bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pembelajaran Tari Piring Tradisi melalui Metode Drill di Kelas XI. F6 SMA N 14 Padang
Authors: Marchel Qonita Hesthia , Syeilendra Syeilendra
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to know the improvement of learning outcomes of the ancient Piring dance with the experimental method in class XI. F6 SMA N 14 Padang. This type of research is group action research or "classroom action research" which is carried out in 2 cycles with the stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The tools in this study are the researcher himself and the assistance of supporting tools in the form of recording tools, cameras and test results. Data were collected through literature studies, observations, interviews and literature. The data is analyzed with a percentage formula. The results of the study prove that the use of practice methods in learning dance can stimulate students' enthusiasm and performance in the learning process and increase in each session, the average work of students in the first semester is 72.1% with good criteria, in the second term it is 74.7% the average percentage of student learning work with good criteria, in the third term it is 80.8%. After the implementation of cycle II, student learning achievement increased every semester, the average percentage of student academic achievement in the first semester was 85.1% very good, in the second semester it increased to 93.8% which is a very good measure. The results of students' practical skills with an average score of 70.8 to 96% have progressed very well. The results of this study reached the level of 85% which is the minimum level (KKM) so that student activities are effective on student learning outcomes.
The Impact of Green HRM Practices on Employee Performance: Mediating Role of Psychological Ownership in The Banking Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Hassam Gul  , Dr. Ammad Zafar
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the mediating role of psychological ownership in the association between green human resource management and employee performance. The study utilized a quantitative research design based on data analysis of 980 employees from 20 commercial banks in Pakistan. Psychological ownership mediates the association between green human resource management practices and employee performance. The paper highlights the significance of green human resource management practices in fostering psychological ownership and enhancing employee performance in the workplace. For future studies, longitudinal designs with multiple sources and stages of data collection will be essential to gain a profound understanding of the relationship between the constructs. Testing across various organizational forms and cultures is recommended for a comprehensive assessment. Managers are encouraged to raise employee awareness through green human resource management practices to help employees attain a competitive edge by enriching their knowledge, skills, and abilities, enhancing their quality of life and work performance. This study contributes to the existing literature by offering a descriptive and practical elucidation of the role of psychological ownership among the employees of the banking sector in Pakistan in the connection between green human resource management practices and employee performance. The banks must recruit those individuals who have the knowledge and work for a sustainable environment, and they own their position at the workplace.
Solvothermal liquefaction of orange peels and catalytic upgrading of biocrude into transportation fuel over a hybrid catalyst
Authors:   , Kariim Ishaq
Published: October 2024

The efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction process requires further improvement. This study investigates the impact of reaction temperature, residence time, and ratio of ethanol to acetone on the energy compositions and bio-product’s yield enhancement were investigated under non catalytic and catalytic process with further upgrading. The biocrudes obtained via the non catalytic liquefaction were characterized for elemental composition, bio-oil compositions, functional group, molecular weight and thermal stability to understand the effects of process parameters on the biocrudes’ compositions. An improved bio-oil with High Heating Value (HHV) (38.18 MJ/kg) and lower oxygen: carbon (O/C) ratio (0.11) were obtained at 430 ◦C, 35 min and 50% ethanol with a significant boost in the enhancement factor, deoxygenation, and percentage hydrogenation of 2.63, 36.88%, and 77.87%, respectively. The presence of ketones with composition of 32.58 area% suggests the needs for the removal of oxygen from the bio-oil. Using a central composite design (CCD), catalyst dosage (3-6 wt.%) and reaction temperature (330-430°C) were optimized, maintaining constant orange feedstock weight (10g), reaction time (15 minutes), and a solvent ratio of 3:1 (acetone to ethanol). Optimal biofuel yield (71.09 wt.%), solid residue (28.18 wt.%), biomass conversion (71.82 wt.%), and gas yield (40.14 mL/g) were achieved at 430°C and 3 wt.% catalyst loading. The Fe/CNSs catalysts possess high selectivity to acid formation. High correlation coefficients indicated the model’s strong fit with experimental data. The hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of cyclohexanone under both catalytic and non-catalytic conditions involved mechanisms such as hydrogenation, decarboxylation, decarbonylation, and dehydration. The NiCeMo catalysts shows an even particle dispersion where 11.3 area % of hydrocarbon and highest conversion of ketones and phenols were obtained. However, the performance of NiCeMo catalysts for HDO was hampered by the Guerbet reaction, which led to the formation of side products which are primarily alcohols. Modifying the acidity and using water as a solvent could potentially increase the HHV of the biofuel hence, promote the usage for transportation purposes. Biofuel produced through the non-catalytic process demonstrated a higher energy value of 38.18 MJ/kg, highlighting orange peels as a viable renewable energy resource
Application of a constructed wetland for the removal of antibiotic residue, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotic-resistance genes from pharmaceutically contaminated wastewater
Authors:   , Karungamye Petro
Published: October 2024

The significant increases in abundance of pharmaceuticals, antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the environment have drawn attention over public health. The presence of these contaminants in wastewaters is well-documented as a factor contributing to the decreased potency of antibiotics used in healthcare. These types of contaminants can be removed from wastewater using a number of techniques, including phytoremediation, which has demonstrated effectiveness. The removal of these contaminants by various aquatic plants has been explored, and the results are promising. The aim of this research was first, to analyze antibiotic resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from hospital wastewater effluent, which is a consequence of antibiotics occurrence in wastewater. Second, to investigate the removal of some selected antibiotics from synthetic wastewater in constructed wetland (CW) planted with Cyperus alternifolius, Canna indica, and one planted with both of these plant species, as well as the influence of antibiotics on microbial density and community in CW. Hospital wastewater samples were collected from the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania, where the hospital's wastewater is treated in a horizontal subsurface flow CW planted with Typha latifolia before being discharged into the environment. The results of hospital wastewater analysis showed that bacteria isolated from treated hospital wastewater were resistant to tested antibiotics and harbored antibiotics resistance genes. These findings demonstrate that CW can disseminate ARB and ARGs despite hospital wastewater treatment, which poses a risk to the public's health. In the pilot CW, the system planted with a single plant species (Cyperus alternifolius) outperformed those planted with mixed plant species or Canna indica alone in the removal of tested antibiotics from wastewater. This is supported by the observation of higher bacteria abundance in CW with Cyperus altenifolius than Canna indica, while the difference was not significant (p > 0.05). The findings of this investigation revealed that although there is a general decline in bacteria abundance, there is no significant change (p > 0.05) due to antibiotic presence in wastewater. It is concluded that, despite variations in performance, the plants studied play a significant role in pharmaceuticals remediation from wastewater
Determinants of e-Health Routinization in Public Healthcare Facilities in Kenya
Authors: Shikunyi Jackline Waburaka , Ondulo Jasper Malcom , Omieno Kelvin Kabeti
Published: October 2024

The integration of e-Health into health has the potential to transform healthcare service delivery by increasing quality. Quality service delivery has the following components: safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, and equity. However, the uptake and routinization of these systems remain a challenge, particularly in developing countries. The paper adopted a narrative literature review approach to explore determinants that influence e-Health routinization in public healthcare facilities. The search was conducted across multiple academic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and JSTOR, using the key terms “e-Health,” “routinization,” “Kenya,” “health facilities,” “health information systems,” and “digital health adoption.” The study peer-reviewed articles, reports, and relevant policy documents published between 2014 and 2023. The findings show that organizational support, user training, technological infrastructure, and the involvement of stakeholders in design as critical to the successful implementation of e-Health and its routinization. Challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, user involvement during implementation, and resistance to change hinder uptake and widespread use of routinization. If these challenges are adequately addressed, uptake of e-Health routinization will easily be achieved.
Plastic: Recycling as a Potentiator of Science Teaching in Basic Education
Authors: Peixoto Sandra Cadore , Oliveira Giana Weber de , Medeiros Juliana Guarize , Veiga Célia de Fátima Rosa da
Published: October 2024

Three Pedagogical Moments carried out in the context of a sixth-grade class of Elementary School at a private school in the municipality of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul state. It aimed to promote sustainability through plastic caps recycling with emphasis on Science and Technology in order to build environmental awareness in Basic Education as proposed by the Circular Movement. The activity was developed at PlastiMaker’s laboratory at Franciscan University in Santa Maria. As a result, it was observed that as they systematize information about plastic caps recycling, students were stimulated to collaborate in the strategies to minimize environmental damage caused by plastic. Another relevant aspect was the ability of students to promote a more responsible approach in their context related to residues, focusing on education for sustainability purposes.
A essência política dos processos decisórios do Governo Trump para a OTAN
Authors: Backes Guilherme da Cruz
Published: October 2024

A eleição de Donald Trump, em 2016, suscitou uma série de questões acerca de como seu governo lidaria com compromissos internacionais assumidos em administrações passadas. Com uma retórica fortemente hostil à ordem internacional vigente, Trump teve como um de seus alvos preferenciais a OTAN, aliança militar liderada pelos EUA e criada no começo da Guerra Fria. Durante a Administração Trump, a permanência de suas críticas e o seu distanciamento de líderes de países historicamente próximos dos EUA acenderam, na Ciência Política, um debate entre aqueles que anteviam uma ruptura drástica na política externa estadunidense e aqueles que ressaltavam a solidez institucional da conduta internacional de Washington. Este estudo insere-se nesse debate, com o intuito de ressaltar a complexidade dos processos decisórios do governo americano, sublinhando a essência política de um jogo que se estabelece com a participação de diversos atores e cujo resultado alcançado retrata uma temporária correlação de forças políticas domésticas. Sem ignorar o protagonismo do chefe de Estado na condução da política externa, esta pesquisa utiliza-se do modelo de política governamental para compreender as decisões tomadas como o resultado de longos embates travados entre diferentes grupos com influências variadas sobre a política em questão. Esta análise do Governo Trump concentra esforços na compreensão de como os principais documentos estratégicos de sua política externa voltada para a OTAN foram influenciados tanto pelo voluntarismo disruptivo do próprio Presidente como pela continuidade pragmática do establishment estadunidense.
Два фрагмента от сръбски служе-бен миней от края на XIII – първата половина на XIV в. от сбирките на Църковноисторическия и архивен институт при Българската патриаршия и Историческия музей – гр. Тетевен
Authors: Йовчева Мария , Николов Ангел
Published: October 2024

The article studies the fate and the content of a parchment manuscript, containing an Office Menaion, two parts of which have found their way to the Church Historical and Archival Institute of the Bulgarian Patriarchate in Sofia (CHAI) and the Historical Museum of Teteven (IM–Teteven), respectively. The manuscript was written at the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century. The place of its creation can be located with relative accuracy thanks to two marginal notes in memory of the oikonomos of the Krushevo metochion of the Athonite Hilandar monastery, in the Western part of the Metohija region (today in the Republic of Kosovo). By 1858, the two fragments were still part of a single codex and were owned by a Bulgarian from Craiova, Hristo Hadzhi Danailov, who later donated a portion of the manuscript on behalf of himself and of his brother Dimitar to the Bulgarian community centre in Craiova (founded in 1871). It was this part of the manuscript that ended up in the museum collection of Teteven in 1922. By 1935, the rest of the manuscript was owned by Stefan Tsvetkov from the town of Svishtov, the son of Angel Tsvetkov, a wealthy local merchant and a member of the first church board of the Holy Trinity Cathedral (consecrated 1867). This larger part of the manuscript was sold in 1937 by Mikhail Stamboliyev, a teacher from the town of Russe to the Church Museum in Sofia and belongs today to the CHAI collection (Ms no. 501). The paper explores codicological, palaeographic and orthographic features of the Teteven fragment. The numbering of the quires and the similarity with the Serbian Menaion Hlud. 156 from the State Historical Museum in Moscow (GIM) allow the assumption that the two parts belonged to a voluminous codex containing the services for the complete summer period of the church year. The study of the calendar and the composition of the services indicates the presence of at least two textual layers in the Teteven fragment. One of these layers, common to the Menaia of the Studite liturgical practice, presents already translated texts, inherited from the earlier tradition. The other layer stands closer to Slavonic codices following the Theotokos Evergetis Typikon. It is characterised by distinctive hymns also typical only of Mss Dečani 32 and Ms 113 from SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library (NBKM). Most likely, these particular poetic texts penetrated into the South Slavic milieu through certain Serbian centres in the thirteenth century. The type of the Menaion, the copyist’s notes, and the kinship with Hlud. 156 (written for the Cathedral church of Theotokos of Ljeviš in Prizren) allow us to conclude that the two fragments belong to a codex, which was probably commissioned for one of the great monasteries in Metohija founded by King Stefan II Milutin or by his ancestors.
Наименования праотца Адама и пра-матери Евы в славянской гимнографии
Authors: Браксаторис Мартин
Published: October 2024

The article is concerned with the portrayal of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from paradise in Slavic hymnography, from its beginnings to the 15th century, juxtaposed against the backdrop of Byzantine-Greek hymnography. These hymns interpret the expulsion from paradise, its consequences, and humanity’s subsequent redemption through Christ (the new Adam) and the Theotokos (the new Eve). The analysis focuses on how kinship terms are used to identify Adam and Eve. Early Slavic hymns primarily use variants прадедъ/предедъ and прабаба/пребаба, along with adjectives прадедьнь, бабьнь and прабабьнь/пребабьнь. Notably, word-formative calques праотьць and прамати/премати, along with their derivatives, are practically absent in early original hymnographic compositions (but appear frequently in later East Slavic hymnography). In translated Slavic hymnography, the Greek ὁ προπάτωρ corresponds to the words праотьць and прадедъ/предедъ, with праотьць being a calque from Greek. The equivalent of the Greek ἡ προμήτωρ is the word прабаба/пребаба and the calque прамати. Both variants coexist in Slavic translated hymnographic monuments from various periods. The presence of прабаба/пребаба and прабабьнь in both original and translated hymnography and their occurrence in the works of individual authors suggests marginal significance for authorship attribution in the case of the so-called Methodius’ Canon to Demetrius of Thessalonica. The Greek προγονικός is translated as прадедьнь and прародительнъ, with the latter appearing in later Church Slavonic liturgical books. A more comprehensive understanding necessitates examining a broader range of texts and their variations.
Determinants of Antibiotic Prescribing for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Sana’a City, Yemen
Authors: Al-Khazzan Abdulrazzaq Y. , Ibrahim Doa’a A. , Halboup Abdulsalam M. , Harun Sabariah N. , Al-Dhubaie Shatha , Hayal Noor , Alhazwarah Hajer , Shaaban Aisha , Alsabri Afra , Al-Thalje Soha , Areqi Abdullah A. , Jaber Ammar A. S.
Published: October 2024

Background: Antibiotics are frequently overprescribed for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in outpa­tient settings, especially in regions with fragile health systems. Therefore, the present study assessed the patterns and predictors of antibiotic prescribing for URTIs in Sana’a city, Yemen.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 453 conveniently sampled patients with URTIs in the pediatric and ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinics in six public and private referral hospitals in Sana’a from July to September 2019. Demographic characteristics of patients and physicians, as well as data on the likely types of URTIs and prescribed antibiotics, were collected using a validated questionnaire. The data were then analyzed using univariate and multivariable binary logistic regression, with a significance level of less than 0.05.
Results: Of 453 patients with URTIs, 429 (94.7%) received antibiotics in the pediatric and ENT outpatient clinics of the study hospitals. More than half of antibiotic prescriptions were prescribed by physicians who were male (54.7%), experienced for 15 years or fewer (53.2%), and pediatricians (51.2%). On the other hand, most prescriptions (73.7%) were prescribed by physicians aged ≤45 years. Penicillins were the most frequently prescribed antibiotics (44.3%), followed by macrolides (25.9%), and cephalosporins (17.2%). However, antifolates (0.9%) and fluoroquin­olones (11.7%) were the least frequently prescribed. Amoxicillin-clavulanate (38.9%) was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic for URTIs, followed by azithromycin (16.1%), clarithromycin (9.8%), and cefdinir (5.7%). In multivariable analysis, female physicians were more likely to prescribe antibiotics than males (AOR = 4.5, 95% CI: 1.49–13.33; P = 0.007), while ENT specialists were less likely compared to pediatricians (AOR = 0.2, 95% CI: 0.07–0.84; P = 0.025).
Conclusion: The rate of prescribing antibiotics for URTIs among outpatients in Sana’a is high, with a high proportion of inappropriate prescriptions for infections that are unlikely to be bacterial. Penicillins, particularly amoxicil­lin-clavulanate, are most often prescribed. Various factors related to patients and physicians can influence physicians’ prescribing behavior, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to rationalize antibiotic pre­scribing for treating URTIs. Further research is needed to address antibiotic prescribing patterns in the clinical context.
English Language Teaching (ELT): Analysing Strategies and Challenges from the Indian Perspective
Authors:   Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Sharma Garima , Kumar Ravindra ,   Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Published: October 2024

English, a widely spoken language today, is sometimes referred to be a ‘global language’. It is taught and acquired as a second language all over the world and is currently the lingua franca. Because of the cultural and linguistic variety of India, English is used not just for communication but also as a link language for collaboration both within and across states. Insufficient and unproductive conditions remain in small towns and rural areas even if modern technology has begun to play a significant role in language learning and teaching at colleges and universities. Without making the necessary effort to comprehend or appreciate the value of the language, students who study English in schools and colleges pass the tests. This research paper explores the value of using English as a tool to satisfy the ever-growing expectations of the competitive business world. This article discusses the challenges that instructors face in modern ELT, as well as ways to overcome them. To address their real-world demands and improve their language skills, learners can use their knowledge in real-world situations.
Reconditioning Indian Values in Learners Through Teachers, Parents & Society
Authors:   CSJMU (Kanpur University), Yadav Deepika
Published: October 2024

Man’s Humanity is reflected in his values or it can be said that values provide a strong Foundation to Human life in the true sense. On the strength of which they face the challenges boldly and provides the right direction to himself and the society which is helpful in building an Advance Nation. Value based Education is not an Alien Concept but it has been another important aspect of Indian Education since Ancient times. Our Religious Texts, History, Characters and values of Great Men have always had a deep impact on human life and have shown people a new path to Incredible Ideals and self-respect.
Friend or Foe? – How Should MNEs Position Themselves in View of Amount B?
Authors: Lagarden M.
Published: October 2024

It is uncertain at this point in time which countries will implement Amount B in their domestic tax regulations, and if so, in which form or to which extent, and as of 2025 or in subsequent years. Nonetheless, it seems advisable for MNEs to assess the potential outcomes and impact of this new formulary cross-border profit allocation measure with a view to their affiliates performing baseline (i.e., routine) marketing and distribution functions in countries, in advance or even regardless of any (potential) local application of Amount B. The author expects that Amount B, whether implemented or not, will be used as a reference point for discussion between tax authorities and corporate taxpayers over time and will also entail further transparency requirements imposed on MNEs to provide segmented financials for different functions, risks and assets in their affiliates on a regular basis.
Los orígenes de la Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora
Authors: Galindo-Córdova Karem
Published: October 2024

La Dra. Karem Galindo Córdova egresó como Médico General de la Universidad de Sonora en el año 2023. Formó parte del equipo fundador de la Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora, participando como asistente de editor en jefe de enero de 2019 a enero de 2020. Asimismo, desempeñó el cargo de directora del Comité Editorial Estudiantil de enero de 2020 a enero de 2021. Durante sus años de formación académica en la licenciatura, fue una integrante de la Sociedad Estudiantil de Medicina, siendo líder del Comité Académico de octubre de 2019 a junio de 2020. Actualmente, se encuentra en el primer año de la especialidad de Cirugía General en el Hospital General de Ciudad Obregón.
Sección Informativa - Próstata
Authors: Salazar-Rosas M. , Sánchez-López D. , Soriano-Martínez D. , Valencia-Castillo A.
Published: October 2024

Se observan glándulas túbulo-alveolares de la próstata productoras de líquido que nutre y transporta esperma, mostrando epitelio cilíndrico simple sensible a testosterona; sus células se dividen en luminales maduras y basales.Las primeras (bien diferenciadas) segregan el líquido seminal; mientras que las células basales son indiferenciadas y productoras de antígeno prostático específico (PSA). Las glándulas están rodeadas por tejido fibromuscular liso (HEx400).
Resultados mastográficos BIRADS 4, 5 y 6 y su relación con el uso de anticonceptivos hormonales
Authors: Navarro-Díaz Barreiro Daniela , Tecuanhuey-Tlahuel Héctor
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: determinar la relación entre el uso de anticonceptivos hormonales y el desarrollo de lesiones de mama sospechosas de malignidad en pacientes de sexo femenino. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo, observacional, retrospectivo y transversal. Muestra de 70 pacientes con resultado de BIRADS 4 o mayor. La información se obtuvo de la base de datos en Excel del servicio de epidemiología de la UMF 37, y se utilizó estadística descriptiva para evaluar la relación entre el uso de anticonceptivos hormonales y el desarrollo de lesiones sospechosas de cáncer de mama. Resultados: el 44.3 % de las pacientes con lesión sospechosa de mama utilizó anticonceptivos hormonales; de ellas, el 22.6 % por un periodo mayor a 5 años. Existe 1.8 veces más riesgo de desarrollar cáncer de mama si se utilizan anticonceptivos hormonales por más de 5 años, y 1.5 veces más riesgo si se tiene a un familiar directo con ese diagnóstico. Conclusión: no existe una relación entre el uso de anticonceptivos hormonales con el desarrollo de lesiones de mama sospechosas de malignidad y el cáncer de mama, pero sí con el tiempo de uso de los anticonceptivos y el antecedente familiar de cáncer de mama.
Dengue in pediatrics
Authors: Borges Ortiz Karen Daniela , Sosa Cecilia Liliana
Published: October 2024

Introduction: dengue is a dynamic disease, with a seasonal recurrence and recurrence with temporary outbreaks that generate concern at the epidemiological level. In this sense, we seek to make a review with emphasis on the younger age group as a population at risk.Objective: to characterize aspects related to dengue in pediatric age.Method: a questionnaire was conducted to ten (10) cases of pediatric specialists with more than 5 years of experience and currently practicing. The results were addressed through the development of a small database and the analysis of this through descriptive statistics.Results: the pediatricians consulted highlighted abdominal pain (90 %), myalgia or arthralgia (90 %), the professionals managed to identify an average of 5.7 symptoms (70 %), the professionals highlighted DEN-4 (90 %). 8 out of 10 professionals mention 2024 as the year with the most cases.Conclusion: through this systematic observation, it is observed that professionals have difficulties in early detection of dengue, as well as certainty in diagnosing the severity of the problems and epidemiological solutions according to official institutions.
Iron deficiency anemia and diet therapy: review of theoretical aspects and practical background
Authors: Lizcano Ramírez Lizcano , Salabarria Rosero Brittany María , Mera Santos Vicky Gabriela , Chávez-Arizala Jenrry Fredy
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia is a prevalent nutritional disorder worldwide, affecting more than 4 billion people. It is associated with iron deficiency, which negatively impacts development as well as adult performance.Objective: To update the theoretical framework and research background on diet therapy for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.Method: A narrative review of the updated literature was conducted using recognized databases.Development: Diet therapy is presented as a key strategy to address iron deficiency anemia, focusing on improving the intake of iron-rich foods and combining these with sources of vitamin C to improve its absorption. In addition, alternative treatments have been investigated, such as intravenous iron infusion. Globally, studies have shown that intravenous iron may be more effective and less expensive in certain populations, such as those with inflammatory bowel diseases. In Ecuador, the Health and Nutrition Survey revealed high rates of iron deficiency anemia, especially in areas with high levels of poverty, highlighting the need for adequate nutritional interventions.Conclusions: Iron deficiency anemia is a significant public health problem. Diet therapy is essential for its prevention and treatment, complemented by research demonstrating the efficacy of different therapeutic methods. In Ecuador and worldwide, it is crucial to implement nutritional and health strategies that address the underlying causes of this condition, thus improving the quality of life of affected populations
Analysis on passenger flow evolution and service facility configuration for large-scale events in outer suburbs
Authors: Qin Huanmei , Jia Meiru , Qian Cui , Zhang Yonghuan
Published: October 2024

As more and more large-scale winter events are held in different areas, a reasonable configuration of service facilities is crucial for ensuring the successful execution of these events. Based on an analysis of the passenger flow for large-scale events in outer suburbs, this study has developed a dynamic evolution model to well simulate passenger arrival distribution among nodes and queue performance over time. Subsequently, an optimization model for service facility configuration based on node linkage is proposed. Using a large-scale winter event as a case study, we conclude that assigning a higher objective weight to spectators’ queuing time cost in the optimization model leads to an increase in the number of configured service facilities among nodes, thereby enhancing service quality. Different facility layouts for security checks and ticket checks have no significant effects on the optimal number of configured service facilities and spectator queuing time costs. However, implementing a remote security check can alleviate passenger congestion at downstream nodes and reduce the overall queuing time cost. The dynamic evolution model and the service facilities configuration model are suitable for coordinating passenger flow under limited-service facility provision along with measures such as adjusting facility layouts and controlling passenger flow. Thus, a good match between passenger flow distribution and facility service capacity can be achieved. The research conclusions can provide a reference for the analysis of passenger flow, service facility configuration, and passenger flow organization for large-scale events held in the outer suburbs.
The Importance of Direct Routes for Air Travel Itinerary Choices: Results from a Stated Preference Choice Experiment
Authors: Moleman Milan , Kroesen Maarten , Zijlstra Toon , Faber Roel
Published: October 2024

Over the past years, aviation policies are more and more focussed on sustainability rather than connectivity, putting pressure on airlines to re-design the network. For this, evaluating air travellers their preferences on direct routing compared to lay-overs is needed to make well-informed design choices. This paper examines the preferences of air travellers on direct itineraries by applying a data-driven approach. To this end, a stated preference choice experiment is developed and implemented in an online survey. The results of the latent class choice model show two types of flyers with different preferences, labelled as time sensitive and price sensitive flyers. The model outcomes indicate that both are willing to pay for direct itineraries, while time sensitive flyers are willing to pay substantially more. Other flight characteristics also play an important role in air travellers’ route choice, such as the distance to the airport, travel time, and transfer time. Travel motive, ticket price compensation by the employer, and experience with layovers drive whether air travellers belong to the time or price sensitive flyers. The distinction between time and price sensitive flyers and their preferences is expected to yield more tailored transport policies than a distinction between, for instance, business and non-business. Future research should focus on the societal impact of a reduction in direct itineraries for air travellers, using insights gained in this study.
ChatGPT, Postphenomenology, and the Human-Technology-Nature Relations
Authors: Hongladarom Soraj , Van der Vaeren Auriane
Published: October 2024

The idea of this paper is to analyze the phenomenon of ChatGPT and other large language models through the postphenomenological approach proposed by Don Ihde. It is claimed that ChatGPT represents a fundamental shift in the relation between human and technology, and that Ihde’s analysis here contributes greatly to our understanding of how the relation plays itself out. We here suggest that ChatGPT represents a highly dynamic interplay between human beings and their natural environment. ChatGPT not only mediates between human subject and nature, but itself—by virtue of its being capable of “understanding” the text and images that are input to it—constitutes a hermeneutic agent. On the one hand, there is the relation between ChatGPT and nature through the semantic content of the huge data that it has in its databases; on the other, there is also the relation between the user and ChatGPT itself. In illustrating how ChatGPT radically reshapes our identity through embedding semantics as a fundamental perceptual activity, it is as such that we claim that ChatGPT radicalizes Ihde’s core relation between human, technology, and nature.
Peran Pemerintah Dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Indonesia Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Lathifah Gendia Saumy , Prayoga Ilham Dwi
Published: October 2024

Introduction/Main Objectives: The Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has paralyzed the Indonesian economy; many MSMEs have gone bankrupt because their income has decreased, and many companies have laid off their employees. This study aims to analyze several government policies to save the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Research Methods: This study uses qualitative data from articles, books, journals, or other related sources. Finding/Results: The results of the study show that to overcome the economic problems, the government has taken steps in the form of fiscal and monetary policies. Fiscal policies include the pre-employment card program, tax incentives, launching budget refocusing, and budget reallocation. Monetary policies such as MSME credit restructuring Bank Indonesia's rupiah stability. Conclusion: The government must make every effort to stabilize and improve the economic sector in Indonesia to improve people's welfare
The Legal Nature of Smart Contracts Programmed using Blockchain Technology
Authors: Almahasneh Younis
Published: October 2024

The advent of blockchain technology has given rise to a new form of digital agreement known as smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement written directly into code. This paper explores the legal landscape surrounding smart contracts and their unique characteristics in the context of traditional contract law. With the proliferation of blockchain technology, the legal implications of smart contracts have become a topic of increasing interest to legal practitioners, businesses, and policymakers. The paper addresses key aspects such as enforceability, validity, and potential liabilities. The paper addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by smart contracts, aiming to provide clarity and guidance to stakeholders working in this rapidly evolving field. By analyzing case law, regulatory frameworks, and industry practices, this paper seeks to shed light on the legal complexities associated with smart contracts programmed using blockchain technology. A key focus of this research is the enforceability of smart contracts under existing legal frameworks. This includes examining contractual intent, offer and acceptance, consideration, and capacity, and how these traditional contract law principles translate into the world of smart contracts. Furthermore, the paper delves into the potential legal liabilities and dispute resolution mechanisms associated with smart contracts, and provides insights into the evolving landscape of contractual relationships facilitated by blockchain technology. The findings of this research have significant implications for legal practitioners and businesses operating in industries where smart contracts are used. The paper makes recommendations for legislative clarity, standardization of smart contract protocols, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution mechanisms, education and awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the need for ongoing monitoring and adaptation. These recommendations aim to contribute to the ongoing discourse and proactive adaptation of the legal nature of smart contracts, and to foster an environment that balances innovation, legal certainty, and protection.
The Impact of Compensation on Employees Engagement: Blom Bank in Jordan as a Case Study
Authors: Alazzam Abdulilah
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to identify the level of applying the required financial and non-financial compensation by BLOM BANK, as well as the level of employees’ engagement in BLOM BANK (Jordan) and the impact of financial and non-financial compensation on employees’ engagement in the researched bank. The study population included all the employees of the BLOM BANK branches in Jordan amounting to about (400) employees. A simple random sample of (200) employees was withdrawn from the population of the study. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher prepared a questionnaire to examine the variables of the study, which were distributed to the sample of the study, and all were valid for analysis. To analyze the collected data, the researcher used the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The study reached to a number of findings, most prominent of which are: 1. The level of applying the required financial and non-financial compensation by BLOM BANK’ (Jordan) employees was moderate. 2. The level of functional engagement of BLOM BANK’ employees was moderate. 3. There is a statistically significant impact at the level of significance (≥ α 0.05) for the direct and indirect financial compensation and non-financial (moral) compensation on the employees’ engagement of BLOM BANK (Jordan). The study suggested a number of recommendations, most important of which are: 1. The necessity of activating the positive aspects in the policy of financial and moral compensation in BLOM BANK (Jordan). 2. The need to review some aspects of the direct and indirect financial compensation, and the non-financial (moral) compensation in BLOM BANK (Jordan).
Curbing the Continued Dominance of Five European Countries under the Presidency of FIFA and the Absence of International Law and the Rights of the Sports Scientific Standard under Various Pretexts
Authors: Aljabouri Abbas
Published: October 2024

This study examined the issue of the dominance of five European countries in the management of FIFA and its impact on fair representation and transparency in international sports decision-making. Several aspects were analyzed, including the lack of transparency and accountability, the loss of the mathematical scientific standard, the impact of political interference, and the lack of commitment to international human rights principles. The results showed that European hegemony marginalizes other countries and reduces their ability to participate effectively in decision-making processes within FIFA. There has also been a significant lack of transparency and accountability, which enhances Doubts about the integrity of decisions. In addition, non-compliance with scientific norms and significant political interference lead to unjustified decisions and favor political interests over sports justice. Finally, the lack of commitment to international human rights negatively affects the rights of peoples and players. The study recommended several recommendations to enhance transparency and accountability, redistribute power, adhere to scientific standards, reduce political interference, and promote human rights within FIFA. These recommendations aim to achieve balance and fairness in the management of world sport and ensure fair representation of all Member States, thus enhancing FIFA's credibility and the confidence of Member States and the public in its decisions.
Relações familiares, saúde da família e ferramentas de apoio
Authors: Antonelli Penteado Paula , Maria Edmundo Katia
Published: October 2024

O artigo trata das configurações familiares, de sua formação no contexto social e da importância da compreensão desse sistema para a manutenção da saúde. Encontra-se estruturado conforme a conceituação de família e sua história, funções familiares, atenção primária, saúde da família, ferramentas de abordagem familiar e genograma, contextualizado pela formação e instalação da atenção primária no município do Rio de Janeiro (RJ).
A guide to UniProt for students
Authors: Denny Paul
Published: October 2024

UniProt provides the scientific community with a comprehensive, high-quality and freely accessible resource of protein sequence and functional information.
This webinar will guide you through ways in which students and researchers at all career stages may take a structured approach to access the data in the UniProtKB and Proteomes sections of the UniProt protein function database.
Diseño e implementación de un Hotspot con Mikrotik y Access Point Ubiquiti: Gestión eficiente de redes inalámbricas
Authors: Rodríguez Ávila German , Martínez Castillo Claudia , Toscano Palomar Lydia , Callejas Melgoza Oscar Enrique , Castro Contreras Rubén
Published: October 2024

Este artículo presenta una solución integral y eficiente para la gestión de redes inalámbricas mediante la implementación de un Hotspot utilizando la tecnología Mikrotik y un sistema de distribución de access points Ubiquiti, desplegados en todo el campus del Tecnológico Nacional de México campus Mexicali. La solución descrita se basa en el uso de un router Mikrotik CCR-1036, elegido por sus 36 núcleos y su licencia de nivel 6 que permite conexiones simultáneas ilimitadas. Este dispositivo robusto y avanzado se utiliza para la configuración e implementación del Hotspot, asegurando una administración eficiente y un rendimiento óptimo, mientras que los access points Ubiquiti desempeñan un papel crucial al proporcionar y asegurar una cobertura completa y uniforme del área, gestionando el control del ancho de banda y la autenticación de usuarios. La infraestructura desarrollada permite un monitoreo en tiempo real del tráfico de la red, facilitando la generación de informes detallados y la aplicación de múltiples métodos de autenticación, incluyendo RADIUS, LDP y portal cautivo. La plantilla web del Hotspot, creada en HTML, CSS y JavaScript, permite a los usuarios ingresar sus credenciales de manera sencilla para acceder a la red. Se realizaron exhaustivas pruebas de rendimiento que demostraron la efectividad de la solución en varios aspectos clave: control preciso del ancho de banda, robustez en la seguridad, alta flexibilidad para adaptarse a diferentes necesidades de usuarios, escalabilidad para crecer según los requerimientos, y un costo-beneficio notablemente favorable. Las pruebas incluyeron escenarios de baja, media y alta carga de usuarios, y evaluaciones de latencia, seguridad y consumo de energía. Los resultados obtenidos validan la propuesta como una herramienta valiosa para la gestión de redes inalámbricas en entornos académicos y otros escenarios de Hotspots, destacándose por su capacidad de garantizar una conectividad estable y segura, además de ofrecer una administración eficiente y escalable.
医学新质生产力赋能阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停诊疗新模式
Authors: 白 春学 , 陆 俊羽 , 蒋 维芃 , 王 悦虹
Published: October 2024

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停（obstructive sleep apnea，OSA）作为一种常见的睡眠障碍相关性疾病，因为其患病率高、负担重，已经引起了广泛关注。目前，OSA 管理仍面临严峻挑战：缺乏专业的诊断设备、基层医生专业知识不足、医疗资源分配不均和疾病知晓率低。为了进一步应对这些挑战，我们需要应用新质生产力，建立基于“云＋端”的元医疗OSA平台。这个平台将集成先进的医疗技术和大数据分析，克服专业性知识和特定设备的限制，为患者提供更为精准、个性化的诊疗方案。
The promise of the metaverse in mental health：the new era of MEDverse摘要及解读
Authors: 闫 宇
Published: October 2024

该文由 Antonio Cerasa 撰写，于 2022 年在 Heliyon 上发表［1］。自马克·扎克伯格宣布开发全新三维虚拟世界用于社交交流以来，这一技术引发了广泛讨论。元宇宙可能为心理健康领域，特别是心理障碍的治疗，开启新时代。创造的数字化身有助于促进医疗与个人健康。对于患有生理障碍（如饮食失调）或社交障碍（如孤独症）患者而言，这种技术可能带来显著益处。然而，元宇宙技术在治疗心理障碍方面的优势相较于虚拟现实（VR），尚不明朗。过去 20 年里，大量研究已证明 VR 技术在缓解疼痛、焦虑、压力方面的有效性，并在提升认知和社交技能方面取得了显著成果。我们推测，元宇宙将通过“多技术融合”（涵盖人工智能、可触控界面、物联网和区块链等）构建一个更为复杂的虚拟领域，能够重新诠释感官输入与反馈，促进新型沟通方式，超越传统自我身体表现。然而，目前尚缺乏明确的起点。因此，有必要在社会神经科学的背景下为这种新技术的应用构建一个理论框架，以便未来开发出针对心理健康问题的精准解决方案。
Healthcare in metaverse：a survey on current metaverse applications in healthcare 摘要及解读
Authors: 朱 娅琳 , 肖 奎
Published: October 2024

该文发表于 IEEE Access 杂志［1］。COVID-19 大流行暴露了现有医疗保健系统的一些短板。因此，利用计算机媒介的虚拟环境来提供替代性医疗保健服务及新商业模式的创新迅速涌现。如今，数字化转型已不仅限于虚拟通信，还涵盖了利用元宇宙技术将医疗保健行业的社交网络数字化。元宇宙是一个由虚拟现实（VR）和增强现实（AR）技术构建的普遍且沉浸式的虚拟世界。本文首次对医疗保健行业中元宇宙的最新发展进行全面审视，涵盖了远程医疗、临床护理、教育、心理健康、身体健康、兽医和制药等 7 个领域。我们回顾了元宇宙的应用，并深入分析了每个领域面临的技术难题及可行的解决方案，旨在为医疗保健系统打造自给自足、持久且面向未来的解决方案。最后，本文强调了医疗保健行业全面采纳元宇宙前必须克服的挑战。
Unravelling the Meanings of Vernacular Settlements Through Linguistic Threads: Echoes of Ngapak Dialect in Indonesia
Authors: Sutrisno Djoko , Martina  , Agus Nuraidar , Karsana Deni , Juliastuty Dewi , Herianah  , Damayanti Wahyu , Jamzaroh Siti , Rasyid Abd. , Natsir Nurasia
Published: October 2024

The Ngapak dialect provides insights into the environment of local communities and how their language is shaped. While some argue that studying a dialect doesn't sufficiently illuminate the landscape or influence community identity and language use as previously thought, recent research has demonstrated the linguistic significance of the Ngapak dialect, offering new perspectives on the unique local communities that use this langauege and their impact on them. This study investigates usage of the Ngapak dialect of this language, its characteristics and variations, relationship with the landscape of local communities, and its role in shaping identity. Data was gathered by conducting interviews with the speakers of the dialect and observations of language usage in local communities. The findings reveal that the Ngapak dialect exhibits features and variations closely linked to the cultural landscape of these communities. This study concludes that the Ngapak dialect has a significant contribution to comprehending and safeguarding the fabric of these settlements. The findings unravel the cultural aspects of the vernacular settlements through the lens of the Ngapak dialect and call for their preservation through planned interventions.