bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GENERATION OF HYPERSONIC WAVES UPON IRRADIATION OF SILICON WITH LIGHT, THEIR PROPAGATION AND INFLUENCE ON LIVING ORGANISMS: COMPUTER SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENT
Authors: Stepanov A. , Popov A. , Kovalenko A. , Yumanov D. , Dimitrieva A. , Sergeeva K. , Dementiev D. , Nikolskaya A. , Tulovchikov V. , Tetelbaum D.
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a molecular dynamics simulation of hypersonic wave propagation in liquid–solid systems such as aqueous solutions of NaCl and glass (containing Na ions); the role of waveguide properties of Na+–(H2O)n–type clusters is analyzed; the role of Na+–(H2O)n-type clusters in the propagation of hypersonic waves is discussed. The interaction between hypersound and cellular organelles was studied numerically and compared with biological experiments on seeds of spring soft wheat variety Ekada 70, in particular on the effect of this effect on their growth. hypersonic irradiation affects the biometric parameters of spring soft wheat, seed weight and yield. In this case, the time of exposure to this irradiation is of great importance. The smallest plant height in the variant with seed irradiation for
30 minutes was 71 s, and the productive bushiness was 1.8. The indices of general bushiness and the average number of normally developed stems producing grain per plant were also the best in the variant with exposure to seed material irradiation for 100 seconds, the worst in the variant of 30 minutes. From this we can conclude that hypersonic irradiation affects the biometric parameters of spring soft wheat, seed weight and yield. In this case, the time of exposure to this irradiation is of great importance. The data obtained as a result of modeling show that the water-glass interface is a channel for energy transfer from a source of hypersonic waves to a biological object.
STATISTICAL EVALUATION FOR BACTERIA ELECTRO-STIMULATION USING THE DUNNETT METHOD FOR A MICROBIAL FUEL CELL
Authors: Montiel del Cueto A. , Ernandes Sant'yago Adrian , Gonzalez Flores M. , Palomino Jimenez C. , Mendez Albores E. , Gonzalez Fuentes M.
Published: June 2024

A microbial fuel cell is a bioelectrochemical device that uses microorganisms, such as electrogenic bacteria, capable of generating electricity. However, the electrical energy generated depends mainly on the ability of the microorganisms present in the anode to decompose the organic matter contained in an effluent. In this work, an electrochemical setting formed as an anode and a cathode of graphite felt were connected in an electrical circuit to electro-stimulate microorganisms to enhance the biofilm on the anode. In this sense, different potential values were imposed in several electrochemical cells to evaluate chemical oxygen demand, volatile solids, and bacteria increase. Dunnett method was used to find significant differences between treatments, taking a sample without treatment as the control sample.
MDA PHOTOMETRY IN SOLUTIONS: COMPARISON OF METHODS OF DIRECT OPTICAL DENSITY DATA AND DERIVATIVE SPECTROSCOPY
Authors: Smirnova O. , Kalashnikova I. , Kurbatov G.
Published: June 2024

In this study, we analyzed the absorption spectra of the reaction products of aqueous extracts of mouse tissues with thiobarbituric acid, with the aim to determine the concentration of malonic dialdehyde (MDA) in them. The concentration of MDA is an important part of the analysis of the redox status of tissues, which is important in the study of inflammatory reactions, for example, after various stressful effects, as well as in the study of aging. In normal practice, they calculate the concentration of MDA in a solution by its optical density at 532 nm, then these data are related with similar solutions of the tetramethoxypropane (TMP) reaction with known concentration. We have shown that in cases of submicromolar MDA content, fluctuations in the nonspecific background level of the optical density of solutions can be commensurate to the magnitude of the actual absorption signal of the resulting colored adduct. Solutions of biological tissue extracts, due to the additional content of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, are characterized by turbidity, which distorts the absorption spectrum non-linearly. The second derivatives of the absorption spectra deprived of background scattering distortions and can be used for automatic software calculation of the pigment content. Obtaining correct derivatives is complicated by the need to smooth the original spectra. We used two smoothing methods: the moving average method and the Savitsky–Goley filter with a polynomial of the third degree. We compared the data obtained on the basis of measuring the optical densities of solutions at 532 nm with those based on the analysis of the second derivatives of their absorption spectra, and also on the basis of integral sums of the second derivatives in the range of 520-550 nm. The results of calculations using the second derivatives gave 2-5 times lower concentrations of MDA than those obtained from optical densities at the maximum absorption of the adduct. At the same time, the convergence of the data, especially when using integral sums of the second derivatives, turned out to be significantly better than for the zero order, and the resulting errors were 2-3 times smaller.
The Utilization of Family Medicinal Plants by The Community of Tebang Kacang Village, Kubu Raya Regency
Authors: Utari Bela , Mariani Yeni , Arbiastutie Yanieta , Yusro Fathul
Published: June 2024

Family medicinal plants (TOGA) are a form of traditional medicine still used independently by the community, especially by people living on the city's outskirts. Tebang Kacang Village is one of the villages within the administrative area of Kubu Raya Regency, but it is located on the outskirts of Pontianak. This research aims to analyze the use of family medicinal plants in the Tebang Kacang Village community, which is close to the provincial capital and has easy access to modern health facilities. A total of 311 respondents selected using purposive sampling were interviewed in-depth and with a questionnaire as a guide. They were asked about the use of family medicinal plants.The study results show that the people of Tebang Kacang Village still use medicinal plants, especially plants planted and cultivated around their home gardens and gardens or what is known as TOGA. The community used 75 species of plants belonging to 38 plant families. These plants are used not only to treat various diseases but also to care for people's health. The community also uses this family of medicinal plants as food in the form of vegetables and fruit. The people of Tebang Kacang Village mostly use the leaves (45%) and fruit (20%) of TOGA to make medicinal concoctions. These medicinal concoctions are generally prepared by grabbing (51.14%) and used by drinking (53.93%). This research shows that even though this village is relatively close to urban areas, people still choose to use medicinal plants to treat various diseases and maintain health. TOGA is the first choice of treatment.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan dengan penanaman tanaman Hortikultura di Dusun Ngolang, Desa Kuta, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah
Authors: Suprayanti Martia Dewi  , Aluh Nikmatullah  , Muhammad Sarjan  , Hery Haryanto  , Kisman  , Amrul Jihadi
Published: June 2024

Pelatihan dan dukungan budidaya sayuran bagi masyarakat desa penyangga KEK perlu dilakukan secara menyeluruh dan berkelanjutan. Kegiatan pemanfatan lahan pekarangan dilaksanakan di Dusun Ngolang. Tanaman hortikultura ini diharapkan tidak hanya menjamin ketahanan pangan keluarga di masa depan, namun juga memberikan penghasilan tambahan bagi masyarakat setempat jika dirawat dan dikelola dengan baik. Kegiatan diawali dengan melakukan survey lokasi untuk menentukan potensi wilayah dan diskusi dengan penduduk dan local champion setempat. Selanjutnya dilakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan pemanfaatan pekarangan dalam pengembangan budidaya hortikultura melibatkan warga sasaran di Dusun Ngolang. Setelah semua kegiatan dilaksanakan maka dilakukan monitoring dan publikasi melalui jurnal. Universitas Mataram dan ITDC melakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan pengelolaan pekarangan dengan menanam sayuran. Pelatihan telah dilakukan pada tanggal 26 Oktober 2023. Progres budidaya pekarangan di Dusun Ngolang sudah mulai terlihat pada saat pendampingan yang dilakukan pada Bulan November dan Desember 2023. Warga memanfaatkan banyak sekali tidak hanya lahan pekarangan, namun juga lahan-lahan yang tidak termanfaatkan di sekitar rumah mereka.
DIAMINO FLUORETO DE PRATA: SEU USO ASSOCIADO OU NÃO AO VERNIZ FLUORETADO É EFICAZ NO ENFRENTAMENTO DA CÁRIE DE ESTABELECIMENTO PRECOCE?
Authors: Fadini Ana Carolina da Silva , Fernandes Larissa Barbosa , Teixeira, Diego de Andrade , Chevitarese Leila , Silva Luciana Alves Herdy da , Miasato José Massao
Published: June 2024

A cárie dentária é caracterizada como uma disbiose, um desequilíbrio da microbiota no meio bucal. O objetivo desta revisão integrativa da literatura foi analisar artigos publicados entre 2018 e 2023, com a seguinte questão norteadora: o uso do diamino fluoreto de prata (DFP) associado ou não ao verniz fluoretado (VF) é eficaz no enfrentamento da cárie de estabelecimento precoce? Para isso, foi realizada uma busca na base de dados eletrônica Medline (via PubMed), com os descritores “diammine silver fluoride and fluoride varnishes” e os filtros “textos completos”, “ano de publicação - 5 anos”, “estudo clínico”, “estudo clínico randomizado”. Havia 378 artigos resultantes da busca, e após a aplicação dos filtros, restaram 4. Sendo assim, após leitura completa, foram inclusos 4 artigos na revisão, sendo eles publicados na China (2020), na Tailândia (2020 e 2022) e nos Estados Unidos (2023). Após o estudo, notou-se que tanto a aplicação do DFP quanto a do VF são eficazes na prevenção e controle de cárie. Pode-se concluir que a aplicação do DFP associado ou não ao VF apresenta-se eficaz no controle e prevenção da cárie de estabelecimento precoce.
Conversando com o cérebro – Uma introdução a técnicas de estimulação cerebral não invasivas
Authors: Cunha Marchetti Thais , Hiroshi Matsuda Renan , Hugo Souza Victor , Carlos Roque da Silva Filho Antonio , Baffa Oswaldo
Published: June 2024

Ao longo do tempo, diferentes estímulos, tais como visual, sonoro, químico, físico, entre outros, foram empregados para investigar as respostas neurológicas, com o objetivo de decifrar os mecanismos subjacentes ao funcionamento cerebral. As técnicas de estimulação cerebral não invasivas vêm ganhando espaço tanto no aspecto de estratégias terapêuticas para distúrbios neuronais como ferramenta para aumentar a nossa compreensão acerca do cérebro humano. O intuito deste artigo de revisão é fornecer uma introdução à compreensão de três modalidades, sendo elas a estimulação magnética transcraniana, a estimulação elétrica transcraniana e o ultrassom focalizado de baixa intensidade. Esses métodos, ao explorar campos magnéticos, correntes elétricas e ondas ultrassônicas, oferecem novas perspectivas para a compreensão e intervenção nas funções cerebrais, destacando-se como potenciais ferramentas tanto para avanços científicos quanto para aplicações clínicas na manipulação cerebral, principalmente com o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias. Ao longo do texto, também são abordados os métodos de registro das respostas cerebrais provocadas por essas técnicas.
Confissões de Santo Agostinho nas Obras de São Boaventura
Authors: Arns Evaristo P.
Published: June 2024

Por muito que se escreva sobre Santo Agostinho, poucos dados concretos possuímos sôbre a influência do Santo através dos séculos. E. Nebreda, tentando fazer o inventário das principais obras que expõem a vida e as doutrinas do Santo, chega a citar 745 autores. Belo número. No entanto, deve ser muito incompleto o trabalho de pesquisa. São Boaventura, por exemplo, não figura entre os representantes do agostinismo. Mais ainda nos admiramos que um professor de Patrologia do quilate de F. Cayré costume citar apenas o Itinerarium mentis in Deum, como obra de espiritualidade agostiniana. Concede a Santo Tomás um quinhão muito maior do que àquele que considerávamos o herdeiro da escola agostiniana.
Insécurité dans la région du Sahel : Analyse des perceptions des populations sur l’émergence du phénomène dans la ville de Djibo au Burkina Faso
Authors: Barry Sidi
Published: June 2024

RÉSUMÉ: Cet article analyse la problématique de la crise sécuritaire au Burkina Faso à partir des perceptions des populations de la ville de Djibo. Depuis 2016, Djibo est considéré comme l’épicentre de cette crise avec les actions armées revendiquées par le groupe terroriste Ansarul Islam du prédicateur radical Malam Ibrahim Dicko. L’article trace les principales raisons de l’émergence de l’insécurité dans la ville de Djibo à travers les perceptions des acteurs au niveau local. Nous démontrons que l’origine de cette crise sécuritaire est liée à l’instrumentalisation des clivages sociaux et religieux, et à une crise de gouvernance qui se manifeste notamment par les hiérarchies et inégalités sociales productrices de frustrations, le sentiment de l’absence de l’État et la difficile collaboration entre les populations et certaines forces de défense et de sécurité. ABSTRACT: This article examines the security crisis in Burkina Faso through the perceptions of people in the town of Djibo. Since 2016, Djibo has been an epicenter of this crisis amid acts of armed violence claimed by terrorist group Ansarul Islam, led by radical preacher Malam Ibrahim Dicko. The article considers the primary reasons behind the rise of insecurity in the town of Djibo through the lens of local actors. It demonstrates that the origin of the security crisis is linked to the exploitation of social and religious cleavages, and to a governance crisis stemming from frustration over social hierarchies and inequalities, the sentiment of state absence, and the problematic relationship between local populations and elements of the government security forces.
« Vérité et Justice ! » : Commémoration collective et mobilisation sociale au Burkina Faso
Authors: Hagberg Sten
Published: June 2024

RESUME: Cet article analyse les manifestations qui ont lieu le 13 décembre de chaque année au Burkina Faso en commémoration de l’assassinat en 1998 du journaliste Norbert Zongo et de trois de ses compagnons. La mobilisation suite à l’assassinat s’est transformée en mouvement intitulé « vérité et justice » qui a joué un rôle majeur pour la gauche burkinabè, malgré les tentatives d’étouffer l’affaire par le pouvoir de Blaise Compaoré. Le 13 décembre est devenu une fête alternative à la fête nationale du 11 décembre. Après l’insurrection de 2014 qui mit fin au règne du Président Blaise Compaoré, la lutte contre l’impunité a développé une nouvelle dynamique en fusionnant avec des mouvements qui luttent pour des changements sociopolitiques plus larges. L’observation participante des commémorations et des manifestations, conduite par l’auteur, apporte une analyse pour comprendre la reconfiguration de la gauche burkinabè à Ouagadougou depuis 2014. La commémoration de Norbert Zongo révèle des clivages importants au sein de la gauche, entre les anciens révolutionnaires (« les rouges ») et les jeunes de la société civile (« les insurgés »), même si, depuis quelques années, une convergence s’est formée contre l’impérialisme en général, et plus particulièrement contre la politique française. ABSTRACT: This article analyzes the demonstrations taking place on December 13 each year in Burkina Faso to commemorate the 1998 assassination of Journalist Norbert Zongo and three of his companions. At the time, the mobilization following the assassination transformed into a movement entitled “truth and justice” which played a major role for the Burkinabe leftist movement, despite attempts to cover up the affair by the regime of President Blaise Compaoré. Over the years, 13 December has become an alternative holiday to the national independence day of 11 December. After the 2014 insurrection that ended the reign of Compaoré, the fight against impunity developed a new dynamic by merging with movements fighting for broader socio-political changes. The author conducted participant observation of commemorations and manifestations that offers an analysis that aims to understand the reconfiguration of the Burkinabe leftist movements in Ouagadougou since 2014. The commemoration of Norbert Zongo reveals significant divisions within the left, between the old revolutionaries (“the reds”) and the young people from civil society (“the insurgents”), even if, in recent years, a convergence has formed against imperialism in general, and more particularly against French politics.
Interdiction de l’exploitation d’or par drague : Une politique publique à l’épreuve des pratiques clandestines par temps de crise
Authors: Traoré N’gna , Koné Bintou , Sidibé Oumar , Camara Sékou
Published: June 2024

RÉSUMÉ: Sur la partie supérieure du fleuve Niger, dans le cercle de Kangaba réputé riche en or, l’orpaillage alluvionnaire informel « par drague » implique divers acteurs : les Somono, maîtres et usagers habituels de l’eau, les forgerons, les propriétaires fonciers, les pouvoirs communaux, les agents des services techniques, les orpailleurs immigrés, ainsi que des personnes déplacées venues des zones de conflit du Mali. Cependant, face aux effets environnementaux négatifs du dragage, des politiques règlementaires adoptées en 2019 ont interdit l’exploitation de l’or par drague, mais sans succès. Cet article analyse les enjeux économiques et sociaux des dragues en contexte de crise sécuritaire ainsi que les pratiques inégalitaires dans l’application de l’interdiction qui motivent le contournement et légitiment la persévérance de la pratique. ABSTRACT: In the upper reaches of the River Niger, particularly in the gold-rich circle of Kangaba, informal alluvial gold panning by dredging involves a variety of stakeholders: the Somono, the traditional masters and users of the water, blacksmiths, landowners, local authorities, technical service agents, and immigrant gold miners, particularly internally displaced persons from conflict zones. However, in view of the adverse environmental effects of dredging, regulatory policies adopted in 2019 have unsuccessfully banned gold mining by dredging in Mali. This article analyzes the economic and social stakes of dredging, as well as the inequalities in the application of the ban that motivate circumvention and legitimize the persistence of the practice.
Pratiques culturelles et rituelles par temps de crise sécuritaire : la pêche collective de Markala, Mali
Authors: Coulibaly Baba
Published: June 2024

RESUME: Veine nourricière du Mali, et de nombreux autres pays d’Afrique, le fleuve Niger, qui traverse le territoire du Mali sur une distance de 1700 km, constitue un réservoir naturel et culturel d’une valeur exceptionnelle. Depuis 2012, l’insécurité a perturbé les activités et les pratiques des communautés liées au fleuve, dont la pêche collective, qui ont survécu mais dans des conditions instables. L’article analyse les mécanismes et les conditions d’organisation de la pêche collective dans la localité de Markala sur le fleuve Niger dans la nouvelle situation de crise sécuritaire. À Markala, les « gens de l’eau » (les Bozo et les Somono) jouent un rôle de premier plan dans l’organisation de cet évènement qui crée un espace de réjouissance collective et de cohésion sociale. Depuis la réforme de la décentralisation de 1999, l’organisation des pêches collectives sur le fleuve Niger est devenue un champ politique pour les acteurs locaux aux intérêts parfois contradictoires. Plus récemment, avec l’insécurité, la pêche collective se déroule dans des conditions de plus en plus difficiles qui entrainent une forte implication des forces de sécurité. ABSTRACT: The nourishing vein of Mali as well as numerous other African countries, the Niger River, which spans 1700 km across Mali’s territory, constitutes a natural and cultural reservoir of exceptional value. Since 2012, insecurity has disrupted the activities and practices of communities linked to the river, including collective fishing, which has endured but under unstable conditions. This article analyses the mechanisms and organising conditions of collective fishing in the locality of Markala along the Niger River in the new security crisis. In Markala the “people of the water” (the Bozo and the Somono) play a leading role in organizing this event, creating a space for collective celebration and social cohesion. Since the decentralisation reform of 1999, the organisation of collective fishing on the Niger River has become a political arena for local actors with sometimes conflicting interests. More recently, with the insecurity, collective fishing takes place under increasingly challenging conditions, leading to a significant involvement of security forces.
Une anthropologie au service de la nation : un exemple burkinabé
Authors: Kibora Ludovic Ouhonyioué
Published: June 2024

RÉSUMÉ: La problématique de l’engagement du chercheur est un sujet souvent évoqué par les anthropologues et les chercheurs de disciplines voisines, car elle est généralement confrontée à une pratique de terrain. Cet article porte sur une autre forme d’engagement, celle en tant que citoyen au profit de la nation. Cette contribution vise, à travers l’analyse d’une expérience vécue, à montrer comment le chercheur réoriente ses propres interrogations sur les transformations sociales, tout en étant l’objet de sollicitations afin de contribuer à l’élaboration de documents de politiques publiques au profit de l’Etat. Il s’agit de décrire la participation d’un anthropologue volontairement engagé au service de la nation en contexte de crise sécuritaire et d’en analyser les enseignements qui en découlent. ABSTRACT: The problem of researcher commitment is a subject often raised by anthropologists and researchers from neighboring disciplines, generally with regard to with field practice. This article is about another form of engagement: that as a citizen for the benefit of the nation. This article aims, through the analysis of a lived experience, to show how the researcher reorients his own questions on social transformations, while being the subject of requests in order to contribute to the development of public policy documents for the benefit of the state. It is a question of describing the participation of an anthropologist voluntarily engaged in the service of the nation in the context of a security crisis and analyzing the lessons that result from it.
Resección transuretral de próstata
Authors: Abraham Grande Fernández  , Patricia Carrasco Pereira  , Rafael López Coloma
Published: June 2024

La hiperplasia benigna de próstata (HBP) es una enfermedad con una elevada prevalencia en varones y existen nuevas técnicas quirúrgicas desarrolladas en los últimos años que modifican el manejo anestésico de estos pacientes. La utilización de suero salino, tanto en la resección transuretral (RTU) bipolar de próstata como en las técnicas con láser, disminuye el riesgo de síndrome post-RTU clásico sustituyéndolo por un nuevo síndrome post-RTU caracterizado por sobrecarga de volumen y acidosis hiperclorémica. La anestesia intradural sigue siendo nuestra técnica de elección por su perfil de eficiencia y efectividad.
Waste disposal knowledge, attitude, and practices of Barangay Poblacion, Compostela, Cebu, Philippines
Authors: Delfa Guinita Castilla  , Gwyn Marie Judaya Abucay  , Longino Jr. Hayag Aguilar  , Keshia Lou Gonzaga Avila  , Rances Arnado Momo
Published: June 2024

Proper waste disposal knowledge, attitudes, and practices are crucial for fostering effective waste management and ensuring environmental sustainability. This study examined household waste disposal in Barangay Poblacion, Compostela, Cebu, Philippines, with the aim of enhancing waste management and developing sustainable initiatives tailored to local challenges. Data were gathered using survey questionnaires involving 38 household respondents. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study analyzed demographics using percentages and simple means to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) alongside the types of solid waste materials present in households. Thematic coding was used to analyze open-ended questions regarding the problems encountered in waste disposal. The analysis revealed that residents are fully aware of proper waste disposal; however, there is a gap in attitudes and actual practices. The main concern of residents was the insufficient materials and resources for waste disposal, and food scraps were the most common type of household solid waste material with a weight of 1.80 kg/s. The recommended solutions include the implementation of an action plan to improve the attitudes and practices of household residents in Barangay Poblacion, Compostela, Cebu, Philippines.
Comparative analysis of the antimicrobial activity of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles against Botrytis cinerea
Authors: Rohit Rawat  , Akanksha Kashyap  , Laksh Ivane  , Prachi Sharma  , Pooja Gupta
Published: June 2024

Botrytis cinerea, an omnipresent fungal pathogen, poses noteworthy challenges to various agricultural crops worldwide. The emergence of nanotechnology offers promising solutions to combat such pathogens. This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles against Botrytis cinerea. The comparative analysis entails the synthesis of both nanoparticle types followed by demanding evaluation of their antimicrobial activity through various assays including growth inhibition test. Factors such as nanoparticle size, concentration, and exposure duration are systematically varied to elucidate their influence on efficacy. It is discovered that copper oxide nanoparticles have greater antifungal efficacy than copper nanoparticles against Botrytis cinerea. The study revealed that the highest concentration of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles (10-3) had the greatest inhibitory effect on Botrytis cinerea, with OD values of 0.921 and 0.856 concurrently. In contrast, the control group, which did not contain any copper or copper oxide nanoparticles, had the highest mycelial growth inhibition, with an optical density of 1.010. The results showed that the optical densities of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles at concentrations of 10-6 were, respectively, 0.965 and 0.907. On the other hand, concentrations of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles at 10-9 serial dilution resulted in optical densities of 0.982 and 0.892, respectively. The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the applicability of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles as alternatives to conventional fungicides in controlling Botrytis cinerea infections, thereby offering sustainable solutions for agricultural disease management.
Relationship between light triad of personality and self-monitoring and meaning in life among adults
Authors: Swapnil Hyanky  , Trisha Biswas  , Sristi Biswas  , Upasana  , Cynthia Sara James
Published: June 2024

The present study focuses on the relationship between the Johnson (2018) Light Triad Personality Traits (Empathy, Compassion, and Altruism), Self-Monitoring, and Meaning in Life (Presence and Search). Statistical analysis techniques Mann-Whitney U and Spearman’s Rank-Order Correlation were employed to find the gender differences and relationships. In this cross-sectional research design, snowball sampling was used to collect data from 235 Indian adults (84 males and 141 females) who filled out the Self-monitoring Scale (Snyder, 1974), Meaning in Life Questionnaire (Steger, 2006) and Light Triad Scale (Johnson, 2018). The findings showed no significant gender differences in Compassion, Altruism, Presence and Self-monitoring but significant gender differences in Empathy and Search were found in females more than males. There was no relationship between Empathy, and Search, and of Altruism with Presence, and Search. But Compassion had a weak and significant relationship with Presence and Search. Self-monitoring had a weak association with Compassion. Moreover, self-monitoring had no relationship with Empathy, Altruism, Presence and Search.
Quantum computing applications, challenges, and prospects in financial portfolio optimization
Authors: Omoshola S. Owolabi  , Prince C. Uche  , Nathaniel T. Adeniken  , Victoria Tanoh  , Oluwabukola G. Emi-Johnson
Published: June 2024

Quantum computing has the potential to improve financial portfolio optimization by addressing scalability and computational complexity issues. This article explores the application of quantum algorithms to portfolio optimization. It begins by discussing the limitations of classical optimization methods and introduces the basics of quantum computing. Two key quantum algorithms, quantum annealing and the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), are presented in detail. These algorithms are applied to solve the Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO) formulation of the portfolio optimization problem. The article provides a high-level quantum algorithm, along with its pseudo-code Python implementation. The potential computational speedup of quantum algorithms is analyzed, highlighting the theoretical quadratic speedup over classical methods. However, the article also acknowledges the challenges and limitations currently facing quantum computing. It also concludes by emphasizing the promising future of quantum computing in finance and encourages further research to unlock the full potential of quantum technologies in portfolio optimization and other complex financial problems.
Green revolution: Chemical modifications of starch-based materials for sustainable plastic synthesis
Authors: Stephanie Yen Nee Kew
Published: June 2024

The pursuit of sustainable alternatives has become even more significant given the pressing global crisis associated with conventional petroleum-based plastics. Among the most promising polysaccharides, starch-based synthesized plastics have garnered a lot of attention owing to their abundance, cost-efficiency, and ability to offer a viable solution that complies with the tenets of the Green Revolution. However, their intrinsic shortcomings, such as low thermal stability and tensile strength, have underscored the need for the discovery of various modification strategies. In light of this, the present review offers insights into several types of chemical modifications, their effects on plastic properties, and the overall effectiveness of starch-based plastics as ecologically sound polymers. Through a systematic analysis of relevant literature, findings reveal that the properties of starch-based polymers are distinctly impacted by each modification method, showing varying efficacy. A feasible technique for achieving a high water absorption index in plastics may be enzymatic hydrolysis, but acidic modification could be better suited for improved moisture content and solubility. In terms of tensile strength, alkaline modification appears favorable; nonetheless, determining the optimal concentration is essential for attaining the highest tensile strength. Therefore, understanding the influences of these chemical modifications is vital to optimizing the development of greener plastics in materials science. Emerging approaches to modification were also laid out to revolutionize plastic properties by exploring new enzymes or alternative alkaline substances, fine-tuning process parameters, and innovating additive combinations, all of which are necessary for advancing the utility and practicality of modified plastics in diverse applications.
Empowering families: Innovative modules for postpartum support and disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities
Authors: Elda Yusefni  , Eravianti  , Dewi Susanti
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Maternal mortality remains a global concern, particularly in low to middle-income countries. In Indonesia, despite efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates (MMR), challenges persist. This study addresses the critical intersection of postpartum support and disaster preparedness, emphasizing the involvement of husbands and families. Culturally-based innovative modules are introduced to empower families in high-risk contexts, aiming to enhance postpartum care and resilience to disasters. Aims: This research evaluates the impact of innovative modules on postpartum support and disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities. Specifically, the study assesses improvements in husband support, family support, and disaster response readiness among postpartum mothers within 0-42 days after childbirth. Methods: Adopting a quantitative approach, the study utilizes a quasi-experimental design with experimental and control groups in Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatera, Indonesia. The sample size comprises 140 postpartum mothers, with the experimental group receiving innovative modules and the control group conventional care. Structured questionnaires measure variables, ensuring validity and reliability. Independent t-tests analyze differences between groups. Results: Univariate analysis provides participant characteristics, and bivariate analysis demonstrates significant positive impacts of module utilization on emotional, informational, appreciative, and instrumental support from husbands and families. Disaster response readiness is notably higher in the module-utilizing group. Conclusion: Culturally-based innovative modules effectively enhance postpartum support and disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities. Findings underscore the importance of involving husbands and families, presenting a basis for targeted interventions in disaster-prone areas.
A systematic review article on anaesthesia and analgesia drug effects on Breast milk composition and lactation
Authors: Shubha Srinivasareddy
Published: June 2024

Breastfeeding is one of the most important aspects of maternal and child health. It is important to understand how medications affect breast milk and lactation for mothers. The absolute dose transferred during the colostrum period is still very low; the total intake is generally less than 30–100 mL/day for the first few days postpartum. This review article presents evidence-based guidelines for pain management and anaesthesia in breastfeeding women. Various pharmacological factors determine the transmission of a drug into breast milk and its effect on the baby: the plasma protein binding, molecular weight, volume of distribution, pKA, lipid solubility, and maternal pharmacogenomics. This article synthesises perspectives on the safety of medications in situations where there is insufficient data to conclusively support ongoing breast feeding without the requirement to express and discard breast milk after undergoing anaesthesia. The article also includes the potential transfer of various pain medicines, such as NSAIDs and opioids like morphine, methadone, and remifentanil, through breast milk and their impact on the new-born. However, it is important to exercise caution while using medications due to the potential risks they pose to infants. The paper highlights the significance of professional collaboration in addressing anaesthesia issues during pregnancy and the postpartum period for parturient women. The article also examines the effects of immunosuppressants on women who have undergone transplants, emphasising the importance of careful surveillance and individualised care to safeguard the health of both the mother and the infant.
About verbs with the meaning “to break” and their synonyms in the Khanty language
Authors:   Ob-Ugric Institute of Applied Researches and Development, Nakhracheva G.L.
Published: June 2024

verbs with the meaning of destruction make up a large group of widely used units of the Khanty language. The article considers the features of the structure, semantics and functioning of verbs of self-destruction with the general meaning “to break” based on the material of the Khanty language. The study is conducted on the material of the Western dialects of the Khanty language – Kazym, Shuryshkar and Ural, – using examples of the Surgut dialect. Objective: to identify and describe semantic and functional features, differences and similarities of Khanty verbs with the meaning “to break”, including figurative meanings. Research materials: dictionaries of the Khanty language, texts of folklore collections, as well as field materials of the author. Results and novelty of the research: аs a result of the study, an extensive inventory of means of expression of the semantic category of destructiveness was identified and systematized; the structure of the specified lexical-semantic group was determined; common and specific features characterizing the plan of expression and the deep semantic structure of the 53 Bulletin of Ugric Studies. Vol. 14. № 1 (56). 2024. units under consideration in the Khanty language were found. The obtained results contribute to the systematic study of the vocabulary of the Ob-Ugric languages.
Word break in spontaneous Komi speech
Authors:   Institute of Language, Literature and History of the Komi Science Centre of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nekrasova G.A.
Published: June 2024

the paper deals with the description of word break as a type of speech failure in spontaneous Komi speech. The types of correction of a broken word are analyzed taking into account the following parameters: the presence / absence of isomorphism, the linear and structural range between the broken word and the corrected correlate, the volume of a word fragment, the frequency of the breakage. Objective: to identify and describe the peculiarities of word break in spontaneous Komi speech and ways to overcome it. Research materials: audio and video recordings contained in the Komi media library of the Interregional Laboratory of Information Support for the Functioning of Finno-Ugric Languages, as well as fragments of conversations of participants in programs shown in the Komi Republican television channel “Yurgan”. Results and novelty of the research: the paper is the first to analyze word breaks in spontaneous Komi speech. It has been established that a word fragment can be repeated, changed or canceled more often within one predication. It has been revealed that contact corrections predominate in speech, in which a full-meaning word follows directly after a rejected 62 Вестник угроведения. Т. 14. № 1 (56). 2024. fragment; less often, lexical markers of hesitation and words with a propositional meaning are inserted between them. As part of a phrase, one word is usually broken, and the break often occurs once. A specific feature of spontaneous Komi speech is the double correction of broken words: a fragment in one language can be corrected in the same or another language. Multilingual replacement of word fragments is typical for the speech of bilinguals who are fluent in Komi and Russian. A non-trivial correction is one in which only the suffix is corrected without repeating the full-valued word.
STUDI IN SILICO PENGARUH AKTIVITAS SENYAWA AKTIF HOLOTHURIN A DARI TERIPANG PASIR (Holothuria scabra) TERHADAP ENZIM PNEUMOLISIN PADA Streptococcus pneumoniae
Authors: Mohtar Riyanti Salma
Published: June 2024

Latar Belakang : Pneumonia adalah infeksi jaringan paru akut yang disebabkan oleh patogen. Streptococcus pneumoniae merupakan patogen tersering penyebab pneumonia, faktor virulensi utama yang dimilikinya adalah pneumolisin (PLY), pore-forming sitotoksin yang dapat mengganggu jaringan epitel dengan membentuk mechanical barrier pada epitel saluran pernafasan. PLY bersifat sitotoksik terhadap sel epitel bronkial bersilia, pada konsentrasi lytic PLY akan menyebabkan kematian sel. Kematian sel epitel tersebut mempermudah infeksi pada jaringan paru-paru. Di Indonesia, sebagian besar penduduk masih meyakini penggunaan obat tradisional atau herbal sebagai metode pengobatan untuk berbagai jenis penyakit.
Tujuan : Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi ekstrak teripang pasir (Holothuria scabra) sebagai terapi adjuvant antibakteri berdasarkan studi in silico.
Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian secara studi In Silico. In silico adalah metode penelitian yang memanfaatkan teknologi komputasi dan database untuk melakukan penelitian lebih lanjut. Metode penelitian in silico ini memiliki beberapa keunggulan, seperti lebih cepat dan hemat biaya dalam memperoleh hasil. Salah satu contohnya adalah molecular docking. Molecular docking adalah metode komputasi yang digunakan untuk memprediksi interaksi antara dua molekul, yang pada akhirnya menghasilkan model pengikatan bagi keduanya. Studi in silico memiliki beberapa tahapan dalam pelaksanaannya, antara lain adalah pemilihan bahan senyawa aktif yang akan digunakan, potensi dari senyawa aktif yang telah dipilih, modelling senyawa aktif, molecular docking, perkiraan dari absorbsi, distribusi, metabolisme dan ekskresi serta toksisitas dari senyawa aktif.
Hasil : Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa holothurin a memiliki pengaruh terhadap PLY. Holothurin a mengikat di daerah yang berbeda dengan penicillin sebagai kontrol.  Holothurin  a berikatan dengan PLY lebih kuat dibanding penicillin. Holothurin a memiliki tingkat penyerapan dan permeabilitas kulit yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan penicillin, holothurin a dan penicillin dapat di metabolisme dengan baik oleh hepar karena tidak menghambat CYP3A4 substrat. Holothurin a memiliki prediksi toksisitas ringan dan lebih baik dibanding penicillin.
Kesimpulan : Senyawa aktif holothurin a dalam teripang pasir (Holothuria scabra) memiliki pengaruh terhadap enzim pneumolisin yang terdapat pada bakteri Streptococcus pneumoniae.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KADAR HBA1C DENGAN KOMPLIKASI MAKROVASKULAR PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE 2
Authors: Mudiarta Komang Tiara Novi
Published: June 2024

Tujuan Penelitian: Pada tahun 2016, DM tipe 2 dan komplikasinya bertanggung jawab atas 6% kematian di Indonesia. Komplikasi yang angka kejadiannya lebih tinggi adalah komplikasi makrovaskular. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kadar HbA1c dengan kejadian komplikasi makrovaskular pada pasien DM tipe 2.
Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Sampel penelitian adalah 182 pasien DM tipe 2 di RSPAL dr. Ramelan pada tahun 2020-2022 yang telah memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan ekslusi. Teknik pengambilan data adalah purposive sampling. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder berupa rekam medis. Data kemudian di analisis dengan menggunakan program komputer SPSS.
Hasil: Banyaknya komplikasi makrovaskular pada penderita DM tipe 2 adalah (73.1%) dengan komplikasi terbanyak adalah gangrene diabetik (48.1%), stroke (23.2%), PJK (15.8%), dan hipertensi (12.8%). Uji chi-square menunjukan hubungan yang signifikan antara kadar HbA1c signifikan dengan terjadinya komplikasi makrovaskular penderita DM tipe 2 (p=0.027). Uji koefisien kontingensi 0.162 menunjukan hubungan korelasi positif dan cukup lemah.
Kesimpulan: Secara statistik terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kadar HbA1c dengan terjadinya komplikasi makrovaskular pada penderita DM tipe 2.
Kata kunci : DM tipe 2; kadar HbA1c; komplikasi makrovaskular
Ekspresi Visual Desain Tata Bangunan dan Lingkungan Desa Tlogopatut Gresik dengan Pendekatan Ikonik
Authors: Zuhri Syaifuddin , Ghozali Imam
Published: June 2024

Pengembangan potensi visual ruang dan bangunan merupakan hal yang penting bagi Desa Tlogopatut Gresik dengan melihat potensi Gresik sebagai kota budaya atau “kota wali” dengan banyaknya kekayaan lokal berupa bangunan bersejarah yang unik dan menarik sebagai daya tarik estetika visual kota. Pengembangan desain visual bangunan dan lingkungan dapat memberikan arah bagi pemerintah setempat dan masyarakat setempat sebagai pedoman menata bangunan dan lingkungan mereka secara sistematis menuju arah bangunan dan lingkungan yang lebih jelas. Desa Tlogopatut Gresik merupakan daerah yang secara ekonomis terus berkembang cukup pesat, hal ini akan berakibat tumbuhnya sektor-sektor ekonomis di wilayah tersebut yang akan berdampak masuknya pendatang wilayah lain untuk berkunjung. Potensi ini tentunya dapat ditangkap sebagai potensi wilayah untuk diarahkan menjadi daerah yang mempunyai ciri khas tertentu yang berakar pada potensi kekayaan lokal. Pengkayaan estetika visual bangunan dan lingkungan dapat dilakukan dengan pendekatan ikonik, yakni pendekatan desain yang mengoptimalkan potensi-potensi visual estetik pada bangunan setempat. Prosedur desain melibatkan beberapa komponen masyarakat, seperti aparat desa setempat dan warga setempat yang menempati bangunan pinggir jalan wilayah studi. Pengembangan citra wilayah dilakukan dengan menghadirkan elemen-elemen bentuk dan motif arsitektur bangunan setempat yang memiliki bentuk-bentuk yang unik dengan sentuhan arsitektur estetika China, Eropah dan Arab.
The effectiveness of negative pressure therapy in burns: scoping review
Authors: Santos Pâmela Costa Pinto dos , Pires Bruna Maiara Ferreira Barreto , Peres Ellen Marcia , Rocha Ronilson Gonçalves , Gomes Vitor Gomes de Matos , Gomes Helena Ferraz , Mello Lívia Fajin de , Silva Rafael Pires , Souza Norma Valéria Dantas de Oliveira , Andrade Priscila Cristina da Silva Thiengo de , Costa Carolina Cabral Pereira da
Published: June 2024

Objective: To map the scientific production regarding the use of negative pressure wound therapy in burn treatment of hospitalized adult and aged patients. Method: Scope review following the JBI method with a search for scientific production in PubMed, the Scientific Electronic Library Online, the Virtual Health Library, and the Thesis Database of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel from March to May 2021. Studies with adult and aged burn patients undergoing negative pressure wound therapy in hospitals were included. There was no language or time frame restriction. Results: 106 publications were identified and 5 studies made up the final sample after the selection process. The results demonstrated that applying negative pressure wound therapy to burns was effective in healing thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, esoecially regarding healing time optimization, healthy granulation tissue formation, edema and infection reduction, and edema drainage and monitoring. Conclusion: Burn treatment using negative pressure has proven effective, given the benefits it promotes in the healing process. The theme should be more widely spread to deepen the knowledge about the use of this technology.
The context of homeless people who live with ostomies
Authors: Paczek Rosaura Soares , Duarte Erica Rosalba Mallmann , Lima Gabrielli de Oliveira , Davi Rafaela Linck , Domansky Rita de Cassia
Published: June 2024

Objective: To understand the context experienced by homeless people, with ostomies, in a municipality in southern Brazil. Method: A qualitative ethnographic study, whose sample consisted of four individuals. Data collection took place from May to June 2022. Participant observation, field diary, data from medical records, and interviews were used. Results: Regarding the participants’ profile, the majority are young adults, male, and drug users. All participants had children and received government assistance. The average duration of living with an ostomy was two years and the primary reason was gunshot wounds. The aim was to understand the characteristics and health conditions of these individuals, viewed within the context of the Brazilian healthcare system and the way services are organized to provide care. Conclusion: It was found that in addition to the vulnerability of being homeless, their life context leads to social and mental consequences, and the invisibility of these individuals within society and the healthcare network is remarkable.