bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
From Off-time to Offline: Recognising Right to Disconnect under the Sri Lankan Labour Law System
Authors:   General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Rathnayake Sanduni
Published: February 2024

This study aims to interrogate the possibility of acknowledging the Right to Disconnect (RTD) under the labour laws of Sri Lanka. RTD which emerged as a response to the increasing demand for online and hybrid work, recognises employees’ right to remain disconnected or disengaged from any work-related activities such as answering phone calls or responding to emails after working hours. Research on RTD has focused on its practical implications for building a healthy and sustainable work force, but less has been said about its incorporation to domestic legal environments, especially in developing countries. The present study therefore critically reviews the Sri Lankan labour laws and the labour laws in other jurisdictions that have acknowledged RTD, to understand the potential of acknowledging this right in Sri Lanka. Through its data analysis this study revealed that, despite the existence of legal measures that ensure employees’ Right to relax and leisure (RRL), a little to no focus has been given to the new working environments such as online and hybrid work, and the rights that would emerge from them. While highlighting the best practices relating to RTD from other jurisdictions, this study also examines the legal dilemmas that may thwart such attempts of recognising this right in Sri Lanka. Thus, it highlights the need to update Sri Lankan labour laws to match the contemporary labour market while strengthening labour tribunals to play an active role which will be essential to acknowledge novel rights such as RTD under Sri Lankan labour laws.
The Use of the Literary Present Tense in Literary Analyses Written by Undergraduates of English Literature in Sri Lanka: An Error Analysis
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Dissanayake Achala K
Published: February 2024

In literary analyses, the literary present tense is used to discuss certain events that take place in literary works. In other words, in literary analyses, writers sometimes use the present tense in reference to works of literature written in the past. Literature students for whom English is a second language can find it daunting to grasp the concept of using the simple present to discuss past events. Apart from this confusion, undergraduate students of English literature can face difficulty in distinguishing between the creative and academic writing styles, especially as they are exposed to both styles of writing and are expected to write academically about creative writing. Against this backdrop, this study analyzed errors related to the use of present tense that occurred in academic writing samples of 21 undergraduate students studying English literature at a Sri Lankan non state higher education institute. The causes of these errors too were determined. The error analysis was conducted according to the five steps suggested by S. Pit Corder (1967). A total of 32 present tense-related errors were identified. Of them, 12 were instances of when the literary present tense was not used where necessary. The remaining 20 errors were examples of students’ usage of the simple present tense instead of the simple past. These two types of errors indicate that the students lack knowledge and/ or practice in determining when (and when not) to use the literary present tense in their literary analyses. Furthermore, a reporting sentence which could be written in either the simple present or simple past tense was identified; such reporting sentences can be construed as increasing the difficulty that students would face in the selection of tenses. Therefore, it can be concluded that literature undergraduates should be introduced to the concept of the literary present tense, which is not a term that is frequently discussed in books written about the pedagogy of academic writing, according to the researcher’s knowledge.
The Effectiveness of Intermittent Fasting Diet Compared with Ketogenic Diet in Reducing Weight of the Adults with Obesity , A Systematic Review
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, Kamathewatte K. W. M. N. K , Wijedasa H. S ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, De Silva B. S. S ,   The Open University of Sri Lanka
Published: February 2024

Obesity is a worldwide health concern, characterized by excessive body fat posing risks to overall health. In 2016, almost 13% of individuals above 18 years were obese, and projections for 2025 estimate higher rates, emphasizing the need for effective weight management strategies. Two popular diets, the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, have gained attention for their potential in adult weight reduction. Intermittent fasting involves alternating eating and fasting periods, while the ketogenic diet promotes ketosis through low carbs and high fat. This systematic review aims to compare the efficacy of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet to clarify which approach may be more advantageous for adults looking to lose weight. Relevant literature from 2017 to 2023 was searched in databases such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, PUBMED, Science Direct, and Cochrane. Additionally, a few numbers of studies before 2017 were taken due to the availability of related information. Seven highly relevant articles were selected using PRISMA guidelines. After careful analysis, the study suggests that intermittent fasting holds promise for weight loss, particularly in comparison to the ketogenic diet. Intermittent fasting achieves weight loss without the potential side effects of the ketogenic diet, such as nutrient deficiencies. Conversely, a simple meal skipping approach in intermittent fasting may not suit everyone, warranting consultation with professionals for suitable dietary decisions. This study highlights the effectiveness of intermittent fasting as a potential weight loss strategy over the ketogenic diet, underscoring the importance of medical consultation in individual dietary planning.
A Quantum Chemical Investigation on Structural, Spectroscopic and Nonlinear Optical properties of an Organic Molecule Serotonin
Authors: R Thayala Sanker , S Arunachalam , S Raju , M Velayutham Pillai , R Kumaresan
Published: February 2024

Serotonin, a neurotransmitter known for promoting feelings of happiness and optimism, was the subject of theoretical studies conducted using Gaussian software. In these experiments, the 6-311++G/B3LYP basis set was employed. The finite-field-based B3LYP/6-311++G (d,p) approach was used to compute the first-order hyper polarizability and associated properties of this chemical system. Additionally, a Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) analysis was conducted to assess the molecule's stability, taking into account hyper conjugative interactions and charge delocalization. Additionally, HOMO-LUMO energy levels were computed to assess whether a chemical exhibits electrophilic or nucleophilic characteristic. TD-DFT simulations were conducted to examine the electrical and optical characteristics of the material, including absorption wavelengths and excitation energy. Subsequently, the chemical compound's electrophilic or nucleophilic nature was determined by calculating the molecular electrostatic potential (MEP).
Change in Corneal Astigmatism After Phacoemulsification with Rigid Intraocular Lens Implantation
Authors: Jahangir Sana , Ali Muhammad Hassaan , Hamza Uzma
Published: February 2024

Phacoemulsification with lens implant is the preferred method of cataract extraction nowadays. In resource-deficient settings, rigid polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) lenses are implanted which require enlargement of corneal incision to 5.5mm. Objectives: We conducted this study to evaluate the effect of corneal incisions secured with a single suture on corneal astigmatism after routine cataract surgery. Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study conducted at tertiary care hospitals. Sixty patients were studied and preoperative visual acuity and keratometry readings were noted. After standard phacoemulsification, a 5.5mm rigid PMMA lens was implanted in the bag, and the corneal incision was sutured using a single central 10/0 nylon suture. Visual acuity and keratometry readings were noted on 1st postoperative day, 1-week postoperatively, and 6-weeks postoperatively and compared with pre-operative values. Results: The mean age was 59.27 ± 10.72 (range: 46 – 78) years. There were 32 (53.3%) males and 28(46.7%) females in the study. The mean preoperative keratometry reading was 0.89 ± 0.70 D, and the mean first-day postoperative cylinder was 1.94 ± 0.98 D (p < 0.05). The mean astigmatism at the 6th week postoperatively was 0.96 ± 0.65 D, and its comparison with the pre-operative astigmatism was statistically not significant (p > 0.05). Surgically induced astigmatism was found to be 0.07 diopters. Almost 60% of the patients achieved uncorrected 6/7.5 or better visual acuity, and more than one-third of patients achieved 6/6 best corrected visual acuity six weeks after the cataract surgery using the described technique. Conclusions: Phacoemulsification with 5.5mm PMMA IOL with a central single suture is an effective procedure for postoperative astigmatism and visual outcome.
How skills and employability initiatives contribute to peace in the framework of the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus
Authors:   International Labour Organization,
Published: February 2024

Skills development initiatives can help prevent conflict and strengthen peace in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. If designed or adapted appropriately, they can strengthen inclusive social dialogue and trust between groups and increase people’s sense of inclusion and their resilience to disruption and violence, through increased employability. Peace can be achieved by adopting peace and conflict analysis, conflict- and gender-sensitivity measures, a social dialogue- based approach, and a strong focus on fairness and inclusion.
Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs) in Africa
Authors:   International Labour Organization,
Published: February 2024

This note outlines the ILO support to partners to deliver direct assistance to migrant workers and local communities through Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs) across Africa. As of February 2024, the ILO supports the establishment and operational capacity of 25 MRCs in 7 countries in Africa.
Skills for social justice
Authors:   International Labour Organization,
Published: February 2024

The strategic integration of skills in policies for greener jobs, structural transformations, social protection, digital transitions, and transitions to formality is necessary for creating an equitable and sustainable future for all.
Effect of pre and post COVID-19 period on glycemic control in type-2 diabetic patients: An observational study
Authors: Pelluri Dr , Bellam Dr , Arikatla Gowthami , Guntur Venkata , Nagasubramanian VanithaRani
Published: February 2024

Objective To evaluate glycemic levels and other metabolic indices during pre- and post-COVID-19 periods among the type-2 diabetes patients. Methods A cross sectional observational study was conducted in Ramesh hospital, Guntur, India. The purposive sample was collected in the medical ward to evaluate the glycemic consistency during pre and post covid time. Results A total of 50 diabetics subjects’ data were collected, of which 31(62%) were retrospective and 19(38%) were prospective. Nearly, 80% of the subjects are age ranges from 41-60 years. The duration of diabetes was 8.19 ±6.70 years. The majority of subjects were overweight. A significant glycemic difference was noticed between pre and post covid, glycemic parameters such as fasting, postprandial glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (P <0.05). Conclusion Glycemic parameters are significantly increased while comparing pre and post covid. There is a strong association between steroid use and secondary infections, as well as elevated blood sugar levels.
A Feminist Abolitionist reads Plutarch, Euripides, and Plato: Periclean Athens and Nineteenth Century America in Lydia Maria Child’s Philothea (1836)
Authors: Connors Catherine
Published: February 2024

In writing her 1836 novel Philothea, the abolitionist Lydia Maria Child drew on careful reading of Plutarch’s Life of Pericles, Euripides’ Ion, and Plato’s Republic. The novel’s plot, organized around Pericles’ law that both parents must be Athenian citizens for their child to have citizenship, shares features with arguments for the abolition of slavery and for women’s rights that Child made in other writings throughout her lifetime. Child combined a sentimental romance narrative about an enslaved woman that encourages readers to become abolitionists with allusions to Plato’s Republic that affirm the abolitionist conviction that slavery is absolutely unjust. Previous scholarship has treated Child’s use of Greek material in a rather general way. This article demonstrates just how precisely she incorporated elements of Plutarch, Euripides and Plato into the abolitionist story she chose to tell. By expanding understanding of Child’s engagement with the classical past that her gender kept her from learning about in a university setting, this study also contributes to the growing body of knowledge about how women did get access to — and put to use — classical learning.
Mundo clásico y ciencia ficción o cómo construir una utopía feminista: The Gate to Women’s Country de Sheri Tepper
Authors: Gregoris Rosario López , González Cristina Salcedo
Published: February 2024

This paper offers an analysis of Sheri Tepper’s novel, The Gate to Women’s Country, through the lenses of Classical Reception and feminist reinterpretation, aligning with Hardwick’s theoretical framework and drawing upon the specific conceptual propositions of Ostriker, Keen and Durand. Tepper’s narrative comprises both utopian and dystopian elements. In her utopian projection, a Greek tragedy is reimagined as Iphigenia in Ilium, wherein she introduces a dialogue with the deceased to underscore the inherent violence of men and its consequences for women and children. In the dystopian projection, she indirectly utilises the myth of Persephone and Demeter, with a notable emphasis on the catabatis motif, implicitly employed to depict the harrowing and violent experiences faced by the central character, Stavia. This portrayal of Hades, transposed to Tepper’s envisioned society, serves as a cautionary tale highlighting the perils that women encounter when they lack control, influence or a voice.
“Simone Weil’s Iliad : Misunderstanding Homer ?”
Authors: Gold Barbara
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on Simone Weil’s translation and reception of Homer’s Iliad. Some criitics have called it a misreading, but I contend that translation and reception comes in many forms and that it is a mistake to label non-literal translations as “misreadings.” My analysis of Weil’s Homer also focuses on how Weil’s writing about war is marked by her identity as a woman and a woman who is drawn to epic poetry. The article focuses on two episodes in the Iliad: Priam and Achilles in Book 24 and Lycaon and Achilles in Book 21.
THỬ NGHIỆM CÂU HỎI TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN CHO HỌC PHẦN GIÁO DỤC HỌC TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Authors: Thanh Nguyễn Đắc , Hồng Đặng Ánh , Thảo Anh Nguyễn Thị , Kiệt Nguyễn Tuấn
Published: February 2024

Bài báo tập trung vào vai trò của kiểm tra và đánh giá trong quá trình dạy học và sự cần thiết của việc xây dựng và thử nghiệm câu hỏi trắc nghiệm khách quan trong học phần Giáo dục học tại Trường Đại học Sư phạm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Bài viết phân tích phương pháp trắc nghiệm khách quan và ý nghĩa của phương pháp này trong việc tạo ra một môi trường học tập tích cực và khách quan. Bài viết đề cập đến việc xây dựng và thử nghiệm câu hỏi trắc nghiệm khách quan như một công cụ quan trọng trong việc đánh giá kết quả học tập của sinh viên. Điều này đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc phát triển đội ngũ giáo viên tương lai và đảm bảo sự cải thiện liên tục trong giáo dục.
Berättande: uttryck, samspel, förhandling
Authors: Arvidsson Alf , Wolanik Boström Katarzyna
Published: February 2024

“Narrative studies” is a rich, expanding, multi- and interdisciplinary field, where many definitions and uses of the term narrative flourish. This special issue focuses on narrating. The presented articles explore narrating as means for self-presentation and political struggle; as an activity formed in interplay and dialogue, formed by linguistic practices and situated in a complex web of power.
”En sån här flummig typ, det har jag då aldrig tänkt att jag skulle bli”
Authors: Andersson Daniel
Published: February 2024

Humans are part of nature, a fact that is actualized by the food we eat to survive: basically everything we put on our plate can directly be identified as either plants or animals. The way we relate to food reflects a vital part of our understanding of, and relation to, nature. And in large parts of the world, food habits are changing. More and more people choose food based on political and ethical criteria, e.g. animal rights and environmental concerns – something that could be described as a sort of reflexive behavior tied to issues of personal identity. In this article, I'm studying these changing food habits from the perspective of the food producers. With the help of narrative theory, I analyze interviews with three small scale ecological farmers and discuss how they navigate between constance and change when they describe their way towards becoming ecological farmers. It is three very different stories that emerge, that illustrate one way in which the choice to become a small scale ecological food producer can constitute an important part in socially situated identity construction.
Migrationsberättelser i samspel
Authors: Wolanik Boström Katarzyna
Published: February 2024

This article takes an interview with two Polish specialist physicians, a married couple currently living and working in Sweden, as a point of departure for exploration of a co-narration of experiences of migration and hybridisation. A narrative support is offered both within the couple and by the researcher and the evaluation of a story is often strengthened by a shared laughter. The analysis focuses how ”narrative sparkles” are evoked by the decision to leave Poland, the feeling of linguistic and cultural hybridisation, the predicaments of marking status in the right way and the ambivalence of belonging to both a highly respected social stratum and the category of ”immigrants”.
Att berätta och återberätta
Authors: Cocq Coppélie
Published: February 2024

This article examines the issue of entitlement in narrative interaction. Based on interviews, it investigates how stories are shaped, transferred and turned from personal to collective stories. Further, the role and the responsibility of the researcher in narrative processes are discussed.
Arkivetnografi eller Reflektioner över en tappad biljett
Authors: Lennartsson Rebecka
Published: February 2024

Ethnologists are schooled in ethnographic thinking and ethnographic methods. Experience has always been an effective guarantee of ethnographic authority. The characteristics of ethnography, however, are no different for an ethnologist working with historical material. In my experience working methods are often similar too, not least because the method, regardless of field, is based from beginning to end on text in its widest sense, which requires writing in all its various forms. In this article, a lost note, used as evidence in a trial, functions as a starting point for discussing the role of the written word when an ethnologist looks at historical material in order to conduct ethnography in the past. The note is a short extract from the court records concerning a trial against the notorious procuress L. von Plat in 18th century Stockholm. The story is part of my research project that looks at the trade in sexual services in 18th-century Stockholm. Trying to become familiar with the cultural pixels of the period has proved challenging. Despite possessing a detailed material that in many ways approaches the individuals themselves, during the course of my work I have sometimes felt the frustration of never really managing to rise above street level. I continually risk losing myself in the material, going astray in the lanes. The ability of the small-scale perspective to identify flaws, contradictions and cultural diversities is, in my opinion, one of the main advantages of the ethnographic method of attack. Yet to find explanations to questions that arise, a wider context is needed. The aim of the project stretches beyond narrating a number of events and fates from a lost reality. It extends to trying to formulate theories to explain how marginalization processes act and endure over time.
Det goda seminariet
Authors: Cronqvist Marie
Published: February 2024

The research text seminar is generally a cherished element in academic life. Ideally, this is the place for the exchange of high intellectual thoughts in an atmosphere of mutual respect. But the text seminar, if viewed from the perspective of its historical roots in German academia, is also an arena for collective, informal and apprenticeship learning that is today challenged by a much more individualistic, formal and bureaucratic model for third cycle education. The seminar could be seen as what Etienne Wenger has called a “community of practice” in which we learn our trade and whose qualities we need to safeguard.
En samebys strategi för överlevnad
Authors: Åhrén Christina
Published: February 2024

This text is about a Ohredahke efforts to manage the increasing competition for natural resources at their expense. Through interaction between the reindeer herders and reindeer owners they struggle for their survival and future. This work includes conscious strategies based on theories of decolonization and theories of post-colonialism, but also a deliberate strategy based on education which was expressed during the 1960s.
Språkrikedom skapar ett mångsidigt identitetsspektrum
Authors: Outakoski Hanna
Published: February 2024

Being able to express oneself in writing in different languages broadens the ways in which one can choose to talk or write about things. Children and young adults that have learned sufficient writing skills and vocabulary in North Sami along a national majority language and English are quick to choose different perspectives, voice, mood and subjects of discussion depending on the language of the writing task. The greatest challenge for these multilingual children does not lie in learning of different languages, but instead in receiving the support and exposure to linguistic input that is needed in reaching well developed bilingualism and a good level of literacy in both or all languages. Finding the ways to secure the existence of both the cultural and the multilingual context from which the identity spectrum and voices of these multilingual children arise is of uttermost importance.
Samiska berättelser om björnmöten och de två bröderna
Authors: Stoor Krister
Published: February 2024

The Sámi people have had a special relation to the bear. One can find it in stories and in songs, where the bear has an important role to play. My intention is to answer the question, why is the bear so afraid of the brothers? By using oral history as a tool, as presented by Jan Vansina, is it possible to find a core message in stories and yoiks. The yoiking tradition among the Sámi people is a way to tell stories, remembrance and to describe animals, humans and nature. There are hundreds of songs to the bear and in a majority of them do the lyrics describe the bear, its habits and movements. Simultaneously are the two brothers a common thread in many other stories, particularly in forest Sámi areas. By comparing these two themes, the bear and the brothers, we will find a mythical perspective. There are reason why the bear has to be concerned if he meets two brothers.
Analisis Dana Alokasi Khusus, Realisasi Penanaman Modal Asing Dan Tingkat Produk Domestik Regional Bruto Untuk Mengurangi Kemiskinan Di Provinsi Bali
Authors: Sukarsa Galuh Prabaningrum Ayu , Muchtar Masruri , Sihombing Pardomuan Robinson
Published: February 2024

Kemiskinan masih menjadi satu isu global yang menjadi permasalahan di berbagai negara. Indonesia sebagai negara berkembang memiliki tingkat kemiskinan yang jauh lebih tinggi dibandingkan negara maju. Salah satu provinsi dengan tingkat kemiskinan yang cukup fluktuatif adalah Provinsi Bali. Meskipun terkenal akan pariwisata dan kebudayaannya, tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa kemiskinan di Provinsi Bali mengalami kenaikan dalam dua tahun terakhir. Oleh sebab itu, penting bagi pemerintah untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi kemiskinan sehingga mampu memberikan rekomendasi yang paling sesuai. Dalam penelitian kali ini akan dilihat pengaruh Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK), Penanaman Modal Asing (PMA) dan Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) terhadap persentase kemiskinan se-kabupaten/kota Provinsi Bali tahun 2015-2022. Metode penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan analisis regresi data panel dengan model Random Effect Model (REM) menyatakan bahwa secara simultan seluruh variabel independen mampu mempengaruhi variabel dependen. Variabel DAK berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap persentase kemiskinan bersama dengan variabel PDRB yang mempengaruhi kemiskinan secara signifikan negatif. Secara parsial, hanya variabel PMA yang tidak mempengaruhi kemiskinan se-kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Bali. Implikasi penelitian ini pemerintah daerah perlu melakukan evaluasi dan optimalisasi penggunaan DAK dan PMA untuk mengurangi kemiskinan di Provinsi Bali.
Transparency in Armaments in South East Asia: Learning from Three Decades of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms
Authors: Wezeman Siemon T. , George Mathew , Wezeman Pieter D.
Published: February 2024

The United Nations Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA) was established in 1991 as a transparency mechanism with the main goal of preventing potentially destabilizing build-ups of armaments. UNROCA reporting is particularly relevant to South East Asian states, and they are willing to participate. However, after high reporting rates in UNROCA’s first two decades, these states’ reporting rates have been low in recent years. When they report, they give all the required information on their arms imports and much additional, and useful, detail. Moreover, they do not consider UNROCA’s discriminatory focus on importing states to be detrimental to its wider goal. However, the states’ officials must overcome some impediments to increased participation, such as the short time between the request to report and the deadline, staff turnover, and the need for more training. Many of the lessons learned from the South East Asian experience are applicable to other regions.
The Urban Theatre of the Present : The 40 Years of the Katona József Theatre
Authors: Jákfalvi Magdolna
Published: February 2024

Katona József Theatre closed its 40th season on June 16, 2023. Director Gábor Máté said that “the entire staff at the Katona József Theatre can be proud that, despite the ongoing economic difficulties, the 40th season was completed in a manner worthy of the institution’s roots.” During the anniversary celebrations, I watched the performances and was haunted by the thought of taking a look at the Katona (as the people of Budapest call it) from the outside of its cultural framework and creative idiom. For forty years, the Katona has provided a most intensely stimulating discourse on artistic creation in Hungarian, with a specific theatrical idiom and a continuous self-reflective redefinition of its own status. In search of such ideas as “roots” and “worthy manner”, in this paper I juxtapose the 1982 and 2022 seasons to evaluate this complexity as it can be understood and perceived from the perspective of European urban theatre cultures.
Voice-guided Mobile Assistance for the Visually Impaired
Authors: Khopkar Yash , Deshmukh Avantika , Ansari Prof. Gufran
Published: February 2024

In today's digital age, mobile apps have transformed our daily lives, but for people with visual impairments, these apps often present accessibility challenges. This research addresses the need for improved solutions by focusing on "voice-guided assistance" for Android smartphones. The existing options for visually impaired users are fragmented, and this study aims to create an integrated mobile application, "Voice Companion," designed to enhance their digital experience. "Voice-Companion" is a specialized Android application designed for visually impaired individuals, developed in Java within the Android Studio environment. It leverages the Android OS to provide comprehensive non-visual access. With features like voice commands, object detection, messaging, a voice-activated calculator, location and time announcements, text-to-speech capabilities, and battery status updates, the user-friendly app bridges accessibility gaps, empowering visually impaired users for equal participation in the digital realm. Its modular, user-centric design emphasizes accessibility through seamless integration of voice commands and gesture recognition, facilitating efficient interactions with mobile devices. This research aims to create "Voice-Companion," enhancing smartphone accessibility through seamless voice command integration and gesture recognition. Anticipated results include improved digital engagement and quality of life for users with visual impairments.
Content Based Recommendation System on Netflix Data
Authors: Sharma Dr. Deepti , Aggarwal Dr. Deepshikha , Saxena Dr. Archana B.
Published: February 2024

After pandemic, OTT platforms are the most common platform to provide entertainment to users. Among all platforms, Netflix has become most the popular one. Data visualization of Netflix data can provide valuable insights and benefits in many ways like understanding viewer preferences, content optimization, personalized recommendation, quality and content performance evaluation, fraud detection to name a few. This research provides exploratory data visualization and provide a content based recommendation system on Netflix data as in real world applications, company uses these recommendation system algorithms to determine which system are better to improve users’ engagement of the platform.
Fruits Leaf Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Pantha Deepak
Published: February 2024

Due to the traditional agricultural system, losses of millions of money have been loses every year. Farmers were always ready in agricultural work without risking their lives. If smart methods can be adopted in the agricultural system, the farmers will not have to suffer much damage. Using machine learning and testing with Convolutional Neural Network algorithm (mobileNet method), in this research to find out the actual accuracy, 3642 photos of apple leaves of Kaggle dataset and CSV files are used. In this paper, using Python language with the help of Jupyter notebook, Eposes has been tested 15 times to create confusion metrics. In this paper, precision, recall, f1_ score and average accuracy have been found and studied. An average accuracy of 95 percent has been obtained from the study. 95% accuracy is considered as a good result of the test using machine learning. By adopting this method, we can also give more motivation to the agricultural sector.
Material Selection and Optimization of Torsion Bar Suspension for Military Vehicle in Case of Tank T-55
Authors: Melka Ebisa Kejela
Published: February 2024

This project focuses on the analyzing different materials for torsion bar suspension system for Tank T-55 for optimizing its performance for cross country mobility and ride comfort. This suspension system is aimed to improve wheel travel and angle of twist on all terrain conditions from rough to flat surfaces. The different materials studied are carbon steel and alloy steel for their suitability as torsion bar and proposed de-sign is accomplished through the material selection and analytical calculation with analysis for shear stress, total deformation and strain. alloy steel is considered as alternative material for torsion bar based on the result of its good strength in shear stress and store maximum energy in the case of strain energy.
The Ripple Effect: How Employee Mental Health Influences Team Dynamics
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: February 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of contemporary workplaces, the recognition of employee well-being as pivotal to organizational success has gained prominence. This study explores the nuanced interplay between individual mental health and team dynamics, investigating the ripple effect of well-being on team collaboration. Utilizing targeted interventions, we delve into how enhancements in individual mental health can foster positive shifts within teams, contributing to a thriving workplace ecosystem. By unraveling the intricacies of this interconnected relationship, this research aims to provide actionable insights for organizations seeking to cultivate holistic well-being in the workplace.
Evaluation of Adropin Levels in Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: M. Taha Mutlak , Muhsen Saria N.
Published: February 2024

Biomarker studies for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction are continuing. Adropin is a biomarker that has been researched and found to have various effects. The purpose of this study was to look at the adropin levels of patients who had a myocardial infarction and angina pectoris.
Material and Methods: The control group comprised 30 individuals whose troponin levels did not rise and no coronary lesions were found. In the myocardial infarction group, 30 patients had an elevated ECG, and 30 patients had angina pectoris. They were diagnosed by clinicians and tested for Adropin, Fetuin-A, Selenoprotein-P, MDA, and Copeptin.
Results: In the MI group, a significant increase was observed in the adropin level p < 0.01**. While a strong positive correlation existed between Fetuin-A and adropin (r= 0.82, p< 0.001) as well as between selenoprotein-P and adropin (r= 0.64, p< 0.001)
El real horno de carbonización construido por el ingeniero de Marina Fernando Casado de Torres en la Riera (Langreo, Asturias), un proyecto de tecnología puntera en la España de las luces
Authors: Pelayo González-Pumariega Solís , Luis Aurelio González Prieto , David González Palomares
Published: February 2024

El real horno de carbonización construido en 1793 en La Riera (Langreo, Asturias) por iniciativa del ingeniero de Marina Fernando Casado de Torres, fue el proyecto más importante desarrollado en el siglo XVIII en España para coquizar el carbón mineral. En aquel momento, el coque devino fundamental por ser el combustible que precisaban los altos hornos siderúrgicos para producir hierro por el método indirecto. Asimismo, debería permitir recuperar los subproductos derivados de la destilación de la hulla –alquitranes y breas–, que resultaban estratégicos para la Marina. Fue la culminación de una serie de acciones de espionaje, impulsadas por el gobierno de la nación desde mediados de siglo, para alcanzar el desarrollo tecnológico-industrial iniciado en Gran Bretaña y evitar la pérdida de la carrera armamentística. Casado llevó a cabo novedosos experimentos que permiten situarlo entre le élite de la comunidad científica de la época. Pero la Marina se reservó sus resultados, y un cúmulo de circunstancias adversas impidieron que su horno alcanzara los ambiciosos objetivos previstos.
Study of Oxadiazole derivatives as precursor for multi-functional inhibitor to SARS-CoV-2: A detailed virtual screening analysis
Authors: Kumar Vikash , Kumar Sumit
Published: February 2024

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is highly contagious and has caused widespread loss of life. In the quest to find effective antiviral agents, attention has turned to oxadiazole derivatives, which are known for their potential antiviral properties in such as CoViTris2020, ChloViD2020, etc. To evaluate their effectiveness, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations are conducted for various oxadiazole derivative in interactions with critical proteins involved in the viral infection process. These proteins encompass transmembrane-serine-2 (TMPRSS2), 3-chymotrypsin-like-protease (3CLpro), angiotensin-converting-enzyme-2 (ACE2), and papain-like-protease (PLpro). The study shows that the oxadiazole derivatives exhibited their most stable complexes when interacting with TMPRSS2 in comparison to 3CLpro, ACE2, and PLpro. In particular, Oxa8 displayed a binding energy of -6.52 kcal/mol with TMPRSS2. In contrast, the binding energies with ACE2, 3CLpro, and PLpro were -5.74, -4.56, and -5.56 kcal/mol, respectively. RMSD analysis during MD simulations demonstrated that the complex structure remained consistently stable. During the initial 2 ns, the RMSD value for the ligand concerning its interaction with the protein backbone hovered around 2 Å, indicating a sustained level of structural stability. In conclusion, this study suggests that oxadiazole derivative Oxa8 holds promise as a potential inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2, particularly due to its strong binding affinity with TMPRSS2 and its enduring structural stability observed in molecular dynamics simulations.
TOURIST SERVICES IN THE DIRECTION OF TASHKENT -SAMARKAND PASSING THROUGH THE TERRITORY OF JIZZAKH REGION
Authors:   Doctor of philosophy in Geography (PhD), Tolisheva Munisa, Karaboyev Bozorboy ,JizzakhState Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan, Mashrab Usmanov
Published: February 2024

In this article, a passer-by from Jizzakhregion Tourist services on the Tashkent-Samarkand route, motor vehicles, gas stations, sanitary-hygiene and food stations, high-speed trains, tourism around the Sangzor River, and information on the further development of tourism in the region was provided.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES OF THE METHODOLOGY OF DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS USING GAME TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Teacher Of The ", Shukhratovna Bekmetova Gulnoza ,   Methodology Of Primary Education",   Department Urgench State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
Published: February 2024

This article contains opinions on the development of educational activities of primary school students. Also, discussions about the classification, functions and types of game technologies are described
AESTHETICS IN THE WORK OF ABULKASIM FIRDAVS
Authors:   Buxoro davlat tibbiyot instituti, Ijtimoiy fanlar kafedrasi dotsenti, PhD, Uzbekistan, liyevna Choriyeva Madina
Published: February 2024

In this article, the author presented his research results on the function of existentialism. Existentialism has become a significant phenomenon in Western culture. This philosophy greatly influenced the work of artists Alberto Giacometti and Jackson Pollock, as well as film directors Jean-Luc Godard and Ingmar Bergman. This concept still plays a significant role in the intellectual world today
WHAT PROBLEMS DOES PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY CONSIDER?
Authors:   BuxDU tuzilmasidagi Katagon, kurbonlari xotirasi muzeyi fond saklovchisi, Uzbekistan, Axtamovna Ashurova Mahbuba
Published: February 2024

In this article, the author presented his research results on the place of philosophy in the education of modern youth of New Uzbekistan. The author shows that the modern young generation, in search of an answer to the question “what should a person focus on in order to preserve his moral principles,” often turns to philosophy.
STUDY OF THE ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF THE POPULATION OF THE JIZZAKH OASIS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE XIX –XX CENTURIES
Authors:   Gulistan State University, 120100. Sirdarya Region, Gulistan City, 4th District, Uzbekistan, Obloqulovich Qakhramon Almanov
Published: February 2024

This article looks at the research conducted by various authors on the ethnic composition and ethnotoponomical history of the population of the Jizzakh Oasis in the first quarter of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, which looked at the research conducted by various authors on the ethnic composition and ethnotoponomical history of the population of the Jizzakh Oasis.
WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND STATE CARE FOR WOMEN
Authors:   A Student Of The Academic Lyceum Of The University Of World Economy And Diplomacy, Uzbekistan, Mashkhurakhon Qosimova
Published: February 2024

The issue of equality between men and women has always worried society at all times. Because gender equality means a society in which both women and men have equal opportunities, rights and responsibilities in all areas of life. The author in his article emphasizes that modern conditions of world development and the paradoxes of globalization also affect the position of women, and the family also plays an important role in achieving gender equality. It is emphasized that state care for women is a sign of the health of society, its humanity and morality.
Tomorrow Never Comes, But It [Education] Gives You Hope
Authors: Parry Bianca Rochelle
Published: February 2024

Higher education in the correctional environment is endorsed globally as the most effective tool for rehabilitation. Studies from the Global North have researched correctional education and its accessibility, but few of those have focused specifically on incarcerated women’s access to tertiary education online. Even fewer consider this topic within the context of the Global South. This study aimed to address that gap by providing a holistic perspective of South African women’s experiences of e-learning and distance higher education while incarcerated. As a qualitative research study utilising feminist narrative inquiry, the lived experiences of seven women incarcerated in the largest correctional facility in South Africa are uncovered through narrative analysis. The findings describe women’s pathways towards obtaining an education online, the challenges they encountered, and the role support played in their completing a tertiary degree through distance education. Ultimately, the findings reveal that online higher education moves beyond student rehabilitation, to enhance the overall well-being of these students and enable them to cultivate empathic relationships with their peers, which in turn fosters further education opportunities for incarcerated women in South Africa.
Manajemen Program Satu Keluarga Satu Sarjana Kota Pariaman
Authors: Nurmaitasari  , Putera Roni Ekha , Ria Ariyani
Published: February 2024

This article explains the management of the One Family One Scholar Program in the city of Pariaman. The background of this research is based on the observation that the college participation rate in Indonesia is still very low, and the average length of schooling is also low. As a result, several educational programs have been created by the government, including the Pariaman City Government's One Family One Scholar Program. This program has been established since 2018 with the aim of eradicating poverty and improving the quality of human resources. The research was analyzed using a qualitative method with the management function theory by Ricky W. Griffin, which consists of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. The results of the research indicate that the management of the One Family One Scholar Program in Pariaman has been running well, and all stages of management, including planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, have been carried out. However, there are still some challenges in its implementation, such as the absence of specific planning made since the beginning to address all obstacles. The city government only relies on the initial planning of this program, even though it is no longer effective. For example, the target set by the Pariaman City Government has never been achieved in the past 5 years, despite several evaluations and improvements made to the program
Strategic Management Model for Legal Entity State Universities Toward a World Class University (WCU) Through a Strategic Intelligence Approach
Authors: Nasution Muhammad Arifin , Revida Erika , Humaizi  , Kusmanto Heri
Published: February 2024

Background: In the present era of global industrialization, universities are facing an increasing challenge to nurture human resources that are capable of thriving and excelling in global competition. Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) serves as one of the largest universities in Indonesia and is counted among the 16 Legal Entity State Universities (LESU). As part of the strategic plan outlined by the relevant ministry, there is a priority program that encourages Indonesian universities to achieve the World Class University (WCU) predicate. This scenario necessitates an enhancement of academic reputation Internationally.   Method: An explanatory with a quantitative approach was used, and the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Models (SEM).   Results: Consequently, the result showed that strategic intelligence significantly and positively played a role in accelerating the influence of strategic management on the performance of the university in achieving WCU predicate. Typically, strategic management consists of strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control.   Conclusion: Strategic intelligence, including the upstream system, input quality, leadership system quality, and sound policy guidance, could be recommended as an appropriate approach to strengthen the capacity and expedite the achievement of USU's targets for the WCU predicate.
Announced crises, forgotten crises
Authors:   Correspondent Member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists., ȘERBAN Henrieta
Published: February 2024

Our world is a world of crises, in a disconcerting variety and manifestations: announced, reported, advertised, analysed, silent, but also, forgotten and ignored. The paper’s argument is that there are definitely many more crises than solutions as the climate of uncertainty in Europe and in the entire world is not beneficial for the solutioning of crises. The water crisis is announced, but recurrent and tends to be forgotten. The educational crisis is silent, as is the ecological one, for the most part. Crisis is a current reality, aggravated by the ever-greater expectations from the people. The deficit of attention in terms of finding solutions, agreeing on solutions and implementing solutions goes hand in hand with people’s impatience with politics and paradoxical support for populism. Other crises, such as familial violence, marginality and even the loneliness crisis identified since 2019 seem pale in front of war, famine, disease and hurricanes. However, they are all seriously affecting our peers and diminish everyone as a true human being – the ones in suffering and the others, turning a blind eye.
Severe and acute hypercapnia, subsequent to the mistaken connection of a carbon dioxide cylinder on the nitrous oxide manifold: a report of three simultaneous cases
Authors: Chakupurakal S , Gamela G , Ghosez Y , Van Der linden P
Published: February 2024

Ensuring the delivery of correct gas mixtures during anesthesia is of paramount importance for perioperative patient safety. Accidents resulting from a problem with the supply of medical gases to the operating theater are rare; however, the consequences can be serious. Given the continuous advances in safety measures for the administration of medical gases, it is reasonable to assume that current patients consistently receive the intended gas, as requested by the anesthesiologist. Nevertheless, it is necessary to acknowledge that human error may still occur, despite the automation and safety protocols in place.

Simultaneously in three operating rooms, we observed abrupt and sever cases of hypercapnia that occurred during general anesthesia when nitrous oxide was requested. These incidents were due to a carbon dioxide cylinder connected in the place of a nitrous oxide cylinder on the manifold.
Patient management, operating theater supervision and factors responsible for this serious adverse event will be discussed in this report. This problem appears to be fairly specific to Belgium where the standard cylinder fittings for the two gasses involved are either the same or close enough to be misconnected on the manifold. Local measures, as well as general recommendations, are proposed to prevent a similar incident in the future.