bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The epidemiology of congenital syphilis in São Paulo: a public health problem with neurological sequelae
Authors: Ribeiro Fernanda Cristina Poscai , Graça Natã Nascimento de Jesus , Gibotti Adriana
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Syphilis is an infectious disease that has vertical transmission. If left untreated, it can lead to severe neurological problems, seizures, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and learning problems in the baby. Objective: To carry out epidemiological investigations to monitor cases of syphilis and treat infected pregnant women early. Methods: This study statistically analyzes and describes the cases of congenital syphilis in São Paulo between 2010 and 2020 through data obtained by the Information System of Notifiable Diseases (SINAN). Results: The total number of cases of syphilis during pregnancy was 81,401 and 30,665 (37.67%) evolved to congenital syphilis. From 2010 to 2020, the percentage change in the number of annual cases was 169.94%. Among the metropolitan regions, São Paulo had the highest incidence (55.67%). The mother diagnosis occurred during prenatal care in 59.59% of cases; At the time of delivery or curettage: 33.19%; after delivery: 4.67% Ignored/ blank: 2.26%; Regarding skin color/ethnicity there is 18.36% (ignored in the research); White: 44.13%; Black: 4.26%; Yellow: 0.16%; Brown: 32.87%; Indigenous: 0.19%. Data on the mother’s education show that 22.09% have incomplete elementary school; 10.93% completed elementary school; 13.19% have incomplete secondary education; 19.58% have completed secondary education; 1.06% have incomplete higher education and 1.18% have completed higher education; Ignored/blank: 30.79%. The data found that 17.34% did not realize prenatal care. Besides, 66.88% of partners did not realize treatment. Conclusion: Cases of congenital syphilis are associated with lower maternal education, and white and brown skin color, thus being associated with greater social vulnerability. The growing increase in cases of congenital syphilis shows a public health problem and failures in prenatal care and treatment follow-up.
Chronic daily headache after COVID-19: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Carvalho Larissa Clementino Leite de Sá , Silva Priscila Aparecida da , Rocha Filho Pedro Augusto Sampaio
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Headache may persist beyond the acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Little is known about the frequency and impact of this persistent headache and the incidence of chronic daily headache (CDH). Objectives: To evaluate the incidence, risk factors, characteristics and impact of CDH in patients with COVID-19. Design: This is a prospective cohort study. Methods: In the first stage, 288 patients were interviewed by telephone after the acute phase of COVID-19. In this phase, 199 patients who had headache were re-interviewed at least one year after COVID-19. Headache that persisted beyond the acute phase and had a frequency of 45 days or more in the first three months was considered as CDH. Results: 123 patients were included, 56.1% were women, median age 50 (41; 58) years. Median time between the acute phase of COVID-19 and the interview: 804 (739; 892) days. Headache persisted beyond the acute phase COVID-19 in 52%. 20.3% had CDH. Those with previous headache and more severe headache in the acute phase had a higher risk of developing CDH. The group with CHD had more women, higher headache impact, higher frequency of headache in the first 3 months after COVID-19, more persistence of headache after 120 days of COVID-19, and less pulsatile headache when compared to those whose headache persisted. Conclusion: The incidence of CDH after COVID-19 was 20.3%. This headache had a negative impact on the lives of these individuals. The presence of previous headache and higher intensity of headache were associated with a higher risk of CDH.
Allostatic load measures in elderly subjects with mild cognitive impairment and subjective cognitive decline: a cross-sectional analysis
Authors: Barbosa Breno José Alencar Pires , Jesus Maria Clara Ferreira , Oliveira Maira Okada de , Cassimiro Luciana , Avolio Isabella B. , Trés Eduardo Sturzeneker , Borges Conrado Regis , Teixeira Thiago Bezerra Moraes , Souza-Talarico Juliana Nery , Brucki Sonia Maria Dozzi
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Several studies suggest that chronic stress and persistently high levels of cortisol are related to cognitive dysfunction and neurodegeneration. The Brazilian Memory and Aging Study (BRAMS) is a research initiative for the longitudinal follow-up of individuals in a tertiary center specialized memory outpatient clinic. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between markers of chronic stress and cognitive status in BRAMS, making comparisons between participants classified as controls, subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Methods: Cross-sectional study with a subgroup analysis of the BRAMS cohort, in which individuals aged > 60 years had access to a comprehensive neuropsychological classification, clinical, imaging and laboratory measures. The allostatic load index (AL) was measured through anthropometric, endocrinological, cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory markers of chronic stress. Results: 77 participants were evaluated, of which 65 met the inclusion criteria. The mean age was 70.2 (+6.01) years, with 72% being female and 11 years of schooling (interquartile range 7–15). 42 subjects were classified as MCI, 15 as SCD and 8 as controls. There was a significant difference between waist/ hip ratio (0.94 in the MCI group versus 0,88 in the SCD group, P = 0.03) and in the measurement of the weighted AL index considering individuals in the extremes values of cortisol (36.9% in the MCI group versus 27.2% in the SCD group, P = 0.04). In the multivariate analysis, higher education was associated with reduced risk of MCI. Conclusion: The present work probably represents one of the first research initiatives to address measures of chronic stress beyond cortisol in elderly participants diagnosed with SCD and MCI, with increased AL in the MCI group. Due to the cross-sectional nature of the study, the associations found do not allow inferring causality between the measures, which need further validation in the longitudinal follow-up of the participants.
SOSYAL MEDYADA ENFORMASYON YOĞUNLUĞU VE HABERDEN KAÇINMA DAVRANIŞLARI ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: AKYÜZ Selman Selim , AKPINAR Gönül
Published: June 2023

İnternet, sosyal medya ve dijital araçlarla birlikte insanların talep ettiğinin ötesinde maruz kaldığı enformasyon yoğunluğu, günümüz haber tüketme davranışlarında önemli değişikliklere neden olmuştur. Yaşadığı çevrede ve dünyada olup bitenlerden haberdar olmak isteyen haber tüketicileri, geleneksel ve yeni medyadaki kaynak ve araçların hızlı artışı, sosyal medya uygulamalarının algoritmalarının da etkisiyle özellikle kriz dönemlerinde yoğun bir enformasyona maruz kalmaktadır. Bilgi ve haber ekosistemindeki bu sorunun psikolojik olarak yorgunluk, yılgınlık, tükenmişlik, çaresizlik gibi sorunlara yol açtığı ve insanların haber tüketmekten kaçınarak kendisini korumaya çalıştığı son dönemde sıklıkla tartışılmakta ve araştırmalara konu olmaktadır.

Bu çalışmada, enformasyon yoğunluğu ve sosyal medya kullanıcılarının haberden kaçınma davranışlarının nedenleri araştırılmıştır. Türkiye’de farklı demografik özelliklere sahip 419 sosyal medya kullanıcısıyla yapılan saha araştırması sonucunda, katılımcıların büyük bölümümün her gün ya da günde birkaç kez haber takip ettiği, karşılaştığı olumsuz konularla ilgili haberlerin kendilerini yorduğu ancak haberden kaçınma davranışının orta düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Haberden kaçınma nedenleri arasında ilk sırada yalan haberlerle karşılaşmama isteği görülürken, sürekli aynı konularda haberlerle karşılaşmak, haberlerin olumsuz konularla ilgili olması ve COVID-19 döneminin oluşturduğu yorgunluğun da haberden kaçınma davranışında önemli etkenler olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Muscle Tension in Generalized Anxiety Disorder During a Stressful Mental Arithmetic Task
Authors: Im Sungjin , Rushing Briana , Wright Alexander , Softic Dzenita , Lakhmani Arpana
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare muscle tension between individuals with and without generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) during a resting state and a stressful mental arithmetic task.
Methods: A total of 95 undergraduate students (68 females and 27 males; mean age=19.6, SD=3.5) completed an online survey on GAD symptoms and pathological worry, a diagnostic interview, and two laboratory tasks (resting and mental arithmetic tasks) while electromyography (EMG) signals were being recorded.
Results: We found a significant main effect of condition, F(1,93) = 24.13, p<.001, and group, F(1,93) = 4.55, p=.036. Furthermore, there was a significant interaction effect between condition and group, F(1,93) = 5.85, p=.017. A post-hoc analysis revealed that the increase in EMG activity from the resting period, 95% CI [.002398 .003474], to the mental arithmetic task, 95% CI [.003850 .005086], was significant for the GAD group, but not for the non-GAD group.
Conclusions: Individuals with and without GAD did not show significant differences in physiologically measured muscle tension at baseline. However, the GAD group showed higher levels of muscle tension during stressful situations when compared to the non-GAD group.
Integridad electoral en América Latina
Authors: Carranza Narda
Published: June 2023

La integridad electoral se refiere a garantizar elecciones justas y democráticas, abordando problemas como el fraude electoral y la mala administración. En América Latina, es importante fortalecer la integridad electoral en medio de la erosión democrática y el aumento del poder de los Estados autoritarios. Sin embargo, la literatura académica en español sobre este tema es limitada. Este número de la Revista Elecciones busca ampliar los estudios sobre integridad electoral en la región, presentando investigaciones y discusiones conceptuales y metodológicas. También se propone una agenda de investigación específicamente diseñada para América Latina.
Una aproximación a la política subnacional a partir de la Segunda Elección Regional 2022 en el Perú
Authors: Cantuarias Ayo Pámela , Ponte Torrel Juan Manuel
Published: June 2023

El 4 de diciembre se llevó a cabo la Segunda Elección Regional 2022 (SER 2022) en nueve regiones del Perú, en el marco de las Elecciones Regionales y Municipales (ERM) de ese mismo año. A diferencia de otro tipo de elecciones, la SER 2022 se enfocó exclusivamente en la elección de gubernaturas y vicegobernaturas regionales en escenarios en los que ninguna organización política obtuvo más del 30 % de los votos válidos en las ERM. Este artículo ofrece un análisis netamente descriptivo sobre el contexto en el que se llevó a cabo la SER 2022, destacando las diferencias con procesos anteriores. Además, se realiza un balance de la campaña y los resultados electorales.
Desain Lembar Kegiatan Siswa (LKS) Berorentasi Pada Pendekatan Saintifik Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dwikoranto Dwikoranto , Suliyanah Suliyanah , Sucahyo Imam , Kholik Abdul , Sukarni Sukarni , Marsini Marsini , Setiani Rahyu
Published: June 2023

Tujuan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini  untuk mengembangkan kemampuan merancang dan melaksanakan kegiatan laboratorium IPA berorientasi pada pendekatan saintifik pada penekanan kemampuan mengamati, menanya, mencoba, menganalisis, dan mengkomunikasikan hasil. Metode pelaksanaan PkM dengan pemodelan kegiatan laboratorium, perancangan kegiatan laboratorium, dan implementasi hasil rancangan dalam pembelajaran. Peserta pelatihan   guru SD sekolah Disabilitas di Bojonegoro. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan instrument keterlaksanaan kegiatan PkM  dan Angket Respon peserta pelatihan terhadap pelaksanaan pelatihan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif.  Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan: (1). Peserta pelatihan memiliki keterampilan dalam merancang dan melaksanakan kegiatan laboratorium. (2). Hasil Rancangan Kegiatan Laboratorium IPA berorientasi pada pendekatan saintifik berupa LKS. (3) Penerapan LKS yang dibuat peserta dapat dilaksanakan di sekolah masing-masing berjalan dengan baik dan tidak terdapat kendala yang berarti. (4) Peserta memberikan respon positif terhadap kegiatan pelatihan.
Edukasi dan Inovasi Pangan untuk Pencegahan Stunting pada Ibu Hamil di Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Citrakesumasari Citrakesumasari , Nasrah Nasrah , Lestari Dian , Sahabuddin Sitti Mutmainnah Nur , Rahmah Nuur , Wijaya Mita , Asysa Nur , Hasim Srifa Noevi , Kurniati Yessy , Rachmat Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Stunting adalah gangguan pertumbuhan linier yang berlangsung sejak  kehamilan hingga anak berumur 24 bulan. Stunting terjadi karena kekurangan zat gizi yang berlangsung dalam waktu yang lama. Salah satu penyebab terjadinya stunting adalah kurangnya pengetahuan ibu tentang pola makan dan pola asuh yang baik pada anak. Sehingga ibu perlu dibekali tentang pencegahan stunting sejak dini. Pengabdian ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu hamil mengenai bahan pangan lokal pencegah stunting dan cara mengolahnya. Pengabdian ini berlangsung 2 kali dimana pertemuan pertama dilakukan edukasi melalui permainan pembelajaran dan pada pertemuan kedua dilakukan demo masak beberapa menu inovasi pangan lokal di empat desa lokus stunting yang menjadi lokasi pengabdian. Hasil analisis uji Wilcoxon yang digunakan didapatkan hasil dari empat lokasi pengabdian, tiga diantaranya (Desa Pakatto, Je’nemadinging dan Pacellekang) terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan ibu hamil sebelum dan sesudah pemberian edukasi inovasi pangan (p-value <0,05). Sedangkan pada lokasi keempat (Desa Panaikang) tidak terjadi perubahan pengetahuan ibu hamil sebelum dan sesudah edukasi inovasi pangan (p-value >0,05). Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang pencegahan stunting pada ibu hamil
Skrining Kesehatan Siswa SMK “X” di Wilayah Jakarta Selatan dengan Penilaian Status Gizi
Authors: Anggraini Dian , Hermawan Stepanus Maman , Nurhasanah Nurhasanah
Published: June 2023

Masalah kesehatan yang terjadi pada remaja salah satunya adalah penurunan kualitas hidup akibat dari remaja yang kurang melakukan aktivitas fisik, sehingga muncul masalah kesehatan, yaitu terjadi gangguan mental, terjadinya  berbagai penyakit infeksi akibat dari pola hidup remaja yang berisiko, seperti merokok dan mulai mengenal alcoholisme akibat dari pergaulan bebas. Tujuan dari kegiatan yaitu teridentifikasi status gizi  remaja SMK ”X”  di wilayah Jakarta Selatan. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahapan. Tahapan pertama persiapan, melakukan studi pendahuluan dan perizinan. Tahapan kedua, pelaksanaan skrining kesehatan melalui pemeriksaan status gizi dengan pengukuran berat badan dan tinggi badan, serta perhitungan IMT. Ketiga, evaluasi dan tindak lanjut kegiatan. Hasil yang didapatkan, yaitu siswa yang bersedia mengikuti skrining kesehatan berjumlah 103 siswa. Terbagi dalam tiga ruang kelas sesuai jurusan. Karakteristik siswa mayoritas berjenis kelamin perempuan (73%). Hasil perhitungan status gizi, sebagian besar memiliki status gizi normal 67 %, status gizi lebih 17%, status gizi kurang 13% dan obesitas 3% (n=103). Pola hidup sehat perlu ditingkatkan dan dimotivasi dengan edukasi kesehatan dan pemeriksaan kesehatan secara rutin dan berkala, guna mencegah terjadinya masalah kesehatan pada remaja.
Analisis Budaya Organisasi di Kantor Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kabupaten Minahasa, Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Nababan Grace , Soputan Grace , Fajar Nikolas
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Budaya organisasi pada Pegawai di Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kabupaten Minahasa, Sulewesi Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Selanjutnya data dianalisis dengan mengumpulkan data, mereduksi data, dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa budaya organisasi Pegawai di Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kabupaten Minahasa, Sulewesi Utara dapat dikatakan berjalan dengan baik sesuai dengan visi dan misi yang telah ditentukan. Dalam menjalankan budaya organisasi, terdapat faktor-faktor penghambat yang dihadapi, yaitu terjadinya berapa banyak karyawan yang tidak memahami tentang inovasi terbaru dan beberapa karyawan tidak merespon perubahan yang mengakibatkan kegagalan dalam budaya organisasi. Dengan adanya hambatan, organisasi harus berusaha untuk meningkatkan kualitas dengan terus berinovasi dengan berani mengambil risiko, memperhatikan hal-hal kecil dalam organisasi yang berorientasi pada hasil yang dicapai dan memiliki sikap kompetitif dalam organisasi
 
This study aims to analyze organizational culture in employees at the Minahasa Regency, Sulewesi Utara Manpower Office. This study used qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection is done by interviews, documentation, and observation. Furthermore, the data is analyzed by collecting data, reducing data, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the organizational culture of employees at the Minahasa Regency, Sulewesi Utara Manpower Office can be said to run well in accordance with the predetermined vision and mission. In running organizational culture, there are inhibiting factors faced, namely the occurrence of how many employees do not understand about the latest innovations and some employees do not respond to changes that result in failure in organizational culture. With obstacles, organizations must strive to improve quality by continuing to innovate by daring to take risks, pay attention to small things in the organization that are oriented to the results achieved and have a competitive attitude in the organization.
Dental crowding and spacing measurements of the tooth and arch on patients visiting UMDC
Authors: Qazi Noor Ul Ain , Ahmed Sadia Nisar , Bilal Amna , Rashid Asma , Shaikh Amir Akbar , Moosa Yousuf
Published: June 2023

A stable and aesthetic set of teeth is ensured by proper alignment. Additionally, a correct tooth position offers excellent conditions for good health and the best possible dental care. However, harmony amongst tooth and arch proportions leads to the continuity and integrity of the dental arch. Any imbalance amongst these components puts a person at risk for dental crowding and spacing, both of which are bad for the function and health of the teeth. Objectives: The goal of the current study was to compare the tooth and arch diameters amongst dental arches that are normal, crowded, and spaced. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the UMDC Faisalabad orthodontic department. Patients and/or parents gave their informed consent before the start of therapy so that their records might be utilised for research. 120 dental casts of Pakistani subjects older than 13 years old were gathered as a sample. Dental casts that met the following inclusion criteria were chosen from the files of patients seeking orthodontic treatment: Pretreatment casts of patients with no past orthodontic treatment history, a permanent dentition that has fully emerged and allows accurate measurements of the crown dimensions, and excellent orthodontic casts.
Estrategia organizacional del sector agropecuario de Nicaragua frente al cambio climático
Authors: Vega-Corea Elbenes de Jesus , Salmeron-Miranda Francisco , Zuniga-Gonzalez Carlos Alberto , Saenz-Rojas Silvio Javier , Calvo-Reyes Harol Raul , MAES Mesa de Agroecologia y Suelo
Published: June 2023

Antecedentes: La Mesa Nacional de Agroecología y Suelo (MAES) es una iniciativa liderada por el Gobierno de Reconstrucción y Unidad Nacional de Nicaragua (GRUN) a través del Instituto Nicaragüense de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), con el propósito de la implementación de un modelo organizacional de carácter interinstitucional para gestionar los impactos provocados por el cambio climático en el sector agropecuario. La investigación se focalizó en la sistematización de experiencias y buenas prácticas validadas para la adaptación al cambio climático, que se han venido implementando desde la MAES. Metodología: para la sistematización de las experiencias, se utilizó la metodología de estudio de casos múltiples. Resultados: Los resultados evidencian que las estrategias y prácticas, que desde la MAES se están promoviendo, fortalecen las capacidades institucionales del sector agropecuario y amplían las opciones tecnológicas para las y los productores en el fomento de la Bioeconomia Agroecológica como una alternativa viable para el desarrollo sostenible del sector agropecuario en Nicaragua. Conclusiones: La MAES destaca las fortalezas, funciones, roles y responsabilidades de las instituciones. Una segunda conclusión es las estrategias son una experiencia referente para America Latina.  La tercera conclusión es el enfoque de la bioeconomía agroecología en la gestión de políticas públicas y finalmente, el espacio de articulación inclusiva en la transformación del sector agropecuario de Nicaragua.
Developing an individual therapeutic programme suitable for use by counselling psychologists in a multicultural society: A multimodal perspective
Authors: Palmer Stephen
Published: June 2023

This article illustrates how the multimodal approach developed by Arnold Lazarus (1989) has been used within a multicultural society. Multimodal therapy takes an idiographic perspective by focusing on a client’s personal experiences (Ridley, 1995). Multimodal assessment procedures and counselling strategies and interventions are covered including five key factors: client qualities; therapist qualities; therapist skills; therapeutic alliance; and technique specificity.
Book review
Authors: Diment Lyndsey , Grainger Roger
Published: June 2023

Reviews ofThe Trainee Handbook: A guide for counselling and psychotherapy traineesedited by Robert Bor and Mary Watts andCreating happy relationships: A guide to partner skillsby Richard Nelson-Jones.
Substitute Biogas Source for Sustainable Energy Generation: Advances in Insects Employment
Authors: Abubakar Abdulhalim Musa , Houndedjihou Dégninou , Shamsuddin Rashid , Kasinath Archana , Lawan Bukar , Haruna Nasir Musa
Published: June 2023

The growing need for sustainable energy generation has sparked interest in exploring alternative biogas sources. In recent years, insects have emerged as a promising substitute for traditional feedstocks in biogas production due to their high protein and lipid content, rapid growth rate, and low environmental impact. This literature review aims to provide an overview of the advances in insect employment for sustainable energy generation. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, highlighting the potential of insects as viable and renewable biogas sources, the challenges associated with insect rearing and processing, and the technological innovations in optimizing their utilization. The review also discusses the economic viability and environmental benefits of employing in-sects in biogas production and future research directions in this emerging field. The nutrient content of fermentable or biodegradable organic materials will serve as an ingredient in the production of biogas/biomethane. Nutrient-rich insect frass will eliminate the need for co-digestion with another feedstock, as previously examined. Currently, insect waste is not a familiar feedstock for biogas production, as its first utilization dates back to 2018, when 177-225 mL/g TS of biomethane was realized.
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Protection in Indonesia and Japan
Authors: Saputra Rian , Tiolince Tiara , Iswantoro Iswantoro , Sigh Sanju Kumar
Published: June 2023

This research aims to show the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on fillings patent protection through patent rights. This research is normative legal research using a comparative legal approach in the Japanese AI protection system. The results indicate that the regulation of AI protection in intellectual property rights in Indonesia has not been accommodated in the Indonesian national legal system. However, the closest method for its protection can be performed through copyright, but it still has shortcomings, where AI in copyright protection is only considered the same as that of ordinary computer software in general, which should have significant differences. AI protection space in Japan can be accommodated through patents, provided that the AI in question contains elements or categories that can be protected through Japanese patents. AI protection as a patent right, in fact, has a very complicated and varied impact in Indonesia and Japan.
The Sanctions on Environmental Performances: An Assessment of Indonesia and Brazilia Practice
Authors: Zaid M , Musa M. , Adinda Fadhel Arjuna , Cait Lamberton
Published: June 2023

This study aims to offer an overview of the effect of environmental law sanctions, particularly criminal sanctions for restoring environmental functions for firms, on restoring environmental functions in Indonesia and Brazil.Â  Using conceptual techniques, statutory methodologies, and comparative legal approaches with Brazil, this study examines how norms emerge in the law. The research shows that criminal sanctions for environmental function restoration in Indonesia have not had their full intended effect and often lead to confusion over their implementation since they do not specify a means of gauging whether or not their goals have been met. This discovery also suggests that criminal consequences for environmental function restoration have not been utilized to their full potential. This is because criminal sanctions do not offer a mechanism for gauging the degree to which ecological restoration efforts have been fruitful. Brazil, which is more likely to apply administrative sanctions and has a better impact, conducts a wide range of things, including imposing fines, canceling company licenses, and other preventative steps used to anticipate excessive environmental exploitation. Brazil has taken these precautions to avoid the negative effects of environmental overexploitation. The actions are in effect to ensure that environmental exploitation does not reach unsustainable levels.
Securing State’s Asset: Legal Protection of Natural Resources of Oil and Gas
Authors: Friasmita Anisa Devi , Nisa Farah Hafizha
Published: June 2023

The legal framework for oil and natural gas activities in Indonesia is established by Law Number 22 of 2001 concerning Oil and Natural Gas, which was officially published in the State Gazette in 2001. SKK Migas, which replaced BP Migas, is responsible for the management of upstream oil and gas activities based on Cooperation Contracts (KKS). The upstream activities are conducted through Cooperation Contracts (KKS) as specified in Article 6 of the Oil and Gas Law. According to Article 1, number 19 of the Oil and Gas Law, a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) refers to a cooperative arrangement that aims to maximize the benefits from exploration and exploitation activities for the state and ensure the welfare of the people.
An Internet of Things (IoT) Based Neighbourhood Distress Alert System
Authors: Ahiara Wilson Chukwuemeka , Chukwugoziem IHEKWEABA
Published: June 2023

To acquiesce to the increase in territorial invasion of communities by hoodlums, bandits and kidnappers every day, some communities have resorted to engage the services of security agents or guards to watch over and alert them in the case of any security breach. However, the neighbourhood s found in some locations especially, in the rural areas impact on the cost of employing guards, and the consequent disagreement amongst residents in the neighbourhood security meeting. This paper proposes an Internet of Things (IoT) based system for alerting residents in a neighbourhood as well as reporting the actual location of a particular neighbour in distress. To achieve this, a hardware system based on NodeMCU with built-in Wi-Fi chip for internet routing is designed. Communication is established remotely between the hardware system and the cloud through the server Application Programming Interface (API) that utilizes cloud resources such as Short Message Service (SMS) gateway and Google map API to craft SMS and fetch location coordinate from Google map Uniform Resource Location (URL) respectively. This piece of information is then displayed on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) device on users’ machine and mobile phones in real time for notification. The test carried out shows that the developed system is reliable and affordable for use in a neighbourhood.
Penerapan Algoritma Apriori pada Data Transaksi Penjualan Produk Wings untuk Membantu Strategi Pemasaran
Authors: Sonhaji  , Sri Hartati
Published: June 2023

Di era industri 4.0 mengakibatkan banyaknya persaingan di dunia bisnis khususnya pada industri penjualan. Penjualan yang dilakukan pengusaha banyak memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi, seperti menggunakan platfrom sosial media sebagai market penjualan produk. Sosial media kini bukan hanya di jadikan sebagai tempat bersosialisasi, dan interaksi antara satu sama lain saja, tetapi sudah dijadikan sebagai tempat jual beli online dan memiliki jutaan pengguna dari berbagai segmen. PT. ITS merupakan rekanan dari Wings Surya adalah perusahaan yang menerapkan sistem penjualan manual dan online. Sistem penjualan manual dilakukan dengan melalui sales menjual atau menawarkan produk langsung kepada calon konsumen, dengan membawa brosur informasi produk dan mencatat hasil transaksi dengan menggunakan buku dan pembayaran yang dilakukan cash atau langsung. Sedangkan sistem penjualan online, perusahaan menawarkan produk atau membuat iklan produk di sosial media dengan pembayaran melalui transfer atau cash on delivery dan hasil transaksinya langsung tersimpan dalam sistem. Algoritma Apriori merupakan algoritma yang digunakan untuk menemukan pola frekuensi tinggi dan aturan asosiasi kandidat. Item dalam database yang memiliki dukungan di atas ambang batas tertentu, atau dukungan minimum, dikenal sebagai pola frekuensi tinggi. Aturan asosiatif dan bentuk lain dari data mining menggunakan pola frekuensi ini.
Re-identification of Fusarium sambucinum Species Complex Strains in Korea and Their Literature Review
Authors: Choi Yunhee , Mageswari Anbazhagan , Choi Hyorim , Lee Jisu , Lee Daseul , Hong Seung-Beom
Published: June 2023

Fusarium sambucinum species complex (FSAMSC) is an important taxonomic group, causing severe plant diseases. Many studies were carried out on FSAMSC plant diseases in Korea, but only 2 species (F. graminearum, F. sambucinum) from 14 host plants were registered in the List of Plant Disease in Korea. To clarify FSAMSC diversity and their pathogenecity, we examined FSAMSC isolates preserved in the Korean Agricultural Culture Collection. Fifty-seven strains were reidentifed as 7 species (F. asiaticum, F. graminearum, F. vorosii, F. meridionalei, F. boothii, F. kyushuense, F. armeniacum) based on multi-locus sequence typing analysis. According to previous reports and result of this study, 5 species (F. asiaticum, F. graminearum, F. vorosii, F. armeniacum, F. sambucinum) were pathogenic on 24 host plants in FSAMSC, while the pathogenicity of 3 species (F. meridionalei, F. boothii, F. kyushuense) were not clear.
Resistance Characteristics of Chinese Cabbage Cultivars to Black Rot
Authors: Lee Soo Min , Lee Jin Ju , Choi Yong Ho , Kim Hun , Choi Gyung Ja
Published: June 2023

Black rot of Chinese cabbage caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc) is one of the most severe diseases in crop cultivation. To define the resistance characteristics of Chinese cabbage to Xcc, we tested the virulence of eight Xcc isolates in four susceptible cultivars of Chinese cabbage. The isolates of Xcc showed different the virulence on the cultivars. On the other hand, we selected 22 resistant or moderately resistant cultivars of Chinese cabbage to Xcc and tested the occurrence of black rot on the cultivars caused by the isolates of Xcc. Mean disease severity of black rot on the Chinese cabbage caused by each isolate was also positively correlated with the virulence of Xcc isolates. Furthermore, the development of black rot in each cultivar increased according to virulence of Xcc isolates. The number of resistant cultivars of Chinese cabbage to eight isolates of Xcc decreased according to the virulence increase of bacteria. Taken together, these results suggest that resistance of Chinese cabbage cultivars to Xcc is likely affected by the virulence of Xcc isolates, but not result from race differentiation.
Optimization of Culture and Sporulation for Two Plant Beneficial Streptomyces Strains
Authors: Kim Da-Ran , Kwak Youn-Sig
Published: June 2023

The limited effectiveness of current plant disease management treatments necessitates the development of new methods for controlling diseases using beneficial microbes. Demanding sustainable agriculture is increasingly highlighted as a biocontrol approach, particularly Streptomyces species known to produce a variety of antibiotic compounds and secondary metabolites. The Streptomyces globisporus SP6C4 strain and Streptomyces sp. S8 have been reported as potent antifungal agents and are gaining attention for improving crop growth in sustainable agriculture. In this study, we investigated the use of Streptomyces species formulations to enhance bacterial growth with nitrogen sources. Specifically, the addition of L-glutamic acid and L-cysteine resulted in earlier sporulation and bacterial growth in Streptomyces strains, respectively. This approach could expand the range of fermentation techniques in agriculture and be useful for controlling plant growth-promoting bacteria.
White Rot of Korean Wild Chive Caused by Stromatinia cepivora
Authors: Kim Wan-Gyu , Lee Gyo-Bin , Shim Hong-Sik , Cho Weon-Dae
Published: June 2023

In May 2020, we surveyed disease occurrence on vegetables grown in Seosan area, Korea. During the disease survey, white rot symptoms were observed in Korean wild chive (Allium monanthum) plants growing in fields. The symptoms occurred mainly in the seed bulb-producing fields of the crop. The above ground parts of the diseased plants displayed premature yellowing and dying of older leaves and stunting of the plants. The bulbs and roots of the diseased plants turned black and rotted. The disease occurred in a range of 1–60% in four of the eight fields surveyed. Three isolates of Sclerotium sp. were obtained from the bulb lesions of diseased plants. All isolates were identified as Stromatinia cepivora based on the morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis. Pathogenicity of the isolates on Korean wild chive was confirmed by artificial inoculation test. The lesions induced by the inoculation test were similar to those observed in the investigated fields. This is the first report of S. cepivora causing white rot in Korean wild chive.
Biocontrol Activities of Peribacillus butanolivorans KJ40, Bacillus zanthoxyli HS1, B. siamensis H30-3 and Pseudomonas sp. BC42 on Anthracnose, Bacterial Fruit Blotch and Fusarium Wilt of Cucumber Plants
Authors: Kim Jiwon , Sang Mee Kyung
Published: June 2023

Abiotic and biotic stresses have been a serious threat to crop growth and productivity in the agricultural system. In this study, four strains (HS1, H30-3, KJ40, and BC42), which have biological activities related to disease suppression or alleviation of salinity and drought stresses, were tested for broad-spectrum biocontrol activity against anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare, a bacterial fruit blotch caused by Acidovorax citrulli, and Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum in cucumber plants. As a result of test, when the four strains were drenched into the soil, anthracnose in cucumber leaves significantly decrease; strain KJ40 suppressed disease incidence by A. citrulli; strain BC42 significantly reduced bacterial fruit blotch and Fusarium wilt compared to control. Therefore, strain KJ40 could be a biocontrol candidate for controlling anthracnose through induced systemic resistance and the disease caused by A. citrulli as well as alleviating drought stress; strain BC42 has broad-spectrum biocontrol activity against anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, and bacterial fruit blotch.
Optimizing Asymmetric Native Knee Flexion Gap Balance Promotes Superior Outcomes in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Meneghini R. Michael , Deckard Evan R. , Warth Lucian C.
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

Replicating native knee kinematics remains the ultimate goal of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Technology, such as robotics, provides robust intraoperative data; however, no evidence-based targets currently exist for improved clinical outcomes. Furthermore, some surgeons target a rectangular flexion space in TKA unlike the native knee. This study evaluated the effect of in vivo flexion gap asymmetry on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in contemporary TKA.

Methods:

In vivo tibiofemoral joint space dimensions were measured during 129 TKAs using a calibrated tension device before and after complete posterior cruciate ligament resection. PROMs were compared based on the final dimensions and the change in flexion gap dimensions at 90° of flexion: (1) equal laxity, (2) lateral laxity, and (3) medial laxity. Groups did not differ by demographics (P ≥ 0.347), clinical follow-up (P = 0.134), tibiofemoral alignment (P = 0.498), or preoperative PROMs (P ≥ 0.093). Mean follow-up for the cohort was 1.5 years (range, 1-3).

Results:

Pain with climbing stairs, pain while standing upright, and knees “always feeling normal” scores were superior for patients with equal or lateral laxity compared with medial laxity (P ≤ 0.064). Pain with level walking, University of California Los Angeles activity level, KOOS JR, and satisfaction scores also tended to be superior for patients with equal or lateral laxity, although it lacked statistical significance (P ≥ 0.111).

Discussion:

Results of this study suggest that patients with either an equally tensioned rectangular flexion space or with later-flexion lateral laxity after posterior cruciate ligament resection may achieve superior PROMs. Findings support the clinical benefit of facilitating posterolateral femoral roll back in flexion, which mimics native knee kinematics and further helps define targets for advanced technology.
Bacterial Flora Analysis in Mud Nests of Alien Invasive Wasps (Sceliphron curvatum Smith, 1870)
Authors: ERTÜRK Ömer , TAŞ Beyhan
Published: June 2023

Sceliphron curvatum (Smith, 1870), a solitary, invasive wasp species, builds a mud nest. This species is a new record for Türkiye. This study was carried out to determine the bacterial flora in mud nests made by S. curvatum wasps. Bacterial isolations were made from mud nests made by adult bees collected from the town of Perşembe in Ordu province. As a result of the study, five isolates were obtained and three of these isolates were identified. Isolate 1 was identified as Staphylococcus vitulinus, isolate 3 Aeromonas sobria and isolate 4 Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Identification percentages of the isolates were determined as 84% for S. vitulinus, 84% for A. sobria and 94% for P. aeruginosa, respectively. It has been determined that these bacterial species are important bacterial species that cause effective infections on humans and other living things.
PEMAHAMAN HADIS RIWAYAT BUKHARI NOMOR INDEKS 5445 TENTANG BUAH KURMA SEBAGAI OBAT HERBAL PERSPEKTIF ILMU KESEHATAN
Authors: Annisa Istifarin Nur , Nurita Andris
Published: June 2023

As stated in the Qur'an and Hadith, dates were the prophet's preferred fruit. The numerous, dispersed hadiths about herbal medicine inspired this research. This research specifically mentions palm fruit as a herbal medicine. Dates are believed to have many benefits that give the effect of human survival. This study's goal is to analyze dates in the context of medical science in the Bukhari hadith. This study used a descriptive method with library research studies (literature review) taken from books, journal articles both national and international. The results and discussion of this study are the content and efficacy of dates in health sciences as well as understanding of the hadith of Bukhari history about dates as herbal medicine. This study concluded that in the dates there are useful ingredients such as being able to reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system and others.
The Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Identity Development among Adolescents
Authors: KAYA Bilal , GÜNEŞ Selahattin
Published: June 2023

Smartphone addiction has negative consequences on adolescents. The main developmental task of adolescence is the formation of ego-identity. Little is awareness of the role of smartphone addiction in ego-identity during adolescence. The study intends to examine the relationship between smartphone addiction and dimensions of identity development. For this purpose, the effects of smartphone addiction on identity dimensions were analysed using path analysis. The sample consisted of 403 high school students aged between 13 and 18 years. The Dimensions of Identity Development Scale and Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Form were used as data gathering instruments. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that smartphone addiction negatively predicted identification commitment, commitment making and exploration breadth from the dimensions of identity development. In addition, it was found that smartphone addiction positively predicted ruminative identity exploration. With the model presented in this study, the connection between smartphone addiction and identity development was determined and it was concluded that adolescents' smartphone addiction plays an important role in identity development. The results obtained were discussed within the framework of the literature. Suggestions were made to researchers and practitioners.
High School Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Self-efficacy Perceptions
Authors: COŞKUN Nazmi , ZEYBEK Gülçin
Published: June 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the correlation between high school teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge levels and teacher self-efficacy perceptions. In the 2018-2019 academic year, 386 teachers working in high schools in the city center of Karaman, Turkey, participated in the research conducted in the correlational survey model. The data of the study were collected with the personal information form, the technological pedagogical content knowledge scale and the teacher self-efficacy scale. In the analysis of the data, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation technique were used. When the research findings are examined; it was concluded that teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge and their self-efficacy perceptions are at high level. At the same time, there was a positive and medium-level correlation between teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge and their perception of self-efficacy. The research findings were discussed in line with the related literature and some suggestions were made.
Analysis of Parents' Metaphors Regarding the Concepts of Mother, Father, Child and Individual in Terms of Parental Involvement
Authors: BOLAT Özgür , ABBASOĞLU Banu
Published: June 2023

The present study explores parents' mental images and understandings of the concepts of "child," "individual," "mother," and "father" through metaphor analysis. The primary objective of this study is to uncover parents' implicit attitudes about these concepts in order to contribute to parental involvement initiatives undertaken by school leaders. The research was conducted with 174 parents. The metaphors were evaluated using content analysis method. A total of 468 codes were evaluated based on 10 themes, and the findings were interpreted in terms of parental involvement. The study presents several significant findings. Parents generated fewer metaphors for the concept of "individual" compared to "child," possibly influenced by collectivist tendencies. Both autonomy-enhancing and controlling parenting tendences were revealed about parents' attitudes. Metaphors that reflect controlling tendences downplay individuals' unique traits, reflecting the emphasis on community needs in collectivist societies. Metaphors related to motherhood emphasize nurturance and sacredness, while those related to fatherhood highlight protection and guidance, aligning with cultural gender roles. There is less emphasis on the loving aspect of parenting. Overall, these findings can be utilized by educational leaders and researchers working in similar domains, providing valuable insights into parental perspectives and contributing to the enhancement of parental involvement practices.
Investigating the causes and remedies for porosity defects in the casting process: A review
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, India, Sahoo Sushil Kumar , Goswami Shankha Shubhra ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, India
Published: June 2023

The casting process is a crucial manufacturing method utilized in numerous sectors to create intricate components and forms. However, there are a number of underlying causes of casting flaws that can result in subpar quality, higher costs, and decreased productivity. This review seeks to give a general overview of casting process flaws, their causes, and possible fixes. The evaluation will go over the various possible flaws, including porosity, shrinkage, and surface abnormalities, as well as their underlying causes, which include design, material, and process characteristics. Furthermore, the review will focus on various remedial measures that can be taken toover come these defects and improve casting quality, such as changes in design, material selection, and process optimization. This review will be useful for researchers and practitioners in the casting industry who are interested in improving their understanding of casting defects and developing effective remedial measures to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Використання статистичних методів в управлінні якістю продукції
Authors: Корецька О. В.
Published: June 2023

Дане дослідження присвячено особливості оцінки управління системами якості з використанням статистичних методів. Якість продукції є важливим показником діяльності людини, тому проблема її оцінки є актуальним питанням. В статті досліджено існуючі статистичні методи оцінки якості, дана їх характеристика. Представлено авторське бачення взаємозв'язку окремих статистичних методів з виробничими процесам на підприємстві. Було визначено відмінності між кількісними та якісними статистичними показниками оцінки якості та розроблено схему приймального статистичного контролю, що складається з двох ступенів. В ході дослідження були використані – експертний метод та комбінований метод, який являє собою поєднання аналітичного, експертного і статистичних методів. Побудова і впровадження на підприємствах запропонованого алгоритму статистичного приймального контролю надає їм впевненість у рівні виробництва продукції, який буде відповідати вітчизняним та міжнародним стандартам, наддасть ряд конкурентних переваг як на внутрішньому так і на зовнішньому ринках.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) dari Limbah Kulit Pisang di Kampung Cibitung, Kecamatan Sukaraja, Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Hanafi Hanafi , Aini Alvina Nur , Pradipta Adya Rizky , Estuningsih Rachmawati Dwi
Published: June 2023

Kampung Cibitung, Kecamatan Sukaraja, Kabupaten Bogor merupakan daerah penghasil keripik pisang. Dalam memproduksi keripik, banyak dihasilkan limbah berupa kulit pisang yang mencemari lingkungan dan dapat mengganggu kesehatan warga. Untuk menanggulangi masalah tersebut, warga Kampung Cibitung dilatih untuk mengolah kulit pisang menjadi pupuk organik cair. Kulit pisang mengandung unsur-unsur seperti C, N, P, K, Ca, dan Mg yang bermanfaat bagi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tanaman, sehingga baik digunakan dalam bercocok tanam. Pupuk yang dihasilkan berupa pupuk cair yang memiliki kelebihan dibandingkan pupuk padat, yaitu lebih mudah diserap oleh tanaman dan cepat larut dalam tanah. Pengolahan limbah kulit pisang menjadi pupuk organik cair diharapkan dapat memberikan beberapa manfaat, yaitu masyarakat dapat mengolah sampah dengan tepat guna, mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan dan meningkatkan nilai ekonomi dari sampah yang diolah.