bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research on Intelligent Improvement Method of Physical Education Teaching Quality in Universities Based on FAHP Model
Authors: Liu Hongyu , Ko Young Chun
Published: January 2024

With the development of the information age, the quality of physical education teaching in universities has become an important goal of teaching reform. Improving the quality of physical education and significantly improving students' physical fitness is one of the development goals of higher education. Therefore, this article proposes an intelligent improvement method by collecting and analyzing college sports data and using the FAHP model for qualitative and quantitative analysis. This model can evaluate the current situation of students' physical education and propose targeted strategies. By verifying the consistency of the model output, effective teaching strategies are identified to achieve the goal of continuously improving the quality of physical education in universities. Teachers' classroom teaching efficiency, teaching resources, and teaching methods must also meet higher requirements. The intelligent improvement method based on the FAHP model proposed in this article provides new ideas and methods for improving the quality of physical education teaching in universities.
Marketing Decision Model and Consumer Behavior Prediction With Deep Learning
Authors: Xu Anfeng , Li Yue , Donta Praveen Kumar
Published: January 2024

This article presents a study using ResNet-50, GRU, and transfer learning to construct a marketing decision-making model and predict consumer behavior. Deep learning algorithms address the scale and complexity of consumer data in the information age. Traditional methods may not capture patterns effectively, while deep learning excels at extracting features from large datasets. The research aims to leverage deep learning to build a marketing decision-making model and predict consumer behavior. ResNet-50 analyzes consumer data, extracting visual features for marketing decisions. GRU model temporal dynamics, capturing elements like purchase sequences. Transfer learning improves performance with limited data by using pre-trained models. By comparing the model predictions with ground truth data, the performance of the models can be assessed and their effectiveness in capturing consumer behavior and making accurate predictions can be measured. This research contributes to marketing decision-making. Deep learning helps understand consumer behavior, formulate personalized strategies, and improve promotion and sales. It introduces new approaches to academic marketing research, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Dietary Habits of Newly Diagnosed Patients with Breast Cancer in Korea
Authors: Shin Jaehoon , Lee Jiyeon , Yoon Yooeun , Lee Hye Sun , Kim Hyungmi , Kwon Yu-Jin , Lee Ji-Won
Published: January 2024

Background: In patients with breast cancer, a healthy diet can help reduce breast cancer-specific recurrence, mortality, and comorbid chronic disease rates. There have been few studies on dietary habits immediately after breast cancer diagnosis, especially those involving the Asian population. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the nutritional habits of newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer and the general population without cancer in Korea using propensity score (PS) matching.Methods: We conducted a case-controlled study of 157 patients with breast cancer and 2,363 cancer-free control participants from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The PS values for the predicted probability of patients with breast cancer and the general population were estimated using logistic regression analysis, including age and body mass index. The dietary patterns were assessed using a 24-hour recall of 1 day and the Food Frequency Questionnaire.Results: PS matching showed that patients with breast cancer consumed fewer calories and carbohydrates; however, they consumed more protein and fat compared to the general population. Compared to the general population, patients with breast cancer consumed more healthy foods such as fish, seaweed, vegetables, fruit, mixed-grain rice, and nuts; however, they also consumed more soup, stew, and red meat.Conclusion: Newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer have some healthy dietary habits compared to the general population. However, there is considerable room for improvement in their diet quality. Our results support the need to develop tailored dietary recommendations for patients with breast cancer during the diagnostic and posttreatment periods to improve their diet quality.
The therapeutic value of thiazole and thiazolidine derivatives in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic literature review
Authors: Abdollahi Zahra , Nejabat Mojgan , Abnous Khalil , Hadizadeh Farzin
Published: January 2024

Background and purpose:

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease and the fifth leading cause of death among the elderly. The development of drugs for AD treatment is based on inhibiting cholinesterase (ChE) activity and inhibiting amyloid-beta peptide and tau protein aggregations. Many in vitro findings have demonstrated that thiazole-and thiazolidine-based compounds have a good inhibitory effect on ChE and other elements involved in the AD pathogenicity cascade.

Experimental approach:

In the present review, we collected available documents to verify whether these synthetic compounds can be a step forward in developing new medications for AD. A systematic literature search was performed in major electronic databases in April 2021. Twenty-eight relevant in vitro and in vivo studies were found and used for data extraction.

Findings/Results:

Findings demonstrated that thiazole-and thiazolidine-based compounds could ameliorate AD's pathologic condition by affecting various targets, including inhibition of ChE activity, amyloid-beta, and tau aggregation in addition to cyclin-dependent kinase 5/p25, beta-secretase-1, cyclooxygenase, and glycogen synthase kinase-3β.

Conclusion and implications:

Due to multitarget effects at micromolar concentration, this review demonstrated that these synthetic compounds could be considered promising candidates for developing anti-Alzheimer drugs.
PI3K/AKT and STAT3 pathways mediate the neuroprotective effect of dasatinib from acute cerebral injury in endotoxemic mice
Authors: Mohammad Ammar Rasoul , Hassan Ekhlas Sabah , Majeed Sahar Abdulrudha
Published: January 2024

Background and purpose:

Sepsis induces brain dysfunction and there is still a requirement for an unemployed viable restorative approach. This study aimed to investigate the role of dasatinib in the modulation of proinflammatory mediators, attenuating neuroinflammatory response, and it's signaling pathway during endotoxemia.

Experimental approach:

Twenty-four adult male Swiss-albino mice were randomized into four groups: sham (undergo laparotomy without cecal ligation and puncture, sepsis (laparotomy with cecal ligation and puncture), vehicle-dimethyl sulfoxide, dasatinib (20 mg/kg/day) intraperitoneally. Brain tissue used for assessment of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), IL-10, Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), protein kinase B (AKT), phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), and histopathological examination.

Findings/Results:

Brain tissue levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL1 β were higher in the sepsis group than in the sham and vehicle groups. The dasatinib group had considerably lower tissue levels of these markers and significantly higher tissue values of IL-10 than the sepsis and vehicle groups. The sham group had much lower tissue values of TLR4, AKT, STAT3, and PI3k than in sepsis and vehicle groups. Furthermore, tissue levels of these markers in the dasatinib group were considerably lower than those in the sepsis and vehicle groups. Histopathology demonstrated that dasatinib might considerably reduce brain damage and the intensity of neuroinflammation when compared to sepsis and vehicle groups that showed extensive brain inflammation and damage.

Conclusion and implication:

Dasatinib attenuated endotoxemia-induced acute brain damage in mice via modulating effects on TLR4, PI3K, AKT, and STAT3 downstream signaling pathways.
A comparative study to find the effectiveness of Iyengar Yoga versus Pilates on the anterior pelvic tilt of young females with mechanical low back pain
Authors: Dabhi Palak Suresh
Published: January 2024

CONTEXT:

Pelvic tilt is one of the root causes behind low back pain (LBP). There are many causes behind LBP and anterior pelvic tilt is one of the leading causes which results in LBP, especially in young females. Interventions activating the core musculature can aid in decreasing the tilting, thereby alleviating the LBP. Iyengar Yoga and Pilates have been proved to be effective in the activation of core musculature in many researches. But no research has been done to prove the effect of both interventions on pelvic tilt, which in turn helps to alleviate LBP.

AIMS:

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Iyengar Yoga versus Pilates on the anterior pelvic tilt of females with LBP.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

college, PG, randomized controlled trial.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS

Questionnaire, digital inclinometer, and clamps. Forty LBP subjects were selected based on inclusion criteria and randomly divided into two groups. Group A (n = 20) Iyengar Yoga and Group B (n = 20) Pilates. Protocol lasted for 45–60 min 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Angulation of tilt (using digital inclinometer, inclinometer was placed on the clamps) and Modified Oswestry LBP Disability Questionnaire-outcome measures.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:

SPSS version 2.0 (software used for statistical analysis). Paired, unpaired t-test-outcome 1 and Wilcoxon, Mann–Whitney U-test-outcome 2.

RESULTS:

Pre-and posttest difference for outcome 1 in Group A was 1.34 ± 0.23 and for Group B was 1.55 ± 0.2. For outcome 2, prepost difference in Group A was 3 ± 0.33, Group B was 3.8 ± 0.49.

CONCLUSIONS:

The study concluded that there is no significant difference between both groups on anterior pelvic tilt.
Una comparativa de las deudas excluidas del régimen de los saldos insolutos en el derecho concursal chileno y de la exoneración del pasivo insatisfecho en el derecho concursal español
Authors: Sanz Sanz Alberto
Published: January 2024

La Ley 21.563 ha modificado la Ley 20.720, relativa al procedimiento concursal, en diferentes aspectos, siendo el más interesante para este trabajo el que afecta al régimen de los saldos insolutos, cuya regulación entró en vigor el 11 de agosto del 2023. Por su parte, la entrada en vigor en España del texto refundido de la Ley Concursal el 1 de septiembre de 2020 ha supuesto una importante revisión de la exoneración del pasivo insatisfecho. Este trabajo pretende realizar una comparativa, mediante el estudio de la regulación de ambas normativas concursales, del tratamiento que los legisladores nacionales realizan al mecanismo de la segunda oportunidad, con el propósito de realizar propuestas para la posible mejora del tratamiento del régimen de los saldos insolutos.
Comentarios críticos a los efectos del incidente de mala fe en el nuevo art. 169 A de la Ley 20.720 y propuestas de solución a partir de los elementos de la noción de abuso del deudor persona natural concursado
Authors: Alarcón Cañuta Miguel Angel
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo analiza los efectos del incidente de mala fe regulado en el artículo 169 A inciso 4 de la Ley 20.720. A partir de un análisis dogmático de la institución del rechazo de la descarga de la deuda con fundamento en la prevención del abuso, en el que se consideran los elementos de la noción de abuso de la persona natural, junto a un examen comparado de la historia de la ley en torno a la introducción de la norma en el ordenamiento chileno, se determinan los alcances de la institución y se plantean soluciones a los problemas de limitación del interés de alivio del deudor y de incertidumbre jurídica que la norma presenta.
Las modificaciones introducidas por la Ley 20.720 a la regla del artículo 1496 Nº1 del Código Civil y su operatoria en los procedimientos concursales
Authors: Goic Martinic Pedro
Published: January 2024

Este artículo aborda las significativas modificaciones que la Ley 20.720 ha introducido a la regla de vencimiento anticipado del plazo en el artículo 1496 del Código Civil. Nuestro propósito es desentrañar la estructura delineada por el legislador, tanto en el ámbito civil como en el concursal, explorando cómo esta regla opera en diversos procedimientos concursales. Además, examinamos la reciente modificación de la Ley 21.563, que moderniza los procedimientos concursales según la Ley de Reorganización y Liquidación de Empresas y Personas. Este estudio se guía por un enfoque jurídico normativo, dogmático y jurisprudencial para fundar las posiciones relativas a la necesidad de la insolvencia como presupuesto de los procedimientos concursales y estos, a su vez, como requisitos para el vencimiento anticipado. Al comparar los casos, buscamos respaldar la idea previa mediante la confirmación de nuestra hipótesis de trabajo: la facultad de exigibilidad inmediata se determina por la afectación a un concurso, considerado hoy equivalente a una situación de notoria insolvencia.
Stabilizers of irreducible components of affine Deligne–Lusztig varieties
Authors: He Xuhua , Zhou Rong , Zhu Yihang
Published: January 2024

We study the

J_{b}(F)

-action on the set of top-dimensional irreducible components of affine Deligne–Lusztig varieties in the affine Grassmannian. We show that the stabilizer of any such component is a parahoric subgroup of

J_{b}(F)

of maximal volume, verifying a conjecture of X. Zhu. As an application, we give a description of the set of top-dimensional irreducible components in the basic locus of Shimura varieties.
Improving the Quality and Use of Malaria Surveillance Data: Results from Evaluating an Integrated Malaria Information Storage System at the Health Facility Level in Selected Districts in Mozambique
Authors: Stratil Ann-Sophie , Canana Neide , Rodrigues Maria , Armando Sarmento , Gomane Sergio , Zandamela Edson , Baker Kevin , Roca-Feltrer Arantxa , Candrinho Baltazar
Published: January 2024

Mozambique addressed critical malaria surveillance system challenges by rolling out an integrated malaria information storage system (iMISS) at the district level in February 2021. The iMISS integrates malaria data from existing systems across thematic program areas to improve data availability and use. In seven districts, the platform was extended to health facilities (HFs), allowing HFs to access iMISS and use tablets to submit monthly malaria reports to a central database, eliminating the need for paper-based reporting to districts. A structured evaluation of the iMISS rollout to HFs was carried out in February–July 2021. The four evaluation areas were data quality (reporting rate, timeliness, and fidelity) of monthly malaria reports electronically submitted to the iMISS, adoption of the iMISS for data-informed decision-making, system maintenance, and acceptability of the iMISS among target users. All 94 HFs in the seven targeted districts were assessed. Over the 6-month period, 86.1% of reported cases on the iMISS were consistent with cases recorded in paper-based reports, allowing for up to 10% discrepancy. In addition, 69.0% of expected monthly district meetings were held, and information from iMISS was discussed during 58.6% of these meetings. Maintenance issues, mostly related to tablet access and internet connectivity, were experienced by 74.5% of HFs; 33.7% of issues were resolved within 1 month. The iMISS and electronic submission of malaria reports were well accepted by HF- and district-level users. Continued political commitment and timely execution of issue management workflows are crucial to ensure trust in the new platform and facilitate higher levels of data use.
Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Finished Parts of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels
Authors:   AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
Published: January 2024

This document provides a recommended practice for determining decarburization and carburization in heat treated carbon and low-alloy steel parts other than case hardened parts. It is not applicable to raw materials.
Dominant currency shocks and foreign exchange pressure in the periphery
Authors: Gevorkyan Aleksandr V. , Khemraj Tarron
Published: January 2024

The spillover effects of a strong dollar and euro, two dominant currencies, on emerging market economies (the periphery) are examined. The paper empirically studies dominant currency shocks on the foreign exchange (FX) constraint, economic growth, external debt, and inflation. Comparing a dollar shock to euro and commodity price shocks, using various empirical methodologies across regimes of trade invoicing and commodity dependence, the paper shows that appreciation of the trade weighted exchange rate (the dollar index) can worsen the FX constraint and decrease growth in the periphery, failing to achieve the conventional macroeconomic adjustments of a competitive currency depreciation. A strong dollar reduces external debt, but a strong euro has the opposite effect. An FX-constraint shock emanating from the periphery appreciates the US dollar, affirming dollar’s safe-haven status. These findings have implications for balance of payments and exchange rate policy management for a larger group of emerging markets and developing economies.
STUDY ON KESHA SHAREERA W.S.R TO KHALITYA (MALE PATTERN BALDNESS) IN RELATION WITH DAIHIKA PRAKRUTI.
Authors: Ananda Shetty Manohar , Jyoteppa Sanjeevkumar , Anup Bhosgikar , Waghmare Ashwinikumar , Sapana Hiremath
Published: January 2024

Ayurveda is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world with strong evidence of experiencing good life. However, it is not only the system of medicine in the congenital sense of curing diseases. It is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect our own health and lead a healthy life, Hence, it is sincerely a holistic and fundamental medical system.
According to Acharya Sushruta, the Kesha is one of the Pitruja Bhava. He has mentioned in Nidanasthana that under the heading explained Indralupta, Khalitya, and Ruhya are the same. Pitta along with Vata by involving the roots of hair (Romakoopa) causes the falling of hair and then after Shleshma along with Shonita obstructs the channel of Romakoopa leading to the degeneration of the hairs. Ayurveda is based on the concepts of Prakruti inherited at the time of Shukra Shonita Samyoga, prior to birth defined as Prakruti. As the Prakruti of a person remains stable throughout the life of an individual, it is helpful in predicting a particular disease, the prognosis of that illness, and the selection of therapy. The Kesha and Prakruti are interrelated, people of different Prakruti have different types of Kesha. Here for the assessment of male pattern baldness, the Hamilton Norwood scale is used. In the present Westernized culture, other dietary habits, and different hair care products like chemical-based oils, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc, have made hair either get premature or to falling of hair. So, the individual develops an inferiority complex, having a latent impact on one’s psychological behavior. So, our in-tention is to know which Prakruti person will get earlier Khalitya and the same will be studied here.
AN OVERVIEW OF SHWETA PRADAR IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Devi Pratibha , Singh Shashi
Published: January 2024

Shweta Pradara can be a symptom of many diseases as well as an independent entity. The white discharge with
foul smell makes it embracing to get into the social gatherings and even engaging into her personal life. The white
discharge may start as a simple problem and end in severity up to infertility I f not treated at right time. Many
treatments are prescribed for this problem but not free from side effects and reoccurrence. Hence selection of an
appropriate treatment without disturbing the other system is very much essential. The present study has been designed to substantiate the Nidana and Samprapti, Samprapti Vighantana of Shweta Pradara, so that an alternative
better form of therapy can be made available in those suffering from Shweta Pradara.
A REVIEW ARTICLE ON ‘AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF AGNI AND ITS IMPACT ON THE HUMAN BODY, HEALTH AND DIGESTION.
Authors: Kapoor Rupali , Saini Swapnil , Prashar Sonali , Sharma Piyush
Published: January 2024

In Ayurveda it is considered that all the diseases result due to low appetite. For this reason, ‘Kaya Chikitsa’ (body treatment) is also referred to as ‘Agni Chikitsa’. Agni (fire) present in the Jathara (stomach) which digests the food is Bhagavaniswara- almighty god- himself; he receives (substances of) sweet and other tastes (for growth and maintenance of the body), he is being subtle (minute) it is not possible to perceive him. Served by Prana, Apana and Samana (the three divisions of Vata), by blowing increasing, protecting and preserving it. It stimulates other Agni to carry out their respective functions. Food nourishes body Dhatus, Ojas, strength, com-plexion etc. It all depends on the equilibrium state of Agni otherwise Rasa etc. cannot be produced or manufac-tured from undigested food. Almost all diseases arise due to sluggish functions of Agni, especially Udara Roga.
The effect of voice recording as a tool to improve speaking skills
Authors: Idrovo Maldonado Nelly Beatriz , Fajardo Dack Tammy
Published: January 2024

This research studies the effects of voice recording technology as an educational tool to enhance speaking skills with a group of 15 students of the first bachelorette at a public high school in Paute, Ecuador. The methodology applied a mixed-methods approach in which a pre and post-test were applied to gather quantitative data and a questionnaire with eight open-ended questions to collect qualitative data and analyze participants’ perceptions. During the intervention between the tests, students had to follow some steps to complete voice recording activities. Learners planned the speaking part, practiced the main components like fluency, pronunciation and intonation, vocabulary and grammar, and content and organization, then recorded the audio, and finally uploaded it to the WhatsApp group. Learners received guidance, feedback, and personalized instruction based on their recorded performances. Moreover, after the study, students perceived the voice recording activities as a significant benefit and considered this tool as an opportunity to improve their speaking skills. making the learning process more meaningful. Results revealed that voice recording provides a practical and effective tool for the development and continuous improvement of communication skills.
EKSPLOATACIJA TURBOGENERATORA SA SMETNjAMA U SISTEMU HLAĐENjA VODOM NAMOTAJA STATORA
Authors:   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, TPP Nikola Tesla A, Dimitrijević Aleksandra , Ostojić Vladimir ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, TPP Nikola Tesla A, Paunović Vladimir ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, TPP Nikola Tesla A, Radeč Slavica ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, TPP Nikola Tesla A, Stević Vesna ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, TPP Nikola Tesla A, Jovanović Đorđe ,   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Božović Zoran
Published: January 2024

The paper describes the disturbance in the water cooling system of the stator windings, as a consequence of the deposition of copper oxides in the "hollow" conductors of the stator bars. The presence of copper oxide deposition is determined on the basis of monitoring the water temperature of individual hydraulic circuits, which consist of bars of the upper and lower layer of windings, as well as on reducing the total flow and increasing the pressure difference at the inlet and outlet of demineralized water for winding cooling system. In accordance with the operating instructions, the generator operated with a rated load for more than three years, until reaching the upper limit of the difference in water outlet temperature between individual hydraulic circuits, when the generator load was reduced to about 70% of the rated load. Chemical rinsing of the stator windings by the CUPROPLEX® Offline Cleaning method was organized during the overhaul in year 2020. Before rinsing of the windings, the water flow of individual hydraulic circuits was measured and it was determined in which bars there is a decrease in flow due to the accumulation of copper deposits. In addition to the four cycles of chemical rinsing of the complete stator winding, two cycles of rinsing were performed separately through the bars in which the flow was less than 50%. After successful chemical rinsing, the tightness of the windings was checked and high voltage insulation electrical tests were performed. In the further generator operation with rated load, all parameters are in accordance with the operating instructions
KONTINUALNI MONITORING MAGNETNOG FLUKSA I VAZDUŠNOG ZAZORA NA GENERATORIMA AGREGATA HE „BAJINA BAŠTA“
Authors:   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Pavićević Miroslav , Milutinović Milan ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“, Nedeljković Željko ,   Public Enterprise „Elektroprivreda Srbije“
Published: January 2024

In this article, the importance of magnetic flux and air gap continuous online monitoring system of synchronous generators will be described in general, as well as in a specific application on generators of HPP "Bajina Bašta". The main characteristics of the subject generators will be given in the introduction, and description of the method of incorporation of magnetic flux (Andritz Hydro, DIA TECH MFX) and air gap (Andritz Hydro, DIA TECH MGM) continous online monitoring system of synchronous generators will follow – sensors (type, method and place of installation), transducers and conditioners, central acquisition and processing unit, master server with data management software, general visualization with message system (graphical user interface), communication and data exchange with the power plant control system, examples of the system diagnostic capabilities
PROCENA OPASNOSTI OD ELEKTRIČNOG LUKA U TS 20/0,4kV
Authors:   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Simić Ninoslav , Mrvić Jovan ,   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Jasika Ranko ,   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade, Obradović Stefan ,   Electrical Engineering Institute “Nikola Tesla”, University of Belgrade
Published: January 2024

The arc flash risk assessment defines personal protective equipment and safety distances for working near voltage. In this paper, short - circuit currents and electric arc energy inside a building supplied with 20 / 0.4 kV power substation are analyzed. The calculation procedure is presented and then through an example, the obtained results are tabulated. The individual locations, where the staff is exposed to the electric arc, are listed and its energy is estimated. In places where the danger to staff has been identified, ie where the energy of the electric arc is higher than 1.2 cal / cm2, safety distances are defined. The calculation of the electric arc energy was performed in compliance with the standard IEEE Std 1584: 2018, for voltages of 208 V doo 15 kV. The standard NFPA 70E: 2018 was used to calculate the arc energy in a 20 kV power facility. Finally, the replacement of the transformer protective fuse was considered to reduce the fault duration and arc energy. The aim of this paper is to point out, through a practical example, the need for energy hazard analysis of the electric arc, in order to protect the professional staff for each power facility.
Policy In Developing Character Values In Indonesia
Authors: Kartini Dedeh , Komalasari Kokom , Fitriasari Susan
Published: January 2024

Character value is an important asset for the Indonesian nation. Strong character values can form a society that is noble, tolerant, and democratic. The development of character values in Indonesia has been a concern of the government for a long time. This study aims to examine policies in the development of character values in Indonesia, especially Purwakarta Regency, West Java. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research was carried out by literature study obtained from Google Schoolar. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results show that the procedures for developing character values in Purwakarta Regency are regulated in Regent Regulation number 69 of 2015 concerning character education. This regulation not only outlines the process of teaching and learning activities, but also provides guidance to teachers, especially homeroom teachers, to monitor the character of students inside and outside the classroom. The implementation of the policy is done by utilizing local wisdom in Purwakarta district, which is applied through formal education institutions with a structured special seven-day program. This program succeeds in shaping students' character and improving students' life skills.
Pairing simple domestic needs with products' reusability applications
Authors: Mercado-Colón Johana , Salas-Gonzalez Nayra , Larrieux-Díaz Ruth D. , Díaz-Cruz Veronica , Fernández-Lafuente Rocio I. , Cruz-Salas Keysha , Mercado-Sanabria Wilsheila , Cruz-Jimenez Valeria , Meléndez-Santiago Liz , Ortíz-Marrero Juan , Ramírez-Cruz Pedro , Ortíz-Roque Patricia , E. Isaza Clara , Cabrera-Rios Mauricio
Published: January 2024

El largo y complejo proceso de degradación de los polímeros sintéticos presenta grandes desafíos ecológicos en todo el planeta. Podemos ver impactos directos día a día en la acumulación excesiva de plásticos que muchas veces terminan en su incineración, lo que a su vez contribuye a la contaminación y deterioro del medio ambiente. Aunque varios gobiernos alrededor del mundo han venido desarrollando programas que promueven alternativas a la reducción de residuos a través del reciclaje, la realidad es que estos programas muchas veces no son efectivos ya que no son acordes a las necesidades y accesibilidad de los consumidores. Una alternativa que puede estar más al alcance de los individuos es la de reutilización de productos.
Es posible reutilizar una amplia variedad de productos hechos con materiales como vidrio, papel, plástico, y metales entre otros. Para promover la reutilización, este manuscrito presenta una tríada de ideas para reutilizar varios productos con el fin de abordar problemas simples reales tales como mitigar las altas temperaturas en interiores, iluminar estéticamente jardines y pasillos en una casa, o bien dar soporte físico a macetas o sillas.
ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACIVITIES OF $OCIMUM~BASILICUM~VAR.~PURPUREUM$ ETHANOL EXTRACT
Authors: Babayan Anush M.
Published: January 2024

Many species of Ocimum genus have a long history in folk medicine and food industry. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of leaves of Ocimum basilicum var. purpureum cultivated in Armenian (Ararat province, village Dvin, 1000–1200 m a.s.l.). Antimicrobial activity of O. basilicum leaves' extract was determined by agar disk-diffusion method. Different Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis WT-A, Staphylococcus aureus MDC 5233, Enterococcus hirae ATCC 9790) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella typhimurium MDC1754, ampicillin resistant E. coli dhpα-pUC18 and kanamycin resistant E. coli pARG25) bacteria and yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC 9804 and S. cerevisiae ATCC 13007) were used as test-microorganisms. 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay was applied to measure the radical scavenging capacity of O. basilicum ethanol extract. The total flavonoid content in O. basilicum extract was determined employing AlCl3 colorimetric assay, and the value was 46.9±0.884 μg QE mg–1. Total phenolic content of studied extract was investigated by Folin–Ciocalteu assay. The content for O. basilicum extract was 317.75±4.105 μg of GAE mg–1. Antiradical activity of O. basilicum extract expressed as IC50 value of 19.37±0.38 µg·mL–1. Thus, O. bacilicum can be considered as potential source of biologically active substances.
Grape Berry Morphology in Semi-Arid Climate of Tekirdağ: Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Factors and Stress Applications
Authors: BAHAR Elman , KORKUTAL İlknur , TOK ABAY Cannur
Published: January 2024

The growth and development of grapes are influenced by various biotic and abiotic stresses. The presence of Vitis vinifera L. on Earth is threatened by the increase in abiotic stresses and biotic stresses due to global warming. On the other hand, grape quality and, consequently, berry characteristics can also be negatively affected by these stress factors. The hypothesis of this experiment is to determine the effects of biotic and abiotic stresses applied five days before harvest on the berries of live grapevines under field conditions. For this purpose, for two years (2016 and 2017), Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot grape varieties grafted onto the SO4 rootstock at Te-Ha Corp. vineyard were used. In the late pre-harvest period (five days before harvest), seven stress applications, including control, were implemented. The stress application methods included control, impact (1 minute with a plastic hammer at 08:00 and 19:00), leaf removal (removing all leaves), leaf injury (injuring all leaves by hitting with a stick), UV-C (1 minute at 08:00 and 19:00), vibration (1 minute of vibration at 08:00 and 19:00), and Botrytis cinerea Pers ex. Fr (once). The measurements of the features performed are as follows, in order: berry width-length (mm), bery volume (cm3), berry skin area (cm2/grain), berry skin area/berry flesh volume ratio (cm2/cm3), berry fresh-dry weight (g), 100 berry fresh weight (g), berry density (g/cm3), and % dry weight. As a result, it was observed that the applied abiotic and biotic stress treatments did not negatively affect berry characteristics in two years, especially in the second year. Therefore, the application of Shock action, UV-C, Vibration, Leaf injury, Leaf removal, and Botrytis cinerea for improving grape quality was found not to be objectionable.
Detection of Aflatoxin M1 and Several Heavy Metals in Medical Infant Milk Formula Sold in Iraqi Markets
Authors:   Polymer Research Unit, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad 10052, Iraq, Alyasiri Thura
Published: January 2024

Milk is essential for infants, and infant feeding should be emphasized in any program to ensure good child health. To find harmful and trace elements in different milk powder brands bought in Iraq and fed to babies with metabolic syndrome, atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) was used. Fluorescence high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was also used to measure aflatoxin M1. The result reveals the concentrations of elements close to the product label's description, such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, selenium, iron, and manganese. Only the potassium element was higher than what was listed on the product label. Additionally, no quantities of hazardous elements like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), or arsenic (As) were found. As for aflatoxin M1, it was found that the PKU milk formula and lactose-free milk formula were found to be free of AFM1 contamination, indicating that they are safe to consume. AFM1 was found in concentrations above the permissible limit in the MSUD milk formula (0.08 µg/kg). The reason for this issue could be inadequate storage. The other two types, TYR and OAc milk formula, were lower than the allowable limit of 0.05 µg/kg. As a result, there needs to be more oversight of the milk that newborns with metabolic syndrome consumele S. aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes, and Streptococcus pneumoniae in community settings.
Legal Protection for Users of Affiliate Services in Binary Option Platform Transactions
Authors:   Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Airlangga University, Indonesia, Panjaitan Festus H.P.C. , Pawestri Dr. Widhayani Dian ,   Lecturer Master of Laws, Faculty of Law, Airlangga University, Indonesia, Rahmah Prof. Dr. Mas ,   Lecturer Master of Laws, Faculty of Law, Airlangga University, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent of legal protection provided to users of Binary Option platform services on the basis of affiliate violations and whether affiliates are liable for losses experienced by Binary Option service users. This type of research is legal research, using normative juridical research. The approaches used in this research are the statutory approach and the conceptual approach. The results of this research are that Binary Options trading is a guessing game or called gambling and does not have an operating permit in Indonesia and the legal protection provided is through the Investment Alert Task Force which actively gives an appeal to the public to be more careful if they want to carry out investment activities. because until now there are no definite regulations regarding Binary Option services.
Nasal Vowels in Solor Dialect of Lamaholot Language and Their Morpho-Syntactic Significance
Authors:   English Education Study Program, School of Education Nusa Cendana University, Timor – Indonesia, B Kroon Yosep
Published: January 2024

The Lamaholot language spoken in East Flores and Lembata has several interesting distinctive features, compared to its neighboring languages. One of these features is nasal vowels. Nasal vowels in this language are phonemic, in that they show distinct meanings in contrasted minimal-pair words. Because of this phonemic characteristic, the nasal vowels in the dialect have significant influences on the Lamaholot linguistics. This research will examine the importance of nasal vowels in Solor dialect of Lamaholot morphologically and syntactically. Two research problems this study has tried to answer are (1) what are the morphologic and syntactic significances of the nasal vowels of Solor Dialect of Lamaholot Language, and (2) what meanings do these nasal vowels indicate when they involve in morphological processes? Apart from being an additional linguistic reference for the study of languages in eastern Indonesia in particular, and Austronesian languages at a broader level, this research also contributes to the efforts to maintain regional languages in East Nusa Tenggara. The approach to be used in this study is descriptive. The theory referred to is functional typology with the concepts of Basic Linguistic Theory based on generative structural grammar. References to the theory can be read, among others, in Payne (1997), Dixon (2010a), Comrie (1989) and Sophen (2007a, 2007b, 2007c). Data for this study was collected through recording and elicitation from the native speakers of Solor dialect. The collected corpus in the form of audio data is analyzed and stored electronically with the Praat application, and then transcribed into text form. The text data is sorted, then analyzed and stored electronically with the Toolbox application, which can later be used as additional data for the Solor – Lamaholot dialect dictionary database, which the author is currently working on. The research results show that the presence of nasal vowels in the Solor dialect of the Lamaholot language gives very significant and influential contribution to the communication and speech of speakers of this dialect. This grammatical feature is so important that its presence can give rise to different interpretations by listeners. Morphosyntactically, the nasal vowels in Solor dialect of the Lamaholot language express five functions, namely (1) to express the pronominal form of ownership; (2) to express the form of alienable ownership; (3) to express the enclitic form of third person singular possession in common nouns; (4) to state the participial function derived from the verb; and (5) to express the attributive function of adjectives in the Solor dialect of the Lamaholot language.
Analysis of Motor Vehicle Tax and Name Reversal Duty Contributions on Locally Generated Revenue of Regencies and City in Central Sulawesi Province in 2014-2018 Period
Authors:   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Jokolelono Eko , Djirimu MA ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sading Yunus ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Paembonan Laendatu ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Parinding Kalvin A. ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Rafika Ika ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Batjo Wahyudi ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Millias Tuty Farida ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the contribution and influence of Motor Vehicle Tax and Name Reversal Duty on Locally Generated Revenue in Central Sulawesi using a quantitative descriptive method. In additon, relevant data were collected through literature review, fieldwork, as well as interviews, and analyzed using contribution and Panel Data Regression method. The results showed that the contributions of Motor Vehicle Tax and Motor Vehicle Name Reversal Duty from 2015 to 2018 decreased and did not have a significant effect on Locally Generated Revenue.
Humpback whale activity near Cap Lopez, Gabon
Authors: D. Walsh Pete , Michael Fay J. , Gulick Steve , Phillipe Sounguet Guy
Published: January 2024

Two days of aerial transects were flown in mid-August 1998, just below the equator near Cap Lopez, Gabon. Two groups of humpback whales (Meagaptera novaeangliae) were sighted to the north of Cap Lopez and eighteen groups were sighted to the south. A large proportion of whales in the southern sector engaged in display behaviour. Similar observations were made during brief boat surveys on 14 August 1998 and 6-12 September 1999. Three surface-active groups were also observed, suggesting that humpback whales mate in the waters surrounding Cap Lopez. Three calves were observed during surveys. Historical whaling records and recent reports of whale sightings imply that humpback whale breeding grounds lie further north and west, in the Gulf of Guinea. Observations also suggest that humpback whales may feed at Cap Lopez and possibly at other points along the Gabonese coast. Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) were abundant in the area and one other, unconfirmed, dolphin species was observed. Further research is needed to better establish the status of humpback whales and other cetaceans in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Impact of Modern Teaching Strategy in Enhancing the Learning Skills of the Grade 9 Students at Holy Rosary College Foundation
Authors: Divina Daniela B. , Miparanum May Grace D. , Pondavilla John Francis , Zita Cris T.
Published: January 2024

Modern teaching strategies can help students create activities that allow them to cooperate and learn from one another while having fun. Research has shown that collaborative learning fosters students’ academic learning style in addition to help them acquire Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Thus, this study aims to determine the most effective way for students to acquire modern teaching strategies. A total of 30 students (Grade 9) from Junior High School of Holy Rosary College Foundation participated in this study, with data collected through the use of a survey questionnaire. The main aim of the study is to find out how modern teaching strategy affects students’ ability to learn. Drawing upon modern teaching strategy, this research suggests that implementing innovative teaching methods (i.e. collaborative learning, gamification and thinking-based learning) can contribute to boost high school students’ confidence. Moreover, these strategies also foster the development of students’ social skills and promote communicative interaction with their peers. Equally important, modern teaching strategy yields benefits for both students and teachers.
EVALUATION OF THE CONDYLAR POSITION IN RELATION TO THE DIFFERENT MALOCCLUSIONS OF A STUDENT POPULATION
Authors: Bravo Calder´ón Manuel Estuardo , Alberca Agreda Paula Lisseth , Arias Astudillo Monica Catalina , Bustamante Granda Diana Karolina , Mandonado Alulima Nayeli
Published: January 2024

Studying the position of the condyle in the glenoid cavity is an important aspect of achieving the diagnosis and the treatment plan in dentistry. The posterior position of the condyle in the glenoid cavity is not a completely reliable predictor of the lack or appearance of disc displacement, although they are related (1). The TMJ is a small joint with a complex morphology surrounded by bony tissues that create a superimposition of images, especially in the petrous region of the temporal bone, the mastoid process and the articular eminence (1). Studies on the ideal position of the condyles have shown that the healthiest condyle-fossa relationship in which the condyle is centered anteriorly in the mandibular fossa. The following research aims to evaluate the condylar position in relation to different malocclusions of thirty-two students of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Cuenca.The research has a quantitative approach, carried out by means of numerical analysis. The population used was thirty-two students from the Faculty of Odontology in the University of Cuenca, aged between 21 and 29 years, who underwent cone beam computed tomography. The research was carried out as a descriptive retrospective sample and provides systematic information. The research used is of a primary source, using CBCT scans obtained from an image bank at the CERIOM Radiology Centre in the city of Cuenca, and the tomographic examination will be imported in DICOM format into the RadiAnt DICOM Viewer software (64-bit).
The long-term results of using 3-patch technique for supravalvular aortic stenosis
Authors: Do Anh Tien , Nguyen Tran Thuy
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study evaluated the results of using 3-patch technique for supravalvular aortic stenosis [1]

Methods: This was a review of seri cases:  using 3-path technique for supravalvular aortic stenosis from 1/2012 to 12/2018

Results: There were 8 patients who underwent using 3-patch technique, include 5 males and 3 females. The mean of age was 12,4 years  (range 4  to 32 year), 7 childrents and 1 adult. The left ventricular outflow tract gradient was 62  mmHg. The time of cardiopulmonary bypass, aortic clamping and ventilator were: 104 minutes; 72 minutes. 7 patients were used pericardium path and 1 patient was another graft. There was not intrahospital mortality. Echocardiography post -operation: left ventricular outflow tract gradient  was 11,8 mmHg. During follow-up time  7,8 years after surgery, there was no late death; there were 3 patients who had to reoperation include 2 patient with stenotic distal anastomosis postoperation 5 years and 1 patient with severe aortic valve stenosis postoperation 8 years Conclusion: The long-term of using 3-patch technique for supravalvular aortic stenosis were satisfaction and longer follow-up was essential to find-out about risks of reoperation.
Crossing Borders between the Domestic and the Wild
Authors: Boda Mark J. , Rom-Shiloni Dalit
Published: January 2024

An examination of the boundaries between the domestic and the wild in terms of the landscape of Israel and the Hebrew Bible. The book explores the Hebrew Bible with respect to plant and animal life, while offering a rare ecological perspective and including modern concerns such as the human ecological footprint.