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A STUDY ON SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FINTECH BANKING INDUSTRY AND THE EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABLE RATINGS IN FINTECH
Authors: Sharma Aakash , Mishra B
Published: January 2025

The assessment and promotion of responsible and ethical practices within the dynamic fintech banking sector are crucial, and sustainable ratings play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives. As the fintech industry disrupts traditional banking, it becomes imperative to evaluate its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance to effectively manage risks and maximize positive impacts. This abstract delves into the significance, challenges, and recommendations surrounding sustainable ratings in fintech banking. Although fintech and digital banking offer great potential, they also pose ESG risks. Innovations in areas like digital payments, decentralized finance, big data analytics, robo-advisory, and lending platforms reshape the financial landscape and contribute to financial inclusion, consumer empowerment, and efficiency. However, the long-term sustainability implications of these advancements remain uncertain. To address this, tailored ESG rating mechanisms are needed to assess fintech banking based on material sustainability issues. These ratings evaluate performance across key metrics such as climate action, ethical AI, data stewardship, financial inclusion, and governance. Stakeholders can leverage these ratings to identify sustainability leaders and align investments with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Mainstreaming fintech sustainability ratings requires collaboration among multiple stakeholders, encompassing the establishment of reporting standards, disclosure frameworks, assurance mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives. Challenges in this pursuit include the absence of sector-specific measurement standards, the reluctance of fintech firms to allocate resources to sustainability efforts, limited internal expertise, and concerns surrounding confidentiality and security. Overcoming these challenges necessitates the introduction of mandatory sustainability disclosure policies by regulators, the development of industry-specific reporting standards by industry associations and standard setters, and the integration of sustainability due diligence into the decision-making processes of investors. Furthermore, capacity-building programs are essential to educate fintech leaders on material ESG risks and integrate sustainability considerations into their strategic planning. Ultimately, sustainable ratings in fintech banking serve as a framework for evaluating and incentivizing responsible practices, empowering stakeholders to direct investments towards sustainable fintech innovation and fostering an inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem.
PROJECTS OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
AT THE FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY, MOSCOW STATE
UNIVERSITY, AND PROMISING DIRECTIONS
OF MODERN RUSSIAN STUDIES
Authors: Remneva M.L. , Kukushkina O.V. , Nefedova E.A. , Petrukhina E.V. , Sidorova M.Yu.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the academic activity of the Department of
Russian Language at the Faculty of Philology of Moscow State University, and some
of its achievements, which are of importance not only for Russian studies. It describes
in detail the results achieved by the department in four academic spheres. The first
section of the article describes the department’s work on the study of Russian dialects
and the creation of the “Arkhangelsk Regional Dictionary” on this basis. This longterm work includes expeditions that familiarize students with the life and culture
of the Russian North. The second section, devoted to the problems of corpus linguistics, contains information about the corpora created in the Laboratory of General and Computer Lexicology and Lexicography, as well as the peculiarities of their
structure. Special attention is paid to the first version of the “Lexicographic Corpus
of A.S. Pushkin’s Texts” prepared for the 270th anniversary of Moscow State University and the 225th anniversary of Pushkin’s birth. The third section of the article
deals with the issues related to the development of inter-university academic cooperation, as well as the results of this cooperation in the field of research of derivational processes in the Russian language. The content of the collective monograph
Systemic, Cognitive Discursive and Synchronic-Diachronic Aspects of Derivational
Processes in the Russian Language prepared by the scholars from Moscow State
University, Don State University and a number of other Russian universities is presented in detail. The fourth section analyzes problems related to linguistic aspects
of information security. The concept underlying the department’s approach to solving this problem is outlined here. The realization of this concept led to the creation
of an inter-university scientific and methodological seminar “Linguistic Aspects of
Information Counteraction”. The article summarizes some results of the work of
this seminar. This section also contains information on the department’s work to
strengthen the role of Russian as the language of science.
The influence of aging of the hearing system on the variability of the Carhart effect in middle ear diseases
Authors: Szpak Kamila , Wiatr Maciej , Wiatr Agnieszka
Published: January 2025

Introduction: In the course of middle ear diseases, a disturbed influence of the system transmitting sound through the middle ear on the function of the inner ear is observed. The audiometric consequence of the disease process taking place in the middle ear is the shift in bone conduction (BC) thresholds, which is called pseudoperceptive hearing loss (the so-called Carhart effect). The natural process of aging of the hearing system (age-related hearing loss) means that the manifestation of the Carhart effect varies in different age groups.Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the influence of the sound transmitting system in the middle ear and the aging of the hearing system on the variability of the Carhart effect in middle ear diseases.Methods: The study included 532 patients with audiometrically confirmed Carhart effect, diagnosed and treated for middle ear diseases in 2010–2020. Three groups of patients were distinguished: otosclerosis, otitis media with effusion treated surgically with myringotomy and subsequent drainage of secretions from the middle ear, chronic otitis media. The behavior of the Carhart effect was assessed by pure tone audiometry performed before and after the therapeutic process.Results: The restoration of physiological amplification of the sound transmitted through the ossicular chain led to a statistically significant change in the Carhart effect and a strong positive correlation between the change in the Carhart effect and the change in average BC thresholds. Canal wall down tympanoplasty coexisting with significant damage to the ossicular chain weakened the influence of middle ear mechanics on the inner ear, being a factor that adversely affected the change in the Carhart effect and the change in average BC threshold values.Conclusions: 1. Restoring the physiological amplification of sound transmitted through the ossicular chain leads to a statistically significant change in the Carhart effect and a change in the average BC threshold values; 2. The role of the impact of aging of the hearing system on the behavior of pseudoperceptive hearing loss is best visible in the case of a properly preserved system transmitting sound through the middle ear; 3. As the damage to the ossicular chain progressed, the type of reconstruction of the ossicular chain played a major role in the audiometrically observed change in the Carhart effect; 4. Canal wall down tympanoplasty coexisting with significant damage to the ossicular chain weakened the influence of middle ear mechanics on the inner ear, being a factor that adversely affected the change in the Carhart effect and the change in average BC threshold values.
Paediatric Otogenic Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Diagnostic Approach and Therapeutic Management – A Five-Year Single-Centre Experience
Authors: Wolniewicz Maria , Zawadzka-Głos Lidia
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Central venous thrombosis (CVT) represents a well-documented complication of acute otitis media (AOM) and acute mastoiditis (AM). Despite widespread antibiotic utilization, which has significantly reduced the incidence of severe AOM/AM complications, recent years have witnessed an increasing frequency of thrombotic complications in pediatric patients, not invariably presenting with classical neurological manifestations.Aim: This study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between COVID-19 infection and increased CVT incidence, while sharing therapeutic experiences, given the absence of standardized treatment protocols for otogenic CVT in pediatric populations.Materials and methods:A retrospective observational analysis was conducted on patients admitted to the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Medical University of Warsaw for otogenic CVT between 2018 and 2023, with treatment completion by January 2024. The investigation encompassed the extent of thrombotic changes, concurrent complications, anticoagulation therapy modalities and duration, and therapeutic monitoring protocols.Results: The study cohort comprised 13 patients, with complete follow-up data available for 11 subjects. Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) monotherapy achieved a 60% success rate (defined as complete recanalization), while combination anticoagulation therapy demonstrated a 16.67% success rate. Notably, all cases exhibited regression of active thrombosis, constituting a satisfactory therapeutic outcome.Conclusions: Anticoagulation therapy demonstrated both efficacy and safety, with no significant hemorrhagic complications observed. These findings underscore the necessity for multicenter analysis to establish evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Multifaceted Action of 1,8-Cineole in Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Treatment of Respiratory Tract Diseases
Authors: Markowski Jarosław , Junka Adam
Published: January 2025

1,8-cineole, renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, has long been utilized in the treatment of respiratory system disorders. Its potential for oral administration offers a new dimension as an effective systemic therapy with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Maintaining stable levels of the compound in the body enhances treatment efficacy and reduces the risk of recurrence. Additionally, 1,8-cineole exhibits anti-biofilm activity, addressing biofilms often associated with chronic respiratory infections, thereby making it an effective tool in managing hard-to-treat infections. This article reviews the latest research and potential applications of 1,8-cineole in the treatment of respiratory infections, emphasizing its multifaceted mechanism of action.
PANORAMA DA GESTÃO DE PROCESSOS E LEAN CONSTRUCTION NO SETOR DE CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA COM ANÁLISE BIBLIOMÉTRICA DO PERÍODO 2014 - 2024
Authors: Ferreira Pedro Augusto Fernandes , Ferreira Moacir Porto , Barbosa Gabriel da Silva , Araujo Yuri Raposo de , Cassimiro Viviane Evangelista , Alencar Caio Vinicius Silva Batista de
Published: January 2025

Tão longo do desenvolvimento de um empreendimento temos diversas etapas envolvidas: análise de viabilidade do projeto, análise de budget, captação de investidores, planejamento de cronograma, compra do terreno, legalização e início da construção. Mesmo que se planeje e se embasem em um plano de curto, médio e longo prazo bem delineado, o gestor de projetos eficiente deve ser capaz de lidar com diversas incertezas e instabilidades ao longo da construção. O objetivo principal de qualquer projeto é entregar no prazo, com baixo custo, sem perder a qualidade e a segurança requeridas. Dessa forma, é imprescindível que o gestor defina claramente seu objetivo e construa uma equipe sólida que será treinada e direcionada a alcançar metas. Nesse contexto, essa pesquisa visa levantar as produções científicas ao redor do mundo para nortear artigos bases, direcionando o estudo da gestão de processos em conjunto com o Lean Construction como metodologia e estratégia no setor de construção civil na redução do retrabalho e desperdício, aumentando a eficiência operacional e financeira.
TECNOLOGIAS EMERGENTES NA EDUCAÇÃO MÉDICA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Carvalho Lucimar Maria Fossatti de , Guedes Aníbal Lopes
Published: January 2025

Investigar os desafios das tecnologias emergentes na educação médica do século XXI, descrevendo métodos de ensino e estratégias pedagógicas em ambientes educacionais. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo com uma abordagem qualitativa-exploratória que analisou artigos científicos nas bases de dados Medline (39.078 registros), Scielo (2.040 registros) e Science Direct (151 registros) no período de 2021 a 2023. A pesquisa identificou duas metodologias principais: aprendizagem baseada em competências e interação entre mentor e aprendiz.  Resultados: Os resultados indicam que a participação ativa dos estudantes em processos reflexivos fortalece a compreensão da prática médica. A integração entre diferentes metodologias, como as aprendizagens centradas no aluno e os programas de mentorias entre pares é uma tendência promissora para o ensino médico, ampliando as oportunidades de aprendizagem e promovendo o desenvolvimento pessoal e emocional dos estudantes. Conclusão: As aprendizagens baseadas em competências destacam-se pelo foco no desenvolvimento de habilidades técnicas e práticas enquanto que os ambientes de aprendizagem interativos entre mentor e aprendiz envolvem atividades focadas na troca de conhecimentos e experiências. Essas abordagens fortalecem a confiança mútua, estimula o pensamento crítico e incentiva a reflexão dos alunos.
EVENTOS ADVERSOS EM PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS A ANGIOGRAFIA CORONÁRIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Bezerra Anny Caroline de Lima , Barbosa Jéssica Maiara Pereira , Damázio Simara Lopes Cruz , Vieira Cristiane Macedo , Lira Maria da Conceição Cavalcanti de , Santos Ellen Cristina Barbosa dos , Barreto Neto Augusto Cesar , Gouveia Viviane de Aráujo
Published: January 2025

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar os eventos adversos mais frequentes em pacientes submetidos a angiografia coronária. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com a pergunta norteadora: "Quais os eventos adversos mais frequentes em pacientes submetidos a uma angiografia coronária?". A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio da seleção de artigos nas bases de dados SciELO, MEDLINE, PubMed e Periódicos CAPES, utilizando os descritores: "Adverse event", "Patient safety", "Cardiac Catheterization" e "Coronary angiography". Foram incluídos na pesquisa artigos publicados entre 2018 e 2022, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, que respondessem à questão norteadora. Foram analisados 9 artigos, sendo 4 da MEDLINE e 5 do Periódicos CAPES, publicados nos últimos cinco anos. Os estudos abordaram os eventos adversos em pacientes submetidos à angiografia coronária, como dor, hematoma, hemorragias e outros eventos adversos menos comuns.
LDL-cholesterol goal attainment with ezetimibe and bempedoic acid in patients at high and very-high cardiovascular risk: A simulation study in the Italian cohort of the SANTORINI study
Authors: Arca Marcello , Pirillo Angela , Gambacurta Rosanna , Becker Christian , Diamand Françoise , Ray Kausik K , Catapano Alberico L.
Published: January 2025

Aims: Data from the Italian cohort of the SANTORINI study, a European observational study focusing on lipid management in patients at high or very-high cardiovascular risk, were used to simulate the effect of sequential addition of ezetimibe and bempedoic acid in patients not at LDL-C goal with their current lipid-lowering therapy (LLT). Methods: Eligible patients were selected based on criteria including LDL-C levels and LLT status. Patients who were not at LDL-C goal at baseline and had not received PCSK9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) or bempedoic acid underwent sequentially 1) simulation of adding ezetimibe in patients who had not previously received this drug, and 2) simulation of the effect of adding bempedoic acid in patients who did not achieve the LDL-C goal after treatment with ezetimibe (actual or simulated). Expected treatment efficacy was documented from randomised clinical trials. The simulation assumed no statin intensification beyond the baseline regimen. The simulation was run probabilistically 10,000 times for the patient cohort, calculating the mean LDL-C after each simulation step and estimating the proportion of patients achieving LDL-C goal at each stage and overall. Results: The simulation resulted in a significant increase in patients achieving the LDL-C goal after each step (from 25.9% to 37.6% after ezetimibe and 55.4% after ezetimibe+bempedoic acid). The subgroup analysis showed similar trends in high-risk and very-high-risk patients. Conclusions: The simulation of SANTORINI data shows that goal attainment in patients at high-risk and very-high-risk can be substantially increased by optimizing oral LLT with the addition of ezetimibe and bempedoic acid. This is the update version of the article. A correction has been published: EAJ 2024;3:93 - https://doi:10.56095/eaj.v3i3.86
Entrepreneurial Marketing and SME Performance in Tanzania's Agro-Processing Industry: The Roles of Customer Intensity, Value Creation, and Proactiveness
Authors: Fintan Hamisi M. ,   University of Dar es Salaam, Mbura Omari K. ,   University of Dar es Salaam
Published: January 2025

This study investigates how entrepreneurial marketing dimensions affect the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania's agroprocessing industry. By integrating insights from the Resource-Based Theory ) and Entrepreneurial Marketing Theory , the analysis focuses on three critical dimensions: customer intensity, value creation, and proactiveness. Data were collected from 255 SMEs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (Partial Least Squares SEM) with the SEMinR package. The results demonstrate that both customer intensity and proactiveness significantly enhance SME performance, suggesting that prioritizing customerfocused activities and adopting a proactive approach can lead to improved outcomes. Interestingly, the study finds that value creation does not directly correlate with SME performance, indicating a need for a more nuanced approach in the agro-processing sector. These findings offer practical implications for agro-processing SMEs seeking sustained growth and competitiveness while advancing the theoretical understanding of both Resource-Based Theory and Entrepreneurial Marketing Theory.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Marketing, Performance, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Customer Intensity, Proactiveness, Value Creation
The Influence of Services Quality Dimensions on Customer Satisfaction in the Court of Appeal of Tanzania
Authors: Mboya Evetha ,   University of Dar es Salaam, DEV Jani , Dominic Theresia ,   University of Dar es Salaam
Published: January 2025

This study examines the influence of service quality dimensions on customer satisfaction within the Court of Appeal of Tanzania. Employing the SERVQUAL model, the research assessed the influence of tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy, on customer satisfaction. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), was utilized to analyze data gathered from 265 court advocates. The findings reveal that tangibles, reliability, assurance and empathy significantly predict customer satisfaction but responsiveness does not. Additionally, the study identifies opportunities for enhancing customer service within the Court of Appeal based on SERVQUAL model elements. The study concludes that enhanced quality dimensions may
boost customer satisfaction in the Tanzanian Court of Appeal. Furthermore, investing in training and seminars to empower court staff could significantly improve service provision and ultimately impact customer satisfaction positively.

Keywords: Services Quality Dimensions, Customer Satisfaction, Court of Appeal
The future of AVS, dizziness, and vertigo in emergency departments Part V: Rise of the machines – The role of science and engineering in medicine
Authors: Nakatsuka Millie
Published: January 2025

The future of AVS, dizziness, and vertigo in emergency departments Part V: Rise of the machines – The role of science and engineering in medicine

In the final article of this five-part series, Dr Millie Nakatsuka discusses emerging technologies relevant to acute vestibular syndrome (AVS) in the emergency healthcare setting. Telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI), and smartphone technology play a key role in healthcare, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We focus on the current trajectories, potential opportunities, and foreseeable barriers. The history of remote delivery of medical services through telecommunications technology dates back to the 1860s, when the telegraph was used during the American Civil War. Even so, governments worldwide were reluctant to publicly fund and adopt telehealth services before the pandemic.
Climate change, water change and the critical role of community resilience
Authors: Krantzberg Gail , Johns Carolyn , Shankland Amanda
Published: January 2025

Climate change, water change and the critical role of community resilience

Dr. Amanda Shankland, Dr. Carolyn Johns, and Gail Krantzberg, explore climate change resilience, water change, and the critical role of climate-ready communities. Climate change is impacting communities across the globe. For many communities, climate change manifests as water change in the form of floods, droughts, shoreline erosion, water quality degradation, water insecurity, and uncertainty. According to the United Nations, 153 countries have territory and communities within at least one of the 286 transboundary rivers, lake basins, and 592 transboundary aquifer systems (UN Water 2024). Communities worldwide are grappling with water governance challenges induced by climate change – inherently local, complex, and transboundary.
Amino acid nutrition: A vital foundation for canine and feline health
Authors: Morris Elizabeth , Pezzali Julia Guazzalli
Published: January 2025

Amino acid nutrition: A vital foundation for canine and feline health

Elizabeth Morris, Ph.D. and Julia Guazzalli Pezzali, DVM, MS, Ph.D., emphasize that amino acid nutrition is a crucial foundation for the health of both dogs and cats. Complete and balanced pet food must be formulated to meet all the nutritional needs of the intended animal population at a specific physiological state, enabling these products to serve as the sole source of nutrition. Certain nutrients must be included in the diet at minimum levels to classify a product as “complete”. These nutrients, known as dietary indispensable nutrients, are defined as those that cannot be synthesized endogenously in sufficient quantities to support specific biological functions of the individual (Chipponi et al., 1982). Among the more than forty dietary indispensable nutrients required by healthy dogs and cats, ten are proteogenic amino acids (AA). Chemically, most amino acids are defined as organic molecules composed of by a central carbon atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-H), an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a distinctive side chain that differentiates each AA. The capacity of an animal to synthesize the side chain initially determines whether the AA is classified as either dietary indispensable or dispensable.
Ocean nourishment sequestering carbon dioxide in the deep ocean
Authors: Tanner Edwina
Published: January 2025

Ocean nourishment sequestering carbon dioxide in the deep ocean

Phytoplankton have been essential to life on Earth for over 35 billion years. Through photosynthesis, they consume carbon dioxide on a scale comparable to that of forests and other land plants. Edwina Tanner from the WhaleX Foundation shares insights on this and discusses the potential for plankton-based solutions in marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and ocean nourishment. Great whales act as climate engineers, stimulating productivity by providing nutrients to microscopic phytoplankton, the planet’s real climate giants. Millions of tiny phytoplankton are critical components of the Earth’s system, producing at least 50% of the oxygen we breathe and playing a crucial role in the global carbon cycle. They are the invisible forest that represents around 80% of the biomass in the ocean that is eaten or dies and then sinks as marine snow to sequester gigatonnes of atmospheric carbon dioxide annually. Measurements by satellites show that phytoplankton represent the ‘fast’ carbon cycle that operates on the scale of days to weeks compared to decades or centuries, as do the forests on land. The UN Plankton Manifesto recognizes the heavy lifting that phytoplankton do, outlining the triple planetary crisis - biodiversity, climate, and pollution that plankton-based solutions can address (United Nations, 2024).
Fundamentos de la imagenología médica vol. 2
Authors: Camacho Góngora Alfonso Leonardo , Plazas Rey Lisette Katherine
Published: January 2025

"Fundamentos de la Imagenología Médica Vol. 2" es una obra esencial para estudiantes y profesionales de las ciencias de la salud interesados en el diagnóstico por imágenes. Este volumen amplía los conceptos básicos del primer tomo, abordando técnicas avanzadas como resonancia magnética, tomografía computarizada y medicina nuclear. Con explicaciones claras, diagramas detallados y estudios de caso clínicos, el libro destaca por su enfoque didáctico y actualizado. Además, incluye un análisis profundo de la interpretación de imágenes en diversas patologías, lo que lo convierte en un recurso valioso para el aprendizaje y la práctica. Imprescindible en cualquier biblioteca médica.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI PENATU (LAUNDRY) BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Herlambang Febrianto , Pramudito Bernardinus Brian , Hasibuan Tuhfatul Habibah
Published: January 2025

Digital transformation in the laundry business offers solutions to various operational challenges, such as manual order recording, which is prone to errors and inaccuracies but also opens up various new opportunities to improve customer service and optimise financial management. The laundry application allows customers to easily order services anytime and anywhere, track their order status in real-time, and make payments online. This research aims to design a web-based laundry information system. The method used is system development life cycle (SDLC) with design tools using UML. Data collection was carried out using observation and interview techniques. The research results are a prototype of a web-based laundry information system, which has carried out a system feasibility analysis, concluding that the designed system is feasible to implement in technical, economic, operational, and scheduling aspects.

Transformasi digital dalam bisnis penatu tidak hanya menawarkan solusi terhadap berbagai tantangan operasional, seperti pencatatan order secara manual yang rentan terhadap kesalahan dan ketidakakuratan, tetapi juga membuka berbagai peluang baru dalam hal peningkatan layanan pelanggan dan optimalisasi manajemen keuangan. Dengan adanya sistem informasi penatu, pelanggan dapat dengan mudah memesan layanan kapan saja dan di mana saja, melacak status order mereka secara real-time, serta melakukan pembayaran secara online. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan rancang bangun sistem informasi penatu berbasis web. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif menggunakan metode system development life cycle (SDLC) dengan alat perancangan menggunakan UML. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian berupa purwarupa sistem informasi penatu berbasis web yang telah dilakukan analisis kelayakan sistem dengan kesimpulan bahwa sistem yang dirancang telah layak diimplementasikan secara aspek teknis, ekonomi, operasional dan penjadwalan.
PENERAPAN METODE FORWARD CHAINING PADA RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI SISTEM PAKAR DIAGNOSA PENYAKIT PADA KAMBING BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Mbati Anastasia Day , Rada Yustina , Abineno Reynaldi Thimotius
Published: January 2025

The research aims to design an expert system application that can be used to diagnose diseases in goats. The research was conducted in Kaliuda Village, Pahunga District, East Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. The forward chaining method uses the PHP programming language and MySql database. The data collection method uses interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The development of the information system uses the Waterfall method. System modelling uses UML diagrams. System testing uses black-box testing and the SUS (System Usability Scale) on ten user respondents. The black-box testing is conducted to test the functional specifications of the new system. The results show that the developed system can process and convey information data from goat disease diagnoses and can assist experts in diagnosing diseases based on the symptoms occurring in goats. The SUS evaluation results show that the system received a score of 75, indicating that the system's acceptability ranges are suitable for use. For the Grade Scale criteria, the value obtained from the system is C. And the Adjective Ratings category is "Good" for user experience when using the system. The test results show that all features in the developed system were successfully executed. The developed expert system application for diagnosing goat diseases has proven to be helpful as an aid in diagnosing diseases based on the symptoms present in goats, as well as providing solutions that farmers can implement without having to visit the livestock office or extension workers first, especially for farmers whose residences are far from the livestock office.
PENERAPAN METODE TOGAF ADM DALAM RANCANG BANGUN ARSITEKTUR SISTEM INFORMASI PEMELIHARAAN MESIN PARKIR PADA PT. VERTIKAL AKSES ASIA
Authors: Fitriansyah Ahmad , Tirtama M. Aditya , Nugroho Prasetyo Adi , Herosuma Anton Rustam
Published: January 2025

PT. Vertikal Akses Asia is a company that distributes parking machines. Initial studies indicate that parking machine malfunctions and maintenance data have not been well documented. Therefore, PT. Vertikal Akses Asia needs a system that can improve the efficiency of its machine maintenance management. This research aims to design and develop the information system's architecture for parking machine maintenance. The research and development method is used to apply the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Architecture Development Method (ADM). The research results in a prototype of an information system architecture for parking machine maintenance, which facilitates maintenance personnel, admin staff, and operational heads in managing schedule data, attendance, and parking machine maintenance reporting. The system has been implemented using Android-based mobile programming.
ANALISIS KEBERHASILAN PENGGUNAAN EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (EMIS) 4.0 MENGGUNAKAN METODE DELONE AND MCLEAN
Authors: Sofiani Efin , Mulyani Evi Dewi Sri , Mufizar Teuku
Published: January 2025

The Ministry of Religious Affairs launched the REP-MEQR project to improve primary and secondary education management standards. One of its programs is the Education Management Information System (EMIS) application, a data management platform and data collection centre for schools under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. As a new system, it requires input and feedback, both positive and negative. The DeLone and McLean model is widely used to evaluate information systems. This study analyzes the success of using EMIS by applying the DeLone and McLean model. This quantitative research collects data through questionnaires distributed to 117 MT operators in Ciamis Regency. Data processing was carried out using SPSS and SmartPLS applications. The Descriptive analysis for this research uses a Likert scale to measure user perceptions of the six dimensions of DeLone and McLean in EMIS 4.0. The descriptive analysis states that all research indicators for the six dimensions of DeLone and McLean, namely system quality, information quality, service quality, use, user satisfaction, and net benefits, are rated positively. The hypothesis test was conducted to measure the influence between the variables of the DeLone and McLean dimensions. The research results indicate that not all variables influence other variables. Out of the nine hypotheses, only five were accepted. This research can be used as one of the evaluation materials by the Ministry of Religious Affairs based on the opinions of a small portion of EMIS 4.0 users as input to improve the quality of EMIS 4.0 to become an optimal information system as the central school information system in the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
RANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI UNIT BEDAH SENTRAL (UBS) PADA RSAU dr. ESNAWAN ANTARIKSA BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Satryawati Eka , Anggraini Sheptian Lutfi , Julfia Fenty Tristanti
Published: January 2025

Services at the Central Surgical Unit (UBS) "RSAU dr. Esnawan Antariksa" are facing several issues, such as manual report creation using Excel, manual surgery scheduling by giving paper to patients, and the absence of a system for managing doctors, staff, and disease data. This research addresses these issues by designing and implementing a web-based information system for the Central Surgical Unit (UBS). The research methods used in this study include observation, interviews, literature review, and application development using the waterfall model. The research results in a prototype of a web-based information system using PHP, MySQL, Codeigniter Framework, and Bootstrap that can efficiently manage data of doctors, employees, and diseases in an integrated manner. The prototype can also automatically generate monthly reports for patient data and surgical procedures and optimize the scheduling process for surgical procedures down to the cost details. With the implementation of this Information System, UBS can improve healthcare services more effectively and efficiently.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN JUS TOMAT TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR KOLESTEROL PADA LANJUT USIA
Authors: Febrilia Bella , Sutomo Sutomo
Published: January 2025

Peningkatan hiperkolesterol seringkali dialami oleh lansia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis apakah ada pengaruh pemberian jus tomat terhadap penurunan kolesterol pada lansia di posyandu lansia Desa Tawangsari Kabupaten Mojokerto. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian nonequivalent pretest-posttest control grup design. Populasi sebanyak 94 lansia, sampel yang diambil sebanyak 15 lansia. Variable yang diteliti yaitu pemberian jus tomat dan penurunan kadar kolesterol dengan menggunakan lembar observasi. Setelah data terkumpul lalu dianalisis menggunakan uji Wilcoxon. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan seluruh kadar kolesterol pada responden sebelum pemberian jus tomat berada pada kategori tinggi sebanyak 10 responden (100%), sedangkan sesudah pemberian jus tomat didapatkan hampir seluruh responden memiliki kadar kolesterol yang tinggi sebanyak 8 responden (80%). Dan didapatkan seluruh kadar kolesterol pada responden tidak diberi jus tomat berada pada kategori tinggi sebanyak 5 responden (100%). Berdasarkan hasil Analisa data menggunakan uji statistic Wilcoxon diperoleh nilai yang signifikan signifikan atau Sig. (2 tailed) 0,008 < lebih kecil dari 0,05 yang artinya ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara variable pemberian jus tomat dan penurunan kadar kolesterol. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut maka diharapkan kepada pihak posyandu lansia agar dapat bekerja sama dengan tim kesehatan untuk memberikan edukasi terkait masalah obat herbal dan bagi penderita hiperkolesterol
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN REBUSAN DAUN SIRIH MERAH (PIPER CROCATUM) TERHADAP KADAR GULA DARAH PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS TIPE II
Authors: Yusriana Yusriana , Kontesa Meria , Afrizal Afrizal
Published: January 2025

Diabetes melitus tipe II merupakan penyakit dimana kadar gula darah tinggi yang disebabkan karena tubuh tidak mampu menggunakan insulin. Pada tahun 2021 terjadi peningkatan penderita diabetes melitus tipe II yaitu 573 juta orang dari seluruh dunia hidup dengan diabetes dari jumlah ini di prediksikan akan mencapai 643 juta di tahun 2030. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pemberian Rebusan Daun Sirih Merah Terhadap Kadar Gula Darah Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe II Di Kelurahan Andalas Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi exsperimental dengan rancangan penelitian Two Group Prestes- Postest dilaksanakan pada tanggal 19-25 Juni 2023. Populasi dalam penelitian berjumlah 158 orang penderita diabetes melitus tipe II tidak terkontrol dengan kadar gula darah sewaktu > 200 mg/dl-250 mg/dl, sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 20 orang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengolahan data penelitian menggunakan uji T-test. Hasil penelitian didapatkan rata-rata kadar gula darah kelompok intervensi sebelum 229,50 dan rata-rata kadar gula darah sesudah 205,90. Sedangkan rata-rata kadar gula darah sebelum pada kelompok kontrol 229,90 dan rata-rata kadar gula darah sesudah 229,20. Ada pengaruh pemberian rebusan daun sirih merah terhadap kadar gula darah penderita diabetes melitus tipe II di Kelurahan Andalas Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang dengan p value = 0,000. Disarankan kepada tenaga kesehatan untuk memberikan edukasi kepada penderita diabetes melitus tipe II untuk mengkonsumsi rebusan daun sirih merah secara rutin dirumah untuk pengobatan herbal menurunkan kadar gula darah
Special Issue on Substance Misuse and Addiction Disorders
Authors: Saucedo Cassandra
Published: January 2025

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Xyla-P Cream vs. Lidocaine Spray: Impact on Patient Satisfaction, Anxiety, Cooperation, and Pain in Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section
Authors: Ghalenoii Zahra , Movahedi Shohreh , Motezaker Amirabbas , Ebrahimi Elham
Published: January 2025

Background: One of the fundamental principles of medical interventions is to avoid causing pain to patients, and childbirth is no exception. With the rising prevalence of cesarean sections, addressing factors that may diminish maternal satisfaction is crucial. Spinal anesthesia, the most common method for cesarean sections, faces challenges such as patient anxiety. To mitigate pain associated with needle insertion, various methods, including lidocaine spray and Xyla-P cream, have been recommended. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of lidocaine spray and Xyla-P cream in reducing pain during needle insertion for spinal anesthesia in cesarean sections. Methods: This randomized, placebo-controlled interventional study included 263 pregnant women at 37 weeks or more of gestational age who were candidates for elective cesarean sections. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups using a block permutation technique. In intervention group 1, 10 g of Xyla-P cream was applied 30 minutes before spinal anesthesia. In intervention group 2, three puffs of 10% lidocaine spray were used. The control group received three puffs of water spray ten minutes before anesthesia. Pain intensity and anxiety were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and maternal cooperation was scored by the anesthesiologist. Results: The mean age of the participants was 30 years, and 21% had no prior history of cesarean section. There was no significant difference in pain, anxiety, satisfaction, and cooperation between the Xyla-P and lidocaine groups. However, in the group receiving lidocaine, satisfaction (P-value: 0.001) and cooperation (P-value: 0.019) improved significantly compared to the placebo group, whereas anxiety increased significantly compared to the placebo group (P-value: 0.045). Conclusions: Lidocaine had a positive effect on maternal satisfaction with spinal anesthesia and, compared to the placebo, led to significant improvements in maternal satisfaction and cooperation. In light of these findings, lidocaine emerges as a more appropriate choice than Xyla-P cream.
Assessing the Expression Levels of miR-1307-3p and miR-3613-5p in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Ghanbarnasab Behbahani Rahil , Rasti Mojtaba , Rastegarvand Nasrin , Parsanahad Mehdi , Danyaei Amir , Neisi Niloofar , Pirmoradi Roya , Teimoori Ali
Published: January 2025

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate the immune response to infectious diseases. They exhibit alterations during the early stages of disease development, even before the pathogen is detectable. Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyze the expression levels of miR-1307-3p and miR-3613-5p at the onset of COVID-19, aiming to identify miRNAs that could function as early predictive biomarkers. Methods: This case-control study analyzed the expression levels of miR-1307-3p and miR-3613-5p at the onset of COVID-19 to identify early predictive biomarkers. Plasma miRNAs from 26 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the ICU ward were sequenced and compared to a healthy control group of 26 individuals. Additionally, plasma biomarkers associated with the immune system were evaluated. Total RNA was extracted using an RNX solution and subjected to cDNA synthesis with a specific loop sequence for each miRNA. The samples were subsequently analyzed using relative real-time PCR. Results: RT-qPCR analysis revealed a significant reduction in the detection rate of miR-1307-3p (P < 0.0001) in the patient group compared to the control group. Conversely, no significant differences were observed in the levels of miR-3613-5p between the patient and control groups. Conclusions: miR-1307-3p shows potential as a biomarker for the diagnosis of COVID-19.
Exploring Skin Conditions: Medical and Herbal Approaches to Treatment
Authors: Nijhawan Monika , Jidige Bhavana , Nawale Sneha , Aleti Rajeswari , Srivalli Vangala Dedipya Goda , Talluri Lakshmi Sowmya
Published: January 2025

Context: Skin diseases encompass a broad spectrum, ranging from common issues such as acne and dermatitis to more serious conditions like psoriasis, melanoma, and autoimmune disorders. These ailments can significantly affect both physical health and psychological well-being, often necessitating intricate and long-term management. Evidence Acquisition: Skin diseases arise due to a variety of factors, including genetic, environmental, and immunological influences, which can manifest as inflammation, infection, or abnormal cell growth. This review provides an in-depth examination of common skin diseases, their underlying causes, and current treatment approaches. Despite advancements in treatment, achieving long-term remission and managing side effects remain challenging, thereby highlighting the potential role of supportive herbal remedies, traditionally used for treating skin conditions. Results: Herbs such as Aloe vera, turmeric, neem, and chamomile are recognized for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, showing promise in the treatment of various skin disorders. Conclusions: This review explores the potential of these herbs, including their active compounds, and illustrates how herbal remedies might complement existing treatments, enhancing their effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
Experiencias de aprendizajes de los niños migrantes en Colima
Authors: Martínez Domínguez Alejandra
Published: January 2025

La investigación busca comprender las experiencias de niñas y niños migrantes que trabajan como jornaleros agrícolas en Colima, explorando cómo construyen significado sobre su vida laboral y migratoria, y si enfrentan exclusión en comparación con los jornaleros locales. Desde un enfoque cualitativo diacrónico, se emplearon técnicas como observación participante, entrevistas a profundidad y dinámicas psicopedagógicas con una muestra inicial de 40 niños. Entre los hallazgos, destaca que Guerrero es la entidad con mayor expulsión de migrantes; además, los niños mantienen el interés por estudiar y alcanzar metas profesionales, aunque muchos desean regresar a sus comunidades de origen. La investigación refleja las aspiraciones y desafíos de estos menores en un contexto marcado por la pandemia y la movilidad constante, destacando la importancia de su inclusión educativa y social como un derecho fundamental para reducir la vulnerabilidad y potenciar el desarrollo integral en sus entornos migratorios.
Desafíos de mujeres que participan en órganos derepresentación agraria en ejidos de Texcoco
Authors: Ortíz Balcazar Laura Veronica , Mora Pizano Alma Rosa , Ayala Carrillo María del Rosario
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo de investigación consiste en analizar en qué medida, el ocupar cargos de representación en materia agraria han significado para las mujeres de los ejidos de San Pablo Ixayoc, Tequexquinahuac y Sandieguito Xochimanca cambios en su vida. Para lograr este propósito se analizará la información obtenida a través de 5 entrevistas a mujeres que han participado como tesorera, suplente de tesorero y suplentes en el consejo de vigilancia, en los comisariados ejidales y consejos de vigilancia a partir de las reformas realizadas al artículo 37 de la ley Agraria que estipula dichas cuotas de representación.
STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE OF MAGNESIUM AND PHOSPHORUS STORAGE CATALYSTS CONTAINING SILICOMAGNESIUMALUMOPHOSPHATE
Authors: Javxarov Jonibek Juraqul o'g'li
Published: January 2025

The structure, surface area and pore volumes of the YuKS-20 and YuKS-30 catalyst containing magnesium and phosphorus in silicomagnesium aluminum phosphate prepared in the work were studied with the B ET model. surface was selected as the most suitable for providing sufficient activity