bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Imaging Features and Risk Factors of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Complicating
Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Zhang Bin-Bin , Hou Xin-Meng , Chen Yu-Qi , Huo Jian-Wei , Jin Er-Hu
Published: March 2023

Objective:

This study aimed to explore the imaging features and risk factors of PCLs complicating AIP, and investigate its prognosis through continuous imaging follow-up.

Patients and Methods:

Patients who were diagnosed with AIP from January 2014 to December 2020 in our hospital were recruited. We analyzed the CT and MRI features of PCLs complicating AIP, and investigated its prognosis through imaging follow-up. We also compared subjects with and without PCLs using clinical, laboratory, and imaging data; the related risk factors associated with PCLs were investigated in a multivariate logistic regression analysis

Results:

In this group, 16 patients had PCLs and 86 did not. A total of 43 PCLs larger than 5mm were found in 15 patients. Among these PCLs, 35 showed
homogeneous signal (density); one, bleeding; three, linear separation; and four, small focal low signal on T2WI. Eight patients with 23 PCLs
appeared for the follow-up after steroid treatment. Short-term follow-up showed that 11 PCLs disappeared, nine reduced, one unchanged and two
enlarged. Of the 12 PCLs that did not disappear, 10 PCLs disappeared at long-term follow-up, except for two reduced PCLs were not re-examined.
Logistic regression analysis showed that drinking history was an independent risk factor, age ≥ 65 years was an independent protective factor for
PCLs complicating AIP.

Conclusion:

The imaging features of PCLs complicating AIP are various, which can be single or multiple, most of them are homogeneous, and some lesions may be accompanied by hemorrhage, separation and necrosis. Age ≥ 65 years and avoiding drinking may help to reduce the occurrence of these lesions.
Review on Biomass Derived Activated Carbons as Electrochemical
Electrode Material for Supercapacitor Device
Authors: Kadyan Pooja , Grover Sonia , Kishore Sharma Raj
Published: March 2023

To face the challenge of the finite nature of fossil fuels and large energy crises across
the globe, there is an urgent requirement for sustainable and renewable energy sources. Moreover,
it is essential to focus on energy storage in order to meet the demand of future generations.
Among various energy storage devices such as fuel cells, batteries, capacitors, supercapacitors,
flywheels, etc., it is the supercapacitor device that has elicited extensive research interest recently
because of prominent features like high power density, fast recharge capability, and long cycle
life. The main objective of this article is to review the enhancement of the electrochemical performance
of supercapacitor devices. The electrochemical properties of the supercapacitor device
majorly depend on the electrode materials used, which include carbonaceous materials, metal oxides,
and conducting polymers. In order to reduce energy shortages and environmental pressure,
carbon materials derived from biomass/waste materials have been considered remarkable candidates
for electrode materials with the advantages of high abundance, low cost, and environmental
friendliness. This review shows the complied study of various methodologies for the preparation
of activated carbons derived from different biomass residues such as plants, animals, and microorganisms,
which have been investigated in the past few years as electrochemical electrode materials
for supercapacitors. Further, ongoing challenges and potential improvements in this area for
creating efficient energy storage devices are also discussed. The goal of this review article is to
aid in the creation of new insights for energy storage applications of biomass-generated carbons
that will lead to sustainable energy development.
DETERMINANT EXPORT VOLUME OF CRUDE PALM OIL (CPO) IN INDONESIA AND MALAYSIA IN THE EUROPEAN UNION MARKET
Authors: Yanita Mirawati , Suandi Suandi
Published: March 2023

Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is one of the leading export commodities of Indonesia and Malaysia. After India, the European Union has become the top Indonesian and Malaysian CPO export market share. However, Indonesian and Malaysian CPO exports indicate constraints on CPO exports to the European Union (E.U.). In addition, the European Union also issued a Renewable Energy Directive policy that can impact CPO exports. Therefore, this study is at 1) Describes the development of Indonesian and Malaysian CPO export volumes in the European Union from 1990 to 2019. 2) Analyze The determinants of Indonesian and Malaysian CPO export volumes in the EU Market from 1990 to 2019 3) Describe the impact of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) policy on Indonesian and Malaysian CPO exports in the European Union Market. This study's data type is secondary data in an annual time series with a time range from 1990 to 2019. The study was analyzed descriptively, and the Regression Analysis was multiple. The results showed that the development of Indonesian and Malaysian CPO export volumes in the European Union fluctuated but tended to increase from 1990 to 2019. Indonesia's CPO export volume in the European Union significantly affects International CPO prices, real exchange rates, and RED Policies. In contrast, the volume of Malaysian CPO exports in the European Union significantly influences International CPO prices and real exchange rates. The RED policy positively influenced the volume of Indonesian and Malaysian CPO exports in the European Union before and after enacting the policy. In the future, it is necessary to increase the use of CPO in the country and develop palm oil derivative products to get priority and sustainability.
Language Teacher Wellbeing across the Career Span
Authors: Sulis Giulia , Mercer Sarah , Babic Sonja , Mairitsch Astrid
Published: March 2023

This book explores language teacher wellbeing across the lifespan, casting light on the professional trajectory of language teachers. It reveals the personal and professional challenges and resources of teachers at different phases of their careers, and how they can preserve and nurture their wellbeing and thrive in the long-term.
Contexto de cadena coco
Authors: Vergara Peña Dais Johanna
Published: March 2023

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de coco enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación.
Contexto de cadena cárnica bovina
Authors: Yepes Vargas Luz Andrea
Published: March 2023

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de carne bovina enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación.
Contexto de cadena banano
Authors: Vergara Peña Dais Johanna
Published: March 2023

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de banano enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación.
Contexto de cadena pasifloras
Authors: González Cerón Sandra Paola
Published: March 2023

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de pastifloras enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación.
Contexto de cadena mora
Authors: González Cerón Sandra Paola
Published: March 2023

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de mora enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación.
Contexto de cadena tabaco
Authors: Yepes Vargas Luz Andrea
Published: March 2023

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de tabaco enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación.
Applying the UTAUT2 Model to Smart Eyeglasses to Detect and Prevent Falls Among Older Adults and Examination of Associations With Fall-Related Functional Physical Capacities: Survey Study
Authors: Hellec Justine , Hayotte Meggy , Chorin Frédéric , Colson Serge S , d'Arripe-Longueville Fabienne
Published: March 2023

Background

As people age, their physical capacities (eg, walking and balance) decline and the risk of falling rises. Yet, classic fall detection devices are poorly accepted by older adults. Because they often wear eyeglasses as they go about their daily activities, daily monitoring to detect and prevent falls with smart eyeglasses might be more easily accepted.

Objective

On the basis of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2), this study evaluated (1) the acceptability of smart eyeglasses for the detection and prevention of falls by older adults and (2) the associations with selected fall-related functional physical capacities.

Methods

A total of 142 volunteer older adults (mean age 74.9 years, SD 6.5 years) completed the UTAUT2 questionnaire adapted for smart eyeglasses and then performed several physical tests: a unipodal balance test with eyes open and closed, a 10-m walk test, and a 6-minute walk test. An unsupervised analysis classified the participants into physical performance groups. Multivariate ANOVAs were performed to identify differences in acceptability constructs according to the performance group.

Results

The UTAUT2 questionnaire adapted for eyeglasses presented good psychometric properties. Performance expectancy (β=.21, P=.005), social influence (β=.18, P=.007), facilitating conditions (β=.17, P=.04), and habit (β=.40, P<.001) were significant contributors to the behavioral intention to use smart eyeglasses (R²=0.73). The unsupervised analysis based on fall-related functional physical capacities created 3 groups of physical performance: low, intermediate, and high. Effort expectancy in the low performance group (mean 3.99, SD 1.46) was lower than that in the other 2 groups (ie, intermediate: mean 4.68, SD 1.23; high: mean 5.09, SD 1.41). Facilitating conditions in the high performance group (mean 5.39, SD 1.39) were higher than those in the other 2 groups (ie, low: mean 4.31, SD 1.68; intermediate: mean 4.66, SD 1.51).

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this study is the first to examine the acceptability of smart eyeglasses in the context of fall detection and prevention in older adults and to associate acceptability with fall-related functional physical capacities. The older adults with higher physical performances, and possibly lower risks of falling, reported greater acceptability of smart eyeglasses for fall prevention and detection than their counterparts exhibiting low physical performances.
Leveraging Knowledge Graphs and Natural Language Processing for Automated Web Resource Labeling and Knowledge Mobilization in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Development and Usability Study
Authors: Costello Jeremy , Kaur Manpreet , Reformat Marek Z , Bolduc Francois V
Published: March 2023

Background

Patients and families need to be provided with trusted information more than ever with the abundance of online information. Several organizations aim to build databases that can be searched based on the needs of target groups. One such group is individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and their families. NDDs affect up to 18% of the population and have major social and economic impacts. The current limitations in communicating information for individuals with NDDs include the absence of shared terminology and the lack of efficient labeling processes for web resources. Because of these limitations, health professionals, support groups, and families are unable to share, combine, and access resources.

Objective

We aimed to develop a natural language–based pipeline to label resources by leveraging standard and free-text vocabularies obtained through text analysis, and then represent those resources as a weighted knowledge graph.

Methods

Using a combination of experts and service/organization databases, we created a data set of web resources for NDDs. Text from these websites was scraped and collected into a corpus of textual data on NDDs. This corpus was used to construct a knowledge graph suitable for use by both experts and nonexperts. Named entity recognition, topic modeling, document classification, and location detection were used to extract knowledge from the corpus.

Results

We developed a resource annotation pipeline using diverse natural language processing algorithms to annotate web resources and stored them in a structured knowledge graph. The graph contained 78,181 annotations obtained from the combination of standard terminologies and a free-text vocabulary obtained using topic modeling. An application of the constructed knowledge graph is a resource search interface using the ordered weighted averaging operator to rank resources based on a user query.

Conclusions

We developed an automated labeling pipeline for web resources on NDDs. This work showcases how artificial intelligence–based methods, such as natural language processing and knowledge graphs for information representation, can enhance knowledge extraction and mobilization, and could be used in other fields of medicine.
Some Physical Characteristics and Protein Content of Soybean for Instant Soymilk
Authors: Yustina Ita , Istiqomah Nurul , Abadi Farid Rakhmat
Published: March 2023

The increment of soybean consumption demands product diversification. One example of soybean-based product is extracted soybean in the form of soymilk, which has the following weaknesses: short shelf life, unpleasant aroma, and impractical processing. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the processing of instant soymilk compared with its brewed solutions using hot and cold water. This experiment will use a completely randomized block design with two factors: the soybean variety ( i.e., Kaba, Burangrang, Anjasmoro, and Argomulyo) and the time to oven of 20 and 30 minutes. The soybean's physical characteristics that will be observed include width, length, thickness, volume, and weight per 100 beans, whereas the powder characteristics shall include yield, moisture, protein content, and degree of lightness. In addition, the characteristics of brewed solutions will be measured using an organoleptical test. The results show that the Argomulyo variety has the biggest size among others, and the Anjasmoro variety contains the highest protein content (38.05%), whereas the Kaba variety has the lowest starch content (4.15%). The best instant soybean powder was the Anjasmoro variety with a time to oven of 20 minutes and the highest protein content (7.88%), where the value of lightness L = 83.4; a = 3.40, and b = 17.95. Moreover, the organoleptical test result for powder color scored 4.16, and the unfavorable aroma was 3.37, whereas the solutions' color was 3.74; favorable aroma was 2.16; taste was 2.11; while the overall preference was 2.26.
Allometric Equations for the Biomass Prediction in Azadirachta indica Plantations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study from Cameroon
Authors: NOUMI Valery NOIHA , Nathalie WITANOU , Victor AWE DJONGMO , Pierre Marie MAPONGMETSEM
Published: March 2023

This study took place in the Far North region of Cameroon. It aimed at developing and standardizing a specific allometric equation to neem Agroforets in Sub-Saharan Africa. A sample of twenty (20) individuals of Azadirachta indica was cut over all the diameter classes, located between 5 and 105 cm. The dbh and height were measured. Biomass of the compartments of leaves, branches and trunks were determined after drying and weighing. Different allometric equations between biomass and two tree parameters (diameter and height) were tested. The adjusted coefficients of determination (R2aj), the residual standard error (RSE) and the Akaike information criterion (AIC) were used to choose the best models. The main results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between the height of trees and diameter (R2 = 0.98; n = 20 and p ? 0.05). The best model for the prediction of the total Above Ground Biomass (AGB) in Azadirachta indica plantations is AGB = e(- 0.456 + 1.673 x ln (DBH)) with a coefficient of determination adjusted at 0.72.
Andrea, V and Elena, F. Impact of Economic Freedom on Economic Development: A Nonparametric Approach to Evaluation. European Scientific Journal (ISSN: 1857-7881), 216-226, 2016
Authors: Yasin Hamza , Kebede Agenagn
Published: March 2023

The article examined the impact of economic freedom on the economic development of European countries. The author assessed the degree of achievement of economic freedom in various countries based on their level of economic performance. For this purpose, the data of the Heritage Foundation was employed. The nonparametric method-data analysis was used during the research. The result of the study confirmed that the quality of institutions, economic performance, and economic freedom have positive correlations.
EFFECTIVENESS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF USING METHOTREXATE AND ADALIMUMAB IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS
Authors: MAULANA KAMRI ANDI , NUR AZIZAH RIZQI , AVISTA VIRA
Published: March 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the diseases autoimmune systemic progressively characterized by inflammation of the membrane synovial that coating joints. Methotrexate (MTX) and Adalimumab are one of the drugs that are commonly used in Rheumatoid arthritis treatment. This study is aimed to look at the effectiveness and safety of both either in monotherapy and a combination of them. This study is a review of the article of experimental studies with data retrieval retrospectively on a database that has been set, namely PubMed, Google Scholar, and Portal Garuda were conducted for 6 mo. The use of adalimumab showed improvement based on the value DAS28-4(ESR) and HAQ-DI when compared with methotrexate. The side effects caused by MTX showed the risk was more than 2% than adalimumab. Several drug carriers are determinants of therapeutic efficacy, such as sRNA (small interfering-RNA), LPNP (hybrid lipid-polymers nanoparticles), FRβ (Folate-receptor β), NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells), β-GP (β-Glycerophosphate). The use of adalimumab monotherapy has slightly better effectiveness than methotrexate but has more diverse side effects but less risk. The use of the combination does not have a significant difference, but the risk of side effects from both is lower than when used alone.
OPTIMIZING LEVETIRACETAM SURFACTANT-BASED NANOVESICLES (LEV-NVS) GEL FOR TREATING EPILEPSY USING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Authors: TEAIMA MAHMOUD H. , EL-MESSIRY HUSSIEN MOHAMED AHMED , SHAKER HAJAR ABDULRADI , EL-NABARAWI MOHAMED A. , HELAL DOAA A.
Published: March 2023

Objective: To develop and estimate the intranasal delivery of Levetiracetam surfactant-based nanovesicles (Lev-Nvs) as a brain-targeted antiepileptic delivery system prepared via solvent evaporation technique.
Methods: Optimized formulation F (OPT) chosen by the Design-Expert® program gave the highest entrapment efficiency (EE%) was incorporated into the gel. An experimental design was adopted utilizing various (span 65) surfactants and different cholesterol ratios. The (Lev-Nvs) nanovesicles were formulated by solvent evaporation technique and evaluated for in vitro characterization parameters such as zeta sizer, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), zeta potential. The nasal gel was evaluated for drug-excipient interactions utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and subjected to in vitro and in vivo release studies.
Results: The results indicated that the entrapment efficiency (EE%) of Levetiracetam surfactant-based nano-vesicles (Lev-Nvs) could be modulated by the alterations in surfactant and cholesterol concentrations. Optimized formulation F (OPT) showed an entrapment efficiency of (87.9±1.06 %), (206.7±20.43 nm) particle size, (-34.1) zeta potential and (0.979) PDI. The nanovesicle nasal gels of the F(OPT) were prepared using Carbopol 940 at different concentrations. G 0.375 formulation showed the best in vitro drug release (87.36%) after 12 h. Finally, the comparative in vivo pharmaco-kinetics release studies on rats revealed considerable, sustained release of the nanovesicle nasal gel and higher relative bioavailability than an equivalent dose of oral solution (293.85%).
Conclusion: Our study proves the improved efficacy of Levetiracetam as a surfactant-based nanovesicle intranasal gel in the brain targeting antiepileptic medication.
MICRONEEDLES A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR TDDS: A PATENT ANALYSIS
Authors: KAUR BHUPINDER , THAKUR NISHANT , GOSWAMI MANISH
Published: March 2023

The market size for transdermal drug delivery systems was assessed at USD 5.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 8.4 billion by 2028, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028. Micro Jet injectors, iontophoresis, electroporation, sonophoresis, microneedles, powdered injection, surface ablation, jet injectors and stripping by tape are some of the methods that enhance the delivery and ease of administration of larger molecules which is the major hindrance in case of Transdermal drug delivery system (TDDS). This type of delivery offers immediate delivery and avoids lag time. Microneedles are hollow cannulas inserted into the skin at 50 µm to 500 µm. The microneedle drug delivery systems market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period of 2022-2027. The microneedle drug delivery systems market is segmented by product type (solid, hollow, coated, and dissolvable), application (drug delivery, vaccine delivery, dermatology, and other applications), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). This review summerizes the recent patents granted in the area of micro-needling in the year 2022 and also the commercial market of microneedles until now.
SUSTAINABLE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF TUNABLE AND MULTIPURPOSE NANOCELLULOSE FROM FRESHWATER AQUATIC WEED AS PHARMACEUTICAL EXCIPIENT
Authors: MOHARIR KESHAV S. , BHELKAR KRISHNAKANT B. , KALE VINITA V. , ITTADWAR ABHAY M.
Published: March 2023

Objective: The main objective of this work was to understand the basic properties of crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) that can be useful as a novel excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. This covers the isolation and preparation of nanocellulose followed by characterization.
Methods: Cellulose was isolated from aquatic weed by autoclaving and bleaching. Cellulose to CNC conversion involved gluconic acid treatments at different concentrations (40%, 50% and 60%) followed by centrifugation and neutralization. CNC was further characterized by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermo gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for surface morphology, elemental analysis by Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), crystallinity index by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and optical microscopy.
Results: Acid concentration affects the moisture uptake, particle size, and yield of CNC. CNC size ranged from 350 nm to 900 nm with a crystallinity index 80% to 85%. Moisture uptake was 6.38±0.12% at 33% relative humidity. DSC and TGA established thermal stability over 200 °C. Nanocellulose has shown Angle of repose (28.81°), Carrs index (12.32), zeta potential (33mV) values and heavy metals within pharmacopoeial limits.
Conclusion: CNC from water hyacinth was prepared successfully by sustainable process. CNC physico-chemical characterization revealed the stable nature of CNC, suitable to be used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.
A STRATEGIC PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND IN VITRO CYTOTOXICITY ANALYSIS OF PACLITAXEL-LOADED LIPOSOMES
Authors: BOSE PREETA , KUMAR DE PINTU , SAMAJDAR GOURAV , DAS DIBYA
Published: March 2023

Objective: Liposomes are the controlled-release dosage form that improves the therapeutic efficacy of the drugs, prolongs the duration of action, reduces dosage frequency, and improves patient compliance.
Methods: The thin-film hydration method was used to prepare Paclitaxel liposomes. In this process, cholesterol and sodium deoxycholate were used for the formulation, while chloroform and methanol were used as diluents. Percentage (%) drug release study was carried out in phosphate buffer at pH 7.4 in USP apparatus II (Paddle type)Model no VDA-8D, Veego, Mumbai, India.
Results: Paclitaxel liposomes of various batches showed a percentage yield ranging from 38 to 84%. It was observed that (Encapsulation efficiency)EE% of Batches B1 to B10 were 0,62.33,59.51,50.21,44.30,82.25,88.95,72.34,77.37 and 70.63 percentage, respectively. Data fitting to the Peppas, Higuchi, 1st-order, and zero-order models was used to examine the optimized liposome (B7) release kinetic mechanism. Data comparison was done using the correlation coefficient (R2). Zero-order had an observed correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.9988, which was greater than that for other models. Therefore, it was clear that the medication was released from the formulation after the zero-order release.
Conclusion: The prepared liposomes were subjected to various evaluation parameters like SEM, zeta potential, particle size analysis, drug release study, etc. Data showed that an increased concentration of cholesterol increases the drug release from liposomes. Microscopic images of the B7 batch revealed that liposomes are spherical and have regular surfaces. Formulation B7 shows good results and can be considered an optimized batch that has been selected for further cell line studies. The statistical analysis was used to support the improved formulation.
Usefulness of VAVE for Projects in MSME Sector in India
Authors: Apte Jyoti
Published: March 2023

Abstract: To India being one of the World’s fastest Growing Economy, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is a significant contributor. It is globally recognised that the MSME sector must be the growth engine of any economy, given its scale of operations. Even in India, this sector has consistently contributed to the growth of the economy. MSME sector needs to grow and strengthen so as to meet the needs of Multinational Corporations and large Corporates who are keen to develop key vendors capabilities so that the product and service offering of the vendors can be enhanced, and thereby enable them to move up the value chain. VAVE has been widely implemented in the large-scale industries globally for more than 5 decades. The application of VAVE in India has had a significant impact on the country's manufacturing and construction industries, as well as in the field of public works and healthcare. By improving the value of goods and services, VAVE has helped to reduce costs and improve the overall quality of products and services. This has had a positive impact on the Indian economy and has helped to improve the standard of living for many Indians. Value improvement, cost reduction and process optimisation being the key factors that impact the bottom lines as well as competitive advantage of MSMEs, this paper aims study the usefulness of VAVE for projects in the MSME sector.
Designing an Image Encryption user Interface System
Authors: Tiwari Shubham , Rathore Harsh , Salunkhe Rushikesh , Thakare Neha
Published: March 2023

Abstract: “Designing an Image Encryption user Interface using Python and Octave” Data Security has become the paramount in most industries right this moment, especially true in the finance and banking industry. What we have created here is a user interface that lets you add a blur to your image and protect it with a password. We are also using steganography to add to hide a recognition key in the image. The password for the image (taken in as input from the user) and the hidden key into image are then updated in SQL data base. The interface also lets you decrypt any image that was earlier encrypted using program, this is done by initially finding the hidden code in encrypted image then checking it with the keys in the data base if matched the user is asked for a password, the password then entered by the user is checked with password saved for the given key if the image is decrypted. A graphic interface is then created using the tkinter python library for the front end and our encryption code being at the backend. Now let’s understand how the encryption is takes place, basically we are using the octave library in python3 to add Gaussian blur to the image. Mathematically the adding Gaussian blur the image is the same as convolving the image with a Gaussian Function. The Gaussian blur is a form of photo-blurring filter that uses a Gaussian feature (which additionally expresses the normal distribution in facts) for calculating the transformation to apply to every pixel within the image
Concept of Smart Trash Separation Bin Model
Authors: Manupati Arun , Begum Humera
Published: March 2023

Abstract: As the population in cities continues to grow, the amount of waste generated also increases. The improper disposal of waste has become a significant challenge for modern cities, leading to environmental pollution and public health issues. To address this challenge, a smart trash separation bin model has been proposed for smart cities. This paper aims to present the development of a smart trash separation bin model and its potential benefits in improving waste management in smart cities. The smart trash separation bin model is designed to sort waste into different categories such as recyclable, non-recyclable, and hazardous waste. The bins are equipped with sensors and an intelligent system that can detect the type of waste and sort it accordingly. The model also provides real-time information to waste management authorities about the status of the bin, including the level of waste inside the bin, the type of waste, and the location of the bin. The research was conducted in several stages. In the first stage, a literature review was conducted to understand the current state-of-the-art in waste management and the use of technology in waste management. In the second stage, the requirements for the smart trash separation bin model were identified based on the literature review and consultations with waste management authorities. In the third stage, a prototype of the smart trash separation bin model was developed and tested in a real-world environment. The results of the study showed that the smart trash separation bin model has the potential to revolutionize waste management in smart cities. The use of technology in waste management can reduce the environmental impact of waste and improve the quality of life for city residents. The model can also optimize waste collection routes and schedules, leading to cost and time savings. The paper concludes that the development of a smart trash separation bin model is a step towards the creation of sustainable and livable smart cities. Further research is required to assess the scalability and economic viability of the model. The proposed model can serve as a blueprint for waste management authorities in other cities to improve their waste management practices
Effective Utilization of Available PEV Battery Capacity for Mitigation of Solar PV Impact and Grid Support with Integrated V2G Functionality
Authors: Sridhar Mr. Vakeel , Reddy Mr. S Radha Krishna
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Utilizing battery storage devices in plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) for grid support using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) concept is gaining popularity. With appropriate control strategies, the PEV batteries and associated power electronics can exploited for solar photovoltaic (PV) impact mitigation and grid support. However, as the PEV batteries have limited capacity and the capacity usage is also constrained by transportation requirements, an intelligent strategy is necessary for an effective utilization of the available capacity for V2G applications. In this paper, a strategy for an effective utilization of PEV battery capacity for solar PV impact mitigation and grid support is proposed. A controllable charging/ discharging pattern is developed to optimize the use of the limited PEV battery capacity to mitigate PV impacts, such as voltage rise during midday or to support the evening load peak. To ensure an effective utilization of the available PEV battery capacity when used for travel (which is the main usage of the PEVs) or when interventions in the charging operation is caused by passing clouds, a strategy for dynamic adjustments in PEV charging/discharging rates is proposed. The effectiveness of the proposed strategy is tested using a real distribution system in Australia based on practical PV and PEV data.
Мэргэжлийн англи хэлний хэрэгцээ шаардлагыг судалсан нь
Authors: Долгоржав Д.
Published: March 2023

The present research study provided a detailed description of needs analysis (NA) of Law and Social Science institute, UIA students in relation to the English education requirement. English taught for law purposes is known as English for specific purposes (ESP). The main objective of the study was the development of an ESP curriculum for Law and Social Science Institute students at the University of Internal Affairs (UIA), Mongolia. The researcher of the study utilized a Google form platform which contained a collection of both qualitative and quantitative research data. The study was conducted in the Law and Social Science Institute, UIA based in Ulaanbaatar in the academic year of 2021-2022. Participants of the study included 128 current 1-4th course students. The data were gathered utilizing semi-structured interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire. Through NA, the researchers analyzed the learners’ factors, present situation, target situation, and specialist discourse of the population. The results of the study were used to design and develop an ESP course curriculum for students studying in the Law and Social Science School of UIA.
Франц хэлний A1 түвшний танхимын болон цахим хичээлийн үр дүнг нүдний хөдөлгөөн уншигч төхөөрөмжөөр харьцуулах нь
Authors: Мөнх Н. , Оюу-Эрдэнэ Л.
Published: March 2023

In this study, 14 people aged 18-22 with no initial knowledge of French language were selected they were evenly distributed in the classroom and e-class based on the student’s language skills and GPA. Each 14-day course content was assessed using an eye-tracker and the progress and results of classroom and online learners were compared. We set a goal of studying the results by teaching 104 hours each for a total of 13 weeks. There are 48 hours of classes in 6 weeks, and the results of 3 tests are summarized in this study.
Суралцагсдын мэдлэгийн үнэлгээний системийг боловсронгуй болгох нь
Authors: Мягмарсүрэн Д. , Нарангэрэл С.
Published: March 2023

Assessment has long been regarded as a key component of a quality education and plays a central role in teaching language as well. In our view, teachers’ knowledge and preparation in assessment is lacking especially in EFL contexts. The study of Troudi, Coombe, and AI-Hamly (2009) in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait confirmed “teachers often felt marginalized in the area of assessment because of their perceived lack of knowledge about the subject” (Coombe et al, 2012, p22). Language teachers in the National University of Mongolia are constantly engaged in designing different types of assessments and in some way, we encounter certain difficulties related to our knowledge of assessment literacy. Teachers need to have a fundamental understanding of assessment literacy in order to be as effective as possible in supporting learners to achieve their potential. This paper examines a concept of assessment especially the first area of assessment literacy, which is a teacher’s assessment knowledge and challenges related to assessment literacy. It also examines the strategies and the techniques that should be used in assessing the comprehension of four skills with reference to EFL classrooms. Thus, teachers can implement the appropriate techniques and utilize the assessment results to modify their classroom instruction, which entails the enhancement of their students’ learning abilities.
Европын холбооны шинэ сорилт ба монгол, ЕХ-ны түншлэлийн тулгамдсан асуудал
Authors: Уламбаяр Д.
Published: March 2023

This article talks about position of the EU in the Global politics, European integration process, EU challenges, such is refugees wave, Brexit, Ukraine and Syrian crisis, Russian foreign policy towards the EU, a new challenges after US president election. Мongolia’s tradional parners, Central and East European 8 states (Czech, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Slovak and Slovenia) are were ready to join the EU in 2004. Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU from 1st, 2007 and Croatia in July 1st of 2013. By the enlargement of the EU, 15 members of state changed to 28 (after Brexit 27) and the EU comined population reached more than 500 million. The main root of the EU enlargement was to put European mutual interests in the first priority. Mongolia’s tradional partners East European countries that joined the EU can be beneficial to Mongolia’s export expansion, investments and the group that supports Mongolia from the EU. Mongolia and the EU partnership and cooperation: origins, development and expended, etc.,
Book Review of Rethinking Post-Cold War Russian-Latin American Relations by Vladimir Rouvinski, and Victor Jeifets, eds. New York: Routledge, 2022. 302 p.
Authors: Chaguaceda Armando
Published: March 2023

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STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN ORGANISASI (ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT) MTsN 2 KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE
Authors: Nurasiah Nurasiah , Zulkhairi Zulkhairi
Published: March 2023

Organizational development (organizational development) in schools is strongly influenced by school support, therefore school business for organizational development can be carried out through school communities, such as school principals, teachers, staff, and community environment, by implementing organizational development strategies. The purpose of this study is to describe the strategy and inhibiting factors for organizational development (organizational development) MTsN 2 Lhokseumawe City. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection using observation techniques, interviews (interviews) and documentation. Data analysis is descriptive qualitative through data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study were found that schools played an important role in the development of organizations, especially school principals, teachers and school communities in supporting every organization's activities and cooperating with outside parties in developing and implementing organizational development strategies through efforts to plan organizational development strategies, formulation of organizational development strategies, organizing organizational development strategy, decision making and evaluation for the development of school organizations. The inhibiting factor in the development of school organizations is that there are some aspects that have not been fully proven by the objectives, Among other things, there is still a lack of discipline in working and related to the process of planning a school work program strategy, there are still obstacles faced, namely the lack of coordination and not yet optimal in the community environment and the lack of students' understanding of the importance of the organization and the time to participate in organizational activities.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE 3T+1M PROGRAM TAHFIDH JUZ AMMA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI MENGHAFAL PESERTA DIDIK DI SDN 2 TAWANGREJO LAMONGAN
Authors: Khoriyah Rif’atul , Cholifah Cholifah , Nadhiro Neny Liftiyarotun
Published: March 2023

This article examines the implementation of the 3T+1M method (Talqin, Tafahhum, Tikrar and Muroja'ah) in 5th grade students of SDN 2 Tawangrejo Lamongan which aims to increase memorization motivation in the Tahfidh juz amma program. The 3T+1M method is one method that is easy, effective and suitable to be implemented on students from grade 5 who are vulnerable between the ages of 10-11 years who are categorized as middle and late childhood. The method used in this research is a qualitative field research method or field research. Data analysis techniques through the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the steps for memorizing juz amma with the 3T+1M method are: 1) Students listen to letters read by educators, 2) Educators explain the contents of the letters read, 3) Students read repeatedly until students memorize them. 4) Students then repeat their memorization with the teacher. The determinants of the success of students in memorizing are psychological, emotional and intelligence factors.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray Terhadap Hasil Belajar PPKn materi Globalisasi Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Bomantara Bomantara , Safrul Safrul
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of problem solving learning model on the ability of Indonesian story questions for elementary school students. By using quantitative methods and quasi-experimental models with the type of post-test only control design. To see the extent to which this research has an effect on the ability of story questions, the researchers collected data through a post-test conducted by students. The results of this study indicate that the problem solving learning model has an effect on the ability of Indonesian language story questions for elementary school students as evidenced by statistical data for hypothesis testing using the t test with the results of the T_count> T_table with a score of 5.320> 2.002 so that this research can be said to have a significant influence on the ability Indonesian story questions for elementary school students. With these results, it can be said that the problem solving learning model is able to improve the ability of story questions, so that it can be used as a learning model used in the classroom.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN BLENDED LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS V DI SDN CIBUNTU 01
Authors: Syafitri Mutiara , Rahmadhar Yulia
Published: March 2023

The world of education is currently facing the Covid-19 pandemic, so education practitioners have begun to develop online learning combined with face to face learning to maximize student learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or an effect of using blended learning methods on science learning outcomes for fifth grade students at SDN Cibuntu 01. This study used a quantitative experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design method, the model The Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The sampling technique used is a cluster sample, which is selected by 25 students as the control class and 27 students as the experimental class. The instrument in this study is multiple choice. Based on the results of the control, the value of Tcount = 3.90 > Ttable = 1.67 and in the experimental class Tcount = 13.27> Ttable = 1.68, so Ha is accepted and H0 rejected. So it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the results of the pretest and posttest after learning the blended learning method and the conventional method with the average value of students, after learning with the blended learning method is higher than the posttest average after conventional learning.
PENGUATAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TAHFIZH ALQUR’AN PADA DAYAH AR-RAUDHAH TAHFIZH AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Diauddin Diauddin , Agustina Fitriani
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the Strengthening of the Tahfizh Al-Qur'an Learning Model at Dayah Ar Raudhah Tahfiz Al-Qur'an, Blang mangat District, Lhokseumawe City. The research subjects were the students of Dayah Ar Raudhah Tahfizh Al-Qur'an, Blang Mangat District, Lhokseumawe. The type of research used is qualitative. Data collection techniques were carried out through: Observation, interview and document study. Data analysis techniques were carried out by means of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results obtained: (1) Application of the learning model Dayah Tahfizh Al-Qur'an Ar Raudhah Lhokseumawe using the Ottoman Turkish tahfizh model or known as the backward sequence model with a standard time of memorizing 30 juz for 20 months, (2) Actualization of the Dayah Tahfizh learning model Al-Qur'an Ar Raudhah Lhokseumawe was carried out in 3 stages, namely: a pre-tahfizh program for 6 months, memorizing with a predetermined Ottoman model, and an evaluation stage carried out in 2 stages, (3) Obstacles in applying the tahfizh learning model to Dayah Ar Raudhah Tahfizh Al-Qur'an Lhokseumawe. first, feeling difficult when starting to memorize the Qur'an, because memorizing the Qur'an from the last page of each juz and having to start from the beginning for the thalib who had previously memorized the Qur'an. Second, Cannot be sure or determine how many juz memorized because the system is round. Meanwhile, efforts to overcome obstacles are carried out by fostering talib discipline and collaborating with the talib guardians.
PENGARUH KONDISI LINGKUNGAN KELUARGA TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Nurmaliza Shafira Kurnia , Safrul Safrul
Published: March 2023

Children throughout their lives will always be influenced by family, school, and society at large. The family environment is the first and foremost educational environment for children who provides guidance and examples for children. This study aims to determine the effect of family environmental conditions on the learning interest of fifth grade students at SDN Semanan 08 Pagi. The research method used is a quantitative research method. The type of approach used is a correlational approach. The data collection technique used in this research is using a questionnaire. Based on the results of data analysis that has been carried out, it is concluded that the family environment has a significant effect on the learning interest of fifth grade students at SDN Semanan 08 Pagi. The resulting influence has a positive direction. It can be seen in the coefficient test of the determination of the family environment on interest in learning, the value of R = 0.577 indicates that there is a relationship between the family environment and positive interest in learning. While the R Square of 0.333 gives the understanding that learning interest is influenced by the family environment by 33.3% while the rest (100% - 33.3% = 66.7%) is the contribution of other variables outside the variables studied by researchers