bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Current Fundamental Competences - The Specifics of the Teaching Profession
Authors: Mara Elena-Lucia , Morar Lucia-Larissa 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The design, implementation and evaluation of the initial and continuous training programs for teaching staff are based on the competence approach model, as a way of defining and recognizing training results. Competences are defined as integrative sets of knowledge, skills, motivations and attitudes that mediate professional behaviour and guarantee expert action in specific fields and contexts of activity for the teaching profession. The main fields in which the competences corresponding to the teaching profession are defined and according to which the continuous training programs are designed, realized and evaluated, are: the specialty field, corresponding to the educational disciplines and the teaching position held by the teaching staff; the field of pedagogy and educational psychology; the field of didactics/specialized didactics; the field of educational management and school legislation; the field of information and communication techniques applied in teaching and learning processes, in institutional management and data management. The competence system on which this methodology is based takes over and adapts to the specifics of the teaching profession and to the requirements of Romanian pre-university education the categories and levels of competence with which the European Qualifications Framework and the National Qualifications Framework in higher education operate. The system operates with two fundamental categories of competences: professional competences: cognitive competences; functional-action skills; and transversal skills: role skills; to which the intercultural and interrelationship competence is added, the competence meant to ensure well-being and the competence to support the environment, according to what is stated by the OECD in the PISA Global Competence Framework, The European Sustainability Competence Framework, The Council of Europe Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Cultures. The pedagogic practice internship involves a set of activities of observation, analysis and support of lessons, all under the guidance of a pedagogic practice mentor. The research method used was the survey, the questionnaire instrument being used in order to interview the students of the “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Faculty of Letters and Arts and Faculty of Social and Human Sciences.
Components of the Tactical Athlete Model
Authors: Martinescu-Bădălan Fabiana , Macovei Crenguţa-Mihaela 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Sport is a basic pillar in the training of any military, be it NCO or officer. Primarily, tactical fitness refers to the type of fitness required to assist active duty military, police, firefighters, and other professions who must be the first at the scene in the case of an emergency. It also applies to those who want to serve in the military or other similar professions. Last but not least, it also applies to everyone who wants to be in better physical condition to survive a potentially dangerous situation, such as a natural disaster or saving someone from a burning house until the fire department and the paramedics arrives. Tactical fitness is the difference between life and death in these circumstances. Sometimes the question must be asked if we are prepared enough to save ourselves or save someone from a disaster. Many people working in these fields need to know how to properly prepare their workouts to fit the needs of demanding schedules and jobs. For those who do not work in these fields, just being able to save themselves or a family member from situations that require endurance, strength and physical discipline is reason enough to train in a certain way, at a certain standard.
The Communication Between Doctor and Vulnerable Groups from a Multicultural Perspective
Authors: Paşca Maria-Dorina 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In a world where population is growing and the percentage of vulnerable groups is increasing, cultural sensitivity requires very special attention. It is not surprising that cultural factors play a very important role in the healing process, outlining the response to disease and treatment. From Hippocratic Oath to the Romanian legal texts, all argue for a conduit for patients regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, religion. The vulnerable groups are: minorities, people with disabilities, pregnant women, children, whose self-image, and whose hole life is affected, the more they are under the influence of a medical context. We are the richest when we have health, and we are entitled to it, all of us, regardless of where we come from and where we are headed. In this context, medical communication with vulnerable groups has its specificity, given both the professional ethics and the cultural traditions of those concerned.
Social Values, Attitudes and Gender Stereotypes in Romania
Authors: Rusu Raluca 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In this paper we will analyze the value orientation of Romanians, starting from the indicators from the Word Values Survey (is a global network of social scientists studying changing values and their impact on social and political life) which are based on the value change model of R. Inglehart (2005). The author configures a cultural map of the world, based on two axes: traditional values versus secular-rational values and survival values versus self-expression values. Starting from these axes, the author identifies the orientations of the predominant values of the societies. In Romania, the traditional and survival values are more specific, so the orientation towards the acceptance of different ones is weaker, including what concerns gender values. As a result, stereotypes, including gender stereotypes, still work.
Neurotrophin-3 gene polymorphism in schizophrenia and its relation with diseases severity and cognitive dysfunction
Authors: Keshri Neha , Nandeesha Hanumanthappa , Rajappa Medha , Menon Vikas 
Published: July 2023

Objectives:
Synaptic plasticity markers are known to alter in schizophrenia. The objective of the study was to investigate the genotype and allele frequency of neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) gene polymorphism (rs6489630, rs6332, and rs11063714) and plasma NT-3 levels in schizophrenia and their relation with cognitive status.

Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted on 216 Schizophrenia patients and 216 controls. Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of NT-3 and its plasma levels were assessed in both groups. Cognitive status was evaluated using Addenbrooke Cognitive examination-III scores.

Results:
The rs6489630 polymorphism was found to be significantly associated with the severity of schizophrenia (P = 0.004). The CT genotype (P = 0.02, OR = 1.631 [1.10–2.43]) and minor allele T (P = 0.004, OR = 1.58 [1.16–2.16]) of rs6489630 conferred an increased susceptibility to develop schizophrenia. The rs6332 variant was found to affect cognitive status significantly in schizophrenia (P = 0.040), and memory dysfunction was seen in individuals with AG (P < 0.01) and AA variant (P = 0.03) of rs6332.

Conclusion:
We conclude that SNPs of NT-3 enhance the risk of schizophrenia and are related to cognitive dysfunction.
Lumbar facet joint arthrosis on magnetic resonance imaging and its association with low back pain in a selected Ghanaian population
Authors: Dzefi-Tettey Klenam , Edzie Emmanuel Kobina Mesi , Mensah Simpson Kudjo , Osei Samson , Piersson Albert Dayor , Amedi Michael Kofi , Asemah Abdul Raman , Kusodzi Henry 
Published: July 2023

Objectives:
Facet joint arthrosis is a common radiologic finding but remains controversial as a source of low back pain. We conducted a study to evaluate some of the potential risk factors contributing to the development of facet joint arthrosis, such as age, gender, and body mass index (BMI). The study aimed at establishing an association between these factors and facet joint arthrosis in the Ghanaian population, as a foundation for further research on low back pain.

Materials and Methods:
This was a retrospective study done at the Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital from January 2019 to December 2021. The study population included all cases referred to our department with complaints of low back pain. Patients below 18 years and those with a history of congenital lesions, trauma, infection, and malignancies were excluded. A total of 1017 cases were identified with facet joint arthrosis. The mean difference in age and BMI between males and females was compared using an independent sample t-test. Statistical association was done using Pearson’s Chi-square test. P ≤ 0.05 was used as statistical significance.

Results:
Majority of the study subjects were overweight with a mean BMI of 27.31 ± 5.37 kg/m2. The mean age was 53.61 ± 16.22 years, and majority were within the age of 51–60 years. Age was significantly associated with the prevalence of facet joint arthrosis.

Conclusion:
The prevalence of facet joint arthrosis is significantly associated with increasing age but not with the BMI. Lumbar facet joint arthrosis is more prevalent in women than in men, which may be due to the sensitivity of cartilage to female sex hormones.
Analisis Kinerja Saham dan Rasio Keuangan Pada Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JPFA)
Authors: Rizki Akbarianto Binas Samudra  , Daud Syah Habibi  , Syahwani Asty , Lesia Fatma Ginoga  , Resti Jayeng Ramadhanti  
Published: July 2023

Analysis of the selection of stocks to invest can be seen by measuring stock performance based on stock returns and risks that will be borne by investors. Beside of stock performance, investors also pay attention to the company's financial performance by calculating the company's financial ratios. This study aims to determine the stock performance and financial ratios of the JAPFA Comfeed Indonesia (Tbk) company. The analytical method in this study uses secondary data in the form of stock price data and company financial reports. The results of the study show that returns for the August 2022 period produce better returns. Meanwhile, September 2022 experienced a drastic decrease from the previous year so that it experienced a loss. The average risk value for August 2022 is 1.87% and September 2022 is 1.40%. Macro analysis can be seen that the company still imports raw materials by 30%, so the company is more consistent in managing finances, controlling cash wisely, and focusing on increasing efficiency and profitability. The results of the analysis in this study indicate that JAPFA's financial ratios can be categorized as quite good.
Abstrak
Analisis pemilihan saham untuk berinvestasi dapat dilihat dengan melakukan pengukuran kinerja saham berdasarkan return saham dan risiko yang akan ditanggung oleh investor. Selain kinerja saham, investor juga memperhatikan kinerja keuangan perusahaan dengan menghitung rasio keuangan perusahaan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui bagaimana kinerja saham dan rasio keuangan perusahaan pada JAPFA Comfeed Indonesia (Tbk). Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang berasal dari data harga saham dan laporan keuangan perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan return untuk periode bulan Agustus tahun 2022 menghasilkan return yang lebih baik. Sedangkan, bulan September 2022 mengalami penurunan drastis dari tahun sebelumnya sehingga mengalami loss. Nilai rata-rata risiko Agustus 2022 1,87% dan September 2022 1,40%. Analisis makro dapat dilihat perusahaan masih impor bahan baku sebesar 30%, maka perusahaan lebih konsisten dalam mengelola keuangan, mengendalikan kas dengan bijaksana, serta fokus dalam peningkatan efisiensi dan profitabilitas. Hasil analisis dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rasio keuangan Perusahaan JAPFA dapat dikategorikan cukup baik.
Preparation Activated Carbon from Scrap Tires by Microwave Assisted KOH Activation for Removal Emulsified Oil
Authors: Majeed Najwa Saber , Sabbar Huda Adil , Al-Musawi Nawar O. A. 
Published: July 2023

In this paper activated carbon adsorbents produced from waste tires by chemical activation methods and application of microwave assisted KOH activation. The influence of radiation time, radiation power, and impregnation ratio on the yield and oil removal which is one of the major environmental issues nowadays and considered persistent environmental contaminants and many of them are suspected of being carcinogenic. Based on Box-Wilson central composite design, polynomial models were developed to correlate the process variables to the two responses. From the analysis of variance the significant variables on each response were identified. Optimum conditions of 4 min radiation time, 700 W radiation power and 0.5 g/g impregnation ratio gave 205.8749 mg/g oil removal and 35.19618 % yield. The characteristics of the AC were examined by pore structure analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).The BET surface area and total pore volume were identified to be 374.594 m²/g and 0.2039 m³/g, respectively.
ANALISIS SEBARAN HASIL HUTAN JENIS KAYU BULAT DI INDONESIA MENGGUNAKAN ANALISIS KORESPONDENSI
Authors: Rivqy Ramadhani Putra Dipha  , Khadijah Shafa , Nugroho Risky , Eka Lestari Karunia , Rahmawati Utami Marsah 
Published: July 2023

Produksi hasil hutan jenis kayu bulat dipengaruhi oleh faktor geografis seperti letak geografis hutan penghasil kayu yang tersebar di pulau-pulau di Indonesia. Statistik produksi kehutanan Indonesia pada 2020 telah dirilis oleh BPS-Statistics Indonesia dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Artikel ini menyajikan perspektif lain dari yang telah dipublikasikan oleh BPS-Statistics Indonesia. Analisis sebaran hasil hutan jenis kayu bulat di Indonesia dilakukan dengan pendekatan grafis menggunakan analisis korespondensi. Keterkaitan antara produksi hasil hutan jenis kayu bulat berdasarkan pulau di Indonesia beserta kontribusinya, diidentifikasi dan diinterpretasikan melalui plot asimetris dan biplot kontribusi. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa terdapat keterkaitan yang erat antara jenis kayu akasia dengan Pulau Sumatra, kelompok meranti dengan Pulau Kalimantan, kelompok indah dengan Jawa, dan kelompok eboni dengan Pulau Maluku & Papua. Lebih lanjut, kelompok meranti merupakan kategori jenis kayu yang memiliki kontribusi paling besar di dalam analisis.

Kata kunci: analisis korespondensi, produksi kayu bulat, plot asimetris, biplot kontribusi
PEMILAH KOTAK SUSU OTOMATIS BERDASARKAN WARNA
Authors: Agusti Ananda Budi , Khamdi Nur , Jaenudin Jajang , Rahmawaty Made 
Published: July 2023

Sebuah warna produk akan menggambarkan rasa dari sebuah rasa susu. Dalam pengemasan produk akan disesuaikan dengan satu warna atau satu rasa, maka dari itu dibutuhkan proses pemilahan produk berdasarkan warna produk atau rasa produk. Belakangan ini banyak bermunculan industri yang menciptakan produk-produk berkualitas, produk-produk ini kebanyakan menggunakan kemasan seperti kardus, namun proses pemilahan warna dilakukan secara manual. Pesanan produk yang sangat banyak tentunya akan sangat merepotkan apabila proses pemilahan masih dilakukan secara manual. Maka dibuat Pemilah Kotak Susu Otomatis Berdasarkan Warna, dengan tinggi 40 cm, lebar 60 cm, panjang 75 cm, dikontrol dengan mikrokontroler Arduino dan sensor warna untuk bagian pemilahan warnanya dan ditampung di wadah yang sesuai dengan warna produk yang dideteksi sensor warna. Untuk pemilahan kotak dilakukan dengan meletakkan kotak(produk) pada konveyor yang melewati sensor warna TCS230, sehingga memisahkan susu berdasarkan warna kotak(produk) susunya. Proses berlangsung bila infrared pada tempat pendeteksi, mendeteksi adanya kotak atau produk yang akan melewati sensor warna TCS230 sesuai warna kotak susu (pink, coklat, dan biru). Jika tidak sesuai, maka kotak(produk) akan dilewatkan menuju ke kardus susu yang sesuai dengan warna kotak(produk) yang dideteksi sensor warna.Setelah dilakukan pengujian sebanyak 10 kali pengujian, pemilahan ketiga warna kotak menunjukkan tingkat keberhasilan 100%.

Kata kunci: Mikrokontroler, konveyor, sensor infrared, sensor warna TCS230
Distinctive visual tasks for characterizing mild cognitive impairment and dementia using oculomotor behavior
Authors: Rane Dharma , Dash Deba Prasad , Dutt Alakananda , Dutta Anirban , Das Abhijit , Lahiri Uttama 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionOne’s eye movement (in response to visual tasks) provides a unique window into the cognitive processes and higher-order cognitive functions that become adversely affected in cases with cognitive decline, such as those mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. MCI is a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia.MethodsIn the current work, we have focused on identifying visual tasks (such as horizontal and vertical Pro-saccade, Anti-saccade and Memory Guided Fixation tasks) that can differentiate individuals with MCI and dementia from their cognitively unimpaired healthy aging counterparts based on oculomotor Performance indices. In an attempt to identify the optimal combination of visual tasks that can be used to differentiate the participant groups, clustering was performed using the oculomotor Performance indices.ResultsResults of our study with a group of 60 cognitively unimpaired healthy aging individuals, a group with 60 individuals with MCI and a group with 60 individuals with dementia indicate that the horizontal and vertical Anti-saccade tasks provided the optimal combination that could differentiate individuals with MCI and dementia from their cognitively unimpaired healthy aging counterparts with clustering accuracy of ∼92% based on the saccade latencies. Also, the saccade latencies during both of these Anti-saccade tasks were found to strongly correlate with the Neuropsychological test scores.DiscussionThis suggests that the Anti-saccade tasks can hold promise in clinical practice for professionals working with individuals with MCI and dementia.
Effects of cholesterol-lowering probiotics on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in FXR gene knockout mice
Authors: Yang Minghua , Wang Haoyang , Bukhari Ihtisham , Zhao Ye , Huang Huang , Yu Yong , Sun Xiangdong , Mi Yang , Mei Lu , Zheng Pengyuan 
Published: July 2023

Background/aimsSome studies showed that probiotics could improve the composition and structure of gut microbiota. Changes in the gut microbiota may alter bile acid (BAs) composition and kinetics, improving non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, it still needs to be clarified how probiotics improve both the metabolism of BAs and NAFLD. This study aimed to reveal the regulatory mechanisms of cholesterol-lowering (CL) probiotics on NAFLD from aspects involved in BA metabolism in FXR gene knockout (FXR−/−) mice.MethodsFXR−/− male mice were randomly divided into three groups based on different interventions for 16 weeks, including normal diet (ND), high-fat diet (HFD), and probiotic intervention in the HFD (HFD+P) group. 16s rDNA sequencing and ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) were utilized to analyze the changes in gut microbiota and fecal bile acids in mice.ResultsWe found that the intervention of the CL probiotics improved liver lipid deposition and function in HFD-induced NAFLD mice by decreasing the levels of total cholesterol (TC; p = 0.002) and triglyceride (TG; p = 0.001) in serum, as well as suppressing liver inflammation, such as interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β; p = 0.002) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α; p &lt; 0.0001). 16S rDNA sequencing and metabolomic analyses showed that probiotics effectively reduced the abundance of harmful gut microbiota, such as Firmicutes (p = 0.005), while concomitantly increasing the abundance of beneficial gut microbiota in NAFLD mice, such as Actinobacteriota (p = 0.378), to improve NAFLD. Compared with the ND group, consuming an HFD elevated the levels of total BAs (p = 0.0002), primary BAs (p = 0.017), and secondary BAs (p = 0.0001) in mice feces, while the intervention with probiotics significantly reduced the increase in the levels of fecal total bile acids (p = 0.013) and secondary bile acids (p = 0.017) induced by HFD.ConclusionThe CL probiotics were found to improve liver function, restore microbiota balance, correct an abnormal change in the composition and content of fecal bile acids, and repair the damaged intestinal mucosal barrier in mice with NAFLD, ultimately ameliorating the condition. These results suggested that CL probiotics may be a promising and health-friendly treatment option for NAFLD.
Vector Field Heterogeneity for the Assessment of Locally Disorganised Cardiac Electrical Propagation Wavefronts from High-density Multielectrodes
Authors: Pancorbo Lucía , Ruiperez-Campillo Samuel , Tormos Álvaro , Guill Antonio , Cervigón Raquel , Alberola Antonio , Chorro Francisco Javier , Millet Jose , Castells Francisco 
Published: July 2023

<p> High-density multielectrode catheters are becoming increasingly popular in cardiac electrophysiology for advanced characterisation of the cardiac tissue, due to their potential to identify impaired sites. These are often characterised by abnormal electrical conduction, which may cause locally disorganised propagation wavefronts. To quantify it, a novel heterogeneity parameter based on vector field analysis is proposed, utilising finite differences to measure direction changes between adjacent cliques. The proposed Vector Field Heterogeneity metric has been evaluated on a set of simulations with controlled levels of organisation in vector maps, and a variety of grid sizes. Furthermore, it has been tested on animal experimental models of isolated Langendorff-perfused rabbit hearts. The proposed parameter exhibited superior capturing ability of heterogeneous propagation wavefronts compared to the classical Spatial Inhomogeneity Index, and simulations proved that the metric effectively captures gradual increments in disorganisation in propagation patterns. In particular, it provided robust and consistent results for given with 4 × 4 grid sizes, which makes it suitable for new-generation orientation-independent cardiac catheters. </p>
PENGARUH ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH (e-WOM) DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SKINCARE
Authors: Erdawati  , Endarwita  , Ria Widiasari  
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh Electronic Word Of Mouth (e-WOM) dan kualitas Produk terhadap keputusan pembelian SkinCare MS.Glow di Lubuksikaping. Jenis penelitian bersifat Asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan metode teknik pengambilan sampel accidental sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 30 responden generasi Y yang memakai skincare MS. Glow, berjenis kelamin perempuan, dengan rentang usia 28 - 42 tahun. Teknik yang di gunakan dalam pengumpulan data yaitu dari hasil angket yang telah di isi oleh responden, dokumentasi dan wawancara dengan pengolahan data menggunakan SPPS versi 16.0. Hasil dari penelitian untuk uji t variabel Electronic Word of Mouth dan kualitas produk memiliki nilai signifikan < 0,05 artinya berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian. Sedangkan nilai koefisien Adjusted R Square sebesar 0,627 atau 62,7% variabel Keputusan pembelian dipengaruh oleh variabel Electronic Word of Mouth dan kualitas produk.