bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of oregano essential oil against selective microorganisms in raw mutton
Authors: Islam MS , Nila JS , Fariha S , Hassan S
Published: May 2024

The current study was conducted to ascertain the impact of various concentrations of oregano essential oil on the microbial population in raw mutton. The experiment was conducted using a complete randomized design (CRD) with six (6) treatments as T0 , T1 , T2 , T3 , T4 , T5 and three (3) replications. The drop plate method was utilized to detect the presence of certain microorganisms. The outcomes showed that adding oregano oil reduced the microbial population in samples. Colony-forming units gradually decreased where T5 being the lowest number of colony-forming units. There was a highly significant difference (p<0.0001) in the colony-forming unit of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Proteus vulgaris. For Klebsiella pneumonia, there was a significant reduction (p<0.01) of the microbes among samples. On the other hand, Staphylococcus epidermidis significantly outperformed Proteus vulgaris in terms of growth inhibition. In light of the findings, it is possible to conclude that the addition of oregano essential oil at a 200 µl level reduces the microbial population of raw mutton.
Effects of ageing on longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle of local beef
Authors: Chakrabartty S , Akter S , Murshed HM , Rahman MM , Azad MAK
Published: May 2024

The ageing process significantly influences the quality parameters of beef, including water holding capacity (WHC), drip loss, tenderness, pH, and cooking loss. This study aimed to investigate the impact of ageing on these parameters and establish ageing as a valuable method for enhancing beef (LTL muscle) tenderness while minimally affecting other quality attributes. Using beef samples subjected to ageing periods of 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days, and 9 days, a comprehensive analysis was conducted to assess changes in WHC, drip loss, tenderness, pH, and cooking loss over time. The research findings revealed nuanced variations in these parameters across the ageing periods. While WHC, drip loss, pH, and cooking loss exhibited minimal changes throughout the ageing process, a notable improvement in tenderness was observed with increasing ageing duration. This enhancement in tenderness underscores the effectiveness of ageing in softening beef muscle fibers and improving eating quality. Moreover, the study explored the underlying mechanisms driving the observed changes in beef quality during ageing, including proteolysis, collagen degradation, and moisture redistribution. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for optimizing ageing conditions and maximizing the beneficial effects on beef tenderness. Overall, the findings of this study contribute to the body of knowledge on the effects of ageing on beef quality parameters and provide practical insights for meat industry professionals and stakeholders. By establishing ageing as a valuable process for enhancing beef tenderness, this research has implications for meat processing practices, product development, and consumer satisfaction.
Automated Determination of Music Genre and Linguistic Categorization
Authors: A.V.L. Prasuna
Published: May 2024

The main objective of the project is to build a system that allows users to predict genre as well as language out of some music . The Automated determination of musical genre and linguistic categorization is a machine learning based prediction model which is used to predict the genres and languages of an audio . Musical genres are categorical labels created by humans to characterize piece of music. A musical genre is characterized by common characteristics typically related to the instrumentation, rhythmic structure and harmonic content of the music. The performance and relative importance of the proposed features are investigated by training the statistical pattern recognition classifiers using real world audio collections and using machine learning algorithm.In this project, we built systems called music genre and language classification and the effects of different feature extraction methods and their various combinations were also investigated. This task is of great interest in music information retrieval and recommendation systems. In recent years, several machine learning algorithms have been developed to tackle this task, using features such spectral, temporal, and tonal characteristics of audio signals. Music genre prediction and language classification is a task that involves automatically predicting a piece of music into a specific genre category as well as language based on its audio features. Keywords-machine-learning,music,music genre and language classification
A Review on Design and Fabrication of Mechanically Operated Gate System
Authors:   Students of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Published: May 2024

Entryways have become increasingly common in private settings, serving as entrances to enclosed spaces or gaps in fences to regulate passage. Nowadays, many entry gates are operated by automated systems, boasting various advanced features. The demand for automated or mechanically operated doors has been steadily rising. The described automatic gate system is designed to automate entrances to parking lots of residential properties, businesses, and public car parks. It utilizes a mechanically controlled mechanism comprising a base plate connected to an L-shaped rod, which is in turn attached to a pulley fixed on the gate's main body. This setup enables the gate to be raised by spinning the pulley, and it gradually descends with the assistance of a car boot shock absorber when the vehicle's load is removed. This system ensures continuous gate opening and closing without the need for an external power source. While operating the gate manually reduces the burden on individuals, it is designed to function automatically through mechanical movements without requiring external control. Keywords: Mechanical Operated Gate, Pulley, Base plate, Boot shock
Smart Blind Stick with GPS Tracking, 2G GSM Module and Ultrasonic Sensor
Authors: Hebli, Anuja
Published: May 2024

In today's technologically advanced world, it's imperative to ensure that everyone, including visually impaired individuals, can navigate their surroundings safely and independently. In this paper, we present a novel solution: a Smart Blind Stick equipped with GPS tracking, a 2G GSM module, and ultrasonic sensors. This groundbreaking device is designed to improve the movement and safety of people with visual impairments by offering features such as live location monitoring, obstacle sensing, and communication functionalities. A smart blind stick is designed to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings safely. The length of a smart blind stick can vary, but it typically ranges from around 100 to 150 centimetres (3.3 to 4.9 feet). This length allows the user to detect obstacles on the ground and in their immediate vicinity. The weight of a smart blind stick is usually kept lightweight for easy handling and portability. It typically ranges from 200 to 500 grams (7 to 17.5 ounces), although this can vary depending on the materials used in its construction The integration of these features empowers users to navigate with confidence, enabling them to overcome barriers and explore the world around them more freely.
Hashimoto Thyroiditis - A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Phagoora Jaskomal , Saini Sukhpreet , Raghunathan Anaha , Reji Jisha , Shabir Ahmed , Wanis Mark , Dejesus Domaldy
Published: May 2024

Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) is an inflammatory disorder that often results in hypothyroidism. It has several global implications affecting different regions worldwide. Risk factors for acquiring HT include diet, inheritance, sex, epigenetics, and comorbidities. HT is a complex autoimmune illness characterized by an attack on the thyroid gland by the immune system. At the cellular level, genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and the loss of immunological tolerance to thyroid antigens all play significant roles in the disease's genesis and progression. There are several mechanisms by which HT may develop, but the typical progression is autoimmune in origin. Many patients do not initially present with symptoms, but later develop symptoms of hypothyroidism. These symptoms include constipation, fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, cold intolerance, decreased energy, memory loss, muscle cramps, hair loss, and irregular menses. Patients with HT usually present with a firm, nontender neck goiter on a physical exam. To distinguish HT from other thyroid pathologies, patient serum should be collected to check for thyroid-specific auto-antibodies against thyroglobulin, thyroid peroxidase, thyroid stimulating hormone. Imaging studies such as ultrasonography with computer-aided techniques using gray-scale features are also diagnostic tools in differentiating between a healthy thyroid and HT. While the most common intervention of HT is synthetic hormone administration with levothyroxine sodium (L-T4), other alternatives or additional treatments include glucocorticoid use, diet alterations, selenium supplementation, vitamin D supplementation, and in more extreme cases, thyroidectomy. While research continues discovering new interventions, each treatment plan is highly variable based on underlying causes and presentations. This comprehensive review hopes to provide an up-to-date compact analysis of literature pertinent to the epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, genetics, pathophysiology, classifications, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatments of HT.
Potential use of hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) shell powder in muffin production by partial substitution of wheat flour: Color, bioactive, textural, and sensory properties
Authors: Demirkan Esma Nur , Akyürek Şeyma Nur , Bayraktar Deniz , Kutlu Gözde , Törnük Fatih
Published: May 2024

In this study, different muffin samples were produced by substituting 0, 5, and 10% (w:w) hazelnut shell powder (HSP) into wheat flour and their color, bioactive, textural and sensory properties were determined. The results showed that both total phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity did not change with the addition of HSP to the muffin formulation. Upon enrichment of muffins with HSP, L* and b* color values of muffins decreased in both crumb and crust, while a* values increased in crumb and decreased in crust. The more HSP used in the muffins, the more visible pore formation was determined. Textural analysis revealed that hardness, gumminess, chewiness values decreased while the springiness, cohesiveness and resilience values increased as the amount of HSP increased in the muffin formulation. The partial substitution of wheat flour with 5% (w:w) HSP received the highest crust, crumb, chewiness, taste/aroma and overall acceptability scores by the panelists. Overall, HSPs, which are a waste and by-product of hazelnut processing, can be successfully used in fiber-rich muffin production, both expanding their potential areas of use and contributing to their economic value.
Dampak dari Penambahan Ekstrak Kulit Pisang (Musa Balbisiana) dalam Pembuatan Sabun Cair yang Menggunakan Crude Palm Oil Sebagai Bahan Dasar
Authors: Febri Yani Ema Lisa , Nur Fadillah Muhammad , Asiffah Nadia , Sri Harjanti Ratna
Published: May 2024

Indonesia adalah produsen Crude Palm Oil terbesar di dunia, tercatat menurut BPS 2021 berhasil memproduksi 45,1 juta ton. Disisi lain BPS juga mencatat bahwa lima tahun terakhir terjadi peningkatan produksi pisang nasional dengan rata-rata 5,2% pertahun. Hal tersebut disertai dengan meningkatnya konsumsi pisang rumah tangga tahun 2021 mencapai 2,39 juta ton. Kondisi ini mengakibatkan perlunya pengelolaan limbah kulit pisang dalam memanfaatkan biomassa kulit pisang, sehingga tujuan penelitian ini memanfaatkan kandungan kulit pisang menjadi produk sabun kecantikan. Metode yang digunakan adalah saponifikasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Teknologi Pengolahan Politeknik LPP yang bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penambahan ekstrak kulit pisang pada pembuatan sabun cair. Analisa yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini yaitu pH, alkali bebas, bobot jenis,  anti bakteri, dan uji organoleptik. Hasil uji organoleptik terbaik pada sampel D dengan variasi 1 mL ekstrak kulit pisang, sedangkan seluruh variasi sabun cair ekstrak kulit pisang pada penelitian ini memenuhi standar SNI 4085:2017 untuk nilai pH dan analisa alkali bebas.
Design And Development of Sketch Based Image Retrieval Using Deep Learning
Authors: Talekar Dr S. A. , Lajurkar Shravani A. , Patil Divya S. , Benke Rutika A. , Kunde Pranjal A.
Published: May 2024

In this cutting edge, the common wrong doing rate is expanding day-by-day and to manage up with this the criminal divisions as well ought to discover ways in which would speed up the by and large preparation and offer assistance in bringing one to justice. In response to rising crime rates, law enforcement agencies are turning to advanced algorithms capable of matching freehand sketches with images in databases. These algorithms, utilizing sophisticated feature extraction techniques and deep learning models, significantly enhance identification accuracy. By leveraging Sketch based image retrieval technology, investigations are expedited, leading to quicker suspect apprehensions and resolution of criminal cases. This results in improved public safety and justice outcomes, as well as more efficient law enforcement practices overall.
The Study on Investment Behavior of Working Women in Chennai
Authors: K Dr. Nigama , C Deepika
Published: May 2024

The research project titled "A Study on Investment Behaviour of Working Women in Chennai" investigates the financial habits and preferences of working women in Chennai in the education sector, with a focus on their investment patterns. Primary data required for the descriptive research was collected through physical questionnaires. The study aims to analyze the impact of factors such as age, income levels, education, and employment sectors on investment behavior, as well as the influence of digitalization skills, financial knowledge, and risk tolerance levels. With a purposeful sample size of 350 working women and a purposive sampling technique. The percentage analysis, Weighted Average, Regression analysis, and ANOVA were performed for the research using SPSS (v16) software. The research provides valuable insights into the investment behavior of this demographic. The findings highlight the prevalence of short-term investment preferences, the need for enhanced financial literacy programs, and the influence of external factors on investment patterns.
Predictive Power- Leveraging Data Analytics and Mining for Future Trends Forecasting
Authors: Agarwal Niyati , Tiwari Dipti Ranjan
Published: May 2024

In an era of vast data availability, the ability to predict future trends accurately has become a critical advantage for businesses, policymakers, and researchers alike. This paper examines the predictive power inherent in data analytics and mining techniques and their applications in forecasting future trends across various domains. Through a comprehensive review of methodologies, case studies, and real-world applications, we explore how data analytics and mining enable the extraction of valuable insights from large datasets to anticipate trends in finance, healthcare, marketing, and beyond. We delve into the tools, and best practices employed in predictive modeling, emphasizing their role in enhancing decision-making processes and strategic planning.
A modified co-production framework for improved cross-border collaboration in sustainable forest management and conservation of forest bird populations
Authors: MacPherson Maggie , Crosby Andrew , Graff Shawn , Rowse Linnea , Miller Darren , Raymundo Ana , Saturno Jacquelyn , Sleep Darren , Solarik Kevin A. , Venier Lisa , Boulanger Yan , Fogard Duane , Hick Kristina , Weber Pat , Docherty Teegan , Ewert David N. , Ginn Matthew , Jacques Michael Jaime , Morris Dave M. , Stralberg Diana , Vezina Etienne , Viana Leonardo R. , Whitman Andrew , Matula Colleen , Cumming Steven , Tremblay Junior A.
Published: May 2024

The border between Canada and the United States poses jurisdictional challenges when it comes to consistently implementing science-based conservation of forests and their biological communities. Through a partnership with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Boreal Avian Modelling Project, and American Bird Conservancy, we developed a co-production framework to conduct research that will inform forest management practices for bird conservation in the cross-border region of Bird Conservation Region 12. Our framework first responds to the needs of resource managers and other perceived stakeholders, while investing in relationship-building for long term trust as a foundation for future partnerships with Indigenous rights holders and landowners. Our central question was: How can sustainably managed forests create and/or maintain high quality breeding habitat to support forest bird populations that are resilient to climate change? Engaging with experts in Canada and the United States, we found that the main driver for addressing our central question was our limitation in connecting bird population responses to specific forest management practices. We describe how experts are contributing avian count and forest inventory data that researchers will use to produce a requested decision-support tool. We continue to engage with land managers to link forest resource inventory data to specific forest management practices and refine the components of products by including more diverse perspectives.
Integration of Airborne Laser Scanning data into forest ecosystem management in Canada: Current status and future directions
Authors: Goodbody Tristan R.H. , Coops Nicholas C. , Irwin Liam A.K. , Armour Claire C. , Saunders Sari C. , Dykstra Pamela , Butson Christopher , Perkins Genevieve C.
Published: May 2024

Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) has been the subject of decades of applied research and development in forest management. ALS data are spatially explicit, capable of accurately characterizing vegetation structure and underlying terrain, and can be used to produce value-added products for terrestrial carbon assessments, hydrology, and biodiversity among others. Scientific support for ALS is robust, however its adoption within environmental decision-making frameworks remains inconsistent. Cost continues to be a principal barrier limiting adoption, especially in remote, forested regions, however added challenges such as the need for technical expertise, unfamiliarity of data capabilities and limitations, data management requirements, and processing logistics also contribute. This review examines the current status of the integration of ALS data into forest ecosystem management in a Canadian context. We advocate for continued inter-agency acquisitions leading to integration of ALS into existing natural resource management decision pathways. We gauge the level of uptake thus far, discuss the barriers to operational implementation at provincial scales, and highlight how we believe ALS can support multiple objectives of forest and environmental management in Canada. We speak to potential benefits for supporting inter-agency terrain generation, ecosystem mapping, biodiversity assessments, silvicultural planning, carbon and forest health evaluations, and riparian characterizations. We conclude by providing key considerations for developing capacity using ALS and discuss the technologies future in the context of Canadian forest and environmental management objectives.
Advance Rulings and Binding Pre-Entry Tariff Classification According to Article 3 TFA: Situation 2018 Still a Long Way to Go
Authors: Weerth Carsten
Published: May 2024

Article 3 of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) requires each TFA member to issue advance rulings in a reasonable time that are binding on the applicant and the customs authorities of the issuing country. Such binding advance rulings cover, among other things, tariff classification information that is crucial for the calculation of import duties and tariffs. This paper investigates which countries are offering advance tariff classification rulings and which are still not offering such rulings and finds that, in 2018, 72 countries are offering binding pre-entry customs classification. However, without the European Union (EU) member states, only 44 harmonised system member states out of 157 are offering these binding pre-entry customs classifications. Fifty-nine countries that are offering advance rulings on tariff classification have ratified the TFA, but 16 countries are offering this service without having ratified the TFA.
Revenue Maximisation Versus Trade Facilitation: The Contribution of Automated Risk Management
Authors: Grigoriou Christopher
Published: May 2024

Customs administrations in developing economies are most frequently confronted by two seemingly mutually exclusive objectives: revenue maximisation and trade facilitation. The goal of maximising revenue most often implies a strengthening of customs controls, while trade facilitation suggests a more rapid release of goods. This paper demonstrates that, by using targeting techniques based on the calculation of a score derived from results of previous controls, these two objectives can be reconciled. The simulations presented are formulated on one year of anonymous customs declarations and modelled accordingly. The results show that: (1) the volume of controloriented declarations can be drastically reduced by only slightly impacting the results with regard to offences detected: 80 per cent of offences could have been detected by focusing on just 30 per cent of the declarations that had been identified as high risk (i.e. with the highest score); and (2) simulations suggest that the use of this type of targeting techniques would have drastically increased (up to 100 per cent) the volume of offences recorded by targeting declarations that did not undergo a physical examination in place of targeted declarations without a conclusive result.
How Helpful Are Mirror Statistics for Customs Reform? Lessons From a Decade of Operational Use
Authors: Grigoriou Christopher , Kalizinje Frank , Raballand Gael
Published: May 2024

From a tool for trade economists, mirror data, which consist of comparing export and import data reporting by exporting and importing countries, have been increasingly used to detect potential fraud in developing countries. This dramatic change can be explained by the simplicity and low cost of using open worldwide databases. Even though mirror data discrepancies do not guarantee fraud records, this approach contributes to improved risk analysis (on origins and tariff lines, as well as brokers/ importers, locations and inspectors), estimates of potential revenue losses, and new dialogue between customs administrations, importers, brokers and, sometimes, political authorities. The use of mirror statistics in developing countries is, therefore, promising and should be used increasingly for customs reforms. However, this statistical tool is even more efficient with other reforms, such as human resources reforms.
Hypertoniával élők életminőségének, alvásminőségének és gyógyszerszedési szokásainak a felmérése
Authors: Varga Bernadett , Stromajer-Rácz Tímea , Laki Szimonetta , Pusztafalvi Henriette , Petőné Csima Melinda
Published: May 2024

Célkitűzés: A magasvérnyomás-betegség az egyik legfőbb rizikótényezője az egyéb cardiovascularis betegségek kialakulásának. Jelen vizsgálat célja a 45 évnél idősebb, hypertoniával élő betegek gyógyszerszedési szokásainak, alvásminőségének és életminőségének a felmérése volt. Vizsgálat módszere: Kvantitatív leíró jellegű, keresztmetszeti vizsgálatunkat 2022-ben végeztük online kérdőív formájában, 45 évesnél idősebb, hypertoniában szenvedő betegek körében (n=143). Az adatgyűjtés eszköze Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (8 item), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, EQ-5D-5L és saját szerkesztésű kérdőív. Eredmények: Az alacsonyabb életkorú betegekre magasabb szintű terápiahűség volt jellemző (R=- 0,36; p=0,024). Akik rendszeresen felkeresik háziorvosukat, következetesebben szedik a gyógyszereiket (p=0,048). A megfelelő alvásminőség pozitív hatással van az életminőségre (p<0,001). Következtetés: A háziorvos rendszeres felkeresése egyrészt segíti a gyógyszerszedési fegyelem betartását, másrészt kiváló lehetőséget biztosít a betegedukációra, az egészségfejlesztésre. Kiemelt jelentőségű ezért a magasvérnyomás-betegek figyelmét felhívni a rendszeres időközönként történő háziorvosi ellenőrzés szerepére, amely hozzájárulhat a magas vérnyomás következtében kialakuló szövődmények megelőzéséhez.
Antinatalist procreationism and humanity's cosmic significance
Authors: Lo Sapio Luca
Published: May 2024

In this article, I explore several prominent arguments forwarded by advocates of the antinatalist philosophy. Mainly, I assess the asymmetry argument, the argument concerning the lack of consent by future individuals, the arguments about the quality and meaning of life, and the imposition argument. After identifying some issues with the asymmetry argument and underscoring the strengths of the other arguments, I propose a form of antinatalism that accepts procreation under narrowly defined circumstances to avert species extinction and its potentially catastrophic consequences from a cosmic perspective.
Transmissão de histórias de vida como instrumento favorecedor de emancipação de pessoas idosas
Authors: Feil Daiana Caroline Prestes , Lima Rita de Cássia Gabrielli Souza
Published: May 2024

O envelhecimento é um processo heterogêneo e multifacetado, em que pessoas idosas ocupam lugares diferenciados, de acordo com o lugar que ocupam na relação de produção e consumo. O objetivo deste estudo foi elaborar uma tecnologia social aplicada ao processo de envelhecimento, por meio da análise dos sentidos atribuídos ao envelhecimento. De abordagem qualitativa, exploratório-descritiva, desenvolvida com quatro participantes. Os dados foram coletados por meio de histórias de vida e diário de campo e foram analisados através da análise temática ajustada. Observou-se que os participantes aparentam não reconhecer seu processo de envelhecimento, negam a velhice e apresentam reflexos de exploração, na mesma medida em que o Estado garante essa fase do processo humano em legislação, mas não promove integralmente direitos. Como resultado foi construída a proposta de tecnologia social Histórias de Vida – Promotora de Vida atendendo a necessidade historicamente construída de acolhimento, bem como transmissão de sabedoria construída ao longo da vida. Levanta-se a necessidade de mais estudos que priorizem a perspectiva histórica, no âmbito da práxis, apontando caminhos que atendam às necessidades históricas de pessoas idosas e favoreçam sua consciência de classe.
Efeitos do yoga do riso no processo saúde e doença: revisão sistemática
Authors: Lôbo Rafaela Magalhães Manot Sarrat , Silva Alciene Pereira da , Pitzer Carolina Mello Teixeira , Ferraz Mariana Oliveira Antunes , Heliodoro Ednalva Alves , Rosa Darci de Oliveira Santa
Published: May 2024

O Yoga do Riso vem sendo utilizado junto a tratamentos convencionais e na promoção e proteção da saúde. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de realizar uma revisão sistemática dos efeitos do Yoga do Riso no processo saúde e doença. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática seguindo recomendações da Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Foram incluídos estudos primários, sem restrição de data de publicação ou idioma. Foram utilizadas seis bases de dados eletrônicas para a realização das buscas na literatura científica: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Embase, Web of Science, Scielo e LILACS. De 6.544 estudos, dezessete preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Verificou-se uma predominância de estudos randomizados controlados que objetivam avaliar os efeitos do Yoga do Riso no tratamento de doenças crônicas e na promoção da saúde. Os resultados apontam que a clínica quando complementada com a técnica do Yoga do Riso gera benefícios para o paciente ou melhor qualidade de vida para pessoas saudáveis. Destaca-se a necessidade de estudos com amostras mais robustas.
Desconstrução e reconstrução do discurso religioso no conto Adão e Eva, de Machado de Assis
Authors: Figueiredo Eduarda dos Santos , Kallarrari Celso
Published: May 2024

Pretendemos, neste artigo, identificar a presença do Discurso Religioso no conto Adão e Eva (1994), de Machado de Assis. No intuito de entender como os textos literários são constituídos de outros textos e vozes, buscaremos demonstrar, no conto em questão, como se processa a presença do discurso religioso bíblico, assim como elementos do sagrado e profano nas experiências das personagens, porque nenhum texto, tal como um discurso, é puro no que se refere a sua construção e significação. Outros textos entrelaçam-se uns nos outros, formando uma trança de enunciações e enunciados, sendo possível o entrecruzamento de vozes do Discurso. Assim, percebe-se que o Discurso Religioso e os elementos do sagrado não são apenas aspectos isolados, restritos ao espaço religioso. Eles também constituem peças do mosaico textual. Para tanto, apoiaremos na Análise de discurso (1983, 1999, 2000) de Orlandi, nos conceitos de desconstrução (Derrida, 2014; Pedroso Júnior, 2010), de intertextualidade, intertexto e discurso de Bakhtin (2006) e Brandão (2004), nos textos da fenomenologia da religião (Eliade, 2008;  Otto, 2007).
Study and microbial evaluation of homemade meat meals sold in the markets of the city of Al Bayda – Libya
Authors: Mahmoud Randa , Saleh Abdulsalam
Published: May 2024

Background: Home-cooked meals were frequently linked to foodborne diseases. Microbial contamination of meals depends on many factors: handling and preparing of foods, the environment and quality of raw materials, and also habits of cooks. People who sell such meals for customers with lower income in the street are at risk from foodborne diseases and a need for periodical control to protect them. Deleterious microorganisms present in food may produce toxins and other harmful substances; some may spoil foods and cause off-odors and off-flavors. Objective: the aim of this study is to evaluate microbial contamination in home-made meat and meals sold in the markets of the city of Al-Bayda – Libya Methods: This study evaluated 40 samples of home-prepared meat in the city of Al-Bayda(20 red meat meals and 20 poultry meat samples). All samples were tested for the total number of viable bacteria, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, psychoactive and Anaerobic bacteria, mold count, and yeast count Results: The study showed that the average number of home meals red meat and processed poultry were 14.63 x 106, 19.19 x 105,10.35 x 510, 16.04 x 105, 104 x 3.8, and 7.39 x 105 CFU/g, respectively. The percentage of Staphylococcus aureus is 46.4% and 40% in processed red meat and poultry meals, respectively. Conclusion: The research showed that aerobic Bacteria did not grow in all the meals that were tested, and these results demonstrated the importance of this, which gave a serious indication that all home-prepared meat is dangerous to human health.
Prediction of Annual Rural Unemployment Rate in West Bengal using Grey Model
Authors: V Pavithra , Gupta Deb Sankar , Basak Pradip , Debnath Manoj Kanti , Mula Gobinda
Published: May 2024

The rural unemployment rate is a critical economic indicator used to assess strength of rural economy in India. Annual estimates of rural UR are released in both usual status (ps+ss) as well as current weekly status (CWS) at the state and national level in India by National Statistics Office (NSO) through Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). At present, the annual rural UR estimates are available for the state of West Bengal from the year 2017-18 to 2021-22. However, there is a notable delay in the publication of UR estimates as compared to the reference period. Therefore, accurate forecasting of the UR is crucial for timely and targeted interventions, and effective policy planning. Conventional forecasting models fail to provide accurate predictions of UR in these type of small time series due to the violation of requirement of number of data points. In contrast, the Grey model requires limited data to establish a differential forecasting model. In this study, application of grey model has been considered to forecast annual rural UR in West Bengal for different age groups as well as gender, and it was found that grey model provides satisfactory forecast.
KIẾN THỨC VỀ BỆNH PHONG CỦA CÁN BỘ Y TẾ CƠ SỞ VÀ TÌNH NGUYỆN VIÊN LÀM CÔNG TÁC CHỐNG PHONG TẠI 10 TỈNH Ở VIỆT NAM
Authors: Lê Hữu Doanh , Lê Thị Mai , Đinh Hữu Nghị , Hà Tuấn Minh , Vũ Thanh Tùng , Nguyễn Mạnh Tân , Nguyễn Mậu Tráng , Dương Phúc Hiếu , Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Anh , Hà Anh Minh , Hồ Phương Thùy
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu: Nhằm khảo sát một số đặc điểm và kiến thức của cán bộ y tế tuyến cơ sở và tình nguyện viên làm công tác chống phong, chúng tôi tiến hành nghiên cứu đánh giá kiến thức về bệnh phong trước và sau tham gia tập huấn tại 10 tỉnh trên toàn quốc.
Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu can thiệp đánh giá kiến thức cơ bản về bệnh phong của 1084 cán bộ y tế tuyến cơ sở (xã, thôn bản) và tình nguyện viên làm công tác chống phong tại 38 xã trong 10 tỉnh trên toàn quốc trước và sau 1-3 tháng tham gia lớp tập huấn “Nâng cao kiến thức cơ bản về bệnh phong” do Bệnh viện Da liễu Trung ương tổ chức trong thời gian 02 ngày.
Kết quả: Trong số 1084 cán bộ được khảo sát trước tập huấn, tỉ lệ cán bộ y tế và tình nguyện viên được làm bài lượng giá về bệnh phong có kiến thức đạt (trả lời đúng ≥50% số câu hỏi) khá cao với 82,6% và điểm trung bình là 6,5±2,4/10 điểm. Nhóm tuổi 18-39, người hành nghề y tế, dân tộc Kinh có kiến thức tốt hơn so với các nhóm còn lại. Sau tham gia tập huấn 1-3 tháng, có 932 học viên được khảo sát. Ở nhóm học viên này, tỉ lệ học viên có kiến thức đạt trước và sau tập huấn tăng từ 82,8% lên 91,7%; điểm trung bình trước và sau tập huấn tăng từ 6,6 ± 2,3 lên 7,6 ± 1,8, sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê. Kiến thức về căn nguyên, đặc điểm lâm sàng, điều trị, thái độ với người bệnh phong đều tăng lên sau khi được tập huấn. Kiến thức về thời gian lây truyền bệnh phong không tốt (chỉ 37,7% trả lời đúng) và không tăng lên sau khi tập huấn.
Kết luận: Theo kết quả nghiên cứu của chúng tôi, tỉ lệ cán bộ y tế và tình nguyện viên được làm bài lượng giá có kiến thức đạt về bệnh phong khá cao và được cải thiện một phần sau 1-3 tháng được tập huấn.
Ngày nhận bài:11/07/2023
Ngày phản biện: 15/9/2023
Ngày chấp nhận đăng: 18/02/2024
KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ, THỰC HÀNH VỀ BỆNH LÂY TRUYỀN QUA ĐƯỜNG TÌNH DỤC CỦA HỌC SINH PHỔ THÔNG TRUNG HỌC TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NINH BÌNH
Authors: Bùi Thị Hằng Hoa , Nguyễn Thị Thu Hương , Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy , Hà Thị Thanh Mai , Phạm Thị Lan
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu:  Khảo sát thực trạng kiến thức, thái độ, thực hành về bệnh lây truyền qua đường tình dục (BLTQĐTD) của học sinh trung học phổ thông tại thành phố Ninh Bình..
Đối tượng và phương pháp: nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 1101 học sinh.
Kết quả: Học sinh nam chiếm 52,2%, 96,1% học sinh sống với bố mẹ và 73,4% sống ở thành phố. Về kiến thức: Phần lớn học sinh trả lời đúng ≥50% câu hỏi về bệnh lây truyền qua đường tình dục, chiếm gần 77%. Có 92,5% học sinh biết về bệnh LTQĐTD. Trong số đó, tỷ lệ rất lớn có những nhận thức sai về bệnh: gần 37% học sinh cho rằng đây là bệnh di truyền; 91% biết đến bệnh HIV/AIDS, chỉ hơn 17% biết về bệnh Chlamydia; Dấu hiệu nghi ngờ bệnh LTQĐTD ít được học sinh biết đến nhất là “đau bụng ngoài kỳ kinh” (với chỉ 30,7%); còn nhiều học sinh trả lời các đường lây chưa đúng: 29,1% trả lời là “hôn nhau”, 27% cho rằng dùng chung đồ ăn/thức uống có thể gây ra bệnh, 24,4% cho rằng đường lây là “dùng chung quần áo”. Về thái độ: Hơn 7% học sinh không sợ mắc bệnh, gần 6% không sợ biến chứng và có tới hơn 16% học sinh sợ bị xa lánh khi mắc bệnh LTQĐTD. Hơn 34% học sinh nghĩ sẽ không thổ lộ với bố mẹ khi nghi mắc bệnh LTQĐTD. Thậm chí, có 2,8% học sinh dự định không nói với ai. Về thực hành: học sinh sẽ đi khám ngay lập tức nếu có biểu hiện nghi ngờ bệnh (95,6%), cũng như khuyên bạn tình đi khám ngay (95,5%). 95,2% cho rằng nên tiêm vắc xin để phòng các bệnh này; hơn 81% trả lời kiêng quan hệ tình dục. Tuy nhiên, vẫn còn hơn 8% học sinh có tiếp tục quan hệ tình dục với người khác khi bị mắc bệnh. Một tỷ lệ tương đối học sinh tự mua thuốc về chữa (5,3%), đến gặp thầy lang (5,2%) và 4% trả lời không chữa gì vì có thể tự khỏi
Kết luận: Kiến thức, thái độ và thực hành của học sinh về BLTQĐTD ở mức trung bình. Cần có thêm nhiều biện pháp tuyên truyền, giáo dục để cải thiện tình trạng này
Ngày nhận bài: 22/07/2023
Ngày phản biện: 13/09/2023
Ngày chấp nhận đăng: 06/10/2023
NGHIÊN CỨU NỒNG ĐỘ KẼM HUYẾT THANH TRÊN BỆNH NHÂN BẠCH BIẾN KHÔNG PHÂN ĐOẠN
Authors: Triệu Thị Thu Hường , Văn Thế Trung
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu: Xác định sự khác biệt giữa nồng độ kẽm huyết thanh của bệnh nhân bạch biến không phân đoạn với người bình thường và mối liên quan với các đặc điểm lâm sàng của bệnh nhân.
Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu bệnh – chứng, gồm 40 bệnh nhân bạch biến không phân đoạn và 39 người khỏe mạnh tương đồng về tuổi, giới. Bạch biến được chẩn đoán dựa trên lâm sàng và soi đèn Wood. Huyết thanh của cả hai nhóm đều được đo nồng độ kẽm huyết thanh bằng phương pháp chỉ thị màu.
Kết quả: Nồng độ kẽm huyết thanh ở nhóm bệnh thấp hơn nhóm chứng (p = 0,048). Trong đó, nhóm bệnh nhân thể lan tỏa và/hoặc có diện tích tổn thương da trên 10% có nồng độ kẽm huyết thanh thấp hơn so với người khỏe mạnh (p = 0,006 và p = 0,049).
Kết luận: Nồng độ kẽm huyết thanh thấp có thể liên quan đến độ lan rộng của bệnh bạch biến không phân đoạn, do đó nên định lượng nồng độ kẽm huyết thanh ở bệnh nhân thể lan tỏa và có diện tích tổn thương da trên 10%.
Ngày nhận bài: 29/06/2023
Ngày phản biện: 10/08/2023
Ngày chấp nhận đăng: 28/02/2024
ANNULAR ELASTOLYTIC GIANT CELL GRANULOMA: BÁO CÁO CA BỆNH HIẾM GẶP
Authors: Vũ Xuân Hương , Nguyễn Hữu Sáu , Lê Thị Hải Yến , Phạm Đình Hòa , Bùi Thị Phương Minh , Trần Thị Linh
Published: May 2024

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) là tình trạng u hạt ở da hiếm gặp với căn nguyên và cơ chế bệnh sinh chưa rõ ràng, thường xuất hiện ở người trưởng thành trên 40 tuổi. Bệnh được đặc trưng bởi biểu hiện lâm sàng là các mảng hình vành khuyên, bờ ngoại vi rõ, trung tâm xu hướng bình thường hoặc teo, vị trí thường xuất hiện ở những vùng da tiếp xúc với ánh nắng mặt trời như mu bàn tay, mặt duỗi cánh tay, mặt, cổ trước và ngực trên. Chẩn đoán bệnh chủ yếu dựa vào hình ảnh mô bệnh học đặc trưng là phản ứng u hạt với các tế bào đa nhân khổng lồ thực bào và phá huỷ sợi đàn hồi elastin. Trong bài viết này chúng tôi sẽ trình bày một trường hợp bệnh nhân nam giới 25 tuổi chẩn đoán AEGCG dựa trên kết quả mô bệnh học kết hợp với tổn thương da trên lâm sàng.
VAI TRÒ CỦA MRGPRX2 (MAS-RELATED G PROTEIN–COUPLED RECEPTOR X2) TRONG BỆNH MÀY ĐAY MẠN TÍNH TỰ PHÁT
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Kim Cúc
Published: May 2024

Được miêu tả lần đầu vào năm 2001, họ Mas- related G protein coupled receptors MRGPRs (thường gọi là MRGs) bao gồm gần 50 thành viên ở chuột và 8 thành viên ở người. Đặc điểm chung của họ này là một thụ thể ở màng tế bào, gồm 7 chuỗi xuyên màng, có vai trò điều hòa sự tăng sinh, phát triển, chuyển hóa, sống sót của tế bào và dẫn truyền các tín hiệu thần kinh. Dựa trên cơ sở tương đồng về trình tự, họ MRGPRs có thể chia thành một vài dưới họ, từ MRGPRA đến MRGPRG và MRGPRX. Trong đó, dưới họ MRGPR-A, MRGPR-B, MRGPR-C được bảo tồn duy nhất ở loài gặm nhắm, còn dưới họ MRGPRX thì đặc trưng cho loài linh trưởng và con người. Ở người, 4 gen MRGPRX, bao gồm MRGPRX1, MRGPRX2, MRGPRX3 và MRGPRX4 đã được miêu tả chi tiết.
PEMAHAMAN DAN PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TERHADAP NILAI ASPIRASI 1MALAYSIA
Authors: KAUR CHARANJIT
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kepelbagaian budaya dan agama adalah satu rahmat dan kekuatan bagi negara yang mempunyai komposisi etnik yang majmuk sifatnya. Memandangkan manusia seringkali berada dalam garis etniknya, maka isu perpaduan nasional menjadi agenda utama untuk memupuk dan memantapkan semangat kekitaan dalam masyarakat, terutamanya dalam kalangan mahasiswa yang bakal menerajui kepimpinan masa hadapan. Justeru, kefahaman mahasiswa terhadap nilai perpaduan yang dibangkitkan melalui gagasan 1Malaysia sangat mustahak untuk dinilai sebagai gambaran tahap perpaduan dalam kalangan mereka. Menariknya, nilai tersebut bukan sahaja mengutamakan persaingan dalam persekitaran glokal untuk meningkatkan mutu kerja malah mampu melonjakkan pertumbuhan ekonomi negara. Oleh itu, kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti tahap pemahaman dan persepsi mahasiswa etnik majoriti iaitu Melayu, Cina dan India mengenai budaya ilmu dan budaya inovasi sebagaimana yang terdapat dalam nilai aspirasi 1Malaysia. Data kajian kuantitatif ini dikutip melalui survei ke atas 800 orang mahasiswa di empat buah institusi pengajian tinggi awam (IPTA) dan tiga institusi pengajian tinggi swasta (IPTS) sekitar Lembah Klang. Dapatan kajian yang diperoleh dianalisis mengikut kategori sosial gender dan etnik. Penemuan kajian menunjukkan bahawa mahasiswa IPTA dan IPTS masing-masing mempunyai pemahaman dan persepsi yang baik mengenai budaya ilmu dan budaya inovasi walaupun berbeza gender dan etnik. Kata Kunci: Nilai Aspirasi, Budaya Ilmu, Budaya Inovasi, Gender Dan Etnik
Effect Of Compensation, Work Motivation, Training On Employee Performance Through Job Satisfaction As An Intervening Variable
Authors: Fauzi Kurniawan  , Mauludin Hanif , Liana Yuyuk
Published: May 2024

The study aims to examine the effect of compensation, work motivation, training on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable. The sample of this research is 81 employees at PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan. The main data source in this research is questionnaires. The data processing application uses Smart PLS. The results showed that compensation (X1) has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction (Z) of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan employees. Work motivation (X1) has a significant positive influence on job satisfaction (Z) of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan employees. Job Training (X1) has a significant positive influence on job satisfaction (Z) of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan employees. Compensation (X1) has a significant positive influence on the performance (Y) of employees of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan. Work Motivation (X1) has no influence on the performance (Y) of employees of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan. Training (X1) has a significant positive influence on the performance (Y) of employees of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan Job Satisfaction (X1) has a significant positive influence on the performance (Y) of employees of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia Pasuruan. Job satisfaction (X1) can mediate the effect of compensation, work motivation and training on performance (Y).
Exploring the Relationship between Social Media Engagement, Customer Reviews, and Brand Perceptions: A Comprehensive Study in Retail Industry
Authors: Krisprimandoyo Denpharanto Agung , Sufa Siska Armawati , Wardani Dini Tri , Widiyanto Sigit
Published: May 2024

This research investigates the intricate relationships between social media engagement, customer reviews, and brand perceptions in the retail industry. Through a qualitative analysis of customer-generated content and social media interactions, key themes and patterns emerged, shedding light on the factors influencing brand sentiment and consumer behavior. The findings highlight the impact of positive brand experiences, strategic social media engagement, user-generated content, transparency, and authenticity in shaping brand perceptions and fostering customer loyalty. The study underscores the importance of delivering exceptional customer experiences, engaging meaningfully on social media platforms, and prioritizing transparency and authenticity to enhance brand perception and build trust in the digital era.
Bilayer tablet overview: A revolutionary approach in sustained drug release & combination drug therapy
Authors: Inamdar Irfan , Iftequar Ahmed Syed
Published: May 2024

A fresh method of administering drug, the bilayer tablet is a single dosage form containing 2 or more Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).By incorporating two distinct layers, bilayer tablets provide improved drug release profiles and enhanced therapeutic efficacy. This review's objective is to pinpoint the challengesthat arise when making bilayer tablets and to suggest solutions for these difficulties. To help you better grasp bilayer tablets, types like double side presses, single side presses, and bilayer tablet displacement presses are discussed along with their uses, advantages, and disadvantages.In this thorough guide, we will look into the design, manufacturing, and applications of bilayer tablets
Advances in Breeding for Oil Quality Enhancement in Indian Mustard (Brassica spp. L.): Achievements, Challenges, and Research Opportunities
Authors: Singh Prity Kumari , Prakash Satya
Published: May 2024

Major objectives in oil crop improvement are enhancement of seed and oil yield, quality of oil according to its use, i.e. edible or industrial uses, breeding of varieties that fit in different cropping systems and breeding biotic and abiotic stress resistant/tolerant varieties. Despite traditional breeding approaches, including pure line breeding, yielding only modest gains in productivity, recent advancements in mustard breeding have led to significant breakthroughs in both productivity and oil quality. This review discusses the innovative breeding strategies that have contributed to these advancements, with a focus on hybrid development, oil quality enhancement, and biotechnological approaches. To enhance productivity, researchers at the University of Delhi have developed hybrid seed production techniques using transgenic Barnase-barstar systems and cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems. These systems enable large-scale hybrid seed production, with field trials demonstrating significant yield heterosis ranging from 31% to 55% compared to national check varieties. In addition to productivity, improving oil and meal quality has been a key objective. By integrating genes from canola-quality mustard lines, breeders have achieved reductions in erucic acid and glucosinolates, enhancing the health profile and industrial applicability of mustard oil. A high-density linkage map developed using an F1 double haploid mapping population has facilitated the marker-assisted backcross breeding of desirable traits, enabling precise transfer of key quality traits. Transgenic approaches, such as antisense RNA technology, have led to the development of high-oleic, low-linoleic mustard lines with improved fatty acid profiles. These advancements reflect a strategic combination of conventional and biotechnological methods, demonstrating a clear pathway for boosting mustard yields while enhancing oil quality. Molecular markers reported for genetic diversity assessment, mapping and tagging genes/QTLs for different qualitative and quantitative traits and their use in marker-assisted selection have been presented. This progress not only addresses current challenges but also sets the stage for future research aimed at further optimizing productivity, oil quality, and resistance to pests and diseases in mustard cultivation.