bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Flattening of Bamboo Culm while Softening in Palm Oil and Subsequent Mechanical Characterization
Authors: delos Reyes Ronald Allan S. , Camagay Danna Joyce C. , Heromiano Kate Drew G. , Maningas Janelle Frances C.
Published: March 2023

This paper considers the softening and flattening treatment of Schizostachyum Lumampao Bamboo as part of a process in its preparation for utilization. Bamboo half-culm samples with thicknesses of either 5.00 mm or 6.00 mm was soaked in palm oil at either of two temperatures (100°C or 160°C) with an application of 50 N load to simulate the flattening process for a period of either 2700 sec. (45 mins.) or 3600 sec. (60 mins.). By measuring the height of the bamboo half-culm before and after the thermal treatment, a relationship was derived between the total heat transferred into the bamboo culms and the flattening behavior. Furthermore, after the flattening, the bending strength of the culms exhibited an exponentially decaying trend and the fracture strength a bi-modal behavior which is confirmed by other studies. This study reports a derived parameter designated as the thermodynamic bending stiffness of about 4 MPa for the flattening process.
A Bibliometric Review of Research Trends on Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Baarimah Abdullah O. , Alaloul Wesam Salah , Liew M. S. , Baarimah Salem O. , Musarat Muhammad Ali , Bin Mokaizh Aiman A.
Published: March 2023

To prevent the excessive depletion of natural resources, sustainable development requires using alternate sustainable materials. Researchers in the field of advanced construction materials are increasingly paying attention to kenaf fibers as a "green" material because of their possible application in composites to advance sustainable development. However, there has been no attempt of scientometric analysis to investigate the comprehensive understanding of the present state of applications of kenaf fibers in reinforced concrete. The study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of the existing kenaf fibers reinforced concrete literature and to provide a picture of the research status during the last ten years from 2013 to September 2022. There were 303 articles extracted from the Scopus database. The “VOSviewer” tool was employed to visualize the literature containing the most active scientific journals, countries, and highly used keywords in the field of fibers reinforced concrete. The outcomes showed that “Hybrid Composites”, “Impact Strength”, “Water Absorption”, “Scanning Electron Microscopy”, “Polypropylenes” and “Polymer Composite” have recently emerged as themes related to the applications of KFRC, and grabbed the interest of academics, may also offer future research opportunities. Additionally, according to the frequency of the keywords used, three important research domains associated with kenaf fibers within the concrete in the construction materials field have been identified, including “Mechanical Properties”, “Fiber Reinforced Plastics”, and “Tensile Strength”. Furthermore, the recent studies on the impact of kenaf fiber utilization on the structural performance of reinforced concrete are reviewed. Accordingly, the explanations related to research findings, suggestions for future studies have been provided on the incorporation of kenaf fibers reinforced concrete in civil engineering applications.
Preventive Modelling in Risk Management on the Construction Project
Authors: Hayati Kemala , Yulia  , Agung Daffa
Published: March 2023

The construction industry is a service sector that is often faced uncertain circumstances with a high rate of changes in its project operations. These changes not only often occur in the implementation (build) phase of a construction project, but it also happens in the planning (design) phase. In general, dealing with such uncertain circumstances means to have the possibility for failure in achieving the goals of a project. Even though changes and adjustments are common in this sector, it nevertheless will bring risks to the construction works. For example, the time, costs, and quality. Hence, a preventive system is needed with which can minimise the risks that may arise during the project activities. The objective of this research is to identify the caused factors of the risks on the construction business, and that to further suggest the applicable model as the preventive action of the risks. This study began with a detail review to seven risk indicators; Labour Risk (X1), Contractual Risk (X2), Human Resources Risk (X3), Design and Technology Risk (X4), Material and Tool Risk (X5), Implementation Risk (X6), and Force Majeure Risk (X7). This research was developed further using questionnaires and expert validation as the primary data, which furthermore analysed using analysis factors, descriptive analysis, and probability impact matric in order to determine the level of the risks. The risk level analysis resulted three variables as the top event (dominant risk), which are X1, X3 and X4. These findings were then advanced following Bowtie diagram and scenario analysis, hence suggested a modelling that described possible preventive and corrective strategies. Both the Bowtie diagram and scenario analysis are not only helpful as the guidance and warning, but also practical for the construction practitioners in managing the risk management and decision making for the construction project.
Study of Model and Material Houses Effect on Tsunami Hazard in Banda Aceh City Using SmarthPLS
Authors: Soviana Widya , Munirwansyah  , Syamsidik  , Achmad Ashfa
Published: March 2023

The tsunami in 2004 had devastated many thousands of houses in Banda Aceh City. The worst damage occurred in Meuraxa, Kuta Raja, Syiah Kuala and Kuta Alam sub-districts, because the location faced directly to the Malacca Strait. The Rehabilitation and reconstruction activities have rebuilt the houses in the same spot area. More over the house models have not heeded the risk of tsunami. This study aims to identify the effect of model and material house toward the tsunami risk in Banda Aceh city. The research method used questionnaires that were distributed to 30 respondents from the expert. Data processing and analyzing used Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (Smarth-PLS) through standardized loading factor and composite reliability. The model shows that the variation in the value of the material and house model variables on tsunami disaster risk is moderate. Based on the results of the bootstrap calculation, all indicators have a significant effect on tsunami hazard except the type of non-permanent house structure. The results of the path coefficient show that a house with a stilt model has a significant effect on the level of tsunami disaster risk, while the house material on the walls of the house should use fabricated materials. To sum up, the construction of houses in tsunami risk areas should consider the model of houses on stilts with reinforced concrete materials. Stilt houses provide space for tsunami flows to avoid turbulence, and with a structure of house is resistance according building code.
Characterization of Porous Asphalt Mixture Using Faunus Ater Shell Ash as Filler and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) as Bitumen Additive
Authors: Syammaun Tamalkhani , Rachman Firmansyah , Zainuddin  , Fauzan Haikal
Published: March 2023

This study proposed using Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Faunus ater shell ash (FAA) waste as asphalt binder additives and filler substitutions, respectively, to increase the strength and stability of porous asphalt. A thorough investigation of porous asphalt mixture properties was carried out using a permeability test, void in the mix (VIM), Marshall stability, and cantabro loss (CL). In this study, the stone dust filler was substituted by 0%, 50%, and 100% of FAA. In addition, 2%, 4%, and 6% of PET were used as asphalt binder additives. The permeability test result was in line with the VIM measurement, resulting in Mix 2 (50% stone dust, 50%FAA, and 2% PET) having the highest permeability and VIM value. In comparison, Mix 4 (100% stone dust and 4% PET) has the lowest permeability and VIM value. The Marshal stability results were in reverse with the permeability and VIM value, where Mix 4 resulted in the highest Marshall stability of 1519 kg. The majority of the CL test result was in line with the permeability and VIM value, where the only mixture that failed to satisfy the minimum 35% of CL value was Mix 2 with the CL value of 36%.
Assessing the Impact of Persistent HIV Infection on Innate Lymphoid Cells Using In Vitro Models
Authors: Boulay Aude , Trabanelli Sara , Boireau Stéphanie , Boyer-Clavel Myriam , Nisole Sébastien , Romero Pedro , Jandus Camilla , Beignon Anne-Sophie , Arhel Nathalie J
Published: March 2023

Pathogens that persist in their host induce immune dysfunctions even in the absence of detectable replication. To better understand the phenotypic and functional changes that persistent infections induce in sentinel innate immune cells, we developed human PBMC-based HIV models of persistent infection. Autologous nonactivated PBMCs were cocultured with chronically infected, acutely infected, or uninfected cells and were then analyzed by unsupervised high-dimensional flow cytometry. Using this approach, we identified prevalent patterns of innate immune dysfunctions associated with persistent HIV infections that at least in part mirror immune dysfunctions observed in patients. In one or more models of chronic infection, bystander CD16+ NK cells expressing markers of activation, such as CD94, CD45RO, CD62L, CD69, CD25, and immune checkpoints PD1, Tim3, TIGIT, NKG2A and Lag3, were significantly reduced. Conversely, helper ILC subsets expressing PDL1/PDL2 were significantly enriched in chronic infection compared with either uninfected or acute infection, suggesting that chronic HIV-1 infection was associated with an inhibitory environment for bystander ILC and NK subsets. The cell-based models of persistent infection that we describe here provide versatile tools to explore the molecular mechanisms of these immune dysfunctions and unveil the contribution of innate immunity in sustaining pathogen persistence.
Cell Cycle–Mediated Regulation of Secondary Ig Diversification
Authors: Bello Amanda , Müller Antonia , Hirth Gianna , Giebeler Liane N , Böttcher Katrin , Voigt Stefanie , Jungnickel Berit
Published: March 2023

Secondary Ig diversification in B cells requires the deliberate introduction of DNA damage into the Ig genes by the enzyme activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and the error-prone resolution of AID-induced lesions. These processes must be tightly regulated because they may lead to lymphomagenesis if they act on genes other than the Ig genes. Since B cells may limit secondary Ig diversification mechanisms during the cell cycle to minimize genomic instability, we restricted the activity of AID specifically to the G1 or S/G2 phase to investigate the cell cycle contribution to the regulation of somatic hypermutation, class switch recombination, and Ig gene conversion in human, murine, and avian B cells, respectively. The efficient induction of AID in different cell cycle phases allowed us for the first time, to our knowledge, to discriminate G1- from S/G2-specific events of regulation. We show that the processes of Ig gene conversion and C/G mutagenesis during somatic hypermutation can be achieved throughout the cell cycle, whereas A/T mutagenesis and class switch recombination require AID-mediated deamination in G1. Thus, AID activity in G1, but not in S/G2, leads to the efficient accomplishment of all mechanisms of secondary Ig diversification. Our findings refine the current state-of-the-art knowledge in the context of the regulation of secondary Ig diversification.
Serum Calprotectin and B-cell activating factor are potential biomarkers for Helicobacter pylori infection
Authors: Mustafa Akam Jasim , Balaky Hazhar M. , Ismail Parween Abdulsamad , Abdalla Hawdang Othman , Muhammed Khawla Mahruf
Published: March 2023

Humans always mount a robust immune response to the bacterial infection caused by Helicobacter pylori, which causes various gastrointestinal tract infections. Calprotectin (CALP) and B-Cell Activating Factor (BAFF) are inflammatory biomarkers having a role in the gastrointestinal neutrophilic response to bacterial infection. The study was designed to assess serum CALP and BAFF as inflammatory biomarkers in H. pylori infection and peptic ulcer patients. The current study comprised 112 people, including 62 H. pylori-infected patients (34 men and 28 women) who were clinically diagnosed with H. pylori infection via testing positive for the H. pylori stool antigen test; they were compared to a control group of 50 healthy people (34 men and 16 women) who were age and gender- matched to H. pylori-infected patients. The serum level of CALP and BAFF were assayed using the ELISA technique. The biochemical parameters were statistically compared between patients and controls by unpaired Man-Whitney U t-test and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. There was a significant elevation of serum CALP in H. pylori-infected patients [116.4(120.7), p=0.0132] in comparison to healthy controls [99.50(115.8)]. Similarly, there was a significant elevation of serum BAFF concentration in H. pylori-infected patients [485.7(367.1), p=0.0014] in comparison to healthy controls [444.5(513.0)]. The ROC curve analysis suggests serum CALP and BAFF as reasonable inflammatory biomarkers for H. pylori infection with statistically significant (p=0.0135, p=0.0015) area under the ROC curve of (0.6361, 0.6748), respectively. CALP and BAFF are potent inflammatory biomarkers involved in the development and etiology of H. pylori infection. Serum CALP and BAFF levels could be used as biomarkers for chronic inflammation induced by H. pylori. CALP and BAFF biomarkers can be combined to diagnose and predict the prognosis of H. pylori infection.
Elastomer: Fluorocarbon (FKM) Aircraft Engine Oil, Fuel and Hydraulic Fluid Resistant Low Temperature Sealing Tg -40 °F (-40 °C) / 70 to 80 Hardness, for Products in Aircraft Engine Oil, Fuel, and Hydraulics Systems
Authors:   AMS CE Elastomers Committee
Published: March 2023

This specification covers a fluorocarbon elastomer that can be used to manufacture product in the form of sheet, strip, tubing, extrusions, and molded shapes. For molded rings, molded compression seals, and molded-in-place gaskets for aeronautical and aerospace applications, use the AMS7379 specification.
Titanium Sheet, Strip, and Plate Commercially Pure Annealed 40.0 ksi (276 MPa) Yield Strength
Authors:   AMS G Titanium and Refractory Metals Committee
Published: March 2023

This specification covers one grade of commercially pure titanium in the form of sheet, strip, and plate up through 1.000 inch (25.40 mm), inclusive.
Nickel Alloy, Corrosion- and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Forgings, Rings, and Forging Stock 57Ni - 19.5Cr - 13.5Co - 4.3Mo - 3.0Ti - 1.4Al - 0.05Zr - 0.006B Consumable Electrode Remelted or Vacuum Induction Melted 1825 to 1900 °F (996 to 1038 °C) Solution, Stabilization, and Precipitation Heat Treated
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: March 2023

This specification covers a corrosion- and heat-resistant nickel alloy in the form of bars, forgings, flash welded rings. Product covered by this specification is limited to a nominal 3.25 inches (82.6 mm) and under in diameter or maximum cross-sectional dimension between parallel sides (thickness) and stock of any size for forging and for flash welded rings.
Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Forging Stock and Mechanical Tubing 14.5Cr - 4.0Mo - 1.2V (1.10-1.20C) Premium Quality for Bearing Applications, Double Vacuum Melted
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: March 2023

This specification covers a premium aircraft-quality, corrosion-resistant steel in the form of bars, wire, forgings, mechanical tubing, and forging stock.
Steel Bars, Forgings and Forging Stock, Low Alloy, Heat-Resistant 0.65Si - 1.25Cr - 0.50Mo - 0.85V (0.25 - 0.30C)
Authors:   AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee
Published: March 2023

This specification covers an aircraft-quality, low-alloy, heat-resistant steel in the form of bars, forgings, and forging stock.
Exfoliative Cheilitis in Childhood: A Successful Treatment with Tacrolimus
Authors: Ulusoy Emel , Abacı Ayhan
Published: March 2023

Exfoliative cheilitis is a hardly diagnosed disease by pediatricians. We have presented this report to draw the attention of cliniciansbecause the child is the youngest patient with complete relief from using tacrolimus ointment in the literature. We present the three-year-old child with scaled, crusted, and sensitive upper and lower lips. He was admitted to different centers from the beginningof the complaints without any relief despite different treatments. The clinicians may encounter exfoliative cheilitis in different agegroups. There are some approaches to management and therapy of the disease. But consensus has not yet occurred on definitivetreatment, especially in childhood.
The Relationship Between Dyspnea Severity with Radiological and Laboratory Findings in Pneumonia in Children in Pediatric Palliative Care
Authors: Harputluoğlu Nilgün , Coşkun Mehmet , Çubukçu Duygu , Çelik Tanju
Published: March 2023

In care patients; pneumonia is common due to being bedridden, atrophy of respiratory muscles and use of medical devices.Dyspnea is the second most common symptom after pain in pediatric palliative care. In this study, it was aimed to examine therelationship between the severity of dyspnea and pneumonia. The study is a study that included patients admitted to pediatricpalliative care, diagnosed with pneumonia, and applied Modified Borg Scale (MBS) between December 15, 2019 and December15, 2020. The MBS has a scoring system ranging from 0 to 10 and assesses the severity of dyspnea. A total of 72 (34.4%) patientsdiagnosed with pneumonia and underwent MBS were included in the study. 51.4% (n=37) of the study group were male, and themedian age was 6.00 years (ranges of quarters=9). It was observed that the severity of dyspnea did not affect determining thepneumonia type and possible pathogen (p=0.613, p=0.948, respectively) In line with the results of the study, it can be concludedthat there is no relationship between the severity of dyspnea and pneumonia in patients in need of care.
Case of Pediatric Urticaria Pigmentosa
Authors: Aydoğdu Şevkiye , Aydoğdu İbrahim Halil
Published: March 2023

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Establishment of native seedlings species as an indicator of ecological restoration of riparian forest, Cerrado, DF, Brazil
Authors: Lima Pedro Augusto Fonseca , Albuquerque Lidiamar Barbosa de , Gatto Alcides , Malaquias Juaci Vitória , Aquino Fabiana de Góis
Published: March 2023

This study evaluated the survival of seedlings of native species of Cerrado - Brazil and its potential as an indicator of ecological restoration of riparian forests. The factors affecting survival were also analyzed. The experiment consisted of three planting models with three replications (T1 = nucleation: Anderson model; T2 = nucleation: Anderson model + artificial perches; T3 = filling line and diversity line). The influence of factors such as leaf herbivory, stem herbivory, absence of leaves (predation, dehydration or malnutrition) and sprouting/regrowth survival were assessed by cluster analysis. The survival rates ranged from 58.6 to 100% (average 73.6%). Out of eighteen species, fifteen showed survival rate above 60%, and could be potentially used in the restoration of degraded areas. The hierarchical clustering using survival efficiency and biotic factors resulted in the distinction of two groups of species with high frequency of leaves and stem herbivory, differing statistically (test “t”, p < 0.05) in the sprouting and regrowth. The survival efficiency shows potential of being used as a restoration indicator.
Preliminary Study of College Students’ Creative Thinking Skills on Electromagnetic Material
Authors: Marviyani Ericha Ayusepta , Sukarmin Sukarmin , Sanjaya I Gusti Made
Published: March 2023

Objective: This study aims to analyze the initial ability of student's creative thinking skills on electromagnetic materials and find a solution method of learning model suitable to the students' conditions. Method: The design of this study was pre-experimental. The data collection technique used a test method using creative thinking skills test instrument. The test instruments used in this study were tested for validity and reliability before use. Results: The results of this study showed different results. The percentage of the fluency indicator is 96.71% in the very good category, the percentage of the flexibility indicator is 51.97% in the medium category, the percentage of the elaboration indicator is 36.18%, and the originality is 16.45% in the less category. The average of all indicators is 50.32%, with the medium category. Novelty: Students' creative thinking skills can be developed through various methods, including the PjBL model, the Inquiry Social Learning model, PBL combined with Flashcard media, and PjBL integrated with STEM-based e-learning. The implications of this study can be used as a reference and essential alternative for future researchers to design learning tools using specific learning methods/models to increase students' or college students' creative thinking skills.
Automedicação em tempos de Covid-19 entre odontólogos do Norte do Paraná
Authors:   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Doniak Priscylla Fernanda da Trindade , Endo Marcos Sergio ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Matta Alessandra Cristina Gobbi ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Pujals Constanza ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Mestre Thiago Fuentes ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Vasconcelos Sandra Sayuri Nakamura de ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil.
Published: March 2023

Devido à propagação do coronavírus SARS-CoV-2, ocorreu a pandemia, aumentando a prática da automedicação. Logo foi avaliado o impacto da automedicação na pandemia em dentistas do norte do estado do Paraná, aplicando um questionário aos odontólogos por meio de WhatsApp com perguntas sobre saúde, ingestão de medicamentos, contaminação por Covid-19 e comparando as respostas para análise. 55,9% usaram medicamentos sem prescrição, 3,1% o kit-Covid e 14,3% ingeriram outros medicamentos para efeito profilático. A maioria realizou a automedicação além da utilização do kit-Covid como tratamento e prevenção da doença, usando como principal fonte de informação outros profissionais da saúde.
Avaliação da atratividade dos sorrisos com aparência natural e artificial
Authors:   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Barbosa Micaely Kálita , Silva Paula Patrícia Cotrin da ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Valarelli Fabricio Pinelli ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Pinzan-Vercelino Célia  Regina Maio ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Freitas Karina Maria Salvatore ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Oliveira Renata Cristina Gobbi de ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil.
Published: March 2023

O objetivo foi comparar a atratividade dos sorrisos naturais e dos tratados com laminados cerâmicos. Amostra foi composta por fotografias dos sorrisos de 30 indivíduos, sendo 10 sorrisos com dentes naturais, 10 com laminados cerâmicos ideais e 10 com laminados cerâmicos artificiais. A atratividade dos sorrisos foi avaliada com notas de 0-10, sendo 0 menos atrativo e 10 mais atrativo. O sorriso com laminados cerâmicos ideais foi o mais atrativo, seguido pelo sorriso com dentes naturais hígidos, e por último, pelo sorriso com laminados cerâmicos artificiais.
Avaliação do perfil lipídico em modelos experimentais de ratos Wistar tratados com própolis marrom brasileira e Artepillin C
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Pelegrini Brenda Barroso , Becker Amanda Alexandrino ,   UniCesumar - Maringá, PR, Brasil., Ferreira César Agostinho ,   Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Machado Gregório Rossetto ,   Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Mazarin Sabrina Roledo ,   Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Becker Tânia Cristina Alexandrino ,   Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, PR, Brasil.
Published: March 2023

Dietas ricas em antioxidantes, capazes de neutralizar o excesso de radicais livres estão associadas à redução de risco para o câncer colorretal (CCR). A Própolis Marrom Brasileira (PMB) e o Artepillin C (ARC) possuem como propriedade biológica a ação antioxidante. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o perfil lipídico de ratos Wistar machos induzidos com 1,2-dimetilhidrazina (DMH), com e sem tratamento com PMB, FRE (fração enriquecida com ARC) e ARC. Utilizamos dez grupos de animais, tratados por dezesseis semanas. Acredita-se que a PMB e o ARC controlam o acúmulo de gordura corporal, melhorando o perfil lipídico.
Características sociais de moradores de rua em um município no Noroeste do Paraná
Authors:   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Endo Eduardo Seidy Soler , Belei Rafaele Andressa da Silva ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil., Amadeo Larissa Ciupa ,   Centro Universitário Ingá – Uningá, Maringá, PR, Brasil.
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar a população em situação de rua no município de Maringá-PR, para isso foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória por meio da aplicação de um questionário aos moradores de rua da cidade. Os entrevistados, predominantemente homens com média de idade de 53 anos, recebem os cuidados de instituições públicas como o albergue e o centro popular, para utilização de banheiros, refeitórios e dormitórios. Conclui-se com os resultados deste trabalho a importância de políticas públicas que visam a ajudar e a proteger pessoas que vivem em situação de rua.
Teacher Attributes and Quality of Social Studies Instruction in Ghanaian Colleges of Education
Authors: Oteng Bernice , Osei Mensah Ronald , Osei Rosemary
Published: March 2023

This study investigated teacher attributes and the quality of Social Studies instruction in Ghanaian Colleges of Education using the mixed methods approach. The study sampled 38 out of 190 teacher educators from 38 teacher training institutions to participate in the study by filling a questionnaire and engaging in the interview schedule. While interview data was thematically analyzed, quantitative data from the questionnaire was presented using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations. The study established that teacher educators possessed the required knowledge and skills and were competent to handle the social studies subject. Their academic and professional qualifications were linked with the quality of instruction. The study recommends that a variety of professional development programs for social studies educators to increase competence and improve their skills for teaching. Teacher educators should be encouraged to go for further studies as part of their professional development which will improve their quality of delivery.
Automatic Attendance Monitoring Using Python
Authors: Pathak Vandana , Gill Vidhi , Vihan Devansh , Singh Jagbeer
Published: March 2023

Face detection and recognition are very important and required in today’s fast world. The issue of the regularity of students would be maintained. This software uses facial recognition which is very fast and accurate, hence there isnochance of fake attendance,it is purely software-based which means it is eco-friendly, with no consumption of paper at any time of the process. Our project can be implemented in the field of recording attendance. The motive of the project is to construct a face recognition system for tracking attendance in an organization and update the current or traditional attendance system into an advanced and automatic system for effective attendance monitoring. In the project, a database is created which contains the face and feed data that will be used by the recognition algorithm. When the student enters the class or the attendance session starts, then the data of students is already stored and will be fetched from there to check the identity of a particular student. If the data points match the identity then they are allocated to the attendance or marked as present and the information about it will be directly stored in the spreadsheet. All the data related to the student will also be linked to the student's profile so if the student wants to access other information like progress, project marks, and subject marks then they can request access, once the access is approved the student would automaticallybeable to track his/her progress so far
The image of a girl in the painting by V.I. Surikov “The Morning of the Streltsy Execution”: the experience of interpretation
Authors: Шишин М.Ю.
Published: March 2023

Статья посвящена анализу первой исторической картины В.И. Сурикова «Утро стрелецкой казни» в контексте творчества художника, чьи произведения являются осевыми для российской культуры. Учитывая опыт предыдущих подходов к анализу и интерпретации этой картины, предлагается дополнить взгляд на ее толкование и увидеть более крупные идейные пласты, характеризующие В.И. Сурикова как самобытного философа, остро воспринимающего проблемы свой Родины и вскрывающего глубинные корни их возникновения. Находясь в России во времена серьезных потрясений, художник обращается к одному из переломных периодов отечественной истории и не только изображает противостояние Петра Первого и его сводной сестры царевны Софьи, стрельцов и преображенцев, но и стремится показать, как именно эти события понимаются и оцениваются всем народом. В фокусе внимания в данном исследовании находится образ девочки на переднем плане. Анализ одного персонажа в произведении и раскрытие его семантики продолжает традицию определения значимых деталей в картинах В.И. Сурикова и представляет его как художника философского склада.

The article is devoted to the analysis of the first historical painting by Vasily Surikov “The Morning of the Streltsy Execution” in the context of the artist's oeuvre, whose works are axial for Russian culture. Taking into account the experience of previous approaches to the analysis and interpretation of this picture, it is proposed to supplement the view on its explication and see larger ideological layers that characterize V.I. Surikov as an original philosopher, acutely perceiving the problems of his homeland and revealing the deep roots of their occurrence. Being in Russia at the time of serious upheavals, the artist turns to one of the crucial points in Russian history. It not only depicts the confrontation between Peter the Great and his half-sister Princess Sophia, streltsy and the Preobrazhensk regiment, but also seeks to show exactly how the people understood and evaluated these events. In this study, the focus is on the image of the girl in the foreground. The analysis of one character in the picture and the disclosure of its semantics continues the tradition of determining significant details in the paintings of V.I. Surikov and presents him as a philosophical artist.
Varsa
Authors: Чандра Л.
Published: March 2023

Статья посвящена иконографии и символике Варши, богине, символизирующей в буддизме времена года. В статье приводятся изображения из монгольского Ганджура (1717–1720), книги «Тибетские рукописные свитки», китайских и японских трактатов «300 icons» (1751) и «360 icons» (1761), «Собрание изображений мудр в Мантраяне». Перевод статьи Локеша Чандры из «Словаря буддийской иконографии» выполнен С.М. Белокуровой. Статья проиллюстрирована.

The article is devoted to the iconography and symbolism of Varsha, the goddess who symbolizes the seasons in Buddhism. The article presents images from the Mongolian Kanjur (1717–1720), book “Tibetan painted scrolls”, Chinese and Japanese treatises “300 icons” (1751) and “360 icons” (1761), “Collection of illustrated Mudra of Shingon Esoterism”. Translation of an article by Lokesh Chandra from the Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography by S.M. Belokurova. The article is illustrated.
Food and You: Wave 5
Authors:   Ipsos  UK, Armstrong Beth , King Lucy , Clifford Robin , Jitlal Mark , Ibrahimi Jarchlo Ayla , Mears Katie , Parnell Charlotte , Mensah Daniel
Published: March 2023

Food and You 2 is a biannual survey which measures self-reported consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food safety and other food issues amongst adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The survey is primarily carried out online using a methodology known as ‘push-to-web’. Fieldwork was conducted between 26 April and 24 July 2022. A total of 6,770 adults from 4,727 households across England, Wales and Northern Ireland completed the survey. Topics covered in the Food and You 2: Wave 5 Key Findings report include: food you can trust  concerns about food   food security   food shopping and labelling  online platforms  eating at home (food safety)  food-related behaviours and eating habits
O caminho a seguir para uma publicação científica
Authors: Fajardo Estefania
Published: March 2023

O Dr. Mario Cardiel abordará em dois momentos do PANLAR 2021 a importância da publicação científica nos periódicos, bem como mensagens para os jovens médicos sobre a tolerância ao fracasso e o apoio de um mentor.
Tratamento consensual, fundamental no manejo reumatológico
Authors: Aguirre Richard
Published: March 2023

O reumatologista Alejandro Balsa menciona que escolher um tratamento com o paciente pode ser benéfico, principalmente na artrite de difícil tratamento.
Habilidades linguísticas inclusivas do comunicador institucional: Integração curricular da língua de sinais mexicanas
Authors: Alvarado Graciela Paz , Morán Elsa del Carmen Villegas , Gutiérrez Yazmín Vargas , Gutiérrez Estela Salome Solís , García María Esther Vázquez
Published: March 2023

O texto apresenta o resultado da pesquisa do trabalho acadêmico e colegiado do grupo de professores universitários que compõem o Corpo Acadêmico: Processos de Comunicação em Organizações e Instituições Sociais, da Universidade Autônoma de Baja Califórnia (UABC). Seu objetivo é mostrar a importância dos processos de ensino-aprendizagem da Língua Mexicana de Sinais (LSM) em estudantes universitários em favor do desenvolvimento de pessoas com deficiência auditiva em diversos contextos sociais onde o mercado de trabalho é cada vez mais globalizado e inclusivo. Processos de aprendizagem que os alunos da Faculdade de Ciências Humanas da Universidade Autônoma de Baja Califórnia, campus de Mexicali —particularmente os de Ciências da Comunicação—, empreenderam e promoveram a partir dos cursos opcionais oferecidos pelo currículo do programa educacional, como um exercício de caminho decidido que lhes oferece elementos específicos em sua formação académica para desenvolver em diferentes campos de trabalho.
Perceived Effect of Performance Appraisal on Employee Productivity in Selected Hotels in Ethiopia’s Capital City Addis Ababa in Bole Sub City
Authors:   Admass University, Business faculty, Africa Avenue, 2618 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia., Yigrem, MBA Achamyeleh , Yigrem, Ph.D. Cherinet ,   Admass University, Business faculty, Africa Avenue, 2618 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. & Howard University Department of Biology, 415 College St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20059., Yigrem, MBA Minwyelet ,   Admass University, Business faculty, Africa Avenue, 2618 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia., Bayissa, Ph.D. Lemessa ,   Admass University, Business faculty, Africa Avenue, 2618 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Published: March 2023

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of performance appraisal variables on employee productivity at some selected hotels from the capital city of Ethiopia Addis Ababa city, Bole sub-city. The study used a descriptive and explanatory research design and a mixed research approach. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data, questionnaires, and interview tools, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics overall, an employee of a selected hotel and a sub-city were units of observation for the study. The finding of the study reveals the relationship between independent variables (work-life, employee benefit, organization policy, performance appraisal process, workplace interaction, and effective leadership) and dependent variable employee performance. Therefore, with regard to this model, the relationship between the independent and dependent variables is strong with 0.644(R). The R Square number of 0.414 means about a 41.4% increase in employee productivity is accounted for by the variables in the model while the remaining 58.6 % is accounted for by other factors not captured by the model. The study result demonstrated that five out of six independent variables (organization policy, effective leadership, employee benefit, workplace interaction, performance appraisal, and work-life balance) were significantly related to productivity among employees. However, only performance appraisal failed to show a significant relationship with employee productivity. The result indicated that the independent variables for the study such as organization policy, effective leadership, employee benefit, performance appraisal, workplace interaction, and work-life balance have a positive relationship with employee productivity. Thus, hiring competent expertise, designing reward and recognition schemes, sustain appraisal schemes are the forwarded recommendations by the researcher.
Triumph in Corruption Irradiation Combat for a Dawn of Liberia
Authors:   Pattani Darussalam School, Pattani, 94170 Thailand, Kromah Alieu Mohamed , Sidibe Mohamed ,   Fatoni University, Pattani, Thailand, Dukuly Mohammed M. ,   Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand, Toure Fode Bangaly ,   Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
Published: March 2023

The problem of the increase of corruption is alarming in Liberia. Corruption has no small way contributed to increasingly levels of poverty and socio-economic inactivity in the country. This study aims to explore the causes of corruption and its effects on economic development in the country. The research contends that the causes of corruption are multi-dimensional fluctuating from poor leadership ability, lack of ethical standards, weak institutions, greed for wealth and position, greed for power, among others. The study pursues to discuss the efficiency of combating corruption by utilizing the ethical values of the societies such as; integrity, fairness, patriotism, and justice for all. Participants of this study were 250 from local organizations/intellectual forums with massive experience and understanding on the topic who purposely volunteered to get involved in questionnaires data collection, and out of them 15 were selected for interviews. The finding shows an inextricable issue of corruption with all relevant stakeholders playing their roles in order to achieve new Liberia. Stakeholders including government, family, religious bodies, international communities such as; African Union and Ecowas, and banks among others. The study recommend that corruption should be made a high risk and low benefit in order to discourage the act and free the collective resources for national transformation and development.
The Effect of Situational Leadership on Teacher Professional Competence Through Work Culture and Work Communication State Elementary School Teacher, Rantau Badauh District, Barito Kuala Regency
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Sa'ban Adi Rujani , Suriansyah Ahmad ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Mahrita Mahrita ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

Teacher Professional Competence is effectd by individual factors, and outside the individual such as high and low culture in work so that it will have a good impact on the achievement of the teacher, work discipline and quality of work so that it makes the teacher's Professional Competence better. Factors from outside the industry such as situational leadership from the principal who can communicate and empower teachers to create good teacher professional competencies as well as the school's own work culture that is able to improve the quality of their own work as well as the habits of teachers in relationships with co-workers. This research is correlational descriptive research with path analysis. The research sample was 103 teachers. Data collection was carried out using instruments consisting of Situational leadership (26 items), Professional competence (23 items), work culture (22 items) and work communication (9 items) which have been tested for validity and reliability. This research instrument was tested for validity and reliability using the product moment person correlation test. The research data was analyzed using path analysis to see the direct and indirect effect between variables, by first conducting normality, linearity, and homogeneity tests. The results showed that there is a direct and indirect effect between situational leadership on professional competence, through work culture and work communication. The data analysis of this study used jalur analysis (Path Analysis). The results showed that there is an effect of situational leadership on teachers' professional competence through work culture and work communication, either directly or indirectly.
The Effect of Transformational Leadership, Motivation, Work Ethic with Teacher Performance at Public Elementary School in Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar Regency
Authors:   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Marlina Eva , Aslamiah Aslamiah ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Ngadimun Ngadimun ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership, motivation and work ethic on the performance of public elementary school teachers in Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar Regency. This research uses a quantitative approach with a path analysis model. The population of this study was 150 teachers from 17 public elementary schools with a sample of 110 people taken using proportional random sampling techniques. Each questionnaire of each variable is tested for validity using Correlation Product Moment, as well as reliability using the Cronbach Alpha formula. Data collection using questionnaire instruments consisting of transformational leadership variables of principals (41 items), work motivation (32 items), work ethic instruments (34 items) and teacher performance instruments (24 items). Before the hypothesis test is carried out, the data is tested with prerequisite tests in the form of normality tests, linearity tests, then analyzed by path analysis or Path Analysis. The results showed that there is a direct influence of transformational leadership, motivation and work ethic on teacher performance, there is an indirect influence of transformational leadership, work ethic on teacher performance through motivation.
COVID-19 and HIV in Nigeria
Authors:   African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, Port Harcourt 5323, Rivers State, Nigeria, Folorunso Opeyemi
Published: March 2023

The coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has been a challenging pandemic that has been ravaging the world since 2019 which has claimed more than 3.6 million lives globally. This development is a double burden on public health considering the ongoing HIV/AIDS pandemic with 37.9 million people living with HIV and 770,000 deaths from AIDS in 2018. Sub-Saharan Africa has been the epicenter of HIV/AIDS pandemic with the region accounting for 68% of the infection as at 2018, 74% of the 1.5million deaths from HIV/AIDS in 2013. Nigeria remains the second largest HIV epidemic in the world with 1.9million people living with HIV in 2018. Nigeria is also one of the top 5 countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with the highest numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Despite the double burden effect that the COVID-19 pandemic is presently having on the HIV-positive population in Nigeria, there has been no case reports or research in Nigeria to determine the prevalence, prognosis and outcome of this pandemic among the vast population of PLWHA in the nation.
Empowering Adult Inmates with Communication Needs in an East Malaysia Prison
Authors: Januin Junaidah , Atin Veronica Petrus , Osman Wan Hurani , Ibrahim Mohd Azri , Mohd Yakin Halina Sendera , Hafidz Mohd Aqmal , Abd Rahim Sabariah , Abd Rahman Nor Dawirah
Published: March 2023

Communication skills are essential in our daily life because we communicate to pass information from one person to another. However, to have effective communication in a correctional environment, like prisons, is not easy. There are many distractions and barriers to communicate effectively in prisons. Although prison education should be seen as a way to educate inmates to successfully integrate in society upon their release, inmates face difficulties in getting enough reading materials, content and learning tools to enhance their communication skills. This may negatively affect their integration in society and employability after serving their sentences. Therefore, this study aimed to elicit the communication needs of the adult inmates in one of the local prisons in East Malaysia. We employed a textography research approach, where we combined textual analysis and an ethnographic method (interview), to investigate contexts, texts and practices of the prison studied. The findings showed that the inmates need to learn verbal and non-verbal communication, new technologies for communication and simple English conversations. This study is pertinent in providing insights for the development of suitable teaching and learning modules for prison learning institutions.
Tingkah Laku Isi Rumah Terhadap Penambahbaikan Perkhidmatan Rawatan Air Sisa di Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Munusami Chandramalar , Zainudin Norzalina , Govindan Santhi , Md Yusop Hamidah
Published: March 2023

Sistem pembetungan yang efisien dan moden adalah sangat mustahak bagi melahirkan persekitaran yang selamat dan bersih, memelihara sumber air, dan melindungi kesihatan awam. Namun begitu, negara menghadapi isu pencemaran air yang berkait rapat dengan pembebasan efluen yang tidak dirawat. Penyelidikan ini bertujuan untuk menilai kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan instrumen model tingkah laku isi rumah terhadap peningkatan perkhidmatan rawatan air sisa. Hubung kait antara empat pemboleh ubah penting iaitu kesedaran terhadap alam sekitar, sikap isi rumah, persepsi terhadap Indah Water Konsortium (IWK), dan kesanggupan membayar telah dikaji menerusi kaedah Pemodelan Persamaan Struktur (SEM). Lima hipotesis kajian yang dibangunkan telah diuji menggunakan pakej statistik Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) Versi 18. Nilai Tucker Lewis Index (TLI), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), dan Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) pula telah diguna pakai untuk mengekalkan atau menggugurkan item-item yang berkaitan. Hasil ujian ke atas model struktur membuktikan bahawa wujudnya hubungan positif antara kesedaran terhadap alam sekitar, sikap isi rumah, dan persepsi terhadap IWK dengan kesanggupan membayar. Dapatan kajian ini boleh diterapkan sebagai dasar untuk menambah baik polisi alam sekitar dan pengendalian air sisa di Malaysia.