bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 SALGINI SÜRECİNDE UZAKTAN EĞİTİME YÖNELİK PAYLAŞILAN TÜRKÇE TWİTTER MESAJLARININ DUYGU ANALİZİ
Authors: Küsmüş Ali
Published: June 2024

Günümüzde sosyal medya kullanımı gün geçtikçe artmaktadır. İnsanlar olaylara karşı tepkilerini sıklıkla bu mecralarda vermektedirler. Twitter da bu mecraların başında gelmektedir. Bu çalışmada tüm dünyayı etkisi altına alan Covid-19 salgını sürecinde eğitim alanında uygulanan uzaktan eğitim sistemine insanların verdikleri tepkinin duygu durumunu tespit etmek için model geliştirilmiştir. Geliştirilen modelde kullanılan veri seti 01.09.2020-30.06.2021 Tarihleri arasındaki uzaktan eğitimle ilgili yapılan paylaşımlardan elde edilmiştir. Veri seti geliştirilen ara yüz sayesinde duygu durumları manuel olarak elle etiketlenmiştir. Veri seti ön işleme aşamalarından geçirilerek duygu analizine uygun hale getirilmiştir. TF-IDF vektörizasyonunda geçirilen veri seti 5 farklı sınıflandırma algoritması ile sınıflandırılarak doğruluğu ölçülmüştür. Bu sınıflandırma algoritmalarından en başarılısı %76,6 ile Çok Katmanlı Algılayıcılar (MLP) algoritması olmuştur. Geliştirilen bu model devasa boyutlarda verinin üretildiği sosyal medya mecralarındaki verilerden anlam çıkarılmasına kolaylıklar sağlayacaktır.
GAZETE HABERLERİ TEMELİNDE MÜLTECİ ÖĞRENCİLERİN SORUNLARI
Authors: Kaçar Özkan Hülya , Toprakcı Erdal
Published: June 2024

Türkiye, yoğun mülteci akınına uğrayan bir ülke olması sebebiyle oluşan sorunlarla baş etmeye çalışmaktadır. Bu sorunlar arasında en önemli ve karmaşık olanı, mülteci öğrencilerle ilgili olanlardır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, gazete haberleri temelinde mülteci öğrencilerin sorunlarının neler olduğu ile yıllara göre nasıl bir dağılım gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktır. Çalışma nitel bir araştırma olup durum deseni temelinde doküman incelemesi yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Buna göre, Türkiye’de yaşayan mülteci öğrencilerin sorunlarının neler olduğu durumu gazete haberleri şeklindeki dokümanların incelenmesi yöntemiyle anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Bunun için beş medya/basın kuruluşunun internet sitelerindeki haberler çalışmanın materyali olarak seçilmiştir. Söz konusu gazetelerde 147 haber araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Toplanan veriler hem betimsel hem de içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Geçerlik ve güvenirlik koşullarına ve etiğe dikkat edilmiştir. Araştırma ile tespit edilen en önemli sonuçlarından biri mülteci öğrencilerin sorunlarının daha çok eğitsel olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Öte yandan bir başka tespitte onların, eğitselin yanında eğitseli de çok etkileyen dilsel, toplumsal, duygusal ve ailesel sorunlarının da olduğudur. Buna göre en başta politika yapıcıların söz konusu sorunları çözmek için politikalar üretmesi gerekmektedir. Öte yandan eğitim yöneticisinden, öğretmen, diğer personel ve diğer öğrencilere kadar herkesin eğitimden geçmeleri önerilebilir. Ayrıca araştırmacıların gazete haberleri ölçütünde başka ülkelerin mülteci öğrencilerinin sorunlarını araştırmaları alanyazının genişlemesine katkı sağlayabilir.
TÜRKİYE’DE SU ALTI TEKNOLOJİSİ PROGRAMININ PROFİL ANALİZİ
Authors: Çekiç Mustafa
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de ön lisans düzeyinde öğrenci kabul eden Su Altı Teknolojisi Programı’nın profil analizini ortaya koymaktır. Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi uygulanmış, Türkiye’deki yükseköğretim kurumlarında yer alan ön lisans Motorlu Araçlar ve Ulaştırma Teknolojisi Bölümü, Su Altı Teknolojisi programında eğitim öğretim veren üniversitelerin web sayfaları ve resmi kurum sayfaları taranarak veriler elde edilmiştir. Türkiye’de Su Altı Teknolojisi programı bulunan 12 üniversitede toplam 46 öğretim elemanı yer alırken 19 Öğretim elemanı 1.Sınıf Dalgıç yeterliliğine sahiptir. Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı Bölge Liman Başkanlığından alınan bilgiye göre akredite edilmiş 8 program, akredite edilmemiş 3 program ve akredite süreci devam eden 1 program olduğu ifade edilmiştir. Yapılan çalışmada programın mevcut durumu ortaya çıkarılmış, programın geleceğine yönelik planlama ve yatırım yapılması sırasında elde edilen verilerin yol gösterici olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Determination of the antigenic susceptibility of egg white proteins, ovomucoid, and ovotransferrin
Authors: Al-Musawi Duaa Abdullah , Raisan Shaymaa Jabbar
Published: June 2024

The present study aims to detect specialized E-type antibodies against ovomucoid, and ovotransferrin in the serum of individuals with egg allergy. Current study included collecting 88 samples, including 70 samples from food allergy patients and 18 control samples, during the period from September 2023 to December 2023. Age range of the samples was from 3 to 61 years. Study was conducted using ELISA technique, where the ovomucoid, and ovotransferrin proteins were prepared according to the Vidal method. Results of the current study showed that among the samples studied, 12.85% had antibodies against the egg white ovomucoid antigen, which showed a significant difference at the probability level of P ≥0.05 compared to the control samples. In addition, 30% of the studied samples were allergic to ovotransferrin antigen, which also indicates a significant difference at P<0.05 compared to the control samples.
Investigating the electronic structure, magnetic, and optical properties of the KCrS half Heusler compound from first principles
Authors: Saleh Rabab A. , AL-Zyadi Jabbar M.
Published: June 2024

Using first principles calculations, which were conducted within the framework of Density Functional Theory (DFT) and General Gradient Approximation (GGA), which were implemented using the WIEN2k code program, in order to calculate the structural, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of the KCrS compound. The results show that the compound achieves the property of half-metal at the equilibrium constant (6.63), where it behaves like a metal in the spin up channel while it behaves like a semiconductor in the spin down channel. The total magnetic moment of KCrS is 5, and the energy gap of this compound is (3,29). In addition, the compound showed distinctive optical properties, which makes it a strong choice for optical and optoelectronic uses. High reflection of light appears in UV, and this is important in laser technology and stimulated emission.
Fingerprint Identification System based on VGG, CNN, and ResNet Techniques
Authors: Muhammad Hussein G. , Khalaf Zainab A.
Published: June 2024

This study compares three different pre-trained deep learning models specifically designed for fingerprint identification. The first model uses Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), the second includes Residual Network (ResNet), and the third employs the Visual Geometry Group (VGG) approach. The subsequent comparative assessment reveals the CNN-based model's superior performance, with an impressive F1 score of 96.5%. In contrast, the ResNet and VGG models achieve F1 scores of 94.3% and 92.11%, respectively. These findings highlight the CNN model's ability to accurately identify fingerprints. Furthermore, a comparative analysis is performed between the obtained results and those reported in recent studies using the same dataset. This analysis evaluates the performance of the proposed models and compares them to previous research, increasing confidence in the results. In conclusion, this study shows that in terms of fingerprint identification, the CNN-based model performs better than the other models.
Studies of spectroanalytical and the biological effectiveness of the Azo compound (J25) prepared from Ethyl p-aminobenzoate
Authors: Al-Waeli Jassim H. , AbdullMajed Hasanain A. , Ismael Sadiq M.
Published: June 2024

Azo compound was prepared with ethyl-4-aminobenzoate reactor with (2-amino-3(4-hydroxyphenyl) propanoic acid) and this symbol (J25) was suggested. The compound was purified and Recrystallization with absolute ethanol and then performed diagnostic and analytical techniques where the compound was diagnosed with infrared spectrometry and mass spectrometry. Optical spectrometry to pH values within the range (2-12), which included determining the highest absorption value of the compound and identifying Isopstic points. Different polarized solvents also had an impact on electronic spectrometry. The biological effectiveness of the compound (J25) was studied against two types of bacteria (E. coli) and (staphylocococcus Aureuse) and the results showed the positive effect of the compound in inhibiting the growth of bacteria. This study has been legalized and presented for medical, chemical, physical, biological and other applications
Thermoluminescence studies of Himalayan salt Materials
Authors: Hussain Naseer J. , Badran Hussain A. , Abul-hial Riyadh Ch. , Abed Rana A.
Published: June 2024

The goal of this work was to evaluate the thermoluminescence features of Himalayan salt (HS) for the purpose of radiation dosimetry. As a result of its low cost, widespread availability in the market, and similarity to the tissues found in the human body. Irradiation of the samples was performed with a radiation source that utilised 137Cs. With a heating rate of 15 degrees Celsius per second and a final temperature of 320 degrees Celsius, the samples were subjected to TL analysis with the help of the Harshaw Model 2000B/C TLD Reader. In commercial salt samples, the glow curve (gwc) reveals the presence of a strong glow peak at temperatures ranging from 204 to 282 degrees Celsius. For the salt sample, the grain size (gz) is exactly proportional to the total light intensity (TL) of the glow curve shown in the graph. Not only that, but the findings also demonstrate that the TL intensity of the HS has a linear relationship with dosage throughout a wide range, spanning from 250 mGy to 20 Gy. The post- irradiated fading rate are investigated and shows the rate of thermal fading of HS, found to be equal 32% at storage time for 24 days. These results indicate that this material is very interesting for useful for TL-dosimetric applications.
Detection of virulence iroN gene in Klebsiella pneumoniae in urinary tract infections patients from Iraq
Authors: Abdalhadi Enas
Published: June 2024

Klebsiella pneumoniae belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae, and it is the most clinically pertinent species, also it causes both nosocomial and communities-acquired infections, such as liver abscesses, urinary infections, pneumonia, and bacteremia. The current study aimed to detect the virulence iroN gene in Klebsiella pneumoniae for patients with urinary tract infections. One hundred fifty collected 75 samples of urine and 75 samples of blood samples from patients with urinary tract infections from Ibn Al-Baladi Hospital/ Baghdad -Iraq from November 2023 to February 2024. The results showed the diagnosis of 60 isolates of bacteria with an 80% prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae observed percentage for the age (more than 60 years) was 80% higher than for age (less than 60 years) was 20%. Moreover, females recorded 55% and males 45%. Also, blood group O has a percentage (33.3% ) more than other groups A (23.3%), AB(30%), and B (13.3%). The results of antibiotic resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae showed 100% resistance toward Cefoxitin Screen, Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid, Ticarcillin/ Clavulanic Acid, Piperacillin, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Cefmetazole, Ceftazidim, Cefepime, Aztreonam, Amikacin, Ciprofloxacin). In contrast, it was 63.3 % for (Meropenem, Gentamicin, Tobramycin),66.7%for Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole, and 61.6% for Imipenem. Moreover, these isolates were sensitive to Ticarcillin (100%), Minocycline (83%). Besides, the results of the virulence gene showed iroN gene was found in 38(63.3%) isolates out of 60 isolates. In conclusion, this study appeared to the prevalence resistance of K. pneumoniae in urinary infections with the presence of iroN gene.
Performing Encrypted Cloud Data Keyword Searches Using Blockchain Technology on Smart Devices
Authors: Bulbul Salim Sabah , Abduljabbar Zaid Ameen
Published: June 2024

Data owners seeking to boost processing power, storage, or bandwidth can take advantage of cloud computing services. However, this shift poses new challenges related to privacy and data security. Searchable Encryption (SE), which combines encryption and search techniques, addresses these issues (violation of data users' privacy) by allowing user data to be encrypted, transmitted to a cloud server, and searched using keywords. Despite its benefits, several recent real-world attacks have raised concerns about the security of searchable encryption. Ensuring forward and backward privacy is likely to become a standard requirement in the development of new SE systems. To address these issues, we propose a scheme that exclusively uses symmetric cryptographic primitives, achieving high communication efficiency and forward and backward privacy. In addition, we emphasize improved I/O efficiency because only the results of subsequent updates are loaded when searching. The time required to retrieve results is so significantly reduced compared to existing SE methods that we have shown that our scheme achieves superior efficiency. Moreover, by integrating blockchain network services with cloud services, we have developed a searchable intelligent cryptosystem suitable for lightweight smart devices. In our study conducted on the Ethereum network, we found our method to be both efficient and secure, especially when compared to methods such as PPSE and Jiang. The results indicate that our system delivers results in terms of performance and privacy within dynamic cloud environments making it a solution for protecting confidential information.
Recording of three species of the Contracaecum genus in Phalacrocorax pygmaeus and Phalacrocorax carbo in Basrah province
Authors: Hlail Duaa A. , Abdullah Basim H.
Published: June 2024

A total of 84 pygmy cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus) and 18 great cormorant (carbo) birds were hunted from the eastern Hammar marsh in Basrah province. These birds were examined, and it was found that they were infected with three types of nematodes: Contracaecum Phalacrocorax sp., C.microcephalum, C.rudolphii. The C.rudolphii species was compared with previous studies, while the other two species were considered new records.
A survey study in Object Detection: A Comprehensive Analysis of Traditional and State-of-the-Art Approaches
Authors: Hameed Marwa A. , Khalaf Zainab A.
Published: June 2024

Object detection is an essential field within computer vision, focusing on identifying objects' presence and category within image or video data. The significance of this issue is paramount in numerous domains that directly impact people's lives, including autonomous driving, healthcare systems, and security monitoring. In contrast to traditional methodologies employed for object detection, deep learning-based algorithms have demonstrated substantial progress in computational efficiency and precision in recent years. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of object detection by methodically employing deep learning to facilitate a comprehensive and in-depth comprehension of the fundamental principles in this field. The discussion has encompassed various subjects, such as the obstacles and complexities associated with object detection and the traditional and deep learning detectors. The detection of objects within images and videos, the real-time detection of objects, detection of 3D objects, commonly used datasets, and the metrics employed for evaluating object detection performance. This study will likely yield scientific benefits for academics working in the field of object detection and deep learning.
Theoretical Approach to Investigate the Band Structure of Multilayers Armchair Graphene Nanoribbons (MLAGNRs)
Authors: Aziz Bashar H. , Mohammed Majid J.
Published: June 2024

The electronic band structure for the stacked multilayer armchair graphene nanoribbon (MLAGNRs) is presented theoretically by using the generalized effective long-wave Hamiltonian and the tight-binding approximation. The relation between the energy gap and the number of layers in a wide range of energies around Fermi's energy level is calculated numerically. The energy of the electron depends on the momentum is investigated for an arbitrary number of layers for the armchair graphene nanoribbon having number of layers n = 1, 2 and 3 with the stacking ABC. We ﬁnd, in agreement with previous calculations, that MLAGNRs are changeable from conducting to semiconducting according to the number of stacked layers and the width of the armchair graphene nanoribbons. Our results revealed the behavior of the ﬂat electronic bands for ABC-stacked multilayer armchair graphene nanoribbon at the K-point around Fermi’s energy level. This study may be useful in various forms of graphene’s physics. Thus, it emphasized the possibility of controlling the electronic properties as required by the techniques based on these nanomaterials
Green Hospitals: A a remedy for the Climate Change Burden on the Polish Healthcare System
Authors: Tomiak Weronika , Kupis Robert , Kowalik Janina , Skrobisz Krystian
Published: June 2024

The global healthcare sector faces challenges, including an aging population and climate change concerns, contributing 4.4% to global greenhouse gas emissions. The Polish healthcare system, surpassing global averages in environmental impact, grapples with demographic challenges and disproportionate carbon emissions. This study explores the potential of green hospitals, integrating sustainable practices, to reduce the sector's environmental footprint. Recommendations for policymakers and healthcare stakeholders focus on energy, water management, and waste/recycling practices. The brief emphasizes water conservation in healthcare, citing successful case studies like the French Nephrocare network. Energy-efficient solutions, exemplified by the Philips BlueSeal MRI coupled with SmartSpeed acceleration engine, offer cost savings despite upfront expenses, aligning with Green Public Procurement (GPP) practices. Sustainable waste management practices – crucial for healthcare units – require training programs and recycling initiatives in green hospitals to minimize environmental impact. Despite challenges, green hospitals offer a promising avenue for the future of healthcare, contributing to improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and a sustainable healthcare infrastructure. The brief emphasizes the need for immediate action, encouraging stakeholders to advocate for green hospital policies to minimize climate change's impact on public health.
Drugs and chemical substances inducing diabetes - review of the literature
Authors: Oleksa Paulina , Żuraw Daria , Jasiński Kacper , Sobczyk Mateusz , Porzak Mikołaj , Sodolska Alicja , Haczkur-Pawłowska Karolina
Published: June 2024

A Type 3 of diabetes, classified as secondary diabetes, includes drug-induced or chemical-induced forms of diabetes. We distinguish many types of drugs that can indicate diabetes, among others commonly used glucocorticosteroids, β-blockers and diuretics, antidepressants and antipsychotics, statins, antiviral drugs.
We aimed to evaluate the impact of chosen drugs and chemical substances on glycemic control, to analyse the mechanisms of development of drug-induced diabetes and to propose the therapeutic procedures. We conducted the literature review from the last 10 years using the Pubmed and Google Scholar. We analysed reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials, clinical trials, observational studies published from 2013 to 2023.
Mechanisms of diabetes development are various and complex. However, we need to underline the role of drug-induced weight gain. The duration of therapy is also important because longer therapy is usually associated with higher risk of development of diabetes.
Drug-induced diabetes is a significant clinical problem. The benefits of using the drug often outweigh the side effects associated with poor glycemic control. Currently, pharmacotherapy of drug-induced diabetes is similar to the standards of treatment for other types of diabetes. Changing therapy to the drug with lower metabolic risk should be considered as far as possible.
PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer therapy
Authors: Pisula Agata , Sienicka Agnieszka , Dobrowolska-Redo Agnieszka , Kacperczyk-Bartnik Joanna , Romejko-Wolniewicz Ewa
Published: June 2024

Ovarian cancer is responsible for the highest number of deaths of all female genital cancers. It is ranked as the sixth in the incidence and fourth in the mortality rate of malignant tumours in women in Poland. The disease is initially asymptomatic, which is why it is usually detected at advanced stages. More than 70% of ovarian cancer cases are detected at the stage III or IV according to the FIGO classification. The treatment of ovarian cancer is mainly based on surgery combined with systemic treatment (chemotherapy based on platinum derivatives and taxanes). Although most patients achieve a good response to first-line chemotherapy, there is usually a recurrence and drug resistance at a later stage, and the prognosis for recurrence is poor. PARP (Poly ADP-ribose polymerase) inhibitors are a new class of oral anticancer drugs that target DNA repair pathways and have shown promising efficacy in ovarian cancer patients in recent clinical trials. Olaparib, rucaparib and niraparib are innovative drugs currently changing clinical practice in ovarian cancer patients.
Farmakoterapia bezdechu u wcześniaczej subpopulacji neonatologicznej– możliwości terapeutyczne, implikacje farmakokinetyczne i wskazania do terapeutycznego monitorowania stężeniem leku we krwi
Authors: Kot Bartłomiej , Moczulski Mateusz , Czajkowska Agnieszka , Kocur Arkadiusz
Published: June 2024

Bezdech (ang. apnea of prematurity, AOP) jest stosunkowo często występującym problemem zdrowotnym u pacjentów neonatologicznych urodzonych przedwcześnie. Wiąże się z zatrzymaniem oddechu, co w sposób oczywisty jest niebezpieczne dla zdrowia i życia dziecka. Oprócz klasycznych metod niefarmakologicznych, stosuje się leczenie epizodów bezdechu za pomocą metyloksantyn i/lub doksapramu. Złotym standardem leczenia AOP jest cytrynian kofeiny, który charakteryzuje się korzystniejszym profilem bezpieczeństwa niż teofilina czy lek drugiego rzutu – doksapram. Pomimo oczywistych korzyści terapeutycznych, metyloksantyny charakteryzują się specyficzną farmakokinetyką u noworodków. W tej grupie farmakoterapia wymaga szczególnej indywidualizacji w odniesieniu do dawkowania leków m.in. ze względu na różnice na etapie metabolizmu i wydalania leków z organizmu. Celem poniższego mini-przeglądu literaturowego było scharakteryzowanie możliwości terapeutycznych AOP, jego leczenia metodami przyrządowymi jak i farmakologicznymi. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na farmakokinetykę stosowanych leków jak i indywidualizację terapii w oparciu o terapię monitorowaną stężeniem leku we krwi. Poruszono temat toksycznych działań niepożądanych, jak również specyfikę interakcji metyloksantyn i doksapramu z innymi lekami. Dodatkowo, zwrócono uwagę na potrzebę wprowadzenia do rutynowej praktyki klinicznej możliwości monitorowania stężeń metyloksantyn  (w szczególności cytrynianu kofeiny). Niestety, obecnie kontrolę leczenia farmakologicznego w kierunku bezdechu u wcześniaków prowadzi się w oparciu o metody przyrządowe i kliniczną obserwację chorego ściśle pod kontrolą doświadczonego lekarza specjalizującego się w neonatologii.
SŁOWA KLUCZOWE: cytrynian kofeiny, teofilina, doksapram, bezdech wcześniaczy
Cotoneaster horizontalis Decne. (Rosaceae) - the medicinal or just ornamental species?
Authors: Krzemińska Barbara , Szewczyk Gabriela
Published: June 2024

Rodzaj Cotoneaster Medikus (Rosaceae) obejmuje wiele gatunków tradycyjnie stosowanych w medycynie azjatyckiej w leczeniu m.in. chorób układu krążenia, skaleczeń i ran, cukrzycy, hemoroidów, bólów brzucha, chorób oczu i gorączki. Reprezentantem tej grupy roślin jest Cotoneaster horizontalis Decne., którego działanie prozdrowotne i lecznicze zostało potwierdzone w wielu opracowaniach naukowych. Do chwili obecnej w liściach, owocach, kwiatach i gałązkach C. horizontalis, zidentyfikowano lub  wyizolowano  związki, takie jak: kwasy fenolowe, flawonoidy, glikozydy cyjanogenne, olejki eteryczne, kwasy tłuszczowe, triterpeny, sterole i witaminy. Wiele z nich odpowiada za właściwości farmakologiczne, w tym działanie przeciwutleniające, hepatoprotekcyjne, przeciwcukrzycowe, przeciwbakteryjne czy przeciwgrzybicze. Pomimo licznych badań dotyczących fitochemii, farmakologii i toksykologii ekstraktów z poszczególnych części C. horizontalis, w dostępnej literaturze brakuje pracy poglądowej, podsumowującej osiągnięcia aktualnych doniesień dotyczących działania i bezpieczeństwa stosowania tego gatunku. Niniejsza praca stanowi zbiór informacji dostępnych w literaturze naukowej dotyczących morfologii, składu chemicznego, aktywności biologicznej oraz cytotoksyczności ekstraktów i związków otrzymanych z C. horizontalis. Niniejsza praca, wskazując dalsze perspektywy badawcze, stanowi istotną bazę odniesienia do kolejnych badań nad różnorodnymi zastosowaniami medycznymi zarówno ekstraktów, jak i czystych izolatów C. horizontalis.
Severe course of HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma with cutaneous, visceral and oral manifestations in a late-presenting patient
Authors: Barczak Szymon , Badura Barbara , Lembas Agnieszka , Mikuła Tomasz , Wiercińska-Drapało Alicja
Published: June 2024

Kaposi’s sarcoma is a soft tissue tumor caused by human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). One of its forms is associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is characterized by involvement of the skin and internal organs. We present a case of a 42-year-old male diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and disseminated Kaposi’s sarcoma with cutaneous, oral and visceral manifestations. During the months of hospitalization the patient suffered from neutropenic fever, gastrointestinal bleedings and required multiple blood transfusions. The patient was started on antiretroviral treatment followed by chemotherapy with paclitaxel. The skin lesions regressed, the patient gained weight and there was an improvement in performance status. This case demonstrates how severe HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma can be and the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment combined with chemotherapy in combating the disease. The authors believe that great effort must be made to prevent new HIV infections and all the negative implications that may follow.
Dapagliflozin - new solution in chronic kidney disease treatment
Authors: Bara Maciej , Starownik Jakub , Szydło Jakub , Gryszkiewicz Patryk , Nieznański Jakub
Published: June 2024

Despite being developed relatively recently, SGLT2 inhibitors have proven to be versatile pharmaceuticals useful in treatment of diabetes mellitus, heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Extensive and ongoing studies confirm more and more of their beneficial effects on metabolic, cardiovascular and renal health. Most of the conducted studies focused on patients suffering from diabetes mellitus type 2. Recent study, DAPA - CKD, published in the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed dapagliflozin’s beneficial effect on chronic kidney disease of any etiology. This discovery has cemented flozins’ status as nephroprotective drugs and led to a new indication of use for dapagliflozin - chronic kidney disease. In Poland treatment of chronic kidney disease with dapagliflozin is reimbursed in patients with chronic kidney disease with eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73m2, albuminuria or proteinuria who were treated with ACEi/ARB for ≥4 weeks or with contraindications for ACEi/ARB therapy. Due to reimbursement, dapagliflozin therapy is financially available for a wide population of patients and, in light of recent discoveries, should be considered by clinicians.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth – current, novel and possible future methods of treatment and diagnosis
Authors: Sobczyk Mateusz , Porzak Mikołaj , Żuraw Daria , Sodolska Alicja , Oleksa Paulina , Jasiński Kacper
Published: June 2024

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a prevalent issue, frequently overlooked in clinical practice. Its prevalence is unknown because SIBO requires diagnostic testing, however, in most studies, SIBO has been detected anywhere from <2% to 22% of healthy controls. Breath tests, which detect the presence of hydrogen in exhaled air, are the most used diagnostic method. However, their low sensitivity and specificity indicate the need for research into new more accurate methods. The standard treatment is antibiotic therapy with rifaximin. After antibiotic therapy, there is a risk of recurrence and the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains. Recurrence ratio after antibiotic therapy have been documented in 12.6% of patients after 3 months, 27.5% after 6 months and 43.7% after 9 months. There are promising results from studies on the use of probiotics and herbal preparations in treatment, but these studies have been conducted on relatively small groups of patients. This indicates the need for multicentre randomised trials with large numbers of patients to develop effective methods for the diagnosis and treatment of SIBO.
Pembuatan Biobriket dari Campuran Bottom Ash dengan Limbah Padat Kelapa Muda Menggunakan Lem Molase sebagai Bahan Bakar Alternatif
Authors: Tampubolon Heriansyah , Muthawali Dede Ibrahim , Ginting Zainuddin , Jalaluddin Jalaluddin , Kusuma Budhi Santri
Published: June 2024

Biobriket adalah bahan bakar padat yang terbuat dari residu organik yang dikompresi dengan perekat. Bottom ash, produk sampingan dari pembakaran boiler di PT Blang Ketumba, dan limbah kelapa muda padat, keduanya memiliki nilai kalor tinggi dan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai biobriket. Penelitian ini menggunakan campuran limbah kelapa muda dan perekat molase. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai manfaat bahan-bahan ini dalam biobriket, menganalisis komposisi bottom ash dan limbah kelapa muda, serta mengkaji pengaruh variasi rasio bahan-bahan ini dengan perekat molase. Proses produksi biobriket melibatkan pencampuran bottom ash dan limbah kelapa dengan perekat molase 2%, 3%, dan 4% dalam rasio 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, dan 0:100. Biobriket yang dihasilkan dievaluasi berdasarkan kadar air, kadar abu, densitas bulk, laju pembakaran, dan nilai kalor. Biobriket optimal, dengan rasio 25:75 bottom ash dan limbah kelapa serta 4% perekat, menunjukkan kadar air 7.6%, kadar abu 5.9%, zat volatil 14.76%, karbon tetap 71.74%, densitas 1.74 g/cm³, laju pembakaran 0.32 cal/detik, dan nilai kalor 5142 cal/g, memenuhi standar SNI 01-6235-2000.
Karakteristik Biopelet Dari Limbah Kulit Kelapa Muda Dan Batok Kelapa Menggunakan Perekat Getah Pinus Sebagai Bahan Bakar Alternatif
Authors: Aulia Sekar , Ginting Zainuddin , Muthawali Dede Ibrahim , Ishak Ishak , Muhammad Muhammad , Kurniawan Eddi , Kusuma Budhi Santri
Published: June 2024

Biopelet adalah sumber energi dari biomassa yang dapat menggantikan bahan bakar fosil. Penelitian ini menggunakan limbah kelapa muda berupa sabut dan tempurung, serta batok kelapa sebagai bahan baku utama. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis karakteristik biopelet melalui uji proximate, nilai kalor, kerapatan, dan laju pembakaran. Proses pembuatan biopelet dilakukan dengan karbonisasi dan menggunakan perekat getah pinus dengan variasi komposisi bahan baku 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, dan 0:100, serta kadar perekat 10%, 20%, dan 30%. Penelitian sebelumnya telah mencampurkan batok kelapa dengan ampas kopi instan untuk biopelet. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa biopelet terbaik dibuat dari campuran limbah kelapa muda dan batok kelapa dengan komposisi 25:75 dan kadar perekat 30%. Biopelet ini memiliki kadar air 7,0%, kadar abu 0,8%, zat terbang 14,76%, karbon terikat 76,96%, laju pembakaran 0,028 gr/menit, kerapatan 1,410%, dan nilai kalor 7468,51 kal/gr, yang memenuhi standar SNI 8021-2014.
Further knowledge of the genus Nyctobrya Boursin, 1957 from the Canary Islands (Spain), with description of a new species from El Hierro (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Falck Per
Published: June 2024

It describes Nyctobrya ingridae Falck, sp. nov. and record N. canaria (Alphéraky, 1890) for the first time from the Canary Island, El Hierro, Spain. Photographs of adults and genitalia of the new species are provided. Both species are DNA barcoded. Both morphology and analyses of DNA barcodes support the identification and distinctiveness of the new species as it appears well-supported and genetically isolated.
Contribution to the knowledge of Stygioides italica Mazzei & Yakovlev, 2016 (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)
Authors: Bertaccini Edgardo
Published: June 2024

With this new report of Stygioides italica Mazzei & Yakovlev, 2016 for southern Italy (Calabria: Monte Pollino), we take the opportunity to survey some populations from central and southern Italy from a molecular-genetic point of view and to highlight some morphoanatomical characters that may facilitate the distinction between the recent S. italica Mazzei & Yakovlev and Stygioides colchica (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851).
Report of a New Larval Host Plant of Galleria mellonella (Linnaeus, 1758) from Kolkata, West Bengal, India (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae, Galleriinae)
Authors: Das Srinjoy , Chakraborty Kaustav
Published: June 2024

In this study, we report for the first time a new larval host plant Cassia fistula L. for Galleria mellonella (Linnaeus, 1758) from Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Galleria mellonella is an established pest of beehives and till date, its larvae were known to feed only on the wax comb of Apis sp.,and destroy it. For this reason, beekeeping enterprises face high economic losses. Our finding opens a scope for extensive surveys in areas surrounding apiaries in order to quantify infestations in C. fistula which might provide a new insight in the pest management practices for G. mellonella.
Re-description of three little known species of Palaearctic Chrysoesthia Hübner, [1825], with description of the hitherto unknown female of Chrysoesthia falkovitshi Lvovsky & Piskunov, 1989 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Authors: Bidzilya Oleksiy V.
Published: June 2024

Additions to original descriptions are provided for three little-known species - Chrysoesthia falkovitshi Lvovsky & Piskunov, 1989, C. mironovi Bidzilya, 2001 and C. tuvella Bidzilya, 2005. The colour photographs of adults and ventral view of the male genitalia are given for all three species for the first time, and their diagnostic characters are discussed. The hitherto unknown female genitalia of C. falkovitshi are described. The diagnosis of the genus and its differences from closely related Metanarsia Staudinger, 1871 are briefly discussed
Noticias Generales
Authors: Vives Moreno Antonio
Published: June 2024

Noticias Generales
Unveiling the Hidden Gem: An Observational Report, Taxonomic Insights and First Photographic Evidence of Pseudochazara baldiva Moore, 1865, from India (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Authors: Garlani Lovish
Published: June 2024

A field survey of the Spiti and Pin Valley of Himachal Pradesh in September 2023 revealed the presence of Pseudochazara baldiva Moore, 1865 in the region. In the earlier studies recently conducted in the region, the species is believed to have been misidentified by many authors as Pseudochazara lehana Moore, 1878. The identification of the species was done based on the phenotypic description given in Moore (1865), Evans (1932), and Talbot (1947). The study also provides the first photographic evidence of Pseudochazara baldiva Moore, 1865, from the region
First record of genus Lakshmia Yakovlev, 2004 from India along with description of a new species (Lepidoptera: Cossidae, Zeuzerinae)
Authors: Singh Navneet , Ahmad Jalil , Yakovlev Roman V. , Joshi Rahul
Published: June 2024

The present manuscript deals with description of a new species of genus Lakshmia Yakovlev, 2004, Lakshmia narayani Singh, Ahmad, Yakovlev & Joshi, sp. nov. is described from specimens of Mizoram, India. This also represents the first record of genus Lakshmia from India. Images of the adult and genitalia along with a complete checklist of the species is also provided.
First Global Report on Mud-puddling by Pyraloidea from India (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
Authors: Talukdar Avishek , Chowdhury Soumyajit
Published: June 2024

Mud-puddling though very common phenomenon in case of Rhopalocera (especially males) is not so common for Heterocera. The phenomenon was observed during one trapping night at Tippi village in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Here the authors present the first global report of Pyraloidea from India
Evaluation of the type of bait in catching Nymphalidae in Van Someren-Rydon traps in the National Park Yanachaga-Chemillén-Paujil sector, Pasco, Peru (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea)
Authors: Vega-Garrido Yeison , Mahecha-J. Oscar
Published: June 2024

The use of baited traps for the study of Lepidoptera has increased in recent decades, offering advantages and disadvantages compared to direct methods of capture. However, studies evaluating the attractiveness of different types of different baits are scarce, and published works are limited to using the standard bait consisting of fermented fruit with sugar. This study evaluates the variation in the attractiveness and effectiveness of three types of bait (fermented fruit, rotting fish, and human feces) in the capture of Lepidoptera in Van Someren-Rydon traps (VSR) in the National Park Yanachaga-Chemillén (PNYCh), sector Paujil, by the use of VSR located in sites with different canopy cover. Certain species were found to visit all three types of bait, e.g. Archaeoprepona demophon (Linnaeus, 1758) and Diaethria clymena (Cramer, 1775), others only two of these, e. g. Memphis glauce (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1862), Memphis moruus (Fabricius, 1775), Adelpha mesentina (Cramer, 1777), Temenis laothoe (Cramer, 1777), and some were unique to one type of bait, e. g. Zaretis itys (Cramer, 1777), Ancyluris etias (Saunders, 1859), Catoblepia berecynthia (Cramer, 1777), Catonephele numilia (Cramer, 1775). Furthermore, it was found that the fruit bait presents significant differences concerning the rotting fish and feces baits, however, it presented the least number of individuals and species attracted. Meanwhile, rotting fish and feces presented a similar attractiveness in species number and quantity of individuals. The results suggest the bait’s importance in capturing Lepidoptera and, consequently, their potential relevance in the elaboration of subsequent ecological studies
The discovery of a localized colony of Brithys crini (Fabricius, 1775) in the Maltese archipelago (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Catania Aldo , Mifsud Stephen
Published: June 2024

Brithys crini (Fabricius, 1775) is here recorded after many years from the Maltese archipelago.
The Pterophoridae fauna of Mali (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
Authors: Ustjuzhanin Petr Ya. , Kovtunovich Vasily N. , Prozorov Alexey M. , Traore Mohamed M. , Müller Günter C.
Published: June 2024

Nine species of Pterophoridae are recorded for the Republic of Mali. All species except Exelastis pumilio (Zeller, 1873) are recorded for the fauna of the country for the first time.
R. Bernal & B. Martínez Polillas de Colombia-Guía de campo
Authors: Vives Moreno Antonio
Published: June 2024

Revisión de publicaciones
Gábor Ronkay FIBIGERIANA SUPPLEMENT. Book series of Taxonomy and Faunistics. Volume 3
Authors: Vives Moreno Antonio
Published: June 2024

Revisión de publicaciones
F. J. Moreno Tubio Mariposas para principiantes
Authors: Vives Moreno Antonio
Published: June 2024

Revisión de publicaciones
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: LEGAL IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: DR. NIDHI SHARMA
Published: June 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are rapidly transforming various aspects of society, from healthcare and finance to transportation and education. While AI offers tremendous potential for innovation and efficiency, its widespread adoption raises significant legal implications and challenges. This paper examines the legal landscape surrounding AI, focusing on key areas such as privacy, liability, intellectual property, and employment law.
One of the primary concerns with AI is the privacy implications stemming from the collection, storage, and analysis of vast amounts of data. Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States aim to safeguard individuals' privacy rights and impose strict requirements on data handling practices.
Another critical area of concern is liability, particularly regarding the accountability for AI-driven decisions that may result in harm to individuals or entities. Questions arise about who should be held responsible for such decisions the developers, users, or the AI systems themselves.
Furthermore, AI raises complex issues related to intellectual property, including the ownership of AI-generated works, patentability of AI algorithms, and the protection of AI innovations. Additionally, the integration of AI into the workforce raises questions about the future of employment, job displacement, and the need for new regulations to protect workers in the age of automation.
In conclusion, while AI presents unprecedented opportunities for advancement, it also poses significant legal challenges that require careful consideration and proactive regulation. Policymakers, legal professionals, and stakeholders must collaborate to develop frameworks that promote the responsible development, deployment, and regulation of AI technologies while safeguarding individual rights, privacy, and societal values.
Major handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh and various institutions and schemes for their development
Authors: Archana Garg
Published: June 2024

Uttar Pradesh is a state that is rich in various arts and crafts. Uttar Pradesh is home to many unique and diverse crafts that make it one of the most culturally rich states. Being home to various cultures, there are diversities in the crafts of Uttar Pradesh. The same legacy of arts and crafts has been carried forward by the people of Uttar Pradesh till date and that is why the crafts and handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh are world famous. Uttar Pradesh is famous for its unique arts and crafts that tell its rich heritage, traditions and culture. Uttar Pradesh is famous for various types of crafts, silk sarees, pottery, woven carpets, perfumes etc. Agra and Kanpur are known for their leather goods, Moradabad for its metal artifacts and Lucknow for its chikankari embroidery. The present research paper makes us aware of the various handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh and the various institutions and schemes involved in their development.
Comparative Study of Adjustment of Boys and Girls at the Secondary Level
Authors: Aruna Johari
Published: June 2024

Education is the capacity to navigate and fulfill one's existence. How well a young person adapts to various environments determines their level of success in life. The child's adaptation is influenced by several aspects, such as domestic, social, educational, and financial adjustment. The objective of the investigator is to do a comparative analysis of the adaptation of secondary school pupils. The investigation was done utilizing the survey methodology. The investigator utilized a standardized inventory to assess the adjustment of secondary school students. The study employed percentage analysis and a t-test as statistical approaches.The investigation indicated that the level of adjustment among secondary school pupils is moderate. A notable disparity was seen in the emotional adaptation of boys and girls, whereas no significant distinction was detected between male and female secondary school pupils in terms of their adjustment in the family, social, educational, and financial domains.
Dijital Çağda Sosyal Medya Fenomenlerinin Tüketici Satın Alma Davranışlarına Etkisi: Instagram Örneği
Authors: Üreşen Deren , Kaplan Mustafa
Published: June 2024

Dijital dünyanın bu devrinde, sosyal medya tüketicilerle bilgi paylaşmanın en hızlı yolu olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu çalışmanın önemi; daha önce araştırmalara konu olan ünlü isimlerin pazarlama stratejilerinde kullanılması, sosyal medya pazarlaması, dijital pazarlama, sosyal medya platformlarının tüketici davranışlarına ve satın alma niyetine etkisi gibi konulardan farklı olarak sosyal medya ve Instagram fenomenlerine odaklanmasıdır. Çalışmada ağırlıklı olarak dijital pazarlama, sosyal medya pazarlaması, fenomen kavramı ve sosyal medya pazarlamasında fenomen kullanımı konularına yer verilmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı Instagram fenomenlerinin tüketici satın alma davranışlarına etkisini incelemektir. Çanakkale ilinde yaşayan ve sosyal medya platformlarından biri olan Instagram uygulamasını aktif bir şekilde kullanan 306 katılımcıdan anket aracılığı ile veriler toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, keşfedici faktör analizi, değişkenler arası korelasyon analizi, regresyon analizi ve güvenilirlik analizi yapılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre Instagram fenomenlerinin popülaritesi ve uzmanlığı ile tüketicilerin fenomene yönelik güveninin, fenomene yönelik olan tutumu etkilediği ve bu sayede tüketici satın alma davranışını etkilediği sonucuna varılmıştır.
SOSYAL MEDYA PAZARLAMASININ TÜKETİCİ ETNOSENTRİZMİNE ETKİSİNDE GELİRİN DÜZENLEYİCİ ROLÜ
Authors: Gökerik Mehmet , Tanış Kerim
Published: June 2024

Dijitalleşen dünyada sosyal medya pazarlaması, markalar ve tüketiciler arasındaki etkileşimi köklü bir şekilde dönüştürmektedir; bu süreç, tüketici etnosentrizmi gibi uzun süredir var olan kavramları yeni bağlamlarda yeniden ele almayı gerektirir. Bu araştırma, sosyal medya pazarlamasının tüketici etnosentrizmi üzerindeki etkisini ve gelir düzeyinin bu etkide düzenleyici bir rol oynayıp oynamadığını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Karabük'te yaşayan 439 birey üzerinde yapılan anket çalışmasıyla, sosyal medya pazarlama aktivitelerinin tüketici etnosentrizmi üzerinde pozitif bir etkisi olduğu ve gelir düzeyinin bu ilişkide önemli bir düzenleyici rol oynadığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, yüksek gelirli bireylerin sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinden daha fazla etkilendiğini ve bu durumun tüketici etnosentrizmi üzerinde daha belirgin bir etki yarattığını göstermektedir. Bu bulgular, pazarlama stratejilerinin gelir seviyesi farklılıklarını göz önünde bulundurarak tasarlanması gerektiğine işaret etmektedir.
DİJİTAL FİNANSIN TEMELLERİ: BLOCKZİNCİR VE KRİPTO PARALAR
Authors: Huseynli Nurlan
Published: June 2024

Bu makale, blokzincir teknolojisinin ve kripto para birimlerinin dijital finans üzerindeki dönüştürücü etkisini araştırıyor. Öncü dijital para birimi Bitcoin'den Ethereum'un ve akıllı sözleşmelerinin ortaya çıkışına kadar olan evrimin izini sürüyor ve blokzincirin çeşitli sektörlerde nasıl gelişmiş güvenlik, şeffaflık ve merkezi olmayan yönetim sunduğunu gösteriyor. Makalede blokzincirin enerji, sanat ve eğitim alanlarındaki uygulamaları da dahil olmak üzere finansal işlemlerin ötesindeki etkisi tartışılıyor ve kripto para birimlerine yönelik artan küresel ilginin altı çiziliyor. Bu dijital varlıkların daha düşük işlem ücretleri, daha fazla gizlilik ve enflasyona karşı koruma sunarak geleneksel finansal sistemlere nasıl meydan okuduğunu inceliyor. Sonuçta çalışma, finansın geleceği için hem zorlukları hem de fırsatları sunarak, blokzincir ve kripto para birimlerinin dijital ortamda devrim yaratma potansiyelinin altını çiziyor.