bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perceptions of the socioeconomic effects of Venezuelan migration among informal traders in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)
Authors: Maza-Avila Francisco Javier , Pérez-González María del Carmen , Vergara-Schmalbach Juan Carlos
Published: October 2023

The aim of this article is to analyse the impact of knowledge of Venezuelan migration and of the perceived socioeconomic effects of this migration on the perceptions held by Colombians engaging in informal commercial activities in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and on the strategies that they adopt to ensure the survival of their informal businesses. A structural equation model was developed based on data from a questionnaire administered to a representative sample of 301 informal traders in the historic centre and beach area in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The application of a causal theoretical model allowed the main factors affecting perceptions of migration from Venezuela among Colombian-born informal traders to be assessed. The research results indicated that the variables Knowledge of Venezuelan migration (COM), Social effects of migration (ESM) and Economic effects of migration (EEM) have significant correlation with Perceptions of Venezuelan migration (PHM). Moreover, Economic effects of migration (EEM) correlate significantly with Strategies and actions implemented by informal traders to ensure the survival of their businesses (EAI). The obtained results can be used to develop targeted action plans to contribute to improving these perceptions.
The Use of Deep Snare Biopsies to Diagnose Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Authors: Filipek Natalia , Dromparis Peter , Hujoel Isabel A.
Published: October 2023

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare sporadic polyposis syndrome that presents with dermatologic and neurologic symptoms in addition to nutritional deficiencies. It can mimic alternate pathologies, such as Menetrier disease, making adequate histologic sampling with deep snare biopsies necessary for tissue comparison. We present a case report of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome that demonstrates the importance of deep tissue sampling for adequate diagnosis and treatment initiation.
Analysis of Life Respect in Elementary School Education with the Morals Subject from the Perspective of Population Education
Authors:   Center For Educational Research, Park Jong-Ik , Cha Woo-Kyu
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find better ways to teach Population Education and Moral Education in a ‘low birth rate and aging’ society through content analysis of life-respecting education in elementary school morality classes applying the perspective of Population Education.
Methods: Accordingly, an analysis was conducted based on the content analysis framework of life-respecting education developed in this study to examine how life-respecting education is conducted in the morals subject of elementary schools. So, the content analysis framework divided each area into ‘understanding, crisis, practice of life respect’ and analyzed twelve sub-content elements.
Results: As a result of the analysis based on the developed content analysis framework, the content element of the crisis of human life in the ‘crisis of respect for life’ and the content element corresponding to ‘respect for human life’ in the ‘practice of respect for life’ were the most frequent areas. However, it was found that content elements related to ‘conflict of bioethics’ and ‘recovery of bioethics’ were insufficient.
Conclusion: Population Education is an attempt to identify one of the various causes of phenomena related to population problems in a ‘low birth rate and aging’ society as a phenomenon of disregard for life at the social and cultural level and seek a direction to resolve it. Therefore, value educationon respect for life, which is emphasized in the Population Education, should be the basis of school education. Moreover, the subject of the analysis of the content of life-respect education was examined through morals classes in elementary schools that directly deal with the value of life. Accordingly, life-respecting education in the morals classes of elementary school should move towards a direction that can embrace both Morals Education and the perspectives of Population Education.
Clinical Relevance of Brain Atrophy Measures in Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Uher Tomáš
Published: October 2023

Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and spinal cord in patients with multiple sclerosis is crucial for diagnosis as well as monitoring and predicting disease activity. Comprehensive MR measurements including assessment of brain and spinal cord volume changes have the potential to improve patient monitoring, allow earlier detection of subclinical disease activity, and identify patients with depleted brain reserve who are at highest risk of disability progression. Cerebral atrophy measurements are now a secondary outcome of many clinical trials, although their wider use in routine clinical practice is still hampered by some technical limitations. However, evidence from clinical practice shows that assessment of brain and spinal cord volume change is feasible and has the potential to improve patient treatment.
Elementi pučke pragmatike u bosanskim poslovicama
Authors: Bulić Halid
Published: October 2023

This paper discusses the views on pragmatic subjects explicitly mentioned or implied in Bosnian folk proverbs. For the purposes of the research, three collections of proverbs were analyzed: Narodno blago by M. K. Ljubušak (1887), Na nebu paučina by V. Gunić (1999) and Krajiške izreke i poslovice by A. Sijamhodžić (2017). In these collections many proverbs that deal with pragmatic subjects are recorded. Such proverbs are cited and commented upon in the central part of the paper. They mostly refer to the effects of language use, language as a sign of personality or identity, appropriateness, indirectness, politeness, speech acts (primarily promises, advice and compliments) and co-operation (Grice’s Cooperative Principle, its maxims, and hedges).
History and Literature in the Historical Novels of Ksaver Šandor Gjalski
Authors: Coha Suzana
Published: October 2023

The paper begins by asserting that the historical novels of Ksaver Šandor Gjalski have received special treatment in Croatian literary historiography, which tends to ascribe to them a more a documentary and historiographic rather than literary value. This paper will analyse the Romantic, realist and modernist features of Gjalski’s historical novels Osvit. Slike iz tridesetih godina (Dawn. Pictures from the [18]30s) (1892) and Za materinsku riječ. Slike iz četrdeset osme godine (For the Maternal Word. Pictures from [18]48) (1906). In the light of theories of histories as stories (narratives), this paper will indicate that their so-called documentary value isattributable to literary strategies that are used to interpret the past they represent in a specific way, and not to record what is assumed to be the authentic past.
Several Narrative Strategies in Yiddish and Czech Stories
Authors: Holý Jiří
Published: October 2023

This article deals with six short stories written in Yiddish and Czech analyzing their narrative strategies. In The German by Sholem Aleichem the limited first-person perspective of the story makes it impossible to look into the inner world of the German. Similar characters are presented in Aleichem’s Hard Luck and Elijah the Prophet. At the end of Hard Luck a dialogue breaks the limited perspective. The main character of Isaac Leybush Peretz’s The Shtrayml seems to be a type of naive narrator; in fact, in the last part of the story, he expresses the author’s irony and social criticism. The German by Aleichem probably inspired The Miracle with Julčaby Czech author Ivan Olbracht. Here, however, the protagonist’s perspective is sometimes extended by the author’s perspective. In Ladislav Grosman’s The Bride the contrast between the characters’ and the readers’ expectations is presented by the significant change of the narrator’s point of view. The peripheral narrator concentrated on private life becomes the author’s narrator who knows the future.
“Mr Hitler,” Greta Garbo and the Jew Hidden in the Grass. The Literary Representation of the Holocaust in Ruth Tannenbaum by Miljenko Jergović
Authors: Szperlik Ewa
Published: October 2023

This article is an attempt to provide an insight into the fate of the Jewish diaspora in Zagreb, a city marked by the spectre of the Second World War. The events in the diegetic world are based on the fictionalised, tragic life of a young Jewish actress Lea Deutsch (1927-1943), who was acclaimed a prodigy of the Zagreb theatre scene and was killed in Auschwitz. Miljenko Jergović undertook the difficult task of addressing Croatian antisemitism, the circumstances surrounding the creation of the Independent State of Croatia (1941-1945), of which the darkest outcome was the Jasenovac concentration camp. The analysis of the work is part of a wide-ranging discussion on the acceptable ways to depict the Holocaust (language and form). The Croatian writer's novel highlights the topos of the eternally wandering Jew; he also dispels the myth about small promised lands in the history of Jews, who were scattered across Europe and had to face local exclusion, antisemitism and ghettoisation.
Polymerized methyl imidazole silver bromide (CH3C6H5AgBr)6: Synthesis, crystal structures, and catalytic activity
Authors: Xin Aiyi , Yang Tingting , Peng Fang , Wang Zhiguo
Published: October 2023

One-pot synthesis of polymerized methyl imidazole silver bromide (CH3C6H5AgBr)6 Compound 1 was carried out by the reaction of methylimidazole, 1,2-dibromoethane, and Ag2O in tetrahydrofuran at 60°C for 2 h. Compound 1 was characterized by elemental analysis,
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H nuclear magnetic resonance, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal cell parameters of Compound 1 are as follows: a = 8.916(4) Å, b = 17.655(9) Å, c = 9.024(4) Å, α = 90°, β = 103.621(7)°, γ = 90°, V = 1380.6(12) Å3, and Z = 4. The silver atoms in Compound 1 are pentacoordinated with three bromine atoms, one silver atom, and one nitrogen atom of methyl imidazole, and polymeric methyl imidazole silver bromide was formed based on this structure. The catalytic effects under optimized conditions were investigated in this study, and the results showed that Compound 1 possesses a strong catalytic effect on the oxidation of 2-methylnaphthalene with a conversion rate of 77.15% by using hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant at 80°C for 3 h. The catalytic mechanism was explored simultaneously.
On a class of stochastic differential equations driven by the generalized stochastic mixed variational inequalities
Authors: Zeng Qiaofeng , Min Chao , Fan Feifei
Published: October 2023

A new class of stochastic differential equations (SDEs) is introduced in this article, which is driven by the generalized stochastic mixed variational inequality (GS-MVI). First, the property of the solution sets of the GS-MVI is proved by Fan-Knaster-Kuratowski-Mazurkiewicz (FKKM) theorem and Aumann’s measurable selection theorem. Next, we obtain the Carathéodory property of the solution set, with which the discussed SDEs can be transformed to stochastic differential inclusions (SDIs). The solution set of the proposed SDEs is proved to be nonempty through the existence of the solutions of the corresponding SDIs by the tools of fixed point theorem.
Mariscadores en las costas del Caribe colombiano en época prehispánica y moderna: una reflexión para evaluar el impacto humano en los ecosistemas marinos desde la arqueoma- lacología y la etnoarqueología.
Authors: Carvajal Contreras Diana Rocío
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo se compara los tamaños de las conchas de la explotación humana por parte de los antiguos y actuales habitantes en ecosistemas marinos en el Caribe colombiano. El propósito es iniciar la investigación en torno al impacto de las poblaciones humanas en los ecosistemas marinos mediante las medidas de la altura del caracol Melongena melongena (Linnaeus, 1758) en contextos prehispánicos, comparando dichas medidas con la investigación etnoarqueológica en la comunidad de Leticia (Bahía de Barbacoas, Cartagena). Las excavaciones realizadas en el año 2018 en el barrio de El Pozón de la ciudad de Cartagena (Colombia) permitieron la documentación de niveles arqueológicos del período Formativo (5250 a. P). El sitio identificado, La Islita de El Pozón, es un conchero depositado sobre una llanura costera y terraza marina, cuyas especies malacológicas dominantes son el caracol Melongena melongena y el bivalvo Anomalocardia brasiliana. Aunque no se dispone de una profundidad temporal e información de varios sitios sobre el patrón de consumo de los moluscos y el impacto de los seres humanos sobre los ecosistemas marinos que permita hacer una validación estadísticamente significativa, la reducción de la media de talla del gasterópodo Melongena melongena puede ser atribuido a la presión de depredación sobre este recurso.
Étude ostéométrique des principaux os des membres et de la ceinture du membre thoracique chez le Faisan de Colchide (Phasianus colchicus L., 1758)
Authors: Mokrani N. , Borvon A. , Milla A. , Thorin C. , Guintard C.
Published: October 2023

Les référentiels ostéométriques conséquents pour les oiseaux font globalement défaut, notamment en archéozoologie. Un référentiel ostéométrique pour les principaux os des membres et de la ceinture du membre thoracique du Faisan de Colchide (Phasianuscolchicus L., 1758) a été réalisé. Ce travail repose sur un échantillon de 54 individus, 26 mâles et 28 femelles, âgés de 12 à 24 mois. Au-delà des données statistiques de base uni- et bivariées, des analyses multivariées (ACP) ont permis de traiter les 72 mesures linéaires retenues, parmi les 81 de départ, et de faire ressortir le dimorphisme sexuel. Les 22 mesures les plus discriminantes ou les 18 mesures les plus pertinentes pour l’archéozoologie apportent une information aussi fiable que les 72 mesures initiales, mais rendent la méthodologie de travail pour l’archéozoologue plus simple. Cette étude met en évidence un dimorphisme sexuel très net et propose des valeurs seuil, statistiquement significatives entre les mâles et les femelles, pour chaque variable.
Cold pressing and hot curing process for assembly of hexagonal pre-shaped bamboo culm sections
Authors: Ji Liang , Lei Yongjie , Han Wang , Fu Wansi , Feng Haiyun , Wang Fanyu , Xiong Chenkun , Wang Tianyu
Published: October 2023

Bamboo is widely used in the construction industry due to its excellent mechanical properties, short production cycle, and environmental concerns. Reconstructing and processing bamboo into biomass-based composite materials that can replace wood alleviates the imbalance between wood supply and demand. This article uses cold press setting and hot press curing molding processes to prepare small samples of Hexagonal Recombinant Bamboo Material (glued HexBam). Through orthogonal analysis, the preparation process parameters, adhesive types, adhesive application amounts, and the relationship between the temperature and time of hot pressing solidification molding and the mechanical properties of glued HexBam were determined. A phenolic adhesive (PF) was used with a dosage of 200 g/m2, a heat setting and molding temperature of 130 °C, and a heat setting molding time of 10 minutes. Under these process conditions, the prepared glued HexBam had a longitudinal compressive strength of 73.8 MPa and a specific strength of 0.0535 N•m/kg, which is superior to ordinary steel.
Streptococcus Salivarius K12 Probiotic in Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Adenitis syndrome
Authors: Mobini Niloofar Khorsand , Malek Abdolreza , Ahanchian Hamid , Rezaiyan Majid Khadem , Pourbadakhshan Nafiseh
Published: October 2023

Background and Objectives: Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis (PFAPA) is the most common syndrome in children. This complication is characterized by the sudden onset of fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis, as well as less common signs, such as headache, rash, and changes in the digestive system. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 in patients with PFAPA. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial included PFAPA patients divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group, along with the conventional treatments, received Lactogum containing Probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 for four months. The control group, however, received conventional treatments, including acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (prednisolone), along with a placebo. Results: This study investigated 40 PFAPA patients. The mean ages of the patients in the control and intervention groups were 6.94±2.21 and 5.71±2.59 years, respectively. The highest fever temperature of the children in the control and intervention groups upon admission to the clinic were 38.88±0.53ºC and 39.96±0.85ºC, respectively. According to the results, in the first month, the mean number of days suffering from fever was fewer in the intervention group, compared to the control group. Moreover, the mean number of pharyngitis days in the first and second months was fewer in the intervention group than that in the control group. In the fourth month, the disease symptom percentages were reduced in the intervention group, compared to the control group. Conclusion: The results show that the use of probiotics (Streptococcus Salivarius K12) can be effective in reducing the consumption of corticosteroids and minimizing the complications caused by conventional treatments.
Whitefly-Transmitted Viruses Threatening Tomato Production in Oman
Authors: Haq Q. M. I. , Amri I. S. Al , Harrasi A. S. F. Al , Wadair A. S. S. A.
Published: October 2023

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a vital crop in Oman, contributing significantly to the country's agricultural economy and food security. However, the tomato industry faces a critical threat from whitefly-transmitted viruses that have emerged as a major concern for tomato growers in the region. This abstract summarizes the pressing issue of whitefly-transmitted viruses and their impact on tomato production in Oman. Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), small sap-feeding insects, have become notorious for their role in transmitting various devastating viruses to tomato plants. These viruses, including Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV), Tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV), and Tomato chlorosis virus (ToCV), can cause severe damage to tomato crops, leading to reduced yields, poor fruit quality, and substantial economic losses for farmers. This abstract emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to mitigate the impact of whitefly-transmitted viruses on tomato production in Oman. Such an approach may include integrated pest management strategies, breeding programs for resistant tomato varieties, and education and awareness campaigns for farmers. Additionally, collaborative efforts between researchers, farmers, and policymakers are essential to develop sustainable solutions and ensure the continued viability of the tomato industry in Oman. Whitefly-transmitted viruses pose a significant threat to tomato production in Oman, jeopardizing food security and economic stability. Addressing this issue requires immediate attention and a concerted effort to protect the tomato industry, safeguard livelihoods, and ensure a sustainable future for agriculture in the country.
Biofuel Production from Rubber Seeds by Pyrolysis Method using Natural Zeolite Catalyst
Authors: Yerizam Muhammad , Hasan Abu , Lestari Ayuni , Jannah Asyeni Miftahul
Published: October 2023

Rubber seed is rubber plant waste that has the potential as a source of bioenergy. Rubber seed contains 40-50% oil, and rubber seed shell contains lignocellulose (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin). Rubber and rubber seed shells can be converted into biofuel through the Pyrolysis Process. Pyrolysis is biomass decomposition with heat assistance without oxygen at 250oC-600oC. This research aimed to analyze the characteristics of biofuel products. This research was conducted using a pyrolysis reactor by controlling the temperature at 250oC, 300oC, 350oC, 400oC, and 450oC. The characteristics of biofuel produced in this study include density (1.0646 gr/ml), viscosity (5.417 mm2/s), flash point (88ºC), moisture content (30.4%), calorific value (7451.3997 Cal/g), and cetane number (32.9). Based on the results of biofuel analysis using GC-MS, the C atom chain was dominated by C5-C15 compounds at 44.41%.
Green Marketing Magic: Fostering Lasting Brand Loyalty on Social Commerce Platform
Authors: Grover Abhay , Arora Nilesh
Published: October 2023

Brand loyalty is essential for long-term business success in today's mercilessly competitive economy. Businesses are increasingly using "green marketing" tactics to differentiate themselves and build relationships with environmentally conscientious customers in this competitive industry. This study intends to investigate the effect that green marketing strategies have on brand loyalty on social commerce brand pages. The participants in this study were Facebook users who made purchases using the platform's social commerce features. A standardised online questionnaire was used for the survey. A sampling method known as convenience sampling was utilised, and survey links were distributed across a range of pages and groups on Facebook in order to reduce the likelihood of bias. The research objectives were made explicit to participants, and a screening question was used to ensure a representative sample. The results of this investigation highlight the importance of perceived value and quality as powerful mediators associated with the relationship between green marketing and brand loyalty. On the other hand, it was discovered that Brand Attitude and Consumer Trust marginally but significantly mediate the connection between Green Marketing and Brand Loyalty. The social commerce platforms offer a flexible setting for showcasing a wide range of items and services. Innovative and engaging methods of showcasing eco-friendly items, such as 360-degree product views, virtual try-ons, or immersive storytelling, can improve consumers' perceptions of the product's value and quality. This approach shows potential, especially with environmentally sensitive consumers who frequently look for in-depth information and first-hand interaction when making decisions. While previous studies have shed light on the association between green marketing and brand loyalty, this research paper contributes to the field by investigating the mechanisms and mediating elements that contribute to this connection in the ever-changing world of social commerce.
The Influence of Human Resource Information Systems and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Innovation Through Creativity at Private Universities in Kendari City
Authors: Sukma Ilin , . Hasbuddin , Majid Rahmat , Montundu Yusuf , Junaiddin Arsyad
Published: October 2023

This study examines the influence of human resource information systems and organizational citizenship behavior on Innovation through Creativity at private universities in Kendari City. This type of research is explanatory research. The population in the study was 9 Private Universities in Kendari City. The number of samples determined was 206 at 9 Private Universities in Kendari City. The lecturer data from samples/respondents were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) using the AMOS 4.01 program package to obtain the results of causality relationships between variables developed in the Model. The test results of the Influence of Human Resource Information Systems and  Organizational Citizenship Behavior on  Innovation through Creativity at Private Universities in Kendari City, are as follows; the influence of human resource information systems on creativity with a path coefficient value of 0.74 with a probability level of 0.02 (p < value 0.05), the influence of Organizational Citizenship Behavior towards Creativity with a path coefficient value of 0.71 with a probability level of 0.00 (p < value 0.05), the influence of human resource information systems on Innovation with a path coefficient value of 0.03 with a probability level of 0.68 (p > value 0.05), the influence of Organizational Citizenship Behavior to  Innovation with a path coefficient value of 0.21 with a probability level of 0.19 (p > value 0.05), the influence of Creativity on Innovation with a path coefficient value of 0.86 with a probability level of 0.00 (p < value 0.05), the role of creativity in mediating the influence of human resource information systems on Innovation with an indirect influence value of 0.63 more significant than the direct influence value of 0.03,  The role of creativity in mediating the  influence of Organizational Citizenship Behavior on Innovation with an indirect influence value of 0.61 is greater than the direct influence value of 0.21. The benefits that can be gleaned from this research are the development of science, especially in the paradigm The influence of human resource information systems and organizational citizenship behavior on Innovation through Creativity at private universities in Kendari City. The development of science and organizational Citizenship Behavior is a variable that can influence and increase the Creativity of Private Universities in Kendari City. Higher Education Creativity is an influential variable in mediating the influence of Organizational Citizenship Behavior on the Innovation of Private Universities in Kendari City.
A Review on the Dermatographia and its Effects
Authors: S Yokesh , S Rithikha , S Aravindan , K Maha swetha , G Gokul raj , C Divya , S Harish kannan , P Praveen kumar , V Jalaniy , H Lokesh kumar , G Sunil kumar , M Vijay babu , D Mahalakshmi , R Lokeshvar
Published: October 2023

The urticarial rash known as dermographism, also called dermographism urticaria or urticaria factitia, develops in response to pressure or skin trauma. Inscribing on the skin is the true meaning. A downward force on the skin results in the formation of a linear wave that mimics the pattern of the external force applied. Two to five percent of the population suffer from the very common form of induced or physical urticaria, known as dermatographism. Some people with dermatographism also experience itching symptoms in addition to the reddened hives. This exercise examines the diagnosis and treatment of dermatographism and the role the profession plays in coordinating care and improving patient outcomes.
Factors Predicting Overweight Prevention Behavior in Junior High School Students in The Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand. Case Study: Small And Medium Schools
Authors: Joyrod Supranee , Songthap Archin
Published: October 2023

The development of the area as ASEAN's leading economic zone is an issue of concern in modernization, such as excessive food consumption and decreased physical activity. Promoting health in children is crucial, and one way to achieve this is by preventing them from becoming overweight. This research aimed to identify the factors influencing overweight prevention behaviors among junior high school students In the Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand. Case Study: small and medium schools. We collected data from 91 subjects using a self-administered questionnaire.  The study subjects were randomly selected by systematic random sampling. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and multiple regression analysis. The study showed that 22.0% of study subjects were overweight and obese. The results revealed that factors affecting overweight prevention behaviors included student earnings management and role model from family and friends on overweight prevention were predicted the overweight prevention behaviors of junior high school students at 30.8% statistically significant at 0.05. In conclusion, as a result of the prevention of overweight in junior high school, stakeholders such as families, schools, and communities should apply these factors in organizing activities to prevent overweight in children.
Test Dimensionality and Conditional Independence of Undergraduate Physics Test Items of National Open University of Nigeria: Perspective from Latent Traits Model (Ltm) Package of R Language
Authors: Nadrah Nadrah
Published: October 2023

Physics test items developed by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to measure test-takers' proficiency in Elementary Mechanics, Heat, and Properties of Matter (PHY101) are intrinsically multidimensional. However, we observed the current method used by the University to score test-takers proficiency in the course is premised on Classical Test Theory, which has been criticised in the literature for its limitations, and a measurement model for unidimensional tests. Consequently, using an inappropriate model to model test-takers responses to items would adversely affect their true proficiency in the course. Therefore, this study assessed the dimensionality and conditional independence of physics test items of NOUN using the ltm package in the R language. A non-experimental design of survey research type was adopted. Test-takers responses to the 35 PHY 101 multiple-choice items across NOUN study centres in the 36 States of Nigeria were retrieved from the Directorate of Examination of Assessment (DEA) and used for the study, with empirical reliability of 0.80. Nine hundred seventy-eight test-takers responses were captured and analysed with modified parallel analysis test and Yen Q3 statistics implemented in ltm package of R language software, version 4.0.2. Findings remarked that NOUN physics items had more than one predominant dimension to account for the observed performance of test-takers in the course. Also, residual correlations of ten item pairs severely violated the conditional independence benchmark of 0.20. We conclude that PHY 101 of NOUN is intrinsically multidimensional. Test-takers responses to the test items are due to their locations on multiple latent variables. We recommend that a psychometric unit be established within the DEA of the University to check the appropriateness of the test items developed by the faculty lecturers.
A Review on Efficient Energy Consumption in Software-Defined Networking Using Routing Aware Protocols
Authors: Shivakeshi Choupiri , B Sreepathi
Published: October 2023

The concept of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has been a fascinating and growing interest in the field of research. The programmable network component is allowed by the SDN’s promising characteristics and partitions the control plane together with the forwarding plane. Energy Efficiency (EE) turned out to be a vital design requisite for modern networking mechanisms since the energy costs supply hugely to the entire costs in networks. Nevertheless, as it is necessary to handle the trade-off betwixt EE and Network Performance (NP), designing energy-effective solutions is non-trivial. Thus, by utilizing Energy-Aware Routing (EAR) approaches, this paper reviews the methodologies of Energy Consumption (EC) on SDN. The latest research related to the traffic-aware solution, compacting TCAM solution, end-host aware solutions, rule placement solutions, heuristic approach-centric solution, and EAR routing protocol was highlighted by this review article in terms of optimal EC on SDN. Finally, centered on the EC metrics, the current research methodologies’ performance is assessed in the performance evaluation. By utilizing EAR routing, this type of research is helpful for future research in efficient EC in SDN.
A Psychometric Analysis of The Behaviour of Online FMCG Buyers: A Study
Authors: B Gaikar Vilas , Singh Kanwal Jeet , Nayan Rajiv , Bharat Joshi , Chowdhury Dababrata
Published: October 2023

General\Purpose: A market transition to Online e-tailers (Oe) from local Physical Retailers (PR) for daily requirements has huge insight. The aim of the present research is to analyse the factors influencing the behaviour of online FMCG buyers. Different online platforms offering a variety of FMCG have impacted their buying behaviour. The study has admitted comparative analysis of online FMCG buyers’ agreements considering factors such as Product Quality and Range (PQR), Price Competitiveness (PC), Information Availability About Products (IAAP), Ease of Security in Shopping (ESS) and Ease of Product Return (EPR) and its variables-items, in overall forming study framework. Approach to Study: The researcher has undertaken an Integrative Approach (IA) for both, related to the literature reviewed and the survey so far observed. Materials\Methods: Both primary data through well-structured questionnaires from 300 online FMCG buyers from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and secondary data from various published sources have been centred and cited to understand the syntactic research gap. The researcher has enforced Convenient Random Sampling to make the sample representative. Analytical Tools: The objectives were studied thoroughly and hypotheses were tested in SPSS. The researcher has used Kolmogorov-Smirnov (D-Statistic) and Shapiro-Wilk test (W-Statistic) to test data normality, Cronbachs’ Alpha to test Data Reliability, Descriptive Statistics i.e. frequency and per cent count to describe data and Chi-square to measure significant associations and differences if any. Results: The researcher has drawn an epilogue purely on the basis of data collected and analysed. PPIEE variable and is found to be significant and calculated statistics by chi-square 211.040 ? 101.879 and p (0.000) ? level of significance (0.05) show PPIEE and demographic factors influence the behaviour of online FMCG buyers. Research Value: The researcher has extended the literature gap to validate and explore PPIEE variable items. The results will be helpful in presenting adequate psychometric evidence to measure the value of PPIEE and its influencing impact on the behaviour of online FMCG buyers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Thus, the scientific approach to studying these variable items will contribute towards the advancement of the online marketing of FMCG. Novelty/Originality of this study: This paper gives a unique insight into PPIEE in MMR
The Impact of E-Banking on Commercial Banks: A Literature Review
Authors: Mohamud Hussein Abdi , Farah Masud Ali
Published: October 2023

The banking industry has enjoyed the ride of emerging technology to undergo significant changes. Banks are among the biggest beneficiaries of the IT revolution and have largely adopted Information Technology solutions for rendering banking services to their customers. The primary objective of this study is to examine the existing literature regarding the impact of E-banking on commercial banks and to identify gaps within the current body of knowledge. The published studies between 2018 and 2022 were evaluated. Researchers evaluated the eligibility of the studies, extracted data from the included studies, and assessed the risk of bias and quality of the study in an independent manner. Initially, 949 references were retrieved, but ultimately, only 10 articles satisfied the inclusion criteria for the analysis and were deemed eligible. All selected articles' objectives, methodologies, outcomes, and recommendations have been analyzed and synthesized. Based on the evaluation and analysis of the articles, The implementation of electronic banking has brought about a multitude of advantages for commercial banks. Some of the benefits encompassed in this list are financial savings achieved via the implementation of automated processes, enhanced levels of consumer interaction and contentment, and the ability to extend market presence to segments that were previously neglected. Moreover, the advent of digitalization in the banking industry has facilitated banks in accommodating evolving client expectations and effectively competing in an ever-expanding digital landscape. However, the findings derived from this comprehensive examination of existing literature provide a fundamental basis for future research and informed decision-making processes. Consequently, these insights empower commercial banks to prosper within the ever-evolving and technologically advanced financial landscape of the 21st century.
Toxicological Profile of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) Peel Extract and Histopathological Assessment in Zebrafish (Danio rerio): An In-Vivo Study
Authors: Agarwal Renu , Shobana Chandrasekar , Rohini Durairaj , Usharani Boopathy , V Suganthi
Published: October 2023

Background: Fruit – by - product includes peels, seeds, leaves, residual pulp, stems and discarded pieces from a variety of sources. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel is a good source of bioactive compounds, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, and functional properties and there is a healthy trend towards by-product utilization and value addition. However, its toxicity and its adverse effects were not intensively studied. Objective: This study aimed to examine the In-vivo toxicity of Pomegranate Peel Powder (PPP) extract and histopathological assessment using zebrafish (Danio rerio). Methods: Decoction (Aqueous) by Soxhlet method was used for extraction from Pomegranate Peel Powder (PPP). Dense extract was used to study toxicity level and it was assessed using Dose Dependent Toxicity Assessment (DDTA) with Zebrafish. The mature Zebrafish were divided into eight groups (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and control) based on their average body weight, with eight fishes in each tank. Fish groups (8 fishes/concentration) were treated to different doses and concentrations of Pomegranate Peel Powder (PPP). Fish mortality was monitored and recorded after 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours. After acute toxicity analysis, H & E staining was performed to analyse the zebrafish brain. At least 3 fish from each group were taken and analysed for histopathological scoring. Result: At 24 hr and 96 hr exposure periods, the lethal dosage, to kill 50% of test fishes, was 800 mg/L. Fish treated with 200 mg/L dosage had a score grade of 1 and showed no toxic pathological changes when compared to 400 and 800 mg/L doses because they considerably had decreased pathological scores of neuronal damages, which was equivalent to the control group. Zebrafish treated with 12.5 – 200 mg/L showed no toxic effect in the brain of fish, which was comparable with the control. Conclusion: The current study showed that the No-Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) is evaluated to be 200 mg/L dosage. Thus, PPP has less toxicity, and its use is suggested with potential applications against diseases.
Coparenting After Divorce: An Approach to Typologies and Context of Intervention
Authors: Mayorga-Muñoz Cecilia , Lee-Maturana Saulyn , Tereucan-Angulo Julio , Riquelme-Segura Leonor
Published: October 2023

Co-parenting after divorce is the relationship of mutual collaboration, support and communication between two parents no longer romantically linked to each other, who work together to raise and care for their children together. Over the past decade, research on co-parenting after divorce has increased. Therefore, the question arises as: what has been published in the last decade on co-parenting after divorce or separation? The aim of this study was to collect, review and synthesize articles published in scientific databases about co-parenting after divorce, to inform about the state of the art on this topic in the last decade to update professionals, academics and researchers who work in the family area, such as social workers, psychologists or lawyers. Thus, a systematic literature review was carried out in seventeen academic databases during August and September 2023. This systematic literature review followed the preferred reporting protocol for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA-P) and it was registered in PROSPERO (ID=CRD42022306146). Twenty-nine articles met the inclusion criteria and the quality of each one of them was evaluated with the MMAT instrument. Data were analyzed following the guide for narrative synthesis in systematic reviews. The results show that most of the articles were published during the year 2017, mostly they were from the United States, the type of studies were investigation, with a quantitative design whose participants were fathers and mothers (not dyads). Three recurring themes were identified in the included studies. The three themes were named as: (1) co-parenting categories, (2) components, and (3) interventions. In addition, an integration of the study variables found in the included articles is included and they are organized into four dimensions: positive and negative co-parental relationships, and internal and external factors. It is recommended to regulate through public policies that divorced parents attend interventions or psychoeducational programs as a compulsory stage of the divorce process to promote good co-parenting and prevent conflictive co-parenting relationships.
Groundwater Modelling Using GIS Techniques: A Case Study Bagh River Watershed Area of Gondia District
Authors: Hanuwate Sandeepkumar Chandulal , Kumar G. Shravan
Published: October 2023

Geographical information systems (GIS) are the most important mapping and modeling tool for groundwater level resources in the present day. There was a challenge to define the groundwater level of A case study Bagh River watershed area pre-monsoon and post-monsoon analysis of Birsola Village, Gondia District, Maharashtra, India, is confronted with the issue of groundwater availability within a few years. To evaluate the suitability of groundwater levels using GIS interpolation model techniques, one must determine the groundwater level's suitability. Geospatial techniques working for Geographical information systems (GIS) are increasingly utilized in water resources management, hydrology, and groundwater level monitoring. This is the greatest benefit of utilizing GIS interpolation techniques. This method of study of groundwater level monitoring to generate data on water level potential position conditions in the area under study is crucial for successful analysis, prediction, and validation. The result is determined by analysis of physicochemical parameters with statistical significance and using the GIS technique for groundwater modeling.
Un plan de estudio con enfoque inclusivo, lo que el Perú necesita
Authors: Huapaya-Capcha Yoselin Andrea , De La Cruz Rioja Ricardo
Published: October 2023

Para lograr una educación que atienda a todos los estudiantes sin distinción, se requiere que el maestro, desde su formación inicial, desarrolle competencias inclusivas. Por ello, el presente artículo se propone resaltar la importancia del diseño de planes de estudios inclusivos y revisar si las universidades de Lima Metropolitana, contienen asignaturas asociadas a dicho enfoque en sus planes de estudio. Mediante la revisión bibliográfica, se analizaron 15 artículos originales y documentales, obtenidas de revistas indexadas en Scopus, Scielo y Latindex 2.0. También, se examinaron documentos normativos vigentes sobre el enfoque inclusivo y 67 planes de estudio de universidades públicas y privadas de la capital. Se concluye que el 62,7% de los planes de estudio analizados, sobre todo en el ámbito público, no contemplan asignaturas que garanticen dotar al futuro docente de aula herramientas inclusivas. Siendo esta acción necesaria, se requiere adecuar dichos planes bajo este enfoque pues la sociedad lo demanda.
Pandemia e investigación educativa: un análisis de los trabajos académicos en el posgrado Stricto Sensu brasileño
Authors: Braido Luiza da Silva , Nascimento Marina Ramos de Carvalho do , Castaman Ana Sara , Ferreira Liliana Soares
Published: October 2023

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo destacar y analizar cuanti-cualitativamente los impactos de la pandemia en la investigación en Posgrado Stricto Sensu en Educación, así como presentar los significados producidos por los alumnos en estos trabajos de finalización de curso sobre el tema "pandemia". Metodológicamente, se basó en la interpretación de datos, a partir de la Plataforma de Tesis y Disertaciones de Capes. Los criterios adoptados para la delimitación de los resultados de investigación fueron: a) tesis y disertaciones; b) Programas de Posgrado brasileños (privados o públicos) en la gran área de conocimiento, en el área de conocimiento, en el área de evaluación y en el área de concentración: Educación; c) producciones defendidas en el período equivalente a 2018, 2019, 2020 y 2021. Medidos los significados, se identificaron cuatro (04), que impactan: a) en el trabajo de los profesores; b) en la escuela; c) en los alumnos y, d) en lo social. El análisis de los estudios refuerza la creencia de que los programas brasileños de posgrado Stricto Sensu son esenciales para la investigación en educación, para la discusión y el desenvolvimiento de problemas sociales fundamentales. La relevancia reside en transformar los problemas sociales en objetos de investigación y producir conocimientos que puedan referenciarse y legitimarse.
Desafíos de la educación matemática en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Vera Pisco Dimas Geovanny , Zambrano Choez Angelita del Jesús , Loor Parraga Amarilis Carolina
Published: October 2023

La educación matemática enfrenta serios retos para entender el influjo de la matemática en una sociedad tecnologizada y en una cultura dependiente de esta. En la actualidad existe una producción de conocimiento acelerado. El presente artículo es de tipo documental bibliográficos utilizándose la metodología de revisión bibliográfica. Estuvo enfocada en la búsqueda y revisión sistemática de literatura académica seleccionada de las diferentes bases de datos como PubMed, Scielo, Redalyc entre otros. El mismo tiene como finalidad describir elementos de la educación superior relacionada con la educación de la matemática y sus desafíos. Se concluye que la enseñanza de las matemáticas es un proceso activo, el cual demanda no solamente del dominio de la disciplina, sino del dominio adecuado de un conjunto de habilidades y destrezas necesarias para realizar un buen trabajo como profesores de esta asignatura, logrando de esta forma pensamiento lógico de los estudiantes, como base y parte esencial de la formación integral.
Pedagogía de enfoque etnomatemático y resolución de problemas en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Gomez Gomez Jhon Elver
Published: October 2023

En el campo de las matemáticas, la educación superior ha previsto diversos cambios en la actualidad, a fin de propiciar mejoras en los procesos académicos universitarios, conforme a las nuevas exigencias en formación de docentes y estudiantes para el presente siglo. El objetivo del estudio se orientó a determinar el grado de asociación que se da entre la pedagogía de enfoque etnomatemático y la resolución de problemas matemáticos en alumnos universitarios de la ciudad de Lima. Para tal fin, se efectuó un estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, investigación tipo básica de nivel correlacional y de diseño no experimental, aplicándose un instrumento diseñado para la medición de ambas variables con 22 ítems sobre una muestra conformada por 76 estudiantes de Arquitectura del quinto ciclo. Se aplicó la prueba no paramétrica de Rho de Spearman, obteniéndose valores que indicaron una correlación no existente entre ambos constructos. Se concluyó que no se presenta correlación alguna entre el enfoque etnomatemático y la resolución de problemas matemáticos dado que p-valor es mayor a 0,05. Los niveles obtenidos para la pedagogía de enfoque etnomatemático fue regular (64,47%) y para resolución de problemas el nivel por mayoría fue de regular (65,79%).