bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Illustration of free convection tangent hyperbolic fluid in conjunction with magnetic field within a microchannel
Authors: Pattnaik P. K. , Mishra S. R. , Mathur Priya , Pradhan Geetanjali , Goyal Dinesh
Published: July 2023

This article investigates the physical interpretation of the magnetic field on the free convection of hyperbolic tangent fluid within a microchannel. The radiating heat through the permeable surface, dissipative heat and the additional heat source experience an important role. The interaction of magnetic dissipation and Darcy-dissipation can be neglected as the flow is supposed to be affected by including a magnetic field and the medium’s permeability. The dimensional form of the designed model is converted to its corresponding non-dimensional form for the use of the similarity variables. Further, these are handled using an approximate analytical technique known as the Adomian decomposition method. The physical behaviour of certain characterizing parameters on the non-Newtonian flow phenomena is exhibited and displayed graphically, and the tabular form is used for the numerical simulation of the rate coefficients.
Mathematical modeling of intelligent system for predicting effectiveness of premenstrual syndrome
Authors: Joshi Ruchi , Mathur Priya , Gupta Amit Kumar , Singh Suyesha , Paliwal Vismita , Nayar Sejal
Published: July 2023

Majority of reproductive-aged women experience some form of physical discomfort or emotional unease in the weeks leading up to the onset of menstruation. The symptoms are often not severe, but they can cause significant discomfort and disrupt day to day activities of the person experiencing them. It is estimated that between 5 and 8 percent of women experience severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS); the majority of these women may also fall under the category of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The most bothersome symptoms are those associated with the mood and behaviour, such as impatience, tension, sad mood, tearfulness, and mood swings. However, physical problems, such as breast soreness, indigestion and bloating, can also be problematic. Using the Gradian Boost regressor (GBR) method of machine learning, the researchers in this study made a prediction regarding the effects of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Kelly Wallance classifies premenstrual syndrome as PMS-A, PMS-C, PMS-D, and PMS-H, in addition to other symptoms. Researchers circulated the Kelly Wallance questionnaire on Google Form, which was then used to collect the data for the dataset. The accuracy of the model was measured at 99.99% for PMS-A, 99.93% for PMS-C, 99.87% for PMS-D, 99.92% for PMS-H, and 99.97% for other symptoms.
Consumers’ Intention toward Mitigation of Plate Waste Behaviour in Restaurants – Development of Conceptual Model
Authors: Salins Meghana , Aithal P. S.
Published: July 2023

Purpose: There have been growing concerns over food security and the problems of food waste on the environment, including resource depletion and greenhouse gas emissions for many years. Although food waste can happen at any point in the food supply chain, the factors that influence consumer intention has been identified as the main contributors to food waste generation. The main purpose of the research is to develop a conceptual model for the study and to investigate the factors that influence consumers' intentions toward reducing food waste behaviour in restaurants based on recognized consumer behaviour theories and an extensive literature review.
Design: This research work is based on secondary sources which are collected from academic journals, newspapers, case studies, and internet searches. Postulates and the influencing variables to consumers' intention to mitigate food waste in restaurants are developed using the focus group interaction.
Findings: The study explores the postulates affecting consumers' intention to reduce food waste in restaurants by extensively reviewing empirical theories. Through the development of a conceptual model evaluation, the factors associated with the study were awareness, food quality, environmental concern, attitude, and subjective norms system, which impact consumers' behavioural intention toward food waste mitigation in restaurants.
Originality: As the conceptual model was being developed, the research study identifies several postulates with the assistance of several models and theories related to consumer behavioural intention and discusses several factors that influence consumer intention in mitigating food waste in restaurants.
Paper Type: Review of literature for the development of the conceptual framework.
Understanding Credit Performance for Financial Health Evaluation
Authors: Mishra Nandita , Aithal P. S. , Tripathi Kaustubh
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The study of understanding credit performance for understanding financial health is an important area of research and it seeks to analyze the creditworthiness of companies by evaluating their financial health and ability to repay debts.
Approach: The study is based on a sample drawn from Nifty indices. Nine sectoral indices are chosen along with the company with the highest weightage in the sector. Using different financial ratios, the credit performance is analyzed. The published data of March 2022 was taken for discussion in this paper. To assess the credit performance of the chosen organizations, the study used financial factors like liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, debt ratios, and asset turnover ratios.
Result: The result shows that companies have shown moderate to good credit performance, maintaining either liquidity ratio, ROA, or profit margin
Value: Overall, when credit performance is strong, it instills confidence in lenders and investors, facilitates access to capital, encourages investments, promotes business expansion, and enhances productivity across various sectors. This, in turn, contributes to job creation, increased production, higher consumer spending, and overall economic development of the country. It's important to note that while a good credit performance in these sectors can contribute positively to economic development, it should be accompanied by prudent lending practices, risk management, and regulatory oversight to maintain financial stability and prevent excessive speculation or unsustainable debt levels. However, monitoring and analyzing regularly the financial ratio maintains healthy credit performance and financial status.
Type of Paper: Exploratory Study
A influência do pensamento humanista de Karl Marx na pedagogia do oprimido de Paulo Freire
Authors: Henning Vanessa
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho visa mostrar a influência do humanismo filosófico de Karl Marx na construção de uma pedagogia crítica em Paulo Freire, apresentada na sua obra magna Pedagogia do Oprimido. Para tanto, será analisado o humanismo filosófico de Marx, a fim de entender como sua tese sobre materialismo histórico e a ação dos indivíduos sobre a realidade, a transforma em uma realidade opressora. Assim, baseando-se no pensamento marxiano, Freire compreende que a ação dos seres humanos na sociedade capitalista os classifica em opressores (proprietários, para Marx) e oprimidos (operários, no sentido marxiano). Mas, é também mediante a práxis que os indivíduos têm a condição de superar a dicotomia opressor-oprimido, a qual os rotula de acordo com funções sociais. Partindo dessas concepções filosóficas, explicar-se-á o projeto pedagógico de Paulo Freire, ao mostrar que ele visa a libertação dos oprimidos por meio da educação. A libertação acontece quando se tem uma educação crítica, que permite educador e educando dialogarem-se e construírem perspectivas de mudanças da realidade que os oprimem e os aliena. Assim, é nesse ponto que os indivíduos têm o poder de resgatar sua humanidade, a qual fora roubada e reificada pela sociedade capitalista, tornando assim, seres autênticos.
“Deus está morto” e o pós-humano
Authors: Faustino André
Published: July 2023

Neste artigo é abordada a sentença nietzschiana “Deus está morto” trazida principalmente no aforismo 145 de “A gaia ciência” e como esse pensamento serviu de base para construção de uma forma de superar o homem que surgiu após essa secularização anunciada por Nietzsche. O pós-humano evidencia a superação do homem da verdade científica, trazendo uma nova ontologia para o mundo da tecnologia, com uma simbiose entre o corpo biológico do “homem-deus” e da máquina computacional tecnológica.
Progresso e Declínio n'A Riqueza das Nações
Authors: Ruffier Bruno
Published: July 2023

O presente trabalho pergunta sobre como a leitura teleológica que Smith faz da história, compreendida como inexoravelmente progressiva, pode ser compatibilizada com os diagnósticos e prognósticos de declínio e decadência igualmente presentes n’A Riqueza das Nações. Neste sentido, são analisados os diagnósticos que Smith ofereceu sobre o motivo do declínio e decadência do Império Romano e o Império espanhol, além do prognóstico que ele faz sobre a possibilidade de estagnação econômica e da consequente instauração da infelicidade nas modernas sociedades comerciais. Espera-se que a análise das observações de Smith nestes dois casos possa melhor esclarecer por que o movimento natural em direção ao progresso é interrompido, como o declínio pode ser uma possibilidade em um sistema histórico progressista e qual seria visão que Smith faz da história.
A verdade como correspondência do real
Authors: Pereira Katieli , Wiederwild da Silva Francisco
Published: July 2023

Este artigo propõe a tematização da noção de verdade tendo como fio-condutor a seguinte pergunta norteadora: como a ideia de verdade, ao se conformar ao empreendimento científico moderno, torna-se uma questão elementar na fenomenologia de Edmund Husserl? Para perscrutarmos uma possível resposta, demonstraremos nos dois primeiros momentos do artigo como a noção de verdade, outrora fundada pela metafísica, desdobrou-se historicamente até abarcar os domínios da ciência moderna, cujo ensejo era tornar-se parâmetro para o conhecimento em detrimento da metafísica. Em seguida, nos dois últimos momentos deste trabalho, tematizaremos como a caracterização da verdade assegurada pela ciência é colocada como uma questão para Edmund Husserl, encorajando o fenomenólogo a elaborar um novo projeto para o que denomina “a ida de encontro às coisas mesmas”.
A Relação entre Mídias Sociais e Lealdade de Alunos às Instituições de Ensino Superior
Authors: Silva Leonilde da Conceição , Silva Leonardo da Conceição , Silva Leonice da Conceição
Published: July 2023

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a relação entre mídias sociais, confiança, satisfação e lealdade de alunos de IES. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de um questionário on-line, que obteve uma amostra de 239 alunos. A análise do modelo proposto se deu com o uso de Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (MEE). A presente pesquisa contribuiu com a literatura científica sobre as mídias sociais no âmbito educacional ao criar e testar um modelo capaz de identificar a relação entre as mídias sociais, confiança, satisfação e lealdade de alunos de IES. O que propicia uma melhor compreensão das contribuições das mídias sociais para as instituições. Os resultados apontam que a confiança e a satisfação dos alunos às IES influenciam sua lealdade. Apontam ainda que o uso das mídias sociais pelos alunos e a comunicação gerada por outros alunos nas mídias sociais influenciam a confiança nas IES, enquanto a comunicação gerada pelas IES nas mídias sociais influencia a confiança e a satisfação. Por fim, os resultados revelam que as mídias sociais representam uma ferramenta estratégica relevante para as IES, pois permitem que construam e gerenciem melhor o seu relacionamento com o público-alvo, gerando confiança, satisfação e lealdade.
The Implementation of Soft Skills in Kosova’s High Schools
Authors: Hyseni Merita
Published: July 2023

Soft skills are of great importance in one’s education and social interactions. These skills are known to be highly needed and required for employment. Considering the benefits of the acquisition of the soft skills acquisition, the implementation of them in education is a necessity. Due to this, the aim of this research was to investigate where Kosova stands with the implementation of these skills, at the same time which skills are mostly used. Simultaneously aiming to understand Kosovar students’ approaches to these skills. A quantitative questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection and 115 students from different high schools of different fields of study participated voluntarily in this research. The results of this study show that soft skills are being implemented in Kosova’s education in high schools, however this contradicts with other existing studies conducted in Kosova from different approaches and perspectives. Nevertheless, teamwork results to be implemented the most amongst other soft skills, but it exceeds writings with a close difference of percentage. This paper analyzes and interprets the outcomes of the results, by backing up the arguments with factual sources to answer the two broad questions of the study.
Prevalencia de Babesiosis bovina en el distrito de Cuñumbuqui, Perú
Authors: Reategui-Valles Max Orlando , López-Flores Alicia María
Published: July 2023

Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la prevalencia de babesiosis bovina en los diferentes hatos ganaderos del distrito de Cuñumbuqui, provincia de Lamas, departamento de San Martin, Perú, para la cual se evaluaron 366 animales de acuerdo a la categoría, sexo, raza y localidad de procedencia. Los resultados de los análisis de los frotis sanguíneos mediante la técnica de tinción Wright dieron 24 muestras positivas representando una prevalencia de Babesia spp de 6,6 ± 0,01297 en 12 localidades muestreadas. En relación a la edad (categoría) del animal y la presencia del hemoparásito, la categoría vaca presentó mayor prevalencia (6,01%). No existe relación significativa entre la procedencia del animal y la presencia de Babesia spp, de las 12 localidades evaluadas. Con respecto al sexo, raza de los bovinos, no existe dependencia estadística con la Babesia spp. En conclusión, la Babesia spp, está presente en el distrito de Cuñumbuqui y esta puede presentarse en cualquier categoría del animal con mayor incidencia en vacas, así como en cualquier raza y sexo.
EL ESTADO, EL DERECHO Y LA CONSTITUCIÓN DEL BICENTENARIO
Authors: Gonzales Pichihua Markoni
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo es una reflexión jurídico-histórica sobre el origen del Estado peruano. En primer lugar, desde el punto de vista del derecho, abarca tres aspectos: las teorías contractualistas “importadas” del viejo continente; la elaboración del texto fundacional del Estado, la Constitución; y el nacimiento del poder constituyente. En segundo lugar, aborda el proceso histórico de construcción del Estado moderno en paralelo a la expansión del régimen capitalista. Por último, analiza el carácter escolástico de las instituciones políticas y jurídicas.
EL CONTRATO SOCIAL DEL PRIMER PERIODO CONSTITUCIONAL DEL PERÚ (FINALES DEL SIGLO XVII A 1823)
Authors: Valer Bellota Pável Humberto
Published: July 2023

Este artículo presenta una descripción de los hechos históricos centrales que dieron origen al llamado contrato social criollo postcolonial, el imaginario y las ideas políticas que se plasmaron en el primer constitucionalismo peruano. Explica el impacto de estos hechos en los discursos constitucionales respecto a la nación y ciudadanía. Describe el constitucionalismo de los primeros años de la república como la continuación de la dominación política colonial.
LA DEUDA HISTÓRICA DEL BICENTENARIO: EL DERECHO INDÍGENA PERUANO VISTO DESDE EL SUR
Authors: Espezúa Salmón Boris
Published: July 2023

A inicios del siglo XX en el sur del Perú, particularmente en Puno y Cusco, se gestó una preocupación por el Derecho indígena. Ahora, a propósito de los 200 años de República, cabe recordar qué motivaciones tuvieron los impulsores de dicha propuesta, qué actividades desarrollaron, qué tipo de resonancia tuvieron sus aportes en el espectro nacional. El presente trabajo se enmarca dentro de las deudas históricas que ha tenido el país, los temas que ha dejado de lado, que ha descuidado, o deliberadamente no le ha prestado debida atención. Uno de ellos es el Derecho originario, indígena, ancestral que ahora es abordado como justicia intercultural, o pluralismo jurídico, y que recién empieza a ser tratado como una teoría y tendencia nueva que debe merecer un lugar en la construcción de un nuevo país.
Evaluación de la concentración de metales pesados (Pb, Hg, Cd) y As en pescados expendidos en los mercados de la ciudad del Cusco, Perú
Authors: Masco Arriola Mery Luz , Callo Choquevilca Yolanda , Loaiza Becerra Aurora , Cantero Loaiza Aura Natalia , Surco Fuentes Jerónima
Published: July 2023

En la ciudad del Cusco, los pescados constituyen una fuente principal de nutrientes de la dieta familiar de la población, sin embargo, la contaminación ambiental por efecto antropogénico repercute en su inocuidad muchas veces afectada por la presencia de metales pesados por lo que el objetivo principal de esta investigación fue evaluar la concentración de Mercurio (Hg), Plomo (Pb), Cadmio (Cd) y Arsénico (As) en tejidos de cabeza, piel, hueso y músculo donde posiblemente exista bioacumulación de estos metales en pescados comercializados en los principales centros de abastos (Vinocanchon, Wanchaq, General Buendía). Se utilizo el método de espectrometría de Emisión Óptica por plasma de acoplamiento inductivo ICP-OES para cuantificar la presencia de plomo (Pb), Cadmio (Cd) y Arsénico (As), y el método de espectrofotometría de Absorción Atómica con vapor frío para el mercurio (Hg). Los resultados obtenidos indican que la trucha (Oncorhynchus mykiss) y el jurel (Trachurus murphyi) son los más consumidos. En la cabeza de jurel de Vinocanchón la concentración de Cd fue 0,2 mg/kg y en el músculo se detectó 0,09 mg/kg de Hg, valores que se encuentran dentro de los límites máximos permisibles. Las concentraciones de Pb, Cd y As encontradas en el músculo del jurel ytrucha están por debajo de los niveles de concentración permisibles indicados por los organismos internacionales, mientras que la concentración de Hg, se encuentra dentro del límite máximo permisible, concluyéndose que la especie de menor riesgo para el consumo es la trucha.
Registro de Leopardus garleppi (Matschie 1912) en el sur de la región Cusco
Authors: Bustamante Navarrete Abdhiel , Salas Aguilar Iván , Zúñiga Zúñiga Daniela
Published: July 2023

Se registro la presencia del gato de las pampas Leopardus garleppi (Matschie, 1912)mediante fotografías y videos realizados en el campamento Arizona, PV6, en el sectornoroeste de la Unidad Minera Constancia (UMC), que se encuentra ubicada en los territorios de las comunidades campesinas de Chilloroya y Uchucarco, en los distritos de Chamaca, Velille y Livitaca, en la provincia de Chumbivilcas, región Cusco (14° 26´56"S, y 71°48¨31.67" O). El registro se efectúo en una gruta a 4000 m de elevación, en una colina revegetada con Poaceas, y forestada con plantones de queuña (Polylepis racemosa) dentro de las actividades del Plan de Acción de Biodiversidad ejecutados por la empresa Hudbay Perú S.A.C. Este es uno de los pocos registros documentados de esta especie,cuyo estado de conservación es definido como Datos Insuficientes (DD) por la reglamentación peruana (D.S. 004-2014-MINAGRI) y por el Libro Rojo (SERFOR,2018); mientras que la IUCN (2021) lo incluye en la categoría de Casi Amenazado (NT),encontrándose dentro del Apéndice II de la CITES (MINAM 2019). El monitoreo se efectuó mediante cámaras Bushnell NatureView HD Cam, modelo 119740, con sensor de movimiento infrarrojo pasivo (PIR), configuradas en modo hibrido (video-fotografía).
Nuevos registros de ictiofauna en la Cuenca del Río Pampas (Localidades Río Blanco y Sapichaca) / Región Apurímac / Perú
Authors: Pérez-Leguía Karin A. , Quispe-Pelaez  Albino , Jara   Moscoso Mary Norma  
Published: July 2023

En el Perú las cuencas ubicadas en las regiones altoandinas e interandinas, poseen un alto potencial endémico, sin embargo, actualmente son las menos muestreadas, existiendo vacíosde información; por ello, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo la determinación de la composición taxonómica (riqueza y abundancia) de la ictiofauna existente en la cuencamedia del río Pampas (Región Apurímac), específicamente en los ríos: Blanco, a 2,722 msnm y Pampas, a 1,950 msnm. Se realizaron muestreos de campo en los meses de junio de 2015 ymarzo de 2016, utilizándose artes de pesca físicos (redes y anzuelos) y capturas con búsqueda intensiva. Un total de 143 individuos fueron recolectados, identificándose 26 especies, 14géneros, siete familias y tres órdenes (la mayoría de uso alimentario local); la mayor riqueza la tuvieron los peces Characiformes con 13 y Siluriformes con 12 especies, mientras que lasfamilias con mayor abundancia fueron: Characidae con 52 y Heptapteridae con 43 individuos; a su vez, las especies Rhamdia sp. y Ancistrus sp. 03 tuvieron la mayor abundancia relativa. Se citan por primera vez tres especies para el río Blanco y 17 nuevos registros para el río Pampas, entre ellos, Creagrutus yanatile, especie endémica del Perú, que amplía su rango de distribución antes restringido a la Cuenca del Alto Urubamba y los tributarios del río Alto Madre de Dios. Las especies Knodus aff. delta, Knodus mizquae y Knodus aff. victoriae comprenden posibles nuevos registros para la ictiofauna del Perú.
Eﬁcacia del parasitoide Spalangia endius W., 1839 (Microhymenoptera: pteromalidae) para el control de Musca domestica L. (Díptera: Muscidae) en condiciones de laboratorio, Cusco
Authors: Vera-Marmanillo Verónika Isela , Ramírez Vargas Renán
Published: July 2023

El trabajo de investigación fue realizado en la ciudad del Cusco, con el objetivo de demostrar la eficacia de la crianza de biocontroladores naturales de la mosca doméstica (Musca domestica L.) como Spalangia endius Walker (1839) en condiciones de laboratorio a 3 499 msnm -ya que esta especie en condiciones naturales, no se distribuye a más de 2800 msnm- dotando de características ambientales de humedad relativa y temperatura similares a las naturales y mejoradas. Se demostró que la capacidad de parasitación de Spalangia endius en condiciones de laboratorio es mayor que en condiciones naturales, debido a la selectividad del material a parasitar (pupas de mosca domestica) oscilantes entre 3 y 5 días de formación o empupamiento, Fueron 50 las pupas sometidas diariamente durante una semana para evaluar el potencial parasitario, se obtuvieron porcentajes de hasta el 80% de parasitación al tercer día (siendo el más alto) y de un 16% al septimo día ( el más bajo). En condiciones naturales sólo se logra un 35% de potencial parasitario como máximo. La temperatura (Tº) ideal fue de 26ºC y 73% de Humedad relativa (HRº). Las condiciones de temperatura (T°) y humedad relativa (HR°) y la alimentación, fueron determinantes para extender la longevidad de los adultos, el potencial parasitario y el potencial reproductivo de los adultos de Spalangia endius.
Macroinvertebrados como bioindicadores del tipo de contaminación del Río HuilaHuila tributario de la fuente de agua potable Piuray Cusco. 2019
Authors: Mendoza-Muñoz Yanet , Ormachea-Gamero Carlos Ricardo , Huamán Huaman Hermes Ricardo , Luque-Callo Nicole Adriana
Published: July 2023

La protección de las fuentes de agua son de vital importancia en el contexto actual de cambio climático y es uno de los criterios utilizado en el sistema de múltiples barreras para lograr agua segura y saludable, por lo que en el presente estudio se determina los principales grupos taxonómicos de macroinvertebrados como bioindicadores del tipo de contaminación del ríoHuila-Huila, auente permanente de la fuente de agua potable de la Laguna de Piuray en la región Cusco, Peru. Los índices biológicos utilizados fueron el Andean Biotic Index (ABI), elBiological monitoring working party (BMWP/Col) y el Índice Biótico adaptado para el norte del Perú (nPeBMWP). El río HuilaHuila se caracterizó por presentar aguas contaminadas concalidad biológica intermedia (III), en la estación de muestreo 02 (EM02) se encontró alta concentración de sulfatos, sólidos suspendidos y disueltos, conductividad y dureza del agua, queson característicos de cuerpos de agua con alto contenido de materia orgánica en descomposición los mismos que están relacionados con especies bioindicadoras de contaminación de las clases Hirudinea, Oligochaeta, Ostracoda, Turbellaria, Insecta y Gastropoda destacando la familia Physidae con el 80% del total colectado.
Effect Essential Oils of Soursop Leaf (Annona muricata Linn) on LDL and HDL in Male Rats Induced by Rifampicin
Authors: Bakrun Muhammad Iqbal Maulana , Fauziyah Sri , Damayanti Dini Sri
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Rifampicin is among the drug that causes liver damage through an increased level of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Liver damage that occurs will disrupt lipoprotein metabolism, resulting in an increase of LDL and a decrease of HDL. Terpenoid compounds contained in essential oils of Annona muricata Linn were thought to have antioxidant activity. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effect of essential oils from Annona muricata Linn on LDL and HDLserum level induced with rifampicin. Methods: This study was an experimental study with a control group post-test only design using 25 male rats which was divided into 5 groups. A negative control (KN) group was induced with corn oils and a positive control (KP) was induced with rifampicin + corn oils. Treatment group (P1, P2, and P3) were similar with KP but were added with essential oils with a dose of 1,5%, 3%, and 6%, respectively. This study was conducted for 6 weeks. At the end of study, the animals were sacrifice to examined LDL and HDL levels. Results were analysed using One Way ANOVA followed with a post hoc test using the Least Significant Difference (LSD). Result: LDL levels between KP vs KN were significantly different. However, HDL levels between KP vs KN were not. These findings may be influenced by rifampicin dose, duration of induction, corn oils use, and serum hemolysis. Treatment of essential oils can reduce LDL levels significantly but, it wasn’t significant for HDL levels. Terpenoid and steroid compounds acts as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, and was able to inhibit the formation of free radicals, therefore minimizing liver damage. Variations of doses of essential oils in this study was not shown to have a different effect significantly. Conclusion: Essential oils of Annona muricata Linn can reduce LDL, but was not effective in increasing HDL levels in male rats induced with rifampicin.
Administration of Solo Garlic Extract (Allium sativum Var. Solo Garlic) Reduced Low Density Lipoprotein and Increased Superoxide Dismutase than Control in Male Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Fed with High Fat Diet
Authors: Arrianti Emilia Eka , Weta I Wayan , Sundari Luh Putu Ratna
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Obesity increases the release of ROS and cause oxidative stress. Solo Garlic Extract (Allium sativum Var. Solo Garlic) has secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, ajoene, organosulfur, allicin, phenol tannins and other compounds which are known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activity and can improve blood lipid profiles. This study aims to prove the effect of solo garlic extract on LDL and SOD level in male Wistar rats fed with high-fat diet. Methods: This was true experimental research using post-test only control group design. The subjects were 30 male Wistar rats aged 2-3 months, weighing 150-200 grams that were randomly divided into 3 groups. The normal group (N) was given standard diet, the control group (C) was given high-fat diet and 1 cc of placebo, and the treatment group (T) was given high-fat diet and 0.2 gram in 1 cc of solo garlic extract, given once each day for 28 days. The blood was taken to examine LDL and SOD level after 28 days. Data was analyzed using One Way Anova. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference in LDL: The N group (20.45 ug/mL), the C group (37.32 ug/mL) and The T group (24.44 ug/mL). The LDL in the T group was lower than that of the C group (p<0.001) and the LDL in the T group was higher than the N group (p<0.001). There was a significant difference in SOD between the N group (0.88 ng/mL), the C group (0, 89 ng/mL) and the T group (1.99 ng/mL). The SOD of the T group was higher than that of the C group (p<0.001) and the N group (p<0.001). Conclusion: Administration of 0.20 gram in 1cc/day of solo garlic extract reduced LDL level and increased SOD enzyme in male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) fed with high-fat diet.
Effects of Depression on HIV
Authors: Salawu Mujeeb A. , Sulaiman Adenike R. , Folorunsho Ibrahim L. , Ishola Fola , Okereke Obiamaka P. , Alaga Adeyemi H. , Chukwuedozie-Echeazu Adaeze B. , Okobi Okelue E. , Sobayo Temitope O. , Okobi Emeka K. , Musa Mohammed Raaid O , Arisoyin Abimbola Eunice , Ekejiuba Courage O.
Published: July 2023

Depression is a pressing issue in individuals living with HIV (PLWH), attracting the attention of epidemiologists and physicians. Approximately 39% of PLWH experience some level of depression associated with accelerated disease progression and poor health outcomes. Depression rates among PLWH range from 22% to 71%, yet it remains underdiagnosed in many cases. HIV infection has significant negative psychological effects due to its neurotropic nature, potentially leading to neuropathological changes in the brain’s grey matter and subsequent depression. Furthermore, depression is linked to increased healthcare utilization, decreased quality of life, and higher suicide rates in PLWH. It is also associated with poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), leading to immunological failure and increased HIV transmission risk. Therefore, effective management of depression is crucial for HIV patients. This literature review aimed to understand the impact of mental disorders, particularly depression, on HIV/AIDS. The methodology involved an extensive search of medical databases using specific keywords and inclusion criteria. The results revealed a disproportionately high level of depression in HIV patients, negatively affecting disease progression and quality of life. Biologically, HIV triggers inflammation and sickness behavior resembling depressive symptoms. Depression is associated with low CD4 cell counts, high viral loads, accelerated HIV-to-AIDS progression, and increased mortality risk. Consequently, integrating depression screening and psychological healthcare into regular HIV/AIDS care is essential to address the elevated prevalence rates of depression in PLWH and improve public health outcomes.
Comparative Analysis of Hidden Markov Model and Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory for POS Tagging in Eastern Armenian
Authors: Baghdasaryan Varuzhan H.
Published: July 2023

This scientific article introduces a novel POS tagging system specifically developed for the Eastern Armenian language. The primary objective of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of two well-established methods for part-of-speech (POS) tagging: the hidden Markov model (HMM) coupled with the Viterbi algorithm, and an artificial neural network in the form of a recurrent neural network. The study places particular emphasis on the Eastern Armenian language and employs the ArmSpeech-POS Eastern Armenian part-of-speech tagged corpus for conducting comprehensive experiments and evaluations. POS tagging is a fundamental task in natural language processing (NLP) that involves assigning grammatical tags to words in a given text. Accurate POS tagging is crucial for various NLP applications, including machine translation, information retrieval, and sentiment analysis. The Viterbi algorithm is a well-established probabilistic method that utilizes a hidden Markov model (HMM) to determine the most likely sequence of POS tags. On the other hand, RNNs, a type of deep learning model, can capture complex patterns and dependencies in sequential data. Experimental results indicate that both methods achieve reasonable accuracy in POS tagging for Eastern Armenian. However, the RNN outperforms the Viterbi algorithm, exhibiting higher accuracy rates. This can be attributed to the RNN’s ability to capture long-range dependencies and learn intricate linguistic patterns. The article concludes by discussing the implications of the study’s findings and potential areas for further research. It emphasizes the significance of accurate POS tagging for improving NLP applications in Eastern Armenian and suggests exploring advanced neural network architectures and incorporating linguistic features to enhance POS tagging performance.
Photographing the Past, Diffracting Advanced Energy, and Advanced Energy Applied to MHD
Authors: Maccini Anthony
Published: July 2023

I outline in this paper 4 experiments. The 1st experiment is exploiting the nature of advanced waves, which were first detected by Bajlo in 2017, that converge from infinity to a point on an antenna (absorber) with the possibility that the advanced waves may carry information from objects in the past (because the advanced waves are incoming waves from the past, which Bajlo regards as outgoing waves into the past). That if the waves carry information, one might be able to detect an image from the past. The 2nd experiment considers diffracting advanced waves or particles in a tunneling barrier. The 3rd experiment considers the combination of Takaaki Musha Honda’s experiment, of weight reduction by sending electrical AC/DC, pluses into a capacitor with my experiment of sending advanced waves into the capacitor on the possibility that the mass shift of the capacitor is shifted into the past, and applying this to the hull of MHD craft. The 4th experiment, or consideration, of Feynman’s disk paradox, of generating angular momentum from a static electrical field.
A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Relationships and Management of Gastroparesis
Authors: Okobi Okelue Edwards , Sike Cherechi Godswill , Nwatamole Bright Chizitere , Sackey Jeffrey Afrah , Beeko Maame Akosua Ehuramba , Adedibu Esther Tolu
Published: July 2023

This literature review aims to explore the intricate interplay between diabetes, cardiology, and gastroparesis. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that significantly affects cardiovascular health, and its association with gastroparesis further complicates patient management. The review critically analyzes recent research articles, clinical studies, and guidelines to elucidate the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic interventions for patients with diabetes, cardiology conditions, and concurrent gastroparesis. The findings highlight the impact of gastroparesis on glycemic control, cardiac function, and overall quality of life, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Additionally, the review explores potential mechanisms linking diabetes, cardiac dysfunction, and gastroparesis, such as autonomic neuropathy, inflammatory pathways, and impaired gut-brain axis communication. Finally, the literature review discusses current treatment strategies, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapies, and novel interventions, while also addressing challenges and gaps in the existing literature. This comprehensive analysis provides clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals valuable insights to enhance their understanding of the complex relationship between diabetes, cardiology, and gastroparesis, ultimately promoting optimal patient care and management.
THE TEORI CONTIGUITY EDWIN RAY GUTHRIE
Authors: Mustofa Ghulamul
Published: July 2023

Teori belajar behavioristik adalah sebuah teori yang dicetuskan oleh Gege dan Berliner tentang perubahan tingkah laku sebagai hasil dari pengalaman. Menurut teori behavioristik dalam belajar yang penting adalah input yang berupa stimulus dan output yang berupa respon. Salah satu dari teori belajar aliran behavioristik adalah teori contiguous conditioning. Teori ini dicetuskan oleh seorang profesor psikologi University of Washington. Untuk menghadapi masalah yang terjadi dalam proses pembelajaran teori ini cocok untuk dikembangkan dalam dunia pendidikan. Artikel ini membahas tentang gambaran teori contiguous conditioning Edwin Ray Guthrie dan penerapannya teori ini dalam pembelajaran PAI di sekolah. Teori contiguous conditioning mempunyai makna sebuah kedekatan kondisi yang terjadi berdasarkan hubungan antara stimulus dengan respon yang relevan. Menurut paham teori contiguous conditioning, belajar adalah suatu proses perubahan yang terjadi karena adanya syarat-syarat (conditions) yang kemudian menimbulkan reaksi (respons). Beberapa aspek yang tidak lepas dari teori ini yaitu seperti  lupa, hukuman, dorongan, niat, dan transfer training. Edwin Ray Guthrie mencetuskan tiga metode yang bisa digunakan untuk mengubah tingkah laku kebiasaan, yaitu Metode Ambang (Threshold Ambang), Metode Kelelahan (Fatigue Method), dan  Metode Reaksi Berlawanan (Incompatible Response Method). Ketiga metode tersebut bisa menjadi modal awal bagi seorang guru PAI dalam menerapkannya pada pembelajaran PAI di kelas. Dalam pembelajaran PAI di sekolah teori contiguous conditioning cocok diaplikasikan untuk menumbuh kembangkan kemampuan peserta didik baik dari ranah kognitif, afektif, maupun psikomotorik. Salah satu cara agar teori ini bisa berjalan secara maksimal yakni seorang guru bisa menggunakan metode atau strategi pembelajaran yang menarik.

Kata kunci :Contiguous, PAI, Pembelajaran
PENYULUHAN KONSERVASI LINGKUNGAN BERBASIS AL QUR’AN
Authors: Said Muhammad , Yunus Muhammad , Rahman Abd. , Asiah Siti , Tahir Muh. Tarmizi , Paizin Khaerul , Wulandari Suci
Published: July 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang penyuluhan konservasi lingkungan berbasis Al Qur'an dan penguatan nilai-nilai Qur'ani terhadap ayat-ayat ekologi dan konservasi di Sembalun Bumbung, Lombok Timur, NTB. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya menjaga kelestarian lingkungan dan memberikan pemahaman tentang bagaimana Al Qur'an memberikan panduan dalam menjaga alam. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan penyuluhan ini adalah ceramah dan diskusi kelompok. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat tentang pentingnya konservasi lingkungan serta mendorong mereka untuk mengimplementasikan nilai-nilai Qur'ani dalam kehidupan sehari-hari untuk menjaga kelestarian lingkungan.

Kata Kunci: penyuluhan, konservasi, ayat ekologi, nilai qur;ani.
Influence of manganese cycling on alkalinity in the redox stratified water column of Chesapeake Bay
Authors: Thibault de Chanvalon Aubin , Luther George W. , Estes Emily R. , Necker Jennifer , Tebo Bradley M. , Su Jianzhong , Cai Wei-Jun
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The alkalinity dynamics in coastal environments play a crucial role in
controlling the global burial of carbonate minerals and the ocean's capacity
to sequester anthropogenic CO2. This study presents results from high
vertical resolution profiles obtained during two summers in the temperate
Chesapeake Bay estuary, enabling detailed investigation of carbonate
dynamics over salinity and redox gradients, along with measurement of the
speciation of most redox-sensitive elements. Under oxygen-rich conditions,
carbonate dissolution, primary production and aerobic respiration explain
the evolution of total alkalinity (TA) versus dissolved inorganic carbon
(DIC), once adjusted for fresh and oceanic water mixing. A significant
flooding event in 2018 promoted carbonate dissolution. In oxygen-depleted
waters, we observed a previously unreported 2.4 mol increase in DIC per 1 mol of TA production, which was consistent over the 2 years.
Stoichiometric changes suggest that MnO2 reduction followed by Mn
carbonate precipitation is responsible for this characteristic carbonate
signature, likely produced in sediment pore water and then transferred to
the water column along with other by-products of anoxic respiration at the
onset of summer. Our findings highlight the critical role of Mn in
alkalinity dynamics in the Chesapeake Bay and potentially other
river-dominated environments where it can limit H2S oxidation to
SO42- and promote sulfur burial.
Towards improving the spatial testability of aftershock forecast models
Authors: Khawaja Asim M. , Maleki Asayesh Behnam , Hainzl Sebastian , Schorlemmer Danijel
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Aftershock forecast models are usually provided on a uniform spatial grid, and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve is often employed for evaluation, drawing a binary comparison of earthquake occurrences or non-occurrence for each grid cell. However, synthetic tests show flaws in using the ROC for aftershock forecast ranking. We suggest a twofold improvement in the testing strategy. First, we propose to replace ROC with the Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC) and the F1 curve. We also suggest using a multi-resolution test grid adapted to the earthquake density. We conduct a synthetic experiment where we analyse aftershock distributions stemming from a Coulomb failure (ΔCFS) model, including stress activation and shadow regions. Using these aftershock distributions, we test the true ΔCFS model as well as a simple distance-based forecast (R), only predicting activation. The standard test cannot clearly distinguish between both forecasts, particularly in the case of some outliers. However, using both MCC-F1 instead of ROC curves and a simple radial multi-resolution grid improves the test capabilities significantly. The novel findings of this study suggest that we should have at least 8 % and 5 % cells with observed earthquakes to differentiate between a near-perfect forecast model and an informationless forecast using ROC and MCC-F1, respectively. While we cannot change the observed data, we can adjust the spatial grid using a data-driven approach to reduce the disparity between the number of earthquakes and the total number of cells. Using the recently introduced Quadtree approach to generate multi-resolution grids, we test real aftershock forecast models for Chi-Chi and Landers aftershocks following the suggested guideline. Despite the improved tests, we find that the simple R model still outperforms the ΔCFS model in both cases, indicating that the latter should not be applied without further model adjustments.
Diagnosis of canine brucellosis using Rose Bengal plate test
Authors: Athira K. , Shyma V.H. , Justin K.D. , Vijayakumar K. , Jayakumar C. , Greeshma J.
Published: July 2023

Canine brucellosis or beagle fever is a zoonotic bacterial reproductive disease of dogs, caused by Brucella canis and occasionally by Brucella abortus, B. melitensis and B. suis. The actual seroprevalence of canine brucellosis in India is unknown and not yet studied in Kerala. A total of 131 animals presented to the outpatient unit of medicine, gynaecology and obstetrics of the two University Veterinary Hospitals at Mannuthy and Kokkala with clinical signs of epididymitis, orchitis, abortion, still birth, foetal resorption, foetal mummification, foetal maceration, neonatal death and infertility were randomly selected for the study. Paired sera samples were collected on the day of presentation and after three weeks of presentation for Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT). In this study, sera samples from forty-seven (35.88 per cent) infected dogs showed agglutination on RBPT using B. abortus S99 antigen. Out of forty-seven RBPT positive samples, 80.85 per cent (38/47) were female and 19.15 per cent (9/47) were male dogs. The high seroprevalence of canine brucellosis in this study is attributed to the endemicity of bovine brucellosis in the study area.
Lamellar keratoplasty using decellularised porcine cornea as an acellular scaffold graft for surgical management of deep corneal ulcer in a dog
Authors: Mohan A. Aswathy , Anoop S. , Martin K. D. John , Philip Laiju M. , Vasudevan V. N. , Michael Ashlin
Published: July 2023

Corneal ulcers are one of the most common eye affection in domestic animals, especially dogs. In preclinical studies, porcine corneas were used regularly as an animal model due to its relative similarity to human cornea and its availability in great numbers from slaughter houses. In the present study, decellularised porcine cornea was used for corneal grafting as an acellular scaffold graft material in a case presented with deep corneal ulcer. The efficiency of the graft material was analysed on the day of presentation, days 7, 14, 21 and 60 post grafting, based on corneal clarity, oedema, neovascularisation, pigmentation, visual function and scar tissue formation. Decellularised porcine corneas were found to be very convenient to handle during surgery, provided good tectonic support, had good tissue biocompatibility and produced only mild to moderate graft opacity.
Restoration of Germinal Epithelium with Usage of Antioxidant Oils in Phenytoin Induced Testicular Toxicity: A Comparative Study in Rats
Authors: Rehman Khalique-ur- , Ali Syed Muhammad Masood , Shehzad Khalid , Khan Sonia , Sughra Sarah , Khan Hina
Published: July 2023

Objective: To evaluate antioxidant effect of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Corn Oil (CO) on germinal thickness (GT) in rats induced with phenytoin toxicity. Study design and setting: An Experimental Longitudinal study was done at AL-Tibri Medical College and Hospital Isra University Karachi Campus. Methodology: 28 male albino rats were selected and were divided into 4 groups each consisting of 7 rats. Group A received normal saline solution only, Group B received 10mg/kg/body weight of Phenytoin, Group C received VCO+ Phenytoin, and Group D received CO+ Phenytoin. Animals were euthanized on the 4th, 5th, & 6th week and tissue sample was acollected for measuring GT using stage micrometer. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0. All values were expressed as mean ± S.D., groups compared using One way ANOVA followed by Post hoc Tukey’s test with p- value <0.05. Results: on 4th, 5th, & 6th week significant difference in germinal thickness was seen in Group A comparing it against the phenytoin group B (P-value: <0.001, <0.001, & 0.001). On 4th, 5th, & 6th week significant difference in GT was seen in Group C (VCO + Phenytoin) comparing it against the phenytoin group B (P-value: <0.001, <0.001, &< 0.001). No significant difference in germinal thickness was seen on 4th, 5th, & 6th week was seen when Group D (CO + Phenytoin) was compared to Group B (p-value: 0.551, 0.954, & 0.931). Conclusion: Virgin Coconut Oil can reduce the negative effect caused by phenytoin induced toxicity by preventing thinning of the germinal layer.
Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery with Foldable Lens
Authors: Channa Ateeq Ur Rehman , Bukhari Ataullah , Mirani Abdul Haleem , Imdad Tehmina , Jamali Maqbool Ahmed , Mirza Sikander Azeem
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the visual outcomes of cataract surgery with foldable lens at tertiary care eye hospital SindhPakistan. Study design and setting: An observational cross-sectional study carried out at Ghulam Muhammad Maher Medical College (GMMMC) Sukkur from February 2020 to January 2022. Methodology: A Non-probability purposive sampling was used. Inclusion were all individuals attending eye OPD with complaint of cloudy vision and diagnosed with cataract. Patients suffering from corneal diseases, chronic anterior uveitis intraocular pressure >22 mmHg, high ametropia and Diabetes Mellitus were excluded from the study. SPSS was used to analyze data. Results: Total of 153 patients were selected for this study. Age of the patients was from 40 to 72 years. 60% of patients were between 40-60 years age whereas 40% were above 60 years. Gender differences observed 73 (48%) female and 80(52%) male. On 1st postoperative day Best Corrected Visual acuity (BCVA) was 6/9 in 90 patients, 6/12 in 40 patients and 6/6 in 23 patients. After 1 week follow-up, BCVA was 6/6 in 100 patients, 6/9 in 33 patients and 6/12 in 20 patients. After 1 month, BCVA was recorded as 6/6 in 130 patients, 6/9 in 20 and 6/12 in 3 patients. Conclusion: Visual acuity outcome with foldable lens after Phacoemulsification was found excellent within one month. Implantation of foldable lens with phacoemulsification gives better results in terms of visual acuity.