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Spinozas Role in Reshaping the Concepts of Power and Rights of Freedom
Authors: Xia Yinzhi
Published: June 2024

This paper examines Spinoza's philosophical contributions to the discussion on democratic governance, emphasising his endorsement of individual autonomy, reason, and natural law, while also criticising authoritarianism. Spinoza's views provide valuable insights into the intricate relationship between human nature, societal structures, and political authority, within the context of historical discussions on freedom and governance. The research seeks to clarify the potential consequences of Spinoza's philosophical framework for modern political thought and practice through analysis. Spinoza argues that persons, being a part of nature, are subject to its laws and have intrinsic entitlements to self-preservation and liberty. He promotes the use of reason in guiding individual behaviour and society organisation, emphasising the significance of rational government. Nevertheless, Spinoza's theory exposes its shortcomings in addressing social disparities and systematic injustices, hence reproducing the biases prevalent throughout his day. Notwithstanding these limitations, his focus on rationality and freedom continues to have a significant impact on current debates over democracy, rights, and social justice. This study enhances our comprehension of the intricacies related to freedom, governance, and societal progress by conducting a thorough examination of Spinoza's works and relevant secondary sources.
Research on the Analysis of Youth Celebrity Worship Behavior and Guidance Strategies in the Perspective of New Media
Authors: Xiao Mengyang
Published: June 2024

Along with the development of science and technology, the new media technology has been maturing, and the carrier of information dissemination has also diversified. The dissemination of new media has entered an era of rapid development, and the culture of celebrity worship has emerged, accompanied by changes in the circle and values of young people, and stars are favored by many young people because of their uniqueness, and the celebrity worship behavior of young people under the new media perspective has different characteristics. At present, teenagers in the age of celebrity worship appeared to be underage, the behavior appeared to be out of control and has a certain degree of blindly following the crowd. In this paper, we analyze the causes of teenagers' celebrity worship behavior and the influence of new media communication on teenagers' celebrity worship behavior from the perspective of new media, and put forward effective guiding strategies for teenagers themselves, their parents, the relevant management departments and the society in order to disseminate correct values.
The Opportunities and Challenges of Theater Stage Design in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Du Shu
Published: June 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and new media technologies has revolutionized the theater industry, offering innovative opportunities for artistic expression and audience engagement. This article explores the impact of AI on multimedia stage design, particularly its implications for the theater industry and individuals with disabilities. By analyzing the innovative applications of artificial intelligence in scriptwriting, stage design, and virtual reality, the article points out the new opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence brings to artists and audiences. It particularly emphasizes how the combination of AI with AR/VR technologies provides a novel artistic experience for disabled individuals while also offering suggestions and prospects in areas such as intelligent audience experiences, copyright protection, and the transformation of traditional theaters. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of artificial intelligence in leading the theater industry forward and calls for an open-minded approach to addressing the challenges posed by new technologies, ensuring that theatrical arts continue to inspire audiences.
A Look Into How the “Blue Zone” Lifestyle May Affect Patients’ Lives Before and After Hip Fracture: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study
Authors: Ruckle David E. , Dahan Alden , Jesurajan Jose , Nayak Rusheel , Rice R. Casey , Wongworawat M. Daniel , Johnson Joey P. , Rajfer Rebecca
Published: June 2024

Introduction:

Hip fractures are life-changing injuries with associated one-year mortality up to 30%. Five locations in the world have been termed “blue zones,” where the longevity of the population is markedly higher than that of surrounding areas and there are 10 times more centenarians. The United States has one blue zone (Loma Linda, California), which is believed to be because of the lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist population living there. We hypothesized that patients from the blue zone experience low-energy, frailty-driven, osteoporotic hip fractures later in life and an increased postinjury longevity relative to non-blue zone control subjects.

Methods:

A review of patients treated for hip fracture between January 2010 and August 2020 from a single institution was conducted. Demographic data were collected, and the end point of mortality was assessed using death registry information, queried in April 2024. Groups were divided into blue zone and non-blue zone. Statistical analysis was conducted with P < 0.05 considered significant.

Results:

Complete data were available for 1,032 patients. The blue zone cohort sustained low-energy hip fractures 12 years later in life (83.2 versus 71.1, P < 0.01). Propensity score matching was used to account for this difference. After propensity score matching, age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, surgery performed, sex, mechanism, ethnicity, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CHF, chronic kidney disease grade, dementia, surgical time, and drug/tobacco/marijuana use were similar between groups. Blue zone patients had lower mortality at both 1 and 2 years postoperatively (12% versus 24%, P = 0.03 and 20% versus 33%, P = 0.03, respectively), had more hypertension (76% versus 62%, P = 0.03), reported lower alcohol use (7% versus 20%, P < 0.01), and included more Seventh-day Adventists (64% versus 15%, P < 0.01).

Conclusion:

The blue zone lifestyle affected the onset of frailty and delayed osteoporotic hip fracture by 12 years in this propensity-matched cohort study. Postoperative mortality was also markedly lower in the blue zone cohort.
Efektivitas Problem Based Learning terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dalam Pembelajaran Tematik Kelas V SD
Authors: Nora Nora , Wardani Naniek Sulistya
Published: June 2024

Penelitan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat efektivitas problem based learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis pembelajaran tematik kelas V SD. Jenis penelitian ini adalah experiment design. Subyek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas V SD berjumlah 60 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes dan observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan berupa uji t-tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan efektivitas pembelajaran tematik PBL dan konvensional terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis kelas V SD yang ditunjukkan oleh hasil uji t test sebesar 0,116 dengan signifikansi 0,03 < 0,05. Pembelajaran tematik PBL menekankan pada pemecahan masalah. Pembelajaran konvensional menekankan pada pemberian materi, penugasan dan tes. Kemampuan berpikir kritis merupakan aktivitas peserta didik dalam mengidentifikasi masalah, merumuskan masalah, menganalisis data, mensintesis data, memecahkan masalah, menarik kesimpulan.
“Fruit Troduction”: Aplikasi Augmented Reality Untuk Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Siswa Tingkat Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Kabata Yunita , Astawa Ni Luh Putu Ning Septyarini Putri , Sudiatmika Ida Bagus Kresna
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pengembangan media pembelajaran yang menggunakan teknologi Augmented Reality (AR) dalam memperkenalkan berbagai jenis buah kepada siswa kelas III SD di PKBM (Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat) Denpasar-Bali. Metode pengembangan Luther-Sutopo digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Aplikasi augmented reality "FRUIT TRODUCTION" berhasil dikembangkan dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Visual Studio, Unity 3D, dan Vuforia. Data kualitatif diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan studi pustaka, sedangkan data kuantitatif dikumpulkan melalui black box sebagai alat untuk menguji aplikasi.
Strategi Personal Branding Rudi Surya sebagai Konten Kreator Komedi Melalui Akun TikTok @Rudisuryaa
Authors: Sanin Salsa Billa Frisanti , Zuhri Saifuddin
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat bagaimana strategi personal branding yang dilakukan oleh Rudi Surya sebagai konten reator komedi melalui akun TikTok @rudisuryaa. Penulis menggunakan teori 11 kriteria pembentukan dasar personal branding oleh Rampersad. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Rudi Surya dalam membangun personal branding menerapkan 11 kriteria menurut Rampersad yaitu Keontentikan, Integritas, Konsisten, Spesialisasi, Otoritas, Keberadaan, Relevan, Visibilitas, Kegigihan, Goodwill, dan Kinerja. Lalu personal branding yang dominan dilakukan oleh Rudi Surya terdapat 9 dari 11 kriteria yaitu Keoententikan, Integritas, Konsisten, Spesialisasi, Keberadaan, Relevan, Kegigihan, Goodwill, Kinerja. Oleh karena itu, Strategi personal branding yang dilakukan oleh Rudi Surya berfokus kepada konten komedi yang sesuai dengan karakter Rudi dalam dunia nyata. Sehingga Penggunaan media sosial TikTok sebagai pembentukan personal branding dirasa efektif karena melalui media sosial TikTok seseorang dapat dengan mudah menunjukan siapa dirinya melalui personal branding yang akan dibentuknya.
Content Marketing sebagai Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Pada Serviskita
Authors: Rahmawati Dian Hutami , Rachmawati Dina
Published: June 2024

Penggunaan media sosial di era digital saat ini mampu dijadikan sebagai media dalam menjalankan kegiatan komunikasi pemasaran oleh setiap pelaku usaha. Serviskita merupakan salah satu jenis usaha layanan servis perangkat IT. Dalam menjalankan kegiatan usahanya, Serviskita mencoba strategi komunikasi pemasaran melalui media sosial untuk meningkatkan branding dan penjualan melalui konten. Penelitian ini akan membahas tentang implementasi content marketing yang dilakukan oleh Serviskita dalam menjalankan kegiatan komunikasi pemasarannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah tim Serviskita, dan objek penelitian ini yaitu content marketing Serviskita. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan Serviskita dalam menjalankan kelima tahapan komunikasi pemasaran telah mampu mencapai keefektifan kegiatan komunikasi pemasarannya yang dilakukan melalui strategi content marketing. Dalam menjalankan optimasi content marketingnya melalui software Faceboost, dinilai mampu meningkatkan hasil dari kegiatan content marketing yang dilakukan oleh Serviskita dalam menjalankan kegiatan komunikasi pemasarannya. Melalui strategi content marketing, Serviskita berhasil mencapai tujuannya untuk melakukan branding dan meningkatkan penjualan secara softselling melalui produksi konten yang dilakukan.
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency at Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Punjab
Authors: Shuaib Muhammad , Imran Muhammad , Khan Hasan Akbar , Ikram ul Haq Muhammad , Zubair Hafiz Muhammad , Irfan Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Anemia is a frequently encountered complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) leading to worse outcomes in terms of quality of life and premature death. However, the current prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in CKD is understudied in Pakistan. Objective: To assess the frequency of IDA in patients with CKD at Bewal International Hospital, Gujar Khan, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional was executed at the Department of Nephrology, Bewal International Hospital, Pakistan from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022. The study comprised 97 patients aged >13 years of either gender having CKD (GFR <60 ml/min/1.73m²) for at least 90 days. All patients were tested for serum creatinine, ferritin, and hemoglobin levels. IDA was considered if hemoglobin was ≤12 mg/dL in women and ≤13 mg/dL in men. Results: Among 97 patients, there were 57(58.7%) males and 40(41.3%) females. The mean age was 51.23 ± 12.99 years while the mean disease duration was 6.01 ± 1.610 years. 57(58.7%) patients had IDA. IDA was more frequent in women with CKD (67.5%), compared to men (52.64%). However, this association was statically insignificant (p>0.05). When data was stratified, a substantial association was found between IDA and the stage of CKD (p=0.007). There was no significant association between IDA and disease duration (p>0.05).  Conclusions: It was concluded that anemia is common in CKD patients, with a high prevalence in females. Stage 3–5 CKD is significantly associated with developing iron deficiency anemia. Early identification and timely management can avoid unfavorable outcomes in these patients.
Thực trạng lo âu, trầm cảm của người bệnh ung thư vú tại Khoa Nội 5 bệnh viện K cơ sở Tân Triều Hà Nội
Authors: Vũ Minh Tuấn , Vũ Xuân Thịnh , Phạm Tùng Sơn , Hoàng Việt Hưng , Hoàng Thị Thu Châm , Đỗ Minh Sinh , Thân Thu Hoài
Published: June 2024

Mục tiêu: Nghiên cứu nhằm mô tả thực trạng lo âu, trầm cảm của bệnh nhân ung thư vú và phân tích một số yếu tố liên quan tại khoa Nội 5 Bệnh viện K cơ sở Tân Triều.
Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 373 bệnh nhân ung thư vú đang điều trị tại Khoa Nội 5 Bệnh viện K cơ sở Tân Triều sử dụng bộ công cụ HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) để đánh giá mức độ lo âu và trầm cảm, sử dụng hồi quy logistic để đo lường mối liên quan giữa một số đặc điểm và tình trạng lo âu, trầm cảm.
Kết quả: Có 56,3% bệnh nhân ung thư vú có rối loạn lo âu thực sự, 56,0% bệnh nhân ung thư vú có tình trạng trầm cảm thực sự và 41,6% bệnh nhân ung thư vú vừa có rối loạn lo âu và vừa có rối loạn trầm cảm thực sự. Những yếu tố liên quan đến tình trạng rối loạn lo âu là nhóm tuổi, tình trạng hôn nhân, sử dụng bảo hiểm y tế để điều trị ung thư, thời gian được chẩn đoán bệnh, số phương pháp điều trị đang được nhận và tình trạng trầm cảm. Những yếu tố liên quan đến tình trạng rối loạn trầm cảm là nhóm tuổi, tình trạng hôn nhân và tình trạng lo âu.
Kết luận: Tỷ lệ bệnh nhân ung thư vú mắc rối loạn lo âu và trầm cảm ở mức cao, cần quan tâm và đẩy mạnh công tác chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần cho những bệnh nhân ung thư vú có nhu cầu cả trong và sau quá trình điều trị.
Revolutionizing Pediatric Dermatology: Dupilumab’s Impact on Atopic Dermatitis in Kids
Authors: Elsayed Eiman Hamza Ahmed , Khater Rabab Elsayed Ali Hassan
Published: June 2024

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common, non-communicable, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin illness mainly affecting children. It is a chronic condition. It causes mental health problems like anxiety, sadness, anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, and obesity. It is the first skin ailment and the fifteenth non-fatal disease. The purpose of the present research study was to evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of biological treatment for atopic dermatitis using monoclonal antibodies against non-biological treatment, including antibiotics, immunosuppressants, demards, histamine antagonists and corticosteroids. Patient information was gathered from FDA-approved clinical trials. The comparative analysis found that Biological therapies like Dupilumab, Omalizumab, and Ustekinumab improve symptoms and disease control in atopic dermatitis. Non-biological treatments may not be as effective. Early antibiotic exposure can increase infection vulnerability. Mild eczema infections require biological agents. Topical corticosteroids can be combined with Dupilumab for effective treatment of atopic dermatitis. Studies show that Dupilumab improves symptoms and quality of life, making it a better option than a placebo. FDA recommends using biological agents over immunosuppressants in paediatrics for improved immune results. FDA clinical trials showed that dupilumab is a safe and effective treatment for children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, reducing disease severity and improving quality of life in young AD patients.
Cardiorespiratory effects of intramuscular alfaxalone combined with low-dose medetomidine and butorphanol in dogs anesthetized with sevoflurane
Authors: Kato Keiko , Itami Takaharu , Oyama Norihiko , Yamashita Kazuto
Published: June 2024

Background:
The intramuscular (IM) administration of 7.5–10 mg/kg of alfaxalone produces anesthetic effects that enabled endotracheal intubation with mild cardiorespiratory depression in dogs. However, the effects of IM co-administration of medetomidine, butorphanol, and alfaxalone on cardiorespiratory function under inhalation anesthesia have not been studied.
Aim:
To assess the cardiorespiratory function following the IM co-administration of 5 μg/kg of medetomidine, 0.3 mg/kg of butorphanol, and 2.5 mg/kg of alfaxalone (MBA) in dogs anesthetized with sevoflurane.
Methods:
Seven intact healthy Beagles (three males and four females, aged 3–6 years old and weighing 10.0–18.1 kg) anesthetized with a predetermined minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane were included in this study. The baseline cardiorespiratory variable values were recorded using the thermodilution method with a pulmonary artery catheter after stabilization for 15 min at 1.3 times their individual sevoflurane MAC. The cardiorespiratory variables were measured again following the IM administration of MBA. Data are expressed as median [interquartile range] and compared with the corresponding baseline values using the Friedman test and Sheff’s method. A P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The intramuscular administration of MBA transiently decreased the cardiac index (baseline: 3.46 [3.18–3.69], 5 min: 1.67 [1.57–1.75] L/min/m2 : P < 0.001), respiratory frequency, and arterial pH. In contrast, it increased the systemic vascular resistance index (baseline: 5,367 [3,589–6,617], 5 min:10,197 [9,955–15,005] dynes sec/cm5/m2 : P = 0.0092), mean pulmonary arterial pressure, and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide.
Conclusion:
The intramuscular administration of MBA in dogs anesthetized with sevoflurane transiently decreased cardiac output due to vasoconstriction. Although spontaneous breathing was maintained, MBA administration resulted in respiratory acidosis due to hypoventilation. Thus, it is important to administer MBA with caution to dogs with insufficient cardiovascular function. In addition, ventilatory support is recommended.
Can silver nanoparticles stabilized by Fenugreek (Trigonella foenm -graecum) improve tibial bone defects repair in rabbits? A preliminary study
Authors: Sadan Madeh , Naem Mommen , Tawfeek Hesham , Khodier Mostafa , Zeitoun Moustafa , Khodery Sabry , Alkhamiss Abdullah , Hassan Yaser , Abdellatif Ahmed
Published: June 2024

Background:
A fracture is considered a medical emergency leading to considerable complications.
Aim:
This study aimed to describe the accelerating action of Ag-NPs-FG on fracture healing in rabbits.
Methods:
AgNPs were reduced with FG, loaded into a starch gel base, and investigated for their morphology, size, and charge. Four equal groups were randomly formed of 40 adult male rabbits. A 3.5 mm diameter bone defect was created at the proximal metaphysis the right tibia in each rabbit. Groups 1 to 4 were injected with placebo saline, AgNPs-FG, plain gel, and FG-gel at the bone defect zone, respectively. The healing was assessed for 8 weeks postoperatively based on the radiographic, bone turnover markers, and histopathological examinations.
Results:
The AgNPs-FG was obtained as a faint reddish color, spherical in shape, with an absorbance of 423 nm, a size of 118.0±1.7 nm, and a surface charge of -7.8±0.518 mV. The prepared AgNPs-FG hydrogel was clear, translucent, and homogenous. The pH values were 6.55-6.5±0.2, the viscosity of 4000 and 1875 cPs, and spreadability of 1.6±0.14 and 2.0±0.15 for both FG and AgNPs-FG hydrogel, respectively. Radiographic union scale was significantly (p<0.05) improved in group 2 with significant (P < 0.05) increase of bone turnover markers was found in comparison to other treated groups. Histopathological examination revealed the formation of mature bone on the 28th postoperative day in groups 2 and 4.
Conclusion:
Colloidal nano-formulation of AgNPs-FG loaded hydrogel could be a promising formulation to accelerate rabbits' tibial bone healing process.
A novel approach to ear pain in the horse: A case report
Authors: Lardone Elena , landi Alessandra , Franci Paolo
Published: June 2024

Background:
During an electrochemotherapy (ECT) a chemotherapeutic drug is injected into the tumour and then an electroporation is provided. In horses, ear manipulation may be very painful and combining a loco-regional technique with a sedation might be a good option to avoid anaesthesia-related risks. A two-injection-point block of the internal and external pinna and acoustic meatus was described in horse cadavers, and it permitted complete stain of all three branches of the great auricular nerve (GAN), internal auricular nerve branch (IAB), lateral auricular branch (LAB), and caudal auricular nerve (CAN), suggesting a lower risk of intra-parotid injection during the IAB and LAB block.
Case Description:
An 8-year-old Italian jumping gelding presented for ECT to treat a fibroblastic sarcoid in the left medial pinna. After intravenous sedation with acepromazine, romifidine, and butorphanol, a two-injection-point block was provided as previously described. The block of the GAN was blind, whereas an electrical nerve locator was used for the IAB, LAB, and CAN. A total of 12 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine was injected. The ECT was safely performed without any difficulties. The horse well tolerated the procedure and completely recovered 75 min after sedation. No complications were detected.
Conclusion:
The described approach seems feasible and suitable for blockade of the sensory innervation of the equine ear in case of ECT.
Medical training affected during COVID-19 pandemic and measures to overcome it
Authors: Beg Shehab , Ahmed Osama , Hanif Fahad , Tahir Hassan , Sattar Remsha
Published: June 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the medical training due to lockdowns and ever changing SOP’s that has resulted in cancelling elective cases and restructuring of healthcare system. In all of this, the profound effect on resident’s wellness and effects on their clinical skills have not been characterized.
Methods: It is a cross-sectional survey based study done in Liaquat National Hospital. An online questionnaire comprising of 21 questions were sent using online platform and the study includes all current residents working in affiliated hospitals in Pakistan. Respondents were asked about healthcare restructuring, educational experiences and impact on their wellness.
Results: A total of 120 residents participated in the study, having response rate of 46.7 percent. Gender, postgraduate year, and city were well represented within the sample. Roughly all of the residents (82.1 percent) informed the restructuring of their residency program and most of them (75 percent) were assigned in the management of Covid-19 patients. Most of the residents has likely negative (4 percent) or somewhat negative (35.7 percent) impact on their training and wellness. Overall, 85.7 percent were discontented that they will not be able meet minimum case numbers due to reduce numbers of elective procedures. Most of the residents accepted that virtual lectures from professors outside the hospital were of the greatest value. Forty-six percent of the respondents felt isolated due to social-distancing during lockdown.
Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic had a great amount of impact on plastic surgery resident’s education and wellness. Although reductions in elective cases may be temporary, this may represent a loss of critical clinical experience. Some effects were positive like conducting virtual meetings which have somewhat balanced the learning experience of residents.
LIMITAÇÕES NAS ATIVIDADES INSTRUMENTAIS DE VIDA DIÁRIA E VULNERABILIDADE SOCIAL ENTRE PARTICIPANTES DO ELSI BRASIL
Authors: Pereira Marina Fração , Vinadé Neto Luiz Fernando Franzen , Tiecker Ana Paula , Bós Ângelo José Gonçalves
Published: June 2024

A vulnerabilidade social pode repercutir na saúde do idoso. As atividades instrumentais de vida diária (AIVD) indicam a capacidade de levar uma vida independente e saudável para o idoso. Sendo assim, é importante investigar a possível relação entre AIVD e a vulnerabilidade social de idosos.
Consensus in Qur'an Sciences by Al-Tabari An Applied Theoretical Study
Authors: AlOmar Abdullah
Published: June 2024

This study, titled "Consensus in the Sciences of the Qur'an at Al-Tabari (a theoretical and applied study)", focused on what Al-Tabari—may God have mercy on him—reported regarding the degree of consensus on matters of the Qur'anic sciences, including generality and specificity, the drawing of the Qur'an, the readings, the copyist and the abrogated, the reasons for revelation, and the date of revelation. The inductive-deductive and descriptive-analytical approaches were used to approach the research material. This study is divided into an introduction and a prelude to the life of Al-Tabari and his scholarly stature. Additionally, there were two sections: theoretical, where I discussed al-Tabari's strategy for reaching an agreement in Qur'anic sciences, and practical, where I discussed the study of topics where al-Tabari recalled reaching an agreement in Qur'anic sciences. As a result of my research, I came up with several conclusions, including the following: Al-Tabari used a variety of expressions to convey agreement in the sciences of the Qur'an; He used the words "consensus," "agreement," and "negation of disagreement," and that it may convey the consensus in interpreting the verse, and it may convey the consensus in weighting between different words in the interpretation of the verse and may be conveyed in the citation. Al-Tabari inferred in his interpretation of the consensus in the sciences of the Qur’an to weigh the sayings, reject the weak sayings, and give preference to one reading over another.
Stock Market Prediction Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors:   Matoshree College of Engineering and research centre Eklahre Nashik, Jadhav Shital Kacharu
Published: June 2024

The stock market is a very important activity in the finance business. Its demand is consistently growing. Stock market prediction is the process of determining the future value of company stock or other financial instruments traded on a financial exchange. For some decades Artificial Neural Network (ANN), which is one intelligent data mining technique has been used for Stock Price Prediction. It has been trusted as the most accurate consideration. This paper surveys different machine learning models for stock price prediction. We have trained the available stockdataofAmericanAirlinesforthisproject.Th eprogramminglanguagethatwe have used in this paper is Python. The Machine Learning (ML) models used in this project are Decision Tree (DT), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Random Forest (RF),and ANN. The datahereissplitinto70%fortrainingand30%fort esting.The dataset contains stock data for the last 5 years. From the simulation results, it is shown that Random Forest performs better as compared to others. Thus, it can be used in the real-time implementation. Keywords Machine Learning, Stock Price, Prediction, American Airlines, Support Vector Machine (SVR), Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Random Forest (RF), Decision Tree (DT).
DYNAMIC FIREWALL CONFIGURATION FOR VIRTUAL NETWORKS: A COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMATION FRAMEWORK
Authors:   , Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Rao A. Lakshmipathi
Published: June 2024

In recent years, segment routing has emerged as a revolutionary traffic engineering architecture. Segment routing, however, results in control overheads since more packet headers need to be included. When segment headers get excessively long, the overheads can significantly lower the forwarding efficiency for a big network. We suggest the intelligent routing scheme for traffic engineering (IRTE), which can provide load balancing with minimal control overheads, in order to meet the better of two goals. We first frame the problem as a mapping problem that maps various flows to important diversion sites in order to obtain optimal performance. Second, by reducing the problem to a k-dense subgraph problem, we demonstrate that it is nondeterministic polynomial (NP)-hard. We create improved ant colony optimisation (IACO), a popular ant colony optimisation technique for network optimisation problems, to address this issue. We also develop and examine the theoretical performance of the load balancing algorithm with diversion routing (LBA-DR). Ultimately, we test the IRTE in various real-world topologies, and the findings demonstrate that the IRTE works better than previous algorithms. For example, while testing on Bell Canada topology, the maximum bandwidth is 24.6% less than that of traditional algorithms. Keywords: Segment Routing, Traffic Engineering, Control Overheads, Packet Headers, Forwarding Efficiency, Intelligent Routing Scheme.
COVID19-ResCapsNet: A Novel Residual Capsule Network for COVID-19 Detection from Chest X-Ray Scans Images
Authors:   Department of Information Science and Engineering Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India Pin- 560074, S Dr. Santhosh Kumar
Published: June 2024

In response to the urgent need for swift and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 during the global pandemic, there has been a growing interest in leveraging advanced technology like deep learning for detection purposes. This project introduces a novel approach termed COVID19-ResCapsNet, which integrates deep neural networks with X-ray imaging data to predict the likelihood of COVID-19 onset in patients. The methodology comprises two key steps. Initially, features are extracted using an enhanced Residual feature extraction network, aimed at capturing crucial information from the X-ray images. Subsequently, multiple Capsule Networks are employed to discern between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 cases. This hybrid model is assessed using two separate datasets of chest X-ray images: Dataset-1 containing 50 images and Dataset-2 containing 20 images. Remarkably, the proposed method achieves high classification accuracy rates of 0.9988 on Dataset-1 and 0.9933 on Dataset-2 for binary classification tasks. To validate its efficacy, the performance of the COVID19-ResCapsNet model is compared against various state-of-the-art pre-trained classification models. Additionally, the study investigates the impact of two crucial hyper parameters: optimizer selection and batch size. The findings underscore the effectiveness of the proposed COVID-19 detection model, suggesting its potential as a complementary tool in clinical settings for expedited and accurate diagnosis. Keywords: Deep learning, Capsule network, Residual network, COVID-19 detection.
A Study on Workplace Ostracism, Psychological Capital and Its Impact on Wok Engagement
Authors: Malar J Swetha Jeba
Published: June 2024

Workplace ostracism, Psychological Capital (PsyCap), intrinsic motivation and Organization Citizenship Behavior (OCB) are the critical factors influencing work engagement of the employees which enhances the organizational performance. This study examines the relationships between these factors to provide insights into the dynamics of employees’ work engagement within organizational contexts. Data were collected from a diverse sample of 285 employees within an organization through Google forms Questionnaire to explore experiences of workplace ostracism, levels of psychological capital, intrinsic motivation, Organization Citizenship Behavior and work engagement. Findings reveals that psychological capital are negatively correlated with workplace ostracism and positively correlated work engagement. The study highlights the importance of fostering a positive organizational culture and providing support mechanisms to mitigate the effects of workplace ostracism and promote work engagement. By recognizing and addressing the factors influencing workplace engagement, organizations can enhance employee well-being, performance, and organizational success. Keywords: Workplace Ostracism, Psychological Capital, Intrinsic Motivation, Organization Citizenship Behavior, Employee Engagement
Make Vs Buy Analysis In Automobile Industries
Authors: Venkateswaran Dr.N.
Published: June 2024

The make vs buy analysis is a critical decision-making process that organizations undertake to determine the most efficient and cost-effective approach to procuring goods or services essential to their operations. This explores the intricate interplay between cost, quality, and lead time in shaping sourcing decisions, delving into the multifaceted considerations and complexities involved in the decision-making process. Through a comprehensive examination of cost factors, quality considerations, and lead time dynamics, this study aims to provide actionable insights and practical recommendations for organizations navigating the complexities of strategic sourcing. By adopting a holistic approach to cost analysis, prioritizing quality assurance, and leveraging advanced planning and forecasting techniques, organizations can optimize their supply chain efficiency, enhance their agility in responding to market demands, and drive sustainable growth in an ever-evolving business landscape. This abstract encapsulates the key findings and insights from the thesis, offering a roadmap for organizations seeking to make informed decisions and achieve strategic alignment in their sourcing strategies. Key Words: Cost Analysis, Fixed Costs, Variable Costs, Quality Control, Lead Time, Scalability, Supplier Reliability, Flexibility, Risk Assessment.
Barriers to dietary adherence among Vietnamese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a hospital-based cross-sectional study in Haiphong
Authors:   Faculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Haiphong, Vietnam, Tran Ha Thuy Thi , Minh Duc Cap ,   Faculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Haiphong, Vietnam, Nguyen Linh Thuy ,   Faculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Haiphong, Vietnam, Nguyen Thanh Van ,   Haiphong Medical University Hospital, Haiphong, Vietnam
Published: June 2024

Dietary adherence (DA) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) helps improve clinical parameters and enhance the patient’s quality of life. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a medical university hospital in Vietnam on 410 type 2 diabetes patients to evaluate dietary adherence and its barriers. DA was assessed using the Perceived Dietary Adherence Questionnaire (PDAQ). Out of the total 410 patients, the proportion of female patients was 60.2%, and the average age of patients was 66.08 ± 8.72 years old. Only 16.3% of patients adhered to the diet. Multivariate regression analysis showed that factors such as medication adherence (AOR= 3.44, 95%CI: 1.50-7.93), good glycemic control (AOR= 2.13, 95%CI: 1.17-3.87), and patients receiving monthly dietary counseling (AOR= 3.01, 95%CI: 1.63-5.55) were statistically significantly related to DA. Clinicians should consider these factors when advising patients on DA.
Factor analysis of the village health volunteers’ core competencies in Thailand
Authors:   Doctor of Public Health Program, Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand., Krutnoi Noppadol , Wongkongdech Adisorn ,   Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand, Promasatayaprot Vorapoj ,   Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
Published: June 2024

This survey research aimed to study the VHVs’ core competencies, in particular by analyzing the VHVs’ Competency Standards developed in 2007 in Thailand. The research used multistage probability random sampling. A total of 500 samples were collected from four regions in country through administering a questionnaire. The IOC was 0.70 –1, the CVI was 1, and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.98. Exploratory factor analysis was deployed with principal component analysis and the Promax method for factor extraction and rotation. The sampling adequacy was verified with appropriate values (KMO = 0.96 and MSA values for each item ranging from 0.94 - 0.98 and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity (p < 0.001)). The results demonstrated that there are seven core competencies for VHVs as follows: 1) Empowering children and youth to engage in community healthcare development, 2) Health promotion, 3) Disease prevention, 4) Basic medical care, 5) Policy implementation, 6) Fostering self-care awareness, and 7) Health risk monitoring and precaution. All competencies explained 70.02% of the variance. The results could serve as guidelines for developing VHVs’ competencies to deliver high-quality healthcare services in the community.
Performance of the District Health Boards within the district health system in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Authors:   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, Kongsathienpong Kanchatpisit , Wanaratwichit Civilaiz ,   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, Jariya Wutthichai ,   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
Published: June 2024

The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to examine the performance of the District Health Boards (DHBs), and to investigate factors affecting DHB performance within the district health system in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The samples of the study were 399 participants from the DHBs. The data were collected by using a questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed with descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (stepwise multiple regression analysis). The study’s results showed that the overall DHB performance within the district health system was at a moderate level (mean = 3.38, S.D. = 0.79). Among the components, the highest mean was found for setting objectives and plans at a high level (mean = 3.52, S.D. = 0.69), while the lowest mean was found for the evaluation of sustainable work development at the moderate level (mean = 3.17, S.D. = 0.70). Regarding factors affecting the DHB performances, eight co-predictive variables were found: 1) internal communication, 2) DHB potential development, 3) work assignment in teams, 4) community participation, 5) teamwork, 6) management experiences, 7) status of divorce/widow/separation, and 8) participation period in the DHB role. These eight factors could significantly co-predict the performances of the DHBs within the district health system at 65.40%. The results of this study can later be used as data for determining policies and plans for the implementation of the DHBs in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Number of Bank Agencies and Bank Credit Supply in Waemu Zone: A Spatial Econometric Approach
Authors: Séraphin Prao Yao
Published: June 2024

This study examines the effect of the spatial dependence of the number of bank branches on the supply of credit in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries, over the period 1995-2021. Methodologically, we mobilize spatial econometric techniques to take into account the spatial interdependence between the various countries involved in the analysis. Results from the SDM (Spatial Durbin Spatial) model reveal that the number of bank branches has a positive and significant influence on credit supply. In addition, bank size has a positive effect on credit supply. Nevertheless, inflation hurts the credit supply. Considering spatial effects has also shown us that the supply of credit from one country to another also depends on the volume of credit it receives from other countries. In terms of economic policy implications, banks in the zone need to promote the strategy of geographic expansion of their bank branches. Similarly, monetary authorities need to make efforts to keep inflation rates at moderate, stable levels, and encourage the emergence of large banks.
Mother-Child Conversations about the Impact of Nutrition and Activities on a Short and Long-Term Basis
Authors: Raman Lakshmi , Manning Mark
Published: June 2024

The following two studies examined mother-child conversations about the outcomes of engaging in healthy and unhealthy eating and physically active and sedentary activities. Study 1 (n= 29 mother-child dyads, M age = 4.6 years) examined the impact of healthy and unhealthy eating on a short and on a long term basis. Study 2 (n = 34 mother-child dyads, M age = 4 years 8 months) examined the impact of physically active and sedentary activities on a short and on a long term basis. Overall for Study 1, preschoolers elicited significantly more physiological and physical responses. For Study 2, preschoolers gave significantly more physiological and physical utterances than their mothers did. The results of these two studies demonstrate that preschoolers draw predominantly on the biological domain when reasoning about the impact of engaging in healthy/unhealthy nutrition and physically active and sedentary activities on a short and on a long-term basis.
Study the Effect of Animal Manure, Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Growth, Yield and Yield Components Traits of Mungbean
Authors: Sarvari Basir Ahmad , Nahiz Aimal , Malakzai Mohammad Yar , Wasihfy Mohammad Khan
Published: June 2024

The field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of different fertilizers sources such as animal manure (AM), Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) fertilizers on growth, yield and yield components of Mungbean (Vigna radiate L.) during 2019 The applied levels of mentioned sources were (0, 30 ton ha­1), (0, 25 & 50 N kg ha-1) and 0, 50 & 70 P kg­ ha­-1) respectively. The experiment was laid out at the research farm of, Badghis University in factorial split-plot design (SPD) with 3 replications. Each replication consisted of (18) plots with (2m x 2m) size. Animal manure was applied to the main plots while, N and P fertilizers were applied to the subplots of the experiment. The results revealed that, animal manure significantly affected all characteristics of Mungbean except total dry matter, yield, and harvest index. The Interactive effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers was found significant for all characteristics of Mungbean, while the interactive effect of AM x N and AM x P was found non-significant for recorded parameters.
موقف الرسول محمد (ص) من ظاهرة قطع الطريق
Authors: نصار عمار
Published: June 2024

يسـعى البحـث إلى دراسـة دور الرسـول محمـد sفي مواجهـة ظاهـرة قطـع الطريـق التـي
كانـت مـن موروثـات العصــور الســابقة للإســلام ،والتــي أضرت بالمجتمــع لمــا فيهــا
مــن تعــد عــلى أمــن النــاس وســلامتهم اللذيــن همــا مـن العنـاصر الأساسـية لبنـاء
المجتمـع ؛ لذلـك عمـل الرسـول محمـد sعـلى معالجـة هـذه الظاهـرة بالوقـوف عـلى المسـببات
الرئيسـة لهـا بشـكل شرعـي وعمـلي حـازم؛ لضـان حيـاة آمنـة ومسـتقرة للنـاس كافـة .اشتمل
البحث على مقدمة ومدخل ومبحثين ونتائج وهوامش وقائمة مصادر ومراجع. تنــاول المبحــث الأول:
بيــان الرســول محمــد sللنصــوص الرعيــة لظاهــرة قطــع الطريــق ،أمــا المبحــث
الثــاني فقــد تنــاول معالجــة الرســول محمــد sلظاهــرة قطــع الطريــق في أيــام
الدعــوة الإســلامية ،وكان مــن النتائــج التــي توصـل إليهـا البحـث ، شرع الديـن
الإسـلامي أحكامـا خاصـة تطبـق عـلى مرتكبـي هـذا الفعـل تمثـل بآيـة الحرابـة التـي نفــذ
الرســول ِّ sأحكامهــا بحــق المعتديــن ،وتمحــورت الآيــة في أربعــة أحــكام ، وهــي
القتــل، والصلــب ،والقطــع مـن خـلاف ،والنفـي ، الا انـه مـن الممكـن العفـو عـن قاطـع
الطريـق في حـال إذا كان قبـل الظفـر بـه مـع إيفـاء بعـض الحقـوق ،وأوضـح الرسـولsموقفه
مـن الظاهـرة مـن خـلال الأحاديـث النبويـة الريفـة ،فضـلا عـن قيامـه بتنفيـذ سلسـلة مـن
الحلـول التـي أسـهمت إسـهاما فعـالاً في القضـاء عـلى ً هـذه الظاهـرة تـاركا منهجـا
حكيـما يمكـن الرجـوع إليـه لإيقـاف الظاهـرة كـا حصـل في العصـور اللاحقـة.
STATE-BASED ONLINE RESTRICTIONS: AGE-VERIFICATION AND THE VPN OBSTACLE IN THE LAW
Authors:   University of Mississippi School of Law, Kishk Youssef A.
Published: June 2024

Since the inception of the internet, the availability of online pornography to minors has been a major concern, and the federal government has tried and failed to effectively prohibit minors’ access to these materials online. Some states have enacted legislation to force commercial entities distributing this harmful material online to enact reasonable age-verification. These “porn” statutes may be subject to constitutional challenges on the basis of overbreadth and privacy. Outside of potential constitutional challenges, these laws are indicative of a potential national trend in state-created online pornography restrictions, and the issues of ineffectiveness and inconsistency present within the laws themselves merit an analysis. Additionally, this paper will use these recent laws and their issues as a basis to explain the place of virtual private networks (“VPNs”) in the law. Particularly, VPNs are the most common method to circumvent state-enforced online regulation and yet they tend to be ignored or overlooked by statutes despite their popularity. Causing VPN companies to profit from these “porn” law restrictions, by giving online, and potentially minor, users the ability to ignore most age-verification measures put in place by these laws. Keywords: State-Based, Online Restrictions, Age-Verification, VPN
Discusiones y argumentación en la enseñanza de las ciencias: prácticas y desafíos docentes
Authors: Gómez Zaccarelli Florencia , Cándido Vendrasco Natalia , Arriagada Jofré Victoria
Published: June 2024

Las discusiones científicas en aulas escolares a escala global son recientes y escasas, donde la enseñanza presenta patrones poco productivos de interrogación-respuesta-evaluación. Saber qué puede facilitar discusiones y argumentación en las aulas de ciencias es de alta relevancia. Este estudio revisa sistemáticamente la literatura y encuentra que dichas prácticas tienen propósitos dialógicos/interactivos, asignan papeles y especifican estructuras de participación, discursos y prácticas docentes. Los estudios también identifican desafíos para la facilitación de discusiones científicas en el currículum, la formación y las creencias docentes. Se sugieren, entre otras, implicaciones para la formación docente, inicial y continua, como la inclusión explícita de la argumentación científica y fortalecimiento diciplinar en ciencias, trabajando también sobre sus creencias.
Laboratorios virtuales para la enseñanza de las ciencias: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Campos Mera Gabriela , Benarroch Benarroch Alicia
Published: June 2024

Se ha realizado una revisión sistemática, adoptando el modelo de Newman y Gough y las directrices de la declaración PRISMA, con el objetivo de caracterizar la producción científica sobre laboratorios virtuales en la enseñanza de las ciencias experimentales en educación secundaria. Se pretendió dar respuesta a seis preguntas de investigación sobre los laboratorios virtuales. La búsqueda se realizó en tres bases de datos: Scopus, ERIC y WoS. Se identificaron 221 artículos, de los cuales fueron seleccionados 38, por cumplir con todos los criterios de inclusión. Los hallazgos dan cuenta de que, en las investigaciones, el laboratorio virtual más frecuente es PhET; la asignatura más abordada es la Física y la edad más analizada son los 16 años. Además, se encontró que el uso de laboratorios virtuales arrojaba resultados positivos en la mayor parte de los casos en los que fueron aplicados.