bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Social Media Can Shape a Protest Movement: The Cases of Egypt in 2011 and Iran in 2009
Authors: Tusa Felix
Published: September 2024

This article will explore the effect of social media and Internet-based communication on social movements. It will do this by looking at two major processes of social movements—framing and organizing—in two case studies: the protests in Egypt from December 2010 to February 2011 (during the Arab Spring), and the post-election protests in Iran in 2009 that became known as the beginning of the Green Movement. The article will use this comparison and examination to determine how computer-mediated communication (CMC) was used in Iran in 2009 and in Egypt during the Arab Spring. These examples will also reveal whether CMC is most effective in framing a protest movement or organizing it; and to what extent this usage explains the success or failure of these protest movements.
A Revolutionary Role or a Remnant of the Past? The Future of the Egyptian Journalist Syndicate after the January 25th Revolution
Authors: Berger Miriam
Published: September 2024

When the January 25th revolution swept through the streets of Cairo, the Egyptian Journalist Syndicate (EJS) remained silent. The EJS—the only journalist union permitted under the constitution—released no condemnations calling for the protection of journalists in the field, and provided no services to media workers attacked in the streets. Recalled in Egyptian journalistic lore as a fighting force for independence, the syndicate had become, by Mubarak’s fall, in the words of one prominent journalist, “hijacked”—a mere vehicle for political handouts—and isolated from real developments in the journalism field.
Two Years in Abu Dhabi: Adventures teaching journalism in the UAE during the Arab Spring
Authors: Duffy Matt J.
Published: September 2024

In the fall of 2010, before the uprisings swept across the region that winter, the topic of freedom of speech was broached in my classroom at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates. I had just started my position in Abu Dhabi as an assistant professor with the College of Communication and Media Sciences, teaching journalism mainly to female Emirati citizens in the oil-rich nation. Launched in 1998 to provide college education for the female population, Zayed University was founded on U.S. standards of education. Many of the faculty are from the United States, and the institution received U.S. accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 2008.
Report: The American University in Cairo’s Conference on Egypt and International Models of Regulation and Accountability
Authors: Visonà Mark
Published: September 2024

From unrealized legislation in Tunisia to the example of the US Federal Communications Commission, a spectrum of international examples of media regulation was presented at a conference titled “Egypt and International Models of Broadcast Regulation and Accountability.” Guest speakers from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States, Tunisia, Libya, and Morocco spoke about how media regulation works in their home countries and provided lessons for Egypt as it embarks on reform of its broadcast laws. The conference was organized by AUC’s Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism with the support of a grant from the Open Society Foundation. Although more questions were raised than answered at the February 17th conference, held at the Cairo Marriott in Zamalek, everyone agreed that any efforts toward building a viable and fair regulatory system must be overseen by a pluralistic and independent regulatory body.
GIẢI PHÁP NÂNG CAO HIỆU QUẢ PHÁT TRIỂN DU LỊCH TỈNH THANH HOÁ
Authors: Trịnh Thị Thuỳ , Trịnh Quốc Khánh
Published: September 2024

Du lịch là ngành kinh tế mũi nhọn, đã từng bước khẳng định vai trò là trụ cột trong quá trình phát triển kinh tế - xã hội của đất nước. Thanh Hoá là tỉnh có hệ thống tài nguyên du lịch đặc sắc với nhiều loại hình sản phẩm du lịch khác nhau. Trong thời gian qua, ngành du lịch đã có sự phát triển vượt bậc nhưng vẫn chưa đạt được mức kỳ vọng của địa phương. Do vậy, để ngành du lịch phát triển toàn diện, phù hợp với yêu cầu và xu thế phát triển của đất nước, thì việc tìm ra các giải pháp đồng bộ nhằm nâng cao hiệu quả phát triển du lịch tỉnh Thanh Hoá là việc làm rất quan trọng. Trong bài viết này, chúng tôi tập trung đánh giá thực trạng hiệu quả phát triển du lịch tỉnh Thanh Hoá, trên cơ sở đó, đề xuất một số giải pháp nhằm nâng cao hiệu quả phát triển du lịch tỉnh Thanh Hoá trong thời gian tới.
Strategies for Mitigating and Managing Risks in Bank Investments
Authors: Qu Kevin
Published: September 2024

This paper suggests that while studies of banking risk management often emphasize analytics and stress testing to improve risk governance, there is too little emphasis on historical case studies to generate comprehensive risk management strategies. Using numerous case studies, the paper suggests four categories of risk - market risks, credit risks, regulatory risks, and operational risks - that impact overall investment outcomes. By extensively reviewing both historic failures and historic successes, the paper highlights the importance of understanding different types of risks and adopting strategic measures to manage them effectively. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of a diversified investment portfolio to mitigate market volatility and credit exposure. Additionally, the paper provides actionable strategies for navigating regulatory complexities and operational challenges, supported by real-world case studies and practical examples. This research aims to equip investors with valuable insights and tools to optimize investment opportunities while minimizing potential risks in the banking sector.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN AKSEPTOR KB IMPLANT TENTANG EFEK SAMPING PENAMBAHAN BERAT BADAN
Authors: Malfina Ashari Via , Endimar Septiyana Meta , Rahayu Sri
Published: September 2024

Implant termasuk kontrasepsi hormonal yang penggunaanya masih di bawah kontrasepsi hormonal lain (suntik dan pil), sedangkan implant lebih praktis, daya guna lama sampai 3 tahun dengan sekali pasang, efek samping bercak (spotting), peningkatan berat badan, nyeri kepala, jerawat. Beberapa responden belum mengetahui efek samping implant seperti akseptor KB baru, faktor pendidikan, umur, pekerjaan, dan jumlah anak. Pada akseptor yang memiliki pengetahuan baik berdasarkan pengalaman, akseptor lama, pendidikan, umur, jumlah anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan Deskriptif Kuantitatif. Dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasinya seluruh akseptor KB Implant yang mengikuti safari kb. Sampel menggunakan metode Simple Random Sampling sebanyak 30 orang. Pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukan gambaran pengetahuan efek samping spotting 18 orang (60%) dalam kategori baik. Efek samping perubahan berat badan 27 orang (90,0%) dalam kategori baik. Efek samping Pusing dan sakit kepala 19 orang (63,3%) dalam kategori baik. Efek samping jerawat 23 orang (76,7%) dalam kategori baik. Cara penanganan efek samping 20 orang (66,7%) dalam kategori baik. Gambaran umum pengetahuan akseptor kb implant 22 orang (73,3%) dalam kategori baik.
GAMBARAN PERILAKU IBU NIFAS DALAM PEMBERIAN ASI DENGAN TEKNIK MENYUSUI YANG BENAR
Authors: Listiyorini Dewi , Yusnida Hera , Ayu Saputri Diah
Published: September 2024

Menurut data World Health Organization (WHO) melaporkan secara global rata-rata pemberian asi eksklusif di dunia pada tahun 2017 hanya sebesar 38% WHO menargetkan pada tahun 2025 angka pemberian asi eksklusif pada usia 6 bulan pertama kelahiran meningkat setidaknya 50% menurut UNICEF 2017 rendahnya cakupan pemberian ASI eksklusif salah satunya disebabkan kurangnya pengetahuan tentang puting susu lecet. Penelitian dilakukan di BPM Badariah Kecamatan Limau Kabupaten Tanggamus. Desain penelitian adalah deskriptif analitik. Subjek penelitian adalah seluruh ibu yang mengalami puting susu lecet sebanyak 30 orang. Dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan diperoleh sebagian besar responden berumur yaitu 20-35 tahun sebanyak 19 responden (63,3%), berpendidikan yaitu dasar sebanyak 16 responden (53,3%), tidak bekerja sebanyak 18 responden (60%, sebagian besar responden teknik menyusui salah sebanyak 18 responden (60%), sebagian besar responden putting susu lecet sebanyak 17 responden (56,7%). Hasil penelitian didapatkan ada hubungan teknik menyusui dengan kejadian puting susu lecet pada ibu nifas dengan p-value = 0,001.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG MANFAAT ASI EKSKLUSIF
Authors: Budisari Agustin , Windi Alvita Tias
Published: September 2024

ASI mengandung berbagai zat gizi yang dibutuhkan dalam  proses  pertumbuhan dan  perkembangan bayi. Tidak memberikan ASI menyumbang angka kematian bayi karena buruknya status gizi yang berpengaruh pada kesehatan bayi dan kelangsungan hidup bayi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang manfaat ASI eksklusif di BPM Cikmah Desa Datarajan Kec. Ulubelu Kab. Tanggamus. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan case control, Penelitian ini dilakukan di BPM Cikmah Desa Datarajan Kecamatan Ulubelu Kabupaten Tanggamus Provinsi Lampung pada bulan Desember 2020 dengan populasi ibu yang sedang menyusui dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 ibu menyusui. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar ibu memiliki pengetahuan baik terhadap manfaat ASI sebanyak 17 responden (56,7%). Hasil analisis didapatkan pengetahuan yang dimiliki ibu terhadap manfaat ASI eksklusif sebagian besar  memiliki pengetahuan baik. Dikarenakan ibu memiliki pengalaman menyusui sebelumnya dan pernah mengikuti sosialisasi terkait pemberian ASI yang diberikan oleh bidan pada saat hamil.
GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN IBU POSTPARTUM TENTANG PENCEGAHAN MASTITIS DI KABUPATEN TANGGAMUS PROVINSI LAMPUNG
Authors: Listiyorini Dewi , Ladunni Lubis Utama , Puri Wardana Santika , Maulita Melly
Published: September 2024

Mastitis pada ibu postpartum adalah infeksi payudara yang muncul setelah persalinan. Kondisi ini umumnya disebabkan oleh infeksi bakteri, namun juga bisa disebabkan oleh iritasi, penyumbatan saluran susu, atau tekanan berlebih pada payudara. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengetahuan ibu postpartum tentang pencegahan mastitis di Kabupaten Tanggamus. Desain penelitian ini adalah cross sectional dengan objek penelitian gambaran pengetahuan ibu postpartum tentang pencegahan mastitis di Kabupaten Tanggamus. Waktu penelitian ini pada bulan Desember sampai dengan februari 2021. Pada penelitian ini jumlah populasi seluruh ibu nifas dengan 20 responden. Analisa yang digunakan adalah Univariat. Gambaran pengetahuan ibu postpartum tentang faktor penyebab peradangan payudara (mastitis) cukup dengan 9 orang (45%) dan mayoritas frekuensi pengetahuan ibu postpartum tentang perawatan payudara sehari-hari untuk mencegah peradangan payudara (mastitis) berpengetahuan cukup dengan 10 orang (50%). Dari hasil ini, dapat disimpulkan bila pengetahuan. Ibu postpartum tentang faktor penyebab peradangan payudara (mastitis) dan perawatan payudara sehari-hari untuk mencegah peradangan payudara (mastitis) cukup baik. Selanjutnya, penelitian lebih lanjut dapat dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas program-program edukasi kesehatan yang diimplementasikan dan dampaknya terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan ibu postpartum. Kesimpulan ini diharapkan dapat memberikan landasan bagi perbaikan program dan intervensi yang bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan serta meminimalkan risiko mastitis pada ibu post partum.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Orang Tua tentang Pentingnya Vaksinasi Balita Melalui Penyuluhan di Posyandu Kenanga 1 Marga Sekampung
Authors: Suryani Rina , Rahayu Sri
Published: September 2024

Vaksinasi merupakan salah satu upaya kesehatan yang paling efektif untuk melindungi anak-anak dari berbagai penyakit menular. Namun, cakupan vaksinasi balita di Indonesia masih belum mencapai target nasional. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya pengetahuan orang tua tentang manfaat vaksin. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran orang tua tentang pentingnya vaksinasi balita melalui penyuluhan di Posyandu. Kegiatan penyuluhan ini dilakukan pada 46 responden yaitu ibu dari anak berusia 6 bulan sampai dengan 3 tahun di Peserta di Posyandu Kenanga 1 Marga Sekampung. Pengukuran tingkat pengetahuan dan kesadaran dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan dan kesadaran orang tua tentang pentingnya vaksinasi mengalami peningkatan setelah mengikuti penyuluhan. Kegiatan penyuluhan kesehatan tentang vaksinasi bagi balita dapat dilakukan secara berkelanjutan untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan masyarakat.
Prevalence of type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes using HbA1c in OGDCL Employees
Authors:   Department of Physiology, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Saleem Tahira , Fatima Khadija ,   Department of Physiology, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Majeed Farzana ,   Department of Physiology, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Shafqat Ayesha ,   Department of Physiology, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad
Published: September 2024

Objectives: A screening survey using glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as the screening tool, was conducted amid OGDCL employees across Pakistan to evaluate the occurrence of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Methodology: This study included employees aged ≥ 40 years working at OGDCL's Head Office and various Oil Fields across Pakistan, all of whom subjected to HbA1c testing. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Categorical variables were summarized as frequencies and percentages, with data presented graphically using bar charts. Chi-square tests were used to compare characteristics across three groups: non-diabetes, pre-diabetes, and diabetes. A significance level of p≤0.05 indicated significance, while p≤0.01 was considered highly significant. Results: A total of 8689 participants were recruited in our study. Out of which 66.26% were non- diabetic and the prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes was found to be 12.3% and 21.5% respectively. In our study 34.7% of the participants had family history of diabetes. In diabetic people percentage (54%) of having family history of diabetes was high as compared to the non-diabetics (29%) and pre-diabetics (32.1%) individuals which created a substantial variance between the three groups. (p=0.001) Majority 94.8% of the study participants never smoked, 3.3% were current smokers and 1.9% had history of smoking. The prevalence of current smokers was high (6.1%) in pre-diabetes as compared to the diabetes (2.0%) and non-diabetes (3.2%). A strong significant association was observed between smoking and pre-diabetes. (p=0.0001) In our study prevalence of hypertension among pre-diabetes and diabetes was 21% and 20% respectively. (p=0.738) The majority 57.8% of the participants in our study was overweight and the prevalence of obese was 10.7%. (p=0.001) Conclusions: In OGDCL, there is much higher incidence of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes as was previously thought. Comprehensive approaches are required to be established to integrate screening, prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes both at primary and secondary health care levels, at Head Office and Oil Fields. This is necessary not only for intensification of the workout put but also to cut down the medical budget.
Association of Peripheral Pro-inflammatory Cytokines with Depressed Suicidal Patients: A Hospital-based, Cross-sectional Study
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Muneer Athar , Saghir Hina ,   Department of Medicine, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Zahoor Ambreen ,   Department of Medicine, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Tariq Mariam ,   Department of Medicine, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Tahir Farida ,   Department of Medicine, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Ahmed Waqar ,   Department of Medicine, HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad
Published: September 2024

Background: Acute-phase reactants, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), along with pro-inflammatory cytokines like interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), exhibit elevated levels in the peripheral bloodstream during acute mood episodes. In both major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, instances of suicidal behavior, encompassing suicidal idealization and self-harm attempts, are linked to intensified depressive exacerbation. This study investigates the correlation between pro-inflammatory markers in patients experiencing major depressive episodes (MDE) with or without inclinations toward suicidal tendencies. Methods: The study comprised a sample of 75 outpatients categorized into three equally sized groups. These groups consisted of patients experiencing major depressive episodes with accompanying suicidal behavior, individuals undergoing MDE without any indications of suicidal tendencies, and a control group of mentally healthy individuals. Pertinent demographic information was gathered, and levels of pro-inflammatory markers, namely CRP, IL-6, and IL-1β, were quantified in the serum. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22. Results: Through bi variate analysis, it was observed that all three markers exhibited a noteworthy correlation with the subgroup experiencing MDE alongside suicidality (Pearson correlation coefficient ≤ 0.01). However, this correlation was not evident within the MDE subgroup lacking suicidal tendencies. Utilizing a one-sample t-test, it was established that both MDE groups displayed a substantial association (with a two-tailed significance level of ≤ 0.01) with the inflammatory biomarkers. Notably, the mean difference in biomarker levels was considerably more pronounced in the subgroup characterized by suicidality. Conclusion: Suicidal behavior, encompassing both ideation and attempts, exhibits an independent association with a pro-inflammatory state, irrespective of the severity of the linked depression. This relationship warrants further investigation to identify reliable biomarkers to enhance prediction and facilitate more effective management of suicidal behavior.
Aktualisasi Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Islam Wasathiyyah Dalam Perspektif kitab Ayyuhal Walad
Authors: Yusril Muhamad , Cahyadi Ani
Published: September 2024

Abstrak
Aktualisasi nilai islam wasathiyyah mempunyai peran strategis dalam menangkal intolerasi di indonesia melalui penerapan nila-nilai islam wasathiyyah dalam kitab Ayyuhal Wallad, nilai wasathiyah yang inin diterapkan, dan pengembangan pendidikan wasathiyyah. Maka dari itu artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan konsep, jenis-jenis nilai wasathiyyah dalam kitab ayyuhal walad, dan strategi pengembangannya. Tulisan ini menggunakan metode liberary research yaitu dengan menggali kekayaan data dari berbagai literatur, baik primer maupun sekunder yang berasal dari buku, jurnal, dan literatur lain sesuai dengan fokus kajian. Dari beberapa literatur dalam hasil dan pembahasan, pendidikan wasatiyyah merupakan pendidikan yang mengedepankan sikap toleransi, keadilan, dan keseimbangan disemua lini kehidupan. Nilai-nilai wasatiyyah yang harus diaktualisasikan dalam sebuah lemabaga seperti tawassut (jalan tengah), tawazun (seimbang), i'tidal (keadilan), tasamuh (toleransi), musawah (egaliter), syura (konsultasi), ishlah (reformasi), alawiyat (prioritas), tahaddhur (berperadaban), wathaniyah wa muwathani (nation-state), dan wudwatiyah (inovatif). Langkah-langkah preventif atau persuasif menanggulangi dan membendung kejadian-kejadian bentrok berlatar agama seharusnya semakin diperkuat. Mulai dari gerakan terkecil pada level keluarga, pendidikan, dan dalam skala besar berupa penguatan kebijakan yang diinisiasi oleh pemerintah
Kata Kunci: Wasathiyah, Modernisme, Aktualisasi, Ayyuhal Walad
Teleology and Educational Theory in Greenland: Contributing to a Theory of Change for The Good School
Authors: Søndergaard Per Lykke
Published: September 2024

This article aims to explore what can be done to ensure that fewer children and young people in Greenland opt out of education. In doing so, I hope to contribute to the debate on a theory of change for the Atuarfitsialak educational reform, also known as “The Good School.”1 The assumption behind the article is that prominent Greenlandic intellectuals are correct in their assessment that the main reason why children and young people drop out of secondary school is that the school—as a system—is still too Danish and does not reflect the Inuit traditional form of knowledge. Furthermore, the article asserts that there is a connection between the Inuit worldview and teleology in the Aristotelian sense, and that the problem with the school system is to be understood as a conflict between the dominant scientistic form of knowledge and other forms of knowledge. The article then discusses the basis for a theory of educational didactics that pursues a non-hierarchical approach to diverse forms of knowledge, including teleology.
“Greenlandicness” and Nation Building in Kalaallit Nunaat
Authors: Thomsen Robert Christian
Published: September 2024

Greenland is in the process of full de-colonization and is moving towards independence as the first Inuit nation-state. This trajectory, which is influenced by a widespread sense of nationhood, appears to set Greenland apart from other Inuit communities in the Arctic. This article investigates the nature and role of understandings of “Greenlandicness” in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), as well as their effects on contemporary nation building and visions for a future independent Greenland. It explores past and current debates about collective identity in Greenland by analysing political discourses as expressed in mass and social media, Inatsisartut debates and official documents, and various statements by politicians, parties, and Naalakkersuisut. The discourse analysis is inspired by Wetherell and Potter’s social psychology approach to identity analysis, including their understanding of “interpretative repertoires” (1988). The article concludes that although Indigeneity remains one source of the perception of the inherent right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination, the stronger current in Greenland politics and collective identification is one of classical (European) nationalism. Further, it finds that a number of discursive repertoires exist, which can be thematically labelled: Kalaallit Indigenous nationalism, pan-Inuit Indigenism, post- and de-colonialism, (post-)modernism, traditionalism, and ethnic and civic nationalism.
Summertime Politics: Cultural Resurgence, Resource Sovereignty, and the Aasivik Movement
Authors: Norman David W.
Published: September 2024

WhileHome Rulenegotiations between Kalaallit Nunaat and Denmark were underway, the Aasivik summer festivals, founded in 1976, proposed an alternative model of collective politics. Borrowing its name from a term for historical gathering sites, the modern Aasivik movement hosted debates on a wide range of topics, bringing political activity into settlements and camps. Although Aasivik’s influence on Kalaallit Nunaat’s political history has been widely recognized, the movement’s theoretical complexity has gone largely unacknowledged. In this article, I discuss several key episodes from the festival’s first decade, emphasizing how Aasivik mobilized cultural heritage as a means of responding to social inequalities introduced by Danish colonial rule. First, I outline Aasivik’s roots in local and global Indigenous decolonial movements and describe how these influences led activists to analyze topics such as dispossession, labor, Marxist thought, and collective land access in the festival’s early debates and public statements. I then examine how the presence of customary performance and avant-garde theater at several Aasiviit intersected with the movement’s political positions, focusing on the activities of the Tuukkaq Theater and the revitalization of uaajeerneq (mask dancing). Finally, I discuss the significance of Aasivik’s land-based model of politics for contemporary debates in Indigenous critical theory.
Exploring Maternalism: Brigitte Bardot, Baby Seals, and Contemporary Hegemonies of the Female Hero
Authors: Frenette Arielle , Desbiens Caroline , Christensen Julia , Gagnon Justine
Published: September 2024

Imperial tales of heroic exploration have had long-lasting effects on the construction of colonial landscapes and of hegemonies of masculinity centered on whiteness, physical strength, and endurance. This paper examines the renewal of such heroic polar explorer narratives in recent times, and how recurring stories tend to re-create as well as produce new hegemonies around gender and race. Through a case study of the expedition of Brigitte Bardot on the Canadian ice shield in 1977 with the intent of saving baby seals, this paper looks at neocolonial implications of a contemporary polar expedition narrative as told by a female “hero”. We argue that BB’s story is “maternalist” in that it is symbolically benevolent but reaffirms colonial authority on Inuit lands and practices based on a discourse of moral virtue and emotional care. Interestingly, the framing of seal pups as “babies” has constructed the act of sealing as gendered and motherhood as an important standpoint for both anti-sealing activism and Inuit pro-sealing resistance.
The Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Health System: A Holistic, Strength-based, and Health-promoting Model from and for Inuit Communities
Authors: Healey Akearok Gwen Katheryn , Mearns Ceporah L. , Mike Nancy E.
Published: September 2024

Public health models are important frameworks for guiding public health action. Although numerous public health models are found in the literature, a dearth of models focus on the health paradigms of Indigenous communities, globally, yet no models are derived from Inuit health perspectives and knowledge. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an all-encompassing term that refers to Inuit knowledge and practices across time. Using a mixed-method, narrative analysis approach, the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Health System Model has emerged as a holistic, trauma- and resilience-informed, strength-based, and community-grounded public health model. This model can serve as a guide for systems change as well as public health interventions, health programs, clinical services, patient-oriented research, health human-resource modeling, and health policy for Inuit communities.
A Igreja e o Espírito Santo no Catecismo Maior de Martinho Lutero
Authors: Zak Lubomir
Published: September 2024

O estudo oferece uma leitura aprofundada com relação a concepção de Lutero sobre a relação da Igreja e o Espírito Santo. A ênfase é colocada na ideia luterana da absoluta dependência da Igreja das ações do Espírito, articulada no interior do quadro trinitário da teologia da justificação pela fé. Por meio da análise do Catecismo Maior, em particular, do comentário ao terceiro artigo do Credo, o estudo destaca a originalidade da abordagem de Lutero sobre o tema em questão. Esta abordagem comporta interpretar a ligação entre a Igreja e o Espírito, a eclesiologia e a pneumatologia na perspectiva de uma original teologia da Revelação. Esta perspectiva coloca em evidência a Igreja como uma “realidade complexa”, sempre em transformação graças ao agir da Trindade, por meio do qual, no Espírito, a Palavra eterna do Criador se torna presente na comunidade santa.
Underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution scheme based on imperfect measurement basis choice
Authors: Wu Xiao-Dong , Huang Duan ,   School of Management, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou 350118 , China,   School of Electronic Information, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
Published: September 2024

Measurement basis choice is an essential step in the underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution system based on homodyne detection. However, in practice, finite bandwidth of analog-to-digital converter on the receiver’s side is limited, which can result in defects in the measurement basis choice. That is, the receiver cannot accurately modulate the corresponding phase angle on the phase modulator for measurement basis choice to implement homodyne detection. The imperfect measurement basis choice will introduce extra excess noise, which affects the security of underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution scheme. To solve this problem, we propose an underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution scheme based on imperfect measurement basis choice, and analyze the influence of imperfect measurement basis choice on the performance of underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution system in detail. The research results indicate that the extra excess noise introduced by imperfect measurement basis choice can reduce the secret key rate and maximum transmission distance of the underwater Gaussian modulated quantum key distribution, thus reducing the security of the system. In order to achieve reliable underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution, we quantitatively analyze the extra excess noise introduced by choosing the imperfect measurement basis and obtain its security limit. Besides, we also consider the influence of different seawater depths on the security limit of the proposed scheme, effectively solving the security risks caused by the imperfect measurement basis choice. Furthermore, for the proposed scheme, we consider not only its asymptotic security case but also its composable security case, and the performance curves obtained in the latter are tighter than that achieved in the former. The proposed scheme aims to promote the practical process of underwater continuous variable quantum key distribution system and provide theoretical guidance for accurately evaluating the water channel parameters in underwater communication of global quantum communication networks.
Performance of adjustable multilayer film based on radiation cooling and electrochromism
Authors: Wang Yu-Xiao , Cheng Ze-Shuai , Jiang Ke-Yang , Wei Lin-Yang , Li Xiu-Ming ,   School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
Published: September 2024

Energy and environmental challenges caused by the excessive consumption of fossil fuels are major concerns worldwide, and the use of automotive air conditioning can increase total fuel consumption by 10% to 30%, thereby exacerbating these problems. To reduce the energy consumption for automotive air conditioning, a multilayer-film design based on radiative cooling and electrochromic modulation is proposed for regulating the temperature inside vehicles. The designed multilayer-film not only passively realizes temperature drop but also actively regulates the entry of solar radiation, which can help the vehicle air conditioning system to adjust the interior temperature autonomously. To verify its effectiveness, a film-applied empty box device is designed for radiometric temperature measurement. Experimental results indicate that the maximum interior temperature drop of the multilayer film increases by approximately 9.8 ℃ compared with that of single-layer films in the sunlight irradiation, and dynamic temperature regulation of about 4.6 ℃ can be achieved by adjusting the transmittance of the multilayer film. To study the environmental adaptability of the multilayer film, experiments are conducted on an outdoor film-applied device during the summer and winter in Shenyang, China (\begin{document}$\rm 41^\circ44'N, 123^\circ39'E$\end{document}), the place which is characterized by a typical temperate continental climate. Results indicate that under high temperature conditions of 30–40 ℃ in summer, the maximum internal temperature drop of the multilayer film reaches 12.9 ℃; while under low temperature conditions of 0–15 ℃ in autumn and winter, the maximum internal temperature drop is only 1.9 ℃, preventing the interior temperature from being too low. In addition, the maximum interior temperature drop increases with the solar radiation intensity and ambient temperature increasing. Therefore, the proposed multilayer-film design, with its potential for temperature self-regulation, provides a promising solution for reducing energy consumption and improving passenger comfort.
An n-dimensional discrete hyperchaotic system and its application in audio encryption
Authors: Zhou Shuang , Yin Yan-Li , Wang Shi-Yu , Zhang Ying-Qian ,   School of Mathematical Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China,   Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College, Zhangzhou 363105, China,   Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, 43900, Malaysia
Published: September 2024

Discrete chaotic system, as a pseudo-random signal source, plays a very important role in realizing secure communication. However, many low-dimensional chaotic systems are prone to chaos degradation. Therefore, many scholars have studied the construction of high-dimensional chaotic systems. However, many existing algorithms for constructing high-dimensional chaotic systems have relatively high time complexity and relatively complex structures. To solve this problem, this paper explores an n-dimensional discrete hyperchaotic system with a simple structure. Firstly, the n-dimensional discrete hyperchaotic system is constructed by using sine function and power function and simple operations. Then, it is theoretically analyzed based on Jacobian matrix method that the system can have the positive Lyapunov exponents. Next, the algorithm time complexity, sample entropy, correlation dimension and other indexes are compared with those of the existing methods. The experimental results show that our system has a simple structure, high complexity and good algorithm time complexity. Therewith, a six-dimensional chaotic system is chosen as an example, and the phase diagram, bifurcation diagram, Lyapunov expnonents, complexity and other characteristics of the system are analyzed. The results show that the proposed system has good chaotic characteristics. Moreover, to show the application of the proposed system, we apply it to audio encryption. According to this system, we combine it with the XOR operation and true random numbers to explore a novel method of one-cipher audio encryption. Through experimental simulation, compared with some existing audio encryption algorithms, this algorithm can satisfy various statistical tests and resist various common attacks. It is also validated that the proposed system can be effectively applied to the field of audio encryption.
Sandy loam soil maintains better physicochemical parameters and more abundant beneficial microbiomes than clay soil in Stevia rebaudiana cultivation
Authors: Xu Xinjuan , Luo Qingyun , Zhang Ningnan , Wu Yingxia , Wei Qichao , Huang Zhongwen , Dong Caixia
Published: September 2024

Depending on the texture of soil, different physicochemical and microbiological parameters are characterized, and these characteristics are influenced by crop cultivation. Stevia, a popular zero-calorie sweetener crop, is widely cultivated around the world on various soil textures. Sandy loam and clay soil show great differences in physicochemical and biological parameters and are often used for Stevia cultivation. To understand the effects of Stevia cultivation on soil physicochemical and biological features, we investigated the changes of physicochemical and microbiological parameters in sandy loam and clay soil following Stevia cultivation. This study was carried out through different physiological and biochemical assays and microbiomic analysis. The results indicated that the sandy loam soil had significantly lower pH and higher nutrient content in the rhizosphere and bulk soils after the Stevia cultivation. The sandy loam soil maintained higher bacterial diversity and richness than the clay soil after Stevia harvest. Beneficial bacteria such as Dongia, SWB02, Chryseolinea, Bryobacter and Devosia were enriched in the sandy loam soil; however, bacteria such as RB41, Haliangium and Ramlibacter, which are unfavorable for nutrient accumulation, predominated in clay soil. Redundancy analysis indicated that the variation in the composition of bacterial community was mainly driven by soil pH, organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, and microbial biomass phosphorus. This study provides a deeper understanding of physicochemical and microbiological changes in different soil textures after Stevia cultivation and guidance on fertilizer management for Stevia rotational cultivation.
Comparative analysis of radiological outcomes among cephalomedullary nails: helical, screw and winged screw
Authors: Vahabi Arman , Dastan Ali Engin , Kilicli Bunyamin , Aljasim Omar , Gunay Huseyin , Ozkayin Nadir , Aktuglu Kemal
Published: September 2024

Objective

Cephalomedullary nails (CMN) are implants with a high success rate in the surgical treatment of trochanteric fractures. The aim of this study is to compare the radiological outcomes and mechanical complications of femoral trochanteric fractures treated with three different CMNs.

Methods

Intertrochanteric fractures in patients aged 50 years and older treated with CMN between January 2016 and December 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. A total of 158 cases meeting the criteria were included to final analysis. Cases were divided into three groups based on the type of nail used (helical blade: group 1, n = 54; screw: group 2, n = 53; winged screw: group 3, n = 51). Demographic characteristics, mechanical complications, reduction quality, tip-apex distances (TAD) and Cleveland zones were compared between the groups. Femoral neck shortening, varus collapse, lag sliding, changes in abductor length were compared between study groups. Factors affecting mechanical complications were also analyzed.

Results

Study groups were homogenic in terms of demographic characteristics, fracture type and reduction quality. Regarding mechanical complications, no statistically significant difference was found between groups. All three implants had similar outcomes on femoral neck shortening, varus collapse and lag sliding. Pooled analysis of 158 cases showed that mechanical complications increase as the quality of reduction decreases (p = 0.000) same applies when TAD alters from the desired range (p = 0.025) and with non-optimally implanted blade according to Cleveland zones (p = 0, 000).

Conclusion

The radiological outcomes and mechanical complications of helical blade, screw type blade and winged screw type blade proximal femoral nails are similar in selected group. Regardless of the device type, it is necessary to obtain high reduction quality, obtain TAD within described range and optimally place the blade according to Cleveland Zones to reduce the failure rate and avoid complications.
Morphological Evaluation of Infraorbital Canal and its Relation with Surrounding Structures Utilising CBCT: An Observational Study
Authors: Lokam Janeswari , Koneru Jyothirmai , Reddy Reddy Sudhakara , Tatapudi Ramesh , Chinnamurthy Bhargavi , Budumuru Ramesh Kumar
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Infraorbital nerve is the largest and terminal branch of the maxillary nerve. A lack of knowledge of variations in its course, such as Infraorbital Canal Protrusion (ICP)-which refers to the extension of the nerve from the infraorbital foramen into the maxillary sinus, could lead to iatrogenic injuries during procedures of the maxilla and antrum. Aim: To analyse and determine the morphometric variations of the infraorbital canal and its association with nearby structures utilising Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology at Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. The data obtained was between November 2019 to May 2023, during which 114 CBCT scans {228 Infra Orbital Canal (IOC)} were analysed retrospectively. IOC was divided into type 1, type 2 and type 3 Measurements taken for type 3 infraorbital canals included the distance from the IOC to the Infraorbital Rim (IOR), the horizontal distance from the IOC to the long axis of the canine, the maximum length of the nerve protruding into the sinus, and the maximum distance from the center of the canal to the roof of the sinus. The association between the types of infraorbital canals and variations in adjacent anatomical structures was evaluated using independent sample t-tests, Fisher’s-exact test, One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson’s Chi-square test. Results: Out of 228 IOC types, 78 were classified as type 1, 23 as type 2, and 13 as type 3 on the right side and 73 were type 1 , 36 were type 2, 5 were type 3 on the left-side. Type 1 was higher in number both females and males on both sides, followed by type 2. The mean horizontal distance from IOC to the long axis of the canine {(IOC-Long axis of canine (LCR)} was statistically significant across different types on both the right and left-sides. The prevalence of Haller cells, mucosal thickening, pneumatisation of the middle concha, and maxillary sinus septa was present in 31 (27.19%), 44 (38.6%), 41 (36%), and 29 (25.4%) of the 114 individuals, respectively. Conclusion: A preoperative 3D assessment of IOC is crucial to preventing surgical complications by identifying potential anatomical variations, thereby minimise iatrogenic injuries.
A Study on the Socio-economic Factors Influencing Women’s Involvement in SHG Programmes in Ambedkar Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Deepshikha Km. , Supriya  , Gautam Sandeep , Gopal Monmath , Pratap Avinash , Yadav Deep Narayan
Published: September 2024

In the present paper, an attempt has been made to understand the socio-economic conditions of the SHG members and factors determining women’s participation in the SHG programme, utilizing pre-structured and pre-tested schedules to collect information from Ambekar Nagar district. Employed proportionate random sampling as well as purposive technique, 120 respondents were selected from two blocks i.e., Akbarpur and Bhiti based on higher number of SHGs. The data were analyzed with the help of suitable statistical tools like percentage, mean and binary probit models, to find the factors that effect the women’s participation in SHG programme. Results revealed that 40% of the respondents were illiterate, with the remainder having varying levels of education, predominantly at the primary level. Family size was primarily medium (5-6 members), and landholdings averaged 1.4 hectares, reflecting a predominantly agricultural setting. Livestock ownership, particularly buffaloes and goats, contributed significantly to household livelihoods. The study employed a probit regression model to analyze the determinants of women’s participation in SHGs, with factors such as age, family size, landholding, education, and net non-farm income examined. The results indicated that age and net non-farm income were statistically significant in influencing participation, with older women and those with higher non-farm income being less likely to engage in SHGs. Conversely, larger family size positively impacted participation. The findings suggest that rural development initiatives should prioritize younger women, expand education opportunities, and promote farm-based income generation to enhance SHG participation and, consequently, women's empowerment.
Screening of Germplasm Accessions for Breeding Programme Specific to Mulberry Fruit Production
Authors: C Sushmitha , Chikkalingaiah  , J S Sapna , R Anusha
Published: September 2024

The present study evaluates the screening of germplasm accession for breeding programme specific with mulberry fruit production. Mulberry plants are heterozygous species due to their wide range of character differences and capacity to adapt to cross-pollination in the absence of inter-specific reproductive barriers. Since every plant in a natural population is unique, it is challenging to compile data and conduct research on how various edaphic conditions affect the expression of genotypic features in order to assess variations. In lieu of this known diversity for posterity, the collection of mulberry genotypes from diverse genetic sources, their conservation, evaluation and consequent documentation is of prime importance. In the present study, 71 mulberry accessions were characterized for morphology, reproductive and 37 fruit parameters. Based on multiple trait analysis, 14 top performing accessions viz., Mysore local, MI-11 and MI-012, ME-182, S-34, S-1635, MI-143, MI-47, MI-04, MI-79, Srinagar local, MI-231, China white, MI-07, MI-524, M. laevigata, M5, C-20, ME-224, MI-231, ME-185, ME-65, China white were identified. These accessions could serve as resources for further evaluation aimed at trait-specific crop improvement.
Turbidity Removal from Sullage Wastewater Using Musa paradisiaca Peels as a Natural Coagulant
Authors: Kanyimbo Elisha , Njewa Joel B. , Mwase Emmanuel Goomzy
Published: September 2024

The use of inorganic commercial coagulants for water and wastewater clarification has been linked to the prevalence of human health and environmental issues. Natural coagulants are currently being explored as an alternative option for replacing synthetic coagulants. This present study, examines the use of   Musa paradisiaca peels as a natural based coagulant for turbidity reduction in sullage wastewater. Musa paradisiaca peels, alum and blended were used in the study as coagulants for sullage wastewater clarification. The blended coagulant was prepared by combining the Alum and Musa paradisiaca peel powder in a ratio of 1:1. The sullage wastewater used in the study had an initial concentration of 151.8 NTU and was sourced within the University premises. The batch experimental procedure to examine the effectiveness of the natural coagulant was used. The study results show that the highest turbidity removal was for alum, blended, and coagulant, from 151.8 to 1.1 NTU, 151.8 to 14.43 NTU, and 151.8 to 29.32 NTU respectively. The maximum results for the effect of contact time on the rate of turbidity removal were attained at 6 h for all coagulants. The effect of natural coagulant performance on pH medium has indicated that it favours the acidic solution. The results obtained in this study recommend the efficiency and value of Musa paradisiaca peels as coagulant. The use of Musa paradisiaca peels as a natural coagulant offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the treatment of sullage wastewater. The use of Musa paradisiaca as a natural coagulant provides an alternative solution for replacing synthetic coagulants and overcomes health challenges associated with its usage, offers water treatment at low cost and reduces environmental issues associated with agri-food waste disposal, thereby promoting sustainable waste management.
S-Prime Graph of S-meet Semilattice
Authors: C V Mythily , D Kalamani
Published: September 2024

In this paper, the S-prime ideal in a lattice \(\mathfrak{L}\) is introduced where S is the meet subset of \(\mathfrak{L}\). Also, it isshown that the prime ideal of \(\mathfrak{L}\) is an S-prime ideal of \(\mathfrak{L}\) and studied with suitable examples. Further, theS-prime ideal \(\mathfrak{I}\)\(\mathfrak{s}\) of S-meet semilattice Ls is introduced. Finally, a new graph called S-prime graph of S-meet semilattice is defined and their topological measures are generalized.