bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relation between Psychological Stress and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Rapid Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Oktabella Lovina Patricia , Wulansari Daisy , Bonifacius Setyawan
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Stress is one of the problems that often occur in human life that is inevitable. Stress can contribute 50-70% to the onset of most diseases. Psychosomatic and/or psychosocial stress have been associated with pain, including temporomandibular joint disorder. TMD's are not solely related to psychological stress. So there is a need to study the impact of direct stress on temporomandibular joint.
Aims: This study aims to analyze the relationship between temporomandibular joint disorders and psychological stress.  
Methods: The research procedure was carried out using the rapid review method by following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) guidelines. Article searches were conducted using keywords in two databases, PubMed, and Scopus. The results of the quantitative analysis will be visualized in table and forest plots. Results: 11 articles were included in this review after screening process. The quantitative analysis showed a positive and significant relationship between distress (OR 1.21 [95% CI: 1.11, 1.32], p < 0.00001), depression (OR 1.35 [95% CI: 1.09, 1.67], p < 0.00001), and anxiety (OR 1.47 [1.09, 1.99], p < 0.00001) towards temporomandibular joint disorder.  
Conclusion: This review shows a significant relationship between temporomandibular joint disorders and psychological stress that can be seen from various dimensions such as distress (OR 1.21 [95% CI: 1.11, 1.32], p < 0.00001), depression(OR 1.35 [95% CI: 1.09, 1.67], p < 0.00001), and anxiety (OR 1.47 [1.09, 1.99], p < 0.00001).
Keywords: TMD, stress, depression, anxiety, rapid review, meta-analysis
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القِيادَة في الرُّؤية الإِسلاميّة
Authors: Abdul Mola Isam
Published: September 2024

حَظِي مصطلحُ "القيادة" بسمعةٍ جذّابة، جعله سلعةً رائجةً، ذات قيمةٍ عِلميّة عالية، ونتيجة لذلك نجد رفوفَ المكتبات أُتخمت بكتبٍ متنوّعة حول المفهوم الذي يُسهم في تحسينِ الأداء، ويَرفع مِن قيمةِ الإنجاز. اعتنى البحثُ بمدلول مصطلح "القيادة"، وأهمِّ النَّظريات القياديّةِ من المدخل الإداريّ، ثم عرّج على بيان الرؤية الإسلاميّة في هذا المصطلح من خلالِ تناولِ منظومة مفرداتِ المفهوم، وموقع القيادةِ في الكتبِ التراثيّةِ الإسلاميّةِ، مركّزًا على خصوصيّةِ المرجعيّةِ الإسلاميّة. استعانَ الباحثُ بالاستقراءِ والتَّحليلِ كأدواتٍ منهجيّةٍ أُثبت مِن خلالها أنّ القيادةَ عَمليّةٌ ذاتُ مدخلاتٍ وأدوات، وليس طفرةً غيبيّةً مُغلقة، وبالتالي تُعرَّف القيادة بأنُها العَمليّة التي يؤَثّر فيها الفرد (أو المؤسّسة) في مجموعة من الأفرادِ من أجلِ تحقيقِ رؤية مشتركة. وتناول البحثُ أيضًا موقعَ القيادة في الكتبِ التراثيّة السّياسيّة، مركّزًا على خُصوصيّة المرجعيّة الإسلاميّة، وبيان أنّ المصطلح بحدِّ ذاته لم يَرد في النّصوص التّأسيسيّة؛ لكنْ المفاهيمُ المتعلّقة به متوافرة بكثرة، ومِن أهمّها: "الإمامة"، "المُلك"، "الأمّة"، "الخَليفة"، "الأسوة"، "الأئمّة"، "الحُكْم"، "التَّمكين"، مع ملاحظة أنّ القيادة في الرؤية الإسلاميّة ذاتُ شموليّة متنوّعة، غير منحصرة بالإمامة الكبرى فقط. وخَتم البحث ببيان أهمّ الاختلالات المتعلّقةِ بالقيادة، وهي التّوريث، والاستبداد، وانعدام الشّورى.
إخضاع الأحاديث النَّبوية للعلوم والمكتشفات الحديثة وأثرها في الحكم على الحديث
Authors: Kiraz Alaaddin
Published: September 2024

تهدف الدراسة إلى إبراز أهمية الإعجاز العلمي ومكانته المرموقة في علوم الحديث، وتسليط الضوء على خطورة التسرع في إسقاط الأحاديث على الوقائع والأحداث المعاصرة. كما يتناول البحث الجوانب التي أدت إلى سوء فهم بعض الأحاديث النبوية بسبب عدم الالتزام بالقيود والضوابط المنهجية. اتبعتُ المنهج الاستقرائي لاستخلاص أقوال أهل العلم من مصادر مختلفة كشروح الحديث، كما استخدمتُ المنهج الاستنتاجي. تبرز أهمية هذا الموضوع من جهة أنه يُنظِّم ويضبط عملية تطبيق الأحاديث على الوقائع، ومن جهة أخرى، فإن دراسة هذه المسائل تسهم في تحقيق فهم دقيق لطالب الحديث، وتجنبه الوقوع في الأخطاء الشائعة في هذا المجال. تم اختيار هذا الموضوع نظراً لأهميته فهذا العلم كغيره من العلوم تجرأ عليه أناس لا يتقنونه. وقد أدى ذلك إلى فوضى في تنزيل النصوص وإسقاطها على الواقع، نتج عنه فساد وانتشار للفتن. فكان لابد من تسليط الضوء في هذا البحث على المعالم والضوابط الأساسية التي يجب اتباعها لضبط هذا الباب وحمايته من الانحراف والاستخدام الخاطئ. بينَّتْ الدراسةُ أثر المكتشفات العلمية في الحكم على الأحاديث الضعيفة، فقد يرد الحديث النبوي مفيداً لأمر من الأمور الغيبية التي ستحدث مستقبلاً، فإذا أخبر به النَّبي، ثمّ عضده الواقع فيعتبر ذلك قرينة خارجيَّة قويَّة لصدقه، ورفع الضَّعف عنه. وتمَّ التوصُّل إلى أنَّه لا إشكال في تنزيل النصوص على الوقائع من حيث الأصل. ولكن يستنكر إقحامُ التأويلات المتكلّفة في هذا الباب؛ ولذا فإنَّ عمليَّة إسقاط وتنزيل النصوص الحديثيَّة هي عمليَّة دقيقة تتطلب دراسة متأنية للنصوص بالاعتماد على الواقع والتأمل فيه، والرجوع إلى أهل العلم، واستشارتهم فيما يشكل ويلتبس.
القيم التربوية في شعر الطفولة
Authors: Alterkawı Kenda
Published: September 2024

أدب الأطفال هو فرع من فروع الأدب، يعلم الأطفال التعبير عن أفكارهم، ومشاعرهم في شكل أدبي فني بسيط، بكلمات وإيقاع يسهل حفظه ونطقه. إنه نوع أدبي تعليمي يساعد على تعليم وتربية الطفل. تنبثق موضوعات شعر الطفولة من البيئة الاجتماعية للطفل وطبيعته وعالمه الداخلي. هذا يساعدهم على فهم وإثراء لغته. منذ زمن كانت الطفولة، ولا تزال مركز اهتمام الشعراء والكتّاب. لأنها مرحلة حساسة ومهمة، وهي النواة الأولى التي تقوم عليها مبادئ حياة الطفل المستقبلية. إنّ الشعر الموجه للأطفال من الأشعار التي ترسخ بالذهن، فمن خلاله يُعبر الشاعر عن موضوعات كثيرة لشتى مجالات الحياة، ويُقدَّم من خلالها رسائل تربوية مهمة. والجدير بالذكر أنَّ الكتابة للأطفال تتطلب انتقاء اللغة السلسة القريبة من أعمارهم، واختيار موضوعات قريبة الصلة بحياتهم في البيت والمدرسة، حيث يدور الشعر التعليمي للأطفال حول التعاليم الدينية من عبادات وبر بالوالدين، وحب الوطن، وأنماط السلوك الأخلاقي، كما تدخل فيه القصص الشعرية التي تُعلّم الطفل الأمثال الشعبية، يدخل في هذا النطاق النشيد المدرسي الذي يتغنى به الأطفال في التحية الصباحية المدرسيّة، وهي تؤثر في شخصية الأطفال، وتنمي تلاؤمهم الاجتماعي.
Profil épidémiologique de la syphilis pendant la grossesse dans l’État d’Amapá, Amazonie, Brésil, entre 2018 et 2022
Authors: Amanajás Emarine Carla Almeida , Dias Claudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos , Dendasck Carla Viana , Araújo Maria Helena Mendonça de , Fecury Amanda Alves
Published: September 2024

La syphilis est une infection sexuellement transmissible (IST) qui, pendant la grossesse, peut provoquer des avortements, des malformations fœtales, la cécité, la surdité, des déficiences mentales et/ou la mort à la naissance. Elle est considérée comme un outil important dans l’évaluation de la qualité des soins prénatals. Cet article vise à dresser le profil épidémiologique de la syphilis chez les femmes enceintes dans l’État de l’Amapá, en Amazonie, Brésil, entre 2018 et 2022, à partir des données du DATASUS. 2 069 cas de syphilis chez les femmes enceintes ont été signalés pendant la période de l’étude. Une augmentation du nombre de cas a été observée entre 2018 et 2019, passant de 282 à 364 cas. En 2020, probablement en raison de la pandémie, le nombre de diagnostics a diminué à 309. L’année 2021 a enregistré le plus grand nombre de cas avec un total de 594, suivie de 2022 avec 520 cas. La majorité des patientes étaient des femmes métisses, ayant un niveau d’enseignement fondamental complet et âgées de 20 à 39 ans. La classification clinique la plus fréquente était la syphilis primaire, une période à forte probabilité de transmission verticale. Bien que la majorité des cas aient été signalés dans la municipalité de Macapá, la capitale de l’État était la seule capitale du Brésil où le taux de détection de la syphilis chez les femmes enceintes était inférieur à la moyenne de l’État. Des cas provenant d’îles du Pará, comme Afuá, Breves et Chaves, ont également été enregistrés, probablement en raison de la proximité de ces municipalités avec des centres de référence de santé situés dans des municipalités de l’Amapá. Ainsi, l’Amapá a enregistré un taux de détection de la syphilis chez les femmes enceintes de 36,24 en 2021 et de 34,52 cas pour 1 000 naissances vivantes en 2022, ce qui en fait le quatrième taux le plus élevé du pays et le deuxième de la région nord. Au vu des résultats, la nécessité de mettre en place des stratégies de prévention pour la population vulnérable, ainsi que de garantir un diagnostic et un traitement appropriés des cas de syphilis chez les femmes enceintes, est soulignée afin d’éviter l’incidence de la syphilis congénitale et d’autres complications, en particulier dans les régions rurales.
Amor romántico y muerte voluntaria. Vida y obra de Manuel Acuña
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Godínez Aldrete Abraham
Published: September 2024

Este libro es una investigación que utiliza el método psicoanalítico de caso para indagar las relaciones entre amor y muerte en el romanticismo. Abraham Godínez toma el caso de Manuel Acuña para hacer una fábrica de caso y así poder aclarar la relación que hay entre el suicidio y el amor puro. Al cuestionar la interpretación romántica de la muerte de Manuel Acuña que se ha hecho popular gracias al poema el “Nocturno” dedicado a Rosario de la Peña, se crean nuevas interpretaciones de la obra del poeta y se comprende mejor el acto de morir por voluntad propia. Después de leer un ensayo que difundía avances preliminares de esta obra, José Emilio Pacheco -en una comunicación personal mediante un correo electrónico- escribió: "Me gustó mucho el ensayo sobre Acuña. Usted dirá que es un texto psicoanalítico y sin duda lo es pero también me resulta un ejemplo excelente de crítica literaria: da interés a lo que antes no interesaba y hace verlo que no había visto." José Emilio Pacheco, 26 de enero de 2009
Riqueza de hormigas (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) en suelos salinos sometidos a tratamiento de electrorremediación
Authors:   Facultad de Ciencias, UNAM, Castaño Meneses Gabriela , Pérez-Velázquez Daniela , Callejas-Chavero Alicia ,   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ibáñez Abel ,   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Bustos Erika ,   Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, S. C.
Published: September 2024

La salinidad en el suelo es uno de los principales factores que afecta su fertilidad, así como la abundancia y riqueza de organismos que ahí se encuentran, entre ellos las hormigas. En este trabajo se analizó la comunidad de hormigas presente en suelos del antiguo Lago de Texcoco antes y después de la aplicación de un tratamiento de electrorremediación química (TER), para rehabilitar los suelos en tres áreas con distinto grado de salinidad. En total se registraron siete especies de hormigas en el estudio. Las especies Pogonomymrex barbatus, Solenopsis aurea y Tapinoma sessile mostraron tolerancia a las condiciones de salinidad, así como al TER, ya que antes y después de su aplicación permanecieron en el área, mientras que Hyponopnera puctatissima y dos especies del género Pheidole resultaron ser más sensibles a la salinidad, y sólo se registraron después del TER. Finalmente, el TER mostró un efecto positivo en la comunidad de hormigas, sugiriendo que puede ser un buen método, ya que promueve la reincorporación de fauna edáfica con la que se acelera la recuperación y fertilidad de los suelos con altas concentraciones de sales.
The coreine spermatheca: morphological structure and terminology (Heteroptera: Coreidae: Coreinae)
Authors:   Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle,, Pluot-Sigwalt Dominique , Moulet Pierre ,   Museum Requien, Histoire naturelle
Published: September 2024

In order to introduce a forthcoming paper devoted to the different types of spermatheca within the Coreidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera), the morphology of the cuticular parts of the coreine spermatheca is here described in detail and illustrated through the example of Coreus marginatus (Linnaeus, 1758), the type species of the type genus of the Coreinae, the subfamily comprising the majority of coreid bugs. Definition and terminology are given for the three morphologically and functionally distinct parts of the organ: (1) the apical seminal receptacle (sperm storage chamber) covered with the efferent ductules of the numerous glandular units forming the spermathecal gland; (2) the intermediate part (muscular pump apparatus) and its own distinct regions, distal, middle and proximal; (3) the spermathecal duct, either simple or with differentiated part along its length. Main variations of these different parts within the Coreinae are mentioned. The presence of two vaginal structures often associated with the coreid spermatheca is also briefly mentioned: the sclerotized ring encircling the parieto-vaginal gland and the fecundation groove
New species of Lachesilla (Psocodea: Psocomorpha: Lachesillidae), in species group Corona, from Guerrero and Chiapas, Mexico
Authors:   Instituto de Biología, García Aldrete Alfonso Neri
Published: September 2024

Three species of Lachesilla, in species group Corona, one from Guerrero and two from Chiapas, México, are here described and illustrated; their affinities are indicated, and a general account of species group Corona is presented.
A review of the small carrion beetle genus Dissochaetus Reitter (Coleoptera: Leiodidae: Cholevinae) of Central America
Authors:   Canadian Museum of Nature, B Peck Stewart , Cook Joyce
Published: September 2024

Descriptions or diagnoses, a key to species, new records, and distribution maps are presented for 28 species of Dissochaetus Reitter, 1884 from the countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama). An additional previously recorded species (D. monilis (Murray)) was not recognized. Eight new species are described: D. ancyclostylus Peck and Cook n. sp. of Panama and Costa Rica; D. barrahonda Peck and Cook n. sp. of Costa Rica; D. carinatus Peck and Cook n. sp. of Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama; D. cerroverde Peck and Cook n. sp. of El Salvador; D. chelatus Peck and Cook n. sp. of Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico; D. dendrodes Peck and Cook n. sp. of Guatemala; D. multisetus Peck and Cook of El Salvador and Guatemala; and D. platyformis Peck and Cook n. sp. of Panama and Costa Rica. New records are given for Dissochaetus ovalis (Kirsch) in Panama; D. hetschkoi Reitter in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama; D. fimbriatus (Matthews) in Costa Rica and Panama; D. obscurus Portevin in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; D. latitarsis Jeannel in Costa Rica; D. mexicanus Jeannel in Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; D. angustilis Salgado-Costas in Costa Rica and Panama; D. confusus Salgado-Costas in Costa Rica and Panama; D. costaricensis Salgado-Costas in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; D. forticornis Salgado-Costas in Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama; D. solisi Salgado-Costas in Costa Rica; D. unidentatus Salgado-Costas in Costa Rica; D. chiapensis Peck and Cook in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama; D. claviformis Peck and Cook in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras; D. lobatus Peck and Cook in El Salvador and Honduras; D. newtoni Peck and Cook in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama; and D. reniformis Peck and Cook in Honduras. All the species are carrion and dung scavengers in semi-arid to wet forests, from near sea-level to 2600 m in elevation, and some are known as troglophilic scavengers on bat guano in caves or in burrows of Orthogeomys Merriam (Geomyidae) rodents, and debris piles of Eciton Latreille Army ant bivouacs.
The Neural Network Predictive Technologies for Crisis Classification and Bankruptcy Assessment of Trade Industry Entities
Authors:   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Bilotserkivskyi Oleksandr B. , Momotkov Ihor S. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Gudymenko Viacheslav P. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute»
Published: September 2024

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant increase in the number of business bankruptcies. Timely assessment of bankruptcy risk is critical for making effective management decisions. The aim of the study is to develop an adaptive model for assessing the propensity of an enterprise to bankruptcy based on fuzzy neural networks, taking into account the specifics of the Ukrainian market in wartime. To achieve the aim, several stages were carried out: formation of a sample of enterprises in the trade industry; determination of crisis classes using cluster analysis; building a fuzzy neural network using the Fuzzy Logic Toolbox package in MATLAB; training the network on historical data and testing on new data. At the first stage, a sample of enterprises is formed, with the help of which the model will be trained. At the second stage, classes of crisis (threat of bankruptcy) are formed. At the third stage, with the help of the apparatus of fuzzy neural networks, a membership function with a certain set of parameters is formed. With the help of this function, it is possible to attribute this or that enterprise with a certain degree of belonging to one of the classes of crisis formed at the previous stage. The fourth stage is to check the adequacy of the obtained model and the possibility of its practical use. At the fifth stage, the practical implementation of the model is carried out: with the help of the membership function, the propensity of the researched enterprise to bankruptcy is determined, that is, to what extent the studied enterprise belongs to one or another class of crisis. As a result of the application of the proposed algorithm, a fuzzy neural network was built, which used the financial indicators of Ukrainian enterprises. To train the model, a dataset was used that included 12 enterprises in the trade industry. The developed model allows to classify enterprises by the level of financial sustainability with high accuracy. Fuzzy neural networks have been shown to be an effective tool for predicting bankruptcy under uncertainty. The use of fuzzy neural networks made it possible to take into account uncertainty and adapt to changes in the external environment. The obtained results indicate the perspective of using fuzzy neural networks to assess the financial sustainability of enterprises. The developed model can be used as a tool for early detection of signs of crisis and making timely managerial decisions.
Practical Aspects of Hotel and Restaurant Business Development in Ukraine Based on the Use of the jSolutions Restaurant Module
Authors:   Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, Vilkhivska Olga V. , Vilkhivskyi Vladyslav V. ,   Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
Published: September 2024

The article conducts a practical study of the aspects of the development of the hotel and restaurant business in Ukraine and reviews the jSolutions module «Restaurant». Its functionality, main characteristics and advantages in comparison with other software solutions for the restaurant business (RB) are described. The main aspects of the dynamics of development of the RB are allocated, which includes: introduction of POS-systems; online ordering and delivery; use of CRM systems; analytics and Big Data; social media and digital marketing; virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), kitchen automation and inventory, cybersecurity. A list of functions provided by the jSolutions module «Restaurant» is provided. It is noted that the module consists of two parts: BACK OFFICE and FRONT OFFICE. BACK OFFICE allows users to create calculation cards, create menus, set up outlets for implementation in FRONT OFFICE, works with invoices and orders. It is also possible to set up a discount or bonus system for visitors to the establishment. Users of FRONT OFFICE are bartenders, cashiers or administrators who work in TouchScreen mode, taking orders from visitors, creating invoices and settling customers. The module includes 4 TouchScreen modes, each of which is designed for different aspects of work, namely: automation of the cook’s workplace (the cook can mark the preparation of each dish to order, which helps to optimize the process of work in the kitchen and ensures timely processing of orders); TouchScreen self-service (the interface allows users to independently create orders from the menu without the help of a waiter, cashier or administrator); Cashier’s TouchScreen (the interface allows the bartender, cashier or administrator to create a customer account and make payments on this account); Waiter’s TouchScreen (the interface is used to record food orders and their delivery). Such additional unique functions of the jSolutions «Restaurant» module as «Cash Collection», «Cancellation of Bills», «Table Reservation», «WEB-Interface for Ordering Meals» (the functionality is intended for registration in the database of food orders in places where the desktop version of jCatering is not installed), «Mobile version of the waiter’s workplace», etc. Attention is focused on the fact that IT significantly affects the increase in restaurant revenues due to the optimization of operations, improvement of the quality of service, effective marketing and expansion of sales channels. Investing in modern IT solutions will help restaurants stay competitive, improve operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable revenue growth.
Functioning of the Accounting System in the Context of the Formation of the Information Policy of an Economic Entity
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Kuz Vasyl I.
Published: September 2024

In order to obtain competitive advantages by an economic entity, there is an urgent need to develop and approve an information policy, which inevitably leads to the need to revise the organizational, technical, methodical and methodological aspects of the functioning of the accounting system of an economic entity as a dominant component of information support for the process of managerial decision-making. The aim of the article is to study and substantiate approaches to the identification of types of information policy, adaptation to its provisions of the organizational, technical, methodical and methodological components of the accounting system of an economic entity. The article identifies a system of principles that should correspond to the process of formation of information policy, substantiates the need to divide it into types in order to form an information model that will correspond to each of them. The influence of the provisions of the information policy on the functioning of the accounting system of an economic entity is determined. The necessity of identification of additional accounting subsystems in order to fulfill the tasks of maximalist and target-based information policy, which make it possible to produce integrated reporting at the final stages of the accounting process, which is a relevant source of data for external users, is substantiated. A theoretical characterization (purpose; principles and requirements; subject of formation; accounting support; form and format; users; reporting period) of the organizational, methodical and methodological components of the process of formation of integrated reporting of an economic entity is provided. The tools for regulating the provisions of the chosen information policy of an economic entity are indicated, which will ensure the mutual coordination of its goals and approaches to information processing.
Organizational and Economic Support for the Functioning of the Inclusive Economy in Ukraine
Authors:   Poltava State Agrarian University, Zaitsev Yurii O. , Petrenko Dmytro A. ,   Kharkіv National University of Radioelectronics
Published: September 2024

The article substantiates the need to introduce an inclusive economy in Ukraine as a transformational strategy that can lead to sustainable development and social justice. It is emphasized that an inclusive economy, focused on economic growth and reducing social inequality, has significant prospects for Ukraine, as the country faces numerous economic and social problems. The article analyzes in detail the current state of the inclusive economy in Ukraine, highlights the potential advantages of this approach. The authors characterized the conception of an inclusive economy, emphasizing that it goes beyond simple economic indicators and includes social dimensions such as equality and justice. An inclusive economy ensures that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have equal opportunities to participate in and benefit from economic activities. The article proposes a comprehensive strategy, including short- and long-term measures. In the short term, there is a need for targeted interventions to alleviate poverty and provide immediate assistance to the most vulnerable population strata. This can include direct financial aid, subsidies for basic services, and emergency employment programs. In the long term, the focus should be on structural reforms that create a fairer economic environment. This includes reforms in: education and health to ensure universal access; labor market policies that promote inclusive employment; a social safety net that provides security for those in need. The article highlights the successful practices of developed countries that have achieved significant results in reducing social inequality and ensuring equal access to economic opportunities. Purposeful adaptations of these international practices to the conditions of Ukraine are suggested, emphasizing the role of the audiences – government officials, private sector leaders and civil society representatives – in this process. The authors argue that these measures, combined with the strong commitment of all stakeholders, can pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable economic future for Ukraine. Engaging audiences is essential for the successful implementation of an inclusive economy.
Enhancing Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Through Coadministration of FDA-Approved Immunomodulators and Melatonin
Authors: Ozverel Cenk Serhan , Erdag Emine
Published: September 2024

Objective: The primary goal of this study was to assess the binding characteristics and affinities of melatonin and certain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved lipophilic drugs used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with the brain and muscle Arnt-like 1 (BMAL1) clock protein. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate their potential as modulators of BMAL1 activity for therapeutic applications in MS.Methods: Molecular docking and simulation studies were conducted to investigate the interactions between the BMAL1 protein and the selected agents as ligands. Docking simulations were performed using AutoDock Vina, and key interactions were analyzed with Biovia Discovery Studio Visualizer. A molecular dynamics simulation was conducted using GROMACS 2020.4 and the binding free energies were calculated using the molecular mechanics/Poisson-Boltzmann surface area (MM/PBSA) method. The pharmacokinetic properties of the ligands were predicted using the BOILED-Egg model implemented in the SwissADME web tool.Results: Melatonin demonstrated the highest binding affinity (-8.5 kcal/mol) and most favorable binding free energy (-245.26±1.27 kJ/mol) with BMAL1, suggesting its potential synergistic activity with other FDA-approved drugs in MS therapy. The pharmacokinetic analysis indicated that all three ligands were likely to cross the blood-brain barrier and exhibit high gastrointestinal absorption, with teriflunomide and melatonin potentially achieving a better profile.Conclusion: This study highlights the potential of concomitant use of melatonin to modulate BMAL1 activity, providing a foundation for developing targeted chronotherapeutic strategies in MS treatment.
Exploring the Interaction Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Authors: Lee Bora , Lee Sang Haak
Published: September 2024

Recent evidence suggests that the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is higher in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) than in the general population, and coexistence of OSA and IPF is associated with a poor prognosis. The relationship between OSA and IPF is complicated and may be bidirectional. This review focuses on recent research about the epidemiology, pathophysiologic links, prognosis, and management of the two disorders. Early recognition and intervention may enhance survival rates, hence better screening methods and appropriate treatment should be further investigated.
Application Of FMEA Method In Halal Risk Determination On Halal Poultry Slaughtering Operations
Authors: Ramli Mohd Hasli , Rosman Arieff Salleh , Jamaludin Mohammad Aizat
Published: September 2024

The importance of halal slaughtered chicken has become crucial in the era of globalization and complex supply chains. The rising awareness among Muslim communities regarding the integrity of slaughtered chicken products has led to a focus on adhering to halal compliance standards and Islamic law. This study aims to qualitatively analyze the halal risk points in chicken slaughtering operations, by using the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) method, in order to identify potential halal risks and ensure the integrity of halal chicken products. This qualitative study uses a analysis approach by examining secondary sources including journals, articles, guidelines and standards related to halal slaughtering process. In this study, seven Halal Risk Points (HRP) have been identified in the entire halal slaughtering process of broilers. Based on the results of the risk assessment through the FMEA method, each determined HRP will be assessed based on the severity, occurrence and detection rating scale. The final result of this study found that only six HRPs have a Risk Priority Number (RPN) value that exceeds 100. Therefore, corrective action recommendations are proposed to prevent any halal non-compliance from occurring on the process involved. Overall, the FMEA framework in this study is a new approach in guaranteeing the integrity of chicken slaughter products and is able to have a positive impact on the halal chicken slaughter industry players and also the implementers of the halal management system.
Expansion, Topology and Entropy
Authors:   Retired/Independent Researcher, Germany, Pommerenke Gerd
Published: September 2024

Object of this work is, to determine, if objects observed more distant are moving away faster than less distant ones. The escape velocity Hr is defined by the HUBBLE-Parameter H, locally H0, which is proportional to the reciprocal of the age T. The calculations are based on a model of Cornelius LANCZOS, outlined at a lecture on the occasion of the Einstein-Symposium 1965 in Berlin [1] and [2]. The model defines the expansion of the universe as a consequence of the existence of a metric wave field. That field also should be the reason for all relativistic effects, both SR and GR. In the context of this work the propagation function of that wave field is determined. Its phase rate is equal to the reciprocal of PLANCK's smallest increment r0. Even the other PLANCK-units set up the basis of the model being functions of space and time.With it, the model leads to a quantization of the universe into single lineelements with the size of r0. Thus, a kind of finite-element-method becomes possible, at which point the single elements are explicitly defined by the wave function. As per definition, objects in the free fall, aren't moving either with respect to the metrics and are carried-with during expansion. With the help of the propagation function it's possible to calculate the HUBBLE-Parameter H even for greater distances. Furthermore the entropy of the universe as a whole is determined considering the special topology of the universe
The Evolving Epidemiology of Infective Endocarditis: An Observational Study from Western India
Authors:   Department of Clinical Research, Marengo CIMS Hospital, India, Ramar Dharshni , Vyas Aditya , Madan Surabhi ,   Department of Infectious Diseases, Marengo CIMS Hospital, India, Rana Manish ,   Department of Community Medicine, GMERS Medical College, India
Published: September 2024

Background: Over the last few decades, the epidemiology and the management of infective endocarditis (IE) is undergoing significant evolution and advancements respectively. Many studies from the developed world and some from India have brought this to light. Objective: To study demography, risk factors, microbiological spectrum, clinical profile, management, and outcome of IE in a tertiary care setup in western India. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective observational study of 90 patients diagnosed with definite as well as possible IE and admitted to the intensive care units (ICU) and wards in our institute from April 2015 to May 2022. Demographics, signs and symptoms, laboratory results, echocardiography, radiological findings, treatment, and outcomes were studied. Results: 73 (81.1%) were definite and 17 (18.9%) were possible cases of IE. 93.3% cases were community-acquired, 6.7% were hospital acquired. Mean age of the patients was 43.3 + or - 18.8 years. Male: female ratio was 4.3:1. 62.2% had an underlying cardiac illness, with congenital heart disease (CHD) being the most common (18.9%) followed by rheumatic heart disease (RHD) (16.5%). Fever, weight loss, dyspnea, and cough were the common presenting symptoms. 69 (76.7 %) patients had native valve IE, 13 (14.4%) had prosthetic valve IE, 6 (6.7%) had vegetations on the endothelium without involvement of the valves, 2 (2.2%) patients had vegetations on the prosthetic material used for repair of congenital heart defects. About 48% of patients had a history of prior receipt of antibiotics. Blood cultures were positive in 48 (53.3%) patients. Most common valve infected was the mitral valve (MV) and the most common organisms isolated were the viridans group of streptococci (VGS), with penicillin (Pn) MIC <0.5 mcg/ml of all but one isolate. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), done in 17 patients, improved the pick-up of abnormal echo findings from 83.3% to 91.1%. Ceftriaxone was the most common antibiotic used. Surgery was done in 22 (24.4%) patients. 67 (74.4%) patients were cured, 14 (15.6%) patients died and 9 (10%) patients were lost to follow-up. Conclusion: The increasing age of patients, absence of any underlying cardiac ailment, the importance of TEE in patients with high suspicion of IE, and the trend towards early surgery were the important aspects highlighted with respect to the changes happening in the field of IE. Almost all the strains of VGS, the most common isolated organisms, retained their sensitivity to Pn and ceftriaxone, making the treatment possible with once-a-day dosing of ceftriaxone monotherapy, highlighting the utilization of outpatient antibiotic therapy (OPAT).
Determinants of Hepatitis B Viral Infection among Pregnant Women in Greater Monrovia, Liberia
Authors:   Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Kohar Henry Torbandu , Afari Edwin , Kenu Ernest , Wurapa Frederick ,   Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Asumah Adu George ,   National Malaria Elimination Programme, Public Health Division, Ghana Health Service, Accra, Ghana, Addo Henry Ofosu ,   Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana
Published: September 2024

Background: The global prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection is estimated to affect over 2 billion individuals, with a notable proportion ranging from 6% to 25% residing in the Sub-Saharan African region. The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone has been estimated to be approximately 2%. However, current understanding of the actual risk factors associated with HBV in the Greater Monrovia remains unclear. Consequently, this study aimed to identify the factors associated with hepatitis B viral infection among pregnant women residing in Greater Monrovia, Liberia. Methods: An unmatched case control study of 141 cases of HBV infected pregnant women and 141 controls was conducted. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle activities and medical related risk factors were collected for both groups with a structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate analyses established associations between the HBV infection and risk factors studied. Results: In all, 141 cases of HBV infected pregnant women and 141 controls participated in this study. The mean age of cases was 35.6 years (SD ±9.5) and 36.1 years (SD ±8.4) for controls. Low-income level <100 dollars [aOR 13.0 (4.48-37.82, p<0.001)], employment [aOR 0.04 (0.09-0.18) p<0.001], STI history [aOR 5.19 (1.68-16.02, p=0.004)] and living with a HBV infected person [aOR 35.11 (4.24-58.90), p=0.001] were factors associated with HBV infection among pregnant women in Greater Monrovia. Conclusion: The risk factors of HBV infection among pregnant women in Greater Monrovia were engagement in formal employment, low-income level, history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and residing with an individual infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Control efforts by designated state institutions should include advocacy and awareness creation on HBV status identification, safe sex, and vaccination of uninfected individuals.
Small-scale geographic factors promote a high diversity of amphibians and reptiles in Colombia
Authors: Meneses-Pelayo Elson , Cardozo Víctor Hugo Serrano , Ramírez-Pinilla Martha Patricia
Published: September 2024

Analysing spatial biodiversity patterns in amphibians and reptiles is key to understanding the main drivers of community ecological structure, biogeography, and guiding conservation strategies. Our goal is to map patterns of taxonomic change and unravel the geographic and environmental factors driving species turnover among the biomes found in the Sogamoso river basin (SRB), which tributes to the inter-Andean middle Magdalena valley in Colombia, a hyperdiverse region at high-risk from human activities. The study area encompasses lowland forest, submontane, montane and high-elevation Andean habitats, with distinct biomes defined by elevation and physiographic characteristics. To do this, we compared species richness among different biomes and describe their variation along the altitudinal gradient. We collected data from literature and revision of specimens deposited in herpetological collections. Species distribution models were used to estimate geographic ranges and species composition was analysed among biomes using a presence/absence matrix. Generalised Dissimilarity Modelling (GDM) was employed to explore spatial turnover patterns of species composition. We observed that species richness of both amphibians and reptiles was the highest in the tropical humid forest biome and the lowest occurred mainly in the Sub-Andean semiarid vegetation. The spatial pattern of species turnover was the same for amphibians and reptiles and revealed an extreme similarity with the previous delimitation of the five biomes, which are supported by a combination of biotic, abiotic and anthropogenic factors. This study provides valuable baseline information for the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in the SRB and highlights the importance of considering geographic and environmental factors in understanding species distribution and turnover in the region. Keywords: Sogamoso River, herpetofauna, richness patterns, turnover species, ecological structure
التسويق الفيروسي عـبر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي وانعكاسه على السلوك الشرائي
Authors: كاطع قيصر جبار , الراوي بشرى جميل
Published: September 2024

يستند التسويق الفيروسي إلى العلاقات الاجتماعية والرسائل الإبداعية لخلق عَلاقة تبادلية مفيدة للمنظمة وجمهورها، لزيادة انتشار علامتها التجارية بتكاليف منخفضة والوصول إلى أكبر عدد من العملاء. لذا تَتحدد البحث بالكشف عن علاقة التسويق الفيروسي للعلامات التجارية "أبل وسامسونك" عبر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي بالسلوك الشرائي للمستهلكين، ومصادر المعلومات التي يعتمدها الجمهور للبحث عن تفاصيل المنتجات والخدمات قبل الشراء، ودوافع المستخدمين لمتابعة المنشورات التسويقية على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي، وأساليب التسويق الفيروسي وتكتيكاته التي تزيد من ولاء المستهلك للعلامات التجارية. واعتمد البَاحِث المنهج المسحي، باستخدام الاستبانة، واختار "العينة العشوائية المتعددة المراحل"، وبلغ حجم عينة البحث (500) مبحوثٍ/ةٍ مِن مدينةِ بغداد المركز بجانبيها "الكرخ، والرصافة"، وممّن بلغت أعمارهم (18 عاماً فأكثر) مِن النساءِ والرجال، ومِن مستخدميّ/ ات مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي. وتوصل البَاحِث إلى أن نسبة كبيرة من عينة البحث تشارك منشوراتهم، وتُعدّ "مشاركات الأصدقاء عبر صفحاتهم" من اكثر المنشورات جذبا، وهذا يزيد من معرفة عينة البحث بالعلامة التجارية، إذ يشارك المبحوثون عندما يشعرون بأنها تفيد الأصدقاء. وتزداد ثقة غالبية المبحوثين عندما يتعرضون إلى رسائل تسويقية من الصفحات الموثقة بالعلامة الزرقاء، واتفق غالبية المبحوثين على أن المعلومات التي تقدمها الشركات عبر منصاتهم "كافية بشكل مناسب"، وأن دوافع المبحوثين لمتابعة هذه المعلومات هي "احتواء المنشور على عروض وتخفيضات". وتُعدّ من أهم الأسباب التي تدفع المبحوثين للشراء الكترونياً.
معالجة الفضائيات الكردية لأخبار الحكومة الاتحادية
Authors: حسين سندس عبدالوهاب , محمد عمار طاهر
Published: September 2024

يهدف البحث للكشف عن المعالجة الإخبارية التي تقوم بها القناتان الناطقة باللغة الكردية لأخبار الحكومة الاتحادية، وتحديد أُطر المعالجة الإخبارية لأخبار الحكومة الاتحادية في النشرات الإخبارية لفضائيتيRudaw، NRT، والتعرف على نوعية المضمون والكشف عن شكل المادة الإخبارية لأخبار الحكومة الاتحادية، واستخدم البحث الحصر الجزئي المتمثل بمجتمع البحث لمدة (ثلاثة أشهر) لرصد أخبار الحكومة الاتحادية في النشرات الإخبارية التي تتزامن مع قبل وأثناء وبعد موعد الانتخابات البرلمانية الاتحادية في قناتي Rudaw  وNRT، واستند البحث إلى المنهج المسحي بالاعتماد على أكثر من أسلوب في جمع البيانات وتحليلها، وتم استخدام أدوات الملاحظة والمقابلة واستمارة تحليل المضمون، وقد توصل البحث إلى أهم النتائج، من أبرزها: يزداد الاهتمام بأخبار الحكومة الاتحادية في القناتين الناطقة باللغة الكردية في حال وجود الأزمات أو لتحقيق مكاسب معينة. ركزت القناتان الناطقة باللغة الكردية في نشراتها الإخبارية من حيث معالجة مضامين أخبار الحكومة الاتحادية على الأخبار السياسية بالمرتبة الأولى.القناتان الناطقتان باللغة الكردية اختلفت بالمعالجة الإخبارية، واهتمت بإبراز "التقرير" في الشكل الإخباري للنشرة الإخبارية بعدّه العامل الرئيس والعنصر الأساس في النشرات الإخبارية.ركزت القناتان الكردية الفضائية على الشكل الفني لتقديم الأخبار، وأبرزت فئة (الخبر المدعوم بالتقرير الميداني) و(الخبر المدعوم بالتقرير الداخلي) في إيصال المعلومة إلى المشاهد بطريقة مختلفة عن الأشكال الفنية الأخرى.
EVALUATING LABORATORY WEBSITE USABILITY THROUGH THE SYSTEM USABILITY SCALE (SUS)
Authors: Ma'wa Safarah Putri , Damayanti Friska , Etruly Niki
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The Manual Drawing Laboratory and Computer Laboratory of the Furniture Design Study Program are some of the infrastructures used to support learning and practicum in the Polytechnic of Furniture Industry and Wood Processing. Services at these two laboratories utilize the Laboratory website which can be accessed publicly via the address https://labdesainfurnitur.poltek-furnitur.ac.id/, in which the purpose of developing the website is to simplify the process for stakeholders to access information regarding practicum activities conducted in the laboratories. Ease of access to this information needs to be evaluated, especially related to usability on the website. The evaluation of the laboratory website's usability is performed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) method, which provides a structured approach to measuring the effectiveness and user experience of the website. It is hoped to obtain a representation of the user's experience of the function and appearance of the laboratory website as advice on what features might be developed to improve the services. According to the results of data processing from 44 respondents, the average SUS score was 59.32. Based on this score, the Acceptability Range category is still in the marginal range, meaning there are still several things that need to be corrected or improved so the website can help in the daily operational activities of the laboratory.            Keywords: laboratory; SUS; usability; user; website  Abstrak: Laboratorium Gambar dan Laboratorium Komputer Program Studi Desain Furnitur merupakan sarana penunjang praktikum di Politeknik Industri Furnitur dan Pengolahan Kayu. Pelayanan pada kedua laboratorium ini telah memanfaatkan website yang dapat diakses secara publik melalui alamat https://labdesainfurnitur.poltek-furnitur.ac.id/, pemanfaatan website bertujuan untuk memudahkan para pengguna dalam memperoleh informasi seputar kegiatan praktikum di laboratorium di setiap waktu. Adanya pemanfaatan teknologi informasi tersebut perlu dievaluasi untuk mengetahui kegunaan website bagi para pengguna serta sebagai masukan untuk pengelola laboratorium dalam mengembangkan website di masa mendatang. Evaluasi website laboratorium dilakukan dengan metode System Usability Scale (SUS). Melalui evaluasi kegunaan pada website laboratorium diharapkan diperoleh representasi pengalaman pengguna terhadap fungsi dan tampilan website laboratorium dan diperoleh saran fitur-fitur yang dapat dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan di laboratorium. Data yang diperoleh sebanyak 44 responden menghasilkan skor SUS dengan rata-rata 59,32. Berdasarkan skor tersebut, rentang akseptabilitas website masih berada pada rentang marginal, sehingga masih ada beberapa fitur yang perlu ditingkatkan agar website dapat membantu kegiatan operasional laboratorium sehari-hari. Kata kunci: kegunaan; laboratorium; pengguna; SUS; website
Clinical Symptoms of Patients with Early-Stage and Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Shofwana Haura Almash Aulia , Hidayati Hanik Badriyah , Saraswati Wita , Tjokroprawiro Brahmana Askandar
Published: September 2024

Background: Ovarian cancer is a malignant neoplasm originating from ovarian cells with different histological types depending on the subtype. It can affect women of all ages. Ovarian cancer ranks third in terms of incidence among diagnosed female cancer patients, following breast and cervical cancer. Ovarian cancer often doesn’t present specific/clear symptoms. As a result, only a small number of patients are diagnosed at an early stage (20%). The study aimed to analyze the clinical complaints experienced by ovarian cancer patients, both in early and advanced stages before diagnosis. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study analyzes clinical complaints before the diagnosis of early and advanced-stage ovarian cancer patients. The study was conducted in the Gynecology-Oncology inpatient ward at Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital in 2021, utilizing medical record data. Results: A total of 98 patients (21 patients with early-stage, and 77 patients with advanced-stage) were analyzed. The majority of the patients are aged 45-58 years (49%), work as homemakers (32.7%), and are married (63.3%). The three most common complaints experienced by subjects with early-stage ovarian cancer were abdominal/pelvic pain (23.8%), abdominal/pelvic pressure (28.6%), and abdominal distension (42.9%), while in patients with advanced-stage ovarian cancer were abdominal/ pelvic pain (32.7%), abdominal distension (42.9%), and abdominal discomfort (bloating, early satiety, feeling of fullness, frequent belching, heartburn, nausea and vomiting) (44.2%). Conclusions: The three most common clinical complaints among patients before being diagnosed with early and advanced-stage ovarian cancer in the inpatient ward of Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital Surabaya in 2021 were similar. The recognition of these complaints and several risk factors are expected to assist in the earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer.