bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Colibacillosis in lambs and kids in Egypt: Prevalence, serogroups, antibiogram profile, virulence genes distribution and antimicrobial resistance genes
Authors: Nady Heba , Eissa Mohamed , Zeid Naser , Elfatah Eman , Shehata Ayman , Fawzi Elshaima
Published: September 2023

Background:
Small ruminants have a socioeconomic impact on Egypt's production of meat, milk and wool. Hence, every effort should be taken to prevent infections.
Aim:
To elucidate the prevalence and serogrouping of Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains from diarrheic lambs and kids, determine their antibiotic susceptibility and associated risk factors affecting the occurrence of the disease and establish the most common virulence genes marker and major antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes.
Methods:
A total of 150 diarrheic animals (95 lambs and 55 kids) at different age and seasons were subjected to clinical examination. Rectal swabs were collected from 150 diarrheic animals for isolation and biochemical identification of E. coli.
Results:
The bacteriological examination revealed that 62/95 lambs and 26/55 kids with percentages of 65 % and 47 %, respectively showed infection with E. coli. Serotyping of 88 isolates of E. coli revealed the strains belonging to O2(8), O55(17), O84(5), O17(4), O6(8), O91(17), O26(9), O103(5), O126(5) and O124(6), O159(4). A total of 21 isolates were examined by multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay for detection of virulence and resistance genes. All examined isolates possessed a combination between intimin gene (eaeA) and heat stable toxin (STa) (100%), the serine protease (pic) gene on 8/21 isolates of O55, O2, O6 (38%) and α-hemolysin (hlyA) gene on 8/21 isolates of O26, O91(38%) while adherent invasive gene (invA) gene on 3/21 isolates of O124, O159 (14%) which divided diarrheagenic E. coli into four types assigned to be atypical enteropathogenic E. coli (aEPEC) (48%), atypical enterohemorrhagic E. coli (aEHEC) (35%), atypical enterotoxigenic E. coli (aETEC) (6%) and atypical enteroinvasive E. coli (aEIEC) (11%). On other hand, the results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) revealed high resistance to ampicillin, erythromycin and tetracycline (100%) and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (92%) but were highly sensitive to gentamicin, imipenem, norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol and amikacin (100%). Concerning to ß lactams antibiotic resistance genes of examined isolates had blaSHV (100%) and BlaCTX-M (43%). For tetracycline, we detected the tetA in all examined isolates.
Conclusion:
The wide spread of atypical E. coli strains among diarrheic lambs and kids with marked resistance to several antibiotic of interest and detection of major resistance genes assess the potential risk of this pathogen to animal and public health.
The influence of motivation and competency on the performance of employees in head of the directorate of budget implementation with organizational commitment as a mediation variable
Authors: Arivinanto Wiwin , Razak Ismail , . Guswandi
Published: September 2023

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of motivation and competence on employee performance through partial and simultaneous organizational commitment. This research is quantitative research through data analysis using path analysis and the Sobel test. The research was conducted on employees of the Directorate of Budget Implementation, with a sample size of 93 people. The research results show that there is an influence of motivation and competence on employee performance through organizational commitment. The organizational commitment that exists within the employees of the Directorate of Budget Implementation in creating high performance, especially to maintain or even increase the value of the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Percentage of Budget Implementation Quality (PKPA) to realize organizational goals.
اثر تدريبات بشدة سرعة المنافسة باستخدام جهاز(DYNA FOOT) لتطوير تحمل السرعة وبعض المتغيرات البيوكينماتيكية وانجاز 400 متر حواجز
Authors: اسراء كامل حسن  , اسماء حميد كمبش
Published: September 2023

هدف البحث اعداد تدريبات بشدة سرعة المنافسة باستخدام جهاز (DYNA FOOT) لتطوير تحمل السرعة وبعض المتغيرات البيوكينماتيكية وانجاز 400 متر حواجز شباب, حيث تتحدد مشكلة البحث حيث ترى الباحثتان أن هذه الفروق هي نتيجة التباين في الانجاز والتي تؤدي الى الاختلاف في تطبيق الشروط الميكانيكية الواجب تنفيذها للاعب الحواجز باعتبارها أحد الفعاليات الرقمية, وإن هذا الاختزال لا يأتي اعتباطا وإنما من خلال التحليل الحركي والذي يعطي الإمكانية في الكشف عن الأخطاء الفنية المرتبطة بميكانيكية الحركة، واستخدمت الباحثتان المنهج التجريبي بالاختبار القبلي والبعدي للمجموعتين التجريبية والضابطة لملائمته لطبيعة البحث، وتم تحديد مجتمع البحث لاعبي محافظة بغداد للموسم 2022، والبالغ عددهم (8 لاعب) اذ تم اختيار عينة البحث بأسلوب الحصر الشامل وقسمت العينة الى مجموعتين التجريبية والمجموعة الضابطة وبواقع ( 4 لاعب) واستخدمت الباحثتان الحقيبة الاحصائية (spss)  وتوصلت الباحثتان إلى أهم الاستنتاجات ان اثر تدريبات بشدة سرعة المنافسة باستخدام جهاز (DYNA FOOT) اثرا ايجابيا لتطوير تحمل السرعة وبعض المتغيرات البيوكينماتيكية وانجاز 400 متر حواجز تحت ال18سنة
المؤهلات الإدارية للقائد الكشفي من وجهة نظر حاملي الشارة الخشبية
Authors: نبال كريم عبد الله
Published: September 2023

أدى التطور السريع الذي تعيشه الإدارة الحديثة الى ازدياد الحاجة الى افراد لديهم الكفاءة والقدرة على القيادة فعلى القادة الكشفيين مواكبة ومسايرة التطور العلمي والتقني الذي يشهده العالم المعاصر.يهدف البحث الى بناء مقياس المؤهلات الإدارية للقائد الكشفي من وجهة نظر حاملي الشارة الخشبية والتعرف على المؤهلات الإدارية للقائد الكشفي من وجهة نظر حاملي الشارة الخشبية. استخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي المسحي لمعرفة المؤهلات الإدارية للقائد الكشفي ، صممت الباحثة استبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات تكونت من محورين الأول المؤهلات الإدارية وضمت (10) فقرات اما المحور الثاني المؤهلات الكشفية فضمت (14) فقرة تكون مجتمع الدراسة من حملة الشارة الخشبية لتربية الرصافة الأولى والثانية والثالثة والبالغ عددهم (70) قائدا كشفيا توصلت الدراسة الى النتائج التالية وهي ان للقائد الكشفي القدرة على التخطيط للبرامج الكشفية وإقامة المخيمات وإدارة وتنظيم الفرقة الكشفية الخاصة بها وقدرة القائد الكشفي على تنفيذ البرامج الكشفية ضمن الإمكانات المتاحة وكانت من اهم التوصيات هي زج القادة في الدراسات والدورات التدريبية والورش لما لها من دور في تعزيز المامهم بالرسالة السامية للحركة الكشفية وأهدافها ومبادئها في تنشئة جيل قادر على خدمة الوطن، وإقامة بحوث في مجال الإدارة في العمل الكشفي
Exploring the Impact of Short Videos on Society and Culture: An Analysis of Social Dynamics and Cultural Expression
Authors: Chen Lin
Published: September 2023

This study investigates the impact of short videos on society and culture. Short videos, which are brief video clips typically ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes in length, have gained immense popularity through various social media platforms. They have revolutionized the way people consume and produce media content, reshaped communication patterns and interpersonal relationships, and influenced social norms and values. Additionally, short videos have played a significant role in cultural expression, transforming cultural practices and traditions, influencing cultural diversity and identity, and shaping cultural consumption patterns. This research employs qualitative research methods, including interviews with participants from Nanjing Normal University Taizhou College, to explore the multifaceted impact of short videos on social dynamics and cultural expression. The findings provide insights into the implications and consequences of short videos, with recommendations for policymakers, content creators, and users.
BLDC Motor Driven Solar PV Array Fed Water Pumping System Employing Zeta Converter
Authors: JOURNAL IJSREM
Published: September 2023

Abstract—This paper proposes a simple, cost effective and efficient brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive for solar photovoltaic (SPV) array fed water pumping system. A zeta converter is utilized in order to extract the maximum available power from the SPV array. The proposed control algorithm eliminates phase current sensors and adapts a fundamental frequency switching of the voltage source inverter (VSI), thus avoiding the power losses INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT (IJSREM) VOLUME: 07 ISSUE: 09 | SEPTEMBER - 2023 SJIF RATING: 8.176 ISSN: 2582-3930 © 2023, IJSREM | www.ijsrem.com DOI: 10.55041/IJSREM25857 | Page 2 due to high frequency switching. No additional control or circuitry is used for speed control of the BLDC motor. The speed is controlled through a variable DC link voltage of VSI. An appropriate control of zeta converter through the incremental conductance maximum power point tracking (INC-MPPT) algorithm offers soft starting of the BLDC motor. The proposed water pumping system is designed and modeled such that the performance is not affected under dynamic conditions. The suitability of proposed system at practical operating conditions is demonstrated through simulation results using MATLAB/ Simulink followed by an experimental validation.
BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING
Authors:   PES University RR campus, VAISHNAVI G
Published: September 2023

The study has been undertaken to critically examine if behaviour and biases of an individual investor have any impact on the selection of alternatives that are available to them in terms of the investments that they make. A brief analysis of the various theories available in terms of the above topic are also examined for their validity. The conclusion drawn based on the reviews of published papers is that behaviour, biases affect decision making and as such an investor has to be mindful of these biases and make sure that he doesn’t lose out on opportunities because of this.
A Sample Proposal Enhancing the Security of the Cloud Computing System Through Deep Learning and Data Mining
Authors: Salem Israa Ezzat , Al-Saedi Karim Hashim
Published: September 2023

Malware or malicious applications can cause catastrophic damage to not only computer systems but also data centers, web, and mobile applications from various industries; the Ministry of Interior, in particular, is the most important educational institution because they are more vulnerable to security breaches. Keeping stakeholder data safe from unwanted actors is a big concern that brings us to the concept of malware detection and prevention. Deep learning and data mining using artificial intelligence (AI) can be an efficient approach for developing anti-malware systems. Following suit, this study gave a thorough examination of malware detection methodologies and procedures. Initially, we attempted to provide a comprehensive description of malware, artificial intelligence, and data mining, as well as a listing of these technologies. The suggested system was described (whether this data is files, photographs, videos, or import limitations and is processed and identified by mining and deep learning data, and the system was trained on data). So far, our findings suggest that artificial intelligence and data mining can be used to construct anti-malware systems to detect and prevent malware assaults or security threats in software applications geared toward technological wonderland and its real-world application in the Ministry of Interior. To conclude, we outline dozens of possibilities for overcoming the observed restrictions and intend to expressly continue our efforts toward significant advancements in malware detection and prevention by implementing this proposal. We give a detailed look at the current ways to find malware, their flaws, and ways to make them more effective. We also explain how we're working on integrating the system. Our study shows that adopting future approaches to developing malware detection applications should provide significant advantages. Understanding this structure should help researchers do more research on malware detection and prevention using AI and data mining.
Image Noise Detection and Classification Based on Combination of Deep Wavelet and Machine Learning
Authors: Al Mudhafar Rusul A. , El Abbadi Nidhal K.
Published: September 2023

In the last decade, the number of digital images has increased dramatically. Noise is unwanted particles or signals contaminating the image during the captured image and transmission. Image noise reduces the image quality and increases the processing failure ratio. It is highly recommended to remove the noise, and before removing the noise, we have to know the type of noise, which highly assists in suggesting the proper de-noise algorithm. This study introduces a method to effectively detect and recognize image noise of various types (Gaussian, lognormal, Rayleigh, Salt & Pepper, and Speckle). The proposed model consists of two stages: the first stage is detecting the noise in an image using Convolutional Neural Network. The second stage classifies the noisy images into one of five types of noise using a new method based on a combination of deep wavelet machine learning classifiers, we select five machine learning classifiers (support vector machine, decision tree, random forest, logistic regression, and K-nearest neighbor) to choose the more efficient classifier ultimately. The combination of wavelet with machine learning, specifically SVM, can highly enhance the results, where the accuracy was (91.30 %) through many experiments conducted to build a sturdy classification model.
ผลกระทบของขยะและปัจจัยที่มีผลต่อการเจริญเติบโตทางเศรษฐกิจในเขตพื้นที่จังหวัดนนทบุรี
Authors: แคล้วกระโทก สุพจน์ , เลิศศรีชัยนนท์ สิทธิพัทธ์
Published: September 2023

การศึกษาครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาผลกระทบของปริมาณขยะและปัจจัยทางเศรษฐกิจที่ส่งผลต่อการเจริญเติบโตทางเศรษฐกิจในจังหวัดนนทบุรี โดยใช้ข้อมูลทุติยภูมิ (Secondary Data) ที่มีลักษณะข้อมูลแบบอนุกรมเวลา (Time Series) ระยะเวลา 15 ปี ตั้งแต่ปี พ.ศ.2549 - 2563 มาทำการวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบของตัวแปรอิสระที่มีต่อตัวแปรตาม โดยประมาณค่าสัมประสิทธิ์ในสมการด้วยวิธีกำลังสองน้อยที่สุด (Ordinary Least Squares: OLS) ภายใต้การวิเคราะห์ถดถอยเชิงพหุคูณ (Multiple regression) ผลการวิเคราะห์พบว่าปริมาณขยะที่เพิ่มขึ้นสามารถบ่งชี้การเจริญเติบโตทางเศรษฐกิจในจังหวัดนนทบุรีได้ ในขณะที่การเก็บภาษีผู้บริโภคที่เพิ่มขึ้นบ่งชี้ถึงอัตราการลดลงของการเจริญเติบโตทางเศรษฐกิจในจังหวัดนนทบุรี
ความตระหนักและเจตคติของผู้บริโภคต่อสิ่งบ่งชี้ทางภูมิศาสตร์: กรณีศึกษา ส้มโอนครชัยศรี จังหวัดนครปฐม
Authors: สุนทรานุรักษ์ กิตติกร
Published: September 2023

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาความตระหนักและเจตคติของผู้บริโภคต่อสิ่งบ่งชี้ทางภูมิศาสตร์ กรณีส้มโอนครชัยศรี เก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลด้วยแบบสอบถามจากกลุ่มตัวอย่างผู้บริโภคส้มโอในกรุงเทพมหานครและปริมณฑล ที่ได้จากการสุ่มตัวอย่างตามความสะดวก จำนวน 385 คน และวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยสถิติเชิงพรรณนาและการวิเคราะห์องค์ประกอบเชิงสำรวจ ผลการศึกษาพบว่า ผู้บริโภคส่วนใหญ่ไม่รู้จักสิ่งบ่งชี้ทางภูมิศาสตร์มาก่อน และส่วนใหญ่ที่ตระหนักไม่ทราบว่าส้มโอนครชัยศรีได้รับการขึ้นทะเบียนสิ่งบ่งชี้ทางภูมิศาสตร์แล้ว ผู้บริโภคมีเจตคติเชิงบวกอยู่ในระดับมากทั้งในภาพรวมและรายข้อ องค์ประกอบของเจตคติ คือ 1) การอนุรักษ์ การส่งเสริม และการรับประกัน และ 2) ความเป็นของแท้และการสนับสนุนเศรษฐกิจ
Profil kondisi fisik pada atlet bola tangan
Authors: Hidayat Muhammad Fahmi , Permana Dhias Fajar Widya
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif yang bertujuan buat mengetahui dan memberi gambaran mengenai kondisi fisik yang dimiliki dan dapat menjadi acuan pada usaha meningkatkan kondisi fisik serta prestasi atlet yang direalisasikan melalui program latihan. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Kekuatan otot lengan (push-up), kekuatan otot perut (sit-up), kelincahan (shuttle run), kecepatan (sprint 30m), daya ledak (standing broad jump), kulentukkan (sit and reach), dan daya tahan (Multistage Fitness Test). Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah atlet bola tangan putra ekshibisi PORPROV Kabupaten Bantaeng tahun 2022 yang terdiri dari 14 atlet. Pemilihan subjek menggunakan teknik total sampling. Hasil penelitian secara keseluruhan menunjukkan komponen daya ledak masuk pada kategori sangat baik dengan persentase 71,4%. Komponen kekuatan otot lengan, kekuatan otot perut, kelincahan, kulentukkan, dan daya tahan masuk pada kategori baik dengan persentase masing-masing 28,6% (kekuatan otot lengan), 35,7% (kekuatan otot perut), 35,7% (kelincahan), 14,3% (kulentukkan), dan 42,9% (daya tahan). Komponen kecepatan masuk pada kategori cukup dengan persentase 28,6%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada 5 komponen kondisi fisik yang dominan yaitu kekuatan, kelincahan, daya ledak, kulentukkan, dan daya tahan, dan 1 komponen yang masih perlu ditingkatkan lagi yaitu kecepatan.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 19, No. 5
Authors: Zhang Jenny
Published: September 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Asian Social Science, Vol. 19, No. 5 2023.
Using TikTok as a Tool for English Vocabulary Learning in the EFL Context
Authors: Alshreef Nadyah Rida , Khadawardi Hanadi Abdulrahman
Published: September 2023

One of the most crucial components of studying a language is learning its vocabulary. Without sufficient vocabulary, communication becomes problematic. However, research shows that Saudi Arabian university students have a small English vocabulary size. Many technological tools exist in the literature for increasing students’ vocabulary size, including TikTok videos. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms for producing and sharing videos. Because students’ perception of tools used in the classroom determine the tools’ success, investigating their perception of using TikTok videos for English vocabulary learning is essential. In this study, a quantitative research design was used to investigate students’ perception toward using TikTok as an English vocabulary learning tool in the EFL context. A descriptive quantitative methodology was adopted to analyze data from 115 female students at King Abdulaziz University. According to the findings, most students have a positive perception toward the use of TikTok videos as a vocabulary learning tool. These findings suggest that TikTok videos can be used to increase students’ English vocabulary size. The current study proposes an alternative pedagogical means for teaching English vocabulary to language teachers who want to help their students expand and develop their vocabulary.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Education and Learning, Vol. 12, No. 5
Authors: Lin Grace
Published: September 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Education and Learning, Vol. 12, No. 5, 2023
Preservation of Chayote (Sechium Edule L) Using Different Drying Methods
Authors: Salam Soumaya Abdou , Muzira Ivan Mukisa , Mugabi Robert , Muyanja Charles
Published: September 2023

Chayote (Sechium edule L) has a short shelf life due to its high moisture content (87-95%). This study aimed at prolonging the shelf life of chayote by using different drying methods: convective hot oven drying (OV), and osmo-dehydration (OD) with salt or sugar. Dried samples (at 20% moisture content) were analysed for their nutritional, rehydration, textural and sensory properties. Dried chayote was stored for three months while determining total plate count (TPC), coliforms, Staphylococcus, yeasts and moulds and sensory acceptability. The time to attain 20% moisture in chayote varied significantly (p < 0.05) from 9 h (OV and OD sugar) and 12h for osmo-dried chayote in salt. Ash, total sugar, starch and fiber increased significantly (p ˂ 0.05) from fresh sample as follows 5.2 - 28.3 g/100g (OD salt), 5.8 - 18.5 g/100g (OD sugar), 18.4 - 21.3 g/100g (OD sugar), 49.1 - 52.9 g/100g (OD sugar), respectively after drying. Vitamin C decreased from 232.5 - 38.4 mg/100g (OV) whereas zinc decreased from 1442.9 - 29.5 mg/100g (OV). Rehydration ratio varied from 2.0 ± 0.26 (OD salt after 30 min) to 2.9 ± 0.05 (OV after 20 min). Osmotically dehydrated samples were softer than air dried samples after rehydration and cooking. Total plate counts decreased from log 5.14 to non-detected. Staphylococcus aureus counts decreased from log 4.29 to non-detected. Coliform counts deceased from log 4.91 non detected respectively. Osmotic dehydration contributed to the preservation of the nutritional, textural and sensory properties of dried chayote with salt achieving better preservation than sugar. Drying increased the shelf life of chayote from days to three months with high microbial quality and sensory acceptability.
Lost & Found: 127. John Towry Burgon (c. 1789-1870) and John Alfred Burgon (7-1871)
Authors: Torrens H.S.
Published: September 2023

H.S.T. writes: 'In previous LF 127 notes we tried to unravel the story of the collections of J.T. and J.A. Burgon. Accidental discoveries whilst looking for other unrelated material have shed new light on these two which seems worth putting on record. The Staffordshire Advertiser (17 December 1842) recorded that J.T. Burgon, wholesale hardwareman of Bucklersbury, had to surrender to the Court of Commissioners in Bankruptcy on 21 December 1842. Despite the dividend announced for his creditors on 21 August of the following year (Staffordshire Advertiser 5 August 1843) this bankruptcy must have affected both his collecting pursuits and his scientific standing thereafter. The Times (21 January 1870, p.l) recorded his death 'on the 19th. January at...
Lost & Found: 176. George F. Miller, Randall F. Matthew Collection
Authors: Miller Randall F.
Published: September 2023

Randall F. Miller (Assistant Curator of Geology, The New Brunswick Museum, 277 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2K 1E5) writes: 'Never really lost, rather just well travelled, a collection of invertebrate fossils dating from about 1880-1920 from the maritime provinces of Canada has found its way back to the New Brunswick Museum. The collection of G.F. Matthew, including many type specimens, was sent to B.F. Howell at Princeton University by Matthew's wife and son William following the elder Matthew's death in 1923. By good fortune and the generosity of Dr Ron Pickerill, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, this collection has returned to Saint John where it was originally stored. Field notebooks, original manuscripts, maps,...
Lost & Found: 179. Specimens from the wrecks of LA BOUSSOLE and L'ASTROLABE off Botany Bay, Queensland. Australia (La Perouse Expedition 1785-1788)
Authors: Turner Sue
Published: September 2023

Sue Turner (c/o Queensland Museum, Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia 4006) writes: *Mr Ron Coleman, curator of Maritime Archaeology, Queensland Museum, presented for identification by the Geology Section of the Museum a find from the hold of the wreck of one of the two ships which had carried the La Perouse Expedition. The specimen was identified as a fossil bivalve, a rather poorly-preserved lamellibranch steinkern, coated with limonite, and, unfortunately, damaged in the hinge region; it is probably of Mesozoic age. The fossil is only one sample brought up from the scientific collections which must await retrieval until the next field season in the Solomons Group. The collections include fossils, rock samples, and a Recent shell collection. Naturally,...
Lost & Found: 182. [Cornelius] Cartwright (of Dudley) [?-1867/1868]
Authors: Steward Donald I. , Torrens Hugh S.
Published: September 2023

Murchison paid tribute to the collection of local fossils possessed by a Mr Cartwright, an eminent surgeon of Dudley, and to his local geological knowledge (pp.492, 498); the subscribers list includes 'Cartwright, W.H,, Esq., Dudley', but in Murchison's (1842) Inaugural Address.. .at.. .the Dudley and Midland Geological Society (published by R. and J.E. Taylor, London) three members of this Cartwright family are named: 1. Cornelius Cartwright Esq. of Dudley is listed as having donated or lent material to the embryonic Dudley Museum and as a first Trustee of the new Society; he was elected a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of London 1804, was Mayor of Dudley 1821 and died 1867-1868 (Calendar of the...
Lost & Found: 186. Rev. Thomas T[aylor] Lewis (1801-1858)
Authors: Steward Donald I. , Torrens Hugh S.
Published: September 2023

Lewis': 'The application of his leisure hours to the cultivation of the natural history of his neighbourhood may one day enable Mr Lewis to confer upon Aymestry the celebrity which White has bequeathed to Selborne' (p.201). Cleevely recorded that the Lewis collection of fossils was divided between several institutions. The BM(NH) purchased a small remnant in 1898, the BGS has a large part of the Palaeozoic collection presented to the Geological Society between 1834 and 1842, and the Yorkshire Museum, York, has Palaeozoic fossils donated 1830-1836. A single donation of fossil remains of Silurian fish was made to the Shropshire and North Wales Natural History Society in 1836 (GCG, 2(6), 364). T.T. Lewis's important work in connection...
Lost & Found: 188. John Martin (1800-1881)
Authors: Steward Donald I. , Torrens Hugh S.
Published: September 2023

In referring to a tooth (PI.2 bis, figs. 8, 9) from the Old Red Sandstone, Murchison stated that it was found 'four miles to the south of Elgin, by Mr Martin of that town'(p.600). Andrews detailed the geological activities of John Martin, Schoolmaster at General Anderson's Institution at Elgin and curator of Elgin Museum from 1840 until his death. He formed a close friendship with John Grant Malcolmson during the recuperative stay in Scotland of the latter and they accompanied each other on many geological collecting trips. An obituary appeared in the Elgin Courant and Courier (17 May 1881, p.5). Martin may have sold specimens to geologists and museums, but the bulk of his large collection from...
CING 23. Burton-upon-Trent Museum
Authors: Steward Donald I.
Published: September 2023

When the museum was closed in 1981, the geological collections were transferred to the Burton upon Trent Technical College on a ten year loan. The material, c.700 assorted specimens, is mainly from the collection of T. Cuthbert Day (donated to Burton in February 1916) and a small collection of minerals from Miss Jackson. The mould and cast of an example of *Cheirotherium* footprints found in the local Triassic sandstones went to the Bass Museum, Burton....
Prediction of Air Pollution with Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Oğuz Kahraman , Pekin Muhammet Ali
Published: September 2023

Air pollution has become an important problem due to its threats. Air pollutants are in complex interaction with atmosphere and environment. For this reason, it is important to study air pollution issues. In recent years, studies on prediction of air pollutants with machine learning methods have gained momentum. In this study, some air pollutants are predicted with various machine learning algorithms considering meteorological factors. In machine learning phase, a separate study is conducted with various machine learning algorithms (multilayer perceptron neural network, stochastic gradient descent, ridge regression, cross decomposition) considering temperature, relative humidity, wind, pressure and air pollutant measurements of previous hour. Consistencies of these algorithms in estimating pollutant concentrations are compared. Various statistical metrics are used to analyze the consistencies. As a result, the coefficient of determination of all algorithms are found above 0.67, considering the test section. It is found that the coefficient of determination of the multilayer perceptron neural network algorithm provides better results than other algorithms.
Survey to Asses Iraqi Pharmacists Information about Acetaminophen
Authors: Mahdi Zainab Mustafa
Published: September 2023

Background: Paracetamol/acetaminophen is sold over-the-counter in both mono- and multi-component formulations. It is among the most popular and widely used analgesic and antipyretic medications in the world. Those who cannot be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID). Medicines are advised to use it. The purpose of the current study was to examine and appraise pharmacists in Iraq's knowledge of the most popular medicine, acetaminophen.
Method: By posting a Google form on social media, whatsapp, and telegram and sending the link to all the medical groups of pharmacists, the survey research's data was gathered on October 29, 2021. We asked the Iraqi pharmacists 16 questions, 12 of which were regarding their knowledge of acetaminophen. Four of the questions concerned the pharmacists' characteristics (age, gender, degree, and government). On February 1, 2022, the survey research came to an end
Results: The researches received 145 surveys from different Iraqi Governorates. Twenty to thirty years old make up 97%. 56.6 percent of respondents thought acetaminophen placed future fetuses at risk for ADHD, whereas 43.4 percent actually thought it did. 34.5 percent agreed that chronic acetaminophen usage by pregnant women is safe for the fetus, compared to 65.5 percent who disagreed. While 16.6 percent of respondents disagreed, 83.4 percent of respondents said acetaminophen was safe for expectant mothers.
Conclusion: Most pharmacists had not good information about mechanism of acetaminophen action, while they knew that Acetaminophen active metabolite (APAP) cause liver damage. The study had been showed that most pharmacist were aware about OTC medication .However, about one-third of them had inadequate knowledge of how acetaminophen affects the fetus and may result in ADHD in addition to other acetaminophen indications
Climate Resilience and Ecological Dynamics of the Mpameso Forest Reserve in Ghana: Insights from Land Surface Temperature Analysis
Authors: Osei Jeff Dacosta , Osei Desmond Karikari , Obeng Kwame , Awotwe Richmond , Nketsiah Deborah
Published: September 2023

Climate change, characterized by shifts in weather parameters and escalating climate-related risks, has emerged as a global environmental concern. Among these concerns, chronic heat waves have garnered attention due to their far-reaching implications. This study delves into the profound impact of chronic heat waves on the Mpameso forest reserve in Ghana, an ecosystem of vital importance. Chronic heat waves have induced notable changes in the local climate, marked by increased temperatures, elevated evapotranspiration rates, and alterations in rainfall patterns over the past three decades. Ghana, like many regions worldwide, has experienced shifts in seasons and a rising global mean surface temperature, contributing to the intensification of global warming. The repercussions of chronic heat waves are particularly significant within forest reserves, and their effects on Ghana's Dormaa Central Municipality are explored in detail. Vegetation cover in Ghana has faced recurrent challenges from extreme heat waves, leading to diminished forested areas, heightened evapotranspiration rates, and instances of drought-induced water scarcity. To assess the severity of these impacts and devise proactive environmental management strategies, this study leverages the power of satellite remote sensing. Utilizing Landsat imagery, the study examines changes in Land Surface Temperature (LST) alongside the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Evapotranspiration (ET) within the Dormaa municipal area. Pearson correlation analysis is employed to uncover the intricate relationship between LST, vegetation health, and ET within the Mpameso forest reserve. The study's compelling findings reveal that chronic heat waves predominantly affect the settlement areas surrounding the forest reserve, sparing the reserve itself from significant LST-related health impacts. This nuanced understanding underscores the importance of proactive conservation efforts and climate resilience planning, emphasizing the value of integrated approaches to safeguarding vital ecosystems in the face of mounting climate extremes.
Features of protein glycosylation in multiple sclerosis
Authors: Elizarov Maksim A. , Poverennova Irina E. , Kupaev Vitalii I. , Khivintseva Elena V. , Romanova Tatyana V.
Published: September 2023

The article presents an analytical review of the published data on the features of protein glycosylation in multiple sclerosis (MS). The search in the PubMed database with the keywords "multiple sclerosis, glycosylation", for the period of 2012-2022, resulted in 12 sources presenting the studies on N-glycosylated plasma proteins and immunoglobulins G in multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders and meningitis of viral etiology in patients' cerebrospinal fluid and blood serum.
The studies revealed specific changes in glycoproteins in multiple sclerosis. Glycome changes correlated with the age and sex of patients, with the clinical form of the disease, as well as with the degree of disability on the EDSS scale. These findings can contribute to the early diagnosis of MS, the definition of the form of the disease and its course prediction.
Given the diversity of the glycome expression, the differences in its modifications in different environments (serum and blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid), as well as the variety of approaches to its study (many quantitative and qualitative biochemical methods), there is a prospect of further search for markers and predictors of the course of multiple sclerosis.
A comparative phytochemical analysis of fresh fruits of some cultivated species of the Crataegus L.
Authors: Andreeva Yuliya A. , Kurkin Vladimir A. , Pravdivtseva Olga E. , Zhavkina Tatyana M. , Rozno Svetlana A.
Published: September 2023

Aim a comparative study of the content of flavonoids in the fresh fruits of some cultivated species of the genus Crataegus L.
Material and methods. The objects of the study were fresh fruits of Crataegus sanguinea Pall., Crataegus submollis Sarg. and Crataegus flabellata (Bosc ex Spach) K. Koch harvested on the territory of the Botanical Garden of Samara University in September 2022 during their ripening. A direct spectrophotometry was chosen as a study method.
Results. The absorption curves of water-alcohol extracts of fresh fruits of the Crataegus flabellata (Bosc ex Spach) K. Koch have a maximum of 280 2 nm due to procyanidins. The highest content of total flavonoid 1.27 0.07% expressed as catechin equivalents was found in the fruits of Crataegus flabellata (Bosc ex Spach) K. Koch. The highest content of the total flavonoids was noted in the exocarp of fresh fruits of the Crataegus flabellata (Bosc ex Spach) K. Koch. Fresh fruits of the Crataegus flabellata (Bosc ex Spach) K. Koch are suitable for obtaining juice, while the content of total flavonoids equivalent to catechin is 0.30 0.02%.
Conclusion. Fruits of the North American species Crataegus flabellata (Bosc ex Spach) K. Koch are promising for the procurement of medicinal plant raw materials and use in medical practice.
Morphological analysis of Polemonium Coeruleum L. herb using stereo- and luminescent microscopy
Authors: Chistyakova Anna S. , Shestakova Galina Yu. , Gudkova Alevtina A. , Bolgov Aleksei S. , Evsikov Fedor D.
Published: September 2023

Aim to establish the morphological features of the ground part of Polemonium coeruleum L.
Material and methods. The material of the study was the samples of Greek-valerian polemonium grass (Polemonium coeruleum L.), cultivated and harvested in the Voronezh region, the city of Bobrov, during the flowering period in the second year of life in 2021. The State Pharmacopoeia XIV standard ed. OFS.1.5.3.0003.15 "Technique for microscopic and microchemical examination of medicinal plant materials and medicinal plant preparations" was used for macroscopic analysis.
Results. When studying the Greek-valerian polemonium herb, its external features were described, which can be used for "Authenticity" section when developing regulatory documentation for this type of plant material. The difference in the pubescence of Greek-valerian polemonium leaves depending on their topography was established. The presence of simple multicellular trichomes on all parts of the plant, as well as glandular trichomes on some elements of the flower, was revealed. For the first time, the nature of the autoluminescence of tissues of the Greek-valerian polemonium grass was described.
David Lewis's сonvention and its contemporary perception
Authors: Serikov Andrei E.
Published: September 2023

Aim to clarify the concept of social convention and the philosophical ideas associated with it as proposed by David Lewis and his contemporary critics, as well as to analyze the applicability of these ideas to the study of implicit rules of human behavior.
Material and methods. We analyzed the works of D. Lewis "Convention: A Philosophical Study", "Languages and Language", as well as the works of contemporary authors who critically start from the concept of convention by Lewis in their research: R.G. Millikan, V. Zachnk, M. Matczak, I.F. Deviatko, B. Skyrms, B. Celano and others.
Results. One of the main problems with understanding everyday behavior and speech as based on social convention by Lewis is the problem of determining the regularities of behavior. Lewis believes that conventions emerge from the preferences of some people based on the knowledge that others understand language and the world in general in the same way they do. But if each native speaker has in mind some own unique meaning, this does not prevent the appearance of an illusion of understanding, which in a sense leads to true understanding. It is the same for behavior: it is not very important how different participants of the interaction understand the rules of behavior, some result will still take place and everything will look as if the participants have assumed in advance according to what rules they themselves and their partners are going to act.
Conclusion. The idea of conventionality can be used to explain the grammar of behavior, if supplemented with the understanding that real natural signs are always "ill defined". A realistic theory of conventions should assume that signaling systems, languages, ideas about possible situations and behaviors coincide only partially among representatives of the population in which the convention is maintained, which does not prevent either communication or other coordinated behavior.
The portrait of Dorian Gray as Narcissus' ID
Authors: Zotov Aleksei M.
Published: September 2023

Aim through the analysis of a fiction novel, to review contemporary social relations where narcissistic issues manifest themselves. The modern Homo Psychologicus, a human being of the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, more and more resembles the Narcissus captured by enthusiastic self-adoration. The extreme importance of how people demonstrate themselves in society, the escalated investments in personal image, claims of omnipotence and superpowers are combined with formalism and coldness, fear of human intimacy, shame and hiding one's own underside. The narcissistic problems have long ceased to be the domain of a psychoanalyst's office and have become a part of social relations. Oscar Wilde is one of those writers who timely reflected the underlying dynamics of the essence of interpersonal communication and intrapersonal interactions with one's soul. He demonstrated how our personal and collective narcissism is reinforced and becomes more and more apparent. His literary analysis is quite relevant to psychoanalysis, which emerged a little later, a method where the clinical study of narcissism came to occupy a key position, and later extended to the social sphere as well.
A person's spiritual component highlighted by the principles of transhumanism
Authors: Toropova Ekaterina A.
Published: September 2023

Aim to consider the idea of transhumanism from the point of its impact on the individual's spiritual component and possible social consequences.
The article analyzes the "spirituality" category in the works of N.A. Berdyaev, V.V. Zenkovsky, and considers spirituality in its socio-cultural meaning revealed by V.S. Barulin. During the study of this concept as understood by philosophers, the spirituality is singled out as a sphere of human essence, his deep, basic dimension penetrating all of his vital activity, social relations and also transforming the very essence of a person. To understand the influence of transhumanism on a person, the principles of extropy were considered as the basis of the philosophy of transhumanism.
Results. A number of problems that humanity may face were highlighted, the key role of spirituality in a healthy balancing of a person between the inevitable introduction of technology into his life and the preservation of his nature was emphasized.
Empowering Women: Understanding Divorce, Equality, and Competition between Genders
Authors: Hassan Ishraq
Published: September 2023

Women’s empowerment and gender equality have come a long way over the last century. Today, many societies pride themselves on having made considerable strides towards egalitarianism. However, even the most egalitarian societies admit that gaps still exist. Developing countries are also on course to achieving gender equality. A case study of Bangladesh presented in this research reckons that Bangladesh is a global example. This research aimed to establish the feminist perspective on issues of gender equality and empowerment, divorce, and gender competition. To achieve these objectives, the selected methodology comprised two case studies, one for Bangladesh and another for the UK, which served the purpose of making comparisons. The findings indicate that Bangladesh has made significant progress but lags behind many egalitarian Western societies. Bangladesh’s efforts to achieve equality and empowerment have also caused divorce rates to rise, unlike in the UK. Lastly, gender competition fails to explain the remaining gender gaps.
Exploring the Impact of Office Politics on Employee Engagement and Organizational Commitment
Authors: Hassan Ishraq
Published: September 2023

Office politics is part of organizational behavior. However, it has only been lightly addressed in recent literature. Today, office politics adopts a negative notion, which causes some individuals to believe that it is possible to avoid office politics. However, the fact that office politics affect even those not involved means that it is in everyone’s interest to address the problem and develop practical solutions. Few studies have linked politics to other concepts, including organizational commitment and employee engagement. This research has filled this gap by examining the impacts of office politics on organizational commitment and employee engagement. The findings lead to the conclusion that office politics are often associated with negative organizational outcomes associated with commitment and engagement. Higher levels of Positive office politics reduce engagement and commitment. Even though there are instances of positive outcomes, such rare instances may be caused by contextual and mediating factors, including job meaningfulness and personality.
Sliding Mode Speed Controller Design for Field Oriented Controlled PMSM Drive of an Electric Vehicle
Authors: Vo Hau Huu
Published: September 2023

The paper deals with an application of sliding mode control (SMC) in speed controller of field oriented controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) for a simplified model of an electrical vehicle. For the simplified one, zero-pole elimination method is utilized to design speed controller because of its simplicity. However, the method brings large integral constant time that makes speed response slow. In order to provide fast and robust-to-noise speed one, the SMC method is utilized to replace the zero-pole elimination (ZPE) one. Simulations at wide range of reference speed and load torque are carried out. Performance indices including steady-state error, overshoot and undershoot are employed to assess the speed controller design methods. Evaluated results confirm that the proposed SMC gives smaller performance indices than the ZPE method.
Evaluation of dentists’ approach to retreatment in Turkey: A survey study
Authors: Tellioğlu Avcı Güliz Rana
Published: September 2023

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the approaches that dentists working in Turkey take to retreatment.
Methods: A questionnaire with 16 questions regarding gender, institution, specialty, experience, and root canal treatment stages was distributed to 223 dentists. The collected questionnaires were analyzed in R 4.0.0 programming language. A chi-square test analyzed the categorical variables. The statistical analyses were performed at a 5% significance level.
Results: A statistically significant relationship was found between the years spent practicing dentistry and the methods of determining the length of root canal treatment (p < 0.05). The relationship between the choices of irrigation agents for canal treatment and the professional title was found to be statistically significant    (p < 0.05). No significant relationship was found between gender and other parameters (p > 0.05). A statistically significant difference was found between the treatment protocol applied in molar teeth with lesions, the success rate of the patients who underwent retreatment, and the practitioners’ specializations (p < 0.05). The relationship between retreatment in unsuccessful root canal treatments and the institution studied was also statistically significant (p < 0.05). A total of 66% of dentists working in Oral and Dental Health Center, 88% of dentists working in private clinics, and 90% of dentists working at universities reported that they performed retreatment. The relationships among the frequency of endodontic treatment, the use of magnification while performing root canal treatment, the group of teeth that was most often treated, and the institutions in which dentists work were also found to be statistically significant.
Conclusion: In this survey study, which was conducted to evaluate the practice of endodontic treatment, the rate of dentists performing endodontic treatments was found to have increased. Endodontists performed retreatment cases at a higher rate than general practitioners. Dentists with less professional experience had higher rates of endodontic treatment for difficult–to–treat molars than those with more professional experience.
 
How to cite this article:
Tellioğlu Avcı GR. Evaluation of dentists’ approach to retreatment in Turkey: A survey study. J Med Dent Invest 2023;4:e230314. https://doi.org/10.5577/jomdi.e230324
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Atributos químicos do solo e componentes agronômicos na cultura da soja pelo uso do pó de basalto
Authors: Alovisi Alessandra Mayumi Tokura , Tokura Willian Isao , Kai Priscila Marques , Taques Meriane Melissa , Cassol Cleidimar João , Da Silva Robervaldo Soares , Alves Jerusa Cariaga , Leite James Luan Noleto , Lima Natalia Dias
Published: September 2023

A aplicação de fontes alternativas de materiais que melhoram as condições físicas, químicas, microbiológicas e mineralógicas de solos agrícolas é uma prática que vem ganhando cada vez mais importância no Brasil. Objetivou-se com o presente estudo avaliar os atributos químicos de solo e os efeitos na produção vegetal, após uso de pó de basalto associado ou não com adubação química adicional. O delineamento experimental utilizado no experimento foi o de blocos ao acaso, com distribuição em esquema fatorial (5x2), sendo cinco doses de pó de rocha (0; 2,5; 5,0; 7,5 e 10,0 Mg ha-1), com adição ou não de adubação química (com e sem), com quatro repetições. O experimento foi realizado em condição de campo. As variáveis analisadas foram: diâmetro do coleto, altura de plantas, número de vagens por planta, produtividade e atributos químicos do solo nas camadas de 0-10 e 10-20 cm. A adubação química influenciou os teores dos nutrientes e valores de SB, CTC, V%. A adição do pó de basalto contribuiu para aumento nos teores de Fe nas duas camadas de solo avaliadas, com incremento também de Cu e redução da V% na camada de 10-20 cm. Altura de plantas e diâmetro do coleto da soja foram influenciadas pela adição do pó de rocha, com maiores valores de altura e diâmetro de coleto observados com a adição de 2,5 Mg ha-1 de pó de basalto. A produtividade da cultura da soja foi influenciada pela adição de pó de basalto, com produtividade máxima obtida na dose de 8,3 Mg ha-1.