bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Discrimination between scheduled and non-scheduled groups in access to basic services in urban India
Authors: Arora Tarun , Choudhary Prashant Kumar
Published: February 2024

Access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and electricity is a key determinant of an individual's well-being. Nevertheless, access to these services is unequally distributed among different social groups in many countries. India is no exception, with the scheduled castes (SC) and scheduled tribes (ST) being one of the country's most marginalised and disadvantaged groups. This paper analyses the disparities in access to basic services between scheduled and non-scheduled households, investigates the factors contributing to the unequal access, and suggests policy recommendations. Using data from the National Sample Survey 76th Round, we analyse the access to basic services such as durable housing, improved water and sanitation, and access to electricity. The paper's objectives are (a) to investigate the factors impacting the quality of basic service delivery in urban India separately for scheduled and non-scheduled households and (b) to quantify the discrimination between scheduled and non-scheduled households in urban India concerning access to quality of basic services through computing a comprehensive index and by using the ‘Fairlie decomposition’ approach. The analysis corroborates the finding that systemic discrimination exists between scheduled and non-scheduled households in urban India regarding access to good quality basic services up to an extent of 24%.
PEDAÇO DE CHÃO BEM-AVENTURADO, TERRA SEM MALES, TERRA PROMETIDA
Authors: De Oliveira Sousa Joao Victor , Araújo Nilton de Almeida , Guimarães Hilaryo Barbosa , Moura Virna Rodrigues Leal , Gonçalves Yana de Moura , Pereira Timna da Paixão Fagundes
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho propõe uma discussão que toma os quilombos e suas práticas, sobretudo religiosas e culturais, como estratégias de resistência aos ditames do colonialismo escravocrata e aos reflexos que ainda incidem mesmo após a abolição legal da escravidão no Brasil, formalizada pela Lei 3.353 de 1888, utilizando-se ao fim o exemplo das práticas religiosas da comunidade quilombola Custaneira/Tronco localizada no município de Paquetá do Piauí. Para a construção dos argumentos foram utilizadas fontes de natureza bibliográfica e documental e foi feita uma pesquisa de natureza descritiva. Através deste estudo constatou-se que a resistência aos ditames escravocratas e aos reflexos por eles deixados e perpetrados ao longo dos tempos continuam sendo as manifestações culturais e religiosas uma das mais fortes estratégias de subverter a lógica colonial.
AİLE SAĞLIĞI MERKEZİNE BAŞVURAN YAŞLI HASTALARIN EĞİTİM SONRASI AŞILANMA TUTUMLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: KARADOĞAN Şenol , ERYILMAZ Mehmet Ali , PEKGÖR Selma , BARAN Muhammed Fatih
Published: February 2024

Amaç: Aşılama, her yaşta enfeksiyon hastalıklarından korunmanın en etkin ve ucuz yoludur. Bu çalışmada aile sağlığı merkezine başvuran 65 yaş ve üstü hastaların aşılanma oranlarını, aşılama hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerini değerlendirmeyi ve aşılama hakkında farkındalık oluşturmayı amaçladık.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma 1 Mart 2019 - 30 Temmuz 2019 tarihleri arasında Konya Karapınar 1 No’lu Amil Önal Aile Sağlığı Merkezi’ne başvuran 65 yaş ve üstü 500 kişi ile yapıldı. Katılımcılara yetişkin aşılar hakkında bilgi ve tutum anketi doldurtuldu. Yetişkin aşıları hakkında eğitim verildikten sonra aşılar hakkındaki tutumları ve yaptırma oranları kaydedildi. Verilerin analizinde SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) 22.0 kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin %22,2’sinin (n=111) aşı yaptırdığı bulundu. Geliri giderinden az olan kişilerde aşılanma oranı daha düşük tespit edildi (p=0,022). Astım (p<0,001), Kronik Obstrüktif Akciğer Hastalığı (KOAH) (p<0,001) ve Kronik Kalp Hastalığı (KKH) (p=0,042) olanlarda aşılanma oranlarının daha yüksek olduğu saptandı. Katılımcıların %23,8’ine daha önce aşı önerildiği, aşı önerilenlerin %71,4’üne doktoru tarafından aşı önerildiği görüldü. Katılımcıların %57,8’inin aşı yaptırmama nedeninin tavsiye edilmemiş olması olduğu görüldü. Katılımcılara aşılar hakkında bilgi verildikten sonra aşılanma önerildiğinde katılımcıların %69,8’i (n=349) influenza aşısını, %67,6’sı (n=338) pnömokok aşısını, %54,8’i (n=274) tetanoz aşısını, %45,8’i (n=229) Hepatit A aşısını, %46’sı (n=230) Hepatit B aşısını, %43,4’ü (n=217) herpes zoster aşısını yaptırmak istemişlerdir.
Sonuç: Yaşlı hastalarda aşı konusunda bilgi eksikliği görülmüş ve aşılanma oranlarının çok düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ancak eğitim düzeyi düşük olan yaşlı bireylere bilgi verilip aşı önerildiğinde aşılanma isteklerinin arttığı görülmüştür. Bu konuda hekimler daha çok bilgilendirilmeli ve aşı önermeye teşvik edilmelidir.
Modern aspects of banking legal relations, taking into account judicial practice of violations of legislation and the importance of banking supervision
Authors:   Svetlana A. Kubatko Pyatigorsk Institute (branch) of ", Kubatko Svetlana A. ,   North Caucasus Federal University", Slepenok Yulia N. ,   Yulia N. Slepenok Pyatigorsk Institute (branch) of "North Caucasus Federal University"
Published: February 2024

В статье рассмотрены современные аспекты банковских правоотношений с учетом судебной практики нарушения законодательства и значения банковского надзора в банковской сфере. Проблема исследования нормативной деятельности органов банковского надзора состоит в том, что нередко на практике возникает много неурегулированных ситуаций, которые разрешаются исключительно в судебном порядке. В данном исследовании определено, что для комплексного и всестороннего решения данной проблемы необходимо законодательное заполнение «белых пятен» нормативной основы надзора в банковской сфере России. Методологическую основу данной статьи составляют: частнонаучные методы, выступающие в качестве средств, обеспечивающих сбор, накопление, обработку материала в области юридических механизмов банковского надзора, изучение, интеграцию полученных данных в систему накопленных знаний; метод системного анализа, заключающийся в исследовании нормативно-правовой базы; метод аналогии, предназначенный для генерации, предложения, формирования определенных альтернатив, разрешающих проблемы нормативно-правового регулирования банковского надзора в РФ. Теоретическая значимость исследования состоит в том, что сформулированные положения дополняют и рас-ширяют представление по проблемам регулирования банковских правоотношений и банковского надзора и направлены на разрешение спорных ситуаций. Практическая значимость исследования выражается в том, что представленные в нем предложения и рекомендации могут быть использованы в процессе дальнейшего совершенствования соответствующих разделов банковского права.
International legal responsibility as a means of ensuring compliance with international law
Authors:   Akhmed M. Ibragimov Dagestan State University, Ibragimov Akhmed M. , Ataeva Naida M. ,   Naida M. Ataeva Dagestan State University
Published: February 2024

В международном публичном праве институт международной ответственности имеет особое, ключевое значение. Его отсутствие привело бы к превращению международного права в свод морально-этических правил, за нарушение которых не наступало бы никаких неблагоприятных юридических последствий. Должная реализация этого института на практике способствует укреплению международного мира и безопасности. При активной трансформации международно-правовых отношений остро встает вопрос о необходимости его научного исследования и совершенствования. В виду неполной ее нормативной регламентации ответственность в международном праве все еще имеет неоднозначный характер. Это усугубляется тем обстоятельством, что она реализуется в одной плоскости с межгосударственными политическими отношениями. При написании статьи использовались следующие методы: исторический, формально-юридический, логический, метод юридической компаративистики и др.
The problem of use and disposal of real estate jointly owned by spouses
Authors:   Ummupazil A. Omarova Dagestan State University, Omarova Ummupazil A. , Ibragimova Zuleikha Sh. ,   Zuleikha Sh. Ibragimova Dagestan State University
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматриваются особенности правового режима недвижимого имущества, находящегося в общей совместной собственности супругов, вызывающего проблемы в правоприменительной практике. Как следствие, отечественная судебная практика имеет самые разные решения по аналогичным делам. Анализ законодательства, статистических данных и судебной практики демонстрирует отсутствие единых принципов разрешения судебных споров между супругами при распоряжении одним из них объектами недвижимости, в том числе земельными участками. В статье представлены наиболее актуальные проблемы, связанные с осуществлением прав супругов, решение которых необходимо для обеспечения защиты прав и законных интересов супругов.
The legal nature of the supply contract for government needs
Authors:   Osman A. Osmanov Dagestan State University, Osmanov Osman A. , Omarov Gamid A. ,   Gamid A. Omarov Dagestan State University
Published: February 2024

Данная статья посвящена исследованию правовой природы договора, имеющего важное социальное значение, направленного на удовлетворение первоочередных нужд государства. Сделана попытка определить место договора поставки для государственных нужд в системе договоров купли-продажи, его соотношение с договором поставки. Выявлена специфика предмета, субъектного состава, порядка заключения и исполнения данного договора. Рассмотрено специальное законодательство, определяющее особенности рассматриваемого соглашения. Проанализирована проблема смещения терминов в данной области, исследована доктрина гражданского права. Рассмотрена проблема заключения государственного контракта с единственным поставщиком, а также возможные недобросовестные его действия, внесения данных в реестр недобросовестных государственных поставщиков. Сделана попытка разграничения полномочий контрактного управляющего и комиссии по осуществлению закупок в процедуре проведения государственных закупок.
On the use of artificial intelligence in administrative proceedings
Authors:   Igor N. Ivanenko Kuban State University, Ivanenko Igor N. , Anastasia A. Mitashova Anastasia A. ,   Anastasia A. Mitashova Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin
Published: February 2024

В работе поднимается вопрос о целесообразности внедрения в российское административное судопроизводство отправления правосудия искусственным интеллектом. Актуальность темы исследования обусловлена внедрением технологических процессов в каждую сферу жизнедеятельности общества, в том числе и в судебную систему Российской Федерации. На конкретной категории административного дела (оспаривание результатов определения кадастровой стоимости) автор работы демонстрирует невозможность отправления искусственным интеллектом правосудия по административным делам. Затрагивается также вопрос о нецелесообразности стандартизации российского правосудия.
Some peculiar aspects of lawmaking improvement
Authors:   Saida E. Denikaeva Dagestan State University, Denikaeva Saida E. , Makhmudov Khadzhimurat A. ,   Khadzhimurat A. Makhmudov Dagestan State University
Published: February 2024

В статье исследуются отдельные аспекты законодательного процесса в Российской Федерации, касающиеся проблем законотворчества и законодательной техники. Проблемы законотворчества рассматриваются с конституционно-правовой точки зрения, сегодняшних направлений развития законотворческой техники, изучается правовая основа для решения вышеуказанных проблем. Актуальность исследования заключается в рассмотрении понятия законотворчества с позиции особенностей федерального и регионального законодательного процесса в контексте конституционно правовых аспектов с учетом основных тенденций развития политико-правовой мысли Республики Дагестан.
State regulation of issues of contract military service of immigrants in Russia
Authors:   Maya G. Dieva Tambov State Technical University, Dieva Maya G. , Mamontova Elvira A. ,   Elvira A. Mamontova Tambov State Technical University
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматриваются проблемные вопросы государственного регулирования гражданских и конституционных прав иммигрантов в России, возникающих в связи с поступлением иностранцев на контрактную военную службу в РФ. Проанализированы демографическая ситуация и миграционные процессы в Российской Федерации за последние несколько лет, а также данные соответствующих прогностических исследований. Оценивается влияние ограничительных положений законодательных актов стран исхода на правовое положение лиц, осуществляющих трудовую деятельность или пребывающих на ином законном основании в России, в вопросах возможности их поступления на контрактную военную службу в РФ. Анализируются принятые в последнее время нормативные правовые акты органов законодательной и исполнительной власти Российской Федерации по вопросам контрактной военной службы иностранцев и упрощенного предоставления им российского гражданства. Разработаны предложения по правовой защите иностранцев-контрактников и членов их семей. Было отмечено, что для успешного решения выявленных в ходе исследования проблем государственного регулирования конституционных прав и обязанностей иммигрантов в России, необходимы совместные усилия законодательных и исполнительных органов государственной власти России, включая Минобороны РФ и МИД РФ.
En búsqueda de la mejor formación de oficiales
Authors: Gaitán-Monje Enrique , De Castro-García Andrés
Published: February 2024

Este artículo presenta dos estudios de caso sobre el modelo de formación de oficiales de la Academia General Militar de España y de la Academia Militar de West Point de Estados Unidos. Luego se hace un estudio comparado para dilucidar si proporcionan competencias similares a los cadetes de cada ejército. Para ello se revisan los respectivos currículos que definen las competencias que debe tener un oficial, según las necesidades y circunstancias de cada ejército. Luego se añade la observación participante en ambos casos. Esta investigación concluye que ambos sistemas proporcionan competencias similares, si bien varían en su adaptación a las necesidades de cada ejército. También se identifican ciertas áreas de mejora en articulación y formación en habilidades para toda la carrera profesional en el caso español, que pueden motivar reformas y nuevas investigaciones.
Nueva década perdida en América Latina
Authors: Morales-Ruvalcaba Daniel
Published: February 2024

Esta investigación busca mostrar que, desde la década de los 70, los países latinoamericanos han experimentado tres grandes periodos de reducción de poder nacional, el último de los cuales constituye una nueva década perdida, desde 2012 hasta nuestros días. Para ello, se revisan los estudios sobre el posicionamiento de los países de la región desde los 60 hasta el siglo XXI; luego, con apoyo del World Power Index, se identifican las crisis vividas en la región. Finalmente, se analiza los estancamientos y retrocesos en el Cono Sur, los Andes y México durante la última década. Se concluye que la pandemia, pese a su gran impacto negativo, solo ha profundizado una tendencia ya existente de mediano plazo y ha prolongado el posicionamiento periférico y semiperiférico de la región de largo plazo.
Effect of Negative Online Reviews and Physician Responses on Health Consumers’ Choice: Experimental Study
Authors: Han Xi , Lin Yongxi , Han Wenting , Liao Ke , Mei Kefu
Published: February 2024

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of online medical services. Although some researchers have investigated how numerical ratings affect consumer choice, limited studies have focused on the effect of negative reviews that most concern physicians.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate how negative review features, including proportion (low/high), claim type (evaluative/factual), and physician response (absence/presence), influence consumers’ physician evaluation process under conditions in which a physician’s overall rating is high.

Methods

Using a 2×2×2 between-subject decision-controlled experiment, this study examined participants’ judgment on physicians with different textual reviews. Collected data were analyzed using the t test and partial least squares–structural equation modeling.

Results

Negative reviews decreased consumers’ physician selection intention. The negative review proportion (β=–0.371, P<.001) and claim type (β=–0.343, P<.001) had a greater effect on consumers’ physician selection intention compared to the physician response (β=0.194, P<.001). A high negative review proportion, factual negative reviews, and the absence of a physician response significantly reduced consumers’ physician selection intention compared to their counterparts. Consumers’ locus attributions on the negative reviews affected their evaluation process. Physician attribution mediated the effects of review proportion (β=–0.150, P<.001), review claim type (β=–0.068, P=.01), and physician response (β=0.167, P<.001) on consumer choice. Reviewer attribution also mediated the effects of review proportion (β=–0.071, P<.001), review claim type (β=–0.025, P=.01), and physician response (β=0.096, P<.001) on consumer choice. The moderating effects of the physician response on the relationship between review proportion and physician attribution (β=–0.185, P<.001), review proportion and reviewer attribution (β=–0.110, P<.001), claim type and physician attribution (β=–0.123, P=.003), and claim type and reviewer attribution (β=–0.074, P=.04) were all significant.

Conclusions

Negative review features and the physician response significantly influence consumer choice through the causal attribution to physicians and reviewers. Physician attribution has a greater effect on consumers’ physician selection intention than reviewer attribution does. The presence of a physician response decreases the influence of negative reviews through direct and moderating effects. We propose some practical implications for physicians, health care providers, and online medical service platforms.
Mobile Intervention to Address Cannabis Use Disorder Among Black Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nizio Pamella , Clausen Bryce , Businelle Michael S , Ponton Natalia , Jones Ava A , Redmond Brooke Y , Buckner Julia D , Obasi Ezemenari M , Zvolensky Michael J , Garey Lorra
Published: February 2024

Background

African American or Black (hereafter referred to as Black) adults who use cannabis use it more frequently and are more likely to meet criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD) than both White and Hispanic or Latin individuals. Black adults may be more apt to use cannabis to cope with distress, which constitutes a false safety behavior (FSB; a behavior designed to reduce psychological distress in the short term). Although FSB engagement can perpetuate the cycle of high rates of CUD among Black individuals, limited work has applied an FSB elimination treatment approach to Black adults with CUD, and no previous work has evaluated FSB reduction or elimination in the context of a culturally tailored and highly accessible treatment developed for Black individuals.

Objective

This study aims to develop and pilot-test a culturally tailored adaptive intervention that integrates FSB reduction or elimination skills for cannabis reduction or cessation among Black adults with probable CUD (Culturally Tailored-Mobile Integrated Cannabis and Anxiety Reduction Treatment [CT-MICART]).

Methods

Black adults with probable CUD (N=50) will complete a web-based screener, enrollment call, baseline assessment, 3 daily ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) for 6 weeks, and a follow-up self-report assessment and qualitative interview at 6 weeks after randomization. Participants will be randomized into 1 out of the 2 conditions after baseline assessment: (1) CT-MICART+EMAs for 6 weeks or (2) EMAs only for 6 weeks.

Results

The enrollment started in June 2023 and ended in November 2023. Data analysis will be completed in March 2024.

Conclusions

No culturally tailored, evidence-based treatment currently caters to the specific needs of Black individuals with CUD. This study will lay the foundation for a new approach to CUD treatment among Black adults that is easily accessible and has the potential to overcome barriers to treatment and reduce practitioner burden in order to support Black individuals who use cannabis with probable CUD.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05566730; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05566730

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/52776
Application of Computer Science Technology in Computer Education
Authors: Chen Sifei
Published: February 2024

The arrival of the era of big data, making the computer in all walks of life are widely used in the teaching process is also inseparable from the application of computers, some of the traditional teaching methods have also been replaced by computer technology, computer teaching has become the mainstream of the times, and has become a very effective means of teaching as well as teaching tools. The application and popularization of computers has brought great convenience to people's daily life, and has a great effect on the improvement of teaching quality. In the process of computer popularization, it is widely used in real life. And the computer as an education and learning tools, for computer education itself has great significance. In assisting teachers in the management of teaching and practical work at the same time, but also to provide students with richer learning resources and learning efficiency, so that the teaching and learning process is more concise and easy. The arrival of the era of big data, making the computer in all walks of life are widely used in the teaching process is also inseparable from the application of computers, some of the traditional teaching methods have also been replaced by computer technology, computerized teaching has become the mainstream of the times, and has become a very effective means of teaching as well as the teaching tools of the times. The application and popularization of computers has brought great convenience to people's daily life, and has a great effect on the improvement of teaching quality. Especially in the cultivation of talents in colleges and universities, the application of computers can have a great role in promoting the cultivation of innovation ability of college students. This article briefly analyzes the application of computer science and technology in computer education, starting from computer science and technology.
Exploring the Application of Computer Science and Technology in the Context of Big Data
Authors: Chen Sifei
Published: February 2024

In recent years, with the advancement of computer technology, the IT industry has seen new opportunities. With the continuous development of information technology, computer technology and information technology are also changing. However, with the development of technology, the needs of users are also changing, which puts forward higher requirements for the development of computer technology. Therefore, how to apply computer technology to big data is an important problem that needs to be solved urgently. In the era of big data, the combination of information technology and people's work and life can greatly improve people's work efficiency and quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary for us to do some in-depth research on how to utilize computer technology to deal with a large amount of data. With the arrival of the big data era, the development of human society is more and more manifested in science and technology and informationization, as well as the mutual integration of information and industry.
Effectiveness of the Drought-tolerant Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) that Supports Paddy Growth in Drought Condition
Authors: Rafedzi Emmyrafedziawati Aida Kamal , Bharudin Izwan , Kamaruddin Shazilah , Abu Bakar Farah Diba , Abdul Murad Abdul Munir
Published: February 2024

Drought stress is the primary constraint on plant-based food production, particularly paddy production. Several studies have examined plant resistance to heat and osmotic pressure. This study aimed to isolate bacteria with plant growth-promoting properties that could tolerate high temperatures and improve paddy growth during drought. Five isolates with a high optical density value (OD600) at 30% PEG 6000 (equivalent to -1.03MPa) and able to grow at high temperatures were identified based on the 16S rRNA gene sequences as Achromobacter spanius UKM UR10, Bacillus pumillus UKM UR11, Bacillus cereus UKM R66, and Bacillus altitudinis UKM RB11, which were isolated from the root, where as Bacillus sp. UKM S8 was isolated from rhizosphere soil. These isolates exhibited 1-amino cyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase activities ranging between 1.01 and 1.12 mmol α-ketobutyrate mg-1 protein h-1, which degraded ACC to α-ketobutyrate and ammonia. Other plant growth promoters assessed include indole acetic acid (IAA; concentration between 9.69 and 13.15µg/ml) and phosphate solubilization (concentrations between 31.74 and 51.30 mg/l) production. Subsequently, the selected plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) were incorporated as a consortium and inoculated on paddy seeds, thus increasing total chlorophyll, proline, and soluble sugar content in paddy subjected to drought-stress conditions. Paddy yield components and performances, such as panicle number, spikelet number, dry grain weight, number of leaves, stalk length, and root length increased significantly. This isolated PGPR exhibits heat resistance, promotes plant growth, and can serve as an inoculant for paddy plants under drought conditions.
Diagnosis of Rickettsial infection by Multiplex Real-time PCR in Febrile Pediatric Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Chennai, South India
Authors: Murali Rajagopal , Kalpana Sivasambo , Shanmugam Karthick , Dhandapani Prabu
Published: February 2024

Rickettsioses caused by Rickettsia and Orientia spp. are the re-emerging diseases in India, which are grossly underdiagnosed, particularly among children. They usually present as mild-febrile illness but may extend to severe life-threatening complications. Early diagnosis followed by proper treatment reduces the morbidity and mortality. Non-specific clinical symptoms and lack of point of care diagnosis may delay the treatment. Molecular assays like PCR may helpful in the early diagnosis and confirmation of rickettsial diseases. In this study, we used multiplex real-time PCR to detect Rickettsia spp. and Orientia spp. in febrile pediatric patients. Whole blood was collected from 239 clinically suspected febrile pediatric patients aged between 6 months to 12 years admitted in tertiary care hospital at Chennai, South India. Multiplex real-time PCR was used to target the gltA gene for Rickettsia spp. and the 47kDa gene for Orientia tsutsugamushi. To compare the sensitivity, nested PCR was performed on the 56kDa antigen gene of O. tsutsugamushi and the Rickettsia genus specific gltA gene. By multiplex real-time PCR, 15 samples were positive for O. tsutsugamushi and 3 were positive for Rickettsia spp. Nested PCR identified 35 positive samples for O. tsutsugamushi and 4 positive samples for Rickettsia spp. Even though multiplex real-time PCR had lower positivity than nPCR, it was effective in diagnosing O. tsutsugamushi and Rickettsia spp. in a single assay.
Bioethanol Production from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) using Different Microbial Inoculants
Authors: ShakilaBegam M. , Boorani E. Anusha , Akilandeswari P. , Pradeep B.V.
Published: February 2024

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a weedy lignocellulosic material which represents the best substrate for the production of bioethanol in tropical countries due to its more availability and more biomass yield. For the fermentation and bioethanol production from water hyacinth, the different bacterial and fungal inoculants were used. Water hyacinth was obtained from ukkadam-valankulam lake, Coimbatore. These leaves were washed properly to remove soil and contaminants and dried for 3 hours at 120°C. It was grained into a fine powder and sieved using 1.5µm in diameter nylon sieve. The sieved material was cultured using different microbial culture such as Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. After 21 days incubation, the culture was distilled using rotary vacuum evaporator and the produced bioethanol was analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) technique. The previous report showed, less yield only obtained using water hyacinth, potato peels, cassava peel and millet husks but this study produced highest yield using water hyacinth. This study indicated that water hyacinth is mostly available aquatic plant for the production of ethanol. The aim of current work is to understand the usage of water hyacinth as main substrate for bioethanol production using fungal inoculum. The microbial inoculants used for current study reported more potential for the production of bioethanol. This current work gives more economical value to water hyacinths and it can be cleared from all the waterways.
IoT in Healthcare Domain
Authors: Gaikwad Prof. S. V.
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of wireless, interrelated, and connected digital devices that can collect, send, and store data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Recent advancement in IoT systems has positively impacted the daily activities of humans, from accessing information to the delivery of service in realtime. This has improved healthcare management and services, especially in medical hospitals, for effective and timely access to diagnostic information and treatment of patients. The IoT promises many benefits to streamlining and enhancing health care delivery to proactively predict health issues and diagnose, treat, and monitor patients both in and out of the hospital. Worldwide, government leaders and decision makers are implementing policies to deliver health care services using technology and more so in response to the novel COVID-19 pandemic. It is now becoming increasingly important to understand how established and emerging IoT technologies can support health systems to deliver safe and effective care. The aim of this viewpoint paper is to provide an overview of the current IoT technology in health care, outline how IoT devices are improving health service delivery, and outline how IoT technology can affect and disrupt global health care in the next decade. IoT-based health care has great potential to improve the efficiency of the health system and improve population health.
Orthosiphon stamineus Benth, a potential herb in treatment of gout: A mini opinion and call for further research
Authors: Le Quang-Ung , Hoang Duc-Thuan
Published: February 2024

Based on our knowledge, experience and field survey in the treatment of gout by complementary/alternative medicine and especially the herb therapy, properties of curing gout of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth are briefly commented and suggest that the future research to insightfully educidate this science opinion is necessary.

Keywords: Orthosiphon stamineus, gout, alternative medicine
Pharmacological Targeting of Ferroptosis in Cancer Treatment
Authors: Khan Mohammad Altaf , Satapathy Trilochan , Sen Kalpana , Sahu Shailesh , Pradhan Bharti , Gupta Ayushi , Satapathy Abinash , Satapathy Ansuman
Published: February 2024

A non-apoptotic iron-dependent form of Regulated Cell Death (RCD) known as ferroptosis is brought on by an excess of harmful lipid peroxides and iron overload. Inhibiting the antioxidant defense system results in overwhelming of GSH dependent pathway and building up iron-dependent Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) that react with polyunsaturated fatty acids in large quantities can both cause ferroptosis. Recent research has shown that ferroptosis holds a great deal of promise for preventing tumor cell resistance and limiting growth and spread. Emerging evidence also suggests that ferroptosis plays a dual role in human cancer. However, the precise underlying molecular mechanisms and their different role in tumorigenesis are unclear. Therefore, in this review we summarize and briefly present the key pathways of ferroptosis, its dual role as an oncogenic and as a tumor suppressor event in human cancers, paying special attention to the regulation of ferroptosis along with a variety of current medications and naturally occurring substances that may one day be used to target ferroptosis in tumor cells. Thus, addressing this sort of cell death could be seen as a potentially expanding technique in cancer treatment. Consequently, this will offer crucial viewpoints for next research on ferroptosis-based cancer treatment.

Keywords: Ferroptosis, antioxidant defense system, Cancer
Ethyl acetate extract of breadfruit leaves (Artocarvus altilis) improves lipid profile and reduces F2-isoprostane in dyslipidemia-induced Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Dewi Shinta Eka Kusuma , Wiraguna Anak Agung Gde Putra , Pinatih Gde Ngurah Indraguna
Published: February 2024

Dyslipidemia is closely related to the process of lipid peroxidation. In the non-enzymatic peroxidation process of arachidonic acid, an esterification process occurs and produces a metabolite in the form of isoprostane. The most common isoprostane found is F2-isoprostane. In traditional medicine, breadfruit leaves (Artocarvus altilis) have been widely used due to their antioxidant compounds, such as flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, and other secondary metabolites. This study aims to evaluate the activity of breadfruit leaf ethyl acetate extract in improving the lipid profile and F2-isoprostane in dyslipidemia-induced Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). This study was an experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design with two treatment groups: fenofibrate 1.65 mg (P1) and breadfruit leaf ethyl acetate extract (760 mg) (P2) for 28 days. Total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL, and F2-isoprostane levels were measured before and after treatment expressed in mg/dL. The data were analyzed using a parametric t-paired and t-unpaired test with a 95% confidence level. The study found that breadfruit leaf extract was better than fenofibrate at lowering total cholesterol (pre 172.41 ± 4.93; post 101.24 ± 2.09), triglycerides (pre 172.41 ± 4.93; post 101.24 ± 2.09), LDL (pre 95.78 ± 8.00; post 12.03 ± 10.06), F2-Isoprostane (pre 924.86±10.40; post 432.99±14.17), and raising HDL (pre 102.29 ± 10.40; post 143.89 ± 5.99). In conclusion, ethyl acetate extract is better than fenofibrate in improving lipid profiles and reducing F2-isoprostane in dyslipidemia-induced animal tests.

Keywords:  breadfruit leaves (Artocarvus altilis), dyslipidemia, F2-Isoprostane, fenofibrate, lipid profile, total cholesterol
Design, Evaluation and Optimization of Albuterol Sulphate and Theophylline Pulsincap drug delivery system for chronotherapy of Asthma
Authors: Reddy G. Govinda , Jat Rakesh Kumar , Manjanna K M
Published: February 2024

The aim of the current study was to design and develop and evaluate pulsatile drug delivery system of Albuterol Sulphate and Theophylline for the treatment of Asthma. The capsule body was made water insoluble by cross linked with formaldehyde vaopur. The treatment of Formalin was adopted to modify the gelatin capsule solubility. The formalin residue was carried out by quantitative test. The drug-excipient compatibility is done by FTIR and UV . The pulsincap formulation were prepared by using hydrogel plug of various components. The drug content of the formulation of pulsincap was found to be in the general range. The invitro drug release studies in ph1.2 .6.2 and 7.4 buffern was noticed to be zero percent and capsule was stable for 2 hours drug the studyF5 formulation batch was selected which was best and good formulation and promoted maximum drug release of  96.29%   percentage at  phosphate buffers when compared with other formulation. Pulsincap formulation can be adopted for optimum delivery of pellets in the treatment as per chronotherapy

Keywords:  Theophylline, quantitative test, invitro drug release studies, phosphate buffers6.2 and 7.4.
Contrasting Evidences Between High Cholesterol Levels and The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Review
Authors: Saleh Ahmadu , Esievo King Akpofure Nelson
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The cholesterol hypothesis had been kept alive for decades by reviewers who used statistics that excluded the results from unsuccessful trials and ignored numerous contradictory observations. High dietary cholesterol intake had been associated with development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and mortality, for over several decades, without a direct link between the CVD and high serum cholesterol level. Hence, people avoided healthy cholesterol-rich diets due to the fear of developing CVD. The relationship between elevated plasma cholesterol and CVD and criteria for appropriate methods for screening patients with elevated cholesterol had remained a source of medical debates. Lack of decrease in overall mortality rates in patients without clinical coronary disease in whom aggressive lowering of cholesterol was achieved might have contributed to the lack of consensus on this most important issue.

Methodology: With information derived from search engines, such as Elsevier, Springer, PubMed, Science Direct, Medline, Google Scholar and a library search for articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Results: Several research results showed that association between total serum cholesterol, its components and CVD is weak, absent or inverse implying that consuming healthy high cholesterol diets may not be harmful to health.

Conclusion: This review provides evidence contrasting the links between elevated plasma cholesterol and CVD, and demonstrated that elevated cholesterol concentrations, rather, improve quality of life and life expectancy. In addition, most prevalent methods for cholesterol quantification in biological samples and foods, utilizing new technologies, such as Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry are summarized, along with other components of cholesterol.

Keywords: Cholesterol, CVD, Quantification
A Case Report on Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Sinwal Aashutosh , Kushwaha Aman , Ranjan Gyan , RAM Ratana , Upadhayay Kalpana , Choudhary Mukesh , Bhardwaj Mudit
Published: February 2024

Cushing syndrome (CS) is a condition caused due to high levels of cortisol in which weight gain and fat tissue build-up take place. Generally, patients with Cushing syndrome also suffer from diabetes. A 57-year-old female patient with aggravated cortisol levels. Laboratory investigations of the patient were performed and they showed decreased haemoglobin levels, but increased vitamin B12 levels, and TSH levels. The patient was prescribed a combination of medications to manage anemia, anemia, and diabetes. The patient's medical history included splenomegaly, cholelithiasis, panniculitis, and kidney enlargement. The patient's diabetes was responding well to the treatment and was better after 10 days.

Keywords: Cushing syndrome, Diabetes mellitus, corticosteroid.
Visualizar principales características y métodos de la delincuencia informática, a partir de la lucha mundial contra el COVID-19
Authors: Gutiérrez Oquendo Henry
Published: February 2024

By means of the proposed objective; to visualize the main characteristics and methods of computer crime, based on the global fight against COVID-19, we intend to demonstrate in this research, that the greater the implementation of technologies in homes, companies or commercial sectors, the greater the opportunities for cybercrime. It is important to highlight that we collected information from recognized websites of public and private entities that are dedicated to data on digital transformation; implementation of technologies; connectivity index; user skills and abilities when navigating cyberspace; on the other hand, they document the most effective and continuous cyber-attacks in recent years, and their main sectors of interest.

Finally, we focus on predicting the degree of truth of the hypothesis, using an experimental methodology from what has already been described and explained; therefore, by means of statistical analysis we clearly present the object of study and techniques visualized in the research process; besides focusing the discussion on the justification objectively in the coincidences of the results and project them to future works focused on the commission of computer crimes; more specifically, computer crime or delinquency, where ICT are the means by which attack vectors are launched.
Lombricompost, uso y saberes para el mejoramiento de suelos en la Granja Agroecológica de la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
Authors: Sanchez Beltran Juan Fernando , Benito Farfan Neiber Esneider , Peña Carvajal José Luis , Carrillo Barbosa Eny Julieth , Orjuela Hueso Andrés Felipe , Jiménez Abello Arley Fernando
Published: February 2024

The vermicompost is one is a modern technology, which consists of the intensive rearing of earthworms mainly of the species (Eisenia foetida), for the production of humus, this technique allows to recycle the wastes of vegetable or animal origin to obtain organic matter Nutrients for plants being an activity that generates multiple benefits in agriculture. The microorganisms that make up the organic matter help to improve the texture and structure of the soil by improving its water retention capacity and fertility, making the nutrients necessary for normal growth and development available to the plants.

The arazá (Eugenia stipitata) is a plant that is native to the Amazon which has some problems of demand for its productivity stories such as pH, soil type, etc. The objective of this project was to improve the soil in the agroecological farm of the Uniminuto University Corporation of God, through strategies and alternatives of vermicompost. In addition, a study was carried out on the efficiency of humus for the improvement of plant growth, understanding how favorable it is to use this organic fertilizer if one wants to talk about productivity
Capacidades dinámicas: reflexión teórica desde el campo de la estrategia
Authors: Robledo Fernandez Juan Carlos , Martinez Moreno Omaira Cecilia , Rodriguez Arias Carlos Alberto
Published: February 2024

Dynamic capabilities are the object of study in the field of strategy. Its construct, although conceived at the beginning of the 20th century, only deepened from the 1990s. Throughout the literature on the matter, there are various definitions that go mainly into three approaches: innovation, Contingent, and capacity building. On the other hand, dynamic capabilities have been finding convergent points in their respective perspectives, especially in two key aspects: the first, in which companies are required to continuously develop adaptive capacity, and the second, in which investing in its construction only makes rational sense if it is done from the perspective of exploring new knowledge that allows the continuous construction of new organizational capabilities. In a world of rapid technological changes and changes in consumption patterns, dynamic capabilities emerge as a criterion or construct within the field of strategy to try to explain how to create and sustain competitive advantage.
La importancia de la educación financiera para los jóvenes emprendedores
Authors: Hernández Gerónimo Viviana , Martínez Prats Germán , García Moreno Elizabeth , Silva Hernández Francisca
Published: February 2024

In the current context of increasing financial complexity and entrepreneurial opportunities, financial education emerges as a crucial factor for the success and sustainability of young entrepreneurs. This article examines the relevance of financial education in the development and performance of youth-led entrepreneurship. Through an exhaustive analysis, the advantages and challenges that financial education brings to entrepreneurs in their formative and operational stages are explored. Ultimately, this article underscores the importance of financial and action-oriented education for young entrepreneurs. As young entrepreneurs face financial challenges in a dynamic world, financial education becomes a critical resource for empowering the next generation of business leaders and fostering a thriving and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem. This article was developed through a qualitative methodology allowing to understand the importance of finances today in young people.
Urban agriculture – population’s attitude towards practice and products in Latvia
Authors:   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Dobele Madara , Dobele Aina ,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Zvirbule Andra ,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jankova Liga , Lazdins Andrejs
Published: February 2024

The food growing practice is connected with Latvia's cultural-historical heritage and traditions, due to which agriculture, especially in the form of micro-farming for household self-consumption, is a developed practice in Latvia, including in cities. Trends of urban agriculture, which are characterised by inclusion in dimensions of the sustainability, develop the practice of community gardens that in Latvia are currently in the development stage. This highlights the need to evaluate the population's attitude and views on the aspects of urban agriculture in Latvia. The agricultural sector in Latvia is developed and rural regions are relatively close to urban areas, therefore, agricultural practices in cities for the realization of production can create a different, even negative attitude of society towards urban agriculture and its relevance in Latvia. Therefore, the aim of this study is the assessment of the attitude of the population in Latvia towards practices and products of urban agriculture. In order to achieve the aim, two tasks have been set: 1) to analyse the attitude of Latvia’s population towards the practice of urban agriculture; 2) to analyse the population's attitude towards urban agricultural products, in the context of their food choice criteria. To fulfil the tasks, a survey of Latvia’s population was conducted. In general, the population's attitude creates supportive aspects for urban agriculture in Latvia, but challenging are aspects of the attitude regarding the potential pollution of food in the urban environment, its role and performance in cities, which population do not associate with agricultural practices.
On the concept “precedential proper name” and its functional value in the English- language mass media discourse (using the example of English-language publicistic texts published in 2022–2023)
Authors: Волова В.М. , Опарина К.С. , Ракова Е.В.
Published: February 2024

Цель данной работы выявить среди всего множества имен собственных ряд тех, которые относятся к ядру языковых средств хранения культурной информации и определяют шкалу ценностей англоязычной лингвокультуры, а также раскрыть особенности и ценность функционирования прецедентных имен в публицистических текстах, тесно связанных с их семантической структурой. Материалом исследования послужили электронные версии английских газет в режиме реального времени. Применяя метод лингвостилистического анализа, авторы рассматривают содержание понятия прецедентного имени собственного и функциональный потенциал прецедентных имен собственных: идентификация, коннотация, актуализация, заимствование.

The authors consider the main approaches to the problem of determining precedent proper names as an essential component of human language allowing us to identify and refer to specific individuals, places, or things. In the English language precedent proper names hold a unique place, particularly in the realm of mass media discourse. These names often become synonymous to groundbreaking events, influential figures, or iconic locations, shaping the way information is reported and disseminated. In this paper we delve into the world of precedent proper names and describe the diverse field of their functions in mass media discourse, exploring their impact, challenges, and ethical considerations.