bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Control planning for invasive crayfish: the case of Pacifastacus leniusculus (Decapoda, Astacidae) in the Clitunno River (Central Italy).
Authors: Carosi Antonella , Lorenzoni Francesca , Lorenzoni Massimo
Published: January 2025

The signal crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus (Dana, 1852) is one of the most ecologically impactful decapod crustaceans introduced in Europe. As a species of Union concern, early detection and rapid eradication measures are required to prevent its establishment and spread. We aimed to: i) test the effectiveness of the control plan prepared within the LIFE IMAGINE IPE/IT/000015 project to contrast the diffusion and contain demographic growth of P. leniusculus in the Clitunno River basin (Central Italy), where the species has been detected in 2020; ii) assess distribution, age structure and growth of P. leniusculus in this invaded area. The removal actions were conducted biweekly, from June 2022 to December 2024, using both traps and electrofishing. Biometric parameters were individually recorded, and the demographic features and growth of P. leniusculus population were assessed. In total, 259 removal actions were carried out and a biomass of 39.74 Kg has been removed. Maximum size (Total Length = 14.8 cm) was consistent with what has been reported for another Italian population, but greater than some native Californian ones. The presence of six cohorts (from 0+ to 5+), including the young-of-the-year (0+), attested the quick acclimatization of P. leniusculus, which gave rise to a self-sustaining population in a short time. The greatest removal efforts have been concentrated on a small tributary, named Fosso Vecchio, where the average values of Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) showed a significant decreasing trend over time, arguing in favour of the removal actions' effectiveness. Our findings provided some evidence that early detection and control measures conducted at a small scale, applying strong catching efforts, represent effective management tools to limit population abundance and prevent invasive crayfish from spreading further.
Convolutional Neural Networks for Software Defect Categorization: An Empirical Validation
Authors: Malhotra Ruchika , Cherukuri Madhukar
Published: January 2025

The escalating complexity and scale of software systems have rendered them increasingly susceptible to a variety of defects. To empower maintenance teams to efficiently prioritize and resolve defects, Software Defect Categorization (SDC) models have emerged, offering the classification of software defects into categories such as "high," "medium," or "low." This study embarks on the development of SDC models, based on three critical defect attributes: i) the maintenance effort required to rectify a defect, ii) the change impact on the software induced by defect resolution, and iii) a combined approach that integrates both maintenance effort and change impact. Leveraging the prevailing advancements in computational power and storage capacity, the study present a novel defect categorization model built upon Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). Extensive experiments were carried out on defect datasets from five Android operating system application modules, leading to the creation of 60 SDC models (5 datasets x 4 feature sets x 3 approaches). The results underscore the predictive potential of our CNN-based defect categorization model. Furthermore, SDC models rooted in the combined approach exhibit superior performance when compared to models based solely on change impact and remain competitive with those anchored in maintenance effort.
Expectation formulas for $ q $-probability distributions: a new extension via Andrews-Askey integral
Authors: Hu Qiuxia , Khan Bilal , Araci Serkan
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we utilize the $ q $-Chu-Vandermonde formula to derive a novel expectation formula for the $ q $-probability distribution $ W(x, y; q) $, extending previously known results. Several applications are presented, including a broader generalization of the Andrews-Askey integral. Although fractional $ q $-calculus is not directly employed in this work, its potential for future extensions is discussed, as non-integer order derivatives and integrals could offer deeper insights into $ q $-series and probability distributions.
The Spell of the Ancestors at the “Feast of Victory” (Nemlaay): From Initiation Ritual to Community Blessings
Authors: Guerreiro Antonio J.
Published: January 2025

In the month of June 2004, the village of Long Tuyo’—the first village above the rapids in the upper Mahakam area—decided to commemorate the anniversary of its foundation on the site (1904) by celebrating the Nemlaay Festival.The Festival, lasting six days, forms an initiation ritual for the young men and boys, besides a celebration of the warrior group proper. Now, the ceremony connected to headhunting and war until the 1950s, has taken new meanings. Although the core of the Nemlaay, i.e. the initiation rites and warrior training for the young boys and men—the live-saving force of the village during headhunting times—remain a martial value in society. Basically, Nemlaay rites emphasize status and inherited rank in connection to age and descent according to Long Glaat ideas. Since the last performance of the Nemlaay, other rituals and events have taken place in the area, such as the yearly Hudo’ Festival organized in turns by villages communities hosting the Festival, which is supported by the local tourism office, and the Dangé Great feast. During the last twenty years, I remark that the changes in the region have been tremendous. The article analyses the ritual processes and their underlying values in the frame of indigenous social and religious representations. Conversely, it gives a detailed account of Nemlaay ritual symbolism, in a comparative Indonesian perspective.
L’environnement juridique de la lutte contre la pollution par les plastiques en Asie du Sud-Est (ASEAN)
Authors: Dupouey Jacques
Published: January 2025

La région de l’Asie du Sud-Est, peuplée de 681 millions d’habitants en 2022, est la plus touchée par la pollution marine plastique, à la fois pour des raisons géographique, démographique et climatique. 20% de la production mondiale de plastique est générée en Asie du Sud-Est. En outre, 53 % des déchets produits au sein des pays de l’Association des nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (ASEAN), l’organisation intergouvernementale de la région, ne font actuellement pas l’objet de collecte. Il est donc crucial pour ces pays de légiférer, réglementer et de se doter de capacités, d’institutions et d’infrastructures spécialisées pour mener le combat le plus efficace possible contre le fléau de la pollution et des débris plastiques. Dès 2005, l’ASEAN s’est mobilisée pour insuffler à ses États membres des lignes directrices, recommandations et meilleures pratiques dans ce domaine. Sur le plan normatif, elle fonctionne en produisant principalement des textes de droit mou. Mais, sur le plan national juridique et politique, chaque État membre agit à sa manière et à sa propre vitesse en appliquant son propre agenda, l’Indonésie se distinguant de ses voisins par ses initiatives réglementaires. L’aide extérieure est la clé pour obtenir des financements qui manquent cruellement chez la plupart de ces pays en développement. Il semble pour l’heure difficile de voir comment les pays de l’ASEAN optimisent leur coopération alors qu’ils ont ratifié pour la plupart les traités multilatéraux applicables dans notre domaine d’étude.
Michel Ferlus (1935-2024)
Authors: Pacquement Jean
Published: January 2025

Ce texte sur Michel Ferlus, décédé en mars 2024, évoque ses premières enquêtes linguistiques au Laos dans les années 1960 et son travail de chercheur au Centre national de la recherche scientifique sur les langues de l’Asie du Sud-Est péninsulaire.
Jérémie et la « coupe de la colère de Dieu » : une miniature inédite, premier jalon d’un discours anti-judaïque à Cluny au xe siècle
Authors: Attardo Laura
Published: January 2025

Placée au début du Commentaire sur Jérémie de Raban Maur – London, British Library, Add MS 22820, fol. 9ro –, l’initiale historiée du prophète Jérémie n’a fait l’objet d’aucune étude. Réalisée sous l’abbatiat de Maieul (954-994), l’image présente une formule iconographique unique, dont les plusieurs niveaux de lecture permettent de concevoir la spiritualité et l’ecclésiologie des moines de la communauté entre le milieu et la fin du xe siècle. D’abord, elle constitue un précieux témoignage d’un climat anti-judaïque précoce qui se développe à Cluny et dont l’apogée sera atteint dans les écrits du neuvième abbé, Pierre le Vénérable (1122-1156). Replacé dans le contexte de sa création, le discours à l’encontre des juifs sert ensuite de support au développement d’une ecclésiologie clunisienne tournée vers la rédemption des péchés.
Et si la grande épopée coloniale n’en était pas une !
Authors: Marie-Sainte Lina
Published: January 2025

Dans l’univers de la colonialité, l’histoire est écrite du point de vue du colonisateur. Difficile pour une personne en situation de colonialité de se construire, d’autant plus que son histoire, l’histoire de ses ancêtres, est passée sous silence. Cette préoccupation prégnante est celle des romanciers antillais, qui veulent combler leur anhistoricité et participer à l’exigence du devoir de mémoire. Dans une dynamique de transmodernité, les romanciers de la colonialité (re)visitent l’histoire, non pas avec la rigueur scientifique des dates, des lieux et personnalités historiques, mais avec l’imagination. Leurs récits jouent sur la vérissimilitude, la plausibilité des faits racontés et des personnages. Pour plus de véracité, ces romanciers peuvent inclure des personnages historiques et des lieux géographiques référencés. L’écriture romanesque offre une diversité de genre. Ainsi, Earl Lovelace, romancier trinidadien, dans son roman Salt, s’attèle à représenter l’épopée coloniale par la parodie. Son mode de renversement parodique emprunté aux contes traditionnels antillais lui permet de divertir et d’éduquer en campant un personnage en conteur pour mieux distiller son récit de la colonisation et de l’esclavage.
Transculturation, créolisation, décolonialités : poétique du lien ? – Une dérive idéelle d’artiste sur ces notions
Authors: Juillet Marie Julie dite Mademoiselle Marie
Published: January 2025

De l’Introduction à une poétique du Divers d’Édouard Glissant, La condition Transmoderne de Rosa-Maria Rodriguez et Suzanne Césaire : Archéologie littéraire et artistique d’une mémoire empêchée d’Anny-Dominique Curtius, nous questionnons, équipés de nos outils et percepts artistiques, la transculturation et le processus de créolisation. Cette dérive idéelle s’est éclairée des notions d’anthropophagies, de décolonialités et d’identités littéraires. Les œuvres du corpus désignent un topos non exhaustif. Il redessine les imaginaires littéraires et les réalités de la relation dans la construction transmoderne caribéenne.Nos quelques pistes d’arpentages ont proposé une première hypothèse de réponse, présentée par une conférence perfor(m)ée, lors de la journée d’études, « Construire la caribéanité au prisme de la transmodernité : théories, formes et enjeux », en novembre 2022. La partition-texte et la conférence perfor(m)ée au titre éponyme sont corollaires d’une vidéo expérimentale, Under The Bridge.
From STEM to STEAM
Authors: Asrifan Andi , Aksan Muhammad , Prastyo Hari , Tasni Nurfaida , Burhan Muhammad Iswal , Suparto Windy Puspitasari , Pajarianto Hadi
Published: January 2025

This chapter discusses the shift from STEM to STEAM, which integrates the arts into technical education to stimulate creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. STEM education prioritized technical skills to assure global competitiveness in the 20th century. Interdisciplinary approaches became necessary as global issues like climate change and public health became increasingly complex. STEAM promotes creative problem-solving, empathy, and design thinking through the arts. This chapter discusses how STEAM improves STEM by combining technical expertise with creativity to educate students about real-world problems. It shows STEAM's global adoption and ability to stimulate innovation and solve social issues, preparing a workforce with technical and artistic skills for a fast-changing world.
Pedagogical Approaches in STEAM Education
Authors: Nguyen Anh Quang
Published: January 2025

This chapter explores the pedagogical approaches in STEAM education, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. It highlights the effectiveness of project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, collaborative learning, and technology integration in creating engaging and meaningful educational experiences. Despite the challenges of implementing STEAM pedagogy, such as the need for additional training, resources, and inclusive practices, the chapter underscores the immense benefits for students and society. By adopting best practices, including fostering a STEAM culture, providing ongoing professional development, building community partnerships, and employing diverse assessment methods, educators can ensure that STEAM education reaches its transformative potential. Through these strategies, educators can prepare students for the complexities of the 21st century, equipping them with the skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving world.
Promoting Lifelong Learning Skills Through STEAM
Authors: Ramesh M. R.
Published: January 2025

This chapter explores the promotion of lifelong learning skills through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) education, emphasizing integrative approaches. It highlights the importance of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to prepare learners for a dynamic future. The chapter examines pedagogical strategies, such as project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, that enhance engagement and adaptability. By embedding STEAM principles in education, learners are equipped with the skills necessary for continuous personal and professional growth in an ever-evolving world.
Role of Digital Technology for Advancing STEAM Learning
Authors: Pandey Pranay
Published: January 2025

This chapter explores the pivotal role of digital technology in advancing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education. It begins with an overview of STEAM education and its significance, followed by a discussion on how digital technology intersects with and enhances STEAM learning. The historical context is provided by tracing the evolution of STEAM education and technological advancements. Key digital technologies such as educational software, online platforms, VR/AR, coding, robotics, and data analysis tools are examined for their impact on STEAM learning. Pedagogical approaches supported by these technologies, including blended learning, project-based learning, and gamification, are analyzed. The chapter evaluates the influence of digital technology on learning outcomes, skill development, and accessibility. Future trends, including emerging technologies and adaptation strategies, are discussed alongside ethical considerations.
Exploring the Impact of Metaverse on Education System
Authors: Sharma Aarushi , Singh Hakam , Mishra Nilamadhab , Tripathy Ramamani , Nayak Rudra Kalyan , Rout Saroja Kumar
Published: January 2025

In this review research study, the authors have discussed how Metaverse has converted traditional, boring teaching methods into fun activities that help teach students creativity. In this study, they explain the benefits of Metaverse in the educational field. Some of the advantages include a personalized learning environment and global collaboration opportunities. Besides this, they have discussed Metaverse's background details. Apart from this, in this review research paper, they have also been concerned about the technologies used in Metaverse, like AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), MR (mixed reality), etc., along with emerging technologies like digital twins. In this research, they have also studied Metaverse's challenges (like affordable access, adaptability, security, internet access, etc.) and its framework and surveyed people's opinions about educational Metaverse. This study proves that Metaverse can change the way of teaching and learning if planned and executed properly and carefully.
Integrating STEM Education With Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Pareek Ritu , Pandey Rohit Kumar
Published: January 2025

The research explores the integration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create a dynamic educational framework that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Focusing on the Indian educational context, the study highlights case studies and initiatives, including Curiosity Gym's Innovation Hub and the Atal Tinkering Labs, which illustrate the potential and challenges of this approach. India's traditional education model often emphasizes remote learning, limiting students' creativity and entrepreneurial abilities. By aligning STEAM education with SDGs, the research advocates for experiential, hands-on learning that equips students with real-world skills to tackle socio-economic and environmental challenges. The study also delves into creative scientific cognition, integrating findings from neuroscience and psychology to enhance students' creative potential in STEAM. Despite promising outcomes, cultural and social barriers remain challenges to implementation, requiring further empirical research and adaptation to diverse learning contexts.
Enrolment Trend in STEM in Higher Education Level Among Disadvantaged Group Students in India
Authors: Nandi Ankur , Karmakar Santu , Bala Arabinda , Das Tapash , Halder Tarini
Published: January 2025

This chapter investigates the enrolment trends in science, technology, and engineering (STEM) disciplines at the higher education level among disadvantaged group students in India. It also identifies and analyzes the challenges and barriers faced by students from disadvantaged groups in accessing and persisting in STEM higher education programs in India and formulating actionable suggestions and strategic interventions to enhance the participation and success of disadvantaged students. This research adopts a qualitative and documentary approach. The study results showed that SC and ST male students show higher enrolment rates than their female counterparts in undergraduate engineering and technology programs, while Scheduled Caste female enrolment surpasses Scheduled Caste male enrolment in M.Sc. programs. Other Backward Caste male students consistently enroll more than Other Backward Caste females in both science and engineering disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and disadvantaged group students mainly faced gender-biased, financial problems, and caste and race-based prejudices in accessing and persisting in STEM higher education programs.
STEAM Education for Empowering Halal Industry
Authors: Rahman Md Mahfujur
Published: January 2025

The halal industry is rapidly expanding. Integrating STEAM education into the halal industry presents transformative opportunities. This chapter explores how STEAM education can enhance halal compliance through interdisciplinary learning with practical application. Leveraging scientific principles, technological advancements, engineering solutions, artistic communication, and mathematical precision can ensure rigorous adherence to halal compliance. Thus, the chapter highlights practical applications and discusses challenges and opportunities in integrating STEAM into halal industrial practices. It addresses the importance of halal compliance, current issues, and opportunity. Practical applications illustrate enhancing halal research and fostering educational collaborations. Strategic recommendations focus on developing interdisciplinary curricula, fostering collaboration, and supporting research and development. Future directions include curriculum development for STEAM integration in halal education to enhance halal integrity and promote innovation within the halal industry.
Future Directions and Emerging Trends in EMI for STEAM Education in Malaysia
Authors: Lazim Nurul Asmak Md
Published: January 2025

To prepare future STEM graduates for the rapidly changing landscape in Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and 6.0 and also STEM-based professions of the 21st century, the scope of STEM-based academic programs like engineering and technology education should be expanded to include science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). However, collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking are among the 21st century abilities that are associated with STEAM-based curriculum. Because STEAM gives students the chance to acquire the 4Cs and 21st century skills that are needed for future professions. In this chapter, the author will give a brief overview of the current discussions around this topic, using Malaysia as an example while also relying on global examples. To make STEAM education inclusive and comprehensive, this stage entails strengthening the curriculum, developing new teaching strategies, providing teacher training, and holding conversations with all relevant parties, as well as future directions for the brighter generation.
Boosting Learning Through AI in STEM for Socioeconomic Development in Emerging Economies
Authors: Raygoza L. María E. , Orduño-Osuna Jesús Heriberto , Hernández Gabriel Trujillo , Bonilla G. Diego Ramon , Mercado Abelardo , Murrieta-Rico Fabian N.
Published: January 2025

This chapter explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in STEM education, focusing on its role as a driver of socioeconomic development in emerging economies. By integrating AI with STEM disciplines, educational processes can be optimized, personalized, and made more inclusive, thereby reducing educational gaps and preparing future generations to face global challenges. From a psychological perspective, the chapter examines how AI enhances learning and memory, contributing to deeper cognitive engagement. It also addresses the challenges of AI implementation, including technological, economic, and ethical barriers, highlighting the importance of public policies that promote equitable and sustainable growth, the challenges and opportunities in R&D projects, and how the development of emerging economies requires further exploration of AI's potential to innovate in STEM fields and its broader implications for socioeconomic development.
Mapping and Predicting the Human Conducts Through Internet of Behaviour (IoB)
Authors: Sriprasadh K.
Published: January 2025

Education is an essential part of every human. From childhood onwards there is a transition and change in the character of human behavior in life, and tracking the human behavior is very much challenging. Monitoring of human behavior from childhood onwards will provide insights about the human character. The need for tracking will help to identify the nature, and capability, of the human, strengths and weakness. This can be possible using the technology called the Internet of Behavior. At one end it can be considered as intervening in the privacy of the in another aspect it can be useful to access the futuristic activity of the human. Humans are not going to be monitored with this technique, as it interferes into the privacy. It can be considered for special children, children who require medical support and psychologically disturbed people, who require psychological support. Apart from life science support the IoB ideology can used to read customers' minds, which may support making decisions in business.
Next-Generation Behavioral Analytics
Authors: Dehankar Pooja , Das Susanta
Published: January 2025

IoB signifies a revolutionary growth in the digital age, expanding the potential of IoT by capturing & evaluating human behaviors through digital interactions. ML can offer novel insights that can improve patient outcomes & increase the effectiveness of IoB-based medical & healthcare procedures, which in turn can help with diagnosis, treatment protocols, & clinical decision-making. Emergence of the IoB has created new avenues for influencing and assisting human decision-making. IoB describes how digital data produced by human activity is gathered, analyzed, & used to support decision-making. Our lives could be profoundly impacted by this technology in a number of areas, including healthcare, education, finance, and transportation. This chapter discuss how IoB integrates with Explainable AI methodologies to offer a reliable experience in the process of modifying IoT behavior, which in turn influences user behavior. The IoB idea, essential elements, architecture, auxiliary technologies, applications, and problems are covered in this chapter.
The Impact of the Internet of Behavior on Wearable Technology
Authors: Aggrawal Nitin , Pandey Atul
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the integration of the Internet of Behavior (IoB) with wearable technology and its potential to enhance user engagement and improve health outcomes. IoB allows for the collection and analysis of user behavioral data, offering personalized insights that can significantly influence the efficacy of health-focused wearables such as fitness trackers and smartwatches. The strategic framework developed in this paper presents a pathway for optimizing wearable technology by leveraging IoB to better meet individual health goals and behaviors. Key findings indicate that IoB-driven wearables can positively impact user motivation, adherence to health plans, and long-term health outcomes.
Leveraging Internet of Behavior Analytics to Enhance Retail Stock Trading
Authors: Aggrawal Nitin , Pandey Atul
Published: January 2025

This research explores how the Internet of Behavior (IoB) analytics can revolutionize retail stock trading by optimizing trading strategies and influencing market dynamics. The study proposes a strategic framework that integrates behavioral data with advanced analytics to improve decision-making for retail traders. The key findings indicate that IoB has the potential to increase trading efficiency, reduce market volatility, and enhance user experience. The framework developed provides a blueprint for the application of IoB in retail trading environments, potentially reshaping the future of financial markets.
Managing Ethical and Regulatory Challenges in Insights From IoB Applications
Authors: Gupta Deepak , Agarwal Deepak , Chaudhary Arun Kumar , Singh Warshi , Suryavanshi Ajay , Attwal Kanwal Preet Singh , Kumar Deepak , Shukla Arunima
Published: January 2025

Internet of Behavior (IoB) is a powerful technology that uses human related insight as an data to monitor, evaluate and even alter behavior through connected devices & appended applications. But the rising IoB wave comes with heavy ethical and regulatory hurdles, especially in relation to data privacy, security, informed consent and algorithmic bias. This chapter looks at challenges of navigating these questions, arguing for a rigorous structure in place that helps maintain ethical guidelines of behaviorial data usage. Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and Fitbit health data privacy are real-world case studies offer indications of just how bad things could get with almost zero protections in place that will ensure particular IoB technology is as safe. Global legislations and ethical AI frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA are necessary for any organization to abide by legions of regulations. Chapter concludes with an exploration of stakeholder theory and risk management, as well regulatory measures designed to ensure compliance by companies like part of which it includes consequences
Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Authors: D. S. Sowmya
Published: January 2025

The Internet of Behavior (IoB) leverages data from interconnected devices to analyze, predict, and influence human behavior. While IoB offers numerous benefits across industries like healthcare, urban planning, and marketing, it raises significant ethical concerns regarding data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Regulations such as GDPR and CCPA aim to protect individuals' rights, yet challenges remain in ensuring transparency and security, particularly with IoT devices. Organizations must balance innovation with ethical responsibility to avoid surveillance, manipulation, and exploitation of personal data, prioritizing user autonomy and well-being. Addressing these challenges is essential for the responsible use and future growth of IoB.
The Effect of Opioid-Free Anaesthesia in an Apert Syndrome Child: A Case Series
Authors: Verma Meenakshi , Aggrawal Shipra , Rani Divya , Verma Manish
Published: January 2025

Apert syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited syndrome that presents with craniosynostosis, mid-face hypoplasia, and symmetrical syndactyly of limbs. These patients undergo different types of surgery and are challenging to the anaesthesiologist in terms of a difficult airway, causing difficulty in bag-mask ventilation and an increased incidence of postoperative airway obstruction. Apert syndrome is a congenital anomaly that is associated with a difficult airway, so we avoid opioids to decrease complications like sedation and respiratory depression and use dexmedetomidine to facilitate early postoperative recovery. We report the perioperative management of a case series of six patients with Apert syndrome with opioid-free anaesthesia.
Airway Management in A 9-Month-Old Infant with Congenital Oral Teratoma: A Case Report
Authors: Viana Lais Mendes , Mendonça André dos Santos , De Senna Maria Beatriz Assumpção Mourão Soares , Delgado Marina Ayres
Published: January 2025

Paediatric airway management in children under one year of age with congenital oral tumors poses significant challenges, particularly due to potential airway obstruction and postoperative mucosal oedema. This report details the anaesthetic management for the successful resection of a congenital oral teratoma in a 9-month-old child. Anticipating difficult intubation due to limited oral cavity size and restricted mouth opening, a multidisciplinary plan was implemented. This included the availability of a fibreoptic scope and surgical teams prepared for emergency tracheostomy. The patient was successfully intubated via conventional laryngoscopy under inhalational anaesthesia, intravenous ketamine, and periglottic lidocaine. The case underscores the importance of individualized precautions and a coordinated approach to optimize outcomes.
Tortuous Internal Carotid Artery on Ultrasound: A Cautionary Case of Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Authors: Jayasuriya N. J. A. S. S. , Munasinghe B. M. , Withanage D. D.
Published: January 2025

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Laser excision of benign skin lesions: a comparative analysis of two CO2 laser systems
Authors: Avdulaj Arminda
Published: January 2025

Lasers are common dermatological tools used for both clinical and aesthetic indications. The CO2 laser is the gold standard system used for ablative removal of benign lesions. Due to its high absorption in water and low ablation threshold, it can be used to remove, cut, and coagulate skin tissue. This retrospective analysis compared the 3-month safety and performance of the Alma Hybrid/Hylight 50 and Pixel CO2 Focus laser systems used to remove benign skin lesions in adult patients. Treatment tolerability was rated immediately after the procedure, while clearance and patient satisfaction with treatment outcomes were assessed at the 6-month follow-up visit. Overall, 37 lesions were excised with the Hybrid/Hylight 50 laser, and 41 lesions were excised with the Pixel CO2/Focus laser. In both cohorts, 70% of the lesions removed were intradermal nevi or skin tags, all lesions were nonvascular, and most were located on the face (Hybrid/Hylight: 75.7%; Pixel CO2/Focus: 61.0%). Median lesion size was 7.65 mm and 7.09 mm in the Hybrid/Hylight and Pixel/Focus cohorts, respectively. Complete removal of all lesions was achieved after a single treatment session, regardless of the laser system used. Patients reported very low pain levels and were highly satisfied with the treatment outcomes. Hypopigmentation was reported for two patients in the Hybrid/Hylight cohort and 1 patient in the Pixel cohort; 1 patient in each cohort developed post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. All adverse events resolved within 5-10 months. Our findings indicate that CO2 lasers can safely and effectively remove benign skin lesions of varying sizes and locations on the body.
Comparative study of serum albumin, serum cholestrol and liver enzymes in individuals having senile cataract versus normal individuals
Authors: Sana Zafar , Javed Siddiqui Atika , Ziya Siddiqui
Published: January 2025

Background:

One of the often-seen consequences of the aging process is the development of senile cataracts, a disease that affects one of our most precious gifts, that of sight. Many factors such as aging, changes in blood electrolyte levels, and possibly family history are involved in senile cataract formation. Changes in serum electrolyte levels can induce changes in aqueous electrolyte levels and affect lens metabolism and probably cataract formation.

Aims:

We aimed to measure the level of serum albumin, serum cholesterol, and liver enzymes in senile cataractous lens and normal crystalline lens. To analyze the correlation of serum albumin, serum cholesterol, and liver enzymes with cataractogenesis.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective case–control study was performed on 160 patients who presented to the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, over 2 years (from December 2016 to December 2018), study group comprised of 100 patients and the control group comprised of 60 patients. Statistical Package for Social Sciences software was used for data analysis.

Results:

The two groups were comparable concerning age. There were no significant statistical differences between the groups in terms of age. However, there was a statistically significant difference in intraocular pressure (IOP) and visual acuity (P < 0.05) in IOP and a highly significant difference (P < 0.001) in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA right eye), BCVA (left eye) between the study group and control group, though IOP was within the normal limit in both the groups.

Conclusion:

This study demonstrates that deranged liver enzymes have some role in cataract formation, and are associated with decreased serum albumin levels and it increases the chances of cortical cataract followed by nuclear cataract. Increased serum cholesterol levels are also associated with increased chances of mixed cataracts followed by cortical cataracts.
Coronary artery perforation – A case series
Authors: Agarwal Praveer , Mahajan Swati
Published: January 2025

Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), requiring early recognition and management. With the availability of new and better hardware and the use of new techniques, interventionalists tend to attempt complex lesions, which may increase the risk of this dreadful complication. We present a series of six cases of CAP and their management.
On even K-groups over p-adic Lie extensions of global function fields
Authors: Lim Meng Fai
Published: January 2025

Let p be a fixed prime number, and let F be a global function field with characteristic not equal to p. In this article, we shall study the variation properties of the Sylow p-subgroups of the even K-groups in a p-adic Lie extension of F. When the p-adic Lie extension is assumed to contain the cyclotomic

$\mathbb {Z}_p$

-extension of F, we obtain growth estimate of these groups. We also establish a duality between the direct limit and inverse limit of the even K-groups.
Navigating Sustainable Educational Practices in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Bakar Erda Wati , Amir Ahmad Fahimi , Syed Mohamed Ahmad Thamrini Fadzlin , Juhary Jowati
Published: January 2025

When the pandemic hits, the current higher education landscape was shaken and disrupted. The situation was hastily remedied by resorting to emergency remote teaching and both students and instructors were forced to shift into online environment with minimal or lack of preparation. An important question arises from this unprecedented event; can the pre-pandemic framework of higher education be able to sustain challenges for unforeseen future challenges during the era of BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) like economic downturn, environmental calamities, and political turmoil. To ensure educationalpractices at higher education remain continuous when disrupted, the teaching and learning landscape at higher education need to be transformed by adapting to sustainable educational practices that can thrive during crises. This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review concerning the ways higher education has adapted and adopted sustainable educational practices in the era of BANI post-pandemic. The review processes included five key methodological steps, namely guided by review guidelines, formulation of research questions, systematic searching strategies based on identification, screening, and eligibility on two established databases like Scopus and Google Scholar, followed by quality appraisal, and data extraction and analysis. Five main themes were revealed based on the thematic analysis: (1) Pedagogical shift to online learning; (2) transformative roles of instructors; (3) digital literacy and digital facilities; (4) social inclusivity and socio-emotional well-being in online community and finally (5) resilience and agility.
ANALYSIS OF COST AND TIME VARIANCE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS USING CV AND SV PARAMETERS: A CASE STUDY OF THE JEMBER LUNG HOSPITAL BUILDING
Authors: Widyarso Riza , Witjaksana Budi , Purnama Jaka
Published: January 2025

Cost and time management in construction projects is an important aspect of project management. In this study, the cost and time performance of the Jember Lung Hospital Building construction project is evaluated using Schedule Variance and Cost Variance analysis. The study aims to provide practical and applicable solutions to improve time and cost efficiency without sacrificing project quality. The results show that the project experienced a cumulative delay of 29 calendar days and considerable cost overruns compared to the original budget. In addition, the study focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of CV and SV variance analysis in the context of construction projects in Indonesia. The findings highlight the importance of strengthening risk management, more careful planning, and the application of more advanced project management technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of future projects.
Pendidikan Amar Ma’ruf Nahi Munkar
Authors: Asror Rohimin Al ‘ , Khusnadin Muhammad Hafidz , Zumaro Ahmad , Ahmad Ilma Maulana
Published: January 2025

Education contributes greatly to the progress of a nation and is a mirror of the personality of society. Amar ma'ruf nahi munkar is one of the principles in Islamic teachings which means inviting to goodness and preventing evil. This command applies to all Muslims individually or in groups and is one of the main references in spreading the mission and da'wah of Islam to achieve prosperity. Amar ma'ruf nahi munkar education is important to foster a sense of concern for social conditions. The research method used in this research is qualitative with a normative approach. This article is a library research by searching for data through literature review, which is a series of activities related to the methods used in collecting library data. The literature review is conducted by collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting information contained in literature or written sources relevant to a particular research topic. Amar ma'ruf nahi munkar education has an important contribution to creating social stability. This education is a method to increase public awareness of the importance of good and prevent bad, this education has the potential to reduce criminal acts and deviant behavior.
A Study on The Implementation of Picture Word Inductive Model Teaching Writing
Authors: Mutmainna Andi , Usman Sriati , Budi Budi
Published: January 2025

The study employs a library research design by collecting and analyzing data from previously published sources. It aims to describe the steps in implementing the Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) strategy for teaching writing and to explain its effectiveness in improving students' writing skills. Primary data were obtained from Emily F. Calhoun's book (1999), while secondary data were gathered from six journal articles published between 2017 and 2021 on PWIM's implementation in teaching writing. The study identifies 10 steps in implementing the PWIM strategy: selecting and identifying pictures, creating a picture-word chart, reading and reviewing the chart aloud, reading and classifying words, spelling words, adding words, creating titles, generating sentences and paragraphs, and reviewing sentences and paragraphs. However, variations in these steps were observed in the reviewed studies, with adaptations made to accommodate students’ age, knowledge, and learning environment. All studies reported an improvement in students' ability to write descriptive texts when using PWIM. Its effectiveness is attributed to the use of engaging pictures that stimulate inductive thinking and motivate students to actively participate in the learning process. The study has several implications. Teachers should be creative in selecting pictures as learning media to optimize PWIM's impact. For schools, PWIM can support effective teaching and learning activities. At the student level, the strategy is applicable across educational levels for teaching writing skills. Regarding writing itself, PWIM provides visual stimuli that enhance students’ achievement. In conclusion, the study highlights the significance of PWIM as an effective strategy in teaching writing, offering insights into its potential for improving students' writing skills
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA tentang Gaya pada Gerak Benda melalui Metode Ekperimen pada Siswa Kelas IV SDN Cilandak Barat 01 Pagi
Authors: Monalisa Monalisa , Hadi Muhamad Sofian , Iswan Iswan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to obtain an empirical description of the improvement of student learning outcomes in learning science subject matter to motion of objects through the experimental method in class IV SDN Cilandak Barat 01 Pagi in the 2019/2020 academic year. This study applies Classroom Action Research (Action Research) to the implementation of learning science subject matter to motion of objects through the experimental method in class IV semester 2 students of the 2019/2020 school year SDN Cilandak Barat 01 Pagi. This research was conducted in two cycles, each one meeting cycle. Before the improvement of learning was implemented pre-cycle and the result was 27 students who had not completed it, 87.10%, 4 students were 12.90%. After the improvement was carried out, the results in the first cycle of students who had not completed were 18 students, 58.07% of the children who had completed learning were 13 students at 41.93%, while in the second cycle there were no students who had not completed it by 0% and who had finished learning reached 31 students or 100%. The important finding in this study is that learning science material force on motion of objects through the experimental method in grade IV students can: Increase student activity in learning, increase cooperation to solve a problem, and increase student responsibility for assignments given by the teacher so as to improve the learning achievement of science subject motion through the experimental method in grade IV students.
SOURCES OF ERRORS WHEN CALCULATING MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF COMBAT ACTIONS IN COMPUTER SIMULATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Trutniev S. H.
Published: January 2025

Currently, there are many situations when practically conducting a scientific experiment or recreating this or that situation in order to make an informed decision is impossible or requires significant financial costs. In such cases, computer simulation systems always come to the rescue, which have been used for a long time to make decisions affecting human lives, planning military operations, directions for the development of the types of the Armed Forces and industries, and even the prospects of state formation. But specialists in the relevant fields, based on the results of computer calculations with the representation of numbers in binary floating-point code, do not take into account the peculiarities of the accuracy of calculations in a computer with binary numbers and the influence of binary arithmetic on the results of simulation modeling. As a rule, the mathematical results of computer calculations are considered to be reliable, although they may contain an error that depends on the hardware of the electronic computing machine, namely on the bit rate of the processor bus. This is due to the IEEE 754 technical standard for floating-point arithmetic.
In the article, the authors analyzed the mathematical models used in combat simulation systems and approaches to their solution. The representation of binary floating-point numbers in computer systems of different bit sizes has been detailed, and possible sources of errors when numbers are represented in binary code have been determined, as well as mathematical calculations. This approach allows you to take into account possible error limits at the stage of entering data into computer systems for calculation, as well as directly when performing mathematical calculations in electronic computing systems.