bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Enculturation of Mentawai Cultural Values in Elementary School 02 Matotonan, South Siberut Subdistrict, Mentawai Islands District, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia
Authors:   Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia, Nurmalinda Nurmalinda , Zulfa Zulfa ,   Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

This research aims to describe Mentawai cultural values in the younger generation, especially elementary school students at State Elementary School 02 Matotonan, South Siberut sub-district, Mentawai Islands district, West Sumatra Province. Most students do not understand and do not practice Mentawai cultural values in their daily lives, whether in the community, school or family. The lack of understanding of Mentawai cultural values encourages students who truly identify with Mentawai culture to slowly become individuals who do not love Mentawai culture. Several factors such as rapid modernization, progress and sophistication of science, parenting styles that prefer modern and efficient are the causes of the decline in Mentawai cultural values. The method used is a qualitative method with an ethnographic and anthropological approach, data is collected in the form of qualitative data. Data collection techniques are observation and interviews as well as documentation studies. The research findings are that there is a cultural event held every Matotonan village birthday by requiring every child to wear luat and beads every Thursday at school and making it mandatory every day in August every year. The pattern implemented by villages and schools is carried out periodically and this gives significance to the existence of Mentawai cultural values in elementary school 02 Negeri Matotonan. These Mentawai cultural values have become the awareness of all parties, especially families, schools and the community, becoming the driving force and front guard in maintaining the preservation of Mentawai cultural values.
Manejo de las pacientes con persistencia o recaída posterior a conización por neoplasia intraepitelial cervical 3
Authors:   Ginecólogo Obstetra, Residente del Posgrado de Ginecología Oncológica, SOH-IVSS, Nastasi Basile María Inés
Published: January 2024

Introducción: El cáncer de cuello uterino representa la primera causa de muerte por cáncer en mujeres venezolanas por causa ginecológica. La evolución natural de la neoplasia intraepitelial cervical (NIC) persistente o recurrente, es el cáncer de cuello uterino. Objetivos: Determinar persistencia y recurrencia de (NIC 3) post conización, para conocer nuestra experiencia en el tratamiento de estas lesiones. Métodos: Análisis retrospectivo, donde se analizaron la persistencia y recaídas de las NIC 3 posterior a la conización en 458 pacientes entre 2008 y 2018, empleando análisis y promedio simple.
Hipertensión Arterial en pacientes ambulatorios en una comunidad rural del estado Nueva Esparta
Authors:   Coordinador del Internado de Escuela de Medicina “José María Vargas” en Nueva Esparta, Salazar Carmen ,   Directora de la Unidad Terapéutica Oncológica “Dr. Modesto Rivero González”, Nueva Esparta.
Published: January 2024

La hipertensión arterial (HTA) es una enfermedad crónica caracterizada por un incremento continuo de las cifras de la presión sanguínea por encima de los límites sobre los cuales aumenta el riesgo cardiovascular. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar la prevalencia, y factores de riesgo de hipertensión arterial entre los usuarios del Ambulatorio Rural Tipo I “Dr. Alfredo Marín” en la Comunidad Jóvito Villalba, de Apostadero, Municipio Maneiro, durante el período Mayo – Julio de 2023. Metodología: Consistió en un estudio cuantitativo, de corte transversal, observacional y descriptivo. Se realizó la medición de la presión arterial, cálculo de Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) y la determinación de tres factores de riesgo como son consumo de cigarrillo, masa corporal exagerada y realización de actividad física.
THE EXPERIENCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINTECH TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN COMPARISON WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Kerimbek G. , Niyazbek A. , Doszhan R.
Published: January 2024

The article is an analysis of current trends and prospects for the development of financial technologies (fintech) in the banking sector. A comparative analysis is carried out between developed foreign countries, including the USA and the UK, and Kazakhstan as a country with a developing fintech market. The study reveals several key results. Firstly, the difference in the volume of investments in fintech between foreign countries and Kazakhstan. Secondly, the study draws attention to the cooperation between banks and fintech companies. The third important aspect is the regulatory environment. A comparative analysis of regulatory acts and legislation in foreign countries and Kazakhstan was carried out to assess the impact of regulation on the development of fintech, as well as an analysis of statistical data on the volume of investments, the number of fintech startups and the use of fintech services in different countries. The results of the article also note the growth of consumer demand for fintech services in different countries. It is important that fintech companies and banks pay attention to improving financial literacy and customer awareness. Fintech research leaves many opportunities for further research and development in this area. Fintech continues to transform the banking sector, and understanding its dynamics and challenges is key to successful development in the future.
THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF GRADUATES
Authors: Sabirova R. , Bolatkyzy D.
Published: January 2024

Currently, there is no clear, logically structured holistic system of entrepreneurial education in Kazakhstan. It is necessary to change the conceptual approach to teaching entrepreneurship through education. This is explained by the fact that the totality of knowledge is inferior in efficiency to the acquisition of competencies and skills that arise only in the process of independent activity of students.

The main purpose of the article is to study the impact of entrepreneurial education on the employment of graduates of Kazakhstani universities and to develop recommendations for the formation of entrepreneurial skills of students through entrepreneurial education for future specialists, which will become a catalyst for the development of the economy of Kazakhstan in the future as entrepreneurs.

The methodological basis of the study was system analysis, statistical analysis and questionnaires. Our study combined qualitative and quantitative methods to study graduate employment and graduate entrepreneurship. In particular, a survey was conducted, data on the values and needs of entrepreneurial education and how it can be improved were analyzed. A qualitative approach made it possible to conduct an in-depth analysis of the research problems.

Based on the results of the study, recommendations were made to improve the training of Kazakhstani students in terms of entrepreneurial thinking and abilities, and the need for additional research involving university students to present material in the reconstruction of the internal environment of universities was emphasized.
FEATURES OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CRIMINAL PARTICIPATION TO SUICIDE IN FOREIGN CRIMINAL LAW
Authors: Muratkhanova M. B.
Published: January 2024

The article analyses the norm on criminal liability for inducing suicide and facilitating its commission, provided for in the legislation of foreign countries, in connection with the intensification of the activities of "death groups" in social networks. The correlation between the social danger of inducing suicide and facilitating its commission is analysed in detail. Examples of the qualification of these acts in aggregate are given, when their commission does not entail the suicide of the victim or his attempt, the artificial nature of such a combination is emphasized. The author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to abandon the fragmentation of interrelated actions - inducing suicide and facilitating its commission — into two independent elements of crime in parts 1 and 2 of the article. As a matter of discussion, the issue of distinguishing the analysed acts from driving to suicide is investigated, the validity of the legislative decision on recognizing them as more socially dangerous is proved. A separate consideration in the article is given to the question of the nature of the deterministic relationship as part of the "effective" suicidal inclination and assistance in its commission. Contrary to traditional views, it is noted that the actions of a person who inclines or facilitates are a necessary (mandatory) condition for committing suicide, that is, they are in a causal relationship with him, and not in a causal one. When considering qualification issues, the author reveals the content of the concept of "attempted suicide", while critically evaluating proposals to replace it with "suicide attempt". The non-obvious signs of the analysed crimes (targeting and special purpose) are indicated, which make it possible to distinguish them from criminally unpunished acts. Finally, proposals are formulated to amend the criminal law norm.
Contribuições das práticas de Compartilhamento de Conhecimento para o desenvolvimento de competências e aumento da competitividade
Authors: Ribeiro Jurema Suely de Araújo Nery , Ferreira Luriani Vaz , Corrêa Fábio , Dutra Frederico Giffoni de Carvalho , Ziviani Fabrício
Published: January 2024

As organizações necessitam reconstruir constantemente sua capacidade competitiva, para enfrentar as alterações nos padrões de consumo, os riscos de entrada de novos concorrentes, o surgimento de novas tecnologias de produto e processo, etc. Nesse contexto de competição acirrada o compartilhamento de conhecimento e o desenvolvimento de competências surgem como uma das possíveis maneiras de conduzir e planejar movimentos para traçar cenários no ambiente organizacional. Deste modo, buscando refletir em como superar os múltiplos desafios organizacionais, voltado para a informação e o conhecimento, este estudo consiste em explorar as contribuições das práticas de compartilhamento de conhecimento para o desenvolvimento de competências. A pesquisa é qualitativa e exploratória, realizada por meio de estudo de caso único. Quanto ao levantamento de dados, analisaram-se relatórios, sistemas e ferramentas da multinacional e realizaram-se entrevistas focalizadas com colaboradores. Diante das informações obtidas, pode-se notar que as práticas de compartilhamento de conhecimento na multinacional ocorriam de maneira informal (troca de experiências interpessoais) e de maneira formal (reuniões semanais, relatórios e sistemas integrados de gestão). Ademais, a multinacional mostrou-se comprometida em aprimorar continuamente as competências estratégicas de seus empregados, por meio de treinamentos virtuais, transferências de pessoal entre plantas e programas de boas práticas compartilhadas globalmente.
Big Data : Analysis
Authors: Ms. Manali Sakpal
Published: January 2024

The amount of data in world is growing day by day. Data is growing because of use of internet, smart phone and social network. Big data is a collection of data sets which is very large in size as well as complex. Generally, size of the data is Petabyte and Exabyte. Traditional database systems is not able to capture, store and analyse this large amount of data. As the internet is growing, amount of big data continues to grow. Big data analytics provide new ways for businesses and government to analyse unstructured data. Now a days, big data is one of the most talked topics in IT industry. It is going to play important role in future. Big data changes the way that data is managed and used. Some of the applications are in areas such as healthcare, traffic management, banking, retail, education and so on. Organizations are becoming more flexible and more open. New types of data will give new challenges as well. The present paper highlights important concepts of Big Data. In this write up we discuss various aspects of big data. We define Big Data and discuss the parameters along which Big Data is defined. This includes the three V's of big data which are velocity, volume and variety. The authors also look at processes involved in data processing and review the security aspects of Big Data and propose a new system for Security of Big Data and finally present the future scope of Big Data.
Organización espacial en aulas universitarias de arte
Authors: Alonso Sanz Amparo , Sánchez Arenas Bibiana
Published: January 2024

La investigación sobre la incidencia del contexto espacial educativo en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje ha dado lugar a una mayor conciencia de que los factores estéticos son condicionantes de la calidad educativa. Esta responsabilidad recae en profesionales de la arquitectura que proyectan las facultades y en quienes imparten docencia en ellas. Interesados por las oportunidades con que cuenta la plantilla docente de influir en el comportamiento que ocurre en las aulas, se plantea el presente estudio de caso, en el Dpto. de Arte de la Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. Con el objetivo de identificar qué estrategias para la organización espacial de las aulas son observables entre el profesorado de enseñanzas artísticas universitarias, especialistas en estética. Para ello se hace uso de una Metodología Cualitativa basada en la Teoría Fundamentada con la que se analizan los datos recogidos mediante observación participante en más de 200 horas de clase, gracias a la participación de 22 docentes, durante el curso 2022-23. Los resultados ofrecen 11 tácticas propias de la Educación Superior en artes, compartiendo algunas estrategias con la Educación Infantil. Entre las conclusiones destaca que el profesorado ve limitadas sus posibilidades de intervención en la ambientación estética y recurre principalmente a modificar las disposiciones del alumnado en función de las actividades pedagógicas para mejorar las condiciones de aprendizaje.
Assessment of Some Heavy Metals and Trace Elements in a Sample of Patients with Viral Hepatitis in Baghdad
Authors: Najlaa Fattah-Allah Rasheed  , Hind Salman Jassim  , Ahmad Saadi Hassan
Published: January 2024

The liver is a vital metabolic organ that performs a variety of complex biochemical functions such as metabolism, detoxification, and excretion. Impairment of liver functions disrupts trace element metabolism, causing oxidative stress, which subsequently leads to liver inflammation and fibrosis. This study aims to evaluate zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) levels in chronic viral hepatitis (HBV or HCV) patients in Baghdad. One hundred fifty samples of blood were collected from fifty patients with hepatitis B, fifty patients with hepatitis C, and fifty individuals without viral hepatitis as controls at the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital in Baghdad during the period from November 2021 to March 2022. Patients with viral hepatitis had highly significant elevated levels of lead, cadmium, and copper compared with the controls (P-value = 0.000), whereas zinc and iron levels were highly significantly lower in the patient groups than in the control group (P-value = 0.000). In conclusion, viral hepatitis patients showed varying levels of zinc, copper, iron, cadmium, and lead compared to healthy controls.
School Health Services Practices in Primary Schools as Reported by Teachers in Wassit and The-Qar Governorate in Iraq
Authors: Sameeha Naser Abed  , Rawaa Kamel Abed  , Fatimah Haran Daham
Published: January 2024

School health plays an important role in preventive and curative management that will reflect positively on young children, all workers in school, and academic performance. The objective of this study was to assess the school health services practices in primary schools in Wassit and Thi-Qar governorates. A descriptive cross-sectional study design using a self-administered questionnaire to obtain information on the practice of school health services as reported by the schoolteachers. This study was conducted between October 2018 and March 2019. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The result of the study revealed that the statistical significance has been proved for two governorates related to practices therapeutic services (P <0.05) and the practice level was found poor among (71.62%) in Wassit governorate, while the score was observed as good and acceptable (52.7%) in Thi-Qar governorate.  Statistical significance has been proved for two governorates related to practices preventive services (p<0.05) and the practice level was found poor among (71.62%) in the Wassit governorate and (59%) in the Thi-Qar governorate. In addition, the result of this study showed that the level of the overall practice of school health services in primary schools was poor (89.46%). The results of this study indicated that there is a weakness in the practice of preventive services in primary schools in two governorates. As observed from the study, the practice of therapeutic services in the Thi-Qar governorate is quite satisfactory and higher than in the Wassit governorate. Therefore, the study concludes that the overall practice of school health services is poor.
Studying the Effect of Human–Lactobacillus Ruteri on the Viability of Cryptosporidium Parvum
Authors: Amal Jabbar Ghaib  , Amani Mohammed Jasim  , Amal Aziz Kareem
Published: January 2024

The goal of this study was to see how well Lactobacillus ruteri probiotic bacteria might infect Cryptosporidium parvum viability at various bacterial dilutions and statuses. Cryptosporidium was obtained from stool samples of diarrheal patients and diagnosed using parasitological methods, followed by molecular methods and cell line cultivation (Human adenocarcinoma cell). The treatment of Cryptosporidium Parvum by adding Lactobacillus ruteri dilutions and status were then incubated at incubation periods (24, 48, and 72 hr), detection of Cryptosporidium count was carried out microscopically, and the parasite's viability was determined by 3-(4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2- Diphenyltetrazolium bromide(Mtt) technique. Lactobacillus ruteri can treat Cryptosporidium parvum by suppressing activity and lowering the count with extremely significant differences, according to the findings.
Applying TTIED-CMYK Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks Based on Raspberry pi and DHT-11
Authors: Noor Sattar Noor  , Dalal Abdulmohsin Hammood  , Ali Al-Naji
Published: January 2024

Recently, there has been a wide and continuous development in wireless sensor networks WSNs. These networks are directly employed in our daily lives, so it has become necessary to maintain the confidentiality of information in these networks. This paper provided a detailed explanation of the types of attackers according to their layer, in addition to the design of a wireless sensor network consisting of a temperature and humidity sensor called the DHT-11 and a Raspberry Pi to implement the Text-To-Image Encryption/Decryption algorithm based on CMYK mode (TTIED-CMYK) in these networks. An encrypted image with dimensions of 2×2 and a size not exceeding 70 bytes was obtained for a text consisting of eleven characters. In addition to that, the encryption time is very short, not exceeding 1 microsecond.
The Effects of Polishing Techniques on Surface Roughness of De-flex Denture Base
Authors: Ahmed Hazim Kassoob  , Ihab Nafea Yaseen
Published: January 2024

Background: Materials are being developed to meet the needs of patients, such as flexible injectable thermoplastic resins that improve the esthetics of patients wearing removable partial dentures.
Aim: To compare the surface roughness of thermoplastic resin materials before and after polishing with different surface treatments.   
Materials and methods: A total of 40 circle specimens of De-flex thermoplastic resin with dimensions (30 mm X 2 mm) were divided into four groups according to the surface’s polishing treatment. Each group of material has (10) specimens, the first group was polished with pumice, the second group was polished with pumice and then glazed, the third group was polished with investment (Phosphate bonded investments) and then glaze, and the fourth group was glazed. A digital surface roughness tester meter (TR: 220) device was used to indicate the values of the roughness of specimens before and after surface polishing treatment. 
Results: The result of surface roughness using t-test analysis revealed that a significant difference was reported among all the study groups (P < 0.05), the highest mean values were achieved in the group treated by Glaze only (2.6800  0.8439 µm), while the lowest mean values were obtained in the group treated pumice control group (2.4266± 0.5532µm).  
Conclusion: It was concluded that surface roughness was decreased in the control group of De-flex material when polished with pumice, while it was increased in the experimental groups after polished with Glaze material. The polishing material (Light Cure Glaze) is significantly rougher than pumice and burning investment materials.
Assessment of the Nutritional Status of the Children with Acute Leukemia on Chemotherapy in Karbala City
Authors: Dheyaa Aldeen Nawfal Al-khateeb  , Ali Hussein Al-hafidh  , Usama Ahmed Hadi Al-jumaily
Published: January 2024

Acute leukemia is the most cancer has frequency in children, Malnutrition is one of the common complications of children with cancer, and malnutrition has been identified as a significant factor in treatment tolerance, increased morbidity, poor prognosis, reduced quality of life, and higher healthcare expenses.
The study objective was to assess the nutritional status of children with acute leukemia during chemotherapy and find any association between malnutrition and the others factor.
The study Methods were a case-control study conducted in Karbala city/Iraq, for 3 months, the study sample included 140 children (70 cases and 70 controls) aged (2 to 14) years, by using convenient sampling and use special questionnaire design and measuring anthropometric measures.
The results revealed that the highest percentage of patients in the age group 5-10 years (47.1%), the boys were (55.7%), (52.9%) of patients live in urban, highly significant association (p.value < 0.001) of family history of cancer, has less physical activity and psychological effects on loss of appetite.
Nutritional assessment during chemotherapy (48.6%) of case groups was normal weight, The results of this study indicate that the participants who had normal weight were at likely lower risk of complication acute leukemia than those with acute malnutrition (P. value=0.022; OR=0.297).
According to the mid-upper arm composition assessment, the results show the highest percentage (35.7%, 34.3%) of patients were wasted and below average muscle area, and the highest percentage (51.4%, and 88.6%) of case and control groups were normal fat respectively.
Effect of dietary habits can be summarized as the children treated with chemotherapy are consuming diets of medium quality, with little quantity
Conclusion: the children with acute leukemia had a high association of malnutrition with low socioeconomic status, poor dietary habits, low physical activity, psychological effects, and duration and type of cancer therapy.
استخدام طريقتي روسل التقريبية الضبابية والتوزيع المعدل الضبابي لحل مشكلة النقل في البيئة الضبابية
Authors: Muna Shaker Salman
Published: January 2024

تعدّ مشكلة النقل أحد تطبيقات مشاكل البرمجة الخطية، تفترض مشكلة النقل التقليدية أن متخذ القرار متأكد من قيم كلفة النقل والتجهيز والطلب للمنتج، لكن هناك العديد من الحالات التي لا يتمكن متخذ القرار من تحديد بيانات دالة الهدف و/ أو القيود بدقة، عليه تم استخدام النظرية الضبابية ليتمكن متخذ القرار من تحديد تلك البيانات. في هذه الدراسة تم تطوير طريقة روسل التقريبية الضبابية (FRAM) Fuzzy Russell’s approximation method لحل مشكلة النقل الضبابيFTP) fuzzy transportation problem عندما تكون جميع معاملات كلفة النقل والتجهيز والطلب للمنتج أعدادا ضبابية للحصول على حل ابتدائي أساسي مقبول initial fuzzy basic feasible solution (IBFS). كما تم تطوير طريقة التوزيع المعدل الضبابي Fuzzy Modified distribution method (FMDM) لاختبار الحل الأمثل الضبابي من الحل الابتدائي الأساسي المقبول initial fuzzy basic feasible solution (IBFS). الطرق المقترحة هي طرق كفؤة ورصينة وسهلة التطبيق ولتوضيح الية عمل هذه الطرق تم اخذ مثال من واقع الحياة وحل مشكلة النقل الضبابي فيه.
Food Sales Prediction Using MLP, RANSAC, and Bagging
Authors: Hussam Mezher Merdas  , Ayad Hameed Mousa
Published: January 2024

Many datasets about food sales, these datasets contain different features depending on the data present. Also, the way these features are correlated differs from one dataset to another. The researchers used several artificial intelligence algorithms and applied them to food sales datasets. Despite the necessary pre-processing and cleaning of the datasets, some of the algorithms used in these studies did not give the desired results. Therefore, this study proposes a model based on two objectives, the first objective is to make a comparison between three different food sales datasets. the second objective is to apply three various Artificial Intelligence algorithms to obtain the best algorithm that gives the highest prediction accuracy with the specified dataset. Some studies used classical machine learning algorithms, some used deep learning algorithms, and others used ensemble techniques. To achieve a comprehensive comparison, one algorithm was chosen from each of the above. To measure the correlation between features used a tool available from the Seaborn library in Python. This tool is called a “Heatmap”. For comparison, used three datasets on which we performed the necessary preprocessing operations, after applying three algorithms, these algorithms are Multilayer perceptron, RANSAC, and Bagging regression. Then used several metrics to measure the accuracy of the algorithm applied to the specified dataset. Finally, identified the best dataset that gives excellent prediction results with these algorithms. The results showed that the first dataset gave ideal accuracy by using the Bagging regression algorithm, unlike the second dataset with medium correlation and the third dataset with weak correlation. This study lays the foundation for subsequent studies and saves them time in terms of choosing the datasets.
تقويم إدارة المخاطر على وفق إطار التدقيق: دراسة ميدانية (هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات في بغداد)
Authors: Mariam Saleh Hassan  , Shami Ghada
Published: January 2024

هدفت الدراسة التحقق من تأثير استخدام إطار (COSO) على جودة التدقيق في هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات في بغداد، العراق، استخدمت الدراسة نهجًا كميًا مع تصميم وصفي، تم جمع البيانات باستخدام استبانة تم توزيعها على (N-153) المشاركين. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن إطار COSO يؤثر بشكل إيجابي على جودة المراجعة. في هيئة الإعلام والاتصالات في بغداد. أوصت الباحثـة بالتركيز على إدارة المخاطر ضمن المكونات الخمســة لإطار عمل COSO لأهميتها في تحسين جودة التدقيق وتدريب موظفي أجهزة التدقيق الداخلي لرفع مستوى كفاءتهم من خلال إشراكهم في الدورات التدريبية.  كما تمت التوصية بضرورة دعم هيئة التدقيق الداخلي في تبني منهجية موحدة والالتزام بالمعايير الدولية لرفع مستوى مهنة التدقيق الداخلي.
Biochemical Assessment of Insulin and Dopamine 2 Receptors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Abed Sahil Khitam , Nazar Shiyaa Mohammed  , Yousr Majd Jmeel  , Anil K Sharma
Published: January 2024

Dopamine (DA) plays a key role in the body's regulation of insulin production. This study aimed to estimate insulin and dopamine 2 receptors in type 2 diabetic patients. The study included 180 subjects aged (20-65) years during the period from November 2022 to March 2023. They were divided into two groups: 120 patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus (60 males and 60 females), and 60 healthy individuals (30 males and 30 females) as a control group. The biochemical tests (insulin and dopamine 2) were measured by the Human Insulin ELISA kit and Human Dopamine 2 receptor ELISA kit in Bioassay Technology Laboratory. The HbA1c, urea, and creatinine were measured by the kit from Roche/ Hetachi Diagnostics Ltd Company. The fasting blood glucose and HbA1c were measured to diagnose all patients with T2DM and controls to confirm the subjects with T2DM. The samples were obtained from the AL Kinday Hospital and Endocrine Center in Baghdad, Iraq.
The results of this study explained that the patients and controls were comparable in age, gender, and smoking status with no significant differences (P> 0.05). while results reported that there was a greater significant difference (p<0.01) in levels of the mean for fasting blood sugar (FBS), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and a significant difference (p<0.05) in urea and creatinine levels between the type 2 diabetic patients and the controls there was a significant difference detected in values of insulin and dopamine 2(p<0/05) between the patient and control groups.
It can be concluded from our study that those who had type 2 diabetes mellitus had higher levels of dopamine and insulin when compared with the control group.
Effect of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection on Lipid Profile in Iraqi Patients
Authors: Ibrahim Amnah Raad , Hassan Athraa Zaidan , Hussein Raghad Hassan , Alameer Redhwan Abdul Kareem
Published: January 2024

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is known to target the liver, potentially leading to liver diseases. There's a notable link between dyslipidemia, an anomaly in lipid levels, and HBV infection. This research seeks to delve into the relationship between abnormal lipid profiles and HBV infection. The current study analyzed 90 participants; 50 of whom were patients with chronic HBV infection, and the remaining 40 were healthy individuals serving as the control group. Each participant took part in interviews and contributed blood samples for the analysis of their lipid profiles. The Cobas C 311 Roche System was employed to measure levels of HDL, cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride, and VLDL cholesterol, adhering to established lab protocols. The results showed that the HBV patient group had significantly elevated serum cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels when compared to the healthy controls. Conversely, the HDL levels in the patient group were notably lower. Serum VLDL levels did not show any significant variation between the groups. The study identified altered lipid profiles in HBV patients, suggesting increased dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risks. Additional investigation is required to identify the root causes and suggest appropriate solutions.
Machine Learning Approach for Classification of Sickle Cell Anemia in Teenagers Based on Bayesian Network
Authors: Ekong Blessing , Ekong Otuekong , Silas Abasiama , Edet Anthony Effiong , William Bright
Published: January 2024

In this study, we employed a Bayesian network approach for the classification of sickle cell anemia in teenagers based on their medical data. Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to distorted red blood cells. Early detection and classification of this condition are crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. Our research focused on leveraging the algorithmic power of Bayesian network to model and analyze a diverse set of medical parameters in teenagers, including age, platelet count, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), red blood cell count, packed cell volume etc. The Bayesian network method employed for the classification of sickle cell anemia involves using a probabilistic graphical model to represent the relationships among different medical parameters. The model incorporates Bayesian principles to update and refine its predictions as new information is introduced. The method identifies key features in the dataset that contribute significantly to the classification, providing valuable insights for early detection and intervention. The Bayesian network demonstrated remarkable efficacy in accurately classifying teenagers as either positive for sickle cell anemia or negative, achieving an impressive 99% accuracy rate. This high level of accuracy indicates the robustness of the model in discerning intricate patterns within the medical data. Key features contributing to the classification are found in the dataset, shedding light on their relevance in distinguishing between positive and negative cases of sickle cell anemia, especially in teenagers. Our findings provide valuable insights into the potential diagnostic significance of sickle cell anemia classification in the teenage population. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in the field of medical informatics and computational biology, offering an efficient and reliable tool for healthcare practitioners in the early identification of sickle cell anemia in teenagers. The demonstrated accuracy of the Bayesian network shows its potential as an effective decision support system, aiding clinicians in making informed decisions and facilitating timely interventions for improved patient care.
The Effect of Negative Online Leisure Experiences on Depressive Mood among Adolescents
Authors:   Korea Youth Counselling Association, Chi Myong-Won
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to identify differences in depressive mood among adolescents based on their leisure time and to examine the impact of negative experiences in online leisure activities on depressive mood. For the study, we used data from the 2020 Korean Survey on the Rights of Children and Youth, conducted by the National Youth Policy Institute, and analyzed the data of 5,602 middle and high school students using the SPSS 25.0 statistical program. The results of the study are as follows. First, depressive mood varied among adolescents depending on their leisure time. The less-than-one-hour leisure group was found to have a higher rate of depressive mood than the four- to five-hour leisure group. Second, a positive correlation between negative experiences in online leisure activities and depressive mood was found. Third, negative experiences in online leisure activities were identified as a factor influencing adolescents'
depressive mood. In addition, explanatory power was higher for adolescents in high school than those in middle school. Based on the findings of this study, we emphasize the importance of healthy online leisure activities. We suggest that an appropriate level of leisure time and ways to make online leisure more efficient and beneficial should be provided to adolescents.
The moderating effect of Grit on the Impact of social stigma on Depression among out-of-school adolescents.
Authors:   Korea Youth Counselling Association, Seo Jung-Hwa
Published: January 2024

This study sought to investigate the moderating effect of grit on the impact of social stigma perceived by out-of-school youth on depression. For this purpose, 302 out-of-school youth were selected as research subjects. First, the results of analyzing the collected data. It was found that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between social stigma and depression in out-of-school youth. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between social stigma and grit, and depression and grit. Second, grit was found to have a significant influence as a moderating variable in the effect of social stigma on depression among out-of-school youth. Therefore, in order to reduce depression caused by social stigma perceived by out-of-school youth, it is very important to improve positive emotions such as grit in addition to compensating for vulnerabilities in the surrounding environment.
ANÁLISE DO SISTEMA COSTEIRO E OCEANICO NO REGISTRO GEOLÓGICO SEDIMENTAR DO COMPLEXO ESTUARINO DE TUTÓIA, NO DELTA DO PARNAÍBA, ESTADO DO MARANHÃO
Authors: Barbosa Jardel Stenio de Araujo
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo caracterizar de forma preliminar os agentes da dinâmica oceânica e estuarina tendo como exemplo a dinâmica da Baía de Tutóia, Maranhão, sob os aspectos da Ciências Ambientais e Ciências da Terra através de uma revisão bibliográfica. Além disso, este estudo visa contribuir também com o levantamento de dados geoambientais sobre a região para auxiliar pesquisas futuras em diversas temáticas. Como metodologia, além da revisão bibliográfica especializada em Ciências Ambientais e Ciências da Terra, a pesquisa contou com o apoio de dados ambientais fornecidos pelo IBGE e CPRM, análises cartográficas e geoprocessamento via Google Earth e QGIS. A partir do levantamento e análise destes elementos, a pesquisa conseguiu elucidar a importância de se estudar os agentes das dinâmicas oceânicas e estuarinas demonstrando que os impactos dos agentes oceânicos e estuarinos impactam e alteram a paisagem de forma mais lenta e os impactos antrópicos alteram a paisagem de forma mais acelerada. O resultado desse processo de integração e análise de dados é a elaboração de um mapa detalhado que ilustra a dinâmica costeira e oceânica na região de Tutóia.
Measuring diameters and velocities of artificial raindrops with a neuromorphic event camera
Authors: Micev Kire , Steiner Jan , Aydin Asude , Rieckermann Jörg , Delbruck Tobi
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Hydrometers that measure size and velocity distributions of precipitation are needed for research and corrections of rainfall estimates from weather radars and microwave links. Existing optical disdrometers measure droplet size distributions, but underestimate small raindrops and are impractical for widespread always-on IoT deployment. We study the feasibility of measuring droplet size and velocity using a neuromorphic event camera. These dynamic vision sensors asynchronously output a sparse stream of pixel brightness changes. Droplets falling through the plane of focus of a steeply down-looking camera create events generated by the motion of the droplet across the field of view. Droplet size and speed are inferred from the hourglass-shaped stream of events. Using an improved hard disk arm actuator to reliably generate artificial raindrops with a range of small sizes, our experiments show maximum errors of 7 % (mean absolute percentage error) for droplet sizes from 0.3 to 2.5 mm and speeds from 1.3 to 8.0 m s−1. Measurements with the same setup from a commercial PARSIVEL disdrometer show similar results. Both devices slightly overestimate the small droplet volume with a volume overestimation of 25 % from the event camera measurements and 50 % from the PARSIVEL instrument. Each droplet requires processing of 5000 to 50 000 brightness change events, potentially enabling low-power always-on disdrometers that consume power proportional to the rainfall rate. Data and code are available at the paper website https://sites.google.com/view/dvs-disdrometer/home (Micev et al., 2023).
A Comparative Analysis of the Rise of Git-Based Distributed Collaborative Hosting Platforms: Survey, Performance Test, and Comparison
Authors: Salah Uddin Md. , Jahid Hasan Kazi , Tasnima Rifat
Published: January 2024

With the widespread use of the Internet, cloud services have steadily become more prevalent worldwide. The Internet is a typical pattern of distributed network structure. Initially, the term “distributed collaboration” [1] was mostly used in the computer-related industries to describe how individuals may work together remotely to accomplish a common goal at various times and locations in the network era with improved mobility. The community of software developers is constantly searching for an essential collaborative platform for organizing software projects and collaborative learning. This research study offers a thorough examination of cloud-based Git repository hosting services, examining both their present situation and potential for the future. The article meticulously examines year-by-year upgrades and follows the release dates of major cloud-based Git hosting platforms to offer insights into how these platforms have changed over time. Market share information and the importance of the main companies are evaluated, providing insightful information on platform preferences among enterprises and developers. The study explores the complex ecosystems of Bitbucket Server [7], GitLab [6], GitHub [5], and Bitbucket, as well as Azure DevOps [9] and AWS CodeCommit [8]. The report presents well-informed projections regarding the future of these services based on meticulous data analysis and professional observations. Deeper interaction with DevOps pipelines, improved security, and expanded support for containerization and micro-services architectures are some of the trends that are anticipated.
Participants’ Perceptions of Privacy and Data Sharing Regarding Health-Related Data Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Aldossari Marran
Published: January 2024

Substantial research has been performed to explore the effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare. Consequently, it becomes imperative to grasp the perspectives and concerns of general public in relation to the utilization of their health data in AI research, particularly within the context of privacy issues. This study aims to explore the awareness of participants about the AI, their privacy concerns about data sharing using AI and its use on healthcare data. We carried out a comprehensive study by employing a self-administered questionnaire tool with participants using convenience sampling methodology. A total of 450 participants were enlisted from Saudi Arabia. Conditional binary logistic regression models were employed to compute odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals. Among the participants, 168 (37.3%) showed that they have knowledge about AI. In terms of personal data’s vulnerability when using AI technology, 186(41.3%) perceived a privacy risk about their health data. 201(44.7%) indicated their trust in AI’s ability to safeguard data privacy. Regarding the use of machine learning for medical record analysis, 180(40.0%) declared it riskier than benefits. For AI research purposes, 205 (45.6%) supported data sharing and 213(47.3%) believed hospitals should have strict regulations while 214 (47.6%) believed hospitals should provide limited access to data to ensure health data privacy. Furthermore, the study found that younger individuals were more likely to trust AI with their data privacy (OR = 0.540, 95% CI; 0.300-0.972), while participants with higher education levels were nearly three times more likely to trust AI with their data privacy compared to those with lower education (OR = 2.894, p = 0.047, 95% CI; 1.012-8.278). Patients’ viewpoints, the extent of assistance they receive, and their comprehension of health data research and artificial intelligence exhibited significant variations, often influenced by privacy issues. To ensure the acceptability of AI research and its seamless integration into clinical practice in the future, it is imperative to engage the public more extensively and stimulate discussions, particularly concerning privacy concerns.
تقييم استقرارية الإنقطاعات الصخرية الموازية لطريق الميشار بمنطقة بئر الغنم شمالي غرب ليبيا
Authors: الأخضر أبوالقاسم
Published: January 2024

قطعت المنحدرات الموازية لطريق الميشار لغرض توسعة الطريق، ونتيجة للتوسعة تكشفت انقطاعات صخرية مكونة من حطام صخري، إذ رصدت الزيارات المتكررة لمنطقة بئر الغنم حدوث انهيارات في بعض أماكن تكشف الإنقطاعات الصخرية؛ وتكمن مشكلة البحث في حدوث انهيارات مصدرها الإنقطاعات الصخرية التي تتخلل صخور الجبس، وإن الاستمرار في عدم فهم الأسباب الكامنة وراء حدوث الإنهيارات قد ينتج عنها  انهيارات مستقبلية تكون نتائجها كارثية تلحق ضرراً محتملا بمستخدمي الطريق، فكان الهدف العام تقييم ثبات الإنقطاعات الصخرية باستخدام الدراسة الميدانية والمعملية والتي تم من خلالها حساب قيم التماسك الداخلي وزوايا الاحتكاك وأيضا محاكاة ثبات المنحدرات باستخدام برنامج روك بلان من خلال دراسة متغيرين بالغي الأهمية أولهما التغير في كمية المياه  إذ قيم ثبات الإنقطاعات مع التغير في ثلاث حالات تشبع داخلي (محتوي العينات من المياه) الناتج عن ثلاث كميات للمياه    (الطبيعية mm 30، mm50) وثانيهما التغير قي زاوية ميل المنحدر من الزاوية الطبيعية °35 إلي زاوية قطع °80 وأهم النتائج بينت أن قيمة التماسك الداخلي انخفضت من 8.3 t/m2  بنسبة تشبع 9.9% الى 5.2 t/m2 بنسبة تشبع 16% لتكون مؤشراً على  تأثير التشبع الداخلي بالمياه في التقليل من تماسك مكونات المنحدر، وتبين أن المنحدر حالة ثبات عند زاوية ميل °35  على عكس زاوية القطع °80، والتي سيطرت فيها القوة الدافعة وانعدمت فيها القوة المقاومة، فحدث الإنهيار بمعامل أمان 0 وتوصي الدراسة بضرورة محاكاة الظروف الطبيعية التي تؤثر على المنحدر قبل الشروع في عملية قطع المنحدرات.
Productividad laboral y consumo de la cafeína de los trabadores en México
Authors: Reyes Loperena Eduardo , Medina Sánchez Elvia Patricia , León Cavero Francisco Rafael
Published: January 2024

Las investigaciones sobre la productividad laboral cobran importancia en las últimas décadas, focalizadas hacia la salud de los trabajadores. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la productividad laboral y el consumo de la cafeína en los trabajadores del sector público y privado en México. La metodología utilizada fue documental apoyada en fuentes bibliográficas, dirigida a profundizar el estudio de la productividad laboral vinculada al consumo de la cafeína por parte de los trabajadores en diferentes organizaciones. Los resultados develan que los rasgos de la productividad laboral están asociados a estímulos direccionados a mejorar algunas funciones cognitivas, acelerar los procesos cerebrales y mejorar la memoria de los trabajadores en México, siendo el consumo de cafeína el medio utilizado por los trabajadores para presentar resultados favorables a las organizaciones. Se concluye que, a pesar de existir un consumo significativo de café, el mismo se convierte en un estimulante de la ansiedad laboral, lo cual está vinculada a las tareas o responsabilidades desarrolladas en los cargos que ocupan los trabajadores tanto en organizaciones públicas como privadas.
Influencia del aprendizaje organizacional en el desempeño de organizaciones educativas tecnológicas de nivel medio superior
Authors: Barajas Villarruel Juan Ignacio , Pedraza Melo Norma Angélica , González Cisneros América Lorena
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar que influencia tiene el Aprendizaje Organizacional (AO) en el Desempeño Organizacional (DO) de las Instituciones Tecnológicas Educativas de Nivel Medio Superior (CBTis y CTis) del estado de Tamaulipas México. La investigación fue del tipo no experimental, con un enfoque cuantitativo y explicativo. Se consideró la técnica de investigación de encuesta y se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra no probabilística conformada por 811 personas. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados mediante técnicas de análisis exploratorio-confirmatorio. Posteriormente, se determinó la influencia del AO en el DO realizando el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM). Los principales resultados permiten concluir que el AO sí tiene una influencia positiva y significativa en el DO de las Instituciones Educativas sedes del estudio. También, se concluye que los hallazgos recuperados representan un aporte teórico y empírico que considera una escala para determinar la relación entre AO y el DO en el contexto de instituciones educativas y específicamente en las de nivel medio superior en México, ofreciendo la oportunidad de recuperar información que facilite la toma de decisiones por parte de las autoridades educativas involucradas.