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IMPERATIVES OF ECONOMIC SECURITY IN THE MODERN WORLD: STRATEGIES AND THREATS
Authors:   Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs, Khaminich Svitlana
Published: May 2024

The article examines the key aspects and modern challenges affecting the economic security of states in the conditions of globalization and the rapidly changing international situation. Factors such as technological change, cyber threats, climate risks, social inequalities, and global financial instability that significantly affect the resilience of national economies are analyzed. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation and coordination of efforts between states to effectively counter cross-border threats to economic security, the importance of implementing innovative technologies and modern data analysis methods for forecasting and preventing economic risks, which contributes to the development of effective policies and tools aimed at increasing the level of economic security in today’s the world Based on a comprehensive analysis, strategies and measures aimed at minimizing the negative effects of these factors, strengthening economic stability and ensuring long-term stable development are proposed. It was determined that economic security is a multifaceted and complex problem that requires coordinated actions at all levels of management – from local to global. The need for constant updating and adaptation of economic security strategies in accordance with changing conditions and new challenges is substantiated, which includes continuous training, exchange of experience and development of professional competencies of specialists in the field of economic security. Taking into account the content of the concepts of "economy", "security" and the specifics of the concept of "imperative", for a deeper understanding and effective response to the challenges of economic security in the modern world, further research is needed, aimed at identifying the vulnerabilities of economic systems, developing effective strategies for countering threats and creating favorable environment for sustainable economic growth. The article represents an important contribution to the scientific understanding and practical solution of economic security problems, offering a comprehensive analysis of current challenges and threats, the development of strategies to effectively overcome them, offering a systematic approach to solving current problems in this field.
Загоєння лунки видаленого зуба за умов розвинення гострого гнійного альвеоліту залежно від місцевого лікування
Authors: Локес Катерина Петрівна , Чумак Юлія Вікторівна , Лобань Галина Андріївна , Фаустова Марія Олексіївна , Резвіна Катерина Юріївна , Гаврильєв Віктор Миколайович
Published: May 2024

Частота альвеолітів становить приблизно 3% для всіх рутинних видалень і може сягати понад 30% при проведенні операції видалення третіх молярів нижньої щелепи. На процеси загоєння лунки видаленого зуба має вплив широкий спектр факторі екто- та ендогенного походження, причому особливу увагу слід приділяти місцевому лікуванню. Метою дослідження було провести порівняння клінічного перебігу загоєння лунки видаленого зуба залежно від виду місцевого лікування. Було обстежено 20 пацієнтів з діагнозом гострий гнійний альвеоліт. Пацієнти були розподілені на дві групи по 10 осіб у кожній. Пацієнтам першої групи (контрольної) у лунку видаленого зуба вводили турунду з йодоформом, у другій групі пацієнтам місцево застосовували турунду, змочену розчином декасану. Проводили клінічний огляд пацієнтів на 1-шу, 3-тю, 5-ту та 7-му добу після початку лікування. Об’єктивно у 3 пацієнтів групи контролю на початку лікування відмічали наявність колатерального набряку у піднижньощелепній та у нижніх відділах щічної ділянок. Інтраорально відзначали набряк та гіперемію слизової оболонки порожнини рота в ділянці видаленого зуба у всіх пацієнтів, лунки були виповнені сіруватим нальотом, залишками їжі та фрагментами зруйнованого кров’яного згустку, у 3 пацієнтів виявляли порожню лунку із залишками їжі. Серед об’єктивних клінічних ознак не відмічали суттєвої різниці із пацієнтами дослідної групи, що обумовлено тим, що лікування на даному етапі спостереження ще не проводилося. Використання марлевої турунди, змоченої декасаном, для місцевого лікування гострого гнійного альвеоліту, на відміну від стандартного використання йодоформного марлевого дренажа сприяло зменшенню суб’єктивних ознак, таких як наявність неприємного запаху з роту, відчуття нездужання, покращувало динаміку зниження больових відчуттів та зниження температури тіла до нормальних значень порівняно із групою контролю. Слід зазначити, що динаміка наявності колатерального набряку м’яких тканин обличчя не зазнавала суттєвої різниці між результатами обох клінічних груп. Проте зниження обмеження відкривання рота у пацієнтів дослідної групи мало більш інтенсивну динаміку.
ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ СИСТЕМИ ФІНАНСОВОГО МОНІТОРИНГУ У ПОПЕРЕДЖЕНІ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ЗЛОЧИНІВ
Authors: Сухолов Е.А.
Published: May 2024

В даній статті розглядаються причини неоптимальності критеріїв сумнівності фінансових операцій, що закріплені чинними формальними правилами фінансового моніторингу та пропонуються заходи з підвищення селективності даних критеріїв. Показано, що неефективність системи фінансового моніторингу обумовлена не людським фактором, а недостатньою селективністю критеріїв сумнівності фінансових операцій, що закріплені у чинних формальних правилах фінансового моніторингу. Виявлено, що одними з факторів, що здатні призвести до неефективності чинних формальних правил фінансового моніторингу є поширення практик маніпулювання суспільними настроями та прийняття демонстраційних формальних правил. Запропоновано удосконалені критерії сумнівності фінансових операцій, що спрямовані на підвищення ефективності системи фінансового моніторингу у попередженні та протидії зростанню тіньового сектору економіки.
Effect of fine modulus of coarse aggregate on the mechanical properties of concrete submerged in sea water
Authors: Sulkarnain Sulkarnain , Erniati Erniati , Gusty Sri , Ritnawaty Ritnawaty , Ashraf Ashraf , Huda Miftakhul , Putri Herwina Rahayu
Published: May 2024

The durability of concrete can be determined from mixing coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, cement, water, with or without additives. The properties of concrete can be influenced by several things, such as the ratio of the mix, how to mix, how to transport, how to print, and how to compact. To analyze the compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength of concrete submerged in sea water with variations in fineness modulus. The compressive strength results were 35.67Mpa, 31.63Mpa, 29.30Mpa respectively while the compressive strength of concrete with seawater immersion was 36.94Mpa, 36.52Mpa and 30.15Mpa. The split tensile strength results were 2.71Mpa, 2.65Mpa and 1.91MPa respectively, while the split tensile strength of concrete immersing in seawater with the same variations were 3.29MPa, 2.76MPa and 2.12MPa, respectively. The results of flexural strength were 4.22Mpa, 4.21Mpa, and 4.14MPa respectively, while the flexural strength of concrete with seawater immersion with the same variations were 4.27MPa, 4.22MPa, and 4.18MPa, respectively. The effect of fine grain modulus on compressive strength, split tensile strength and resulting flexural strength is very significant, the higher the fineness modulus of the coarse aggregate, the smaller the resulting value.
Risk Analysis of Waste Management Failure at Al-Hikmah Quran Islamic Boarding School in Bogor Using FMEA and AHP Methods
Authors: Rizkiya Ananda Nurul , Rimantho Dino
Published: May 2024

The Bogor Al-Hikmah Qur'an Islamic Boarding School is a male-only Islamic boarding school with 160 active students, producing no less than 50 kg of waste per day. Waste management is still carried out traditionally, that is, collected and then burned. Waste management is an important part that needs attention at the Al-Hikmah Quran Islamic Boarding School, Bogor. Therefore, this final project research aims to analyze the factors that have the potential to pose a risk of failure in waste management at the Bogor Al-Hikmah Qur'an Islamic Boarding School, and provide the best alternative that can be used by the Bogor Al-Hikmah Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in managing rubbish. The data used in this study came from literature studies, interviews, and distributing questionnaires to the boarding school. In this study using the fishbone diagram method to identify risks, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to determine the factors that can cause failure in waste management, and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to find the best alternative in waste management at the Qur'an Islamic Boarding School and Al-Hikmah Bogor. From the results of this study, it was obtained that the highest Risk Priority Number (RPN) value was 720 on the human factor with the sub factor that there were still many students who littered, and on the method factor with the sub factor there were no regulations for disposing of waste in its place, and alternative solutions for management waste at the Al-Hikmah Quran Islamic Boarding School in Bogor is to conduct training for boarding school residents with a weight of 0.38. The alternative strategy is one of the solutions to solve the problem of plastic waste from students' rooms with a weight of 0.51. With the training for boarding school residents, it is hoped that the plastic waste produced by the boarding school can be recycled so that it can be reused, and reduce the rate of disposal of plastic waste to landfills.
Analysis of Road Damage Levels Using the Surface Distress Index Method and Handling Cracked Roads
Authors: Haldiana Haldiana , Nanang Prayudyanto Muhamad , Rulhendri Rulhendri
Published: May 2024

Analysis of the Level of Road Damage Using the Surface Distress Index Method and Evaluation and Handling of Cracked Roads (Case Study: Jalan Ciherang Cutak-Jalan Suka Mulya, Ciomas District, Bogor Regency. The existence of roads is very necessary to support the rate of agricultural and other economic growth, considering the important benefits So the road construction and maintenance sector is a priority for research and development in planning, implementation and maintenance. The road sections experienced damage which includes several factors such as road sections that are frequently used, poor drainage channels. The aim of this research is to determine the type of damage, evaluate and handle damage to road sections, as well as obtain damage values on Jalan Ciherang Cutak-Jalan Suka Mulya, Ciomas District, Bogor Regency based on the parameters of the Surface Distress Index (SDI) method. The length of the road used in this research is ± 1000m which is divided into 10 segments with The length of each road is ± 100m. In this research the author used the Surface Distress Index (SDI) method and used data on damage dimensions including length, width and depth of damage. Based on the results obtained, there are 4 types of damage found on the Jalan Ciherang Cutak-Jalan Suka Mulya section, Ciomas District, Bogor Regency, namely: pavement edge defects, potholes, alligator cracks, longitudinal cracks and the results of the percentage of SDI values in the average damage. The average is 34, which states that the Jalan Ciherang Cutak-Jalan Suka Mulya section, Ciomas District, Bogor Regency is in good condition, and there is an evaluation and handling of SDI values on the Ciherang Cutak-Jalan Suka Mulya road, the road is in segments 1-4,8-10 with good condition. while 5 and 7 are in moderate condition, but in segment 7 there is a high damage area value, namely 12.2%, so that widespread cracks do not occur, routine and periodic maintenance is needed along the Ciherang Cutak Suka Mulya road so that the damage does not spread.
Estudio Exploratorio en torno al Bilingüismo Subordinado y Compuesto, los problemas para aprender en Lengua Materna y los Trastornos Emocionales
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Signoret Dorcasberro Alina María , Cuchet-Monterrubio Claudia ,   Liceo Franco Mexicano
Published: May 2024

El bilingüismo impacta el desarrollo lingüístico, psicológico, neurológico, educativo y social infantil, por ende, es un tema que amerita ser estudiado. Centrándonos en el desarrollo psicolingüístico y psicológico del niño, el propósito de este estudio cuantitativo y cualitativo es investigar la siguiente pregunta de investigación que ha sido poco explorada: ¿El bilingüismo puede provocar problemas para aprender en lengua materna y trastornos emocionales en la niñez? Este estudio exploratorio se basa en el bilingüismo subordinado, entendido como el desarrollo consolidado de la lengua materna (L1) y el desarrollo incompleto de la segunda lengua (L2), y el bilingüismo compuesto, es decir, el desarrollo de dos sistemas lingüísticos mezclados y dependientes, con interferencias bidireccionales. Estos dos tipos de bilingüismo implican que el hablante viva una inhibición y confusión de las conexiones entre las ideas y, por ello, un conflicto cognitivo, problemas de aprendizaje, de lenguaje, y trastornos psicológicos. Nuestros resultados denotan así un impacto negativo del bilingüismo subordinado y compuesto, en la escala de la densidad léxica y en los trastornos emocionales.
Nuevas formaciones con el marcador adverbial -mente: el caso de enrealidadmente
Authors:   Université de Montréal, Pato Enrique
Published: May 2024

Esta nota gramatical describe una nueva derivación léxica en español actual, el “adverbio” enrealidadmente, registrado en el habla coloquial desde la década del 70 del siglo XX como expresión idiomática lexicalizada. El interés por este tipo de formas es doble en la gramática del español, ya que ejemplifican un caso de extensión del elemento -mente a otras categorías distintas del adjetivo y, además, aparecen precedidas por una preposición. Tras la caracterización de las bases que lo forman (en realidad y realmente) y la revisión de su documentación, se presenta una serie de consideraciones teóricas sobre los adverbios en -mente, el cruce de palabras o fusión, los procesos de analogía, la lexicalización y los universales vernáculos, que ayudan a comprender un poco mejor esta nueva formación.
Productividad de los sufijos apreciativos: aumentativos, diminutivos y despectivos en el quechua sureño peruano: Variante Cusco Collao
Authors:   Universidad Andina del Cusco, Chalco-Fernández Julio César ,   Universidad Marcelino Champagnat
Published: May 2024

El objetivo del artículo es analizar la presencia y productividad de los sufijos apreciativos del quechua sureño: diminutivos, aumentativos y despectivo. En principio, encontramos tres sufijos aumentativos: –sapa –karay y –chikan y un nombre –siki, en función de sufijo que puede hacer de despectivo. Para los diminutivos, tenemos dos: –cha y –lla y la combinación: aumentativo –sapa más diminutivo. En conclusión, en la variante sur Cusco-Collao del quechua, no existe un sufijo exclusivo para el despectivo, sino algunos aumentativos y diminutivos que hacen de despectivos en el contexto. En cuanto a la productividad, los sufijos prototípicos aumentativos (–sapa) y diminutivos (–cha y -lla) tienen alta productividad y otros solo se limitan a algunos casos como los aumentativos –karay y –chikan.
L’enseignement interculturel dans le secondaire tunisien : une voie sinueuse. Solutions envisageables
Authors:   l'Université Virtuelle de Tunis: l'Institut Supérieur de l'Education et de la Formation Continue, Hmissi Wafa
Published: May 2024

Dans le contexte tunisien, enseigner l’interculturalité en classe de français est une tâche de plus en plus difficultueuse surtout après les différentes transformations sociales et politiques que subit le pays. L’enseignant se trouve, ad hoc, devant des difficultés à la fois apprenantes et des insuffisances professionnelles. Il est même, selon les enquêtes dirigées, incapable de remédier aux problèmes liés à l’interculturel. L’actuelle étude a pour objectif d’identifier les obstacles didactiques rencontrés en classe de français et de présenter des solutions appropriées au contexte tunisien. Parmi les éminents résultats d’analyse nous précisons : une insuffisante préparation des enseignants à affronter les besoins et attentes de leurs élèves et une prédilection hautement assumée pour le développement des compétences langagières et discursives des apprenants tout en négligeant l’enseignement interculturel.
Los usos de la lengua indígena y la experiencia escolar en planteles urbanos de la Zona Metropolitana de Guadalajara. Miradas y actitudes de docentes.
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Flores Laffont Ivette
Published: May 2024

La inserción de grupos de pueblos originarios de México a las ciudades les ofrece la posibilidad de escolarización, pero enfrentan diversas dificultades para lograrla. La incorporación de migrantes de estos pueblos a escuelas citadinas se da en un marco de desigualdad por no considerar la diversidad étnica. Factores como la segregación, la discriminación o el desconocimiento del español influyen en la escolarización de los alumnos de origen indígena. Algunos docentes consideran que leer y escribir en español es un factor determinante para el desarrollo escolar de los alumnos migrantes en detrimento del uso de la lengua indígena. Así, la lengua indígena tiene un papel relevante en la escolarización de estos estudiantes, en su aprovechamiento escolar y en las formas en que son percibidos y representados.
Les prépositions A et DE dans l’expression de l’hypothèse en espagnol
Authors:   Université de Poitiers, TALBI-BOULHAIS Rania
Published: May 2024

Parmi les différentes modalités existantes pour exprimer la non-réalisation d’un événement en espagnol, on retiendra pour ce travail les prépositions a et de ainsi que, de manière ponctuelle, l’expression modale hypothétique « debe de estar enfermo / debe ? estar enfermo » – il doit être malade –. La modalité conditionnelle ou l'aspect hypothétique d'un événement peut être marqué par les prépositions a et de, équivalent fonctionnel et lexical, d’un point de vue grammatical, du mot conjonctif « si ». En effet, les infinitifs présent ou passé, relateurs a et de, peuvent jouer le rôle d’une proposition conditionnelle en espagnol. Ces deux prépositions espagnoles ont donc comme point commun discursif de pouvoir hypothétiser un procès déclaré à l’infinitif. Ces deux relateurs associés dans le discours à un infinitif, forme quasi-nominale porteuse d’une charge d’hypothèse intrinsèque, seraient, grammaticalement parlant, l’équivalent de l’expression conditionnelle « si ». Or, si la valeur puissancielle de l’infinitif peut se rapprocher effectivement des constructions conditionnelles par ce même refus de rendre actuel ou effectif un événement, les signifiants a et de ne peuvent en aucun cas spécifier une valeur inhérente de condition, contrairement à ce qu’affirment les grammaires normatives. À travers l’analyse linguistique de plusieurs énoncés, nous chercherons à montrer que les prépositions espagnoles a et de, tout en préservant leur valeur (quelle valeur inhérente ? leur valeur sémantique ? leur valeur syntaxique ?), participent de manière différente de l’expression de la condition, en excluant par là-même toute possibilité de synonymie.
El Anillo de Poder: El discurso político en las traducciones al francés de “El Señor de los anillos”
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Arias Moreno María Luisa , García Hughes Jorge Germán ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Guadalajara
Published: May 2024

En años recientes, los estudios sobre traducción han analizado la traducción de discursos políticos para descubrir la ideología expresada en el texto y el papel que desempeña el traductor en ellos. Se han empleado diferentes metodologías, entre ellas el análisis de discurso crítico. Sin embargo, en la literatura especializada no se ha hecho un estudio de un discurso político que forme parte de una obra literaria. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo emplear el modelo de análisis del discurso de Fairclough en la traducción de un discurso político en El Señor de los Anillos de Tolkien en las dos versiones al francés publicadas. La comparación de ambas versiones arrojó luz sobre cómo los objetivos que persiguieron los traductores en su época, la cantidad de información que recibieron y el hecho de pertenecer a diferentes países francófonos pudieron afectar las elecciones que tomaron.
Meta-Analysis: The Effect of Project-Based Learning toward Mathematical Concepts Understanding in Term of Learning Media Utilization
Authors: Yestina Ratna , Ratnaningsih Nani , Rahayu Diar Veni , Ni'mah Khomsatun
Published: May 2024

Various previous studies on the use of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model and its impact on understanding mathematical concepts provide varying reports. This research aims to evaluate the impact of the PjBL model on mathematical concepts understanding and investigate its effects based on the type of instructional media. The research method employed is quantitative with meta-analysis, intended to combine, evaluate, and integrate findings from several published studies. Data was collected through documentary studies by searching articles that were published in national and international journals. 32 studies met the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis was conducted using JASP software version 0.18.1.0. The research results indicate that the effect size of the PjBL model on mathematical concepts understanding is significant in the large category. Moreover, statistically, there are significant differences in the effect size of the PjBL model depending on the type of learning media used. The implementation of the PjBL model shows a very large effect size on mathematical concepts understanding when using digital learning media and a large effect when using manual learning media. Meanwhile, without using learning media, the effect size of the PjBL model on mathematical concepts understanding is in the medium category.
Developing Mathematics Learning Media Using Macromedia Flash 8 to Improve Mathematical Concepts Understanding
Authors: Sartika Putri Dwi , Fauziyah Nur
Published: May 2024

The use of appropriate learning media can help students understand abstract concepts and make learning more meaningful and joyful. This study aims to produce learning media based on Macromedia Flash 8 to improve students' mathematical concepts understanding. The development research used follows the ADDIE model, namely analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The trial of the product prototype involved 27 seventh-grade students of a junior high school in Gresik, East Java. Data were collected using a validation questionnaire of media and material aspects, a student response questionnaire, and a mathematical concepts understanding test. The data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods. The results of the study showed that the learning media was in the very feasible category in terms of material and media aspects. While practicality was obtained from student responses with a good category. In addition, effectiveness was determined based on an increase in mathematical concepts understanding in the medium category. Thus, the Macromedia Flash 8-based learning media that was developed can be used widely, especially on the topic of algebraic forms.
Familiarity with social partners influences affiliative interactions but not spatial associations
Authors: O'Connell Claire , van der Marel Annemarie , Hobson Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

To successfully navigate complex social environments, animals must manage their relationships with familiar group members and strangers introduced via fission-fusion or demographic processes by deciding who, how often, and when to interact. However, it is not clear how animals balance the risks and benefits of interacting with familiar and stranger conspecifics. We studied whether familiarity among group members affect the patterning and timing of spatial associations and affiliative interactions in a captive group of 22 monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) captured from four geographically distinct sites. We tested whether familiar and stranger dyads differed in the presence, strength, and timing of spatial and affiliative relationships. We found that general patterns of spatial proximity between birds were unaffected by capture site. In contrast, all affiliative interactions, like allopreening and beak touching, occurred significantly more often among familiar birds compared to stranger dyads. These affiliative interaction networks were also more densely connected, but relationships were not always stronger among familiar birds compared to strangers. Familiar and stranger birds did not differ in the timing of initiation of spatial proximity, while most affiliative interactions among strangers occurred significantly later in the experiment compared to familiar birds. In contrast, we found that the familiar and stranger spatial networks were equally well-connected, but associations were stronger among familiar birds. Our results show that monk parakeets discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar birds and suggest that birds use their previous experiences to make affiliative social decisions. By investigating the effect of familiarity on spatial and affiliative interactions we gain a better understanding of how individuals manage the costs and benefits of interacting with unfamiliar individuals.
Remarkable Trace Reflections on Colonialism and Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
Authors: Shorooq Abdul Moez Abdul Aziz Zahdeh
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to analyze the issue of colonialism and racism in Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness. The researcher surveyed scholarly articles, books and other sources relevant to the area of the research, providing a critical evaluation of this work. Basically, the title carries a rich connotation which indicates darkness in the colonial European psyche, making it disproportionate to equate physical darkness with spiritual darkness. The common characteristics of savagery between the Europeans and the Africans are traced back to a mutual dark and weak civilization, which in turn makes room for the more powerful to impose imperialistic rules on the less powerful. Further, this paper shows that the European banner of 'civilization' is hypocritical and raised to legitimize the false authority of taking over the jungles of Africa. The scenes revealing their corruption, including their acts of violence and murder, are concluded to be the dominant features of the civilization which they exalt. There is too a metaphoric but ironic correlation between the Africans and the Europeans regarding worshipping idols, as the white man is praying to ivory, and the black man is practicing questionable beliefs of spirituality. Moreover, the European ignorance of the dark continent shapes the fictional perception of black people and the African landscape as "prehistoric". Besides, there is a point of distinction between the white man of culture and the black man of nature, yet this gap neither justifies conquering Africa nor disgraces the African cultural inheritance. At last, there is a parallel image presented with regard to the European empire representative, Kurtz and his alleged possessions. Kurtz's white fiancé and Kurtz's black mistress portray the gap between European ideals and African disconnection with the least implications of civilization, which both are ultimately denounced by European imperialism.
National early warning system adherence: Is nurses’ clinical competence involved associated with protocol in a hospital in Indonesia?
Authors: Sasmito Priyo , Ahmadi Ahmadi , Mulyati Leli , Prasetya Fika Indah , Maryam Andi , Sujana Treesia , Tafwidhah Yuyun , Elis Andi
Published: May 2024

Background: The implementation of the Early Warning System (EWS) in developing countries still faces many obstacles. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is one of the most frequently used EWS. The factors affecting its compliance are still being studied.
Purpose: To analyze the involvement of nurse clinical competence in adherence to the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) protocol in a hospital in Indonesia.
Method: This study is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach to nurses in the medical ward. Nurse characteristics consisting of age, gender, education level, work experience, and knowledge of NEWS were measured and recorded. Nurse clinical competence level is the main independent variable. The outcome measured was nurse adherence to the protocol which was assessed by looking at the records in the NEWS observation sheet. Data was analyzed using Chi-Square, Fisher Exact Test, and Spearman Rho.
Results: Thirty-five nurses were involved in the study. Respondent were 38.7 years old on average, had an average work experience of 7.1 years, and had an average knowledge of NEWS of 77.2+7.2 (good). The majority of respondent were females (20/57.1%), had diploma education (20/57.1), and were at clinical competency level I (26/74.3%). In the NEWS score < 5, most respondent adhered to the protocol (21/60.0%), but the majority did not adhere to the protocol at the NEWS score ˃.6 (28/80.0%). A p-value of > 0.05 was obtained in the analysis of the relationship between age, education level, and work experience with protocol adherence on a NEWS score of ˃.6
Conclusion: The majority of respondent have not adhered to the NEWS ˃.6 protocol. There is a significant relationship between age, education level, work experience, and NEWS ˃.6 protocol adherence. There was no relationship between nurses' clinical competence and adherence to the NEWS protocol at either a score of < 5 or ˃.6. Further studies are needed to confirm the results of this study.
Effect of green tea consumption among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the community health center
Authors: Herawati Ade Tika , Vitniawati Vina
Published: May 2024

Background: Elevated blood glucose levels are a primary symptom observed in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Patients with DM employ various strategies to lower their blood sugar levels. One such strategy is the consumption of green tea. Green tea contains various scientifically proven compounds to reduce blood sugar levels, such as Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), caffeine, riboflavin, catechins, and theaflavins,
Purpose: To investigate the reduction in blood sugar levels in patients with DM before and after consuming green tea and to determine whether green tea intake has an impact on patients' blood sugar levels.
Method: This study utilized a quasi-experimental one-group pre-post design. The population of this study comprised 115 DM patients in Panyileukan Community Health Center, selected using purposive sampling techniques based on the inclusion criteria of active participation in the Diabetes Mellitus Control Program and absence of complicating diseases. Ultimately, 33 patients committed to participating in the study.
Results: The average blood glucose level before the intervention was 193.52 mg/dl, which decreased to 151.03 mg/dl after the intervention. This indicates that the consumption of green tea has a significant effect on reducing blood sugar levels. The reduction in blood sugar levels varied among participants, depending on individual body responses and the consumption of other unmonitored foods during the study.
Conclusion: The flavonoid content, along with caffeine and riboflavin, in green tea has a significant impact on reducing blood sugar levels in patients with DM.
Finite Element Analysis of a Steel Bridge Frame for Belt Conveyors
Authors: Szirbik Sándor , Virág Zoltán
Published: May 2024

Due to lignite production in open-pit mining, the need to transport overburdened rock also increased, which can be handled cost-effectively by recycling existing equipment like a bridge frame of conveyor belt system. This paper briefly outlines the 3D finite element stress analysis of a bridge structure, which is reused to assist the path of the conveyor belt in the work area. In this paper, the steel bridge, which consists of various structural steel beams, is modeled as a 3D frame using beam elements. Our investigation of the bridge frame refers to the operation of the conveyor belt during transport at full capacity. Considering that the loads applied are derived from only the masses, in this article, the effects of transverse vibrations of the belt are neglected on the structure. The results of the simulations were in favor of reusing the bridge frame, as it has sufficient reserves up to the proportional stress limit.
Soldiers, Shamans, and Supermarket Brands
Authors:   , Alexander Richard Gregory
Published: May 2024

The early 21st century has brought forth a renewed scientific interest in the clinical application of psychedelic drugs. As this so called ‘psychedelic renaissance’ continues to generate a wealth of psychotherapeutic research and scholarship, scientific discussions around the drugs remain fixated upon medical specifics and neurobiological contexts. This one dimensional discourse contributes to an epistemological closure as psychedelics are continuously framed within the rigid medicalized jargon of clinically regulated research. In contrast, the small scale, clinical research population that has participated in ‘renaissance’ studies pales in comparison to the number of users ingesting psychedelic drugs outside of regulated clinical settings. Acknowledging the narrow scope of the dominate psychotherapeutic discourse this thesis expands the scientific discussion by identifying and examining three prominent contexts of unregulated, non-clinical psychedelic drug use: 1) the individual psychedelic drug use of military veterans; 2) the touristic consumption of ayahuasca ‘shamanism’ in Amazonian Peru; and 3) the operation of psychedelic retreat companies within the ‘spiritual supermarket’ realm. Using qualitative ethnographic methods across three distinct case studies corresponding to these contexts, this thesis demonstrates how psychedelic drug use constitutes a narrative vehicle for identity performance, neo-colonialism, New Age salvation, and corporate commodification. Future research should therefore move beyond the existing confines of clinical, psychotherapeutic discourse to develop critical socio-cultural (and criminological) understandings of
the future societal trajectory of psychedelic drugs and their use.
Effect of COVID-19 infection during pregnancy on Cerebro-placental circulation (Prospective study)
Authors: Ragab Mostafa Hassan , Ali Monira Ali , Bioumy Karam Mohamed
Published: May 2024

Background: Most pregnant women who are positive for SARS-COV-2 are asymptomatic and have a low prevalence of perinatal complications. Initially, there was an overreaction concerning the potential complications of SARS-COV-2 in pregnancy, with an increase in rate of indicated preterm birth in order to avoid foetal exposure to the virus. However, now that clinical experience has accumulated, the general consensus is that only minimal or mild foetal side effects are associated with maternal SARS-COV-2 infection during pregnancy. Aim of the work: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of the infection with SARS- COV-2 early in pregnancy on cerebroplacental circulation. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at tertiary care hospital at ultrasound and foetal medicine unit, Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital from January 2021 till June 2023 and performed on total 283 pregnant women who had infected with SARS-COV-2 during early pregnancy (first trimester or early second trimester), compared to 283 healthy pregnant women as a control group with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups regarding Middle cerebral artery (MCA) pulsatility index (PI). There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups regarding Middle cerebral artery (MCA) resistive index (RI). There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups regarding Umbilical artery (UA) pulsatility index (PI). There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups regarding Umbilical artery (UA) resistive index (RI). There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups regarding cerebroplacental ratio. Conclusion: As evident from the current study, this present study reported no significant differences in fetomaternal blood flow parameters in pregnant women who had infected with SARS-COV-2 infection during early pregnancy (first trimester or early second trimester) compared to those who have not had the disease using doppler parameters of umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery and cerebroplacental ratio. In our opinion, the findings of this specific study may improve our limited knowledge for the application of Doppler ultrasound in pregnant women with COVID-19.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL PADA EKSTRAKULIKULER SENI TARI DI MIN 3 KOTA PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Mila Anggraini  , Istiyati Mahmudah
Published: May 2024

This article aims to explore and analyze the use of audio visuals in extracurricular dance learning at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN) 3, Palangka Raya City. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data was collected through observation and interviews. The research subject was an extracurricular dance teacher at MIN 3. The results of the research showed that the use of audio visuals in dance learning made a significant contribution to students' understanding and skills in dance. Audio visuals help increase the attractiveness of learning, facilitate understanding of movements, and provide inspiration and rich visual references for students. These findings indicate that the integration of audio-visual technology can be an effective strategy in improving the quality of dance learning in formal education environments.
Detection and Molecular Characterization of Phytoplasma Associated with Phyllody Disease on Dimorphotheca pluvialis in Egypt
Authors: El-Banna Om-Hashem M. , Kheder Ahmed A. , Haj Ali Mayadah A.
Published: May 2024

During the spring of 2021-2022, imported grown African daisy (Dimorphotheca pluvialis L. Moench) plants (Family: Asteracae) exhibiting symptoms of phyllody phytoplasma, such as phyllody and virescence of flowers, and witches' broom, were   observed in different gardens of Cairo governorate, Egypt. The disease was successfully transmitted experimentally through dodder (Cuscuta reflexa) to healthy periwinkle (Cantharanthus roseus) plants. The light and transmission electron microscopic examination revealed phytoplasma units in sieve tubes with a lot of deterioration of the cell components due to the phytoplasma infection. Nested polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR) assay used as a key technique to identify the phytoplasma by amplifying products of 1250 bp using two pairs of primers; a universal primer pair (P1/P7) and (R16F2n/R16R2) as a specific primer pair. The Egyptian phytoplasma isolate (Dimo-Cairo) was registered with accession number “OQ676407.1” in the NCBI GenBank. MEGA sequence analysis software version 11 was used to generate the phylogenetic tree of Dimo-Cairo and to compare it with the other phytoplasma strains. The clustering of phytoplasma strains confirmed that Dimo-Cairo was associated with the 16Sr-II group (Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia), and placed it close to stem curling and phyllody phytoplasma (16Sr-II-A subgroup), witches-broom phytoplasma and cactus witches-broom phytoplasma (16Sr-II-C subgroup) and Corchorus olitorius phytoplasma and Vicia faba stunting phytoplasma (16Sr-II-D subgroup). To our knowledge, this is the first report of a phytoplasma infecting Dimorphotheca pluvialis plants in Egypt
Implementasi Algoritma K-Means dalam Pengelompokkan Tingkat Transaksi Produk PPOB Nusantara
Authors: Muhammad Rosyad Dzikrillah  , Deden Hardan Gutama  , Dhina Puspasari Wijaya  , Dita Danianti
Published: May 2024

PPOB Nusantara merupakan penyedia aplikasi berbasis layanan pembayaran online dengan lebih dari 800 produk. Dengan produk dan transaksi yang sudah relatif banyak sulit memperoleh informasi berupa jumlah transaksi setiap kategori produk yang akan digunakan untuk menjaga stabilitias ataupun promosi produk. Di PPOB Nusantara proses penggalian data menjadi informasi sebelumnya masih dilakukan manual menggunakan software pengolah angka, sehingga rentan kesalahan dan membutuhkan waktu dan proses yang cukup lama. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan sistem klasterisasi berbasis website untuk mengelompokkan produk berdasarkan tingkat transaksi menggunakan algoritma K-Means. Klaster yang ditentukan adalah 5 (Very Low, Low, Medium, High, Very High) dengan data yang digunakan adalah data transaksi periode bulan September 2023 dengan total 91.923 record. Atribut yang digunakan adalah kategori dan jumlah transaksi. Hasil pengujian sistem klasterisasi didapatkan 26 kategori dengan 15 kategori dan 157 produk masuk ke dalam klaster Very Low, 5 kategori dan 23 produk di klaster Low, 3 kategori dan 5 produk di klaster Medium, 2 kategori dan 2 produk di klaster High, dan 1 kategori dan 1 produk di klaster Very High. Dari hasil klasterisasi selanjutnya akan dilakukan analisis lebih lanjut oleh tim marketing untuk dilakukan strategi promosi berdasarkan kelompok klaster.
Sepsis and delayed cerebral ischemia are associated and have a cumulative effect on poor functional outcome in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Authors: Centner Franz-Simon , Wenz Holger , Oster Mariella Eliana , Dally Franz-Joseph , Sauter-Servaes Johannes , Pelzer Tanja , Schoettler Jochen J. , Hahn Bianka , Abdulazim Amr , Hackenberg Katharian A. M. , Groden Christoph , Krebs Joerg , Thiel Manfred , Etminan Nima , Maros Máté E.
Published: May 2024

Objective

Although sepsis and delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) are severe complications in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and share pathophysiological features, their interrelation and additive effect on functional outcome is uncertain. We investigated the association between sepsis and DCI and their cumulative effect on functional outcome in patients with aSAH using current sepsis-3 definition.

Methods

Patients admitted to our hospital between 11/2014 and 11/2018 for aSAH were retrospectively analyzed. The main explanatory variable was sepsis, diagnosed using sepsis-3 criteria. Endpoints were DCI and functional outcome at hospital discharge (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0–3 vs. 4–6). Propensity score matching (PSM) and multivariable logistic regressions were performed.

Results

Of 238 patients with aSAH, 55 (23.1%) developed sepsis and 74 (31.1%) DCI. After PSM, aSAH patients with sepsis displayed significantly worse functional outcome (p < 0.01) and longer ICU stay (p = 0.046). Sepsis was independently associated with DCI (OR = 2.46, 95%CI: 1.28–4.72, p < 0.01). However, after exclusion of patients who developed sepsis before (OR = 1.59, 95%CI: 0.78–3.24, p = 0.21) or after DCI (OR = 0.85, 95%CI: 0.37–1.95, p = 0.70) this statistical association did not remain. Good functional outcome gradually decreased from 56.3% (76/135) in patients with neither sepsis nor DCI, to 43.8% (21/48) in those with no sepsis but DCI, to 34.5% (10/29) with sepsis but no DCI and to 7.7% (2/26) in patients with both sepsis and DCI.

Conclusion

Our study demonstrates a strong association between sepsis, DCI and functional outcome in patients with aSAH and suggests a complex interplay resulting in a cumulative effect towards poor functional outcome, which warrants further studies.
Assessing the Air Pollution Tolerance Index of Urban Plantation: A Case Study Conducted along High-Traffic Roadways
Authors: Asif Zunaira , Ma Wen
Published: May 2024

Road transport and traffic congestion significantly contribute to dust pollution, which negatively impacts the growth of roadside plants in urban areas. This study aims to quantify the air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and analyze the impacts of dust deposition on different plant species and trees planted along a busy urban roadside in Lahore, Pakistan by considering seasonal variations. The APTI of each species is determined based on inputs of various biochemical parameters (leaf extract pH, ascorbic acid content, relative water content, and total chlorophyll levels), including dust deposition. In this study, laboratory analysis techniques are employed to assess these factors in selected plant species such as Mangifera indica, Saraca asoca, Cassia fistula, and Syzygium cumini. A statistical analysis is conducted to understand the pairwise correlation between various parameters and the APTI at significant and non-significant levels. Additionally, uncertainties in the inputs and APTI are addressed through a probabilistic analysis using the Monte Carlo simulation method. This study unveils seasonal variations in key parameters among selected plant species. Almost all biochemical parameters exhibit higher averages during the rainy season, followed by the summer and winter. Conversely, dust deposition on plants follows an inverse trend, with values ranging from 0.19 to 4.8 g/cm2, peaking during winter, notably in Mangifera indica. APTI values, ranging from 9.39 to 14.75, indicate varying sensitivity levels across species, from sensitive (Syzygium cumini) to intermediate tolerance (Mangifera indica). Interestingly, plants display increased tolerance during regular traffic hours, reflecting a 0.9 to 5% difference between the APTI at peak and regular traffic hours. Moreover, a significant negative correlation (−0.86 at p < 0.05 level) between APTI values and dust deposition suggests a heightened sensitivity to pollutants during the winter. These insights into the relationship between dust pollution and plant susceptibility will help decision makers in the selection of resilient plants for urban areas and improve air quality.
Low-Carbon Construction in China’s Construction Industry from the Perspective of Evolutionary Games
Authors: Yang Xiaozhuang , Liu Keyun
Published: May 2024

Industrialization and increased energy use are leading to a greater influence of environmental and climate challenges on human existence and progress. China’s emissions in 2023 totaled 12.6 gigatons, representing 35% of global emissions, establishing it as the top carbon emitter globally. Combined with China’s industrial structure, it is essential to investigate carbon reduction in the building sector due to its significant contribution to carbon emissions. This study introduces a third-party organization into the relationship between stakeholders, based on traditional government regulation. It constructs a three-party dynamic evolution model involving the government, environmental protection organization, and construction enterprise. The study analyzes the evolution process of the three-party strategy selection using evolutionary game theory. We analyze the elements influencing decision-making for the three parties through simulation analysis and provide appropriate recommendations. The study’s findings indicate that low-carbon construction in China’s construction sector is an intricate system involving several stakeholders, each guided by their own interests when determining their behavioral methods. Government penalties and financial subsidies can influence construction enterprises to adopt low-carbon production practices to some degree, but excessive rewards and punishments may not support system stability.