bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Traditional Health Services: Empowering Holistic Care Clinic
Authors: Hanum Sri Mukhodim Faridah , Widowati Hesty , Yulianto Mochammad Rizal , Tjondro I Lidia Agustin
Published: August 2023

Traditional Health Service Development: Enhancing Knowledge and Skills for Holistic Care Clinic. This study aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Pimpinan Cabang Aisyiyah (PCA) Jambangan Surabaya members in providing traditional health services at Klinik Aisyiyah Holistic Care. The program includes training in acupressure and marketing and financial management. Twelve participants from PCA Jambangan attended the training and registered with the Indonesian Association of Acupressure Practitioners (P3AI) to undergo competency tests and obtain necessary permits from the Surabaya Health Department for practicing traditional health services at the clinic. The implementation coincided with the PCA Jambangan's musycab launching. The successful completion of the program resulted in the issuance of the clinic's operational permit and the availability of qualified human resources to provide complementary health services to the community.

Highlight:

Empowering traditional health practitioners: The study focuses on enhancing the knowledge and skills of PCA Jambangan members to provide effective traditional health services at Klinik Aisyiyah Holistic Care.

Training in complementary therapies: The program includes specialized training in acupressure, enabling participants to offer holistic care options to the community.

Obtaining necessary permits: Participants undergo competency tests and secure permits from the Surabaya Health Department, ensuring legal practice of traditional health services at the clinic.

Keyword: Traditional Health Services, Holistic Care Clinic, Knowledge Enhancement, Skills Development, Acupressure Training
Strengthening Puspa Lebo Sidoarjo Development Through Pentahelix Collaboration: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Tri Nugroho Tofan , Karima Tsabita , Hidayat Anastasya Putri , Prasetyo Bagus Adi
Published: August 2023

This study analyzes the development of Puspa Lebo Sidoarjo by employing the pentahelix approach, fostering cooperation among government, industry, academia, society, and the media. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation, the study demonstrates that the pentahelix approach effectively enhances the area's development. The local government provides policy and regulatory support, enabling East Java agribusiness growth, while industry contributes to product development and marketing networks. Academics play a role in product research, development, and human resource improvement. Communities offer support and active involvement in product development and marketing, while the media provides positive coverage and promotions. The implications of this research underscore the significance of collaborative efforts among multiple sectors in regional development, showcasing the potential of the pentahelix model in fostering sustainable growth. Highlight: Pentahelix Collaboration: The study explores the effectiveness of the pentahelix approach, emphasizing the cooperation between government, industry, academia, society, and the media in advancing the development of Puspa Lebo Sidoarjo. Multisectoral Contributions: The research highlights the significant contributions of different sectors in the development process, including the local government's policy support, industry's involvement in product development and marketing, academics' role in research and human resource improvement, community support, and the media's positive coverage and promotions. Sustainability and Growth: The implications suggest that collaborative efforts among multiple sectors are vital for achieving sustainable regional development, showcasing the potential of the pentahelix model in fostering continued growth in the area. Keyword: Puspa Lebo Sidoarjo, Pentahelix Approach, Regional Development, Collaboration, Qualitative Analysis
Green Productivity in Increasing the Productivity of Sugar Cane Farmers and Reducing Impacts on the Environment
Authors: Marodiyah Inggit , Wahyuni Hana Catur , Nurmalasari Intan Rohma
Published: August 2023

This research aims to improve the productivity and environmental performance of sugarcane farming through sustainable enhancements. Utilizing the Cobb-Douglas method, factors influencing sugarcane farming management and green productivity are identified to reduce environmental impacts. The study highlights the significance of environmental aspects in the agricultural sector and proposes green productivity as a strategy to increase awareness and address land-related environmental concerns. The results show that by implementing green productivity practices, sugarcane productivity can be augmented, management costs reduced, and farmers' income increased, leading to a more sustainable and high-quality agricultural sector.

Highlights:

Increased Productivity: Implementing green productivity strategies in sugarcane farming to enhance crop yields and profitability.

Sustainable Agriculture: Addressing environmental concerns through eco-friendly practices in sugarcane cultivation for long-term viability.

Cobb-Douglas Method: Utilizing a robust analytical approach to identify influential factors and optimize sugarcane farming management.

 

Keywords: Green Productivity, Sugarcane Farming, Cobb-Douglas Analysis, Sustainability, Environmental Impact.
Empowering Sustainable Practices: Enhancing Food Management and Waste Reduction in an Agricultural Community
Authors: Sidhi Cahyana Atikha , Marodiyah Inggit , Nurmalasari Intan Rohma
Published: August 2023

This study addresses knowledge gaps in a rural agricultural community, exemplified by Kajartengguli Village, where low education levels have influenced conventional waste disposal methods. With 49% of residents lacking formal schooling, and only 6% holding degrees, unsustainable waste management practices persist, including burning waste without considering consequences. The initiative, conducted on February 8, 2023, engaged PKK women from Kajartengguli Village, Prambon District, Sidoarjo Regency, in disseminating effective food preparation and preservation techniques. By appropriately storing ingredients such as vegetables, fish, and seasonings, the community aimed to extend their shelf life. Positive reception of the training has sparked enthusiasm among Kajartengguli women, showcasing potential for reduced food waste and enhanced sustainability practices in similar contexts.

Highlight:

Educational Disparities: Addressing the influence of low education levels on conventional waste disposal practices in a rural agricultural community.

Sustainable Waste Management: Highlighting persisting unsustainable waste disposal practices, including unconsidered burning, and the need for effective interventions.

Empowering Change: Demonstrating the impact of engaging PKK women in disseminating improved food preparation and preservation techniques, fostering enthusiasm for enhanced sustainability and reduced food waste within the community.

Keyword: Knowledge Gaps, Rural Community, Waste Management, Food Preparation, Sustainability
Enhancing Branding Strategies of Culinary Micro and Small Enterprises through Online Media: A Community Service Approach
Authors: Maulana Mahesa , Megantoro Adrian Yohana , Setiawan Azizah Nafabilla
Published: August 2023

The marketing and product development of Micro and Small Enterprises (UMK) greatly rely on effective branding strategies. However, the utilization of online media for branding purposes is often lacking among MSE entrepreneurs. This community service initiative aimed to enhance the understanding and proficiency of UMK culinary product branding implementation in Karanganyar District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. The methodology involved short training and mentoring sessions for MSEs, focusing on three culinary business units, to design and develop marketing platforms through online media. The outcome of this activity demonstrated a significant improvement in MSEs' ability to leverage online media for branding their business products, as evidenced by the creation of various platforms such as e-commerce, Instagram, and TikTok. Implementing effective branding strategies through online media platforms has empowered MSEs to achieve optimal competitiveness in their respective culinary businesses. This study offers valuable insights and implications for researchers and professionals worldwide, highlighting the potential of online media in enhancing branding efforts for Micro and Small Enterprises in the culinary industry. Highlight: Community service enhances UMK entrepreneurs' understanding and implementation of branding through online media. Increased proficiency in utilizing platforms like e-commerce, Instagram, and TikTok. Optimal competitiveness and business development in the culinary industry. Keyword: Branding, Micro and Small Enterprises (UMK), Online Media, Culinary Products, Community Service
Sensitivity of simulated flaw-height estimates to phased array scan parameters
Authors: Ray Jason , Kinnebrew James , Bell Ramsay , Schultz Martin
Published: August 2023

Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) is a nondestructive testing (NDT) technique for detecting and sizing flaws in welds. Estimates of flaw size are sensitive to a variety of PAUT scan parameters. In this study, estimates of flaw height are simulated using computer software. The sensitivity of these estimates to selected PAUT scan parameters is analyzed to identify those that have the greatest influence on estimates of flaw height. Understanding how varying different parameters within a phased array instrument affects the accuracy of flaw-height estimates helps to validate PAUT scan procedures and improve flaw-height estimates. For this research, a series of permutations on selected flaws were performed to see how certain parameters affect the accuracy in sizing flaw height. In addition, an analysis on how beam spread leads to flaw sizing inaccuracies was also conducted as part of this work.
Pendampingan Administrator Dalam Mengelola tpaalba.com Untuk Memperbaiki Tampilan Halaman Web
Authors: Prastyo Tika Dedy , Putro Danang Endarto , Burhanuddin Afid , Susila Candra Budi
Published: August 2023

Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan memberikan solusi  agar halaman web menjadi menarik dari segi tampilan, kegiatan pendampingan pengaturan tampilan halaman web, menentukan tata letak dan pengaturan susunan menu, widget yang dibutuhkan dan plugin yang dipasang. Kegiatan abdimas dilakukan di Mushola Albarokah, Dusun Suruhan Desa Sirnoboyo (63518), Kecamatan/Kabupaten Pacitan. Objek kegiatan adalah santri TPA ALBA yang bertugas mengelola tpaalba.com. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan pada Bulan Juli-Agustus 2023. Pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi observasi permasalahan mitra, pelaksanaan kegiatan, wawancara, analisis kegiatan dan kesimpulan. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan abdimas adalah 82,1 % takmir menyatakan tampilan dan aspek manfaat dari tpaalba.com lebih baik dibandingkan dengan saat awal  pertama diluncurkan.
Ma’had al-Jāmi’ah: Synthesis of Islamic Boarding School and University
Authors: Al Muiz Mochamad Nasichin , Assegaf Abd. Rachman , Machali Imam
Published: August 2023

This study aims to investigate the role of Ma'had al-Jāmi'ah in achieving the vision of UIN Sayyid Ali Rahamtullah Tulungagung and to determine the implementation of the synthesis between Islamic boarding school education and Islamic university in the education system. This research employed a qualitative approach. The setting was at Ma'had al-Jāmi'ah Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung. The methods for collecting data were interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were validated by data triangulation. Meanwhile, the data analysis used an interactive model employing collection, reduction, display, and verification. The results of the study show that (1) Ma'had al-Jāmi'ah takes a strategic role in achieving the vision of UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung through cultural education as a support for academic education, namely Islamic boarding school education, (2) the implementation of the synthesis of Islamic boarding school and Islamic University at Ma’had al-Jāmi’ah of UIN Tulungagung according to Parsons cannot be separated from four functions – Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, and Latency as requirements in its sustainability. The theoretical contribution that is built is that the existence of Ma’had al-Jāmi’ah can run and develop on top of the system that is formed.
The Phenomenon of Bullying in Schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quranic Perspective
Authors: Mela Lita , Musthofa Tulus
Published: August 2023

Bullying is still common in the education sector, especially in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bullying between students in online learning occurs verbally through social media. In contrast, in offline learning, bullying is carried out as evasion and exclusion in the school environment, such as canteens, toilets, classrooms, and parking lots. This study aims to discuss bullying in schools from the perspective of the Qurán. This study uses a qualitative method, with the type of library research, the historical approach, and the descriptive approach used. Bullying from the perspective of the Qur'an can be seen from the prohibition of bullying behavior in surah Al-Hujurat verse 13 and surah Yusuf verses 8-10. Meanwhile, solutions for victims and bullying behavior can be seen in the Al-Qur'an surah Al-Luqman verses 13-19, At-Thaha verses 132, and Ash-Shura verses 39-43.
Implementation of the Concept of Inter-Religious Tolerance in Realizing Community Harmony
Authors: Musolin Muhlil , Fauzi Fauzi , Muflihin Muh. Hizbul
Published: August 2023

The Central Java regional government designated Rendeng Village as a harmony-conscious village because it succeeded in maintaining religious harmony. This study aims to determine the form of Implementation of inter-religious tolerance in realizing community harmony. This qualitative research method uses case studies—the place of research in Rendeng Village, Gebang District, Purworejo Regency, Central Java. The results showed that the form of Implementation of the concept of tolerance in Rendeng village was through various fields, including in the field of belief, namely by accepting differences in beliefs and the social field, maintaining mutual brotherhood and harmony by prioritizing solidarity between brotherhood and neighbors. In the political field, with the principle that all villagers have equal political rights and opportunities with consideration of professionalism and integrity, the role of the Rendeng village government by emphasizing the importance of unity, integrity, and harmony, involving all villagers in village activities and serving the needs of villagers regardless of religion and belief, the role of religious leaders and community leaders is by providing an understanding of the plurality of life in Rendeng Village as well as providing advice and motivation for mutual respect, cooperation and deliberation among fellow community members.
Qur'anic Values in the Luberan Tradition: Strengthening Religious Moderation Based on Local Wisdom
Authors: Albab Ulul , Riandita Lilik , Mutammam Mutammam , Fanany Rebecca , Ana Nurlaila , Ta'rifin Ahmad
Published: August 2023

This study examines the harmony of the "Luberan" tradition in implementing the Qur'anic moderation religious values. This study uses a qualitative method of the field research approach. This analysis shows that; 1) The Luberan tradition applies the four parameters of religious moderation compiled by the Director General of Islamic Education, Kemang, Republic of Indonesia. First, the Luberan tradition plays a role in strengthening nationalism, which is illustrated through the poem Sekar Gendhing Asmaradana as a Javanese song with the theme of love for the motherland, cultural preservation, and activities to protect the environment as a form of implementing its contents. QS. Al Qashash: 85 and QS. An-Nisa': 66. Second, tolerance education in Luberan culture can be seen through the interaction between Muslim and non-Muslim residents in organizing events, the habit of exchanging food, and giving each other. Third, a study on the theme of peaceful Islam shows the integration of QS al-mumtahinah verse 8 as an anti-radicalism and anti-violence educational model. 2) Cultural practices in strengthening the value of religious moderation are taught from generation to generation through religious rituals and mysticism in Luberan culture. This research contributes to finding the concept of strengthening the values of culture-based religious moderation. In addition, this research can also be used as a basis for the Ministry of Religion to integrate cultural practices as a vehicle for moderation in religion.
High School EFL Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development: Target Needs, Reflection and Challenges
Authors: Mekie Mulualem Eshete
Published: August 2023

This research investigated the high school EFL teachers’ continuous professional development target needs, reflection and challenges. Further, the target needs of the EFL teachers were analyzed by adapting Hutchinson and Waters’ model (1987). The data were collected using a test, questionnaire (consisted of five parts), and interview; these were administered to 20 high school EFL teachers. A test was administered to identify EFL teachers' present situation and difficulties, and questionnaire parts 1, 2 and 4 dealt with the EFL teachers' difficulties, needs and purposes in the program. Moreover, these were used to identify EFL teachers’ target needs centered on their lacks, necessities, and wants to function in the target situation effectively. Parts 3 and 5 concerned high school EFL teachers' reflection and challenges in the professional development program they are involved in.Additionally, interviews were conducted with the high school EFL teachers to gather data to examine in-depth results of the target needs, reflections and challenges. The results suggested that the high school EFL teachers have different views of their lacks, wants and necessities. The findings also demonstrated that the high school EFL teachers reflected that the current professional development program practicing in their school was never conducted to help EFL teachers develop their profession. Finally, the result revealed that high school EFL teachers face various challenges in the current program they are taking. Therefore, the professional development should be revised according to EFL teachers’ target needs, reflections and challenges.
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF ISLAMIC AND INDONESIAN-BASED CONTEXTUAL SCIENCE LITERACY ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
Authors: Widiyanti Fenny , Susilayati Muslimah
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the validity of the Islamic and Indonesian-based contextual scientific literacy assessment instrument (ALSKII) using the Rasch model. This instrument was developed in the context of Covid-19 as a socio-scientific issue that is presented in a structured manner with a plural model, namely scientific and socio-scientific. The scientific model represents the content of science which is presented in three models, namely mechanistic, systematic, and mathematical. The socio-scientific model is a scientific context that is integrated with religion and nation. This instrument has five skills which are made into 25 question items. The sample of this research is 75 final-semester science education students who were selected purposively. The results showed that the Islamic and Indonesian-based contextual scientific literacy assessment instrument was valid and reliable with a person measure the value of 0.73, MNSQ person and item close to 0.0, person and ZSTD item close to 1.0, Cronbach alpha 0.67, person reliability 0.64 and item reliability 0.95. This instrument can be an alternative in the assessment of scientific literacy based on religion and the state. The instrument can also be further developed according to the context and socio-scientific issues that need to be solved in the community.
DE-ASIGION (DIGITAL PLOTAGON ANIMATION VIDEO) AS A MIDDLE SCIENCE LEARNING MEDIA TO AVOID SDGS 2030
Authors: Mufidah Alfi , Agustina Wahyu Laila , Ekapti Rahmi Faradisya
Published: August 2023

The existence of technological developments accompanied by the demands of the times, requires the quality of education that is effective and efficient for the realization of advanced human resources. Therefore Indonesia plans to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address education problems. One of the things that can be done is through the development of animated video-based learning media through the plotagon application. The existence of animated video learning media is expected to improve the quality of student learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the plotagon animated video learning media on science subjects in junior high school class IX on biotechnology in the food sector. The method used in this research is R&D (Research and Development), which is a method that can produce certain products and is tested for its effectiveness through the development of science learning media in the form of biotechnology animation videos. The results of this study indicate that animated video-based learning media through the plotagon application are preferred by students because they are easy to understand. So it can be concluded that if the animated video of the plotagon is used as a learning medium and applied in the learning process, it can improve the quality of learning outcomes and the quality of education in the future.
Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Berbasis Video di SMPN 1 Balong Ponorogo
Authors: Soraya Siti Zazak , Sukmawati Yuyun
Published: August 2023

Pengajaran pendidikan agama Islam biasanya hanya melibatkan ceramah dan kurang memanfaatkan media pembelajaran, sehingga pembelajaran menjadi kurang efektif dan menarik bagi peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman peserta didik di SMP Negeri 1 Balong kelas VIII A dengan mengimplementasikan media pembelajaran pendidikan agama Islam berbasis video. Studi ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara semi terstruktur, observasi non partisipan, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan, analisis data menggunakan interaktif yang terdiri dari pengumpulan data, kondesasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan.  Untuk pengujian keabsahan data, peneliti menggunakan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan video sebagai media pembelajaran meningkatkan antusiasme peserta didik dan pemahaman peserta didik terhadap mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam. Selain itu, penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis video juga meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi guru dalam menyampaikan materi kepada peserta didik.
THE MEANING OF THE DAKWAH MESSAGE IN THE YOUTUBE LITTLE GIANTZ EPISODE SETENGAH BIJI KURMA
Authors: Mubarokah Fauza Ni'amatul
Published: August 2023

Youtube is one of the social media used in delivering da'wah messages. There are many content creators with various shows, one of which is Islamic children's animation which contains many messages in it. This study discusses the meaning of da'wah messages on Little Giantz Youtube in one of its episodes, namely Half a Date Seed. The meaning of the da'wah message contained in it is seen from the symbolic interactions that occur and the signs that are created in every existing scene and can be interpreted with one of the theories, namely semiotic analysis. The da'wah messages contained are various, including through actions, hadiths and sayings. The meaning of da'wah messages includes moral messages for children, messages in the form of obeying parents' advice, and also moral messages to take social action to fellow human beings.
Pengaruh Keberadaan Anggota Keluarga terhadap Pembentukan Identitas Gender Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Sholeha Fathma Zahara , Al Baqi Safiruddin
Published: August 2023

Perkembangan identitas gender pada anak usia dini akan mempengaruhi bagaimana mereka menerima gender mereka sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan identitas gender di kalangan anak usia dini berdasarkan keberadaan anggota keluarga di rumah, khususnya orang tua dan saudara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional study. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner identitas gender pada April hingga Agustus 2023. Sampel adalah 200 siswa (95 laki-laki; 105 perempuan) di 23 lembaga pra-sekolah (5,83 tahun; SD: 0,50) di 5 kabupaten di Jawa Timur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat sedikit perbedaan rata-rata nilai anak yang diasuh oleh dua orang tua dirumah dan anak yang hanya diasuh oleh salah satu orang tua. Namun demikian tidak ditemukan perbedaan yang signifikan. Begitu pula dengan keberadaan saudara kandung dirumah, juga menunjukkan perbedaan nilai yang tidak signifikan. Hal ini dimungkinkan karena banyaknya factor lain yang mempengaruhi kemampuan anak mengenali gender mereka.
Unveiling the gene repertoire evolutionary dynamics driving repeated transitions out of the sea across molluscs
Authors: Aristide Leandro , Fernández Rosa
Published: August 2023

Animals abandoned their marine niche and successfully adapted to life on land multiple times throughout evolution, providing a rare opportunity to study the mechanisms driving large scale macroevolutionary convergence. However, the genomic factors underlying this process remain largely unknown. Here, we investigate the macroevolutionary dynamics of gene repertoire evolution during repeated transitions out of the sea in molluscs, a lineage that has transitioned to freshwater and terrestrial environments multiple independent times. Through phylogenomics and phylogenetic comparative methods, we examine approximately 100 genomic datasets encompassing all major molluscan lineages. We introduce a conceptual framework for identifying and analyzing parallel and convergent evolution at the orthogroup level (groups of genes derived from a single ancestral gene in the species in question), and explore the extent of these mechanisms. Despite deep temporal divergences, we found that expansions of ancient gene families played a major role in facilitating adaptation to non-marine habitats, highlighting the relevance of the pre-existing genomic toolkit in facilitating adaptation to new environments. The expanded functions primarily involve metabolic, osmoregulatory, and defense-related systems. We further found evidence of functionally convergent lineage-exclusive gene gains, while family contractions appear to be driven by neutral processes. Also, genomic innovations likely contributed to fuel independent habitat transitions. Overall, our study reveals that various mechanisms of gene repertoire evolution -parallelism, convergence and innovation- can simultaneously contribute to major evolutionary transitions. Our results provide a genome-wide gene repertoire atlas of molluscan terrestrialization that pave the way towards further understanding the functional and evolutionary bases of this process.
Multi-Modal and Adaptive Robot Control through Hierarchical Quadratic Programming
Authors: Tassi Francesco , Ajoudani Arash
Published: August 2023

This paper proposes a novel Hierarchical Quadratic Programming (HQP)-based framework that enables multi-tasking control under multiple Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) scenarios.
The proposed theoretical formulation of the controller is inspired by real-world contact-rich scenarios, which currently constitute one of the main applicability limits of most theoretical controllers. Indeed, HRI can occur through different modalities, based on human's needs.
The objective is to create a unique framework for various types of interaction, avoiding the necessity of switching between different control types that are typically tailored for a specific task.
To achieve this, we firstly propose a HQP-based hybrid Cartesian/joint space impedance control formulation. Based on system's dynamics, this provides an adaptive compliance behaviour of the robot, while performing hierarchical motion control. This is validated through a series of experiments that show the accuracy of trajectory tracking and the variable compliance behaviour.
We then consider the case in which the human needs to move the robot directly, by proposing a hybrid admittance/impedance hierarchical control, which is validated through several experiments in which the human easily moves the robot in the workspace via interaction.
Next, we formulate a HQP-based force controller through which a specific interaction force can be maintained and lastly, we extend this to simultaneous force and trajectory tracking.
Overall, we obtain a multi-purpose HQP-based control framework, that can switch continuously between interaction modes, enabling multiple hierarchical behaviours that can cover a wide spectrum of interaction types, essential for synergistic HRI.
Impact of AAB-DDoS Attacks in a Real-Time Cloud Environment and the Mitigation Strategies
Authors: John Jomina , K John Singh
Published: August 2023

Assaults on the resources of these services, known as distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, pose a serious risk in a cloud context because they prevent the network infrastructure from being used to its full potential. DDoS has become into a significant problem for retailers like AMAZON, GOOGLE, etc. In this work, an analysis is done using an agent-based system (AAB) of various sorts that is 80% successful in the cloud and simulates DDoS attacks in a real-time cloud environment (in-house). The SYN flood attack, UDP flood attack, TCP flood attack, and ICMP flood attack have all been recognized as major DDoS attacks. Comparison and analysis are done regarding how these attacks affect the real-time cloud. Additionally, a mitigation strategy to stop it is suggested that can lower 45% of the attack in a real time cloud environment.
Resection margins and lymph node clearance in open and laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery; A prospective cohort study
Authors: De Zoysa Merrenna Ishan Malith , Seneviratne Suranjith Luke , Lokuhetty Dilani
Published: August 2023

A pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to assess the adoption of laparoscopic approach by Sri Lankan surgeons who perform surgery for CRC.
Data was collected prospectively from consecutive patients who underwent open and laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery at the University Surgical Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka from April 2016 to May 2019. The histopathology records were analysed to determine the longitudinal and circumferential resection margins (CRM) and the number of lymph nodes (LN) harvested. The resection margins were classified as positive or negative. The total number of LN examined was evaluated. Chi square was used to compare CRM and T test was used to compare the LN harvest.
Of the 59 surgeons interviewed, only 11 (18.6%) performed laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery although 51 (86.4%) performed cholecystectomy laparoscopically.
A total of 137 patients were studied. 81 procedures were laparoscopic and 56 procedures were open. All patients had clear longitudinal resection margins. 51 patients(91%) in the open group and 78 patients in the laparoscopic group(96%) had clear CRM(p>0.05). A total of 2188 LNs (mean 15.9) were resected in all procedures. 689 lymph nodes were removed during open procedures(mean 12.3, SD 0.4) and 1499(mean 18.5, SD 0.6) were removed during laparoscopy(p<0.05).
Performance Optimization of TCP in Cognitive Radio Network for Mobility & Energy Efficiency
Authors: CHAUDHARY MANOJ KUMAR , Bhatt Ashutosh Kumar
Published: August 2023

In recent years the use of internet is growing rapidly every minutes resulting in vast number of users are over the network which leads to demand of spectrum. Spectrum is provided to licensed user only due to which spectrum are not fully utilized. Cognitive Radio Network (CRN) is the most suitable solution to use this unutilized spectrum. In CRN the spectrum is allotted to a Secondary User (SU) when it is not used by Primary User (PU).The problem arise when PU demands back its allotted bandwidth from SU while SU is transmitting through it. The SU has to immediately release the bandwidth to the PU. Now SU has two options either stop or continue the transmission by finding neighboring bandwidth that is a micro mobility solution using ACO algorithm is required. This paper investigates the micro mobility option using ACO for a solution & save the energy and enhances the network lifetime in CRN using leach route protocol. The enhancement in performance through above suggested way of solving the problem has shown by results of simulation.
Environnemental factors and growth of Cyprinus carpio (L ., 1758) in Ghrib dam (Ain Defla) Algeria
Authors: ATTAL Meriem , BAHA Mounia , ARAB Abdeslem
Published: August 2023

The influence of environmental factors on growth and age of Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) was investigated monthly from August 2013 intil April 2016 in Ghrib dam lake. A total of 750 individus introduced of C.carpio were studied with passive fishing technique. The physical and chemical properties of the water of Ghrib dam were recorded, which is of average to good quality (eutrophic). The age of C. carpio was estimeted by the scalimetric method, it fluctuated between 0 and 14 years in both sexes. Total length of fish ranged from 11.44 cm to 61.5 cm and body weight of fish ranged from 24.29 g to 2696 g. The length-weight relationship of C. carpio represented negative allometry for both sex. The sex ratio was in favour of males (50.8%). The condition factor of males (0.85–1.31) and females (0.97–1.39) indicated that environmental conditions varied between poor and good. Fishing mortality is very high compared to natural mortality, stock of C. carpio is overexploited in the Ghrib dam (E = 0.65). The results of Factoriel Correspondence Analysis (FCA) revealed that the most significant environmental factor effecting growth of fish is Nitrite (NO2).
Plant-based Dietary Patterns and Risk of Insomnia: A Prospective Study
Authors: Kuo Po-Hsiu , Gan Zuo Hua , Chiu Tina H.T. , Lin Chin-Lon , Lin Ming-Nan
Published: August 2023

Background Accumulating evidence suggests that dietary factors may affect sleep, but the associations between dietary patterns and insomnia risk have been poorly explored. The aim of this study was to investigate if plant-based diets are associated with reduced insomnia risks in a cohort study design. Methods Tzu Chi Health Study participants (N = 5821) recruited from 2007 to 2009 without insomnia were followed until 2018. A traditional classification method (vegetarians vs. non-vegetarians) and a healthful plant-based index (hPDI) were used to define adherence to plant-based dietary patterns. Incident cases of insomnia were ascertained by linking with the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). Associations between plant-based diets and insomnia were estimated using Cox proportional hazard models. Results A total of 464 incident cases of insomnia were identified in the 55,562 person-years of follow up. Insomnia risk was lower in vegetarians when compared to non-vegetarians, hazard ratios (HR) 0.47 (95% CI: 0.27, 0.81) and 0.71 (95% CI: 0.55, 0.91) for males and females respectively. Male participants with the highest hPDI were associated with a significant lower risk of insomnia (HR 0.50 [95% CI: 0.30, 0.85]) when compared to those in the lowest quintile. No association between adherence to hPDI and insomnia in female participants was observed. Conclusions Our study showed that vegetarians are associated with a lower risk of insomnia, but there may be sex-specific associations between adherence to hPDI and insomnia risk. These favorable associations are important when considering plant-based diets for their potential additional sleep benefits.
Development, identification, and gene expression profiles of an apetalous Brassica juncea derived from interspecific hybridization
Authors: Yu Jie , Feng Qun , Zhou Lizhou , Pang Biao , Zuo Dan , Hu Mingyang , Cai Mengxian , Gu Lei , Wang Hongcheng , DU Xuye , Zhu Bin
Published: August 2023

Interspecific hybridization is a powerful approach to broaden genetic diversity and generate novel variations in crops. Apetalous Brassica juncea (AABB, 2n=36) has great interest in breeding programs, but apetalous germplasm is quite rare. In this study, apetalous B. juncea (ABJ) that can stably inherit was obtained by interspecific hybridization between B. juncea and B. carinata (BBCC, 2n=34). Cytological observation showed that the chromosome behaviour of ABJ was normal, with 18 bivalents at diakinesis and chromosome segregation of 18:18 at anaphase І. Moreover, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) using a B genome-specific repeat sequence as a probe showed that the chromosome configuration of ABJ, which comprised 16 B-genome chromosomes and 20 A-genome chromosomes, was consistent with that of the parental B. juncea. However, the combination analysis of RNA-seq and molecular markers eventually demonstrated that chromosome A3 lost a 15.8 Mb fragment in ABJ. Based on the gene expression profile in ABJ, several genes related to petal growth and development were screened out. The apetalous B. juncea was the result of a deleted chromosome fragment was first obtained through interspecific hybridization, which not only provides a novel resource for genetic improvement of apetalous B. juncea but also offers an ideal material for analysing the molecular mechanism of petal development in B. juncea.
Poisoning in children and adolescents in Kermanshah city, Iran
Authors: Hemmati Mitra , Tohidi Mohamad Reza , Mohammadi Ali , Jahanpour Firozeh , Andayeshgar Bahareh , Fallah Sahar
Published: August 2023

Background
Poisoning among children and adolescents is a public health problem worldwide. To take preventive measures, the pattern of this problem should be determined. This study aimed to describe the demographic characteristics of poisoning in children and to investigate the relationship between the types of poisoning and demographic factors in children in Kermanshah province.
Methods
This cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 250 children and adolescents under 18 years of age who were referred to Mohammad Kermanshahi Pediatric Hospital in Kermanshah province due to poisoning during 2019 − 2012. The demographic and epidemiological data of patients were extracted from their medical files and analyzed.
Results
Out of 250 cases of poisoning, 173 (69.2%) cases were unintentional, 96 (77.1%) of whom were boys. Further, 77 (30.8%) cases of poisoning were intentional, of whom 49 (63.6%) were girls. There was a significant difference between gender and intentional and unintentional poisonings (p-value = 0.005). The median age of unintentional poisoning was 3 (IQR = 2.5) and that of intentional poisoning was 14 (IQR = 2). Most cases of poisoning were in cities, 145 (83.8%) of them were unintentional and 66 (85.7%) were intentional. Most cases of intentional and unintentional poisonings occurred in spring 2017 (35.1%) and autumn 2016 (34.6%), respectively. The most common causes of poisoning were narcotics (n = 36, 34.3%) and drugs (n = 35, 33.3%) in the age group 0–3 years and drugs (n = 46, 66.9) in the age group 11–18 years.
Conclusions
The most common causes of poisoning were narcotics and drugs in children and drugs in adolescents. To prevent poisoning in children, parents are required to increase their knowledge of the safe storage of narcotics and drugs, such as not storing methadone in a water bottle. Targeted evaluation and preventive measures are also needed in adolescent poisoning.
A Case Report of Single Umbilical Artery Combined with Fetal Bladder Exstrophy in Singleton Pregnancy and Related Literature Review
Authors: ZHAN Jun , JIA Fenglin , GAO Qianqian , XIAO Xue
Published: August 2023

Background
Single umbilical artery is the most common umbilical cord dysplasia. According to prenatal ultrasonographic studies, single umbilical artery may be present alone or in association with other fetal abnormalities. The current mainstream theories about the mechanism of single umbilical artery leading to abnormal fetal development are the theories of “vitelline vascular steal” and “disturbance of embryo caudal development”. In addition, bladder exstrophy is mainly characterized by the exposure to bladder mucosa. So far, the exact pathogenesis of bladder exstrophy is unclear. The bladder is a part of the cloaca; thus, some scholars believe that bladder exstrophy and cloacal exstrophy should be regarded as a disease spectrum for research. These scholars believe that both cloacal exstrophy and bladder exstrophy belong to cloacal dysplasia, therefore these two diseases should be included in the same disease spectrum in order to explore their pathogenesis. Previous literatures have reported that single umbilical artery is associated with cloacal exstrophy. If bladder exstrophy and cloacal exstrophy are regarded as the same disease spectrum, then we can speculate that the single umbilical artery should have the probability of being accompanied by bladder exstrophy at the same time. However, as of now, there are no reports of bladder exstrophy associated with single umbilical artery in singleton pregnancy.
Case presentation:
For the first time, we report a rare case of fetal bladder exstrophy with single umbilical artery in single pregnancy. This patient underwent targeted color Doppler ultrasound and fetal MRI for diagnosis. After the diagnosis was confirmed, the patient was scheduled for a multidisciplinary discussion. Ultimately the patient opted for induced fetal demise.
Conclusions
Our report is the first finding of single umbilical artery combined with bladder exstrophy in a singleton pregnancy. Accordingly, our case enhances the evidence that cloacal exstrophy and bladder exstrophy should be treated as the same disease spectrum, and it adds to the richness of the disease spectrum caused by single umbilical artery. In addition, we conducted a literature review on the diagnostic progress of single umbilical artery combined with bladder exstrophy, hoping to provide useful references for the diagnosis of this disease.
Prognostic value of Gli1 expression on colorectal cancer: a retrospective study
Authors: Zhang Zhicao , Chen Jianghong , Ma Yuanhang , Wang Wensheng , Xiao Yanni , Ma Dan
Published: August 2023

Background
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) has been found to correlate with the prognosis of cancers. Nevertheless, few studies have been reported on the prognostic significance of CTCs in colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, we detected the CTC count and the expression of glioma-associated oncogene-1 (Gli1) to explore the clinical significance of CTCs in CRC.
Methods
A total of 310 patients with CRC were enrolled in this study and CTCs were isolated and counted at baseline before chemoradiotherapy. The Gli1 expression of CTCs was performed by RNA-in situ hybridization (RNA-ISH) assay. Results were correlated with patients’ clinicopathological parameters and treatment outcomes. Survival analyses were carried out to determine the prognostic significance.
Results
Gli1 expression was found in 23.15% patients at baseline. Patients with Gli1 expression had significantly poorer treatment response and metastasis. Besides, Gli1 on CTCs was an independent prognostic indicator for poorer progression-free survival and overall survival.
Conclusions
The study demonstrated that Gli1 expression and CTC count are promising prognostic indicators in patients with CRC. Further studies are needed to clarify the value of integrating the indicator with current clinical strategies in improving the survival of CRC patients.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Crafting Medical Examinations: A Medical Education Study with GPT-4
Authors: Klang Eyal , Portugez Shir , Gross Raz , Lerner Reut Kassif , Brenner Alina , Gilboa Maayan , Ortal Tal , Ron Sophi , Robinzon Vered , Meiri Hila , Segal Gad
Published: August 2023

Background.
The task of writing multiple choice question examinations for medical students is complex, timely and requires significant efforts from clinical staff and faculty. Applying artificial intelligence algorithms in this field of medical education may be advisable.
Methods.
We utilized GPT-4, an OpenAI application, to write a 210 multi choice questions-MCQs examination based on an existing exam template and thoroughly investigated the output by specialist physicians who were blinded to the source of the questions. Algorithm mistakes and inaccuracies were categorized by their characteristics.
Results.
After inputting a detailed prompt, GPT-4 produced the test rapidly and effectively. Only 1 question (0.5%) was defined as false; 15% of questions necessitated revisions. Errors in the AI-generated questions included: the use of outdated or inaccurate terminology, age-sensitive inaccuracies, gender-sensitive inaccuracies, and geographically sensitive inaccuracies. Questions that were disqualified due to flawed methodology basis included elimination-based questions and questions that did not include elements of integrating knowledge with clinical reasoning.
Conclusion.
GPT can be used as an adjunctive tool in creating multi-choice question medical examinations yet rigorous inspection by specialist physicians remains pivotal.
Phenotypic characteristics and factors associated with Assaf lamb body weight and morphology
Authors: Aljamaeen Azzam K. J , Tabbaa Mohammad J , Al-Atiyat Raed M. , Titi Hosam H.
Published: August 2023

The phenotypic characteristics of animals are result of the complex interaction of a number of genetic and non-genetic factors, which usually act simultaneously and it is difficult to determine the degree of influence of each of them. The goal of this study was to describe Assaf lamb morphology and its relationship with body weight (BW) at various ages, which had not previously been described in Jordan, and only adult Assaf had been described globally. BWs and phonotypical characteristics measurements were taken on 405 lambs, 208 lambs at birth (within three days of birth), 96 lambs at weaning (around 60 days), and 101 lambs at marketing age (around 120 days). The measurements were; withers height (WH), body length (BL), chest girth (CG), chest depth (CD), head length (HL), head width (HW), rump length (RL), RW (RW), shoulder width (SW), shin circumference (SC), foreleg height (FLH), rump height (RH) and rear leg height (RLH). Month of birth (MO) significantly (P < 0.001) affected BW and all morphological characteristics except CD and RW at birth. At weaning BW weight, HL, CG, RL, CD, SW, and RW were significantly (P < 0.001) affected by MO. MO has an effect on BW, HW, CG, SC, BL, RL, CD, SW and RW. Factors such as the sex of the lamb, birth type, and dam age significantly affected different morphological characteristics. Furthermore, BW was positively correlated with different morphological characteristics at different ages. On the other hand, equations were developed to predict BW at birth, weaning, and marketing based on various morphological characteristics while taking high into account.