bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Two Truths and a Big Lie: The “Honest” Mendacity of Fascist Rhetoric
Authors: Skinnell Ryan
Published: August 2022

One key to understanding fascist rhetoric is to understand fascists’ relationship to truth. Considerations of truth are central to fascism, and they are central to how fascists use rhetoric. Identifying key distinctions between factual and fascist truth contextualize fascist investments in “honest” mendacity. The distinctions between these two kinds of truth illuminate the grounds of fascist truth—specifically the development of a transhistorical myth, fascism’s reliance on the leadership principle, and the persuasive significance of authenticity in fascist rhetoric. Rhetorical considerations in performances of authenticity, in particular, explain fascists’ efforts to recruit people to their cause—and that suggests entry points for thinking about resisting fascist movements by exposing the appeal(s) of fascist rhetoric.
“A Friend of God and the Poor Wretched Blacks”: Violence, Race, and Redemption in Missionary Narratives of Nile Valley Slavery
Authors: Bland Weston
Published: August 2022

This article explores narratives of slavery written by Christian missionaries in the Nile Valley in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Focusing on works produced by the Italian Comboni mission, American Presbyterians, and the British Church Missionary Society, I approach missionary narratives of Nile Valley slavery as a distinct genre of storytelling shaped by the unique position of the missionary as a narrator and the symbolic utility of slavery as a vehicle for conveying suffering. Reading these sources critically, I argue that the slaves and former slaves that missionaries depicted in their writings served as a discursive canvas for missionaries to situate their activities in a world of suffering and violence. By positioning mission work alongside the material trials of slavery, missionaries lent a temporal urgency to their spiritual projects and justified their relationship with colonial violence.
Motivasi Peningkatan Disiplin Kerja melalui Pemberian Reward pada Guru SDN Kalaki
Authors: Ali Muhammad
Published: August 2022

Disiplin adalah suatu keadaan tertib dimana orang-orang yang tergabung dalam suatu organisasi tunduk pada peraturan-peraturan yang ada dengan senang hati. Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah (PTS) ini dilakukan pada dalam 2 siklus. Subjek penelitiannya adalah guru SDN Kalaki dengan jumlah 21 orang. Setelah pemberian Reward terhadap guru untuk memotivasi guru dalam meningkatkan disiplin kerja, terjadinya peningkatan disiplin guru dengan maksimal. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil pengamatan setiap siklusnya. Siklus 1 jumlah guru yang dinyatakan sudah mentaati disiplin waktu masuk mengajar sebanyak 6 orang guru dengan prosentase 28,57%. Sedangkan pada siklus 2 terjadi peningkatan yang kuat ditandai dengan meningkatnya jumlah guru yang sudah mentaatikan disiplin waktu masuk mengajar di kelas yaitu 18 orang dengan prosentase 85,71%. Setelah melakukan Siklus 1 dan Siklus 2, perbandingan persentase kenaikan jumlah guru yang sudah mentaati disiplin kerja dari kedua siklus sebanyak 57,14%. Indikasi adanya keseriusan para guru dalam mentaati waktu masuk mengajar di kelas, sehingga dapat disimpilkan bahwa pemberian Reward bagi guru dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan waktu masuk jam mengajar di kelas sangat efektif dan perlu di kembangkan.
Pattern of Drug Use in Influenza Self-Medication Efforts in Communities in Bettet Village, Pamekasan Regency
Authors: Zabadi Achmad Fairuz , Kurniasari Septiana
Published: August 2022

Influenza is the most common disease in humans. The average person gets influenza twice a year. To treat influenza, people usually take self-medicationby consuming medicines that are freely purchased at pharmacies or drug stores.This research aims to determine the pattern of drug use in an effort to self-medicate influenza in the community in Bettet Village, Pamekasan Regency. This research is descriptive, using questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents who meet the inclusion criteria. The results of this research were 69% of respondents used modern medicine, most of whom consumed MFB (42.03%), while 31% of the population used traditional medicine, of which 41.93% consumed chopped turmeric, ginger and lemongrass.The public believes that modern medicines circulating in Indonesia have guaranteed availability by the government, are safe, quality and useful and are available in sufficient and affordable quantities and types.
Effectiveness of vitamin D2 compared with vitamin D3 replacement therapy in a primary healthcare setting: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Mohammad Alayed Albarri Esmail , Sameer Alnuaimi Ahmed , Abdelghani Doaa
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide public health concern, which can lead to severe diseases, such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Most studies have compared equimolar unit-to-unit doses of vitamin D2 and D3.

Objectives: The current study aimed to answer the research question: “How effective is vitamin D2 (600,000 U/1.5 ml) compared to vitamin D3 (300,000 U/1 ml) parenteral supplementation for raising serum vitamin D levels in adult patients treated in a primary health care setting?”

Setting: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) runs 28 health centers distributed throughout the State of Qatar and its capital city, Doha. Qatar is on the east coast of the Arabic peninsula, with very hot and sunny summers and a desert climate.

Study design: This was a retrospective observational cohort study.

Method: A total of 15,716 participants were recruited following ethical approval. They were identified by electronic medical records (EMR) describing the clinical encounters of individuals aged 18 to 60-years-old who attended a health center operated by the PHCC during the 3.5-year study period from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. The PHCC EMR system uses SNOMED codes (a systematically organized computer-processable collection of medical terms providing codes, names, synonyms, and definitions implemented for clinical documentation and reporting). Four study groups were created depending on the type of vitamin D injection and the oral form of replacement therapy. The analysis scheme used the serum vitamin D level within the preceding 4 weeks (pretreatment), followed by administration of the treatment dose. The post-treatment serum testing value should have been available within a maximum of 12 weeks. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBMSPSS; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) version 23 software was used for the statistical analysis.

Results: Four treatment options were compared, including a vitamin D2 injection, a vitamin D3 injection, combined use of a vitamin D2 injection + a D2 tablet, and combined use of a vitamin D3 injection + a D2 tablet. All four treatment groups were associated with a statistically significant increase in serum vitamin D within a maximum of 12 weeks of follow-up. The vitamin D2 injection alone was associated with the lowest increase in serum concentration by a mean of 3.2 ng/ml. In contrast, the vitamin D3 injection alone or with a D2 tablet increased serum vitamin D by 6.1 and 5.6 ng/ml, respectively. Using the combination of a vitamin D2 injection and a tablet only added a marginal increase of 2.3 ng/ml in serum vitamin D on top of the 3.2 ng/ml increase attained after administering the D2 injection alone.

Conclusion: Utilizing vitamin D3 in an injectable form is the best choice to restore severe vitamin D deficiency. Furthermore, it was superior to the injectable form of vitamin D2, even though vitamin D2 has double the molar units.
Rezension von: Kießling, Rolf, Jüdische Geschichte in Bayern
Authors: Schönhagen Benigna , Kießling Rolf
Published: August 2022

Rolf Kießling, Jüdische Geschichte in Bayern. Von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart (Studien zur Jüdischen Geschichte und Kultur in Bayern, Bd. 11), hg. von Michael Brenner. München: De Gruyter Oldenbourg 2019. 681 S. ISBN 978-3486811230. € 79,95
Pengembangan Aplikasi Pembelajaran Matematika Digital Interaktif Berbasis HTML 5 Pada Android Dan Windows Untuk Materi Transformasi Geometri Kelas IX
Authors: Andi Seppewali  , Sulistia Rini  , Supardi Muh Said
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine (1) the validity level of an interactive digital mathematics learning application product based on HTML5 on Android and Windows for geometry transformation material for grade IX, (2) student responses and teacher responses after using interactive digital mathematics learning applications, (3) implementation of learning using interactive digital mathematics learning application products, (4) the level of understanding of students' mathematical concepts after using interactive digital mathematics learning applications. This product development research design uses the 4D model, namely Define, Design, Development, Disseminate. The subjects in this study were 60 students of SMP Perguruan Rakyat 3 Jakarta grade 9. The results of the validity test for interactive digital mathematics learning application products through the alpha test on the five validators produced an average value of 4.45 (very valid). Furthermore, in the small group beta test each obtained results of 4.25 (very valid) and 4.73 (very valid). The results of the large group product validity test for student responses and teacher responses after use obtained results of 4.22 (very good), and 4.51 (very good). The results of the implementation of learning using interactive digital mathematics learning applications through the results of observations of the implementation of teacher learning activities and student activities obtained results of 92.53% and 90.80%, respectively. The results test of the students' ability to understand mathematical concepts showed that 81.67% of the students had achieved the minimum completeness criteria (KKM) score with a class average score of 82.
Information sovereignity: materials of scientific discussion
Authors: Gribin N. P. , Kohtyulina I. N. , Sedunov D. I. , Sobolev E. I.
Published: August 2022

The article contains the most significant and interesting materials of the scientific discussion on the problems of information sovereignty and information security in Russia held by the National Research Institute for the Communications Development. The authors identify the main threats and risks to the stability of the Russian Federation in the era of digitalization. Approaches to the definition of the concept of «information sovereignity» are considered, its criteria are defined. Problems of ensuring the information sovereignity of Russia are identified, in particular, relating to Russia’s technological dependence on foreign technologies and equipment, weak security of the Russian information infrastructure. During the discussion, recommendations were developed: 1) significantly increase the financing of the Russian high-tech industry, support Russian research in the field of computer technology in order to reduce dependence on foreign products to a minimum and increase the security of critical infrastructure facilities; 2) to continue the development of a special direction in the sphere of cybersecurity in the Russian Armed Forces, increase military potential in the sphere of digital technologies; 3) to pursue an active information policy aimed at combating false messages; 4) to monitor the dissemination of illegal information in social networks; 5) to begin the implementation of state policy in the field of public education on information security, rules for safe interaction with digital technologies; 6) to strengthen control over illegal activities on the Internet.
Political systems of partially recognized states: the problem of assessing stability
Authors: Lasariya A. O.
Published: August 2022

The article discusses the possibilities and limits of assessing the stability of political systems in partially recognized states. The author explores the features, properties and characteristics of the central phenomena – «political system», «stability», «stability», «partially recognized states». Considerable attention is focused on establishing differences and similarities between the concepts of «stability» and «sustainability». The relevance of the study is determined by the need to establish links between the state of political systems, partially recognized by the state from external and internal political processes and relations.

The methodological basis of the study is: general scientific and systemic methods; structural-functional and comparative political methods; content analysis of historical and legal documents. The chosen methodological base is determined by two factors: the first is modern trends, patterns and processes of progressive development of domestic and foreign political science; the second is the author’s position of the researcher.

The results of the study indicate the possible validity of assessing the stability of the political systems of partially recognized states, considering the peculiarities of their political culture. While, as external factors that determine individual, but essential elements of the political system of partially recognized states, they indicate the characteristic instability of the political systems of the studied polities.
The pandemic factor in the rivalry between E. Macron and M. Le Pen in the Presidential Elections in France in 2022
Authors: Khakhalkina E. V. , Kotovich K. A.
Published: August 2022

The ongoing French president E. Macron and the leader of the right-wing leader of the right-wing National Union Party M. Le Pen are the main candidates for the upcoming French presidential election in 2022, especially in the case of a second round of voting. The purpose of this article is to estimate the influence of pandemic factor in the rivalry between the two candidates and a possible turnout of the upcoming election. The article focuses especially on two aspects of the two politicians’ rivalry: Macron’s controversial actions against the pandemic, which have had a negative impact on his rating and Le Pen’s attempts to use the pandemic to broaden her electorate and increase her chances for the election.

To achieve the goals, statistical methods, work with sociological surveys, as well as a comparative analysis of the views of two politicians on specific issues were used. It was concluded that some of E. Macron’s decisions to combat the pandemic did have a negative, but not decisive impact on his rating. M. Le Pen, on the contrary, having adapted some of the most important points of her program during the coronavirus period, did not offer qualitatively new ideas to combat the pandemic, and experts continue to determine her as a right-wing populist politician with contradictory statements. It attracts new followers, however, if M. Le Pen enters the second round against E. Macron, the scenario of the 2017 elections is likely to repeat.
Assessing the health-related quality of life in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Koirala Prakash Kumar , Mani Saalai Kavin , Khandelwal Bidita , Rizal Subarna , Rai Kirati Nayuma
Published: August 2022

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects structural and functional domains of the lung with great impact with additively involving and presenting the extra-pulmonary effects which in turn, have an impact on the overall well-being of the affected subjects. Aims: The present study was conducted to assess the health-related quality of life in subjects with COPD. Methods: The present cross-sectional study included 102 subjects with COPD from both genders and ages of more than 45 years where disease severity was assessed using the GOLD system. PFT was done following the guidelines by the ATS and ERS task force standardized lung function testing, whereas, the quality of life was assessed using SGRQ concerning its COPD-specific version. Total scores of SGRQ were compared for different parameters including COPD grades, gender, and age. The collected data were subjected to statistical evaluation.  Results: p-values for impact component scores were 0.06, <0.001, and <0.001 for COPD grades 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Activity component scores had respective p-values of 0.342, 0.09, and <0.001 for COPD Grades 2, 3, and 4. For symptom component scores, the p-values for COPD grades 2, 3, and 4 were 0.03, <0.001, and <0.001.
Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of rosuvastatin and bisoprolol fumarate in bulk and formulations
Authors: Patil Ravindra B. , Deshmukh Swapnil B.
Published: August 2022

A simple, accurate and precise RP-HPLC method was developed for simultaneous estimation of Rosuvastatin and Bisoprolol fumarate in bulk and in formulation. Separation was achieved using and C18 column and  Methanol: Phosphate buffer (pH 3.5) at a ratio of 45:55% V/V, flow rate was maintained at 1.0 ml. min and 245 nm was used as determination wavelength. System suitability parameters shows values within specified limits. Developed method was validated as per ICH guidelines and all the parameters were found to be with in the specified limits as per regulatory guidelines. Linearity was found to be 4-20 and 8-40 mcg/ml for Rosuvastatin and Bisoprolol fumarate respectively. Results of accuracy was found to be with in 98-102% which shows accuracy of the developed method.
IoT-TPMS
Authors: Logeshwaran J , Malik Javid Ahmad , Adhikari Nirmal , Joshi Sidharth Srikant , Bishnoi Pooja
Published: August 2022

In general, the number of diseases is increasing in the current era. There is also a growing fear among the patients about the nature of the growing number of new diseases and their consequences. Thus the patients are interested in getting treatment from healthcares for minor physical problems. But factors such as lack of space in healthcares and lack of time for doctors make patients uncomfortable. Sometimes doctors recommend that patients come to the healthcare only for emergency treatment. In this paper, a triangular method is proposed which takes into account the needs of the patients, calculates the time management of the doctors and analyzes the facilities available in the healthcares. Designed with the help of medical IoT devices, efficient sensors fitted to patients' bodies monitor their physical condition. Furthermore based on this sensor information the doctor can provide the patient with the necessary instructions from where they were. These sensors send information directly to the healthcare when further emergency treatment is needed. Thus healthcares can make the necessary arrangements to provide the necessary treatments to the patient immediately.
Molecular docking for rationalizing the use of linkers in polymer drug conjugates design for pegylated anti-inflammatory drug delivery
Authors: Verma Vinay Sagar , Mishra Aditya , Badwaik Hemant Ramchandra , Alexander Amit , Ajazuddin Ajazuddin
Published: August 2022

A smart linker is a crucial element throughout the creation of polymer-drug conjugates. It binds different portions or subunits altogether and may be freed by a suitable trigger, resulting in localized drug distribution and enhanced bioavailability. PEG (Polyethylene Glycol) linkers can be synthesized chemically by specifically adding functionalized groups with chemical reactivity at certain structural ends of PEG. Because they may integrate a diverse range of groups, PEG linkers are frequently utilized in molecular biology experiments due to increased water solubility, excellent biocompatibility, and non-immunogenicity. In present work, we have included various linkers which are incorporated in design of PDC’s (polymer drug conjugates) of pegylated NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) through PEGylation. The main focus was to investigate the pharmacodynamic changes brought about by these linker’s conjugated to model drug Ibuprofen (IB1-IB7). The tools used for the analysis are Argus Lab 4.0 for molecular docking and pkCMS as ADMET prediction tool. The outcome of this work was, establishment of a method for choosing suitable linker for designing PDC’s for various NSAIDs and other bioactive agents.
Una propuesta para la mejora de las competencias de los estudiantes del Grado de Historia y los TFGs en el Espacio Europeo de la Educación Superior
Authors: Fernández-Parada Mercedes , Ravina-Ripoll Rafael , Gutiérrez-Montoya Guillermo Antonio
Published: August 2022

Este artículo da a conocer la actividad diseñada para que el alumnado del Grado de Historia mejore sus competencias para la realización de los Trabajos de Fin de Grado (TFG). Se estructura en cuatro apartados. El primer apartado, la introducción, define los objetivos que se persiguen. El segundo presenta la normativa referida a los TFGs. El tercero explica por qué hemos elegido la Biblioteca Digital Hispánica para que los alumnos-as realicen la tarea. En el cuarto exponemos en qué consiste la actividad, analizamos cómo se ha puesto en práctica con los estudiantes de dicha titulación de la Universidad de Málaga y los resultados de la misma. Finaliza con las conclusiones más relevantes, cabe destacar que la actividad ha resultado útil para la mejora de las competencias de alumnado.
Buburuzele (Insecta: Coccinellidae) din Republica Moldova
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Busmachiu Galina , Bacal Svetlana ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Burduja Daniela ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Calestru Livia ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Belova Victoria ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova
Published: August 2022

Lucrarea include descrierea speciilor de buburuze din ordinul Coleoptera din fauna Republicii Moldova, aliniindu-se țărilor europene, care au conștientizat pericolul pierderii biodiversității și au elaborat materiale științifico-didactice cu scopul popularizării cunoștințelor existente în domeniul entomologiei și protecției speciilor de insecte folositoare. În premieră, pentru Republica Moldova sunt descrise 48 de specii de buburuze, care fac parte din 28 de genuri și 7 triburi, întâlnite în păduri, parcuri, grădini și agrocenoze, printre care sunt și specii foarte rare, de dimensiuni mici, puțin studiate, motiv pentru care această broșură poate fi utilizată ca ghid pentru cunoașterea diversității buburuzelor, distribuției lor, aspectelor biologice, ecologice și importanței lor practice. Acest grup de insecte extrem de util pentru toate tipurile de habitate, reglează numărul unor dăunători fitofagi și contribuie la sporirea economiei naționale. Broșura este adresată unui cerc larg de cititori, entomologi, biologi, ecologi, profesori din cadrul instituțiilor de învățământ universitar și preuniversitar, studenților, elevilor, tuturor pasionaților de natură, insecte și cercetare.
Ecologia rozătoarelor mici
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Munteanu Andrei , Savin Anatolie ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Sitnic Veaceslav ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Larion Alina ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Nistreanu Victoria ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova
Published: August 2022

Monografia cuprinde rezultatele cercetărilor pe parcursul a 40 ani ale ecologiei rozătoarelor mici din ecosistemele naturale și antropizate ale Republicii Moldova. Sunt reflectate probleme fundamentale de ecologie populațională, comportament, dinamică, elucidate diversitatea și structura comunităților de rozătoare mici în diverse tipuri de ecosisteme, particularitățile de adaptare, influența factorilor biotici și abiotici, s-a evidențiat importanța rozătoarelor în relațiile biocenotice ale lumii vii, rolul lor în funcționarea ecosistemelor. Cartea este destinată zoologilor, ecologilor, specialiștilor în domeniul protecției mediului și amatorilor de natură.
Ihtiofauna Republicii Moldova: amenințări, tendințe și recomandări de reabilitare
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Bulat Dumitru
Published: August 2022

Monografia include rezultatele cercetărilor ihtiofaunistice multianuale în principalele ecosistemele acvatice naturale ale Republicii Moldova. Este reflectată diversitatea taxonomică în aspect succesional, starea structural-funcțională a ihtiocenozelor, amenințările majore existente, tendințele de restructurare și recomandările științifico-practice de reabilitare. Un subiect aparte la care s-a atras o atenție deosebită este fenomenul bioinvaziilor piscicole.
PENGEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS INKUIRI QUR'ANI
Authors: Darwis Hude  , Akhmad Shunhaji  , Mansur
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine inquiry-based learning in the Qur'an, as well as its implications in the development of learning. Inquiry-based learning is one of the student-centered learning strategies influenced by the constructivism philosophy, which aims to produce competency standards for graduates who are able to think critically, creatively, communicatively, and collaboratively, as a form of life skills that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

In general, inquiry-based learning cues can be found in the Qur'an in inquisitive verses that begin with adawât al-istifhâm, either in the form of harf al-istifhâm (particle of interrogation) or in the form of ism al-istifhâm (interrogative noun). And in particular, it can be found in a series of verses of the Qur'an in Surah al-Thur/52: 29-43. which explains the invitation to think by combining empiricism and rationalism, or the scientific method. This invitation is addressed to the Meccan polytheists who accuse (hypothesize) the Prophet Muhammad as a shaman, madman, poet, author of the Qur'an.

Inquiry-based learning cues can also be found in a series of verses in Surah al-Anbiya'/21: 51-67, which tells about the method used by the prophet Ibrahim a.s in teaching monotheism to his people. As well as in the series of verses of the Qur'an in Surah al-An'am/6: 75-79, which describes the investigation of the prophet Ibrahim a.s into the nature of God
PENGANTAR STUDI PENDIDIKAN BERBASIS AL QUR’AN : MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Zain Sarnoto Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Manajemen merupakan salah satu bidang ilmu pengetahuan yang telah berkembang dan diterapkan dalam berbagai tatanan organisasi, baik pemerintah, perusahaan, sosial, maupun pendidikan. Dengan penerapan ilmu manajemen tersebut, maka organisasi maupun lembaga dapat mencapai tujuan-tujuannya secara efektif dan efisien, serta menghasilkan produktivitas yang tinggi. Kendatipun ilmu manajemen itu berasal dari barat, dan telah berkembang ke seluruh dunia, namun sesungguhnya melalui Al- Qur‟an, Islam telah meletakkan dasar-dasar manajemen, dari mulai kehidupan personal, social sampai pada memanaj kehidupan secara lebih luas. Akan tetapi, dikarenakan ada sebagian umat Islam yang tidak lagi mau menggali kandungan Al- Qur‟an sebagaimana pada zaman Islam klasik, maka pada saat ini ilmu pengetahuan, peradaban, termasuk ahli-ahli manajemen lebih banyak lahir dari dunia barat Manajemen Pendidikan merupakan suatu proses kerjasama yang sistematik, sistemik dan komprehensif dalam rangka mewujudkan tujuan pendidikan. Selain itu Manajemen pendidikan juga dapat diartikan sebagai segala sesuatu yang berkenan dengan pengelolaan proses pendidikan untuk mencapai tujuan yang telah ditetapkan Manajemen baik tujuan jangka pendek , menengah dan jangka panjang. Manajemen atau pengelolaan merupakan komponen integral dan tidak dapat dipisahkan dari proses pendidikan secara keseluruhan
Virtual Laboratory as A Learning Tool for Anatomy and Physiology Course
Authors: Sarmiento B.G. , Distor A.A. , Guevara J.L.T , Narvaez D.E. , Rebong R.S.A , Umayan R.M.B
Published: August 2022

The world is continuously suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Online learning was implemented by the Philippine government which brought a serious problem in teaching science courses that requires conducting experiments in a laboratory facility. Thirty-six (36) Laguna University Science major students under the Bachelor of Secondary Education Program were selected as respondents in this study. The students' scores in the pre-test and post-test on plant and animal physiology were analyzed. The purpose of the Quasi-experimental research design was to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, Virtual Laboratory, as a learning tool for Anatomy and Physiology Course. Laboratory worksheets and modules were used to test the level of proficiency of the respondents in the pre-intervention stage. To alleviate the difficulty, a virtual laboratory in Anatomy and Physiology course was designed by the researchers. This laboratory was utilized by the respondents before answering the post-test worksheets. An Independent T-test was utilized to determine if there is a significant difference in the test scores before and after the intervention. A survey tool was used to gather data on students' perception on the effectiveness of the virtual laboratory. Based on the results, the virtual laboratory was an effective learning tool that improved students' academic performance in the Anatomy and Physiology course. Results showed that it reduced the time needed to understand the concepts within a topic and helped enhance the quality of the learning process. Therefore, this tool maybe adopted in other experimental-based science subjects.
Cisplatin Induced Ischemic Stroke in Germ cell tumour
Authors: Khan Manzoor , Naeem Iqra , Azhar Musa , Ahmed Umair , Jhatial Mussadique
Published: August 2022

Germ cell tumors are common among young males with excellent outcomes even in advanced stages. Despite a superb curability rate, treatment-related side effects and complications affect the quality of life. We report a case where Cisplatin-based chemotherapy, the backbone for germ cell tumors treatment, led to ischemic insult. The purpose is to highlight the importance of keeping the incidence of ischemic events following cisplatin-based chemotherapy in differentials for effective management.
Antioxidant, anticholinesterase and neurotrophic potentials of indigenous medicinal herbs of Bangladesh
Authors: Afrin Tania , Haque Md , Mohibbullah Md , Hossain Md , Mortuza Md , Islam A , Dash Raju , Uddin Md , Moon Il , Hannan Md
Published: August 2022

In Ayurvedic system of medicine, a variety of medicinal herbs are being prescribed for brain disorders, including mental dysfunction, indifference, and memory impairment. Neuropharmacological mechanisms of these herbs are poorly understood. A total of nineteen indigenous medicinal herbs of Bangladesh were investigated for their neuropharmacological potentials, including antioxidant, anticholinesterase, and neurotrophic activities. The antioxidant activity of plant ethanolic extracts was determined based on their DPPH free radical scavenging capacity. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity was determined by the colorimetric assay based on Ellman’s method. The neurotrophic activity of plant extracts was measured based on their capacity to promote neurite outgrowth in a primary culture of hippocampal neurons. Of the herbs, Camellia sinensis, Terminalia chebula, Cinnamomum tamala, Terminalia bellirica, Phyllanthus emblica, and Curcuma longa exhibited remarkable antioxidant activity with IC50 values of <100 µg/mL. The highest anticholinesterase activity was shown by C. longa (IC50 9.37 µg/mL) followed by C. sinensis (IC50 86.01 µg/mL) and C. tamala (IC50 86.37 µg/mL). Notably, C. tamala showed the highest neurotrophic activity (an increase in the length of primary neurites by 82% compared to control), whereas C. sinensis and C. longa showed moderate activities. The neurotrophic activity of C. tamala was reported for the first time. The present findings indicate that these indigenous herbs, particularly C. tamala, C. sinensis, and C. longa possess a remarkable neuropharmacological potential and suggest that these neuroactive herbs could be used in disease-modifying therapies for brain disorders.
Correlation of oxidative stress and metabolic risk factors in apparently healthy adults
Authors: Pal Alok , Patel Amar , Gupta Vandana , Gupta Vani , Verma Nar
Published: August 2022

Background: Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia, all are the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS). Various studies have shown that each risk factor is associated with increased inflammation. hsCRP is a non-specific, sensitive inflammatory marker that is raised in various inflammatory conditions. Similarly, glutathione is an antioxidant which binds with ROS produced during inflammation and reduces damage caused by ROS.

Aims and Objectives: This study has been planned to find the correlation between oxidative stress and metabolic risk factors in apparently healthy adults.

Materials and Methods: We recruited apparently healthy adults (n = 120) and measured waist circumference, blood pressure, lipid profile, Fasting blood sugar, serum GSH, and hsCRP in all the subjects. Seventy-seven subjects were found to have at least one or more metabolic risk factors (Group A) according to NCEP ATP III criteria with waist circumference >90 cm for male and >80 cm for female and 43 were without any metabolic risk factors (Group B). Thereafter, we compared the serum levels of hsCRP and serum GSH with persons having one or more risk factors for MS.

Results: In this study, we observed that subjects with metabolic risk factors were having more oxidative stress indicated by increased hsCRP (4783.1 ± 2060.21) and low serum GSH (3.17 ± 0.81) in comparison to controls (1640.5 ± 547.47 and 4.79 ± 0.77, respectively). This increase in hsCRP and decrease in GSH in case group was statistically significant. We also found the higher basal hsCRP levels in control group as per AHA/CDC study.

Conclusion: We observed in this study that Indians without any risk factors for MS have relatively higher CRP levels and are at intermediate risk for cardiovascular disease. It was also observed that as the number of metabolic risk factors increases, the levels of hsCRP increases, and serum GSH decreases. This indicates that more risk factors are associated with higher oxidative stress.
A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding Swachh bharath in NTR Nagar at Nellore
Authors: S Mrs
Published: August 2022

Obesity is a growing global health concern, with a rapid increase being observed in morbid obesity. Obesity is strongly associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The present study attempted to assess the correlation between BMI and hypertension. Aim: To find the correlation between BMI and hypertension. Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design with total of 156 samples were included in this study. Samples were selected by using convenience sampling technique. The study was conducted in Non Coastal areas of Nellore. Results: Out of 156 samples, with regard to the category of the blood pressure 33(21.15%) had stage-I hypertension, 7(4.48%) had stage-II hypertension, 7(4.48%) had stage-III hypertension, 25(16.02%) had grade-I hypertension and 8(5.12%) had grade-II isolated systolic hypertension, known hypertensive cases are 62(39.74%), newly diagnosed cases are 56(35.89%). With regard to BMI, among 156 samples 19(12.17%) were overweight and 19(12.17%) were obese. The correlation coefficient value is 0.82 which states that there is a positive correlation between BMI and hypertension. Conclusion: The results showed that a positive correlation between BMI and Hypertension.
A study to assess the prevalence of major health problems among elderly at selected old age home with a view to develop information booklet on management of major health problems.
Authors: Kumari Mrs
Published: August 2022

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Abstract: Title of the Topic: A study to assess the prevalence of major health problems among elderly at selected old age home with a view to develop information booklet on management of major health problems. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of major health problems among elderly. To test the association between the prevalence of major health problems among elderly with their selected background variables. Methodology: A descriptive study was adopted for the present study. A sample of 47 elderly was selected using non probability convenient sampling technique. A structured checklist was used to collect the data and the collected data was analyzed and interpreted based on the descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The overall mean prevalence rate of some major health problems is as follows: cardiovascular disease (48.14%), diabetes mellitus (50%), asthma (39%), vision problems (43.4%), hearing loss (34%), osteoarthritis and osteoporosis (72.34%), dementia (46.78%). High prevalence was found in osteoporosis 34 (72.34%), and diabetes mellitus 18 (38.29%). Moderate prevalence was found in vision problems 21 (44.6%), cardio vascular problems 26 (55.32%), where as low prevalence was found in hearing loss 31 (65.95%), dementia 18 (38.29%) and asthma 21 (44.68%). A significant association was found between the prevalence of diabetes mellitus with age. The obtained chi square value was 9.610 which was highly significant at p<0.05. Conclusion: The study attempted to assess the prevalence of major health problems among elderly and found that osteoarthritis and osteoporosis 34 (72.34%) and diabetes mellitus 18 (38.29%) are highly prevalent among elderly. There was a significant association found between diabetes mellitus with their age.
CROP YIELD PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS
Authors:   Narayana Engineering College, Gudur, Rao N.Kesava
Published: August 2022

This task predicts the yield of practically a wide range of harvests that are planted in India. This content makes novel by the utilization of basic boundaries like State, locale, season, region and the client can anticipate the yield of the harvest where year the person needs to. The paper utilizes different Machine learning models procedures like Random backwoods, Decision tree, KNN, SVM, and Navie Bayes supporting calculations to anticipate the yield and uses the idea for improving the calculations to give a superior forecast. Index Terms – crop yield prediction, machine learning, random forest.
AUTOMATED SOLAR GRASS CUTTER
Authors:   Narayana Engineering college gudur, Andhra Pradesh ,India, Ravindra D
Published: August 2022

In today’s world, presently diesel operated devices are commonly used for cutting the grass overthe lawn. Because of this causes pollution and requires labour. The old grass cutters need to be replaced by automated one where system will work for guidance using battery as a power source called “Automated Solar Grass Cutter”. Solar grass cutter very useful device and simple in construction. It is used to maintain and upkeep lawns in gardens, schools, colleges etc. A solar panel will be attached on the top of the robot which will charge the battery. This project aims at building a prototype of robot which is able to cut the grass in lawn. Keywords: Wireless Technology, Battery, DC Motor,Solar Panels.
ECHO FRIENDLY ROAD CLEANING
Authors:   Narayana Engineering college, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, K Sekharh
Published: August 2022

Cleaning is the main basic need for all human beings and it is necessary for daily routine process conventional road and floor cleaning machine is widely used in many cases such as example road railway ,station airport, hospital ,bus stand etc. In our project we are aimed to use easily of level material with low cost and it is easy to use and control. It is better alternate option for Conventional machining It is manually operated “ Eco friendly road cleaning machine "and it can work very efficiently with respect to area ,time and cost if road cleaning process compare with machineries. KeyWords: Scrubber, roller brush, spur gear, adjuster, dust collector etc.….
Hierarchical Access Control in Cloud Computing
Authors: Wakude Sudhir , Reddy Vivekanand
Published: August 2022

Access control is an essential security component of cloud computing, and hierarchical access management is of particular interest because different access privileges are granted in practice. As a solution to versatile and fine-grained hierarchical access control in cloud computing, this paper also presents a hierarchical key assignment scheme based on linear geometry. The encryption key of each class in the hierarchy is connected with a private vector and a public vector in our scheme, and the inner product of an ancestor class's private vector as well as the public variable of its decedent’s class could be used to deduce the encryption method of that descendant class. The proposed scheme is among the direct access strategies on hierarchical access control, which also means so each class at a higher level can straight derive this same encryption key of its decedent’s class without and need to iterate. In furthermore to this basic hierarchy key derivation, we propose a dynamic key management mechanism to handle possible changes in the hierarchy efficiently. Under the assumption of pseudo - random number functions, our scheme requires only light computations over a finite field by providing strong key in-distinguishability. Furthermore, the simulation demonstrates that our scheme maximises the trade-off among computation consumption as well as storage space.
Do CFO Statuses Influence Corporate Liquidity Decisions?-Evidence From China
Authors:   Central South University, liu ziquan
Published: August 2022

Based on the unique cultural environment in China and from the unique perspective of the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in corporate senior management, we systematically examine and analyze the impact of CFO status on corporate liquidity decisions. Using the data of A-share listed companies in the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2019 and empirical analysis, we find that the CFO status is a key to corporate governance, especially liquidity decisions. Our results show that CFO status influences the cash holding level while positively influencing the financial leverage. Our study helps improve corporate governance structure and the decision-making process.
EFL Teachers’ Perceptions and Beliefs About a Professional Development Programme at an English Language Institute at a Saudi Arabian University
Authors: Alhoussawi Hussain
Published: August 2022

This research study, based on qualitative research design, reports on the findings from native and non-native university English language teachers’ perceptions and beliefs with regards to a professional development programme they attended in their teaching context where they work at an English language institute (ELI) that is part of a Saudi university. The sample consisted of five male English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers who were involved in teaching intensive EFL courses at a Preparatory Year Programme (PYP). In this study, semi-structured interviews were utilized as the data collection method. Analysis of the data revealed that all teachers had a wide understanding of some essential issues related to professional development. Most of these teachers supported adopting the obligation policy of teacher involvement in the professional development programme. On the other hand, several participants voiced few concerns towards the available activities that are marked by being irresponsive to their needs, inadequate for the teaching context and unhelpful for them to reflect on their teaching practice. Also, the data highlighted the absence of the teachers’ role in the implemented professional development programme. The findings, however, indicated that the participants found the group discussion useful and enriching to their learning experiences. Furthermore, the data findings pinpointed that the teachers provided some useful suggestions for future improvement in the study context. Their suggestions tackled the trainer’s competence, needs analysis and the involvement of teachers in setting the agenda of their professional development programs.
The Development of a Management System for The National Sports Development Fund in Thailand
Authors: Ployduangrat Jaruwan
Published: August 2022

The purposes of the current study were to develop a management system for the national sports development fund in Thailand and 2) to evaluate the developed fund management system. The participants were 15 experts in system development. They were selected by the purposive sampling method. The participants had more than 10 years of programming and system development. The instrument included a management system for the national sports development fund in Thailand and a system evaluation form. The data were analyzed using percentages, mean scores, and standard deviation. The results of the study indicate that the developed management system for national sports development in Thailand has 3 main functions including e-documents, e-tracking, and e-payment. It was also found that the system shows good qualities in terms of functional requirements, functions, usability, and security. The results of the study could be implicated in the design of a technology-based research management system in terms of technology and components employed in the design of the system.
The Rosenbaum Psalter-Hours
Authors:   Research Centre for European Philological Tradition, Orosz Adrienn
Published: August 2022

Edition and digital reconstruction, through the WayBack Recovery Method, of the so-called Rosenbaum Psalter-Hours
Certificado de Posgrado en Planificación del Desarrollo Local, Ordenamiento Territorial y Gestión del Riesgo: Estudio Longitudinal KAP
Authors: Sarmiento Juan Pablo , Sarmiento Catalina
Published: August 2022

Este estudio evalúa la retención de conocimientos de los egresados de la quinta cohorte del Certificado en 'Planificación del desarrollo local, ordenamiento territorial y gestión del riesgo de desastres' (PDLOTGR), postgrado implementado en Latinoamérica durante el 2020 y 2021. Este es el segundo estudio sobre rendimiento académico del Certificado. El primero se centró en la evaluación de las cuatro primeras cohortes 2016-2020. Este estudio longitudinal se basa en una evaluación previa y una posterior a la capacitación. El diseño incluye una adaptación del método de Conocimiento, Actitud y Práctica (KAP), una encuesta, la aplicación del índice KAP, y el empleo de la prueba Wilcoxon para evaluar la diferencia entre las dos evaluaciones. Los resultados confirman que el mayor valor obtenido en el KAP posterior a la capacitación para los subíndices de conocimiento y práctica, así como para el índice compuesto KAP es estadísticamente significativo. Estos resultados indican un impacto positivo y duradero (6-14 meses) del PLDOTGR que coloca a sus egresados en una mejor posición para desempeñarse en temas complejos vinculados a la seguridad del territorio. El estudio reafirma la utilidad del método KAP para evaluar el nivel percibido de conocimiento, actitud y práctica de un grupo de profesionales capacitados.
Geoamenazas Hidro-Geomorfológicas en subcuencas de los Andes Costeros de Chile Semiárido
Authors: Soto María Victoria , Arriagada Joselyn , Cabello Misael , Molina Martina , Maerker Michael
Published: August 2022

Se analiza la dinámica geomorfológica de cuencas y subcuenca de la Región de Coquimbo, Chile, para establecer las condiciones que generan los eventos de 'flashflood' de verano-otoño, asociado a eventos de precipitaciones extremas. Se consideran los eventos ENSO como antecedentes previos de precipitaciones extremas, de invierno. El trabajo realizado se sustenta en la geomorfología de las laderas, de las formas de depositación y de erosión, dinámica de lechos y canales, como formas heredadas desde el Mioceno y Pleistoceno con una condición dinámica actual, más su vinculación implícita al Antropoceno. Se realizó trabajo de fotointerpretación y modelación de proxies dinámicos de escurrimiento en las subcuencas. Los resultados fueron levantados y contrastados en terreno. Como resultados se estableció que en la cuenca Santa Gracia, se presenta dos secciones, denominadas como knickpoints (Knp 1 y 2), que marcan diferencias dinámicas. La subcuenca, del mismo nombre, drena hacia el curso principal en Knp1. A partir de este umbral geomorfodinámico y estructural, se establecen las áreas con amenazas de inundación, siendo identificada en el lecho del Holoceno, la localidad de Lambert, que histórica y recurrentemente es afectada por estos eventos hidrogeomorfológicos y potencialmente en el futuro, también.