bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY THYROID IMAGING REPORTING AND DATA SYSTEM IN SOLITARY THYROID NODULES – A COMMUNITY-BASED SINGLE CENTRE REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Authors: Polisetti Subhadra , Tippisetty Surekha , Kumar Ravi , Reddy Sanjay A. , Seshadri Krishna G.
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

A solitary thyroid nodule (STN) is a palpable enlargement in a normally functioning thyroid. Diagnosing and treating STN requires a holistic approach. Ultrasonography (USG) is a standard screening tool to identify high-risk nodules that may require fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) (benign/malignant). Hence, the current analysis aimed to access the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR-TIRADS) with the malignancy and the management of STN in routine clinical practice.

Methods:

The study was a retrospective analysis of STN patients electronic medical records (EMR) database and USG recorded from 2014 to 2022. We queried a single-center EMR database with the search terms “solitary thyroid nodule”, “autonomously functioning thyroid nodule” and “nontoxic multinodular goiter”. A total of 213 records were identified with STN diagnosis, 161 records have one USG report, and of which a 5-year follow-up of 88 records having at least 2 USG reports with at least 1-year time interval of follow-up data. To better identify benign and malignant nodules and optimize clinical management, ACR-TIRADS and The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (TBSRTC) was adapted in clinic from 2017. Descriptive statistics was used to report the statistical analysis of data.

Results:

A total of 213 patients were identified with STN. The mean (SD) age is 45.2 (13.8) years. Of these, majority were female, 158 (75%) than male, 54 (25%). Of the total of 160 patients who had ACR TIRADs, 2 (1%) patients had score of 1, 97 (67%) had score 2, 46 (26%) had score 3, 16 (10%) had score 4, 3 (2%) had score 5. Ninety six (45%) patients had Bethesda categorization of nodule and it is observed in 3 (3%), 82 (82%), 8 (8%), 2 (2%), 1 (1%) belonged to class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, respectively. At follow-up, 67 (76%) patients had no change in the ACR TIRAD nodule score, in 14 (16%) patients score decreased and in 7 (8%) patients increase in score. At baseline the mean (median) nodular volume is 24.2 (8.2) and at follow up 22.2 (6.7), percent change in the nodule volume is -17.7% (-16.0%). Further, of the 88 patients, 7 (9%) of patients had shown >50% increase in the nodular volume.

Conclusion:

In this real-world data analysis of STN, we observed that the majority of the nodules are benign and nonprogressive, and very few patients had the risk of malignancy, indicating better treatment approaches to control the progression of this condition.
Water Quality Estimation and Anomaly Detection: A Review
Authors: Balta Deniz , Balta Kaç Seda , Balta Musa , Eken Süleyman
Published: October 2023

Critical infrastructures that provide irreplaceable services are systems that contain industrial control systems (ICS) that can cause great economic losses, security vulnerabilities and disruption of public order when the information in it is corrupted. These ICSs, which were previously isolated, have now become systems that contain online sensors, wireless networks and artificial intelligence technologies. This situation has also increased the scope of attacks by malicious people who intend to carry out industrial espionage and sabotage these systems. In this study, water quality estimation systems and anomaly detection are comprehensively examined. In this direction, the statistics of the studies in the literature, the methods for water quality anomaly detection, the existing data sets, and the difficulties encountered in the water systems to achieve better water management are discussed. Principle findings of this research can be summarized as follows: (i) new methodologies and architectures have improved water quality assessment through anomaly detection, (ii) different datasets including multi-modal information have been presented, and (iii) remaining challenges and prospects have been investigated.
PCA-DNN: A Novel Deep Neural Network Oriented System for Breast Cancer Classification
Authors: Rani Pooja , Kumar Rajneesh , Jain Anurag , Lamba Rohit , Kumar Sachdeva Ravi , Choudhury Tanupriya
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: The number of women diagnosed with breast cancer has risen rapidly in recent years all around the world, and this trend is anticipated to continue. After lung cancer, it is the second most common cause of death worldwide, and majority of women are diagnosed with it in their lives. In the healthcare sector, accurate breast cancer classification has become a challenging task. Breast cancer is a malignant tumor found in the breast tissue that occurs due to abnormal cell proliferation inside the breast. OBJECTIVES: This article proposes a principal component analysis deep neural network (PCA-DNN) for breast cancer classification.METHODS: PCA-DNN is developed by using features extracted through Principal component analysis (PCA) with deep neural network (DNN).In addition to PCA-DNN, conventional DNN and machine learning classifiers including support vector machine (SVM), naive bayes (NB), random forest (RF), and adaptive boosting (AdaBoost) are used to perform classification. Wisconsin Diagnostic Breast Cancer (WDBC) dataset available on the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is used to perform experiments.RESULTS: PCA-DNN provided 98.83% of accuracy and 10.36% of loss. The value of area under receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) is equal to 99.3%. CONCLUSION: Results provided by PCA-DNN are better than conventional DNN and traditional machine learning classifiers. Compared to conventional DNN, it offered accuracy improvements of 3.68% and loss reductions of 29.37%.
Toward Sustainable Urban Transportation: Examining the Potential of
Transport Departments in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Abbas Zaheer , Aziz Amer , Hameed Rizwan
Published: October 2023

The lack of institutional capacity and coordination, outdated rules and
regulations, poorly perceived implementation of motorization policy, and
knee-jerk approaches for transportation planning are the challenges to progress
toward sustainable transportation in Lahore, Pakistan. This study evaluates the
current potential of transport departments of Lahore, Pakistan toward a
sustainable urban transportation system. The Benchmarking and Analytical
Hierarchy Process (AHP) approaches have been used to analyze both primary data
from the relevant stakeholders through a questionnaire survey and secondary data
obtained from the reports (e.g., Barella et al. [1]) and official websites. The results show that the qualitative
assessment of transport departments in terms of quantitative data (internal
evaluation factor) is equal to 1.712 on a scale of 4.0, which means that the
current potential of transport departments has not yet grasped even the minimum
requirements of achieving sustainability in urban transportation. To improve the
current potential, suggestions are made to reach the desired state of
sustainability in transportation in terms of improved outcomes and service
delivery.
Nickel Alloy, Brazing Filler Metal, 73Ni - 4.5Si - 14Cr - 3.1B - 4.5Fe (Low Carbon), 1790 °F (977 °C) Solidus to 1970 °F (1077 °C) Liquidus Range
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: October 2023

This specification covers a nickel alloy in the form of wire, rod, strip, foil, and powder and a viscous mixture (paste) of the powder in a suitable binder.
Steel, Wear, Galling, and Corrosion-Resistant Bars, Wire, Forgings, Extrusions, Mechanical Tubing, Rings, and Stock for Forgings, Rings, and Extruding 5.0Mn - 3.5Si - 16.5Cr - 5.0Ni - 0.14N Solution Heat Treated
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: October 2023

This specification covers a corrosion-resistant steel in the form of bars, wire, forgings, extrusions, mechanical tubing, flash-welded rings, and stock for forging, extruding, or flash-welded rings.
Well-Rounded ideal lattices of cyclic cubic and quartic fields
Authors: Tran Dat T. , Le Nam H. , Tran Ha T. N.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we find criteria for when cyclic cubic and cyclic quartic
fields have well-rounded ideal lattices. We show that every cyclic cubic field
has at least one well-rounded ideal. We also prove that there exist families of
cyclic quartic fields which have well-rounded ideals and explicitly construct
their minimal bases. In addition, for a given prime number $p$, if a cyclic
quartic field has a unique prime ideal above $p$, then we provide the necessary
and sufficient conditions for that ideal to be well-rounded. Moreover, in
cyclic quartic fields, we provide the prime decomposition of all odd prime
numbers and construct an explicit integral basis for every prime ideal.
The Effect of Using Artificial Intelligence and Digital Learning Tools based on Project-Based Learning Approach in Foreign Language Teaching on Students' Success and Motivation
Authors: Azamatova Ariya , Bekeyeva Nuraisha , Zhaxylikova Kulyay , Sarbassova Arailym , Ilyassova Nagima
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of digital tools and artificial intelligence applications on the achievement, motivation and retention of university students on the basis of project-based teaching approach in foreign language course. Pre-test post-test experimental design with control group was used as the method in the study. A total of 64 (32 experimental, 32 control) second-year students studying at the universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan participated in the study. The participants were divided into two groups as control and experimental groups. Foreign language Achievement Test and Motivation Scale for foreign language were used as data collection tools. In the research, in the experimental group, applications were carried out with digital tools and artificial intelligence on the basis of project-based learning approach. In the control group, the foreign language course was carried out with the traditional teaching approach. The application lasted eight weeks in total. The results of the analysis showed that the applications carried out in the experimental group had positive effects on the students' foreign language course achievement and motivation. On the basis of the project-based learning approach, digital tools and artificial intelligence applications not only contributed positively to students' achievement and motivation, but also ensured the retention of what was learned. Finally, suggestions for future research were developed in the study.
A Literature Review on Research Opportunities in Ontology Alignment for Quality Standards in Higher Education
Authors: Ginting Novita Br , Talip Bazilah A. , Ali Siti Haryani Shaikh , Setiawan Foni Agus , Hartono Rudi
Published: October 2023

Higher education today operates in a globally competitive environment. Competition is increasingly focused on quality. The quality of higher education reflects the relationship of higher education with users. Higher education uses various standards in the internal quality assurance system. It makes improvements in performance, features, suitability, reliability, durability, service, responsiveness, aesthetics, and reputation to support the progress of the quality of its performance. Implementing standards requires excellent effort because it requires quality fulfillment, and the satisfaction of each standard criterion requires internal and external audit processes. Standard alignment is needed for cost efficiency in implementing standards. Standard alignment can be done with ontology alignment technology. However, before applying ontology alignment, each ontology standard is needed. This study aims to explore literature that has implemented ontology and ontology alignment in education. This study aims to find out whether there has been research on the alignment of educational quality standards. The results of this study show that ontology has been applied in education, namely on the topics of curriculum, e-learning, learning assessment, system integration, syllabus, learning style, service, and accreditation. The implementation of ontology alignment has been carried out on the topics of Profile Learning, Learning Design, E-Learning, Curriculum, and System Integration. While the application of ontology or ontology alignment on educational quality standards has yet to be found by research that discusses it, quality standards have been applied to quality management models based on ISO 9000 requirements and software quality standards based on CMMI standards.
The Effect of Digital Content Designed Based on Learning Styles on Academic Achievement and Motivation toward Learning
Authors: Alzboun Mamon Saleem , Halalsheh Niveen Z. , Alslaiti Feras Mahmoud , Aldreabi Hanadi , Dahdoul Nisreen Kareem Salama
Published: October 2023

This study aimed at examining the effect of using digital educational content designed by learning style (audio, visual, or kinesthetic) on the academic achievement and motivation towards learning among students of the Life Skills subject at Al al-Bayt University during COVID-19. The study sample consisted of two groups chosen randomly; one was the experimental group and comprised 55 students, while the other was the control group and comprised 50 students. An academic achievement test, consisting of 25 questions and a motivation scale of 25 items was prepared to measure the use of digital educational content based on learning style (audio, visual, or kinesthetic) in the academic achievement and motivation towards learning among Life Skills students. The validity and reliability of the study tools were determined. To answer the study questions, the means and standard deviations of the study sample were calculated, and a one-way analysis of variance (ANCOVA) was computed. The results showed a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of academic achievement and the scores on the motivation scale due to the variable of teaching method, in favor of the experimental group, which studied using digital educational content based on learning style (audio, visual, or kinesthetic). The researchers recommended generalizing the experience of using digital educational content based on learning styles (audio, visual, or kinesthetic) due to its impact on the academic achievement and motivation toward learning among students of the Life Skills subject at Al al-Bayt University during COVID-19 on various subjects in the university.
The Role of the Interior Designer in the Autistic Classroom: Location and Material Selection are Essential for Success
Authors: Nuth Sloboda Belinda
Published: October 2023

The importance of location, lighting, and furniture finishes are three areas an interior designer cannot overlook. This presentation stems from a dissertation on the importance of multi-sensory room usage in elementary schools. The researcher found that the location of the autistic classroom is one of the most important aspects that is often overlooked by both school leaders and the architects who design schools. Natural lighting should also not be ignored as it helps support healthy circadian rhythms and can be a source of sensory regulation and an opportunity for stimming. Lighting can be detrimental to those with special needs due to the subtle flickering of fluorescent light fixtures, which may not be noticed by the typical person but can be bothersome and interrupt a child with specific sensory issues. Lastly, acoustics, color, and material and furniture selections are critical when designing for students under the autism spectrum. Acoustic control helps to minimize background noise and echo by specifying materials to absorb sound and eliminate reverberation. Research has resulted in a color palette that students on the spectrum respond well to in addition to the importance of seating choice variation within the classroom. Lastly, visual and tactile characteristics of selected materials are vital to satisfy the sensory needs of the students while eliminating unnecessary distractions within the classroom.
Navigating Parental Duties in a TikTok World, the UK and Nigeria Regulations and the Online Safety Bill
Authors: Amaran Macdnald
Published: October 2023

According to Ofcom, half of children used TikTok in 2021 and it is the third most used platform behind YouTube and WhatsApp. TikTok is a social media app with one billion monthly active users (Cervi et al., 2022; Dellatto, 2021). installed on devices, 3.5 billion times, available in 154 countries and accessible in thirty-nine languages. TikTok is offered to children of 13 years old (Independent Digital News and Media, 2022; Hoegh, 2022). TikTok was founded in 2018 with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy (TikTok, 2023). However, its screentime consumption for children has experienced revolutionary change. One in five UK internet users are children according to the UK department for science Innovation and Technology, (2021) most of whom are on TikTok. Children are exposed to over one billion videos on TikTok every day This paper seeks to comparatively investigate the cultural differences, approaches, and challenges to parenting, responsible social media use by children in the United Kingdom and Nigeria (Attrill et al., 2016). To ascertain, whether the existing legal framework is sufficient in enforcing safeguarding measures required of TikTok and other social media platforms.
Exploring Distance Learning Experience among University Students
Authors: Nahar Shamsun , Islam Shahima , Dellanebbia Anna , Dey Anik , Hyder Tasawar
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted educational systems worldwide, leading to the closure of schools and universities. As a result, schools and universities have been forced to modify the way teaching and learning occurs. Specifically, universities had to adopt alternate learning platforms to provide instructions to learners remotely. This study explores the effects of COVID-19 on learning experience among university students in Bangladesh. Exploring students’ perceptions and behavioral responses to learning identifies pedagogical obstacles and novel approaches to address the challenges. Following IRB approval, study data was drawn from 60 students by conducting ten focus groups at six public and private universities in Bangladesh. The findings of our study include five major themes: (1) “they were behind for almost two years;” (2) “the internet issue was a big problem;” (3) “financially, it impacted a lot;” (4) “I felt anxious, depressed, and hopeless;” and (5) “problems like headaches and back pain.” Findings of the study address the need to prioritize need-based support and increase capacities and related skills to provide education remotely in Bangladesh. Findings can also guide educators and university administrators in responding effectively to support students.
Connecting Classrooms through Social Media Instruction in Educational Institutions
Authors: Ananga Patricia , Sakyi Oheneba
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore instructors’ use of Social Media (SM) in teaching with the focus on: instructors' views of SM; the policies that exist in the use of SM by instructors; how SM supports instruction; how SM contributes to instructors’ professional development; the challenges instructors face as they adopt SM in teaching. The phenomenology qualitative approach using a semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussion was adopted to capture data from ten (10) purposively and conveniently sampled instructors who taught at the tertiary and second cycle levels. The data was analyzed thematically. The key findings were that instructors were: instructors were aware of SM and used some SM in their teaching; YouTube, WhatsApp, and Facebook were the most used SM; SM contributed to instructors' professional development; students' absence from the platform, lack of and limited internet connectivity; obstruction with power supply, and in some cases, the prohibitive policy that forbids the use of electronic gadgets and SM use in education institutions, were some of the challenges instructors faced in adopting SM in teaching. The paper pointed out the implications of the findings for policy on SM use in education institutions.
E-Learning Engagements of Pre-Service Education Students
Authors: Bilocura Edson B. , Adlaon Mauricio S. , Cuyag Rhea Mae O.
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to ascertain the e-learning engagements of selected Pre-service Education students in online distance learning and determined whether the e-learning engagements vary based on the student’s profile variables. The study group of the survey comprised 275 first to third-year students of BSED-Sciences, BTVTED and BSED-Mathematics enrolled at Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT), City Campus. A researchers-made questionnaire was used, validated and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient with (α=0.85) for the entire scale (20 items). Distribution of web-based questionnaires through Google Forms followed.  The data collected were treated using frequency, percentage count, mean, standard deviation, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). A descriptive survey research design was also employed. Study results indicated that the behavioral, social, cognitive, and technological engagements of the students were generally positive. Particularly, social engagement rated very high with a mean score of 2.97 (SD=0.53) meanwhile, technological engagement rated a lowest mean value of 2.71 (SD=0.55) signifying that students’ e-learning engagement is lesser as unstable internet connection was found to be the main technological problem which caused students to get frequent absences during online classes. Additionally, mobile phone devices revealed to be the most useful ICT tool to assist students’ in managing the online learning system. Moreover, the e-learning engagements were found not to vary based on students’ sex and family income. However, students’ age, year level, program and specialization and gadgets used in modular and online classes made a significant difference which shows that the profile differences of Pre-service education students contribute a direct effect towards their online learning engagement. Implications from the results recommend a need to sustain social interaction between stakeholders, increased students’ online resources and community support by provision of learners’ online learning demands.
Bullying y rendimiento académico en los estudiantes de una Institución Educativa del distrito de Paracas
Authors: Álvarez Ríos Jorge Rodolfo , Ortega Herrera Teresa Geraldine
Published: October 2023

El propósito principal de este estudio de investigación fue analizar la conexión existente entre el acoso escolar y el desempeñoacadémico en los estudiantes de una institución Educativa en el distrito de Paracas. Es importante destacar que este estudio seenmarca en un enfoque cuantitativo de carácter descriptivo correlacional, con un diseño no experimental y transversal. La muestra consistió en 37 estudiantes del tercer grado de educación secundaria utilizando un muestreo por conveniencia. Para examinar la primera variable en nuestra investigación, empleamos un instrumento de evaluación diseñado específicamente para el aula bajo estudio, adaptando las preguntas para asegurar la comprensión adecuada por parte de los estudiantes. En cuanto a la segunda variable, obtuvimos las calificaciones de los estudiantes correspondientes al primer bimestre, que reflejaban su desempeño en todas las áreas evaluadas por la institución y que estaban registradas en el Sistema de Información deApoyo a la Gestión de la Institución Educativa (SIAGIE). Los resultados del coeficiente de correlación de Spearman revelaron lo siguiente: se observó una correlación fuerte en el caso del bullying verbal, con un valor del 100%, mientras que la correlación para el bullying psicológico fue del 83.8% y para el bullying físico fue del 91.9%. Además, más del 83.8% de los estudiantes se ubicaron en el nivel "en proceso" en cuanto al rendimiento académico. En resumen, se puede concluir que existe una relación entre la variable del bullying y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
Ciberacoso y competencias sociales en estudiantes adolescentes
Authors: Monrroy Garay Sarita Korina
Published: October 2023

Este estudio se propuso investigar la relación entre el ciberacoso y las competencias sociales en estudiantes adolescentes de una escuela rural situada en la provincia de Santa, del departamento de Ancash, en el año 2023. El enfoque de la investigación fue de carácter aplicado y se basó en un diseño correlacional simple. La población de estudio comprendió 180 estudiantes de dicha institución educativa rural, quedando como muestra final de 123 adolescentes mediante un muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple. Para recopilar datos, se utilizaron dos herramientas: el Cuestionario del Proyecto Europeo de Intervención en Ciberacoso (ECIPQ) adaptado por Del Rey et al. (2015) y el Cuestionario de Evaluación de Competencias Sociales del MINSA (2005). Los resultados obtenidos revelaron una correlación inversa débil (rho=-.129) con un valor de significancia de p<.05. Esto respalda al estudio en la sustentación de la hipótesis general, llegando a la conclusión de que existe una relación importante y negativa débil entre el ciberacoso y las competencias sociales en adolescentes de una institución educativa rural en la provincia de Santa, Ancash, en el año 2023.
Determining the Electromagnetic Power Density of GSM Base Stations by Using Lagrange Interpolation Approach
Authors: SORGUCU Uğur
Published: October 2023

Mobile communication systems are playing an important role in human life and the importance of this role depends on the increase in the number of people. Reports show that the numbers of base stations are getting increasing in parallel to use of mobile communication systems and population growth. Determining the base station strength is very important especially for the crowded cities. Because of the possible medical effects of base stations, people have the right to know how much is affected by base stations. Therefore, radiation level of 120 base stations have been measured 20, 40 and 60 meters distances from base stations at the frequency of 900 MHz. In this study, the lagrange interpolation method is applied to estimate the strength of electromagnetic level for random intermediate distances and, above 0.99 correlation was achieved for each distance.
Ağ Sistemlerinin Güvenliği İçin Siber Saldırıların Ayrık Olaylı Sistem Tanımlama Tabanlı Modellenmesi ve Simülasyonu
Authors: KARA Şahin , ZENGİN Ahmet , HIZAL Selman
Published: October 2023

Bilişim ve ağ teknolojilerindeki hızlı ilerleme, hem bireyler için hem de kurumsal işleyişin her alanında bu teknolojileri vazgeçilmez birer araç haline getirmiştir. Bu gelişme ile oluşan bu zorunlu durum, beraberinde risk ve tehditleri de getirmiştir. Siber saldırılara karşı, pek çok saldırı tespit ve engelleme sistemleri geliştirilmesine rağmen zafiyet ihlalleri de artmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile güvenlik zafiyetlerinin belirlenmesi ve siber saldırıların tespit edilmesi için yazılım tabanlı bir araç geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Test zamanını ve maliyetleri düşürmek için gerçek sistemler yerine sanal ağlarda saldırı simülasyon deneyleri yapmanın etkili sonuçlarına örnek uygulamalarla ulaşılmıştır. Bir vaka çalışması olarak, belirli saldırı senaryoları için DEVS formalizmine dayalı bir siber saldırı simülasyon modeli ve uygulaması açık kaynak kodlu olarak geliştirilmiştir. Bu araç, sonraki çalışmalarda daha farklı siber-saldırı senaryolarının modellenmesi ve simülasyonu için uygun bir altyapı sağlamaktadır.
A Reconfigurable 4th Order IIR Filter For The Low Frequency Applications
Authors: ÖZENLİ Deniz
Published: October 2023

Huge numbers of advanced electrical engineering applications employ infinite impulse response (IIR) filters very frequently in order to meet market’s demands. Especially, some applications such as video processing, digital signal processing and high-speed digital communication necessitate computational efficiency and low latency. In this point of view, high-speed processing of digital data require a digital signal processor or an FPGA instead of a conventional microprocessor. In this respect, in the last decades, FPGAs are commonly used in order to bring new opportunities to the designers. This work gives a FPGA hardware design of a 4th order IIR reconfigurable filter structure. The proposed filter’s maximum clock frequency is around 32MHz which covers different low frequency applications from biomedical signal processing up to speech applications. To verify the performance of the filter, 4th order Butterworth and Chebyshev filters are realized in the basis of Matlab results and FPGA behavioral model. Also, consuming logic gates and blocks are given in order to evaluate chip area occupation. It should be considered that the proposed filter scheme presents promising results to meet low frequency applications.
Modifiye Edilmiş Inception Modülü Kullanılarak İnsan Periferik Kan Hücrelerinin Çoklu Sınıflandırılması
Authors: FIRAT Hüseyin
Published: October 2023

Periferik kan hücrelerinin sınıflandırılması anemi ve lösemi gibi birçok kan hastalığının teşhisinde önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu nedenle, doğru kan hücresi sınıflandırması hastalığın teşhisinde klinik olarak oldukça önemlidir. Son yıllarda, derin öğrenme, özellikle Evrişimsel sinir ağları, güçlü kendi kendine öğrenme yetenekleri sayesinde tıp alanında sıklıkla kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, kan hücre sınıflandırması için hesaplama maliyetini ve parametre sayısını azaltan derinlemesine ayrılabilir evrişim ile Inception modülünden oluşan yeni bir hibrit yöntem geliştirilmiştir. Bu yöntem, parametre sayısını ve hesaplama maliyetini azaltıp sınıflandırma doğruluğunu arttırmasıyla, standart evrişimsel sinir ağlarına göre bir avantaj sağlamaktadır. Geliştirilen yöntemin performansını test etmek için 8 sınıflı bir kan hücresi veri seti üzerinde yapılan deneysel çalışmalar sonucunda %98.89 doğruluk, %98.88 kesinlik, %98.85 duyarlılık, %98.86 F1-skoru elde edilmiştir. Literatürdeki çalışmalar ile karşılaştırıldığında yöntemimizin etkili olduğu görülmektedir.
efecto de la satisfacción y el apego a la marca en la fidelidad del consumidor. Aplicación de la técnica PLS-SEM
Authors: Boubker Omar , Aatar Abdellah
Published: October 2023

Actualmente, la mejora de la lealtad a la marca es un importante objetivo para las organizaciones. Así, una manera de conseguirlo es mejorar la satisfacción del consumidor y el apego a la marca. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio es explorar los efectos de la satisfacción del consumidor y el apego emocional a la marca en la fidelidad a la misma. Para este propósito, adoptamos el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales de mínimos cuadrados parciales (PLS-SEM). Los datos fueron reunidos por vía de un cuestionario auto dirigido virtualmente acerca de una muestra compuesta por 210 consumidores de una marca de productos lácteos. Los resultados obtenidos confirman la influencia de la satisfacción y el apego emocional sobre la fidelidad de los consumidores. Este estudio sugiere soluciones marketing facilitando la política de lealtad de los consumidores hacia la marca, sobre todo en la industria láctea.
A DESK REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY IN THE BANKING SECTOR
Authors: Munee Gloria , Orwa Bula Hannah
Published: October 2023

This study was done to examine the relationship between employee training and organizational productivity in the banking sector, a case study of Co-operative Bank, Githurai Branch. The study was guided by these four research objectives; examining the effect of employee induction on organizational productivity within the Co-operative Bank, Githurai Branch, Kenya, determining the effect of on-the-job training on organizational productivity within the Co-operative Bank Limited, Githurai Branch, Kenya, determining the effect of employee motivation on organizational productivity within the Co-operative Bank Limited, Githurai Branch, Kenya and examining the effect of employee job satisfaction on organizational productivity within the Co-operative Bank Limited, Githurai Branch, Kenya. A cross-sectional research survey was conducted. The target population consisted of employees working at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited, Githurai Branch. I used Simple random sampling techniques. The size of the sample that was ascertained was 18 using the total sampling technique. The source of data that was used was Primary sources of data. A stratified random sampling was used to determine the sample size of the 18 respondents. The researcher performed Pearson's correlation and a regression test so as to determine the relationship between the variables under analysis. The data was analyzed with the use of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, 25th version. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data. Frequencies and percentages were employed to provide descriptive statistics. The findings were presented in tabular form. The outcome or other the results of the study helped in revealing whether the variables in the study statistically or positively correlated with organizational productivity. The study therefore recommends the banking sector to come up with suitable employee training practices that help in enhancing organizational productivity. Also, further research can be carried out so as to determine other variables that are aligned with employees’ training practices among the banking sector, organizations, and companies. Another similar study can be conducted aiming at the public sector for comparison purposes.
 

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EVOLUTION OF ‘ARBITRARINESS’ IN ‘SIGN’ IN LANGUAGE TO ‘REVELATION’ IN ‘SIGN’ IN MANTRIC POETRY (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SRI AUROBINDO’S MANTRIC POETRY)
Authors: Kumar Nikhil
Published: October 2023

‘Sign’ in language, is, admittedly, arbitrary in nature. Having studied in the light of yogic revelations made by Sri Aurobindo of the hierarchy of consciousness, arbitrariness is found to be operative on the intellectual plane of Mind and the planes below it. The intellectual plane of Mind and all the planes below it are under the gravitational pull of the separative principle of consciousness operating on the plane of Mind as revealed by him. It is on account of the pull that the sign comes to be arbitrary. As one evolves, as a result of the realisation of the existence of the One Transcendent Divine, to the spiritual plane of Mind, the separative principle of consciousness operating on the plane of Mind tends decisively to decay, hence, the arbitrariness, too, in sign tends to decay, with the rise of a new movement on the plane of Mind, the movement towards the integrality of the Consciousness of the One Transcendent Divine. Here, one enters into the realm of spiritual consciousness. Sri Aurobindo reveals four planes of spiritual consciousness on the plane of Mind. On the two uppermost planes of the spiritual consciousness, the ‘Intuitive Mind’ and the ‘Overmind’, as he terms them, the separative principle decays to the extent that the poetry written from these planes, the poetry which, according to Sri Aurobindo, is ‘Mantra’ or Mantric Poetry, comes to be revelatory. Hence, the ‘sign’ in it comes to be revelatory.
 

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REPRESENTATIONS SOCIALES DU BON ENSEIGNANT ET COMPORTEMENTS DES APPRENANTS PENDANT L’EDUCATION PHYSIQUE ET SPORTIVE / SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE GOOD TEACHER AND BEHAVIORS OF LEARNERS DURING PHYSICAL AND SPORTS EDUCATION
Authors: Sylla Moustapha , Zoumana Meite
Published: October 2023

La présente recherche analyse les représentations sociales du bon enseignant chez les élèves dans le processus pédagogique. Elle contribue aussi à une meilleure compréhension des comportements des apprenants pendant les cours d’EPS. Pour ce faire, nous avons utilisé méthodologie reposant sur l’administration de différents questionnaires à 107 élèves dont 38 filles et 69 garçons de quatre établissements du district d’Abidjan. Le traitement des données et leur analyse sont ont été faits avec les logiciels SIMI 2005 et EVOC 2005. Les résultats révèlent que les apprenants sont assidus au cours, respectueux et réussissent leurs devoirs lorsqu’ils sont intéressés par le cours d’EPS. Il est alors possible d’établir un lien entre ces indicateurs comportementaux et la représentation que les élèves se font du bon enseignant (rigoureux, maîtrise sa matière).

This research analyzes the social representations of the good teacher among students in the educational process. It also contributes to a better understanding of learner behavior during PE lessons. To do this, we used a methodology based on the administration of different questionnaires to 107 students including 38 girls and 69 boys from four establishments in the Abidjan district. Data processing and analysis were carried out with SIMI 2005 and EVOC 2005 software. The results reveal that learners are diligent in the course, respectful and succeed in their homework when they are interested in the PE course. It is then possible to establish a link between these behavioral indicators and the representation that students have of a good teacher (rigorous, masters his subject). 

 

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ANALYSIS OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES IN THE MOVIE ‘OUTSOURCED’ (2006)
Authors: Sabre Afidatul Aqma Mohamad , Mohandas Eliyas S.
Published: October 2023

Cross-cultural communication has sparked many cultural misunderstandings in today’s world. This happens because of the challenges faced by people from different cultural backgrounds who communicate with each other without having knowledge or familiarity with each other cultures. Besides, different cultural values can be one of the main reasons for cross-cultural communication challenges to happen. This study aims to identify the cross-cultural communication challenges faced by the American and Indian main characters in the movie ‘Outsourced’ (2006). This study investigates the cross-cultural communication challenges faced by the main characters from two different countries: America and India and how the challenges affect them. The researcher employed a qualitative research design by using content analysis to identify the challenges faced by them. The researcher employed two types of data: primary and secondary data, to collect the best materials to support this study to have a better understanding of the study. The researcher employed the purposive sampling method to select the movie that depicted the cross-cultural communication challenges. In this study, the researchers used coding guidelines and coding themes to get the relevant answers to the research questions. The researcher analysed six themes according to the Stumbling Block in Intercultural Communication by Laray M. Barna (1994) to answer the research questions of this study. The results are presented in a table to get a clear view of data on the cross-cultural communication challenges. This study revealed the common challenges of cross-cultural communication faced by people from different cultures based on the movie ‘Outsourced’ (2006) such as the Assumption to Similarity, Language Differences, Nonverbal Misinterpretation, Stereotype or Preconception, Tendency to Evaluate and High Anxiety or Stress. Hence, this study is significant for people who want to learn about cross-cultural communication as well as those who are in a cross-cultural situation at work or institution because it exposes cross-cultural communication challenges and their effects.
 

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Caucasian Albania: an International Handbook, edited by Jost Gippert and Jasmine Dum-Tragut. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Mouton, 2023. xi, 735 pp. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110794687.
Authors: Mnatsakanyan Anzhela , Harutyunyan Lusine
Published: October 2023

The international handbook is devoted to a detailed analysis of Caucasian Albania, focusing on an intricate analysis of Caucasian Albania. The investigation is particularly attuned to the extent of activation of Azerbaijani revisionist tendencies subsequent to the Second Karabakh War in 2020 concerning the historical narrative, cultural nuances, and cultural heritage of the Caucasus region.
Within the expanse of this handbook’s discourse, a meticulous examination is undertaken of the various pivotal junctures characterizing the phenomenon of historical revisionism surrounding the relatively lesser known “Caucasian Albania” and its populace, the “Caucasian Albanians,” both within the purview of academic scholarship and public discourse. Comprising sixteen in-depth chapters, this scholarly compendium rigorously scrutinizes and elucidates the primary factors underpinning the process of “Albanianization” as espoused by the Azerbaijani government and affiliated scholars, particularly regarding the Armenian civilizational heritage entrenched within Nagorno-Karabakh.
The conceptual underpinnings of historical revisionism are methodically substantiated within this handbook. The post-Second Karabakh War landscape is delineated as a fertile ground where the Azerbaijani state apparatus and associated intellectual circles fervently advocated the “Albanianization” theory. This theory seeks to interconnect the historical trajectories of Azerbaijanis and Albanians, thereby positioning the Azerbaijani nation-state upon a shared historical bedrock alongside Armenia and Georgia. Against this backdrop, the conceptual framework of “Albanization” or the so-called “Albanian myth” emerges as a salient paradigm during and subsequent to the First and Second Karabakh Wars. This paradigm functions as a strategic instrument for discrediting the Armenian historical lineage vis-à-vis the disputed Karabakh territory.
ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING PRACTICAL RELIABILITY TOOLS IN NIGERIA ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY
Authors:   Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department,University of Uyo,  Nigeria, Akpan W. A. , Udoh V.E. ,   Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Akwa Ibom Polytechnic, Ikot Osura, Effeng N.I. ,   Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department,University of Uyo,  Nigeria
Published: October 2023

The dynamics of power plant operations and maintenance has changed drastically over the past decades. In the past, generation and supply of power to both the pub lic and industrial sectors was not competitive, partly because most of the businesses of power generation, transmission and distribution were owned and run by government. The event turned out to be no business as the managers of those plants were not faced with stiff competitions. And as such were not on their heels create, seek and apply new technologies in power operations and management. With the dwindling efficiencies, resulting in outages, black out, most countries developed and adopted new business models where the private sector were allowed to fully own and run the business of power generation, transmission and distribution especially with changing expectations of customers’ demands for energy; the power sector became more competitive, resulting in the exit of non-performers. Reliability and availability of power plants become a central focus. The successes recorded in global power sector serves as a business model for non performing countries to copy or modify and apply. This forms the theme of this research to show case how the Nigeria electric power industry can key in into this successful model to turn the fortune of the Nigeria electric power industry in a positive direction. This research presents reliability engineering principles that should be adopted by the Nigeria electric power industry in order to optimize plants’ operations and deliver the needed posi-watt and not nega-watt to the ever ready consumers. It is believed that if these measures are judiciously applied, the Nigeria electric power industry will make a huge jump and join the global counterparts in electric energy generation and supply of the needed power.
Amputation VS Revascularization in a Patient with Diabetic Foot
Authors:   Hospital General de Pabellón de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Delgado Isaac Omar Serna , Amaro Gerardo Sánchez ,   SEDENA, Hospital Militar Regional de Puebla, Barragán Alvaro de Jesús León ,   Hospital Regional de Alta especialidad Issste, Veracruz, Tapia Anna Karen Gaytán ,   Hospital general de dolores Hidalgo, Rivera Erika Janette García ,   Hospital General SSA San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, Gonzalez Ivan Yahir Paternina ,   SEDENA, Hospital Militar Regional de Puebla, Martinez Bravo Victor Mario ,   Hospital Regional de Alta especialidad Issste, Veracruz
Published: October 2023

Diabetic foot complications are a prevalent and serious consequence of diabetes mellitus, often necessitating complex clinical decisions. Among these decisions, the choice between amputation and revascularization in patients with diabetic foot poses a significant clinical dilemma. This article provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, significance, definition, risk factors, complications, and management options associated with amputation and revascularization in diabetic foot patients. The discussion evaluates the factors influencing the choice between these two interventions and explores their respective outcomes. Ultimately, this review underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, patient-centered care, and shared decision-making in addressing this challenging clinical scenario.
Updates in Psoriatic Arthritis
Authors:   Hospital General Manzanillo, Colima Mexico. SSA, Ursua Tovar Patricia Montzerrat , Morales Alejandra Maria Paguaga ,   Facultad de Ciencias Médicas UNAH, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Ferrer Bernardo Sepúlveda ,   Universidad de Monterrey, Cabrera Alva Nelida Shadai ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, González María Fernanda León ,   Hospital General de Zona No.2 IMSS San Luis Potosí, Aviles Flores Magdalena ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, UAEM, Sánchez Marín Yadira Yamile ,   Hospital general de zona 1A Antonio Mucha Macías IMSS, CDMX, Collinot Zorrilla Jenny Concepción ,   Universidad Anáhuac Xalapa
Published: October 2023

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a multifaceted autoimmune disorder characterized by the intersection of psoriasis and arthritis. Recent advancements in PsA management have reshaped the landscape of treatment, providing hope for patients with previously limited therapeutic options. Emerging biologic therapies and Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors have revolutionized PsA care, offering targeted relief and disease progression slowdown. Personalized medicine has emerged as a key approach, tailoring treatments to individual patient profiles. Early diagnosis remains pivotal, and diagnostic criteria have enhanced accuracy. A holistic approach to care, encompassing therapies, lifestyle modifications, psychosocial support, and comorbidity management, has become integral. Continued research explores novel therapeutic targets, biomarkers for personalized treatment, and long-term safety and efficacy. These advancements underpin the evolving PsA landscape, promoting a better quality of life and improved long-term outcomes for those affected.
A Magyar Vöröskereszt az ukrajnai menekültekért- határon innen és túl - Beszámoló a Magyar Női Karrierfejlesztési Szövetség (MNKSZ) Szekciójában elhangzott előadásokról
Authors: Fodor Antalné
Published: October 2023

2022. február 24-én Oroszország megtámadta Ukrajnát, Magyarország szomszédos országát. A Vöröskereszt Mozgalom, így a Magyar Vöröskereszt elsődleges feladata is az, hogy minél hatékonyabban segítsen az embereknek a kialakult humanitárius válságban. A szervezet ehhez országos hálózattal, tagokkal, önkéntesekkel, munkatársakkal rendelkezik, és folyamatosan kapcsolatot tart a Vöröskereszt és Vörösfélhold Társaságok Nemzetközi Szövetségével (IFRC), valamint az illetékes kormányzati szervekkel és önkormányzatokkal is, hogy a gyorsan változó körülmények között is felkészülten tudjon segíteni.