bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biomaterials Surface Engineering Towards Anti-Adhesive Urinary Catheters
Authors:   Portuguese Technological Centre for the Textile and Clothing Industries, Rua Fernando Mesquita, Silva Carla
Published: July 2023

Hospital Associated Infections (HAI) have been growing in number over the years, representing a concern that requires attention.
The Effect of Online Marketing Strategies and Digital Media in Increasing Customer Loyalty and Sales Quantity
Authors: Aulianda Mega , Sudarmiatin S.
Published: July 2023

The internet is a technological means that really helps human life in all aspects, With the development of the internet and digital media, it has greatly changed the patterns and paradigms of human life, one of them in the world of product marketing. With the internet, it can expand the range of communication between humans, so that aspects of product marketing can be carried out anywhere and anytime. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of online marketing strategies and digital media in increasing customer loyalty and product sales quantity. The method used in this research is quantitative research, and the quantitative method used is Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM PLS). Relationship of Online Marketing Strategies and Digital Media has a positive influence on customer loyalty (Y1) and Sales Quantity (Y2). The p-value obtained is 0.000 < alpha 0.05, then H1 is accepted. The p-value obtained is 0.023 < alpha 0.05, then H2 is accepted. And then Relationship Customer Loyalty (Y1) has a standardized coefficient obtained of 3.928, indicating that Customer Loyalty (Y1) has a positive influence on Sales Quantity (Y2). The p-value obtained is 0.000 < alpha 0.05, then H3 is accepted.
The Dharmashashtra: Understanding Modern-Day Conflictual Behaviour Through The Lenses Of Ancient Hindu Texts
Authors: Dutta Rhitwique , Dutta Kaushik
Published: July 2023

This study aims to explore the nature of conflict and violence in our reality through the lenses of Dharmashashtra. Our study is not aimed at providing a solution to conflicts, instead, we have conceptualized factors that are responsible for disturbing the delicate cosmic balance. This piece explores the impact of compartmentalization of ancient Indian philosophies within a specific time and content. However, this could have catastrophic consequences as the interpretation of various thoughts or ideas in the Vedas have continuity across time. The Varna system is overly emphasized as an Indian curse that has no solution; however, this became a negative aspect only when the British defined it clearly in an objective manner. This also led to an eternally conflict-oriented societal formation in India. Our goal is to break away from the objective and clear interpretation of Dharmashashtra, keeping the discussions ongoing throughout our entire existence is key to realizing a society that is at a balance
Image forgery detection using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Babu Praveenkumar , A Sivanagireddy , M Narsireddy , Jaganathan Yogapriya
Published: July 2023

Digital forensics vital aspect of picture identity theft has drawn a lot of notice recently. In order to establish the primitive character of images, earlier studies looked at residual pattern noise, wavelet-transformed data and facts, image pixel resolution histograms, and additional characteristics of images. In an attempt to attain high-level picture illustration with the advancement of neural network-based innovations, convolutional neural networks have recently been utilized for recognizing image counterfeiting. This model suggests constructing a convolutional neural network with a structure that is distinct from previous studies in which we attempt to interpret the features derived from each layer of convolution to recognize a variety of picture manipulation using automated feature recognition. Three convolutional layers, one fully interconnected layer, and a SoftMax classifier constitute the suggested system. Our study utilizes our own data collection as the training data, which includes genuine pictures, spliced images, and further enhanced replicates with retouched and re-compressed images. Experimental findings make it abundantly obvious that the proposed network is optimal and versatile.
Đánh giá hiệu quả chính sách đóng mới, nâng cấp tàu thuyền khai thác xa bờ tỉnh Bình Thuận
Authors: Tô Văn Phương , Lưu Viết Tiến
Published: July 2023

Nghiên cứu đánh giá hiệu quả trong triển khai sử dụng chính sách đóng mới, nâng cấp tàu thuyền khai thác xa bờ tỉnh Bình Thuận theo Nghị định 67. Từ tháng 01/2022 đến tháng 08/2022, 111 ngư dân được khảo sát là chủ tàu, thuyền trưởng tàu cá Bình Thuận được đóng mới, nâng cấp theo Nghị định 67. Kết quả cho thấy có 120 hồ sơ đóng tàu cá được hỗ trợ tín dụng vốn vay với tổng kinh phí triển khai là 1.360,6 tỷ đồng, chỉ còn 111 tàu vẫn đang hoạt động đánh bắt thủy sản. Có 45,9% ngư dân đánh giá từ “hiệu quả” đến “rất hiệu quả” của chính sách theo NĐ 67 hỗ trợ ngư dân về nguồn tín dụng cho vay đóng mới và nâng cấp tàu, giúp ngư dân có cơ hội trang bị mới máy tàu, trang thiết bị hàng hải và khai thác hiện đại. Có 7,2% ngư dân có cảm nhận chính sách từ “không hiệu quả” đến “rất không hiệu quả” trong việc giúp họ mở rộng ngư trường và tăng thu nhập. Trong khi đó, 36% ngư dân đánh giá từ “thuận lợi” đến “rất thuận lợi” khi thực hiện giải quyết hồ sơ và thủ tục để xin phép phê duyệt đóng tàu cá. Vẫn còn 5,4% ngư dân đánh giá còn gặp khó khăn về tiếp cận vốn vay, giải ngân tín dụng từ ngân hàng. Đây là những thông tin quan trọng giúp các bên liên quan thực hiện tốt nhiệm vụ của mình. Từ đó, các giải pháp nhằm nâng cao hiệu quả triển khai chính sách thủy sản để thúc đẩy nghề cá phát triển được đưa ra trong thời gian tới.
Sử dụng artemia làm thức ăn bổ sung cho tôm thẻ chân trắng (Penaeus vannamei Boone, 1931) trong giai đoạn đầu của quy trình nuôi tôm nhiều giai đoạn
Authors: Nguyễn Đình Huy , Hà Minh Hoàng , Trương Thị Bích Hồng , Mai Đức Thao , Trần Văn Dũng
Published: July 2023

Mô hình nuôi nhiều giai đoạn đang được áp dụng phổ biến trong nuôi tôm thâm canh ở nước ta. Tuy nhiên, nhược điểm lớn của quy trình công nghệ này là sinh trưởng chậm và tỷ lệ sống thấp trong giai đoạn đầu. Nghiên cứu này nhằm đánh giá hiệu quả của việc bổ sung Artemia trong giai đoạn đầu của quy trình nuôi tôm nhiều giai đoạn. Bốn chế độ bổ sung Artemia đã được thử nghiệm, bao gồm bổ sung 1 lần/ngày, 2 lần/ngày, 3 lần/ngày và nghiệm thức đối chứng không bổ sung. Tôm được cho ăn thức ăn công nghiệp 6 lần/ngày, mỗi lần bổ sung Artemia tương ứng với mật độ 30 con Artemia/tôm/lần cho ăn. Thí nghiệm được tiến hành với 5 lần lặp trong thời gian 15 ngày, tương ứng với giai đoạn PL10-25. Kết quả đã chứng minh rằng việc bổ sung Artemia trong giai đoạn đầu đã cải thiện đáng kể tốc độ tăng trưởng, hệ số phân đàn và tỷ lệ sống của tôm thẻ chân trắng. Cụ thể, tốc độ tăng trưởng, hệ số phân đàn và tỷ lệ sống tương tự và tốt hơn ở nhóm bổ sung hai và ba lần một ngày so với nhóm bổ sung một lần một ngày và nhóm đối chứng. Từ nghiên cứu này, có thể thấy rằng việc bổ sung Artemia trong giai đoạn đầu của quy trình nuôi tôm nhiều giai đoạn là cần thiết. Chế độ bổ sung được khuyến nghị là 2 lần/ngày, với 30 Artemia/tôm/lần cho ăn nhằm tối ưu hóa cả hiệu quả kinh tế và kỹ thuật trong quá trình nuôi.
Thử nghiệm nuôi kết hợp cá chim vây vàng (Trachinotus blochii Lacépède, 1801) và hải sâm cát (Holothuria scabra Jaeger, 1833) trong ao
Authors: Mai Như Thủy , Phạm Thị Khanh , Quảng Đại Thanh Phương , Nguyễn Đình Quang Duy
Published: July 2023

Nghiên cứu thử nghiệm nuôi kết hợp cá chim vây vàng (Trachinotus blochii Lacépède, 1801) và hải sâm cát (Holothuria scabra Jaeger, 1833) được thực hiện trong ao với diện tích 500m2/ao tại Trung tâm Quốc gia Giống hải sản miền Trung, Huyện Vạn Ninh, tỉnh Khánh Hòa. Tỷ lệ nuôi kết hợp cá chim vây vàng: hải sâm cát là 1:1, mật độ thả cá 2con/m2, hải sâm 2con/m2. Trong quá trình nuôi thử nghiệm, cho cá chim vây vàng ăn thức ăn tổng hợp dành cho cá biển có hàm lượng protein từ 43 – 55% (tính theo chất khô). Sau 6 tháng nuôi, cá chim vây vàng từ cỡ giống 2,5g/con đã đạt khối lượng trung bình 272,2 ± 5,6g/con, tỷ lệ sống 85,85 ± 4,47%; hải sâm cát đã tăng khối lượng từ 5,5g/con lên 301,9 ± 5,6g/con, tỷ lệ sống 93,15 ± 5,02%. Kết quả của nghiên cứu này là cơ sở để tiếp tục nghiên cứu xây dựng và nhân rộng mô hình nuôi kết hợp cá chim vây vàng với hải sâm cát trong ao nhằm góp phần tăng hiệu quả kinh tế và phát triển nuôi trồng thủy sản bền vững.
Nhân giống san hô Euphyllia glabrescens (Chamisso & Eysenhardt, 1821) trên các giá thể khác nhau trong hệ thống tuần hoàn
Authors: Phạm Thị Anh
Published: July 2023

Việc nhân giống san hô sẽ làm giảm khai thác san hô ngoài tự nhiên, phục hồi các rạn san hô, bảo tồn đa dạng sinh học cũng như cung cấp nguồn san hô thí nghiệm cho các nghiên cứu. Trong thí nghiệm này, san hô Euphyllia glabrescens được nhân giống bằng phương pháp tách mảnh và gắn trên 3 giá thể khác nhau bao gồm: san hô chết, gạch nung và xi măng trắng. Các mảnh san hô mới tách được đặt trong hệ thống bể tuần hoàn, ánh sáng bằng đèn led Illumagic X có cường độ chiếu sáng từ 9.0000K-20.0000K, nhiệt độ dao động từ 26-270C. Từ ngày 1 đến ngày 7 không cho san hô ăn, sau 7 ngày sử dụng thức ăn công nghiệp (SPS coral food) cho ăn hàng ngày. Kết quả thí nghiệm cho thấy có sự khác nhau về tỷ lệ sống của san hô, trong đó tỷ lệ sống của san hô cấy trên giá thể san hô cho tỷ lệ sống cao nhất 73,33 ± 1,76%; tiếp đến là xi măng trắng 55,33 ± 2,44%)và cuối cùng là chân đế gạch nung 54,67 ± 2,73%. Tốc độ tăng trưởng đặc trưng (SGR) có sự sai khác giữa các nghiệm thức (p<0,05). San hô phân mảnh được gắn trên đế san hô chết có tốc độ tăng trưởng cao hơn so với hai nghiệm thức chân đế gạch nung và chân đế xi măng trắng trong điều kiện thí nghiệm.
Ảnh hưởng của độ mặn lên kết quả ương cá khế vằn (Gnathanodon speciosus Forsskål, 1775) giai đoạn giống
Authors: Ngô Văn Mạnh , Hoàng Thị Thanh , Phạm Đức Hùng , Trần Văn Dũng
Published: July 2023

Nghiên cứu này nhằm đánh giá ảnh hưởng của độ mặn lên tăng trưởng, tỷ lệ sống, hiệu quả sử dụng thức ăn và khả năng chịu sốc của cá khế vằn giai đoạn giống. Cá con có kích thước ban đầu 2,0 cm và khối lượng 0,18 g/con được thả ngẫu nhiên vào các bể composite (hình trụ tròn) có thể tích 70 L/bể. Bốn mức độ mặn được thử nghiệm gồm 5‰, 15‰, 25‰ và 33‰. Cá được ương với mật độ 2 con/L và cho ăn thức ăn viên với tỷ lệ 5 - 7% BW/ngày, chia làm 4 lần/ngày. Mỗi nghiệm thức được thực hiện với 03 lần lặp trong thời gian 28 ngày. Kết quả cho thấy độ mặn ảnh hưởng đáng kể đến các chỉ tiêu sinh trưởng, hệ số phân đàn, sinh khối, hiệu quả sử dụng thức ăn, tỷ lệ sống và khả năng chịu sốc nhiệt độ của cá. Nhìn chung, cá được ương ở độ mặn 25 - 33‰ cho kết quả tốt hơn cá nuôi ở độ mặn 5 - 15‰. Tuy nhiên, cá nuôi ở độ mặn thấp (5 - 15‰) lại chịu sốc nước ngọt tốt hơn cá nuôi ở độ mặn cao (25 - 33‰). Đáng chú ý, độ mặn không ảnh hưởng đến tỷ lệ dị hình của cá. Nghiên cứu cho thấy độ mặn từ 25 - 33‰ là thích hợp để ương cá khế vằn giai đoạn giống.
Ảnh hưởng của việc bổ sung nhộng ruồi lính đen trong thức ăn lên tăng trưởng và độ tiêu hóa protein của cá chẽm (Lates calcarifer Bloch, 1790)
Authors: Nguyễn Phúc Cẩm Tú , Nguyễn Ngọc Hà , Đinh Thế Nhân
Published: July 2023

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là nhằm đánh giá ảnh hưởng của việc sử dụng nhộng ruồi lính đen (Hermetia illucens) (RLĐ) tươi như chất bổ sung trong thức ăn lên tăng trưởng, tỷ lệ sống và hiệu quả sử dụng thức ăn (FCR) của cá chẽm (Lates calcarifer). Cá chẽm giống (khối lượng trung bình 20,2 ± 0,3 g/con) được thả nuôi trong bể composite 1,5 m3 với mật độ 30 con/bể và nuôi trong 90 ngày. Thức ăn viên thương mại với hàm lượng protein 44% được dùng trong thí nghiệm. Các nghiệm thức thí nghiệm gồm các khẩu phần thức ăn có bổ sung một lượng nhỏ RLĐ tươi: NT1: không bổ sung RLĐ; NT2: bổ sung 0,5% RLĐ; NT3: bổ sung 1% RLĐ và NT4: bổ sung 2% RLĐ. Độ tiêu hóa protein trong thức ăn được đánh giá bằng phương pháp gián tiếp dùng ôxýt crôm như chất đánh dấu trơ. Kết quả sau 90 ngày nuôi cho thấy tỷ lệ sống của cá chẽm đạt cao nhất ở NT2 (93,3 ± 3,3%) và thấp nhất ở NT3 (81,1 ± 11,7%). Nghiệm thức NT3 ghi nhận khối lượng cá cuối thí nghiệm và tốc độ tăng trưởng chuyên biệt đạt cao nhất, trong khi FCR thấp nhất. Độ tiêu hóa protein trung bình dao động trong khoảng từ 85,8 đến 88,2%. Sự khác biệt về độ tiêu hóa protein giữa các nghiệm thức không có ý nghĩa thống kê (P>0,05).
DERADIKALISASI ATAS PEMAHAMAN AL-QUR’AN (ANALISIS SEMANTIK DAN KONTEKS HISTORIS TERHADAP AYAT-AYAT TENTANG JIH?D DAN QIT?L)
Authors: Tahir Muhammad Suaib
Published: July 2023

A mistake in understanding these verses about jih?d and qit?l can trigger the emergence of various radical ideas. One of the efforts to deradicalize such an understanding is to study and analyze the verses of jihad and qital with semantic analysis and historical context. Semantic analysis is used to analyze variations and contexts of word meanings from key words in the Qur'an. The keywords analyzed in this study are the terms "al-qit?l and al-jih?d". Based on this analysis, in the Mecca period, neither of these two terms were synonymous with war or violence. In addition, these two terms experienced several shifts in meaning when entering the Medina period. Meanwhile, the historical context is used to trace various events that accompanied the revelation of the Qur'an. The decline of these verses was motivated by the negative behavior of polytheists towards Muslims which was carried out continuously. The revelation of these verses is the last alternative to defend against the attacks of the polytheists. This type of research is library research, while the main reference sources are verses about jih?d and qit?l.
Salivary Analysis Of Iron In Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Hospital Based Study
Authors: Bhalerao Suwarna
Published: July 2023

Background: Oral sub mucous fibrosis is one of the potentially malignant conditions of the oral cavity. Iron is meticulously studied in recent years to judge whether they have any modifying effects in the etiology of precancer and cancer. Aim of study was to evaluate levels of iron in the saliva in patients with OSMF. Methods: Study group comprised of 66 patients, out of which 22 cases of clinically diagnosed OSMF patients and 22 cases of betel nut habitual without OSMF and 22 cases of age and sex matched control healthy patients were recruited. Estimation of Iron by Ferrozine method in Saliva was carried out by using Spectrophotometer. The statistical analysis was carried out. Results: Level of iron in saliva was significantly decreased in OSMF patients when compared to betel nut habitual and control group which were statistically significant. Conclusion: The present study, all the cases of OSMF revealed reduction in iron levels which suggests that iron plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of OSM. In group II (Betel nut habituals without OSMF) patients showed decrease in iron levels which suggest that, betel nut quid with or without tobacco consumption may alter the serum and salivary levels of iron and plays an important role in the advancement of OSMF. Therefore regular monitoring of betel nut habituals should also be carried out because they are at higher risk of developing OSMF. The present study indicates that saliva also may be used as a potential non-invasive diagnostic tool to evaluate the iron In OSMF patients. Keywords: PMDs , OSMF, Salivary biomarkers, Iron and Saliva.
Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Maxillary Sinus Augmentation Using Lateral Approach And Success Rate Of Simultaneously Placed Two Stage Implant: A Clinical And Digital Volumetric Tomographical Analysis
Authors: Dharsiyani Komal
Published: July 2023

Aim- The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of maxillary sinus augmentation using lateral approach and success rate of simultaneously placed two stage implant. Material and method- A total of 14 systemically healthy patients with a mean age of 31.17±7.47 years (range 20 to 45 years) with missing teeth in posterior region of maxilla and having insufficient bone were selected. All the selected patients were treated by Maxillary sinus floor augmentation procedure by lateral approach using Demineralized Freeze Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBA) irradiated bone with simultaneous two stage implant placement. After 4-6 months second surgery was carried out to expose the implant for placement of abutment and restored using metal ceramic restoration. Clinical measurements were recorded around each implants, which includes modified plaque index (MPI), modified bleeding index (MBI). probing measurements and clinical implant mobility. All these measurements were recorded at 3 months after early loading of implants. Panoramic radiographs and Digital Volume Tomography Scan were carried out to measure the bone height pre-operatively and 6 months post-operatively. Result- At baseline the mean FMPBI score was 0.33±0.018 and at 6 months it was 0.22±0.014 with a significant reduction of mean FMPBI by 0.10±0.019 score at 6 months compared to baseline value.At baseline, the mean residual bone height was 7.096±2.11mm with a range of 2.70 mm to 10.98 mm. At 6 months post-surgery, the mean bone height between the sinus floor and the alveolar crest at 6 months was 16.58±1.61 mm with a range of 13.02 mm to 18.56 mm resulting in mean gain of bone height of 9.60±2.35(0.000,S) with a range of 4.20mm to 12.97mm. Conclusion- Authors concluded that lateral maxillary sinus augmentation procedure using Demineralized Freeze Dried Bone Allograft with simultaneous implant placement resulted in significant gain in mean bone height of 9.60 mm. Two stage loading implant protocol with simultaneous lateral sinus augmentation procedure resulted in 100% survival rate of implants. Clinical and radiographic data after 3 months of loading showed healthy peri-implant tissue with minimal marginal bone resorption around implants.
Global Pandemic: Change As We Know It
Authors: Nair Shruti
Published: July 2023

All over in the history of mankind there are numerous pandemics of diseases such as Black Death (as known as The Great Mortality or The Plague) which was the deadliest pandemic recorded till date, followed by Spanish Flu of 1918, Swine Flu, Ebola, Small pox, Tuberculosis and COVID-19. Millions of people has died due to pandemic up till now and it still continues. Microbes settles all over body superficially on skin as well as mucous membrane and gut. Viruses success is mainly due to their extraordinary adaptability to humans. As viruses cannot survive on its own it needs a living host to survive on. And as they are accountable for broad range of diseases including common cold, influenza, measles, chicken pox, moreover numerous other growing infectious diseases like SARS, MERS and AIDS are originated from viruses. The current pandemic COVID-19 is not just a treat to human health but also it has affected us economically which has resulted in global financial crises. According to the researches if the crises is not been restored it will lead to extreme poverty in more than 60 million people as it hits the lower -income families. This is considered by far the worst economy crises to be faced globally. Shortage of supplies is likes to affect numerous sectors due to unnecessary and over purchase of food. As vaccines are still under trail and maybe it can cure this pandemic and put an end to this deadly virus. But till then we should take all the necessary precautions to stop the spread of this virus by slowing it down.
Comparative Evaluation Of Tab.Acetaminophen And Tab.Tramadol In Pretreatment Analgesia And Endodontic Treatment For Postoperative Endodontic Pain
Authors: Ikhar Anuja
Published: July 2023

Background : Pain is the one of the main reason people seek for health care. Definition of pain which is used on a wide scale is an ‘‘unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” Orofacial pain encompasses various disorders which includesdisorders of Temporomandibular joint (TMDs), neuralgia,headaches, dental pain or pain which arises from mucosa related to teeth, and pain due to unknown cause. [2] The major issues of Dentistry are to prevent and control the pain during treatment. Odontogenic pain is anexperience with dimensions which are multiple as well as involves sensory and cognitive, conceptual, emotional, motivational aspects and cultural
KEY NOTE Covid -19 And Mental Health
Authors: Halwai Hemant
Published: July 2023

Mental health has a huge impact in our lives and well being. Many of us are facing devastating challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming for adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. [1] The prevalence of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, is expected to rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, leading public health organizations — including the CDC, SAMHSA, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations — have released general considerations and resources addressing the mental health and wellbeing of both general populations and specific, highrisk groups during the pandemic
Sul sindacato giudiziale delle operazioni con parti correlate
Authors: Sacchi Roberto
Published: July 2023

Nello scritto si affronta la questione legata ai limiti del sindacato giudiziale sulle operazioni con parti correlate. In particolare, è discusso se si applichi la c.d. business judgement rule, che implica un arretramento dello scrutinio giudiziale. Dopo aver evidenziato gli equivoci in cui sovente si incorre nell’impostazione del problema, viene esaminato il rapporto fra qualità delle procedure in tema di operazioni con parti correlate e intensità del controllo dei giudici e  si evidenzia il costo, in termini di indeterminatezza, della tesi che pone in rapporto di proporzionalità inversa qualità del processo e intensità del vaglio giudiziale. In alternativa si propone di subordinare l’applicazione della business judgement rule alla circostanza che le operazioni di maggiore rilevanza con soci correlati siano sottoposte all’assemblea con applicazione del meccanismo del c.d. whitewash, anche in presenza di parere favorevole degli amministratori indipendenti.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ABSENTEEISM AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF NURSING NISHTER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY MULTAN
Authors: BANO S , PARVEEN T , NAZAR K
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of absenteeism in nursing colleges and identify the factors leading to it. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Nursing Department of Nishtar Medical University, Multan, from December 2022 to February 2023. A total of 130 female BSN nursing students were included in the study. The students were instructed to fill out a questionnaire designed using the Likert scale. The questionnaire included a set of multiple-choice questions which could be answered by selecting strongly agreed, partially agreed, partially agreed, neutral, partially disagreed, or strongly disagree. The participants were aged from 18 years to 28 years. 41% agreed to be absent from classes and clinical postings, indicating a high frequency of absenteeism. Among the factors influencing absenteeism, 52 participants (40%) agreed that the lack of resources for transport to college was the major cause of absenteeism. A high prevalence of absenteeism is observed among nursing students, with a lack of transportation facilities being the major issue.
Postpartum Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy
Authors: Mohammed Esraa Abdulkareem
Published: July 2023

Background: The coronavirus pandemic was associated with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The inflammatory mediators related to SARS-CoV-2 infection may be associated with low perinatal outcomes. It is essential to understand the clinical presentation and complications of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in order to provide the best postpartum care. Objective: To assess postpartum maternal and neonatal outcomes in COVID-infected mothers. Methods: A case-control study was done in the labor ward of Azadi Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk City, Iraq, from May 1st, 2020, until May 1st, 2021. The study included 380 pregnant women who attended for delivery, 150 women with proven SARS-CoV-2 infection, and 230 women in the control group without COVID infection. Results: Emergency CS and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) were significantly higher in cases when compared to the control group (p=0.001 and p=0.005, respectively), and pulmonary embolism (PE) occurred in 4 cases in comparison to 0 among the control group (p=0.01). Low APGAR score at 5 minutes, low birth weight, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and early neonatal death showed a significant association with cases in comparison to controls (p<0.05). Conclusion: There were increased adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in the postpartum period as a result of COVID-19 in Iraqi pregnant women.
THE EFFECT OF GIVING INCENTIVES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT ANDI JEMMA AIRPORT OFFICE IN MASAMBA
Authors: Andi Kurniawan  , Ria Mardiana Y  , Wardhani Hakim
Published: July 2023

This study looks at how well employees are doing their jobs and tries to understand why some employees are better than others in the andi jemma airport office in masamba. This is about how to make sure employees do their best work and feel excited to finish their tasks when they are given rewards or extra things that they like. This study shows how rewards can affect how well employees do their jobs. I used descriptive analysis to look closely at the information and understand it better, also a simple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. When we looked at how a certain thing (X) affects how well someone does their job (Y), we found that it had an effect on their performance. as for the results of the study showed the value of r square of 0.477.Tthese results indicate that the (X) variable affects the (Y) variable by 47.7%, while the remaining 53.3% is influenced by several other variables, such as comfort at work, fair leaders, reasonable instructions and others. I found that giving rewards to workers at the Andi Jemma Airport office in Masamba helped them do a better job.
THE GROWTH OF SIX RICE VARIETIES BETWEEN THREE YEARS AGE HEVEA
Authors: Tumpal HS Siregar  , Sumihar Hutapea  , Retna Astuti  , Asmah Indrawati  , Fachru Yuzairi  , Ilham Hidayat
Published: July 2023

This study aims to achieve two main things simultaneously, namely formulating an intercropping cultivation technique so as to increase the income of Hevea farmers and contribute hevea  plantations to independent food supply. The method used in this research is a field research design. Planting Hevea with 1 clone, namely PB 260, combined with 6 rice varieties, namely Impago 7.Rindang I, Rindang 2, Sibundong, Hamparan Perak and MSP 17. with 3 replications. Each variety was planted in 1 x 1m plots, in 3 year old Hevea plantations. The goal to be achieved in this research is to obtain a technology package based on Hevea cultivation to optimize growth and indicate varieties that are resistant to shade. in the long run, this research encourages the importance of finding shade tolerant varieties. On the other hand, the development of this research plot will encourage other intercropping studies, namely Hevea with coffee and cocoa plantations so that in the long term it is profitable for Hevea farmers and adds value to the concept of agricultural agroecology. From a growth perspective, the varieties Rindang 1 and 2 and Hamparan Perak have the potential to be cultivated on Hevea TBMs aged 3 years.
ANALYSIS OF MEDIUM FUND SOURCES FOR MEDIUM BUSINESS GROWTH IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR
Authors: Lie Lie  , Muhammad Fajar Erdiawan  , Marlina  , Indrayani  , Damsar  , Muammar Khaddafi
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the various sources of funds available to medium-sized businesses in the financial sector. The sources of funds analyzed include banks and financial institutions, venture capital, capital markets, cooperatives and government programs. The research method used is survey and analysis of secondary data obtained from verified sources. The survey was conducted on 100 respondents who are owners or managers of medium-sized businesses in the financial sector. Data analysis was performed using descriptive techniques and inferential statistics. The results show that banks and financial institutions are the most common source of funds used by medium-sized businesses in the financial sector, followed by venture capital and capital markets. Cooperatives are also a significant source of funding, especially for small and medium enterprises. In addition, government programs also make an important contribution in providing medium-sized funds through financial assistance, subsidies, and low interest loans. In conclusion, choosing the right source of funds is very important for the growth and development of medium-sized businesses in the financial sector. Understanding the advantages and limitations of each source of funds can help medium-sized entrepreneurs make wise decisions in accessing the funds they need. This research is expected to provide useful insights for entrepreneurs, financial institutions and the government in supporting the growth of the financial sector and medium enterprises as a whole
Solid Waste Management System through 3R Strategy with Energy Analysis and Possibility of Electricity Generation in Dhaka City of Bangladesh
Authors: Samiul Islam F A
Published: July 2023

Solid waste management is considered as one of the serious environmental problems in developing Asian countries like Bangladesh. Although municipal authorities in the city of Dhaka recognize the importance of adequate solid waste collection as well as resource recovery and recycling, it is beyond their resources to effectively deal with the growing volume of solid waste. As a result, solid waste is dumped indiscriminately on streets and open drains causing serious health risks and degradation of the living environment for millions of urban people. In the last decade, the importance of community involvement in solid waste management and the use of adaptive technologies to improve solid waste management systems have been recognized but waste is a material that no longer serves a purpose and is therefore discarded. All wastes are particularly hazardous if not disposed of carefully, they will have an impact on the environment, be it unsightly litter on urban streets or polluted air, soil, or water. Solid waste management practices are not very satisfactory in the recent world and adequate policies and awareness about various aspects of waste management are needed to help reduce waste generation and improve waste management processes. This research paper has worked on Dhaka city, the capital city of Bangladesh and it has tried to find out the current status of solid waste through 3R strategy including energy analysis. Moreover, this paper has discussed the potential of power generation from solid waste.
Evaluation and development of diagnostic tools for rapid detection of Riemerella anatipestifer and Pasteurella multocida in ducks
Authors: Megahed Mohamed , Nagar Aya , Demerdash Azza , Ayoub Mervat , Tolba Hala
Published: July 2023

Objectives: Ducks suffer a huge economic loss as a result of infections with Pasteurella multocida and Riemerella anatipestifer, which cause high morbidity and mortality. Because these patho¬gens induce similar clinical symptoms when coinfections occur, it is very difficult to differentiate between them based just on clinical signs. Hence, these major pathogens must be quickly and accurately detected.
Materials and Methods: A total of 104 birds ranging from 2 days to 4 weeks old were collected from Egyptian farms, and the outcomes were compared statistically. Conventional cultural iden¬tification procedures and a direct multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay were utilized to recognize both pathogens in a single tube reaction simultaneously. Then, the obtained isolates were characterized phenotypically and genotypically.
Results: Clinical signs appear at 2–4 weeks of age with respiratory distress (dyspnea), white fluid feces, and stunting. The scrutinized data demonstrated a significantly higher detection rate by PCR directly compared to classical culture procedures. Pasteurella multocida was detected only by PCR. The disc diffusion technique against ten antibiotics showed absolute susceptibilities to amik¬acin, doxycycline, and florfenicol. High levels of beta-lactam resistance were observed. Riemerella anatipestifer isolates were screened for pathogenicity and plasmid-borne blaTEM genes. All six isolates harbored five virulence genes: aspC, RA46, m28, pstS, and Nlp/P60. Moreover, blaTEM was identified into four isolates and deposited to GenBank with accession numbers OP347083, OP347084, OP347085, and OP347086.
Conclusion: These results suggest advanced PCR assays can be applied to the field for rapid and valuable diagnosis of two significant pathogens and focus on the worth of ducks in the propaga¬tion of transferable antibiotic resistance genes into the environment.
The feasibility of Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) fodder as poultry feed ingredients seen from growth performance, nutrient content and fiber profile of Sorghum fodder
Authors: Utama Cahya , Sulistiyanto Bambang , Haidar Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility of fodder Sorghum as poultry feed in terms of growth performance (plant height and fresh weight), nutritional quality (moisture, ash, crude protein, extract ether, crude fiber, extract material without nitrogen, and metabolic energy), and scanning electron microscopy energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX).
Materials and Methods: The study used a completely randomized design with six treatments and three replications. The treatments consisted of planting times of 24, 48, 72, 120, and 240 h and a control (0 h).
Results: The results showed that there was a significant effect (p ≤ 0.05) when planting Sorghum fodder (SGF) on growth performance and moisture, but it had no significant effect on fresh weight, ash, crude protein, extract ether, crude fiber, nitrogen-free extract, energy metabolic aspects, and SEM-EDX.
Conclusion: SGF is suitable as a feed ingredient for poultry in terms of nutrition and contains ZrO2, which functions as an antifungal.
Osteopontin (SPP1) expression on gallstone formation in rabbits fed with a lithogenic diet
Authors: Abdal Tareek , Naemi Raed
Published: July 2023

Objective: This research was designed to assess the influence of the administration of a lithogenic diet, hydrogen peroxide, and vitamin AD3E on rabbits’ gallstone formation and to envisage the expression of osteopontin (OPN) in their hepatic tissues.
Materials and Methods: Twenty-four healthy local mature rabbits of both genders were divided into four equal groups. At the end of the feeding period, samples of blood were taken from all rab¬bits after they had fasted overnight to estimate the serum lipid profile. And some of the hepatic tissue has been preserved at −28°C for molecular analysis and gene expression.
Results: The gallstones were formed 100% in the GIII and 50% in the GIV. The mRNA OPN expression showed a significant increase in the GIII when compared with other groups. In Groups III and II, the serum levels of total cholesterol, Triglyceride, L-C, low-density lipoprotein-choles, and VLDL-C were significantly increased when compared with GI, while in GIII, the serum level of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol was significantly decreased when compared with GI.
Conclusion: It was concluded that the expression of the mRNA OPN was increased in the hepatic tissue of gallstone-formed rabbits.
Comparison of pulmonary function test between pre-ovulatory and post-ovulatory phases of menstrual cycle
Authors: Naik Samira , Nath Sudhanshu , Swagatika Soumya , Rath Bhabagrahi , Pandey Mamata
Published: July 2023

Background: The menstrual cycle is an important event in a woman’s life. The cyclical hormonal changes affect not only her reproductive system, but also the other systems in her body.

Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to see if there were any differences in pulmonary function parameters between the pre- and post-ovulatory phases of the menstrual cycle.

Materials and Methods: The healthy subjects in their reproductive years were chosen. Pulmonary function tests done by computerized spirometer in both pre- and post-ovulatory phases of the subjects and compared. The data were collected, statistically analyzed, and conclusions were drawn.

Results: There was a statistically significant increase in the value of forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1st s peak expiratory flow rate, and forced expiratory flow (25–75%) in post-ovulatory phase as compared to pre-ovulatory phase.

Conclusions: The results obtained could be due to progesterone’s action as a bronchodilator. It improves individual’s ventilatory capacity by relaxing the smooth muscle lining the bronchial walls. Furthermore, the current study may have practical relevance in advising clinicians to supplement progesterone hormones to females suffering from lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Blocking ultraviolet and anti-staining for cotton fabric 100% using nano titan dioxide
Authors:   Department of Textile and Garment Engineering, HCMUT, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Thi Kim Hue Trinh , Song Thanh Quynh Le ,   Department of Textile and Garment Engineering, HCMUT, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, customers have an increased demand for casual clothes and clothes with additional functions such as anti-staining, anti-ultraviolet (UV), and flame-retardant without losing comfort when wearing them. Some rays from the sun, especially UV rays (i.e., UVA and UVB) are harmful to human health. At high intensity, UV rays can cause sunburn, increasing the possibility of getting cancer. UV radiation damages the skin and destroys skin cells. Fabrics that not only have the ability to block UV rays but also have anti-staining ability are being studied more and have high competitive advantages over fabric items when people pay more and more attention to beauty and health. Using nano TiO2 to complete UV protection is a suitable method due to its stability, non-toxicity, and wide application technology. Therefore, this research is performed to finish blocking UV, anti-staining treatment on 100% cotton fabric with nano TiO2 using the popular method in textile finishing of pad-dry-cure aim to attach bonding chemicals to the fabric under the influence of technological parameters as follows: concentration of nano TiO2, pick-up level, processing temperature, and processing time are different. From there, we can choose the most optimal treatment method for the bifunctional finishing cotton fabric to provide to the textile market.
The Implementation of English Learning Activity Concept to English Reading Teaching in Senior High School
Authors: Liu Dan
Published: July 2023

General Senior High School Curriculum Standards (2017 Edition) attach great importance to the cultivation of core competencies of the English subject and advocate English learning activity concept which points out the new direction for English learning and teaching. As an essential part of English teaching, the effectiveness of reading teaching has an extremely critical impact on English language teaching. However, in recent years, the effectiveness of English reading teaching has not been significantly improved and students’ reading ability and comprehensive competencies have not been effectively developed because of the outstanding problems such as lacking of real context and situation-based practical activities, only taking vocabulary and grammar learning as the main line and so on. The introduction to English learning activity concept provides new theoretical guidance and practical ways to advance English reading teaching and cultivate students’ core competencies of the English subject.
The Selection of English Picture Books for Primary Schools under the Consciousness of Cultural Subjects
Authors: Su Jiafan
Published: July 2023

English picture book teaching, which is suitable for the development level of students' thinking, can subconsciously cultivate primary school students' cultural subject consciousness, and lay a solid foundation for understanding multiculturalism and enriching their own culture. It is of great significance to use English picture book teaching to cultivate students' cultural subject consciousness. This paper combines the actual teaching, around the English picture book how to choose this difficult problem, discusses how to choose picture books, how to use English picture books to enhance students' cultural subject consciousness; how to expand the picture book resources through multiple channels, etc.; these will be ready for English picture book teaching, this paper aims to how to provide students with richer cultural nurturing picture book curriculum resources, and share with you the actual operation experience.
Judicial Differences and Countermeasures on Division of Unregistered Houses with Joint Investment by Spouse in Divorce Proceedings
Authors: Chen Lingling
Published: July 2023

The difficulty of judicial trial is how to divide the unregistered property jointly invested by the couple when they divorce. Analysis of 383 cases of division of unregistered houses jointly funded by spouses in divorce reveals that regarding the request for the division of a house jointly invested by the couple but not registered, the court has ruled not to divide, but also has ruled division of management and use rights or division of ownership. The decision is not divided and cannot achieve the effect of judicial division and dispute resolution, and its application should be strictly restricted; The ruling on the division of rights and interests under unregistered housing related contracts lacks legal reference, and judicial interpretations should be supplemented as a formal basis; There is a reasonable application space for division of management and use rights or division of ownership, and the specific application situations should be summarized based on judicial practice to coordinate the conflict of application between the two.
Empirical Analysis of Urban Construction Land Use Efficiency based on the Three-Stage DEA Model
Authors: Qin Shaoyi , Xiong Yixuan
Published: July 2023

Currently, with the acceleration of urbanization in China and the shortage of urban construction land, it is particularly important to objectively and scientifically evaluate the efficiency of urban construction land use. This paper takes Hunan Province as the research object, uses the three-stage DEA model to analyze, obtains the efficiency value except for environmental factors and random factors, and compares and analyzes the change of urban construction land use efficiency of 13 Prefecture-level city in Hunan Province in 2018. The research results indicate that the utilization efficiency of urban construction land in Hunan Province is good, and the resource allocation is relatively reasonable. However, some cities have redundant inputs or insufficient outputs, unreasonable resource allocation, and low urban scale efficiency. Based on the above conclusions, this article proposes suggestions to improve the efficiency of urban construction land use in Hunan Province from three aspects.
Short Study on Conrad’s “Youth” and Heart of Darkness
Authors: Wang Xinyue , Zhong Jingdong
Published: July 2023

Both “Youth” (1898) and Heart of Darkness (1899) are frequently anthologized marvelous masterpieces by the Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), and both of them contain the autobiographical elements. To enhance the comprehension of Conrad’s life and his art, this article does a further study concerning two journeys of same protagonist Marlowe-his first journey to the East and his perceptions of youth at different stages of his life in “Youth;” his experiences in Africa with a profound exposure to the colonialists’ abhorrent practices in Heart of Darkness.
The Construction of a Homeland with Mobility in Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere
Authors: Chen Xi
Published: July 2023

In contemporary society, with the expansion of human communication and the integration of diverse cultures, the homeland consciousness has also changed. The construction of homeland is no longer limited to residences in a geographical and spatial sense, but can be aligned with individual life experiences. In Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, the protagonist Mia chooses a traveling living style and constructs a homeland with openness and mobility in different geographical spaces. Their life experiences of driving trips reflect the representation of the mobility of homeland. Mia and her daughter's experiences of diaspora are geographically dispersed. In the novel, the automobile, as a vehicle of mobility, integrates elements of body and technology, autonomy and mobility, creating a family space with mobility and enriching the meaning of "homeland". The construction of homeland with mobility also provides the possibility of realizing the ideal of "without a home anywhere, there is a home everywhere" for the diaspora group.
Quantitative Research Vortex?
Authors: Liang Disi
Published: July 2023

This research used a systematic review method to sort out the research frontiers of scientific creativity in the past five years, and describes the frontier research overview of scientific creativity from the publication trend, research design, research results, trends and challenges. The results show that the research of scientific creativity has entered the vortex of quantitative analysis, and the quantity of qualitative research and mixed research is insufficient. Currently, researchers have mainly discussed scientific creativity in the context of science learning, with many studies focusing on gender differences. However, the discussion on the elements and connotation of scientific creativity is not theoretical enough.
Research on Soil Pollution Channels and Remediation Methods in Farmland
Authors: Yu Deqiang
Published: July 2023

Soil pollution on arable land is a major factor that leads to a decline in the quality of arable land, a decrease in land use efficiency, and a threat to national food security in China. Starting from the current situation of soil pollution in China, this article analyzes the main sources of soil pollution on arable land, and focuses on the main causes of soil pollution in the industrial and agricultural fields. Based on this, soil remediation measures are proposed through physical, chemical, biological, and joint repair technologies, in order to provide some ideas for the protection of arable land and the effective improvement of arable land quality in China.
How to Use Advance Organizer in Reading
Authors: Long Yu
Published: July 2023

"Advance organizer" is a teaching strategy proposed by American cognitive educational psychologist Ausubel in the early 1960s. It has been widely used in the teaching of various disciplines since its establishment. The advance organizer is a kind of guiding material presented before the learning task itself, with a higher level of abstraction, generalization and inclusiveness, and can be clearly associated with the original concepts in the cognitive structure and the new learning task. So, it can play an effective role in promoting teaching. However, in traditional reading teaching, teachers often focus on the acquisition and mastery of language knowledge, ignoring the cultivation of reading ability, resulting in low reading comprehension level of students, affecting the quality of teaching and hindering students' all-round development. Therefore, this paper will make some brief researches on the application of advance organizer in junior high school reading class.