bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pendampingan Administrasi Bimbingan Konseling dalam Mendukung Layanan Bimbingan Konseling di SMPN 7 Muaro Jambi
Authors: Hamdi Muhamad , Pitriyani Pitriyani
Published: June 2024

Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan yang merupakan titik tolak dilakukannya program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ditemukan masih banyak guru BK mengeluhkan terkait administrasi Bimbingan Konseling (BK) di sekolah, hal tersebut dikarenakan kesulitan guru melakukan manajemen waktu yang kerap kali berbenturan dengan kegiatan sekolah, pengetahuan yang minim, dan terbatasnya ketersediaan sumber daya pendukung lainnya akibatnya adminstrasi BK dihadirkan untuk keperluan administrasi kedinasan saja, tujuan pengabdian ini yaitu pertama meningkatkan pemahaman guru BK terkait administrasi BK di sekolah diantaranya 1. Administrasi evaluasi dan analisis BK, 2. Administrasi home visit, 3. Administrasi ijin peserta didik, 4. Administrasi alih tangan kasuss, 5. Administrasi konferensi kasuss, 6. Administrasi laiseg dan laijapen, 7. Administrasi lapelprog, 8. Administrasi laporan BK kelompok, dan 9. Administrasi laporan konseling individu. Kedua meningkatkan keterampilan guru BK dalam mengoperasikan administrasi BK sesuai kebutuhan dan peruntukannya. Metode yang digunakan yaitu workshop dengan Teknik ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi, dan praktik, hasil kegiatan PPM menunjukkan bahwa. Pertama Pelaksanaan kegiatan PPM ini dapat membantu meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan guru bimbingan dan konseling terkait administrasi BK dalam mendukung layanan BK di sekolah
Klauselkontrolle im slowakischen Verbrauchervertragsrecht
Authors: Dobrovodský Róbert
Published: June 2024

The article deals with clause control in Slovakian consumer contract law and its development after the ratification of the Association Agreement. The amendment of the Civil Code and the adoption of the new Commercial Code led to changes in private law that primarily strengthened private autonomy and freedom of contract. In addition, restrictions on private autonomy in consumer contracts were introduced to ensure consumer protection and prevent discrimination. The Civil Code serves as the central norm of Slovakian consumer contract law and defines consumer contracts and the terms consumer and entrepreneur. It also deals with specific clauses in consumer contracts that are subject to judicial review, including the prohibition of clauses and the obligation of entrepreneurs to refrain from using them. The provisions regulate, for example, unauthorised clauses that restrict the rights of consumers or constitute unreasonable conditions. In addition, content control is explained with regard to the appropriateness of the content of contractual terms, the main subject matter of the contract, and the appropriateness of price and consideration. Overall, the article shows how Slovak consumer contract law, based on the Civil Code, strengthens private autonomy and freedom of contract, but at the same time provides for restrictions to protect consumers from disadvantages and to ensure fair conditions in consumer contracts.
On the Universal Realizability Problem: New Results
Authors: I. Julio Ana , L. Soto Ricardo
Published: June 2024

Let Λ=λ1…λn be a list of complex numbers. Λ is said to be realizable if there is a nonnegative matrix with spectrum Λ. The list Λ is said to be universally realizable UR if it is realizable for each possible Jordan canonical form JCF allowed by Λ. The problem of determining the universal realizability of Λ is called universal realizability problem URP. The first results concerning URP (formerly called nonnegative inverse elementary divisors problem) are due to H. Minc and they establish that if Λ is the spectrum of a diagonalizable positive matrix, then Λ is UR. In this chapter, we introduce new results that contain extensions of Minc’s results and that allow us to show the universal realizability of lists of complex numbers not positively realizable. We also prove new universal realizability criteria and structured universal realizability criteria.
Disease Diagnosis in Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze): Challenges and the Way Forward
Authors: Devi Sinniah Ganga , Mahadevan Niranjan
Published: June 2024

Derived from the Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze plant, tea is the most widely consumed natural beverage in the world. Tea is a perennial woody plant. Monoculturing tea on a large scale makes it susceptible to many perennial and seasonal diseases. The leaves, stems, and roots of tea plants are susceptible to fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens. Tea is predominantly grown in Asian and African regions; hence, conventional methods including symptomology and signs, and microbiological and microscopic methods are mainly used in disease diagnosis and pathogen identification. Accurate and rapid identification of diseases and pathogens is imperative for the sustainability of tea plantations. Thus, the technological advancement in plant disease diagnosis also embraces the global tea industry. This chapter discusses new technological advances in tea disease diagnosis, focusing on molecular biological methods, whole genome sequencing, and remote sensing and image analysis methods. Further, it highlights the challenges in disease diagnosis as a perennial woody plant and pins down available opportunities that could be successfully adopted to overcome the issues.
Encryption Scheme for the Security of Digital Images Based on Josephus Traversal and Chaos Theory
Authors: Lone Manzoor
Published: June 2024

A synergistic approach based on the Josephus traversal and chaos theory is suggested for the security of digital images. To encrypt the digital images, a combination of the Josephus Traversal principle and the 2-dimensional Hénon map is employed for the secure transmission of digital data. The two distinct key matrices are used in the Josephus principle to cause bit-level shuffling throughout the image. These two distinct key matrices are effectively formed by the chaotic streams generated by the two-dimensional Hénon map. The system becomes more unpredictable because the Josephus traversal employs a different key set for every individual pixel to scramble it at the bit level. Moreover, the image is shuffled and diffused at the pixel level using the same streams produced by chaotic structure. The test images are used to determine the strength of the suggested system. The numerical results and comparative findings of the various quality parameters such as key space, information entropy, correlation coefficient, histogram analysis, differential attack indicators (NPCR and UACI) verify the strength of the encryption system. The acceptable key space, numerical values of entropy approaches to ideal value, correlation coefficient values close to 0, and satisfactory results of theoretical value tests verify the robustness of the employed scheme to resist various types of cryptanalytical attacks.
Publication Pattern and Research Assessment of Cyber Security: A Bibliometric Study
Authors: Ali Suhaib , Mushtaq Muzamil
Published: June 2024

In today’s digital age, where technology shapes our lives, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. As technology advances, the need for cyber security becomes crucial to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive data. The study conducted a bibliometric analysis to examine cyber security literature from 2013 to 2022 published in the Scopus database, indexing 5600 documents. Employing tables, graphs, and charts, the analysis reveals key findings: Lingfeng Wang from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the most prolific author, followed by Taha Selim Ustun and Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo. IEEE Access leads in the journal analysis, followed by “Computers and Security” and “Sensors.” The peak publication year is 2022, with 2013 as the least productive. The USA is the most prolific country, followed by China, UK, and India. Top affiliations include the King Abdulaziz University, Deakin University, and Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The study also reveals the open-access availability of literature in different categories. Overall, analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of cyber security literature, emphasizing key authors, journals, affiliations, countries, years, literature availability in open access, and publication trends.
Bibliometric Analysis of Dubious Research
Authors: Asif Khan Muhammad , Farid Humaira , Ali Imtiaz
Published: June 2024

Retracted papers are scientific or scholarly works officially withdrawn by the publisher or journal after their initial publication. The primary goal of retractions is to rectify the literature and alert readers about articles containing substantially flawed or erroneous content or data, or due to ethical concerns, rendering reported findings and conclusions unreliable. Retraction notices are typically issued for various reasons, including scientific misconduct, genuine mistakes, or problems with peer review. This chapter provides a systematic analysis of the dubious research identified in the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis was conducted on dubious research to assess the magnitude and influence of the questionable work on the pool of knowledge. The contingency matrix between countries and Web of Science categories of retracted papers reveals correlations between certain domains and the countries. To counter this growing tendency, a multi-pronged approach is essential. Robust policies, vigilant watchdogs, and targeted interventions by institutions are necessary to uphold the integrity of scholarly literature. Academia cannot afford to remain silent in the face of this threat to its credibility.
Saying and Writing in Multilingual Drama Workshops: Some Teachings in Theatrical or Performative Experiences
Authors: Vazquez de Castro Isabel , Munoz Medina Maite
Published: June 2024

Mainly used to teach a second language or internationally valued language in an academic curriculum, drama workshops are also used to improve the language spoken in a new country. On many occasions, students are academic pupils who are also first or second-generation migrants settled in a new country with a multilingual profile. This is often the case for students of the UPEC, Université de Paris Est- Créteil, in France. This is a 6-year long experience of multilingual workshops developed in the UPEC, producing more than twenty original 20-minute performances and written plays. This performative pedagogy is Francisco Varela’s enaction paradigm (1993). Also known as embodied cognition or situated cognition, enaction deals with human productions—even specific ones, such as language—by studying the neurological and biological basis of subjective and individual phenomena in an ecological context. Held in a multilingual context, the workshops explore sensitive experiences. In fact, through theater, we uncovered or rediscovered biological tracks as the neurological basis of communication. Our expression involved both individuals and cultural trends: by sharing stories during the multilingual and multicultural workshops.
Efficacy of Intralesional Methotrexate Injection versus Triamcinolone Acetonide in Nail Psoriasis: A-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Nathania Stephanie , Adriani Malik Diah , Muslimin Muslimin , Hardian Hardian
Published: June 2024

Introducion: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can affect many parts of the body. Psoriatic involvement of the nail bed or nail matrix results in nail psoriasis that is common. Patients with psoriatic nails have impaired quality of life due to the appearance of nails, and significant morbidity and functional impairments may arise in large cases. The management of nail psoriasis is challenging because it is usually time-consuming with unsure outcomes. The existing evidences suggest that intralesional injection are particularly effective for nail psoriasis. Current studies provide recommendations on the intralesional injection technique, recommending an optimal concentration of methotrexate (MTX), triamcinolone acetonide (TA), and cyclosporine but the comparison of these treatment was still limited. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intralesional injections of MTX compared with TA in treating nail psoriasis using Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) score. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed using EBSCOhost, Scopus, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Elsevier Clinical Key, Cochrane library, ClinicalTrials.gov subgroups terms: “intralesional methotrexate injections for nail psoriasis”, “intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections for nail psoriasis” and “NAPSI Score”. Three studies were included in the qualitative synthesis and meta-analysis. Results: The overall SMD in NAPSI scores after administration of intralesional injection of MTX and TA was -0.213±0.232 (95% CI = -0.667 to 0.241). The Q statistic value was -0.921 (p=0.357), indicating the insignificant difference in the effectiveness of both therapies. Conclusion: Both MTX and TA were effective in treating nail psoriasis based on the reduction of NAPSI score.
Efficacy of Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser for Classic Kaposi’s Sarcoma: A Dermoscopic Study
Authors: Bostancı Seher , Aygun Alızada Merve , Farabi Banu , Akay Bengu Nisa
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Classic Kaposi’s sarcoma (CKS) is a chronic and indolent skin tumor. Because CKS has a low mortality rate but can have a significant impact on quality of life, it is important to choose safe, long-term treatments with minimal side effects. Objectives: The aim was to assess the efficacy of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser therapy in treating CKS based on clinical and dermoscopic observations. Methods: Forty-two nodular lesions from three CKS patients (stage 4) were treated using a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser with a spot size ranging from 3 to 7 mm, a fluence of 200–250 j/cm2, and a pulse duration lasting between 10 and 20 milliseconds in one or two sessions. Patients were photographed clinically and dermoscopically before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and at 1, 6, and 12 months after the procedure. Results: All participants displayed significant clinical and dermoscopic improvements, and all lesions healed within 2–3 weeks, resulting in only minor atrophic scars. No instance of recurrence was found among any of the patients during the 1-year follow-up. Conclusions: Nd:YAG laser therapy may prove to be an effective therapeutic alternative for both early and advanced-stage CKS, specifically in instances of stubborn cutaneous lesions or patients receiving systemic therapy. The treatment results in quick improvement, typically within 2–3 weeks, and is well tolerated. Nd:YAG laser therapy could provide potential benefits for HIV-positive patients as it is free from immunosuppression, easy to apply to recurring lesions, and demonstrates overall effectiveness and safety.
Contact Sensitivity of Turkish Children and Adolescents to European Baseline Series Allergens between 2013 and 2023
Authors: Kalay Yildizhan Incilay , Boyvat Ayse
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Raising the numbers of patch testing in suspected children increases the rate of diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis and the identification of clinically relevant allergens. Objective: The aim of this study to identify the most frequently observed allergens among Turkish children and adolescents patch tested in 2013-2023. Methods: The patch test results of 160 patients (age ≤18) were analyzed retrospectively. The frequency of contact allergens and distribution of positive results in terms of gender, age group (children and adolescents), and the presence of atopic dermatitis (AD) were identified. Results: Forty-nine patients (30.6%), 34 girls and 15 boys, exhibited positive patch test reactions to a minimum of one allergen, and contact sensitivity was statistically significant higher in girls (P=0.034). The 5 most frequent allergens were nickel sulfate (10.6%), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)/methylisothiazolinone (MI) (8.1%), cobalt chloride (5.6%), p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (5%), and MI (3.5%).  No significant association was observed between patch test positivity and age groups (p>.05). Nickel sulfate sensitivity was significantly higher in girls than boys (P=.043). A positive reaction was detected in 31.3% of patients with AD and in 33.7% of those without (P>.05) and a significant relationship was observed between contact sensitivity to fragrance allergens and AD (P=.046). Conclusion: Metals and preservatives represent the most frequent allergens in Turkish children and adolescents. Metal sensitivity is expected to decrease as legislation is enforced.  Regulatory measures are now required to reduce MI and MCI/MI contact allergy in Turkey.
Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Versus Topical Erythromycin 2% in the Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Saeed Ashmawy Samar , Kassem Elham Mohamed , Gheida Shereen Farouk , Ramzy Nahla Elsayed
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a skin problem affecting many people of different ages. Despite many options that are available for treatment of acne vulgaris, many patients still respond inadequately to treatment. Phototherapy is one of the best acne treatment options. Objectives: It was to compare the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in treatment of inflammatory acne versus topical erythromycin 2% cream. Methods: This study included 40 patients (18 males, 22 females) with different clinical severities of acne vulgaris. All the participants underwent split-face treatment: one side with 8 treatments (twice per week) of a low-level continuous infrared diode laser (808 nm) wavelength and (500 Hz) frequency and the other side with topical erythromycin 2% twice daily (aknemycin cream 2%). Evaluation was done at start of sessions, 2 weeks after the end of sessions and 3 months after stoppage of treatment depending on: photographs, global evaluation of acne scale, and Indian acne association grading. Results: There was improvement of acne lesions on laser side and antibiotic side (assessed as non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesion counts). Laser side showed better results than antibiotic side. Patients were more satisfied with laser treatment due to minimal side effects and less relapse. Conclusion: A series of 8 treatments using low level continuous infrared diode laser represents a cheap, safe and effective non-invasive therapeutic option for acne vulgaris.
Serum Levels of IL-35, One of the Newest Members of Interleukin-12 Family of Cytokines, in Patients with Vitiligo
Authors: Hayran Yıldız , Yücel Çiğdem , Fırat Oğuz Esra , Eren Funda , Turhan Turan , Yalçın Başak
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder in which immune dysregulation has been reported as one of the major etiopathological factors. Interleukin-12 (IL-12), IL-23 and IL-27 of IL-12 cytokine family were identified as critical cytokines in the pathogenesis of many autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases including vitiligo. IL-35 is one of the newest member of IL-12 cytokine family. Objectives: The purpose of our study was to examine serum IL-35 levels in addition to serum IL-12, IL-23, IL-27 levels in the vitiligo patients and control group, and to investigate the relationship of these cytokines with the characteristics of vitiligo. Methods: Serum IL-12, IL-23, IL-27 and IL-35 levels of 78 vitiligo patients and 70 healthy volunteers were analyzed using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). We compared the IL-12 cytokine family levels in the patient and control groups, and investigated the relationship of these levels with the characteristics of vitiligo. Results:Patients had higher levels of IL-12 (31.2 versus 20.1, P < 0.001) and IL-35 (9.6 versus 8.1, P = 0.031). Patient and control groups had similar levels of IL-23 (P = 0.78) but were correlated with the Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (VASI) (P = 0.022, r = 0.35). Patients had lower levels of IL-27 (207.6 versus 258.7, P < 0.001). In addition, the levels of serum IL-27 were correlated negatively with the Vitiligo Disease Activity (VIDA), and positively with disease duration (P = 0.007, r = 0.30). Conclusions: Differences of serum levels between Vitiligo patients and healthy controls, significant relationships with the characteristics of vitiligo suggest that the IL-12 cytokine family may play a role in the pathogenesis of vitiligo.
Status of Dermoscopy in Chile: First National Study for Dermatologists
Authors: Morales Etcheberry Juan Pablo , González-Coloma Francisco , Alonso-Traviesa Faustino , Vega-Almendra Nadia
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Scientific evidence supports dermoscopy as an essential tool in dermatological diagnosis. Objectives: The objective is to know the factors that influence its use in Chilean dermatologists. Materials and Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study. An adapted version of the survey was submitted from the pan-European study by Forsea et.al. to members of the Chilean Society of Dermatology, between September and December 2020. Analysis using descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis with ordinal logistic regression looking for factors associated with greater use of. Results: 198 responses, mean age 46.3 years and 14.6 years on average practicing as dermatologists. 61.6% trained in dermoscopy during their residency. 98% use a dermatoscope. More than 80% consider dermoscopy useful for the diagnosis of melanomas, follow-up of melanocytic lesions, and diagnosis of pigmented and non-pigmented tumors. Between 50% and 70% consider it useful for monitoring non-melanocytic lesions, nail and hair pathologies. Greater confidence when evaluating pigmented and non-pigmented tumors and capillary pathology. Adjusting for age, sex, confidence, and education, participation in teaching was associated with greater use of dermoscopy in non-pigmented and pigmented tumors, and capillary pathology. Conclusions: Percentage of participation in the survey and training in dermoscopy higher than in the reference study, recognizing the usefulness of dermoscopy for the diagnosis and follow-up of tumor pathologies. Participating in teaching is a strong independent factor that is associated with a greater use of dermoscopy in Chile. Dermoscopy is positioned as a tool widely used by Chilean dermatologists in their daily practice.
Evaluation of the Quality of Life and the Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Pemphigus With Oral Mucosal İnvolvement: A Multicenter Observational Study
Authors: Kara Polat Asude , Mülayim Mehmet Kamil , Falay Gür Tuğba , Acar Ayda , Bozca Burçin Cansu , Ceylan Can , Kılınç Fadime , Yasak Güner Rukiye , Albayrak Hülya , Durdu Murat , Koku Aksu Ayşe Esra , Nalbant Fatma , Şavk Ekin , Bayramgürler Dilek , Daye Munise , Singer Ralfi , Alataş Emine Tuğba , Erdemir Vefa Aslı , Gürel Mehmet Salih , Uzun Soner , Yaylı Savaş
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease that mostly affects the oral mucosa. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the demographic, clinical and treatment characteristics as well as the quality of life of patients with PV and oral mucosal involvement. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study among 106 patients with PV and oral mucosal involvement. Demographic data, clinical and treatment characteristics, and quality of life questionnaires were recorded. Results: Of the 106 patients, 51.89% were males. Mucocutaneous subtype was found in 78.38% of the patients. The initial localization of 41.51% of the patients was only the oral mucosa. Involvement of the bilateral buccal mucosa was observed most frequently in the patients and burning was the most common symptom (85.85%). Oral mucosal examination revealed erosions in 85.85% of the patients. The most frequently used treatment agent in the patients was a systemic steroid, and rituximab used in 16.98% patients. A positive and significant correlation was found between pemphigus severity and OHIP14-TR, DLQI, and DYQS scores (p < 0.05). The quality of life was more significantly adversely affected in those with superficial ulcers, loose bullae, lesion diameter of 1 cm and above, and the number of lesions above 10 in the oral mucosa. Complet response was observed in all patients using rituximab. Conclusions: The most common area of involvement was bilateral buccal mucosa, and the quality of life was affected in correlation with the severity of the disease.
Các thiết bị trong điều trị Tăng huyết áp: Quá khứ, Hiện tại và Tương lai
Authors: Trần Bá Hiếu , Nguyễn Ngọc Quang , Phạm Mạnh Hùng
Published: June 2024

Trong thập kỷ qua, những nỗ lực nhằm cải thiện việc kiểm soát huyết áp đã vượt ngoài các phương pháp tiếp cận thông thường về điều chỉnh lối sống và điều trị bằng thuốc đến áp dụng các phương pháp điều trị can thiệp. Hiện tại có khá nhiều thuốc và biện pháp phối hợp thuốc trong điều trị kiểm soát tăng huyết áp (THA). Bên cạnh đó, nhu cầu không phải dùng thuốc từ ban đầu mà vẫn kiểm soát được huyết áp hoặc có những trường hợp tăng huyết áp khó kiểm soát bằng thuốc khiến cho việc liên tục tìm kiếm các phương pháp thay thế hoặc phối hợp thuốc để điều trị kiểm soát tốt THA là một hướng ngày càng được quan tâm. Gần đây, một loạt các kĩ thuật can thiệp điều trị huyết áp mới được phát triển và đã chứng minh được sự hiệu quả trong hạ huyết áp.
Đánh giá sinh lý bệnh động mạch vành: quá khứ, hiện tại và tương lai
Authors: Phạm Lê Minh , Hoàng Kim Quân , Phan Tuấn Đạt , Mai Trung Anh , Phạm Mạnh Hùng
Published: June 2024

Tình trạng thiếu máu cục bộ cơ tim là yếu tố tiên lượng quan trọng ở bệnh nhân tim mạch. Phân suất dự trữ lưu lượng mạch vành (FFR) và những chỉ số không giãn mạch là những phương pháp xâm lấn để phát hiện và xác định tình trạng thiếu máu cơ tim do bệnh động mạch vành. Một số nghiên cứu ngẫu nhiên và các nghiên cứu sổ bộ với số lượng bệnh nhân lớn đã chứng minh lợi ích của việc đo các chỉ số sinh lý ở những bệnh nhân mắc bệnh động mạch vành. Ngoài ra, sự phát triển gần đây của các kỹ thuật hình ảnh và tính toán đã cho phép việc đánh giá sinh lý mạch vành dựa trên hình ảnh, và tích hợp những thông tin hình ảnh cùng với sinh lý từ  các dữ liệu đánh giá xâm lấn cũng như là không xâm lấn. Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi xem xét việc đánh giá sinh lý mạch vành trong quá khứ, hiện tại cũng như triển vọng trong tương lai.
Thermoelastic response of a finite thick annular disc with radiation-type conditions via time fractional-order effects
Authors: Chaware Ravi , Anwar Sajid , Prayagi Sunil
Published: June 2024

The study investigates thermal interactions in a two-dimensional time fractional-order thermoelastic problem in a homogeneous, isotropic, and perfectly conducting thick annular disc subjected to a point impulsive sectional heat source. We utilize unconventional integral transformation techniques to study the thermoelastic response of a disc, in which an internal heat source is generated according to the linear function of the temperature and radiation-type boundary conditions. The time fractional-order thermoelastic theory is used to determine temperature, displacement, and stresses through a series of Bessel functions. Numerical calculations analyze fractional-order parameters on aluminum discs, incorporating time-based fractional derivatives into field equations for practical engineering scenarios, enhancing thermal properties analysis.
Biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using the young fruit of Borassus flabellifer: Characterization and photocatalytic removal of biohazardous safranin-O dye using solar irradiation
Authors: Mandal Goutam , Bhattacharjee Baibaswata
Published: June 2024

Here, ZnO nanostructures were synthesized for the first time from the young fruit of the Borassus flabellifer. X-ray diffraction study revealed that the unit cell of ZnO was hexagonal with particle size 39.83 nm. The field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images showed that spherical nanoparticles were formed. A sharp absorption peak was seen at 375 nm in the UV-vis absorption study, and the calculated excitonic band gap was 3.37 eV. The biosynthesized ZnO was used as a photocatalyst to remove the biohazardous safranin-O (SO) dye using solar irradiation. Freundlich isotherm model was used to study the adsorption behavior of SO onto ZnO. At optimum conditions, nearly 96.89% of the dye was degraded in just 80 minutes. Furthermore, the impact of catalyst dose, initial dye concentration, solution pH, and temperature on photodegradation was also investigated.
Designing information systems for business administration through human and computer interaction
Authors: Prakash K. R. R. , Kunal Kishore
Published: June 2024

AI is increasingly incorporated into business operations; it appears in every aspect of life. However, a strategy that can integrate human and machine interaction is required for long-term implementation. To identify characteristics that can enhance domain operations and interpersonal interactions. To elucidate these obstacles and underscore specific pivotal decisional considerations that necessitate resolution before the effective collaboration of cognitive machines and humans in delivering authentic financial services. This article utilizes the published framework to analyze a case study in retail banking to identify the necessary cognitive abilities, individually and collectively. Each of these capabilities provides usage examples and demonstrates how they comprise a unified deliberative architecture for human-robot interaction. Customer service is an area where this design could be advantageous. Experimental evidence indicates that explicit knowledge management at the geometric and symbolic levels facilitates the incorporation of human-level semantics into the deliberative system of the robot, thereby enhancing the quality and authenticity of human-robot interactions.
Avasthātraya: Deeper insights
Authors: Ghosh Kakali , Mukherjee Rajeshwar
Published: June 2024

The Upaniṣad or Vedānta is certainly the most brilliant expression of Indian wisdom. From time immemorial it has been the driving force behind all intellectual and spiritual pursuits of the seers. The crowning glory of the Upaniṣad lies in its spirit of inquiry into the nature of truth. It has not only impacted the knowledge systems of India but has gained a global recognition for its consistently significant contribution to the development of the science of consciousness, in addition to the value-based knowledge it imparts. It conceives of pure consciousness to be the eternal, all-pervasive and transcendental Reality which is termed Ātman or Brahman. The individual being is the worldly manifestation of the pure consciousness and it is ignorant of its real nature owing to its association with the limiting adjuncts. According to a few principal Upaniṣads, that real nature, as pure consciousness, can be intuited by an individual after transcending three intermediate states Jāgaritasthāna, Svapnasthāna and Suṣuptasthāna. These three consecutive states do not refer only to the ordinary states of sleep and wakefulness but may be regarded as the steps towards the realization of Supreme Reality. In-depth analysis reveals a close correspondence of these three states with the states of Samādhi as mentioned in the Pātañjala Yogasūtra. The paper offers a deeper insight into the nature of these three intermediate states through which the absolute Consciousness can be perfectly realized in its entirety.
Do tax compliance costs mediate the relationship between the complexity of tax structure and fairness perceptions? Evidence from manufacturers
Authors: Vishnu Prasad C  , Ramaprabha D
Published: June 2024

The phenomenon of tax fairness has been researched in the past with a host of dimensions and determinants. Tax fairness and attitudes towards compliance have majorly been affected by structural factors of taxation, of which a major component is the perceived complexity of the tax system. It has also been revealed by extant literature that compliance costs of taxation are critical indicators of how complex the taxation structure is in an economic system. At the outset, it becomes imperative to understand if the compliance costs of taxation play a role in serving as a causal link between tax compliance costs and fairness perceptions. The study employs a survey approach through a structured questionnaire to elicit responses on tax complexity, compliance costs and tax fairness perceptions. Structural equation modeling shows that there is a significant indirect effect of tax complexity on fairness perceptions through the mediating role of tax compliance costs.
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETIVE COMMUNITY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AND ITS MARATHI AND ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS
Authors: Dharankar Dr. Apexa B
Published: June 2024

Translation being an important socio-cultural phenomenon, especially in a diverse country, holds an important place for cultural and literary transfer. A text primarily is the result of an author’s imagination, experiences and literary prowess. But a translation is a product of all these of two different entities, the author and the translator, whose interpretation of the source text (ST) decides the outcome which is the target text (TT). A translator, who is a reader, is influenced by his social and personal experiences. He is influenced by his Interpretive Community. This article would study the (re)interpretation of V N Rai’sShaher Mein Curfew in its Marathi and English translation with the help of a comparative study. The focus of the article is the translator’s creativity, wherein the interpretation of the ST is considered as a communal affair, and the view that the reading of the translator is influenced by interpretive community.
ECOLOGICAL CONCERN FOR SURVIVAL INMARGARET ATWOOD’S SURFACING AND DHRUV BHATT’S AKOOPAR – THE INFINITE
Authors: Joshi Dr. Mansi
Published: June 2024

The economic growth has taken a big toll from the environment. All developing countries demand more energy consumption that leads to environmental degradation. Some of the countries have started using environment friendly technology, but still environment degradation has been the current concern for all academicians as well as responsible citizens across the globe. The increasing need for this kind of consciousness has led to search for alternate sources to solve environmental problems. Man utilizes all environmental resources, so he bears the responsibility to adopt sustainable life style to cater to the issues in protecting environment. The novels Surfacing by Margaret Atwood and Akoopar – the Infinite by Dhruv Bhatt explore the theme of survival through ecological concern. In these works, the authors illustrate the importance of environmental preservation and the impact it has on human existence. Despite coming from different backgrounds and settings, both authors convey the message that when humans live in harmony with nature, they ensure not only their own survival but that of all living beings. By emphasizing the connection between humans, the environment, and the impact of human actions on the natural world, Atwood and Bhatt highlight the need for ecological awareness in order to maintain a sustainable and fulfilling existence.
RETELLING EPICS IN FEMININE PERSPECTIVE: AN EMERGING TREND IN REFERENCE WITH KAVITA KANE: KARNA’S WIFE: THE OUTCAST’S QUEEN
Authors: Gayathri S.
Published: June 2024

Ramayana and Mahabharata are the two great pillars of Indian epics. Literature in general has gone through various movements right from the age of its origin. Though Ramayana and Mahabharata have been told in various versions in the different regions of the country, the recent trend is the retelling of the epics in a feminine perspective. Earlier women were considered as merely characters in the literature, they were not allowed to express their true feelings and they had no identity of their own. After many reformist movements new trends in literature emerged namely historicism, magical realism, A fro futurism and so on. One among them is exploring mythical epics from a feminine view. This paper aims to analyse the female characters in the novel and their quest for identity particularly through the character of Uruvi, a Pukeya princess who is married to a Sutaputra, Karna in the novel Karna’s Wife – The Outcasts’ Queen by Kavita Kane.
EXPLORING THE MOSAIC OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: A JOURNEY THROUGH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES
Authors: Acharya Anwesha A.
Published: June 2024

Language and culture are intricately interwoven elements that shape the identity and behaviors of individuals and communities worldwide. The study of language and culture oﬀers a fascinating journey into understanding the complexities of human communication, the diversity of traditions, and the way societies evolve. This essay delves into the various aspects of language and culture studies, exploring their significance in fostering mutual understanding, cultural preservation, and global interconnectedness.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MUCOADHESIVE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM DOMAIN
Authors: Phukan Mayuri , Gogoi Bitu , Parasar Abhishek , Pegu Farida
Published: June 2024

Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems have emerged as a promising approach to enhance the efficacy and specificity of drug administration. In recent years, significant advancements in this domain have expanded the possibilities of targeted drug delivery to mucosal surfaces, revolutionizing the Pharmaceutical field. The utilization of novel mucoadhesive polymers and nanoparticles has paved the way for controlled and sustained drug release, overcoming the limitations of conventional dosage forms. By exploiting the adhesive properties of these formulations, drug bioavailability has been substantially improved, while the extended residence time at the target site allows for optimized therapeutic outcomes. Such advancements have particularly proven beneficial for delivering a diverse range of therapeutics, including vaccines, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Furthermore, the integration of advanced nanotechnology and bioengineering techniques has led to the development of mucoadhesive platforms with enhanced stability, biocompatibility, and tailored release profiles. Recent advancements in mucoadhesive drug delivery hold immense promise for personalized and targeted therapeutic interventions. The continuous evolution of this field is likely to result in more effective and patient-friendly drug delivery solutions, ultimately improving patient compliance and healthcare outcomes. By addressing the remaining challenges, mucoadhesive drug delivery can be expected to play a vital role in shaping the future of Pharmaceutical research and clinical practice. . This chapter aims to provide an overview of the recent developments in mucoadhesive drug delivery, highlighting key research findings and technological innovations.
SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE PROVISION
Authors: Tyagi Shivani , Mishra Rakhi , Mazumder Rupa , Mazumder Avijit
Published: June 2024

Although innovation has the potential to improve the quality of care and the delivery of health services, little research has been done on how to best harness its power and reach to significantly transform the health system. The healthcare delivery systems face issues related to their sustainability, including an aging population, complex systems, and an increase in the prevalence of chronic illnesses, rising costs for new medical technologies, and rising patient expectations. Healthcare sustainability science looks at the environmental pollutants and resource consumption associated with healthcare operations. In order to assess successful strategies that enhance patient safety while preserving public health, this developing discipline offers instruments and metrics for measuring the unintended consequences of healthcare delivery. Healthcare providers can benefit the economy, society, environment, and health when they are equipped to provide ecologically sustainable care. Therefore, one of the most important aspects of patient care is evaluating the social, family-related, psychological, and somatic components that may have an impact on the health issue and its treatment
PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN PHARMACY AND NURSING PROFESSION
Authors: Singh Mr. Balwan , Shrivastava Ms. Shivani , Gupta Dr. Jyoti , Nanda Dr. Sanju , Nagarajan Dr. K
Published: June 2024

Objective: To acquire knowledge about the ethical issues that pharmacist (pharmacy professions) and nurses face during the process of practicing, as well as professionalism required in their fields. Background: Pharmacy is a drug-based profession. Pharmacist’s main aim is to provide necessary drug related facility, requiring curriculums focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. This will benefit both local and global communities by enhancing knowledge and skills. Pharmacy is a profession which revolves around patients healthy they encourage patients so that they take medicines according to the prescription given by registered medical profession i.e doctor, they also help patient by explaining about administration of medicine which includes how many times medicine should be taken, medicine dose, either patient have to take medicine before meal or after meal. Pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals face a variety of ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. However, biomedical ethics theories and models only partially address these issues. An overview of pharmacists and nurses thoughts on ethical behavior and professionalism is required in their field. Conclusion: It has been concluded by educating students how to react in difficult situations, and how to get out of such situations by solving the difficulties by providing proper training during the completion of their courses. Pharmacy as well as nursing schools prepare students to adjust to the changing roles in the pharmacy and nursing profession. In pharmacy pharmaceutical, social and clinical sciences education for students is necessary. All this help to establish professionalism in the pharmacy and nursing professions. Pharmacists and nurses must be aware of their rights while dealing with ethical difficulties when they are practicing their work. The ability to behave morally, overcome moral difficulties and help to provide high quality care
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOKINETICS: IN BRIEF
Authors: Chauhan Sonia , Sharma Sakshi
Published: June 2024

Pharmacokinetics is a critical branch of pharmacology that describes the journey of drugs within the body. It explores four primary stages - absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), providing an essential understanding of how drugs function in the human system and influence therapeutic outcomes. It aids in designing optimal dosing regimens, predicting potential drug interactions, and identifying factors that could affect the drug's behaviour, such as age, disease, and genetic variability. The principles of pharmacokinetics serve as a cornerstone in drug discovery and development, clinical trials, and pharmaceutical formulation. It contributes significantly to the customization of patient-specific treatment plans, enabling the evolution of personalized medicine. A comprehensive understanding of pharmacokinetics is vital to ensuring effective and safe drug therapy, thus improving overall healthcare outcomes
ETHNOMEDICINAL REVIEW OF ADIANTUM LUNULATUM (HANSPADI)
Authors: Dighe Pearl , Deshpande Mangirish N
Published: June 2024

Adiantum lunulatum commonly known as Hanspadi is used traditionally for treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, cough, bronchial asthma. Adiantum lunulatum is a fern constituting phytoconstituents such as terpenoids, flavonoids, steroids. This plant has been under scrutiny of various pharmacological investigation and revealed to be having antimicrobial, antifungal, antifertility, anti-inflammatory, and antiulcer activity. This review has been carried out to gather pharmacognostic and pharmacological research importance of the plant
DEVADASI PRACTICE AND STATUS OF DEVADASIS IN INDIA – AN ANALYSIS
Authors: Prabakaran Dr. S.
Published: June 2024

Devadasi, which is Sanskrit for "Servants of God or Goddesses," was a prevalent practice in ancient India. The devadasi system dates back a very long time. This phrase can be broadly translated as "women serving God." Although there are changes in nomenclature and typology, this system is not specific to any one geographical area. In some southern Indian regions, parents vow their daughter to marry a deity or a temple. This practice is known as the devadasi system. The girl must become a prostitute for members of the upper caste community as part of the marriage, which typically takes place before the girl enters puberty. These girls are referred to as Devadasi or Jogini. Real marriage is prohibited between them.
ECO-FRIENDLY FLY ASH COMPOSITE BRICK: A NOVEL APPROACH TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: P C Amarnath , Kulkarni Srinidhi R , Kumar D. G Dr. Praveen
Published: June 2024

Fly ash is produced in vast quantities as a by-product of using fossil fuels for energy in the thermal plant generation of electricity. At present 10-15% of the fly ash produced in Australia is utilized in cement manufacturing and concrete industry, with the remaining majority requiring costly disposal processes. Due to growing environmental concerns and the need for cleaner production, the management of fly ash has become an important issue facing the power generation industry. For that reason, many analysts are actively working to find new and improved methods of combating the fly ash waste disposal problem, particularly by establishing its useful and economic utilization. One such example that is gaining considerable interest in many parts of the world is the utilization of fly ash in brick manufacturing. This paper examines the potential for using fly ashes as major constituents in the manufacture of common residential building bricks. Scaled down pressed bricks were made by varying proportions of fly ash, sand, limestone, gypsum, LDPE (low density polyethylene) and water. Both fired, oven dried and air-cured bricks were tested for their properties including compressive strength, tensile strength, water absorption, and durability. In the paper, the test results are analyzed and effects of variables discussed.
EXAMINING HUMAN RIGHTS AND POST-HUMAN SOCIETY IN KAZUO ISHIGURO'S “NEVER LET ME GO”
Authors: Patel Vishal P.
Published: June 2024

The present study is an attempt to examine human rights and post human society in Kazuo Ishiguro’s science fiction. Kazuo Ishiguro's science fiction novel, Never Let Me Goportrays a society of "post-humans," where humans create clones to harvest their organs, thereby extending their lifespans. By analyzing the concept of "post-human" and the society it creates in Ishiguro's novel, this thesis aims to interpret the childhood, teenage, and youth lives of the protagonists Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy. It will examine the unfair and unreasonable treatment of cloned individuals within this “post-human society”.Additionally, this paper will explore the implications for human rights in the context of human cloning as depicted in “Never Let Me Go”. By delving into the themes of survival, the consequences of cloning mistakes, and traumatic experiences, the paper will argue that Ishiguro employs the setting of human cloning to shed light on the plight of ordinary people and to evoke sympathy for oppressed groups in real life.