ABPM). The characteristics of patients in these groups were compared and ABPM feasibility was assessed.

Results. In the HTN+ABPM group compared with the HTN without ABPM group, the mean age of patients was 63,9±13,9 vs 65,8±10,7 (p<0,01), women — 59,1 vs 46,1% (p<0,01), the mean number of cardiovascular diseases — 2,15±1,16 vs 2,68±1,16 (p<0,01), the mean number of non-cardiac diseases — 2,92±1,35 vs 2, 61±1,37 (p<0,01), office systolic and diastolic BP — 146,7±22,1/83,9±11,6 vs 136,9±19,7/79,2±10,4 mm Hg (p<0,01), respectively. The predominant blood pressure phenotype in the HTN+ABPM group is white coat hypertension (including during treatment) (49,2%). According to linear regression, the white coat effect is significantly positively associated with age, female sex, and negatively associated with prior myocardial infarction.

Conclusion. The GARANT registry results revealed that in-hospital ABPM was more often performed on younger people, mainly women, with less severe cardiovascular multimorbidity. These patients were characterized by a higher level of office BP upon admission to hospital and a higher prevalence of HTN as the only cardiovascular disease. Carrying out ABPM in patients included in the registry seems justified.
Effect of extended-release metformin on humoral cardiometabolic markers and lipid peroxidation parameters in patients with prediabetes, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and abdominal obesity
Authors: Tsygankova O. V. , Apartseva N. E. , Latyntseva L. D. , Polonskaya Ya. V. , Kashtanova E. V.
Published: August 2024

Aim. To study the effect of extended-release (XR) metformin on humoral cardiometabolic markers and lipid peroxidation parameters in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), prediabetes and abdominal obesity (AO).

Material and methods. The study included 64 people (men – 50%, median age – 58 [55,25; 59,75] years) with HFpEF, prediabetes and AO. All patients (groups A and B) received optimal therapy for HFpEF. In group A (n=32), metformin XR 1000-1500 mg/day was additionally prescribed. A general clinical examination was carried out, determining the level of soluble interleukin 33 receptor (sST2), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), the initial level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and their resistance to oxidation with copper ions initially and after 6 months.

Results. In group A, a decrease in NT-proBNP by 3,7% (p <0,001) was recorded. In group B, NT-proBNP values increased by 2,7% (p=0,013) compared to baseline levels. The decrease in NT-proBNP in the metformin group was accompanied by a decrease in hsCRP levels by 31% (p<0,001). No changes in sST2 concentration were demonstrated in either group. The level of MDA in LDL after 6-month metformin therapy became lower by 20% (p=0,002) relative to the initial value. When assessing the resistance to LDL oxidation with copper ions, the MDA content did not differ from the initial value. In group B, the initial MDA content in LDL increased by 3,7% (p=0,002) and after incubation with copper ions increased by 31,8% (p<0,001).

Conclusion. In patients with prediabetes, HFpEF and AO, 6-month metformin XR + optimal HFpEF therapy was associated with a decrease in NT-proBNP, as well as the severity of oxidative stress in the form of a decrease in the concentration of MDA in LDL and the serum level of hsCRP.
Luto político e melancolia do poder na história do ativismo sexo-gênero diverso
Authors: Baére Felipe de , Ceccarelli Paulo Roberto
Published: August 2024

Resumo A psicanálise é um relevante instrumento de pesquisa de fenômenos sociais. Embora sejam comumente empregados sob o enfoque intrapsíquico, constructos psicanalíticos também podem ser utilizados na análise de dinâmicas coletivas. Ao ampliar as definições freudianas de luto e melancolia para uma perspectiva social e política, o presente trabalho teve como escopo descrever a história do movimento sexo-gênero diverso brasileiro por meio dos conceitos de melancolia do poder e de luto político. Para este propósito, foram utilizados os métodos teórico-bibliográfico e histórico-documental. Ao final, observou-se o quanto os cenários de privação de direitos das dissidências sexuais e gênero, ao longo da história do movimento social, geraram processos de melancolização, que demandaram a reestruturação interna dos grupos, a fim de sair de panoramas de opressões através de reações coletivas.
Letteratura e televisione: la traduzione intersemiotica di Anarchici Grazie a Dio di Zélia Gattai
Authors: Roscilli Antonella Rita
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT L’articolo propone uno studio sui concetti di tempo e narrazione, e successivamente sul dialogo tra letteratura e televisione, ovvero tra discorso narrativo e discorso televisivo, in un processo di traduzione intersemiotica. Oggetto di analisi è l’opera autobiografica “Anarchici Grazie a Dio” che Zélia Gattai, memorialista brasiliana di origini italiane, figlia e nipote di emigranti italiani, moglie del famoso scrittore Jorge Amado, pubblica in Brasile nel 1979. Opera di successo, verrà riproposta alla TV Globo nel 1984 come miniserie con lo stesso titolo del libro. Per il presente studio si considerano i tre livelli dell'operazione mimetica dell'azione proposti da Paul Ricoeur, sintetizzati nei tempi di prefigurazione, configurazione e rifigurazione. Da lì partiremo per fare alcune considerazioni sull'autobiografia come configurazione, come finzione e immaginazione: è l’orizzonte immaginifico di cui parla Vicent Crapanzano. Di seguito, partendo dai concetti di Jakobson, viene analizzata la riconfigurazione dell'opera letteraria nella Televisione brasiliana, prendendo in considerazione anche la rappresentazione degli immigrati italiani.
Preparation and performance study of modified diatomite based PCM for construction
Authors: Jiang Dahua , Chen Pu , Liu Jingtao , Xu Yuzhen
Published: August 2024

Phase change energy storage technology provides a good solution to the spatial and temporal mismatch of energy use in buildings, but organic solid–liquid phase change materials suitable for the building sector limit their application due to leakage problems. To mitigate the effects of the above problems, diatomite (DME) is designed as the carrier for encapsulation in this experiment. Adsorption performance of DME is improved through double effects of 600°C high-temperature calcination and hydrochloric acid modification. The binary low eutectic mixture was prepared by co-melting of lauric acid (LA) and octadecyl alcohol (OD) with mass ratio of 70:30. Shape-stabilized composite phase change material (SSCPCM) was prepared by vacuum adsorption method with LA-OD and DME with a mass ratio of 35:65 and the melting temperature and latent heat of SSCPCM are 39.10°C and 54.02 J/g. It was experimentally evaluated that the surface impurities of modified DME under microscopic conditions were removed and LA-OD was uniformly embedded in the micropores of DME, and the prepared SSCPCM was able to maintain a thermal inertia of 39°C with good thermal properties and thermal stability, thus SSCPCM could be used as a building energy-saving material to reduce building energy consumption, in addition to expanding the utilization of inorganic mineral materials.
Combining vertical and sloping structures in marinas: roundheads and perforated quay walls
Authors: Noli Alberto , Sammarco Paolo , Sanzone Andrea , Castellino Myrta , De Girolamo Paolo , Franco Leopoldo
Published: August 2024

The unconventional inclusion of monolithic vertical type structures as well as traditional rubble mounds in shallow water yacht harbours can pose interesting challenges for both design and construction of breakwaters and quay walls. This paper describes the design, construction and post-construction aspects of two recent microtidal projects in western Italy, located at the mouth of the river Arno (Boccadarno at Marina di Pisa) and of the drainage channel Rio Martino (Latina, near Rome). The vertical structures made at the shallow roundheads with either reinforced concrete caissons or a crown of micropiles improve the stability, the navigational safety and the wave attenuation in the harbour basins, as compared to traditional rubble mounds, despite the more complex singularity. The vulnerable transitions (due to complex localized hydrodynamics) need specific three-dimensional model testing and preliminary oversizing of the sloping armour.
彼岸花 / Equinox Flower (Warr’s Constraint)
Authors: Laird Colleen
Published: August 2024

This video is a study of age and gender on screen, a reflection of our relationship to film history,key and a meditation on various forms of editing.
Identificação Genética: Contribuição dos Marcadores STR e dos Bancos de Perfis Genéticos em Investigações Forenses
Authors: Campos Batista Ana Carolina , Paz Machado Victória , Pereira Machado Viana Jesse , Costa Minervino Aline , Pereira Mendes Marcelo , Carneiro da Silva Junior Ronaldo
Published: August 2024

A descoberta dos marcadores genéticos revolucionou a pesquisa científica e deu início às mais diversas aplicações no uso do DNA para identificação genética. Nas ciências forenses, por exemplo, o uso de marcadores possibilitou o aperfeiçoamento das metodologias empregadas na identificação genética humana, para fins cíveis, criminais e humanitários. Em 1997 o Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estabeleceu o CODIS Core Loci, um conjunto de marcadores genéticos a serem utilizados em análises de identificação humana. O sistema CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) é utilizado para o gerenciamento de perfis genéticos e mais de 50 países aderiram à ferramenta, inclusive o Brasil, que em 2013 fundou a Rede Integrada de Bancos de Perfis Genéticos (RIBPG). Esta rede tem o objetivo de proporcionar o intercâmbio de perfis genéticos de interesse da Justiça, obtidos em laboratórios de perícia oficial.
Cuando las empresas de moda se transformanen empresas de comunicación: los casos de Benetton,Net-a-Porter y Loewe
Authors: Sádaba Teresa , Azpurgua Carmen , Mir Pedro
Published: August 2024

The digital context has caused the transformation of fashion brands into something more than producers and distributors of fashion products. In a context of disintermediation, through their online webpages or social media, brands are broadcasters and direct communication channels for audiences. This transformation implies profound changes for fashion companies. It also poses new challenges for the communication strategies of brands. Using the case method, this work approaches three renowned brands that are significant for their relationshipbetween fashion and communication: Benetton, Net-a-Porter and Loewe. The analysis reveals, on the one hand, the evolution suffered by fashion brands in recent decades andtheir role as communicators. On the other hand, it delves into the role of communication in the fashion sector, in a context where merely commercial communication gives way to new formats and experiences. The example of fashion films is paradigmatic.The conclusions thus show a strategic change for fashion communication. The connection with the product, the tone and the type of messages emitted are changing. And a mutation of brands is observed asthey are also constituted as communication companies, where it is essential to understand the consumer as an informed audience.
Transporte público como instrumento estratégico de desenvolvimento sustentável
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Maia , Ferreira Denise Helena Lombardo , Sugahara Cibele Roberta , Silva Filho Cândido Ferreira da
Published: August 2024

Mundialmente o crescimento do número de veículos rodoviários motorizados tem se apresentando de forma expressiva nas últimas décadas. O presente artigo tem como foco analisar o transporte público como política pública no contexto da mobilidade urbana para o desenvolvimento sustentável. A metodologia da pesquisa é aplicada, bibliográfica e de natureza qualitativa. Os resultados mostram a necessidade de estabelecer definições e diretrizes para que ocorra a mobilidade urbana no sentido de incentivar e investir na busca de meios de transporte público como alternativas ambientalmente e socialmente viáveis de forma a colaborar com a mitigação do aquecimento global e atender a meta 11.2 do Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável número 11.
Enhancing the Degradation of All Moieties of the Environment Pollutant Congo Red Dye in Dark, White Light, and Solar Light by using CuS Nanoflowers: A Quantita tive Analysis
Authors:   Department of Physics, Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith, Bankura University, Bankura, 722101, West Bengal, India, Mondal Sampa , Bhattacharjee Baibaswata
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To enhance the degradation rate of all moieties (azo, naphthalene, and phenyl) of Congo Red (CR) dye by using CuS nanoflowers under darkness, white light, and solar light. Method: CuS nanoflowers are synthesized by employing a simple wet chemical method. The sample is characterized by its microstructural and optical properties. The CuS nanoflower is added to the CR solution to investigate the degradation efficiency of CuS nanoflower in dark and light. Findings: The sample shows significant absorption between 300 and 700 nm, followed by a quick reduction. This study is the first to show that a CuS nanoflower can act as both a catalyst and a photocatalyst to degrade all moieties of Congo Red (CR), an environmental pollutant, in dark and light. 100% degradation of all CR dye moieties takes place in 24 min, 36 min, and 52 min in the presence of solar light, white light, and darkness, respectively. When comparing experimental settings (consecutively darkness, white light, and solar light), the change in degradation efficiency for the azo, naphthalene, and phenyl moieties with time is the highest under solar light followed by white light and darkness in order. The reactions followed pseudo-first-order kinetics according to the Langmuir-Hinshelwood (L-H) model. The degradation rate for all moieties of CR is the highest under solar light irradiation, lower under white light irradiation, and lowest in darkness. Additionally, CuS nanoflowers exhibit exceptional recyclability. Novelty: The phenyl moiety of CR is degraded 100% in dark and light. Additionally, the degradation rate of all moieties is enhanced due to the greater surface area of nanoflowers. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first one to report that the CuS nanoflower synthesized in this work can act as both a catalyst and a photocatalyst to degrade all moieties of Congo Red (CR), an environmental pollutant, in darkness and light. Keywords: CuS nanoflowers, Photocatalyst, Catalyst, 100% CR degradation, Rate of degradation efficiency.
RSM-CCD Modeling and Optimization for Adsorptive Removal of Rose Bengal Dye from Aqueous Medium using CeO2 Nanoflowers
Authors:   Department of Physics, Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith, Bankura, 722101, West Bengal, India, Mandal Goutam , Bhattacharjee Baibaswata
Published: August 2024

Objective: The focus of the study was to synthesize cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles (NPs) and use them as nano adsorbents to remove toxic Rose Bengal (RB) dye from wastewater. Methods: A simple chemical method was used to synthesize CeO2 nanostructures. The nanostructures were characterized using XRD spectra, FESEM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The nanoparticles are used as nano adsorbents for wastewater treatment. Here, we utilized response surface methodology-central composite design (RSM-CCD) to optimize the batch adsorption studies rather than using the usual one-variable-at-a-time approach. The parameters for our investigations were the agitation period, CeO2 NP dosage, solution pH, and initial RB dye concentration. Findings: The characterization study showed that nanoflowers of a mean particle size of 44 nm and band gap of 3.68 eV were formed. RSM-CCD methodology for optimization resulted in an agitation time of 29.36 min, an NP dose of 0.302 g/L, a solution pH of 6.96, and a starting dye concentration of 88.65 mg/L gives the highest adsorption of 88.46%. The kinetics data indicated a strong fit with the pseudo-second-order (PSO) equation, while the Freundlich isotherm model fitted the equilibrium data accurately, resulting in 187 mg/g. The thermodynamic analysis suggested that adsorption was characterized by being endothermic, spontaneous, and physical. Novelty: The unique nanoflowers were employed and removal efficiency was predicted using a 2nd-order polynomial equation in Stat-Ease Design Expert Software ver.13. The model showed an excellent match with an adjusted R2 value of 0.9736 and a projected R2 value of 0.9256. Keywords: Cerium oxide nanoparticles, Adsorption, Response surface methodology, Central composite design, Rose Bengal, Optimization
Smart Skyways: Aerial Traffic Control Using Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
Authors:   Assistant Professor and Research scholar, Department of IT SOSE & T, GGV Bilaspur, India, Pandey Agnivesh , Raja Rohit
Published: August 2024

Objectives: This study presents a resilient deep learning method for vehicle detection and classification in traffic aerial images. Methods: The Roboflow dataset used for model training includes 220 aerial images, annotated in YOLOv8 format in four classes of moving objects. Our suggested YOLO version eight-based approach uses real-time photos from Aerial cameras for the training and testing and validation for the classification and detection of moving objects. Findings: YOLOv8, a state-of-the-art object detection algorithm, enhances the accuracy and efficiency of traffic monitoring on the Roboflow dataset. This approach achieves a mean average precision (mAP) of 0.86, demonstrating the robustness of our model in detecting traffic-related objects. The precision and recall values of 0.89 and 0.96, respectively, further affirm the model's effectiveness in accurately identifying and classifying objects. Novelty: The research introduces a novel application of YOLOv8 for traffic analysis, demonstrating its advanced object detection and classification capabilities and achieving an impressive mean average precision of 0.86, enhancing computer vision for real-time traffic monitoring, which offers high precision and recall, enabling traffic flow optimization, anomaly detection, and intelligent transportation systems, paving the way for smart city solutions and data-driven urban planning. Keywords: Object Detection, YOLOv8, Real­Time Monitoring, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Aerial Images