bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Double-layered Paper-based Analytical Device for Determination of Iron in Water Samples based on Standard Addition Method
Authors: Srikritsadawong Pongpichet , Sookpotarom Punyapat , Thongchan Surachet , Choengchan Nathawut 
Published: October 2023

A simple method for the determination of iron involved a novel paper-based analytical device (PAD) was developed. The PAD was composed of two layers. Each layer contained a circular hydrophilic reservoir (10 mm Ø) that was situated in a rectangular filter paper (25 Î 25 mm2). The hydrophobic area was created by painting the paper with a “waterproof” glue. The top and the bottom layers were assigned as “the filtration” and “the detection” platforms, respectively. The procedure was started by pipetting an aliquot of bathophenanthroline (Bphen) onto the hydrophilic zone of the bottom layer followed by spiking of standard solutions (0.1-0.5 mgL-1 Fe2+). The red complex was developed. Then, the top and the bottom layers were assembled by two-sided mounting tape. Later, a water sample was dropped onto the top layer, which removed (filtered) any suspended particles in the water sample. When the filtrate was exposed to the bottom layer, a further colored product formed. The bottom layer was removed and placed in a light-controlled box, and the optical image of the product was captured using a smartphone. Its intensity was evaluated through ImageJTM. Linear standard addition plots were obtained (r2 > 0.99). The PAD provided high precision (RSD < 6%) with good recovery (92.6-102%). It was applied to the analysis of drinking, tap, canal and river water samples without any prior filtration. The iron amounts were compared to the results obtained by the spectrophotometric method, and there was not significantly difference at 95% confidence (Paired-t test, n = 5 samples, tstat = 2.68, tcri = 2.78).
Actualización en el uso de corticoides como terapia de mantenimiento en pacientes con Pancreatitis Autoinmune
Authors: López López Sofia Monserrath , Orellana Bernal Paola Verónica 
Published: October 2023

Introducción: la pancreatitis autoinmune (PAI) tiene una prevalencia de 4.6/100,000 y una incidencia de 1.4/100,000 en Japón. El tipo 1 predomina en oriente, siendo el 96% de casos en Japón y 80% en Europa y EE. UU.
Objetivo: describir el uso de corticoides como terapia de mantenimiento en pacientes con pancreatitis autoinmune.
Desarrollo: Los estudios revelan la eficacia de los corticoides en la terapia de mantenimiento de la PAI, logrando hasta un 92.6% de remisión. Se asocian con una disminución significativa del diámetro del quiste pancreático, tasas de respuesta más altas y mayor desaparición de quistes en un año. Las tasas de recaída varían con la duración del tratamiento, siendo menores con tratamientos prolongados y uso rutinario de tratamiento de mantenimiento con glucocorticoides.
Concusiones: Los estudios revisados destacan la eficacia de los corticoides en el tratamiento de la PAI. Los pacientes tratados con corticoides muestran una menor proporción de cambio en el diámetro del quiste, una tasa de respuesta más alta y una rápida desaparición de quistes en comparación con aquellos sin corticoides.
Enhancing Cybersecurity Defense of IoT Ecosystem Using Blockchain
Authors: Setia Prashant , Sandosh S  
Published: October 2023

The expansion of IoT devices over the past years has led to the development of smart ecosystems susceptible to cyberattacks. These ecosystems include smart industries and smart home security systems. However, when these devices are widely deployed and generate significant amounts of data, this data must be securely stored on the cloud to prevent it from being compromised by serious cyber attacks. Although traditional security methods partly meet the need to protect the privacy and security of smart IoT ecosystems, their centralized structure and limited computing power make them inefficient. However, recent advancements in blockchain technology have made it possible to employ decentralized architectures to enhance the cybersecurity defense mechanisms of IoT ecosystems. The utilization of blockchain-enabled methodologies is considered one of the most auspicious advancements in the domain of the IoT. These techniques offer a secure and decentralized mode of communication among internet-connected devices.
This study presents a blockchain-based novel framework to enhance the cybersecurity measures of smart IoT ecosystem installations. The proposed framework prioritizes the immutability of devices and users present in such environments and incorporates smart contracts to ensure their overall security. Furthermore, the system includes a module for regularly verifying the firmware of connected devices by comparing them to the valid firmware hashes present in the smart contract's storage. The proposed approach has also come up with the idea of blacklisting the malicious IP addresses trying to connect with IoT ecosystems network.
Aproximações entre famílias, leitura e letramento: uma relação partilhada
Authors: De Oliveira Rejane Sandra Dantas , Coenga Rosemar Eurico 
Published: October 2023

Esse artigo tem como objetivo apresentar algumas considerações referente a parceria entre a escola e a família, no contexto do letramento, pensando assim sobre a relevância dessa parceria na alfabetização dos nossos alunos. Uma vez que essa parceria traz contribuições para a avanço das crianças na construção do processo de ensino – aprendizagem, na consolidação das habilidades e competências. Assim partiu – se dos questionamentos: qual a importância da família na vida da criança em período de alfabetização? Que conceitos embasam o letramento e a relevância da família no contexto escolar? Para explorar algumas teorias a respeito desse tema, a pesquisa foi bibliográfica, com análise qualitativa. Os autores tomados como base metodológica foram Soares (1998), Colomer (2021), Coenga (2010), Cosson (2020) Balça (2017). Percebemos que a participação da família na trajetória escolar da criança, contribui de modo significativo, a interação família e escola são imprescindível para que a educação aconteça com qualidade. A escola como detentora dos conhecimentos, e a família como base na construção do ser social, precisam mutuamente desenvolver uma parceria a fim de contribuir no desenvolvimento integral do estudante.
Oral Communication Skills Among English-Majored Graduates: A Survey of Those at Companies in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
Authors: Tran Du Thanh , Mai Ngan Thi Ngoc 
Published: October 2023

Background: This study examines the oral communication skills of English-majored graduates and addresses the challenges they encounter in effectively communicating in English.

Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 150 graduates from a university in Binh Duong province, yielding valuable insights into their language proficiency and practical experience since graduation. The majority of participants had less than four years of real-world experience, with varied levels of English oral communication development.

Results: Linguistic problems identified included pronunciation errors, ambiguous sentences, and inappropriate sentence structures. Non-linguistic challenges included a lack of interest, shyness, difficulty finding ideas during conversations, nervousness, feeling uncomfortable, and concern about maintaining face. Interviews with ten graduates further confirmed these issues, highlighting limited specialized vocabulary, pronunciation difficulties, and self-confidence as common challenges. Strategies proposed for addressing these challenges include dedicating more time, using subtitles while watching movies or listening to music, and engaging with foreigners for practice.

Conclusion: This research contributes to the understanding of oral communication challenges faced by English-majored graduates and provides recommendations for improving their skills.
Impact Digital Banking Development on the Business Efficiency: A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Vietnam
Authors: Nga Lu Phi , Tam Phan Thanh 
Published: October 2023

Objective: The article's goal is to explore the policy factors affecting the development of digital banking to improve the business efficiency of commercial banks and policy recommendations for developing digital banking services.

Method: The study applied qualitative and quantitative approaches to process data through SPSS 20.0 and Amos software. The authors surveyed 750 staffs working for 25 commercial banks in Vietnam. This study used descriptive statistical tools, measuring scales with Cronbach's Alpha for structural equation modeling (SEM).

Results: the article's value is to measure the policy factors affecting the development of digital banking to improve the business efficiency of commercial banks. From that,. The article's novelty has three key factors influencing the development of digital banking and business efficiency, with a significance of 1.0 percent.

Conclusions: The Fourth Industrial Revolution substantially impacted all aspects of life, and the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide catalyzed the demand for services. The digital platform has been increasing rapidly. As one of the fields that soon caught up with the change of technology, banks quickly approached, changed their business models, organized business, and provided innovative products and services to bring about innovative products and services. Finally, the study's original is to support policymakers and managers of banks in developing digital banking.
Tecendo algumas razões para o uso da Insubordinação Criativa como Ação de Resistência pelo Campo da Educação Matemática
Authors: Cardoso Wguineuma Pereira Avelino , Gutierre Liliane dos Santos 
Published: October 2023

O propósito deste artigo é discutir a Insubordinação Criativa (IC) como ação de resistência pelo campo da Educação Matemática (EM), em especial na formação inicial do educador matemático. Para tal, procuramos responder a seguintes questão: Quais as razões e o papel do uso da IC como ação de resistência? Identifica-se historicamente na trajetória de consolidação do campo da EM alguns conflitos e tensões entre professores de Matemática e educadores matemáticos, advindos do reconhecimento e demarcação de um campo de formação e pesquisa. De modo que, esses conflitos e tensões desafiam o educador matemático a ter uma postura de resistência para defender seu campo profissional. E ainda que seja um campo relativamente novo têm se desenvolvido bastante, tanto no âmbito acadêmico da formação de educadores matemáticos como no âmbito científico das pesquisas. Dessa forma, entendemos que os conflitos e tensões, mesmo não sendo, mas, tão evidentes quanto no início da institucionalização da EM, ainda aparecem de forma explicita ou implicitamente nas relações profissionais e nas práticas pedagógicas. Tais comportamentos podem trazer prejuízo para a formação inicial do educador matemático, contribuindo com concepções de resistência às práticas da EM. Nessa perspectiva, fizemos estudos bibliográficos quanto aos conceitos de IC e campo científico, bem como suas relações com ações de resistência na Educação. Como resultado apontamos que a IC poderá promover ações de resistência Subversivamente Responsável por uma Educação justa e de qualidade. E indicamos essa discussão para fortalecer, reconhecer e legitimar o campo de formação de futuros educadores matemáticos.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Inovasi Permainan Edukasi Pemrograman Dasar Kelas X Teknik Komputer Jaringan Berbasis Scramsis Game
Authors: Sasmita  , Mustari Lamada  , Muh. Yusuf Mappeasse  
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran Pemrograman Dasar yang berbasis Scramsis Game dan menguji kualitas Game Scramsis (Scramble Sintak) berdasarkan pada standar kualitas ISO 25010. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan atau Reseach and Development dengan menggunakan model pengembangan waterfall yang meliputi komunikasi, perenanaan, pemodelan, konstruksi dan distribusi. uji kualitas functional Suitability dilakukan oleh 2 orang ahli media, sedangkan uji usability dilakukan oleh siswa kelas X TKJ SMK 10 Makassar. Hasil Penelitian ini adalah : (1) Game Scramsis (Scramble Sintak) memiliki enam menu utama yaitu ayo main, cara main, profil, pegaturan, petunjuk, materi dan menu komunikasi dengan defeloper. Scramsis (Scramble Sintak) memiliki tiga level yang berbeda tingkat kesulitannya. Game Scramsis (Scramble Sintak) mendapatkan skor 86% pada uji kualitas functional suitability yang berarti sangat baik, X=1 pada pengujian kualitas compatibilty sehingga disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi game berada pada kategori baik. Sedangkan analisis usability yang dilakukan pengujian dengan 2 tahap yaitu pengujian kelompok kecil diperoleh 85% berdasarkan penilaian user berada pada kualifikasi sangat baik dan pengujian kelompok besar diperoleh 94% berdasarkan penilaian user berada pada kualifikasi sangat baik. Pengujian usability secara keseluruhan terdapat 30 responden.
Revitalisasi Budaya Lokal dalam Rangka Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Pada Lingkungan Sekolah (Studi Pada SMP Negeri 3 Minasa Ten’ne Kabupaten Pangkep)
Authors: Muhammad Asriadi  , Sukri Badaruddin  , Masni  
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan usaha sekolah dalam revitalisasi budaya lokal dalam rangka penguatan pendidikan karakter pada lingkungan sekolah di SMP Negeri 3 Minasa Te’ne Kabupaten Pangkep. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif untuk melihat strategi sekolah dalam menumbuhkan nilai kearifan lokal dalam rangka penguatan Pendidikan karakter di lingkungan sekolah, informan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari kepala sekolah, guru dan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses implementasi nilai-nilai budaya lokal melalui kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dilakukan dengan memobilisasi kegiatan-kegiatan organisasi disekolah seperti Osis, Pramuka, PMR, Rohis, dan program ekstrakurikuler lainnya. Organisasi sekolah disetting agar mampu memobilisasi cita-cita dalam rangka membangun karakter dan kepribadian peserta didik sehingga dengan sendirinya akan membentuk pribadi peserta didik yang baik dan santun. hasil pengamatan yang diperoleh melalui observasi langsung pada subjek penelitian terlihat bahwa peserta didik di SMP Negeri 3 Minasa Te’ne menunjukkan pribadi yang baik, jujur, toleransi yang merepresentasikan nilai tabe’ (permisi/sopan-santun) dalam aktivitas sosial disekolah. Selain itu mereka juga menunjukkan sikap bekerja keras, kreatif, inovatif merepresentasikan nilai assamaturu’ (bekerjasama) dalam kegiatan-kegiatan baik dalam belajar dikelas hingga dalam kegiatan berorganisasi. Terlihat juga sikap rapi, peduli lingkungan yang merepresentasikan nilai tangkasa’ (bersih) dalam proses sosial dilingkungan sekolah. Guru berperan sebagai pelaku utama dalam membantu pengimplementasian pendidikan karakter melalui nilai-nilai budaya lokal kepada peserta didik terlihat berdasarkan interpretasi pada deskripsi yang dipaparkan diatas, yaitu dalam mewujudkan fungsinya sebagai motor penggerak dalam merealisasikan strategi-strategi yang dibangun dalam rangka membentuk pribadi-pribadi yang memiliki kompetensi tidak hanya pada ranah kognitif tetapi juga pada ranah spiritual dan emosional melalui kegiatan-kegiatan yang sifatnya membangun karakter peserta didik. Kegiatan yang dimaksud dioptimalkan agar terkonstruksi dengan baik dalam membentuk karakter peserta didik baik melalui kehadiran visual guru dalam kelas atau kegiatan maupun dalam lingkungan pergaulan atau proses sosial yang dijalani.
PENGEMBANGAN VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN TARI TOPENG DALEM ARSA WIJAYA VERSI I WAYAN SUMANAYA DI SMA DHARMA PRAJA DENPASAR
Authors: Ardana I Kadek Novi , Seramasara I Gusti Ngurah , Putra I Gede Gunadi 
Published: October 2023

Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya adalah salah satu jenis tari putra halus yang dijadikan materi pelajaran di SMA Dharma Praja Denpasar, tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya adalah transformasi dari cerita panji dalam panggambuhan. Sampai saat ini tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya diminati siswa karena sebagai bahan materi pembelajaran di kelas X yaitu mengenal tari tradisi. Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan peneliti disekolah SMA Dharma Praja Denpasar yaitu menggunakan metode ceramah tanpa dilengkapi video pembelajaran dan guru yang mengajarkan seorang perempuan kurang begitu mahir untuk menari putra. Tujuan penelitian pengembangan ini (1) Mendeskripsikan proses pembuatan video pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya Versi I Wayan Sumanaya; (2) Mendeskripsikan hasil validasi ahli seni tari, media, dan guru seni tari terhadap video pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya Versi I Wayan Sumanaya; (3) Mendeskripsikan validasi siswa dalam uji coba perorangan terhadap video pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya Versi I Wayan Sumanaya pada siswa SMA Dharma Praja Denpasar; (4) Mendeskripsikan validasi siswa dalam uji coba kelompok kecil terhadap video pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya Versi I Wayan Sumanaya pada siswa SMA Dharma Praja Denpasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode research and development (R&D) dan proses penelitiannya melalui (1) tahap pra pengembangan, (2) tahap pengembangan, (3) tahap pasca pengembangan. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan angket (kuesioner) yang dilengkapi dengan komentar dan saran dari subyek uji coba. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis secara kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian uji ahli tari, ahli media dan guru seni tari terhadap video pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya ada dalam kategori sangat layak dan tidak perlu direvis. Hasil uji coba perorangan dan kelompok kecil terhadap pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wjaya pada siswa SMA Dharma Praja Denpasar menunjukan bahwa video pembelajaran tari Topeng Dalem Arsa Wijaya sangat layak dan tidak perlu direvisi.
How have the Volume and Backlog of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Cases Changed during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Authors: Pearson Zachary C. , Agarwal Amil R. , Kreulen R. Timothy , Haft Mark , Gu Alex , Best Matthew J. , Srikumaran Uma 
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND As COVID-19 rapidly propagated, many institutions were forced to respond with suspension in all elective surgical procedures, including primary and revision Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA). In 2021, the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) removed primary and revision TSA from the Inpatient-Only-List (IPO). These rapid changes created uncertainty surrounding the potential backlog of patients that healthcare systems could face. The purpose of this study is to observe the change in volume as well as proportion of TSA performed in the outpatient setting. METHODS Patients who underwent primary and revision elective TSA from January 2018 to April 2021 were identified using the Pearldiver database. Descriptive analysis was utilized to report the monthly changes in elective TSA volume and the proportion of the volume performed in the outpatient setting. A linear forecast analysis using historical data was utilized to determine the expected volume and proportion of TSA cases performed on an outpatient basis during the pandemic period. This was compared to the observed case volume and setting. RESULTS Within 3 months following suspension, the total volume had returned to expected for both primary and revision TSA. Those performed in the outpatient setting significantly increased throughout the pandemic, with the largest peak following January 2020. By April 2021, four months after the CMS removal of TSA from the IPO list, the backlog of primary TSA volume had decreased by 30.8% with respect that in December 2020. For revision TSA, the backlog was entirely overcome by April 2021 as there was an observed decrease of 131% with respect that in December 2020. CONCLUSION The backlog for both primary and revision TSA from the beginning of the pandemic has decreased. The observed decrease did not seem to start until January 2021 following CMS’ removal of TSA from the IPO list. Therefore, the reduction in the backlog may be associated with the increased utilization of outpatient primary and revision TSA.
Interpretation Methods of the Constitution in German Constitutionalism (Distinct Aspects)
Authors: Erkvania Tinatin 
Published: October 2023

At this stage of development, it is vital for the science of Georgian constitutional law to actively conduct comparative-legal studies in order to perceive better both their own (constitutional) identity and the experience of other legal cultures and the prospects of integrating their best practices into the national legal system.
The article analyzes the key issues for the theory of constitutional law (distinct spectrum), in the context of interpretation methods of the constitution seeing the example of the German constitutionalist discourse, which in turn, is essential considering the science of European constitutional law, on the subject of perceiving and determining the worth schemes of basic human rights and, in general, understanding the essence of constitutionalism.
Normative Regulation of the President's Veto in Georgian Legal Reality
Authors: Matcharadze Zurab , Javakhishvili Paata 
Published: October 2023

In modern constitutionalism, the mechanism of checks and balances between the highest executive bodies is one of the main characteristics of a legal and democratic state. The interaction of the government branches is limited by the constitution and includes many tools, among which the right of the head of a state to make the reasoned statements on the law adopted by the legislative body and return the law to political discussions, must be highlighted. This right, which is often specified as the presidential veto in republican countries, has an exceptional importance in terms of the practical implementation of checks and balances principle.
In Georgian legal reality, constitutionalization of the presidential veto is connected to adoption of the Constitution in 1995. Since this period, the procedural rules defined by the Constitution of Georgia have undergone many changes, and finally, on the basis of the constitutional reform of 2017, they were formed with the current version. The abovementioned constitutional reform led to a new regulation of the president's involvement in the legislative process. The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss issues related to the normative regulation of the president’s veto.
The Problematic Issues of Jury Selection
Authors: Akubardia Irina 
Published: October 2023

It is known that the jury is not an institutionally separate legal entity. It functions alongside the Court of First Instance and is a special form of administration of justice. Unlike ordinary proceedings when a judge makes a decision based on the law, a jury trial relies on the opinions of ordinary citizens applying to their "inner voice" - conscience, "common sense", folk wisdom and intelligence, public morality, sense of justice. That is why jury trial is considered the highest expression of democracy. It is an interesting institution in many ways. The article reviews the problematic issues of jury selection.
The article analyses theoretical and practical aspects of selecting non-professional judges, the preconditions of their selection, recusals and the jury composition. Legislative changes have been evaluated positively, but there are still challenges. Accordingly, the problems associated with jury selection are identified and the specific recommendations are made to prevent the process from delaying and choose independent, unbiased jurors.