bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optical coherence tomography angiography evaluation of retinal and optic disc alterations in children with type 1 diabetes without retinopathy
Authors: Raffa Lina , Alosaimy Rawan , Babaker Raghad , Ezzat Salwan 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Purpose:
To determine the earliest characteristics of retinal and optic disc alterations in diabetic children without diabetic retinopathy (DR) changes by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

Settings and Design:
This was a prospective, non-interventional case–control study that involved 25 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) without clinical signs of DR and a demographically similar group of 25 healthy children as the control.

Methods:
The retina and optic disc were examined using OCTA.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Correlations between the OCTA parameters and clinical predictors were evaluated.

Results:
Twenty-five patients (median age: 14 years, interquartile range [IQR]: 13–15.9 years; 12/25 [48%] girls) with T1DM and 25 age-matched controls were enrolled. The patients had a tendency toward thinner fovea (232.5 Symbolm) as compared to the controls (244.3 Symbolm) (P = 0.142). Superficial vascular density was significantly lower in the DM group compared to the controls (48.90 ± 2.3 vs. 50.91 ± 3.1, P = 0.015). However, no such differences were observed at deeper vascular densities. The patients also had lower whole-disc (48.65 vs. 50.21, P = 0.029), disc interior (49.14 vs. 52.11, P = 0.044), superior (50.67 vs. 53.45, P = 0.039), and peripapillary capillary densities (50.49 vs. 52.68, P = 0.033). There was no statistical correlation between retinal/optic disc angiography parameters and clinical predictors.

Conclusion:
In diabetic children without visual impairment or DR, signs of microvasculopathy were found in the superficial macular vascular density and inside the disc.
Implementation of the High-Performance Computing Summer Institute at Jackson State University
Authors: Tu Shuang Z. , Jiang Chao 
Published: August 2024

Between May 25, 2023 and June 21, 2023, we hosted the inaugural four-week High-Performance Computing Summer Institute at Jackson State University. This endeavor was made possible through the support of a three-year NSF CISE-MSI grant. The primary objective of this Summer Institute revolved around the engagement, education, and empowerment of minority and underrepresented students in the realm of High-Performance Computing (HPC) within the field of engineering. Nine undergraduate students with diverse background were recruited to participate in this program. Throughout the program, we immersed these students in a comprehensive curriculum that covered various critical facets of HPC. This curriculum encompassed hands-on instruction in Linux operating system command-line operations, C programming within the Linux environment, fundamental HPC concepts, parallel computing utilizing the Message Passing Interface (MPI) library, and GPU computing through OpenCL. Additionally, we delved into foundational aspects of fluid mechanics, geometric modeling, mesh generation, flow simulation via our in-house flow solvers, and the visualization of solutions. At the end of the program, every participant was tasked with delivering an oral presentation and submitting a written report encapsulating their acquired knowledge and experiences during the program. We are excited to share a detailed overview of our program's implementation with our audience. This includes insights into our utilization of ChatGPT to enhance C programming learning and our suggestion of the NSF ACCESS resources to gain access to HPC systems. We are proud to announce that the program has achieved remarkable success, as evidenced by the positive feedback we received from the participants.
An Examination of Learning Using Fourier Analysis of Mathematical Models of Consciousness
Authors: Foss Mary , Liu Yucheng , Yarahmadian Shantia 
Published: August 2024

The concept of consciousness remains quite possibly the ultimate mystery for humanity. It is somehow linked to the ability to learn and experience the external environment. The process of learning is of utmost importance to any species and yet remains largely not understood. While many experts from varying fields throughout history have attempted to quantify and measure learning, all failed to capture the process with a mathematical explanation. The purpose of this paper is to present three different models of consciousness and their related Fourier transform and evaluate the ability of each to capture some of the behavior that is understood about the conscious experience. There is some evidence that the experience of consciousness as a function of time can be measured in an expression of phase. With this hypothesis, the technique of Fourier transform becomes a useful tool to examine a mathematical model of consciousness that can be transformed from the phase plane to the linearization of time. This paper summarizes some current research on consciousness and learning and perception of time. This paper then presents three different models of consciousness represented as a pulse function, Dirac Delta function, and exponential decay function and examines each model utilizing Fourier transform. Finally, this paper concludes that the intersection between psychology, neuroscience and cognitive science can be made by utilizing analysis tools in the field of applied mathematics.
Die Erfindung des moralischen Konsumenten: Globale Produkte und politischer Protest seit den 1950er Jahren
Authors: Möckel Benjamin 
Published: August 2024

Wie der Supermarkt zum Ort von politischer Manifestation und individueller Gewissensentscheidung wurde Boykottaufrufe, Bioprodukte und CO2-Kompensationen: Der Konsum ist in der Gegenwart geprägt von moralischen Forderungen. Doch seit wann erscheint es uns eigentlich plausibel, politische Veränderungen über individuelle Konsumentscheidungen herbeizuführen? Benjamin Möckel untersucht erstmals systematisch und ausgehend von Westdeutschland und Großbritannien die Entstehung moralischer Konsumpraktiken im transnationalen Vergleich. Er interpretiert diese als eine neue Form der politischen Partizipation, mit der sich zugleich Prozesse der Individualisierung und Kommerzialisierung verbanden. Im Zentrum steht die Verschränkung von modernem Massenkonsum, Moral und politischem Protest in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Am Beispiel der Menschenrechtsbewegung, der Umweltbewegung und des Fairen Handels wird untersucht, unter welchen Voraussetzungen der private Einkauf zu einem Mittel wurde, mit dem Menschen ihre politischen und moralischen Anschauungen zum Ausdruck brachten. Das Buch analysiert diese Konsumpraktiken als eine Form der Politisierung des Alltags, die neue Partizipationsmöglichkeiten eröffnete, politische Anliegen zum Teil aber auch in frei konsumierbare Produkte verwandelte.
Event Modification in EFL Learners’ Narration: A Case Study on Retelling Alibaba Story
Authors: Pandia Betharia Sembiring , Sibarani Berlin 
Published: August 2024

Experiences of events of both direct and vicarious ones are perceived, organized, sequenced and represented in narrative text in coherent structure. An event consist of character, action and setting. The representation of the events in narration is realized in narrative discourse. The coherent text structure is used to narrate sequence of events in various discourse strategies. This structure is also used to understand a narrative texts. Narratives comprises of constituents and supplementary events. The constituent events are causal in the sense that earlier event contributes to the occurrence of the next event that keep the story moving forward. The supplementary events are not causal; they can be removed without disturbing continuance of the story. Supplementary events are responsible for the meaning and impact of the story. If the supplementary events are removed, the meaning and impact of the story decreases. This background leads the research to investigate event modification and find out narrative discourse used to convey the story. To collect the data, the students were assigned to listen to the story of Alibaba with forty thieves, having listened to the story, they are assigned to modify the story, and retold the modified story in written form. The data were analyzed by comparing the original and the modified story based on every aspect of story structure. The results show that the students’ story modification is limited to the modification of characters and supplementary events; constituent events and narrative discourse are retained; no modification was done to the two aspects. This leads to the conclusion that sequences of events are organized, understood and produced in a coherent structure.
Pemberian Pakan Dedak Terfermentasi dengan Frekuensi yang Berbeda terhadap Populasi Daphnia sp
Authors: Silaban Eprina Marito , Siswoyo Bambang Hendra , Syafitri Emmy 
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat populasi Daphnia sp menggunakan pakan dedak terfermentasi dengan frekuensi yang berbeda. Penelitian berlangsung dari tanggal 26 Januari 2023 sampai 6 Februari 2023 bertempat di Laboratorium Basah Fakultas Perikanan Universitas Dharmawangsa. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh kepadatan populasi puncak Daphnia sp. tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan B (1.276 ind/l) pemberian 2 kali sehari diikuti oleh perlakuan A (927 ind/l) pemberian 3 kali sehari dan populasi terendah terdapat pada perlakuan C (785 ind/l) pemberian 1 kali sehari. Kemudian untuk kualitas air diperoleh, suhu berkisar 27°C-30°C dan pH berkisar 6,5-7,9 dan DO 2,96-5,75 mgL-1.
Role of Human Capital as a Driver for Sustainable Development (SDG) in Western Balkan Countries
Authors: Devassia Binu Peediyeckal , Karma Emiljan , Muço Klodian 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of years of education and life expectancy on the economic development of the Western Balkan Countries (Southeast Europe).

Theoretical Framework: This study considers the impact of exogenous and endogenous theories of economic growth, with a particular focus on the role of human capital (human resources) in driving economic development.

Method: We have proposed a panel data regression methodology in which the dependent variable is the GDP per capita. The countries analyzed are covered from 2012 to 2021 and the total number of observations in the panel is 50. This study used secondary data from the WorldBank databases.

Findings: The results reveal a positive correlation between the Education Index and Labor Force Participation, while the Gross Enrollment Rate in Tertiary School and Life Expectancy show a negative correlation.

Research Implications: The demographic, economic, and educational conditions in the Western Balkan countries required immediate action by policymakers to avoid a situation that cannot be sustained over the medium or long term. The governments of these nations must take action to shift the focus of higher education to a more qualitative approach.
Sleep quality among medical students during third wave of COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Government Medical College Jammu
Authors: Mahajan Richa , Gupta Rajiv Kumar , Mahajan Reeha , Gupta Riya , Langer Bhavna , Kumari Rashmi 
Published: August 2024

Background: COVID-19 has caused lot of suffering for everyone. Hundreds of thousands of people were affected in all aspects. Increased stress due to the pandemic may affect medical students' sleep quality. The authors aimed to evaluate the sleep quality of medical students during pandemic and relationship, if any, between sleep quality and and socio-demographic variables. Methods: An online survey of medical students was conducted in January 2022, when India was in third wave of pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire at a tertiary teaching hospital in Jammu, UT, J&K, India. Results: Among 307 participants, mean global PSQI score was 9.91± 3.62 which indicated a poor quality of sleep. Among the component scores, habitual sleep efficiency had the highest score of 2.99± 0.16. Majority (91.53%) of the respondents had a poor sleep quality with global PSQI score >5. Among the socio-demographic variables, alcohol intake and any conflict in the family were found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Nine out of ten medical students have insufficient sleep, which is a real cause for concern. The authors recommend that stress management (anxiety), lifestyle changes, and sleep training be included in the medical record and updated regularly.
Pengaruh Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) Terhadap Niat Pembelian Produk Azarine Di Shopee
Authors: Aini Lola Khurul , Soepatini Soepatini 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Electronic word of mouth (eWOM), as a form of modern marketing communication, is increasingly important in influencing consumer decisions in the digital era. This study aims to determine the impact of eWOM on the purchase intention of Azarine products on Shopee by applying the Information Adoption Model (IAM). This model encompasses five variables: information quality, information quantity, information credibility, information usefulness, and information adoption. Azarine is a local beauty brand known for its high-quality products and strong sales performance on Shopee. This research employs a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to Shopee users and skincare consumers who have never purchased Azarine products. The research sample consists of 150 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The analysis tool used is SmartPLS 3.0. The results of the study indicate that information quality does not affect information usefulness. Information quantity and information credibility positively influence information usefulness. Information usefulness has a positive effect on information adoption, and information adoption positively influences the purchase intention of Azarine products.
Keywords: Electronic Word of Mouth, Information Adoption Model, Shopee, Purchase Intention

Abstrak
Electronic word of mouth sebagai salah satu bentuk komunikasi pemasaran modern, semakin berperan penting dalam mempengaruhi keputusan konsumen dalam era digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh electronic word mouth (eWOM) terhadap niat pembelian produk Azarine di Shopee dengan mengaplikasikan Information Adoption Model (IAM). Model ini mencakup lima variabel yaitu kualitas informasi, kuantitas informasi, kredibilitas informasi, kegunaan informasi, dan adopsi informasi. Azarine adalah salah satu merek lokal di bidang perawatan kecantikan yang terkenal karena produknya yang berkualitas tinggi dan tingkat penjualan yang tinggi di Shopee. Metode penelitian ini menerapkan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui distribusi kuesioner kepada para pengguna Shopee serta konsumen skincare yang belum pernah melakukan pembelian produk Azarine. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 150 responden yang dipilih melalui metode purposive sampling. Alat uji analisis yang digunakan adalah SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa kualitas informasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kegunaan informasi. Kuantitas informasi dan kredibilitas informasi berpengaruh positif terhadap kegunaan informasi. kegunaan informasi memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap adopsi informasi dan adopsi informasi memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap niat pembelian produk Azarine.
Kata kunci: Electronic Word of Mouth, Model Adopsi Informasi, Shopee, Niat Pembelian.
Obesidade infantil
Authors: Chan Y. C. S. , Miranda B. A. , Souza G. C. , Vieira M. A. F. 
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A prevalência da obesidade infantil vem apresentando aumento nas últimas décadas. A obesidade tem etiologia multifatorial, no entanto, os que poderiam explicar este crescente aumento parecem estar mais relacionados às mudanças no estilo de vida e aos hábitos alimentares. Objetivos: Elucidar o crescente aumento da obesidade infantil e suas principais causas. Métodos: Realizou-se revisão da literatura nos bancos de dados Scielo, Medline, Medconsult, PubMed com os descritores: “obesidade”, “obesidade infantil”, avaliando 27 artigos entre 2009 e 2019. Resultados: Vários fatores são importantes na gênese da obesidade, no entanto, os que poderiam explicar aumento do número de obesos parecem estar mais relacionados às mudanças no estilo de vida e aos hábitos alimentares. O desenvolvimento econômico, as comodidades e o modo de vida do mundo moderno, levaram a um estilo de vida mais sedentário e uma transição nutricional com exagerado consumo de alimentos de hipercalóricos e poucos nutritivos. A introdução incorreta de alimentos no primeiro ano de vida, substituindo o aleitamento materno por alimentação com quantidades superiores que as necessárias e visto onde as mães necessitam voltar ao trabalho precocemente, possuem menores informações e menor poder aquisitivo. A população infantil é dependente do ambiente onde vive, a dinâmica familiar, conflitos e mudança de escola e cidade são fatores no desenvolvimento da obesidade por determinarem alterações do comportamento. Quando desfavorável, o ambiente pode propiciar condições que levem ao desenvolvimento de distúrbios alimentares levando ao ganho excessivo de peso. A atividade física é importante na composição corporal, por aumentar a massa magra e prevenir obesidade. Hábitos sedentários, como assistir televisão, jogar vídeo game, uso de celulares, contribuem para uma diminuição do gasto calórico diário. A criança tende a ficar obesa quando sedentária e a própria obesidade pode fazê-la mais sedentária. Além disso, existe a dificuldade dos responsáveis levarem as crianças em atividades, tanto pelo custo como pelo deslocamento. A mudança de alguns hábitos para aumentar a atividade física, usar escadas, caminhar, ajudar nas tarefas domésticas, já ocasiona aumento de gasto energético. A criança deve ser motivada a manter-se ativa, e essa prática deve ser incorporada por toda a família. Diminuir o consumo de alimentos hipercalóricos já é suficiente para a redução do peso, exercícios físicos e cooperação familiar. Conclusão: Vimos que o comportamento socioeconômico tem grande influência no aumento da obesidade infantil. Porem, a mudança de pequenos hábitos, já se faz eficiente na redução do peso.
O Recrudescimento das Infecções Respiratórias por Bordetella pertussis e suas Possíveis Causas
Authors: Lima M. G. , Tavares W. , Mello J. N. , Nowak L. D. , Costa L. R. 
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A coqueluche é uma doença infecciosa e altamente contagiosa de notificação compulsória, causada pela bactéria Bordetella pertussis e ou B. parapertussis. São cocobacilos gram negativos, aeróbios, não esporulados, capsulados, imóveis e que possuem fimbrias. Possuem tropismo pelo epitélio respiratório e são capazes de invadir e de sobreviver no interior dos macrófagos, causando uma inflamação no tecido pulmonar com infiltração de neutrófilos e linfócitos, causando edema, produção de muco espesso, congestão e necrose. O quadro clínico consiste em tosse por mais de 14 dias associada a paroxismos, gincho e vômito após crise de tosse que é predominantemente noturna e geralmente evolui sem febre e com o exame físico do aparelho respiratório pobre em sinais. Objetivo: Demonstrar através da analise de estudos de revisão bibliográfica, os aspectos do resurgimento da coqueluche e suas possíveis causas. Metodologia: Revisão de literatura em base de dados na internet: microbiome e NCBI. Resultados: Estudos demonstram o recrudescimento da coqueluche em vários países, embora seja uma doença imunoprevenível, a OMS revelou que em 2010 a ocorrência global de coqueluche atingiu 91.689 casos. No Estado de São Paulo 156 casos foram relatados em 2010, 854 em 2011 e 1.057 em 2012 e a notificação de casos para pessoas com idades entre 10 e 19 anos cresceu, mostrando um novo padrão epidemiológico, deixando de ser uma doença exclusivamente pediátrica. Discussão: Os fatores identificados como mais relevantes para o resurgimento da coqueluche foram: a baixa qualidade das notificações, o exame clínico inconclusivo e os exames laboratoriais deficientes, a diminuição da cobertura vacinal, a eficácia relativa das vacinas e a perda gradual da imunidade (aproximadamente 10 anos após a administração da última dose), as mudanças genéticas em bactérias com seleção natural de variantes que resistem à vacina e o aumento de portadores assintomáticos. Conclusão: A coqueluche está de fato resurgindo imperceptivelmente no Brasil, entretanto carece de estudos que levem em conta todos os aspectos relacionados à nossa realidade nacional. Por isso é fundamental implementar programas de treinamento sobre o resurgimento de doenças, especialmente a coqueluche, visando o trabalho cotidiano dos profissionais de saúde, considerando a necessidade de esclarecer o diagnóstico, o tratamento e o isolamento respiratório dos pacientes que têm esta doença.
Analisis Usahatani Jagung ((Zea mays, L) Varietas “Asia 92” ( Studi Kasus Di Kelompok Tani “Sadono Asih 8” Desa Kaliaman, Kecamatan Kembang, Kabupaten Jepara
Authors: Harum Sitepu, Andi Indrawan Muhammad Ghofar, 
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pendapatan, kelayakan finansial, serta pengaruh biaya sarana produksi benih, pupuk, pestisida dan tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan usahatani Jagung Varietas Asia 92 di kelompok tani Sadono Asih 8 Desa Kaliaman Kecamatan Kembang Kabupaten Jepara. Daerah penelitian dipilih secara sengaja karena berpotensi dalam usahatani jagung dan perlu dilakukan analisis usahataninya. Metode pengumpulan data melalui wawancara langsung menggunakan kuesioner kepada petani sejumlah 37 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : (1) Pendapatan usahatani jagung varietas Asia 92 rata-rata sebesar Rp 9.902.219,-/ha/musim tanam. (2) R/C Ratio sebesar 1,69 (≥ 1), BEP (Q) = 3.963 Kg (riil 6.639 Kg), BEP (Rp) = Rp 2.232,- (riil Rp 3.700,-) dan ROI = 68,83%, artinya usahatani jagung Asia 92 Layak diusahakan. (3) Terdapat pengaruh biaya sarana produksi Benih, pupuk, Pestisida dan Tenaga kerja terhadap pendapatan usahatani jagung varieas Asia 92, dengan persamaan regrensi Y = -772933,375+13.038X1 +0.218X2+1.224X3-1.046X4. Secara simultan biaya benih, pupuk, pestisida dan tenaga kerja berpengaruh sangat signifikan terhadap pendapatan usahatani jagung varietas Asia 92, namun secara parsial hanya biaya benih dan tenaga kerja yang berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap pendapatan usahatani jagung varietas Asia 92.
TERTIB ADMINISTRASI ORGANISASI MELALUI PELATIHAN ADMINISTRASI KEUANGAN BAGI PIMPINAN CABANG AISYIYAH PEKALONGAN
Authors: Imtikhanah Sobrotul , Astari A , Salsabila Hana 
Published: August 2024

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