bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Freedom and Happiness: Does Freedom Make People Happy?
Authors: Clarke Simon
Published: June 2022

The article analyzes the relationship between freedom and happiness, in particular whether freedom makes people happy. The problem of freedom and happiness in the modern world affects the life of every person. Utilitarians argue that freedom, understood as the absence of constraints, increases people's happiness, as J. S. Mill argued in On Liberty. More recently there have been a number of empirical studies examining whether happiness levels are higher in societies that have more liberty. These studies are critically examined and some of the difficulties of establishing whether it is liberty or some other closely-related phenomena, such as democracy or development, that cause happiness are discussed. The article presents data from Freedom House and the Happy Planet Index to attempt to determine the effect of liberty on happiness. This enables us to determine the place of freedom in the hierarchy of values and understand its place in society and its significance for the individual.
The People and the Nation: Populism and Ethno-Territorial Politics in Europe, edited by Reinhard Heinisch, Emanuele Massetti, and Oscar Mazzoleni. London and New York: Routledge, 2019. xii, 312 pp. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351265560.
Authors: Jilavyan Svetlana
Published: June 2022

At the present stage of European integration, a comparative analysis of the various dimensions of peoples and nations, populism and ethno-territorial politics in Europe is of great importance. The future of European integration, scenarios and models of its development have always been in the focus of attention not only of politicians, but also of political scientists, sociologists and other scientists. The topic of populism has received fairly wide coverage in international and European political science in recent years, it is even appropriate to talk about the explosive nature of interest in this topic in connection with the events of the 2010s in the political party field of European countries and the United States. However, it is obvious that it is necessary to consider populism and right-wing populism in a complex perspective, both at the general theoretical level and at the more specific level of certain incidents. This is explained by the very uniqueness of the European project, which has no equal among regional integration associations in terms of the degree of integration of its member countries. At the same time, today the EU is faced with many problems that, according to some experts, are of an existential nature. The most striking evidence of this is the outcome of the referendum in the UK on leaving the EU. The growth of Euroscepticism and nationalist sentiments is expressed today in the EU countries in a truly triumphant procession of populist parties of the right and left (Heinisch and Mazzoleni 2016, 1-18; Heinisch and Mazzoleni 2017, 105-122). This phenomenon in modern Europe is due to several interconnected phenomena both in essence and in time.
A Case Study on Avbahuka w.s.r to Frozen Shoulder
Authors: Neha Uniyal  , Pankaj Kumar Sharma  , Sunil Gupta  , Shishir Prasad
Published: June 2022

Avbahuka is a disease caused by vitiation of Vatadosha in the Ansa Pradesha or Ansa Sandhi (shoulder joint). It affects the Bahugata Siras by constricting them, further causing Shoola (pain), and Bahupraspanditahara (stiffness) causing restriction in the motion of shoulder joint. The symptomatology of disease Avbahuka closely resembles frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis in modern medical science. The hallmark sign of this disease is severe pain especially when the patient moves the affected arm. Also, gradually there is restriction in the range of motion of shoulder joint. This is a disease that highly hampers one’s way of living by causing hindrances in personal and professional life both. So, there is a need to find immediate relief as well as long lasting effective treatment for the patient. The present single case study was done to evaluate the efficacy of Agnikarma and Balamoolghanvati in the treatment of disease Avbahuka. The study was carried out at Shalya Tantra OPD of Gurukul Campus, Haridwar, Uttarakhand. A female patient came up with complaint of pain and stiffness along with loss of motion of right shoulder joint since last 1 year. After taking the history and doing the necessary investigations she was diagnosed as a case of frozen shoulder. Agnikarma and Balamoolghanvati was advised to patient for duration of 2 months. Proper assessment before, during and after treatment was done with follow up period of 1 month. Patient got significant relief just after the treatment only and after 15 days the range of motion gradually increased without much pain in the joint. The symptoms almost got dwindled after the 2 months of study with contentment to the patient.
A Comparative Pharmaceutical and Analytical Study of Shodhita Guggulu in Different Shodhana Media w.s.r. to Estimation of Guggulsterone Isomers (E&Z)
Authors: K.G Purushotham  , K Shruthan  , Gopakumaran K  , M Harshitha  , G.B Rohith Krishnan
Published: June 2022

To eliminate the poisonous character and to increase the therapeutic efficacy, the texts have advocated Shodhana for Guggulu before their therapeutic application. Methodology: A comparative pharmaceutical analytical study of Shodhitha Guggulu purified by four different Shodhana methods with special reference to the comparative analytical study of Guggulsterone isomers E & Z by HPLC method. Heating and dissolving in four different Shodhana media is followed in the current study. Four types of Shodhita Guggulu got after pharmaceutical study by using four different Shodhana media. Guduchi kwatha Shodhita Guggulu (GKSG), Triphala kwatha Shodhita Guggulu (TKSG), Gomutra Shodhita Guggulu (GMSG), Nirgundi Swarasa with Haridra Choorna Shodhita Guggulu (NHSG). The essential analytical studies as per API were conducted and a comparative study was done. The yield of Shodhita guggulu was more in TKSG (79.6%) followed by (NHSG) which (71.6%), (GKSG) 68.8%, And the least yield (GMSG) Total 156g of Shodhita guggulu yielded by 62.4% o. The analytical profiles of Shuddha guggulu varied in 4 different samples.

In the comparative analytical parameters of four Shodhitha guggulu by HPLC with special reference to Guggulsterone isomer E was found highest to lowest in GKSG (0.084%), NHSG (0.0697%), GMSG (0.0074%) & TKSG (0.006%) respectively.

The analytical study of Guggulsterone isomer Z was found highest in both sample GKSG (0.39%) & NHSG (0.39%). And the second highest value got in GMSG (0.194%) and the least value of Guggulsterone Z was noted in TKSG (0.008%).

Conclusion: Considering the active ingredient Guggulsterone isomer E; the best sample among the four different Shodhita Guggulu in the present study is Guduchi Kwatha Shodhita Guggulu. And when considering the therapeutic efficacy by Guggulsterone isomer Z; both Guduchi Kwatha Shodhita and Nirgundi Swarasa with Haridra Choorna Shodhita Guggulu are the best among the present study samples.
A Review Article on Vishopadrava Chikitsa with special reference to Brihathrayee
Authors: Mouneshwari
Published: June 2022

Ayurveda is oldest medical science known to mankind and mainly aims at healthy living and long life unlike other medical science which simply focus on the treatment of diseases and secondary disorders. In a Visa (poisoning) condition not diagnosed properly or no treated in properly in their earlier stages it will leads manifestation of Visopadrava (secondary disorders). Visopadrava plays very important role in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of the diseases. Hence in the present article effort is made to understand the concept of Visopadrava with betterment approach proper treatment and Pathya-Apathya.
Clinical Efficacy of Sahacharadi Tail Basti in Management of Pcos - A Case Study
Authors: Snehal Akhare  , Rajesh Raut  , Vidya Dole  , Karuna Dongre
Published: June 2022

Menstrual irregularities, acne, obesity are the most common reproductive health problems that adolescent girls are facing in present era. The most debilitating underlaying disorder that causes these problems is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Initially PCOS was related to infertility only but now it is clearly established that in many it starts with puberty and ends with menopause. The associated endocrine and metabolic abnormalities with PCOS play an important role in causing not only infertility but also put women at an increased risk of type II diabetes mellitus, chronic heart disease, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia and obesity. So, it is very important to treat this condition not only from infertility point of view but otherwise also at the earliest to prevent the above-mentioned risks. Basti is one of the Panchakarma procedure in which medicine is administered in the form of Kwatha or Sneha through anal region or urinary or vaginal region. Basti chikitsa is the most effective treatments of Artavapvyapad.  A 19yrs old female patient approached the OPD complaining of irregular menses, acne, obesity, hair fall and weakness. USG abdomen scan revealed as a PCOS. Patient took lots of allopathic treatment for it but didn’t get relief, so she wanted to take Ayurvedic treatment. Hence, she was treated as per Ayurvedic basic line of treatment of Aartavavyapad. She was administrated Sahacharadi tail basti for 7 days along with Chandraprabha vati and Aarogyavardhini vati. After such two cycles of Basti chikitsa from next month menses were regular. In follow up after 6 months all symptoms were subsided and scan revealed absence of PCOS. During this treatment patient did not report any negative effects suggesting progression of disease. An attempt has been made for successful management of PCOS in adolescence age to relieve her symptoms.
Use of Construction Information Modelling Technology to Study the Relationship between the Shape of the Public Hospital Building and the Economic Feasibility
Authors:   Professor, Department of Architecture, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt, Zaki Mahmoud Ahmed
Published: June 2022

With the great development that is taking place in the methods of treatment and diagnosis, it had to be accompanied by a similar development in the planning and design of hospitals and management, and with this development it must be emphasized that there is no single fixed direction for the design of hospitals, if the hospital for the doctor is a place of work, experience and research, it is for the patient the refuge and shelter where he hopes to heal, and therefore the humanity of the hospital building is considered a necessity of treatment and therefore it is a basic design, In view of the continuous development in health and medical care, which requires the use of different spaces depending on the development of its equipment and machinery, the design of the hospital should allow sufficient flexibility to change and replace the use of vacuums as needed, by studying the design standards of hospitals it was noted that the distribution of areas of the hospital elements and the functional relationships described and the nature of communication between them, from departments (internal residence - clinical departments - departments of support services) Affecting the shape of the building and the shape of the building affects the technical feasibility study that affects the final decision on the economic feasibility of the hospital and through this study we will analyse the shape of the building and its impact on the reduction of cost by knowing the feasibility study and analysis of the impact of the form on the cost and from there to the knowledge of the elements of the cost of the building and to apply this analysis through an applied study in two different forms in distribution and have the same survey program and comparative work in terms of the most cost stages of the building From (tiles - columns - interior and exterior walls) and knowing the best form in terms of horizontal and vertical distribution by using BIM technology to draw and account for both growths through the program Revit where it is the latest technology used in the preparation of architectural drawings and the work of inventory of all construction elements.
Misinformation in Germany During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Leuker Christina , Eggeling Lukas Maximilian , Fleischhut Nadine , Gubernath John , Gumenik Ksenija , Hechtlinger Shahar , Kozyreva Anastasia , Samaan Larissa , Hertwig Ralph
Published: June 2022

During the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been exposed to vast amounts of misinformation. This “infodemic” has undermined key behavioural and pharmacological measures to contain the pandemic. In a cross-sectional survey of residents of Germany, we investigated the perceived prevalence of misinformation, the strategies people reported using to discern between true and false information, and individual differences in beliefs in misinformation at three time points from June 2020 to February 2021 (N = 3324). We observed four main results. First, there was an increase in the perceived prevalence of misinformation over time. Second, the most believed false claims included that the virus is no worse than the flu and that the EU has approved dangerous vaccines. Third, belief in misinformation was associated with support for the far-right AfD party; reliance on tabloids, neighbours and social media for information; lower levels of education; and migration background. Fourth, only about half of the respondents reported using strategies such as checking for consistency between different sources to identify misinformation. These results can inform the development of interventions, such as boosting the ability to discern accurate from misleading information, or enriching specific environments (e.g., neighbourhoods with high rates of migration) with accessible and high-quality information.
Hubungan Diantara Kebimbangan dan Pencapaian Prestasi Sukan Golf di Akademi Golf Sabah
Authors: Jumip Lorince Bin , Muhamad Tajul Arifin
Published: June 2022

Kebimbangan merupakan emosi yang normal bagi setiap manusia. Tahap kebimbangan setiap orang adalah berbeza. Dalam konteks kajian ini, kebimbangan dibahagikan kepada tiga subdimensi iaitu kebimbangan somatik, kebimbangan kognitif dan keyakinan diri. Kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk mengkaji hubungan kebimbangan dan pencapaian prestasi sukan golf di Akademi Golf Sabah. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada 60 orang atlet golf yang bernaung di bawah Akademi Golf Sabah. Mereka terdiri daripada 33 orang lelaki dan 27 orang perempuan. Sampel yang dipilih berumur di antara 16 dan 19 tahun serta mempunyai handikap 00 sehingga 24, iaitu kelayakan untuk menyertai sesuatu pertandingan golf. Data kajian dikumpulkan menggunakan borang soal selidik. Borang soal selidik yang digunakan ialah model Competitive State Anxiety Inventory (CSAI-2). Reka bentuk kajian yang digunakan ialah kajian penerokaan atau Exploratory Design. Borang soal selidik tersebut diberikan kepada responden sehari sebelum masa pertandingan. Analisis deskriptif yang melibatkan min dan sisihan piawai digunakan untuk kajian ini. Dapatan kajian bagi subdimensi kebimbangan kognitif, kebimbangan somatik dan keyakinan diri adalah seperti berikut; skor bagi kognitif ialah (M=3.48; SP=1.31), somatik (M=3.04; SP=1.35) dan keyakinan diri (M=3.54; SP=1.25). Kesimpulannya, hubungan kebimbangan dan pencapaian prestasi sukan golf setiap responden adalah konsisten.
ASSOCIATION OF STAT4 RS7574865 POLYMORPHISM WITH THE RISK OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DEVELOPMENT AND ITS CLINICAL CHARACTESTICS
Authors: Goncharova R. I. , Kuzhir T. D. , Sinyavskaya E. S.
Published: June 2022

A cohort of 287 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) showed that molecular variants (minor T allele and homozygous TT genotype) of the STAT4 rs7574865 polymorphic locus increase the risk of RA development and impact the clinical characteristics of pathological process. Specifically, these variants are associated with high disease activity (р = 0.0023) and III-IV roentgenologic stages of the disease, as well as with grade 2 functional impairment in RA patients in case of disease duration more than 5 years. The revealed association of molecular variants of the studied STAT4 rs7574865 locus with clinical RA characteristics indicates that STAT4 rs7574865 polymorphism is an effective marker of an increased risk of RA development in the population of the Republic of Belarus.
CERTAIN ASPECTS OF GENETIC PREPOSITION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMBINED AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES IN CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Aksyonova E. A. , Solntsava A. V. , Ivanova A. S. , Volkova N. V. , Sukalo A. V. , Davydenko O. G.
Published: June 2022

Genotyping of 64 children of the main group with combined with type 1 diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes) autoimmune diseases (autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) and/or celiac disease) and 135 pediatric patients of the comparison group with isolated type 1 diabetes mellitus was performed by predictor gene alleles not related to HLA: CT60 (+6230G>A) (rs3087243), c.49A>G (rs231775) of the cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA4) gene, c.1858C>T

(rs2476601) of the tyrosine phosphatase lymphocyte (PTPN22) gene, a microsatellite repeat in exon 5 of the gene of non-canonical histocompatibility class I MICA molecules. In patients with combined AIT type 1 diabetes mellitus, an association was established between the c.49AA genotype (rs231775) and the A allele at the CT60 (+6230G>A) (rs3087243) loci of the CTLA4 gene with the risk of transient antibodies to gliadin. In all groups of patients, the MICA 5.1 STR allele prevailed. The presence of the MICA A5.1/ A5.1 homozygous genotype in patients with type 1 diabetes doubles (OR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.0003-4.5321, P = 0.0499) the risk of AIT development.
POLYMORPHISM OF APPLE SCAB VENTURIA INAEQUALIS IN BELARUS
Authors: Kazlouskaya Z. A. , Hashenka T. A. , Kandratsenak J. G. , Martsinkevich T. M.
Published: June 2022

Study of Venturia inaequalis (Cooke) Wint. polymorphism causing apple scab is due to the need to elaborate and implement breeding programs allowing to develop highly resistant apple varieties and systems of phytosanitary protection against the pathogen. The objects of research were 125 V.inaequalis monoisolates isolated in pure culture from the affected apple leaves of 31 varieties of various genetic and geographical origins, growing in the collection orchard of the Institute for Fruit Growing. The study aimed to define the morphological and genetic structure of apple scab pathogen populations. Differences between scab isolates were identified by the growth pattern and a complex of morphological characters that made it possible to divide them into three morphotypes. The study of the morphocultural characters of scab isolates made it possible to determine the diversity of isolated strains that will be used to

create artificial infectious backgrounds. The method of DNA fragment analysis of V.inaequalis monospore isolates using

SSR markers allowed to identify high allelic polymorphism in the population of the apple scab causative agent — 218

alleles were identified due to the presence of a sexual process in the pathogen’s life cycle. A high degree of genetic

diversity of the apple scab causative agent was identified both within the population and a group of strains isolated

from the same variety.
MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME STRUCTURE OF MACROSIPHUM ALBIFRONS ESSIG, 1911 — A DANGEROUS PEST OF LUPINE
Authors: Levykina S. S. , Voronova N. V. , Bandarenka Y. V.
Published: June 2022

This work provides information on the assembly, annotation, and results of the structural analysis of the Macrosiphum albifrons mitochondrial genome. The mitochondrial genome of M. albifrons has an ancestral ability and a deviation towards the content of adenine bases in their saturation region of repeats. The presence of a complete set of tRNAs was shown, in 14 of which the paired bases are aberrant.
Outcome of Malleable Penile Implant and End Stage of Erectile Dysfunction Single Centre Experience
Authors: Jan Mir Abid , Khan Ishan , Tariq Kifayat , Opal Samiullah , Naveed Naveed , Samiullah Ikram
Published: June 2022

Background: The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is typically the preferred implant for Peronei’s disease (PD) and malleable penile prostheses (MPPs) have been discouraged.

Objective: To share experience of malleable penile implant in younger patients at institute of kidney disease Peshawar in a developing country.

Materials and Methods: Total of 24 Patients were included in this study who underwent malleable penile prosthesis surgery from July 2017 till June 2020 were included. They all counseled thoroughly regarding procedure, success statistics, possible complications and post-operative follow up. During follow up any problem if occurred and satisfaction documented. Data analysis done with SPSS version 22.

Results: mean age of 31.7 (27-65) years were included. The most common etiology of ED was vasculogenic (n=10, 41.7%). The comorbidities found were diabetes mellitus and hypertension in 12.5% each (n=3), these patients had no comorbidities (n=18, 75%). The mean size of penile prosthesis was 11.79mm (ranged from 9.5-13mm). We had four patients (16.7%) with unconsummated marriage due to ED. The post-operative problems noted were penile numbness (n=4, 16.7%), retarded ejaculation (n=4, 16.7%), penile pain (n=3, 12.55), hematoma (n=1, 4.2%) and lower urinary tract symptoms (n=1, 4.2%). Most of these patients were fully satisfied (n=15, 62.5%), some were partially satisfied (n=7, 29.2%), only two patients were not satisfied (8.3%) while all patients had their partner satisfaction with malleable penile prosthesis. Inappropriately, patients had presented initially to urologist, rest of all 24 patients were initially treated by quacks, general practitioners, homeopaths, spiritual healers, dermatologists, gynecologists and psychiatrists. All patients had no sense about erectile dysfunction. Patients have idea about discussion of specific field consultant. Their doctor only deal with urology, kidney and bladder pathologies.

Conclusion: Malleable penile prosthesis has great success rate in end point erectile dysfunction with acceptable complication rate. E.D is a global problem. There has been an incredible ignorance in the public about proper referral and management of Sexual dysfunction. Herbal medications are marginally effective and management of erectile dysfunction.
Systemic Review of Open Abdomen versus Primary Closure after Emergency Laparotomy for Peritonitis: Experience in Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex, Nowshera, Pakistan.
Authors: Shahzad Muddasar , Ahmad Kamran , Ghani Fazal , Khan Kamran Hakeem
Published: June 2022

Objective: In secondary peritonitis patients, optimal management after index laparotomy is poorly defined. Although an open abdomen or temporary abdominal closure with planned relaparotomy is used to reassess bowel viability or contamination severity, recent studies show that primary abdominal closure has comparable morbidity and mortality. The differences between Open Abdomen (OP) and Primary Closure (PC) after emergent laparotomy are examined in this study.

Material and Methods: A systemic review on open abdomen versus primary closure after emergency laparotomy for peritonitis from January 2017 to December 2021 were analyzed. This systemic review was conducted in the department of surgical Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical complex, Nowshera, Pakistan with approval from the hospital ethical and research committee. The study enrolled 200 patients who met the eligibility requirements. A lottery method was used to divide the patients into two groups at random. Patients with secondary peritonitis requiring emergent laparotomy were identified (N = 200) using the Premier database at a quaternary level. Mannheim Peritonitis Index, lactate, and vasopressor requirement were used to perform propensity matching for PC (n = 100; 65%) or OA (n = 100; 35%). A total of 200 closely matched pairs (PC: OA) were examined.

Results: About 65 percent of the 200 women patients enrolled in the study had an emergency laparotomy (mean age of 52.2 years). Only one relaparotomy was performed on 100 (65.0%) of the (O.A) patients, while 35 (35.0%) had multiple reoperations. Overnight (4 pm–4 am) laparotomies had more temporary closures with O.A (35.0 percent OA vs. 65.0 percent PC, p = 0.05) than daytime laparotomies. Surgical subspecialties performed PC in 82.1 percent of laparotomies, compared to 35.0 percent (p 0.0002) of acute care surgeons. Postoperative complications and n-100 (65.0 percent vs. 35.0 percent, p = 0.0002), mortality (18.0 percent vs. 09.2 percent, p = 0.005), and a longer median length of stay (12 vs. 12 days p = 0.0001) were all higher in OA patients.

Conclusion: The study's systemic review revealed that compared to PC, the complications, mortality rates, and costs associated with OA were significantly higher. Given these findings, more research is needed to determine appropriate OA indications.
Optimizing Time Complexity of Searching Operation: A Noble Algorithm
Authors:   VIT Bhopal University, Tiwari Divyanshu
Published: June 2022

By the passage of time , there are many searching algorithm and data structure evolved to make basic operations more efficient with respect to time and space complexity like storing, searching, deleting the data and they play very important role in real-world applications. Based on mechanism of searching, Searching algorithm can be classified into three types of algorithm: linear, binary, hashing, but excluding these, there are many searching techniques proposed by many researchers. The aim of all these proposed searching technique is to optimize the time complexity of searching operation generally compared to Binary Search, which have average and worst case time complexity of log(n), where n is number of elements. This paper proposes a noble searching algorithm that works for sorted array data structure and performs better in most of the cases than that of binary search. The proposed searching Technique will either find index of target element or find a small space within array space by using statistical operation, and then binary search will be applied to that small space, thus it will reduce the overall time complexity. This paper briefly discusses, proposed algorithm and it’s time complexity and comparing the efficiency of the algorithm with some of the well-known other algorithms, using graphs and tables and its practical applications. We will analyze the behavior of algorithm in different parameters like:-size of input data, Nature of elements in list, Different Case Scenario (worst, best, and avg. case) etc.
İç Savaş Sırasında Uygulanan Seçimlerin Ulus İnşa Sürecine Etkileri: Libya 2014 Parlamento Seçimleri Üzerinden Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: ŞEFKATLİ Fuat Emir , ŞAHİN Güngör
Published: June 2022

Makalede iç savaş sırasında ya da hemen sonrasında gerçekleşen seçimlerin demokrasi, kalıcı istikrar ve toplumsal barış üzerindeki etkileri incelenecektir. Bu çerçevede 2014 Libya parlamento seçimleri temel vaka olarak belirlenmiştir. Libya örneği üzerinden yapılacak kapsamlı inceleme, alan literatüründen ayrışmakla beraber özellikle Ortadoğu ve Afrika’daki istikrarsız ve başarısız devletlerin kökenlerini anlamak bakımından önemlidir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yönteminden faydalanılmıştır. Bu doğrultuda öncelikle teorik bir çerçeve çizilecek, Libya’daki çatışma ortamının gelişimi ve içeriğine bağlı olarak seçimlerin hangi saikler doğrultusunda kutuplaştırıcı bir etken olduğu ve ne tür güvenlik risklerini beraberinde getirdiği makalede analiz edilecektir. Bağlılık, meşruiyet ve güvenlik alt başlıkları altından 2014 parlamento seçimlerinin Libya’nın toplumsal ve askeri entegrasyonu başta olmak üzere siyasi uzlaşı sürecini aksattığı çalışmada detaylı örnekler ile beraber işlenmektedir. Bundan hareketle Libya iç savaşı sonrası siyaset sahnesinde ön plana çıkan paydaşların seçimleri iktidara ulaşmada bir araç olarak gördüğü ve bu bağlamda seçim sonuçlarının ayrışmaları tetikleyen bir meşruiyet krizi yarattığı varsayımı ileri sürülmektedir.
Dynamic Displacement using DInSAR of Sentinel-1 in Sunda Strait
Authors: Suhadha Argo Galih , Julzarika Atriyon
Published: June 2022

Sunda Strait’s geographical condition makes it experience many tectonic and seismic events. Deformation monitoring has been carried out with various methods ranging from terrestrial and non-terrestrial surveys. This study aimed to monitor the dynamics of deformation in the Sunda Strait region in 2019 using Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR). DInSAR principle analyzes the paired SAR images that have been co-registered with different acquisition times to detect changes along the sensor observation line to the target or Line of Sight (LOS). The SAR data used are Sentinel-1 acquisition on June 1, and October 23, 2019. The results show that the coherence value of the image pair is low due to differences in the phase and intensity values. The maximum uplift value is 0.54 m located in the West Lampung Regency, and the subsidence is −0.3 m in the Pesisir Barat Regency. Uplift results are located in various geological conditions and do not affect by seismic phenomena, whereas subsidence shows its location in the potential area of land subsidence. The dynamics of uplift and subsidence in the Lampung regency are mostly affected by the geological and land use conditions of the locations.

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DInSAR provides deformation measurements with a high level of data precision over a large area

The selection of image pairs is essential for analyzing ground deformation using DInSAR

Lampung Province has experienced uplift and subsidence in several locations

The dynamic of uplift and subsidence in the Lampung Province is mostly affected by the conditions of the geological and land-cover condition

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Reusability of Nano-Fe3O4/Polyvinylidene Difluoride Membrane for Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment
Authors: Chan Mieowkee , Ooi Chiasiang
Published: June 2022

Membrane reusability determines the economic sustainability of separation process. However, the reusability of membrane was deduced by the antifouling properties, while the actual reuse performance of membrane using palm oil mill effluent (POME) is rarely reported. This study investigates the reusability of nano-Fe3O4/PVDF (PVDF1) membrane for POME treatment. The chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solid (TSS) of permeate, molecular weight cut off (MWCO), pure water flux (PWF) and contact angle (CA) of membranes were also determined. Result showed that the neat membrane (PVDF0) and PVDF1 exhibited ~77°, ~342 L/(m2.h) and ~70°, 278 L/(m2.h) for CA and PWF, respectively, due to the small MWCO in PVDF1. The POME flux was maintained at ~16 L/(m2.h) in 5 cycles of filtration process. The COD rejection was higher for PVDF 1 compared to PVDF0, and PVDF1 showed consistent ~58 % COD and ~98 % TSS removal in all the cycles. The good performance of PVDF1 due to the presence of nano-Fe3O4, improved the membrane hydrophilicity and tailored the membrane pore size for POME treatment.

HIGHLIGHTS

Membrane reusability determines the economic sustainability of separation process

Nano-Fe3O4 improves the hydrophilicity of PVDF membrane

Nano-Fe3O4 tailors the pore size of PVDF membrane for POME treatment

POME flux was maintained at ~16 L/(m2.h) for 5 cycles of filtration process

The membrane can be reused for minimum 5 cycles with consistent COD and TSS removal

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Development of Ultra Low-Cost Data Acquisition System (DAS) for Developing Countries
Authors: Osinowo Muritala , Willoughby Alexander , Dairo Oluropo , Ewetumo Theophilus , Kolawole Lawrence
Published: June 2022

The Data Acquisition System (DAS) is an important equipment in measurement systems especially in weather monitoring and also very crucial in many areas such as agricultural, communication, transportation, sport and industrial processes. This work proposes a weather monitoring system based on an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller board. The microcontroller has the ability to monitor, record and display the information of atmospheric sensor parameters connected to its analogue and digital pins. The outputs of analogue sensors are connected to the microcontroller through separate ADC for sampling. An LCD attached to the microcontroller displays the measured parameters. For analysis, the data is stored in excel format and can be copied directly from microSD card. The DAS was tested and examined through intensive experimental work. The tables and plots obtained from the experiment for standardizing the sensors, it is clear that there is a close conformity between the data collected by the developed system and the existing standard systems. The need for extra cost baud rate and expensive third-party computer software for interfacing to download data from the logger have been eliminated. There is no need of internet for any linking or configuration. It is evident that the DAS is of better choice in terms of cost and maintenance. The system will be helpful in monitoring and recording of atmospheric parameters.

HIGHLIGHTS

Only a few weather monitoring stations in Nigeria are functioning as a result of the high cost, maintenance and repair services of imported DAS systems. Also, imported DAS devices are often not suitable for the tropical environment

Other problems include: proprietary software that lacks flexibility, the necessity for third-party software to extract data and difficulties in getting usable parts and unexpected changes in production designs

Developed DAS device offers a higher resolution compared to existing devices

Low-cost and flexible meteorological DAS system with ease of installation

Convenience in deployment for weather data acquisition and research purposes in relevant fields

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Manhole Quality Management and Sensing Using IOT
Authors: Riddhi Mishra  , Chinmay Patil  , Sampada Kasture  , Dipali Dhake
Published: June 2022

'A novel design of a model method of quality management of manholes in metropolitan cities that can improve the efficiency of civic bodies in an urban and technology driven country'. In these recent times, aging and outdated public sewers and underground networks and facilities have caused increased needs for systems that support the robust maintenance and management of social infrastructure. There are dire needs for measure regarding manholes involved in water, sewage, gas and electric facilities, including the supplementary countermeasures to prevent the covers from being subjected to damaged or displaced due to ill manner of maintenance, aging or torrential rainfall that exceeds its drainage capacity. There is also concern regarding covers being stolen or manholes being used in acts of terrorism, and efforts to solve the problems caused by manholes are required so that people can live in a safe environment and are not subjected to any freak accidents or unfortunate mishaps. This social concern can be monitored and solved with the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) will enable us to effectively solve the problems regarding underground network of sewers. Internet of Things (IoT) consists of real-life objects, communication devices attached to sensor networks in order to provide communication and automated actions between real world and information and data driven world.
A Study on Automation and Robotics in Construction Industry
Authors: E. Iniyan  , P. A Prabakaran
Published: June 2022

In this paper an attempt is made to do an in-depth study about the factors influencing automation and robotics in construction industry and what best strategy can be developed to overcome it So, in this research work the progress is going to be Identify the factors influencing automation and robotics in construction industry by literature review study so the different type of factors has been identified for automation and robotics & identify reason for the effective usage of automation and robotics in construction field and conceptual framework will be developed. The conceptual framework can be developed after analysing the survey responses. Automation and robotics technology is expected to improve the productivity of the construction industry as well as to solve problems such as labour shortage and safety risks.
Investigation on Cooling Rate of Different Fin Design of an I.C. Engine by use of CFD
Authors: J B Chauhan  , Dr. D B Jani  , K K Bhabhor
Published: June 2022

The Cylinder block is most important components in IC engine vehicles, which is under very high temperature stresses. To control the engine in efficient way we required to cool the cylinder, extended surface is provided on the cylinder to increase the speed of temperature reducing. By doing thermal analysis on the cylinder block fins, it is helpful to find the heat transfer outside the cylinder. The principle use in this research is to improve the heat dissipation rate by using the surrounding air flow direction and new geometry. We all know that, by expanding the surface area we can improve the heat transfer rate, so designing fin geometry. The main aim of using these cooling fins is to cool the engine cylinder by environmental air. The main aim of the research is to analyze the thermal properties by varying geometry, material and thickness of cylinder fins. Model is created to analyze and simulation purpose in solid works software. The models are created by varying the geometry and shape of fin. Present thickness and shape of the fin is changed. The 3D modelling software used is Solid works. In the current year Material used for manufacturing cylinder block’s fin body is Aluminium Alloy 204 it has thermal conductivity of 110-150W/mk. In this research, it is replaced with aluminium alloy 6061 and analysis is done in Ansys.
A Novel Approach for Automatic Detection of the Coronavirus Disease from CT Images Using an Optimized Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Mrs. S. Farjana Farvin  , Dinesh Kumar. R. P  , Gothandaraman. A
Published: June 2022

To speed up the diagnosis of covid19 virus disease, an automatic automated approach for classifying computed tomography images of the chest is presented. The Automatic Detection Coronavirus Optimized Convolutional Neural Network (ADECOCNN) is a proposed convolutional neural network model for dividing infected, non-infected, and other pulmonary disease patients. The ADECO-CNN-optimized CNN model can categorise CT images with 99.99 % accuracy, 99.96 % sensitivity, 99.92 % precision, and 99.97 % specificity, according to extensive testing. CT imaging of the chest is highly recommended in the early detection of disease since it determines the amount and nature of the lesion. It also evaluates alterations that aren't obvious on X-rays of the chest. The shape, quantity, distribution, density, and accompanying symptoms of a lesion are all examined using CT imaging. Chest CT imaging can serve as a critical early warning indicator of being a COVID-19 carrier and can be extremely useful for patients who are experiencing any COVID-19-related symptoms.
Effective techniques to language training of foreign students in Russian universities
Authors: Zakirova Guyzel , Marsheva Tatyana
Published: June 2022

The strategic target of Kazan Federal University is enhancing its authority and gaining academic prestige in the area of research and development. For this reason, the objective of our research is to find out whether our techniques are effectively designed to meet the foreign students’ professional language needs and how they impact their learning skills. Subsequently, these methods are being focused on developing their English communication skills in workrelated situations. Firstly, we identified the strategy of formation the coherent speech at the level of topic-comment relationship. Secondly, we used the gambits as an essential instrument of speech culture. Comparative characteristics of the levels of English proficiency among foreign students of KFU and KNRTU-KAI illustrate the positive results of the experiment, which confirm the effectiveness and success of the proposed techniques. Thus,our methods of teaching English to foreign students make a certain contribution to the accelerated development of the necessary competencies.
Development of Sustainability Competencies in a Higher Education Semester Program on Smart Sustainable Cities
Authors: Van Stigt Rien , Rietbergen Martijn
Published: June 2022

Cities face enormous challenges regarding their sustainable development. Facing these challenges requires a range of competencies that enable professionals to in-depth analyse problems, envisage multiple futures, reflect on norms and on their own actions and beliefs and develop innovative solutions in a multidisciplinary approach. For students in Higher Education to develop these competencies, an elective semester program was designed and implemented, the learning effect of which was determined through self-assessment by the participating students. Results show that students report slight or strong improvement on most of the six key sustainability competencies, most significantly on self-awareness, strategic and normative competencies. In addition, students learn from the application of design skills in the program. This paper demonstrates a relation between the program components and self-reported growth in sustainability competencies. Further research is deemed necessary to explain exactly how competency development is fostered by the didactical approach and content of the program.
Using data analysis to predict the students’ trend of choosing preferred data storage
Authors: Cholakov Georgi Nikolov , Stoyanova-Doycheva Asya Georgieva
Published: June 2022

Predicting trends is crucial for any business. No exception for education as well. Usually, this is a complex task that needs good planning and hard working to get to results. But sometimes luckily, a result from a study could be recognized as something that could reveal a potential trend, though it was not its primary goal, but spending some time digging deeper into data would pay off. This paper presents results from a study of the students’ trend for choosing favorite database type to learn and use, which was found during analyzing data from the software agents that work for our e-learning portal DeLC, serving as helpers for students and lecturers. These agents are there for very different purpose, but from the data they collect many interesting facts and behavioral patterns of our students could be revealed.
Education models used across Europe to train Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiotherapists: a cross-case study
Authors: Couto J Guilherme , McFadden Sonyia , McClure Patricia , Bezzina Paul , Hughes Ciara
Published: June 2022

Interviews with radiotherapy (RT) stakeholders were completed across four European countries to identify the educational models used across Europe and how they affect competencies of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiotherapists (TR/RTTs). The stakeholders identified the following educational models: Programmes below European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level 6 (EQF4 or EQF5) RT-only BSc programmes (EQF6)Multiple-specialism BSc programmes (EQF6)RT-only apprenticeships (EQF6)Multiple-specialism BSc followed by an MSc (EQF6→EQF7)Integrated masters (EQF7)RT-only pre-registration MSc (EQF7)‘Common trunk’ model (EQF6 or EQF7) Each educational model has its set of advantages and disadvantages, but most  models can be used to achieve the same essential competencies of TR/RTTs. Some models showed weaknesses in their ability to develop adequate RT competencies (low EQF level, low RT-specific content). Regulating the standards of practice at national level ensures that essential competencies are developed across all course programmes, improving the care to RT patients.
Ethanol in class and at home: guided inquiry-based learning
Authors: Rodrigues Sérgio Paulo Jorge
Published: June 2022

Guided inquiry-based learning centered on ethanol - used in the last eleven years in the first year of graduation in chemistry in a course created to stimulate critical thinking and integration in the university world - is presented and described. This ranges from the calculation of concentrations and the estimation of the rates of elimination and energies involved, to more controversial, as women and men characteristics, alcohol and diet paradoxes, societal issues, as binge drinking, and technological issues, as the working of the breathalizer. All these issues are discussed using scientific results and show in practice how science develops and can be used for students' daily life.
Simulation as part of programmatic assessment to create an authentic learning expereince
Authors: Adam Sumaiya , Lubbe JC
Published: June 2022

Instructionism and experiential learning are the predominant teaching models in undergraduate obstetrics. Challenges such as larger classes, limited training sites anad trainers renders this model inadequate. Simulation provides an alternative safe, authentic environment to facilitate learning. In this action-research-action-learning project undergraduate medical students in their final obstetrics rotation participlated in common obstetric scenario simulations. Participants perception of simulation cycles on their learning was assessed. Twenty students who participated felt that simulation provided a suitable adjunct to the current experiential learning model. Simulation highlighted gaps in knowledge, but also helped integrate and apply knowledge in a logical, sequential manner that was applicable in a real-world setting. Simulation provided a safe environment for self-reflection, and collaborative learning, whilst improving knowledge, and developing clinical skills and graduate attributes. Simulation should be incorporated into routine teaching as an adjunct to experiential learning in the clinical attachment in the latter part of the medical curriculum.
Reflections on a virtual reality soft skills teaching intervention
Authors: Hill Tanya , Du Preez Hanneke
Published: June 2022

The paper analyses undergraduate finance students’ reflections on the impact of a VR soft skills teaching intervention and their understanding of the influence of soft skills on their future work environment. The contribution of the research can be found in the self-developed VR soft skills videos, the analyses of the reflections using the Pedler reflective framework and the findings that focus on the insights students gain through the teaching intervention. The research question is: What is the impact of the VR soft skills teaching intervention on the insights of undergraduate finance students when confronted by work-place scenarios? The findings of the study show that the students were able to reflect effectively using the Pedler reflective framework and to develop strategies of their responses to similar situations in future. The soft-skills teaching intervention is therefore an effective tool in developing the insights of students for their future.
Using Augmented Reality to improved understanding of the Carbon cycle
Authors: Huguet Carme , Pearse Jillian , Lozano-Tarazona Álvaro
Published: June 2022

We designed an activity to improve students’ knowledge and understanding of the Carbon cycle, which is typically a difficult concept.  We wanted users to understand what are the main Carbon repositories and how the element circulates, as well as how human activity is impacting it. Originally designed for an advanced biogeochemistry course on paper, it was later redesigned using augmented reality to reach a wider audience and increase accessibility to both specialized and nonspecialized audiences. The Carbon cycle was divided into 7 stations that will be placed throughout the university campus, and which can be accessed by anybody using an android smartphone. They can choose to complete the whole cycle and answer the activity’s questionnaire, or just browse freely. We expect that the activity will improve understanding of the Carbon cycle in a didactic, playful and non-threatening way, and motivate users to learn independently.