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Shear design of reinforced concrete elements with circular cross section according to Eurocode 2
Authors: Pecić Nenad , Mašović Snežana , Stošić Saša , Mašović Dragan
Published: March 2024

Eurocode 2 does not provide explicit guidance for the shear design of elements with circular cross-section - the terms in the provisions are intended for elements with concentrated tensile reinforcement, such as beams subjected to bending. The most common elements with circular cross-section are columns and piles, which typically have uniformly distributed reinforcement around the circumference and significant axial force. It is necessary to adjust the relevant inputs in order to formulate procedures of reasonable complexity, which are suitable for practical application. The paper presents the application of the Eurocode's 2 model for shear design on circular cross-section elements. Simple instructions are given for practical calculations that are on the safe side, covering all aspects of shear design: shear resistance of concrete, shear resistance of reinforcement, maximum shear resistance and calculation of additional tensile reinforcement. The procedures are illustrated with a numerical example in accordance with the national document SRPS EN 1992-1-1/NA.
Whey proteins: Facts and possibilities in modern medicine
Authors: Mitrović Nikola , Mitrovič Miroslav , Tasič Nebojša , Milanović Nina
Published: March 2024

The values of whey as a healthy and therapeutically useful drink are well known, and in folk medicine it has often been attributed miraculous powers and possibilities. This is nothing new, bearing in mind that in 460 BC, the father of medicine Hippocrates emphasized the value of whey in the treatment of tuberculosis, jaundice, diseases of the liver and digestive system, skin diseases and many other diseases. Whey is obtained during milk processing and cheese production, where it is present in almost 90% of the total mass. The composition of whey is specific. Water makes up to 93% of the composition, the rest consists of sugars and minerals, B vitamins, as well as a great wealth of probiotic bacteria. Whey is the largest source of essential amino acids compared to plant or animal sources. The concentration of amino acids in whey is 43% compared to oats (21%), wheat husk (21%) and wheat (22%), milk 39%, casein 34% and eggs 32%) or meat proteins (38%). Whey proteins contain almost 50% of essential amino acids and about 26% of branched-chain amino acids. Their composition is similar to the amino acid composition of human muscles, which allows their faster absorption than other sources of protein. The share of free amino acids in whey is 4 to 10 times higher than in milk. They have a significant effect on protein synthesis and a very strong anabolic effect in the body. Whey amino acids stimulate skeletal muscle regeneration, reduce fatigue, increase synthesis, and reduce muscle protein breakdown. Whey proteins increase the levels of antioxidant enzymes, especially glutathione and catalase. Positive effect on the reduction of the levels of TBARS (thiobarbituric acid reactive substance) is an important indicator of the decreasing process of lipid peroxidation. Reduction of oxidative stress process in the liver has positive consequences on inflammation and the content of lipids in the liver tissue and atherosclerosis process. Recent research indicates a positive effect on glucose metabolism, improving insulin sensitivity and preventing the development of fatty liver syndrome and type 2 diabetes. It has a positive effect on weight control, so whey proteins are integral parts of healthy medical diets, sport drinks, with approved efficacy in obesity treatments. Essential amino acids also act as neurogenic active substances, and they are also known as precursors of biogenic amines and neurotransmitters, so it is logical that there is a growing interest in researching their potential in psychiatry.
Biomarkers of atrial cardiopathy and embolic stroke of undetermined source
Authors: Semnic Isidora , Živanović Željko
Published: March 2024

Research indicates that a pathological atrial substrate can cause embolic stroke even in patients without atrial fibrillation (AF). This condition is called atrial cardiopathy - (AC) and it indicates changes in the heart's atria that can precede AF. Subclinical (asymptomatic) AF can be detected in 30% of patients with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS). The objective of this narrative review is to provide, based on the current literature review, data on the pathogenesis and markers of AC as well as therapeutic possibilities in case of detection of AC in order to prevent an embolic event. AC as a pathological substrate before the development of manifest AF may be a potential mechanism of ESUS. Evaluation of AC biomarkers: p terminal force V1 (PTFV1 >5,000 µVms), N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptid (NT-proBNP >250 pg/ml) and Left atrial enlargement (LAE≥ 3 cm/m2) can be a starting point for ESUS risk identification as well as for timely therapeutic stroke intervention using direct oral anticoagulant therapy (DOAC) in ESUS patients with AC. To conclude, AC biomarkers are useful for monitoring patients with AC who may be at an increased risk for developing ESUS. A detailed and complete etiological assessment to classify patients into the ESUS group and dynamic long-term follow-up of patients to detect subclinical AF are complicating factors for understanding the connection between AC and ESUS. Further research in the area of AC as a risk factor for ESUS is needed since the studies have not proven that AC is an indication for the introduction of DOAC.
Data-Driven Analytical Model Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Al Azies Harun , Ariyanto Noval , Dikaputra Ishak Bintang
Published: March 2024

The objective of this article is to use machine learning technology, specifically the Support Vector Machine (SVM) approach with a linear kernel, to analyze and predict clean and healthy living behavior (CHLB) in coastal dwellings in Surabaya City. To train the SVM model, researchers collect health and environmental data from the region. As a result, our model predicts house CHLB status with an 83% accuracy rate. The most important variables in this prediction are the amount of community access to appropriate sanitary facilities, the health of households, and the sustainability of public areas that meet health requirements. These findings have crucial implications for attempts to improve CHLB in Surabaya's coastal areas in compliance with the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) aims. Furthermore, the findings of this study can be used to build more targeted and long-term health policies in coastal communities.
Habitat complexity of a discrete predator-prey model with Hassell-Varley type functional response
Authors: Kundu S. , Alzabut J. , E.Samei M. , Khan H.
Published: March 2024

Prey-predator models with a refuge eﬀect are particularly signiﬁcant in ecology. The two common conceptions of refuge in the literature are continual refuge and refuge pro-portionate to prey. Academics are already paying attention to new types of refuge concepts. Prey-predator interaction has become a prominent issue in recent biomathe-matical studies due to its environmental inﬂuence. In this paper, the habitat complexity of a predator-prey model with Hassell-Varley type functional response is considered. For this, we focused our study on the question of existence and uniqueness in Sec. 2. And Sec. 3 is devoted to show a generalized stability. Note that this representation also al-lows us to generalize the results obtained recently in the literature. In Sec. 4, we have studied the numerical algorithm for the suggested problem. The paper is ended by two examples illustrating our results.
Natural pesticides and pheromones for natural pest control in sustainable agriculture
Authors: SimonatoMozer Thiago
Published: March 2024

The use of synthetic pheromones and natural pesticides has proven to be a viable alternative to the use of pesticides. The pest control technique using pheromones consists of interfering with the reproduction of insects through sexual confusion or attracting them to a trap through mass collection.
The Spatial Pattern of Health Facilities and Infrastructural Gaps in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal
Authors: Rahaman Mosfudar
Published: March 2024

Healthcare facilities has generally been identified as a major indicator of development and social wellbeing of a society. It is a major complement to a strong, dynamic and progressive society. Health infrastructure is an important indicator to understand the health care delivery provisions and mechanisms in a region. This paper is an attempt to find out the level of health infrastructure in Dakshin Dinajpur. This paper also tries to identify the existing gaps in health care facilities and to provide some recommendations for improvement of infrastructure facilities to ensure the better service.
Catalytic and antibacterial activity of annealed nickel sulfides quantum dots
Authors: Ikrama Muhammad
Published: March 2024

In this research, nickel sulfide (NiS) quantum dots (QDs) were prepared through the co-precipitation method and annealed at same temperature with different time. This study aimed to check the influence of annealing time on catalytic reduction of rhodamine B () and antibacterial efficacy against E. coli. The synthesized NiS were characterized thorough XRD, UV-Vis, SAED and TEM analysis to check the effect of annealing time on structural, optical and morphological of QDs. XRD spectra depicted that crystallinity of the NiS increased upon enhancing the annealing time. Electronic transition spectroscopy exhibited the blue shift by increasing annealing time, leading to band gap energy enhancement. TEM images demonstrated that agglomeration of the QDs increased by increasing the annealing time. EDS spectra verified the formation of NiS QDs. SAED analysis confirmed the polycrystalline behavior of host and annealed NiS. The pure NiS demonstrated substantial catalytic reduction of dye in acidic medium comparison to other media. Moreover, host sample (NiS) exhibited maximum inhibition zone for E. coli at higher concentration.
Prevalence and natural course of incidental gastric subepithelial tumors
Authors: Heo Dae-Hyuk , Yang Min A , Song Jae Sun , Lee Won Dong , Cho Jin Woong
Published: March 2024

Background/Aims: Gastric subepithelial tumors (SETs) are often encountered during the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic screening. We assessed the prevalence of gastric SETs and the risk factors for their progression.Methods: We reviewed the electronic medical records of 30,754 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopic screening at our medical center between January 2013 and December 2016.Results: Among the 30,754 patients examined, 599 (1.94%) had gastric SETs. The prevalence increased with age and was 9.56% in patients aged ≥70 years. In total, 262 patients underwent serial endoscopy for more than 6 months. The median age was 68 years (interquartile range [IQR], 61–74), and the number of females was 167 (63.7%). During a median follow-up of 58 months (IQR, 38–75), 22 patients (8.4%) showed significant changes in tumor size. An irregular border (odds ratio, 4.623; 95% confidence interval, 1.093–19.558; p=0.037) was a significant risk factor for progression. Seven patients underwent surgical or endoscopic resections. The pathologies of gastric SETs included leiomyomas (n=3), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (n=2), and lipomas (n=2).Conclusions: The prevalence of gastric SETs increases with age. Most gastric SETs do not progress during long-term endoscopic examinations, and the risk of an increase in size is low in asymptomatic small SETs without irregular borders.
Safety and efficacy of novel oblique-viewing scope for B2-endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy
Authors: Ishikawa Sho , Hara Kazuo , Okuno Nozomi , Mizuno Nobumasa , Haba Shin , Kuwahara Takamichi , Kuraishi Yasuhiro , Yanaidani Takafumi , Yamada Masanori , Yasuda Tsukasa , Fukui Toshitaka , Kumagi Teru , Hiasa Yoichi
Published: March 2024

Background/Aims: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) performed at the intrahepatic bile duct segment 3 (B3) is widely used for biliary drainage. Although performing post-puncture procedures is easier in the intrahepatic bile duct segment 2 (B2) when using a conventional oblique-viewing (OV) EUS scope, this method may cause transesophageal puncture and severe adverse events. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of B2 puncture using a novel OV-EUS scope.Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, we prospectively enrolled and collected data from 45 patients who consecutively underwent EUS-HGS procedures with a novel OV-EUS scope between September 2021 and December 2022 at our cancer center.Results: The technical success rates of B2-EUS-HGS and EUS-HGS were 93.3% (42/45) and 97.8% (44/45), respectively. The early adverse event rate was 8.9% (4/45) with no cases of scope changes or transesophageal punctures. The median procedure time was 13 minutes (range, 5–30).Conclusions: B2-EUS-HGS can be performed safely with the novel EG-740UT (Fujifilm) OV-scope without transesophageal puncture and with a high success rate. B2-EUS-HGS using this novel OV scope may be the preferred strategy for EUS-HGS.
The Change of Millennial Tourist Interests in Sam Poo Kong Temple, Semarang
Authors: Gulo Yupilia , Octafian Ray
Published: March 2024

The advent of the fourth industrial revolution signifies not only significant technological progress compared to earlier eras, but also the ability to revolutionize traditional business practices. The Sam Poo Kong Temple, which was once intended as a site of prayer for Confucian adherents, has transformed into a well-liked tourist destination where people engage in selfie activities, thereby enhancing their social standing. This research aims to understand the factors influencing the change in millennial tourists' interest towards Sam Poo Kong Temple. To evaluate the impact of social media usage and digital technology on the interests and behaviors of millennial tourists. To identify the preferences and motivations of millennial tourists in choosing tourist destinations such as Sam Poo Kong Temple. This study employs a qualitative methodology using a case study technique. Data is gathered via extensive interviews with relevant individuals, including temple administrators, tour guides, and tourists, with a particular focus on millennial. The findings indicate that social media plays a key role in marketing Sam Poo Kong Temple and attracting millennial tourists' interest. The dissemination of engaging content such as photos, videos, and narratives on social media has increased the visibility of the temple and sparked significant interest from tech-savvy millennial. Sam Poo Kong Temple has transformed from a traditional place of worship into a highly sought-after tourist destination, especially for photo opportunities and showcasing social status on social media. This impacts the preferences and motivations of millennial tourists in selecting tourist locations, with a primary focus on architectural beauty, unique experiences, and visibility on social media.
Coexisting with Super-intelligent computers
Authors: Nicolau Mark
Published: March 2024

The overall purpose of this research is how to avoid potential conflicts between humans and intelligent computers (Artificial, Super and Hyper) while this Article focuses on the prevention of existential conflicts with Super-intelligent computers.  According to Bostrom, the paths towards Super-intelligence are Whole Brain emulation, biological cognition and development of human/machine interfaces. Super Intelligent computers simulate human behaviour and processes or systems that could exist in the real world and by becoming conscientious on their own, could become Singletons and shape the future of humans and Humanity for their own reasons.
PEMBELAJARAN TARI CANDRA METU MENGGUNAKAN COOPERATIVE LEARNING TIPE JIGSAW DI SMA NEGERI 2 DENPASAR
Authors: Dian Septiari Ni Putu , Yulinis Yulinis , Mudiasih Ni Wayan
Published: March 2024

Penelitian pembelajaran ini bertujuan untuk melestarikan dan mengajarkan kembali tari Candra Metu ciptaan I Nyoman Kaler yang pementasannya sudah jarang ditampilkan, mengakibatkan sedikitnya masyarakat yang mengetahui keberadaan tarian ini. Selain itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari tahu efektivitas Cooperative Learning (Pembelajaran Berkelompok) dengan tipe Jigsaw pada peserta didik kelas X ekstrakurikuler tari di SMA Negeri 2 Denpasar. Berpijak pada alasan tersebut maka dilakukan penelitian pembelajaran ini dengan mengambil topik tari Candra Metu dan Cooperative Learning tipe Jigsaw, dengan menggunakan metode pembelajaran ceramah, tanya jawab, demosntrasi, drill and practice dan modelling the way. Metode-metode tersebut digunakan untuk mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran tari Candra Metu pada ekstrakurikuler tari di SMA Negeri 2 Denpasar.
Dari penelitian yang dilakukan ditemukan bahwa pada awal pertemuan ekstrakurikuler, tari Candra Metu memiliki kendala yaitu sedikitnya jumlah dokumentasi video mengenai tari Candra Metu. Hal ini berdampak kepada peserta didik yang kesulitan untuk mempelajari tari Candra Metu, maka dari itu peneliti menggunggah video peragaan gerak tari Candra Metu ke platform Youtube untuk memudahkan proses pembelajaran. Selain itu ditemukan juga bahwa peserta didik lebih mudah menyerap materi tari Candra Metu dengan model Cooperative Learning tipe Jigsaw karena mereka bisa dengan bebas berlatih bersama kelompoknya diluar jam ekstrakurikuler dan latihan berkelompok memacu proses pembelajaran secara dinamis dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran tari Candra Metu yang dilakukan secara mandiri dengan metode demonstrasi.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING BERORIENTASI TRI HITA KARANA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS SISWA PADA PELAJARAN SENI RUPA KELAS XI
Authors: Wahyu Widiana I Putu , Mawan I Gede , Putra I Wayan Diana
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya kreativitas dan inovasi dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran khususnya pada mata pelajaran seni budaya materi seni rupa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk dapat menerapkan model pembelajaran yang inovatif guna meningkatkan kreativitas siswa. Salah satu solusi yang dapat ditawarkan adalah Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning yang berorintasi pada salah satu kearifan lokal bali yakni Tri Hita Karana. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kreativitas siswa dalam pelajaran seni rupa serta memberikan pembelajaran yang lebih bermakna.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Pendekatan yang digunakan selama dilaksanakannya penelitian ini adalah pendekatan saintifik. Kajian sumber penelitian ini dengan menggunakan beberapa buku dan jurnal, sedangkan teori yang digunakan adalah teori belajar, dan teori estetika. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pembelajaran Project Based Learmning Berorientasi Tri Hita Karana yaitu model pembelajaran yang memberikan kesempatan kepada siswa untuk berperan aktif dalam proses belajar mengajar serta memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih menarik karna siswa belajar menciptakan karya atau produknya sendiri sesuai dengan ide-ide yang dimiliki sehingga nantinya berpengaruh pada peningkatan kreativitas siswa. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Pekutatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran selama kegiatan penelitian ini adalah metode diskusi kelompok, penugasan serta demonstrasi. Sedangkan metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket/kuesioner kreativitas siswa. Berdasarkan hasil angket/kuesioner yang diisi oleh siswa menunjukkan hasil bahwa nilai rata-rata sebesar 4.6 disesuikan dengan kategori Penilaian Acuan Ideal Teoritik (PAIT) berada pada kategori “sangat tinggi” sehingga model pembelajaran Project Based Learning berorientasi Tri Hita Karana dapat meningkatkan kreativitas siswa.
Pemotretan Pakaian Tradisional Adat Bali Dalam Karya Fotografi Prewedding Di Maxhelar Photography
Authors: Sari Anindya Ratna , Candrayana Ida Bagus , Adityasmara Farhan
Published: March 2024

Fotografi prewedding telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dalam perayaan pernikahan modern, dimana pasangan calon pengantin mengabadikan momen-momen indah sebelum hari pernikahan mereka. Budaya Bali dengan segala keunikan dan keelokannya, menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi penulis. Pakaian adat tradisional Bali tidak hanya sebuah penanda identitas, tetapi juga merupakan karya seni yang tinggi. Setiap detil pada pakaian ini mencerminkan sejarah panjang dan kearifan lokal masyarakat Bali. Oleh karena itu, penulis merasa terdorong untuk melakukan eksplorasi dan mendalami keindahan pakaian adat tradisional Bali yang terfokus pada fotografi prewedding bukan hanya mencerminkan ketertarikan personal penulis, tetapi juga merupakan upaya untuk merangkul dan memahami perbedaan budaya. Penulis melakukan penelitian ini di Maxhelar Photography dengan pertimbangan memilih tempat magang tersebut karena studio berfokus pada pemotretan prewedding pakaian tradisional adat Bali dan dapat memberikan pengalaman berharga dalam pemahaman proses kreatif di balik karya-karya fotografi prewedding yang mengesankan. Penulis memilih Maxhelar Photography karena studio ini tidak hanya memotret pernikahan dengan pakaian adat, tetapi juga menciptakan konsep foto prewedding yang sangat unik. Keunggulan Maxhelar Photography yaitu menggabungkan nuansa kerajaan dengan bentuk koreo dan komposisi, memberikan sentuhan dramatis yang kuat dalam proses editing. Proses ini ibarat meracik sebuah masakan yang nikmat di pandang mata dengan rasa tersirat, menciptakan karya fotografi yang memukau dan mendalam. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan laporan magang ini memberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang berbagai aspek fotografi prewedding, terutama dalam konteks penggunaan pakaian tradisional adat Bali di Maxhelar Photography.
Utilizing Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Diagnosis in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Case Report of Pulmonary Embolism
Authors: Opare Janet , Quao Nana Serwaa , Addo Theophilus , Bulley Henry
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common cause of cardiovascular-related deaths and poses diagnostic challenges due to its variable and non-specific symptoms. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the gold standard imaging method for PE diagnosis, but its availability is limited in resource-constrained settings. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a valuable tool for emergency physicians, aiding accurate diagnoses, procedural guidance, and resuscitation efforts.
Case Presentation: This case report presents a 76-year-old woman with non-specific symptoms diagnosed with PE using POCUS in the Emergency Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The POCUS findings included an enlarged right ventricle with a flattened septum (D sign), poor cardiac contractility, thrombi in the right ventricle and a plethoric Inferior Vena Cava (IVC). Prompt diagnosis facilitated timely management, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Conclusion: POCUS has proven to be indispensable in resource-constrained settings where confirmatory diagnostics are limited. Incorporating POCUS training into emergency medicine residency programs and establishing emergency ultrasound fellowships in under-resourced regions like Africa can enhance its utilization and empower clinicians in such environments. Equipping emergency room clinicians with POCUS skills enables timely diagnosis, early interventions, shorter Emergency Department stays, and improved patient outcomes. This approach can contribute to building an African faculty proficient in emergency ultrasound, facilitating the education and training of more clinicians in POCUS, and ultimately enhancing healthcare outcomes in resource-limited environments.
La Gestión Financiera y la Relación con Operaciones Logísticas en Distribuidoras de Cárnicos de Manta
Authors: Macías Valencia David Gabriel , Monar Merchán Carlos Arturo
Published: March 2024

En el presente trabajo de investigación se determinó la influencia contable y administrativa en las actividades operativas de las Distribuidoras de Cárnicos de la ciudad de Manta en el período 2022, a través del proceso metodológico realizamos el análisis de la situación operativa de la institución y los flujos de procesos Emin (ISO 9001,14001,50001), tomando en cuenta el reglamento interno. Los métodos utilizados en esta investigación son bibliográficos, documental, deductivo y analítico. Los instrumentos de levantamiento de datos e información utilizados fueron la entrevista y encuesta validada por expertos, estas técnicas se aplicaron a los 21 funcionarios de las áreas administrativa, financiera y de operaciones de las empresas del sector, seleccionados mediante un muestreo estadístico, los datos e información recolectados, fueron procesados por el programa IBM SPSS, con licencia Uleam. Los resultados encontrados referentes al manejo de las operaciones logísticas diarias; señala que un 70% de los encargados de los procesos de gestión financiera contables y administrativo, conocen las actividades operativas de las Distribuidoras de Cárnicos de Manta. En conclusión, la gestión financiera y administrativa se ve perjudicada en sus etapas operacionales, lo cual influye en cumplimiento e incumplimiento de metas y no se evidenció ninguna inversión ni mejora en las instituciones en el periodo 2022, creando inconformidad y aptitud negativa por parte de los empleados hacia la administración de la empresas.
Çocukluk Döneminde Bağlanma, Bağımsızlık ve Dayanıklılık Becerilerinin İyi Oluşu Etkilemesi: Anne Görüşleri
Authors: Özgem Kezban
Published: March 2024

Çocukluk döneminde geçirilen güvenli bağlanma, kazanılan bağımsızlık duygusu ve beraberinde gelen dayanıklılık, gelişim süreçlerinin doğru ve etkili tamamlanması çocuğun iyi olma halini etkilemektedir. Bunların yanında çocuklardaki olumlu kişilik özelliklerinin ortaya çıkması bu özelliklerin güçlenmesi ve tüm yaşantılardan duyulan memnuniyet ve haz çocuğun iyi olma halini beraberinde getirmektedir. Psikolojik iyi oluş çocuğun sadece bir yönü ile ilgilenmez bilişsel duygusal ve psikolojik yönlerini de ele alarak bütünsel olarak iyileştirmeyi hedefler. Araştırmada okul öncesi dönem çocuklarının bağlanma, bağımsızlık ve dayanıklılık becerileri ile iyi oluş arasındaki özelliklerin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaca yönelik araştırmada okul öncesi dönem çocuğuna sahip olan annelerle çocukların iyi oluş özelliklerini incelemek amacıyla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği ile nitel verilere dayalı bir durum çalışması yapılmıştır. Araştırma içerik analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma 2022-2023 döneminde, okul öncesi çocuğuna sahip 50 anne ile yüz yüze yapılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre; anneleri ile güvenli bağlanma gerçekleştiren çocukların anneleri ile beden temasının ve iletişiminin iyi olduğu, güvenli bağlanmayı gerçekleştiren çocukların bağımsız olma, kendi problemlerini çözebilme, başkalarının duygularını fark edebilme ve önem verme, tüm bunlarınçocuğun mutlu olma durumuna yansıdığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Synthetic Origins
Authors: Elowitz Michael
Published: March 2024

Michael Elowitz on the early years of synthetic biology and the programmability of living cells.
The Influence of Personality and Entrepreneurship Education on Interest in Entrepreneurship Faculty of Economics and Business Students with Attitude of Entrepreneurship as Intervening Variable
Authors: Isma Andika , Rakib Muhammad , Mubaraq Muhammad Satrio , Suci Melati
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is a country that has a very large population and has abundant sources of wealth. The more developed a country, the more experts needed. There will be competition for jobs which causes an imbalance between the small number of jobs and the increasing number of job applicants. In addition, this can also increase the number of unemployed in a country. The most appropriate solution to reduce the number of unemployed is by entrepreneurship. Someone can open jobs to overcome the problem of unemployment that occurs due to the limited number of jobs provided by the government. This study aims to determine the direct and indirect effects of the influence of personality, entrepreneurship education on interest in entrepreneurship, with entrepreneurial attitudes. This study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive explanatory type which describes the relationship between variables with a population of 153 students. The sampling technique used Proportional Random Sampling totaling 62 students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Makassar State University. The results of the study show that directly and indirectly the influence of personality, entrepreneurship education with entrepreneurial attitudes has a significant effect on the interest in entrepreneurship. Based on the results of the research that has been done, this research can be a source of information or reference for teaching staff or lecturers in order to improve the quality of entrepreneurship education received by students and personality plays a role in improving the mindset in entrepreneurship skills.
Olga Leonidovna Nekrasova-Karateeva: a study of the functions of an artist, teacher, scientist and public figure
Authors: Stalinskaya Ekaterina Pavlovna
Published: March 2024

The material of this article is the life and work of a representative of St. Petersburg culture, combining different areas of personal manifestation in art, science and social activities. The author analyzes the features of the author's work; pedagogical and cultural and educational activities of O. L. Nekrasova-Karateeva; her experience in practical pedagogy: in the artistic development of children, in the professional education of students, in the scientific orientation of graduate students, in the support and additional qualifications of practicing teachers. The relevance of this work lies in the need to generalize the unique pedagogical experience for a modern understanding of the role and importance of art education in the humanitarian education of children, youth and adults. The purpose of the study is to determine the personal merits and contribution of O. L. Nekrasova-Karateeva to the scientific study of the psychological characteristics of aesthetic perception, understanding of art and the development of creative abilities for artistic activity at different age stages of maturation of a creative personality.   The research methodology consists of a factual and systematic analysis of Olga Leonidovna's creative and pedagogical life. The analysis of the cultural and historical context allows us to understand more deeply not only the personality of Olga Leonidovna herself, but also her significant contribution to the development of Russian culture, science and art. The novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive approach to the analysis and study of her personal creative and pedagogical experience. The importance of scientific publications by O. L. Nekrasova-Karateeva in the field of psychology of children's drawing, principles and methods of teaching the basics of composition in DPI, methodology of art criticism, organization and participation in scientific conferences is noted. The article presents for the first time the early creative works of Olga Leonidovna, describes the artistic and cultural features of her multifaceted activities, notes the theoretical, methodological and pedagogical aspects of art education conducted by her in St. Petersburg.The importance of the publication is necessary as an example for modern young art teachers in personal participation and in maintaining a high level and developing culture and art in our country. In conclusion, it is noted that in various aspects of personality-oriented activities, the importance of her contribution is great.
Nanoemulsion through cold emulsification: An advanced cold manufacturing process for a stable and advanced drug delivery system
Authors: Bhatt Pankaj , Bhatt Tanvi , Jain Vikas , Jain Rupshee , Bigoniya Papiya
Published: March 2024

The personal care and pharmaceutical industries use emulsion science and its by-products extensively to create creams and lotions that include both water and oil-soluble ingredients. Although it is predicted that cooling and heating alone account for over 90% of the overall expenditure of energy used for the manufacture of an emulsion system, present methods for processing such emulsions demand large amounts of time and energy. The cold process of emulsion technologies will become more preferable to consumers and consumer has started showing interest in sustainable and environment-friendly products and procedures. An advanced cold emulsification method of manufacturing a topical semisolid dosage form has been developed for an advanced drug delivery system in the form of nanoemulsion to overcome the manufacturing challenges of thermolabile drugs and to have a sustainable and eco-friendly cost-effective drug delivery when compared to conventional topical dosage forms. The creation of nanoemulsions will result in a formulation that is thermodynamically stable and combines two immiscible liquids to create a stable homogenous combination in the presence of an appropriate stabilizer. The stability and droplet size of a nanoemulsion makes it different from a regular emulsion; the smaller droplet size increases its stability and penetration through the skin’s epidermis. In this review, the emphasis is on providing a basic understanding of cold emulsification as a formulation technique for nanoemulsions, its characterization, applications, and various patents and clinical trials involving nanoemulsions. This information can serve as the foundation for further developing and improving current techniques and technology involving nanoemulsions.
Review of grapefruit juice-drugs interactions mediated by intestinal CYP3A4 inhibition
Authors: Dayyih Wael Abu , Ani Israa Al- , Hailat Mohammad , Alarman Samia Milhem , Zakaraya Zainab , Assab Mohammad Abu , Alkhader Enas
Published: March 2024

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that belongs to the Rutaceae family. One large grapefruit yields around 200–250 ml of juice, consumed regularly by many individuals owing to its nutritional value, including fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Grapefruit juice (GFJ) compounds, mainly naringin, bergamottin, and 6,7-dihydroxybergamottin (DHB), inhibit intestinal CYP3A4 enzymes, which are mediated by the metabolic processes of many drugs and result in the interaction between GFJ and drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates when administered concomitantly. GFJ-drug interaction is affected by several factors, including oral bioavailability, patient vulnerability, and factors related to GFJ consumption, such as the amount of GFJ consumed and the interval between GFJ and drug administration. Many drugs from different classes have the potential for interaction, including calcium channel blockers such as felodipine, statins such as simvastatin, immunosuppressants, benzodiazepines such as midazolam, antihistamines such as terfenadine, and many other drugs. Pharmacists have a strong medical background that makes them able to predict grapefruit-drug interactions. Thus, they play a critical role in reducing the risk of GFJ-drug interactions by advising and educating patients when dispensing prescribed and Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
A review of botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of the mangrove apple Sonneratia alba J. Sm.
Authors: Kulkarnii Charuu P. , Manohar Sonal M.
Published: March 2024

Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants that form distinctive communities and ecosystems. To survive in a harsh environment, mangroves are believed to produce numerous phytochemicals. Sonneratia alba J. E. Smith is a true type of mangrove plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. This evergreen tree has been widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region and is a common species along both the east and west coasts of India. It is the maiden mangrove species in India that has received recognition as the state mangrove plant by the state of Maharashtra. This mangrove has been widely used in traditional medicine for treating skin disorders, bleeding injuries, diarrhoea, and so on. Its bioactivity can be attributed to its phytochemical content, which is rich in phenolics, steroids, tannins, terpenoids, and so on. This review is an attempt to compile various phytochemical and bioactivity investigations done on S. alba. Results indeed showcase its therapeutic prospects as indicated by the wide range of secondary metabolites and biological activities.
Short-term wind power forecasting through stacked and bi directional LSTM techniques
Authors: Ali Khan Mehmood , Khan Iftikhar Ahmed , Shah Sajid , EL-Affendi Mohammed , Jadoon Waqas
Published: March 2024

Background

Computational intelligence (CI) based prediction models increase the efficient and effective utilization of resources for wind prediction. However, the traditional recurrent neural networks (RNN) are difficult to train on data having long-term temporal dependencies, thus susceptible to an inherent problem of vanishing gradient. This work proposed a method based on an advanced version of RNN known as long short-term memory (LSTM) architecture, which updates recurrent weights to overcome the vanishing gradient problem. This, in turn, improves training performance.

Methods

The RNN model is developed based on stack LSTM and bidirectional LSTM. The parameters like mean absolute error (MAE), standard deviation error (SDE), and root mean squared error (RMSE) are utilized as performance measures for comparison with recent state-of-the-art techniques.

Results

Results showed that the proposed technique outperformed the existing techniques in terms of RMSE and MAE against all the used wind farm datasets. Whereas, a reduction in SDE is observed for larger wind farm datasets. The proposed RNN approach performed better than the existing models despite fewer parameters. In addition, the approach requires minimum processing power to achieve compatible results.
MBAN: multi-branch attention network for small object detection
Authors: Li Li , Gao Shuaikun , Wu Fangfang , An Xin
Published: March 2024

Recent years small object detection has seen remarkable advancement. However, small objects are difficult to accurately detect in complex scenes due to their low resolution. The downsampling operation inevitably leads to the loss of information for small objects. In order to solve these issues, this article proposes a novel Multi-branch Attention Network (MBAN) to improve the detection performance of small objects. Firstly, an innovative Multi-branch Attention Module (MBAM) is proposed, which consists of two parts, i.e. Multi-branch structure consisting of convolution and maxpooling, and the parameter-free SimAM attention mechanism. By combining these two parts, the number of network parameters is reduced, the information loss of small objects is reduced, and the representation of small object features is enhanced. Furthermore, to systematically solve the problem of small object localization, a pre-processing method called Adaptive Clustering Relocation (ACR) is proposed. To validate our network, we conducted extensive experiments on two benchmark datasets, i.e. NWPU VHR-10 and PASCAL VOC. The findings from the experiment demonstrates the significant performance gains of MBAN over most existing algorithms, the mAP of MBAN achieved 96.55% and 84.96% on NWPU VHR-10 and PASCAL VOC datasets, respectively, which proves that MBAN has significant performance in small object detection.
Epidemiology and management of Fusarium wilt of Eucalyptus camaldulensis through systemic acquired resistance
Authors: Ahmad Irfan , Mazhar Komal , Atiq Muhammad , Khalaf Amna Kahtan , Rashid Muhammad Haroon U. , Asif Muhammad , Ahmed Salman , Adil Zoha , Fayyaz Amna , Al-Sadoon Mohammad Khalid , Al-Otaibi Hamad S.
Published: March 2024

Eucalyptus camaldulensis is a multifunctional tree and is globally used for the reclamation of problematic lands. Eucalyptus camaldulensis is prone to attack by a number of pathogens, but the most important threat is the Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum). Keeping in view the importance of E. camaldulensis and to manage this disease, five plant activators, i.e., salicylic acid (C7H6O3), benzoic acid (C7H6O2), citric acid (C6H8O7), dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4), monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4) and nutritional mixture namely Compound (NPK) and nutriotop (Fe, Zn, Cu, B, Mn) were evaluated in the Fusarium infested field under RCBD in the Research Area, Department of Forestry and Range Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). Among plant activators, salicylic acid and a combination of compound + nutriotop exhibited the lowest disease incidence and enhanced fresh and dry weight of leaves compared to other treatments and control. Results of the environmental study indicated maximum disease incidence between 35–40 °C (max. T), 6–25 °C (mini. T), 70–80% relative humidity and 1.5–2.5 km/h wind speed while pan evaporation expressed weak correlation with disease development. It was concluded that Fusarium wilt of Eucalyptus camaldulensis could be managed through activation of the basal defense system of the host plant with provision of salicylic acid and balanced nutrition by considering environmental factors. Recent exploration is expected to be helpful for future research efforts on epidemiology and ecologically sound intervention of Fusarium wilt of Eucalyptus camaldulensis.
Adaptation and potential culture of wild Amphipods and Mysids as potential live feed in aquaculture: a review
Authors: Suhaimi Hidayu , Abdul Rahman Muhammad Irfan , Ashaari Aisyah , Ikhwanuddin Mhd , Wan Rasdi Nadiah
Published: March 2024

Live foods such as phytoplankton and zooplankton are essential food sources in aquaculture. Due to their small size, they are suitable for newly hatched larvae. Artemia and rotifer are commonly used live feeds in aquaculture; each feed has a limited dietary value, which is unsuitable for all cultured species. Whereas, copepod and cladocerans species exhibit favorable characteristics that make them viable candidates as sources of essential nutrients for hatchery operations. Due to their jerking movements, it stimulates the feeding response of fish larvae, and their various sizes make them suitable for any fish and crustacean. Even though Artemia is the best live feed due to its proficient nutritional quality, the cost is very expensive, which is about half of the production cost. A recent study suggests the use of amphipods and mysids as alternative live feeds in aquaculture. High nutritional value is present in amphipods and mysids, especially proteins, lipids, and essential fatty acids that are required by fish larvae during early development. Amphipods and mysids are considered abundant in the aquatic ecosystem and have been used by researchers in water toxicity studies. However, the culture of amphipods and mysids has been poorly studied. There is only a small-scale culture under laboratory conditions for scientific research that has been performed. Thus, further research is required to find a way to improve the mass culture of amphipods and mysids that can benefit the aquaculture industry. This review article is intended to provide the available information on amphipods and mysids, including reproductive biology, culture method, nutritional value, feed enhancement, and the importance of them as potential live feed in aquaculture. This article is useful as a guideline for researchers, hatchery operators, and farmers.
The effect of complex contrast training with different training frequency on the physical performance of youth soccer players: a randomized study
Authors: Barra-Moura Helder , Guilherme Vieira João , Zacaron Werneck Francisco , Wilk Michal , Pascoalini Bruno , Queiros Victor , Gomes de Assis Gilmara , Bichowska-Pawęska Marta , Vianna Jeferson , Vilaça-Alves José
Published: March 2024

Background

Complex contrast training (CCT) is potentially an efficient method to improve physical abilities such as muscle strength, power output, speed, agility, are extremely important in developing soccer players of different age categories.

Aim

This study aimed to analyze the effects of 6 weeks of CCT program applied in different training frequency (sessions per week) on youth soccer players performance.

Methods

Twenty-one youth soccer players (age: 15.3 ± 1.1 years; body mass 64.9 ± 0.7 kg; height 175.4 ± 0.7 cm) were randomized into three groups: a regular pre-season training control group (G0, n = 8), a group with regular pre-season training plus twice-a-week CCT (G2, n = 6), and a group with regular pre-season training plus thrice-a-week CCT (G3, n = 7). The CCT consisted of soccer skills-based exercises distributed across five stations, to be performed before common regular practice during a 6-week pre-season period. The agility (505 Agility test), sprint (S5 and S15), jump (SJ and CMJ), and free kick speed (11 m from the goal) of the groups were analyzed pre- and post-CCT intervention. During a 6-week pre-season period, the players integrated CCT into their regular training sessions. Furthermore, performance variables were compared between the groups.

Results

A statistical difference was identified for the timepoint for the players’ CMJ (p = 0.023; η2 = 0.343) and the free kick speed (p = 0.013; η2 = 0.383) using ANOVA. The G3 showed a significant improvement in the CMJ (p = 0.001) and the free kick speed (p = 0.003) between pre- to post-CCT test. No other significant changes in performance were observed (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

The CCT training program with a weekly frequency of 3 days per week is effective in improving free kick speed and CMJ performance in young male soccer players (U-15 and U-17 categories). CCT training programs have the potential to refine an athlete’s preparation for competition. However, certain performance tests did not demonstrate substantial enhancements. Consequently, additional investigations are required to ascertain the effectiveness of CCT.
Home range size and habitat selection of owned outdoor domestic cats (Felis catus) in urban southwestern Ontario
Authors: Pyott Marlee L. , Norris D. Ryan , Mitchell Greg W. , Custode Leonardo , Gow Elizabeth A.
Published: March 2024

Domestic cats (Felis catus) play a dual role in society as both companion animals and predators. When provided with unsupervised outdoor access, cats can negatively impact native wildlife and create public health and animal welfare challenges. The effective implementation of management strategies, such as buffer zones or curfews, requires an understanding of home range size, the factors that influence their movement, and the types of habitats they use. Here, we used a community/citizen scientist approach to collect movement and habitat use data using GPS collars on owned outdoor cats in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph region, southwestern Ontario, Canada. Mean (± SD) 100% minimum convex polygon home range size was 8 ± 8 ha (range: 0.34–38 ha) and was positively associated with road density but not with intrinsic factors such as boldness, sex, or age. With regards to habitat selection, cats used greenspaces, roads, and agricultural land less often than predicted but strongly selected for impervious surfaces (urban areas other than greenspaces or roads). Our results suggest that wildlife near buildings and residential areas are likely at the greatest risk of cat predation and that a buffer size of 840 m would be needed to restrict cats from entering areas of conservation concern.