bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social Media and Mental Health
Authors: Dr. Yaser A. Alghamdi
Published: December 2024

The growing prevalence of media in our lives has sparked discussions among experts about its effects on well-being, especially among vulnerable groups such as young adults and women. Individuals with these demographic characteristics are more prone to mental health issues due to factors such as interpersonal comparison and cyberbullying. In this study, a segmented approach was adopted to examine the connection between media utilization and its influence on psychological health such as depression, anxiety and body image concerns. Using structured questionnaires, data was collect from a sample of 611 Saudi Arabian residents aged 18 and above. Statistical analyses, including Chi-square, correlation and path analysis, were conducted to examine these associations. Results revealed concerning patterns, with 30.6% of participants reporting heightened symptoms of depression. Females exhibited higher rates (35.02%) in comparison to males (22.48%). Anxiety symptoms presented in 66% of the sample group. Additionally, more than 40% of social media users expressed concerns about their body image. Age was found to have a moderating effect on the association between social media usage and anxiety levels, indicating a stronger impact on anxiety symptoms among older individuals compared to younger individuals, while gender did not appear to have any influence. These findings hold implications for public health policies and interventions underscoring the importance of tailored programs that address the health risks associated with social media use. To shape policies, it is important to focus on advancing literacy by implementing awareness programs and creating preventive measures specifically designed for vulnerable groups.
Etiología características y tratamiento de los dientes supernumerarios. Revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Campos Martinez Brandon , Morales Bravo Byron Roberto , Pinos Narváez Patricia Alexandra , Vintimilla Coronel Santiago Efrain
Published: December 2024

Introducción: Los dientes supernumerarios, son reconocidos como una patología derivada de una desviación embriológica del órgano dentario, su etiología se debe a la hiperactividad de la lámina dental, y la hiperplasia de otras organizaciones epiteliales, produciendo una evaginación y proliferación de la capa externa de la vaina epitelial, formando un órgano paradentario supernumerario normal o minúsculo. Objetivo: analizar detalladamente la etiología, tratamiento y características de los dientes supernumerarios. Metodología: en esta  revisión bibliográfica se analiza tanto, su ubicación e identificación que llegan a ser muy  complejas, en especial en las denticiones mixtas, donde es esencial su diferenciación con los elementos erupcionados y los gérmenes dentarios en desarrollo de erupción, razón por la cual la presente investigación se enfocara en analizar  causas y tratamientos en la alteración del desarrollo de dientes supernumerarios, anomalía que afecta a su funcionalidad y estética, presentándose con una frecuencia del 90%  en el maxilar superior. Conclusión: los dientes supernumerarios son una anomalía cuya etiología es incierta pero vinculado a la alteración de la odontogénesis e hiperactividad de la lámina dental, su diagnóstico requiere varias evaluaciones clínicas, radiográfica y tomográfica, depende mucho de su clasificación que incluye, ubicación, erupción, número y morfología siendo su tratamiento más común la extracción. Área de estudio general: Odontología. Área de estudio específica: Anomalías dentarias. Tipo de estudio: revisión bibliográfica.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SOLUBILITY OF MODIFIED CONVENTIONAL GLASS IONOMER CEMENT AND RESIN-MODIFIED GLASS IONOMER CEMENT IN ARTIFICIAL SALIVA WITH VARYING PH LEVELS
Authors: Zaman Raham , Shah Mamoona , Naeem Muhammad , Yousaf Muhammad , Khan Tahir Ali , Zaman Ramla
Published: December 2024

Objectives: To determine the solubility of modifi ed conventional glass ionomer cement and resin-modified glass ionomer cement in artificial saliva at varying pH levels.Materials and Methods: Two luting cements were used to fabricate 120 specimens, following ISO standard 4049/2000. The specimens were divided into two groups, Group A (conventional glass ionomer luting cement) and Group B (resin-modifi ed glass ionomer luting cement), each containing 60 specimens, and further sub divided into three subgroups A3,A7,A9,B3,B7 and B9. Solubility was assessed by measuring weight changes after immersion in artifi cial saliva with varying pH levels for 28 days. A one-way ANOVA was conducted to statistically assess the        differences in mean solubility among the groups, with post hoc Tukey's test applied for multiple comparisons. Additionally, paired t-tests were used to compare results between groups based on the media used.Results: Mean solubility of specimens of subgroup A9 immersed in basic salivary solution showed least solubility among all the groups. The mean solubility of G1 & RMGI luting cement in artifi cial cement saliva having PH 3.7& 9 respectively.Conclusion: Conventional glass ionomer luting cement with modifi ed powder/liquid ratio is more reliable for luting of fixed prosthesis as it exhibited lowest solubility in basic and acidic conditions.
ROLE OF TEACHERS IN PROVIDING ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Sana Ruqayya , Niaz Aiman , Hameed Amir , Nisar Pashmina , Khattak Shakeel ur Rehman
Published: December 2024

Objectives: To determine the role of schoolteachers in providing oral health education to school children and to asses schoolteachers’ knowledge, practices, and the barriers in implementing oral health education among schoolchildren.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in different public and private schools of Peshawar. The sample size comprised of 311 schoolteachers who were recruited via simple convenience sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from teachers. Frequency tables were generated for the categorical variables. Chi-square test was employed to assess the association between categorical variables and p<0.05 was considered significant.Results: Most participants (80.4%) worked in private schools, while the rest (19.6%) were in public schools. Around 21.2% of respondents reported integrating oral health into their teaching daily, while 22.5% did so weekly. Teachers exhibited strong knowledge regarding the causes and prevention of tooth decay (42.1%) and the impact of oral health on overall health (42.1%) while only 29.6% had excellent knowledge about signs and symptoms of gum diseases. Private school teachers were signifi cantly more likely to emphasize the importance of dental visits compared to public school teachers (p=0.004).Conclusion: The study revealed significant gaps in teachers' self-reported oral health knowledge, particularly in understanding fl uoride's importance and recognizing signs of gum disease, despite acknowledging oral health's importance.
TANER AKÇAM’IN YÜZYILLIK APARTHEİD KİTABI HAKKINDA DEĞERLENDİRMELER
Authors: Özdemir Ali Ulvi
Published: December 2024

Taner Akçam’ın Yüzyıllık Aparheid adını taşıyan kitabı, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin kuruluşundan da önce, 1918’den başlayacak bir biçimde inşa edilmeye başlanmış ve, günümüze kadar süren bir Aparheid rejiminin, yani Türkiye’deki insanların ırk ya da etnik kökenlerine göre ayrımcılığa tabi tutulduğu bir rejimin var olduğu iddiasını kanıtlamaya çalışmaktadır. Ancak Akçam bu iddiasını temellendirmeye çalışırken bilim dışı, bilimsel yönteme aykırı bir tutum takınmakta ve tarihsel olguları çarpıtmaktadır. Bu anlamda toptan, abartılı ve çok ucuz değerlendirmeler yapmaktadır. Akçam toptan Türk tarihinin son 150 yılını bir soykırım ve ardından gelen Aparheid süreci olarak tanımlayarak bilimsellikten kopmaktadır. Kullandığı kavramlar olgulara uymadığında olguları kavramlara uydurmak için bilim dışı çabalar, zorlamalar ve haksız genellemelere başvurmakta ve sık sık hem bu kitabında hem de diğer kitaplarında yazdıklarıyla çelişkilere düşmektedir. Akçam aynı şekilde Tarih biliminin en önemli araçlarından biri olan tarihi dönemlere ayırararak inceleme konusunda son derece çelişkili bir yaklaşım göstermektedir. Buna ek olarak başka tarihçilerin Türk tarihi için geliştirdikleri kavramları bağlamından kopartarak ve yazarların vermediği anlamları vererek kullanarak bilimsel ahlaka da aykırı davranmaktadır. Etnik grup adlarını genel ifadelerle kullanmaktan çekinmeyerek toptancı yargılara başvurması da eleştirilebilecek bir diğer yönüdür. Akçam aynı şekilde büyük kurtarıcı ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin kurucusu Atatürk’ü haksız ve temelsiz bir biçimde hedef almakta ve karalamaya çalışarak tarhiçi kimlidiğinden çok bir siyasetçi gibi davranmaktadır. Akçam aynı zamanda Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’ni ve genel olarak tarihi olduğu gibi aktarmak, neden ve sonuçlar üzerinde durmak çabasının dışına çıkarak kendince olması gerekenler çerçevesinde Tarih biliminin dışında yargılar ve öneriler ortaya koymaktadır. Bu makalemizde Taner Akçam’ın Yüzyıllık Aparheid adını taşıyan kitabını bilimsel esaslar ve tarihsel gerçekler ışığında eleştirisi yapılmış ve tarihsel gerçekler ortaya konulmuştur.
Towards optimal endoscopic treatment for early esophageal neoplasia
Authors:   , Frederiks Charlotte Nicole
Published: December 2024

Treatment options for early stages of esophageal cancer have significantly improved over the last decades, with a radical shift in the treatment paradigm from surgery to endoscopic therapy. The aim of this thesis was to contribute to the optimization of endoscopic treatment for patients with premalignant stages and early forms of esophageal cancer.
The first part describes some new insights into endoscopic treatment of Barrett esophagus, a precursor stage of esophageal cancer. Given the prophylactic nature of this treatment strategy, this thesis advocates for a careful balance between the benefits and risks of endoscopic treatment when determining the optimal end goal for each individual patient. Additionally, practical recommendations are made to improve the approach to specific, challenging patient groups and tissue sampling after successful treatment, which, under certain conditions, may be omitted.
The second part explores an alternative ablation technique for the treatment of Barrett esophagus called cryoablation. In contrast to the current standard treatment, radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat, this new technique freezes tissue. The studies presented in this thesis demonstrate that cryoablation is a technically feasible, effective, and safe treatment method, with the key advantage of less pain after treatment.
The third and final part focuses on personalized treatment strategies for patients with early esophageal cancer. In patients at high risk for lymph node metastases, a radical resection of the primary tumor followed by a sentinel lymph node procedure has proven to be feasible and safe. Using this minimally invasive alternative, it may be possible in the future to avoid a complete esophagectomy in carefully selected patients.
Estados Unidos en Filipinas: las consecuencias de una ocupación
Authors: Ramos Josa Pedro Francisco
Published: December 2024

La victoria sobre España en la guerra de 1898 supuso para Estados Unidos la obtención de una serie de territorios de ultramar que constituyeron su incipiente Imperio. Las necesidades de pacificación y control de sus nuevas posesiones, en especial en el archipiélago filipino, estimularon una serie de cambios estratégicos y organizativos que condujeron a la creación del moderno Estado estadounidense. Constituyéndose así su experiencia colonial en un claro precedente de su desarrollo posterior, no sólo a nivel institucional, sino por los debates y tensiones internas que generaría su ascenso a potencia mundial.
El creciente protagonismo del factor religioso en las Relaciones Internacionales
Authors: Alonso Herranz Yolanda
Published: December 2024

Tradicionalmente el factor religioso ha quedado relegado a un plano puramente teológico, quedando así al margen de las Relaciones Internacionales. Ahora bien, hemos asistido en el S.XX a un renacer de la religión inserto en las últimas políticas de cooperación, mostrando así, la relevancia de la representación de los intereses religiosos. Uno de los elementos de estudio en este marco, es la posición internacional de la Santa Sede que como sujeto de Derecho internacional tiene una especial situación en la esfera internacional, marcando el juego de las relaciones diplomáticas vaticanas.
Unmasking Causes and Providing Solutions for Government Financial Reporting Delays
Authors: Qadri Resi Ariyasa , Sujoko Suryo , Yustiani Syanni , Maulana Achmad Saad
Published: December 2024

Abstract: Unmasking Causes and Providing Solutions for Government Financial Reporting DelaysPurpose: This study examines factors causing delays in government financial report submissions in West Sulawesi and proposes solutions.
Method: This research employed qualitative approach by obtaining data from in-depth interviews with ten informants and interpreting it using thematic analysis.
Results: This study identified seventeen factors causing the delay in submitting financial reports. The proposed solutions include developing monitoring applications for report submission.
Novelty: This research provides empirical novelty on the cause and solution of main obstacle in the public sector accounting field.
Contribution: This study offers empirical insights to help government agencies improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
Abstrak: Mengungkap Penyebab dan Memberikan Solusi Keterlambatan Pelaporan Keuangan Pemerintah
Tujuan: Penelitian ini mengkaji faktor-faktor penyebab keterlambatan penyampaian laporan keuangan pemerintah di Sulawesi Barat dan memberikan solusinya.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan memperoleh data melalui wawancara mendalam terhadap sepuluh informan dan menafsirkannya menggunakan analisis tematik.
Hasil: Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi tujuh belas faktor penyebab keterlambatan penyampaian laporan keuangan. Solusi yang diusulkan antara lain mengembangkan aplikasi monitoring penyampaian laporan.
Kebaruan: Penelitian ini memberikan kebaruan empiris mengenai penyebab dan solusi kendala utama dalam bidang akuntansi sektor publik.
Kontribusi: Studi ini menawarkan wawasan empiris untuk membantu lembaga pemerintah meningkatkan ketepatan waktu dan keakuratan pelaporan keuangan.
The Difficulty in the Implementation of Accounting Standard for Non Publicly Accountable Entities
Authors: Sulistyawati Ardiani Ika , Lestari Erika Puji , Nugroho Arief Himmawan Dwi , Gusmao Cristino , Santoso Aprih , Rosyati
Published: December 2024

Abstract: The Difficulty in the Implementation of Accounting Standard for Non-Publicly Accountable Entities
Purpose: The research seeks to investigate the application of SAK ETAP in financial report of a non-publicly accountable entity. Method: Observational data collection techniques, documentation, interviews, and literature reviews with qualitative descriptive research methodologies were used to obtain and analyze data and to formulate findings.Results: The study results on Lottery Billiard and Cafe reveal that they still use single-entry or cash-based bookkeeping for their financial reports, leading to inaccuracies in the recording process. Additionally, the capital account is not reported, even though revenue should be recorded in the revenue account. The financial records do not adhere to the SAK ETAP standards.Novelty: The application of this research is in a specific context that focuses on SAK ETAP and the integration of several strategic analysis frameworks to identify the most appropriate approach Lotter Billiard and Cafe.Contribution: This research not only answers current challenges for Lotter Billiard and Cafe, but also the broader discourse on SAK ETAP implementation.
Abstrak: Kesulitan Penerapan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan bagi Entitas Non-Akuntansi Publik
Tujuan: Penelitian ini menggali penerapan SAK ETAP dalam laporan keuangan pada sebuah entitas tanpa akuntabilitas publik.Metode: Koleksi data dilakukan melalui observasi, dokumentasi, wawancara, dan studi kepustakaan, dilanjutkan analisis data kualitatif deskriptif untuk menghasilkan temuan.Hasil: Hasil penelitian tentang Lottery Billiard and Cafe menunjukkan bahwa pencatatan pembukuan single entry atau cash basis masih digunakan dalam laporan keuangan, sehingga terdapat beberapa ketidakakuratan dalam pencatatan keuangan selama penerapannya. Lotter Billiard and Cafe tidak melaporkan akun modalnya, meskipun pengakuan pendapatan seharusnya didokumentasikan dalam akun pendapatan. Pencatatan keuangan yang digunakan tidak mengikuti pedoman SAK ETAPKebaruan: Penerapan penelitian ini berada pada konteks spesifik yang berfokus pada SAK ETAP dan integrasi beberapa kerangka analisis strategis untuk mengidentifikasi pendekatan yang paling tepat yaitu Lotter Billiard and Cafe.Kontribusi: Penelitian ini tidak hanya menjawab tantangan pada Lotter Billiard and Cafe, namun juga wacana yang lebih luas mengenai implementasi SAK ETAP.
Tingkat Kesiapan Implementasi Pelaporan Terintegrasi Pada Perusahaan Konstruksi
Authors: Wahyuni Hesti
Published: December 2024

Abstract: The Level of Readiness to Implement Integrated Reporting in Construction Companies
Purpose: This research aims to determine the possibility disclosure level of organization integrated reporting aspect of integrated Report aspect disclosure level.
Method: This research used data from Annual report and sustainability report of the company listed in Bursa Efek Indonesia at 2021-2022 and they are analyzed by employing three approaches; content nnalysis, comparative analysis, and triangulation.
Results: The results show that at the strategy, financial performance, risk management, good governance, inovation and opportunity aspects, Indonesian Company are ready to report their performance. In contrast non financial and riset performance aspect has a very low disclosure level. 75% aspect of integrated report has already disclosed by Indonesian company, it show us that Indonesia company are ready to adopt this standard.
Novelty: SME construction entrepreneurs need longer time to adopt an integrated reporting and even suggest not to adopt fully the integrated reporting.
Contribution: This study hopes to encourage more construction companies to commit fully to international standard to ensure sustainability.
Abstrak: Tingkat Kesiapan Implementasi Pelaporan Terintegrasi pada Perusahaan Konstruksi
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemungkinan tingkat pengungkapan aspek pelaporan terintegrasi organisasi terhadap tingkat pengungkapan aspek Laporan terintegrasi.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan data Laporan Tahunan dan Laporan Keberlanjutan pada perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2021-2022 dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan tiga pendekatan; analisis isi, analisis komparatif, dan triangulasi.
Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada aspek strategi, kinerja keuangan, manajemen risiko, tata kelola yang baik, inovasi dan peluang, perusahaan Indonesia siap melaporkan kinerjanya. Sebaliknya aspek kinerja non keuangan dan penelitian mempunyai tingkat pengungkapan yang sangat rendah. 75% aspek laporan terintegrasi telah diungkapkan oleh perusahaan Indonesia, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan Indonesia siap untuk mengadopsi standar ini.
Kebaruan: Pengusaha konstruksi level UMKM membutuhkan waktu lebih lama untuk mengadopsi pelaporan terintegrasi dan bahkan menyarankan untuk tidak mengadopsi pelaporan terintegrasi sepenuhnya.
Kontribusi: Studi ini berharap dapat mendorong lebih banyak perusahaan konstruksi untuk berkomitmen penuh terhadap standar internasional untuk menjamin keberlanjutan.
Plantar Pressure Topography Based Sports Branch Prediction System Modeling in 7-11 Years Old Athletes
Authors: Arslan Kabasakal Sema , Ünal Mehmet , Duru Adil Deniz
Published: December 2024

Objective: The sole of foot plays a crucial role in sports movements, as it applies pressure to the ground and transfers loads. The foot pressing types vary depending on the sport played by the athlete. The aim of this study is to develop a model that can predict sports branches from the plantar pressure types of athletes.
Methods: A total of 80 athletes, 54 athletics and 26 combat athletes, between the ages of 7-11 were included in the study where static pedobarographic measurements of the participants were collected. First we applied conventional statistical analysis on the featured obtained from the measurements of the data using Fisher Freeman Halton Exact test. Then, we implemented sports branch prediction based on the data obtained from these measurements using advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the plantar compression types of the participants according to the branches (p > .05). In the machine learning classification based on foot plantar compression, the best success was found to be 56.9% with Linear Support Vector Machine. When the branch prediction successes made with deep learning were examined, it was found that the average branch prediction was 82.58±7.62% in the foot with pes planus, 87.84±17.56% in the normal foot, and 85.95±21.19% in the foot with pes cavus.
Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that the success of branch prediction made with machine learning techniques was low, and the success of deep learning was high. With the development of the method used in this study in future studies, an idea can be obtained about which branch of the foot plantar pressure type is more prone to and innovations can be brought to the branch selection methods.
Relaxant Effect of Rosuvastatin in Isolated Rat Aorta with Perivascular Adipose Tissue
Authors: Kaleli Durman Deniz , Aktaş Ruveyda , Aras Meryem , Dogan B. Sönmez
Published: December 2024

Objective: Rosuvastatin displays favorable pleiotropic effects on vascular system to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events besides providing an intensive reduction in LDL-C levels. The role of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) in modulating the vasorelaxant effect of rosuvastatin is not evaluated so far. The present study aimed to investigate the vascular relaxant effect of rosuvastatin in rat aortic rings with intact PVAT, as well as to evaluate the possible mechanisms underlying this effect in relation to nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin pathways.
Methods: Thoracic aorta rings with intact PVAT, isolated from male Wistar rats (n=5), were mounted on an isolated organ bath system. Endothelium-dependent responses to acetylcholine (Ach,10-6-10-4M) were obtained in aortic rings precontracted submaximally with phenylephrine (Phe,10-6-3x105M). The concentration-dependent relaxant effect of rosuvastatin (10-7-10-4M) was examined in the absence
and presence of NO inhibitor, L-NOARG (10-4M, 30min.) and cyclooxygenase inhibitor, indomethacin (10-5M, 30min.). Vascular relaxation capacity of aortic rings was checked by the nitrovasodilator, sodium nitroprusside (SNP,10-6 M) at the end of the experiments.
Results: Rosuvastatin (10-7-10-4M) produced concentration-dependent relaxations in Phe-precontracted rat aortic rings with intact PVAT. Pretreatment with L-NOARG significantly attenuated the relaxant responses to rosuvastatin in isolated rat aortic rings with intact PVAT. However, pretreatment with indomethacin did not modify the relaxations to rosuvastatin. In the aortic rings, maximal relaxation responses to Ach and SNP were determined to be 75.87±2.68% and 102.54±2.92%, respectively.
Conclusions: This study will provide a basis for investigating the interaction between PVAT and statins in vascular homeostasis.
Quality Evaluation of Included Randomized Controlled Trials in Cochrane’s Urinary Incontinence Systematic Reviews Group
Authors: Hajebrahimi Sakineh , Mosayebzade Amirreza , Atayi Morteza , Mahdavi Nasim , Bidar Amin , Salehi-Pourmehr Hanieh
Published: December 2024

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted by the Cochrane Urology Group on urinary incontinence (UI). Design: A systematic review. Setting: Cochrane Urology Group on UI. Participants: 37 systematic reviews, which included a total of 611 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) based on searches until July 2023. Outcome Measures: Quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Results: The most common risk of bias in the included RCTs was related to the blinding of participants and personnel, also known as performance bias. The findings also highlighted the prevalence and impact of UI, a condition that is often underreported due to social stigma. Our results emphasize the importance of maintaining high-quality studies in the Cochrane Library, which is pivotal in enhancing medical knowledge and facilitating improved clinical decision-making. Our findings underscore the need for the rigorous evaluation of the methodological quality of studies, a crucial step in selecting the superior clinical literature. Conclusions: Despite significant enhancements in the quality of studies, there is still a considerable distance from achieving an ideal RCT.
Challenges of Operationalizing a Mobile Computerized Tomography Unit: Experience Report from the ProPulmão Project
Authors: Javier Felipe Carrasco Carrasco  , Gabriel Barreto Teles Fonseca
Published: December 2024

The ProPulmão pilot project, launched in 2023, aimed to screen and analyze the epidemiological profile of lung cancer in remote communities across Bahia, Brazil, where access to imaging exams is limited. Recognizing the critical role of low-dose computed tomography (CT) in reducing lung cancer mortality, the project employed a mobile unit equipped with a 16-channel CT scanner and the necessary medical infrastructure to screen asymptomatic smokers and ex-smokers who had quit smoking up to 15 years ago. While the initiative proved effective, it encountered significant logistical challenges, particularly with internet connectivity and power supply—both essential for the consistent operation of the CT unit and the transmission and storage of medical images. Despite these obstacles, the project successfully facilitated early detection of lung cancer cases, underscoring the importance of such screening programs. The challenges led to refining work protocols, including improved image storage techniques, a deeper understanding of managing medical image servers, and enhanced communication between the technical and medical teams. These experiences contributed to the ProPulmão project's success. They provided valuable insights for implementing similar initiatives in other states across Brazil, thereby promoting greater accessibility and early detection in underserved areas.
Assistive Technologies in Aphasia Rehabilitation: Prototyping for the Task of Object Naming
Authors: Évila Maria de Souza Carneiro  , Claudia Simões Pinto da Cunha Lima
Published: December 2024

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain injuries, often as a result of a stroke. This condition significantly impairs communication and profoundly affects the lives of patients. Rehabilitation is critical in improving outcomes and may include tasks such as object naming, where patients identify presented images. This process can be enhanced through the use of assistive technologies. This exploratory study was conducted in three stages: a systematic review, developing and validating a preliminary prototype, and creating the final version. The systematic review revealed that integrating technology into treatment provides immediate and long-term benefits. However, a notable gap was identified: the lack of designed software for this purpose. To address this need, the study proposes developing a prototype application to support aphasia rehabilitation, with a primary focus on object-naming exercises.
Development of Technological Routes for Extraction of Bioactives from Coffee Film and Assessment of the Potential of the Phytochemical Profile
Authors: Roberto Andrei Santos Borromei  , Bárbara Avancini Teixeira  , Ingrid Lessa Leal  , Tatiana Barreto Rocha Nery  , Ana Lucia Barbosa de Souza  , Fernando Luiz Pellegrini Pessoa
Published: December 2024

The project proposes exploring the potential of coffee skins as a source of valuable compounds due to the excess coffee on the market and the devaluation of prices. Traditionally, the extraction of compounds from coffee skins occurs using methods such as pressing or the use of solvents. However, these methods may have limitations, such as low yield or toxicity. Coffee skin is rich in substances that interest various sectors, such as antioxidants, chlorogenic acids, and dietary fiber. The project seeks to develop coffee skin extraction routes, aiming to increase the yield and quality of the extracted compounds while avoiding their degradation. Furthermore, we intend to evaluate the potential of the photochemical profile of the materials obtained.
A Systematic Review of the Regulation of Green Hydrogen-Based Electricity Generation in Brazil
Authors: Elisabete Joana Paes Barreto  , Aloisio S. Nascimento Filho  , Hugo Saba
Published: December 2024

This article presents a systematic review of the current state of the art regulating electricity generation from green hydrogen in Brazil. The study was conducted through searches using selected descriptors in the SciELO and Google Scholar databases, supplemented by consultations in the ANEEL Virtual Library, Google, and ChatGPT. The goal was to identify documents related to laws, norms, and regulations addressing the use of green hydrogen for electricity generation in Brazil without any temporal restriction. The analysis of multiple documents revealed that, to date, no regulatory framework has been officially approved for green hydrogen in Brazil. This regulatory gap highlights the need for comparative studies with legislation from other countries to inform the development of an appropriate framework for the Brazilian context.
Methods for Prospecting and Monitoring Hydrocarbon Gases on Oil and Gas Platforms and Basins: A Brief Review
Authors: Guilherme Brandão da Cunha  , Lilian Lefol Nani Guarieiro  , Madson Moreira Nascimento  , Pedro Afonso de Paula Pereira
Published: December 2024

This work provides an overview of oil and gas prospecting methods and techniques, focusing on their advantages and limitations. It also highlights their application in monitoring hydrocarbon leaks on platforms and basins. A mapping of techniques, classified into geological, geophysical, and geochemical categories, illustrates their relevance, offshore or onshore suitability, and practical applicability. The discussion underscores the need for integrated approaches to improve exploration efficiency and safety while aligning with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Eşcinsellikleriyle İlgili Değişim Talebiyle Psikolojik Danışmaya Başvuran Yetişkin Bireyler Üzerine Fenomenolojik Bir Çalışma
Authors: Aydın Neslihan
Published: December 2024

Heteroseksüellik, eşcinsellik (homoseksüellik) ve biseksüellik olarak üç grupta incelenen cinsel yönelim, kişinin hangi cinsiyete çekim duyduğunu, cinsel ilgisinin hangi cinsiyete yöneldiğini ifade eder. Psikolojik danışma ise kişilere özfarkındalıklarını arttırmaları, bunun neticesinde sağlıklı kararlar almalarını sağlayıp kendilerini gerçekleştirmelerine olanak sağlayan psikolojik yardım hizmetlerinden biridir. Danışmanlıkta takip edilen kuramlar modernist ve postmodernist olmak üzere iki grupta incelenir. Modernist kuramların danışandaki “sorun” odaklı bakış açılarının tersine postmodern kuramlar, belli bir “doğru” tanımlamasından ziyade danışanın kendi gerçekliğine vurgu yapar. Literatür göz önünde bulundurulduğunda eşcinsel yöneliminden rahatsızlık duyan bireyleri postmodern kuramları çerçevesinde değerlendiren araştırmalarda eksiklik tespit edilmiştir. Bu çerçevede yapılan araştırmanın amacı; yetişkin bireylerin eşcinsel yönelimlerinde değişim olması talebiyle psikolojik danışmaya başvurmalarını incelemektir. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden fenomenoloji (olgubilim) ile yürütülen araştırmada eşcinsel yöneliminde değişim olması talebiyle psikolojik danışmaya başvuran 6 kişiyle yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler betimsel içerik analizi yoluyla analiz edildikten sonra ilgili literatürle ilişkisi ortaya konulmuştur. Araştırman bulgularına göre eşcinsel yönelime karşı tutum, eşcinsel yaşam tarzına karşı tutum ve heterosekseül yaşam isteği olmak üzere üç ana temaya ulaşılmıştır. Ana temalara ait alt temalar ilgili literatür çerçevesinde tartışılmıştır. Araştırmanın son kısmında araştırmacılara ve uygulayıcılara önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
NECROSIS CORTICAL CEREBRAL CALCIFICADA: A PROPÓSITO DE UN CASO.
Authors: Padilla Francisco Valencia , Andrea Michelle Castillo Gonzalez , Moreira Verónica Revelo , Daniela Karina Guerrón Revelo , Eliana Alexandra Castillo Gonzalez
Published: December 2024

La necrosis cortical calcificada (NCC) es una condición caracterizada por la acumulación de calcio en el tejido cerebral dañado. Generalmente, esta condición se asocia con eventos isquémicos o hemorrágicos, tales como infartos cerebrales, que afectan áreas corticales específicas del cerebro. Aunque está asociada a varias causas distintas, el diagnóstico de NCC puede hacerse difícil por la variedad de cómo se muestra clínicamente y cuales características se ven en exploraciones radiológicas. La necrosis por coagulación (NC) verdadera, que se ve frecuentemente en el riñón, el bazo y el corazón, es causada por la oclusión aguda de una arteria terminal. A nivel histopatológico de cerebro, la NCC se distingue por la degeneración neuronal acompañada de una mineralización anormal del tejido cerebral, lo que puede ocasionar disfunciones neurológicas importantes. Aunque existen casos documentados y algunos estudios sobre la calcificación cerebral, en muchas ocasiones estos cambios patológicos son difíciles de identificar o se confunden con otros trastornos. Por esta razón, a pesar de los informes aislados sobre la necrosis cortical calcificada, aún es necesario profundizar en su estudio para comprender mejor sus implicaciones clínicas, diagnósticas y terapéuticas. Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar un caso clínico que ilustra las características de la NCC y revisar los aspectos clínicos, etiológicos y patológicos relacionados con esta condición. Con esta revisión, se busca ofrecer una comprensión más detallada del diagnóstico preciso y las posibles opciones de tratamiento para los pacientes que padecen esta compleja patología.
Implementation of a Web-Based Student and Teacher Attendance System With QR Code Integration using the RAD
Authors: Ganesh Lindung Nusantara  , Rian Andrian  , Nuur Wachid Abdulmajid
Published: December 2024

This study aims to implement a web-based student and teacher attendance system with QR Code integration at SMK Muhammadiyah Campaka, Purwakarta. Currently, the school still uses a manual attendance system that is proven to be inefficient, time-consuming, prone to human error, and difficult to monitor in real-time. The proposed system is expected to overcome these problems by increasing the efficiency of managing and monitoring student attendance data. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) approach is used in developing this system, which allows for a faster and more flexible development process. QR Code was chosen as the attendance method because it can speed up attendance recording and reduce data input errors. The results showed that the new system succeeded in reducing attendance recording time by 50%, from an average of 10 minutes to only 5 minutes per class. In addition, the recording error rate was reduced by more than 70%, from the previous 36% to only 9% after the system was implemented. This system also allows attendance reports that can be accessed in real-time, supporting increased efficiency in the school environment. With the implementation of this system, it is hoped that the attendance process will be faster, more accurate, and easier to monitor, which in turn can improve the quality of education management at SMK Muhammadiyah Campaka.
PERSYARATAN KECUKUPAN MODAL MINIMUM DAN PERILAKU BANK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Mbate Maromi Merlin
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the impact of bank capital requirements in Indonesia where credit and capital crunch. In investigating the impact of bank capital requirements, we set up a simple model of the banking firm as well as having possible effects on the economy. In this study, change of deposits and change of loan were included as the dependent variable and capital requirements as the independent variable while logarithm of total assets, Certificates of Bank Indonesia (SBI) and growth of GDP as the control variable. In estimation, we use annually panel data of all the banks conventional period 2002-2206 while number of samples was 372 banksyears. Based on our econometric tests, we choose the Fixed Effect panel regression model because the bank specific characteristics are found to be different. The results of this study indicated that regulatory capital takes part in the change of Indonesia banks behaviour. The main finding of this study, firstly from the liabilities side of banks is that there was a strong positive relationship between bank capital and growth rate of deposits, where the impact of change in capital is smaller for well-capitalised banks than for poor-capitalised banks. Secondly, with regards to bank lending, it was shown that credit crunch was less apparent in the aftermath of change in capital regulatory in Indonesia. Thus, this study supported of capital crunch. Keywords: Capital Adequacy Ratio, Deposits, Loans, Capital Crunch
ELISITASI KEYAKINAN-KEYAKINAN UTAMA MAHASISWA UNTUK MENGGUNAKAN MIND MAP DI MATA KULIAH PENGAUDITAN
Authors: Darmawan Yanto
Published: December 2024

Kreatifitas pengajar dalam memberikan materi di kelas sangat dibutuhkan, terutama dalam mempermudah mahasiswa untuk meringkas materi kuliah. Salah satu teknik yang dapat digunakan adalah Mind Map. Untuk itu perlu diteliti keyakinan yang mendorong niat mahasiswa untuk menggunakan mind map. Menurut Theory of Planned Behaviour -TPB, niatseseorang untuk berperilaku merupakan hasil dari sikap, norma subjektif, dan kontrol perilaku persepsian. TPB mengasumsikan bahwa ketiga faktor tersebut ditentukan oleh keyakinan-keyakinan utama (salient beliefs) terhadap setiap komponen dan evaluasi keyakinan-keyakinan tersebut. Namun penentuan keyakinan menggunakan elicitation study kurang mendapat perhatian dari para peneliti. Penelitian ini merupakan elisitasiuntuk menggali keyakinan-keyakinan utama mahasiswa berkaitan dengan penggunaan mind map.Kuesioner dengan delapan pertanyaan terbuka diisi oleh 35 mahasiswa yang sedang menempuh mata kuliah Pengauditan. Hasil elisitasi dapat dipergunakan untuk menyusun aitem-aitem pertanyaan kuisioner TPB. Kata kunci: Mind Map, pengauditan, elicitation study, keyakinan utama, Theory Planned Behaviour
KOMPLEKSITAS KEPATUHAN PAJAK
Authors: . Narko
Published: December 2024

Setiap akhir tahun, setiap wajib pajak baik wajib pajak orang pribadi (WPOP) maupun wajib pajak perusahaan atau badan (WP Badan) diwajibkan membuat dan menyerahkan Surat Pemberitahuan Tahunan Pajak Penghasilan. Permasalahannya masih sangat sedikit wajib pajak yang bersedia melakukan hal tersebut. Masih terdapat cukup banyak wajib pajak yang â€œmelupakanâ€ kewajiban tersebut. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah masalah kepatuhan melaksanakan kewajiban perpajakan atau yang sering disebut kepatuhan pajak yang sesungguhnya cukup kompleks. Beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan pajak adalah meliputi kesederhanaan sistem, keadilan penerapan peraturan, transparansi penggunaan, kemudahan â€œmelihatâ€ hasil-hasil penggunaan pajak, kenyataan bahwa di manapun di dunia ini terdapat apa yang disebut dengan â€œperlawanan pajakâ€ baik pasif maupun aktif, dan tidak kalah pentingnya perlunya penegakan aturan yang berlaku. Kata kunci: Tax Ratio, Tax Compliance, Tax Avoidance, Tax Evasion.
THE FAILURE OF INTERNAL GOVERNANCE: BOARD PROPERTIES AND EARNINGS INFORMATIVENESS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Prabowo Muhammad Agung
Published: December 2024

I test the relationship between board properties and earnings informativeness in Indonesian setting. The limited attention from governance research on this issue motivates the study. The underlying conceptual framework and empirical prediction regarding the impact of properties on informativeness hinges upon agency theory. Using a sample of Indonesian listed companies, I predict that education background of directors affect discretionary accruals and earnings response coefficient. However, the study fails to provide empirical confirmation to the prediction. The background is insignificantly related to earnings informativeness and that results are robust across measure. I suspect that the results are driven by the lack of institusional development. Yet, given the shortcoming of the paper, a due care is required in interpreting the findings. Keywords: board properties, earnings informativeness, agency theory
PENGARUH PENALARAN MORAL DAN ORIENTASI NILAI SOSIAL TERHADAP AKUNTABILITAS SOSIAL DAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: . Afdal , . Nirwana , . Dinar
Published: December 2024

Support for social and environmental accountability is lack whereas it is one of the way to solve sosial and environmental problem. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of moral reasoning and social value orientation (prosocial, competitive and individualistic) on social and environmental accountability. This paper argues that the higher moral reasoning the higher social and environmental accountability support. Another argument is prosocial support to environmental accountability higher than competitive and individualistic. This study uses survey method with 67 accounting student respondents from 3 universities. The results show that there is significant interraction effect of moral reasoning and social value orientation on social and environmental accontability support.. This finding implications on the education side is that to increase social and environmental support, education must increase moral reasoning and prosocial orientation. On the firm side, to increase social and environmental accountability choose employee who has high moral reasoning and prosocial behavior. Keywords: Social and Environmental Accountability, Moral Reasoning, Social Value Orientation
ANALISIS PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN, BI RATE DAN EARNING PER SHARE TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM BANK BUMN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (PERIODE 2008-2013)
Authors: Riyadi Selamet
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of variable financial performance, the BI rate and EPS to state-owned bank's stock price. The results of this study are expected to provide information for the management of state-owned banks as consideration making the right decisions for the progress of the red plate banks and investors. The object is a state-owned bank that listing in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2008-2013. The sample used is judgment sampling method with the state-owned bank criteria. Based on these criteria, the sample was obtained 4. The data were processed using Eviews Program version 6.0. The analytical tool used is panel data regression method using hypothesis testing, ie the T test, F test, test. The results of this study indicate that partial, LDR has a positive but not significant effect on stock prices, CAR has a positive and significant impact on stock prices, NIM positive and not significant to the stock price, the BI rate has positive effect on stock prices and EPS positive effect significant impact on stock prices. LDR independent variables simultaneously, CAR, NIM, the BI rate and EPS have a significant effect on stock prices. The results of the determination coefficient test showed 89.17 percent of the value of the dependent variable is affected by the independent variable, and the remaining 10.83 percent is influenced by other variables outside of research. Banks that maintain the soundness of banks in accordance with the method Risk Base Bank Rating (RBBR) set by Bank Indonesia to maintain its stock price in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). For the investor in CAR and EPS can be used as a reference to set the options for the investment and management of the bank should maintain CAR and EPS increase continuously. Keywords: Financial Performance, BI rate, EPS, and stock price.
MENGELOLA PENOLAKAN TERHADAP PERUBAHAN ORGANISASI Studi pada Frontliner Bank BTN Harmoni Menggunakan Metodologi Serba Sistem Lunak Berbasis Riset Tindakan
Authors: Sadana Stefanus , Pramesworo Septo , Zainab Rizka
Published: December 2024

Purpose â€“ This paper, Managing Resistance to Organization Change at Bank BTN Using Soft Systems Methodology based on Action Research (SSM-AR), aims to show how soft systems methodology incorporated in action research (AR) interventions to successfully implement resistance to organization change at Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN). The case study in Bank BTN Harmony branch examined would be useful to branch managers who want to implement policy change in their own organizations. Design/methodology/approach â€“ This project used SSM-AR as its methodology due to flexible, responsive and emergent nature. Findings â€“ SSM-AR is able to address ill-structured problems faced by managers, in collaboration with stakeholders using questioning and reflection. SSM-AR leads to an increased understanding about the problem situation so SSM practitioners can advocate an intellectual framework to guide their research. This research has an additional benefit to overcome obstacles in an academic environment where research processes are still governed based on traditional research methods. Practical implications â€“ The ideas presented in the paper could be particularly useful to a practice-based discipline such as project management where research into its practice is in demand. Originality/value â€“ This paper would be useful to managers that are interested in a demanding methodology to implement organization change in addressing business problems. It demonstrates ways of combining SSM-AR, resulting in a powerful research tool to carry out future rigorous research. Keywords: Soft systems methodology, action research, resistance to change, management research
KAJIAN PENGARUH CAR, NPL, LDR, BOPO, INFLASI, DAN SUKU BUNGA BI TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN SEKTOR PERBANKAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Witiastuti Rini Setyo , . Khaerudin
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of CAR, NPL, LDR, BOPO, Inflation, and BI Rate on ROA in banking sector listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) within 2008 - 2012. The examination took the population of all banks listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange within the research period. Taken from the sampling, there are 23 banks. It also used the classical assumption test and multiple regression analysis (t test). The result of this research shows that CAR, LDR, and Inflation have positive but not significant effect on ROA; NPL and BOPO have negative and significant effect on ROA; and BI rate has negative but not significant effect on ROA in banking sector listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) period 2008-2012. Keywords: Bank Financial Ratios, Inflation, BI Rate, Financial Performance