bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physician and Large Language Model Chatbot Responses to Ear, Nose, and Throat Inquiries on an Online Forum: A Comparative Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Motegi Masaomi , Shino Masato , Kuwabara Mikio , Takahashi Hideyuki , Matsuyama Toshiyuki , Tada Hiroe , Hagiwara Hiroyuki , Chikamatsu Kazuaki
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Large language models (LLMs) have the potential to improve the accessibility and quality of medical information for patients. Assessing the quality of LLM-generated responses in real-world clinical settings is crucial for determining their suitability and optimizing healthcare efficiency.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the reliability of responses generated by an LLM-driven chatbot compared to those written by physicians, demonstrating that artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance the quality of otorhinolaryngological advice in complex, nuanced text-based workflows.

METHODS

Inquiries and verified physician responses related to otorhinolaryngology posted on a public social media forum between December 20 and 21, 2023, were extracted and anonymized. ChatGPT-4 was tasked with generating responses to each inquiry. A panel of seven board-certified otorhinolaryngologists evaluated both physician and ChatGPT-4 responses in a masked, randomized manner. The responses were assessed based on six criteria: overall quality, empathy, alignment with medical consensus, accuracy or appropriateness of information, inquiry comprehension, and potential harm. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictors of preference for ChatGPT-4 responses and their influence on overall quality.

RESULTS

A total of 60 question–response pairs were included in the analysis. ChatGPT-4 responses were significantly longer (median: 162 words) compared to physician responses (median: 67 words; p<.0001). The expert panel preferred ChatGPT-4-generated responses in 70.7% of cases. ChatGPT-4 responses were rated higher across all six criteria. Multivariate analysis identified significant predictors of preference for ChatGPT-4 responses: alignment with medical consensus (odds ratio [OR]: 2.783), incorrect or inappropriate information (OR: 2.540), and empathy (OR: 1.362). For physician responses, alignment with medical consensus (OR: 1.477), empathy (OR: 1.089), inquiry comprehension (OR: 0.529), and word count (OR: 0.007) positively impacted overall quality. For chatbot responses, empathy (OR: 1.209), information appropriateness (OR: 0.903), and alignment with medical consensus (OR: 0.768) were significantly associated with high-quality ratings.

CONCLUSIONS

ChatGPT-4 outperformed physicians in generating high-quality responses. Therefore, integrating AI into clinical workflows may enhance the quality of physicians’ responses by improving comprehension of complex inquiries and providing more detailed information, thereby enhancing perceived quality.
User engagement in a digital health intervention designed for young people who have experienced technology-assisted sexual abuse (i-Minds trial) (Preprint)
Authors: Bucci Sandra , Zhang Xiaolong , Dabrowska Kaja , Larkin Amanda , Quayle Ethel , Schwannauer Matthias , Varese Filippo , Whelan Pauline
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Technology-assisted sexual abuse (TASA) mostly involves the production and non-consensual sharing of sexual images; however, evidence-based support for young people (YP) who have experienced TASA is scant. Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) have the potential to increase access to support and provide timely therapeutic input in a familiar format to YP. However, studies describing engagement with DHIs is nascent.

OBJECTIVE

To describe engagement patterns for young people who used the i-Minds app.

METHODS

The i-Minds app is a co-designed mentalisation-based DHI for YP who have experienced TASA. Usage data was collected during the 6-week intervention window using Matomo analytics software and analysed according to the AMUsED framework.

RESULTS

Forty-one participants were onboarded to the app. Of these, 95% completed the introductory mandatory module, and nearly half completed the remaining three modules. Median duration of app engagement was 33 days. Most participants used the app on weekdays in the afternoon. Demographic variables, namely gender not matching with sex assigned at birth/prefer not to disclose and higher baseline clinical severity were associated with higher app engagement.

CONCLUSIONS

Participants showed high module completeness and engagement duration, suggesting the potential for real-world use. Potential participant-level predictors of engagement, such as gender identity and severity of TASA related traumatic stress and emotional distress, were identified. Achieving satisfactory engagement in DHIs is challenging yet necessary for delivering effective interventions. Future studies should explore participant-level predictors of engagement to inform real-world use of DHIs with a diverse sample.

CLINICALTRIAL

International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number Registry (ISRCTN) ISRCTN43130832; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN43130832

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.2196/40539
Detection and quantification of pork and rat DNA in processed meats using multiplex quantitative Real‐Time PCR (m‐qPCR)
Authors: Nikmatullah Nurul Azmah , Permanasari Etin Diah
Published: October 2024

In addition to the issue of pork contamination, processed meats frequently contain traces of rat meat. Therefore, detection and quantification of the pork and rat DNA in cases of meat and processed meat adulteration are necessary. In the current study, two gene targets of the cytochrome b for pigs and the Mt‐atp6 of Rattus norvegicus for rats were used in the absolute multiplex quantitative real‐time PCR (m‐qPCR). The sample DNA was amplified with a standard as positive control in the various concentration of 1000 pg, 100 pg, 10 pg, 0.1 pg, 0.01 pg, and 0.001 pg. There were 25 processed meat samples and 5 fresh meat samples identified in this study. Among the total of 30 samples assessed, 6 samples were successfully detected and quantified their pork and rat DNA contamination. One sample was contaminated with pork DNA with a concentration of 2.451×10‐4 pg (“Meatball 3). Five samples were contaminated with rat DNA with a concentration of 3.603×10‐11 pg (“Sempol 3”), 2.196×10‐10pg (“Meatball 6”), 4.908×10‐11 pg (“Siomay 3”), 1.489×10‐10 pg (“Grinding 2”), and 3.564×10‐10 pg (“Grinding 4”). In this study, we have discovered that the contamination of pork and rat were detected in the samples. It suggested that this method is applicable for detecting the contaminant in processed meat samples
Heavy Metal Identification in Water Resources and the Surrounding Environment of the Cirasea Riparian Zone, Indonesia
Authors: Maria Rizka , Astuti Ratna Dwi Puji , Rusydi Anna Fadliah , Marganingrum Dyah , Mulyono Asep , Nurohman Heri , Dida Eki Naidania , Damayanti Retno , Shoedarto Riostantieka Mayandari , Rahayudin Yudi , Taufiqurrahman Adie , Ferdiano Muhammad Rio , Nugraha Detizca Melia
Published: October 2024

The Cirasea River can provide water for both the Bandung basin and agricultural irrigation. Intensive agriculture, industry, and land use changes could have an impact on water quality. The purpose of this study is to look at the origins of heavy metals in riparian water resources. Heavy metal analysis was performed on 13 groundwater and river water samples. Heavy metals in water sources were compared with sediment and soil. The samples were analyzed for heavy metals using an AAS instrument. The research method employs statistical, geographical, and heavy metal pollution index (HPI). The HPI for river water was 131, whereas groundwater was 93. River water with an HPI value of more than 100 is highly polluted, indicating that it is unsafe for human consumption and has negative health consequences. Data verification with heavy metals in sediments reveals the presence of heavy metals coming from geogenic circumstances in various locations in the upstream area. Heavy metals in downstream areas result from geological factors and anthropogenic activities in the surrounding area. The long-term effects of heavy metal pollution along the riparian zone will become apparent. More research is needed on communities that depend on groundwater supplies along the Cirasea watershed.
Limit Detection of Short Tandem Repeats (STR) Analysis on Touch DNA Samples
Authors: Saamia Vira , Yudianto Ahmad , Nurjayadi Muktiningsih , Novitasari Novitasari , Furqoni Abdul Hadi
Published: October 2024

Forensic short tandem repeats (STR) profiling on touch DNA samples has emerged as a primary method for human identification. The stability and uniqueness of STR combination from the targeted locus in each individual make it a precision marker for human identification. Touch DNA samples can be found in traces of biological material shed from a person. This work aimed to identify the lowest concentration limit required for generating an interpretable DNA profile and the sensitivity of the STR loci applied. Touch DNA samples were collected from donors who were asked to hold a rope for 5 min. A double swab technique was used to lift the touch samples from the rope. These samples are subjected to DNA extraction and quantification. Two STR amplification cycles, 29 and 34 cycles, were used. DNA concentration greatly influences the success of amplifying the target allele at each STR locus to be interpreted into a complete DNA profile, shown by its allele peak. Touch DNA concentration >0.25 ng can produce a complete DNA profile. LCN method successfully amplified touch DNA with a concentration 0.0625–0.25 ng/µL. Limit detection of touch DNA analysis is 0.25 ng/µL. Low-copy DNA can still be analyzed within 0.0625–0.25 ng/µL.
DFT Insights into the Structural, Mechanical, Electronic and Optical Properties of Novel InZnCl3 and InCdCl3 Chloro-Perovskites
Authors: Pingak Redi Kristian , Ngara Zakarias Seba , Johannes Albert Zicko , Bukit Minsyahril , Tanesib Jehunias Leonidas , Nitti Fidelis , Sianturi Hery Leo , Pasangka Bartholomeus
Published: October 2024

The ABX3 perovskite materials have recently emerged as one of the most promising materials for optoelectronic applications. In the present study, novel perovskites in the form of InZnCl3 and InCdCl3 are computationally investigated to determine their key characteristics, including structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical characteristics. These characteristics were evaluated using the density functional theory (DFT) implemented in the quantum espresso code. The results indicated that both materials exhibit chemical, dynamic, and mechanical stability. Moreover, these perovskites are predicted to be ductile, rendering them suitable for a broad array of optoelectronic applications, including solar cells. The electronic band structure and the density of states of the materials revealed their characteristics as indirect semiconductors with band gap energy values of 0.96 eV for InZnCl3 and 1.83 eV for InCdCl3 perovskites. The optical properties calculations also unveiled that these perovskites possess strong absorption in the visible-ultraviolet spectrum (up to 106 cm−1) and low reflectivity. The calculated refractive index and extinction coefficient of the compounds were also predicted in this study. These collective findings strongly suggest the potential applications of these novel materials in optoelectronic devices.
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Bioreductant from Lime Juice Powder (Citrus aurantifolia): Effect of Concentration and pH
Authors: Mulyana Septian Dwi , Sari Retno , Rijal Agus Syamsur
Published: October 2024

Significant development in antibacterial agents derived from metal nanoparticles is currently underway. One commonly employed type is silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which display potential antibacterial activity at lower concentrations compared to other metals. Due to their high surface-to-volume ratio and small size, AgNPs can readily penetrate bacterial cell walls. Green synthesis methods of AgNPs, such as utilizing plants as reducing agents, offer substantial advantages over other synthesis techniques. Lime (Citrus aurantifolia), containing compounds like flavonoids and saponins, can serve as a natural reducing agent, converting Ag+ ions to Ag0. This study aims to evaluate the effects of AgNO3 concentration, lime juice powder concentration, and pH on the formation and characteristics of AgNPs, as well as their activity against the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. Results indicate that at an AgNO3 concentration of 1 mM, lime juice extract at 1% with a pH of 9 produces optimal AgNP formation, with an absorbance of 4.631 and particle size of 68.4 nm. AgNPs exhibit higher antibacterial activity than AgNO3. AgNPs synthesized with lime juice powder can increase their activity and have the advantages of being safe and environmentally friendly since they use plant material as a reducing agent.
High Temperature Oxidation Behavior of ODS Ferritic Stainless Steel Fe-16Cr-4Al-1Ni-0.4Y2O3
Authors: Wafda Hakimul , Prajitno Djoko Hadi , Basuki Eddy Agus , Syafiq Ahmad , Widiawati Nina , Andi Mustari Asril Pramutadi
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the isothermic oxidation behavior of the new ODS alloy Fe-16Cr-4Al-1Ni-0.4Y2O3 (% by weight) at 700, 800 and 900 °C, with exposure times of 5, 20, 50, and 100 h at each temperature. The purpose is to obtain new data on its high-temperature parabolic oxidation constant for assessing oxidation resistance. The methods used include isothermal oxidation testing, XRD, SEM-EDS characterization, and analysis of oxidation kinetics by monitoring changes in oxide thickness using microscopy and SEM-EDS. The oxide products formed on the sample surface are Fe2O3, Fe3O4, AlFe2O4, and (Fe,Cr)2O3. Al and Cr oxides are located under the dominant Fe oxide layer on the surface of the sample. The oxidation test results showed that the most protective sample was obtained at a temperature of 700 °C for 100 h with an oxide thickness of 263.99 μm. The kinetics analysis correlates strongly with the parabolic equation (R2 ≈ 1). The oxidation rate constants at temperatures of 700, 800, and 900 °C were 681.76, 2957.5, and 12300 μm2 h−1, respectively. The activation energy required by the oxidation reaction in this alloy is 136.5 kJ mol−1. This research enhances understanding and potential applications of the Fe-16Cr-4Al-1Ni-0.4Y2O3 alloy in high-temperature environments.
Microencapsulation of Chromolaena odorata Leaf Extract with Cellulose Esters for the Application as an Eco-Friendly Antibacterial Agent
Authors: Ketwaraporn Jiraporn , Pinthong Somyod , Kerdphu Rungnapha , Daebau Surahani , Kraivuttinun Parinya , Jansanthea Pongthep
Published: October 2024

The aim of this work is to develop an eco-friendly antibacterial agent in the form of microcapsules containing extract from Chromolaena odorata leaves using the solvent evaporation method. The wall materials for encapsulating were tested with various cellulose esters including cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). The evaluation of microcapsules containing C. odorata leaf extract was focused on their encapsulation efficiency, size, shape, thermal stability, and antimicrobial activities. The results showed that CAB was a suitable wall material for the encapsulation of C. odorata leaf extract. The CAB microcapsules exhibited the highest encapsulation efficiency, which was 65.82 ± 3.07. The size of CAB microcapsules was the smallest, at 1013.3 ± 66.5 nm. According to the thermogravimetric analysis, the prepared microcapsules were able to protect the extract of C. odorata leaves from the environment. Moreover, the CAB microcapsules containing C. odorata leaf extract showed the best antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Stapphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923. The minimum bactericidal concentration of the microcapsules was 25.6 mg/mL in both bacteria. This study proved the potential application of C. odorata leaf extract as a biomaterial in diverse industries in the future.
Balance between Environment and Development in Mahasweta Devi’s Chotti Munda and His Arrow
Authors: Shukla Dr. Pankaj Kumar , Rai Dr. Prafulla Kumar
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to explore the issue of development at the cost of environment through Mahashweta Devi’ s novel Chotti Munda and His Arrow. Development with sustainability and balance is the imperative of today’s globlised world which faces various threats from nature such as global warming, flash flood and earthquake etc. This paper studies the novel from the environmental perspective by delving deep into the lives of tribals their marginalised status under colonialism, the implementation of development project in tribal areas and the tribals with consciousness of nature preservation. Sustainability and ec ological habitat are considered as the much required vehicles to make oure future free from natural precarity. This paper will demonstrate how tribal community which inhabits a terrain far removed from metropolis has richly inherited ecological wisdom to import the world. Thus this paper will intend to infuse tribal insights which may enrich the environmental discourse.
Knowledge and Impact of Heads of Schools Administrative Training on School Financial Management in Public Secondary Schools in Mbeya Rural District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Authors: Chundu Thadeo , Mwahombela Lucas , Gwambene Brown
Published: September 2024

School management are responsible for demonstrating accountability, transparency and delegating financial responsibility. The head of school is also responsible for income, expenditure, book-keeping, and other accounting works. This study examined the knowledge and impact of heads of schools administrative training on school financial management control in public secondary schools in Mbeya rural district. The primary data were collected using questionnaire and interview guide from 66 respondets. The sample was chosen from each selected secondary school teachers using simple random sampling technique and head of school using purposive sampling techniques. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS ver. 20) for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. The study results revealed that, heads of schools have knowledge about procedures of getting school funds as planned. During making school budget staff members are involved to make decision as the way of disseminating knowledge and skills on the subject matter. The study recommend that school administration should promote teamwork with all essential stakeholders particularly making decisions about various school budgetary issues. Government should ensure that heads of schools mainly in most public secondary schools undergo effective training about proper management of school financial resources for the sake of general school development.
Del concepto al contexto. Tradición e innovación en la didáctica de la química (1950-2000)
Authors: Moreno Martínez Luis
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo analiza la historia de la didáctica de la química en la segunda mitad del siglo XX a través del estudio de cuatro proyectos de innovación en educación química de notable notoriedad internacional: Sistemas Químicos, Química, un enfoque moderno; El químico en acción y Química en la Comunidad. Los cuatro proyectos dieron lugar a varias obras traducidas al español gracias a la labor de docentes y editoriales de Hispanoamérica. A partir del análisis diacrónico de estas obras se profundiza en las innovaciones en el desarrollo histórico de la didáctica de la química y en las diferentes concepciones del papel de la educación química preuniversitaria.
Mapeamento de teses e artigos brasileiros sobre o ensino de Química no ensino CTS por análise de redes sociais
Authors: Barreto Brandão Juliana , Damazio Bouzon Júlia , Dos Santos Tais Conceição , Chrispino Alvaro
Published: October 2024

A abordagem de ensino Ciência-Tecnologia-Sociedade (CTS) tem por concepção a formação de indivíduos críticos e alfabetizados cientificamente, a partir da construção social da ciência e da tecnologia. Nesse sentido, visando superar o aspecto meramente propedêutico, pesquisas apontam que no cenário nacional é crescente o interesse por um ensino de Química pautado nessa perspectiva. Sendo assim, objetivando mapear o perfil do ensino de Química no ensino CTS brasileiro, este trabalho modelou as redes sociais utilizando o banco de dados do Grupo de Pesquisa CTS e Educação, e extraiu as teses de doutorado defendidas entre 1993 e 2022 e os artigos publicados em periódicos qualificados entre 1998 e o 1° semestre de 2022. A análise das teses mostrou que houve um aumento das pesquisas envolvendo CTS e ensino de Química ao longo dos anos, com relevância para a formação de professores. Além disso, a Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) se destacou na rede social de bancas avaliadoras, ratificando a importância da instituição que criou o primeiro programa de CTS no Brasil. Em relação aos artigos, foi possível notar que a revista Química Nova na Escola segue na liderança de publicações nesta área, enquanto o termo “Material Didático” destacou-se na rede social de palavras-chave, retratando um esforço dos docentes em refletir e modificar suas práticas. Por fim, cabe ressaltar que, a partir da análise dos resultados apresentados neste trabalho, inferimos que o ensino de química ainda possui pouca representatividade no ensino CTS brasileiro.
Experimental Assessment on the Performance of Steel-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Dubey Pranjul
Published: September 2024

In previous years there is lots of research on fibre Reinforced concrete. In this project we make M 60 and replace steel fibre with volume of concrete. In addition, we also replace volume of cement with silica fume, fly ash and rice husk ash. This paper shows various mix design with different ratios of steel fibre, silica fume, fly ash and rice husk ash. We perform compression test, split tensile test and flexural test. The objective of this project was to understand the behaviour of steel fibre reinforced concrete with different additives such as silica fume, fly ash and rice husk ash with different percentage of steel fibre. Compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength was tested on cubes, cylinder and beams. In this project we make 27 cubes,21 cylinder and 14 beams.
Medición de la competitividad del aguacate de México a través de los indicadores de Vollrath y Lafay.
Authors: Cruz Lopez Diego Francisco , Caamal Cauich Ignacio , Pat Fernández Verna Gricel
Published: September 2024

En 2022, a nivel internacional, la producción mundial de aguacate se situó cerca de 7.3 millones de toneladas, 2.7 veces mayor que en el año 2000 con 2.8 millones. Dentro de los principales países productores están México, Países Bajos, Chile, Indonesia, Perú y Estados Unidos de América, en conjunto, aportan más de 60% de la producción mundial. La producción del aguacate mexicano, destacó en primer lugar, con 2.4 millones de toneladas y destinadas a la exportación, 1.3 millones de toneladas en 2022, lo que representa 55% de lo producido, más de 32% de las exportaciones al mercado mundial. El valor total de las exportaciones mexicanas de aguacate durante 2022, alcanzó los 2,098 millones de dólares. Por su destino, los mercados más importantes durante el mismo año fueron: Estados Unidos (2,039), Canadá (208), Japón (142), España (83) y Honduras (36) millones de dólares. Como objetivo central, se analizó la competitividad del aguacate mexicano durante el periodo de 2000 a 2022 dentro del mercado mundial, para lo cual, se calcularon algunos indicadores que permiten medir la competitividad de productos agrícolas, como son el Índice de Ventaja Relativa de exportación propuesta por Vollrath (+21.08), el Indicador de Ventaja Comparativa Revelada Normalizada (+0.91), el indicador de Lafay (1.82), el Coeficiente de Exportación (+43.0), el Coeficiente de Especialización Exportadora (+4.57) y el Indicador de Dependencia Comercial (0). Los resultados obtenidos, demuestran la existencia de ventaja comparativa, revelan la posición de México, como exportador neto y nula dependencia comercial de este producto.
Determinación del nivel óptimo técnico y económico en ovinos Dorper en confinamiento.
Authors: Rebollar Rebollar Samuel , Velázquez Villalva Héctor Hugo , Gómez Tenorio Germán
Published: September 2024

La función de producción, como una relación técnica insumo-producto, es útil para demostrar que no siempre, la máxima producción, implica la máxima ganancia en dinero. Con el objetivo de determinar el nivel óptimo técnico y económico en ovinos Dorper en confinamiento, se utilizó una función de producción polinómica de segundo grado, de diciembre de 2022 a febrero de 2023, con información proveniente de dieciocho ovinos machos Dorper confinados en jaulas individuales, en las instalaciones del Rancho El Salitre, del Centro Universitario UAEM (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México) Temascaltepec, distribuidos completamente al azar, con peso vivo inicial de 30.4±3.4, peso vivo final 58.7±2.8 y alimentados durante nueve semanas con dieta comercial. Los resultados mostraron que, la cantidad de alimento acumulado, peso y ganancia en dinero al nivel óptimo técnico, fue 242.4 kg de alimento, 59.4 kg de peso vivo final y 981.1 pesos, promedio por cabeza y al nivel óptimo económico de 109.6 kilogramos de alimento, 50.6 kg de peso vivo final y 2,521.9 pesos. Se concluye que, el máximo peso del ovino en confinamiento, no necesariamente, significa obtener la máxima ganancia en dinero.
Manejo de la pudrición café (Monilinia fructicola) del duraznero por productores de la Sierra Nevada de Puebla.
Authors: Huilotl-Luna Maria Luisa , Gil-Muñoz Abel , Hernández-Romero Ernesto , López Pedro Antonio , Martínez-Carrera Daniel Claudio
Published: September 2024

A nivel mundial, la pudrición café del duraznero, es considerada la enfermedad más importante y destructiva del cultivo, por las pérdidas que ocasiona. Aun cuando en la literatura se consignan diversas estrategias para su control, no hay trabajos que documenten cómo el agricultor enfrenta dicho problema fitosanitario. Por tanto, el objetivo de la investigación, fue precisar la gama de prácticas de manejo que realizan los productores para controlar la enfermedad, valorar lo adecuado de las mismas e identificar aspectos a atender. Se trabajó en la Sierra Nevada de Puebla, una región productora de durazno importante. A través de un muestreo estratificado aleatorio, se aplicaron 52 cuestionarios en tres municipios de la región. Los cuestionarios, incluyeron preguntas sobre el manejo y control de pudrición café. Los resultados indicaron que dicha enfermedad, es la segunda más importante reconocida por los productores; 96% la ha identificado en sus huertas, pero no todos realizan prácticas para su control. De los entrevistados 59%, utiliza fungicidas para controlar la pudrición café, 79% efectúa además, podas sanitarias y 40% elimina fuentes de inóculo. Todos fertilizan y 55% controla insectos plagas. Las pérdidas de cosecha, ascienden a más de 30%. Se concluye que, el conjunto de prácticas que se realizan, no es suficiente para controlar la enfermedad. Se recomienda, fortalecer los conocimientos de los productores acerca de la enfermedad y su manejo, mejorar sus prácticas de control y hacer una integración de las mismas.
The Effect of Service Quality and Price on Client Loyalty Using The Services of Notary and PPAT Yousfrita in Jakarta
Authors: Dewa Putu Yohanes Agata L. Sandopart  , Ramadhania Dwi Nova , Budi Budiman Abdulah , Sandopart Dewa Ayu Indiana Ida L.
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of service quality and price on client loyalty at YOUSFRITA Notary and PPAT services, in Jakarta. This study uses survey, interview and questionnaire methods by collecting data through questionnaires to clients. The population in this study are clients who have used YOUSFRITA notary and PPAT services. Sampling size using the hair formula depending on the number of parameters in the form of question indicators in this study, namely, 30 multiplied by 5, so that 150 respondents were obtained. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods and testing of data collection instruments using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The results showed that there was a positive and significant effect of service quality and price variables on client loyalty. The practical implication of this research is the importance of companies focusing on improving service quality, setting competitive prices and paying attention to the overall customer experience. By implementing these strategies, YOUSFRITA notary and PPAT services, can build strong Client Loyalty and increase their competitive advantage in the market.
Defeasible Reasoning in Islamic Legal Theory
Authors: Komath Muhammed
Published: September 2024

There is a common understanding among logicians today that nonmonotonic types of reasoning, such as defeasible or presumptive, can clearly warrant a rational acceptance of its conclusion. Recognition of the significance and legitimacy of these forms of arguments, which were considered for long as fallacious, is believed to be very recent and many logicians tended to reject any discussions around it within the tradition of logic after Aristotle. In contrast, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), since medieval age, has recognised the validity and importance of non-deductive forms of reasoning, analysed the structures of such arguments and demonstrated how the conventionally understood fallacies are not essentially fallacies. Qiyās – generally represents analogical reasoning – is taken here as a case of defeasible reasoning in Islamic argumentation. This paper will show through works of two emblematic medieval Muslim jurist-logicians, al-Juwainī and al-Ghazzālī, that understanding the legitimacy and the structure of non-deductive forms of arguments is at the core of Islamic legal theories (usūl al-fiqh), and that they recognised its legitimacy and proposed a dialectical method (jadal) of approaching it.
Les logiciens comprennent généralement que les types de raisonnement non monotones peuvent justifier l’acceptation rationnelle des conclusions. L’importance et la légitimité de ces formes d’arguments, qui ont longtemps été considérées comme fallacieuses, ont été controversées parmi les logiciens de la tradition logique aristotélicienne. En revanche, la jurisprudence islamique (fiqh) a depuis longtemps reconnu l’importance des formes de raisonnement non déductives et a démontré que les sophismes conventionnellement compris ne sont pas essentiellement des sophismes. Le qiyās – qui représente généralement le raisonnement analogique – est un exemple de raisonnement réfutable dans l’argumentation islamique. Je montre à travers les travaux de deux juristes-logiciens musulmans médiévaux emblématiques, al-Juwainī et al-Ghazzālī, que la compréhension de la légitimité des formes d’arguments non déductives est au cœur des théories juridiques islamiques (usūl al-fiqh), qui ont proposé une méthode d’approche dialectique (jadal).
Appeals to “Normality” and “Common Sense” in the Face of Global Uncertainty
Authors: Wodak Ruth
Published: September 2024

At the time of writing, in the summer of 2024, we are confronted with a ‘polycrisis’ (e.g., Tooze 2022). This term is used to describe a situation in which multiple crises do not simply add up to a somewhat bigger crisis, but rather create a significantly different, amplified crisis in which the sub-crises influence each other in interdependent ways. As numerous studies have demonstrated (e.g., Heitmeyer 2024; Roberts 2022; Nowotny 2016), crises engender feelings of uncertainty, insecurity, and subsequently fear (Bauman 2006). The aim of this paper is to pose the overarching question: How do governments and citizens cope with such uncertainties?
Les crises provoquent la peur, la panique, l’incertitude et l’impuissance. L’incertitude et l’insécurité mettent à l’épreuve tous les acteurs concernés ; chacun attend des instructions, une planification, des explications et la sécurité. Cependant, nous affrontons des alarmismes, des simplifications, une série de stratégies de légitimation et d’erreurs. Plus précisément, les erreurs sont souvent placées avant les intérêts communautaires, nationaux ou même locaux. Ces évolutions sont illustrées par une analyse qualitative et quantitative détaillée du discours des débats en Autriche, à l’été 2023. Je soutiens que les appels fallacieux au bon sens et à la normalité dépendent de leur contexte, avec des contenus, des fonctions et des effets différents observables. De tels appels instrumentalisent une « politique des émotions » de différentes manières. Ainsi, une nouvelle logique politique est normalisée, remplaçant le discours rationnel, la délibération et la formulation de politiques dirigées par des experts.
A Long History of Home-bases, Huts, Houses, Villages, Towns, Cities and Megacities
Authors:   La Trobe University, Department of Archaeology & History, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Edwards Phillip C.
Published: September 2024

This review traces the lengthy record of human habitation on our planet. So long has the process of homemaking been that it includes constructions made by prehuman ancestors, upwards of a million years ago. Efforts towards the building of shelters and the founding of settlements have involved lengthy periods of relative stasis, punctuated by leaps to new and more complex systems. The first home-bases were simple fireplaces, around which our ancestors gathered, prepared food, and made tools. During the Pleistocene, occasional vestiges of curvilinear huts are found, and during the Late Glacial period, substantial groups of houses appear on the plains of Eurasia. The transition to sedentary life was accomplished by Natufian hunter-gatherers in the Levant, near the end of the Ice Age. There followed the establishment of village life across the Middle East by Pre-Pottery Neolithic farmers in the early Holocene, and the first cities around 3,500 BCE in southern Iraq and south-western Iran. Urban systems had spread across the globe by 3000 BCE, from China, to Peru in the Americas. The Classical cities of the Mediterranean developed regular urban grid plans in the fifth century BCE and introduced new types of civic amenities. In terms of complexity and size, the ancient city reached its zenith in imperial Rome. Occasionally, premodern cities such as Angkor became much larger than it in area through the establishment of low-density residential populations. New sources of energy were unleashed by the technological revolution of the nineteenth century that utterly transformed the city. In short order, they led to the mega-conurbations that currently spread over large tracts of the earth. This review considers factors of community interaction and communication that have both retarded and permitted breakthroughs in settlement strategies through time. It also examines the idea of non-verbal syntactical grammars that govern the patterning of human settlements, and the relative contributions of adventitious organic growth versus deliberate planning and retention of community ideals in settlement planning.
The Motives of Death in B. Chobanzade’s Lyrical and Journalistic Diary “The Song of the Reed-Pipe” and its Place in the Context of the Author’s Creative Explorations
Authors:   Fevzi Yakubov Crimean Engineering and Pedagogical University, Kirimov Tair N.
Published: September 2024

Based on the materials of the artistic day book “Song of the Reed-Pipe”, the poetics of the early work of Bekir Chobanzade, one of the brightest representatives of the Crimean Tatar literature of 1917–1920, is thoroughly considered. This is the time of political, revolutionary upheavals; the formation of the people’s liberation movement of Muslims in the Crimea; the convocation of the First Democratic Kurultai, which proclaimed: the restoration of equal rights for women, the abolition of class privileges, the allotment of peasants with land, the idea of founding national and cultural autonomy. “Reed-Pipe Songs” were written by the author during his studies in Hungary and Switzerland. Loneliness, longing after ancestral home, worries about the fate of the motherland, the search for the meaning of life occupy the main place in his creative heritage. Selfless struggle and heroic death for the freedom of the people in the understanding of B. Chobanzade are the meaning of the life of every Tatar. He prays to the Almighty for a glorious death for himself and a life full of suffering for his enemies. Pessimistic romanticism, civic spirit determine the creative character of the writer. Despite the fact that B. Chobanzade is known as a major specialist in the study of languages and literatures of the Turkic peoples, his literary personality has been studied only in a perfunctory manner. The main reason for this is the complex imagery of the language of the works, the depth of the author’s philosophical thought based on national traditions and mythology. The works of previous researchers of the life and creative path of the cultural actor are analyzed. The main linguistic, generic-topical, stylistic features of the literary texts of the mentioned collection are revealed. The philosophical and aesthetic component of the motives of death in the works of B. Chobanzade is comprehended.
Pre-war photographic negatives in the collection of the Bakhchisarai Museum-Reserve: objects and expositions of the Khan’s Palace in the 1920s–1930s
Authors:   Bakhchisarai Historical, Cultural and Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Velieva Sevilya S.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the collection of photographic negatives from the funds of the Bakhchisarai Museum-Reserve, which is the most valuable material for a wide range of researchers. It contains architectural monuments (Khan’s Palace, mosques, fountains, mausoleums, residential buildings, etc.), museum staff, cultural and educational figures, residents of Bakhchisarai, villages of Crimea, museum objects that have not survived to the present day. Special attention is paid to the images of the museum’s exhibitions in the 1920s and 1930s.
O protagonismo feminino na história da saúde pública brasileira: recontar a história
Authors: Santarossa P.O. , CURI P. L.
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir acerca da invisibilidade das mulheres nas narrativas hegemônicas a respeito da saúde pública brasileira. Para tanto, partiu-se da análise dos efeitos do patriarcado, como exercício de poder, nas formas de contar e dar destaque ou não aos sujeitos históricos. Pretendemos com isso demonstrar como o apagamento do protagonismo feminino na luta pela Reforma Sanitária nas narrativas oficiais é signo de uma produção cientificista pretensamente neutra, que acaba por reforçar a desigualdade de gênero. Retomamos a violência histórica sofrida pelas mulheres, em especial, as mulheres negras, atravessadas também por questões de raça e classe, pelos agentes de saúde desde o Brasil colônia, para demonstrar como essas mulheres fizeram da mesma rua que lhes foi opressora, o palco para lutas políticas importantes e que puderam garantir políticas públicas de saúde.
LITERASI DIGITAAL PENGGUNA SOSIAL MEDIA LEMBAGA SENSOR FILM INDONESIA
Authors: Ismail Ervan , Atmodjo Juwono Tri , Rahman HI A.
Published: September 2024

The development of the use of information technology by the public, the development of website-based information technology used by the |Film Censorship Institute and the demands of stakeholders from government institutions, the Film Censorship Institute, to adapt their duties, roles, functions and ways of communicating with the public on the one hand, and on the other hand forTo get an overview of users' digital literacy with the title Digital Literacy of Social Media Users, Indonesian Film Censorship Institute using a qualitative approach with a case study research strategy. The sata collection technique was carried out using in-depth interviews and documentation studies. The informants in this research are social media users, stakeholders of the Film Censorship Institute.Based on research findings, the elements of digital literacy include: creativity, critical thinking skills and the ability to disseminate digital message content, social and cultural understanding, the ability to collaborate with other people, the ability to obtain and select information, effective communication, digital security, and functional skills that obtained from the use of social media Instagram and Tik Tok from the Film Censorship Institute.There are three levels or categories of literacy, namely: (a). literacy obtained directly from sources or messages produced by LSF for knowledge and self-protection (e_safety); (B). Information literacy from messages communicated between LSF Instagram followers; and (c). Literacy related to the use of messages or information to communicate and collaborate with other people via social media or interpersonal communication.Digital literacy obtained is in the form of knowledge and experience, people's creativity, critical thinking, people's culture or way of life, socialization with other people online, and as a vehicle for searching for information about film entertainment among other online entertainment, self-protection (e_safety) and functional abilities.
Establishing laser cutting of components for sulfide-based solid-state batteries
Authors: Wach Lovis , Khaydarov Yokubjon , Garkusha Pawel , Daub Rüdiger
Published: October 2024

The demand for safe, power- and energy-dense, low-cost batteries is constantly increasing due to the global shift toward renewable energy sources and the associated need for battery electric vehicles and grid-level energy storage. However, current-generation lithium-ion batteries are struggling to meet the requirements and are reaching their physicochemical limits regarding energy density. Solid-state battery technology promises to improve the current state of the art in electrochemical energy storage and has proven itself in research, although not yet in commercial applications. One of the main challenges in bringing the technology to the market is the limited knowledge and research on the production of solid-state batteries with commercially viable technologies. This study investigates the application of laser cutting technology to improve the cutting process in the production of sulfide-based solid-state batteries. Challenges such as the production atmosphere, handling of the components, and differences compared to conventional battery components are discussed. Using a picosecond laser source, the influence of the pulse frequency, peak fluence, scanning speed, and laser passes was investigated to identify appropriate parameters for cutting sulfide-based composite cathodes. The findings were then successfully applied to the cutting of sulfide-based solid electrolyte separators. An improvement in edge quality compared to mechanical punching is demonstrated, marking a crucial step toward the commercialization of solid-state batteries.
Modulation of γδ T Cell Activity by Bisphosphonates in Neoplasms Resistant to Conventional Immunotherapy: An Update
Authors: Meneses do Rêgo Amália Cinthia , Araújo-Filho Irami
Published: September 2024

Bisphosphonates (BPs) are traditionally used to manage bone diseases, but recent evidence suggests they may play a significant role in cancer immunotherapy by modulating γδ T cell activity. These agents, particularly nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, activate Vγ9Vδ2 T cells, enhancing their cytotoxicity against tumor cells. However, gaps remain in understanding the differential effects of bisphosphonates on various γδ T cell subsets, optimal dosing regimens, and their impact on the broader tumor microenvironment. This review synthesizes knowledge on bisphosphonate-induced γδ T cell modulation, explores potential resistance mechanisms, and evaluates clinical applicability across different tumor types. It identifies biomarkers for patient stratification, considers synergistic effects with other therapies, and discusses the economic and practical implications of integrating bisphosphonates into standard oncology practice. Addressing these gaps is essential for optimizing bisphosphonates as immunomodulatory agents, advancing cancer immunotherapy strategies, and improving patient outcomes.
An Automatic Labeling Approach Towards Multi-class Sitting Posture Classification Based on Depth-Sensor Data
Authors: Coşkun Hüseyin
Published: September 2024

This study aims to create a non-contact system for recognizing the sitting postures of office workers, applicable to healthy sitting monitoring. Skeletal point data were obtained via a depth sensor-based Kinect device while subjects performed five different sitting postures. Five angles have been calculated that can differentiate these postures. A fuzzy rule-based automated approach using angle values is proposed to label the data. With this method, two different data sets were created using traditional time-based labeling methods. Angular and geometric features were used to classify the depth values, and 99.6% and 98.9% accuracy were obtained with KNN and Adaboost classifiers. The proposed labeling method outperformed the traditional time-based labeling method according to the classification results. This system offers a high-performance solution for promoting healthy sitting habits in office workers and has applications in health monitoring and robot vision.
Betonarme Perde Duvarların Eğilme ve Kesme Etkilerine Karşı Güçlendirilmesi Üzerine Literatür Değerlendirmesi
Authors: Efe Yunus , Bedirhanoğlu İdris
Published: September 2024

Bölgemizde son yaşanan 6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş depremleri dahil olmak üzere birçok deprem sonrası yapılan saha çalışmalarında iyi perde duvara sahip ve binada deprem etkisi karşısında iyi çalışmış perde duvarın rijitliği arttırarak yapının ötelenmesini azalttığı ve bu şekilde binanın göçmesinin ağır hasar almasının önüne geçildiği görülmüştür. Buna karşılık binalardaki kusurlu perdelerin ise deprem esnasında ağır hasar aldığı ve binanın toptan göçme riskini oldukça arttırdığı gözlemlenmiştir. Bu kusurlu betonarme perdelerin davranışlarını iyileştirecek alternatif güçlendirme yöntemlerinin geliştirilmesi ya da bu perdelerin belirlenip, binada perdenin güçlendirilerek etkin hale getirilmesi önem kazanmaktadır. Perde duvarın güçlendirilmesi binanın deprem performansına katkı sağlayacaktır. Bu çalışmada yanal yükler nedeni ile betonarme perde duvarlarda eğilme ve kesme etkileri sonucu oluşabilecek hasarların güçlendirilmesine yönelik literatürde birçok çalışma bulunmasına karşılık daha fazla farklı detayların inceleneceği deneysel çalışma yapılması gerekliliği görülmüştür.
Design and implementation of multiband microstrip antenna for energy harvesting
Authors: Süzgün Muhammed , Cansiz Mustafa
Published: September 2024

Antennas are of great importance in energy harvesting systems. It is possible to collect more energy with RF energy harvesting systems by using multiband antennas. In this study, a microstrip antenna was designed and fabricated for operation at 307 MHz, 1721 MHz, and 5447 MHz frequency bands. The designed multiband antenna with size of 82.05x104.76x1.60 mm3 was optimized for collecting more energy and then, implemented on FR4 substrate. Return loss, voltage standing wave ratio, imaginary and real impedances of the manufactured multiband microstrip antenna were measured by vector network analyzer. The multiband antenna gain was calculated as 2.02 dBi. Furthermore, a good agreement was noted between the measurement and simulation results of the multiband microstrip antenna. As a result, it is determined that the produced multiband microstrip antenna is a useful and suitable antenna for RF energy harvesting circuits.