bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Racismo e arquivo
Authors: Ferraz Eduardo , Gouvea de Souza Francisco
Published: January 2024

A intenção desse ensaio é dialogar com alguns debates contemporâneos que enfrentam as relações entre conhecimento histórico, racismo e arquivo, especialmente pela leitura de Achille Mbembe, Grada Kilomba, Saidya Hartmann, concluindo seu percurso com Lélia Gonzales. Ao colocar no centro da discussão especialmente a vinculação entre arquivo e opressão epistêmica, pretendemos destacar como autores que se debruçaram a indagar a relação entre Modernidade e racismo perceberam o arquivo como uma limitação para a pluralidade de manifestações da vida humana. Consequentemente, e partir da amplitude de referências levantadas, passamos a problematizar o fazer historiográfico em sua faceta moderna e suas limitações.
Naturaleza, etnicidad y democracia
Authors: Rinke Stefan
Published: January 2024

José Martí, destacado pensador latinoamericano de finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, es venerado como un símbolo de inflexión histórica en el pensamiento de la región. Su obra más famosa, Nuestra América, presenta la idea de una identidad latinoamericana independiente de las antiguas potencias coloniales y de las influencias francesas panlatinistas. Aunque su figura se ha apropiado políticamente, su legado se centra en el concepto de “Nuestra América”. A pesar de la falta de desarrollo sistemático de ideas políticas en su obra, Martí se destaca como un republicano convencido, influido por pensadores independentistas y constitucionales estadounidenses y franceses. Su título, más que el contenido, sigue siendo un llamado a la unidad y la integración en América Latina, manteniendo su relevancia hasta hoy. Para debatir estas cuestiones, este artículo analizará la obra más famosa de Martí, el ensayo Nuestra América, que dio nombre al mencionado concepto de identidad americana. Pero antes, arrojará luz sobre algunos aspectos de la biografía de Martí y sobre su contexto histórico.
Textile Mobilities across Medieval Afro-Eurasia
Authors: Dospel Williams Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

Textiles counted among the most precious and prized categories of material culture in the medieval world: made with care in specialized workshops, handed down over generations as part of family wealth, repurposed until threadbare for use as dress and furnishings, serving as diplomatic gifts and luxury trade goods, cloth played a major cultural role across premodern societies. Such importance stands in contrast to how fabrics are often viewed by students today, as cheaply-made, disposal material outsourced from distant factories for mass consumption. The disjuncture between premodern attitudes toward cloth and prevailing views today offers a compelling entry point for students to contemplate historical continuities and difference through the lens of a universally familiar medium of textiles.

This pedagogical file considers textiles’ mobilities across premodern Afro-Eurasia to explore medieval global networks through a focus on exchanges evidenced in material culture. The presented examples focus on textiles in European and North American museum collections, thus layering in also more recent mobilities of these objects as artworks with modern collecting histories.
Ekonomik Büyüme ve Çevrenin Korunması Politikaları Arasında: Gençlerde İklim Değişikliği Algısı ve Tutumlar
Authors: TAŞKIN Burcu
Published: January 2024

Dünyanın birçok yerinde, yerel halk, çeşitli gruplara özellikle gençlere odaklanarak, çeşitli yeşil, çevreci eylemlere katılımı artırmak için politikalar izlemektedir. Diğer yandan bu yöndeki eylem çağrılarının, çevre ile ilgili sorunların daha çok uzak bir döneme yönelik riskleri barındırdığı için yeterli aksiyon alınmasını sağlayamadığı görülmektedir. Bu çalışma ‘görünür bir kirlilik’ olan müsilajdan ilham almıştır. Araştırma 2021 senesinde Marmara Denizi’nde yaygın olarak görülen ve halk arasında paniğe yol açan müsilaj sonrası gençlerde genel olarak çevrenin korunması ve iklim değişikliği konularında algı ve tutumlarını anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. 18-40 yaş grubundaki gençlerle yapılan anket çalışması göstermiştir ki çevrenin korunması ve iklim değişikliği ile ilgili farkındalık ve bireysel davranış değişiklikleri yüksek olsa da, merkezi yönetimler asıl önleyici aktör olarak görülmektedir. STK’ların ve devletin politikaları ise yeterli bulunmamaktadır. Diğer bir ilgi çekici sonuç ise ekonomik büyüme ve çevrenin korunması denklemi ile ilgilidir. Gençler her ne kadar ekonominin mevcut durumda en önemli sorun olduğunu belirtse de, tercihlerinin ekonomik büyüme ve istihdamın artırılması yerine çevrenin korunması yönünde kullanmışlardır. Kanal İstanbul Projesi belki de bu hassasiyetler doğrultusunda değerlendirilmelidir.
Türkiye'deki Hekim Adaylarının Yurt Dışına Göç Etme Eğilimleri
Authors: ÇİÇEK Adem
Published: January 2024

Türkiye uluslararası toplumda göç alan ve göç veren bir ülke olarak konumlanmıştır. Türkiye’nin verdiği göçler içerisinde beyin göçü güncelliğini koruyan bir mesele olmuş, ancak son yıllarda daha çok sağlık sektöründe beyin göçü tartışılmaya başlanmıştır. 2019 yılında Çin’de ortaya çıkarak dünyaya yayılan Covid-19 salgınıyla birlikte artan iş yükü ve zorlu çalışma koşulları nedeniyle çok sayıda hekim yurt dışına göç etmiştir. Sağlık çalışanlarına uygulanan şiddet, uzun nöbet saatleri, kötü çalışma koşulları, hekimlerin itibar görmemeleri, düşük ücret gibi sorunlar nedeniyle birçok hekim yurt dışına göç etmektedir. Hekimlerin çalışma koşullarını olumsuz etkileyen gelişmelerin yalnızca hekimlerin değil tıp eğitimine devam eden hekim adaylarının da gelecek planlarını etkilediği gözlemlenmiş ve onların da hekimlerin göçünü örnek alabileceği öngörülmüştür. Bu öngörü hekim adaylarının gelecek planlarında yurt dışına göçün belirleyici olup olmadığı sorusunu gündeme getirmiştir. Bu çalışma Türkiye’deki hekim adaylarının göç etme eğilimini Lee’nin itme-çekme kuramına dayanarak araştırmaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı hekim adaylarının yurt dışına göç etme eğiliminin olup olmadığını ve olası göçün itici-çekici sebeplerini tespit etmektir. Bu hedefe yönelik olarak İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi tıp fakülteleri Dönem-IV, V ve VI öğrencilerinin katıldığı bir anket çalışması yapılmış ve Microsoft Excel aracılığıyla anket verileri analiz edilmiştir. Katılımcıların neredeyse yarısının yurt dışında çalışma eğilimi olduğu ve göç etme eğiliminin kadınlara nazaran erkek katılımcılarda daha baskın olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre köken ülkeye ilişkin itici faktörlerin başında hekimlerin maruz kaldıkları şiddet, kötü çalışma koşulları ve hekimlerin azalan saygınlığı gelmektedir. Potansiyel hedef ülkelerle ilgili çekici faktörlerin başında ise elverişli ve insani çalışma koşulları, daha iyi yaşam standartları ve yeterli ücret gelmektedir.
Dirençli Şehirler: Risk Temelli Proaktif Yönetim
Authors: DEMİRKAYA Yüksel
Published: January 2024

Şehirlerin dizaynında ve yönetiminde paydaşlar ile hareket etmenin önemi, risk temelli planlar yapılırken bir kez daha anlaşılmaktadır. Şehirlerin yaşam kalitesi, kentsel donatıların sosyal ve ekonomik ihtiyaçlara cevap verebilmesiyle artmaktadır. Haliyle kentsel yaşam kalitesi göstergelerinin oluşturulması ve bu temelde oluşabilecek risklerin belirlenmesi konusunda senaryo analizlerinin dayanıklı şehirler için vazgeçilmez gerekliliktir. Dayanıklılık genel olarak kurumların bir tehlikeye/olumsuzluğa maruz kalındığında sistemsel uyum sağlayabilme kapasitesini ifade eder. Dirençli şehir kavramı da buradan türetilerek, şehirlerin maruz kaldıkları tehditlere karşı koyabilme ve sürecin getirdiği yeni duruma uyum sağlayabilme ve önceden belirlenen yeni sürece doğru yol alabilme kapasitesini ifade eder. Risk Temelli Planlama günümüzde özellikle büyükşehir ve büyükşehir ilçe belediyelerinin önemle dikkate almaları gereken yönetsel fırsatlar sunmaktadır. Tüm kurumsal yönetim yapısı olan organizasyonlar gibi belediyeler de mevcut imkanları en iyi şekilde kullanmak amacıyla geleceği planlamak zorundadır. Özellikle, ekonomik istikrasızlık ve sosyal-kültürel değişimlerin hızlı olduğu/olabileceği dönemlerde risk-temelli stratejik amaç ve hedeflerin öncelikle ele alınması gerekir. Zira belediyelerin kentsel yaşam kalitesini geliştirme adına çok çeşitli görev alanları bulunmakta ve geniş bir yelpazede stratejik hedefler oluşturabilmektedirler. Kentsel yaşam kalitesini artırmanın ötesinde sosyo-ekonomik ve sosyo-kültürel düzen ve istikrarın korunması amacıyla kurumsal yönetim risk haritasının detaylandırılması ve bu risklerin göz önüne alınarak hedeflerin oluşturulmasına ağırlık verilebilir. Haliyle kurumsal kaynaklar normal zamanlardan daha fazla bu alana tahsis edilebilecektir. Özetle, göz ardı edilmemesi gereken husus, risk yönetiminde proaktif eylemler ancak riskin önceden belirlenmesi/tahmin edilmesi ve yönetsel kapasitenin bu yönde hazırlanmasıyla mümkündür.
Features of Ultrasound Imaging of Different Types of Thyroid Calcifications and their Association with Cancer Risk
Authors: Zubov A. D. , Kut’ya A. E.
Published: January 2024

The features of multiparametric ultrasound imaging different types of thyroid calcifications and its significance in cancer risk stratification were studied on the material of 932 patients referred for thyroid biopsy. It has been established that calcification in the thyroid gland is represented by macrocalcifications, microcalcifications, calcified capsules and fully calcified nodules with characteristic ultrasonic features. MicroPure technology was determined to improve visualization of microcalcifications, differentiate them from other hyperechogenic point structures, but was ineffective for other types of calcifications. The frequency of microcalcification in thyroid nodules is significantly associated with the risk of their malignancy, but can be detected in benign nodules and in intact parenchyma; for other types of calcifications, the dependence on the risk of malignancy is either absent or not linear. The frequency of microcalcification in thyroid nodules is significantly associated with the risk of their malignancy, but can be detected in benign nodules and in intact parenchyma; for other types of calcifications, the dependence on the risk of malignancy is either absent or not linear. Thus, ultrasound assessment of thyroid nodule calcification using MicroPure technology allows us to stratify their oncologic risk, which can be used in the choice of further patient management tactics.
MRI-semiotics of para-vertebral muscles changes in patients with idiopathic scoliosis
Authors: Diachkova G. V. , Zeynalov Yu. L. , Burtsev A. V. , Diachkov K. A. , Larionova T. A.
Published: January 2024

The article presents data on the state of the paravertebral muscles studied by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 26 patients with idiopathic scoliosis with various degrees of spinal deformity. A decrease in muscle area and fatty degeneration, expressed from the concave side, were noted. The area of the paravertebral muscles on the concave side in deformity of 70–90 ° significantly differed from the area of the muscles on the convex side. The average degree of fat infiltration of various muscles along the concave side ranged from 14 to 28 %. The degree of fatty degeneration and hypotrophy of the paravertebral muscles should be taken into account when preparing for surgery, during its performance and when developing a rehabilitation program in the postoperative period.
Periprosthetic Distal Femoral Fractures Around a Total Knee Arthroplasty: a Meta-analysis Comparing Locking compression Plating and Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing
Authors: Al-Jabri Talal , Wood Matthew J , Faddul Farah , Musbahi Omar , Bajracharya Abhijit , Magan Ahmed A , Jayadev Chethan , Giannoudis Peter V
Published: January 2024

Purpose

The number of total knee replacements (TKRs) performed per year has been increasing annually and it is estimated that by 2030 demand would reach 3.48 million procedures per year in the United States Of America. The prevalence of periprosthetic fractures (PPFs) around TKRs has followed this trend with incidences ranging from 0.3% to 3.5%. Distal femoral PPFs are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. When there is sufficient bone stock in the distal femur and a fracture pattern conducive to fixation, locking compression plating (LCP) and retrograde intramedullary nailing (RIMN) are commonly used fixation strategies. Conversely, in situations with loosening and deficient bone stock, a salvage procedure such as a distal femoral replacement is recognized as an alternative. This meta-analysis investigates the rates of non-union, re-operation, infection, and mortality for LCPs and RIMNs when performed for distal femoral PPFs fractures around TKRs.

Method

A search was conducted to identify articles relevant to the management of distal femoral PPFs around TKRs in adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Articles meeting the inclusion criteria were then assessed for methodological quality using the methodological items for non-randomised studies (MINORS) criteria. Articles were reviewed, and data were compiled into tables for analysis.

Results

10 articles met the inclusion criteria, reporting on 528 PPFs. The overall incidence of complications was: non-union 9.4%, re-operation 12.9%, infection 2.4%, and mortality 5.5%. This meta-analysis found no significant differences between RIMN and LCP in rates of non-union (9.2% vs 9.6%) re-operation (15.1% vs 11.3%), infection (2.1% vs 2.6%), and mortality (6.0% vs 5.2%), respectively.

Conclusion

This meta-analysis demonstrated no significant difference in rates of non-union, re-operation, infection, and mortality between RIMN and LCP and both remain valid surgical treatment options.
How Sacred Are the Dead?
Authors: Hutton Ronald
Published: January 2024

Traditionally, one of the most magical, numinous, or consecrated kinds of space is a grave, which has the capacity to inspire all the feelings of reverence, affection, discomfort, or fear that humans associate with the dead of their own species. However, the contents of graves, including the bodies of occupants, also represent one of the most valuable sources of information concerning ancient societies. For most of the time since systematic inquiry into the ancient past began, this potential paradox was solved by denying the ancient dead any of the respect recorded to more recent burials. Since the 1990s, a number of challenges have been mounted to this approach, and a complex debate resulted that provides a window into contemporary attitudes toward death, humanity, the sacred, and the spirit of place. This article is designed to review and analyze that debate in a British context.
Epistaxis and Facial Swelling Due to Nasal Blastomycosis in a Cat
Authors: Bolton Timothy Andrew , Green Emily , Cecere Thomas
Published: January 2024

A 5 yr old castrated male domestic longhair was examined because of left-sided facial swelling and epistaxis. Head computed tomography with contrast identified a mass within the left nasal cavity and multifocal regions of nasal bone osteolysis. Histopathology of nasal mass biopsies and cytology of the facial swelling revealed pyogranulomatous inflammation due to Blastomyces dermatitidis. The cat experienced resolution of clinical signs following 8 mo of treatment with itraconazole. Although rare, clinicians should include blastomycosis on the differential diagnoses list of infectious causes for feline nasal disease if within an endemic area.
Nesidioblastosis and Subsequent Diabetes Mellitus in a Dog with Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia Treated with Partial Pancreatectomy
Authors: Arjoonsingh Avin , Guess Sarah , Campbell Bonnie , Salmelin Bettina
Published: January 2024

A 6.5 yr old castrated male mixed-breed dog was presented for clinical signs associated with hypoglycemia. Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia was diagnosed as the cause of the persistent hypoglycemia. No obvious pancreatic mass was seen on abdominal computed tomography and exploratory laparotomy. A partial pancreatectomy was performed with the suspicion of an insulinoma-causing hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. Nesidioblastosis was diagnosed based clinical, biochemical, and histopathologic findings. There was beta cell hyperplasia and no evidence of neoplasia. The dog was euglycemic postoperatively after a partial pancreatectomy. Long-term follow-up after 2 yr revealed that the dog was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
Comparison of Aerobic Bacterial Culture Among Four Veterinary Microbiology Laboratories from Dogs with Superficial Pyoderma
Authors: Pieper Jason B. , Smart Kimberly , Berger Darren J.
Published: January 2024

Bacterial culture and susceptibility are widely used in veterinary medicine to determine the specific bacteria causing infection as well as aid in appropriate antimicrobial selection. Previous studies have shown variable results with culture and susceptibility depending on the laboratory and methodology used. Samples from dogs with superficial pyoderma were obtained to make a homogeneous solution of bacteria. Sample acquisition from this solution was randomized and submitted to four veterinary laboratories for microbial identification and sensitivity. There was fair agreement among the laboratories in identification of a Staphylococcus spp. as well as fair agreement among the laboratories on the same Staphylococcus sp. Very good agreement was noted on identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. Additionally, good to very good agreement was noted on all antimicrobials that were tested across all four laboratories. A difference in turnaround time for sample processing was observed between the laboratories in the present study. Overall, there was mild variability among the laboratory results in this study.
Criminal liability of a military doctor as a public official for the consequences of medical errors
Authors: Kubiak Rafał
Published: January 2024

Lekarze wojskowi, jeśli pełnią czynną służbę wojskową, posiadają status tzw. funkcjonariusza publicznego w rozumieniu Kodeksu karnego. Z jednej strony przysługuje im wzmożona ochrona karnoprawna, z drugiej jednak mogą ponieść odpowiedzialność za przestępstwa urzędnicze. Jednym z nich jest czyn opisany w art. 231 K.k., a polegający na przekroczeniu uprawnień lub niedopełnieniu obowiązków i działaniu w ten sposób na szkodę interesu publicznego lub prywatnego. Powstaje pytanie, czy w przypadku popełnienia przez lekarza wojskowego błędu medycznego, może on odpowiadać za ten czyn, czy tylko za przestępstwa przeciwko życiu lub zdrowiu pacjenta (jak ma to miejsce w odniesieniu do lekarzy cywilnych). W artykule ukazano praktykę sądową w tym zakresie, z której wynika, że inaczej traktowani są lekarze wojskowi pełniący funkcje kierownicze i dopuszczający się nieprawidłowości w tym obszarze oraz lekarze-żołnierze udzielający świadczeń zdrowotnych. Można z tego wywieść, że jedynie w odniesieniu do tej pierwszej grupy lekarzy wojskowych dopuszczalne jest postawienie zarzutu popełnienia występku spenalizowanego w art. 231 K.k. W artykule przedstawiono argumentację uzasadniającą taką tezę.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – Part 1. Historical outline, the principle of operation of hyperbaric chamber,
indications and contraindications
Authors: Chochowska Małgorzata , Martowski Łukasz
Published: January 2024

Wzrost zainteresowania wykorzystaniem tlenu hiperbarycznego (ang. hyperbaric oxygen therapy, HBOT) w medycynie skłonił autorów do przeanalizowania dostępnych przeglądów badań i metaanaliz oraz uszeregowania danych dotyczących HBOT. W pierwszej części artykułu przedstawiono: zarys historyczny badań na HBOT, zasady działania komór hiperbarycznych oraz wskazania i przeciwwskazania do stosowania tej formy leczenia.
Repurposing of multiple sclerosis (MS) and graft versus host disease (GVHD) therapeutics to inhibit chronic rejection of transplanted organs
Authors: Kloc Malgorzata , Uosef Ahmed , Halasa Marta
Published: January 2024

Chronic rejection of transplanted organs is an incurable event in transplantation. Macrophages infiltrating allograft induce vessel occlusion and tissue fibrosis, which over the months-years post-transplantation cause organ failure. Patients require re-transplantation, which is extremely problematic because of the permanent lack of organ donors. Our studies showed that chronic rejection depends on the function of macrophages and the RhoA/ROCK pathway. Genetic (RhoA knockout) or pharmacologic (ROCK inhibitors) interference with the RhoA pathway inhibits macrophage functions and prevents chronic rejection in the rodent transplantation model. Most commercially available RhoA pathway inhibitors are not approved for clinical use. However, we found two compounds: fingolimod (Gilenya, FTY720) and belumosudil (Rezurock), which are clinically approved for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) and chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD), respectively, which also inhibit the RhoA pathway. We tested these two drugs in the rodent transplantation model, and both inhibited chronic rejection. Thus, we proposed to repurpose these drugs for organ transplantation. A clinical trial on the effect of fingolimod in kidney transplant patients is ongoing, and the belumosudil trial is pending.
MRI Findings in Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: A case report
Authors: Abdul Malik Hayat  , Muhammad Imran Khan  , Saman Chaudhary  , Verda Ashraf  , Asma Ashraf  , Mehwish Nizam
Published: January 2024

Background: Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare genetic condition which is mainly presented with painless, sub-acute central unilateral vision loss followed by contralateral vision loss after few weeks to months. Young adults are typically affected with men preponderance. Relatively, it is a common cause of blindness as a result of mutation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Case report: We reported the case of two brothers, who had recent history of vision loss. Fundoscopy examination revealed bilateral optic nerve atrophy along with vessel narrowing and absent macular reflex. We performed MRI bilateral orbits with contrast which revealed abnormal signals and atrophy of the optic nerves suggesting optic neuritis. Conclusion: Whenever young males develop bilateral sequential vision loss with a positive family history, the diagnosis of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy should be suspected. Ophthalmological examination may reveal signs suggestive of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy. MRI may demonstrate edema signals in both optic nerve along with thinning of nerve fibers suggesting nerve atrophy. MRI is considered an useful tool to show optic nerve abnormality and optic neuritis.
Medical and social aspects of the health status of the adolescents-internally displaced persons
Authors:   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine», Danylenko Heorhii , Strashok Larisa ,   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine», Zavelya Elina ,   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine», Isakova Maryna ,   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine», Belyaeva Olena ,   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine»
Published: January 2024

The medical-social characteristic of the vital activity of the adolescents- internally displaced persons under the influence of military actions and negative factors related to migration is presented. Deterioration of the socio-hygienic conditions of education and nutrition of adolescents was determined, regardless of social status. Adolescents - internally displaced persons were 2 times more often admitted the deterioration of both physical health and psycho-emotional state compared to adolescents - local residents.
Genetic features in patients with depressive disorder
Authors:   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine», Bagatska Natalia
Published: January 2024

Genetic features in patients with depressive disorder have been determined based on the references and own research. Hereditary burden of mental illnesses was recorded in 66.0 % of families; accumulation of mental disorders in various categories of relatives of probands was revealed. The following negative exogenic and endogenic factors have been determined: stress and pernicious habits in parents, pathological course of pregnancy and childbirth in mothers, birth of a child with distress syndrome, stress at patient’s home and in educational institution, undernutrition and pernicious habits of the patient, childhood infectious diseases, etc. The level of spontaneous mutagenesis in vitro was twice the level of induced mutagenesis that indicates pronounced individual and group latent chromosomal instability of patients.
Prediction of the risk of formation of depressive disorder in adolescents
Authors:   SI «Institute of Children and Adolescents Health Care of the NAMS of Ukraine», Mitelov Dmytro
Published: January 2024

TThe paper presents an analysis of clinical, biological, socio-demographic risk factors for the development of depressive disorder in adolescents.
Phytochemical evaluation and In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Curcuma longa
Authors: Donipati Prasanthi , Sreeramulu Dr. S.Hara , Donipati Prasanna Jyothi
Published: January 2024

In the present investigation, we studied on the in-vitro antibacterial activity of Curcuma longa extracts in hexane, chloroform, and methanol as well as phytochemical screening. Steroids, terpenoids, glycosides, tannins, alkaloids, phenols, and carbohydrates were all identified in the data. Against the investigated bacterial strains, the chosen plant extracts generated a concentration-dependent zone of inhibition. Compared to gram positive species, the extracts demonstrated more potency against gram negative organisms. When the extracts were at their greatest concentrations, 500 and 250 µg/ml, they demonstrated better activity. At 500 µg doses, the chloroform extract of Curcuma longa exhibited superior effectiveness against gram negative bacteria compared to the other two extracts
Intolerance among Different Islamic Sects in Pakistan: Causes and Solution
Authors: Dr. Naseem Akhter  , Prof. Dr. Doğan Kaplan
Published: January 2024

Intolerance has been a serious problem as an inter-communal problem and this problem exists in the form of inter-communal intolerance in Pakistan which leads to violence and bloodshed. Many factors contribute to this intolerance, including sectarian differences in belief and practice, political exploitation of sectarian differences, lack of education and understanding, and the influence of extremism. Due to which Pakistani people are facing many problems. There are many different sects of Muslims in Pakistan, each with its own set of beliefs and customs. These differences can sometimes lead to stresses and even violence between sects. For instance, the Sunni and Shia organizations of Islam have several views about the succession of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and this has been a wellspring of contention between the two factions for a really long time. Misunderstandings and prejudices between sects can result from the fact that many Pakistanis lack Islamic knowledge. For instance, some individuals may be of the opinion that their particular sect is the only genuine Islamic sect and that all others are heretics. Intolerance and even violence can result from it. The aim of this research work is to explain a comparative analysis of intolerance among different Islamic sects in Pakistan and as well as to find out its causes and solution under the Islamic context. In this study used a qualitative approach to its investigation. The information was gathered from a variety of sources, including websites, books, magazines, news pieces, and research papers. The primary and secondary both sources were used in references.
Any society that wants to sustain stability, moral development, and peace has to have a giving and tolerant relationship among its members of all religions and sects. To promote regional security, stability, peace, and order, it is equally important to behave with charity and tolerance. In Pakistan, where people of diverse countries, beliefs, and sects live, tolerance is especially important. There must be religious tolerance for people to coexist peacefully in society. Then the environment of society would be peaceful and calm.
Performansi Algoritma K-Means pada Penentuan Cluster Covid-19
Authors: Faqih Ahyar Prayoga  , Rengga Pratama Putra  , Ghani Ayang Arjuna  , Siska Narulita
Published: January 2024

Pada awal Maret 2020, Indonesia dilanda pandemi Corona Virus atau sering kita sebut dengan Covid-19. Virus ini menyebabkan infeksi pada saluran pernapasan seperti flu ketika menyerang manusia. Di Indonesia sendiri penyebaran Covid-19 sangatlah cepat, misalnya di daerah Jawa Barat sehingga pemerintah kesulitan menangani cepatnya penyebaran virus Covid-19. Sebagai salah satu upaya untuk mempercepat penanganan penyebaran Covid-19, diperlukan pengelompokan wilayah yang terjangkit agar penanganannya tepat. Pengelompokan data ini dapat dilakukan menggunakan metode data mining clustering dengan algoritma K-Means. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui performansi algoritma K-Means pada pengelompokan wilayah terjangkit Covid-19. Proses pengolahan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan bantuan tool Rapidminer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai DBI 0,459 dimana nilai tersebut non-negatif atau lebih besar sama dengan 0 yang berarti cluster yang dihasilkan semakin baik.
Crafting a Neutrosophic-Driven Tool to Probe Turnover Propensities in Manufacturing Entities
Authors:   Department of Innovative Education, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Jakhongir Shaturaev ,   Department of Innovative Education, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan,   Center of the Engagement of International Ranking Agencies, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan,   Department of Human Resource Management, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan,   Center of the Engagement of International Ranking Agencies, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan,   Department of Innovative Education, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan,   Department of Human Resource Management, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Muhabbat Hakimova , Khayrilla Kurbonov , Kholmuratov Salim , Nazirjon Rajabov , Nilufar Fayzullaeva , Farxod Turabekov
Published: January 2024

This research revolves around the development and validation of a tool, driven by Neutrosophic logic, designed to probe turnover propensities in manufacturing entities. The primary objective is to uncover the determinants of turnover in these organizations by assessing employees' intentions to leave. Initially, pilot interviews were conducted to identify turnover factors, and a synthesis of literature and interview insights led to the emergence of key themes. These themes were then utilized to construct a closed-ended questionnaire, which was subsequently employed in surveys. The instrument underwent validation through Exploratory Factor Analysis, confirming the validity of all items. Confirmatory Factor Analysis further established both convergent and discriminant validity, resulting in the exclusion of two items. This unique tool provides empirical researchers with a fresh approach to understanding turnover causes, particularly in the context of non-executive manufacturing personnel. Notably, the focus extends to addressing linguistic barriers by considering workers who may not be proficient in English, emphasizing the need for a scale catering to languages such as Urdu or Hindi.
Stock Prices and Bitcoin Prices: A VAR Model
Authors: Zeng Joey
Published: January 2024

The rapid rise of Bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency, has attracted significant attention from investors, researchers, and policymakers alike. The relationship between traditional stock prices and Bitcoin prices has garnered considerable attention in recent years. This research paper aims to explore the interconnections and dynamics between stock prices and Bitcoin prices by employing a Vector Autoregression (VAR) model. The study utilizes a comprehensive dataset spanning a specific time period, encompassing daily or monthly observations of stock prices and Bitcoin prices. The VAR model allows for the analysis of the joint behavior of these variables, capturing both short and long-term relationships, showing the effects of stocks on Bitcoin, but not the other way around. The research also underscores the necessity for continuous monitoring and analysis as the cryptocurrency landscape evolves rapidly. It highlights the significance of understanding the intricate dynamics between traditional financial markets and emerging digital assets, such as Bitcoin, in order to make informed investment decisions and mitigate potential risks.
Stock Forecasting Based on Linear Regression Model and Nonlinear Machine Learning Regression Model
Authors: Zhou Yushan
Published: January 2024

To enhance the accuracy of stock price prediction for Netflix and provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of stock trading prices, this study constructs a predictive model by employing three distinct approaches: a linear regression model, a Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) artificial neural network, and a Gated Recursive Unit (GRU) which serves as a component of the LSTM architecture. A prediction scheme is devised, utilizing historical stock data spanning from 2002 to 2022 for Netflix. The primary objective is to forecast the stock price of Netflix for the subsequent 20-day period. To evaluate the efficacy of the three models, a rigorous assessment is conducted employing robust evaluation indices. The outcomes of this analysis will enable a determination of the fitting adequacy of each model, thereby facilitating the identification of the most suitable approach for accurate stock price prediction in the context of Netflix. This research endeavors to contribute to the field of stock market analysis by leveraging advanced predictive modeling techniques for enhanced forecasting accuracy and insightful decision-making.
The positive effect and future trends of the enterprise performance by the company using digitization
Authors: Yang Chuan
Published: January 2024

As the development of the globalization, more and more cross-border enterprises choose to come into the China to develop themselves. However, because they lack of popularity, digital transformation become a good choice for e-commerce, and they can use live-stream commerce to enlarge their development of space. Up to a point, live-stream commerce increase the enterprise performance. Use Alibaba as an example, in 2016, through the live-stream commerce platform which is created by Taobao, users can watch the live and buy the commodity which they like at the same time. In this thesis, I will use live-stream commerce as an epitome to show the digitization transference and explore that under the influence of the digitization, enterprises receive the positive effect and future trend.
The Reason for Silicon Valley Bank Collapse and Relevant Suggestion
Authors: Wang Hongyi
Published: January 2024

Against this background, the primary objective of this study is to analyse the variables and underlying causes that contribute to the potential collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Based on extensive research and analysis, the internal structure of SVB reveals that several key causes have contributed to the company's bankruptcy. These elements include the adverse economic conditions, the impact of the pandemic, government policies, and internal management issues inside SVB. The findings of the research underscore the impact of the prevailing economic downturn and the decision of the United States government to raise interest rates on SVB, a financial institution with a singular portfolio. Consequently, SVB is compelled to address the dearth of capital by consistently liquidating its assets. The failure of SVB Bank can be attributed to its tight association with the financial market and the overall state of the economy. The potential collapse of a financial institution might exert adverse effects on the overall stability of the financial market. Hence, it is contended that organisations should pursue portfolio diversification, enhance their liquidity management, and safeguard their cash-based assets in order to mitigate risk diversification.
The Current Status and Future Prospects of Machine Learning in the Chinese Stock Market
Authors: Li Tingwei
Published: January 2024

This article explores the current status and prospects of machine learning techniques in the stock market of china. It begins by providing an overview of the relevant concepts of machine learning and analyzing its strengths and weaknesses in the stock market context. The article also introduces the current application of machine learning techniques in the gobal stock market. In the methodology section, several machine learning models that have performed well in the stock market are listed. The article then summarizes and analyzes the specific applications of machine learning and its algorithms in the stock market of China, highlighting the advantages and limitations due to the unique characteristics of the market.Finally, the article concludes by summarizing the aforementioned content and providing an outlook on the future development direction of machine learning technology in the stock market of chinese. While the performance of machine learning technology in the stock market has its pros and cons, it is undeniable that it holds an important position in the future development of the financial market, especially within the wave of innovation and progress in the financial industry.
Analysis of Virtual Spokesperson in Marketing
Authors: Zhu Danna
Published: January 2024

Based on the development of virtual technologies and networks, the virtual idol market is experiencing a remarkable surge, attracting more and more young people around the world, especially in Asia. These virtual icons are increasingly seen as alternative brand ambassadors to traditional celebrities, helping brands broaden their brand image and target audience. A number of well-known brands, including Chanel, Gucci, and L'Oral, have capitalized on this trend by partnering with well-known virtual icons. In keeping with this trend, some brands have even created their own unique avatars to round out their brand image. Watsons, a chain retailer specializing in personal care products, has launched a virtual ambassador "Wilson". Therefore, this paper discusses the current business value of virtual idols through theoretical analysis and takes Watsons' virtual ambassador as an example. It also analyzes and suggests the marketing strategy of Watsons' virtual idol. The virtual idol market is a new market direction with great potential, but it lacks relevant operation experience to maximize its value.
An Analysis of the Future of Nvidia
Authors: Li XiaoYi
Published: January 2024

Nvidia is the most valuable semiconductor, worth 1.14 trillion dollars. Potential investors need to understand the risk involved when investing in major tech stocks like Nvidia. Today, many companies focus on the quantitative analysis of Nvidia, so to do a more comprehensive and complete investigation, this article analyses the fundamentals of NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) to determine whether potential investors should invest in this stock. The methods used for the quantitative analysis will include calculating its intrinsic value, analysing its financial statements, etc. For qualitative research, the paper will analyse recent trends, future products, and demand for said products. Through both quantitative and, particularly, qualitative analysis, it can be inferred that Nvidia's value in the future cannot be underestimated and is a promising investment opportunity, as the companys business is penetrating across industries and integrating the latest and most trending technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, etc.
The Prediction of NBA Players Salary
Authors: Lu Yi
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this paper is to find the relationship between player data and their salaries through data analysis and modeling of NBA players. Unlike previous papers, this paper divides players into five parts according to different positions and uses more independent variables than previous studies to build models. This article uses 53 sets of player data and their corresponding salaries and conducts preliminary judgment and screening of the data according to the correlation and Boruta formula, and then uses LASSO, RIDGE, Elastic Net, and Random Forest to perform secondary screening and modeling of the data for different positions respectively. The initial screening narrowed the variables from 50 to less than 30. The LASSO and Elastic Net models R-squares are around 0.8, and RIDGE and Random Forest models R-squares are about 0.5. This means that a certain item of LASSO and Elastic Net has a good fit for the data. Then the players income can be predicted according to the two models to help the team build an excellent team with the least amount of money.
An In-depth Analysis of Economic Trends by Wage
Authors: Li Tianzheng
Published: January 2024

Recently, countries have experienced significant progress in technology resulting in an increase in job opportunities, especially within the computing industry. However, this growth has been overshadowed by inequality between genders with more men occupying positions in the workforce and a preference of working in the urban areas. Extensive studies have highlighted the importance of achieving gender equality. Notably, there is limit research that focused on the post-pandemic economic landscape, particularly concerning the effects of gender and location. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the economic ramifications of COVID-19 on wage structures, considering the variables of year, gender, and working location. Using census data from data.gov, this study reveals a decline in salaries for higher-income individuals in 2022. The study further establishes significant wage differences based on gender and county, proposing potential solutions such as training the recruiting team, promoting gender equality initiatives, and boosting tourism in smaller counties to attract travelers and businesses.
Analysis of Marketing Strategies of Milk Tea Brand - Taking HeyTea as an Example
Authors: Chen Ruoxi
Published: January 2024

Now milk tea has become the main daily drink for young people. Especially among young people, milk tea has become an indispensable part of daily consumption. Therefore, various milk tea shops have emerged. In such a saturated industry, Heytea, as a relatively new brand, has quickly gained space with its new style of tea drinks, becoming one of the most popular beverage brands in the industry. This paper researches the factors and marketing strategies of HeyTeas success by using SWOT analysis to analyze the current situation and marketing strategies of HeyTea, based on the literature reviewed on the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and makes recommendations: strengthening the efficiency of store services, using social media to promote, planning branding campaigns for overseas markets, and strengthening staff training and management.
A Study on the Reasons and Effects of the Second Listing of Chinese Concept Stocks Base on Alibaba
Authors: Yan Shuo
Published: January 2024

With the stricter regulation of the US capital market, Chinese concept stocks are facing severe challenges, and the frequent short selling events have made the situation for Chinese concept stocks even more difficult. In the foreseeable future, more and more Chinese concept stocks will choose to return. At the same time, with the improvement of China's openness to the outside world and the continuous improvement of the capital market system, the ways of returning Chinese concept stocks are gradually diversified. In 2018, the listing rules issued by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange introduced two new regulations, namely allowing the same stock to have different rights and allowing Hong Kong to be a secondary listing location. The latter undoubtedly provides a new solution for the return of Chinese concept stocks. This article mainly conducts relevant research on secondary listings. Therefore, this article takes Alibaba, the first company to be listed in Hong Kong as an example, and uses case study, literature analysis, and comparative analysis methods to study the motives and economic consequences of its second listing, it considers the motivation of the case company from both internal and external factors; Then, the focus was on analyzing the changes in financial indicators of the case company after going public, as well as its performance in non-financial indicators; Finally, it draws conclusions and provides recommendations.
The Influence of Gender Disparities on the Unemployment Rate in the United States amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ning Kaize
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019 and quickly spread globally in 2020, hit economic activity tough in most countries. In the United States, the socially enforced shutdown and economic stagnation caused by the pandemic led to a rapid rise in unemployment from the first quarter of 2020 onwards. Although the rise in unemployment rates in the US during the pandemic involves individuals of every gender, the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on the rise in unemployment rates were different for men and women, according to examination of statistics on unemployment for both genders from 2010 to 2023, with women experiencing a greater increase in their unemployment rate compared to men during the pandemic. Moreover, by constructing an ARIMA model based on the unemployment rates of different genders from 2010 to 2019, this paper predicts the unemployment rate of the United States from 2020 to 2023 under the assumption of no pandemic effects. It can be observed that the pace of decline in female unemployment rates during the pandemic was larger than that for male unemployment rates by comparing the gap between the prediction model and the actual data, and by January 2023, whether overall unemployment rates or unemployment rates across different genders were significantly higher than those predicted by the ARIMA model. The data compilation and analysis presented within this paper are useful in understanding the impact of public health events on employment status based on gender differences, and in providing a reference for post-COVID-19 mitigation policies.
Comparison of ARIMA and LSTM in Different Industries
Authors: Li Haoxuan
Published: January 2024

In the realm of finance, stock price prediction holds significant importance, and the breakthroughs in deep learning have provided new solutions to this problem. This study compares deep learning methods with traditional time series models by employing a time series model, namely Arima, and the neural network LSTM model to predict the closing stock data of Pfizer Inc. (PFE) in the healthcare sector, Alibaba Group Holding Limited in the e-commerce sector, EA Sports in the gaming industry, and NVIDIA Corporation in the AI industry over the past year. The aim is to identify the most suitable prediction method for each company in stock price forecasting. Through the comparison, it is observed that, regardless of the company, ARIMA outperforms LSTM in stock price prediction. Therefore, it can be concluded that, among these two models, ARIMA is a better fit for stock price prediction in these four companies. Furthermore, it is inferred that this method may also be applicable to other companies within the respective industries. However, further research and data collection are necessary to validate and support this inference. Overall, this study demonstrates the superiority of the ARIMA model over LSTM in stock price prediction for the selected companies in the healthcare, e-commerce, gaming, and AI industries.