bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VECTORS OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY IMPLEMENTATION IN UKRAINE
Authors: Roleders Viktoriia , Kukel Halyna , Mazur Vitalii
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to generalize the theoretical aspects of the circular economy through the definition of its dominant basis as the integration of sustainable development and business development under the conditions that determine the internal and external environment of the transformation of the economy in the context of creating innovative cooperation.

Results: today, Ukraine faces serious obstacles on the way to the transition to a circular economy, which is necessary in order to reduce the harmful impact on the environment and preserve the reserves of natural resources. The circular economy is emerging as a novel approach to boost sustainable economic development and cope with environmental challenges and has recently attracted increasing consideration in discussions on industrial development Among the reasons for the slowdown in the innovative development of the country, such as the predominance of raw materials in exports, a low level of investment, outdated technologies, corruption, etc. Ways of implementing the circular economy model can be such measures as focusing on the sphere of services, encouraging capital investments, spreading the culture of circularity, training specialists, developing markets for secondary raw materials, adopting and implementing a circular economy indicator system, etc.

The scientific novelty consists in determining the features, effectiveness of using the principles of the circular economy and its adaptation for further application in Ukraine, which will ensure the development of innovative cooperation.

The practical value lies in the identification of opportunities and obstacles on the way to the implementation of the principles of the circular economy in Ukraine and the development of recommendations for state environmental and economic policy to promote its development.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR OF UKRAINE: A DRIVER OF DEVELOPMENT AND A FACTOR OF MODERNIZATION
Authors: Zianko Vitalii , Nechyporenko Тetiana
Published: October 2023

It has been studied that the trigger of the transformation of the financial sector of Ukraine and its dynamic digitalization is artificial intelligence (AI), which plays the role of a driver of development and acts as a factor of modernization. It was established that innovations with the help of AI in the financial sector consist in the system's ability to automate data processing and calculations, which leads to acceleration, increased efficiency and expansion of financial operations. It has been established that AI can analyze large volumes of financial data, identify complex dependencies and forecast trends, facilitating strategic decision-making and management. It is noted that the use of AI in the financial sector of Ukraine allows to increase the precision of financial analysis and optimize a wide range of routine operations, which significantly reduces the time and resources of companies due to the automation of tasks, contributes to increasing the reliability of investment decisions and the efficiency of financial processes, identifying anomalies and patterns in financial data, as well as improving the cyber security system to protect against fraud and abuse. The advantages are outlined and certain shortcomings and risks that prevent the spread and use of AI in the financial sector of Ukraine are highlighted. This concerns, first of all, issues of ethics, transparency, unfair or discriminatory use of AI, as well as issues of confidentiality and protection of personal data. It was found that AI has limited capabilities in working with unstructured data and cannot always capture human emotions and context. It found that AI, despite its limitations in understanding context, is a powerful tool for Ukraine's financial sector, helping to increase the sector's competitiveness and efficiency by accelerating customer service, improving risk management and accurately forecasting economic trends.
Trends in medical device company payments in neurosurgery: a nationwide, multidatabase, geospatial analysis
Authors: Naik Anant , Peterman Nicholas , Berke Chandler , Furey Charuta G. , DiDomenico Joseph , Abbatematteo Joseph , Detchou Donald , Catapano Joshua S. , Snyder Laura A. , Lawton Michael T. , Stroink Ann , Arnold Paul M.
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE

Industry partnerships help advance the field of neurosurgery. Given the nature of the field and its close relationship with innovation, neurosurgeons frequently partner with the medical device industry to advance technology and improve outcomes. However, this can create important ethical concerns for patients. In this paper, the authors sought to comprehensively study how physician payments from medical device companies have changed and what geographic parameters influence the trends observed over the years.

METHODS

The authors queried and merged several large databases, including Medicare and Medicaid provider usage data and databases from the Open Payments Program, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, and US Census Bureau. Geospatial analysis was performed using Moran’s I and II clustering. Univariate and multivariable analyses were performed using the Mann-Whitney U-test and geospatially weighted multivariable regression for hot spot and cold spot membership.

RESULTS

Data for 952 counties across the continental United States were analyzed. Ninety-seven counties constituted geographic hot spots. These hot spots were primarily concentrated in Florida, the New York–Pennsylvania region, central Colorado, and southwestern United States. Independent predictors of hot spot membership included greater unemployment rates, the percentage of White patients, the presence of mobile homes, and the percentage of county Hispanic and Black populations. Company-based differences were examined. The vast majority of Medtronic’s payments were in the form of royalties and licensing (86.6%). Royalties and licensing accounted for the majority of payments for DePuy (69.4%), Globus Medical (62%), and NuVasive (77.1%). In contrast, other companies, such as Boston Scientific, opted to pay physicians in the form of ownership and investment interests (42.1%). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was also assessed. During the onset of the pandemic in 2020, physician payments fell or remained the same across all regions with the exception of the South Atlantic region. However, it was observed that nearly all regions rebounded, with stark elevations in physician payments immediately in 2021.

CONCLUSIONS

This analysis demonstrates that there are national hot spots and cold spots of physician payments, and offers some social, economic, and company-dependent predictors that may influence the magnitude of payments. Further analysis is needed to better understand this clinical-commercial partnership in healthcare, specifically within neurosurgical practice.
Robot-assisted implantation of a microelectrode array in the occipital lobe as a visual prosthesis: technical note
Authors: Rocca Alessandra , Lehner Christian , Wafula-Wekesa Emmanuel , Luna Enrique , Fernández-Cornejo Víctor , Abarca-Olivas Javier , Soto-Sánchez Cristina , Fernández-Jover Eduardo , González-López Pablo
Published: October 2023

The prospect of direct interaction between the brain and computers has been investigated in recent decades, revealing several potential applications. One of these is sight restoration in profoundly blind people, which is based on the ability to elicit visual perceptions while directly stimulating the occipital cortex. Technological innovation has led to the development of microelectrodes implantable on the brain surface. The feasibility of implanting a microelectrode on the visual cortex has already been shown in animals, with promising results. Current research has focused on the implantation of microelectrodes into the occipital brain of blind volunteers. The technique raises several technical challenges. In this technical note, the authors suggest a safe and effective approach for robot-assisted implantation of microelectrodes in the occipital lobe for sight restoration.
Design and Implementation of a Network Programming Module (A Secure Client-Server Chat Application)
Authors: UKAEGBU CHINEDU INNOCENT , KADIRI EMMANUEL
Published: October 2023

Several network systems are built to communicate with one another as well as made available through service-oriented architectures. In this project, the client server architecture is used to develop a chat application. Firstly a chat application is created for both Client and Server which is based on Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) where TCP is connection oriented protocol and is a reliable connection protocol. As security is the key factor while communicating over a network, so in this project, MySQL SSL protocol and hash function was used for the Database based on a numbers of benefits. The hash values of the real password and the random generated number (salt) is stored in the database. The original password is not stored on the system, making cracking of password much harder.
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for Medical Education and Training
Authors: Lema Kennedy g
Published: October 2023

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has garnered worldwide attentionas a transformative technology, thanks to the emergence of groundbreaking Large AI Models (LAMs), including Large Language Models, LargeVision Models, and Large Multi-Modal Models. AGI represents an ambitious endeavor to replicate human intelligence within computer systems,making it a pivotal technology poised to revolutionize Medical Training.Fueled by recent advancements in large pre-trained models, AGI signifiesa remarkable stride in empowering machines to perform tasks demanding human-level intelligence. These tasks encompass reasoning, problem solving, decision-making, and even the comprehension of human emotionsand social interactions. This work conducts a comprehensive explorationof AGI, elucidating its fundamental concepts, capabilities, scope, andtransformative potential in the realm of Medical Education and Training. It specifically delves into Medical Simulation Environments, Interactive Virtual Labs, Humanoid Robots in Medical Education, ContinuingMedical Education (CME), Personalized Learning Pathways, IntelligentTutoring Systems, Natural Language Processing for Medical Texts, Clinical Decision Support, and Automated Assessment Tools. The examination encompasses a thorough analysis of the prospective advantages,challenges, limitations, risks, and ethical considerations that AGI posesto Medical education and training programs, as well as its implications forMedical educators. The development of AGI necessitates fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between educators and AI engineers to propelresearch and application endeavors in this transformative field.
Pengembangan Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Berbasis Digital dan Peningkatan Self Efficacy Resiliensi Guru SD
Authors: Siregar* Yulia Anita , Matondang Anas Munandar , Fitriani  , Ammy Putri Maisyarah , Harahap Muhammad Yusuf , Rossiah Rossiah , Siregar Ahir Manuddin , Sholih Rahmat , Pohan Elviza Nabila
Published: October 2023

Tujuan diadakannya kegiatan Pengabdian Pelatihan dan pendampingan ini yaitu untuk mengembangkan kemampuan: 1) Penerapan mengenai literasi numerasi dalam pembelajaran di SD 101243 Muhammadiyah Sipirok, 2) Penggunaan teknologi berbasis digital SD 101243 Muhammadiyah Sipirok, 3) Self efficacy resiliensi guru di SD 101243 Muhammadiyah Sipirok. Metode Pelatihan dan pendampingan dilaksanakan secara blended learning meliputi kegiatan sinkron dengan zoom atau google meet dan asinkron melalui google form dan Whatsapp group dan juga tatap muka secara langsung sesuai situasi dan kondisi yang diatur dalam kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan. Untuk tahap akhir dilakukan proses review serta pemberian feedback yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 16 Februari 2023. Berdasarkan hasil pelatihan dan pendampingan ini dapat mengembangkan  kemampuan penerapan mengenai literasi numerasi dalam pembelajaran di SD 101243 Muhammadiyah Sipirok, mengembangkan kemampuan penggunaan teknologi berbasis digital SD 101243 Muhammadiyah Sipirok, dan meningkatkan self efficacy resiliensi guru di SD 101243 Muhammadiyah Sipirok
Family Financial Management as a Means of Household Welfare and Harmony for Residents
Authors: Fakhruddin Iwan , Winarni* Dwi , Zamakhsyari Luthfi
Published: October 2023

Good family financial management can create household prosperity and harmony. A prosperous household has a positive impact on its members and ultimately has an impact on the welfare of society at large. The role of women in the household is not only as wives and mothers but also as financial role models and decision-makers in managing daily finances. If you don't have expertise in managing finances, you are prone to experiencing domestic conflict. This community service aims to provide training and understanding of family financial management to members of the 'Aisyiyah Kembaran. The method used is training with the PRA approach, which aims to involve participants in the process of identifying problems, implementing solutions, and analyzing evaluations. The result is an increase in skills and understanding of family financial management that can be applied to every family. Thus, household conflicts can be avoided due to poor financial management.
Pelatihan Strategi Promosi Media Sosial Kelompok Wanita Tani Beringin Indah
Authors: Joesyiana* Kiki , Zainal Haznil , Harahap Arief Rifa’i , Mildawati Roza , Yuzalmi Nanik , Wahyuni Sri
Published: October 2023

Jejaring sosial adalah jenis teknologi yang memungkinkan orang untuk secara instan berinteraksi satu sama lain melalui jaringan internet melalui berbagai media sosial yang dapat diakses oleh setiap orang yang memiliki akun media sosial. Dengan media sosial, para pelaku usaha tidak lagi mempermasalahkan keterbatasan jarak, tempat, dan waktu. Komunikasi pemasaran sekarang menggunakan media sosial. Anggota kelompok wanita tani dapat menggunakan media sosial sebagai strategi pemasaran untuk memasarkan produk pertanian mereka. Media sosial seperti Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, dan yang lainnya dengan banyak pengguna telah menjadi tempat di mana setiap orang dapat masuk dan memposting apa pun yang mereka inginkan. Kelompok Wanita Tani Beringin Indah merupakan salah satu Kelompok yang di bentuk untuk memfasilitasi para ibu-ibu di perumahan beringin indah (terutama yang sudah pensiun dan berusia) agar tetap produktif dan memiliki kegiatan di hari tua mereka. KWT Beringin Indah baru berusia 1 tahun, banyak yang bisa di hasilkan dari kegiatan KWT ini. Meskipun cenderung baru, namun semangat ibu-ibu anggota KWT. Untuk memperkenalkan produk hasil pertanian dari KWT beringin indah. Dari fenomena permasalahan mitra, maka tim pengabdian masyarakat yang beranggotakan dosen-dosen program studi manajemen memutuskan untuk memberikan pelatihan tentang bagaimana strategi promosi dengan pemanfaatan media sosial bagi kelompok wanita tani beringin indah.
ISLAMIC EDUCATION POLICY PROBLEMS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Mohdlori Ahmad , Nuryadi Muchammad , . Nurjihadi
Published: October 2023

AbstractIslamic education is a process of preparing one's future to reach maturitywhich is carried out by pious Muslim adults who deliver and guide their growthand development through Islamic teachings effectively and efficiently. Islamiceducation certainly provides guidance to a person towards his development inthe form of physical and spiritual in order to form a noble personality in himselfbased on Islamic norms. Islamic education in the education system is dividedinto three forms. First, Islamic education as an institution for its existence as anIslamic educational institution explicitly. Second, Islamic Education as aSubject there is religious education as one of the subjects that must be given atthe elementary level to college. Third, Islamic education as a value containsIslamic values in the education system. However, the problems in Islamiceducation, especially the policies implemented in educational institutions inIndonesia, are still very emerging from the past until now in the era ofglobalization and digitalization because it involves human resources which arealways dynamic in each era. Islamic education policies always try to beperfected and provide the best solutions for changes and improvements in theimplementation of Islamic education itself with evidence of revisions to laws orgovernment regulations on education that are always carried out.Keywords: Islamic Education, Problems and Policies
MODEL OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION AT THE MADRASAH DINIYAH ULYA
Authors: Supriyono Supriyono
Published: October 2023

Abstract Islamic education is a planned effort in preparing people to recognize, understand, appreciate, and believe in the teachings of Islam accompanied by demands to respect other religions in inter-religious relations to create national unity and integrity. Madrasah Diniyah Ulya is a non-formal Islamic religious education unit that provides Islamic religious education as a complement for high school/vocational/MA/equivalent students or children of the same educational age who have not attended formal education. This level is taken in 2 (two) years with a minimum study time of 18 students a week with a duration of 45 minutes per lesson hour. The purpose of Madrasah Diniyah Ulya is to develop, expand and deepen the Islamic religious education obtained for students to develop their lives, fostering students to have experience, knowledge, worship skills, commendable traits, attitudes and behaviors that are useful for personal development, fostering students to have the ability to carry out their life duties in society and to be devoted to Allah SWT in order to achieve happiness in the world and the hereafter, and prepare students for can attend Islamic religious education at higher educational institutions. Islamic Education Materials at Madrasah Diniyah Ulya consist of moral formation which is carried out with knowledge (understanding), charity (habituation) and exemplary (uswatun hasanah). The books that are often used as references or handbooks in madrasah diniyah, are almost entirely in Arabic or Arabic books combined with regional languages, such as Javanese (kitab beard).The Ulya Madrasah Diniyah Education Model can be developed from several components including: institutions, management, teachers and education staff, students, funding, infrastructure, curriculum, learning, learning evaluation, and supervision, monitoring, evaluation and reporting as well as maintaining the existence of madrasah diniyah. Key Words: Model, Islamic Education and Madrasah Diniyah Ulya
ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PAI) MODEL AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SMP) MUHAMMADIYAH 1 ALTERNATIVE MAGELANG CITY (MUTUAL)
Authors: Abdurrosyid Abdurrosyid
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis paper discusses the model of Islamic Religious Education in Junior High School (SMP). The researcher raised the Muhammaiyah 1 Alternative Junior High School in Magelang City (MUTUAL) as the model under study. By using the approach of observation, interviews, and analysis, the authors attempt to describe and explain the SMP MUTUAL model and the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) model that it organizes. The research is directed at the historical conditions of SMP MUTUAL, the pattern of Islamic Religious Education (PAI), the implications of the applied PAI pattern, and its development. This study obtained the main conclusion that the PAI model in SMP MUTUAL is not only a complement to the educational curriculum, but that the implementation of PAI becomes a unified curriculum, becomes the basis for strengthening the curriculum character and school character, as well as being a model or pattern characteristic of SMP MUTUAL that distinguishes it from other institutions. another education.Keywords:, Implementation, Islamic Religious Education, Model, Development, Junior High School, Mutual.
مناهج تعليمية إسلامية فى فندق بسانترين
Authors: Suryani Khotimah , Syaifuddin Muh.
Published: October 2023

ملخص البحثأم غتَ ربظية )formal( توجد بَ إندونيسيا معاىد تربوية إسلامية سواء أكانت ربظيةو ىذه ابؼعاىد بؽا دور مهم بَ ترقية أفكار أبناء الشعب. و من بتُ ىذه .)non-formal(و كان فندق بسانتًين من .)Pondok Pesantren( ابؼعاىد التًبوية ما نسميو بفندق بسانتًينابؼعاىد غتَ الربظية بَ إندونيسيا، و ىذا ابؼعهد أقدم ابؼعاىد التًبوية فيها. و لم يزل دور ىذا ابؼعهد كبتَابَ العالم التًبوي الإندونيسي. و إذا تكلمنا عن خصائص فندق بسانتًين فإنو كنظام فريد لا مثيل لو. وفرده ىذا ليس من ناحية منهج التعليم و التعلم فحسب لكنو تفرد بَ وجهات حياة المجتمع و القيمابغيوية اتبعها.) و بناء على ما ذكر سابقا يرتكز ىذا البحث على ما يلي: ) 1( ما ىو فندق بسانتًين ) 2ىل تغتَت ثقافة بسانتًين اثناء تغتَ الأزمان ) 3( ما منهج التعليم و التعلم بَ بسانتًين بؾملا ومفصلا. و للحصول على أجوبة ىذه ابؼشاكل تستخدم الباحثة ىذا البحث بدنهج وصفيّ برليليّ أىأن الباحثة تقدم البيانات بَ ىذا البحث بٍ تقوم بتحليلها و استخلاصها.و توصلت الباحثة خلال البحث إلى نتائج ما يلي: ) 1( كان فندق بسانتًين معهد تربويللطلاب، و )traditional institution of Islamic education( اسلامي تقليديىذا ابؼعهد مكان معتُ للتعليم و التعلم و فهم الكتب و لتعميق العلوم و ابؼعارف الإسلامية الى أنانطبعت أخلاق الطلبة فيها أخلاقا كريدة. وقصارى القول إن ابؼعهد مكان ينبع منو الأخلاق ابغسنة، وبهذه يتخلق الطلاب بخلق حسن. ) 2( تغتَت ثقافة فندق بسانتًين بتغتَ الأزمان. كان قائم بسانتًينبَ أول نشأتو شيخا بـلصا يقوم بخدمة المجتمع، و بدرور الأزمان تغتَت نزعة شيخ بسانتًين و مالت الىنزعة اقتصادية و سياسية و رئاسية. ) 3( و كان منهج التعليم و التعلم الذي قرره فندق بسانتًين علىالعموم ينقسم إلى نوعتُ: الأول منهج العلماء التقليدي أى أن منهج التعليم و التعلم تابع على عادةالعلماء القدماء بَ بسانتًين، و ىذا ابؼنهج منهج أصيل فيو، و الثاني منهج عصري جديد، و ىذاابؼنهج منهج متطور سلك فيو مدرس بسانتًين الطرق ابؼتطورة العصرية انتش رت بَ المجتمع العصري و لولم يوجد فيو نظام عصري جديد مثل نظام مدرسي.منهج ،)Kyai( شيخ بسانتًين ،)Pondok Pesantren( كلمة رئيسية: فندق بسانتًينالتعليم و التعلم.
Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik Berbasis Light Up Cergam Dengan Pendekatan Discovery Learning Pada Muatan IPS Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dewi Septiana Yusfa Sari , Karma I Nyoman , Hakim Mansur
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan produk berupa LKPD Berbasis Light Up Cergam Dengan Pendekatan Discovery Learning, mengetahui proses pengembangan, kelayakan LKPD, respon pendidik dan peserta didik terhadap LKPD Berbasis Light Up Cergam dengan Pendekatan Discovery Learning pada Muatan IPS kelas IV. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Research and Development (R&D) menggunakan model pengembangan Borg and Gall yang dikembangkan oleh Sugiyono. Penelitian ini menggunakan 7 tahapan penelitian, yaitu potensi dan masalah, pengumpulan data, desain produk, validasi desain, revisi desain, uji coba produk, dan revisi produk. Penelitian dilakukan di SDN 1 Moyot, Kecamatan Sakra, Lombok Timur. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan angket. Hasil penelitian dan pengembangan ini adalah LKPD berdasarkan penilaian dari validator ahli materi mendapatkan kriteria sangat layak dengan rerata skor 3.95, penilaian dari validator ahli bahasa mendapatkan kriteria sangat layak dengan rerata skor 3.37, dan penilaian dari validator ahli desain mendapatkan kriteria sangat layak dengan rerata skor 3.8. Hasil uji coba lapangan kelompok kecil berdasarkan penilaian respon pendidik mendapatkan kriteria sangat baik dengan rerata skor 3.96, dan penilaian respon peserta didik mendapatkan kriteria sangat baik dengan rerata skor 3.86, sedangkan uji coba lapangan kelompok besar tidak dilaksanakan karena membutuhkan anggaran yang cukup besar.
Uji Performa Alat Pengering Tray Dryer Untuk Komoditas Hasil Pertanian Yang Memanfaatkan Kalor Buangan Kondensor Mesin Pengkondisian Udara (Air Conditioning) Domestik
Authors: Apollo Apollo , Sonong Sonong , Faruq R Andi Fathin , Rastutu Rastutu
Published: October 2023

The drying methods currently used by farmers still rely heavily on direct solar power, so that the continuity of drying to reduce water content cannot be controlled properly, which has a direct impact on the low quantity and quality of drying results, as well as poor product hygiene. Utilization of condenser waste heat from cooling machines is one of the development applications for heat pump systems. The advantages of heat pumps for the drying process include their ability to control the temperature and humidity in the drying chamber, so that they can be adjusted for various drying conditions and the drying process is more efficient and environmentally friendly. This research aims to determine the performance of drying machines for agricultural commodities (cocoa beans) using the method of developing a domestic air conditioning machine, by adding a condenser arranged in series with the main condenser to function as a drying chamber. The results of the modification of this tool consist of five main parts, namely the compressor, tray dryer room (additional condenser), main condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. Testing of this dryer was carried out with two types of experiments, namely experiments without load and experiments with load. The test was carried out at the maximum working time of the condenser by setting the lowest working evaporator, namely 16Â°C. The lower the working temperature of the evaporator, the higher the working temperature of condenser 1. This is done to get maximum work from this modified dryer. Based on tests for temperature and relative humidity (RH) under load and no-load conditions, the values are not too different. After approximately 2 hours of operation or when the machine was working in steady state, the highest temperature was obtained at 87Â°C while the highest average RH was obtained at 78% in the drying rack space. The performance of this agricultural commodity drying machine has functioned well, especially for cocoa beans which have been dried to a standard moisture content of 7.5% in accordance with SNI 2322-2008 for an operating time of 130 minutes. The dryer system by utilizing exhaust heat from the condenser in this domestic air conditioning machine can work well without reducing its main function as indicated by the maximum temperature value of 20oC around the evaporator.Â
Predictors for axillary lymph node metastasis in primary neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast and neuroendocrine differentiated breast cancers
Authors: GÖBÜT Hüseyin , BÜYÜKKASAP Çağrı
Published: October 2023

Aims: Primary neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast (NEC) and neuroendocrine differentiated breast cancers are rare entities. The aim of this study was to investigate clinical and histopathological findings and predictors for axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in primary neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast (NEC) and neuroendocrine differentiated breast cancers (NEBC).

Methods: Patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer with histopathological neuroendocrine features between the years 2015 and 2022 were retrospectively screened. The patients were divided into two main groups, the NEC and NEBC groups. The two groups were evaluated in terms of their clinical and histopathological characteristics and predictive factors for axillary lymph node.

Results: A total of 35 patients [NEBC group: 24 patients, NEC group: 11 patients) were evaluated. At the time of diagnosis, the median age was 57 (NEC: 49 years, NEBC: 57.5). Of the 35 patients, 15 (57.1%) had ALNM, and lymphovascular invasion was detected in 16 (45.7%). When the whole patient population was evaluated for ALNM, it was found that lymphovascular invasion had an effect on ALNM (p=0.005). In the NEBC group, the rate of ALNM was associated with an increase in tumor diameter (p=0.035). Additionally, the tumor diameter was found to be predictive of ALNM in the ROC analysis (AUC: 0.753, 95% CI: 0.557-0.950, cut-off: 2.35 cm, p=0.035). Analyses of correlation revealed a low-level correlation between age and Ki-67 in the study cohort ( ρ= -0.341, p=0.45).

Conclusion: NECs and NEBCs of the breast are uncommon tumors with a high ALNM potential. Patients with lymphovascular invasion and a large tumor diameter should be carefully evaluated for ALNM. Further research is required to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy for these rare subtypes of breast cancers.
The ternary system Gd–Ge–Sn at 600 0C
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Dankevych R. , Tokaychuk Ya. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Gladyshevskii R. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: October 2023

The isothermal section at 6000C of the phase diagram of the ternary system Gd–Ge–Sn was constructed in the whole concentration range, based on X-ray powder diffraction and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The formation of two continuous solid solutions, Gd5Ge4–xSnx (x=0–4, structure type Sm5Ge4, Pearson symbol oP36, space group Pnma, a=7.8565(12)–8.040(2), b=14.812(2)–15.552(3), c=7.7781(12)–8.201(2) Å) and Gd5Ge3–xSnx (x=0–3, structure type Mn5Si3, hP16, P63/mcm, a=8.5702(8)–9.0306(13), c=6.4305(5)–6.5941(10) Å), and limited solid solutions based on the binary compounds Gd11Ge10 (6 at.% Sn), GdSn3 (5.5 at.% Ge), Gd3Sn7 (2 at.% Ge), GdSn2 (5 at.% Ge), and Gd11Sn10 (3.5 at.% Ge) was established. Three following ternary compounds were found in the system at 6000C: Gd2Ge3.84Sn0.92, GdGe0.75–0.85Sn1.25–1.15, and Gd2Ge2.91Sn0.80. The detailed crystal structures of two of them were refined on X-ray powder diffraction data: GdGe0.75–0.85Sn1.25–1.15, structure type ScCo0.25Si1.75, oS12, Cmcm, a=4.3206(4)–4.3035(4), b=16.4824(15)–16.4433(14), c=4.1270(4)–4.0961(4) Å and Gd2Ge2.91Sn0.80, structure type Gd2Ge3.38Bi0.42, oS32, Cmcm, a=4.0445(6), b=30.473(5), c=4.1694(6) Å. The third compound, Gd2Ge3.84Sn0.92, adopts the structure type Nd2Ge3.55Sn1.24. The crystal structures are closely related and are built from layers of Gd6 trigonal prisms centered by Ge atoms (or in part by Sn atoms) and square-mesh nets of Sn atoms (or in part Ge atoms), which alternate along the crystallographic direction [010]. Partial disorder of Ge and Sn atoms is observed.
Development of compositions of slag-alkaline binding materials for pavement products
Authors:   National Technical University ", Shabanova G.M. ,   Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Korogodska A.M. ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Shumeiko V.M. ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Borysenko O.M. ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Lisachuk G.V. ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Kryvobok R.V. ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Sakhnenko M.D. ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
Published: October 2023

In this work, blast furnace granulated slag of the Kamet-Stal plant was investigated. It was established that the slag belongs to the basic ones. According to the quality factor, the slag belongs to grade 1 and can be used to fabricate slag-alkaline binding material by the alkaline method of activation. A significant part of the slag is in an X-ray amorphous state, which contributes to the production of strong cement stone in the late stages of hardening. The crystalline phases of the slag exhibit weak binding properties and provide strength to the hardened slag-alkaline binding material. To activate the slag and plasticize the composition, portland cement and clay were introduced into it, sodium liquid glass, caustic soda solution and soda ash solution being used as an alkaline sealer. The exclusion of clay from the basic composition leads to an increase in strength almost twice due to additional activation of slag with portland cement. A significant drawback in this case is the numerous precipitates that appear on the samples already on the first day of hardening. Thus, for accelerated curing times, increased mechanical strength, reduction in the amount of leaching and a significant reduction in the cost of finished products, we suggested the composition containing 91 wt.% slag; 6 wt.% clay; and 3 wt.% portland cement closed with a solution of liquid glass with a modulus of 2.3 and a density of 1300 kg/m3.
Pd(II)–Cu(II) compositions fixed on dispersed silica from ammonia solutions for carbon monoxide oxidation with air oxygen
Authors:   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Kiose T.О. , Rakytska T.L. ,   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Holubchyk K.О. ,   Odessa National Medical University
Published: October 2023

The samples of dispersed silica, tripoli from the Konoplyansky deposit, were used in this work. Pd(II)–Cu(II) compounds fixed on dispersed silica for the oxidation of carbon monoxide with air oxygen were obtained by impregnation of the carrier, which was previously boiled in distilled water for one hour, through NH3-coordination in the presence of ethyl alcohol, followed by maturation of the catalyst at 200C for 20 hours and drying at 3000C for 4 hours. The initial and chemically modified samples of tripoli were characterized by X-ray phase analysis, IR-spectral and thermogravimetric research methods and tested in the reaction of low-temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide with oxygen. The degree of CO conversion in the stationary mode was used to estimate the activity of the catalyst. It was established that the activity of copper-palladium catalysts is significantly affected by the method of catalyst preparation, namely: the sequence of mixing the starting solutions, the drying temperature, and the content of the catalyst components. The catalyst with the highest activity contained all the components, such as K2PdCl4, Cu(NO3)2, NH4OH, KBr, and С2Н5ОН, mixed beforehand in the specified sequence. It provides air purification from CO to a concentration that is 5 times lower than the maximum permissible concentration for the working area (MPCCO=20 mg/m3). The degree of CO oxidation reaches 98.6%. With other variations of the method of the catalyst preparation, the samples show much lower activity, which indicates the formation of surface complexes of different composition, responsible for the oxidation of carbon monoxide by air oxygen.
“ENVIRONMENTAL SMOKE”: DISSEMINANDO O CONHECIMENTO EM TODAS AS DIREÇÕES
Authors: Editorial Equipe
Published: October 2023

A Revista “Environmental Smoke” (EnvSmoke) surgiu em 12 de maio de 2018, na cidade de João Pessoa, estado da Paraíba, nordeste do Brasil. Constitui um periódico científico interdisciplinar, abrangendo as seguintes áreas do conhecimento humano (Ciências Agrárias, Ciências Ambientais, Ciências Biológicas, Ciências Exatas e da Terra, Ciências Humanas, Ciências Jurídicas, Ciências da Saúde, Ciências Sociais Aplicadas, Engenharias, Linguística, Letras e Artes), na perspectiva de difundir o conhecimento em todas as direções, objetivando atingir ao número máximo de leitores em todo o globo terrestre.
PENGARUH VARIASI TINGGI GENANGAN HIDROPONIK SISTEM DFT PADA TANAMAN KALE (Brassica oleracea)
Authors: Amrizal  , Panggabean Deswani , Away Yufrijal
Published: October 2023

Hidroponik sistem DFT adalah hidroponik yang sering digunakan untuk budidaya sayuran hijau, dimana salah satu sayuran hijau tersebut adalah tanaman Kale. Beberapa tahun terakhir tanaman kale mulai booming di Indonesia, terutama didaerah perkotaan. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghitung kebutuhan nutrisi selama pertumbuhan dan mengetahui pengaruh tinggi genangan terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman kale seperti panjang akar, berat tanaman. Ada 4 perlakuan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini dengan 10 kali ulangan pada masing-masing perlakuan, sehingga terdapat 40 satuan perlakuan. Perlakuan yang dimaksud adalah tinggi genangan 2 cm, 4 cm, 6 cm dan 8 cm. Dari pengamatan didapatkan hasil bahwa kebutuhan nutrisi pada fase awal atau minggu ke I adalah 353,8 ml/tanaman dan pada fase akhir atau minggu ke VI adalah 875,0 ml/tanaman. Dalam pengamatan tinggi genangan didapatkan bahwa perlakuan I memberikan hasil yang paling baik dibandingkan perlakuan yang lain dengan panjang akar rata-rata 24,50 cm dan berat tanaman rata-rata 108 gram. Saran untuk penelitian selanjutnya adalah memperbaiki lingkungan penelitian berupa pengendalian suhu dan kelembaban agar faktor kehilangan air dapat dikendalikan.
KUALITAS KARKAS AYAM BROILER YANG DISUPLEMENTASI KERATIN HYDROLISAT MELALUI AIR MINUM
Authors: Erwan Edi , Rodiallah Muhamad , Hafizon M. , Zumarni
Published: October 2023

Keratin hydrosilat (KH) dihasilkan dari hidrolisis keratin yang beasal dari unggas dan terdiri dari 92% asam amino dan 8% dipeptide atau tripeptida yang memiliki berat molekul yang rendah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh suplementasi beberapa level KH yang dicampurkan dalam air minum terhadap bobot karkas, persentase karkas dan lemak abdominal ayam broiler fase grower. Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan pada Februari-Maret 2022 di kandang percobaan ternak, Laboratorium UARDS (UIN Agriculture Research and Development Station) dan Teknologi Produksi Ternak, Fakultas Pertanian dan Peternakan Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. Penelitian ini menggunakan Ayam Broiler 80 ekor yang dibagi secara acak berdasarkan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan yang diberikan yaitu P0= tanpa penambahan KH (kontrol), P1= penambahan KH 0,1%/liter air minum, P2= penambahan KH 0,2%/liter air minum, P3= penambahan KH 0,3%/liter air minum. Parameter yang diukur adalah  bobot karkas, persentase karkas dan bobot lemak abdominal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian suplementasi KH hingga level 0,3% dalam air minum berpengaruh sangat nyata (P<0,0,1) terhadap bobot karkas, namun berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap persentase karkas dan tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) bobot lemak abdominal. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penggunaan suplementasi KH sampai level 0,3% dalam air minum tidak dapat memperbaiki produksi bobot karkas broiler umur 35 hari.
The Impact of Human Resource Information Systems : An Exploratory Study in Selected Private Firm
Authors: Patel Priyanka
Published: October 2023

A system for the management of human resources can have a significant impact on employees and various aspects of their work experience within an organization. HRIS is a software solution that combines human resource management and information technology to streamline HR processes and improve overall efficiency. HRIS can have a beneficial or bad impact on employees, depending on how technology is introduced and used.
Growth Performance of Native Hen at the Grower Phase (Aged 6-12 weeks) After Supplemented Arginine-Lysine in Low-Protein Fed
Authors: Kemba Onsalina , Lisnahan Charles V. , Dethan Agustinus A.
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the growth performance of female Native chickens at the grower phase (6-12 Weeks) after being given arginine-lysine in low protein feed. This research was carried out from May to August 2022 at the Kampung Chicken Housing, Sion Women's Farmer Group, Sasi Village, Kefamenanu. The material used is 80 Native chickens aged 6-12 weeks with an average body weight of 400 g. The research method used is a complete randomized design. Chickens were randomly placed for 5 treatments and 4 replications, each replication consisted of 4 bird. The treatment given was P0 (control feed + 0.60% arginine + 0.52% lysine + 18% CP); P1 (control feed + 0.70% arginine + 0.61% lysine + 17% CP); P2 (control feed + 0.80% arginine + 0.70% lysine + 16% CP); P3 (control feed + 0.90% arginine + 0.79% lysine +15% CP); P4 (control feed + 1.00% arginine + 0.88% lysine + 14% CP). Variables observed were body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio. Data analysis using variance analysis  and Duncan test. The results showed that the average body weight gain at treatments P0, P1, P2, P3 and P4 were 71.67±3.75; 84.69±3.55; 105.63±3.71; 105.46±7.15; and 94.38±3.50 g/bird/week, respectively. Feed intake were 277.41±15.95; 324.98±13.20; 401.13±15.10; 397.19±30.00; and 363.30±12.06 g/bird/week. Feed conversion ratio were 3.87±0.02; 3.84±0.01; 3.80±0.02; 3.77±0.03; and 3.85±0.01. Analysis of variance showed that the treatment had a significant effect on body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio of female Native chickens at the grower phase (P<0.05). It was concluded that the use of the arginine-lysine increases body weight gain, feed intake and decreases feed conversion ratio of female Native chickens at the grower phase (6 – 12 weeks). The level of 0.80-0.90% arginine + 0.70-0.79% lysine can streamline the use of feed crude protein by 2-3% from 18% to 15-16% and provide maximum results on the performance of female Native chickens at the grower phase.
The Characteristics of Organoleptic and pH Value of Beef Se’i Treated by Lime, Kaffir Lime, and Lemon Juice
Authors: Malelak Gemini E.M , Banoet Mellianty Prasthika , Noach Yakob R
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the organoleptics characteristics and pH of beef se'i which was given lime, kaffir lime and lemon juice. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments were (TJ= se'i without orange juice, JN= se’i given lime juice, JP= se’i given kaffir lime juice, JL= se’i given lemon juice). The parameters measured were aroma, color, taste, tenderness and pH value. The statistical analysis results showed that the treatment had a significant effect (P<0.05) on taste.  Se’i  given citrus juices had a better taste compare to cntrol, however kaffir lime or lemon juice gave better taste compared to lime juice. In conclussion, using lime, kaffir lime or lemon juice cold enhance beef se’i taste.
Effects of habitat disturbance and elevation on the diversity and endemicity of Herpetofauna in Northeastern Leyte, Philippines
Authors: Decena Syrus Cesar , Arguelles Michael , Macasait Jr Dionesio
Published: October 2023

The effect of anthropogenic habitat disturbance and elevational gradient on herpetofaunal diversity and endemicity was investigated in the present study. The habitat disturbance types considered were primary forest, selectively logged primary forest, agroecosystem (coconut plantation), and pasture, with varying elevational distributions (21–1101m asl). The herpetofaunal diversity and endemicity were compared between habitat disturbance types with habitat types (stream and terrestrial), and their relationships with elevation were further explored. A total of 489 herpetofauna belonging to 44 species (22 amphibians and 22 reptiles) were documented. The habitat disturbance significantly lowers the reptile species richness and diversity, and overall herpetofaunal endemicity is low in highly disturbed habitats (pasture). It was found that stream habitats harbor the greatest herpetofaunal diversity and endemicity. Herpetofaunal diversity and endemicity responded differently relative to the elevation, where the former decreased and the latter increased with increasing elevation. Moreover, the highly disturbed habitat (pasture) was strongly associated with widespread and disturbance-tolerant species, while the more pristine habitat (primary forest) was strongly associated with intolerant species. Lastly, this study highlights the need to conserve and protect remaining critical primary habitats especially stream habitats to ensure high herpetofaunal diversity and endemicity in the study area.
Effects of plant spacing and rates of NPK application on the growth and yield of sweetpotato var NSIC SP30
Authors: Colipano Je-ar , Asio Luz , Gorne Nello
Published: October 2023

Sweetpotato yield may be increased through effective crop management practices including plant spacing and fertilization. This study was conducted in an alluvial soil (Inceptisol) to evaluate the effects of plant spacing and rates of NPK application on the growth and yield of NSIC Sp30 sweetpotato. The experiment was laid out in a split plot arranged in RCBD with three replications. Three plant spacing treatments were designated as the main plot D1(75cmx25cm), D2(100cmx25cm), and D3(100cmx50cm). The rates of NPK application were designated as the subplot: F0(no NPK), F1(40-40-60kg ha-1 NPK), F2(60-60-90kg ha-1 NPK), and F3(80-80-120kg ha-1 NPK).
Plant spacing significantly affected the number of lateral vines, weight of marketable roots, number of marketable roots, root length, and the total root yield of NSIC Sp30 sweetpotato. An interaction effect was observed between the plants spaced at 100cmx50cm with NPK application resulting in more medium-sized roots. Plants spaced at 75cmx25cm produced the highest total root yield of 7.67t ha-1.
Application of NPK significantly influenced the length of main vines, fresh herbage yield, the weight of marketable roots, number of marketable roots, root length, root diameter, total root yield, LAI and HI. A higher yield of marketable roots 7,208.85kg ha-1 and a total root yield of 8.51t ha-1 were observed for plants applied with 40-40-60 kg ha-1 NPK. The growth and yield performance of NSIC Sp30 is better when plants are spaced at 75cmx25cm with 53,333 plants ha-1 and fertilized with 40-40-60kg ha-1 of NPK.
Assessing the Efficacy of Task-Based Language Teaching in TESOL Settings
Authors: Almefleh Hissah , Alshuraiaan Anwar , Alhajiri Fajer
Published: October 2023

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) is a promising approach to English language teaching that has the potential to enhance English language learning outcomes in Kuwaiti higher education institutions. However, it is important to consider the Kuwait-specific factors that can influence its effectiveness. This study investigated the effectiveness of TBLT in Kuwait and the Kuwait-specific factors that can influence its effectiveness. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with the selected educators. The study involved 12 educators from Kuwait's higher education sector. Participants were purposefully selected based on their experience in TBLT implementation to ensure that their insights and experiences aligned with the research focus.   The study's findings suggest that TBLT is an effective approach to teaching English in Kuwait. Students who participated in the study reported that TBLT helped them improve their English language skills in several ways, including improved communication skills, increased fluency and accuracy, developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and increased motivation and engagement. The study also identified a number of Kuwait-specific factors that can influence the effectiveness of TBLT. These factors include learner characteristics, teacher perspectives, and curriculum design. It is important to design TBLT tasks that are appropriate for all learners' needs, provide teachers with training and support to help them implement TBLT effectively, and align the Kuwaiti curriculum with the principles of TBLT. The study concludes with recommendations for promoting the effective implementation of TBLT in Kuwaiti higher education institutions. These recommendations include providing TBLT teachers with training and support, aligning the Kuwaiti curriculum with the principles of TBLT, designing TBLT tasks that are appropriate for the needs of all learners, and conducting further research to investigate the long-term effects of TBLT on English language learning outcomes. Finally, the study's findings have implications for educators in Kuwaiti higher education institutions. By understanding the effectiveness of TBLT and the Kuwait-specific factors that can influence its effectiveness, educators can promote the effective implementation of TBLT and enhance English language learning outcomes for Kuwaiti students.