bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quantum Technology Improves Small-World Network Collective Dynamics for Secure AI Transactions
Authors: Jagan S. , Shrivas Shikha Bhardwaj , Thomas Subin , Jha Srijib Shankar
Published: August 2024

To create trustworthy artificial intelligence transactions, this research investigates the collaborative dynamics of small-world networks that are supported by quantum technology. Small-world networks are well-known for their efficiency in the dissemination of information; nevertheless, concerns regarding security and responsibility impede their ability to operate on a large scale in artificial intelligence transactions. Utilizing a significant quantity of technology provides a solution to these difficulties. A secure environment for artificial intelligence transactions is provided by quantum-enhanced small-world networks, which demonstrate increased resilience against hostile attacks. Through the utilization of quantum trap and superposition, these networks facilitate the formation of trust among AI agents, hence enhancing the integrity and trustworthiness of transactions. The purpose of this investigation is to demonstrate the efficacy of quantum-enhanced small-world networks in encouraging confidence in artificial intelligence transactions.
SafeMine Quantum Network-Inspired LabVIEW-Driven Real-Time Health Monitoring for Advanced Mining Safety
Authors: Sanjay R. , Jaishree M. , Anupriya V. , Yokeswaran B. R. (b8b76f32-8afb-4e56-bbde-19f49b590510  , Sanjay R.
Published: August 2024

Mining coal is among the world's most dangerous jobs. They had unanticipated emergencies on a regular basis. Mining workers faces the risks of cave-ins, explosions, gas leaks, and other accidents. Ensuring the safety of mining workers remains a significant concern. To overcome these situations, our project aims to design a monitoring system for analysing the health conditions of the mining workers in the LabVIEW environment. The proposed system provides the health conditions of the workers and give alert signals to the control center about the risk. The different types of sensors are used like heart rate sensor for measuring pulses of the workers, Gas Sensor for measuring toxic gases around the surroundings of workers and temperature sensors. The sensors data are received by microcontroller hardware and then integrated with LabVIEW environment to monitor the health conditions of workers. The proposed method allows the control unit to monitor the mining workers health conditions at any time using the consumer id. Also, if any abnormalities in workers' health is found ie., sudden change in heartbeat, heart panic, oxygen level and temperature, alerts message given to control unit. This is the proposed method used for monitoring the health conditions of the mining workers. By leveraging quantum networking inspired algorithms, we seek to optimize data processing efficiency, ultimately contributing to a safer working environment for mining workers.
Estimation of Friction for a Hydrodynamic Sliding Bearing for the Turbulent Regime From Single-Phase and Two-Phase Fluid Flow Behaviour
Authors: Imene Bouchelaghem , Nadia Bendaoud , Kadda Mehala , Hadja Khoussa , Zohra Khelif Fatima , Abdelhalim Foullani , Habib Bendaoud Mohammed
Published: August 2024

The hydrodynamic plain bearing relies on the generation of a lubricant film through the rotational movement of the journal. As the journal rotates, it creates a layer of lubricant between the bearing and journal surfaces. This lubricant film separates the two surfaces, preventing direct contact and minimizing friction and wear. The high speeds can lead to severe conditions such as cavitation due to rapid oil evaporation, which introduces a new phase into the flow. In this study, it is anticipated that a two-phase flow will occur through the shaft-bushing conjunction because of the rupture of the lubricating film near the contact outlet. Pressure disturbances above these rupture zones may induce vapor-cavity formation at a small scale. A numerical analysis was conducted by solving Navier–Stokes continuity equations and vapor-transport equations. The k-epsilon model was used to analyze friction at the fluid-bearing interface for the turbulent regime. The results indicate that higher flow velocity values and pressure were observed in the case of two-phase flow compared to one-phase flow.
Tracing the urbanisation of risk in Malawi: A multilevel analysis
Authors: Bauer Willi , Titz Alexandra , Manda Mtafu C.
Published: August 2024

Cities in Malawi have long been outside the focus of disaster risk reduction. As a result, urban risks remain poorly understood, and urban governments and disaster risk reduction (DRR) practitioners working in cities struggle to adequately support vulnerable urban populations. This is evidenced by recent disasters such as Cyclone Freddy, which devastated the city of Blantyre in 2023, and increasingly common small-scale events in urban areas.This article analyses the Malawian city as a distinct riskscape, shaped by national-level policies of neglect that create an institutional void that DRR practitioners working at the city level struggle to fill. This process is complicated by a multitude of challenges at different levels of governance, especially leaving small-scale events prevalent in urban areas largely unaddressed. This process of risk accumulation is increasingly affecting urban residents. Methodologically, we demonstrate this through a comprehensive policy analysis and by drawing on expert and civil society interviews and questionnaires conducted in Lilongwe City.Contribution: By outlining the interlocking challenges at multiple levels and grounding them in empirical data, we highlight the specificities of urban DRR efforts in Malawi and provide opportunities to improve them.
Obstacles in Obtaining Optimal Physiotherapy Services for Musculoskeletal Conditions in Rural Communities of Goa: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Fernandes Jorida , Bandekar Sanjana
Published: August 2024

Background:

Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide and occur across all age groups. The treatment of choice for this remains nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs despite evidence showing exercises reduce pain and also improve quality of life. In India, the majority of the population belongs to rural areas where access to physiotherapy can be difficult. Greater dependence on traditional medicine is also seen in these areas. This research aims to identify obstacles faced by the rural communities in Goa in obtaining physiotherapy services.

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to identify barriers to physiotherapy services for musculoskeletal problems in rural sectors and reliance on traditional medicine for movement-related problems.

Materials and Methods:

This was a descriptive study involving 200 participants and 27 health workers. The questionnaire was administered by the investigator. Data were analyzed manually as well as using SPSS (version 26).

Results:

Movement-/function-related pain in daily life was reported by 63.5%. Awareness of physiotherapy was present in 74% and 12% had a clinic in their community. Only 18% relied on traditional medicine. Out of the health workers/professionals interviewed, 96% were aware of physiotherapy. The most common reason was the lack of resources for the absence of physiotherapy services.

Conclusion:

The obstacles identified were lack of clinics, poor referrals, and lack of resources for physiotherapy equipment.

Clinical Implications:

Identification of barriers to physiotherapy in rural sectors will help to improve services in the area.
A self-similar set with non-locally connected components
Authors: Xiao Jian-Ci
Published: August 2024

Luo, Rao and Xiong [Topol. Appl. 322 (2022), 108271] conjectured that if a planar self-similar iterated function system with the open set condition does not involve rotations or reflections, then every connected component of the attractor is locally connected. We create a homogeneous counterexample of Lalley–Gatzouras type, which disproves this conjecture.
Asymptotic stability of solutions to quasilinear damped wave equations with variable sources
Authors: Yang Xiaoxin , Wu Xiulan , Zhuang Jiabao
Published: August 2024

In this paper, we consider the following quasilinear damped hyperbolic equation involving variable exponents:
$$
u_{tt}-\operatorname{div}( |\nabla u|^{r(x)-2}\nabla u)+|u_t|^{m(x)-2} u_t-\Delta u_t=|u|^{q(x)-2}u,
$$
with homogenous Dirichlet initial boundary value condition. An energy estimate and Komornik's inequality are used to prove
uniform estimate of decay rates of the solution. We also show
that $u(x, t)=0$ is asymptotic stable in terms of natural energy associated with the solution of the above equation. As we know, such results are seldom seen for the variable exponent case. At last, we give some numerical examples to illustrate our results.
On subspaces of Orlicz spaces spanned by independent copies
of a mean zero function
Authors: Astashkin Sergei Vladimirovich
Published: August 2024

We study the subspaces of the Orlicz spaces $L_M$ spanned by independent copies
$f_k$, $k=1,2,…$, of a function $f\in L_M$, $\int_0^1 f(t) dt=0$.
Any such a subspace $H$ is isomorphic to some Orlicz sequence space
$\ell_\psi$. In terms of dilations of the function $f$, a description
of strongly embedded subspaces of this type is obtained, and conditions
guaranteeing that the unit ball of such a subspace consists of functions
with equicontinuous norms in $L_M$ are found. In particular, we prove
that there is a wide class of Orlicz spaces $L_M$ (containing the $L^p$-spaces,
$1\le p< 2$), for which each of the above properties of $H$ holds
if and only if the Matuszewska-Orlicz indices of the functions $M$
and $\psi$ satisfy $\alpha_\psi^0>\beta_M^\infty$.
Linear isometric invariants of bounded domains
Authors: Deng Fusheng , Ning Jiafu , Wang Zhiwei , Zhou Xiangyu
Published: August 2024

We introduce two new conditions for bounded domains, namely $A^p$-completeness
and boundary blow down type, and show that, for two bounded domains $D_1$ and $D_2$ that are $A^p$-complete and not of boundary blow down type, if there exists a linear isometry from $A^p(D_1)$ to $A^{p}(D_2)$ for some real number $p>0$ with $p\neq $ even integers, then $D_1$ and $D_2$ must be holomorphically equivalent, where,
for a domain $D$, $A^p(D)$ denotes the space of $L^p$ holomorphic functions on $D$.
Codimensions of identities of solvable Lie superalgebras
Authors: Zaicev Mikhail Vladimirovich , Repovs Dusan D.
Published: August 2024

We study identities of Lie superalgebras over a field of characteristic zero.
We construct a series of examples of finite-dimensional solvable Lie
superalgebras with non-nilpotent commutator subalgebra for which
the PI-exponent of codimension growth exists and is an integer number.
Morpho-physiological assessment of some rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for salinity stress tolerance
Authors: Mayaki Bashir Mohammed , Sani Lawan Abdu , Abubakar Usman , Mohammed Jibril Sani , Mohammed Nuraddeen , Mato Rukayya Kabir
Published: August 2024

Salinity is an ever increasing problem that reduces rice yield in rice producing areas. The rice plant is salt sensitive and its productivity is severely affected by the accumulation of soluble salts in soils. The arid and semi-arid zone of Nigeria where irrigation practices are widely adapted faces the most serious ecological and environmental problems arising from high saline soil conditions. Identification of salt tolerant rice genotype is one of the solutions to the problem of salinity. This study was conducted under a controlled environment at the Department of Plant Biology, Bayero University Kano, to evaluate the responses of six rice genotypes at four levels of NaCl concentrations (0 dS/m, 4 dS/m, 8 dS/m and 10 dS/m). Data were collected on (plant height, leaf chlorophyll content, shoot fresh and dry weight, root fresh and dry weight) and were subjected to analysis of variance for mean comparison. The results of analysis of variance revealed that the parameters measured were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) affected for all varieties at different concentrations except at (0 dS/m) which is the control. The most effect was observed particularly in the range of 8 to 10 dS/m. Based on the IRRI modified standard evaluation system for rice salinity tolerance FARO 57, FARO 62, SUFI and FARAR ZAIRA were classified as susceptible varieties while FARO 44 and FARO 67 were classified as moderately tolerant varieties.
Application of high-resolution aeromagnetic data for structural frame work of Zamfara Basement Complex, North Western Nigeria
Authors: Narimi A.M. , Rafiu A.A , Alhassan U.D.
Published: August 2024

Zamfara state, located in the northwest of Nigeria, is regarded as one of the richest states in terms solid mineral abundance in Nigeria. Unofficial artisanal miners have found over 120 mining sites in the state. However, there is Insufficient knowledge of local and regional geology in the research area. High resolution aeromagnetic data were utilized to determine the depth of magnetic sources and basement tectonics. Clarifying the tectonic distribution of the basement complex and small portion of Sokoto sedimentary sequence within the research area is the aim of this investigation. Furthermore, this elucidation will help to differentiate the region's causative sources, which include contacts, faults, fractures, silk and dykes. Three approaches were compared for estimating the depth to magnetic sources namely: upward continuation, source parameter imaging, and Euler deconvolution. Euler deconvolution was upward continued to a distance of 1 km for (structural indexes 0 and 1, i.e., for contact and dyke) respectively. The map from these structural indexes exhibits similar patterns in terms of magnetic intrusive geological structures. Most magnetic structures and intrusive depth sources diminish at shallower range < 500 m while deeper sources > 1 km and 1.5 km were still present. The source parameter imaging produces the depth to the magnetic source, which ranges from 85.42 nT, which indicates a basement complex, to 1088.21 nT, which indicates a sedimentary basin. In addition to the subsurface geologic conditions, Visual inspection of the total horizontal derivative (THD), and tilt derivative (TD) revealed swift variations in the lithologic features and tectonic inferences as well as the subsurface geologic conditions. Three primary magnetic lithologic zones were identified from the analytical signal map classification: strong (> 0.051 nT/m), intermediate (0.016 to 0.051 nT/m), and low magnetic zones (< 0.016 nT/m). The lineament map, tilt derivative, and horizontal tilt derivative all showed the amplifications of various structural features (faults, fractures, and folds). These demonstrate the structural control of minerals in this research area.
Review on curcumin bioactivity as a potent therapeutic prospect for the treatment of cancer
Authors: Ogbonnaya Faith Chidiebube , Amah Gogonte Hezekiah , Ogunsanya Mary Uchenna , Ogunbiyi Babafemi Tosin , Ugwu Justina Chioma , Adetunji Oluwaseyi Adegoke , Adetayo Modupe Olusola , Akani Emmanuel Okoh , Oshinowo Ibukunoluwa Omotayo
Published: August 2024

Cancer is a leading cause of mortality that is characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation above hay-flick limit (tumor growth), hypoxia in affected tissue and resulting to angiogenesis, apoptosis and metastasis. It adversely affects patients: psychologically, socially as well as economically. It results due to interplay of risk factors like; chemicals, viruses, genetic predisposition and environmental factors. There is global quest for safer, effective and cheaper strategies in cancer treatment which include use of phytochemicals obtained from plants. Turmeric has a very potent component, curcumin that has greatly contributed towards the effective treatment of cancer. Curcumin possesses some properties that inhibit cell proliferation and simultaneously induce apoptosis as well as provide positive results in management of oxidative stress and inflammation. It has been reported in animal cell line and clinical trial to be highly effective in cancer treatment due to its availability, bioactivity and no observable adverse effect. The use of curcumin in cancer treatment needs to be encouraged by promoting its use in preparation of regular cuisines and as adjuvants in cancer treatment.
Parental knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding safe handling and disposal of alcoholbased hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants in urban Sri Lanka
Authors: Dayasiri Kavinda , Pathiraja Hashan , De Soyza E.K.N. , Thadchanamoorthy V. , Dassanayaka S.J.S.
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Hand sanitizers were increasingly used in most households during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess knowledge and practices regarding the safe handling and disposal of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants in urban Sri Lanka.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed including parents of children admitted to North Colombo Teaching Hospital for a period of one year in August 2021. Data were collected regarding parental knowledge about the safe handling and disposal of hand sanitizers, and their health hazards by paediatric post-graduate trainees. All data were analyzed using SPSS 17.0. Chi-square test was used to find the association of overall knowledge and attitude scores with potential sociodemographic determining factors.
Results: A total of 153 parents were recruited. The majority of mothers (126, 82.4%) and fathers (133, 86.9%) had attended up to secondary school. Approximately 113(73.9%) parents believed that pre-school children were the most vulnerable for accidental ingestion of sanitizers and 40 parents (26.1%) did not believe that sanitizer solutions can be accidentally inhaled by toddlers. Only 132 parents (86.2%) knew how to disinfect their home premises safely and 29 parents (18.9%) didn’t know how to store cleaning products safely. Overall, lower knowledge scores correlated with lower maternal education (p<0.05) and lower socio-economic status (p<0.05). The gender (p = 0.06) and age of the parent (>35 years versus <35 years) (p = 0.21) did not show a significant association. Attitude scores positively correlated with parental education (p<0.002) and socio-economic status (p<0.03). The gender (p = 0.12) and age of the parent (>35 years versus <35 years) (p = 0.07) did not show a significant association.
Conclusion :Overall knowledge and attitude scores in parents were associated with education level of parents and the level of socio- economic status. Gender and parental age did not show a significant association.
Fabrication of Mini Bio-Gas Digester using Locally Available Material for Cooking Purposes
Authors: Ahmad Nuhu , Sanni Abubakar , Ahmad Ahmad , Aliyu Sani
Published: August 2024

Energy is becoming almost unaffordable for most people, especially in Africa, where there are insufficient investments and less emphasis is given to sustainable and renewable sources of energy. This research work entails the fabrication and performance evaluation of a mini-biogas digester using locally available materials (cow dung and garbage) for domestic cooking in Nigeria. The obtained biogas was analyzed with a portable gas analyzer (PG-300) and found to have met standard cooking gas specifications for chemical composition, sulfur content, hydrogen sulfide content, and calorific value. The digester, fabricated from a 25-liter square round plastic jerry can, produced 0.39 to 0.5 m3 of methane gas daily from cow dung and garbage mixtures, which is approximately 50–60% of the total biogas produced. This eco-friendly technology offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for domestic cooking, reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
Development of Breast Cancer Diagnosis System
Authors: Sotonwa Kehinde A. , Oluwatosin Adebisi E. , Raji-Lawal Hanat Y. , Oduyomi Damilare
Published: August 2024

Breast cancer poses a global health challenge, necessitating advanced diagnostic system for improved patient outcomes. This study introduces the Breast Cancer Diagnosis System (BCDS), employing sophisticated programming languages such as JavaScript, React and Python to develop an advanced expert system for a swift and precise breast cancer diagnosis. Emphasizing accuracy, early detection and informed decision-making. BCDS addresses the intricate nature of breast cancer diagnosis. Its comprehensive solution harnesses the capabilities of powerful programming languages to prioritize efficiency and precision, aiming to enhance the diagnostic process for healthcare professionals. Rigorous testing ensures the reliability of independent modules, logical decisions, and data validation. BCDS demonstrates promising outcomes with a user friendly landing page and clear operational guide. This system emerges as a valuable contribution to healthcare technology, addressing the complexities of breast cancer diagnosis and care, thereby signifying a significant stride in breast cancer diagnostic systems and underscoring the ongoing need for advancements in healthcare technology. In furthering this study, expanding validation studies by incorporating larger and more diverse dataset in tackling complex challenges on breast cancer would help in creating more awareness for early detection.
Green Synthesis for the Production of Glucose Syrup from Waste Cassava Starch Using Alpha-Amylase
Authors: Aderibigbe Fatai , Babatunde Esther , Ochapa Sunday , Saka Harvis
Published: August 2024

Research on production of glucose syrup from waste cassava starch has not been adequately covered. In this paper, we report on the process for breaking down starch through harnessing the catalytic properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in an enzymatic procedure that encompasses the breakdown of starch by alpha-amylase. The analysis carried out on the starch-synthesized AgNPs had its peak absorbance in the region between 400 nm and 500 nm, the X-ray diffraction (XRD) result also showed that the AgNPs were crystalline and this indicated that the nanoparticle formed could be used for hydrolysis. The presence of silver nanoparticles was observed to enhance the speed at which starch was enzymatically broken down as sample G1 (which was the sample with an equal amount of silver nanoparticle and alpha-amylase) has a concentration of 5.23 mg/mL (which implies a percentage conversion of approximately 52.3%). It is hypothesized that alpha-amylase became immobilized on the nanoparticle surface giving rise to a better glucose yield in this study.
Awareness and practice of breast cancer screening methods among women in an urban area of North-Western Nigeria
Authors: Eseigbe P. , Idoko P.E. , Zubairu H.D. , Ezemenahi S.I. , Edugbe A.E.
Published: August 2024

Background: Breast cancer is a public health burden among women globally. Screening for breast cancer is pivotal to the reduction in  the morbidity and mortality associated with breast cancer among women. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and  practices of breast cancer screening methods among women who attended an educational conference in Kaduna metropolis, Northwest  Nigeria.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A modified validated selfadministered questionnaire was used to collect data on the awareness and practice of breast cancer screening methods among the women. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis.
Results: A  total of 274 women with a mean age of 43.26 ± 9.58 years participated in this study. Most (90.5%) of the participants were aware of breast cancer. The rate of awareness of breast self-examination (BSE) was 70.1%, however, only 40.5% of the women practiced BSE with 10.6%  performing it monthly. Over half, 51.8%, of the study participants were aware of clinical breast examination (CBE) while only 12.4% of the  women had gone for a CBE. Mammography as a screening method for breast cancer had the least awareness rate of 27.7% while only  9.5% had done it. The common reason stated for not practicing these breast cancer screening methods was poor knowledge.  
Conclusion: This study has highlighted the low awareness and practice of breast cancer screening methods among women. There is a  need to improve strategies of health literacy on these screening methods among women to reduce the mortality and morbidity posed by  breast cancer.
Perceived influence of work- related stress on caring behaviour and quality of life of nurses in UNIOSUN teaching hospital, Osogbo Osun state
Authors: Akinwale O.D. , Omishakin M.Y.J. , Abokede O.O. , Ajewole A.I. , Akinbowale B.T. , Adeniyi V.A.
Published: August 2024

Background: Nurses are the bedrock of the healthcare system and take on responsibilities within their jurisdiction and beyond their job  description, which contributes to high level of stress among them.
Objective: This study was carried out to assess the influence of workplace-related stress on caring behaviour and quality of life of nurses  in UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design with convenience sampling technique was used. Two hundred and  six participants were used for the study. Data were collected using adapted questionnaire from previous study and WHO-BREF. Data  were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to established  relationship between workplace-related stress, caring behavior and quality of life among nurses.
Results: Findings from the study  showed high level 108(52.4%) of stress from workplace due to excessive workload 96(46.6%), stress from dying or dead patients 97(47.1%)  and uncertainty concerning patients' treatment 132(64.1%). Positive caring behavior 134(65.1%) and low quality of life  79(38.5%) were observed. A strong positive correlation exist between prevalence of workplace related stress (r=0.092; P-value=0.018) and  caring behavior of nurses, also between prevalence of workplace-related stress and quality of life of nurses (r=0.037; P-value=0.059).  
Conclusion: Nurses, despite their level of stress can still care for their patients effectively even if their quality of life is affected, however,  it is recommended that nurses' workforce should be increased so as to reduce the workload of nurses and improve nurses' quality of life.
Screening for chronic kidney disease among health workers in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria
Authors: Bello A. , Oladele C. , Akinola O. , Dashe R. , Ajimuda S. , Abdulmalik A. , Mohammad M. , Mohammed A. , Olaosebikan O. , Adekanye A. , Uzoigwe L. , Aiyedun S. , Aiyedun S. , Rotimi B. , Abubakar U.
Published: August 2024

Background: Screening adults for chronic kidney disease and managing those identified has been advocated as one of the means of  limiting the burden of the disease. The renal study team of Federal Medical Centre, Bida decided to screen health workers in the hospital  for chronic kidney disease as part of activities marking the world kidney day.
Methods: A purposive cross-sectional study involving 262  health workers; using self -administered questionnaire was carried out after adequate publicity. Chronic kidney disease was defined  according to KDIGO. Data obtained were analyzed with SPSS version 21.2
Results: Chronic kidney disease defined as eGFR <60mls/ min/1.73m was seen in 19 (7.25%) of the respondents. Also 79 (30.15%) had eGFR spanning within 2 60 – 89mls/min/1.73m . Marital status  and recurrent body swelling were significantly associated with chronic kidney disease (p= 0.018 and 0.045 respectively). Marital  status was the only predictor of chronic kidney disease in the population (p=0.047, Exp B= 0.166, CI= 0.028 – 0.976).
Conclusion: We  advocate that comprehensive renal function test should be included in pre-employment medical screening test in the country.
Prevention of post-anaesthetic shivering under subarachnoid block for lower limb surgeries: A randomised controlled study comparing nefopam and tramadol
Authors: Shoyemi R.O. , Fatungase O.M. , Soyannwo O.A. , Olateju S.O. , Emmanuel E.A. , Thanni L.O. , Elegbe E.O.
Published: August 2024

Objectives: Shivering is one of the frequent, undesirable and unpleasant effects of spinal anaesthesia that can be prevented by several  means including, pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
Methods: Patients between 18 and 65 years were randomly assigned into two groups (A or B). Group A patients received intravenous  0.3mg/kg nefopam while Group B patients received intravenous 0.5mg/kg tramadol just before the institution of subarachnoid block. The  parameters assessed were: the incidence of post-spinal anaesthetic shivering, its' severity, and the side-effects of the two drugs.  Changes in haemodynamic parameters, temperature, peripheral arterial oxygen saturation and temperature were also evaluated.
Results: Thirty- four patients (100%) in group A and twenty-eight patients (82.35%) in group B, were shivering-free. Thus, only six patients  (17.65%) in Group B shivered intra-operatively; p= 0.025, which is statistically significant. The severity of post-anaesthetic  shivering was assessed to be grade 2 in three patients (8.82%), while it was grade 1 in the remaining three patients (8.82%). Four patients  experienced nausea in group B, but none in group A; p = 0.114 No episode of vomiting was observed in both groups.
Conclusion:  Nefopam is better than tramadol for the prevention of intraoperative shivering under spinal anaesthesia.
Women, violence and Christian eschatological hope
Authors: Kanu Ikechukwu Anthony
Published: August 2024

Violence against women in Nigeria manifests in many forms, including domestic, verbal, and physical abuse, rape and sexual assault, early and forced marriages, incest, female genital cutting, acid baths and outright killing. Even in public and private spaces, women have continued to suffer various forms of discrimination, degradation and deprivation. A 2019 survey by the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics shows that 30% of Nigerian women aged between 15 and 49 have experienced physical violence, while about 68% have encountered emotional, economic, or sexual abuse. Some of the possible reasons given for this experience by women include drunk state of spouses, financial issues resulting in cases of possible frustration, and the rejection of sexual advances from the partner. While there are several studies on the experience of violence by women, this paper distinguishes itself by studying this experience of women in relation to the resurrection faith, considered by this piece as a Christian eschatological hope. It focused on two major experiences of women: rape and female genital mutilation. While giving importance to seeking legal redress and political commitment to solving these problems, the resurrection faith is not just employed as an eschatological event separate from the present historical event- it is understood as affording liberty in the present to those who believe. For the sake of this paper, the thematic and expository methods of inquiry were adopted.
PENERAPAN MEDIA GAMBAR BERGERAK TERHADAP KREATIVITAS ANAK USIA DINI DI PAUD BUKIT RAYA
Authors: Aula Bainatul , Kartini Kartini , Suyatmin Suyatmin
Published: August 2024

Penelitian dilatarbelakangi karena bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan : (1) Bagaimanakah perkembangan kreativitas anak sebelum diterapkan media gambar bergerak di PAUD Desa Bukit Raya, (2) Adakah peningkatan kreativitas anak setelah melakukan penerapan media gambar bergerak di PAUD Desa Bukit Raya, (3) Adakah perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media gambar bergerak di PAUD Desa Bukit Raya.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Metode penelitian dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen jenis penelitian pre eksperimental dengan menggunakan one grup pretest-posttest. Subjek yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik di PAUD Bukit Raya di Desa Bukit Raya kecamatan Tanah Pinoh Barat. Teknik pengumpulan data di dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian yaitu menggunakan uji normalitas data dan hipotesisi atau uji t dengan rumus Paired Sample t Test.Berdasarkan hasil yang sudah dianalisis dari kelas eksperimen terdapat peningkatan terhadap kreativitas anak sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media gambar bergerak. Hal ini ditunjukan dari hasil rata-rata nilai pre-test sebesar 11.39 sebelum dilakukannya treatment dan hasil rata-rata nilai post-test sebesar 27.52 setelah dilakukannya treatment. Maka dari hasil analisis tersebut penelitian dapat menyimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan media gambar bergerak terdapat peningkatan terhadap kreativitas anak usia dini. Kata kunci : media gambar bergerak, kreativitas anak usia dini
Modality in climate change and environmental discourse by Greenpeace Australia Pacific
Authors: Kapranov Oleksandr
Published: August 2024

The issue of climate change poses a serious challenge to the world we live in. People’s concerns with the issue of climate change and environmental agenda are echoed by a number of nongovernmental organisations, for instance, Greenpeace Australia Pacific (GAP), which communicates its views on the matter to the public and selected target groups on Social Networking Sites (SNSs), such as Facebook. Currently, however, there is insufficient scholarship on GAP’s communication on SNSs. In particular, little is known about the role of modality in GAP’s climate change and environmental discourse on Facebook. The article presents a mixed-methods study that investigates how modality, which is often associated with modal verbs, is used by GAP in its communication on Facebook. The study involves a corpus of GAP’s status updates on Facebook that are investigated for the frequency of the occurrence of modal verbs and their pragmatic roles. The results of the analysis reveal that the most frequently occurring modal verbs in the corpus are can, will, and would, which perform a range of pragmatic roles that are further discussed in the article.
Creating Creative Blends In 21 Century (A Comparative Study Of English And Bulgarian
Authors: Nedelcheva Svetlana
Published: August 2024

This article studies blending as a word-formative strategy used in newly coined vocabulary in English and English borrowings in Bulgarian. It involves merging parts of two or more words to create a new lexical unit and typically occurs when the beginning of the first is combined with the end of the second to form a new word that represents a combination of their meanings. Blending is commonly used to create new words for technological advancements, brand names, and other contemporary concepts. For this study we constructed two databases containing vocabulary which has already been included in the dictionaries of Standard English and some of them in the Dictionary of New Bulgarian Words. Additionally, we try to determine the processes of adaptation the English borrowings are subject to when they are adopted in the target language and their assimilation. The article also explores morphological differences in the construction of English and Bulgarian blends.
Gender representation in English language textbooks in Bangladesh
Authors: Awal Abdul
Published: August 2024

This study investigated gender representation in English textbooks from Classes 6 to 10 in Bangladesh, using corpus analysis. AntConc, a textual analysis tool, was used to quantify the occurrence of gender-related lexical items in resources. The corpus comprises approximately 147,698 tokens distributed across the four textbooks. The results revealed significant disparities in the distribution of male- and female-associated lexical items. Here, male-related words occurred 1,958 times (1.33 %), whereas female-related words occurred 1,165 times (0.79 %). The highest imbalance ratio (0.94 %) was found in textbooks of class 6 having male represented words (1.95%) and female represented words (1.01%). This male-dominated gender disproportion appeared in the other three textbooks at different ratios, which may reflect Bangladesh’s cultural and societal norms. These distinctive and male-centred gender-biased textbooks may have an impact on students’ perceptions of gender roles and societal expectations. The findings of this corpus analysis predict how much textbook content may affect female students’ sense of inclusion and their collective consciousness of gender rights. Finally, it recommends ensuring gender equality and inclusion in the textbooks.
The monochrome tapestry of solo existential travel in 21st century Hollywood: A critical analysis
Authors: Nandan Namitha
Published: August 2024

Solo existential travel films of Hollywood enjoyed their heyday in the first two decades of the 21st century with most of them emerging as cult classics that have inspired millions to venture out on backpacking trips. The solo travel beyond the margins of a materialistic society that promises the traveller some existential clarity, in theory, is a truly existential endeavour that lets the individual exercise their Sartrean freedom and responsibility. But a quick survey of the films produced by Hollywood over the decades reveals a rather stealthy racism within. Solo existential travellers in Hollywood films of the 21st century have predominantly been white Americans. Despite being a powerful tool to create one’s meaning and authentic identity in society, solo travel is still an instrument of self-redemption that is kept away from people of colour, especially the black American community. The paper will look into the significance, relevance and consequences of this seemingly invisible omission. From an embodiment perspective, the paper will attempt to analyze the absence of racial diversity in the genre to shed light on why the coloured body is to find its space in Hollywood’s tapestry of solo existential travel.
Book review: The analysis of gestures. A Propaedeutic by Brîndușa-Mariana Amălăncei
Authors: Culea Mihaela
Published: August 2024

Book review: The analysis of gestures. A Propaedeutic by Brîndușa-Mariana Amălăncei
Discourse Of Dissent: Languaging Resistance And Consciousness In Subaltern Literatures – Dalit And Black
Authors: Kumar Chandan , Thomas K Nivea
Published: August 2024

The paper highlights the pivotal role of language in Afro-American and Dalit movements, emphasizing identity affirmation and resistance to dominant aesthetic structures. It examines language’s dynamic role in shaping subaltern experiences and fuelling revolutionary movements. While there is some analysis of the significance of literary trends and intellectual current in these parallel movements, a few scholarly inquiries integrate the linguistic and stylistic aspects comprehensively. The study addresses this critical gap by comparing and contrasting the selected study of these two movements to see their convergences and divergences. We employ the theoretical framework of Subaltern Studies and Distributed Language (DL) to understand socio-political motifs of pre- and post-production of a particular kind of language. The selected poems are closely read and analysed through Critical Discourse Analysis, with close reading as a key technique. It allows for an exploration of the intricate relationship between the linguistic structure, use of lexical items, emotive use of language, connotational significations, and compositional semantics. While selected Black literature poems experimented with internal morpho-syntax and everyday language, Dalit literature bluntly presented harsh facts using multilingualism, a unique Indian linguistic trait, and everyday vocabulary.
The Revolution Of Helix Theory: Transforming Public Policy
Authors: Resa Vio Vani  , Zulyani Eka Putri , Saputra Deni , Ikhsan Masrul
Published: August 2024

This research aims to analyze the urgency and impact of the helix theory revolution on transforming public policy. Using a comparative analysis method that includes bibliometric analysis and literature review, we examine various helix models: Triple Helix, Quadruple Helix, Quintuple Helix, Penta Helix, Open Innovation Helix, and Hexa Helix. The findings demonstrate that each model offers unique advantages in promoting innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in public policy. The integration of diverse stakeholders such as universities, industry, government, civil society, media, and NGOs enhances policy responsiveness and effectiveness, addressing societal challenges holistically. Existing research on helix models primarily focuses on individual frameworks without comprehensive comparisons or evaluations of their cumulative impact on public policy. Additionally, there is limited exploration of the practical implementation and effectiveness of these models in various socio-economic contexts. This research addresses these gaps by providing a comparative analysis of multiple helix models and their collective influence on public policy transformation. The novelty of this research lies in its holistic approach to evaluating multiple helix models simultaneously, offering a comprehensive understanding of their comparative advantages and potential synergies. By integrating bibliometric analysis with an extensive literature review, this study provides new insights into how diverse stakeholder collaboration can enhance the innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability of public policies. This approach not only fills existing research gaps but also proposes a more integrated framework for policy-making in complex and dynamic environments
Evaluasi Dampak Kebijakan Relokasi Pedagang Kaki Lima (PKL) di Pasar Larangan Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Wakhidatul ummah
Published: August 2024

Salah satu sarana perdagangan di Kapubaten Sidoarjo adalah pasar, baik itu pasar tradisional, semi-modern, maupun modern. Sesuai dengan Perda Kabupaten Sidoarjo nomor 1 tahun 2018 tentang  penataan, pengelolaan dan pemberdayaan pasar rakyat, Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Sidoarjo berkewajiban untuk menata, membina, serta memberdayakan pedagang kaki lima sekaligus melakukan penataan terhadap pasar tradisional yang tertekan oleh persaingan dengan pasar modern. Baru-baru ini, telah dilakukan relokasi PKL di sisi barat Pasar Larangan, yang berjarak 20meter dari lokasi sebelumnya dan masih termasuk bagian dari Pasar Larangan. Relokasi ini diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak yang lebih positif dibandingkan dengan kondisi sebelumnya. Berdasarkan kasus ini, peneliti tertarik untuk meneliti dampak relokasi PKL di Pasar Larangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dampak relokasi penataan PKL Pasar Larangan Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif pendekatan deskriptif dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Dampak individual berpengaruh positif meliputi lapak yang kokoh, parkir yang sesuai, keramaian pengunjung terpusat, penataan lapak rapi, sirkulasi udara terbuka, dan akses jalan tidak becek saat hujan. Bagi pembeli, parkir lebih tertata, pasar tidak kumuh, penjual lebih tertata, dan sistem drive-thru membuat belanja lebih efisien. (2) Dampak organisasi positif terhadap HPP Larangan dengan tercapainya tujuan Disperindag untuk memperbaiki wajah pasar dan kesejahteraan pedagang. (3) Dampak masyarakat berpengaruuh positif dengan hilangnya aroma sampah tidak sedap karena pengontrolan sampah yang rutin. (4) Dampak lembaga dan sistem sosial berdampak positif dengan tercapainya pemberdayaan pasar rakyat sesuai Perda Kabupaten Sidoarjo Nomor 1 Tahun 2018.
ETHNOMATHEMATICS EXPLORATION OF THE ISTIQLAL MOSQUE JAKARTA
Authors: Tuhfatul Janan
Published: August 2024

Ethnomathematics is a branch of mathematical study that was developed in a cultural context. This research aims to explore the concept of ethnomathematics in the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. The method used is descriptive exploratory with an ethnographic approach, which aims to explore information thoroughly to describe and analyze cultural elements in society. Data collection techniques include two types, namely library data collection through literature studies and field data collection through observation and documentation. The collected data is then analyzed using the data reduction method, which involves sorting, centralizing, and simplifying information. The results of the study show that the structure and ornaments of the Istiqlal Mosque Jakarta contain various flat and spatial structures, such as half-spheres, tubes, rectangles, and circles.
Keywords: Ethnomathematics, Geometry, Istiqlal Mosque Jakarta
The Nexus Between Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Countries
Authors: Sulaeman Sulaeman , Ninglasari Sri Yayu
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the relationship between financial inclusion and economic growth in 22 OIC countries from 2005-2018 using a panel regression model, especially the REM model. There are three financial inclusion indicators as independent variables considered in this research: the financial inclusion index, the financial outreach index, and the financial usage index. We use GDP per capita as a proxy measure for economic growth. Using a random effect model (REM), our empirical results show that financial inclusion positively and significantly affects national economic growth in OIC countries. It is proven by all the proxy variables of financial inclusion, i.e., the financial inclusion index, financial outreach index, and financial usage index, positively correlate with the GDP per capita as a proxy for national economic growth. Other empirical results from control variables show that inflation is found significant to decrease OIC's economic growth. Trade also has significant effects on economic growth in OIC countries. Besides, in this study, unemployment has positively effects to increase economic growth in OIC countries. The main hypotheses in this study are accepted. Therefore, it could be concluded that financial inclusion positively contributes to increasing economic growth in Muslim countries. Furthermore, this finding will implicate the government to enhance and promote financial inclusion programs massively and provide access to financial services formally, such as insurance, saving, or credits/financing for the underprivileged community, especially for SMEs in all rural areas in OIC countries.
Comparison Analysis of The Performance of Financial Reports on Conventional Bank and Islamic Bank
Authors: Asta Sephia Septiana , Hasan Zulfikar , Kamiludin Kamiludin
Published: August 2024

The existence of many bank financial institutions in Indonesia makes the whole community and the government feel the impact of the existence of banks. From the past until now, all economic activities in Indonesia have depended on bank financial institutions. With the current dual banking system, it is difficult for the public to determine which bank is more effective as a financial institution that can be trusted to have good quality and financial performance. This study aims to find out how the performance of financial statements is compared between conventional banks (BRI) and Islamic banks (BSI) for 2021 – 2022. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The results obtained from this study show that the financial performance of BRI banks in 2021 – 2022 is superior in evaluating the ratios of ROA, ROE, and LDR compared to BSI banks. However, BSI banks are superior to BRI banks in assessing the NPL ratio. Even so, there are advantages between the two banks, which have a good and effective soundness. The contribution that can be made from the results of this research is in the form of a comparison with similar research. The hope is that sharia banking can play a sharia economic role in Indonesia, which has the power of having the most immense Muslim majority in the world.