bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Apreciação do sentido: o acento e as modulações do conteúdo
Authors: Tatit Luiz
Published: November 2023

Este texto busca explicar o processo de “prosodização do conteúdo” introduzido por Claude Zilberberg durante a formulação de sua semiótica tensiva. Com efeito, inspirado no funcionamento prosódico das línguas naturais com seus acentos e modulações, ascendentes e descendentes, o autor propôs diversas combinações do que chamou de "incrementos" (mais menos, menos mais, menos menos etc.) para descrever as modulações de conteúdo que ora se elevam em direção ao “acento da significação” (o conteúdo mais impactante), ora declinam e se afastam dele. Esses movimentos estão sempre associados às oscilações da sensibilidade humana tanto no plano da expressão quanto no plano do conteúdo. Mas é neste último que, fazendo uso dos referidos incrementos, podemos avaliar os nossos mecanismos cotidianos de apreciação do sentido, atribuindo-lhe maior ou menor destaque. Trata-se, pois, de um modo especial de ampliar o potencial teórico e analítico do modelo semiótico a partir de categorias que antes pertenciam apenas ao plano da expressão. Essas proposições teóricas são aqui ilustradas por algumas análises de colunas publicadas em jornais brasileiros.
IMPLEMENTASI REFORMASI BIROKRASI DAN PELAYANAN INVESTASI PADA DINAS PENANAMAN MODAL DAN PELAYANAN TERPADU SATU PINTU PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH INDONESIA
Authors: Enceng Enceng , Purwaningdyah Purwaningdyah , Ismiyarto Ismiyarto
Published: November 2023

Proses pelayanan publik dari hulu sampai ke hilir sarat dipenuhi dengan hubungan pertemanan, etnisitas, dan afiliasi politik. Sudah menjadi rahasia umum, bahwa proses  pelayanan publik termasuk pelayanan investasi sangat dipengaruhi oleh siapa mendapatkan apa dalam hubungan mana. Proses pelayanan publik tidak memiliki transparansi baik dalam hal waktu, biaya, dan prosedur yang harus dilalui, sehingga prosedur berbelit-belit serta biaya yang dikenakan kepada masyarakat menjadi lebih mahal. Bahkan seringkali prosedur perizinan yang melibatkan kewenangan pusat, sulit untuk bisa dikeluarkan secara cepat dalam proses yang sederhana. Ketidakpastian regulasi merupakan bagian dari tata kelola yang buruk, tantangan ini mesti diatasi agar investor tertarik masuk ke Indonesia. Investor bukan tidak tertarik masuk ke Indonesia, tetapi kesulitan merealisasikan investasinya. Persoalannya tidak semudah membalik telapak tangan untuk menjadikan iklim investasi di tanah air memikat investor. Persoalan menyangkut kemudahan perizinan, tumpang tindah peraturan perundang-undangan, dan peraturan yang tidak sinkorn masih kerap terdengar.  Konsep pelayanan terpadu satu pintu hingga perizinan berusaha terintegrasi secara elektronik telah digaungkan. Untuk itu reformasi perizinan usaha dan regulasi menjadi agenda prioritas nasional, pemerintah berkomitmen memberi  kepastian hukum bagi investor dan pelaku usaha. Hal tersebut merupakan salah satu metoda reformasi birokrasi yaitu “regulasi dan deregulasi” artinya bagi hal-hal yang belum diatur perlu dilakukan regulasi, sedangkan terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan yang ada tetapi dinilai menimbulkan berbagai permasalahan, maka perlu dilakukan deregulasi (Rewansyah, 2010:151).  Metode kajian penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Umumnya kajian terhadap gejala, proses maupun makna regulasi lebih diarahkan pada regulasi ekonomi yang memiliki implikasi pada bidang ekonomi atau regulasi bagi aktivitas atau sektor ekonomi dalam sebuah negara terutama pasar. Visi DPMPTSP Provinsi Jawa Tengah Ladang Investasi 2025, visi dimaksud optimis tercapai, mengingat realisasi investasi saat ini menunjukkan rata-rata pertumbuhan 56% per tahun. Provinsi Jawa Tengah menduduki tingkat ketiga dari provinsi lain, sedangkan investor lima besar dari luar negeri yang telah menginvestasikan yaitu dari negara Jepang, Korea Selatan, Singapura, Tiongkok dan Hongkong.
Designing Effective Mentorship for Underrepresented Faculty in Academic Medicine
Authors: Fraser Kathryn , Dennis Syeachia N. , Kim Cynthia , Saba George W. , Guh Jessica , Gonzalez Cesar A. , Shamlou Trescott
Published: November 2023

Background and Objectives: A dearth of training and resources exists for mentors to address the unique needs of faculty from racial/ethnic groups that are underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Mentoring Underrepresented Faculty for Academic Excellence (MUFAE) was a multi-institutional mentoring program designed to provide mentors where there were none.
Methods: In 2020, 25 early career URiM faculty mentees each were paired with advanced faculty, and pairs met individually for monthly calls for 1 year. Mentees completed pre- and postassessment surveys regarding their experience in the program. Mentees and mentors also participated in virtual group check-ins where they gave feedback on their experience to program leaders while also networking with fellow participants.
Results: Twenty-two of the 25 mentor-mentee pairs (88%) completed the program, and 17 of the 22 (77%) mentees completed the pre- and postsurveys. Survey responses showed significant increases in mentees reports of feeling they received mentorship focused on their needs as URiM faculty members, feeling equipped to advance in their careers, and feeling supported in their efforts to complete antiracism/health-equity programs. Feedback at the check-ins indicated that URiM mentors appreciated the opportunities to talk about their own frustrations and that White mentors appreciated having an increased understanding of challenges that their URIM colleagues faced.
Conclusions: MUFAE is a model for academic societies to address the lack of mentors for URiM faculty. Mentees and mentors found the experience a meaningful one that fills a need in academic mentoring.
Assessment of risk management and efficiency of bank branches using network data envelopment analysis
Authors: Azizi Jafar , Huseynov Ragif , Li Maohua
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficiency of bank branches by using the data envelopment analysis models (DEA) in three stages, the effect of risk on the efficiency. This study used BCC and CCR indicators. The data used is related to 30 bank branches in 2020. The most crucial goal was simultaneously testing risk and efficiency in three stages. Results showed that in the case of CCR with risk-taking, 17 practical branches with a performance score of 100, and the rest were inefficient. The average risk-taking efficiency is also 0.9. The risk-based BCC model has also been used, with 19 branches with a performance score of 100 and the remainder inefficient. The efficiency of the branches using the CCR model includes 10 efficient branches, and the remaining branches are unproductive. By implementing the BCC model, efficient branches have 13 effective branches, and the remaining inefficiencies that have been effective after applying the risk factor in the second model, are Roodsar Branches and Imam and Chaboksar Blvd. Comparative analysis can help managers recognise where improvement should be prioritised, and inefficient branches become efficient in an operational plan.
Circadian time-dependent effects of experimental colitis on theophylline disposition and toxicity
Authors: Yang Yi , Wu Pengcheng , Guo Juntao , Pan Zhixi , Lin Shubin , Zeng Wanying , Wang Cunchuan , Dong Zhiyong , Wang Shuai
Published: November 2023

Background and purpose: The impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
on drug disposition is a critical concern, yet whether this impact is
circadian time-dependent remains unexplored. We aim to discern the
temporal effects of colitis on drug disposition and toxicity.
Experimental Approach: The RNA-sequencing was used to screen
colitis-affecting genes. The liver microsomal incubation and the
pharmacokinetic study were used to analyze the enzymatic activity of key
enzymes. Dual luciferase assays and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)
were employed to elucidate regulatory relationships among molecules. Key
Results: CYP1A2 and CYP2E1, pivotal in theophylline metabolism, exhibit
reduced hepatic expression at Zeitgeber time (ZT)8 in colitis mice, a
difference diminishing by ZT20. Moreover, theophylline metabolism is
suppressed, and hepato-cardiac toxicities are markedly elevated in
colitis mice at ZT8, while remaining unchanged at ZT20. The circadian
clock component BMAL1 positively regulates CYP1A2 and CYP2E1 in the
liver of colitis mice. A combination of assays, integrating
liver-specific Bmal1 knockout mice and targeted activation of BMAL1 have
unveiled that the dysregulation observed in Cyp1a2 and Cyp2e1 during
colitis can be attributed to the perturbation in BMAL1 functionality in
the liver. Luciferase reporter and ChIP assays collectively substantiate
the role of BMAL1 in the modulation of Cyp1a2 and Cyp2e1 transcription
through its binding affinity to E-box-like sites. Conclusion and
implication: Our findings establish a strong link between IBD and
chronopharmacology, shedding light on how IBD affects drug disposition
and toxicity over time. Our research establishes a theoretical
foundation for chronopharmacological approaches In the treatment of IBD.
Constrained attitude control of flexible spacecraft with external disturbances and stochastic uncertainties on SO(3)
Authors: Zong Xiaofeng , Zhu Shengjie , Zhang Yuanyuan
Published: November 2023

This paper addresses constrained attitude control problems of flexible
spacecraft on SO(3) subject to external disturbances and stochastic
uncertainties without modal variable measurement. To handle the attitude
constraints, an artificial potential function (APF) is constructed based
on the rotation matrix. By combining the super-twisting control
technique and the APF, a robust control law is proposed to achieve
constrained attitude control of flexible spacecraft with external
disturbances. Furthermore, an adaptive robust control law is developed
without prior information on the bound of the norm of flexible vibration
and external disturbances. The results are then extended to the case
that stochastic uncertainties exist and the adaptive robust control law
is modified by designing a Lyapunov-function-based control parameter.
Numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of
the proposed control laws.
Patterns and driving mechanisms behind the coupled and coordinated development of population, land, and industry in rural regions: A case study from the Qinling-Daba Mountains, China
Authors: Xiao Jie , Wang Hu , Qiao Jiajun , Wang Weiweng , Liu Yang
Published: November 2023

Solving the healthy and coordinated development of rural
population-land-industry (PLI) elements is a primary manifestation of
overcoming extreme poverty. It holds significant importance for
promoting comprehensive rural revitalization and achieving global
sustainable development. Based on panel data from 80 county-level
spatial units in the Qinling-Daba Mountains of China from 2010 to 2020,
this article explores the spatial coupling and coordinated development
relationship of rural PLI elements. It provides decision-making
references for poverty-stricken mountainous areas’ rural revitalization
and regional sustainable development. The research results show that the
rural PLI elements in the Qinling-Daba Mountains are at a relatively low
level. The population is mainly concentrated in the east and west, while
arable land is primarily distributed in basins and valleys. The
industrial distribution is typical in the southern foothills of Daba
Mountain and Nanyang Basin. The static coupling degree has gone through
a stage of adjustment and high-level coupling interweaving, while the
dynamic coupling degree is mainly negative in terms of PLI development.
The coupling coordination of rural PLI elements is mainly at a primary
coordination level, with regional differences between high-value and
low-value areas mainly related to terrain. Economic development and the
natural environment have the most significant impact on the coordinated
development of rural PLI coupling. Therefore, in the future, the
Qinling-Daba Mountains should focus on coordinating the relationship
between the natural environment and economic development, enhancing
regional system innovation capabilities and research on land spatial
governance strategies to promote high-quality development in the region.
This study provides new insights into the coordinated development of
rural PLI coupling in China’s concentrated contiguous poverty-stricken
areas. It also offers decision-making references for achieving
high-quality sustainable development in rural areas of other
poverty-stricken regions worldwide.
Histone variant H2A.Z is required for plant salt response by regulating gene transcription
Authors: Zhang Aiqin , Miao Rongqing , Zhang Yue , Liu Xinxin , Yuan Yue , Zang Wei , Li Zhiqi , Yan Xiufeng , Pang Qiuying
Published: November 2023

As a well-conserved histone variant, H2A.Z epigenetically regulates
plant growth and development as well as the interaction with
environmental factors. However, the role of H2A.Z in response to salt
stress remains unclear, and whether nucleosomal H2A.Z occupancy work on
the gene responsiveness upon salinity is obscure. Here, we elucidate the
involvement of H2A.Z in salt response by analyzing H2A.Z disorder plants
with impaired or overloaded H2A.Z deposition. The salt tolerance is
dramatically accompanied by H2A.Z deficiency and reacquired in H2A.Z OE
lines. H2A.Z disorder changes the expression profiles of large-scale of
salt responsive genes, announcing that H2A.Z is required for plant salt
response. Genome-wide H2A.Z mapping shows that H2A.Z level is induced by
salt condition across promoter, TSS and TES (-1 kb to +1kb), the peaks
preferentially enrich at promoter regions near TSS. We further show that
H2A.Z deposition within TSS provides a direct role on transcriptional
control, which has both repressive and activating effects, while it is
found generally H2A.Z enrichment negatively correlate with gene
expression level response to salt stress. This study shed light on the
H2A.Z function in salt tolerance, highlighting the complex regulatory
mechanisms of H2A.Z on transcriptional activity for yielding appropriate
responses to particularly environmental stress.
Thematic Analysis to Measure Social Anxiety among Students
Authors: Abdul Razak Norfadzilah , Ma’amor Hairunnisa , Ahmad Mohamad Fahimi , Mohd Rashid Norhidayah
Published: November 2023

The occurrence of social anxiety among students in higher education has become a growing concern, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of effective assessment methods. To address this, a study was conducted utilizing thematic analysis to explain prevailing trends in the measurement of social anxiety. By analyzing ten scholarly articles sourced from the Web of Sciences (WOS) database, the research sought to identify common patterns and themes in the approaches employed to assess social anxiety. The findings of the thematic analysis highlighted several prevalent tools frequently utilized in assessing social anxiety, including the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale, the Social Anxiety Scale, the Social and Emotional Competencies Evaluation Questionnaire, and the Social Anxiety Scale. These established measurements signify essential resources for researchers and practitioners aiming to comprehensively evaluate social anxiety in university students. This comprehensive review of existing literature not only contributes to a deeper understanding of the methodologies employed in studying social anxiety but also emphasizes the importance of employing a variety of measurement techniques in future research endeavors. By incorporating these findings, scholars and mental health professionals can devise more tailored interventions and support mechanisms to address the growing concerns surrounding social anxiety within higher education settings.
Exploring FinTech Lending: The Influence of Financing and Economic Factors on the Success of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Funded Loans
Authors: Ramdhan Nur’Asyiqin , Bujang Imbarine , Muhamat Amirul Afif
Published: November 2023

This research intends to integrate financing and economic factors into a unified model to explore their influence on P2P lending successful fundraising. An innovative framework of the ARDL method was utilized to explore the short and long-term effects of the factors model to allow the P2P lending players to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies for sustainable FinTech lending practices. Information asymmetry is a persistent concern, and the quality of information provided by both internal and external sources plays a crucial role in determining lender decisions. It aims to offer a holistic understanding of how these elements interact and collectively influence P2P lending loan success, emphasizing the importance of transparency and efficient online lending practices.
Use of data mining to establish associations between Indian marine fish catch and environmental data
Authors: Gladju Joseph , Kanagaraj Ayyasamy , Kamalam Biju
Published: November 2023

For decades, changes in fish catch composition and the marine environment have been monitored worldwide and recorded in databases like FAO FishStatJ and the European Union Copernicus Marine Service. However, the complexity and high variability in the dataset makes it challenging to find meaningful information through conventional data analytical methods. Therefore, in this pilot data mining study, we employed association rule mining algorithms (Apriori, ECLAT, and FP-Growth) to find frequently occurring itemsets in the fish-catch composition and marine environment data of the west and east coasts of India during the past decade (2011-2020). Firstly, the inherent spatial and temporal variations in fish-catch composition and marine environment (sea surface temperature and chlorophyll) on the west and east coasts of India were statistically analyzed and described. Then, the data were preprocessed, selected, and transformed into categorical attributes. By applying the association rule mining algorithms written in the Python language in the Google Colab workspace, we obtained frequent itemsets of fish catch and marine environment with different levels of minimum support and confidence. The preliminary results showed linear and inverse associations between changes in the sea surface temperature, chlorophyll concentration, and major catch groups, such as anchovies, Indian oil sardine, Indian mackerel, hairtails, butterfish-pomfrets, Bombay duck, flatfish, tunas, giant tiger prawn, crabs, lobsters, and cephalopods. Among the tested data mining algorithms, FP-Growth was found to be more efficient and reliable in finding associations between the spatiotemporal dynamics of the marine environment and fish distribution and abundance. Therefore, it can be potentially used to support marine fisheries? resource assessment and management strategies after refinement.
Radiological characteristics of spent nuclear fuel from small modular reactors under consideration for deployment in Ukraine
Authors: Khotiaintseva Olena , Khotiaintsev Volodymyr , Gulik Volodymyr
Published: November 2023

Small modular reactors represent a promising technology for power generation,
offering solutions to the energy crisis and mitigating greenhouse gas
emissions. As Ukraine considers the deployment of NuScale, UK SMR, and
SMR-160, it is crucial to address the safe management of spent nuclear
fuel. This study focuses on evaluating the radiological characteristics of
spent nuclear fuel from the selected small modular reactors and for
comparison, from the VVER-1000 reactor. Using the Monte Carlo code Serpent,
depletion calculations were performed for an assembly in an infinite 2-D
geometry, and the activity, decay heat, and inhalation toxicity of the
spent nuclear fuel were assessed. We determined the main nuclides contributing to the radiological characteristics and quantified the mass content of
these nuclides. The total number of spent nuclear fuel assemblies produced
during the entire life of each small modular reactor type was estimated. The
radiological characteristics assessed for the three small modular reactors
do not exceed those observed for VVER-1000 reactors currently operating in
Ukraine. So, spent nuclear fuel generated by the selected small modular
reactors will introduce no new challenges to Ukraine's radioactive waste
management system. The results of this work provide valuable insights for
identifying the optimal small modular reactor technologies for Ukraine
concerning safe spent nuclear fuel management.
THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 4.0 ON THE MODERN WORLD EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND IN UKRAINE
Authors: Hurman Olena , Kviatkovska Anna
Published: November 2023

In the article, the authors analyze the basic concepts of Education 4.0 and determine that it is characterized by the digital transformation of industry and the introduction of advanced technologies. It is established that Education 4.0 is a new approach to learning based on the use of advanced technologies, interactivity and individualization of the learning process. It is noted that the Concept of Education 4.0 provides for a change in the basic principles of the educational process: the formation of a set of competencies rather than a set of knowledge; continuous improvement of teaching methods through the active introduction of modern technologies; teacher and student become partners who jointly carry out research activities The authors describe the features of the implementation of Education 4.0 in Poland, Ukraine and Romania, and provide an overview of the achievements and challenges facing Education 4.0 in the modern world. In the article, the authors explore the challenges that accompany the implementation of this concept, such as increasing the competence of teachers, educators and research and teaching staff; creating technological infrastructure; issues of technological support, and others. In the course of the study, a survey was conducted at the All-Ukrainian Conference “Innovations, Trends” in 2023. A total of 55 respondents aged 25–68 took part in the survey. It is noted that encouraging a country to implement Education 4.0 is important for its competitiveness and development in the face of rapidly changing technologies. The authors provide recommendations that will help implement Education 4.0 and improve the educational process.
SYSTEMICITY OF THE LEXICAL LAYER OF THE LANGUAGE
Authors: Mikriukova Kateryna
Published: November 2023

The article contains an overview of approaches to the study of the concept of «field» as a marker of the immanent systemic nature of language, to the typology of field formations. In modern linguistic studies, there is a distinct tendency to study vocabulary as a complete system, which is determined in the works of T. Kosmeda, H. Mezhzherina, L. Lysychenko, O. Selivanova, O. Malenko, V. Tarasova and other famous scientists. The main proof of the systemic nature of vocabulary is the creation of special microstructures, or semantic subsystems, organized on the basis of paradigmatic, syntagmatic and epidigmatic relations. With this in mind, researchers offer various options for combining vocabulary: lexical-semantic groups, semantic fields, thematic groups, thematic classes, etc. The projection of such a position onto the lexical layer of the language actualizes the concept of lexical-semantic fields, which are united by a content commonality and reflect the conceptual, substantive or functional closeness of the indicated phenomena. In the article, we focus our attention precisely on the concept of the lexical-semantic field, since it most vividly reflects the hierarchical structure of fragments of the lexical-semantic system and expresses the relationship of traditional language categories, preserving the natural systematicity of the language phenomenon.
IDENTIFYING MISLEADING INFORMATION AND TYPES OF FAKES
Authors: Shcherbakova Olena , Nikiforchuk Svitlana
Published: November 2023

The aim of this paper is to prove that people in an age of new media formats and media technologies should be media literate persons. The authors give the definitions of “media and information literacy” (knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively interact with the media and other information services and develop critical thinking) and “digital literacy” (the ability to use digital technologies to discover, evaluate, use, and create information). Different types of misleading information, such as: misinformation, disinformation and malinformation are analyzed in this paper. We want our students to be aware of such misleading information, to have the ability to use information from a variety of sources and effectively solve problems in an electronic environment. It is rather important to understand the varied kinds of the misleading information: satire or parody, false connection, misleading content, false context, imposter content, manipulated content and fabricated content which can be less or more harmful. The authors give examples of five fact-checking rules which are not no universal but can be basic principles.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION OF MALE AND FEMALE TECHNICAL PROFILE STUDENTS
Authors: Kuksa Yurii
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of interpersonal interaction creation by male and female technical profile students. Results of the empirical research showed that male students of a technical profile have a dominant tendency in interaction, while female students have a tendency to be sensitive and friendly. A high level of sociability is common to both male and female students, which contributes to the emergence of attraction. Technical profile students have a high level of desire for people and a relatively significant fear of being rejected. Female students are more eager to establish friendships with others than male students, but they are also more afraid of being rejected in communication and interaction than male students. Male students have an active desire to win leadership positions, social recognition, and a high status in the system of interpersonal relations. They are able to take responsibility and to be persistent in their beliefs, to insist on their own. Instead, female students have an internal desire to accept group standards, values, traditions, the ability to make contact. Such traits as modesty, timidity, shyness, and the ability to forgive are inherent to them. They strive to take care of close people, show tolerance towards others. Thus, male and female technical profile students have different specifics of interpersonal interaction creation, in particular, they are affected by different factors of interpersonal interaction and strategies for creation of interpersonal relationships.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TOOLS TRANSFORMATION FOR THE NEEDS OF ENTERPRISE MANAGERS UNDER MARTIAL LAW IN UKRAINE
Authors: Ljudvenko Dmytro , Khomovyi Sergey , Tomilova-Yaremchuk Nadiia , Vakulenko Vitalii , Khomovyi Mykhailo
Published: November 2023

The main purpose of this article is to analyze and research the main tools of management accounting functioning, identify trends of their future development and optimize processes improving its information content for managers based on the changes that are taking place in the current conditions of martial law in Ukraine. The analysis of the features of economic processes was carried out using the principles of dialectics, which allowed to classify the effects of the crisis processes of the Ukrainian economy. The classification of the effects of the crisis processes of the Ukrainian economy associated with the introduction of martial law is carried out and their impact on the development of management accounting tools was shown. The main functions of management accounting, which characterize the depressive phenomena of the economy and have a direct impact on its functioning, are highlighted. Based on the highlighted functions, we have adjusted the objects and tasks facing management accounting during martial law. The conceptual anti-crisis model of management accounting was formed, its functional variability determines the set of objects of management accounting, which is mainly associated with the need to manage the parameters of strategic anti-crisis development of the economic entity, as well as monitoring and control of its detailed microenvironment under martial law. The results of the study have important practical value for managers of enterprises that are affected by crisis phenomena caused by rapid negative changes in the external environment.
DIETARY FIBER IN REDUCING OF ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD CONCENTRATION IN CHILDREN
Authors: Hnida Natalia , Hnidoi Ihor
Published: November 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary fiber in reducing elevated blood lead concentration (BLC) of Ukrainian children. Materials and methods. 80 random children aged 4 to 15 years were examined. The lead content in venous blood was detected by atomic absorption spectrometry with electro-thermal atomizer (ET AAS). Indicators of morphological and biochemical blood tests were determined by generally accepted methods. Results. About a quarter of the children had BLC ≥ 5μg/dL. They had a higher content of eosinophil cells, an increase of ALT activity in the blood compared to children with lower BLCs. As a nutritional supplement for the rehabilitation of these children, dietary fiber from cereals of 10 g per day was used for 30 days, as an addition to main dishes and salads during lunch. As a result, BLC significantly decreased. At the same time, the number of eosinophils in blood and the activity of ALT significantly decreased. The thiol-disulfide ratio increased. Children tolerated nutritional intervention well. Its safety was also indicated by the absence of changes in indicators of the functional state of the liver. This allows us to recommend this dietary supplement for the improvement of children undergoing environmental lead pressure.
Language Use, Violation of Medical Ethics and the Deterioration of Patient’s Ill-Health
Authors: ON Nchekwube
Published: November 2023

Any form of deviation from the established ethics of any profession amounts to violation of professional ethics. These days, medical professionals are fond of violating medical ethics. This study seeks to dissect the place of language in the violation of medical ethics by professionals of the field. The primary data are sourced from observation and thirty (30) informants, who had experienced language misuse and violation of medical ethics by health professionals while they were patients. The secondary data are obtained from library and internet materials. Content analysis and objective approach are employed in the analysis of the data. The analysis proves that most medical professionals violate the ethics of the profession by using language negatively while rendering services to patients. Consequently, patient’s ill-health situation deteriorates. The study concludes that wrong or negative use of language leads to the violation of medical ethics. It charges medical professionals to maintain their professional ethics at all times and be well-mannered in using language to communicate with patients, so as to heal rather than deteriorate patients’ ill-health situation.
Exploring Adverse Events of Remdesivir in Covid-19 Patients: A Comprehensive Global Analysis
Authors: VM Pratik
Published: November 2023

Background: The emergence of COVID-19, stemming from SARS-CoV-2, has triggered a global pandemic, urging rapid therapeutic interventions. Remdesivir, a nucleotide analog prodrug, garnered attention for its potential against COVID-19 due to in vitro efficacy against coronaviruses. This study reviews Remdesivir’s adverse effects in COVID-19 patients. Methodology: While Remdesivir shows promise, recent studies raise efficacy concerns. Adverse drug event (ADE) documentation is vital due to limited pre-pandemic ADE data. WHO VigiBase® analysis (2015-2020) and COVID-19 ADE studies were undertaken, focusing on age, severity, region, and organ impact. 1086 ADEs emerged from 439 case reports by July 19, 2020, in VigiBase®, reducing to 1004 after duplicates were removed. ADEs primarily related to COVID-19 patients (92.5%), notably from the Americas (67.7%). Mainly in males above 45, ADEs were serious (82.5%). Key ADEs encompassed elevated hepatic enzymes (32.1%), renal damage (14.4%), increased creatinine levels (11.2%), and respiratory failure (6.4%). Conclusion: Liver and kidney function deterioration emerged as frequent ADEs, underscoring the need for vigilance during Remdesivir treatment. These findings align with regulatory documents. In sum, COVID-19 has prompted swift therapeutic responses, with Remdesivir being explored as a potential treatment. This study sheds light on associated ADEs, highlighting the importance of monitoring and informed decision-making
An Alternative Technique for Ridge Reconstruction of Extraction Socket with Buccal Dehiscence: A Clinical Case Report
Authors: Ming Chieh Lu Emily
Published: November 2023

A clinical case report describing the use of an alternative ridge reconstruction technique to augment an extraction socket with buccal dehiscence. Unassisted healing following flapless extraction of teeth possessing such buccal wall defects leads to severe bone and soft tissue deformities, and an aesthetic compromise. Current treatment strategies are based on the assumption that maintenance of the buccal tissues leads to superior clinical outcomes. Our proposed ridge reconstruction technique challenges this concept by suggesting that a lack of buccal bone in fact, enhances bone augmentation with our proposed treatment strategy, as demonstrated by the positive radiographic changes. Our technique consists of socket grafting with deproteinised bovine bone particulates and socket sealing with an immediate ovate pontic. The ability to achieve effective circumferential socket seal is paramount in maximising ridge augmentation. The increase in bone volume thus provides the ideal surgical environment for implant placement in the prosthetically driven position, ensuring optimal aesthetics and function of the implant. The patients also benefit from the provision of an immediate tooth replacement and the reduced postoperative morbidity as this is a flapless technique, involving no sutures or barrier membranes. The ultimate result is the ability to achieve superior clinical outcomes with maximum benefit for the patients
Design of a Classroom Noise Monitoring Tool Using a KY-037 Sound Sensor Based on Wemos D1R1
Authors:   Department of Physics, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, 35141, Rifqah Raden Ayu Nurfadhillah , Suciyati Sri Wahyu , Surtono Arif , Pauzi Gurum Ahmad
Published: November 2023

The noise level in the room is one of the factors that can influence teaching and learning activities. Research on classroom noise levels has been done using the Wemos D1 R1-based KY-037 sound sensor. This research aims to determine the noise level in the classroom and be able to monitor the noise level in the room. Data collection was carried out by sound detection in the classrooms of SMA Negeri 13 Palembang from 07.00 – 12.00 WIB for seven days. The research results show that the system is functioning well, indicated by the situation when the noise level is less than 45 dB, and the LED lights up. When the noise level is more than or equal to 45 dB, then the yellow LED, mini DFPlayer, and speaker will light up, and when the noise level is more than or equal to 55 dB, then the red USB LED, mini DFPlayer, and speaker will light up. Data on noise levels and LED conditions received can be monitored via the web server. The system used on the web server is localhost access on a computer that can be monitored within the school environment.
A Review of Extraction Methods for Obtaining Bioactive Compounds in Plant-Based Raw Materials
Authors: VEREP Didem , ATEŞ Saim , KARAOĞUL Eyyüp
Published: November 2023

In recent years, the usage of lignocellulosic biomasses in food supplements has become popular. The studies about the development of reliable and short-term methods in the extraction of these active components in lignocellulosic biomasses and the usage of eco-friendly solvents have increased gradually. Traditional extraction methods take a long time and use a large amounts of organic solvents. In addition, the damages of used organic solvents to the environment are high considerably. For this reason, the need for technologies that reduce the extraction time and reduce the use of organic solvents and environmentally friendly "green chemistry" solvents is increasing day by day. In this review, traditional and modern extraction methods were examined and general application areas of these methods were introduced. Traditional extraction methods include maceration, pressing, infusion, digestion, percolation, decoction, reflux, tincture, distillation, and soxhlet methods, and modern extraction methods including pressurized liquid extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasonic assisted extraction, microwave assisted extraction, pulsed electric field extraction, enzyme assisted extraction methods, and their variation parameters were investigated. It has been seen that modern extraction methods are performed in less amount of sample, lower volume of solvent, lower energy consumption, and shorter extraction times compared to traditional methods. Within the scope of the study, considering all these, it has been determined that modern extraction methods are more applicable to nature-friendly methods than traditional methods.

Traditional extraction methods including maceration, pressing, infusion, digestion, percolation, decoction, reflux, tincture, distillation, and soxhlet methods and modern extraction methods including pressurized liquid extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasonic assisted extraction, microwave assisted extraction, pulsed electric field extraction, enzyme assisted extraction methods and their variation parameters were investigated. It has been seen that modern extraction methods are performed in less amount of sample, lower volume of solvent, lower energy consumption and shorter extraction times compared to traditional methods. Within the scope of the study, considering all these, it has been determined that modern extraction methods are more applicable nature-friendly methods than traditional methods.
Investigating Effect of the Mandatory Three-Month Maternity Leave on Working Mothers and their Infants at the University of Education, Winneba
Authors: Tsibu Grace Ama , Oppong Frimpong Dorothy
Published: November 2023

This paper investigated effect of the mandatory three-month maternity leave on the health of working mothers and the development of their infants at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). Bowlby’s (1988) theory of attachment underpinned the study. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. Purposive sampling was used to select 140 working mothers from the two campuses of the University. A questionnaire made up of structured close-ended questions and few open-ended questions was used as the instrument for data collection. 121 out of 140 of the questionnaires administered were retrieved for analysis. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. The study revealed that working mothers had knowledge of the nature of the three-month mandatory maternity leave and were of the view that the University’s maternity leave condition corresponded with the provisions in the Labour Act 2003. The study also found a linear relationship between maternity leave and exclusive breastfeeding, mother-child bond relationship and mothers’ recuperation. The three-month maternity leave granted to nursing mothers at the University of Education, Winneba was found not to be enough to enable them take good care of their infants. The three-month period also does not support the six-month exclusive breastfeeding. To improve the health of working mothers and their infants, it is recommended that the Management of the University of Education, Winneba extends the duration for the mandatory maternity leave to six months to enable nursing mothers to take proper care of their infants and go through the exclusive breastfeeding recommended by the WHO. The University should also provide childcare rooms to assist working mothers have their infants closer to them at the workplace to enable mothers breastfeed their infants.
Optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness Using Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis: A Case Study of Semi-lean Pumps in Ammonia Plant 2 of PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur
Authors: Priyambudi Anindito , Basri Mursyid Hasan
Published: November 2023

The increasing demand for Ammonia production requires innovative approaches to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency in its production facility. This study employs a multi-faceted approach to address the challenges associated with the reliability of Semi-lean Pump 107-JB in Ammonia Plant 2 of PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur, a critical equipment in its production facility. Utilizing the Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis Method, the study evaluates various alternative solutions to enhance the pump’s reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The research identifies the root causes of the pump’s low reliability, indicated by its declining OEE from 2021-2022. It is done through a series of OEE calculations, 6 Big Losses analysis, and Current Reality Tree analysis. Four major phenomena contributed to the issue: inadequate maintenance procedures and equipment, pump operation beyond its design capacity, insufficient training and competency of manpower, and improper material selection and compatibility testing. The study employs a combination of SCAMPER techniques and the Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis framework to develop feasible alternative solutions, which categorizes evaluation criteria into ‘Musts’ and ‘Wants.’ Factors such as cost, feasibility, and potential impact on OEE are assessed. Among the alternatives evaluated, implementing IoT Probe Sensors for real-time monitoring emerged as the most effective solution, addressing the research objective. The thesis culminates in the development and execution of a Maintenance Implementation Plan, which is subsequently assessed through OEE performance metrics. Post-implementation, the Semi-lean Pump 107-JB is estimated to experience an increase in OEE from 63.63% in 2022 to 96.74% in 2024, significantly reducing downtime and contributing an estimated savings of $12.6 million to the company. The research provides actionable insights for improving Semi-lean Pump 107-JB’s reliability. It offers a structured methodology for evaluating alternative solutions for similar applications in industrial settings, particularly rotating equipment in the petrochemical industry.
Перекрестный привод Haldex
Authors: Тихонов Олег
Published: November 2023

Описание модернизаций муфты включения и выключения заднего привода Haldex.
Forecasting inflation with twitter
Authors: Llada Martín , Aromí Daniel
Published: November 2023

We use Twitter content to generate an indicator of attention allocated to inflation. The analysis corresponds to Argentina for the period 2012-2019. The attention index provides valuable information regarding future levels of inflation. A one standard deviation increment in the index is followed by an increment of approximately 0.4% in inflation in the consecutive month. Out-of-sample exercises confirm that social media content allows for gains in forecast accuracy. Beyond point forecasts, the index provides valuable information regarding inflation uncertainty. The proposed indicator compares favorably with other indicators such as media content, media tweets, google search intensity and consumer surveys.
Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia pada Program Tahfidz Pendidikan Islam di Kota Bontang
Authors: Jannah Baiq Faridatul , Khojir Khojir , Rhendica Rhendica
Published: November 2023

Human Resources Management (HR) encompasses various crucial aspects of organizational management. One primary challenge involves recruiting and retaining high-quality talent. The objective of this research is to explore human resource management in relation to (1) the recruitment of human resources and (2) the development of human resources. This study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach to examine the human resource management practices at MTs Alam Al Hafidz and SMP IT Atsaqibiyah in Bontang City. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique employed is interactive analysis, consisting of data collection, condensation, presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that (1) meticulous recruitment and selection of human resources contribute to ensuring the engagement of high-quality teachers and staff in the educational process. (2) Investing in coaching for teachers is crucial to enhance their ability to teach and guide students in memorizing the Koran. This encompasses various aspects such as training, rights fulfillment, salary payments, communication, and skills.
Application of Effluent from Anaerobic Digestion of Biomass to Condition the Soil: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Da Silva Frederico
Published: November 2023

Literature Review: Anaerobic digestion technology has significant potential in the treatment of organic waste, with varying levels of efficiency depending on the approach taken to the process. In addition to biogas production, it is also possible to obtain the digestate from anaerobic digestion, a nutrient and carbon-rich product, which is a relevant source for soil biota and fertility. Applying digestate to the soil helps in the recovery of degraded and contaminated areas due to its richness in nutrients and organic matter. When applied, it initiates the colonization of plants, colonies of fungi and bacteria, mineralizes nutrients, and promotes environmental recovery. Anaerobic digestion, when integrated with other processes such as composting, gasification, and pyrolysis, can enhance the capacity to sequester carbon in stable forms in the soil, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the potential for biomass (raw material) energy utilization.
 
Study Objectives: To review the existing literature regarding the application of digestate as a soil conditioner and its benefits to plants (crops).
 
Materials and Methods: Original articles related to the application of digestate in soil were selected through a search on the Web of Science and Science@Direct databases from the CAPES periodical portal.
 
Conclusion, Results, and Implications: The selected articles present results indicating that digestates can be used as soil conditioners, leading to increased organic matter, microbial activity, nutrients, physical quality, and plant benefits, thus contributing to the circular economy. However, there is a need for further studies related to the agronomic responses of digestate application to plants.