bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lung colloidal adenocarcinoma - A case report and review of relevant documentation
Authors: Cong Cung Van
Published: March 2023

According to the histopathological classification of lung tumors of the World Health Organization (WHO) 2015, update 2021, the adenocarcinoma group includes the following subtypes: (1) minimally invasive adenocarcinoma (MIA); (2) Invasive non-mucinous carcinoma (INMA); (3) Invasive mucinous carcinoma (IMA); (4) Colloidal adenocarcinoma (CA); (5) Fetal cancer (FA); (6) Enteric-type adenocarcinoma (EA). In which group colloidal cancer (CA) is said to be very rare, with high malignancy, rapid progression, very difficult to treat.            The definitive diagnosis of lung cancer (LC) in general and Adenocarcinoma in particular is still the absolute role of pathology; The problem of subtype LC diagnosis is essential for treatment and prognosis.          We present a rare case of CA with a giant mucinous mass in the lower lobe of the right lung, destroying the diaphragm descending to the abdomen, making preoperative diagnosis extremely difficult. The patient underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of the right lung, and the postoperative specimens were diagnosed with CA; The prognosis after surgery was very conservative. Through the report, we hope that colleagues will have a better diagnostic approach when encountering a similar case.
Safety and efficacy of internal carotid artery infusion of autologous bone marrow-derived stem cells in subacute middle cerebral artery infarct
Authors: Vien Le Chi , Tuyen Nguyen Van , Khai Ly Tuan , Toan Le Dinh , Truong Ho Xuan , Tuyen Nguyen Trong , Song Le Huu , Ngoc Nguyen Hoang
Published: March 2023

Objective: To evaluate the safety and the efficacy of internal carotid artery (ICA) infusion of autologous bone marrow-derived stem cells (BMSC) in subacute middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarct. Subject and method: A prospective, open-label, non-randomized was conducted in patients with MCA infarct, within 7-40 days from onset. Sixty-two patients satisfying the inclusion criteria were enrolled and allocated into either BMSC group (n = 31) or control group (n = 31). Follow-ups were performed at 6 months and 1 year after therapy. Adverse events were noted to conclude safety outcome. The primary efficacy outcomes were percentages of recovered patients with a score of 0 to 2 on the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). The secondary efficacy outcomes were evaluated by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Barthel Index (BI), Brunnstrom stages of hand (BRS-H), and infarct volume on head MRI. Result: There were no significant differences in the percentages of noted adverse events. The percentages of the mRS 0-2 in BMSC group were remarkably higher as compared to control group at both 6-month and 1-year follow-up, but not statistically significant (25.8% vs 6.9%, p=0.08 and 26.7 vs 9.7, p=0.1, respectively). BI at 6 months was significantly better in the BMSC group, however no significant differences on other secondary efficacy measures. Conclusion: ICA infusion of BMSC was safe and tolerated in patients with subacute MCA infarct. Although the difference in the primary efficacy outcomes was not statistically significant, a favorable trend was found in BMSC group representing by the BI at 6 months and the percentages of mRS 0-2 at both main follow-ups.
Using the Force/Moment Partitioning Method on Experimental Data
Authors: Breuer Kenny
Published: March 2023

Using PIV data to determine forces and moments on a solid body in a flow is notoriously difficult. Here we apply and assess the performance of the Force and Moment Partitioning Method (FMPM, Menon and Mittal JCP 2021). The FMPM combines the measured velocity field with an analytically derived "influence potential" to create an "influence field" which describes the contribution to the forces and moments from every point in the spatial domian. Integrating the influence field yields the total forces and moments acting on the body. The techinique is particularly powerful when applied to High Reynolds number flows which are dominated by large vortical structures. We will apply the FMPM to flows around a pitching wing under a range of operating conditions, and assess the particular challenges associated with applying the FMPM to experimental data, its successes and limitations.
Financial Well-Being Among Serious Pecuniary Indebtedness Civil Servants at the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE)
Authors: Abd Rahim Nordiana , Ismail Asmah
Published: March 2023

Serious pecuniary indebtedness has become a taxing phenomenon, even among civil servants. This research intended to identify the level and relationship of the financial well-being of civil servants who experience serious pecuniary indebtedness in the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE). The study sample consisted of 635 respondents, including officers and members of the implementation group (AKP). Financial well-being instrument (Abd Rahim, 2018) were used to measure the study variables. The instrument had a Cronbach’s alpha reliability of .89. The study’s data confirmed that the percentage for the financial well-being covering subdimensions knowledge, thought, and behaviour was at a high level. On the contrary, the percentage for the emotional subdimensions was at a moderate level. The study’s conclusions also unearthed no significant difference between financial well-being by gender and marital status reported. However, a significant difference was recorded between financial well-being based on the highest academic qualifications. The researcher also recommended interventions to ensure financial well-being, such as holding psycho-educational programs, guidance programs, and module construction in future studies.
Global Development by Public Participation: An Approach to Achieve SDGs
Authors: Malik Khizar
Published: March 2023

Research on public participation in the policy process often focuses on the localization and participation activities, and pay less attention to the empowerment of civil societies and their meaningful participation; what kind of institutional setups are required and what types of reforms are needed. To address these major gaps, this research theoretically illustrates that the presence of institutional setups that help to empower civil societies not only ensure meaningful involvement of civil societies in their development but also help to develop pressure on the governments to fulfill their commitments towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goal of this study is to analyze in-depth the relationship between institutionalization of Participatory Development (PD) and SDGs. This study will help not only to understand the logic behind the emphasis on PD in the UN agenda 2030 but also to find out socio-political institutions that are required to make the relationship between PD and SDGs successful. To evaluate this relationship, I used comparative case study method. I developed theoretical framework to analyze the practical implications of incremental reforms in the socio-political setup of both case studies.  After careful analysis, this research finds out the institutional setups that help to empower and strengthen civil society, are useful not only to institutionalize PD but also to achieve SDGs.
As Long As It Takes! A Gestalt Therapy Process Support Group for Ukraine
Authors: Amendt-Lyon Nancy
Published: March 2023

Out of a spontaneous outreach to a Ukrainian Gestalt colleague shortly before the Russian invasion of her country, there emerged a project aimed at professionally supporting Ukrainian colleagues: a regular, online process support group. This tremendous, unprecedented challenge of working with a group in an enduring war, as well as the interpersonal enrichment I gained, sparked my decision to write about the ongoing experience.
Characterization of Polymeric Wastes in the Hygienic Product Factory and Energy Recovery from These Wastes
Authors: KELEŞ Hatice , ÖNAL Yunus , AKBULUT Yeliz
Published: March 2023

In this study, the characterization of polymeric wastes released during production in Eruslu Global group companies and the re-evaluability of these wastes were studied. For this purpose, all polymeric wastes that occur in the production of sanitary napkins, diapers, packaging film and printed packaging film, which are the basic production products of the enterprise; It was determined that it consists of polypropylene, polyethylene (LDPE, MDPE, HDPE), polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate polymers. Considering that all wastes are not polluted, it has been evaluated that they can be reused to a large extent. In the study conducted for this purpose, it was determined that 20 different waste products emerged depending on the product variety produced in the enterprise. Thermal analysis for each waste was characterized by calorific value, FTIR, XRD, SEM and TG-DSC (TGA-DTA) techniques. It was determined that paint was added to polymeric wastes in general. In addition, it has been determined that natural micronized calcite is added to some waste in terms of environmental impact and cost reduction. This article evaluates the crystallinity, structure and surface morphology of polymeric wastes produced during production in Eruslu Global group companies. For this purpose, all polymeric waste products formed in the production of sanitary napkin, diapers, packaging film and printed packaging film, which are the primary production products of the enterprise, were characterized. 20 different waste products produced in the enterprise were selected for evaluation. Waste is rich in polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene (LDPE, MDPE, HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate polymers. Each waste was characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM, thermal analysis and calorific value techniques. As a result of the study, dye additive was detected in the structure of these wastes. When the XRD results were evaluated, it was determined that micronized calcite was added to the polymers to prevent environmental pollution caused by the paint additive. In this way, environmental pollution and production costs are reduced. Calorific values of all samples are in the range of 4292 - 10965 cal/g.
Van Gölü Kıyı Kumlarından İzole Edilen Spathidiid Siliyatlar (Ciliophora, Spathidiida) Üzerinde Morfolojik ve Moleküler Filogenetik Araştırmalar
Authors: DİCLE N. Fırat , YILDIZ İsmail
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada Van Gölü kıyı kumlarından izole edilen bir Spathidium türünün morfolojik ve 18S rDNA gen dizisine dayalı filogenetik özellikleri araştırıldı. Kültürlerde farklı morfoloji sergileyen üç siliyat popülasyonu gözlendi. Bu popülasyonların 18S rDNA gen bölgesine ait nükleotid dizilerinin benzer olduğu görüldü ve bunların aynı türün farklı gelişim evreleri olduğuna karar verildi. 18S rDNA gen bölgesine ait nükleotid dizilerine dayalı filogenetik analizlerde bu çalışmada izole edilen Spathidium sp.’nin hemcinslerinden ziyade Lagynophrya acuminata, Enchelys gasterosterus ve Balantidion pellucidum ile birlikte kümelendikleri görüldü. Spathidiid siliyatların morfolojik sınıflandırma sistemi ile moleküler filogenisi arasında çelişkiler mevcut olup, Spathidium cinsinin parafiletik bir takson olduğu görülmektedir. Bununla birlikte tür zengini Spathidium cinsinin pek çok türü ile ilgili gen dizisinin bilinmemesi bu taksonun moleküler filogenetik durumunun açıklığa kavuşturulmasını sınırlamakta olup, farklı habitatlardan izole edilecek ayrıntılı morfolojik veriler ile birlikte farklı gen bölgelerinin de kullanılacağı filogenetik analizlere ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
Effectiveness of Phonological Awareness Stimulation in Preschoolers – A Systematic Review
Authors: Sá Marta , Lousada Marisa Lobo
Published: March 2023

Phonological awareness is a strong predictor of reading and writing skills development. Several programs have been developed and tested for the stimulation of phonological awareness, but the degree of variation among them makes it difficult to compare the different methods. A synthesis of the literature on phonological awareness stimulation programs is needed to examine the effectiveness of PA programs while considering the variability that exists between the methodologies used. This systematic review aimed to 1) synthesize the literature on PA stimulation programs in typically developing children; 2) examine the effectiveness of PA programs; 3) critically appraise the methodology of PA stimulation programs. Central, Medline, Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge were used to conduct an extensive literature search. A total of 10 articles met the eligibility criteria and were included in the present study. Results showed that, in general, the phonological awareness stimulation programs carried out in the analyzed research were effective. However, the quality of the methodology varied significantly across studies, showing in some cases a lack of detail in the inclusion criteria, limited training of the professionals who carried out the PA programs, an inconsistency in parent involvement, and a lack of follow-up. Guidelines for future research are discussed to enhance the methodological quality of this line of research and reduce the risk of bias.
Populációgenomikai eredmények a hunok, avarok és honfoglalók származásáról
Authors: Török Tibor
Published: March 2023

A Kárpát-medencében feltárt hun, avar és honfoglalás korszakokból származó 269 emberi maradvány teljes genomszintű elemzésével a jelenleg elérhető legnagyobb pontossággal sikerült rekonstruálni ezen korszakok népességtörténetét. A vizsgált minták teljes örökítőanyag-készletét a legmodernebb számítógépes algoritmusok segítségével hasonlítottuk össze közel 3000 ősi mintáéval, valamint Eurázsia összes ma élő népcsoportjának genomjával. Mindhárom korszakból sikerült azonosítani az első generációs bevándorlókat, a helybeli őslakosokat és az ezek keveredéséből leszármazottakat. Az eredmények azt igazolták, hogy az európai hunok egy része ázsiai hun felmenőktől származott, másik része pedig az útközben integrált szarmata és germán elemekből állt. A bevándorló avar elit genomösszetétele egyértelműen ősi mongóliai eredetre utalt, és a zsuanzsuan származás elméletét támogatta. A honfoglaló bevándorlók legnagyobb csoportja a manysik őseinek korai szarmatákkal és korai hunokkal történő keveredésből származott.
Onogurok és szabirok a Meótisz mellékén
Authors: M. Lezsák Gabriella
Published: March 2023

A Meótisz melléki kora középkori népek történetéről és anyagi kultúrájáról egyre több ismerettel rendelkezünk. A korabeli írott források több olyan népcsoportot, törzsszövetségi alakulatot is említenek a területen, amelyek a korai magyarsággal hozhatók kapcsolatba. A 6-7. századra datált Szivasovka régészeti kultúrát az orosz és az ukrán kutatás a különböző sztyeppei eredetű lovasnomád népek, köztük az onogurok és a szabirok régészeti hagyatékával azonosítja. Különösen izgalmas ez az azonosítás annak tükrében, hogy a középkori magyar krónikák (lásd Csodaszarvas-monda) és kortárs adatok (például Regino) szerint a honfoglaló magyarság a Meótisz mellékéről érkezett a Kárpát-medencébe, és míg az onogur elnevezés a magyarság külső megnevezéseként gyűjtőnévként szolgálhatott (jelentése: tíz törzs), addig Bíborbanszületett Konstantin bizánci császár szerint a szabir feltehetően a magyarság eredeti származására utal. Az alábbiakban e két entitásra vonatkozó legfontosabb írott források és régészeti kultúrák összefüggéseit vizsgálom annak reményében, hogy sikerül ráirányítani a figyelmet a tudományos kutatás intenzívebb kiterjesztésének szükségességére a jelzett területen.
9. századi tájrekonstrukció
Authors: Jeney János
Published: March 2023

A táj – amely alatt a természetes és mesterséges környezetet értjük – legjobban térképen mutatható be mint egy összefüggő egység, ugyanakkor az emberi természetformálás hatására folyamatosan változik. A napjainkra kialakult tájak bemutatásához készítendő térképhez könnyű adatokat gyűjteni, ugyanis ezek a terepen felmérhetők, ezzel szemben a történeti tájrekonstrukció adatai ma már nem feltétlenül elérhetők, így csupán történeti feljegyzésekből, adatokból lehet dolgozni, feltéve, hogy ezek rendelkezésre állnak, ugyanis az ókorra vonatkozó térképi adatok általában hiányoznak, az egyéb írásos adatok pedig nagyon esetlegesek, így egzakt térkép nem tud ezekre a korokra vonatkozólag készülni. Becslések alapján ugyanakkor a táj jellegét hozzávetőlegesen be lehet mutatni, így azt is, hogy milyen lehetett a Kárpát-medence a honfoglalás körüli időkben. Az utólagos, elképzelt rekonstrukciót egyrészt az éghajlati viszonyokból, másrészt a régészeti lelőhelyeken található leletekből lehet levezetni. Az eredményeket egy online, interaktív felületen lehet ábrázolni, amelyen olyan adatokat, attribútumokat is be lehet mutatni, melyek jellemzően külön szövegdobozban vagy táblázatban jelennek meg egy földrajzi objektumhoz kötődően.
A magyar népzene a dallamtípusok és a haplocsoportok eloszlásainak tükrében
Authors: Juhász Zoltán
Published: March 2023

Ebben a dolgozatban egy három éve tartó közös népzenei-genetikai kutatás eredményeinek egy részét mutatjuk be. Kutatásunk alapötletét a következő megfontolás adja: Ha egy népesség csoportokat bocsát ki magából, melyek más népességekkel keverednek, akkor a kibocsátó népességre jellemző haplocsoportok gyakoriságai korrelált változásokat mutatnak. Ugyanezt a hipotézist zenei típusok korrelált terjedésére is kiterjeszthetjük, sőt, zenei és genetikai típusok korreláltan terjedő „szövetségeit” is feltárhatjuk. A kutatás céljára létrehoztunk egy 59 zenekultúrát, valamint népességet reprezentáló, 59 000 dallamot és 15 919 egyén haplocsoportját tartalmazó adatbázist. A teljes körű elemzés kimutatta, hogy mind a magyar népesség, mind a népzene meghatározó eleme egy feltehetőleg a bronzkor óta helyben élő szubsztrátum, mely már a bronzkorban létrehozott telepeket az eurázsiai sztyeppe akkor lakható részein, és genetikai lenyomata ott van a vaskori és középkori nomád népek haplocsoportjai között is. Népzenénk és népességünk keleti kapcsolatai tehát egy nagy sztyeppei kapcsolatrendszer legnyugatibb pólusaként értelmezhetők, nem tekinthetők pusztán a honfoglaló magyarság Keletről jött hozadékának. Ugyanakkor kimutattuk egy belső-ázsiai, a vaskori és középkori nomád népekhez köthető zenekultúra, valamint a magyar népzene szoros kapcsolatát is. Emellett kimutattunk egy másik, Anatólia és a Közel-Kelet felé mutató szálat is, mely a honfoglaló és a jelenkori magyar népességben szintén bronzkori eredetű lehet, és az úgynevezett „pszalmodizáló” és „régies kis ambitusú” zenei stílusainkkal van kapcsolatban.
A magyar népesség genetikai összetétele apai ágon
Authors: Pamjav Horolma
Published: March 2023

Az emberiség történelme szorosan összefügg a népvándorlás történetével. A genetikai sokféleség mintázatai információt nyújtanak a népesség történetéről, mivel minden jelentősebb demográfiai esemény nyomot hagyott a populációk genomiális sokféleségében. Ezek a demográfiai nyomok nemzedékről nemzedékre adódnak át, így a mai emberek genomja demográfiai történetüket tükrözi. A történelmi és régészeti adatok alapján a honfoglaló magyarok keletről érkeztek – hét törzsből álló szövetségben –, és úgy 895 körül véglegesen letelepedtek a Kárpát-medencében. Jelenlegi tudásunk alapján pontosan nem tudjuk megnevezni, hogy a honfoglaló magyarok magja konkrétan melyik földrajzi régióból indulhatott nyugat felé tartó útjára, azonban bizonyos – dél-szibériai eredetű – anyai és apai leszármazási vonalak jelenléte a recens magyar populációkban és a honfoglalás kori régészeti csontmintákban arra enged következtetni, hogy valahol Dél-Szibéria és a mai Mongólia területére mutat. Foglaljuk el képzeletünk repülő léghajóját, amelyről lepillantva láthatjuk, amint ezen feltételezett népcsoport – bizonyára eléggé szervezetten – családjával élte életét a vagyontárgyat képező állatállománnyal együtt és mindig egy kicsit tovább haladhatott – természetesen nyugat felé – a legfrissebb legelőterület kiválasztása miatt. Ki tudja, hány évszázad alatt tették meg az utat a Kárpát-medencéig… Természetesen útközben békésen kapcsolatba kerülhettek más népcsoportokkal, vagy egyeseket meghódítottak, talán behódoltak mások is. Ezen események következtében genetikai állományukba bekerülhettek azon népek genetikai nyomai, akikkel érintkezésbe kerültek, amellett megtartották az eredeti génállományt is. Ha a honfoglalók GPS-koordináták alapján cserkészték volna be a Kárpát-medencét éjjel-nappal menetelve, vagy repülőgépre szálltak volna fel, akkor kizárólag csak az eredeti génállományukat hozták volna az új honba. Talán voltak közöttük „felderítők”, akik előre mentek és kifürkészték, hogy hány napnyi vagy hónapnyi távolságra milyen területek vannak és kik laknak ott, ha egyáltalán a hírekkel visszatértek. Elgondolkodtató, hogy a honfoglalók miért pont a Kárpát-medencében maradtak és miért nem mentek tovább. Legészszerűbb válasz erre az lehetett, hogy meglehetősen alkalmasnak vélték az új területet (folyók, völgyek, alföldek és hegyek) az állatok legeltetésére és földművelésre, ugyanakkor valószínűleg olyan körülmények is közrejátszottak, hogy az új jövevényeket nem üldözték el a helybeliek a kiválasztott honból. Ezzel a kis történettel próbáltam emberközelivé tenni e tudományág szakmai berkeiben esetleg tájékozatlan személyeknek a túl szakmainak tűnő őstörténeti genetikai eredményeket, amelyek a későbbiek során következnek.
effect of natural bioactive additives on the mechanical properties and optical and surface properties of conventional glass ionomer cement
Authors: Bastawy Ahmed , Goda Ahmed Ali , Elmanakhly Ahmed Ramadan , Elsayed Hosam Muhammed , Dewedar Karim Sherif Adly , Sadek Galal Eldeen Mosaad , Mekkey Mahmoud Abd-Allah Mohammed
Published: March 2023

Objectives: To determine the effect of natural bioactive additives on the optical, mechanical, and surface characteristics of standard GIC. Materials and methods: The study included four tested groups: nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA), Carumcarvi L. (Caraway), (Thymus vulgaris L) Thymol, and (Sesamum Indicum L) Sesame oils, and one control. The following parameters were evaluated: Diametral tensile, shear, Compressive, bond strength, solubility, Surface Roughness, and Color Stability. Results: Mechanical characteristics decreased significantly (p ≤0.05) in all adjusted cements compositions. Solubility and sorption were increased significantly (p ≤0.05) in all amended cement formulations except HA, which showed a non-significant rise in Water Sorption% and Solubility. Color difference mean values are clinically inappropriate (E > 3.3). The mean for 1 and 3% sesame oil-modified cement was lower (3.86 1.44 and 4.11 1.70, respectively). Surface roughness showed a significant difference between groups. Conclusion: Natural bioactive additions added to traditional glass ionomer cement did not improve its mechanical, optical, or surface qualities.
short-term outcomes of tirofiban use in primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Authors: Gandhi Sanjay , Khan Sajjad , Wasim Asad Ullah , Hassan Syed Saem Ul , Anwar Ayesh , Umar Shafaq , Afnan Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Introduction: When patients suffering from acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergo for percutaneous coronary intervention, tirofiban is mostly prescribed. Objective: In this study, patients undergoing for primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction were evaluated to determine the impact of a high bolus dose (HBD) of tirofiban on clinical outcomes. Methods: This study included 272 acute STEMI patients aged less than 79 years, admitted to the Hayatabad Medical Complex hospital, Peshawar from April 2021 to February 2022. According to the random number table, these patients were divided into four groups: the control group (n= 65), low-dose group (n=69), medium-dose group (n=71) and high-dose group (n=67). Results: After percutaneous coronary intervention, the high-dose group experienced higher rates of corrected TIMI frame count (CTFC), Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) grade 3, and total frequency of ST-segment resolution greater than 50% than the other 3 groups while compared to the low- dose group as well as control group, the CTFC were greater in the medium dose group. Furthermore, the LVEF of the medium-dose group was much better than that of the low-dose group. Compared to other groups, the left ventricular end-diastolic and end-systolic dimensions of the high-dose group remained suggestively elevated.
BEACON Labs
Authors: Whyte Jordan , Dagher Gaby G. , Hagenah Sara
Published: March 2023

Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary field that is concerned with protecting digital assets from cyber-attacks aiming to illegally access sensitive information in order to tamper and disrupt systems and processes. Producing cybersecurity materials that are vertically-aligned is highly desired, given the shortage of cybersecurity educators and the dynamic and evolving nature of cybersecurity. More specifically, universities must do more to help fill the huge cybersecurity workforce shortage and address the lack of materials centered around adversarial thinking. In this paper, we propose a four-step process to turn a recent cybersecurity paper into a hands-on lab that utilizes game theory to promote adversarial thinking and show a case study where this process was used. The four-step process explains how papers are chosen, their research replicated, the production of lab materials, and complementary materials for students to work from. The case study demonstrates this process in practice and explains how game theory is incorporated into the lab.
Improving Workplace and Societal Cybersecurity via Post-Secondary General Education
Authors: Dion Maeve
Published: March 2023

Everyone has a role to play in cybersecurity and cyber risk management, but people without security backgrounds seldom understand—let alone accept or endorse—such roles. Public and private organizations face common challenges in facilitating more secure behaviors among employees. As part of their missions, most colleges and universities in the United States have general education programs that aim to instill certain competencies and characteristics in all graduates (for individual and greater good). This paper proposes that a cybersecurity general education course could help improve common workplace challenges in cybersecurity training and awareness, and that such a course could align with each institution’s general education goals to benefit not only graduates but also communities and society writ large.
Interactive Cyber-Physical System Hacking
Authors: White Jonathan , Legg Phil , Mills Alan
Published: March 2023

Cyber Security as an education discipline covers a variety of topics that can be challenging and complex for students who are new to the subject domain. With this in mind, it is crucial that new students are motivated by understanding both the technical aspects of computing and networking, and the real-world implications of compromising these systems. In this paper we approach this task to create an engaging outreach experience, on the concept of cyber-physical systems, using a Scalextric slot-car racetrack. In the activity, students seek to compromise the underlying computer system that is linked to the track and updates the scoreboard system, in order to inflate their own score and to sabotage their opponent. Our investigation with this technique shows high levels of engagement whilst providing an excellent platform for teaching basic concepts of enumeration, brute forcing, and privilege escalation. It also provokes discussion on how this activity relates to real-world cases of cyber-physical systems security in the sports domain and beyond.
Meeting the Challenges of Large Online Graduate Cybersecurity Classes in the Age of COVID
Authors: Whitman Michael , Mattord Herbert
Published: March 2023

Designing curriculum and teaching delivery programs that can meet the needs of specialized groups of employers and students is challenging in the best of times. When extra criteria are added, such as making a degree program fully online when also limited with the number of fully qualified faculty due to constrained resources, flexibility is a requirement. This is a case study of one such program development project that saw the design and development of a Master-level program of study in Cybersecurity that was designed at one level of expected faculty resource availability that had to rapidly evolve in a new direction due to significant resource restrictions. Built on a model of maximizing the productivity of a few fully qualified faculty by leveraging less qualified but very capable part-time staff to meet the needs of online delivery of large sections of graduate instruction.
Teaching Software Security to Novices With User Friendly Armitage
Authors: Morales-Gonzalez Christopher , Harper Matthew , Fu Xinwen
Published: March 2023

With cybercrime increasing by 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has also risen significantly. There are roughly 700,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions that continue to affect businesses and have the potential to cause significant problems. Education for novice cybersecurity students suffers from teaching materials not being practical, modern, nor intuitive enough to inspire these students to pursue a career in the cybersecurity field. In this paper, we present our methodology and create a module for teaching the basics of software security using Armitage and Metasploit. We design our module and hands-on labs using a preconfigured Windows 10 VM, a Metasploitable VM and a Kali Linux VM with custom-made tools. Our methodology and module is validated through the results of a GenCyber high school cybersecurity camp. The module is available at GitHub.
Predicting Long-Run and Short-Run Movement of Sectoral Index: Evidence From Philippine Stock Market
Authors: Sucuahi William T.
Published: March 2023

The financial markets provide a viable avenue for investors who wants to invest their idle resources. Investors need accurate information to minimize investment risk and make the right investment decision. This study attempted to test the predictability of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) sectoral indices. The data used in this study are the daily closing price of the six sectoral indices from January 2010 to December 2019. Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) for stationarity test and Johansen Cointegration and Granger Causality analysis were used to test the long-run and short-run relationship among the six sectoral indices. The results showed that all indices are not predictable at the index level (I(0)) but predictable at the first difference (I(1)). The study found no long-run relationships between sectoral indices. The result also revealed that the sectoral indices have a short-run relationship in both directions.
Düzce Mutfak Kültürü Üzerine Bir Çalışma
Authors: ÜNÜVAR Şafak , CESUR Gamze
Published: March 2023

Anadolu toprakları geçmişten günümüze farklı kültürlere ev sahipliği yapmıştır. Bu farklılık Türk mutfak kültürünü zenginleştirmiş, yeniliğe açmış ve dinamik hale getirmiştir. Türk mutfak kültürü Balkan ve Orta Doğu mutfaklarından etkilenmiştir. Türk mutfağı pek çok mutfağın birleşimiyle ortaya çıkmasının yanı sıra kendi içerisinde de Karadeniz, Akdeniz, Marmara, Ege, İç Anadolu, Doğu ve Güneydoğu Anadolu mutfağı olarak 7 ye ayrılmaktadır. Düzce mutfağı, Karadeniz mutfağı içerisinde yer almaktadır. Düzce, konumu itibariyle iki büyük ilin (Ankara-İstanbul) arasında yer almaktadır. Bu nedenle çok fazla göç alan bir şehir olmuştur. Düzce’ ye göç edip yerleşen Çerkes, Abaza, Roman, Manav ve Gürcüler farklı mutfak kültürünü buraya getirip Düzce’de mutfak kültürünü zenginleştirmişlerdir. Düzce mutfak kültürü genel olarak tarıma dayalıdır. Bu da yörenin topraklarının verimliliğini bizlere göstermektedir. Düzce köftesi, Konuralp pilavı, kaldirik kavurması ve kabak tatlısı en önemli ürünlerindendir. Toplumun mutfak kültürü o toplumda yaşayanlar hakkında birçok bilgi verir. Her toplumun mutfak kültürü kendine has ve özeldir. Bu çalışma Düzce mutfak kültürüne yönelik bilgilerin ve mevcut durumunun belirlenmesi ayrıca Düzce mutfak kültürü, gelenekleri ve yöresel yemeklerini saptamak ve kayıt altına almak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Nitel araştırma deseninde yapılan çalışmada nitel araştırma modeli olan fenomenolojik yöntem kullanılmış, elde edilen verilerin içerik analizi sonucunda Düzce’de mutfak kültürü açısından bir zenginliği olduğu fakat yöredeki bu zenginlik yörede yaşayanlar tarafından eskisi kadar nesilden nesile aktarılamadığı ve ilginin azaldığı tespit edilmiştir.
Eating and Lifestyle Habits in Underweight Patients with Insulin Resistance
Authors: Salihefendic Dzenita
Published: March 2023

Background: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) which has become a global health problem. Obesity is the typical clinical presentation of IR. The connection between underweight and IR is less known. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the characteristics of eating habits in underweight and obese patients with IR. After the obtained results, propose suitable dietary instructions specific to 2 subject groups. The task was to determine the difference in the nutritional status of underweight and obese patients with proven IR. The questionnaire was designed to collect data on diet and eating habits. Methods: The research included 60 subjects of both sexes between the ages of 20 and 60. Inclusion criteria for entering the study were: proven obesity (BMI ≥ 30), underweight (BMI≤18,5) and confirmed IR by assessment of the homeostatic model for insulin resistance (HOMA IR-2). BMI, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and visceral fat area (VFA) were calculated using the bioelectrical impedance. Data on dietary habits was collected using a questionnaire that included general patient data, physical activity, lifestyle and eating habits. Descriptive statistical methods were used to process and analyse the obtained data. Results: The average BMI in obese subjects was 34.32 kg/m2, and in underweight subjects, 17.26 kg/m2. There are statistically significant differences between BMI, WHR and VFA. The mean value of HOMA-IR in the obese patients was 2.87 and in the underweight, 2.45. Underweight subjects have a statistically significant (p<0.05) tendency to lose weight, consume milk and milk products, prefer lean meat, and drink more alcohol. Obese subjects are significantly (p<0.05) less physically active, more prone to insomnia, tend to gain weight, enjoy food, consume fewer fruits and vegetables and more carbohydrate food, do not follow clinical nutritional guidelines, and mostly eat in a social setting. Both groups rarely practiced mindful eating. Consumption of highly processed food and sweets is common in both groups. Conclusion: There are statistically significant differences in the dietary and lifestyle habits of underweight and obese patients diagnosed with IR. It is necessary to educate healthcare workers and the general population about the importance of nutrition for preventing IR, regardless of body weight.
Impact of COVID-19 in Diabetes, Asthma, and Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Sana Javaid Awan  , Javaria Hafeez  , Tayyaba Ajmal  , Shafaq Hafeez  , Fajjar Azhar  , Sehar Munir  , Faria Zainab  , Nadia Khan  , Shamalia Inayat
Published: March 2023

SARS-CoV-2 a RNA virus, is a novel virus that belongs to the Coronaviridae family and has caused the most lethal pandemic of the current century. Various variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been circulating since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. Its variants are Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delt, Mu and Omicron. The fusion of the viral envelope and host membrane occurs when the spike protein of the virus interacts with the host's ACE2 receptor, resulting in the release of viral RNA into the cytoplasm of the host cell. This process is a crucial step in the viral replication cycle, as it allows the virus to hijack the host cell's machinery to produce more copies of itself. Post-COVID-19 complications such as reduced blood flow to the pancreas, myocardial damage and elevated blood clotting levels have been observed. Studies have shown that individuals with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are more susceptible to contracting COVID-19. There is still an ongoing debate among experts regarding the impact of asthma as a premorbid condition on the course of the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. The goal of this review is to give a general description of SARS-CoV-2 and highlight COVID-19's potentially negative effects on health.
Lipid Variations as Prognosticators of Cardiovascular Risks in Dairy Cattle with Mastitis
Authors: Zenib Raheem  , Kaleem Maqsood  , Masooma Batool  , Humera Naveed  , Waheed Haider  , Muhammad Amir Iqbal
Published: March 2023

Clinical mastitis a deadly problem for dairy farmers and economy. Current study was designed to check serum lipid profile alteration with respect to cardiovascular diseases in clinical mastitis cattle. A total of sixty five samples were collected and divided into two groups for this case control study on the basis of clinical examination. For analysis, 40 cases and 25 controls were included. Statistical analysis was done by applying student “t” test using GraphPad Prism software 6.0. There was non-significant reduction (P=0.3) of serum total cholesterol (TC) and pronounced elevation (P=0.01) of triglyceride (TG) in cases as compared to controls. Mastitis group presented mild decrease (P=0.07) in high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and highly significant elevation (P=0.0003) of low density lipoprotein (LDL-C) as compared to healthy cattle. Moreover, diseased cattle also manifested marked elevation (P=0.01) of very low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (VLDL-C) as compared to controls. Conclusively, clinical mastitis is associated with painful, swollen udder and abnormalities in milk. It also contributes to dyslipidaemia that could be used as useful indicator for evaluation of cardiovascular risks in cattle with clinical mastitis
Cervical Abnormalities are related to Infertility: A Review
Authors: Nosheen Arshad  , Muhammad Ahmad Naeem  , Muhammad Bilal  , Sayeda Kiran Aftab  , Fatima Mahrukh
Published: March 2023

Infertility is a disease and cervical abnormalities of the genital tract in females may cause this condition. To evaluate the cervical abnormalities related to infertility in females a systematic review was done. Related literature were collected via Google Scholar, NCBI, PubMed, and Medscape. For article searching following keywords were used: cervical abnormalities, infertility, uterine anomalies, and cervical factors. As the literature reviewed, more than 60 articles were studied, from which only 45 articles were added. The study suggested that many cervical abnormalities affect fertility including the poor interaction of mucus and sperm in the cervix, cervical cancer, dilatation and stenosis of the cervix, wall irregularities, diverticulum, masses, and metaplasia of the cervix. Some of the microorganisms also affect cervical functions causing infertility. It is concluded that cervical abnormalities can be related to infertility.
اثر التعليم النشط بتركيبة داخل وخارج الدائرة التعاونية في تعلم مهارتي الطبطبة العالية والتصويب من الثبات بكرة السلة للطالبات
Authors: رنا صالح مهدي  , نديمة بدر محمد
Published: March 2023

لقد اهتمت الدراسات والبحوث الحديثة التي تعنى بالمكونات العملية التربوية بالتدريس الحديث وذلك اما المشكلة. لذا حاول الباحثان في الخوض بهذه التجربة باستخدام التعلم النشط خلال الدرس للوصول بالمتعلمين الى مستوى مهاري متقدم لبعض مهارات كرة السلة وهدفا اعداد وحدات تعليمية التعرف على اثر الوحدات التعليمية التعلم النشط بتركيبة داخل وخارج الدائرة التعاونية تعلم مهارتي الطبطبة العالية والتصويب من الثبات في كرة السلة للطالبات اما المنهج البحث استخدمت الباحثان المنهج التجريبي بتصميم (المجموعتين المتكافئتين) لملامته طبيعة مشكلة البحث،  مجتمع البحث المرحلة الاعدادية في اعدادية الفرات الاوسط الاهلية في محافظة بابل والبالغ عددهن (40)طالبة اما الاستنتاجات ان قد اسهمه بشكل ايجابي في الاختبارات البعدية في تطوير مستوى الاداء المهاري بكرة السلة للطالبات. والتوصيات اجراء دراسات لاستراتيجيات تدريسية اخرى ولالعاب رياضية مختلفة (فردية_فرقية)
The Influence of Social Behavior and Business Decisions in the Digital Age: An Analysis of Economic Sociology
Authors: Nicholas Alexandro Sebastian
Published: March 2023

The digital age has transformed the way we collect and analyze data on social behavior and business decisions. Big data analytics is a powerful tool that can help us uncover insights and patterns that were previously hidden, and can support more informed decision-making. This paper reviews the research methods that have been used to study social behavior and business decisions in the digital age, with a focus on big data analytics. We discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with collecting and analyzing large volumes of data, and highlight some of the key ethical considerations that researchers need to be aware of. We also provide examples of how big data analytics has been used to address important questions in the areas of social behavior and business decisions, and discuss some of the implications of these findings for theory and practice.
Mie Lidi Bayam Merah untuk Meningkatkan Haemoglobin pada Remaja Putri
Authors: Zulmi Daini , Rusli Devi Aulia , Nufus Hullyatun , Andini Kharanita Putri , Soviah Siti , Yuliani Lia
Published: March 2023

Anemia is a condition of the body in which the level of hemoglobin (Hb) in the blood is lower than normal. Adolescents have problems that are sometimes overlooked, for example iron deficiency, anemia in young women has an impact for now and in the future. Red spinach or in Latin it is called Amarathus tricolor L. It has benefits for the body. One of the benefits provided by red spinach is that it can prevent anemia because it contains iron, which is an important element for the formation of red blood cells. Red spinach can be used as an alternative ingredient to prevent anemia by doing something different in processing red spinach, namely by adding red spinach to the processing of noodle sticks. The purpose of this innovation is to increase hemoglobin levels in young girls. The method in this study was quantitative using a pre-experimental design in two groups with a pretest-posttest control group design technique. The population in this study were all female adolescents at La Tansa Mashiro Akbid level I and level II who experienced anemia, the total sample size was 42 people who were grouped into 2 groups, namely the control group and the intervention group, each group of 21 people. The results obtained from the control group were that 71.4% did not experience an increase in Hb and in the intervention group it was found that 90.5% of respondents experienced an increase in Hb. Suggestions for adolescents are expected to make efforts to prevent anemia by increasing knowledge about anemia and red spinach.
Hubungan Status Gizi dengan Gangguan Mestruasi Pada Mahasiswa Akbid La Tansa Mashiro Rangkasbitung Tahun 2022
Authors: Ariesta Rita
Published: March 2023

Dysmenorrhea is the pain felt by a woman when she is having menstruation divided into primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is usually associated with uterine muscle contraction and release of prostaglandins resulting in an increase in prostaglandins, and almost always first occurs in women aged 20 years or even younger after their ovulatory cycles become fixed. Management of primary dysmenorrhea Non-pharmacological therapy that can be done as an effort to treat dysmenorrhea without using chemical drugs, for example using emphasis on certain points. This type of research method uses case control with a population of 75 female students. The sample in this study uses the total population. The independent variables in this study were nutritional status, independent solutions, menstrual cycle, duration of menstruation, age of first menarche, while the dependent variable was dysmonorhoe. Bivariate analysis found that the nutritional status variable (P = 0.064) and the independent solution variable (P 0.00) had a relationship with the incidence of dysmenorrhea. Providing counseling about the factors that cause primary dysmenorrhea and their treatment needs to be done regularly so that prevention and treatment choices by taking drugs can be reduced.
 
Tinjauan Yuridis Perlindungan Konsumen dalam Pelatihan Pembuatan Enzim Buah di Kampung Anjereuw Distrik Samofa
Authors: Nurrokhmah Luluk Endang , Lopies Imelda , Handayani Sri , Hasyim Djamil
Published: March 2023

Tinjauan yuridis perlindungan konsumen adalah mekanisme, prosedur dan proses bagi konsumen dan dalam penggunaan, pemakaian dan pemanfaatan suatu produk yang ditawarkan oleh pelaku usaha (pedagang) yang berdasar pada tatanan penerapannya sesuai dengan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku yaitu UU No.8 Tahun 1999. Enzim buah adalah suatu produk dagang/industri yaitu contohnya dibuat sebagai minuman dan penyubur/pupuk tanaman, yang dibuat oleh penduduk lokal yang berbahan dasar dengan memanfaatkan hasil kebun dan pertanian penduduk ataupun dari limbah kebun dan pertaniannya yang melimpah dapat difungsikan. Rambu-rambu yang dibahas adalah bahaya-bahaya terhadap kesehatan, keamanan, promosi, upaya ganti rugi, kebebasan berkontrak dan perlindungan dari kepentingan sosial ekonomi konsumen.
Analysis of the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies Before and During the Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors: Mazliza Mazliza , Adiati Arum Kusumaningdyah
Published: March 2023

Corona virus or commonly known as Covid 19 is a virus that can cause disturbances in the respiratory system to problems in the lungs. The first case of the virus occurred in December 2019 in the Chinese city of Wuhan.  This study aims to determine the financial performance condition of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sample in this study amounted to 426 observations from 142 manufacturing sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019 – 2021. The manufacturing company was chosen as the object of research because this company is engaged in the real sector which has various types of businesses and the number of companies dominates more than other companies so that it is felt that manufacturing companies can provide a big picture of the impact of the covid 19 pandemic. The test used in this study used the Wilcoxon ranked signed rank test method. The results showed that there was a difference between the profitability variable and the activity variable which was measured using return on  assets and total assets turnover before the pandemic and  during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the liquidity and solvency variables measured using the  current  ratio and debt to equity ratio have no difference between before the Covid-19 pandemic and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Role of Market Orientation in Mediation the Impact of Entrepreneurship Orientation on Company Performance and Competitive Advantage
Authors: Triani Laura Amelia , Yeni Yulia Hendri
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research is to see how the SME Orientation Strategy is implemented in West Sumatra. The strategy uses two parameters, namely entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation. The focus of this research objective is to analyze the role of market orientation in mediating the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on company performance and competitive advantage in SMEs, especially the food industry in Rumah Makan Minang, West Sumatra. The subjects of this study were restaurants registered with the West Sumatra BPS which were surveyed by the Googlemaps team in 11 cities. The sample of this research comes from restaurant owners. Data collection was carried out by distributing 173 questionnaires to restaurant owners or management. The data collection process was carried out by a team of five people who had experience and received training and understanding of the questions in the survey. The data analysis technique is SEM (Structural Equation Model) with the SmartPLS 3.2.8 professional application program. This study found that market orientation plays a role in mediating the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on company performance, but it is not proven to play a role in mediating the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on competitive advantage in Minang Restaurant MSME in West Sumatra. Other indicators will be discussed in this article.