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Definition of the Concept of Administrative Disputes
Authors: Zi Xiaoyi
Published: September 2023

Administrative dispute is a fundamental concept that requires clarification in the realm of administrative law theory. However, there is a lack of well-defined definitions of administrative dispute in this field, and varying perspectives exist. This paper aims to address this gap by establishing a definition of administrative disputes based on four key elements: the subject, object, motivation for formation, and external manifestation of such disputes. By doing so, this paper seeks to make a modest contribution to the prevention and resolution of administrative disputes.
"Cyber Pet Raising": A Study on the Internet Community of Interest from the Perspective of Post-subcultural
Authors: Liu Wenkai , Ding Zhibo
Published: September 2023

As a spiritual home for contemporary youth, the emergence of the community of "Cyber pet raising" has important cultural significance. From the perspective of post-subcultural theory, this paper studies the social media presentation of "Cyber pet raising" members, and concludes that technological and cultural factors lay the foundation for the formation of the community, and through the establishment of intimate relationships, sharing and interaction, and identity, the community can be operated and developed. However, in the cyber virtual space, members become more mobile, and style of the community is no longer obvious, shifting from a collective grand narrative to individual emotional experience and identity.
The Beauty and Poverty of Humanity in Shen Congwen's Writing on the World of Xiangxi
Authors: Liu Jie
Published: September 2023

Shen Congwen's articles have always been described as the beauty of human feelings in the western Hunan world, away from the humble human nature of the city, and return to the beauty of human nature itself. But is Shen Congwen's writing, especially on the human nature in the world of western Hunan, so one-sided and simple that he loses the true nature of human nature and becomes a lack of human nature?
"İKLİM DEĞİŞİKLİĞİNİN İÇSU EKOSİSTEMLERİ VE SULAK ALANLAR ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİLERİNİN ANALİZİ İÇİN BİR MODEL ÖNERİSİ"
Authors: ERTÜRK Ali
Published: September 2023

"Climate change has begun to make its impact felt significantly in recent years and many studies have been conducted to reveal the effects of climate change on water resources. The majority of these studies focused primarily on the change in the amount of water and these changes were put forward numerically as much as possible. Climate change is expected to have significant effects on aquatic ecosystems as it may change the average amount of water entering wetlands and inland water ecosystems throughout the year and the seasonal distribution of water input. There are also changes in the temperature and quality of the water entering the inland water ecosystems from the basins. However, changes in air temperature can also affect aquatic ecosystems by causing changes in the water budget and water temperature of aquatic ecosystems. Since changes in ecosystems will also change the ecosystem’s responses to external factors, statistical methods such as regression analysis or stationary time series analysis on existing data will be insufficient to reveal the effects of climate change. While climate change can be a significant pressure for wetlands and other inland water ecosystems, they are also under other pressures, such as changes in water consumption (for example water withdrawals) and changes in pollutant loads reaching the system. For this reason, it is important to develop calculation methods and tools that can separately reveal the effects of climate change, which is a global pressure, and other mostly local pressures on aquatic ecosystems for the correct management of aquatic ecosystems. In this chapter, the characteristics of the simulation models to be developed for this purpose will be revealed and by taking into account these characteristics an analytical simulation model will be proposed that can separately reveal the effects of climate change on wetland and inland water ecosystems in the presence of other pressures, taking into account these features."
حقوق المهاجرين واللاجئين بالمغرب بين الحلول الاستراتيجية والاستثنائية
Authors: زعنون عبد الرفيع
Published: September 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تتبع مستويات وحدود إعمال البعد الحقوقي في سياسات الهجرة واللجوء ورصد تأثيراتها على أوضاع المهاجرين واللاجئين بالمغرب في ضوء تقارير السلطات الحكومية والمنظمات الدولية، ولذلك فقد تم الاستناد أساسا على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي للوقوف على مدى استحضار البرامج المنفذة خلال عشرية 2013-2023 للاستحقاقات الحقوقية، ولتحليل الفجوة القائمة بين الإطار المعياري لحقوق الإنسان وبين الممارسة. تخلص الدراسة إلى تأكيد التأثير السلبي للتذبذب الذي طبع سياسات الهجرة على الحقوق الأساسية للمهاجرين واللاجئين، فالافتقار إلى استراتيجية متكاملة عزز المقاربة الانتقائية لقضية حيوية تحتاج معالجتها إلى تخطيط شمولي وتشاركي يستحضر الحد الأدنى من المتطلبات الحقوقية. وتثبت الدراسة أن التمكين المستدام لحقوق المهاجرين لا يتحقق بمجرد تعديلات جزئية لسياسات الهجرة، بل بتوخي أقصى قدر من المماثلة بين الحقوق المخولة للمواطنين والأجانب طبقا للمقتضيات الدستورية ولالتزامات المغرب الدولية، مع وضع الضمانات الضرورية للموازنة بين المتطلبات الداخلية والخارجية في تدبير شؤون الهجرة واللجوء.
Difference between genders in attitudes toward ethics in digital business. Evidence from Croatia
Authors: Benjak Ivana , Mandarić Doroteja , Hunjet Anica
Published: September 2023

As organizations grapple with the transformative implications of business digitization, the intricate interplay between technological progress, sustainable development, and ethical responsibilities becomes increasingly apparent. This article explores the influence of gender diversity on business ethics within the digital environment. An elevated perspective, infused with an ethical approach embracing gender diversity, leads to a deeper and more holistic understanding of these multifaceted dynamics, poised to inform, and guide decisions over the long term. Research investigating the ethical inclinations of men and women in the business and digital realm reveals a noteworthy trend: women attribute higher importance to ethical standards in digital business compared to men. Women tend to exhibit a stronger moral inclination and are more attuned to unethical practices, particularly in the context of the challenges and complexities accompanying digital transition. The study uncovers that women display a lower tolerance for unethical behavior, including negotiation strategies, underscoring their more pronounced ethical stance. This discrepancy is attributed to women's deeper integration of morality into their self-identities, fostering heightened sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics and emotions, while men lean towards an independent and less reliant self-perception. Such gender-based disparities have the potential to significantly impact organizational leadership dynamics. However, it is crucial to refrain from overgeneralizing and assuming that male employees engage in unethical conduct more frequently than their female counterparts, particularly in contexts that prioritize moral leadership principles. Moreover, it is noteworthy that financial incentives possess the capacity to compromise the ethical compass of individuals, irrespective of gender. Still, gender plays a pivotal role in shaping ethical decisions, irrespective of whether they are made within a personal or corporate setting.
Resistência para além dos arquétipos
Authors: Alves Martins Nilciana
Published: September 2023

Este texto surge da necessidade de reconhecer determinadas trajetórias de vida como experiências que, ao serem apuradas, podem contribuir para a ampliação de nossos horizontes conceituais e práticos em relação às ações que podem ser compreendidas como parte de uma política radical anarquista. Revisitando a perspectiva de Emma Goldman, com base em uma metodologia pensada para a história intelectual e política, destacaremos suas possíveis contribuições para o desenvolvimento de um ativismo que busca promover formas de vida mais autônomas. Ao examinar os vestígios deixados por Goldman, torna-se evidente o caráter itinerante do anarquismo e sua contribuição para um ativismo intrinsecamente vinculado às concepções de corpo e vida como formas de resistência.
Pós-anarquismo e política radical hoje
Authors: Newman Saul , Côrtes Grego Luísa
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo pretende discutir o sentido do pós-anarquismo, entendido não como uma corrente posterior ao anarquismo clássico do século XIX, e sim como uma orientação teórica contemporânea que, criticando o universalismo, o humanismo e o progressismo das concepções tradicionais do anarquismo, seja capaz de representar uma chave de leitura ontológica para a política radical atual. Para tanto, são revisitadas as polêmicas entre marxismo e anarquismo, bem como efetivada uma leitura an-árquica de autores pós-estruturalistas, a exemplo de Jacques Rancière.
Use of endolumenal functional lumen imaging probe in investigating paediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders
Authors: White Emily , Mutalib Mohamed
Published: September 2023

Investigating gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders relies on diagnostic tools to assess muscular contractions, peristalsis propagation and the integrity and coordination of various sphincters. Manometries are the gold standard to study the GI motor function but it is increasingly acknowledged that manometries do not provide a complete picture in relation to sphincters competencies and muscle fibrosis. Endolumenal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) an emerging technology, uses impedance planimetry to measure hollow organs cross sectional area, distensibility and compliance. It has been successfully used as a complementary tool in the assessment of the upper and lower oesophageal sphincters, oesophageal body, the pylorus and the anal canal. In this article, we aim to review the uses of EndoFLIP as a tool to investigate GI motility disorders with a special focus on paediatric practice. The majority of EndoFLIP studies were conducted in adult patients but the uptake of the technology in paediatrics is increasing. EndoFLIP can provide a useful complementary data to the existing GI motility investigation in both children and adults.
Gastrointestinal and nutritional care in pediatric neuromuscular disorders
Authors: Dipasquale Valeria , Morello Rossella , Romano Claudio
Published: September 2023

Investigating gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders relies on diagnostic tools to assess muscular contractions, peristalsis propagation and the integrity and coordination of various sphincters. Manometries are the gold standard to study the GI motor function but it is increasingly acknowledged that manometries do not provide a complete picture in relation to sphincters competencies and muscle fibrosis. Endolumenal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) an emerging technology, uses impedance planimetry to measure hollow organs cross sectional area, distensibility and compliance. It has been successfully used as a complementary tool in the assessment of the upper and lower oesophageal sphincters, oesophageal body, the pylorus and the anal canal. In this article, we aim to review the uses of EndoFLIP as a tool to investigate GI motility disorders with a special focus on paediatric practice. The majority of EndoFLIP studies were conducted in adult patients but the uptake of the technology in paediatrics is increasing. EndoFLIP can provide a useful complementary data to the existing GI motility investigation in both children and adults.
Transient hyperphosphatasemia in a toddler with COVID-19 infection: A case report and literature review
Authors: Sukhupanyarak Pemiga , Phatarakijnirund Voraluck
Published: September 2023

Investigating gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders relies on diagnostic tools to assess muscular contractions, peristalsis propagation and the integrity and coordination of various sphincters. Manometries are the gold standard to study the GI motor function but it is increasingly acknowledged that manometries do not provide a complete picture in relation to sphincters competencies and muscle fibrosis. Endolumenal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) an emerging technology, uses impedance planimetry to measure hollow organs cross sectional area, distensibility and compliance. It has been successfully used as a complementary tool in the assessment of the upper and lower oesophageal sphincters, oesophageal body, the pylorus and the anal canal. In this article, we aim to review the uses of EndoFLIP as a tool to investigate GI motility disorders with a special focus on paediatric practice. The majority of EndoFLIP studies were conducted in adult patients but the uptake of the technology in paediatrics is increasing. EndoFLIP can provide a useful complementary data to the existing GI motility investigation in both children and adults.
COMMON AND RARE LOWER PLIOCENE AGGLUTINATED FORAMINIFERS OF PIEDMONT (NORTHWESTERN ITALY): DISTRIBUTION, TAXONOMY AND PALEOENVIRONMENT
Authors: VIOLANTI DONATA
Published: September 2023

Agglutinated foraminiferal taxa from five stratigraphic sections and eightheen small outcrops of Lower Pliocene deposits were quantitatively analyzed for paleoenvironmental purposes. The studied area is located in Piedmont, northwestern Italy, and includes the northeastern Monferrato, the southern margins of the Turin Hill, the Astigiano, the Albese and part of the Langhe. Studied samples were mainly collected in the marine Argille Azzurre (AA) Formation, and cover a time interval ranging from the MPl1 zone to the MPl4a subzone in the Pliocene Mediterranean Foraminiferal Zonation. Most of the agglutinated assemblages are dominated, or exclusively made, by calc-agglutinated infaunal species of elongated tapered or subcylindrical shape, mainly represented by Bigenerina nodosaria and Martinottiella communis. The deep-water infaunal Cylindroclavulina rudis, Eggerella bradyi and Martinottiella perparva characterized the open-sea basinal facies deposited in the central part of the Piedmont region during the earliest Pliocene. These taxa progressively decreased in abundance until to disappear, and were replaced in the upper silty succession by shelf taxa, dominated by Bannerella gibbosa and Textularia aciculata. In particular, T. aciculata showed its highest abundances in infralittoral to shallow circalittoral muddy sediments of probable fluvial origin, widespread in the Astigiano area, and could be suggested as a typical species of shallow marine delta deposits. Among the 42 agglutinated species here determined, Cyclammina cancellata and Reophax scorpiurus were seldom reported in previous works, Ammobaculites agglutinans, Ammoscalaria spp., Cribrostomoides subglobosus subglobosus, Haplophragmoides canariensis, Psammosphaera spp., and Psammolingulina papillosa were not previously found. The occurrence of these rare taxa could be the proxy of particular sea-floor conditions during the MPl3 zone, characterized by a locally active bottom circulation and mesotrophic waters.
Per il "Quaderno di traduzioni" di Montale. La prima stampa dei "Frammenti di una riduzione del Midsummer-Night’s Dream" di Shakespeare
Authors: Tatasciore Enrico
Published: September 2023

Il saggio ricostruisce l’occasione e la storia testuale dei Frammenti di una riduzione del Midsummer-Night’s Dream (Quaderno di traduzioni, 1948). Montale collaborò, traducendo le parti in versi, alla versione italiana preparata da Paola Ojetti per la messinscena di Max Reinhardt, in occasione del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino del 1933. Non venne tuttavia accreditato come autore: il suo contributo si ricava dal quaderno di regia di Reinhardt e dal libretto di scena, che qui si analizzano come testimoni della versione del Maggio. Si offre infine l’edizione critica dei frammenti.
Montale’s Quaderno di traduzioni. The Frammenti di una riduzione del Midsummer-Night’s Dreamand their first print
The paper focuses on Montale’s Frammenti di una riduzione del Midsummer-Night’s Dream (Quaderno di traduzioni, 1948), and analyses their drawing up circumstances and textual history. Montale helped Paola Ojetti to translate the play for Max Reinhardt’s staging, on the occasion of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 1933. He translated the verse sequences, but was not credited as author. One can read his translation in Reinhardt’s promptbook and in the booklet of the show, which are here considered as textual witnesses of the Maggio version. Lastly, a critical edition of the Frammenti is produced.
Trusting My Gut Feeling: Exploring the Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Depression
Authors: Gordon Peter , Maiden James , Stewart Delarious O. , Jackson Phronie
Published: September 2023

Recent scientific advancements have illuminated the relationship between the gut microbiome and its profound implications on human health. Beyond its traditional roles in digestion and immunity, the gut microbiome has emerged as a pivotal player in influencing various physiological processes, including those relevant to mental health. Particularly intriguing is the exploration of potential connections between the gut microbiome and depression, a prevalent and debilitating global mental health disorder. This conceptual article explores the multifaceted relationship between the gut microbiome and depression, shedding light on its underlying mechanisms and unveiling its potential implications and recommendations for mental health providers.
Hacia la socialdemocracia en México
Authors: López Tolosa Ignacio Damián , González Ibarra Juan de Dios
Published: September 2023

El presente libro parte de definir la socialdemocracia conforme a sus orígenes y resultados. Analiza las transformaciones nacionales desde una perspectiva histórica —de la guerra de Independencia a la Cuarta Transformación—, y entonces propone para México un modelo socialdemócrata similar al de naciones exitosas como Finlandia, Suecia, Noruega, Dinamarca o Japón. La toma de decisiones desde esta perspectiva asegurará el cambio de comportamiento cultural y pensamiento retrógrado: educar con base en la excelencia nos permitirá construir una transformación socialdemócrata en México. Así se acabará con el vestigio del neoliberalismo, tan corrupto, inseguro, desigual, injusto, invivible… Ahora podremos alcanzar un estilo de vida donde podamos decir que el bienestar, conforme con la socialdemocracia, es de la mayoría de los mexicanos y no solo del 10 % de nosotros.
Unveiling Yoga’s Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being Through Neutrosophic DEMATEL Analysis
Authors:   Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science, October 6th University, Cairo, Egypt, Fakhry Ahmed E. ,   Department of Mathematics, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India,   Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Sharqiyah, Egypt,   Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science, October 6th University, Cairo, Egypt, M. Myvizhi. , Ali Ahmed M. , Abdelhafeez Ahmed
Published: September 2023

Studying the impact of beneficiaries on yoga is the aim of this article. Due to its significance, yoga is extremely important for both mental and physical wellness. Numerous, complicated, and incompatible supporting criteria exist for the impact of yoga. The multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) strategy is an option for resolving this problem. A potent instrument for communicating the significance and influencing factors on others is the Decision-making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) technique. As a result, DEMATEL included neutrosophic sets for system analysis and manipulation. To demonstrate how to defeat this strategy, we also provide several instances.
A New Hybrid Neutrosophic Multi-Criteria Decision Methodology Model for Ranking Risks in International Business Administration
Authors:   Management Department, Applied College, Jazan University, Jazan, KSA, Ageeli Ather Abdulrahman
Published: September 2023

Due to the complexity and unpredictability of today's globalized business world, managing an international business administration (IBAS) is not without its share of risks. The necessity of efficient risk management in international business administrations is highlighted, and a summary of the main hazards that companies encounter when doing business across borders is provided in this paper. The political, economic, legal, cultural, operational, financial, compliance, competitive, environmental, sustainability, and cybersecurity risks are identified and categorized in the paper as the most significant risks in international company administrations. It stresses how important it is to recognize and manage these threats to international corporate success and longevity. This article examines the effects of political risks on international commerce, including political instability, changes in government policy, and trade barriers. It draws attention to economic risks that might have an impact on pricing, profitability, and financial performance, such as swings in exchange rates, inflation, and economic instability. This work applied the neutrosophic set with multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models to rank the risks in IBAS. This paper used the neutrosophic MABAC and neutrosophic COPRAS methods to rank these risks. These methods are compared with the PROMETHEE method. The results show the suggested technique is an effective model to deal with this kind of problem.
Effect of Positive Emotions on the Quality of Life of Chinese College Students
Authors: Hu Ziao , Chen Pengfei , Liu Jiafu
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of positive emotions on the quality of life (QOL) of college students in China using the Positive Emotion Scale (PES, eight items) and The World Health Organization’s Quality-of-Life Brief Scale (WHOQOL-BREF, 24 items) to conduct a questionnaire survey of 961 college students in China. The study’s results show that female college students have significantly higher positive emotions than their male counterparts, but there is no difference in the QOL between men and women. Positive emotions have a significant positive effect on the QOL of Chinese college students. The findings identified the relationship between college students’ positive emotions and QOL, taking gender differences into account.
Greenwashing: A Broken Business Model
Authors: Pedersen Esben Rahbek Gjerdrum , Andersen Kirsti Reitan
Published: September 2023

Is greenwashing a business model? The paper is a conceptual effort to advance the discussions of greenwashing though the lenses of business model thinking. We argue that the business model literature can offer a useful supplement to the existing conceptualisations of greenwashing by linking talk-action disconnects to the broader business architecture. Essentially, greenwashing is considered as a broken business model, which characterizes organisations that deliberately disconnect the promises to the stakeholders (i.e. value proposition) from the underlying business architecture. We also argue that the concept of greenwashing can contribute to the business model literature by drawing attention to organisations with imperfect business architectures, which fail to deliver on the value proposition communicated to their stakeholders. Fundamentally, greenwashing calls attention to the multitude of organisations with limited integration between the individual building blocks of a business model.
Gaya Bahasa pada Video YouTube Sherly Annavita Terkait Isu Aktual Tahun 2022
Authors: Nurhayati Ely , Probowati Andarini Rani
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gaya bahasa yang digunakan Sherly Annavita Rahmi dalam Channel Youtubenya yang membahas terkait isu aktual tahun 2022. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data penelitian berupa kutipan yang mengandung gaya tutur. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik mentranskrip, karena sumber data yang digunakan adalah dokumen lisan, yaitu berupa video dari channel youtube Sherly Annavita dengan mengambil 5 video terkait isu aktual. Teknik analisis data yaitu dimulai dengan menyusun data berdasarkan bulan dipostingnya ke internet, dilanjutkan ke tahap mentranskrip data lisan ke data tulisan, lalu mengidentifikasi data lisan yang termasuk gaya bahasa serta maknanya. Pada tahap terakhir peneliti mengumpulkan data kalimat bergaya bahasa beserta maknanya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, gaya bahasa yang ditemukan sebanyak 44 gaya tutur dari jumlah 15 gaya bahasa. Berdasarkan hasil analisis gaya bahasa yang ditemukan sesuai teori Tarigan (2009) yang mengelompokkan gaya bahasa menjadi empat kelompok hasil analisisnya yang pertama gaya bahasa perbandingan terdapat 4 jenis gaya bahasa diantaranya: 1) gaya bahasa repetisi, 2) gaya bahasa antitesis, 3) gaya bahasa metafora, 4) gaya bahasa tautologi, 5) gaya bahasa simile atau persamaan. Kedua, gaya bahasa pertentangan terdapat 3 jenis gaya bahasa 1) oksimoron, 2) ironi, 3) litotes. Ketiga, gaya bahasa pertautan terdapat 3 gaya bahasa diantaranya 1) pertanyaan eritosis/retoris, 2) eufemisme, 3) metonomia. Keempat, gaya bahasa perulangan diantaranya: 1) anadolfis, 2) efanalepsis, 3) anaphora. Namun terdapat juga penggunaan gaya bahasa persuasif. Adapun berdasarkan hasil analisis peneliti dapat menyimpulkan bahwa gaya bahasa yang sering digunakan penutur adalah gaya bahasa perbandingan serta gaya bahasa pertautan.
Pengaruh Net Profit Margin (NPM), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) dan Return on Equity (ROE) terhadap Harga Saham pada Perusahaan Farmasi yang Terdaftar di Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Tahun 2017-2021
Authors: Indraswari Tutri , Dewi Kartika Sari
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dan mengambil data secara data panel berupa laporan keuangan periode 2017-2021. Sumber data yang diperoleh dari situs Bursa Efek Indonesia (Internet Data Exchange/IDX). Metode penentuan sampel dengan metode purposive sampling, sehingga didapatkan sampel sebanyak 6 perusahaan healthcare. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji asumsi klasik dan pengujian hipotesis dengan metode regresi berganda dengan alat bantu aplikasi Eviews Versi 10.0. Hasil uji hipotesis dari penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: Net Profit Margin terhadap Harga Saham pada uji parsial diperoleh nilai thitung>ttabel (2,212>1,705), yang berarti menunjukan bahwa variabel Net Profit Margin berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Harga Saham. Debt to Equity Rasio terhadap Harga Saham pada uji parsial diperoleh nilai thitung>ttabel (1,723>1,705), yang berarti menunjukan bahwa variabel Debt to Equity Rasio berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Harga Saham. Return on Equity terhadap Harga Saham pada uji parsial diperoleh nilai thitung>ttabel (-1,199>1,705), yang berarti menunjukan bahwa variabel Debt to Equity Rasio tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Harga Saham. Hasil uji simultan pengaruh Net Profit Margin, Debt to Equity Rasio, Return on Equity terhadap Harga Saham diperoleh nilai Fhitung>Ftabel (3,052>2,98), yang berarti menunjukan bahwa pengaruh Net Profit Margin, Debt to Equity Rasio, Return on Equity secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap Harga Saham.
Assessment of Water Quality and Targeted Accumulation of Some Heavy Metals in Different Organs of Fresh Water Fish Ompok bimaculatus in Riverine System of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Akmal Hasnain , Ahmad Shabbir , Akram Iqra
Published: September 2023

Heavy metals are metals that have high-density and are non-biodegradable. Among all pollutants, heavy metal pollution is the most serious. Ompok bimaculatus is a freshwater fish that belongs to cat family. Objective: To estimate concentration of six heavy metals (Copper, Ferric, Cadmium, Chromium, Nickel and Lead) in water, sediments and some organs (gills, fins and muscles) of fish collected from river Ravi. Methods: The accumulation level was recorded through atomic absorption spectrophotometer whereas, physiochemical parameters were also studied through testing water quality. Results: The heavy metal analysis indicated that the level of Fe was maximum in water and sediments followed by Ni and Pb. Other metals, Cu and Cr were also above permissible standards for drinking water. Further metal concentration was lower in bank water of river than in the main stream. The gills have higher metal accumulation level which is most likely due to direct contact with water followed by fins and muscles. The pattern of accumulation was Cadmium < Chromium < Nickel < Cupper < Lead < Ferric in fish organs. Higher concentrations of ALP and ASP than reference value which showed that the metal pollutants had started damaging the fish organs. Conclusions: In conclusion, the accumulation of all studied metals was higher in water and sediments than WHO permission standards. Same was true in the case of studied fish organs. Further, metals also fluctuate the hematological parameters of O. bimaculatus.
Exploring Maternal Health and Pregnancy Practices: A Comprehensive Study Among Pregnant Women
Authors: Shaikh Muhammad Hasnain , Bibi Afsha , Ali Rizwan , Ali Mahboob
Published: September 2023

Maternal health and pregnancy practices are critical to ensuring the well-being of both expectant mothers and their unborn children. Women undergo significant physiological and emotional changes during pregnancy, making adopting appropriate nutrition and healthcare practices essential. Objective: To explore maternal health and pregnancy practices. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Rural Community of Karachi, Pakistan, from August 2022 to January 2023. A total of 100 pregnant women were part of the study. Results: The study shows that around 36% of participants follow a balanced diet during pregnancy, and 47% take prenatal vitamins or iron supplements as recommended. Moreover, 29% prefer home delivery, 81% prefer healthcare facility delivery, and 75% believe home delivery has more complications than healthcare facility delivery. Conclusions: The study reveals that numerous expectant mothers follow advice on a balanced diet and prenatal care. However, a significant number still face challenges in accessing healthcare. Despite a preference for home remedies, most opt for healthcare facility deliveries, showcasing trust in professional assistance. Enhancing healthcare access, prenatal services, and nutritional education could enhance the well-being of both mothers and babies.
Sesquiterpene Lactones as Potential G1/S Phase Cell Cycle Inhibitors: A Molecular Docking Study
Authors: Yousaf Zoufishan , Zaman Aqsa , Ali Muhammad , Khan Muhammad , Ara Chaman , Shakir Hafiz Abdullah , Irfan Muhammad , Khan Bushra Nisar
Published: September 2023

Cell cycle checkpoints play a crucial role in cell division by monitoring the orderly progression of each phase, ensuring accurate completion before advancing to the next stage. They act as quality control mechanisms, pausing the cell cycle when optimal conditions are not met, thereby preventing errors during cell division. Objective: To discover Sesquiterpene Lactones (SLs) as inhibitory compounds targeting Cyclin D1/Cyclin Dependent Kinase 4 (CDK4)- Cyclin Dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) complex and Eukaryotic Transcription Factor 2 protein (E2F-2). Methods: The inhibitory potential of SLs, namely ilicol, eucalyptone, and ascleposide E, was investigated using molecular docking analysis. The docking and visualization of ligand-protein complexes were performed using MGL Tools version 1.5.7, BIOVIA Discovery Studio version 21.1.0, and PyMol version 2.5.2. Additionally, drug likeness and pharmacokinetic properties of SLs were assessed via pkCSM and ADMET analysis. Results: Findings demonstrate that ilicol exhibit most favourable complex with CDK6 having binding energy of –7.8 kCal/mol and inhibition constant 1.81 μM. The visualization of ligand-receptor complexes reveals substantial hydrogen bonding interactions. Conclusions: Current study revealed that novel SLs show favourable drug likeness and promising ADMET profile along with strong inhibitory effect on G1/S regulatory proteins. The potency of SLs is in order of ilicol> ascleposide E>eucalyptone. To further validate the inhibitory effect of ilicol, implementation of comprehensive in vitro and in vivo investigations must be employed for progression of its development as a novel anti-cancer therapeutic.
Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Strengthening Pakistan's Healthcare System
Authors: Mehboob Riffat
Published: September 2023

Pakistan's healthcare system stands at a critical juncture, facing challenges that demand innovative solutions. Among these, the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) emerges as a promising avenue to bridge gaps, enhance service delivery, and transform the healthcare landscape. The collaboration between public and private sectors has the potential to bring together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives, ultimately leading to a more resilient and effective healthcare system.

In a country where public healthcare resources often struggle to meet the demands of a growing population, PPPs offer a strategic approach. Private sector entities, with their operational efficiency and investment capabilities, can inject vitality into the system. The provision of healthcare services, infrastructure development, and technology implementation are areas where PPPs can make a substantial impact. This synergy allows the public sector to leverage the strengths of the private sector while ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services for all citizens.

However, successful PPPs in healthcare necessitate careful planning, transparent frameworks, and clear delineation of roles and responsibilities. Balancing financial viability with social responsibility remains a challenge. It is essential to strike a harmonious equilibrium where the interests of both sectors converge for the greater good. Moreover, effective governance and regulatory oversight are crucial to prevent any compromise on healthcare quality or ethics.

As Pakistan strives to achieve its healthcare development goals, lessons from successful PPP models globally can offer valuable insights. These models emphasize collaboration built on trust, open communication, and a shared vision. By fostering an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, Pakistan can harness the full potential of PPPs to create a healthcare system that is robust, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens.

In conclusion, the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening Pakistan's healthcare system is undeniable. By pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise, both sectors can collectively address the challenges that have long impeded the nation's healthcare progress. A well-structured and ethically sound approach to PPPs can pave the way for a future where quality healthcare services are accessible to all, setting Pakistan on a transformative path toward healthier communities and improved well-being.
A systematic review A Conversational interface agent for the export business acceleration
Authors: Muhammad Bilal Ahmad Jamil  , Duryab Shahzadi
Published: September 2023

Conversational agents, which understand, respond to, and learn from each interaction using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Advanced Dialog Management, and Machine Learning (ML), have become more common in recent years. Conversational agents, also referred to as chatbots, are used to have real-time conversations with individuals. As a result, conversational agents are now being used in a variety of sectors, including those in education, healthcare, marketing, customer assistance, and entertainment. Conversational agents, which are frequently used as chatbots and virtual or AI helpers, show how computational linguistics is used in everyday life. It can be challenging to pinpoint the variables that affect the use of conversational agents for business acceleration and to defend their utility in order to enhance export company. This paper provides a summary of the evolution of conversational agents from a straightforward model to a sophisticated intelligent system, as well as how they are applied in various practical contexts. This study contributes to the body of literature on information systems by contrasting the different conversational agent types based on the export business acceleration interface. This paper also identifies the challenges conversational applications experience today and makes recommendations for further research.
Classification of Microscopic Malaria Parasitized Images Using Deep Learning Feature Fusion
Authors: Asim Muhammad
Published: September 2023

An infectious disease that causes a chronic and potentially life-threatening infection caused by microorganisms of the Plasmodium class, is malaria, or malarial disease. It is critical to detect the presence of Malaria parasites as early as possible to ensure that antimalarial treatment is adequate to cure the particular type of Plasmodium. This is to reduce death rates and to focus on various infections in the event of an adverse outcome. The purpose of this study was to develop an artificial intelligence approach capable of separating parasitized erythrocytes from normal basophilic erythrocytes as well as platelets overlying the red blood cells to overcome the high cost of Ma-laria diagnostic equipment. The tone and texture characteristics of erythrocyte images were extracted using histo-gram thresholds and watershed methods, and then fused with Squeeze Net and ShuffleNet algorithms. The measures included planning, preparing, approving, and testing Deep Convolution Neural Network Segmentation without preparation using a graphic processor unit. A total of 96 percent accuracy and specificity was obtained for the position of malaria in red blood cells based on the results of all of the tests. It has been demonstrated that deep learning can be effective in the field of clinical pathology. This provides new directions for development as well as increasing awareness of researchers in this field.
Identification of Trueperella abortisuis contamination in extended boar semen
Authors: Bussaleu Eva , Althouse Gary
Published: September 2023

Trueperella abortisuis is a gram-positive bacterium that has been previously identified in aborted porcine feti and placentae located in Asia and Europe. Routine microbiological screening of extended boar semen from a US mid-Atlantic stud identified delayed growth of very small white colonies on both brain-heart infusion and sheep-blood agars after 48 to 72 hours incubation at 37°C under aerobic conditions. Isolate identification was performed using matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry, with T abortisuis identified (MALDI biotyper score = 2.103). After storage at 16°C and 72 hours post collection, total and progressive motility parameters had decreased in extended semen samples positive for T abortisuis. Further work is needed to elucidate the role T abortisuis may play in extended boar semen quality, extended semen longevity, and sow reproductive performance.
In vitro fertility of cryopreserved spermatozoa from boars fed diets supplemented with selenium
Authors: Estienne Mark , Whitaker Brian
Published: September 2023

In vitro fertilization rates were determined for cryopreserved spermatozoa from control boars and boars supplemented with selenium from organic or inorganic sources. Percentages of embryos cleaved and becoming blastocysts were greatest (P < .01) for boars fed 0.3 ppm organic selenium. Dietary selenium may improve fertility of cryopreserved boar spermatozoa.
Delayed inflammatory pulmonary syndrome: A distinct clinical entity in the spectrum of inflammatory syndromes in COVID-19 infection?
Authors: Bose Prithviraj , Chacko Binila , Arul Ashwin Oliver , Robinson Vimala Leena , Thangakunam Balamugesh , Varghese George M , Jambugulam Mohan , Lenin Audrin , Peter John Victor
Published: September 2023

Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the dysregulated host response to infection. It is a complex syndrome and is characterized by physiologic, pathologic and biochemical abnormalities in response to an infection. Diagnosis of sepsis is based on history, physical examination and other investigations (including biomarkers) which may help to increase the certainty of diagnosis. Biomarkers have been evaluated in the past for many diseases and have been evaluated for sepsis as well. Biomarkers may find a possible role in diagnosis, prognostication, therapeutic monitoring and anti-microbial stewardship in sepsis. Since the pathophysiology of sepsis is quite complex and is incompletely understood, a single biomarker that may be robust enough to provide all information has not been found as of yet. However, many biomarkers have been studied and some of them have applications at the bedside and guide clinical decision-making. We evaluated the PubMed database to search for sepsis biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and possible role in antibiotic escalation and de-escalation. Clinical trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials were included. Commonly studied biomarkers such as procalcitonin, Soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator (Supar), presepsin, soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1, interleukin 6, C-reactive protein, etc ., have been described for their possible applications as biomarkers in septic patients. The sepsis biomarkers are still an area of active research with newer evidence adding to the knowledge base continuously. For patients presenting with sepsis, early diagnosis and prompt resuscitation and early administration of anti-microbials (preferably within 1 h) and source control are desired goals. Biomarkers may help us in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic monitoring of septic patients. The marker redefining our view on sepsis is yet a mirage that clinicians and researchers continue to chase.
Effectiveness of Guidance Program for Developing Positive Thinking among Students with Learning Disability to Improve the Level of Their Academic Achievement Motivation
Authors: Alrubaian Abdullah , Alqarzaei Lama
Published: September 2023

The study investigated the effectiveness of a positive thinking Guidance program on academic achievement motivation level among female’s students with learning disabilities, and how much this improvement would be extend. The study sample were 16 sixth grade female at Qassim province, divided into two groups (8 students as experimental group, and 8 as control group). The researchers used a number of tools, included a positive thinking guidance program for developing the students with learning difficulties prepared by the researchers, a positive thinking scale, and achievement motivation scale. The results showed the efficacy of the guidance program for developing positive thinking for female students with learning difficulties, and extend this efficacy for a period after finishing the program. The study concluded the importance of apply the positive guidance program with the learning difficulties students at schools to develop academic achievement motivation.
The Association between the Quality of Family Life and the Skills of Coping with Stress Among Gifted Female Students
Authors: Aljadani Rania , Alhafithi Huda , Almohammadi Iman
Published: September 2023

This paper aims to reveal the relationship between the quality of family life and the skills of coping with stress among the study sample of Talented Female Students in the Intermediate and High schools in Saudi Arabia n=167 according to a several demographic variables. It also aims to identify the level of the quality of family life and the most common skill in dealing with stress among the study sample. The researchers used a descriptive statistical approach to analyze data.  In addition, they used the scale of family life quality as well as the scale of skills of coping with stress for talented students. The results of this paper showed that the talented female students have a high degree of both quality of family life and the skills of coping with stress. Moreover, it showed a positive significant relationship between the quality of family life and the skills of coping with stress.  Also, there are statistically significant differences between the talented female students in the level of family life quality for the intermediate school students. However, there are no statistically significant differences between the talented female students in terms of dealing with stress in both intermediate and high school.  Furthermore, there are statistically significant differences in the quality of family life level among talented students for those who have 4 to 6 members in their family.  In contrast, there are no differences among talented students in the skills of coping with stress according to family members.
EFFECTIVE FRAUD DETECTION IN BLOCKCHAIN USING XGBOOST WITH RANDOM FOREST
Authors:   Shri Ram Institute of Technology, Jabalpur, MP., Rao Sandeep
Published: September 2023

To solve the issue of fraud and abnormalities in the Bitcoin network, we offer a model. Here, we classify transactions based on integrated and fraudulent transaction patterns using machine learning methods like XGboost and Random Forest (RF). Then, future incoming transactions are predicted using the trained dataset. To identify fraudulent transactions, the authors use blockchain technology with machine learning algorithms. The proposed model performs a security analysis of the proposed smart contract to show the system's robustness and determines the precision and AUC of the models to gauge accuracy. To guard against assaults and vulnerabilities on the suggested system, the authors additionally suggest an attacker model. Overall, as financial technology advances, the proposed approach seeks to offer a more secure method for spotting fraud in the Bitcoin network. The authors assert that their suggested system's use of machine learning and blockchain technology may successfully identify and stop fraudulent transactions.
A STUDY COMPARING MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING METHODS FOR THE DISCOVERY OF FAKE NEWS IN HEALTH SECTOR USING DIFFERENT DEEP AND SHALLOW METHODS
Authors:   Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shri Ram Institute of Technology, Jabalpur, MP., Rao Prof. Sandeep , Patel Prof. Vivek , Arakh Prof. Rajendra
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT The problem of fake news, which existed even before Internet prevalence, has been made worse by the internet's growth and adoption. If the news is concerning your health, this becomes more urgent. This study suggests Content Based Models (CBM) and Feature Based Models (FBM) as solutions to this problem. The supplied input is what distinguishes the two models. The FBM also takes two readability features as input in addition to the content, whereas the CBM simply accepts news content as an input. Under each category, the effectiveness of two hybrid deep learning approaches, namely CNN-LSTM and CNN- BiLSTM, is compared with five classic machine learning techniques: Decision Tree, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, AdaBoost-Decision Tree, and AdaBoost-Random Forest. The study used the Fake News Healthcare dataset, which included 9581 stories. This extremely unbalanced dataset is balanced using a simple data augmentation technique. The experimental findings show that Feature Based Models outperform Content Based Models in terms of performance. AdaBoost- Random Forest had an F1 Score of 98.9%, while the Hybrid CNN-LSTM model had an F1 Score of 97.09% among the proposed FBM. The best-performing model for classifying fake news is Adaboost-Random Forest under FBM.