bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design of a Website-Based Realtime Noise Monitoring System in the Work Environment as a Support for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Data
Authors:   Department of Physics, University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Febriyanti Nur Tasya
Published: June 2024

The level of noise in the work environment is one of the factors that affect workers' performance. Research on noise level monitoring tools has been realized using a GY Max 4466 sound sensor with a website-based ESP Wroom 32 microcontroller. This study aims to determine the noise level in the work environment and to monitor noise levels based on a website to support occupational health and safety data. Data was collected by sound detection in the PDAM Way Rilau Bandar Lampung pump room from 08.00-12.00 WIB. The results showed that the system functioned well, indicated by the average accuracy of the four sensors of 97.07% and the average error value of 2.93%. The noise level data generated from the PDAM Way Rilau pump room is classified as high or dangerous because it has exceeded the noise threshold (NAV) value of 70 dB. The system used on the website is localhost access on a computer that can be monitored in the work environment as supporting data for occupational health and safety (K3).
费孝通著作对西方社会科学家的启示
Authors: 韩 格理
Published: June 2024

本文进一步详述了费孝通的核心著作《乡土中国》对中西方社会的对比。这种进一步对比表明它与对开发社会学的中西方社会理论有实质性作用。这项任务不仅使西方学者可以学习费孝通的分析方法，同时也可以澄清中国学者对费孝通关于中国社会的分析的误读，因为他们只注重于费孝通对中西方社会比较的中国那一半，从而无法了解他的著作的理论深度。本文对费孝通的对比加以概念化(conceptualizes), 以纠正韦伯对中国社会的错误分析。
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Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana, Estrada Villa Armando
Published: June 2024

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Crisis de lo público en Medellín a mediados de siglo XX: una problemática cultural en intelectuales y medios impresos
Authors: Cardona Rave Andrés Felipe
Published: June 2024

En la primera mitad del siglo XX un inusitado crecimiento económico-poblacional llevó a Medellín a pasar de provincia a ciudad sin estar preparada mentalmente para este reto. A lo anterior se le suma el efecto traumático que supuso la instauración de la dictadura del General Rojas Pinilla, coincidiendo con el momento más crítico de este proceso. En el presente trabajo se busca presentar cómo el contexto político-económico-social por el que atravesaba la ciudad de Medellín, en lugar de dar luces a un florecer intelectual, mitigó toda iniciativa llevando a una crisis en materia de crítica cultural, al mediatizar las fuentes de información y comunicación. Para ello se expondrá el tema de la cultura y los medios impresos, condensado finalmente en la problemática que supuso la revista cultural Gentes (1940-1970) en la década de los cincuenta, como un ejemplo de la censura intelectual del momento.
La descristianización e islamización de Europa
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana, Mejía Mejía Guillermo
Published: June 2024

Desde la promulgación del Edicto de Milán en el 313, por el Emperador Constantino, el cristianismo se difundió por toda Europa, hasta lograr su mayor expansión y esplendor en el siglo VII con la conversión de todos los pueblos bárbaros que invadieron el antiguo imperio romano. Misioneros como San Patricio en Irlanda y San Agustín de Canterbury en Inglaterra, fueron íconos de la evangelización del cristianismo en esos reinos paganos.
Sobre familias extensas (O de cómo tantos juntos acaban oliendo mal)
Authors:   Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Ánjel Memo
Published: June 2024

Hubo un tiempo en que tener hijos fue un asunto económico. La palabra prole, que da origen a proletario, contenía en sus adentros aquello de vivir económicamente de la familia, ya porque los hijos salieran buenos trabajadores y con ingenio, ya porque resultaran perniciosos y se arriesgaran a lo que fuera en el oficio, arte o ruindad de conseguir dinero, que son acciones variadas y lindan con la desmesura.
Siete poemas
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana, autores Varios
Published: June 2024

Compilación de poemas de varios autores pertenecientes a la Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana
Contra el viento del olvido, o los maestros lectores
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana, Ospina William
Published: June 2024

Discurso de recepción del Doctorado Honoris Causa en Humanidades, septiembre de 1999.
Los aportes de los estudiantes con discapacidad y sus docentes de apoyo en el desarrollo de un dispositivo tecno-pedagógico en clave de accesibilidad
Authors: Soto Mauro Alejandro
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo expone una propuesta que busca aportar a los procesos de educación inclusiva de los estudiantes con discapacidad mediados por tecnologías digitales en entornos virtuales de aprendizaje. Esta se sostiene en el concepto foucaultiano de dispositivo, para reconocer la heterogeneidad de elementos involucrados; en el diseño tecno-pedagógico, donde el uso de la tecnología se haya definido por los objetivos de aprendizaje, a la vez que se reconocen los límites y posibilidades de esas tecnologías; y en el concepto de accesibilidad, como condición inherente para la participación de los estudiantes.
La propuesta se estructura en torno a cuatro dimensiones estrechamente relacionadas: hardware, software, contenidos y pedagogía. Para diseñar las condiciones de accesibilidad necesarias en cada una de ellas se retoman los aportes de estudiantes con discapacidad y sus docentes de apoyo, provenientes de una investigación que aborda el acceso y uso de tecnologías digitales de las personas con discapacidad en los contextos de la educación secundaria de la ciudad de Salta.
Th3_0ff1c3: Um jogo de tabuleiro educacional para o ensino de conceitos da segurança da informação
Authors: Mallmann Schappo Francis , Duarte Medina Roseclea
Published: June 2024

Este artigo apresenta um jogo de tabuleiro educacional moderno com a temática de Segurança da Informação chamado de Th3_0ff1c3, o jogo simula ataques por vários tipos de Malwares e de ações de criminosos virtuais. Se trata de um jogo de tabuleiro de estratégia baseada em turnos onde os alunos precisam trabalhar colaborativamente na defesa de um grande escritório contra Malwares e ação de ataques virtuais. O jogo se destaca pela grande interação entre os jogadores e a capacidade de elucidar diversos conceitos de Segurança da Informação.
Penambahan Tepung Biji Alpukat sebagai Sumber Antioksidan pada Makanan Sereal
Authors: Lidi Irene Maria , Mulyanto Milka Meliana , Kusumaningtyas Fransiska Thalita , Lewerissa Karina
Published: June 2024

Kandungan antioksidan yang tinggi pada biji alpukat, dimanfaatkan dengan mengolahnya menjadi tepung dan ditambahkan ke dalam makanan sereal. Uji organoleptic secara hedonic kepada 20 panelis tak terlatih menyatakan bahwa penerimaan makanan sereal dengan penambahan tepung biji alpukat adalah enak (nilai 4 dari 5 skor). Uji kandungan antioksidan dengan 2,2-difenil-1-pikrilhidrazil (DPPH) menyatakan bahwa daya inhibisi antioksidan pada tepung biji alpukat sebesar 84,08%.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa biji alpukat memiliki potensi sebagai ingredient antioksidan alami di dalam bahan makanan.
Mechanical evaluation of a threaded interference interlocking mechanism for angle-stable intramedullary nailing
Authors: Hanlon John , Kim Stanley E.
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE

To assess the fatigue and load-to-failure mechanical characteristics of an intramedullary nail with a threaded interference design (TID) in comparison to a commercially available veterinary angle-stable nail with a Morse taper bolt design (I-Loc) of an equivalent size.

METHODS

10 single interlocking screw/bolt constructs of TID and I-Loc implants were assembled using steel pipe segments and placed through 50,000 cycles of simulated, physiologic axial or torsional loading. Entry torque, postfatigue extraction torque, and 10th, 25,000th, and 50,000th cycle torsional toggle were assessed. Each construct was then loaded to failure in the same respective direction as fatigue testing. Four complete constructs of each design were then assessed using a synthetic bone analog with a 50-mm central defect via nondestructive torsional and axial loading followed by axial load to failure.

RESULTS

All constructs were angle stable at all time points and withstood fatigue loading. Median insertional torque, extraction torque-to-insertion torque ratio, and torsional yield load were 33%, 33%, and 72.5% lower, respectively, for the TID interlocking screws. No differences in torsional peak load, torsional stiffness, axial yield load, axial stiffness, or axial peak load were identified. No differences in complete construct angle stability, torsional stiffness, axial peak load, axial stiffness, or axial yield load were identified.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The TID had an inferior torsional yield load when compared to I-Loc implants but generated angle stability and sustained simulated physiologic fatigue loading. The TID may be a suitable mechanism for generating angle stability in interlocking nails.
Abnormalities of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis Assessed by Thromboelastometry in an Endotoxic Shock Model in Piglets Treated with Nitric Oxide and Hydrocortisone
Authors: Adamik Barbara , Frostell Claes , Dragan Barbara , Paslawska Urszula , Zielinski Stanislaw , Paslawski Robert , Janiszewski Adrian , Zielinska Marzena , Ryniak Stanislaw , Albert Johanna , Gozdzik Waldemar
Published: June 2024

This is an animal model study to investigate changes in hemostasis during endotoxemic shock and to determine whether the combination of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) + intravenous hydrocortisone had an effect on clot formation and fibrinolysis. iNO selectively decreases pulmonary artery pressure, without affecting cardiac index or systemic vascular resistance; however, the results of studies on the possible consequences of iNO administration on coagulation are inconsistent and require further research. Thirty-four piglets were included. Administering endotoxin caused severe hypodynamic shock. Half of the animals received iNO (30 ppm) + hydrocortisone, starting 3 h after endotoxin infusion and continuing to the end of the study. All animals developed coagulation disorders, manifested by a tendency to hypocoagulation; at the same time, fibrinolysis was impaired. Coagulation and fibrinolysis disorders persisted after endotoxin infusion was discontinued, with worse severity in the animals that died before the study was terminated. Administering iNO + hydrocortisone did not cause further changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis parameters, either during or after the endotoxin challenge, suggesting that potential therapeutic interventions with iNO to lower pulmonary arterial pressure will not affect hemostasis.
MICB Genetic Variants and Its Protein Soluble Level Are Associated with the Risk of Chronic GvHD and CMV Infection after Allogeneic HSCT
Authors: Siemaszko Jagoda , Dratwa Marta , Szeremet Agnieszka , Majcherek Maciej , Czyż Anna , Sobczyk-Kruszelnicka Małgorzata , Fidyk Wojciech , Solarska Iwona , Nasiłowska-Adamska Barbara , Skowrońska Patrycja , Bieniaszewska Maria , Tomaszewska Agnieszka , Basak Grzegorz W. , Giebel Sebastian , Wróbel Tomasz , Bogunia-Kubik Katarzyna
Published: June 2024

The aim of the present study was to determine the associations between the MICB genetic variability and the expression and the risk of development of post-transplant complications after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). HSCT recipients and their donors were genotyped for two MICB polymorphisms (rs1065075, rs3828903). Moreover, the expression of a soluble form of MICB was determined in the recipients' serum samples after transplantation using the Luminex assay. Our results revealed a favorable role of the MICB rs1065075 G allele. Recipients with donors carrying this genetic variant were less prone to developing chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD) when compared to recipients without any symptoms of this disease (41.41% vs. 65.38%, p = 0.046). Moreover, the MICB rs1065075 G allele was associated with a lower incidence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation, both as a donor (p = 0.015) and as a recipient allele (p = 0.039). The MICB rs1065075 G variant was also found to be associated with decreased serum soluble MICB (sMICB) levels, whereas serum sMICB levels were significantly higher in recipients diagnosed with CMV infection (p = 0.0386) and cGvHD (p = 0.0008) compared to recipients without those complications. A protective role of the G allele was also observed for the rs3828903 polymorphism, as it was more frequently detected among donors of recipients without cGvHD (89.90% vs. 69.23%; p = 0.013). MICB genetic variants, as well as serum levels of sMICB, may serve as prognostic factors for the risk of developing cGvHD and CMV infection after allogeneic HSCT.
Fibonacci Sums Modulo 5
Authors: Adegoke Kunle , Frontczak Robert , Goy Taras
Published: June 2024

We develop closed form expressions for various finite binomial Fibonacci and Lucas sums depending on the modulo 5 nature of the upper summation limit. Our expressions are inferred from some trigonometric identities.
A Note on Abelian Groups Supporting Unital Rings
Authors: Woronowicz Mateusz
Published: June 2024

Non-nil abelian groups are classified on which every ring, different from the zero-ring, is unital. It is shown that the assumption on the associativity of the considered rings does not influence the obtained classification. A significant mistake made by other authors studied this topic is corrected.
Spatial and temporal patterns of fish assemblages in Lake Nokoué and the Porto-Novo Lagoon (Benin, West Africa)
Authors: Lederoun Djiman , Amoussou Gildas , Vodougnon Hamil , Adjibogoun Donald , Lalèyè Philippe
Published: June 2024

Fish distribution in the lagoon complex of Lake Nokoué and Porto-Novo Lagoon is poorly documented. The lagoon complex is of particular interest because of its contribution to the local supply of animal protein. The fish communities in the complex were studied monthly between January and December 2015 at six sampling sites using two sets of gillnets with varying mesh sizes. The study applied a non-linear self-organizing map (SOM) method to classify the sampling sites based on the composition of fish assemblages, and an index of indicator value (IndVal) was calculated for each species identified. In total, 58 species from 49 genera and 34 families were cataloged with 45 species observed in Lake Nokoué and 48 in the Porto-Novo Lagoon. Notably, 35 species were common to both water bodies. The analysis revealed a dominance of occasional continental (20.7%) and strict estuarine species (20.7%). The SOM analysis suggested a tripartite structure of the fish communities, largely influenced by the geographical positioning of the sampling sites. The IndVal method identified 28 indicator species in the typical assemblages delineated by the SOM approach. The study highlights the importance of these indicator species for the conservation efforts aimed at sustaining the ichthyofauna of the lagoon complex.
Preliminary rearing outcomes of Siberian sturgeon, Acipenser baerii Brandt, juveniles in autonomous hatching and rearing modules
Authors: Piotrowska Iwona , Kozłowski Michał
Published: June 2024

This study analyzed the rearing indicators of Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) juveniles reared in tanks of different shapes and at various stocking densities. Rearing was conducted in autonomous hatching and rearing modules. Fish of an average body weight of 47.3±1.0 g were divided into four experimental groups: CL, RL, CH, and RH, which differed in stocking density (20 specimens and 50 specimens) and tank shape (C – circular, R – rectangular). The experiment ran for 28 days. Two-factor analysis indicated that lower stocking density significantly affected the final body weight of juvenile Siberian sturgeon, while tank shape had no effect on growth. The results of the current study on rearing Siberian sturgeon juveniles indicated that tanks of different shapes can be applied, but faster growth was obtained at a lower stocking density.
Synthesis, spectral study and evaluation of antibacterial activity of some novel 4-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)-6-(substituted aryl)pyrimidine-2(1H)-thiones
Authors: Venkatraman Rajendran , Divya Jaganathan , Gayathri Pannerselvam , Thirunarayanan Ganesamoorthy , Muthuvel Inbasekaran
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study was to synthesize some novel substituted 4-(2-methoxynaphthalen-6-yl) pyrimidine- 2(1H)-thione compounds using sodium hydroxide catalyzed three component condensation and cyclization reaction of substituted 6-methoxy-2-acetonapthone, various substituted benzaldehydes and thiourea. These thione derivatives were characterized by their analytical, physical, and spectroscopic data. In addition, the in vitro antibacterial activities of these pyrimidine derivatives were evaluated using Bauer-Kirby disc diffusion method.
Multicultural Competence Training Programs to Equip Project Managers for Cross-Cultural Projects
Authors: Afful Moses , Addo Archie
Published: June 2024

This research explores the selection process for multicultural competence training programs to equip project managers for cross-cultural projects. Guided by theoretical frameworks, including Bennett’s Developmental Model, Sue’s Multidimensional Model, Hofstede and Minkov’s Cultural Dimensions Model, Helmreich and Merritt’s Cultural Intelligence Framework, and Henrie and Sousa’s Cultural Competence Model, the study examines intercultural sensitivity, multidimensional cultural competence, cultural dimensions, cultural intelligence, and the dynamic nature of cultural competence.

Analyzing critical components for successful project management in multicultural settings, the study integrates cultural dimensions into project manager approaches based on Hofstede and Minkov’s model. It explores how Helmreich and Merritt’s framework enhances adaptive thinking about cultural complexities and how Henrie and Sousa’s model underscores cultural competence as a continuous developmental process.

The subsequent sections discuss components of multicultural competence training, evaluating training effectiveness using a comprehensive matrix derived from the literature review. The research contributes to understanding how project managers can select and benefit from multicultural competence training, providing insights into industry practices and policies for improved cross-cultural project management. The study emphasizes the inquiry’s significance, originality, and novelty, acknowledges limitations, and suggests future research directions.
Smart Bullets: Revolutionizing Precision Warfare and Tactical Capabilities
Authors: Gherghinoiu Dragoș
Published: June 2024

Smart bullets, developed under programs such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), represent a groundbreaking advancement in precision warfare. This article offers a comprehensive review and critical analysis of smart bullet technology, exploring its technical intricacies, military applications, ethical implications, economic considerations, and future prospects. By integrating advanced optical sensors, guidance systems, and maneuverability mechanisms, smart bullets achieve unparalleled accuracy and lethality on the battlefield. Military applications range from precision targeting to rapid engagement of multiple threats, offering significant advantages in combat effectiveness. However, ethical concerns regarding civilian casualties, proliferation risks, and accountability issues necessitate careful consideration. Moreover, economic perspectives highlight both potential cost savings and ethical dilemmas associated with the commercialization of smart bullet technology. Looking ahead, advancements in AI, materials science, and miniaturization hold promise for further enhancing capabilities. Nonetheless, addressing ongoing ethical, legal, and technical challenges is imperative to ensure the responsible and ethical use of smart bullet technology in military operations, thus contributing to global security and stability.
The Impact of Social Media on EFL Learning and Student Motivation: A Literature Review
Authors: Mitrulescu Corina Mariana
Published: June 2024

This paper is intended to synthesize some of the literature on the effects of social media on EFL learners’ acquisition of language and its main goal is to find out how social media motivates students and affects their ability to acquire English language skills. Social media platforms contribute to language development, and it is necessary to determine the extent to which they influence learners’ vocabulary acquisition, grammar, comprehension, and overall language proficiency. Through this paper, we hope to gain a better understanding of the potential benefits and the drawbacks of incorporating social media platforms into language learning environments, as well as provide educators with recommendations on how to develop effective teaching strategies and improve English language instruction for EFL learners.
Structural Breaks and Co-Movements of Bitcoin and Ethereum: Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: Tekin Bilgehan
Published: June 2024

This study examined the structural breakdowns and co-movements of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrencies from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bai-Perron test was used to determine the change in the mean and variance of the two principal actors regarding market capitalization in the cryptocurrency market. Wavelet coherence analysis was also used to detect the co-movements between BTC and ETH. As a result of the study, several similar breaks were seen in each BTC and ETH series. Only one break could be directly associated with the pandemic process. This means that the pandemic is internalized and normalized in the process. The wavelet coherence results indicate a strong positive dependency (dark warm colours) between BTC and ETH and in phase (in the same direction) in the short and long bandgaps.
The Side Effects of Macroprudential Policies on Economic Performance in the Arab Region
Authors: Obeid Rami
Published: June 2024

Macroprudential policy mainly aims to enhance financial stability and reduce the possibility of costly financial crises. However, to achieve this, macroprudential policy decisions may have some unintended side effects on economic growth. The paper provides an empirical framework for investigating potential side effects of macroprudential policy tools in developing countries. The results show that macroprudential policy decisions may lead to a decline in economic growth in developing countries, but the depth and efficiency of the financial sector may interact with macroprudential policy decisions to support economic environment stability. In the Arab region, the results differ compared to other developing countries, as the macroprudential policy interventions have a positive impact on economic growth, especially for the macroprudential tools that aim to enhance the resilience of the banking sector, while there is no effect of the cyclical macroprudential tools on economic growth.
Relationship Between Internet Banking Service Quality, e-Customer Satisfaction, and Loyalty: A Comparative Study of India and Pakistan
Authors: Patel Ritesh , Mishra Anand Kumar , Chishti Muhammad Zubair , Modi Tejas M.
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the structural relationship between e-service quality, e-satisfaction, and e-loyalty for both Pakistani and Indian Banks. The study was conducted on 800 respondents who were users of internet banking services. The independent variables were 1) reliability, 2) responsiveness, 3) accessibility, 4) ease of use, and 5) security. The e-customer satisfaction and e-customer loyalty are independent variables. The study was conducted on 400 Indians and 400 Pakistani who had been availed internet banking services. The theoretical model was assessed using the PLS-SEM technique. The study found overall significant positive relationship between e-service quality, e-satisfaction, and e-loyalty for both Pakistani and Indian banks. The study has managerial implications that the managers of the banks should focus more on the internet banking services for customer loyalty. The study found overall significant relationship in both India and Pakistan, as both are emerging economies. This study intends to fill the void and adds to the literature on internet banking and provides pathways for the researchers working in the domain of banking services. The study provides recommendations for the top level of management and bank branch managers as well.
Social Responsibility of the Financial Sector in the Information and Network Economy: The Example of Systemically Important Banks in Ukraine and Comparison With Banks in Other Countries of the World
Authors: Portna Oksana V. , Iershova Natalia Yu. , Grytsenko Andrii A.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the problem of increasing social responsibility of the financial sector on the example of systemically important banks that operate in the modern information and network economy under conditions of uncertainty. A comparative analysis of dimensions of social responsibility of banks in different countries of the world was carried out. Based on the obtained results, the importance of social responsibility of banking structures for a wide range of stakeholders and thus for stable and successful operation of banks in the economics of information and uncertainty was confirmed. The general purpose of the study is to develop, test and suggest a comprehensive methodology for monitoring and assessing the level of social responsibility of the financial sector on the example of Ukrainian banks in conditions of uncertainty and recognizing gaps between the actual level and the desired, maximally high state of social responsibility. In our research, we considered social responsibility as a key direction towards achieving and harmonizing the strategic goals of financial institutions. The article focuses on the development of practical measures to monitor public opinions and assess the level of social responsibility of financial institutions. The research offers the following directions: 1) A comparative analysis of data for systemically important banks in Ukraine and other world countries regarding social responsibility; 2) determination of factors that influence the activity of the banking sector; 3) determination of question-indicators applied to the level of social responsibility of banks; 4) analysis of public opinion on the level of social responsibility of banks; 5) analysis of gaps in assessments of the level of social responsibility on the example of systemically important banks of Ukraine. The study involved the methods of statistical research and expert evaluations that made it possible to suggest a methodology for determining the level of social responsibility of financial institutions on the example of systemically important banks. Higher expectations from social responsibility of banks on the part of society were also revealed. The suggested methodology involves analyzing gaps between assessments by stakeholders and the desired level of social responsibility of banks in evaluating the level of compliance with social responsibility. A comparison of the average score of the public assessment with the highest level of social responsibility of banks is visualized. The directions for improving the social responsibility policy are outlined on the example of systemically important banks in Ukraine on the basis of a comparative analysis and taking into account various experiences around the world.
Pediatricians’ Interventions Aimed to Reduce Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents in Primary Healthcare in Poland. A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Szulc Michał , Nowicki Paweł , Wilczyński Szymon , Kaleta Dorota , Znyk Małgorzata
Published: June 2024

Background

Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents are associated with serious health problems and a higher risk of obesity in adults.

Objectives

This study aimed to determine how often pediatricians identify the condition of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents based on anthropometric measurements. The researchers also wanted to obtain information on counseling provided by pediatricians regarding diet and physical activity in patients.

Material and methods

In 2022, an observational, cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 55 pediatricians working in primary health care sector in the city of Lodz. An anonymous questionnaire consisted of sections regarding the characteristics of the treated patient population, barriers and improvements in the process of patient assessment, control, and management, as well as the health status and health behaviors of pediatricians.

Results

About 90.9% of the pediatricians declared that they measured body weight on a scale. Similarly, 89.1% of them measured body height. Among the surveyed doctors, 67.3% calculated waist circumference or the ratio of waist-to-hip ratio. All the pediatricians provided advice on diet/eating habits and physical activity to both healthy and overweight/obese patients. In most cases, the study participants indicated that this counseling was provided „often” (83.6%). Only every tenth pediatrician provided detailed dietary advice and every sixth detailed advice on physical activity at each patient visit. A higher chance of providing dietary advice to children and adolescents was observed among pediatricians providing ≤ 100 patient visits during a routine work week (OR = 5.13; p < 0.05). Normal BMI (OR = 12.35; p < 0.05) and having ≤ 100 patient visits per week during a routine work week (OR = 8.28; p < 0.05) were significant correlates of physical activity advice.

Conclusions

Pediatricians should perform accurate anthropometric measurements to prevent obesity in children and adolescents. During each patient visit, the pediatrician should give advice on diet and physical activity.
Evaluating Market Attributes and Housing Affordability: Gaining Perspective on Future Value Trends
Authors: Said Rosli , Sulaimi Mardhiati , Majid Rohayu Ab , Aini Ainoriza Mohd , Olanrele Olusegun Olaopin , Akinsomi Omokolade
Published: June 2024

This study fills a significant research gap in Malaysian government-led homeownership and affordability. Centered on crucial market attributes influencing these initiatives, insights from low-income groups were obtained. The primary aim of this study was to assess the importance of various market attributes on government homeownership initiatives in Malaysia. The data were collected from low-income groups using a structured questionnaire, providing valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by this demographic. A Relative Importance Index (RII) was employed to analyze the data, revealing that Financial Market Factors, Household Financial Capacity, Housing Affordability and Accessibility, and Government Housing Policies were the market attributes of the highest importance in shaping government homeownership efforts. The results of the exploratory factor analysis demonstrated that the Financial Market Factor was the most influential component, as indicated by its mean rank. This study sought to incorporate the valuable perspectives of respondents regarding integrating future value into financing models. Respondents' opinions reflected a significant level of support for such innovative approaches. This study examines the crucial market attributes influencing government homeownership initiatives in Malaysia. The findings underline the potential of incorporating future value into financing models to enhance housing affordability for low-income groups and promote broader homeownership objectives.
Historias terribles de las fábricas para matar gente
Authors: Cortés Jaime
Published: June 2024

Historias terribles de las fábricas para matar gente es un libro de microrrelatos que no superan 100 palabras, y que van desde el nacimiento de los campos de concentración en Sudáfrica a finales del siglo XIX hasta los campos de concentración vigentes. Al tratarse de textos brevísimos que desechan todo lo prescindible, como pasa con la poesía, el lector se involucra en el relato con contundencia. Por su extensión y forma, las historias invitan a llenar los vacíos dejados conscientemente para multiplicar su horror y hacerlos imposibles de olvidar. Esta revisión de los acontecimientos espantosos ocurridos en los campos de concentración permite el acercamiento de un público muy diverso; mediante la ficción se ofrece un testimonio tardío de los que murieron en esos lugares.
Spotlight on Music Collections: Interview with Marion Newman, (Ne'ega,) Mezzo-Soprano
Authors: Newman Marion , Folk-Farber Kyra
Published: June 2024

While previous Spotlight columns have focused on music collections and archives in Canada through the voices of those who work with them, this interview takes a slightly different angle by focusing on the career of Mezzo Soprano Marion Newman (Nege’ga), an internationally recognized opera singer who will be joining the University of Victoria School of Music as Assistant Professor on July 1, 2024. Newman is known across Canada and worldwide for her performances of the works of living Indigenous composers. In this interview, Marion discusses navigating - and stretching the limits of - the modern world of opera while proudly bearing her identity as Kwagiulth and Sto:lo. She also reflects on the complexities of balancing Indigenous traditions with modern Western music practices, her experiences working with written, recorded, and published Indigenous-composed music when, traditionally, and the role that library collections may play in her work as a faculty member at the University of Victoria. The interviewer, Kyra Folk-Farber, is honoured to be good friends with Marion as well as former singing colleagues while they both lived in Toronto, and collaborating with Marion on this interview was, unsurprisingly, a total delight.
Message from the President / Message du présidente
Authors: Johnston Lucinda
Published: June 2024

President's Message
Critical Thinking Development in High School Literature Education: The Students’ Point of View
Authors: Ngoc Hung Le , Chau Tran Thi Minh , Oanh Lu Thi Mai , Oanh Ho Thi , Phuong Bui Thi
Published: June 2024

In the world, critical thinking has been researched, educated and practiced from past to present. In Vietnam today, critical thinking has become a quality and capacity that needs to be formed and developed in learners in education and training, which is being fundamentally and comprehensively innovated. This study applies systems theory, critical theory and functional theory and questionnaire survey method to 623 10th grade and 12th grade students of a high school in Hanoi to clarify the development of critical thinking. Most of the students surveyed recognized the content and manifestations of critical thinking with the basic function of solving problems, appreciated the need to develop critical thinking, and all evaluated themselves. Appreciate certain progress in developing critical thinking. The majority of surveyed students chose the most appropriate measure to organize literature education with the goal of developing students' critical thinking. The differences discovered from the perspective of 10th graders and 12th graders may reflect the positive role of education in general and high school Literature education in particular to develop students’ critical thinking.
Implementasi Konsep Tri Hita Karana Dalam Upaya Penguatan Nilai Gotong Royong Pada Sekha Teruna-teruni Mekar Sari
Authors: Putra Kadek Dwi Sentana
Published: June 2024

Tri Hita Karana merupakan konsep keseimbangan antara manusia dengan Tuhan, Manusia dengan sesama, dan manusia dengan lingkungan. Konsep ini bukan menundukan alam dan sesama, melainkan menjadi sebuah harmonisasi, antara manusia yang disebut dengan Bhuana Alit dengan alam semesta yang disebut dengan Bhuana Agung. Konsep keseimbangan ini, akan menuju pada kebahagiaan atau kemakmuran. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskritif kualitatif, denganteknik pengumpulan data seperti: observasi, wawancara, kepustakaan, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian yang berjudul Implementasi Konsep Tri Hita Karana Dalam Upaya Penguatan Nilai Gotong Royong Oleh Sekha Teruna-Teruni Mekar Sari Desa Pakraman Apit Yeh, Desa Bangli, Kecamatan Baturiti, Tabanan, menunjukan upaya yang dilakukan oleh Sekha Teruna-Teruni Mekar Sari untuk menguatkan nilai-nilai gotong royang pada setiap kegiatan atau program kerja yang dilaksanakan berdasarkan Konsep Tri Hita Karana. Pada bidang Prahyangan usaha untuk penguatan nilai gotong royong diterapkan melalui kegiatan ngayah. Pada bidang Pawongan untuk memupuk rasa gotong royong, kebersamaan, membangun interaksi yang baik antar anggota Sekha Teruna-Teruni diterapkan melalui program suka-duka dan rapat rutin. Terakhir, pada bidang Palemahan untuk memupuk rasa persatuan, tolong menolong dilaksanakan dengan kegiatan kerja bakti rutin setiap 2 minggu sekali. Setiap kegiatan dari segala unsur Tri Hita Karana diupayakan untuk mengonstruksi atau menstimulus nilai gotong royong.
FENOMENA MEMBELI TIRTHA PADA UPACARA NGABEN DI BALI
Authors: Girinata I Made , Giri I Putu Agus Aryatnaya , Purwadi I Komang Dian Adi
Published: June 2024

Tirtha merupakan salah satu sarana penting bagi umat Hindu (Bali) dalam melaksanakan ritual keagamaan, sehingga hampir keseluruhan rangkaian pelaksanaan upacara Panca Yadnya (Dewa Yadnya, Rsi Yadnya, Pitra Yadnya, Manusa Yadnya, dan Bhuta Yadnya) tidak ada tanpa menggunakan tirtha. Demikian juga umat Hindu di Kabupaten Tabanan, tidak ada upacara yadnya yang dilaksanakan tanpa menggunakan tirtha.
Berdasarkan cara memperolehnya, ada dua jenis tirtha utama dalam ritual Hindu yaitu: 1) tirtha yang diargha (dibuat) oleh Pendeta dengan kekuatan mantra (doa). Tirtha ini biasanya digunakan pada tahap awal rangkaian upacara yadnya sebagasi symbol penyucian (pembersihan) secara rohani terhadap segala sarana yang dipergunakan dan juga untuk penyucian semua masyarakat yang terlibat dalam rangkaian upacara yadnya, dan 2) tirtha yang didapat dengan cara nuur (memohon) oleh Pinandita pada suatu tempat suci. Tirtha ini dimaknai sebagai anugerah dari Tuhan/ manifestasiNya, sehingga dipergunakan pada akhir rangkaian upacara yadnya.
Salah satu bagian dari Panca Yadnya, khususnya Pitra Yadnya dalam rangkaian upacara Ngaben pada umumnya menggunakan beberapa jenis tirtha seperti : tirtha pabersihan, tirtha wangsuh pada, tirtha panembak, tirtha pemanah, dan tirtha purwa. Beberapa tirtha ini oleh masyarakat mendapatkannya dengan cara membeli. Nilai nominalnya pula berbeda antara tempat satu dengan tempat lainnya. Hal ini menjadi sebuah fenomena dikalangan masyarakat yang terbungkus dalam komunikasi ritual sehingga menjadi latah bagi masyarakat ketika mohon tirtha sudah harus mempersiapkan sejumlah uang ketika ditanya seharga berapa orang yang meninggal dibelikan tirtha.
EKSISTENSI TARI PENDET LANANG DALAM PIODALAN DI PURA PUSEH, DUSUN BAJING, DESA TEGAK, KLUNGKUNG
Authors: Suryawan I Gde , Aprilia Ni Nengah , Yanti Ni Luh Gede Mega
Published: June 2024

Tari Pendet Lanang di Dusun Bajing, Desa Tegak Klungkung merupakan sebuah tari wali atau tari sakral yang merupakan bagian dalam upacara keagamaan khususnya dalam piodalan di Pura Puseh  Dusun Bajing, Desa Tegak, Klungkung yang dilaksanakan pada rahina Budha Wage Klawu. Tari Pendet Lanang ini  ditarikan secara berkelompok yang terdiri dari lima orang pria dewasa sebagai penari. Sarana yang digunakan penari berupa bokor yang berisi sepasang canang sari yang memiliki makna untuk memohon waranugraha kehadapan Ida Sang Hyang Widhi beserta manifestasinya serta dupa dengan hitungan ganjil sebagai simbol dari Dewa Agni yang bermakna sebagai saksi dan perantara untuk menghubungkan umat dengan Tuhan. Adapun keunikan dari Tari Pendet Lanang adalah tarian ini hanya dipentaskan saat piodalan di Pura Puseh, penarinya terdiri dari pria dewasa yang merupakan masyarakat pengempon Pura Puseh di Dusun Bajing, Desa Tegak, Klungkung yang telah melalui proses penyucian, dan satu penari yaitu  pinandita lanang pengempon Pura Puseh itu sendiri. Tujuan dari kajian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Eksistensi Tari Pendet Lanang dalam piodalan di Pura Puseh Dusun Bajing, Desa Tegak, Klungkung. Pengumpulan data ini menggunakan teknik observasi tidak berstruktur, wawancara, studi dokumentasi dan studi kepustakaan. Diketahui bahwa tari Pendet Lanang merupakan bagian dalam pelaksanaan piodalan di Pura Puseh serta bermakna sebagai simbolis penyambutan turunnya para Dewa saat piodalan berlangsung dan merupakan wujud persembahan kehadapan Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa dalam bentuk pertunjukan seni sakral.
Kata kunci: Eksistensi, Tari Pendet Lanang, Pura Puseh
Adopting and Adapting Syllabi by Instructors of English Language Departments at University Level: An Applied Study
Authors: Ismael Hama Kozhin Omer
Published: June 2024

Syllabus is a crucial instructional resource that assists educators with clarification and simplification of subjects and sheds light on the content of a course of study, step by step. It is a crucial aspect of university teaching to provide syllabi for all their offered modules; thus, every instructor requires one to teach a class properly. Instructors, however, always use syllabi to improve their performance and make their teaching better suit students’ needs to learn and gather information to enhance their university education. This study examines how instructors deal with syllabi in terms of designing, adopting and adapting or only adopting them. It; therefore, sheds light on instructor’s expertise in curriculum design in general and the process of syllabus creation and adoption especially. Therefore, eighteen (18) university instructors from the University of Sulaimani and Komar University of Science and Technology have been chosen to answer a questionnaire of six (6) main questions and two (2) sub-questions on syllabus design and adoption. The results show that most of the instructors are unaware of the needed procedures for both designing and adapting previously designed syllabi by experts. Moreover, they do not always take environment analysis into consideration as much as they care about students’ needs when making adjustments to the syllabi that they adopt. Eventually, the study sums up with conclusions and recommendations.
A natural hydrogen seep in Western Australia: Observed characteristics and controls
Authors: Davies Krista , Frery Emanuelle , Giwelli Ausama , Esteban Lionel , Keshavarz Alireza , Iglauer Stefan
Published: June 2024

Natural hydrogen (H2) is a promising resource for the energy industry’s transition to zero-carbon fuels. However, its extent and feasibility for exploitation remain unclear. A key step towards discovering subsurface dihydrogen accumulations is detecting H2 seeps. This study presents the first autonomous, multi-gas monitoring of a natural hydrogen seep in Australia, where dihydrogen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulphide were measured together. The research revealed significant H2 seepage on the Yilgarn Craton in Western Australia, with seasonal fluctuations: high emissions after dry summers and reduced emissions following rainfall due to increased groundwater levels. Groundwater appears to act as a seasonal inhibitor to H2 seepage through the near subsurface potentially leading to false negatives in soil gas surveys post-rainfall and in low-lying areas. This work provides fundamental data for natural hydrogen exploration and therefore aids in the implementation of a large-scale hydrogen economy.
Stress Fracture of the Sternum
Authors: Pujol-Marzo Montserrat , Balius Ramon
Published: June 2024

A 15-year-old sprinter consulted with a physical therapist due to a 1-week history of mechanical chest pain. Following physical therapy examination, the patient was referred to a sports medicine physician for further diagnostic evaluation by ultrasound, which was suggestive of a fracture. Magnetic resonance imaging then identified the stress fracture. JOSPT Cases 2021;1(4):240–241. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2021.10323
Unstable Transsyndesmotic Fibular Fracture
Authors: Fisher Tara B. , Lento Paul , Mabry Lance M.
Published: June 2024

A 38-year-old US Air Force Pararescue specialist presented to a direct-access physical therapist 1 week after sustaining a left ankle inversion injury during a parachute landing. On-site diagnostic ultrasound was used to expand the evaluation findings and the apparent fracture was noted. The physical therapist ordered same-day radiographs, which confirmed a laterally and posteriorly displaced oblique fibular fracture at the level of the talar dome. The patient was evaluated the next day by an orthopaedic surgeon, and subsequently underwent stress-view radiographs that revealed talocrural instability. JOSPT Cases 2021;1(2):112–113. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2021.10329
Clinical experience of outpatient treatment of bacterial skin infections in children
Authors: Zagrtdinova Rizida M. , Lyashenko Natalya V. , Zagrtdinova Rizilya N. , Sergeeva Tatyana P. , Kobeleva Tatyana A. , Petrunin Dmitry D.
Published: June 2024

Data regarding the role of cutaneous microbiome in physiological and pathological conditions, pharmacological properties of fusidic acid and its clinical use for the treatment of skin infections are presented in the article. Incidence of skin infections in children treated in children’s city polyclinic No. 1 of Izhevsk city through 2019–2022 are analyzed. Outcomes of the treatment of these patients with topical fusidic acid preparations are presented. Due to high activity against typical cutaneous bacterial pathogens including MRSA strains of Staphylococcus aureus, favorable safety profile and pharmacokinetic profile when topically applied along with low resistance of the key pathogens fusidic acid preparations are the first line treatment of primary and secondary pyodermas.
Grover’s disease — current understanding of transient and persistent acantholytic dermatosis
Authors: Chepushtanova Kseniya O. , Patrushev Aleksandr V. , Gorbunov Yuri G. , Belousova Irena E.
Published: June 2024

Grover’s disease is a papulo-vesicular pruritic dermatosis characterized by a transient, persistent, or asymptomatic course. We have analyzed the publications found in the PubMed and RSCI scientific literature databases between 1970 and 2022. The clinical manifestations of Grover’s disease, possible localization, etiological factors, and the histological and dermatoscopic picture of the disease are described. According to the literature, the putative associations with disease onset are highly variable and include insolation, pregnancy, hemodialysis, chemotherapy, sweating, a number of dermatoses, and a history of malignancy and organ transplantation. Seasonality of the process has also been described. To date, nine histologic patterns of the disease have been described, the most common being acantholytic dyskeratosis.
O uso de inibidores de checkpoint imunológico na imunoterapia do câncer gástrico
Authors: Lopes Gustavo Vieira , Do Nascimento Filho Frederico Hahnemann Walker de Medeiros , Sobrinho Hermínio Maurício da Rocha
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Abordar o uso de inibidores de checkpoint imunológico (ICI) na imunoterapia do câncer gástrico (CG). Revisão bibliográfica: A principal modalidade terapêutica do CG é o tratamento cirúrgico, sendo a única opção curativa. Entretanto, a imunoterapia com o uso de ICI tem sido uma nova estratégia de tratamento para neoplasias malignas. Os principais pontos de verificação imunológicos são: PD-1, PD-L1 e o CTLA-4; o bloqueio seletivo desses pontos de controle inibitórios pode permitir a ativação contínua de células T, promovendo respostas antitumorais eficazes. O estudo KEYNOTE-059 demonstrou que PD-L1 possui atividade antitumoral e foi bem tolerado em monoterapia e em combinação com quimioteraPIA. O estudo KEYNOTE-061 e 062 demonstraram aumento da taxa de sobrevida geral e maior perfil de segurança para os pacientes, com maior duração de resposta. O estudo CHECKMATE-0649 demonstrou que o Nivolumab e quimioterapia tiveram melhor sobrevida geral em relação a quimioterapia isolada (13,1 vs. 11,1 meses) com progressão livre de doença em 12 meses de 36%. Considerações finais: Ensaios clínicos indicaram resultados promissores com essa nova abordagem para o CG, porém, apesar disso, ainda existem limitações, como a irresponsividade em alguns casos e a presença de efeitos colaterais significantes.