bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experimental determination of strain in thin aluminum plate with central hole subjected to far-field tensile loading using digital image correlation (DIC)
Authors: Engidaw Angaw Chaklu , Betelie Araya Abera , Redda Daniel Tilahun
Published: June 2024

A flat Aluminum specimen with a geometric discontinuity, which allows testing of the applicability of 2D and 3D Digital Image Correlation Strain measurements, has been considered for this research since it is prone to high stress concentration via Addis Ababa Institute of Technology research interest. Experimental strain using digital image correlation and geometry measurements should be measured with estimated material properties and compare the results with theoretical model predictions. Aluminum plate with central hole were subjected for far field stress in the Machine shop of School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Addis Ababa University in order to test the agreement between DIC’s strain analysis, strain gauge strain analysis and calculated empirical formulas of strain analysis and for the stress distribution of the plate elastically deformed by using VIC-3D and strain gauge. The aim is to measure vertical strain field, Vertical strain along horizontal line through hole center as function of applied loading and vertical strain using theoretical formula along same line as measurements in a plate with central hole subjected to far field and near field tensile loading using visual image coloration (VIC-3D) software, Destensometere device and solid mechanics equations to compare strain results.
NBESM: A Novel BERT Integrated with Sequence Model for Classifying the News in Telugu
Authors: Chinni Bala Vijaya Durga
Published: June 2024

News classification helps individuals understand the political and social landscape of their region, enabling them to make informed decisions and participate in civic activities. Accurate classification ensures that readers can distinguish between news, opinion, and other types of content, maintaining the credibility and ethics of journalism. Many people prefer consuming news content in their native language. By classifying news in regional language, media outlets can cater to the language preferences of their audience. Traditional approaches have classified using Bag of Words and embedding approaches but Word embeddings are limited to the vocabulary seen during training. Words that were not present in the training data will have no pre-defined embeddings, and handling such out-of-vocabulary words can be challenging. Later, researchers started experimenting with neural networks such as RNN, GRU and LSTM. While LSTMs are designed to capture long-range dependencies, they can still struggle with very long sequences. As the sequence length increases, LSTMs may face challenges in retaining relevant information over extended periods. The proposed research integrates LSTM with transformers. Transformers excel at capturing contextual relationships across text, while LSTMs are designed to capture sequential patterns. This integration can be particularly useful for tasks that require modeling both local context and long-range dependencies.
Restoration of the sculptural porcelain composition by Asta Brzhezitskaya "Friendship in the name of peace"
Authors: Patov K. L. , Pechorkina Z. V.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the restoration of the Asta Brzhezitskaya's sculptural porcelain composition "Friendship for Peace" (1951). An increasing interest in Soviet porcelain, its collection and study is emphasized.

The work of Asta Davydovna Brzhezitskaya, the honored sculptor-porcelain painter, whose life and work were closely associated with the Dulevo porcelain factory during the 1940s and 1980s of the XX century, was considered. The state of the Soviet porcelain industry of the post-war period was analyzed, alongside with the trends, that existed in its development at the time of the creation of the sculptural group.

The process of restoration of the sculptural porcelain composition, done by the authors, is described thoroughly in details; plans for further work are outlined.
Factors Associated with Spontaneous Migration of Stones for Common Bile Duct: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Benhamdane Ahlame , Mrabti Samir , Addajou Tarik , Chaibi R. , Mouslim I. , Berraida Reda , Koti I. El , Rouibaa Fedoua , Seddik Hassan
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Common Bile Duct (CBD) stones can spontaneously migrate through the duodenal papilla. In this case, ERCP may be unnecessary and a significant rate of complications may be avoided. Aim: The aim of our study is to evaluate the factors associated with spontaneous migration of CBD stones. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive and analytical study including 575 patients who underwent ERCP for CBD stones between January 2019 and September 2023.All patients underwent MRCP for the diagnosis of CBD stones. MRCP was considered positive if stones were present in CBD.A positive ERCP was defined as the presence of stones in the CBD on cholangiography. Patients were classified into 2 groups: Group A (n=381): positive MRCP and positive ERCP. Group B (n=194): positive MRCP but negative ERCP. Statistical analysis was performed using JAMOVI software. Results: The mean age in group A was 59.1 +/- 13.8 years and in group B 56.9 +/- 13.2 years, with no statistically significant difference (p=0.056). The sex ratio (M/F) in group A was 0.7 and in group B 0.54, with a significant female predominance in both groups (p=0.03). There was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups in CBD diameter or presence of a periampullary diverticulum. Comparing group, A versus group B, patients with small stone diameter (P=0.001), a single stone (p=0,001) and distal stones (P=0.04) tended to pass their stones spontaneously. Conclusion: In our study, the factors associated with spontaneous migration of CBD stones were a small stone diameter, a single stone and distal stones.
RESERVES AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF ORGANIZATIONS
OF THE MEAT AND DAIRY INDUSTRY OF THE VITEBSK REGION OF BELARUS
Authors: NIKIFOROV S. , PAVLOV K.
Published: June 2024

The country's meat and dairy industry has great production and innovation potential. At the same time, some
organizations in the industry require rapid modernization and technical re-equipment of production processes. The work
discusses measures, the implementation of which will make it possible to use the reserves available at enterprises and
significantly update equipment, thereby helping to increase the economic efficiency of the functioning of organizations in
the meat and dairy industry - an industry that is of great importance for the successful development of the entire
Belarusian economy and is one of the sectors of specialization of the economy of the Vitebsk region.
One of the possible directions of economic efficiency growth is the implementation of the meat and dairy cluster
model. The purpose of creating a cluster is to centralize funds for the formation of production and market infrastructure,
which will ensure the advanced development of the industry based on the implementation of a synergistic effect resulting
from the combined action of economic mechanisms. In the future, different types of infrastructure, in turn, will have a
positive impact on the development of the cluster itself.
Almost all enterprises of the meat and dairy industry of the Vitebsk region have been modernized with the
installation of automated lines, the range of aged cheeses with long shelf lives and cheeses with propionic acid bacteria
has been expanded. This made it possible to significantly increase the utilization of milk processing capacities.
APPROACHES TO ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF BUSINESS PROSSES OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE
Authors: CHUKASOVA-ILYUSHKINA E.
Published: June 2024

The article presents an analysis of the most popular global approaches to the analysis and optimization of business
processes in organizations. The article contains a description of the proposed approaches and their basic principles. The
proposed approaches are Business Process Reengineering, Six Sigma method, lean Management, Business Process
Management, Agile software development. The considered approaches have general principles that are advisable to
apply when optimizing the business processes of an industrial organization. These include optimization of operations,
standardization, automation and emerging technologies, supply chain integration, continuous improvement, employee
engagement, performance measurement and analysis. Classic methods for assessing business processes can be
successfully supplemented with generalized principles of modern world approaches for more effective analysis and
optimization of business processes of an industrial enterprise.
DOCTRINAL AND LEGAL APPROACHES TO THE DEFINITION OF CIVIL SERVICE
Authors: BERESKО А.
Published: June 2024

The civil service as a type of public service is distinguished by many scientists in the field of constitutional law,
administrative law and other branches of law. However, a uniform approach in science to the definition of civil service
has not been developed, because of discussion about belonging of the civil service to a particular branch of law. In this
article, the civil service is considered from the perspective of various branches of law: as an labor law, administrative
law, сivil service law and constitutional law. The author argues position about belonging of civil service to the branch of
constitutional law, also the author argues necessity to consider civil service as a special professional work of citizens,
analyzed legislation in order to give a legal definition of civil service, and offers doctrinal definition of civil service.
Clinging to the Edge
Authors: Boon Richard
Published: June 2024

A summer migrant to Europe from West Africa, the Little Tern is one of our most threatened and most captivating seabirds. This book is the story of one breeding season at the Beacon Ponds colony on the North Sea coast, near Spurn Point in East Yorkshire. In elegant and evocative prose it offers an intimate portrait of these endangered birds, covering everything from foraging and breeding to predators and conservation. The colony’s small size means that it can be monitored, protected and documented in an unusual level of detail. Close observation of the birds’ behaviour and an in-depth knowledge of the natural history of their environment raise important questions about how and why we seek to preserve and protect species for whose decline we are ourselves largely responsible. A tight focus on the spectacular natural, geographical and cultural headland that is Spurn Point also provides new insights into the ecology of Little Terns. Covering the progress of the colony month by month, through an eventful spring and summer, Clinging to the Edge brings these charismatic and endearing birds vividly to life.
近零碳集合住宅減碳效益之研究
Authors: 嚴佳茹 嚴佳茹 , Chia-Ju Yen 郭柏巖 , Po-Yen Kuo 林憲德
Published: June 2024

國家發展委員會於2022年3月公布臺灣2050淨零排放路徑及策略，2030年公有建築物100%達建築能效1級或近零碳建築，內政部建築研究所於2022年公告住宅類建築專用的新建住宅能效評估系統R-BERS手冊，由於住宅建築能效標示制度須包括大規模社會住宅，以落實有效的社會住宅節能減碳政策，然此評估不同於歐美國家以簡單的獨棟住宅或小規模多戶連棟住宅為能效評估對象而面臨挑戰，故本研究選定4個設計規劃階段社會住宅與11個不同案例設計策略來檢驗減碳效益與評估系統敏感度，提供既有需求說明書可達成淨零住宅之建議，以確保大型集合住宅執行住宅能效評估具信賴度。The National Development Council announced“Taiwan’s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050”in March 2022. In 2030, 100% of public buildings will reach building energy efficiency level 1 or become near zero-carbon buildings. The Ministry of the Interior’s Architecture and Building Research Institute drafted R-BERS in 2022, an energy-efficiency evaluation system specifically for new residential buildings, as the residential building energy-efficiency labeling system must include large-scale social housing to realize effective social housing energy-conservation and carbon-reduction policies.
Because the object of this assessment is different from the single-family housing or multi-family townhouses used in such energy-efficiency evaluations in the US and European countries, this study thus selected 4 social housing buildings in the design planning stage and 11 different case design strategies to test the carbon reduction benefits and the sensitivity of the evaluation system. Suggestions for zero-carbon housing are proposed to ensure the reliability of residential energy efficiency assessments for large-scale collective housing.
以鋼索補強之牙桿懸吊管線系統耐震補強研究
Authors: 柯敏琪 柯敏琪 , Min-Chi Ko 姚昭智
Published: June 2024

台灣在公共工程、醫院等建築物中，經常以螺紋牙桿為懸吊構件，支撐裝載水系的單桿管線或共同吊架，例如：懸吊式消防撒水系統、懸吊式共同管線吊架系統等。然而，多數的懸吊設備不會額外顧及受震振動問題，僅考慮自重支撐是否足夠，因此該類型以螺紋牙桿為懸吊構件的設備，經常在地震中震動過大損壞、漏水，造成使用空間既有機能停擺、增加維修成本。本研究針對國內常見螺紋牙桿之消防撒水系統與共同管線吊架系統，及其常用之施工與補強方式，參考NFPA13與ISAT之補強建議下，利用經UL認證市售鋼索補強，進行振動台實驗，分析比較補強前後系統識別、動靜態特性差異。實驗顯示利用鋼索補強可以大量降低地震造成的管線振動量，確認該補強構件為實務亦可使用之耐震補強策略。In Taiwan, rod supports are usually used for suspension systems in hospitals and public spaces, such as fire-sprinkler piping systems and trapeze systems. Because pipe breakage and leakage after an earthquake can reduce the building function and cost lots of money and time to recover, the dynamic behavior of the above systems is important to understand before a good retrofit program is proposed. This study focuses on the rod support for suspended fire-protection sprinkler piping systems and suspended trapeze system. Retrofitted with cables that satisfied the seismic component requirements from NFPA13 and ISAT, and the cable restraint components which were certified by UL, we studied their dynamic behavior. By shaking table tests, the system identification and system characteristic were analyzed for before and after retrofit. Test results indicated that cables are effective to reduce the horizontal displacement of rod supported piping and trapeze systems in earthquake motion.
游擊的地景：教學田野中的再現空間
Authors: 朱百鏡 朱百鏡
Published: June 2024

在碩士班學生接受大學部的設計訓練後，高等建築設計課程作為學生面臨「設計研究」前的銜接角色，在教學情境中有其重要的訓練目標。其中，設計研究方法所需要面對的文獻閱讀與梳理、基地現象觀察、建立研究方法、書寫與辯證的能力等，都是高等建築設計課程中需要以系統性的教學方式，給予學生的重要能力。本研究試圖以校園和學生生活的場域為基地，從相關文獻閱讀與集體討論中建立「論述架構」與「游擊形式」的「觀點」；進入基地進行有意圖的「閱讀地景」；並根據學生個人研究方向，在特定的觀點中，以自身和集體的需求進行「命題」工作；最後，作品的集體以學生生活為主題進行策展的「再現」，產出的內容同時作為校園生活空間的空間計畫書。期待於教學實踐研究中，給予學生整備自身設計研究方法的能力。

 

Advanced architecture design course bridges students from design training in an undergraduate program to design research in a graduate program, bearing important training goals under a teaching context. For design research methods, the required skills are reading and organizing literature, observing the phenomenon of a site, establishing research methods, writing, and verifying. These skills are essential for students and must be taught systematically during the advanced architectural design course. In this study, we established the argument structure and guerrilla tactics from literature reading and collective discussion using the campus and student life space as the site. We entered the site to read the landscape with intentions. Students carried out topic assignment tasks from their individual and collective needs using specific perspectives based on their research direction. Finally, we revitalized the joint work by curation with student life as the topic. At the same time, these works can serve as the campus life space planning. We aim to empower students with design research methods during teaching practice research.

 
OPTIMALISASI pH DENGAN CAMPURAN ALKALI NA2CO3-NAOH PADA PENCELUPAN KAPAS DENGAN ZAT WARNA REAKTIF PANAS
Authors: Ambarwaningthyas Sekar , Salis Witri Aini , Mulyani Rr. Wiwiek Eka
Published: June 2024

Zat warna reaktif banyak digunakan untuk mencelup kain kapas. Salah satu faktor yang berpengaruh dalam proses pencelupan menggunakan zat warna reaktif panas adalah penggunaan alkali sebagai pengatur pH larutan pencelupan dan untuk proses fiksasi zat warna ke dalam serat. Campuran alkali (Na2CO3–NaOH) digunakan sebagai pemberi suasana alkali pada pH 10,5, 11, 11,5, dan 12. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses fiksasi zat warna dipengaruhi oleh penggunaan campuran alkali (Na2CO3–NaOH) pada pH 10,5-12. Ketahanan luntur warna terhadap pencucian, kerataan warna, kecerahan warna, dan ketuaan warna (K/S) diuji. Kondisi proses terbaik diperoleh pada pH 11. Pada kondisi tersebut, nilai ketuaan warna (K/S) sebesar 22,578, nilai kecerahan warna (lightness) sebesar 17,154, nilai kerataan warna (standar deviasi) sebesar 0,310 dan nilai ketahanan luntur warna terhadap pencucian untuk penodaan warna pada kain pelapis kapas dan wol di multifiber sebesar 5 dan perubahan warnanya adalah 4-5.
Pengembangan Modul Ajar Berdiferensiasi dengan Model ASSURE pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Pujiastuti Rahayu , Retnosari Ira Eko
Published: June 2024

Pembelajaran berdiferensiasi merupakan salah satu poin penting dalam Kurikulum Merdeka. Oleh karena itu, rancangan modul ajar yang dibuat guru harus dapat memfasilitasi keberagaman kemampuan, minat, bakat, dan gaya belajar siswa. ASSURE sebagai model pengembangan modul ajar dirasa tepat digunakan karena memperhatikan keberagaman karakter siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini, yaitu mendeskripsikan kemampuan para mahasiswa program studi pendidikan bahasa Indonesia dalam mengembangkan modul ajar berdiferensiasi dengan model ASSURE. Pendekatan yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Data penelitian berupa ketepatan isi modul ajar berdiferensiasi yang dikembangkan dengan model ASSURE. Sumber data penelitian ini, yaitu 21 mahasiswa yang sedang menempuh mata kuliah Perencanaan Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik dokumentasi. Modul ajar yang dikembangkan mahasiswa dianalisis dengan teknik deskriptif; dengan menggunakan prinsip-prinsip model ASSURE, meliputi menganalisis karakteristik peserta didik (A); menetapkan tujuan (S); memilih metode, media, dan materi (S); menggunakan metode, media, dan materi (U); melibatkan keterlibatan peserta didik (R); mengevaluasi dan merevisi (E). Ketepatan isi modul ajar menjadi dasar untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan para mahasiswa. Penganalisisan data menggunakan teknik deskriptif dibantu dengan penghitungan berupa persentase. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian memberi informasi bahwa kemampuan para mahasiswa dalam mengembangkan modul ajar berdiferensiasi dengan model ASSURE memiliki kriteria ‘cukup’. Hal tersebut berdasarkan skor ketepatan isi modul ajar berdiferensiasi dengan model ASSURE yang dikembangkan oleh mahasiswa program studi pendidikan bahasa Indonesia di Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya mencapai 69%. Pengembangan yang berhubungan dengan media tidak ada kendala, tetapi pengembangan yang berhubungan dengan materi dan metode masih ada kendala.
Analysis of ethanol content in commercially available Hand sanitizers in Oman using Gas Chromatography- A comparative study
Authors: Al Rasadi Shahd K. , Abdalla Reem O. , Kashoub Leena A. , Al Lawati Nada A. , Al Sabahi Jamal N. , Akhtar Md. Jawaid , Khan Shah Alam
Published: June 2024

The demand and usage of alcohol-based hand sanitizers have immensely increased worldwide in recent times as a protective measure against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. To ensure that the public and health workers get hand sanitizers with an alcohol percentage within the label stated range, quality control of these products must be carried out by the governmental authorities. The study was designed to determine the ethanol content of eight commercially available and commonly used hand sanitizer gels available in the Omani market. Eight hand sanitizer gels were collected from various community pharmacies and commercial stores in Oman. The Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionisation Detection (GC-FID) method was employed to analyse ethanol content as it is one of the easiest, most reliable and most accurate methods for the determination of volatile content. Various physical properties of the samples such as pH, density, and refractive index, were also evaluated for comparison purpose. Sample prices were also compared from a pharmacoeconomic point of view. The majority of the hand sanitizers fell within the WHO recommendation range, with ethanol levels in the range of 66% to 76%, except A-7, which was below the recommended concentration for pathogenic microbial inactivation. The five of the samples tested showed ethanol contents below the labelled claim, whereas two sanitizers, A-1 and A-2, had ethanol contents above the labelled claim. The hand sanitizers differed significantly in price and certain physical properties which are likely to influence consumer preferences. Although the hand sanitizer products met the WHO requirements for alcohol content, the authors recommend that the regulatory authority should do a frequent testing of the samples available in the market to ensure quality and safety of these products.
Leafina: Potency of Kakawate leaves, fishbone meal and saba banana peel compost soil amendment to the water holding capacity of loam soil
Authors:   San Pablo City Science Integrated High School, Guevarra Erica Liezl , Gatchalian Cassandra Julian ,   San Pablo City Science Integrated High School, Bueno Brent Sebastian ,   San Pablo City Science Integrated High School, Garcia Dwane Lloyd , Manalo Franz Kevin ,   San Pablo City Science Integrated High School
Published: June 2024

In tropical regions like the Philippines, drought susceptibility is caused by high evaporation rates and poor soil water retention. To deal with this, soil amendments are crucial, enhancing soil properties to aid plant growth. In this study, LeaFiNa, a compost soil amendment composed of Kakawate leaves (KL), fishbone meal (FB), and Saba banana peels (BP) was introduced, aiming to boost soil water holding capacity (SWHC) of loam. Different LeaFiNa ratios were tested, including 3KL:1FB:2BP, 6KL:4FB:1BP, and 3KL:8FB:1BP, alongside vermicast and commercial soil amendment (neem cake) as positive controls, and plain loam soil as the negative control. Percolation method and pressure plate extraction was performed. One-way ANOVA showed a significant difference among the experimental treatments (α=0.05) in which 6KL:4FB:1BP ratio emerged with the highest SWHC of 49.60%. Meanwhile, Tukey’s HSD test revealed no significant difference between 6KL:4FB:1BP and vermicast, yet a significant difference with the negative control. Moreover, the experimental treatments, particulalry the 6KL:4FB:1BP, also exhibited ideal results on other SWHC parameters such as the soil moisture content at saturation and wilting points, and in terms of gravitational water and plant available water. These findings suggest the LeaFiNa’s potential in alleviating drought stress in tropical soils by enhancing water retention, offering promising outcomes for sustaining agricultural productivity in water-scarce regions.
Traces of Transhumanism in Michel Houellebecq’s Novel Elementary Particles
Authors: Şengel Buğra
Published: June 2024

Transhumanism sees the next step of the evolution of humanity in technology, together with the developments in the twentieth century and the influence of positivism. As a modern repetition of the golem myth, it desires to use technology as o tool for a stronger, smarter, non-sick, even immortal humanity. Transhumanists developed in an environment where the influence of humanism was reduced due to materialism and they aim to create a super human through technologies such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and cloning, and tries to bring humans to a higher position. In literature, which is a close follower mirror of social developments, transhumanist works are frequently encountered as they create a suitable environment for the development and discussion of transhumanist ideas. Therefor Transhumanism has become an important subject in world literature and has attracted the attention of French authors, especially with the twenty-first century. Michel Houellebecq, one of the leading figures of contemporary French literature, is famous for deeply processing existential themes and bringing striking subjects such as religion, nudity and the human condition into his novels by refence. His novel Elementary Particles, published in 1998, problematizes the potential return of transhumanist ideas, human desires and technological advances, while depicting a modern society where life has lost its meaning with the advancement of scientific developments. This article aims to reveal the author’s ideas for the future of humanity in a world driven by the increasing use of technology while critically investigating the traces of transhumanism in Houellebecq’s Elementary Particles. After providing an overview of the foundations of the theory by creating a framework for understanding the concept of transhumanism, the study tries to reveal the author’s transhumanist ideas and the potential consequences of transcending human boundaries by making use of important themes and passages in the novel.
İnanna’dan Venüs’e, Bir Mezopotamya Tanrıçasının Değişimi
Authors: Gül Semra , Meral Korkmaz
Published: June 2024

Medeniyetin beşiği olarak adlandırılan Mezopotamya; Dicle ve Fırat nehirleri arasında kalan bölgedir. Mezopotamya adı ilk kez Polybius, Strabon gibi antik yazarlar tarafından kullanılmıştır. Tarihte birçok medeniyetin doğduğu, uğruna nice savaşların olduğu bölge; bugün Irak, Kuzeydoğu Suriye, Güneydoğu Anadolu ve Güneybatı İran topraklarından oluşmaktadır. İnsanlık tarihi açısından çok büyük öneme sahip olan Mezopotamya’da; Prehistorik dönemlerden itibaren pek çok farklı insan toplulukları yaşamıştır. İnsanoğlu varoluşundan itibaren ilahi bir güce inanma ihtiyacı duymuştur. Bu noktada tarihin temellerinin atıldığı bölgedeki inanç sistemi; coğrafi konumunun da etkisiyle, adeta bir köprü görevi üstlenerek pek çok uygarlığa geçmiştir. Çalışmamızda Mezopotamya’nın en önemli tanrıçalarından biri olan; adına pek çok tapınağın inşa edildiği, aşk, bereket ve savaş tanrıçası Astarte’nin; Sümer tanrıçası İnanna’dan, Roma tanrıçası Venüs’e olan yolculuğu değerlendirilmiştir.
Phytochemical Evaluation Of Eleusine Coracana Extract For Its Anti-Microbial Activity
Authors: Chaudhary Ajay , Martolia Dr. Jaya , Painuly Neelam
Published: June 2024

Eleusine coracana (finger millet) is an underutilized cereal crop with potential medicinal properties. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition and antifungal activity of extracts obtained from the seeds of E. coracana using ethanol and aqueous extraction methods. The plant materials were extracted with 100% ethanol and boiling water to obtain crude ethanol and aqueous extracts, respectively. Qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic compounds, with the ethanol extracts containing a more diverse range of phytochemicals. The antifungal activity was evaluated against Candida albicans and Cryptococcouses using agar well diffusion and broth microdilution assays. The ethanol seed extract exhibited the highest antifungal activity, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 0.5 mg/ml against C. albicans and Cryptococcouses, respectively. The observed antifungal activity was attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, which were more effectively extracted by ethanol compared to the aqueous extraction. These findings highlight the potential of E. coracana as a natural source of antifungal agents and warrant further investigation into the isolation and characterization of the bioactive compounds responsible for the observed activity.
Pharmacological And Phytochemical Evaluation Of Urtica Dioica Against Staphylococcus -Aureus, Bacillus Cereus (Gram Positive And Gram Negative) Curing Dental Problem
Authors: Rani Sonika , Painuly Neelam
Published: June 2024

Aim: - Pharmacological and phytochemical evaluations of Urtica dioica against (gram positive and gram negative) Curing dental problem. Method: - Shade dried Urtica dioica plant and stored leaves in this extraction plant leaves a coarse powder formed then aqueous done from 50 gm to obtain leaves powder using 500ml of ethanol and aqueous using Soxhlet Apparatus. Result and conclusion: - Urtica dioica leaves have shown great anti-bacterial activity toward both bacteria (staphylococcus Aureus and bacillus cereus). As an extract of Urtica dioica of leaves (Ethanolic and Aqueous) were used among be to, ethanolic extract has highly percentage in comparison to aqueous extract. Due to high percentage, ethanolic extract was used for the phytochemical screening and show positive result for percentage of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds and Resins but shown slight negative result for Iodine test.during measurement of zone of inhibition, both the extract (ethanolic and aqueous) has shown grater activity toward Bacillus cereus and among the both extract, ethanolic extract was found to be more effective.
The considerations of Biophilic Design towards Successful Application in Office Building
Authors: Alaqqad Aisha , Yedekci Gulay
Published: June 2024

Biophilic design has become one of the most important factors for the health and the success of the office buildings occupants. By applying the elements of biophilic design and their impact on the health of human-beings, we have been able to propose a future design strategies that can be applied in office spaces through the use of descriptive approach who applied in the office buildings, therefore to study the positive within the negative impact of this design on the employees to build a biophilic considerations for architects which can be use while designing an office buildings and work spaces.
Comparison of Real-time PCR Fluorescence Melting Curve Analysis and Xpert MTB/RIF for Detection of Rifampicin Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis from Patients with Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: He Ying , Li Tongxin , Wang Pengsen , Li Qinghua , Zhang Haiyan , Jiang Ling , Yang Lijun , Shi Tao
Published: June 2024

Objective: Compare the real-time fluorescent Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) melting curve analysis (MCA) with Xpert MTB/RIF for detection of rifampicin resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (RRTB) from extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). Methods: The medical records of patients with EPTB were reviewed and collected from February 2017 to February 2019. The samples were tested by drug susceptibility tests. Taking the rifampicin resistance (RR) result of proportional method as the gold standard, the sensitivity, specificity and coincidence rate of MCA and Xpert method to detect RR was calculated. Results: There were 134 samples enrolled in this study including 75 males and 59 females. The results of RR were consistent with MCA and Xpert methods in 123 cases. 106 cases were consistent with results of the proportional method detection. Taking the proportional method as the standard, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and coincidence rate of Xpert method to detect RR were 95.2%, 83.7%, 72.7%, 97.5%, 87.3%; the MCA method were 90.5%, 73.9%, 61.3%, 94.4% and 79.1% respectively. There were significant differences on the detection of RIF sensitivity in the different types of patients detected by two methods (P<0.01). Conclusion: Xpert and MCA had high sensitivity and specificity in detecting surgical specimens of patients with EPTB and were suitable for early and rapid detection of RRTB from EPTB.
Iniciação científica em cursos técnicos integrados ao ensino médio
Authors: Vale Camila Regina do
Published: June 2024

A Iniciação Científica (IC) na educação básica é um instrumento importante para o desenvolvimento intelectual dos discentes e pode auxiliar nas práticas de ensino voltadas para o protagonismo estudantil. A IC leva o estudante a pensar em problemas, formular projetos, montar experimentos e a buscar soluções para resolvê-los, gerando assim a um aprendizado multidisciplinar. Este artigo teve como objetivo investigar o perfil do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica do Ensino Médio (PIBIC- EM) em um Instituto Federal Goiano. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva e documental que utilizou divulgações públicas dos relatórios gerais da pesquisa e projetos cadastrados desse Instituto Federal Goiano no período de 2012 a 2021. Na análise foram considerados número de projetos por período, número de bolsas, número de projetos voluntários, a área do conhecimento do CNPq e o curso do discente.  Os resultados apontaram um aumento no número de projetos ao longo dos anos avaliados diretamente associado ao aumento no número de bolsas, principalmente ofertadas pelo Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), demonstrando assim, a importância de programas de fomento de pesquisas desenvolvidas nas instituições de ensino brasileiras. As áreas de conhecimento no qual os projetos foram desenvolvidos estão relacionadas a área dos cursos integrados ao ensino médio ofertadas pela instituição, o que demonstra que a pesquisa também tem atuado como um componente pedagógico ligado ao ensino. Ressalta-se a importância de mais acesso aos estudantes do ensino médio à pesquisa e a programas de IC e de novos estudos voltados para avaliar como são realizadas as atividades de IC educação básica em diferentes instituições de ensino.
EFFECTIVENESS OF OOLONG TEA LEAVES EXTRACT AS A CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR ORTHODONTICS STAINLESS STEEL WIRE
Authors: Trisnawaty Nety , Anisya Putri Cahyaning
Published: June 2024

Stainless steel orthodontic wire is the type most often used in the oral environment for long periods, which can potentially generate corrosion. The occurrence of corrosion will cause a hypersensitivity reaction caused by the wire components interacting with the oral environment. One of the efforts that can be used to reduce the corrosion rate is to use organic inhibitors containing antioxidants found in oolong tea leaves. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of oolong tea leaves as a corrosion inhibitor on stainless steel orthodontic wires. This study is a laboratory experimental study with a post-test-only control group design using stainless steel orthodontic wire with a length of 4 cm and a diameter of 0.41 mm in as many as 24 samples. The samples were divided into four groups; one treatment group was artificial saliva, and the other three groups were a mixture of artificial saliva given oolong tea leaf extract with concentrations of 6.25%, 12.5%, and 25%, respectively. The measurement of the corrosion rate was carried out using the weight loss method. Then, the orthodontic wire was characterized after immersion using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results of the data were analyzed using the Kruskall-Wallis test. The results showed that the highest corrosion rate was found in the artificial saliva group that was not treated at all, and the corrosion rate with treatment decreased. The group with oolong tea leaf extract with a concentration of 25% showed the best results in inhibiting the corrosion rate of wire. In conclusion, oolong tea leaf extract has proved to be an effective corrosion inhibitor for stainless steel orthodontic wire.
BARRIERS IN ACCESSIBILITY OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT WEST DENPASAR II PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
Authors: Mega Atsila Farah , Rejeki Putri , Dhyana Nitha Dewi Desak , Ratna Kusumadewi Giri Putu
Published: June 2024

Accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities is influenced by three indicators, namely availability, barriers and utilization. Barrier indicators cause delays or difficulties for people in accessing these facilities. Barrier indicators are influenced by physical barriers, economic barriers and geographical barriers. Based on preliminary data collection from the Bali Provincial Health Service, West Denpasar II Community Health Center experienced a significant decline in visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to determine the barriers to accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic at the West Denpasar II Health Center and to determine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on barriers to accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center. This research uses quantitative analytical methods with a retrospective approach. The sample for this research was visitors to the West Denpasar II Community Health Center who met the inclusion criteria, totaling 134 respondents. Samples were taken using non-probability sampling techniques with consecutive sampling type. The research results stated that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center was in the fairly easy access category and obstacles in the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center were in the hampered category. Based on the results of correlation tests between barrier factors and accessibility factors for dental and oral health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was found that these two factors did not have a significant relationship. The research conclusions show that there were obstacles in the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic at the West Denpasar II Health Center and there was no influence between the COVID-19 pandemic and obstacles in the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center.
ALTERATIONS IN KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS OF DENTISTS IN CIMAHI, INDONESIA REGARDING DENTAL MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Hartman Henri , Arifianti Isti , Irawan Zidhan
Published: June 2024

Management of dental medical waste is essential in preventing the spread of diseases, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the amount of medical waste in healthcare facilities, including dental practices. This study aims to determine the changes in dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding the management of dental and medical waste after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research used a survey with an observational analytical approach, quantitative methods, and a cross-sectional research design. The research sample or respondents were 50 dentists practising independently in Cimahi. Data collection used questionnaire about dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding managing dental and medical waste before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the Wilcoxon non-parametric test showed that the knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding the management of dental medical waste after the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant changes statistically (p < 0.05). However, dentists' behaviour in managing dental and medical waste did not show substantial statistical changes (p > 0.05). The study results concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has positively impacted increasing dentists' awareness of the importance of managing medical waste. However, reinforcement is needed to maintain the good behaviour of dentists in managing dental medical waste.
Exploring the Societal Aspirations of Youth in Himachal Pradesh, Bharat
Authors:   Ph.D Scholar, Department of Social Work, Central University, Himachal Pradesh, India., Sharma Nivesh , Phukan Dr. Digvijoy ,   Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Madhya Pradesh), India.
Published: June 2024

This article draws from a research study conducted on domiciled youth of Himachal Pradesh. The objective of the study was to understand the social aspirations of youth in the state and their plans to contribute towards the society. Mixed method approach was used to fulfil the objectives of this study. The respondents selected for the study were youth who were between 20-25 years of age and were enrolled in professional courses in various Higher Education Institutions located in Himachal Pradesh. The respondents were selected using multistage nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Primary data was gathered using a structured interview schedule from 280 respondents and Focused Group Discussions. The study found that the respondents were desirous of serving the society after getting employed. The major areas in which they wished to contribute after settling down in life were welfare of youth with problems, education, and welfare of Gaumata (cows of local breed). The study also found that though a majority of respondents were also keen to become community leaders, very few showed interest in participating in electoral politics.
تقنية التسعير الخوارزمي المعززة بالذكاء الاصطناعي والآلة المتعلمة
Authors: قندوز طارق
Published: June 2024

في ظل تطورات تقنية الإعلام والاتصال والأنترنت، يعد الذكاء الاصطناعي والتعلم الآلي أحد أهم سمات الاقتصاد الرقمي في هذا العصر الذكي سريع التغير والتطور، وهو آخذ في التوسع والنمو بشكل لا رجعة فيه. وفي سياق متصل، فقد انبثق عن الاندماج بين علوم التسويق والتسعير من جهة، وعلوم الكمبيوتر والحاسب الآلي من جهة أخرى العديد من الاكتشافات ذات القيمة المضافة، فإن التأثير التقني والحاسوبي في مجال سياسات التسعير من الوضوح بمكان، حيث تحرص إدارة النشاط التسويقي في ظل إفرازات الاقتصاد الإلكتروني والبيئة السيبرانية واتجاهات السوق على تسخير أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي والأتمتة، من أجل صناعة القرار السعري الأنسب، وتحسين استراتيجية التسعير المثلى، حيث تفتق عن ذلك ميلاد فلسفة جديدة في التسعير، يطلق عليها مصطلح: التسعير الخوارزمي، وهو ممارسة تحديد السعر المطلوب والمرغوب بطريقة ديناميكية وتلقائية ومخصصة.
متطلبات تطبيق إلادارة اإللكترونية ودورها في تحسين مستوى الأداء المؤسسي. دراسة تطبيقية على جامعة عمر المختار بليبيا
Authors: عبدالرحيم عبدالسلام محمد عبدالجواد
Published: June 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة للتعرف على واقع متطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية بجامعة عمر المختار الليبية والكشف عن هذه المتطلبات الإدارية والتقنية والبشرية والمالية والأمنية لتفعيل برامج الادارة الإلكترونية بالجامعة، ودورها في تحسين مستوى الأداء المؤسسي بها. قد تم استخدام طريقة العينة الطبقية النسبية في اختيار عينة الدراسة. كما تم توزيع عدد (205) استبانة وكان عدد الاستمارات الصالحة للتحليل الاحصائي (190)، وقد تم استخدام معامل بيرسون الإحصائي وتحليل الانحدار لقياس تأثير متطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية (المتغير المستقل) على الأداء المؤسسي (المتغير التابع). تشير نتائج الدراسة إلى أن مستوى تطبيق متطلبات الإدارة الالكترونية في الجامعة محل الدراسة كان إيجابيا وبدرجة متوسطة من حيث توافر متطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الالكترونية، كما كشفت الدراسة أيضاً عن وجود علاقة ارتباط ذات دلالة معنوية إيجابية بين متطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية في الجامعة محل الدراسة التي تمثلت في المتطلبات الإدارية، المتطلبات التقنية، المتطلبات البشرية، المتطلبات المالية، والمتطلبات الأمنية، مع الأداء المؤسسي بها. وبينت الدراسة ان الأداء المؤسسي بالجامعة محل الدراسة لم يكن مرتفعاً، كما بينت الدراسة أيضا وجود تأثير لمتطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية على مستوى الأداء المؤسسي كمتغير تابع. وقد اوصت الدراسة بأن تركز الجامعة أكثر على متطلبات تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية والتي تمثلت في المتطلبات الإدارية، المتطلبات التقنية، المتطلبات البشرية، المتطلبات المالية، والمتطلبات الأمنية، والتي تساهم بشكل كبير في تحسين الأداء المؤسسي للجامعة، كذلك اوصت الدراسة ان تعمل الجامعة على نشر ثقافة الإدارة الإلكترونية، وكذلك ضرورة تطوير البنية التحتية الملائمة في الجامعة لتطبيق الإدارة الالكترونية من خلال توفير جميع الإمكانات المادية والبشرية والفنية اللازمة لدعم استخدام تطبيق الإدارة الالكترونية في كافة الاعمال الإدارية، وبشكل يواكب مستجدات العصر.
Lineage Relations in The Axiology of Islamic Law (Hubungan Nasab dalam Aksiologi Hukum Islam)
Authors: Rahmat Nugroho  , Achmad Khudori Soleh  , Luthfi Muhammad Ilzam
Published: June 2024

In Islamic law, knowing one's lineage and preserving it plays a crucial role, as lineage occupies the fourth position among the five necessities (al-ḍaruriyyat al-khamsa). Without knowing the lineage relationship, it would be difficult for us to identify an individual and prevent someone from falsely claiming a lineage. This research aims to explore the virtuous values inherent in Islamic law concerning kinship relations. Furthermore, what is its relevance to axiology within the realm of philosophical inquiry? These questions are intriguing for investigation. To achieve this objective, the researcher adopts a qualitative descriptive methodology, where the data collection involves a literature review method focusing on relevant sources related to the problem being discussed. The findings of this study indicate that: (1) Lineage refers to kinship relationships, which come in various forms. (2) Axiology in philosophy studies value-related matters, encompassing ethics, aesthetics, and religion. (3) Similar to axiology, lineage holds both positive and negative values. Positive values of lineage include personal identity, honor, motivation, and exemplary behavior. On the other hand, negative values of lineage encompass sectarianism/ethnic fanaticism, arrogance, belittling other lineages, refusing to recognize other lineages, and lack of pride in one's lineage.
Perspective on industrial electrification and utility scale PV in the Arctic region
Authors: Asplund Anton , Nilsson Lars J.
Published: June 2024

Two concurrent trends may fundamentally change how we understand the role of solar PV at high latitudes. Until now, relatively low annual insolation in combination with low electricity demand during the summer months has not favoured PV in the Arctic. However, continued decreases in costs for PVs in combination with increasing electricity demand from industrial electrification is quickly changing the situation. Net-zero climate targets necessitates industrial decarbonisation and low-cost electricity from solar and wind facilitates emission reductions through electrification and hydrogen. While research on PV in the Arctic so far has focused on off-grid and community scale systems, in this perspective article we explore the prospects for utility scale PV in Northern Scandinavia. Research usually identifies regions endowed with rich sun and wind resources at lower latitudes as promising locations for electricity intensive industries. We calculate the levelized-cost-of-electricity for utility scale PV to be 51 EUR/MWh based on recent data and this cost is likely to be below 35 EUR/MWh before 2030 considering the projected continued reduction of the levelized cost of electricity for PV. This makes utility scale PV a highly viable future option to complement wind and hydro in meeting the very large forecasted future electricity demands from the steel industry, data centres, and power-to-X production above the Arctic circle from 2030 and onwards.
Sustainable Energy Planning and Management with PV, Waste heat, positive energy districts and CO2 accounting
Authors: Østergaard Poul Alberg
Published: June 2024

This 41st volume of the International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management includes three categories of papers: Ordinary submissions, submissions from the 2023 Smart Energy Systems Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark and a submission from the 2023 Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environmental Systems (SDEWES) conference series. The work presented address photo voltaics (PV) in the arctic and in Sweden and electricity system scenarios of Indonesia based on, e.g. PV. Staying with PV a study investigated the interplay between PV and electric vehicles in Denmark. Moving to district heating, two papers address waste heat utilisation and positive energy districts respectively, and finally a study proves into unavoidable carbon dioxide emissions in Austria accounts for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) needs and possibilities.