bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Organisational Practices Influencing Turnover Intention Restructured Bank Environment in Nigeria
Authors: Chovwen Catherine
Published: October 2023

This study investigated the influence of organizational factors on turnover intention in recently selected restructured bank in Nigeria. This study adopts an ex-post facto research design and was carried out in banks in eleven (11) locations in a Southwest City in Nigeria. A total number of 258 participants responded to the items Oil the measures designed to tap information on organizational justice and turnover intention. Four hypotheses were tested using regression analysis to test for prediction and t-test for comparison. Results showed that organizational justice and job redesign significantly influenced turnover intention, however independently only procedural justice significantly influences turnover intention. In addition, there was no difference between males and females in turnover intention, but management level employees expressed higher turnover intention than non-management employees. These res lilts have implication for staff retention and organizational development.
Digital-Like Built-In Defect-Oriented Test for Analog-Mixed Signal Circuits
Authors: GANJI MONA , Saikiran Marampally , BHATHEJA KUSHAGRA , CHEN DEGANG
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we present a novel digital-like defect-oriented Built-In Self-Test (BIST) methodology for Analog and Mixed-Signal (AMS) circuits. The core idea of this approach centers around the segmentation of complex AMS circuits into smaller, more manageable units for analysis. Emphasizing resource utilization efficiency, we highlight the necessity of employing purely digital circuits for both injectors and monitors within the BIST framework. We demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach through the development of a BIST system for a 12-bit Successive Approximation Register Analog-to-Digital Converter (SAR ADC). Notably, our methodology achieves 100% defect coverage without introducing additional BIST circuitry for subcircuit testing, relying solely on digital monitors for sampling switch evaluation. Furthermore, our proposed approach incurs minimal area overhead, resulting in a fast and comprehensive defect-oriented BIST solution. This versatile test method can be deployed post-manufacturing or in-field, offering flexibility in its application timing.
O esporte globalizado e o diálogo entre autoridades judicantes esportivas
Authors: Mattos Henrique Araújo Torreira de , Puosso Desirée Garção
Published: October 2023

O esporte se apresenta cada vez mais globalizado e transacional, sendo que há inclusive campeonatos internacionais de propagação e investimento cada vez maiores. De igual modo, há diversas autoridades judicantes esportivas destinadas a resolver os conflitos instaurados no mundo esportivo, e, portanto, analisar-se-á no presente se ocorre conflito de competência ou se há um diálogo entre as autoridades judicantes, assim como se discorrerá sobre os critérios/repartição de competências. A abordagem é qualitativa e pautada em revisão bibliográfica.
Urgensi Pembinaan dan Pengawasan Indikasi Geografis Wajit Sebagai Ciri Khas Masyarakat Cililin
Authors: Aziz Rofi Abdul
Published: October 2023

Pemerintah Daerah adalah kepala daerah sebagai unsur penyelenggara di bidang pembinaan dan pengawasan. Pemerintahan Daerah yang memimpin pelaksanaan pembinaan terhadap sesuatau yang berhubungan dengan Indikasi Geografis. Dalam pelaksanaan urusan pembinaan dan pengawasan tersebut harus melaksanakan prinsip pemerintahan yang baik. Hal ini penting dalam perlindungan hukum terhadap produk yang memiliki ciri khas karena faktor wilayah geografis suatu daerah, hanya ada di daerah tersebut dan tidak dimiliki di daerah lain. Hal ini menjadi aset daerah yang dapat bermanfaat bagi kesejahteraan masyarakat khususnya UMKM di Desa Cililin Kabupaten Bandung Barat.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa Indikasi Geografis sangat penting untuk mendapat perlindungan hukum. Hal ini dilakukan agar hak-hak alami yang dimiliki oleh pemegang hak dapat terjamin dan dapat terwujudnya rasa aman karena suatu produk yang dihasilkan oleh UMKM di daerah Cililin dan kreatifitas manusia yang memiliki sesuatu yang khas yang tidak dapat ditemukan di tempat lain serta memiliki reputasi yang dapat meningkatkan daya saing suatu daerah ini mendapatkan perhatian yang lebih dari pemerintah khususnya pemerintah daerah. Indikasi Geografis merupakan Indikator Kualitas. Suatu Indikasi Geografis menunjukkan kepada konsumen.
Central Nervous System-related Conditions and Associated Healthcare Resource Use Among Japanese nmCRPC Patients Based on Retrospective Claims Data
Authors: Ledesma Dianne A. , Chua Jonathan L. , Tang Susan S.H. , Lim Xiu W.
Published: October 2023

Background: Japanese patients with prostate cancer are typically treated with primary androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), most commonly administered as a combination of a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist and an antiandrogen (AA). Since LHRH agonists and AA therapy can be maintained for several years, the long-term effects of these treatments on patients must be carefully considered, including the risk of concomitant central nervous system (CNS) conditions which could affect treatment choices.

Objective: To describe CNS-related concomitant conditions during ADT and/or AA treatment and the subsequent healthcare resource utilization in Japanese nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) patients.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with nmCRPC and CNS-related conditions while on ADT and/or AA therapy between April 2009 and August 2017 were retrospectively followed up for a maximum of 2 years using a claims database.

Results: A total of 455 patients (average age, 78.5 years), were included. The 3 most common concomitant CNS-related conditions were pain (~60% of events), insomnia (~30%), and headache (2%-3%). The frequency of CNS-related conditions in these patients increased approximately threefold after starting AA therapy (before, 969 events; after, 2802). On average, a patient had 10 episodes of concomitant CNS-related conditions in a year. Medical costs did not significantly increase due to CNS-related conditions.

Discussion: The most frequently reported CNS-related conditions were pain, insomnia, and headaches. Furthermore, more concomitant CNS-related conditions 1 year after CRPC diagnosis and 1 year after starting AA treatment were recorded.

Conclusion: Patients with nmCRPC experience an increase in the frequency of concomitant CNS-related conditions, including pain, insomnia, and headaches, after CRPC diagnosis or starting AA treatment. Future research should explore the causes of this increased frequency.
Assessment of Cynicism and Burnout Syndrome Among Nurses; A Descriptive Study
Authors: Akyurt Gizem , Dogan Sibel
Published: October 2023

Objective: Healthcare professionals are susceptible to experiencing cynicism and burnout syndrome. This study aimed to assess the cynicism and burnout syndrome levels among hospital nurses.
Material and Methods: The study employed a descriptive design and involved the administration of standardized scales and a questionnaire to voluntary participants, who were nurses at a designated tertiary hospital. The questionnaire, conducted through face-to-face interviews, aimed to collect socio-demographic information, address specific concerns relevant to nurses, and comprehensively evaluate their levels of cynicism and Burnout, thereby capturing crucial socio-demographic details.
Results: A total of 327 nurses participated in the study. Findings indicated that 58.1% of the nurses had willingly chosen their profession, 48.6% expressed satisfaction with their profession, and 22.3% believed their profession was valued. The study revealed a positive correlation between sub-dimensions of the burnout scale, sub-dimensions of the organizational cynicism scale, total organizational cynicism scale scores, and general cynicism scale scores (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: These results indicate that nurses are at risk of experiencing cynicism and burnout syndrome. It is, therefore, crucial to identify risk factors and implement preventive measures early on to minimize the risk. Recommendations include enhancing the working environment and conditions for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, adjusting working hours, and providing psychological counselling services for employees.
Jovens rurais, educação e ciências: o viés da agroecologia e da alternância como prática no ensino
Authors: Zaratim Karina Pinheiro , Maia Ana Heloísa , Pimentel Ana Paula Pinheiro Zaratim
Published: October 2023

Este estudo faz parte de uma pesquisa mais ampla denominada “Filhos e filhas de agricultores familiares: a formação técnica em Agroecologia e a pedagogia de alternância no Assentamento Jaraguá, Agua Boa – MT” (Certificado de Apresentação de Apreciação - CAAE: 64083417.8.0000.5166),  cujo objetivo é realizar um resgaste sobre o modelo de ensino voltado para a educação do campo dos jovens rurais do Curso Técnico em Agroecologia  da Escola Estadual Jaraguá, Água Boa-MT, e a proposta de ensino de Ciências pela pedagogia de alternância. Neste aspecto, entende-se que o movimento da educação do campo deve estar de acordo com as especificidades dos jovens e das famílias que residem nas áreas rurais, abrangendo estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem fundamentadas em metodologias que considerem os saberes tradicionais da localidade. A pesquisa foi realizada com 14 estudantes do Curso Técnico em Agroecologia da Escola Estadual Jaraguá, Água Boa – MT, cuja a metodologia consistiu na aplicação de questionário semiestruturados para posterior tabulação e análise de dados. A abordagem do ensino de Ciências em sala de aula e a pedagogia de alternância para reflexão das temáticas apresentadas fundamentadas na Agroecologia, apresentam um grande avanço na educação desses jovens, cujo conteúdo pode ser assimilado criando-se vínculos além da sala de aula. O professor, enquanto educador ao desenvolver projetos que estimulem as aprendizagens múltiplas para a formação profissional dos jovens rurais estudantes da Escola Estadual Jaraguá, permite a capacitação de forma integrada a vivência no campo e o desenvolvimento de potencialidades nos territórios.
MBTI-BASED PERSONALITY PREDICTION FROM TEXT USING MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Punati. Venkata Jahnavi  , Pulivarthi. Hima Sumana  , Shaik. Charishma Kousar  , Pasupuleti. Himaja  , Kondru. Jeevan Ratnakar
Published: October 2023

Personality prediction research seeks to define and comprehend the nuanced differences in human behavioural tendencies, thought patterns, and emotional expressions. Utilizing an array of methodologies, including psychological assessments, behavioural observations, and computational modelling, researchers aim to anticipate and clarify an individuals distinctive personality traits and characteristics. Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) approaches are used to preprocess and translate text data into numerical features that can be predicted by machine learning models. The aim of this work is to predict the personality type of an individual linked to their posts and to explore the relevance of the test in the study and categorization of human behaviour using learning models. With the aid of a machine learning model and dataset, the main objective of this research is to determine a persons Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality type based on their postings. This involves utilizing various methodologies, including psychological assessments and computational modelling, to analyse and classify the unique personality traits and characteristics associated with each MBTI type. The research aims to contribute valuable insights into understanding human behaviour and leveraging machine learning for predictive personality analysis.
KEYWORDS: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Machine Learning Models, Natural Language Toolkit
PENTINGNYA PELATIHAN DAN PENGALAMAN KERJA PADA KARYAWAN CV.BAROKAH TRUUS MANDIRI SINGARAJA
Authors: Andini Disa
Published: October 2023

This research is a study that aims to determine the importance of training and workexperience in CV. Baroque Truss Mandiri. This research was conducted with qualitativemethods. With data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, anddocumentation studies, data analysis was then carried out using an interactive analysismodel through three stages, namely (1) data reduction, (2) data presentation, (3)drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that training and work experienceare very important for CV companies. Barokah Truus Mandiri where training is neededfor employees who do not have work experience where training is the seed of experience,therefore training and work experience are needed for companies engaged inconstruction and development for the continuity and success of the company
Contactos sociolingüísticos de la inmigración española desde principios del siglo XX en Francia
Authors: Lagarde Christian
Published: October 2023

La inmigración española a Francia ha venido desarrollándose según unas seis oleadas, de signo distinto (exilio y migraciones económicas) entre 1914 y la actualidad. A nivel sociolingüístico, varían no solo según procedencias y destinos sino conforme al motivo y circunstancias de la migración, el bagaje tanto sociocultural como sociolingüístico del emigrante, así como el modo de asentamiento en la zona de destino y las expectativas personales y/o familiares de regreso a la patria. Todos estos parámetros vitales no poco inciden en la producción lingüística del emigrante y de sus hijos, que según procede de adquisición o aprendizaje, se mueve entre interferencias y alternancia de lenguas. De ellas se darán muestras en el caso de la zona fronteriza franco-catalanohablante de Cataluña del Norte.
Francés y español en contacto. Itinerarios lingüísticos de los exiliados republicanos en Francia
Authors: López Izquierdo Marta
Published: October 2023

Presentamos en este artículo los materiales de que disponemos para conocer el repertorio lingüístico de los exiliados españoles en Francia tras el final de la guerra civil española. Tras una breve introducción histórica que nos permite situar el éxodo republicano dentro del conjunto de migraciones de españoles en Francia, se señalan las diversas fuentes orales y escritas con que contamos para el conocimiento de este sector de población. A través del análisis de una muestra para cada una de las fuentes estudiadas, indicamos qué tipo de fenómenos de contacto puede observarse en ellas y describimos las diferencias según de qué estadio del proceso de integración son testimonio. Asimismo, presentamos el proyecto CAREXIL-FR y su interés para el estudio de las etapas más tempranas del contacto español/ francés entre los refugiados españoles.
MENEROKA ISU KAHWIN MUDA DALAM KALANGAN REMAJA PEREMPUAN DI KAMPUNG BELADIN, SARAWAK
Authors: Massia Nur Syaza , N.K. Tharshini
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The issue of early marriage appears to be a trend among young adults. Therefore, this research was conducted to explore the problem more closely, specifically among teenage girls from rural areas. An in-depth interview was used to gather data on the factors and effects faced by teenage girls as a result of early marriage. The result shows that most of the informants involved in this study were between 17 and 21 years old, housewives, completed their studies until the Malaysian Certificate of Education, and married when they were 15. The findings disclosed four main contributing factors to early marriage: personal choice, out-of-wedlock pregnancy, financial deprivation, and parent’s insistence. Furthermore, the effects of early marriage include financial problems, negative perceptions from neighbors, and health struggles, especially during pregnancy. The output of this research is expected to have implications for stakeholders, who should re-evaluate marriage bills to protect the fundamental rights of teenage girls and prevent them from being persecuted for marrying young.

Keywords: Early marriage; Girls; Rural area; Teenagers; Sarawak

Abstrak: Isu kahwin muda seolah-olah telah menjadi satu trend dalam kalangan golongan muda. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini telah dijalankan bagi meneroka secara lebih mendalam mengenai isu kahwin muda khasnya dalam kalangan remaja perempuan di kawasan luar bandar. Kaedah temubual mendalam telah digunakan bagi mengumpul data yang berkaitan dengan faktor dan kesan yang dihadapi oleh remaja perempuan akibat daripada kahwin muda. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan bahawa majoriti daripada informan yang terlibat dalam kajian ini berada dalam lingkungan umur 17 hingga 21 tahun, suri rumah tangga, sudah menamatkan pelajaran setakat Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, serta telah berkahwin semasa berusia 15 tahun. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa terdapat empat faktor utama yang menyumbang kepada isu kahwin muda iaitu kehendak diri sendiri, kehamilan luar nikah, kemiskinan keluarga, serta desakan ibu bapa. Seterusnya, kesan daripada kahwin muda adalah terpaksa berhadapan dengan masalah kewangan, perlu mengharungi persepsi negatif daripada jiran tetangga, serta bergelut dengan masalah kesihatan terutamanya semasa mengandung. Dapatan kajian ini diharap dapat memberi implikasi kepada pihak yang berkepentingan agar meneliti semula rang undang-undang perkahwinan demi melindungi hak asasi remaja perempuan agar golongan ini tidak teraniaya akibat daripada kahwin muda.

Kata kunci: Kahwin muda; Luar bandar; Perempuan; Remaja; Sarawak
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) PREFERENCE AMONG MALAYSIAN EDUCATORS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND MICROSOFT TEAMS
Authors: Rusli Rusreena , Hashim Fatihah , Mohd Akhir Nurhafeza , Nasrudin Nasiha
Published: October 2023

The integration of a learning management system (LMS) into higher education and other educational levels has become a significant factor in the adoption of digital learning approaches. With a vast array of options available, making accurate decisions in this dynamic landscape poses challenges. This paper seeks to streamline the selection process and ensure the most suitable match for an institution's particular goals and needs. This research primarily centres on the investigation of free e-learning platforms, chosen for their cost-effectiveness and alignment with the study's specific scope. Hence, this research explores the preferences of Malaysian educators concerning LMS usage, focusing on a specific comparison between Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilising an online survey to collect and record domain comparisons. The results revealed that educators showed a preference for Google Classroom over Microsoft Teams when it came to teaching and facilitation. Several factors contributed to this preference, as evident from the analysis of the collected data, which fell into three main categories: functional suitability, compatibility, and portability. It is hoped that this study will help Malaysian educators to comprehend the suitability of technology for learning and the exchange of knowledge to benefit the students, institutions and the country in general.

Keywords: E-Learning; Language Learning Platform; Learning Management System; Malaysian Educators; Platform Comparison
VAX SAVVY: EXPLORING KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, AND PERCEPTIONS OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG VACCINATED STUDENTS
Authors: Othman Mohd Izani , Sulaiman Suraya , Mohd Najib Mohd Nadzri
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Efforts to control COVID-19 continue to be a global priority, with ongoing research and public health measures aimed at minimizing the impact of the disease. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines have emerged as a vital tool for mitigating its impact. This cross-sectional study involved the distribution of structured questionnaires to 165 vaccinated pharmacy students at a Malaysian public university. The study aimed to investigate the knowledge, awareness, and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines among this specific cohort. The findings underscore a commendable level of knowledge (between 88.5% and 98.9%) as well as awareness and perceptions among the respondents regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines. They exhibited a clear understanding of the importance of vaccination in curbing the disease and expressed a willingness to educate others on its significance. Moreover, the respondents held positive perceptions about vaccine safety, the elicited immune response, and the protective efficacy conferred by vaccination. The study's outcomes reveal the pharmacy students' robust grasp of the importance, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. Their positive attitude towards vaccination emphasizes its role in controlling the pandemic and underscores the importance of disseminating this knowledge. This study offers valuable insights into the knowledge and perceptions of a specific population group, contributing to our broader understanding of various aspects of COVID-19 vaccine.

Keywords: Awareness; COVID-19; Knowledge; Perception; Students; Vaccine
A Review On the Importance of Plain Data Aggregation in Patient Care: The Vital Sign-Based Scenario
Authors: Nik Ahmad Shaiffudin Nik Him , Nik Mohamed Nik Arif
Published: October 2023

Medical data need to be managed appropriately as singly it is meaningless. Data aggregation is important as it may transform a plain data into a meaningful facts known as information. It is crucial to gather an authentic and accurate data analysis for making a critical decision in patient care. We intend to describe on how vital sign-based scenario data can become a meaningful information to assist healthcare in improving patient management. It was hoping that, through vital sign-based scenario medical data aggregation it will highlight or create a new information and knowledge towards diagnoses. This will help in quality patient care management as it may formulate an accurate diagnosis thus provides a support for an optimal medical treatment. In medicine, failure to analysed a correct information will lead to significant morbidity and mortality.
The Role of Technology Advancement in Improving the Current Practice of Ambulance Decontamination in Malaysia: A Scoping Review
Authors: Nik Ahmad Shaiffudin Nik Him , Jusoh Azizul Fadzli , Mohamad Nik Arif , Abu Aminudin , Sham Radhir
Published: October 2023

Abstract
In Malaysia, the current methodology for decontaminating ambulances is by manually cleaning surfaces with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved disinfecting solutions as contrast to previous practice using water and soap. The solutions used are registered with National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) Ministry of Health Malaysia (NPRA) to ensure adherence to international standard of practice.  The manual decontamination practices are effective if strictly conducted following guidelines. However, the proper cleaning and decontamination of an ambulance is an important task that frequently overlooked. It creates a risk to healthcare providers and their patients for subsequent ambulance trip. To ensure the patient compartment is absent from multitudes of infectious pathogen especially Covid-19, is not only an escalating challenge for healthcare providers as it is an unseen, but also poses a real threat to them and their patient. The healthcare managers should consider technologies that can provide a safer, effective and more efficient cleaning and decontamination of an ambulances. We proposed to adapt a new approach of decontamination by using a vapour based disinfection method coupled with germicidal enhancement using ultra violet. It utilizes an EPA-approved hospital disinfectant to decontaminate surfaces in the patient care compartment after every patient transport. A nozzle, placed inside the patient care compartment, disperses a mist of disinfectant solution that designed to meet standard requirement. The enhancement of germicidal effect using an ultra violet ray will disinfect and ensure a free patient compartment from an infectious organism. This decontamination system directly integrated into a new or existing ambulance. It is convenient, timesaving, hands-off solution for decontaminating of an ambulance and importantly creates a safer practice.
Keywords: Ambulance service, decontamination, Vapour-based, safe practice.
Comparing The Ability to Treat Artificial Cow Wastewater by Constructed Wetland Model Using Sorghastrum nutans and Brachiaria humidicola
Authors: Roslan Nur Akma Fakhira , Zakaria Mohd Zuhairi , Samsudin Mohd Saiful , Ku Yusof Ku Mohd Kalkausar , Azid Azman
Published: October 2023

In addition to meat production, the cattle industry generates significant waste, including bedding materials, wastewater, animal manure, and losses related to feed. If not managed correctly, these byproducts can have adverse environmental impacts. Constructed wetlands (CWs) offer a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution for sustainable wastewater treatment. By virtue of their extensive root systems and filtration matrices, CWs effectively reduce pollution by eliminating suspended particles, organic matter, heavy metals, and pathogens from wastewater. This research aims to assess pollutants present in cattle wastewater and evaluate the efficacy of Sorghastrum nutans and Brachiaria humidicola in purifying contaminants within constructed wetlands (CWs). CWs planted with B. humidicola exhibited higher removal rates for nutrient pollutants compared to CWs utilizing S. nutans. After a week of treatment, B. humidicola-based CWs demonstrated removal percentages of 94.07% for total nitrogen and 91.58% for phosphate (PO₄³⁻). Constructed wetlands also prove effective in eliminating biological contaminants like Escherichia coli and Shigella sp. This study highlights that the CW model incorporating B. humidicola outperforms the S. nutans model, achieving 100% removal of E. coli and 97.37% removal of Shigella sp. In conclusion, cow wastewater contains nutrient and biological pollutants, both effectively mitigated by CWs using selected plant species. Notably, B. humidicola surpasses S. nutans in its capacity for pollutant removal.
Instrumental Measurement, Sensory Descriptive Analysis and Consumer Acceptability of “Kaya” Supplemented with Pumpkin Puree
Authors: Che Ku Jusoh Tengku Farizan Izzi , Siti Aisyah  , Gani H. S. M  , Yusof N. Z  , Nurhayati Y.
Published: October 2023

Kaya toast is a common choice for traditional Malaysian home breakfasts. Kaya, a spread made from eggs, sugar, coconut milk, and sometimes edible starch, is notable for its elevated levels of fat and sugar, contributing to its calorie content. In order to improve its nutritional content, pumpkin puree was supplemented into the kaya formulations. The objectives of the present study were to determine the sensory descriptive profile and consumer acceptability of kaya supplemented with different percentages of pumpkin puree (control: 0%, F1: 20%, F2: 40% and F3: 60%), as well as to evaluate the relationship between the instruments, descriptive and consumer acceptability data. The quality of kaya was evaluated by 10 trained (quantitative descriptive analysis) and 40 untrained (consumer testing) panelists. For instrumental measurements, the kaya was evaluated for its colour, texture and observed under optical microscope. The instrumental data of colour and texture were in good agreement to the one evaluated by the trained panelists. The colour of the kaya became more orangey (decreasing L* values and increasing a* values) with an increase in the amount of pumpkin puree. A higher amount of pumpkin puree resulted in a rougher, firmer, less sticky and less spreadable kaya. The kaya made with 60% pumpkin puree exhibited the softest texture due to the absence of eggs. Among the formulations, kaya supplemented with 20% pumpkin puree was rated the highest acceptance by consumer, thus indicates that consumer prefer kaya that quite similar to control.
Floriculture Industry: Multifunction Leaves Stem Cutting Machine for Small Medium-sized Enterprises
Authors: Abdul Fatah Ireana Yusra , Mohd Nasir Nurliana Maisarah , Bhat Aamir Hussain , Sharun Siti Maryam
Published: October 2023

The floriculture industry plays a crucial role in the global economy by providing not only aesthetic value but also contributing significantly to agricultural employment and the export market. However, the efficiency and sustainability of SMEs in floriculture are often hindered by labourintensive practices, especially in the propagation of plants through stem cutting. This novel multifunction leaves stem cutting machine designed specifically to cater to the needs of SMEs in the floriculture sector. This machine serves the function to separate the flowers and leaves for selling purposes. It has gained lots of interest specifically in the flower-related field, florist businesses, and leaves extraction processes due to its convenient applications in separating the leaves from the flowers. However, readily available machines such as rose cutting machine are lack in it functions where it only operates only one function. The deficiency of the current product may cause serious injury to employees because the existing machine does not have good safety features that can avoid the workers being injured while carrying out the work. The objective of this study is to design, fabricate and test the functionality of the new system and ergonomic multifunction leaves stem cutting machine. The design was created by using Fusion 360 with the main part separating leaves, cutting the stem, washing part, and system part. All the processes will be carried out on the machine that have safety features that will not harm the user. The machine demonstrated exceptional performance including consistency of the machine that will benefits the SMEs with high productivity and lower production cost.
Creation and interpretation of machine learning models for aqueous solubility prediction
Authors: Su Minyi , Herrero Enric
Published: October 2023

Aim: Solubility prediction is an essential factor in rational drug design and many models have been developed with machine learning (ML) methods to enhance the predictive ability. However, most of the ML models are hard to interpret which limits the insights they can give in the lead optimization process. Here, an approach to construct and interpret solubility models with a combination of physicochemical properties and ML algorithms is presented.
Methods: The models were trained, optimized, and tested in a dataset containing 12,983 compounds from two public datasets and further evaluated in two external test sets. More importantly, the SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) and heat map coloring approaches were used to explain the predictive models and assess their suitability to guide compound optimization.
Results: Among the different ML methods, random forest (RF) models obtain the best performance in the different test sets. From the interpretability perspective, fragment-based coloring offers a more robust interpretation than atom-based coloring and that normalizing the values further improves it.
Conclusions: Overall, for certain applications simple ML algorithms such as RF work well and can outperform more complex methods and that combining them with fragment-coloring can offer guidance for chemists to modify the structure with a desired property. This interpretation strategy is publicly available at https://github.com/Pharmacelera/predictive-model-coloring and could be further applied in other property predictions to improve the interpretability of ML models.
Cholesterol esterification and p53-mediated tumor suppression
Authors: Li Youjun , Karin Michael , Prochownik Edward V.
Published: October 2023

Many human cancers carry missense mutations in or deletions of the tumor protein 53 (TP53) tumor suppressor gene. TP53’s product, p53 regulates many biological processes, including cell metabolism. Cholesterol is a key lipid needed for the maintenance of membrane function and tissue homeostasis while also serving as a precursor for steroid hormone and bile acid synthesis. An over-abundance of cholesterol can lead to its esterification and storage as cholesterol esters. The recent study has shown that the loss of p53 leads to excessive cholesterol ester biosynthesis, which promotes hepatocellular carcinoma in mice. Blocking cholesterol esterification improves treatment outcomes, particularly for liver cancers with p53 deletions/mutations that originate in a background of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Myagretsky hermitage.
Authors:   Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Staritsyn Alexander N.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the history of the Old Believers' hermitage that existed in the XIX century near the town of Kem´ on the Myagreka River. Archival documents introduced into scientific circulation for the first time make it possible to establish the time of the foundation and destruction of the settlement, the names of its founder and inhabitants, their social status and origin. The article highlights the government policy of oppression of Old Believers, as a result of which the hermitage was gradually destroyed. The number of inhabitants, the number of buildings, the dedication of the chapel and the location of the hermitage are set.
Inspection trip of the Archangel bishop George (Jashhurzhinskij) to the parishes of the Kola deanary in 1835.
Authors:   Barents Centre of the Humanities of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kozhevnikova Yulia N.
Published: October 2023

The issue of the first inspection trip of the Archangel Bishop George (Jashhurzhinskij) to the parishes of the Kola deanery, which took place in 1835, has not been studied before, is being considered. The main source of information for the study was the decrees of the Arkhangelsk Ecclesiastical Consistory found in the fund of the Kem Spiritual Collegium (National Archive of the Republic of Karelia) and the correspondence of the bishop with the local dean. The inspection trip of 1835, which was of an introductory nature, revealed serious problems in the Kola deanery — the absence of parish churches in the "Lopar" pogosts and the weakness of the pastoral activity of priests among the Sami. Bishop George conducted an audit of the parish financial documentation and paid special attention to liturgical singing. The trip of 1835 was of great importance for the clergy of the Kola deanery and its flock, who received a rare opportunity of personal communication with their archpastor.
Papel de la Resonancia Magnética en la Miocardiopatía Hipertrófica y Dilatada en Pacientes Críticos
Authors: Buendia Gomez Daniel Augusto , Díaz Cárdenas Valentina , Jaimes Bautista Jefferson David , Hernández Muñoz Diana Marcela , Domínguez Olmos Fabián José , Osorio Martínez Leonardo Andrés , Hernández Ruiz Ruth patricia , Zea Ovando Marian
Published: October 2023

Las miocardiopatías son un grupo variado de enfermedades. Entre las miocardiopatías más conocidas encontramos a la miocardiopatía hipertrófica y dilatada. En la miocardiopatía hipertrófica encontramos una hipertrofia ventricular preferiblemente del ventrículo izquierdo. En cambio, la miocardiopatía dilatada se caracteriza por una dilatación y deterioro de la función ventricular izquierda o de ambos ventrículos. Para su diagnóstico, la RM ha llegado a ser la referencia en la evaluación de los volúmenes y la función ventricular izquierda y derecha, permitiendo además identificar la contractilidad regional e identificar áreas de miocardio no viable con mayor sensibilidad que los estudios isotópicos. Por ello, hemos realizado una búsqueda bibliográfica dando como resultado diferentes reportes de casos en los que la RM ha resultado de gran utilidad en el diagnóstico de la miocardiopatía hipertrófica y dilatada. Por ende, podemos concluir que su utilidad en el área de cardiología permite una mayor precisión en cuanto a masa, volumen y función contráctil del ventrículo izquierdo en estos tipos de miocardiopatías.
Caracterización de los Factores que Inciden en la Producción Ganadera en Establecimientos Ganaderos de la Compañía Capillita- Desmochados
Authors: Zaracho Coronel Luz Dahiana
Published: October 2023

El ganadero y su familia son los principales actores en el proceso de toma de decisiones para el funcionamiento de la unidad de producción, por el amplio conocimiento que tienen sobre las estrategias y dinámicas de producción. La ganadería es componente importante del contexto ambiental del país como sector económico, social y cultural. Ocupa una parte importante del territorio nacional, utiliza recursos naturales, es fuente de trabajo de la población económicamente activa, genera divisas al país. (Velazquez, D; et al). El objetivo de la investigación consiste en caracterizar los factores determinantes que inciden en la producción ganadera en los establecimientos de la Compañía Capillita- Desmochados. El estudio se realizará en el Departamento de Ñeembucú, distrito Desmochados. Es de diseño no experimental, de tipo descriptivo con enfoque mixto, la población estuvo comprendida por propietarios de establecimientos ganaderos, ubicados en la localidad de Capillita. El método de muestreo fue el no probabilístico, y se aplicó la técnica de muestreo intencional. Conocer los factores que influyen en la actividad ganadera permitirá discriminar entre aquellos que son realmente determinantes y los que no, y de este modo distribuir recursos, mejorar las ventas, adoptar tecnologías, aplicar políticas, realizar acciones de preservación del entorno o, sencillamente, simplificar los procesos de toma de decisiones. (Peña-Rueda et al, 2018).
Food Based Dietary Guidelines and accompanying Visual Dietary Guidelines
Authors:   Centre for Health and Preventive Medicine, Herghelia, Mures, Romania, Dan Nicolae ,   University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania
Published: October 2023

National Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG, simply - dietary guidelines) are intended to establish a basis for public nutrition, food, health and agricultural policies and nutrition education programs to foster healthy eating habits and lifestyle. Generally, they advocate combination of food groups and dietary patterns to provide the required nutrients to promote overall health, prevent chronic diseases, and lessen the environmental burden of food production. Dietary guidelines are developed and/or influenced by interdisciplinary teams of experts, comprising representatives of agriculture, health, education, nutrition and food science, consumers, non-governmental organizations, the food industry, communications, and anthropology. Many sources of information are reviewed in this process, such as scientific evidence of the relationship between diet, nutrition and health, and data on food production, food consumption, food composition, cost, accessibility, and environmental impact. The last 40+ years have seen an extraordinary flood of nutrition research and information which in turn influenced the content of these FBDGs as knowledge progressed. While reflecting this evolution and inevitably having some shortcomings, overall FBDG have been and will remain a major influence on healthier eating habits and lifestyle, on what society believes as being healthy diet patterns, on food production and distribution, and on government food, nutrition, and environmental legislation.
Exercise-induced arterial hypertension in a young licensed football referee
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Costache Alexandru-Dan , Roca Mihai ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Honceri Cezar ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza‟ University, Iasi, Romania, Baila Radu ,   Lifestyle Medicine Options, LLC, Portland, USA, Mitu Ovidiu ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Mastaleru Alexandra ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Leon Maria-Magdalena ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Costache Irina-Iuliana ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Esanu Irina ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Mitu Florin ,   Department of Internal Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa‟ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
Published: October 2023

As one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, arterial hypertension affects not only older people or those known with diseases but may also be encountered in young, apparently healthy individuals. We are reporting the case of a 21-year-old football referee who was admitted to the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic for dyspnea during high-intensity efforts. After obtaining the patient's history and clinical examination, the resting blood pressure was 150/90 mmHg. The 24-hour arterial blood pressure monitor (ABPM) measurements were within normal ranges. Afterward, he underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing, which had to be halted due to increased blood pressure (BP) values of 220/100 mmHg. This BP profile raised a series of concerns regarding the causes and management of a young and apparently healthy patient.
Thermal Performance and Electrical Sensitivity of Foamed Concrete Incorporating Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBS)
Authors: Afiya Abdul Sattar  , Md Azree Othuman Mydin  , Roshartini Omar
Published: October 2023

The steady stream of technological advancements in the realm of construction materials has engendered an increased emphasis on the investigation of foamed concrete produced with agricultural waste, with the aim of enhancing the resilience and thermodynamic attributes of foamed concrete. The transport characteristics and aggressive ions via the foamed concrete microstructure partially govern degradation processes in foamed concrete structures that impact durability. Ions are charged, therefore the capacity of foamed concrete to resist ion transfer is heavily dependent on its electrical resistivity and thermal performance. As a result, a link between the electrical resistivity and thermal characteristics of foamed concrete and degradation processes such as increased permeability and corrosion of embedded steel might be envisaged. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the prospective application of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) in foamed concrete, specifically examining its impact on the electrical sensitivity and thermal conductivity of said material. The objective of this study is to determine the electrical sensitivity and thermal conductivity of foamed concrete when GGBS is incorporated. The density of 800 kg/m3 was made and evaluated. Various weight fractions of GGBS ranging from 10% to 50% were employed. Five durability properties of foamed concrete were assessed, namely electric sensitivity, porosity, water absorption, thermal diffusivity, and thermal conductivity. The experimental findings demonstrated that the incorporation of 30% of GGBS yielded the most favourable outcomes in terms of durability properties. When the weight fraction of GGBS reached 30%, maximum compaction was achieved in the cement matrix, resulting in exceptional mix regularity. The presence of GGBS at inclusion levels exceeding 30% resulted in the observation of both accumulation and non-uniform dispersion of GGBS particles. These phenomena subsequently caused a decrease in the overall parameters that were evaluate.
Performance Testing and Analysis of Gravitational Water Vortex Turbine: A Modified Experimental Study on Blade Arc and Inclination Angle
Authors: Rieky Handoko  , Muhamad Dwi Septiyanto  , Dominicus Danardono Dwi Prija Tjahjana  , Dwi Aries Himawanto  , Indri Yaningsih  , Syamsul Hadi
Published: October 2023

Dams’ systems were constructed to create higher water levels as high as head for generating renewable power. However, the construction process has impacted environmental changes such as land dredging and displacement of population settlements. Therefore, using a micro hydro power plant is the one of the solutions because this power plant is environmentally friendly and could help to facilitate the balance of the environmental ecosystem. This study aims to investigate the performance of a Gravitational Water Vortex Turbine (GWVT) with the blade arc and inclination angles. A Gravitational Water Vortex Turbine (GWVT) is a form of micro hydro turbine that does not require a large dam for its use, as well as a simple design model that can reduce maintenance and installation costs. This study conducted a laboratory-scale experimental study on GWVT turbines using a low-speed water canal and considered the varied shape and angle of inclination of the turbine blade profile. A conical basin and three different discharge variations were considered in this study. The discharge variations are 7.5×10-3 m3/s, 8.5×10-3 m3/s, and 9.5×10-3 m3/s. This study designed and tested a prototype L-type runner with three inclination angles: 60°, 70°, and 80°. Based on the data, the runner with 60° blade inclination with 90° blade arc angle produced the highest turbine efficiency, followed by 75° and 105° blade arc angles.
Influence of TiO2 and Al2O3 Nanoparticles Addition on Thermal, Wettability and IMC Growth of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu Lead-Free Solder at Different Reflow Temperature
Authors: Nur Haslinda Mohamed Muzni  , Ervina Efzan Mhd Noor  , Mohd Mustafa Al-Bakri Abdullah
Published: October 2023

This study investigated the influence of adding 0.50 wt% and 1.0 wt% titanium dioxide (TiO2) and aluminium oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles on the properties of Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu (SAC305) lead-free solder alloy. In terms of thermal properties, SAC305 lead-free solder with or without addition of TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, the melting temperature is very similar and comparable. The wetting performance of the SAC305 nanocomposite solder was determined by the contact angle. The best contact angle recorded is 31.65° at reflow temperature of 250°C for 0.50 wt% addition of TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles. The thickness of the IMC layer was observed using an Optical Microscope and measured. Results show that the thickness of the IMC layer decreased when TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles were reinforced into the SAC305 solder system, which shows significant decrease when 0.50wt% of TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles were added. However, beyond 0.50 wt% the thickness of IMC layer increases along with increasing reflow temperature. The results reveal that the adsorption effect of TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles will restrict the growth of the IMC layer under controlled concentration of the nanoparticles and reflow temperature. The optimal parameters to enhance the performance of SAC305 solder by reinforcing TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles are reflowed at 250°C at 0.50 wt% concentration of TiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles.
Jet Impingement Cooling of a Microchannel Heat Sink with Microgroove
Authors: N.Y. Cheung  , Kok Cheong
Published: October 2023

The present study works on opportunities in improving the design of micro-channel heatsink (MCHS). The present study focuses on investigating numerically the effects of adding grooves at the MCHS which subject to jet impingement cooling. Commercial software ANSYS Fluent is used and realizable k-epsilon model is adopted to conduct a parametric study on the width and depth of rectangular longitudinal grooves at a constant heat flux of 250 W/cm2 applied at the base of MCHS. Two type of channel designs with grooves i.e. center-groove and side-groove were created and investigated numerically. Results show that addition of grooves generally give improvements in cooling performance and reducing the pressure drop. Some designs of side-grooved channels and center-grooved channels improve the temperature uniformity. The size of the groove affects the flow within the grooves and therefore affect the cooling performance.