bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI NILAI KARAKTER DISIPLIN DAN TANGGUNG JAWAB PADA SISWA KELAS III SD NEGERI 280 ONGKOE KABUPATEN WAJO
Authors: Lestari Ayu , Hamid Sundari , Angeriani A Vivit
Published: September 2023

Implementasi Nilai Karakter Disiplin Dan Tanggung Jawab Pada Siswa Kelas III SD Negeri 280 Ongkoe Kabupaten Wajo. Skripsi. Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Bosowa. Dibimbing oleh Sundari Hamid, dan A. Vivit Angeriani.  Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi nilai karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab pada siswa kelas III SD Negeri 280 Ongkoe Kabupaten Wajo. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan penedekatan deskriptif. Adapun subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru dan siswa kelas III SD Negeri 280 Ongkoe. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Nilai karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab di sekolah dasar sangat penting diajarkan kepada siswa, dimana implementasi karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab pada siswa kelas III bisa dilaksanakan atau diterapkan melalui beberapa indikator dari karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab itu sendiri yakni, disiplin waktu, disiplin terhadap aturan, disiplin sikap, disiplin menjalankan ibadah, serta bertanggung jawab atas segala perbuatannya, melakukan piket sesuai dengan jadwal, dan mengerjakan tugas dengan baik. Karakter siswa di sekolah dasar memiliki karakter yang berbeda-beda namun dengan adanya kedisiplinan dan tanggung jawab yang diajarkan kepada siswa akan mampu memberikan hal positif bagi siswa yang ada di sekolah dasar. Salah satu hal positif yang dapat dilihat ialah siswa dapat mematuhi peraturan yang ada di sekolah dan siswa memiliki rasa tanggung ketika berada di lingkungan sekolah.
THE SYSTEM OF LIPID PEROXIDATION AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE IN CLINICALLY HEALTHY COWS AND COWS WITH MASTITIS
Authors:   All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Zimnikov V.I.
Published: September 2023

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the nitric oxide system in most cases are involved in the body of sick animals as a means of combating microorganisms. Some scientists attribute the increase in cytokines to high levels of markers of oxidative stress and nitric oxide. The article presents the results of studying the LPO-AOD system of clinically healthy cows and cows with subclinical and clinically pronounced catarrhal mastitis. It was found that in cows with clinically pronounced catarrhal mastitis deeper disorders in the LPO-AOD system were revealed. This .was expressed by a further depletion of the antioxidant defense system, a decrease in the catalase activity by 24.3%, glutathione peroxidase activity – by 43.9%, vitamin A – by 36.6%, vitamin E – by 23.3% and vitamin C – by 45.3% in comparison with clinically healthy animals. There was a rise in the level of endogenous intoxication due to an increase in free oxygen species and lipid peroxidation products. Thus, in the blood of the animals, the 2.0 times increase in the content of malondialdehyde by was noticed, the number of medium molecular peptides increased – by 67.4%, index of endogenous intoxication – by 70.2%, nitric oxide – by 46.2%, in comparison with healthy animals. This proves excessive accumulation of products of lipid peroxidation and endogenous intoxication in the body of sick animals and increased inflammation in the mammary gland.
Buellia parmigera sp. nov. from China
Authors: Ai Min , Wang Xin-Yu , Worthy Fiona Ruth , Wang Li-Song
Published: September 2023

A new species, Buellia parmigera, was discovered from the Tibetan plateau, characterized by a crustose-subsquamulose thallus, immersed and lecanorine apothecia, a hyaline hypothecium, and Buellia -type ascospores. The new species is described, and compared with the other
Buellia species with lecanorine apothecia.
New species of Catenularia and Fuscocatenula from Xishuangbanna, China
Authors: Liu Jing-Wen , Hu Ya-Fen , Cui Ru-Qiang , Castañeda-Ruíz Rafael F. , Xu Zhao-Huan , Ma Jian
Published: September 2023

Three new anamorphic fungi, Catenularia yunnanensis , Fuscocatenula nabanhensis and F. chinensis, are described and illustrated from specimens collected on dead branches of unidentified plants in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China. Catenularia yunnanensis
is characterized by its acrogenous, basocatenate, aseptate, roundedobconic, smooth conidia with 2–3 blunt corners at the distal end when viewed from above. Fuscocatenula nabanhensis is distinguished by its basocatenate, aseptate, cylindrical to slightly cuneiform, smooth
conidia with protracted maturation and round outline. Fuscocatenula chinensis is denoted by its basocatenate, aseptate, obovoid, smooth conidia with round outline. The three species are described, illustrated, and compared with similar taxa. A key to species of Fuscocatenula
is provided.
Forskeroprør ved Klimaministeriet
Authors: Appel Olsen Frederik
Published: September 2023

Videnskabsfolk griber i stigende grad til aktivisme for at råbe beslutningstagerne op på klimadagsordenen. Denne artikel undersøger et sådant tilfælde: den første nordiske civile ulydighedsaktion udført af forskerbevægelsen Scientist Rebellion foran Klimaministeriet i København i 2021. I min retoriske kritik fokuserer jeg på mediedækningen af demonstrationen for at undersøge, hvordan videnskabelig etos bliver forhandlet i mødet med aktivistisk praksis i det offentlige rum. Gennem en læsning af forskeraktivisternes brug af stedslig- og bevægelsesretorik argumenterer jeg for, at vi med fordel kan nuancere vores blik på videnskabelig etos i klimakrisen. Krydsfeltet mellem videnskab og sociale bevægelser blotlægger behovet for at forstå etos som urolig, snarere end en slags gradvis og stabil opbygningsproces. Afslutningsvis argumenterer jeg for, at en retorisk-humanistisk tilgang til sociale bevægelsers mulighed for at forandre samfundet kan nuancere og supplere de mere deterministiske forandringsteorier, som dem Scientist Rebellion tager udgangspunkt i
From Linguicism to Language Attrition: The Changing Language Ecology of Gilgit-Baltistan
Authors: Hussain Sajjad , Gill Aneela
Published: September 2023

The study examines potential threats and prospects for the linguistic ecosystem of Balti and other local languages spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The researchers employ a mixed-methods approach in the study and the data is collected from 305 respondents through a survey questionnaire developed on Google forms. The respondents are either native Balti speakers or use Balti as their second or link language. The questionnaire used in the study contains both close-ended and open-ended questions. The findings of the study show that the linguistic ecosystem of Balti and other local languages is highly endangered and has been severely contaminated. These languages are losing their domains of use at an increased pace mainly due to the arrival of digital media in the region. Language attrition, mediated by relexification, is at its peak, and the future prospects for Balti and other minority languages of Gilgit-Baltistan seem quite bleak due to the growing influence of linguistic imperialism in the region which is being facilitated mainly through the system of education and the digital media.
Exploring Intergenerational Linguistic Identity of Dhatki Speakers in Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Nadeem Ahmed Solangi  , Wafa Mansoor Buriro  , Muhammad Hassan Abbasi
Published: September 2023

Pakistan is a multilingual country where seventy four languages are spoken (Siddiqui, 2019). English is the official language, while Urdu is used as a common Lingua Franca; while each province has its own provincial official language (Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto & Balochi). The language policy of Pakistan promotes dominant languages only; as a result indigenous languages are becoming extinct and gradually are on the verge of language shift and death in urban areas. Hence, maintaining a linguistic identity in such a context pose serious challenges to the speakers of a language. This paper explores the linguistic identity of Dhatki language speakers across three generations in the different districts of Sindh. For this purpose, a qualitative case study was conducted and data was collected using open-ended questionnaire and the responses were analyzed thematically. Data was collected using purposive and snowball sampling from 33 participants. The results highlighted that Dhatki language was going through a gradual language loss, its speakers stigmatized the use of the language due to lack of documentation, and the constant use of dominant languages in different spheres of social and educational life. The speakers attributed this shift to governmental negligence and language activist’s behavior towards Dhatki language
Impact of Exam-Oriented Education System on Undergraduate Students’ Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Competencies
Authors: Yasmin Farhana , Muhammad Umar Farooq  , Syed Kazim Shah
Published: September 2023

There is a growing concern regarding learners' incompetencies due to the prevalent exam-oriented education systems in many countries worldwide. This quantitative research aimed to investigate the influence of exam-oriented education on students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor competencies. The study employed Bloom's theoretical framework, based on the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. A survey questionnaire was administered to a sample of 200 BS English students from a private sector university in Pakistan to collect data on the perceived impact of exam-oriented education on their competencies in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The results revealed that exam-oriented education negatively affected students' competencies across all three domains. Specifically, in the cognitive domain, the participant students reported a lower ability to think critically, creatively, and analytically. In the affective domain, students reported lower emotional intelligence and motivation to learn. Lastly, in the psychomotor domain, students reported a reduced ability to demonstrate and apply practical knowledge. This study emphasized the need to reassess the effectiveness of exam-oriented education systems to develop alternative approaches that could promote a more holistic development of undergraduate students' competencies. The findings have important implications for policymakers, educators, and practitioners involved in designing and implementing educational policies and practices.
Cross-Cultural Conversational Strategies Used by Chinese Students in Pakistan
Authors: Kamran Umaima , Abid Saadia
Published: September 2023

Cross-cultural communication is the study of ways people from multi-cultural backgrounds interact, in similar and different manners among themselves, and how they strive to converse cross culturally. This becomes particularly significant given potential frequency of interaction and/or the nature of relationship. The claim of Pakistan-China friendship with new economic agreements in the form of CPEC is opening up new avenues requiring effective cross-cultural communication. One of which is in the academic domain with an increased students exchange. The aim of the present research is to explore the cross-cultural conversational strategies used by female Chinese Students studying at International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan while conversing in English. The current study focuses to depict their cultural context i.e. high context culture or low context culture by exploring their method of developing the topic; ways of responding difficult questions and participation in term of interaction; and their promptness of disagreement through verbal and nonverbal indications. A Popular cultural framework of Hall (1976, 2000) is used as a theoretical framework for this research. For the elicitation of linguistics data, questionnaires (adapted from Xu Lin (2007) and interviews are used as a data collection tool. The study concludes that the Chinese female students are low context people, who rely on words, as they avoid silence and actively participate in the conversation for clear understanding of the topic. It is clear from their responses of interviews as well as questionnaires that they interact during conversation and immediately disagree through verbal and nonverbal indications. They don’t only give short answers but try to develop the topic raised in the questions and even try to respond difficult questions.
The global health and economic impact of low-back pain attributable to occupational ergonomic factors in the working-age population by age, sex, geography in 2019
Authors: Chen Ningjing , Fong Daniel Yee Tak , Wong Janet Yuen Ha
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVE: Occupational ergonomic factors (OEF) include physical exertion, demanding posture, repetitive work, hand-arm vibration, kneeling or squatting, rising, and climbing, which are risk factors for low-back pain (LBP). This study aimed to examine the prevalence, years lived with disability (YLD), healthcare costs, and productivity losses of LBP attributable to OEF by age, sex, World Health Organization region, and country in 2019.

METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, prevalence and YLD were extracted from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019. Employment statistics were obtained from the International Labor Organization websites. Health and economic impact was estimated for 192 countries and territories using the population attributable fraction method.

RESULTS: Globally, OEF were responsible for 126.1 million prevalent cases of LBP and 15.1 million YLD in the working-age population (aged 15–84 years) in 2019, with the Western Pacific region suffering most. OEF-attributable LBP led to $216.1 billion of economic losses worldwide. Of these, $47.0 billion were paid in healthcare costs, with the public sector serving as the largest contributor (59.2%). High-income countries bore >70% of global economic burden, whereas middle-income countries experienced >70% of global YLD. Generally, more prevalent cases and healthcare costs were found among females, whereas more YLD, productivity losses, and total costs were found among males.

CONCLUSIONS: Globally, OEF-attributable LBP presented a heavy burden on health and economic systems. Exercise together with education, active monitoring, evidence-based medical practices, alternative cost-effective solutions, and prioritizing health policies are needed.
Brain Metastases as the Most Responsive Metastatic Site to Immunotherapy in Patients with Metastatic NSCLC
Authors:   Clinical Center of Serbia, Serbia, A Ratkovic
Published: September 2023

Although immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized treatment landscape for patients with non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) - influences on brain metastases
Smoke inhalation in children: Focus on management
Authors:   Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia, Thabet Farah
Published: September 2023

Smoke inhalation injury is a major determinant of morbidity and mortality in fire victims. We report the case of a 3-year-old child
An unexpected pathogen in neonatal intensive care unit: Herbaspirillum huttiense
Authors:   University Medical Faculty Anittepemahallesi, Kubilaysokak no: 3 d:12 Cankaya, 06570, Ankara, Turkey, TAS Melda
Published: September 2023

Background: Herbaspirillum Huttienseis a gram-negative bacteria found in plants and has been isolated from groundwater.
Clinical analysis of 8 cases of Datura poisoning in children from Lanzhou area
Authors:   Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Zhou Yong kang
Published: September 2023

Objective: To analyze the clinical features and prognosis of datura poisoning in children.
FuzDeMa: A portable fuzzy-based decision-making tool for reliable communication in wireless underground sensor networks
Authors: Wohwe Sambo Damien , Dede Jens , Mitton Nathalie , Forster Anna
Published: September 2023

The deployment and the exploitation of a Wireless Underground Sensor Network (WUSN) remain challenging because of signal attenuation in the soil and the limited battery that powers the sensor nodes. Due to the attenuation of the signal in the ground, the reception or loss of the sent data depends on the ground conditions, which can change dynamically. However, in existing WUSNs, each node sends the data collected in each round regardless of the signal attenuation. It is well demonstrated that sensor nodes consume the most energy during transmission. Obviously, transmission without receiving any data significantly reduces the lifetime of a sensor node useless. This paper presents a novel fuzzy-based decision-making solution called FuzDeMa that reduces energy consumption by anticipating data losses before transmission. To do so, FuzDeMa assesses in real time the loss or the reception of a packet according to the in-situ node's environments before its transmission and decides whether to send or not the packet based on the computed reliability. To validate the proposed approach, we embed it into a dedicated underground node called the MoleNet and realized real experimentations firstly with an existing dataset and secondly, with precision-measuring equipment to estimate the energy consumption. The results revealed the possibility of prolonging the lifetime of the sensor node by saving up to 81.7876 microjoules in a single round. Additionally, FuzDeMa shows the ability to save energy for up to 46 of additional revolutions, thus extending the life of the sensor node to 32.85% for 140 real transmission cycles. An analytical generalization of FuzDeMa is provided regardless of a specific dataset or sensor node. Thus, we provided the conditions for a random dataset to save the energy with any sensor node that implements FuzDeMa during transmissions.
Of Modeling and Morality: Writing World War II
Authors: Foray Jennifer L.
Published: September 2023

This contribution focuses on István Deák’s formative influence on the scholarship of Nazi occupation, collaboration, resistance, and the Holocaust, including his pan-European approach to these topics. It pays particular attention to his long-standing focus on individual decision-making and moral culpability as well as his ability to empathize with his historical actors, albeit without relativizing or justifying their behavior. Further, it discusses how Deák’s approach to writing for multiple audiences shaped a generation of his students and scholars.
Comparación de diferentes frecuencias de iluminación con luz led en el cultivo de menta (Mentha piperita L.)
Authors: Ticona Quenta María Elena , Fernández Chávez Celia María
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación se realizó en un área urbana del distrito 16 San Antonio en la zona Villa Armonía, en el departamento de La Paz. El objetivo fue determinar las frecuencias de iluminación y el comportamiento agronómico en el cultivo de menta. El estudio fue conducido en un Diseño Completamente al Azar (DCA) con arreglo bifactorial empleándose las variedades: tiempos de exposición de luz LED como Factor A, para en Factor B se empleó dos densidades de siembra, conformando seis tratamientos, y tres repeticiones, las variables de respuesta fueron: altura de planta, largo de hoja, ancho de hoja, numero de hojas por planta, peso total fresco, peso total seco y velocidad de crecimiento. Los resultados que se obtuvieron durante el estudio de campo en altura de la planta presentaron diferencias significativas en el factor A, registrando una altura promedio de 40.48 cm con respecto al factor B e interacción frecuencia* densidad indicando que no existe interacción para esta variable entre los dos factores. Para el largo de la hoja se registró diferencias significativas en el factor A, registrando un promedio de 5.12 cm de largo de hoja y densidad indicando que no existe interacción para esta variable entre los dos factores. En el ancho de la hoja se obtuvo diferencias significativas en la frecuencia con un promedio de 2.51 cm de ancho de la hoja. Para el número de hojas por planta se registró diferencias significativas registrando una media de 17.88, para la interacción de los factores frecuencia*densidad se obtuvo un resultado significativo lo cual indica que, al interactuar los tiempos de iluminación y las densidades de siembra, hay un efecto directo en el número de hojas. En el peso total fresco se presentaron diferencias significativas debido a que cuando existe mayor frecuencia de iluminación cumple la demanda que tiene la planta y por tanto su desarrollo será satisfactorio. Para el peso seco total se registró diferencias significativas en el factor A, registrando un promedio de 2,17g de peso seco por planta y para la velocidad de crecimiento se demostró estadísticamente que el resultado fue significativo, lo que nos indica que al utilizar las diferentes frecuencias de luz LED, existe un efecto directo en la velocidad de crecimiento ya que respondieron de una manera más eficiente a sus variables de respuesta evaluadas, observando así la interacción de frecuencia de iluminación – densidad de plantas, tuvieron buenos resultados de producción de menta generando un mejoramiento en el rendimiento económico del cultivo.
Evaluation of the frequency of gastrointestinal adverse events associated with the use of prolonged-release metformin hydrochloride
Authors: Resende Karina Aparecida , Junior Angelo Elias Meri , Miranda Maria Isabel Campos , Meri Adrila David , Lopes Flavio Marques , De Castro Adrielle Pieve , Bittencourt Wanderley José Mantovani , Sanches Cristina , Gomes Ana Julia Pereira Santinho , De Castro Whocely Victor
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus is defined by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin action or distress, or both. Metformin is widely prescribed to control the disease and the most common adverse events caused by its use are diarrhea, nausea and/or abdominal discomfort. We evaluated the frequency profile of gastrointestinal adverse events associated with the use of metformin. This is a cross-sectional observational study, in which the occurrence of diarrhea in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who started treatment with metformin hydrochloride at a dose of 500 mg of prolonged release was reported. 12 (41.37%) participants were male and 17 (58.62%) were female. Diarrhea was present (n=16) in more than half of the patients (55.2%) who used the drug. Patients had an average of 12 episodes of diarrhea per month. There was also the presence of abdominal discomfort (n=7), in which 24.1% reported being very high. The study showed that the extended-release drug metformin hydrochloride 500 mg can cause gastrointestinal adverse events at the start of treatment and lasts for approximately twelve days.
Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies/harmful materials in children from Bahrain: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Isa Hasan M , Aldoseri Shaikha A , Abduljabbar Aysha S , Alsulaiti Khaled A
Published: September 2023

Investigating gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders relies on diagnostic tools to assess muscular contractions, peristalsis propagation and the integrity and coordination of various sphincters. Manometries are the gold standard to study the GI motor function but it is increasingly acknowledged that manometries do not provide a complete picture in relation to sphincters competencies and muscle fibrosis. Endolumenal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) an emerging technology, uses impedance planimetry to measure hollow organs cross sectional area, distensibility and compliance. It has been successfully used as a complementary tool in the assessment of the upper and lower oesophageal sphincters, oesophageal body, the pylorus and the anal canal. In this article, we aim to review the uses of EndoFLIP as a tool to investigate GI motility disorders with a special focus on paediatric practice. The majority of EndoFLIP studies were conducted in adult patients but the uptake of the technology in paediatrics is increasing. EndoFLIP can provide a useful complementary data to the existing GI motility investigation in both children and adults.
Analysis of the Infusion of Science Process Skill Contents into the Ethiopian Grade Nine Biology Textbook: A Content Analysis
Authors:   Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, Mengistie Solomon , Tadesse Million ,   Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.
Published: September 2023

This study aims to assess the status of Science Process skill contents in the Ethiopian grade nine biology textbooks. It evaluates the inclusion of basic and integrated science process skills (SPS) involved in scientific inquiry using the eleven Science Process Skills indicators. After having accessed the Ethiopian grade nine biology textbook from the net, the researchers read it once and again while doing this research. The content analysis research design was used in this research. The result confirmed that basic science process skills cover an excessive percentage compared to integrated science process skills. The skills included in the textbook were inferring, observing, and classifying (from the basic SPS), experimenting, and modeling (from the integrated SPS). The textbook is additionally not often made out of scientific communication skills and data collection and interpretation SPSs. However, the textbook no longer consisted of the prediction (from the basic SPS) and hypothesizing and controlling variables (from the integrated SPS). Generally, the research findings confirmed the unequal integration of SPS in the textbook. On the premise of the findings of this study, the researchers forwarded that textbook writers and professionals at the Ministry of Education need to prepare a preferred and harmonized biology textbook with a reasonable balance of all the integrated skills that could increase students’ use of the integrated scientific skills
Assessment of the Decontamination and Disinfecting Potentials of C. Papaya Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Water and Wastewater Samples
Authors:   Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi – Uku, Delta State Nigeria., Dokubo Chinweike U. , Uba Bright O. ,   Department of Microbiology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, P.M.B.02 Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Published: September 2023

The presence of organic, inorganic and biological pollutants in natural water supply are the major indices of water pollution. The application of green nanoparticles in water treatment is one of the promising ways of eradicating these pollutants and providing safe and quality water for domestic, agricultural and industrial purposes. Our research was intended to evaluate the decontamination and disinfecting potentials of C. papaya silver nanoparticles on water and wastewater samples. The green silver nanoparticles were formed using aqueous C. papaya leaf extract and characterized using standard nanotechnological techniques while decontamination and disinfecting potentials of the green silver nanoparticles were examined through physicochemical, heavy metal and bacteriological analysis. The results revealed the spectral and morphological profiles were in conformity with the characteristics of silver nanocrystals. There were significant reductions (P < 0.05) in physicochemical, heavy metal and bacterial qualities of the four water samples at higher (0.5 mg/L) and lower (0.25 mg/L) doses of the green silver nanoparticles and their decontamination and disinfection efficiencies were comparable to the positive control calcium hypochlorite. These findings suggest that C. papaya silver nanoparticles could be exploited in restoring the quality of water and wastewater.
A New Soft Set Operation: Complementary Soft Binary Piecewise Star (*) Operation
Authors: SEZGİN Aslıhan , DEMİRCİ Ahmet Mücahit
Published: September 2023

Soft set theory, introduced by Molodtsov, is as an important mathematical tool to deal with uncertainty and it has been conveyed to many fields both as theoretical and application aspect. Since its inception, different kinds of soft set operations are defined and used in various types. In this paper, we define a new kind of soft set operation called, complementary soft binary piecewise star operation and we investigate its basic algebraic properties. Moreover, it is aimed to contribute to the soft set literature by obtaining the relationships between this new soft set operation and some other types of soft set operations by examing the distribution of complementary soft binary piecewise star operation over extended soft set operations, complementary extended soft set operations, soft binary piecewise operations, complementary soft binary piecewise operations and restricted soft set operations
The Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium: Development and Impact of an Orthopaedic Trauma Research Program
Authors:   The Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC)*
Published: September 2023

The Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) is a unique and ongoing military-civilian collaboration that resulted in the largest orthopaedic trauma research enterprise to date. The Consortium was established in September 2009 with funding from the Department of Defense. It employs a centralized data coordinating center and has grown into a network of nearly 400 investigators at 70 clinical centers. METRC conducts large multicenter clinical research studies selected and designed to improve outcomes among severely injured military and civilian patients with extremity trauma. Over the past decade, the consortium has implemented 35 such studies distributed among 19 principal investigators, enrolled more than 23,000 patients, published 61 articles, and received more than $150 million in funding from the Department of Defense, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and National Institutes of Health. This unique multidisciplinary research platform is a powerful community capable of addressing the challenging issues related to the evaluation, treatment, and recovery after severe extremity trauma. This body of work received the 2023 Elizabeth Winston Lanier Kappa Delta Award. An overview of the METRC development, organization, and research focus areas is presented.
Introducing the Journal of Online Trust and Safety
Authors: Cryst Elena , Grossman Shelby , Hancock Jeff , Stamos Alex , Thiel David
Published: September 2023

Introducing the Journal of Online Trust and Safety
YAGI-UDA ANTENNA DESIGN AND MODELING FOR GAIN AND BANDWIDTH OPTIMIZATION FOR WIFI APPLICATIONS
Authors: Halliru Musa , Babale Suleiman , Lawan Sani , Muhammad Surajo , Abubakar Auwalu , Muhammad Surajo , Yusuf Shehu , Tiang Jun , Roslee Mardeni
Published: September 2023

This research focuses on designing and simulating the Yagi-Uda antenna with folded dipole as a driven element for gain and bandwidth optimization. Four models were investigated to guide the designer in choosing the most suitable model for Wi-Fi applications with a resonance frequency of 2.4 GHz. The designed antenna shows promising results in terms of bandwidth, gain, reflection coefficient |S11|, and directivity. The proposed design produced a bandwidth (BW) of 0.33 GHz with a corresponding peak realized gain of 10.43 dBi when the driven element was replaced with the folded dipole, at 2.40 GHz. The design achieved a directivity of 10.44 dBi, and a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 1.01:1. This suggests a good matching between the transmission line (TL) and the folded dipole. The high input impedance of approximately 300 Ω is another significant advantage of using a folded dipole. The |S11| of the optimized design is -52.018 dB at 2.40 GHz. This research has application in broadband services where high gain and bandwidth is of concern, such as backhauling using point-topoint and point-to-multipoint services. An appreciable gain is maintained with an improved bandwidth of 4% compared to existing works.
EFFECT OF PROCESS VARIABLES ON THE OIL YIELD FROM C.ALBIDUM USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
Authors: Akpan U , Adogwa A , Emene A , Musa A , Egwims E , Ochigbo S
Published: September 2023

Optimization of Chrysophyllum albidum seed oil extraction was carried out in this study. The study demonstrates the prediction capability of response surface methodology for oil extraction from Chrysophyllum albidum seed. RSM based on five levels, three factor central composite design was employed to obtain the best possible combinations of extraction temperature (50-60 oC), extraction time (3-6 hours) and solvent type (hexane and petroleum ether) for maximum oil recovery. A quadratic model was obtained and R2, R, AAD and RMSE were determined to validate the model. The optimum conditions were found to be extraction temperature of 55 oC, extraction time of 6.62 hours with n-hexane a better solvent. For these conditions, oil yield of 12.70% was obtained which is in reasonable agreement with the predicted one. The values of R2, R, AAD and RMSE were calculated as 0.9799, 0.9899, 0.016 and 0.12 respectively. Also the C. Albidum oil obtained was characterized to determine its physicochemical properties. The saponification value and iodine value of 191 and 30.94 respectively indicate that it is suitable for soap, cosmetics, candle and lubricating oil production. The FT-IR also reflects the presence of saturated and unsaturated compounds which makes the oil a potential for biodiesel production.
Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus
Authors: Singh Anupam , Chawla Omna , Verma Rupal , Saxena Vartika , Kumari Ranjeeta , Sharma Srishti , Kumar Barun
Published: September 2023

Background: Smartphones for video gaming are a widespread leisure activity. The scientific studies in this area have focused on diverse correlates. Some have emphasized the benefits, and others have been intrigued by its dangerous effects on health and vision. However, there is a lack of literature on strabismus children using smartphones for video gaming.

Aims and Objectives: We aimed to explore the relationship between video gaming and the type of strabismus in children already suffering from strabismus.

Materials and Methods: The use of smartphones for video gaming was analyzed in 92 participants aged 4–10 years who presented with strabismus. The patients with ≥15 Prism Dioptre (PD) of deviation on the prism bar cover test were included for analysis. Data were analyzed for association with the time spent on smartphones in association with the magnitude and type of deviation.

Results: The mean age of the study population was 6.47 ± 2.24 (Range = 4–10 years), where 43 (46.7%) were esotropes, and 39 (42.4%) were exotropes. Smartphone usage of more than 2 h was observed in (37) 40% of patients. Out of which 10 (27%) had esotropia, 22 (59.5%) had exotropia, and 5 (13.5%) had combined deviation (P = 0.010, Fisher’s exact test). There was a statistically significant relationship between more than 2 h of video gaming on smartphone and exotropia.

Conclusion: The guarded use of smartphones may have a significant role in the management of patients with strabismus.
Bacteriobilia frequency in patients afflicted by biliary obstruction at a tertiary care center
Authors: Sanmarkan Abarnadevi , P Jagadesan , Shanmugam Samuthiravel , Narayanasamy Ram
Published: September 2023

Background: Bile typically remains sterile within individuals possessing a normal biliary tract, but bacterial colonization arises with biliary obstruction. Infections often stem from ascending duodenal infection or bacterial translocation from the portal vein. Elevated common bile duct pressure due to obstruction, combined with infected bile, can lead to bacterial backflow into lymphatics, fostering cholangitis. In this study, 30 sequential bile samples were examined, scrutinizing the occurrence of bacteriobilia and comparing its incidence between benign and malignant etiologies.

Aims and Objectives: Bacteriobilia typically manifests without symptoms. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of bacteriobilia in patients with obstructive jaundice undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) at our institution, investigating associated risk factors. Furthermore, the study aimed to elucidate the microbiological profile of bile in obstructed biliary systems, make a comparative analysis of bacteriobilia frequency between benign and malignant obstructions, and delve into the drug sensitivity patterns of bacteria cultured from bile at our center.

Materials and Methods: In a prospective, observational, and diagnostic study conducted at the Department of Digestive Health and Diseases, Government Peripheral Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai, from September 2011 to February 2012, with ethical committee approval and informed consent from all participants, we investigated 30 consecutive patients who underwent ERCP for biliary obstruction. The study cohort comprised 13 males and 17 females. Following successful biliary cannulation, bile samples were collected and subjected to microbiological analysis. Results revealed positive bile cultures in 16 patients, with 10 exhibiting benign etiology and 6 malignant. Gram-negative organisms, predominantly Klebsiella, were identified, displaying favorable susceptibility to cephalosporins while demonstrating resistance to ciprofloxacin.

Results: Bile cultures yielded positive results in 16 patients, with 10 cases attributed to benign etiology and 6 to malignant etiology. The cultured organisms were predominantly Gram-negative, with Klebsiella exhibiting significant growth. Notably, these organisms exhibited favorable susceptibility to cephalosporins while displaying resistance to ciprofloxacin.

Conclusion: Bile culture serves as a valuable tool for prompt diagnosis and pre-emptive management of complications. Gram-negative bacilli infections prevail within obstructed biliary systems. This study underscores the pivotal role of routine bile sampling during ERCP in obstructed biliary systems, offering predictive insights to avert complications like cholangitis.
Diabetes Diagnosis through Machine Learning: An Analysis of Classification Algorithms
Authors: Ahmed Haris , Affan Alim Muhammad , Haider Waleej , Nadeem Muhammad , Masroor Ahsan , Qamar Nadeem
Published: September 2023

Diabetes is a serious and chronic disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. If left untreated, it can lead to numerous complications. In the past, diagnosing diabetes required a visit to a diagnostic center and consultation with a doctor. However, the use of machine learning can help to identify the disease earlier and more accurately. This study aimed to create a model that can accurately predict the likelihood of diabetes in patients using three machine learning classification algorithms: Logistic Regression (LR), Decision Tree (DT), and Naive Bayes (NB). The model was tested on the Pima Indians Diabetes Database (PIDD) from the UCI machine learning repository and the performance of the algorithms was evaluated using various metrics such as accuracy, precision, F-measure, and recall. The results showed that Logistic Regression had the highest accuracy at 71.39% outperforming the other algorithms.
Microcystin toxicosis in nursery pigs
Authors: Classen Dyneah , Schwartz Kent , Madson Darin , Ensley Steve
Published: September 2023

This case report documents a clinical case of blue-green algae toxicosis, caused by microcystin toxins, in 5-week-old pigs. Mortality during the investigation was elevated by approximately 7.5% in three affected groups, with a final mortality of 11.4%, and 50% of the population demonstrating clinical signs of various degrees. Affected pigs grew slowly and had distended abdomens. Histological examination of tissue samples revealed hepatic centrilobular necrosis with chronic-active periacinar individual hepatocyte necrosis and regeneration or centrilobular hepatocyte necrosis with hemorrhage. Additional testing of the feed revealed no toxicity concerns. Algae were present on the surface of a small area of standing water near the pond that had a waterway to the main water supply. There was a small waterway that connected the standing water to the main pond. Water sampled from that small area tested positive for microcystin. On the basis of these findings, it was determined that the toxicity was caused by algae growth in that area. The affected area was removed to prevent further exposure, and no clinical signs have been present since the standing water area was drained. To the knowledge of the authors, this report describes the first documented case of microcystin toxicosis in nursery pigs.
Повоєнний розвиток етнографічного туризму в Україні: перспективи та механізми відновлення
Authors: Семків М. О.
Published: September 2023

Стаття присвячена проблемі повоєнного розвитку етнографічного туризму в Україні. Метою праці є дослідити перспективи та механізми відновлення етнографічного туризму на території нашої держави після закінчення воєнного конфлікту. Зроблено аналіз механізмів відродження, стратегій розвитку та функціонування сфери туризму у Ізраїлі, Хорватії та Грузії які також, свого часу, пережили військові дії. Це дозволить більш доцільно сформувати стратегію повоєнного розвитку туризму в Україні, зокрема, й етнографічного. Етнографічний туризм в нашій країні – це досить перспективний вид туризму для розвитку. Сприяють цьому багаті етнографічні ресурси і неповторна історико-культурна спадщина. Розвиваючись, він, є чинником відродження та розвитку національних культур: йде пошук забутих традиційних ремесел, створюються школи майстерності, зберігається та популяризується мова, традиції, обряди та звичаї. В етнографічному туризмі закладено ідею збереження, примноження та передачі нащадкам історико-культурної спадщини. Вище перелічені особливості розвитку етнографічного туризму ведуть до необхідності розробки системи управління даним видом туристичної діяльності, де роль держави пріоритетна, оскільки приватний сектор не зможе повною мірою здійснювати координацію рекламних заходів, сприяти національному етнографічному туристичному продукту в конкурентній боротьбі на міжнародному ринку, особливо, після закінчення війни.
Histopathological and immunohistochemical characteristics of breast carcinomas in Uyo, subtropical region of Africa
Authors: Tanimowo Michael Olatunde , Abudu Emmanuel Kunle , Udo Isaac Assam , Abdulkareem Fatimah Biade
Published: September 2023

Background: There is a relative dearth of data for immunohistochemical characteristics of breast carcinomas in cancer registries of Nigeria and some parts of Africa. A descriptive hospital based study, done over a year, involving three hospitals in Uyo rendering breast cancer care.

Objective: To determine the immunohisto chemical-expression pattern of oestrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal receptor 2 and their relationship with histopathological features of invasive breast carcinomas in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Materials and methods: Each specimen with an accompanying completely filled coded proforma form containing clinical characteristics of patients with breast cancer was received at the Histopathology Department for subsequent histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis.

Results: The age range for patients with breast carcinoma was 23 -70 years with a mean age at presentation of43.07 ± 11.19 years. Invasive ductal carcinoma was the commonest histological type accounting for 86.9 % of all breast cancer. Positivity for oestrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and Her-2 were seen in 18.0 %, 14.8 % and 32.8 % of breast carcinomas respectively. Majority of breast carcinomas were triple negative phenotype (62.3 %).

Conclusion: Majority of the invasive breast carcinomas in our environment were triple negative phenotype (62.3 %).
The Acceptability of Generative AI Tools of Selected Senior High School Teachers in Schools Divisions Office-Manila, Philippines
Authors: Arguson Angelo C. , Mabborang Marvin P. , Paculanan Rhonnel S.
Published: September 2023

This study focuses on the acceptability of selected Senior High School teachers on the use of generative AI tools, particularly Microsoft Bing Chat. A one-shot case study design was conducted on schools across six (6) districts in Manila Philippines. Both the voluntary response sampling method and Slovin’s formula were used to determine the sample from the population. This study involved 125 senior high school teachers, 54 or 43% of whom were males and 71 or 57% of whom were females from both private and public senior high schools in Manila City. The data were recorded first in an MS Excel program and later transferred to SPSS for analysis and visualization. The research instrument was administered online using Google Forms and then transferred to SPSS for data analysis and statistical treatment. It was revealed that all factors were statistically significant on the acceptability of generative AI tool by senior high school teachers. Furthermore, self-efficacy (SE) has the highest of 0.824 coefficient value followed by the factor perceived ease of use (PE) of 0.812 indicating their influence on Bing Chat behavioural intention of use (BI), leaving attitude (AT) the lowest among five (5) factors with 0.762 coefficient value. This implies that senior high teachers in Manila are much willing to abreast the idea of including generative AI tools in promoting their productivity in the workplace.
The interacted characteristically study of alpha, proton, neutron, and gamma radiation against Gd2O3-Na2O-Al2O3-P2O5 glass system doped with Dy3+: Theoretical investigation
Authors: Chaiphaksa Wuttichai , Cheewasukhanont Wasu , Yonphan Supakit , Kirdsiri Keerati , Kaewkhao Jakrapong , Chanthima Natthakridta
Published: September 2023

The radiation shielding properties and fast neutron removal cross-sections of Na2O-Gd2O3-Al2O3-P2O5 glass system doped with Dy3+ were calculated by theoretical approach using the Phy-X program. However, charged particles were simulated via SRIM coding. The result found that density and molar volume of the samples increase with increasing of Dy2O3 concentrations. For radiation shielding properties, increasing Dy2O3 concentrations impact with the mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), effective atomic number (Zeff), and effective electron density (Neff) and also corresponds to the gamma energy ranges. In other hands, increasing density and the MAC are not result directly with neutron cross-sections. For charged particles, the total mass stopping power (TMSP) of both particle as proton and alpha particles depend on the medium that charged particles traversed and also rely on number of ions.
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Calculate and analyst the rediation shielding parameters by Phy-X program.
The charged particles were simulated via SRIM coding.
The study of radiation shielding properties Na2O-Gd2O3-Al2O3-P2O5

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The Problems Facing the Organization and Operation of City Governments under the Central Government in Vietnam
Authors:   People’s Committee of Thu Duc City, Vietnam, Pham Thi Hoan Pham Thi Hoan
Published: September 2023

This article delves into the intricate challenges confronted by city governments operating under the central governance framework in Vietnam. Examining the organizational and operational aspects, the study sheds light on the multifaceted issues inherent to the configuration and functioning of these city-level administrative bodies. By critically assessing the dynamics of central-local power dynamics, decision-making autonomy, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the role of urban planning, the article elucidates the complex landscape in which these city governments operate. Drawing from a comprehensive analysis of legal provisions, government resolutions, and policy implementations, the study highlights the pressing concerns and barriers faced by city governments. In doing so, the article contributes to a nuanced understanding of the governance structure in Vietnam and offers insights into potential avenues for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of city governance within the overarching framework of the central government.