bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fragmentation as a Way of Representing a Person in T. Morrison's Novel “Beloved”
Authors: Breitling M. S. 
Published: March 2023

Introduction. The purpose of this article is to study the method of human fragmentation through consideration of the bodily metaphors used by the author, as well as the construction of key models of metaphorical transfers based on the material of the novel “Beloved" by T. Morrison. The scientific novelty of the study is determined by the fact that up to now no attempts have been made to conduct a cognitive-semantic study of bodily metaphors in T. Morrison's novel "Beloved". The relevance of the study causes an increase in the interest of linguists in the study of metaphors in a literary text within the framework of semantic and cognitive approaches.Methodology and sources. The article provides a semantic-cognitive analysis of bodily metaphors, highlights the key denotations of the target domain and the source domain of the metaphoric mapping. A connection is revealed between the nature of metaphors and the main theme of the work – the theme of slavery and its destructive influence on human life.Results and discussion. Among the denotations of the target domain, 7 key elements were found involved in creating models of bodily metaphors: eyes, head, heart, back, hands, fingers, skin. Based on the data obtained, 26 metaphorical models were built. The target domain of the eye (6), back (5) and skin (5) has the largest number of denotations of the source domain.Conclusion. The study showed that bodily metaphors are actively used by the author when describing a person. The method of fragmentation helps to reveal the features of the destructive impact of slavery on a person's personality. Replacing a holistic representation of a person with a fragmented one, T. Morrison singles out in the appearance of each of the characters acting in the novel those fragments of the body that most characterize the personality and fate of each of them, and through metaphorization endows these fragments with a special symbolic meaning.
Factors Associated with Cervical Cancer Screening Overuse and Underuse, and Attitude towards Human Papillomavirus Self-sampling among Hospital Staffs
Authors: Laowjan Phaitoon , Maichonklang Kla , Permpool Pronnapa , Talungchit Pattarawalai , Jareemit Nida 
Published: March 2023

Objective: To investigate the rates of and factors associated with cervical cancer screening overuse and underuse, and the attitude towards human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling among hospital staffs.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included female hospital staff undergoing an annual health check-up. A questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic characteristics, indication for cervical cancer screening, reasons for screening decision, and attitude toward HPV self-sampling. Screening overuse was defined as having cervical cancer screening without indication while screening underuse was having indication for screening but not receiving it.
Results: Among the 600 included participants, 220 and 380 women decided to screen and not to screen for cervical cancer, respectively. The prevalence of screening overuse and underuse was 11.8% and 33.0%, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed age was associated with screening underuse (aOR: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.04-1.09; p<0.001), whereas married status was associated with screening overuse (aOR: 3.73, 95% CI: 2.05-6.79; p<0.001). The common reasons for screening were “add-on to annual health check-up” (93.2%), “fear of cancer” (84.1%), and “family/organizational support” (54.5%). The common reasons for not screening were “feeling healthy” (73.7%), “fear of pain” (58.7%), and “embarrassment” (57.1%). Most women (65.1%) expressed interest in screening via HPV self-sampling.
Conclusion: Overuse and underuse of cervical cancer screening were common. An accurate information regarding screening indication should be provided and indication restriction should be implemented to a health system to avoid screening overuse. In addition, an encouragement should be enhanced to the target population to attend the screening program.
Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors Among Thai Police Officers – A Population-Based Study
Authors: Gurung Mahesh , Chotenimitkhun Runyawan , Ratanasumawong Kasem , Prommete Bundit Prommete , Aekplakorn Wichai 
Published: March 2023

Objective: The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in Thai police officers is unknown. This study aims to accurately determine the prevalence of MetS in this population compared to the Thai general population.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study of 107,933 Thai police officers during the 2012 annual Police Health Care Center check-up. Metabolic syndrome was defined using the harmonized criteria of six international expert groups.
Results: The prevalence of MetS among Thai police officers was 39.24%, with a higher prevalence among males compared to female police officers (40.9% male and 14.3% female). The prevalence was higher in male police officers (40.65% versus 23.80%, P<0.001), whereas it was lower in female officers (16.30% versus 31.59%, P<0.001) when compared to the general population. High blood pressure was the most common abnormal metabolic component in both genders (male 67.4 % female 33.3%). Whereas observation of low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) in males (11.6%) and high fasting plasma glucose (FG) in females (16.3%). The adjusted odds ratio for MetS increased with age, wide pulse pressure, male gender, lower rank, alcohol drinking, and being in a non-metropolitan city.
Conclusion: The prevalence of MetS is higher among Thai police officers compared to the general Thai population. These findings underscore the need for effective preventive measures and continuous monitoring to reduce the risk and burden of cardiovascular diseases.
KINERJA APARATUR KECAMATAN TIKALA DALAM MEWUJUDKAN MANADO KOTA YANG BERSIH DI KECAMATAN TIKALA KOTA MANADO PROVINSI SULAWESI UTARA
Authors: Madjid Udaya , Pratama Abdulrokhman 
Published: March 2023

Creating a "clean" Manado through improving the performance of waste management services from the Manado city environmental department has been decentralized to every district in its working area. The performance of the sub-district apparatus needs to be optimized in realizing the goals of the Manado City government. The obstacles to realizing Manado City that are clean are found in the recall of the performance of the sub-district apparatuses, the enforcement of regional regulations and the guidance of the government to the community in order to live cleanly. Therefore, the researcher is interested in measuring the performance of the Tikala District apparatus in realizing Manado a clean city. In solving problems researchers use the theory of performance according to Agus Dwiyanto with descriptive qualitative research designs through an inductive approach. The techniques used in data collection are interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data display, and conclusions or verification. The results of the research conducted by researchers showed the ineffectiveness of the performance of the sub-district apparatus, because they did not meet several indicators, namely in terms of achieving the target, there were still many numbers of janitors not proportional to the area of the sub-district, which caused sub-optimal performance of employees in carrying out a job. Dissemination of local regulations is still lacking so that the community is still difficult to regulate in independent waste management. The amount of waste that is always increasing every month requires effective handling by the government and cleaning infrastructure that requires a large amount of money and time that is not small in its procurement. The researcher concludes that the performance of the subdistrict apparatus has not been able to achieve what is the goal of the Tikala District in realizing a clean subdistrict area. Researchers suggest that Tikala sub-district is to improve the quality of work of both subdistrict employees and casual daily laborers. Improving waste management infrastructure and the need for close supervision of waste laws. The awareness of Tikala Subdistrict community must also be increased by providing counseling about waste. There should be cooperation between the community and the government in handling the waste problem.
Keywords: Performance, Apparatus
KINERJA WILAYATUL HISBAH DALAM PELAKSANAAN SYARIAT ISLAM DI KOTA BANDA ACEH PROVINSI ACEH
Authors: Winowoda Oklin Riinan , Quddus Akmal 
Published: March 2023

Aceh Province carries out special autonomy, in the context of implementing Islamic law, it is stated in the form of the Special Region of Aceh Law called Qanun. The kaffah application of Islamic law means that the local government will enforce the laws correctly and firmly against all Acehnese who violate Islamic law. The institution established to enforce Islamic law in Aceh is the Wilayatul Hisbah (Sharia Police) which has great responsibility in implementing Islamic law. Considering that the implementation of Islamic law in Banda Aceh City has not been optimal, the performance of Wilayatul Hisbah must be extra to improve the implementation of Islamic law in Banda Aceh City. For this reason, the purpose of this study is to find out how the performance of Wilayatul Hisbah in the Implementation of Islamic Law in Banda Aceh City Aceh Province . The research uses descriptive qualitative methods with an inductive approach. Data collection techniques using observation, documentation, interviews. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data display/data presentation, conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this study are the performance of Wilayatul Hisbah in the implementation of Islamic law has been going well but there are several inhibiting and supporting factors in its implementation, including the lack of public understanding about existing laws or regulations, lack of personnel/human resources, the existence of a Qanun that is not yet clear in providing legal action/sanctions to violators of the Qanun, facilities and infrastructure as well as the Civil Service Police Unit Office and Wilayatul Hisbah City of Banda Aceh are inadequate, while the factors The supporters are the socialization, the sanctions given to violators who are firm in accordance with the Qanun, the support provided by the community, the ulama, traditional leaders, local governments, stakeholders, council members, officials and related institutions who care about the implementation of Islamic law in Banda City. Aceh.
Keywords: Performance, Wilayatul Hisbah, Implementation
Efektivitas Pelayanan Publik Melalui Sistem Pengelolaan Pengaduan Aplikasi SP4N-LAPOR
Authors: Yahya Afif Syarifudin , Setiyono Setiyono 
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis efektivitas pelayanan publik melalui sistem pengelolaan pengaduan aplikasi SP4N-LAPOR dengan menggunakan teori efektivitas menurut (Martini, 1987) yang diukur melalui tiga pendekatan yaitu: pendekatan sumber, pendekatan proses, pendekatan sasaran. Desain penelitian menggunakan desain kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi dokumentasi, observasi, dan wawancara. Penentuan informan dilakukan melalui teknik purposive sampling kepada 11 orang, meliputi: Kepala Dinas, Kepala Bidang Layanan Informasi, Kepala Bidang Komunikasi Publik, Kepala Subbagian Perencanaan dan Evaluasi, Kepala Seksi Layanan Informasi Publik, Dinas yang terintegrasi dengan Aplikasi SP4N-LAPOR, 2 orang Staf Layanan Informasi Publik, dan 3 orang Pengguna Aplikasi. Teknik penentuan validitas keabsahan data dilaksanakan melalui strategi triangulasi sumber sedangkan Teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi, penyajian, dan verifikasi penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem pengelolaan pengaduan pelayanan publik melalui Aplikasi SP4N-LAPOR belum berjalan secara efektif. Hal ini terlihat dari masih dibutuhkannya adaptasi untuk meningkatkan jumlah input ke dalam aplikasi, belum ada kejelasan standar kategorisasi laporan, dan perlunya penambahan waktu sosialisasi kepada masyarakat.
Kata Kunci: Aplikasi SP4N-LAPOR; Efektivitas; Pelayanan Publik; Pengaduan Masyarakat
Performance Testing Sistem Ujian Online Menggunakan Jmeter Pada Lingkungan Virtual
Authors: Ade Ismail  , Ahmadi Yuli Ananta  , Sofyan Noor Arief  , Elok Nur Hamdana  
Published: March 2023

Performance testing adalah proses pengujian perangkat lunak yang digunakan untuk menguji kecepatan, waktu respons, stabilitas, keandalan, skalabilitas, dan penggunaan resource perangkat lunak dibawah beban kerja tertentu. Penelitian ini membantu menentukan bagaimana respons perangkat lunak ketika beberapa user mengakses sistem secara bersamaan. Pengujian menggunakan load testing yang mensimulasikan beban pengguna yang sebenarnya pada perangkat lunak. Pengujian bertujuan mencari tau berapa banyak user yang dapat ditangani oleh sistem dalam konfigurasi tertentu. Perangkat lunak ujian online yang digunakan adalah TCExam yang merupakan sistem ujian online berbasis komputer yang banyak digunakan oleh institusi pendidikan. Dalam pengujian ini target user yang harus bisa ditangani oleh perangkat lunak sebanyak 1000 user dan dilakukan pembatasan spesifikasi server. Virtualisasi memudahkan dalam melakukan pengaturan spesifikasi server berdasarkan kebutuhan pengujian. Hasil pengujian performance testing menggunakan Apache Jmeter menunjukan bahwa dengan spesifikasi paling tinggi saja masih terdapat error dalam load testing sehingga target 1000 user belum dapat terpenuhi.
Comparison of spasmolytic regimen for prevention of radial artery spasm during the distal radial approach: A single-center, randomized study
Authors: Lee Oh-Hyun , Roh Ji Woong , Kim Yongcheol , Son Nak-Hoon , Cho Jay Yi , Jang Daesek , Im Eui , Cho Deok-Kyu , Choi Donghoon 
Published: March 2023

BackgroundThe distal radial approach (DRA) for coronary catheterization is increasingly being used worldwide yet the optimal medication regimen to prevent radial artery spasm (RAS), an important factor for the success of the procedure, remains unclear. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of medication for preventing RAS via the DRA.MethodsThis was a prospective, comparative randomized study including 400 patients who underwent coronary catheterization via DRA in single center by three experienced DRA operators. Patients were randomized to either nitroglycerin (NTG) injection (N = 200) or NTG plus verapamil (N = 200) to compare the effectiveness and safety of these regimens.ResultsThere were no differences between the groups in the changes in radial artery diameter at most spastic area (0.34 ± 0.20 in the NTG group, 0.35 ± 0.20 in the NTG plus verapamil group; P = 0.73). There was no difference between the groups in the ratio of patients without arm pain during the procedure (95.0% in the NTG group, 93.5% in the NTG plus verapamil group; P = 0.67). However, there was a greater reduction in diastolic blood pressure in the NTG plus verapamil group (–8.3 ± 7.9 mmHg) than in the NTG group (–6.6 ± 7.6 mmHg) (P = 0.03).ConclusionIntra-arterial injection of NTG as a single agent is effective and safe in the prevention of RAS during coronary catheterization via the DRA compared with a cocktail regimen of NTG plus verapamil.Clinical trial registrationhttps://cris.nih.go.kr, identifier KCT0005177.
Modeling of two-phase flow of high temperature geothermal production wells in the Yangbajing geothermal field, Tibet
Authors: Lei Hongwu , Xie Yingchun , Li Jin , Hou Xuewen 
Published: March 2023

Two-phase flow (flow of water in both liquid and gas phase, containing a non-condensable gas such as CO2) in the wellbore is one of the most important processes in the production performance and wellbore scaling evaluations of high temperature geothermal wells. This paper first describes the discharge tests in the Yangbajing geothermal field, Tibet. Next, a simple model for governing the two-phase flow in the presence of CO2 in the wellbore is constructed and a robust calculation method is presented. The model is applied to three production wells in the Yangbajing geothermal field. The results show that the velocity difference between the gas and liquid phase should be included in the model. Ignoring this difference (i.e., homogeneous model) would result in a significant deviation between measurements and calculations. A drift flux model (DFM) describes the velocity difference, where the specifics of the particular model can have significant effects on the results for the pressure and temperature profiles in the wellbore. Three commonly used DFMs are compared to estimate their performance. The calculated wellhead pressure and temperature are in the range of 2,3 bar and 125°C–135°C for all three wells at a production rate of about 20 kg/s. The estimated wellhead gas mass fraction is between 3% and 8%. Considering CO2 content, three different scenarios were evaluated, although the effect on the pressure and temperature profiles were limited. However, CO2 content has a much more significant effect on the flash depth, which is an important parameter for the estimation of calcite scaling.
Hormone replacement therapy alone or in combination with tamoxifen in women with thin endometrium undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer: A retrospective study
Authors: Shi Qingqing , Huang Chenyang , Liu Jingyu , Li Yifan , Kong Na , Mei Jie , Shen Xiaoyue , Sun Yanxin , Lu Feifei , Sun Haixiang , Yan Guijun 
Published: March 2023

Research questionTo investigate the effects of two protocols (hormone replacement therapy (HRT) alone or in combination with tamoxifen) on the endometrium and pregnancy outcome of patients with thin endometrium in frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles.DesignA total of 465 infertile patients with thin endometrium who underwent FET between January 2020 to June 2021 at the Drum Tower Hospital affiliated with Nanjing University Medical School were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 187 patients were given tamoxifen in addition to HRT (TMXF-HRT group), whereas 278 patients were given only HRT (HRT group). Clinical data were compared between the two groups, including general characteristics, endometrial thickness, and clinical pregnancy outcomes.ResultsThere were no significant differences in baseline characteristics of all enrolled patients between two groups. Serum progesterone (P) was higher in HRT group than in the TMXF-HRT group (0.28 ± 0.53 ng/mL vs. 0.15 ± 0.25 ng/mL, P = 0.002). There was a significant increase in endometrial thickness in the TMXF-HRT group compared with the HRT group (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.32-1.75, P &lt; 0.001). There were no significant differences in the clinical pregnancy rate, embryo implantation rate, early miscarriage rate, or live birth rate between these two groups.ConclusionAlthough tamoxifen when used in combination with hormone replacement therapy can significantly increase endometrial thickness, it may not have a role in improving the pregnancy outcomes of patients with thin endometrium undergoing FET cycles.
Toward a standardized methodology for sampling dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) in the Neotropics: A critical review
Authors: Mora-Aguilar Eder F. , Arriaga-Jiménez Alfonsina , Correa César M. A. , da Silva Pedro Giovâni , Korasaki Vanesca , López-Bedoya Pablo A. , Hernández Malva Isabel Medina , Pablo-Cea José D. , Salomão Renato Portela , Valencia Gorky , Vulinec Kevina , Edwards Felicity A. , Edwards David P. , Halffter Gonzalo , Noriega Jorge Ari 
Published: March 2023

IntroductionThe standardization of sampling protocols is imperative for robustly studying any taxonomic group. Replicable methods allow the comparison of data between different spatial and temporal studies. In the case of dung beetles, one of the best-studied indicator groups in analyses of environmental disturbance, a wide range of collection methodologies are used, from basic pitfall traps to more complex or complementary methods such as mini-Winkler extractor. Also, different types of attractive baits, sampling effort, durations, and designs are used in dung beetle studies. Variations in methodological approaches are particularly noted in the Neotropics, which may be related to the vast number of biological strategies and behavior of dung beetles that inhabit this region. A lack of methodological unification for the Neotropical region makes a cross-sectional analysis of the information impossible.MethodsWe performed a compilation and analytical review of the existing literature for dung beetle sampling in the Neotropics, discussing the most used methodologies, their advantages and disadvantages, and specific cases in which particular models are more efficient.ResultsPitfall traps baited with human excrement are the most common sampling method, but there is a wide range of models and variations in the structure of this trap. The complementary effect generated by flight interception traps, light traps, and direct collections, particularly within microhabitats, is exciting for the potential of finding new species. Some methodologies, such as mini-Winkler extractor, fogging, or very specific baits, are infrequently used.DiscussionThere was a lack of inclusion of spatial and temporal variation among studies. Therefore, it is necessary to consider broader sampling windows, which include different spatial scales, seasons, and years. Finally, we propose a standard protocol for sampling dung beetles in the Neotropics, depending on each objective, and including a basic methodology for obtaining complete local inventories.