bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VERTICAL IRREGULAR RC BUILDING SEISMIC ANALYSIS WITH STIFFNESS & SETBACK
Authors:   M. Tech. Structure Engineering, IIMT University, Meerut, INDIA, Kasaria Vishakha
Published: July 2023

The distribution of stiffness, strength, and mass in both vertical and horizontal orientations affects how well a high rise structure performs during powerful earthquake events. A building is considered irregular if there is a difference in stiffness, strength, and mass between the adjoining storeys. The performance and behavior of regular and vertical irregular G+10 reinforced concrete (RC) buildings under seismic loading are the main topics of the current study. In this study, stiffness and setback, two types of vertical abnormalities, are taken into consideration. Response spectrum analysis (RSA) is used to conduct seismic analysis on a total of eight normal and irregular structures. It is possible to get several earthquake reactions, including storey displacement, storey drift, overturning moment, storey shear force, and storey stiffness. These replies have been used to compare the differences between regular and irregular structures. The outcome suggests that a stiff building construction with uneven setbacks causes instability under earthquake stress. In RC construction, a proportional quantity of stiffness is advantageous to regulate the instability. Keyword: Setback, Vertical irregularity, Storey displacement, Storey drifts, Response spectrum analysis.
A Comprehensive Review on the Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Phytopharmaceutics Properties of Thespesia populnea (Linn.)
Authors:   Botany Department, Satya Degree and PG college, Vizianagaram, India, Reddy Yempada Sankar
Published: July 2023

Thespesia populnea (Linn.) Soland., a member of the Malvaceae family, is a medium-sized evergreen tree distributed in coastal forests of India. It is known for its diverse traditional uses in folk medicine. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of T. populnea, with a focus on recent literature. The phytochemical analysis reveals the presence of various bioactive compounds in different parts of the plant, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and fatty acids. These phytochemicals contribute to the diverse pharmacological activities exhibited by T. populnea. Numerous studies have investigated the pharmacological properties of T. populnea, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications. The plant has shown promising activities such as anti- inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant, antiulcer, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, anti-psoriatic, and memory-enhancing properties. These activities have been attributed to the presence of specific phytoconstituents and their mechanisms of action. In addition to traditional claims, scientific evidence supports the efficacy of T. populnea in various therapeutic areas. Recent studies have provided valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of action and have identified specific bioactive compounds responsible for the observed pharmacological activities. The findings discussed in this review highlight the potential of T. populnea as a source of natural remedies and therapeutic agents. However, further research is needed to elucidate the exact mechanisms of action, identify additional bioactive compounds, and conduct clinical trials to validate the traditional uses and explore new therapeutic applications of T. populnea. In conclusion, T. populnea possesses a wide range of phytochemicals and exhibits diverse pharmacological properties, making it a valuable plant for drug discovery and development. The scientific evidence supports its traditional uses and suggests International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) Volume: 07 Issue: 07 | July - 2023 SJIF Rating: 8.176 ISSN: 2582-3930 © 2023, IJSREM | www.ijsrem.com DOI: 10.55041/IJSREM24660 | Page 2 potential applications in various therapeutic areas. Further research is warranted to fully explore the therapeutic potential of T. populnea and translate these findings into practical applications for human health.
SYMPTOMS BASED DISEASE PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors:   Professor, Department of Master of Computer Application, BIET, Davangere, B MOHAMED SADIQ , R JAIN NAHUSH
Published: July 2023

Abstract--Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) is quickly evolving, diverse field of study in medical analysis. Significant efforts have been made in recent years to develop computer-aided diagnostic applications, as failures in medical diagnosing processes can result in medical therapies that are severely deceptive. Machine learning (ML) is important in Computer Aided Diagnostic test. Object such as body-organs cannot be identified correctly after using an easy equation. Therefore, pattern recognition essentially requires training from instances. In the bio medical area, pattern detection and ML promises to improve the reliability of disease approach and detection. They also respect the dispassion of the method of decisions making. ML provides a respectable approach to make superior and automated algorithm for the study of high dimension and multi - modal bio medicals data. The relative study of various ML algorithm for the detection of various disease such as heart disease, diabetes disease is given in this survey paper. It calls focus on the collection of algorithms and techniques for ML used for disease detection and decision making processes. Keywords: Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligences, ML Technique.
The Protection of Performers' Rights in Copyright Law in India: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Eniyavan K.S , SreeHari V.R
Published: July 2023

This comparative research paper examines the protection of performers' rights in copyright law, focusing on the right to be identified as the performer and the right to object to derogatory treatment of performances. Through an analysis of legal provisions, treaties, and case law, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the scope, limitations, and enforcement of these rights in various jurisdictions. The research explores historical development, international standards, and challenges in implementing and enforcing rights. The findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and performers seeking to enhance the protection of performers' rights within copyright law. The study aims to foster a balanced framework that preserves performers' creative contributions and maintains a harmonized copyright ecosystem. Key Words: Right, Performer, Artistic, Copyright, Protection
An Analysis of Global Englishes Aspects in English Textbooks at the Lower Secondary Level in Thai EFL Context
Authors: Panyang Kamonchanok , Phusawisot Pilanut
Published: July 2023

The spread of English as a global language has resulted in several changes, which challenge the foundations of how language should be taught and learned. To match today‘s sociolinguistic realities, researchers have called for a paradigm shift from the traditional pedagogy to a new pedagogy that can prepare students to use English in international communication involving different varieties of English and its cultures. The purposes of this study are (1) to investigate the aspects of target interlocutors, and (2) to investigate cultural depictions as reflected in three selected English textbooks, which are currently used in lower secondary level (Grade 7) in Thailand. Three English textbooks are purposively selected as the samples of this study. Data is collected from the communication practice tasks (e.g., conversation dialogues, emails, and letters) and the contents of the reading passages, and articles in the textbooks. The Galloway's and Rose's (2018) GELT framework and Kachru's (1992) Three Circles Model are used to analyse data. The findings reveal that the textbooks mostly represent the target interlocutors from Native English users. With regards to the aspect of cultural depiction, the findings reveal that various cultures from all three circles are represented in these textbooks. The findings suggest that the English textbooks that which are currently used in Thai EFL context are likely to rely on the traditional ELT in the aspect of the target interlocutors. However, the depiction of cultural aspects in the textbooks corresponds more to the GELT concept with regards to the promotion of learners from different cultures across circles.
The Channel of Female Employment in the Transmission of Monetary Policy in the Dominican Republic
Authors: Caceres Luis Rene
Published: July 2023

The objective of this article is to analyze, in the Dominican Republic, the impact of monetary policy on labor market variables disaggregated by gender. The results indicate that the expansion of credit and money favor the growth of female employment and female participation to a greater degree than male, which leads to an increase in the ratio of female to male employment and leads to an increase in domestic savings. and economic growth. It is shown that the female-to-male employment ratio reduces external vulnerability and inflation, homicide and suicide rates, and is a mechanism for the transmission of monetary policies.
Rancang Bangun Mesin Cuci Tangan Otomatis
Authors: Melkysedekh S.P.  , Ramadan Janur , La Hidi Gafarudin , Rinova Sisworo Raden , Aminur
Published: July 2023

Kegiatan mencuci tangan adalah suatu kegiatan yang sederhana, tetapi memiliki efek dan manfaat yang sangat besar bagi kesehatan. Apalagi di masa pandemi covid-19 ini kita semua harus wajib mencuci tangan, Alat cuci tangan baik manual maupun otomatis mempunyai perannya masing-masing.untuk alat cuci tangan manual masih menggunakan tangan untuk memutar kran air.maka dalam proses pembuatan alat cuci tangan ini, kami bertujuan untuk merancang bangun mesin cuci tangan dengan sistem otomatis serta mengimplementasikan rancangan dalam bentuk produk.Dari hasil rancangan alat cuci tangan otomatis yang kami buat yaitu menggunakan besi hollow 4x4 dengan ukuran tinggi alat 145 cm dan lebar 55 cm,sedangkan sistem kendali cuci tangan otomatis ini kami menggunakan 4 buah komponen yang terdiri dari sensor proximity, relay, IC 7805, pompa air elektrik. dan menghasilkan alat cuci tangan yang dapat membantu mempermudah dalam mencuci tangan tanpa harus memutar kran air, karena alat ini telah menggunakan sensor proximity/sensor gerak. kemudian Hasil perancangan ini masih perlu di lakukan penelitian dan pengembangan lebih lanjut, contohnya seperti menambahkan pengering tangan guna untuk mengoptimalkan kinerja.
analisa keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada pengoperasian forklift di Pt. equiport inti indonesia
Authors: La Bau Harjum , Safli Muh Fadhil , Sudarsono  , Barata La Ode Ahmad
Published: July 2023

Abstrak

Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) merupakan upaya kita untuk menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang sehat dan aman sehingga dapat mengurangi probalitas kecelakaan kerja penyakit akibat kelalaian yang mengakibatkan demotivasi dan defisiensi produktivitas kerja. Pada perusahaan PT.Equiport Inti Indonesia penerapan peraturan keselamatan pengoperasian forklift belum dilakukan secara menyeluruh. Belum terlaksananya penerapan peraturan secara menyeluruh dapat memicu terjadinya kecelakaan kerja. Tujuan dari tugas akhir ini yaitu untuk mengetahui langkah yang diterapkan perusahaan dalam mencegah terjadinya kecelaan kerja pada pengoperasian forklift. Adapun metode yang digunakan pada tugas akhir ini menggunakan metode wawancara dan observasi lansung diperusahaan untuk pengisian tabel cheklist yag sudah disiapkan sebagai alat pengambilan data. Analisis pada tugas akhir ini menggunakan diagram fishbone. Penggunaan diagram fishbone dilakukan untuk menelusuri sebab akibat yang ditimbulkan dari kekurangan yang ditemui dapat mengakibatkan kecelakaan kerja forklift. Hasil pada tugas akhir ini memperlihatkan bahwa masih terdapatnya kekurangan PT.Equiport Inti Indonesia dalam menerapkan standar keselamatan pada pengoperasian forklift antara lain tidak adanya jalur pejalan kaki, kurang lengkapnya rambu keselamatan forklift, kurang seriusnya operator dalam mengoperasikan forklift. Dari hasil tugas akhir ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa perusahaan kurang memperhatikan prosedur penerapan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja pada pengoperasian forklift.
Mesin Penghancur Cangkang Kerang
Authors: Erick Patollong  , Muh. Rizal Ode  , Lukas Kano Mangalla  , Aminur
Published: July 2023

Seiring dengan meningkatnya permintaan daging kerang sehingga menyebabkan limbah cangkang kerang menuimpuk dan belum termanfaatkan yang dapat mencemari lingkungan dan sekitarnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah merancang dan membuat mesin penghancur cangkang kerang. Prinsip kerja dari mesin penghancur cangkang kerang ini adalah proses penghancuran yang dilakukan dengan memasukan cangkang kerang kedalam saluran masuk yang di hancurkan mata pisau, kemudian memanfaatkan motor bensin sebagai penggerak utama, dimana putaran mesin ini diteruskan kerangkaian poros utama yang terdiri dari mata pisau, poros, bearing, v-belt dan puli, sebagai komponen  utama perancangan mesin penghancur cangkang kerang agar dapat diolah untuk dijadikan pakan ternak dan pupuk organik yang baik untuk kesehatan tanaman. Dari hasil rancangan dan pembuatan alat penghancur cangkang kerang ini dapat menghancurkan setiap 1 kg cangkang kerang dengan waktu 1 menit 53 detik.
Evaluation of Malassezia furfur Biofilm Formation on Polypropylene Membrane
Authors: Ergin Çağrı , Öner Sedef Zeliha , Özkan Burhan , Onaç Canan , Gümral Ramazan , Okul Mehmet , Şengül Mustafa
Published: July 2023

Çağrı ERGİN1(ID), Sedef Zeliha ÖNER1(ID), Burhan ÖZKAN1(ID), Canan ONAÇ2(ID), Ramazan GÜMRAL3(ID), Mehmet OKUL1(ID), Mustafa ŞENGÜL1(ID)
Sustaining Ourselves – Beyond the Obvious
Authors: Greenstock Kate
Published: July 2023

The psychological and administrative fallout from the current staffing crisis, hot on the heels of a three-year pandemic, is clearly taking its toll on midwives and midwifery leaders. A younger (and larger) intake of student midwives raises the risk of also failing to meet their psychological and wellbeing needs, particularly in clinical practice, either as students or as newly-qualified midwives. As we lose midwives more quickly that we can replace them, this article asks what a radical approach to wellbeing could look like and explores tools and mindsets for staying well in the day-to-day and on the road ahead.
Human Rights in Childbearing 11: Decolonising Midwifery and Reclaiming the Future
Authors: Einion Dr Alys , Robertson Professor Eva
Published: July 2023

As midwives we claim the right and obligation to strive to reinvent midwifery as a profession, value-system and system of knowledge through restorative justice, claiming and co-creating a decolonised intellectual heritage and removing knowledge hierarchies. This article provides a definition of key concepts associated with decoloniality/decolonisation and discusses the project of ‘Decolonisation’ as a means of addressing – and countering – racism, ethnocentrism, orientalism, sexism and oppression, through reparative knowledge exchange, restorative justice and practical applications of global human rights.
Postnatal Contraception in the UK – A Call for Change
Authors: Lephard Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

Most people do not plan a pregnancy in the year following childbirth,1 but long-term contraception can be challenging to access.2 Unplanned pregnancies are associated with poor maternal mental health3 and over 50% end in abortion.4 The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have stated that ‘post-pregnancy contraception should be a key part of the maternity pathway’5 but this much-needed service is not yet a reality in the UK. Two recent systematic reviews have joined the call for change.
At the forefront of education in free Ukraine
Authors: Łaszczyk Jan
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the article is to justify the decision of the APS Senate to award prof. Wasyl G. Kremie the title of Doctor Honoris Causa. The presentation of the Candidates achievements is an opportunity to present the directions of modernization of the education system in Ukraine after independence, as well as the philosophical foundations of the undertaken and implemented reform eff orts. The foundations of the processes of transition from authoritarian pedagogy to tolerance pedagogy, bringing the educational system of Ukraine closer to European developed countries, is the original idea of anthropocentrism pedagogy developed by prof. W. Kreme. The article presents the main messages of this concept and the eff ects of its implementation into the Ukrainian education system.
"Mom, I want to learn English" - a developmentally asynchronous, linguistically gifted 1st grade pupil in the English language education process
Authors: Lisowska Kinga
Published: July 2023

The article presents the problem of functioning of a language-gifted pupil in the 1st grade of primary school during English lessons, showing features of asynchronous development. The goal of the research was to indicate to what extent the implemented core curriculum and teaching methods meet the needs of a 7-year-old boy in the experiences of the child and his parents. In the scientific inquiry, an individual case study was used with the use of a semi-directed, problem-focused interview. The results of the conducted research haveshown that the curriculum and educational methods do not enable individual development of the child in the language area while arousing reluctance to participate in the education process. which results in the appearance of emotional difficulties.The conducted research encourages discussion on the need for changes in the organization of the education process of talented, developmentally asynchronous students in various areas of education and to search for practical solutions.
Analysis of biographies of alcohol-addicted women in the memoirs of their daughters (based on letters of adult daughters of alcoholics)
Authors: Zaworska-Nikoniuk Dorota
Published: July 2023

This study reconstructs the major biographical themes in the stories of daughters of alcohol-dependent women relating to their mothers. In particular, the article concerns the daughters experience of the mothers alcoholic disease, the phenomenon of violence in the family and the change in the mothers behaviour during attempts at addiction treatment. The research sample consisted of ten letters from adult daughters of alcoholic mothers written to their mothers as a part of the treatment of co-dependency and published in the daily press and on portals addressed to adult children of alcoholics. A biographical approach (a thematic type) was used in the research study. The analysis and interpretation of the letters based on their content revealed that alcoholic mothers managed to keep the family unaware of the disease for a long time, usually until the childs early adolescence or adulthood, especially when non-drinking fathers compensated for the lack of maternal care. The mothers exclusion from housework contributed to the emergence of the phenomenon of parentification (instrumental and emotional) among the daughters, who took over a significant part of the parental duties they showed mechanisms characteristic of the family heroine and the supporter. During the alcoholic binges, the mothers used drastic forms of physical and psychological violence against their daughters and husbands. Such violence often extended into the childrens adult life. Addicted women did not attempt treatment for a long time due to internal barriers (in their consciousness), and they did not identify with the image of an alcoholic (perceived by them and representatives of social services in a stereotypical way). They hid and ignored their problem, despite receiving support from their life partners and daughters in the recovery process.
Development of a Web-based Geographic Information System for Locating Medical Practices
Authors: Aman Andryanto , Wisda Wisda , Syamsu Suryadi , Nasir Khaidir Rahman , Maslihatin Tatik , Iqlimah Magfirah Nur
Published: July 2023

This study aims to develop a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) for searching medical practices. The system is designed to provide the public with easy access to information on the location of medical practices in the city. The Haversine method is used to calculate the distance between the user's location and the medical practice locations, and the system displays the nearest locations on the map. The system was developed using the PHP programming language, MySQL database management system, and Google Maps API. The user interface was designed to be simple and user-friendly, with a search bar and filters for narrowing down search results. The system's feasibility was evaluated through a questionnaire answered by 20 respondents with seven questions. The average score was 84.42%, indicating that the system is highly feasible for use. The developed system is expected to facilitate the public's access to medical practices and provide a more efficient way to find the nearest doctor.
A Study on the Overlap of Adult Cyberbullying Victims and Offenders: Focusing on the Multiple Additive Moderating Effect of Cyberbullying Criticism and Educational Effectiveness Recognition
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Kim Dong-Hyun , Kwack Dae-Gyung
Published: July 2023

This study is aimed at preventing the damage-injury overlapping phenomenon in adults' cyberbullying. Due to COVID-19, non-face-to-face life has expanded in modern society and the proportion of using cyberspace has increased compared to before COVID-19. Therefore, the problem of cyberbullying occurring in cyberspace is appearing more seriously than in the past. Most of the existing studies have been conducted on teenagers to prevent cyberbullying. Nonetheless, adults have also been found to experience serious cyberbullying. According to the 2021 cyberbullying fact-finding report published by the Korea Intelligence Information Society Agency, 15.7% of adults have experienced cyberbullying. In addition, in the case of cyber violence, due to the characteristics of cyber space, there is a lot of damage-injury overlapping phenomenon. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze how adults' experiences of cyberbullying affect cyberbullying.
In addition, in many previous studies, awareness of the problem of cyberbullying and awareness of the effectiveness of education are explained as major factors in preventing adult cyberbullying. Therefore, in this study, it was verified whether awareness of the cyberbullying problem and awareness of the effectiveness of education in the overlapping phenomenon of cyberbullying damage-offender among adults can act as a buffer against the overlapping cyberbullying damage-offender. The study utilized adult data from the 「2021 Cyberviolence Survey Result Report」 conducted by the Korea Institute for Intelligence and Information Society Promotion. For the final analysis to carry out the purpose of the study, the multi-additive control model was analyzed using PROCESS macro model No. 2 of the SPSS Macro PROCESS 3.5 program.
As a result of the study, cyberbullying damage of adults was identified as a predictor of cyberbullying perpetration, and it was confirmed that in these two relationships, cyberbullying problem awareness and awareness of the effectiveness of education showed a multi-additative moderating effect. Based on these results, a plan to prevent adult cyberbullying damage-offender overlapping was proposed.
The Study on the Violence Victimization Experience and Job-Related Stress among Probation Officers under EM
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Shin Meong-Hyun , Cho Youn-Oh
Published: July 2023

This study aims at investigating the relationship between victimized experience of probation officer charged in electronic monitoring and job related stress in South Korea. Although the use of the electronic monitoring continues to expand, discussions on the job stress of the officials in charge of it are relatively few.
Negative job stress felt by probation officers in charge of community correction will inevitably result in enormous losses of nationwide security, eventually leading to great damage to the public. In particular, the experience of physical or mental violence victimization from probation officers under electronic monitoring will cause a high level of negative job stress. To empirically verify this, a hierarchical regression analysis was conducted in the current study. This study utilized secondary data surveyed by the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice.
As a result of this study, it was found that the victimization of mental violence was statistically significant factor that is associated with job related stress. More importantly, hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that social support and mental victimization experience were significant factors that are related with stress of probation officers when other variables are controlled. Further policy implications will be discussed.
Analisis Penerapan Pajak Penghasilan Pasal 21 Pasal 23 Pada Rumah Sakit Umum PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan
Authors: Windi Annesta Pratiwi  , Diska Arliena Hafni
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pelaksanaan kewajiban Rumah Sakit Umum PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan atas pajak penghasilan pasal 21 dan pasal 23 dan kesesuaiannya dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 36 Tahun 2008 Tentang Pajak Penghasilan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Objek penelitian ini adalah Rumah Sakit Umum PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan dan perhitungan PPh pasal 21 dan pasal 23 tahun 2019-2022. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pada tahun 2019-2022 Rumah Sakit Umum PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan dalam melaksanakan kewajiban atas pajak penghasilan pasal 21 dan pasal 23 telah dilakukan dengan cukup baik, meskipun ada beberapa hal yang masih terdapat kesalahan. Berdasarkan perhitungan dan pemotongan PPh pasal 21, Rumah Sakit Umum PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan masih belum sesuai dengan Undang-Undang perpajakan. Hal ini dikarenakan Rumah Sakit belum menerapkan sistem penghasilan kena pajak kumulatif dalam perhitungannya. Penerapan PPh pasal 23 yang dilakukan oleh rumah sakit sudah sesuai dengan Undang-Undang perpajakan. Pelaporan penyetoran dan pelaporan PPh 21 dan PPh 23 yang dilakukan Rumah Sakit Umum PKU Muhammadiyah Nanggulan pada tahun 2019-2022 telah dilaksanakan dengan tepat waktu dan sesuai dengan aturan Undang-Undang yang ada.
INFLUENCE OF CURRENT DENSITY ON LEACHATE TREATMENT EFFICIENCY BY
ELECTROCOAGULATION WITH ZEOLITE ADDITION
Authors: Vukojević Medvidović Nediljka , Vrsalović Ladisav , Svilović Sandra , Cestarić Mirjana
Published: July 2023

The electrocoagulation with zeolite addition was used to treat compost leachate. The effects of different current densities and zeolite particle sizes on electrode dissolution, electrode surface condition, and removal efficiency were investigated. The surface of the electrodes was analysed by optical microscope, while the consumption of the aluminium electrodes was investigated by weighing. The results confirmed that the removal efficiency could be improved by conducting the experiment at higher current densities, but the electrodes used were significantly more damaged. Significant damage was also observed on the electrode used in the experiment with larger zeolite particles, which can be related to the stronger abrasion effect.
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION METHOD AND STABILIZING AGENT ON STRUCTURE
OF ALUMINUM METAL FOAMS
Authors: Grgić Karla , Ćulum Igor , Lela Branimir , Krolo Jure , Jozić Sonja
Published: July 2023

Aluminium alloy foams are a form of porous metal whose structure resembles the shape of natural materials such as coral, bone, sponge, etc. Due to their structure, these materials retain good mechanical properties of the base material while being significantly lighter than non-porous metal. Metal foams can be used as energy and vibration absorbers, heat exchangers, insulators, and filters. The main disadvantage of this type of material is its high production cost. To reduce production costs, aluminium alloy chips are used as base material. Foams are made of A360 and AA 7075 aluminium alloys. To produce a porous structure, CaCO3 is used as a foaming agent while Zn and CaO were added as stabilizing agents. The main goal of the paper was to investigate the difference in the shape of pores and relative density after foaming with different stabilizing agents.
Case Series: Transient Corneal Subepithelial Macrocysts with Scleral Contact Lens Wear
Authors: Nguyen Linda , Yang David , Vien Lee
Published: July 2023

Scleral lens wear is indicated in cases of corneal irregularity and ocular surface disease to improve vision and ocular surface condition. The purpose of this case series is to discuss transitory corneal subepithelial macrocysts associated with scleral lens wear in various conditions such as dry eye, post-radial keratotomy, and post-superficial keratectomy. Such diseased or damaged corneas have weakened epithelial attachments which can lead to macrocyst formation. Three cases documented with spectral-domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography highlight the clinical presentation of corneal subepithelial macrocysts.

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Fractal Methods in Nonequilibrium Systems
Authors: Wanliss James
Published: July 2023

The principles of complexity science can be applied to systems with natural hazards, and also human social and economic systems. Disruptive, extreme events result from emergent properties of complex, nonequilibrium systems that consist of interdependent components whose interactions result in a competition between organized, interaction-dominated behavior and irregular or stochastic, fluctuation-dominated behavior. The use of fractal analysis allows insights into the development of such extreme events, and provides input and constraints for models. The main goal of this paper is to share and expand the scope of some of the fractal methods commonly used in complex systems studies. A proper appreciation of the strengths and limitations of fractal methods can improve the assessment and analysis of risks associated with systems that exhibit extreme events.
Effects of Dimensionality Reduction for High-Efficiency Mg-Based Thermoelectrics
Authors: Ceyda Yelgel Övgü
Published: July 2023

Over the past decade, there has been significant interest in the field of thermoelectric materials (TEs) owing to their use in clean and sustainable energy sources for cooling and/or power generation applications. Especially, Mg2XIV (XIV = Si, Ge, Sn) based TEs are promising candidates for middle-temperature range energy conversion due to their high thermoelectric performance, environmentally harmless, abundant raw materials, non-toxicity, and relatively inexpensive cost of modules. In this book chapter, we present an overview of the theoretical background of the thermoelectric transport properties (Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and thermoelectric figure of merit ZT) of magnesium-based bulk and low dimensional systems (i.e., quantum wells and quantum wires). A detailed description of the temperature-dependent Fermi level both in extrinsic and intrinsic regimes will be provided whereby it is the primary step in deriving the thermoelectric transport parameters of materials. Following the linearized Boltzmann transport equations temperature-dependent electronic transport properties (Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and electronic thermal conductivity) of materials under the energy-dependent relaxation time approximation will be defined. By employing Debye’s isotropic continuum model within the single mode relaxation time approximation including various phonon relaxation rates contributed by different scattering mechanisms the lattice contribution to the thermal conductivity will be included.
Existential Guilt in Cancer Patients: A Concept Analysis
Authors: Arian Moslem , Khanjani Mohammad Saeed , Ebadi Abbas , Younesi Seyyed Jalal , Azkhosh Manoochehr , Hosseinzadeh Samaneh , Nikoofar Alireza
Published: July 2023

Context: Existential guilt is an important concept in cancer patients. However, the literature shows that the components of this concept are not well defined and specified. Hence, this study aimed at enhancing understanding of the characteristics of existential guilt and its differentiation from other similar concepts in the field of cancer. Evidence Acquisition: Focusing on cancer patients, Walker & Avant's approach was followed to clarify and analyze the concept of existential guilt. So, Web of Sciences (ISI), PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, PsycINFO databases, and Google Scholar were searched, using 'existential guilt', 'guilt', and 'cancer' keywords to identify relevant studies with no time limitation. After screening and evaluation, 58 articles were identified, of which 26 were analyzed. Results: Initially, definitions, characteristics, antecedents, and consequences of the existential guilt concept were introduced. Then, a case model was explained to create a more clarified understanding of the concept and, eventually, some implications for the approach to cancer patients were proposed. Conclusions: The existence of different definitions and separate research pathways about the concept of existential guilt may indicate a sense of scatteredness. However, as shown in this study, one can come to a widely accepted understanding as well as a differential understanding of this concept; this clarification can, in turn, result in efficient and comprehensive psychological attention to cancer patients. Indeed, this concept analysis can pave the way for clinical interventions, operationalization, and research on this topic and population
Diagnostic Value of Trabecular Bone Score in Osteoporosis
Authors: Rajaei Alireza , Mohammadi Khatereh , Oroei Mahbobeh , Farsad Faraneh
Published: July 2023

Background: Osteoporosis is a common chronic disease that can cause fractures and other complications. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of this disease can reduce the risk of fracture. The trabecular bone score (TBS) is a valuable tool for evaluating bone microarchitecture in patients with osteoporosis. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the association of TBS score with bone mineral density (BMD) as the gold standard in patients with osteoporosis. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 254 patients admitted to Resalat Hospital in Tehran, Iran. The BMD and TBS were concurrently evaluated, and TBS validity for osteoporosis diagnosis was assessed based on BMD as the gold standard. The agreement between TBS and BMD results was measured using the kappa statistic. All analyses were performed in MedCalc version 18.11.3.8 and SPSS version 18, and the level of statistical significance was set at < 0.05. Results: In this study, the majority of the patients were female (88.2%) and younger than 65 years (63.0%). Osteopenia and osteoporosis were diagnosed in 42.1% and 18.9% of the patients, respectively. The sensitivity of TBS for diagnosing osteoporosis versus osteopenia and osteopenia versus a normal status was higher in patients aged ≥ 65 years compared to those aged < 65 years (63.33% vs. 27.78% and 86.66% vs. 63.63%, respectively). Overall, TBS demonstrated a high diagnostic ability for differentiating osteoporosis versus normal BMD (AUC = 0.911, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Based on the findings, TBS alone is not sufficient for diagnosing osteoporosis and cannot replace BMD. Therefore, a combination of BMD and TBS techniques can be the best approach for diagnosing osteoporosis, especially in patients aged ≥ 65 years.
Investigating the Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Worry, and Its Relationship with the Academic Performance of Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran
Authors: Gilavand Abdolreza , Khoshouie Behnoosh , Mohamadpour Samaneh
Published: July 2023

Background: Students’ academic performance and university output can be affected by mental health. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and worry and its relationship with the academic performance of medical students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Iran. Methods: In this descriptive-correlational research, 261 medical students participated in Iran. The standard Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Pennsylvania Standard Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) were used to collect data. Similarly, students’ grade point averages (GPAs) were considered an indicator of their academic performance. The statistical analysis was carried out using IBM’s Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 25.0. The level of statistical significance was reported at P
Clostridium difficile Infection Risk Factors and Outcomes Among Inpatients Infected with NAP1/BI/027 Strain Compared to Non-NAP1 Strain in a Major Chinese Hospital
Authors: Yao GuangYue , Wang Wenjia , Shao Chunhong , Shao Jing , Fan Hui , Bai Yuanyuan
Published: July 2023

Background: NAP1/027 Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has rarely been reported in China. Objectives: The objective of this study was to strengthen the understanding of the risk factors and outcomes of NAP1/027 CDI. Methods: A single-center, retrospective, case-control (1: 3) study was performed to identify risk factors and outcomes specific to NAP1/027 CDI using a group of patients with NAP1/027 CDI (n = 20) and a group of age-matched control patients with non-NAP1/027 CDI (n = 60) within June 2018 and August 2021. The patient charts were thoroughly reviewed to assess the markers of severity, risk factors, and outcomes. Results: Out of the 272 stool specimens, 41 cases (15.07%) tested positive for the NAP1 strain of C. difficile using the polymerase chain reaction. Among these specimens, 20 cases fulfilled the inclusion criteria. No significant difference was observed between the NAP1/027 and non-NAP1/027 groups in disease severity, length of hospital stay, or mortality. Logistic regression analysis revealed that risk factors for acquiring NAP1/027 infection included hospitalization in the 90 days before CDI diagnosis and high C-reactive protein level within ± 3 days of C. difficile detection. Conclusions: In a large non-epidemic tertiary hospital in China, NAP1/027 strains were more prevalent in patients with previous hospitalization and high CRP level than non-NAP1/027 strains.
Microbial Diversity and Abundance in Pulmonary Tissue of Patients with Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Authors: Shouhua Zhao , Meilan Liu
Published: July 2023

Background: The composition of lung tissue microorganisms in patients with different tissue types of lung cancer has not yet been determined. Previous studies have shown changes in the composition of pulmonary microbial flora in patients with lung cancer. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the differences and correlations in the microbial flora of pulmonary tissue among different histological types of lung cancer. Methods: Samples of tumor and normal lung tissue from 29 patients with early-stage lung cancer were collected. The samples were sequenced using Illumina HiSeq high throughput sequencing technology for 16S rDNA in the V4 region of the bacteria. Also, their microbiological characteristics were detected, and bioinformatics analysis was performed. Results: The results of microbial abundance analysis in the lung tissue of patients with lung cancer showed that the bacterial colony composition of the two tissues was similar, with Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Anomalococcus, Bacteroides, and Actinobacteria predominating. Analysis of microbial diversity found no difference in α diversity and β diversity between normal lung tissue and tumor tissue. When analyzing patients with adenocarcinoma, the abundance of Micrococcales and Blastomonas was significantly higher in tumor tissue than in normal lung tissue. Conclusions: The composition of microbial flora in different parts of lung tissue of early-stage lung cancer patients is consistent, but the dominant flora varies among different histological types of lung cancer.
Estimation Recurrence Free Survival of the Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Using Classification and Regression Tree
Authors: Deldar Maryam , Sayehmiri Kourosh , Anbiaee Robab , Jalilian Anahita
Published: July 2023

Background: Epithelial ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of death from gynecological cancers in the Western world. One of the important objectives of medical research is to determine predictors of an event. Regarding the interaction of risk factors, regression methods are unsuitable when the number of factors is high. Objectives: Regarding frequency predictors of recurrence-free survival in epithelial ovarian cancer, our aim in this article is to determine predictors and time to first recurrence using a classification and regression tree model. Methods: This retrospective analysis used medical and chemotherapy records of 141 patients with epithelial ovarian cancer between 2007 and 2018. They were referred to Imam Hossein Hospital in Tehran. Data were analyzed using classification and regression trees in Rver3.4.3. Results: The regression tree results showed that the worst recurrence-free survival in metastatic patients was in grade II patients (15.03 ± 11 months), but in patients without metastases were in patients with CA125 tumor marker above 207 that used 3-week chemotherapy courses (14.53 ± 6.4 months). The classification tree also showed that the most probability of the first recurrence in metastatic patients was in patients with adjuvant chemotherapy (0.81), and patients without metastases were among those with stages 2, 3, and 4 with the maximum platelet count above 305,000 and less than 35 years old (0.75). Conclusions: The classification and regression tree models, without any assumptions, can estimate the probability of recurrence in different subgroups. These models can be used in deciding due to the ease of interpretation by physicians and paramedics.
«Современные записки» о «неканонизированном» писателе Н.С. Лескове
Authors: Kosych Galina
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this article is to answer the questions: how the publications of the magazine Current Notes considered the work of N. S. Leskov and why his name appeared on the pages of this magazine mainly "in special cases". Current Notes magazine was published from 1920 to 1940 in Paris, the city that became the capital of Russia’s culture in the period of "national dispersal". The readers and authors of the magazine recognized its unique role as "the guardian of legacy" and "treasure house of Russian culture". The magazine included several sections related to the issues of literature, arts, philosophy, economy, political and social life, there were also permanent columns titled Culture and life, Literary criticism and bibliography. The numerous publications were devoted to the history of Russian classical literature, with the main focus on Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoyevsky. However, the editorial board considered Current Notes as "general literary political" rather than "special historical literary" magazine. For this reason, the name of Nikolai Leskov appeared in the materials occasionally mostly "in special cases". The author of the novel The Cathedral Folk (Soboriane) is mentioned in the work of D. I. Chizhevsky, in some reviews of academic studies and books, articles on the new editions of the classical novelists. The special jubilee publications in the magazine on the occasion of the hundredth birthday of Nikolai Leskov written by P. M. Pilsky. The analysis of the content of the mentioned materials is the subject of this article.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sports Sponsorship from Banking and Financial Services, Case Study: Badminton
Authors: Pandandini Afifah Khoirunnisah
Published: July 2023

Indonesia is known for its badminton success, yet its badminton and sports industry still has fundamental problems in its management, funding, and regulations impacting the athletes' performances. Whereas an athlete's performance is vital for the sponsors as it results in more exposure an athlete can expect to earn for the sponsors' visibility. Therefore, BNI's decision to sponsor the Indonesian badminton team is now arguable whether the company will benefit from this sponsorship deal. Previous research imposed the role of customer perceptions as the determinant of the sponsorship responses that implies the sports sponsorship effectiveness. Thus, the current research is meant to extend the understanding of sports sponsorship effectiveness, specifically from banking and financial institutions in the context of the Indonesian badminton team. The quantitative method through a questionnaire survey was chosen to conduct this research with a purposive sampling technique targeting the non-BNI users who are also the spectators of Indonesian international badminton tournaments in the last 2 years. The descriptive statistics and PLS-SEM were then utilized to analyze the 308 survey responses acquired. The results showed that consumers consider badminton events significant in Indonesia, although not for them. The sponsorship from BNI is also perceived as favorable and matches with the Indonesian badminton team. However, only some variables contribute positively to the sponsorship responses in brand awareness, corporate image, and purchase intention. To gain benefits from sports sponsorship, a company should attract the right target audience while showing real sincerity in sponsoring the sports property. Further research may be extended into other sports and locations of research to explain better the sports sponsorship effectiveness from consumers' perceptions.
Reconciling Interpretations of “Being as Such”
Authors: Paul Kalpita Bhar , Bhar Soumyajit ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: July 2023

Iain Thomson proposes that Heidegger’s notion of “being as such” should be regarded as the core concept of ecophenomenology. Here, we attempt to tease out further nuances of this concept by juxtaposing Thomas Sheehan’s interpretation of “being as such” with that of Ian Thomson. We demonstrate that Sheehan’s reading of “being as such” as the intrinsic-hidden-clearing aligns with Thomson’s interpretation, and further adds a nuanced hermeneutic-phenomenological understanding of the concept in Heidegger scholarship. We suggest that this reconciliation—which portrays that “being as such” qua ex-sistence qua the intrinsic-hidden-clearing denotes the same transcen­dental realm—is imperative to guide ecophenomenology to proceed further towards attaining its core philosophy of “back to the thing itself.” This reconciliation helps us go beyond safeguarding a particular thing or an ecosystem. Alternatively, it emphasizes the manner in which a respectful awareness of the “being as such” can build empathy toward the excess that a thing always possesses in our relation to it. This could give rise to an ethic of relationship.