bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Vitamin D Replacement on Patient with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Ahmadi Ali , Pezeshki Babak , Karimi Aliasghar
Published: December 2023

Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is characterized by an elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) with a normal T4. The prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in patients SCH is high. Some studies suggested that Vitamin D supplements could be reduced serum concentration of TSH so improve SCH and prevent overt hypothyroidism. This study aims to explore the effect of vitamin D replacement on subclinical hypothyroidism. Materials and Methods: Fifty-nine patients, diagnosed with both subclinical hypothyroidism and Vitamin D deficiency by the Endocrinology outpatient clinics between January 2018 and March 2019, were included in this trial. The patients with overt hypothyroidism, cardiovascular risk factors, or positive TPO antibody, abnormal T4, and pregnant women were excluded from this study. The 40 subjects were investigated who received vitamin D supplements for two months.  Analyses were conducted through paired-samples t-test and independent-samples t-test using SPSS 24 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp). Results: The mean serum levels of TSH was decreased from 6.89 mIU/l in the pre-test to 3.34 mIU/l in the post-test, and the difference was found to be statistically significant at P<0.001. Conclusion: We found that the TSH mean level significantly dropped through the use of vitamin D supplements. Thus, it is recommended that all the patients with subclinical hypothyroidism be screened and treated with vitamin D supplements. [GMJ.2020;9:e1592]
Quality of Life among Iranian Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Sooki Zahra , Tagharrobi Zahra , Sharifi Khadijeh
Published: December 2023

Menopause can cause mental, physical, vasomotor, and sexual symptoms and problems, which negatively affect the quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate QOL among Iranian postmenopausal women. This systematic review was conducted on cross-sectional studies that were published between 2000 and 2018. An online search to find studies published in English or Persian was conducted in the databases of Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database, Magiran, and IranMedex. Search key terms were â€œquality of lifeâ€, â€œmenopauseâ€, and â€œIranâ€. Fourteen studies were eligible for this study. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist was used for quality appraisal. The mean and standard deviation of QOL and its domains were extracted from the selected studies. Study data were analyzed using the Review Manager (v. 5.0) and the STATA (v. 12.0) software. The mean of total QOL among 3413 postmenopausal women was 57.89Â±12.8 (in the possible range of 0â€“174). The means of its vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual domains were 7.86Â±2.14, 19.43Â±2.05, 40.58Â±3.33, and 6.71Â±1.77, respectively. The QOL among Iranian postmenopausal women is nearly higher than the moderate level. The lowest and the highest levels of QOL are related to the physical and sexual domains, respectively. Health authorities need to develop educational interventions to promote postmenopausal womenâ€™s QOL, particularly in the physical domain. [GMJ.2020;9:e1649]
Identification of Aptamers that Specifically Bind to A1 Antigen by Performing Cell-on Human Erythrocytes
Authors: Hosseini Seyed Mohammad Hasan , Bassami Mohammad Reza , Haghparast Alireza , Sankian Mojtaba , Hashemi Tabar Gholamreza
Published: December 2023

Background: The apply of aptamers as a new generationâ€™s way to probe diagnostic for the detection of target molecules has gained ground. Aptamers can be used as alternatives to diagnostic antibodies for detection of blood groups due to their unique features. This study was aimed to produce DNA diagnostic aptamer detecting the antigen of A1 blood group using the Cell-Selex method. Materials and Methods: DNA aptamer was isolated against A1 RBC antigen after ten stages of Cell-Selex and amplification by an asymmetric polymerase chain reaction. The progress of the stages of selection was evaluated using flow cytometry analysis, which the DNA aptamer isolated from the tenth cycle with an affinity of 70% fluorescent intensity, was selected from four positive colonies followed by determination of the sequences and secondary structures. Results: The aptameric sequence obtained from C4 cloning was calculated with the highest binding affinity to A1 antigen having an apparent dissociation constant (Kd value) of at least 29.5 Â± 4.3 Pmol, which was introduced as the selected aptamer-based on Î”G obtained from a colony of C4 equal to â€“13.13. Conclusion: The aptamer obtained from using Cell-Selex method could be used as an example for the development of diagnostic tools such as biosensors for detecting A1 blood group antigens. [GMJ.2020;9:e1657]
The Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire (CECA)
Authors: Vameghi Roshanak , Shirinbayan Peymaneh , Salavati Mahyar , Soleimani Farin , Saeedi Ahmad , Asghari-Jafarabadi Mohammad , Hemmati Sahel
Published: December 2023

Background: The present study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire (CECA.Q), a tool based on a retrospective interview with the child. Materials and Methods: To this aim, 251 adolescents from four regions of Tehran megacity completed the questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was examined, along with the face and content validity. In addition, the construct validity was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: EFA and CFA supported a 4-factor solution including motherâ€™s role scale items, fatherâ€™s role scale items, maternal behavior scale items, and paternal behavior scale items.  The total variance extracted in EFA ranged from 33.9 to 60.7. The internal consistency for motherâ€™s role, fatherâ€™s role, maternal behavior, and paternal behavior was 0.61, 0.65, 0.86, and 0.9 respectively. Thus, the questionnaire had a suitable fit, as well as reasonable reliability and validity. Conclusion:  The Persian version of the CECA.Q had adequate reliability and validity as a self-report measurement for childhood experience of care and abuse. [GMJ.2020;9:e1663]
Fc Receptor-Like Gene Expression in Renal Transplantation Patients
Authors: Jamshidian Tehrani Narges , Amirghofran Zahra , Shamsaeefar Ali Reza , Karachi Aida , Karimi Mohammad Hossein
Published: December 2023

Background: It has been well-documented that the Fc receptor-like (FCRL) molecule contributes to the pathogenesis of certain autoimmune disorders. FCRL molecules belong to the immunoglobulin superfamily produced by B cells. Also, these molecules induce activating or inhibitory signals of B cells.  According to this information and also considering the critical role of immune reactions in organ transplantation, the following experiment was performed to analyze the gene expression level of FCRLs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of kidney transplant recipients. Materials and Methods: Blood samples were obtained from 32 renal transplant patients on days 1, 3, and 7 post-transplantations. Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of rejection. Also, 24 age-matched healthy subjects were enrolled as control group. After total RNA extraction from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and cDNA synthesis, the gene expression levels of FCRL1, FCRL2, and FCRL4 in each group were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: Our results showed that FCRL1 expression levels in kidney transplant patients were significantly less than healthy controls. The overall FCRL2 expression level was not significantly different between them. However, at days 1 and 7, following transplantation in the non-rejected group FCRL2 level was significantly higher than the control group. Comparing the FCRL4 gene expression levels of both groups with healthy controls showed a significant decrease in the third and seventh days post-transplantation. Conclusion: It can be concluded that mononuclear cells, mainly B cells, have an essential role to play in kidney transplantation. [GMJ.2020;9:e1730]
Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the Successful Aging Inventory
Authors: Sharifi Khadijeh , Fazeli Tarmazdi Masoumeh , Tagharrobi Zahra , Sooki Zahra
Published: December 2023

Background: The first step to successful aging planning is to assess the current status using valid instruments. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI). Materials and Methods: In the first step, SAI. was translated through forward-backward translation, and its face and content validity were qualitatively and quantitatively assessed. For construct validity assessment, 300 elderly were recruited through multi-stage random sampling. Exploratory factor analysis and known-group comparison were used. SAI reliability through internal consistency and stability was assessed using the Cronbachâ€™s alpha values of the inventory and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. The standard error of measurement, smallest detectable change, and floor and ceiling effects were calculated. Results: The impact scores, content validity ratios, and content validity indices of all items were more than 1.5, 0.62, and 0.8, respectively. The scale-level content validity index was 0.94. Factor analysis identified four factors for the inventory, which explained 58.17% of the total variance of the SAI score. SAI mean score among mentally healthy participants was significantly higher (P<0.001). The relative frequencies with the lowest and highest possible scores of SAI were 0 and 3.7%, respectively. The Cronbachâ€™s alpha, ICC, standard error of measurement, and the smallest detectable change of SAI were 0.835, 0.999, Â±0.47, and 1.9, respectively. Conclusion: As a valid and reliable instrument, the Persian version of SAI could be used for a successful aging assessment. [GMJ.2020;9:e1754]
Influences of Serotonin Hydrochloride on Adiponectin, Ghrelin and KiSS1 Genes Expression
Authors: Mahmoudi Fariba , Haghighat Gollo Khadijeh
Published: December 2023

Background: Serotonin and kisspeptin stimulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) release while ghrelin and adiponectin inhibit them. In the present experimental study, the effects of central injection of serotonin were investigated on LH concentration, KiSS1, adiponectin, and ghrelin genes expression. Materials and Methods: Fifteen Wistar male rats in three groups received saline or serotonin hydrochloride via the third cerebral ventricle. Blood samples were collected via the tail vein. Serum LH concentration and relative gene expression were evaluated by radioimmunoassay and real-time polymerase chain reaction method, respectively. Results: Serotonin significantly increased the mean serum LH concentration and  KiSS1 gene expression levels compared to the saline group. Serotonin significantly decreased the mean ghrelin and adiponectin genes expression levels compared to the saline group. Conclusion: The serotonergic pathway may have stimulatory effects on hypothalamic kisspeptin synthesis, partly via inhibiting hypothalamic ghrelin and adiponectin neural activity.[GMJ.2020;9:e1767]
Developing A General Framework for National Health Information Network for Developing Countries
Authors: Moghaddasi Hamid , Rabiei Reza , Asadi Farkhondeh , Mohammadpour Ali
Published: December 2023

Background: The National Health Information Network (NHIN) is one of the key issues in health information systems in any country. However, the development of this network should be based on an appropriate framework. Unfortunately, the conducted projects of health information systems in the Ministry of Health of Iran do not fully comply with the concept of NHIN. The present study was aimed to develop a general framework for NHIN in Iran. Materials and Methods: In this study, in the first stage, the required information about the concept of the NHIN framework and related NHIN documents in the USA and the UK were collected based on a literature review. Then, according to the results of the first stage and with regards to the structure of the Iranian health system, a general framework for Iranian NHIN was proposed. The Delphi technique was conducted to verify the framework. Results: The proposed framework for Iranian NHIN includes three dimensions; components, principles, and architecture. Over 80% of experts have evaluated all three aspects of the framework at an acceptable scale. In total, the proposed framework has been evaluated by 83.8% of the experts at an acceptable scale. Conclusion: The proposed framework was expected to serve as the starting point for moving towards the design and creation of Iranian NHIN. At any rate, the framework could be criticized, and it could only be used for the countries whose health system is similar to the structure of the health system in Iran. [GMJ.2020;9:e1792]
Mummy Induces Apoptosis Through Inhibiting of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) in Human Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: Yari Khosroushahi Ahmad , Rahmani Barouji Solmaz , Shahabi Arman , Torbati Mohammadali , Fazljou Seyyed Mohammad Bagher
Published: December 2023

Background: Mummy (Iranian pure shilajit) is a remedy with possessing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities. This study aimed to examine mummy effects on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasiveness of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer (BC) cell lines with underlying its mechanism. Materials and Methods: The dose-dependent inhibitory effect of the mummy on cell proliferation in vitro was determined using the MTT assay.  Flow cytometry and 4â€™,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride staining were respectively used for quantitative and qualitative analysis of cellular apoptosis, and gene expression analysis was conducted using real-time PCR. Results: MDA-MB-231 showed more sensitivity than the MCF-7 cell line to the anticancer activity of mummy, while mummy did not exhibit significant cell cytotoxicity against human normal cells (MCF-10A). The gene expression profile demonstrated a significant decrease in TGF-Î²1, TGF-Î²R1, TWIST1, NOTCH1, CTNNB1, SRC along with an increase in E-cadherin mRNA levels in mummy treated cells compared to the untreated control group (Pâ‰¤0.05). Conclusion: Mummy triggers inhibition of EMT and metastasis in breast cancer cells mainly through the downregulation of TGFÎ²1 activity, and more studies required to find its specific anticancer activity with details. [GMJ.2020;9:e1812]
Delayed Infection of Occipitocervical Fixation in a Patient with Achondroplasia: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Khoshnevisan Alireza , Shafizadeh Milad , Fattahi Ehsan , Rostamkhani Sabra , Rostami Mohsen
Published: December 2023

Background: Infections are a major concern in fixation surgeries. Most of the infections could occur in the first three months after the operation. Case Report: We present a 45-year-old man who known case of achondroplasia who underwent craniospinal fixation and was presented to our clinic with surgical site infection after six years. His instruments were removed, and a halo vest was fixed for the patients. Accordingly, he received intravenous antibiotics, and during nine monthsâ€™ follow-up, no any significant problems were found. Conclusion: Infection of instruments in spinal surgeries might be presented years after the surgery. Hence, it needs to be considered by surgeons in patientsâ€™ follow-ups. [GMJ.2020;9:e1906]
ЕКОЛОГІЧНІ ФАКТОРИ ВПЛИВУ НА РЕКРЕАЦІЮ ПІД ЧАС ЗМІН КЛІМАТУ НА ЛЬВІВЩИНІ ЗА ОСТАННІ РОКИ
Authors: Снітинський В. , Лисак Г. , Мазурак О. , Панас Н. , Любинець Н.
Published: December 2023

Екологічними факторами зміни клімату на Львівщині є підвищення температури атмосферного повітря, зменшення кількості опадів, снігового покриву, часті захмареності, зміни рельєфу. Моніторинг температурного режиму Розточчя за останні п’ять років засвідчив підвищення на 2,6°C. А в окремих наукових публікаціях ідеться про збільшення температурного тепла на 3,2°С. Вони зумовлюють погіршення в рекреаційному секторі й можуть мати негативні наслідки в соціально-економічному розвитку регіону, який багатий на рекреаційні ресурси природного походження. Передусім постраждає рослинний покрив, будуть змінюватися фітоценози, мальовничі рекреаційні місця будуть зникати. Поступово зміниться й рельєф рекреаційних зон. Гірськолижні розваги, популярні біля «Чарівних озер» на Яворівщині, можуть узагалі замінитися на інші, у зв’язку із відсутністю довготривалого снігового покриву. Катання на ковзанах можливе тепер лише на штучному льодовому покритті. Гірськолижні спуски Славська потребують усе частіше штучного снігового покриття. Природні водойми останніми роками не покриваються товстою кригою. Водойми міліють, евтрофікуються і стають непридатними для купання. Зауважено, що безгосподарність та підвищена споживацька потреба природних надр Східниці призвели до порушення оздоровлення і відпочинку рекреантів. Сильна злива руйнувала рекреаційні заклади, які не дотримувалися вимог забудови і вели безгосподарну діяльність. Безлісі схили гір не встигали вбирати дощову воду. Хоча на Львівщині й фіксують зменшення кількості опадів на 110мм за рік, проте вони тепер мають стихійний характер. Використання відпочиваючими водних і бальнеологічних ресурсів потребує їх чистоти й повноводності. Вперше зауважено участь захмареності у відпочинку. Почастішали хмарні дні в році. Від цього страждає емоційне сприйняття зони відпочинку. Дощова та похмура погода не дозволяє приймати сонячні ванни, а відтак – урізноманітнювати своє дозвілля.
ПРИНЦИПИ РЕКУЛЬТИВАЦІЇ ТА ФІТОМЕЛІОРАЦІЇ ДЕВАСТОВАНИХ ЛАНДШАФТІВ
Authors: Снітинський В. , Іванків М. , Качмар Н. , Дацко Т. , Дидів А. , Городиська І.
Published: December 2023

Проаналізовано та узагальнено літературні джерела й результати власних досліджень щодо оцінки технологічних і організаційних рішень з ревіталізації техногенних ландшафтів. Акцентована увага на тому, що на території України є велика кількість девастованих земель, які утворилися в результаті різних видів господарської діяльності, що призводить до руйнування природних екосистем, а отже, вони потребують відновлення. Умови техногенезу вносять корективи в життя рослинного світу, зокрема щодо відтворення в уражених зонах. Ці питання вимагають пошуку принципів та методів оптимізації пошкоджених ландшафтів за допомогою фітомеліорації, фіторекультивації та природоохоронних заходів, що є важливим завданням у контексті загального збереження довкілля. Впровадження сучасних методів ревіталізації дозволить відновити порушені землі та забезпечити їх раціональне використання, відновити родючість ґрунтів і біорізноманіття в порушених ландшафтах, створити нові можливості для економічного розвитку, що натомість зумовить поліпшення стану довкілля та підвищення якості життя населення.
Обґрунтовано необхідність розроблення комплексу рішень для організації поетапного планування раціонального використання порушених земель. Оскільки Україна має різноманітні природні умови, вибір видів рослин для створення стійких фітоценозів у ході рекультивації повинен бути обґрунтованим і мати екологофітоценотичну сумісність та придатність до умов місцевості. В основі успішного процесу ревіталізації техногенно трансформованих ландшафтів має бути використання потенційних можливостей і тенденцій, закладених у самій природі. На основі аналізу наукової літератури щодо раціонального використання порушених земель з метою пристосування їх до повторного та перспективного використання виявлено, що землі, утворені внаслідок техногенної діяльності людини, можуть бути використані як для рекреації, так і для різного господарського освоєння.
Bencana Badai Siklon Tropis Di Indonesia
Authors: Annada Aisha Ramadhinia , Kumalawati Rosalina
Published: December 2023

Tropical cyclones are powerful storms. Usually the average radius is around 150-200km. This tropical cyclone is formed above the sea where the sea water temperature is warm, more than 26.5 degrees Celsius, and strong winds whose rotation has a speed of 63km/hour. BMKG said that in Indonesia there were at least 12 tropical cyclones that occurred in the archipelago from 2008-2021. This research method uses descriptive methods via the internet, then analyzed using qualitative methods. The impact of tropical cyclones is extreme weather changes in Indonesia whose impacts we can see and feel are significant. BMKG also states that tropical cyclones are dangerous storms because they have enormous strength. The life span of tropical cyclones usually ranges from 3-18 days Because tropical cyclones get energy from warm oceans, tropical cyclones weaken when they move into areas of water where the temperature is cold. Another name for tropical cyclones is "earth storm" which we usually know as "typhoon". Cyclone Dahlia is one of the many cyclones that grow in tropical areas. This natural phenomenon occurs at the end of the year in locations near Indonesian territory.
The Original Meanings of the New Terminology of the CCP
Authors: Kobzev Artem
Published: December 2023

The conceptual and terminological innovations of Xi Jinping’s report at the 20th Congress of the CPC in 2022 and the documents and speeches of the PRC leaders that preceded it, presented as a combination of Marxism with the traditional culture of China, caused a heated debate in Russian sinology. S.N. Goncharov considers them an expression of a sophisticated intellectual strategy, and A.V. Lukin — an opportunistic device of political casuistry. The article provides arguments in favor of the first position. 10 quotations from ancient canons expressing the “wisdom of Chinese civilization” were re-translated, more accurately attributed and analyzed in the report of the Chairman of the People's Republic of China and it was established that together they represent a rhymed poem reminiscent of the common anthem of the Kuomintang and the Republic of China. The general meaning of this centone is built on the main categories of Chinese thought: “heaven” 天, “man” 人 and “grace” 德. The most important concepts from these “10 commandments” and neologisms based on traditional vocabulary are considered, such as: “culture” 文化, “civilization” 文明, “order and turmoil, flourishing and decrepitude” 治乱兴衰, “change of predestination / revolution” 革命, “transformation by the central state / sinicization” 中国化, “epochalization” 時代化, “great unity” 大同, “small prosperity” 小康, “one-man management community / justice” 公, “advanced method” 提法, “community with a shared future for mankind / community of common destiny for mankind” 人类命运共同体, etc. The metaphysical meaning of the slogan proclaimed in the PRC about “jumping out of historical cyclicality” is revealed and the controversy surrounding the application of the Western concept of “civilization-state” to China and Russia, interested in different components of this ambivalent structure, is analyzed. A general conclusion is made about a qualitative shift in the development of the political vocabulary of the CCP from Marxism to traditional ideology in Confucian design.
Virtualization of pregnancy: game and reality
Authors: Bylieva Daria
Published: December 2023

Technology is changing human life in every possible way. However, bearing a child came under their influence only in the 20th century, which, together with the changing role of women in society, led to a rethinking of the phenomenon of pregnancy. The article considers how the development of reproductive technologies and their promotion paved the way for the separation of motherhood from bearing children, which began to be understood as a technical process. An analysis of the representation of pregnancy in computer games was also carried out, an emphasis was placed on the desire to ignore or reduce the process of bearing a child, both on the part of the creators of the game and the players. Despite the fact that raising a baby outside the body of a future mother becomes possible due to progress in the field of biomedical technologies justification for this phenomenon is largely due to the increasing virtuality of existence. Introduced in 2022, the EctoLife project integrates the latest reproductive and digital technologies, preparing society to accept virtual play pregnancy, where the baby is raised in an artificial capsule. In a digital society, it is natural to ask for a controlled pregnancy, which occupies a strictly defined place in life, like a capsule in the corner of a room, or in smartphone application, which you can turn to when there is a desire to remember the future baby. As a result, the technical finally replaces the natural: childbearing is built into the technocratic process with unpredictable consequences.
To Include or to Exclude? The Problem of the Observer in Cultural and Analytical Anthropology
Authors: Gasilin Andrey
Published: December 2023

The article is dedicated to the study of the role of non-participant observation in the analytical anthropology of Valery Podoroga. Non-participant observation is considered in comparison with the classic method of field anthropology — participant observation. Theoretical objectives and goals of participant observation are formulated, and the general logic of its evolution is identified. The analysis of Malinovsky’s field diaries allows determining significant influence of Western literary tradition on the position of a “participant observer” as well as the fundamental “exclusion” of the anthropologist from the sociocultural context at an early stage of the method development due to the implicit presence of a colonial attitude in the researcher’s outlook. It is emphasized that as the method of participant observation develops, the communicative element increases, which leads to a complete “inclusion” of the researcher in the target sociocultural environment. After that, the role of the method of “participant observation” in Valery Podoroga’s philosophical project is identified, his own opposition between the participant and non-participant types of observation is analyzed, and considerable influence of the phenomenological tradition on the latter is highlighted. The examples provided by Valery Podoroga in his methodological work “Anthropogrammes” (2017) are analyzed. In conclusion, declarative differences as well as similarities of both methods are studied, including the important literary element of both approaches which does not allow considering them as strictly scientific and nomothetic ones but allowing to classify them as ideographic methods. In both cases, the presence of a considerable sociocultural distance between the researcher and the subject of research is identified as a significant characteristic of anthropological experience. Possibilities of a synthesis of both approaches are outlined through separation of the phases of an anthropological study: field study and archive work. The heuristic potential of non-participant observation is identified when determining structural features of the studied commonalities using phenomenological analysis.
Development of the Foundations of Humanitarian Expertise in Russia: History and Methodology
Authors: Stepanova Galina
Published: December 2023

The article discusses methodological approaches to the development of theoretical and conceptual foundations of humanitarian expertise (HE). Two main approaches to substantiating the ways of forming HE and its institutionalization as an integral and relatively autonomous expert system are analyzed. The first is research and development under the leadership of B.G. Yudin, in which HE is understood in the broadest possible sense, which determines its procedural side. Any analysis of the consequences of the introduction of technical or humanitarian innovations for humans can be considered as an activity of this kind. HE in this concept is primarily communication, in which the common meanings, motives, and values of all subjects interested in solving the problem that have arisen are formed: developers of new technology and its users, as well as experts. The specificity of the HE developed by the Russian Humanitarian Science Foundation project under the leadership of B.G. Yudin is shown. The second approach, developed under the leadership of D.A. Leont'ev and G.L. Tulchinsky, considered HE as a social technology and was based on the study of the mutual influence of social events and mental processes. The work was aimed at more rigorous formalization of the examination and a clear definition of its procedural component. In the works of D.A. Leont'ev, the emphasis is on personality, its preservation and development, the possibilities of self-determination and self-realization. The article discusses both the features of HE from the point of view of the developers of this approach, and the procedure for its implementation. The provisions common to the two approaches are analyzed. This is the interdisciplinary, complex and probabilistic nature of this phenomenon, which has many uncertainties, as well as its predictive projective orientation. It is concluded that in modern realities, despite the presence of problems, this kind of expertise is not in demand either by developers of new technologies, or by effective managers, or by officials at various levels.
Photovoice in EFL Essay Writing: Student
Authors: Militansina
Published: December 2023

Although research regarding writing for English as a foreign language has been much discussed and reported, little empirical evidence addresses photovoice, which documents the student teachers’ learning experience on essay writing in the Asian context. To fill this void, this article reports on a case study investigating the student teachers' learning experience on essay writing using photovoice. The research findings indicate that integrating photovoice in EFL writing instruction positively influenced student teachers' self-awareness, motivation, and reflective learning habits. Student teachers reported increased engagement in the writing process, improved self-evaluation and peer evaluation skills, and a greater sense of agency in addressing writing challenges, ultimately leading to enhanced writing proficiency and confidence. This study reveals the positive impact of photovoice in EFL writing instruction for Asian student teachers, enhancing self-awareness, motivation, and reflective learning habits and improving writing proficiency and confidence.
The Identification Of Self-Assessment To Develop Students’ Writing Skill
Authors: Deviana Elwis Simarmata  , Tarigan Karisma Erikson , Prayuda Meikardo Samuel
Published: December 2023

Many students still didn’t understand how to write properly and correctly, there are also many obstacles’ students face when writing, one of which is how to arrange sentences in making stories, and many don't know that writing is also one of the 4 abilities that are often used by many people. The writer brought this self-assessment method to the SMP Santo Petrus Medan to be used as research material for students. The purpose of this method is for students to know what obstacles make students late in understanding how to write well. After the self-assessment method was taught in class which would be used as research material by the writer, the writer found that in the final test students almost all students understood what the self-assessment method was, and in the description of the data it can be seen that the number of students in the experimental class was 27 students and in the control class as many as 27 students. From the experimental class scores, the average pre-test was 62.70 and the post-test was 79.70. The median for the pre-test was 62.00 and for the post-test was 80.00. The lowest score for the pre-test was 50 and the highest was 76. For the post-test, 70 was obtained for the lowest score and 90 for the highest score. It can be concluded that the lowest and highest scores on the post-test are higher than the pre-test.
Exploring Lesson Learned From Lecturers’ Experience On Implementing Lesson Study In Higher Education
Authors: Syarifah Eva Fitriani
Published: December 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of innovative teaching methodologies cannot be overstated. One such approach that has gained substantial traction in recent years is Lesson Study. This study aims at investigating lecturers’ experience on implementing lesson study, specifically the lesson learned from lesson study. This study employed case study which involved five lecturers at higher education level as the participants. The data were gained through open ended questionnaire, interview, and documentation. The results indicated that the lessons learned that confirmed by the participants are: enhanced creativity and innovation, targeted student - centered teaching, cultivation of reflective practitioners, and building a supportive community. In conclusion, lesson study is not only gives new experience for lecturers but also new insight that can be useful for their teaching improvement.
Interventional Radiology And CT Scan in SARS-COV-2: A Review
Authors: Ghasemi Shayan Ramin
Published: December 2023

Coronavirus has been known to infect people all around the world for a long time. The World Health Organization (WHO) has deemed the situation with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to be an overall prosperity emergency. COVID-19 caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has become a worldwide phenomenon. The Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) examination of models from the respiratory segment is currently the best quality clinical analytic mechanical assembly for COVID-19. With a growing number of tainted patients and an absence of RT-PCR testing packs in influenced areas, elective demonstrative and screening techniques are required. Clinical imaging, clearly, chest prepared tomography, is routinely utilized as a fundamental assessment in the finding of COVID-19. Though the usage of chest CT as a screening tool as of now cannot be settled, progressing examinations have shown a central occupation of CT in the early identification and the monitoring of COVID-19 pneumonic signs. Interventional radiology (IR) provides advanced image-guided treatments for a wide range of patient conditions, from the healthy to the helpless, and from elective outpatients to the general emergency room. Image-guided structures were employed by interventional radiologists to treat Covid-19 weights in the lung, kidney, stomach-related parcel, gallbladder, and vasculature. The function of various imaging techniques in SARS-COV-2 is examined in this review. A literature search was performed to discover distributed studies that elaborate the use of SARS-CoV-2 in interventional radiology and CT scan. An organized search of PubMed/Medline, Embase, ProQuest, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google Scholar was performed dependent on Mesh keywords.
Maximizing Multiple Intelligences for Unprecedented Academic Achievement
Authors: Maspul Kurniawan Arif
Published: December 2023

This study explores the integration of multiple intelligences and enhancing student motivation in Indonesian classrooms. Individual diversity is respected, inclusive education is promoted, student engagement is maximized, and academic motivation is increased. Educators may develop engaging learning environments that respond to students' talents and interests by identifying and integrating multiple intelligences. To collect perspectives from educators, students, and stakeholders, the study used qualitative approaches such as interviews and observations. According to the findings, using multiple intelligences improves student engagement and academic accomplishment. However, issues such as teacher training and assessment systems must be addressed. Collaboration among educators, policymakers, and stakeholders is critical for implementation success. Indonesia can develop a dynamic and empowering educational system that releases students' full potential by integrating multiple intelligences and local expertise.
Hybrid GA-mSVM: Dimensionality reduction using hybrid genetic algorithm and modified support vector machine classifier
Authors: Rastogi Ashish Kumar , Taterh Swapnesh , Suresh Kumar Billakurthi
Published: December 2023

The expansion of technology results in the generation of enormous amounts of data in all areas. The researchers face a difficult challenge when they attempt to categorize these high-dimensional data. A method called as feature selection is used to reduce the high-dimensionality of the data. It is possible to consider selecting features as an issue of global combinatorial optimization in the field of machine learning. This minimizes on the total number of features, gets rid of data that is insignificant, noisy, or duplicative, and ultimately achieves an acceptable level of classification accuracy. For the purpose of dimensionality reduction, a unique approach known as the Hybrid Genetic Algorithm – modified Support Vector Machine Classifier (Hybrid GA-mSVM) is presented in this study. The genetic algorithm component conducts a search using the principles underlying the evolutionary process in order to find the best feature set and after that the trimmed dataset is provided to the SVMs. The results of the experiments reveal that the proposed approach efficiently minimizes the features and achieves a better classification accuracy than other feature selection methods.
The Influence of Character Education on the Job Readiness of Islamic Higher Education Students
Authors: Wiguna Muhammad Anarda , Irawan Arnanda , Sinambela Vikra Shafwa Humaira , Anggara Ilham Aditya , Zamhari Muhammad
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the connection between character education and the readiness for employment in the context of chemistry education students. The research employs a quantitative descriptive approach and a correlational method to examine this relationship. Sixty-nine chemistry education students were randomly selected from a population of 220 students through random sampling to participate in this research. The data collected were subjected to analysis using the Pearson Product-Moment correlation method. The analysis results unveiled a statistically significant positive correlation between character education and work readiness among chemistry education students (r = 0.532, p = 0.000 < 0.01). This outcome suggests that character education is associated with an improved state of preparedness for work among students. The implications of these findings emphasize the importance of incorporating character education into the chemistry education curriculum. Doing so is vital for equipping students with the holistic self-preparation necessary to succeed in a competitive job market and face the challenges of the professional world more effectively.
Managing Finances for Family Education amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Consequences
Authors: M. Syam Syaifullah , Zaifullah Zaifullah
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the management of family education expenses in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic and assesses the subsequent social and economic implications. The study was conducted in the Central Sulawesi village of Pasigala using a qualitative research approach and a factual exposure standpoint. The data collection process used methods like observation, interviews, and documentation. Subsequently, the gathered data underwent analysis using the Miles and Huberman model, encompassing data reduction, presentation, and verification. The research outcomes underscore the significance of effective financial management in meeting familial, educational, and financial obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the pandemic has notably affected social dynamics and economic conditions. Socially, there has been a shift in values and behaviors among the population, while economically, there has been a decline in individuals' income. These findings lead to the conclusion that the COVID-19 pandemic has indeed influenced the financial management of family education. Consequently, the study recommends implementing robust financial management practices in family education to ensure resilience in facing unforeseen challenges.
ДІДЖИТАЛІЗАЦІЯ КАДРОВОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ЯК КЛЮЧОВИЙ ФАКТОР УСПІШНОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Кришталь Г. О. , Брюховецька І. О. , Панін Є. В.
Published: December 2023

Авторами розглянуто типи кадрової політики та їхні основні риси в контексті можливої їх адаптації до сучасних умов, зокрема в контексті діджиталізації. Зазначено, що найважливішим напрямком кадрової політики є робота з резервом керівних кадрів. Це вказує на важливість планування кар'єрного росту та розвитку працівників в середині організації. Професійне просування має базуватися на якісній оцінці професійних якостей працівника та результатів його роботи. Авторами відмічено основні складові кадрової політики та розширимо їх контекст у зв'язку зі зростаючим впливом діджиталізації. У статті також зазначено, що в сучасних умовах не може існувати єдиної кадрової політики, оскільки вона повинна бути адаптована до специфіки та потреб конкретної компанії. Врахування цього аспекту є важливим елементом успішного розвитку організації в стратегічній перспективі. Діджиталізація може впливати на різні аспекти кадрової роботи, включаючи реформування процесів добору, впровадження ефективних систем оцінки та розвитку, а також підтримку динамічного взаємодії персоналу. Тривалість та методи розробки кадрових стратегій повинні бути адаптовані до специфіки організації та враховувати вплив діджиталізації на управління персоналом.
Migration Depicted in Cartoons
Authors: Mikulić Tatjana
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the depiction of migrations from Kosovo and Metohija during the 1980s in cartoons published in Yugoslavia’s most prominent satirical newspaper – Jež (Hedgehog). During that time, readers were consistently exposed to emotionally charged drawings illustrating the departure of emigrants. What was significant in these illustrations was the wearing of the Serbian national hat, šajkača. Previously, this hat symbolized social status, representing the rural population and peasants. However, during the crisis, its significance shifted, becoming a symbol of Serbian nationality. In public life, particularly among intellectual circles, this era saw the resurgence of neo-traditionalist narratives glorifying Serbia’s past. The visual representation of these narratives can be observed in cartoons, notably from 1986 onward, coinciding with the proliferation of cartoons featuring emigrants. These constructed neo-traditionalist narratives were appropriated and utilized by Slobodan Milošević’s populist machinery as a means to maintain power. The cartoons, as a direct product of the burgeoning Serbian nationalist policy at that time, played a role in propaganda and mobilization.
Artificial Intelligence Security through Input Data Quality Steps
Authors: Gadelha Isaque Araujo
Published: December 2023

In times of digital transformation, data generation constitutes a new type of asset, as it requires new forms of organizational learning, giving rise to new business models. The focus of all this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), a subfield of Computer Science responsible for creating computational resources with capabilities similar to human reasoning for automated problem-solving. Elements of mathematics and engineering are used to reproduce aspects of human intelligence, as well as insights from other areas such as philosophy, mathematics, economics, neuroscience, psychology, computer engineering, control theory, cybernetics, and linguistics. Hence the name AI. Machines learn to speak, write, interpret data, and solve problems through AI, a tool that is now essential for Industry 4.0, as a transition from industrial society to the knowledge and digital economy. In turn, Generative AI uses multimodal tools to work with elements such as spoken language, images, sounds, body movements, etc. All this technology requires innovations in companies through the adoption of frameworks that enable the selection and storage of qualified data. This original article was developed based on extensive bibliographic research and scientific materials. Its objective is to demonstrate the relevance of data analysis as a way to apply compliance practices to AI. As a result of this research, there was a recognized need for greater attention to input data quality processes for generative AI training.
PENERAPAN METODE CERTAINTY FACTOR PADA SISTEM PAKAR MENDIAGNOSA PENYAKIT TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PARU BERBASIS WEB MOBILE
Authors: Syamsudin Ikhsan , Sudarsono Edi
Published: December 2023

Tuberculosis (TB) Paru merupakan salah satu jenis penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Indonesia adalah negara ketiga di dunia yang memiliki penderita penyakit TB Paru terbanyak setelah Cina dan India. Minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang bahaya penyakit TB paru merupakan faktor penghambat untuk pencegahan penyakit ini sejak dini. Banyak literatur yang dapat menjelaskan tentang diagnosa dan deteksi penyakit TB Paru ini tetapi minimnya minat baca dan enggannya masyarakat untuk berkonsultasi dengan dokter menjadi suatu permasalahan tersendiri. Dari permasalahan tersebut, dengan memadukan kepakaran ahli kedalam suatu aplikasi sistem komputer, maka dapat tercipta suatu sistem pakar terhadap diagnosa penyakit TB paru. Sistem pakar ini akan mempermudah masyarakat dalam mengakses informasi terkait dengan gejala-gejala yang disebabkan oleh penyakit TB paru. Di desain dengan berbasiskan web mobile, tentunya akan memberikan tampilan yang adaptif dan responsif walaupun diakses melalui perangkat browser yang ada pada perangkat gadget seperti smartphone. Pemilihan metode certainty factor tidak terlepas dari keandalannya dalam mengatasi ketidakpastian dalam pengambilan keputusan dan memberikan ruang pada pakar dalam menilai tingkat keyakinan terhadap pengetahuan yang disampaikannya. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah terciptanya suatu aplikasi yang dapat mendeteksi dan mendiagnosa terhadap gejala-gejala yang disebabkan oleh penyakit TB Paru.
ЕКОНОМІЧНІ ВИКЛИКИ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА ПІД ЧАС КІБЕРАТАК В УМОВАХ ЖОРСТКОЇ КОНКУРЕНТНОСТІ
Authors: Каліна І.І. , Шуляр Н.М. , Грищенко А.В.
Published: December 2023

Сучасне життя стало набагато комфортнішим завдяки різноманітним цифровим технологіям. Інтернет приніс позитивні зміни в життя суспільства, але разом із цим постає величезна проблема щодо захисту персональних даних. Цим питанням переймаються і підприємства, яким потрібно зберегти дані клієнтів чи конфіденційну інформацію самого підприємства від інформаційної загрози – кібератак. З кожним роком кількість кібератак та їх видів збільшуються, а конкуренція стає ще гострішою і в результаті підприємства удосконалюють свою систему управління та безпеки. Незважаючи на нові системи захисту та їх удосконалення підприємства потерпають від різного роду кібератак, які впливають на фінансові результати та репутацію. Їх пагубний вплив може призвести до призупинення підприємства, витік даних (як клієнтів так і підприємства) та поширення вірусів, які в подальшому зможуть знищити систему. В статті досліджено дефініцію поняття “кібератака”, а також проаналізовано градаційний перелік наймасштабніших кібератак: атака зловмисним програмним забезпеченням, фішингові атаки, атака паролем, атака «людина посередині», атака SQL Injection, атака відмова в обслуговуванні (DOS) та відмова в обслуговуванні(DDOS), внутрішня загроза, криптоджекінг, експлойт нульового дня, атака водопою, тунелювання DNS, атаки завантажень Drive-by, міжсайтові скриптові атаки, підробка DNS або «отруєння», атака Інтернету речей, перехоплення сесії, маніпуляції з URL.