bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tendency in Indonesian Newspaper Editorials: Genre and APPRAISAL Studies
Authors: Daniarsa Hanna Latifani , Kartika-Ningsih Harni
Published: August 2023

Editorial is an important part of newspapers since the opinions expressed can influence the reader's point of view. The two major Indonesian news media that publish editorials in their newspapers are Kompas and Tempo. This study explores the potential differences in editorial characters between Kompas and Tempo regarding the 2024 election issue. To achieve this goal, the organizational structure of editorial texts is examined and their attitudinal tendencies are investigated. The method used in this study is analytical discourse framework by Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) in particular genre (Iedema, et al., 1994) and APPRAISAL framework (Martin White, 2005). Based on the findings of genre and APPRAISAL in the text, it is revealed that the editorials of Tempo tend to be explicit in showing their position against 2024 election issues. Tempo uses the genre of media exposition and built their attitudinal tendencies by using negative evaluations. Unlike Tempo, Kompas tends to be implicit in showing their position against the said issue. They adopted media discussion genre and their attitudinal tendency is built using positive evaluations. The results of this study reveal that in examining the character of a media, an analysis of editorial text genres needs to be carried out before investigating its attitudinal tendencies.Keywords: APPRAISAL, genre, discourse analysis, newspaper, editorial
Gender ideology and power relations in Sahebjam’s Stoning of Soraya M: A feminist critical discourse analysis
Authors: Siboro Meliana
Published: August 2023

The context of the study is the ongoing protests and demonstrations by women in many places in Iran. The aim of this study is to examine gender ideology and power in Sahebjam’s Stoning of Soraya M. Qualitative descriptive method is used to investigate the relationship between  gender ideology and power relations and how it creates power imbalance between men and women in Iranian society. The primary data source for this research is a novel, Stoning of Soraya M by Freidoune Sahebjam, which was first published in September 12, 1990.  Data are analyzed through the lens of Critical Discourse Analysis approach, more specifically, Lazar’s Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis (2007). The findings of the study suggest that the country's laws, including the Constitution, the Civil Code, and the Criminal Code create a complicated legal environment for women. While the Constitution guarantees equal civil rights for men and women, religious law superseds other laws and is frequently abused by individuals to commit crimes against women. This study reveals how gender ideology and power relations regarding women reflected through discourse can demonstrate how women are treated in different parts of the world.Keywords: Gender Ideology, Power, Novel, Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis
Representational meanings in the poster of Mahsa Amini’s death: A multimodal discourse analysis
Authors: Salahuddin Salahuddin
Published: August 2023

The death of Mahsa Amini in Iran garnered international attention through protests, rallies, and online movements that spread across various regions in Iran and social media platforms. Throughout the demonstration, numerous visual representations in the form of posters were created to elicit sympathy on an international scale. This article aims to uncover the representational meanings conveyed by these posters, employing a multimodal discourse perspective as introduced by Kress and Leeuwen (2021). The posters were sourced from different Instagram accounts and recommended websites like theguradian.com and dezeen.com. The findings reveal that the analyzed posters effectively communicate representational meanings through their constituent elements, including the process, participants, and circumstances. The researcher concludes that the semiotic system employed in the posters successfully establishes a connection with the issue or event being discussed. The posters depict Iranian women as individuals who courageously resist tyranny and advocate for the freedom to express themselves. The presence of distinct actions like trimming hair, clenching fists, and joining hands among women authentically portrays the protest's reality. Hence, in this instance, the creators of the posters have conscientiously considered the crucial components, reflecting the existing reality to convey the message to the viewers accurately. Communicating meaning or delivering a message to the audience holds significant implications for the success of garnering international community support and raising awareness about the ongoing issue.Keywords: Mahsa Amini, Multimodal Analysis, Representational Meanings
Synthesis and characterization of acetamiprid nanoemulsion by high-energy
methods
Authors: Isawi Mohanad , Dolzhenko Tatiana
Published: August 2023

Nanotechnology's application in agriculture has opened up new options for generating nanosized agrochemicals that have the potential to improve efficiency,
improve stability, extend the effective duration, and reduce environmental impacts 1
. One of the most pressing difficulties in the agricultural industry is the
need to handle pesticide-related issues such as environmental contamination,
bioaccumulation, and increases in insect resistance, which necessitates reducing
the amount of pesticide sprayed on crops and protecting stored products. Nanotechnology is proving to be an appealing tool for achieving this goal since it provides new ways to synthesize and transport active ingredients known as nanopesticides 1
. Nanoemulsions are particularly well suited to creating lipophilic
functional agent delivery systems 2
. The current study uses a high-energy (ultrasound) emulsification approach to create oil-in-water (O/W) acetamiprid
nanoemulsions with synthetic and natural additives. The acetamiprid nanoemulsions were spontaneously formed by adding a mixture of acetamiprid and solvent
in an aqueous solution containing a surfactant (tween) with continuous stirring.
The nanoemulsions were then formed by ultra-sonication. Various characterization techniques for acetamiprid nanoemulsions include particle size analysis
(DLS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Acetamiprid nanoemulsions are further evaluated by
studying thermodynamic stability. This includes a Centrifugation assay, Freezethaw cycle nanoemulsions, Heating-cooling test, stability at room temperature of
25°C, pH measurement, and viscosity measurement. The droplet size and morphology of the acetamiprid nanoemulsions were measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). DLS and TEM
measurements showed that acetamiprid nanoemulsions had an almost droplet size
distribution (PDI < 200 nm). On this basis, an insecticide acetamiprid was incorporated into an optimized nanoemulsion system to demonstrate potential applications in pest control.
Keywords: Acetamiprid nanoemulsion, nanoemulsion characterization,
nanoemulsion stability.
Galectin-3: A novel prognostic marker for myocardial infarction
Authors: Hasan Jasim Rasha , Ali Lefta Ahssan
Published: August 2023

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD), known as coronary artery disease
(CAD) or ischemic heart disease (IHD), results from the hindrance of blood
transit to the muscle of the lipid heart and cholesterol in the inner wall of the
heart. Because of atherosclerosis, CAD contains many types of disease: stable
angina, unstable angina, myocardial infarction(MI), and sudden cardiac death.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), known as angioplasty, is a nonsurgical operation performed using a catheter to cram either inflate a balloon in
the narrowing place or stent (a very small and fin grid tube made of either plastic
or metal of stainless steel). So, it is covered with medicine to prevent coronary
artery blockage again), and to expand or open up the vessels in the heart's muscle
that contains plaque buildup that causes stenosis. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a multifunctional protein that coordinates varied physiological and pathological processes in the body of humans. Gal–3 is located in many of the cells and types of tissue, and several functions can be described, such as macrophage migration promotion, proliferation of fibroblasts and synthesis of collagen. The best function
of Gal–3 is its role as a preventer for acute and chronic inflammation. In the universe, it has been related to carcinoma and CVD. Gal–3 has been discovered in
various types of cells, like stimulated macrophages, fibroblasts, dendritic cells,
eosinophils, mast cells, chondrocytes and osteoblasts. Previous studies have
shown that Gal–3 plays different functions in many tissues and plays its role in
both intra and extracellular. Subjects: One hundred individuals were collected to
contribute to the present study. These cases were divided into two groups. The
first included 70 patients (their ages ranged between 30-66 years) with MI who
underwent elective PCI and were divided into two subgroups: 30 patients with
the first PCI and 40 patients who underwent more than one PCI. The second
group involved 30 healthy individuals (aged 30-55 years) who were enrolled in
the present study as a control group. Results: The results showed a significant increase (p=0.001) of serum Gal-3 levels in the patient's group compared to control
individuals. Moreover, the result illustrated a statistically significant elevation in
the Gal-3 levels (p=0.000) when comparing the two male subgroups (patients
with one PCI and healthy). The same results were observed when the female subgroups were compared together. No significant differences were recorded when
the two genders in the same group were compared (p=0.093 for one PCI patient
and p=0.563 for healthy individuals).
Keywords: CVD, CHD, PCI, Lectins, Gal-3
Oxytocin and Interleukin-14: New suggested indicators for prediction of type 2 diabetes-induced nephropathy
Authors: Hasan Jasim Rasha , Abbas Khulaibus Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Diabetes is one of the major risk factors for chronic renal failure (CRF). The present work involved studying the effect of lifestyle factors such as (age, gender,
smoking and area of residence) which can affect chronic renal diseases. Also, the
study estimated Oxytocin (Oxt) and Interleukin-14 (IL-14) using the sandwich
ELISA technique in the serum of type 2 diabetic patients with CRF who presented to hemodialysis and a control group. Blood samples of (50) diagnosed type 2
diabetic patients with CRF from both sexes were compared with (40) samples
from healthy individuals as a control group. The results demonstrated significant
elevation (p<0.05) in Oxt and IL-14 concentrations for patients with CRF compared to the control group. As for the subgroups, the statistical test showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) when comparing Oxt levels between the same sex
in the two groups. While no significant difference was observed when comparing
IL-14 in the same or the two groups. The parameters Oxt and IL-14 are necessary
tools for predicting renal failure.
Keywords: Oxytocin, Interleukin-14, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hemodialysis
Evaluation of the analgesic activity of new derivatives of aryl propionic acid on gastric
male mice
Authors: Al-Mansury Sadiq , J. Hadi Suhad , H. Checkor Nabah , J. Jawad Mohammed , A. Ghanimi Hussein , M. Jassim Adnan , T. Abass Hawraa , Heider Rusul , H. Kzar Hamzah , E. Al-Gazally Moaed
Published: August 2023

This study focused on the recent synthesis of new compounds from aryl propionic acid derivatives compared to naproxen. The present study aimed to investigate
the safety and efficiency of the new derivatives in improving analgesic effects
and reducing adverse effects via modifying its chemical structure by adding new
functional groups. The new compounds were characterized, and evaluate their
pharmacodynamic effects. The analysis and characterization of new compounds
were by 1HMNR and FT-IR spectrum. The investigation of the adverse effect after 5 days of remedy with 20 mg/kg daily administered with naproxen derivatives
to the healthy male albino mice (25-30 g) for analgesic activity using the hot
plate method. Mice were parted into 5 groups, consisting of the control group and
4 groups that administered naproxen or derivatives of aryl propionic acid (E, H,
D1 and D2). The main tests are done by a hot plate, biochemical, macroscopic,
and microscopic inspection. The results confirmed that the new drugs have potent
analgesic activity. The results showed that mice administered with D1 expressed
less ulcerative effect than parent naproxen, H, E and ethanol. Moreover, the
number of lesions was significantly less in the D2 group, while D1-treated mice
recorded no evidence of ulcers or hemorrhage in their stomachs after being examined under a dissecting microscope. The study concluded that the new D1 derivative is a compound worthy of research and future clinical applications due to its
relatively high efficacy and low adverse effects compared to other derivatives
prepared and tested in this study.
Keywords: Analgesic, Aryl propionic acid, Naproxen, Acidity
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among children in Kirkuk City, Iraq.
Authors: Mawlood Taher Huda , Mohamed Ali Hasan , Saeed Yaseen Selda
Published: August 2023

Intestinal parasites are endemic in many developing areas, and they are regarded as one of the most frequent tropical diseases, where they are responsible for adult and child morbidity and mortality. The current study is a survey to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasite infections in patients attending the General Hospital for Pediatrics in Kirkuk City from January 2021 to September 2021. Stool samples were examined by direct smear method with normal saline 0.9 % NaCl and 1% iodine-Lugol solution staining method to determine the outcomes of the current investigation. The results were assessed using the Q-square statistic test. The current study's findings revealed that intestinal parasites were reported in 69(31.7), the most affected group of patients with intestinal parasites, those 1-3 years old (11.4%), Intestinal protozoa infection were (24.3%) significantly more than helminths with (7.4%). The most common protozoa were Entamoeba histolytica (17.9%), the next common protozoan found was Giardia lamblia (6.4%). Intestinal helminth infections were reported in this study (7.4%). Males were more infected with intestinal parasites (18.4%) than females (13.3%). The highest infection rate with intestinal parasites was recorded between August (6.4%) and September (4.6%). Double infection was detected in three cases with Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. At the same time, no triple infection was reported during this study. Keywords: Intestinal parasitic infections, Intestinal protozoa, Intestinal helminths, Kirkuk
Effect of spraying with garlic extract and silicon on some physical, chemical,
and productive characteristics of date palm Phoenix dactylifera L.
Authors: Shanan Auda Murtadha , M. Gabash Hassanain , Zaer Resan Ahmed
Published: August 2023

The experiment was conducted in Shatt Al-Arab District - Fourth Al-Jazirah District - Basrah Governorate during the 2020 growing season to investigate spraying with garlic extract and silicon solution on some physical, chemical, and productive properties of date palm fruits Umm al-Dahn variety. The garlic solution
extract at a concentration (of 0, 200, 400 ml L-1
) and silicon at a concentration of
(0, 250, 500, 750 mg L-1
) was used in two-time sprays, the first two weeks after
pollination and the second three weeks after the first spray. The spray t with garlic extract at a concentration of 400 ml L-1
and silicon at a concentration of 750
mg L-1 was significant in the physical characteristics under study (fruit weight,
length, diameter, and fleshy layer weight), and chemical characteristics (total soluble solids, reducing sugars, dry matter, and total protein) compared to the control treatment. The treatment of spray t with garlic extract at 400 ml L-1
and silicon at a concentration of 750 mg L-1
significantly decreased the percentage of sucrose in the fruits. It resulted in a significant increase in the weight of the fruit
and the tree's yield. The spraying with garlic solution extract at a concentration of
400 ml L-1 with silicon spray treatment at a concentration of 750 mg L-1
resulted
in the highest productivity of the palm (41.68 kg. Palm-1
). At the same time, the
control gave the lowest productivity of 31.74 kg Palm-1
.
Keywords: Garlic extract, Silicon, Date palm, Productivity
Gingival health status in relation to salivary irisin in oral ulcerative patients of Diyala city, Iraq
Authors: Taher Aya K. , Jafer MH Radhi Nada
Published: August 2023

Background: Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingival tissue around the teeth initiated by bacteria. Irisin is a newly identified novel anti-inflammatory effect of adipocytokine. Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) remains the most common ulcerative disease in the mucosa tissue of the oral cavity, existing as repeated onset of single or multiple painful ulcers. The study aims to evaluate gingival health status in relation to salivary irisin in oral ulcerative patients of Diyala City/ Iraq. The total sample consists of 200 patients taken from the specialized dental center in Ba'aquba / Diyala governorate from January-March 2022 for both genders within the 20- 31 age group. One hundred patients complaining of recurrent aphthous ulcers without systemic diseases were selected, and 100 patients were free from recurrent aphthous ulcers. The gingival inflammation was examined and recorded using Loe and Silness (1964). According to WHO (1997), a recurrent aphthous ulcer was assessed, and salivary irisin levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In the study and control groups, the prevalence of gingivitis was 100%, with a higher mean value of GI among the study group than the control group. Minor ulcer prevalence was higher than a significant ulcer. The level of irisin was higher in the study group than in the control group, and the correlation between GI and irisin was negatively weak in the study and positively weak in the control group. Keywords: Gingival health, Irisin, RAU.
The study of some biochemical parameters in the serum of infected and recovered patients with COVID-19
Authors: Almadhidi Jamal , Ali Mohammed Abdullah , Hadi Jasim Husam
Published: August 2023

Few biochemical and immunological studies have been conducted on Iraqis infected with novel coronaviruses, and also Patients' post-recovery condition is
unknown. Therefore, we aimed to study the impact of COVID-19 on some biochemical compounds in the serum of the infected subjects and to follow up the
impact after 6-7 months. The research was conducted in Baghdad-Iraq from October to December 2021, and the study included four groups (each group consisted
of 20 subjects): Group (A) Infected subjects without vaccination; group (B) Recovered subjects without vaccination; group (C) Recovered subjects after vaccination; and group (D) Non-infected subjects after vaccination. Subjects with
COVID-19 infection confirmed by PCR and vaccinated individuals received the
same type of vaccine. The authors measured some positive acute phase reactants
(ferritin, C-reactive protein, and D-dimer), antibodies (IgM and IgG), and enzymes (LDH, AST, and ALT) in the subjects' serum. The study result showed an
Increase in ferritin, CRP, D-dimer and LDH levels in the serum of infected subjects (group A). The antibody levels in the four groups were elevated, while the
liver enzymes (ALT and AST) were in the normal values. Elevation of LDH level
also in the serum of recovered subjects (groups B and C). Elevated ferritin, CRP,
and D-dimer levels may not remain in infected patients after recovery from
COVID-19 except for LDH, which is still elevated in some Iraqi subjects in
Baghdad.
Keywords: Iraq, COVID-19, Vaccine, Acute Phase Reactants, Antibodies,
Liver enzymes
Estimation of some immunological markers for patients with Hepatitis C
and B viruses with β -thalassemia major in Babylon province
Authors: Hasan Alwan Estabraq , Alnabe J Almamorri Abd , Rahman Aljubore Naeem
Published: August 2023

Hepatitis C, B is a severe public health problem worldwide. Thalassemia patients
depend on blood transfusions throughout and are at high risk of viral infections.
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis C infection and different
clinical parameters of (HLA) in the multiplex thalassemia population. In this study,
66 patients with infectious complications beta-thalassemia were enrolled, and samples collected from the Genetic Hematology Center at Babel Women and Children
Hospital in Babylon Governorate / Iraq infected with HCV, serum ferritin, PCV
and splenectomy were analyzed. The overall prevalence of hepatitis B virus and
HCV was 3% and 55%, respectively; 100% of patients over 10-20 years of age had
hepatitis C infection, and some episodes were presented by different HLA molecules, by molecule HLA from HLA class II (HLA-DR) and HLA class I (HLAG), In this study, we review the role of the molecule and several parameters along
the HLA-G and HLA-DR gene in viral hepatitis, studies of hepatitis suggest that
even Human leukocyte antigen contributes to the pathogenesis of the disease. HLA
classification combined with the study of the regulatory elements of genes may
help understand the influence of genetic background on susceptibility to disease.
Keywords: Detection of some immunological markers (HLA) for hepatitis patients and those with a previous infection with thalassemia
The Role of CX3CL1-CX3CR1 Axis, C3, C4 & ESR Abs in pathogenicity of Iraqi patients with SLE
Authors: Amer Kamil Mohammed , Mossa Alabassi Hazima , Hussein M. Kadr Zahraa
Published: August 2023

Background: Systematic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been described as a
chronic inflammatory illness where chemokines play an essential role in its
pathogenesis CX3CL1and CX3CR1 are chemokines that described their crucial
role in immune response in SLE patients. Aim of the study: To evaluate the serum
level of CX3CL1- CX3CR1, C3, C4 & ESR Abs in SLE patients without treatment
and compare their level with those under treatment (hydroxychloroquine,predeslone 5-20mg, D3). Patients collecting and Methods: 120 females with
SLE and healthy, with ages ranging between 20-40 years, were involved in this
investigation from Medical City (Consultant of Arthritis, Consultant of Dermatology, Lobby of Hematology and Arthritis)/ Baghdad Teaching Hospital and from
Al-Imameen Al-Kazimeen Teaching Hospital from August 26 to October 18,
2021. The samples included 80females with SLE (40 females as early diagnosed
patients (G2) without treatment, 40 females as patients that received treatment
subjects (hydroxychloroquine, predeslone 5-20mg, D3) (G3), while the control
group included 40 healthy females (G1). Five mL of venous blood were obtained
from patients and healthy females for measuring C3, C4, ESR and serum levels of
CX3CL1 and CX3CR1, which were measured using the ELISA method. Results:
Our findings demonstrated a significant increase in the serum levels of CX3CL1,
CX3CR1, and ESR. Also, there were significant decreases in serum levels of C3
and C4 in SLE patients (with and without treatment) compared to the control
group, and a significant difference was detected between SLE patients without
treatment and patients receiving treatment. Conclusion: Based on our results,
CX3CL1 and CX3CR1 chemokines may have a role in the pathogenesis of SLE as
they are increased in SLE patients. In addition, serum CX3CL1 levels can be used
as an independent biomarker of SLE activity. Furthermore, low levels of c3 and c4
and high levels of ESR are considered diagnostic indicators of SLE disease in
people.
Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus, CX3CL1; CX3CR1. C3,C4
Biochemical Changes of Dexamethasone on Liver and Kidney Functions in
Laboratory Mice Mus musculus L.
Authors: S. Kathim Alaa , F. AL-Hillo Murtadha
Published: August 2023

Background: The present study sought to verify the effect of dexamethasone on the biochemical changes in different organs, such as liver and kidney organs of both sexes, male
and female mice. Materials & Method: Muc muscular males and female mice (n=48) were
used. To determine the effects of dexamethasone on the biochemical changes of liver and
kidney organs, mice received a low dose (2mg/kg) and a high dose (4 mg/kg) of dexamethasone continuously for one month. Result: The results showed a significant increase
(P<0.05) in Liver enzymes (ALP, AST, ALT). The urea and creatinine levels also increased in the treated mice and both sexes with the pesticide compared with the control
group.
Keywords: mice, histological, liver, kidney, dexamethasone, toxicity
Effect of plant distance and cultivation methods on the growth and yield of
three sesame cultivars
Authors: J. ALobaidy Bushra Sh , Hamed Malath A. , Abd-allah Ramadan Ahmed Shehab , Malik Ibrahim Muayad , Fadaam Almehemdi Ali
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was carried out in Al-Saqlawiyah region, west of Baghdad,
during the 2020 agricultural season in silty clay soil to study the effect of planting
pattern and the Row spacing on the growth and yield of three sesame cultivars. The
experiment was carried out in a split-split plot design according to a randomized
complete block design (RCBD) with three replications, where the planting pattern
occupied the main plots (seed prose, seedling pattern). The cultivars occupied the
subplot (Haad, Sumer, Rafidain,), while the row distance occupied the sub-sub plot
(40, 60, 80 cm). The statistical analysis results indicated a significant effect of the
cultivation pattern, as the cultivation pattern with seeds prose recorded the highest
values in all the studied traits. The seed prose method recorded the highest seed
yield (364.5 gm plant-1
) compared to the seedling method (290.2 gm plant-1
).
There was also a significant genetic variance (P<0.05) in the response of the
studied sesame cultivars to the planting pattern treatments and the between-row
spacing. The cultivar Haad scored the highest values in most of the studied traits
and thus gave the highest seed yield (452.1 g plant-1
) compared with the rest of the
studied cultivars. The row spacing of 80 cm between the lines gave the highest
yield (350.4 g plant-1
).
Keywords: plant distance, cultivation methods, growth, sesame cultivars
Antioxidants and antibacterial activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra extract
Authors: Qassem Nazzal Rana , Radhi Addai Zuhair
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to examine the antioxidants and antibacterial activity of
Glycyrrhiza root, stem and leaf extract. The antioxidant activity was determined by
measuring total phenolic content (TPC) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH). The antibacterial activity was determined using the paper disc method
against two bacteria, namely Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Results
showed part of the plant effect of the antioxidants and antibacterial activity. The
results showed that the root sample had significantly (P <0.05) higher total phenol
content and antioxidant activity than leaves and stem samples. The TPC value of
leaves extract 211.64mg GAE/g dry extract and DPPH 86.36 % was estimated.
The antibacterial activity of MeOH extract against the Staphylococcus aureus zone
of inhibition was 21.37 mm for root extracts and 8.30 mm against E. coli. The
result showed that Glycyrrhiza root, stem and leaf extract were effective against
both the bacteria tested with high concentrations. The Glycyrrhiza root, stem and
leaf extract can be used to control infectious diseases and prevent oxidative
damage.
Keywords: Glycyrrhiza glabra, DPPH, TPC, Antibacterial activity
Determination of the antifungal activity of Dorema ammonium extract
Authors: M. Salih Reman , K. Abbass Yass
Published: August 2023

The current investigation included estimating the efficiency of aqueous and ethanolic plant extracts of Dorema ammoniacum plant in inhibiting the growth of
fungi, where the ethanolic extract recorded a higher rate of inhibition than the
aqueous extract. It is more effective when the concentration is increased in inhibiting the growth of two types of Candida, C. albicans and C. krusei. The aqueous
extracts of Dorema ammoniacum had no toxic effect on human red blood cells at
concentrations (100, 200, 300) mg/ml at an incubation period of 3 hours. As a
result of the widespread use of medicinal plants as antimicrobial drugs, the absence
of toxicity on the host cells is considered essential because it is an inexpensive,
easy-to-apply, quick-results method and is safe when used as a drug.

Keywords: Dorema ammoniacum, D. Don, cytotoxicity activity, Antimicrobial
activity.
Patient-Caregiver Portal System in Palliative Oncology: Assessment of Usability and Perceived Benefit
Authors: Longacre Margaret L , Chwistek Marcin , Keleher Cynthia , Siemon Mark , Egleston Brian L , Collins Molly , Fang Carolyn Y
Published: August 2023

Background

The engagement of family caregivers in oncology is not universal or systematic.

Objective

We implemented a process intervention (ie, patient-caregiver portal system) with an existing patient portal system to (1) allow a patient to specify their caregiver and communication preferences with that caregiver, (2) connect the caregiver to a unique caregiver-specific portal page to indicate their needs, and (3) provide an electronic notification of the dyad’s responses to the care team to inform clinicians and connect the caregiver to resources as needed.

Methods

We assessed usability and satisfaction with this patient-caregiver portal system among patients with cancer receiving palliative care, their caregivers, and clinicians.

Results

Of 31 consented patient-caregiver dyads, 20 patients and 19 caregivers logged in. Further, 60% (n=12) of patients indicated a preference to communicate equally or together with their caregiver. Caregivers reported high emotional (n=9, 47.3%), financial (n=6, 31.6%), and physical (n=6, 31.6%) caregiving-related strain. The care team received all patient-caregiver responses electronically. Most patients (86.6%, 13/15 who completed the user experience interview) and caregivers (94%, 16/17 who completed the user experience interview) were satisfied with the system, while, of the 6 participating clinicians, 66.7% agreed “quite a bit” (n=1, 16.7%) or “very much” (n=3, 50%) that the system allowed them to provide better care.

Conclusions

Our findings demonstrate system usability, including a systematic way to identify caregiver needs and share with the care team in a way that is acceptable to patients and caregivers and perceived by clinicians to benefit clinical care. Integration of a patient-caregiver portal system may be an effective approach for systematically engaging caregivers. These findings highlight the need for additional research among caregivers of patients with less advanced cancer or with different illnesses.
Impact of an Electronic Medical Record–Connected Questionnaire on Efficient Nursing Documentation: Usability and Efficacy Study
Authors: Kodama Kana , Konishi Shozo , Manabe Shirou , Okada Katsuki , Yamaguchi Junji , Wada Shoya , Sugimoto Kento , Itoh Sakiko , Takahashi Daiyo , Kawasaki Ryo , Matsumura Yasushi , Takeda Toshihiro
Published: August 2023

Background

Documentation tasks comprise a large percentage of nurses’ workloads. Nursing records were partially based on a report from the patient. However, it is not a verbatim transcription of the patient's complaints but a type of medical record. Therefore, to reduce the time spent on nursing documentation, it is necessary to assist in the appropriate conversion or citation of patient reports to professional records. However, few studies have been conducted on systems for capturing patient reports in electronic medical records. In addition, there have been no reports on whether such a system reduces the time spent on nursing documentation.

Objective

This study aims to develop a patient self-reporting system that appropriately converts data to nursing records and evaluate its effect on reducing the documenting burden for nurses.

Methods

An electronic medical record–connected questionnaire and a preadmission nursing questionnaire were administered. The questionnaire responses entered by the patients were quoted in the patient profile for inpatient assessment in the nursing system. To clarify its efficacy, this study examined whether the use of the electronic questionnaire system saved the nurses’ time entering the patient profile admitted between August and December 2022. It also surveyed the usability of the electronic questionnaire between April and December 2022.

Results

A total of 3111 (78%) patients reported that they answered the electronic medical questionnaire by themselves. Of them, 2715 (88%) felt it was easy to use and 2604 (85%) were willing to use it again. The electronic questionnaire was used in 1326 of 2425 admission cases (use group). The input time for the patient profile was significantly shorter in the use group than in the no-use group (P<.001). Stratified analyses showed that in the internal medicine wards and in patients with dependent activities of daily living, nurses took 13%-18% (1.3 to 2 minutes) less time to enter patient profiles within the use group (both P<.001), even though there was no difference in the amount of information. By contrast, in the surgical wards and in the patients with independent activities of daily living, there was no difference in the time to entry (P=.50 and P=.20, respectively), but there was a greater amount of information in the use group.

Conclusions

The study developed and implemented a system in which self-reported patient data were captured in the hospital information network and quoted in the nursing system. This system contributes to improving the efficiency of nurses’ task recordings.
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality–Based Well-Being Interventions for Stress Reduction in Young Adults: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Xu Joy , Khanotia Areej , Juni Shmuel , Ku Josephine , Sami Hana , Lin Vallen , Walterson Roberta , Payne Evelyn , Jo Helen , Rahimpoor-Marnani Parmin
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

Adolescents can be especially vulnerable to various stressors as they are still in their formative years and transitioning into adulthood. Hence, it is important for them to have effective stress management strategies.

OBJECTIVE

This systematic review investigates current well-being interventions that are aimed at reducing stress among young adults. In particular, interventions using the medium of virtual reality (VR) are explored.

METHODS

This mixed methods systematic review follows the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols) guidelines, and papers were gathered from databases such as PsycINFO, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, OpenGrey, and Edutopia. Predetermined criteria and specific keywords were used to search for the papers. Search results were screened and extracted with all article screening or extraction delegated among all authors. Any disagreements after reconciliation were settled by a third author. The quality and risk of bias of included studies were assessed using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) Tool for Quantitative Studies. Studies were analyzed qualitatively.

RESULTS

In total, 20 studies were included, and qualitative analysis was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of VR-based interventions in 3 domains: nature, stress, and academics.

CONCLUSIONS

Studies using VR interventions, overall, promoted a reduction in stress and an increase in well-being. The findings suggest that VR may serve as an accessible and affordable medium of stress reduction for students and young adults. Larger sample sizes, and a greater number of included studies, may be required in future directions.

CLINICALTRIAL
Digitally Diagnosing Multiple Developmental Delays Using Crowdsourcing Fused With Machine Learning: Protocol
for a Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning Study (Preprint)
Authors: Jaiswal Aditi , Kruiper Ruben , Rasool Abdur , Nandkeolyar Aayush , Wall Dennis P , Washington Peter
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

A considerable number of minors in the United States are diagnosed with developmental or psychiatric conditions, potentially influenced by underdiagnosis factors such as cost, distance, and clinician availability. Despite the potential of digital phenotyping tools with machine learning (ML) approaches to expedite diagnoses and enhance diagnostic services for pediatric psychiatric conditions, existing methods face limitations because they use a limited set of social features for prediction tasks and focus on a single binary prediction, resulting in uncertain accuracies.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to propose the development of a gamified web system for data collection, followed by a fusion of novel crowdsourcing algorithms with ML behavioral feature extraction approaches to simultaneously predict diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a precise and specific manner.

METHODS

The proposed pipeline will consist of (1) gamified web applications to curate videos of social interactions adaptively based on the needs of the diagnostic system, (2) behavioral feature extraction techniques consisting of automated ML methods and novel crowdsourcing algorithms, and (3) the development of ML models that classify several conditions simultaneously and that adaptively request additional information based on uncertainties about the data.

RESULTS

A preliminary version of the web interface has been implemented, and a prior feature selection method has highlighted a core set of behavioral features that can be targeted through the proposed gamified approach.

CONCLUSIONS

The prospect for high reward stems from the possibility of creating the first artificial intelligence–powered tool that can identify complex social behaviors well enough to distinguish conditions with nuanced differentiators such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

PRR1-10.2196/52205
Study on the Party’s Sports Practice and Its Contemporary Value in the Shanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region during the Yan’an Period
Authors: Yan Li
Published: August 2023

In order to improve the physical quality of the soldiers and civilians in the border areas, cultivate athletes on the battlefield, and improve the combat power of the army, Border Region Party and Government actively organized a series of sports practices for the soldiers and civilians in the border areas during the Yan’an period, including mass sports, army sports, and school sports activities. It played a very important role in the defense of the red regime at that time. Now reviewing the sports practice of the Party during the Yan’an period is of great significance for us to promote the construction of a strong sports country, realize the dream of a strong army, and promote the diplomacy of a great country with Chinese characteristics.
Gothicised Henri Christophe: The Tocsin in Colonial Aftermath
Authors: Anyi Luo
Published: August 2023

Henry Christophe (1949) is Derek Walcott’s first play about the Caribbean history of the Haitian Revolution. It inherits consecutive concerns of the danger and anxiety of belief, power, and races in nineteenth-century gothic narratives and employs them to politically assess the post-revolution upheaval. Focusing on the gothic narratives in the play, which deal primarily with the ones of spiritual authority, the mad black king, and the fear of mulatto, this paper proposes that the gothic narratives serve to manifest the anxiety of the constant effects of former suzerain authority on the former colony and the plight of the newly independent slaves’ self-identification. By this gothicised expression, this play discloses the intricated experience of the Haitian Revolution and rings the tocsin to the colonial aftermath of racial issues, and class division that continues to consume this region in the twentieth century.
The Impact Mind Mapping on Writing Ability of Jordanian EFL Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Rababah Luqman M , Alshunnaq Mo’tasim-Bellah
Published: August 2023

This study has made use of quasi-experimental research design that included a control group and pre- and post-testing. The participants were split into two groups: the experimental group, which was given instruction on how to use mind mapping as a prewriting approach, and the control group, which was given conventional teaching. Both groups were given training; however the experimental group was shown how to utilize mind mapping as a prewriting tactic, while the control group was shown the more conventional method. A pre-test and a post-test on writing performance were given to both groups, and the data gathered from these assessments were evaluated using a paired-samples t-test as well as an independent-samples t-test. According to the findings, the experimental group had much better results in terms of their writing skills compared to the control group. This was shown by a statistically significant difference in the posttest scores. In addition, the experimental group shown gains in a variety of areas of their writing, such as coherence, vocabulary use, and organization. Based on these results, thought mapping seems to have the potential to be an efficient prewriting approach that may help Jordanian EFL students improve their overall writing ability.
Role of Social Workers for Education Development at the Local Level in Nepal
Authors: Khanal Uttam
Published: August 2023

Social work has been developed before the 19th century. It provides support through various organizations. The short meaning of social work is work done for society, which is different from personal work. One can support the entire nation through the family members of the larger community. In fact, social work is self-service in various human lives, behaviors, social groups, and functions. It includes sociology, anthropology, practical knowledge, management, population, education, geography, history, law, political science, and psychology. In the name of religion, people are adopting social service or social work in an unknown way. Social service is self-desire, and people do it for soul satisfaction. Social service should be selfless, but today selfish people have entered every field. It cannot be said that theory and practice are different things. Since 72.5% of respondents agree to social work on an individual basis, a group or community is involved in social service to address the social, economic, and psychological aspects of the concerned person or society. Otherwise, it can adversely affect the concerned individual, family, community, or entire society. An individual or an organization improves social services. This is a voluntary service. It leads to the development of society and the country. People do not expect anything in return from the public. It means work is dynamic and unique in helping individuals, families, groups, and communities. The primary goal of social services is to improve the overall well-being of society, especially for the most vulnerable populations.
Bridge Design and Construction Management from the Perspective of Sustainable Development
Authors: Yanfen Yu , Jiqing Deng , Aixia Liang
Published: August 2023

As urbanization accelerates and transportation networks continue to evolve, bridges, as integral components of urban infrastructure, face increasingly formidable challenges in their design and construction management. This research explores the integration of environmentally friendly, economically efficient, and socially acceptable design principles and construction management methods in bridge engineering from the perspective of sustainable development. Through case analyses and data statistics, this paper presents optimized bridge design solutions under diverse environmental conditions and investigates strategies to minimize resource waste and enhance construction efficiency, thus achieving the sustainable development goals of bridge engineering.
Science Education for Preschoolers Based on Superstar Learning Access Course Blended Teaching Practice
Authors: Li Yuchi
Published: August 2023

The rapid development of information technology is changing and even subverting the traditional mode of education and teaching practice. Mixed teaching is an effective way to reform the teaching mode, realize resource sharing and improve the quality of talent training. Based on the concept of hybrid teaching definition, this paper to master learning theory and active learning theory as the theoretical basis, based on super learning online platform of preschool children science education course hybrid teaching practice, further discussed before class, class, after class three stages of teachers and students, in order to provide the experience of mixed teaching reform.
Study on Academic Growth and Ability Training of Students in Private Colleges and Universities with Engineering Cost Major as an Example
Authors: Shi Liu
Published: August 2023

In order to adapt to the actual demand for talents under the new era, new normal and new industrial background, and change the status quo of traditional engineering cost major in private colleges and universities, such as light practice and weak innovation consciousness. Through literature research, this paper obtains the ability cultivation model of engineering cost major students, including ideological and moral quality, ability to acquire knowledge, and ability to adapt to society. The questionnaire survey method and SPSS software are used to analyze the model. The analysis shows that students pay more attention to physical and mental health, practical ability, professional knowledge, learning ability, unity and cooperation, communication ability, adaptability and adaptability in the model. Finally, the article also puts forward some suggestions on the cultivation of some abilities, hoping to provide some suggestions for the reform of talent training objectives and programs in private colleges and universities, so as to improve the abilities of students majoring in engineering cost.
A Study on the Social Practice Teaching of College Students Going to Rural Areas and Training Mandarin in Guanghui Village of the Yi Nationality in Mabian
Authors: Ye Mao
Published: August 2023

With the deepening of rural revitalization, “Language Poverty Alleviation” is the cultural dilemma facing China’s three continents and three regions. Popularization of Putonghua concerns ethnic unity, social stability and the construction and development of socialist cause. The subject of this survey is the “Survey Report on the Status of National Common Languages and Characters in Guanghui Village of the Yi Nationality in Mabian”. Based on the social situation and the present situation of learning in Mabian County, this social practice selects 15 volunteers who majored in primary school education (undergraduate) of Geely College to go to Mabian to help the primary school students in Guanghui Village of Mabian Yi Autonomous County to carry out the teaching practice of pushing and popularizing, such as game teaching，questionnaire survey, Interviews, On-the-spot investigation, To fully understand the current situation of the left-behind children of Yi nationality in the village using the national common language. Mastering and accumulating questionnaire data and first-line sample information. analyzing the learning effect and influencing factors of the research object, which it helps the work of “village revitalization” has put forward practical improvement programmes.