bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring whether primary care networks can contribute to the national goal of reducing health inequalities: a mixed-methods study
Authors: Warwick-Giles Lynsey , Hutchinson Joseph , Checkland Kath , Hammond Jonathan , Bramwell Donna , Bailey Simon , Sutton Matt
Published: December 2023

Background

Significant health inequalities exist in England. Primary care networks (PCNs), comprised of GP practices, were introduced in England in 2019 with funding linked to membership. PCNs have been tasked with tackling health inequalities.

Aim

To consider how the design and introduction of PCNs might influence their ability to tackle health inequalities.

Design and setting

A sequential mixed-methods study of PCNs in England.

Method

Linear regression of annual PCN-allocated funding per workload-weighted patient on income deprivation score from 2019–2023 was used. Qualitative interviews and observations of PCNs and PCN staff were undertaken across seven PCN sites in England (July 2020–March 2022).

Results

Across 1243 networks in 2019–2020, a 10% higher level of income deprivation resulted in £0.31 (95% confidence interval [CI] = £0.25 to £0.37), 4.50%, less funding per weighted patient. In 2022–2023, the same difference in deprivation resulted in £0.16 (95% CI = £0.11 to £0.21), 0.60%, more funding. Qualitative interviews highlighted that, although there were requirements for PCNs to tackle health inequalities, the policy design, and PCN internal relationships and maturity, shaped and sometimes restricted how PCNs approached this task locally.

Conclusion

Allocated PCN funding has become more pro-poor over time, suggesting that the need to account for deprivation within funding models is understood by policymakers. The following additional approaches have been highlighted that could support PCNs to tackle inequalities: better management support; encouragement and support to redistribute funding internally to support practices serving more deprived populations; and greater specificity in service requirements.
Comparison of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Financial Performance Before and After COVID-19
Authors: Nurwitasari Ayu , Waspada Ikaputera , Sari Maya
Published: December 2023

Purpose of the study: The COVID-19 pandemic has made the tourism sector unstable, where during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry faced several risks such as decreased revenue and operating profits, this decline certainly affected the company's financial performance. This study aims to explore and describe the trends and evolution of the latest academic literature on the financial performance of the tourism industry before and after the COVID-19 pandemic which were published as relevant articles.
Design/methodology: This study uses the concept of literature review using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) technique. The Systematic Literature Review technique is an important feature of academic research. By summarizing, analyzing, and synthesizing a group of related literature, can test certain hypotheses and/or develop new theories.
Findings: The results of the study show that the financial performance of the tourism industry before and after COVID-19 is dominant using profitability ratio measurements.
Research limitations/Implications: One limitation of this study is the reliance on secondary data sources for the literature review. As the study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) technique, it may be limited by the availability and quality of existing literature on the financial performance of the tourism industry before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novelty/Originality of the study: This research can be used as material for consideration for conducting further research on the financial performance using activity ratios and market ratios.
Consumer Spending in the Mirror of Aggregate Transfer Accounts: National and Regional Aspects
Authors: Nazarova A. G.
Published: December 2023

Building upon a series of the author’s prior publications in the journal Voprosy Statistiki (in 2019–2022), this new article further deve- lops the idea of applying National Transfer Accounts (NTAs) as a toolkit for economic and demographic analysis of a wide range of macro patterns in the economy, both nationally and on the regional level. The author highlights the NTAs' practical utility, allowing for a more detailed, compared to the System of National Accounts (SNA), analysis of the reallocation of financial resources, including through the prism of dependents and those who finance them. It includes a concise description of the current research concept and the methodology approach chosen for the analysis.

Based on the author's calculations of the analyzed indicators at the national and regional levels, the body of the article confirms that the influence of the age structure of society on consumer spending of the population manifests itself in the priorities of consumer demand. On the macro level, the comparative example of Russia, Sweden and Mexico shows commonalities and specificities in the financing of con- sumer demand by resources of the private and public sectors and the corresponding timespans of running deficit-free economic lifecycle in these countries. As a comparative framework for the Russian economy, the countries with the most (Sweden) and least (Mexico) generous state subsidies for the consumption of the population in the form of current transfer support were selected. In the regional aspect of the analysis, the structural characteristics of the age profile of the regions (from 2011 to 2020) were compared with the accumulated (per capita) dynamics of regional consumer spending with a pronounced age bias (on education and healthcare). The regional results were analyzed in the context of the overall economic situation. The article illustrates the qualitatively different consumer demand priorities of the «young» and «advanced- in-years» regions by the comparative infographics case studying the Republic of Ingushetia and Tver Region (regions with diametrically opposite features of the demographic structure). The author has dealt with consumer behavior models across various ages in the context of the Strauss-Howe generational theory, devised by William Strauss and Neil Howe.

The author demonstrates how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the sources of financing household spending on the level of the economy as a whole.

The concluding section draws methodological parallels between national transfer accounts and such summary indicators as human de- velopment indices and the UN Sustainable Development Goals to be considered in macroeconomic and regional analysis
Assessment of Water Quality Indices Using Physico-chemical Parameters in Zayande Rood Dam Lake
Authors: Ebrahimi Eisa , Khalaji Mahtab
Published: December 2023

Background: Biological and ecological studies of water resources play the primary role in the researches. The Zayande-rood’s dam lake is one of the vital water resources that provide drinking water for the populations in Isfahan. It is also a water resource for agricultural sections of the province. Methods: Five spots were defined as the sampling stations. Sampling was conducted in seven steps, with one sampling event every 45 days. The water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrate, nitrite, electrical conductivity (EC), pH, hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), ammonium, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) were measured in all the stations and stages. Next, the water quality indices were calculated. Results: The study’s results illustrated that the water quality, with an average score of 74.41 on the water quality index (WQI), fell within the ‘well’ class, indicating its suitability for human consumption and drinking purposes. Station 4 scored the highest NSFWQIa (74.93), while station 3 had the lowest (70.57). According to the NSFWQI classification, all stations are categorized as ‘good’ in terms of water quality. The NSFWQIm ranged from 50.94 to 59.04, showing moderate changes in water quality. Both the NSFWQIa and NSFWQIm classify it as ‘moderate’ or ‘midclass’ quality. Conclusion: Considering the significance of Zayande-rood’s dam lake as a crucial source of drinkable water for Isfahan, it becomes evident that there is a pressing need for significant attention to be directed toward lake watershed management to protect water quality.
Removal of Antibiotics From Hospital Wastewater Using Hybrid Chemical Purification and Batch Biological Reactor
Authors: Shirmahd Fatemeh , Takdastan Afshin , Cheraghi Mahboobeh , Afrous Ali , Koshafar Azita
Published: December 2023

Background: This study aimed to investigate the performance of tetracycline and amoxicillin antibiotics removal from hospital wastewater using a combination of chemical treatment and Batch biological reactor. Methods: In this study, the effect of PS/Fe2+/UV on tetracycline and amoxicillin removal was investigated. Different parameters including pH, different concentrations of iron, antibiotics and persulfate were investigated for removal efficiency. The remaining concentration of the solution was measured using a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) device. The degree of mineralization of the process was evaluated using the chemical oxygen demand (COD) parameter. Then, the removal of tetracycline, amoxicillin and COD from the pre-treated wastewater in the batch biological reactor was investigated. Results: The results demonstrate that the PS/Fe2+/UV process achieved complete removal of tetracycline and 97.3% removal of amoxicillin under laboratory conditions. In wastewater treatment, the process achieved a 69% reduction in tetracycline and a 67.2% reduction in amoxicillin within a 60-minute reaction time. Also, the amount of mineralization of tetracycline and amoxicillin antibiotics by PS/Fe2+/UV process was evaluated using COD index, which resulted in removal of more than 60% of COD for both antibiotics. Also, the combination of this process and the batch biological reactor succeeded in removing 99% of BOD5 from both antibiotics and 98% of COD from real wastewater, containing 10 mg of tetracycline and amoxicillin. Conclusion: The combined PS/Fe2+/UV process and batch biological reactor is an efficient method. It is effective for removing antibiotics and its mineralization for wastewater treatment containing tetracycline and amoxicillin antibiotics.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN STATE AID LAW CONCERNING FREE TRADE ZONES
Authors: Vejseli Marta
Published: December 2023

This article examines a recent ruling alongside EU legislative advancements concerning the application of EU State aid regulations to free trade zones. The correct application of state aid rules to free trade zones is crucial for several reasons, encompassing legal, economic, and political dimensions. State aid rules help to maintain a level playing field for all market participants. By ensuring that state aid is applied correctly in free trade zones, unfair advantages or disadvantages are minimized, promoting fair competition among businesses. The correct applicability of state aid rules aligns with international trade agreements and standards. It ensures that a region or country is in compliance with broader economic and trade practices which could affect international relations and trade partnerships. Further, State aid rules aim to prevent market distortions that could arise from improper subsidies or aid. By applying these rules correctly in free trade zones, economic efficiency can be better achieved, and resources can be allocated more optimally. Lastly, predictability and legal certainty are essential for investor confidence. When state aid rules are correctly applied, investors have a clearer understanding of the legal and economic environment, which may lead to increased investment and economic growth.One of the most recent case-law of the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) is the ruling of September 21, 2022, in the case T-95/21 concerning the Madeira Free Zone State aid scheme. The ECJ affirmed that the Europeans Commission’s (hereinafter: Commission) conclusion, which stated that the implementation of the Madeira Free Zone State aid scheme (Regime III) did not adhere to the approved conditions, was accurate. The scheme was not implemented according to State aid law, and therefore it must be recovered. The primary objective of the scheme was to enhance the economic development of Madeira through tax incentives. Consequently, the General Court dismissed Portugal’s appeal against the Commission’s decision (KPMG et al., 2022). The authority however, which was involved in granting the State aid, was not only Portugal but also Região Autónoma da Madeira (Autonomous Region of Madeira, Portugal, hereinafter “RAM”) and therefore, it decided to appeal the Commission’s decision, as individual applicant. Same as Portugual, RAM which seeks annulment of Articles 1 and 4 to 6 of Commission Decision (EU) 2022/1414 of 4 December 2020 on the aid scheme SA.21259 (2018/C) (ex 2018/NN) implemented by Portugal in favour of the free zone of Madeira (Zona Franca da Madeira - ZFM) - Scheme III (OJ 2022, L 217, p. 49). Therefore, on June 12, 2023, the General Court was required to render a judgment on the same subject matter as its decision on September 21, 2022 (Case T-131/21 Região Autónoma da Madeira v Commission, 2023). The only distinction is that the current applicant is different from the previous case.
RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION: EVALUATING THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON HANDBALL
Authors: Ilić Igor , Filipović Milica , Durlević Slavka , Pavlović Jovana
Published: December 2023

The analysis of the socio-economic crisis and its impact on handball is based on concrete statistical evidence of the financial challenges imposed on handball sector during the COVID-19 crisis. This was exemplified in the cancellation and postponement of sports events. This study further explores the psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis on players and staff. Alternative training methods, including virtual coaching and individual home training programmes were emphasised as crucial player development strategies. Moreover, the research highlights the important role of financial release packages in mitigating the socio-economic and psychological crisis. The employment decline in handball sector and surrounding industries is being examined along with the sector’s adaptive policies to ensure optimal health conditions. The research aims at defining strategic responses to facilitate the handball tradition continuation and to ensure its visibility by mitigating the financial crisis. It also underlines the long-term shift towards digital and online platforms in sports management and fan engagement. Further research of handball development after the pandemic crisis and predominant online engagement is required. The innovative approaches in sports sponsorship along with the novel digital platforms and social media usage for online engagement are examined. The socio-economic influence of handball as a factor in general economy, both on global and local scale, is recognised through its interconnectedness with travel, commerce and wide range of businesses.
UNVEILING THE ‘TRUE LIGHT’: BRICK CRYPTOGRAMS AT ST. GEORGE CHURCH IN STARO NAGORIČINO
Authors: Ćirić Jasmina S.
Published: December 2023

This article delves into the intriguing ΦΧΦΠ cryptograms on the west facade of the St. George Church in Staro Nagoričino, shedding light on their connection to the era of King Milutin and their profound theological significance. It explores the convergence of architecture and symbolism, focusing on these cryptograms as a representation of the “True Light” within Christianity and its correlation to the concept of victory. The study delves into the influence of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. It investigates how placing these cryptograms above the church’s doorway resonates with architectural and spiritual narratives. It examines the architectural features of the church’s west façade, reflecting King Milutin’s depiction on the north wall and his role as the “New Constantine.” The cryptogram ΦΧΦΠ ( “The light of Christ shines upon all”) is strategically placed above the bifora in the central axis of the facade, marking the four sides of the Cross. The motif depicting the true light coming into the world is painted on both sides of the interior of the west entrance, creating a liminal space. This motif references the ancient Biblical verse from the Gospel of John 1:9: “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world”. Apart from the biblical reference, the patronage inscriptions and the prayerful mention of King Stefan Uroš II Milutin Nemanjić and Queen Simonis are also highlighted. Their names are inscribed on the lintel of the portal. This study uncovers the intricate symbolism and architectural nuances of the St. George Church in Staro Nagoričino, shedding light on the interplay of liturgical and historical context in this remarkable Byzantine architectural gem.
Design para requalificação: um estudo sobre a segunda vida dos objetos em ambiente doméstico
Authors: Ardinghi Maria Beatriz , Aun Bertoldi Cristiane
Published: December 2023

Este estudo investiga práticas e significados associados à requalificação dos objetos pelos indivíduos em ambiente doméstico. Para isso, realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica com foco nas relações afetivas duradouras entre pessoas e objetos, como contraponto à problemática do excesso do consumo nas sociedades industriais. Teve início com uma autoetnografia, seguida de pesquisa de campo com 59 respondentes, obtendo-se dados e imagens sobre 175 objetos requalificados, analisados com enfoques na semiótica (Morris,1970), design emocional (Norman, 2008) e tipos de prazer (Jordan, 2000). As atividades de reutilização, reconfiguração e ressignificação dos artefatos foram caracterizadas como rituais criativos (Rook, 2007) (McCracken, 2003) (Lubart, 2007) e elencou-se sete categorias de fatores intrínsecos e extrínsecos aos objetos, motivadores da requalificação. Ao final, propõe nove diretrizes para a prática do que se denominou ‘Design para a Requalificação’ (DpR), de modo a contribuir para o campo do design na direção da sustentabilidade.
TANKER FLEET OF GREECE: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONDITIONS OF SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA – THROUGH A PRACTICE LENS
Authors: ARGYRIOU Aikaterini-Sotiria
Published: December 2023

The focus of this article is on the reorientation of the economic policy of Greece in the field of its tanker fleet development, influenced by geopolitical shifts resulting from the Russian-Ukrainian war. These shifts have led to changes in global demand for tanker fleet services due to sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil exports. The primary objective of this research was to compare the Greek tanker and LNG fleets with fleets of comparable size in the United States and Singapore. The study relied on secondary data collected from articles in journals, books and official websites, and the Clarksons Research database. The findings reveal that significant portions of deadweight tonnage of the Greek oil tankers were absorbed by Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean and Black Sea zones during the period from 2001 to 2023. Furthermore, the deadweight tonnage of Greek LNG fleet has found significant usage in Asia, America and Africa zones between 2013 and 2023.The data also demonstrate a notable increase in the volumes of Russian crude oil transported by Greek tankers over the past year, despite EU sanctions on Russia’s oil exports. Greek tankers have increasingly employed «ship-to-ship» transfers as a means to circumvent these EU sanctions. We argue that further EU sanctions may limit these transfers, but their ultimate effects remain uncertain, as Greek tankers may continue to transport Russian oil to alternative markets, thus ensuring their profits.
Persepsi Masyarakat Kota Manado Terhadap Vaksin Booster Covid-19 sebagai Syarat Berwisata
Authors: Mandak Kevin A. G. , Pangemanan Damajanty H. C. , Doda Diana V. D.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19) is an infectious disease that is currently a global pandemic. This situation greatly impacts the tourism sector in Indonesia. Vaccination is expected to be one of the preventive measures used to control the transmission of Covid-19. This study aimed to determine the perception of the people in Manado City towards the Covid-19 booster vaccine as a prerequisite for traveling. This was a qualitative study using interview method. The interview was conducted using in-depth interview technique and guidelines. The results obtained 15 people of Kelurahan Paniki Bawah, Kecamatan Mapanget, Kota Manado as respondents. Most respondents had positive perception towards the Covid-19 booster vaccine as a prerequisite of traveling. Most respondents had good general understanding of the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine and they agreed with the Covid-19 booster vaccine as a prerequisite of traveling. In conclusion, most people in Manado City have a good and positive perception of the Covid-19 booster vaccine as a prerequisite of traveling.
Keywords: Covid-19; booster vaccine; travelling prerequisite
 
Abstrak: Penyakit infeksi coronavirus 2019 (Covid 19) telah menjadi pandemi global. Situasi tersebut sangat berdampak pada sektor pariwisata di Indonesia. Pemberian vaksin diharapkan dapat menjadi salah satu pencegahan yang digunakan untuk mengendalikan penularan Covid-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi masyarakat Kota Manado terhadap vaksin booster Covid-19 sebagai syarat berwisata. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode wawancara secara terstruktur dan menggunakan pedoman wawancara. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 15 masyarakat Kelurahan Paniki Bawah, Kecamatan Mapanget, Kota Manado sebagai responden penelitian. Persepsi responden terhadap vaksin booster Covid-19 sebagai syarat berwisata menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar memiliki persepsi positif terhadap vaksin booster Covid-19 sebagai syarat berwisata. Responden memiliki pemahaman umum yang baik mengenai manfaat vaksin covid dan mereka setuju dengan himbauan vaksin bo booster oster Covid-19 sebagai syarat berwisata. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah masyarakat Kota Manado umumnya memiliki persepsi yang baik terhadap vaksin booster Covid-19 sebagai syarat berwisata.
Kata kunci: Covid-19; vaksin booster; syarat berwisata
Effects of Night Lighting with Red Light on Melatonin and Milk Quality Parameters in Holstein Cows
Authors: GARİP Rukiye , BAŞPINAR Nuri , SUVARIKLI ALAN Beyza , GARİP Mustafa , PEKER COŞKUN Pınar , ARSLAN Emre
Published: December 2023

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of red lighting on blood and milk melatonin levels, and milk quality. The experiment was carried out on 6 lactating Holstein Dairy cows, which were being reared at the Hümeyra Özgen Research and Application Farm, affiliated to Selcuk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. After a control period of 15 days in which night lighting was not applied (control group), night lighting was provided by LED bulbs emitting red light with a wavelength of 652 nm during the following 15-day trial period (experimental group). On days 5th, 10th and 15th days of the control and experimental groups, milk and blood samples were taken at the 06:00 am and at 06:00 pm.Serum and milk melatonin concentrations in the morning of the control, on days 5th, 10th and 15th; were 8.64±1.4, 7.02±0.97, 8.71±2.3, and 5.01±0.92, 5.23±0.35 , 3.93±0.81pg/ml, respectively while control evening group were respectively 8.59±1.8,7.53±2.14,8.35±0.94, 6.91±1.73, 6.8±1.27. It was obtained as 3.67±0.97 pg/ml. Serum and milk melatonin levels in the trial morning group were 10.93±2.06, respectively, on the same days; 15.37±2.6; 11.25±1.71 and 2.97±0.64; 5.7±1.06; While it was measured as 3.33±0.73 pg/ml, it was 14.83±3.11 in the trial evening group; 14.5±3.57; 12.95±4.09 and 4.42±0.61; 2.51±0.56; It was obtained as 2.48±0.79 pg/ml.It was observed that serum and milk melatonin levels and milk parameters were not adversely affected in the use of red LED lamps (652 nm) at night for 12h.
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN PLATELET HISTOGRAM WITH IP MESSAGE AND PLATELET MORPHOLOGY IN THROMBOCYTOPENIA PATIENTS
Authors: Dewa Ayu Puja Satya Dinarta  , Anik Handayati  , Syamsul Arifin
Published: December 2023

Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood. The platelet count can be checked using a Hematology analyzer, which is an automatic tool for checking a Complete Blood Count (CBC). The principle of this tool is to detect a signal that is comparable to the cell size that has been set on the tool. The results of the CBC examination are accompanied by a histogram and IP Message if there are abnormal cells, so a confirmatory test using a peripheral blood smear is necessary. The purpose of this study was to determine the suitability of the results of the platelet histogram with the IP Message on the platelet morphology of peripheral blood smears of thrombocytopenia patients. This research is a quantitative descriptive study of 54 samples taken using the Saturation Sampling technique at Grati Pasuruan Hospital using the Sysmex XN-1000 from April 1–30, 2023. The variables in this study are histogram results accompanied by IP Messages and platelet morphology on peripheral blood smears. The results of this study are that the histograms that often appear are abnormal heights on the PU Flag and the IP Messages that often appear are “PLT Clumps?”, with a suitable level of platelet morphology on peripheral blood smear examination reaching 90.7%, so it can be concluded that there is a compatibility between the results of the platelet histogram accompanied by the IP Message on the platelet morphology of the peripheral blood smear of thrombocytopenia patients.
A noção de Liberdade em Ser e Tempo de Martin Heidegger
Authors: Brasil Flávia Silva , Tolfo Rogério
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho tem por intenção explorar a noção de liberdade em “Ser e Tempo” de Martin Heidegger. Nós damos início à investigação com a análise da retomada da questão ontológica e a introdução do conceito de Dasein, em seguida, destacamos a constituição ser-no-mundo e os elementos que a compõem. O cuidado é apresentado como um conceito central, revelando a estrutura do Dasein, e a angústia é discutida como uma disposição fundamental que perturba a significatividade do ser-no-mundo, levando à reflexão sobre o “lugar” da liberdade em “Ser e Tempo” e suas implicações fenomenológico-hermenêuticas.
Material database for the mechanical design of components made of powder metallurgy material
Authors: Miao Jiacheng , Zhang Luhe , Li Zeying , Chen Bingkui
Published: December 2023

The powder metallurgy database is a data system for effective management
of powder metallurgy information. With the development of information
technology, its construction scale and quality will directly affect the
convenient inquiry of powder metallurgy information, the selection of
gear materials, the research and development and engineering application
of micro-drive systems, and have engineering significance and market
value. However, the groundwork in this field still lags behind other
materials fields and needs to be developed systematically.

Consider the small modulus powder metallurgy gear’s elastic modulus,
Poisson’s ratio, fatigue life, metallographic structure and processing
parameters as research objectives, the functional requirements of the
database, system functions and data relationships are analyzed. The
function module, database model, user authority and system architecture
are designed in detail. Based on the Flask framework and MySQL, the
database system on the basic properties of powder metallurgy materials
is designed and developed, which realizes the systematic and
standardization of mechanical property data of powder metallurgy. Users
are provided with upload, query and retrieval services of chemical
composition, heat treatment and molding properties, fracture mechanics,
material suppliers and other information.

In this paper, the necessity and urgency of building a powder metallurgy
database to increase the efficiency of transmission system development
and its application are demonstrated. The deficiencies of the existing
powder metallurgy database are analyzed, and suggestions are provided
for the selection, design, data coverage, and construction of big data
applications for smart materials. The technical challenges of small
modulus powder metallurgy gear selection and plan formulation are then
ameliorated.

Github repository:
PMdatabase2 (github.com)
On Existence of Digital Measure Constant
Authors: Ersezer Fikret
Published: December 2023

Unidentified continous functions are generalized classification for all
signals. Author assumes that any unidentified continous function (any
signal) as to be either digital (non-archimedian continuum) or analog
(archimedian continuum). Author mainly founded a method to indicate a
distinction for both continuum models. This method therefore can be used
on to all unidentified continous functions in order to identify the
continuum models of unidentified continuous functions.
Digital Shogun and Electronic Imperialism: Japanese History through the Lens of Historical Videogames
Authors: Scarselli Aldo Giuseppe
Published: December 2023

This chapter looks at how Japanese history is represented in videogames. The focus is on the difference between historical videogames produced in the Western world and those produced in Japan. I am going to highlight how videogames are often influenced by Orientalism and Eurocentrism and how this is quite evident for Western products set in historical Japan. After that, my focus will be on how Japanese game developers re-imagine their history, moving away from concepts of historical authenticity towards a freer and more elastic representation of the past.
Utilizing Social Reality Videos in Mobile Apps to Enhance Electronic Learning: Examining the Influence on Cognitive Learning Outcomes Among Students
Authors: Yazidi Rachid El
Published: December 2023

This research endeavors to evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating electronic learning (e-learning) with social reality videos into a mobile application to enhance students' cognitive learning outcomes. The study adopts an experimental design, specifically a pretest-posttest control group design, involving two distinct groups: the experimental group exposed to e-learning featuring social reality videos, and the control group engaged in traditional face-to-face learning utilizing the expository method. Each group comprised twenty-eight students, and both groups underwent pre-tests and post-tests with identical tasks. The primary focus of this investigation is the assessment of cognitive learning outcomes among students, representing the educational impact of induced learning within each treatment group. Analysis of students' learning outcomes includes descriptive methods (such as the average learning outcomes and n-gain) and statistical procedures, including hypothesis testing to determine differences in achievement between the treatment groups, conducted at a significance level of 0.05. In summary, the findings of this study reveal that the integration of e-learning with social reality videos significantly enhances students' learning outcomes, surpassing the effectiveness of the expository method. Consequently, the researchers recommend the simultaneous incorporation of this innovative approach into conventional classroom lectures.
The Development of Ideas on The Reform and Transformation of Islamic Family Law Into Legislation in Islamic Countries
Authors: Kusmardani Alex , Khosyi’ah Siah , Mukhlas Oyo Sunaryo , Nurrohman Nurrohman , Saepullah Usep
Published: December 2023

Family Law Reform in Muslim Countries is still a debate in the Muslim World Community because it considers Islamic Family Law and Family Law to have no equality, This article aims to know the renewal and transformation of Family Law in the Islamic world. This research is a literature, with a type of analytical descriptive research, The approach used is interdisciplinary, namely comparative, juridical, philosophical, and historical approaches, while this research source uses primary sources of secondary source Law books such as theses, dissertations, and journal articles, Results of Factors Affecting the Renewal of Islamic Family Law in the World are, Politics, Economics, Social Law, Islamic Law Reform Methods are, Siyasyah al-Shar'iyyah, Takhayyur, Takhsis al-Qhadha, The old theory of Ijtihad, Ijma, Qiyas, Maslahah Mursalah, Sadd' al-Dhari'ah The Reform of Islamic Law in the World is, Polygamy, Inheritance, Marriage Registration and Marriage Agreement The transformation of Islamic Family Law in Indonesia is Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, State Sheet Number 1 of 1974, Supplement Number 3019/1974. Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 1991 concerning the Compilation of Islamic Law which became a standard reference for judges in deciding cases. Law of 2002 concerning Child Protection, Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning Domestic Violence, Law Number 12 of 2022 concerning Criminal Acts of Sexual Violence and these laws and regulations are in line with Islamic Family Law
Unrecognised autonomic dysreflexia in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction with spinal cord injury as a reason for admission to a cardiac surgical unit
Authors: Novoselova Irina N. , Bershadskii Artem V. , Popova Olga V.
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: In Russia, spinal cord injury occurs in 0.7–6.8% of total injuries. Due to emergence of new rehabilitation protocols, it is extremely important to know the time of occurrence of consequences of spinal cord injury and adequate diagnosis of complications, which allows timely identification of life-threatening conditions of one of the body systems.
Clinical case description. We present a clinical case of autonomic dysreflexia in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury in a 17-year-old girl. In traumatic spinal cord injury above the level of the sixth thoracic vertebra, autonomic dysreflexia as a variant of autonomic dysfunction is a common complication. This clinical case will be of interest to clinicians of all specialties who encounter patients with spinal cord injury. It is shown that misinterpreted symptoms of increased blood pressure during bladder filling were the cause of observation and treatment by a cardiologist for arterial hypertension, as well as hospitalization in the cardiac surgery department for planned surgical treatment of renal artery stenosis, which was thought to be the cause of the episodic increases in blood pressure. Lack of knowledge about the presence of autonomic dysfunction in spinal cord injury patients may have led to unnecessary surgical treatment. During the joint management of the patient with a pediatric cardiac surgeon, signs of autonomic dysreflexia were detected against the background of traumatic spinal cord disease at the level of the cervical spine, hypotensive treatment and planned surgical intervention were canceled.
Conclusion. Subsequently, an adequate regimen of periodic bladder catheterization and antimuscarinic drug therapy was prescribed, which successfully reduced the dysreflexia.
Pemberdayaan Pangan Lokal Sebagai PMT Ibu Hamil dalam Upaya Pencegahan Stunting di Daerah Endemik Malaria
Authors: Mulyanti Mulyanti , Sugiharno Ramadhan Trybahari , Bura Jeri
Published: December 2023

Defisiensi gizi pada ibu hamil dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya infeksi dan infeksi pada kehamilan dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya kekurangan energi kronik (KEK) 7,3 persen ibu hamil mengalami Kekurangan Energi Kronik (KEK). Jumlah ibu hamil pada semester 1 tahun 2023 di Kampung Karadiri sebanyak 35 orang dengan prevalensi KEK Bumil sebesar 14,3%, API (annual paracite index) Kampung Karadiri sebesar 27,37. Tujuan pengabdian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan perilaku tentang pemberdayaan pangan lokal sebagai PMT ibu hamil, di Kampung Karadiri Distrik Wanggar. Metode yang digunakan yaitu dengan penyuluhan dan pelatihan pemberdayaan pangan lokal sebagai PMT Ibu Hamil dalam upaya pencegahan stunting di daerah endemik malaria yang dilakukan pada tanggal 15 Agustus 2023 bertempat di Balai Kampung Karadiri dengan responden ibu hamil dan kader sebanyak 38 orang serta melibatkan Institusi Kampung Karadiri dan Puskesmas Karadiri. Uji beda dengan menggunakan analisis Compare Mean Paired Two Test dapat diperoleh hasil rerata perbedaan persen pengetahuan sebelum dan setelah intervensi sebesar 39,73 dengan nilai p < 0,05. Rerata perbedaan persen ketrampilan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi yaitu sebesar 30,52 dengan nilai p<0.05. Ada peningkatan pengetahuan dan perilaku setelah diberikan penyuluhan pemberdayaan pangan lokal sebagai PMT ibu hamil dalam upaya pencegahan stunting di daerah endemik malaria yang dilakukan di Kampung Karadiri Distrik Wanggar Kabupaten Nabire.
Optimistic Approach to Create and Sell Antique Pieces and their NFT: Case Study
Authors: Parul
Published: December 2023

World famous brand 9NFTMANIA's initiative is set to bring an optimistic and innovative approach to the world of art and collectibles by creating and selling NFTs for antique pieces. Leveraging blockchain technology, the initiative seeks to establish a secure and transparent record of ownership, ensuring the authenticity and provenance of such arts represented by an NFT. The initiative is poised to foster community engagement, bringing together individuals passionate about antique pieces and digital art. The creation of a community could facilitate discussions, collaborations, and a shared enthusiasm for the unique blend of history and technology. In addition to the artistic and collectible aspects, "9NFTMANIA" may have an educational component, offering insights into the history of the items, the artists involved, or the technological intricacies of NFTs. As this initiative unfolds, clear communication of its vision and values, along with a commitment to ethical and legal considerations, will be paramount for its success and the sustained appreciation of the antique pieces brought into the digital age. In case study NFT based of real world art have been considered. Total supply and their market place URL have been discussed with their descriptions.
Investigating Deep learning models for NFT classification : A Review
Authors: Singla Ashutosh , Gupta Mandeep
Published: December 2023

Present research work is focused on NFT image classification using deep learning techniques. The classification task is extended by incorporating noise removal techniques in addition to image compression before employing the CNN model. After collecting and splitting the dataset, the images undergo both compression and noise removal processes to enhance their visual quality and reduce unwanted artifacts. The preprocessed images are then fed into a CNN model for training and evaluation. This approach aims to improve the model's ability to discern features in images by minimizing the impact of noise. The evaluation phase involves assessing the model's performance on the test set to determine its effectiveness in classifying NFT images after both compression and noise removal.
Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns in AI and Computer Science
Authors: Gautam Ganesh , Arora Himanshu , choudhary Jayendra , Raj Aryan
Published: December 2023

As Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science continue to grow and turn out to be a part of our day by day lives, the ethical issues and issues about information privateness have turn out to be extra essential. This evaluation paper thoroughly seems at how statistics privateness and ethics join in AI and CS. It explores the demanding situations and possibilities that arise when AI and CS technology acquire, system, and observe quite a few data. The paper talks about the ethical problems due to AI algorithms and self-running structures. It looks into troubles like bias, transparency, accountability, and fairness. Additionally, it talks about the converting guidelines about facts privateness and how they affect AI and CS, in particular in phrases of records protection, consent, and the proper to be forgotten. The paper also discusses the ethical frameworks and guidelines created to cope with those complicated issues. It uses numerous resources like research articles, case research, and coverage files to offer an updated and multidisciplinary view of the subject. It ends with the aid of citing the brand new developments and future directions in this subject, inclusive of the importance of different professionals working collectively to address these challenges. In quick, this thorough assessment paper is a beneficial resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who need to recognize and address the complicated issues of facts privateness and ethics in AI and pc technological know-how.
Pengaruh Motivasi Dan Gaya Kepemimpinan Terhadap Kinerja Perangkat Desa Di Kecamatan Pace Kabupaten Nganjuk
Authors: Yusnandar Impi , IGG Heru Marwanto  , Djunaedi  , Budi Rahayu
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to dertemine the degree to which motivation affects performance of village officials and village staff and to find out how much in fluence the village heads manner of leadership has on performance in the wokers’ environment at the village office, especially in ieght village in Pace District, Nganjuk Regency and to find out how much influence motivation and leadership style together on the performance of village devices and staff. The recearh method used is a qualitative method with and explanatory and inference descriptive approach, using a questionnaire as atool for data collection Isaac and Micchael’s formula, with and error rate 5 % . Alst analysis used is correlation regresion. From the result of annalysis the make method of in the in fluence of motivation on the performance of village official and staff is determainded by dthe dimension of motives, expectations and incentives of 31.6%, other factors that affect physiological needs and the need for appriciasion. Respect and trust for subordinates ideas, take into consider the emotions of subordinates pay attention the convenience of labor on behalf of subordinates, take taking the component into consideration of work satisfaction for subordiantes in completing tasks entrusted to them an recognition of the status of subordinates appropriately and profesionaly by 16,4 %, the factor other that affect inttelegence, social, mature, and wide social relations, personal initiative and drive for achievement and attitudes of human relation of 33,44 other factors that affect the quantity, quality, effectiveness and independence.
Keywords: motivation, leadership, performance
Haremhab und Ar-ma-a-aš: Einige ägyptologisch-sprachwissenschaftliche Bemerkungen
Authors: Gundacker Roman
Published: December 2023

In recent years, a high-ranking personage Ar-ma-a- (Ar-ma-a-aš) in a Hittite cuneiform letter from the time of the late Egyptian 18th Dynasty has been identified with Haremhab, generalissimo under Tutankhamun and later king himself. Despite convincing reconstructions of historical events and courses of events, substantial linguistic difficulties, among them the representation of Egyptian ḥ as cuneiform ḫ or its ommission, have not been addressed from an Egyptological perspective. This contribution reviews previous research and analyses the onomastic and linguistic background to the result that Egyptian ḥ, if preserved in Egyptian itself, is always rendered with cuneiform ḫ, and that Ar-ma-a- (Ar-ma-a-aš) therefore cannot represent the Egyptian full name Haremhab. Instead, and following a widespread practice of Egyptian officials to use hypocoristic names in cuneiform correspondence, it is a hypocoristic name *(’)ăr-mắ derived from the full name Haremhab which Haremhab must have used prior to his ascension to the throne.
Warum besitzt die koptische Schrift das Zeichen ϯ? Ein einsames Syllabogramm sakralisiert die Schrift
Authors: Wiechmann Yannick A.
Published: December 2023

“Why does the Coptic script have the character ϯ? A lone syllabogram sacralizes the script” – The Coptic character ϯ has several abnormalities within the Coptic script. On the one hand, it is the only syllabogram in the Coptic alphabet. On the other hand, it is not existent in all Coptic dialects and not at all in Old Coptic. Thus, the older explanation that this character did not evolve from a Demotic origin but is a ligature consisting of ⲧ and ⲓ should again be considered. In a second step, it is asked why Coptic has the character ϯ at all. There is hardly any evidence for phonetic reasons, and it is also not convincing to stress a better economy of writing provided by just one sign. Therefore, another explanation is proposed: In Late Antiquity, when the Coptic script emerged, mysticism of signs and numbers (Gematria) was a common exegetic strategy and cultural phenomenon. In this context, the letters ⲧ and ⲓ were, among others, heavily charged with supplementary meaning and also took part in the creation of monograms (like the Staurogram ⳨) and the special writing of nomina sacra. Furthermore, a strong cult of the cross has evolved since Constantine I. and has led to many visual and textual representations of the cross, which the sign ϯ obviously resembles. Thus the implementation of the otherwise not required ϯ can be seen as a sacralization, if not Christianization, of the Coptic Script whose progenitors were used in pagan or at least non-Christian contexts. Therefore, the rendering of the Egyptian-Coptic language by the Coptic alphabet, which consists of some extra characters originating from the Demotic script besides ϯ, became acceptable for Christian texts, although the Demotic script at this time almost exclusively occurs in pagan contexts. Although ϯ has primarily phonographic functions in most cases, it can serve as a visual marker of Christian creed. Thus, this contribution tries to connect Graphematics, Coptology, Patrology and Early Christian Art for a more holistic approach towards the understanding of the character ϯ.
Is oligoprogression a potentially curable disease in epidermal growth factor receptor mutant lung adenocarcinoma?
Authors: Chekhun Sviatoslav , Lopez-Paradís Assumpció , Urbizu Aintzane , Morán Teresa , Mañes Anabel , Cucurull Marc , Martínez-Barenys Carlos , Teruel Iris , Moragas Gloria , Carcereny Enric , Muñoz Mármol Ana Maria , Saigí Maria
Published: December 2023

Third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have shown impressive results in EGFR mutant lung cancer (LC) patients in terms of disease control rate with a positive impact on overall survival. Nevertheless, after months of treatment with targeted therapy, progression inevitably occurs. Some patients develop oligoprogression and local treatment is required for optimal disease control while maintaining EGFR-TKIs. This work features a clinical case of a patient harboring an EGFR mutant LC undergoing oligoprogression to EGFR-TKIs, first into the brain and afterward to the primary tumor, requiring local ablative strategies, including primary tumor resection three years after the start of osimertinib. Currently, the patient is still alive and continues with a complete response upon EGFR-TKIs maintenance. Hence, oligoprogression, even in driven oncogenic tumors, represents a distinct biological entity and potential curative disease that deserves particular consideration in multidisciplinary tumor boards. In this case, tumor primary resection after three years of the initial diagnosis represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of EGFR mutant patients.