bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BIOCOMPATIBLE AND ANTIMICROBIAL CELLULOSE ACETATE NANOFIBER MEMBRANE FROM BANANA (MUSA ACUMINATA X BALBISIANA) PSEUDOSTEM FIBERS FOR WOUND HEALING AND TISSUE ENGINEERING
Authors:   Natural Fiber Utilization Section, Research and Development Division, Philippine Textile Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1630, Philippines, MACASPAG CARLO M. , CAYA JENNELI E. ,   Natural Fiber Utilization Section, Research and Development Division, Philippine Textile Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1630, Philippines, LEAÑO JR. JULIUS L. ,   Natural Fiber Utilization Section, Research and Development Division, Philippine Textile Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1630, Philippines
Published: October 2023

Electrospun nanofiber membranes play a vital role in the biomedical field, especially for wound healing and tissue engineering applications. This study explored the development of biocompatible and antibacterial cellulose acetate electrospun nanofiber membranes prepared from banana pseudostem fibers. Cellulose rich dissolving pulp from alkali treated banana pseudostem fibers was subjected to esterification reaction to produce cellulose acetate. The synthesized cellulose acetate and chlorhexidine (CHX), an antimicrobial agent, were dissolved in 2:1 acetone:N,N-dimethylacetamide solvent and subsequently electrospun into a nanofiber membrane. FT-IR spectroscopy of the nanofiber confirmed the presence of cellulose acetate and the successful incorporation of CHX into the nanofibers. SEM imaging showed that the fiber diameter of the nanofiber membrane ranged from 200 nm to 300 nm. The MTT cytotoxicity assay and antimicrobial assay of nanofibers revealed that the nanofiber membrane with chlorhexidine concentration of 1.0 w/v was the optimum formulation as it achieved potent antimicrobial activity (zone of inhibition (ZOI): Escherichia coli – 18.38 mm and Staphylococcus aureus – 22.51 mm), while exhibiting low cytotoxicity to human intestinal epithelial cell line, HIEC-6 (percent cell inhibition: 13.07% and IC50: >100 μg/mL). The results indicated successful preparation of biocompatible and antimicrobial nanofiber membranes from banana pseudostem fiber with potential application in wound healing and tissue engineering.
WHITE-ROT FUNGAL PRETREATMENT OF WHEAT STRAW: EFFECT ON ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Takovska 43, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, KNEŽEVIĆ ALEKSANDAR , ĐOKIĆ IVANA ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Takovska 43, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, TOSTI TOMISLAV ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Studentski trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, POPOVIĆ SLAĐANA ,   University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Department of Ecology and Technoeconomics, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, MILOJKOVIĆ-OPSENICA DUŠANKA ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Studentski trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, VUKOJEVIĆ JELENA ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Takovska 43, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Published: October 2023

The aim of the study was the comparative analysis of degradation of wheat straw lignin by white-rot fungi and its implications on the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis of holocellulose. Peroxidases were found to be predominantly responsible for lignin degradation, even though high laccase activities were detected, especially in the initial stages of fungal culturing. The studied fungal species showed various ability to degrade lignin in wheat straw, which further affected the release of reducing sugars during enzymatic saccharification. The highest rate of lignin, hemicelluloses and cellulose degradation was noticed in the sample pretreated with Irpex lacteus. Among all the tested species, only Ganoderma resinaceum was found as a suitable lignin degrader, with 2-fold higher hydrolysis yield (51.1 ± 4.7%) than in the control. A key mechanism that enhances convertibility of carbohydrates is the selective lignin removal from biomass. Operating time, holocellulose loss and unpredictable fungal response to culturing conditions are the main challenges in fungal pretreatment of lignocellulosic feedstock.
INFLUENCE OF SOLVENT HYSTERESIS IN THERMOCHROMIC OFFSET PRINTS ON THE THERMOCHROMISM EFFECT
Authors:   Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, ROZIĆ MIRELA
Published: October 2023

"The colorimetric values of prints of three thermochromic offset inks on four different paper substrates – bulky, synthetic, filter (neat cellulose) and recycled in one heating-cooling cycle – were determined. Prints that are cooled are lighter than those that are heated at the same temperature. This phenomenon is a consequence of the hysteresis of the solvent inside or outside the microcapsules. The solidification temperature of the solvent is lower than the melting point of the solvent. Due to solvent hysteresis, the concentration of solvent in the solid aggregate state at the same temperature is lower when the prints are cooled than when they are heated. Therefore, the liquid solvent prevents the interaction of dyes and developers and the formation of their colored complex, i.e. color development, and the prints are lighter, i.e. less colored. The colorimetric cooling curves are therefore shifted to the left relative to the heating colorimetric curves. As regards certain paper substrates, for example, when the printing paper is very compressible, as in the case of bulky paper, the deformations of many microcapsules are so great that they become completely inactive in terms of color development."
EFFECT OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS FROM RED COCONUT PEDUNCLE WASTE AS REINFORCEMENT IN EPOXY COMPOSITE SHEETS
Authors:   SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, RAGHAV GURUMOORTHY R. , ASHOK KUMAR RAJENDRAN ,   SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India, NAGARAJAN JAWAHARLAL K. ,   Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-625015, Tamil Nadu, India, VIGNESH CHANDRAN ,   Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-625015, Tamil Nadu, India, SAHAYARAJ AROKIASAMY FELIX ,   Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, SYAFRI EDI ,   Politeknikpertanian Negeri Payakumbuh, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

Organic filler-reinforced thermosetting polymer composites, when contrasted with ferrous, nonferrous, and their respective alloys, offer a broad spectrum of applications. Extensive research has been dedicated to enhancing the intrinsic mechanical and thermal properties of composite materials, with a particular focus on environmentally friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable reinforcements. As a result, the present study involved the preparation of composites by amalgamating cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) sourced from agricultural waste with epoxy to augment the characteristics of polymer composites. The CNFs-reinforced epoxy composites were fabricated via the compression molding process, incorporating filler loadings ranging from 1% to 3% by weight. A comprehensive experimental investigation was conducted on the mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness) and thermal properties (heat deflection temperature) of these composites. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy was employed to examine the surface characteristics and fractured surfaces of the composites. The results revealed that, among the produced composites, those containing 2 wt% CNFs in the epoxy exhibited superior mechanical properties, outstanding tensile and flexural strengths of 42.8 ± 2 MPa and 106.1 ± 1.6 MPa, respectively, along with an impact strength of 13 ± 2.5 KJ/m² and a hardness rating of 21.2. Notably, these 2 wt% CNFs-reinforced epoxy composites exhibited a 7% increase in the heat deflection temperature, compared to the pristine epoxy resin.
RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY APPLIED TO ELECTRO-FENTON PROCESS FOR DEGRADATION OF RED BEMACID AS TEXTILE DYE MODEL
Authors:   Laboratory of Plant Chemistry-Water-Energy, Process Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Esalem City, 02000, Chlef, Algeria, MAAMAR Kelthoum , FARES Chahinaz ,   Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Chlef, Algeria, SAMEUT BOUHAIK Izzedine ,   University of Chlef, LPTPM, Esalem City, 02000, Chlef, Algeria, MAHMOUDI Larbi ,   Laboratory of Plant Chemistry-Water-Energy, Process Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Esalem City, 02000, Chlef, Algeria, MUTHANNA Bassam G. N. ,   Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Technology, Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1, Blida, Algeria, DOUANI MUSTAPHA ,   Laboratory of Plant Chemistry-Water-Energy, Process Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef, Esalem City, 02000, Chlef, Algeria
Published: October 2023

The textile industry produces persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that pose significant risks to ecosystems because of their toxic and hazardous nature. Consequently, there is an urgent requirement for the development of effective techniques to treat the effluents and remove these compounds. This work studied the viability of the Electro-Fenton (EF) process as a potential alternative for treating textile wastewater contaminated with POPs. A batch electrochemical reactor, equipped with a platinum grid cathode and stainless-steel sacrificial anode, was utilized to eliminate Red Bemacid (RB) dye. The study investigated the impact of four key operational parameters: (i) stirring speed (rpm), (ii) oxygen flow rate (L/min), (iii) supporting electrolyte concentration [Na2SO4] (mg/L), and (iv) current intensity (A), as well as their interactions on RB removal. To perform this, Central Composite Experimental Design (CCD) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) were employed. Under optimized EF conditions for RB removal (stirring speed = 205.09 rpm, oxygen flow rate = 0.20 L/min, current intensity = 0.306 A, and supporting electrolyte concentration = 0.09 M), the EF process demonstrated exceptional removal efficiency, achieving approximately 94.51% removal of RB. The obtained results showed that the kinetic data of RB removal were in good agreement with the Behnajady-Modirshahla-Ghanbery (BMG) model. The CCD analysis revealed that the main effect of the current intensity had a significant impact on RB removal, as well as the interaction of all paired variables.
The Influence of E-Wom #Pakaisomethinc in Tiktok Towards Somethinc Consumer Perception
Authors: Shinta Bella Harahap Putri , Indria Angga Dianita
Published: October 2023

Current study aims to measure the effect of electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) variables on consumer perceptions of the advertisement for the Something brand with the hashtag #PakaiSomethinc on TikTok social media. This research was conducted using quantitative methods with descriptive research types. The sampling technique used in this research is probability sampling with simple random sampling technique. Through sample calculation using the Bernoulli formula, a sample of 385 respondents was obtained. Empirical data were collected through a Google Form-based questionnaire and data were analyzed using the Normality test, heteroscedasticity test, correlation coefficient test, coefficient of determination, simple linear regression. The findings in this study indicate that the electronic word of mouth strategy which includes the quantity, credibility, and quality of information contained in the E-WOM #PakaiSomething strategy on the TikTok platform can significantly influence consumer perceptions. The results of the correlation coefficient test of 0.789 provide an understanding that the relationship between the two variables is included in the "Very Strong" category. Calculation of the coefficient of determination also confirms that the consumer perception variable can be explained or predicted by 62.3% by electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) variables. While the remaining 37.7% (100% - 62.3%) can be explained by other factors not examined in this study. This research is able to make a theoretical contribution to the literature and practically for Something to strengthen its brand and products so that the E-WOM strategy can run successfully and be able to create a positive impression in the minds of consumers
COVID-19 vaccination–related cardiovascular complications
Authors: Cho Jae Yeong , Kim Kye Hun
Published: October 2023

The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid vaccine development and distribution. As vaccination efforts continue, concerns have arisen regarding potential adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccination. This article examines emerging evidence on adverse events, including myocarditis, pericarditis, and thrombotic complications, in relation to COVID-19 vaccination. Reports of myocarditis and pericarditis cases following messenger RNA vaccines have sparked interest, with discussions revolving around potential mechanisms and genetic predispositions. The contrasting findings on pericarditis risk postvaccination highlight the complexity of studying this phenomenon. Thrombotic events, particularly vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia, have garnered attention, prompting investigations into antibody responses and mechanisms. This article underscores the importance of ongoing research, collaboration, and data analysis for accurately understanding adverse events. While the COVID-19 vaccination campaign may have ended, it is still vital to maintain vigilance, collect comprehensive data and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to uphold vaccine safety and steer public health strategies in the upcoming period.
Hydranencephaly: A Case Report
Authors: Chaja W. , Garmane A. , Daha I. , Zouita B. , Basraoui D. , Jalal H.
Published: October 2023

Hydranencephaly is a congenital neurodevelopmental anomaly in which there is an absence of the cerebral hemispheres and intact infratentorial structures. Diagnosis can be made prenatally or postnatally using ultrasound, CT, or MRI. Imaging findings include the presence of primitive brain structures, variable presence of the falx cerebri, and total or near-total absence of the cerebral hemispheres. We reported a case of newborn hydranencephaly in 1 day old neonate with macrocephaly.
Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Saksi yang Memberikan Fakta dalam Perkara Pidana
Authors: Febriana Mutia , Leksono Arrum Budi
Published: October 2023

This study aims to obtain information and analyze the law regarding legal protection for witnesses based on Law no. 31 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law no. 13 of 2006 concerning the Protection of Witnesses and Victims. By using the approach method in this research is a normative juridical approach. The Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) is considered important, because the wider community views that it is time for witnesses and victims to be given protection in the justice system. The role of witnesses and victims in every trial of criminal cases is very important because often witness statements can influence and determine the tendency of judges' decisions. As an institution that was born with the main task of providing protection for witnesses and victims, LPSK has shown a track record, which, although still small, has been praised by various parties. Several protections are carried out for witnesses and victims in serious cases, from which protection then contributes to upholding the law in order to achieve justice. Law Number 31 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 13 of 2006 concerning Protection of Witnesses and Victims, in Article 1 point 3 states that: “Victims are people who suffer physical, mental and/or economic losses caused by a criminal act. Law Number 31 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 13 of 2006 concerning Protection of Witnesses and Victims, in Article 1 point 3 states that: "Victims are people who suffer physical, mental and/or economic losses caused by a criminal act.
Marbofloksasin, Diklofenak Sodyum ve Metilprednizolonun Sistemik Endotoksemide Serum Sitokin Düzeylerine Etkisi
Authors: ŞAHİN Ali , ÖNER Ahmet Cihat
Published: October 2023

LPS ile deneysel endotoksemi oluşturulan ratlarda marbofloksasin, diklofenak sodyum ve metilprednizolon kullanımının serum sitokin seviyeleri üzerine etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada 186 adet rat, kontrol grubu (n: 6) ayrıldıktan sonra rastgele 5 eşit gruba ayrıldı. Kontrol grubundan 0. Saat te kan örnekleri alındı. Ratlarda endotoksemi oluşturmak amacı ile intraperitoneal (IP) yolla LPS (4mg/rat) uygulandı. Endotoksemi sonrası gelişen sepsisi tedavi etmek için marbofloksasin 100 mg/kg, diklofenak sodyum 10 mg/kg, metilprednizolon 10 mg/kg dozlarında IP yolla uygulandı. İlaç uygulaması takiben 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 ve 24. saatler de tiyopental anestezisi altında kan örnekleri alınarak serum sitokin değerleri ölçüldü. Araştırmada elde edilen veriler doğal şekillenen sepsise büyük ölçüde benzerlik gösterdi. Sitokin seviyeleri incelendiğinde diklofenak sodyum ile marbofloksasin uygulamasının tek başlarına sepsisi tedavi etmede etkisinin olmadığı, ancak metilprednizolon uygulamasının tek ve kombine yapılması durumunda etkili olabileceği belirlendi. Sepsis ile yükselen sitokin düzeyleri için kortikosteroid uygulamasının tek veya antibiyotik ve NSAİİ’lerle kombine kullanılmasının faydalı olabileceği önerilmektedir.
Hyperglycemic Effect of Dietary Boron in Rats with Experimental Diabetes Mellitus Induced by Streptozotocin
Authors: AKMAN ALACABEY Nur , OZDEMİR Hulya , OTO Gökhan
Published: October 2023

In this study, the effect of boric acid (BA) on blood sugar levels, vitamins and minerals in Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in rats was investigated. In the study, 48 male Wistar albino rats (200-220 g) were divided into 6 groups, no special treatment was administered to Group1, experimental diabetes was induced by administering STZ (45 mg/kg) through intraperitoneal (IP) injection to other groups. Group 2 diabetes; Group 3 (6 U/kg insulin) insulin; Group 4; 250 ppm, group 5; 500 ppm and group 6 1000 ppm BA mixed with their feed. Blood glucose levels of all groups were quantified from blood taken from the tail vein every week. At the end of study, the rats were sacrificed and their blood was taken. The serum levels of vitamins A, E, and minerals were studied. When compared with other groups, blood glucose levels of groups 4, 5 and 6 were found to be increased (p
OS RISCOS DO REMANEJAMENTO DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM PARA SANAR AUSENCIA DIÁRIA NA ESCALA DA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA (UTI)
Authors: Araújo Ana Paula Alfaia dos Santos , Vieira Célia Bento Tênis , Ramos Eldya Flávia
Published: October 2023

As Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) surgiram da necessidade de atender, de maneira diferenciada e intensiva, o paciente crítico. Essa especificidade do cuidado exige de seus trabalhadores altos padrões de conhecimento técnico e científico, além de diversas outras competências para o trabalho em equipe. Nesse cenário, para atingir a excelência na qualidade do cuidado, otimizar os recursos existentes em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e alocar uma equipe qualificada para assistência são quesitos fundamentais pois demandam elevados gastos institucionais com recursos físicos, tecnológicos e humanos para oferecerem assistência adequada e segura. 

Para se alcançar a qualidade na assistência prestada na UTI é de suma importância considerar que o número de trabalhadores de enfermagem e sua qualificação por categoria profissional devem ser previstos pelo enfermeiro coordenador, por meio da metodologia do dimensionamento de pessoal de enfermagem, respeitando-se minimamente o preconizado pelo Ministério da Saúde através da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA), assim como o Conselho Federal de Enfermagem (COFEN), e tal definição consiste em um instrumento gerencial para o planejamento de uma assistência de qualidade, em razão de auxiliar na adequação do quadro de pessoal às necessidades da clientela e às características do Serviço de Enfermagem da instituição.

A American Nurses Association (ANA) conceitua Qualidade no Cuidado de Enfermagem como “os procedimentos de Enfermagem possíveis, sem erros, que atendam o paciente da forma mais apropriada possível, seguindo princípios éticos, visando o equilíbrio e garantindo a satisfação do cliente e da família”. (VIEIRA, 2010)

A qualidade do cuidado não está garantida somente pela qualificação de seus profissionais, mas também pela quantificação desses para o desenvolvimento das atividades legalmente previstas. Portanto, um quantitativo adequado de profissionais que tenha como diretriz as demandas de cuidados dos pacientes é premissa indispensável ao cuidado de qualidade, uma vez que favorece um ambiente saudável, devido à redução da sobrecarga de trabalho e, consequentemente, oferece menor risco à clientela (ANDOLHE; PADILHA, 2012).

Nas instituições hospitalares, o serviço de enfermagem representa papel fundamental no processo assistencial. Logo o dimensionamento de pessoal de enfermagem é definido como um processo sistemático, que fundamenta o planejamento e a avaliação do quantitativo e qualitativo de profissionais, necessário para prover a assistência, de acordo com a singularidade dos serviços de saúde, que garantam a segurança dos usuários e dos trabalhadores (FUGULIN, 2010).
La gobernanza federalista de coordinación y la perspectiva expansiva de la educación superior en México
Authors: Álvarez Mendiola Germán
Published: October 2023

Con el fin de identificar los desafíos educativos que implica la nueva gobernanza, propuesta como medida legislativa de recuperación postpandémica, se analizan las políticas actuales de la educación superior en México. Este enfoque, al ser un modelo dominado por el gobierno federal, con participación escasa de profesores, estudiantes y sectores externos, y con falta de modelos de financiamiento claros para la ejecución de acciones, ha propiciado la obstaculización del cumplimiento de los objetivos de expansión, equidad y calidad educativa.
Empowering Education: Exploring the Impact of IoT in Smart Learning Environments
Authors: - Saniya Sapale , - Sudeepta Banerjee
Published: October 2023

This research study examines the profound impact of IoT (Internet of Things) technology within smart education systems. It delves into how IoT can improve accessibility, engagement, and individualized learning experiences for students, regardless of their backgrounds. Additionally, the research emphasizes the necessity for educational institutions to embrace IoT solutions to maintain competitiveness in our interconnected world. While also addressing security and privacy concerns, it underscores the evident benefits of implementing IoT in educational settings. This study also discusses and shows a few real-life case studies across the globe wherein many universities have already implemented the IoT technology and are benefitting from the same. Through effective utilization of IoT, we can establish a more dynamic and efficient educational ecosystem, empowering students, supporting educators, and equipping future generations for the challenges and opportunities of the digital era.
Unique Identities Of Neighbourhood In Asian Countries
Authors: - Prof. Shweta Kapoor
Published: October 2023

How do we create Unique identity exists essentially in an organic and evolutionary manner?
How do we create a unique modern and architectural urban design languages of a neighborhood/city which also makes it livable, sustainable,attaching and visually unique today and for the future?
Harnessing Machine Learning for Unmasking Deception: An In-Depth Analysis using ML Approaches for Fake News Identification in News Media
Authors: - YAGNESH CHALLAGUNDLA , - SHARATH KUMAR REDDY , - VINAY REDDY NAREDDY , - KARTHIK KUMAR REDDY KOTA , - SAIDULU GOLLA
Published: October 2023

In an era, In which misleading data may spread quickly, it is critical to have an efficient fake news detection system. This study explores the field of text-based machine learning models with the goal of separating potentially unreliable news stories from legitimate news articles in daily newspapers. The dataset that was obtained from Kaggle provides the basis for this project. It includes a number of characteristics, such as article headings, authors, textual content, and labels identifying whether an article is "Fake News" or "Real News."
A methodical strategy is used that includes data preparation, feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter tweaking to provide the best level of accuracy. Text data is tokenized, stemmed, and stop words are eliminated before being converted to numerical features using methods like TF-IDF and word embeddings.
To assess model performance, the dataset is intelligently split into training and testing sets. Logistic regression, Naive Bayes, SVM, and sophisticated deep learning models like BERT and GPT are among the machine learning models that are taken into account. To improve accuracy, the project also uses ensemble learning strategies.
Solid Waste Generation, Composition and Potentiality of Waste-to-Resource Recovery in Sylhet City Corporation, Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Md. Jisan , Taher M. A. , Reza Md. Al Amin
Published: October 2023

The very fast economic and population growth of Bangladesh, along with its high urbanization rate, have been seen since its independence in 1971. Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) has also experienced high population growth as well as rapid urbanization since 2002. The solid waste generation rate is also increasing along with the high economic and population growth in SCC. SCC and its extended areas are now producing more solid waste than ever before because of accelerated unplanned urbanization, ever-growing tourist pressure, and an overgrowing urban population. Sooner than later, resource recovery and capacity development in existing solid waste management systems are required to allow the sustainable and resilient growth of SCC. This study aimed to explore the total amount of solid waste generation per day as well as the waste composition and potentiality for resource recovery from the generated solid waste in SCC and its extended areas. This study has found that SCC is now generating a total of 375.68 tons of solid waste daily from households, daily kitchen markets, medical institutes, resident hotels, commercial shops, and restaurants. This study has also found that about 90% of daily-generated solid waste is perishable and has a high moisture content. This study has found that the generated waste in SCC has the potential to produce compost fertilizer, solid recovered fuel (SRF), and electricity. On the other hand, this study can directly help the conservancy department of SCC to have a brief idea about the existing solid waste generation rate, composition, categories, and potentialities of resource recovery from the generated solid waste. It can also succor other conservancy departments of other city corporations or urban areas of Bangladesh as well as other researchers in a similar way.
Multiplying Effects in the Local Economy through the Sustainable Development of the Cultural and Environmental stock. The Case of Symi
Authors: Mikrou Ioanna , Dimas Petros , Skoulaki Georgia , Vythoulka Anastasia , Fafouti Aspasia , Delegou Ekaterini , Tsakanikas Aggelos , Moropoulou Antonia
Published: October 2023

Sustainable development proposals utilizing the environmental and cultural reserve of remoted areas, help to preserve and maintain the cultural heritage and nature, while further strengthening the local economy, and boosting tourist activity. This article aims to assess the socio-economic effects of the sustainable development proposals for the island of Symi, which utilize the environmental and cultural reserve of the region. The assessment concerns economic values, such as the Gross Domestic Product and the contribution in terms of production value, both at regional and national levels. The scenario has been made based on the increase in tourism expected. For the implementation of the research, bibliographic research was conducted concerning sustainable development and how it is related to investment, tourism, cultural heritage, and the environment. Furthermore, the current situation was identified regarding the touristic scheme on the island. All the above led to the assumptions formed, based on which the input-output model was applied for the socio-economic assessment, which examined the direct and indirect effects on the economy. Sustainable development proposals have positive economic results and depending on the extent of the investments, the economic effects are formulated.
IN VIVO STUDY THE ACTION OF HYPOXIC CONDITIONS ON THE PROLIFERATIVE POTENTIAL OF LIVER CANCER CELLS
Authors: Кечерюкова Тахмина Мажитовна , Шульга Анна Александровна , Гончарова Анна Сергеевна
Published: October 2023

Гипоксия играет важную роль во многих биологических процессах, включая пролиферацию клеток. В этом исследовании были определены уровни экспрессии маркера пролиферации Ki-67 в тканях опухоли печени с гипоксическими условиями и без гипоксии.

Hypoxia play critical roles in various biological processes, icluding cell proliferation. This study expression of the proliferation marker Ki-67 was measured in liver tumor tissues with hypoxic conditions and without hypoxia.
Tying a knot between crown ethers and porphyrins
Authors: Matviyishyn Maksym , Szyszko Bartosz
Published: October 2023

Porphyrins and crown ether hybrids have emerged as a promising class of molecules composed of elements of a tetrapyrrole macrocycle and an oligo(ethylene glycol) segment. These hybrid systems constitute a broad group of compounds, including crowned porphyrins, crownphyrins, and calixpyrrole-crown ether systems forming Pacman complexes with transition metals. Their unique nature accustoms them as excellent ligands and hosts capable of binding guest molecules/ions, but also to undergo unusual transformations, such as metal-induced expansion/contraction. Depending on the design of the particular hybrid, they present unique features involving intriguing redox chemistry, interesting optical properties, and reactivity towards transition metals. In this perspective article, the overview of both the early designs of porphyrin-crown ether hybrids, as well as the most recent advances in the synthesis and characterisation of this remarkable group of macrocyclic systems, are addressed. The discussion covers the strategies employed in synthesising these systems, including cyclisation reactions, self-assembly, and their remarkable reactivity. The potential applications of porphyrin-crown ether hybrids are also highlighted. Moreover, the discussion identifies the challenges associated with synthesising and characterising hybrids, outlining the possible future directions.
Analysis of Korea and Global Monopoly Research Trends Using Topic Modeling and Time-Series Analysis
Authors:   The Korean Data Analysis Society, Lee Suji , Jung Hohyun
Published: October 2023

Many countries have made efforts to prevent the concentration of a few major corporations and monopolistic practices by developing and improving fair trade laws and antitrust regulations. However, the emergence of new industries and changes in trading patterns due to increased online transactions amid the COVID-19 pandemic have created gaps in existing laws. We aim to predict trends in monopolistic industries to proactively prevent such problems by establishing relevant laws or regulations. In order to examine the research trends on domestic and international monopolies, we collected abstracts of papers related to monopoly regulation from the RISS database for domestic papers and the Web of Science for international papers from 1995 to 2021. After preprocessing the data, LDA topic modeling was conducted to extract the top 15 significant topics. Moreover, we proposed a method for calculating the topic's importance to measure how actively research has progressed. We employed the linear regression model to examine the trends in research importance for each topic, and the ARIMA model was applied to predict the future trends in research importance for the next three years. While no significant trends were observed in the international data, the findings from the domestic data indicated a significant increasing volume of research on “online transactions” in the future.
The impact of ESG practices on liquidity during and before COVID-19
Authors:   The Korean Data Analysis Society, Cui Jinhua
Published: October 2023

We investigated the impact of ESG practices on liquidity within Korea's KOSPI-listed firms during the period 2012-2022. ESG practices are known to reduce idiosyncratic risk through the disclosure of non-financial information. This suggests that a high level of ESG performance can enhance stock liquidity by reducing adverse selection costs. The levels of ESG performance were evaluated using KCGS's annual firm-level ESG ratings. Liquidity was evaluated using Amihud(Roll)’s measure. Our primary findings are as follows: We determined that ESG activities can serve as a channel to decrease illiquidity in the Korean stock market. Additionally, in the comparative analysis of the impact of ESG activities on liquidity during and before the COVID-19 pandemic, we discovered that the liquidity-increasing effect of ESG activities was particularly potent during the crisis. This indicates that unexpected shocks like COVID-19 have emphasized the demand for sustainable management, leading companies to voluntarily explore more effective ESG management strategies in response to investor demands, resulting in improved liquidity.
PEMAHAMAN KONSEP PREDESTINASI SEBAGAI JAMINAN KESELAMATAN BERDASARKAN ROMA 8:29-30
Authors: Umboh Sonny Herens
Published: October 2023

Salvation is something that is fundamental to the faith of believers, even though there are still often differences in understanding of salvation. There are those who argue that salvation can be obtained because of contributions from actions or responses from humans who are trying to get it. For those who hold the understanding of predistination, safety is an absolute guarantee for everyone He has chosen. Although the concept of predistination is often considered unbiblical, through this research using a qualitative approach based on Romans 8:29-30 it is hoped that it can provide an understanding of that salvation so that through the concept of predistination it can provide an understanding that can guarantee that salvation and is a biblical thing.
KEBEBASAN BERAGAMA, RELIGIUSITAS DAN PEMBANGUNAN EKONOMI
Authors: Purwanto Edi
Published: October 2023

This study employs a literature review methodology to investigate the interplay among religious freedom, religiosity, and economic development. It examines how religious freedom influences religiosity levels and economic growth, drawing on various research propositions and empirical evidence. The research relies on reputable international journal sources and keywords related to religious economy, competition, markets, and their impact on religiosity and economic development. The study reveals a significant relationship between religious freedom and religiosity, highlighting seven key propositions, including the role of state involvement in regulating religious activities, the effects of unregulated religious activities, and the impact on societal acceptance of religious symbols and rituals. It also explores the connection between religious freedom and economic development, emphasizing that it is integral to civil and political liberties, removing barriers to innovation, trade, and investment and ultimately contributing to social stability and cultural diversity. In conclusion, this study illuminates the complex connections between religious freedom, religiosity, and economic development, offering insights for policymakers to protect religious rights, encourage pluralism, and foster a diverse and inclusive society that values religious freedom and economic growth.
« La file d’attente, ça fait un peu déprimer »
Authors: Mizzi Alban
Published: October 2023

S’appuyant sur le suivi qualitatif de 34 lycéens en cours d’affectation sur Parcoursup, cet article propose une lecture de ce dispositif en tant qu’épreuve, défi standardisé. En France, les difficultés relatives à l’orientation des bacheliers vers l’enseignement supérieur aboutirent en 2018 à la réforme sur l’orientation et la réussite des étudiants dans laquelle s’inscrit Parcoursup. Si le dispositif antérieur « admission post-bac » apparaissait injuste du fait du tirage au sort pratiqué dans certaines universités, Parcoursup peine à répondre à ces enjeux de justice à cause de son opacité. Plus encore, du fait de l’absence de hiérarchisation des vœux par le candidat, la procédure les plonge dans des horizons temporels moins bornés et plus diffus via des listes d’attente, dont les difficultés sont différemment appréhendées d’un individu à un autre.
Socialisations des apprenti·e·s à l’entrée sur le marché du travail
Authors: Saccomanno Benjamin
Published: October 2023

Comment l’entrée dans le monde du travail modifie-t-elle les perceptions de jeunes à propos d’eux-mêmes et de leur jeunesse ? Gérer un salaire et la fatigue, négocier l’équilibre des temps privés et professionnels, appréhender l’ordre hiérarchique sont quelques-uns des apprentissages au cœur des socialisations professionnelles étudiées. La population d’étude est composée d’apprenti·e·s d’origines populaires, en CAP et baccalauréat professionnel (mécanique, commerce et soins du corps). L’article s’arrête notamment sur les apprentissages tirés du nouveau quotidien induit par l’occupation régulière et continue d’un emploi, de la gestion de la paie aux façons de composer avec les rapports sociaux au travail. Les positions subalternes occupées offrent un point de vue privilégié sur l’expérience de la conformité au travail chez des jeunes dont les récits restituent les effets de leur mise au travail sur leur parcours.
A plea against withholding rights under French law: a view from the international practice
Authors: Le Grand de Belleroche Diane , Teague Lily B.
Published: October 2023

“Introducing again a droit de prélèvement which would be available for all heirs of all nationalities would create a new exception to the conflict of law rules which have been adopted in the regulation, in contradiction with its objective. In addition, it is far from certain that the reintroduction of this droit de prélèvement would necessarily come within the scope of the exception of public policy under article 35 of the regulation […] Indeed |…] the regulation aims at providing a greater predictability in the area of succession law […] and this could lead the European Court of Justice to consider that a Member State could not systematically exclude any foreign law which would not organise forced heirship rights. The reintroduction of a droit de prélèvement would therefore lead to a great risk of annulment of the new rules by the European Court of Justice in proceedings for failure to fulfil an obligation, or in proceedings for a preliminary ruling.” 1
Exploring the role of preferential solvation in the stability of globular proteins through the study of ovalbumin interaction with organic additives
Authors: Tretyakova Tatyana , Makharadze Maya , Uchaneishvili Sopio , Shushanyan Mikhael , Khoshtariya Dimitri
Published: October 2023

The impact of denaturing and stabilizing osmolytes on protein conformational dynamics has been extensively explored due to the significant contribution of protein solvation to the stability, function, malfunction and regulation of globular proteins. We studied the effect of two nonspecific organic molecules, urea, which is a conventional denaturant, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which is a multilateral organic solvent, on the stability and conformational dynamics of a non-inhibitory serpin, ovalbumin (OVA). A differential scanning microcalorimetry (DSC) experimental series conducted in the phosphate buffer solutions containing 0–30% of additives revealed the destabilizing impact of both urea and DMSO in a mild acidic media, manifested in the gradual decrease of thermal unfolding enthalpy and transition temperature. These findings differ from the results observed in our study of the mild alkaline DMSO buffered solutions of OVA, where the moderate stabilization of OVA was observed in presence of 5–10% of DMSO. However, the overall OVA interaction patterns with urea and DMSO are consistent with our previous findings on the stability and conformational flexibility of another model globular protein, α-chymotrypsin, in similar medium conditions. The obtained results could be explained by preferential solvation patterns. Positive preferential solvation of protein by urea in urea/water mixtures mainly weakens the hydrophobic interactions of the protein globule and eventually leads to the disruption of the tertiary structure within the whole range of urea concentrations. Alternatively, under certain experimental conditions in DMSO/water mixtures, positive preferential solvation by water molecules can be observed. We assume that the switch to the positive preferential solvation by DMSO, which is shown to have a soft maximum around 20–30% DMSO, could be shifted towards lower additive concentrations due to the intrinsic capability of ovalbumin OVA to convert into a heat-stable, yet flexible set of conformations that have increased the surface hydrophobicity, characteristic to molten-globule-like states.
Comparative Evaluation of Host-Based Translator Mechanisms for IPv4-IPv6 Communication Performance Analysis With Different Routing Protocols
Authors: Hamarsheh Ala , Alqeerm Ahmad , Akour Iman , Alauthman Mohammad , Aldweesh Amjad , Ali Ali Mohd , Almomani Ammar , Alangari Someah
Published: October 2023

The impending exhaustion of internet protocol (IP) version four (IPv4) addresses necessitates a transition to the more expansive IP version six (IPv6) protocol. However, this shift faces challenges due to the widespread legacy of IPv4 infrastructure and resistance among organizations to overhaul networks. Host-based translators offer a critical bridging solution by enabling IPv6-only devices to communicate with IPv4-only devices through software-level protocol translation. This paper comprehensively evaluates four pivotal host-based translator mechanisms—bump-in-the-stack (BIS), bump-in-the-application programming interface (API) (BIA), BIA version 2 (BIAv2), and bump-in-the-host (BIH). Using simulated networks with diverse configurations of IPv4/IPv6 applications, hosts, and routing protocols, the authors assessed performance through metrics including packet loss, convergence time, traffic throughput, and overhead. The results reveal variability in effectiveness across both translators and scenarios. BIAv2 demonstrated advantages in throughput and overhead due to stateless mapping. The research underscores the importance of selecting the optimal translation approach for specific network environments and goals. It guides smoother IPv6 adoption by demonstrating how host-based translators can facilitate coexistence during transition. Further exploration of performance tradeoffs can continue guiding effective deployment strategies.
What Drives Consumers to Adopt Mobile Payment Apps in the Post-COVID-19 Scenario
Authors: Chakraborty Debarun , Mehta Prashant , Dash Ganesh , Khan Nusrat , Jain Ravi Kumar , Biswas Debasish
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to use the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework to investigate the connection between personal safety, digital literacy, and social influence on the adoption of m-payment apps in the post-COVID-19 scenario. The study adopts a mixed-method approach. Initially, semi-structured are conducted to identify the constructs. Subsequently, empirical analysis is carried out to establish the relationship between different constructs. In the framework of the present investigations, personal safety, digital literacy, and social influence as stimuli (S) that affect an individual's openness to change, which acts as organism (O), and in turn, it expresses an individual's willingness to adopt the services of m-payment apps (R). Through structural equation modeling, responses from 429 consumers are used to evaluate a model incorporating the S-O-R framework with mediator, moderator, and control variables. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between personal safety, social influence, digital literacy, and m-payment adoption. Openness to change partially mediated all the associations, while user involvement moderated the associations between digital literacy, openness to change, and m-payment adoption. One of the study's primary contributions is applying the S-O-R model in this context, along with mediating and moderating the influence of openness to change and user involvement. The study's results enrich our understanding of consumer behavior and actual practices post-COVID-19.
Personal Information Protection in Government Data Openness Using Decision Tree Model
Authors: Gao Bo , Sun Jun , Wang Bochun
Published: October 2023

To address the issues of personal privacy and information security in the current digital age, this study first collects and analyzes relevant government data openness policies and personal information protection laws and regulations to understand the current policy and legal environment. Secondly, a complexity pruning decision tree model is constructed, which can identify and evaluate potential personal information protection risks in government data openness. Using the Singapore government open dataset, this decision tree model is applied for empirical analysis, and its accuracy and effectiveness are evaluated. The research results demonstrate that the complexity pruning decision tree model performs well in terms of accuracy, recall rate, F1 score, and the area under the ROC Curve (AUC). The model achieves an accuracy of 0.85 on the training and 0.8 on the test sets, indicating its high performance in personal information protection in government data openness.
Reduction of Firing Temperature by Utilization of Secondary Materials for the Synthesis of Forsterite Ceramics
Authors: Nguyen Martin , Sokolař Radomír
Published: October 2023

The main aim of this research was to investigate the effect of the addition of coal fly ash as a secondary waste material on the synthesis and properties of forsterite ceramics. The utilization of fly ash as a raw material, which contains flux oxides, reduce the necessary firing temperature for the synthesis of forsterite ceramics in comparison with forsterite ceramics synthetized from high purity or industrial materials, while preserving its refractory properties. The results revealed that forsterite was synthesized as a major crystalline phase in all samples. The optimal firing temperature for obtaining good physico-mechanical parameters was found to be between 1400-1600°C for high purity or industrial materials, while mixtures containing fly ash could achieve similar parameters at lower firing temperatures between 1200-1300°C. The decrease in refractoriness was found to be within acceptable limits for utilization as a refractory material. These findings demonstrate the potential for cost reduction and energy savings through the use of secondary waste materials and reduced firing temperature in the synthesis of forsterite ceramics.