bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of experiential avoidance with the mediation of distress tolerance in predicting corona anxiety in the period of covid-19 outbreak: structural equation model
Authors:   Ph.D Candidate, Psychology Department, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, Bagheri Maryam , Tajik Esmaeili Azizollah ,   Associate Professor, Counseling and Guidance Education Department, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, Farzad Valiollah ,   Associate Professor, Psychology Department, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, Abdollahi Mohammad Hossein ,   Associate Professor, Psychology Department, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, Raiisi Fatteme ,   Ph.D of Cognitive Science, Cognitive Science of Language Department, Institute of Cognitive Science Studies, Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2023

Introduction: During the outbreak of Corona, the anxiety due to Corona led to psychological distress and challenged distress tolerance. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the structural relationships between Corona anxiety and experiential avoidance with the mediating role of distress tolerance in the period of the outbreak of Covid-19. Method: The method of this study was based on the fundamental objective and the descriptive method of the correlation type based on the structural equation method. The statistical population included all students of Kharazmi University in 2018-2019, who were students during the outbreak of Corona and virtual education. Based on this, 350 students were selected by multi-stage cluster random sampling. The participants responded to Alipour et al.'s Corona Anxiety Scale (2018), Simons and Gaher's Distress Tolerance Scale (2005), and Bond et al.'s (2011) Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire in a Google form. Finally, the data were analyzed via SPSS-24 and AMOS-14. Results: The results showed; the structural model between Corona anxiety and experiential avoidance with the mediating role of distress tolerance had the goodness of fitness. The direct effect of experiential avoidance on the anxiety of Corona disease was positively significant, therefore, the direct effect of experimental avoidance on distress tolerance and distress tolerance on Corona anxiety was negatively significant (P<0.01). Conclusion: Experiential avoidance can predict the level of Corona anxiety with the mediating role of distress tolerance. Based on the findings, it is suggested; researchers should pay attention to the psychological findings obtained from this study in future studies in the field of disease anxiety, especially diseases that are highly contagious such as covid-19 in humans.
The relationship between experimental avoidance with body image concern in predicting positive tendency to cosmetic surgery
Authors:   PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran, Shah Mohamadi Jamshid , Mohagheghi Hossein ,   Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran, Farhadi Mehran ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran, Yarmohamadi vasel Mosayeb ,   Professor, Department of Psychology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran, Zoghipaydar Mohammadreza ,   Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Today, cosmetic surgery is an option to improve the quality of life. It is acquiring an increasing tendency all over the world. Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between experiential avoidance with body image concern in predicting positive attitude towards performing cosmetic surgery in referrals to the dermatologists, hair and cosmetologists. Method: The research method was correlational, structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all the referrals to clinics of dermatologists and hair specialists, cosmetic and plastic surgeries in Sanandaj city in 2021. The sample size was determined 272 people using Morgan's table. The research instruments included the Standard Questionnaires of Experimental Avoidance, Attitude to Cosmetic Surgery, and the Lillton Body Image Concern. In order to analyze the data, statistical methods of Pearson's correlation coefficient, multivariate regression analysis in a simultaneous way, and structural equation modeling were used by applying SPSS version 26 and LISREL version 8.8 software. Results: The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between experimental avoidance with image concern (p<0.01, r=0.59), and positive tendency to cosmetic surgery (p<0.01, r=0.25). Also, there is a positive and significant relationship between body image concern and cosmetic surgery (p<0.01, r=0.49). The data analysis shows the appropriateness of the indicators and the model had a good fit. Conclusion: The result of the research showed that the positive tendency towards cosmetic surgery can be predicted by the variables of experimental avoidance and body image concern. Therefore, it is suggested that psychologists and counselors pay more attention to the role of experimental avoidance and body image concern in order to reduce the possibility of the referrals tending to cosmetic surgeries.
A path analysis of the effects of emotional temperaments on symptoms of conduct disorder in adolescents: An investigation of the mediating role of anger rumination
Authors:   PhD Student, Department of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, Heidari Fazeleh , Narimani Mohammad ,   Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, Modabber Seyfollah ,   Assistant Professor, Department of law, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, Basharpoor Sajjad ,   Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Emotional temperaments are consistently associated with psychopathology and recognized as a risk factor for many psychological disorders. However, the underlying mechanisms of this relationship remain unclear. Aim: This study aimed to conduct a path analysis of the effects of emotional temperaments on the symptoms of conduct disorder in adolescents by investigating the mediating role of anger rumination. Method: This descriptive, correlational study was conducted by the structural equation modeling method. The statistical population consisted of all first- and second-grade high school students in Urmia, Iran, in 2020-2021 academic years. A total of 220 students were selected by the multistage random sampling method and completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (2003), Affective and Emotional Composite Temperaments Scale (2011), and Anger Rumination Scale (2001). Descriptive statistics were calculated to analyze the collected data in SPSS version 27, and a path analysis was performed using SmartPLS version 3 to test the study hypotheses. Results: The emotional temperaments of activation (β=0.21, p<0.01) and sensitivity (β=0.26, p<0.01) had direct positive effects on the symptoms of conduct disorder, whereas temperaments of control (β=-0.29, p<0.01), coping (β=-0.18, p<0.01), and inhibition (β=-0.11, p<0.01) had direct negative effects on these symptoms. The temperaments of activation (β=0.21, p<0.05), inhibition (β=0.11, p<0.01), and sensitivity (β=0.36, p<0.01) had direct positive effects on anger rumination, while the temperaments of control (β=-0.45, p<0.01) and coping (β=-0.28, p<0.05) had direct negative effects on this variable. The results pertaining to the indirect effects of temperaments also indicated that anger rumination mediated the relationship between emotional temperaments and symptoms of conduct disorder (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study revealed that the temperaments of activation and sensitivity were risk factors for conduct disorder, whereas the temperaments of control, coping, and inhibition were protective factors for it. Besides, anger rumination mediated the effects of emotional temperaments on conduct disorder.
Presenting a paradigm model explaining marital satisfaction in Iranian blended family
Authors:   PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Bojnord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bojnord, Iran, Kokabi Siuoki Fatemeh , Hamidi Farideh ,   Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher training University, Tehran, Iran, Fakouri HajiYar Hossein ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Azadshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr, Iran
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Marital satisfaction is a crucial state and Linked with the survival of a marriage for spouses and takes a different form in blended families. Aim: The purpose of this study was developing a conceptual model of explaining marital satisfaction of spouses in Iranian blended families using grounded theory. Method: In this qualitative grounded theory study, the statistical population included all couples in blended families living in Mashhad, Iran in 2022. A total of 21 couples were purposefully and voluntarily selected for in-depth semi-structured interviews. The interviews were continued until theoretical saturation and the data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin’s method. Results: In the paradigmatic model, fifteen categories were obtained in six main dimensions: causal conditions (type and motivation of marriage, physical and psychological health, commitment, sexual satisfaction, imprinting, emotional factors, disposition, behavioral factors, personality and behavioral traits, parenting), central category (communication skills), strategical category (lawful living), contextual conditions (demographics), intervening conditions (economic and financial needs, extrafamilial needs, cooperation), and outcome (personal and social). Conclusion: The results indicated that communication skills, lawful living, physical and psychological health, commitment, sexual satisfaction, financial needs, cognitive-behavioral factors, personality traits, and parenting were linked with marital satisfaction of couples in blended families. Therefore, it is recommended to use the findings in premarital and marriage counseling for blended families and marriage enrichment programs.
Comparison of effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based group therapy and group schema therapy on emotion regulation difficulty and body mass index in obese people with emotional eating
Authors:   PhD Student, Department of Health Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, Najjar Kakhki Iman , Kalhornia Golkar Maryam ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad university, Karaj, Iran, Nezhad Mohamad Nameghi Atefeh ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, Mohammadi shirimahaleh Fatemeh ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Health Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran, Valizadeh Majid ,   Professor, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Today, obesity caused by emotional overeating has become a ubiquitous phenomenon with major side effects. Aim: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based group therapy and group schema therapy in emotion regulation difficulties and body mass index (BMI) of obese people with emotional eating. Method: In this quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest, control group, follow-up design, the population included all men and women, aged 21-50 years, who were referred to the nutrition and obesity clinics of Tehran, Iran, from September 2020 to December 2020. The study sample included 45 obese people with emotional eating, who were selected through convenience sampling among individuals visiting Mehrdadi and Behpouyan nutrition and obesity clinics and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The data collection tools were the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (1986), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale by Gratz and Romer (2004), and BMI measurement. The collected data were analyzed using analysis of covariance and Bonferroni's post-hoc test in SPSS version 24. Results: Results from Covariance analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the scores of control and experimental groups. Compared to the control group, the experimental groups have improved emotion regulation and reduced body mass index. In addition to results indicated that acceptance and commitment-based group therapy and group schema therapy similarly improved emotion regulation and reduced the BMI of obese people with emotional overeating (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acceptance and commitment-based group therapy and group schema therapy were effective methods in improving emotion regulation difficulties and reducing the BMI of obese people with emotional eating. So it's suggested to use these methods in the treatment of obese people suffering from emotional overeating.
Explanation of the Structural-functional Challenges of Comprehensive Health Centers in Babol City, Iran, Based on the Guidelines of the World Health Organization’s Elderly-friendly Centers
Authors:   Master Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Soleimani Kebria Fatemeh , Sum Shima ,   Master Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Tirgar Aram ,   Master Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Pourhadi Samaneh ,   Master Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Delbari Ahmad ,   Research Center on Ageing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran., Shati Mohsen ,   Clinical Trial Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Sadeghi Elaheh ,   Department of Health, Office of the Aged, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Published: May 2023

Objectives Primary care is the first main interface of health services for the elderly to maintain and improve their health. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate the appropriateness of the way to provide services for this population group, which is one of the most vulnerable classes of society. This study was conducted to explain the structural and functional challenges of comprehensive health centers in Babol City, based on the guidelines of the World Health Organization’s elderly-friendly centers to plan aging-friendly. Methods & Materials The current research was a descriptive qualitative study using the content analysis method with a conventional approach. This research was conducted on elderly people who were referred to comprehensive health centers and their families as well as service providers in the form of in-depth semi-structured interviews until reaching the level of data saturation. Each interview was implemented immediately after implementation, and the content analysis of the interviews was conducted by determining conceptual units, accurate coding, and continuous comparison method until the formation of subgroups and main classes. Results In this study, 23 elderly people with an average age of 71.47±7.88, 5 family members, and 14 service providers participated. A total of 72 codes were extracted from all the interviews, which were divided into five main categories of structural factors, behavioral issues, educational characteristics, social support, and functional challenges during the analysis process. A total of twelve subgroups emerged for the five main classes. Conclusion Several underlying factors exist in the path of making comprehensive health centers elderly-friendly, and which will be impossible to achieve this issue without providing the conditions and eliminating the existing challenges. Therefore, the obtained components may help in identifying, and prioritizing needs, and choosing the type of interventions to adapt comprehensive health centers to the needs of the elderly.
Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Aging and Internal Migration in the Counties of Country
Authors:   Department of Migration, Spatial Distribution and Urbanization, National Population Research Institue, Tehran, Iran., Shahbazin Saeedeh , Sasanipour Mohammad ,   Department of Population and Health, National Population Research Institue, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2023

Objectives Considering the migration age pattern and the aging trend in Iran, this study aims to investigate the migration effect on the aging spatial distribution of the country during 2006-2016. Methods & Materials This study is a secondary and descriptive-analytical analysis. The source used is the data of the general population and housing census and the analysis unit is the counties of the country. Pearson correlation and analysis of variance in SPSS software, version 22 were used to analyze the data and geographic information system (GIS) was used to display spatial distribution maps. Results The study of the migration process in the cities showed that the immigrant-first cities have gone towards aging by losing their young population, while the young cities are mostly receiver-migrant. As a result, the proportion of elder cities is increasing every year. The correlation between the net migration rate and the aging index indicates the inverse relationship (-0.363, -0.303, and -0.216) of these two variables during all periods; as the net migration rate increases, the aging index decreases. The results of the analysis of variance also showed the net migration rate at the county level is significantly different (P = 0.000). The spatial distribution also showed that immigrant-first cities in the western and northwestern regions have a higher rate of aging compared to other regions. Conclusion According to the research question, it should be said that the spatial pattern of aging in the population of Iran according to the studied indicators is scattered in clusters and the population of Iran is transitioning from middle age to old age.
A Study on Assessment of Diagnostic Yield of Cell Block, FNAC and Invasive Biopsy in Lung Mass with Effusion
Authors: Dr. Lakhinena Anusha  , Dr. Senapathi Lavanya  , Dr. Vegi Suryanarayana
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Accurate diagnosis of histological subtype is of paramount importance in case of lung malignancy as it leads to variation in treatment and assessment of prognosis. Hence the current study was done to establish the yields of different diagnostic techniques to perform tests in institutes with lesser equipment.
METHODS: prospective observational study performed in 45 patients who presented with pleural effusions with an underlying lung parenchymal mass in department of respiratory medicine, GEMS&H, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh from August 2021 to August 2022 were included in the current study.
RESULTS: During the period of 12 months that is from August 2021 to August 2022 we came across 60 lung mass cases among them 45 presented along with pleural effusion. In them Cell block results were suggestive of malignant effusion in 13 out of 45 cases giving a yield of about 29% whereas the yield of FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) was 53% (24/45) giving a combined yield of 82% from cytological study. Biopsy was conclusive in all the cases with a yield of 100%.
CONCLUSION: The combined yield of cell block and FNAC is high even though in the current study the efficacy of cell block and FNAC is lower to that of biopsy. Core needle biopsy is preferable to traditional cytology procedures, according to the current study, but in locations without the necessary equipment or when a patient is unfit for the treatment, the first line of inquiry should always be pleural fluid cell block and FNAC
The Impact of Subcutaneous Vacuum Suction Drains on Abdominal Wound Complications in Rural Indian Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy
Authors: Dr. Didla Satya Rajakumari  , Dr. Kanna Chandra Varma  , Dr. Simma Indu Simha  , Dr. Mohammed Raziya Sultana Begum  , Dr. Rapaka Ashok Reddy
Published: May 2023

Surgical Site Infection and wound healing are reported more commonly in abdominal surgeries. Wound dehiscence following SSI is a significant concern. Subcutaneous negative suction drainage will reduce the incidence of SSI and wound dehiscence by draining seroma, promoting wound healing.
Objective:
This study's objective is to assess and evaluate the impact of subcutaneous drains on the incidence of surgical site infections following an emergency laparotomy procedure.
Methodology:
A total sample size of 50 patients within the inclusion criteria for 12 months was taken. Patients are followed for 15 days after surgery and are divided into 2 groups as Group A (study group): Emergency surgeries were done with subcutaneous drains. Group B (control group): Emergency surgeries were done without subcutaneous drains. Central randomization was performed.
Results:
50 patients were included in the study, with 25 in each group. Hematoma formation was significantly higher among group B (24.0%) than among group A (4.0%). Seroma formation (p-value =0.03917), SSI rate (p-value =0.039), and wound dehiscence/burst abdomen (p-value =0.0415) were more in group B than in group A. The mean wound healing time (days) and mean hospital stay (days) were significantly more in group B.
Conclusion:
Surgical site infection is commonly due to abdominal cavity infection rather than nosocomial infection. The subcutaneous suction drainage tube is an effective method of abdominal wall closure in cases of peritonitis compared to conventional primary skin closure without drain as it significantly reduces the incidence of wound infection, dehiscence, wound secondary suturing and duration of hospital stay in SSI.
Analytical Study of Different Parameters of Antenna for Wireless Networks
Authors: Amrita Kumari  , Dr. K. B. Singh  , Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we studied about Wireless networks which is a relatively new and promising key technology for next generation wireless networking that have recently attracted both the academic and industrial interest. Their popularity comes from the fact that they are self-organized, self-configurable and easily adaptable to different traffic requirements and network changes. The high-capacity needs of the access nodes which have to forward the accumulated traffic of their underling users. They have to cope with the delay and other strict quality-of-service (QoS) requirements of the end user applications. They must provide a large enough effective communication range to ensure that no APs (or groups of APs) are isolated from the Internet gateways. In order to satisfy the above requirements, a range of novel techniques has to be exploited. Such technology enablers include but not limited to multi-hopping, various multiple antennas techniques and novel medium access control (MAC) and routing algorithms.
Upcoming Threats in Cyber-Security
Authors: Shruti Sudhir Shinde  , Gauri Ansurkar
Published: May 2023

As technology advances rapidly, the cyber-security field is constantly facing new threats. All the world is running over networks. Cyber-security is adapting new changes and grows exponentially with real-time. Cybercriminals are constantly adapting and finding innovative ways to exploit vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and devices. From artificial intelligence (AI)-powered attacks to breaches of supply chains, cyber-security threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace. To protect sensitive data, ensure business continuity, and protect against potential financial and reputational damage as organizations increasingly rely on digital technology to conduct their business. It is important for us to stay vigilant and proactively address these emerging threats. This introduction examines some of the upcoming cyber-security threats that are expected to pose significant challenges in the near future and highlights the need for robust cyber-security measures to effectively mitigate these risks.
A Comparative Study of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques for Stock Market Prediction
Authors: Aditya Ramakant Chandanshive  , Prof. Gauri Ansurkar
Published: May 2023

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for stock market prediction has gained increasing attention in recent years, and the Indian stock market is no exception. In this paper, we present a comparative study of three AI techniques, namely, Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Support Vector Machines (SVMs), and Random Forests (RFs), for Indian stock market prediction. The study is based on historical data of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty 50 index from 2000 to 2021. The performance of the techniques is evaluated using various metrics such as Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), and Directional Accuracy (DA). Our results show that ANNs outperform both SVMs and RFs in terms of prediction accuracy and DA for the Indian stock market.
AI and Robotics: Designing Intelligent and Adaptive Robots for Industrial Automation
Authors: Abuzar Yaqoob Mulla  , Gauri Ansurkar
Published: May 2023

Intelligent and adaptive robots have emerged as a key technology for industrial automation, offering the ability to improve efficiency, quality, and flexibility in manufacturing and other industrial applications. This paper provides an overview of the design considerations for intelligent and adaptive robots, including sensor selection and integration, control algorithms and machine learning techniques, human-robot interaction design, and safety considerations. We present case studies from various industries, highlighting the benefits and challenges of using intelligent and adaptive robots in industrial automation. Finally, we discuss the challenges and future directions of intelligent and adaptive robots in industrial automation, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of traditional automation techniques and outlining the impact of these robots on the future of work and society.
Segmenting Clients using Machine Learning to get the Best Leads in an E-Commerce Business
Authors: B Ravinder Reddy  , S Rohith  , V Sai Vamshi  , O Dheeraj
Published: May 2023

Customer segmentation is an essential part of modern marketing strategy, as it enables businesses to effectively tailor their marketing efforts and customize their consumer communication. Machine learning algorithms offer a powerful tool for automating the process of customer segmentation by analyzing large amounts of data about customer behavior and identifying patterns that can be used to group customers into segments. We present our experiments and findings for predicting the segment of a customer. We use the Tensorflow library in Python for Machine Learning combined with Pandas for Data frame Manipulation and experiment with various clustering models, including traditional Machine Learning algorithms.
Empirical Study on Wireless Multimedia & Mesh Ad-Hoc Network
Authors: Avinash Kumar  , Dr. K. B. Singh  , Dr. A. R. Tripathy
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we present about the construction of a wireless multimedia & mesh ad-hoc network needs to go across the mixed environment with the indoor, the wall-penetration, and the outdoor condition. This paper presents contribution to address the system design aspects of a multimedia enabled network based on IEEE 802.11g ad-hoc mode. There are distinct differences between indoor and outdoor environment and penetrating he walls stressed the system limit of the 802.11g ad-hoc mode. Therefore, routing decisions should be made intelligently with the environmental respect to maximize the bandwidth support on the end-to-end paths. One of the biggest issues in routing is providing adequate connectivity whiles calling the network. IEEE 802.16 employs TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) as the access method and the policy for selecting scheduled links in a given time slot will definitely impact the system performance. We propose a collision-free centralized scheduling algorithm for IEEE 802.16 based Wireless Mesh Networks (WMN) to provide high-quality wireless multimedia services. We design a relay strategy for the mesh nodes in a transmission tree, taking special considerations on fairness, channel utilization and transmission delay
Impact of Adaptive Mean Filter as the Preprocessing Stage of Histopathological Image Classification of Breast Tumor Using Transfer Learning VGG16 for Various Magnifications
Authors: Daniel S. Wangsaputra  , Choirul Anam  , Kusworo Adi  , Ariij Naufal
Published: May 2023

This study assesses the impact of using an Adaptive Mean Filter (AMF) as a preprocessing stage for classification of breast tumor histopathological images at various magnifications. The histopathological image was converted from red-green-blue (RGB) into grayscale before AMF is applied. In this study, AMF was performed with kernel sizes of 3 × 3 and 5 × 5 pixels. The datasets were extracted using transfer learning VGG16 before being classified using Bagging classifier. To obtain unbiased performance of the model, stratified K fold cross-validation with K = 10 was used. The dataset was divided into K-equal-sized folds. For each fold, the model was trained on the remaining K-1 folds then evaluated on the held-out fold. This process was repeated K times, with each fold used once as the validation set. The accuracy of the model was then averaged over the K folds to estimate its generalization performance. The AMF with a kernel size of 3 × 3 pixels improves the multi-class classification accuracy for magnifications of 40× and 200×, resulting in accuracy increases of 0.20% and 0.89%, respectively. However, at a magnification of 100×, the model's performance decreases. While the use of AMF with a kernel size of 3 × 3 pixels did not raise the accuracy at magnification 400×, it resulted in a lower standard deviation by 0.24%. In binary-class classification, the use of the AMF with a kernel size of 3 × 3 pixels improves accuracy by 1.10% for magnification 40× and by 0.85% for magnification 200×. However, when implemented at magnifications of 100× and 400×, the AMF filter results in decreased performance. In conclusion, the use of the AMF with a kernel size of 3 × 3 pixels as a preprocessing stage for the histopathological image classification of breast tumor has shown to have a positive impact on the accuracy of multi-class and binary-class classifications for magnifications of 40× and 200×, but not for magnifications of 100× and 400×. The results also indicate that the use of AMF filter can reduce the standard deviation compared to without AMF for some magnifications. However, caution should be considered when applying the AMF filter, as it can decrease the model performance in some cases.
Effectual Cryptography Approaches for Cloud Storage Image Encryption
Authors: Mamta Khanchandani  , Dr. Sanjay Buch
Published: May 2023

In recent years and with the great progress of the use of cloud computing and their uses that covered most aspects of modern life as well as provide a variety of services, such as the formation of computing resources, cost control, sustainability, mobility and service flexibility. However, there are challenges to cloud computing, the most important of which is data security and transmission. Cryptographic is the science of protecting data by converting data (plain text) into an incomprehensible format (cipher text) for unauthorized individuals through the use of mathematical techniques. This paper provides work for the most common encryption algorithms that are utilized to encryption of data in cloud computing and presented some of papers that based on the most common cryptographic techniques such as DES, 3DES, Blowfish, AES, RSA, D-H, ECC and others. This way paves the way for finding the suitable encryption algorithm to protect the data in the cloud environment. The AES outperforms the other algorithms in term of encryption time.
Physico chemical analysis of a pond water at the bank of which crackers are exploded during Chhath puja in Bihar.
Authors: Praduman Sharma  , S. C. Shankaram
Published: May 2023

To assess the magnitude of degradation of water of a rural pond near a temple, where fire crackers are every year exploded at the occasion of Dipawali and Chhath Puja in Bihar, the physico-chemical analysis was done before and after the festival. Water sample of the pond was collected and experiments like determination of total dissolved substances, the electrical conductivity, total alkalinity, presence of chlorides, sulphide, elements like magnesium, iron, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, calcium, nitrate etc. were analyzed per the standard methods mentioned in the book. For calculation of dissolved oxygen, water sample was fixed at the point of collection of water. Similarly, free carbon dioxide was also determined of pH was observed at the site of the pond. Findings of the present work clearly revealed that there were discrepancies in the data for all parameters selected for study. For study, before and next day of the festival where countless fire crackers were exploded at the bank. This indicated that the residues of the fire crackers formed after explosion. Finally cause down in the pond water along with the dew drops as this festival is celebrated in winter where dew formation takes place.
A Novel Image Encryption Algorithm Using DNA Cryptography
Authors: B.V.V.H. Chandra Sekhar  , P. Gayathri Reddy  , U. Mohan Rama Subramanyam  , A. Akhila Reddy  , M. Bhuvana
Published: May 2023

Many different technologies are used to encode and decode photos. However, the DNA cryptography method is the most significant of all of these. The study of DNA computing has given rise to a brand-new instinctive cryptographic field called DNA cryptography. Data transfers in today's environment require the highest level of security because they can be insecure. To safeguard the data from unauthorized recipients, our picture encryption technology either modifies the original image's pixels or inserts information inside them using the image as a cover. The image's pixels are transformed into DNA molecules of the form A C G T before being shared with recipients, who may then use decryption techniques to access the data.
Analyzing Relevant Regulations and the logistics services in Vietnam
Authors: Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Xuan  , Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy  , Dr. Nguyen Trong Diep
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This research paper aims to present Analyzing Relevant Regulations and the logistics services in Vietnam. Ronald Hballou, Stephen Mgilbert, Ashok, Yukherjee (2000) suggests that supply chain is an emerging term that emphasizes the interaction between marketing, logistics and production. Method: The panel approach allows the authors to explore the heterogeneity in data across countries. Fixed effects (FE) and random effects (RE) models were used to estimate the model. Findings: The estimated results of the FTA variable show that participation in free trade agreements has a positive impact on Vietnam's exports when this coefficient is positive, however this positive result is insignificant. Because of statistical significance, this study discontinued analyzing the effect of the free trade agreement variable.
The Efficiency of the Logistics Global Supply Chain Activities and Analysis of Related Rules and Regulations
Authors: Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Xuan  , Dinh Tran Ngoc Huy  , Dr. Nguyen Trong Diep  , Pham Hung Nhan
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This research paper aims to determine the factors affecting the efficiency and logistics performance index (LPI) of Vietnam's exports to foreign partners during 2018-2022 are due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Theoretical Framework: Based on the primary factors affecting the efficiency and performance of global supply chain activities in logistics for Vietnam's exports, including practical impact and logistics results of enterprises in Vietnam. Based on the primary factors affecting the efficiency and performance of global supply chain activities in logistics for Vietnam's exports, including (1). Customs efficiency (speed, simplicity and predictability of customs clearance procedures) (2). Quality of infrastructure related to trade and transport, including Roads, railways, ports, airports, warehouses and information technology ...(3). The level of ease when arranging to transport import and export goods with competitive prices (costs such as warehousing fees, port fees, tolls ... ) (4). Capacity and quality of logistics service providers ... (5). Ability to track and trace shipments. (6). Timeliness of the shipment to the destination within the specified time limit. The practical impact and logistics results of enterprises in Vietnam. Method: The panel approach allows the authors to explore the heterogeneity in data across countries. Fixed effects (FE) and random effects (RE) models were used to estimate the model. Then, the Hausman test is carried out to decide which model is appropriate. The data were collected from 240 observations from Vietnam and 80 major export partner countries of Vietnam. Findings: The research results show that the cost, time and capacity of providing logistics services have the most significant impact on Vietnam's exports. Practical & social implications: Overall, to increase the efficiency and logistics efficiency of enterprises. The Vietnamese Government needs to cooperate and propose ideas to partner countries to improve logistics activities for exports from Vietnam. Logistics is beginning to play an increasingly important role in the competitiveness of economies. Originality values: This study also confirms the sustainability of the extended gravity model using OLS and RE methods by substituting different variables for the country's logistics efficiency and solving the endogenous problem in the model while applying the regression method to industrial variables. We find that an 1% improvement in Vietnam's logistics would increase Vietnam's exports by 1.443%, and an 1% improvement in a partner country’s performance would help promote Vietnam's exports to this country by 0.546%.
La posición anatómica del apéndice vermiforme y su morfometría en relación con la extensión del mesoapéndice: un estudio en cadáveres frescos
Authors: Aragão José Aderval , Aragão Iapunira Catarina Sant’Anna , Aragão Felipe Matheus Sant’Anna , Lourenço Bárbara Costa , Kuhn Caio Siqueira , Munaretto Giovanna Freitas , Guerra Danilo Ribeiro , Feitosa Vera Lúcia Correa , Reis Francisco Prado
Published: May 2023

Introducción: el Apéndice Vermiforme (AV) es un órgano altamente variable, siendo un enigma para el cirujano en cuanto a su posición, tamaño y sintomatología. El diagnóstico rápido y preciso para el tratamiento adecuado de la apendicitis aguda no solo depende de los síntomas, sino también del conocimiento de las variaciones en su posición anatómica. Objetivo: determinar la ocurrencia de la posición anatómica del AV en cadáveres frescos, su relación con el mesoapéndice y la morfometría. Material y método: se examinaron los Apéndices Vermiformes (AV) de 50 cadáveres frescos, se estudiaron los aspectos morfológicos y la morfometría de los AV, tales como: posición, longitud y diámetro del apéndice, además de la longitud del mesoapéndice y si ocupaba toda la longitud del apéndice longitud del apéndice. Los datos morfométricos se realizaron con un pie de rey digital con una precisión de 0,01 mm. Resultado: de los 50 cadáveres autopsiados durante el estudio, 44 ​​(88%) eran del sexo masculino y seis (12%) del sexo femenino. La edad osciló entre 14 y 80 años, con una media de 36,8 años. En cuanto al biotipo, el 44% (22) eran atléticos, el 32% (16) leptosómicos y el 24% (12) pícnicos. El AV se ubicó en seis posiciones diferentes, siendo las posiciones pélvica y retrocecal las más prevalentes. El mesoapéndice ocupaba, en el 92% de los casos, toda la longitud de la AV. Conclusión: la posición más frecuente del AV fue el tipo pélvico. El conocimiento de la posición anatómica del apéndice y del mesoapéndice completo en la población puede contribuir significativamente a mejorar el diagnóstico clínico precoz de la apendicitis y, consecuentemente, a reducir la morbilidad.
A posição anatômica do apêndice vermiforme e sua morfometria em relação a extensão do mesoapêndice: estudo em cadáveres frescos
Authors: Aragão José Aderval , Aragão Iapunira Catarina Sant’Anna , Aragão Felipe Matheus Sant’Anna , Lourenço Bárbara Costa , Kuhn Caio Siqueira , Munaretto Giovanna Freitas , Guerra Danilo Ribeiro , Feitosa Vera Lúcia Correa , Reis Francisco Prado
Published: May 2023

Introdução: o Apêndice Vermiforme (AV) é um órgão altamente variável, sendo um enigma para o cirurgião quanto à sua posição, tamanho e sintomatologia. O diagnóstico rápido e preciso para o tratamento adequado da apendicite aguda, não apenas depende dos sintomas, mas também do conhecimento das variações de sua posição anatômica. Objetivo: determinar a ocorrência da posição anatômica do AV em cadáveres frescos, sua relação com o mesoapêndice e morfometria. Material e método: foram examinados os apêndices vermiformes (AVs) de 50 cadáveres frescos, estudados os aspectos morfológicos e a morfometria dos AVs, como: posição, comprimento e diâmetro do apêndice, além do comprimento do mesoapêndice e se este ocupava toda a extensão do comprimento do apêndice. Os dados morfométricos foram realizados com um paquímetro digital de precisão de 0,01 mm. Resultado: dos 50 cadáveres autopsiados durante o estudo, 44 (88%) eram do sexo masculino e seis (12%) do feminino. A idade variou de 14 a 80 anos, com média de 36,8 anos. Em relação ao biótipo, 44% (22) eram atléticos, 32% (16) leptossômicos e 24% (12) pícnicos. O AV estava localizado em seis posições diferentes, sendo as posições pélvica e retrocecal as mais prevalentes. O mesoapêndice ocupava, em 92% dos casos, toda a extensão do comprimento do AV. Conclusão: a posição mais frequente do AV foi a do tipo pélvico. O conhecimento a respeito da posição anatômica do apêndice e do mesoapêndice completo na população pode contribuir significativamente para melhorar o diagnóstico clínico precoce da apendicite e, consequentemente, reduzir a morbidade.
Micronúcleos: Actualización del papel en la inestabilidad genética, inflamación, envejecimiento y cáncer. Revisión panorámica.
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Unidad Académica de Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna II, Laboratorio de Evaluación de Genotóxicos. Zapopan, Jalisco, México, Torres-Bugarín Olivia , Arias-Ruiz Luis Felipe ,   Universidad Autónoma Guadalajara,  Asociación Científica de Genética y Toxicología, (ACTG). Zapopan, Jalisco, México.,   Hospital y Fundación Médica Sur.  Departamento de Anatomía Patológica. Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, México.
Published: May 2023

La integridad del genoma es esencial para la salud y la continuidad de las especies. Los micronúcleos son biomarcadores de genotoxicidad, y protagonistas de inestabilidad y caos genético. Un micronúcleo o cuerpo de Howell-Jolly, contiene DNA independiente del núcleo, este se origina por retraso anafásico, cuya membrana es inestable y proclive a romperse sin reparación. El DNA contenido en estas estructuras puede condensarse, replicarse, dividirse, no obstante, de manera asincrónica al material genético nuclear, incluso puede sufrir de cromotripisis y reincorporarse al núcleo, lo cual provoca caos genético y con ello cáncer. Por otro lado, si el DNA del micronúcleo es liberado al citosol, desencadena la respuesta inflamatoria crónica, senescencia y apoptosis. Entonces, es vital detectar oportunamente a individuos susceptibles al daño genómico, lo cual permitiría priorizar la atención profiláctica. Por tanto, el objetivo fue hacer una revisión descriptiva sobre algunos de los modelos más empleados e innovadores en la prueba de micronúcleos y los avances celulares y moleculares, en el conocimiento de estas estructuras, así como sus efectos a la salud, para delinear una perspectiva y proponerlos como alternativa preventiva de fácil ejecución en la detección de individuos vulnerables a genotóxicos. Se buscaron artículos en MEDLIANE publicados en los años 2000-2023, que incluían los términos “micronuclei uses and causes” y “micronuclei causes and consecuences”. La inclusión final se determinó después de la revisión de los resúmenes y el posterior análisis del texto completo; se dejaron de incluir artículos una vez que fueron repetitivas las aportaciones.
A report of wars in Glamorgan: evidence of damage, wreckage, and heritage?
Authors: Moreira Fontes Millena
Published: May 2023

Glamorgan is a historic county of Wales, limited south and west by the Bristol Channel, in which defensive structures are a frequent and a persistent topic regarding its heritage and history. Apart from Wales numerous castles, hillforts and fortifications, the country has also relics from the Great War and the Second World War. Several of them lost or demolished, however many of them still endure. Then, what role those remaining relics play on society? It is common to accept that the purpose of them was self-protective, providing defence from attack during raids and warfare. However, when conflicts and war are past and people’s interest in their history and heritage is progressively increasing through the years, how did Wales manage those remains and what do they mean? Some have argued that maintaining or conserving military remains is dependent on future management by the government and that it demands a deliberate re-framing of history. Based on those facts, this article has the objective to show and discuss evidence of damage, wreckage and defeat over time caused by war in the historic county of Glamorgan. As means to achieve it, significant use of maps and pictures will show the extent of damage and, individual case studies will be considered throughout this article to contribute to the discussion of different types of heritage and stories lost over time.
Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Siswa Berbasis Pendekatan Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Untuk Memfasilitasi Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
Authors: Liwu Efonius Piter , Son Aloisius Loka , Disnawati Hermina
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan mendeskripsikan kevalidan dan kepraktisan Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) berbasis pendekatan Pendidikan Matematika Realistik untuk memfasilitasi kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa dalam membelajarkan materi Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel (SPLDV). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development. Model pengembangan yang digunakan adalah model 4D, meliputi define, design, develop, dessiminate. Namun pada penelitian ini peneliti hanya melakukan penelitian sampai pada tahap develop. Untuk mengetahui kevalidan LKS yang dikembangkan dilakukan uji validitas oleh 2 orang ahli materi dan 2 orang ahli media, serta uji kepraktisan yang dilakukan oleh 10 orang siswa SMKS Katolik Kefamenanu dan satu orang guru matematika. Hasil uji validitas oleh ahli materi dan ahli media diperoleh persentase 93,85% dan 92,64% dengan kategori sangat valid. Sedangkan hasil uji kepraktisan terhadap 10 orang siswa dan satu orang guru mata pelajaran matematika diperoleh persentase 94,22% dan 93,33% dengan kategori sangat praktis. Karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa karakteristik dari LKS ini yang disesuaikan dengan pendekatan pendidikan matematika realistik untuk memfasilitasi kemampuan memecahkan masalah, dan dinyatakan sangat valid dan praktis untuk digunakan.