bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling and diagnosis Parkinson disease by using hand drawing: deep learning model
Authors: Aldhyani Theyazn H. H. , Al-Nefaie Abdullah H. , Koundal Deepika
Published: February 2024

Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) often manifest motor dysfunction symptoms, including tremors and stiffness. The presence of these symptoms may significantly impact the handwriting and sketching abilities of individuals during the initial phases of the condition. Currently, the diagnosis of PD depends on several clinical investigations conducted inside a hospital setting. One potential approach for facilitating the early identification of PD within home settings involves the use of hand-written drawings inside an automated PD detection system for recognition purposes. In this study, the PD Spiral Drawings public dataset was used for the investigation and diagnosis of PD. The experiments were conducted alongside a comparative analysis using 204 spiral and wave PD drawings. This study contributes by conducting deep learning models, namely DenseNet201 and VGG16, to detect PD. The empirical findings indicate that the DenseNet201 model attained a classification accuracy of 94% when trained on spiral drawing images. Moreover, the model exhibited a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) value of 99%. When comparing the performance of the VGG16 model, it was observed that it attained a better accuracy of 90% and exhibited a ROC value of 98% when trained on wave images. The comparative findings indicate that the outcomes of the proposed PD system are superior to existing PD systems using the same dataset. The proposed system is a very promising technological approach that has the potential to aid physicians in delivering objective and dependable diagnoses of diseases. This is achieved by leveraging important and distinctive characteristics extracted from spiral and wave drawings associated with PD.
Quantitative analysis of a fractional order of the $ SEI_{c}\, I_{\eta} VR $ epidemic model with vaccination strategy
Authors: Alshareef Abeer
Published: February 2024

This work focused on studying the effect of vaccination rate $ \kappa $ on reducing the outbreak of infectious diseases, especially if the infected individuals do not have any symptoms. We employed the fractional order derivative in this study since it has a high degree of accuracy. Recently, a lot of scientists have been interested in fractional-order models. It is considered a modern direction in the mathematical modeling of epidemiology systems. Therefore, a fractional order of the SEIR epidemic model with two types of infected groups and vaccination strategy was formulated and investigated in this paper. The proposed model includes the following classes: susceptible $ \mathrm{S}(t) $, exposed $ \mathrm{E}(t) $, asymptomatic infected $ \mathrm{I_{c}}(t) $, symptomatic infected $ \mathrm{I_{\eta}}(t) $, vaccinated $ \mathrm{V}(t) $, and recovered $ \mathrm{R}(t) $. We began our study by creating the existence, non-negativity, and boundedness of the solutions of the proposed model. Moreover, we established the basic reproduction number $ \mathcal{R}_{0} $, that was used to examine the existence and stability of the equilibrium points for the presented model. By creating appropriate Lyapunov functions, we proved the global stability of the free-disease equilibrium point and endemic equilibrium point. We concluded that the free-disease equilibrium point is globally asymptotically stable (GAS) when $ \mathcal{R}_{0}\, \leq \, 1 $, while the endemic equilibrium point is GAS if $ \mathcal{R}_{0} > 1 $. Therefore, we indicated the increasing vaccination rate $ \kappa $ leads to reducing $ \mathcal{R}_0 $. These findings confirm the important role of vaccination rate $ \kappa $ in fighting the spread of infectious diseases. Moreover, the numerical simulations were introduced to validate theoretical results that are given in this work by applying the predictor-corrector PECE method of Adams-Bashforth-Moulton. Further more, the impact of the vaccination rate $ \kappa $ was explored numerically and we found that, as $ \kappa $ increases, the $ \mathcal{R}_{0} $ is decreased. This means the vaccine can be useful in reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
Migrant Issues in Contemporary Japan
Authors: Adilgazinova Aigerim , Balakayeva Lyailya , Gubaidullina Mara
Published: February 2024

Japan has an interesting and ambivalent policy toward the migration process; therefore, it is interesting to examine the migration position of a mono-ethnic state, which has also had a history of “closure” and exclusion from the outside world. The research objective is to examine the characteristics of immigration processes in contemporary Japanese society. The research methods used include narrative, comparative, analytical, and structural. As a result, it can be argued that the legislative framework is important in dealing with migrants, which in Japan is recognized as highly effective; in general, the mechanism formed by the Japanese government for dealing with the migrant population copes with all its tasks. In the course of the work, the main problems of adapting to life in Japan were identified, which are the focus of the governing authorities.
Migration Processes in the Republic of Kazakhstan: Regularities, Problems, and Prospects
Authors: Kappassova Gulsara , Altybassarova Meiramgul , Yelmuratov Gani , Rakhimbaeva Madina , Polomarchuk Boris
Published: February 2024

The study’s relevance lies in the ongoing phenomenon of mass migration, which significantly impacts society, economy, and politics worldwide. The purpose is to consider the features of the current situation in the migration field in Kazakhstan and assess the possibilities for public policy development. In this study, the problem-thematic method and the method of policy analysis were used. The study emphasizes the role of migration trends in Kazakhstan and the impact on its socioeconomic, demographic, cultural, and political development. Special attention is paid to integrating global trends and socioeconomic prerequisites for the reception of migrants.
Walking a Mile in Their Shoes
Authors: Ogbomo Queen
Published: February 2024

This study examined the impact of a poverty simulation project, an experiential learning procedure on preservice teachers' perception of elementary students living in poverty. Thirty undergraduate preservice teachers from two cohorts in a public university in the southern part of the United States were asked to participate in a poverty simulation activity to expose them to the lived experiences of people living in poverty. An early analysis of the debriefing session after the simulation project showed that students viewed this simulation project as an engaging learning experience. Means and standard deviations of scores in relation to pre-test and post-test personal bias toward poverty, understanding individuals in poverty, effort in teaching students living in poverty, and responsibility for students living in poverty were obtained. While there was no significant difference from the paired sample t-tests, there was a slight difference in three of the four areas measured.
Happiness Management
Authors: Costa Natália , Costa Marisol Guadalupe Moreira
Published: February 2024

Uncertainty, innovation, competitive advantage, globalization, and digitalization are some of the changes that have forced managers to rethink the way they manage their organizations. So, management models are beginning to emerge, focusing on human capital (employees). Happiness management arose as a new form of organizational culture, and the main objective is to ensure the well-being of employees by promoting positive experiences/emotions in the workplace. Artificial intelligence combines the ability to learn similarly to humans, with an even more extensive capacity than humans. Although its effects on employees still divide opinions, what is certain is that innovation in this area is increasingly common in organizations in a broad field.
An Upshot of Artificial Intelligence on Customer Engagement in Banking
Authors: Amudha R.
Published: February 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) provides foundation for stimulating intelligence of human process by use of algorithms in a dynamic computing environment. These machine learning models make it more effective for banks to manage daily operations such as transactions, financial operations, management of stock market funds, and the like. Customer engagement is a crucial component of the banking sector since it is essential for establishing trusting bonds with clients, encouraging loyalty, and promoting company expansion. Continued developments in AI technology, together with continued partnerships between financial institutions and AI specialists, will lead to additional innovation and allow banks to provide improved services, increase efficiency, and maintain their competitiveness in a constantly changing digital environment. Over the next 10 years, financial inclusion is likely to become a reality as AI-powered financial services replace all other user engagement methods, enabling the customers to access financial products and lending even in remote areas of the country.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Authors: Qablan Ahmad , Alkaabi Ahmed M. , Aljanahi Mohammed Humaid , Almaamari Suhair A.
Published: February 2024

Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving through exploration and high-level questioning. It incorporates active participation of students by involving them in posing questions and bringing real-life experiences to them. The basis of this approach is to channelize the students' thought process through queries and help them in “how to think” instead of “what to think.” This chapter begins by defining constructivism as the theoretical origin of inquiry-based learning, it then moves to talk about the benefits and advantages of this approach on students' learning. It also discusses the multiple forms of inquiry-based learning that have been documented in the literature to increase student involvement in their learning. The chapter demonstrates the various types of inquiry-based learning that can be implemented to drive the teaching process.
Course Redesign for Authentic Learning and Active Citizenship
Authors: Aderibigbe Semiyu
Published: February 2024

As society evolves and students' needs rapidly change, educators are expected to keep exploring strategies to enhance the teaching and learning process. This chapter documents the approaches adopted to redesign a general education (GNED) course to foster students' authentic learning. Using a qualitative strategy, data collection and analyses were done to determine students' views of education and how they will support innovation, drawing on the redesigned course. The results indicate a variation in male and female understanding of education and its purposes, even though they all generally see it as a tool for societal transformation. The results also show that students consider involvement in innovation in the country essential and highlight measures they will take, including awareness campaigns, nurturing younger generations, and preserving cultural heritage. Based on the results, implications of the findings for stakeholders, such as instructors and institution leaders, are shared.
Bridging Innovative Technologies With Progressive Educational Governance
Authors: Abdallah Asma Khaleel , Al Khanbooli Badreyya , Al Kaabi Noura Ali Mohammad , Al Awadhi Maymoona Abdulla
Published: February 2024

Education today necessitates modernization through the latest digital tools and technologies. The integration of EdTech and leadership is crucial for advancing modern education. To effectively apply technology in educational institutions, understanding the role of leadership is essential. Education reforms are underway to stimulate innovation and enhance digital technology use, focusing on flexibility, student-centric approaches, and visionary leadership. Notable entities like UNESCO and Khan Academy are at the forefront of promoting comprehensive professional growth. Leadership styles, such as distributed, transformational, and visionary leadership, are pivotal in adapting to new technologies. The technology divide, marked by uneven access to devices and the internet, remains a significant challenge, often amplifying educational disparities. Adapting to new educational environments poses challenges for educators, necessitating that educational leaders prioritize stress reduction activities, collaboration, and a supportive work environment for teachers.
3D Feedback
Authors: Rabbani Lutfieh Mohammad , Aljanahi Mona Humaid
Published: February 2024

Feedback is a vital component of formative assessment processes. Criteria for providing effective feedback practices have been reinforced in governments' recent educational documents. The development of engaging feedback approaches that foster students' progress and maximize their motivation has gained increased popularity in both research and practice. This chapter aims to present a three-dimensional approach to providing feedback (3D feedback) that supports student engagement with feedback comprehensively—emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally. Within this frame, an inclusive account of key indicators/activities reflecting the three dimensions of engagement with feedback is provided, along with their pedagogical implications. This is potentially useful to educators who are interested in adopting feedback interactions that are meaningful and stimulating to students, with clear purposes. The chapter also proposes guidelines for high-quality, engaging, and formative feedback, drawing on best practice principles and research findings.
Just Try Your Best
Authors: Egalite Tasha , Wang Wenjie , Owens Angela V.
Published: February 2024

This chapter reflects on a phenomenological case study focused on southwest early childhood teachers and their experiences working online. As a doctoral student who began research career trajectory online, the author understands classroom stressors both as a teacher and student. The author's doctoral program reinforced teacher educators in research while providing an in-depth view of paradigms, theories, and approaches to reflect on during one's own journey. Since doctoral student researchers in education were, first, largely practitioners in classrooms, these researchers understand. This teacher's reflexive ethnography draws on teacher lived experiences throughout a qualitative case study in a pandemic world. The author strives to encourage the development of research through the author's own ongoing researcher identity. Comparisons of the author's doctoral teacher educator experience in an online doctoral program, teacher and the experiences of teacher practitioners during and post COVID-19 will be highlighted. The author's experiential background, how it informs the author's interpretation of the studied information, and what the author has gained will be conveyed.
Wine Labels
Authors: Silva Margarida , Buchko Nataliia , Parashchenko Natalia , Szaszi Titanilla Marta , Tovstyk Yevheniia
Published: February 2024

The study investigates the influence of wine labels on consumer attitudes and purchasing intentions. It uses a quantitative study with diverse adult demographics and an online survey to test three approaches to wine label design. The research, inspired by a case study by the Australian winery “19 Crimes GBL,” found that wine with novelty labels provokes more attention to buy, followed by traditional labels. Contemporary labels showed the lowest intention to buy. The expected perception of novelty wine labels as appealing, exciting, and enjoyable was confirmed, but the expected perception of adding value for money was not confirmed. This research has practical implications for the wine industry, demonstrating how implementing label design approaches can strengthen customer perception and influence purchasing intentions. The study contributes to the advancement of research on wine label design practices by developing a research framework and providing evidence on the direct and indirect effects on customer choices.
Academic Publishing and Its Evolution in a Globalized World
Authors: Kayyali Mustafa
Published: February 2024

This chapter discusses the multidimensional landscape of academic publishing and its evolution within the context of an increasingly globalized society. This study presents an overview of significant historical milestones in academic publishing, tracing its origins from traditional print journals to the digital age, and underlines the pivotal role played by technical developments in determining the transmission of intellectual knowledge. Furthermore, the chapter dives into the substantial impact of globalization on academic publishing. It analyzes how the internationalization of higher education and research collaborations has led to a more diversified and integrated academic community. The chapter addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by transnational publication, including concerns relating to language hurdles, accessibility, and equity in academic dissemination.
The Role of Digital Transformation and Its Effects on the Education Sector
Authors: Singh Amrik
Published: February 2024

Digitization can be termed as an improvement in education as it refers to the modernization of business models or different activities related to education. The word “digitalization” refers to the transformation of information or other information of the joint into a highly organized plan as a blueprint. The COVID-19 outbreak also affected the world economy and put pressure on education. With the plague spreading so quickly, there are few plans to switch to online learning or face-to-face classes, and no one seems to anticipate the dangers and opportunities that come with it. There is a sudden change in business, too. The consequences are huge, as teachers now hope to help eliminate learning and education. However, PostCorona 19 online learning and education is probably not what the Ministry of Education promotes. Few schools were aware of the new system in the past, but its widespread adoption has led most schools, colleges, and universities to become familiar with the importance of high rebellion in their learning environments.
The Power of Visionary Leadership in Transforming the Indian Education System
Authors: Durairaj M. , Das Simanchala , Ezhilmath K. , Aancy H. Mickle , Jayadeva Sujay Mugaloremutt , Murugan S.
Published: February 2024

The book chapter explores the transformative potential of visionary leadership in India's education system, focusing on key themes such as leadership in education, policy reform advocacy, empowering educators, fostering innovation, inclusivity, engaging communities, and data-driven decision-making. It advocates for a holistic approach to education, focusing on diversity, accessibility, and quality. The chapter delves into the characteristics, strategies, and impact of visionary leaders in the Indian education sector, highlighting their ability to drive significant changes, innovation, and progress. It also discusses the challenges faced by these leaders and offers lessons to be learned. It is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of education in India.
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, and the English Achievement of College Students Based on Big Data Statistical Analysis
Authors: Chen Xiuzhen , Kim Hye Kyung
Published: February 2024

This article explores the association between emotional intelligence, mental health, and English proficiency among college students. Survey results reveal that the gender ratio of college students is roughly equal, and the number of participants is stable each year. Humanities majors comprise 31% of the total. The authors collected data from nearly 1000 college students, which was analyzed using a matrix model. Results suggest that while there is a weak correlation between emotional intelligence scores and English grades, there is a strong correlation between mental health scores and English grades. The researchers conducted a 3-month psychological intervention experiment on 60 sophomore students. These students showed improvement in both mental health scores and English scores. Additionally, survey results indicate student satisfaction with the testing and psychological intervention. Overall, this study demonstrates that mental health and English proficiency are closely related, and psychological interventions can positively affect language skills.
Management of Household Energy Saving and Its Green Alternatives
Authors: Qiao Qiao , Lin Boqiang
Published: February 2024

Given the significant growth potential in households' energy consumption in China, studying household consumption behavior becomes even more valuable. This study explores factors influencing the shift in households' energy-saving preferences from habitual energy-saving behavior to consumption-oriented energy-saving behavior, as well as to analyze the potential for using other green alternatives to traditional energy in energy consumption. Empirical results reveal an inverted U-shaped relationship between household income and energy consumption, occurring when energy-saving awareness (ESA) exceeds a critical threshold. Below this threshold, household income is positively correlated with energy consumption. Further analysis indicated that once income exceeds the turning point, households' higher ESA leads to reduced energy consumption, indicating potential for green alternatives in higher-income households. Overall, the study highlights how awareness and income interact to shape energy-saving choices, emphasizing the potential for sustainable energy options in affluent households.
Metronomic S-1 Adjuvant Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Patients with Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Authors: Yu Yi-Feng , Wu Peng , Zhuo Rui , Wu San-Gang
Published: February 2024

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of using metronomic S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LANPC).Materials and Methods We retrospectively collected data on patients diagnosed with LANPC between January 2016 and December 2021. All patients were treated with induction chemotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy with or without metronomic chemotherapy (MC). Toxicities during MC were recorded. The chi-square test, Kaplan-Meier methods, propensity score matching (PSM), and Cox proportional hazards model were used for statistical analyses.Results A total of 474 patients were identified, including 64 (13.5%) and 410 (83.5%) patients with or without receiving MC, respectively. Patients who received metronomic S-1 had significantly better 3-year locoregional recurrence-free survival (LRFS) (100% vs. 90.9%, p=0.038), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) (98.5% vs. 84.1%, p=0.002), disease-free survival (DFS) (98.4% vs. 77.5%, p < 0.001), and overall survival (OS) (98.0% vs. 87.7%, p=0.008) compared to those without metronomic S-1. The multivariate prognostic analysis revealed that metronomic S-1 was identified as an independent prognostic factor associated with better DMFS (hazard ratio [HR], 0.074; p=0.010), DFS (HR, 0.103; p=0.002) and OS (HR, 0.127; p=0.042), but not in LRFS (p=0.071). Similar results were found using PSM. Common adverse events observed in the metronomic S-1 group included leukopenia, neutropenia, increased total bilirubin, anorexia, rash/desquamation, and hyperpigmentation. All patients with adverse events were grade 1-2.Conclusion It is worth conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of metronomic S-1 on survival outcomes and toxicities of LANPC.
Pattern reconstruction with restricted Boltzmann machines
Authors: Genovese Giuseppe
Published: February 2024

Restricted Boltzmann machines are energy models made of a visible and a hidden layer. We identify an effective energy function describing the zero-temperature landscape on the visible units and depending only on the tail behaviour of the hidden layer prior distribution. Studying the location of the local minima of such an energy function, we show that the ability of a restricted Boltzmann machine to reconstruct a random pattern depends indeed only on the tail of the hidden prior distribution. We find that hidden priors with strictly super-Gaussian tails give only a logarithmic loss in pattern retrieval, while an efficient retrieval is much harder with hidden units with strictly sub-Gaussian tails; if the hidden prior has Gaussian tails, the retrieval capability is determined by the number of hidden units (as in the Hopfield model).
Nasal hyperreactivity in allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps: a role for neuronal pathways
Authors: Backaert W , Steelant B , Wils T , Qian Z , Dilissen E , Jonckheere A-C , Boonen B , Jorissen M , Schrijvers R , Bullens D M A , Talavera K , Hellings P W , Van Gerven L
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: Nasal hyperreactivity (NHR) is prevalent in all chronic upper airway inflammatory phenotypes, including allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Although NHR in patients with non-allergic rhinitis is mediated by neuronal pathways, AR and CRSwNP are mainly characterized by type 2 inflammation. METHODS: Eighteen healthy controls and 45 patients with symptomatic AR/CRSwNP underwent a cold, dry air (CDA) provocation test for objective diagnosis of NHR. Before and after, questionnaires were filled out and nasal secretions and biopsies were collected. Markers for neurogenic inflammation (substance P, calcitonin gene-related peptide, neurokinin A), epithelial activation (IL-33), and histamine were measured in secretions by ELISA; and expression of neuronal markers PGP9.5, TRPV1, and TRPM8 was studied in biopsies by RT-q-PCR. Effects of histamine on TRPV1/A1 were studied with Ca2+-imaging using murine trigeminal neurons. RESULTS: CDA-provocation reduced peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) of patients with subjective NHR but not of non-NHR controls/ patients (p
Relative optimality in nonlinear differential games with discrete control
Authors: Shchelchkov Kirill Aleksandrovich
Published: February 2024

Two control problems with an obstacle that is the second player in a differential game are considered. The dynamics in the first problem is described by a nonlinear system of differential equations of the first order, whereas the dynamics in the second is described by a nonlinear system of differential equations of the second order. A piecewise constant control with finite set of values is used. The control is aimed at moving arbitrarily closely to a finite trajectory described by an auxiliary control system of simple form, for any actions of the obstacle. For both problems phase constraints on the auxiliary system under which the control of the auxiliary system can be arbitrary are obtained. For any neighbourhood and any control of the auxiliary system satisfying these constraints, there are admissible controls in the original problems ensuring that at each moment of time the phase point of the original system is in the indicated neighbourhood of the corresponding phase point of the auxiliary system. Thus, in view of the above constraints, when the control of the auxiliary system is chosen to be optimal in a certain sense, the original system can move arbitrarily closely to such a solution of the auxiliary system for any actions of the obstacle.
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Lysinibacillus sphaericus Isolated from Palm Oil Waste Land as Lipase Producer
Authors: Sumarsih Sri , Sofijan Hadi  , Fatimah  , Rizka Diah Fitri  , Gilva Illavi
Published: February 2024

In this research, lipolyic bacteria have been isolated from palm oil waste land for the production of lipase. Species of potential lipolytic bacteria were identified based on their morphology and sequences of 16 rRNA gene. Enzymes are produced by growing bacteria in a medium with various vegetable oils and nitrogen sources. The enzyme produced by the bacteria measured its lipolytic activity against the substrate para-nitrophenylpalmitate. The lipolytic bacteria was recognized as Lysinibacillus sphaericus L49a based on morphological and phylogenetic analysis. Mineral media with different vegetable oils as carbon sources, and different nitrogen sources were suitable for growth and production of lipase enzymes of L. sphaericus L49a. Culltivation of L. sphaericus L49a in medium containing ammonium sulfate and olive oil produced lipase with the highest lipolytic activity.
Aromatherapeutic Antibacterials: Comparative Study of 40 Essential Oils and Their Biofilm Inhibition in Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC9027
Authors: Aziz Nur , Rollando  , Monica Eva , Susanto F.X Haryanto
Published: February 2024

Growing evidence suggests that biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) results from quorum sensing, reducing bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics and fostering the development of antibiotic-resistant strains. Addressing the need for a compound that can inhibit quorum sensing signals to mitigate biofilm formation in PA, this study screened 40 essential oils for their potential as quorum sensing inhibitors against PA ATCC9027. Utilizing the agar well diffusion assay, the antibacterial activity of these essential oils was compared with levofloxacin, revealing that 25 out of 40 essential oils exhibited antibacterial activity against PA ATCC9027. The highest antibacterial activity was exhibited by essential oils from Cinnamomum burmannii (Cinnamon Bark Oil), Cananga odorata (Ylang-ylang Oil), and Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus Oil), confirmed by respective MIC values of 0.09765% (v/v), 0.390625% (v/v), and 1.5625% (v/v), and MBC values of 0.09765% (v/v), > 1.5625% (v/v), and > 1.5625% (v/v). Growth curve inhibition assay followed by crystal violet biofilm formation assay revealed that only Ylang-ylang Oil exhibited biofilm formation inhibition at 1/4 MIC concentration. Docking analysis of compounds from these essential oils against quorum sensing enzymes (LasR, PqsR, and QscR) revealed that Ylang-ylang Oil compounds exhibited the highest binding affinity. In conclusion, among the 40 essential oils tested, 25 show potential as antibacterials against PA ATCC9027, with Ylang-ylang Oil standing out as a promising candidate for quorum sensing inhibitor development. The use and development of quorum sensing inhibitors from Ylang-ylang Oil compounds are expected to reduce the burden of antibiotic resistance, especially in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Streptococcus agalactiae Associated with "Dark Body" Disease on Snakeskin Gourami Farmed in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Authors: Dung Tu Thanh , Thi Quach Van Cao , Trung Nguyen Bao
Published: February 2024

Streptococcosis, due to Streptococcus agalactiae, has become a serious challenge for aquaculture around the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this work was to confirm the etiological agent that caused "dark body" disease in snakeskin gourami (Trichogaster pectoralis) cultured in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Infected fish displayed clinical signs, including anorexia, lethargic swimming on the water surface, corneal opacity, and hemorrhage in the base of the fin. Remarkably, abnormal black coloration on the body and serious hemorrhage at the base of the pectoral fin, and on the body were found in infected fish. In total, 75 bacterial strains were isolated from different diseased fish farms. Based on morphological and physiological characteristics, the API 20 Strep test, and 16S rRNA sequence analysis, the result illustrated that the bacterial isolates were identified as S. agalactiae. Additionally, antibiotic sensitivity testing revealed that all the S. agalactiae isolates were sensitive to amoxicillin, rifampicin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, doxycycline, cephalexin, novobiocin, and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Interestingly, S. agalactiae strains were only resistant to gentamycin in this study. Two strains, SRT41 and SRT43, carried out an experimental challenge with concentrations from 104 to 107 CFU/ml in healthy snakeskin gourami, and the LD50 values of the isolates, SRĐT41 and SRĐT43, were determined to be 2.15 × 105 and 3.59 × 103 CFU/ml, respectively, after 7 days. To our knowledge, this is the first report of S. agalactiae derived from intensively cultured snakeskin gourami in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
The Study of Exogenous Auxin and Cytokinins in Embryogenesis and Fiber Genes Expression during In Vitro Regeneration of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Authors: Mufadilah Mitha Aprilia , Thamrin Nurhaliza , Puspito Agung Nugroho , Ubaidillah Mohammad
Published: February 2024

The efficiency of regeneration media, based on the morpho-cytochemical response and embryogenesis gene expression of widely cultivated cotton in Indonesia (Gossypium hirsutum L.), needs to be studied further. This study's objectives are to identify the effect of 2,4-D and IBA hormones on the morphology and induction of cotton callus; to determine the effect of regeneration media on the morphology, cytochemical, and gene expression of cotton plant during embryogenesis. This study was conducted by inducing cotton callus on MS0 medium, MS Basal + 0.1 mg/L 2,4-D and MS Basal + 0.1 mg/L IBA. The best callus induction results were regenerated on the regeneration media, namely M1 (MS Vitamin + 0.01 ppm 2,4-D + 0.3 ppm IBA + 0.5 ppm Kinetin), M2 (MS Vitamin + 0.01 ppm 2,4-D + 0.5 ppm IBA + 0.5 ppm Kinetin), M3 (MS Vitamin + 0.00 ppm 2,4-D + 0.3 ppm IBA + 0.5 ppm Kinetin), and M4 (MS Vitamin + 0, 00 ppm 2,4- D + 0.5 ppm IBA + 0.5 ppm Kinetin). The embryogenesis gene expression was observed. The best morphological results for callus induction were obtained on MS Basal + 0.1 mg/L 2,4-D medium with a compact and white callus, indicates high embryogenic and regeneration ability. The highest percentage of regenerated callus parameters was found in M2 media and further confirmed by cytochemical characterization. Embryogenesis genes expressed were GhSERK1, GhSERK2, LEC, GhWUS, and GhWOX11. Other fiber-related genes GhMYB25-like, GhHD-1, and F3H were also expressed during the embryogenesis.
The Potential of Weissella confusa K2 Isolated from Longan (Dimocarpus longan) Fruit as High Exopolysaccharide-Producing Strain
Authors: Ma'unatin Anik , Khoirumiyah Afifatul Fitri
Published: February 2024

Isolation of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) from various sources has previously been carried out to obtain strains that produce high of exopolysaccharide (EPS). Isolate K2, which  was LAB isolated  from longan (Dimocarpus longan) fruit, can produce EPS. This study aimed to identify isolate K2, and evaluated the effect of supplementation carbon sources (glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose) and pH of media (4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) on EPS production. Isolate K2 was identified as Weissella confusa molecularly based on 16S rDNA, the type of carbon source, and the pH of media had significant effects (P<0.05) on EPS production. W. confusa K2 produced EPS that was highest on media with the supplementation of sucrose as a carbon source and produced the lowest EPS on lactose. The amount of EPS produced by W. confusa K2 under alkaline was higher than under acidic, the highest EPS of 47.703 g/L at pH 8 and the lowest EPS at pH 4 of 1.858 g/L. The physical properties showed EPS has good solubility in water with the solubility and Water Holding Capacity (WHC) at 40.533% and 354% respectively. Based on Surface morphology of EPS with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis, the surface structure of EPS was a porous polymer matrix. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) results of EPS showed the presence of absorption bands as characteristic of carbohydrates, such as the presence of O-H, C-H, C=O, C=C, C-O-C groups, and glycosidic bonds.
Mangroves in Alas Purwo National Park, Indonesia: Diversity and Its Potential Carbon Services
Authors: Samsu Rijal Seftiawan , Furqon M. Tanzil , Kadhafi Muammar , Supriatin Febriyani Eka , Aprillianto Riqki Yoga
Published: February 2024

Mangroves are important ecosystems that help prevent global warming by storing carbon. A study in Alas Purwo National Park aimed to identify the species diversity and estimate the market value of total carbon from each mangrove species. The study used field sampling and diversity indexes. The study found that the study area has high diversity, with Shannon-Weiner, Margalef, and Pielou's Indexes of H' = 2.276, J = 0.949, and R = 1.453, respectively. Rhizophora apiculata was the dominant species with Above-Ground Carbon (AGC) and Below-Ground Carbon (BGC) stocks of about 34.73 Mg C Ha-1 and an economic value of $1,605, the highest among other species. The results of this study can help improve our understanding of the role of mangrove characteristics for both ecology and the economy.
Zmogljivost sodobnih spletnih prevajalskih pripomočkov in njihova uporaba pri izobraževanju študentov prevajalstva
Authors: Gruntar Jermol Ada , Rieger Mladen
Published: February 2024

New technologies are radically intervening in and changing the work of translators and thus having a significant impact on the translation profession and studies. Both translation practice and translation studies need to respond to these changes. In the face of the extremely fast-changing technologies, fears and doubts about whether humans will be replaced by machines in the near future are therefore not entirely unfounded. Translators are taking on new forms of work: in addition to the traditional competences (linguistic, textual, cultural and transfer competences), modern translation work also includes editing and post-editing, which have become an indispensable but also very demanding part of the translation process.
Emerging technologies are also having a significant impact on translation studies and the education of future translators; they are a new reality and strategies need to be devised for how to integrate them as meaningfully as possible into translation teaching. We therefore carried out a study to evaluate the reliability and suitability of machine translations, and then adapted the teaching process based on this.
Besedotvorna terminologija v slovenističnem jezikoslovju
Authors: Štumberger Saška
Published: February 2024

This article presents an overview of word-formation terminology in Slovenian linguistics, highlighting its evolution through selected word formation studies. Word-formation research in Slovenian linguistics has its roots in historical linguistics, which primarily examines linguistic changes over different periods (diachrony). However, contemporary Slovenian linguistics places a strong emphasis on synchronic analyses of word formation, where both analytical and synthetic approaches coexist. The diversity of focus and methodological approaches has resulted in variations in the definitions and usage of terminology, which can pose challenges when trying to understand word formation and engage in discussions on the subject.
Avtorjeva prezenca v izvlečkih humanističnih znanstvenih člankov v slovenščini in hrvaščini
Authors: Balažic Bulc Tatjana
Published: February 2024

The abstract is an integral component of any scientific text. Article abstracts function both as an inherent part of the article and as a brief, concise and independent summary of the entire content. From the reader’s point of view, the abstract is their initial contact with the text and has a key role in persuading them to read the whole article. While its primary objective is to inform the reader about the content of the text, it also aims to persuade them about the content’s relevance, which in turn encourages further reading. To achieve this, the author employs various rhetorical strategies, influenced by the practices of specific academic communities and their cultural and linguistic characteristics, and partly by individual style. The aim of this paper is to discuss the different strategies of authorial presence in the abstracts of humanities articles. In the first part of the research, I attempt to determine the types and frequency of the strategies by using the corpus analysis method. In the second part, I try to identify similarities and differences between Slovenian and Croatian abstract corpora using the contrastive method. Although the two languages are closely related and come from similar cultural traditions, the results of the research show the use of different strategies in academic writing, which could indicate cultural specifics in the Slovene and Croatian languages.
PENGEMBANGAN WEB GOOGLE SITES PADA MATERI KALOR DAN PERPINDAHAN UNTUK MENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERARGUMENTASI SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA
Authors: Lestari Erika Ananda , Aristya Putra Pramudya Dwi , Wahyuni Diah
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of Google Sites Web development on heat and displacement materials to improve junior high school students' argumentation skills. The data analysis technique used in this research has 3 tests. namely validity test, practicality test, and effectiveness test. The results of the validity test for Google Sites Web development with a validity percentage of 84% and were included the very valid category. The results of the practicality test reached an average of 93% overall and were included in the very high category. The results of the effectiveness test obtained an average N-gain score of 0.70 in the high category. Overall, the results of the research in the form of Web Google Sites conclude that they are feasible and valid to use as teaching materials in science learning to improve students' argumentation skills and suggestions can be given for future researchers to be used as guidelines in developing better and more perfect Google Web sites.AbstrakPenelitian yang telah dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui nilai validitas, kepraktisan, dan keefektifan pada produk yang dikembangkan. Penelitian ini berfokus pada pengembangan Web Google Sites pada materi kalor dan perpindahannya  untuk meningkatan keterampilan berargumentasi siswa SMP. Teknik analisis data dalam pengembangan produk Web Google Sites dilakukan dalam 3 uji yaitu uji kevalidan, uji kepraktisan, dan uji efektivitas. Hasil uji validitas pengembangan Web Google Sites dengan presentase validitas 84% masuk kedalam kategori sangat valid. Hasil uji kepraktisan mencapai rata-rata 93% secara keseluruhan dan masuk kedalam kategori sangat tinggi Hasil uji efektivitas memperoleh nilai skor rata-rata N-gain sebesar 0,70 dengan kategori tinggi. Secara keseluruhan, hasil penelitian yang berupa Web Google Sites dapat disimpulkan layak dan valid digunakan sebagai bahan ajar dalam pembelajaran  IPA untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berargumentasi siswa.
The Impact of Anticipated Factors in Childhood and Adolescence on the Development of Sexuality
Authors: VOICU Ștefania
Published: February 2024

Sexuality during childhood and adolescence is a complex and delicate topic, requiring a deeper understanding. This study investigates the hidden aspects of sexuality in these growing stages, approaching various perspectives, challenges and proposing integrative approaches. The study acknowledges the severity and the taboo status associated with discussions on sexuality in the context of children and adolescents, emphasizing the urgent need for a profound understanding of the internal dynamics that shape intimate lives in these critical stages of development. The study analyzes the acknowledgement of the mental states, the representations, the thinking and the valued and emotional attitudes from childhood and adolescence, emphasizing their role in shaping/the formation of the sexual experiences in adulthood. By examining a diverse sampling, the research illustrates the diverse range of factors from childhood and adolescence that influence the sexual well-being and health, highlighting the necessity for a holistic and integrated approach. The challenges associated with discussing sexuality among young people are explored considering the social norms, the educational strategies and the role of parents and caregivers. The study also addresses on the potential long-term impacts of early sexual experiences on mental health and well-being. In conclusion, this research contributes to a nuanced understanding of the hidden aspects of sexuality in childhood and adolescence. It advocates for open and informed discussions, challenging social taboos and promoting integrated approaches that consider the complexity of human development at these crucial stages of lives. The findings aim to inform the decision factors, educators and health professionals to better support young people’s health and sexual well-being.
The role of person-centered psychotherapy in addressing sexual dysfunction and the role of the focusing technique on sex therapy
Authors: Anca Cuc
Published: February 2024

The work follows the positive influence of the elements/techniques present in a form of non-directive psychotherapy on the awareness of a sexual dysfunction and on the openness in therapy to work on this segment; also, the aim is to present the positive effects of focusing on clients with sexual dysfunctions. Eight clients were observed during a psychotherapeutic process that lasted over 20 sessions. All eight clients came for psychotherapy invoking elements of anxiety, wanting to more effectively manage their emotional area in couple relationships and the stress related to professional life. In the first sessions, dysfunctional elements in sexual life were not presented. After laying the foundation of an authentic therapeutic process through unconditional positive acceptance, empathy, and congruence - central elements in person-centered psychotherapy, the clients also began to explore the area of sexuality where we could observe what does not work and so, steps could be taken towards awareness and accepting the presence of elements associated with sexual dysfunction. From this point of psychotherapy, it was also possible to work with the dysfunctional elements in the sexual area through the focusing technique, the clients being able to connect at a deeper level with their body. The awareness/acceptance of a problem related to sexuality also needs a space where the person feels safe, to be able to work together with the psychotherapist also in the area of sex therapy. Focusing, through deeper bodily awareness, comes to the psychotherapist's aid when we have elements present in sexual dysfunctions.
On logistic regression versus support vectors machine using vaccination dataset
Authors: Adesina Olumide S. , Adedotuun Adedayo F. , Adekeye Kayode S. , Imaga Ogbu F. , Adeyiga Adeleke J. , Akingbade Toluwalase J.
Published: February 2024

The performance of two classification techniques, logistic regression and Support Vector Machines (SVMs), in assessing vaccination data is investigated in this study. The model was trained based on leave-out-one cross validation to obtain an accurate result. Simulated with ten thousand replications, a life data set was used to establish a better model. The findings from the simulation revealed that the logistic regression model slightly outperformed the SVM while the life data shows that the tuned SVM outperformed both the logistic and the SVM. This demonstrates the practical utility of advanced approaches such as SVMs in difficult categorization scenarios such as vaccination prediction. The study emphasizes the superiority of the customized SVM model in this setting, as well as the potential of machine learning approaches to increase comprehension of complicated healthcare scenarios and guide data-driven decision-making for influencing vaccination plans and public health. The study recommends the use of logistic regression if the data point is high.
Remedios procedimentales para atender los casos de denuncias de conductas de abuso sexual
Authors: Rella Ríos Antonio
Published: February 2024

Resumen: La conciencia de la gravedad de las conductas de abuso sexual han llevado a la Iglesia a establecer mecanismos para la recepción de las denuncias y ofrecer garantías para que las denuncias sean atendidas convenientemente. El motu proprio “Vos estis lux mundi”, el motu proprio “Come una madre amorevole” y la reciente reforma del Libro VI del Código de Derecho Canónico han establecido un marco normativo para evitar las conductas de encubrimiento. Se presentará de manera sintética los remedios procedimentales establecidos por la Iglesia para la atención de las noticias de conductas de abuso sexual.