bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The information professional and the co-creation of value in information services: theoretical contributions
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Silveira Murilo , Varvakis Gregório ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The co-creation of value is a relevant factor for the development of better informational services provided by libraries. These services require reassessments of processes that involve their various participants. The co-creation of value offers opportunities for better integration between provider and user of information services. In this aspect, the question is how to understand the participation of the participants in this process. Objective: The objective of this study is to build a theoretical framework that allowsthe investigation of the processes of co-creation of value in informational services from the perspective of the service provider (information professionals/library). It is justified by the lack and lack of understanding of how the co-creation of value inlibraries occurs, mainly on the aspects of providing informational services. Methodology: It is a theoretical essay, of a conceptual and analytical nature. Results: As a result, through national and international literature reviews, it was possible to delimit the study scenario, which resulted in a structure of connections, which enabled the construction of the frame of reference. Conclusion: It is concluded that the frame of reference can contribute to the theoretical advance and development of studies that allow the investigation of the processes/elements of co-creation of value of the users, and perhaps the construction of models and the management of these elements.
ABREVIAÇÃO DO TEMPO DE JEJUM PRÉ-OPERATÓRIO: REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Fernandes Guimaraes Rodrigo , Klênio Confessor de Sousa Raphael , Andrino da Silva Wallace
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A prática do jejum pré-operatório está estabelecida desde do século passado e, desde então, o conceito tradicional de jejum e privação de água tem sido questionado por anestesistas e cirurgiões após anos de prática. Diversos protocolos foram propostos por sociedades, porém essa realidade, no entanto, não condiz com a prática exercida em muitos centros de assistência à saúde. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão da literatura e analisar os estudos que abreviaram o tempo de jejum pré-operatório publicados nos últimos 5 anos. Método: A seleção dos trabalhos foi realizada em fevereiro de 2023 na base de dados PUBMED. Foi utilizado como descritores: fasting AND preoperative AND shorten. O recorte temporal foi os últimos 5 anos. Resultados: A busca finalizou com 12 artigos que atenderam adequadamente aos critérios de inclusão. Conclusão: A abreviação do tempo de jejum pré-operatório de 2h para líquidos claros pode ser possível, segura e promove benefícios. Para o paciente, é capaz de melhorar o conforto, reduzir sede e a fome, melhorar a função gastrointestinal e diminuir a ansiedade pré-operatória. Além disso, diminui o uso de analgésicos, do volume de infusão intravenosa e estabiliza os níveis de glicemia, insulina e eletrólito.
POST SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY FISTULA: EXPERIMENTAL MODEL IN PIGS
Authors: Araujo-Filho Irami , Meneses do Rêgo Amália Cinthia , Loyola da Silva Thais Cristina , Pinheiro Francisco Irochima
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Bariatric surgery is considered the primary treatment against severe obesity, as it is effective in sustained weight loss and reduces the prevalence of associated comorbidities. However, bariatric surgery is not free of complications observed at various postoperative stages, including fistulas. Purpose: To describe the creation of an experimental model of a gastric fistula after the performance of Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) in pigs. Methods: Sleeve gastrectomy was performed in pigs, using tubes for postoperative fistula induction, following the ethical principles of animal experimentation. Results: After an observation period of 21 days, it was possible to confirm the formation of the fistulous tract. None of the animals died. Conclusion: The experimental model of post-Sleeve Gastrectomy fistula in pigs is efficient, effective, and reproducible and can be used in future studies to test new diagnostic methods and innovations in the therapeutic management of postoperative fistulas.
A Constructivist Analysis of the Establishment of the AUKUS Security Pact and its Implications for Regional Stability in the Indo-Pacific
Authors: Korwa Johni R.V. , Wambrauw Meyland S. F.
Published: July 2023

This article attempts to shed light on AUKUS formation based on constructivist perspective and its implications for regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, this article found that the formation of AUKUS is strongly influenced by two fundamental elements of constructivism: identity and interests. Identity refers to the shared ideas among the Anglo-Saxon nations (including Canada and New Zealand). Nevertheless, New Zealand tends not to join AUKUS due to its commitment to non-proliferation, while Canada seems to contribute nothing to the nuclear submarine program. The interests of the AUKUS alliance are: the US desires to strengthen its hegemony in the Indo-Pacific and rebalance China’s domination; the UK craves to become the first European country to enhance alliance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific after Brexit; and Australia’s willingness to modernize its military capability and affirms its commitment to which allies it counts on in the future. The implications of establishing AUKUS might include: undermining the status quo in the region concerning a nuclear-free zone, weakening existing cooperation agreements and reducing mutual trust between traditional allies, and bringing catastrophe to the region by triggering an armed race.
 
Keywords: AUKUS; China; Constructivism; Indo-Pacific; Regional Stability
NGO Involvement in the Indonesia-EFTA CEPA Negotiations on Palm Oil
Authors: Al Fajrin Giffary Salsha , Darmastuti Shanti , Ma'arif Dairatul
Published: July 2023

Crude palm oil is considered a strategic export commodity for Indonesia because of its contribution to the domestic economy and development so the government will always ensure that agreements related to CPO are included in the discussion of international trade agreements, including the Indonesia EFTA CEPA. However, the agreement related to CPO in Indonesia-EFTA CEPA received an unfavorable response from several national NGOs in Switzerland who are members of The Swiss Palm Oil Coalition. They urged the government of Switzerland to exclude CPO from the free trade agreement. This research aimed to find out the involvement of NGO in Indonesia-EFTA negotiations on palm oil using the conceptual framework of economic diplomacy. The research method used in this paper is descriptive qualitative. The data collection methods used are interview methods, document-based methods, and internet-based methods with data analysis techniques consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and verification and conclusion drawing. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that the form of NGO involvement in the palm oil negotiations in the Indonesia-EFTA CEPA can be divided into two, namely NGOs as consulting partners, and NGOs as pressure groups.
Keywords: Crude Palm Oil; Economic Diplomacy; Indonesia-EFTA CEPA; NGO
Keberpihakan Belarusia Terhadap Rusia Dalam Perang Rusia-Ukraina Tahun 2022
Authors: Tantri Leny Suviya , Hafid Adim Pradana
Published: July 2023

Sejak runtuhnya Uni Soviet, Belarusia bergantung pada proyek integrasi regional pasca-Soviet yang digagas oleh Rusia. Rusia secara aktif memberikan bantuan kepada Belarusia mulai dari bantuan ekonomi, pertahanan, energi, politik hingga kesejahteraan. Namun, bantuan yang diberikan Rusia pada akhirnya membuat cengkeraman Rusia terhadap Belarusia semakin menguat dan memudahkan Rusia dalam mengintervensi kebijakan nasional Belarusia. Tak jarang situasi ini membuat keduanya terlibat ketegangan. Namun, pada Perang Rusia-Ukraina Tahun 2022 Belarusia justru mengambil sikap dengan memberikan dukungan kepada Rusia berupa perizinan bagi pasukan militer Rusia untuk menyebrang melalui perbatasan Utara Belarusia ke Ukraina dan penggunaan bandaranya sebagai tempat lepas landas pesawat aggressor. Belarusia kemudian mendapat kecaman dan sanksi dari Uni Eropa karena membantu Rusia dalam melancarkan serangan terhadap Ukraina. Bahkan Belarusia disebut sebagai co-agressor dalam perang tersebut. Menanggapi hal ini, Belarusia menyangkal tuduhan tersebut tanpa memberikan aksi nyata untuk mengecam tindakan agresif Rusia terhadap Ukraina. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa dan mengelaborasi kepentingan serta rasionalitas dukungan Belarusia terhadap Rusia menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif.
Kata Kunci: Belarusia; Rusia; Ukraina; Perang Rusia-Ukraina; Rasional
Influence of Inferiority Feeling on the Displaced Aggressive behavior: The Mediation Effect of Anger Expression
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, JANG young-hye
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out the mediating effect of anger expression (angerexpression, anger suppression, and anger control) in the relationship between inferiorityfeelings and displaced aggressive behavior. To this end, the online and offline survey wasconducted on a total of 238 undergraduate and graduate students in Korea, and the data wereanalyzed by frequency analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and sobelverification. As a result, first, it was found that inferiority complex had a positive effect ondisplaced aggressive behavior. Second, dysfunctional anger expression (anger expression,anger suppression,) had a partial mediating effect between inferiority feelings and displacedaggressive behavior, and functional anger expression (anger control) had not mediating effect. Based on these results, this study proposed the need for anger control to lower the displacedaggressive behavior of people with inferiority feelings.
The Mediating Effect of Leadership Life Skills in the Effect of Altruism on Citizenship in the Pre-service teachers
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, KIM Ae-Kyung
Published: July 2023

This study examined the relationship between altruism, leadership life skills, and citizenship ofpre-service teachers, and analyzed the mediating effect of leadership life skills in the effect ofaltruism on citizenship. For this purpose, we conducted a study on 318 pre-service teachers,and it was investigated through questionnaires measuring altruism, leadership life skills,citizenship. The main findings are as follows. First, there was a significant positive correlationbetween the altruism of pre-service teachers, leadership life skills, and citizenship. Second,altruism and leadership life skills have been shown to have a positive effect on citizenship. Third, it has been confirmed that leadership life skills have a partial mediating effect on theeffect of pre-service teachers' altruism on citizenship. These results suggest that it is necessarynot only to develop altruism but also to improve leadership life skills in order to strengthen thecitizenship of pre-service teachers.
Exploring Ways to Improve Classes Using the Class Evaluation of Professors and Students: Focused on D University
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, KANG Juree , KIM Keung-Hee , LEE Soon-Hwa , KIM Boseong
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore ways to improve classes by utilizing the classevaluation of professors and students in university classes. To this end, the Balance ofInstruction Index was derived by considering the CQI evaluation reflecting the professor'ssubjective perception of the class and the student's lecture evaluation. As a result, the ratio ofbalanced and imbalanced classes among all classes at D University was 7:3, and amongunbalanced classes, the proportion of professors underestimating their classes was relativelyhigher than that of students. Accordingly, emergency intervention (class analysis, expertconsulting, and teaching capacity improvement) is required for both professors and students torelatively negative balanced classes (all below average in balanced classes), and in all positivebalanced classes, best practices are required to be discovered and shared with members. On theother hand, imbalanced-over classes where professors evaluate their classes mor positively thanstudents need to explore class analysis, class diagnosis evaluation and improvement strategiesfor each teaching competency, while imbalanced-under classes in which students evaluate theclass more positively than professors need to improve their teaching effectiveness. This ismeaningful in that it has provided a basis for relatively objective judgment as the class isimproved in a desirable form by considering the evaluation of the class viewed by bothprofessors and students who are the subject of the class.
A Study on the Psychological Phenomenon of the Nano Society
Authors:   The Association of Korea Counseling Psychology Education Welfare, KIM Hyun-Jin , SUH Woo-Kyung
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to provide the main characteristics of psychological phenomenain the nano society and to present the psychological nature of human existence in theunderstanding of single person households, individualization, isolation, and polarizationphenomena. As a literature research method, it was analyzed by focusing on previous domesticand foreign studies. The main research question was to examine what the core psychologicalphenomena of the nano society are and how far they affect them. As a result of this study, themain keyword of the psychological phenomenon of the nano society wasloneliness, and itwas found that chronic loneliness affects sleep deprivation, depression, stress, diseaseexacerbation, mental illness, and suicide. These results have academic significance in providingimplications for future research and suggest clinical insights.
Are we following guidelines in inguinal hernia repair? An evaluation of practice patterns in the abdominal core health quality collaborative
Authors: Oyola Anna Malysz , Beeson Seth , Edgerton Colston , Hope William
Published: July 2023

Aim : The HerniaSurge Group established inguinal hernia repair guidelines to reduce recurrence and chronic pain. We evaluated whether the surgeons of the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative (ACHQC) follow these guidelines and identify areas for improvement.

Methods : A retrospective evaluation of data from the ACHQC database between 2013-2021 using 18,641 eligible subjects undergoing elective and emergent hernia repair with 30-day follow-up. Compliance with a given guideline was defined as following the recommendation in 70% of cases.

Results : Twelve of 19 questions with available data met recommendations based on our above criteria. Eight recommendations with strong evidence and four recommendations with weak evidence were met. The recommendations not met were using the Shouldice technique for any non-mesh open inguinal herniorrhaphy, using local anesthesia for open repair of reducible inguinal hernias, using lightweight mesh, and avoiding the use of prophylactic antibiotics in laparoscopic herniorrhaphy.

Conclusion : Despite varied techniques for inguinal hernia repair, surgeons of the ACHQC follow the majority of the recently published guidelines on the subject. While further research is needed to strengthen the existing guidelines, a standardized approach will facilitate this effort while aiming to reduce negative patient outcomes.
Cardiovascular aging: the mitochondrial influence
Authors: Sagar Shakti , Gustafsson Åsa B.
Published: July 2023

Age-associated cardiovascular disease is becoming progressively prevalent due to the increased lifespan of the population. However, the fundamental mechanisms underlying the aging process and the corresponding decline in tissue functions are still poorly understood. The heart has a very high energy demand and the cellular energy needed to sustain contraction is primarily generated by mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. Mitochondria are also involved in supporting various metabolic processes, as well as activation of the innate immune response and cell death pathways. Given the central role of mitochondria in energy metabolism and cell survival, the heart is highly susceptible to the effects of mitochondrial dysfunction. These key organelles have been implicated as underlying drivers of cardiac aging. Here, we review the evidence demonstrating the mitochondrial contribution to the cardiac aging process and disease susceptibility. We also discuss the potential mechanisms responsible for the age-related decline in mitochondrial function.
Difficulty analysis of biology education students in learning microteaching at Universitas Labuhanbatu
Authors: Putri Delvi Rukmana , Harahap Risma Delima , Siregar Sakinah Ubudiyah
Published: July 2023

Education is a field that is very important for the future and influences other fields. One of the functions of education is to develop skills and abilities and form a better sense of dignity in the context of educating the life of the nation. This study aims to be able to see and know the difficulties faced by biology education students in microteaching lessons at Labuhanbatu University. The method used in this research is descriptive-qualitative. The sample in this study was made up of all fifth-semester biology education students. Data collection techniques included questionnaires and interviews. The results of the research that has been carried out regarding the analysis of the difficulties of biology education students in microteaching learning at Labuhanbatu University are: use of learning methods (42.61%), mastery of material (42.15%), skills in teaching (52.67%), skills in opening learning (54.36%), readiness in learning (54.70%), skills to ask (46.79%), skills to close learning (50.81%), and skills to explain (40.81%). Microteaching is very important for students in preparing themselves as prospective teachers and adding insight and knowledge.Abstrak Pendidikan merupakan suatu bidang yang sangat penting bagi masa depan untuk mengembangkan keahlian dan kemampuan serta membentuk generasi yang lebih baik dalam rangka mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk dapat melihat serta mengetahui kesulitan yang dihadapi mahasiswa pendidikan biologi dalam pembelajaran microteaching di Universitas Labuhanbatu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif deskriptif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh mahasiswa pendidikan biologi semester lima, tehnik pengumpulan data berupa angket dan wawancara. Adapun hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan mengenai analisis kesulitan mahasiswa pendidikan biologi dalam pembelajaran microteaching di Universitas Labuhanbatu yaitu: penggunaan metode pembelajaran (42.61%), penguasaan materi (42.15%), keterampilan dalam mengajar (52.67%), keterampilan dalam membuka pembelajaran (54.36%), kesiapan dalam pembelajaran (54.70%), keterampilan bertanya (47.69%), keterampilan menutup pembelajaran (50.81%), dan keterampilan menjelaskan (40.81%). Pembelajaran microteaching sangat penting bagi mahasiswa dalam mempersiapkan diri sebagai calon guru dan menambah wawasan dan pengentahuan.
The effect of the group to group exchange method on high school students' learning outcomes on environmental change materials
Authors: Putri Sintia Ariska , Mayasari Ulfayani
Published: July 2023

The low ability of student learning outcomes is because teachers never manipulate the ability of learning outcomes, and many teachers still use conventional learning approaches. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Group To Group Exchange method has no effect on student learning outcomes on environmental change in one of the Islamic high schools in Medan. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a Nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. Data analysis of student learning outcomes used the ttest formula, with the help of SPSS version 25 data processing. Data analysis of student learning outcomes by calculating the average learning outcomes showed that the experimental class using the Group to Group Exchange method was higher than the control class. The prerequisite test proved that the data were normally distributed and homogeneous. The results of the calculation of the ttest test show that tcount is higher than ttable, so there is an influence so that it shows tcount > ttable then Ha2 is accepted. The results of this study indicate that there are influences and differences before and after the application of the Group to Group Exchange method on student learning outcomes on environmental change material in one of the Islamic high schools in Medan so that the findings obtained can be applied by teachers in carrying out learning, especially biology subjects.Abstrak Rendahnya kemampuan hasil belajar siswa disebabkan guru tidak pernah memperdayakan kemampuan hasil belajar dan masih banyak guru yang menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran konvensional. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya tidak pengaruh metode Group To Group Exchange terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi perubahan lingkungan di salah satu SMA Islam di Medan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi experiment dengan Nonequivalent pretest posttest control Group design. Analisis data hasil belajar peserta didik menggunakan rumus uji ttest, dengan bantuan pengolahan data SPSS versi 25. Analisis data hasil belajar peserta didik dengan hasil perhitungan rerata hasil belajar menunjukan kelas eksperimen yang menggunakan metode Group to Group Exchange lebih tinggi dari kelas kontrol. Uji prasyarat terbukti data berdistribusi normal dan homogen. Hasil perhitungan uji ttest diperoleh bahwa thitung lebih tinggi dari ttabel, maka ada pengaruh sehingga menunjukan thitung > ttabel maka Ha2 diterima. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh dan perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah penerapan metode Group to Group Exchange terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi perubahan lingkungan di salah satu SMA Islam di Medan. Sehingga temuan yang diperoleh, dapat diterapkan oleh guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran khususnya mata pelajaran biologi.
Sustainable development of the system of formal cyber education: reflection of modern concepts
Authors: Puchkov Oleksandr , Uvarkina Оlena
Published: July 2023

The article defines the conceptual framework for sustainable development of the formal cyberworld system. An analysis of contemporary regulatory, legal, and scientific sources on the preparation of cyber specialists for the security and defense sector has been conducted. The main research methods identified are synthesis, comparative analysis, focusing method, and cause-and-effect method. The new U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy addressing cyber education issues has been analyzed, which sets new requirements for cyber professionals in the context of the transformation of the global and national security environment. The use of analysis data from EU cybersecurity educational programs revealed the characteristic variability of the cybersecurity educational landscape in the EU and helped identify key gaps in the preparation of future professionals. It has been demonstrated that the integration of Ukrainian cyber education into the Euro-Atlantic educational space should occur through the updating of cybersecurity curricula based on the best international practices, the establishment of a unified system for accreditation, certification, and the development of cyber e-learning platforms for formal education. The competency-based approach in the preparation of cyber specialists is identified as a priority direction in research across various fields of knowledge. It has been revealed that there is a hysteresis of skills within the knowledge-ability-skill triad, acquired during education, in relation to the demands of advanced technologies in professional activities.
Growth and Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Waste from Pagla Treatment Plant
Authors: Huda Nurul , Nahar Gazi Nurun , Hossain Tania , Rahman Asma , Rus’d Ahmed Abu , Ahmed Tunjina
Published: July 2023

Antibiotics are released into the environment either directly in an unchanged form or in a partially metabolized form. The discharge is usually through untreated waste or industrial treatment effluents. The potential concern is the uptake of these antibiotics by crops irrigated by treated wastewater. This study collected wastewater from eight points at the Pagla, Kadamtali, Dhaka treatment plant. Here we consider three crucial antibiotics, Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin, and Tetracycline, used mainly during the last two years of the pandemic. A PDA detector was used in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis to determine the raw and processed effluent antibiotics. The most frequently seen antibiotics in natural wastewater were Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin, with the highest concentration of 0.23µgL-1and 0.20 µgL-1(raw water), respectively. Tetracycline was not detected in natural water. Contrarily, Doxycycline was discovered in the Pagla plant's completed water and had the highest concentration (0.12 gL-1), whereas Ciprofloxacin and Tetracycline were not found in the dead water. The findings of this study showed that Doxycycline was still present in both the raw and processed effluent. Both natural and finished wastewater was subjected to a microbial-resistant test in the presence of all three antibiotics. The results revealed that the samples detected both heterotrophic bacteria and total coliform. The viable aerobic heterotrophic bacteria ranged between 5.421 and 4.754 log cfu/ml. Total bacteria load gradually decreased in the finished wastewater.
Biomechanical Implications of Mandibular Flexion on Implant-Supported Full-Arch Rehabilitations: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Caggiano Mario , D'Ambrosio Francesco , Acerra Alfonso , Giudice David , Giordano Francesco
Published: July 2023

Background - Mandibular flexion (MF) is a complex biomechanical phenomenon, which involves a deformation of the mandible, due mainly to the contraction of the masticatory muscles, and can have numerous clinical effects. The main aim of the current systematic review is to highlight the different factors that can increase MF, to help clinicians, identify patients to whom they should pay more attention. As a secondary outcome, we wanted to analyze the preventive measures and suitable techniques to be adopted to minimize the negative effects of this phenomenon on oral fixed rehabilitations. Methods - The review, which was carried out in accordance with the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses” (PRISMA) flowchart, was recorded in the “International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews” (PROSPERO). As research questions, “Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison and Outcomes” (PICO) questions were employed. Using the ROBINS-I technique, the risk of bias in non-randomized clinical studies was evaluated. Results - The initial electronic search identified over 1300 potential articles, of which 54 studies were included in this systematic review. Information regarding the relationship between MF and individual factors, mandibular movements, impression-taking and fixed rehabilitations were obtained. Conclusions – The studies included in this systematic review showed that MF is greater during protrusive movements, in the posterior areas of the lower jaw, and in patients with brachial facial type, greater jaw length, small gonial angle and less density, length and bone surface of the symphysis. The biomechanical effects of mandibular flexion on fixed restorations are debated. Prospective clinical and radiological observational studies should be conducted to evaluate the potential short-, medium- and long-term consequences of MF.
Effect of Adolescent Health Policies on Health Outcomes in India
Authors: Sahadevan Sayooj , Dar Iang Maureen , Dureab Fekri
Published: July 2023

Adolescence is a crucial phase marked by significant physical, psychological, emotional and social changes. India having the world's largest adolescent population, understanding and addressing their health needs are vital for the nation's social, political, and economic progress. The primary aim of this study is to examine the impact of key health policies on adolescent health outcomes in India. To achieve this objective, the research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis of health policies, strategies, and programs implemented since 2005 was conducted. Additionally, data from the most recent three Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) were analyzed and compared to assess changes in adolescent health indicators after the implementation of these policies/strategies. Major adolescent health policies in India were assessed, namely the Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health Strategy (ARSH 2005), Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK 2014), and School Health Programme 2020. All the strategies and programs aim to provide a comprehensive framework for sexual and reproductive health services, expand the scope of adolescent health programming, and address various health aspects. The SWOT analysis findings, highlighted strengths in targeted interventions, monitoring, and promotion, but weaknesses in awareness, societal barriers, and healthcare worker participation. Opportunities include female-friendly clinics and education about early pregnancy, while addressing substance abuse and training volunteers remain challenges. Family planning has improved, with higher contraception usage and a decrease in unmet needs. Violence reduced, and positive health behaviors increased, such as condom use. However, challenges remain, including limited access to health services, concerns about female providers, and low health insurance coverage. Nutrition indicators show a slight increase in overweight/obesity and anemia rates. Overall, progress has been made, but certain health aspects still require attention. Therefore, conducting targeted awareness campaigns, strengthening health worker and NGOs engagement, combating the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents are highly recommended. Further efforts are needed to achieve universal health coverage and improve adolescent health outcomes globally.
Sour Beer as Bioreservoir of Novel Craft Ale Yeast Cultures
Authors: Nasuti Chiara , Ruffini Jennifer , Sola Laura , Di Bacco Mario , Raimondi Stefano , Candeliere Francesco , Solieri Lisa
Published: July 2023

The increasing demand for craft beer drives the search for novel ale yeast cultures from brew-ing-related wild environments. The focus of bioprospecting for craft cultures is to identify feral yeasts suitable to imprint unique sensorial attributes to the final product. Here, we integrated phylogenetic, genotypic, genetic, and metabolomic techniques to demonstrate that sour beer during aging in wooden barrel is a source of suitable craft ale yeast candidates. Differently from traditional lambic beer maturation phase, during aging of sour-matured production style beer, different biotypes of Saccharomyces cerevisiae dominated the cultivable in-house mycobiota, fol-lowed by Pichia membranifaciens, Brettanomyces bruxellensis, and Brettanomyces anomalus. In addi-tion, three putative S. cerevisiae x Saccharomyces uvarum hybrids were identified. S. cerevisiae feral strains sporulated, produced viable monosporic progenies, and have STA1 gene as well as the full-length promoter. During hopped wort fermentation four S. cerevisiae strains and the S. cere-visiae x S. uvarum hybrid WY213 overcame non-Saccharomyces strains in fermentative rate and ethanol production, except for P. membranifaciens WY122. This strain consumed maltose after a long lag phase, in contrast with the phenotypic profile descripted for the species. According to STA1+ genotype S. cerevisiae partially consumed dextrin, but no 4-vynil guaiacol was detected among VOCs, suggesting that these strains were phenolic off flavor-negative (POF-). In conclu-sion, the strains characterized here have relevant brewing properties and are exploitable as in-digenous craft beer starters.
Melting Thresholds of Materials Irradiated with a Wide Class of Pulsed Electron Beams
Authors: Markov Alexey
Published: July 2023

Based on the prosed criterion of the type of heating, a classification of the sources of pulsed electron beams was carried out, for better understanding both the nature of the thermal processes occurring under irradiation and for predicting their suitability for certain applications. The melting thresholds of materials were calculated over the wide ranges of accelerating voltages and pulse durations. On the basis of calculations, a refractoriness series of metals for surface-volume pulsed heating was proposed.
Graphene Deposited on Glass Fiber Using a Non-Thermal Plasma System
Authors: Rodrigues Gomes Paulo Victor , Bonifacio Rafael N , Silva Barbara P.G. , Ferreira João C , De Souza Rodrigo F.B. , Ottubo Larissa , Lazar Dolores R.R , Neto Almir Oliveira
Published: July 2023

Graphene is a two-dimensional nanostructured material with intrinsic properties that show promising performance in various applications, including electronics, renewable energy, medicine, mechanical enforcement and others. This study reports a bottom-up approach for the conversion of cyclohexane into graphene nanoflakes, which were then deposited onto fiberglass using a non-thermal generator. The composite was characterized using transmission electron microscopy, which revealed the formation of stacked few-layer graphene with a partially disordered structure and a d-spacing of 0.358 nm between the layers. X-ray diffraction confirmed the observations from the TEM images. SEM images showed the agglomeration of carbonaceous material onto the fiberglass, which experienced some delamination due to the synthesis method. Raman spectroscopy indicated that the obtained graphene exhibited a predominance of defects in its structure. Additionally, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) analyses revealed the formation of graphene layers with varying levels of porosity.
Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Inhalable Particles in the Atmosphere of Western Macedonia
Authors: Begou Paraskevi , Evagelopoulos Vasilios , Charisiou Nikolaos D.
Published: July 2023

The lockdown implemented to tackle the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on air quality. Globally, studies have shown that the air pollutants levels reduced temporally during the restriction measures. In this study, we evaluated the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the air quality of Western Macedonia, Greece, using the hourly concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 along with meteorological data from the Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AQMS) operated by the Lignite Center of Western Macedonia. In Western Macedonia, previous studies have identified that there is a general reduction in air pollutants levels during the last decade due to coal phase-out plan for power generation. During the lockdown the levels of PM2.5 and PM10 decreased further. However, reduced emissions from the local mining activities and lignite-fired power plant electricity generation, as well as the weather conditions seems to contribute to improving air quality.
Mycobacterium Avium ssp Paratuberculosis, and the Detection of Cell Wall-Deficient Forms in Human Subjects
Authors: Aitken John M , Aitken Jack E , Agrawal Gaurav
Published: July 2023

1). BACKGROUND: Cell wall deficient mycobacteria (CWDM) have seldom been isolated in bacterial culture from human subjects. particularly in clinical disease, such as Crohn’s disease. Techniques have focused on the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection of CWDM in association with inflammatory bowel disease. (IBD). This paper is a report of the development of methods to demonstrate the presence of CWDM using the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) stain. This is in addition to the detection of the growth of CWDM in fluid media. 2). METHODS: The use of the ZN stain is suitable for the demonstration of CWDM in clinical samples and cultures, when the staining methods that were common prior to the 1970’s, are adopted. Specific culture media are developed and tested in parallel. Alterations in the concentration of basic fuchsin, and changes in the decolourising solutions are necessary. Decolourising solutions such as 20% concentrated sulphuric acid in water are preferable for detection of CWDM in cultures. 3). RESULTS: CWDM can be readily demonstrated using the simple methods outlined in this report. The ability to visualise the presence of CWDM opens the door to the development of specific fluid media for the isolation of CWDM in culture. 4). CONCLUSION: The ZN stain methods optimised for the demonstration of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) are not suitable for research into infectious causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as for the detection of CWDM in latent tuberculosis. Revisiting the techniques for the detection of CWDM may also refocus attention on inflammatory diseases considered to be idiopathic, but having hallmarks of an infectious process.
Newly Designed Identification Scheme for Ice Thickness on Power Transmission Lines Monitoring
Authors: Nusantika Nalini Rizkyta , Hu Xiaoguang , Xiao Jin
Published: July 2023

Overhead power transmission line icing (PTLI) disasters are one of the most severe dangers to power grid safety. Automatic iced transmission line identification is critical in various fields. However, existing methods primarily focus on the linear characteristics of transmission lines, employing a two-step process involving edge and line detection for PTLI identification. Nonetheless, these traditional methods are often difficult when confronted with challenges such as background noise or variations in illumination, leading to incomplete identification of the target area, missed target regions, or misclassification of background pixels as foreground. We propose a new iced transmission line identification scheme to overcome this limitation. In the initial stage, we integrate the image restoration method with image filter enhancement to restore the image's color information. This combined approach effectively retains valuable information and preserves the original image quality, thereby mitigating noise presented during the image acquisition. Subsequently, in the second stage, we introduce an enhanced multi-threshold algorithm to separate background and target pixels. After image segmentation, we enhance the image and obtain the region of interest (ROI) through connected component labeling modification and mathematical morphology operations, eliminating background regions. Our proposed scheme achieves an accuracy value of 97.72%, a precision value of 96.24%, a recall value of 86.22%, and the specificity value of 99.48% based on the average value of test images. Through object segmentation and location, the proposed method can avoid background interference, effectively solve the problem of transmission line icing identification, and achieve 90% measurement accuracy compared to manual measurement on the collected PTLI dataset.
The Paradigm of the EMT Process. Tissue-Specific Factors as a Potential Treatment Tool for Prostate Cancer Patients
Authors: Parol-Kulczyk Martyna Ewa , Grzanka Dariusz
Published: July 2023

Prostate cancer is the most occurred malignant disease in the male population in over one-half of the countries and still constitutes the fifth leading cause of death in 2020, worldwide. Metastatic prostate cancer is a lethal malignancy that mostly is terminated within several years through the patient's death. Researchers should focus on the phenomenon which is rigorously appertaining to metastatic cascade and operating as an initiator of metastases to provide the knowledge needed to solve the problem of diagnostics and treatment of advanced prostate cancer patients. The epithelial-mesenchymal transition is one such phenomenon. The current review is based mainly on three papers published in 2021, which describe the most important tissue-specific factors managing epithelial-mesenchymal transition and are

discussed with scientific papers published in acknowledged journals. The effect of the current review is the specification of profiles of precise tissue factors predicting the progression of the prostate neoplasm to its metastatic stage in a new edition.
Karakteristik Sensoris dan Kimia Selai Mangga Lalijiwa (Mangifera indica) Dengan Menggunakan Pemanis Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Rendah Kalori
Authors: Aisyah Putri Meylia , Khotimah Khusnul , Lisya Maghfira Lativa , Asmediana Anis
Published: July 2023

Mango jam is made by adding sugar into mango which play a role as sweetener and thickener of the jam. Sugar contains high calorie which not beneficial for a people with diabetics. However, stevia is used as an alternative to replace sugar which expected to have lower calories, so the jam is safe to be consumed including for diabetics. The aim of this study was to determine the optimum concentration of stevia sweetener in lalijiwa mango jam especially in the sensory and chemical characteristics. The study used one factor complete randomized design with the comparison of mango and stevia of A1 (95%:5%), A2 (90%:10%), A3 (85%:15%), A4 (80%:20%) with a total amount of 250 gr. The results showed that from the overall parameters, sample A1 was the most preferred. While the chemical composition showed that the moisture, vitamin c, total dissolved solid, and total calories was 38,44%; 8,376 mg/100gr; 25 (°Brix); 905,941 cal/g; respectively.
Produk Fermentasi Tradisional Indonesia Berbahan Dasar Pangan Hewani (Daging dan Ikan): A Review
Authors: Mulyani Rizka , Adi Prakoso , Yang John Jackson
Published: July 2023

Indonesia as an archipelagic country is rich in ethnicity and culture. This condition causes Indonesia to have a lot of uniqueness, one of which is traditional food. Traditional foods are varied from traditional non-fermented foods to traditional fermented foods. Based on the essential ingredients, traditional fermented foods from Indonesia can be grouped into 2 types, plant-based, and animal-based fermented foods. Information about plant-based fermented foods has been widely discussed, one of which is tempeh. However, a comprehensive discussion of traditional animal-based fermented food products, especially meat and fish, is rarely found. Therefore, the discussion on this topic can be a new thing to provide information to the public about Indonesia's treasures from a culinary perspective. This review discusses several traditional fermented foods from Indonesia, such as shrimp paste (terasi), urutan, budik, bekasam, naniura, buntilan/bontot, and ikan peda. In most cases, these foods utilize lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for their manufacture. This article is expected to be able to complete information about traditional fermented food products from Indonesia, as well as to promote the treasures of culinary origins from Indonesia to the societies.
Karakteristik Biskuit Kelor (Moringa Oliefera) Berbasis Pati Garut (Maranta Arundinacea) dan Tepung Kacang Merah (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) dengan Variasi Pemanis
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul , Rachmawanti Affandi Dian , Brisha Nuary Rizky , Pitara Sanjaya Adhitya , Sulistiowati Meli
Published: July 2023

The majority of biscuits currently assessing their nutritional value in the market are dominated by certain unbalanced compounds. The use of wheat flour and sugar as the main ingredients makes some people with special needs avoid these foods. Biscuits based on arrowroot starch and red bean flour with the addition of Moringa flour extract are expected to complement the nutrition of the biscuits. The substitute sweeteners of palm sugar and sorghum sugar are expected to produce biscuits that are better studied from the chemical, physical and sensory characteristics. This study aims to see the effect of substitution on chemical, physical and sensory characteristics and to determine the best formula by comparing it with control samples. The research design carried out was a completely randomized design with one factor. The sweetener variations used are (granulated sugar: palm sugar) 75:25. 50:50, 25:75, 0: 100 and (granulated sugar: sorghum sugar) 75:25. 50:50, 25:75, 0: 100 and 100% granulated sugar as a control. The results showed that biscuits with a combination of 25% sorghum sugar: 75% granulated sugar had the highest sensory value. Biscuits with 100% palm sugar sweetener which have the best nutritional value are found in biscuits with a combination of 100% palm sugar sweeteners examined from the total sugar content of 26.5% and calories of 4765.0 cal.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE EVAPORATOR CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE ACETIC ACID PRODUCTION PROCESS BASED ON THE MPC-REGULATOR
Authors: Zhuchenko Oleksii , Korotynskyi Anton , Abramova Alla , Chepov Dmytro
Published: July 2023

In most cases, the initial product of the acetic acid production process is purified by rectification. Since the rectification process consists in separating the mixtures into phases based on the boiling point, it becomes clear that the temperature and concentration of the processed mixture are quite important technological parameters. Usually, these technological parameters are set by the boiler at the distillation column, which is also called the cube of the column. That is why there is a need for high-quality and effective management of the boiler as one of the important technological objects. A boiler control system based on the MPC regulator was developed and analyzed in this work. The operation of the MPC regulator is based on determining the behavior of the object and predicting its future behavior, after which it is brought to the desired trajectory by optimizing the control over a certain period of time. The period of time during which the calculation of the optimal trajectory is carried out is also called the horizon. The definition of the horizon affects the nature of the control performed, so its choice should be based on the nature of the dynamic properties of the control object. That is why, when developing these regulators, it is necessary to study the nature of the influence of these parameters on the course of the process. As a result of the study, management strategies were obtained for different values of forecasting horizons. Having analyzed the results of the controller at different settings of the forecasting horizon, it can be concluded that when the forecasting horizon is increased, the time of the transient characteristic increases, but overregulation also decreases. Therefore, when choosing the optimal value, it is necessary to be guided by the impact of adjustments on the process.