bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Management Responses of RSI Kendal to Deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2021
Authors: Antono Suryoputro  , Martini Martini  , Mulyati
Published: October 2024

Background: The high number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Indonesia has made the Government of Indonesia stipulate it as a national non-natural disaster. Various obstacles related to hospital services emerged due to a significant increase in patients at the same time. Given these constraints, there needs to be a hospital management response to maintain health services at the hospital to continue to run well.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to get an overview of the response of hospital management in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 through the rapid hospital readiness for Covid-19 instrument recommended by WHO.
Methods: This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews with five main informants and 17 triangulation informants, as well as through observation.
Results: showed that from the assessment of the 12 components of rapid hospital readiness for covid-19, it was found that components could not be implemented optimally, namely leadership and incident management systems (86%), administrative, financial and business continuity (87%), patient management (88%) ), proper identification and diagnosis (83%), PPI (94%) and the lowest is occupational health, mental health and psychosocial support (40%).
Conclution: The management response of Kendal Hospital in dealing with the 2021 Covid-19 pandemic has been good, the lack of implementation of the rapid hospital readiness instrument for Covid-19 is technical.
Penerapan Strategi Digital Marketing pada Pelayanan Kesehatan: Literature Review
Authors: Luthfiyah Putri Sahara  , Diansanto Prayoga
Published: October 2024

Latar belakang: Salah satu media pemasaran yang sedang banyak digunakan di era sekarang yaitu digital marketing. Kebutuhan digital marketing tiap tahun semakin meningkat yang mengakibatkan para pebisnis dan pengusaha industri kesehatan bersaing untuk menggunakan strategi pemasaran digital marketing pada layanan kesehatan.  Dengan berkembangnya digital marketing, industri layanan kesehatan memanfaatkan hal tersebut sebagai strategi pemasaran digital untuk membantu pasien membuat jadwal dan melihat riwayat perawatannya.
Tujuan: Tujuan dari tinjauan literatur ini yaitu untuk memaparkan pemanfaatan strategi digital marketing pada pelayanan kesehatan.
Metode: Kajian ini menggunakan metode literature review yang meninjau referensi yang dipublikasikan dalam Bahasa inggris dan Bahasa Indonesia. Pencarian literatur menggunakan database yaitu Pubmed, ProQuest, Scopus, dan Google Scholar. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang artinya bukan dari pengamatan langsung, melainkan diperoleh dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan oleh peneliti sebelumnya
Hasil: Pemasaran digital melalui penggunaan media sosial di pelayanan kesehatan terbilang efektif dan berdampak baik yang dapat meningkatkan angka kunjungan pasien berobat dan menjadikan kepuasaan pasien di layanan kesehatan. Digital marketing dapat mempromosikan layanan medis guna mengembangkan bisnis untuk menarik pasien baru dan menawarkan layanan kesehatan berkualitas, yang menjamin kepuasan dan kemungkinan bagi mereka untuk merekomendasikan fasilitas kesehatan lebih lanjut. Namun, terdapat beberapa hambatan dalam digital marketing pada layanan kesehatan antara lain masalah keamanan, privasi pasien, masalah regulasi, dan lain sebagainya.
Kesimpulan: Digital marketing meningkatkan kepuasan, loyalitas, dan keterlibatan pasien terhadap layanan rumah sakit. Keuntungan digital marketing yaitu mendongkrak penjualan, menghemat biaya, jangkauan luas skala global, akurat dan tertarget, meningkatkan engagement dengan konsumen.
The Effect of Providing Education Using E-Booklet Media on Changing Students' Knowledge about Prevention of Hypertension Disease at Smanu Pakis Malang District
Authors: Wulandari Fitriana Dewi , Pudji Suryani  , Sugianto Hadi
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Hypertension in teenagers can continue into adulthood and cause complications and even death. Providing information is one strategy that can produce behavior, namely by increasing knowledge so that it raises awareness. Providing information can be done through educational media, one of which is e-booklet.
Objective: The aim of this research was to determine the level of students' knowledge about preventing hypertension before and after being given education, and the effect of providing education using e-booklet media on changes in students' knowledge about preventing hypertension at SMANU Pakis, Malang Regency.
Method: This research is a quantitative research with a pre-experiment research design using a one group pretest posttest design. The population of this study was 327 students at SMANU Pakis Malang Regency with a sample size of 38 students selected using purposive sampling techniques. The instrument used was a questionnaire.
Result: The research results showed that 44.7% of students' knowledge scores before being given education had sufficient knowledge with an average score of 67.63, while after being given education 73.7% of students had good knowledge with an average score of 85.92. The Wilcoxon test results show ap value of 0.000 < 0.05, meaning that Ha is accepted and there is an influence of providing education using e-booklet media on changes in students' knowledge about preventing hypertension.
Conclusion: Providing education using e-booklet media can change students' previous knowledge to become good. Through providing education, it is hoped that it can broaden students' insight into taking early prevention and can be used as a basis for further research.
The Effect of Education Using Media Modules on Non-Communicable Disease Control in Posbindu Cadres
Authors: Wafiatul Fuaddiyah  , Sri Winarni  , Dimas Dwi Yoga
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases are a major global health issue, being the leading cause of death around the world. Based on data obtained from the 2022 Malang City Office NCD pain surveillance report, 165,993 NCD cases were recorded. The incidence of NCDs arises from a combination of risk factors that cannot be combined and can be combined. The government has created a PTM Posbindu program to overcome NCDs.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the importance of the influence of education using module media on non-communicable disease control in posbindu cadres.
Method: This study used quantitative methods with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique in this study is total sampling, namely all posbindu cadres in the Janti Health Center work area.
Result: The results showed that the knowledge of posbindu cadres before education showed that most respondents had less knowledge. Meanwhile, the knowledge of posbindu cadres after being given education shows that some respondents have good knowledge. From the results of Wilcoxon's analysis, p = 0.000 means that the p value < the value of ? (0.05) means that Ha is accepted, indicating that there is an influence of education using module media on non-communicable disease control in cadres.
Conclusion: Conclusion, with this research media module proved effective as an effort to increase the knowledge of posbindu cadres.
Environmental Sanitation and PHBS Analysis of Stunting Incidents in Toddler in Paser District
Authors: Nor Aisyah Purnamasari  , Mursid Raharjo  , Yusniar Hanani
Published: October 2024

Background: Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five due to chronic malnutrition, especially in the first 1,000 days of life (HPK). The direct causes of stunting in toddlers are a history of Low Birth Weight (LBW), food availability, household consumption patterns and infectious diseases in toddlers.
Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze environmental sanitation and PHBS on the incidence of stunting in Paser Regency.
Research Method: Correlative analytical research type, with a case control approach with a case population of 4,665 toddlers in 21 villages/subdistricts and for the sample using 1:1, that means a sample of 62 cases and 62 controls.
Results: The results of this research are the variable ownership of healthy toilets, p-value 0.005 and OR=3.054, 95%CI 1.388-6.716), water quality (p-value 0.017 and OR=2.298, 95%CI 1.158-4.564), PHBS behavior (p-value 0.04 and OR=2.020, 95%CI 1.025-3.978) and SBABS variables (p-value 0.002 and OR=2.911, 95%CI 1.458-5.811)
Conclusion: So it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between latrine ownership, water quality, PHBS and SBABS behavior and the incidence of stunting in Paser Regency
The Effect of Chronic Disease Management Program to Hiperkolesterol Diseases at Indonesian Worker he Companies
Authors: Nurahman Rian , Suhat  , Novie Muliku  , Dyan Kunthi N
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Hypercholesterol is an increase in cholesterol levels in the blood that exceeds normal limits. Based on MCU employees result in 2022, there were 288 people suffering from hypercholesterol, out of 591 total HE employees. The Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP) intervention is one of the efforts used to overcome this disease.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of CDMP on reducing high total cholesterol levels in offshore workers at Indonesian HE’s companies.
Method: The research design used a quasi experiment, pretest-posttest with control group design. The population is offshore workers who suffer from hyperchoelsterol. the sample size is 30 people in each group. Dependent variable is total cholesterol levels and the independent variables CDMP that are aerobic exercise, diet planning and health education. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. The statistical analysis used was univariate and bivariate, with paired sample T-Test and independent sample T-test, and to measure the effectiveness of the program, it is determined based on the N-Gain Percent.
Result: The results of the study showed differences in total cholesterol levels before and after the CDMP intervention in the intervention group (p-value=0.000) and the control group (p-value=0.000). The results of different test after CDMP intervention between both groups showed (p-value=0.000), The N-Gain score for the intervention group was 71% and for the control group was 40%, so the effectiveness of CDMP intervention on reducing total cholesterol by by 31%.
Conclusion: The CDMP intervention was quite effective in reducing total cholesterol levels in the intervention group compared to the control group by 31%. It is recommended for hypercholesterol’s person to carry out CDMP intervention through controlling aerobic exercise, diet planning, and regular health education.
The Influence of Home Environment and Habits on Pulmonary Tuberculosis Transmission in Teminabuan South Sorong District
Authors: Naolin Imelda , Iskandar Ishaq , Adam Arlin , Zamli
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The 2023 report from the Tuberculosis Working Group of the Directorate for Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, showed an increase in detected pulmonary TB cases from 724,309 cases in 2022 to 821,200 cases in 2023. This increase aligns with the coverage rate of pulmonary TB rising from 68% in 2022 to 77% in 2023. The estimated detection of pulmonary TB cases in Indonesia from 2023-2024 is around 1,060,000 cases. At the provincial level, the case notification achievements showed that West Papua Province had a notification coverage of 112%, while West Papua Province had only 66%.
Objective: The aim of this research is to examine the influence of physical environmental factors at home and the habits of pulmonary TB sufferers on the incidence of pulmonary TB as a factor in the transmission of pulmonary TB in South Sorong Regency.
Method: The method used in this research is quantitative analysis with a cross sectional approach by carrying out logistic regression analysis.
Result: The results of the study showed that the type of floor, humidity, the habit of opening and closing windows, cough etiquette and the habit of expelling phlegm were related to the incidence of pulmonary TB. There is no relationship between lighting levels, residential density, ventilation area, temperature and smoking habits on the incidence of pulmonary TB. The habit of expelling phlegm is the variable that has the most influence on the incidence of pulmonary TB (aPR 7.630 95%CI 1.991-29.242)..
Conclusion: This research recommends promotion of stone ethics and monitoring of the housing conditions of pulmonary TB sufferers. Evaluation of programs and infrastructure improvements by the South Sorong District Health Service.
The Relationship Between Self Efficacy and Social Support with Stress in Students who are Working on Their Final Project (Case Study of Students of Public Health Study Program of Undana FKM)
Authors: Padamaley Patresia Marsela , Ribka Limbu  , Eryc Z. Haba Bunga  , Imelda F. E Manurung
Published: October 2024

Background: Higher education in Indonesia is very important to form quality human resources. Students, as the main part of higher education, often face great demands. Because of these various pressures and demands, students are a group that has a high potential for stress. Preparation of the final project is one of the stressors on students in the academic world.
Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between self efficacy and social support with stress in students of the Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University who are working on their final project.
Methods: The type of research used in this study was an analytical survey with a Cross Sectional research design and the number of samples in this study consisted of 66 students from the class of 2020 who were selected using simple random sampling technique. The data analysis technique uses the Chi-square statistical test with a significance level of ? = 0.05.
Results: The results obtained show that there is a relationship between self efficacy (p-value = 0.001) and social support (p-value = 0.000) with the stress of students who are doing their final project.
Conclusions: It can be concluded that final year students face various challenges and pressures in the process of preparing their final project, which often lead to significant levels of stress. Factors such as self-efficacy and social support play an important role in influencing academic stress levels. High self-efficacy can help students feel more confident and capable of facing various difficulties, while social support from family, friends, and the surrounding environment can provide a sense of comfort and reduce the emotional burden they feel. Students of the Public Health Study Program of FKM Undana who are working on their final project are advised to increase self-confidence, seek social support, and manage stress through time management, adequate rest, and healthy eating and sleeping patterns. The faculty is expected to provide stress management programs, counseling, and support groups, and improve guidance services. This research can also be used as a reference for further studies on stress in students.
Salud bucal en pacientes geriátricos y su relación con la nutrición
Authors: Cordero Perea Hazel , Flores Ledesma Abigailt , Rubín de Celis Quintana Natali Gisela , Moreno Hernández Luis , Perea González Gloria Patricia , Martínez Arroniz Fernando de Jesús
Published: October 2024

El envejecimiento, es un proceso normal de cambios relacionados con el paso del tiempo, se inicia al nacer y continúa a lo largo de la vida. Envejecer saludablemente requiere de la participación de la familia, comunidad, y de los servicios de salud. Los problemas bucales más comunes son caries dental, enfermedad periodontal, pérdida parcial o total de órganos dentarios y cáncer oral. El cursar con alguna enfermedad sistémica, deteriora aún más al paciente geriátrico, afectando su nutrición y estado general. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional, transversal, conformado por 106 pacientes geriátricos de 60 a 75 años, ambo sexo, que acudieron a consulta dental a las clínicas de la Facultad de Estomatología de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. Se aplicó el consentimiento informado de participación, posteriormente se aplicó la escala de IMC y la Mini Evaluación Nutricional, se retomaron datos de la HC sobre pérdida de órganos dentarios, o restaurados, uso o no de prótesis y si le es funcional o no. Los resultados nos permiten observar que del 100% de los pacientes, el 22.6% no han perdido órganos dentarios, con uso de prótesis total y parcial en ambos casos es del 32.1%. Además, el 17% y el 11.3% portan prótesis total y parcial respectivamente, presentan sobrepeso y obesidad. Sobresalen los datos con mala alimentación del 47% de los participantes, por lo que es necesario considerar que la relación nutrición-salud/enfermedad bucal detectada a tiempo, puede evitar la desnutrición y un deterioro mayor a nivel de cavidad oral, considerar que el paciente geriátrico requiere mayor cuidado y atención sistemática.
Artificial intelligence for marketing product strategy in the online education market
Authors: Bilovodska Olena , Kravchuk Tetiana , Ponomarenko Ihor , Bliumska-Danko Kseniia , Kononenko Anna
Published: October 2024

The online education market has experienced tremendous growth, creating a competitive landscape where effective marketing solutions are crucial for success. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, offering innovative ways to enhance product marketing strategy. The purpose of the article was to highlight the integration of artificial intelligence into marketing product strategies in the online education market and to evaluate the chances of success for launching a new training course implemented through AI algorithms. A systematic review of advanced technologies and products in the AI market was carried out, along with a comparative analysis based on data from various authors and reports from organisations, considering the aspects of interpreting qualitative and quantitative market characteristics. Leaders in the global and Ukrainian online education market were analysed, and research was conducted on the marketing product strategy measures of successful players, indicating qualitative and quantitative data using SimilarWeb and Semrush online services. These results allowed for an analysis of the connection between the identified market segments and influencing factors to make practical recommendations for improving elements of marketing based on the identified issues of products and the online education market. To demonstrate the relevance and effectiveness of the proposals, an approach was applied to test if a product with enhanced AI marketing would fit into the market using the example of the Projector Institute company. The assessment obtained from the calculations showed that AI can strengthen the marketing of online education products, as they will fully meet the interests of interested economic counterparts. The results of the study could be used by marketing, AI experts, product experts, business owners in marketing, etc. to enhance marketing solutions
Inclusion of imputed genotypes from non-genotyped dairy cattle in a Thai multibreed genomic-polygenic evaluation
Authors: Jattawa Danai , Suwanasopee Thanathip , Elzo Mauricio A. , Koonawootrittriron Mauricio A.
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study assessed the impact of incorporating imputed single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) information from non-genotyped animals on genomic-polygenic evaluations in a Thai multibreed dairy population under various levels of imputation accuracy.Methods: Data encompassed pedigree and phenotypic records for 305-day milk yield (MY), 305-day fat (Fat), and age at first calving (AFC) from 12,859 first-lactation cows, and genotypic records of various densities from 4,364 animals. A set of 64 animals genotyped with GeneSeek Genomic Profiler 80K and with four or more genotyped progenies was defined as target animals to simulate imputation scenarios for non-genotyped individuals. Actual and imputed genotypes were utilized to construct three SNP sets. All SNP Sets contained actual and imputed SNP markers from genotyped animals. SNP Set 1 contained no SNPs from target animals, whereas SNP Set 2 incorporated imputed SNPs from target animals, and SNP Set 3 added actual SNPs from target animals. Genomic-polygenic evaluations were conducted using a 3-trait single-step model that included contemporary group, calving age, and heterozygosity as fixed effects and animal additive genetic and residual as random effects.Results: The imputation accuracy was similar across non-genotyped animals irrespective of the number of genotyped progenies (average: 40.55%; range: 34.68% to 53.82%). Estimates of additive genetic and environmental variances and covariances for MY and AFC varied across SNP sets. SNP Sets 1 and 2 had slightly higher additive genetic and lower environmental variances and covariances than SNP Set 3. Heritabilities and additive genetic, environmental, and phenotypic correlations between MY, Fat, and AFC were similar across all SNP Sets. Spearman rank correlations between genomic-polygenic estimated breeding values from SNP Sets 2 and 3 were high for all traits (0.9990±0.0003).Conclusion: Utilization of phenotypic and pedigree data from imputed non-genotyped animals enhanced the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the genetic improvement program in the Thai multibreed dairy cattle population.
Sociedade Brasileira de Computação – SBC Gestão 1989-1991
Authors: Santos Clesio Saraiva dos
Published: October 2024

A Sociedade Brasileira de Computação – SBC, foi criada no ano de 1978 por iniciativa da comunidade acadêmica de computação, durante a realização de Seminário na Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Desde o início, a SBC caracterizou-se pela atuação em duas frentes, sendo uma de natureza política, na formulação da Política Nacional de Informática e nos seus desdobramentos, e a segunda voltada aos aspectos científicos e acadêmicos da computação. Com o passar dos anos e com a mudança do cenário da Informática brasileira, a SBC cresceu e consolidou-se como sociedade científica, mantendo sua atuação política sintonizada com os temas de cada momento e com as demandas da Comunidade Acadêmica que representa.
SBC 1991-1993: O Fim da Reserva de Mercado
Authors: Silveira Pedro Manoel da
Published: October 2024

Este artigo relata os aspectos mais importantes da atuação da SBC entre maio de 1991 e julho de 1993, período marcado notadamente pelo fim da reserva de mercado no Brasil, a disseminação explosiva dos computadores e o uso da Internet.
Evaluation of the Impact of Coherence Protocols and Cache Sizes on Parallel Algorithms Through Simulations
Authors: Fagundes Guilherme Dantas C. , Souza Matheus Alcântara
Published: October 2024

This article explores the intersection between parallel algorithms and cache optimization, focusing on how different coherence protocols and cache sizes impact the performance of parallel algorithms. Through simulations, we evaluate the efficiency of parallel algorithms under various cache configurations. Our goal is to understand the implications of these configurations and identify optimal strategies for cache utilization. The results of this study provide valuable insights for computational performance optimization in the modern era of technology.
Transforming Primary Care Practice through Strategic Reform in the Republic of Srpska
Authors: Antonić Darijana , Stanić Slobodan
Published: October 2024

The development of the healthcare system in former Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina began in the twentieth century, between 1919 and 1937. Another significant period in the system’s development occurred after the Second World War and during the reform of primary care from 1976 to 1992, which aimed to establish family medicine clinics in primary care. After the civil war, Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) split into two entities, the Republic of Srpska and the Federation of B&H, along with the Brčko District. Under the Constitution of the Republic of Srpska, the Republic of Srpska possesses all state functions and jurisdictions, with limited international subjectivity. The Ministry of Healthcare and Social Welfare in the Government of the Republic of Srpska assumed full responsibility for the functioning of the healthcare system within the Republic of Srpska. This chapter aims to present strategic directions for transforming primary care, with a particular focus on family medicine in the Republic of Srpska. We will use a framework approach consisting of three complex levels: structure, process, and outcomes, with each level measuring several dimensions of primary care.
Správní žaloby nejvyššího státního zástupce – ohlédnutí po více než dvaceti letech
Authors: Martínek Břetislav
Published: October 2024

Příspěvek se zabývá aplikační praxí nejvyššího státního zástupce v oblasti jeho zvláštní žalobní legitimace podle § 66 odst. 2 soudního řádu správního a související judikaturou správních soudů. Analýza představuje celkový pohled na jednotlivé případy a jejich ucelený přehled. Mimo jiné následně ukazuje, že s výjimkou oblasti práva stavebního a životního prostředí dochází k výrazným rozdílům jak v počtech, tak i v oblastech podaných žalob k ochraně veřejného zájmu v jednotlivých letech. Z výsledků výzkumu vyplývá, že převážná většina těchto žalob směřuje k zrušení potenciálně nezákonných rozhodnutí v oblastech dopravních přestupků, nostrifikace zahraničních titulů a oblasti licencí fotovoltaických elektráren – jedná se tedy o velice úzké výseče správního práva, ve kterých nejvyšší státní zástupce ingeroval s cílem zrušení nezákonných rozhodnutí vydaných ve větším množství obdobných případů. Posuzování samotné důvodnosti těchto žalob prošlo za dobu existence daného ustanovení soudního řádu správního výrazným vývojem způsobeným nikoliv snad změnou zákonné úpravy, ale judikaturou správních soudů a následně Ústavního soudu. Tyto závěry autor příspěvku podrobuje kritice. Připravovaná novela soudního řádu správního však počítá s variantou změny uvedeného ustanovení, která by odkazované nekoncepční dopady této judikatury pravděpodobně překonala a napříště umožnila soudům širší přezkum aktivní žalobní legitimace nejvyššího státního zástupce.
Bilgisayarlı Tomografi
Authors: Kavak Ayşe Gülbin
Published: October 2024

Bilgisayarlı Tomografi (BT), x-ışınları kullanarak vücut içyapılarının kesitsel görüntülerini elde eden ileri tıbbi görüntüleme yöntemidir. BT cihazları, yüksek enerji seviyelerindeki x-ışınlarının vücut içinden geçerken farklı doku türleri tarafından farklı oranlarda soğurulması prensibine dayanmaktadır. Bu soğurma farkları, detektörler tarafından algılanır ve dijital verilere dönüştürülerek bir bilgisayar tarafından işlenir. BT’nin bu ayrıntılı görüntüleme yeteneği, başta onkoloji, travma, kardiyovasküler hastalıklar ve nöroloji gibi alanlarda olmak üzere birçok klinik uygulamada önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. BT teknolojisi zamanla gelişerek daha hızlı ve daha yüksek çözünürlüklü tarama yapabilen cihazlar haline gelmiştir. BT’nin bir diğer önemli gelişim alanı ise yapay zeka destekli görüntüleme ve rekonstrüksiyon teknikleridir. Yapay zeka, görüntü işleme sürecinde gürültüyü azaltarak, düşük dozlu taramalarda bile yüksek çözünürlük sunabilmektedir. Bu, hem hastaların maruz kaldığı radyasyon miktarını azaltmakta hem de tanı doğruluğunu arttırmaktadır. Yapay zeka algoritmaları tümör tespiti, anomali sınıflandırması, organ segmentasyonu ve hızlı tarama gibi klinik uygulamalarda önemli katkılar sunmaktadır. Yapay zeka destekli rekonstrüksiyon teknikleri, geleneksel yöntemlerden farklı olarak iteratif algoritmalarla görüntü kalitesini optimize ederek daha hassas ve güvenilir sonuçlar sağlamaktadır.
BT kullanımındaki temel avantajlardan biri, hızlı bir şekilde geniş bir klinik yelpazede güvenilir sonuçlar vermesidir. Bununla birlikte, BT taramalarında kullanılan radyasyonun potansiyel zararları da göz önünde bulundurulmalı ve özellikle pediatrik hastalar, hamileler ve sık tekrarlayan taramalara ihtiyaç duyulan hastalar için düşük doz protokolleri uygulanmalıdır. Ultra düşük doz BT teknikleri, gelişmiş detektörler ve yapay zeka tabanlı rekonstrüksiyon algoritmaları ile mümkün hale gelmiş ve radyasyon maruziyetini önemli ölçüde azaltırken tanısal doğruluğu koruma olanağı sunmuştur.
Sonuç olarak, BT tanı, tedavi planlaması ve izleme süreçlerinde vazgeçilmez bir araç haline gelmiştir. Teknolojinin gelişmesiyle birlikte BT cihazları, daha az radyasyonla daha hızlı ve yüksek çözünürlüklü görüntüler sağlayabilmektedir. Yapay zeka destekli yenilikler ve spektral BT gibi ileri teknikler, bu alandaki ilerlemeleri daha da hızlandırarak modern tıbbın ayrılmaz bir parçası haline gelmiştir.
Mikro-BT
Authors: Demir Hikmettin
Published: October 2024

Biyolojik bir yapının bilgisayarlı tomografi veya mikro bilgisayarlı tomografi (Mikro-CT) tarama verilerinin işlenmesi ve daha sonra üç boyutlu modelinin dijital ortamda modellenmesi, çok sayıda alanda kendine özgü uygulama alanları yaratmaktadır. Mikro-CT işlemi, dişin sert dokularının nitel ve nicel değerlendirmesini sağlayan bir yöntemdir. Mineral yoğunluklarını değerlendirerek erken olası çürük lezyonlarının teşhisinde katkı sağlar. Çürüklerin lokalizasyonunu ve genişliğini belirlemede doğru sonuçlar sağladığı yapılan çalışmalarla gösterilmiştir. Mikro-CT hem mineralize olmuş sert dokuların hem de yumuşak doku ve materyallerin görüntülenmesine imkan tanır. En önemli avantajı kullanılan objelerin zarar görmemesi ve ölçümlerin tekrarlanabilmesidir.
Metanoia and Ahimsa: Inputs in Inter-Religious Dialogue Between the Catholic Church and Jainism
Authors: Piscos James Loreto , Pandey Shrinetra
Published: October 2024

The study aims to unlock metanoia and Ahimsa as fundamental doctrines of Christianity and Jainism, respectively, that can bring harmony and peace through their character of inclusivity and listening. These are also important traits to achieve the goals of UNSDG that facilitated total human development in various spheres of life. Metanoia is an all-embracing Christian concept about change of heart, while Ahimsa is a Jainist doctrine on non-violence and causing no harm to any life form. In interreligious dialogue, their inputs open doors for transforming potentials that can address issues in achieving sustainable development. Husserl’s phenomenological framework aids in finding meeting points that can bridge different religious strands. His phenomenological approach provides listening and suspension of judgments to bridge and deepen meaningful encounters. The research contends that both Catholicism and Jainism quest for spiritual liberation as a goal. Christianity adheres that metanoia is a way to achieve that where, through change of heart, it brings individuals to nothingness, shown in the unconditional love exemplified by Jesus on the cross. Jainism meets this view where ahimsa is the foundational principle in achieving spiritual liberation. Ahimsa goes with the other two pillars, namely, anekanta (multiplicity of viewpoints) and aparigraha (non-possession as lifestyle). Christianity and Jainism intersected in their aspirations for well-being and total liberation. Both agreed that human beings need to purify through righteous actions or positive karma. Aside from the e-library method, the research engaged in actual research collaboration with Jainist scholars that deepened the study.  Through inclusivity and integration of common areas for social welfare achieved in inter-religious dialogue, the church’s agenda of synodality is facilitated.
Practices and Challenges on the Relationship to Support the Goals of Impact Ranked Universities in the Philippines
Authors: Baniaga Greg Emmanuel
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the collaborative efforts of Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) with NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By leveraging their academic capabilities, PHEIs ranked by the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking played a crucial role in addressing global challenges through a multi-sectoral approach. This study emphasized the importance of collaborating with regional NGOs and government agencies for policy-making and multi-sectoral dialogue in promoting participatory decision-making. It also highlighted the significance of international collaborations in standardizing data gathering and sharing best practices, thus enhancing the quality and impact of research related to public policy and sustainable development. PHEIs' engagement with NGOs was pivotal in mobilizing resources for community-targeted projects, including disaster risk reduction, health and well-being, educational outreach, and environmental conservation. These initiatives contributed to immediate community needs and built long-term resilience and sustainability. Findings revealed that PHEIs were not only centers of learning but also key players in the global sustainable development agenda. Their ability to bridge knowledge gaps, coupled with the operational reach of NGOs and the policy influence of government bodies, formed a powerful force for societal transformation. As the world progressed towards the 2030 Agenda, it was essential for PHEIs to strengthen partnerships, expand research scope, and enhance community engagement practices. This would not only advance the SDGs but also shape an inclusive and resilient sustainable future. The study called for continued innovation in partnership models and inclusive strategies that engaged all societal sectors, ensuring substantial and measurable progress towards the SDGs. The ongoing commitment of PHEIs would be crucial in achieving a sustainable world for future generations.
“Going beyond the margin” work ecology model: A Filipino representation of gay instructional leaders in basic education
Authors: Valdevieso Mark
Published: October 2024

There has been an abundance of foreign studies on queer leadership in schools, but significantly fewer in the country. This study was initiated for this very purpose: to have a vivid description of who the Filipino gay instructional leader is as embodied in his/her work ecology model. Through the use of grounded theory, the inclusion criteria were employed to ensure a thorough exploration of the experiences of seven (7) gay instructional leaders in leading their units. The leaders were selected using theoretical sampling to develop categories that explain the specific phenomenon and form a rich and nuanced theory. Throughout the process, the researcher considered theoretical sensitivity, purposeful sampling techniques, constant comparison, theoretical saturation, and flexibility in data collection and analysis. Queer leadership, as was grounded in the data collected, meant being challenged by the culture of heteronormative leadership in the country, which includes (but is not limited to) encountering pressure to conform to traditional gender roles, navigating toxic work environments, and facing gender stereotyping and biased treatment. Further, Filipino gay instructional leaders are distinguished in their PRIDE qualities-- Passion, Resilience, Inclusivity, Diversified Role as a Leader, and Empowering Others. These qualities help them to serve and lead schools effectively. The "Going Beyond the Margin" work ecology model, created using these same grounded qualities of a Filipino gay leader, is centered on inclusivity and symbolizes the progress made by these leaders toward achieving complete acceptance and acknowledgment of what they can contribute. However, there remain some individual and systemic issues in leadership that the Filipino gay leader continues to traverse.
Robot-Human Object Handover with Haptic Input and Visual Feedback
Authors: Velasco-Guillen Rodrigo , Krämer Maximilian , Hoffmann Frank , Bertram Torsten , Beckerle Philipp
Published: October 2024

When working together, human and robots complement each other’s abilities yielding more efficient task execution. The cognitive abilities of humans are complemented by physical robot support, reducing fatigue and stress, particularly in repetitive tasks. A robot-human handover is an example of interaction in which human and robot act in temporal and spatial concurrence, with particular relevance in scenarios without temporary object placement, such as service robotics. This physical and cognitive interaction between human and robot requires coordination and effective communication. This work concerns a robot-human object handover with a robot arm equipped with a two-finger robotic gripper. Mutual task awareness between human and robot is attained by both haptic and visual feedback. A force/torque sensor measures the grasp forces imposed by the human which eventually trigger the release of the object. The handover behavior releases the object once force and torque thresholds are exceeded. The decision rule aggregates direct and integral measures of the force/torque signal. In other words, the gripper releases either if the human imposes a significant force or a medium force over an extended period of time. Furthermore, a lighting ring in the robot wrist provides the user with visual feedback on the force exerted and indicates a forthcoming grip release. The evaluation of the algorithm considers the qualitative individual human perception of the naturality of the handover with and without visual feedback. Results show that merely static thresholds w.r.t. direct force and torque measures provide an effective handover but parameterization proved difficult as the algorithm does not adapt to the conditions of the handover. An adaptive threshold based on integral measures attained better results when parameterized for maximum adaptability. Furthermore, visual feedback has a positive impact on the human perception of the naturality of the handover as users receive information on the required force for attaining an object release.
Zur Übertragbarkeit der Ähnlichkeitstransformation von LTI auf Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy Systeme
Authors: Schulte Horst , Kusche Stephan
Published: October 2024

In diesem Beitrag wird die Übertragbarkeit der Ähnlichkeitstransformation von linearen zeitinvarianten Zustandsraummodellen auf Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy Systeme untersucht. Dabei wird die für den modellbasierten Regelungsentwurf wichtige Klasse der Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy Systeme mit jeweils einem Zustandsraummodell pro Regel in der Konklusion behandelt. Die Ähnlichkeitstransformation für Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy (TSF) Systeme lässt sich entweder nur auf die einzelnen lokalen Zustandsraummodelle (I) oder auf das gesamte Takagi-Sugeno Fuzzy System (II) anwenden. Bei der Variante II handelt es sich um eine nichtlineare oder lineare parameter-variable Transformation, wodurch das transformierte System auch von der Ableitung der Prämissenvariablen abhängt, die im allgemeinen jedoch unbekannt ist und abgeschätzt werden muss. Untersuchungen zu II wurden bereits in [1] durchgeführt. Wird die Ähnlichkeitstransformation dagegen nur auf die Konklusion der TSF Systeme angewandt, erhält man lokale Modelle, die äquivalent bezüglich des Eingangs/ Ausgangsverhaltens und der Eigendynamik des Ursprungssystems sind, sich allerdings nicht mehr wie bei TSF Systeme üblich auf einen gemeinsamen Zustandsvektor beziehen lassen. In dieser Arbeit wird ein Näherungsverfahren für die lokale Ähnlichkeitstransformation (I) vorgestellt, bei der die wichtigsten Anteile aller Zustandsraumtransformationen in einem gemeinsamen Zustandsvektor zusammengefasst werden. Die Anwendbarkeit dieses Verfahren wird anhand von typischen Aufgabenstellungen der Kontrolltheorie aufgezeigt.
The Effect of Price and Promotion on Purchasing Decisions for Alexandre Christie Watches in Palembang City
Authors: Yohanes Kris Yehuda , Megawati Megawati
Published: October 2024

In today's digital era, effective Marketing Public Relations (MPR) strategies are crucial for businesses to remain competitive and increase consumer engagement. This research aims to analyse the influence of price and promotion on purchasing decisions for Alexandre Christie watches in Palembang City. The sample includes 100 respondents selected using purposive sampling, and data was collected through questionnaires with a Likert scale. The research employed multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 25. The findings reveal that both price and promotion variables significantly and positively impact purchasing decisions, partially and simultaneously. This study contributes to the growing body of literature by highlighting the importance of targeted pricing strategies and digital promotions in influencing consumer behaviour, particularly in the fashion accessory market. The results suggest that businesses should maintain competitive prices and leverage promotions to align with market demands and consumer preferences.
Optimal micro-pump-storage system for the average Greek hotel with PV generation
Authors: Kosmopoulos Dimitrios K. , Bideris-Davos Admitos A. , Vovos Panagis N.
Published: October 2024

In this paper, a modern micro-scale pumped hydro storage system that is specifically designed to operate in coordination with photovoltaics installed at the roof of an average Greek hotel is presented. The fictitious hotel chosen as a case study, displays the energy profile of an average sea-side hotel around the Mediterranean Sea, while photovoltaics’ energy generation is assumed to follow the typical production profile of such sites. Pumped hydro storage and photovoltaic generation, size and cost have been appropriately modeled so that they realistically simulate their operational scheme, while also considering the spatial and technical characteristics and limitations of such projects. Results derived from the implementation of such a scheme into the Average Greek hotel demonstrated significant monetary benefits, accompanied with a substantial net annual profit and low payback period of the investment.
Influence of Powder Moisture on The Quality in Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M)
Authors: Johannsen Jan , Abraham Sachin , Dorbandt Torben , Kluge Maximilian , Matthes Sebastian , Streinz Maximilian
Published: October 2024

The impact of powder moisture on the quality of additively manufactured parts through laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) is investigated in this study. Pre-alloyed AlSi10Mg powder was artifi-cial moistened by aging in a climate chamber under regulated conditions of relative humidity and temperature. Various powder batches, ranging from 85 ppm to 1767 ppm water content, were pre-pared and processed by PBF-LB/M using diverse sets of process parameters. The printed speci-mens were examined for relative density, mechanical properties, and oxygen content.\n The findings demonstrate a correlation between the moisture content in the powder and both me-chanical properties and oxygen content. Notably, a decline in the quality of printed AlSi10Mg speci-mens is observed when the moisture content exceeds 189 ppm water content in the powder. This study sheds light on the criticality of moisture in powder, providing valuable insights for ensuring the production of high-quality additively manufactured components.
Influence Of Carbon Content On Microstructural And Mechanical Properties Of Oxide-Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) Ferritic Steels
Authors: Guy E. , Guillou R. , Boulnat X. , Perez M. , Malaplate J.
Published: October 2024

ODS steels are serious candidates for fuel cladding in 4th generation nuclear fast fission and fusion reactors. Meanwhile nano-precipitation is beneficial, the presence of a coarse precipitation (mostly carbides) usually known to deteriorate mechanical properties, could be detrimental.\n In this study, two ODS ferritic steels with different carbon contents (200 ppm and 700 ppm) have been elaborated by powder metallurgy and consolidated by Hot Isostatic Pressing, in order to evaluate C-rich precipitates influence on microstructural and mechanical properties.\n Nano-precipitates analysis revealed that nano-oxides size and density were similar in low and high carbon content materials. Microstructure examination showed a bimodal grain size for both materials, with equivalent mean size. Coarse precipitation of Cr23C6 only occurred in the higher C content material with an elongated shape, located at grain boundaries. Impact toughness properties are highly degraded when C content is increased, as C-rich precipitates act as initiation sites of failure.
Advanced Characterization Of Cemented Carbides Sintered Under Different Conditions
Authors: Sandoval A. , Larrimbe L. , Lavigne O. , Girman V. , Sedlak R. , Luzin V. , Serra M. , Méndez M. T.
Published: October 2024

Cemented carbide samples with 12 wt.% of binder content and fine and coarse WC grain size are sintered in two different cycles (SC1 and SC2). After assessing the mechanical properties, it is found that sintering conditions affect the hardness-toughness trade-off relationship found in hardmetals. To understand the effect of temperature, materials are deeply characterized by neutron diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). No substantial difference is observed in the average stress state between fine-grained samples sintered in both conditions. TEM observations reveal same dislocation density for finer specimens, independently on sintering temperature. Nevertheless, further investigation in coarser material discloses that intrinsic plasticity changes when sintering at higher temperatures, showing a greater dislocation density and the presence of stacking faults within WC grains.
Life Cycle Assessment Of Recycled WC-Co Through Zinc Processing
Authors: Marttila Veera , Kivikytö-Reponen Päivi , Lagerbom Juha , Huttunen-Saarivirta Elina
Published: October 2024

Up to date, the environmental benefits of recycling cemented carbides, such as tungsten carbide cobalt (WC-Co), in comparison to their primary production, have been addressed only by a few research groups globally. However, the recycling of key elements, tungsten and cobalt, is crucial for supply security, as they are identified as Critical Raw Materials (CRM) by the European Commission [1]. Primary production of WC-Co, besides relying on scarce raw materials, requires high amounts of chemicals and energy. In this study, we focus on the recycling of WC-Co through zinc processing, for which the environmental impacts have not been reported earlier in the open literature. \n This study presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) for sintered WC-Co cemented carbide “bits” made from recycled WC-Co. The benefit of recycling WC-Co products is illustrated by comparing the LCA results to existing literature based on the primary production and alternative circular route of recycling.
Investigation Of High-Productivity Parameter Sets For L-PBF Of Next Generation Al-Sc-Alloy
Authors: Rommel Daniel , Schunk Christopher , Wielenberg Christoph , Palm Frank
Published: October 2024

A next generation Al-Sc-alloy (Scancromal® (Al-Cr-Sc-Zr)) was printed using L-PBF technology. Compared to the more familiar Scalmalloy® (Al-Mg-Sc-Zr-Mn) the new material concept Scancromal® offers several advantages regarding process stability. Focus of the investigation was to explore the potential of such tailored alloy regarding maximum productivity utilizing increased layer thickness and laser power. Processing windows for two build layer thicknesses: 50 and 100 µm and two laser powers: 370 and 740 W were explored in order to identify parameter combinations to create dense (high strength & ductile) material and at the same time achieving highest build rates. The most promising combinations were down selected to print additional samples for microstructural and mechanical characterization. Samples were analyzed in “as printed” and heat-treated states to enable conclusions regarding processing parameters and resulting microstructure in addition to mechanical properties. Therefore, tensile properties were evaluated at room and elevated temperature.