bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chryselephantine Couches, Feasting, and Imperial Violence in Hellenistic Macedonia
Authors: Kousser Rachel
Published: May 2024

Macedonian chryselephantine couches - exquisitely carved and gleaming with gold, glass, and ivory - offer a particularly illuminating case study of the material ramifications of Alexander the Great’s conquests for Hellenistic art. Well-documented in archaeological remains and written texts, the couches also offer a concrete lens through which to analyze the transfer of cultural knowledge about feasting: an ephemeral activity as significant for Hellenistic kings as for their Persian predecessors. This article examines the couches’ archaeological contexts, the aristocratic tombs in which they were found and the elaborate palaces and elite houses in which they were likely first used. It then analyzes the couches themselves as delicate luxury objects that nonetheless, in their iconography, style, and even their material, highlighted the violence of Macedonian imperialism. And finally, it considers the ephemeral practices through which the couches were activated for their patrons, that is, the feasts and funerals at which the Macedonian aristocracy both emulated and reacted against Persian precedents. This re-evaluation of Macedonian chryselephantine couches illuminates global interconnections during the formative period of Hellenistic art.
Matthieu Husson, Clemency Montelle, Benno Van Dalen (eds.), Editing and Analysing Numerical Tables: Towards a Digital Information System for the History of Astral Science, Brepols, Turnhout 2021 (Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus. Studies, 2), IX + 594 pp., ISBN: 9782503596068.
Authors: Sidoli Nathan
Published: May 2024

Review of:
Matthieu Husson, Clemency Montelle, Benno Van Dalen (eds.), Editing and Analysing Numerical Tables: Towards a Digital Information System for the History of Astral Science, Brepols, Turnhout 2021 (Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus. Studies, 2), IX + 594 pp., ISBN: 9782503596068.
Los inicios del Ismailismo Nizarí: Traducción comentada de la obra Reconocimiento a Dios del Ḫwāǧah Qāsim Tuštarī
Authors: Virani Shafique , Martos Armenteros Virginia
Published: May 2024

La obra de Ḫwāǧah Qāsim Tuštarī Reconocimiento a Dios (Maʿrifat-i Ḫudāy taʿālā), recientemente descubierta, es uno de los únicos textos que se conservan del primer periodo alamūtí de la historia musulmana ismailí. Esta obra conserva pruebas de la « nueva convocatoria » (daʿwat-i ǧadīd) a la fe ismailí que, según al-Šahrastānī (fallecido en 548/1153), fue inaugurada por el Imām fatimí al-Mustanṣir billāh (fallecido en 487/1094) y defendida por Ḥasan-i Ṣabbāḥ (fallecido en 518/1124). El texto subraya que el fin último de la existencia humana es conocer a Dios, y que el camino hacia este conocimiento pasa por el Imām del Tiempo. El texto, compuesto probablemente entre 525/1131 y 533/1139, contiene referencias casi contemporáneas a Sanāʾī Ġaznawī (fallecido hacia 525/1131) y apunta al desarrollo muy temprano de la poesía homilética, devocional y piadosa persa, así como del « metro maṯnawī » en el entorno ismailí. Más tarde, Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār (fallecido hacia 618/1221) y Ǧalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (fallecido en 672/1273) utilizaron célebremente este metro en sus composiciones místicas. El artículo incluye una introducción y una traducción comentada de Reconocimiento a Dios, de Qāsim Tuštarī.
Paul Richard Blum, Oracles of the Cosmos: Between Pantheism and Secularism, Schwabe Verlag, Basel 2022, 102 pp., ISBN: 9783796545467.
Authors: Pellegrini Marco
Published: May 2024

Review of:
Paul Richard Blum, Oracles of the Cosmos: Between Pantheism and Secularism, Schwabe Verlag, Basel 2022, 102 pp., ISBN: 9783796545467.
Andreas Speer, 1000 Jahre Philosophie. Ein anderer Blick auf die Philosophie des ‘Mittelalters’, Brill, Boston 2023, 109 pp., ISBN: 9783957432834 (Paperback), 9783969752838 (E-Book).
Authors: Leitenberger Sarah Marie
Published: May 2024

Review of:
Andreas Speer, 1000 Jahre Philosophie. Ein anderer Blick auf die Philosophie des ‘Mittelalters’, Brill, Boston 2023, 109 pp., ISBN: 9783957432834 (Paperback), 9783969752838 (E-Book).
In memoriam Zénon Kaluza (1936-2023)
Authors: Grellard Christophe
Published: May 2024

In memoriam Zénon Kaluza (5.V.1936–5.VI.2023).
Note to «The Forgotten Gifts of Hermes: The Latin Reception of Proclus’ Commentary on Euclid’s Elements»
Authors: Campillo Bo Álvaro Jose
Published: May 2024

This note offers improved transcriptions of two of the Latin translations of Proclus' In Euclidem proposed in the paper « The Forgotten Gifts of Hermes: The Latin Reception of Proclus’ Commentary on Euclid’s Elements » (Mediterranea, International Journal of the Transfer of Knowledge, 8 (2023), p. 193-278). These are Bartolomeo Zamberti’s MS Münich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Clm 6, fol. 4v-6v, and Giovanni Batista Gabia’s MS Ambrosiana P51 sup. fol. 11r-17v.
Simon Goldhill, The Christian Invention of Time: Temporality and the Literature of Late Antiquity, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2022 (Greek Culture in the Roman World Series), 500 pp., ISBN: 9781316512906.
Authors: Acton Matthew
Published: May 2024

Review of:
Simon Goldhill, The Christian Invention of Time: Temporality and the Literature of Late Antiquity, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2022 (Greek Culture in the Roman World Series), 500 PP., ISBN: 9781316512906
In memoriam Maria Rosa Antognazza (10.IX.1964–28.III.2023)
Authors: De Lucca Jean-Paul , Robiglio Andrea Aldo
Published: May 2024

In memoriam Maria Rosa Antognazza (10.IX.1964–28.III.2023).
Does The Sexual Violence The Fault Of Man Or The Fault Of Woman's Stupidity? When Religious Commodification and Offensive Marketing Go Hand in Hand
Authors: Istiyanto S. Bekti , Kusumawati Retno Dyah
Published: May 2024

Religious commodification, especially Islamic commodification has been rampant in modern times. This phenomenon also emboldens brands with religious symbolism to conduct offensive marketing, namely Rabbani. This research further investigates the integration of religious commodification and offensive marketing conducted by the Rabbani brand. This research utilized a qualitative and descriptive approach through the case study of Rabbani offensive marketing. The findings of this research are Rabbani has benefitted from religious commodification practices. This in turn emboldens Rabbani to engage in offensive marketing by attacking Muslim women who did not wear the veil. This research implies that religious commodification could also bring a negative impact, especially if this practice is coupled with offensive marketing. Thus, consumers need to be more critical and not easily convinced by the offerings of products that rely on religious commodification, especially if these products use unethical marketing practices such as offensive marketing.
Digital Twin Approach Integrates Existing Facilities, Proposed Developments
Authors: Carpenter Chris
Published: May 2024

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This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 215074, “Digital Twin for Development and Subsurface Integration: A Window Into the Future,” by Thomas K.G. Gan, Elizabeth Sumadh, and Bhaminie Sagram, Shell. The paper has not been peer reviewed.

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The digital twin (DT) approach provides a virtual and digital representation of existing assets, spanning everything from onshore facilities to offshore platforms, pipelines, and subsurface data, all in one location. It has been used for the operator’s flagship Manatee project to develop three stacked reservoirs offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The DT was used to identify design modifications required at this onshore site and visualize proposed offshore assets. It integrates existing facilities and new design data, including site survey, subsurface, and well data to optimize well planning.

Introduction

The Manatee field lies within the East Coast Marine Area of Trinidad in approximately 92 m of water and consists of stacked reservoirs of clean and thin-bed unconsolidated sands. Production from these wells is expected to be processed through a new offshore platform and transported by the new pipeline to the Beachfield onshore facility. For a feasibility study and concept-selection stages, the DT platform played a crucial factor in visualizing and contextualizing development options and allowed front-end engineering contractors and operator teams to collaborate across multiple countries and inspect the location virtually. All engineering drawings, maps, design documents, and 3D models were powered by the DT platform.

Key Challenges

Traditionally, digital collaboration is performed through data and model export from different technical applications and results presented in slides and reporting documents. For oil and gas capital projects, typically 3–6 years elapse from feasibility stage to execution, deepening the issues caused by faulty corporate memory retention, staff movement, and project handover from different internal organizations.

Manatee project teams were based in various locations in Trinidad, the US, the UK, the Netherlands, and India, thereby increasing the likelihood of error by using multiple sources of data. Furthermore, effective collaboration without a single source of truth of data can be an obstacle. Given that multiple software was used for model building, development-well planning, and satellite imagery, an inability exists to view 2D and 3D imagery of onshore and offshore facilities with the subsea and subsurface in one place. Furthermore, between 2020 and 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic led to imposed restrictions and limitations placed on site visits. In such scenarios, drone images and video data can prove useful to access facilities remotely. These challenges needed to be addressed by access to a centralized platform that collected, stored, and provided virtual representations to ensure continuous monitoring and efficient decision-making.
Technology Focus: Extended-Reach and Complex Wells (May 2024)
Authors: Ullah Syed Zahoor
Published: May 2024

With ever-growing energy demand, drilling professionals are continually challenged to extend cost-effective drilling frontiers. This situation is further aggravated by the need to access the ends of reservoirs, using enhanced hydrocarbon recovery, without affecting environmental footprint. This requires drilling several long laterals. Drilling long laterals—mostly extended reach and, lately, ultra-extended-reach and super laterals—requires cutting-edge technologies to navigate the complex drilling environment.

A combination of advanced tools with embedded artificial intelligence enabled an operator in the Middle East to drill an ultra-extended-reach well to 50,000 ft measured depth in 2023, while other operators in South America drilled super laterals with lateral lengths in excess of 5 km. Completing and casing of the laterals for efficient recovery has required an altogether different technological innovation. Operators in Australia constructed Technology Advancement of Multilaterals Level 5 smart junctions, building on the experience gained in the North Sea while further optimizing them through several operational iterations.

The process of pushing the boundaries of what is possible in extended drilling and completions required significant feats of engineering ingenuity. These included establishing an extremely delicate balance of wellbore stability while minimizing friction and drag, using state-of-the-art drilling assemblies for smoother wellbores, predicting formation properties, and using surface well-control equipment and practices. Autonomous drilling, advanced materials, real-time data analytics, and operational best practices were some of the main ingredients in the recipe of this excellence.

As technology continue to evolve and reservoirs become more challenging to access, the drilling industry is further improving its efficiency and derisking operations through the use of artificial intelligence, lighter and stronger pipes, and sophisticated data analytics.

Recommended additional reading at OnePetro: www.onepetro.org.

SPE 216337 Buoyancy Technology Used To Successfully Install Casing in Argentina’s Longest Extended-Reach Slim Well Pad by C. Bahl, YPF, et al.

SPE 216151 New Technologies and Practices To Enable Remote Operations, Increasing Complex Long Multilateral Horizontal Wells and Enriching Project Sustainability and Efficiency: A Real Case From Northern Europe by A. Dixit, Baker Hughes, et al.
RETRACTED: Session Interest Model for CTR Prediction Based on Feature Co-Action Network
Authors: Wang Qianqian , Liu Fang’ai , Zhao Xiaohui , Tan Qiaoqiao
Published: May 2024

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
A numerical study of bounds in the correlations of fractional quantum Hall states
Authors: Kumar Prashant , Haldane Frederick Duncan Michael
Published: May 2024

We numerically compute the guiding center static structure factor \bar S(k)S‾(k) of various fractional quantum Hall (FQH) states to \mathcal{O}(k\ell)^6𝒪(kℓ)6 where kk is the wavenumber and \ellℓ is the magnetic length. Employing density matrix renormalization group on an infinite cylinder of circumference L_yLy, we study the two-dimensional limit using L_y/\xi \gg 1Ly/ξ≫1, where \xiξ is the correlation length. The main findings of our work are: 1) the ground states that deviate away from the ideal conformal block wavefunctions, do not saturate the Haldane bound, and 2) the coefficient of O(k\ell)^6O(kℓ)6 term appears to be bounded above by a value predicted by field theories proposed in the literature. The first finding implies that the graviton mode is not maximally chiral for experimentally relevant FQH states.
ARABULUCU SÖZLEŞMELERİNİN TÜKETİCİ İŞLEMİ NİTELİĞİNDE OLUP OLAMAYACAĞI SORUNU
Authors: Ercoşkun Şenol H. Kübra
Published: May 2024

Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun’un 2. maddesinde bu Kanun’un her türlü tüketici işlemi ile tüketiciye yönelik uygulamaları kapsadığı belirtilmiş, tüketici işlemi ise söz konusu Kanun’un 3. maddesinde oldukça geniş bir şekilde tanımlanmıştır. Bu geniş tanım çerçevesinde bir uyuşmazlığın çözümü için arabulucuya başvurulduğunda arabulucunun gerçekleştirdiği faaliyet Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun anlamında bir hizmet ve arabulucu da sağlayıcı olduğundan, uyuşmazlık tarafının da tüketici sıfatını haiz olması hâlinde arabulucu sözleşmesinin tüketici işlemi olarak kabul edilmesi gerekir. Bu açık yasal düzenlemeye rağmen öğreti ve uygulamada arabulucunun görevinin Devlet yargısını destekleyici bir faaliyet olduğu gerekçesiyle arabulucu sözleşmelerinin hiçbir koşulda tüketici işlemi olarak kabul edilemeyeceği de ileri sürülmektedir. Açık yasal düzenleme nedeniyle gerekli koşulları taşıyan arabulucu sözleşmesinin tüketici işlemi olarak kabul edilmesi zorunlu olsa da, arabulucu sözleşmelerinin Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun kapsamından çıkarılması daha isabetli olacaktır. Nitekim kendine has özellikleri nedeniyle arabulucu sözleşmesinden doğan ilişki tüketici hukuku anlayışı ile pek de bağdaşmamaktadır. Ayrıca arabulucu ağırlaştırılmış objektif özen borcu altında olduğundan, bu durum karşı taraf bakımından ciddi bir soruna da yol açmayacaktır.
ORGANİZE SANAYİ BÖLGESİNDE BORÇLUYA AİT OLAN ARSA TAHSİS HAKKININ HACZİ VE PARAYA ÇEVRİLMESİ
Authors: Topak Süleyman
Published: May 2024

4562 sayılı Organize Sanayi Bölgeleri Kanunu’na göre bu bölgelerde faaliyette bulunmak isteyen kişilere öncelikle arsa tahsis edilmekte daha sonra arsa üzerinde inşaatın tamamlanması ve mevzuatta belirlenmiş başkaca sorumlulukların yerine getirilmesi ile tapu devri gerçekleştirilmektedir. Arsa tahsis hakkı, doğrudan taşınmazın mülkiyetine ilişkin ayni bir hak değil, şahsi bir haktır. Bu nedenle borçluya ait bu hakkın haczi ve paraya çevrilmesinde İcra ve İflas Kanun’unda taşınırların haczi ve satışına ilişkin düzenlenen hükümlerin uygulanması söz konusudur. Bu manada mahcuz arsa tahsis hakkının açık artırma yoluyla (İİK m.114), pazarlık yoluyla (İİK m.119) veya İİK m.111/a hükmü uyarınca rızaen satışı suretiyle paraya çevrilmesi mümkündür. Satışa ilişkin hangi yöntem tercih edilirse edilsin arsa tahsis hakkı alıcılarının ilgili organize sanayi bölgesinde katılımcı vasfına sahip olabileceklerini belgelendirmeleri ve faaliyette bulunabilmeleri için ilgili organize sanayi bölge müdürlüğünden uygunluk görüşünü almaları zorunludur. Bu çalışmada, ülkemizde faaliyet gösteren organize sanayi bölgelerinde borçluya ait bulunan arsa tahsis hakkının İcra ve İflas Kanunu hükümleri uyarınca haczi ve paraya çevrilmesine ilişkin usul ve esaslar açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Öncelikle arsa tahsis hakkı kavramı ve hukuki niteliği ele alınmış sonrasında arsa tahsis hakkının haczi konusuna değinilmiştir. Son olarak ise haczedilen arsa tahsis hakkının paraya çevrilmesinde izlenecek yöntemler önem arz eden hususlarla birlikte belirtilmiştir.
Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Potential of Tobacco Flower Extract in Different Solvents
Authors:   Politeknik Kesehatan Putra Indonesia Malang, Wijayanti Ernanin Dyah , Rahayu Lina Oktavia ,   Politeknik Kesehatan Putra Indonesia Malang, Dzulaikha Shovia ,   Politeknik Kesehatan Putra Indonesia Malang, Ayunda Fiddini Robetta ,   Politeknik Kesehatan Putra Indonesia Malang, Djara Selfiana ,   Politeknik Kesehatan Putra Indonesia Malang
Published: May 2024

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is a commercial plant that is extensively used, particularly for its leaves. Thus far, exploration on the flower part is still limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of tobacco flower extracts in different solvents. Tobacco flowers were macerated separately in methanol, ethanol, and n-hexane. Each extract was assayed by color reaction test to detect the phytochemical content. Total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity were determined by Folin-Ciocalteu and DPPH methods, respectively. Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, and triterpenoids are detected in methanol and ethanol extract, anthraquinones is only detected in methanol, while glycosides and steroids are only detected in n-hexane extracts. Among the other extracts, the methanol extract was the richest in phytochemical compounds and had the highest TPC (132.589±0.662 mgGAE/g). However, tobacco flower extract in all solvents were less effective as antioxidant due to very high IC50 values (>500 µg/mL).
Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Mistletoe Mango Leaves Extract (Dendrophtoe pentandra (L.) Miq) Using Ethanol Solution and Methanol Solution Based on DPPH Method
Authors:   Universitas Islam Malang, Silvia Putri Azizatul , Sjakoer Nour Athiroh Abdoes ,   Universitas Islam Malang, Mubarakati Nurul Jadid ,   Universitas Islam Malang
Published: May 2024

Indonesians have been utilising plants as traditional raw materials, especially herbal plants, since the time of the struggle until the current independence. Mistletoe mango which belongs to the Loranthaceae family, leaves of mistletoe mango is considered a medicinal plant. Phytochemical analysis shows that these plants contain a number of secondary metabolites, such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids, glycosides, and inulin. Antioxidants are compounds that can prevent oxidation reactions by binding free radicals and highly reactive molecules. The DPPH method is a simple, easy, rapid and sensitive antioxidant activity test method that uses only a small sample. The aim was to determine the comparison of the antioxidant activity of mistletoe mango leaves extract (Dendrophthoe pentandra (L) Miq) with ethanol and methanol solvents, as well as analyzing the 50% inhibitin of DPPH. The results showed that the antioxidant activity of mistletoe mango leaves extract using ethanol solvent was 15,286 ppm, while using methanol solvent was 93,456 ppm. It was concluded that antioxidant activity showed a very strong category and there was a significant difference.
Diastase Enzyme Activity and Antibacterial Effectiveness to Gastroenteretis by Apis mellifera Honey from Indonesia
Authors:   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Rosyidah Rara Annisaur , Hasan Akhmad Endang Zainal ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Andrianto Dimas ,   Institut Pertanian Bogor
Published: May 2024

The quality of monoflora honey (Apis mellifera) as an antibacterial can be influenced by the activity of the diastase enzyme and the secondary metabolites of the nectar source. This study aims to compare the activity of the diastase enzyme and the effectiveness of monoflora honey derived from Apis mellifera bees as a natural antibacterial agent against Salmonella typhi. The sampling method for monoflora honey from nine different nectar sources (acacia, calliandra, rambutan, eucalyptus, randu, mango, robusta coffee 1, robusta coffee 2, and rubber). The results showed that the highest diastase enzyme activity in monoflora honey was mango, rambutan, and robusta coffee 2 at 20.00 DN, eucalyptus, randu, and rubber at 10.00 DN, acacia at 6.67 DN, robusta coffee 1 5.00 DN, and calliandra 4.00 DN. Zone of inhibition for S. typhi on robusta coffee 2, robusta coffee 1, randu, eucalyptus, acacia, mango, rubber, rambutan, and calliandra respectively at 18.53; 16.70; 15.27; 14.70; 13.20; 11.20; 11.17; 9.47; and 6,80. The minimum concentration inhibition was 8 μg/mL.
AI as a Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting in Regulatory Databases: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Authors: Kale Aditya U , Dattani Riya , Tabansi Ashley , Hogg Henry David Jeffry , Pearson Russell , Glocker Ben , Golder Su , Waring Justin , Liu Xiaoxuan , Moore David J , Denniston Alastair K
Published: May 2024

Background

The reporting of adverse events (AEs) relating to medical devices is a long-standing area of concern, with suboptimal reporting due to a range of factors including a failure to recognize the association of AEs with medical devices, lack of knowledge of how to report AEs, and a general culture of nonreporting. The introduction of artificial intelligence as a medical device (AIaMD) requires a robust safety monitoring environment that recognizes both generic risks of a medical device and some of the increasingly recognized risks of AIaMD (such as algorithmic bias). There is an urgent need to understand the limitations of current AE reporting systems and explore potential mechanisms for how AEs could be detected, attributed, and reported with a view to improving the early detection of safety signals.

Objective

The systematic review outlined in this protocol aims to yield insights into the frequency and severity of AEs while characterizing the events using existing regulatory guidance.

Methods

Publicly accessible AE databases will be searched to identify AE reports for AIaMD. Scoping searches have identified 3 regulatory territories for which public access to AE reports is provided: the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. AEs will be included for analysis if an artificial intelligence (AI) medical device is involved. Software as a medical device without AI is not within the scope of this review. Data extraction will be conducted using a data extraction tool designed for this review and will be done independently by AUK and a second reviewer. Descriptive analysis will be conducted to identify the types of AEs being reported, and their frequency, for different types of AIaMD. AEs will be analyzed and characterized according to existing regulatory guidance.

Results

Scoping searches are being conducted with screening to begin in April 2024. Data extraction and synthesis will commence in May 2024, with planned completion by August 2024. The review will highlight the types of AEs being reported for different types of AI medical devices and where the gaps are. It is anticipated that there will be particularly low rates of reporting for indirect harms associated with AIaMD.

Conclusions

To our knowledge, this will be the first systematic review of 3 different regulatory sources reporting AEs associated with AIaMD. The review will focus on real-world evidence, which brings certain limitations, compounded by the opacity of regulatory databases generally. The review will outline the characteristics and frequency of AEs reported for AIaMD and help regulators and policy makers to continue developing robust safety monitoring processes.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/48156
Порівняльний аналіз волюмометричних характеристик м’якотканинного вмісту орбіти у пацієнтів з ендокринною орбітопатією методами комп’ютерного моделювання
Authors: Slobodianiuk A.S. , Prusak O.I.
Published: May 2024

Актуальність. За даними літератури, збільшення об’єму м’яких тканин за очним яблуком через збільшення об’єму екстраокулярних м’язів (ЕОМ) та/або орбітальної жирової клітковини є причиною екзофтальму, обмеження рухливості очей, двоїння та в окремих випадках може призвести до оптичної нейропатії, яка є тяжким ускладненням ендокринної орбітопатії (ЕО). Таким чином, оптимізація діагностики ендокринної орбітопатії, зокрема в аспекті оцінки різних її форм та вибору методу декомпресії орбіти як основного методу лікування, є актуальною міждисциплінарною проблемою. Мета. Провести порівняльний аналіз загального об’єму м’якотканинного вмісту орбіти та окремих об’ємів екстраокулярних м’язів, жирової клітковини орбіти та зорового нерва методом комп’ютерного моделювання у пацієнтів з ендокринною орбітопатією та без орбітальної патології. Матеріали та методи. У цьому ретроспективному когортному дослідженні проаналізовано дані комп’ютерної томографії 114 пацієнтів з ендокринною орбітопатією та без орбітальної патології, яких було поділено на 2 групи. Об’єми м’якотканинного вмісту орбіти було розраховано в програмному забезпеченні Mimics Medical 23.0 (Materialise, Бельгія). Отримані дані оцінювали методами змінної статистики з використанням критерію Шапіро — Вілка та критерію Манна — Вітні для незалежних вибірок. Результати. Середній об’єм орбіти в основній групі становив 26 196,39 ± 3117,50 мм3, а в контрольній — 26 980,49 ± 3765,82 мм3 і вірогідно не відрізнявся (р = 0,1283). Середній об’єм екстраокулярних м’язів в основній групі 7650,77 ± 3047,96 мм3, а в групі контролю — 2871,73 ± 644,99 мм3 (р = 0,0001). Середній об’єм жирової клітковини орбіти в основній групі дорівнював 17 956,38 ± 3273,53 мм3, а в контрольній групі — 23 695,76 ± 3791,63 (р = 0,0001). Висновки. Дослідження показало відсутність кореляції в об’ємі орбіти і наявність її між об’ємом екстраокулярних м’язів та жирової клітковини орбіти у пацієнтів з ЕО та в контрольній групі. Співвідношення середнього об’єму жирової клітковини та середнього об’єму ЕОМ в основній групі становило 2,79 : 1, а в групі контролю 8,73 : 1. Цей показник є важливим аргументом при прийнятті рішення щодо вибору методу декомпресії орбіти — при переважаючому збільшенні середнього об’єму ЕОМ показана кісткова декомпресія орбіти, при переважаючому збільшенні середнього об’єму жирової клітковини — жирова декомпресія орбіти, а при рівномірному збільшенні середнього об’єму ЕОМ та середнього об’єму жирової клітковини оптимальним буде проведення комбінованої декомпресії орбіти. Використання такого підходу може стати перспективним методом у диференційній діагностиці ЕО, зокрема в аспекті оцінки різних її форм та при плануванні декомпресії орбіти як основного методу її лікування.
- Study on Species and Conservation Status of Knifefish (Family: Notopteridae) at Parung Ornamental Fish Market, Bogor Regency
Authors: Satria Yudha Donan , Reza Aulia Fachri
Published: May 2024

Indonesia memiliki 4 spesies ikan pisau endemik yaitu: Chitala borneensis, Chitala hypselonotus, Chitala lopis, dan Notopterus notopterus. Persebaran alami keempat spesies tersebut meliputi Jawa, Riau, Sumatera, Jambi, Bengkulu, Lampung, dan Kalimantan. Ikan pisau atau belida (Notopteridae) merupakan ikan hias yang cukup diminati di kalangan pecinta ikan hias Indonesia. Aktivitas penangkapan ikan pisau yang berlebihan (overfishing) di alam serta perubahan maupun kerusakan lingkungan perairan, bisa mengakibatkan kelestarian ikan ini terancam punah. Penurunan populasi ikan pisau lokal ini dibuktikan oleh data dari Badan Pusat Statistik Provinsi Riau melalui data penangkapan ikan belida (Chitala spp. dan Notopterus spp.) di Riau pada tahun 2009. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari-April 2023 di Pasar Ikan Hias Parung, Kabupaten Bogor. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi spesies ikan pisau (Notopteridae) apa saja yang diperdagangkan di Pasar Ikan Hias Parung, Kabupaten Bogor; Status konservasi dari setiap spesies ikan pisau dan asal-usul ikan pisau yang diperdagangkan di Pasar Ikan Hias Parung, Kabupaten Bogor. Metode yang digunakan adalah komparasi morfologi ikan dan wawancara. Hasil yang didapatkan menunjukkan dari 3 spesies ikan pisau yang diperdagangkan, 1 diantaranya termasuk spesies lokal (N. notopterus) yang dilindungi penuh oleh Surat Keputusan Menteri Perikanan dan Kelautan Nomor 1 Tahun 2021 dengan status konservasi Least Concern (LC). Dua spesies lainnya merupakan spesies dari luar Indonesia (C. ornata dengan status konservasi LC dan C. blanci dengan status konservasi Near Threatened (NT)). Ikan pisau lokal yang dipasarkan oleh penjual berasal dari alam liar, diduga kuat berasal dari daerah Jambi, tepatnya daerah aliran Sungai Batanghari beserta anak sungainya. Sementara spesies ikan pisau luar mayoritas stoknya diimpor dari Vietnam dan Thailand, serta beberapa lokasi pembesaran benih ikan di daerah Parung.
Status Konservasi dan Pelestarian Habitat Kucing Merah (Catopuma badia) di Hutan Kalimantan
Authors: Azzahra Tiara Alifia , Dwinta Buntar Asri , Pradipta Arya Ghazi , Adistya Rahmaniar Vira , Suryanda Ade
Published: May 2024

Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki keanekaragam faunanya. Di Pulau Kalimantan terdapat sebuah hewan endemic yang keberadaannya sangat langka dan terancam punah yaitu kucing merah. Kucing merah kalimantan atau Borneo Bay Cat (Catopuma badia) merupakan jenis kucing liar yang dilindungi di Indonesia. Sebaran kucing ini ditemukan juga di sebelah utara kalimantan yakni Sabah dan Serawak wilayah Malaysia, serta di hutan yang masuk wilayah Indonesia. Kucing merah memiliki bulu berwarna merah kastanye yang gelap dan berbintik samar, kepala yang pendek bulat dengan warna coklat jingga. Telinga kucing ini berwarna hitam atau coklat tua, dan pada ekor bergaris putih dengan bintik hitam di ujung ekor. Sampai sekarang populasi kucing ini tidak diketahui dan dikategorikan dalam status konservasi endangered (terancam punah) oleh IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature's) Red List. Berdasarkan statusnya, kucing merah kalimantan tengah menghadapi resiko kepunahan di alam liar. Statusnya Genting [Endangered/EN]. Permasalahan utamanya adalah minimnya informasi penelitian terkait ekologi dan biologinya. Hal yang tentunya sangat berpengaruh pada upaya konservasi.
Investigating Awareness of Guidance Services among Students in Selected Senior High Schools in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Authors: Sandow Valerius Azuure , Anovunga Alfred Alunga
Published: May 2024

Guidance and counseling are interwoven with efforts to advance students’ educational discourse in all disciplines and levels. This study investigated students’ awareness of guidance services in selected Senior High Schools in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The study was guided by two objectives: to determine the level of student’s awareness of guidance and counseling services and to examine the nature/scope of guidance and counseling services provided to students in Senior High Schools. Employing the quantitative method and a descriptive research design, 16 counselors or teachers who serve as counselors, 14 headteachers, and 325 students were sampled, while structured questionnaires were used to collect participant data. The results showed that most students in Senior High Schools were unaware of guidance and counseling services. Among other matters, the study recommends that the Ghana Education Service, which supervises guidance and counseling, should charge all school counselors to provide all the guidance services, especially career and vocational guidance services, to students to enable them to make informed choices.
ENHANCING OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG REGULATION THROUGH USER FEE PROGRAM
Authors: A. N. CHANDANA , MISHRA SANGITA , M. ARJUN , VENKATESH M. P.
Published: May 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a distinctive regulatory program known as Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA) to improve the efficacy and security of over-the-counter (OTC) medications made available to consumers. The program, which represents a pivotal shift in the regulatory landscape, aims to address the challenges associated with the oversight of OTC monograph drugs. The OMUFA's primary objective is to expedite the review and approval process of OTC monograph drugs while maintaining stringent safety standards. By imposing user fees on manufacturers and sponsors seeking to bring new OTC products to market or seeking updates for existing ones, the program is designed to support the FDA's ability to allocate additional resources for timely reviews and assessments. This work delves into the key components and mechanics of the OMUFA, such as the user fee structure, types of submissions covered, and the corresponding performance goals established for the FDA. While acknowledging the benefits of the OMUFA, this work also discusses potential challenges and concerns raised by industry stakeholders and consumer advocacy groups. This critical regulatory initiative has the potential to facilitate further research and discussions on optimizing drug safety and access within the OTC market through required modifications and initiatives.
EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF LOW-DOSE COLCHICINE IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF INFLAMMATION, SAFETY, AND CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS
Authors: SRINIVAS VARSHITHA , SURESH SWATHY
Published: May 2024

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a prevalent cardiovascular illness that is a primary cause of morbidity and mortality globally. It is distinguished by the constriction or blockage of the coronary arteries, which limits blood circulation to the heart. Inflammation is a driving force in the pathophysiology of CAD. Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory medication that has lately been studied for its potential application in the treatment of CAD. Its multimodal method of action has sparked interest due to its ability to treat inflammation and lower the concentration of critical inflammatory biomarkers. Clinical evidence validates the safe and effective use of Colchicine in CAD. Several recommendations advocate the use of colchicine in the secondary prevention of CAD. This article discusses the use of low-dose colchicine in CAD, its function in inflammation, as well as its safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
A COST VARIATION COMPARISON AMONG ORAL ANTI-MIGRAINE DRUGS AVAILABLE IN THE INDIAN MARKET
Authors: MISHRA AKASH , MISHRA POOJA SOLANKI , KUSHWAH ANJALI , GUPTA KAMAYANI
Published: May 2024

Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate the cost percent variation and cost ratio of different brands of oral anti-migraine drugs available in Indian market.
Methods: The cost of various commonly used oral anti-migraine drugs were taken from the latest issue of Current Index of Medical Specialities January 2022, Drug Today January-April 2022 and 1 mg online site. Cost percent variation and Cost ratio were calculated.
Results: A total of 7 single anti-migraine drugs and 9 Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) showed a wide range of cost variation. The highest cost percent variation of 433% was seen in Sumatriptan 50 mg with a cost ratio of 5.33, whereas Amitriptyline 10 mg showed the lowest cost percent variation of 47.9% with a cost ratio of 1.47. Among FDCs Naproxen 500 mg+Sumatriptan 85 mg showed the highest cost per cent variation of 400% with a cost ratio of 5.25 and Propranolol 40 mg+Flunarizine 10 mg showed the lowest cost per cent variation of 46.56% with a cost ratio of 1.46.
Conclusion: Our study showed a wide variation in the cost of oral anti-migraine drugs available in the Indian market, which provides insight to the healthcare professional and gives Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) authorities to minimize the financial burden and improve patient compliance.
“BECAUSE I SPEAK JIBBALI …”: A CASE STUDY OF THE USE OF MINORITY LANGUAGES IN DHOFARI EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS
Authors: Lenchuk Iryna , Ahmed Amer
Published: May 2024

The goal of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the linguistic diversity present in the Dhofar region located in southern Oman is reflected in educational settings for the purpose of creating inclusive teaching and learning practices. The goal of such practices is to enhance educational experiences of students. The paper specifically focuses on the use of Jibbali, an endangered indigenous South Arabian language as one of the minority languages spoken in Dhofar. The study aims to answer the question of the level of multilingualism in the Dhofar region, and whether such multilingualism is reflected in the educational settings. The methodology of case study is adopted where 5 multilingual female university students enrolled in a private university in Dhofar recorded two hours of their daily interactions both on and off campus, and a follow-up semi-structured interview was conducted with two of the participants. The results of the study show that participants draw heavily on their rich linguistic repertoires in their daily interactions; however, the current educational practices fall short of reflecting that reality. The results also show that participants are aware of the disparity between the level of multilingualism and the educational practices in the region. The major conclusion of the study is that shared indigenous language(s) primarily tag the context of the interaction as informal and intimate. A major implication of the study is that in addition to English, as a medium instruction, and Modern Standard Arabic, as the official language of the state, space should be given to the use of indigenous languages in educational settings. These settings can make a significant contribution by changing attitudes through creating awareness of the value of local languages, by serving as a forum for training, educating speakers of those languages on the maintenance and revitalization of those endangered languages, and by creating an educational space that allows for the use of minority languages, as a step towards achieving a more equitable, safe and inclusive learning environment.
INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS, INCLUSION AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN ESP (ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES) COURSES - STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND VIEWS
Authors: Spirovska Tevdovska Elena
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this article is to review and examine students’ perceptions and views on intercultural awareness and inclusivity in the context of tertiary education and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) setting. For the purpose of this article, a survey is conducted among students in the ESP groups, consisting of both local and international students, coming from diverse ethnic, national and cultural background.  The research aims to explore students’ awareness of inclusion and diversity existing in the groups and students’ awareness of the intercultural similarities and differences. Furthermore, the study aims to explore students’ attitude towards the learning environment in ESP courses and teaching and learning practices which foster students’ intercultural awareness, the necessity of these practices and the ways to improve intercultural awareness and the awareness of the characteristics of diversity and inclusion. Finally, the article will suggest teaching practices which will facilitate inclusivity and promote intercultural awareness in the context of ESP courses.
Discurso del Informe de gestión 2016-2024
Authors: Contreras Bustamante Raúl
Published: May 2024

Discurso de informe general de actividades del exdirector de la Facultad de Derecho de la UNAM, donde se muestran los logros de gestión atendiendo a varios rubros. Este discurso fue pronunciado el 5 de febrero en el Auditorio “Ius Semper Loquitur” de la Facultad de Derecho de la UNAM.
Rodríguez Chávez, Iván, Hermenéutica literario-jurídica. Ejercicios, Lima, Universidad Ricardo Palma, 2023
Authors: Jiménez Moreno Manuel de J.
Published: May 2024

Reseña del libor en cuestión, que trata sobre del desarrollo de una perspectiva didáctica de los estudios de derecho y literatura. El punto de vista del autor es hermenéutico e interdisciplinar. En este sentido, se genera un libro de texto en clave latinoamericanista y enfocado en la literatura peruana, hecho ex profeso para los estudiantes de la materia “Derecho y Literatura”. El libro es un material didáctico de apoyo para la asignatura que dictó en la Universidad Ricardo Palma.
Security Considerations in iOS App Development: Encryption, Authentication, and Secure Data Storage
Authors: Koushik Madhuri
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Security is a paramount concern in iOS app development, as sensitive user data must be protected from unauthorized access and breaches. This scholarly article explores essential security measures, focusing on encryption protocols, authentication mechanisms, and secure data storage techniques specific to iOS platforms. By examining industry-standard encryption algorithms, secure authentication methods, and best practices for data storage, this study aims to provide developers with the knowledge and tools necessary to build robust and resilient iOS applications. Real-world case studies and practical implementation guidelines are presented to illustrate the effective application of these security measures. The findings emphasize the importance of adopting a comprehensive security approach to foster user trust and confidence in mobile applications
Smart Agrobot: An Integrated Approach to Seed Sowing, Pesticide Application
Authors: Kanade Prof. Dnyaneshwar , Chandekar Chandrashekhar , Chaudhari Atharva , Chavan Soham , Dhage Ankita , Mane Akhilesh
Published: May 2024

Abstract: A state-of-the-art multifunctional autonomous agricultural robotic vehicle intended to transform farming methods is presented by the suggested system. This robotic vehicle is mostly operated via Bluetooth, but it also has sophisticated navigation features like GPS and object detection sensors, which allow it to navigate precisely and cautiously over fields of crops. The autonomous irrigation system with soil sensors and intelligent seeding mechanisms for different crops are just two of the robotic vehicle's many features that make it stand out. Farmers have freedom thanks to the Bluetooth control capability, which enables remote operation and monitoring. Safety features protect workers' health and prevent equipment damage, such as emergency stop buttons and collision avoidance procedures. This robotic system also performs exceptionally well in drip irrigation management in places that receive rain, optimizing fertilizing depending on soil conditions, and controlling weeds using computer vision. The suggested method, which reduces human intervention and increases total production, is a comprehensive and intelligent approach to automated and sustainable agriculture with an emphasis on energy conservation, data logging, and analytics.
Study on the Consumer Behaviour Towards Online
Authors: Verma Kunal Kumar
Published: May 2024

Abstract: This study aims to find out the consumer behavior towards online shopping.The total numbers of respondents are 100 it has included men and woman.The sampling technique used was convenient sampling. Internet is changingthe way consumers shop and buy goods and services and has rapidly evolved into a global phenomenon. Many companies have started using the internet to cut marketing costs, thereby reducing the price of their products and services to communicate and disseminate information, to sell the products, to take feedback, and also to conduct satisfaction surveys with consumers. Consumers use the internet not only to buy the product online but also to compare prices, product features, and after-sales service facilitiesthey will receive if they purchase the product from a particular store. Many experts are optimistic about the prospects of online business. The primary data required for study is collected through a structural questionnaire and secondary data required is collected from standard textbooks, magazines and internet.
Repair, Retrofitting and Rehabilitation Techniques for Strengthening of Reinforced Cement Concrete Structures Along with Experimental Work
Authors: Bachchan Pushpendra Kumar
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Structural strengthening of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) is very important because a large number of infrastructural assets in terms of buildings, bridges, sports stadium etc., which are lifeline for the civilized society. The repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting of concrete structures is really a challenging task, when structure has already undergone major structural damages or deterioration. The primary objective of this paper is to implement appropriate strengthening technique based on the observed damage and analysis results. This article also focuses on the effectiveness of the fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) material for repairs, strengthening, and retrofitting of the distressed RCC members. This has been brought in details in this paper along with experimental work which was successfully executed on the Project Construction Site, New Delhi, where the author of this paper was directly involved in planning and execution of job.
Enhanced Fire Alarm Systems using Deep Learning for Smoke and Fire Detection
Authors: Padmaja Mrs. P S H R , Lakshmi A A N V Sai Sri , Devi Maddipati Saswitha , Mahalakshmi D Harika , Vardhini Naidu Harsha
Published: May 2024

Abstract: Deep Learning-based fire alarm systems outperform traditional fire alarm systems in terms of life-saving capabilities. Traditionally, isolated sensors have been used to detect fires; however, they are unable to inform disaster planning teams about the size of the fire. This study addresses this issue by proposing an intelligent fire detection technology that uses pictures to detect flames and alerts the user via a 4500Hz siren for approximately 2500ms. Convolutional neural networks are employed in this study to analyse visual images. To lower the predicted output, a structured dataset comprising 3730 images of both fire and non-fire topics was used. The suggested strategy reduces the number of false alerts. This method is highly reliable. Several callbacks, including ReduceLROnPlateau and Early Stopping, increased accuracy while lowering the model's risk of overfitting. Convolutional Neural Networks outperformed AdaBoost and Linear Regression, with an accuracy of 93.08%.
Identifying Credit Card Fraudulent Transactions through Machine Learning Analysis
Authors: Chowdary Mr. G. Satya Mohan , Subrahmanyam Y Bala , Naveen Dulapalli Naga , Akshay Varasala , Venkat Vanapalli
Published: May 2024

Abstract: In the last few years, there has been a sharp rise in credit card fraud transactions. For financial institutions, credit card theft is a severe problem, and reliably detecting fraud can be challenging. An annual study conducted in 2021 found that over 50% of Americans had experienced credit and debit card fraud, and over 13% of those who use these cards often also do so. This indicates that 127 million Americans have experienced credit card theft at some point in the past. Using the traditional way, it is very hard and time-consuming to find this form of fraud in a large database. An effective solution to handle this kind of issue is to create a fraud detection system that is fully automated to identify and categorize such cases using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. SVM, Random Forest, KNN, XGBoost, and Naïve Bayes are the six supervised machine learning algorithms provided by this study. By using these techniques, a classification model that reliably identifies fraudulent transactions is created. It was discovered that Support Vector Machine was the most accurate model for differentiating between authentic and fraudulent transactions after each of these algorithms was examined.