Pengukuran Tingkat Kapabilitas Sistem Tata Kelola TI Menggunakan Cobit 5 dengan ISO 38500 by Muhammad Basyier Ardima, Rahmat Gernowo, Vincencius Gunawan Slamet

“…The technical implementation unit of information technology and communication (UPT TIK) State University of Semarang (Unnes) having several divisions that is the data division, information systems and services, and the infrastructure. This study applied COBIT 5 with ISO 38500 to audit information system of IT governance of UPT TIK. …”
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Benefits, challenges, and best practices of collaborative partnerships among health supply chain stakeholders in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study by Anitha Tuyishime, Innocent Hahirwa, Kato Jonas Njunwa, John Nyiligira

“…Results Availability of health commodities ranked at 98.0%, infrastructure/accessibility of health services (86.4%), and cost-effectiveness (84.5%) were the most mentioned benefits. …”
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Co-optimization of Demand Response Aggregators and distribution system operator for resilient operation using machine learning based wind generation forecasting: A bilevel approach by Farid Hamzeh Aghdam, Aleksandr Zavodovski, Adeleye Adetunji, Mehdi Rasti, Eva Pongracz, Mohammad Sadegh Javadi, João P.S. Catalão

“…This paper proposes a novel solution to enhance the resilience of distribution networks without the need for significant infrastructure upgrades. We introduce a bilevel optimization framework that integrates Demand Response Programs (DRPs) to strategically manage electricity consumption and mitigate the impact of system disruptions. …”
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Efficacy of electroacupuncture for insomnia in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaodong Liu, Ning Xu, Shangpei Wang, Qingjun Jia

“…Electroacupuncture (EA) has been widely applied in managing sleep disorders, particularly in cancer patients or those experiencing insomnia.ObjectivesThis meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture for treating cancer-related insomnia.MethodsTwo independent reviewers conducted comprehensive searches across multiple databases, including EMBASE, Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Wanfang Digital Journals, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and the VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals. …”
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Processability and Material Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys Using Wire Laser-Directed Energy Deposition (WL-DED) by Hediyeh Dabbaghi, Nasrin Taheri Andani, Mohammad Pourshams, Mahyar Sojoodi, Behrang Poorganji, Mohammad Elahinia

“…Additionally, our research highlighted important considerations for civil engineering applications, particularly in the development of seismic dampers for energy dissipation in structures, offering a promising solution for enhancing structural performance and energy management in critical infrastructure.…”
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Environmental vulnerability characteristics in an active swarm region by A.V.H. Simanjuntak, U Muksin, A. Arifullah, K. Lythgoe, Y. Asnawi, M. Sinambela, S. Rizal, S. Wei

“…Cluster III features moderate values of amplification and seismic vulnerability and therefore needs attention before future infrastructure development. Cluster IV, located in the southern and northern regions with high amplification and vulnerability, is associated with the Quaternary eruption. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for physical activity among colorectal cancer survivors: directions for future research by Jiayu Mao, Xiaoke Qiu, Yi Zhang, Can Wang, Xueli Yang, Qiuping Li

“…Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wan Fang Data from January 2010 to March 1, 2024. …”
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Dataset on electricity usage measurement for lower-to-middle-income primary and secondary schools in Western Cape, South AfricaMendeley Data by Jason Avron Samuels, Terhemba Michael-Ahile, M. J. (Thinus) Booysen

“…Public primary and secondary schools in South Africa are categorized into quintiles from Q1 (least economically advantaged) to Q5 (most affluent), a system designed to address economic disparities by considering the economic status of the surrounding community and the existing school infrastructure. With over 24,000 public primary and secondary schools using an estimated 3.5 TWh annually, the collective utility expense amounts to ZAR 5.0 billion (approximately US$ 330 million). …”
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Regional Differences of Digital Rural Construction in China and Driving Factors by Zeng Yongming, Zhong Zikang

“…In addition, the four sub-dimensional indexes—rural digital infrastructure, rural economic digitalization, rural governance digitalization, and rural life digitalization—show evident spatial differentiation characteristics, with the "Hu Huanyong Line" as the boundary. 3) Regarding mechanism, the spatial panel model was used to verify that government functions, economic foundations, digital foundations, and human capital were important driving factors for the construction of county-level digital rural areas. …”
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The INRAE Biological Resource Center ‘BrACySol’: a French centre of valuable Brassica, Allium and Solanum genetic resources for breeding by Florence Esnault, Marie-Pierre Cann, Jean-Eric Chauvin, Anne-Marie Chèvre, Marie-Ange Dantec, Stéphane Doré, Pascal Glory, Marie-Claire Kerlan, Dominique Kermarrec, Anne Laperche, Lise-Anna Le Ven, Maria Manzanares-Dauleux, Roland Pellé, Jocelyne Porhel, Julien Quéran, Vincent Richer, Catherine Souchet, Sylvain Théréné, Mathieu Tiret, Nathalie Nési

“… The INRAE Biological Resource Center ‘BrACySol’ belongs to BRC4Plants, the plant network of the French Research Infrastructure of Agronomic Biological Resource Centers (AgroBRC-RARe). …”
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Bridging incremental to transformative hazard management strategies on the Tule River Indian Reservation by Natalie Herbert, Caroline Beckman, Kerri Vera, Eric Coles, Thomas Kim, Seung-Hyun Cho, Gabrielle Wong-Parodi

“…Yet, we demonstrate how action at earlier points in the framework could promise transformative adaptation, addressing the disconnection between people, place, and infrastructure in ways that incremental adaptation actions cannot.…”
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Metabolite profiling in assessing ulcerative colitis activity: A systematic review by Danyang Cui, Xu Han, Jiazhu Jin, Yanhong Wang, Zijia Chen, Yang Gong, Miao Jiang

“…Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, WanFang Data, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure from 1995 to 2022. Studies were selected which included metabolomics detection on serum or mucosal samples from patients with active or remission phase UC. …”
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Advanced microgrid optimization using price-elastic demand response and greedy rat swarm optimization for economic and environmental efficiency by Arvind R. Singh, Bishwajit Dey, Mohit Bajaj, Sahil Kadiwala, Rangu Seshu Kumar, Soham Dutta, Ievgen Zaitsev

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Is acupuncture effective for knee osteoarthritis? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Myeong Soo Lee, Chuan-Yang Liu, Ling-Yu Qi, Fang-Ting Yu, Shi-Yan Yan, Jin-Ling Li, Lu-Lu Lin, Xiao-Wan Hao, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang

“…This protocol describes the method of a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating KOA.Methods and analysis Four English databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases and Web of Science) and four Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Wanfang) will be searched from the database inception to 1 September 2021. …”
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Loan Monitoring Costs and Loan Payment in SACCOs: A Case Study of Mitooma People's SACCO in Mitooma Town Council Mitooma District. by Mugarura, Adison

“…From the study findings on challenges faced by loan officers in monitoring loans in SACCOs, respondents revealed that poor transport infrastructure to the rural places, clients who provide wrong information to the bank, multiple borrowing by the clients in different borrowing institutions, social factors showing a weak influence on loan default, lack of liquidity monitoring system, inadequate managerial competencies and political interference and huge microfinance losses are caused by outright loan default were some of the challenges faced by loan officers in monitoring loans in SACCOs.…”
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Joint Education Provision: A Relief or Challenge to Quality Education Services in Uganda. “A Study in Buganda Region”. by Sempungu, Godfrey

“…It in turn has accounted for substandard infrastructure, poor library systems, inadequate teacher remunerations, and appalling student housing problems in some schools, among other challenges. …”
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Factors Affecting the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Primary Schools in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Owomugisha, Justine

“…The study findings showed that was lack of instructional materials is identified as the most significant factor affecting the teaching and learning of the English Language, as indicated by respondents other factors were Low teacher qualification/competency, Limited parental involvement, Overcrowded classrooms, Language barriers, Inadequate training on the new curriculum and poor school infrastructure. The findings obtained in the study indicated that the effect of the factors affecting the teaching and learning of English in Primary schools were reduced access to quality learning resources, ineffective teaching methods, poor Pupil outcomes, lack of support at home, decreased motivation, limited individual attention, poor classroom control, difficulty in comprehension, slower language acquisition, challenges in curriculum delivery, teacher frustration and distraction. …”
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Carbon footprint reduction practices in the Olympic Games: a policy mobility approach by Wesselia Isa Ngoenha

“… Introduction The environmental impact of mega-events like the Olympic Games and the FIFA Men's World Cup has been widely criticized due to their significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, largely driven by infrastructure construction and resource use, and travel. …”
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Auricular Acupuncture for Perioperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Zhou Y, Bao Q, Yang C, Li S, Yin Z, Xiong J, Sun M, Yang J, Liu F, Liang F

“…Yan Zhou,1,* Qiongnan Bao,1,* Chen Yang,1,* Shuhao Li,1,* Zihan Yin,1 Jian Xiong,1 Mingsheng Sun,1 Jiao Yang,2 Fang Liu,3 Fanrong Liang1 1Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 2Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Fanrong Liang, Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People’s Republic of China, Email acuresearch@126.com Fang Liu, Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People’s Republic of China, Email liufang@scszlyy.org.cnPurpose: We conducted a more comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture (AA) in perioperative pain management.Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) findings were retrieved from the Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang, VIP, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases from their inception to March 2024 using the search terms “pain”, “auriculotherapy”, and “randomized controlled trial”. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

“…Methods On 20 October 2023, we searched the EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine Disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases for eligible studies. …”
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