bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Natural Language Generation (NLG) for Automated Report Generation
Authors: Yagamurthy Deepak Nanuru , Azmeera Rajesh , Khanna Rhea
Published: November 2023

Automated report generation plays a vital role in numerous industries, enabling efficient and accurate communication of complex data. Natural Language Generation (NLG) is a powerful technique that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to transform structured data into human-readable narratives. This white paper provides an overview of NLG and its applications in automated report generation. We explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with NLG-based report generation, along with real-world examples. Furthermore, we discuss the current state of the technology, future prospects, and potential ethical considerations.
Mobile Botnet Detection A Machine Learning Approach using SVM
Authors: Pratik Dattatray Ambawale  , Varun Vijay Wagh  , Prof. Tejaswini Mali
Published: November 2023

The security and privacy of smartphone users are seriously threatened by mobile botnets, which allow malevolent actors to carry out a variety of illegal actions, such as DDoS attacks, data theft, and resource exploitation. These mobile botnets are becoming more and more sophisticated, making it difficult to detect them with conventional signature-based and heuristic methods. This study proposes a machine learning-based method for mobile botnet detection that makes use of Support Vector Machines (SVM).The study focuses on behavioural feature extraction from mobile device system-level data and network traffic. The SVM model is used for classification once feature selection techniques have been used to select the most pertinent and discriminative attributes. The SVM model, making use of its capacity to manage nonlinear classification and high-dimensional data.Tests carried out on a variety of network traffic and system behaviour datasets gathered from mobile devices show encouraging outcomes for the detection of botnets. Compared to conventional detection techniques, the SVM classifier outperforms them in identifying mobile botnet activities with a high degree of accuracy, precision, and recall.The suggested SVM-based method improves mobile device security by offering a flexible and successful mobile botnet detection solution. The results of this study open the door to the development of strong and durable mobile security systems by providing insights into the proactive identification and mitigation of mobile botnet threats through the use of machine learning techniques
A Simple Synthetic Example of the Benefits of Coincident Ground Penetrating Radar and Seismic Data Acquisition for Shallow Lunar Exploration
Authors:   , Coonan John
Published: November 2023

Both seismic and ground penetrating radar (GPR) methods have been used separately to image geophysical wave velocities and layering in the shallow lunar subsurface. However, uncertainties in the interpretation of both types of data persist. Collection of both types of data at a given site could reduce uncertainties in both the positions and nature of contacts. We illustrate the potential benefits of coincident data acquisition through a hypothetical case study of a lunar “lava tube” represented by a half-cylindrical vacuum-filled void within a solid rock medium. Propagation of both active-source seismic and muti-offset ground-penetrating radar waves is numerically modelled through this synthetic geometry. Migration of these collocated datasets sequentially allows for the creation of an improved velocity model compared to either method separately. Using this velocity model, migration of the GPR dataset correctly resolves the vertical extent of the void and improves the resolution of the tube floor’s geometry.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI SELF EFFICACY PADA PASIEN PASCA STROKE DI WILAYAH KERJA UPT PUSKESMAS TERMINAL KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Emellia Emellia , Gaghauna Eirene E.M , Irawan Angga
Published: November 2023

Disfungsi pasca stroke dapat mempengaruhi aspek psikologis dan sosial pasien, seperti perasaan rendah diri, tidak beruntung, ingin memulihkan kemampuan yang berkurang, sedih, cemas dan putus asa. Gejala-gejala ini mencerminkan self-efficacy yang rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi self-efficacy pada pasien pasca stroke di Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Terminal Kota Banjarmasin. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 60 orang dan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 52 orang, yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data univariat dan bivariat dengan Kolmogorov-Smirnov dan penggabungan sel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara jenis kelamin, usia, pendidikan dan dukungan keluarga terhadap self-efficacy pada pasien pasca stroke. Analisis statistik menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan antara jenis kelamin (p=0.009), usia (p=0.002), pendidikan (p=0.000) dan dukungan keluarga (p=0.003) terhadap self-efficacy pada pasien pasca stroke. Pasien yang menderita penyakit stroke diharapkan dapat mempertahankan self-efficacy yang baik dalam upaya perawatan dan pengobatan yang maksimal.

Kata Kunci: Dukungan Kelurga, Jenis Kelamin, Pendidikan, Self Efficacy, Stroke, Umur
Cheikh Anta Diop, l’AERDA et le mouvement étudiant africain à Paris
Authors: Mourre Martin
Published: November 2023

Cet article revient sur la trajectoire de l’Association des étudiants du rassemblement démocratique africain (AERDA) et de son premier secrétaire général Cheikh Anta Diop. L’AERDA est fondé en 1950, au moment où le Rassemblement démocratique africain (RDA) rompt avec le Parti communiste français (PCF), ce que contestent les étudiants. L’article s’intéresse à la façon dont les étudiants de l’AERDA se démarquent des partis politiques majoritaires, tant du RDA que du PCF, démontrant comment ils perpétuent, dans l’arène associative, une autre opposition anticoloniale. En effet, les membres de l’AERDA se montrent peu enclins aux logiques de gouvernement, en particulier aux concessions acceptées par le RDA, et conservent leur distance vis-à-vis d’un PCF pour le moins ambigu par rapport à l’Empire. Leur soutien de luttes armées comme au Kenya ou au Cameroun les singularise encore. Cet article propose ainsi un nouveau point de vue sur la formation du militantisme étudiant africain pendant la décolonisation, tout en soulignant le rôle de Diop comme théoricien politique, mais aussi comme dirigeant.
Le legs politique de Cheikh Anta Diop et les défis contemporains
Authors: Diop Dialo
Published: November 2023

Dans ce témoignage précis de Dialo Diop, compagnon de route du Rassemblement national démocratique (RND), l’auteur apporte un éclairage sur les principes qui inspirèrent la conduite politique de Cheikh Anta Diop durant ses années partisanes, et comment il fut un aiguillon du pouvoir senghorien, se positionnant contre le gouvernement tout en faisant recours régulièrement aux institutions. En second lieu, l’auteur montre les traces actuelles de cet héritage, tant parmi les intellectuels que les militants.
Learning lessons from Murzuq-Libya meteorological station
Authors: Bakouri Khalil , Foqha Tareq , Ahwidi Omar , Abubaker Ahmed , Nassar Yasser , El-Khozondar Hala
Published: November 2023

In this study, an examination was conducted on weather data gathered from the Murzuq weather station over a period of nine months, specifically focusing on 15-minute time series solar radiation data. The data was sourced from the Center for Solar Energy Research and Studies in Tajoura-Tripoli, through a collaborative agreement between the Faculty of Engineering at Wadi Alshatti University and the research center. The information collected encompassed various solar radiation components, such as global horizontal solar radiation, direct normal radiation, sky-diffuse solar radiation, and ground reflected solar radiation. The aim of this study is to verify calculated values of these components using mathematical models by comparing them with their measured values. The investigation revealed that the Earth's reflectance value for the region was estimated and determined to be around 0.4. It is important to note that this figure was different from the typically advised value of 0.2 that was given in previous literature.
Co-Text and Implicature in Bi. Msafwari’s Topical Discussions
Authors: Neyole Eunice N. , Miruka Frida A. , Amukowa Deborah N.
Published: November 2023

Decoding meaning in communication depends on semantic properties assigned by grammar and the speaker's intended meaning. Therefore, it is necessary to infer the intended meaning from the cues the speaker provides in the utterance. In such a case, context bridges the explanatory gap between sentence meaning and the speaker's meaning. Context is fundamental for language comprehension because meaning is dependent on it. This implies that context makes clear the intended meaning of any communicative act. This study sought to demonstrate the role of co-text in adding additional meaning. The study focused on Bi. Msafwari’s topical discussions. Data was collected through content analysis. It was analyzed through the interpretive method. The findings reveal that grammatical linguistic levels can be used to communicate indirectly through a shift in the motive of the sentence. The findings highlight the use of co-text in communicating indirectly. The study will also contribute literature to the critical discourse analysis of African languages.
TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL I: EDUCAÇÃO PERSONALIZADA E TECNOLÓGICA
Authors: Pereira Marcel Musse
Published: November 2023

À medida que a tecnologia continua a se integrar cada vez mais na educação e, consequentemente, nas práticas pedagógicas, emerge a complexa tarefa de redefinir e aprimorar o ensino no Ensino Fundamental I. Este artigo tem como objetivo explorar o envolvimento das tecnologias digitais nesse contexto, destacando as contribuições de estudiosos no campo da educação e tecnologia, com o intuito de analisar seu potencial impacto e apresentar perspectivas e abordagens nesse contexto. Além disso, discute os desafios e oportunidades que surgem com a adoção dessas tecnologias, incluindo a necessidade imperativa de formação de professores para uma integração eficaz. Este estudo abordará as diversas perspectivas dos estudiosos sobre como as tecnologias digitais podem influenciar o ensino no Ensino Fundamental I e como essas abordagens podem contribuir para a educação personalizada e tecnológica nesse nível de ensino.
A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DA NEUROPSICOPEDAGOGIA CLÍNICA NO APRENDIZADO DE ALUNOS AUTISTAS
Authors: Silva Maria Cristina Pinheiro da , Leal Elaine Gaiva
Published: November 2023

Este artigo tem como o Tema A Contribuição da Neuropsicopedagogia Clínica na Aprendizagem de Alunos Autistas, o presente trabalho é desenvolvido a partir do tema Autismo, onde no decorrer das minhas pesquisas da minha especialização, pude perceber a vulnerabilidade que os alunos portadores de autismo se encontram. O objetivo geral deste é apresentar as políticas públicas voltadas para portadores de autismo, como as escolas têm acolhido esses alunos, quais apoios pedagógicos utilizados pelos professores e a escola para proporcionar um ensino adequado e como a Neuropsicopedagogia Clínica pode contribuir no ensino e aprendizagem desses alunos. Esta pesquisa é realizada por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica.
PROGRESSÃO DE REGIME FECHADO PARA O SEMI-ABERTO E A NECESSIDADE DA SUBMISSÃO DO APENADO AO EXAME CRIMINILÓGICO
Authors: Neves Gabriela de Oliveira das
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo se dedicou a analisar os requisitos para a progressão de regime fechado para o semiaberto e a exigência do exame criminológico. A pesquisa se funda na premissa de que não há consenso na lei, doutrina e jurisprudência acerca da necessidade ou não do exame criminológico para a progressão de regime, legalidade/ilegalidade na sua exigência, e o impacto disso no sistema carcerário brasileiro. A partir de pesquisa bibliográfica-documental busca-se analisar o sistema penal atual, execução penal, os fenômenos histórico-culturais que os permeiam e as concepções e implicações do instituto em estudo. Os resultados alcançados demonstram que as decisões dos tribunais  exigindo a realização do exame criminológico são baseadas exclusivamente na gravidade em abstrato dos delitos, o não se coaduna com os ditames processuais e constitucionais, conclui-se que há emergência na uniformização das decisões e na observância dos diplomas legais, com consequente salvaguarda dos direitos de quem se sujeita a execução penal.
Subauroral Crosstalk in POES/Metop TED proton channels
Authors: Wissing Jan Maik , Yakovchuk Olesya
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Particle measurements are used for various purposes. The medium energy channels on the POES/Metop satellites, the MEPED channels, are widely used, for example in atmospheric ionization models, their low energy (eV and keV) counterpart, the TED detector, is not that popular. However the recent rise of the ionization/climate model altitudes will lead to increased interest in these low energy particle measurements. This paper analyses MEPED and TED particle data from NOAA POES and Metop during 2001–2018 and shows that in particlular the TED proton channels (but also MEPED electron channels and MEPED proton channels P2 and P3) are contaminated by high background levels a L < 6. In some channels that may surpass typical auroral levels. We determined a Kp and channel dependent latitude boundary that might be used as (preliminary) cut of the contaminated area.
Bacteria in clouds biodegrade atmospheric formic and acetic acids
Authors: Nuñez López Leslie , Amato Pierre , Ervens Barbara
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Formic and acetic acids are major organic species in cloud water and affect precipitation acidity. In current atmospheric models, their losses are limited to chemical oxidation in the gas and aqueous phases and deposition processes. Previous lab studies suggest that these acids can be efficiently biodegraded in water by atmospherically relevant bacteria. However, the importance of biodegradation as a loss process in the atmospheric multiphase system has not been fully assessed. We implemented biodegradation as an additional sink of formic and acetic acids in a detailed atmospheric multiphase chemistry model. In our model, biodegradation is considered in a small subset of cloud droplets according to atmospheric bacteria concentrations of 0.1 cm−3. We predict that up to 20 ppt h−1 formic acid and 5 ppt h−1 acetic acid are biodegraded, affecting the total change of acid concentrations by 20 % and 3 %, respectively. Our model sensitivity studies suggest that acetic acid is most efficiently biodegraded at high cloud water pH (> 5) whereas biodegradation is least efficient for formic acid under such conditions. This trend is explained by the higher solubility of formic acid (high effective Henry’s law constant) that results in less evaporation from bacteria-free and subsequent uptake into bacteria-containing droplets. Our analysis demonstrates that previous estimates of the importance of atmospheric biodegradation were often biased high as they did not correctly account for such diffusion limitation of phase transfer processes between droplets. The results suggest that under specific conditions, biological processes can significantly affect atmospheric composition and concentrations in particular of volatile, moderately soluble organics.
Correction of temperature and relative humidity biases in ERA5 by bivariate quantile mapping: Implications for contrail classification
Authors: Wolf Kevin , Bellouin Nicolas , Boucher Olivier , Rohs Susanne , Li Yun
Published: November 2023

Abstract. The skill of the atmospheric reanalysis ERA5 from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at simulating upper atmospheric temperature and relative humidity is assessed by using five years of In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS) observations. IAGOS flight trajectories are used to extract co-located meteorological conditions – temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed – and are compared with the IAGOS measurements. This assessment is particularly relevant to the study of contrail formation, so focuses on the highly frequented air space that spans the Eastern United States over the North Atlantic and to central Europe. The comparison is performed in terms of mean, median, probability density functions, and a confusion matrix. For temperature a good agreement is identified with a maximum bias of −0.4 K at the 200 hPa level. Larger biases are found for relative humidity with up to −5.5 % at the 250 hPa level. To remove the systematic biases, which mostly tend towards too dry and cold, a bias correction method, based on a multivariate quantile technique, is proposed and applied. After the correction the bias in temperature is reduced to below 0.1 K and in relative humidity to below −1.5 %. To estimate the representation of contrail occurrence in ERA5, data points from IAGOS as well as corrected and uncorrected data points from ERA5 of temperature and relative humidity are flagged for contrail formation using the Schmidt-Appleman–criterion. In the IAGOS data set 39.2 and 16.9 % of the samples represent conditions for non-persistent contrails and persistent contrails, respectively. The corresponding numbers for original ERA5 analyses are 40.8 and 17.5 %, respectively, indicating good agreement overall. Applying a proposed quantile mapping correction method and removing the biases in temperature and relative humidity has only a small effect on the distributions but leads to an overestimation of non-persistent contrail occurrence (44.0 %) and underestimation of persistent contrails (16.8 %). Differences in contrail occurrence that remain after the bias correction are traced back to the underling biases in temperature and relative humidity, indicating that ERA5 is either too dry and warm or cold and moist with largest differences at 250 hPa and decreasing with increasing altitude.
Design and evaluation of an efficient high-precision ocean surface wave model with a multiscale grid system (MSG_Wav1.0)
Authors: Li Jiangyu , Zhang Shaoqing , Liu Qingxiang , Yu Xiaolin , Zhang Zhiwei
Published: November 2023

Abstract. Ocean surface waves induced by wind forcing and topographic effects are a crucial physical process at the air–sea interface, which significantly affect typhoon development, ocean mixing, etc. Higher-resolution wave modeling can simulate more accurate wave states but requires a huge number of computational resources, making it difficult for Earth system models to include ocean waves as a fast-response physical process. Given that high-resolution Earth system models are in demand, efficient high-precision wave simulation is necessary and urgent. Based on the wave dispersion relation, we design a new wave modeling framework using a multiscale grid system. It has the fewest number of fine grids and reasonable grid spacing in deep-water areas. We compare the performance of wave simulation using different spatial propagation schemes, reveal the different reasons for wave simulation differences in the westerly zone and the active tropical cyclone region, and quantify the matching of spatial resolutions between wave models and wind forcing. A series of numerical experiments show that this new modeling framework can more precisely simulate wave states in shallow-water areas without losing accuracy in the deep ocean while costing a fraction of the price of traditional simulations with uniform fine-gridding space. With affordable computational expenses, the new ocean surface wave modeling can be implemented into high-resolution Earth system models, which may significantly improve the simulation of the atmospheric planetary boundary layer and upper-ocean mixing.
Statistical analysis of dynamic behavior of continental shelf wave motions in the northern South China Sea
Authors: Li Junyi , He Tao , Zheng Quanan , Xu Ying , Xie Lingling
Published: November 2023

Abstract. This study aims to analyze statistical behavior of the continental shelf wave motions, including continental shelf waves (CSWs) and arrested topographic waves (ATWs), in the northern South China Sea. The baseline consists of tide-gauge data from stations Kanmen, Xiamen, Shanwei, and Zhapo as well as along-track sea level anomaly (SLA) data derived from multiple satellite altimeters from 1993 to 2020. The subtidal signals propagating along the coast with periods shorter than 40 d and phase speeds of about 10 m s−1 are interpreted as CSWs. The cross-shelf structure of along-track SLAs indicates that Mode 1 of CSWs is the predominant component trapped in the area shallower than about 200 m. The amplitudes of CSWs reach a maximum of 0.6 m during July–September and a minimum of 0.2 m during April–June. The inter-seasonal and seasonal signals represent ATWs. The amplitudes of ATWs reach 0.10 m during October–December, twice that during July–September. These observations can be well interpreted in the framework of linear wave theory. The cross-shelf structures of CSWs and ATWs derived from along-track SLAs illustrate that the methods are suitable for observing dynamic behavior of the CSWs.
Analysis of a simple mathematical model describing tuberculous granuloma
Authors: Jin Yuqi , Cao Hui , Xu Xiaxia
Published: November 2023

This paper discusses a mathematical model describing the formation of tuberculosis(TB) granulomas. The main purpose is to analyze the change trend of Mtb and immune cells in different stages after Mtb invaded the host. The theoretical analysis indicates that the existence and global stability of bacteria-free equilibrium and bacteria-present equilibrium under different conditions. In addition, the sensitivity analysis is performed on the parameters, which determines the parameters that have the greatest impact on Mtb invading the host. The stage of no infection, the latent TB infection(LTBIs) and active TB corresponding to the clearance, survival or growth and reproduction of Mtb are displayed by the numerical simulations. The results suggest that whether the individuals infected with Mtb will be progressed to the active TB depends on the immune system of individuals.
Anadili Kazakça Olan Lise Öğrencilerine Oyunla Yabancı Dil Olarak Türkçe Kelime Öğretimi
Authors: AVJU Yeje
Published: November 2023

Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the effect of learning through games on Kazakh students' learning Turkish words as a foreign language. It is difficult to learn a second language without vocabulary. In this context, when teaching Turkey Turkish to cognate peoples, the pronunciation of the words should be especially emphasized because there are differences in their pronunciation since they have the same origin. When teaching Turkey Turkish to native Kazakh speakers, attention should be paid to the phonetic features resulting from the pronunciation of words. It is possible to eliminate pronunciation differences while teaching Turkish words to native Kazakh speakers through games. Games are areas where every student adds something emotionally and connects. The subject you want to explain or teach can be achieved very easily, without getting tired, with the help of games. While teaching vocabulary to A1-A2 level students whose native language is Kazakh, the teacher used games related to the subject and tried to measure the memorability of the learned words in this research. In the study, a case study, one of the qualitative research designs, was used and the data was obtained through observation. Data was collected through five different games called Kahoot!, What's That?, Silent Cinema, Select-Match and Hidden Words, which were applied to the students for 4 weeks. According to the findings, it was observed that Kazakh students willingly learned Turkish words faster through games. It was concluded that the use of games is effective in teaching foreign language Turkish vocabulary to Kazakh students. Key words: Turkish as a foreign language, Kazakh, game, word, teaching
Development of an information model of personnel development in the process of training at the workplace
Authors: Pushkar Oleksandr , Hrabovskyi Yevhen
Published: November 2023

The improvement of competences in relation to the solution of everyday tasks of production practice is best carried out in the process of training at the workplace due to the combination of acquired theoretical knowledge with practical experience. An urgent task of evaluating the effectiveness of training at the workplace is the diagnosis of the level of preparedness of the personnel of a multimedia company for scientific and technical activities, which can be carried out on the basis of the use of an appropriate information model of personnel development. The purpose of the article was to implement the development of a system model for the formation of professional skills in specialists of multimedia technologies of the polygraphic profile. The article proposes a method of informational support for personnel development through on-the-job training. As a framework that explains the knowledge and skills for the effective implementation of training in the workplace, the current content of competencies is considered. The key areas of personnel qualities related to multimedia technologies are systematized. As part of the conducted research, an information model was created and competence formation was tested within the framework of the relevant modules. The impact of engineering and organizational skills on improving the competencies of multimedia technology specialists is considered. The main components of success in the formation of professional skills of personnel as a result of training at the workplace are considered and analysed. As a result of the work carried out, recommendations were made on the diagnosis of the levels of training of personnel of multimedia and computer companies to improve their own scientific and technical activities, the choice of the content of professional training of specialists in the multimedia profile, the application of a systematic approach to the formation of relevant skills and abilities. A morphological matrix of the formation of technical creativity skills of the personnel of a multimedia company in the process of training at the workplace was created. With the help of Shannon’s information system, a mathematical model of the formation of relevant special modules of competences was obtained. Emphasizing the technical component, the influence of engineering and organizational skills in the process of training at the workplace is considered. The entropy level of the learning system was calculated before and after receiving information. The dependence of entropy on the level of acquired knowledge was analysed. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the formation of practical recommendations for the management of computer and multimedia companies for the organization of training at the workplace, as a result of which employees receive positive incentives for the development of relevant competencies.
The role of the teacher-student relationship in the innovation of education: Interdisciplinary review of the issue
Authors: Kálmán Botond Géza , Poyda-Nosyk Nina
Published: November 2023

Many contemporary authors addressed digital and online education, competencies, and lifelong learning. However, less is said about the importance of interpersonal relationships, even though they are essential for preserving the sustainability of education. The research aims to examine the field of human relations. To achieve this goal, the theory of organisational and social psychology was used. Relations can only be implemented through interpersonal dialogue. From an environmental perspective, both subjective and objective factors were determined to define the strength of the relationship. It was concluded that the teacher’s personality is the key to success at all levels of education. It is justified that the result of curricula’s central regulation is that the education of tomorrow’s professionals is directed by today’s professionals, who often have an interest in providing what is needed now rather than what may be needed in the future. It is proved that it is not enough for students to be aware of the academic mission, nor for the university to be a kind of training site for the labour market. From a socio-psychological perspective, it was disclosed that teaching quality mattered most, but subject to the theory of organisational psychology. The introduced materials can be utilized by universities to work on the nature of graduates’ preparation through the advancement of their character. Considering various approaches to the organization of education participants’ activities and characteristics of their self-development, the model for the formation of the value system of future teachers will make it possible to provide conditions for the individualization of training paths.
Measuring the Level of Automation and its Impact on Organizational Performance and Employees’ Job Performance
Authors: Abbasi Muhubullah , Shah Syed Abdul Sattar , Khaskhelly Farhan Zeb
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to propose the methodology for the measurement of levels of automation with the help of a dynamo reference scale for dynamic levels of automation and to find its relationship with organizational performance and employee job performance while bifurcating the tasks performed by humans and machines. The present research is quantitative in nature and conducted to find out the hypothetical relationship between levels of automation and organizational performance, and employee’s job performance with the survey questionnaire. The data was collected from managers and employees working directly with machinery involved in production, particularly the Kotri textile mill in the industrial zone of Kotri, Pakistan. The hypotheses testing suggests that the proposed model achieved an acceptable fit with the data (i.e., out of 7 hypotheses, 6 hypotheses were significantly accepted). The study has limitations in generalization, in terms of the survey questionnaire, and the targeted audience (employees of the firms & managers of the concerned department) of textile mills of the Kotri industrial zone. The first research contributes to the methodology in business studies for measuring levels of automation by employing a dynamo reference scale for levels of automation from industrial engineering which is totally a new concept in business studies for measurement of automation and can easily bifurcate a number of tasks performed by humans and machines. The second contribution of the study provides insight into how organizations are performing at an optimal level with the help of machinery only with a minimal number of employees. Finally, future research strongly suggests implementing the methodology for measurement of automation coupled with business research methods in other industries to understand their level of automation and task performance by employees and machinery in this modern age where all tasks are performed by machines only part of supervision is performed by humans this may bring about interesting possible outcomes.
Khảo sát hoạt tính kháng oxy hóa dịch chiết gương sen
Authors: Đặng Thị Hồng Nhung , Trần Đăng Khoa , Phạm Duy Khương , Nguyễn Hồng Thẩm , Nguyễn Thị Hồng Hạnh
Published: November 2023

Gương sen là sản phẩm phụ của giống sen lấy hạt (Nelumbo nucifera), nó được phơi khô và sử dụng như chất đốt, sử dụng làm vật trang trí có độ thẩm mĩ cao hoặc được dùng để nấu nước uống. Dịch chiết từ gương sen chứa một số hoạt chất như alkaloid, polyphenol, flavonoid, glycoside, tanin, steroid, saponin.... Trong đó  polyphenol là loại hợp chất thể hiện hoạt tính kháng oxy hóa mạnh. Trong bài báo này tiến hành khảo sát phương pháp chiết, dung môi để tăng hàm lượng polyphenol. Đồng thời đánh giá hàm lượng polyphenol, flavonoid, hiệu quả kháng oxy hóa của cao chiết gương sen. Kết quả cho thấy với phương pháp đun hồi lưu, dung môi ethanol 70%, thời gian chiết 90 phút, nhiệt độ 70oC, chiết 3 lần thu được cao chiết với hiệu suất 34,06%. Thành phần hóa học của gương sen gồm polyphenol, alkaloid, flavonoid, terpenoid, tannin, coumarin. Hàm lượng flavonoid và polyphenol trong cao chiết đã được xác định cho giá trị lần lượt là 361,86 ± 11,16 mg QE/g và 585,12 ± 6,01 mg GAE/g. Kết quả cho thấy, gương sen có khả năng trung hòa gốc tự do DPPH, ABTS•+ và khả năng khử (RP) tương ứng với giá trị EC50 lần lượt là 11,1 ± 0,14 μg/mL, 6,78 ± 0,52 μg/mL, 56,05 ± 0,73 μg/mL. Từ kết quả này cho thấy gương sen là nguồn dược liệu kháng oxy hóa tiềm năng.
POST-STROKE DEPRESSION AND ITS RISK FACTORS – CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors:   Neurology Clinic, University Hospital ", Valkova Mirena ,   Sofiamed",   , Sofia University ",   St. Kliment Ohridski",   , Bulgaria., Veleva Ivanka ,   Department of psychiatry and medical psychology, Medical University Pleven, Bulgaria.
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Post-stroke depression (PSD) is one of the leading, although preventable complications, after ischemic stroke (IS). Our study aimed to examine PSD and the leading causes for its development Contingent and methods: In this cross-sectional study, we examined 107 post-stroke survivors (66.67±9.03years old, 65 males and 42 females) for PSD in a two-step model (at the acute stage and at the 3rd month after stroke) with 21 Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). Results: 33% of examined patients showed depression at the acute and 30% at the chronicIS stage. 1/4 to 1/3 of the others had subclinical depression. The severity of depression in most of the cases was mild. Very few of our patients (2 at the acute tage and 1 at the chronic stroke stage) had severe depression. The main risk factors for PSD were stroke severity, subcortical localization of stroke, leukoaraiosis, ageing, loneliness and some comorbidities (that lead to systemic inflammation, changes in neurotransmission and impaired brain plasticity). Conclusion: PSD is one of the main complications of acute IS. It should be assessed, prevented and treated as soon as possible.
ОТРАЖЕНИЕ ИСТОРИИ ХЛОПКОВОДСТВА В АРХИВАХ ТОРГОВЫХ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЙ ТУРКЕСТАНСКОГО КРАЯ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ КОЛОНИАЛЬНОГО ПЕРИОДА)
Authors: Мирзаев Авазбек , Чыныкеева Гулназ
Published: November 2023

Актуальность. Если остановимся к деятельности торгового дома “Братьев Крафт” в Туркестане, он являлся не единой учреждением принадлежавшим немецким предпринимателям. Торговый дом “Братьев Крафт” находясь в структуре объединении “Каспийское мануфактурное общество” в этот период сотрудничая “Обществом Российской прядильной мануфактуры” и “ Ткацкой мануфактурой русско-французкого общества”, занимался доставкой хлопкового сырья крупным фабрикам в городах как Воскресенский, Богородско-Глуховский, Реутов, легкой промышленности Российской империи. Совершенный в России в 1917 году Октябрский переворот, как и другие промышленные предприятия, привело к конфискации недвижимого имущество Торгового дома “Братьев Крафт” и их семейство, находящийся в Туркестанском крае и центральных городах России. Вследствие А.Крафт со своей семьей в 1919 году переселиться в Германию, сперва в Берлин, а позже в город Фрайбург, и там проживал до конца жизни. Статья посвящена к изучению структуры 91-фонда торгового дома «Братьев Крафт в Коканде» основанного 1889 году, хранящийся Национальном архиве Узбекистана. При этом осуществлена с источниковедческой точки зрения, анализ структуры данного фонда и документов в нём, отражающих вопросов хлопководства. Наряду с этим, исследованы вопросы её деятельности в Российской империи и на международном хлопковом рынке.
Situation-Specific Theory from Autonomic Dysreflexia Nursing Diagnosis Based on Roy’s Adaptation Model
Authors: Ramos-Garzón Judy Ximena , Perez-Jaimes Giovanny Andrés , Rueda Díaz Leidy Johanna
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a condition developed secondary to a spinal cord injury, which manifests with the loss of coordinated autonomic responses and cardiovascular control. For the care of the person, the nurse has the nursing diagnosis of AD, which allows the precise interpretation of the human responses of each individual. However, it is necessary to strengthen and update the diagnosis to the new disciplinary knowledge that evolved with nursing practice. For this, proposing a situation-specific theory is essential to explain the phenomenon of interest and guide practice. Objective: To construct a situation-specific theory for the nursing diagnosis of AD derived from the adaptation model of Sor Callista Roy. Materials and methods: Theoretical study developed in five stages: defining the approach to construct the theory, defining key concepts, developing a pictorial diagram, building propositions, and establishing causal relationships and evidence for practice. Results: The situation-specific theory included defining key concepts, developing a pictorial diagram, building propositions, and establishing causal relationships and evidence for practice. We described the concepts and their relationships through seven propositions and identified 19 ineffective behaviors and 43 environmental stimuli. Of them, 39 are focal, and four are contextual stimuli. Conclusions: This situation-specific theory offers a substantiated and comprehensive explanation of the human response to AD for supporting nursing care.
Perspectives on Research Paradigms: A Guide for Education Researchers
Authors: Alhoussawi Hussain
Published: November 2023

This scholarly article undertakes a thorough exploration of current theoretical perspectives within the domain of educational research, concentrating specifically on the positivist, interpretive, and critical paradigms. It commences by establishing a comprehensive understanding of research within the larger context, with a particular spotlight on educational research and its central paradigms. The manuscript subsequently provides a concise yet illuminating examination of these three primary research paradigms, shedding light on their ontological, epistemological, and methodological dimensions. Additionally, it conducts an evaluation of each paradigm based on criteria pertinent to rigorous research, thereby accentuating their individual merits and shortcomings.The positivist paradigm, firmly grounded in empiricism, places a strong emphasis on empirical evidence and the systematic application of the scientific method to reveal objective truths and establish causal relationships. It is renowned for its unwavering dedication to objectivity, quantifiability, and the potential for broad generalization, frequently making use of hypothesis testing and experimental methodologies. Despite facing criticism for its potential to oversimplify intricate phenomena, positivism continues to maintain its predominance across a wide array of fields.The interpretive paradigm, firmly rooted in hermeneutics, places a primary emphasis on the investigation of subjective meanings and the realm of human experiences. This paradigm utilizes qualitative research methods to deeply explore the intricacies of individuals' perspectives, recognizing researchers as active interpreters of the collected data. Interpretive research emerges as highly valuable in the examination of areas such as cultural practices, the development of identities, and social interactions.The critical paradigm, drawing from interpretive principles as its foundation, rigorously examines power dynamics and matters of social justice. Through the use of qualitative research methods, it thoroughly explores structural inequalities and issues related to equity, demonstrating particular relevance in situations that demand a comprehensive assessment and active intervention in systemic injustices.
Creation of Sustainable Cities through Digital Game: A Proposal for the Teaching of Geography
Authors: Nascimento Janaína Iara Alves Pereira do , D’Alessandro Ana Silvia , Paiva Janaína Aparecida Pereira , Romão Estaner Claro
Published: November 2023

The use of methodologies that approach the daily lives of students, generating greater engagement and meaningful learning, can become the key to education today. The current generation, the so-called Digital Natives, are attracted to activities that involve technologies, such as the use of digital games. The present research was carried out with 28 students, from the 7th year of Middle School, in a private school in the interior of the state of São Paulo, and it is qualitative-quantitative research, having the case study as an approach. Initially, the students answered a pre-test that sought to find out which concepts on the subject the students had already acquired before the application of the project. The chosen theme, within the Geography discipline, was the 2030 Agenda – Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG number 11 which deals with Sustainable Cities and Communities. After the pre-test, a sensitization class was held about the topic and proposed to them a research activity. After the socialization of the research, the proposal involving the Minecraft game was presented so that, through it, the students in teams could create a sustainable city, demonstrating the acquired knowledge. To measure the learning gains, the metric used was the rubric, established by the class teacher. As a result, the game contributed to stimulating creativity, solving problems, and overcoming challenges proposed through the criteria previously established. In the end, they presented their developed cities using video creation and editing. The results show a gain in learning since 80% of the students reached levels between intermediate and advanced.
Influence of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Aggregates on Strength and Durability Properties of Concrete Mixes in Rigid Pavements
Authors: Vasudeva Rohit , Akbar Dr M Abdul
Published: November 2023

The use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) aggregates in rigid pavements instead of conventional aggregates in Himalayan regions solves the problem associated with shrinking natural resources and dumping of wastes. This study studied the effect of partial replacement of conventional coarse aggregates by RAP in Dry Lean Concrete (DLC) mixes suitable for rigid pavements. A total of 114 specimens (cubical and cylindrical) were cast and tested for mechanical and durability properties as per ASTM and IS code guidelines, partially replaced with CRAP by 25%, 50%, and 75% by weight. The simultaneous effect of fly ash addition by partial replacement of cement by it was also studied. The study concludes that 25% partial replacement by CRAP with 10% fly ash as partial replacement of cement led to the achievement of the strength benchmark as mandated by IRC SP 44 (2014). It was also observed that durability properties such as resistance to acid attack, sulphate attack and carbonation also improved in DLC mixes, including CRAP and fly ash, when compared to control mixes.
State-of-the-Art Review on Utilization of Fly Ash in Pavement Structures
Authors: Jazi Marwa , Gazder Uneb , Arifuzzaman Md , Abid Madiha
Published: November 2023

The use of fly ash in construction has been on the rise, yet its application in pavement construction remains relatively underexplored. This study addresses this gap by critically reviewing 70 years of research on fly ash usage in pavement engineering, offering valuable recommendations. Class 'C' fly ash is employed for soil stabilization, while class 'F' is used in concrete. In both flexible (asphalt) and rigid (concrete) pavements, fly ash primarily functions as a filler material. Fine ash, owing to its fineness, enhances asphalt concrete by reducing void ratios and water sensitivity, as well as easing subgrade compaction while increasing compressive strength. Incorporating fly ash into Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) enhances resistance to cracking and oxidative ageing. Adding fly ash (up to 25%) significantly boosts soil failure stress and strain values by 106% and 50%, respectively, while a combination of 8% lime and 18% fly ash yields maximum shear strength. A modest amount of lime (1-2%) mixed with 10% fly ash achieves a maximum dry density of 1.98 gm/cm3 at an optimal water content of 12.62%. Additional testing by researchers corroborates and validates the findings of this literature review.
A Quick and Comprehensive Method for Determining Static ATC with NRS and VFT
Authors: Eidiani Mostafa
Published: November 2023

Electricity market players prioritize available transfer capability (ATC) as an attractive solution. Market participants can gain a financial advantage through accurate and fast ATC solutions. In order to provide a suitable and valuable solution, we use differential load flow equations. A dynamic system's entire time-domain trajectory can be solved by this method, along with a fictional time-domain differential equation. This article uses Newton-Raphson-Seydel instead of Newton-Raphson, which can also be used to determine voltage stability. A variable frequency transformer (VFT) was used in this study to increase and control transmission power. A 50% time saving on small systems was achieved with the proposed method, which was applied to seven different systems. In addition, it performed better on large systems by more than 90%. This proposal for static ATC presents promising results and can be applied to online applications.
EVALUATION OF IMMUNOLOGICAL MARKER INTERLEUKIN-17 AMONG PATIENTS WITH DERMATOPHYTOSIS INFECTION
Authors: Saud Obais Emad , Sami Alammar Professor. Dr. Fadhil , Jasim Mohammed Ali Professor. Dr. Angham
Published: November 2023

This study was conducted to evaluates the immunological parameter IL-17) associated with development of dermatophyte infection.
The study was carried out in the period beginning of December 2022 to end of June 2023.This study has been done at the Al-Hilla Teaching Hospital, Dermatology Unit, Babylon Government; ages range between 1 to 50 years  in male and female.  During the study a total 90 clinical specimens (Skin scraping and 5ml of blood)  were obtained from all participants (45 dermatophytosis cases and 45 controls). Blood samples (serum introduced for evaluation of concentration level of IL-17 by ELISA.
The ELISA was used to measure two types of cytokines (IL-17 and TNF-), and it was observed a significant increase ( P 0.0001 ) of serum IL-17 in dermatophyte infected patients (35.015  0.837 pg/ml) when compared with control subjects (6.481  0.848 pg/ml).
The levels of IL-17 concentration in patients Infected with Dermatophyte Infection according to age groups appear non significant difference between age groups (P.value  0.8780) and the highest concentration level of IL-17 appears with age group (31-40 years)  and (41-50 years) and were (37.191  2.806 Pg/ml) and (37.006 0.934 Pg/ml) respectively while the lowest concentration level of IL-17 with ( 10 years) was (33.784   4.756 Pg/ml).  while in control group, appear non significant difference between age groups (P.value  00.8991) and the highest concentration level of IL-17 appears with age group (51-60 years)  and ( 10 years) and were (8.636  2.300  Pg/ml) and (8.281  1.352 Pg/ml) respectively while  the lowest concentration level of IL-17 with (31-40 years) was (5.869 1.002 Pg/ml).
In depending on Gender, in dermatophyte infected patients group, the results have shown the high concentration level of IL-17 appear in male was (35.950 ±  0.916 Pg/ml)  other than female (33.255   1.643 Pg/ml) with non significant difference (P.value 0.1266) also in control group , the results have shown the high concentration level of IL-17 appears in male was (7.383   0.911 Pg/ml) and the low concentration level appears in female and was (6.544   0.957 Pg/ml) , and this height also non significance (P.value 0.5381).
The concentration level of IL-17 according to duration of infection in dermatophytosis patients, appear significant difference between groups (P.value 0.0001) and the highest concentration level of IL-17 appears with groups ( 2 years)  and was (74.083 9.807 Pg/ml), while the lowest concentration level of IL-17 with (6 month) and was (33.892  2.890 Pg/ml).