bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Read Aloud as a Means of Early Childhood Language Development: A Literature Study
Authors: Zulaeha Vita , Setiasih Ocih
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Early childhood language development can be influenced by interactions between children and their environment. Interactions that occur can stimulate children's language development. Children's language skills can be stimulated through various methods. One method that parents and educators can use is the read aloud method. Read aloud activities are reading aloud activities that involve not only hearing but also the interaction between the reader and the child. This method can stimulate early childhood language development through verbal interactions between readers or facilitators of read-aloud activities with children. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of the read-aloud method in developing early childhood language skills through a literature study approach. This literature review examines previous research that shows that read aloud helps children's language development through ongoing discussion of new words and sentence structures. The research method used in the research is a literature study. The data collection technique used in this research is to search for articles on trusted sources. In collecting data, researchers searched for sources as many as 65 literature. Then selected articles related to the read aloud method in improving early childhood language skills. As a result, 12 articles were selected for analysis.
Keywords: Read Aloud; Language; Early Childhood; Study Literature
Abstrak
Perkembangan bahasa anak usia dini dapat dipengaruhi oleh interaksi antara anak dengan lingkungannya. Interaksi yang terjadi dapat merangsang perkembangan bahasa anak. Kemampuan berbahasa anak dapat distimulus melalui berbagai metode. Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan orang tua maupun pendidik yakni metode read aloud. Kegiatan read aloud merupakan kegiatan membaca nyaring atau membaca lantang yang tidak hanya melibatkan pendengaran, tetapi juga interaksi antara pembaca dan anak. Metode ini dapat merangsang perkembangan bahasa anak usia dini melalui interaksi verbal yang terjadi antara pembaca atau fasilitator kegiatan read aloud dengan anak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengeksplorasi peran metode read aloud dalam mengembangkan kemampuan bahasa anak usia dini melalui pendekatan studi literatur. Studi literatur ini mengkaji berbagai penelitian sebelumnya yang menunjukan bahwa read aloud membantu perkembangan bahasa anak melalui diskusi berkelanjutan terhadap kata-kata baru dan struktur kalimat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian adalah Studi Literatur. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan mencari artikel pada sumber yang dipercaya. Dalam pengumpulan data peneliti mencari sumber sebanyak 65 literatur. Kemudian memilih artikel yang berhubungan dengan metode read aloud dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa anak usia dini. Hasilnya, sebanyak 12 artikel yang dipilih untuk dianalisis.
Kata kunci: Read Aloud; Bahasa; Anak Usia Dini; Studi Literatur
A Cross‐Sectional Survey of Research Involvement and Interest among Graduate Dietetics Students
Authors: Wedemire Courtney , Brody Rebecca , Sackey Joachim , Byham-Gray Laura
Published: January 2025

Background: Dietitians are not frequently participating in or leading research. Cultivating greater research interest and involvement starts with dietetics education, but little is known about dietetics students’ research involvement and interest. This study examines relationships between research involvement and interest among graduate dietetics students. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey design incorporating participant characteristic data, the Practice-Based Dietitian Research Involvement Survey (PBDRIS), and the modified Interest in Research Questionnaire (IRQ) tools; 89 of 327 (27.2%) graduate dietetic students from 3 US universities were included. Participant characteristics, PBDRIS scores, and IRQ scores were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Relationships between variables were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test, one-way ANOVA, and Spearman correlation depending on data distribution. Results: Among participants, the median age was 35.0, 92.5% were female, and 70.8% were registered dietitians. The mean PBDRIS total score was 47.4 ± 10.9, and the median IRQ score was 66.0 (56.0, 75.0). Post-professional doctorate students had a significantly higher PBDRIS total score than pre-professional master’s students (P=0.002). There were significantly higher median IRQ scores among post-professional master’s and doctorate students than pre-professional master’s students (PP=0.004, respectively). A moderate, positive correlation was found between PBDRIS total score and IRQ score (P<0.001). Conclusion: Research involvement is higher in post-professional doctorate students than in pre-professional master’s students. Research interest is higher in post-professional master’s and doctorate students compared to pre-professional master’s students. The pre-professional dietetics research curriculum should be strengthened to cultivate research interest and involvement.
Stakeholder Perceptions of a Hybrid Competency-Based Education Program in Dietetics
Authors: Heitman Kristen , Fanelli Stephanie , Garner Jennifer , Roberts Kristen , Nahikian-Nelms Marcia , Kennel Julie , Taylor Christopher
Published: January 2025

As requirements for entry-level dietitians advance to the master’s degree level, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics has published a Future Education Model (FEM). At present, FEM utilizes Competency-Based Education (CBE) for optional program implementation at early adopter demonstration sites. A limited number of CBE programs exist within the field of dietetics, and there is little published literature on its use in this arena. The present study leverages focus groups with students and interviews with faculty and preceptors to evaluate use of a novel CBE program in dietetics and explore factors that facilitate or hinder implementation of such program. A series of focus groups (n=5) were conducted with FEM-engaged students over the course of the 2021-2022 academic year. Faculty (n=9) and preceptors (n=8) involved with training students in a FEM program were invited to participate in in-depth interviews to complement the student perception. Qualitative data collection was conducted and recorded with videotelephony software, and transcribed verbatim prior to analysis. Semi-structured focus group and interview guides and template analysis were used for data collection and analysis. Coding was conducted independently and compared by two trained reviewers. Facilitators of implementing a CBE program in dietetics included prior educational and work experience, support of coworkers, advancement of the profession, and efficient programmatic structure. Barriers included a lack of preceptor training, difficulty assessing competence, and the resource intensiveness of the program. CBE programs in dietetics should consider extra administrative resources, training of preceptors, and a programmatic-level assessment plan when implementing such programs.
High Initial Concrete Compressive Strength with Variations of Superplasticizer and Silica Fume Additions
Authors: Rizal Nanang S. , Arifi Eva , Mufarida Nely A.
Published: January 2025

Concrete is one of the construction materials resulting from a combination of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water, which are mixed into a solid mass and then can be added with minerals (additives) or chemical additives (admixtures). The purpose of this study is to produce high-quality concrete that is optimum at the early age of the concrete so that the concreting time can be shortened, including by adding superplasticizer as a filler and silica fume as an accelerator. This research method involves making a cylindrical test object with a diameter of 15 cm and a height of 30 cm. Then, the concrete mixture is added with silica fume brand Sika Fume and superplasticizer brand Sika Concrete produced by PT. Sika with 19 variations of the mixture composition; the compressive strength test of the concrete is carried out at 3 days, 7 days, and 28 days. The findings are that 75% of concrete samples using additional materials in the form of silica fume and superplasticizer are quite significant in increasing the initial compressive strength of the concrete by up to 30% both at the age of 3 days, as well as at the age of 7 days and 28 days. The use of additional materials in the form of silica fume and superplasticizer in concrete mixtures with the right levels can generally improve the quality of concrete in its initial compressive strength at the age of 3 days or its workability or fluidity. However, silica fume and superplasticizer materials, when entered into concrete, have mutually influenced performance. The innovation is that high-quality concrete that is optimum at an early age of concrete can be done easily and cheaply using materials that are easily found in the field by combining superplasticizer as a filler and silica fume as an accelerator. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2025-011-01-07 Full Text: PDF
The Road from East to West: Outgoing Migration Flows in Eastern Russia from 1991 to 2022. Part 1
Authors: Sadlovskaya Maria , Kovalevskii Andrey , Bliakher Leonid
Published: January 2025

The article presents an analysis of internal migration in the Russian Federation, with a particular focus on the
Far Eastern Federal District. The authors present a comparative analysis of statistical data on interregional migration
between the subjects of the Far Eastern Federal District and the European part of Russia for the period from 1991 to
the present. The work enables the formation of a comprehensive picture that can not only reflect the dynamics of formal
indicators, but also provide insights into their interpretation. The study identifies stable migration scenarios, determines
the intensity of migration exchange between regions in different periods, as well as their specific features. In contrast
with the post-Soviet narrative of the population "escaping" from the East to the West, the paper hypothesizes the ex-
istence of other scenarios due to the social peculiarities of the region and the existing phenomenon of "flow society".
Experiencia de mujeres adolescentes en entornos familiares de violencia en la ciudad de Toluca, Estado de México
Authors: Hurtado Cid Azucena , Robles Estrada Erika , Mercado Maya Aida , Oudhof van Barneveld , Quintero Hernández Yazmín Alejandra
Published: January 2025

El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar las experiencias de violencia en mujeres adolescentes desde el Modelo Ecológico de Bronfenbrenner, participaron 5 mujeres de entre 15 y 20 años, residentes de la ciudad de Toluca, Estado de México. Desde la metodología cualitativa se utilizó la entrevista a profundidad, su aplicación fue individual, previo consentimiento informado. La información se analizó a través de la psicología fenomenológica de Creswell. Los resultados muestran que en la familia de origen (microsistema) hay experiencias de violencia contra la figura materna e ideas que la justifican, además del consumo de sustancias adictivas; de manera similar fue en la relación de pareja. En la familia extensa y grupo de amigos (mesosistema) se da cuenta del apoyo social. En relación con la comunidad (exosistema), se expone la inseguridad social para las mujeres como grupo vulnerable. En la cultura (macrosistema) hay creencias sexistas que prevalecen e ideas que justifican estos hechos. Se concluye que los cuatro sistemas visibilizan como se ejerce la violencia contra la mujer, logrando así mayor comprensión de este fenómeno.
Resiliencia y Autoestima en madres e hijos con vulnerabilidad social de zonas periféricas de Ciudad Victoria
Authors: Garza-Ruiz Victoria , Ruiz-Ramos Lucia , González-Arratia López Fuentes Norma Ivonne
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio propone conocer la relación entre resiliencia y autoestima en menores en relación con su madre como cuidador primario en entornos de vulneración económica; pues no se cuenta con suficiente evidencia que permita señalar la relación que estos factores tienen con esta figura, sobre todo en contextos tan complejos. Se contó con la participación de 40 diadas de madres y sus hijos, por lo que se constituye por 40 menores con edades entre los 8 y los 12 años y sus respectivas madres con edades entre los 24 y 48 años de edad. Las evaluaciones utilizadas fueron el cuestionario de Resiliencia de González-Arratia, y el inventario de Autoestima de Coopersmith adaptado para adultos (Lara et al., 1993) y para niños (Miranda et al., 2011). Los resultados indican alta prevalencia de resiliencia en madres e hijos. En el caso de la autoestima las madres obtuvieron resultados más altos que los menores.
Crecimiento y aprendizajes en adultos mexicanos derivados de la pandemia por COVID-19
Authors: Quintero Hernández Yazmín Alejandra , Del Carpio Ovando Perla Shiomara , Robles Estrada Erika
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio tiene el objetivo de conocer las dificultades enfrentadas, las maneras de afrontarlas y los aprendizajes adquiridos durante la pandemia por COVID-19, para lo cual se aplicó una encuesta con tres preguntas abiertas, recabada a conveniencia vía online en 387 adultos mexicanos que enfrentaban la pandemia durante mayo de 2020. Se realizó un análisis temático por categorías de las respuestas y se encontró que las dificultades derivaron de los riesgos a la salud, economía, productividad y restricciones que la contingencia implicaba. Las estrategias de afrontamiento usadas fueron de tipo conductual, dirigidas hacia la resolución del problema y en menor medida de tipo cognitivo/emocional.  Los aprendizajes obtenidos implicaron el desarrollo de habilidades y reflexiones diversas. Los resultados analizados desde la Psicología Positiva suman evidencia al estudio de las cualidades y emociones positivas para contribuir a potencializar la salud y al concepto de crisis como posibilidad de crecimiento.
A STUDY ON BRAND LOYALTY AMONG MILLENNIALS: STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS FOR ENGAGING MILLENNIALS
Authors: Sharma Sumit Omprakash , Pandit Mali
Published: January 2025

This study makes a significant contribution to the fields of brand loyalty and Generation Y (often referred to as Millennials) by investigating strategies to influence loyalty behaviours within this demographic group. Generation Y presents a unique challenge for marketers due to their substantial presence in the market and their tendency to exhibit lower levels of brand loyalty compared to previous generations. This group is also known for its resistance to conventional marketing techniques, which can render traditional strategies ineffective.Despite the growing importance of Generation Y as a key consumer segment, existing literature has yet to fully address the complexities of targeting this demographic. Specifically, there is a lack of comprehensive research on effective tactics for mitigating their perceived disloyalty and adapting marketing strategies to engage them more effectively.In response to these gaps, the study introduces a proposed conceptual model that offers a framework for modifying and enhancing current marketing tools to better resonate with Generation Y. By doing so, the model aims to provide actionable insights into how businesses can improve brand loyalty among this influential group of consumers. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between current marketing practices and the evolving preferences of Generation Y, ultimately helping businesses foster stronger, more enduring connections with this critical market segment.
SATIRIC ELEMENTS IN TRADITION AND CULTURAL ROOTLESSNESS ARE DEPICTED IN CYNTHIA OZICK’S BLOODSHED AND THREE NOVELLAS
Authors: S. Sanju , Silvest R. S. Regin
Published: January 2025

Judaism has a strong hold on the concept of Jewishness, and its connection with the fundamental goodness of life and humans is what Jewishness is all about. It is because of this emphasis on the human race’s kinship, the sanctity of human life and personality, and the individual’s right to freedom that Jews have been able to not only endure the suffering inflicted upon them but also, be empowered to celebrate who they are. Jewish rites are extended into everyday life by Ozick. Cynthia Ozick’s Bloodshed and Three Novellas, is mostly focused on the tradition’s betrayal. Each tale in the anthology reflects extensively on tradition, on the betrayal of Jewish identity, and illustrates the unfavorable effects of rejecting traditional values. All of the main characters recognize how important it is to acknowledge their Jewishness in order to promote harmony, wellness, and peace. Ozick makes a strong statement on the challenges that Jews experience in assimilating into American culture. By emphasizing on numerous imperfections and flaws in the personality of her characters, she brings out funny situations and thoughts.
A STUDY ON INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS IN RURAL AREAS – WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO HASSAN
Authors: M.C Girish , Y.D Rathna
Published: January 2025

Inclusive growth in education in India and Karnataka has become a focal point in recent years, aiming to ensure equitable access for all, regardless of socio-economic status, gender, or region. According to the Ministry of Education, India's literacy rate reached 77.7% in 2021, showing steady progress, but challenges remain, particularly in rural and marginalized areas. The government’s push for Universal Elementary Education, through initiatives like the Right to Education Act (RTE), has led to higher enrolment rates, especially among girls and children from disadvantaged communities. In Karnataka, significant strides have been made to improve educational access. The state's literacy rate stands at 77.2% as per the 2021 Census, with a noticeable increase in female literacy. Recent programs like "Vidya Vahini," which integrates technology into schools, and the "Karnataka State Higher Education Council," which promotes skill development, aim to bridge gaps in education. However, disparities still exist, particularly in remote rural areas, where students face challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and limited access to quality teachers. Government policies, such as the “Karnataka Education Policy 2020,” emphasize digital education, vocational training, and scholarships to ensure that every child, irrespective of background, receives a quality education, fostering inclusive growth for the future.
RELIGIOUS CONVERSIONS AND LEGAL PROVISIONS IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
Authors: Narang Inderpreet Kaur , Reema Chand
Published: January 2025

Religious conversions in India have been a subject of intense social, political, and legal debate, particularly in the context of the country’s pluralistic society and its constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. Over the years, conversion to non-Hindu religions, especially Christianity and Islam, has been viewed with concern by certain sections of society, who argue that conversions are often motivated by fraudulent means, coercion, or inducement. This has led to the enactment of Anti-Conversion laws in various Indian states, ostensibly aimed at regulating religious conversions and ensuring that they are voluntary and not conducted through coercive tactics. These laws, however, have generated significant controversy, with critics asserting that they undermine the constitutional right to freedom of religion and disproportionately target minority religious communities, particularly Christians and Muslims. This paper examines the socio-legal and political dynamics surrounding religious conversions and Anti-Conversion state legislations in India.
Comparison of Antibacterial Activities of Ethanol and Methanol Extracts of Early Flower Leaves (Clitoria Ternatea L.) against Escherichia Coli ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase)
Authors: Susi Rahmawati  , Abdul Ahwan , Fadilah Qonitah
Published: January 2025

Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance. Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) is a bacterium that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins and monobactams. One example of this bacterium is Escherichia coli which can cause a number of diseases such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, sepsis and meningitis. The leaves of the telang flower (Clitoria ternatea L.) contain a number of compounds that have antibacterial activity which are expected to be an alternative for the treatment of infections caused by ESBL Escherichia coli. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of ethanol and methanol extract of telang flower leaves against Escherichia coli ESBL and to compare the activities of the two extracts. The test method is experimental, namely measuring the antibacterial activity of the extract using the disk diffusion method. The results of the phytochemical screening test conducted showed that the extract tested positive contained flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolics, saponins, tannins and terpenoids. The results of the research related to the antimicrobial activity of the concentrations of 25%, 50% and 100% methanol extract produced inhibition zone diameters of 7.4 mm, 7.8 mm and 8.1 mm, while the ethanol extracts were 7.3 mm, 7.4 mm. , 7.9 mm. The positive control used, namely gentamicin, produced an inhibition zone of 9.8 mm. These results indicate that the methanol and ethanol extract of telang flower leaves affected the growth of Escherichia coli ESBL and there was a difference in the antibacterial activity of the two extracts based on statistical analysis with the Anova test with p value <0.05.
PELATIHAN DIVERSIFIKASI OLAHAN RUMPUT LAUT PADA WANITA PESISIR DI DESA TESABELA - KABUPATEN KUPANG BARAT, NTT
Authors: Siahaan Irandha Citra Marasi , Ulat M. Ali , Widagdo Aris , Prasetyo Ganang D. , Rajab Resky A. , Polin Charlens , Sugiono Sugiono
Published: January 2025

Salah satu daerah yang memiliki potensi perikanan di Nusa Tenggara Timur yaitu desa Tesabela. Desa tesabela berada di Kabupaten Kupang Barat. Penduduk desa Tesabela terdiri dari 1.170 orang, dengan persentase penduduk berdasarkan mata pencaharian tertinggi berasal dari laut yaitu pembudidaya rumput laut. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan harga jual rumput laut melalui pengolahan rumput laut menjadi es krim rumput laut dan pada wanita pesisir Desa Tablolong, Kabupaten Kupang Barat. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 15 September 2023 melalui kegiatan pelatihan tentang pembuatan es krim rumput laut yang berlokasi di Desa Tesabela, Kecamatan Kupang Barat. Kegiatan dimulai dengan kegiatan sosialisasi prosedur pembuatan es krim rumput laut, perhitungan biaya produksi dan potensi usaha kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan cara pembuatan hingga pengemasan. Peserta yang mengikuti pelatihan sejumlah 20 orang yang terdiri dari istri nelaya gill net. Kegiatan monitoring dilaksanakan dua bulan setelah kegiatan pelatihan. Hasil yang didapatkan yaitu produk yang diolah oleh kelompok ibu rumah tangga di Desa Tesabela sangat banyak diminati oleh konsumen, sehingga usaha es krim rumput laut dapat membantu meningkatkan pendapatan wanita pesisir di Desa tesabela. Berdasarkan kegiatan dan monitoring dapat disimpulkan bahwa harga rumput laut dapat ditingkatkan kembali melalui pengolahan rumput laut menjadi es krim rumput laut sehingga dapat membantu meningkatkan pendapatan ibu rumah tangga di Desa Tesabela Kabupaten Kupang Barat.
PENDAMPINGAN DAN SOSIALISASI DALAM MEMATUHI PROTOKOL KESEHATAN UPAYA PENCEGAHAN VIRUS CORONA (COVID 19) DI SDK ST. ARNOLDUS, KUPANG
Authors: Saraswati Suprabadevi Ayumayasari Saraswati , Boikh Lebrina Ivantry , Ayubi Aludin Al , Huky Rut Kristiani
Published: January 2025

Pendampingan dan Pendekatan melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yaitu Pendampingan Dan Sosialisasi Dalam Mematuhi Protokol Kesehatan Upaya Pencegahan Virus Corona (Covid 19) Di Sdk St. Arnoldus, Kupangâ€. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan dapat menyelesaikan masalah yang terjadi di masyarakat pesisir Kota Kupang melalui pendampingan dan pendekatan persuasif dan mendampingi siswa-siswi dalam menghadapi krisis pandemi Covid 19.
Implementasi kebijakan dari pemerintah untuk memperkecil angka penyebaran covid-19 terus dilakukan kepada setiap lapisan masyarakat, termasuk kelompok anak-anak usia dini yang belum sepenuhnya paham akan bahaya dari virus ini. Salah satu upaya pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19 kepada masyarakat khususnya siswa-siswa di Sdk St. Arnoldus, Kupang diharapkan melalui pendampingan ini dilakukan dengan cara mendongeng (story telling) dan sosialisasi protokol Kesehatan tentang cara pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19 demi menyesuaikan tingkat pemahaman siswa-siswa di Sdk St. Arnoldus. Sehingga anak dapat mengerti akan cara pencegahan dan penanggulangan bencana pandemic covid 19 dengan melaksanakan protokol kesehatan.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NO CONTEXTO ESCOLAR
Authors: Nagel Jordana Caroline
Published: January 2025

Educação Ambiental no Contexto Escolar explora de forma abrangente a importância e os desafios da educação ambiental no ambiente escolar, apresentando fundamentos teóricos, panorama das pesquisas e estratégias pedagógicas eficazes. A obra destaca a relevância de formar cidadãos conscientes e críticos frente às questões socioambientais contemporâneas, integrando a temática ambiental de forma interdisciplinar no currículo escolar. O livro inicia com uma introdução que contextualiza o papel da escola na construção de uma sociedade sustentável, justificando a urgência de práticas educativas voltadas à preservação ambiental e ao desenvolvimento integral do indivíduo. Nos capítulos teóricos, são discutidas as bases históricas e conceituais da educação ambiental, incluindo abordagens críticas e transformadoras, que visam superar soluções imediatistas e promover reflexões profundas sobre as causas estruturais da crise ambiental. A obra apresenta tendências das pesquisas acadêmicas, incluindo a análise de metodologias participativas, o impacto de políticas públicas e a formação docente. É enfatizada a importância de integrar a educação ambiental ao currículo de forma transversal, permitindo conexões entre diferentes áreas do conhecimento. Estratégias como projetos práticos, ações comunitárias e o uso de tecnologias são apontadas como caminhos promissores para engajar estudantes e comunidades na busca por soluções sustentáveis. O livro reflete sobre os principais desafios enfrentados, como a escassez de recursos, a fragmentação curricular e a necessidade de maior suporte institucional. Apesar das barreiras, reafirma-se o papel central da educação ambiental na construção de uma sociedade mais justa, equilibrada e sustentável, além de ressaltar a necessidade de uma abordagem crítica e interdisciplinar que promova mudanças reais na relação entre sociedade e meio ambiente.
Infográfico para gerenciamento da ferida em PTJ primária
Authors: Rosa Adelaine Gomes , Fortes Renata Costa , Reis Carmelia Matos Santiago , Rocha Viviane Nunes
Published: January 2025

PICO 7 e´ um sistema de Terapia de Feridas por Pressa~o Negativa (TFPN) este´ril que mante´m a pressa~o a 80 mmHg na superfi´cie da ferida. O exsudato e´ controlado por meio de uma associac¸a~o de absorc¸a~o e evaporac¸a~o da umidade atrave´s da peli´cula externa. E´ adequado para diversos tipos de feridas e inciso~es ciru´rgicas fechadas.
Clinical Severity of Sickle Cell Anaemia in Children in the Gambia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Lamin Makalo , Samuel A Adegoke , Stephen J Allen , Bankole P Kuti , Kalipha Kassama , Sheikh Joof , Aboulie Camara , Mamadou Lamin Kijera , Egbuna O Obidike
Published: January 2025

Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in children demonstrates a broad range of clinical manifestations and serious complications. Assessment of disease severity in specific populations is necessary to plan services and optimise care.
Aim: To describe the clinical severity of SCA and associated sociodemographic and clinical factors in children in Gambia.
Methods: The presence of lifetime complications was confirmed by history and review of medical charts. We determined clinical severity using a validated scoring system and related the severity to sociodemographic and clinical factors.
Results: In 130 study participants, ages ranged from 5 to 15 years with a mean (SD) age of 9.74 (2.81) years. Eleven (8.5%) children had had acute chest syndrome, 7 (5.4%) avascular necrosis of the femoral head, 6 (4.6%) gallstones, 5 (3.8%) stroke and 1 (0.8%) priapism over their lifetime. Disease severity was classified as mild in 108 (83.1%) children, moderate in 17 (13.1%) and severe in 5 (3.8%). Age, age at diagnosis, sex, ethnicity, social class, and treatment with hydroxyurea was not significantly correlated with SCA clinical severity (P values 0.10-0.84).
Conclusion: The high proportion of children with mild disease may be due to the high prevalence of Senegalese β-haemoglobin haplotype in the Senegambia subregion. However, the presence of moderate or severe disease in almost 1 in 5 children calls for concerted efforts in SCD care in this region.
Optimalisasi Proses Digitalisasi UMKM melalui Aplikasi Marketplace berbasis Design Thinking
Authors: Sari Aprilisa Arum , Pramono Pramono , Saputra Ilham Trisatdika , Prakoso Aprilrianto Dirhamdan
Published: January 2025

Tourism villages in Boyolali district have enormous potential to boost economic growth, especially MSMEs. However, many MSMEs do not know digital applications. This research aims to optimize the digitalization process of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) through the development of a Design Thinking-based marketplace application. This research found the digital needs of UMKM through interviews and thorough analysis. The results show that effective and easily accessible digital products with interactive guidance features, automated inventory management, and easy-to-do market analysis are essential. Two prototypes each with seven main menus, were tested by 15 villagers, teenagers and general participants, using cognitive walkthrough, SEQ, A/B, and UEQ methods. Results showed that Prototype B was superior to Prototype A. In the Cognitive Walkthrough test, Prototype B showed a 100% success rate among teenagers and general participants. SEQ results indicated higher user comfort in Prototype B, with 84.375% of respondents giving the highest score of 5. A/B Testing showed higher interaction in Prototype B on various pages of the app, showing better efficiency. In UEQ aspects, Prototype B also performed better in perspicuity, stimulation, and novelty. These findings confirm that the Design Thinking approach is effective in developing user-friendly apps, helping to accelerate the digital transformation of UMKM in Indonesia.
Research on Domestic Product Oil Marketing Strategy of China National Petroleum Corporation
Authors: Yimeng Chen
Published: January 2025

With the rapid development of China's economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for refined oil products market continues to grow, and PetroChina, as a leading enterprise in the domestic energy industry, is facing great opportunities and challenges. In recent years, PetroChina has been actively laying out its business in the domestic refined oil products market, continuously optimizing its marketing network and improving its service level, in an effort to gain an advantage in the fierce market competition. However, due to the complexity and changeability of the external environment and the limited internal resources, PetroChina still has many problems in marketing. Through a comprehensive analysis of PetroChina's marketing environment for refined oil products, this paper combines the SWOT analysis method to explore its strategic choices and suggestions for improvement in the domestic marketing of refined oil products. Through these studies, it is hoped that it can provide useful references for PetroChina in its future development, and help it better cope with market changes and realize sustainable development.
Integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, and management information systems for business transformation: A bibliometric-content analysis
Authors: Md Habibullah Faisal  , Sufi Sudruddin Chowdhury  , Md. Sohel Rana  , Zahidur Rahman  , Emran Hossain  , Md Ekrim Hossin
Published: January 2025

A cornerstone of modern corporate transformation is the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Management Information Systems (MIS). This integration provides creative solutions to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and organizational agility. All three of these technologies are interconnected. An examination of the convergence of these cutting-edge technologies and the impact they have on business operations is presented in this study in the form of a bibliometric-content analysis. Using a dataset consisting of publications that have been reviewed by other researchers and proceedings from conferences, we identify major trends, topic clusters, and research gaps in the existing body of literature. According to the findings, the capabilities of artificial intelligence in predictive analytics, the safe and transparent data management provided by blockchain, and the structured information processing provided by management information systems all work together to encourage sustainable corporate growth and change. Supply chain optimization, modeling of client behavior, and the protection of financial transactions are examples of prominent applications. Interoperability, scalability, and ethical considerations are some of the new challenges that are brought to light by the analysis. These challenges call for further investigation in the future. This study contributes to the academic and practical understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, and management information systems (MIS) interact to rethink business strategy and provides insights that can be put into action by policymakers, researchers, and industry practitioners.
Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the palatine tonsil: Case report and review of the literature
Authors: Mouhamad Ezadine  , Wah Sidi El Moctar  , Razika Bencheikh  , Mohammed Anas Benbouzid  , Leila Essakalli
Published: January 2025

Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the palatine tonsil is a rare but important form of extranodal lymphoma, with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) being the most common subtype. We present a case of a 44-year-old male diagnosed with localized DLBCL of the left tonsil, confirmed through biopsy and treated with chemotherapy. Early diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms such as tonsillar enlargement and cervical lymphadenopathy. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy, with radiotherapy used for localized or low-grade cases. Aggressive disease may require higher radiation doses. Early detection and personalized treatment plans are key to achieving favorable outcomes.
Innovation in services business through diversification of service types to increase customer satisfaction at markas grafis business
Authors: A. Nur As Adi  , Muhammad Rakib  , Agus Syam
Published: January 2025

This research aims to develop service innovation in the Markas Grafis business. through diversification of service types to improve customer satisfaction. The subjects of the study consisted of 23 people, namely 20 customers and 3 internal parties of Markas Grafis (Owner, Designer, and Visual Content Manager). This study uses the Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Another Use, Eliminate, Reverse (SCAMPER) method as the main approach in service development. The research procedure includes customer needs analysis, new service design, diversification implementation, and evaluation of its impact on customer satisfaction. Data were collected through interviews, Voice of Costumer (VOC), and observation, which were analyzed thematically to identify changes before and after service development. The results of the study showed that service diversification, such as social media management, vector design, and direct content capture in the field, succeeded in improving service quality and customer satisfaction. This new service is able to meet previously unmet customer needs, provide innovative solutions that are relevant to the demands of the digital era, and open up opportunities to expand market coverage. This study emphasizes the importance of service diversification as a strategic step in responding to the dynamics of customer needs. With continuous innovation, Markas Grafis can continue to compete in the dynamic and competitive graphic design industry.
Insights into breast cancer: A simple machine learning method for early disease detection
Authors: Anthony Sowah  , Titus Santigie-Sankoh  , Vero Bai-Anku  , Eric Jhessim
Published: January 2025

Breast cancer remains a significant global health challenge, where accurate prediction plays a vital role in early diagnosis and effective treatment, ultimately saving lives. This study evaluates the performance of three machine learning models; Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest Classifier, and XGBoost for breast cancer prediction. Using the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Dataset, the models were assessed based on their accuracy. The experimental results demonstrated that SVM outperformed the other models, while both XGBoost and the Random Forest Classifier achieved just slightly lower accuracies. This research underscores the potential of machine learning models in enhancing breast cancer prediction and highlights their importance in advancing early detection and treatment strategies.
Waardenburg syndrome type 1: A case report
Authors: Anass Abbour  , Fatima Zahra El Fatoiki  , Fouzia Hali  , Soumiya Chiheb
Published: January 2025

Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in genes involved in the development of neural crest cells, affecting pigmentation, hearing, and craniofacial structures. This article presents a case of a 2-year-old girl diagnosed with WS type 1, who exhibited key characteristics such as a white forelock, heterochromia iridum, and dystopia canthorum, without hearing loss or other systemic abnormalities. The absence of hearing impairment does not exclude the diagnosis as this case highlights the variability in clinical presentation, making a comprehensive approach crucial for diagnosis and management. This case emphasizes also the need for early assessment, ongoing audiological monitoring, and multidisciplinary care to improve the patient’s quality of life.
Retrospective cohort study- a gender-based analysis of symptom severity and age correlation in nasal septum deviation
Authors: Afiya Afrin Nadaf  , Chepyala Pranavi  , Dhadi Abhinaya  , Shravan Kumar Dholi
Published: January 2025

A deviated septum (NSD) can lead to nasal obstruction and is often associated with genetic connective tissue disorders. This study investigates the occurrence and severity of nasal symptoms across genders, examining potential influences of sexuality.

Methodology: Conducted at Chalmeda Anandh Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, over six months, this study involved participants meeting specific inclusion criteria. The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Scale was utilized to assess symptoms in individuals with NSD.

Results: A total of 264 participants were analyzed, with females comprising 59.84% and males 38.63%. The highest prevalence of NSD was observed in the 21-30 age group, while the lowest occurred in those aged 10 years (0.71%). Women exhibited more severe symptoms than men, with nasal congestion/stuffiness (98.71%) and sleep disturbances (98.7%) being the most common complaints.

Conclusion: NSD is a prevalent condition, particularly affecting women aged 21 to 40 more than their male counterparts and other age groups. This suggests the possibility of gender-specific factors or hormonal influences contributing to the development of NSD in this demographic. The findings underscore the importance of gender considerations in understanding and managing nasal abnormalities.
Clinical and surgical aspects of treating fractures and dislocations of the acromial end of the clavicle
Authors: Ruziev Shaxzod Olimjon ugli  , Shorustamov Mukhammad Todjalievich
Published: January 2025

The article examines the clinical and surgical aspects of treating fractures and dislocations of the acromial end of the clavicle. An analysis of modern diagnostic methods, including radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography, as well as their role in treatment planning, is presented. Comparative data on the effectiveness of conservative and surgical approaches are provided, with particular attention given to minimally invasive fixation methods such as arthroscopic stabilization with TightRope and endobutton osteosynthesis. Special emphasis is placed on patient rehabilitation, including modern physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise protocols, which contribute to shorter recovery times and improved functional outcomes. The authors highlight the necessity of developing national treatment and rehabilitation protocols and implementing innovative technologies into clinical practice.
Conflicts over Duldung and Deportation
Authors: Korvensyrjä Aino
Published: January 2025

A lectio præcursoria is a short presentation read out loud by a doctoral candidate at the start of a public thesis examination in Finland. It introduces the key points or central argument of the thesis in a way that should make the ensuing discussion between the examinee and the examiner apprehensible to the audience, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the candidate’s research or even anthropological research in general.
IDENTIFICATION OF CRACKS IN VERTICAL ELEMENTS OF BUILDING STRUCTURES USING CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: Savytskyi M.V. , Danishevskyy V.V. , Gaidar A.M.
Published: January 2025

Problem statement. The relevant issue of modern Civil Engineering is the development of new methods for identifying defects in building structures, which would save human resources and reduce the dependence of survey results on subjective human factors. The purpose of the research is to develop artificial neural networks for the identification and classification of cracks in vertical elements of building structures (e. g., concrete and reinforced concrete walls). Methodology. The cloud tool Teachable Machine is used to develop a neural network with a pre-defined internal architecture. The libraries of TensorFlow software platform allow us to develop a convolutional neural network with a tunable architecture. The program code is written in Python. The training was performed using the cloud environment Colab. Scientific novelty. New models of artificial neural networks for the identification of defects in building structures are developed. The rational magnitudes of the training parameters and the topology of the convolutional neural network are determined allowing to achieve the highest accuracy and the lowest losses of the model. Practical value. The developed models of neural networks and the results obtained with their help ensures a high efficiency of the artificial intelligence to solve problems of the health monitoring of building structures. Unlike traditional approaches, the proposed models allow real-time automatic diagnostics by analyzing photographic images, images from computer, smartphone or quadcopter webcams. The latter makes it possible to inspect buildings without the physical presence of humans at the site, which is especially important for working in dangerous places, such as tall buildings, partially destroyed buildings, mined areas, etc. Conclusions. The proposed methods can be further extended for the monitoring and classification of a wide range of defects in building structures.
Regulatory and Legal Regulation of the Organization and Conduct of Clinical Trials at the International Level to Guarantee Patient Safety
Authors: Zhylka Nadiya , Shcherbinska Оlena , Asaulenko Ihor
Published: January 2025

Clinical trials (CT) at the international level with human participation are necessarily subject to clear and comprehensive international ethical standards in approved documents that have been in force since 1964, in order to protect the human right to health and their safety. Since then, numerous regulatory documents in the field of CT have been developed in the world, which are based on the study of previous experience in compliance, primarily with patient safety rules, and are also constantly updated to include regulatory and organizational technologies in response to the challenges of the time or requests of society.
The regulatory and legal documents on the conduct of clinical trials, which are given in the review article, are directive documents for many countries, even if a country did not participate in their development, in particular for Ukraine.
The participation of the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighted in many methodological materials for the possibility of implementing directives in WHO member countries, which indicates its leading position in public health research and interest in safety control for a person participating in clinical trials and patients. WHO combines partnerships of state bodies with intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations providing medical care, foundations, clinical trials sponsors, research centers and pharmaceutical companies to achieve an effective result, as well as prevent violations of ethical norms, since research is related to health and can potentially bring participants not only benefit, but also harm. The article also highlights currently unsettled issues regarding current regulatory and legal acts that do not provide detailed formalization, and the solution of many problems of clinical trials remains at the discretion of the developer. International experience in regulating clinical trials shows that none of the regulatory systems is absolutely perfect, so it is necessary to constantly monitor its effectiveness and update it.
Today, information on clinical trials is available only to the Regulatory Authorities of the European Union, the European Commission and national regulatory authorities, and leading clinical trial sponsor companies publish information about their studies only on their own websites, and there is no single pan-European information resource on clinical trials. It was found that the latest approach to global clinical trial regulation works in favor of leading transnational corporations by spreading patent law, which limits the right to conduct clinical trials by medium-sized and small pharmaceutical companies.
The analysis of regulatory documents on the organization and conduct of clinical trials at the international level showed that the documents need to be improved and updated taking into account the challenges of the time regarding the spread of major human diseases.