bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vertical mandibular asymmetry in angle’s class II subdivision malocclusion
Authors: siddiqui Shireen , Tikku Tripti , Srivastava Kamna , Verma Snehlata , Khanna Rohit
Published: November 2024

To evaluate and compare vertical mandibular asymmetry like condylar, ramal and condylar plus ramal mandibular vertical asymmetry using asymmetry indices among subjects with Angle’s class II subdivision malocclusion and subjects with Angle’s class I malocclusion from Orthopantomogram.

Asymmetries in the lower third of the face are mainly due to mandibular asymmetries because of asymmetry in the height of condyle and ramus. As there is morphological variability in jaw bases in different malocclusion, it is anticipated that there will be variability in mandibular asymmetry. Considering this, it is decided to assess mandibular asymmetry in subjects with Angle’s class II subdivision and compare with subjects with Angle’s class I malocclusion.

A total of 40 subjects coming to the department of orthodontics for fixed orthodontic treatment were equally divided into two groups i.e., Angle’s class II subdivision malocclusion group and Angle’s class I malocclusion group have selected (clinical examination) to assess type of malocclusion after screening of 80 subjects. Orthopantomogram of these subjects were taken before start of treatment and condylar height (CH), ramal height (RH), total height (RH) and mandibular asymmetry Index by Habet’s formula were evaluated. Data was obtained and subjected to statistical analysis.

For group I and group II, CH (L>R), RH (R>L) and TH (L>R) but the difference was statistically significant only for condylar height of group II. Asymmetry indices did not show any significant difference between group I and group II.

As mandibular asymmetry not show any significant difference between group I and group II hence it can be suggested that mandibular asymmetry in subjects with class II subdivision group was dentoalveolar in nature not skeletal.
The Effect of Leverage And Profitability on Earnings Management With Managerial Ownership As A Moderating Variable in Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange In 2020-2023
Authors: Faisal Ahmad , Heniwati Elok , Yantiana Nella , Noviarty Helisa , Rusmita Sari
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of leverage and profitability on earnings management and test the role of managerial ownership as a moderating variable in the relationship in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2020-2023. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach with secondary data analyzed using SPSS version 25. The study's results indicate that leverage has a significant effect on earnings management and profitability, which also has a significant effect on earnings management. However, managerial ownership cannot moderate the effect of leverage on earnings management nor the effect of profitability on earnings management.
Penerapan Terapi Islam Pada Kesehatan Mental Menggunakan Metode Tilawah Al-Quran
Authors: Irwan Diyas Albar , Putri Novi Anisa , Putri Khoirunnisa Cahyanti , Kibtyah Maryatul
Published: November 2024

Abstrak: Kajian ini menganalisis konsep dan implementasi Aplikasi Terapi Islam melalui
 
metode Tilawah. Terapi Islam metode tilawah adalah suatu pendekatan terapi yang menggunakan bacaan Al-Quran sebagai sarana untuk penyembuhan dan pemulihan psikologis dan kesehatan mental. Terapi ini dilakukan dengan membaca, mendengarkan, dan merenungkan ayat-ayat Al-Quran serta memahami maknanya dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. Dengan hal tersebut individu dapat memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang tujuan hidup serta dapat menghadapi berbagai tantangan dalam kehidupan. Penerapan terapi ini dapat membantu individu untuk mencapai keseimbangan emosionalnya, meningkatkan ketenangan jiwa, dan mengurangi stres dan kecemasan. Selain itu juga dapat membantu individu lebih mendekatkan diri kepada Allah SWT, Dengan demikian penerapan metode terapi tilawah dapat mejadi salah satu alternatif yang efektif dalam upaya meningkatkan kesehatan mental dan kesejahteraan individu. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi efektivitas metode terapi tilawah sebagai pendekatan alternatif untuk penyembuhan pada individu yang mengalami masalah seperti stres, depresi, kesemasan dan gangguan kesehatan mental lainnya.
Inteligencia Aérea en apoyo a la interdicción de aeronaves vinculadas al narcotráfico
Authors: Cedeño Bravo Gustavo , Andrade Albuja Jaime Ramiro
Published: November 2024

The actions of the narco-criminal organizations that operate internationally have permeated the security of the Ecuadorian State and violated, on several occasions, its sovereignty. Since 2003 there have been some incidents with illegal aircraft linked to drug trafficking, the same ones that enter Ecuador by air. This phenomenon has caused the Armed Forces to intervene directly through the execution of military operations in the internal sphere, where the Air Force maintains the responsibility of exercising surveillance and control of airspace. In this regard, the operational effort has been oriented towards the detection, identification, interdiction and intervention of Unidentified Traffics (UT) that, taking advantage of the national aeronautical infrastructure, intend to carry out their illegal activities in Ecuadorian territory. For this purpose, the operational level has seen the need to complement the air operations carried out by the Immediate Reaction Force (IRF), with useful and timely information provided by the Operational Air Intelligence system. To obtain this input, it has been proposed to divide the intelligence work into phases, in order to identify and intervene in the critical requirements presented by the narco-criminal organizations to carry out drug trafficking by air. The success stories increased from 2018, when the proposal developed in this article was implemented.
Effects of Organic Manure and Recommended Dosage of Fertilizer on Nodulation, Chlorophyll Content of leaves, Availability of Nutrients and Soil Properties Under Greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] Cultivation
Authors: Shiny A. Visuvasa Anto , Joseph P. A , Iraiyanban A. Ajay Arockia , Dhivyalakshmi T.
Published: November 2024

Background: The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of different sources of organic manure on nodulation, chlorophyll content of leaves, availabilities of nutrients and soil chemical properties compared to the recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF). Methods: The study was conducted during kharif and rabi seasons of 2022. The experiment laid out in Randomized Block Design, replicated three times having nine treatments i.e., T1- Absolute control; T2- Vermicompost 100% on N equivalent basis; T3- Farmyard manure 100% on N equivalent basis; T4- Vermicompost 50% + Farmyard manure 50%; T5- Vermicompost 75%+Farmyard manure 25%; T6- Vermicompost 25%+Farmyard manure 75%; T7- RDF 100% inorganic; T8- RDF 50% inorganic+Vermicompost 50%; T9- RDF 50% inorganic+Farmyard manure 50%. Result: The results indicated that application of vermicompost at 100% nitrogen equivalent basis increased root nodulation, chlorophyll content of leaves and improved soil properties. The application of 100% RDF also enhanced the nutrient availabilities and nutrient uptake in clay loam soil.
Depressive Symptoms Among African American Women With HIV Disease
Authors: Moneyham Linda , Sowell Richard , Seals Brenda , Demi Alice
Published: November 2024

Depressive symptoms are a common response to HIV disease and evidence suggests that women may be at particular risk. Very little of the research on depressive symptoms within the context of HIV disease has included women, however, and even fewer studies have targeted African American women. In a beginning effort to address this gap, the authors performed a secondary analysis of data collected from 1992-1995 in a sample of 264 HIV+ women. The purpose of the secondary analysis was to describe the levels of depressive symptoms for a subsample of 152 African American subjects and to identify significant covariates. The original analysis was based on a stress and coping framework and was designed to provide a description of stressors, resistance factors, and adaptational outcomes of HIV+ women. It included various measures of psychological distress and quality of life. Depressive symptoms were not examined in the original analysis as an outcome of HIV disease, however. In the secondary analysis, depressive symptoms were operationalized using a depression subscale of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) (Deragotis, 1993). Major categories of correlates examined included person resources, environmental resources, coping responses, and disease-related stressors. The data used in the analysis were collected during the fourth and fifth interviews of the longitudinal study, with 152 of the African American women having completed both interviews. Variance in depressive symptoms was analyzed using ANOVA, zero-order correlations, and multiple regression analysis. The mean depressive symptoms score for the subsample of African American women was considerably higher than published means for female and male normative samples, respectively. The regression model accounted for over half of the variance in depressive symptoms (R2= .515). Significant correlates included self-esteem, family cohesion, HIV symptoms, and quality of life. The findings support personal and social resources and disease-related factors as important correlates of HIV+ African American women’s depressive symptoms and suggest the need for interventions to address such factors.
Rewilding grasslands and rangelands
Authors:   Forage and Range Research Laboratory – U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, Jones Thomas A.
Published: November 2024

Grasslands and rangelands are disturbance-driven ecosystems that cover 40% of the Earth’s land area. They have often been subjected to agricultural improvement or environmental degradation, compromising biodiversity, thus restoration may require nutrient reductions and native seedings. If a seed source is intact and degradation is recent, rewilding (passive restoration) may restore biodiversity. Otherwise, active restoration may be required via the application of ‘green hay’ or direct seeding. Invasive species may be controlled by scalping, herbicides, mowing, biological soil crusts, or prescribed burning, but eradication may be impractical. Though forbs are more difficult to establish than grasses, they are potentially greater contributors to species richness. Stronger native seed industries are needed to provide biodiversity for restoration. Long-term monitoring of vegetation or seed banks is required to gauge restoration success. A broadscale case study from Utah, USA is provided to illustrate many of these principles.
Mapping IoT-Based Sociocultural Research Trends Over the Last Six Years: Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Hobir Abdul , Yunanto Fredy , Jumesam Jumesam , Vikki Ariyanto Sandy , Vivekanantharasa Raveenthiran
Published: November 2024

This research aims to examine scientific progress and provide a comprehensive literature review regarding IoT-based sociocultural from 2018 to 2023 using the Scopus database. Additionally, this research aims to identify new concepts and areas of limited knowledge that may require additional investigation. Software from the Scopus website was used for bibliometric analysis. Several citations are used to categorize research findings, which also contain information on author, country, document type, and year of publication. The researchers found eighteen papers by limiting their search to the last six years and using only English keywords. 2021 tops the list of years with the most publications, with five documents. Usually, this category of documents is encountered at international paper conferences. According to this analysis, the number of studies related to IoT-based sociocultural issues in the Scopus database is expected to increase and climax between 2018 and 2023. Various themes and keywords that can form the basis for further investigation have emerged with advances in IoT-based sociocultural research. Future academics will be able to analyze IoT-based sociocultural al changes over the past decades with the help of this bibliographic analysis. To equip ourselves to face future questions, bibliometric analysis provides insights and data related to the progress of sociocultural al research based on the Internet of Things.
Informações e inovação na rede social de produtores de café ecológico – Ceará
Authors: Braga Francisco Laercio Pereira , Campos Kilmer Coelho , Lima Filipe Augusto Xavier , Ribeiro Luiz Carlos de Santana
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho constrói e analisa a estrutura da rede social de produção de café sombreado/ecológico da região do Maciço de Baturité, no Estado do Ceará. Para tanto, foram realizadas pesquisas de campo e estudo de caso com 36 produtores de café ecológico dos municípios de Mulungu, Baturité e Guaramiranga, aplicando-se o conceitual de Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS). Os principais resultados mostram que a densidade da rede da região ficou em 6,7%. Isso reforça o argumento de que as informações circulam em menor velocidade e de que há pouca interação dos atores da rede para troca de ideias, experiências, erros e acertos individuais e coletivos, fator limitante para o conhecimento de inovações implementadas por outros produtores locais. A atuação das universidades, associações de produtores, poder público e instituições de apoio são importantes para troca de informações sobre produção e comercialização do café ecológico e para estimular as inovações a serem exploradas.
Padrões de intensidade tecnológica e a polarização do emprego na indústria de transformação do brasil
Authors: Rocha Gabriella Rodrigues , Melo Tatiana Massaroli de
Published: November 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o efeito da intensidade tecnológica sobre a intensidade da polarização do emprego na indústria de transformação do Brasil. Para isso pretende realizar uma análise em nível setorial de dois dígitos, utilizando a metodologia de padronização tecnológica proposta por Galindo-Rueda e Verger (2016), em que o agrupamento de dados se deu por meio do algoritmo de Fisher-Jenks. Para identificar a polarização do emprego, a metodologia adotada é o Índice de Intensidade de Tarefas Rotineiras (RTI) proposto por Autor e Dorn (2013). Observou-se, assim como na maioria da literatura, um padrão de concentração da produção em setores de mais baixo grau de inovação, em relação ao valor adicionado. Os resultados do RTI apontam que os empregos nos setores da indústria encontram-se polarizados, porém, a intensificação foi baixa. Em que, a hipótese de que quanto maior a intensidade tecnológica maior a polarização do emprego, apresenta inconsistência em alguns setores.
Afinal, quem é o monstro?
Authors: Saldanha Fabio Pomponio
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo tenta lidar com algumas formulações enquanto as pensa e discute, tendo como princípio uma forma de ler (pensar?) Monstro, de Kore-eda Hirokazu. Iniciando no choro, recorrente em uma nota autoetnográfica, busca-se visualizar o filme e seu desenvolvimento como uma possível resposta à necessidade do fim do mundo. Por outro lado, tenta-se imaginar se é possível, dado o desenvolvimento do filme, que o mundo continue existindo para que, mesmo após o fim deste, seja possível imaginar uma espécie de renascimento do mundo após a destruição da unidade humana na Terra. Por fim, a partir de uma aproximação com o discurso foucaultiano e derridiano em torno do monstro, tenta-se responder à pergunta aqui apresentada como título deste artigo.
Mitos contemporâneos
Authors: Almeida Rogério de , Araújo Alberto Filipe , Beccari Marcos Namba
Published: November 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo revisitar as discussões sobre a possível permanência dos mitos nas sociedades seculares ocidentais, em especial a recorrência de quatro mitos contemporâneos – Frankenstein, Drácula, Fausto e o Fim do Mundo –, e tendo como referência os trabalhos de Mircea Eliade, Georges Gusdorf, Gilbert Durand, Jean-Pierre Sironneau e Ernst Cassirer, entre outros. Tendo como metodologia a hermenêutica simbólica, o presente estudo empreende uma discussão sobre o entendimento atual de mito, mostra de que maneira os mitos expressam um imaginário contemporâneo e, por fim, debate sobre sua permanência. Os resultados apontam para a permanência do mito, embora não de maneira uniforme nem constante, mas camuflado, disfarçado, sofrendo desgastes e passando por derivações, características próprias das narrativas dinâmicas como as que constituem o mito.
A marcha dos espectros não-nascidos
Authors: Lopes Gabriel , Lara Jorge Tibilletti de
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo pretende explorar os sentidos históricos de fim dos tempos em uma conjuntura pessimista, que se expressa pelo incremento de ansiedades antinatalistas contemporâneas em propostas filosóficas, formação de grupos online e ativismos. Utilizaremos os conceitos de futuros históricos e de assombrologia para compreender os sentidos históricos que as diversas abordagens antinatalistas podem mobilizar a partir da ideia de um mundo-sem-nós. Para isso, vamos explorar algumas formas pelas quais o ideário antinatalista se apresenta e relaciona com outros pessimismos reprodutivos, e de que forma o ativismo e as comunidades online têm contribuído para a discussão, pontuando as confluências e divergências. Argumentamos que o arranjo desse ideário antinatalista contemporâneo galvaniza uma discussão sobre um sentido negativo de história sem precedentes.
Jacques Rancière e Béla Tarr
Authors: Araújo Taís
Published: November 2024

Com a popularização do conceito de Antropoceno e de discursos sobre o fim da humanidade, têm se intensificado enunciados sobre o “tempo do fim” e sobre a exigência por um novo mundo em decorrência do esgotamento de um estilo de vida capitalista. Jacques Rancière verifica que o intelectual produtor do discurso do “tempo do fim” afirma se identificar com os dilemas partilhados com todos os habitantes da ruína do fim dos tempos, mas se atribui um lugar no alto, ao determinar para si a posse de um saber inacessível aos demais. Na contracorrente desta postura, Rancière propõe à filosofia uma abertura ao outro, ao analisar a filmografia de Béla Tarr, tecendo uma proposta acerca do “tempo do depois”.
Analiza potreb in želja starejših glede uporabe podporne tehnologije v njihovem vsakdanjem življenju
Authors: Musil Bojan , Plohl Nejc , Smrke Urška , Mlakar Izidor , Lenart Tomaž , Zager Kocjan Gaja , Špes Tanja
Published: November 2024

S staranjem prihaja do upada zdravja in porasta z njim povezanih omejitev, kar vpliva na kakovost življenja. Pri ohranjanju samostojnosti starejših v domačem bivalnem okolju lahko pomembno oporo predstavlja uporaba ustrezne podporne tehnologije. V pričujoči raziskavi nas je zanimalo, kako starejši ocenjujejo kakovost svojega življenja, katera področja v vsakdanjem življenju se jim zdijo najbolj pomembna, pri katerih instrumentalnih dejavnostih vsakdanjega življenja potrebujejo pomoč in ali bi pri teh aktivnostih bili pripravljeni uporabljati novo tehnologijo. Prav tako nas je zanimalo, kakšen odnos do tehnologije imajo starejši, natančneje, v kolikšni meri doživljajo strah pred uporabo tehnologije. Iz rezultatov naše raziskave je razvidno, da starejši poročajo o srednji do visoki izraženosti vseh vidikov kakovosti življenja, pri čemer so najvišje vrednosti zabeležene pri dimenzijah »dom in soseska« in »psihološko in čustveno blagostanje«, medtem ko je najnižja povprečna vrednost zabeležena pri dimenziji »zdravje«. Glede na vidike strahu pred tehnologijo so bolj izraženi vidiki osebnega neuspeha in preferiranja človeškega stika kot pa prepričanja, da je nova tehnologija neprijetna za uporabo ali pa neuporabna. Glede na pomembnost, potrebo po pomoči in pripravljenost za uporabo tehnologije lahko zaključimo, da so prioritetna področja zdravje, skrb za dom in mobilnost. Izsledki raziskave so pomembni kot usmeritve za oblikovanje potencialnih prihodnjih intervencij s podporo informacijsko komunikacijske tehnologije.
Vloga z informacijsko-komunikacijskimi tehnologijami podprtih kognitivno vedenjskih intervenc pri obravnavi nespečnosti v obdobju pozne odraslosti
Authors: Ficjan Monika , Kozole Smid Annemarie Kim , Horvat Marina , Štukovnik Vita
Published: November 2024

V obdobju pozne odraslosti se pri posameznikih pričnejo pojavljati številne spremembe v spanju, ki lahko privedejo do težav s spanjem ali motenj spanja. Najpogostejša motnja spanja v pozni odraslosti je nespečnost. Terapija prvega izbora zanjo je kognitivno-vedenjska terapija za nespečnost (KVT-n), ki ima zaradi svoje učinkovitosti in odsotnosti neželenih učinkov še posebej pri starejših pomembne prednosti. Glede na visoko prevalenco nespečnosti v obdobju pozne odraslosti in obenem omejenem dostopu do strokovnjakov za motnje spanja se v zadnjem času iščejo učinkovite oblike obravnave s KVT-n, ki bi bile na voljo širšemu krogu uporabnikov. Eden izmed načinov, kako bi lahko to dosegli, je z uporabo informacijsko-komunikacijskih tehnologij (IKT). Namen pričujočega narativnega preglednega članka je pregledati obstoječe z IKT podprte KVT-n intervence v literaturi, preučiti njihovo učinkovitost in dejavnike, ki vplivajo na učinkovitost pri zdravljenju nespečnosti v pozni odraslosti. Dodatno želimo kritično ovrednotiti možnosti razvoja in uporabe le-teh na populaciji starejših v Sloveniji. Na podlagi preteklih študij ugotavljamo, da z IKT podprta KVT-n predstavlja učinkovit pristop pri obravnavi nespečnosti, pri čemer lahko širšo in enostavnejšo uporabo pri starejših spodbudimo z določenimi prilagoditvami. Zaključujemo, da imajo z IKT podprte KVT-n intervence velik potencial za dostopno obravnavo nespečnosti ter bi lahko pripomogle k izboljšanju kakovosti spanja v pozni odraslosti.
Osamljenost in kognitivni upad pri osebah z demenco
Authors: Mravlja Martina , Zadravec Šedivy Nuša
Published: November 2024

Osamljenost je kompleksen pojav, ki lahko pomembno vpliva na kognitivne funkcije. V kontekstu demence primanjkuje strokovne in raziskovalne usmerjenosti v temo osamljenosti, ki bi ugotavljala in razvijala potencial za zmanjšanje osamljenosti in nadaljnjega kognitivnega upada ali poslabševanja demence. Namen sistematičnega pregleda kvalitativnih raziskav je analizirati najpogostejše teme, ki se pojavljajo pri doživljanju osamljenosti in kognitivnega upada oseb z demenco ter predlagati smiselno pot nadaljnjega raziskovanja osamljenosti pri osebah z demenco. Ugotavljamo, da so izkušnje kognitivnega zdravja sestavljene iz kombinacije individualnih in družbenih dejavnikov. Osebe z demenco se pogosto soočajo z omejitvami v telesnem in duševnem zdravju, kar lahko vpliva na njihovo občutenje osamljenosti. V prispevku izpostavimo, da lahko okolica pomaga osebam z demenco pri soočanju z osamljenostjo, kar pomeni, da imajo bližnje osebe in okolje pomembno vlogo pri izpolnjevanju potreb teh posameznikov po socialnih stikih. Sistematičen pregled je pokazal, da je vključevanje oseb z demenco v kvalitativno raziskovanje pomembno in da se pri tem lahko uporabijo metode, kot so participatorno raziskovanje, etnografsko opazovanje ter na čutih temelječe raziskovanje. Proučevanje te teme iz socialno kognitivne teoretske perspektive nam lahko ponudi boljše razumevanje, kako osebe z demenco doživljajo osamljenost in kognitivni upad.
Development of Political Self-Awareness in Georgia
Authors: Sikharulidze A.
Published: November 2024

Determination of Georgia to find its own place in the post-Soviet world order pushed local elites to form an idea that the Western future is the guarantee of the strategic security, territorial integrity and economic prosperity; simply, the best existed strategically and tactically pragmatic approach to the foreign policy of the state in the unilateral global system. Integration with the NATO and EU, initially perceived as tools, turned into a new nation-wide ideology “radical Europeanness” when the integration itself became a grand goal, some kind of civilizational inevitability and the sole possible “righteous” development model. But collapse of the unilateralism in combination with geopolitical and economic shifts only strengthened state institutions and pushed local society to further develop that step-by-step rose demand for more balanced, partially pragmatic and self-focused approach to the foreign and domestic policies of the state – the “Georgianness”. The concept does not mean geopolitical shift from the West to Russia or any other actors but rather formation of a new independent political self-awareness, based on fundamental Georgian values (traditions) and requirements. There is still strong necessity for unity with the NATO and EU but the integration process itself has been changed. There is a clear understanding that the West holds no more monopoly on economic prosperity, military security and a title of the culturally “civilized” world.
Modelling the climate changing concentrations of key red wine grape quality molecules using a flexible modelling approach
Authors: Wood Andrew , Vargas Soto Sebastian , Gambetta Gregory , Schober Doreen , Jeffers Elizabeth , Coulson Tim
Published: November 2024

Grape (Vitis vinifera) composition is a weather-dependent determiner of wine quality. With changing climates, we can expect variation in wine-quality. To understand the extent of this we built path models to create a generalised Cabernet-Sauvignon grape quality model focusing on the total concentrations of six important molecular groups (sugar, pH, phenols, tannins, flavanols, anthocyanins). Path models statistically connect factors from input to output using a series of dependent models. As such, this modelling approach takes the output from one model and puts it into the next model as a chain. By varying climate inputs, we can simulate how changes in climate impact the final composition of the grapes throughout their ripening. We explore the impact of changes in composition under several climate change scenarios namely: changes in light, temperature, and rainfall by changing the climatic inputs to the path model. We find that, under moderate-projected climatic changes (a combination of RCP4.5 and SRES A2 and B2), we expect higher concentrations of sugars, lower acidity (a more neutral pH), and higher total concentrations of aromatic compounds (tannins, phenols, flavanols, and anthocyanins). We also find that an earlier start of ripening leads to the same result. These two results combined suggest the potential for stronger red wines in future, with more flavour-related compounds and in particular tannins which often give greater ageing potential.
Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical students of Rivers State University
Authors: Mike-Ogburia Moore Ikechi , Hart Gift Mibilanyeofori , Vito-Peter Barynem , Dio Aisha , Nwogu Victory Chidinma
Published: November 2024

Despite vaccination progress and a return to normalcy, new SARS-CoV-2 variants highlight the ongoing threat and potential for future pandemics. This reemphasizes the importance of studying specific demographics, such as university students, to understand their perceptions and behaviors regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical science students at Rivers State University. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was utilized, encompassing 220 biomedical science students from March to August 2022. Data were collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and Fisher’s exact tests were conducted using GraphPad Prism 9 software, with statistical significance set at p ≤ 0.05. Vaccine hesitancy was highly prevalent at 91.8% (95% CI: 87.4–94.8). Significant predictors of vaccine hesitancy included younger age (≤20 years) (RR = 1.088, 95% CI: 1.007–1.189, p = 0.0471), being single (RR = 1.327, 95% CI: 1.036–2.343, p = 0.0385), and employment in non-health-related fields (RR = 1.436, 95% CI: 1.100–2.455, p = 0.0076). The belief in the protective effect of COVID-19 vaccines was significantly associated with decreased vaccine hesitancy (RR = 0.9112, 95% CI: 0.8254–0.9857, p = 0.0265). Additionally, the perception that COVID-19 vaccines will always have adverse effects was also a significant predictor (RR = 1.110, 95% CI: 1.019–1.253, p = 0.0204). This study revealed a concerning prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical science students, emphasizing the importance of accurate information and targeted interventions to enhance vaccine acceptance within this vital demographic.
Exploring the 2-Part of Class Groups in Quadratic Fields Perspectives on the Cohen-Lenstra Conjectures
Authors: Wang Yong , Zhang Huili , Zhou Ying , Deng Haopeng , Liu Xingyu , Li Lingyue
Published: November 2024

Cohen and Lenstra introduced conjectures concerning the distribution of class numbers in quadratic fields, though many of these conjectures remain unproven. This paper investigates the 2-part of class groups in imaginary quadratic fields and examines their alignment with the Cohen-Lenstra heuristics. We provide detailed proofs of key theorems related to ideal decompositions and modular homomorphisms, and we explore the distribution of class groups of imaginary quadratic fields. Our analysis includes constructing imaginary quadratic fields with prescribed 2-class groups and discussing the implications of these findings on the Cohen-Lenstra conjecture.
Qualitative Analysis, and Novel Exact Solitons to the Compound Korteweg-De Vries Burgers Equation
Authors: Alomair Abdulrahman , Al Naim Abdulaziz S , Bayram Mustafa
Published: November 2024

The paper consists on the exact wave results of the (1+1)-dimensional nonlinear
compound Korteweg-De Vries, and Burgers (KdVB) equation with a truncated M-
fractional derivative. This model represents the generalization of Korteweg-De Vries-
modified Korteweg-De Vries and Burgers equations. We obtained the periodic, combo-
singular,dark-bright, and other wave results with the use of the extended sinh-Gordon
equation expansion (EShGEE), and the modified (G′/G2)-expansion techniques. The
use of effective fractional derivative makes our results much better than the existing
results. The gained solutions are useful as well as applicable in the various fields
including the mathematical physics, plasma physics, ocean engineering, optics, etc.
The obtained solutions are demonstrated by 2-D, 3-D, and Contour plots. The achieved
results are fruitful in future research concerned equation. Stability analysis is used to
check that the results are precise as well as exact. The modulation instability (MI) is
performed to find stable steady-state solutions of the concerned model. At the end, it
is suggested that the methods used are easy and reliable.
Climate Change and Health: A Study of the Attitudes of Future Science Teachers
Authors: Pérez-Mesa María Rocío , Porras-Contreras Yair Alexander , Tuay-Sigua Rosa Nidia
Published: November 2024

Living beings as open systems depend on climate and weather to survive. However, changes in Earth's climatology, which have been increasing since the industrial period, have affected different territories of the planet, limiting access to ecosystem services and causing imbalances in health and well-being. The first purpose of this study is to conduct a literature review on academic production regarding Climate Change and its impact on health, in the context of education, using international academic production condensed in the Web of Science (WOS) database over the last 10 years as a reference. The second purpose focuses on identifying the environmental attitudes of science teachers in initial training regarding aspects related to climate change. The study results show three categories emerging from the literature review: Climate Change and Health, Nature and Risks, Environment and Energy. For the analysis of environmental attitudes, a survey was con-ducted with 51 pre-service teachers, consisting of 59 items distributed in 5 categories: a) envi-ronment, b) climate change, c) health, d) education, e) lifestyle. Although the results reveal a positive attitude towards all analysed categories, it is important to advance effective mitigation and adaptation strategies from the teacher training processes themselves.
On the Symmetry Point Groups for Some Simple Parameter-Dependent Symmetric Matrices
Authors: Fernández Francisco
Published: November 2024

We try to determine the groups of orthogonal matrices that commute with a given simple parameter-dependent symmetric matrix. To this end we resort to a graphical representation of the latter that enables us to find the group of matrices from the symmetry elements of the figure. This strategy works fine for all values of the model parameter λ except for λ = −1. In order to obtain the symmetry point group in this particular case we have to resort to alternative procedures.
Pre-Harvest Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Control Strategies in Commercial Layer Chickens
Authors: Neelawala Roshen N. , Edison Lekshmi K. , Kariyawasam Subhashinie
Published: November 2024

Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) infections in poultry, particularly in commercial layer chickens, pose a critical risk to food safety and public health worldwide. NTS bacteria can remain undetected in poultry flocks, contaminating products, and potentially leading to gastroenteritis in humans. This review examines pre-harvest control strategies for NTS in layer chickens, including biosecurity protocols, vaccinations, feed additives, genetic selection, and environmental management. By evaluating these strategies, this review highlights the importance of integrated control measures to limit NTS colonization, reduce antimicrobial resistance, and improve poultry health. This review aims to provide producers, researchers, and policymakers with insights into effective practices to minimize Salmonella contamination and enhance both animal and human health outcomes.
Contextual Influence on Pattern Separation During Encoding
Authors: García-Rueda Laura , Poch Claudia , Macedo-Pascual Joaquín , Campo Pablo
Published: November 2024

Pattern separation has been studied in relation to both the retrieval and encoding processesis considered a crucial process that allow humans to store and remember allows us to distinguish among the highly similar items. Within this body of research,and overlapping experiences which constitute our episodic memory. Not only different episodes share common features, but it is often the role of case that they share the context in which those similar items are found becomes highly relevant. One hypothesis assertsthey occurred. While there has been a great number of studies investigating pattern separation, and its behavioural counterpart, a process known as mnemonic discrimination, surprisingly, research exploring the influence of context on pattern separation or mnemonic discrimination has been less common. The available evidence showed that similar items with similar context leadled to a failure in pattern separation due to high similarity that triggers overlap between events. In contrast, another hypothesis statesOn the other hand, others have shown that pattern separation can take place even under these conditions, allowing humans to distinguish between events with similar items and contexts, as different hippocampal subfields would play complementary roles in enabling both pattern separation and pattern completion. In the present study, we were interested in testing how stability in context influenced pattern separation. WeDespite the fact that pattern separation is by definition an encoding computation the existing literature has focused on the retrieval phase. Here, we used a subsequent memory paradigm in which we manipulated the similarity of context during encoding. We of visual objects selected from diverse categories. Thus, we manipulated the encoded context of each object category (four items within a category), so that some categories had the same intercategory context (same context) and others had different intercategory contexts (different context).context. This approach allowed us to test not only the items presented, but also include the conditions that entail the greatest demand on pattern separation. After a 20-minute period, participants performed a visual mnemonic discrimination task in which they had to differentiate between old, similar, and new items by providing one of the three options for each item tested. According item. Similarly to the second hypothesis describedprevious studies, we found no interaction between judgments and contexts, and participants were able to discriminate between old and lure items at the behavioural level in both conditions. Moreover, when averaging the ERPs of all the items presented within a category, a significant SME emerged between hits and new misses, but not between hits and old false alarms or similar false alarms. These results suggest that item recognition emerges from the interaction with subsequently encoded information, and not just between item memory strength and retrieval processes.
Recent Progress in Research on Design and Use of Archimedes
Screw Turbine: A Review
Authors: Sołowiej Piotr , Łapiński Krzysztof
Published: November 2024

Due to the ever-increasing demand for clean energy derived from renewable sources, new options for obtaining it are being sought. The energy of water streams, compared to wind energy or solar energy, has the advantage that it can be supplied continuously. A relatively new solution used in hydropower is the AST (Archimedes Screw Turbine), which perfectly complements the possibilities of energy use of water courses. This solution can be used at lower heads and lower flows than is the case with power plants using Kaplan, Francis or similar turbines. An AST power plant is cheaper to build, operate, and has less negative environmental impact than traditional solutions. Accordingly, research is being conducted to improve the efficiency of the AST in terms of its environmental impact, efficiency, length, angle of inclination and others. These studies revealed sources of losses, optimal operating conditions, and turbine design methods. They also showed a much lower environmental impact of Archimedes turbines compared to the others. In the course of compiling this review, the authors noticed some differences regarding the description by different authors of the characteristic geometric dimensions of turbines and other quantities.
Table Extraction With Table Data Using VGG-19 Deep Learning Model
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad Zahid , Garg Nitish , Ahmed Saad Bin
Published: November 2024

In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in understanding and processing tabular data. However, existing approaches often rely on task-specific features and model architectures, posing challenges in accurately extracting table structures amidst diverse layouts, styles, and noise contamination. This study introduces a comprehensive deep learning methodology that is tailored for precise identification and extraction of rows and columns from document images containing tables. The proposed model employs table detection and structure recognition to delineate table and column areas, followed by semantic rule- based approaches for row extraction within tabular sub-regions. The evaluation was performed on the publicly available Marmot data Table datasets demonstrates state-of-the-art performance. Additionally, transfer learning using VGG 19 is employed for fine-tuning the model, enhancing its capability further. Furthermore, this project fills a void in the Marmot dataset by providing it with extra annotations for table structure, expanding its scope to encompass column detection in addition to table identification.
Analyzing the Relationship Between Cognitive Capital Skills and Performance Metrics of Call Center Employees: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Valyan Alireza , Farsi Sajad , Sherafati Nastaran
Published: November 2024

This exploratory study investigates the relationship between cognitive capital skills and performance metrics among call center employees. The research highlights the intricate interplay between cognitive skills and employee performance by analyzing various performance indicators, including call duration, error rates, and customer satisfaction. Findings reveal significant differences in performance components across roles, with registration operators benefiting from longer call durations, while support operators face increased error rates with extended call and wait times. Additionally, the study underscores the importance of cognitive resilience and emotion regulation, demonstrating their positive impact on performance metrics. This research contributes to the literature by emphasizing the role of cognitive capital in enhancing organizational performance and suggests the need for tailored cognitive skill development programs to optimize employee outcomes. The results offer valuable insights for managers seeking to improve performance metrics while fostering a supportive work environment.
Innovative Road Maintenance: Leveraging Smart Technologies for Local Infrastructure
Authors: Jáuregui Gallegos Laura Fabiana , Gamarra Tuco Rubén , Espinoza Vigil Alain Jorge
Published: November 2024

This research seeks to provide local governments with a comprehensive alternative for the proper maintenance of roads, focusing on the surface and functional evaluation of pavements. It compares conventional methods of the International Roughness Index (IRI) and the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) with novel methodologies that employ smart technologies. Road maintenance is essential for economic development, facilitating the circulation of services and resources. This re-search analyzes the efficiency of smart technologies in the maintenance of local roads in Arequipa, taking as a case study a 2 km section of the AR-780 highway in Polobaya. The International Roughness Indices (IRI) obtained through the Merlin Roughness Meter and the Roadroid application were compared, finding a minimum variation of 4.007% in the left lane and 8.5% in the right lane. Roadroid turned out to be 60 times faster than the conventional method, with a cost difference of 220.11 soles/km ($/ 57.92/km). Both methods classified the road condition (PSI) as GOOD, validating the accuracy of Roadroid. In addition, the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) was evaluated with conventional methods and a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone, finding a variation of 6.89%. The cost difference between the methodologies was 1,047.73 soles/km ($/ 275.72/km), and the use of the drone proved to be 10 times faster than visual inspection. Finally, it can be said that this study contributes to closing the knowledge gap regarding the use of smart technologies for better pavement management on local roads, so that the actors in charge of the roads can make decisions based on science and this contributes to the well-being of the population.
Synergistic Potential of Antibiotics with Cancer Treatments
Authors: Nardo Giuseppe , Pantziarka Pan , Conti Matteo
Published: November 2024

Intratumoral microbiota, the diverse community of microorganisms residing within tumor tissues, represent an emerging and intriguing field in cancer biology. These microbial populations are distinct from the well-studied gut microbiota, offering novel insights into tumor biology, cancer progression, and potential therapeutic interventions. Recent studies have explored the use of certain antibiotics to modulate intratumoral microbiota and enhance the efficacy of cancer therapies, showing promising results. Antibiotics can alter intratumoral microbiota’s composition, which may have a major role in promoting cancer progression and immune evasion. Certain bacteria within tumors can promote immunosuppression and resistance to therapies. By targeting these bacteria, antibiotics can help create a more favorable environment for chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy to act effectively. Some bacteria within the tumor microenvironment produce immunosuppressive molecules that inhibit the activity of immune cells. The combination of antibiotics and other cancer therapies holds significant promise for creating a synergistic effect and enhancing the immune response against cancer. In this review we analyze several preclinical studies that have been conducted to demonstrate the synergy between antibiotics and other cancer therapies and discuss possible clinical implications.
Efficacy of Fat Supplements with Different Unsaturated/Saturated FA Ratios Undergoing First Postpartum Ovulation in Lactating Anovulatory Goats
Authors: Silva Caroline P , Fernandes César C L , Alves Juliana P M , Cavalcanti Camila M , Oliveira Felipe B B , Conde Alfredo J H , Pinheiro Diana Celia S N , Teixeira Darcio I A , Rego Anibal C , Rondina Davide
Published: November 2024

We investigated whether microalgae or linseed supply during the early postpartum period affects ovarian restimulation and supports the first postpartum ovulation in lactating anovulatory goats. Thirty-eight An-glo-Nubian-crossbred adult goats were allocated into three groups: con-trol diet (n=12), fed a total mixed ration (TMR) comprising chopped elephant grass and concentrate; algal diet (n=13), fed TMR+green microalgae (1% dry matter); and linseed diet (n=13), TMR+linseed (12% dry matter). Supplements were furnished from the 2nd to 5th week (time of weaning). Goats were estrus synchronized on day 40 by insertion of an intravaginal CIDR device for 5 days, after which 0.075mg PGF2α was applied to in-duce ovulation, and estrus was monitored for 72 hours. From the 5th-15th day of ovulation induction, the corpus luteum (CL) area and progesterone rate were monitored. The algal and linseed groups showed lower feed intake (P<0.001) and higher (P<0.001) triglyceride levels/follicle numbers, respectively. After estrus induction, no differences were ob-served in estrus response; however, the linseed group showed more and larger growing follicles (P=0.016 and P<0.01), a higher ovulation rate (P<0.05), larger CL area (P<0.05), and higher progesterone levels (P<0.001). Linseed after delivery stimulates follicular growth before and after ovulation induction, favoring better CL quality during the first ovulation.
Evaluation of Early Maladaptive Schemas and Adult Attachment Profiles in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Authors: Özaslan Emre , Türkili Seda , Acar Şenel
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the early maladaptive schemas and adult attachment profiles of patients with major depressive disorder with healthy controls and to determine their relationships with disease variables. Method: The study included 118 patients with major depressive disorder and 92 healthy volunteers, and the Sociodemographic and Clinical Data Form, Young Schema Scale Short Form-3, Inventory of Experiences in Close Relationships II and Beck Depression Inventory were administered. Results: The patient group had higher scores than the control group for all schema subtypes and attachment scores. Significant differences were found for some schemas between patients with chronic depression and patients with recurrent depressive episodes, between patients with a history of one hospitalization and patients with a history of multiple hospitalizations, and between patients with suicide attempts and patients with no suicidal ideation attempts. Significant positive correlations were found between the attachment scores, schema scores and depression severity of the patients and the control group. Conclusion: Further research is needed to determine the role of schemas and attachment styles in the development of depression in more detail and to focus on schema and attachment-based therapies in treatment.