bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Դիտարկումներ Արցախյան 44-օրյա պատերազմի ընթացքում իրանական լրատվական, փորձագիտական և պաշտոնական արձագանքների վերաբերյալ
Authors: Աֆյան Վահագն
Published: October 2023

The article presents in detail the reactions of the Iranian side and the publications of official positions during the 44-day Nagorno-Karabakh war. Mainly, the messages of the official news agency "IRNA" are presented in translation, which include the positions of the officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), as well as some experts and journalistic comments. With the presented chronology, it is interesting to observe the views expressed by the Iranian side during the hot combat operations. The article is conventionally divided into pre-activation phase, proposal program and position formation of the Iranian side. The conclusion section also refers to some of the most important events that took place after the hostilities. The study can make Iran's policy in the South Caucasus, particularly towards Armenia and Azerbaijan, more understandable.
Պարսկական ճարտարապետության գոհարներից մեկը՝ Երևանում
Authors: Անուշ Տեր-Մինասյան
Published: October 2023

The Blue Mosque plays an important role in understanding the history of Yerevan, the artistic image of the city in that period, as well as in the comparative study with other monuments of Iranian architecture have the best and most complete picture of this architecture. It is also important to recognize the role of the Blue Mosque complex in the cultural life of Yerevan, both past and present. Today it is actively included in the cultural life of Yerevan, making it an important place for the manifestation and establishment of Armenian-Iranian cultural ties. In addition, the example of the restoration project of the Blue Mosque of Yerevan played a very important role in the cultural cooperation of the two countries and contributed to the appreciation, study, preservation, restoration, use and other issues of solving and implementing many architectural monuments within their borders.
Հայաստանի Հանրապետության պարսկալեզու վիմագիր ժառանգությունը
Authors: Միքայելյան Տիգրան
Published: October 2023

The conquest of Armenia by the Muslim rulers was often accompanied with encouraged infiltration of Arabs and later Kurds, Persians, and mostly Turkic-speaking nomadic tribes especially after the mass deportation of the Armenians to Iran by Shah Abbas in 1604 and the following years. The Muslim rulers and their ordinary subjects residing in Armenia have left their traces in the forms of various epigraphic inscriptions (constructional, memorial mostly as tombstones). Among the Arabic-lettered inscriptions of the 9-19 cc. (the absolute majority of which are tombstones traditionally written in Arabic) some have also been carved in the Persian language.
STUDENT SATISFACTION WITH LECTURERS’ TEACHING PRACTICES – A CASE STUDY AT THE CHINESE DEPARTMENT, HANOI UNIVERSITY
Authors: Ngô Thanh Hương
Published: October 2023

Students' satisfaction with the teaching activities of lecturers is an issue that deserves to be studied, the level of student satisfaction affects their learning performance. Our research subjects are students of the Chinese language department of Hanoi University. The article uses quantitative research method through questionnaire survey (n=201). After collecting the questionnaires, we used the statistical software SPSS 22.0 to analyze reliability, exploratory factors, multivariate linear regression and draw conclusions. The research shows that: (1) Student's satisfaction with teaching activities of lecturers is at a high average level; (2) Student satisfaction with lecturers' teaching activities is influenced by factors such as teaching methods, attitudes, knowledge and capacity of lecturers; (3) The influence level of 4 factors in descending order is method>attitude>knowledge>competence. This study also provides some suggestions for teachers' teaching.
KIỂM TRA ĐÁNH GIÁ NĂNG LỰC TIẾNG HÀN VÀ XÂY DỰNG KHUNG NĂNG LỰC NGOẠI NGỮ TIẾNG HÀN DÙNG CHO VIỆT NAM
Authors: Hà Thu Hường
Published: October 2023

Cùng với sự phát triển rực rỡ của mối quan hệ ngoại giao hai nước Việt Nam – Hàn Quốc, nhu cầu học ngôn ngữ và văn hóa Hàn Quốc cũng như nhu cầu về nguồn nhân lực tiếng Hàn chất lượng cao tăng nhanh. Đồng thời, kiểm tra đánh giá năng lực tiếng Hàn cũng như xây dựng một khung năng lực làm tiêu chuẩn đánh giá năng lực tiếng Hàn đang trở thành một nhu cầu cấp thiết. Thông qua việc xem xét các vấn đề lí thuyết về kiểm tra, đánh giá năng lực tiếng Hàn, bài viết sẽ nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của việc xây dựng Khung năng lực ngoại ngữ tiếng Hàn 6 bậc dùng cho Việt Nam, nhằm mục đích nâng cao chất lượng đào tạo, đồng thời giúp xác định trình độ đội ngũ nhân lực tiếng Hàn để đáp ứng nhu cầu thị trường tại Việt Nam.
A CLINICAL CASE OF POISONING WITH POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE CRYSTALS IN A YOUNG CHILD
Authors: Коваленко Л. , Долгинов Д. , Куликова Н. , Теплов В.
Published: October 2023

Анализ заболеваемости острыми отравлениями химической этиологии (данные годовых отчетов ФГБУ НПТЦ ФМБА России) показывает, что в течение года в РФ за специализированной медицинской помощью по причине острых отравлений обращаются от 21,5 до 30,6 тысяч детей в возрасте до 18 лет. По статистическим данным отделения токсикологии ГБУЗ ДГКБ им. Н.Ф. Филатова г. Москвы, ежегодно в стационаре проходят лечение в среднем 104–116 детей с диагнозом: острое отравление прижигающими веществами. Среди них причиной отравления в 5–7 % случаев является прием внутрь кристаллов перманганата калия. Перманганат калия (KMnO4) относится к категории прижигающих ядов, вызывает тяжелые химические повреждения тканей. Является сильным окислителем, в организме преобразуется до едкой щелочи, атомарного кислорода, марганцевой двуокиси. Помимо прижигающего действия марганец обладает и нейротоксическим эффектом в связи с тем, что свободно проникает через гематоэнцефалический барьер, обладает высокой тропностью к подкорковым структурам головного мозга. Летальная доза перманганата калия для взрослых при приеме внутрь — 0,3–0,5 г/кг. Данных о летальных дозах у детей не найдено.

The analysis of the incidence of acute poisoning of chemical etiology (data from the annual reports of the FSBI NPTC of the FMBA of Russia) shows that 21.5 to 30.6 thousand children under the age of 18 seek specialized medical care in the Russian Federation. According to statistical data of the Department of Toxicology of the N.F. Filatov State Medical University of Moscow, an average of 104–116 children with a diagnosis of acute poisoning with cauterizing substances are treated annually in the hospital. Among them, the cause of poisoning in 5-7 % of cases is ingestion of potassium permanganate crystals. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) belongs to the category of cauterizing poisons, causes severe chemical damage to tissues. It is a strong oxidizer, in the body it is converted to caustic alkali, atomic oxygen, manganese dioxide. In addition to the cauterizing effect, manganese also has a neurotoxic effect due to the fact that it freely penetrates the blood-brain barrier, has a high tropicity to the subcortical structures of the brain. The lethal dose of potassium permanganate for adults when ingested is 0.3–0.5 g/kg. No data on lethal doses in children found.
THE SYSTEM OF PEDAGOGICAL AND MEDICAL MEASURES TO ASSIST PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE ELIMINATION OF CONSEQUENCES ACTS OF TERRORIST ORIENTATION
Authors: Титов В. , Горнов С.
Published: October 2023

Количество факторов, изменяющих профессиональное здоровье участников ликвидации последствий актов террористической направленности, может быть больше, чем в ситуации боевого стрессирования. Предлагается технология реабилитации, имеющая форму связной поэтапной многоуровневой структуры реабилитационных педагогических, психологических и медицинских мероприятий. Для повышения эффективности реабилитационных мероприятий используются методы дифференциальной психофизиологии. Создается математическая модель — цифровой двойник сотрудника, участвующего в ликвидации последствий акта террористической направленности, которая используется как для психологической и медицинской коррекции, так и в процессе дальнейшей профессиональной учебы.

The number of factors that change the professional health of participants in the elimination of the consequences of terrorist acts may be greater than in a situation of combat stress. An extensive range of private studies related to the study of psychological and functional conditions, but carried out within the framework of very different and difficult to compare theoretical and methodological traditions, make it important to develop a common approach to assessing conditions and further professionalization of employees. The rehabilitation technology is proposed, which has the form of a coherent step-by-step multilevel structure of rehabilitation pedagogical, psychological and medical measures. Methods of differential psychophysiology are used to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures. Within the framework of stress theory, a single integrative physiological indicator is used. In order to obtain objective data on the mechanisms of the occurrence of a health disorder, the structure of unconscious tension and adaptive capabilities of the organism are investigated. Psychophysiological methods of objectification of the effectiveness of pharmacological psychotherapy and methods of differentiation of mental disorders based on the analysis of electrodermal activity are being introduced into complex therapy. A mathematical model is being created — a digital double of an employee, which is used both for psychological and medical correction, and in the process of professional study. During special training, conditions are created to increase the stress resistance of the individual and reduce the likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorders. The property of adaptability to the support of both the employee himself and the entire system of organization of his service is being formed. The personnel department gets the opportunity to solve the pedagogical problem of ownership, which is the product of combining the skill and personality traits of an employee.
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF A GEL OF RARE-STITCHED ACRYLIC POLYMERS WITH NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES IN THE TREATMENT OF BORDERLINE SKIN BURNS
Authors: Семиглазов А. , Зиновьев Е. , Костяков Д. , Солошенко В. , Крылов П. , Заворотний О.
Published: October 2023

Применение природных антимикробных пептидов с высокой антибактериальной активностью в отношении большинства микроорганизмов, в том числе антибиотикорезистентных штаммов и полимикробных ассоциатов (биологические пленки), можно отнести к новым методам ведения больных с ожогами. В эксперимент включены 40 крыс массой 220–240 г, распределенных в 4 группы в зависимости от методики лечения: контроль (без лечения), влажно-высыхающие повязки с раствором антисептика (йодопирон), мазь «Левомеколь», гель редкосшитых акриловых полимеров с природными антимикробными пептидами. Результаты оценивались на 4, 7, 14 и 28-е сутки. Гель редкосшитых акриловых полимеров с природными антимикробными пептидами обладал наибольшей эффективностью: площадь экспериментальной раны к 28-м суткам сократилась с 200 см2 до 0,3 ± 0,1 см2 (в 12,6 раза меньше, чем в группе контроля), зона задержки роста Staphylococcus aureus 209P составила 34,9 мм (что лишь на 3,9 мм меньше, чем при использовании йодопирона), а частота инфекционных осложнений и летальности были снижены до 10 и 5% соответственно.

The use of natural antimicrobial peptides with high antibacterial activity against most microorganisms, including antibioticresistant strains and polymicrobial associates (biological films), can be attributed to new methods of management of patients with burns. The experiment included 40 rats weighing 220–240 g, distributed into 4 groups depending on the treatment method:control (without treatment), wet-drying dressings with an antiseptic solution (iodopyron), “Levomekol” ointment, gel of rare acrylic polymers with natural antimicrobial peptides. The results were evaluated on the 4th, 7th, 14th and 28th days. The gel of rare-stitched acrylic polymers with natural antimicrobial peptides had the highest efficiency: the area of the experimental wound by the 28th day was reduced to 0.3 ± 0.1 cm2 (12.6 times less than in the control group), the growth retardation zone of Staphylococcus aureus 209P was 34.9 mm, which is only 3.9 mm less than when using iodopyron, and the frequency of infectious complications and mortality were minimal — 10 and 5 %, respectively.
MYXOMA OF THE HEART: MORPHOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, SURGICAL TREATMENT. A CLINICAL CASE OF VILLOUS MYXOMA OF THE LEFT ATRIUM
Authors: Артюх Л. , Ногинов В. , Склярова В. , Прохорычева А. , Гафиатулин М. , Соколова И. , Граматиков Д. , Карелина Н. , Ерина М.
Published: October 2023

Миксома — опухоль, представляющая собой самую распространенную нозологическую форму среди первичных новообразований сердца, обычно характеризующуюся своей доброкачественностью, но с нередкими проявлениями рецидивов. Миксомы составляют примерно половину всех первичных новообразований сердца, большинство из них встречаются в левом предсердии и лишь изредка прикрепляются к митральному клапану. Эти новообразования могут проявляться сочетанием обструкции кровотока, системной эмболизацией и конституциональными симптомами. Гендерные различия в структуре эпидемиологии миксом сердца говорят о следующем: заболевание чаще встречается преимущественно у женщин, нежели у мужчин. Морфологически миксомы сердца очень разнообразны и неоднородны. В статье подробно описаны виллезные миксомы сердца,которые наиболее часто фигурируют в структуре данной патологии. Приведены данные о локализации, макроскопическом и микроскопическом строении. Мы также представляем клинический случай отделения кардиохирургии Ленинградской областной клинической больницы. В данном обзоре также представлен клинический случай виллезной миксомы выявленной (при проведении ЧПЭхоКГ) и хирургически рецезированной, у пациентки 80 лет, в отделении кардиохирургии Ленинградской областной клинической больницы. Опухоль была хирургически резецирована и гистологически классифицирована как виллезная миксома.

Myxoma is a tumor, which is the most common nosological form among the primary neoplasms of the heart, usually characterized by its goodness, but with frequent manifestations of relapses. Myxomas account for about half of all primary neoplasms of the heart, most of them occur in the left atrium and only occasionally attach to the mitral valve. These neoplasms may be manifested by a combination of obstruction of blood flow, systemic embolization and constitutional symptoms. Gender differences in the structure of epidemiology of the heart mix indicate the following:the disease is more common mainly in women than in men. Morphologically, myxomas of the heart are very diverse and heterogeneous. The article describes in detail the villous myxomas of the heart, which most often appear in the structure of this pathology. Data on localization, macroscopic and microscopic structure are given. We also present a clinical case of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Leningrad Regional clinical hospital. Also, this review presents a clinical case of villous myxoma detected (during echocardiography) and surgically resected, in an 80-year-old patient, in the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Leningrad Regional clinical hospital. The tumor was surgically resected and histologically classified as a villous myxoma.
THE EFFECT OF KISSPEPTIN ON THE BEHAVIOR OF MALE RATS IN THE «OPEN FIELD» TEST
Authors: Полетаев В. , Шпильберг А. , Инюшкин А.
Published: October 2023

Цель работы — изучить характер поведенческих реакций крыс в тестовых заданиях при интраназальном введении кисспептина. Проанализировать влияние кисспептина на структуру поведения крыс в тесте «Открытое поле». В процессе работы использованы методы исследования: тестирование крыс в тесте «Открытое поле», методы математической статистики. В результате работы определено, что кисспептин оказывает модулирующее влияние на поведенческие реакции крыс в новых (стрессогенных) условиях. В проведенномисследовании с использованием тестовой установки «Открытое поле» получены новые данные об особенностях поведения крыс в условиях фармакологической активации кисспептинергических рецепторов. Отмечено, что кисспептин активизирует двигательную, исследовательскую активность, обладает противотревожным эффектом и положительно влияет на процессы пространственной памяти. Результаты, представленные в данной статье, позволяют уточнить механизмы гормонального действия рецепторов кисспептина на исследовательские реакции, уровень тревожности и память.

The aim of the work is to study the nature of the behavioral reactions of rats in test tasks with intranasal administration of kisspeptin. To analyze the effect of kisspeptin on the behavioral response of rats in the «Open Field» test. In the process of work, research methods were used: testing rats in the «Open Field» test, methods of mathematical statistics. As a result of the work, it was determined that kisspeptin affects the behavioral responses of rats in new (stressful) conditions. In the experiment conducted with the use of the Open Field test setup, new data were obtained on the behavioral characteristics of rats under conditions of pharmacological activation of kisspeptin-energy receptors. It is noted that kisspeptin activates motor, exploratory activity, causes an anti-anxiety effect and the likelihood of cases of memory infection. The results presented in this article indicate a high frequency of hormonal effects of kisspeptin receptors on exploratory responses, anxiety levels, and memory.
APPROACHES TO MODELING AUTISM IN ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Authors: Трактиров Д. , Мальсагова Э. , Муружева З. , Пестерева Н. , Карпенко М.
Published: October 2023

Среди психических расстройств у детей наиболее распространенными и социально значимыми являются синдром дефицита внимания с гиперактивностью (СДВГ) и расстройства аутистического спектра (РАС). Уже доказано, что РАС и СДВГ имеют ряд общих звеньев патогенеза и характеризуются некоторыми общими клиническими особенностями, но факторы, действие которых приводило бы к развитию СДВГ, РАС или СДВГ + РАС, еще не описаны, что обусловливает необходимость разработки животных моделей такого состояния. Многие исследовательские группы рассматривают РАС и СДВГ как полигенные заболевания. Однако выявление все новых и новых генов-кандидатов не приближает нас к пониманию вопроса их этиологии. Согласно современным представлениям, для развития РАС + СДВГ необходимо сочетанное действие, как минимум, генетического и церебрально-органического факторов, поэтому для моделирования основных симптомов данного состояния оптимально использовать препараты, вызывающие органическое поражение головного мозга у животных с генетически детерминированными нарушениями. При данных заболеваниях генетически детерминированные нарушения, главным образом, должны затрагивать моноаминергические нейромедиаторные системы, потому что именно они определяют течение всех фундаментальных для ЦНС процессов. В данном обзоре приводятся доводы в пользу того, что крысы с нокаутом гена — транспортера дофамина (генетический фактор) и развившимся вальпроатным синдромом (церебрально-органический фактор) могут быть использованы для изучения патогенеза РАС в сочетании с СДВГ.

Among neurodevelopmental disorders in children, the most common and socially significant are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It has already been proven that ASD and ADHD have a number of common components of pathogenesis and are characterized by some common clinical features, but the factors that would lead to the development of ADHD, ASD or ADHD + ASD have not yet been described, which necessitates the development of animal models of this condition. Many research groups consider ASD and ADHD as polygenic diseases. However, the identification of more and more new candidate genes does not bring us closer to understanding the etiology. According to modern concepts, the development of AS + ADHD requires a combined effect of at least a genetic and cerebro-organic factor, therefore, to model the main symptoms of this condition, it is optimal to use drugs that cause organic brain damage in animals with genetically determined disorders. In these diseases, genetically determined disorders should mainly affect monoaminergic neurotransmitter systems, because they determine the course of all fundamental processes for the CNS. This review argues that rats with knockout of the dopamine transporter gene (genetic factor) and developed valproate syndrome (cerebral-organic factor) can be used to study the pathogenesis of ASD combined with ADHD.
An Analysis of Mathematics Anxiety by Factors for Time, School, and Student Variables in High School
Authors:   The Korea Society Of Educational Studies In Mathematics, Choi Wonjong , Jang Yunsoo
Published: October 2023

This study investigated the differences in factors affecting mathematics anxiety among high school students based on time variables, school variables(grade, region, teaching format), and student variables(gender, college aspirations, academic achievement, career aspirations, elective math classes, parental involvement, private education). The ‘Mathematics Anxiety Factors Measurement Tool for High School Students’ was used to measure mathematics anxiety in one urban school and one rural school in September and December of 2022, as well as in March of 2023. The study included a total of 820 participants, and the collected data were analyzed using the SPSS 26.0 statistical program through independent samples t-tests, ANOVA, and simple regression analysis. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences in mathematics anxiety based on time variables. However, statistically significant differences were observed in mathematics anxiety factors related to the other three school variables and seven student variables. These research findings provide implications for applying appropriate support and educational methods tailored to students' specific situations.
KONTROVERSI KEWALIAN MARYAM (Analisis Kajian Qashash Al-Qur’an Kitab Tafsir Jami’ Al-Bayan)
Authors: Setiawan Agus , Arifin Ali Zainal , Nurjanah Ai Siti
Published: October 2023

Maryam adalah sosok wanita mulia yang Allah lebihkan diantara banyaknya para wanita. Maryam merupakan wanita yang dekat serta ta’at kepada Allah. Maryam adalah wanita suci sepanjang masa yang namanya disebutkan dalam Al-Qur’an sekaligus diabadikan menjadi salah satu nama surat dalam Al-Qur’an. Jiwa yang bersih dan ketekunan dalam beribadah menjadi salah satu sebab turunnya karamah Allah yang tidak pernah diberikan kepada seorangpun selainnya. Dengan banyaknya karamah yang Allah berikan, ada sebagian para ahli tafsir yang menganggapnya sebagai nabi perempuan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tentang kontroversi Kewalian Maryam menurut pendapat ahli tafsir. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah ketika menafsirkan ayat-ayat karamah Maryam dalam Al-Qur’an penulis menemukan banyak kontroversi para ahli tafsir tentang kewalian Maryam. Perbedaan pendapat itu muncul dari pemahaman mereka dalam menafsirkan ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an. Salah satunya dalam memahami QS. Maryam: 19. Sebagian muffasir ada yang berpendapat peristiwa tersebut sebagai nubuwwah (risalah kenabian) dan ada juga yang berpendapat bahwa peristiwa tersebut bukan sebuah nubuwwah melainkan petunjuk dan kehendak Allah SWT.
Indimap: Ferramenta integrada para monitoramento de desmatamento e queimadas em terras indígenas
Authors: Miranda José Mario Fraga , Negócio Yuri Feitosa , Marques Juan Cassio O. , Brito Samara da Silva , Pessoa Diego Ernesto Rosa
Published: October 2023

Indigenous lands offer a significant solution for preserving Brazilian forests, particularly amidst the alarming rise in deforestation driven by weakened environmental control policies. Recent data from the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM) reveals a disturbing 153% increase in deforestation on indigenous lands. To address this pressing issue, we present "INDIMAP," a public platform designed for civil society to monitor illicit deforestation events on indigenous territories. By utilizing publicly available databases from INPE, MAPBIOMAS, and DETER, the platform systematically identifies and disseminates deforestation information through a user-friendly portal and social media channels. This initiative aims to enhance visibility and comprehension of deforestation data, empowering civil society to advocate for positive changes and combat deforestation growth effectively. The success of INDIMAP holds the potential to safeguard Brazilian forests and foster sustainability for future generations.
Application Oriented Proposal to manage Scalable Video for the Next-Generation of Brazilian DTV Broadcasting System
Authors: Lobeiro Marcelo , Vaz Rodrigo Admir , Alves Luiz Gustavo Pacola , Fujimoto Hélio
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to introduce a new approach to play and control Scalable Video (high-quality video bitstream that also contains one or more subsets of bitstreams) in the next-generation Brazilian DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) system, called TV 3.0. While current Brazilian DTT system (TV 2.5) is oriented by channel selection, TV3.0 aims to adopt an application-oriented approach, in which TV context is driven by application. This new scenario will allow TV broadcaster to improve quality of video content by applying Video Scalability in the Brazilian middleware for interactive applications (named as DTV Play). This paper proposes an extension of DTV Play API and presents a proof-of-concept in which a DTV Play application is able to select the Scalable Video content mapped in MPD (Media Presentation Description), so that videos may be presented with better quality when Scalable Video BL (Basic layer) is combined with EL (Enhancement layers).
Effect of Microheterogeneous Environments on Reaction Rate: Theoretical Explanation through Different Models
Authors: Kumar Mandal Harasit
Published: October 2023

Microheterogeneous systems (typically micelles and reverse micelle systems) refer to aggregate systems in which different structural shapes are formed by amphiphiles in water or other similar media. Amphiphilic molecules undergo a self-assembly process known as micellization through hydrophobic or H-bonding interactions. The Microenvironment consisting surfactants changes the physicochemical behavior of the system and can catalyze or inhibit reaction rates. In addition, thermodynamic parameters such as standard enthalpy of activation, standard entropy of activation, energy of activation etc. may vary in this environment. Thus, for last few decades, the enormous interest among the researchers in the study of the effect of microheterogeneous environments on reaction rate. It is also challenging how to fit experimental results with different models. Every model has its own significance and limitations.
The Use of DFT-Based ab-initio Technique to Determine the Stability Difference in B2 Ti-PGM Compounds
Authors: Diale Ramogohlo , Nkomo Duduzile , Ngobe Bongani , Phasha Maje
Published: October 2023

In this chapter, the density functional theory (DFT) based first-principles approach is used to predict the underlying lattice properties associated with the phase transformation and stability of B2 phase in titanium-platinum group metal (Ti-PGM) compounds. This ab- initio technique provides a good platform to accurately explore phase stability variation between the successful Ti-PGM shape memory alloys (SMAs) (Ti50M50, M = Rh, Pd, Ir, Pt) and other B2 Ti-PGM compounds that do not show any shape memory effect (SME), such as Ti50Os50 and Ti50Ru50. The B2 TiFe, TiNi and TiAu have also been considered in this chapter in order to draw similarities and differences. Amongst the predicted results, the heat of formation was calculated to determine the thermodynamic stability, whereas the total densities of states were used to evaluate the electronic stability of these compounds. Insights on the mechanical stability of the B2 crystals were derived from the calculated elastic constants. Mechanical instability was revealed in some compounds, indicative of a possible phase transition responsible for the intrinsic shape memory character. Although an attempt to correlate this mechanical instability with imaginary frequencies established from the phonon dispersion curves is made, the correlation is not yet conclusive due to some discrepancies observed in TiNi.
Complementary or Alternative Plant Based Medicines and Its Active Constituents Responsible for Overall Therapeutic Efficacy
Authors: Mishra Rakhi , Dwivedi Binit
Published: October 2023

Complementary or Alternative Medicine, like Homeopathic medicine, is made from plant, animal, and mineral kingdoms and sometimes from biochemical substances. Most of the Homeopathic remedies come from plant-based drugs. The presences of the bioactive compound in the plants are responsible for the overall therapeutic efficacy of Homeopathic medicines. The presence of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenols in plant drugs acts as a natural source of antioxidant substances of high importance. The concentration of these bioactive compounds and their antioxidant activity indicates that these compounds contribute to the intense antioxidant activity of Homeopathic drugs. The scope of the present research is to provide detailed information on plant-based Homeopathic medicines containing specific active compounds, which justify their typical medicinal usage in Homeopathy. It is one of the big reasons for the cure and healing properties of Complementary or Alternative Medicine medicines.
How Digital Twins Is Being Used in Industry 4.0
Authors: Lopes da Silva Thiago , Chagas Urbano
Published: October 2023

The impact of the 4th industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, has generated innovations that help industrial automation, promoting the digitization of activities and processes that result in increased productivity, competitiveness, improved quality of products created, and increased capacity for companies to invoke through the use of technologies such as smart cities, energy, oil and gas, Internet of things, digital and auditory manufacturing, digital twins and systems integration, among the most diverse areas inserted in Industry 4.0. This chapter will present a summary of how the most diverse industry sectors such as smart cities, oil, gas sector, energy and other areas are applying digital twins as a tool to support the digitization of companies.
Technology Adoption for Entrepreneurs
Authors: Imdad Huma
Published: October 2023

The paper analyzes the impact of adoption of technology on the entrepreneurs based on a qualitative analysis, by utilizing interviews conducted with respect to 12 entrepreneurs. The study showed that there are great many advantages of technology adoption as it helps in better marketing approach and in reaching maximum number of customers. Moreover, it offers entrepreneurs with opportunities to initiate their businesses with minimum resources, which makes it easy to overcome business risks and threats.
Effect of Anxiety on Emotional Intelligence among Working Women and Housewives
Authors: Ali Humaira , Farah Farah
Published: October 2023

The current study aimed to examine the effects of anxiety on emotional intelligence among working women and housewives. Moreover, this study was conducted in district Swabi before this study there were no studies conducted on these variables, it will also find out the relationship of these variables. Cross-sectional design was used to collect the data from working women and housewives of district Swabi. The sample (N=100) comprised 50(50.0%) working women and 50(50.0%) housewives of district Swabi, informed consent was taken and questionnaires were filled including Beck anxiety inventory and Schutte self-report emotional intelligence test. Working women scored high on emotional intelligence (t=2.41, p=01), and house wife scored high on the anxiety scale (t=2.02, p=.04), moreover this study showed that emotional intelligence has a significant strongly negative correlation with anxiety (r=.85, p<.05). The findings of the study showed that working women were more emotionally intelligent during fulfilling their responsibilities as compared to housewives. From this piece of work, it is concluded that housewives' intervention-based program should arrange to manage their life problems and responsibilities.
Environment of Crimes at Community Level A Facilitator to Juvenile Militancy in District Swat
Authors: Ali Sajjad , Ullah Asad , Gul Rais , Muhammad Badshah
Published: October 2023

This research paper focuses on investigating the relationship between the overall crime environment and juvenile engagement in militant activities. The study involved interviews with all 83 juveniles who had been released from the Mishal Institute for the Rehabilitation of Juvenile Militants, employing a three-level Likert scale for data collection. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test to assess the correlation between various factors under consideration. The findings revealed a significant association between juvenile militancy and several key variables, including residing in rural areas, local community members' involvement in criminal activities, family members' participation in criminal acts, challenges in adapting to the community environment, recurrent government force raids, detentions of community members by security forces, encouragement of criminal behavior by locals, severe penalties imposed on community members, training of children to break the law, and the influence of friends involved in criminal activities. Based on these insights, the study recommends several strategies to address and mitigate violent crimes among juveniles. These strategies encompass raising awareness in communities, revitalizing the family institution to ensure proper child upbringing, resolving disputes effectively, and implementing socio-economic interventions to address economic disparities. These measures collectively contribute to the prevention and control of juvenile engagement in militant activities, fostering a safer and more harmonious society.
Deconstructing the Fable of Inclusive National Identity in Pakistan Account of Dwindling Kalasha Indigenous Identity in Chitral Authors
Authors: Baig Mohsin Ali
Published: October 2023

Ideological and Cultural identities are commonly observed as a few of the integral facets of human societal identity variables, but in Pakistan, ideological alterations are oftentimes equated as binary to the commonly shared notion of Islamic identity. The animistic ideological identity of the Kalasha community in Chitral holds a global prominence and recognition that dates back to centuries, but in recent decades their indigenous identity and norms have been under a consistent spell of exclusivist identity projection, leaving their distinctive identity norms and animistic cultural values at the peril of hovering extinction. The study initially builds on the ongoing religiously influenced national identity formation in Pakistan aiming further to highlight the systematic causes of the Kalasha community's endangered indigenous identity decline, using the lens of Identity Subordination theory’. The paper aims to unveil how exclusive identity formation through incentivized stratagems is being perpetuated against the community by the dominant religious Sunni (Clerical) group. The paper finally proposes the need for the adoption and implementation of inclusive attitudes and actions, along with much-needed measures both at the grassroots and state level for combatting the ethno-terrorism carried out against the Kalasha identity and indigenous culture.
Role of Jirga in Social Integration of Rural Farmers with Reference to Disputes Settlement in Water Distribution Practices
Authors: Rahman Habib ur , Jawad Muhammad , Sarir Saima , Khan Naushad
Published: October 2023

The present study was conducted in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, with the intention of learning more about the function of Jirga in fostering social integration through the means of dispute resolution within the farming community with special focus on water distribution practices. The study found that a highly significant association was ascertained between role of Jirga in social integration and water distribution practice statements i.e., water distribution at clan level disrupted water cycle, Jirga allocate water rights among farming and non-farming community, hydrological changes and water lagging resultantly evoked for practicing Jirga, disputes over irrigation water among farming community could be addressed through Jirga, Jirga play role in rehabilitation of irrigation related infrastructure, Jirga maintain the unwritten roles of water distribution among the farming community, water is not stored for future disasters (water stress) for irrigation purposes among farming community, and there are unwritten water distribution rules developed by local community regarding water distribution for irrigation purposes. Thus, a holistic and institutionalized approach is the order of the day by disseminating the role of Jirga among social services providers, farming communities and conflict mediators through print, electronic and social media. Moreover, some micro and macro level policy recommendations were also highlighted based on the present study.
Preoperative Education Against Anxiety on Patient Pre Retinal Ablasio Surgery at The Eye Hospital Invitation Surabaya
Authors: Dewi Retno Puspitosari  , Suhartini  , Nurhidayah
Published: October 2023

Retinal detachment is a disease of decreased vision due to the separation of the retinal cone cells and rod cells from the retinal epithelial cells.  The most common response in preoperative patients is anxiety.  Preoperative anxiety can cause palpitations, palpitations, feeling like fainting, increased blood pressure, and increased pulse pressure.  The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of providing preoperative education on anxiety in preoperative retinal detachment patients at Undaan Eye Hospital, Surabaya.  The research design was a quasi-experimental study with a one group pre-test – post-test design approach.  The results showed that the patient's anxiety level before being educated was half of the respondents with severe anxiety, the anxiety level after being educated was almost half of the respondents who had no anxiety and mild anxiety.  Based on SPSS calculations using the dependent sample t-test, the value of p = 0.000 (<0.05) is obtained at the sig.(2.tailed) value.  So, there is a difference in the level of anxiety before and after being given education to preoperative retinal detachment patients at the Undaan Eye Hospital, Surabaya.  This means that the education given to preoperative retinal detachment patients is effective in reducing anxiety levels.  The conclusion of this research is that there is effectiveness in providing education on anxiety levels at the Mata Undaan Hospital, Surabaya.
Changes In Astigmatisma Before And After Pterygium Surgery At Undaan Eye Hospital, Surabaya
Authors: Eko Dian Hs  , Agus Priyanto  , Achmad Parjiko Adji Sanjaya
Published: October 2023

Pterygium is a common external ocular disease with a prevalence ranging between 0.7% and 33% globally. The disease is described as a wing-shaped, fibrovascular lesion that traverses the nasal or temporal limbs. This study aims to determine changes in astigmatism before and after pterygium surgery at the Undaan Eye Hospital in Surabaya. The population in this study were all pterygium sufferers who had changes in astigmatism before and after surgery at the Undaan Eye Hospital Polyclinic, Surabaya. The sample of 47 people was selected using probability sampling with the type "simple random sampling" or random sample. The instrument in this study used an observational sheet. The results of the study using the Mann-Whitney statistical test showed that the mean value before pterygium surgery was 3.89 and after pterygium surgery 1. 38. Through the Mann-Whitney test, it shows that there are changes in astigmatism before and after the pterygium surgery is carried out. Based on the significance value (p value), the value obtained is 0.000 < α (0.05), meaning that Ha is accepted or there is a change in astigmatism before and after pterygium surgery. The implication of this study is that pterygium surgery affects astigmatism changes.
The Relationship Between Role Overload and Work Stress in Nurses at Muhammadiyah General Hospital Bandung, Tulungagung District
Authors: Anik Nuridayanti  , Nurhidayah  , Jajuk Winarni
Published: October 2023

Nurses are health workers who play a very important role in health services. Therefore the workload of a nurse is very heavy. A nurse who has to carry out her duties for the patient's recovery, on the other hand, the nurse's own psychological state must be maintained. These conditions can cause feelings of depression and stress in nurses. The heavier the workload of a nurse, the higher the level of work stress. The type of research used is correlational analytic with cross sectional approach. The population of 58 respondents and a sample of 50 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The independent variable is role overload and the dependent variable is work stress. Collecting data using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Spearman rank test with a significance of p <0.05.The results showed that most of the respondents had a heavy workload as many as 36 respondents (72%). Most of the respondents had moderate stress as many as 27 respondents (54%). Based on the Spearman test, it is known that the significance value or Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000, because the value of Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 < less than p=0.05, it means that there is a significant relationship between workload and work stress. It was concluded that there was a relationship between role overload and work stress on nurses at Muhammadiyah General Hospital Bandung Tulungagung . It is recommended for further researchers to look at the workload not only from the patient aspect, but also other aspects such as the level of expertise of nurses, organizational aspects and the work environment of nurses in order to obtain a more comprehensive picture of the workload of nurses.
Effectiveness of Health Education about Personal Hygiene on the Personal Hygiene Behavior of Young Women at the Darussalam Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Titik Juwariyah  , Agus Priyanto  , M.Khoirudin
Published: October 2023

Personal hygiene is a person's efforts to maintain personal hygiene to obtain physical and psychological well-being. Personal hygiene is needed to prevent various diseases. One way to prevent the spread of disease caused by personal hygiene is by providing health education. The aimed of this research to determine the effect of health education about personal hygiene on the personal hygiene behavior of young women. The design used Quasy experimental using a one group pre-post test design approach. The sample in the research was 79 respondents taken using purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the Willcoxon Signed Rank Test with significance α  <0.05. The results of the study showed that before being given health education, the majority of personal hygiene behavior was adequate, 59 respondents (74.5%) and personal hygiene behavior after health education showed that almost all 71 respondents (89.8%) had good personal hygiene behavior. The results of further analysis showed that there was a significant difference in personal hygiene behavior between before and after health education (p-value=0.000; α <0.05). Health education can change respondents' behavior towards personal hygiene in young women, so it is recommended that the public pay more attention to personal hygiene to avoid various diseases, especially skin diseases.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Peserta Didik tentang Materi Bangun Datar dengan Menggunakan Media Powerpoint Interaktif Berbasis Aplikasi Canva pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Kelas 1 SDN 6 Cakranegara Tahun Pelajaran 2022-2023
Authors: Wulandari Dhea Rizki , Intiana Siti Rohana Hariana , Najat Safinatun
Published: October 2023

This research applies learning using interactive PowerPoint media from the Canva application to the mathematics subject of plane figures so as to help students understand and remember the material being taught. The aim of this research is: 1) to describe how to apply interactive PowerPoint learning media based on the Canva application in mathematics learning on plane figures, class I at SDN 6 Cakranegara. 2) describe the increase in success in implementing interactive PowerPoint learning media from the Canva application in mathematics learning on plane material, class I SDN 6 Cakranegara. This research procedure was carried out in two cycles, each cycle having 4 stages, namely planning, acting, observing and reflecting. This research was conducted at SDN 6 Cakranegara with a total of 34 participants. The data collection techniques used are observation and tests. Based on the results of research on teacher activities, student activities and student learning outcomes have improved for the better. The research results show: 1) the application of interactive PowerPoint media based on the Canva application in mathematics learning on plane material shows an average percentage of completeness of 70.58%, when compared to before the application of the media which was 20.58%.
Project-based learning: a pedagogical adaptation for socio-organizational innovation and development
Authors: Bolaños Garita Rolando
Published: October 2023

This text reviews the theoretical and contextual background that influenced the inclusion of a sequential proposal in subject 04056 of the Bachelor's Degree in Management Sciences at UNED-Costa Rica as a simulator mechanism of an indispensable reality to be approached investigatively by the students. The aim is to develop epistemological skills following the Pedagogical Model established by this educational institution. In this way, it is clear the existence of a theoretical background that reaffirms the value of Project Based Learning. However, its practicality and impact lie in the fact that it needs to be delineated (technically and instrumentally) from the contour of Management Sciences and not only replicating what has been achieved from other social sciences. This is insofar as the aim is to effectively train researching and innovative people capable of understanding and having a positive impact on the organizational, national, or international environment in which they are inserted.
И отново: към какво няма интерес естетическата незаинтересованост? (Шопенхауер след Хобс)
Authors: Kassabov Ognian
Published: October 2023

The article retraces a broader context for the emergence of the notions driving the disputed idea of aesthetic disinterestedness, first, by looking at how Shaftesbury aimed to counter Hobbes’s concept of desire as an individual-centred, unsatisfiable drive to possess. In a second step, the article maps those tensions onto tensions within Schopenhauer’s aesthetics and metaphysics (usually classed in a quite different tradition of thinking), where we meet a notoriously extreme version of disinterestedness. The article argues that to make sense of it, it is worthwhile to interpret Schopenhauer’s contrast between a desire-driven, growth-seeking everyday life and the calm repose of aesthetic contemplation as a radical version of an opposition to the emerging capitalist lifeworld that put its mark onto aesthetics as it shaped itself as a self-standing discipline through the 18th–19th centuries.