bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Harnessing Physical Training Resolve through the Modernization of Large-Scale Sports Venues in Selected Colleges in Henan Province, China
Authors:   Graduate School, Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila, Paco Manila, Philippines, Qing Miao
Published: October 2024

The results of this study highlight the relationship between the modernization of large-scale sports venues and the physical training resolve of students in selected universities in Henan Province, China. The findings indicate that while the modernization of sports facilities generally improved public accessibility and provided students with better infrastructure, it did not significantly influence all aspects of physical training resolve. There were significant correlations between public accessibility and students' motivation to participate in diverse sports activities, as well as between government-market dynamics and the duration of physical training sessions. However, areas such as social influence, peer support, and psychological constructs did not show strong associations with the modernization efforts. The study also found that the physical training resolve of students varied based on their course of study, with certain disciplines showing higher engagement in specific types of sports and psychological benefits. Overall, the results suggest that while modernization enhances some aspects of physical training, a more comprehensive approach is needed to fully support students’ physical engagement across all dimensions.
Pengembangan Buku Panduan Guru Dalam Mengoptimalkan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Untuk Menunjang Pembelajaran
Authors: Asidiqi Deby Fauzi , Ginanjar Ajeng , Adiputra Dede Kurnia , Suwarno
Published: October 2024

Education is a major milestone in building the foundation of a nation's excellence. In the digital era and the industrial revolution 4.0, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is becoming increasingly important in improving the effectiveness of learning. This study aims to develop an instructional guide for teachers in utilizing AI optimally in the context of learning. The method used in this study is based on the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) instructional design model. The analysis stage will consider the needs of teachers and the potential use of AI in the context of learning. Furthermore, the design stage will lead to the creation of an instructional guide based on pedagogical principles and AI technological capabilities. Furthermore, the design stage will lead to the creation of an instructional guide based on pedagogical principles and AI technological capabilities. This study aims to develop a teacher's guidebook in optimizing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the learning process. The methodology used is ADDIE, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The results of the analysis show that the majority of teachers feel they lack knowledge about AI and its applications in education. This guidebook is designed to provide theoretical understanding and practical applications of AI in various subjects.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Pengenalan Budaya Kasepuhan Cirompang berbasis Virtual Reality untuk Pembelajaran IPAS di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Ginanjar Ajeng , Rahmani Anggi , Adiputra Dede Kurnia , Suwarno
Published: October 2024

The Independent Curriculum is a curriculum with diverse intracurricular learning where the content will be more optimal so that students have enough time to explore concepts and strengthen competencies. The problem that occurred at SDN Jatimulya 1 was that teachers had difficulty choosing the right media in implementing the Independent Curriculum, so researchers analyzed the problems found to find the right solution. Through the initial research study, researchers also found problems in the learning of the "Indonesia Kaya Budaya" science subject, namely 80% of students did not know the culture in their own environment. The urgency of this study is the need for a learning model that is combined with media that is considered suitable, namely Virtual Reality based on local wisdom, VR is considered the most suitable media in the current learning period, this is expected to increase children's interest in learning. The purpose of this study is to develop virtual reality as a learning medium in the implementation of the independent curriculum. This study uses the method of developing a Virtual Reality Application for culture in Kasepuhan Cirompang, an area that is still thick with customs and arts that have existed since ancient times. Post-implementation evaluation showed that 85% of students were more interested and understood the Kasepuhan culture material better. The results of the study showed that the use of VR in learning was able to increase students' interest and understanding of local culture. This application not only acts as an innovative learning tool, but also as a means to preserve local culture. In the future, further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of using this application in learning.
Obstáculos epistemológicos inerentes a fração: um estudo a partir de algumas civilizações
Authors: José Wander Alberto , Carneiro Raylson dos Santos , Vizolli Idemar
Published: October 2024

Os obstáculos epistemológicos gerados pelo conteúdo de fração se constituem num desafio ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem, especialmente porque o nascedouro se situa no campo solução de situações práticas advindas da vida social. Assim, estabelecemos como objetivo identificar obstáculos epistemológicos intrínsecos à construção histórica da fração a partir das civilizações Egípcia, Mesopotâmica, Grega e Hindu. O estudo apresenta características de abordagem qualitativa, e assenta-se na teoria dos obstáculos epistemológicos do filósofo francês Gaston Bachelard. Para tanto, conduziu-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica, a partir de cinco livros de História da Matemática que apresentam aspectos históricos da fração e, por conseguinte, obstáculos epistemológicos, o que permite uma análise da evolução e assimilação da fração nas civilizações Egípcia, Mesopotâmica, Grega e Hindu. Os resultados revelam que, independentemente do desenvolvimento da fração nas diferentes civilizações, evidencia-se a presença do obstáculo de “A Experiência Primeira”, mediante o conhecimento dos números naturais e da dificuldade em aceitar a fração enquanto número.
A new Corrosion Inhibitor Based on Modiﬁcation of Polyacrylic acid in acidic Solution
Authors: Jassim Hamzah Mohammed , Zainab Hassan Ali  , Rafal shakeeb alanee
Published: October 2024

This search investigates the corrosion inhibition properties of polyacrylic acid. The corrosion inhibition performance of carbon steel (CS) in a 1M HCl solution treated with the polyacrylic acid inhibitor was evaluated using potentiodynamic polarization measurement, Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). The findings of this study demonstrate that polyacrylic acid exhibits significant effectiveness as corrosion inhibitor for CS in Acid solution. The inhibitor acts as a mixed-type inhibitor, and its corrosion inhibition efficiency increases with higher concentrations of  polyacrylic Acid concentration up to 89.9% obtained at 298 K for a 400 ppm concentration, while decreasing with increasing acid concentration.
DİONİSİOS SOLOMOS’TA DİL VE ESTETİK, SİYASAL VE ZİHİNSEL DÜŞÜNCE
Authors: Sarioglou İrini
Published: October 2024

Bu makalede, Solomos'un estetik anlayışını ve yaratıcı özelliklerini anlamamıza yardım edecek bazı yönlerini analiz etmeye çalışacağız. Solomos'un eserinde edebi gelişimini gösteren iki aşama olduğunu söyleyebiliriz; bir yandan tutkusunu ifade eden gençlik eseri olan "Dialogos", diğer yandan 1837'de Tertsetis'e yazdığı bir mektupta ifade edilen olgun öğreti. Bu çalışmada, Dialogos'a ilham veren unsurlarla ilgili gözlemlere yer verilirken, şairin metninde ima edilen belirli kişi ve teoriler ile entelektüel ortamla ilgili önemli bilgiler de sunulmaktadır. Bu analizlerden yola çıkarak şairin dil, estetik, siyasal ve zihinsel düşünce yapısıyla ilişkili olarak bir takım çıkarımlarda bulunulmuş ve bu çıkarımlar irdelenmiştir.
Building an emulator for sea surface temperature
Authors: Kim Donghee , Kim Dongwook
Published: October 2024

We are interested in the problem of predicting sea surface temperature with machine learning methods using only the relevant climate factors. We tried to resolve the cost inefficiency of the temperature predicting model using over a million of data[1] that is observed by about 6300[2] NASA weather stations, a typical model that prominent agencies like NASA uses. First of all, we minimized the required computing power by using only velocity and pressure variables. Moreover, we minimized the usage of data by using only 14GB of  NASA-GISS data and supplemented the minimized data by comparing four different machine learning models to predict global sea surface temperature. In addition, beyond predicting the global sea surface temperature, we also wanted to delve into predicting each region’s temperature. Thus, we gridded the earth into 64,800 regions, based on latitudes and longitudes. However, the accuracy drastically decreased since the data was also divided into 64,800 parts. Therefore, we applied the Gaussian filter to our predicted outcomes, and it made a breakthrough in accuracy. This will have a huge impact on temperature prediction because it will astoundingly decrease the expense and the amount of data needed for predicting temperature.
Therapeutic Effect of D-Carvone on Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Cell Damage in Lithium-Induced Liver Injury Model in Rats
Authors: Erbaş Elif , Gelen Volkan , Öztürk Emre
Published: October 2024

Objective: Lithium is an element denoted by the symbol Li in the periodic table. Lithium salts are widely used worldwide as therapeutic agents in the treatment of excitement. However, the use of lithium causes liver damage. Carvone is an unsaturated monoterpenoid ketone usually found in essential oil extracts of aromatic medicinal plants such as dill, mint, and cumin. Various studies have shown that D-Carvone has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the protective effect of D-carvone on apoptosis, inflammation, and cell damage in lithium-induced liver injury.
Materials and Methods: The rats in our study were divided into 4 groups control, D-Carvone, Lithium and Lithium+D-Carvone. After the treatments, rats were decapitated and liver tissues were removed.
Results: We determined that lithium administration caused liver tissue damage and increased Bax, P2X7R, and Nfkβ-p65 expression and decreased Bcl-2 expression. D-Carvone administration prevented these changes.
Conclusion: As a result, it was observed that D-Carvone administration prevented lithium-induced liver tissue damage and showed this effect by suppressing the inflammatory and apoptotic process.
Conditions for Evaluation of Mathematics Within Competence Based Approach (CBA), Mfoundi Division, Yaounde
Authors: Shu Chengwa Neville , Lambo Diffo Lawrence
Published: October 2024

The study sought to investigate the conditions to which Mathematics evaluation operationalization in teaching/learning within the Competence Based Approach (CBA) can improve pupil’s performance. The researcher used survey research design within which observation was used both for teachers and pupils to collect data. The target population was 500 pupils from 29 Anglophone primary schools in Mfoundi division, using the stratified sampling techniques and a sample size of 63 pupils was obtained in Yaoundé VI Sub-division. The research was conducted with the review of related literature with the main theory being Stufflebean’s (1973) context, input, process, product (CIPP) theory. An observation grid (Flander’s Integrated Analysis System, FIA) was used to collect data and analysed using descriptive statistics (percentages). This resulted that operationalization of evaluation of Mathematics within CBA has short comings, (evaluation is not within the dynamics of the learners learning, not within the context of collaboration), does not rest on the professional judgement of learning, does not reflect the politics within which the ministry (state) wants, does not reflect ethical consideration divided by the different interveners, not being functional (justice, equity and equality) and instrumental (rigor, coherent and significant)
Cultural Preservation in the Digital Age: The Future of Indigenous Folktales and Legends
Authors: Saad Sharina , Wediyantoro Prila Lukis , Zolkifli Alia Nabella Fateha
Published: October 2024

Innovations in second language teaching are essential for sustaining students’ interest and motivation in the classroom. This paper presents an innovative project that integrates the reading of folktales from the Semai, an indigenous people of Malaysia, into ESL learning to enhance both linguistic skills and cultural awareness. The project involved 30 diploma students enrolled in a proficiency class, where reading is a key component of the syllabus. Students were introduced to ghost stories from The Myths of Semai, which they were required to read, comprehend, and respond to personally. As part of the project, students retold these stories by creating animated videos, utilizing storyboards to dramatize the tales and video editing apps to compile the storyboards into completed animations. These videos were then presented in class and uploaded to YouTube, making them accessible to a wider audience of ESL learners. In addition to the video creation, students were asked to write reflective journals detailing their learning experiences with the Semai folktales. The reflections were systematically analysed to identify emerging themes, revealing the profound impact of this innovative approach on students’ engagement and learning outcomes. The findings suggest that incorporating indigenous stories into ESL curricula can significantly enhance cross-cultural awareness and foster acceptance of diverse traditions. This approach not only strengthens language skills but also enriches students’ understanding of cultural diversity. Future research could further explore the application of such methods across various educational contexts and among different learner groups.
Perception of Women Towards Investment in Different Investment Alternatives
Authors: Harshini C , Pooja V , Desai Preethi S
Published: October 2024

Women are empowered to take active participation in investment activities through financial education and an inclusive investment environment. Several alternatives to investing are available, including mutual funds, real estate, precious metals, savings accounts, and stocks, which offer potential returns through regular income or capital appreciation. Investment alternatives are differentiated by their unique features, risks, returns, and ease of management. Investors, before investing, must take these features into account in relation to their risk tolerance, goals, and time horizon when considering any particular alternative. As women are recognized for making risk-averse investment decisions, their investments are impacted by numerous factors. The primary goal of this study is to understand the investment perception of women towards different investment alternatives. While the main factors influencing investment decisions are return, risk, and liquidity, several other factors specifically influence women investors, such as social and cultural norms, peers, and family members. Primary data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire consisting of Likert scale questions. SPSS software was used for data analysis. The initial results of the survey showed that 70% of the respondents had an average understanding of different investment options, whereas only 5% had high knowledge of different investment alternatives. When it comes to interest in a particular investment, mutual funds are the most preferred alternative. Additionally, 72% of women respondents show a moderate level of risk tolerance among all respondents in the study.
 
Received: 13 June 2024 | Revised: 19 September 2024 | Accepted: 20 September 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Harshini C: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Writing-original draft, Visualization, Formal analysis, and Project administration. Pooja V: Investigation, Visualization, Validation, and Writing- review & editing. Preeti S Desai: Writing- review & editing, Formatting, and Validation.
Empirical Evidence on Corporate Social Responsibility A Case Study of Chinese Companies in Pakistan
Authors: Afzal Dr. Muhammad Adeel , Urooj Dr. Tanzeela , Afzal Dr. Jamil , Zafar Dr. Ahsan
Published: October 2024

This paper investigated the state of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices among Chinese companies operating in Pakistan. Findings reveal that while most Chinese firms have dedicated CSR programs, the strategic focus and long-term developmental impacts vary; enhancing corporate reputation rather than creating ethical value or empowering local communities was the dominant motivation. Key CSR activity areas include education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives, aligned with local socioeconomic needs. Although positive impacts are acknowledged, local stakeholders perceive CSR effects to be limited lacking strategic direction; challenges around political sensitivities, security risks, and coordination issues were highlighted. The paper advocates for a more strategic, participatory and sustainable CSR approach focused on long-term capacity building. Guidance frameworks attuned to local contexts can enable companies to balance business goals with lasting social value.
Cultivating Positivity Role of Gratitude and Psychological Well-Being among Undergraduate Psychology Students
Authors: Qadr Tehzeeb , Abbasi Samia Faisal , Ahmed Saba
Published: October 2024

Positive psychology emphasizes the significance of personal positive qualities such as gratitude, for human well-being. Gratitude is linked to greater perceptions of support and stronger social relationships. The purpose of the study is to examine the correlation between gratitude and psychological well-being among undergraduate psychology students (N = 224). A quantitative correlational design was employed, utilizing online surveys distributed through Google Forms. The Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6) assessed gratitude, and a shortened version of the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale measured psychological well-being. Descriptive statistics were computed for gratitude and psychological well-being, and a Pearson correlation coefficient was employed to analyse the research questions. Results have shown a weak positive correlation between gratitude and psychological well-being, suggesting that gratitude may be a significant factor influencing the well-being of undergraduate psychology students. This study helps to learn more about gratitude's role in this specific population and may inform interventions to promote well-being among future mental health professionals.
Critique of Colonialism and Cultural Imperialism in Selected Poems of Tanveer Anjum from Nai Zaban Kay Huroof Alphabet of a New Language
Authors: Kaleem Nadia
Published: October 2024

Postcolonial complexity of thought is an integral discourse in Pakistani writers’ works. Tanveer Anjum is a contemporary Pakistani Urdu poetess and her poetry is perceptive of personal, social and political concerns of modern times. In a postcolonial country, the colonial past is never detached from the common consciousness and the unending imperialism and post war traumas are part of its subjects’ collective memories. Five poems are selected from her recent collection of Urdu poetry, Nai Zaban kay Huroof (Alphabet of a New Language) for the postcolonial analysis. The poems are: ‘Interview’, ‘There Was a Village’, ‘The Last Nail’, ‘Sister Caroline’s Dappled Cats’ and ‘Like Sunbeams’. The research is qualitative in nature and the theories of Edward Said and Homi K. Bhabha are used for the textual analysis of the selected poems. The analysis reveals a parallel structure of thoughts in her poems which at one side endorses the need of cultural resistance and on the other, calls for a negotiation, which further affirms the complexities of postcolonial thought process.
An Analytical Study of Training Needs of University Teachers in Online Environment in Perspectives of Physical Resources and Pedagogical Skills in the Subject of Social Sciences
Authors: Sarwar Ghulam , Chaudhary Dr. Muhammad Ajmal , Akhter Imtiaz
Published: October 2024

The objectives of this research study were about finding out the availability of physical resources, the pedagogical requirements of teachers training for online teaching and examining the ICT skills that the teacher needs to teach in online teaching. The mode of teaching has widely got more importance from regular mode towards online teaching and learning from post COVID time. These days it is very familiar concept. The study aimed to investigate the teachers training need assessment for online teaching at university level. This is the descriptive research study. The population as well as sampling units for this study was 150 male along with female university educators. It was concerned in this study about the needs of training of them for online mode of teaching. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the teachers of social science currently serving in various universities in Islamabad. The data were analysed through SPSS by using mean, frequencies, and standard deviation. The data revealed that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) structure needs to be strengthened for online education environments with the concept of blended education and learning techniques self-paced learning and online interactions as an effective and alternate mode of learning.
DESENTRAÑANDO LA MAGIA DE LA RETÓRICA EN LOS COMENTARIOS REALES
Authors: Salcedo Murillo Zoribell Anays , Flores Ramos Leonardo , Suárez Barrera Diana , Sánchez Montezuma Katiria Estela , Miranda Yessenia , López Martínez Astrid Vanesa
Published: October 2024

La obra escrita por Garcilaso de la Vega, Los Comentarios Reales de los Incas, se considera una importante crónica histórica y literaria, ya que en este escrito se recopilan los conocimientos y las tradiciones orales de la cultura incaica, convirtiéndose en una fuente invaluable para el estudio de esta civilización ancestral. En este sentido, por la claridad, fluidez y elegancia de su prosa, Garcilaso es considerado como el padre de la literatura de Hispanoamérica, lo que da suficientes méritos para estudiar su obra. Por ende, en este artículo se analiza cómo Los Comentarios Reales de los Incas aportan un gran estilo literario, narrativo y de ficción que se refleja por medio del empleo de algunas figuras retóricas que dotan a los relatos de mucha expresividad, pero sin demeritar el valor historiográfico que posee esta obra. En cuanto a los aspectos metodológicos, esta investigación es de tipo cualitativa, narrativa y documental, porque para su desarrollo se consultaron diversas fuentes bibliográficas que sirven para comprender el sentido de las experiencias humanas. A pesar de que Los Comentarios Reales de los Incas se percibe como una crónica histórica y etnográfica es posible identificar, en esta, un sinnúmero de recursos estilísticos, que aportan elegancia y fluidez al texto, característica que cautiva a los lectores a través de su estilo expresivo y sofisticado.
En conclusión, se recomienda la lectura de esta crónica histórica, ya que las figuras literarias encontradas, en este texto, permite que se disfrute del valor que se le otorga a la retórica como una herramienta literaria y comunicativa desde esa época.
PERCEPCIÓN DE CALIDAD EN LOS SERVICIOS DE LA COMUNIDAD EDUCATIVA DE UN CENTRO DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR.
Authors: Reyes Flores Luis Carlos , Cuellar Q. de Reyes Gladys Yasmín
Published: October 2024

El conocimiento de la percepción de los usuarios en la calidad de los servicios prestados por una institución o las empresas externas contratadas por esta, para un determinado fin, son de vital importancia. Ya que, conocer sus niveles de satisfacción, permite realizar los correctivos necesarios, para mejorar el marketing, favorecer el crecimiento y aumenta su demanda. Las Universidades tiene la necesidad de cumplir con los requisitos de la acreditación para las instituciones de Educación Superior, lo que los lleva a realizar un proceso de autoevaluación y autocorrección, no solo en la parte académica, sino también en la prestación de los servicios que engloban dicha labor.  Por lo cual se hace necesario realizar este tipo de investigación que permita corregir o adecuar los servicios que brinda la Institución sean estos internos o externos. Para la realización del estudio se seleccionó una muestra de 700 estudiantes, 45 profesores y 15 administrativo (superando el 15 % de la población total).     La encuesta se aplicó a los estudiantes de forma aleatoria en 5 de las 14 facultades que se encuentran en el CRU Coclé (Administración Pública, Facultad de Administración de Empresas y Contabilidad, Enfermería, Humanidades e Informática Electrónica y Comunicación). Se seleccionaron las facultades que cuentan con mayor número de estudiantes, y se procedió a seleccionar las escuelas con mayor número de estudiantes para aplicarles la encuesta confeccionada para tal fin. El estudio reveló algunos datos importantes. La Jornada nocturna es la que menos se beneficia del servicio de cafetería por su horario. En general los usuarios consideran que la cafetería debe mejorar sus servicios y dentro de los servicios que se deben mejorar está el del menú. El servicio de copias del Centro de Estudiantes es considerado como bueno. Los usuarios ven satisfechos sus necesidades en este centro de copiado. Es necesario revisar los precios vs la calidad del servicio. El servicio de transporte debe ser mejorado. La atención que reciben los usuarios en los buses es regular y la frecuencia de los transportes debe ser mejorada.
Mitigación de Cambio Climático desde el enfoque educativo STEM
Authors: Acevedo Andrade Adriana , Cabrera Cifuentes Karol , González Góngora Carolina
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo surge en el contexto de la participación en la construcción de recursos educativos del programa Experimento Blended. Esta experiencia abrió la posibilidad de transformar los discursos y las acciones en el aula gracias a los aportes que surgieron al interior de un colectivo de docentes STEM de diferentes países latinoamericanos.
El proyecto se desarrolló con estudiantes de quinto grado de primaria en el Colegio Hernando Durán Dussan IED, ubicado en la localidad de Kennedy, Bogotá, Colombia. El ejercicio de aula se realizó desde la propuesta pedagógica planteada en el recurso educativo llamado “Crisis y Acción Climática”, el cual permitió un acercamiento a las problemáticas ambientales por las cuales atraviesa su contexto inmediato, debido que a pesar de que la localidad donde se encuentra el colegio cuenta con una gran riqueza ecosistémica, presenta el mayor índice de contaminación de aire con respecto a otras localidades de la ciudad, además de otros problemas asociados a la mala gestión de residuos sólidos.
Con respecto al marco metodológico, el proyecto se desarrolló en cinco fases, las que se distribuyeron de la siguiente manera:  Fase I Estudio de Contexto; Fase II Apropiación Conceptual- Disciplinar; Fase III Articulación Curricular, PRAE y Experimento Blended; Fase IV Implementación en el aula; Fase V Sistematización y Divulgación.
El trabajo permitió llevar reflexiones a la comunidad educativa y ampliar las posibilidades para la mitigación del cambio climático. Además, desde el marco pedagógico permitió evidenciar la fuerza del enfoque STEM en el abordaje de estas problemáticas en el aula.
Assessment of the Radiopacity of Different Fissure Sealants Compared to Dental Hard Tissues
Authors: CELIKEL Peris , BAS Aybike , SENGUL Fatih , DERELIOGLU SIMSEK Sera
Published: October 2024

Aim: The radiopacity of dental materials is crucial for assessing the radiographic success of restorations and can significantly influence clinicians' choice of materials. The objective of our study is to compare the radiopacity of five fissure sealants with that of compomer, composite, glass ionomer filling, and dental hard tissues using digital imaging techniques.
Material and Method: Five different fissure sealants (Fuji Triage, BeautiSealant, Grandio Seal, Helioseal F Plus, Embrace Wetbond), compomer (Compoglass F), composite (Solare X), and glass ionomer filling (Equa Forte) materials were prepared as 5 samples each in disk form with a thickness of 2 mm. As controls, sections of primary and permanent teeth with a thickness of 2 mm, along with an aluminum step wedge were utilized. The mean gray values of the samples were measured using Image J software, and the equivalent aluminum thickness was subsequently determined. Statistics analysis using Kruskal-Wallis test at p<0.05.
Results: The equivalent aluminum thicknesses related to the radiopacity of fissure sealants are ranked as follows: Fuji Triage (5.2±0.2) > Grandio Seal (3.9±0.2) = permanent tooth enamel (3.7±0.2) = Embrace Wetbond (3.6±0.6) = primary tooth enamel (3.6±0.3) = BeautiSealent (2.1±0.3) > Helioseal F Plus (1.1±0) (p<0.05). The radiopacity equivalent aluminum thicknesses of restorative materials are ranked as follows: Compoglass F (7.3±0.4) > Solare X (4.7±0.3) = Equa Forte (4.4±0.4) = permanent tooth enamel (3.7±0.2) = primary tooth enamel (3.6±0.3) (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Materials like Fuji Triage and Compoglass F exhibit high radiopacity values, which can significantly aid clinical monitoring and restoration success.
Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Universal Adhesives to Dentin: in Vitro Study
Authors: CAL Irem Kubra , OZTURK Fatma , AYDIN Numan , Karaoğlanoğlu Serpil
Published: October 2024

Aim: Universal adhesives are widely used in restorative dentistry. The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of universal adhesives to dentin in different application modes.
Materials and Methods: The study utilized seven universal adhesives and one total-etch adhesive. The sixty-four extracted intact human molars used in the study were embedded in acrylic blocks to the enamel-cement junction. The occlusal surface was removed to expose the dentin surface. After applying self-etch and total-etch adhesives to the dentin, flowable composite (Clearfil Majesty Flow, Kuraray) was placed in a transparent mold (2.38 mm diameter and 2 mm height) and polymerized. After thermal aging (1000 cycles), a SBS test has been carried out on a universal testing machine. The fracture types formed on the surface of the teeth were examined under a microscope. Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test (p<0.05).
Results: SBS values of universal adhesives on dentin showed statistically significant differences according to adhesive and application mode (p<0.05). Total-etch application produced statistically higher SBS than self-etch application (p<0.05). The two-step universal adhesive (G2 Bond Universal) had the highest SBS in both the self-etch and total-etch application modes (p<0.05). When the bond surfaces of the universal adhesives were examined, fractures occurred most frequently in the adhesive type.
Conclusion: The use of universal adhesives in the total-etch mode results in greater bond strength to dentin tissue. Universal adhesive type influences bond strength.
Total Pulpotomy with MTA in Young Permanent Teeth: Case Series
Authors: ALİM Menekşe , BANİ Mehmet
Published: October 2024

Vital pulp therapy is a way to preserve the vitality and function of pulp damaged by trauma, caries or restorative procedures. Vital pulp therapy procedures include direct pulp capping, indirect pulp capping, partial and coronal pulpotomy treatments where diseased pulp tissue is removed. Over the years, the focus of vital pulp therapy has been on the preservation of the radicular pulp in immature permanent teeth to ensure the completion of root formation (apexogenesis). Today, it has been reported that vital pulp therapy can be considered as an alternative to root canal treatment, including in teeth with certain conditions that are considered to have irreversibly inflamed pulp. Coronal amputation therapy, a vital pulp treatment, involves complete removal of the coronal pulp, placement of a biologically acceptable material into the pulp chamber and restoration. The covering material must be able to relieve inflammation and initiate healing of the pulp tissue and allow new dentin tissue to form. The oldest material used in pulpotomy is calcium hydroxide. Mineral trioxide aggregate, which is a more recent material, is frequently preferred today due to its biocompatible and bioactive properties. In this case report, the results of 4 cases of coronal pulpotomy with mineral trioxide aggregate in young permanent teeth with a follow-up of 18 months are presented.
Emotional Intelligence and Self-Harming Behavior of Junior High School Students with Absentee Parents in a Catholic University
Authors: Macahilig Lorence R. , Tajonera Chris Feli Joy P.
Published: October 2024

Parental context significantly impacts a child’s growth, whether physical, social, and emotional. Becoming a holistic being requires the integration of various life facets and emotions as one. Emotional intelligence is an essential psychological quality for individuals, especially to adolescents who face stress and pressure daily. Deficits in emotional regulation have been linked to self-harming behaviors. Self-harm encompasses a wide range of activities, and the intentionality, destructiveness, and conventionality of thoughts and acts of self-harm fall along a broad continuum (Vrouva et al., 2010). Hence, this study aimed to assess the emotional intelligence and self-harming behavior of junior high school students with absentee parents to create a program that promotes emotional resilience and self-harming prevention. One hundred sixty-eight stratified-randomly selected Junior high school students with absentee parents in a catholic university during the AY 2023-2024 were the respondents of the study. The result showed that the level of emotional intelligence of the respondents is generally very low. Meanwhile, the level of self-harming behavior of the respondents as a whole is no risk. Comparative analyses showed that there was no significant difference in the level of emotional intelligence of the respondents when they are grouped according to sex, family structure and birth order. There was no significant difference in the level of self-harming behavior of the respondents when they are grouped according to family structure birth order. A significant difference was found in sex. Lastly, the result showed a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and self-harm.
Training and Job Satisfaction among Mortuary Personnel in Selected Hospitals in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Warutere Peterson Njogu
Published: October 2024

Background: With the global healthcare landscape undergoing rapid transitions and countries striving to achieve Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC), it is pertinent that they look for efficient and effective ways of delivering their health services and utilisation of their human resource. Therefore, the mere availability of mortuary attendants is not enough, it additionally calls for their occupational satisfaction and empowerment for them to deliver their services efficiently and effectively and this is influenced by training in their area of practice. The study aimed at determining the relationship between training and job satisfaction among mortuary personnel in the selected mortuary facilities in Kenya. Methods: The study used both quantitative and quantitative data collection methods where the former method captured such measurements as frequency of training while the latter determined the participants’ experiences and perceptions on this subject. Quantitative data was collected using pretested open and closed ended questionnaires, whereas qualitative data was collected through Key Informant Interviews (KI) with mortuary superintendents. A sample size of 193 mortuary staff was selected from Public, Private (PM) and Institutional mortuaries (IM) in Nairobi City County. The study had a 79% response rate. Quantitative data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Inferential statistics were calculated using Chi-Square tests and results with p<0.05 were considered significant outcomes. Qualitative data from the key informants was analysed using NVivo software. Results: The study showed that the overall satisfaction level was 44.7%. From the respondents who were satisfied, a higher number 28(41.2%) of them disagreed with satisfaction with the opportunities for continued learning provided by the management. There was a significant statistical association between the relevance of training opportunities provided and job satisfaction (p=0.017). Conclusions: The study showed that majority of the respondents felt that training influenced their job satisfaction to a high extent. It highlighted the need for constant and targeted training to ensure that the employees remain current with new technologies and techniques, enhancing their job satisfaction and effectiveness
Pelaksanaan Pembinaan Program Belajar Malam (Muwajjah) untuk Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Santri di Pondok Pesantren Raudhatul Ulum Desa Sakatiga Indralaya Ogan Ilir
Authors: Ridwan Muhammad Isa , Annur Saipul , Astuti Mardiah
Published: October 2024

Pelaksanaan program belajar di dalam suatu lembaga pendidikan berawal pada proses pembelajaran yang dilakukan oleh guru dan peserta didik. Di dalam pondok pesantren Raudhatul Ulum ada yang dinamakan dengan program belajar malam (muwajjah), dengan tujuan meningkatkan kualitas belajar santri. Namun di dalam proses muwajjah tersebut para santri kurang disiplin terhadap waktu yang telah ditetapkan, sehingga kurang efisien pada pelaksanaannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelaksanaan, strategi dan faktor yang mempengaruhi program belajar malam di Pondok Pesantren Raudhatul Ulum Sakatiga. Metode yang digunakan berjenis kualitatif dengan sifat field research dan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah pada pelaksanaan muwajjah agar berjalan dengan baik, maka semua pihak baik itu guru dan wali kelas ikut bertanggung jawab dengan aturan yang sudah direncanakan dan dijadwalkan. Kemudian faktor pendukung muwajjah adalah pengkondisian iklim muwajjah yang oleh guru dan wali kelas, untuk faktor penghambat adalah kelelahan dikarenakan santri dari pagi sampai sore hari telah mengikuti proses pembelajaran di kelas.
Tolkien e historicidade em "Beowulf"
Authors: Ribeiro Bernardo
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo visa demonstrar que a palestra “Beowulf: The monsters and the critics”, proferida por J. R. R. Tolkien em 1936, veio alterar drasticamente a subsequente crítica literária em torno da obra medieval Beowulf. Se, anteriormente, este épico era estudado apenas como uma fonte histórica acerca do território que hoje corresponde à Dinamarca por volta do século VIII, sendo as suas qualidades literárias relegadas para segundo plano, a partir da aula de Tolkien, Beowulf começa a ser encarado como um texto poético de fantasia que deve ser analisado à luz das suas particularidades artísticas inovadoras.
Effect of resistance inducing chemicals and seaweed extracts on defence enzymes in Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) challenged paddy plants
Authors:   Department of	Plant Pathology, Annamalai University, Tamil	Nadu-India, Kannan C.
Published: October 2024

Several chemicals, including salicylic acid, acibenzolar-S-methyl, acetylsalicylic acid, nicotinic acid, jasmonic acid, and oxalic acid, have been shown to induce resistance in various crops. Marine algae, with their vast array of complex natural products, represent a promising source of novel bioactive compounds that can enhance plant resilience by providing protection against stress induced by pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various resistance-inducing chemicals and seaweed extracts on the activation of defense enzymes in Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo)-challenged paddy plants. The findings may contribute to the development of eco-friendly strategies for managing bacterial diseases in rice cultivation
Microbial Contamination Assessment of Ganga River, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors:   Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, India, Baghel Vinay Singh , Hare Vishvas ,   Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, India
Published: October 2024

We are aware that the majority of germs pose a risk to both people and animals. There are other microorganisms in the Ganga River. Examining the kind and quantity of bacteria found in contaminated and uncontaminated environments is fascinating. The large quantity of these bacteria causes numerous ailments in people and animals, even in the face of substantial untreated and contaminated effluent drainage from the leather industry, pesticide industry, paper mills, metropolitan centers, and other sources. The many types of bacteria found in the Ganga River and their interactions with their animal hosts were discovered in a contaminated aquatic environment. For the study of the Ganga Raebareli UP, a total of three sampling sites were chosen. Samples were taken from Gengaso Ghat, Dalmau Ghat, Gokana, or Gokarna Ghat Raebareli.
Microbiological Assessment of Ganga River, Bithoor, Kanpur Nagar, UP, India using Enteric Bacteria
Authors:   Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow226025, India, Baghel VinaySingh , Hare Vishvas ,   Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow226025, India
Published: October 2024

One of the most valuable natural resources is water, which is also essential to a nation’s socioeconomic growth. Still, the most significant supply of surface water comes from rivers. India has an abundance of large, medium, and minor rivers with a combined catchment area of 252.8 million hectares. The biggest river basin in the Indian subcontinent is the Ganga basin. It originates in the state of Uttarakhand and spans more than one-fourth of the nation’s entire land area. About half of her population resides there. Approximately 50% of class 1 and class 2 towns in the nation are located in the Ganga basin, and the majority of these towns dump their municipal garbage into the river system. In and around the Bithoor Area in Kanpur Nagar, U.P., India, microbiological research was conducted on river Ganga pollution, and the level of pollution is being assessed.
Microbial Contamination Assessment of Ganga River, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors:   Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, India, Baghel inay	Singh , Hare Vishvas ,   Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, India
Published: October 2024

We are aware that the majority of germs pose a risk to both people and animals. There are other microorganisms in the Ganga River. Examining the kind and quantity of bacteria found in contaminated and uncontaminated environments is fascinating. The large quantity of these bacteria causes numerous ailments in people and animals, even in the face of substantial untreated and contaminated effluent drainage from the leather industry, pesticide industry, paper mills, metropolitan centers, and other sources. The many types of bacteria found in the Ganga River and their interactions with their animal hosts were discovered in a contaminated aquatic environment. For the study of the Ganga Raebareli UP, a total of three sampling sites were chosen. Samples were taken from Gengaso Ghat, Dalmau Ghat, Gokana, or Gokarna Ghat Raebareli.
Soil Moisture and Plant Water Relations: Implications for Agriculture and Ecosystem Management
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu India, Bhuvaneswari R. , Saravanan K.	R. ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu India, Vennila S. ,   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu India, Suganthi S. ,   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu India
Published: October 2024

Soil moisture and plant water relations are critical determinants of agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. This paper examines the intricate relationship between soil moisture dynamics and plant water uptake, highlighting their implications for crop yield, water use efficiency, and ecosystem resilience. Key aspects explored include the role of soil texture, structure, and organic matter in water retention, the physiological processes governing water transport within plants, and the impact of environmental factors such as temperature and evapotranspiration on soil moisture. Additionally, the paper discusses management strategies for optimizing soil moisture to enhance plant growth, mitigate the effects of drought, and support sustainable ecosystem management. By understanding and managing these interactions, it is possible to improve agricultural sustainability and ecosystem resilience, particularly in the face of climate change and increasing global food demands. This research underscores the importance of integrated soil and water management practices in developing sustainable agricultural systems and conserving natural ecosystems.
A Review on Advancement and Development in Drug Design
Authors: Obinwa Emeka Henry, , Oloye-Akorede Mariam Taiwo, , Tommy Bessie Edikan, , Obinwa Chinaza Blessing, , Quadri Izzah Opeyemi,
Published: October 2024

Drug discovery is a complex, multi-disciplinary process to identify new therapeutic candidates for treating diseases. It begins with target identification and validation, pinpointing and confirming biological targets involved in disease. This is followed by hit identification, where compounds that interact with the target are found using high-throughput screening, computational methods, or fragment-based techniques. Lead optimization enhances these compounds’ efficacy, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties. Preclinical testing assesses optimized leads’ safety and biological activity in laboratory and animal studies. Successful candidates progress to clinical trials, conducted in phases to evaluate safety, efficacy, and side effects in humans. Upon successful clinical trials, drugs undergo regulatory review to ensure they are safe and effective for public use. Post-marketing surveillance monitors long-term safety and efficacy. Advances in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics have significantly improved drug discovery, highlighting its collaborative and interdisciplinary nature, crucial for developing new and effective therapies. This article explores recent advancements in drug discovery, highlighting innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), CRISPR gene editing, mRNA technology, targeted protein degradation, and organs-on-chips. Through specific case studies, the practical applications and successes of these advancements, providing insights into their impact on the drug development process.