bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamics of Workforce Diversity in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Gidi Mihretu Shanko , Debela Kenenisa Lemi , Kero Chalchissa Amentie
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to understand the dynamics of diversity in higher educational institutions in Ethiopia particularly the dynamics in terms of gender, marital status, age, religious and educational status. The study also emphasized on main diversity dimensions as: diversity climate, organizational justice, identity, values, schema and communication practices in higher educational institutions.
Theoretical Framework: This study which deals with the dynamics of diversity in higher educational institutions in Ethiopia is based on the taxonomy of work place diversity used by Tailer (2011).
 
Methods: The study is conducted using descriptive research design and mixed approach. The researchers describe the gender diversities and infer something based on the empirical evidences available. The Universities were selected using convenience sampling and self-administered questionnaires were distributed to respondents.
 
Results and Conclusion: Diversity is one of the buzzwords of our contemporary organizational realm as lack of diversity affects their performance in different perspective. Gender, marital status, age, religion and educational status were the diversity dimensions considered to see the dynamics of diversity.  The analysis indicated that Ethiopian higher educational institutions are diversified in terms of the indicated variables and especially are advised to focus on gender and religion diversities. The diversity taxonomy result indicated the following:  availability of inclusive climate, fair treatment of employees and hence, they perceive as they are part and parcel of their organization. Furthermore, employees are not subject to stereotyping at work and availability of a clear communication system in Ethiopian higher educational institutions.
 
Finding and Implication: Diversity can manifest in many ways and it is expressed as the differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, upbringing, and philosophical views are just a few ways in which people can be diverse. Hence, leaders of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Ethiopia thus need to create an environment where people with diverse attributes work together to achieve enhanced organizational performance.
The influence of product quality and service quality on consumer satisfaction
Authors: Ahyani Ahyani
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of product and service quality on customer satisfaction at Andaf Corp Digital Printing in Bekasi. The research methodology used is the Associative method. The population in this study were all consumers who purchased at Andaf Corp Digital Printing in 2021. As many as 1,990 people using the Slovin Formula, a sample of 95 respondents was obtained. Methods of data analysis using simple linear regression test the results showed that There is an effect of product quality on consumer satisfaction at Andaf Corp Digital Printing in Bekasi. There is an effect of service quality on customer satisfaction at Andaf Corp Digital Printing in Bekasi. There is an effect of product quality and service quality on customer satisfaction at Andaf Corp Digital Printing in Bekasi. The correlation value is 0.892. The value of the coefficient of determination is 79.6%.
APOIO PSICOSSOCIAL AS FAMÍLIAS COM FILHOS COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA)
Authors: Falcão Thais Farias , Da Silva Amanda Rengifo
Published: November 2023

Embora estejam em curso esforços para compreender o TEA e apoiar os indivíduos afetados e as suas famílias, ainda há muito a aprender sobre as origens, o desenvolvimento e o prognóstico da doença. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa que examina a literatura existente de 2016 a 2023, proveniente das bases de dados Scielo, Medline e PePSIC, seguindo a metodologia PRISMA. Dos 488 estudos inicialmente identificados, 10 foram selecionados para análise indicando que o sucesso da adaptação e resiliência familiar depende de vários fatores, incluindo a coesão familiar, o envolvimento ativo de todos os membros da família no enfrentamento dos desafios, a percepção da família sobre as perspectivas de desenvolvimento da criança e o apoio social e psicológico que recebem. Conclui-se que o acesso imediato a recursos sociais, orientação e terapias é vital para reforçar o apoio materno e familiar. Os psicólogos desempenham um papel fundamental na orientação das famílias na aceitação do diagnóstico e no estabelecimento de rotinas estruturadas para uma vida familiar harmoniosa, além da dinâmica entre pais e filhos, abrangendo interações entre pais, irmãos e outros membros da família, adequadas para crianças com Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo.
THẨM ĐỊNH PHƯƠNG PHÁP ĐỊNH LƯỢNG 5,6-DEHYDROKAVAIN TRONG LÁ CÂY RIỀNG ẤM (ALPINIA ZEZUMBET) VÀ BỘT RIỀNG ẤM BẰNG KỸ THUẬT SẮC KÝ LỎNG HIỆU NĂNG CAO
Authors: Lê Thị Cúc , Lê Hồng Dũng , Nguyễn Văn Sỹ
Published: November 2023

Mục tiêu: Thẩm định phương pháp định lượng 5,6-dehydrokavain (DK) trong lá cây riềng ấm (Alpinia zezumbet) và bột riềng ấm bằng kỹ thuật sắc ký lỏng hiệu năng cao với detector mảng diod.
Phương pháp: 5,6-dehydrokavain được chiết ra khỏi nền mẫu bằng cách siêu âm trong methanol tại 40 oC; sau đó được tách qua cột C8 với pha động gồm methanol và axit acetic 1%. Thời gian phân tích là 10 phút, detector cài đặt bước sóng phát hiện tại 343 nm. Các thông số thẩm định thực hiện theo hướng dẫn của AOAC 2016.
Kết quả: Khoảng tuyến tính của phương pháp từ 0,05 µg/ml tới 10 µg/ml với hệ số tương quan r= 1. Giới hạn phát hiện của 5,6 - dehydrokavain trong nền mẫu lá tươi và bột lá lần lượt là 30,3 µg/100g, 60,6 µg/100g, giới hạn định lượng lần lượt là 100 µg/100g và 200 µg/100g. Phương pháp có độ thu hồi trong khoảng từ 99,7-104,4 %, với độ lặp lại (RSD%) từ 1,0-6,6 %.
Kết luận: Các thông số thẩm định của phương pháp đều đạt yêu cầu theo hướng dẫn của AOAC. Đây là phương pháp đơn giản, đáng tin cậy và có thể sử dụng để nghiên cứu, xác định hàm lượng 5,6 - dehydrokavain trong lá và bột riềng ấm.
ASTAXANTHIN TỪ VI TẢO: ỨNG DỤNG VÀ THÁCH THỨC TRONG QUÁ TRÌNH SẢN XUẤT VÀ THƯƠNG MẠI
Authors: Nguyễn Phú Thọ , Nguyễn Hữu Thanh
Published: November 2023

Astaxanthin nguồn gốc từ vi tảo gần đây đã thu hút được sự quan tâm bởi tiềm năng ứng dụng trong thực phẩm, dược phẩm dinh dưỡng, dược phẩm, thức ăn chăn nuôi, và mỹ phẩm. Astaxanthin được sử dụng như một chất bổ sung dinh dưỡng, chất chống oxy hóa, chống viêm, chống ung thư, kích thích miễn dịch. Astaxanthin có thể ngăn ngừa bệnh đường tiêu hóa, bệnh tiểu đường, bệnh tim mạch, và rối loạn thoái hóa thần kinh. Hầu hết các đặc tính này là do khả năng chống oxy hóa cao của astaxanthin, cao hơn nhiều so với các hợp chất tự nhiên đã biết khác. Tuy nhiên, việc phát triển thương mại vẫn còn ở giai đoạn đầu do chi phí sản xuất cao, những khó khăn kỹ thuật trong quá trình chế biến tiếp theo và các vấn đề liên quan đến tính khả dụng sinh học của phân tử sinh học này. Đánh giá hiện tại tập trung vào các ứng dụng công nghiệp của astaxanthin và những thách thức phải đối mặt trong quá trình sản xuất thương mại.
MỘT SỐ CHỈ SỐ NHÂN TRẮC DINH DƯỠNG CỦA SINH VIÊN CHÍNH QUY NĂM THỨ NHẤT NGÀNH Y KHOA VÀ DƯỢC HỌC TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC THÁI BÌNH NĂM 2023
Authors: Nguyễn Trung Hiếu , Trần Khánh Thu , Vũ Duy Tùng
Published: November 2023

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá một số chỉ số nhân trắc dinh dưỡng của sinh viên (SV) chính quy năm thứ nhất ngành Y khoa và Dược học trường Đại học Y Dược Thái Bình năm 2023.
Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả qua cuộc điều tra cắt ngang được thực hiện trên 379 sinh viên nhằm thu thập các số đo nhân trắc của cơ thể. Tỷ lệ thiếu năng lượng trường diễn và thừa cân-béo phì được phân loại theo hướng dẫn của Tổ chức Y tế Thế giới năm 1998.
Kết quả: Chiều cao trung bình của SV nam là 168,7 ± 5,6cm và nữ là 156,2 ± 4,9cm. Cân nặng trung bình của nam là 60,8 ± 9,9kg và nữ là 49,2 ± 7,1kg. Tỷ lệ và khối lượng mỡ cơ thể của SV nam thấp hơn so với SV nữ (13,8 ± 5,8% so với 25,3 ± 5,4% và 8,9 ± 5,0 kg so với 12,9 ± 4,6 kg). Tỷ lệ thiếu năng lượng trường diễn (CED) của SV là 24%, trong đó tỷ lệ CED của SV ngành Y là 20,9% thấp hơn so với SV ngành Dược là 27,7%. Tỷ lệ thừa cân, béo phì (TC-BP) của SV là 8,4%, trong đó SV ngành Y chiếm 7,8%, tỷ lệ này thấp hơn so với SV ngành Dược là 9,2%.
Kết luận: Tỷ lệ thiếu năng lượng trường diễn và thừa cân-béo phì ở sinh viên trường Đại học Y Dược Thái Bình ở mức cao. Nhà trường và gia đình cần quan tâm hơn nữa đến chế độ dinh dưỡng và tổ chức các buổi giáo dục dinh dưỡng cho sinh viên.
MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM NHÂN TRẮC VÀ LỐI SỐNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG TÝP 2 CHƯA ĐẠT MỤC TIÊU KIỂM SOÁT ĐƯỜNG HUYẾT
Authors: Trần Thị Nương , Phạm Ngọc Khái , Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Nhung , Lê Minh Hiếu , Dương Thị An
Published: November 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả đặc điểm nhân trắc và lối sống ở bệnh nhân đái tháo đường týp 2 chưa đạt mục tiêu kiểm soát đường huyết.
Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang được thực hiện trên 500 bệnh nhân đái tháo đường týp 2 chưa đạt mục tiêu kiểm soát đường máu (HbA1c >7%).
Kết quả: Đối tượng nghiên cứu có 44,6% nam giới, tuổi trung bình 65,4 năm, HbA1c trung bình 8,12%, BMI trung bình 22,2 kg/m2 và 37,8% thừa cân-béo phì. Tỷ lệ bệnh nhân hút thuốc lá, sử dụng rượu bia, tập thể dục < 5 lần/tuần, và không có thói quen dinh dưỡng tốt lần lượt là 22,0%, 16,4%, 53,2% và 33,2%.
Kết luận: Bệnh nhân đái tháo đường týp 2 chưa đạt mục tiêu kiểm soát đường huyết có tỷ lệ cao thừa cân-béo phì và các yếu tố nguy cơ tim mạch khác như hút thuốc lá, uống rượu, bia và ít hoạt động thể lực, và có thói quen dinh dưỡng không tốt.
The role of self-awareness in achieving strategic renewal An analytical study of the opinions of administrative leaders in a sample of Iraqi private universities
Authors: Aboud Ali Noor , Abdullah  AL-Shilema Maysoon
Published: November 2023

This study aims to clarify the role of self-awareness as an independent variable represented by (the cognitive dimension, the emotional dimension, the behavioral dimension, and self-confidence) in achieving strategic renewal as a dependent variable represented by (exploratory strategic renewal, investment strategic renewal, and strategic renewal at the level of Entrepreneurship, leadership participation), and the descriptive analytical approach was adopted, in order to present the theoretical side of the study, and analyze and interpret the data obtained. University Heritage), and an intentional random sample was selected, with (60) individuals from the administrative leaders in (10) faculties of The surveyed universities, and a questionnaire was distributed to them, (53) valid questionnaires were answered for analysis, and the data was analyzed by adopting a set of statistical methods in the (SPSS) program, in order to test hypotheses, and verify their validity, and based on the results of the description and diagnosis of the study variables, and their dimensions And for the results of testing the relationships that were identified, the study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are: There is a significant correlation between self-awareness and strategic renewal, as well as a significant effect of self-awareness in strategic renewal, and the study included A number of proposals for universities, the most important of which is the need to increase the interest of the surveyed universities in self-awareness because of its role in achieving strategic renewal and making it a part of its culture and working to disseminate it at all levels of the university and encourage the presentation of innovative and creative ideas that contribute to investing in leaders' self-awareness perceptions.
TOWARDS QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL: IN DEFENCE OF UNIVERSAL JUSTICE
Authors: Waghid Yusef
Published: November 2023

This article seeks to show as to how a notion of universal justice, the rationale behind quality education, can be achieved through actions such as ummah (communal engagement), shūrā (public deliberation) and jihād (just striving which includes the recognition of the rights of others). Thereafter, it is argued as to why and how these acts of justice are linked to various conceptions of Islamic education, namely, taʿlīm (socialisation), tarbiyah (individuation) and ta’dīb (good action). In the last part of the article, the author draws on an empirical study to show as to how virtues of Islamic education can be used in an institution of higher learning to stimulate discussions about achieving universal justice.
Evaluation of Antibacterial Efficacy of Citrus maxima (Burm). Merr. Peel Extracts on Pathogenic Bacterial Isolates
Authors: Gogoi Indrani , Saikia Shyamalima
Published: November 2023

Plants are feasible alternatives to conventional antibacterial therapies due to the various bioactive compounds they contain. Since the dawn of time, people have employed plants as medicine to cure a wide range of illnesses. Citrus maxima (Burm). Merr. is a commonly grown plant in Asian countries including India and its different parts are used to treat various health problems. The objective of the current study is to analyze antibacterial efficacy of Citrus maxima peel extract. The extract was investigated that exhibited potential antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria Shigella flexneri, Escherichia coli followed by Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus varied concentrations. The best inhibition was showed by acetone peel extract against S. flexneri and B. subtilis at 50 mg/mL with zones of diameter of 15.50 ± 1.25 (mm) and 12.66±0.86 (mm) respectively. The peel extracts demonstrated the highest antibacterial activity against S. flexneri with MIC of 0.39 mg/mL. However, ethyl acetate extract showed negligible antibacterial activity. The current findings confirmed that acetone extract of C. maximum peel exhibited bactericidal effect on S. flexneri suggesting that it could be utilized as a substitute medication to treat a variety of disorders caused by pathogenic bacteria.
Isolation and Characterization of a Potential Proteinase Producing Mammaliicoccus sciuri from the Gut of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini)
Authors: Mwchahary Hatarkhi , Brahma Dulur , Das Debajani , Das Sandeep
Published: November 2023

Proteinase, a group of enzymes responsible for the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, plays pivotal role in various biological processes such as digestion, protein turnover and immune function. Eri silkworms, which are known for their silk production, are of great interest not only in the agricultural industry but also from a microbiological perspective due to the diverse microbial community residing in their gut. This investigation spotlights the isolation, characterization and evaluation of enzyme activity of putative proteinase-producing bacteria from eri silkworm. The study identified Mammaliicoccus sciuri as a potential proteinase producing gram positive, coccus with an enzyme activity of 0.115 ± 0.003 U/ml. Biochemical characterization unveils its involvement in various physiological roles. These findings hold promise for the development of novel probiotics applications aimed at improving the health and growth of silkworm and other animal species. Furthermore, exploring protease-producing gut bacteria in eri silkworm could offer valuable insights for both industrial and ecological applications.
A study of complete lattices of covering spaces
Authors: Rana Pravanjan Kumar , Hossain Sarmad
Published: November 2023

Let C(X) denote the set of all covering spaces (X', x', p) of (X,x) where (X,x) are path connected,locally path connected and semilocally simply connected pointed topological spaces. In [1], it is shown that (C(X),≥) is a lattice with respect to the partial order relation ≥. Also (C(X),≥) is a modular, bounded and complete lattice when π(X,x) is abelian. In this paper, we will study some properties of the complete lattice (C(X), ≥).
Reachability in complete t-ary trees
Authors: Abayo Sylvester Arthur , Okoth Isaac Owino , Kasyoki Donnie Munyao
Published: November 2023

Mathematical trees such as Cayley trees, plane trees, binary trees, noncrossing trees, t-ary trees among others have been studied extensively. Reachability of vertices as a statistic has been studied in Cayley trees, plane trees, noncrossing trees and recently in t-ary trees where all edges are oriented from vertices of lower label towards vertices of higher label. In this paper, we obtain closed formulas as well as asymptotic formulas for the number of complete t-ary trees in which there are paths of a given length such that the terminal vertex is a sink, leaf sink, first child and non-first child. We also obtain number of trees in which there is a leftmost path of a given length.
Sliding window method for measurable functions on neutrosophic normed spaces
Authors: M. Jeyaraman  , S. Iswariya  , V. Jeyanthi  , A.N. Mangayarkkarasi
Published: November 2023

We aim to introduce the nonnegative real-valued functions class and the research of Mursaleen and Mohiuddin. We introduce the sliding window idea approaches within the neutrosophic normed spaces range [0;∞) for real-valued measurable functions in order to accomplish aim. Additionally,using summability techniques, we derive a number of theorems and samples.
Two new conjugate gradient methods in unconstrained optimization problems
Authors: Ayinde Semiu , Agboola Sunday , Adelodun Joseph , Hassan Samuel
Published: November 2023

Zheng Y. and Zheng B. in [14] modiﬁed Dai-Liao conjugate gradient method to come up with two new Dai-Liao-type conjugate gradient methods. These methods were shown to have satisﬁed descent condition taken into consideration the strong Wolfe line search. Convergence for objective functions were also guarantied. In this work, two new conjugate gradient methods are introduced in line with the work of Zheng Y. and Zheng B. [14] by changing the ﬁrst term in AyO-CG method [3] to solve unconstrained non-linear optimization problems. Descent properties of these methods are shown and guarantied. Convergence analyses of these methods in line with strong Wolfe conditions showed that they are globally convergent. Comparison based on Dolan More performance proﬁle of the numerical strength of these methods with the two modiﬁed Dai-Laio type methods proved that our methods compare favorably well with them
Novel finite difference approach to discretize the symplectic dirac operator
Authors: Patra Rashmirekha , Satapathy Nihar Ranjan
Published: November 2023

Symplectic Dirac operator is an intertwining differential operator. Discretising symplectic Dirac operator gives a new direction to study the quantum space. The construction of discrete symplectic Dirac operator requires the theory of discrete symplectic Clifford analysis or the concept of discrete symplectic connections, which are not explained in literature. In this work, a discretization approach for symplectic Dirac operator is suggested by considering the forward and backward basis vectors on symplectic Clifford algebra. The suggested discrete symplectic Dirac operator is  Ds=Ds++Ds- where the Ds+ and Ds- are the forward and backward discrete symplectic Dirac operators, respectively. The new discrete symplectic Dirac operator gives the factorization of discrete Laplacian on symplectic spaces. Further, we establish commutation relations involving forward and backward discrete symplectic Dirac operators in the representation theory.
Machine learning methods in time series forecasting: a review
Authors: Kamolov Saidjon , Iskhakov Dilshod , Ziyaev Bakhrom
Published: November 2023

The improvements in machine learning algorithms have spurred their application in various fields. In this paper, we consider the use of machine learning in financial forecasting. Our review consists of two parts': data driven approaches and model-based solutions. We discuss state-of-the-art literature in this field and analyze future trends.
Exploration of User Acceptance Level of I-Bontang Mobile Application Technology with Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Approach at Bontang City Regional Library
Authors: Febriaryanti Retno
Published: November 2023

In the era of globalization, people are increasingly demanding to always want to get fast, cheap, comfortable, and precise services. As a service that runs library affairs, this phenomenon is a challenge for libraries to always make transformations in a better direction to maintain regional literacy levels. Therefore, this research was conducted to assess the factors of user acceptance of the application of the i-Bontang digital library system to users of Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Bontang. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, researchers analyzed the locus of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of various latent variables including behavior intention to use, actual system to use, relevance, subjective norms, screen design, mobility, trust in content, library assistance, computer literacy, trust in content, and level of infrastructure. Not only that, measurements were also carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through the overall model fit test, validity test, and reliability test with a t-value > 1.96. The results of this study indicate that perceived ease of use is influenced by several variables such as screen design, mobility, librarian assistance, and computer literacy, while perceived usefulness is influenced by variables perceived ease of use, relevance, subjective norms, trust in content, and level of infrastructure. From this research it is proven that the actual system to use variable shows the strongest influence on the behavioral intention to use variable. In the end, the TAM model has helped assess the components in digital library acceptance with the hope that management in implementing systems such as i-Bontang can develop further.
PENGEMBANGAN PROGRAM EDUKASI KEBIDANAN UNTUK REMAJA TENTANG KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI
Authors: Fitriani Rani , Mesi Setiana Eva
Published: November 2023

Comprehensive sexual education for adolescents is important in efforts to improve their reproductive health. This article presents community service conducted at MA Plus Walisongo, North Lampung, with the aim of developing a midwifery education program that focuses on adolescent reproductive health. Through outreach, counseling, and training, this program aims to increase youth's knowledge and awareness about reproductive anatomy, menstruation, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and wise decisions in sexual life. The method used involved a comprehensive sex education module, group discussions, and question and answer sessions. The results of this dedication show an increase in youth's knowledge and understanding of reproductive health, as well as increased awareness of safe and responsible reproductive health practices. This program has also succeeded in reducing the risk of teenage pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. In conclusion, this community service makes a positive contribution in improving adolescent reproductive health at MA Plus Walisongo, North Lampung, and emphasizes the importance of accurate, scientific and dignified sexual education as a solution to addressing adolescent reproductive health problems.
Algorithmic Discriminations and Their Ethical Impacts on Knowledge Organization: A Thematic Domain-Analysis
Authors: Bagatini José Augusto , Guimarães José Augusto Chaves
Published: November 2023

Personal data play a fundamental role in contemporary socioeconomic dynamics, with one of its primary aspects being the potential to facilitate discriminatory situations. This situation impacts the knowledge organization field especially because it considers personal data as elements (facets) to categorize persons under an economic and sometimes discriminatory perspective. The research corpus was collected at Scopus and Web of Science until the end of 2021, under the terms “data discrimination”, “algorithmic bias”, “algorithmic discrimination” and “fair algorithms”. The obtained results allowed to infer that the analyzed knowledge domain predominantly incorporates personal data, whether in its behavioral dimension or in the scope of the so-called sensitive data. These data are susceptible to the action of algorithms of different orders, such as relevance, filtering, predictive, social ranking, content recommendation and random classification. Such algorithms can have discriminatory biases in their programming related to gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, religion, age, social class, socioeconomic profile, physical appearance, and political positioning.
Ethical Issues in Control by Algorithms: The User is the Content
Authors: Segundo Rosa San , Martínez-Ávila Daniel , Montoya José Antonio Frías
Published: November 2023

In this paper we discuss some ethical issues and challenges of the use of algorithms on the web from the perspective of knowledge organization. We review some of the problems that these algorithms and the filter bubbles pose for the users. We contextualize these issues within the user-based approaches to knowledge organization in a larger sense. We review some of the technologies that have been developed to counter these problems as well as initiatives from the knowledge organization field. We conclude with the necessity of adopting a critical and ethical stance towards the use of algorithms on the web and the need for an education in knowledge organization that addresses these issues.
Standardization and the Neglect of Museum Objects: An Infrastructure-Based Approach for Inclusive Integration of Cultural Artifacts
Authors: Tran Quoc-Tan
Published: November 2023

The paper examines the integration of born-digital and digitized content into an outdated classification system within the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. It underscores the predicament encountered by smaller to medium-sized cultural institutions as they navigate between adhering to established knowl­edge management systems and preserving an expanding array of contemporary cultural artifacts. The perspective of infrastructure studies is employed to scrutinize the representation of diverse viewpoints and voices within the museum’s collections. The study delves into museum personnel’s challenges in cataloging and classifying ethnographic objects utilizing a numerical-alphabetical categorization scheme from the 1930s. It presents an analysis of the limitations inherent in this method, along with its implications for the assimilation of emerging forms of born-digital and digitized objects. Through an exploration of the case of category 74, as observed at the Museum of European Cultures, the study illustrates the complexities of replacing pre-existing systems due to their intricate integration into the socio-technical components of the museum’s information infrastructure. The paper reflects on how resource-constrained cultural institutions can take a proactive and ethical approach to knowl­edge management, re-evaluating their knowl­edge infrastructure to promote inclusion and ensure adaptability.
Antibiotic Resistance Clinical Research in Iran: A Scoping Review
Authors: Bonyani Atousa , Mesgarpour Bita , Taheri Forouzan , Nasiri Mohammad Javad , Soleimani Fatemeh , Khorasani Elahe , Kabiri Payam , Hosseinzadeh Maryam
Published: November 2023

Context: In recent years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global public health threat. Health system decision-makers need valid and reliable situation analysis to better plan for mitigating this threat. Objectives: This scoping review investigated the research gaps in AMR publications in Iran and provided an evidential base to support the identification of priority research to better address antibiotic resistance needs in Iran. Methods: A search of academic databases, including Scopus, Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), Web of Science, MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Iranian Database of Medical Literature (IDML), was performed in February 2018. The identified studies evaluated the resistance or susceptibility of antibiotics against any bacteria in an Iranian population. Title, abstract, and full-text screening were conducted, and the included studies were accordingly analyzed with respect to the study protocol. Results: From 37,769 identified studies, 1,718 studies met all inclusion criteria. These studies evaluated the susceptibility of 131 antibiotics to 82 types of bacteria by conducting 3,509 antibiotic resistance tests. Ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and gentamicin had the highest number of studies, samples, and tested bacteria. Regarding the characteristics of the studies, 306 studies had an insufficient explicit definition of study characteristics, 231 studies published their results more than three years after conducting them, and 803 studies (46.7%) were published in local journals. Conclusions: Considering the importance of the AMR crisis, this scoping review debates the low quality of reporting in AMR-related publications in Iran despite extensive research.
Bioinformatic Identification of Hub Genes Related to Menopause-Obesity Paradox in Breast Cancer
Authors: Hosseinpour Zahra , Rezaei-Tavirani Mostafa , Akbari Mohammad Esmaeil
Published: November 2023

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers in women, significantly contributing to cancer-related death in the modern world. Obesity, as a worldwide epidemic besides the menopausal status, has a paradoxical association with BC. Objectives: To determine the molecular mechanisms underlying the paradoxical effects of obesity on BC, a comprehensive systems biology analysis was performed. Methods: Data retrieval, data preprocessing, and differential expression analysis were conducted. Weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) identified the gene modules associated with clinical traits. Network analysis and hub gene identification techniques revealed key regulatory genes, and functional enrichment analysis uncovered biological pathways related to hub genes. A logistic regression model was developed to predict menopausal status based on hub genes. Additionally, gene expression analysis of two important genes was performed by qPCR. Results: The study identified the hub genes and molecular pathways (the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, proteoglycans in cancer, and lipid metabolic and atherosclerosis pathways) associated with the obesity paradox in BC based on menopausal statutes. Conclusions: These results may improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the effects of body mass on BC and assist in identifying biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for treating obese postmenopausal women with BC.
A New Duplication in 668 to 672 Sites of UL54 Gene in Cytomegalovirus Ganciclovir Resistant Liver Transplanted Patients
Authors: Jalilsani Leila , Yaghobi Ramin , Geramizadeh Bita , Afshari Afsoon , Karimi MohammadHossein
Published: November 2023

Background: In liver transplant recipients, human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a significant concern. Ganciclovir is the preferred medication for treating widespread CMV infections. In some cases, patients might require high doses of treatment for CMV infections that are resistant to ganciclovir, although liver transplant patients who have received extended ganciclovir and valganciclovir prophylaxis have reported infrequent cases of ganciclovir-resistant CMV infections. Mutations in the UL54 gene, responsible for encoding deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase, can result in resistance. Objectives: In this study, the focus was on UL54 mutations and their association with ganciclovir resistance. Methods: In this study, 23 liver transplant recipients who were admitted to the transplant departments of Namazi and Abu Ali Sina hospitals were examined. Cytomegalovirus infection was then confirmed in them using the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. The UL54 mutations were found after electrophoresis using the nested PCR method, and the PCR products were subsequently sequenced using the Sanger method. Sequence analysis and locating of UL54 mutations were performed using Finch software (version 1.4.0). Results: After sequencing 52 samples from 23 patients, 25 mutations in the UL54 gene were identified in 9 patients who were CMV-infected, occurring at a median of 32 days after transplant. These mutations, including S655L (10/9, 40%), N685S (8/9, 32%), F669L (4/9, 16%), A688V (2/9, 8%), and the novel AK124703.1: p.V668-G672dup (1/9, 4%), were detected in 9 liver transplant recipients over a median period of 2 years in the UL54 gene. Furthermore, a phylogenetic analysis was conducted to investigate the origins of these mutations in CMV isolated from the Iranian population. Conclusions: Considering that treatment with the drug ganciclovir has led to resistance mutations, particularly the new AK124703.1:p.V668-G672dup mutation, and inefficiency in treatment, it is necessary to determine drug-resistant CMV strains and closely monitor these patients. This includes determining viral load, assessing response to treatment, and identifying non-response at regular intervals until the viral load is completely eradicated in order to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.
Developing a Structural Model of Reading Comprehension for Third, Fourth, and Fifth-Grade Students in Persian Language Schools of Tehran Based on the Perfetti Theoretical Framework
Authors: Raghibdoust Shahla , Malekmohammadi Haleh
Published: November 2023

Background: Reading comprehension is a complex skill rooted in language, and significant research has concentrated on identifying metalinguistic abilities that can predict children's comprehension skills. Morphological awareness is one such skill. Within the theoretical framework of reading comprehension, Perfetti, Landi, and Oakhill (2005) proposed that morphology serves a dual function in the text. In the first capacity, morphology is regarded as an integral part of the vocabulary system, indirectly enhancing text comprehension by aiding in the reading of intricate words. In the second capacity, morphology is viewed as a component of the linguistic system, directly impacting reading comprehension by influencing general comprehension processes. Objectives: This study aimed to examine the interconnection among vocabulary proficiency, morphological awareness, and reading comprehension in elementary school students in the Persian language, utilizing the theoretical framework proposed by Perfetti and Landi in their reading comprehension model. Additionally, it sought to construct a structural model of reading comprehension tailored to third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students in Persian, drawing inspiration from the model introduced by Levesque et al. (2017). Methods: This research adopted a quantitative approach and was carried out using a cross-sectional methodology in Tehran in 2023. The population consisted of 180 students aged between 9 and 11 years. Data collection encompassed a questionnaire that gathered personal information from the students, along with their scores on assessments related to vocabulary knowledge, morphological awareness (comprising production and decomposition subtests), and reading comprehension tests. Results: Among the Persian-speaking students across all three grades, a significant positive correlation was identified between vocabulary knowledge and morphological awareness, vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension, and morphological awareness and reading comprehension (P < 0.01). Conclusions: This study revealed that morphological awareness has varying effects on reading skills among Persian-speaking students. In the third grade, it notably influences fluent reading, while in the fourth and fifth grades, it plays a significant role in enhancing text comprehension. As a result, it is imperative to incorporate instruction on morphological awareness, encompassing both decomposition and production aspects, into Persian language textbooks, with particular emphasis on grades 3 through 6.
PENANAMAN MANGROVE DI PANTAI MEKO DESA PLEDO SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN ABRASI
Authors: Keban Yosep Arimatea Puan , Susu Mikael Thomas , Medho Yohana Fransiska
Published: November 2023

Climate change, which is increasingly erratic, is a natural phenomenon that needs to be addressed. It is this kind of fact that should invite all parties to how to respond to such natural phenomena, especially the government as an agent of service and development. In line with such climate change, innovation in ecosystems in various aspects of human life has to be increasingly eroded and one of them is the threat to the sea. One of the alternatives for preserving marine ecosystems is innovation in sea reforestation. Mangrove which is a marine plant as a retention barrier for the potential for sand to erode and prevent abrasion is one of the superior alternatives. Mangrove forest ecosystem is an important habitat for biodiversity and as a coast guard from abrasion. This activity aims to increase public awareness about the importance of mangroves in preventing abrasion, especially in Meko Hamlet. This activity involved all village officials, youth youth organizations and residents of Meko Hamlet and MBKM students. In general, this activity went smoothly and was attended with quite high enthusiasm. It is hoped that with this activity, the community can understand and take advantage of the great benefits possessed by mangroves and prevent villages from abrasion. Mangrove planting as a prevention effort is an option that can be offered to Meko beach conservation, Pledo Village, Witihama District – East Adonara.
La relación entre bullying y ciberbullying en el contexto universitario
Authors: Laorden-Gutiérrez Cristina , Serrano-García Cristina , Royo-García Pilar , Giménez-Hernández Montserrat , Escribano Barreno Cristina
Published: November 2023

La mayoría de las investigaciones sobre la relación entre acoso y ciberacoso se han centrado en las etapas educativas previas a la universitaria, sobre todo en educación secundaria. Este artículo pretende estudiar la relación entre bullying y ciberbullying en estudiantes de universidad analizando las coincidencias en los roles de implicación en ambos fenómenos. La muestra la forman 776 estudiantes universitarios, los cuales respondieron a la validación española del European Bullying Intervention Project Questionnaire y del European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire (Ortega-Ruiz et al., 2016), adaptados a un formato online, que identifican los roles de víctima, agresor, agresor victimizado y no implicado. Se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa. Los resultados muestran que los y las estudiantes clasificados como víctimas o como agresores de bullying tradicional tienden a aparecer clasificados del mismo modo en la escala de ciberbullying. Se concluye que existe relación entre ser víctima de bullying y ciberbullying, por un lado, y ser agresor en bullying y ciberbullying, por otro. Se discute la repercusión de los resultados y cómo utilizarlo para la mejora del contexto universitario.
BASOSQUAMOUS CARCINOMA OF THE HEAD
Authors: George Gufi , Oley Mendy H.
Published: November 2023

Basosquamous carcinoma (BSC) is a rare skin tumor, but it has a higher potential for invasiveness and metastasis compared to basal cell carcinoma (BCC). This case report describes a 37-year-old woman with BSC in the temporocipital region. The patient presented with the chief complaint of a lump on the back of her head for 5 years. The lump had grown, accompanied by itching and bleeding. Physical examination revealed a soft mass approximately 25 x 20 cm in size. A pre-operative diagnosis of a skin tumor was made, and elective surgical management was carried out in the Operating Room. Wide excision was performed, and the skin defect was covered with a transposition flap from the occipital base and a split-thickness skin graft. Anatomical pathology examination revealed basosquamous cell carcinoma. The patient was discharged without complaints one week after the procedure. The skin defect was closed, and hair began to grow three months after the surgery.
DENETİM VE MUHASEBE SEKTÖRÜNDE MAVİ OKYANUS STRATEJİSİNİN UYGULANMASI
Authors: YALÇIN Hasan
Published: November 2023

Muhasebe ve denetim, iş dünyasında önemli bir rol oynayan ve tarihin köklerine uzanan disiplinlerdir. Muhasebe, finansal bilgilerin kaydedilmesi, analiz edilmesi ve iletilmesi sürecini ifade ederken, denetim ise mali tabloların doğruluğunun ve uygunluğunun sağlanması için incelenmesi ve değerlendirilmesini ifade eder. Bu disiplinler, işletmelerin finansal performanslarını takip etmelerine, karar vermelerine ve paydaşlara güven sağlamalarına yardımcı olur. Muhasebe ve denetim, işletmelerin şeffaflık, hesap verebilirlik ve güvenilirlik gibi önemli unsurları sağlamalarında kritik bir rol oynarlar. Bu meslekler, zaman içinde gelişerek iş dünyasının değişen ihtiyaçlarına uyum sağlamış ve ilerlemiştir. Bununla birlikte denetim ve muhasebe sektörü, giderek rekabetin arttığı bir ortamda faaliyet göstermektedir. Geleneksel stratejilerle sınırlı kalmak, şirketlerin piyasada değer yaratma fırsatlarını kaçırmasına neden olabilir. Bu nedenle, denetim ve muhasebe firmalarının Blue Ocean Strategy (Mavi Okyanus Stratejisi) prensiplerini benimsemeleri önemlidir. Blue Ocean Strategy, rekabetin yoğun olduğu bir pazarda farklılaşarak ve yeni pazar fırsatlarını keşfederek değer yaratmayı hedefleyen bir strateji yaklaşımıdır. Denetim ve muhasebe sektöründe, bu strateji firmalara müşteri odaklılık ve inovasyon üzerinde odaklanma fırsatı sunar. Müşteri odaklılık, müşteri ihtiyaçlarını anlamayı ve onlara özgün hizmetler sunmayı içerirken, inovasyon ise teknolojik gelişmeleri takip ederek verimliliği artırırken, yasal çerçeve içinde müşterilere yeni ve yaratıcı çözümler sunmayı içerir. Denetim ve muhasebe firmaları düzenleyici kurulların düzenlemelerini ve yasal sınırlamaları dikkate alarak, etik değerlere uygun olarak hareket etmelidir. Düzenleyici kurullara ve etik değerlere uyum sağlayarak, denetim ve muhasebe firmaları Blue Ocean Strategy’nin prensiplerini benimseyebilir, rekabetin ötesinde değer yaratma fırsatlarını keşfedebilir ve sektörde sürdürülebilir bir rekabet avantajı elde edebilirler.
Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Bagi Masyarakat Gampong untuk Mengembangkan Usaha Mikro di Kecamatan Peureulak
Authors: Maknuni Jauharil , Wiriani Erni , Zulkarnaini
Published: November 2023

Entrepreneurship training for village communities in Peureulak District aims to help improve the skills and knowledge of residents in developing their micro-enterprises. Entrepreneurship training methods for village communities in Peureulak District can be carried out using several methods, including: 1), Lectures, 2) Group discussions, 3) Case studies, 4) Exercises, 5) Field visits. This training will discuss various important topics in starting and managing a micro business, such as how to make business planning, financial management, marketing and operations effective and efficient. The trainees will learn how to make a good business plan, including how to do market analysis and determine the right marketing strategy. They will also learn about financial management, including how to manage cash flow and create simple financial reports. In addition, the training will also discuss business operations, such as inventory management, production and customer service. Participants will learn strategies to maximize efficiency and improve the quality of the products and services they offer. After attending the training the participants can apply the knowledge they have learned to develop their micro business and increase their income. Thus this training can help improve the economic welfare of entrepreneurship training participants for village residents in the Peureulak District through the development of quality micro-enterprises
PREOPERATIVE PLANNING USING MEDICAD SOFTWARE (GERMANY)
Authors: Angelov Petar , Iotov Andrey
Published: November 2023

Preoperative planning is an important step in preparing for total hip arthroplasty. Digital preoperative planning allows the surgeon to select templates and overlay them electronically on the image. This way, the necessary measurements of the dimensions of the implants, the position of the implants, and the restoration of the biomechanics are carried out. Digital templating is becoming the preferred method for preoperative planning in total hip arthroplasty (THA). New technologies reduce inconsistencies and errors can be minimized. Our experience with the MediCAD software has shown that its accuracy is within +/- 1 size in 85% of acetabular component placements and 82% of femoral component placements. These results are comparable to those reported in the literature to date.
Evaluation of the Accuracy of a Polymerase Chain Reaction–Based Assay for Polymerase Epsilon Mutation Detection in Endometrial Carcinoma
Authors: Chen Tingting , Li Yang , Li Xiao , Zhang Yanyun , Lv Weiguo , Xie Xing , Zhang Xiaofei , Wang Xinyu
Published: November 2023

Context.—

Molecular stratification of endometrial carcinoma provides more accurate prognostic information than traditional clinicopathologic features. However, because next-generation sequencing is typically recommended for polymerase epsilon (POLE) mutation detection, the practical application of a test based on molecular stratification is limited in the clinical setting.

Objective.—

To evaluate a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)–based assay for POLE mutation detection in endometrial carcinoma.

Design.—

We developed a PCR-based technology called Dalton Mutation Identifier Technology (Dalton-MIT) that targets 9 mutation sites within POLE exons. Endometrial carcinoma specimens from 613 patients were tested for POLE mutations. Correlations between POLE mutations and patient clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis were analyzed.

Results.—

PCR detection data showed that the incidence rate of POLE mutation was 11.4% (70 of 613). Patients with POLE mutations had better clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis than those with non–POLE mutations. Comparison between Dalton-MIT and next-generation sequencing in 59.5% (365 of 613) of specimens showed that the sensitivity of Dalton-MIT for detecting POLE pathogenic mutations was 100%, the specificity was 99.3%, the Youden index was .993, and the κ value was .981 (P < .001).

Conclusions.—

Our data demonstrate that POLE mutation detection by Dalton-MIT correlates with next-generation sequencing. This suggests that Dalton-MIT represents a promising alternative assay for detecting POLE mutations and will facilitate the wider application of molecular stratification tools for endometrial carcinoma in the clinic.