bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study to Assess the Attitude towards COVID-19 Vaccine among Healthcare Personnel in a Secondary Healthcare Centre, Dimapur, Nagaland
Authors: Arhoni Tungoe , Tsusennaro Imchen , AW Walling
Published: March 2024

Objective: To assess the attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination and determine the factors influencing the attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination among the healthcare personnel at a Secondary Healthcare Centre.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a secondary hospital where 120 individuals participated in the study. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered online to gather information on demographic variables, vaccination status, vaccine hesitancy and factors influencing their attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination. The statistical analysis was done by descriptive analysis and bivariate analysis.
Results: Out of the total participants, 112(93.3%) took the COVID-19 vaccine and 8(6.7%) of them did not take it. Among those who took the COVID-19 vaccine, 29 (24.2%) had initial vaccine hesitancy and half of them 15(51%) said that more authentic information helped them overcome their initial vaccine hesitancy. And among those who did not take the COVID-19 vaccine 2 (25%) said they will never take it. Most common reason for taking COVID-19 vaccine was to prevent transmission or spread of COVID-19 105(93.8%).
Conclusion: Overall, the study participants had a positive attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination. But we need to continue providing evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccine to increase the uptake of vaccination.

Key words: COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine hesitancy, vaccine acceptance, attitude
Relationship of Quality of Life with Perceptions of Physical Fitness and Exercise Activity Level in the Elderly
Authors: Gakhar Megha , Verma Bhawna , . Pooja
Published: March 2024

Aim: The quality of life of any individual is influenced by various determinants. No study evaluated the relationship of quality of life with perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity level in the elderly Indian population, so the present study aimed to find out the relationship of quality of life with perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity level in the elderly.
Methods: The study had a cross-sectional research design. Eighty- five participants with a mean age of 67 years participated in the study. SF-36 was used to evaluate the quality of life and the Physical Fitness and Exercise Activity of Older Adult’s scale was used to evaluate physical activity perceptions. Karl Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess correlations and a t-test was used to see any gender differences.
Results: Significant but weak to moderate associations were found between the perceived physical fitness, and exercise frequency with the physical functioning component of quality of life in the elderly. The Perceived motivators only mildly affect the social functioning aspect of an individual’s life. The Perceived barriers show moderate correlations with multiple components of the quality of life of an individual.
Conclusion: Elderly people’s perception regarding physical fitness and exercise activity level significantly affects their quality of life, especially their physical functioning and exercise frequency.

Keywords: Elderly population, Perceived physical fitness and exercise activity level, Physical activity, Quality of life, SF-36
Rare Association of Cat Eye Syndrome and Mullerian Agenesis: Third Reported Case
Authors: Ait Si Ali Zineb , Alahyane Meryam , Rafi Sana
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Cat-eye syndrome is a rare genetic disease with extremely diverse phenotypes. Its most common manifestations include ocular coloboma, anal atresia, preauricular skin tags and pits.
Case report: We report the third case of Cat-eye syndrome associated to Mullerian agenesis in a 28 years-old female, to highlight the possibility of a link between partial trisomy or tetrasomy of chromosome 22 (specifically of the region 22q11) and Müllerian agenesis.
Discussion and Conclusion: In patients with CES, the short arm (p) and a small part of the long arm (q) of chromosome 22 are present three or four (trisomy or tetrasomy) times rather than twice in every cell of the organism. Schinzel et al, described in 1981 the first case of Cat eye syndrome associated to Mullerian agenesis in their series of 11 patients with CES. The second case of Müllerian agenesis in a patient with CES was reported by AlSubaihin et al. This rare association is suggesting that there may be genes in or near the 22q11 CES critical region that are important for normal mullerian development.

Keywords: Cat-eye syndrome – Mullerian agenesis – Malformations – Genetic analysis
The Biomechanical and Functional Status of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Thachil Arun , Hussain Sakeer
Published: March 2024

Background and Objectives: Knee deformity associated with osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common complications reported to orthopaedic surgeons. Genu valgum and genu varum are the most commonly occurring deformities due to knee osteoarthritis. When there is progression in degeneration due to osteoarthritis, deformities tend to worsen and will eventually lead to reduction in cadence rate, hindfoot angle, range of motion in both hip and knee. Thus, this study is conducted to analyze these parameters like cadence, hindfoot angle, hip internal flexion, knee flexion, WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale between the groups of individuals with genu valgum and genu varum deformity.
Methodology: A convenient division was made of a total of 80 knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients into two groups by measuring their medial tibiofemoral angle, namely genu valgum and genu varum. The patients were evaluated for various parameters including gait cadence, reduced knee flexion, hip internal rotation, hind foot angle, WOMAC scale, and VAS pain scale. The discrepancies in these parameters were analyzed between the genu valgum and genu varum groups. This study design represents a cross-sectional approach.
Results: The Independent t-test was used to examine the results among the groups, with a significance level set at p ≤ 0.05. Considerable statistical changes were observed in cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion ROM, and hip internal rotation ROM, with corresponding p-values of 0.0006, 0.049, 0.002, and 0.01, respectively. However, no significant differences were found in the case of the WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale between the groups with genu valgum and genu varum deformities, as their p-values were considerably higher than the significance level (0.169, 0.948).
Conclusion: The objective of the study was to gain insight into the biomechanical and functional condition of individuals suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Substantial differences were observed between the groups regarding cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion range of motion (ROM), and hip internal rotation ROM. However, when evaluating the WOMAC scale and VAS pain rating scale, both groups exhibited nearly identical values, indicating a lack of statistical significance in these outcome measures.

Keywords: Knee osteoarthritis, genu valgum, genu varum, tibiofemoral angle, cadence, hindfoot angle, knee flexion ROM, hip internal rotation ROM, WOMAC scale, VAS scale.
Uses of Microorganisms in The Recovery of Oil and Gas
Authors: Ameen Zena J.
Published: March 2024

Microscopic organisms are the only single-celled organisms proposed for the advancement of techniques for Estimation of Oil Recovery (EOR) because they have numerous desirable properties, including a simple structure and an unsustainable growth rate when supplied with vital nutrients, resulting in the release of metabolic chemicals like Aerosols, acids, minimum lubricants, surfactants, and polymers.
Clostridium acetobutylicum was isolated from intensive rice cultivation soil and has the ability to use polysaccharides such as starch and carboxylmethyl cellulose to produce biobutanol, while Desulfovibrio hydrocarbonoclasticus was isolated from marine sediment in Iraq and grows in anaerobic synthetic seawater medium with the addition of a trace element solution. These bacteria can also withstand difficult conditions High salinity, high pressure, and high temperature play roles and contribute to underground geological formations. An aqueous mixture of nutrients, Clostridium acetobutylicum, Desulfovibrio hydrocarbonoclasticus, and molasses with nutrient and bacterial spore injection into a reservoir. As a result, these microorganisms are capable of considerable catalytic reactions.
production of a diverse spectrum of products (biosolvents, bioacids, biogases, and biosurfactants) from relatively simple nutritional compounds, multiply vigorously under favourable conditions, and have resulted in increased oil release from reservoir rock. The well began producing 70 days after the medication was started. 80 to 90 days after the injection began, relatively brief polyunsaturated fats, Carbon dioxide, and residues of ethanol, 1-butanol, and acetone were detected. Because of their highly resistant endospores, Clostridium are the most ideal of the several microbes used in MEOR (Microbial enhanced oil recovery). Desulfovibrio strains capable of producing biosurfactants in situ, which are beneficial to the MEOR process, are also valuable. Nutrients are often supplied as fermentable carbs to promote microbial metabolism.
SOME CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE BEGINNINGS OF ROMAN LIFE AT ROMULA
Authors:   Assoc. Lecturer, University of Craiova; Assoc. Prof. ”Spiru Haret” University Bucharest; Assoc. Researcher, University of Bucharest, Mircea Negru
Published: March 2024

The beginnings of Roman life in Romula are difficult to identify. The traces of habitation are ephemeral, probably, many of them were destroyed by the refurbishing of the following periods. Since the first war between Dacians and Romans, in 101-102, a marching camp was built in Reşca (Dobrosloveni commune, Olt County). In terms of archaeological structures, the elements of the fortification in the central area, the two fossae, the berm and the two enclosure walls stand out. To this is added a building in the central-northern area of the Central Fortification, which had a wooden plank floor. In the Northern Sector, a Roman cultural layer appeared, with building materials (spikes) and other objects that can be dated with coins issued in the early 2nd century AD.
VIZITA LA CRAIOVA A REGELUI CAROL AL II-LEA ȘI A PRINCIPELUI NICOLAE CU OCAZIA UNOR EVENIMENTE LOCALE SOLEMNE (26 OCTOMBRIE 1933)
Authors:   Cadru didactic asociat, PhD, Universitatea din Craiova, Facultatea de Științe Sociale, Alexandru Cernat
Published: March 2024

The autumn of 1933 marked a festive moment for the city of Craiova, a royal visit made by King Carol II and Prince Nicolae with the aim of celebrating a series of local events such as: the consecration of St. Dumitru's Church, the inauguration of the „Carol al II-lea” Stadium as well as the celebration of 100 years of existence of the „Carol I” High School. The local authorities treated the event carefully, the preparation for October 26, 1933 involved a great effort. The day turned out to be a real success. Although a short visit of only one day, it was full of solemn events. The moment of October 26, 1933 remained recorded as an important day for the history of Craiova.
The Demon and His Message
Authors: Small Robin
Published: March 2024

In The Gay Science §341, the thought of eternal return is introduced as the announcement of a “demon.” Two possible hearers are described: one is crushed by the demon’s speech, while the other is overjoyed. This article argues that these responses are different because they are responses to different messages. One is conveyed in plain words by the demon’s speech; the other is implied by a final reference to “this ultimate eternal confirmation and sealing.” While that confirmation is provided by what the demon says, not everyone will be aware of it: rather, only someone for whom the value of life has become problematic will be aware of it. Further, it seems that the demon does not understand his own message, since he personifies a will to knowledge that is indifferent to such concerns. Thus, only a human being can gain insight into the value and meaning of life from the thought of eternal return.
درجة توافر مقومات التعلم المدمج في المدارس الحكومية في محافظة بيت لحم من وجهة نظر معلميها
Authors: حماد* سهام راضي محمد
Published: March 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن درجة توافر مقومات التعلم المدمج في مدارس محافظة بيت لحم من وجهة نظر معلميها، وتقديم مقترحات قد تساهم في توفير هذه المقومات. وقد اتبعت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، واستخدمت الاستبانة أداة لجمع البيانات من عينة الدراسة من معلمي المدارس الحكومية في محافظة بيت لحم، والبالغ عددهم (365) معلما ومعلمة، من أصل مجتمع الدراسة البالغ (2231)، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى نتائج أهمها توافر مقومات التعلم المدمج في المدارس الحكومية في محافظة بيت لحم من وجهة نظر معلميها بدرجة متوسطة ،مع وجود فروق إحصائية  في استجابة أفراد العينة تعزى لمتغير الجنس باستثناء مجال التقنية، وفي متغير موقع المدرسة لصالح المدينة  على القرية ، في حين لا توجد فروق في متوسطات استجابة أفراد عينة الدراسة تعزى لمتغيري المرحلة والتخصص. وتوصي الدراسة بضرورة تبني السياسات والخطط المستقبلية الخاصة بتطوير البيئات التقنية المادية في المدارس الحكومية. والاهتمام بتأهيل المعلمين وتدريبهم من خلال إلحاقهم بالدورات وورش العمل في المدارس عامة ومدارس الذكور خاصة والتي من شأنها الارتقاء بمهاراتهم وأساليبهم التعليمية وتنمية قدراتهم التقنية.
Plasmapheresis in post-COVID-19 myelitis: A case report
Authors: Mitarnun Witoon , Kongngern Lisa , Tantisungvarakoon Praewa , Boonsayomphu Theerapun , Tianchetsada Nithit , Potchanapong Tanluck
Published: March 2024

Background: Previous studies have delineated different neurological manifestations associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Myelitis is identified as a rare neurological complication resulting from a COVID-19 infection. Limited information is available regarding the treatment of patients experiencing this condition.

Case report: This report extracts data from the medical record of a post-COVID-19 myelitis patient at Buriram Hospital and follows up prospectively on the patient’s symptoms after treatment.

A 61-year-old man, previously vaccinated for COVID-19 and with a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia, experienced progressive bilateral lower-extremity weakness (recorded as muscle strength grade 2/5 in both lower extremities) for 6 weeks. He had a mild case of COVID-19 2 months earlier, which resolved in 10 days without specific treatment. However, 2 weeks after being diagnosed with COVID-19, he developed weakness in his lower limbs, numbness below the nipple, and urinary retention. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal longitudinal myelitis. Despite initial treatment with methylprednisolone, the patient showed no clinical improvement. Consequently, he underwent five cycles of plasmapheresis. Three months after discharge, a notable improvement was observed, with his muscle strength graded at 4/5 in both lower extremities and the resolution of sensory and urinary symptoms.

Conclusions: We presented the case of a COVID-19-vaccinated patient, in whom COVID-19 infection might have led to myelitis. We found promising results in treating prolonged COVID-19-related myelitis symptoms through the use of plasmapheresis.
Readiness of Construction Organizations Towards Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0)
Authors: Yusof Yusmarwati , Morbe Ida Farhana Muhainy , Fatahol-Qarib Muhammad Faris , Roddin Rohayu , Ibrahim Mukhtar Marina
Published: March 2024

Readiness of construction organization towards Industrial revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) is important to help the country achieve progress in the use of latest technology. However, lack of knowledge and readiness of the organization can make an organization to be left behind and will be left out of the arena that has highly competitive rivals. Therefore, this research is aims to identify the readiness of construction organizations for the IR 4.0 in Malaysia and identify the challenges of construction organizations in heading towards the IR 4.0. This research was conducted using a survey design. Research data were analyzed descriptively on a sample representing the entire study population. The sampling technique chosen in this study is a simple random sampling. Questionnaires were used as a major instrument to collect the data. This study involved a total of 51 workers from construction organization comprising government agencies, developers, consultants, surveyors and contractors from few states in Malaysia. All data from the questionnaire were analyzed to obtain frequency, percentages, mean scores, and standard deviations. The findings of this research found that readiness of construction organizations for the IR 4.0 was excellent. More than half of the workers understand and well aware about IR 4.0. Nonetheless, it is found that the main challenge of construction organizations is the difficulty of using the latest technology, besides the high cost of the equipment and software. Therefore, this study is expected to provide useful input to construction organizations and in turn can increase the readiness and overcome the challenges faced by organizations to realization of IR 4.0 in Malaysia.
On the of seawater desalination environmental impacts and brine treatment based challenges and mitigation measures in Algeria
Authors: Naimi Oussama , Abdelkader Lousdad , Abdelkader Fidjah , Bouabdesselam Hassiba , Ezzine Mohammed Chemsedine , Abdelmalek Belatoui , Mohamed Mokhtari , Elhouda Smain Nour
Published: March 2024

In this paper the environmental impacts of seawater desalination is investigated and highlighted. Indeed despite the various benefits of desalination there is growing apprehension about the potential negative environmental effects it may bring and generate. Both during the plant construction and its operation service. There is the possibility of leading and causing adverse environmental impacts. A significant concern with desalination is the co-produced and generated waste known as 'brine' or 'reject,' which contains high salinity as well as chemical residuals which are released into the marine environment. Viable and cost-effective brine management systems are necessary to mitigate the negative impact of brine, also referred to as concentrate, which is a by-product of the desalination process. This high salinity substance poses a threat to the environment and must be managed effectively in order to reduce pollution. Aside from brine other difficulties include marine species entrainment and trapping, as well as high chemical use. This paper provides an extensive overview and evaluation of desalination technologies used in Algeria including thermal methods such as Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) and Multiple Effect Distillation (MED) as well as Membrane Reverse Osmosis (RO). Furthermore in order to assess the potential environmental implications of desalination and brine treatment on the Algerian coast, mitigation strategies are proposed to curb the environmental negative impact. To protect water resources for present and future generations, improved brine management techniques are needed to minimize adverse environmental effects and lower the financial burden of disposal. This will encourage further advancements in desalination plants. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes upcoming research opportunities in brine treatment technologies with a focus on improving the efficiency and sustainability of desalination.
Explorando o design instrucional na educação: desafios e estratégias para o futuro
Authors: Franqueira Alberto da Silva , Marques Carolina Dutra , Belucio Edney , Meroto Monique Bolonha das Neves , Pedra Rodrigo Rodrigues , Sousa Roseline Martins Sabião , Mendes Santina Aparecida Ferreira , Santos Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana
Published: March 2024

Este estudo investiga a relevância do Design Instrucional como uma metodologia essencial no enfrentamento dos desafios contemporâneos da educação. Com o objetivo de compreender sua implementação e impacto em variados contextos educacionais, o estudo foca na integração de tecnologias e na adaptação às diversificadas necessidades de aprendizagem. Através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, evidencia-se a eficácia do Design Instrucional na melhoria da qualidade educacional. Ao mesmo tempo, identificam-se desafios, como resistência à mudança e limitações infraestruturais. Este trabalho destaca a importância de abordagens colaborativas e inovadoras para superar tais desafios, enfatizando o compromisso contínuo com a inovação e colaboração no setor educacional. O estudo sublinha que o sucesso do Design Instrucional depende da superação destes obstáculos significativos, bem como do envolvimento e comprometimento dos educadores com práticas inovadoras. Além disso, ressalta-se a necessidade de desenvolvimento profissional contínuo dos educadores para a efetiva implementação do Design Instrucional. O estudo propõe que, ao equipar os educadores com as habilidades e conhecimentos necessários, pode-se promover uma aprendizagem mais interativa, centrada no aluno e adaptada às demandas do século XXI. Portanto, o Design Instrucional emerge como um caminho promissor para enriquecer a educação, mas seu sucesso exige uma abordagem estratégica e adaptativa, enfrentando os desafios presentes na integração de novas metodologias educacionais.
Editorial
Authors: Rivera Figueroa César Humberto
Published: March 2024

En este fascículo veremos ¿Qué relación existe entre la calidad aromática del vino y la bioquímica de la vid? lo que podría beneficiar al viticultor en el manejo apropiado del viñedo para la obtención específica de ciertos compuestos. Además se analizarán las afecciones respiratorias y de la piel que son frecuentes en trabajadores de los rastros de ganado, donde se manejan ambientes fríos y húmedos en el artículo “Efecto de la temperatura y humedad en la piel y vías respiratorias de trabajadores en un rastro”. Mientras que en el artículo “Components of phenotypic variance of seed traits and germination characteristics of 20 ponderosa pine half-sib families”, se describe un estudio para estimar componentes de varianza de características y vigor de 20 lotes de semilla de pino ponderosa.Veremos también como los estudios sobre clima organizacional se han incrementado rápidamente, ya que las organizaciones públicas y privadas en el artículo” Revisión de la literatura de clima organizacional, estado del arte”. Así mismo se estimará el crecimiento y la mortalidad de este pez con la finalidad de sugerir medidas de manejo en el estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. Finalmente, en el artículo “Estándares nutricionales foliares para arándano (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) mediante diagnóstico diferencial integrado (DDI), en Chihuahua” se analizará cómo esta especie ha incrementado como resultado de la demanda del fruto y su alta vida productiva.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tch.v12i3.1509
A Novel TSHR Gene Mutation in a Family with Non-autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Authors: Kufoof Tamara , Luxford Catherine , Kannangara Kishani , Bligh Roderick , Donaghue Kim
Published: March 2024

Background: Familial non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism is a rare disorder characterized by the absence of thyroid autoimmunity, particularly TSH receptor antibody [TRAb]. Objectivei The aim of this study was to describe a novel TSHR mutation identified in a family of two siblings and their father. Methods: Two siblings presented for endocrine assessment at ages 7 and 14 years with mild T3 toxicosis, and the father presented at 30 years of age with non-autoimmune thyrotoxicosis. Both siblings were treated with oral antithyroid therapy to achieve reasonable symptom control and thyroid function normalization. The father was treated with oral antithyroid therapy, radioactive iodine, thyroidectomy, and thyroid replacement therapy. Peripheral blood DNA was extracted from both affected siblings and father. Mutation analysis of TSHR was carried out by PCR and Sanger sequencing of both strands of the extracted DNA. Results: Both siblings and their father were heterozygous for the missense TSHR variant c.1855G>C, p.[Asp619His], in exon 10. Conclusions: This novel TSHR variant is associated with T3 toxicosis during childhood. Therefore, early identification and treatment may improve patient outcomes.
Bilimin Doğası Öğretimine Yönelik Etkinliklerin Uygulanması ve Değerlendirilmesi: Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Kapsamında Kapalı Cezaevi Örneği
Authors: Ayvacı Hakan Şevki , Çelebi Engin
Published: March 2024

Doğrudan yansıtıcı yaklaşım yoluyla düzenlenen bilimin doğası eğitim etkinliklerinin örgün eğitim sürecindeki etkileri çeşitli çalışmalarla ortaya konmuştur. Ancak bugüne kadar hayat boyu öğrenme sürecindeki bireylere yönelik çalışmaların seyrekliği gözlemlenmiştir. Bu kapsamda bu araştırma fen öğretiminin önemi ve hedefi doğrultusunda, hayat boyu öğrenme sürecinde doğrudan yansıtıcı öğretim modeli yaklaşımı uygulamalarının bilimin doğasının öğretimi kapsamında etkinliğinin ve etkilerinin belirlemesini amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında Trabzon İli Ortahisar İlçesinde bulunan Ceza İnfaz Kurumundaki açık lisede okuyan yetişkin hükümlü ve tutuklulardan örneklem oluşturulmuş ve Küçük (2006) tarafından hazırlanan doğrudan yansıtıcı yaklaşım modeliyle oluşturulan etkinlikler örnekleme uygulanmıştır. Etkinlikler öncesi ve sonrası bilimin doğası görüşlerinin ve epistemolojik inanışların belirlenmesine dönük olarak ön ve son test yarı deneysel desen kullanılmış olup “Bilimin Doğası Hakkında Görüşler Ölçeği Formu” ve “Bilimsel Epistemolojik İnançlar Ölçeği Formu” ölçekleri katılımcılara uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda doğrudan yansıtıcı yaklaşımla hazırlanan eğitimlerin hayat boyu öğrenme sırasında bilim doğası eğitiminde bilim doğasının yedi temel unsurunun eğitiminde bilgi düzeyinde belirlenen hedef kazanımları sağladığı tespit edilmiştir. Bilimsel epistemolojik inançlar kapsamında ise alt boyutlar açısından anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı, ancak öğrencilerin her öğretim etkinliği sonunda tuttuğu yansıtıcı yazılarda öğrencilerin motivasyon ve epistemolojik inanç kapsamında gelişim gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Bu saptamalar dâhilinde hayat boyu öğrenme ve örgün verilen eğitimlerde bilimin doğası öğretiminde doğrudan yansıtıcı model ile hazırlanan etkinliklere daha fazla yer verilmesi, bilişsel bir öğretim hedefi olarak bilimin doğası öğretimi amaçlanması önerilmiştir.
INSURANCE CLAIMS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT USING BLOCKCHAIN
Authors:   Student, ²Department of Computer science and Engineering.  Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai-95,  Tamil Nadu, India, Kumar Durgesh
Published: March 2024

In this work focused the application of blockchain technology in insurance claims. There are four parties involved in insurance claim process, the police, insurance, workshop, and retail shop. Additionally, every participant will have a peer node of their own. The insurance firm that insurances the products and handles claim handling is known as the insurance peer. It is the duty and responsibility of the police peer to confirm the theft allegations. While re peer offers the products to customers, repair shop peer is in charge of product repairs. Operating this network on the IBM (International Business Machines) Blockchain Platform has the advantage of allowing you to easily alter the network infrastructure as needed. This includes changing the nodes' locations, the hardware's CPU (Central processing unit) and RAM (Random access memory), the endorsement policy required to reach consensus, and the ease with which new organizations and members can be added to the network.
Revolutionizing of Crop Management Using a Smart Approach with AI Technology
Authors:   Dr MGR EDUCATIONAL AND RESERCH INTITUTE CHENNAL,  Chennai, TAMIL NADU, REDDY JASHWANTH
Published: March 2024

India is home to more people per capita than any other country and the vast majority of its workers are involved in farming. Farmers use fertilizer carelessly, not understanding the exact quantity or composition of the deficit, and they keep growing repeatedly planting the same crops in the absence of different varieties. Soil acidification and topsoil damage aren't the only consequences; this also affects crop yields directly. As a result, we improved the system for farmers by using machine learning techniques. The ideal crop for a certain parcel of land may be determined by our algorithm using content and weather data. Keywords; Machine learning, data mining, agriculture, agricultural yield, supervised algorithms.
The Transformative Role of Fintech in Modern Business Organizations: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors:   Assistant Professor,  Faculty of Commerce & Business Management ,  Sarala Birla University,Ranchi, Srivastava Dr.Anjali
Published: March 2024

The power of Fintech has been growing rapidly, and it has become a world of choice for small,medium-sized and large enterprises.Fintech enterprises facilitate consumers' access to an extensive array of financial alternatives, such as business loans via digital platforms.The adoption of Fintech among SMEs is 25% globally, leaving plenty of room for growth.Small businesses may now handle their finances more easily and affordably thanks to fintech developments, which frequently provide more cheap alternatives to traditional banking services. Small businesses can leverage financial technology to enhance customer service, reduce costs, and streamline operations with the help of fintech..The impact of Fintech on small and large businesses is significant and multi-faceted.Fintech has completely changed how companies handle their money, carry out financial transactions, and obtain capital (Bulkhairova et al., 2023). It has provided small businesses with access to affordable and convenient financial services,leveling the playing field with larger companies. Furthermore, Fintech has streamlined and automated various financial processes, saving businesses time and resources. Additionally, Fintech has facilitated the development of innovative business models and the emergence of new industries. It has fostered financial inclusion by reaching underserved populations and facilitating access to banking services. Overall, Fintech has proven to be a transformative force for businesses of all sizes, offering a wide range of benefits and opportunities. Fintech is of utmost importance for both small and large scale businesses. In recent years, thanks to technological innovations , Fintech's interaction with finance is quickly altering how traditional financial services are offered, significantly impacting banks activities . Furthermore, Fintech is increasingly impacting the real economy,stimulating the modernization of financial business . It is clear that Fintech plays a crucial role in the growth and success of both small and large scale businesses. Not only does Fintech provide small and large businesses with access to affordable and convenient financial services, it also streamlines financial processes, saves time and resources, fosters innovation, and promotes financial inclusion (Sembiring et al., 2022). Keywords :fintech; small-scale businesses; large-scale businesses; financial technology; traditional financial services;banks' activities; disruptive force; alternative source of credit
Analyzing Role of FSI in City Sprawl- Case Study: Pune City
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Trinity College of Architecture, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411048, Pawar Prof. Digvijay Dilip
Published: March 2024

Pune is the second-largest city in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and is an important city in terms of its economic and industrial growth. Over the years Pune Municipal Corporation area has grown in concentric rings. Future growth of PMC will be mainly governed by existing transport corridors, existing and future industrial developments in and around PMC and the expansion of central business district (CBD). The aim of the research is to analyze role of FSI in city sprawl supported with a case study of Pune City. The objectives of the research are- to assess existing and proposed policies/projects undertaken in Pune City for last two decades, to understand population growth trend and its distribution within and around the city, to analyze factors contributing to intensification and spatial distribution of population density, to examine the effects of increased population density on the existing infrastructure facilities in the urban settlements and lastly to propose strategies or proposals for the selected study area. The methodology adopted for the study initiates with assessing the data collected from secondary sources. The increase in population and built-up area attributed to various factors are studied using satellite images and GIS techniques. Population and built-up density can be linked up together to understand how the former growth affects the latter. The distribution and pattern of population density helps to provide useful information in provision of necessary service infrastructure. Finally, different approaches of accommodating the future population are studied and proposed in the study. Keywords Urban sprawl; Density; Spatial Distribution; Accessibility; Urban Growth
Two-Way Sign Language Translator for Visually Impaired People
Authors:   Assistant Professor Level – I, Computer science and engineering & Bannari Amman Institute ofTechnology, R Ms. KAVITHA
Published: March 2024

Hearing disabilities affect people all over the world. Nearly 360 million people have a disabling hearing loss. In the recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of deaf and dumb victims due to birth defects, accidents and oral diseases. Since deaf and dumb people cannot communicate with a hearing person, they have to depend on some sort of visual communication. Sign Language is not understood by the majority of hearing people. The objective of our project is to form a bridge between the hearing-impaired community and the hearing community; to further commence a two-way communication. We propose a two-way sign language translator that converts Voice to sign language and vice versa in real time. We process the video frame by frame using the OpenCV Library in Python. Furthermore, we use background subtraction method called Gaussian Mixture-based Background/Foreground Segmentation Algorithm on each frame to subtract the background. Contours of this processed image are then passed into a Deep Neural Net (DNN) to classify the frame to the corresponding written language equivalent words. For conversion from sign language to voice, we use basic Natural Language Processing and gtts to accurately conserve the grammar in the sign language. The enrolment rate and literacy among the hearing-impaired children is far below the average for the population at large. This technology will then help the normal schools better integrate the hearing-impaired community thus making education more accessible and cheaper for them. Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) is a vital aspect of human-computer interaction and emotional intelligence applications. This SER that employs Mel- frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCC) as the basis for feature extraction, followed by a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) with a customized architecture for emotion classification. The methodology 2 involves transforming audio samples into MFCC images, enabling the application of CNNs typically used in computer vision tasks. This fusion of traditional audio analysis with deep learning techniques harnesses the power of MFCC's spectral representation and CNN's spatial pattern recognition. By modifying the CNN architecture, the model can better discern emotional cues in the MFCC images, enhancing SER performance. This strategy offers SER a viable path forward, with the ability to identify complex emotional expressions. In order to increase the accuracy of emotion recognition, it tackles the requirement for feature-rich representations and sophisticated modelling techniques. KEYWORDS: OpenCV, DNN, SER, CNN, MFCC
Designing agroforestry systems for greater economic viability and resilience
Authors: Louman Bas , Moya Juan Manuel , van Dam Jinke , Pamerneckyte Gabija , Comuzzi Tommaso , Nghi Tran Huu , Thang Tran Nam , Jezeer Rosalien , de Graaf Maartje
Published: March 2024

Agroforestry is recognised for its capacity to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation, but adoption rates remain lower than expected, necessitating an exploration into the economic viability of agroforestry practices. Key economic variables influencing the viability of agroforestry include benefits, costs, labour and farmers' risk profiles. Benefits of agroforestry include increased income and food security, and stability and resilience against market fluctuations and adverse weather conditions. Costs, both direct - fixed (land) and variable (fertiliser) - and indirect, are high to begin with but more established agroforestry systems ultimately provide cost-savings. Labour is more intensive in agroforestry than in monoculture farming, but agroforestry farmers work under cooler conditions thanks to shade trees. A farmers' risk perception is influenced by socioeconomic factors, market fluctuations and environmental conditions, but the risk posed by market price fluctuations can be mitigated through diversification. Models are used to analyse the economic viability of agroforestry systems, considering factors such as crop combinations, labour requirements and market conditions. Farmers’ knowledge of the economic performance of agroforestry systems must be improved upon, but their approval of model scenarios depends upon local contexts and perceptions being understood and respected. Only then will the sustainable adoption and scaling up of agroforestry practices improve.
Mengkaji Integrasi Peristiwa Terkini Dalam Kurikulum IPS Untuk Meningkatkan Relevansi Dan Keterlibatan Siswa dalam Pembelajaran
Authors: Nabila Putri Wahiddiyah  , Desy Safitri  , Sujarwo Sujarwo
Published: March 2024

In an effort to enhance the relevance of learning and student engagement, the integration of events into the Social Science curriculum (IPS) has been the focus of attention. This research will examine methods and outcomes related to the integration of current events into the IPS curriculum and how it affects learning. By analyzing relevant literature, this study shows that integrating current events has great potential to improve students' understanding of IPS concepts, their motivation to learn, and their level of involvement in the learning process. Moreover, integrating recent events can help create a learning environment that is closer to the student's everyday life. However, issues such as the availability of resources and the balance between local and global issues must be addressed in order to integrate current events. The results of this study have significant consequences for those working in the field of education, especially IPS teachers in designing learning strategies that can enhance the relevance and involvement of students in IPS learning.
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): General review
Authors:   Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Country: ISRAEL, Sabbah Dr. Mohammad
Published: March 2024

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is one of the major complications and source of morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) procedure. GVHD divided into two types, acute GVHD, and chronic GVHD. Traditionally as is known, acute GVHD accruing 3 months (100 days) after HCT, and the chronic GVHD accruing after 3 months (over 100 days) after HCT. Generally, the most common symptoms of GVHD development: skin can be presented with rare rush, biopsies can show dyskeratotic keratinocytes. Liver presented with damage to the bile ducts and elevation of bilirubin levels. Lung's damage, bronchiolitis. Endoscopy of the anterointernal can show damage to the cecum, ileum, and colon. In addition, damage to the upper intestinal system. Traditionally GVHD prophylaxis protocol consisted immunosuppression agents as calcineurin inhibitors such as Tacrolimus or Cyclosporine. In case of GVHD development, the standard first-line therapy of GVHD is corticosteroids (systemic and topical) including immunosuppression agent.
Pathways to Prosperity: Unveiling the Determinants of Agro-Tourism Growth in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Gajić Tamara , Vukolić Dragan , Ranjbaran Alireza , Dénes Dávid Lóránt , Vargáné Gálicz Ivett
Published: March 2024

Agro-tourism in the Republic of Serbia represents an increasingly significant sector of rural development, blending agriculture and tourism into an appealing whole. The aim of this study is to identify and quantify the factors significantly contributing to the development of agro-tourism, taking into account the role of community and government support, economic benefits, environmental and social impacts, as well as infrastructure and safety. The results indicate that community and government support crucially influence agro-tourism development, while economic benefits and environmental and social impacts have a smaller but positive influence. Infrastructure and safety show the least impact. This study is significant as it provides empirical evidence on factors contributing to agro-tourism development, enabling decision-makers, practitioners, and communities to strategically enhance and support the growth of this sector. The innovation of the study lies in its comprehensive approach, integrating multidimensional analysis of the impacts of various factors on agro-tourism development, which has not been extensively explored before, thus offering new insights and guidelines for more effective policies and practices in this field.
PENGINJILAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN GEREJA DI PROVINSI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sinaga Janes , Panjaitan Deddy , Sinambela Juita Lusiana
Published: March 2024

Diidentifikasi masalah mengapa pertumbuhan gereja lambat yaitu karena kurangnya keterlibatan anggota. Hal ini terjadi karena kurangnya dorongan dan pelatihan jemaat untuk melayani. Kemudian kurangnya strategi dan inovasi dalam penginjilan. Adapun maksud dan tujuan penulis melakukan makalah ini adalah sebagai berikut: Agar anggota GMAHK boleh memiliki tingkat pemahamanakan pentingnya pertumbuhan gereja secara kuantitas dan kualitas. Agar anggota memiliki pemahaman yang benar tentang pentingnya peranan anggota dalam pertumbuhan gereja. Agar para anggota terlibat aktif dalam penginjilan supaya banyak jiwa yang diselamatkan. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Kualitatif, dengan menganalisa data-data yang diperoleh dari daftar Pustaka sehingga mengasilkan penelitian kepada pertumbuhan gereja. Gereja yang sehat adalah gereja yang bertumbuh. Gereja yang bertumbuh adalah gereja yang mengalami pertumbuhan atau peningkatan, baik secara kualitas ataupun secara kuantitas. Secara kualitas, pertumbuhan gereja dapat dilihat dari peningkatan kerohanian anggota jemaat gereja. Sedangkan secara kuantitas, pertumbuhan gereja dapat dilihat dari pertambahan jumlah keanggotaan gereja. Gereja yang sehat itu diawali dari pertumbuhan secara kualitas yang menuju kepada pertumbuhan secara kuantitas. Pertumbuhan Gereja dan Penginjilan secara khusus di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta perlu dihadirkan satu strategi. Dimana dimulai dari kebangunan rohani, doa yang sungguh-sungguh. Melatih anggota jemaat untuk menginjil dan mengutus mereka. Gereja harus memberitakan Injil supaya bertumbuh dan bertambah.
DILEMA PENDIDIKAN DAN MISI GEREJA
Authors: Mulyono Yehezkiel Sugeng
Published: March 2024

Churches in Indonesia must think carefully how to take part in advancing education in Indonesia. Education and the church must prepare for a golden generation of Indonesia. Children who are studying in early childhood education institutions and elementary schools, will be the stylist and leader of the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia. The role of the church in education must be real. That proportion must be clear. Why? Because the church is not likely to get recognition in education if he is not able to provide benefits. This is a problem that the church must take seriously. The main solution to the main problems of education is the procurement of human resources that are oriented to excellence, professional expertise, visionary, and highly competitive. Human resources like this will have high confidence and skills according to market bargaining power. In addition, the provision of useful and quality facilities in accordance with the demands of the needs, by donating human resources and facilities like that, obviously the church has supported the government to realize the goals of National Education
PERAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN DALAM KELUARGA BROKEN HOME TERHADAP PERILAKU ANAK
Authors: Waruwu Eferius , Zai Leo Swastani , Tamera Daniel Martin
Published: March 2024

Peran pendidikan agama Kristen dalam keluarga broken home terhadap perilaku anak, menarik untuk dikaji sebab banyak keluarga yang mengalami perpecahan hingga berujung pada perceraian. Dampak fenomena broken home pada anak adalah munculnya gangguan mental dan psikologi yang turut mempengaruhi perilaku anak. Banyak anak dari kalangan korban broken home disebut sebagai pembuat masalah di lingkungannya, seperti lingkungan rumah, lingkungan masyarakat, dan lingkungan sekolah. Anak dengan latar belakang broken home ini juga biasanya suka melakukan masalah-masalah yang merugikan orang lain bahkan dirinya sendiri demi mendapat perhatian dari sekitarnya. Oleh karena itu, untuk mengurangi dampak negatif ini dapat dilakukan melalui penerapan pendidikan agama Kristen di keluarga sejak dini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran pendidikan agama Kristen dalam keluarga broken home terhadap perilaku anak. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data dari penelitian sebelumnya beserta kasus broken home, yang kemudian dianalisis secara mendalam dan setelahnya ditarik suatu kesimpulan. Adapun hasil penelitian yang ditemukan adalah pendidikan agama Kristen sangat berperan bagi perkembangan perilaku anak dalam keluarga broken home melalui peranan orang tua sebagai pengajar dan teladan teladan yang baik dalam mengasihi Tuhan. Orang tua dapat menerapkan pola asuh seperti Abraham kepada Ishak (Kejadian 22:1-9), mendidik anak-anak agar tidak menyimpang seperti keluarga Imam Eli kepada anak-anaknya (1 Samuel 2:11-17), serta orang tua memperlengkapi anak menjadi pelayan Tuhan yang setia (Efesus 4:12).