bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Mobile Application to Report Criminal Acts in Young Areas of Peru
Authors: Velarde-Molina Jehovanni F. , Ancco Jeymi Arias , Rosado Maria Bahamondes , Huamaní Enrique Lee , Paico Campos Meyluz Monica , Meneses-Claudio Brian , Benancio Lizbardo Orellano
Published: June 2023

This research work entitled "Design of a mobile application for complaints in real time to the national police", being that the police officer must be in his office or in front of a computer with an Internet connection so that he can see the complaints that are in charge, or manually search for documents, cases, folders.For this reason, a mobile application called "mobile application" was proposed and developed; as a solution proposal. Its purpose is to solve different problems without having to be in the police station and / or in the office. We want to help the population to carry out any complaint in a more EASY AND QUICK way, and this will be achieved through the application "MOBILE APPLICATION", with Android operating system, resulting in a friendly and easy-to-use mobile complaint management application.For the present project, XP Extreme Programming (eXtreme programming) methodology was used, which adapts to the necessary characteristics required for the application to have optimal performance, in addition to facilitating the development and design work of the application. We made use of a series of technologies and tools for the development and design work of the application, we will use IDE (integrated development environment) Android Studio that provides us with comprehensive services, which facilitates the task in time of programming our mobile application.
An Automated Abnormality Diagnosis and Classi?cation in Brain MRI using Deep Learning
Authors: Singh Ravendra , Agarwal Bharat Bhushan
Published: June 2023

A technique for recognising and labeling malignant brain tissues according to the types of tumours present is known as tumour classification. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used in clinical settings to both diagnose and treat gliomas. For clinical diagnosis and treatment planning, the ability to correctly diagnose a brain tumour from MRI images is essential. Manual classification, however, is not feasible in a timely manner due to the enormous volume of data produced by MRI. For classification and segmentation, it is required to employ automated algorithms. However, the numerous spatial and anatomical differences present in brain tumours make MRI image segmentation challenging. We have created a unique CNN architecture for classifying three different types of brain cancers. The new network was demonstrated to be more straightforward than earlier networks using MRI images with contrast-enhanced T1 pictures. Two 10-fold cross-validation techniques, two datasets, and an evaluation of the network's performance were used. A piece of upgraded picture information is used to assess the transferability of the network as part of the subject-cross-validation process. When used for record-wise cross-validation, this method of tenfold cross-validation ground set has an accuracy rate of 92.65 percent. Radiologists who operate in the ground of medical diagnostics may find the newly proposed CNN architecture to be a helpful decision-support tool due to its new transferability capability and speedy execution..
Distributed Improved Deep Prediction for Recommender System using an Ensemble Learning
Authors: Muruganantham Kavitha , Shanmugasundaram Subbaiah
Published: June 2023

If online businesses possess valuable interest for suggesting their items by scoring them, then digital advertising gains their profits depending on their promotions or marketing task. Web users cannot be certain that the products handled via big-data recommendation are either advanced or interesting to their needs. In recent decades, recommender system models have been widely used to analyses large quantities of information. Amongst, a Distributed Improved Prediction with Matrix Factorization (MF) and Random Forest (RF) called DIPMF model exploits individual’s desires, choices and social context together for predicting the ratings of a particular item. But, the RF scheme needs high computation power and time for learning process. Also, its outcome was influenced by the training parameters. Hence this article proposes a Distributed Improved Deep Prediction with MF and ensemble learning (DIDPMF) model is proposed to decrease the computational difficulty of RF learning and increasing the efficiency of rating prediction. In this DIDPMF, a forest attribute extractor is ensemble with the Deep Neural Network (fDNN) for extracting the sparse attribute correlations from an extremely large attribute space. So, incorporating RF over DNN has the ability to provide prediction outcomes from all its base trainers instead of a single estimated possibility rate. This fDNN encompasses forest module and DNN module. The forest module is employed as an attribute extractor to extract the sparse representations from the given raw input data with the supervision of learning outcomes. First, independent decision trees are constructed and then ensemble those trees to obtain the forest. After, this forest is fed to the DNN module which acts as a learner to predict the individual’s ratings with the aid of novel attribute representations. Finally, the experimental results reveal that the DIDPMF outperforms than the other conventional recommender systems.
Residual Edge Attention in U-Net for Brain Tumour Segmentation
Authors: Kumar E. Kiran , Ajay Annavarapu , Vardhini K. Harsha , Vemu Roshan , Padmanabham Adapa Akhil
Published: June 2023

Identification and delineation of the tumour area in images of the brain constitute the crucial job of brain tumour segmentation in medical imaging. This task is crucial for diagnosis, treatment organizing, and keeping a track of brain tumours. Medical imaging methods like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography scans are frequently used to divide brain tumours in real time. (CT). These imaging techniques provides high-resolution images for the brain that allows doctor to identify and locate tumours. There are several approaches to brain tumour segmentation, including manual segmentation by a radiologist, semi-automated segmentation using software tools that require some manual intervention, and fully automated segmentation using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. In this probing work, For segmenting brain tumours, we had anticipated Residual Edge Attention in U-Net design (ResEA-U-Net). Residual Edge Attention (ResEA) is a novel approach that enhances the performance of the U-Net architecture for brain tumour segmentation. The U-Net is often used in deep learning architecture for medical MRI brain image segmentation tasks, but it suffers from limited receptive field and feature reuse. To address this limitation, ResEA is expected to capture wide-range dependencies and enable network to focus on important regions of the image. The ResEA block contains of a residual block and an attention block that are connected in series. The residual block is created to improve the gradient flow and feature reuse, while the attention block focuses on important regions of the image by assigning higher weights to informative edges. The expected approach to evaluated on the BraTS data, which contain images of magnetic resonance of brain tumours. Experimental outcomes demonstrate that the ResEA-U-Net outperforms the baseline U-Net and other state-of-the-art methods. Overall, the suggested ResEA-U-Net architecture is a promising approach for brain tumour segmentation because it improves segmentation accuracy and lowers segmentation false positive rate, which can be essential for precise detection and therapy planning.
THE POTENTIAL OF THE ESSAY IN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Gabdullina Sandija
Published: June 2023

This scientific research explores the potential of using essays as a formative assessment tool in the context of the competencies approach. The competencies approach emphasises the importance of focusing on learning progress and needs to promote successful learning, thus formative assessment plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective learning. The study highlights the significance of essay writing in promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning. However, students often perceive essays solely as a means of summative assessment, lacking a comprehensive understanding of the assessment criteria. To address this issue, the research emphasizes the importance of involving students in the learning process by collectively defining outcomes, establishing assessment criteria, and providing constructive feedback. Clear objectives and feedback are crucial in fostering self-regulated learning and lifelong learning. The study highlights the need for student-teacher collaboration to enhance students' attitudes towards learning. Challenges in implementing formative assessment, such as providing quality feedback to each student, are acknowledged. In the context of foreign language learning, essays serve as valuable tools for formative assessment, providing insights into students' learning achievements. Furthermore, the development of criteria for self-assessment and self-regulated learning skills is essential for effective formative assessment.
Bioecology and Systematic of Scorpions in Southwestern Anatolia Region (Arachnida: Scorpiones)
Authors: YEŞİLYURT Fatih , ALBAYRAK İrfan
Published: June 2023

Abstract In this study, scorpion fauna of six provinces in Southwestern Anatolia Region (Antalya, Aydın, Burdur, Denizli, Isparta and Muğla) of Turkey was studied and 5 species, 1 subspecies in 4 genera belonging to 3 families were recorded. Examined specimens were collected between May 2006 and September 2011 from several provinces of research field in Southwestern Anatolia Region. As result of field trips 342 specimens were collected. Besides, some museum materials which were previously collected were used. At the end of the studies; it was determined that Neocalchas gruberi, Euscorpius carpathicus (=E. honazicus, E. sultanensis, E. arikani, E. avcii, E. lycius, E. gocmeni), Iurus kinzelbachi, Protoiurus kadleci, P. kraepelini and Mesobuthus gibbosus anatolicus species are distributed in Southwestern Anatolia Region of Turkey. Among these samples Neocalchas gruberi species was recorded from Isparta province, Protoiurus kraepelini species was recorded from Isparta and Denizli provinces for the first time. In this study, the systematic and faunistic information of determined species were cited, besides ecological and biological field trip notes were recorded.
Identification Of Walnut Variety From The Leaves Using Deep Learning Algorithms
Authors: KARADENİZ Alper Talha , BAŞARAN Erdal , CELIK Yuksel
Published: June 2023

In order to determine the variety from walnut leaves, each leaf must be examined in detail. Species that are very similar in color and shape to each other are very difficult to distinguish with the human eye. Examining and classifying plant leaves belonging to many classes one by one is not appropriate in terms of time and cost. Studies on walnut varieties in the literature are generally classified as a result of experimental studies in the laboratory environment. There are two or three different classes in studies using walnut leaf images. In this study, firstly, a unique walnut dataset obtained from 1751 walnut leaf images obtained from 18 different walnut varieties was created. Classification was made using deep learning methods on the original walnut dataset. It has been tested with CNN models, which are widely used in the literature, and some performance metrics are recorded and the results are compared. The images were first preprocessed for cropping, denoising and resizing. Classification was made using CNN models on the original dataset and augmented dataset with data augmentation method. It was seen that the VGG16 CNN model gave the best results both in the original dataset and the augmented dataset. In this model, the accucarcy result found with the original data set was 0.8552, while the accuracy result in the enhanced data set was 0.9055. When the accuracy values are examined, it is seen that walnut varieties are classified successfully.
An Application of an (R, S) Inventory Management Model for a Construction Materials Manufacturing Company by Using Simulation
Authors: UTKU Durdu Hakan
Published: June 2023

Globalization has motivated companies to develop competitive strategies in today's business environment. In this context, they lead them to review their costs. When the cost items are analyzed, the most critical point that will give an advantage to companies in terms of cost is that companies healthily manage their inventory. Inventory management is of vital importance as the companies have a significant percentage in terms of cost and ensure that the customer demands are met in a timely and sufficient manner. This study focuses on the problems of the company's inventory control decisions that ensure balanced and minimum costs through effective inventory management. In this study, one-year data on demand, consumption, and inventory of a company that uses traditional methods including semi-finished products are considered. Since the demand is not known precisely and it is probabilistic, we apply the (R, S) inventory control model. We use simulation as a stochastic methodology to determine the inventory level of the construction company under consideration. As a result of the study, after comparing the actual data in the current system with the developed model we apply, it is observed that the cost reduction and its use provided additional benefits to the company.
Ilustración y cristianismo en las obras de Bayle y Feijoo, Oviedo, IFESXVIII / Ediciones Trea (ACESXVIII, 11), 2023.
Authors: García Alonso Marta , Menéndez Viso Armando
Published: June 2023

La presente publicación se centra en el papel del cristianismo en el pensamiento ilustrado, específicamente en el trabajo de Pierre Bayle y el benedictino Feijoo. Ambos mantienen con su fe una relación intrincada, que aquí se analizará. Este volumen, compuesto por ocho capítulos escritos por especialistas en diferentes temas, es resultado de un esfuerzo conjunto que intenta descubrir si el cristianismo es un componente crítico de sus escritos o si su importancia ha sido posiblemente sobrestimada. Aunque a primera vista Bayle, un pensador calvinista francés del siglo XVII, y Feijoo, un clérigo católico de la España del siglo XVIII, parecen tener poco en común, este estudio sugiere que hay más similitudes de las que se perciben superficialmente. Comparten áreas de interés, referencias y una misión literaria similar, la cual se traduce en proyectos políticos e intelectuales audaces disfrazados de recopilación de saberes variados. Ambos pretenden construir una sociedad más equilibrada a través de la educación, pero tienen diferentes opiniones sobre la función de la religión y el gobierno en esta transformación.
Clinical and epidemiological aspects of schizotypal disorder in children and adolescents according to the Moscow psychiatric service
Authors: Pankova Olga F. , Ivanova Svetlana M.
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: Given the significant increase in the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with schizotypal disorder and the simultaneous decrease in the incidence of schizophrenia in recent years, studying possible causes of the tendency and provision of psychiatric care to these patients is necessary.
AIMS: To analyze the frequency of schizotypal disorder (F21) in children and adolescents and study the correspondence of diagnosis with the ICD-10 criteria and changes in accordance with disease dynamics to improve the continuity of psychiatric care.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective observational study analyzed data of patients who underwent examination and treatment at Sukhareva Scientific and Practical Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health between 1999 and 2019, and the inpatient and outpatient records of the center and outpatient records of psychoneurological clinics at the place of patients residence were analyzed.
RESULTS: The number of patients diagnosed with F21 schizotypal disorder increased along with the general increase in the number of patients (2812 people in 1999 and 5675 in 2019). They account for nearly half (48.3%) of the patients with diagnoses related to the schizophrenia spectrum (F2 schizophrenia and schizotypal and delusional disorders). Moreover, 71.2% of patients with F21 were diagnosed with F21.8 (schizotypal personality disorder). The number of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia decreased threefold, and the number of patients diagnosed with schizotypal disorder increased six-fold. Among those discharged with F21.8 diagnosis excluding rehospitalizations, 527 patients were selected for the clinical and follow-up study. After the exclusion of patients for various reasons, the patient cohort consisted of 139 patients who had been regularly followed up at psychoneurological clinics. The diagnoses with F2 code remained in 96% of 139 patients included in the cohort for the follow-up study, and only five patients had other disease codes. The diagnosis of schizotypal disorder (F21) persisted in 89 patients (64%).
CONCLUSION: The decrease in schizophrenia diagnoses and the increase in the diagnosis of schizotypal disorders in children and adolescents, as revealed in the clinical and epidemiological study of ICD-10 use in 20 years, require further in-depth studies of the possible causes of this transformation. In light of the forthcoming adaptation of ICD-11, unified and clear criteria must be developed for schizotypal disorders, and a common understanding of their nosological affiliation is needed to develop more advanced approaches to diagnosis. The organization of psychiatric care provision must be improved to ensure the continuity of inpatient and outpatient care, including non-state institutions.
Photostability of avobenzone in a commercial sunscreen SPF 50 with the addition of quencher upon sun exposure
Authors: Mandar Siltiwi , Wulandari Putri , Savitri Vivin Firman , Aziz Hermansyah , Refilda  , Rahmawati Yani
Published: June 2023

Background: Sunscreen can prevent acute and chronic skin damage, acute skin damage includes the burning effect that is felt on the skin, chronic skin damage due to exposure to UV A and UV B rays, namely skin cancer. Avobenzone is a UV filter that is often used but is unstable when exposed to sunlight, for this reason a quencher is added as an avobenzone photostabilizer in commercial sunscreen SPF 50.
Methods: Photostability of avobenzone sunscreen formula SPF 50 before and after adding the quencher was tested in the sun using a quartz plate, then analyzed using UV vis spectrophotometer and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Results: Testing using a UV vis spectrophotometer, SPF 50 sunscreen with the addition of solastay S1® is the best quencher because it can reduce the photodegradation of avobenzone compared to octocrylene, polycrylene (Polyester-8) and Sinoxyl HSS® (trimethoxybenzylidene pentanedione). FSOL2 is the best formula than FSOL1 and FSOL3 because it is more photostable in reducing avobenzone photodegradation. Follow-up testing with HPLC, FSOL2 can retain 50.56% avobenzone after 120 min of sun exposure.
Conclusions: The addition of solastay as a quencher is proven to reduce the photodegradation of avobenzone under sunlight.
Clinico-pathological study of sinonasal masses at a tertiary care hospital of southern Bihar
Authors: Singh Garima , Sinha Ankita , Pandey Ranbir K. , Gupta Deepak K. , Saurabh Shashank , Sanu Kumar
Published: June 2023

Background: This study focuses on sino-nasal masses (SNMs) and their presentation with their radiological findings and corroboration with initial diagnosis and histopathological examination (HPE).
Methods: A prospective study conducted in total 62 patients with SNMs presenting between the period (September 2020 to October 2022) in medical college, southern Bihar. Patients were subjected to detailed history and battery of tests with all necessary investigations. Final diagnosis was concluded after HPE.  
Results: Age distribution ranged from 10 to 64 years with mean age of 34.2 and M: F ratio of 1.14:1. Demography suggested predisposition in low socioeconomic strata (N=36; 58.06%). Majority fell in category of farmers (N=16; 25.8%) followed by housewives, laborers. Majority presented within a time frame of 1-2 years of onset of symptoms/appearance of the lesion (N=25;40.3%) followed by 6 months to 1-year. Most common presenting symptom was nasal obstruction (N=59;95.16%), followed by nasal discharge (n= 49, 79.03%). HPE concluded 45 samples (72.58%) as non-neoplastic, 15 samples (24.19%) as benign neoplastic (96.7%) and 2 as malignant neoplastic lesions (3.22%). In 58 out of 62 patients (93.54%) the clinical diagnosis was corroborated with HPE diagnosis.
Conclusions: Nasal polyps, the most common benign lesions and SCCs, the most common malignant lesion of SNT. Malignant lesions common in elderlies should be differentiated from non-malignant lesions. Due to similar presentation of diversified aetiology, a clinical and radiological evaluation is of prime for initial management. HPE remains the gold standard for final diagnosis and definitive management.
Ectopic thyroid mass separately present in mediastinum and not a retrosternal extension: a rare case report
Authors: Budhiraja Grace , Singh Harsimrat , . Harpreet , . Prabhjot , Goyal Nischai
Published: June 2023

Retrosternal extension of goiter is one of the most common types of masses in the superior mediastinum. These types of goiters classically present with compressive symptoms such as dyspnoea, dysphonia, dysphagia, or sleep apnea. Surgical treatment with a total thyroidectomy and complete removal of the intrathoracic portion of thyroid is the gold standard treatment. These cervico-mediastinal lesions at times may not be continuous, and a sternotomy may be required for complete and safe excision of the mediastinal mass to achieve decompression of the surrounding structures and preventing the hemorrhagic complications if attempted from cervical incision.
Clinical and otopathologic findings on age-related vestibular loss: state of the art review
Authors: Madrigal Jorge , Arbelaez-Lelion Daniela , Candelo Estephania , Valencia Ramírez Santiago , Franco Sanchez Isabela , Castillo-Bustamante Melissa , Andalón-Dueñas Elizabeth , García Alejandro
Published: June 2023

Age-related vestibular loss is a complex and multifactorial condition, involving several anatomic and functional changes in vision, proprioception and more importantly the inner ear. Vestibular testing and histopathologic reviews have revealed relevant information about those changes; however, little is known about its clinical and otopathologic correlation over the last two decades. We aim to extend the understanding of this process and provide a comprehensive picture of it. Currently available literature was analyzed for understanding the clinical and histopathological correlation of age-related vestibular loss. Age-related vestibular loss articles were reviewed; 467 articles were found on different databases and 33 (9 retrospective chart reviews, 7 cross-sectional, 4 prospective cohorts, 13 histopathology studies) were included in the state of art review. The overall prevalence of age-related vestibular loss is 35.4% in patients older than 40 years. There are other studies that have reported prevalence ranging from 18% to 53% for patients older than 50 years. The most evident is at 75 years of age and vestibular loss is related to people with a lower educational level, less physical activity, smokers and with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. We provide the latest evidence in clinical and histopathologic findings, their relationship, and upcoming challenges in this review. The deepest understanding of these changes would provide better comprehension of this process for primary care physicians, otolaryngologists, neurologists, and neuro-otologists. It will allow better and targeted healthcare attention in elderly patients with balance problems.
Small vessel vasculitis: a rare case report
Authors: Asutkar Pradnya , Pande Sushil
Published: June 2023

Small-vessel vasculitis is a rare immunological disease that affects arterioles, capillaries and venules. A 1-year-6-month-old male of non-consanguineous marriage came to the OPD with his mother with a complaint of swelling over bilateral legs for 3 days and rash over his body for 1 day. The swelling was increasing and gradually ascending upward. Systemic examination revealed S1, S2 +, and no murmur in CVS. Soft, NT, liver, spleen not palpable. The patient was admitted and routine investigations were sent. The case reported above had clinical spectrum with skin involvement as palpable purpura, nervous system involvement as peripheral neuropathy and proximal myopathy and hematological involvement, gastrointestinal involvement as vague abdominal pain.
Robotics in dentistry: Heading towards techno-verse era
Authors: Priyadarshi Surbhi , Agarwal Nisha , Jaggi Palak , Srivastava Rangoli
Published: June 2023

The advent of robotics in dentistry can make both patients and dentists more comfortable. A robotic system is innovative, making a positive difference in the least invasive treatment, and dental robotics development is still in its infancy. To expand the use and adoption of this technology, numerous obstacles and problems must be overcome. In order to ensure that dental treatment and planning will be simpler, more affordable, and beneficial to providers, patients, and a wider segment of society, the field of dentistry and dental research has numerous tasks to play. The goal of this article is to discuss numerous initiatives to employ robotics in dentistry to support the dental departments that have pushed the boundaries of medical dentistry innovation.
Comparison of palatal depth and intermolar width in class I and class II div 1 malocclusion and in class II div 1 with hyperdivergent and hypodivergent pattern
Authors: Aeran Himanshu , Prasad P Narayana , Koushik Harish , Bhalla Karan , Rawat Anupa , Singhal Manika
Published: June 2023

: To compare the aligning efficiency, pain experienced by the patient during alignment and the post alignment third order values of anterior teeth in I arch (study) group and conventional NiTi (control) wire group.

: A prospective clinical study.

: A total of 40 dental arches (maxilla/mandible) were divided into 2 study groups with 20 dental arches (maxilla/mandible) in each group based on the selection criteria. Group I. Twenty dental arches (maxillary/mandibular) having 0.018” preadjusted appliance (MBT) brackets (ORMCO), aligned with I –arch 0.016”x0.014” copper NiTi wires. Group II Twenty dental arches (maxillary/mandibular) having 0.018” preadjusted appliance (MBT) brackets by ORMCO aligned with round super elastic NiTi archwires.

: I -arch copper NiTi (study group) was more efficient in alignment compared to the superelastic NiTi (control group) in the lower arch and the values are statistically significant. There was torque expression in the I-arch group as compared to the superelastic NiTi group. The subjects in the I-arch (study group) experienced lesser pain compared to the superelastic NiTi (control group) and the pain values are statistically significant.
Unleashing the potential of mandibular tooth supported overdenture to enhance stability and support – A case report
Authors: Aeran Himanshu , Seth Jyotsna , Dhami Rahul , Kesavan Aishwarya
Published: June 2023

Treating patients using tooth supported overdentures can help in preservation of the remaining natural teeth which can provide psychological, functional and anatomical benefits. Retaining roots can provide preserving proprioceptive receptors and increase the stability of dentures, hence it is the favoured treatment for elderly patients with a few remaining teeth.

This case report describes a tooth supported mandibular denture retained using a custom made coping to enhance the retention of the prosthesis.
Rehabilitation of post mucormycosis surgical defect using definitive obturator with cast metal framework- A case report
Authors: Salvi Raj Chandrakant , Chauhan Manish , Tembhurne Jyoti , Gangurde Arti , Jaiswal Niraja , Jadhav Madhura
Published: June 2023

The recent outbreak of covid-19 disease has led to development of mucormycosis in immunocompromised individuals. Treatment options include antifungal drugs, surgical removal of infected tissues, and management of underlying metabolic disorders. Surgery typically includes the complete excision of the diseased region. These defects put the patient at risk for nasal twang, fluid leaks into the nasal cavity, and poor masticatory function. In such defects, the obturator prosthesis can create an oro-nasal seal. This case report describes the rehabilitation of post mucormycosis surgical defect using definitive obturator using cast metal framework.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY THROUGH THE PRISM OF EDUCATION
Authors: Pelevin Sergei , Vasiliev Anatoliy , Tarasova Irina , Ponarina Natalia
Published: June 2023

The current article examines various concepts of technology, science, engineering, scientific knowledge, technical knowledge, technical knowledge, empirical knowledge and their respective implications in the social context.  Both theoretical and practical knowledge are products of knowledge and are built step by step in the process of social interaction. This knowledge is a cultural heritage of societies and is under constant construction and reconstruction.Â Science and technology are historical products and social knowledge organized and systematized in continuous creativity.  The concepts of science, technology, and society and education as a social institution are closely related, as they both recognize the interconnectedness of technology, society, and education. The STS framework is an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes the interdependence of scientific knowledge, technological development, and societal values and norms. According to this framework, science and technology are not neutral or objective entities, but are shaped by and shape social, cultural, economic, and political factors. STS scholars argue that understanding the social context of science and technology is essential for developing ethical and effective policies and practices.
THE CORRELATED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC HELP-SEEKING AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Hammad Al-Rashidi Anwar , Ahmed Abdel-Al Ibrahim Khaled
Published: June 2023

The current research seeks to investigate the correlation Â between academic assistance-seeking and academic self-efficacy and determine the prevalence of academic assistance-seeking among students at Prince Sultan University as well. Additionally, the research aimed to establish a formula for learning about academic self-efficacy utilizing academic assistance-seeking. TheÂ  sample of the study includes 218 participants at Prince Sultan University. The results of the research stated that Â the percentage of Â the students who demonstrated an increased Â level of perceived forms of assistance request (henceforth AR), necessary (adaptive) AR, implemented(maladaptive) help-seeking, and avoidance of help-seeking was 51.4%, 50%, 6.8%, and 5.1%, respectively. Furthermore, the results indicated a considerable positive correlation between necessary assistance-seeking and self-efficacy, while a considerable negative connection was found between implemented AR and academic self-efficacy. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between avoidance of assistance--seeking and academic self-efficacy.
Microbiological Air Quality and Antibiotic Resistance in Isolated Bioaerosols from Various Activities in Zanjan, Iran
Authors: Tavakoli Arezoo , Tavakoli Azadeh , Karimi Fatemeh
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study is the isolation and primary identification of isolated bioaerosols sampled from different locations, as well as determining their antibiotic resistance profile for the selected bacteria.
Materials and Methods: The air samples were collected from 35 stations in 17 buildings (bank, public, healthcare and industrial). An air-sampling pump (Flite3-SKC) with a flow rate of 14.1 l/min was used for five minutes at the respiratory height. The total bacterial count and primary identification were carried out, then the antibiotic susceptibility tests for ten selected antibiotics were conducted by the disk diffusion method. 
Results: The bacterial population varied at a range of 128-5503 CFU/m3, and the fruit and vegetable bazaar of Zanjan showed the highest population of bioaerosols. The bioaerosols population among industrial samples was high. Most isolates were determined as gram-positive Cocci (> 70%) and Bacillus spp, respectively. The most antibiotic-resistant bacteria were related to manufacturing activities, showing resistance to Chloramphenicol and Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole (72%).
Conclusion: The type of activity affects the bacterial population and antibiotic resistance in industrial uses. The increase of multi-drug resistant bacteria, especially in medical settings, is known as a community health challenge and needs more attention.
Factors Related to Plastic Waste Management in the Community around Thachin Basin, Thailand: A Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis
Authors: Kingsawad Kunthida , Vorakarnchanabun Nantira , Nimkingrat Sumolrat , Suwannaphan Kritkantorn
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Solid waste is a global problem, especially plastic waste, which can spread and pollute various elements of the environment such as soil, river, forests, etc. The weakness of the existing plastic waste management model requires holistic management, especially in a community in the basin of Thailand. This study aims to conduct a model of plastic waste management in communities in Thachin basin.
Materials and Methods: Data were collected from 368 households using cluster random sampling in 4 provinces of Thailand (Chainat, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon). Multiple logistic regressions were conducted for plastic waste situation managing in the community model.
Results: The plastic waste situation was 6-10 pieces per household including a plastic bag, a plastic bag for food, a plastic bottle, and foam. The households had a high level of awareness of plastic waste management with middle-level of plastic waste behavior. The factors associated with plastic waste management in the community were sex (Adjusted Odds Ratio (Adj.OR) = 3.07; 95 % Confidential Interval (CI): 1.64 – 5.74), income between 5,001 – 10,000 baht (Adj.OR = 5.13; 95 % CI: 2.49 – 10.58), a member or volunteer in a community committee (Adj.OR = 0.56; 95 % CI: 0.29 – 1.09) and an awareness for plastic waste management (Adj.OR = 5.06; 95 % CI: 2.33 – 11.03).
Conclusion: Participation of stakeholders could improve plastic waste management in the community.  Moreover, stakeholders should be strategically more involved in development management and actively participate more than centralized management.
Bax mRNA Expression as A Potential Biomarker of Placental Apoptosis in Early-onset Preeclampsia
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad Javedh , Hadiati Diah Rumekti , Heriyanto Didik Setyo
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: Early-onset preeclampsia is characterized by higher oxidative stress and apoptosis level than late-onset one. Studies comparing the expression of the Bcl-2 family protein in early and late-onset preeclampsia are still lacking and show inconclusive evidence. This study aimed to compare the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 messenger RNA (mRNA) as a biomarker of placental apoptosis between early-onset and late-onset preeclampsia.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded preeclamptic placental samples and dividing them into early-onset and late-onset preeclampsia groups. Bax and Bcl-2 mRNA expressions were assessed using the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction method. Apoptosis was assessed through DNA fragmentation examination by the ligation-mediated real-time polymerase chain reaction method.RESULTS: Thirty early-onset and 30 late-onset preeclamptic placental samples were included. The mean fold change Bax mRNA in early-onset was higher than in late-onset preeclampsia (6.02±3.59 vs. 2.82±1.97; p=0.00). The mean fold change Bcl-2 mRNA early-onset was not different from late-onset preeclampsia (31.20±17.94 vs. 31.01±27.60; p=0.98). The mean DNA fragmentation cycle threshold in early-onset preeclampsia was lower than in late-onset preeclampsia (28.07±0.64 vs. 30.63±0.96; p=0.00). A weak negative correlation exists between fold change Bax mRNA and DNA fragmentation cycle threshold (r=-0.30; p=0.02).CONCLUSION: Bax mRNA showed significant correlation in DNA fragmentation compared to Bcl-2 mRNA; hence, might show more role in apoptotic pathway. Early-onset preeclampsia has higher Bax mRNA relative expression and apoptosis than late-onset preeclampsia. Therefore, Bax mRNA can be potential biomarker in early-onset preeclampsia.KEYWORDS: mRNA, Bax, Bcl-2, apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, early-onset, preeclampsia
Suggested Rational Considerations for ANA-IF and ENA-Profile Test Requisition: Clinical Manifestation, Gender, Pattern, and Titer of ANA-IF
Authors: Surjawan Yenny , Intansari Umi Solekhah
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: The anti-nuclear antibody immunofluorescence (ANA-IF) test is used for screening of autoantibody presence in patients with suspected autoimmune disease. Positive ANA-IF should be followed-up with extractable nuclear antigens profile (ENA-profile). High ANA-IF sensitivity combined with low ENA-profile sensitivity, and the evolution of ANA-IF requests may result in a higher number of positive ANA-IF but negative ENA-profile. It is necessary to make an objective assessment in determining the conditions in which rational ANA-IF and ENA-profile should be suggested.METHODS: Data were retrieved retrospectively from the medical records of subjects who performed both ANA-IF and ENA-profile. ANA-IF were examined using immunofluorescence principle with cut-off 1:100. ENA-profile which contained sixteen purified antigens was performed using line-immunoblot principle. Data was analyzed descriptively and analytically using SPSS, and significant result was indicated if p<0.05.RESULTS: The ANA-IF result was dominated by negative (44.9%) and positive-speckled, titer 1:100 (32.9%). Of 923 subjects with positive ANA-IF, 45.4% had a negative ENA-profile. Of 751 subjects with negative ANA-IF, 10.2% had positive ENA-profile. In subjects whose specific clinical entity, the ANA-IF sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) in detecting ENA-profile were 93.8% and 93.3%, respectively, but the positive predictive value (PPV) was 63.2%. Women with specific autoimmune manifestation accompanied by ANA-IF homogeneous ≥1:100, or centromeres ≥1:100, or speckled ≥1:320 might have been predicted as subsequent positive ENA-profile with area under curve (AUC) of 77.2%, 76.9%, 79.2%, respectively.CONCLUSION: ANA-IF should only be indicated for those with specific clinical symptoms. For woman with typical symptoms, the presence of positive ANA-IF with homogeneous ≥1:100, or centromeres ≥1:100, or speckled ≥1:320 should be further followed-up by ENA-profile.KEYWORDS: ANA-IF, ENA-profile, autoimmune, autoantibody
Reflexión sobre el Perú
Authors: Mac Gregor Felipe E.
Published: June 2023

Luego de recoger las propuestas de diferentes actores sociales del Perú en torno a la paz, democracia, gobernabilidad e integración, el padre Mac Gregor realiza una interpretación de carácter nacional. El ensayo consta de tres partes. La primera contiene algunas premisas necesarias para entender el Presente, cuyo manejo es la única forma de construir el futuro. La segunda se ocupa del Presente y la Tercera se refiere a la Iglesia Católica. Este es un libro en el que se pueden encontrar los puntos centrales de la producción intelectual del autor durante dos décadas de análisis de diversos temas de la realidad peruana.
Rito y economía en Cajamarquilla : investigaciones arqueológicas en el Conjunto Arquitectónico Julio C. Tello
Authors: Segura Llanos Rafael Antonio
Published: June 2023

Este libro, originalmente presentado como una tesis de grado, trata sobre uno de los sectores de sitio monumental de Cajamarquilla, valle del Rímac, donde el autor excavara en el marco del Proyecto Arqueológico Cajamarquilla. En el se sostiene que, al menos en el Conjunto Julio C. Tello y durante etapas específicas, los eventos de carácter ritual y simbólico estuvieron inscritos en un episodio mayor de manejo de mano de obra y consecuente ampliación física de la arquitectura. Tales eventos se habrían efectuado alrededor del año 600 d.c., cuando predomina una ocupación Lima tardío en Cajamarquilla y en gran parte del valle del Rímac.
Régimen tributario del comercio electrónico : perspectiva peruana
Authors: Fernández Origgi Italo
Published: June 2023

Este es un libro que comprende y desarrolla en forma integral la materia de la tributación del comercio a través de Internet.
Evaluating Outcomes and Experience of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Through a National Health Service Trust’s Staff Support Service
Authors: Meredith Francesca , Banting Rosie , Wilcox David , Paskell Rachel
Published: June 2023

Aim: A National Health Service (NHS) mental health trust developed a pathway offering eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to healthcare professionals (HCPs). This research aimed to evaluate whether EMDR was linked to improvements in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sought to understand the experiences of service users.

Method: Pre- and post-outcome measures of the Impact of Events Scale—Revised (IES-r), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WASAS) were evaluated. Subsequently, a feedback survey was circulated to those who had accessed the service.

Results: Analysis revealed statistically significant improvements in measures of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and functioning. The service was rated highly for accessibility and experience. Perceived treatment effectiveness was variable; however, reliving symptoms and sickness absence were reduced, and improvements made during therapy were reportedly maintained.

Conclusion: This service evaluation offers preliminary support for the use of EMDR as a useful intervention for HCP. Recommendations that may be more broadly applicable for service development and considerations for future research are discussed.
Valoración Patrimonial del Parque-Monumento, Trujillo, Colombia:
Authors: Garzón Ochoa Edward Aurelio
Published: June 2023

Este libro es un recorrido por las tensiones y los debates que suscita el Parque-Monumento en Trujillo, Colombia. Al iniciar el camino, se  evidenciará cómo en una sociedad dividida por la violencia no es posible visualizar el pasado desde una sola perspectiva, explicando por qué casi todos los proyectos de memorialización ocurren en escenarios de confrontación entre diferentes significaciones. Adicionalmente, se observará cómo los memoriales públicos se materializan dentro del enfrentamiento entre el pasado y el presente, a razón del futuro donde se incorporarán nuevos rituales y significados.Habrá algunas paradas en las que se podrá contemplar y reflexionar sobre los usos del espacio público, para comprender por qué los procesos de monumentalización padecen males como el abandono, el olvido, la osificación y la destrucción. Posteriormente, se analizará cómo artistas, familiares de víctimas y grupos de derechos humanos han resignificado estos espacios, generando relaciones de identidad, apego y apropiación participativa. El recorrido finalizará con la valoración patrimonial del Parque-Monumento Trujillo, Colombia: memorial democrático al servicio de una comunidad político-afectiva, que se conforma por familiares de víctimas y defensores de derechos humanos, actores conscientes de su papel como testigos de la masacre, que utilizan el lugar para reconstruir el tejido social quebrantado por la violencia, transmitir la memoria a los demás, tramitar duelos y generar mecanismos para garantizar la no repetición de los hechos trágicos.
Implementasi Metode Inkuiri Terbimbing untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Mengenal Pola dan Berpikir Kritis pada Anak TK B Sekolah Cikal, Jakarta [Implementation of Guided Inquiry Method to Increase Ability in Recognizing Pattern and Critical Thinking in TK B Sekolah Cikal, Jakarta Children]
Authors: Saraswati Kathie
Published: June 2023

The study of the students in Kindergarten B Cikal School, Jakarta is based on the weaknesses of students capability in recognizing complex pattern and in order to fostering children’s critical thinking. Based on the problem stated, a solution that will be given was through guided inquiry method. The purpose of this research is to describe children’s ability in recognizing pattern and in fostering critical thinking through guided inquiry method for Kindergarten B children in Cikal School, Jakarta. This research used Classroom Action Research (action research class) is designed in three form of a repeating cycles. Each cycle comprises four phases: planning, action, observation and reflection. The subjects in this study were 6 children from the total of 20 children, that consisted of 3 boys and 3 girls in Kindergarten B Cikal School Jakarta. Collecting data technique that used was qualitative descriptive. Thus, the conclusion is that by using a quided inquiry method can increase the ability of recognizing pattern also fostering children in critical thinking in Kindergaten B Sekolah Cikal, Jakarta.
Studi Kasus Terhadap Persiapan Mengajar Bagi Guru Sekolah Minggu Ditinjau dari Shared Christian Praxis [Case Study of Teaching Preparation of Sunday School Teachers Analyzed from Shared Christian Praxis]
Authors: Prastika Erchia Chara
Published: June 2023

The existence of Sunday Schools is considered important for both the people and church leaders because a Sunday School is not just a place for our children to listen to the Bible stories. As a result, this study aims to describe, identify the struggles and analyze the obstacles of the Sunday School teachers to maintain consistency in their teaching preparations. A case study was used, involving 12 participants at the Indonesian Christian Church XYZ. The data were collected using the questionnaires and in-depth interviews and were triangulated using the coding system (Strauss & Corbin, 1989). The results have indicated that the Shared Christian Praxis helps the Sunday School teachers to maintain consistency in attending the collective teaching preparations, helps to transform their personal lives for the better ways of teaching, and also directs them to share their teaching experiences.