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Implementation of Multicultural Values in Islamic Religious Education Teaching Materials at SMAN 1 Nganjuk
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah , Junaidi Junaidi , Hendawi Manal
Published: October 2023

Research This is field research with use approach qualitative case study for identify contained multicultural values in PAI and BK teaching materials . Besides that's the goal study This Also reveal How values mentioned implemented  to in learning in class. For this reason, this research leads to the documentation of learning tools for Islamic religious education and the data is analyzed using an interactive model from Miles and Huberman.. Results from study This is PAI textbook at SMA Negeri I Nganjuk normatively trying _ accommodate found multicultural values includes a) Attitude democracy b) Tolerance and c) Anti- violence. In context delivery mark Multicultural in class . PAI learning, Islamic religious education teachers at SMA 1 try to synergize these multicultural elements that are adapted to the material and learning objectives , so that in the learning process in the classroom a multicultural nuance grows
The Impact of Strategic Thinking on Risk Management: The Moderating Role of Organizational Support at Omani Construction Companies
Authors: Hamood Alhasani Abdullah , Jaralla Alkshali Shaker
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to measure the impact of strategic thinking dimensions (strategic intent, systemic perception, deriving hypotheses, thinking in time and seizing opportunities) on risk management dimensions (risk identification, risk assessment, risk response and risk control) at Omani contracting companies. The study also aims to clarify the moderating role of organizational support in improving the impact of strategic thinking on risk management for these companies.

The study population consisted of (205) Omani contracting companies. The comprehensive survey method was adopted, where (205) questionnaires were distributed, with (149) questionnaires valid for statistical analysis being retrieved. The study adopted the quantitative descriptive approach. Regression coefficient and hierarchical regression

were used among other statistical methods to analyze the study data.

The study results indicated high levels of strategic thinking, except for deriving hypotheses, as well as high levels of risk management. The levels of practicing organizational support varied between high and medium levels. The results also showed a significant impact of strategic thinking on risk management, in terms of seizing opportunities, systemic perception and deriving hypotheses, while this impact was not significant for strategic intent and thinking in time. In addition, the results indicated a moderating role for organizational support in improving the impact of strategic thinking on risk management.

In light of the results, the researchers recommended the managements of Omani contracting companies, in order to raise the levels of strategic thinking, risk management and organizational support and achieve a balance between them, to work on developing the directors’ capacities to look ahead, encourage directors to prepare scenarios and assumptions, use advanced risk control systems and establish a reward system in line with the contributions made by employees.
The Quality of Competitive Information and Its Role in Achieving Organizational Excellence in the Palestinian Renewable-energy Companies
Authors: M. Meshmesh Ashraf , M. Hassouna Yasser
Published: October 2023

This study aims to show the role of the competitive-information quality in the Palestinian renewable-energy companies in achieving organizational excellence. This study used a questionnaire as a tool to collect information from the study sample which consists of 123 employees working at the Palestinian renewable-energy companies in the Gaza Strip. This study uses the comprehensive survey, putting all members of the study population as a sample under analysis. Moreover, the researchers relied on the descriptive analytical approach. The study reached that the content criterion is a higher criterion for the quality of competitive information in affecting organizational excellence than the temporal and formal criteria. The results reflected that the study population's perspective is that all of the competitive-information quality criteria are widely available at the Palestinian renewable-energy companies. The results also showed that the study population highly approved that the companies are seeking organizational excellence. The study recommended to find an information team within the Palestinian renewable-energy companies specialized in evaluating solar systems according to the criteria of competitive-information quality and its three dimensions (temporal, content and formal criteria). In other words, the higher the degrees of the criteria of quality of the competitive information, the higher the organizational excellence and vice versa.
On Banach spaces of regulated functions of several variables. An analogue of the Riemann integral
Authors: Baranov V.N. , Rodionov V.I. , Rodionova A.G.
Published: October 2023

The paper introduces the concept of a regulated function of several variables $f\colon X\to\mathbb R$, where $X\subseteq \mathbb R^n$. The definition is based on the concept of a special partition of the set $X$ and the concept of oscillation of the function $f$ on the elements of the partition. It is shown that every function defined and continuous on the closure $X$ of the open bounded set $X_0\subseteq\mathbb R^n$, is regulated (belongs to the space $\langle{\rm G(}X),\|\cdot\ |\rangle$). The completeness of the space ${\rm G}(X)$ in the $\sup$-norm $\|\cdot\|$ is proved. This is the closure of the space of step functions. In the second part of the work, the space ${\rm G}^J(X)$ is defined and studied, which differs from the space ${\rm G}(X)$ in that its definition uses $J$-partitions instead of partitions, whose elements are Jordan measurable open sets. The properties of the space ${\rm G}(X)$ listed above carry over to the space ${\rm G}^J(X)$. In the final part of the paper, the notion of $J$-integrability of functions of several variables is defined. It is proved that if $X$ is a Jordan measurable closure of an open bounded set $X_0\subseteq\mathbb R^n$, and the function $f\colon X\to\mathbb R$ is Riemann integrable, then it is $J$-integrable. In this case, the values of the integrals coincide. All functions $f\in{\rm G}^J(X)$ are $J$-integrable.
On a cube and subspace projections
Authors: Boykov A.A. , Seliverstov A.V.
Published: October 2023

We consider the arrangement of vertices of a unit multidimensional cube, an affine subspace, and its orthogonal projections onto coordinate subspaces. Upper and lower bounds on the subspace dimension are given under which some orthogonal projection always preserves the incidence relation between the subspace and cube vertices. Some oblique projections are also considered. Moreover, a brief review of the history of the development of multidimensional descriptive geometry is given. Analytic and synthetic methods in geometry diverged since the 17th century. Although both synthesis and analysis are tangled, from this time forth many geometers as well as engineers keep up a nice distinction. One can find references to the idea of higher-dimensional spaces in the 18th-century works, but proper development has been since the middle of the 19th century. Soon such works have appeared in Russian. Next, mathematicians generalized their theories to many dimensions. Our new results are obtained by both analytic and synthetic methods. They illustrate the complexity of pseudo-Boolean programming problems because reducing the problem dimension by orthogonal projection meets obstacles in the worst case.
On the growth of solutions of complex linear differential equations with analytic coefficients in $\overline{\mathbb{C}}\backslash\{z_{0}\}$ of finite logarithmic order
Authors: Dahmani Abdelkader , Belaïdi Benharrat
Published: October 2023

In this article, we study the growth of solutions of homogeneous and non-homogeneous complex linear differential equations where the coefficients are analytic functions in the extended complex plane except a finite singular point with finite logarithmic order. We extend some previous results obtained very recently by Fettouch and Hamouda.
On one semi-analytical approximation of the normal derivative of the simple layer potential near the boundary of a two-dimensional domain
Authors: Ivanov D.Yu.
Published: October 2023

On the basis of piecewise quadratic interpolation, semi-analytical approximations of the normal derivative of the simple layer potential near and on the boundary of a two-dimensional domain are obtained. To calculate the integrals formed after the interpolation of the density function, exact integration over the variable $\rho=(r^{2}-d^{2})^{1/2} $ is used, where $d$ and $r$ are the distances from the observed point to the boundary of the domain and to the boundary point of integration, respectively. The study proves the stable convergence of such approximations with cubic velocity uniformly near the boundary of the class $C^{5}$, as well as on the boundary itself. It is also proved that, by analogy with the exact function, the approximations suffer a discontinuity at the boundary, the magnitude of which is proportional to the values of the interpolated density function, but they can be extended on the boundary to functions that are continuous either on a closed internal border domain or on a closed external one. Theoretical conclusions about uniform convergence are confirmed by the results of calculating the normal derivative near the boundary of a unit circle.
Inverse problems for the beam vibration equation with involution
Authors: Imanbetova A.B. , Sarsenbi Abdissalam , Seilbekov Bolat
Published: October 2023

This article considers inverse problems for a fourth-order hyperbolic equation with involution. The existence and uniqueness of a solution of the studied inverse problems is established by the method of separation of variables. To apply the method of separation of variables, we prove the Riesz basis property of the eigenfunctions for a fourth-order differential operator with involution in the space ${{L}_{2}}(-1,1)$. For proving theorems on the existence and uniqueness of a solution, we widely use the Bessel inequality for the coefficients of expansions into a Fourier series in the space ${{L}_{2}}(-1,1)$. A significant dependence of the existence of a solution on the equation coefficient $\alpha$ is shown. In each of the cases $\alpha <-1$, $\alpha >1$, $-1<\alpha<1$ representations of solutions in the form of Fourier series in terms of eigenfunctions of boundary value problems for a fourth-order equation with involution are written out.
A hybrid model of population dynamics with refuge-regime: regularization and self-organization
Authors: Kirillov A.N. , Sazonov A.M.
Published: October 2023

A mathematical model of the dynamics of the predator and prey populations in the form of a hybrid dynamical system consisting of two two-dimensional systems switching between each other is proposed. Switching of the systems allows us to reproduce a special refuge-regime when the prey number is very small and predators have complications to find preys. The sliding modes are studied using Filippov approach. Regularization of the system by using two switching lines to avoid chattering is provided. For the regularized model the limit sets are established. A scenario of the system self-organization preventing the unbounded populations' growth is proposed. A sensitivity study is carried out with respect to a parameter defining the switching lines. An important result of the research is that sufficiently small changing of the switching lines does not change the qualitative behavior of the system.
On some sets sufficient for holomorphic continuation of functions with generalized boundary Morera property
Authors: Kytmanov A.M. , Myslivets S.G.
Published: October 2023

This article considers continuous functions defined on the boundary of a bounded domain $D$ in $\mathbb C^n$, $n>1$, and having a generalized boundary Morera property. The question of the existence of a holomorphic continuation of such functions into the domain $D$ for some sufficient sets $\Gamma$ of complex lines intersecting the germ of the generating manifold lying inside the domain is investigated.
Quotient and transversal mappings for topological quasigroups
Authors: Ludkowski S.V.
Published: October 2023

This article is devoted to studying the structure of topological left (or right) quasigroups, which play a great role in noncommutative geometry. Quotient and transversal mappings are important in the theory of differentiable manifolds and topological manifolds. Their transversal and quotient mappings are investigated. Necessary and sufficient conditions for their continuity are scrutinized. Examples are given. Homogeneous spaces are investigated related to topological quasigroups and their subquasigroups. For this purpose, the products of special types of topological left (or right) quasigroups, which are called smashed, are investigated. They are used to describe an extensive family of topological nondiscrete left (or right) quasigroups for which transversal mappings are continuous.
Integration of the negative order Korteweg-de Vries equation by the inverse scattering method
Authors: Urazboev G.U. , Baltaeva I.I. , Ismoilov O.B.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we consider the integration of the negative order Korteweg-de Vries equation by the inverse scattering method. The evolution of the spectral data of the Sturm-Liouville operator with a potential associated with the solution of the negative order Korteweg-de Vries equation is determined. The obtained results make it possible to apply the method of inverse scattering problem to solve the negative order Korteweg-de Vries equation in the class of rapidly decreasing functions.
Generation of adaptive hexahedral meshes from surface and voxel geometric models
Authors: Karavaev A.S. , Kopysov S.P.
Published: October 2023

We present a modification of the developed hexahedral mesh generator from voxel data which allows constructing adaptive computational meshes. Construction of the refinement field is based on geometry features of the described model when it has a large thickness difference in dimensions or small and thin areas. A universal criterion for cells refinement is proposed which gives the possibility of its use in the case of volumetric (voxel) and surface (STL) representations of the model geometry. The refinement templates that provide conformal mesh closure are described. The results of the algorithm performance are given.
ADICCIÓN A LA RED SOCIAL TIK TOK EN JÓVENES UNIVERSITARIOS
Authors: TREJOS-GIL CARLOS ANDRÉS , Tordecilla-Pájaro Carla Cristina , Mena Mena Daniela
Published: October 2023

Introducción: El uso de las redes sociales se ha transformado en uno de los fenómenos más influyentes pero desafiantes para el sistema sociosanitario debido al COVID 19, un virus pandémico que afectó al mundo y tuvo en jaque a la humanidad. Durante esta etapa se evidenció un incremento del uso de redes sociales, donde hace parte Tik Tok, una de las más famosas, ya que tiene en sus usuarios a miles de millones de seguidores en todo el mundo, siendo los jóvenes el grupo de mayor riesgo a las amenazas que trae consigo a causa de que son personas curiosas y las que más se conectan a internet a través de distintos dispositivos y usos por mayor cantidad de tiempo que el resto de la población. Metodología: El objetivo es validar una escala que mida la adicción a Tik Tok correlacionada con los síntomas de ansiedad o depresión. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de tipo correlacional con técnica principal el análisis factorial exploratorio con fiabilidad (α = 0,75) a una muestra poblacional de 381 estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Medellín. Resultados: Los resultados evidencian que la escala quedó construida por 33 ítems en 6 factores con cargas factoriales superiores a 0,40 con varianza acumulada del 52,75% las variables están relacionadas entre sí (p = 0,000) y (KMO = 0,84). Discusión: el componente 1 denominado ansiedad, conexión y Tik Tok es el que más explica con 11,17% el fenómeno analizado, este descubrimiento confirma nuestra hipótesis y coincide con lo encontrado en la mayoría de trabajos estudiados en esta investigación. Conclusiones: Se concluye que el instrumento es fiable, válido y óptimo para medir la adicción a Tik Tok durante el confinamiento por trastornos de ansiedad y depresión en los jóvenes y adolescente universitarios.
Entuzjazm jako motywator działań pomocowych wobec uchodźców z Ukrainy: analiza związku między entuzjazmem a udzielaniem pomocy w modelu emocjonalnego wyboru
Authors: Matuszewski Paweł , Bieliński Jacek
Published: October 2023

Celem badania jest odpowiedź na pytanie o znaczenie entuzjazmu w podejmowaniu działań pomocowych na rzecz ukraińskich uchodźców w pierwszych tygodniach po rosyjskiej agresji w 2022 roku. Zbadano, w jaki sposób przekonania i postawy dotyczące imigracji, Ukraińców, zachowań pomocowych otoczenia i ekspozycja na informacje o sytuacji na Ukrainie i uchodźcach wiązały się z entuzjazmem i udzielaniem pomocy uchodźcom. W artykule zaproponowano nową konceptualizację i operacjonalizację pojęcia entuzjazmu. Jako punkt wyjścia do skonstruowania modelu empirycznego wykorzystano koncepcję emocjonalnego wyboru Jona Elstera. Zmiennymi wyjaśnianymi były pomoc finansowa i pomoc rzeczowa. Efekt entuzjazmu był kontrolowany przez zmienne społeczno-demograficzne a także zmienne świadomościowe. W analizach wykorzystano regresję logistyczną przeprowadzoną na danych z autorskiego badania CAWI obejmującego ogólnopolską próbę 1041 dorosłych Polaków. Wnioski potwierdzają użyteczność modelu teoretycznego, a także zastosowanej konceptualizacji oraz operacjonalizacji entuzjazmu. Zauważono różnice między czynnikami sprzyjającymi pomocy rzeczowej i finansowej. Ponadto, zidentyfikowano nowe kierunki badań nad entuzjazmem i jego rolą w wyjaśnianiu zjawisk społecznych.
Effect of Red Bajakah Tampala Flavonoid Concentration as Antibacterial on Bacillus subtilis
Authors: Hafifah Devika Khoirul , Suparno Suparno
Published: October 2023

Red bajakah tampala (Spatholobus littoralis Hassk.) is one type of bajakah that the Dayak people use as traditional medicine. Red bajakah tampala roots contain chemical compounds, namely flavonoids, which have antibacterial activity. This study aims to determine the effect of flavonoid concentration of red bajakah tampala root extract on the inhibitory power of Bacillus subtilis bacteria and the length of survival time. Bajakah root extract is obtained by decoctation method. The flavonoid content contained in bajakah extract was determined using the visible spectrophotometric method. The particle size was determined by a particle size analyzer (PSA), and the inhibition was tested by the Kirby Bauer technique. In an effort to identify bajakah root extract, density, viscosity, and refractive index were measured. The test results using the visible spectrophotometric method showed that the sample had a flavonoid concentration of 16.28 ppm. Meanwhile, the PSA test results showed that the particle size of bajakah extract was 94.6 nm. The antibacterial test results showed that the diameter of the clear zone increased from (6.23 ± 0.03) mm to (7.18 ± 0.06) mm according to the increase in flavonoid concentration from 10 ppm to 30 ppm. The ability of bajakah extract to survive in inhibiting bacteria varied from 48 hours to 72 hours. The results of measurements of density, viscosity, and refractive index are (0,960  0,002) gram/cm3, (0,890  0,010) , dan 1,3350  0,0005 respectively.
Keywords: Bacillus subtilis; decoctation; flavonoids; Red bajakah tampala
Pendampingan Asertif Terhadap Remaja Korban Pelecehan Seksual di DPPPA Palembang
Authors: Fahreza Afin , Fahreza Afin
Published: October 2023

The increasing incidence of sexual harassment against adolescents, including sexual harassment against adolescent girls, highlights the need to protect adolescents. Sexual crimes against adolescents are a form of violence committed by adults to satisfy their sexual desires. Sexual violence includes sexual exploitation in the form of prostitution or pornography, fondling, forcing adolescents to touch another person's genitals, sexual intercourse, rape, sexual intercourse with another person same blood (incest) and sodomy. The method used specifically is a very assertive counseling approach, which seeks to support clients who have experienced sexual violence by giving them the space to express their rights, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs directly, honestly and respectfully. Results from mentoring activities suggest that mentoring programs aimed at increasing the self-confidence of victims of sexual harassment can influence victims' behavior, for example by making them confident and courageous in social interactions with the opposite sex and the environment.
Crítica literária feminista: um projeto em contínua construção
Authors: Fagundes de Oliveira Dileane , Peres Alós Anselmo
Published: October 2023

A equação mulher e literatura é um tema complexo e voltar-se a ele implica problematizar o que se entende por mulher e por literatura, já que a pluridimensionalidade da relação acomoda várias possibilidades de interpretação. Na esfera da literatura e da crítica literária, acentua-se o curso do movimento feminista desde os anos de 1960, quando a mulher é objeto de pesquisa em diferentes áreas, como a sociologia, a psicanálise e a antropologia, as quais abordavam as desigualdades culturais e políticas como denúncia da submissão do feminino a diversas formas de opressão social. O objetivo central deste trabalho é revisitar alguns dos caminhos operados pela crítica literária feminista no Brasil.
The effect of Asset quality on the Value of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Gathara Fidelis , Mutwiri Nathan , Aluoch Moses
Published: October 2023

Well-functioning banks diminish not only the transaction costs, but also the moral hazard and asymmetric information issues observed in the financial market. Despite the role played in financial inclusion, commercial banks in Kenya have seen increased liquidity risk, declining profitability and credit risk that has weakened the sector's stability. This research sought to determine the effect of asset quality on commercial banks value in Kenya. The study was anchored on four main theories including Capital Structure Irrelevance Theory, Interest Rate Theory, Signaling theory and liquidity preference theory. This study adopted an explanatory research design and followed a positivism research philosophy. The study involved all the 43 commercial banks in Kenya which were selected using census sampling. The study covered a 7-year period between 2014 and 2021. Secondary data was used for the study and was obtained from the audited annual financial reports of the commercial banks in Kenya and CBK. The collected data was analyzed by uses of descriptive and inferential analysis with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 and STATA. Tables and figures were used to present the analyzed data. The study established that Asset Quality has a positive impact on the commercial banks value in Kenya. The study concludes that banks should improve their asset quality by adopting effective risk management strategies and banks to improve their management efficiency by investing in employee training and development programs, adopting technology to automate processes, and streamlining operations. Commercial banks can improve their liquidity by implementing effective liquidity risk management strategies. The study recommends the banks to improve their asset quality by adopting effective risk management strategies.
Corporate Growth Strategies and Performance of Savings and Cooperative Societies in Mandera County, Kenya
Authors: Abdulla Isaack , Bett Shadrack
Published: October 2023

Consistent and continuous threats from the environment have been the order of the day in the corporate world and therefore businesses need to adjust accordingly in order to survive. Just like is the case in other organizations, there is a need for SACCOs to be in a position to respond strategically to the turbulence and environmental changes they operate in. SACCOs have made little effort to master corporate growth strategies for the changes in the environment. This study therefore interrogates the influence of Corporate Growth Strategies on performance of Savings and Cooperative Societies in Mandera County, Kenya. The specific objectives are to establish the influence of Product Development Strategy on performance of Savings and Cooperative Societies in Mandera County, Kenya ; to assess the effect of Market Development Strategy on performance of Savings and Cooperative Societies in Mandera County, Kenya ; to determine the role of Divestment Strategies on performance of Savings and Cooperative Societies in Mandera County, Kenya and to explore the extent to which Diversification Strategies influences performance of Savings and Cooperative Societies in Mandera County, Kenya. The study is anchored on the Porter’s Competitive Advantage Theory, the Dynamic Capability Theory and Resource Based Theory to help explain the concepts from a theoretical point of view. An explanatory research design was adopted to achieve the objectives. Targeted population for the present survey was the four active SACCOS in Mandera county according to the Mandera County Integrated Development Plan (2013-2017). The plan indicates that the county has five registered SACCOs but only 4 with a total membership of 100 are active. Focus for the study was on the four SACCOs which are active. A quantitative method was adopted whereby data using structured questionnaires was collected. However, before using the questionnaire, its reliability was tested using a Cronbach Alpha Coefficient at a threshold of 0.7. Additionally, the quality of the content of the questionnaire was checked to make sure there are no typographical or form problems. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were used to examine the quantitative data. Correlation and regression analysis were the inferential methods used. Multivariate regression is the best option. Finally, tables and figures were used to present the study's results. The results of this study would greatly advance our understanding of corporate strategies that consider the constraints posed by environmental change on organizational performance. Furthermore, the gaps found in earlier and current research of the approach would be filled by scholars in the present and the future thanks to the findings.
The effect of capital adequacy on the Value of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Gathara Fidelis , Mutwiri Nathan , Aluoch Moses
Published: October 2023

Well-functioning banks diminish not only the transaction costs, but also the moral hazard and asymmetric information issues observed in the financial market. Despite the role played in financial inclusion, commercial banks in Kenya have seen increased liquidity risk, declining profitability and credit risk that has weakened the sector's stability. This research sought to establish the effect of capital adequacy on value of commercial banks in Kenya.  The study was anchored on four main theories including Capital Structure Irrelevance Theory, Interest Rate Theory, Signaling theory and liquidity preference theory. This study adopted an explanatory research design and followed a positivism research philosophy. The study involved all the 43 commercial banks in Kenya which were selected using census sampling. The study covered a 7-year period between 2014 and 2021. Secondary data was used for the study and was obtained from the audited annual financial reports of the commercial banks in Kenya and CBK. The collected data was analyzed by uses of descriptive and inferential analysis with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 and STATA. Tables and figures were used to present the analyzed data. The study established that Capital adequacy has a positive impact on the commercial banks value in Kenya. The study concludes that financial soundness indicators such as capital adequacy are more important in determining the ability of a bank to produce value for its share-holders. The study recommends banks to improve their capital adequacy by retaining profits or raising new capital through various means such as issuing new shares, selling assets, or borrowing from financial institutions.  Additionally, banks to improve their asset quality by adopting effective risk management strategies and banks should improve their management efficiency by investing in employee training and development programs, adopting technology to automate processes, and streamlining operations. Commercial banks can improve their liquidity by implementing effective liquidity risk management strategies.
LexSUS: A Hybrid Lexical-Graph Salience based Text Summarization Technique using PEGASUS
Authors: Ansar Wazib , Goswami Saptarsi , Chakrabarti Amlan
Published: October 2023

An ever-expanding plethora of textual content necessitates the automation of text summarization endeavors. The summaries containing salient information with minimal redundancy accelerate processing compared to the original text for further analysis. Contemporary works falter in capturing all the significant topics and eliminating redundancy. Besides, the complexity of the state-of-the-art transformer-based techniques renders them prohibitive for long sequences. To ameliorate these issues, a hybrid (extractive along with abstractive) summarization methodology LexSUS has been proposed in this paper. It comprises an extractive summarization approach to generate variable-length pre-summaries deploying a novel topic-supervised graph-based context-matching mechanism. It is accompanied by abstractive summarization deploying PEGASUS-- a pre-trained transformer encoder-decoder model fine-tuned upon the pre-summaries. The generated pre-summaries are potent enough to capture salience and eliminate redundancy facilitating over 58% sequence length reduction and 82% efficiency enhancement compared to vanilla PEGASUS. Overall, the proposed LexSUS achieves 30% improvement over the state-of-the-art baseline upon the CNN/ Daily Mail and XSum data-sets.
Evaluation of Serum Testosterone Level among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Men Diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors: Udoh Elijah Asuquo , Akaiso Okon Edet , Ukpong Albert Effiong
Published: October 2023

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and low serum testosterone level had been reported in many studies. Both conditions are endocrinologically related. Many researchers have suggested a causal link claiming that low serum testosterone may be a risk factor for the development of T2DM, while others assert that it may well be a consequence of T2DM and age in the background. Materials and Methods: A total of seventy six (76) men were included in this study. Information from their case-notes were retrieved including biodata, history and physical examination findings, laboratory and imaging results. These information were obtained during their clinic visits and such folders were coded to avoid duplication of information. Variables such as age and body mass index (BMI) were grouped. Patients were also categorized as diabetic and non-diabetic according to their medical history and laboratory results (diabetic when FBG >126mg/dl). Collated data were displayed on SPSS software version 20.0 and analysed. Results: Seventy six patients aged between 41 and 86 years with a mean age of 64.07± 18.84 years were studied. Diabetic group were older (68.39± 7.6 years) than the non-diabetic arm (62.19 ± 8.7 years), however, with lower serum testosterone level (4.45 ±2.7ng/ml) than non-diabetics (5.39 ± 2.17ng/ml). Conclusion: Diabetic men in this study had a lower serum level of testosterone and we suggest a routine laboratory test of this hormone in the elderly to diagnose hypogonadism and prevent its complications.
Unusual Demonstration of Paradental Cyst Affecting Impacted Lower Third Molar
Authors: Mustafa Nazih Shaban , Ghazali Ahmad Badruddin , Khalid Rafiq
Published: October 2023

The paradental cyst is an odontogenic cyst of inflammatory origin, localised on the buccal, distal, less common mesial aspects of partially erupted mandibular third molars, with the history of recurrent pericoronitis. This case report highlights paradental cyst that presented in the central of furcation area of a partially erupted mandibular third molar. Extra and intraoral examination, Dental Panoramic Tomograph (DPT) in addition to Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) have been done for the assessment and surgical planning accordingly. Tooth was removed surgically without any complications the tooth was removed in total with the cystic lesion attached between the two roots. The sample was sent for histopathological study which came out with the diagnosis of a paradental cyst. In conclusion this type of cysts is in unusual location, careful examination, radiographic assessment with histologic study is required in diagnosis of such lesion.
Unveiling Workplace Stress: The Imperative for Organizational Action
Authors: Srivastava Tanisha , Shrivastava Nitish , Tiwari Neel , Thangavel Elaiyaraja , Verma Abhishek
Published: October 2023

When workplace stress arises, intuition often guides our perception and assessment of its significance. This is because it's clear that when a substantial portion of the adult population is actively involved in the workforce, there's a corresponding recognition of how workplace responsibilities can influence the well-being of working individuals. However, this perception is only partially accurate. Despite a common understanding, we argue that a more profound comprehension of workplace stress's psychological, mental, and physical repercussions is both advantageous and essential. This deeper understanding is critical for understanding how stress can affect productivity and overall well- being, challenging the prevailing misconception. Tanisha Srivastava, a twelfth-grade student, conducted a survey involving healthcare experts such as doctors and practitioners. The survey findings illuminate the widespread presence of workplace stress across diverse professions, emphasizing its significant impact on overall well-being and productivity. Organizations must lead in implementing supportive measures and fostering work environments, prioritizing mental and physical health to combat this challenge. This report reveals that workplace stress is a shared concern among various medical specialties, necessitating proactive efforts to address and reduce it effectively. Encouraging anti-stress initiatives and prioritizing productivity management can lead to a more nurturing and supportive workplace. Much like other sectors, the medical field stands to gain by placing employee well-being at the forefront, ensuring professional success, personal satisfaction, and mental health. In conclusion, the survey responses underscore the pervasive influence of stress on diverse aspects of health, from physical conditions to mental well-being, underscoring the imperative of addressing stress and promoting a balanced work-life dynamic to mitigate its detrimental effects.
Distribution of FSHR-29 polymorphism among women with polycystic ovary syndrome and association with level of its receptor expression in Granulosa cells of infertile women
Authors: Abbas Zainab Fadhil , Hasan Baqer J. , Shams Al-Dean Sumaya Loay Mohamed , Mozdarani Hossein
Published: October 2023

Follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR-gene) is the most studied genetic factor in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Here, the prevalence of -29 variant of FSHR and the expression level in Granulosa cells in PCOS women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) was investigated. The genotype was studied in 100 PCOS patients and 100 healthy controls undergoing IVF. Moreover, the total RNA was extracted from granulose cells in 30 PCOS patients and 20 healthy controls. The results suggested that GA haplotype of -29 of FSHR appeared more frequent in PCOS patients and might play a role in genetic susceptibility to PCOS. Likewise, the expression of FSHR at mRNA level was reduced in subjects with AA haplotype of -29, as compared with the GG genotype. Also, the expression of mRNA in granulosa cells was upregulated in PCOS patients. Our findings demonstrated a statistically significant association between haplotype of -29 of FSHR with PCOS.
Relationship between nurses' performance and their demographic characteristics
Authors: Al-Hasnawi Ameer Aqeel , Adea Aljebory Murtadha Kanim
Published: October 2023

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of nurses' sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender, level of education, years of experience, time shift, and marital status on their performance. Methodology: A descriptive (correlational) research design was used. This study was conducted in Najaf city hospitals conducted between The study has been conducted between 8 August 2022 and 27 July 2023. A non-probability (convenience) technique was used to collect data. The study subjects included (350) staff nurses working in all units of selected hospitals.

Results: results of the current study indicate that there is a non-significant relationship between the overall assessment of Performance and nurses' demographic data. Conclusion: The study shows there is not a statistically significant relationship between nurses' socio-demographic data and their performance.
Investigation roles of cardiac biomarkers (Troponine I and Myoglobin) and vitamin D in pathogenisis of COVID-19 in Iraqi population
Authors: Qaddoori Hayder T.
Published: October 2023

The new coronavirus pneumonia of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide. Troponin has long been known to indicate a patient’s condition. Myoglobin serves as a biomarker for general muscle pain as well as a biomarker for myocardial infarction. COVID-19 is a known immunosuppressant, whereas vitamin D is a well-known immunomodulator. A total of 90 blood samples (50 from COVID-19 patients and 40 from healthy individuals) were collected from the Al-Shifa Center (which accommodates sleeping COVID-19 patients) at Baquba Teaching Hospital in Diyala Governorate during the period from the beginning of April to the end of May 2021. Troponin I, Myoglobin, and vitamin D levels were assessed using an immunoassay analyzer system with several functions (Opus, Dade Behring Diagnostics). The results show a signiﬁcant diﬀerence between age groups and study groups, as well as between heart disease patients and study groups. Gender does not have a signiﬁcant eﬀect on diseases. Troponin I and Myoglobin markers were signiﬁcantly higher in patients compared to healthy individuals (41 out of 50 vs. 3 out of 40 (OR=35.44) and 42 out of 50 vs. 2 out of 40 (OR=45.32), respectively). In contrast, the results show lower levels of vitamin D in patients than in healthy individuals (47 out of 50 vs. 5 out of 40 (OR=0.001)) with a signiﬁcant diﬀerence (p>0.05). Current results discovered elevated levels of Troponin I and Myoglobin markers and reduced levels of vitamin D in patients with heart diseases compared to healthy individuals without heart diseases, with a signiﬁcant diﬀerence. This study of Troponin I and Myoglobin markers revealed high sensitivity of Troponin I (AUC=0.991 and Sn=100%) and Myoglobin (AUC=0.999 and Sn=100%) and very low sensitivity (AUC=0.001 and Sn=0.1%) in screening for COVID-19 with a signiﬁcant diﬀerence (P<0.05). Finally, the results show a positive and signiﬁcant correlation between Troponin I and Myoglobin (r = 0.329 ∗ , p < 0.05), as well as a negative correlation between vitamin D and Troponin I, and between vitamin D and Myoglobin (r = −0.143, p > 0.05, and r = −0.037, p > 0.05, respectively). In conclusion, age and heart diseases are risk factors for COVID-19. Cardiac Biomarkers Troponin I and Myoglobin are predictive risk markers related to mortality and are highly correlated with heart failure in COVID-19 disease. Vitamin D supplementation reduces thrombosis and cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients.
Exploring the Role of DICER1 Mutations in Ovarian Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis and Implications for Surveillance
Authors: Yıldırım Ülkü Miray , Dalay Doğa , Dural Ozlem , Yilmaz Ismail , Karakurt Neslihan , Eroğlu Egemen , Önder Semen , Schultz Kris Ann P. , Kebudi Rejin
Published: October 2023

Objective: Ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors (OSCSTs) are a rare and heterogeneous group, accounting for less than 1% of all malignancies and about 10% of ovarian tumors in childhood and adolescence. Some OSCSTs have been associated with germline pathogenic DICER1 variations. This study aims to determine the incidence of DICER1 pathogenic variations in a small cohort of OSCSTs and evaluate the clinicopathological features and patient outcomes.
Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients diagnosed with OSCSTs between 2014-2021. Molecular genetic sequencing of the tumor samples to detect a RNase IIIb domain hot spot mutation in DICER1 was performed in five patients.
Results: Molecular genetic sequencing of the tumor samples revealed a DICER1 gene mutation in exon 27 c.5437G>C (p.E1813Q) in a patient with Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour. 
Conclusions: Although our study included a small number of patients, our findings highlight the importance of knowing the possible association between OSCSTs and pathogenic germline DICER1 variants since detecting this mutation may provide the opportunity for surveillance of related conditions that could improve long-term outcomes and survival, and also enable screening of family members.
Evaluation of Roadway High-Mast Tower Lighting
Authors:   Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Gibbons Ronald , Bhagavathula Rajaram ,   Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Williams Brian ,   Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Kassing Andrew ,   Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Hamen Johann ,   Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Elkins Daniel ,   Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Published: October 2023

This study conducted an evaluation of high-mast roadway lighting, which included a review of Illinois Department of Transportation’s high-mast lighting specification and a field experiment. The lighting specification was reviewed for potential cost-saving measures. Recommended changes included the use of an external drive mechanism, a design-by-application mounting ring, and using the industry standard handhole design. The field experiment consisted of two human factors evaluations. In one evaluation, participants were driven along I-57 through five interchanges with various lighting designs and answered questionnaires about the lighting. Results showed that interchanges that were fully lit outperformed partially lit interchanges for perceptions of comfort, safety, and visibility regardless of whether the interchange used conventional lighting or high-mast lighting. When comparing participants’ responses between high-mast lighting at full intensity or at a 50% dim level, there was no change in perceptions of comfort, safety, or visibility. In the second evaluation, radar sensors were placed at key locations at each interchange and the speed behavior of traffic was recorded and analyzed. Speed analysis showed that lighting designs using only high-mast lighting had a potential ±safety benefit via reductions in vehicle speed variation. Comparing high-mast lighting at full intensity and at a 50% dim level, the dimmed lighting resulted in a significant reduction in speed for exiting traffic. Furthermore, dimming improved safe speed behavior on ramp segments while not significantly affecting the speed behavior for vehicles traveling through the interchange. Recommendations based on the results include using full interchange lighting designs, using a single light type (conventional or high mast, but not both), using a lower light level, and dimming lighting during times of low traffic volume.
Retenção prolongada de molares decíduos: relato de caso
Authors: Barbosa Armando Cesar Ataide , De Almeida Junior Francisco Calisto , Vieira Stephanny Karollynny Santos , Cândido Paulo Alana , Ribeiro Yuri Jivago Silva , Ribeiro Michael Ranieri Garcia , Diniz Ana Carolina Soares , Santos de Carvalho Marcio
Published: October 2023

A retenção prolongada de um dente decíduo é caracterizada por uma condição comum que ocorre quando o dente decíduo ultrapassa o seu tempo de esfoliação normal, e permanece na cavidade bucal. O objetivo deste trabalho é de relatar um caso clínico de retenção prolongada de um dente decíduo. Paciente de 12 anos de idade, sexo feminino compareceu à Clínica Odontológica da Universidade CEUMA, Campus de Imperatriz, com queixa principal de retenção prolongada dos dentes decíduos. Após avaliação clínica e radiográfica foi realizada intervenção cirúrgica dos dentes decíduos com retenção prolongada, seguida de um acompanhamento cuidadoso. O diagnóstico e a intervenção precoce em casos de retenção prolongada dos molares decíduos são de fundamental importância para minimizar ou evitar danos à oclusão. Nesse sentido, crianças com retenção prolongada de dentes decíduos, os tratamento proposto pode ser o cirúrgico, a fim de impedir a impactação dos dentes permamentes sucessores.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA: CONHECIMENTO TEÓRICO E PRÁTICO EM VENTILAÇÃO MECÂNICA EM PACIENTES OBESOS DURANTE A TRANSFERÊNCIA INTER-HOSPITALAR
Authors: Ferreira Fernanda de Freitas , Gontijo Laís Campos , Calumby Laís Leão , Honorato Letícia Almeida
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo relatar a experiência pessoal da tripulação da Unidade Terapia Intensiva Móvel – UTI, de uma empresa particular, na região centro oeste do estado de Minas Gerais. O método usado é o relato de experiência vividos nos últimos 15 meses. Foi percebido, que muitas vezes o índice de massa corpórea- IMC, ao longo das solicitações de remoções em pacientes em uso de tubo orotraqueal em pacientes obesos não foi priorizado, pois a maioria de ventiladores dis- poníveis no mercado não ventilam pacientes em obesidade mórbida, gerando um risco de barotrauma na ventilação bolsa-máscara-válvula. O que gerou na instituição, um novo protocolo de assistência e recebimento pelo atendente quando se trata de paciente intubado. Pois se tratando de um ambiente de Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI-móvel) necessita de inúmeras ações de prevenção, estabilização e promoção em saúde do indivíduo a ser transportado. Trata-se de um veículo de grande vulnerabili- dade para os pacientes em trânsito e para a tripulação do carro. O artigo leva a reflexão sobre o tema, ocasionado a oportunidade de se ter uma visão mais ampla quando se trata de transportar um paciente em obesidade. Apesar de ser uma assistência muito específica e qualificada, a importância da divul- gação da informação poderá trazer o despertar a comunidade em geral, pois qualquer ser humano poderá um dia necessitar desses cuidados e desse tipo de transporte. Dentre as formas de prevenção de complicações do transporte, as medidas tomadas passam melhorando a comunicação da saída da equipe na base de apoio até o recebimento do paciente no leito especializado de melhor suporte.