bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Theileria parva infection among calves in Narok County, Kenya
Authors: Ngetich Wyckliff , Gitau George Karuoya , Okumu Tequiero Abuom , Aboge Gabriel Oluga , Muasya Daniel
Published: March 2024

Background and Aim: East Coast fever (ECF), caused by Theileria parva, is a devastating disease that causes significant economic losses to cattle production in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention and control of ECF are challenging in pastoral settings due to inadequate epidemiological information. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with T. parva infection among calves in different production systems to help design appropriate control interventions.

Materials and Methods: Blood samples were collected from 318 calves and tested using an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay targeting antibodies against polymorphic immunodominant molecules found on the surface of T. parva. Information on calf characteristics and management practices was also collected during sampling. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyze potential risk factors, such as age and acaricide application, where p < 0.05 was considered significant

Results: Of the 318 calves sampled, 41 (12.89%) were positive for T. parva, with a higher proportion in pastoral systems (36.58%) than in mixed farming systems (34.10%) and agropastoral systems (29.27%). From univariate analysis, calf age (p = 0.002), body weight (p = 0.001), suckling status (p = 0.026), rectal temperature (p = 0.06), calves on pasture (p = 0.022), other feeds (p = 0.004), feed grown within the farm (p = 0.004), acaricide application (p = 0.001), and acaricide application frequency (p = 0.001) were significantly associated with seropositivity. However, calf age (odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.91-0.99; p = 0.04), other feeds (OR, 8.82; 95% CI, 1.74-44.63; p = 0.009), and suckling status (OR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.15-0.99; p = 0.05) were significantly associated with T. parva infection in the multivariable mixed logistic model.

Conclusion: T. parva is circulating in young calves in the study area (and possibly in cattle populations due to maternal transfer of antibodies to the calves). There is a need for molecular surveillance to determine the presence and burden of T. parva infection.

Keywords: calves, risk factors, seroprevalence, Theileria parva.
Automated analysis of retinal microcirculation in type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Yusef Yu. N. , Durzhinskaya M. H. , Pavlov V. G. , Petrachkov D. V. , Gurevich I. B. , Yashina V. V. , Tleubaev A. T. , Fadeyev V. V. , Poluboyarinova I. V. , Goldsmid A. E. , Karamullina R. А. , Lipatov D. V. , Budzinskaya M. V.
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: The paper is dedicated to the assessment of the retinal microvasculature in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) with various features of the clinical course and different stages of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Automatic analysis of optical coherence tomogram angiograms (OCT-A) was carried out with specially developed software that provides the ability to estimate quantitative vascular parameters.

AIM: The purpose of the study was to assess diagnostic accuracy of clinical parameters and imaging biomarkers in type 1 diabetes using a new algorithm for OCT-A analysis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 186 people (365 eyes) with type 1 diabetes. The analysis of the OCT-A parameters was performed with a specially developed software. The range of studied parameters included: foveal avascular zone (FAZ), vessel area density (VAD), skeletonized vessel density (VSD), vessel diameter index (VDI), vascular curvature index (VCI) at the level of superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) retinal capillary plexuses in the macular region. A correlation between the involvement of OCT-A biomarkers and age, degree of DM, increased glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level, stage of DR, and maximally corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was analysed.

RESULTS: A significant dependence of all quantitative OCT-A parameters on the age of and duration of diabetes (p<0.05) was revealed. An increase in FAZ SCP (K=0.788, p=0) and DCP (K=0.764, p=0.03); decrease in VAD SCP (K=-0.476, p=0) and DCP (K=-0.485, p=0); VSD SCP (K=0.692, p=0) and DCP (K=0.713, p=0); an increase in VDI SCP (K=0.698, p=0) and DCP (K=787, p<0.01), as well as an increase in the VCI SCP (K=0.735, p=0) and DCP (K=0.694, p p=0). An inverse relationship was found between HbA1c level and VAD SCP (K=-0.636, p=0) and DCP (K=-0.619, p=0.05) were identified as well as a direct relationship with VDI DCP (K=0.717, p<0.05). The influence of the HbA1c level on other parameters was not confirmed (p>0.05). The presence of correlation between BCVA and FAZ DCP (K=-0.728, p=0), as well as VSD DCP (K=-0.754, p=0) was proved.

CONCLUSION: As a result of a comprehensive analysis of clinical data and imaging biomarkers, a number of patterns that have diagnostic value in diabetic retinopathy were identified.
Metabolic biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Authors: Sveklina T. S. , Shustov S. B. , Kolyubayeva S. N. , Kuchmin A. N. , Kozlov V. A. , Smirnova E. V. , Zharkov A. V.
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: Half of all patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) have preserved ejection fraction (CHF-nEF). The drug’s use effective for treatment of CHF with reduced ejection fraction (CHF-nFV) reduces the hospitalization incidence but does not affect the cardiovascular incidence or overall mortality in patients with CHF-nFV. Finding differences between CSN-SFV and CSN-nFV biomarkers is a pressing scientific problem.

AIM: To study the metabolic disorders biomarkers intergenic relationships, myocardial damage, and to evaluate their role in the CHF development in patients with DM2.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We studied the lipid and carbohydrate metabolism disorder genes polymorphisms frequencies in patients with CHF-CFV and DM2 (48 patients), CHF-NFV and DM2 (46) and patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) without CHF (68), mean age of patients was 69,7±5,3 yo. DNA was isolated from venous blood according to the manufacturer’s methodology. Gene polymorphisms were determined by real time PCR. The studied polymorphisms correlations with clinical and laboratory data and associations between clinical and laboratory tests were identified by regression analysis.

RESULTS: In the control group, PPARG, APOC3 C3238G rs5128, LIPC -250 G>A rs2070895, APOA1 G-75A rs670, FABP2 Ala54Thr G>A rs1799883, ADRB2 5318 C>G rs1042714 genes polymorphisms, along with co-dependent ADRB3, FTO, FABP2 genes polymorphic form a gene network regulating plasma concentrations of LDL, uric acid and CAD. Gene polymorphisms have been found to be associated with clinical and/or laboratory parameters in patients with CHF-CFV: PPARGC1AGly482Ser G>A rs8192678 with CAD; PPARGT-2821C rs12497191 with glycated hemoglobin level; FTO A>T rs9939609 (α-ketoglutarate dependent dioxygenase gene) with waist circumference; LEPR A>G rs1137101 (leptin receptor gene) with MAP. The following polymorphisms were found to be associated in patients with CHF-nFV: LIPC-250 G>A rs2070895 (liver triglyceride lipase gene) with MAP; PPARGC1A Gly482Ser G>A rs8192678 with MAP; FTO A>T rs9939609 with waist volume.

CONCLUSIONS: From the study results, it is evident that patients with DM2 having CHF with different PV differ significantly among themselves by the presence of polymorphic genes prone to network interactions. The greatest number of such interactions is observed in the group of CHF-sFV, which determines a more complex course of this variant of CHF than in patients with CHF-nFV.
Diagnosis of artificial hypoglycemia due to oral hypoglycemic drugs by high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection
Authors: Yukina M. Y. , Troshina E. A. , Nuralieva N. F. , Ioutsi V. A. , Rebrova O. Y. , Mel’nichenko G. A. , Mokrysheva N. G.
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: Artificial hypoglycemia (ArH) is a decrease of blood glucose levels less than 3 mmol/l due to the deliberate use of hypoglycemic drugs by a patient outside of medical appointments. Timely diagnosis of this kind of hypoglycemia avoids unnecessary numerous examinations and hospitalizations. However, the detection of ArH still remains an extremely difficult task for both the healthcare facility and the attending physician. The foreign literature describes cases of successful detection of deliberate intake of oral hypoglycemic drugs (OHD) using high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection (HPLC-MS/MS). Thus, it is relevant to develop and validate a method for determining OHD using HPLC-MS/MS.

AIM: To optimize the diagnosis of ArH due to the use of OHD.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 92 patients were examined. The development of the HPLC-MS/MS method for the detection of the studied OHD (sOHD; n=1-glibenclamide, n=1-gliquidone, n=1-gliclazide, n=1-glimepiride, n=1-glipizide, n=1-nateglinide and n=1-repaglinide) in the blood was carried out in a group of patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (n=7) who received sOHD, and a group of conditionally healthy people who did not receive any medications (n= 7). To validate the method, the determination of sOHD substances was carried out on groups of patients with hyperinsulinemic nondiabetic hypoglycemia (NDH) of unknown origin (n=11) and with insulinoma (n=67).

RESULTS: In the study of blood samples by HPLC-MS/MS in the group of patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, was confirmed in 100% of the cases the use of the drug that the patient received, in the group of conditionally healthy — sOHD were not detected. A false positive result was not obtained in any conditionally healthy and in any patient with insulinoma. ArH was diagnosed in 5 out of 11 patients in the group with hyperinsulinemic NDH of unknown origin, the method identified sOHD glibenclamide and gliclazide in the patients’ blood samples. In the remaining 6 patients of this group, examinations were continued and other causes of NDH were diagnosed. The sensitivity of the method was 100% [74%; 100%], specificity — 100% [95%; 100%].

CONCLUSION: The HPLC-MS/MS method has high diagnostic accuracy in the detection and identification of sOHD (glibenclamide, gliquidone, gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide, nateglinide and repaglinide) in blood samples of patients receiving these drugs. Currently, due to the low availability of the method, this study is advisable to use in patients with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with negative results of first-line insulinoma imaging methods (computed tomography with contrast enhancement, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging of the abdominal cavity).
The diachrony of the Basque marker bait-: from a manner expression to subordinator
Authors: Krajewska Dorota
Published: March 2024

This article analyzes the diachrony of the Basque marker bait-, which is a verbal prefix in subordinate clauses, but also has other functions: for example, it appears in independent clauses and indefinite pronouns. In subordinate clauses, it is used in two ways. First, it co-occurs with clause-initial conjunctions in reason, manner or result clauses or with pronouns in relative clauses. Secondly, it is used on its own, in relative, reason, result and complement clauses (with a limited group of verbs, such as emotive factive predicates or predicates of happening). The article combines evidence from a corpus study (6822 examples from 16th- to 20th-century texts) and internal reconstruction to (1) determine if and in what way the subordinator bait- and the affirmative bai ‘yes’ can be diachronically related, and (2) try to establish diachronic relations between the functions of bait-. It is proposed that the missing link between the subordinator and the affirmative particle might be a manner expression bai which had anaphoric functions. The marker bait- emerged as a reanalyzed form of the manner expression, which then gradually and through various pathways spread to different types of subordinate clauses and was reanalyzed as a subordinator.
Balancing the Senses: Electrophysiological Responses Reveal the Interplay between Somatosensory and Visual Processing During Body-Related Multisensory Conflict
Authors: Rossi Sebastiano Alice , Poles Karol , Gualtiero Stefano , Romeo Marcella , Galigani Mattia , Bruno Valentina , Fossataro Carlotta , Garbarini Francesca
Published: March 2024

In the study of bodily awareness, the predictive coding theory has revealed that our brain continuously modulates sensory experiences to integrate them into a unitary body representation. Indeed, during multisensory illusions (e.g., the rubber hand illusion, RHI), the synchronous stroking of the participant’s concealed hand and a fake visible one creates a visuotactile conflict, generating a prediction error. Within the predictive coding framework, through sensory processing modulation, prediction errors are solved, inducing participants to feel as if touches originated from the fake hand, thus ascribing the fake hand to their own body. Here, we aimed to address sensory processing modulation under multisensory conflict, by disentangling somatosensory and visual stimuli processing that are intrinsically associated during the illusion induction. To this aim, we designed two EEG experiments, in which somatosensory- (SEPs; Experiment 1;N = 18;F = 10) and visual-evoked potentials (VEPs; Experiment 2;N = 18;F = 9) were recorded in human males and females following the RHI. Our results show that, in both experiments, ERP amplitude is significantly modulated in the illusion as compared with both control and baseline conditions, with a modality-dependent diametrical pattern showing decreased SEP amplitude and increased VEP amplitude. Importantly, both somatosensory and visual modulations occur in long-latency time windows previously associated with tactile and visual awareness, thus explaining the illusion of perceiving touch at the sight location. In conclusion, we describe a diametrical modulation of somatosensory and visual processing as the neural mechanism that allows maintaining a stable body representation, by restoring visuotactile congruency under the occurrence of multisensory conflicts.
Coupling of Sharp Wave Events between Zebrafish Hippocampal and Amygdala Homologues
Authors: Blanco Ismary , Caccavano Adam , Wu Jian-Young , Vicini Stefano , Glasgow Eric , Conant Katherine
Published: March 2024

The mammalian hippocampus exhibits spontaneous sharp wave events (1-30 Hz) with an often-present superimposed fast ripple oscillation (120-220 Hz) to form a sharp wave ripple (SWR) complex. During slow-wave sleep or quiet restfulness, SWRs result from the sequential spiking of hippocampal cell assemblies initially activated during learned or imagined experiences. Additional cortical/subcortical areas exhibit SWR events that are coupled to hippocampal SWRs, and studies in mammals suggest that coupling may be critical for the consolidation and recall of specific memories. In the present study, we have examined juvenile male and female zebrafish, and show that SWR events are intrinsically generated and maintained within the telencephalon and that their hippocampal homologue, the anterodorsolateral lobe (ADL), exhibits SW events with approximately 9% containing an embedded ripple (SWR). Single-cell calcium imaging coupled to local field potential (LFP) recordings, revealed that approximately 10% of active cells in the dorsal telencephalon participate in any given SW event. Furthermore, fluctuations in cholinergic tone modulate SW events consistent with mammalian studies. Moreover, the basolateral amygdala (BLA) homologue exhibits SW events with approximately 5% containing an embedded ripple. Computing the SW peak coincidence difference between the ADL and BLA showed bidirectional communication. Simultaneous coupling occurred more frequently within the same hemisphere, and in coupled events across hemispheres, the ADL more commonly preceded BLA. Together, these data suggest conserved mechanisms across species by which SW and SWR events are modulated, and memories may be transferred and consolidated through regional coupling.

Significance StatementWe provide a comprehensive analysis of spontaneous activity within the telencephalon of juvenile zebrafish, demonstrating that SWR events are intrinsically generated and maintained within this structure. SWs are modulated by the cholinergic system and possibly other cortical/subcortical areas. We also show that SW events are associated with neuronal ensemble activity. Additionally, we provide evidence that the BLA exhibits SWR events. Spontaneous activity between the ADL and BLA shows bidirectional communication, which suggests conserved mechanisms by which learned experiences are transferred and consolidated in this vertebrate. These findings showcase conserved memory-related mechanisms between mammals and zebrafish, and further support the use of zebrafish to better understand molecular mechanisms that interfere with processes critical to learning and memory consolidation.
Detection, localization, and quantification of single-source methane emissions on oil and gas production sites using point-in-space continuous monitoring systems
Authors: Daniels William S. , Jia Meng , Hammerling Dorit M.
Published: March 2024

We propose a modular framework for methane emission detection, localization, and quantification on oil and gas production sites that uses concentration and wind data from point-in-space continuous monitoring systems. The framework leverages a gradient-based spike detection algorithm to estimate emission start and end times (event detection) and pattern matches simulated and observed concentrations to estimate emission source location (localization) and rate (quantification). The framework was evaluated on a month of non-blinded, single-source controlled releases ranging from 0.50 to 8.25 h in duration and 0.18 to 6.39 kg/h in size. All controlled releases are detected and 82% are localized correctly; 5.5% of estimated events are false positives. For emissions ≤1 kg/h, the framework underestimates the emission rate by −3.9% on average, with 90% of rate estimates falling within a percent difference of [−74.9%, 195.2%] from the true rate. For emissions >1 kg/h, the framework overestimates the emission rate by 4.3% on average, with 90% of rate estimates falling within a percent difference of [−49.3%, 78.8%] from the true rate. Potential uses for the proposed framework include near real time alerting for rapid emission mitigation and emission quantification for use in measurement-informed inventories on production sites.
Análisis de la educación matemática crítica como posible guía para el diseño de estrategias metodológicas
Authors: Isaza Maya Yeni Lorena , Escobar Londoño Julia Victoria
Published: March 2024

This article is one of the products of a thesis that seeks to evaluate the effect of a methodological strategy on Critical Meaningful Learning and academic performance in mathematics in seventh grade students. Due to the fact that in the research, there is a goal, and it is the search for a perspective on which to base the strategy, Critical Mathematics Education was found as an option. The objective of the article is to analyze the principles, tensions and challenges of Critical Mathematics Education that can serve as a guide to propose a methodological strategy for the teaching and learning of school mathematics. To fulfill that, the principles of Critical Mathematics Education are described, and its positive aspects and limitations are analyzed, and it allows to examine tensions and challenges. All these in relation to the generation of work proposals in the classroom that encourage decision-making, and also encourage students as political subjects as part of society.
Efektifitas Penerapan Hybrid Learning dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dan Budi Pekerti Peserta Didik Kelas VI SDN Sidotopo I/ 48 Surabaya Pada Era New Nornal
Authors: Taufiq Moh. Taufiq
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Covid-19 pandemic caused significant changes. Suddenly, all levels of education were forced to adapt conduct distance learning (PJJ) from home or online. This is certainly not an easy cases, because they are not fully ready and actively contributed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the new normal era, Hybrid learning is an ideal solution to various problems that occur in education fields. SDN Sidotopo I/48 as one of the schools that implements this learning model is the main attraction for researchers to conduct  especially its application in improving the learning achievement of Islamic religious education (PAI) and the character of class VI students. Therefore, the application is expected to be able to facilitate educators in achieving the objectives of the material presented, especially in the subjects of Islamic Religious Education/PAI and Characters. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method with an ethnographic and phenomenological approach. Thus the results of the research found in this study stated that the Hybrid learning implementation of Islamic Religious Education /PAI and Budi Pekerti/Characters Class VI SDN Sidotopo I/48 Surabaya in the New Normal Era in improving learning achievement was quite effective, this can be seen from the observations results and list of values ​​held by Islamic Religious Education /PAI teachers and Budi Pekerti/Character during the learning process in pandemic to new normal era.
Analisis Pengoptimalisasian Gerakan Literasi Sekolah terhadap Minat Baca Siswa
Authors: Sa'arani Nur Hidayah Firdaus
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini menarik untuk diteliti karena berfokus mengamati perilaku siswa yang bersifat dinamis dan kontekstual terhadap minat membacanya. Gerakan Literasi Sekolah Merupakan salah satu program pemerintah yang berupaya untuk menumbuhkan budi pekerti dan minat baca siswa melalui kebiasaan membaca 15 menit. Bagaimana strategi agar minat baca siswa meningkat dan terhindar dari penyakit alzheimer. Artikel ini ditulis untuk menjawab strategi yang akan digunakan agar minat baca siswa meningkat yaitu dengan menerapkan gerakan literasi belajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji implementasi gerakan literasi sekolah. Untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian di atas penulis akan menggunakan jenis penelitian studi literatur. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder, Metode pengumpulan datu adalah studi pustaka. Data yang diperoleh dikompolasi, dianalisis, dan disimpulkan sehingga mendapatkan kesimpulan mengenai studi literatur. dengan cara penelitian literature. Thesis statement artikel ini adalah semakin sering membaca maka akan mencegah penyakit alzheimer atau pikun. Thesis statement ini sama dengan Alexandra Sifferlin dan Iwan Supriyatna. Dan tidak sama dengan Isma Zulhaini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan implementasi program literasi dilakukan dengan tiga tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Bentuk-bentuk kegiatan literasinya terdiri dari 30 menit kegiatan literasi sebelum pembelajaran, pojok baca, kunjungan perpustakaan, dan kegiatan literasi di luar kelas (my school my adventure). Selain itu, program literasi tersebut berimplikasi pada peningkatan minat baca, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan pembentukan karakter siswa.
Optimasi Strategi Kolaborasi dalam Mengatasi Tantangan Tugas Kelompok Social Loafing Mahasiswa
Authors: Fitriyah Farihatil
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini perlu dikaji lebih mendalam untuk menginvestigasi adanya tantangan dalam tugas kelompok social loafing mahasiswa. Faktor penghambat yang berasal dari dalam diri mahasiswa yaitu karena kurangnya pemahaman tugas dan materi yang diberikan oleh dosen sehingga malas untuk mengerjakan, sikap malas yang juga menjadi penghambat mahasiswa untuk mengerjakan tugas kelompok karena sibuk dengan hiburan. Sedangkan faktor penghambat yang berasal dari luar diri mahasiswa salah satunya yaitu karena pengaruh lingkungan baik dari teman ataupun keluarga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan strategi kolaborasi dalam menghadapi tantangan tugas kelompok agar semua mahasiswa aktif mengerjakan. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan studi kepustakaan. Artikel ini berargumentasi bahwa dengan adanya tugas kelompok dapat membuat mahasiswa lalai mengerjakan tugas sebagai tanggung jawabnya. Dalam tugas kelompok mahasiswa lebih cenderung mengandalkan temannya yang pintar dalam mengerjakan tugasnya. Thesis statement ini sama dengan pendapat Mello, Sudjana, Fitri dan Kusumaningtyas. Thesis statement ini tidak sama dengan pendapat  Gordon, Prayitno, dan Jhonson.
Analisis Literatur Metode Ummi Dalam Pembelajaran Al-Qur'an
Authors: Fajria Lalita Ni'mal
Published: March 2024

Al-Qur'an merupakan pedoman kehidupan bagi setiap umat manusia yang di dalamnya berisi penjelasan tentang bagaimana memperoleh jalan yang benar yang diridhoi Allah SWT. Dan membaca serta mempelajarinya merupakan suatu kewajiban bagi setiap umat islam. Membaca al-Quran harus dilakukan dengan baik dan benar sesuai dengan kaidah tajwid. Karena itu, seorang pengajar atau guru hendaknya memilih metode pembelajaran yang mudah dan menyenangkan pada saat proses pembelajaran berlangsung, salah satunya dengan metode Ummi. Metode Ummi menyajikan pembejalaran al-Qur’an yang mudah, menyenangkan dan menyentuh hati demi terciptanya Generasi Qur’ani, yakni generasi yang mencintai dan dicintai al-Qur’an. Artikel ini untuk menjawab apakah Metode Ummi dapat membantu meningkatkan kefasihan anak dalam membaca dan melafalkan al-Qur'an. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur. Artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Metode Ummi membantu meningkatkan minat dan kefasihan anak dalam membaca dan melafalkan Al-Qur'an. Thesis Statement ini sama dengan Fika Mahrizki, dkk. (2022), Naufal Azhari (2019), M. Malikah (2018) dan tidak sama dengan AM. Nihayati (2023), Olga Novita, dkk. (2019).
Upaya Guru Pendidikan Islam Dalam mengatasi Kesulitan membaca Al Qur’an Pada Siswa Mi NU Bahrul Ulum
Authors: Anatur Rohma Dita Arfi
Published: March 2024

Seringkali banyak ditemui dikalangan sekolah banyak siswa yang belum bisa membaca al qur’an dan belum mengetahui sama sekali huruf hijaiyah, pasalnya hal ini menjadi penting untuk segera diatasi, karena semakin banyak siswa yang tidak bisa membaca al qur’an, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam mengatasi kesulitan membaca Al-Qur’an di mi nu bahrul ulum dan mengetahui apa faktor penghambat dan faktor pendukung dalam mengatasi kesulitan membaca Al-Qur’an di MI nu Bahrul ulum. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif yang dilakukan dengan wawancara dan obsrvasi, sehingga artikel ini berargumen bahwa Semakin kurangnya perhatian orang tua kepada anaknya dalam pembelajaran al qur’an semakin tidak mampu membaca al qur’an. Thesis ini mendukung pendapat siti fadjryana fitrah(2018), slameto (2003). Dan tidak didukung Bimo Walgito(1995)
Prawo antydezercyjne jako remedium na parlamentarne transfery międzyfrakcyjne? Przypadek Nowej Zelandii
Authors:   Uniwersytet Wrocławski, Żukiewicz Przemysław
Published: March 2024

The article addresses whether the enactment of anti-defection legislation reduces legislative party switching in parliament. This question is pertinent because some researchers cease to analyze cases of legislative party switching when anti-defection legislation is present in a political system. However, the example of New Zealand demonstrates the fallacy of such an assumption. Despite anti-defection legislation being passed twice, it has not effectively deterred parliamentarians from changing party affiliations. Instead, they have strengthened the position of parliamentary group leaders in relation to parliamentarians and the necessity for the latter to rely on loopholes that shield them from the severe consequences of party switching. A dogmatic analysis of the current legislation and a systemic analysis of the selected case lead to this overarching conclusion.
Pojęcie organizacji społecznej w rozumieniu przepisów Kodeksu wyborczego
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warszawski, Skawiński Franciszek
Published: March 2024

The concept of “community organization” appears in the election code as one of the entities authorized to create election committees in local elections, although it has not been precisely defined. The aim of the article is to analyze this concept more closely and to determine the characteristics of a community organization based on the jurisprudence and doctrinal views in the field of constitutional law and other branches of law, particularly administrative law. As a result of the considerations carried out, significant features of the discussed organizations have been defined, including a regulated legal status, perdurance, conducting activities in the social interest, and a fundamental purpose other than conducting economic activities. It was also highlighted that some features previously indicated in the doctrine, such as the personal substrate or the association of individuals only, are of no significance.
Zakaz terminacji ciąży z przyczyn embriopatologicznych jako przyczyna ekstremizacji istniejącego ładu aksjonormatywnego
Authors:   Akademia Humanitas, Borski Maciej
Published: March 2024

The main aim of the article is the attempt to decide whether the regulations on perinatal palliative care created by the parliamentary majority can justify the absolute ban on embryopathological abortion introduced by the Constitutional Tribunal? Of course, giving a clear answer to such questions is extremely difficult and will always be very subjective. This is why the author does not try to impose his own position on the admissibility/ inadmissibility of abortion for embryopathological reasons but tries to demonstrate that the adopted normative regulations regarding perinatal palliative care, to the extent that they constitute the only permissible option for parents, who receive the most terrible health diagnosis one’s unborn child should be seen in terms of legitimizing extremism.
Glosa do postanowienia Trybunału Konstytucyjnego z 4 lipca 2023 r., sygn. akt SK 78/19
Authors:   Sąd Rejonowy w Kielcach, Kluza Jan
Published: March 2024

The gloss concerns the decision of the Constitutional Tribunal in case file ref. no. SK 78/19, in which the Tribunal discontinued the proceedings based on a constitutional complaint filed by a limited liability company. The Tribunal found that a constitutional complaint cannot be lodged by a legal person due to the location of Art. 79 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland in Chapter II of the Constitution entitled “Freedoms, rights and obligations of man and citizen”. This view is obviously wrong, and the argumentation presented in the justification for this decision is selective. In the case law of the Tribunal, the ability of legal persons to lodge a constitutional complaint is well established, which also raises no doubts in the doctrine. The position expressed by the Tribunal in this decision exposes the rights of collective entities to a limitation.
Sprawozdanie z XXVIII Międzynarodowej Konferencji Naukowej Jesienna Szkoła Prawa pt. Humanizacja Praworządności, Pieszczany, Republika Słowacka; 10–18 listopada 2023 r.
Authors:   Akademia Górnośląska im. Wojciecha Korfantego w Katowicach, Rosa Maciej
Published: March 2024

Report from the XXVIII International Scientific Conference Autumn School of Law entitled Humanization of the Rule of Law, Piešťany, Slovak Republic; November 10–18, 2023
LIGHTING UP DATA: THE FUTURE OF WIRELESS DATA TRANSFER WITH LIGHT FIDELITY TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Biswas Balaka , Nakhale Aryan , Sinha Aditya Roshan
Published: March 2024

This paper presents an exploration of light fidelity (Li-Fi) technology for data transfer. The project focuses on developing a Li-Fi system consisting of a transmitter (which includes an Arduino Uno and a laser module) and a receiver, an Arduino Uno, a light-dependent resistor (LDR), and a light-emitting diode (LED) display. Li-Fi technology, utilizing light waves for data transmission, offers several advantages over traditional wireless communication systems. This paper showcases the potential of Li-Fi by implementing a practical system using readily available components. The transmitter circuit, controlled by the Arduino Uno, modulates the laser module to encode the data to be transmitted. The Arduino Uno's programmability enables precise control over the timing and modulation of the laser, ensuring accurate and reliable data transmission. On the receiver side, the Arduino Uno interfaces with the LDR to detect and convert the modulated light signals into electrical signals. The Arduino Uno reads the analog values from the LDR and performs necessary calculations and decoding algorithms to extract the transmitted data. The decoded data is then displayed on the LED module for visualization. The project leverages the capabilities of the Arduino Uno microcontrollers to control and synchronize the transmitter and receiver circuits. The use of a laser module enables high-speed data transfer, and the LDR facilitates the reception and decoding of the transmitted light signals.
Mouse stereotaxic surgery v1
Authors: not provided madalynn.erb
Published: March 2024

This protocol details the mouse stereotaxic surgery.
mxIF protocol v1
Authors: Wu Fan
Published: March 2024

This protocol is developed by SenNet JHU TMC group
Hermetia illucens Larvae Meal as Partial Fishmeal Replacement in Jade Perch Diet Cultured in Biofloc: Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency and Consumer Acceptance
Authors: Zainorahim Norhayati , Mohd Taufek Norhidayah , Ganesan Poo Balan , Geok Yuan Annie Tan , Mohd Yusof Hanan
Published: March 2024

A 12-week feeding trial on jade perch (Scortum barcoo) was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of partial substitution of fishmeal with black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) in a biofloc system that requires minimal water exchange. The jade perch juveniles were subjected to three dietary treatments namely the 100% fishmeal (FM100), 50% BSFLM (BSF50), and a commercial diet (COM) with 20 individuals per treatment in triplicate tanks. Growth, feed efficiency, and body indices were measured throughout the feeding trial. There were no significant differences observed between the treatments in growth indicators such as the body weight gain (84.55 - 89.10 g), feed conversion ratio (1.77 - 1.87), specific growth rate (1.71 - 1.81 %/day), protein efficiency ratio (1.69 - 1.77), survival rate (90.00 - 98.48 %) and fillet yield (34.94 - 37.08 %). The condition factor is similar in all treatment groups ranging from 1.97 - 2.05. The crude protein and moisture content making up fish body composition are not statistically different among treatments, but higher crude lipids are obtained in the BSF50 (32.33 ± 5.27 g/kg) and COM (31.67 ± 2.76 g/kg). Higher hepatosomatic index (HSI) and visceral fat somatic index (VFSI) values were observed in BSF50 group at 3.13 ± 0.25 and 10.89 ± 1.68, respectively. Furthermore, sensory evaluation comparing the consumers' evaluation and acceptance of the fish cultured with the different dietary treatment and culture system shows that the group fed BSF50 and cultured in biofloc system received similar overall appreciation with the FM100 and COM group. In conclusion, BSFLM inclusion in the jade perch diet, combined with the biofloc system, is feasible to be explored further.
ASSESSING THE VALUE OF BLACK FRIDAY PROMOTIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF INSTAGRAM USERS’ SENTIMENTS AND BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES
Authors: BALCIOĞLU Yavuz Selim
Published: March 2024

Black Friday, as a significant global retail phenomenon, provides substantial insights into consumer behavior and the effectiveness of marketing strategies. This study explores into the dynamics of consumer engagement by analyzing user-generated content (UGC) on Instagram, focusing on the 2021 Black Friday promotions by key technology companies in Turkey. Utilizing an advanced three-step text mining methodology, the research commences with Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) for organizing data into distinct thematic clusters pertinent to Black Friday promotions. This is followed by a sentiment analysis, executed using Python, to evaluate the emotional nuances of the UGC in relation to these themes and the corresponding company promotions. The concluding phase involves an exhaustive textual analysis (TA) to extract actionable insights, which are instrumental in refining promotional strategies and deepening the comprehension of consumer interactions on social media platforms. The results reveal a predominantly positive reception of exclusive promotions and smartphone deals, highlighting their effectiveness as strategic elements in social media marketing. In contrast, themes linked to perceived fraud, negative feedback, misinformation, and customer service issues elicited adverse reactions from consumers. These contrasting responses emphasize the imperative for brands to develop transparent, authentic marketing communications and robust customer support systems. The study not only offers strategic recommendations for brands aiming to enhance their social media campaigns but also contributes a theoretical framework for future research in digital consumer behavior, especially in the context of significant promotional events like Black Friday.
Classification of Blood Cells with Convolutional Neural Network Model
Authors: Aslan Emrah , Özüpak Yıldırım
Published: March 2024

Among the blood cells, white blood cells (WBC), which play a crucial role in forming our body's defense system, are essential components. Originating in the bone marrow, these cells serve as the fundamental components of the immune system, shouldering the responsibility of safeguarding the body against foreign microbes and diseases. Insufficient WBC counts may compromise the body's skill to resist infections, a status known as leukopenia. White blood cell counting is a specialty procedure that is usually carried out by qualified physicians and radiologists. Thanks to recent advances, image processing techniques are frequently used in biological systems to identify a wide spectrum of illnesses. In this work, image processing techniques were applied to enhance the white blood cell deep learning models' classification accuracy. To expedite the classification process, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models were combined with Ridge feature selection and Maximal Information Coefficient techniques. These tactics successfully determined the most important characteristics. The selected feature set was then applied to the classification procedure. ResNet-50, VGG19, and our suggested model were used as feature extractors in this study. The categorizing of white blood cells was completed with an amazing 98.27% success rate. Results from the experiments demonstrated a considerable improvement in classification accuracy using the proposed CNN model.
Review of materials and technological solutions for creating phantoms used in computed tomography
Authors: Cherkasskaya Marina V. , Petraikin Alexey V. , Omelyanskaya Olga V. , Leonov Denis V. , Vasilev Yuri A.
Published: March 2024

The use of computed tomography during diagnostic examinations makes it a source of additional radiation exposure to patients. In this regard, the development of test objects (phantoms) that simulate the X-ray properties of tissues, including for preliminary assessment of the ionizing radiation distribution, becomes relevant. These test objects play an important role in quality control and the development of new medical imaging methods in conditions where test scans of patients are not possible. Although a range of ready-made solutions is available on the market, there is a lack of prototypes with a certain set of properties to test scientific and practical hypotheses in solving specific clinical and technical problems. Finding materials for a fast and inexpensive production process and studying their properties could provide insight into the effectiveness of their use in making phantoms. The purpose of the work is to search and analyze materials for creating phantoms used in computed tomography. The article discusses materials for the production of non-anthropomorphic and anthropomorphic phantoms, including those printed on a 3D printer. The development of three-dimensional printing has facilitated the transition from simple test objects to high-precision anthropomorphic phantoms made from tissue-mimicking materials that have equivalent signals on computer tomograms. Plastics, silicones, polyvinyl chloride, resins, liquids are used for visualizations identical to soft tissues; plastics, gypsum, photopolymers, potassium hydrogen orthophosphate, calcium hydroxyapatite, plexiglass — for hard tissues. Commercial phantoms are made from materials with reproducible, stable properties, but these same materials must be retested to create test objects specific to a particular clinical task.
Analysis of Unemployment Policy Program in Bonebolango District
Authors: Mahmud Melizubaida , Aneta Asna , Aneta Yanti , Hamim Udin
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the unemployment policy program by the Regional Government of Bone Bolango Regency. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with experts and practitioners. The results illustrate that unemployment policy programs implemented by the local government of Bone Bolango Regency, including the WUB (New Entrepreneur), TKM (Millennial Workforce), and KUP (Productive Business Group) programs, have not been fully implemented optimally. In the process of implementing the unemployment policy program by the local government of Bone Bolango Regency, several stages of policy program implementation have not been optimally carried out including the relevance of the policy program, consideration of policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy outputs and outcomes.
Keywords: policy program, unemployment
Governance Analysis in Driving Smart City Policy in Aceh
Authors: Fuad Khalil Zakki , . Muazzinah , Zamharira Cut , Zamharira Cut , Nur Zalikha Siti , Dian Winny , . Safitri , Wulandari Dilya
Published: March 2024

This study wants to analyze the implementation of smart city which is a concept of city development based on technology. The smart city concept consists of several aspects including smart governance, smart society, smart living, smart economy, smart environment, and smart branding. Aceh is one of the Indonesian provinces that initiated the smart city concept for the development of each regency/city. The research aims to analyze governance in encouraging smart city policies in Aceh. This research method uses a mixed method approach, which is a combination of quantitative approaches used to see facts that occur based on government system data that has been carried out; and qualitative method in building a narrative on the Aceh governance system based on smart city indicators which is on target or not. The results of this study show that there are several regencies/cities in Aceh that have implemented smart city-based governance. One of which is Banda Aceh City. This study recommends that the Government of Aceh should further socialize smart city-based governance so that the government of each regency/city in Aceh implements smart city governance to actualize a prosperous, harmonious, and simpler bureaucratic society.
Keywords: smart city, governance, government
Source-based Waste Management (Research Study in Bresela Village, Payangan District, Gianyar Regency)
Authors: Wayan Astawa I , Clara Natasya Putri Buchory Galuh , Riniti Rahayu Luh
Published: March 2024

Waste is a problem that is often faced by various countries in the world. The main problem is how to manage waste properly and correctly. Improper waste management can cause pollution, environmental damage, and have a negative impact on human life. Hence a solution is needed to minimize the waste problem. So Bresela Village Regulation No. 3 of 2021 concerning Source-Based Waste Management was issued (Research Study in Bresela Village, Payangan District, Gianyar Regency). The aims of this research are: (1) To find out the implementation of Bresela Village Regulation No. 3 of 2021 concerning Source-Based Waste Management in Bresela Village, Payangan District, Gianyar Regency. (2) And to find out the obstacles faced in the implementation of Bresela Village Regulation No. 3 of 2021 Concerning Source-Based Waste Management in Bresela Village, Payangan District, Gianyar Regency. The results of this research show that: (1) Implementation of Bresela Village Regulation No. 3 of 2021 concerning Source-Based Waste Management with 4 variables, namely communication, disposition, resources, and bureaucratic structure, has not run optimally. (2) Obstacles faced in Implementing Village Regulations Bresela No. 3 of 2021 concerning Source- Based Waste Management in Bresela Village, Payangan District, Gianyar Regency, including the lack of facilities and infrastructure for waste management.
Keywords: implementation, village regulations, waste management
Actor Relations in the Implementation of Public Transportation Service in South Sulawesi
Authors: Hidayah Siti , A. Mappasere Fatmawati , Usman Jaelan , . Abdul Mahsyar , Elfiansya Parawu Hafiz
Published: March 2024

The public transportation program acts as one of the major goals in urban development, so cooperation between different organizations with the same sectoral boundaries is needed. This study aims to generate critical thinking and action among actors in overcoming problem factors such as congestion that results in economic losses, time wasted on the road, and greenhouse gas emissions. This research uses a case study qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, documentation, and media review. The results showed that the behavior of organizational relations between organizations has not been optimal, due to lack of coordination and some organizations do not carry out their roles by the MoU. In lower-level bureaucratic behavior, policy implementers have carried out their authority duties by SOPs and SPM. However, it still needs to be maximized because it is still far from the target. The target group is known for being difficult to direct. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness about the available public transportation policies and for government implementers to be firm in enforcing them.
Keywords: actor relations, implementation, TEMAN Bus
Program of Improving Quality of Village Residential Environment in Ngabang District
Authors: Yohannes Yulius , Patriani Ira
Published: March 2024

Management of the Environmental Quality Improvement Program for Village Settlements in Ngabang District, Landak Regency. The increase in population in Landak Regency is also accompanied by an increase in the number of poor people, this is an existing reality. Its government, which holds the power, should try to overcome this problem. This program aims to help poor people who live in poor environments. This Rural Settlement Program is carried out in Ngabang District, Landak Regency. This study aimed to find out the implementation of the program to improve the quality of the village residential environment in Ngabang District, and about community initiatives and participation in the program to improve the quality of the village residential environment in Ngabang District, Landak Regency. Research methods and data analysis were done using descriptive qualitative techniques. The results of this research indicate that in order for the program to improve the quality of the village residential environment to achieve its targets, coordination between the agencies involved is needed. Before it is implemented, the government needs to socialize the program with the community. Transparency is needed in the program to avoid intervention by groups who do not understand and require participation from the community, so that the implementation gets the expected results.
Keywords: culture, progress, regional strategy, Border Dayak Community