bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RETENTION OF FIRE WATER USED DURING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS BY THE FIRE BRIGADE
Authors: Mizerski Andrzej , Gancarczyk Dominika , Stec Joanna
Published: September 2024

The article presents the issue of wastewater circulation after firefighting activities executedby fire brigades and the lack of research on the composition of water entering the city sewagesystem as well as the potential impact on the environment to which it is disposed of. It wasnoted that fire brigades use biodegradable foam agents during typical fire-fighting operations,both in sewage treatment plants and in the natural environment, but the main problem is theselection of fire-fighting techniques and extinguishing agents and the subsequent consequencesin the environment. Consideration was given to deciding whether to use water, which dissolvesflammable substances, foam containing surfactants, or completely refraining from extinguishingdue to the possibility of sewage entering the surrounding waters. To this end, it outlines the courseof fires where firefighting operations have resulted in the contamination of watercourses andbodies of water, contamination of the ground or long-term emission of toxic substances into theatmosphere. Due to the lack of guidelines for dealing with fire-water in urban conditions, attentionwas paid to absolute protection of watercourses and water bodies against the infiltration of postfiresewage in its original form and the use of mechanical dams and embankments to stop them atthe scene of the incident. Attention was also drawn to the proper operation of dosing equipmentand the environmental burden caused by using foam concentrates in higher concentrations thanrecommended by the manufacturer was presented.
Antiviral drug treatment profiles and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients at public hospitals in Erbil city
Authors:   Trainee at Infection disease control department of public health, Kurdistan higher council for medical specialties, Rizghary Hospital, Erbil city-Kurdistan region/Iraq, Kawther Ronia Shawksat
Published: September 2024

Background & objectives: The World Health Organization has identified COVID-19 as a rapidly spreading global disease. Some antiviral drugs have shown promising efficacy in treating COVID-19. This study aims to identify the effects of antiviral drugs and compare them with other therapies in COVID-19 patients, while reviewing the clinical outcomes of these treatments. Methods: This observational retrospective case study included 451 COVID-19 patients, comprising 57.0% males and 43% females, conducted in Rizgari, Erbil, at Central Emergency, Rozhawa Emergency, and Emirate Hospitals over one year from December 2020 to December 2021. COVID-19 cases were confirmed using reverse transcriptase polymerase-chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays, and treatment followed the WHO guidelines, involving antivirals (Remdesivir, Favipiravir), broad-spectrum antibiotics (levofloxacin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, meropenem, imipenem), and supportive treatment with Becozym (Vitamins B1 + B2 + B3 + B5 + B6). Data were recorded in the statistical department of the hospitals. Results: The total age range of the 451 patients was 95 (18-113) with a mean ± SD of 59.408 ± 18.26 years. The death rate was 22.39%. A majority of the survival patients were in the young age group (95.1%), while the death rate was higher in the old age group (more than 75 years). The death rate of patients treated with antiviral drug Remdesivir was 15.30%, while it was 37.93%, 73.45%, 15.25%, and 14.15% in patients on levofloxacin, ceftriaxone, meropenem, and Becozyme, espectively. Logistic regression analysis did not show any role of treatments in decreasing mortality. Conclusions: Significant differences were observed in clinical outcomes; the majority of surviving patients were in the young age group, while older COVID-19 patients had worse illnesses and treatment outcomes. Diabetes and hypertension were significant predictors of COVID-19 mortality. Although Remdesivir treatment showed a statistically significant association between survival and death cohorts, it was not considered a predictor variable for survival. Antibiotics and supplement drugs like Becozyme were also not considered predictors of survival for COVID-19 patients.
Mucocutaneous manifestation of COVID-19 infection in pediatrics age groups
Authors:   dermatology trainee, Shahid Jabar dermatological teaching center, Sulaimani Directorate of Health, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, Noory Nina Jutiar , Saeed Jaff Mohammed Yousef ,   Assistant Professor of dermatology , Department of Medicine , University of Sulaimani ,Sulaimaniyah, iraq.
Published: September 2024

Background and objectives: It is known that the COVID-19 virus can induce a wide range of mucocutaneous symptoms. This study's main goal is to describe the variety of cutaneous symptoms caused by COVID-19 in the pediatric age category. Methods: This is a retrospective case series study of pediatric patients with COVID-19 infection who were admitted to Jamal Ahmad Rashid Pediatrics Teaching Hospital in Sulaimaniyah city from September 2021 to March 2022. Moderate to severe Covid-19 infection was a factor in the patients' admissions. The patient’s complete medical history was reviewed, which should include their age, gender, and any mucocutaneous manifestations, as well as their past medical history, family history. Results: Three hundred twenty three cases of COVID-19 infection were enrolled in this study, 36 of them had skin manifestations. There were 56% female and 44% males. Their ages ranged from zero to 13 years. Skin manifestations were 13 patients (36%) had erythematomaculopapular rash, 8 patients (22%) had vesicular lesions, 7 patients (19%) had chilblain, 6 patients (17%) had urticaria and 2 patients (6%) had erythema multiforme. Overall 41 patients had Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), 11 patients had cutaneous manifestations (6 patients had erythematomaculopapular rash, 5 patients had vesicular rash), and 6 patients had mucosal lesions (4 patients had conjunctivitis, 2 patients had oral lesions). Conclusions: We found that despite pulmonary and other systemic manifestation also corona virus infection can cause many mucocutaneoues manifestation in pediatrics age groups.However, further studies with larger samples size and longer duration is recommended.
The effects of heavy screen viewing on the health of secondary school-aged children in Duhok city
Authors:   Resident doctor at Directorate of Preventive Health Affairs at Duhok government, Kurdistan Region-Iraq, Hussein Jwan Hikmat , Albanna Haitham Issa ,   Assist. professor of Community medicine at Hawler medical university, Erbil, Kurdistan Region-Iraq
Published: September 2024

Background and objectives: Although there has been a remarkable increase in screen time among children over recent years, the literature includes contradictory reports on its effects of the individuals' health. In this regard, the present study was an attempt to figure out the effects of heavy screen time on the health of secondary school-aged children in Duhok city, Kurdistan-Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 850 secondary school students aged 14- 18 years, from September 2022 to September 2023 in Duhok secondary schools. Data about screen viewing were gathered through a questionnaire. then data were analyzed via SPSS (version 25.0). Chi-square were used and 0.05 was set a level of significant. Results: The students aged 14-18 years, with the largest group being 18 years of age (38.4%). Most of the students (59.4%) were females. Grade 12 students were the largest group (57.3%). Most of them (76.2%) were from middle-income families and (65.4%) had healthy body mass index. Significant associations were found between the students' screen time and their age (P-value<0.001), gender (p-value<0.001), parents' education (P-value<0.001), parents' occupation (P-value<0.05), and socioeconomic status (p-value=0.014). Moreover, significant associations were found between their screen time duration and their medical problems (P-value<0.001), previous surgical operation (p-value=0.008), mood during the day (P-value<0.001), relationship with parents (p-value=0.003), sleep difficulties (p-value=0.002), and eating during screen viewing (p-value<0.001). Conclusions: Most adolescence in Duhok city have excessive screen time (more than two hours) in which affects their health and quality of life adversely. Health practitioners and families should consider these factors while designing and implementing adolescent health promoting programs.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DOS USUÁRIOS DE CIGARRO ELETRÔNICO NO CURSO DE MEDICINA DO ITPAC PORTO NACIONAL-TO
Authors: Faria Anna Beatriz Inácio Fortuna Kalil de , Faria Ivan Aurélio Fortuna Kalil de , Freitas Bruno Sousa de , Camana Camilla Fernandes , Andrade Daniela de Cássia Pereira , Pimentel Leidiane Soares , Lira Mark Willian Cavoli , Lopes Sara Janai Corado
Published: September 2024

Introdução: No Brasil, o uso do cigarro eletrônico tem sido considerado como um problema de saúde pública, devido ao aumento considerável de usuários destes dispositivos. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo é verificar a prevalência do uso de cigarros eletrônicos pelos acadêmicos do curso de Medicina do Itpac-Porto Nacional. Metodologia: Pesquisa de campo transversal, de abordagem quantitativa, que obteve informações de natureza objetiva. A amostra foi composta por 161 acadêmicos de medicina que estavam cursando entre o 1º e 4º período e que concordaram em responder ao questionário, sendo a amostra definida por conveniência. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa (CEP) sob o CAAE nº 77065523.3.0000.8075; parecer nº 6.676.088. Resultados: A maioria dos acadêmicos (70%) são do sexo feminino, com idade entre 18 e 21 anos (64%), de etnia branca (46%), solteiro (84%), estudante (92%) e estão cursando o 1º período (47%). 83% afirmaram não fazer uso, 14% afirmaram que nem sempre fazem uso e 3% afirmaram que sempre fazem o uso do cigarro eletrônico. 11% fazem uso em baladas e lazer e 7% usam a menos de 1 ano. Considerações Finais: A prevalência do uso de cigarros eletrônicos pelos acadêmicos do curso de Medicina do Itpac-Porto Nacional foi relativamente baixa frente à amostra estudada. A grande maioria dos acadêmicos conhecem os riscos que o cigarro eletrônico pode provocar à saúde.
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE SHSQ-25 FOR ASSESSING SUBOPTIMAL HEALTH STATUS AMONG HANOI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Nguyen Thi Nguyen  , Le Thi Thanh Truc  , Pham Kim Ngoc  , Nguyen Thi Anh Dong  , Dang Quang Thanh  , Luu Ngoc Minh  , Phan Thanh Hai  , Dinh Thai Son  , Do Thi Thanh Toan
Published: September 2024

The Suboptimal Health Status Questionnaire (SHSQ-25) has been validated in different languages, such as Chinese and other Asian countries. This study, conducted in 2023, aims to examine the validity and reliability of the Vietnamese version of SHSQ-25 using data from 353 undergraduate students at Hanoi Medical University. Reliability was evaluated through test-retest reliability using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha. The subscales for fatigue, mental status, cardiovascular, and digestive symptoms demonstrated good test-retest reliability, with ICC values ranging from 0.416 to 0.703, and high internal consistency, with Cronbach's \(\alpha\) ranging from 0.81 to 0.90. However, the immune system subscale exhibited lower reliability, with an ICC of 0.276 and a Cronbach’s \(\alpha\) of 0.53, indicating less consistency between measurements. Validity was assessed through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), which was performed to determine the underlying structure of the Vietnamese version, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), which was used to further assess its fit to the data. EFA results revealed a new 5-factor structure. CFA supported the 5-factor model, but findings indicated that further refinement of the SHSQ-25 may be warranted to optimize its factor structure and item composition.
Advancing Sustainable Tourism: A Study on Eco-Tourism Policies in Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam
Authors: RAFEE ABIDAH , Ramadhani Ressita
Published: September 2024

The global tourism industry has suffered significant losses due to the impact of global pandemic Covid-19. This paper examines the policies and efforts adopted by the local authorities of Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam to support their sustainable tourism industries and it seeks to draw lessons from both countries. The research will primarily focus on ecotourism issues and challenges in specific areas such as national parks, natural landscapes, and historical sites in both countries. Specific destinations within these eco-tourism categories for Indonesia’s; Bogor Botanical Garden, Onrust Archeological Park in Thousand Island Jakarta, and North Sulawesi Mountain Landscape. For Brunei Darussalam’s; Kampong Ayer, Sumbiling Eco-Village, and Ulu Temburong National Park. This study reveals challenges in tourism industry stakeholders’ participation level, inadequate and improper tourism infrastructure, a lack of skilled workforce employment. and insufficient public education on eco-tourism in both nations. Recommendations emphasize the importance of capacity building for stakeholder collaboration, infrastructure acquisition, and technology-driven knowledge transfer. The limitations of this study lie in the scarcity of research on empirical study and the unavailability of high-level official interviews. Therefore, for future research, it is important to assess the effectiveness of Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam government’s direct response such as funding mechanism policy, infrastructures development policy, and the utilization of digital platform policy. Besides, it is also important to assess the Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam government’s response to and anticipation of ecotourism issues for both countries.
ALIH USAHATANI PADI SAWAH KE TANAMAN JERUK NIPIS (Citrus auratifolia) DI DESA TRIDANA MULYA KECAMATAN LANDONO KABUPATEN KONAWE SELATAN
Authors: Sulistyani Kadek Yuli , Nikoyan Anas , Arimbawa Putu
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study is to ascertain the underlying factors that precipitate the transition from wet-rice farming to lime farming, as well as to examine the impact of such farming conversions among farmers in Tridana Mulya Village. The study population was comprised of two groups: a group of 31 lime farmers and a group of seven rice farmers. The sampling technique employed was the census method, which entailed the inclusion of the entire population, resulting in a research sample of 38 individuals (31 lime farmers and 7 rice paddy farmers). Data were collected through the use of interview techniques, observation, and documentation of media sources in the form of questionnaires. The variables under investigation are the factors that influence the transfer of farming and the impact of such transfer. The data were analyzed using a descriptive method and an income formula. The results demonstrated that the factors that precipitated the transition from paddy rice farming to lime farming were attributable to a confluence of production, economic, and cultivation-related considerations. The production yield factor of lime farming has demonstrated an increase in production compared to paddy rice farming in Tridana Mulya Village. In terms of economic factors, lime farming has been shown to yield higher profits for farmers than paddy rice farming. Additionally, the cultivation factors associated with lime farming are considerably more straightforward, as the land only requires processing once, due to the fact that lime is a long-term crop, in contrast to paddy rice farming, which is dependent on seasonal conditions. The impact of switching farms includes both economic and environmental consequences. From an economic standpoint, farmers' income may change after switching from paddy rice farming to lime crops. This is because lime crops may yield higher profits than paddy rice, depending on various factors. From an environmental standpoint, the lack of use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides in lime farming may reduce the impact on the environment. This is in contrast to the opposite condition observed in paddy rice farming.
A eficácia do canabidiol no tratamento de transtornos mentais: Uma revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados duplo-cegos
Authors: Hanna Leila Maués Oliveira , Da Rocha Alexandre Marques , Nunes Bruna Lisboa , Naimayer Kallaiho Kevin Dantas , Martins Léo Vitor Araújo
Published: September 2024

INTRODUCTION: The therapeutic application of cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining interest due to the growing body of evidence supporting its use in the treatment of mental disorders. OBJECTIVES: To develop a systematic review to evaluate the scientific evidence supporting the use of CBD in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. METHODS: Only double-blind randomized clinical trials were used. The search for scientific evidence was carried out in the PubMed and VHL databases, with the descriptors "cannabidiol" and "mental disorders". Between 2020 and 2022, 219 articles were found in PubMed and 79 in the VHL. Review articles, observational studies, manuscripts, repeated articles, and articles that did not focus on the treatment of mental disorders by the use of cannabidiol were excluded. Thus, 10 relevant studies remained for the present systematic review. RESULTS: Of the 10 articles selected, 90% presented positive results for the use of CBD in the treatment of various mental disorders. Among them, there was a higher prevalence of drug use for the treatment of psychosis, anxiety and behavioral mechanisms; evidencing its usefulness and benefits. It was observed that in cases of psychosis, CBD significantly increased glutamate levels in the left hippocampus of patients, proving its effectiveness. In research involving behavioral mechanisms, it was possible to verify that the use of CBD linearly decreased the levels of cortisol linked to stress in the patient's body, evidencing its therapeutic capacity. CONCLUSION: The use of CBD was useful to relieve the symptoms of some mental disorders, such as psychosis, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism, behavioral problems and stress. In addition, research has still shown uncertain and sometimes even contradictory results, which reinforces the need for more research on the action of this drug in the treatment of mental disorders.
Controle rigoroso da glicemia em pacientes na UTI após cirurgia ortopédica
Authors: Husni Ahmad Ali , Mourad Malek Abdo Abou , Nogueira Pedro Henrique de Lima , De Paula Fernanda Pimpão , Santana Milena Alves , De Oliveira Eduarda , de Faria Igor Barreto , da Moraes Luis Henrique , Da Silva Maria de Fátima , de Oliveira Nilcele Freire , Ribeiro Dener de Freitas , Alves Danilo de Macedo , Silva João Miguel Barreto , De Melo Jailson Isaias , André Maria Eduarda Guizelini , De Mello Ana Amélia Athaydes Clusella , Lima Cintya dos Santos , Lima Karllos Adryano Priscinotte Rodrigues
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Blood glucose control in patients hospitalized in the ICU requires special attention. Hyperglycemia, a condition that has the potential to increase the risk of morbidity and mortality from various pathologies, is often associated with metabolic disorders in critically ill patients in the ICU. Thus, several randomized studies were conducted to understand whether glycemic control had a significant improvement in the patient's evolution. There is strong evidence of strict glycemic control since 2001, where a study was conducted with 1548 patients showing that there was a significant improvement in the outcome of morbidity and mortality in patients who received intense insulin therapy (IIT) to maintain blood glucose within the normal range: 80-110 mg/dl.  Methods: The present study is a literature review that used the Scielo and Pubmed databases. The article selection period was from 2001-2023 and 10 articles in Portuguese and English were selected to be reviewed. The following health descriptors (DeCS) were used: "hyperglycemia", "UTI", "blood glucose", "glycemic control". Discussion: Hyperglycemia can occur in patients who are not diabetic, usually occurs in critically ill patients in intensive care, and is associated with morbidity and mortality factors. Hyperglycemia in those without a history of diabetes is associated with a worse prognosis and therefore its control must be carried out rigorously.  The discussion about blood glucose control in critically ill patients is currently a matter of debate and there is still no consensus on the subject. The critically ill patient presents several metabolic variations and nuances and thus the glucose control model has also been taking shape, respecting the variability of each patient. Hyperglycemia is caused by constant exposure to stress in the body, in the critically ill patient this relationship varies slightly. Conclusion: Strict blood glucose control should be adopted as basic care for critically ill patients. The consequences and frequency of hyperglycemia are contributing factors to the patient's prognosis.
Fruit and vegetable self-billing system based on image recognition
Authors: Zhang Rong , Sarmientor Jeffrey , De Ocampo Anton Louise , Hernandez Rowell
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Shopping centers have become a necessary aspect of living, especially for city dwellers.       To realize the identification and settlement of fruits and vegetables lacking bar codes is a major problem in supermarket self-service settlement.      Methods: In this study, we proposed a novel Garra Rufa fish-optimized multi-objective convolutional neural network (GRFO-MCNN) for fruit and vegetable detection and freshness recognition. To improve feature identification performance, the GRFO-MCNN integrates the CBAM, which consists of the CAM and the SAM. Freshness recognition and fruit and vegetable detection are greatly enhanced by the CBAM by focusing on pertinent regions of images.      Results: The proposed model integrate with the automated settlement system which transform the fruits and vegetable purchases by streamline identification and payment process. The Raspberry Pi, a microcontroller with a camera unit, makes up the suggested model to automate the billing system.      For this study, we used a Raspberry Pi module to automatically acquire image data of fruits and vegetables.      Conclusions: The suggested approach is contrasted with the other traditional approaches. The result shows the suggested approaches outperformed in accuracy (0.93), MAE (0.11), and RMSE (0.53). The fruits and vegetables that are arranged for automatic weighing are captured by the camera module. The microprocessor receives as an input the cost of various products per kilogram automatically.      Consequently, the Raspberry Pi automatically calculates and shows the overall lprice of the products on the monitor
Filosofi Duduk Bersama Dalam Tongkonan Dan Relevansinya Dengan Kesetaraan Konteks Pendidikan
Authors: Runggang Agustinus , Tanditua Intan , Sukito Adi
Published: September 2024

Tidak sedikit tongkonan di Toraja tidak lagi dihuni oleh keluarga yang bersangkutan dikarenakan lebih memilih untuk tinggal di rumah pribadi. Tentu hal tersebut juga mempengaruhi filosofi duduk bersama di tongkonan karena banyak keluarga yang telah jauh dari lokasi tongkonan termasuk yang tinggal di luar kota. Pendidikan moral tidak diberikan dalam ajang duduk bersama di tongkonan secara terang-terangan. Pendidikan sebelumnya yang berfokus pada nilai-nilai adat dan norma-norma kini diambil alih oleh ilmu pengetahuan dan nilai-nilai modern. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menguraikan dan menggali terkait filosofi duduk bersama dalam tongkonan dan hubungannya dengan kesetaraan konteks pendidikan termasuk pendidikan zaman kolonial.  Adapun hasil dari penulisan ini yaitu duduk bersama dalam tongkonan melambangkan persatuan dan keharmonisan keluarga besar (rapu tallang), rumpun keluarga bertanggung jawab dalam memberikan  pendidikan moral dan pendidikan moral itu berkontribusi dalam mempertahankan nilai-nilai tradisional sebagai identitas budaya Toraja. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini yaitu penelitian kualitatif yang menguraikan dan mendeskripsikan data secara naratif.
Investigation of the Relationship between Environmental Conditions and Public Health in Developing Countries from a Psychological Perspective
Authors: Lee Juah , Jang Si Ah , Lee Alice , Suh Suina , Jeon Dania , Bae Junyoung , Lim Grace , Chong Celine , Kim Solbeen
Published: September 2024

The surrounding landscapes and environmental conditions significantly influence humans psychologically, physically, and in quality of life. By examining both environmental conditions and overall human health, it is possible to enhance health support and implement more effective policies. Landscape affects human beings significantly in various aspects, including political, aesthetic, health, and well-being. Although the previous studies focus on developed countries, fewer studies have been conducted in third-world countries. This paper aims to investigate the impact of everyday environmental conditions on health in third-world countries, specifically through the lens of environmental psychology. Data were collected through field research in Guatemala. Generally, suburban and rural areas with suitable environmental conditions have a positive health effect compared to urban areas with poor environmental conditions. Our results suggested that these effects include mental health improvements, physical illness recovery, and overall well-being. Our study advocates for stronger governmental support and increased public awareness regarding the influence of environmental conditions on overall health to reduce emissions and improve both environmental quality and health outcomes.
Harnessing blockchain technology in banking to enhance financial inclusion, security, and transaction efficiency
Authors: Temitope Oluwafunmike Sanyaolu  , Adams Gbolahan Adeleke  , Chidimma Francisca Azubuko  , Olajide Soji Osundare
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the potential of blockchain technology in revolutionizing the banking sector by enhancing financial inclusion, security, and transaction efficiency. With traditional banking systems often excluding underbanked populations and being prone to security vulnerabilities, blockchain offers a decentralized and secure alternative. The study explores how blockchain can lower barriers to financial services for underserved communities, reduce fraud, and streamline transaction processes. The research methodology includes a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies of early blockchain adopters in banking, and an analysis of the technology's scalability and integration challenges. Key findings indicate that blockchain can significantly improve financial inclusion by providing accessible banking solutions, especially in developing regions. Additionally, its cryptographic security features are shown to mitigate risks associated with cyberattacks and fraud, while smart contracts and peer-to-peer transactions reduce operational costs and processing times. However, the paper also highlights potential regulatory hurdles and the need for robust governance frameworks to ensure widespread adoption. The study concludes with strategic recommendations for banks and financial institutions on implementing blockchain technology, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with regulators and the continuous evolution of blockchain infrastructure. Future prospects include the integration of blockchain with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), which could further enhance the capabilities of financial institutions. This paper underscores the transformative impact of blockchain on banking, offering insights into strategies that organizations can adopt to stay competitive and inclusive in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
Authors: Anjali Bishnoi  , Pratik Patel  , Nikita Ambegaonkar
Published: September 2024

The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has transformed numerous sectors by incorporating nanomaterials into a variety of uses. This paper addresses applications of nanomaterials in various industries and offers a thorough analysis of the synthesis techniques, including top-down and bottom-up approaches. Nanomaterials improve product quality and reaction efficiency in industries. The catalytic properties of nanomaterials are very important for environmental remediation and refining processes. Nanomaterials are a driving force behind advances in imaging, diagnostics, and medication delivery systems in the medical industry. The improved qualities that nanoparticles can give, such as water resistance and stain repellency, are advantageous to the textile sector. Nanotechnology in agriculture improves soil health and crop protection. Nanomaterials are used in space technology to create sophisticated coatings and materials that can endure harsh environments. Nanomaterials are utilized in the automotive industry to create strong, lightweight parts that also increase fuel economy. Additionally, by improving efficiency, conversion, and storage, nanotechnology is essential to energy applications. This paper details an overview of the potential of nanomaterials across diverse industrial domains together with exploring the various synthesis processes and categorizing nanomaterials based on their properties and applications.
Comparative Study of Adsorbents for Treatment of Industrial Effluent
Authors: Piyush Patel  , Nikita Ambegaonkar  , Pratik Patel  , Anjali Bishnoi
Published: September 2024

Water contaminated with various impurities is considered as wastewater and industrial wastewater obtainedfrom industries is known as effluent. The industrial effluent adversely affects the aquatic ecosystems,deteriorate human health, and degrades overall environmental quality. Treatment of such effluent withadsorbent is one of the most efficient and cost-effective method. In the present study, industrial effluent wastreated with various bio-adsorbents obtained from orange peels, cotton, neem tree bark. Effect of adsorptionon parameters like pH, COD, BOD, TDS and TSS were determined and their results were compared withcommercial grade activated charcoal. For majority of the parameters, the effectiveness of adsorbent varied as:activated charcoal > tree bark-based adsorbent > cotton-based adsorbent > orange peels-based adsorbent.Effect of pretreatment- acid treatment- was also examined for cotton and tree bark-based adsorbent.Phosphoric acid was proven to be better acid for pretreatment in comparison with sulfuric acid. For tree barkbased adsorbent treated with phosphoric acid, % removal for COD, BOD, TDS and TSS were 46.5 %, 57.06%, 35.51% and 90.43% respectively
The influence of physical fitness on self-confidence and its impact on physical education academic achievement. A study on grade V school students
Authors: Saputra Muhammad Wigi , Nopembri Soni , Yuliarto Hari , Hartanto Amri
Published: September 2024

Background and Study Aim. Much of the crisis in the current education system is caused by students’ low physical fitness and self-confidence. This study aims to determine the effect of physical fitness on self-confidence and its impact on the academic achievement of Physical Education of Grade V Primary School students.
Materials and Methods. This research is correlational. The subjects were Class V students in elementary schools, with a sample size of 115 students (66 males, 49 females, ages 10-12) selected through random sampling. Academic achievement was measured through Physical Education report card scores, physical fitness through the Indonesian Student Fitness Test (TKSI), and physical self-confidence through a self-confidence scale. Data analysis was performed using regression techniques via SPSS 21.
Results. Physical fitness positively affected self-confidence (r = 0.259, p = 0.005 < 0.05) and Physical Education academic achievement (r = 0.513, p = 0.000 < 0.05). Self-confidence also significantly impacted Physical Education academic achievement (r = 0.519, p = 0.000 < 0.05).
Conclusion. Better physical fitness enhances students’ self-confidence and positively influences their academic performance in Physical Education.
Perbandingan Kinerja Model Berbasis RNN pada Peramalan Data Ekonomi dan Keuangan Indonesia
Authors: Alkahfi Cahya , Kurnia Anang , Saefuddin Asep
Published: September 2024

Peramalan deret waktu merupakan salah satu elemen kunci dalam analisis ekonomi dan keuangan. memungkinkan pemangku kepentingan untuk membuat perkiraan terhadap berbagai indikator ekonomi sebelum data resmi dirilis. Dalam konteks ini, model pembelajaran mesin seperti Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), dan Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) menunjukkan potensi yang menjanjikan dalam memprediksi data deret waktu. Sejumlah penelitian juga menegaskan bahwa LSTM dan GRU mampu mengungguli kinerja RNN. Kedua model tersebut memiliki mekanisme untuk mengatasi masalah vanishing gradient yang sering ditemui pada model RNN konvensional. Penelitian ini menitikberatkan untuk menguji kinerja ketiga model tersebut pada data-data yang ada di Indonesia. Agar hasil lebih komprehensif, penelitian ini akan menguji model pada tiga jenis data yang berbeda meliputi IHSG, nilai ekspor dan PDB. Hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa secara keseluruhan, model GRU menunjukkan kinerja terbaik, diikuti oleh model LSTM yang juga kompetitif dibandingkan RNN. Selain akurasi, model GRU dan LSTM juga menonjol dalam hal stabilitas kinerja, ditandai dengan simpangan baku yang relatif kecil jika dibandingkan dengan RNN. Keunggulan ini menjadi semakin signifikan terutama saat diterapkan pada model PDB dimana hanya tersedia untuk periode waktu yang pendek.
Predictive Model Comparison for Predicting Condom Use: Comparison of Conventional Logistic Regression and Other Machine Learning
Authors: Murti Fadhaa Aditya Kautsar
Published: September 2024

Condom use at first sex remains an important issue as it shapes future sexual behavior. This study aimed to deploy and predict condom use using five different machine learning classification models. Dataset used for this study was from Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) 2017 with a population of interest was male adolescents. We evaluated five different models, namely logistic regression, naïve bayes, K-Nearest Neighbors, support vector machines, and decision tree. Performances of each model were assessed using metrics such as accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, ROC Curve, and AUC Score. Study found that different models exhibit different accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, ROC Curve, and AUC Score. The decision tree and naïve bayes models remained the models with the highest specificity and sensitivity, however the KNN model expressed the highest AUC score. Result from the conventional logistic regression also explained that condom use was associated with education level, age at first sex, and attitude towards condom use. The government is advised to create equal education opportunities for every adolescent and shape better knowledge and condom attitudes. Future studies are advised to enhance the performance of machine learning models using hyperparameter tuning and other methods.
Bellwether
Authors: Toscano David  J.
Published: September 2024

Throughout the early years of the 20th century, Virginia was viewed as a Republican state. Citizens in the Commonwealth had not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964. In 2000, the GOP had just won the governor’s race, held both U.S. Senate seats, and had majorities in both the House of Delegates and the State Senate. By 2020, all of that had been reversed. During that period, Democrats won four of five governors contests, elected two US senators, and voted for Democratic presidential candidates in every year since 2008. In 2019, the House of Delegates, where Republicans maintained a 68-32 supermajority in 2011, flipped to Democratic control. With it, the state became a Democratic trifecta, where the party controlled all of the state’s levers of power. Bellwether tells the story of how this happened from someone who was “in the room at the time.” David Toscano began his service in the House in 2006 and became the Democratic Leader of the body in 2011. He examines the special nature of Virginia politics, the demographic changes that underpin much of its shifting political fortunes, and the policies and personalities at the center of the state’s dynamics for the last two decades.
Divided Fates
Authors: Suzuki Kazuko
Published: September 2024

Winner, ASA Book Award on Asia/Transnational (2017)

This book compares the Korean diasporic groups in Japan and the United States. It highlights the contrasting adaptation of Koreans in Japan and the United States, and illuminates how the destinies of immigrants who originally belonged to the same ethnic/national collectivity diverge depending upon destinations and how they are received in a certain state and society within particular historical contexts. The author finds that the mode of incorporation (a specific combination of contextual factors), rather than ethnic ‘culture’ and ‘race,’ plays a decisive role in determining the fates of these Korean immigrant groups. In other words, what matters most for immigrants’ integration is not their particular cultural background or racial similarity to the dominant group, but the way they are received by the host state and other institutions. Thus, this book is not just about Korean immigrants; it is also about how contexts of reception including different conceptualizations of ‘race’ in relation to nationhood affect the adaptation of immigrants from the same ethnic/national origin.
Aristotle on the Nature of Analogy
Authors: Schumacher Eric
Published: September 2024

Focusing primarily on Aristotle’s Physics Alpha, an attempt is made to establish the structure and significance of the Aristotelian analogy. Traditionally, the concept of analogy in Aristotle has been treated along two lines of interpretation. In this book, these are referred to as the mathematical interpretation and the correlative interpretation. The mathematical approach claims that the Aristotelian analogy only accounts for proportional comparisons between usually four things. On the other hand, the correlative interpretation describes the Aristotelian analogy as something that unites the multiple uses of a single term (the many uses of “healthy,” for example). This book will argue that both of these interpretations overlook the nature of the Aristotelian analogy. The structure of analogy can be taken from Aristotle’s discussion of the three principles of natural “becoming” in his Physics Alpha. In Physics Alpha, Aristotle claims that these three principles are: 1) the being in its addressable form (logos); 2) the course of becoming of that addressable being (sterēsis); 3) the substance that remains the same throughout the change (hypokeimenon). Although the first principle, logos, accounts for addressability, the other two do not. The second and third principles are inseparable from logos but always remain hidden from addressability (ana-logos). This book will argue that these principles reveal a structure of analogy that discloses an inherent mobility of logos which enables it to reflect the intuitive and ever-changing principles of becoming. As such, the relationship between Logos and intuition (nous) can be reimagined.
Martial Metaphors
Authors: Frank Joseph Allan
Published: September 2024

The book draws on letters, diaries, recent books and articles in History, but also relies on multi-disciplinary sources in politics and literature, along transnational comparisons to place the events in a broader perspective. The book invites the reader to embark with the soldiers and some civilians on their journey into the murderous events across the nation. The passage began with the heroic clichés that prevailed during the initial organization and embarkation of the armies. However the shock of battle and the weary life in camps brought new images of the war such as a bleak vision seeing the war as a chaotic absurdity, others began to suspect conspiratorial agencies behind the conflict, yet others sought to galvanize their support for the hard road ahead by invoking melodramatic metaphors as a crusade, and means of national redemption and punishment of the adversary. As the fighting intensified after the initial clashes of 1862, some believed that the hard war opened the way for imposing revolutionary changes such as upending the South’s social structure providing social, economic and political equality to a new class—the ex-slaves. Finally, there were some who felt the war was a Sophoclean-Greek tragedy because the outcome and nature of the war proved contrary to what they had assumed the struggle would be about and what it would be like.
Memoirs of a Black Philosopher
Authors: Jones Richard A.
Published: September 2024

Memoirs of a Black Philosopher is a chronicle of the life and times of Richard A. Jones.

In these memoirs, Jones relates the dislocations and disillusionments of Black people in the great migration of Southern Blacks to Northern cities. He recalls the educational trauma brought on by Brown v Board, and his education in the inner-city public schools of Washington DC and Detroit Michigan. Beginning his higher education in the HCBUs at Fisk and Howard Universities, after serving in the US Air Force, Jones begins his educational diaspora in Midwestern universities. His struggles to attain an education culminates in a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Minot State University in 1970. After working as a federal Head Start director, Marketing representative at IBM, and college Minority Affairs Director, Jones begins a new career as a high school mathematics teacher. Never satisfied with his “education,” he begins a new direction in academic philosophy. After completing an MA in philosophy at the University of Denver, he enrolls in a PhD program at the University of Colorado at the age of forty-nine. After completing the degree, Jones teaches philosophy at Kansas State University, followed by returning to Howard University, where he finished his teaching career. At Howard, Jones realizes that “philosophy is more” than teaching and writing. He becomes the Co-coordinator of the Radical Philosophy Association (RPA). His political activity with RPA culminates in conferences in Cuba and South Africa, where he sees the people’s struggles with global capitalism. Jones left Howard in 2013 and continues his “philosophical praxes” in contemplation and writing. His story is one of the unending struggles for human dignity.
Middle Eastern Maze
Authors: Rabinovich Itamar
Published: September 2024

An insider’s analysis of the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process.

Middle East Maze: Israel, the Arabs, and the Region is an expanded and updated version of Itamar Rabinovich’s The Lingering Conflict, published by Brookings in 2012. This new book offers a unique narrative of the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process by a senior academic historian who has served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States and as a peace negotiator with Syria.

Rabinovich places the Arab-Israeli relationship in the larger context of Middle Eastern regional and international politics. He also examines Iran’s and Turkey’s new roles in the region. An equally important place is given to the U.S. policy in the Middle East and to the U.S. special relationship with Israel.

This revised new edition covers the signing of the Abraham Accords, the new policies pursued by the Trump and Biden administrations, the full-fledged Syrian civil war, the heyday of the Islamic State, Russia’s military intervention in Syria, the Iranian nuclear drive, and the lengthy domestic political crisis in Israel.
Beyond Schizophrenia
Authors: Baldwin Marjorie L.
Published: September 2024

The experience of living and working with schizophrenia is often fraught with challenges and setbacks. This book is a comprehensive attempt to explain why, in spite of near-miraculous advances in medication and treatment, persons with mental illness fare worse than almost any other disadvantaged group in the labor market. As a researcher of economics and disability and the mother of a son with schizophrenia, the author speaks from both professional and personal experience. First, she looks at societal factors that affect employment outcomes for persons with schizophrenia (or other serious mental illness), including stigma and discrimination, investments in human capital, the quality of mental health services, and the support of family and friends. Then she examines workplace factors that affect employment outcomes, including employer mandates in the Americans with Disabilities Act, the decision to disclose a diagnosis of mental illness at work, the interaction between job demands and functional limitations, and job accommodations for persons with a serious mental illness. Giving weight to both perspectives, the final chapter outlines a set of policy recommendations designed to improve employment outcomes for this population.
Lightness of Body and Mind
Authors: Coomer Sarah Hays
Published: September 2024

Forget every tactic you’ve ever tried to lose weight and feel better. Put down your weapons once and for all, and step out of the field of battle. Despite how it may seem, your brain and body are not unsupportive beasts bent on undermining your fitness goals. They just want some chips and dip, that’s all. They aren’t the problem. The way you’re trying to manipulate them is.

In Lightness of Body and Mind: A Radical Approach to Weight and Wellness, personal trainer Sarah Hays Coomer offers a different approach. She proposes that you will never be able to achieve a body you love by doing things that you hate, that deprivation and limitation will never set you free, and that punishing workouts and strict diets are dead end roads. The way to a body that works is by doing more of what you authentically love.

Through memoir and intimate client stories, this book encourages you to dance with your demons, to choose and cherish the ones you have no intention of giving up, and to build a solid infrastructure, dedicated to good health, in which wellness and indulgence spring from the same source.

You don’t need more control. You just need functional knowledge of how habits are formed; a reverent, dizzy appreciation for falling apart when necessary; and laser focus on what brings you to life.