bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effects of TikTok Application on the Improvement of EFL Students’ English-Speaking Skills
Authors: Hongsa Narueta , Wathawatthana Pattharaporn , Yonwilad Wannatida
Published: July 2023

Technology development and the COVID-19 pandemic altered teaching and learning processes. TikTok, a social media platform that integrates short videos, became a medium of instruction to help students master communication skills, in particular listening and speaking skills. This study, using mixed-methods research, investigated the effects of using the TikTok application on EFL students’ speaking skills and the students’ perceptions toward the use of the TikTok application to improve their speaking skills. Speaking tests and questionnaires were administered to 60 students enrolled in a public speaking class. Additionally, 13 students volunteered to take part in semi-structured interviews. The results showed that TikTok was effective in improving EFL students’ English-speaking skills. Moreover, students had positive perceptions towards the TikTok application. Most students agreed that utilizing TikTok is enjoyable and promotes creativity, and provides new opportunities to learn English. TikTok should be integrated into language learning contexts to make the classroom environment more engaging and promote students’ language proficiency.
Exploring the Effects of Concept Mapping on Undergraduate Students’ EFL Reading Comprehension in China
Authors: Ta Na , Razali Abu Bakar , Razali Fazilah
Published: July 2023

Reading is a fundamental life-long learning tool to achieve personal and professional success, and it has been attached with great importance in China. However, despite the significance of reading comprehension, EFL undergraduate students in China face challenges when reading in English language. It is essential for both teachers and researchers to explore effective teaching techniques to teach reading. In this regard, concept mapping can serve as a specific form of teaching and learning technique for reading instruction. The present study employed a quasi-experiment to investigate the effects of concept mapping on the EFL reading comprehension of undergraduate students in China. The study spanned 32 instructional sessions, and the effects on knowledge retention were measured two weeks after the experiment. The participants included 135 second-year undergraduate students from three intact EFL classes at a university in China. The findings revealed that the use of concept mapping technique was effective in improving students’ reading comprehension. Moreover, the combined use of concept mapping with conventional method was more effective than fully using concept mapping in promoting students’ reading comprehension and knowledge retention. The study gives pedagogical and policy implications for teachers, syllabus designers, curriculum developers, and other stakeholders.
Maintaining Joy in Orthopaedic Practice
Authors: Deutsch Allen , Johnson Anthony , Sargent Catherine , Gregory Krista , Ring David
Published: July 2023

Orthopaedic surgeons may, at times, derive less enjoyment from their work. Limited engagement can arise, on the one hand, from limited autonomy, burdens of care, and reduced reimbursement. On the other hand, surgeons may enjoy their work less if they feel less able to help people. For instance, people with pressing medical, mental, and social health opportunities may place inordinate hope on what an orthopaedic surgeon can do to improve their lives. Pressure to provide tests and treatment with more potential for harm than benefit can, at times, contribute to a sense of futility and emotional exhaustion. There may, at times, be small and large pressures that can induce surgeons to compromise respect for evidence and lapse in adherence to ethical principles, placing them at risk for moral injury. These aspects of orthopaedic practice seem important given the association between limited joy in practice and self-harm, abandoning medical practice, and errors and patient harm. There are things to consider when working on joy in practice, including recognizing and naming the unsavory parts of practice; making improvement in the area for creativity, innovation, and personal growth; and developing strategies to limit and alleviate stress.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary on the Treatment of Clavicle Fractures
Authors: Wright Melissa , Della Rocca Gregory J.
Published: July 2023

Treatment of Clavicle Fractures Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies examining the diagnosis and treatment of clavicle fractures. This guideline contains four recommendations and 10 options to assist orthopaedic surgeons and any other qualified healthcare professionals with determining the treatment of isolated clavicle fractures based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource for healthcare professionals and developers of practice guidelines and recommendations. In addition to providing pragmatic practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights gaps in the literature and informs areas for future research and quality measure development. This guideline has been endorsed by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists.
FEASIBILITY OF PREFABRICATED BUILDING STRUCTURES IN BHUTAN
Authors: Thapa Bobi Maya , Pasang Sangey
Published: July 2023

Studies and research on the arena of prefabrication have prodigiously reported faster project delivery, improved quality and safer working conditions. More prominently, reduction in waste materials at project sites without any implications to environmental aspects has been a major breakthrough. Prefabricated building structures have been progressively recognized as a substitute to the conventional methods of construction at a rapid rate, however, there is a knowledge vacuum and inadequate data on the adoption of prefabrication in Bhutan. Hence, in the current study, the feasibility of Prefabricated Buildings in Bhutan with a case study was carried out. The study focused on the benefits, constraints and way forward of prefabrication works in Bhutan through field survey and questionnaire survey. In addition, economic, environmental assessments and insulation performance were carried on a Pre-Engineered building with prefabricated materials and subsequently compared to a conventional building. From the study, the major benefit found to be ease of construction whereas the constraints pertaining to the design and planning phase of the project were deemed to be the major constraint. In particular for prefabricated construction, the cost was found to be 24.18% higher but the duration of the project can be reduced by 25-31% and the environmental impact was found to be 20.81% less than for the conventional building. Therefore, adopting prefabricated construction will depend on the requirements of a particular project, the availability of funds and environmental standards to be followed. However, the use and acceptance of prefabrication in the construction industry can be improved by better advocacy and public awareness.
Ժամանակակից հայերենի` խնդրառությամբ երկարժույթ չեզոք սեռի բայերը
Authors: Գրքիկյան Լալա
Published: July 2023

Двухвалентные непереходные глаголы подразумевают и требуют после себя два косвенных дополнения. Сочетание с последними осуществляется тремя способами. В первом случае оба дополнения сочетаются с одним и тем же глаголом посредством прямого (беспредложного) управления. Во втором случае дополнение, выраженное падежной формой, сочетается с одним и тем же глаголом посредством прямого управления, а другое дополнение – посредством опосредованного (предложного) управления, так как оно выражено предложной конструкцией. А в третьем случае оба типа дополнений сочетаются с глаголом посредством опосредованного управления. Двухвалентные непереходные глаголы, принимающие косвенное дополнение, встречаются реже, чем одновалентные. Сочетание непереходного глагола и косвенного дополнения осуществляется посредством сильного или слабого управления. Глаголы, выражающие мнение, отношение, иногда подразумевают и требуют после себя три типа дополнений, что, однако, не характерно для современного армянского языка․
Bivalent intransitive verbs suggest and require two types of indirect objects. Bivalent intransitive verbs collocate with the latter in three ways. In the first case, objects are collocated with the same verb by means of direct (non-prepositional) government. In the second case, the object expressed by a declensional form is collocated with the same verb by means of direct government, while the other object is collocated by means of indirect (prepositional) government, since it is expressed by a prepositional construction. And in the third case, both types of objects are collocated with the verb by means of indirect government. Bivalent intransitive verbs that take indirect object are less common than univalent ones. The intransitive verb is collocated with indirect object by means of strong or weak government. Verbs expressing an opinion or an attitude sometimes suggest and require three objects, which, however, is not typical for Modern Armenian.
Հովսեփ Աբովյանցն ու նրա ջրաշինարարական գործունեությունը
Authors: Սարատիկյան Անի
Published: July 2023

В XIX–XX вв. на территории Армении велись активные гидростроительные работы. Важной частью этого процесса была территория нынешнего Тавушского марза. Образованные специалисты, одним из которых был Овсеп Абовянц, внесли большой вклад в строительство водохранилищ, родников и оросительных систем на территории области. О подробностях этих строительных работ и текущих затратах узнаем из рукописного дневника Абовянца. Из содержания дневника видно, что у него была высокая репутация в регионе, особенно из-за собственного строительного стиля. Другие документы, хранящиeся в семейном архиве Абовянов, также обогащают имеющиеся у нас сведения о событиях, происходивших в регионе.
In the XIX-XX centuries, active water construction works were carried out on the territory of Armenia. An important part of this process was the territory of the current Tavush marz. Educated specialists, one of whom was Hovsep Abovyants, made a great contribution to the construction of reservoirs, springs and irrigation systems in the region. We are informed about the details of this construction works and current costs from his handwritten diary. From the contents of the diary, it is clear that he had a high reputation in the region, especially because of his own building style. Other documents kept in the Abovyan family archive also enrich the information we have about the events taken place in the region.
ARNOLD CHIARI-II MALFORMATION : A RARE CASE REPORT WITH PRENATAL SONOGRAPHIC FINDINGS.
Authors: Kudaravalli Ramya , Chilakala Harish
Published: July 2023

Arnold chiari II malformation is a congenital CNS abnormality characterised by downward displacement of posterior fossa structures into spinal canal. This malformation is a causative factor of death in neonates and infants. A thorough understanding of the direct and indirect sonographic findings is necessary for the diagnosis of chiari II malformation in developing fetus.
ACUTE FLACCID PARALYSIS PRESENTING AS RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS IN A CHILD: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Agrawal KunalRajKumar , Yashwant SVS , Nagaraj G , shireesha k
Published: July 2023

This is case of a 4 year 6 months old male child presented asAcute Flaccid Paralysiswith symptoms of hypokalaemia and paralysis which was initially mistaken for the Guillain-Barre syndrome, however it was later diagnosed as Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
Effect of In-Office Bleaching Agents on Three Different Esthetic Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Mostafa Hisham , Othman Fadel , Abouelseoud Hanan , Abouelmagd Dalia , Naga Abeer
Published: July 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two hydrogen peroxide concentrations, commonly used in In-Office bleaching, on the surface roughness and color change of different esthetic restorative materials.
Materials and Methods: Sixty disc samples (10 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness) of the different restorative materials used were constructed following the manufacturers’ instructions. Samples were classified into three main groups (n=20) according to the type of restorative material: Group1: Microhybrid composite Filtek P90 Silorane, Group 2: IPS emax Press and Group 3: Vitadur Alpha porcelain. Each of the three groups was divided into two subgroups (n=10) (a and b) according to the type of bleaching agent used (Opalesence Xtra Boost 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP) and Zoom 2 25% HP respectively). Samples of subgroups were further divided into two equal divisions (n=5) according to the type of test performed (Roughness testing and Color assessment). Each sample was assessed for surface roughness and color change before bleaching so that each sample served as its own control. Surface roughness was examined using Environmental scanning electronic microscope (ESEM). Color measurements were made with spectrophotometer using CIELAB color scale. One sample from each subgroup was examined to confirm their crystalline phase before and after bleaching using X-Ray Diffraction. Results were statistically analyzed.
Results: Significant differences in Ra values were observed between the unbleached and bleached samples, as well as between subgroups treated with Opalesence Xtra Boost and those treated with Zoom 2. The two bleaching agents had statistically significant effect on the color of restorative materials (P<0.05). Moreover, the color change was found to be significantly higher for the restorative materials treated with Opalesence Xtra Boost compared to Zoom 2, regarding their mean ΔE values.
Conclusion: Highly concentrated in-office bleaching systems adversely affected the surface roughness and color of Filtek P90 Silorane, IPS e-max Press and Vitadur Alpha porcelain.
Polyphenols as bioactive food components in relation to autism spectrum disorders: An overview of the literature
Authors: Alahmadi Bassam
Published: July 2023

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) known as a set of behavioral and neurocognitive problems that are identified by challenges in difficulties interacting and communicating with others, as well as heightened repetitive and/or restrictive behaviors. Elevated immune reaction and enhancements in pro-inflammatory cytokines have been discovered in the brains of those who have ASD. A recent article associated autism with abnormalities in mitochondrial respiratory control. Based on various studies, mitochondrial dysfunction is caused by oxidative stress, inadequate nutrition, insufficiency of vitamins, compromised immune system, contact with harmful environmental substances, and modified calcium signaling. Polyphenols found in our diet are active compounds that have the potential to prevent and treat various chronic illnesses including, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental problems. This is mainly due to their ability to regulate crucial pathways that cause inflammation and oxidation in the body. The application of polyphenols may result in a reduction of neuroinflammation, facilitating an improvement in the manifestations of ASD. This review focused on the preclinical and clinical studies that documented the beneficial impacts of diet related for the modulation of ASD.
Liza Gashi’S emphasis on ethics within the Kosovogovernment
Authors:   University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, Schnell Jim
Published: July 2023

This article describes ethical dimensions within the work of Ms. Liza Gashi, Deputy Minister of the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora. This includes a specific focus on nation branding and issues having to do with diaspora diplomacy. The Public Relations Society of America’s Public Relations Code of Ethics and Baker and David (1) T.A.R.E.S. framework are two examples of such ethical aspects. It emphasizes being truthful, authentic, respectful, equitable, and socially responsible. Her functioning within the larger context of the foundations for the Republic of Kosovo and its 2008 declaration of independence is described. The content analysis methodology corresponds with the clarity of results.
Comparative evaluation of stress distribution of zirconia, cobalt chromium, and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) framework material on an atrophic maxilla in all-on-six implant treatment concepts: A three-dimensional finite element analysis
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, India, Antony Neethu Elizabeth , S Padmaja ,   Department of Anatomy, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, India, Dayalan Malathi ,   Department of Anatomy, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, India
Published: July 2023

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the effect of prosthetic framework material on the stress distribution patterns of the all-on-six implant support system under vertical and oblique loading. Materials and methods: The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of the maxilla were converted to a stereo lithography file. HyperMesh software system was accustomed to convert three-dimensional pictures into numerical models. Geometric models of short implant and zirconia, cobalt chromium, and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) framework material were created using SOLID EDGE software and were then inserted in the bone model. A total of six models were constructed with three different types of framework materials with four implants in the anterior maxilla region and two distal short implants and mini-abutments. The prosthetic frameworks were made with 14 teeth (central incisors to the second molar bilaterally). The models were transferred through the solid works simulation program for finite element analysis and stress distribution investigation. An oblique load of 150 N with 30 inclination in the linguo-buccal direction and vertical loads parallel to the long axis of the tooth with 100 N magnitude were applied unilaterally on the posterior teeth of each framework. Results: Principal and Von misses stress in the PEEK framework were least when compared to stresses in the zirconia and cobalt chromium framework on vertical loading and oblique loading. Conclusion: PEEK as a framework material had the least stress for the all-on-six implant treatment concepts on vertical and oblique forces than zirconia and cobalt chromium framework.
An update on early childhood caries: A review
Authors:   Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Royal Dental College, Palakkad, Kerala, India, Thribhuvanan Lakshmi , Saravanakumar M. S. ,   Royal Dental College, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Published: July 2023

Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the rapidly progressing dental carious lesions found to be affecting innumerable children worldwide in an endemic manner. Bacterial plaque retention, inadequate oral hygiene, and increased frequency of sugar consumption are considered the primary risk factors causing this lesion. Recent studies have shown that ECC has an undeniable influence on a child’s growth and development, resulting in early loss of deciduous dentition, insufficient space for erupting succedaneous teeth, poorly developed speech, and mastication, which can finally affect the child’s growth physically and psychologically. Hence, it is highly essential that these carious lesions have to be maintained and prevented in a therapeutically systematic manner, which can benefit the child. This study presents a review that enhances an update on ECC and details the various contributing factors and adds up the recent treatment and risk assessment strategies in ascertaining the carious lesions before its advancement.
Molecular technique for gender identification: A boon in forensic odontology
Authors:   DHR-MRU, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India, Pandey Rahul , Singh Shruti ,   Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India, Dwivedi Ruby ,   DHR-MRU, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India, Anthony Ekta ,   DHR-MRU, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India, Mehrotra Divya ,   Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India, Chandra Shaleen ,   Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India
Published: July 2023

Identification of an individual is essential both for legal and humanitarian purposes. Gender identification is an essential criterion required to establish the identity of an individual. The use of molecular techniques in forensic odontology is an emerging field that widens the avenue even in challenging cases of identification. Gender determination using molecular techniques in forensic odontology shows prodigious outcomes and hence befits a frontier in forensic odontology. Identification of an individual in mass disaster and crime investigation cases in the current scenario is an arduous but highly desirable task. Thorough knowledge of forensic genetics is essential and is the need of the hour. Recent advancements in molecular techniques for DNA typing useful in gender determination are both economical and time-saving. These advancements will bring justice to people and large benefits to the society. An exhaustive internet-based literature search was carried out in PubMed and Google Scholar databases using terms ‘gender identification’ OR ‘individual identification’ AND ‘DNA fingerprinting’. The search yielded 1,848 articles. Inclusion criteria included relevance to the context determined by reading the abstract and availability of the full text. A total of 169 articles were selected. After reading the full texts, only articles pertaining to the oral cavity along with relevant articles from the references of the selected articles were considered. A total of 90 articles were considered in the final review. The current article aims to comprehensively review the gender determination molecular techniques useful in forensic odontology. It emphasizes the various sources, techniques, profiling systems, and genes employed for gender identification from the oral cavity.
A study on corrosion behavior of SS316L and Ti-6Al-4V dental implant materials
Authors:   Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, VTU, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Anil Kumar T , Ramesha C M ,   Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, VTU, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Sharanraj V ,   2Sri Jayachamarajendra Government Polytechnic, Department of Mechanical Engineering (W&SM), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Tejas K ,   Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, VTU, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Published: July 2023

This study represents the work carried out on the study of corrosion behavior of SS316L and Ti-6Al-4V that are used as implants in dental applications. This work was carried out to determine the corrosion performance and corrosion resistance of implant materials in physiological conditions of the human body. The results were evaluated through precision measurement of parameters, namely, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and open circuit potential (OCP). The corrosion test was carried out in a three-electrode cell system for a time duration of 3 h at 37◦C in Hanks’ balanced salt solution that was used as the corrosion testing media. The results showed that the corrosion potential (Ecorr) is increasing and reached a maximum value of 0.147 and 0.108 for SS316L and Ti-6Al-4V, respectively. Hence, the study revealed that SS316L exhibits better corrosion properties than Ti-6Al-4V to overcome problems encountered with vanadium.
Triphala in endodontics: A review
Authors:   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Madha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India, Sebastian Shalini Maria , Christabel S. Linda ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Madha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India, Claribel S. Merrylda ,   Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India, Mukundan P.E. ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Madha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India
Published: July 2023

Triphala is an ancient Ayurvedic medicine with numerous advantages. It is an Ayurvedic blend of three different ayurvedic herbs. As a result, the composite material’s efficiency will be greater than that of its elements. Shaping and cleaning are important aspects of successful endodontic treatment. A variety of chemicals are used to irrigate the root canals and kill the microorganisms that cause root canal infection. These compounds have their own set of drawbacks. As a result, ayurvedic medications are increasingly being employed in endodontics to offset the disadvantages of traditional chemicals. The effectiveness of triphala in endodontic applications is examined in this review.
COVID-19 targets lower medulla oblongata via vagus nerve
Authors:   Department of Neuroscience, Richmond Gabriel University College of Medicine, St Vincent and Grenadines, West Indies, Datta Atindra Nath
Published: July 2023

COVID-19 virus selects the vagus nerve to kill a person by slowing and stopping the heart, lungs, or larynx. The virus catches vagus nerve terminals at submucous plexus in the intestine, bronchi, and larynx. Colchicine can be a drug to stop retrograde transmission of infection.
Historical background and clinical implications of silver diamine fluoride in dentistry: A narrative review
Authors:   All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, Kumar Neeraj , Kumari Richa ,   Ex-Tutor, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi, India
Published: July 2023

Dental caries is a chronic, irreversible disease affecting preschool children worldwide. As the frequency of dental caries has steadily declined over the past few years, children from low socioeconomic backgrounds still have higher rates of dental caries, and still have a higher prevalence in developing countries. Though the role of fluoride in dental caries prevention has been scientifically proven, the antimicrobial effect of silver compounds to treat various infections has been postulated. However, 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution is currently used to arrest dental caries, and as an antihypersensitivity agent. The SDF solution is available in dark, amber-colored bottles and is simple, non-invasive, and easy to use by trained dentists or specialists. Although it has the disadvantage of causing black discoloration and an unpleasant metallic taste after application, studies in the literature show that it can help prevent dental caries, hypersensitivity, root caries, and remineralization. This article explains in depth the SDF: its historical background, clinical application, and efficacy in different fields of dentistry.
Analysis on Financing Channels of Real Estate Enterprises in China: Greenland Holdings and Vanke
Authors: Lyu Sheng
Published: July 2023

After a long period of prosperity, the real estate market in China is over the hill. With real estate corporations’ constant profits falling, banks take strong actions to keep the quality of bank loans. At the same time, the government implements policies regarding deleverage in the real estate industry, e.g., 3 Red Lines Policy. Consequently, it is crucial for real estate enterprises to reform their liabilities structure by adopting a variety of financing channels. Greenland and Vanke are leading enterprises in the Chinese real estate sector and are both listed in China. This paper intends to explore the status quo of current real estate financing channels through comparison of financing channels employed by these two giants. Based on the annual financial statements of 2020 and 2021, both Greenland and Vanke adopt traditional financing channels, that is, bank loan, bond, and equity, in which bank loan accounts for the largest proportion. However, the new financing scheme, REITs, which can relieve high asset-liability ratio is skipped over. Accordingly, this study took a look into possible reasons of choices made by these two enterprises. These results offer some suggestions in regard of the future development of financing channels for the real estate industry.
Review on the influence of enterprise network power on innovation performance
Authors: Ran Dandan
Published: July 2023

With the advent of economic globalization and knowledge economy with information technology as the core, innovation has increasingly become one of the important sources of building the core competitiveness of enterprises.In the network environment, enterprises are actively or passively embedded in various complex networks, and no enterprise can have a complete sense of technological innovation activities independent of cooperation. As long as there is information exchange and knowledge flow, network power will be derived.Power is the foundation of network governance, and rational allocation of network power has become one of the effective means to improve the innovation performance of network organizations.This paper first defines the relevant concepts of enterprise network power and innovation performance, and then reviews the impact of enterprise network power on innovation performance from four aspects: the relationship between the two, network power allocation, different network power classifications, and different research perspectives. Then, based on existing research results, it discusses and looks forward to future research directions.
İş Güvenliği Uzmanlığı Mesleğinin Ortaya Çıkışı ve Gelişimi: Gelişmiş Ülkelerde ve Türkiye’de İş Güvenliği Uzmanı
Authors: KARANFİL İlknur
Published: July 2023

Bu makalede iş güvenliği uzmanlığı mesleğinin hangi koşullar altında ortaya çıktığı ve günümüze kadarki gelişimi incelenmektedir. Bu meslek, sanayileşme sürecinde doğan ihtiyaçlarla birlikte gelişmiş ve günümüzdeki halini almıştır. İlk olarak sanayileşmiş ülkelerde ortaya çıkan mesleğin hangi düzenlemelerle etkin hale getirildiği ortaya konulmuştur. Mesleki özerkliğin önem taşıdığı bu mesleğin çalışanların güvenliği açısından değer taşıdığı bilinmektedir. Dolayısıyla mesleğin nasıl olgunlaştığı ve hangi aşamalardan geçtiği önem taşımaktadır.
Makalede farklı ülkelerde bu sürecin nasıl farklı geliştiği gösterilmek istenmiştir. Bu noktada, İngiltere, ABD ve İspanya örnekleri üzerinde durulmuştur. İngiltere ve ABD’de uzmanların kendi mesleki çabaları ve örgütlenmeleri ile gelişen bu meslek, Avrupa ülkelerinde hükümet düzenlemeleri ile şekillenmiş ve AB genelinde standart hale getirilmiştir. Mesleğin stratejik öneminin vurgulandığı bu düzenlemelerde uzmanların rol ve işlevleri belirlenmiştir. Makale hangi evrelerden geçerek ve ne tip düzenlemelerle mesleğin bugünkü halini aldığını göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır. Ardından Türkiye’de 2012 yılında kabul edilen İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kanunu ile birlikte önemli bir meslek haline gelen iş güvenliği uzmanlığının gelişimi aktarılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, mesleğin Türkiye’deki düzenlemelerle şekillenen gelişimi ile diğer ülkelerdeki mevcut durumu birbiriyle kıyaslanarak değerlendirilmiştir.
Understanding the Roles of Art and Design Technology in Art Therapy
Authors: Chau Ruth , Ho Amic
Published: July 2023

The use of art and design technology in art therapy plays an important role in helping individuals express their inner emotions and thoughts. Art therapy is a sort of psychotherapy in which people use art to explore their emotions and ideas, process challenging situations, and enhance their mental and physical health. Art and design technology can be used to facilitate the therapeutic process and help individuals express themselves uniquely and creatively. In addition, art and design technology can provide an opportunity for individuals to learn new skills and obtain a feeling of accomplishment. For example, an individual may use technology to create an animation or web design, which can provide a sense of accomplishment and can help them to feel more confident. Overall, the use of art and design technology in art therapy can provide individuals with an opportunity to express themselves creatively and explore their feelings in a unique and meaningful way. This can help individuals to process difficult emotions and gain a sense of accomplishment, leading to improved mental and physical health.
Design Model for Children's Communication Problem in Healthcare based on Systems
Authors: Peng Cheng , Teng Siyun
Published: July 2023

The seven years cooperation project between College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University and Shanghai Children's Medical Center, to create a children's medical franchise brand and related application services. Base on Richard Buchanan’s theory, this paper researches the Systems from the perspective of intersection of communication and design. We attempted to develop a new design model of an communication system for children patients, the parents and the doctors. Therefore, We summarize the problem of communicating information in medical care as a systemic problem. How the complexity of problems in information communication can be solved orderly and harmoniously so that a better experience can be served for children patients will be the subject of this paper.
Dikkat Mekanizmalarının Düşük Aydınlıklı Görüntü İyileştirme Üzerindeki Etkileri
Authors: ONAT Mine , ÇİFTÇİ Serdar
Published: July 2023

Düşük aydınlıklı görüntü iyileştirme problemi bilgisayarlı görü alanında yaygın olarak çalışılmış olsa da hala renk sapmaları konusu tam olarak çözülebilmiş değildir. Bu çalışmada düşük aydınlıklı görüntü iyileştirmede başarılı sonuçlar sergileyen SSIENet mimarisi üzerinde farklı dikkat mekanizmalarının kullanılmasıyla renk sapmalarının önlenmesinin etkileri incelendi. Deneyler için etkili kanal, uzamsal ve kanal sıkma ve uyarma, kanal dikkat, koordinat dikkat, sıkma ve uyarma ve darboğaz dikkat mekanizmaları kullanıldı. Deneylerde dikkat mekanizma kullanılarak düşük aydınlıklı görüntü iyileştirmeyle PSNR ve SSIM değerlerinin önemli şekilde arttığı fark edildi. Özellikle sıkma ve uyarma dikkat mekanizmasının düşük aydınlıklı görüntü iyileştirmede kullanıldığında PSNR değeri 19.1574’ten 20.5135’e, SSIM değeri ise 0.7108’den 0.7657’e yükseldiği bulundu.
Compact Branch Line Coupler with Rectangular Defected Ground Structure (DGS) for 6G
Authors: Pritwani Palak
Published: July 2023

This Article presents a Compact Branch Line Coupler operating at 95 GHz using FR4 substrate εr = 3.4 for Radar Applications with Rectangular Defected ground structure at the Ground Layer using ADS tool .The Designed Coupler exhibits , The Return Loss (S11), Insertion Loss (S21), Coupling Factor (S31), Isolation Value (S14) . The proposed DGS design confers size reduction because of the shift of the operating frequency to higher values. Key Words: Defected Ground Structure, Compact Branch Line Coupler
Prediction of Kidney Stones Using Machine Learning
Authors: B B Dr. SHANKARAGOWDA
Published: July 2023

Kidney stones are a prevalent disease all over the world, resulting in many of us being rushed to the hospital in excruciating pain. Calculus illness is diagnosed using a variety of imaging modalities. For the interpretation and thorough diagnosis of the photos, specialists are required. Computer-aided diagnosis systems are practical ways that can be utilized as supplemental tools to aid clinicians in their diagnosis. During this project, the deep learning (DL) technique was used to propose an automatic diagnosis of kidney stones using coronal X-ray (CT) pictures, which has made a great advances in the field of AI. Keywords: Kidney stone, medical image, Deep learning, Computed tomography
Loan Default Prediction Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: H G NAGASHREE
Published: July 2023

Loan businessis one ofthe major income sources for bank. Loan default problem is a major issue for loan business. Loans, specifically whether borrowers repay the loan or default on it, have a significant impact on a bank's profitability. By anticipating loan defaulters, the bank is able to reduce its non-performing assets. Three primary predictive analytics techniques—I Data Collection, II Data Cleaning, and III Performance Assessment—are used to research the prediction of loan defaulters. Experimental investigations reveal that when it comes to loan forecasting, the KNN model performs better than the Decision tree model. Key Words: Machine learning, Loan prediction, Banking, Decision tree, KNN.
GRAPH NEURAL NETWORKS FOR LINK PREDICTION IN DYNAMIC KNOWLEDGE GRAPHS
Authors: Yerramsetti Meghana
Published: July 2023

Dynamic knowledge graphs, which capture evolving relationships among entities over time, are becoming increasingly important in various domains such as social networks, recommendation systems, finance domain and biomedical research. This research paper investigates the effectiveness of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for link prediction in dynamic knowledge graphs. By leveraging the temporal dynamics of the graph, we propose novel GNN architectures and evaluate their performance against state-of- the-art methods on real-world datasets. The results demonstrate the capability of GNNs to effectively capture evolving relationships and make accurate predictions in dynamic knowledge graphs, providing valuable insights for applications in various domains. Keywords—Graph Neural Networks,Temporal Dynamics,Deep learning,DeepLearning,Link Prediction
HR Analytics – Importance and Challenges
Authors: Pandya Devang
Published: July 2023

Businesses are growing rapidly in this gig economy. Businesses produce a tonne of data about their clients, rivals, suppliers, employees, etc. This data aids businesses in reaching new heights when handled appropriately and judiciously to get business insights. In recent decades, human resources have grown to be a significant asset and are now treated as a crucial corporate partner. Analytics may help HR professionals connect expertise to data and direct the company towards the right course of action. This conceptual research paper examines the benefits of the developing field of HR analytics and the challenges of the HR decision-making process that is driven by data.
Wireless Communication Between Multi-FPGAs
Authors: D B Suhas
Published: July 2023

PHY Layer implementation of the IEEE 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi standard using Software-Defined Radio (SDR) architecture. It addresses the challenge of implementing Wi-Fi on SDR platforms, which has been difficult due to the strict timing requirements of Wi-Fi protocols such as the Short Inter-Frame Space (SIFS) and the need for low-latency communication between the radio front-end and the processing unit. This architecture enables the implementation of the PHY (Physical layer) and low-level MAC (Media Access Control) functionalities in the FPGA, ensuring low latency and precise timing control. Key Words:
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF HYDRO TURBINES USING CFD
Authors: Pankaj Mr
Published: July 2023

The aim of the present work is to carry out the free surface flow in a Pelton turbine bucket. Steady state numerical simulation has been done for the single bucket, for this the fixed configuration of Pelton turbine bucket is considered. The dimensions of the bucket are to be varied for the same conditions of discharge, head, and inclination of bucket to the jet. The numerical analysis is performed with the FLUENT code. The results provided by the analysis are compared for two profiles of Pelton buckets. The flow patterns in the buckets are analyzed from the results. An analysis of the losses due to the edge and the cutout of the bucket is also done. These results give the details as per expectation of steady flow calculations through the optimization process of the design of Pelton turbines.
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soil by Catharanthus roseus
Authors: Khan Talad
Published: July 2023

Heavy metals are contaminated that poses great environmental burden as they are hazardous to human, animal, plant health and the environment at large. In this study, Catharanthus roseus herbaceous ornamental plant was used for the phytoremediation of lead, nickel, zinc and chromium. Sample of soil was collected and analyzed for certain pollutants Pb, Ni, Zn and Cr. Also evidence of accumulation of these metals in the various plant parts studied was established using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). From the results, it was clear that the root of Catharanthus roseus were found to contain higher concentration of Pb, Ni, and Cr than the stem. After 60 days of experiment, the concentration of heavy metals in soil sample in decreasing order was found to be as Pb>Cr>Zn>Ni respectively where as the accumulation of heavy metals in plant parts include Pb>Cr>Zn>Ni. Finally, this study shows that the plant species was good accumulator of these heavy metals. Keywords: Heavy metals, contaminated soil, Accumulation, Catharanthus roseus
Video Compression By Eliminating Irrelevant Frames
Authors: Kowale Kadambari Ramesh
Published: July 2023

Regarding the security of the ATM systems situated at various locations throughout the world, constant monitoring via surveillance at the ATM machine is required. Even though ATMs are equipped with manual protection, several theft events have made headlines over the past few decades. Since continuous surveillance provides an alternative to manual security, it is not feasible for the banks to do so at every one of these ATMs. With so much data generated by the monitoring system inside and outside the ATM, it becomes expensive for the banks to manage in terms of memory. As a result, the goal of this job is to reduce the number of frames in the video that was collected by removing all of the pointless frames. The technique employs transfer learning on a Mask RCNN Network to identify frames containing people before removing any such frames. Mask RCNN network, which is typically trained on the COCO dataset, will be used to detect humans in the so-called relevant frames and subsequently to filter out the frames with no humans. The pertinent frames are after that turned into video and kept in the backup. The plan decreases the amount of storage needed for continuous monitoring. Keywords- Region-Based Convolutional Neural Network (RCNN), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Closed Circuit Television(CCTV), Discrete cosine transform (DCT), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Deep Learning techniques, area classification,
Efficient Storage-reducing System in Blockchain System: A Review
Authors: Lobo Sheethal
Published: July 2023

Exponential growth in blockchain size has become a key factor It hinders the decentralization of blockchain and its potential for implementation in big data applications S(large amounts of data). A detailed discussion regarding the various techniques of block storage in the cloud along with their advantages and disadvantages is presented in this paper. Finally, the paper suggests some reasonable approaches to achieve better results. Keywords - Blockchain, Cloud computing, Segment blockchain, efficient storage.
Leke Örtülmelerinin Ötegezegen Geçiş Ortası Zaman Ölçümlerine Etkisi
Authors: SOLMAZ Arif , BASTURK Ozgur , AKYÜZ Aysun
Published: July 2023

Geçiş yapan ötegezegenlere ait parametreleri hassas bir şekilde belirleyebilmek için geçiş ışık eğrilerinde görülebilecek zaman değişimlerini tespit etmek oldukça önemlidir. Geçiş ve örtülme ortası zamanları, kenar kararması, yıldız aktivitesi ya da yıldızın basıklığı gibi ışık eğrisi morfolojisini etkileyen nedenlerle ya da sisteme ilave nesneler, yörünge presesyonu, açısal momentum değişimi gibi nedenlerle saniye, dakika veya saat mertebesinde, çoğunlukla çevrimsel şekilde değişebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada manyetik aktivite gösteren barınak yıldızlarda gözlenen yüzey lekelerinin gezegen tarafından örtülmesinin geçiş ortası zamanlarındaki değişime etkileri incelenmektedir.
Sets of Bone Plates with “Plexys” Ornaments from Early Nomad Burials of the 3rd Century BC in the Southern Urals
Authors:   Institute of Ethnological Studies named after R. G. Kuzeev, Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Fedorov Vitaliy
Published: July 2023

Sets of bone plates covered with braided ornaments (plexys) which were found in Bishungarovo and Zhaiyik-1 Burial Mounds in Southern Sub Urals belong to Greek-type caskets. Similar caskets were often found in Scythian burials of the Northern Black Sea region. But here the “plexys” ornaments are more widely spread than anywhere else in the early nomadic environment — in the decoration of weapons, vessels made of precious metals, on bone combs and details of spindles. In the décor of a Greek-made casket, a similar ornament was found only once — in the Chirikrabat Culture Balandi-1 in the lower reaches of the Syr Darya. Probably similar caskets came here from the state of Seleucids or Greco-Bactria in the end of the 4th—3rd century BC. Nomads of the Southern Sub Urals spent winters in the oases of the lower Syr Darya and took a few of such caskets north in the area of their summer nomadic camps where they were buried in their burials.
From the Ontology of Modern Archaeological Science (About Parallel Discourses and the Threshold of Mutual Understanding between East and West)
Authors:   Odessa Archaeological Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Bruyako Igor
Published: July 2023

The article outlines some aspects of the development of archaeological knowledge in the interaction, or rather in the absence of creative interaction between representatives of eastern, post-Soviet archaeology and their colleagues from Western and Central Europe and North America. In the scientific dialogue, there are clearly unhealthy tendencies that have nothing to do with science, which seriously interfere with the synergy of the cognition process. The author sees two such trends. The first is the involvement of archaeological knowledge in the illumination, or even the solution of the problems of modernity of a political and ideological nature. At the forefront of this quasi-scientific trend, there are representatives of countries experiencing various kinds of historical complexes and trying to overcome them in this way. The second is the reluctance of Western specialists to thoroughly study literature in Russian, and even more so in the national languages of the former Soviet republics. This rejection is based on a deep, ingrained confidence in the absolute superiority of the cognitive and analytical abilities of representatives of the Romano-Germanic civilization. As a result, two research paradigms are formed, which develop in parallel, having no points of contact.
Late Scythians’ Houses in North-West Crimea in the Second Half of 1st Century BC — First Quarter of 1st Century AD
Authors:   Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Antonov Egor
Published: July 2023

The article summarizes the data known about home layouts in North-West Crimea during the peak of the late Scythians’ settlements. The layouts of a number of houses (Kara-Tobe, South Donuzlav settlement) are introduced for the first time. These layouts are the first to be compared with each other and with the previously published layouts. Such comparison demonstrates that the number of planning schemes in late Scythians North-West Crimea was limited, besides, they changed over the time. In that way, Г-shaped house layouts that had prevailed during the previous stage (about 110 BC — middle 1 st century BC) became obsolescent before 20 BC. Kerkinitis layout system is dated within the same years. From 1 st century BC the houses of П-shaped layout emerged and after 20 BC they became prevalent. Г-shaped and П-shaped houses meet their analogies in Kerkinitis and Kalos Limen of the Greek period, they are well represented in other regions of the ancient world as well. Kerkinitis layout system is similar to ‘equally-parallel principle of home layouts’, typical for Scythian Neapolis and Ust-Alma settlement. This gives us the opportunity to expect that some Greek specialists or their Barbarian apprentices contributed to the exploration of the North-West Crimea. They could be similar specialists and apprentices who had earlier worked in Scythian Neapolis.