bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Energy dependence of GafChromic LD-V1 film dose response to X-ray photons in the 60 to 180 kV range
Authors: Mbewe Jonathan 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Introduction
Radiochromic film (RCF) is suitable for use as a dosimeter because of its inherently superior spatial resolution and near water-equivalence. A new model of RCF recommended for measuring imaging dose in the kV nominal energy range was recently introduced onto the market. In this study, we investigate the dependence on beam quality of GafChromic LD-V1 film's radiation dose response.
Material and methods
Pieces of LD-V1 film were irradiated to air kerma ranging from 0 to 570 mGy in X-ray photons with beam qualities of 60 kV (HVL = 1.32 mm Al), 100 kV (HVL = 2.83 mm Al), 120 kV (HVL = 5.11 mm Al), 150 kV (HVL = 6.23 mm Al), and 180 kV (HVL = 0.54 mm Cu). The net reflectance from each film was obtained from a color flatbed scanner. For each beam quality, an analytical power function was fitted to the net reflectance - air kerma relationship and tested for differences.
Results
We have found that for the beam qualities investigated, the response of Gafchromic LD-V1 film was not significantly dependent on energy, and a single dose - net reflectance calibration curve could be used to model the response at all beam qualities. The total relative uncertainty and absolute error reached maxima of 18% and 80%, respectively for air kerma values less than 50 mGy, but remained below 10% for air kerma in the range 50 mGy to 570 mGy.
Conclusions
The results of our investigation revealed that the response of Gafchromic LD-V1 film is not significantly dependent on beam quality. A minimum air kerma irradiation of 50 mGy is recommended to minimise uncertainty.
Monitoring the Quality of Financial Management of Governmental Bodies: Analytical and Management Aspects of Application
Authors: Alfimenko S. S. 
Published: October 2023

One of the main results of reforming the budget process of the Russian Federation in the middle of the 2000s was the widespread implementation of the approach to the work of the executive power, in which budget funds are allocated in accordance with the expected results. Performance indexes are necessarily developed for government programs, national projects, and other strategic planning documents. Finally, monitoring by indexes is increasingly being used as a tool for evaluating the performance of executive authorities and officials. Is this approach expedient in any case? Is it always possible to use monitoring by indexes as a basis of the performance evaluating system for civil servants?This study considers the feasibility of including the results of assessing the quality of financial management of budget managers in the system of indexes for assessing the activities of executive bodies of state power of the Russian Federation constituent entity.The study is focused on distinctive features of monitoring the financial management quality of budget funds’ managers, which make it difficult to use for a sound judgment about the efficiency of the participants of the budget process. In the course of the study, an analysis was carried out by the method of comparison and correlation of Pearson using data from the following sources: the official website of the Committee of Finance of St. Petersburg, the state information system for information and analytical support of the activities of the executive bodies of state power in St. Petersburg and the automated system of the budget process of St. Petersburg.As a conclusion, arguments are provided not to use the results of monitoring the financial management quality, conducted by the financial authorities of the Russian Federation regions, due to its inherent specificity and its special role in the system of minimizing budgetary risks. The observations and conclusions made can be useful for further studies of key performance indexes’ systems for government bodies.
The Relationship between Endotypes and Exacerbation Events in COPD
Patients
Authors: Juwita Putri Mega , Amin Muhammad , Rosyid Alfian Nur 
Published: October 2023

Introduction:
Acute exacerbations of COPD are responsible for 60% of health costs, reduce
patients' quality of life, and accelerate disease progression. COPD endotypes are expected to
provide new insights about clinical phenotypic variability and therapeutic response between individuals
through certain biomarker approaches.

Objective:
Our study aims to identify the relationship between COPD endotypes and exacerbation
events.

Methods:
In this cross-sectional study design, participants with stable COPD (n=40) were recruited
from the outpatient clinic at Airlangga University Hospital in March-August 2022. Blood was
obtained for endotype's biomarker examination, such as α1-antitrypsin (AAT), IL-17A, neutrophil,
and eosinophil count. The relationship between COPD endotypes and exacerbation events was analyzed
using a non-parametric statistical test

Result:
The lower limit normal of AAT levels obtained was 12.85ng/ml; 47.5% of subjects have
low AAT levels. The average IL-17A levels and blood neutrophil counts were 0.478 ± 0.426
pg/ml and 5,916.95 ± 3,581.08 cells/µl, respectively. The average blood eosinophil count was
298.35 ± 280.44 cells/µl, 16 of 40 (40%) subjects with blood eosinophil count > 300 cells/µl. No
significant association was observed between AAT levels (p = 1.000), IL-17A levels (p = 0.944),
and blood eosinophil count (p = 0.739) with exacerbation events-only blood neutrophil count (p =
0.033) found to have a significant association with exacerbation events in COPD.

Conclusion:
AAT levels, IL-17A levels, and blood eosinophil count were not significantly related
to exacerbation events in COPD patients. In comparison, blood neutrophil count was the only one
associated considerably with exacerbation events. Further research about COPD endotypes is
needed to identify exacerbation susceptibility as a precision treatment strategy.
Sex and Gender Differences in Medical Education: The Impact on
Scientific Reports
Authors: Mattioli Anna Vittoria , Coppi Francesca , Bucciarelli Valentina , Nasi Milena , Pinti Marcello , Palumbo Carla , Gallina Sabina 
Published: October 2023

Abstract:
This commentary explores the reasons why sex and gender differences must be
included in medical education and the impact on healthcare outcomes for patients. Understanding
sex and gender differences could be useful in making more accurate diagnoses and
to develop more effective treatment plans. Sex and gender medicine take into consideration
both the genetic basis and the effects of exposure to environmental and socio-economic factors.
The silent scream of nurses: a qualitative study
Authors: Kayserilioğlu Gülşah , Bulut Özlem Ülkü 
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Nowadays, the importance of nursing science is increasing in the organization, execution, and development of health services. Nurses working in the health institutions encounter countless tragedies while performing healthcare services to patients and families where uninterrupted service is provided 7 days 24 hours. Biopsychosocial changes seen in individuals because of violence in the working environment are silent screams. It is necessary to share feelings and experiences to make the silent scream audible.
Aim. In this article, it is aimed to contribute to narrative studies, to draw attention to the violence experienced by nurses in the working environment and the insufficiency of the measures taken by examining the patient stories of two nurses with clinical experience.
Method. In the study, two nurses with a professional experience of five years or more were asked to write one of the most memorable anecdotes they have experienced in their professional life. The anecdotes were analyzed through the "Novel, Story, Epic, Tale, Diary, Memory, Mythology and Analogous Rating Scale".
Results. Three sub-problems are discussed in this research. Data related to each sub-problem were collected and analyzed. In these two narratives, it was determined that the patients behaved implausible in some situations and their problematic behavior was the dominant common feature. In the first narrative, the categories can be classified under "Behavior of the patients - solutions of the nurses" and in the second narrative under "Emotions of the patient - Emotions of the nurses". The primary point to be reached in both stories can be considered as follows: "The professional approach of healthcare professionals towards challenging patient behaviors they confront." The incidence of violence could be reduced if the nurses have adequate professional knowledge, experience, and skills and inform patients about the procedures.
Conclusion. In this study, it is emphasized that sufficient measures are not taken in violence against healthcare professionals in Turkey, that seriously affects employee health and negatively affects the functionality of health services in terms of quality.
Opiekuńcza i wspierająco – edukacyjna rola pielęgniarki wobec pacjenta pediatrycznego w przebiegu zakażenia układu moczowego - studium indywidualnego przypadku
Authors: Lazarowska Julita 
Published: October 2023

Wstęp. Zakażenia układu moczowego są jedną z najczęstszych przyczyn pobytu dzieci w placówkach szpitalnych. Obecność bakterii w układzie moczowym często daje specyficzne objawy, jednak przebieg zakażenia za każdym razem może wyglądać inaczej, zwłaszcza że infekcja ta wykazuje dużą skłonność do nawrotów. Zgodnie z najnowszymi wytycznymi Polskiego Towarzystwa Nefrologii Dziecięcej należy podejrzewać zakażenie układu moczowego u każdego dziecka gorączkującego (od 24 do 48h) bez uchwytnej przyczyny, której mogą, ale nie muszą towarzyszyć inne objawy.
Cel. Celem niniejszej pracy jest rozpoznanie problemów pielęgnacyjnych pacjenta pediatrycznego z zakażeniem układu moczowego oraz dobór i wdrożenie prawidłowego modelu postępowania pielęgniarskiego.
Prezentacja przypadku. Pacjentka, lat 9 została przyjęta do szpitala z powodu gorączki 39,2°C, bólu w podbrzuszu, wymiotów i objawów dyzurycznych. Objawy utrzymywały się od ponad 24 godzin i nie ustępowały pomimo przyjmowanych leków przeciwgorączkowych i przeciwbólowych. Stwierdzono cechy odwodnienia wynikające z gorączki, występujących wymiotów i małej ilości przyjmowanych płynów. Pacjentka zgłasza duży dyskomfort podczas oddawania moczu. Dziewczynka oraz rodzice mają bardzo niski poziom wiedzy z zakresu choroby.
Wnioski. W opiece nad dzieckiem z zakażeniem układu moczowego pielęgniarka ma do czynienia z wieloma poważnymi problemami pielęgnacyjnymi. Zakażenie układu moczowego powoduje szereg objawów, z których najważniejsze to: wysoka gorączka, objawy dyzuryczne z towarzyszącym bólem, zaburzenia gospodarki wodno-elektrolitowej spowodowane wymiotami, niepokój i lęk pacjentki oraz jej rodziców w związku z hospitalizacją. Rola pielęgniarki w procesie opiekuńczymi i wspierająco- edukacyjnym powinna opierać się na aktualnej wiedzy, dowodzie naukowym, ale również na podejściu do pacjenta pediatrycznego w sposób empatyczny, pełen zrozumienia, z umiejętnością prawidłowej komunikacji z rodzicami, a także poszanowaniem godności.
Gorączka u dzieci - charakterystyka zaburzenia
Authors: Jagieła Jolanta , Kochman Dorota 
Published: October 2023

Wstęp. Wystąpienie gorączki u małego dziecka jest jednym z najczęściej występujących problemów zdrowotnych z jakimi spotykają się rodzice w codziennej opiece nad dzieckiem. Szczególnie niebezpieczna jest ona u małych dzieci do 5 roku życia, które z powodu charakterystycznej dla tego wieku niedojrzałości układu nerwowego, są najbardziej narażone na pojawienie się drgawek gorączkowych przy wysokiej i nieprawidłowo obniżanej gorączce.
Cel. Celem pracy było przedstawienie problematyki gorączki u dzieci.
Materiał i metody. Metoda zastosowana w pracy to analiza literatury.
Przegląd. Gorączka u dziecka jest stanem klinicznym, którego przyczyny zmieniają się w zależności od okresu rozwoju życia dziecka. U najmłodszych dzieci dominują czynniki infekcyjne układu oddechowego, pokarmowego, dróg moczowych i ośrodkowego układu nerwowego. Dzieci starsze gorączkują najczęściej z przyczyn tzw. nieinfekcyjnych, do których należą choroby immunologiczny, nowotwory, nieswoiste zapalenia jelit czy choroby tkanki łącznej.
Wnioski. Stany gorączkowe są bardzo częstym powodem hospitalizacji dzieci do 5 roku życia. W okresie przedszpitalnym rodzice w kontakcie z personelem pielęgniarskim wielokrotnie informują o braku wiedzy na temat niefarmakologicznych metod obniżenia gorączki, mają obawy o poprawne podanie leków przeciwgorączkowych. Edukacja w tym zakresie jest niezbędnym zadaniem, jeśli chodzi o personel medyczny.
The role of family support in self-control of individuals with hypertension in Sindangasih village, Cianjur regency
Authors: Arini Ayu Shinta , Sari Rahayu Eka , Eshadrianti Idris Fajriah 
Published: October 2023

Introduction. One of the social support systems is obtained from the family, family members play a very important role in influencing or changing their own lifestyle towards efforts to improve health including self-care for people with hypertension.
Aim. This study identified the role of family support on self-control individuals with hypertension in Sindangasih Village, Kab. Cianjur.
Research Methods. The design of this study is correlation analytic with the cross-sectional. Sampling using purposive sampling with a total sample of 106 people. Data Primary obtained from questionnaires and observation results. The research was conducted in the village Sindangasih with a timeframe of November 2022 - May 2023.
Results. The results of the statistical test using quantitative correlation research with a significance level (a) s0.05, indicating that there is a correlation between the role of family emotional support and the self-care behavior of people with hypertension (p=0.000), there is a correlation between the role of family esteem support and the self-care behavior of people with hypertension (p=0.001), there is a correlation between the role of family information support and the self-care behavior of people with hypertension (p=0.001), there is a correlation between the role of family instrumental support and the self-care behavior of people with hypertension (p=0.000), there is a correlation between the role of family support and self-care behavior of hypertension sufferers (p=0.000) in Sindangasih Village, Kab. Cianjur.
Conclusion. Family support can be a strategy that can be used to manage hypertension and other diseases because it is included in both and positive impact on patient self-care habits.
Family-Based, Culturally Responsive Intervention for Chinese Americans With Diabetes: Lessons Learned From a Literature Review to Inform Study Design and Implementation
Authors: Li Wen-Wen , Tong Jacqueline 
Published: October 2023

Background
The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is very high, and Chinese peoples with diabetes are estimated to comprise 50% of the total cases. Rates of diabetes continue to rise among Chinese and Chinese American people; however, research regarding effective diabetes interventions for this minority group is sparse.

Objective
A literature review was conducted to determine a study design and interventions for future studies investigating the efficacy of a family-based intervention to improve diabetes care for Chinese Americans.

Methods
The review was conducted from January 2023 to April 2023. The PubMed, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched. The key search terms were “diabetes type 2,” “Chinese patients,” “minority patients,” “interventions for diabetes,” “diabetes and family,” “culturally responsive interventions for diabetic patients,” “family education for diabetes,” and “diabetes in China.”

Results
The initial search retrieved 2335 articles, and 10 articles met the selection criteria to examine the efficacy of family-based interventions for Chinese American people. The review showed that providing multiple sessions of education and counseling for both patients and family members is promising for improving diabetes care. Recruitment of 20 to 60 dyads consisting of a patient and a family member can help assess family dynamics in the process of diabetes care, such as food shopping and preparation, and of diabetes management to further evaluate the efficacy of an intervention. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was the most often used primary outcome. Other secondary outcomes included knowledge and efficacy in diabetes management and self-care activities related to diabetes care.

Conclusions
A family-based intervention is essential for optimizing diabetes care for Chinese Americans. Thus, recruitment of a dyad consisting of a patient and a family member is important to investigate the efficacy of a family-based intervention for improving diabetes care in this population. Strategies for improving recruitment and retention of dyads were identified. In addition, technology can be used to promote the delivery of interventions to patients, which in turn increases efficacy. This review can help researchers investigate the efficacy of family-based interventions for promoting diabetes management by designing culturally appropriate study protocols and interventions.
Surface Rupture and Fault Characteristics Associated with the 2020 Magnitude (MW) 6.6 Masbate Earthquake, Masbate Island, Philippines
Authors: Llamas Deo Carlo E. , Marfito Bryan J. , Cruz Ronald Dela , Aurelio Mario 
Published: October 2023

The magnitude (M) 6.6 earthquake that
struck Masbate Island on 18 August 2020 offers a unique opportunity to
investigate the slip and seismic behavior of the Philippine Fault in the
Masbate region. In this study, we employ InSAR, seismicity analysis, and
field investigations to comprehensively characterize the coseismic and
postseismic slip associated with the event. Our findings reveal a
50-km-long fault rupture along the Masbate segment of the Philippine
Fault, with ~23 km surface rupture mapped onshore,
despite the occurrence of interseismic creep. The slip distribution
demonstrates decreasing displacements northwestward towards the creeping
section, with a maximum left-lateral displacement of 0.97 m near the
epicenter. Toward the southeast offshore, the rupture terminates at
a fault left stepover. While the surface rupture appears relatively
straight and narrowly concentrated, the secondary ruptures and mapped
offshore faults reveal a more complex transtensional fault structure in
the vicinity of Cataingan Bay. This fault complexity represents an
asperity that facilitates high-stress accumulation and rupture
initiation. Postseismic slip persists for several months along the
onshore creeping segment. We derived a slip rate of 2.8 to 4.3 cm/year
from long-term and short-term slip measurements. Furthermore, we
calculated a recurrence interval of 16 to 41 years for earthquakes
similar to the 2020 Masbate earthquake. Our study highlights how
heterogeneity in fault properties, including geometry and coupling
state, influences the distribution of slip and magnitude of earthquakes.
The 2020 Masbate earthquake provides valuable insights into the rupture
dynamics and fault behavior of the Philippine Fault in the Masbate
region.
COVID-19 and Emergency Online Learning: Perspective of Learners towards Communication Effect, Satisfaction and Productivity Level
Authors: Mohd Nor Khalijah binti , Mohd Kodri Aida Nur binti , Ahmad Nurbarirah binti 
Published: October 2023

The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted universities worldwide, necessitating a swift transition from traditional face-to-face learning to online learning within a remarkably short time frame to ensure academic continuity. This study aims to explore COVID-19 and Emergency Online Learning: Perspective of Learners towards Communication Effect, Satisfaction and Productivity Level. Specifically, this study focuses on the experiences of BA118 students at UiTM Melaka and their communication with lecturers. Furthermore, the study aims to discover the satisfaction levels of BA118 students at UiTM Melaka in relation to online classes and to describe how online learning impacts student’s productivity. The findings presented in this paper are based on interviews conducted with a randomly selected group of 10 students who enrolled in the Diploma in Office Management and Technology (BA118) at UiTM Melaka.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ANDROID DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY LEARNING DILENGKAPI VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Khotimah Apriana Khusnul , Sudarman Sudarman , Agustina Rina 
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan modul pembelajaran berbasis android dengan model discovery learning dilengkapi video pembelajaran yang memenuhi kriteria valid dan praktis. penelitian menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE (Analiysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan angket. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah instrumen angket validitas dan instrumen kepraktisan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data validasi dan kepraktisan produk. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pengembangan disimpulkan bahwa modul pembelajaran berbasis android dengan model discovery learning dilengkapi video pembelajaran mendapatkan hasil, yaitu modul dinyatakan sangat valid dengan presentase 80,53% oleh ahli materi dan sangat valid dengan presentase 86,92% oleh ahli media, sehingga didapat rata-rata kevalidan kedua ahli dengan presentase 83,73%, dan modul dinyatakan praktis oleh peserta didik dengan presentase 77,98%.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL BERBASIS RME DISERTAI NILAI-NILAI ISLAM PADA MATERI ARITMATIKA SOSIAL
Authors: Nurjanah Nikmatul , Rahmawati Dwi , Andayani Sutrisni 
Published: October 2023

The aims of this research is 1) to determine the process of developing RME modules accompanied by Islamic values ​​in social arithmetic material in class VII at SMP Negeri 1 Mataram Baru (2) to determine the validity and practicality of Realistic Mathematics-based modules. RME is accompanied by Islamic values ​​on social arithmetic material in class VII at SMP Negeri 1 Mataram Baru. This research is development research using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Mataram Baru. The research subjects were students in class VII at SMP Negeri 1 Mataram Baru. The study object is a module based on RME accompanied by Islamic values. The type of data in this research is quantitative and qualitative data. The data collection instruments used were the validation questionnaire sheet and the practicality questionnaire sheet. (1) the modules developmen process, namely through the stages carriednoutis the analysis stage of students needs, the disign stage is the process of preparing the framework.the development stage modules is the ceration of a learning modules which is then validation and test results (2) it can be concluded that the RME based module with Islamic values ​​in social arithmetic material is declared very valid and very practical. Based on the validity test, with a validity percentage of 86.6%. Based on the practicality test results, a modules based on RME accompanied by Islamic values were stated to be very practical with a practicality percentage of 90%.
PEIA: 1° Encuentro Interuniversitario de Avicultura
Authors: Cardaci Paola Patricia 
Published: October 2023

Instituciones organizadoras
Cátedra de Producción de Aves y Pilíferos de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Docentes de avicultura de la carrera de Ingeniería Agronómica y de la Especialización en Producción Avícola de la Universidad Nacional de Luján
Objetivos de la actividad
Reunir a los docentes encargados de la enseñanza de la avicultura en carreras de nivel terciario, universitario de grado y de posgrado de Argentina, en conjunto con integrantes del sector avícola
Desarrollar una jornada de carácter académico y científico para el intercambio de conocimientos y actualización sobre la formación de los profesionales de la actividad avícola