bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ecological Disaster off Kamchatka Peninsula: Satellite Monitoring of Microalgae Karenia Spp. Bloom
Authors: Alexanin Anatoly Ivanovich , Kachur Vasilii Anatolyevich , Orlova Tatiana Yu , Khramtsova Anastasiya Vladimirovna
Published: December 2022

The environmental disaster in Kamchatka in the autumn of 2020 was caused by an extensive bloom of harmful microalgae of the genus Karenia. A spectral shape algorithm was used to detect algae. The algorithm calibration of in situ species composition data made it possible to identify areas where harmful algae dominated in biomass. Satellite images of chlorophyll-a concentra-tion, turbidity, specific fluorescence, and spectral shape parameter were computed. The images were used to recognize the stages of algal bloom: intensive growth, blooming, and change in the dominant algal species. Cases of an increase in the concentration of harmful substances in the coastal zone due to wind impact were analyzed. The following explanation of events has been offered. After the stage of intensive growth of microalgae, nutrient deficiency stimulated the production of metabolites that have a harmful effect on the environment. The change of the dominant alga species in the second half of September and the past storm contributed to a sharp increase in the concentration of metabolites and dead organic matter in the coastal zone, which caused an ecological disaster. The subsequent mass bloom of alga species of the same genus, and the regular wind impact leading to the concentration of harmful substances in the coastal zone, contributed to the development of this catastrophic phenomena.
Systematic Study of Leadership and Innovation Mediators
Authors: Sebastian Sophia , Lakatos Natasha
Published: December 2022

Leaders are essential in encouraging and facilitating creative thinking among members of a group or organization. A leader must also monitor the group's initiatives to encourage innovation and fresh thinking. In this article, we take a look at the circumstances under which there is a link between leadership and original problem-solving. Thirty separate studies served as the basis for this sample. Many of these analyses see leadership independently from the concept of innovation. Both moderating and mediating factors were discussed, and two additional factors were identified for which no firm conclusions could be drawn. This investigation reveals three new potential mediators or moderators of the connection between leadership and inventiveness.
Psychological Treatment of an Adolescent Who Was Prone to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Case Report
Authors: Vukčević Branimir , Safiye Teodora , Gutić Medo
Published: December 2022

This paper, which is one of the few in the world dealing with this topic, presented the psychologist's work based on the concepts of mentalization and internal working models (IWMs) of attachment, with an adolescent girl who was prone to nonsuicidal self-injury. Gaga, a student in the first grade of high school, had visible scars from cutting her hands on the inner sides of both forearms. Gaga told the psychologist that her mother believes that this is an attempt to draw attention to her problems, and even a suicide attempt. Together with Gaga, the psychologist made a formulation of her mental difficulties. The main aim of the psychologist's work with Gaga was to control unpleasant impulses and emotions, so as to eliminate self-injury. This aim has been achieved through three global tasks: 1) that Gaga, in the relationship with the psychologist, builds her IWMs as positive, so that she can see herself as a person who is worthy of the love and support of close people; 2) to develop a stable capacity for mentalization; 3) to apply this acquired skills in the interpretation of her affective experiences. The mentalizing approach in working with Gaga was based on an attitude of emotional warmth, acceptance and authentic interest in her inner world. The psychologist's work with Gaga led to her better self-control, which resulted in the cessation of her self-injury. In her work with a psychologist, Gaga acquired positive IWMs, which she transferred into other significant interpersonal relationships.
Vaccination and Younger Age Are Associated with Recurrent Laboratory-Confirmed Symptomatic SARS-Cov-2 Infections
Authors: Ríos-Silva Mónica , Trujillo Xóchitl , Huerta Miguel , Guzmán-Esquivel José , Benites-Godínez Verónica , Lugo-Radillo Agustín , Bricio-Barrios Jaime Alberto , Ríos-Bracamontes Eder Fernando , Ortega-Macías Vannya Marisol , Ruiz-Montes de Oca Valeria , Mendoza-Cano Oliver , Murillo-Zamora Efrén
Published: December 2022

Background: Repeated SARS-CoV-2 infections are plausible and related published data are scarce. We aimed to identify factors associated with the risk of recurrent (three episodes) laboratory-confirmed symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted and 1,700 healthcare workers were enrolled. We used risk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to evaluate factors associated with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. Results: We identified 14 participants with recurrent illness episodes. Therefore, the incidence rate was 8.5 per 10,000 person-months. In multiple model, vaccinated adults (vs. unvaccinated, RR = 1.05 [1.03 - 1.06]) and those with a severe first illness episode (vs mild disease, RR = 1.05 [1.01 - 1.10]) were at increased risk for repeated symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 reinfections. Increasing age showed a protective effect (per each additional year of age: RR = 0.98 [0.97 - 0.99]). Conclusions: Our results suggest that recurrent SARS-CoV-2 infections are rare events in adults and they seem to be determined, partially, by vaccination status and age.
Median American Sign Language Interpretation Software
Authors: Anderson Joshua , Casad Rebecca , Cathcart Charles , Nguyen Anh , Khan Mohd Tauheed
Published: December 2022

The Median American Sign Language Interpretation Software (ASL) Interpretation Software is a web application that is capable of interpreting American Sign Language in real-time, utilizing an internet connection and a primary web camera, complete with basic phrases and letters. Extensive use of Deep Learning and Neural Networks, specifically Convoluted Neural Networks, enables Median to interpret video inputs and generate accurate results directly displayed to the user in text format. The ultimate goal for Median is to have it act as a bridge between hearing people and members of the deaf community, allowing deaf people to communicate with non-signing people using American Sign Language. Furthermore, Median has been designed to benefit people who lack access to a human ASL Translator, as its format as a website allows it to be accessible anywhere at any time, giving increased availability over human interpreters. Median is designed to be a very versatile program with great potential for growth and expansion.
Mobility and Location of Drainage Divides Affected by Tilting Uplift in Sado Island, Japan
Authors: Sakashita Akimasa , Endo Noritaka
Published: December 2022

Drainage divide is a dynamic feature that migrates in response to tectonic activity. The asymmetric uplift between two adjacent basins causes the divide migration from a slower to faster uplift area. Sado Island, Japan, has been affected by southeastward tilting uplift since ca. 300k years. Despite the faster uplift on the northwest, the main divides have existed on the southeast side of the geometric center of the island, with no other feature suggesting tectonic inversion of the tilting direction. In this study, we conducted a DEM-based investigation that focused on divide migration. A spectrum from very inactive to active divide migration in the northwest. Regardless of their position, actively migrating divides are comprehensible, but inactive divides located in a relatively slow uplift area remain unclear. We concluded that some divides slowed down owing to the local balance of erosion rates across the divides, not implying the balance between uplift and river erosion at the basin scale, reflecting disequilibrium in river longitudinal profiles. The main divides of Sado have presumably continued to slowly migrate toward the faster uplift area; however, they are most likely to have never overcome the moving geometric center owing to land expansion at the seacoast due to asymmetric uplift.
Optimization of a single ion Heat engine for adiabatic processe at high and low temperature limits
Authors: Atomsa Abdi Belina , Dima Tolasa Adugna
Published: December 2022

A quantum Otto engine with a single ion harmonic oscillator as its working substance is studied for an adiabatic operation at high and low temperature limits. Using the universal optimization method, the heat engine is effectively optimized and found to yield better working conditions in some ranges of temperature ratios. Accordingly, the figure of merit, ψ, is found to be greater than unity in the range: 0<β2β1≤0.12; showing that the heat engine performs better in the optimized condition than in the maximum power working condition. ψ is determined to be less than one in the range 0.12≤β2β1≤0.35 under the same temperature limit ; depicting that the maximum power working condition is preferred to the optimized working condition. On the other hand, in the low temperature limit, the figure of merit, ψ, is found to be greater than unity in the range 3.7<ω1ω2≤18; revealing that optimized working condition is better than the maximum power working condition for the heat engine. In the same temperature limit, ψ is found to be less than one in the range 0≤ω1ω2≤3.7; showing that maximum power working condition is preferred to the optimized one. For the model of heat engine studied, in some ranges of temperature ratio, it is found to work better in the optimized condition, whereas in the other ranges it performs better under the maximum power working condition. So, it is possible to switch the engine between the two conditions depending on one’s need.
Erken Alman Romantizminde İronik ve poetik Hakikat
Authors: KURTİ Baki
Published: December 2022

Öz: Erken Alman romantizminin yeşerdiği dönemde hayatın her alanında izleri genel olarak modernitenin başlangıcı kabul edilen 16. yüzyıla kadar sürdürülebilecek birçok değişiklik meydana geldi. Özellikle doğa bilimlerinde yaşanan önemli ve olumlu gelişmelerin dinamiği, orta çağdan beri bilimlerin kraliçesi sıfatını taşıyan felsefenin konumu açısından olumsuz bir durum ifade etmekteydi. Tahtı sarsılan felsefe artık hakikat kaynağı rolünü ifa etmekte zorlanmaya başlamıştı. Nitekim erken Alman romantizminde hem geleneksel felsefeden hem de bilimden, sanattan ve politik ve toplumsal hayattaki değişmelerden kopuk olmayan bir felsefeyle karşılaşmaktayız. Bu çerçevede üzerinde duracağımız romantik ironi Sokratik septisizmden doğmuş ve Fichte’nin felsefesinden güç almıştır. Romantiklerin elinde ise hem empirist hem de idealist hakikat, bilgi ve kesinlik nosyonlarına karşı bir eleştiri olup, daha esnek ve dinamik bir hakikat anlayışı ifade etmektedir. Böylesi bir hakikatin peşinde olmanın mücadelesi romantikleri çok boyutlu bir felsefeye sevketti. Bu felsefeye farklı bir özellik katan unsur onun ironik ruha sahip olan romantik şiir sanatıyla ittifakıdır. Hakikatin dinamiklerini poetik bir perspektiften okuyan romantik şiir, taşıdığı ironik ruhuyla empirist ve idealist kesin bilgi çemberinde mücadele eden insan kavrayışına veya anlayışına sonsuzluğa doğru eşlik etmektedir.
Analysis of Cup Printing Quality Control Using Statistical Process Control Methods and Human Reliability Assessment (Case Study: PT Indo Ceria Plastic Printing)
Authors: Andreansyah Moch Imam , Cahyana Atikha Sidhi
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted at PT Indo Ceria Plastic Printing aims to determine the main cause of defective cup printing and to reduce product defects in the production process. Based on the problems faced by the company, namely the high percentage of cup printing defects which eventually led to more and more reject cup printing rates, even the problem of passing the defective cup being sent to the customer’s hands, which made the customer complain about the problem of the number of bad product quality being sent so that they finally submitted a returned product. Therefore, quality control efforts are carried out on cup printing products to find the cause of the defect and find a solution to repair it. The research methods used in solving the problems that occur at PT Indo Ceria Plastic Printing is to use Statistical Process Control methods and Human Reliability Assessment. From the result of research conducted, it is known that the biggest cause of defect in cup printing products is “defect awal start”. From the results of meaning employee performance, the largest HEP value was found, namely, the type of possible error is “pengisian tinta pada mesin” which was 0,6324. So, this factor was the dominant one that resulted in defects and must be repaired immediately.
The Relationship Between Peer Social Support and Psychological Well-Being of the Elderly in Surabaya
Authors: Setiawan Eric Dwi , Mariyati Lely Ika
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the relationship between peer social support and psychological well-being in the elderly at Griya Wredha Jambangan Surabaya. This research is a type of quantitative research, using a saturated sampling method on the existing population, namely 152 elderly subjects at Griya Wreda Jambangan Surabaya. Data were collected using a psychological scale on the variables of peer social support and psychological well-being. The items on the scale were then tested for validity and reliability with the results of item validity moving from 0.659 to 0.864 out of 20 item items on the peer social support scale and item validity scores moving from 0.466 to 0.758 out of 28 item items on the psychological well-being instrument, so that can be used as a valid second instrument to use. The results of the scale reliability test obtained a score of 0.964 and 0.913 on the scale of peer social support and psychological well-being which were greater than > 0.60, which means the research scale is reliable to use. The data obtained were then processed using normality test, linearity test, classical assumption test and hypothesis testing. Through the results of the product moment correlation test, the result is 0.931** or close to 1. It can be said that there is a positive relationship between a person's social support and their psychological well-being. Referring to the significance value where 0.000 <0.05, it means that Ha is accepted, that is, there is a relationship between peer social support and the psychological well-being of the elderly, where the higher the social support received by the elderly, the higher the perceived psychological well-being. Based on the Adjusted R Square value in the tests conducted by the researchers, the results were 56.6% where the social support of friends had an effect on a person's psychological well-being, interference by other variables being studied by the researcher.
The Relationship Between Gratitude and Psychological Well-being of Street Vendors at the Sidoarjo Sports Hall
Authors: Etdika Yovi Noverial , Mariyati Lely Ika
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between gratitude and psychological well-being in street vendors at the Sidoarjo Sports Center. The variables contained in this study are Gratitude as the independent variable and Psychological Welfare as the dependent variable. This research was conducted at the Sidoarjo Sports Center with a total sample of 111 street vendors using the Simple Random Sampling technique. The technique in collecting data uses a modified psychological scale, namely 2 Likert scales, namely, the Gratitude scale and the Psychological Welfare Scale. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a positive relationship between gratitude and psychological well-being of street vendors at the Sidoarjo sports arena. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation statistical technique with the help of SPSS 18.0 for windows. The results of data analysis in this study showed a correlation coefficient of 0.570 and a significance value of p 0.000 <0.05, so Ha was accepted. It can be concluded that there is a positive relationship between Gratitude and significant psychological well-being. It means that if Gratitude is high then Psychological Prosperity is high and vice versa if Gratitude is low then Psychological Prosperity.
Implementation of the Social Story Method to Improve Social Interaction Skills for Hyperactive Students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Ardiana Richa , Nastiti Dwi
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the implementation of the social story method to improve social interaction skills in hyperactive students at MI darusallam jogosatru. The social interaction of hyperactive children can be seen from the way students interact at school. This study uses experimental research because it influences the influence of the social story method on the social interactions of hyperactive students. The subjects in this study were hyperactive grade 5 students using a single subject design approach by observing hyperactive students and data analysis techniques using graphic analysis techniques. The result of this research is that the social story method can improve the social interaction skills of hyperactive students.
Coping Stress on Seafaring Wives Who Live Long Distance Marriage Relationships
Authors: Berliantin Ajeng Riefa , Ansyah Eko Hardi
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the stress coping of wives undergoing long-distance marriages. The research method uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. Subjects in this study were two wives whose husbands left to work for more than 8 months and had small children. Retrieval of data in this study using the interview method and field notes to each respondent. The results showed that there was coping stress in sailing wives who had long-distance marriages, namely the physical, psychological and social aspects which were stress factors for the wife. The subject's effort to cope with stress is a form of stress coping. The forms of stress coping used by the two subjects were problem focused coping and emotional focused coping in which the subject did problem solving and get closer to God.
The Relationship between Internal Locus of Control and Academic Self-Regulation in Class 11 Vocational High School Students in Sidoarjo
Authors: Syahputra Indra Agi , Affandi Ghozali Rusyid
Published: December 2022

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of students regarding the problem of managing academic self-regulation in learning activities at school. This study aims to determine the relationship between Internal Locus of Control and Academic Self Regulation in class XI students of SMK "X" in Sidoarjo. The research was carried out at SMK "X" Sidoarjo with a sample size of 172 students. The sampling technique used Simple Random Sampling, and data collection used two psychological scales with Likert scale modeling, namely the Internal Locus of Control scale with the Academic Self-Regulation scale. This research data analysis using Pearson Product Moment correlation technique. The results of the data analysis of this study indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between Internal Locus of Control and Academic Self-Regulation in Vocational School "X" Students in Sidoarjo, with a correlation coefficient of 0.501 and a significance level of 0.000 <0.05. The coefficient of determination test also shows a result of 0.251 (R Square) which explains that in this study the Internal Locus of Control variable gives an effective effect of 25.1% on Academic Self-Regulation. The results of testing the hypothesis indicate that the hypothesis can be accepted.
The Relationship Between Gratitude and Happiness in Year 12 High School Students
Authors: Sriaissah Agnes , Maryam Effy Wardati
Published: December 2022

A student is every person who is officially registered to take lessons in the world of education, students should in carrying out their duties want happiness. Happiness is the life goal of each individual in this case is a student to determine his future. But in reality many students often get unhappiness problems, such as anxiety, fear, negative emotions, relationships with other people. Student happiness in school can be obtained from various factors. Factors that affect a person's level of happiness include gratitude, marital status, age, health, occupation, religion, gender, education level, welfare, and others. Grateful students tend to have positive emotions, pride, hope, enthusiasm, forgiveness, and feelings of joy. Based on this phenomenon, the researcher considers it necessary to conduct research with the aim of knowing the relationship between Gratitude and Happiness for Class XII Students of Hang Tuah 5 High School Sidoarjo. This study uses correlational quantitative methods, with a total sample of 207 students who were taken using the simple saturated technique. The data collection technique in this study uses two psychology models with a Likert scale, namely gratitude and happiness. Data analysis was carried out using the help of SPSS 20 Version for Windows. The results of the analysis of this study found that the correlation coefficient was 0.831 with a significance of 0.000 <0.05, which means that there is a positive relationship between gratitude and happiness. So the higher the gratitude, the higher the happiness. The results of the determination test in this study showed 0.685 (adjusted R Square) proving that in this study the gratitude variable gave an effective contribution of 68.5% to student happiness.
The Relationship Between Peer Attachment and Emotion Regulation in Grade 12 Students at School
Authors: Chabibah Siti , Affandi Ghozali Rusyid
Published: December 2022

According to research by Bowlby [1], where the support figure attachment physically and emotionally can affect the development of adaptive emotion regulation. The purpose of this study was to see whether there was a relationship between peer attachment and emotional regulation in class XII students at school X. This study used a quantitative research type with a sample of 114 students sitting in bench XII. The sampling technique used is quota sampling with non-probability sampling technique. The scale used by the author for data collection uses the peer attachment scale which was developed by the author himself through the dimensions of peer attachment and the emotion regulation scale which was developed through aspects of emotion regulation with a total of 80 questions in the form of a Likert scale. The results showed that there was no relationship between peer attachment and emotional regulation in class XII students with a correlation coefficient of r=0.072 Sig 0.444 > 0.05. Then the researchers conducted a different test on the peer attachment scale with emotion regulation for each major. The results of the different peer attachment test with a value of F = 5.668 and sig (0.001) > 0.05 where there are differences for each major.
The Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Traffic Compliance in High School Students
Authors: Punjaya Very Bagus , Affandi Ghozali Rusyid
Published: December 2022

This study intends to determine the relationship between self-regulation and traffic compliance in class X students of SMA Hang Tuah 5 Sidoarjo. This research is a type of correlational quantitative research. The variables used in this study are self-regulation as the independent variable and traffic compliance as the dependent variable. This research was conducted at SMA Hang Tuah 5 Sidoarjo with a population of 286 students of class X. The sample in this study was 155 students who were taken using the Isaac and Micheal table method with an error rate of 5%. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling with incidental sampling technique. The data collection technique in this study used a psychological scale with a Likert-scaled model, namely the self-regulation scale and the compliance scale. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a positive relationship between self-regulation and traffic compliance in class X SMA (High School) Hang Tuah 5 Sidoarjo. Data analysis used Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. The results of the study prove that the correlation value obtained is 0.262 which is a positive value and a significance of 0.001 < 0.05, which means that there is a relationship between Self-Regulation and Traffic Compliance for Hang Tuah 5 Sidoarjo High School students. The results of the R Square test obtained results of 0.068, which means the magnitude of the influence of the Self-Regulation variable on Traffic Compliance is 6.8%. Other results show that most students have a level of Self-Regulation in the moderate category of 41.2%, while the level of Traffic Compliance of students is mostly in the moderate category of 51.6%.
The Relationship Between Emotional Maturity and Aggressiveness in the Football Supporters Group in Sidoarjo
Authors: Ulumudin Ristananda Nova Ihya , Nastiti Dwi
Published: December 2022

Recently, cases about the aggressiveness of football fans are increasingly being reported in the mass media. Emotional maturity is one of the factors that triggers the emergence of aggressiveness in football fans. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional maturity and aggressiveness in the football supporters group X in Gedangan sub-district. This study uses a correlational quantitative approach. In this study used a sample of 108 people obtained from sampling using purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique was carried out using the aggressiveness scale and emotional maturity scale, which were compiled using a Likert scale. The data were analyzed by testing the hypothesis using the Pearson Correlation Product Moment with the help of the SPSS v.19 for windows program. The results showed a correlation coefficient of -.961 (significant. 0.000 <0.05). Thus, the research hypothesis is accepted, that there is a significant negative relationship between emotional maturity and aggressiveness in the football supporters group X in Gedangan sub-district. A person's high emotional maturity will have an impact on low aggressiveness. Conversely, a person's low emotional maturity will result in an increase in aggressiveness. In addition, it is known that half of all X football supporters in Gedangan sub-district (52.8%) have low emotional maturity. Meanwhile, in terms of aggressiveness, half of all X football supporters in Gedangan sub-district (54.6%) show high aggressiveness. . Meanwhile, the results of the coefficient of determination test show that the emotional maturity variable has an influence of 77.5% on the aggressive behavior variable.
The Relationship Between Family Support and Psychological-Well-Being on Honorary Teachers in Sidoarjo
Authors: Santika Firda Nara , Mariyati Lely Ika
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and psychological well-being for honorary teachers in Taman District, which means that there are two variables in this study, namely: family support as variable X and psychological well-being as variable Y. This study includes research correlational quantitative. The sample in this study was 100 honorary teachers from 125 honorary teachers as a population in 4 high school and equivalent in Taman sub-district. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. The data collection technique in this study used 2 scales, namely the family support scale consisting of 34 items with 0.953 reliability and the psychological well-being scale consisting of 33 items with 0.936 reliability. The hypothesis in this study is that there is a positive relationship between family support and the psychological well-being scale for honorary teachers in Taman District. The results of this study indicate that the correlation coefficient is 0.852 with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. These results indicate that the hypothesis proposed in this study is accepted. While the results of the coefficient of determination test are 0.722 (Adjusted R Square) which shows that the family support variable contributes 72.2% to the psychological well-being variable.
Investigating the TEG system performance using single objective optimization genetic algorithm
Authors: Harb Abd El-Moneim A. , Abdo Ahmed , Ahmed Mahmoud , Elsayed Khairy
Published: December 2022

Modifying the thermoelectric generator (TEG) by varying its dimensions along with copper strip thickness is essential to enhance performance. The current study is performed to determine the optimum dimensions of the P-N module and the interaction between all variables. Accordingly, a three-dimensional comprehensive model of the TEG system is developed along with the optimization genetic algorithm. Based on the simulation, main performance parameters including power output and conversion efficiency are evaluated and compared with the conventional TEG system. Results indicated that the leg length and cross-section area have significant effect on the output power while the conducting plate thickness has a negligible effect. For instance, a P-N coupled with a leg cross-section area of 2 mm2 produces 0.4 W and 1.3 W at temperature difference of 480 ℃ and 980 ℃, respectively. In addition, the corresponding efficiencies are 4.41 % and 6.73 %, respectively. Using single objective optimization algorithm showed that the optimum variables are 1.84 mm2, 0.5 mm and 0.44 mm for leg cross section, leg length and conducting plate thickness, respectively. Current optimization shows an enhancement of power and efficiency by around 247 % at a temperature difference of 980℃ compared with the conventional system.
Double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) in the treatment of severe HTG and familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH): A retrospective single-center experience
Authors: Guan mingjing , wang Hao , wang Fang , zhang guorui , yang yingying , zhang ling
Published: December 2022

Background: Severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) is the major cause of acute or relapsing pancreatitis（HTGP）, and extremely elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are always associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In addition to pharmacological therapy, double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) is recommended as an adjuvant treatment for reducing triglyceride (TG) levels in sHTG patients or diagnosed poorly pharmacologically controlled HoFH patients. Currently, data on the use of DFPP are limited.
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sHTG and HoFH patients treated with double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP).
Material and Method: We implemented a retrospective observational study of a total of 18 patients with sHTG (TGs greater than 1000 mg/dl; 11.3 mmol/l or diagnosed poorly pharmacology-controlled HoFH) at West China Hospital. All patients received DFPP treatment during their hospitalization period.
Result: A total of 18 patients, of whom 10 (55.6%) were male and 8 (44.4%) were female, were included. Fourteen (77.8%) patients were diagnosed with sHTG (including 10 severe HTGP, 3 severe sHTG, 1 glycogen storage diseasetype Ia (DNA test) and 4 homozygous FH (HoFH). The mean number of sessions was 1 (range, 1–3). The average TG level before plasmapheresis was 15.20 mmol/L (range, 0.77–141.00 mmol/L), and the average TG level after plasmapheresis was 2.55 mmol/L (range, 0.58–7.73 mmol/L). The average LDL-C level before plasmapheresis was 3.36 mmol/L (range, 0.14–13.96 mmol/L), and the average LDL-C level after plasmapheresis was 1.42mmol/L (range, 0.14–3.39 mmol/L). The percentage reductions intriglyceride, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-C, and high-density lipoprotein-C levels were 83.2%, 77.1%, 57.7%, and -41.4%, respectively. No patient developed DFPP-associated complications.
Conclusion: DFPP is an effective and safe approach for sHTG and HoFH patients. However, further investigation in randomized controlled trials or high-quality prospective studies is warranted to validate the present findings.
MOBILISING MUSLIM ORGANISATIONS AMID THE PANDEMIC IN INDONESIA
Authors: Suaedy Ahmad
Published: December 2022

Collective action to protect individuals from all forms of threatening causes, including the Covid-19 pandemic, is urgently needed. The Covid-19 pandemic urged religious practices and traditions to adapt to a situation where a series of health protocols must be observed. In order to prevent the spread, World Health Organisation (WHO) issued strict health protocol rules. Some of these rules seem to be contradicted to traditions and religious practices. This article tries to investigate the ways religious societies react and respond to the health crisis caused by Covid-19. In this respect, this paper strives to answer the questions of how Indonesian Muslims respond to the pandemic of Covid-19, how religion contributes to the prevention of transmission and infection, and overcomes the social problems impacted by the pandemic, and to analyze obstacles faced by Indonesian Muslims to enhance collective awareness to the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. This article argues that civil or non-governmental religious leaders and groups, in general, play an important role to prevent and overcome the pandemic and after because of their independency to make decisions and awareness to the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic. The involvement of religious leaders who have authority at the grassroots level strengthens the legitimacy of the obligation to comply with health protocols and has succeeded in reducing the rate of transmission and death and increasing healing. Religious authority owned by clergy at lower levels has also encouraged increased participation in social solidarity which is demanded instead to depart from diversity and not similarities, among others due to Covid-19.
BLOOD TRANSFUSION IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM: EXPERIENCE OF IBN TOFAIL HOSPITAL IN MARRAKECH
Authors:   Reception Service And Vital Emergencies, Hospital Ibn Tofail, CHU Mohamed VI Marrakech Morocco., Benothman Najoua , Mourouth Hanane ,   Reception Service And Vital Emergencies, Hospital Ibn Tofail, CHU Mohamed VI Marrakech Morocco., Elkhayari Amina ,   Reception Service And Vital Emergencies, Hospital Ibn Tofail, CHU Mohamed VI Marrakech Morocco.
Published: December 2022

Blood transfusion is frequently performed in intensive care. We carried out a prospective study with the objective of evaluating transfusion practices in the emergency room, transfusion thresholds, mortality, prognostic factors and transfusion deviations of labile blood products (LBP) compared to the recommendations of learned societies.This prospective survey was conducted in the vital emergency department of the Ibn Tofail hospital in Marrakech over a period of 6 months, and made it possible to collect data from 50 patients transfused in the emergency room. The mean age was 38Â±17 years. Patients with no particular pathological history accounted for 10% of cases. The mean SOFA score was 6.34 and the mean APACHE II score was 19.5. Indications for blood transfusion were dominated by hemodynamic instability (71.9%), acute hemorrhage (23.1%) and clinical intolerance of anemia (3.8%). Packed red blood cells (GC) were the most transfused blood product (76.9% of the total amount of transfused LBPs) followed by fresh frozen plasma (FFP) (8.1%) and platelet packs (CP) (1. 3%). The average consumption of CG was 2.3 Â± 0.7 units per patient. His transfusion threshold responded to a restrictive strategy. The prescriptions complied with the recommendations of the Afsaps. The average consumption of PFC was 5.27Â±1.22 units per patient. Five transfusion episodes were deemed inappropriate. CPs were only transfused in 9 study patients. The average consumption was 4.4Â± 1.3 CP per patient. A single transfusion discrepancy was observed in a single patient. The mean hospital stay was 4Â±2.5 days. The mean hemoglobin transfusion threshold was 8.3Â±1.6 g/dl versus 10.3Â±1.6 g/dl post-transfusion.The mortality rate in the study was 36.9%. Transfusion was not a risk factor for mortality. Six patients developed post-transfusion accidents. Hyperthermia, the initial severity of the disease (high APACHE II and SOFA scores), coagulopathy and renal insufficiency were considered to be poor prognostic factors.
HYGROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF EARTH BRICKS MADE FROM LATERITE AND CLAY OF SENEGAL
Authors:   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh AntaDiop (UCAD)-Senegal., Bodian Seckou , Faye Mactar ,   Departement de Physique, BP 30, Bambey, Universite Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB), Senegal., Diaw Ibrahima ,   Departement de Physique, BP 30, Bambey, Universite Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB), Senegal., M. Toure Pape ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh AntaDiop (UCAD)-Senegal., Dieye Younouss ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh AntaDiop (UCAD)-Senegal., Sambou Vincent ,   Laboratoire Eau, Energie, Environnement et Procedes Industriels (LE3PI) Ecole Superieure Polytechnique (ESP) de DAKAR, BP 5085, Universite Cheikh AntaDiop (UCAD)-Senegal.
Published: December 2022

Earth is the main raw material most used in building construction in Africa and particularly in Senegal. It is a particularly malleable material, easy to handle, from which hard bricks (unfired or fired) can be made. Thus for a good prediction of the mechanical and thermal behavior of a material, it is important to determine its hygroscopic properties. This is why our study focuses on the hygroscopic characterization of earth materials based on laterite and clay. We are mainly interested in the study of adsorption and desorption isotherms by water vapor. The adsorption and desorption isotherm curves of the samples were determined by a volumetric method using the Belsorp Aqua3 apparatus. The measurement results showed that the earth materials are hygroscopic materials. Furthermore, unfired earth materials adsorb more moisture than fired earth materials.
STUDY OF MATERNAL LIPID PROFILE IN PREECLAMPSIA
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology., a Himabindu , Rama G. ,   Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute Of Medical Sciences Karimnagar., Bano Arjumand ,   Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute Of Medical Sciences Karimnagar., Prasanna Himasailakshmi ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Published: December 2022

Introduction: This study evaluates relationship between serum lipid profile and preeclampsia1 . Objective:The study is to compare the mean lipid levels in pre-eclamptic and normal pregnancy. Design:This is a descriptive study. Participants: Among patients attending Out Patient Department in Chalmeda Anand Rao institute of medical sciences, 25 singleton pregnancies diagnosed as having preeclampsia and 25 pregnancies without such diagnosis were included in study. Outcome measures: Risk of preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension, preterm birth, small/large for gestational age and child loss. Results:In pre-eclamptic mean triglycerides levels were (254 mg/dl Â± 0.45 versus 116.59 Â± 4.9) significantly higher than normal controls (p<0.05). Mean HDL-Cholesterol levels were (36.92 mg/dl Â± 7.70 versus 51 Â± 5.46) statistically significantly higher than normal controls (p<0.05). Mean LDL-Cholesterollevels were(132.95mg/dl Â± 32.26 versus 99.36 Â± 17.75) statistically significantly higher in pre-eclamptic as compared to normal controls (p<0.05). Conclusion: Pre-eclamptic women had deranged lipid profile as compared to normal pregnant women.
SIMPLER METHOD IN ASSESSMENT OF HIRSUTISM IN PCOS
Authors:   Department of OBG, CAIMS, Karimnagar., Ramadevi E. , a Chandramathi ,   Department of OBG, CAIMS, Karimnagar., Kavitha V. ,   Department of OBG, CAIMS, Karimnagar., Mouni Donepudi Ramya ,   Department of OBG, CAIMS, Karimnagar.
Published: December 2022

Introduction : As the modified Ferrimanâ€“Gallwey (mFG) score is unsuitable for self-assessment and requires specialist training, a short, self-administered questionnaire to identify hirsutism was constructed and validated for large-scale application, particularly targeting population-based studies. Design: A validation study was conducted to assess a new hirsutism questionnaire (NHQ). Material and Methods: A total of 90 women aged 35-60 years who attended Chalmeda Anand Rao institute of medical sciences, Karimnagar and were diagnosed as PCOS were enrolled . A self-administered instrument containing four questions was designed to evaluate five body areas: upper lip, chin, chest, lower abdomen, and thighs with respect to the distribution of body hair.A score of 0â€“4 was attributed to each region based on drawings was provided in the instrument. An independent medical examination was conducted and compared the results to the gold standard modified Ferrimanâ€“Gallwey (mFG) score to test the reliability of this method. Results: The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.93 (95% CI: 0.87â€“0.99). A cut-off score of 5 showed the best balance between sensitivity (85%) and specificity (90%), with 88.9% accuracy. Conclusion: The accuracy and internal consistency of this self-administered questionnaire for the identification of hirsutism were good. Therefore, this questionnaire represents a useful tool for self-assessment of hirsutism in population-based studies.
The Phenomenon oOf Internal Audit Supervision in Fighting Corruption and Creating an Anti-Fraud Culture in Corporations in Indonesia
Authors: Kusumawati Mustika Prabaningrum , Rahman Ari Nur , Rahman Panzi Aulia
Published: December 2022

Indonesia was shocked by the disclosure of a scandal in a corruption case involving a prominent company engaged in aviation services. This is closely related to the public’s question regarding how and to what extent the internal audit function within a company can fight against corruption and create an anti-fraud culture within the company itself. In fact, the phenomenon of internal auditors in eradicating corruption and creating an anti-fraud culture in a corporation can create two sides of a knife with common interests. These interests are supported by one side of the internal auditor and another in terms of culture and regulations that are less supportive of creating anti-fraud and anti-corruption. Two main factors that weaken the internal auditors the lack of integrity due to conflicts of interest between internal auditors and company employees, and the lack of individual capabilities in the technological era. Various ways can be done by the Government and stakeholders, as regulators, to optimize the role of internal auditors in eradicating corruption and creating an anti-fraud culture.
Implementing Transparency in Cash Receipts: A Non-Profit Organization Perspective
Authors: Alinsari Natasia , Rompis Adrian Izaak , Hapsari Aprina Nugrahesthy Sulistya
Published: December 2022

This research aims to describe the implementation of the principle of transparency in the financial income management activities of GBI Bethel Area Salatiga. This research is a type of qualitative descriptive research by measuring the principle of transparency with several indicators, specifically: availability and accessibility of documents, clarity and completeness of information, process openness, and a regulatory framework that ensures transparency. Data obtained by interview, documentation in the form of financial statements, and direct observation in the process of financial management. The results show that the principle of transparency has been implemented in the process of managing financial receipts. However, there are still some risks and weak implementation of internal control which indicate that the implementation of the principle of transparency is still not optimal.
Strengthening Integrity and Fraud Awareness in Preventing Fraud During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ramadhan Dona
Published: December 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost all socio-economic and business aspects. Changes in interaction patterns and a decrease in income lead to a higher potential for fraud risk. Management needs to take effective ways to mitigate fraud, especially fraud prevention as the most efficient strategy. This paper aims to explore and manage new challenges in terms of fraud risk related to the Fraud Triangle in non-digital financing companies. Using a quantitative approach, this study examines the effect of integrity and fraud awareness on fraud prevention according to the perception of the fraud detection team. 67 samples were collected and processed through PLS regression. The results show that R2 value is 0.592; integrity t-score is 3.315, p-value is 0.001; Fraud Awareness t-score is 2.119, p-value is 0.0341. Thus, integrity and fraud awareness have a positive and significant effect on fraud prevention in non-digital financing companies. However, there are some limitations that need to be investigated further, such as measurements for other fraud prevention strategies, other financial institutions, and other business industries that have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fraud Risk Analysis Fraud Prevention Detection with Fraud Triangle and Financial Ratios at PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.
Authors: Sari Eko Gumaya
Published: December 2022

This study aims to detect the risk of fraud in the financial statements and ongoing fraud prevention measures if there are irregularities in the financial statements. The issue of earnings management in the financial statements of PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk by significantly increasing profits has raised a lot of suspicion and greatly harmed many parties, especially investors who invested in this company. The analysis was carried out using the fraud triangle variable and by asking for opinions from experts in their respective fields or professions related to fraud, such as auditors, accounting staff and employees who assist in the presentation of financial statements. The sample included 30 respondents. The calculation of financial ratios was done by calculating the ratio of liquidity, profitability, and solvency to detect fraud risk. The results of the analysis of fraud detection during the 2017-2019 period showed that there was an indication of markups on the company’s capital and profits in 2019. During those three years there was a decline in the company’s performance including its effectiveness in paying its short-term debt. This is in line with the opinion of auditors and users of financial statements who have predicted fraud and profit markups in the financial statements.
Norovirus and rotavirus in surface, malacoculture, and human consumption water in Santa Catarina State, Brazil
Authors: Mortari Andreza , Kolling Deise , Sobral Doris , Kist Airton , De Dea Lindner Juliano , Fongaro Gislaine , Miotto Marília
Published: December 2022

This study evaluated the results recorded at the Central Public Health Laboratory of Santa Catarina state (Brazil) concerning the investigation of Rotavirus (RVA) and Norovirus (NoVs) – genogroups GI and GII. Samples were taken from seawater, river water, estuary water, lagoon water, and treated water samples, from 2018 to 2021. The aim was to correlate them with each other and evaluate their association with the type of water, presence of shellfish farming, population density, and sewage treatment. The most prevalent enteric virus was RVA, followed by NoV GI and NoV GII. There was a strong correlation between the presence/absence of RVA and the presence/absence of at least one NoV genogroup, mainly in samples collected in rivers. No correlation was observed between the presence of any virus and the presence of shellfish farming. When evaluating the binomial sewage treatment vs. population density, the correlation coefficients between population density and the presence of the virus in a sample were higher than the coefficients between the percentage of treated sewage and the presence of the virus. Sources of human-origin pollution impair the quality of treated and surface waters, and therefore the results of this work can help develop viral-monitoring programs in these places.