bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pterygium Classification Using Deep Patch Region-based Anterior Segment Photographed Images
Authors:   Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Malaysia, Mohamad Zamani Nurul Syahira , W Zaki W Mimi Diyana ,   Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Malaysia, Huddin Aqilah Baseri ,   Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Malaysia, Abdul Mutalib Haliza ,   Optometry and Vision Sciences Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Healthcare Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hussain Aini ,   Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

Early pterygium screening is crucial to avoid blurred vision caused by cornea and pupil encroachment. However, medical assessment and conventional screening could be laborious and time-consuming to be implemented. This constraint seeks an advanced yet efficient automated pterygium screening to assist the current diagnostic method. Patch region-based anterior segment photographed images (ASPIs) focus the feature on a particular region of the pterygium growth. This work addresses the data limitation on deep neural network (DNN) processing with large-scale data requirements. It presents an automated pterygium classification of patch region-based ASPI using our previous re-establish network, “VggNet16wbn”, the VggNet16, with the addition of batch normalisation layer after each convolutional layer. During an image preprocessing step, the pterygium and nonpterygium tissue are extracted from ASPI, followed by the generation of a single and three-by-three image patch region-based on the size of the 85×85 dataset. Data preparation with 10-fold cross-validation has been conducted to ensure the data are well generalised to minimise the probability of underfitting and overfitting problems. The proposed experimental work has successfully classified the pterygium tissue with more than 99% accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and precision using appropriate hyperparameters values. This work could be used as a baseline framework for pterygium classification using limited data processing.
V-Y flap as a treatment for lower lip bite
Authors: Lizbeth Daza Villa Tavata , Luis Villareal Salgado Jose , Hugo Grano Gonzalez Victor , Gibran Reyes Garcia Victor , Jesús Vargas Montes Jose de , Emmanuel Garcia Marin Gustavo , Esteban Gaxiola Guarneros Luis , Yilzett Reyes Gutierrez Mayra , Laura Ramirez Soto Ana , Alexis Ortega Fernandez
Published: November 2023

Dog bite wounds are problems that emergency centers around the world observe and treat frequently. The saliva of these animals is a potential pathological factor since multiple microorganisms are found in it, in addition to the fact that some of the lesions can deform facial symmetry with possible functional repercussions. This article aims to present the clinical case of a 12-year-old patient with a dog bite who underwent V-Y flap reconstruction.
A descriptive study on the risk factors of preterm birth with its maternal and fetal outcomes at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Doddamani Raghavendra M. , Pujar Tejaswi V. , Patil Gayathri L. , P. Achala K. , B. Rakshith
Published: November 2023

Background: India contributes to greatest number of preterm births all over the world. The global annual prevalence of preterm birth ranges from 9-12%. It is the most common indication for antenatal hospitalization and is the leading cause for under-five mortality. Aims and objectives were to study the incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, effectiveness of timely intervention and, maternal and fetal outcomes of preterm birth.
Methods: A Prospective hospital based cross-sectional study was done from February 2021 to February 2022.
Results: The incidence of preterm labour in the study was 24%. Majority of cases presented with symptoms of UTI (47%), vaginal discharge (43%) and leaking per vagina (13%). Infections were the most common aetiology, 40% of cases had positive urine and vaginal swab culture. The most common neonatal complications were respiratory distress syndrome (7%) and neonatal sepsis (7%), others included seizures (2%), birth asphyxia (1%), enterocolitis (1%), hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (1%), intracranial hemorrhage (1%), meningitis (1%) and pulmonary hemorrhage (1%). 5% of neonatal deaths were noted.
Conclusions: Urogenital infections were the commonest etiology for the onset of preterm labour, followed by gestational hypertensive disorders, previous history of preterm birth and anaemia in pregnancy. We conclude that in established preterm labour, aggressive management with antenatal corticosteroids, Magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection when indicated, antibiotic coverage and use of tocolytics with early in-utero transfer of mother to centres with equipped neonatal care units will improve the neonatal outcome.
Ensaios não destrutivos aplicados ao concreto reforçado com fibras de aço: correlações com as propriedades mecânicas
Authors: Silva Mikael Milam da , Sanvezzo Rodolfo Coleone , Ferrari Vladimir José
Published: November 2023

O concreto é um material muito empregado na construção civil brasileira, entretanto, seu comportamento sob a ação de esforços de tração não é satisfatório. Por outro lado, a introdução de fibras de aço no concreto possibilita melhoria das suas propriedades à tração, principalmente pelo efeito ponte das fibras. No Brasil, após a publicação em 2021 do conjunto de normas relacionadas ao concreto reforçado com fibras (CRF), espera-se um aumento gradativo da aplicação desse material na construção. Nesse sentido, o controle de qualidade do CRF para uso como material estrutural é de fundamental importância e a avaliação do desempenho desse material em utilização também é outro aspecto que está associado com sua disseminação. Diversas são as pesquisas que analisam as propriedades do CRF, entretanto, ainda são escassas investigações relacionadas com o estabelecimento de correlações das propriedades mecânicas do CRF com parâmetros provenientes dos Ensaios Não Destrutivos (END). A pesquisa foi desenvolvida buscando-se a aplicação de END, como a velocidade de propagação de onda ultrassônica (VPU), a dureza superficial pelo esclerômetro de reflexão (IE) e o módulo de elasticidade dinâmico pelo método das frequências naturais de vibração (Ed), em concretos reforçados com fibras de aço (CRFA). Para tanto, foram estudados três distintos teores de fibras de aço (0,35%, 0,70% e 1,05%) em um mesmo traço de concreto classe C30. O objetivo foi investigar os resultados dos END aplicados ao CRFA visando ao estabelecimento de curvas de correlação com as propriedades mecânicas do material, compressão axial (fc) e módulo de elasticidade estático (Ec). O método da VPU foi o que conduziu à melhor estimativa da resistência à compressão e do módulo de elasticidade dos concretos analisados. Os valores do módulo dinâmico foram superiores aos do módulo estático e, com o avanço da idade, a diferença entre os valores tende a diminuir. Os resultados obtidos demonstram, de maneira geral, boa assertividade das equações para estimativa da resistência à compressão dos concretos e do módulo de elasticidade.
Sorvetes saborizados com coprodutos de frutas tropicais, desidratados por secagem convectiva: caracterização microbiológica, físico-química e propriedades funcionais
Authors: Meneses Viviana Pereira de , Araújo Ana Luiza Macedo de , Ferreira Neto João , Rolim Hermano Oliveira , Santos Carlos Christiano Lima dos , Lima Poliana Sousa Epaminondas
Published: November 2023

No Brasil, a produção nas indústrias de polpas de frutas cresce a cada ano, gera maior quantidade de resíduos e causa um impacto ambiental negativo. Uma opção viável para agregar valor e promover variadas formas de utilização para seu aproveitamento é a transformação destes subprodutos por secagem. Os produtos desidratados têm se destacado pela facilidade de conservação e comercialização. Uma maneira de empregar esses resíduos após a desidratação é incorporar, sob forma de pós, em sorvetes, como saborizantes naturais. Diante disso, objetivou estudar o aproveitamento dos resíduos desidratados de manga (RDM), goiaba (RDG) e acerola (RDA), obtidos por meio de secagem convectiva em bandejas (55 ºC/ 48 horas), e aplicá-los em sorvetes como saborizantes naturais. Foram avaliados nos sorvetes as características físico-químicas, propriedades funcionais e qualidade higienicossanitária, esta também para coprodutos desidratados. Quanto às análises físico-químicas, a amostra F3 (sorvete com adição de 10% de coproduto desidratado de acerola) apresentou destaque para acidez total (1,00%), acidez em ácido láctico (0,91%) e proteínas (4,63%). Quanto a carboidratos e valor calórico, as três formulações de sorvetes apresentaram semelhança entre si (p > 0,05). F3 mostrou mais rica em compostos fenólicos e vitamina C. F2 (sorvete com adição de 10% de coproduto desidratado de goiaba) apresentou maior teor de carotenoides em licopeno e menor teor de carotenoides em β-caroteno. A qualidade higienicossanitária esteve dentro dos padrões, tanto para os coprodutos desidratados das três frutas, quanto para as três formulações de sorvetes. Diante dos resultados satisfatórios das formulações, sugere-se que a adição dos coprodutos de manga, goiaba e acerola seja uma alternativa viável como saborizante natural e incremento de nutrientes e fitoquímicos em sorvetes, reduzindo o desperdício, sem interferir de forma significativa nas características do produto. 
Effect of the pre-magnetic treatment of seeds and the N-fertilizer on the yield and quality of groundnut grown in sandy soil
Authors: Ahmed Marwa A. , Shaheen Alaa A. , Shaban Khaled A. H. , T. Rashad Rama
Published: November 2023

This field trial aimed to study the effect of the magnetic treatment (MT) of urea as a nitrogen (N) fertilizer as well as the MT of the groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) seeds before sowing on the crop yield and quality under sandy soil conditions during the summer seasons of 2020 and/or 2021. Treatments were distributed in a split-plots design in triplicates. The control CL has received the recommended dose RD of the N-fertilizer while other treatments received the rates 50, 75, and 100% of the RD as magnetized urea (main factor F1) applied to the surface soil. The sub-factor (F2) was the time of MT (15, 30, and 45 min) of the groundnut seeds exposed to magnetic field MF 1.4 T before planting. Representative samples from the soil and plant were taken after harvesting. At the 15-min time and 100% N-fertilization, the yield of pods and seeds (kg ha-1) has increased relatively by 8.2% and 9.7% respectively, compared to the corresponding CL. At the 30-min time and 50% and 100% N-fertilization, the yield (kg ha-1) has increased relatively by 9.7% and 13.3% respectively for pods and by 10.1% and 16.8% respectively for the seeds. At the 45-min time and 50% N-fertilization, the yield (kg ha-1) has increased by 12.4% and 14.6% for pods and seeds, respectively. The 100% N-fertilization along with 15 min MT before cultivation or the 50% and/or 100% N-fertilization along with 30 min MT or the 50% along with 45 min MT could be recommended. The agronomic efficiency (AE) for the N, P, and K nutrients was increased by the MT in the order 15 min < 30 min < 45 min at the 50, 75, and 100% N-fertilization rates.
Native Metallophytes on Ultramafic Wooded Grassland in Sta Cruz, Mindoro Occidental, Philippines: Insights Into Phytostabilization and Forest Restoration
Authors: Quimado Marilyn Ong , Hernandez Jonathan Ogayon , Tinio Crusty Estoque , Cambel Maria Patrice Salazar , Luna Amelita Carpio , Fernando Edwino Sanson
Published: November 2023

The native metallophytes species are the optimum choice to restore degraded areas on ultramafic soil. However, a limited restorative floristic survey on the wooded grassland of Mindoro Occidental had been reported. Four 20 m x 20 m plots were established to rapidly assess the plant diversity of a wooded grassland on ultramafic soil in Sta. Cruz, Mindoro Occidental, Philippines. Diversity index (H`), relative density, relative dominance, and importance value (IV) were computed. Physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal contents of the soil in the site were analytically determined. We identified 43 morpho-species of plants belonging to 25 families. Thirty-six of the morpho-species identified are Philippine natives and typically grow on ultramafic forests. Nine species out of the top 10 trees with the highest IV are native ones, with Buchanania arborescens Blume as the most dominant. The estimate of Relative Cover (%) also showed native species. Poles and sapling dominated the area, suggesting that active regeneration is taking place. Further, 72.94% of the ground cover were represented by tree flora recruits (e.g., B. arborescens, Alstonia macrophylla). The sites have overall moderate diversity (H` index of 2.7). The soil contains a high amount of Nickel, Chromium, Iron, and Manganese. There were no Nickel hyperaccumulators but 22 native species showed Aluminum and Silicon hyperaccumulation. Therefore, the study revealed that the surveyed area is home to important metallophytes that have the potential for phytostabilization and reforestation.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN TOURISM MARKETING
Authors: Yanti Dewi , Liyushiana  , Dalimunthe Femmy Indriany , Prayogi Budi , Tun Ismail Wan Nor Azilawanie
Published: November 2023

Local governments as administrators and regulators of the regional development industry are beginning to recognize the potential of digital media in tourism marketing. In Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the marketing of tourism is managed with care, as indicated by the wide range of digital media employed. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of digital media management by the Medan City Tourism Office in marketing tourism. An online questionnaire obtained the main data and was processed using the EPIC Model approach. The results show that all digital media have been managed effectively. Instagram belongs to the very effective category, while YouTube, Facebook, and Website are classified in the effective category. The ineffective category consists of Twitter and Application.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR SIA AND EIA IN MALAYSIA
Authors: M. Suaree Nur Atheefa Sufeena , Syed Abdul Kader Sharifah Zubaidah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Abdul Manaf Zati Ilham , Wan Jaffree Wan Khubaib Akram
Published: November 2023

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) are the primary assessment tools used to generate information on the likely impacts of a project on all aspects of the environment and society, aiding the decision-making process to achieve sustainable development. While EIA is mainly concerned with assessing the potential environmental consequences of a proposed development, SIA evaluates the potential social consequences. These two mechanisms play a crucial role in promoting resilient and sustainable development in Malaysia. The legal framework for EIA has been enforced since 1988 and evolved through several legislations, including the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act A1441), very much earlier compared to the SIA legal framework, which was introduced in 2017 by virtue of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 2017(Act A1522). Thus, this paper aims to analyse the legal framework of both assessment mechanisms, employing the qualitative method of library research, content and comparative analysis. The result shows that the EIA framework is more comprehensive and practical and is an effective model for the improvement of the SIA framework in Malaysia.
DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE URBAN REGENERATION (SUR) EVALUATION METHOD FOR THE MALAYSIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Nik Hashim Nik Hazwani , Md. Dali Melasutra , Alias Anuar
Published: November 2023

Sustainable urban regeneration (SUR) represents an advanced and comprehensive approach to urban regeneration, aiming to integrate the three key pillars of sustainable development. While various global framework exist for measuring sustainable urban regeneration performance, a dedicated method tailored to the specificities of the Malaysian context remains absent. This study addresses this gap by developing SUR evaluation method for Malaysia, utilising indicators as a means to gauge sustainability performance. A self-administered questionnaire was employed to solicit assessments from key experts regarding potential SUR criteria and indicators. The resulting data were analysed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to establish weightage based on priority scales. Results from the study identified ten (10) fundamental criteria and thirty-three (33) indicators, each assigned respective weightage, pivotal in achieving sustainable urban regeneration. This study contributes to the improvement of sustainability performance of urban regeneration initiatives in Malaysia by introducing a novel evaluation method. As a way forward, it is recommended that the practicality and capability of the proposed evaluation method be assessed through real-life case study in Malaysia.
DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROLOGICAL MODELLING USING HEC-HMS AND HEC-RAS FOR FLOOD HAZARD MAPPING AT JUNJUNG RIVER CATCHMENT
Authors: Ata Frankie Marcus , Toriman Mohd Ekhwan , Mat Desa Safari , San Liew Yuk , Kamarudin Mohd Khairul Amri
Published: November 2023

Climate change has resulted in severe disasters such as floods, droughts, hurricanes, etc. As the climate warms, precipitation events become more frequent and intense, resulting in severe rains that may overflow rivers, streams, and drainage systems. The Junjung watershed, like many other areas, is vulnerable to floods, which may significantly damage the environment, infrastructure, and the local populace. As a result, precise knowledge of the catchment's rainfall intensity and hydrological features is required, as is the development of effective flood danger mapping. This research aims to determine the rainfall intensity for the catchment area. The study also intends to create a flood danger map for the Junjung watershed using HEC-HMS. The rainfall intensity for 50- and 100-years ARI was computed using HEC-HMS. HEC-RAS was used to produce flood hazard models, which revealed that rainfall intensity rose from the 50-years to the 100-years ARI. This indicates that the catchment is more likely to flood during extreme weather events, possibly more catastrophic flooding during uncommon, high-intensity rainfall. The Junjung watershed, according to the flood hazard mapping data, is in danger of flooding after high rains, which may result in the river overflowing and flooding the adjacent regions. As a result, reliable flood hazard maps are critical for mitigating the effect of flood occurrences in the study region.
EXPLORING THE NEXUS OF FOOD DESTINATION REPUTATION, PERCEIVED VALUE OF LOCAL FOOD CONSUMPTION, AND FOOD DESTINATION ATTRACTIVENESS IN MELAKA, MALAYSIA
Authors: Ibrahim Muhamad Aizuddin , Mior Shariffuddin Nur Shahirah , Wan Mohd Zain Wan Mohd Adzim , Mohd Salim Muhamad Nur Hidayat , Zainul Nur Hanifa
Published: November 2023

This research examines the interrelationships among food destination reputation, the perceived value of local food consumption, and food destination attractiveness among tourists visiting Melaka as a renowned destination in Malaysia known for its vibrant culinary offerings. Through an online survey, a quantitative analysis was conducted, yielding a total of 135 responses that reflect tourists' viewpoints on the destination's food scene. The research employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the research hypotheses. The findings confirm that the perceived value of local food consumption mediates the relationship between a food destination's reputation and its overall attractiveness. These outcomes are valuable for tourism stakeholders and destination management organizations involved in the planning and developing Melaka as a food destination. This enables strategic decision-making for stakeholders to optimize their efforts to promote and enhance Melaka's culinary tourism experiences. Thus, ensuring the long-term viability of tourism in the region.
EXPLORING MEDICAL TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS IN MALAYSIA, THAILAND, AND SINGAPORE: THE INDONESIAN TOURISTS’ PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Md Zain Nur Adilah , Hanafiah Mohd Hafiz , Asyraff Muhammad Aliff , Ismail Hazmal , Wan Mohd Zain Wan Mohd Adzim
Published: November 2023

Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore are popular destinations for affordable and high-quality medical treatment in Southeast Asia. However, there is limited research on the competitive advantages of these countries as medical tourism destinations. This study compares the competitive advantages of Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore as medical tourism destinations. The interviews were conducted among 49 Indonesian patients who patronised Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore for medical tourism services. Based on the study’s findings, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore have several competitive advantages as medical tourism destinations. Malaysia’s main competitive advantage is its affordability. In contrast, Thailand’s main competitive advantage is its reputation as a hub for medical tourism, with a well-established and extensive network of hospitals and medical facilities. Meanwhile, Singapore’s main competitive advantage is its reputation for offering world-class medical services, with advanced medical technologies and highly trained medical professionals. At the same time, limited availability of halal foods is their limitation. Policymakers and healthcare providers could consider the study findings in developing and implementing strategies to enhance their competitiveness as medical tourism destinations. Notbaly, the identified contrasts between Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand could be marketed to help prospective medical tourists make informed decisions when choosing a destination for medical treatment.
FROM CRISIS TO RECOVERY: MALAYSIA’S POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Ahmad Yarina , Mustapha Siti Zulaikha , Mohd Ali Shimaa Shazana , Abd Hamid Siti Nur Fathanah , Aziz Nur Amalina , Tahir Nor Suziwana , Azman Umi Nurul Najihah , Muhammad Zamri Nor Ezatie Mukminah , Abd Jamil Ana Afrina , Ayob Nor Azira , Aziz Muhammad Nasiruddin , Hanafiah Mohd Hafiz , Arsat Abdul Razak , Abu Hassan Mohd Syaiful Nizam
Published: November 2023

While Malaysia has taken drastic actions and initiatives to effectively address the COVID-19 pandemic issue, the country has also opted for a compliance strategy, particularly by imposing penalties for non-compliance with Malaysia's COVID-19 SOPs and the new norms. Following the government's extensive policy responses and initiatives to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, quantitative research was conducted among 2,074 respondents across the country via online and face-to-face survey. According to the findings of this study, three new norms (face mask, hand sanitiser, and physical distancing) have a significant relationship with "preventing the spread of COVID-19." However, "washing hands with water and soap" has no effect on COVID-19 transmission (p>0.050, p=0.138). Notably, "practising physical distance" was discovered to be the most influential factor (b=0.112, p<0.001) in "preventing COVID-19 spread" (p<0.001). In conclusion, all governments around the globe should prioritise voluntary compliance in the future by increasing self-awareness strategies with the goal of regulating their behaviours and engaging in self-improvement. Long-term self-awareness strategies will help the country and the world maintain positive behaviours for the sake of the entire human ecosystem.
Obesity among school-age children from Zakho (Kurdistan, Iraq) is linked to viewing screen media
Authors: Armishty Farhad Shaker , Ibrahim Ronahi Younis , Adam Adam J. , Haji Racheen S. , Ghazi Zeen Khalil , Tahir Parwar I.
Published: November 2023

Background. Healthcare systems are very concerned about childhood obesity, which continues to be a barrier to medical innovation. Over the last three decades, the frequency of childhood overweight/ obesity has increased significantly. Children spend a significant amount of time in front of electronic devices such as cell phones, games, computers, and television that is linked to a decreased physical activity and weight gain. The purpose of the study was to find the association between watching screen media and obesity in school-aged children from Zakho. Materials and methods. This is a cross-sectional, case-control, face-to-face survey study. All students aged 9–15 years from different schools were invited to complete the questionnaire. Well-trained medical students collected the anthropometric measurements of weight and height. Results. A total of 500 students between 9 and 15 years were interviewed. Approximately 72 % of them were males and 28 % were females. There was a significant association between a history of eating while watching screens and obesity (P = 0.003), as well as between the average number of hours spent daily using a computer and obesity (P = 0.016). Conclusions. In summary, this study supported the link between screen usage and childhood obesity in school-aged children. As a result, it is vital to create health promotion initiatives that emphasize a healthy 24-hour period, which includes a balanced amount of time spent engaging in physical activity, watching television, and sleeping.
Pediatric surgical contributions of Professor Aleksandrs Biezins: an analysis of clinical and academic activities abroad
Authors: Antonovičs K. , Lejnieks A. , Salaks J.
Published: November 2023

Background. The relevance of the study of the trips of Professor Aleksandrs Biezins lies in the need to highlight the most important trips for the professor, which affected his further studies, as well as the features of the application of his methods in medicine. The purpose of the article is to study the activities of Aleksandrs Biezins, his achievements, and successes in the field of pediatric surgery, as well as other areas of medicine for a more in-depth description of the outstanding surgeon. Materials and methods. The main methods used in the article include historical and analytical ones. Results. The main results are the study of the professor’s professional activities abroad, as well as within his main place of work. Medical surgeon, Aleksandrs Biezins (1897–1975), called the founder of pediatric surgery, actively practiced it and worked in the development of medicine and science, is one of the most prominent figures in pediatric surgery and medicine. The use of the information obtained in the study will be useful for a deeper and more detailed study of the work of the professor, as well as for studying the interaction of surgeons with Aleksandrs Biezins in the early and middle of the 21st century. Conclusions. In addition to his practical work in pediatric surgery and science, education of young physicians, for the scientific purposes of his missions, he was an active participant in medical forums, congresses, conferences in pediatrics, pediatric surgery, sports pedagogy, as well as actively trained in various foreign clinics.
Principles of Social Evolution: The Grandeur of Inclusive Fitness
Authors: Del Giudice Marco
Published: November 2023

A review of the book Principles of social evolution by Andrew F. G. Bourke (2011).
Natural and Augmented Breasts: Is What Is Not Natural Most Attractive?
Authors: Doyle James Francis , Pazhoohi Farid
Published: November 2023

Natural and augmented breasts differ in size and shape. Natural breasts are characterized by concave-to-straight upper-pole contours while augmented breasts are fuller and therefore may have convex upper-pole contours, irrespective of their size. The hypothesis that augmented breasts in a range of cup sizes are rated significantly more attractive than naturalistic breasts was investigated and confirmed using computer generated images of breasts in lateral-view by all males and female scross-culturally in English and Farsi speaking samples. Correlations were then used to show that, for all participants, breast area and breast displacement (concavity or convexity) are positively correlated with attractiveness ratings for natural but not augmented breasts. These results are counter-intuitive since humans could not have evolved in environments that included augmented breasts. The findings are introduced using the ethological concept of supernormal stimuli and the behaviorist/neuroaesthetic principle, the peak shift effect, applied to secondary sexual characteristics (i.e., waist-hip ratios and breasts) and it is concluded that augmentedbreasts, though deceptive signals of fertility, are supernormal stimuli.
In Your Face: The New Science of Attraction
Authors: Alley Thomas R.
Published: November 2023

A review of the book In Your Face: The New Science of Attraction by David I. Perrett (2010).
The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Quest for What Makes Us Human
Authors: Kocsor Ferenc
Published: November 2023

A review of the book The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Quest for What Makes Us Human by V. S. Ramachandran (2011).
Evaluation of Phytochemicals, and Pharmacological Efficiency Studies of Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Linn
Authors: Kiruba Ponnusamy , Palanisamy Kuppusamy , Selvamaleeswaran Ponnuswamy , Soundra Rani Michael Helan , Wesely Edward  Gnanaraj
Published: November 2023

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a member of the Oleaceae family with various therapeutic characteristics. Different plant components are used intraditional medicine to treat illnesses such as sciatica, chronic fever, and skin diseases. It is today regarded as a rich source of numerous uniquecompounds for creating medicines against various diseases and certain industrial products. In general, the leaves, roots, flowers, and seeds of Parijatare used to cure several ailments in various dose forms, including juice and powder. The current paper discusses the Plant Profile of N. arbor-tristisLinn., as well as the Phytochemical Screening of Extract of N. arbor-tristis Leaves, physicochemical parameters, and the Extraction Procedure andPharmacological Activities conducted on N. arbor-tristis Leaves. The study aims to analyze the antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory potentialof petroleum ether extract of N. arbor-tristis leaves. DPPH scavenging assays and in vitro anti‐inflammatory activity was evaluated using Albumindenaturation, Proteinase inhibitory assay and was subjected to GC-MS analysis to identify its active components. The antibacterial potential wasanalyzed using the agar well diffusion method against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Preliminary phytochemical screening confirmed thepresence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, triterpenoids, Amino acids, Carbohydrate, and the absence of alkaloids, Anthraquinone, Phenols,Saponin, and tannin. Remarkably, free radicals scavenging ability was observed in DPPH with the IC50 of 610.71±13.6μg/mL, and the anti-inflammatoryassay also observed Albumin denaturation with the IC50 of 781.93±13.6μg/mL and the proteinase inhibitory activity with the IC50 of 652.98±32.5μg/mL.In the antibacterial assay, the zone of inhibition was recorded as 20.6±1.6mm, 21.3±1.8mm, 21.3±1.8mm, and 17.9±1.5mm for the strains of Escherichiacoli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus spp. respectively. The highest inhibition zone was observed against E. coli(24.8±1.7 and 26.6±1.4mg/mL, respectively), and the least inhibitory was observed against L. acidophilus (19.5±1.1 and 21.7±1.7mg/mL) respectively.GC-MS profile exhibited the presence of 29 components highly accountable for its pharmaceutical activities. The results suggested the presence ofphytochemicals in Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Leaves possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in the petroleum ether extract. This informationcan be used as a starting point in the search for natural-based drugs that are effective at alleviating inflammatory symptoms and antioxidant aspects.Keywords: , , , , , ,
Gender Reconstruction in Visual Form of Teaching Material
Authors: Sahayu Wening , Malia Lia , Mulyati Retna Endah Sri , Triyono Sulis , Novitasari Rahma Kurnia , Tamitope Sulaimon Jamiu
Published: November 2023

Background:

Gender has become a crucial area of research due to the unpleasant experience of gender disparity in the workplace, home, and other settings, including education, health, and civic engagement. The ideal way to promote gender equality early on is to guarantee everyone access to a high-quality education. The learning process is greatly aided by textbooks. Through language, visuals, stories, and illustrations, gender content is developed and represented in books. Given that the textbook serves as the primary means of instruction, it is crucial to examine how gender is constructed in Kontakte Deutsch 1, the widely used textbook in Indonesia.

Methodology:

A descriptive qualitative methodology was used in this study's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach. The research data source was from illustrations, words, and stories in the textbook Kontakte Deutsch 1.

Findings:

The results showed that male and female figures appeared visually at the same frequency. In categories like social roles, passions, and professional choices, gender equality was noted and portrayed. Inequalities such as stereotyping, gender subordination, and marginalization of gender were still present in a tiny proportion of phrases and narratives.

Conclusion:

This study demonstrated how the authors of Kontakte Deutsch 1 made an effort to advance gender equality principles through linked topics. Gender discrimination only appeared in a minor portion of the story. 

Originality:

There have been no studies on gender reconstruction in Kontakte Deutsch 1, commonly used in Indonesian high schools. This thorough investigation deepens our understanding of how gender is portrayed in instructional materials and emphasizes the significance of treating all genders equally and respectfully.
DETERMINATION OF FLASH CLOUD – GROUND DENTITY APPROACHED BY GEOSTATISTIC
Authors: Okqye Igosius , Kurnianto Rudi , Danial Danial
Published: November 2023

Pontianak City is an area located in the equatorial area which has an area of 107.82 km2 and consists of 6 districts. Because it is located in the equatorial area, it results in the growth of convective clouds in Pontianak City with the potential for lightning and heavy rain. The purpose of this study was to obtain interpolation modeling of lightning strike density in Pontianak City using geostatistical approaches, namely kriging and IDW methods ((Inverse Distance Weighted). The results of the two methods are compared to obtain feasible parameters to use to determine the density of lightning strikes. Based on the results of the analysis, the kriging method with spherical type is better than the exponential and gaussian methods, while for the IDW method power 3 is better than power 1 and 2. The average lightning strikes per grid in the Pontianak area ranges from 2 to 22 strikes per grid/km2/year. The highest strike on the Pontianak Kota grid with 22 strikes and the lowest on the Southeast Pontianak grid with 2 strikes. Meanwhile, based on the contour map of lightning strike density in the Pontianak City area using kriging and IDW methods, the results for the highest lightning strike range are Pontianak City with a total of 5-20 strikes. As for the lowest lightning strike range, namely Southeast Pontianak with a total of 2-9 strikes.
ENERGY AUDIT ON LIGHTING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AT AL-AZHAR ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Authors: Khabaranus Yusvian , Purwoharjono Purwoharjono , Gianto Rudy
Published: November 2023

Based on Government Regulation No. 70 of 2009 concerning energy conservation, it is stated that the use of energy by energy sources and users must be carried out sparingly and efficiently. Based on these regulations, this thesis was made with the aim of analyzing opportunities for saving electrical energy in the Islamic Middle School Al-Azhar 17 Pontianak and Islamic High School Al-Azhar 10 Pontianak buildings. Data collection was carried out from December 2022 to January 2023. The results of the analysis obtained 2 recommendations for saving electricity. In the first option, for the lighting system it is done by changing TL lamps to LEDs, requiring 240 LED lamps and for the air conditioning system it is done by changing the refrigerant to Musicool MC-22. Estimated electricity savings of 17%. The payback period is 2 years, 3 months. In the second option, 446 LED lamps were also replaced with TL lamps to LEDs. For the air conditioning system, the AC is replaced with an inverter type. Estimated electricity savings of 61.13%. The payback period is 2 years, 2 months. From the results of this analysis, energy conservation efforts to get electricity savings and cost savings are very feasible in these schools.
IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS RADIATION INTENSITY ON MEDIUM VOLTAGE NETWORK EQUIPMENT
Authors: Siregar Niko , Kurnianto Rudi , Imansyah Fitri , Yacoub Redi , Kusumawardhani Eka
Published: November 2023

This research is about how to identify electromagnetic fields radiation intensity with measuring the electric fields and magnetic fields then compare it to the radiation exposure standards for public from ICNIRP. With the experimental method directly to the 15 randomize research sites in Pontianak city, each measurement  on 1 site done on 4 sides, front, back, right and left of the objects and each sides done measurement 5 times on different distance from 1 – 5 m.  The objects that has been measured are Transformer, which is very high value of electromagnetic fields compare it to any other medium voltage network equipment. The results still so much lower value than the exposure standards for public, but according to Anies reference there will be some effects about this if the public been exposed to radiation for too long, there are psychological and physicalogical effects. Hopefully this research could be referred to the public to consider the dangers exposed to radiation exposure of electromagnetic fields by medium voltage network equipment.
MONITORING SYSTEM DESIGN OF TRACKING SYSTEM ON SOLAR PANEL FOLLOWING THE SUN ROTATION BASED ON INTERNET OF THINGS
Authors: Wardhana Irdza , Priyatman Hendro , Judiarto Hilda
Published: November 2023

In the field of energy, the sun is a large amount of energy and is still little utilized. Solar panels are a tool for utilizing solar energy into electrical energy. The average installation of solar panels is still static/fixed. Static solar panels cause the reception of sunlight energy to be less than optimal. To maximize the energy of sunlight, this solar panel is made dynamic or moved following the direction of sunlight. The monitoring process will be carried out based on the Internet of Things where the parameters to be measured are the value of voltage,current,power,solar panel temperature,and solar irradiation which will appear on the Blynk application via smartphone. Tests were conducted to determine the characteristics of the parameters measured between static solar panels and dynamic solar panels for 7 days. The maximum power value obtained by dynamic solar panels is better than the maximum power obtained by static solar panels, the largest average test value for 7 days from solar panels obtained a power value of 8.54 Watts and on static solar panels obtained a power value of 7.03 Watts. The position of the solar panel towards the sun, environmental conditions,weather conditions affect the value of the measured parameters.
FTTH NETWORK DISTURBANCE ANALYSIS BASED ON ATTENUATION AND RECEPTION POWER ON THE INDIHOME SINGKAWANG NETWORK
Authors: Oktariani Ade , Imansyah Fitri , Yacoub Redi Ratiandi
Published: November 2023

Optical fiber is a transmission medium that allows it to meet human needs to be able to transfer data faster because it uses light as a conductor. There is a damping problem in optical fiber, it needs to be accommodated so as to minimize the occurrence of attenuation in optical fiber. With this research, it can be known the magnitude of the value of a fiber optic transmission attenuation through the method of measuring attenuation values and receiving power at the customer's home  using OPM, identifying fiber optic channel attenuation that affects the quality of internet services, and knowing the comparison of OPM measurement results with OT data reading. This study uses an analytical descriptive approach where the research will describe what it is about a variable that is processed, as well as the symptoms and conditions to be identified. So the results of the study can be obtained, namely, the amount of attenuation measured in the customer's home is influenced by the attenuation measured in ODP. Attenuation at ODP is small with an average optical power value of -18.39 dB, this makes attenuation in customers' homes, namely ONT, tend to be smaller with an average optical power value of -20.04 dB. There is an additional value  of -1.65  dB per transmission. So it is known that the longer the cable used for fiber optic transmission, the greater the attenuation produced so that the optical power emitted by the sender will weaken along with the length of the cable. This is what will affect the quality of internet services.
EFFECT OF SHADING ON HALF-CUT SOLAR PANELS POWER OUTPUT
Authors: Pratama Bayu Angga , Hiendro Ayong , Marpaung Jannus , Yusuf M. Ismail , Imansyah Fitri
Published: November 2023

The output power generated by the photovoltaic module and its lifetime depend on many aspects. Some of these factors include: type of PV material, intensity of received solar radiation, cell temperature, parasitic resistance, clouds and other shadowing effects, inverter efficiency, dust, module orientation, weather conditions, geographical location and cable thickness and others. There are several environmental parameters that can affect the performance of solar cells, including changes in temperature, intensity of solar radiation, partial covering of the surface of the solar cell. Partial covering of the solar cell surface is usually caused by dust adhering to the solar panel for a certain period of time or it can also be caused by animal droppings such as birds that accidentally hit and cover the surface of the solar panel. Because it causes the closing of the solar cell, the performance of the solar cell will not be maximized, so it can greatly affect the decrease in the value of the output power and also the current generated. But how big the resulting influence is not yet known. The data logger managed to record the necessary parameters of the PV circuit that is applied to the shadow, namely, Voc voltage, working voltage, working current and power. The application of a rectangular shadow pattern has differences from a circle pattern, namely: in a rectangular pattern: a significant voltage drop occurs when the shadow is applied by 60%, the PV can still emit current although it is relatively small, the PV no longer emits voltage when the shadow is more than 70% , whereas in the circle pattern: the PV voltage starts to drop after the shadow is applied by 30%, if the shadow is more than 30% then the PV is no longer flowing current.
BIQUAD ANTENNA DESIGN WITH CIRCLE REFLECTORS
Authors: Pratama Nanta Aprilian , Marpaung Jannus , Suryadi Dedy
Published: November 2023

This research is about how to develop a signal receiving antenna using cans as a reflector and copper wire in the form of BiQuad as a drive. With the experimental method directly to the research site which is useful for analyzing each captured signal strength. One of the objectives of this research is to support the improvement of the creative economy in Sungai Kupah Village, where the area really needs help from signal strength. The results of this study indicate that using only a can antenna can improve the GSM signal quality. There are 2 providers used, namely Tri and Telkomsel by taking variable values from Signal Strength, RSSI, SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, Ping, Upload, Download and taking the daily data for 5 research days in the morning and evening which aims to analyze any change in the value of the variable data. The average value obtained by the Tri provider for 5 days in the morning at Signal Strength -113.4 dBm, RSSI -82.64 dBm, SINR 4.78 dB, RSRP -113.4 dBm, RSRQ -13.2 dB , Ping 168.21 ms, Upload 37.68 Mbps, Download 2.08 Mbps. The average value obtained by the Tri provider for 5 days in the afternoon at Signal Strength -112.8 dBm, RSSI -82.36 dBm, SINR 4.56 dB, RSRP -112.8 dBm, RSRQ 13.3 dB, Ping 194.60 ms, Upload 20.52 Mbps, Download 9.15 Mbps. The average Telkomsel provider gets for 5 days in the morning at Signal Strength -115.8 dBm, RSSI -87.16 dBm, SINR 4.56 dB, RSRP -115.8 dBm, RSRQ -10.3 dB, Ping 189.14 ms, Upload 23.52 Mbps, Download 15.67 Mbps. The average Telkomsel provider gets for 5 days in the afternoon at Signal Strength -113.8 dBm, RSSI -86.12 dBm, SINR 6.16 dB, RSRP -113.8 dBm, RSRQ -9.7 dB, Ping 157.52 ms, Upload 31.83 Mbps, Download 22.27 Mbps.
On the Synchronizability of Quadratic Integrate and Fire Neurons
Authors: Çiftçi Koray
Published: November 2023

Synchronization is a property of complex systems that manifests itself as the emergence of collective behavior from local interactions. Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, and in neuronal networks, the firing times of the neurons get synchronized via the electrical and chemical synapses among them. This property has been observed in both computational models and experimental studies. However, this synchronization's mechanisms have not yet been totally revealed. Here, we investigate the synchronization properties of quadratic integrate and fire (QIF) neurons from a computational modeling perspective. QIF neurons are simple yet effective models in the sense that they have the ability to capture complex behavior observed in neurons. We present analytical results concerning the spiking frequency of the QIF neurons and the relationships between membrane voltage and phase of the neurons. We give simulation results for a simple network of all-to-all coupled QIF neurons, demonstrating the effects of different types of coupling among the network members. We show that electrical and inhibitory chemical synapses play complementary roles in the formation of synchronized behavior in a neuronal network. Our results contribute to our understanding of the brain to produce cognitive abilities and coordinated action.
A Note on the Germination of Neem Seeds (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.)
Authors:   Oilseed Specialist,Coimbatore, S.G AIYADURAI
Published: November 2023

The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is economically an important one in that it gives valuable timber and yields good quality seeds containing 35% to 40% oil. Its bark, gum, leaves, oil etc., are put to a variety of uses in medicine. In recent years much emphasis has been laid on the importance of large-scale planting of oil bearing trees such as lluppai (Bassia sp), Neem (Azadirachta sp), Pungam (Pongamia glabra) and Pinnai (Calophylum inophylum). Of these neem is, a very common and quick-growing tree and its planting on a large scale is generally done during Vanamahotsava commencing from July-August. The propagation of this tree is only through the seed and as such the seeds are to be preserved carefully and utilised for raising seedlings for planting. Neem trees begin to flower during February-March and fruits ripen and begin to drop down from June. Some birds like Crows, Mynahs and Cuckoos eat the whole fruits and the seeds come out along, with their excreta. The seeds that are found shed underneath the trees. are collected by poor people in the villages and sold to the oil- crusher.