bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The multifaceted implications and challenges of relocating Indonesia's capital city: A comprehensive review of socio-economic, environmental, urban planning, and policy considerations
Authors: Hilal Najm Al-Deen Moneer , Komariah Komariah  , Ramelan Ari Handono
Published: January 2025

Indonesia's planned relocation of its capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan represents a multifaceted and ambitious undertaking with far-reaching implications. This study conducts a comprehensive review of the socio-economic, environmental, urban planning, and policy considerations associated with this project. Through a thematic analysis of 19 relevant studies published between 2015 and 2023, the research explores the potential benefits and challenges of the relocation. The findings highlight several potential benefits, such as a more equitable distribution of national welfare, economic growth, and environmental improvement driven by the development of a forest city concept. However, the study also raisee concerns about possible negative impacts on the real estate industry in Greater Jakarta, environmental consequences such as deforestation and biodiversity loss, and the need for social and cultural adaptation among both migrating government officials and local communities. The study emphasizes the importance of adopting sustainable development practices, inclusive development strategies, and effective governance frameworks to ensure a successful and sustainable transition to the new capital city. Additionally, it identifies research gaps, particularly regarding the long-term impacts on various sectors and the effectiveness of proposed mitigation strategies. This review serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders involved in the IKN relocation project. It provides critical insights into the potential opportunities and challenges, emphasizing the necessity of careful planning, stakeholder engagement, and transparent implementation to achieve long-term sustainability, social equity, and equitable development.
Analysis of potential environmental impacts in the coffee supply chain using the Life Cycle Impact Assessment
Authors: Chairany Nurul , Taufik Phirros Arifan , Nur Taufik , Pawennari Andi
Published: January 2025

Agroindustry refers to industry that process agricultural raw materials into value-added products. Sanrego coffee is a blend of authentic Sanrego coffee and sugar, without the use of chemicals. SMI Sanrego Caffee produces a variety of products, including coffee and chocolate. However, the coffee processing activities at SMI Sanrego Caffee can have potential environmental impacts due to emissions, liquids waste, and solid waste generation. to assess and mitigate these environmental impacts, the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method is amployed. LCA evaluates the environmental effects at various stages of a product, process, or service lifecycle. Based on the results from the analysis, using the Simapro software, the potential environmental impacts were compared across several impact categories, abiotic depletion (3.77 kg Sb-eq), global warming (518 kg CO2-eq), acidification (4.41 kg SO2-eq). The interpretation stage of the analysis identified several areas improvement: first, optimizing fuel usage; secondly, reducing reliance on aluminum foil; third, minimizing the use of sacks; and lastly, reducing electricity consumption.
Application of microorganisms to determine the impact of infiltration layer and season on pit latrine groundwater contamination
Authors: Awuah Frank
Published: January 2025

This study was necessitated as a result of the frequent cases of diarrhoea observed among the students of the researcher. The researcher employed faecal indicator bacteria to assess the impact of the infiltration layer and seasonal variations on groundwater contamination from pit latrines in the municipalities where the students reside. The main experimental materials consisted of water samples collected from 15 randomly selected wells in the Tano Districts of Ghana. Total coliforms, faecal coliforms, and enterococci were used as faecal indicators. The Most Probable Number (MPN) method was employed to determine the presence of faecal indicators in the water samples. The results showed that enterococci and faecal coliforms were reliable indicators of human faecal contamination than total coliforms. The study revealed that coliform level (indicating pit latrine groundwater contamination) increased with greater pit depth and lower static water levels. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the future studies on human faecal contamination prioritize enterococci and faecal coliforms over total coliforms as indicators. To mitigate groundwater contamination from pit latrines, the equation EC = 0.12(PLD) – 0.09(SWL) + 2.37 can be applied to predict a safer infiltration layer between the bottom of pit latrines and the water table.
Deriving Manageable Transdisciplinary Research Models for Complicated Problematics Associated with Next-Generation Cyber-Physical Systems:
Authors: Horvath Imre
Published: January 2025

As a continuation of the work previously published in two papers in this journal, this paper addresses the problem of systematically constructing sharable transdisciplinary research models (TRMs) for definitive research problematics (DRPs). The paper discusses the underpinning fundamentals and proposes a practical methodics that is underpinned by intuitive reasoning rather than by proven theories but relies on a lucid procedural framework. The main activities are discussed through a demonstrative example designated as ‘avoidance of frequent vehicle accidents at suburban road crossings'. First, a concise overview of the literature related to research models is provided and the work reported in this paper is placed in this context. Then, the operational aspects of the transdisciplinary research model development methodics are discussed. As a starting point, the proposed methodics assumes the availability of a comprehensive specification of the DRP. The conversion process includes six steps: (i) exploring research concepts by content analysis of the DRP, (ii) finding pertinent research concepts and combining them into a semantic map, (iii) selecting the most influential concepts and relations for parameterization, (iv) choosing multi-view research concept descriptor constructs and parameters (indicators, variables, and constants) for study, (v) creating sharable multi-modal representations of the research model, and (vi) external validation of the content by researchers and stakeholders. An adapted version of the validation square approach is used in then last assessment. The approved TRM is the starting point of the development of supradisciplinary research designs – this is however not addressed here due to page limitations.
Student Challenges in Understanding Newton's Law: An Analysis Using Isomorphic Multiple Choice Items
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia, Rahayu Putri , Kusairi Sentot ,   Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia, Khusaini Khusaini ,   Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Newton's Law is a basic concept in physics learning at the high school and college levels, but students' conceptual understanding of the concept is still weak. This study aims to analyze students' difficulties in the concept of Newton's Law by looking at the consistency of students' answers to isomorphic problems. The research method used quantitative research by means of a survey. The respondents were 118 students (58 high school students and 60 MAN students) who had taken the Newton's Law chapter. The research instruments were adapted from the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and isomorphic multiple-choice question (IMCI) which were validated by two physics experts. The analysis technique uses isomorphic analysis by looking at the consistency of student answers to the concept of Newton's Law. Based on the consistency of the answers, three groups of students’ conceptual understanding were determined, namely the “Understanding” when students were consistently correct on three isomorphic items, “Moderately Understanding” if they were consistently correct on two isomorphic items, and “Not Understanding” if only one answer was correct or did not answer correctly on the isomorphic items. The study found that students' conceptual understanding on all isomorphic items was low. especially in Theme 5 which is about the concept of analyzing the relationship between force and the speed of motion of objects with 97.46% of students having difficulties, and Theme 3 with the concept of action-reaction on Newton's Third Law with 95.76% having difficulties. The recommendation for further research is to apply learning methods to overcome students' difficulties in Newton's Law
Design of Augmented Reality-Based Learning Media Integrating Islamic Values for Teaching Atomic Structure
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung Indonesia, Wiliyanti Vandan , Yuberti Yuberti ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung Indonesia
Published: January 2025

This research examines the creation of augmented reality-based educational media for physics that incorporates Islamic principles, primarily aimed at teaching atomic structure. The study sought to ascertain the appropriateness of augmented reality (AR) media in improving students' comprehension of atomic structure while simultaneously imparting Islamic precepts. This study utilizes the Research and Development (R&D) methodology, consistent with the ADDIE paradigm (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). Data was acquired by administering a questionnaire to specialists in media, materials, and Islamic religion to assess the viability of the learning medium. The questionnaire addressed three primary aspects: media design, content relevance, and the incorporation of Islamic principles. This research employs descriptive quantitative and qualitative analysis approaches. The study concentrated on evaluating the development of AR media, its practicality, and the congruence of the content with Islamic beliefs. The findings of this study demonstrate that the AR-based learning medium is exceptionally appropriate for physics instruction. The media validation achieved a score of 86%, the material validation received 88%, and the integration of Islamic principles attained 85%, indicating the medium's efficacy and suitability. This augmented reality educational medium facilitates the cognitive and ethical maturation of students, underscoring its advantages for attaining both scholarly superiority and moral advancement.
Teoría de variable aleatoria aplicado a la transición de fases del sistema KI-AgI
Authors: Peña Lara Diego , Suescún Díaz Daniel , Correa Hernando
Published: January 2025

El yoduro de plata, AgI, dopado con la familia MI (M = K, Na, NH4, Li, entre otros) es muy estudiado por su alta conductividad iónica por encima de 420 K. En el sistema KI-AgI, el ion de plata (radio iónico 0.126 nm) es sustituido por el ion de potasio (radio iónico 1.33 nm), modificando la estructura cristalina del electrolito sólido AgI y, por tanto, la configuración electrostática del sistema. Se estudió la transición de fases de este sistema utilizando un modelo fenomenológico basado en la densidad de energía libre como función de la concentración de defectos en equilibrio y la teoría de variable aleatoria representada por p o la probabilidad que el portador participe en la conducción. Con una geometría de placas paralelas y la configuración de dos electrodos Ag|muestra|Ag| se realizaron las mediciones eléctricas mediante la técnica de espectroscopia de impedancia. Por la técnica de difracción de rayos X se evidenció que el sistema tenía una mezcla de dos fases, una g/β–AgI y la otra KI. En el modelo propuesto se tienen cuatro parámetros de ajuste: G o la relación de frecuencias entre los iones intersticiales y los fonones, x o la fracción entre la energía para promover un ion a una posición intersticial y la energía de interacción atractiva del par de Frenkel. Se ajustó tanto el salto abrupto de la conductividad iónica a 420 K como el respectivo comportamiento en el rango de temperatura de 350 K a 460 K para tres corridas de enfriamiento.
Andamio reticulado a base de alginato-quitosano funcionalizado con VEGF-A para el soporte de las células betapancreáticas
Authors: Betancur Rodríguez Manuela , Echeverri-Cuartas Claudia Elena , Londoño López Marta Elena , Moreno Castellanos Natalia
Published: January 2025

La diabetes se ha convertido en una enfermedad pública mundial que afecta la calidad de vida de las personas y exige altos costos en los sistemas de salud. La diabetes aumenta los niveles de glucosa en sangre e induce el uso inadecuado de insulina; los tratamientos actuales no son muy eficaces para tratar esta enfermedad. En este estudio, se desarrolló un andamio poroso de alginato (Alg)/quitosano (Ch), reticulado con genipina (GEN), funcionalizado con factor de crecimiento endotelial (VEGF-A) mediante acoplamiento carbodiimida-Ch, para soportar las células beta-pancreáticas. Se utilizaron caracterizaciones como microscopía electrónica de barrido (SEM) y espectroscopia infrarroja por transformada de Fourier (FTIR) para identificar grupos funcionales y observar la morfología y porosidad de los andamios. Se realizaron pruebas de velocidad de degradación e hinchazón y luego se realizaron pruebas biológicas como viabilidad celular, citotoxicidad celular y ensayos de proliferación en todas las muestras. Los andamios obtenidos tenían una estructura similar a una esponja con poros interconectados con diámetros entre los rangos 25-280 μm, adecuados para el crecimiento de células beta pancreáticas y la formación de islotes. Estas matrices se degradan, son estables en el tiempo y permiten el cultivo celular manteniendo la viabilidad y proliferación de las células beta. Adicionalmente, genera una protección contra la muerte celular induciendo un ambiente apropiado para preservar la viabilidad e incluso por la acción del VEGF en combinación con GEN, induce la proliferación de células beta. Este enfoque permite el diseño de una matriz con propiedades biomiméticas para el cultivo de células productoras de insulina y representa un avance significativo en el campo de la medicina y las ciencias de la vida.
Efektivitas Terapi Musik Klasik Terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Kecemasan pada Anak Sekolah
Authors: Sitepu Epanggelia Loina , Hirza Herna
Published: January 2025

Kecemasan merupakan kondisi umum yang sering terjadi pada kondisi sosial. Cemas pada anak muncul karena disebabkan oleh adanya tekanan atau gangguan yang tidak menyenangkan. Tujuan dari Penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui efektivitas dari terapi musik klasik terhadap perubahan kecemasan pada anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Desain penelitian ini adalah Pra-Eksperimental dengan menggunakan pendekatan metode One Group pre-post test design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 15 siswa. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner serta menggunakan uji statistik Paired Sample t Test yang dibantu oleh SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat stress sebelum dilakukan terapi musik klasik rata-rata termasuk ke dalam kategori kecemasan sedang yaitu 66.47. Setelah dilakukan terapi musik klasik rata-rata tingkat kecemasan mengalami penurunan menjadi 59.60. Berdasarkan dari hasil uji Paired Sample t Test menunjukkan bahwa nilai p value 0.000 < α 0.05 sehingga Ha diterima. Kesimpulannya terdapat pengaruh dari pemberian terapi musik klasik terhadap perubahan tingkat kecemasan pada anak sekolah.
Music Creativity in Musical Drama Learning Through The Cooperative Model of Think-Pair-Share
Authors: Heldisari Hana Permata
Published: January 2025

The need for creativity in music refers to an idea of novelty such as a new work, a new method, or a new technique. Especially music in an integrated performing art, musical drama for example. Communication between the director and music director is one part of interpersonal intelligence which must be able to understand each other and benefit both parties. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research to find out how musical creativity develops through think-pair-share type cooperative models This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type using the Miles and Huberman analysis model, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The object in this study is interpersonal intelligence and musical creativity. The subject of this study was determined by purpossive sampling technique with criteria for participating in musical drama courses in 2023 consisting of 12 people. Data collection is carried out using techniques in depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation of works so that they will be validated using triangulation techniques. The results of this study explain that musical creativity will emerge in line with the situation needed in drama, including collaboration between modern music with tambourine and gambus, modern music with gamelan and ethnic flute. In addition, this think-pair-share type cooperative model allows students to better understand each other and process music in accordance with existing human resources.
Strategi Optimalisasi Culture Experience Generasi Karo dalam Upaya Mempertahankan Gendang Lima Sendalanen
Authors: Tarigan Kesia Vanessa Br , Bangun Oktriani Br , Tampubolon Nadia Malika , Depari Samuel Pratama , Rambe Maya Sari , Febryani Ayu
Published: January 2025

Tujuan riset ini yaitu menganalisis culture experience pada Etnik Karo dalam menggunakan alat musik gendnag lima Sendalanen. Gendang Lima Sendalanen adalah ansambel musik yang digunakan dalam berbagai upacara adat Karo seperti pernikahan, kematian, guro-guro aron, dan memasuki rumah adat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode gabungan (mix method) dengan menggunakan tipe kombinasi beturutan (sequential) dan model kombinasi campuran tidak berimbang (Concurrent Embedded Design). Data kualitatif digunakan untuk menganalisis culture experience generasi Karo, penyebab memudarnya penggunaan Gendang Lima Sendalanen, dan strategi optimalisasinya. Sedangkan data kuantitatif diperlukan untuk menemukan persentase culture experience generasi Karo dalam menggunakan alat musik Gendang Lima Sendalanen. Hasil riset menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Culture experience Etnik Karo dalam menggunakan alat musik tradisional Gendang Lima Sendalanen adalah dengan memainkan, membuat alat musik, mendapatkan pengajaran dari orangtua dan komunitas, mendapatkan pelatihan (ekstra kurikuler) dari sekolah, ikut serta dalam pertunjukan budaya dan acara adat; (2) Faktor-faktor penyebab memudarnya penggunaan Gendang Lima Sendalanen karena faktor ekonomi, kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai makna, minimnya ahli (expert) musik tradisional khususnya Gendang Lima Sendalanen, masuknya politic bible yang menilai negatif masyarakat menggunakan Gendang Lima Sendalanen; (3) Strategi optimalisasi culture experience melalui pengrajin/pemain musik Gendang Lima Sendalanen, komunitas, dan ekstrakurikuler musik tradisional disekolah. Keseluruhan riset berkontribusi dalam upaya pemajuan kebudayaan dan solusi atas upaya pewarisan budaya.
Comprehending The Beatles Through its Song ‘Yellow Submarine’: Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Manshur Fadlil Munawwar , Faruk Faruk , Mahmudah Mahmudah
Published: January 2025

This study aims to elaborate on The Beatles band through a study of one of its songs called Yellow Submarine. This study uses the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach, an approach that aims to describe, interpret, and critically explain in a qualitative manner about how discourse builds, maintains, and legitimizes social inequalities. A number of relevant primary and secondary literatures were studied and analyzed critically to understand and recognize the process of creating, producing, broadcasting, concert performance, and public reception for the song Yellow Submarine by the Beatles and its socio-cultural context. The results of the study showed that this song was dedicated to children who lost the joy and delight of their childhood due to ideological conflicts (capitalism-communism), social tensions, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, drugs, etc., in the 1960s. Although this song has been associated with various interpretations, ranging from drugs, money, war, peace, cowardice to death, most of The Beatles’ fans and observers believe there is an element of joy and delight that they would like to present to their children. They gave joy and delight, especially to children, when the state failed to provide them.
Analisis Musikal dan Non Musikal pada Ansambel Krumungan di Desa Kuripan
Authors: Barnawi Erizal , Hernanda Agung Hero , Afandi Sony
Published: January 2025

Tujuan dari penelitian Ansambel Krumungan yang ada di Desa Kuripan Lampung Selatan adalah untuk mengetahui Musikal dan Non Musikal yang terdapat di dalamnya. Penelitian kualitatif deskriptif digunakan sebagai upaya memberikan keterangan secara rinci dengan penggunaan pengumpulan data seperti observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Selanjutnya, penggunaan konsep dari E. Barnawi dan Hasyimkan dalam bukunya Musik Perunggu Lampung (2019) menjadi pisau bedah dalam penelitian ini. Hasil dari penelitian ini menemukan bahwa kajian musikal Ansambel Krumungan yakni terdapat alat musik-alat musik seperti Krumungan, Ketapak, Petuk Khuwa, Petuk Sai, Canang, Khujih, Kulintang, Gung Khenik dan Gung Balak. Tabuhan dalam Ansambel Krumungan yang menjadi ciri khas Desa Kuripan yakni Tabuh Ganjor dan Tabuh Arus. Tangga Nada dalam Ansambel Krumungan yang di ambil dari keseluruhan alat musik krumung yakni E-B-D-E-F#-G-A#-C-D#. Serta, untuk Tabuh Ganjor dan Tabuh Arus yakni G#-B–D–F#-G–B. Kajian non musikal dalam Ansambel Krumungan yakni tempat latihan selalu dilakukan di rumah keluarga yang masih keturuan Keratuan Darah Putih. Pendukungnya yakni warga Desa Kuripan yang selalu menonton pertunjukkan serta membantu dalam bentuk materil maupun moril. Kostum yang digunakan selalu mencirikhaskan dari adat Saibatin Pesisir Lampung Selatan. Waktu latihannya selalu sore menjelang magrib, maupun setelah bada Isha karena waktunya panjang serta malam Jumat tidak latihan. Untuk pemain/penabuh dibebaskan boleh pria maupun wanita, akan tetapi sampai saat ini masih dominan pria. Sementara pengeras suara maupun lighting yang digunakan masih menggunakan vendor umum dalam prosesi acara.
Iso-retractability of modules related to small submodules
Authors: Kumar Nirbhay , Chaturvedi Avanish
Published: January 2025

We study the notion of small iso-retractable modules. We prove that a small iso-retractable module is either $J$-semisimple or iso-retractable (iso-simple). Further, we prove that a ring $R$ is a left V-ring if and only if every left $R$-module is small iso-retractable. Also, we give a new characterization of semisimple modules in terms of small iso-retractable modules.
A long-term observation on effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy combined with bimanual training in children with hemiplegia in “The Pirate Group” program – case report
Authors: Pawlak Marta , Wnuk Beata , Morgulec-Adamowicz Natalia
Published: January 2025

Study aim: The aim of the research was to present a unique intervention for restoring limb function in cases of hemiplegia based on a modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) combined with bimanual training (BIT) carried out as part of “The Pirate Group” program, and long-term observation of its effects.

Material and methods: The study included five boys aged three to five years, diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) with a form of hemiplegia (unilateral cerebral palsy). The effectiveness of the therapy and its long-term effect were analysed based on the Small Kids-AHA test conducted before the therapy, after two weeks of therapy, and six months after the end of therapy.

Results: Some differences were noted between the global scores of Small Kids-AHA test obtained before and after two weeks of therapy. No differences were found between the global scores of Small Kids-AHA test obtained after two weeks of therapy and six months after the end of therapy.

Conclusion: Modified constraint-induced movement therapy combined with bimanual training carried out as part of “The Pirate Group” program is an effective therapeutic intervention, and its effects may persist for six months after the end of therapy.
Local diagnostic reference levels for cardiac computed tomography
Authors: Piłat Wiktoria , Kidoń-Szołtysek Joanna , Stasiów Bartłomiej
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Clinical applications of cardiac computed tomography in our center include the diagnosis of coronary arteries, assessment of their narrowing, evaluation of cardiac function, and assessment of the heart’s structure. The aim of this study was the determination of local DRLs for cardiac CT sequence (designed to evaluate coronary arteries, function, and structure of the heart in one sequence) and calcium score sequence.

Material and Methods: The research group consisted of 2234 patients undergoing cardiac computed tomography, including calcium score, cardiac CT angiography, evaluation of cardiac function and cardiac structure. The studies were conducted using a dual-source Somatom Force computed tomography scanner (2019, Siemens). An assessment of the dose received by the patient was performed based on the analysis of the volumetric tomographic dose index (CTDIvol) and the dose-length product (DLP), taking into account body mass index (BMI).

Results: The DRL value for all patients undergoing cardiac computed tomography (one sequence including evaluation of calcium score, cardiac angiography, cardiac function, and cardiac structure) and calcium score sequence (in brackets) were 901.5 (92.3) mGy·cm. When broken down by BMI category, the values were 869.9 (87.7) mGy·cm, 880.9 (89.6) mGy·cm, 889.3 (91.4) mGy·cm, 941.0 (95.8) mGy·cm, for underweight, normal BMI, overweight and obese patients, respectively.

Conclusion: Diagnostic reference levels should be carefully determined, taking into account BMI, detailed information about the CT protocol, and type of CT scanner. Careful determination and regular updates of diagnostic reference levels are essential for optimizing the radiological protection of the patient.
Verification of real-time dosimetry of ultra-high dose rate beams at AQURE FLASH RT on the sample surface
Authors: Lenartowicz-Gasik Aleksandra , Misiarz Agnieszka , Markopolski Vasyl , Walo Marta , Gryczka Urszula , Bułka Sylwester , Pawałowski Bartosz , Kruszyna-Mochalska Marta , Rzadkiewicz Jacek
Published: January 2025

Introduction: FLASH radiotherapy involves delivering a dose of ultra-high-dose-rate ionising radiation (>40 Gy/s) in less than 200 ms, resulting in sparing healthy tissue and effectively destroying cancerous tissue. This article presents a preliminary verification of the feasibility of using real-time internal dosimetry at the sample surface to measure doses generated by the AQURE FLASH RT accelerator dedicated to FLASH radiotherapy studies.

Material and Methods: The AQURE FLASH RT emits a 6 and 9 MeV electron beam with a dose rate higher than 40 Gy/s. The real-time dosimetry system to measure doses on the sample surface was implemented into the accelerator and consists of inductive sensors in which the moving electron charge induces a voltage in the secondary toroidal winding. The internal dosimetric system was preliminarily calibrated for single pulse irradiations using passive dosimetry methods, i.e. film and alanine dosimetry.

Results: The study showed that there was no effect of the tested dosimetry system on the beam (PDD and beam profile). The linearity of the system’s response to successive pulses was tested and found to be <2% only for irradiation with two or more pulses. Therefore, a single pulse calibration of the system was performed to verify the applicability of the system for single pulse irradiation. The measurement results showed that the differences between the results obtained by the different methods were less than 2% for triode grid voltages below 30 V.

Conclusion: The results confirmed the possibility of using the real-time dosimetry system to measure doses on the sample surface delivered by ultra-high dose rate beams at the AQURE FLASH RT accelerator. The system has been tested and validated over the full range of dose rates emitted by the accelerator to measure a dose in a single pulse. The results of the dosimetric measurements confirmed that the system did not affect the beam parameters.
Pain relief in the emergency department using intravenous lidocaine versus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids
Authors: Alanazi Mazi , Klaib Nourah , Alqahtani Hana , Alnami Hatun , Thabet Ahmed , Aljehani Danah , Alsukhayri Raghad , Alkhayer Masooma , Zabeel Fatema , Abdulhusain Zainab
Published: January 2025

To manage pain in the emergency room, this review sought to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous lidocaine with conventional analgesics. The PubMed, Embase, and ScienceDirect electronic databases were searched between the years 2019 and 2024, and randomized controlled studies that contrasted IV lidocaine with a control group of conventional analgesics were included. It was found that in the treatment of biliary colic, intravenous lidocaine can be a helpful option since it can lessen pain faster than morphine sulfate without causing serious side effects. When given intravenously to emergency department patients with suspected renal colic, the combination of lidocaine and ketorolac produces greater analgesia than lidocaine alone, but it offers no analgesic benefits over ketorolac alone. For both general abdominal discomfort and a subgroup of patients with nephrolithiasis, intravenous hydromorphone was better than intravenous lidocaine.
Keklik (Alectoris chukar) Yumurtalarının İnkübasyonunda Püskürtme Şeklinde Kullanılan Fesleğen Bitki Ekstraktının (Ocimum basilicum odoratum) Etkisinin Araştırılması
Authors: Ergün Demirel , Taşkın Atilla , Ergün Fatma
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırma, fesleğen bitki ekstraktının (O. basilicum odoratum) Kınalı keklik yumurtalarının inkübasyonunda kullanımının (Alectoris chukar) prenatal ve yeni çıkımı içeren postnatal dönemlerde olmak üzere, kuluçka sonuçları ile keklik davranışlarına etkisinin araştırılması amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada 14 haftalık yaştaki kekliklerden elde edilen 160 adet yumurta kullanılmıştır. Yumurtalar inkübasyon sırasında püskürtme şeklinde uygulanan fesleğen kullanımına göre; püskürtme uygulanmayan kontrol (K), püskürtme uygulananlar saf su (F0), %1 ekstrakt (F1) ve % 5 ekstrakt (F5) şeklinde oluşturulmuştur. Grupların (K, F0, F1 ve F5) kuluçka randımanları sırasıyla %70,66±1,51, %75,00±0,01, %78,33±2,88 ve %81,00±1,00 olarak belirlenmiştir. Çıkım gücü ise en yüksek %98,41 ±1,12 ile F5 de, en düşük %93,00±1,00 ile K grubundadır. Çıkım ağırlığı üzerine etki gözlenmemiştir. F5 grubunda en yüksek Tona (98,92±0,23) ve Pasgar (9,57±0,08) skorları elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca çalışmada açık alan testin uygulanan civcivlerin merkezde geçirdikleri süre değerleri sırasıyla F1’de %3,64±0,11, F0’da %3,67±0,11, K’de %4,60±0,23 ve F5’de %5,71±0,14 olarak hesaplanmış, civcivlerin pist skor değerleri ise sırasıyla K’de 1,33±0,57, F0’da 2,23±0,27, F1’de 2,66±0,57 ve F5’te ise 3,66±0,57 olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuç olarak keklik yumurtalarına %5’lik fesleğen bitki ekstraktı uygulamasının kuluçka randımanı ve çıkım gücünü artırdığı, malformasyon oranını düşürdüğü, civciv kalitesi üzerinde olumlu bir etkiye sahip olduğu bulunmuştur. Ayrıca açık alan ve pist davranış testleri sonuçlarına göre yeni çıkan civcivlerde korku ve stresi azaltma potansiyeli görülmüştür.
Effect of Honeydew Secreted by Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Fungal Growth
Authors: Olcabey Ergin Gülay , Bozkurt Yunus , Başer Gizem , Yürümez Canpolat Elif , Görür Gazi , Öztürk Ayten
Published: January 2025

Honeydew is a sugar-rich, sticky substance secreted by many plant-feeding insect species from the order of Hemiptera and Lepidoptera. Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae), on the other hand, feed on nitrogen-poor, carbohydrate-rich phloem sap and excrete excess carbohydrate as honeydew from their anus. The aphids, constituting the main material of the study were sampled from the Catalpa bungei C. A. Mey (Bignoniaceae) tree located in the central campus of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University and then preparation procedures were carried out for species identification under laboratory conditions. According to the identification key organized according to the host plant, the samples were identified as Aphis gossypii Glover. The honeydew of A. gossypii Glover, known as the cotton aphid, was collected from the host plant and the effects of two different concentrations of the honeydew (10 and 20 g/L) on fungal growth were determined using both solid and liquid media. Different Trichoderma strains and Beauveria bassiana were used to examine fungal growth. Fungal growth in the prepared nutrient media was determined as the amount of biomass (gram). The honeydew content (phenolic substance, sugar and amino acid amounts) was determined and supported by FT-IR analyses. The growth of fungal species in the PDA medium, which was preferred as the control medium, and the medium containing honeydew was compared. It has been determined that fungal growth is better in the medium containing honeydew, and therefore honeydew increases fungal growth. With this study, it is predicted that aphid honeydew can support the growth of both fungal agents used in biological control and plant pathogens.
Determination of the Current Situation of Konya Ihlamur Park According to the Physical Activity and Social Interaction Actions of Elderly Individuals, which are the Reasons for Park Use
Authors: Güngör Sertaç , Çelik Zehra
Published: January 2025

Parks and public open green spaces are open spaces for all segments of the society. These places, which are important recreation areas, enable the elderly to renew themselves, to breathe a little in the open air, to be alone with nature even in the city. These opportunities provided by parks are utilised by elderly users. Today, the population of elderly individuals is increasing day by day due to the slowdown in population growth rate. In this study, it is aimed to determine the park usage purposes of the elderly and important park features that encourage physical activity and social interaction. Within the scope of the research, 96 elderly individuals were interviewed with 96 elderly individuals within the scope of face-to-face survey study by going to the park at random times on weekdays and weekends on a voluntary basis by using the questionnaire form prepared for revealing the user profile of individuals aged 40 and over in Ihlamur Park in Selçuklu District, determining the preference times of the park, determining the duration and times of park use, determining the reasons for park preference and selection, and evaluating park user satisfaction and expectations. The findings show that parks are an important social area for elderly people in the same age group with their seating areas, walking paths, simple fitness equipment, as they create a gathering area for elderly people in the same age group, and therefore, parks require careful planning and implementation in the design, management and use of parks and should contain a large amount of space for socialization. In line with these findings, it will be possible for elderly people to benefit more from parks and have a more enjoyable time with landscape designs that provide socialization opportunities for elderly users. Thus, elderly individuals will be able to develop a sense of belonging for the park.
The Effects of Nanoemulsion Film Coatings Containing Essential Oils on the Storage Quality of Sugar Beets (Beta vulgaris L.)
Authors: Ok Fatma Zehra , Şanlı Arif
Published: January 2025

This study was carried out under controlled conditions to determine the effects of chitosan-based nanoemulsion film coating formulations, formed using different essential oils, on storage quality of sugar beet roots during storage period. In the study, roots of Conviso Smart (KWS) sugar beet variety were coated with nanoemulsion film formulations containing thyme (Thymus vulgaris), clove (Szygium aromaticum), ginger (Zingiber officinale) and tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oils doses of 250, 500 and 1000 ppm immediately after harvest. The roots were stored in plastic cases under controlled conditions (+ 8-10°C, 85-90% relative humidity) for 90 days. Weight loss in beet roots was determined at 30-day intervals from the start of the storage period, and at the end of the storage period, firmness, dry matter ratio, brix value, polar sugar, reducing sugar, alpha amino nitrogen and glycine betaine contents and fungal infection developments in beet roots were also evaluated. The film coating applications significantly affected postharvest weight and quality losses in sugar beet roots. The applications significantly reduced roots weight loss during storage compared to the control. Although the polar sugar ratios were higher in film coated roots compared to the control, alpha-amino nitrogen, glycine betaine, and reducing sugar contents showed significant decreases. White mold and green mold infections on the roots were significantly decreased, especially with high dose film coating applications. The highest dry matter ratio, brix values and firmness were obtained from film coatings containing 1000 ppm cinnamon and thyme essential oils. While polar sugar ratio was higher in root which film coated compared to the control, alpha amino nitrogen, glycine betaine and reducing sugar contents showed significant decreases. White mold and green mold infections developing on root showed significant decreases especially with film coating applications applied at high doses. The study concluded that coating sugar beet roots with nanoemulsion film formulations containing essential oils can significantly reduce, weight and quality losses, as well as fungal disease development, during the storage period.
Determination of In-Vitro Antifungal Activities of Essential Oils Against Fungal Pathogens
Authors: Ok Fatma Zehra
Published: January 2025

This study was carried out to determine the in-vitro antifungal activities of essential oils obtained from thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.), Turkish pickling herb (Echinophora tenuifolia subsp. sibthorpiana), clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill), dill (Anethum graveolens L.), juniper (Juniperus communis L.), and ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) against Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium solani infections. Essential oils were added to autoclaved potato dextrose agar (PDA) medium at 0, 500, 1000 and 2000 ppm doses. Mycelium disks of both fungi with a diameter of 5 mm were transferred to the center of petri dishes and incubated at 24±2 °C for 7 days. The biocontrol efficiencies of the essential oils were calculated by measuring the mycelial development diameters. Essential oil applications showed significant antifungal activity against R. solani pathogen and cinnamon, thyme and clove essential oils at 1000 ppm, and dill essential oil at 2000 ppm doses completely inhibited mycelial development. The biocontrol efficiencies of juniper (2.4-12.6%), eucalyptus (2.8-26.6%) and ginger (18.2-37.3%) essential oils against R. solani were found to be low. While clove and thyme essential oils completely inhibited F. solani mycelial development at 2000 ppm dose, the biocontrol efficiencies of ginger (1.6-3.7%), eucalyptus (1.2-7.4%) and dill (2.9-9.8%) essential oils were low. It was concluded that especially clove, thyme, cinnamon and Turkish pickling herb essential oils showed high in-vitro antifungal activity against both phytopathogens and may have the potential to be used as an alternative to synthetic fungicide active substances.
Banaz (Uşak) ve Altıntaş (Kütahya) İlçelerindeki İnek Sütlerinin Kalite Özellikleri ve Meme Sağlığı Yönünden Araştırılması
Authors: Karakaş Serhan , Alapala Sibel
Published: January 2025

Süt insanların günlük beslenmesinde vazgeçilmez bir besin konumundadır, özellikle sağlıklı süt tüketimi için kaliteli ve güvenli üretim vazgeçilmez bir unsurdur. Süt üretiminde hayvanların sağlık ve genotipik özellikleri üretimi doğrudan etkilemektedir. Kaliteli bir üretim doğru hayvan bakım programı ve hijyenik koşullara uyulmasıyla mümkün olabilmektedir. Bu kapsamda çalışmada Kütahya’nın Altıntaş ve Uşak’ın Banaz ilçelerindeki hayvanların meme sağlığının ve süt bileşiminin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Altıntaş’ta 3 köydeki 77 inekten, Banaz’da 2 köydeki 49 inekten süt örnekleri toplanmıştır. Sütün bileşimi yağ (%), kurumadde (%), yoğunluk (%), protein (%), laktoz (%), tuz (%), donma noktası (°C), iletkenlik (ms/cm) yönünden karşılaştırılmış ve mastitis prevalansı Californian Mastitis Testi (CMT) ile araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere göre işletmelerin büyük bir çoğunluğunda mastitis varlığına rastlanmazken, mastitis belirtileri görülen ineklerin genellikle aynı işletmede yetiştirilen inekler olduğu belirlenmiştir. İlçeler arasında Altıntaş ilçesindeki ineklerin yağ oranı daha düşük (%3,51), kuru madde oranı (%9,26) ve protein oranının da daha yüksek (%3,33) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Banaz ilçesinde de sütlerde laktoz oranları (%4,78) daha düşük, yoğunluk (% 28,08) daha düşük, iletkenliğinin de daha yüksek (4,95 ms/cm) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Köyler arasında süt kalitesi yönünden en yüksek değerlere Çayırbaşı köyünde yetiştirilen inekler olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bunda üreticilerin bilinç düzeyinin yüksek olmasının, sözleşmeli üretim yapılmasının ve hijyen koşullarına dikkat edilmesinin sonucunda olduğu düşünülmektedir.
Effects of Humic Acid Applications along with Reduced Nitrogen Fertilization on Potato Tuber Yield and Quality
Authors: Şanlı Arif , Cansever Gamze , Ok Fatma Zehra
Published: January 2025

This research was conducted in 2020 to determine the effects of leonardite-derived humic acids (Humas-15, Liquid Humus and Humico Maximix-K) with different properties, along with reduced nitrogen fertilization, on tuber yield and quality in potatoes (cv. Van Gogh). In the study, chemical fertilizer applications were made as basic fertilization (20 N 10 P 10 K), reduced fertilization I (15 N 10 P 10 K) and reduced fertilization II (10 N 10 P 10 K). Humic acids were applied twice with irrigation water, at the beginning of the flowering period and 15 days later. Humas-15 and Liquid Humus were applied at 1.0 and 2.0 lt/da doses, and Humico Maximix-K was applied at 400 and 800 g/da doses. A total of seven traits (tuber number per plant, tuber yield per plant, marketable tuber yield, total tuber yield, dry matter content, reducing sugar content and total sugar content) were measured. Reducing nitrogen applications with humic acid applications significantly affected all the traits studied. Humic acid applications combined with reduced nitrogen fertilization increased the number of tubers per plant by up to 13%, marketable tuber yield by up to 18% and total tuber yield by up to 16% compared with the control. Total and reducing sugar contents varied between 1.27-1.58% and 159-389 mg/100g fw, respectively depending on the applications. In the study, the highest tuber yield was obtained from 1.0 and 2.0 L/da Humas-15 and 2.0 L/da Liquid Humus applications applied together with reducing nitrogen applications which have close values to the recommended fertilization applications.
Efforts to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Dokuz Eylül University Tınaztepe Campus in İzmir, Türkiye
Authors: Kokulu Elif Duyuşen , Özyürek Eylül Ceren
Published: January 2025

Current study intends to find out the carbon footprint of Dokuz Eylül University's Tınaztepe Campus and comprehensively assess its environmental impact in the process. The study provides a detailed analysis of carbon emissions resulting from the campus’s energy consumption, transportation, water usage, and other sources. Based on these analyses, the total CO2 emmission of the campus has been determined, taking into account the carbon sequestration capacity of the university's forested area. Calculations performed using the IPCC Tier 1 Model estimate that Tınaztepe Campus's total annual carbon footprint is 2,458.44 tons of CO2. Additionally, the annual carbon footprint per capita has been calculated as 0.059 tons of carbon footprint. According to the findings, the largest portion of carbon emissions is from natural gas consumption, while the smallest is from water consumption. In light of this data, various strategic recommendations have been developed to reduce the campus’s carbon footprint. These recommendations include measures such as increasing energy efficiency, adopting more sustainable transportation methods, and reducing water consumption. The results of this study provide valuable insights for universities to consider when developing sustainability policies.
A Place Called Home? "Aging out" of Care in the Housing Crisis in Toronto
Authors: Barlow Amy , Edwards Fiona
Published: January 2025

In the midst of the worst housing crisis that our nation has ever experienced, the moratorium on ‘aging out’ of care of the state in Ontario, Canada ended on April 1, 2023. Stemming from the Youth in Care Hearings, the provincial government has instituted the Ready, Set, Go Program. It is designed to provide youth in care with a phased plan for ‘aging out’ of the system and access to much needed services. While we acknowledge the benefits of this program, we believe that it does not go far enough to alleviate the prevalence of mental health challenges experienced by youth ‘aging out’ of care. In an effort to disrupt the settler-colonial neoliberal policies and ideology that fosters the production and reproduction of the oppression of one of the most vulnerable groups in society, that of children in care of the state, this commentary contests the very notion of ‘aging out’ of care. Through a social justice and health equity lens, we examine the concept and argue that the Eurocentric neoliberal notion of ‘aging out’ of the system is an inappropriate measure for determining when a youth is ready to leave care. We argue further that the concept of ‘aging out’ in general, and within the context of the current housing crisis in Toronto, Ontario in particular, will cause significant harm to the mental health and well-being of youth leaving care. Rather, we advocate for a more nuanced approach that centres on a series of indicators that assess individual readiness and mechanisms that can take exogenous factors, such as the housing crisis, into consideration.
Keywords: ‘Aging out’ of care, child welfare, Eurocentric, housing crisis, neoliberalism, settler-colonialism.
El retrato literario en el mundo hispánico, II (siglos XIX-XXI)
Authors: Correa Ramón Amelina
Published: January 2025

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Un principito para el siglo XXI. A propósito de El regreso del joven príncipe de Alejandro G. Roemmers
Authors: Aparicio Durán Pablo
Published: January 2025

El propósito de este artículo es hacer un acercamiento comparativo a El Principito de Saint-Exupèry y a la novela juvenil con voluntad de homenaje escrita por el polígrafo argentino Alejandro G. Roemmers bajo el título de El retorno de El joven Príncipe. Se analiza, en primer lugar, en qué contexto se escribe El Principito y cuáles son las circunstancias por las que, especialmente en Francia, se consideró durante décadas una obra exclusivamente útil para la infancia tomando en consideración los símbolos y arquetipos que se presentan. A continuación se realiza un análisis comparativo del desarrollo de la trama en ambas y la construcción de los personajes en El regreso del joven Príncipe con voluntad didáctica a fin de valorar los puntos de confluencia y de divergencia que se han considerado necesarios para que la obra resulte atractiva al público lector del siglo XXI; finalmente se argumenta sobre la necesidad de incorporar a la realidad de las aulas obras de corte filosófico que se comprometan con valores esenciales y que posean, además, un lenguaje comprensible a fin de que resulten valiosas para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico de las nuevas generaciones de estudiantes.