bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
5-Membered Heterocyclic Compounds as Antiviral Agents
Authors: Athina Geronikaki , Tratrat Christophe , Petrou Anthi , Fesatidou Maria , Haroun Michelyne , Venugopala Katharigatta , Sreeharsha Nagaraja , Chemali Jad
Published: May 2023

Viral infections range from self-limiting to more serious and fatal infections; therefore,
some viral infections are of great public health concern worldwide, e.g., Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis
C virus, and HIV. Recently, the world faced a new infection due to the coronavirus, COVID-19,
which was announced as a pandemic in early 2020. This virus infected more than 500 million people,
killing around 6 million people worldwide. On the other hand, the increase in drug-resistant
strains is also creating serious health problems. Thus, developing new selective antiviral agents with
a different mode of action to fight against mutated and novel viruses is a primary goal of many researchers.
Taking into account the role of heterocyclic compounds in drug discovery as a key structural
component of most of the bioactive molecules; herein, we report an extensive review of the antiviral
activity of five-membered heterocyclic compounds reported from 2015 to date. In this review,
the antiviral activities of the agents containing the specified ring systems thiadiazoles, triazoles,
oxadiazoles, and thiazoles are discussed.
Free Salt Dyeing by Treatment of Cotton Fabric Using Carboxyethyl
Chitosan and Synthesized Direct Dyes to Enhance Dyeing Properties and
Antibacterial Activity
Authors: Al-Megrin Wafa Abdullah I. , El-Khadragy Manal F. , Mohamed Fatma A. , Ibrahim Hassan M.
Published: May 2023

Aim:

The purpose of this paper is to synthesize and characterize two new direct dyes based on chromenes derivatives.

Background:

The synthesis of carboxyethyl chitosan (CECS) by the reaction of chitosan and acryl-ic acid via Michael's addition reaction was conducted. Cotton fabrics were treated with CECS to enhance the exhaustion of dye, fastness properties, and antimicrobial activity of dyed fabric.

Methods:

Chitosan (CS) and acrylic acid were combined in Michael’s addition process to success-fully produce N-carboxyethylchitosan (CECS). Then, the cotton was treated with different concen-trations of carboxyethyl chitosan (0.5–5 wt.%) and then dyed by synthesized mono azo and diazo direct dyes based on chromene derivatives.

Results and Discussion:

The results regarding dyeing and antibacterial activity indicated high-quality dyeing properties, However, direct dyes showed higher exhaustion and fixation values, fast-ness properties, and the colorimetric CIE L*a*b* C*h° data of the dyed cotton fabric.

Conclusion:

Cotton fabrics treated with carboxyethyl chitosan and dyed with direct dyes were found to have higher antibacterial activity upon a concentration of 2.5 wt.%. In addition, the anti-bacterial activity towards Gram-positive bacteria was reported to be more than Gram-negative bac-teria.
Efficacy of OM-85 in Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections
Authors: Gareri Pietro , Trevisan Caterina , Abbatecola Angela Marie , Malara Alba , Incalzi Raffaele Antonelli
Published: May 2023

Background:

In older patients, prevention of acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs) is
challenging. Experimental studies have consistently underlined an immune-potentiating effect of
the bacterial lysates product OM85, on both cellular and humoral responses.

Objective:

This work aimed to assess the potential efficacy of OM-85 for RTIs’ prevention in older
individuals.

Methods:

This explorative longitudinal study included 24 patients aged 65 years or older recruited
in the GeroCovid Observational Study- home and outpatient care cohort. For the study purposes,
we included 8 patients treated with OM-85 from December 2020 to June 2021 (group A), and a
control group of 16 patients, matched for sex and age, who did not receive bacterial lysates (group
B). RTIs were recorded from the participants’ medical documentation in an e-registry from March
2020 to December 2021.

Results:

In 2020, group A experienced a total of 8 RTIs, which affected 6 out of 8 patients (75%);
group B reported 21 RTIs, with at least one event in 11 out of 16 patients (68.7%). In 2021, RTIs
affected 2 out of 8 patients (25%) in group A (p < 0.02), and 13 out of 16 patients (81.2%) in group
B (within this group, 5 patients had two RTIs). The RTIs' cumulative incidence over the
observation period significantly differed between groups (66.7% in group A vs. 24.3% in group B;
p < 0.002), as well as the decrease in RTIs frequency from 2020 to 2021. No patients in group A
were affected by COVID-19 during the observation period, while among controls, two patients had
SARS-CoV-2 infection, notwithstanding three doses of vaccine.

Conclusion:

This study suggests that bacterial lysates may provide clinical benefits for preventing
RTIs. Additional research involving larger cohorts is required to verify the effectiveness of OM-85
in preventing RTIs in older adults.
Prospects and Challenges of Different Geometries of TFET Devices for IoT
Applications
Authors: Chander Sweta , Sinha Sanjeet Kumar , Chaudhary Rekha
Published: May 2023

Background:

The applications based on IoT are nearly boundless, and the integration of the cyber world and the physical world can be done effortlessly. TFET Based IoT applications may be the future alternative to existing MOSFET-based IoT because of the faster switching speed of TFET devices.

Objectives:

Prospects and challenges in a simulation study of different Geometries of TFET devices for IoT Applications.

Methods:

In this manuscript, the detailed study of IoT evolution, IoT applications and challenges faced by IoT industries based on different TFET geometries have been elaborated and analyzed.

Results:

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new prototype that provides a set of new services for new-generation technological innovations. IoT has seized the entire technological world as it can be used in every application like health, security, environmental and biomedical applications etc. The semiconductor TFET devices operating at low supply voltage and consuming the least power are most suitable for IoT applications. The devices like digital inverter, memory, adiabatic circuit, and different shaped TFET are explained as well as compared in tabular form thoroughly

Conclusion:

In next-generation devices, TFET can be widely used for low-power IoT applications because of the superior switching characteristics performance.
Mini Review on the Potential of Algal Biosensors in Wastewater Monitoring
Authors: Sharma M.  , Sujata S.  , Bansal D.  , Kaushik P.
Published: May 2023

For biomass production and bioremediation, Algae have been extensively exploited for biosensing
in wastewater monitoring. Their advantages include the coupling of suitable bioreceptor for monitoring
photosynthesis oxygen, their potential to be integrated into dual transduction miniaturized devices
and detect the effect due to pollutants present in water with continuous monitoring of the environment.
Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that are very sensitive and reactive toward any change in
the environment. And also able to detect any trace amount of pollutants. The performance of algal biosensors
towards pollutants represents a good alternative to other developing sensors. In the algal biosensor,
the algal cell is entrapped in galling material (Alginate, Carrageenan) and immobilized cells for stabilization
with ions (Ca2+, K+). Genetically modified biosensor overcomes the limitation of natural biosensor.
Whole-cell biosensors are highly sensitive to herbicides in wastewater, and many other bioreceptor of
algal cells those sensitive to different types of pollutants. The present algal sensor is much smaller, valid
support in smart agriculture, environmentally friendly and less expensive, the easily accessible.
Nanotechnology: Fundamental Aspects and Biomedical and Technological Applications
Authors: Sarma D.
Published: May 2023

Richard Feynman's famous talk titled 'There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom: An Invitation to Enter a New Field of Physics' at Caltech's annual American Physical Society meeting in 1959 highlighted the importance of nanoscience and opened a whole new vista of the nanoworld. In the International System of Units nanoscience, the prefix nano means one-billionth or 10-9. So 1 nanometer (nm) = 10–9 m. Nanomaterials are defined as a set of substances whose at least one dimension is approximately less than 100 nm and show special properties due to minuscule size. For instance, variable colors shown by gold and silver nanoparticles, change in the oxidation state of nanosized aluminum crystals, and so on. Nanomaterials already exist in nature. However, the recent advancements in microscopy and technology have empowered scientists and technologists to witness phenomena occurring naturally at the nanoscale dimension. These phenomena are mostly based on quantum mechanical interactions and expanded surface area. The nanomaterials can be classified in various modes: dimension, composition, morphology, geometry, etc. This chapter intend to overview the classification of nanomaterials and their applications in the different fields.
Applications of Nanomaterials in Cancer Diagnosis
Authors: Fatima S.M.
Published: May 2023

The early detection of cancer is extremely important in the fight against cancer. However, the detection of various cancers in their early stages has been impeded by the inherent capacity of conventional diagnostic methods. Nanotechnology has provided new materials and contrast agents for an earlier and more accurate diagnosis of cancers as well as the prognosis of cancers during cancer treatment. Therefore, it is believed that nanotechnology could provide a highly sensitive, specific, and multiplexed capacity to measure extracellular cancer biomarkers and can be able to detect cancer cells. In this chapter, the recent developments in the application of nanotechnology for the diagnosis of cancers have been summarized. Further, the key issues which hinder the clinical application of nanotechnology-based diagnostic approaches have been discussed.
Wound Treatment Using Nanomaterials
Authors: Rajwade J.M.
Published: May 2023

Skin wounds are categorized as 'acute' or 'chronic' based on the healing process. Wound care is of utmost importance as the break in the skin barrier exposes the internal milieu to various commensal and pathogenic microbes. The usage of nanomaterials is a recent approach to facilitate wound healing by processes that operate singly or in tandem. Metal based nanomaterials show antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activities; and organic-inorganic, organic-organic nanocomposites as 'smart', 'advanced' materials would play a crucial role in wound care. Use of nanomaterials in wound care would revolutionarize treatment, thus lowering the economic burden.
A Multi-Centric Single-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Individualized Homeopathic Intervention in Breast Fibroadenoma
Authors: Lamba Chetna Deep , Oberai Praveen , Wadhwa Bharti , Parveen Suraia , Soren Arti , Bhuvaneswari Rajachandrasekar , Pradhan P. K. , Shinde Vaishali , Gupta Jaya
Published: May 2023

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic medicines in the reduction or resolution of breast fibroadenoma (FA) through ultrasound (US) assessment in intervention and control groups. The secondary objective was to compare the efficacy of the homeopathic intervention in single and multiple fibroadenomas. A single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted from January 2014 to June 2018 at 4 research centers with 6 months of follow-up. Females in the age group 18 to 35 years, with a confirmed diagnosis of breast fibroadenoma measuring between 1 cm and 5 cm, measured by the US, with only one fibroadenoma per quadrant were randomized to either homeopathic intervention (HI) or identical placebo (P) (n = 85) in each group. All the patients were enrolled in the study with due consent from them. The Ethical Committee, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), New Delhi, India, approved the study. The trial was registered with the Clinical Trial Registry-India (CTRI) vide no. CTRI/2013/11/004144 [Registered on: 14/11/2013]. Out of the 85 cases enrolled in each group, the ITT analysis was done for n = 73 participants with a mean area of FA (3.11 ± 3.00) in HI and n = 77 participants with a mean area of FA (3.65 ± 3.29) in the P group at baseline. US assessment of 12 cases in the intervention group and 8 cases in the placebo group exceeded the study duration. Therefore, was analyzed as a sub-group and was not considered under ITT analysis. FA was the unit of analysis. At 6 months, complete resolution occurred in 2 participants in the intervention group and none in the placebo group. Although there is a significant difference between the intervention and the placebo groups at 3rd and 6th months, the within-group difference is insignificant. No significant difference is observed between and within the single and multiple FAs groups. Out of the 85 cases in the medicine group, 78 received a single remedy throughout the study in centesimal potencies. The frequently prescribed medicines were Pulsatilla, Silicea, Phosphorus, Sepia, and Calcarea Carbonica. IIndividualized homeopathy has significantly reduced FAs compared to the placebo group. However, the difference within the groups is not statistically significant. Future studies should be conducted based on adequate samples with long-term follow-up for resolution and recurrence if any.
Empowering Health Care Education Through Learning Analytics: In-depth Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Bojic Iva , Mammadova Maleyka , Ang Chin-Siang , Teo Wei Lung , Diordieva Cristina , Pienkowska Anita , Gašević Dragan , Car Josip
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital education has expanded since the COVID-19 pandemic began. A substantial amount of recent data on how students learn has become available for learning analytics (LA). LA denotes the “measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs.”

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aimed to examine the use of LA in health care professions education and propose a framework for the LA life cycle.

METHODS

We performed a comprehensive literature search of 10 databases: MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, ERIC, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ICTP, Scopus, and IEEE Explore. In total, 6 reviewers worked in pairs and performed title, abstract, and full-text screening. We resolved disagreements on study selection by consensus and discussion with other reviewers. We included papers if they met the following criteria: papers on health care professions education, papers on digital education, and papers that collected LA data from any type of digital education platform.

RESULTS

We retrieved 1238 papers, of which 65 met the inclusion criteria. From those papers, we extracted some typical characteristics of the LA process and proposed a framework for the LA life cycle, including digital education content creation, data collection, data analytics, and the purposes of LA. Assignment materials were the most popular type of digital education content (47/65, 72%), whereas the most commonly collected data types were the number of connections to the learning materials (53/65, 82%). Descriptive statistics was mostly used in data analytics in 89% (58/65) of studies. Finally, among the purposes for LA, understanding learners’ interactions with the digital education platform was cited most often in 86% (56/65) of papers and understanding the relationship between interactions and student performance was cited in 63% (41/65) of papers. Far less common were the purposes of optimizing learning: the provision of at-risk intervention, feedback, and adaptive learning was found in 11, 5, and 3 papers, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

We identified gaps for each of the 4 components of the LA life cycle, with the lack of an iterative approach while designing courses for health care professions being the most prevalent. We identified only 1 instance in which the authors used knowledge from a previous course to improve the next course. Only 2 studies reported that LA was used to detect at-risk students during the course’s run, compared with the overwhelming majority of other studies in which data analysis was performed only after the course was completed.
Antara Penolakan dan Penerimaan: Eksplorasi Sikap dan Persepsi Orang Muda terhadap LGBT+ di Indonesia
Authors: Setyawan Jefri , Muhiddin Syurawasti
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi sikap dan persepsi orang muda Indonesia terhadap LGBT+. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Sebanyak 46 orang dari individu non-LGBT+ dan 22 orang dari individu atau komunitas LGBT+ mengisi kuesioner pertanyaan terbuka secara daring. Kriteria partisipan adalah Warga Negara Indonesia yang berusia 17 – 35 tahun. Analisis tematik menghasilkan empat tema utama, yaitu persepsi terhadap LGBT+ yang dimanifestasikan sebagai orientasi seksual atau perilaku seksual; persepsi terhadap homoseksualitas yang dimanifestasikan sebagai kondisi alamiah, wajar atau kesalahan; penerimaan masyarakat terhadap LGBT+, yang berkaitan dengan ruang dan generasi atau kelompok usia; serta presentasi diri LGBT+ dalam masyarakat. Peneliti mendiskusikan lebih lanjut terkait LGBT+ apakah bisa sebagai identitas sosial berdasarkan peluang dan tantangan, optimalisasi media sosial sebagai ruang aman bagi LGBT+ untuk mempresentasikan dirinya, serta pentingnya peran konteks dalam memahami LGBT+ di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menjembatani kesenjangan di antara individu non-LGBT+ dengan individu atau komunitas LGBT+, sehingga tercipta lingkungan yang lebih baik bagi komunitas LGBT+ sebagai minoritas, dalam hal ini memperkuat toleransi dan saling menghormati. Penelitian dengan wawancara mendalam diperlukan untuk lebih mengeksplorasi dinamika psikologis dan sosial terhadap LGBT+.
Gambaran Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction Pada Rescuer BASARNAS (Studi pada Rescuer BASARNAS Kantor SAR Jakarta)
Authors: Permatasari Olga Sancaya Dyah , Hidajat Lidia Laksana
Published: May 2023

Badan SAR Nasional (BASARNAS) bertugas menangani kondisi yang membahayakan manusia seperti bencana alam sehingga beresiko mengalami permasalahan psikologis dari medan berbahaya, situasi krisis-traumatis, serta durasi bekerja yang panjang-tanpa jeda. Kondisi tersebut menjadi faktor pendukung yang memungkinkan rescuer mengalami Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction yang dapat memengaruhi Professional Quality of Life mereka. Tujuan penelitian adalah mendapatkan gambaran Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction pada rescuer Basarnas, sedangkan metode dalam penelitian ini adalah Mixed Method. Jumlah partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 32 rescuer Basarnas di Kantor SAR Jakarta. Partisipan diberikan ProQoL-V Scale untuk mengukur Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction dan Big Five Inventory untuk melihat gambaran ciri sifat kepribadian, kemudian mengikuti FGD dan wawancara individual. Teknik Analisis data kuantitatif menggunakan statistik deskriptif, sementara data kualitatif dengan metode content analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan skor Compassion Fatigue berada pada rentang rendah sampai rata-rata, namun, skor rendah pada Compassion Fatigue tidak diikuti dengan skor tinggi pada Compassion Satisfaction. Adanya penghayatan pengalaman yang berasal dari work, client, dan person-environment, berperan sebagai faktor pendukung, sekaligus faktor risiko. Dampak psikologis yang dialami, di antaranya: kelelahan, gambaran buruk yang berulang, dan kecenderungan menjadi protektif yang mengganggu keseharian dan pekerjaan. Oleh sebab itu, pengetahuan dan psikoedukasi psikologis dibutuhkan sebagai upaya menjaga Professional Quality of Life para rescuers Basarnas.
The Achievement of Flourishing in the Elderly through Education at Pesantren
Authors: Indriana Yeniar , Desiningrum Dinie Ratri , Suparno Suparno
Published: May 2023

This study aims to explore the flourishing in elders. In this study, the authors carried out a mixed method, a quantitative method in the form of giving two questionnaires, namely independence and resilience which were analyzed descriptively from each variable, and qualitative methods by developing an in-depth interview based on Seligman’s concept of flourishing. The interview had open questions, which were given to eight santri as research subjects aged 55 to 76 years. Data were analyzed using qualitative methods, i.e., Interpretative Phenomenology Analysis (IPA) techniques. The results of the study showed that the elderly have fairly good flourishing achievements. They can do daily activities naturally formed from the results of habituation while in pesantren. They also have high independence and resilience as has been revealed in previous research which used quantitative methods that showed a high level of both variables. It can be concluded that the activities can increase the independence and resilience of the elderly who become santri and with habituation carried out can bring the elderly to achieve flourishing.
Dampak Optimasi Pemanfaatan Plts Terhadap Ketahanan Energi Satuan Di Kodam Xii/Tpr
Authors: Pratama Ratno Jati
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk membahas dampak dari optimasi pemanfaatan PLTS di Kipan A dan Kipan B Yonif 643/Wns terhadap ketahanan energi satuan di lokasi penelitian berdasarkan lima dimensi ketahanan energi.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan optimasi model transportasi untuk mencari pendistribusian serta biaya terendah untuk mendapatkan manfaat dari PLTS secara optimal. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode kepustakaan, internet serta ekperimental dengan melakukan iterasi model transportasi.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, didapatkan hasil bahwa kedua Kipan memiliki potensi daya puncak sebesar 996,72 kWp di Kipan A dan 936,43 kWp di Kipan B, sedangkan efisiensi yang diperoleh Kipan A dan Kipan B dengan memanfaatkan PLTS masing-masing sebesar 133% dan 93%. Melalui optimasi model transportasi, terlihat bahwa kedua Kipan memiliki cadangan energi sebesar 1.405,71 kWp dan biaya yang dikeluarkan untuk membangun sistem Pembangkit ListrikTenaga Surya ini sekitar Rp 6.992.109.000,00. Hasil ini tentunya berdampak positif terhadap ketahanan energi satuan itu sendiri, terlihat dengan adanya beberapa indikator yang berasal dari dimensi yang berpengaruh seperti dimensi ketersediaan, dimensi keterjangkauan, dimensi pengembangan teknologi dan efisiensi, dimensi kelestarian lingkungan dan sosial serta dimensi regulasi dan pemerintahan.
Efektivitas Pendidikan Pemilih Intrakurikuler Dalam Mata Pelajaran Sosiologi Untuk Membentuk Ketahanan Demokrasi (Studi Pada Siswa SMAN 7 Sekolah Penggerak, Kota Padang, Sumatra Barat)
Authors: Fernandes Reno , Ananda Azwar , Montessori Maria , Putra Eka Vidya , Tiara Monica
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas pendidikan pemilih intrakurikuler dalam mata pelajaran Sosiologi dalam membentuk ketahanan demokrasi. Ketahanan demokrasi dapat dilihat dari tingkat literasi politik siswa di Sekolah Menenagah Atas.Metode penelitian yang digunakan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui pengamatan aktivitas siswa dan angket literasi politik. Normalized Gain Score digunakan untuk menganalisis data penelitian ini untuk melihat signifikansi perbedaan literasi politik antara kelas kontrol dengan kelas eksperimen.Hasil pengukuran menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan literasi politik yang signifikan antara kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan pemilih intrakurikuler merupakan solusi yang efektif untuk memastikan ketahanan demokrasi dan membentuk generasi pemilih yang terampil dan sadar. Konsekuensinya, hal ini memerlukan dukungan dan implementasi yang lebih luas dari pemerintah dan sekolah dalam upaya memastikan masa depan demokrasi di Indonesia.
Pergeseran Strategi Indonesia Dalam Sengketa Dengan Tiongkok Antara Tahun 2009 Dan 2022 Serta Implikasinya Terhadap Ketahanan Wilayah Di Perairan Natuna Utara
Authors: Butar Butar Dani Andreas
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAK              Ketegangan yang meningkat antara Indonesia dan Tiongkok mengenai klaim tumpang tindih atas perairan Natuna telah mendorong penelitian ini. Menariknya, sejak isu ini pertama kali terjadi pada tahun 2009, Indonesia dipimpin oleh dua pemerintahan yang berbeda yaitu Yudhoyono (2009 hingga 2014) dan Widodo (2014 hingga sekarang).             Kajian ini mencoba menganalisis pergeseran strategi dari masing-masing pemerintahan dalam mengatasi isu Natuna dengan menggunakan metode literature review dengan analisis data sekunder.             Setelah menganalisis tiga elemen teori strategi oleh Arthur Lykke – tujuan, cara dan sarana – studi ini menemukan bahwa pergeseran telah terjadi di semua aspek. Tujuan utama (ends) Widodo melalui kebijakan yang menitikberatkan pada kepentingan dalam negeri diimplementasikan melalui cara (ways) dengan menggunakan alat (means) untuk mengatasi persoalan perairan Natuna secara lebih aktual dan tegas baik dari segi politik, ekonomi, serta keamanan dan pertahanan. Artikel ini kemudian merekomendasikan pemerintah Indonesia untuk terus mempertahankan dan memperkuat praktik kebijakan ke dalam dan ke luar untuk menolak klaim Tiongkok dan menegaskan kepemilikan perairan Natuna.
Racism, Transformation, and Awakening—A Postcolonial Interpretation of Identity in The Grass Is Singing
Authors: Yang Zhaoyu
Published: May 2023

Doris Lessing’s “The Grass Is Singing” depicts British expatriates’ migration experiences accommodated into their new living and social surroundings in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to highlight the dilemmatic situation full of shocks and hardships those migrants confronted with in their lives as a result of dynamic colonial identities on African land. The purpose of this paper is to expound on racial discrimination against the native blacks in this novel, analyze the white hostess’s identity transformation, and study the native’s awakening of his ethnic consciousness. Since culture is by no means static, the resilience and adaptability of colonial societies should not be underestimated. Therefore, I argue that through learning how colonized peoples responded to the political and cultural dominance of Europe, the resilience and transformability of colonized cultures would change the characteristics of imperial culture itself in ways that have been both profound and lasting. The themes of racial discrimination, identity transformation, and the awakening of ethnic consciousness depicted in “The Grass Is Singing” continue to have important implications for today’s society.
A Study on the Use of Listening Strategies and Listening Barriers of Chinese Training Institution Learners
Authors: Zhou Xiaowei
Published: May 2023

This study analyzes the challenges faced by 90 English language learners enrolled in a Chinese educational institution. It compares high-level and low-level listeners and investigates strategies for students to improve their listening skills. Data was gathered through a questionnaire and an interview that prompted recollection. The initial method assesses students’ attention abilities, while the latter is self-reflective. In the listening phase, participants utilized sensory recall strategies and oral expressiveness to stimulate internal cognitive processes. The researcher also interviewed an instructor to gain insight into Chinese students’ listening difficulties and strategies from an educational standpoint. Hybrid methods enhanced research reliability. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS. Transcription, decoding, and qualitative analysis were conducted. Distinct strategies are employed by high- and low-level Chinese listeners, as revealed by the study. Listening problems exhibit significant variability. The study found that poor listening skills can hinder language proficiency, including the ability to articulate sounds, modulate pitch, and control tension. The primary objective of this study is to assess the incidence of listening comprehension strategies through a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study aims to investigate the listening comprehension of L2 learners from the viewpoints of both the learners and the instructor.
A Study on the English Translation of the Penal Code Section of Ta Tsing Leu Lee from the Perspective of Eco-Translatology: A Case Study of the English Translation by Sir George Thomas Staunton
Authors: Lang Zihan , Xue Jiakun
Published: May 2023

Ta Tsing Leu Lee is an important milestone in China’s legal history. The well-established law code has rich content, including provisions on the basic principles of criminal law, the identification and punishment of various crimes, and judicial procedures. The promulgation and implementation of Ta Tsing Leu Lee promoted the transformation of China’s traditional legal system to a modern one and had a profound impact on later research on criminal law in China. The English version of this legal book translated by Sir George Thomas Staunton was the first attempt by Europeans to translate a whole Chinese legal book, which is of great significance for enriching the research on English translation of criminal law works. In this paper, an in-depth analysis of excerpts from the English translation of the penal code section of the book was conducted using the “three-dimensional transformation” theory of eco-translatology, including the linguistic, cultural adaptation, and communicative dimensions, in order to provide some insights for the English translation of contemporary legal books and their overseas spread.
Allusions in Wole Soyinka’s A Dance of the Forests and Kongi’s Harvest
Authors: Nkouka Anicet Odilon Matongo
Published: May 2023

This study deals with Wole Soyinka’s two plays, A Dance of the Forests and Kongi’s Harvest with the aim is to show the use of allusions in the depiction of the glory and the decline of the African past. The two plays, from the same literary tradition enables us to explore Nigerian viewpoints of ancient and recent history. By appropriating the discussions of Gerard Genette, Michael Leddy, William Irwin, John Campbell and Allan Pasco on the use of allusion in literature, we argue that when the author refers to history in his works, he employs allusions to affirm or oppose certain notions. Wole Soyinka alludes to history to affirm the the glory of the African past and also to oppose to some of the other facts that prove the collapse of the African empires. Both plays implicitly utilise the glory and the collapse of African empires but each one employs these incidents according to the viewpoint and cultural background of its author. Hence, the different employment of history reveals contestations of worldviews which are symptomatic of the ideological clashes between the Africans among themselves, and the Europeans.
Estudio de los efectos toxicológicos de los nanoplásticos en células de colon
Authors: Cortes Roos Emmanuel , Juárez Moreno Karla Oyuky
Published: May 2023

Los residuos plásticos representan una amenaza para el entorno, no solo por su acumulación y contaminación, sino también por su constante degradación y transformación en micro y nanoplásticos (MNPLs). El rango de tamaño de los MNPLs les facilita cruzar las barreras de los organismos, es decir, los mecanismos naturales que protegen al organismo de la entrada de sustancias dañinas o patógenos, convirtiéndose en un factor de riesgo potencial para la salud humana ante sus efectos relativamente desconocidos. La absorción humana de nanoplásticos puede ocurrir de manera no intencional a través de la cadena alimentaria por el consumo de alimentos y bebidas contaminados o posiblemente a través de la migración de partículas nanoplásticas de los materiales de empaque a los productos alimenticios, por lo que evaluar la seguridad y toxicidad de los MNPLs es una preocupación que exige datos fiables. En esta revisión, nos enfocaremos a la literatura publicada en torno a los estudios sobre la evaluación de los efectos de los MNPLs en células epiteliales de colon. Estos trabajos han evaluado el peligro de los MNPLs mediante pruebas de viabilidad celular, integridad de las membranas, localización y translocación de MNPs, inducción de especies reactivas de oxígeno y daño genotóxico para tener una visión integral de sus efectos potencialmente dañinos. La mayoría de los plásticos producidos por la industria están compuestos por diferentes tipos de polímeros, y dada la limitación tecnológica para obtener muestras ambientales se trabaja principalmente con modelos de partículas micro y nanoplásticas sintetizadas.
Los liposomas en nanomedicina: del concepto a sus aplicaciones clínicas y tendencias actuales en investigación
Authors: Ortega-Galindo Ana Saret , Díaz-Peralta Lucero , Galván-Hernández Arturo , Ortega-Blake Iván , Pérez-Riascos Alejandro , Rojas-Aguirre Yareli
Published: May 2023

Los liposomas son vesículas artificiales biocompatibles y biodegradables que poseen una estructura con dos compartimentos capaces de albergar moléculas hidrofílicas y lipofílicas, respectivamente. Los liposomas han sido ampliamente investigados durante los últimos veinte años como sistemas de liberación de fármacos, lo cual ha resultado en el desarrollo de diversas tecnologías como liposomas Stealth® y DepoFoam®. Asimismo, han surgido liposomas funcionalizados en su superficie con biomacromoléculas que pueden reconocer blancos biológicos específicos, dando lugar a potenciales terapias de alta selectividad. De igual manera, liposomas que responden a estímulos fisicoquímicos o biológicos y en los que la liberación de un fármaco estaría controlada en función de dicho estímulo. O bien, liposomas que encapsulan 2 o más fármacos, resultando así en terapias de combinación. Los liposomas son las primeras nanomedicinas en alcanzar uso clínico. Actualmente, existen al menos 20 tecnologías liposomales para tratar diversos padecimientos y alrededor de 18 están en fases clínicas de evaluación. La mayoría de liposomas comerciales se utilizan para tratar diferentes tipos de cáncer. Sin embargo, varias formulaciones liposomales para otros padecimientos han mostrado resultados prometedores. En este trabajo revisamos los conceptos básicos sobre liposomas, discutimos los casos de éxito y revisamos aquellas nanoformulaciones que se encuentran en estudios clínicos. Por último, por medio de ciencia de datos, presentamos el panorama actual de la investigación de liposomas en el área de la nanomedicina. Sin duda, los liposomas están y seguirán estando a la vanguardia en el traslado de nanotecnologías en beneficio de la salud de la población.
Used Car Price Prediction using Multiple Linear Regression
Authors: Dhabe Prof. P.S.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Car price prediction is an active research topic that requires a lot of data and effort. The car market is a significant industry as a result of the tremendous expansion in vehicle production in recent years. The recent emergence of online marketplaces has strengthened the need for users and sellers to stay informed about the most recent market trends related to the subject. Our goal is to create a reliable and accurate model to forecast the cost of a used car based on a set of characteristics. To this end, we are utilizing the machine learning algorithm linear regression. When estimating the potential price of a car, we consider factors such as the company name, model name, year of purchase, fuel type, and number of miles driven.
Topology Optimisation of Piston
Authors: Dongre Prof. Ganesh , Kshirsagar Parag , Kulat Shruti , Kulkarni Bhargav , Kulkarni Vedant , More Sanket
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This research paper presents a comprehensive study on the topology optimization of a piston component manufactured through 3D printing technology. The study employs a combination of SolidWorks and ANSYS software to model and simulate the piston's structural behavior under different loading conditions. The optimized piston design is produced using PLA material through Ultimaker Cura software. The topology optimization process involves defining the design constraints and objectives, which are optimized to produce an optimal design with reduced weight while maintaining the required structural integrity. The paper investigates the effects of different loading conditions on the piston's structural performance and shows how the optimized design can enhance the piston's mechanical properties. The results show that the topology optimization process results in a piston design that reduces weight while maintaining the required strength and performance, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the 3D printing process. The study contributes to the growing body of research on the use of topology optimization in additive manufacturing and provides insights into the practical implementation of this approach in piston design.
A Study on Intern’s Experience and Struggle during Internship
Authors: . P. R. Mrs. Shruthi , B Ms. Atchaya
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This article conveys about the internship, its types, and the intern's experience and struggles. The major problems to be found are the language barrier, relationship between co-workers, partiality, and so on. One of the ways to overcome the basic struggle is to be flexible with others and try to adapt to the environment that an intern works in.
Voice Controlled Robot
Authors: Kulkarni Prof. Mukund
Published: May 2023

Abstract- The field of robotics has advanced significantly, and we are now seeing the rise of sophisticated, intelligent machines that have the potential to completely change the way we live. The Voice-Controlled and Obstacle Detection Robot, a cutting-edge invention that has captivated the world, is one such marvel.This highly developed robot is outfitted with a variety of features that set it apart from the competition. With the voice-controlled interface, users may engage with the robot in a simple and natural way, making technology interaction simpler than before. This robot can hear and carry out a variety of verbal orders thanks to its powerful speech recognition technology, which lets it. Also, this robot's Obstacle Detection system is a feat of engineering that makes it possible for it to easily navigate through challenging environments. This robot is the best option for hazardous areas since it can identify impediments in its route and make the required changes to avoid collisions. The Voice-Controlled and Obstacle Avoidance Robot is a game-changer in the field of robotics. It can explore uncharted territory, carry out difficult activities, or help people go about their daily lives. This robot is certain to have a significant impact on the technology industry and beyond because to its cutting-edge capabilities, user-friendly interface, and unparalleled adaptability.
Stabilization Tank with Respect to Detention Time for Grey Water Treatment
Authors: Pati Prataprao
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Characterization and treatment of grey water; options for (re)use. PhD thesis, Wageningen University, The Netherlands. Addressing the issues of water shortage and appropriate sanitation in Jordan, domestic grey water treatment receives growing interest. Grey water comprises the domestic wastewater flows excluding waters associated with the toilet. The topics of concern for grey water are its characteristics, treatment and potentials for use after treatment. The target of this thesis is to develop a concept for treating grey water on-site for agricultural usage, thus sustaining a recycling process of grey water in Jordan. A review was made regarding the currently available grey water treatment technologies. In addition, grey water was quantitatively and qualitatively characterized, and then grey water reuse requirements including treatment, were analyzed. Biodegradability and biodegradation rates of the grey water were investigated for selecting appropriate design and operation criteria of the treatment technology to be developed. A low-tech semi-technical scale treatment system was tested to treat grey water discharges from a dormitory at the Jordan University campus. The treatment system was evaluated on obtained removal efficiencies and conformity of the effluent to the guidelines for the use of reclaimed water for irrigation in Jordan. Finally, the objectives, approaches and the results of each chapter are summarized, and then both the results and the potential of applying decentralized sanitation and reuse (DeSaR) concepts in Jordan are discussed. Results show that storage and treatment are prerequisites for any type of grey water use. Grey water is aerobically and anaerobically biodegradable but the conversion rates are low. The core of the treatment concept consists of an integrated storage and anaerobic treatment unit, fed with a natural influent flow pattern, in a down-flow mode, up to a one day operational cycle, i.e. a variable HRT ≤ 24 hours. The second step consists of an aerobic post-treatment, mechanically aerated in a down-flow mode and a one day operational cycle, i.e. 24 hours HRT. Both units need insulation in the winter period. The final effluent, stable in winter and summer, meets the Jordanian
Fabrication of Vehicle Safety using Power Window Mechanism
Authors: M Selvakumar.
Published: May 2023

Abstract: The fabrication of a vehicle safety system using power window mechanisms aims to improve the safety features of automobiles by utilizing the existing power window mechanism and various sensors. The system is designed to provide additional safety measures in case of accidents, emergencies, or dangerous situations by automatically activating the power windows and opening the vehicle doors.The proposed safety system incorporates a tilt sensor, water sensor, air quality sensor, fire sensor, gas sensor, and a control unit that work together to detect and respond to various emergency scenarios. The tilt sensor can detect if the vehicle has rolled over or is at a steep angle, while the water sensor can detect if the vehicle is submerged in water. The air quality sensor can detect harmful gases or fumes inside the vehicle, and the fire and gas sensors can detect the presence of fire or dangerous gas levels. When any of these sensors detect an emergency situation, the control unit triggers the power window mechanism to open the windows and allow occupants to exit the vehicle quickly and safely. The proposed system is a costeffective solution that utilizes the existing power window mechanism, making it easy to integrate into existing vehicle designs. Additionally, the system enhances passenger safety by providing a means of quick and safe evacuation in emergency situations. In conclusion, the fabrication of a vehicle safety system using power window mechanisms and various sensors is a promising solution that can significantly improve the safety features of automobiles and reduce the risk of injury in case of accidents, emergencies, or dangerous situations.
Design and Implementation of Virtual Try-On System Using Machine Learning
Authors: Bhojne Prof. Nilesh , Gaikwad Dhanashree , Bankar Abhishek , Shimpi Sahil , Patil Kunal
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Virtual try-on systems have become increasingly popular in the e-commerce industry, allowingcustomers to virtually try on clothes and accessories before making a purchase. However, current virtual fitting methods often suffer from pixel disruption and low resolution, leading to unrealistic try-on images. To solve this problem, we propose a Parser Free Appearance Flow Network (PFAFN) methodology that generates try-on images by simultaneously warping clothes and generating segmentation maps while exchanging information. Our experimental results show that PFAFN outperforms existing methods at a resolution of 192 x 256. The proposed virtual try-on system was implemented using Python and TensorFlow. The system's testing and validation were alsodiscussed. Our research contributes to the development of more realistic virtual try-on systems that could enhance customer experience and satisfaction in the e-commerce industry
A Multi Model Approach: A Data Engineering Driven Pipeline Model for Detecting Anomaly in Sensor Data using Stacked LSTM
Authors: . Subha , Patel Anurag , . Saranraj
Published: May 2023

Abstract: This study uses a self-supervised learning technique based on auto encoders to find anomalous nodes. Only temporal variables have been taken into account and researched so far for use in identifying anomalies in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). This method fully utilises the geographic and temporal information of the WSN for anomaly identification by incorporating the extraction of geographic location features, intermodal WSN correlation features, and temporal WSN data flow characteristics into the design of the autoencoder. First, by focusing on a single mode from a local spatial perspective, a fully connected network is used to temporal nodes. Second, the spatial and temporal characteristics of the data flows of the nodes and their neighbours are retrieved by concentrating on a specific mode and seeing the WSN topology from a global spatial perspective for anomaly identification. The adaptive fusion method's weighted summation step is then used to extract the relevant features from the various models. An LSTM is used in this study to solve the problem of long-term dependence in the temporal dimension. The decoder's reconstructed output and the hidden layer representation of the are used to calculate the anomaly probability of the current system utilising a fully linked network.
Pneumonia Detection Using X-Rays by Deep Learning
Authors: D Pranay Bharadwaj , Kiruthika Mrs. K. M Sai
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Pneumonia is one of the serious diseases that is caused by a bacterial or viral infection of the lungs and has the potential to result in severe consequences within a short period. Therefore, early diagnosis is a key factor in terms of the successful treatment process. Thus, there is a need for an intelligent and automatic system that has the capability of diagnosing chest X-rays and to simplify the pneumonia detection process for experts as well as for novices. This study aims to develop a model that will help with the classification of chest x-ray medical images into normal(healthy) vs abnormal(sick).
AI Based Recruitment Tool
Authors: Singh Surya Partap , Srivastava Amitesh , Dwivedi Suryansh , Pandey Mr. Anil Kumar
Published: May 2023

Abstract: In this study, the researchers narrowed their focus to the application of algorithmic decision-making in ranking job applicants. Instead of comparing algorithms to human decision-makers, the study examined participants' perceptions of different types of algorithms. The researchers varied the complexity and transparency of the algorithm to understand how these factors influenced participants' perceptions. The study explored participants' trust in the algorithm's decision-making abilities, fairness of the decisions, and emotional responses to the situation. Unlike previous work, the study emphasized the impact of algorithm design and presentation on perceptions. The findings are important for algorithm designers, especially employers subject to public scrutiny for their hiring practices.