bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scenario-Based Cellular Automata and Artificial Neural Networks in Urban Growth Modeling
Authors: SİPAHİOĞLU Nur , ÇAĞDAŞ Gülen
Published: March 2022

The speed at which cities are growing and developing today cannot be disregarded. Human activities and natural causes are both contributors to urban growth. The relationship between these factors is complex and the complexity makes it difficult for the human mind alone to understand cities. A model that helps reveal the complexity is needed for urban studies. Main objective of this study is to understand the effects of urban planning strategies on the future of the city by utilizing a Cellular Automata and Artificial Neural Networks based simulation model. Driving factors of urban growth according to development scenarios were used in the simulation process. Six different development scenarios were formulated according to the strategic plan of Izmir. Land use and driving factor data used in simulating scenarios were acquired from EarthExplorer and OpenStreetMap databases, and produced in QGIS. Future Land Use Simulation Model (FLUS) based on Cellular Automata (CA) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) was used. The results were assessed both by using FRAGSTATS which helped calculate fractal dimensions and visual analysis. Fractal dimension results of each scenario showed that the simulation model respected the overall urban complexity. A closer look at each scenario indicated the diverse local growth possibilities for different scenarios. The results show that urban simulation models when used as decision support tools promise a more inclusive and explicit planning process.
Said-Bek Shamil… Hero or an Adventurer?
Authors: Кумук Ч.
Published: March 2022

Саид Шамиль, внук легендарного имама Шамиля, стал известен во времена одного из самых сложных периодов в истории Кавказа. Несмотря на то, что информации о нем немного, его имя стало одним из самых обсуждаемых в истории эмиграции народов Северного Кавказа. Изучение личности, феномена Саида Шамиля всегда проводилось в рамках риторики героизма, и отвечающее научным требованиям изучение предмета было неосуществимо из-за отсутствия источников. В свете документов, найденных в архивных хранилищах Франции, Польши, России и США, данная работа имеет своей целью дать конкретную и основывающуюся на источниках статью об этой противоречивой личности в истории.

Said Shamil, as the grandson of legendary Imam Shamil, emerged in one of the most critical periods in the history of the North Caucasus. Although there is very little information about him, he has become one of the most talked-about names in the history of North Caucasian immigration. The evaluations of Said Shamil have always been within the framework of the rhetoric of heroism, and a satisfactory scientific study could not be made due to the lack of resources and records. The article aims to convey more concrete and data-based information about this controversial personality in history in the light of documents found in French, Polish, Russian, and US archives.
Peran Guru PAI Dalam Meningkatan Kualitas Akhlak Perspektif Siswa
Authors: Mujiono Mujiono , Dahlan R M. , AH. Bahruddin AH. Bahruddin
Published: March 2022

Guru PAI selain memiliki kewajiban mengajar juga memiliki tanggung jawab agar siswa memiliki religiusitas dan akhlak mulia, akhlak mulia tidak hanya didapatkan dari teori semata melainkan didapatkan dari pembiasan dan contoh nyata yang dapat dilihat, ditiru dan dibiasakan dari lingkungan di mana ia dididik, peran guru PAI sebagai contoh dan penentu keberhailan akhlak menjadi sangat dominan dalam kehidupan dunia pendidikan.

Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah cross-sectional dengan teknik Snowball, 7 pernyataan diberikan kepada siswa kelas IV sebanyak 21 orang sejak 7 April sampai 3 Mei 2021 dan diberikan nilai dengan skala Likert. Statsitik deskriptif dan prosentase digunakan untuk menganalisa hasil temuan.

Peran guru PAI dalam meningkatkan kualitas akhlak; memberikan contoh datang tepat waktu, menjalankan tata tertib dalam kelas, memberikan perhatian kepada setiap murid, tegas dalam mengajar, membimbing siswa melaksanakan ibadah, meminta siswa mengumpulkan tugas tepat waktu, dan memberikan dorongan motivasi belajar.

Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan dasar pengembangan upaya guru PAI dalam menjaga dan meningkatkan kualitas akhlak siswa di sekolah dasar.
Alzheimer Forecast Analysis u sing Machine Learning
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Terna Engineering College, Mumbai (M.H), India., Patil Prachi , Kadu Prof. Sujata ,   Department of Information Technology, Terna Engineering College, Mumbai (M.H), India.
Published: March 2022

Alzheimer's illness (AD) is observed to be a neurodegenerative ailment that moderately degrades memory and thinking abilities. Despite the fact that the indications are kind-hearted at first, they become more serious over the long haul. Alzheimer's infection is a predominant kind of dementia. Dementia is an all-inclusive term for loss of memory and other brain related activities that leads to interference in day to day life. Alzheimer’s is one kind of a disease that fundamentally affects an individual’s brain who is of the age 60. As the venerable community expands, the occurrence of the illness is required to increment further in the coming years, so evolving new medicines and symptomatic techniques is getting more significant. The mentioned sickness is generally defined as an immunology pathological component that influences the global population. This infection is testing one in light of the fact that the cure of this illness so far, doesn’t exists. Conclusion of the illness is however examined at the later stage. The work introduced in this paper estimates the benefit of picture preparing on Magnetic Reverberation Imaging (MRI) to gauge the likelihood of prior investigation of dementia. We gathered the information scrutinized by the Alzheimer's disease Neuroimaging Activity (ADNI) convention. Consequently if the contamination is diagnosed, the development or the results of the illness can be brought down. In the proposed study, we applied a profound learning approach of machine learning algorithms and neural organizations, wherein we performed a detailed study and a comparative analysis between machine learning algorithms and established a relationship in terms of accuracy to diagnose and predict the disorder. Results uncovered that our approach improves the execution of computer supported analysis of the Alzheimer's illness.
Variable Me mber Group Authentication Protocol using Bivariate Polynomials
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering (CSSE), A. U. College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vizag (Andhra Pradesh), India., Grandhi Suresh , Avadhani* Dr P S ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering (CSSE), A. U. College of Engineering, Andhra University, Vizag (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Published: March 2022

Group authentication is required for secure group communication, which ensures that users in the group are valid. When a group user count is not fixed, group authentication has to handle the entry of new users and exit of current users from the group, if necessary. The challenges to group communication are Security, Integrity and Confidentiality. Currently, available group authentication schemes are complex that require heavy computation and communication overheads. Whenever the group membership is changed, the rekeying of group key process is a challenging task. Thus, in this paper, we propose a variable number group authentication mechanism based on the Lagrange interpolation using bi-variate polynomials. Our proposed scheme handles the generation of the group key and validation effectively. The proposed model shares secret keys to the group user and authenticates all users participated in the group using a single computation and individual users when required. The proposed scheme has a group manager (GM) authenticating all group users and also generates a group key for validating member authenticity. GM is responsible for authenticating and validating each user in the group. GM takes care of members entry and exit from the group. During the changes to the group membership, rekeying is necessary. Our proposed scheme efficiently handles the rekeying process. The proposed scheme also handles backward and forward confidentiality during the group conversation. The security analysis of our scheme guarantees Forward Secrecy, Backward Secrecy, Integrity, Confidentiality and Availability. Our proposed method works effectively for dynamic group communications, where the group membership changes quite frequently.
Introducing a Mobil ity Access Category for IEEE 802.11e
Authors:   PhD, Laboratory of Informatics systems and optimization at the University of Ibn Tofail (Kenitra- Morocco), Aboulwafa Mohamed , Enneya Nourddine ,   Associate Professor; elected as head of the the Laboratory of Informatics, Systems and Optimization, within the aforementioned university
Published: March 2022

With traffic increase in a wireless network beyond its capacity and as the number of connected devices continue to grow, the quality of service (QoS) degrades. In this paper we study the impact of mobility on throughput in the case of an infrastructure wireless network using IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard. Since we found in the literature that the mobility of stations can have an impact on the quality of service, we try to remedy to this by implementing a new access category reserved for mobile stations. First we compare the throughput between static and mobile nodes, both connected to a QoS station. Then we propose our new model that consists of adding a new access category used by mobile nodes regardless of their traffic category. The study was made by simulating different scenarios using Network Simulator-3 (NS-3). We found that the throughput may vary depending on the simulation scenario. The simulation results show that with the proposed solution the mobile nodes can have a better throughput.
Records Management Practices and Service Delivery at the Pensions Department, Kenya
Authors: Owino Oscar Otieno , Namande Ben
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of records management practices on service delivery at the Pensions Department in Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: To assess records management policies on service delivery at the Pension’s department in Kenya, to establish the effect of staff capacity on service delivery at the Pension’s Department, to determine the application of ICT in records management on service delivery at the Pension’s Department and to find out the effect of records management practices on service delivery at the Pension Department.  The study was guided by the design and implementation of records keeping systems (DIRKS) theory. Mixed method descriptive survey research design was used. The target population was 112 employees where a sample of 88 was derived. A stratified sampling technique guided sample selection. Questionnaire, participant observation and personal interviews supported data collection. Pilot study was undertaken to determine research feasibility and to make improvements to the research instrument. Validity and reliability was achieved using content validity, expert opinion and Cronbach’s alpha. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Presentation of findings was through the application of pie charts, frequency tables and graphs. Ethical considerations in the entire research process was observed.  The study found a strong reliability above 0.70 with a response rate of 75%. The study established that respondents agreed that records management policy affected service delivery. It was also found that staff capacity affects service delivery. ICT application in records management was also found to affect service delivery. Finally, the study established that records management practices affect service delivery at the Pension Department.  All the four independent variables were found to have positive and strong relationship with service delivery. However, all the independent variables did not have significant effect on service delivery. The study concluded that records management practices affect service delivery at the Pension Department. The study also concluded that there were some written policies that staff were not aware of, security of records was not adequate, there were skill gaps among staff and there were cases of lost files. The study recommended the need to develop clear policies and sensitize the staff for more awareness. It also recommended more resource allocation not only for equipment purchase, but for staff training, acquisition of modern and bigger servers for more electronic records storage and implementation of modern finding aids for easy location and retrieval of records. The study recommended future research in other government agencies, use of different variables and outside Nairobi County.
RRD project (radiology red mask)
Artificial intelligence in the Healthcare environment? Where shall technology direct us to?
Authors: Sirocchi Luca , Sirocchi Andrea , Di Prete Giovanni
Published: March 2022

Will medical radiologic technologists be replaced by sophisticated Software? Will they become robots?
Will they become like the worker in the film “Modern Times” by Charlie Chaplin? This paper has the scope of evaluating the relation between medical radiologic technologists and “AI” (artificial intelligence in medical radiology).
The figure of radiological technologist has a great importance for the necessary collaboration in the environment of a ward where there are great responsibilities from a medical and legal point of view. The Technician is responsible for carrying out the examination correctly: therefore, the level of qualified skills of the technologist is value added. As a matter of fact in the light of working at full capacity and the pressing requirements of the doctors of the wards, the technologist represents, especially in hospital structures not linked to universities, the most valid assistant for medical radiologists. Their ability of identifying anomalies compared to the norm during the examinations, allows to direct the doctor towards a correct preparation and, consequently, interpretation of the examination which is being performed.
We believe that the introduction of Artificial Intelligence in diagnostic imaging does not absolutely hinder the figure of the medical radiologic technologist.
THE ROLE OF MOBILITY MANAGEMENT IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   National Transport University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Hulchak Oksana , Dziuba Oleksandr ,   National Transport University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Shapenko Yevheniia ,   National Transport University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: March 2022

Abstract Introduction. In the past, the concept of transport was considered a very simple type of movement, but the corresponding update of this occurred with the advent of innovations in the field of transportation with the ability to transport people and goods with high productivity. First, the use of steam, and then gasoline and electricity, especially in the railway sector, changed the perception of mobility "manually" to "mechanized". In the 20th century, the proliferation of the private car led to a revolution in mobility, a change in previous settings of the urban concept and its functionality. In the 1950s, the vast majority of the population could easily buy a private car, especially thanks to decisive political strategies that contributed to the development of the automotive industry. Mobility is a complex system that includes several modes of transport, such as road, rail, sea and air, interacting with the infrastructure through transport services. Man is between two entities, both user and object, depending on goals, potential benefits, or external factors. The article is devoted to the analysis of factors influencing the management of mobility in settlements. Problems. Mobility management is designed to improve the quality of life of citizens and minimize the external consequences that the community must suffer from transport problems; thus, the application of specific measures is intended to make the use of accessible transport more efficient and reasonable. Purpose. Defining the role of mobility management for sustainable urban development. Materials and method. Mathematical modeling, function of systematic utility Results. Instead of using traditional incentives in the form of discounts and vouchers, gamification is a new strategy to promote resilience, when employees are encouraged to be more physically active and use the transit system through a system of ratings, challenges and rewards. Conclusions. With the help of gamification, municipalities can implement interesting and innovative policies based on increasing the attractiveness of certain types / routes / directions of public transport. Key words: mobility, sustainable development, city, passenger traffic, management.
APPLICATION OF LOGISTICS METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSS-DOCKING TECHNOLOGIES IN TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE SYSTEM
Authors:   National Transport University (NTU), Kyiv, Ukraine, Kotova Svitlana , Shapenko Yevheniia ,   National Transport University (NTU), Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: March 2022

Abstract Introduction. The efficiency of logistics operations, the speed of processing of goods largely depend on how all parts of the logistics chain interact, how optimized business processes in the warehouse, so any company tries to constantly improve the organization of the supply process so as to deliver in the shortest possible time. term for minimum logistics costs. One of the tasks to solve the problem of supply chain imperfections is to reduce the huge number of warehousing operations during the placement of goods for long-term or short-term storage. This can be done with the help of Cross-Docking technology, which eliminates the storage phase and reduces warehousing costs. Problem statement. Today, Cross-Docking technology is mobile, technologically proven, because it is a very advanced method of processing goods. However, in order to successfully implement this technology, it is necessary to understand the concept of Cross - Docking, knowledge of the features, benefits, conditions and limitations for the implementation of this technology. That is why the question of determining the list of goods for which the introduction of this Cross - Docking technology is expedient and rational is becoming relevant. Purpose. To substantiate the definition of the list of goods for which the introduction of Cross-Docking technology is expedient and rational, using the coefficient of variation and making recommendations for their processing and methods of handling - by grouping by logistic method XYZ analysis. Methods. The XYZ analysis method was used during the work. Results. The study justified the use of the coefficient of variation to identify goods for which it is appropriate and rational to implement Cross-Docking technology, and the use of logistics method - XYZ analysis - to develop recommendations for processing and handling of certain goods. Conclusions. Based on research based on theoretical and applied aspects, the development and implementation of Cross - Docking technology is an element that simplifies business logistics and reduces the cost of its products by reducing warehouse costs, and properly organized process speeds up delivery, allows businesses to send perishable products over long distances and organize turnover even in high season. The proposed logistic method of differentiation by HYZ analysis allows to clearly identify those products that are characterized by maximum demand, high turnover, stable predictability, mass consumption, ie those products for which the recommendation is to minimize their number in warehouses, respectively - the feasibility and rationality of Cross technology - Docking. Key words: supply chain, Cross - Docking technology, one - stage Cross - Docking, two - stage Cross - Docking, XYZ - analysis, coefficient of variation, methods of grouping in XYZ - analysis, XYZ - analysis solutions.
URBAN TRANSPORT NETWORK OPTIMIZATION MODELING IN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Authors:   National Aviation University (NAU), Kyiv, Ukraine, Cherednichenko Kostiantyn
Published: March 2022

Abstract In world practice, one of the main features of integrated transport systems, is the delivery of goods "door-to-door", which is impossible without the road transport is being used at the final stage of transportation. Today, the situation on the Ukrainian roads has a negative trend in terms of traffic jams and accidents, which creates a risk of delay or damage to freight during the transportation process. The problem is how to optimize the urban transport network to meet the growing demand for transportation and reduce traffic congestion. Purpose. Investigate the root causes of traffic congestion and develop a tool in order to optimize the city network on the example of a traffic interchange. Analytical and experimental with the use of computer 3D-simulation. For a practical demonstration, a model of one of the most problematic, from the point of view of traffic jams, transport interchanges in Kyiv, was developed. An optimization experiment was conducted, which demonstrated an increase in interchange capacity by 26,2% and reduction in average transportation time by 60, 47%. It is a difficult task to optimizing the transport network, because if you conduct an experiment with a real system, any changes could be catastrophic. In addition, it is necessary to anticipate the growth of traffic, take into account the economic, territorial and industrial characteristics of settlements. The research clearly demonstrates the possibilities of simulation computer modeling in this aspect. The purposed solution allows to optimize the city transport network without significant investment, and could reduce the risk of accidents, financial and time costs for transportation of goods by city in the global aspect. Keywords: freight transport, intersections, integrated transport systems, urban transport network, optimization, imitation modeling.
Evaluation of Nurses' Awareness of Preventive Measures for Infection Control at Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Ramadi City
Authors: Thumil Shehab , Mohammed Zahed
Published: March 2022

Objective: To assess nurses' awareness working in the primary health care field towards preventive measures for infection control in primary health care centers in Ramadi city.
Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted during the period from 10 April to 15 August 2021. The instruments was constructed by the researcher to reach the aims of the study using a non-probability sampling: purposive sample consist of (60) nurses working in the field of primary health care. A two-part questionnaire was used in the study, the first part contains information about the demographic data of nurses in healthcare centers and the second part contains selected questions about their awareness and knowledge regarding infection control procedures. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics (t-test and correlational statistics) using SPSS software.
Results: The study found that the majority of the study sample (70 percent) were male, (50 percent) were in the age groups (30-39 years), (53.3 percent) were in the preparatory nursing, (50 percent) were about (16-20) years of the employee, and (76.7 percent) did not have a special training course, indicating that most nurses working in the healthcare field have a low level of infection control practice. The study concluded that nurses' awareness of preventive measures for infection control was at a low level.
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the majority of nurses working in primary health care centers had a poor level of awareness toward infection control.
Recommendation: In order to ensure compliance with infection control measures by nurses working in basic health care, the current study advocated the establishment and execution of a comprehensive infection control program in primary health care centers.
 
Keyword: Awareness, Preventive measures, Infection control, Primary healthcare centers.
Sjögren Syndrome with Bilateral Multicystic Enlargement of the Parotids and Submandibular Glands
Authors: Hatim Essaber , Mohammed Dr Daoud Ali , Touarsa Firdaous , Khamlichi Amina El , Najoua Ech-cherif El Kettani , Meriem Fikri , Mohammed Jiddane
Published: March 2022

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system attacks parts of your own body by mistake. It attacks the glands that produce tears and saliva. We report the case of a 51 -year-old woman who presented with bilateral parotid gland enlargement as the initial manifestation of primary Sjögren syndrome.
Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria in Infant Revealed by Status Epilepticus
Authors: Hatim Essaber , Firdaous Touarsa , Amina El Khamlichi , Najoua Ech-cherif el kettani , Meriem Fikri , Mohammed Jiddane
Published: March 2022

Polymicrogyria is a malformation characterized by an abnormality in late neuronal migration and cortical organization, that causes usually recurrent seizures and or status epilepticus. It results from a combination of genetic and non-genetic factors. We report a case of bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria in an infant with status epilepticus.
Orbital Hemangiopericytoma Revealed by Exophthalmia: A Case Report
Authors: Hatim Essaber , Hounayda Jerguigue , Rachida Latib , Youssef Omor
Published: March 2022

The orbital location of hemangiopericytoma is rare, marked by its slow and unpredictable evolution with malignant potential and a high rate of recurrence and distant metastasis, hence the need for regular and prolonged monitoring, we report a case of hemangiopericytoma at man of 38 years old.
Investigation of Excessive Wear of Ashaka Coal Mill Riser Duct and Idendifying the Optimum Solution
Authors: Bawa M. A. , Hadi M. , Dandakouta H. , Aliyu A.
Published: March 2022

Cement plants use fuel in burning limestone to make clinker in kilns. Due to high cost of fuels, most Cement plants are changing from high-cost liquid fuel like heavy fuel to cheap solid fuel like coal. Ashaka adopt the later. The coal is first pulverised in a ball mill and leaves the mill through a riser duct by pneumatic transport before been used in the kiln as fuel. The riser duct undergoes excessive wear which result in frequent downtime and affect the intendent purpose of fuel substitution. Also, the pulverised coal escaping under pressure through eroded areas on the duct increase the risk of fire and reduce the overall safety of the workshop. Current method which involved patching the duct by welding fail to solve the problem. This work investigates the root cause of the frequent wear of the riser duct by checking the abrasiveness of the coal being transported, checking the effect of the duct profile on wear through simulation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Checking the duct material rate of wear and providing the best solution in terms of cost and feasibility. After simulation using CFD it was revealed that the duct profile contributed to the wear rate. Since changing the profile will be costly, a different solution approach was considered i.e., surface finishing. Different Material samples suggested to be used as surface finishing on the duct were tested for wear at different angles using an abrasive test equipment. The test equipment which conforms with ASTM was designed, simulated using CFD and constructed. The best material with good wear resistance was found to be galvanised steel coated with automobile anti gravel and grounded with P1000. Coating the internal of the riser duct with the above material is considered to be the optimum solution in terms of cost and feasibility.
Investigation of the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Different Portions of Tossa and White Jute Fibre
Authors: Kaysar Mohammad Abdullah , Dayan Md. Anisur Rahman , Habib Md. Mahmudul , Himel Md. Fakhrul Abedin , Ahmed Syed Jamal
Published: March 2022

This research work investigates to select the appropriate portion like top, middle, bottom for both Tossa and White jute for suitable applications such as reinforcement, blending yarn, and diversified jute products. The fundamental properties of Tossa and White such as bundle strength, fineness, breaking twist, and whiteness (%) were studied. It was observed that the maximum strength found at the bottom portion for both Tossa and White were 10.35 lbs/mg, 10.08 lbs/mg respectively. The results revealed the higher breaking twist and whiteness (%) at the middle portion for both Tossa and White jute were 42.65, 36.75, 42.5%, 39% respectively. The better fineness found that at the top portion of Tossa and White jute were 36.15, 31.05 respectively.
Modification of Jute Fibre by Etherification Method for Diverse Textile Uses
Authors: Islam M. Nurul , Khatton Ayesha , Sarker Jahid , Sikder Helena Akhter , Chowdhury A. M. Sarwaruddin
Published: March 2022

Etherification of jute fibre with butyl chloride was carried out at a temperature of 300C for a period of 2 hours in different solvents. Sodium hydroxide was selected as swelling agent for cheap and availability. Petroleum ether was used as a solvent in this research. The degree of substitution, the percent elongation, and bundle strength and moisture regain of the butyl substituted jute fibre was studied. It is observed that the bundle strength of the butyl substituted jute fibre decreases and percentage of moisture regain of the butyl substituted jute fibre decreases with the increases of substitution. The extensibility of the butyl substituted jute fibre increases up to about 10 times of its original value of 1% extension at break with the increase of substitution.
Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Jute Stick by Chemical Activation: Comparison of Different Activating Agents
Authors: Islam M. Nurul , Khatton Ayesha , Sarker ahid , Sikder Helena Akhter , Chowdhury A. M. Sarwaruddin
Published: March 2022

Activated carbons were prepared from jute stick by chemical activation using ZnCl2, H3PO4, and H2SO4. The influence of activating agents and carbonization temperatures ranging from 300oC ~ 350oC were studied. The properties of the carbons were characterized by iodine adsorption and the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) method. The results of iodine tests showed resemblance close to the values found in literature 500~1200 (mg/g). FTIR results revealed the existence of O-H, C=O, C=C, C-O and C-H bonds.
Changing Trends of Solanum nigrum Based Pharmacognosy
Authors: Javed Anam , Aslam Sonia , Qayyum Zubaida , Fatima Arooj , Sadiq Anam , Kubra Khadija Tul
Published: March 2022

Solanum nigrum is one of the commonly found herb around the globe and contains diverse therapeutic along with biological control based potentials. For last few decades, not only aqueous but also other organic solvents based extract have been prepared to obtain maximum benefits of its components to recover external and internal wounds, inflammations, infections, cancer and to control many disorders like cytotoxicity, cardiovascular, hepatic, gastric and enzymatic complications. Moreover, it has been found as effective to reducer aging and an ideal local cost source of phytoremediation. For future progress, its dose and shots optimization should be focused by researchers.
Anti-Inflammatory, Fibrinolytic and Anti-Oxidant Activities of the N-Hexane Extract of Ficus sur Forssk (Moraceae) Leaves
Authors: Mikailu Suleiman , Obomate Nimifaa Lucy , Ugochukwu Okitche Princewill , Ekenna Ifeoma Cynthia
Published: March 2022

This study investigates the anti-inflammatory, fibrinolytic and anti-oxidant activities of the n-hexane extract and fractions of Ficus sur Forssk leaves. The extract was separated on column chromatography using a gradient elution of hexane, dichloromethane and ethanol. Pooled column fractions were assayed for membrane stabilizing for anti-inflammatory, Streptokinase inhibition for fibrinolytic and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) reduction for anti-oxidant activity. Column fractions were pooled into five fractions (F1 – F5). The n-hexane crude extract and the fraction F3 consistently exhibited anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic ability. The leaf extract of F. sur showed negligible anti-oxidant activity. Except for F1 all the fractions and the crude extract showed very high dose-dependent anti-inflammatory property even significantly higher (p <0.05) than the reference drug – diclofenac. Crude extract, F2 and F3 exhibited fibrinolytic ability. F1 showed the lowest assayed biological activity consistently. The study shows that the column fractions of n-hexane extract of F. sur leaves have fibrinolytic and anti-inflammatory activity and can be used in the management of thrombosis and inflammation.
Ethanolic Stem Bark Extract of Boswellia dalzielli H Promotes the Healing of Acetic Acid Induced Chronic Gastric Ulcer by Down-Regulation of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) -Αlpha in Wistar Albino Rats
Authors: Yusuf Anas Husainy , Lai Ibrahim , Adamu Lawan
Published: March 2022

The present study determines the effects of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Boswellia dalzielii H on gastric homogenate and serum levels of TNF-α and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), during the healing of chronic gastric ulcer induced by acetic acid in Wistar albino rats. Round and deep chronic gastric ulcers were induced by a high concentration of acetic acid in Wistar albino rats. 75 rats with gastric ulcers were randomly assigned to five treatment groups (2-5). Rats in group 1 had no gastric ulcer and were administered with vehicle 5ml/kg. Rats in group 2, negative control had gastric ulcers and were treated with vehicle 5ml/kg. Rats in group 3 were treated with ranitidine (50mg/kg) while rats in groups 4, 5, and 6 were treated daily with 100, 200, and 400mg/kg of ethanolic stem bark extract of Boswellia dalzielli H respectively. Treatment in all the groups was by intragastric administration. Five rats from groups (2-6) were euthanized on days 3, 7, and 9 along with the control group (1). Blood was collected, serum prepared, and assayed for TNFα and VEGF using ELISA. The stomach of each animal was evaluated for gastric ulcer, assessed for histopathologic changes, and preparation of gastric tissue homogenates. Intragastric administration of graded doses of ethanolic stem bark extract of Boswellia dalzielli H and ranitidine (50mg/kg) respectively, down-regulated serum and gastric tissue levels of TNF–α significantly (p<0.05), up-regulated VEGF significantly (p<0.05), and increased gastric ulcer healing rate in a significant manner (p<0.05). The increase was time and Dose and time dependent manner when compared to control. Attenuation of TNFα and up-regulation of VEGF by graded intragastric administration of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Boswellia dalzielli promotes the healing of chronic gastric ulcer induced by acetic acid in Wister albino rats.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pengolahan Daftar Isian Pelaksanaan Anggaran (DIPA) Untuk Satuan Kerja Intelkam Polres Labuhanbatu Berbasis Web
Authors: Nurjannah Devita
Published: March 2022

Pada zaman yang semakin maju dan perkembangan teknologi yang pesat seperti saat ini, teknologi yang dirancang sesuai dengan kebutuhan serta dirancang untuk dapat mengendalikan berbagai macam pekerjaan yang tentunya dapat mengolah data yang banyak sehingga dapat meminimalisir kesalahan dan hasilnya akan benar, akurat, cepat serta akan dapat membantu instansi pemerintah ataupun swasta dalam menunjang kegiatan operasional nya termasuk dalam pengelolaan keuangan. Tujuan dalam penelitian adalah untuk dapat merancang Sistem Informasi pengolahan Daftar Isian Pelaksanaan Anggaran (DIPA) untuk satuan kerja Intelkam Polres Labuhanbatu berbasis web sehingga dapat membantu kerja operasional terutama dalam menglah data keuangan menjadi lebih efektif dan efesien.DIPA (Daftar Isian Pelaksanaan Anggaran) yaitu suatu data-data atau dokumen pelaksanaan anggaran yang telah disusun oleh Pengguna Anggaran/Kuasa Pengguna Anggaran yang telah disahkan atas nama Menteri Keuangan selaku Bendahara Umum Negara (BUN) yg berlaku untuk satu tahun Anggaran berfungsi sebagai dasar pelaksanaan kegiatan dan penggunaan anggaran.
Perancangan Game Puzzle Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah Pada Anak TK Berbasis Adobe Flash CS6
Authors: Putri Viska Ananda
Published: March 2022

Media merupakan salah satu bagian dari sistem pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu adanya media sangat berpengaruh terhadap jalannya proses pembelajaran. Dengan adanya media dalam proses pembelajaran akan mempermudah anak atau siswa memahami hal yang dipelajari, salah satunya dengan menerapkan game edukasi. Sistem yang dirancang menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 dan Action Script yang disajikan dalam Game Puzzle tentang pengenalan lingkungan sekolah sehingga dapat mengembangkan kecerdasan, kreativitas anak terutama dalam mengenali benda-benda yang ada di lingkungan sekolah mereka. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk dapat merancang Game Puzzle Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah pada Anak Tk, sehingga diharapkan dapat mengembangkan kecerdasan kreativitas anak, yang tadinya belajar dengan cara konvensional menjadi cara belajar simulasi sebagai alat alternative untuk pembelajaran dengan Game Edukasi.
PENERAPAN BOT TELEGRAM PADA APLIKASI PEMBAYARAN SEKOLAH SEBAGAI SARANA INFORMASI ORANG TUA WALI SISWA
Authors: Wulansari Noor Endah , Kusumodestoni R. Hadapiningradja , Sucipto Adi , Sudiryanto Gun
Published: March 2022

Perkembangan teknologi komunikasi dan informasi berkembang sangat cepat salah satunya pada pengelolaan pembayaran sekolah pada MA Masalikil Huda Tahunan yang masih dilakukan secara manual dan cenderung menyulitkan dalam proses input data serta laporan pembayaran yang telah terlaksana. Penelitian ini menghasilkan Sistem Aplikasi yang dibutuhkan dalam proses pembayaran untuk mempermudah pengelolaan data. Sistem dirancang menggunakan metode pengembangan sistem model RAD ( Rappid Application Development ) dan UML ( Unified Modelling Language ) sebagai permodelan sistem. Sistem aplikasi menyediakan informasi mengenai pengelolaan data siswa, data pembayaran, laporan pembayaran serta notifikasi telegram sebagai bukti pembayaran. Sistem telah diuji dengan menggunakan metode blackbox testing sebagai pengujian validasi fungsional sistem dengan hasil pengujian diperoleh 96,2 % valid untuk keseluruhan kasus uji. Sedangkan pada angket responden memperoleh hasil 76,8% menunjukkan sistem sangat layak digunakan dalam mempermudah pengelolaan data pembayaran sekolah di MA Masalikil Huda Tahunan Jepara. Pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan metode RAD (Rappid Aplication Development) kurang cocok digunakan untuk pengguna yang lebih banyak karena tidak mampu mempenuhi seluruh kebutuhan pengguna sistem sehingga produk yang dihasilkan kurang akurat.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENJUALAN OBAT PADA APOTEK DIAN BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Sahdilla Ayu
Published: March 2022

Apotek Dian merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak di dalam penjualan obat resep atau non resep dan kini perusahaan yang masih menggunakan sistem manual pada penjualannya atau pun pada pengelolahan datanya. Pada sistem yang di namakan manual seperti menggunakan alat tulis, proses pemesana, pembuatan faktur, proses pengiriman ke pembeli. Maka dari itu perlu waktu yang lama untuk melakukan pengelolahan data tersebut. Dan sehingga perusahaan tersebut membutuhkan adanya sistem informasi yang nantinya dapat membantu perusahaan tersebut dalam penjualan atau pengelolahan data yang dapat mengatasi apabila terjadinya kendala. Perusahaan tersebut bertujuan untuk membangun sebuah aplikasi atau sistem informasi penjualan pada apotek yang berbasis web dengan implementasi menggunakan localhost dan perancangan yang menggunakan pemodelan Unified Modelling Language (UML). Dengan ada nya sistem tersebut yang dapat di harapkan pada anggota apotek tersebut dapat mengelolah aplikasi yang sudah dibuat untuk pengelolahan data penjualan seperti, laporan pembelian obat dan cek stok obat.
Implementasi K-Means Clustering Terhadap Mahasiswa yang Menerima Beasiswa Yayasan Pendidikan Battuta di Universitas Battuta Tahun 2020/2021 Studi Kasus Prodi Informatika
Authors: Harahap Baginda , Rambe Aripin
Published: March 2022

Setiap penerimaan mahasiswa baru di Universitas Battuta, Yayasan Pendidikan Battuta menyalurkan dana bantuan berbentuk beasiswa kepada calon Mahasiswa yang mendaftar di Universitas Battuta. Agar penyaluran ini tepat sasaran, maka dibutuhkan suatu metode yang tepat. Dalam penelitian ini digunakanlah K-Means Clustering untuk menyeleksi mahasiswa dalam menerima beasiswa tersebut, yaitu 50%, 60% dan 100%. Sehingga penelitian ini sangat cocok untuk digunakan dalam menyeleksi calon mahasiswa baru yang mendapatkan beasiswa dari Yayasan Pendidikan Battuta.
Augmentation of Coconut Fiber with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Reinforced Light Weight Aggregated Concrete: A Review
Authors: Bhandari Rahul
Published: March 2022

Natural fibers are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, lightweight, renewable, and have high thermal stability with corrosion resistance capabilities. The addition of natural fibers with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) in light weight aggregate concrete (LWAC) will be a long-term step toward improving mechanical properties and encouraging green construction. Coconut fibers are the least expensive of all-natural fibers and are widely available in a several developing countries. This study describes the impact of using coconut fibers in LWACs for sustainable construction. The effect of coconut fiber and GGBFS on the mechanical strength of LWACs including compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength, is reported. The effect of varying coconut fiber length and content on the mechanical strength of LWACs has been described, and optimum coconut fiber length and content have been reported. The current research initiative aims to increase understanding of the issues and challenges encountered during the production of coconut fiber reinforced GGBS with LWACs. In this study, it was determined that incorporating coconut fibers with GGBS can improve the strength properties of LWACs when used in shorter lengths and lower volume contents, whereas higher volume contents of coconut fibers degraded the strength properties of LWACs. Furthermore, current research on the practical applications of coconut fiber reinforced LWACs is quite limited, and more research is required in the future to determine their applications in civil engineering construction. Moreover, this review will aid in the promotion of the use of coconut fiber in the green construction of LWACs with the addition of GGBS.
Survei Penatalaksanaan Pasca Cedera Olahraga Dengan Pengobatan Tradisional Atau Dengan Pengobatan Modern Pada Atlet Olahraga Permainan Bola Besar Kota Malang
Authors: Saputra Nofan , Kinanti Rias Gesang , Abdullah Ahmad
Published: March 2022

People in choosing treatment of injuries in sports is still use traditional methods. The traditional method is sangkal putung massage. Sangkal putung is believed as the cheaper and faster treatment than sports rehabilitation which takes a relatively long time. This study aims to determine how the post-injury rehabilitation with modern or traditional methods for athletes in Malang City. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research design with a survey approach. The population in this study were athletes of the big ball game in Malang City and the sample was 21 athletes taken by the Nonprobability Sampling technique, with a stratified random sampling type with a portion of 25%. This study used a questionnaire instrument with a Likert scale. The collected data analyzed by categorizing using the mean and standard deviation. The results of data analysis showed that the level of knowledge of athletes in big ball games regarding to sports injuries at KONI Malang City was that most of the athletes were in the poor category or using traditional massage sangkal putung, while the rest were in moderate and good category. The conclusion of this study is that most athletes still use traditional massage sangkal putung for treatment in post-injury sports.
Role of Universities on Urban and Rural Economic Impacts on Community Development: - Review
Authors: Matasane C. , , Zaaiman J.
Published: March 2022

The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is among a number of countries worldwide with its rural societies still remain most vulnerable and under poverty challenges for access to economic development, high rate of unemployment and challenges on education. As such, there are little activities in the rural and urban communities to enhance their social and economic involvement. The significance of South African Universities towards the economic growth of rural areas through community participation and assisting with implementation of national priorities and schemes is of importance. This paper demonstrates the role that universities play in economy, empowerment and participation in their socioeconomic development and their impact towards the community sustainability. This report elaborates on the impact of the programs developed for the community’s economy, change and the attitude in their business ventures and activities. The paper focuses on the BRICS Countries as representing the world’s emerging markets and doing so as a counterweight to the G8 and G20 Countries. This paper conveys different aspects of university programs by using literature review on rural and urban economic growth by evaluating its impacts towards rural communities. That is establishing different key roles in developing their quality of life through higher education organizations and informed programmes established by the universities. In the end the objective of the article is to identify collective gaps that will assist to take action on poverty and the lack of development in rural areas.
International Rating Systems And Their Applicability On Historic Buildings
Authors: Naguib Ingy
Published: March 2022

This paper presents a review of the guidelines set by different rating systems around the world, to deal with historic buildings. it addresses the many aspects of rating tools and weighing of credits criteria in order to better understand the mutual relationship between the existing situation and the goal to reach. first, the particular cosiderations of rating systems are reviewed. Finally, all aspects are combined into a table that contains a full list of rating tools categories that could be implemented on historic buildings, with high performance.
Study Regarding the Use of Wind Energy in the Area of Water Supply
Authors: Lepadatescu Badea , Ghimbaseanu Ioan
Published: March 2022

In the paper is presented a solution to solve the problem of water supply for an isolated small community where the area posses an outstanding wind potential. It is a place with a few buildings which are located near a river and is needed water for daily requirements. The water must be taken from the river and send it to a tank from where it is sending anytime where is needed. It was taken into consideration two types of wind turbine, one with horizontal axis and other with vertical axis. After studying the advantages of each one it was taken a decision to produce and install a wind turbine with horizontal axis.
Social Sustainability Measurement for Venezuela During 2007–2009
Authors: Ciarrochi Josseny , Pérez Anna Gabriela , Rivas-Echeverría Francklin
Published: March 2022

In this research an indicator of social sustainability for Venezuela was designed using a statistical methodology, using information from the sustainable development social dimension for each of the Venezuelan states during 2007-2009. For building the social sustainability indicator (SSI) it was used the first two principal components obtained from the analysis for each year and as aggregation method the sum of components was used. The resulting values of social sustainability indicator is decomposed into 5 levels in similar way to the sustainability barometer and federal entities with the corresponding SSI level were assigned.