bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contribution to the knowledge of the Ichneumoninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) from Maritime Southeast Asia
Authors: RIEDEL MATTHIAS
Published: November 2023

In this study, new distributional records are given for 98 species and subspecies of Darwin wasps of the subfamily Ichneumoninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) from Maritime Southeast Asia, namely from Indonesia and Malaysia: Sabah. Four genera, 31 species and three subspecies are described as new.
The new genera are: Atanyjoppoides n. gen., Moluccarches n. gen., Orientodromus n. gen. and Platylaboides n. gen. The new species are: Achaius sabahensis n. sp., Allonotus rufiventris n. sp., Amblyjoppa nigra n. sp., Amblyjoppa striata n. sp., Atanyjoppoides mandibulator n. sp., Benyllus mesonotator n. sp., Benyllus rufostriatus n. sp., Benyllus sundaensis n. sp., Celebarches albifrons n. sp., Celebarches nigritor n. sp., Celebarches sabahensis n. sp., Celebarches tricolor n. sp., Coelichneumon (Exephanides) nigropropodealis n. sp., Compsophorus (Xenojoppa) quadrimaculatus n. sp., Deniya scutellaris n. sp., Eccoptosage nigrifemur n. sp., Eccoptosage sabahensis n. sp., Heresiarches simile n. sp., Lareiga nigrita n. sp., Lissosculpta albifrons n. sp., Lissosculpta malucuensis n. sp., Lissosculpta seramensis n. sp., Losgna baliensis n. sp., Losgna rufobasalis n. sp., Moluccarches albimaculatus n. sp., Orientodromus thyridialis n. sp., Platylaboides javanicus n. sp., Pseudoplatylabus rufoniger n. sp., Setanta albimaculata n. sp., Stirexephanes albicoxis n. sp., and Stirexephanes rufopetiolaris n. sp. The new subspecies are: Allonotus rufus sumatrensis n. ssp., Amblyjoppa rufobalteata sumatera n. ssp., and Anisobas vietnamensis sabahensis n. ssp.
Vulgichneumon stegemanni (Heinrich, 1934) is transferred to the genus Virgichneumon Heinrich, 1977, n. stat.. For the following species the hitherto unknown ♂♂ are described: Barichneumonites properans (Tosquinet, 1903), Celebarches unicus Heinrich, 1934, Celebichneumon egregius Heinrich, 1934, Coelichneumon (Coelichneumon) lineiscutis Heinrich, 1966, Eccoptosage quadridentata (Cameron, 1905), Menkokia major (Heinrich, 1934), Nesostenodontus formosanus Cushman, 1937, Stenichneumonopsis albifasciatus Heinrich, 1934, Stirexephanes impictus Heinrich, 1934, Ulesta plagiata Heinrich, 1934, and Virgichneumon stegemanni (Heinrich, 1934).
All new species are described in detail and illustrated. For the known species of Celebarches Heinrich, a determination key is provided.
Optimizing the photon ratio of red, green, and blue LEDs for lettuce seedlings: a mixture design approach
Authors: Lim Eunjeong , Kim Jong-Ok , Oh Myung-Min
Published: November 2023

Background

Light control technology has been developed and studied for decades in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for successful crop production. The effects of the light spectrum on plant growth can vary because plants have spectral specific responses, and mixed light elicits interactive combination effects. Response surface methodology (RSM) can be utilized with the design of experiments to optimize a response influenced by multiple inputs with limited data. In this study, we aimed to identify the optimal photon ratio in combination of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for growing lettuce seedlings using RSM and a seedling-indicating parameter by performing a similarity analysis of response surfaces that elucidated the response tendency of different factors, such as light quality.

Results

The highest shoot fresh weight was obtained from the R treatment (red LED 100%) at the end of the seedling stage. However, the RGB141 (photon ratio of R:G:B = 1:4:1) treatment during the seedling stage resulted in the highest shoot fresh weight at the final harvest. The value of the leaf area multiplied by the leaf chlorophyll concentration (SPAD) was selected as the seedling-indicating parameter. The optimal RGB photon ratio that maximized this parameter was R:G:B = 30.6:44.0:25.4, and this ratio was verified by conducting identical cultivation experiments. During the first 6 days after transplanting, SPAD gradually increased in R-treated seedlings, while the optimal treatment maintained the value at a higher constant level, which supported our result of shoot fresh weight at harvest.

Conclusions

Thus, we confirmed that the mixture design method allowed us to optimize the combined RGB photon ratios for the seedling stage in order to maximize the growth index of mature lettuce plants and to select an appropriate seedling-indicating parameter that represents the final harvest results to benefit crop production in CEA.
Static Mechanics and Dynamic Analysis and Control of Bridge Structures Under Multi-Load Coupling Effects
Authors: Zhifang Ma , Zhuoyu Sun , Yuan Yuan
Published: November 2023

With the rapid development and wide application of large-span bridges, the problem of dynamics and safety control of bridge structures under multiple loads is becoming more and more prominent. To realize the dynamic analysis and mechanical control of the girder structure, this paper designs a new type of magnetorheological (MR) mechanical damper based on the mechanistic analytical method and establishes a coupled dynamics model of the vehicle-rail-MR mechanical damper. The simulation and validation results show that the error between the semi-analytical method and the finite element theory calculation results is only 1.0%, while the kinetic simulation is consistent with the measured frequency domain trend. The analytical results show that: After applying MR mechanical damper for mechanical control, the moment live load and shear values of side spans were reduced by 27.68% and 10.79%, respectively; and the maximum moment and shear values generated at the center pivot were reduced by 28.19% and 10.81%, respectively. After applying the mechanical damper, the stress distribution of the cable-stayed bridge is more balanced, and the maximum diagonal stress of the overall structure is reduced from 3.8 MPa to 2.9 MPa. After safety control, the root-mean-square (RMS) value of the mid-span displacement amplitude was reduced by 59.32% and the maximum value was reduced by 11.46%, which improved the stability of the girder dynamics. After mechanical control, the dynamic acceleration response of the beam within the span decreased between 2 and 8 seconds and increased between 8 and 10 seconds. The overall response fluctuated around −5 m/s2 with a relatively smooth trend.
A Novel Differential Quadrature Galerkin Method for Dynamic and Stability Behaviour of Bi-directional Functionally Graded Porous Micro Beams
Authors: Saimi Ahmed , Bensaid Ismail , Khouani Besma , Mazari Med Yassin , Houalef Ihab Eddine , Cheikh Abdelmadjid
Published: November 2023

The free vibration and buckling behaviours of 2D-FG porous microbeams are explored in this paper utilizing the Quasi-3D beam deformation theory based on the modified couple stress theory and a Differential Quadrature Galerkin Method (DQGM) systematically, as a combination of the Differential Quadrature Method (DQM) and the semi-analytical Galerkin method, which has used to reduce computational cost for problems in dynamics. The governing equations are obtained using the Lagrange’s principle. The mass and stiffness matrices are calculated using the weighting coefficient matrices given by the differential quadrature (DQ) and Gauss-Lobatto quadrature rules. The matrices are expressed in a similar form to that of the Differential Quadrature Method by introducing an interpolation basis on the element boundary of the Galerkin method. The sampling points are determined by the Gauss-Lobatto node method. The influence of the thickness-to-material length scale parameter (MLSP) on the nondimensional natural frequencies and nondimensional critical buckling loads of 2D-FG porous microbeams are investigated, along with the effects of the boundary condition, aspect ratio and gradient index. The results are validated with literature to establish the accuracy of the procedure described. This work will provide a numerical basis for the design of FG microstructures in the field of micromechanics. These results can be applied to the engineering design of porous FG microstructures.
La Ecología Política como comunidad de salvación
Authors: Rojas Agustín
Published: November 2023

En este trabajo, se intenta dar cuenta de la frondosa metafórica cultivada por la Ecología Política en torno a la crisis global que atraviesa a todas las dimensiones de la trama de la vida. Los conceptos de vida y medio ambiente, al ser historizados, revelan las estructuras por las cuales el ser humano se ha vinculado con el mundo. A partir de una historia intelectual, específicamente vinculada a la metaforología del filósofo alemán Hans Blumenberg, se examinará pues el trasfondo alegórico que subyace detrás de las ontologías ecologistas más radicales. En efecto, estas coinciden con un intento de metarrelato o Biodicea basado en la escenificación de un despliegue temporal escatológico signado por la catástrofe ambiental como destino irremediable y, al mismo tiempo, una “ecoutopía” en caso de reconfigurarse el ser-en-el-mundo. La Salvación se deposita, entonces, en la comunidad redimida del phatos capitalista funcionando retóricamente tanto como advertencia y esperanza respecto del porvenir.
A Study on the Analysis of Factors Affecting Assistive Technology Device Need for People with Disabilities: Focused on Human, Activity, and Environmental Factors
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Lee Sungyong , Lim Myungjoon , Ro Eunrae , Kim Dong A , Kweon Hyosun
Published: November 2023

It is important to consider the individual characteristics of Assistive Technology Device
(ATD) for assisting people with disabilities in their daily activities. A representative method
is to consider the four basic elements of Human, Activity, Assistive Technology Device,
and Environment when providing assistive technology services (HAAT model, Cook &
Hussey, 2002). In this study, the factors affecting the ATDs required by the people with
disabilities in Korea were analyzed by applying to the HAAT model. The top five ATDs
with high need were extracted, and the factors influencing the need for the top five ATDs
among people, activities, and environmental factors were analyzed by conducting binomial
logistic regression analysis. As a result of the analysis, the top 5 ATDs most needed by
the people with disabilities in Korea are cane, safety handle, powered wheelchair, electric scooter, and home modification. These results indicate that they mostly require ATDs for
activities of daily living related to mobility and movement. Age, disability grade, and whether
or not to use public transportation were analyzed as factors that had a statistically significant
effect on the need for ATDs. The limitation of this study is that there is a limitation in
generalizing the analysis results of this study because there is a possibility that sufficient
information on ATDs may not be provided when conducting a fact-finding survey of the
people with disabilities. Nevertheless, the results of this study suggest that it is necessary
to apply appropriate ATDs considering factors such as disability type, living environment,
and age. The results of this study are expected to be used as basic data for the application
of assistive devices suitable for the characteristics of the people with disabilities in Korea.
Assessment on the Efficiency of Flood Mitigation Measures
Authors:   River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kejuruteraan, Seri Ampangan, 14300  Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, Yusof Zuriyati , Saad Noor Aida ,   River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kejuruteraan, Seri Ampangan, 14300  Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, Abd Rahim Muhamad Syafiq ,   River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kejuruteraan, Seri Ampangan, 14300  Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, Kalimuthu Purany ,   River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kejuruteraan, Seri Ampangan, 14300  Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia, Wan Abdul Majid Wan Hazdy Azad ,   Design and Dam Division, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Kuala Lumpur 50626, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

Storms and floods are frequent occurrences that can disrupt communities and harm ecosystems. An effective flood management plan requires a decision-making process that balances financial, social, and environmental benefits. This paper provides an overview of a study that applied a decision-making process using engineering analysis to determine the most effective approach in selecting the most effective flood mitigation measures. This study used hydrodynamic modelling to determine the effectiveness of proposed measures, such as the construction of a flood wall and river improvement works. The results showed that the combination of both measures could provide 100 ARI level protection, reducing the flood area from 6.11 km2 to 0.00 km2 areas without flooding. The study highlights the importance of considering financial, social, and environmental benefits in selecting effective flood mitigation measures.
Language Translation from English to Malay in Solid Waste Engineering
Authors:   Manpower Department, Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The National University of Malaysia, Mohd Rodzi Rodzidah , Ahmad Basri Noor Ezlin ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The National University of Malaysia, Mohd Nopiah Zulkifli ,   Department of Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The National University of Malaysia
Published: November 2023

Engineering translations are dense with technical jargon and terms that necessitate linguistic and field expertise. The challenges arise from the requirement that the target texts be idiomatic and retain the same phrasing order, meaning, and nuances as the source text, which a layperson cannot translate directly. The Malay language is Malaysia’s official language. Because Malay is the official language in the governing and executive constitutions, the research instrument should be available in Malay. The purpose of this research is to translate from English to Malay a qualitative risk framework for solid waste engineering. On three psychometric scales, 26 items were translated using a back-translation method involving eight linguistic experts. The Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM) provided the primary translation, which was then reviewed by a panel of experts as a secondary translation. Next, content validation on a 5-point Likert scale was conducted with five civil engineering field experts to assess instrument structure and reliability agreement. To represent the expert validation process, a descriptive analysis of mean score agreement was performed. The studies discovered deviation losses in forward (8.98%) and backward (17.95%) translation. The results also revealed experts produce accurate translations, particularly the equivalents of engineering expressions, acronyms, measurements, and terminology. Eventually, expert consensus on six aspects was achieved for 27.8/30 (92.7%) and affirmed that the framework is valid and thus applicable. This paper recommends that translation requires quality control, which comprises three processes: conversion to the target language, comparison, and reconciliation by subject matter experts.
Taking the Person Seriously: Ethically Aware IS Research in the Era of Reinforcement Learning-Based Personalization
Authors: Greene Travis ,   Copenhagen Business School, Shmueli Galit ,   National Tsing Hua University, Ray Soumya ,   National Tsing Hua University
Published: November 2023

Advances in reinforcement learning and implicit data collection on large-scale commercial platforms
mark the beginning of a new era of personalization aimed at the adaptive control of human user
environments. We present five emergent features of this new paradigm of personalization that
endanger persons and societies at scale and analyze their potential to reduce personal autonomy,
destabilize social and political systems, and facilitate mass surveillance and social control, among
other concerns. We argue that current data protection laws, most notably the European Union’s
General Data Protection Regulation, are limited in their ability to adequately address many of these
issues. Nevertheless, we believe that IS researchers are well-situated to engage with and investigate
this new era of personalization. We propose three distinct directions for ethically aware
reinforcement learning-based personalization research uniquely suited to the strengths of IS
researchers across the sociotechnical spectrum.
Role of Vitamin D Supplementation with Liv-52 on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Carbon Tetrachloride (Ccl4) Induced Liver Disease in Wister Rats
Authors: Ponnazhagan K. , Lakshmi G. , B Sumanth Kumar , Sampson Ursula , Muninathan N.
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Liver disease is a significant global health concern, with a wide range of etiologies and adverse effects on overall health. Among the various causes of liver disease, exposure to hepatotoxins such as carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) has been widely studied. Inflammatory processes play a crucial role in the development and progression of liver disease. Inflammatory biomarkers, serve as important indicators of liver injury and can provide insights into the underlying inflammatory response. Therefore, identifying effective interventions that can modulate these inflammatory biomarkers holds great promise for the management of liver disease.  The goal of the current study was to examine the anti-inflammatory effects of vitamin D combined with Liv-52 on liver disease caused by CCl4. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar rats were given CCl4, twice a week for nine weeks, Liv-52 (1 mL/kg b.w), and vitamin D (500 IU/kg b.w) orally for nine weeks. The effects of vitamin D supplementation along with Liv-52 on inflammatory markers were estimated in the serum samples. Results:  When compared to control animals, it was discovered that the hepatotoxic carrying animals had higher serum concentrations of IL-6, TGF-β and TNF-α. Supplementation of vitamin D (group III) and Liv-52 (group IV) treated rats showed significantly reduced the levels of IL-6, TGF-β and TNF-α when compared with group II animals. The supplementation with combination of vitamin D and liv-52 more significantly reduced the levels of IL-6, TGF-β and TNF-α. The comparative analysis between group III vs IV, the protective function of vitamin D in-isolation is similar to the protection by Liv-52 in-isolation, there is no marker difference between the two and both have significant protection effect. Conclusion:  The results obtained indicate that the combination of vitamin D supplementation and Liv-52 exhibited beneficial effects on inflammatory biomarkers in CCl4-induced liver disease.
Produtividade do tremoço branco (Lupinus albus L.), cv. Comum em função da adubação foliar com micronutrientes
Authors: Barbosa Vanessa Kravutschke , Martins Gabriel Dias , Melo Heverton Fernando , Ohse Silvana
Published: November 2023

O cultivo de tremoço branco é incipiente no Brasil, mesmo apresentando aptidão para a região Sul durante o outono-inverno. A cultura pode ganhar expressão não só pelo seu potencial de uso como adubação verde e cobertura do solo, mas pela composição química de suas sementes. Nesse contexto, desenvolveu-se um experimento na região dos Campos Gerais, no estado do Paraná (PR) com objetivo de avaliar o efeito da aplicação foliar de micronutrientes e produtos comerciais constituídos de micronutrientes sobre o desenvolvimento e a produtividade da cultura do tremoço branco, dado que, os micronutrientes são exportados das áreas agrícolas sem a devida reposição, não existindo informações sobre o tema para a cultura. O experimento foi conduzido em blocos casualizados com 4 repetições, constando de 9 tratamentos (Controle, Zn, B, Cu, Mn, Zn+Cu+B+Mn, BRANDT® COMPLETO, SUPRA® e BIOPOWER®). As variáveis estande inicial, altura de planta na fase vegetativa, altura de planta na colheita, número de ramificações por planta, número de vagens por planta, número de sementes por vagem e a massa de 100 grãos não responderam à aplicação foliar de micronutrientes. A produtividade do tremoço branco aumentou em 42,82% (408,58 kg.ha-1) com a aplicação de Cu na dose de 300 g.ha-1 via foliar em duas parcelas. O tremoço branco foi hospedeiro da broca das axilas (Crocidosema aporema) e altamente suscetível a doenças. O tremoço branco revelou ser uma opção de cultura de outono-inverno para a região de Ponta Grossa (PR) quando se busca cobertura do solo e fixação biológica de nitrogênio.
Gestão da informação no contexto de smart campus: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Freire Laís De Paiva , Santos Silvio Martins , Ramos Ana Carolina Dutra , Milanez Alysson Filgueira , Lopes Kennedy Reurison , Maia David Candeia Medeiros
Published: November 2023

Smart Campus ou Campus Inteligente são nomenclaturas comuns utilizadas para definir um ambiente de estudos acadêmicos onde há alguma aplicação de novas tecnologias, tais como IoT (Intenet of Things) e Cloud Computing, para o benefício tanto da própria instituição de ensino como dos indivíduos que dela desfrutam. Esse trabalho tem por objetivo reunir informações de diversas fontes de pesquisa sobre essas tecnologias, bem como sobre o progresso que tem sido realizado envolvendo suas aplicações em campus de instituições de ensino e pesquisa. Esse levantamento contribui com a organização de conhecimentos, e a apresentação de lacunas de pesquisa e, assim, visando nortear e estimular novos projetos para câmpus inteligentes. Através de uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura, realizou-se uma busca em bases de dados para averiguar o que já foi publicado sobre a aplicação de gerência da informação no contexto de Smart Campus. Através da combinação de strings de busca, foi possível direcionar o retorno da pesquisa para atender ao escopo desejado. Os resultados apontam para grandes avanços e especial foco na área administrativa, no tocante a tomadas de decisão, realçando a disparidade em questão de quantidade de artigos provenientes de projetos no exterior, em especial o continente asiático, comparados ao resto do mundo. Verificou-se, por fim, a larga quantidade de propostas de aplicações sem, contudo, estudos práticos que demonstrassem sua eficiência, perfazendo 60% dos trabalhos analisados.
Orthorexia Nervosa as a Disorder of Less Intuition and Emotion Dysregulation
Authors: DEMİRGÜL Süleyman Agah , RİGÓ Adrien
Published: November 2023

Emotion regulation difficulties are a significant concern in the realm of eating disorders, serving as either contributing factors or ongoing challenges. While extensive research has explored these issues within prominent eating disorders like anorexia (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), there is a noticeable gap when it comes to understanding emotion regulation difficulties (ERD) and intuitive eating (IE) characteristics in the context of orthorexia nervosa (ON). This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by introducing a quantitative approach to investigate ERD and IE in a Turkish population affected by ON, involving 159 participants. The study's primary findings reveal that ON represents a non-adaptive eating behavior inherently marked by ERD. Notably, a significant gender difference was observed, indicating that men exhibit a higher likelihood of displaying orthorexic tendencies compared to women . Prior research has highlighted the importance of ERD and the absence of IE in the context of AN and BN. This study extends these findings to assert that these emotional factors also constitute critical criteria in the understanding and treatment of ON. Thus, clinicians should be attentive to the emotional aspects when addressing individuals affected by ON.
¿POR QUÉ SE APRUEBAN LAS NORMAS JURÍDICAS EN EL CONGRESO? ANÁLISIS SOCIOJURÍDICO DE LA CREACIÓN DE LAS NORMAS
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Colombia, Silva-García Germán , Ortega-Ruiz Luis Germán
Published: November 2023

The proposed thesis maintains that the bills or legislative acts that are processed in the Congress of the Republic of Colombia have a greater chance of being approved, in a way that is quite significant, depending on the status position of the parliamentarian who presents the legislative initiative or work as speaker of the same This implies that the members of parliament, senators and representatives to the chamber, are not equal to each other, since there would be congressmen with greater power and prestige than others, according to their status. The content of a project is important, but in many cases it can lose relevance, if it does not have the support represented in the authority that emanates from the power and prestige of the parliamentarian who postulates it. The research identifies which status systems have decisive influence and seeks to understand their origin and the reasons behind their influence. The investigation was carried out with the help of observing parliamentary activity and conducting in-depth interviews with congressmen and personnel from the UTL Legislative Work Units.
EROSION RATE ESTIMATION IN KUALA TERENGGANU COASTLINE FOR SUSTAINABLE COASTAL COMMUNITY
Authors: Abdul Rahim Haris , Adnan Nor Aizam , Mohd Fazly Amri , Ariffin Effi Helmy
Published: November 2023

Kuala Terengganu is located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and its coastline has been attracting various economic activities such as tourism, agriculture, and food industries. However, studies regarding erosion management for the populated sustainable community in Terengganu remain lacking. The purpose of this study was to quantify coastal erosion using geospatial and statistical approaches. It involved the utilisation of high-resolution SPOT-5 satellite imagery and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor the coastline changes along Kampung Batu Rakit to Pantai Tok Jembal in Kuala Terengganu. This study proves that the geospatial technique based on high-resolution UAV and SPOT-5 images is suitable for the determination and analysis of coastline erosion.
EVALUATING THE TOD POTENTIAL OF LRT STATIONS IN MALAYSIA USING THE TOD INDEX
Authors: Khalid Nurul Shakila , Samsudin Noor Aimran
Published: November 2023

The fundamental principle of railway development is that rail stations are not merely nodes where people change from one mode of transport to another but also places where spatial concentrations of high-value activity are recognised as positively impacting cities. This can be a similar definition of transit-oriented development: integrating land uses (mixed-use activities) and transportation systems to improve urban issues, especially traffic congestion. This paper aims to quantitatively assess the current transit nodes using the TOD index by evaluating the standard criteria of the 5Ds that determine TOD levels. The TOD index was calculated for areas of 69 stations on the LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling and LRT Kelana Jaya Lines. Some stations are indicated as having a potential TOD but a poor built environment and accessibility, depending on the TOD index's value. With these results, the recommendations to improve TOD planning and implementation can become effective for each station, depending on its built environment factors and typologies. Therefore, using the TOD index, the study offers insights into the station's potential for TOD implementation at rail station development. It put forward recommendations for enhancing TOD planning and implementation towards a better passenger experience, optimising each station's potential, and achieving the objective of TOD implementation in the first place.
POVERTY AND WELL-BEING: THE SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING STATUS OF POOR CHILDREN IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Authors: Sulaiman Sabri , Abu Bakar Norsuhaily , Tun Ismail Wan Nor Azilawanie , Mohd Pauzi Hezzrin , Tuan Sembok Tuan Muhammad Zukri
Published: November 2023

Poverty has a devastating impact on the subjective well-being of urban children. Policymakers, social workers, economists, and researchers employ subjective well-being measurement in policy formulation, improving living conditions, and welfare, and addressing the essential needs, health, environmental, social relationship, and emotional and psychological needs of poor children. Subjective well-being indicators consist of dimensions such as life satisfaction affects life experience, emotion, psychological well-being, and social relationship well-being. All these indicators are crucial in understanding children's needs, and important in policy formulation. This paper will discuss the subjective well-being of poor children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The discussion can be a direction for future researchers to conduct a similar study.
MEASURING TOURIST PREFERENCES AND BEHAVIOR TOWARD SMART TOURISM DESTINATION PLANNING
Authors: Azmadi Aznor Sarah Aqilah , Abdul Hamid Maisarah , Hanafiah Mohd Hafiz , Hariani Dina , Mior Shariffuddin Nur Shahirah
Published: November 2023

This research examines how tourists perceive and engage with technology and sustainability concepts, particularly in relation to their utilization of QR codes at tourist sites. The investigation conducted by the researchers explores four key factors hypothesized to influence tourists' preferences and behaviors regarding technology: a) habits, b) risks, c) sustainability attitude, and d) motivation. An online survey was completed by 316 participants, including both locals and foreign visitors to the KL QR Trail. The data was collected between January and March 2022 and analyzed using the SmartPLS 3.1.1 software. The findings reveal that tourists' habits and sustainability attitudes influence significantly on their satisfaction, while motivation and risks were found to be insignificant predictors. Furthermore, customer satisfaction was found to influence behavioral intention. These outcomes underscore the significance of tourists' established habits and sustainability commitments for the effective implementation of smart tourism initiatives. Additionally, this study contributes to the comprehension of technology acceptance model and its integration with sustainability attitudes, particularly as it pertains to the adoption of QR codes at tourist destinations.
MEDIATION ROLE OF INTENTION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ATTITUDE-BEHAVIOR RELATIONSHIP
Authors: Tun Ismail Wan Nor Azilawanie , Kamarudin Mohd Khairul Amri , Awang Noh Normah , Abu Bakar Norsuhaily , Ibrahim Asmawi
Published: November 2023

The issues related to environmental quality have plagued the minds, harmony and well-being of all humankind. The mentioned environmental issues involve crucial aspects directly related to the behaviour and lifestyle of societies that prioritize economic and material development over environmental conservation for future generations. Therefore, this study aims to assess the role of intention in the relationship between attitude and environmental behaviour. A survey design with a quantitative approach was used in this study. The study focused on rural area located in contaminated river basins in the state of Terengganu. Using a cluster sampling technique, cross-sectional self-report data were collected from residents living within a 500-meter radius of Terengganu's categorized polluted river (n = 373). This study employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate the proposed relations between the variables. The findings indicated that intention was a mediating variable in the relationship between attitude and environmental behaviour. The results also discovered that the information exposure through media does not act as a moderator between intention and environmental behaviour. Raising environmental awareness and practicing sustainable behaviors are essential to strengthening a country's capacity for sustainable development and cultivate a responsible and environmentally concerned society.
THE EFFECTS OF SEASONALITY ON MICE TOURISM DEMAND IN JORDAN
Authors: Momani Hazim Ryad , Mat Som Ahmad Puad , Al Qassem Amer , Muhammad Salim Muhammad Arfin , Eppang Buntu Marannu
Published: November 2023

Seasonal tourism is a set of influences that determines tourism demand, and it is defined as the movement of tourists caused by climate and institutional changes. Most tourist destinations in the world are affected by seasonal phenomena. Destinations with high seasonal variability often face various challenges, such as high costs, overcrowding, and inadequate infrastructure in peak seasons, while in low seasons, the challenges are low numbers of tourists, lack of services and job opportunities. Thus, the purpose of this article is to investigate how Jordan's MICE tourism demand is affected by seasonality. A quantitative research method was applied in this study by distributing a survey to 331 respondents among domestic and international tourists who visited Amman, stayed in a hotel at least one night and participated in meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) activities, using a non-probability sampling technique. Data was analysed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 and Smart PLS software. The results of the study exhibited a significant and positive effect between two aspects of tourism seasonality (political and economic) and MICE tourism. The study indicates that MICE tourism is quite beneficial for the economy of a country to generate demand and to stimulate the tourism industry. MICE tourism that takes place should be systematically planned and developed, and should be established as tourist attractions, catalyst for further development, image builders and animators of the destination. Their success is mostly due to the backing of accommodations of a suitable caliber, the close coordination between travel agents, the accessibility of detailed information about events and related activities, and most crucially, effective marketing initiatives.
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) FOR EARLY-BUILT RAIL-BASED TRANSIT STATIONS: POSSIBLE OR PLAUSIBLE?
Authors: Abdullah Yusfida Ayu , Zanudin Khalid , Marzukhi Marlyana Azyyati , Nawawi Fatin Nabilah , Jamaluddin Nor Baizura
Published: November 2023

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) embraces many principles, and is believed to be beneficial in tackling the issues of urban transportation. Some of the main dilemmas are urban accessibility, traffic congestion, and the efficacy of the public transportation system. In Malaysia, the TOD concept was introduced in 2005, much later after Calthorpe embarked on the idea. Rail-based public transport emerged much earlier in Malaysia to meet the demands for public transportation. To date, it is still debatable whether these transit stations deliver on the principles of TOD. Hence, to determine that, this study examined two transit stations that were developed way before the TOD concept was executed in the country. The aim was to evaluate the core areas of Subang Jaya Commuter Station and Tun Sambanthan Monorail Station, based on their components and features, in relation to TOD principles, and to examine the possibility of these early-built transit stations in becoming an ideal TOD. The study evaluated the land use components using the Case Study Method, together with the existence of several principles, namely “connectivity”, “facilities”, “safety” and “comfort”. Results indicated that both transit stations reflect some of the TOD measures, but these are not comprehensive throughout the 400m radius of the core areas. The stations have potential, but require a systematic approach to achieve TOD ideals since both areas are saturated with development, and making changes to land use may not be straightforward.
A patient-centered care for the management of children with rare diseases: collaboration between physicians, nurses, and patients
Authors: Boyarchuk O.R. , Antoniuk I.M.
Published: November 2023

The purpose of our study was to determine the effective strategies of patient-centered care for children with rare diseases and the role of healthcare professionals’ collaboration with patients in implementing this approach. Patient-centered care, which revolves around respecting patients’ values, preferences and needs, involving their families and friends, coordinating and integrating the care, promoting awareness, communication, and education, ensuring physical comfort, emotional support, and reducing fear and anxiety of patients, continuity and accessibility, has emerged as the most effective model of medical care for patients with rare diseases. To successfully implement this approach, it is crucial to have a targeted institutional policy with the active involvement of both institutional leaders and healthcare professionals in cooperation with patient organizations. This collaboration helps understand and address patients’ needs, set specific goals and objectives, and enhance medical staff education and patient awareness, which are integral to the effectiveness of the approach. Family-oriented rounds as a form of patient-centered care contribute to increased patient satisfaction, improved communication between medical staff and patients/families, reduced stress levels associated with hospitalization, increased patient awareness and safety, and facilitate collaborative decision-making regarding diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning. Coordination of care for patients with rare diseases is a fundamental aspect of integrated care across different levels. Through collaboration between the medical community and patient organizations, significant progress has been made in improving the diagnosis and treatment of rare disease patients, implementing evidence-based treatment standards, and incorporating best global practices. The cooperation with international professional and patient organizations since the first days of Russian aggression against Ukraine has been invaluable in saving the lives of patients with rare diseases and serious conditions.
Preoperative fasting among children who undergoing surgery
Authors: Hassouneh Ola , Al-Oran Haytham , Al-Smadi Eman , Qzih Eman
Published: November 2023

Background. This review aims to discuss the definition of preoperative fasting in terms of gastric emptying in children prepared for surgery, to discuss the conflict between preoperative fasting duration and volume, and to explain the benefits and hazards associated with fasting which may contribute to physical distress or well-being. Materials and methods. A search in CINAHL, EBSCO, Science Direct, Google Scholar, PubMed, and the MЕDLINE database was conducted. The search generated 150 articles, 17 articles were included in this review. Results. The review revealed that preoperative fasting is one of the safe measures that should be concerned by all health care providers, at the same time focusing on the comprehensive assessment before surgery which helps in the prediction of hazards that may expose children to dangers. Conclusions. A major conflict is to have a policy for preoperative fasting, so new guidelines for children who undergo surgery should be applied and implemented.
Regulation of microRNA with food. Part 1. Food of plant origin
Authors: Abaturov A.E. , Babуch V.L.
Published: November 2023

Тhe scientific review presents the mechanisms of microRNA regulation of biological processes in the human body with the help of food products of plant origin. To write the article, information was searched using Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Global Health, The Cochrane Library databases. The obtained information on dietary microRNAs is organized into the Dietary MicroRNA Databases (http://sbbi.unl.edu/dmd/), which is a repository for archiving and analyzing structural and functional microRNAs that enter the human body with food. It is stated that exogenous plant miRNAs entering the body with food are present in blood serum, tissues of humans and various animals, and regulate the expression of target genes. More than 50 miRNAs of plant origin have been identified in human blood serum using next-generation sequencing. The authors list some representatives from the multitude of dietary plant miRNAs. It is emphasized that several miRNAs show their functional activity both in plants and in mammals and easily overcome physiological barriers (miR-155, miR-168 and miR-854). Scientists believe that the ambiguous effect of plant products on the expression of human microRNA was shown by the results of a study conducted in vegetarians. Thus, with a comprehensive review using the latest information search databases, it was found that in modern scientific literature, the authors determine the horizontal transfer of numerous microRNA molecules from plants to the human body. Exogenous xenogenic xenomiRs are identified in most samples of human tissues and biological fluids. Entering the body together with food, they can significantly change the structure of the human transcriptome. Food products not only bring xenogeneic miRNAs, but also act as modulators of the endogenous miRNA generation by cells of the human body.
Historical Nihilism and the Conflict and Reconstruction of Social Memory
Authors: Wei Bin
Published: November 2023

Social memory plays a crucial role in fostering unity and harmony within a nation and its people. However, in the present era, the surreptitious emergence of historical nihilism threatens to introduce destabilizing elements into society. Consequently, these two phenomena exert vastly divergent influences on the values of a society, giving rise to antagonism and conflict. This paper seeks to explore the conflict between historical nihilism and social memory, identify its roots, and delineate a path towards resolution, culminating in the reconstruction of social memory in this new era. Such reconstruction aims to safeguard social stability and foster national development as part of the country's second centennial goals. The paper delves into theoretical exposition, an analysis of the conflict between these two entities, and the quest for a viable solution, all with the aim of mitigating the adverse effects of historical nihilism, reconstructing social memory, and promoting societal stability.
Disease Prediction by Tongue Classification using CNN
Authors: Kale Himanshu
Published: November 2023

Abstract: The integration of traditional medicine and modern technology has opened new avenues for disease prediction and diagnosis. In this study, we explore the use of tongue classification as a non-invasive and cost-effective approach to predict and diagnose various diseases. Tongue images were collected from a diverse patient population and processed to extract relevant features. Machine learning algorithms were employed to classify these tongue images into disease categories, yielding promising results. The study's findings demonstrate the potential of tongue classification as an efficient diagnostic tool, with implications for early disease detection and personalized healthcare. This research offers insights into the fusion of traditional medical knowledge with cutting-edge technology, highlighting the possibilities of enhancing healthcare through innovative interdisciplinary approaches.
Brain-Storming to Detect Brain Disorders
Authors: Srivastava Rishabh , Singh Siddhant , Yadav Ujjawal
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Brain disorders represent a significant and growing global health challenge, encompassing a spectrum of conditions ranging from neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to various neuropsychiatric disorders. Timely and accurate detection of brain disorders is crucial for enabling prompt interventions, tailoring appropriate treatments, and improving the overall quality of life for affected individuals. This research paper explores an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to enhance the process of brain disorder detection through the integration of brainstorming techniques and advanced machine learning algorithms. The research delves into the adaptability and effectiveness of brainstorming techniques for brain disorder detection, leveraging diverse data sources such as clinical records, genetic information, and patient histories. The study presents various brainstorming techniques that are utilised to analyse, identify and arrive at the best possible methodology that can be used for the detection of brain disorders.
God’s Brain
Authors: Steklis H. Dieter
Published: November 2023

A review of the book God’s brain by Lionel Tiger and Michael McGuire (2010).
Smiling and Laughter in Naturally Occurring Dyadic Interactions: Relationship to Conversation, Body Contacts, and Displacement Activities
Authors: Méhu Marc
Published: November 2023

Although research suggests that different types of smiles have different meaning, and possibly different functions, observational evidence to support that claim is relatively rare. The present study reports ethological observations on the frequency of smiling and laughter during naturally occurring dyadic interactions taking place in bars and cafés. Smiles were classified along two dimensions: spontaneous/deliberate and open/closed. Younger individuals displayed more laughter, spontaneous smiles and open smiles. People tended to smile more to individuals of their own sex and this was particularly salient for closed smiles, which appeared at significantly higher rates in male dyads. Different forms of smiles and laughter also varied with the behavioural context, characterized in this study by conversation time, displacement activities, and body contacts. The present findings also suggest that laughter plays a role in regulating partners’ speech. This article supports the assumption that different forms of smiles have different functions in social relationships: Open and spontaneous smiles could be related to affiliation/bondings; whereas closed and deliberate smiles could be related to the regulation of status-based social interactions. The relationship between smiling and laughter is also discussed.
Hue and Luminosity of Human Skin: A Visual Cue for Gender Recognition and Other Mental Tasks
Authors: Frost Peter
Published: November 2023

Face recognition takes place within a distinct heritable module of the brain and includes the ability to distinguish between male and female human faces. To identify gender, this module targets a number of sexually dimorphic features, particularly the hue and luminosity of facial skin. Men look browner and ruddier in hue because melanin and blood are more present in their skin’s outer tissues. Women have a higher luminous contrast between their facial skin and their lips and eyes. Hue seems to provide a “fast channel” for gender recognition. If the observer is too far away or the lighting too dim, the brain switches to the “slow channel” and targets luminosity. In addition to assisting gender recognition, the skin’s hue and luminosity may also alter the observer’s mental state in a number of areas, ranging from sexual attraction to emotional distancing.
On A Group Involving The Automorphism of The Janko Group J2
Authors: Basheer Ayoub
Published: November 2023

The Janko sporadic simple group J2 has an automorphism group 2. Using the electronic Atlas of Wilson [22], the group J2:2 has an absolutely irreducible module of dimension 12 over F2. It follows that a split extension group of the form 2^12:(J2:2) := G exists. In this article we study this group, where we compute its conjugacy classes and character table using the coset analysis technique together with Clifford-Fischer Theory. The inertia factor groups of G will be determined by analysing the maximal subgroups of J2:2 and maximal of the maximal subgroups of J2:2 together with various other information. It turns out that the character table of G is a 64×64 real valued matrix, while the Fischer matrices are all integer valued matrices with sizes ranging from 1 to 6.