bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Accompagner les enseignants pour stimuler les apprentissages autour de la transition agroécologique : mobilisation de la méthode IDEA4 dans l’enseignement agricole
Authors: Peltier Christian , Gafsi Mohamed , Rodrigues Inês , Zahm Frédéric
Published: June 2024

L’enseignement agricole est fortement sollicité pour enseigner et accompagner la transition agroécologique, à travers notamment les plans « Enseigner à produire autrement ». Toutefois les résistances au changement sont multiples. Les enseignants, quand ils ne sont pas eux-mêmes porteurs de résistance, composent avec ces résistances, non sans difficultés, et explorent des stratégies pédagogiques pour aborder les questions de la durabilité. Dans le cadre de démarches d’accompagnement des équipes pédagogiques, lors de sessions de formation continue des enseignants à la méthode IDEA4 et un suivi pluriannuel, les auteurs analysent les stratégies pédagogiques déployées par les enseignants, et proposent ensuite des scénarisations-types de l’enseignement de la durabilité dans une perspective de transition, adaptées selon les filières de formation, le temps dédié à l’enseignement de la durabilité avec IDEA4, le niveau de mobilisation de l’équipe pédagogique et la présence d’une commande pédagogique professionnelle. L’enseignement de la durabilité et l’utilisation de la méthode IDEA4 dans une perspective d’accompagnement au changement nécessitent des vigilances pédagogiques et didactiques pour éviter des biais de segmentation ou l’absence de temps de problématisation et de réflexivité.
Debatten über die Bewertung des Expressionismus im Jahr 1947 in den Zeitschriften Merkur, Das goldene Tor und Hochland
Authors: Engelmann Daria
Published: June 2024

Die Diskussionen um den Expressionismus im Jahr 1947 finden in den Zeitschriften Merkur, Hochland und Das goldene Tor vornehmlich im Kontext zeitgenössischer politischer und kulturkritischer Debatten statt. Der Expressionismus wird dabei für die Vermittlung spezifischer Literaturästhetiken und Weltanschauungen funktionalisiert. Es zeigt sich bei dieser Funktionalisierung, dass die Thesen der kulturkritischen Zeitschriftenbeiträge immer auch Ausdruck des weltanschaulich-politischen Selbstverständnisses der Zeitschrift und ihrer Ziele sind. So dient der Expressionismus in der katholischen Zeitschrift Hochland als Negativfolie für die Vermittlung des Katholizismus, während er im konservativ geprägten Merkur zur Stütze der Kritik an einer Politisierung der Literatur wird. In der Zeitschrift Das goldene Tor, die in ihrem Programm die Avantgarde dezidiert befürwortet und vermittelt, wird der Expressionismus schließlich zur humanistischen Literatur und damit zum Weg aus dem Kapitalismus erklärt. Expressionismuskritische Positionen, wie die Darstellung des Expressionismus als bloße psychologische Angstreaktion auf eine rationalisierte Welt, werden dabei in Frage gestellt.
Literatur und Geschlechterdifferenz: Feministische Theoriebildung in der Avantgarde-Zeitschrift Die Schwarze Botin (1976-1987)
Authors: Jüttner Lisa
Published: June 2024

Der vorliegende Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der Rolle der feministischen Zeitschrift Die Schwarze Botin im Kontext der Autonomen Frauenbewegung in der BRD. Die zwischen 1976 und 1987 erscheinende Publikation nimmt mit ihrer Radikalität und avantgardistischen Programmatik nahezu eine Alleinstellung innerhalb westdeutscher feministischer Bestrebungen dieser Zeit ein. Der Beitrag beleuchtet die Rolle der Schwarzen Botin als Kontrapunkt, sowie ihre Bemühungen um eine ästhetische Utopie der Negation. Anhand der Zeitschrift werden die innerfeministischen Kämpfe um eine ‚weibliche Ästhetik‘ konturiert und der Historiographie feministischer Theoriebildung eine zentrale Komponente hinzugefügt. Nicht zuletzt wird gezeigt, inwiefern Die Schwarze Botin als Intervention gegenüber einer Kommodifizierung feministischer Anliegen bezeichnet werden kann, was sie als genuin avantgardistisches Projekt kennzeichnet.
Une anticipation rationnelle de son orientation
Authors: Lehoux Erwan
Published: June 2024

La mise en œuvre de Parcoursup s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une mutation globale de l’orientation. Les élèves et leurs parents, considérés comme acteurs de leur éducation, sont invités à faire des choix d’orientation rationnels, en se référant notamment à un projet préalablement élaboré. Cet article montre que les lycéennes et lycéens sont réceptifs à cette attente, tout en entretenant un rapport plus ou moins instrumental à leur scolarité. S’ils se réfèrent quasiment tous à un projet, celui-ci prend cependant, en pratique, des significations différentes selon les élèves. L’article propose d’étudier la diversité des usages et des expressions de la logique de projet chez des élèves de seconde.
« Une houlette peinte et dorée » : quelques réflexions sur la place de la littérature pastorale dans les contes de Madame d’Aulnoy
Authors: Macé Stéphane
Published: June 2024

Les emprunts des Contes de Mme d’Aulnoy à la littérature pastorale, particulièrement nombreux, ont depuis longtemps attiré l’attention du discours critique. Cette contribution tente, au‑delà des simples emprunts thématiques ou du recours à un lexique caractéristique du monde des bergers, de mettre en évidence certaines techniques d’écriture précises (antonomase du nom propre, utilisation des déictiques spatiaux, emplois de tours phraséologiques…). Dans un deuxième temps, elle propose un parallèle entre la structure narrative du Nain Jaune et celle d’un roman mineur du xviie siècle, Le Silène insensé de Coignée de Bourron (1613). Le dernier volet de cette étude envisage les interventions de l’instance narratoriale sur un mode pathétique (adresses au personnage, énoncés exclamatifs en forme de commentaires), qui ne sont pas en soi typiques du genre pastoral, mais dont le grand modèle de L’Astrée a généralisé l’emploi dans la prose narrative et dont Mme d’Aulnoy use à son tour volontiers pour établir des contrastes de tonalité. Envisagée dans ces trois dimensions, l’innutrition pastorale révèle chez notre conteuse une vaste culture et une remarquable finesse d’oreille.
D’enclos en villa. Vivre au bord de la baie des Veys, de La Tène au Bas-Empire
Authors: Coupard François , Carpentier Vincent , Barbier-Pain Delphine , Dietsch-Sellami Marie-France , Dupont Catherine
Published: June 2024

La baie des Veys, dont l’incision forme l’isthme du Cotentin, à la rencontre des départements de la Manche et du Calvados, est devenue au cours de l’Antiquité une zone de grand passage à la frontière des cités unelle et bajocasse. Des années 1980 à nos jours, l’exploration archéologique de ce secteur, essentiellement accomplie dans le cadre préventif, a mis en lumière l’histoire ancienne de cet espace dont la première mise en valeur agricole remonte au Néolithique et à l’âge du Bronze. Cependant, le peuplement et l’organisation de ce territoire connaissent un essor remarquable au cours du second âge du Fer et du Haut-Empire qui a surtout affecté – semble-t-il – les plateaux surplombant la baie. Diagnostiqué puis fouillé de 2006 à 2013, le site du Tuilley, à Isigny-sur-Mer, est inscrit au cœur de cet espace et présente un environnement archéologique documenté sur quelque 21,5 ha. À l’unisson des autres occupations étudiées dans la région, on y observe le déploiement de plusieurs habitats enclos au cours de La Tène moyenne et finale, puis le prolongement de cette occupation sous des formes différentes aux deux premiers siècles de notre ère, une grande villa romaine établie face à la mer, dotée d’une grande galerie panoramique longue de 71 m, à laquelle est associée un petit établissement agricole établi en contrebas. Abandonnée vers la fin du iie ou le début du iiie s. au plus tard, la villa du Tuilley est ensuite exploitée en carrière et entièrement démantelée au cours des iiie-ive s., probablement à la faveur d’un programme de construction présidant à la naissance de la petite agglomération portuaire d’Isigny-sur-Mer dont l’existence n’est à ce jour attestée qu’à partir du Moyen Âge. Les occupations laténiennes et romaines du site du Tuilley témoignent par ailleurs de l’évolution qu’a connue l’interaction des riverains avec la baie et l’espace maritime en général. Au cours de La Tène, les habitats enclos ne montrent aucun signe de relation spécifique avec la côte. Cette situation change clairement à l’époque romaine, avec la construction d’une grande villa de bord de mer, comparable à de nombreux établissements côtiers à travers l’ensemble des provinces de l’Empire, et l’apparition des premiers témoins de pratiques halieutiques et de consommation des produits de la mer.
Legal and ethical facets of robotic surgery: a suggestion for a guideline
Authors: Rathnayake A. P.
Published: June 2024

Surgical negligence being a branch of medical negligence is considered a widely extended topic in the territory of Sri Lanka. The central focus of this paper is the use of robotic systems in the performance of surgical procedures and its legal and ethical facets. ‘Robotic Surgery’ is a novel form of technology that is efficient and productive and mostly preferred in sophisticated health systems and used in different fields of medicine namely cardiology, urology, oncology etc. In this method, the robots assist the surgeon in the performance of the surgery. The assistance given by a surgical robot is useful due to the efficiency, fewer incisions, less bleeding, and the lower possibility of infections. However, there are risks as well. If the risk and the injury were a result of the surgeon’s fault, this gives rise to medical malpractice litigation. If the injury is a consequence of the malfunctioning of the surgical robot, it will create a defective product liability on the side of the manufacturer of the robotic system. If the hospital has undertaken the specific surgical venture without sufficient resources, expertise, and institutional stability, that will lead to the hospital's liability. Even, the liability of an error caused by robotic surgery can be imposed in different ways; the ultimate accused will be the health sector. The author’s attempt in this paper is to discuss the legal and ethical implications of a surgeon-patient relationship in the performance of robotic surgery and thereby recommend a guideline to address legal and ethical issues relevant to robotic surgical procedures.
Comparative DNA profiling of conceptus parts in paternity disputes and rape investigations: a case study
Authors: Nair N. P. , Boban A. , Krishna D. A. , Rana A. K.
Published: June 2024

Forensic laboratories frequently receive cases related to abortion, particularly in the context of paternity disputes and rape crimes. However, the focus has traditionally been on the foetus, while the placenta and its associated components, which start development after one month and mature within three months, are often overlooked. This study represents the comparison of DNA profiling from various parts of the aborted conceptus, including the placenta (foetal side), placenta (maternal side), umbilical cord, and foetus. The results have produced consistent and expected profiles but with meticulous foetal tissue processing. Due to the significant presence of maternal blood in these components, a rigorous washing procedure for the aborted foetal material is imperative before DNA extraction can be carried out. The generated profiles emphasize the equal forensic utility of different conceptus components, challenging the conventional focus on the foetus alone. This study paves the way for collecting and processing of various developed parts of the conceptus for DNA profiling as required by the specific case scenarios.
Harmonising tradition and child welfare: ordination of Buddhist child monks in Sri Lanka
Authors: Vadysinghe A. N. , Kumarasinghe G. K. , Ekanayake E. M. K. B. , Amarakoon A. A. L. I. S. , Daraniyagala D. H. U.
Published: June 2024

In Sri Lanka, where a majority follows Theravada Buddhism, there are rituals and norms related to the ordination of monks, as well as a process of certification. An 8-year-old male novice monk was presented for clinical forensic examination following an assault at a temple by several other fellow novice monks. Further investigation revealed that this recently-ordained monk did not possess proper certification of ordination and financial exploitation of the young monks’ priesthood status and the alleged assault were suspected. This case discusses several suggestions, including the legal reinforcement of a probationary period, streamlining the registration process, and setting a minimum age for ordination, to safeguard the welfare of child monks while supporting the norms and traditions of priesthood.
Advancements and challenges in natural language processing in oral cancer research: A narrative review
Authors: Aggarwal Dipanshu , Pallavi Kriti
Published: June 2024

Oral cancer is a serious and often fatal disease that requires early detection and treatment for improved outcomes. Natural language processing (NLP) has emerged as a promising tool for improving the diagnosis and management of oral cancer. In this review, we examine the advancements and challenges in NLP in oral cancer research. We comprehensively searched electronic databases of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science by using search terms “natural language processing” AND “head and neck cancer” OR “oral cancer” OR “oral oncology” OR “oral squamous cell carcinoma” OR “oral potentially malignant disorders” and identified 112 articles initially and finally included 8 relevant studies. The search was unrestricted; we searched literature between January 2014 and April 2023. The inclusion criteria included studies on the application of NLP in oral cancer. We excluded articles that focused on species other than humans, non-English literature, and the non-availability of full texts of the articles. In addition, a manual search of the references of relevant articles was done; however, we did not search Google, proceedings of meetings, and grey literature. Our review highlights the potential applications of NLP in oral cancer research, including risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. NLP techniques have been shown to advance the precision and efficiency of diagnosing carcinoma of the oral cavity by extracting and analyzing relevant information from clinical notes and radiology reports. Moreover, NLP-based approaches have been used to identify novel biomarkers and genetic mutations associated with oral cancer, enabling the development of personalized treatment strategies. Despite the many advancements in NLP, several challenges remain. These include technical issues, such as data standardization and algorithm development, as well as ethical considerations related to patient privacy and data security. In conclusion, NLP has tremendous potential in oral cancer research, and further studies are needed to exploit its capabilities and overcome its challenges fully.
Patterns of cancer at a tertiary cancer center in Kerala, India, based on 10-years of hospital-based cancer registry data: A retrospective observational study
Authors: Sunilkumar Saina , Bindu T , Kumbakara Ratheesan , Balasubramanian Satheesan
Published: June 2024

Background:

The magnitude and pattern of cancer cases vary across different hospital-based cancer registries (HBCRs) in India. Currently, the clinical and epidemiological profiles of cancer cases are not available for the North Malabar region of Kerala, India.

Objectives:

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the magnitude and pattern of cancer cases in the North Malabar region of Kerala, India. The secondary objective was to evaluate the trends of cancer cases based on 10-year HBCR data from a tertiary cancer center in the North Malabar region of Kerala, India.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective observational study was conducted on patients who were registered at the HBCR of Malabar Cancer Center in the northern region of Kerala. The demographic and clinical profile of patients with cancer who registered at the HBCR between January 2010 and December 2019 was obtained using a prescribed format developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, and a line diagram was used to represent the trends of the five most common cancers in males and females.

Results:

Between 2010 and 2019, 38,836 patients were registered. Among them, 20,829 (53.6%) were males and 18,017 (46.4%) were females. Lung cancer was the most common cancer among males and breast cancer was the most common cancer among females. The median age at diagnosis of lung cancer was 64 years (interquartile range [IQR], 58-70). Similarly, the median age at diagnosis of breast cancer was 52 years (IQR, 44-60).

Conclusion:

The five most common sites of cancer among males were the lung, mouth, stomach, tongue, and larynx. In females, the most common cancers were breast, cervix uteri, ovary, mouth, and lung. During these ten years, the common cancers in both males and females showed an upward trend.
Revisiting glioblastoma classification through an immunological lens: A narrative review
Authors: Abikenari Matthew , Schonfeld Ethan , Choi John , Kim Lily H. , Lim Michael
Published: June 2024

Glioblastoma (GBM) is characterized by a high recurrence rate, significant heterogeneity, and poor prognosis. While there has been a shift in recent years to focus on molecular phenotyping, there are limited data regarding the relationship between the immune milieu and heterogeneous molecular signatures in GBM. Given the success of immunotherapies in other cancers such as non-small-cell lung cancer and melanoma, there has been a concerted effort to correlate the immune compartment of the GBM tumor microenvironment to clinical outcomes. The aim of this narrative review is to establish the role of immunophenotyping in GBM classification. Major immune cell groups in GBM involve myeloid cells (e.g. myeloid-derived suppressor cells, tumor-associated macrophages and microglia, neutrophils, and dendritic cells), lymphocytes (e.g., T, natural killer, and B-cells), and stromal cells (e.g., fibroblasts, pericytes, and endothelial cells). Understanding the relationships between these different immune cell populations and correlating their roles with the current molecular classification scheme as described in the 2021 World Health Organization criteria may further elucidate patterns of clinical response, especially in light of recent advances in new immunotherapies.
Meaning in Life in Menopause: A Narrative Literature Review on How Menopausal Women Make Sense of Their Life?
Authors: Sathiyaseelan Anuradha , Patangia Bishal , Hainary Pratima
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

This review aims to understand the diverse impacts of menopause on the lives of women, with a specific emphasis on the psychological and emotional aspects, the search for meaning, the quality of life (QoL), and the personal and professional life changes that occur during this phase. Utilizing a narrative review methodology, this study employed databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The criteria for inclusion encompassed articles that have undergone peer review, books, and papers presented at academic conferences that investigate the intersection of menopause, well-being, and the pursuit of meaning in life. Menopause substantially influences women’s physical well-being, mental state, and social standing. In the course of this transformative stage, women may confront a variety of psychological and emotional difficulties, encompassing depression, anxiety, and irritability, which can have detrimental consequences for their overall QoL. In addition, a woman’s perception of the significance of her life experiences undergoes alterations as she progresses through menopause. Applying efficacious coping mechanisms, such as educational initiatives regarding menopause, engagement in health-enhancing behaviors, and the availability of social support, can facilitate a more advantageous transition through this phase. Moreover, menopause presents distinctive challenges for individuals and organizations, emphasizing the significance of societal acceptance. The finding underscores the urgent requirement for enhanced psychological research, public discussion, and supportive environments to eradicate the stigma associated with menopause and foster the empowerment of women during this transformative phase.
Prevalence of PsychoSocial Problems and their Risk Factors among School-Going Middle Adolescents: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Sikandar Basheerahamed J. , Kavitha K.
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Adolescents are at risk of various psychosocial problems, due to pressure from parents, educational agencies, peers, and society. Often, it is not recognized and goes unnoticed. There is an immense need to screen this group for early detection and proper management.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of psychosocial problems among adolescents and to determine their risk factors.

Methodology:

The study employed a nonexperimental, exploratory, cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach. Using a two-stage random sampling technique, a total of 2030 adolescents from 37 schools were chosen. The data collection tool for study participants consisted of three parts: (a) A sociodemographic proforma, (b) a pediatric symptom checklist-youth report, and (c) a checklist for assessing determinants of psychosocial problems.

Results:

Three hundred five (15.02%) of the 2030 respondents had significant impairment to internalizing problems, 350 (17.24%) to attention deficit problems, and 378 (18.62%) to externalizing problems. Pediatric symptom checklist scores and academic performance showed a moderately positive correlation. There is a significant association between psychosocial problems and adolescent characteristics at a P = 0.05 level of significance.

Conclusion:

Adolescents have a high prevalence of psychosocial problems such as anxiety and attention deficit. Periodic screening, counseling, and referral to psychotherapy can help to lessen the severity of the condition and improve psychosocial well-being.
A Ray of New Hope for the Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability
Authors: Thakur Nancy , Prakash Kamli , Pugazhendi Sanchita , Gaikwad Achla
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

“Everything has its wonders, including darkness and stillness, and I learn to be satisfied in whatever situation I am in.” Research literature illustrates that parents of children with intellectual impairments are exposed to a variety of stressful life events while caring for their children with intellectual disabilities. The pivotal aim is to determine that the parenting intervention has a meaningful impact on parents’ care of their intellectual disabled child and also to improve the parenting abilities of intellectual developmentally disabled children. It is indeed crucial to strengthen parenting skills through various means or strategies. Thus, the researcher examined numerous parenting practices that can help the parents in instilling positive attitudes to improve their parenting skills so that they can modify their intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) child’s behavioral issues. Researcher has also identified the various strategies and principles to change the inappropriate behavior of IDD child such as acceptance, positive self-beliefs, positive reinforcement, self-efficacy, endurance, consistency, remain calm and be respectful, learn to stand and assertively explore out their feelings, nonjudgmental, and nonpunitive toward their disabled child. Apart from this, behavioral techniques for problematic behavior management such as changing the antecedent, extinction/ignoring, time out, response cost, and overcorrection prove beneficial in making modifications and improvement in child’s behavior. It has been found that parenting skill program brings positive motivation, guidance, and zeal in parents and also enhances personal and parental self-efficacy which further helps to improve the family functioning. In addition to this, parenting intervention helps the parents to realize their own potential to manage their daily life stress, thereby living a happy and successful life with the intellectual disability child. It is estimated that disabilities will cross 10 million by 2022 if appropriate skills are not imparted through training programs.
A Comparative Study to Assess the Level of Stress and Coping Strategies among Introvert and Extrovert Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing, Delhi and NCR
Authors: Sharma Shilpa , Devi M. Jibanlata , Khan Arshi Anjum
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Aim:

This study aims to compare the level of stress and coping strategies among introvert and extrovert Nursing students in selected colleges of Nursing, Delhi and NCR.

Design and Settings:

A comparative survey design was adopted. Samples were Nursing students of Holy Family College of Nursing and Rufaida College of Nursing enrolled in B.Sc. Nursing, GNM and P.B.B.Sc. Nursing.

Material and Methods:

Tool was administered to 728 Nursing students through total enumeration, 200 introvert and 200 extrovert Nursing students were randomly selected through lottery method. Demographic profile, Modified Questionnaire Based on Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, Brief-COPE Inventory were used to collect the data. Data was analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results:

Findings revealed, out of 728 Nursing students, 64.56% were introverts and 35.44% were extroverts. Mean stress score was 22.2 for introverts and 20.57 for extroverts. Among extrovert Nursing students, majority of them adopted (67.55%) problem-focused coping strategies. Whereas, 44% of introvert Nursing students adopted emotion-focused coping strategies, 40.5% adopted problem-focused coping strategies and 15.5% adopted avoidant coping strategies. The t-test value=3.102 (<0.01) for stress and coping strategies among introvert Nursing students and t-test value=3.856 (P<0.01) for stress and coping strategies among extrovert Nursing students. Hence, stress level was more among introvert Nursing students and coping strategies were more adopted by extrovert Nursing students. The correlation between stress and coping strategies among introvert Nursing students were r=0.147 (P<0.05) and r=0.246 (P<0.01) for extrovert Nursing students. Hence, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in level of stress and coping strategies among Nursing students having introvert and extrovert personalities.
A Study to Assess Resilience and Empathy among the BSc Nursing Students
Authors: Anand S. , Anoopa K. R. , Haripriya J. P
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Resilience is a crucial trait for nursing students as they navigate through the challenges and demands of their education and future profession. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the levels of resilience and empathy among BSc nursing students.

Methodology:

The study was conducted under a quantitative approach and cross-sectional study design. BSc nursing students of Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam, were the sample. The purposive sampling technique is used for the selection of the sample. Standardized self-administered questioners were used to collect the data.

Results:

Analysis of socioeconomic variables reveals that majority of the samples were females (92.8%). Moreover, 79.9% belong to the Christian community. Most of the participants were aged 21 and above. The Percentage of the student in the first year is 27.3%, while the number who belongs to the 3rd year is 25.8% and equal number of students belongs to 4th year. Among 55% of participants were Hostlers and 69.6% had only one sibling. 37.6% of fathers and 23.2% of mothers have an education below 10th standard. Most of the participants (42.3%) reported a family income of below Rs. 10,000. More than 50% of the participants had average resilience and moderate empathy. The mean resilience score was 65.5 and the mean empathy score was 50.25. Positive strong correlations were found between the resilience and empathy of nursing college students. The study reveals a significant association between resilience and the year of studies, parent’s education, and family income of the participants at P < 0.05 level. In the same way, there was a significant association between empathy and the year of studies, parent’s education, and family income of the participants at P < 0.05 level.

Conclusion:

The study underscores the significance of resilience and empathy among BSc nursing students. It highlights the interconnectedness of these attributes and emphasizes the need for nursing education programs to focus on their cultivation. By developing resilience and empathy, nursing students can develop into competent and compassionate health-care professionals who can provide high-quality care to patients.
Teachers’ Perspectives on Behavioral and Emotional Problems among School-going Adolescents in Kashmir: Examining the Risk Correlates of Behavioral and Emotional Problems
Authors: Dar Danishwar Rasool , Lakshmana G.
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Political violence in Kashmir was a common occurrence. The phenomenon had occurred often and repeatedly in an unmanageable fashion. It had consequential implications for each member of society including children and adolescents.

Aim:

The study aimed to analyze the teachers’ perspective on mental health problems of adolescents in Kashmir. In Kashmir’s precarious circumstances, school-going adolescents were exceptionally vulnerable to mental health issues. Addressing unrecognized mental health issues among school-going adolescents established an important rationale for corresponding further deterioration.

Methods:

The study used the standardized tools of the Rutter’s Children Behavior Questionnaire (RCBQ-B) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Cluster sampling was employed in the study. About 45 schoolteachers rated the behaviors of 160 school-going adolescents of Kashmir from numerous schools. The data were statistically analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as t-test and one-way analysis of variance and correlation.

Results:

We found that behavioral and emotional problems (BEPs) rose significantly, most notably indications of BEPs with risk factors. Across the socioeconomic status, age, adolescence type, and education, the results found an upward trend of 47% prevalence rate of mental health problems among adolescents with 45% as peer problems, 39% hyperactivity, 34% conduct, and 9% emotional problems.

Conclusion:

An increasing number of adolescents in prevailing situations in Kashmir suffered from mental health problems. The study findings reveal that there is a need to create effective mental health services and interventions for school-going adolescents in Kashmir.
The Value of Portal Vein Diameter in Evaluation of Chronic Liver Disease
Authors: Yunusa Mohammed Dahiru , Umar Umar Hassan , Aishatu Ibrahim Mohammed , Aminu Usman Umar , Sa’ad Suleiman T.
Published: June 2024

Background:

Chronic liver disease (CLD) such as cirrhosis is a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma and as such requires a reliable diagnostic surveillance. Hemodynamic changes are detected early using ultrasound scan. Ultrasound has been found to be an accurate and noninvasive method of assessing the portal vein hemodynamic changes in patients with CLD.

Materials and Methods:

This was a prospective case–control study conducted over a period of 6 months at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe between September 2015 and February 2016. Portal vein diameter (PVD) of 100 adult male and female CLD patients were compared with 100 age- and sex-matched controls. Ultrasonography of the portal vein was used using HD-9 Phillips (2010) ultrasound machine. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Windows version 20.0 package was used for data analysis, with P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant with a confidence interval of 95%. The variables were expressed as range and mean ± standard deviation. All comparison of variables was done using the Student’s t-test for CLD and control. Pearson’s correlation coefficients and point-biserial correlation coefficient were used for the correlation analysis.

Results:

The mean PVD in normal subjects was 1.07 ± 0.60 cm and the respective value for CLD subjects was 1.50 ± 0.21 cm. There was a statistically significant difference in PVD between normal and CLD subjects (P = 0.001). The PVD correlated positively with age and sex in both CLD and controls.

Conclusion:

The PVD was significantly higher in CLD subjects than controls. PVD correlated significantly with age and sex in both CLD subjects and controls.
Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer Using Weakly Supervised Learning
Authors: Jang Wooyoung , Lee Jonghyun , Park Kyong Hwa , Kim Aeree , Lee Sung Hak , Ahn Sangjeong
Published: June 2024

Purpose The molecular classification of breast cancer is crucial for effective treatment. The emergence of digital pathology has ushered in a new era in which weakly supervised learning leveraging whole-slide images has gained prominence in developing deep learning models because this approach alleviates the need for extensive manual annotation. Weakly supervised learning was employed to classify the molecular subtypes of breast cancer.Materials and Methods Our approach capitalizes on two whole-slide image datasets: one consisting of breast cancer cases from the Korea University Guro Hospital (KG) and the other originating from The Cancer Genomic Atlas dataset (TCGA). Furthermore, we visualized the inferred results using an attention-based heat map and reviewed the histomorphological features of the most attentive patches.Results The KG+TCGA-trained model achieved an area under the receiver operating characteristics value of 0.749. An inherent challenge lies in the imbalance among subtypes. Additionally, discrepancies between the two datasets resulted in different molecular subtype proportions. To mitigate this imbalance, we merged the two datasets, and the resulting model exhibited improved performance. The attentive patches correlated well with widely recognized histomorphologic features. The triple-negative subtype has a high incidence of high-grade nuclei, tumor necrosis, and intratumoral tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. The luminal A subtype showed a high incidence of collagen fibers.Conclusion The artificial intelligence (AI) model based on weakly supervised learning showed promising performance. A review of the most attentive patches provided insights into the predictions of the AI model. AI models can become invaluable screening tools that reduce costs and workloads in practice.
Finiteness properties of locally defined groups
Authors: Farley Daniel S. , Hughes Bruce
Published: June 2024

Let

X

be a set and let

S

be an inverse semigroup of partial bijections of

X

. Thus, an element of

S

is a bijection between two subsets of

X

, and the set

S

is required to be closed under the operations of taking inverses and compositions of functions. We define

\Gamma_{S}

to be the set of self-bijections of

X

in which each

\gamma \in \Gamma_{S}

is expressible as a union of finitely many members of

S

. This set is a group with respect to composition. The groups

\Gamma_{S}

form a class containing numerous widely studied groups, such as Thompson’s group

V

, the Nekrashevych–Röver groups, Houghton’s groups, and the Brin–Thompson groups

nV

, among many others. We offer a unified construction of geometric models for

\Gamma_{S}

and a general framework for studying the finiteness properties of these groups.
Cluster algebras of finite mutation type with coefficients
Authors: Felikson Anna , Tumarkin Pavel
Published: June 2024

We classify mutation-finite cluster algebras with arbitrary coefficients of geometric type. This completes the classification of all mutation-finite cluster algebras started in [Felikson, Shapiro, and Tumarkin, J. Eur. Math. Soc. 14 (2012)].
Systolic almost-rigidity modulo 2
Authors: Alpert Hannah , Balitskiy Alexey , Guth Larry
Published: June 2024

No power law systolic freedom is possible for the product of mod 

2

systoles of dimension

1

and codimension

1

. This means that any closed

n

-dimensional Riemannian manifold

M

of bounded local geometry obeys the following systolic inequality: the product of its mod 

2

systoles of dimensions

1

and

n-1

is bounded from above by

c(n,\varepsilon) \,\mathrm{Vol}(M)^{1+\varepsilon}

, if finite (if

H_{1}(M; \mathbb{Z}/2)

is non-trivial).
An Approach to Enhancing Manufacturing Throughput Capability through
System Design
Authors: Tang Herman
Published: June 2024

This article presents a new approach that integrates and balances cycle time and
reliability considerations during system design to enhance manufacturing system
capability, with direct applicability to automotive and high-volume
manufacturing. The method addresses system throughput capability in three steps
without complex mathematical modeling. The steps are: (1) managing workload
cycle times, (2) considering real-world operational availability, and (3)
achieving capability balance. Through analytical estimation and discrete event
simulation of an example manufacturing system, this approach’s application shows
a substantial increase in throughput capacity compared to a traditional
workload-based design. This throughput-centric design approach, serving as a
valuable tool for manufacturing system synthesis aimed at maximizing throughput,
can apply to volume production systems to enhance throughput capacity through
system design.
An Approach to Design an Air–Liquid Supersonic Ejector for Producing
Aerosol Spray
Authors: Nguyen Quan Q. , Phung Duoc V. , Nguyen Kien T. , Pham Hoang Q. , Pham Thin V. , Vu Tuan N. , Pham Phuong X. , Duong Cuong Q.
Published: June 2024

This study aims to design a supersonic ejector, referred to as a liquid spray
gun, with a simple operating procedure for producing an aerosol spray with
adjustable droplet size distributions. A CFD model was developed to determine
the influence of nozzle exit position and the primary air pressure on the
supersonic patterns formed within the ejectors, providing a valuable insight
into their internal physics. Based on the single-phase numerical results, at an
air primary pressure of 2 bar, the flow may not reach a choking condition,
possibly resulting in unstable ejector operation. However, at pressures
exceeding 5 bar, the jet patterns emerging from the primary nozzle cause flow
separation or the formation of vortex rings. This phenomenon leads to a flow
configuration comparable to the diameter of the mixing tube, thereby reducing
the available area for entrainment of suction flow. The suitable ejector was
identified with a nozzle exit position of 13 mm and a primary pressure ranging
from 3 to 4 bar. Consequently, a high-speed imaging shadowgraph system was
successfully developed to experimentally analyze the water spray pattern within
the designed ejector. The experimental results indicate that the ejector
performs effectively under different operating conditions, producing a fine
water spray with predominantly small droplet sizes below 30 μm when the air
pressure is within the range of 3 to 4 bar. These results highlight the
capability of the supersonic ejector as a spray gun for generating aerosols
suitable for contaminated surface cleaning and other relevant applications.
APPLIED, TECHNICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: INTRODUCTION OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES INTO USE
Authors: Vladlenov Denis , Ващенко Володимир , Шевченко Олександра , Вінюков Олександр , Вискуб Роман , Бондарева Ольга , Lemeshev Mykhailo , Bereziuk Oleg , Sivak Roman , Mysak Ihor , Samilyk Marina , Evgenia Demidova , Tetiana Synenko , Задорожна Віра Миколаївна , Жила Віктор Іванович , Лисиченко Микола Леонідович , Косуліна Наталія Геннадієвна , Якушенко Євген Миколайович , Максимов В.В. , Храповицький І.А. , Доля Костянтин Вікторович , Доля Олена Євгенівна
Published: June 2024

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A Potent Mixture Of Antioxidants In Spirulina Have Numerous Advantages For Human Health
Authors: M. Joshi  , K.S. Dahiya
Published: June 2024

Spirulina is a free-floating filamentous microalga that grows in alkaline water. Spirulina was consumed as food by the Mayas, Toltecs, and Kanembu in Mexico during the Aztec civilization approximately 400 years ago. Spirulina is a well-known source of essential nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, fatty acids, and so on. It's popular in human and animal nutrition, as well as the cosmetics business. In vivo and in vitro experiments have yielded promising results in the treatment of certain malignancies and allergies, anaemia, hepatotoxicity, viral infection, vascular disorders, radiation protection, and obesity. Spirulina's antioxidant effects have been proven in numerous preclinical research. Antioxidants aid in the prevention of many human diseases.
Career Recommendation System based on Student Preferences
Authors: A.Madhavi  , Chathala Swapna  , Bavikadi Mrudula  , Sunkoju Swathi
Published: June 2024

Choosing right career is a challenging decision for students because career is a significant period of one’s life and with opportunities for progress. Due to their lack of understanding, students are unable to make an informed decision, which could cause problems down the road. Students should choose a career that will be the most beneficial to them in order to avoid issues in the future. Students rely on the arbitrary judgements of their family and friends because they have access to so many online resources and no guidance. The interests and abilities of the pupils may not match as a result. To address the aforementioned issues, our project develops a recommender system based on student preferences, which gathers information about the students and suggests a better profession field based on the talents, interests, and academic achievement supplied. In this research, we conducted a comparison of various algorithms, including SVM, Decision Tree, and Random Forest, and we took into consideration the model with the highest precision, recall rate, F1-score, and accuracy.
ATHLETE INJURY PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: A Madhavi  , K Rutvik  , S Yashwanth Sai  , T Abhinaya  , V Manoj
Published: June 2024

Sports injuries are prevalent and can have serious financial, psychological, and bodily repercussions. Although injuries are hard to predict, cutting-edge technologies and data-science applications might offer crucial information. Methods of Machine Learning (ML) may be applied to enhance injury prediction. This project is aimed to build a machine-learning-based model by comparing different algorithms that predicts injuries well in advance. Predicting injury beforehand would be a big assistance to the players, ultimately transforming the sports industry. Even in future tournaments, teams would be able to better plan their strategies if they were aware of the resting interval in advance.
From Screen to Shelf: Investigating the Influence of Cartoon Characters on Consumer Behavior in the Toys and Accessories Market
Authors: Prof. Parul Khanna  , Dr. Meenu Dhembla  , Dr. Poonam Tokas
Published: June 2024

This research investigates the influence of cartoon characters on consumer behavior in the toys and accessories market. A literature review was conducted to examine the role of licensed characters in consumer behavior, and a survey was administered to 200 participants to collect data on consumer perceptions and purchasing decisions related to licensed character products. The findings suggest that licensed characters have a significant impact on consumer behavior, with cartoon characters increasing the appeal and memorability of toys and accessories. Purchasing decisions were also influenced by licensed characters, with consumers more likely to purchase products featuring their favorite characters. These findings have implications for marketers and retailers in the toys and accessories market, highlighting the importance of licensing agreements and character selection in product development and marketing.
ENZYMES USED FOR SUSTAINABLE WET PROCESSING IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Authors: Ms. Anju Kushwaha  , Dr. Priyanka Kesarwani  , Rashi kushwaha
Published: June 2024

Today, enzymes have become an integral part of the textile processing. With the increasing awareness of environmental pollution and the extensive consideration of mankind health, chemical processes used in textile industries are being replaced by enzymatic processes. Usages of enzymes in textile industry will be the best possible alternative of chemicals used in textile industry. Enzymes like amylase, cellulase, catalase, protease, pectinase, laccase, and lipase are widely used in textile manufacturing and processing industries. Use of enzymatic treatments in textile industries is very promising approach as they are eco-friendly, produce high-quality products, and lead to the reduction of energy, water, and time. It is observed that enzymes can replace harsh chemicals, catalyze reaction and operate under mild conditions. These are biodegradable, safe to use and easy to control. In this review environment-friendly uses of various enzymes in different textile processing steps have been discussed.
Trust Management in Cloud Computing Using Blockchain Technology: a taxonomy, review & future directions
Authors: Meenal Sachdeva  , Dr Reena
Published: June 2024

Through visualization and resource integration, cloud computing has expanded its service its service area and offers a better user experience than the traditional platform, along with us business operation model bringing huge economic and social benefits. However, a large amount of evidence shows that cloud computing is facing with serious security and trust crises, and building a trust / enabled transaction environment has become its key factor. The traditional cloud trust model transparency and traceability trust evolution results cannot be fully recognized by all participants. Its unique features in operating rules and traceability of records ensure the integrity, undesirability and security of the transaction data. Therefore Blockchain is very suitable for constructing distributed and decentralized trust architecture. Based on a novel Cloud- Edge trust management framework and a double Blochkchain structure based cloud transaction model , it identifies the open challenges and gives direction for future research field.