bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Radiation Exposure for Patients During Pelvic X-ray Exams in Dhaka Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh
Authors: Salma Mst. Umme , Obayda Md. Abu , Nawreen Israt Jahan , Parvin Tanzila
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study aims to comprehensively assess Entrance Skin Dose (ESD) variability across diverse age groups in various diagnostic areas such as RGU, MCU, Fistulogram, Sinogram, and radiography of SI Joint, Coccyx, and Hip Joint in the pelvic region. The investigation delves into elucidating the range and mean ESD values while identifying factors contributing to fluctuations, enabling precise understanding and strategies for managing radiation exposure in pelvic X-ray examinations.
Method & Materials: A qualitative research study took place in one of the hospitals in Dhaka City, Bangladesh, with participation from 138 patients. Radiation protocols in Dhaka City used consistent methods for diverse ages during X-ray examinations. Detailed data on Entrance Skin Dose for various exams like pelvic, SI joint, and fistulogram were meticulously collected and analyzed, aiding in understanding demographic-specific radiation variations.
Result: The diverse dataset of Entrance Skin Dose (ESD) measurements across varying age groups in pelvic X-ray examinations reveals a range of ESD values, highlighting fluctuations within specific ages. The overall mean ESD averages approximately 1.87, indicating a moderate consistency in radiation exposure across ages. Notably, certain age brackets, such as patients aged 24 and those in their early teens, exhibit higher ESD values, while others, like ages 15 and 72–76, showcase notable variability. These findings underscore the need for tailored imaging protocols and monitoring strategies in clinical practice.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this comprehensive examination underscores the intricate relationship between age, diagnostic areas, and the variability of ESD values, highlighting the need for nuanced approaches in healthcare management to ensure optimized patient outcomes while minimizing radiation exposure risks.
Mineral springs of Košice basin and their use for balneotourism developement
Authors: Tometzová Dana , Molokáč Mário
Published: February 2024

The article provides insights into the existing state of balneotourism in the Košice Basin area (Eastern Slovakia), emphasizing the insufficient utilization of valuable mineral springs and advocating for immediate efforts in preservation and revitalization. By underscoring the cultural and therapeutic importance of these springs, the paper calls for a renewed dedication to their restoration in the context of modern balneotourism. The study offers a comprehensive examination of the current status of mineral springs in the selected area. Through field research, on-site measurements, and detailed analysis of 23 mineral springs in the Košice Basin's 11 municipalities, the research encompasses various factors, including temperature, chemical composition, yield, drilling depth, overall mineralization, and therapeutic effects. Utilizing a synthesis approach, the research establishes a strategic framework for the effective utilization of mineral waters. These findings play a crucial role in shaping an informed policy aimed at harnessing this valuable resource to drive the development of balneotourism.
Processing characteristics correction of measuring systems by means a differintegral of variable order
Authors: Cioć Radosław
Published: February 2024

The paper presents new methods for correcting the processing characteristics of measurement systems based on a modified Grünwald-Letnikov fractional calculus definition. The presented methods are based on the determination of the fractional order as an estimation factor. Two methods are presented: a fractional order array and a fractional order function. Both methods can be used in DSP systems as methods to correct the processing characteristics of systems with measuring transducers and measurement systems in general.
The Ethical Experience of Online Journalists in Avoiding Trial by the Press
Authors: Wahyudi Dicky , Sujoko Anang
Published: February 2024

Trial by the press is an ethically prohibited practice in journalism activities in Indonesia. However, it still occurs in various online media, meaning that there is something wrong with the ethical actions of online media journalists. This research aims to reveal the ethical experiences of online media journalists in avoiding trial by the press. This research method uses a phenomenological approach by conducting interviews with five online media journalists and a literature study of regulatory trials by the press in Indonesia. The results show that trial by the press has been institutionally regulated to be avoided by journalists, especially in Law 40/1999, Journalistic Code of Ethics from the Press Council, PWI, and AJI. However, journalistic ethical principles in institutional regulations are no longer compatible with the working mechanisms of online media, thus creating a dilemma for online media journalists to choose between the two. However, online media journalists do not view institutional regulations and online media working mechanisms as dualism in the practice of online journalism. Their experience in elaborating institutional regulations and online media working mechanisms can minimize the occurrence of trials by the press. We concluded that contextual and situational elaboration of institutional regulations and working mechanisms of online media can produce an authentic meaning for journalists to avoid trial by the press in online media.
Media Framing of Kaesang Pangerep’s PSI Chairmanship by Tribunnews.com
Authors: Irawan Rahmat Edi , Tripalupi Merry Fridha
Published: February 2024

Media undeniably has a great influence in the political sphere today. The interdependence between media and politics is an interesting discussion because it should be an institution that disseminates information neutrally, no tendency to certain groups. However, today’s media in Indonesia exacerbates the phenomenon of political mediatization. This study aims to provide new insights into how Tribunnews.com uses framing to shape political narratives in the context of news coverage of Kaesang Pangarep’s rise to the leadership of PSI party. This study combines qualitative methodology with the framing analysis method based on the theories of Gerald Kosicki and Zhongdang Pan. It examined the Tribunnews.com report, edition September 30th 2023 titled “Observer Suspects Megawati’s Anger over Kaesang Joining PSI”. Tribunnews.com was chosen because the news was only reviewed from the observer’s side. Hence, this research attempted to reveal how Kaesanng’s rise to the leadership of the PSI party was framed by Tribunnews.com.  The results of the research based on the Zhongdang Pan and Kosicki model demonstrated that Tribunnews.com constructed Megawati’s alleged anger, yet the news was not followed with reliable sources for balanced reporting. Tribunnews.com also mediatized the use of bombastic titles and content to increase news appeal. This requires a public concern because the media, which should act as the fourth pillar of democracy, instead tend to mediatize the news only for attaining public attention.
SOSIALISASI GERAKAN ISSON IPPIN UNDOU PADA MASYARAKAT DESA SINDANGSARI KECAMATAN SUKASARI KABUPATEN SUMEDANG
Authors: Sunarni Nani , Ampera Taufik , Hudaya Asep Yusup
Published: February 2024

Kajian ini difokuskan pada sosialisasi optimalisasi sumber daya alam kepada masyarakat di desa Sindangsari kecamatan Sukasari, Kabupaten Sumedang. Wilayah Sindangsari merupakan daerah yang ditumbuhi pepohonan rumpun bambu. Namun, seiring dengan perkembangan daerah sekitar sebagai kota baru terjadi pengalihan fungsi hutan bambu menjadi perumahan dan sejenisnya.Tujuan program ini yaitu memberikan pemahaman tentang konservasi alam seiring dengan modernisasi wilayah. Hasil program menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Sindangsari sangat antusias untuk melakukan optimalisasi sumber daya alam dengan hutan bambu menjadi kampung bambu.
Missão e comunidades eclesiais missionárias, por uma ótica decolonizante
Authors: Oliveira Diego Nunes de , Cruz Junior Jovanir Gonçalves da , Amaral Juliano Aparecido de Oliveira , Andrade Vinicius Henrique
Published: February 2024

Neste estudo, objetiva-se apresentar a missão da Igreja através das ações das comunidades eclesiais missionárias e as instâncias dos conselhos missionários partindo da realidade da Província Eclesiástica de Campinas - em especial, das atuações missionárias da diocese de Limeira. Para isso, contou-se com a colaboração da coordenadora do Conselho Missionário Sub-regional de Campinas, Elisangela Rodrigues da Silva, que concedeu uma entrevista aos pesquisadores. A partir deste momento, o trabalho se amplia para contemplar a realidade missionária da Igreja, trazendo como ponto em destaque a decolonialidade. Discernindo a missionariedade a partir das Sagradas Escrituras e do magistério, busca-se fundar as ações missionárias que, por sua vez, irão propor, a partir dos planos e das diretrizes da Igreja, ações que culminem na vida missionária e se entrelaçarão à visão decolonial apontada. Para isso, foram realizados levantamentos, análises e debates das obras de Estêvão Raschietti, Paulo Suess e João Panazzolo, frente ao contexto missionário e decolonial na estrutura missionária da Igreja.
El proyecto internacional del Brasil de Lula: un juego de equilibrios entre el Sur Global y el Norte Atlántico
Authors:   Investigadora sénior, CIDOB, Ayuso Anna , Gratius Susanne ,   Investigadora sénior asociada, CIDOB
Published: February 2024

Desde su vuelta a la presidencia de Brasil en enero de 2023, la primera prioridad de la política exterior de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ha sido reconstruir la política exterior regional del país y recuperar la confianza de sus socios latinoamericanos y de las organizaciones internacionales. Sin embargo, ello acontece en una coyuntura internacional compleja –como las guerras en Ucrania y la Franja de Gaza– poco favorable a posiciones de neutralidad y autonomía. El Gobierno de Lula sitúa de nuevo a Brasil al lado de los países emergentes, adoptando una política hacia Asia Pacífico que cambia la jerarquía de prioridades externas a favor de China y otros países BRICS. Sus posiciones revisionistas frente al orden internacional causan tensiones en las relaciones con Occidente, aunque el pragmatismo evita la confrontación directa.
Intrinsic beauty and emotional experiences: How beach appeal shapes tourists’ revisit intentions in emerging coastal destinations in Ghana
Authors: Dzitse Collins Dodzi , Amoah Christian Osei
Published: February 2024

The study aims to explore the tourists’ emotional response factors associated with the intrinsic beauty and values of beaches at emerging coastal destinations. The study also examines the influence of tourists’ emotional response factors on revisit intentions. Data collected from 602 tourists at Ghanaian beaches were analyzed using Factor Analysis and the Binary Probit Model in STATA. The research identifies seven emotional experience factors: joy, serenity, awe, longing, love, sadness, and regret, which are associated with the intrinsic beauty and value of the beach. The findings also reveal that the emotional experiences of joy, serenity, longing, and sadness significantly influence beach tourists’ intentions to revisit emerging beach destinations. Beach destination management should, therefore, adopt sustainable practices that align with tourists’ emotional preferences and leverage nostalgia-inducing elements of beach destination attributes.
Decolonizing refugeehood: The rise of climate refugees as a new legal subjectivity
Authors: Rosignoli Francesca
Published: February 2024

This article examines the misrecognition of climate refugees as a form of climate coloniality, through the lens of decolonial environmental justice (EJ). I address two research questions: (1) Why is climate refugeehood a matter of decolonial EJ? (2) How can decolonial EJ contribute to overcoming the colonial impasse that prevents the expansion of the notion of a refugee in international law? This case of climate coloniality is examined through the tripartite notion of the coloniality of power, knowledge, and being to decolonize the concept of refugeehood while rethinking the current model of responsibility and the subjects entitled to it.
Political Protest through the Prism of the British Press: Strategies for Managing the Perception of Journalistic Texts
Authors: Klimovich N. I.
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The purpose of this paper is to identify similarities and differences in discursive strategies aimed at managing the perception of journalistic texts describing similar protest events in different countries.

Materials and methods. The material for the pa­per includes articles from “The Economist” describ­ing protest events. Protests in August 2019 in Mos­cow and “yellow vest” protests in autumn – spring 2018 – 2019 in France were chosen as reference events. The methodological tools include the following general scientific methods: analysis, synthesis, sys­temic and functional approaches. Critical discourse analysis is used as a specific method. Discursive strat­egies form the subject of the research. The referential strategy includes an event-factual plan of the events being described. The connotative strategy works with emotionally expressive and evaluative vocabulary. The meta-discursive strategy chooses text frames and fills them with referential and evaluative components which together form the pragmatic functionality of the discourse..

Research results. The research involves the fol­lowing stages. At the first stage the central frames of the articles on the basis of the titles and subtitles of the articles are identified. At the second stage the referential and evaluative components in the vocabu­lary of the frames are examined. At the third stage a comparative analysis of the meta-discursive strategies of the articles under research is carried out, which in­cludes comparing the pragmatic functionality of the headings, titles and subtitles of the articles; contrast­ing the articles in terms of the composition of frames and identifying what is common and specific in the content of the main frames of the articles. The results of the work show that such linguistic tools as selecting facts and events for the text, framing the content of the text, choosing language that produce an emotional-evaluative, suggestive and persuasive effect on read­ership, frequent occurrence of words that are fit for the goals of the text are used to manage text perception

Discussion and conclusion. Professionals in the fi of international relations, international law, political science, public administration must know the linguistic methods used to analyze journalistic and political texts and be able to identify language tools aimed to drive text perception in the target direction.
Russian-Ukrainian Relations in the Historical Context of the Formation of Sovereign Ukrainian Statehood
Authors: Okhotsky E. V.
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The article is devoted to the analy- sis of historical factors, features and political and legal patterns of the formation of modern Ukrainian statehood, taking into account the difficult and constantly escalating Russian-Ukrainian relations, the growing Ukrainian nationalist radicalism, Russophobia and neo-Nazism, the formation of the state of a rigidly pro-Western-oriented regime of government. Special emphasis is placed on the problems of dynamically increasing difficulties in preserving and strengthening state sovereignty, ensuring financial, economic and military-political independence of the country, difficulties and prospects for implementing the European choice strategy in Ukrainian.

Methodology and methods. dialectical-ma- terialistic model of research; principles of scientific, historicism and objectivity; methods of retrospection and comparison, analysis and synthesis, mental mod- eling, ascent from the abstract to the concrete.

The results of the study. In the leading posi- tions of the presented research, the political and legal problems of destabilizing and disintegrating processes in the conditions of radicalization of the ruling Ukrainian regime of anti-Russian orientation, taking into account the historically difficult dialectics of the development of intra-national and interstate issues. In a comparative cross-country context, the features of the concept of building Ukrainian statehood as an- ti-Russia are analyzed, the author's concept of turning Ukraine into an instrument of Western forces in the fight against Russia, into a mercenary state and a springboard for military-ideological struggle with the Russian world in order to inflict strategic defeat on it is presented.Discussion and conclusion. Using the example of the difficult Ukrainian experience of post–Soviet state-building, the validity of the fact that the policy of the modern West is a policy of gross violation of international law, a policy of hegemonism and striving for world domination with the help of allied countries and at the expense of satellite countries and the enslavement of mercenaries is substantiated. Hence the gross interference in the internal affairs of other countries and peoples, direct interventions, the export of corruption, the imposition of morals of meanness, hostility and destruction, the unleashing of interstate, interethnic and interfaith conflicts, the policy of lies and provocations. Some judgments are formulated concerning the complex and far from un- ambiguously interpreted problems of state-building in the post-Soviet space in accordance with the ideals and values of a true democratic, legal, social, secular state.
The International Court of Justice Today: Current Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Zinchenko O. I.
Published: February 2024

Introduction.ThestudystrivestoanalyzethecurrentsituationintheInternationalCourtofJustice,a number of the challenges facing it, as well as their possible solutions. Of the 18 disputes currently in the Court’s docket 14 were submitted on the basis of jurisdictional clauses of treaties, including in the field of the protection and promotion of human rights. Using the example of a number of cases, including those involving the Russian Federation, the author analyzes some of the problems resulting from this trend.

Materialsandmethods.Themethodologicalbasisofthestudy includesthe following generalscientificand special methods of cognition: formal-logical, formal-legal, historical-legal, comparative-legal, analysis and synthesis.

Resultsofthestudy.Firstly,theartificiallimitationofthesubjectmatterofthedisputeinsomeinstancesisnoted,whichleadstoquestionsofapplicablelawandcausesrisksofbroad(or“evolutionary”)interpretationoftreaties.Secondly,theproblemofpoliticizationoftheCourt’sactivitiesbysomeofthePartiestotheprocessisidentified, forcingthe Courttochoosebetweenjusticeandthepoliticalcontextinsomeofthe“high-profile”cases.Thirdly,theCourt’sinabilitytoconsidernumerous“fact-intensive”casesbroughtbywayofjurisdictionalclausesoftreaties(especiallyinthefieldofprotectionandpromotionofhumanrights)isnoted.

Discussionandconclusions.TheauthorseespossiblesolutionsinensuringtheCourt’sbalancedapproachtoissuesofestablishingjurisdictionwithdueregardtotheprincipleofStates’consent,aswellasinadjustingitsfact-findingmethods.WhileinitspracticetheCourthasnotdirectlysupportedtheproposalsvoicedbysomeofitsmembersfavoringevolutionaryinterpretationoftheprovisionsofhumanrightstreatiesinordertolowerthe“threshold”forestablishingtheexistenceofa State’s consent to its jurisdiction, the author notes some recent changes in the Court’s approaches that cause concern. The author predicts a number of negative political and legal consequences of excessive judicial activism, including the risk of broad interpretation of the provisions of the relevant conventions and their abuse, as well as a decrease in the confidence of States in the dispute resolution system within the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Maintaining the Court’s cautious approach to issues of establishing States’ consent to its jurisdiction will be of great importance to upholding its authority.
International Legal Framework for the Protection of Cultural Objects
Authors: Yastrebova A. Yu. , Anisimov I. O.
Published: February 2024

Introduction. For thousands of years, historical and cultural monuments have been damaged or destroyed as a result of armed conflicts and acts of vandalism. Given the role that these sites play in the development of humanity, international humanitarian law (IHL) establishes the basis for the international legal protection of religious, cultural and scientific sites. At the beginning of the 20th century. the situation was complicated not only by the absence of a universal international treaty that would be devoted exclusively to the international legal protection of these objects, but also by an international intergovernmental organization that would develop appropriate norms and standards. These problems led to the creation in 1945 of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization  (UNESCO). Thanks to the activities of this specialized UN agency, as well as the activities of a number of non-governmental international organizations, it was possible to form an international legal regime for the protection of cultural property both in peacetime and during armed conflicts.

As a result of changes in the strategy of conducting armed conflicts, as well as improving the methods and means of conducting them in the 21st century, cultural objects are in great danger. In this regard, the analysis of current international legal norms and principles for the protection of cultural property in the context of international humanitarian law is of particular relevance.

Materials and methods. As for the materials, we were talking about legal acts, Russian and cultural information based on the cultural traditions of international law. methodological basis based on scientific methods of lysis and synthesis, comparative legal method, scientific method of delivery.

Research results. The evolution of the system of international legal protection of cultural property and world cultural heritage allows us to draw a conclusion about the comprehensive level of such protection, applied both in peacetime and in armed conflicts. The international legal responsibilities of states in this area are associated, first of all, with assessing the significance of cultural objects and giving them the appropriate legal status through national legislation or inclusion in the registers of international organizations.

Discussion and conclusion. At the same time, the activities of states and international organizations related to the special designation of cultural objects in armed conflicts, the training of civilian and military personnel, and taking into account the specifics of the placement and maintenance of such objects are of particular importance. The general body of knowledge and skills for the protection and protection of cultural objects is formed by UNESCO as a specialized agency of the United Nations, which strives to preserve the universal heritage as the highest achievements of art and science.
Analysis of the Main Achievements of the Negotiation Process for the Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights of 1950 (2019-2023)
Authors: Tsveiba N. A.
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The article examines the main stages and achievements in the work of the ad hoc group (46+1) based on the results of the past 14 rounds of the negotiation process on the accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights of 1950. The author examines the fundamental problems prevented the European Union from accessing to the European Convention on Human Rights in 2013, as well as the novellas included in the revised draft Agreement on the Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights, such as the application of Articles 33 and 53 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1950, as well as Protocol No. 16 thereto in relation to the law of the European Union.

 Materials and methods. The methodological ground of the study based on the following general scientific and special methods of the recognition of legal phenomena and processes in the field of European law: the method of system-structural analysis, the method of synthesis of social phenomena, the comparative legal method, the formal logical method. For certain questions, statistical data was involved in the study. To identify further vectors for the development of interaction between judicial bodies used the content analysis.

Results of the study. Based on the results of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that the main problems preventing the European Union from the accession to the European Convention on Human Rights, are the specifics of the application of Articles 33 and 53 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Protocol No. 16 thereto in relation to European Union law, as well as the reluctance of the European Union to limit the sovereignty and autonomy of European Union law in order to strengthen the European system for the protection of human rights.

Discussion and conclusion. The adjustments made by the ad hoc group (46+1) in relation to the Accession Agreement are very significant and, on the one hand, even unnecessary. They fully cover the observations indicated in the Opinion of the Court of Justice of the European Union No. 2/13 and at the same time satisfy the representatives of the European Union, which gives reason to believe that the accession attempt will have a positive outcome. Of course, if the European Union joins the European Convention on Human Rights of 1950, human rights, freedoms, and their guarantees will reach a new level, since their protection will be comprehensive.
Pengaruh SiLPA terhadap Belanja Barang dan Jasa dan Efek Moderasi Financial Distress pada Pemerintah Daerah
Authors: Haura Ghina Adhha , Abdullah Syukriy , Meutia Rita , Junita Afrah
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study seeks to investigate the impact of SiLPA budget changes on adjustments in the goods and services budget, with financial distress serving as a moderator in Indonesian district/city governments. Design/method/approach: Employing a quantitative methodology, the sample comprises 42 district/city governments in Indonesia that encountered financial distress and underwent budget changes during the 2019 fiscal year. Hypothesis testing involved multiple linear regression models and Moderated Analysis Regression (MRA), utilizing historical documents data from the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (RREB) -Year Change of 2019, and the Regional Government Financial Report (RGFR) from 2016 to 2018.Results/findings: The multiple linear regression model outcomes indicate that alterations in the SiLPA budget and financial distress collectively influence adjustments in the goods and services budget. Furthermore, MRA results demonstrate that financial distress moderates the impact of SiLPA budget changes on adjustments in the goods and services budget. Theoretical contribution: The application of punctuated equilibrium theory (PET) is proposed as a valuable reference in comprehending regional budget changes. Practical contribution: The study employs a relatively small sample size, as the data is sourced from the 2019 LKPD, considering regional governments with a deficit in the LO for three consecutive years. Additionally, limited secondary data spans only one budget year, and the regression model features only one independent variable, despite previous studies highlighting the multifaceted influences on changes in regional budgets (Abdullah, 2013; Marzalita, et al., 2014; Martunis, et al., 2014; Junita, 2015; Abdullah, et al., 2020).Limitations: The use of small samples occurred because the data used was sourced from LKPD in 2019, with the criteria of local governments experiencing deficits in LO for three consecutive years. Limited secondary data, which is only one budget year. The use of regression models with only one independent variable, while in previous studies it was shown that changes in regional budgets were influenced by many factors (Abdullah, 2013; Marzalita, et al., 2014; Martunis, et al., 2014; Junita, 2015; Abdullah, et al., 2020).
Tiquatira Park, City of São Paulo, Sp, Brazil: Socioeconomic Profile Appropriation of The Territory by The Visitor
Authors: Rosa Mauricio , Canova Fernando Bicocchi , Scabbia Renata Jimenez de Almeida
Published: February 2024

Objective: To evaluate the socioeconomic profile and the quality of the park infrastructure from the perception of the visitors, as well as whether the appropriation of the territory and the municipal apparatus takes place.
 
Theoretical Benchmark: The great challenge of the early decades of the 21st century is to make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Research was conducted on these initiatives that made it possible to compare and cite linear parks that contribute to environmental conservation, leisure, enjoyment and cultural activities.
 
Method: The data collection took place through exploratory field research and used case study considering the purpose and benefits of the infrastructure offered, where socioeconomic aspects and its infrastructure were assessed in the period from 18/05/2022 to 17/06/2022.
 
Results and Conclusion: The presence of all socioeconomic classes that occupy the park in an effective way was noted when considering the possibility of social relations according to their spatial, economic, political and cultural conditions. Thus, we can consider that the Park Tiquatira is an inclusive space and that the population appropriates the municipal apparatus offered.
 
Implications of the research: The study generated information that will influence the management of the Park for activities involving the community and frequenters of the municipal apparatus.
 
Originality/value: The research allowed the assessment of urban green areas to identify the profile of the frequenters, the quality of the green areas, as well as the assessment and appropriation of the territory by the local population and the surrounding area of the municipal apparatus.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of physical activity among patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Albalawi Feras , Almutairi Nura , Aldhafiri Mohammed , Alshamari Abdulaziz , Almusaad Abdulaziz , Alanazi Norah
Published: February 2024

Objective: This study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding physical activity (PA) among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered online questionnaire consisting of 22 questions was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of participants toward PA.
Results: A total of 610 patients with diabetes participated in the study. The participants' age ranged from less than 40 to more than 60 years old. The majority of the participants (62.1%) were less than 40 years old. Men accounted for 75.6% of all study participants. More than one-third of the participants (39%) were obese, and 19% were overweight. All participants never consumed alcohol (100%). However, 60.8% of participants were current smokers. About half of the participants (47.2%) added salt when eating, and 33.3% consumed processed food. About half of all participants (53.6%) had poor knowledge of PA; however, the majority of them (82%) had a positive attitude toward PA. The knowledge of PA in diabetes was significantly associated with the attitude of diabetic patients toward PA.
Conclusion: There was insufficient knowledge and a positive attitude toward PA among patients with T2D in Saudi Arabia. The presence of multidisciplinary intensive education programs targeting T2DM patients might be helpful for the higher levels of knowledge among the study population. Thus, increasing the efforts toward education would improve the knowledge about the effect of PA in managing diabetes.
Studi Pemodelan Daya Dukung Fondasi Telapak Pada Tanah Lempung Dengan Perkuatan Geotekstil Woven
Authors: Putra Hendri Gusti , Andriani Andriani , Hakam Abdul , Boyosa Viola De
Published: February 2024

Salah satu hal penting dalam pengembangan lahan pemukiman yang layak adalah tersedianya bangunan, sarana dan prasarana yang aman dan nyaman untuk ditinggali. Namun dengan berkembangnya pemukiman dan lahan yang semakin mahal membuat pemanfaatan kawasan dengan kondisi tanah lunak tidak dapat dihindari. Pembangunan di atas tanah lunak menimbulkan banyak masalah, diantaranya adalah daya dukung tanah yang relatif rendah dan penurunan yang besar sehingga stabilitas tanah terganggu. Kuat geser tanah lempung yang rendah menyebabkan tegangan geser yang ditimbulkan oleh fondasi cukup besar sehingga menyebabkan bangunan konstruksi runtuh. Untuk mengatasi kondisi tanah tersebut, maka tanah lempung lunak distabilisasi terlebih dahulu. Salah Satu cara untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah dengan menambahkan bahan perkuatan yaitu geotekstil. Geotekstil dapat mengembangkan kekuatan tarik yang sangat tinggi. Selain itu, geotekstil juga berfungsi sebagai penyaring dan menahan partikel halus agar tidak terbawa aliran rembesan air, memisahkan dua lapisan antara tanah dengan tanah ataupun tanah dengan air agar tidak tercampur satu dengan yang lain. Dalam penelitian ini akan di lakukan permodelan dengan variasi jumlah lapisan geotekstil, yaitu 1 lapis dengan kedalaman 5 cm, 1 lapis dengan kedalaman 10 cm, dan 2 lapis dengan kedalaman 5 & 10 cm, yang akan di bandingkan dengan tanpa menggunakan geotekstil. Hasil dari penelitian didapatkan daya dukung tanah di laboratorium dengan perkuatan geotekstil woven 2 lapis dengan kedalaman 5 & 10 cm memiliki nilai yang paling tinggi sebesar 9,723N/cm2. Serta daya dukung tanah pada software plaxis didapatkan daya dukung paling tinggi pada material model hardening soil dengan kedalaman 5 cm sebesar 46,402 N/cm2.
Influence of medium and gelling agents concentration on in vitro rooting of Polygonum tinctorium
Authors: Choi Minsol , Kim Haeng-Hoon , Seo Hyewon , Sathasivam Ramaraj , Kim Jae Kwang , Park Sang Un
Published: February 2024

Polygonum tinctorium has long been employed in the medical and dye industries in many nations, particularly in Korea and Japan, for traditional fabric staining as a source of blue color. The plant tissue culture method has proven to be a rapid and sustainable approach for the regeneration of various plant species, particularly those with medicinal or ornamental value. In this study, we explored the in vitro root regeneration and growth of P. tinctorium in response to different growth media and gelling agents. Among the tested media, Schenk and Hildebrandt medium (SH medium) demonstrated superior performance, resulting in the highest number and length of roots per explant. SH media produced about 53 and 18% higher root per explant and a 40% and 14% increase in root length compared to B5 and MS media, respectively. Half strength of SH medium proved to be the optimal condition for both root number (7.46 roots per explant) and root length (3.81 mm). Among the gelling agents, 2 g/L of Gelrite medium was most effective in promoting the highest and tallest roots. These findings have the potential to enhance rooting abilities in various crops, particularly in the case of medicinal and ornamental plants, and may offer valuable insights for future industrial-scale root production of P. tinctorium.
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS AND MAPPING OF ARTICLES PUBLISHED ON THE DEGREE OF URBANISATION METHOD IN THE SCOPUS DATABASE
Authors: Fatimah Endrawati , Yanidar Ramadhani , Jayanti Rissa Yuliana Dwi
Published: February 2024

The United Nations Statistical Commission agreed in March 2020 to start using the Degree of Urbanisation as a method to delineate cities, urban, and rural areas to enable international statistical comparisons. The decision consequently promotes countries to change or align their classification and/or methods of urbanisation delineation. This is expected to increase the number of studies with “degree of urbanisation” or “urban classification” keywords around the world in line with the implementation of the method. Aim: This study aims to determine the research trends on the degree of urbanisation in the Scopus database from the year 2013 to 2022. Methodology and results: The bibliometric method was applied through the VOSviewer software (version 1.6.18. Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands) for the analysis. The findings showed that the topics related to the degree of urbanization are underrepresented in terms of the number of publications and contributing nations though the trend in the number of articles published in the Scopus database has annually increased from 2017-2021. Conclusion, significance and impact study: This implies there is a lot of potential regarding the publication of studies on the concept of “degree of urbanization”
AQUISICIÓN ESPONTÁNEA DE UNA LENGUA DESDE LA EXPERIENCIA ERASMUS

Authors: LINARES NAVARRETE Sarah
Published: February 2024

El punto central del presente artículo es una investigación sociolingüística sobre lo que supone una inmersión lingüística y cultural, y la adquisición espontánea de una nueva lengua desde un punto autoetnográfico. Más concretamente, se centrará en el aprendizaje de la lengua italiana para un hispanohablante a través de una experiencia Erasmus, donde podremos ver las facilidades y controversias que presenta la afinidad que guardan español e italiano. El objetivo final del artículo es demostrar cuán relevante es estar inmerso en el país en cuestión para aprender bien su lengua oficial.
The Use of Lexical Presuppositions in G. B. Shows Camdida: A Pragma-Semantic Study.
Authors: Hussein Hadi Abed ALMAMOORI
Published: February 2024

El artículo analiza las presuposiciones léxicas en la obra de G.B. Shows Camdida
DE LA CREENCIA A LA BOCA: ANÁLISIS DE UF GASTRONÓMICAS RELIGIOSAS ENTRE CHINA Y ESPAÑA
Authors: LIANG YU
Published: February 2024

La religión y la gastronomía representan dos aspectos fundamentales en la vida humana. En España, la Biblia, y en China, los sutras budistas, son textos sagrados arraigados en estas sociedades respectivamente. Varios investigadores han examinado UF derivadas de estos libros. No obstante, aún no se ha llevado a cabo una investigación que aborde específicamente UF que integren ambos aspectos, es decir, UF gastronómicas que también sean religiosas.

Menciona García Marcos (2010) que la fraseología, en multitud de ocasiones, constituye los vehiculadores verbalizados de reflejos de la cultura de un determinado país. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo explorar UF que fusionan la gastronomía y la religión en ambos contextos culturales, con el propósito de contribuir a una comprensión más completa de la intersección entre estas dos esferas y de la relación de las UF con la cultura.
Sintomas de ansiedade na população LGBTQIA+ durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Costa Gabrielly Galindo Azevedo , Rodrigues Matheus Duarte , Lima Maria Vitória Silva de , Souza Sofia Oliveira de , Alexandre Milena Ferreira de França , Melo Sillas Duarte de , Telles Lisieux Elaine de Borba , Valença Alexandre Martins , Silva Antônio Geraldo
Published: February 2024

Introdução: O isolamento horizontal predispôs sintomas de ansiedade durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Tal fato, associado ao preconceito estrutural e a marginalização social, repercutiu de forma particular na saúde mental da população LGBTQIA+. Objetivo: Avaliar o desenvolvimento ou exacerbação dos sintomas ansiosos na população LGBTQIA+ devido às restrições durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional e descritivo com a inclusão de indivíduos LGBTQIA+, maiores de 18 anos, residentes no Brasil. O questionário foi aplicado tanto de forma online quanto presencial, no Ambulatório Geral do Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz, entre agosto de 2021 e julho de 2022. O instrumento de coleta continha variáveis sociodemográficas, de relacionamento familiar, vínculo grupal, além da Escala de Beck para Ansiedade (BAI). Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa 253 indivíduos (n = 147 do sexo feminino), dos quais 71,5% eram cisgêneros e 25,9% transgêneros. Observou-se que a frequência de conflitos familiares relacionados à orientação sexual/identidade de gênero dos participantes, durante a pandemia de COVID-19, correlacionou-se significativamente com a ocorrência de sintomas ansiosos (p < 0,001). No que tange os sintomas associados à ansiedade, destacaram-se o medo de que o pior aconteça (63%), nervosismo (59,6%), incapacidade de relaxar (54,9%) e palpitações (44,2%). Conclusões: O grupo LGBTQIA+ sofreu com sintomas ansiosos potencialmente prejudiciais à saúde física e mental durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Apesar de tal constatação, notou-se que há uma heterogeneidade e alguns indivíduos estavam mais propensos a sintomas ansiosos, demonstrando a importância da individualização.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Fokus Timer Dengan Tracking Penggunaan Smartphone Menggunakan Pendekatan Gamifikasi
Authors: Mohammad Hamka Dava , Fanani Lutfi , Hendra Brata Adam
Published: February 2024

Smartphone telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari kehidupan manusia. Namun, penggunaan berlebihan dari smartphone dapat membawa dampak negatif dan dapat merugikan penggunanya seperti penurunan fungsi kognitif dan adiksi yang menyebabkan pengguna dapat gagal fokus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengurangi kurangnya fokus pada remaja baik pelajar SMP, SMA, dan mahasiswa dengan mengimplementasikan sistem fokus timer pomodoro dengan tracking penggunaan smartphone sesuai analisis kebutuhan yang dilakukan terlebih dahulu. Analisa kebutuhan yang dilakukan menitikberatkan pada pembangunan perangkat lunak dengan menentukan kebutuhan pengguna lewat penggalian kebutuhan menggunakan kuisoner yang dilakukan oleh 50 orang dan wawancara terhadap 8 orang. Penelitian ini mengadaptasi metode waterfall dengan tahapan studi kepustakaan, analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi, pengujian dan analisa, serta kesimpulan dan saran. Pada setiap tahapannya, diintegrasikan konsep gamifikasi sebagai konsep untuk memicu pengguna agar terus menggunakan aplikasi. Digunakan pengembangan cross-platform untuk mempermudah peneliti dalam melakukan pengembangan pada Android. Sistem diuji menggunakan pengujian blackbox menggunakan uji validasi dengan hasil keberhasilan 100%, pengujian usability menggunakan kuisoner SUPR-Qm dengan skor 84,87, dan pengujian compatibility dengan kompatibilitas aplikasi bisa dijalankan pada Android dengan API level 21 sampai API level 29.
 
Abstract
Smartphones have become an inseparable part of human life. However, excessive use of smartphones can have negative impacts and can harm users such as decreased cognitive function and addiction which causes users to fail to focus. This study aims to reduce the lack of focus on adolescents, both junior high school, high school, and university students by implementing a pomodoro focus timer system by tracking smartphone usage according to the needs analysis that was carried out beforehand. The software development analysis involved identifying user needs through a questionnaire and interviews with 50 and 8 individuals, respectively.. This research adapts the waterfall method with the stage of literature study, analysis needs, design, implementation, testing and analysis, as well as conclusions and suggestions. At each stage, the concept of gamification is integrated as a concept to trigger users to continue using the application. Cross-platform development is used to make it easier for researchers to develop on Android. The system was tested using blackbox testing using a validation test with 100% success results, usability testing using the SUPR-Qm questionnaire with a score of 84,87, and compatibility testing with application compatibility running on Android with API level 21 to API level 29.
The Specifics of Color Designation in Legal Discourse (Based on the Material of English and Russian Phraseological Units)
Authors: Osadchaia Olga Nikolaevna
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study is to clarify the specifics of the phraseological representation of legal concepts that have colour elements in their composition in the English and Russian legal discourse. The subject of the study is phraseological units with colour designation in English and Russian, used in legal texts. By studying the phraseological fund of the language, the general and specific features of the worldview of representatives of the compared linguistic cultures are clarified. The application of the means of colour designation in the phraseological component of the legal discourse contributes to the establishment of the peculiarities of the national-cultural mentality. The following methods were used in the course of the study: classification method, semantic method, modeling, quantitative method of processing the results obtained. The scientific novelty of the work consists in the study of legal phraseological units with a colour component that have not previously been considered when comparing English and Russian. As a result of the work carried out, we received information for the first time that the system of colour designation in the transmission of English legal concepts by metaphorical or metonymic transfer is much more developed than similar phraseological units in the Russian language. This phenomenon is explained by the development and stability of the common law system based on the principle of historicism and continuity, as well as the possibility of fixing the figurative perception of legal concepts in formal legal discourse. A significant part of the examples selected for the study demonstrates psycholinguistic patterns in their formation and functioning in language, and more specifically, in legal texts.