bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors that Play a Role in Community Participation in Creating Healthy Alleys in Makassar City
Authors: Adhe Yuniar Batari Lipu
Published: November 2023

This research aims to reveal the factors that play a role in community participation in creating Healthy Hallways. This research is qualitative research using a Rapid Assessment Procedures design. The informants for this research were determined using purposive sampling. The data collection technique used in-depth interviews with seven community members: 1 RT head, 1 RW head, 1 Community Health Center staff, two health cadres, and one village head. This research was analyzed using the "Content Analysis" method, then interpreted and presented in narrative and matrix form. The research results found that the factors that play the most role in community participation are the will/awareness and leadership of the local government. Thus, Community Health Center health workers responsible as health tunnel supervisors must guide the form of Communication, Information, and Education (KIE) to the community to increase community participation in the Healthy Aisle program.
Analysis of The Influence of Interactional Teachers' Teaching Style on Students' Activeness in The Learning Process in Indonesia
Authors: Ajerin Karim  , Haratua Tiur Maria S  , Venny Karolina
Published: November 2023

The teacher's teaching style has an important role in influencing the level of students’ involvement in learning. The interactional teacher's teaching style is able to encourage students to develop critical, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. This research aims to determine the influence of interactional teachers' teaching style on students' activeness in learning. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative research. Descriptive quantitative research is a research method whose aim is to determine the influence between two variables (dependent and independent). This research uses a simple linear regression test to determine the magnitude of the influence of one independent variable (interactional teacher teaching style) on the dependent variable (students' activeness). Data collection instruments were interviews, observation of interactional teachers’ teaching style, and student activeness questionnaire. Based on data analysis using a simple linear regression test, the magnitude of the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable is 95.5%. Meanwhile, the calculated F value is 277.328 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that there is an influence of interactional teachers’ teaching style on students’ activeness in the learning process of the tenth grade of SMA Negeri 1 Anjongan.
NE BIS IN IDEM PRINCIPLE IN PRACTICE OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Authors: Ilić Goran P.
Published: November 2023

The paper is analysed the practice of the European Court of Human Rights which relates to the application of the Art. 4 para. 1. Protocol No. 7 to the European Convention on Human Rights. This involved consideration of questions related to the “criminal” nature of the proceedings, the problem of procedures repetition (bis) and the existence of the same act (idem). The author considered numerous cases in which the European Court of Human Rights confirmed, promoted or abandoned its practice regarding the application of the ne bis in idem principle. Despite objections that can be direct because of the occasional inconsistency in treatment, it is beyond any doubt that the conduct of the European Court of Human Rights is aimed at improving the guarantees contained in Art. 4 para. 1. Protocol No. 7 to the European Convention on Human Rights. That impression is not diminished by a certain contradiction between the criteria stated in the judgments of Sergey Zolotukhin v. Russia and A. and B. v. Norway. Having in mind the type of cases in which the criterion of “sufficiently close content and time interconnection” emerged, it is open to question when and in which area the European Court of Human Rights will judge that the parallel conduct of two proceedings is in accordance with the ne bis in idem principle.
EXAMINING THE PHASE COMPOSITION OF TiO2 NANOPARTICLES DERIVED FROM SOL-GEL: IMPACT OF REACTION AND PROCESSING CONDITIONS
Authors:   Faculty of Chemical Technology, Hanoi University of Industry
Published: November 2023

TiO2 nanoparticles with crystallite size less than 15 nm were prepared from TiCl4 precursor by a modified sol-gel route. As-prepared TiO2 nanoparticles were extensively characterized using X-ray diffractometry, and their crystallite size was calculated using Debye-Scherrer formula. The phase composition and crystallite size of TiO2 nanoparticles were dependent on reaction parameters including TiCl4 concentration, reaction temperature, annealing temperature, and surfactant. The crystallite size increases with increasing annealing temperature. Amorphous-anatase phase transition occurs at 400-450oC and anatase-rutile phase transition occurs at ca. 700oC.
Sign Language Recognition Using Artificial Rabbits Optimizer with Siamese Neural Network for Persons with Disabilities
Authors: Marzouk Radwa , Alrowais Fadwa , Al-Wesabi Fahd N. , Hilal Anwer Mustafa
Published: November 2023

Sign language recognition is an effective solution for individuals with disabilities to communicate with others. It helps to convey information using sign language. Recent advances in computer vision (CV) and image processing algorithms can be employed for effective sign detection and classification. As hyperparameters involved in Deep Learning (DL) algorithms considerably affect the classification results, metaheuristic optimization algorithms can be designed. In this aspect, this manuscript offers the design of Sign Language Recognition using Artificial Rabbits Optimizer with Siamese Neural Network (SLR-AROSNN) technique for persons with disabilities. The proposed SLR-AROSNN technique mainly focused on the recognition of multiple kinds of sign languages posed by disabled persons. The goal of the SLR-AROSNN technique lies in the effectual exploitation of CV, DL, and parameter tuning strategies. It employs the MobileNet model to derive feature vectors. For the identification and classification of sign languages, Siamese neural network is used. At the final stage, the SLR-AROSNN technique makes use of the ARO algorithm to get improved sign recognition results. To illustrate the improvement of the SLR-AROSNN technique, a series of experimental validations are involved. The attained outcomes reported the supremacy of the SLR-AROSNN technique in the sign recognition process.
Scleral Lenses Improve Ptosis in Patients with Concurrent Ocular Surface Disease: A Case Series
Authors: Zubkousky Stacy , Sotomayor Priscilla
Published: November 2023

Scleral lenses are a well-established contact lens option for patients with corneal irregularity and/or ocular surface disease. They provide a unique design by vaulting over the limbus of the cornea and rest on the conjunctiva with no blood vessel compression. Scleral lenses have an additional benefit of improving eyelid ptosis; however, this use has been minimally reported in the literature. This use has probably not been reported as frequently because the primary goals of fitting these lenses are most often improvement in vision, protection/support of the ocular surface, and/or improvement in comfort.

It is hypothesized that the increased bulk of scleral lenses contribute to an increase in lid aperture size and the marginal reflex distance. Scleral lenses offer a non-surgical and non-pharmacological option for ptosis improvement, particularly in cases of mild ptosis and/or when the patient is not a good surgical candidate. They are a good option for improving ptosis in patients with concurrent ocular surface disease as they offer corneal protection as the eyelid retracts. They serve as an appropriate option for patients who are susceptible or experience adverse side effects of topical ophthalmic solutions for ptosis including dry eye, pain, and headache.1

The following case series highlights several cases in which scleral lenses improved ptosis measurements following scleral lens fitting.

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Analysis of Long-Term Non-Employment in Italy, Spain, and Germany
Authors: Contini Bruno
Published: November 2023

This chapter proposes a new approach to the analysis of long-term non-employment, its duration and main causes using administrative longitudinal databases. Non-employment denotes able people who have never worked or have withdrawn from work for whatever reason and who are not actively looking for work. In this paper, we estimate the number of long-term non-employed (LTNE) in Italy, Germany and Spain LTNE duration and some of the LTNE’s main characteristics. Non-employment duration averages 10–15 years for people in their 30s and may reach 20–25 years for the 45–50-year-old.
From Somalia with Love: Unveiling Al-Shabaab’s Recruitment Strategies, Power Projection, and the Somali Government’s Countermeasures
Authors: Kwesi Wolseley Prah Paa
Published: November 2023

This chapter delves into the complexities of terrorism, focusing on the recruitment strategies and power projection of Al-Shabaab. It explores the multifaceted dynamics behind Al-Shabaab’s recruitment, examining how the group exploits socio-economic grievances, religious beliefs, and clan dynamics to attract recruits. The implications of recruitment for Al-Shabaab’s power projection are analyzed, highlighting its territorial control and ability to impose extremist ideologies. Additionally, the effectiveness of the Somali government’s counterterrorism efforts is considered in light of the difficulties presented by scarce resources, unstable political conditions, and the influence of clan dynamics. The chapter underscores the need for comprehensive approaches encompassing military interventions, socio-economic development, good governance, and community resilience to counter Al-Shabaab’s influence effectively. By providing nuanced insights, this chapter contributes to understanding the intricate dynamics of Al-Shabaab’s recruitment strategies. It informs policymakers and researchers in their efforts to combat terrorism and foster stability in the Horn of Africa.
Perspective Chapter: On the Morse Property for the Distance Function of a Robot Arm
Authors: Kamiyama Yasuhiko
Published: November 2023

Morse theory plays a central role when we study the configuration space of various mechanical linkages. As an important linkage, we consider the planar robot arm. It is known that the distance function on its configuration space is a Morse function. On the other hand, for a fixed angle θ, we consider the spatial robot arm whose adjacent bond angles are θ. In chemistry, such an arm is used as a model for protein backbones and has been studied extensively. We consider the distance function on its configuration space. The purpose of this chapter is threefold: First, we study whether the distance function is a Morse function. Second, we determine the minimum and maximum values of the function. Consider the case that the arm consists of four bars. Then our third purpose is to study how the distance function is different from the usual Morse function on the torus.
Perspective Chapter: Modulation of Latent to Lytic Cycle Infection Switch and Its Implication in EBV Mediated Tumorigenicity
Authors: Zhang Xiangning , Zhang Zhe , Trivedi Pankaj
Published: November 2023

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a lymphotropic herpesvirus termed human herpesvirus 4 (HHV4). It was initially identified in biopsies of Burkitt’s lymphoma, arising in the jaw and other site of the body in childhood or early adolescent individuals in sub-Saharan region. Subsequently, its tight association with other type of lymphomas has been described, and the tightest association has been seen in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), endemic with southeast Asia and southern part of China. The malignant transforming potential of EBV has been identified in immune compromised individuals; in the context all viral genomic products are expressed among which oncogenic proteins or non-coding RNAs are expressed. The interactions between cellular and viral oncoprotein as well as host gene expression regulation by the viral genetic products have been investigated in human tumors. The switch from latent form of infection to lytic phase has been studied in EBV-associated human tumors, and the modulation by intracellular signaling pathways has been known to be of importance in EBV-mediated carcinogenesis.
Balancing Equity and Autonomy: The Utilitarian Case for the Public Funding of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing in Hong Kong
Authors: Tsui Wai-King , Yip Yuk-Chiu , Yip Ka-Huen
Published: November 2023

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) demonstrates superior performance compared to conventional screening methods currently available within Hong Kong’s public healthcare system. Nevertheless, the substantial costs associated with NIPT render it inaccessible for much of the population, leading to ethical debates surrounding public funding. A conflict emerges between the imperative to allocate limited resources efficiently and the obligation to uphold ethical principles of equity and reproductive autonomy within the public healthcare system. Adopting a utilitarian-based approach, this chapter initially presents three central arguments suggesting that NIPT can be ethically integrated into the public healthcare system. Subsequently, the discussion examines the challenges associated with incorporating NIPT into Hong Kong’s strained public healthcare system. To address these challenges, we propose two potential solutions: (1) introducing NIPT as a second-tier screening test for high-risk pregnancies, or (2) offering NIPT through public-private partnerships, which would alleviate the demand on public sector resources. Implementing a nominal fee for NIPT adheres to the principle of impartiality in public resource allocation, ensuring equitable decision-making without favoring specific population groups. Ultimately, the future of NIPT in Hong Kong necessitates expanding its availability, enhancing its accuracy, and incorporating it into comprehensive prenatal care. This approach will support the reproductive autonomy of pregnant women and promote accessible healthcare.
Trends in Reducing the Effects of Global Warming: Applications of Reverse Osmosis to Obtain Sparkling Wines with Moderate Alcohol Concentrations
Authors: Elena Luchian Camelia , Cristina Scutarașu Elena , Cintia Colibaba Lucia , Cristian Focea Mihai , Cotea Valeriu
Published: November 2023

Sparkling wine can undoubtedly conquer the most demanding tastes due to its qualities, uniquely boosted by carbon dioxide. The quality and characteristics of sparkling wines, their stability, and sensory properties largely depend on the physical–chemical composition of the grapes and the base wine, the production technology applied, the environmental conditions, etc. Several techniques can be implemented to produce low-alcohol wines, and reverse osmosis is a procedure that has been successfully used in recent times to reduce the alcohol concentration while having a low negative impact on the composition of the wine under certain conditions. In the current circumstances of changing climatic conditions in areas with a tradition of producing sparkling wines, it is necessary to identify methods of keeping the alcoholic concentration of the base wine at a moderate level to not change the composition of sparkling wines in relation to consumer preferences. This chapter looks at the effects of reverse osmosis and the implications of inoculated yeasts on sparkling wine quality.
Financial Literacy Plus New Purchasing Power, How Ledger Economics can End Poverty and Promote Continuous Economic Improvement
Authors: Fisher Thomas , Hodroff Joel
Published: November 2023

Financial Literacy plus new purchasing power can drive rapid and environmentally sustainable, local-to-global, economic development. Historically, new technologies promote new forms of money and commerce that usher in new economic eras. This chapter is for leaders and innovators in financial services and sustainable economic development. It reveals an emerging era of sustainable prosperity for all. The world can now eradicate centuries-old poverty and inequality at the pace of mobile apps and social media. The funding for this paradigm shift is a next-generation financial instrument and not higher taxes, deeper debt, or redistribution of wealth schemes. The chapter introduces the first token-less ledger currency that is distributed through a public Business-Community Wealth Ledger (BCWL). Dual Currency transactions integrate fiat currencies with wealth-backed ledger currencies, monetizing and mobilizing currently underutilized business resources and increasing profits for participating businesses.
Assessment indicators for determining walking independence
Authors: Yamamoto Ryosuke , Fujikawa Shoya , Sawai Shun , Nakano Hideki
Published: November 2023

Walking disorders not only significantly reduce activities of daily living and lower the quality of life, but also increase the burden on caregivers and the use of social resources. Therefore, an appropriate assessment of walking independence is very important in physiotherapy practice. Several indices have been reported to assess walking independence in stroke patients. Most of them are evaluated with a focus on physical function and balance ability, and the cut-off values for each indicator have been reported. This chapter describes the validity, relevance, and cut-off values of the balance and walking indices used to assess walking independence in stroke patients, and outlines their clinical applications.
Translating Islamic Media Discourse from Arabic into English: An Analysis of Translation Process
Authors: A.S. Mohammed Tawffeek
Published: November 2023

This study deals with the translation of Islamic media discourse from Arabic to English. It investigates both the process and product of translating Islamic media texts to determine the problems that translators encounter and the strategies that they employ to provide a communicative, target-reader friendly translation. This study uses an analytical and conceptual framework that stems from various taxonomies of translation strategies and cognitive translation studies. The translation process is investigated through the use of eye-tracking technology, keystroking, and user activity software. A parallel corpus of Islamic media texts is also analyzed to determine the most common strategies that are employed by translators of Islamic media. Analysis of the parallel corpus indicates that the translators have adopted various strategies to render Islamic media texts into English, including transference, functional equivalence, transposition, componential analysis, and foreignization, among others. The behavioral data generated by eye tracking, keystroking, Translog protocols, and user activity software show that the translation process involves a considerable number of fixations, pauses, insertions, deletions, and negotiations that may justify the decisions of the translators of a text.
Utilizing Blockchain Technology in the Realm of Sports Medicine
Authors: Wojda Thomas , Hoffman Carlie , Plaza Mateusz
Published: November 2023

Blockchain, or distributed ledger technology (DLT), originally devised for cryptocurrencies, notably Bitcoin, has garnered widespread interest for its capacity to transform data administration, enhance transparency, and fortify security across diverse sectors. Its progressive assimilation into Sports Medicine has surfaced as a compelling realm of exploration. This book chapter delves into extant research and advancements regarding the integration of distributed ledger technology in Sports Medicine, elucidating potential advantages and obstacles. By scrutinizing the multifaceted applications of distributed ledger technology, this review underscores its promise in revolutionizing aspects of data management within the domain while acknowledging the inherent challenges that necessitate further consideration.
Quercetin as a possible cardiovascular agent
Authors: Pytliak Marek , Vaník Viliam
Published: November 2023

Diseases of the cardiovascular system are among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in the adult population in developed countries. In addition to the possibilities of pharmacological treatment, the positive (and negative) influence of diet and its components is well documented in many cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis is one of the main causes of chronic cardiovascular diseases. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the vascular wall associated with disorders of lipid metabolism, endothelial dysfunction, migration, and proliferation of smooth muscle cells of the vascular media, oxidative stress, and many other mechanisms. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to the pathogenesis of many cardiovascular diseases. An imbalance between the formation of ROS and the ability of antioxidant systems to eliminate them leads to oxidative stress. Inhibition of ROS generation and function is thought to be a potential therapy to attenuate the extent of various cardiovascular diseases. The results of several studies indicate that the cardioprotective effect of quercetin could be related to its antioxidant properties. In the presented chapter, we will discuss the possible effects of quercetin on the prevention and treatment of various mechanisms supporting atherogenesis and thus the development of cardiovascular diseases.
Generation of Site-Dependent Earthquake Ground Motion Parameters
Authors: Nath Maskey Prem
Published: November 2023

The Kathmandu Valley, with many monumental and heritage structures, lies in a zone of high seismic risk. The neo-tectonic activities in the Himalayan region and the unconsolidated soil sediment are the major reasons for the high intensities of the ground motion in the valley. The conservation of the monument zones against the possible future earthquakes has been an issue of global concern. A probabilistic method to simulate the seismic ground motion parameters specific to sites lying in earthquake-prone region with a limited earthquake records is presented. Seismic hazard curves indicating the seismicity of a site is developed, risk consistent spectral shapes and corresponding power spectral density functions are obtained using empirical relationships, and ground acceleration time histories are simulated using Monte Carlo technique. One dimensional wave propagation analysis, with consideration of both linear and nonlinear behaviors of soils, is carried out to obtain the free field ground motion and the input response spectra for the structures. The method is illustrated by determination of site-specific seismic ground motion of three Bhaktapur city sites in the Kathmandu Valley. The significant influence of linear or nonlinear behavior of soil in the free field ground motion is observed in the monument zones.
Challenges of Cassava Mosaic Begomoviruses, Cassava Brown Streak Ipomoviruses and Satellites to Cassava Production
Authors: Kwame Torkpo Stephen , Amponsah Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

Cassava is an important food security and industrial crop. Its production is constrained by viral diseases such as cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), caused by cassava mosaic begomoviruses (CMBs) and ipomoviruses, respectively. In recent years, CMBs have been associated with satellite DNAs. Food security status of cassava coupled with high demand for cassava as feed and industrial uses has been the driving force for scientists and the research community in Africa and beyond. In this review, cassava production, uses of cassava, production constraints, begomoviruses, satellite DNAs, Bemisia tabaci, cassava mosaic disease (CMD), Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV), current and future efforts in cassava production and research are discussed. This was done in an effort to create a knowledge pool that can promote cassava food security status and mitigate disease and yield loss.
The Good, the Bad, and the Sustainable: How Technology Has Changed and Continues to Change the World of Fashion, from Cotton Gin to Digital Clothes
Authors: Peleg Mizrachi Meital
Published: November 2023

The fashion industry is considered to be the second most polluting industry, largely due to the production model of fast fashion, which tends to maximize profits at the expense of the environment and workers’ rights. The development of technology and fast fashion are intertwined: The invention of the cotton gin pushed the world from the agricultural era toward the industrial revolution, and the invention of synthetic dyes created a demand for bright clothing. Today, technology plays a significant role in the marketing and sale of fast fashion. Social networks and trading applications have led to shortening the duration of wear and increase in the amount of clothes sold and thrown away shortly, mostly in the global south, presented as donation. At the same time, the development of technology is the main factor in the development of sustainable fashion; mostly in the fields of production efficiency, disposal of clothes, and increased transparency. This chapter highlights the most recent developments and trends in the field of sustainable, technology-based fashion. While reviewing the environmental consequences of fast fashion, as well as the historical connection between technology and fashion. This includes reference to fast fashion corporations and consumer protests that were distributed and operated by technological means.
Delivery of Pharmaceutical Care at Tertiary Level: From Admission to Home Care
Authors: Hanah Othman Nour , Amanina Abdul Jalil Aina , Safwan Hadi Nor Afendi Nor , Syamimi Putri Adiba Syed Putera Syarifah
Published: November 2023

Pharmaceutical care is a patient-centred practice that strives to optimise patients ‘outcomes. In tertiary institutions, pharmaceutical care plays an important role in managing complex medical conditions and ensuring medication safety. Patients who attend tertiary care institutions are admitted for various reasons, and some of the conditions that warrant admissions are medication related. Patients, especially geriatrics may experience adverse reactions and drug interactions issues due to the multiple drugs that they consume. Some patients may have adherence issues that can lead to the worsening of their medical conditions. These pharmaceutical issues can be uncovered during their stay as inpatients through a thorough medication review. Pharmacists can play a role in providing knowledge and educating patients to overcome their medication-related problems. Monitoring of these problems can be undertaken through home visits by conducting home medication reviews, and other behavioural aspects of patient care, such as self-care, can be discovered.
Cellular and Molecular Effects of Ischemia on Brain Cells
Authors: André Martins Roque Cláudio
Published: November 2023

The structural organization of the human body settles the central nervous system as responsible for the integration on information and the modulation of all other subsystems. A role that can only be played with mastery if inside of its walls, everything is working correctly. One of the major disruptive causes of this harmony is precisely the reduction of oxygen and nutrients supply to the cells during an ischemic stroke. Therefore, the scope of this chapter is precise to describe the several intracellular signaling pathways that are activated upon an ischemic period and summarize the way they interact with each other leading to cellular dysfunction of neurons, glial cells, and vascular cells. As well as to associate those mechanisms with the tissue injury that leads to systemic effects observed on patients and their consequent functional impairments. Not forgetting the impact that the knowledge of the cellular and molecular basis of this pathology may have on the development of integrative brain repair-based therapies that lead to the recovery of injured cells and, consequently, of the functions associated with those tissues.
Forensic Analysis of Bloodstain Color
Authors: Bergmann Tommy , Labudde Dirk
Published: November 2023

This book chapter delves into the field of colorimetric analysis of bloodstains in forensic science, focusing on its application in crime scene investigation. Therefore it provides a comprehensive overview of the biological background of age-induced color changes. The chapter begins with an introduction to the significance of blood evidence in solving crimes and the emergence of colorimetry as a valuable tool in blood analysis. The principles of forensic spectroscopy are explored, specifically its ability to provide information crucial to crime reconstruction, such as the age of bloodstains. The chapter discusses the transformation of hemoglobin derivatives over time and the corresponding measurable color changes that accompany aging blood traces.
Perspective Chapter: Natural Adjuvants for Mucosal Vaccines – The Promise of Tomatine as an Inherent Adjuvant in Tomatoes
Authors: Kazi Nazmul , W. Kindt Jr John , Kahanda Indika , da Costa Christopher , Carnahan Robert , Mason Hugh , A. Wilson Brenda , Indu Rupassara S.
Published: November 2023

Certain natural immunostimulatory compounds inherent to plants, animals, and microorganisms, in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, have been reported to enhance the immunogenicity of vaccines by conferring an adjuvant effect and/or possessing potent immunomodulatory properties acting as immunogens themselves. In this chapter, we summarize the current state of vaccine adjuvant development and application, encompassing a range of immunomodulatory compounds that improve protective immune responses and enhance vaccine efficacy. We place special focus on the effectiveness of tomatine, inherent to tomatoes, as a natural immunostimulant. We discuss the adjuvant- and immunomodulatory-properties of tomatine and its advantages in plant-based vaccine production, cost-effectiveness, development, safety profiles, and applications compared to other adjuvants and vaccine delivery systems. This chapter provides a futuristic overview and insights into the promise of tomatine for the development of safer, easily-scalable, sustainable, and more efficient vaccines.
Polyphenol Extraction for the Enhancement of Food Lipid Quality, with an Emphasis on the Roles of Extraction Technologies, Moisture and Drying Temperature
Authors: Obasa Peter , Adenike Adejumo Bolanle , Agajo James , Tunde Olorunsogo Samuel , Fadipe Labake
Published: November 2023

Polyphenols increase food lipid quality, the taste, stability, and health advantages of lipids in different dietary applications. Polyphenol content depends on the extraction process, moisture, and drying temperature. Polyphenol due to antioxidant and antibacterial capabilities, natural compounds, are used to improve dietary lipid quality. However, polyphenol extraction has been a very challenging task that has caused drawback in the fortification of food lipid. Extraction process of polyphenol and solvent, solid-phase, and supercritical fluid extraction techniques has been analysed. Moisture and drying temperature affect extraction efficiency quality. Optimised polyphenol extraction in the connections between polyphenols, extraction technique, moisture, and drying temperature needs to be more examined. Polyphenols role in dietary lipid quality is discussed, and food source polyphenol content needs to be well researched. Drying temperature impacts extraction efficiency as it was carried out in previous research, and moisture content affects polyphenol solubility. Polyphenol extraction improves lipid quality in olive oil enrichment, meat, poultry, dairy, nutritional supplements, and bread and confectionery goods. Stability, extraction efficiency, selectivity, standardisation, sustainability, and industrial adoption are still issues. Stability, preservation, green extraction, and industrial scalability are research priorities. Complicated interactions need to be understood for future research directions in polyphenol extraction for lipid quality enhancement.
Controlling a Fleet of Autonomous LHD Vehicles in Mining Operation
Authors: Ferrein Alexander , Nikolovski Gjorgji , Limpert Nicolas , Reke Michael , Schiffer Stefan , Scholl Ingrid
Published: November 2023

In this chapter, we report on our activities to create and maintain a fleet of autonomous load haul dump (LHD) vehicles for mining operations. The ever increasing demand for sustainable solutions and economic pressure causes innovation in the mining industry just like in any other branch. In this chapter, we present our approach to create a fleet of autonomous special purpose vehicles and to control these vehicles in mining operations. After an initial exploration of the site we deploy the fleet. Every vehicle is running an instance of our ROS 2-based architecture. The fleet is then controlled with a dedicated planning module. We also use continuous environment monitoring to implement a life-long mapping approach. In our experiments, we show that a combination of synthetic, augmented and real training data improves our classifier based on the deep learning network Yolo v5 to detect our vehicles, persons and navigation beacons. The classifier was successfully installed on the NVidia AGX-Drive platform, so that the abovementioned objects can be recognised during the dumper drive. The 3D poses of the detected beacons are assigned to lanelets and transferred to an existing map.
Perspective Chapter: Optimizing the Brand-Product Narrative for a Direct-to-Consumer Webstore
Authors: Loosschilder Gerard , Garoseanu Diana
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes a framework for optimizing the brand-product narrative for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand webstores. The framework helps to identify the key elements of the brand-product narrative, including the product’s benefits, the brand’s purpose, and the company’s corporate vision. These elements are then integrated into a coherent story that is told across multiple touchpoints of a direct-to-consumer webstore. The framework emphasizes the importance of using storytelling to connect with consumers on an emotional level. The framework is illustrated with a case study of a luxury fashion brand. Luxury brands can use stories to highlight their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility while maintaining a sense of mystery and intrigue around their products. The framework in this paper can be used by any brand to optimize its brand-product narrative in a DTC webstore. By telling stories that are relevant to their target audience, brands can create a more engaging and immersive experience for consumers.
Preprocessing of Slang Words for Sentiment Analysis on Public Perceptions in Twitter
Authors: Anugerah Ayu Media , Haris Muhendra Abdul
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, many people express their evaluations on certain issues via social media freely, which makes huge amounts of data generated every day on social media. On Twitter, public opinions are diverse, which makes them possible to be processed for sentiment analysis. However, many people conveniently use slang words in expressing their opinions on Twitter. These slang words in the text can sometimes lead to miscalculation of language processing due to the absence of the “real words.” This research aimed to investigate the effect of adding slang words as part of the preprocessing stage to the performance of the conducted sentiment analysis. The sentiment analysis was performed using Naïve Bayes Classifier as the classification algorithm with term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) as the feature extraction. The research focused on comparing the performance of the conducted sentiment analysis on data that was preprocessed using slang dictionary and the ones that did not use slang dictionary. The case used in this research was texts related to COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, especially the ones related to the implementation of vaccines. The performance evaluation results indicate that sentiment analysis of data preprocessed using slang word dictionary has shown better accuracy than the ones preprocessed without it.
Prospective Bacterial Minicells for Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Hoang Khue Tu Nguyen
Published: November 2023

Drug delivery system (DDS) is an important challenge in medicine over the conventional drug delivery system in case of therapeutic efficacy. In recent years, due to the shortcomings of conventional chemotherapy such as poor bioavailability, low treatment index, and unclear side effects, the focus of drug development and research has shifted to new nanocarriers of chemotherapeutic drugs. By using biodegradable materials, nanocarriers generally have the advantages of good biocompatibility, low side effects, specific target, controlled release profile, and improved efficacy. There are many kinds of DDS such as lyposome, vesicle, peptide, gene, microchip, polysaccharide and so on being studied nowadays. Each DDS has the advantages and disadvantage. However, the materials made them are expensive and the preparation techniques sometimes are complicated. Moreover, those DDS are rarely shown the ability in drug delivery to target. In the study, nano sized bacterial minicells were showed to clarify the importance of this material in drug delivery and target therapy.
Advances on Probiotics Utilization in Poultry Health and Nutrition
Authors: Hemant Kadam Janvi , Sagar Pawar Rasika , Fadhil Md. Din Mohd , Zambare Vasudeo
Published: November 2023

Poultry is one of the most rapidly expanding food production sectors, especially in developing countries. The poultry birds are safe and in good health due to the antibiotic supplemented feeds. However, the increasing awareness regarding antibiotic resistance has led to a dire need for the development of antibiotic-free poultry. Therefore, in addition to the daunting challenge of sufficing the need for poultry food of the increasing population, the industry should also ensure that the production is based on sustainable practices. In poultry farming there are several alternatives to the antibiotics, and one of them is probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial and safe micro-organisms for preservation of the host’s health and well-being. There are convincing experimental shreds of evidence that discuss the impact of probiotics on the positive modulation of poultry’s immunity, growth performance, feed utilization and general health condition. Therefore, this review shed light on the concept, impact and mode of action of probiotics in sustainable poultry production. By discussing the results obtained from the recent studies about the ability of probiotics to maintain the poultry animal’s performance level, this chapter condensed the valuable information and open several avenues for further investigation and development of the probiotic applications in the poultry industry with a special focus on its effect in improving poultry’s’ health and nutritional value.
On the Path to Developing a High-Quality Inclusive Preschool System in the Irish Context: Outcomes from a Systemic Focus on Structural and Process Quality Dimensions
Authors: O’Sullivan Lisha , Ring Emer
Published: November 2023

The contribution of high-quality preschool education to well-being and learning is recognised globally. In Ireland, a universal free preschool programme was introduced in 2010 for children aged between 3-year 2 months and 4-year 7 months and extended to two years’ duration in 2018. The programme is now available to all children from the 1st September after the child has turned 2-years and 8 months. While high-quality preschool education benefits all children, it is particularly impactful for children who require targeted prevention and early intervention. Early experiences of the universal preschool system suggested that access remained a challenge for this cohort of children and required a cross-government strategic approach to strengthen policy coherence and secure access for all. Over the past decade, this has led to significant public investment focused on structural and process aspects of provision. This chapter will explore how developments supporting the structural aspects of quality and the resultant impact on process quality, contributing to the creation of high-quality inclusive preschool system. The chapter will conclude by considering how progress can be sustained as we continue on the path to building a preschool system designed to nurture the meaningful inclusion of all children where diversity becomes the norm.
Construction and Psychometric Properties of Family-Oriented & Developmental-Based Sexuality Education Questionnaire for Iranian Families: Online National Research
Authors: Asghari Nekah Seyed Mohsen , Samimi Zobair
Published: November 2023

Background: Sexual education is one of the required and challenging areas for empowering families. It seems necessary to use appropriate tools in identifying and promoting the sexual education of parents. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the construction and psychometric characterization of the Family-oriented and Developmental-based Sexuality Education Questionnaire for Iranian families. Methods: In this descriptive and survey research, the statistical population included all Iranian families in 2021. A number of 1,024 people throughout Iran were selected as the research sample using online sampling. The data were gathered through the Parental Sexual Education Style Questionnaire (PSESQ), Parental Self-efficacy Scale (PSES), and Family-oriented and Developmental-based Sexuality Education Questionnaire (F&DSEQ). The data were analyzed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, correlation coefficient, and exploratory factor analysis in SPSS 26 and AMOS 24 software. Results: Three factors were extracted from the exploratory and factor analysis, including eleven factors in three general factors (sexuality education knowledge, attitude, and skills). These eleven factors could explain 58.319% of the variance in 58 items of the questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.92 for the whole questionnaire. Also, Cronbach's alpha of the components was in the range of 0.65 to 0.92. Conclusions: The Family-oriented and Developmental-based Sexuality Education Questionnaire has good reliability and validity and can be used to measure sexuality education knowledge, attitude, and skills. Therefore, F&DSEQ can be used in research, care, and educational interventions by specialists in the fields of nursing, midwifery, psychology, and family counseling.
The Application of Table Sugar and Coconut Water to Enhance the Growth of Post-Acclimatized Moon Orchids (Phalaenopsis Hybrid)
Authors: Ratna Nurhayati Dewi , Sita Sari Rika
Published: November 2023

Research on "The effect of giving granulated sugar and coconut water to increase the growth of moon orchids (Phalaenopsis hybrids)" was carried out from October 2022 to December 2022 at Sinoman Tempel, Sidorejo, Salatiga at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level. This research aims to determine the effect of the concentration of coconut water and granulated sugar on the growth of moon orchids (Phalaenopsis hybrids). The research method used was factorial with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of two factors and including three replications. The data from this research were analyzed using the 5% BNJ test. The parameters observed included the number of Leaves at Last Time, Leaf Width, Leaf Length, Number of New Leaves, Root Length, and Live Percentage. There are two research factors, namely coconut water concentration treatment (A) and granulated sugar (B). The results of this study show that 1) Giving coconut water concentrate affects the number of leaves, leaf width, root length and live percentage; 2) Giving granulated sugar treatment has a significant effect on root length and live percentage; 3) The interaction between coconut water concentrate and granulated sugar has an effect on root length, number of recent leaves, and leaf width. 4) Providing the best treatment in the treatment of 75 ml/L coconut water concentrate and 30 gr granulated sugar, which has an effect on the parameters of root length, number of leaves, and survival percentage.
Marx y el 18 Brumario de Luis Bonaparte
Authors: Majuelo Gil Emilio
Published: November 2023

Celebramos la reedición reciente de El 18 Brumario en castellano, así como su primera traducción completa del alemán al euskera en este año 2023, publicaciones ambas aparecidas temporalmente casi a la par. El texto que sigue es una redacción mejorada del epílogo correspondiente a la publicación en lengua vasca, a partir de la segunda edición en 1869 de El 18 Brumario, revisada en aquel año por Marx, considerada referencial a partir de entonces en casi todas las ediciones efectuadas hasta hoy. La edición más completa de esta obra de Marx, seguida de un amplio comentario crítico, pertenece a Hauke Brunkhorst.
Intervención del Trabajo Social con personas adultas mayores y sus redes de apoyo en el primer y segundo nivel de la Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social
Authors:   Universidad Estatal a Distancia de Costa Rica, Vásquez Sáenz Andrea
Published: November 2023

Se realiza una reflexión de la intervención profesional del Trabajo Social en el escenario de la Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social de Costa Rica, a partir de la revisión de la regulación normativa y la experiencia profesional, con el fin de evidenciar nudos críticos para el debate profesional y el fortalecimiento de los procesos de trabajo. Dentro de los nudos críticos se encuentra la importancia de reflexionar sobre los motivos de referencia y la necesidad de una valoración inicial completa y dinámica; ambas acciones sustentadas en los derechos de las personas mayores y procurando la participación de todas las personas involucradas.