bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Розробка класифікацій родовищ нафти за вмістом металів (на прикладі Дніпровсько-Донецької западини)
Authors: Ishkov V. V. , Kozii Ye. S. , Kozar M. A.
Published: April 2023

Представлено результати багаторічних геохімічних досліджень вмісту таких металів, як алюміній, ртуть, хром, марганець, залізо, цинк, кобальт, нікель та ванадій, а також загальних концентрацій цих металів і сірки у нафті з 36 родовищ основного нафтогазоносного регіону України – Дніпровсько-Донецької западини.Мета досліджень полягала у розробці класифікації родовищ нафти на прикладі Дніпровсько-Донецької западини на основі геохімічних досліджень вмісту металів та їх кластерного аналізу, яку можна використовувати як найсуворіший критерій їх поділу на дві принципово різні групи – родовища, сформовані переважно нафтами біогенного походження, та родовища, що містять нафту суттєво абіогенної генерації.За результатами кластерного аналізу вперше розроблено природні класифікації цих родовищ за переліченими показниками та за співвідношенням V/Ni, що наведено у статті у вигляді дендрограм. Показано, що за результатами кластерного аналізу, вибіркові середні значення проаналізованих показників значущо відрізняються між окремими родовищами чи групами родовищ в установлених рядах, що можна інтерпретувати в термінології якісної оцінки так: аномально низькі; низькі; нижче середніх; середні; вище середніх; високі; аномально високі. Аналіз результатів досліджень та їхня інтерпретація у генетичному сенсі із порівнянням з трьома різними геохімічними критеріями відношення походження нафти до абіогенних або біогенних джерел нафтогенезу, згідно з існуючими уявленнями, надали можливість встановити, по-перше, родовища, які за кожним із цих уявлень відносяться до сформованих переважно абіогенною речовиною, по-друге, встановити та проаналізувати збіг та відмінності у переліку цих родовищ.Обґрунтовано, що порівняльний аналіз результатів кластеризації розглянутих родовищ за вмістом у нафті таких абіогенних елементів, як алюміній і ртуть, за результатами їх кластеризації за концентраціями ванадію, хрому і кобальту показує, що сукупність родовищ, які відносяться до кластерів з високим і аномально високим вмістом ванадію, хрому і кобальту, відрізняється від переліку родовищ з високими та аномально високими концентраціями алюмінію і ртуті тільки відсутністю Юр’ївського родовища. Таким чином, є сенс брати до уваги як критерій виділення родовищ з нафтою суттєво абіогенного походження, крім концентрацій ванадію, хрому і кобальту, ще й співвідношення Co/Ni та Cr/Ni.
Developing skills of allied health professionals for a principal investigator role: A case from the SIP SMART2 swallowing prehabilitation trial
Authors: Cook Florence , Nazareth Irwin , Govender Roganie
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: Clinicals trials are the bedrock for evidence-based practice amongst healthcare professionals. Creating research opportunities through structured training is integral in developing future research leaders including allied health professionals (AHP)s. The UK National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Associate Principal Investigator (Associate PI) scheme was launched in 2019 to support trainee medical, dental, nursing and AHPs to gain practical experience delivering clinical trials under local PIs. Associate PI certification requires completion of activities which includes Good Clinical Practice Training, attendance at trial meetings, trial recruitment and maintenance of site file related activities. The aim of this article was to showcase how the activities completed by an AHP undertaking the Associate PI scheme support researcher development. METHODS: SIP SMART2 is a multicentre trial of swallowing prehabilitation in head and neck cancer. SIP SMART2 was one of the first AHP-led trials to be registered on the Associate PI scheme in April 2019 with six Associate PIs registered. The example of one trainee’s activities and skills acquisition by completing the scheme were compared to a well-established researcher development framework known as the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF). RESULTS: Activities completed during the Associate PI scheme supported development across all 4 domains of the RDF. In particular, Domain C (Research governance and organisation) and Domain D (Engagement, influence and impact). CONCLUSIONS: The Associate PI scheme provides an opportunity for AHPs to gain skills and experience to develop across all domains of the Vitae RDF. Future work should assess whether completion of the Associate PI scheme leads to long-term engagement in clinical research.
Electrical compensation for deformed antenna arrays and its experimental verification
Authors: Ronggui Song , Guoming Gao , Xin Wang , Shunxi Lou , Wei Wang , Zanquan Pu
Published: April 2023

In the service of antenna arrays, especially for the large-scale antenna arrays, the deformation of the antenna structure is inevitable due to the influence of many structural factors. Therefore, effective compensation for the electrical performance of the antenna is one of the important means to ensure its normal and stable operation. An electrical compensation method based on the genetic algorithm to change the phase of the radiating element is proposed, which also considers the quantization error of the phase shifter. Under the 0.46𝜆 deformation condition, the left side lobe level of the horizontal radiometer with the worst performance deterioration is compensated by 2.15 dB, reaching the ideal state before deformation. The objectives and constraints in the optimization model can be adjusted according to the actual work requirements. The correctness and feasibility of proposed method are verified by an antenna array with 8 × 32 radiating elements.
On applications of Pell and Pell-Lucas numbers with matrix method
Authors: Akbaba Ümmügülsün , Hikmet Değer Ali
Published: April 2023

In this study, new matrices which produce the Pell and Pell-Lucas numbers are given. By using these matrices, new identities and relations related to the Pell and Pell-Lucas numbers are obtained.
Immunological Features of LRRK2 Function and Its Role in the Gut-Brain Axis Governing Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Peter Inga , Strober Warren
Published: April 2023

Emerging evidence implicates intestinal involvement in the onset and/or progression on the selective degeneration of dopaminergic neurons characterizing Parkinson’s disease (PD). On the one hand, there are studies supporting the Braak hypothesis that holds that pathologic α-synuclein, a hallmark of PD, is secreted by enteric nerves into intestinal tissue and finds its way to the central nervous system (CNS) via retrograde movement in the vagus nerve. On the other hand, there is data showing that cells bearing leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), a signaling molecule with genetic variants associated with both PD and with inflammatory bowel disease, can be activated in intestinal tissue and contribute locally to intestinal inflammation, or peripherally to PD pathogenesis via cell trafficking to the CNS. Importantly, these gut-centered factors affecting PD development are not necessarily independent of one another: they may interact and enhance their respective pathologic functions. In this review, we discuss this possibility by analysis of studies conducted in recent years focusing on the ability of LRRK2 to shape immunologic responses and the role of α-synuclein in influencing this ability.
Early mobilization in a pediatric intensive care unit and WeeFIM scores at rehabilitation: A retrospective study
Authors: Biagioni Jenny , Easley Tricia , DeAlmeida Mary L. , Vova Joshua , Fujimoto Akane B. , Graessle Shelby , Nelson Jennifer
Published: April 2023

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between early mobility (EM) of pediatric patients mechanically ventilated and functional outcomes in rehabilitation using WeeFIM scores, as well as hospital length of stay (LOS), ICU LOS, and rehabilitation LOS. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of 189 patients was completed to compare those who received EM interventions to those who did not in the ICU. Data extracted from the years 2015-2019 included: all patients who were between zero and 21 years, were mechanically ventilated via endotracheal tube (ETT) for > 48 hours, and then transferred to the comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation unit (IRU). RESULTS: For respiratory patients, the EM group had higher WeeFIM scores in all categories at admission to IRU compared to the comparison group. Neurosurgery patients had higher cognition and total WeeFIM scores in the EM group at admission to IRU. All diagnoses demonstrated shorter hospital, ICU, and IRU LOS for the comparison group versus the EM group. CONCLUSION: EM of mechanically ventilated pediatric patients with a primary respiratory diagnosis demonstrated improved function at admission to IRU compared to those who did not participate in EM. Prospective research needs to be done to examine this relationship further.
Effect of a circular hole on the SIF of a plate with a center crack subjected to uniaxial loading
Authors: Arunkumar S. , Nithin V.K.
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: Structural integrity assessment of components containing cracks is of paramount importance when they are part of critical structures. In this context, the fracture behavior of components containing cracks is crucial. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of the diameter, number and position of holes drilled in the vicinity of the centre crack in a finite plate on the mode I stress intensity factor (SIF). METHODS: A 2D model with central horizontal crack was created in ABAQUS® simulation software and validated with the analytical results after performing mesh convergence. Circular holes of different diameters and at different positions were then introduced in the vicinity of the crack. RESULTS: By increasing the diameter of the hole and its number, the SIF reduced significantly. An optimum amount of distance between the crack and the hole was found at which the SIF was minimum, beyond it increased and asymptotically approached that of the plate without holes. CONCLUSION: The diameter of the hole and the spcacing between the hole-centre and the crack axis has a major influence on the mode I SIF. By introducing multiple holes, the mode I SIF significantly reduced.
Occupational safety risk analysis in construction sites based on fuzzy analytic hierarchy process: A case study in a large construction project
Authors: Soltanzadeh Ahmad , Mahdinia Mohsen , Jafarinia Ehsan , Golmohammadpour Hamedeh , Sadeghi-Yarandi Mohsen
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: Construction projects are one of the most critical occupational sectors that experienced many challenges in occupational accidents and safety performance. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to assess safety risk in construction projects based on fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. METHODS: This study was conducted with 12 construction and occupational safety experts in one of the largest construction projects in Tehran-Iran in 2020. The process of this study included (1) risk identification, (2) measurement of risk parameters and sub-parameters, and (3) risk assessment based on a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. Risk-forming parameters in this study included the probability and severity of the event. The probability of occurrence was estimated based on four sub-parameters of technical inspection, accident experience, detection probability, and human reliability. Sub-parameters of severity included human injury, cost imposition, tarnishing the organization’s esteem, and impact on project timing and work stoppage. RESULTS: Twenty-eight identified hazards were examined in the studied construction project, including falling from a height (9-hazard), falling objects (2-hazard), electric shock (6-hazard), falling crane or load (6-hazard), elevator crashes (2-hazard), and soil fall (3-hazard). Safety risk assessment revealed that 27 risk sources were at the tolerable level and one risk source was unacceptable. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that the risk levels in the studied construction project were tolerable and unacceptable. The obtained model in this study demonstrated that using parameters that determine the probability and severity of risk according to the nature of the working environments can be a practical step in risk evaluating and implementing control measures.
Deaths, causes, and their frequency among Saudi citizens: A descriptive analysis of data from the 2017 Population Characteristics Survey
Authors: Vennu Vishal , Bindawas Saad M.
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: The number of deaths, causes, and frequency measures are crucial in determining the health of a country’s population. OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to estimate deaths, causes of death, and their frequency for Saudi nationals in 2017. METHODS: In this descriptive study, we used data from the 2017 Population Characteristics Survey (n = 14,215,901) and performed secondary data analysis between November 2021 and February 2022. We used a total number of survey samples to compute the deaths. The cause of death was determined by dividing the total number of fatalities according to sex. We calculated the overall population-, administrative region-, and gender-wise percentages, rates per 1,000 people per year, the ratios for mortality, and their reasons. RESULTS: There were 58,915 (0.4%) total deaths, including 0.3% and 0.2% deaths among females and males, respectively. The illness was the most frequent cause of mortality (46.5% or 465 per 1,000 population/year), notably in women (52.5% or 525 per 1,000 population/year). The fatality rate was higher due to traffic accidents (a total of five in every female and four males in every female). CONCLUSION: In 2017, illness—especially in women—was the cause of death. Road car accidents had a high mortality rate, especially among males. Saudi Arabia has lower death rates than other Arab nations and high-, moderate-, and low-income nations.
The Intelligence of Nations. National IQs. Update 2023.
Authors: Henss Ronald
Published: April 2023

Intelligence is by far the most important human trait. This holds true at the level of individuals as well as at the level of nations. The average cognitive performance of their inhabitants is the most significant determinant of the social, cultural, and economic development of nations. In recent decades, two prolific branches of research have amassed an enormous body of empirical data on national intelligence. On the one hand psychometric intelligence research, on the other hand the international student assessment studies, like PISA, TIMSS & Co. First, it is shown that the two approaches yield almost identical results. Then, a table is derived that contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive estimate of national IQ scores.
Does Philosophy Matter? The Urgent Need for a Philosophical Revolution
Authors: Maxwell Nicholas
Published: April 2023

Many hold that philosophy does not matter. It is an esoteric discipline devoid of intellectual and human significance. But in another way, philosophy matters profoundly, in part because of the failings of current academic philosophy. Academia at present fails to help humanity make progress towards a good, civilized world in part because it puts into practice a very bad philosophy of inquiry, here called knowledge-inquiry. As a matter of extreme urgency, academia needs to abandon allegiance to knowledge-inquiry and accept and implement a much more rigorous philosophy of inquiry, here called wisdom-inquiry. The outcome of such a philosophical and academic revolution would be an academic enterprise that would have a far greater capacity to help humanity make progress towards a better world. The argument in support of the urgent need for this philosophical and academic revolution has been widely available in books and academic journals for nearly 50 years; mainstream academic philosophy, however, ignores it. Academic philosophers need urgently to wake up to their professional responsibilities, and alert academic colleagues to the need for the revolution in our universities, from knowledge-inquiry to wisdom-inquiry.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Patient Safety Efforts
Authors: Syabanasyah Inas , Rachmawati Emma , Hartono Budi
Published: April 2023

Good leadership plays a role in implementing patient safety efforts within an established patient safety culture. This study aims to determine the influence of transformational leadership on patient safety efforts, with patient safety culture as the intervening variable. This quantitative research design is cross-sectional, with a sample size of 100 medical personnel, nurses, and medical support staff, selected using random cluster sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires, and the analysis was conducted using path analysis. The results showed that transformational leadership directly affects patient safety culture, with a t statistic measurement of 2.80 (>1.96). Transformational leadership also directly affects patient safety efforts, with a t statistic measurement of 2.26 (>1.96). Patient safety culture also directly affects patient safety efforts, with a t statistic measurement of 20.404 (>1.96). The indirect effect was measured through the indirect impact of transformational leadership on patient safety efforts through a patient safety culture, which had a t statistic measurement of 3.101. The study concludes that transformational leadership can improve patient safety efforts and culture.
Pengaruh Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia Dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT Karya Sukses Kreasi Kota Batam
Authors: Peryuda Selima , Khoiri M.
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kinerja karyawan dengan kualitas SDM dan motivasi pada PT Karya Sukses Kreasi Kota Batam. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 127 pekerja PT Karya Sukses Kreasi Kota Batam. Penelitian ini menggunakan strategi sampling jenuh, mengambil seluruh populasi sebagai sampel, dan menggunakan metode non-probability sampling untuk menentukan ukuran sampel. Analisis regresi linier berganda dilakukan dengan menggunakan SPSS 25 dalam penelitian ini. Penelitian ini menghasilkan motivasi kerja yang cukup besar sebesar 0,000 dari 0,05 dan tingkat kualitas sumber daya manusia yang signifikan sebesar 0,000 dari 0,05 yang menunjukkan bahwa kedua faktor tersebut berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Akibatnya, dapat dikatakan bahwa hipotesis penelitian memiliki pengaruh simultan dan parsial terhadap uji F dan uji T, dan menurut hasil uji koefisien determinasi, motivasi kerja karyawan dan pandangannya terhadap kualitas sumber daya manusia. sumber daya menyumbang 55,2% kinerja karyawan. Variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini menyumbang 44,8% dari variabel yang tersisa
Kiểm soát đầu vào để lập lịch cho các yêu cầu người dùng trên tính toán đám mây dựa vào ràng buộc QoS
Authors: Hà Nguyễn Hoàng , Sơn Lê Văn , Hân Nguyễn Mậu
Published: April 2023

The problem of admission control to schedule for user requirements is NP-complete [1] in cloud computing environment. To solve this problem it is usually to put building heuristic algorithms to form a simple algorithm with complex polynomial. In this paper, we propose an algorithm of admission control and a scheduling algorithm for user requirements based on the use of ACO algorithm (Ant Colony Optimization) and take advantage of validity period between the requirements so that the total cost of the system is minimal but still satisfying QoS (Quality of Service) constraints for the requirements. Two algorithms are set up and run a complete test on CloudSim. The experimental results show the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed algorithm in comparing with sequential and EDF (Earliest Deadline First) algorithms.
GIS Modeling of Solar Neighborhood Potential at a Fine Spatiotemporal Resolution
Authors: Chow Annie , Fung Alan , Li Songnian
Published: April 2023

This research presents a 3D geographic information systems (GIS) modeling approach at a fine spatiotemporal resolution to assess solar potential for the development of smart net-zero energy communities. It is important to be able to accurately identify the key areas on the facades and rooftops of buildings that receive maximum solar radiation, in order to prevent losses in solar gain due to obstructions from surrounding buildings and topographic features. A model was created in ArcGIS, in order to efficiently compute and iterate the hourly solar modeling and mapping process over a simulated year. The methodology was tested on a case study area located in southern Ontario, where two different 3D models of the site plan were analyzed. The accuracy of the work depends on the resolution and sky size of the input model. Future work is needed in order to create an efficient iterative function to speed the extraction process of the pixelated solar radiation data.
The biomechanical analysis of three plating fixation systems for periprosthetic femoral fracture near the tip of a total hip arthroplasty
Authors: Lever James P. , Zdero Rad , Nousiainen Markku T. , Waddell James P. , Schemitsch Emil H.
Published: April 2023

Background
A variety of techniques are available for fixation of femoral shaft fractures following total hip arthroplasty. The optimal surgical repair method still remains a point of controversy in the literature. However, few studies have quantified the performance of such repair constructs. This study biomechanically examined 3 different screw-plate and cable-plate systems for fixation of periprosthetic femoral fractures near the tip of a total hip arthroplasty.

Methods
Twelve pairs of human cadaveric femurs were utilized. Each left femur was prepared for the cemented insertion of the femoral component of a total hip implant. Femoral fractures were created in the femurs and subsequently repaired with Construct A (Zimmer Cable Ready System), Construct B (AO Cable-Plate System), or Construct C (Dall-Miles Cable Grip System). Right femora served as matched intact controls. Axial, torsional, and four-point bending tests were performed to obtain stiffness values.

Results
All repair systems showed 3.08 to 5.33 times greater axial stiffness over intact control specimens. Four-point normalized bending (0.69 to 0.85) and normalized torsional (0.55 to 0.69) stiffnesses were lower than intact controls for most comparisons. Screw-plates provided either greater or equal stiffness compared to cable-plates in almost all cases. There were no statistical differences between plating systems A, B, or C when compared to each other (p > 0.05).

Conclusions
Screw-plate systems provide more optimal mechanical stability than cable-plate systems for periprosthetic femur fractures near the tip of a total hip arthroplasty.
From early detection to rehabilitation in community: Reading beyond the blog testimonies of survivors' quality of life and prostate cancer representation
Authors: Zanchetta Margareth , Cognet Marguerite , Lam-Kin-Teng Mary Rachel , Dumitriu Marie Elisabeth , Renaud Lise , Rhéaume Jacques
Published: April 2023

Background
Survivors’ testimonies can reveal much about men’s experiences of prostate cancer and impacts on their quality of life (QOL) during the clinical trajectory of the disease. These survivors’ shared thoughts and views were hypothesized to reflect salient features of their lived social representation of prostate cancer.
PENGARUH WORD OF MOUTH DAN DIGITAL MARKETING TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN NASABAH MENGGADAIKAN EMAS PADA GADAI MAS
Authors: Efendi Junaidi , Maulana Wahyu , Negara Yudha Dewi Putra
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh word of mouthdan digital marketing terhadap keputusan nasabah menggadaikan emas pada Gadai MAS Unit Lenteng baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian merupakan seluruh nasabah Gadai MAS Unit Lenteng sedangkan sampel penelitian sebanyak 130 orang dengan menggunakan teknik sampling accidental dalam jangka waktu selama 1 (satu) bulan. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Uji korelasi dalam penelitian ini meliputi uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Word of mouth secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan gadai;(2) Digital marketing secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan gadai; (3) Word of mouth dan digital marketing secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan gadai; (4) Word of mouth adalah variabel yang berpengaruh dominan terhadap keputusan gadai; (5) Nilai koefisien determinan dalam penelitian ini sebesar 0.494 atau 49,4%
PENGARUH PEMBERDAYAAN KARYAWAN DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJANYA PADA PT. XL AXIATA TBK CAB MAKASSAR
Authors: Alam Nur Indah
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh pemberdayaan karyawan dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan, baik secara simultan maupun secara parsial pada PT. XL AXIATA TBK Cab Makassar. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah 47 orang dengan metode sampel jenuh dengan jumlah responden merupakan seluruh populasi, yakni sejumlah 47 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis Regresi Berganda. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dan pengujian hipotesa penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa hasil uji F menunjukkan bahwa pemberdayaan karyawan dan kompensasi secara signifikan mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan. Hasil uji t juga menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel pemberdayaan karyawan dan kompensasi secara signifikan mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan. Koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,777 yang artinya bahwa peranan yang diberikan oleh kombinasi variabel pemberdayaan karyawan dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan sebesar 77,7% sedangkan sisanya 22,3% dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak diteliti oleh peneliti.
ANALISIS EFISIENSI PENGGUNAAN MODAL KERJA KOPERASI SERBA USAHA CAHAYA MUTIS KEFAMENANU
Authors: Duli Dominikus Kopong , Ximenes Sonya
Published: April 2023

Cooperatives are one of the lifeblood of the nation's economy and need to be managed properly so that they can increase the welfare of members. Capital in the form of principal savings and mandatory savings and loan capital and external donations needs to be managed effectively and efficiently. Funds collected and spent in capital work, continue to be monitored and controlled so that cooperative activities continue to run according to plan. The efficiency of using working capital is analyzed and evaluated in order to obtain information about its management performance. The results of the analysis show that the efficiency of the use of working capital from a liquidity point of view is not good. Meanwhile, from the activity point of view, it also shows an inefficient state. It is hoped that there will be a management policy not to accumulate fresh funds that do not provide benefits. Continue to provide better loan services for members and schedule receivables receivables so that the receivables turnover frequency can be higher. The higher the receivables turnover, the better the financial performance of the cooperative.
Habitus and Cultural Reproduction of Female Circumcision in Muslim Community of Sumenep
Authors: Rosyidah Ida , Jamilah Joharotul
Published: April 2023

Female circumcision has been widely studied in terms of the causal factors, the motivation of parents to choose female circumcision for medical or non-medical personnel, community knowledge about female circumcision, the relationship between female circumcision and human rights, and the impact of female circumcision on health. But this research focuses on how female circumcision is reproduced and transmitted to society. This study aims to examine how habitus influences agents in Sumenep Regency, Madura so that local agents carry out the reproduction and transmission of female circumcision. A qualitative approach method with the type of case study research is used to extract the data. The theory used in this research is habitus, field (arena), and reproduction of Bourdieu’s social practice. This study found that the social practice of female circumcision is a habit that has been going on for hundreds of years. So it has been internalized in society. Reproduction and transmission of the practice of female circumcision are carried out by various actors from different arenas/fields, both in education, health, and religious institutions. In addition, non-medical personnel such as traditional healers and nyai (calls for women older than the person calling) are also local agents who perform female circumcision reproduction.
Cosmogenic Radionuclide-Beryllium 7 (7Be) for Monsoon Rainfall Forecasting in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Haris Mohd Fauzi , Mohd Norwawi Norita , Mohd Isa Mohd Hafez , Mohamed Zin Muhammad Rawi
Published: April 2023

Within the region of India, monsoon prediction was reported to use the concentration of 7Be cosmogenic radionuclide that contains crucial information such as atmospheric behaviour change. This review aims to identify and analyse the existing research on the usage of 7Be Cosmogenic radionuclide in assisting weather forecasts, especially rain onset and withdrawal in the monsoon season and the correlations of rainfall and monsoonal variation in Malaysia. A comprehensive search of major scientific databases was conducted, and relevant studies were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria between January 2017 and August 2022. The review found that the method of utilising 7Be as a parameter in monsoon forecasting for India is newly developed and only be assessed using the trans-equatorial method. The review also highlighted the expectation that the 7Be concentration analysis throughout the years could provide new insight into understanding monsoon behaviour and can be further utilised in forecasting the rainfall intensity during a wet season in Malaysia.
ECO-Palette art project: Integrating books and arts
Authors:   A. S. Pushkin National Library of the Republic of Mordovia, Anoshkina Anna I.
Published: April 2023

Доклад посвящен уникальному опыту работы специалистов Национальной библиотеки им. А. С. Пушкина по экологическому воспитанию подрастающего поколения. Основанный шестнадцать лет назад экологический клуб «Зеленая гостиная» действует в библиотеке и сейчас. Автор рассказывает, как многолетнее сотрудничество библиотеки и Детской экологической организации «Зеленый мир» помогает формировать экологическое мировоззрение молодежи во время цифровых технологий.
Library as a significant institute to build ecological mindset in children and teenagers
Authors:   Library (Children’s) No. 25 of Centralized Library System, Belyavskaya Oksana G.
Published: April 2023

The experience of consolidated ecological activities of Children’s Library No. 25 of Surgut Centralized Library System is discussed. Several vectors of library efforts are reviewed in detail; these are: motivating Surgut residents to manage waste, developing ecological mindset in young library users.
The Sloven springs: The ecological tour of Pskov Region with the book and camera
Authors:   V. Ya. Kurbatov Pskov Regional Scientific Library, Bogdanova Olga V.
Published: April 2023

The 2003 Calendar «The Sloven Springs: The ecological tour of Pskov Region with the book and camera» is presented. The Sloven Springs is the natural and historical site of amazing beauty. The calendar meets the SDG11.
Planted eco-knowledge
Authors:   Yurya Centralized Library System, Murygino Children’s Library-Affiliate, Gavrilova Larisa V.
Published: April 2023

The relevant experience of Murygino Library in promoting ecological literacy among children, teenagers and adults is discussed.
Steps toward the future: The experience of promoting sustainable development principles in ecology by Gorky Ryazan Regional Universal Scientific Library
Authors:   Gorky Ryazan Regional Universal Scientific Library, Zenina Margarita O.
Published: April 2023

The experience of Ryazan Regional Universal Scientific Library in ecological education based on sustainable development goals is discussed. The multi-aspect activities and their potentiality is emphasized.
Ecological education with non-traditional bibliographies
Authors:   Yurya Regional Children’s Library-Affiliate, Irbuldina Lilia Yu.
Published: April 2023

The experience of Yurya Regional Children’s Library in ecological education and compiling non-traditional bibliographies is discussed.
Combined mass events at sci-tech libraries within the context of ecological literacy projects for students
Authors:   Yudino Railway Station Hub Technical Library, Karpova Alina R.
Published: April 2023

The author proposes non-traditional formats of mass events for sci-tech libraries in their efforts in educating high school students in ecological literacy as related to the ecologically oriented activities of the railways. The algorithm of designing combined event comprising traditional library services and interactive information support is discussed. The many-year experience of ecological activities of the Yudino Station Hub Library of Gorkovskaya Railway is reviewed. The events are to motivate students to develop their ecological minset and to support ecological principles. The concept envisages creativity combined with traditional functions, and is oriented toward industry’s needs and demands. The case study will be interesting to librarians, pedagogues, other professionals working in ecological education and support, in particular within the Russian Railways Ecological Strategy.
The influence of Burpee on the volume of attention of schoolchildren
Authors: Polevoy Georgiy Georgievich
Published: April 2023

Objectives: to determine the influence of the «Burpee» exercise on the indicators of endurance and volume of attention in children aged 15-16.
Methods: the pedagogical experiment was carried out on the basis of a comprehensive school, the city of Kirov, Russia. The study involved children 15-16 years old in the amount of 52 people. During the study period, 30 physical education lessons were held in each class. Children from the control group were engaged in the usual program, and children from the experimental group additionally performed the «Burpee» exercise. Endurance in children was determined by the test «2000 m», and the volume of attention was determined by the test «Schulte Tables». The study used Excel and BioStat to determine Student’s T-test.
Results: after the pedagogical experiment, the indicators in the control group in the «2000 m» test improved by 1.9% (p>0.05), and in the «Schulte Tables» by 4.8% (p>0.05). In the experimental group, the performance improved significantly in the «2000 m» test by 9% (p<0.05) and in the «Schulte Tables» by 15.8% (p<0.05).
Conclusion: if 15-16-year-old schoolchildren perform the «Burpee» exercise in physical education classes, then the indicators of endurance and volume of attention will improve significantly. In this case, physical activity should be individual.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 02 April’23 Page : 392-397
Development of DOB Social Isolation Scale: Validity and Reliability
Authors: Gülgün Durat , Kevser Ilcioglu , Yasemin Hamlaci Baskaya
Published: April 2023

Objectives: The situation in which an individual disconnects their communication from their environment and avoids collective activities is called “social isolation”.Based on the literature reviewed, the measurement tools’ validity and reliability studies that were previously made were not sufficient in measuring the concept of social isolation. The study was conducted to develop a scale to evaluate social isolation.
Methods: This methodologically was conducted with 584 university students between February and June 2019. The draft of the Social Isolation Scale was reviewed in the literature, and an item pool of 31 items in 5-point Likert type was created. Suggestions from 11 experts were evaluated. Finally, a scale with 28 items was prepared, and the items were corrected in terms of language and expression in line with expert opinion. The data were collected via a questionnaire prepared by the researchers.
Results: The mean age of the students was detected as 20.45 ± 2.33. Ten items were removed from the scale because their factor load was under 0.500. It was determined that the scale consists of eighteen items and the sole factor. The internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach’s alpha) of the scale was calculated as 0.912.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the “DOB Social Isolation Scale” is a valid and reliable measurement instrument. Developed to measure social isolation, the DOB Social Isolation Scale is an adaptable scale to different cultures. The scale provides an advantage for healthcare professionals in determining social isolation.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 02 April’23 Page : 403-409
Molecular and haematological characterization of deletional alpha thalassemia in northeastern Malaysia
Authors: Bahar Rosnah , Sahid Salman Mohd , Ramli Marini , Noor Noor Haslina Mohd , Yusoff Shafini Mohamed , Arifin Samilawati Mohd , Zulkafli Zefarina
Published: April 2023

Background: Alpha (α) thalassemia is an inherited condition that often cause public health problem in Malaysia. Thalassemia screening program plays extremely important roles for early detection. Therefore, it is important to accurately characterized molecular and hematologic parameters to determine the carrier genotype and prevent thalassaemia major or intermedia offspring.
Objective: The objective of this study is to detect α-globin gene deletions and evaluate the haematological parameters among deletional α thalassemia patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Northeastern Malaysia.
Result: 71 (33.2%) out of of 214 samples in this study, were detected with α thalassaemia deletional type. South-East Asian (SEA) (50.7%) was most common type α deletional thalassaemia detected. There was a significant difference between the median of Hb, MCV and MCH level of patients with and without α deletion.
Conclusion: This study highlighted the importance of hematological parameter as well as Hb analysis to be used as a guide before proceed with molecular method in establishing a definitive diagnosis for proper management.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 02 April’23 Page : 410-415
Exploring the Reasons for Seeking Orthodontic Treatment among the Patients Attended in Selected Private Settings
Authors: Rubby Md Golam , Sultana Nihar , Mamun Abdullah Al , Jannath Fatema
Published: April 2023

Aim : This study was conducted to explore the reasons and influential factors for seeking orthodontic treatment among the orthodontic patients.
Methods : A total 126 patients were interviewed for the duration of four months with a semi structured questionnaire who attended at two private dental settings in Dhaka and Jeshore city. In depth interview was conducted with some patients with their guardian to explore the influential factors for seeking orthodontic treatment.
Results : The study result showed out of 126 patients majority 82.5% were female, the mean age of the patient was 17.9(±5.9) years with range 7-36 years. Social harassment like teasing or bullying experiences was the influential factor for seeking orthodontic treatment mentioned by majority orthodontic treatment seeker. Other influential factors noted as desire to have better facial or aesthetic appearance, better career opportunity.
Conclusion : Present study concluded that patients seek orthodontic treatment mainly due to psychosocial reason like to get rid of social harassment, also to improve their dental appearance and aesthetic.   
Update Dent. Coll. j: 2023; 13(1): 14-16
Dissipation kinetics, effect of household processing, and dietary risk assessment of the insecticide chlorantraniliprole residue in bitter gourd and soil
Authors: Mawtham M.M. , Kaithamalai Bhuvaneswari , Angappan Suganthi , Kulanthaisami S.
Published: April 2023

A single quadrupole liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method was validated to determine the insecticide chlorantraniliprole residues in bitter gourd fruit, juice, and soil, according to the SANTE guidelines. A linear curve was obtained (R2 > 0.99) with LOD and LOQ at 0.003 mg kg-1 and 0.01 mg kg-1. The accuracy (87–102%) and precision (RSD <5%) of the method was found to be satisfactory. The  dissipation pattern of chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC was studied by spraying twice at ten days intervals, at the recommended dose (X) (25 g a.i. ha-1), and double the recommended dose (2X) (50 g a.i. ha-1). The initial deposit on bitter gourd was 0.72 and 1.41 mg kg-1 and residues persisted up to 15 and 20 days with a half-life of 2.44 and 2.79 days at X and 2X doses, respectively. Simple decontamination techniques were found to reduce residues to the extent of 30 to 80 per cent. The reduction of chlorantraniliprole residues in bitter gourd juice was 40-50 per cent by different washing techniques. The estimated level of Risk quotient indicated (<1) chlorantraniliprole residues pose no dietary risk to consumers at the level detected.
Evaluation of the residual activity of newly developed aqueous formulation of novel biopesticide Bacillus cereus VCRC-641 through simulated field trial
Authors: Manikandan S. , Abhisubesh V. , Gangmei Kakhuangailiu , Lukose Jibi , Aneha K. , Mandodan Sahadiya , Hemaladkshmi P. , Bora Bhagyashree , Mathivanan A. , Vijayalakshmi K. , Poopathi S.
Published: April 2023

In the study a new aqueous formulation with the new mosquitocidal isolate of Bacillus cereus VCRC 641 was developed, and the residual activity was assessed from simulated field trials conducted in the natural environment. From laboratory bioassays, it was observed that the efficacy of aqueous formulation of Bacillus cereus was on par with lyophilized cell mass, as such. The LC50 values of formulated  B. cereus against Culex quinquefasciatus, Anopheles stephensi and Aedes aegypti were 0.002, 0.009 and 0.008 mg L-1 respectively. Correspondingly, the LC50 values of lyophilized cell mass of B. cereus against these three mosquito species were 0.0019, 0.005 and 0.004 mg L-1 respectively. Finally, simulated field trial was carried out using formulated B. cereus and the residual efficacy against all three mosquito larval species revealed 100 per cent larval mortality up to seven days and 69 to 78 per cent mortality were up to 15 days. Thereafter, the mortality was declining gradually up to 21 days. It is concluded that the formulation of B. cereus may be used for mosquito control program.
First record of three exotic whitefly pests (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Authors: Dubey Anil Kumar
Published: April 2023

Three exotic whitefly pest species, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin, Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell) and A. trachoides (Back) have been recorded for the first time from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Severe infestation of A. floccosus on guava; A. rugioperculatus on coconut and Cinnamomum and A. trachoides on tomato, guava and glory bower was observed. Tomato and glory bower are new host plant records for A. trachoides, and Cinnamomum for A. trachoides. Puparial diagnosis and photographs of habitus are provided to facilitate identification of these species.
Four new records of dragonflies (Insecta, Odonata) from Amboli region of Western Ghats, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Sawant Dattaprasad , Deulkar Rakesh M. , Ogale Srujan , Ogale Hemant
Published: April 2023

Microgomphus souteri Fraser, 1924, M. flavocolorata Fraser, 1924, M. irata Fraser, 1924 and Idionyx corona Fraser, 1921 are reported from Maharashtra State for the first time. The records are the northern most distribution range for the respective species. Brief description with identification characters of the species is provided.
Isolation and characterization of sex specific cuticular hydrocarbons in non-Drosophila, Phorticella striata (Sajjan and Krishnamurthy, 1975) (Diptera, Drosophilidae)
Authors: Mahendra B. V. , Prathibha M. , Kavitha R. S.
Published: April 2023

Cuticular hydrocarbons are the major organic compounds synthesized by oenocytes. The CHCs act as sex pheromones, cell communicators, inhibits dissection, and chemotaxonomic cues. The CHCs were isolated from non-Drosophila species Phorticella striata (Sajjan and Krishnamurthy, 1975) (Diptera, Drosophilidae) by employing whole body extract through GCMS method. Among the identified organic compounds, a total of 38 compounds were obtained from male flies and 68 organic compounds were isolated from female flies, Majority of the CHCs identified were methyl branched alkanes, some of them were esters and alcohols. Male flies exhibit 15 specific CHCs in which tetradecane, 2, 6, 10-trimethylwas dominant with a relative abundance (15.60%) and cyclopropane tetradecanoic acid was the least found CHCs with a relative abundance (RA) of 0.75 per cent. The flies exhibit 28 female specific CHC‘s, among them tetradecane was dominant (r value of 19.20%) and Iodomethyl undecane was the least (RA=0.70%). Both male and female flies shared 23 CHCs, but the ratio among them showed great variance. Among the shared CHCs 3-Trifluoroacetoxy dodecane was dominant in female (RA=14.50%), the male exhibited RA of 4.66 per cent. In male flies 3-Trifluoroacetoxy pentadecane was most abundant CHC (RA=10.90%), than female (4.31%).
Ruido 2019-2021: Cuenca-Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Martínez-Gavilanes Julia
Published: April 2023

La red de monitoreo que alimenta esta información está conformada por 11 estaciones de medición en tiempo real, y complementada por mediciones con sonómetros. Los lugares escogidos para la ubicación de estos pundos de medición obedecen a criterios de priorización, como lugares de alto tráfico, concentración de actividades productivas, entre otros. Al revisar los resutados obtenidos podemos concluir que la movilidad de ciudadanos entre sus viviendas y actividades cotidianas, ya sea de trabajo, estudio u ocio, asóc omo el transporte de productos sigue siendo la principal causa de generacion de ruido, lo que hace pensar qu la ciudad de Cuenca está haciendo una adecuada apuesta por fortalecer la movilidad activa y sostenible, impulsando la ampliación de redes de ciclovías y medios alternativos de transporte masivo como el Tranvía, alimentado por una matríz eléctirca ecuatoriana muy limpia, con 93.2% que proviene de energías renovables. Es decir que además de tener la expectativa de disminución de ruido se obtienen beneficios adicionales como disminución de la huella de carbono y, por ende, mitigación del cambio climático, mejora en la calidad del aire e inclusive mejora en la sadud y niveles de estrés y ansiedad en la ciudadanía. 84 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-847-25-6 EISBN: 978-9942-847-74-4
Endocrine Channels
Authors: Zdravkov George
Published: April 2023

The article will present 9 new energy channels – endocrine channels. The endocrine channels are – Thyro (for the thyroid gland), First and Second Parathyroid channels, Pancreas, Parotid, Thymus, Adre (for the adrenal gland), Ovates (for the ovary and testis), Brain, Pitu (for the pituitary gland) and Pineal channels. The endocrine channels control the hormonal activity of the glands with internal and external secretion. The hormones of the endocrine glands stimulate or suppress the function and structure building of every one organ and tissue of the human body. Will be given the author’s definition of the energy channels. Will discuss in more detail the Thyro channel – localization, structure, points, and therapy of some thyroid gland diseases.