bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The characteristics and risk factors of breast cancer patients trend distinctive regional differences: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Shirazi Bushra , Niaz Murk , Khan Muhammad Arsalan
Published: March 2024

Objective: To determine the characteristics and risk factors of breast cancer patients in a tertiary care setting.
Method: The retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi, and comprised data of all patients diagnosed with breast cancer from March 2017 to December 2021. Demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, stage of the disease and histopathological characteristics were noted. Data related too all the variables was not available in all cases. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 690 patients, 683(99%) were females and 7(1%) were males. The mean age at presentation was 49.3±13.5 years, while the mean duration of symptoms was 10.24±17.64) months. Most of the females were married 642(93%) and multiparous 484(70.9%), while 293(42.5%) had breastfed their children for >1 year, and 412(59.7%) had no history of contraception use. The most common stage at presentation was stage II (48.6%), and most patients had grade II 395(57.2%) invasive ductal carcinoma, with Luminal A molecular subtype noted in 287(41.6%) cases.
Conclusion: The characteristics of breast cancer in the sample had certain distinctions compared to other populations. It is important to integrate all datasets and develop guidelines appropriate to Pakistani population.
Key Words: Breast cancer, Risk factor, Clinical audits, Disease attribute, Medical oncology, Carcinoma.
Ancient Schawanoma of radial nerve: a rare case report
Authors: Mujahid Abdul Malik , Saad Asma Binte , Alam Iftikhar , Khan Husnain
Published: March 2024

Soft tissue swellings on the forearm can present with a range of clinical and histopathological diagnosis. Ancient Schawanoma is a rare benign condition that can develop over the flexor surface of the forearm as a cystic swelling and can involve the median or the ulnar nerve. However, the presentation of this condition on the extensor surface with involvement of the radial nerve is an extremely uncommon diagnosis. A 69 year old female presented at the outpatient department with a swelling on the extensor aspect of her right forearm for the past 2 years. Ultrasound examination showed a mixed cystic solid mass and MRI report revealed a complex predominantly cystic mass in the extensor compartment of the forearm, measuring 4.3 x 5.3 x 7.2 cm size.
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Impact of spy fiction on cognition: a case study
Authors: Mishal Zulfiqar  , Maheen Asif  , Laraib Javaid
Published: March 2024

Reading spy fiction has imprinted its traces on the thinking patterns of the readers that encourage them to consider it as a real event in their life. This case study is about a 37 year old woman, referred by a senior clinical psychologist with complaints of having the feeling of being monitored through a device and hearing the voices of the people. The brief therapeutic plan was based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which focused on developing insight, identifying cognitive errors, and enhancing her socialisation skills. This case report holds its implications to drift the attention of the readers and clinicians toward the issue of consuming content that may potentially have an impact on its reader’s mental health.
A review of vaginal hysterectomies in the gynaecology department of a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Tayyiba Wasim  , Gul e Rana  , Zunair Javeria , Nasrin Tahira , Irshad Sonia
Published: March 2024

This retrospective cohort study analysed the trends and complications of vaginal hysterectomy conducted at Services Hospital, Lahore, from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020. Demographics, indications, surgery duration, complications (haemorrhage, urological or rectal problems, infection), and hospital stay were recorded. Out of 819 hysterectomies performed for benign gynaecological conditions, 112 (13.68%) were vaginal hysterectomies. Non-descent vaginal hysterectomy (NDVH) accounted for 33(29.46%) and uterine prolapse for 79(70.53%) of the cases. Mean age was 52.35 ±8.74 years, parity was 5.01±1.32, intraoperative haemorrhage was 796.87±450.1 ml, surgery duration was 48.61±12.28 minutes, and hospital stay was 2.58±0.41 days. Complications occurred in 19(16.97%) of the cases, while 93(83.03%) cases had no complications. Outcomes were comparable between NDVH and vaginal hysterectomy for prolapse (p=0.552). This indicates that vaginal hysterectomy is a safe procedure with minimal complications and quick recovery for uterine prolapse and non-descent uterus. However, a declining trend was observed over the study period.
Nasopalatine canal cyst, a diagnostic twist
Authors: Khan Madiha , Robia Ghafoor  , Siddiqui Humayun Kaleem
Published: March 2024

We present a case of nasopalatine duct cyst in a 35-year-old female. The cyst was diagnosed based on the presence of only one clinical symptom and no obvious clinical signs, which is a relatively rare occurrence. However, the radiographic and histological presentation of this lesion was typical of a nasopalatine duct cyst. Therefore, this case report aims to highlight the variable presentations of the nasopalatine cyst, which is often misdiagnosed and treated as an endodontic infection.
Key words: Nasopalatine cyst, Incisive canal cyst, Cone-beam computed tomography, Non-odontogenic cyst.
Satisfaction of patients in government medical teaching institutes of Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: a cross-sectional analytical study
Authors: Mushtaq Muhammad , Shah Khadim , Rahman Khattak Yasir , Khattak Nouman , Farheen Hooria , Sabiha Akhtar
Published: March 2024

Objectives: To evaluate patient satisfaction and its associated factors in teaching hospitals.
Method: The cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted from September to December 2022 at three public-sector medical teaching hospitals in Peshawar, Pakistan, and comprised adult patients of either admitted to various hospital wards for at least 2 days. Data was collected using a predesigned a closed-ended questionnaire assessing patient satisfaction in different domains like, facilitation at the admission, professional knowledge and skills of the attending doctors, quality of diagnostic and nursing services, and basic amenities. Data was analysed using SPSS version origin Pro 2022a.
Results: There were 473 patients with a male-female ratio of 3:1, with mean age 43.3+14.7 years (range: 11-85 years), and mean hospital stay 5.96+3.37 days (range: 2-18 days). Of the 2,365 response statements for facilitation at the admission counter, 2,051(87%) were positive; of the 2,365 statements for attending doctors, 2,012(85%) were positive; of the 2,838 statements for nursing care, 2,122(75%) were positive; of 946 statements for diagnostic services, 627(66%) were positive; and of the 3,311 statements for basic amenities at the hospital, 1,246(38%) were positive. Overall, of the 11,825 response statements, 8058(68%) were positive. The patient satisfaction was significantly co-related with education and hospital stay (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Patients were found to be generally satisfied with healthcare services, but not with the provision of basic amenities.
Key Words: Patient satisfaction, MTI Peshawar, Quality of healthcare, Tertiary care facility, Inpatient services.
ALDATILMA ALGISI ÖLÇEĞİ’NİN GELİŞTİRİLMESİ
Authors: Celimli Cagla , Erden Çınar Seval
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada, romantik ilişkilerde aldatılma algısı ölçeğinin geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmaya İstanbul’da bulunan üniversitelerin farklı bölümlerinde okuyan 571 üniversite öğrencisi katılmıştır. Ölçeğin geliştirilmesi sürecinde öncelikle ilgili alan yazına dayanarak oluşturulan ve kapsam geçerliliği bağlamında uzmanların görüşüne göre şekillenen 46 maddeden oluşan ölçek ile pilot uygulama gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ardından geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda elde edilen bulgular, ölçeğin 2 faktörlü yapıda toplam 28 maddeden oluştuğu; ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile de ölçeğin model veri uyumunun kabul edilebilir olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Güvenirlik analizlerinde ise Cronbach Alfa değerleri Belirgin Aldatılma Algısı alt boyutu için .96, Belirsiz Aldatılma Algısı alt boyutu için .97 ve Aldatılma Algısı toplam puanı için .95 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Tüm bu verilere dayanarak, Aldatılma Algısı Ölçeği’nin romantik ilişki yaşayan kişilerin aldatılmaya ilişkin algılarını belirlemede kullanılabilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu görülmektedir. Açıklanan varyans %76 bulunmuştur.
Features of the formation of a conceptual and categorical apparatus for children's tourism markets
Authors: Ланковская Ю.А. , Ярош О.Б.
Published: March 2024

Статья посвящена систематизации существующих подходов к понятию «детский туристический рынок» и раскрытию его экономической сущности. Даны определения элементам категориального аппарата внутреннего туристического рынка на основе абстрактно-логического анализа. Предложена расширенная структура внутреннего детского туристического рынка с учетом взаимосвязей между локальными, региональными и межрегиональными рынками. Представлена авторская схема экономических взаимоотношений между субъектами детского туризма на локальном рынке региона. Результатом исследования является определение основных теоретических подходов к исследованию внутреннего детского туристического рынка с учетом специфических особенностей отрасли.

The article is devoted to the systematization of existing approaches to the concept of "children's tourism market" and the disclosure of its economic essence. The definitions of the elements of the categorical apparatus of the domestic tourist market are given on the basis of abstract and logical analysis. An expanded structure of the domestic children's tourism market is proposed, taking into account the interrelationships between local, regional and interregional markets. The author's scheme of economic relations between the subjects of children's tourism in the local market of the region is presented. The result of the study is the definition of the main theoretical approaches to the study of the domestic children's tourism market, taking into account the specific features of the industry.
Marketing strategy in innovative activities of agricultural enterprises
Authors: Коваленко Е.В.
Published: March 2024

В статье на основе маркетингового исследования сформированы стратегические векторы развития маркетинга в инновационной деятельности аграрных предприятий. Применение представленных стратегических векторов позволит в будущем сформировать инновационные маркетинговые стратегии развития аграрных предприятий. Стратегии должны быть направлены на развитие маркетинговой деятельности предприятий, совершенствование инвестиционной и инновационной деятельности. Формирование эффективной стратегии развития маркетинга позволит аграрным предприятиям привлекать заинтересованных клиентов, удерживать существующих клиентов, расширять целевую аудиторию, повышать рентабельность сельскохозяйственной отрасли и агропромышленного комплекса в целом.

In the article, based on marketing research, strategic vectors of marketing development in the innovative activities of agricultural enterprises are formed. The application of the presented strategic vectors will make it possible to form innovative marketing strategies for the development of agricultural enterprises in the future. Marketing strategies in the innovative activities of agricultural enterprises should be aimed at developing the marketing activities of enterprises, improving the investment and innovation activities of agricultural enterprises. The formation of an effective marketing development strategy will allow agricultural enterprises to attract interested customers, retain existing customers, expand their target audience, and increase the profitability of the agricultural industry and the agro-industrial complex as a whole.
The facial recognition system as a tool for improving the quality of life of the population and economic development
Authors: Стефанова Н.А. , Силкина А.В.
Published: March 2024

В статье рассматривается актуальная тема применения систем распознавания лиц в повседневной жизни современного человека. Исследуется влияние технологий распознавания лиц на различные сферы жизни, включая безопасность, бизнес, здравоохранение и технологические инновации. Описываются тенденции развития и перспективы применения систем распознавания лиц.

This article discusses the current topic of using face recognition systems in the everyday life of a modern person. Explores the impact of facial recognition technologies on various areas of life, including security, business, healthcare and technological innovation. The article also describes development trends and prospects for the use of facial recognition systems in the future.
Financial strategies of russian enterprises
Authors: Шматков Д.В. , Подопригора И.В.
Published: March 2024

Данная статья рассматривает финансовые стратегии российских предприятий. Показывает важность финансовых стратегий для обеспечения устойчивости и роста бизнеса в условиях современной экономической нестабильности. Также обсуждаются основные задачи и элементы финансовых стратегий.

This article examines the financial strategies of Russian enterprises. It shows the importance of financial strategies to ensure the sustainability and growth of business in the context of modern economic instability. The main tasks and elements of financial strategies are also discussed.
Strategic approaches to improving sustainability of furniture production in Russia at a time of multiple global challenges
Authors: Сухоруков В.В.
Published: March 2024

В статье изложены основные положения исследования тенденций развития мебельного бизнеса в России в условиях современных геополитических вызовов и обоснованы стратегические направления повышения его устойчивости в разрезе федеральных округов России. На основе анализа основных показателей развития экономики страны и мебельного производства в составе обрабатывающей промышленности, выполненного за 2014–2022 гг., показано, что, несмотря на высокую импортную зависимость и осложнения в организации производства, экономика не снизила темпы роста ни по одному показателю. Однако для повышения устойчивости отдельной отрасли и сферы экономики требуются свои стратегические подходы, связанные с конкретными особенностями. Устойчивость мебельной отрасли определяется в большей степени внутренними факторами и поиском надежных партнеров в дружественных странах.

The article states main issues of prepared material on the study of furniture business development in Russia at a time of modern geopolitical challenges and strategic directions on improvement of its sustainability in respect to federal regions of Russia. On the basis of main indicators analysis of country’s economic development and evolution of furniture production within the manufacturing industry, performed during 2014-2022 – years of unprecedented sanction restrictions, the quantity of which has exceeded up to13 thousand, it is shown, that despite of high import dependence and complications in organizing production, economy has not decreased tempo of growth not by any indicator. However, for the growth of sustainability in a single industry and economic sphere requires their own strategic approaches, connected with particular peculiarities. It is shown that sustainability of furniture industry will be determined mainly by inner factors, like revival of basic manufacturing industries providing technological sovereignty and search of reliable partners in friendly countries.
The development of holding structures in the conditions of the turbulent Russian economy and the reduction of venture financing
Authors: Новичкова О.Е. , Карпов С.Б.
Published: March 2024

В статье предпринимается попытка рассмотрения аналитики развития холдинговых структур и венчурного рынка инвестиций в России в условиях санкционной турбулентной экономики и перераспределения финансовых потоков мирового инвестиционного рынка. Делается вывод, что на сегодняшний день требуется разработка организационно-экономического механизма эффективного управления потоковыми процессами холдинговых структур и притока инвестиций в страну на базе концепции устойчивого развития.

At this article, the authors attempt to consider the analytics of the development of holding structures and the venture investment market in Russia in the context of a turbulent sanctions economy and the redistribution of financial flows of the global investment market. The author concludes that today it is necessary to develop an organizational and economic mechanism for effectively managing the flow processes of holding structures and the influx of investments into the country based on the concept of sustainable development.
Development of the open banking system
Authors: Циканова Л.М. , Казова З.М. , Зезаев М.Р.
Published: March 2024

В современных условиях активно развивается новое направление банковского дела – открытый банкинг, благодаря финансовым организациям, в том числе финтех-компаниям и сервисным компаниям, которые могут разрабатывать инновационные технологии и услуги. В ходе исследования определены факторы, содействующие развитию открытого банкинга в России, основные принципы применения сферы открытого банкинга и его инструменты.

In modern conditions, a new area of banking is actively developing – open banking, thanks to financial organizations, including fintech companies and service companies that can develop innovative technologies and services. The study identifies the factors contributing to the development of open banking in Russia, the basic principles of the application of the field of open banking and its tools.
Breaking Barriers: A Policy Brief on Advancing Gender Equality for Economic Resilience in Afghanistan
Authors: Abbassy Sadia
Published: March 2024

The current political uncertainty casts doubt and critical issues of gender inequality in Afghanistan has a harmful impact on the economic resilience of the country. With limited national economic data and limited access to education, employment, and financial resources, it is difficult to provide full-scale policy practices in the new economic resilience. Despite a significant drop in per capita income, half of the country's 40 million population, girls and women, have been deprived of basic rights and freedom. Following the takeover Aug 2021, the economy contracted by 20.7 percent, with another 3.6 percent contraction followed in 2022. Afghanistan has become one of the poorest countries in the world, with a population growth of around 2% and a peak decline in the economy due to strict gender-based employment policies (UNDP, 2023), (UNDP, 2016). With the return of the DFA government women rights participation in work force and education dramatically regressed(HRW, 2022), (BBC, 2021) . These brief findings suggest that how equal gender participation will be effective and can build more resilient and inclusive economy for sustainable future. This policy brief emphasizes the critical components of success, such as political will, active participation of civil society organizations, adequate funding, and international support. Furthermore, the brief advocates for entrepreneurship to ensure equal gender representation in economic growth. Recognizing the urgent need for transformative change, this comprehensive approach focuses on SDG goal 5 gender equality, understanding that economic growth cannot be achieved if half of the population is unable to work. This roadmap leads to women's empowerment in the socioeconomic landscape(COD, 2022),(UNDP, 2019). By providing an overview, this brief fully supports the initiatives of women's participation in public and private spheres. In summary, this policy brief envisions a future in which women's empowerment serves as a catalyst for transformative change, providing Afghanistan with a sustainable and inclusive path forward.
QUALITATIVE EVALUATION OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN THE NICU ROOM (NEONATE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) IN HOSPITAL X CITY OF PADANG YEAR 2022
Authors: Husna Yaumil , A. Almahdy , Almasdy Dedy
Published: March 2024

Neonates are very vulnerable to infection due to exposure to microorganisms during labor and sometime after birth. Some neonates need special care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) room because of infection cases that require antibiotic therapy. This study aims to evaluate the use of antibiotics qualitatively. This study is an analytic descriptive study with cross sectional design, using retrospective data. Evaluation of antibiotic use qualitatively with the Gyssens method. While the relationship between the rationality of antibiotic use with the description of demographic and clinical characteristics of patients was analyzed by chi square. The source of data was the medical records of patients admitted to the NICU room of Hospital X in Padang City who were admitted from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Descriptive analysis was performed to determine the description of demographic and clinical characteristics of patients and evaluation of antibiotic use. From this study, the results of qualitative evaluation obtained category 0 (rational) 180 (71.14%), category IIa as many as 14 (5.53%), category IIb as many as 9 (3.56%), category IIIa as many as 21 (8.30%) and category IIIb as many as 28 (11.07%).The relationship between the accuracy of antibiotic use with the description of demographic characteristics and NICU discharge conditions obtained the results there is a difference in the level of accuracy of antibiotic use with the birth process (p=0.000) and there is a difference in the level of accuracy of antibiotic use with NICU discharge conditions (p=0.000).
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN POSTOPERATIVE PATIENTS IN THE ICU (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) ROOM OF HOSPITAL X IN ACEH IN 2022
Authors: Syah Rachmad , A. Almahdy , Almasdy Dedy
Published: March 2024

The irrational use of antibiotics can lead to increased bacterial resistance to antibiotics in hospitals, which can complicate the treatment process. Potential problems with antibiotic use in the ICU arise from inappropriate use. A study mentioned that 30%-60% of antibiotic use in ICU is unnecessary, inappropriate, or suboptimal. Antimicrobial Resistance in Indonesia (AMRIN) research showed that 42% of antibiotic use indicated inappropriate in surgical patients. This study is an analytic descriptive study with a cross-sectional design using retrospective data with a qualitative approach to the Gyssens method. This study used retrospective secondary data in the form of medical records of postoperative patients in the ICU in 2022. 116 patient medical records met the inclusion criteria. The results of the Gyssens analysis showed a category 0 (rational) of 71.58% and an inappropriate category of 28.42% spread in several categories. The results of the chi-square test showed a difference in the quality of antibiotic use with the type of single or combined antibiotic use, and there was a difference in the quality of antibiotic use with the condition of the patient leaving the ICU.
Exploring Pathways to Care in the Zimbabwean Mental Health Sector
Authors: Nefasi Mlambo
Published: March 2024

This study investigated pathways to care in mental health treatment in Zimbabwe. Survey method was used to gather data through interviews and focus group discussions. For a period spanning over one year, the researcher randomly interviewed service providers, clinic staff, patients, caregivers/parents and community leaders. 20 Patients and 40 parents/caregivers were randomly selected as they seek services while 80 urban clinic staff, 50 from farm clinics, 50 from peri-urban clinics. 20 major referral hospital staff and 10 ATR practitioners, 30 FBO practitioners were purposively sampled making a total number of 300 participants. Results from these encounters revealed that people seeking mental health services use more than one treatment mode. Others use two while the majority use all three. There are varying factors contributing to their choice of pathway to care. Some notable factors revealed were that demographic and socioeconomic characteristics as well as health status shape how one enters mental health care and the subsequent perceptions of the effectiveness of that chosen path. additionally, the pathway to mental health care is associated with perceptions about the effectiveness of treatment. Additionally, severity of a mental illness has a strong bearing on the choice of pathway to treatment. Findings also revealed that only the medical pathway is used during daylight while half consulted faith based healers during daytime. For ATR the majority visit clandestinely after consulting hospitals during the day. It was concluded that mental health service in Zimbabwe is provided by three means which constitute pathways to care. These are the medical model, the traditional healers and the faith based practitioners. Results were inconclusive as to the efficacy of these pathways to care since some are concurrently used. From the above conclusions, the following recommendations are proposed: multi sectoral collaboration should be encouraged, evidence based practices to be enforced and further research into FBOs and ATR efficacy as well as the correlation between these pathways to care.
The Paradox of a World Aspiring for Peace Amidst Pervasive Conflicts
Authors: Chitondo Lufeyo , Thelma Chanda Chansa , Gilbert Mwila Mwenda , Madoda Derick
Published: March 2024

This article explores the paradoxical nature of our global society, where aspirations for peace coexist with persistent conflicts. The analysis delves into the complex interplay of geopolitical, socio-economic, and cultural factors that contribute to this apparent contradiction. The study employed a mixed paradigm and descriptive survey design that sampled Institutions of higher learning, Government ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations and interviewed university lecturers, university students and NGO members. Data was obtained from respondents by means of interviews, questionnaires and project observation schedules. The sample consisted of two hundred respondents. Frequency, percentages, tables, graphs and pie-charts were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data obtained. Data was then analyzed manually in some cases and also, a combination of software MS Access and MS Excel. The findings revealed that despite the collective human desire for peace, the world continues to grapple with deep-rooted conflicts at various levels – from regional disputes to ideological clashes and this paradox highlights the challenges inherent in achieving a harmonious and conflict-free world and the study recommended that achieving global peace requires persistent effort, cooperation, and a commitment from individuals, communities, and nations around the world.
A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KARBALA PROVINCE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020
Authors: Abdulwahid RIDHA Waseem
Published: March 2024

The private primary schools have become an integral part of the educational system in the Karbala governorate, as their numbers have doubled in few years before and these schools do not serve a small percentage of the governorate's population. Therefore, the research has aimed to know the numbers of these schools and the nature of their geographical distribution according to the administrative units, as well as to demonstrate the efficiency of the educational services they provide. The research has covered three sections. The first section has been limited to the theoretical framework. The second section has included the geographical distribution of private primary schools in the Karbala governorate during the academic year 2019-2020 and depending on a set of spatial indicators in which all of (schools, students, academic divisions, and educational staff) were distributed according to the administrative units, and these indicators have showed a clear focus of private primary schools in Karbala district center, with 53 schools out of (70) schools. The third section of the present research is devoted for studying the efficiency of private primary schools in the Karbala governorate, based on the Iraqi planning criteria adopted in evaluating the efficiency of educational services. After the application of these planning criteria, it has been showed an average of about 261 students per primary private school, and as compared it with the local standard, which is as 360 students, we find that these schools are highly qualified according to this criterion. The research has got a set of conclusions and a set of proposals have been submitted in the hope that they will be taken up by the concerned authorities
Nutritional composition and prebiotic properties of freeze-dried selected cucurbit plants as potential functional food ingredients
Authors: Mohd Ab Azid Saffanah , Safuan Sabreena , Wichienchot Santad , Wan Rosli Wan Ishak
Published: March 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is prevalent in various countries, and has been rapidly increasing in Asian countries, including Malaysia. The present work aimed to elucidate the proximate composition and prebiotic properties of each freeze-dried powder of pumpkin (FDPP), winter melon (FDWMP), and rock melon (FDRMP) from the cucurbit family. It was observed that the moisture content of FDPP was significantly the lowest at 7.39%, compared to the content in FDWMP and FDRMP at 9.83 and 9.84%, respectively. The highest protein concentration was found in FDWMP at 10.51%. The total dietary fibre of FDWMP was the highest (31.28 g) compared to FDPP (9.96 g) and FDRMP (7.62 g). FDWMP showed a potential prebiotic effect only at initial from 0 to 12 h (Lactobacillus plantarum TISTR 1465), and FDRMP presented a comparatively prebiotic effect by increasing its number from 6.00 × 106 to 1.01 × 106 CFU/mL within 72 h (Bifidobacterium BB12). The FDWMP can be used for further application as an alternative potential functional food ingredient to improve nutritive values, dietary fibres, and prebiotic properties. Further study is needed to investigate the prebiotic properties of FDWMP in food products.
Navigating the Transformation: HRM and Banking 5.0
Authors: Francis Vipin , Manjaly Neenet Baby
Published: March 2024

As the financial landscape undergoes a profound metamorphosis towards Banking 5.0, characterized by hyper-connectivity, pervasive AI, and a renewed focus on sustainability, Human Resource Management (HRM) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. This article delves into two critical imperatives for HRM within this transformative era: workforce transformation and seamless human-machine collaboration.

Workforce transformation necessitates a delicate rebalancing act. Strategic streamlining and capital integration must coexist with investments in reskilling and upskilling initiatives to ensure a future-proof talent pool attuned to the demands of Banking 5.0. This necessitates navigating the intricate interplay between automation's efficiency and the irreplaceable value of human ingenuity, adaptability, and creativity. Human-machine collaboration emerges as the cornerstone of success in Banking 5.0. By maximizing the complementary strengths of humans and machines, Banking 5.0 unlocks unparalleled potential for innovation, personalized customer experiences, and enhanced productivity.

This article offers HR professionals and banking leaders a practical roadmap for navigating this pivotal transition. It proposes actionable strategies for workforce transformation, human-machine collaboration implementation, and the cultivation of a future-proofed talent pool. By embracing these imperatives, financial institutions can not only survive but thrive in the new financial era, shaping a more sustainable, efficient, and human-centred future for Banking 5.0
Agricultural Entrepreneurship – A Bibliometric Analysis and Concept Mapping
Authors: Anusree P , Swarupa R
Published: March 2024

Agricultural entrepreneurship plays a vital role in job creation, economic income, and competitiveness of the agriculture sector. Considering the importance and relevance of this topic, it is important to explore the recent literature in this area of the study. This work aims to showcase the bibliometric analysis of scientific production and to reveal the importance of agricultural entrepreneurship. The information search was carried out in the Scopus database from 2013 to 2023. This work helps in the identification of key research topics, the co-occurrence of keywords in this field of study, and collaboration patterns and other research areas related to similar concepts. 476 research papers were assessed after being carefully examined and having several checkpoints to eliminate studies that weren’t relevant. Platforms such as Visualization Of Similarities (VOS) Viewer and R Studio are used for the bibliometric analysis of the 476 articles collected from the Scopus database by applying relevant filters, including performance analysis and keyword occurrence analysis.  The graphical mapping exemplified the author’s and countries’ contributions, and their collaborations in this area of research over the period. In the analysis of the author’s keyword, the researcher noticed that “entrepreneurship” and “agriculture” were the most frequently occurring among other keywords. The researcher found that “entrepreneurship” has the greatest occurrence with 67 times 35 links and 82 total link strength. Mostly entrepreneurship links with some variables such as agriculture, agripreneurship, rural development, sustainability, agribusiness, agritourism, and entrepreneurial orientation.
Team work effectiveness of medical representatives: An analytical Framework
Authors: VT Suni Devi
Published: March 2024

Every organization is confronted with the problems that need to be focused and solved. This paper makes an attempt to find out the teamwork effectiveness among medical representatives. The study also analyses the factors affecting the team work. Teamwork is very much appreciated in the field of pharmaceutical industries; Team work not only improves leadership skills but also increases morale of medical representatives. Primary Data were collected by distributing questionnaire among the respondents and analytical research design is used for the study. After the analysis phase it is inferred that, team work has great impact on performance as well as productivity of the concern.
From art object to rubble
Authors: Reyniers Lara , Wouters Ine , Van de Voorde Stephanie
Published: March 2024

This article investigates the impact of the valuation of demolition materials on its ultimate destination in the city of Brussels between 1860 and 1940 via an analysis of municipal policy on demolition. It examines the process of revaluation and devaluation in buildings, shifting the focus from large-scale urban developments to individual elements and materials. The study entails an analysis of the rules embedded in the building regulations and specifications for demolition projects, as well as records, reports and correspondence illustrating the enforcement of these rules. A brief outline of the legal and administrative framework is followed by a discussion of the criteria used in categorizing and evaluating demolition materials.

In the period under consideration the Brussels city council, in common with many European municipal governments, embraced large-scale demolition operations as a radical solution to the challenges facing city centres. The stable policy during the period 1860-1940 exhibited various valuation processes across comparable demolition projects. The Brussels authorities pursued a stratified policy, integrating the different categories of demolition materials according to their nature and value. These categories comprised (1) treasures, artworks, objects related to numismatics and natural history, and all other objects of any value, (2) materials and objects, and (3) rubble, soil and waste.

The city prioritized artworks and objects of artistic or historical value, over which it retained ownership, and invested in the preservation, exhibition and reuse of such materials. Other demolition materials were sold to the demolition contractors, meaning that the city government had little direct influence over their ultimate destination. Nevertheless, the building inspector estimated the financial value of the various materials and objects prior to organizing a public sale of these materials. The limited interest in rubble and waste evident in the administrative documents did not necessarily point to an absence of policy, but rather to the relation between various categories of demolition materials. By drawing attention to their financial value, the public sale of such materials not only generated financial returns for the city, but also indirectly influenced the reuse of these materials and so also the proportion of rubble and building waste.

As such, the study serves to clarify the dynamics between revaluation and devaluation of demolition materials. This new perspective on demolition materials illustrates their role in policymaking with respect to large-scale urban transformation projects. It contributes to a broader understanding of the importance of the reuse of demolition materials in the period between 1860 and 1940, and sheds light on the relation between urban development, heritage preservation, reuse and waste management.
De paleizen en tuinen van het Jubelpark
Authors: Van der Linden Yuri
Published: March 2024

Review of a book written by Jacqueline Guisset
Investigative Study of Effective Information System Implementation in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of Selected Tertiary Institutions in Edo State
Authors: Abubakar Musah , Emoata Akhuewu , Aliu Abas
Published: March 2024

Information Systems (IS) are embedded in the core of almost every business function in modern organizations; however, the field of education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Tertiary Institutions around the world are investing considerable amount of money to create and Implement Information Systems strategies that meet their students’ and staff institutional needs. While Tertiary Institutions encourage their stakeholders to implement one or more of these new technologies for their planning and delivery of services, various other factors inhibit the effective implementation of Information System strategies. This paper, optimistically, will establish the availability of Information System resources in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions and explore the effective implementation of Information System in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions. Four (4) Tertiary Institutions were selected for the survey: these are Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma (AAU); Auchi Polytechnic (AP); Edo University Uzairue (EUU); and University of Benin, (UNIBEN) Benin City.
Numeracy Corners and Lower Basic Public Primary School Pupils’ Twenty-First Century Skills Acquisition: Implications for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Komolafe Adefunke , Ola-Alani Eniola , Omotuyole Christy
Published: March 2024

This study examined numeracy corners and lower basic public primary school pupils’ twenty-first century skills acquisition with their implications for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Lagos State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 20 lower basic public primary schools and 60 teachers. Two research instruments, titled "Observation Schedule for Availability of Numeracy Corners and Materials" and "Questionnaire on Teachers’ Perception of Numeracy Corners and Acquisition of 21st Century Skills", designed by the researchers and validated by research experts were used to collect data for the study. The instruments yielded reliability coefficients of 0.91 and 0.85, respectively. The data was collected by the researchers and some trained research assistants. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that numeracy corners and materials were not adequately available in the lower basic public primary schools covered. Teachers had positive perceptions on the extent to which numeracy corners promote the acquisition of twenty-first century skills. It is recommended that the federal government of Nigeria, through the Lagos State commissioner for education, should adopt a proactive approach to ensuring that provision is made for numeracy corners at each lower basic public primary school. The corners should be well equipped with learning facilities that would enhance the acquisition of twenty-first century skills.
Physical Exercise and Job Performance of Lecturers in State Universities Across South-East Nigeria: A Stress Management Approach
Authors: Udeh Promise , Onwuka Julius , Oti Evaristus
Published: March 2024

This study examined physical exercise and job performance of lecturers in state universities across south-east Nigeria. The health belief model was adopted as framework for this cross-sectional descriptive survey. A sample size of 1,422 respondents; made up of 1,414 quantitative respondents and 8 qualitative interviewees who were randomly drawn from the four selected universities namely: Abia State University, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Enugu State University of Science and Technology and Imo State University. A structured questionnaire formulated and proportionally administered to respondents using Yamane’s (1967) formula. The multi-stage sampling techniques was adopted to select respondents across faculties and departments. In each faculty, 3 departments were random sampled, thereafter, each department was proportionately sampled, while quantitative data was presented using descriptive statistics such as simple frequency distribution tables, percentages, weighted mean score. The chi-square statistical tool was used to test the stated hypothesis. Qualitative data was collected through in-depth interview. The study found that, although, lecturers understand the importance of physical exercise, they do not engage in it owing to challenges such as poor remuneration, none availability of fitness centers among others. It recommends that university management should prioritize sensitization of staff on the benefits of physical exercise to their wellbeing and the need for provision of fitness centers as a stress management strategy to improve job performance.
Le prénom masculin en diachronie. Exemple d’une décennie de prénomination à Hadjadj
Authors: Bengoua Soufiane
Published: March 2024

Cet article s’intéresse à la dynamique prénominative masculine dans une agglomération située à l’Est de la ville de Mostaganem au nord de l’Algérie. Pas moins de 2070 prénoms ont été inventoriés sur une décennie de 2010 à 2020. Nous pensons que c’est une période relativement représentative qui reflète à la fois l’évolution discursive et énonciative et donc aussi l’éventuelle constance ou, au contraire une évolution socio-historico-religieuse.

Le but de cette étude est de savoir si certains prénoms résistent au temps ou bien s’étiolent laissant d’autres appellatifs qui, peut-être n’appartiennent pas au modèle longtemps en place.  Nous allons répondre aux questions ci-contre : Quelle est la composante essentielle des prénoms masculins dans cette petite ville de la wilaya de Mostaganem ? Quel serait l’impact de la variable chronologique sur l’attribution de ces prénoms ? Y aurait-il un stock limité dans leur attribution? Est-ce que le prénom masculin dénomme une personne pour le distinguer ou pour le diluer dans la masse au détriment d’une communauté particulière ?

Après avoir catégorisé sémantiquement les prénoms de l’échantillon en prénoms non-religieux et religieux, nous avons croisé les résultats avec la situation socio-politico—historico-économique du pays et de la région afin d’identifier une variation qui pourrait affecter l’attribution des prénoms et conséquemment la culture prénominative en place.
Seq2Seq-Based-Day-Ahead Scheduling for SCUC in Islanded Power Systems with Limited Intermittent Generation
Authors: Nishtar Zuhaib , Afzal Jamil
Published: March 2024

Due to their dependence on intermittent renewable energy sources, island power systems, which are generally located in remote places or on islands, offer particular issues for day-ahead scheduling. Using the capabilities of neural networks, we offer a Seq2Seq-based technique for day-ahead scheduling, which increases the precision and flexibility of unit commitment choices. The attention mechanisms in the Seq2Seq model are trained with historical data that includes projections for intermittent generation, demand, and unit commitment choices. The model is tested for its capacity to incorporate dynamic temporal relationships and deal with regenerative uncertainty. Seq2Seq models, a kind of deep learning approach, have shown impressive performance in several applications requiring sequence prediction. Uncertainty in renewable energy production, energy demand forecasts, and security limitations are all addressed in this work as Seq2Seq algorithms are applied to microgrid SCUC. In comparison to conventional scheduling approaches, the results show potential gains in prediction accuracy and operational efficiency. This study demonstrates how Seq2Seq models may be used to improve the longevity and dependability of isolated electrical grids and the way for the development of more effective, sustainable, and resilient energy infrastructure by contributing to the advancement of the area of microgrid optimization.
A Comprehensive Overview of Photon-Proton Scattering and QCD Methodology
Authors: Afzal Jamil , Rani Ayesha
Published: March 2024

The AdS/CFT correspondence is used as a helpful reference in the light front hyperbolic geometry technique, which solves this issue by mapping a confining gauge theory parameterized on the light front to a greater anti-de Sitter space. Three different interaction processes exist Direct or angular the target photon quark and the photon pair directly. When a lepton-antilepton pair is produced, only quantum electrodynamics (QED) is used; however, when a quark-antiquark pair is produced, both QED and perturbative quantum chromodynamics (QCD) are used. A deep-inelastic electron-photon scattering experiment was used to study the photon structure function, which describes the photon inherent quark composition: Single resolved: the desired spectroscopy quark combination creates the vector meson, one of the constituents of relationships to the investigating photon. The main focus of the current study was on photon-proton and QCD methodology. The main theoretical conclusion resulting from the work carried out can be used in the development of the conceptual concept of further researchers and this work also will be a guideline for future researchers.
Overview of Control and Monitoring Specification Study to Help Reach Net Zero in the UK for Hydrogen Flow Measurement Network
Authors: Fatima Adeena , Hafeez Fozia
Published: March 2024

Currently, environmental damage appears a worldwide issue that affects everyone on the globe. With the goal of a net-zero carbon footprint by the year 2050, many nations have passed legislation, provided aid, and raised both public and private investment to encourage the use of renewable energy sources instead of traditional pathways like fossil fuels. Many other countries have made similar intentions to initiate their journey to an economy with no emissions at all including the UK. The current objective of this study is to review equipment for monitoring techniques and metering which helps to deal with the modern industry to attain net zero emission through the application of hydrogen. Ultrasonic and Coriolis flowmeters have been compared in terms of measurement techniques for hydrogen in the operative system. It has been identified that the petroleum and natural gas industrial sectors are using mass flow monitoring more frequently. Beyond absolute zero and at atmospheric pressures hydrogen becomes liquified. So, it proved essential to have a huge mass flow measuring apparatus having minimal uncertainty and proper and fixed measurement inaccuracy. Moreover, it has been evaluated that Programmable logic controllers are being used to operate the system to create a trustworthy control framework.