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Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge about Usage o Contraceptive Pills among Eligible Couples Post Pone Pregnancy, Kilachery Village
Authors: R Hemavathi. , E Siva Preethy. , M Sneha Priya. , K Swomiya.
Published: October 2024

The population in the world is currently growing at a rate of over 1% per year. Contraceptive use is an effective primary prevention strategy for reducing maternal mortality. It has been estimated that the use of effective contraception could avert 90% of abortion-related and more than 20% of postponing the birth of a first child or spacing births. Contraceptive use is one of the major factors in stabilizing population growth. The study aims to assess the level of knowledge and skill in the usage of contraceptive pills to postpone pregnancy among eligible couples. The quantitative research approach descriptive research design total of 60 women who were residing at Kilachery village participated in this study and they were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The demographic data and knowledge and skills regarding contraceptive usage to postpone pregnancy assessment were collected by using the self-questionnaire checklist. The outcome result showed that in the pretest 8(13.3%) of women had adequate knowledge, 22(36.6%) of women had moderately adequate knowledge and 30(50%) women had inadequate knowledge whereas in post test 39(65%) of women had adequate knowledge, 15(21%) of women had moderately adequate knowledge and 6(10%) women had inadequate knowledge.
Effectiveness of Calisthenic Exercise on Sleep Quality among Caregivers of Mentally Disabled Children at Selected Setting
Authors: Joyce Thembavani Evelin
Published: October 2024

Caring for a disabled child can make their daily parenting duties, such as feeding, toilet training and getting them to sleep, it will be more challenging. People who are taking care of a mentally disabled child will undergo a major part of stress in their life and so their sleep pattern will get disturbed. However, sleep complaints have been under-treated by caregivers of all ill family members. Calisthenic exercise is a very simple exercise that helps caregivers to improve sleep quality. The research approach was quantitative research and the research design adopted was quasi-experimental control group design. The caregivers of mentally disabled children were selected by purposive sampling technique. The sample size for the study was 80. It is divided into two groups, that is 40 were in the study group and 40 were in the control group. Pittsburgh sleep quality index was used to assess the sleep quality. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the research. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result revealed that during the post-test 25 (62.5%) had good sleep quality The p-value of 0.001 is less than 0.01 and is highly significant at the 1% level hence it is concluded that there is a high significant difference between the mean sleep quality scores at post-test level in control and study groups. The mean scores of the post-test are lesser than the mean score of pre-test and it is concluded that calisthenic exercise is effective in increasing sleep quality in the study group.
Effectiveness of Short Term Foot Massage on Mean Arterial Pressure among Neurosurgical Patients at Surgical ICU
Authors: K Karpagam. , G. R Pooja. , P Meena. , V Beautily.
Published: October 2024

This hydrostatic pressure is around 100 mmHg and varies with height. The mean arterial pressure on the foot may therefore increase to 90–190 mmHg and the venous pressure may increase to about 10–110 mmHg upon adoption of the erect position. Passive exercise such as foot massage can have a calming impact by lowering blood pressure and sympathetic nervous system activity. Reducing blood pressure and boosting the body’s blood flow. Short-term foot massage is a systematic technique in which the health of connected body parts can be affected by applying pressure to specific points on the hands and feet. This study aimed to examine the immediate effects of brief foot massage on mean arterial Pressure among neurosurgical patients admitted to intensive care units. The following are the objectives of the study, to determine the patient with neurosurgery’s pre-test level mean arterial pressure, to evaluate the impact of brief foot massage on patients undergoing neurosurgery’s mean arterial pressure, and to relate the post-test mean arterial pressure to a few demographic factors. For this study, a quantitative research strategy was adopted. This study used a quasi-experimental research design as its methodology. The study was carried out at SMCH. Based on inclusion criteria, a total of 60 study participants were chosen through convenience sampling. A demographic questionnaire and a blood pressure data sheet, which were filled out by observation, interviewing, and physiologic measurement, were used to gather study data. The study results show that the calculated paired ‘t’ test value of t = 6.078 between before 1 min and after 5 minutes and after 1 minute and after 5 minutes was found to be statistically significant at p<0.001 level. This infers that the short-term foot massage administered among the neurosurgical patients was found to be effective in reducing the level of mean arterial pressure.
Boosting University Efficiency via Balanced Scorecard from a Financial and Internal Viewpoints
Authors: Abadi Muhammad Taufiq , Sadali Ayatullah , Fadzkurrahman A Muhammad Akbar
Published: October 2024

This research aims to analyze the performance of the KH Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan State Islamic University (UIN) using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) method which focuses on two perspectives: finance and internal business. The research method used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and analysis of financial documents and internal university performance reports. Financial performance indicators include income, expenses and cost efficiency, while internal business indicators include academic processes, operational efficiency and service quality. The research results show that from a financial perspective, universities experienced a significant increase in annual income, especially from PNBP and academic support. However, there is still a need to diversify income sources. The largest expenditures are allocated to academic activities, staff salaries and allowances, and despite savings efforts, cost efficiency can still be improved. From an internal business perspective, the quality of the academic process is considered good but requires curriculum innovation that is more responsive to job market needs. Campus operational efficiency is good, but several administrative processes require digitalization. The level of student and staff satisfaction with university services is quite high, although there are areas that need improvement such as IT services and supporting facilities. This research concludes that the performance of UIN KH Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan from a financial and internal business perspective is quite good, but there are areas that require improvement to achieve higher efficiency and effectiveness. Key recommendations include diversifying revenue sources, increasing expenditure efficiency, curriculum innovation, and digitizing administrative processes.
Key Trends in Upgrading Finance Accounting of Public Sector in View of Using Ipsas Standards
Authors: Trofimova L. B.
Published: October 2024

The article studies key trends in upgrading finance accounting in public sector built with regard to principle peculiarities of economy in state entities. By analyzing the structure of drawing-up the report on results of finance operations published in IPSAS 1 standard ‘Providing Finance Accounting’ factors were found that influence accounting of public sector. The author researched the following notions: service potential, future economic benefits of public sector, exchange and non-exchange operations as basic factors affecting the structure of report on results of finance operations. Apart from that, draft report models on results of finance operations were developed and offered for use as they take into account key peculiarities of economic entities of public sector proceeding from classification of work by useful (service) potential and future economic benefits. It was found out that nature of asset acquisition by exchange and non-exchange operation can simplify the approaches to estimation of economic resource by using either just value or factual cost value. In the process of research the author specified characteristis of models for drawing up the report on results of finance operations by nature of costs and by their functional purpose depending on national specific features of conducting budget accounting in the concrete country.
Career Growth as Factor of Personnel Motivation in Systems of Today’s Organization Management
Authors: Galaktionov A. V.
Published: October 2024

The article studies sources of professional education impact on successfulness of career growth, which underlies organizational motivation; substantiates approaches to building education trajectories creating competitive advantage on labour market and puts forwards an ideal model of career growth worked out with regard to education levels, professional standard levels and the work-related line of an abstract organization. The author provided recommendations on shaping well-balanced motivation of experts of organization management system. The research was done with due regard to requirements of the professional standard ‘Management (Control) of the Organization’. The problem of career growth management was considered only for the category of administrativemanagerial personnel or managers, i.e. functional experts of the system of organization management. To process information, substantiate problems and obtain results of the present research the author used methods of comparative analysis, grouping, sociological investigations, as well as historic method and method of complex analysis and synthesis.
Organization of Sustainable Corporate Interaction in Business-Ecosystems
Authors: Kirillova V. A.
Published: October 2024

Topicality of the subject is stipulated by the necessity of working-out algorithms to identify stakeholders and channels of communication with them, which could help cut costs and control risks present in the process in general and within the frames of business-ecosystems in particular. The article describes in detail the process of corporate interaction and identifies structure of its key stages. By analyzing the current approaches to organization of corporate interaction provided in a number of academic works the author put forwards a matrix, which shows the structure of mutually beneficial exchange of resources and profits for participants of corporate interaction. This analysis gives an opportunity to find out stakeholders’ interests, understanding of which can lead to the balance underlying the efficient corporate interaction. Using the conclusions on nature of the interaction process the author elaborated methodology of building technologies of sustainable corporate interaction in business-ecosystems.
Complex Appraisal of Quality of Life on Regional Level
Authors: Nikonets O. E.
Published: October 2024

The topic of the article is investigation of methods used to estimate the quality of life with due regard to regional specific features. The goal of the research is to study the process of altering the ‘quality of life’ definition and to analyze the current methods of appraising quality of life in regions of the Russian Federation in view of finding the dependence between level of social welfare and satisfaction with high standard of quality of life. The article analyzes origin of the notion ‘quality of life’, studies world and Russian practices of estimating the quality of life index in present day conditions and identifies principles of shaping the key indicators of appraisal. The author analyzed experience of the rating assessment of quality of life by Russian and overseas agencies and academic associations. The analysis showed that key elements of indicators take into account such trends as the level of region development, natural and climatic conditions, level of people income, social sphere and labour market. The use of numerous criteria can give an opportunity to obtain an accurate and truthful assessment on the regional level. Factors provided in the article show the necessity to develop uniform approaches on theoretical and methodological levels based on human-centric principles, which can become a key indicator of the general appraisal of social and economic development of regions and a tool of strategic planning.
Cassia alata: Helminth and Bacteria Fighter
Authors: Elshershaby Rabab E. , Dkhil Mohamed A. , Dar Yasser , Abdel-Gaber Rewaida , Delic Denis , Helal Ibrahim B.
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

The concurrent presence of helminthiasis and bacterial diseases imposes
a dual burden, worsening the challenges associated with each condition independently. This
cohabitation intensifies the economic impact, creating a compounding effect on public health
and economic well-being.

Method:

Phytochemical analysis of Cassia alata Extract (CAE) using infrared spectroscopy has
revealed the presence of various functional groups. In addition, GC mass analysis has confirmed
the presence of 26 active compounds. An assessment of the anthelmintic activity of CAE against
mature earthworms has demonstrated comparable efficacy to the conventional anthelmintic, albendazole.
The optimal dosage of 500 mg/ml has induced a rapid onset of paralysis (2.7 ± 0.5
min) and death (20.1 ± 1.7 min), outperforming albendazole (20 mg/mL) in terms of faster paralysis
and death times (21.8 ± 1.1 and 30.14 ± 3.2 min, respectively). Structural modifications
induced by CAE have been observed through light microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy
(SEM). Control worms have exhibited normal body architecture, while CAE-treated worms
have displayed size reduction, uniform body wall shrinkage, and increased cuticular thickness.
Similar alterations have been observed in albendazole-treated worms.

Results:

The antibacterial activity of CAE has been evaluated through a broth dilution assay,
which has revealed a dose-response effect. At 6.25 mg/ml, CAE has exhibited 100% inhibitory
action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Significant differences in bacterial
viability have been noted at lower concentrations, with no significant variation at 0.3906
mg/ml of CAE.

Conclusion:

The findings have highlighted the multifaceted bioactivity of CAE, showcasing its
potential as an anthelmintic agent and antimicrobial agent against a spectrum of bacterial strains.
The observed structural alterations in treated worms have provided insights into the potential
mechanisms underlying the anthelmintic effects.
The Mechanisms and Quality Markers of Anti-rheumatoid Arthritis of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Authors: Adu Mozili , Qiu Yongwei , Ma Qinge , Zhong Guoyue , Guo Jia-Zeng , Wei Rongrui
Published: October 2024

Background:

RA is a recurrent autoimmune disease that has significant adverse effects
on the physical and mental health of patients. Traditional Chinese medicine has shown
significant advantages in the prevention and treatment of RA. Numerous clinical and experimental
studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese medicine components have clear therapeutic
effects and minimal adverse reactions in treating RA. The research on traditional Chinese
medicine for the prevention and treatment of RA has become a hot topic in the field of autoimmune
diseases.

Methods:

The related references about the mechanisms and Q-markers of anti-RA of traditional
Chinese medicine in this review were collected from Willy, SpringLink, Web of Science, Elsevier,
PubMed, SciFinder, Scopus, ACS publications, Baidu Scholar, Google Scholar, and
CNKI.

Results:

The traditional Chinese medicine components such as terpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids
have significant anti-RA effects, and their mechanisms are mainly to inhibit NF-κB
signaling pathway, inhibit the proliferation of RA fibroblasts like synovial cells, and regulate
Th1/Th2 cell balance, and so on. Predicting and studying the Q-markers of traditional Chinese
medicine anti-RA by plant phylogeny and chemical componentss, traditional medicinal properties,
pharmacokinetics, component measurability, correlation between composition and efficacy,
and gut microbiota will provide scientific foundations for the research and further development
of anti-RA traditional Chinese medicine.

Conclusions:

The active components of traditional Chinese medicine exhibited the characteristic
of multiple mechanisms in the treatment of RA, such as terpenoids had anti-angiogenesis effects,
flavonoids had anti-inflammatory and cartilage protective effects, and alkaloids had antiinflammatory
and analgesic effects. The proposal of Q-markers for anti-RA provided new research
ideas for promoting the development of new drugs for anti-RA and ensuring the safety
and effectiveness of clinical medications.
Topological Characterization of Coronoid Structures via Valency Based Topological Indices
Authors: Masood Ur Rehman  , Salman Muhammad , Iqbal Javaria
Published: October 2024

Background:

The number of atoms producing a bond with an atom a in a molecular
structure (graph) is regarded as the valency of a. A number of molecular structures have been
topologically characterized via a large number of valency-based topological indices, which correlate
certain physio-chemical properties like boiling point, stability, strain energy, and many
more chemical compounds.

Objective:

Our intention is to perform the topological characterization of primitive coronoid
structures initially on the base of seven different valency-based topological indices. Fundamentally,
our purpose is to provide the universal formula by using the topological characterization of
any primitive coronoid structures with any valency-based topological index.

Method:

The technique of atom-bonds partitions according to the valency of atoms besides
counting principals are used to find the results.

Results:

Exact values of valency-based topological index, namely the Randic index, sum connectivity
index, harmonic index, atom bond connectivity index, geometric arithmetic index, forgotten
index, and symmetric division index are calculated coronoid structures initially constructed
with at most three benzene lyres. All these indices are valency-dependent structural invariants
that have been used to elaborate several chemical properties of compounds of the structure.

Conclusion:

Moreover, we provide the general formula to compute any valency-based topological
index for any type of coronoid structure constructed with any number of benzene lyres.
A Review on Recent Trends in Photo-Drug Efficiency of Advanced Biomaterials in Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer
Authors: Ali Nawab , Rasheed Liaqat , Rehman Wajid , Naseer Muhammad , Khan Momin , Hassan Safia , Zulfiqar Amina
Published: October 2024

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has emerged as a highly efficient and non-invasive cancer
treatment, which is crucial considering the significant global mortality rates associated with cancer.
The effectiveness of PDT primarily relies on the quality of the photosensitizers employed. When
exposed to appropriate light irradiation, these photosensitizers absorb energy and transition to an
excited state, eventually transferring energy to nearby molecules and generating Reactive Oxygen
Species (ROS), including singlet oxygen [1O2]. The ability to absorb light in visible and nearinfrared
wavelengths makes porphyrins and derivatives useful photosensitizers for PDT. Chemically,
Porphyrins, composed of tetra-pyrrole structures connected by four methylene groups, represent
the typical photosensitizers. The limited water solubility and bio-stability of porphyrin photosensitizers
and their non-specific tumor-targeting properties hinder PDT effectiveness and clinical applications.
Therefore, a wide range of modification and functionalization techniques have been used to
maximize PDT efficiency and develop multidimensional porphyrin-based functional materials. Recent
progress in porphyrin-based functional materials has been investigated in this review paper,
focusing on two main aspects including the development of porphyrinic amphiphiles that improve
water solubility and biocompatibility, and the design of porphyrin-based polymers, including block
copolymers with covalent bonds and supramolecular polymers with noncovalent bonds, which provide
versatile platforms for PDT applications. The development of porphyrin-based functional materials
will allow researchers to significantly expand PDT applications for cancer therapy by opening
up new opportunities. With these innovations, porphyrins will overcome their limitations and push
PDT to the forefront of cancer treatment options.
Identification of Novel Tyrosinase Inhibitors with Nanomolar Potency Using Virtual Screening Approaches
Authors: Liu Guohong , Liu Shihao , Li Xiaofang , Wang Tegexibaiyin
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

Hyperpigmentation disorders are caused by excess production of the pigment
melanin, catalyzed by the enzyme tyrosinase. Novel tyrosinase inhibitors are needed as therapeutic
agents to treat these conditions.

Method:

To discover new inhibitors, we performed a virtual screening of the ZINC20 library containing
1.4 billion compounds. An initial filter for drug-likeness, ADMET properties, and synthetic
accessibility reduced the library to 10,217 hits. Quantitative structure-activity relationship
(QSAR) modeling of this subset predicted nanomolar inhibitory potency for several chemical scaffolds.
Comparative molecular docking studies and rigorous binding energy calculations further prioritized
four cysteine-containing dipeptide compounds based on predicted strong binding affinity
and mode to tyrosinase.

Results:

Microsecond-long molecular dynamics simulations provided additional atomistic insights
into the stability of inhibitor-enzyme binding interactions. This integrated computational workflow
effectively sampled an extremely large chemical space to discover four novel tyrosinase inhibitors
with half-maximal inhibitory concentration values below 10 nM.

Conclusion:

Overall, this demonstrates the power of virtual screening and multi-faceted computational
techniques to accelerate the discovery of potent bioactive ligands from massive compound
libraries by efficiently sampling chemical space.
Cardiology Consult for the General Pediatrician after Cardiac Manifestations from a SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Authors: Amdani Shahnawaz , Altman Carolyn A. , Chowdhury Devyani , Ronai Christina , Soma David , Archer Jeremy M. , Tierney Seda , Renno Marukus S. , Miller Jacob , Nguyen Quang-Tuyen , Glickstein Julie S. , Orr William B.
Published: October 2024

The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus,
created a need for evidence-based guidelines for the evaluation, management, and follow-up after
infection. Data have become rapidly available, creating a challenge for medical providers to stay
abreast of the ever-evolving recommendations. This document, written collaboratively by pediatric
cardiovascular experts, pediatricians, and sports medicine specialists, is focused on SARS--
CoV-2-related pediatric cardiac manifestations. It aims to provide a systemic review of high-yield
literature related to all cardiovascular entities as a tool for primary pediatric clinicians to utilize as
they consider the cardiac consequences of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, MIS-C, vaccine-related
myocarditis, return-to-play, and long COVID-19 syndrome.
Non-rodent Models of Atherosclerosis: Repurposing of Existing Drugs and Search for Novel Treatment Strategies
Authors: Dabravolski Siarhei A. , Khotina Victoria A. , Popov Mikhail A. , Glanz Victor Y. , Sukhorukov Vasily N. , Orekhov Alexander N.
Published: October 2024

Atherosclerosis and associated cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of illness
and mortality worldwide. The development of atherosclerosis is a complex process involving
oxidative stress, surplus lipid deposition and retention, endothelial dysfunction, and chronic
inflammation. Developing novel anti-atherogenic and repurposing existing drugs requires the
use of suitable animal models to characterise the fundamental mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis
initiation and progression and to evaluate potential therapeutic effects. Commonly
used rodent models, however, are not always appropriate, and other models may be required to
translate these discoveries into valuable preventive and treatment agents for human applications.
Recent advances in gene-editing tools for large animals have allowed the creation of animals
that develop atherosclerosis faster and more similarly to humans in terms of lesion localisation
and histopathology. In this review, we discuss the major advantages and drawbacks of
the main non-rodent animal models of atherosclerosis, particularly rabbits, pigs, zebrafish, and
non-human primates. Moreover, we review the application of recently invented novel therapeutic
methods and agents, and repurposed existing drugs (such as antidiabetic and anticancer) for
atherosclerosis treatment, the efficacy of which is verified on non-rodent animal models of atherosclerosis.
In total, the proper selection of a suitable animal model of atherosclerosis facilitates
reproducible and rigorous translational research in repurposing of existing drugs, discovering
new therapeutic strategies, and validating novel anti-atherosclerotic drugs.
Patented Study on BERT-Based Combined Approach for Fake News Detection
Authors: Sandhya N , Kavadi Durga Prasad , Sanaboina Chandra Sekhar , Rao Kongara Srinivasa
Published: October 2024

Advanced technologies on the internet create an environment for information exchange
among communities. However, some individuals exploit these environments to spread
false news. False News, or Fake News (FN), refers to misleading information deliberately crafted
to harm the reputation of individuals, products, or services. Identifying FN is a challenging
issue for the research community. Many researchers have proposed approaches for FN detection
using Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. In this article,
we propose a combined approach for FN detection, leveraging both ML and NLP techniques.
We first extract all terms from the dataset after applying appropriate preprocessing techniques.
A Feature Selection Algorithm (FSA) is then employed to identify the most important
features based on their scores. These selected features are used to represent the dataset documents
as vectors. The term weight measure determines the significance of each term in the vector
representation. These document vectors are combined with vector representations obtained
through an NLP technique. Specifically, we use the Bidirectional Encoder Representations from
Transformers (BERT) model to represent the document vectors. The BERT small case model is
employed to generate features, which are then used to create the document vectors. The combined
vector, comprising ML-based document vector representations and NLP-based vector
representations, is fed into various ML algorithms. These algorithms are used to build a model
for classification. Our combined approach for FN detection achieved the highest accuracy of
96.72% using the Random Forest algorithm, with document vectors that included content-based
features of size 4000 concatenated with outputs from the 9th to 12th BERT encoder layers.
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Types, Impacts, Prevention, and Mitigation of DDoS Attacks
Authors: Poonia Laxmi , Tinker Seema
Published: October 2024

Background:

DDoS attacks, where numerous compromised systems overwhelm a target
with traffic, are significant threats to online services' stability. These attacks exploit the fundamentals
of internet communication, using botnets to flood targets and deplete their resources, severely
reducing performance. The strength of DDoS attacks lies in their distributed nature, which complicates
the differentiation between legitimate and malicious traffic. As digital reliance grows, so does
the significance of these attacks, which impact businesses, governments, and public services crucial
for operations.

Objective:

The paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of DDoS attacks, categorizing
them into bandwidth and resource depletion, infrastructure, and zero-day attacks. It seeks to highlight
the complexity and impact of these attacks, particularly those utilizing IoT botnets, on internet reliability
and security. The study emphasizes the limitations of current defense mechanisms, advocating
for improved strategies that consider the distributed nature of these threats. Through this analysis, the
paper aims to foster a deeper understanding of DDoS attacks, their consequences, and the need for
more effective mitigation and prevention techniques.

Methods:

The study employs an in-depth literature review to classify DDoS attacks and explore
various mitigation strategies. It provides a detailed examination of attack mechanisms, including
bandwidth depletion, resource depletion, infrastructure attacks, and zero-day vulnerabilities. The
paper discusses several defense techniques, such as filtering, intrusion detection systems, and advanced
AI and machine learning approaches. It emphasizes the role of IoT devices in amplifying
DDoS attacks and the challenges of defending against these evolving threats.

Result:

The paper identifies four main categories of DDoS attacks and describes their operational
mechanisms, impacts, and mitigation challenges. It reveals that due to inadequate security measures,
IoT devices significantly contribute to the scale and impact of DDoS attacks. Despite the various
defense mechanisms discussed, the paper points out their limitations in effectively countering the
evolving nature of DDoS attacks. It emphasizes the need for more robust, adaptive strategies incorporating
technological advancements and better security practices in IoT device manufacturing.

Conclusion:

DDoS attacks, particularly those leveraging IoT botnets, pose increasingly sophisticated
threats to digital infrastructure. The paper underscores the urgent need for more effective defense
mechanisms, highlighting the importance of technological advancements, better IoT security, and
collaborative efforts among stakeholders. It calls for future research focused on developing AIdriven
systems for real-time prediction and mitigation of attacks, as well as the formulation of international
cyber-security policies to address the growing menace of DDoS attacks in a globally connected
environment.
Influence of Rubber Distribution and Shape on Properties of Thermoplastic Vulcanizate: Finite Element Modeling
Authors: Li Longhao , Ma Lifeng , Liu Congchao , Wei Jingyi
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

Thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), as a rapidly developing
green engineering material, its microstructure determines its comprehensive mechanical
properties. However, there are few reports on the influence of the distribution and
shape of rubber particles on the overall properties of TPV.

Method:

In order to overcome the shortcoming that traditional experimental methods
cannot obtain the internal stress change process of materials, we have established a
series of representative volume element (RVE) models with different particle distributions
and shapes through the micromechanical finite element method.

Results:

The uniaxial tension and tension recovery of the models have been simulated.
The results show that with the change of particle distribution and shape, the minimum
elastic modulus of TPV based on ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) /
polypropylene (PP) could reach 31.4 MPa and the highest resilience could reach
87.4%.

Conclusion:

In addition, it can be seen from the stress distribution nephogram that
the change in particle distribution and shape would obviously change the position of
the stress concentration area in TPV.
WITHDRAWN: A Policy Configured Resource Management Scheme for Ahns Using LR-KMA and WD-BMO
Authors: CB Sivaparthipan , M BalaAnand. , R Lakshmana Kumar. , Aluvalu Rajanikanth , Bavirthi Swathi Sowmya
Published: October 2024

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CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE IMPACT ON ADULTHOOD
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia, Triyanto Annisa Ayu Permata
Published: October 2024

Introduction – Child sexual abuse (CSA) occurs when a kid or younger person is forced or persuaded to engage in sexual activity, whether the child is conscious of what is taking place. According to global databases, in one-third of countries in the world, at least 5% of young women reported experiences of sexual abuse in childhood. Mental health issues, behavioral manifestations, and interpersonal outcomes are a few impacts of CSA. This study aims to discuss the CSA's impact on adulthood. Methods – The researcher used a total of 13 works of literature, articles, and journals that discuss CSA and its correlation with some mental health issues impact on an adult. Results – Adults with a history of CSA are more likely to suffer from early onset depression, borderline personality disorder, and suicidal tendencies than someone without a history, that is why emotional support seems very important to the CSA survivors. Discuss – As children are sexually abused, it may lead to a variety of difficulties with relationships in general, as well as a host of poor intimate relationship consequences such as adult sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and reduced happiness in romantic relationships. Conclusion – Childhood sexual abuse is still a major problem among children and has several psychological impacts on adulthood, and emotional support is one of the great therapies. Keywords: childhood, sexual, abuse.
MUSIC THERAPY ON ANXIETY IN THIRD TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMEN
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia, Kridayanti Novalia
Published: October 2024

Introduction – Anxiety in pregnancy poses a bad risk to the fetus. Pregnancy anxiety puts the fetus at risk for problems like delayed fetal growth. These risks can affect the quality of maternal and infant health. The use of music as therapy can be used to help overcome anxiety, especially in pregnant women. This paper will try to find out the effectiveness of listening to music as therapy against anxiety in third-trimester pregnant women. Methods – Literature obtained from Google Scholar, Elsevier, and Pubmed databases with a period of 2018 to 2023. Results – Findings from kinds of literature on the use of music therapy in managing anxiety during pregnancy are very effective in lowering anxiety levels. Discuss – Music is a non-pharmaceutical intervention that can be used as therapy. The therapeutic influence that music has on the body and mind helps balance out unpleasant feelings. Conclusion – Using music as therapy during the third trimester has beneficial effects in reducing anxiety. Therefore, the use of music therapy is expected to be used as a nonpharmacological method to reduce anxiety in pregnancy. Keywords: music, anxiety, pregnancy
Research of methods of modeling of mass service enterprise
Authors: Jafarova Sh. M. , Akhmedova S. M. , Aliyeva A. G.
Published: October 2024

Objective. The purpose of the study is to use artificial intelligence tools to optimize and model the automated organization of work at a mass service enterprise. Method. The research is based on the use of a Petri net as a modeling tool, as well as mathematical hardware that makes it possible to implement simulation models of subsystems and conduct additional research on GPSS artificial intelligence models. Result. To process the results of the modeling process, the Petri net modeling method was used and a network activity model graph was developed. The modeling process used with the Petri Net application allows such functions to be described more clearly. The principles of modeling systems based on the GPSS language and Petri nets are considered. Conclusion. It is advisable to use the language devices GPSS and SP, which provide information support for the activities of a mass service enterprise, modeling the structural organization and information flows.
Structural organization of a fuzzy system for monitoring the condition of equipment and control of a gas distribution station
Authors: Magomedov A. I. , Magomedov I. A. , Usmanov M. Sh.
Published: October 2024

Objective. The objective of the study is to create an intelligent system for monitoring the condition of equipment and managing the operating modes of a gas distribution station (GDS) based on a logical-linguistic (fuzzy) model for making assessment and management decisions. Method. The theory of fuzzy sets and algorithms of L. Zade was used, which allows the use of qualitative concepts and allows the creation of logical-linguistic models of the controlled process on their basis. Result. The article provides a rationale for using an intelligent system for assessing the state of equipment and managing a gas distribution station (GDS) based on a logical-linguistic (fuzzy) model for representing the knowledge base for making assessment and management decisions. This approach provides developers of control systems for complex processes and/or objects with a clear and effective way to describe their dynamics. Conclusion. An intelligent system for assessing equipment conditions and managing the operating modes of the gas distribution station, in which the knowledge base is presented in the form of a logicallinguistic (fuzzy) model, allows for solutions to the specified problem based on the knowledge of an experienced expert (dispatcher), which will improve the quality of service and reduce the operating costs of the gas distribution station
Can some sort of Donbas and Transnistria separatism happen in Kazakhstan? A look at (potential) enhancers and impediments.
Authors: Outreach OCAD/OCAM
Published: October 2024

This article examines whether separatist dynamics like those in the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk and in the Moldovan region of Transnistria could also appear in the northern and northeastern provinces and districts of Kazakhstan that border Russia and whose populations comprise large Slavic and Russophone minorities, if not majorities. It discusses the social and political factors and the circumstances that have engendered secessionism in the aforementioned areas, and compares them to the situation in northern Kazakhstan.
Igor Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex: De verzoening tussen moderniteit en classicisme tijdens het interbellum; twee Russische aspecten van Oedipus Rex
Authors: Uyttersprot Katrien
Published: October 2024

This article elaborates on two key themes of Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorium Oedipus Rex
(1927). First, the author discusses the general revival of “the classics” during the interbellum,
focusing on the multiple adaptations of the Oedipus myth. She thus also assesses whether the
“nouveau classicisme” of Stravinsky and Jean Cocteau, the librettist of the piece, fits within
modernism or is, on the contratry, rather a firm denial of it (the perception of “tradition” and
“myth” are crucial in this perspective). Secondly, the author demonstrates that Stravinsky’s
native Russia continued to exert a significant influence on the composer and, through him, on
Cocteau. This is proven through both the fact that Stravinsky’s concepts of language and music are grounded in the principles of Russian Formalism, and the clear links between Stravin
sky’s and Cocteau’s staging of the piece and the theater of their Russian contemporaries,
Vsevolod Meyerhold and Alexander Tairov.
E.T.A. Hoffmanns ‘Griekse’ vertellingen 'Die Irrungen' en 'Die Geheimnisse': Een kritische reactie op de filhelleense mode in het Vroegnegentiende-eeuwse Duitsland
Authors: Pelgrims Myriam
Published: October 2024

The first part of this article presents the author, composer, painter and lawyer Hoffmann. In a second part, the historical background is sketched: the renewed European (idealizing) interest in Classical Greece and the contemporary political and military events both in Western Europe and in the Balkans. The third and longest part discusses the two stories, dating from 1820 and 1821. After a summary of the plot, the article offers an interpretation of the texts, focusing on their 'Greek' elements. Philhellenism in contemporary Berlin appears to be satirized, both in the realistic setting and in the fictitious and fantastic story.
Griekse beginselen en victoriaanse vriendschappen
Authors: Van Dolen Hein
Published: October 2024

Since the last two decades of the twentieth century the views on ancient Greek homosexuality are adjusted or even changed. The dialogues of Plato have defined the image of the ‘Greek love’ or ‘pederasty’ for many generations of scholars. His ambivalent opinions can also be found in the writings of the so-called Victorian authors, particularly John Addington Symmonds (1840-1883). The life, influence and books of this pioneering thinker will come up in this article.
In den beginne was er de woordspeling
Authors: Vermeulen Karolien
Published: October 2024

The Hebrew Bible is a stylish piece of literature. One of its most common and characteristic processes of generating wordplay is the repetition (on macro and microlevel). Translators of all times were and are confronted with this phenomenon. How do they cope with it? Do they ignore, alter, (mis)understand it? In this article the focus is on the ancient Greek translations, the Septuagint and the Hexapla and their attitude towards repetitive wordplay.
"Ik denk dat Longinus hun de oogen zal verlichten": De oudste twee Nederlandse vertalingen van Longinos' Peri Hupsous (Pieter Le Clercq (1719) en Matthijs Siegenbeek (1811))
Authors: De Bruycker Astrid
Published: October 2024

In this article, the two earliest Dutch translations of Longinus' famous treatise Peri Hupsous (Le Clercq 1719 and Siegenbeek 1811) are compared to the original Greek text and to each other. On the one hand we want to discover the poetics which Le Cercq and Siegenbeek applied in translating Longinus. A second part then explores the way the translators interpreted the complex subject matter of the Sublime.
De Griekse kolonisatie in het Westen en de verspreiding van symposiastische rituelen onder inheemse elites
Authors: Emmery Rien , Germonprez Dagmar
Published: October 2024

Recent publications have thoroughly challenged the traditional academic view on the cultural impact of Greek colonisation in the western Mediterranean. In this article, this evolution is examined through the casus of the aristocratic symposion. Whereas a couple of decades ago, scholars still spoke of the ʻadoptionʼ of Greek feasting rituals by indigenous populations of the colonies or neighbouring regions, the discourse has shifted to the ʻinteractionʼ of specific local rituals of which the Greek symposion is only one. Nowadays, the finds of certain accoutrements of the symposion outside Greece are rightfully seen as no more than exotic status markers, acquired by local indigenous elites to legitimate their authority or political aspirations.
Hadrianus en Athene: Wat vertellen Griekse epigrafische bronnen?
Authors: Bossu Annelies
Published: October 2024

The emperor Hadrian was known for his remarkable philhellenism. Consequently, his reign didn’t pass by unnoticed in Athens. It had an influence on the political, economical and religious aspects of the Athenian city life. This influence can partially be deduced from epigraphic evidence. After a short examination of Hadrian’s impact at Athens in the political and economical fields, this article focuses on the main innovation that was introduced during Hadrian’s reign in the religious sphere, namely the creation of the ‘Panhellenion’.
Wanneer een bergdorp meer eer toekomt dan een metropool: Ethiek, politiek en filosofie bij Dion Chrysostomos
Authors: Taveirne Maarten
Published: October 2024

Throughout his oeuvre, the 1st century orator Dio Chrysostom shows a remarkably consistent ethical system. It seems that he developed this system in close relationship to the political situation of the cities in the eastern Roman Empire, as he pleads for an encompassing deontological behavior in private as well as in public life. Whereas many cities were struggling with each other for their own interests, Dio incites his audience to imitate the ultimate harmony of the cosmos in their lives and politics.
Mousaios’ 'Hero en Leander'
Authors: Verhelst Berenice
Published: October 2024

Late in the 5th century AD a Greek poet, Mousaios, wrote a late-Hellenistic or early-Byzantine epyllion, Hero and Leander. The love story of these two youngsters was, by the time Mousaios wrote it, already several centuries old. Judged by his treatment of the story (strictly chronological) and his style (typical for his age), 19th-century scholars thought of his epyllion as an uninspired copy of older material adapted to the latest poetical fashion. More recent research, however, has revealed that Mousaios has done a lot more. He reshaped the older story and skillfully displayed his knowledge of literature by weaving a complicated web of intertextuality surrounding both of his characters. Thomas Gelzer, editor of the Loeb edition of this poem, claims to have found a higher level of meaning in Hero and Leander, which could give an explanation for some of the poetic features that 19th-century scholars disliked. His allegorical reading of the poem is dealt with in this article.
Γυνὴ ζῷον τιθηνόν – ‘De vrouw, een zogend dier’: Studie van de voedster en het voedsterkind in de Griekstalige papyri van Romeins Egypte
Authors: Nachtergaele Delphine
Published: October 2024

In her Master’s thesis, Delphine Nachtergaele renewed the existing corpus of wetnurse contracts and acquittances (Corpus Papyrorum Graecarum). This collection of texts formed the basis of her investigation into the socio-economic posi-
tion of wet-nurse and nursling. She widened the field of investigation by also

analyzing private letters regarding wet-nurses and formulated on the basis of her
study a number of new hypotheses concerning wet-nurse practice and the identity
of the nurslings.
Een hedendaagse Griekse tragedie: Politieke, sociale en economische achtergrond van de Griekse crisis
Authors: Georgakopoulos Ioannis
Published: October 2024

This article tries to answer the question why Greece is the weakest link of the Euro-family. The first part of the article gives an concise historical overview of political life in Greece since the restoration of democracy in 1974. In the second part the author analyzes the deeper implications of this contemporary political life, which is mainly based on nepotism and clientelism. Which are the effects on Greek social and economic reality? Finally, the article gives a more detail account of the period 2009-2010, during which the Greek economic tragedy turned into a European problem.