bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students’ attitude towards health in terms of sociological analysis
Authors: Yao Lubov , Sabitov Linar , Atambaeva Raisa , Karamova Klara , Emanova Juliana , Yao Mikhail
Published: January 2023

Abstract

Objective: The article is devoted to the analysis of sociological information about the attitude of students to their health.

Methods: A sociological survey among students of Kazan educational institutions of Higher Education was conducted in September-November 2020.

Results: The study showed low knowledge of students about the main medical indicators of health, the absence of a healthy lifestyle in the system of value orientations, and lack of confidence in the healthcare system.

Conclusion:   The study results on low knowledge of health indicators suggests  that it is necessary to conduct competent educational work on the dissemination of medical knowledge among young people, to examine students more carefully in the course of medical examination, to improve the availability and quality of health services provided to students.
IDENTIFIKASI RISIKO PADA PELAKSANAAN PROYEK TAXIWAY BANDARA SOEKARNO-HATTA
Authors: Prasetyani Fira Maranita , Yuwono Bambang Endro
Published: January 2023

Proyek jalan merupakan salah satu proyek yang sering mengalami risiko-risiko. Taxiway merupakan salah satu proyek jalan. Taxiway adalah jalan penghubung antara landasan pacu dengan pelataran pesawat, kandang pesawat, terminal atau fasilitas lainnya. Pada Bandara Soekarno-Hatta baru saja dilaksanakan proses pembuatan taxiway baru yang akan dijadikan penelitian identifikasi risiko. Tujuannya merupakan untuk mengetahui riisko apa saja yang terjadi dan mengetahui risiko apa yang paling dominan yang terjadi pada proyek taxiway Bandara Soekarno-Hatta. Identifikasi risiko yang dilakukan menggunakan metode Index Mean, yaitu dengan mencari nilai rata-rata pada hasil kuesioner yang telah diberikan kepada responden. kemudian penilaian matrisk risiko dengan sumber dari AS/NZ 4360 Standard Risk Matrix & NHS QIS Risk Matrix, untuk dapat hasil risiko yang paling dominan dan termasuk ke dalam kategori penilaian matriks. Kesimpulan pada identifikasi risiko proyek taxiway di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta bahwa memiliki satu variabel risiko yang memiliki kategori sangat tinggi dan paling dominan yaitu terhambatnya pekerjaan pembuatan taxiway karena adanya NOTAM untuk landing dan takeoff pesawat.
Accio Animalis! Rastreando el origen de las criaturas fantásticas en la obra de JK Rowling a partir de los mitos y folklore del Norte de Europa /
Authors:   Universidad de La Laguna (España), Marcos Arteaga Irene C.
Published: January 2023

The presence of fantastic beasts in J.K. Rowling’s work is constant since she has based part of her success on them. Her creative resources are not always obvious. She usually plays to hide them behind references of a diverse nature. From the point of view of Historiography, there have been approaches analyzing the author’s use of Graeco-Latin sources, but not so frequently of the Norse ones. Therefore, our interest is to go towards the use of the latter in the creation of the iconography of the beasts that settle her universe.
Endothelial Dysfunction associated with Diabetes Mellitus linked to extracellular signal-regulated kinase and inflammatory pathways
Authors: Menaka Priya Balaji , Devi Rajeswari V.
Published: January 2023

Endothelial dysfunction and core illnesses are now among the top causes of death on a global scale. Atherogenesis is a prominent risk factor for adverse vascular blockage diseases. People who have hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia become more prone to developing cerebro-cardiovascular disease and lower limb disorders. Additionally, diabetic metabolic syndrome additionally alters the extracellular signal-regulated kinase and immunosignal pathways, as well as the activation of vascular endothelial growth factor, nuclear factors and cell migration all of which contribute to pathogenesis. The creation of fibrous and fatty lesions in the intimal layer of an artery is referred to as atherogenesis associated vascular problems. In this study, atherogenic lipid particles, markers and inflammatory signaling pathways related to hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia complications of atherosclerosis are discussed which will aid in the development of a new strategy to treat the macro-vascular complication for future research and treatment.
In silico docking activity of bioactive compounds from Nigella sativa against EGFR protein
Authors: Rathikota Durga , Gorla Sashikanth Reddy , Yeguvapalli Suneetha
Published: January 2023

Breast cancer is one of the world's most serious diseases and effective treatment relies on partial agonists/antagonists to target hormone receptors. The epidermal growth factor receptor was one of the first targets for these new anticancer medicines (EGFR). EGFR inhibitors have been examined in various trials for the treatment of breast cancer. Traditional herb Nigella sativa (NS), also referred to as black cumin seeds, is thought to contain anti-cancer properties. Even though many chemical treatments are available on the market, plant sources are known to have a wide range of chemicals with anticancer action. In this work, a total of 47 phytochemical elements from the plant Nigella sativa were chosen and analyzed using a variety of bioinformatics tools. The phytochemical components were docked against the EGFR protein based on drug-likeness characteristics. These seven phytochemicals are the most effective ligands. Among them, Nigellidine showed more potent towards the EGFR protein.
COOPERATIVE H2 ACTIVATION AT A NICKEL(0)-OLEFIN CENTER
Authors: Sansores-Paredes María L. G. , Lutz Martin , Moret Marc-Etienne
Published: January 2023

Catalytic olefin hydrogenation reactions are ubiquitous in organic synthesis. Most proposed catalytic cycles for the homogeneous hydrogenation of olefins using molecular H2 start with the oxidative addition of H2 by metal complexes to form two reactive M–H bonds, often via a non-classical metal dihydrogen (M–H2) intermediate. Previous reports had provided indirect evidence for an alternative mechanism involving direct hydrogen transfer from a metal-bound H2 molecule to a metal-bound olefin without the oxidative addition step. However, the key metal(olefin)(H2) and the corresponding ligand-to-ligand hydrogen transfer (LLHT) step had not been directly observed. Herein, we show that incorporating a precoordinated olefin in a P(C=C)P pincer ligand framework allows for the observation of both a non-classical Ni-(H2) complex and the Ni(alkyl)(hydrido) product of LLHT in rapid equilibrium with dissolved H2. The utility of this cooperative H2-activation mechanism for catalysis is demonstrated in the semihydrogenation of diphenylacetylene under mild conditions. Mechanistic investigations supported by DFT calculations back the central role of LLHT for both cooperative H2 activation and catalytic semihydrogenation. These results provide an experimental basis for the role of LLHT steps in olefin hydrogenation mechanisms and demonstrate the utility of olefin-based pincer ligands for cooperative catalysis with non-noble metals.
High-Capacity and High-Stability Electrochemical CO2 Capture Cell with Coupled Electricity Storage
Authors: Wang Pan , Pang Shuai , Jin Shijian , Yang Fengcun , Alberts Maia , Li Lu , Xi Dawei , Gordon Roy , Aziz Michael , Ji Yunlong
Published: January 2023

We report an electrochemical cell for CO2 capture based on pH swing cycles driven through proton-coupled electron transfer of a newly developed phenazine, 2,2'-(phenazine-1,8-diyl)bis(ethane-1-sulfonate) (1,8-ESP), which exhibits high aqueous solubility, > 1.35 M, over pH range 0.00–14.90. The system operates with a high capture capacity of 0.86–1.41 mol/L, a low energetic cost of 36.4–55.2 kJ/mol, and an extremely low capacity fade rate of < 0.01%/day, depending on organic concentration. The system charge-discharge cycle provides an electrical energy storage function that can be run efficiently only for storage when called for by electricity market conditions. These results demonstrate the great potential of electrochemically-driven pH swing cycles based on proton-coupled electron transfer of redox-active organics for CO2 capture.
Porous film impregnation method for record-efficiency visible-to-UV photon upconversion and subsolar light harvesting
Authors: Harada Naoyuki , Uji Masanori , Singh Baljeet , Kimizuka Nobuo , Yanai Nobuhiro
Published: January 2023

Photon upconversion from visible light to ultraviolet (UV) light is useful for various photochemical reactions such as artificial photosynthesis, but its efficiency has been low under practical film conditions. Here, we demonstrate a film with a record-high visible-to-UV upconversion efficiency of 27.6% by simply soaking a porous film with a low-volatile upconversion solution. Furthermore, by combining this film with a microlens array, a significantly low threshold excitation light intensity of less than 0.60 mW cm−2, at least one order of magnitude lower than solar irradiance, is achieved.
Suicide risk and media consumption in the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia
Authors: Garcés-Prettel Miguel , Barredo-Ibáñez Daniel , Arroyave-Cabrera Jesús , Santoya-Montes Yanin
Published: January 2023

The media can play an important role in suicide prevention and mental health care, especially in a country like Colombia, affected by an internal armed conflict, and with worrying cases of suicide that increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is known that mental health conditions were accentuated during the first year of this pandemic, with the deaths of family and friends, mandatory isolation, and the economic crisis, among others. This study examines the relationship between media reception and suicidal ideation in Colombia during this period. Methodologically, this predictive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental correlational study presents the results of a survey of Colombians aged 18 to 59 (N=660) from the three most populated regions of the country, conducted from January 1 to November 30, 2020. It was found that both frequent reception of news about deaths coronavirus, as well as the intentional search for or access to information in the media about suicide cases, acted as risk predictors of suicidal ideation. Conversely, the reception of programs that promoted or strengthened spiritual life was a protective factor against suicidal ideation. The age and physical and mental health did not influence the relationship between suicidal ideation and reception of information about these human losses. In conclusion, the way in which a pandemic and suicide cases are journalistically covered influences suicidal ideation. Exposure to audiovisual entertainment programs could help lower the levels of suicidal ideation in contexts of a health crisis, as long as they emphasize the support networks and the reasons for living that are present in the programs that promote spiritual life.
Human adenylyl cyclase 9 is auto-stimulated by its isoform-specific C-terminal domain
Authors: Chen Zhihao , Antoni Ferenc A
Published: January 2023

Human transmembrane adenylyl cyclase 9 (AC9) is not regulated by heterotrimeric G proteins. Key to the resistance to stimulation by Gs-coupled receptors (GsRs) is auto-inhibition by the COOH-terminal domain (C2b). The present study investigated the role of the C2b domain in the regulation of cyclic AMP production by AC9 in HEK293FT cells expressing the GloSensor22F cyclic AMP-reporter protein. Surprisingly, we found C2b to be essential for sustaining the basal output of cyclic AMP by AC9. A human mutation (E326D) in the parallel coiled-coil formed by the signalling helices of AC9 dramatically increased basal activity, which was also dependent on the C2b domain. Intriguingly, the same mutation enabled stimulation of AC9 by GsRs. In summary, auto-regulation by the C2b domain of AC9 sustains its basal activity and quenches activation by GsR. Thus, AC9 appears to be tailored to support constitutive activation of cyclic AMP effector systems. A switch from this paradigm to stimulation by GsRs may be occasioned by conformational changes at the coiled-coil or removal of the C2b domain.
A Multi-Period Model for Optimal Changi Airport Check-In Counter Operations
Authors: Alimuddin Nur Haliza Md , Izzuddin Qatrunnada Noor , Amat Muhammad Amirul , Zaharudin Zati Aqmar
Published: January 2023

Growth in air passenger flow has caused severe congestion at the airport check-in counter, posing a significant problem for airport management. Particularly during the check-in process, the necessary authorities must coordinate sufficient facilities with adequate staffing levels. The airport check-in counter problem (ACCAP) is a field concerned with establishing the optimal number of check-in counters to balance operating expenses and passenger wait times in order to reduce airport congestion. Expanding the number of counters and staff to a minimum operating cost is able to prevent the congestion problem from escalating without incurring further operating expenses. This paper focused on proposing optimal scheduling of airport check-in counters operations, including staffing. A dynamic model with multi-period principles is adapted to address the aforementioned problem by balancing the trade-off between service performance and operational cost. As a case study, data from Singapore Changi International Airport was utilized. The findings are also discussed in terms of the flow of passengers throughout the airport check-in procedure and operations. As a result, the number of activated counters is minimized throughout all shifts by applying the dynamic model at the average service time. At the same time, there are fewer passengers in the queue.
Characteristics and Substrate Specificity of Semi-Purified Bacterial Protease ofBacillusthuringiensisHSFI-12 with Potential as Antithrombotic Agent
Authors: Ferdiani Dina , Zilda Dewi Seswita , Afriansyah Muhammad Ardi , Ethica Stalis Norma
Published: January 2023

Commercial proteases, such as Nattokinase (NK), Staphylokinase (SAK), and Streptokinase (SK) play an important role in the destruction of thrombus, the main cause of death in cardiovascular disease. The latest technology combining enzymes with certain drugs is the target of new research in the thrombolytic area. The first step is to develop protease from Bacillus thuringiensis HSFI-12 bacteria as an antithrombotic agent, characterization of the bacterial enzyme is necessary. This study aims to determine the specificity of protease from Bacillus thuringiensis HSFI-12 to explore its potential as an antithrombotic agent in terms of anticoagulant and fibrinolytic activities. The molecular weight and specificity of bacterial protease were determined with a zymographic method with casein as substrate. Bacillus thuringiensis HSFI-12 was first cultured on Nutrient Agar (NA) media and then on Skim Milk Agar (SMA) media. The obtained crude protease from Skim Milk Broth (SMB) was then concentrated as dialysate. Both crude and dialysate proteases were tested for their specific activity, as well as anticoagulant and fibrinolytic activities. Next, the dialysate’s molecular weight and specificity on the casein substrate were investigated using the zymographic method. As result, protease activity in crude form is lower than that in dialysate, which was 0.5570 ± 0,004 U/mL and 2.1767 ± 0,005 U/mL, respectively. The molecular weight of the obtained bacterial protease was between 117 – 133 kDa and the enzyme is capable of degrading casein as shown on the zymogram. Overall, both crude and dialysate proteases of Bacillus thuringiensis HSFI-12 show potential as an antithrombotic agent for exhibiting anticoagulant and antiplatelet activities. Yet, it could not exhibit direct fibrinolytic activity implying the possibility that the enzyme plays a role as a plasminogen activator, which can dissolve fibrin by activating plasmin.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine-B by Ni/Zn LDH Intercalated Polyoxometalate Compound
Authors: Hanifah Yulizah , Mohadi Risfidian , Mardiyanto Mardiyanto , Lesbani Aldes
Published: January 2023

NiAl-LDH and ZnAl-LDH intercalated polyoxometalate K4 [SiW12O40] and K3 [PW12O40] were synthesized to form composite NiAl-[SiW12O40], NiAl-[PW12O40], ZnAl-[SiW12O40], and ZnAl-[PW12O40]. The physicochemical properties of the materials were characterized by XRD, FTIR, SEM, and UV-DRS. The material used for degraded Rhodamine B (RhB) as a cation dye. The results successfully synthesized by showed the peak diffractions angles at 11.63°, 23.13°, and 35.16° for NiAl-LDH and diffractions at 10.39°, 20.17°, 34.6° and 60.52°for ZnAl-LDH. The LDH typical structure of the composite materials NiAl-[SiW12O40] and NiAl-[PW12O40] was demonstrated by apparent diffraction at 2???? angles of 10.76°, 26.59°, 30.8°, and 63.11° for NiAl [PW12O40], 2???? angles at 8.26°, 11.34°, 29°, and 35.1° for NiAl-[SiW12O40], 7.73°, 28.6° and 35.6° for ZnAl-[PW12O40], and 8.61°, 25.27°, 34.96° and 66.34° for ZnAl-[SiW12O40]. The materials were characterized as an advanced catalyst to improve photocatalytic activity for RhB elimination under visible light sources. The intercalation of polyoxometalate [SiW12O40]4- and [PW12O40]3- into LDH could enhance the degradation cationic dye of RhB. Intercalation improved the photodegradation performance determined under UV-Vis irradiation conditions which composite NiAl-LDH was better than ZnAl-LDH composite. It was present by the %degradation RhB performances NiAl-LDH, ZnAl-LDH, NiAl-[SiW12O40], NiAl-[PW12O40], ZnAl-[SiW12O40], and ZnAl-[PW12O40] were 91.48%, 88.59%, and 88.41%, and 87.87%, respectively. The %degradation for NiAl-LDH and ZnAl-LDH was 68.94% and 65.76%. Recovery and reusability experiment of the catalyst demonstrated by degradation percentage that the LDH intercalated polyoxometalate has a great photocatalytic ability.
Digital Literacy Initiation Through the Family Literacy Movement for Sogan Elementary School Parents
Authors: Trisnani Novy , Astuti Anita Dewi , Utami Wulan Tri Puji , Rahmawati Endah
Published: January 2023

The progress of knowledge in the educational process is one of the crucial needs that must be met by parents and guardians of students, especially when implementing learning from home as a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic. The Community Service Program with activities to introduce digital-based family literacy movements is one of the efforts to help the community, especially parents, to continue to understand the progress of knowledge to support the education and learning process from home. Outcomes Community service activities that have been carried out at SD Negeri Sogan aim to help improve digital literacy skills in everyday life. The subjects of the service were the guardians of the sixth grade students at SD Negeri Sogan as many as 20 people. The method of implementing service activities is carried out through 3 (three) stages, namely need assessment, implementation, and evaluation of activities. From the results of the evaluation of the implementation of the activities, it can be concluded that 1) it is effective and useful for service participants, namely the guardians of class VI Sogan Elementary School; and 2) there is an increase in the knowledge and understanding of service participants about the digital-based family literacy movement.
Natural Sciences Teachers' Views on the Quality of Instructional Leadership in Gauteng Schools
Authors: Malinga Cynthia B , Jita Loyiso C , Bada Abiodun Adekunle
Published: January 2023

With the increase in demand for school-based tasks, teachers, especially natural sciences (NS) teachers, are increasingly in need of professional support and leadership that will improve their subject instruction. This paper investigates NS teachers’ perspectives on the type and quality of instructional leadership provided for NS teaching and how this leadership is adapted to implement the curriculum successfully. This study adopted a mixed methods research approach to investigate the quality of instructional leadership for NS teaching. We used a dataset of NS teachers from 243 schools. Of these, 112 teachers completed the questionnaire and 10 were interviewed and observed from six schools in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics for the quantitative strands, while the qualitative strands were coded and interpreted into themes. The findings revealed that some of the participants were novices in the teaching of some sections of NS and thus tended to seek help from their peers because of the less than expected and inaccessible leadership provided by heads of department (HODs). This paper argues for the distribution of leadership by recognizing the contributions made by senior, leader, or master teachers to the professional development of NS teachers in general and the differential allocation of science HODs along junior and senior secondary school subjects. This paper contributes to an understanding of the function of subject leadership beyond formal positions in the South African context.
The Designing of a Learning Theory to Promote a Classroom Pedagogy for Moodle Self-Directed Learning
Authors: Makhubele Yeyisani Evans , Makonye Judah Paul
Published: January 2023

The higher education institutions across the world have changed their teaching and learning methods due to the Covid19 pandemic. They are now using different learning management systems like Moodle. The implication of the sudden transition to online learning is that students now have to become more independent, and self-directed in their learning. The aim of this paper is therefore to develop a Moodle (Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) Self-Directed Learning Theory. It explores some of the learning aspects related to the development of students towards Moodle self-directed learning and proposes a framework of skills that lecturers and teachers can use as a guide to increasing student responsibility. This study is situated within the theory of Instrumental Genesis (IG). The researchers employed the design-based research method when developing this learning theory. The process of developing this learning framework involved a literature review of Moodle and self-directed learning theories. The study of the learning theories revealed various Moodle and self-directed perspectives which were used to develop this learning theory. The outcome of this study is a learning theory that will hopefully promote self-directed learning within the context of Moodle teaching and learning.
Pre-Service Teachers Experiences during Teaching Practice in South Africa: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Adebola Oyinlola Omolara
Published: January 2023

Pre-service teachers who want to become professional teachers are mandated to go for teaching practice at schools to implement the skills learnt in the classroom. Therefore, it is crucial for proper and adequate preparation at various schools where they will be teaching.  Unfortunately, experiences from pre-service teachers, literature, and observations have testified that schools do not prepare enough, especially in resources. To address this issue, the study identified challenges pre-service teachers encountered during teaching practice and explored the possible solutions pre-service teachers faced. The study adopted Transformative Leadership Theory (TLT) as a theoretical framework, Participatory Research (PR) as research design, while Transformative Paradigm TP was adopted to lens the study.  The selection of participants was done using a random sampling technique in order to be fair and unbiased. So, 10 out of 40 reflective assessments submitted by final year students were selected. Student reflection was used as a data collection method, while Thematic Analysis (TA) was adopted to analyse the data generated. The findings show that schools do not adequately prepare to receive pre-service teachers for teaching practice. It thereby recommended that schools with the intervention of the government, should try as much as possible to render support, especially in the area of educational resources, since there cannot be effective teaching in its absence. Again, the study recommends that schools orient learners about their perspectives towards pre-service teachers. .
A Systematic Review of Factors that Influences the Efficacy of Computer Based Learning
Authors: Adewoye Segun Emmanuel , Olaseni Abayomi Oladele
Published: January 2023

Despite emerging evidence from research studies showing positive influence of computer based learning on quality of education and academic achievement of learners, there is very limited research studies that synthesises factors that influence or contributes to the success or effectiveness of computer based learning methods. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesise factors that influences the efficacy of computer based learning. We followed the protocol from preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). Major electronic educational databases were searched. In total, 20 studies that met inclusion criteria were reviewed in this study. After completing thematic analysis of the included studies, findings revealed that students’ characteristics factor such as attitudes, self-discipline, prior knowledge of computer use and motivation, also infrastructure factor such as easy access to computer and availability of technology influenced the efficacy of Computer Based Learning. Recommendations from the research reports are discussed.
Multicultural Aspects in The Curriculum of Catholic Religious Education in First Middle School
Authors: Kristianus Kristianus , Magdalena Magdalena
Published: January 2023

This research was motivated by the declaration of the year of religious tolerance in 2022. Of course, this tolerant attitude must be supported by the multicultural education that students receive. For this reason, it is necessary to examine whether there is a multicultural education content in Catholic Religion subjects taught in Junior High Schools. By reviewing the 2013 National Curriculum and conducting in-depth interviews with related parties according to qualitative methods. Finally, a surprising finding was found. It turns out that as long as students study Catholicism in Junior High School, they have learned 14 chapters of multicultural education from 29 chapters of learning and as many as 49 basic competencies out of 116 basic competencies that must be mastered by students. This means that Catholic students, when they graduate from junior high school, already have adequate provisions to living tolerantly with a multicultural society. It was also found that this multicultural content was in line with the core teaching of the Catholic religion. The conclusion of this study is that the declaration of the year of tolerance by the government in terms of teaching the Catholic religion has a fairly adequate basis
Teachers’ General Pedagogical Knowledge and self-efficacy On STEM Instructional Practices On Primary Teacher
Authors: Affandi Ghozali Rusyid , Amir Mohammad Faizal , Widyastuti Widyastuti
Published: January 2023

Not only cognitive knowledge, but also modern 21st-century instructional practices employed by primary school teachers are crucial for equipping students with a well-rounded education. But also to prepare students with the motivation, knowledge, and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) required for the digital age workforce. This study aims to determine the efficacy of STEM instructional practice training in enhancing primary school teachers' general pedagogical knowledge and self-efficacy. Forty-six primary school teachers from Sidoarjo, East Java, participated in the study. The experimental group (n=23) and the control group (n=23) comprised a total of 46 individuals. In the experimental group, participants received instruction in STEM-based mathematics learning planning. A questionnaire is used to assess teachers' general pedagogical knowledge and self-efficacy in STEM instructional practice before and after training. The study on teachers' general pedagogical knowledge revealed that, after training, the experimental group achieved better results than the control group. In the experimental group, the average score for the instructional process aspect increased to 9.5 points. The average value of the learning process aspect has increased by 15,5 points, while the average value of the assessment aspect has increased by 5,5 points. After receiving training, teachers in the experimental group demonstrated greater self-efficacy than their counterparts in the control group. The findings can be utilized by primary school teachers to enhance their STEM-related general pedagogical knowledge and self-efficacy.
El neuro marketing y su incidencia en las ventas de los comerciantes de la asociación “Ecuador Soberano” en el mercado Mayorista de Ambato-Ecuador”
Authors: Arcos Naranjo Gissela Alexandra , Zúñiga Vásquez Freddy , Reyes Bedoya Donald Eduardo , Chango Vásconez Christian Renato
Published: January 2023

El presente trabajo investigativo tiene como finalidad definir estrategias de neuromarketing para que puedan ser aplicadas por los comerciantes de la asociación de productores “Ecuador soberano” que vende ropa confeccionada en el mercado mayorista de la ciudad de Ambato, para que en base a su aplicación se puedan mejorar las ventas. Se realizó un estudio experimental, de tipo cuantitativo, la población estuvo constituida por 120 socios de la asociación, la técnica investigativa aplicada fue la encuesta y el instrumento asociado el cuestionario. De la investigación se pudo determinar que no se conoce sobre neuromarketing y que tampoco se sabe cómo influye en las ventas, pero se deduce también que hay una apertura para poder aprender dichas estrategias, para con ello obtener un mejoramiento de las ventas en sus locales comerciales. Finalmente se concluye que el neuromarketing es una nueva tendencia dentro del marketing en general y que se asocia con el aspecto psicológico del cliente y la posibilidad de influenciar en sus decisiones de compra.
El rol del apoyo social frente al cambio climático en la población mayor
Authors: Navarrete Valladares Camila , Sandoval-Díaz José
Published: January 2023

El incremento del envejecimiento poblacional configura nuevos escenarios de riesgo y vulnerabilidad ante la intensificación de los desastres socionaturales producto del cambio climático, por lo que la gerontología ambiental juega un papel fundamental en la generación de nuevo y mayor conocimiento de los complejos entornos del envejecimiento. A partir de esta subdisciplina, se ha otorgado mayor importancia al reconocimiento de las capacidades para prevenir, responder y luego recuperarse de los desastres socionaturales de las personas mayores, siendo el apoyo social uno de los factores que llama la atención debido a su bajo consenso académico en los estudios, tanto conceptual como de intervención. Por consiguiente, la presente revisión de literatura busca identificar el rol que cumple el apoyo social como estrategia de afrontamiento de las personas mayores ante el cambio climático. Entre los resultados se identificaron las aproximaciones conceptuales del apoyo social desde el capital social, el contacto social, los contactos sociales, las redes de apoyo y de unión; además, se logró identificar las características deseadas del apoyo social para las personas mayores a nivel (i) instrumental, (ii) informativo, (iii) cultural/personal y (iv) emocional, y, por último, se reconocieron las variables existentes de acuerdo con la literatura en los ciclos de gestión del riesgo según la presencia o ausencia de apoyo social. Finalmente, se enfatiza la importancia de la toma de conciencia sobre el fenómeno del envejecimiento y el construir entornos amigables que refuercen los lazos afectivos con la comunidad, recalcando el valor del apoyo social en la mejora de la cohesión social, la confianza y las estrategias de afrontamiento dentro de las comunidades, destacando la importancia del empoderamiento y la capacidad de agencia de las personas mayores ante los desastres socionaturales.
GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN: TINJAUAN LITERATUR
Authors: Pranogyo Antaiwan Bowo , Hendro Junaidi
Published: January 2023

This article focuses on the relationship between leadership style and overall employee performance. Research on the relationship between leadership styles and employee performance continues to yield mixed results. The goal of this study was to determine the relationship between management style and overall employee performance by comparing the results of primary studies to these variables. The method employed is a conceptual analysis of numerous previous studies conducted over the last ten years. The findings confirmed that there is a widespread and fine correlation between leadership style and worker performance, particularly in the Indonesian context, where social members of the family are a concern in society. This implies that the leader must be capable of creating a favorable management style in order to inspire improved employee performance, despite the fact that this isn't the most important factor to consider.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DAN PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI TERHADAP AKUNTABILITAS PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA DENGAN SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (Studi Pada Desa di Kec.Tanah Luas Kabupaten Aceh Utara)
Authors: Sakdiah Aulia Aqmarina , Aiyub Aiyub , Adnan Adnan
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to empirically test and analyze the effect of village apparatus competence and the use of information technology on village fund management accountability through an internal control system. The respondents were 171 apparatus in Kecamatan Tanah Luas Kabupaten Aceh Utara Regencies taken using Census sampling. The analysis used was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS 21. The results of this study indicate that the competence of the village apparatus and the use of information technology have a positive effect on the accountability of village fund management. Meanwhile, the competence of the village apparatus and the use of information technology have a positive effect on the internal control system. The results show that the internal control system can mediate the competence of the village apparatus and the use of information technology on the accountability of village fund management in Kecamatan Tanah Luas Kabupaten Aceh Utara.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN RAWAT INAP DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM RAJAWALI CITRA 2022
Authors: Putra Hodiri Adi
Published: January 2023

Patient satisfaction is a guideline that must be implemented, with satisfaction the existence of the hospital can be maintained. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of service quality on inpatient satisfaction. The method used is quantitative with the technique of distributing questionnaires to a research sample of 32 patients. The analysis used is descriptive analysis of multiple linear regression (path analysis), R2 test, F test and T test. The results show that the overall dimensions of service quality have a significant positive influence on patient satisfaction, which means the better the quality of service starting from physical evidence Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Empathy provided by the hospital will be able to increase patient satisfaction
Review of modern techniques of surgical correction of the short frenulum of the penis.
Authors:   Department of Urology with Nephrology, Yaroslavl State Medical University, Ryzhkov A.I. ,   Yaroslavl, Russia, Sokolova S.Yu. ,   «Mother and Child Сlinic Yaroslavl»; Yaroslavl, Russia, Shormanov I.S. ,   Department of urology and Nephrology of the Federal state budgetary educational institution of higher education «Yaroslavl state medical University» of the Ministry of health of the Russian Federation; Yaroslavl, Russia
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Short frenulum of the penis (frenulum breve) is a condition associated with a decrease in the length of the frenulum of the penis and/or a decrease in its elasticity. A number of different techniques have been proposed for the surgical treatment of a short frenulum of the penis, from a simple incision (frenulotomy) to complex frenuloplasty and frenulum grafting techniques. Purpose of the study. To assess the results of various surgical techniques in the treatment of frenulum brevis by examining the current evidence base in the world literature. Materials and methods. A search was made for publications in the international database MEDLINE on the platform PubMed, in the scientific electronic library eLibrary.ru and in the Google Scholar search engine. Results. A total of 12 publications were selected. Selected publications were represented by retrospective cohort studies and case series. 3 studies evaluated the results of frenulotomy (frenulectomy), 8 – different methods of frenuloplasty and one – circumcision in the treatment of a short frenulum of the penis. Conclusion. The results of the literature review showed that all techniques of surgical correction of the short frenulum of the penis demonstrate excellent early functional and aesthetic results, with a minimum number of postoperative complications. The best results in the treatment of a short frenulum of the penis can be achieved by choosing the optimal surgical technique in each case.
Intestinocystoplasty in tuberculosis of the urinary bladder.
Authors:   Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Tuberculosis Control of the Moscow Government Department of Health, Zuban O.N. ,   Moscow, Russia, Chotchaev R.M. ,   Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Tuberculosis Control of the Moscow Government Health Department; Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) ranks second in the structure of extrapulmonary forms in Russian Federation. Reconstructive surgery for GUTB is required for cases with grossly distorted and dysfunctional anatomy that are unlikely to regress with chemotherapy alone. In the recent past, there has been a tremendous increase in the variety of reconstructive procedures for the urinary bladder, used in the management of GUTB. Materials and methods. The search, analysis and systematization of publications in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, e-Library.ru according to the following keywords «tuberculosis of the genitourinary system», «cystoplasty», «gastrocystoplasty», «ileocystoplasty», «cecocystoplasty», «iliocecocystoplasty», «sigmocystoplasty», «orthotopic non-bubble». As a result, 41 publications were selected to write the review. Results and discussion. Augmentation cystoplasty includes the goals of increasing bladder capacity, while retaining as much of bladder as possible. Various gastrointestinal segments have been used for bladder reconstruction. The choice of material for reconstruction is purely the surgeon's prerogative his skill, the ease, the mobility and length of mesentery (allowing bowel to reach the bladder neck without tension and maintaining an adequate blood supply). The presence or absence of concomitant reflux is of considerable importance. In the former, an ileocystoplasty with implantation of ureter to the proximal end of the isolated ileal loop and anastomosis of the distal end of the ileal loop to the bladder neck and trigone is advocated. In the latter case, the ureterovesical valve is preserved and colocystoplasty is preferred, wherein the sigmoid colon on being opened along its antimesenteric border is joined to the trigone and bladder neck and then to itself to form a capacious pouch. Gastrocystoplasty reduces the risk of acidosis but is associated with complications like hypochloremic alkalosis and «hematuria-dysuria» syndrome. Orthotopic neobladder reconstruction is a feasible option, suitable in cases of tubercular thimble bladder with a markedly reduced capacity (as little as 15 ml), where an augmentation alone may be associated with anastomotic narrowing or poor relief of symptoms. Conclusions. In this article, we review the various bladder reconstruction options used for the surgical management of GUTB, along with their indications and complications.
Giant prostatic calculi.
Authors:   Department of Urology of Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Dagestan State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Katibov M.I. ,   Republic of Dagestan, Russia, Bogdanov A.B. ,   Department of Urology and Surgical Andrology of FSBEI HE «Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation; Moscow, Russia, Dovlatov Z.A. ,   Department of Urology and Surgical Andrology of FSBEI HE «Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation; Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Large prostatic calculi, which in total occupy almost the entire volume of the prostate gland, are extremely rare. A small number of clinical cases and a variety of treatment methods used in such cases determine the relevance of the study of this problem. Materials and methods. The review is based on articles published throughout history in scientific peer-reviewed journals included in the PubMed database and Elibrary.ru Scientific Electronic Library. The search was performed on the following keywords: «prostatic calculi», «prostate stones», «giant prostatic calculi», «large prostatic calculi», «giant prostatic stones», «large prostatic stones». At the first stage, 115 sources were found, of which 23 articles were included in the review. Results. A total of 20 publications were identified, which included a total of 24 cases of giant prostatic calculi. In 12 (50%) patients of this series of studies, the etiology of calculi was recognized as idiopathic, in 6 (25.0%) – urethral stricture, in 5 (20.8%) – neurogenic bladder, in 1 (4.2%) – eunuchoidism. In 9 (37.5%) patients, prostatic calculi were removed using an open operation: in 6 cases – using transvesical access as in adenomectomy, in 2 cases – using retropubic access as in adenomectomy, in 1 case – using radical nerve-sparing retropubic prostatectomy). In 15 (62.5%) patients, prostatic calculi were removed using endoscopic methods: in 7 cases, transurethral lithotripsy was performed without transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), in 3 cases – transurethral lithotripsy with preliminary TURP, in 4 cases – TURP followed by extraction of prostatic calculi without crushing them, and in 1 case – in situ lithotripsy by cystotomy. Conclusions. Giant prostatic calculi are extremely rare and mostly secondary. For their removal, both open and endoscopic can be used equally successfully. The small number of works in this area necessitates further research.
Micropenis: principles of diagnosis and treatment.
Authors:   Endocrinology Department n.a. Academician V.G. Baranov North-Western State Medical University n.a. I.I. Mechnikov, Ivanov N.V. ,   Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Vykhodtsev S.V. ,   Psychotherapy, Medical Psychology and Sexology Department, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov; St. Petersburg, Russia, Fedorova A.I. ,   Psychotherapy, Medical Psychology and Sexology Department, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov; St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: January 2023

Introduction. The review article presents a hot topic of modern endocrinology and andrology: micropenis. The article provides information on genetic syndromes that are accompanied by micropenia. Materials and methods. 40 literature sources were selected on the relevant topic, which will allow generalizing the knowledge of the world scientific community on the problem of micropenia. Results. Currently, the micropenis is considered as a symptom of an endocrinological disease associated with a violation of the synthesis or action of androgens. Unfortunately, in most cases, the cause of micropenis cannot be determined. State "idiopathic micropenis" occupies a leading position in the classification of causes of micropenis. Despite the success of modern hormone replacement therapy (testosterone or dihydrotestosterone), which in most cases can solve this problem in childhood, adult patients with micropenia already need surgical urological care. Boys and adult men with a micropenis often suffer from anxiety-depressive disorders due to concerns about the size of the penis. This entails social and family disability, which is associated with psychological and sexual problems. The article provides information on genetic syndromes that are accompanied by micropenia. The results of modern clinical studies of the use of androgens to correct the micropenis in boys in the period before puberty, as well as in young men, are discussed. Conclusion. The problem of micropenis is formed by a wide range of conditions and requires an interdisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and treatment of a whole team of specialists: endocrinologist (pediatric endocrinologist), andrologist surgeon, geneticist, sexologist
THE SEARCH FOR EXPERIMENTAL MATERIAL IN CLOTHING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF BIOMATERIALS AND BIODESIGN
Authors: TEKE Arzu ALTINÇELİK
Published: January 2023

Teknolojinin gelişimiyle farklı bilim dalları arasında oluşan etkileşimler, mevcut tekstil üretim tekniklerine ve malzeme olgusuna göre tüketim tüketimi tasarımında yaklaşım yaklaşımına işlevsel ve yaratıcı yeni boyutlar kazandırılmıştır.
21. yüzyıl ile birlikte diğer bilim alanlarıyla kurulan bağlar ve yaşama kaçış disiplinlerarası çalışmaların yeni teknik ve materyallerin bulunarak elde edilmesine olanak sağlamaktadır. Bu süreçle beraber hayvansal ve bitkisel
materyalleri bizim tasarım anlayışımızı bir platforma taşıyarak sürdürülebilirlik konsepti altında biyomateryal mülkü bir araya topladık. Biyoloji ve tasarım arasında disiplinlerarası bir alan bileşimindeki biyotasarım, doğa, bilim
ve tasarım aynı potada eriterek sürdürülebilirlik yükü içinde biyomateryal korumaları içinde barındıran bir anlayıştır. Bu doğrultuda biyomateryaller ile birlikte kalıcı, kalıcı ve yaratıcı tasarımların hayata geçmesi hedeflenmektedir.
Çalışmada biyotasarım kavramının genel özellikleri açıklanarak tekstil tasarımında kullanılan biyomateryallerin neler olduğu, sahip oldukları potansiyeller, avantajlar ve dezavantajlar ile mevcut olası kullanımlarının giysi tasarımı
ile olumsuz olarak değerlendirilmesi ve alana katkı sağlanması hedeflenmektedir.
WAFA Learning Method; An Effort in Improving Students' Memory of The Qur'an
Authors: Wahid Abd. Hamid , Rozi Fathor , Misbah Ani
Published: January 2023

Interest in memorizing the Qur'an among students is still low to the point of considering it difficult; teachers need to use suitable methods to arouse interest and ease in memorizing the Qur'an for students. The purpose of this study was to determine the learning of the Qur'an using the Wafa method at MI Darus Salam. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research. MI Darus Salam is the location of this research. The data collected is obtained from observation, interviews, and documentation. This research data analysis technique applies Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis model. The results of the study stated that the Wafa method used and carried out by MI Darus Salam included three main steps, namely the steps of planning, implementing, and evaluating learning. Three main activities are carried out in implementing learning: Opening, core, and closing. Then the learning evaluation step, the coaching teacher conceptualizes an assessment of the achievement of improving students' memorization ability in the form of formative evaluation and summative evaluation. Therefore, from the Wafa method used in memorizing the Qur'an, students go well and correctly according to the rules of makhraj and tajwidnya. This Wafa method also involves the role of teachers who become good facilitators, mediators, and collaborators for the student memorization process. This Wafa method has a good impact on students as capital of self-courage, as well as competitive thinking to achieve everything good in their lives.