bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ПОДХОДЫ К РАЗРАБОТКЕ ПРОЕКТА КОНЦЕПЦИИ РАЗВИТИЯ ЮРИДИЧЕСКОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ КАЗАХСТАН
Authors: Толеубекова Б. Х. , Хведелидзе Т. Б.
Published: July 2024

Проблемы развития высшего юридического образования в Республике Казахстан стано-вились предметом особого внимания со стороны высшего руководства страны в истории суверенного Казахстана дважды. Впервые проблемы высшего юридического образования поднимались в период активного процесса суверенизации бывших союзных республик. Это был начальный этап формирования казахстанской государственности в качестве само-стоятельного суверенного субъекта в международном сообществе. К этому периоду относится факт открытия в 1994 году первого в Казахстане государственного юридического института. Второй раз высшее руководство страны поставило вопрос о развитии высшего юридического образования в 2021 году в Концепции правовой политики Республики Казахстан до 2030 года. В названной Концепции разрешение проблем дальнейшего развития высшего юриди-ческого образования было выдвинуто в качестве одного из приоритетов, реализация которого должна быть осуществлена не позднее 2030 года, т е. до истечения срока действия данной Концепции. Начало реализации этого приоритета условно можно отнести к апрелю-маю 2024 года –с момента создания Комитетом высшего и послевузовского образования Министерства науки и высшего образования Республики Казахстан рабочей группы по разработке проекта Концепции развития юридического образования в Республике Казахстан.С учетом государственной важности определения путей дальнейшего развития высшего юридического образования в Казахстане необходимо сначала определиться с методо-логическими подходами, в пределах которых должен разрабатываться комплекс проблем, имеющих концептуальное значение
АРНАЙЫ ПЕДАГОГИКАДА МЕНТАЛЬДЫ АРИФМЕТИКА ӘДІСІН ҚОЛДАНУ БОЙЫНША ТЕОРИЯЛЫҚТАЛДАУ
Authors: Бекбаева З.Н. , Абдиманова А.Е.
Published: July 2024

Бұл мақаладаарнайы педагогикада ментальды арифметика әдісін қолданудыңтеориялықталдауы ұсынылады. Ментальды арифметика-бұл қағаз немесе электронды құралдарды қолданбай, санада арифметикалықамалдарды орындауға негізделген математиканы оқыту әдісі. Арнайы педагогикадағы ментальды арифметика әдісі-бұл ерекше білім беру қажеттіліктері бар балаларда математикалыққабілеттерді дамыту үшін белсенді қолданылатын тиімді оқыту құралы. Ол ойдағы арифметикалықесептерді орындау үшін визуалды бейнелер мен психикалықоперацияларды қолдануға негізделген. Бұл әдіс математика дағдыларын жетілдіруге ғана емес, сонымен қатар зейін, есте сақтау және логикалықойлау сияқты когнитивті функцияларды дамытуға ықпал етеді. Ментальды арифметика әдісініңнегізгі артықшылықтарыныңбірі-оныңәр оқушыныңқажеттіліктеріне қарай оқуды жекелендіру қабілеті. Бұл әсіресе математиканы оқытудыңәдеттегі әдістерімен қиындықтары болуы мүмкін ерекше білім беру қажеттіліктері бар балалар үшін өте маңызды. Ментальды арифметика әдісі әр баланыңжетістікке жетіп, математикалыққабілеттерін дамыта алатындай етіп тапсырмалар мен оқыту тәсілдерін бейімдеуге мүмкіндік береді.Мақалада әдістіңтеориялықнегіздері, оныңартықшылықтары мен ерекше білім беру қажеттіліктері бар оқушылардыңжеке қажеттіліктеріне бейімделу мүмкіндіктері талқыланады. Әдісті қолданудыңәлеуметтік және когнитивті аспектілері және оныңоқушылардыңөзіне деген сенімділігін арттырудағы рөлі де талданады. Зерттеу нәтижелері арнайы педагогикадағы ментальды арифметика әдісініңтиімділігін және оныңерекше білім беру қажеттіліктері бар балалардыңкешенді дамуы үшін маңыздылығын растайды.
Integrating ChatGPT in Education and Learning: A Case Study on Libyan Universities
Authors: Abolkasim Entisar , Hasan Manal
Published: July 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the process of learning and education has become one of the revolutionary technological advancements of this era. This study evaluates the potential for integrating ChatGPT into university-level learning and education in Libya. An online questionnaire was distributed to students and academic staff across Libyan universities, with statistical analysis conducted on over 1000 responses to identify patterns. Despite a high number of participants being unfamiliar with ChatGPT, there was strong motivation to learn and integrate it into their work and studies. Scientific research and study emerged as the primary applications of ChatGPT among lecturers and students, respectively, with mobile applications being the most common access point. The findings indicate widespread consent for integrating ChatGPT into the educational process of Libyan universities. However, concerns were raised about overreliance on AI technologies, potentially leading to laziness and compromising integrity and creativity, particularly among students. Given the inevitability and increasing use of such technologies, the study emphasizes the importance of establishing rules and regulations for the utilization and integration of AI-supported tools like ChatGPT.
Clinical Perspectives on Post-Operative Care for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)
Authors:   Diamond MYO, Merkel-Walsh Robyn A. , Overland Lori L. ,   Alphabet Soup
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Post-operative frenectomy care is often focused on active wound management (AWM) and followed by neuromuscular re-education (NMR). The standard practices of AWM are varied amongst providers. AWM is often expected to be performed by caregivers who have little to no experience with AWM. In contrast, NMR is individualized to patient needs and has been emerging in external evidence as a beneficial modality for the functional implications of tethered oral tissues (TOTs). It is guided by licensed professionals but is not often accessible or recommended. New Perspective: AWM and NMR often are similar in execution but differ in goals. AWM is focused on wound debridement and avoiding scarring or reattachment of the frena, whereas NMR is focused on airway, sleep, feeding, swallowing, speech, and optimal orofacial growth. AWM has little consensus or external evidence compared to NMR which has both internal and external evidence. AWM for oral care is also limited by scope of practice (SOP) which few licensed professionals have. NMR has a broader range of professionals such as International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), physical and occupational therapists (PT/OT) and registered dental hygienists (RDHs). Conclusions: NMR has multiple benefits post-operatively, is individualized and performed by multiple professionals. It is suggested that release providers consider gentle, functionally directed post-operative NMR techniques that are individualized, and research the impact these approaches have on wound care goals.
A Life of Service: Contributions of Ch. Zahoor Elahi in the Politics of Pakistan
Authors: Nasim Gulsion , Ali Muhammad Kashif , Ali Sharaf
Published: July 2024

The study aims to explore and examine the role of Ch. Zahoor Elahi that he played for the growth of democracy. The purpose is to analyze and unfold the critical insight of his works. I chose the topic to probe and examine his political thoughts, practices and bring his services in the limelight, the services and efforts that he made for the stability of democracy in the most crucial period of Pakistan history. The sources for the said research the scholar accessed the books, biographies, newspapers, interviews by both friends and opponents and public interviews, beside this scholar had accessed assembly processions. The critical examination in this research is that he emerged from local platform and reached in parliament, became the Minister in a very short period of time, due to his influential role in COP, PDM, DAC, UDF and also being a part of the special committee of the National Assembly that declared Qadiani’s as non-Muslim he got prominent place among top leadership.
Optimising Generalization and Developing Research Acumen: An Understanding of Empirical Research Paper Construction
Authors: Dutta Madhumita
Published: July 2024

The cornerstone of scientific research is the publication of empirical research papers, which seek objectivity and generalizability while offering insights into a variety of phenomena. This study explored the complexities of producing empirical research papers, emphasising methods to improve research acumen and objectivity as well as maximise generalisation. This paper has explained the process of building empirically sound research utilising a thorough analysis of important elements, methodology, and analytical strategies. It has explored the development of generalizable conclusions using literature reviews, hypothesis development, data collecting, analysis, and interpretation. The importance of methodological rigour, transparency, and critical thinking in developing research acumen and objectivity have been emphasised. By clarifying the nuances of writing an empirical research report, this paper seeks to provide researchers with the tools they need to make a significant contribution to their fields.
Protoype Pengembangan Ion Generator Dengan Teknologi Inverter
Authors: Putri Nadia Amira , ERLITA UPIK ARI
Published: July 2024

Clean air is the main human need to support the health of the body so that it can be active with a fit body condition. One of the ingredients in the air is positive and negative ions. But research says that the ions that are good for health are negative ions, negarif ions themselves are usually found in waterfalls, mountains, or beaches. For people who live in urban areas is very difficult to get clean air, because urban air is polluted. Pollutants can also occur in closed rooms. and likely to have a greater impact on health than outdoor pollution. This study aims to create a prototype tool development of ion generator with inverter technology. This study uses an Ion Generator as a producer of negative ions controlled by arduino microcontroller, Dust Sensor (Gpy2y1010au0f) to detect pollutants in the room, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as a digital display used to display pollutants detected on the sensor, Buzzer as an indicator when the sensor detects excess pollutants. The results of the kuesioner of material experts obtained 87% and media experts get 84%, which means this tool is very good to use.
Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning Applications in the USA for Sustainable Supply Chain Operations and Carbon Footprint Reduction
Authors: Md. Rokibul Hasan
Published: July 2024

With the escalating concerns worldwide regarding climate change and environmental sustainability, there is an increasing focus on emissions and ecological footprint reduction in supply chain operations in the USA. This study explored the application of predictive analytics and machine learning in the supply chain management domain for reducing carbon emissions and granting sustainable operations. For the present research paper, Walmart organization provided all the supply chain activity data used in this research study, it consisted of comprehensive data on their industrial activity levels, production outputs, energy consumption, types of fuels used, geographical data, and weather conditions. Three Machine learning algorithms were trained and tested, notably, Random Forest, XG-Boost, and the Bagging algorithm. Based on all the metrics, Random Forest was the best classifier because of its excellent generalization, high measure of precision and recall, and high AUC. As per the results, the random forest algorithm was the most accurate in its predictions of all the models evaluated.  Implementing the random forest benefits businesses in America with high accuracy and robustness, flexibility, scalability, risk management, and Mitigation. As regards the US economy, deploying the Random Forest can benefit the government in the following ways: reducing carbon footprint, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing competitive advantage.
Impact of Dimensionality Reduction Method in Brain Tumor Classification Using Transfer Learning
Authors: Patel Rahulkumar M.
Published: July 2024

Neural networks and related algorithms and libraries are preferred these days for the analysis of brain tumor types and its classification/detection. The proposed method is a CNN-based DenseNet library model that uses dimension reductionality technique called Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to classify brain tumor MRI images into several classes having tumor and not having tumor. The proposed work is to understand and classify the brain MR images into glioma, meningioma, pituitary and no tumor class from the dataset comprising of MRI images. The tested CNN model described in this paper is a variant of DenseNet with PCA. The performance of the DenseNet model has been evaluated using four assessment indices namely, Precision, Recall, F-score, and Accuracy.
Pengaruh Model Talking stick Berbantuan Media Pembelajaran Mystery Box terhadap Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar IPS Gugus 3 Kecamatan Panakkukang Kota Makassar
Authors: Fausiah Fausiah , Nawir Muhammad , Nursalam Nursalam
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (i) mengetahui dampak penerapan model talking stick berbantuan media pembelajaran mystery box terhadap motivasi belajar IPS siswa di Gugus 3 Kecamatan Panakkukang Kota Makassar, (ii) mengetahui dampak penerapannya terhadap hasil belajar IPS siswa, serta (iii) mengetahui hubungan antara motivasi dan hasil belajar IPS. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian quasi-experimental dan desain nonequivalent control group design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas 5 SD di Gugus 3 Kecamatan Panakkukang yang berjumlah 216 siswa, dengan sampel sebanyak 40 siswa (20 siswa kelas VA dan 20 siswa kelas VB) di SDI Pampang I. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode tes dan observasi. Analisis data menggunakan uji normalitas dan homogenitas, serta uji-t untuk pengujian hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (i) Motivasi belajar siswa kelas V pada mata pelajaran IPS di SDI Pampang I setelah penerapan model talking stick berbantuan mystery box mengalami peningkatan signifikan, masuk dalam kategori sangat tinggi, (ii) Hasil belajar siswa juga menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan setelah penerapan model ini, dilihat dari partisipasi aktif guru dan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran, (iii) Terdapat hubungan positif antara motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa setelah penerapan model talking stick berbantuan mystery box. Kesimpulannya, penggunaan model talking stick dengan media Mystery box efektif meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar IPS siswa di SDI Pampang I Makassar.
Pemanfaatan Canva sebagai Media Pembuatan Majalah Sekolah Mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
Authors: Rohmah Nur , Prawoto Eko Cahyo , Kurniawan Andri
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pemanfaatan Canva sebagai media pembuatan majalah sekolah mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian adalah majalah karya mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian ini adalah pemanfaatan Canva dalam pembuatan majalah sekolah dapat meningkatkan kualitas produk majalah baik segi tampilan maupun konten lebih variatif serta dapat meningkatkan kreativitas mahasiswa. Pemanfaatan teknologi dapat menjadi alternatif pada mata kuliah pembinaan majalah sekolah karena dapat meningkatkan minat mahasiswa. Canva berperan sebagai pendukung dalam proses pembuatan majalah sekolah karena menyajikan template yang menarik, gambar, warna, dan huruf. Desain akhir yang dihasilkan menjadi lebih variatif dan memiliki karakter sesuai dengan yang diinginkan. Sehingga, hasil tersebut selain dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan  ajar juga merupakan salah satu cara untuk mencapai tujuan pembelajaran, yakni mahasiswa mampu membuat karya dan mampu beradaptasi dengan teknologi.
Strategi Guru dalam Mengembangkan Pembelajaran Seni Rupa Menumbuhkan Kreativitas Siswa Kelas IV di SD Negeri 2 Sokaraja Kulon, Banyumas
Authors: Pramudya Adi Prabowo Lintang , Wijayanti Okto
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi guru dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran seni rupa terhadap kreativitas siswa di SD Negeri 2 Sokaraja Kulon. Tujuan yang kedua adalah untuk mengetahui dan menjelaskan faktor yang menghambat strategi guru dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran seni rupa terhadap kreativitas siswa SD Negeri 2 Sokaraja Kulon. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. sumber data menggunakan teknik purposive sampel dimana penentuan sampel berdasarkan pertimbangan tertentu yang dianggap cocok dengan kriteria sampel yang digunakan untuk memilih partisipan. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi teknik berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Sumber data yang diperoleh dari wawancara guru kelas IV A dan guru kelas IV B, hasil penelitian dari strategi guru dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran seni rupa terhadap kreativitas siswa kelas IV yaitu guru kelas IV A dan guru kelas IV B memilih strategi pembelajaran berbasis proyek dalam pelaksanaan mengajar dan siswa sudah menghasilkan proyek berupa botol plastik yang dijadikan pot, pot ijuk kelapa, gantungan kunci, bunga kertas, origami katak penghias dinding dan kaleng bekas yang dijadikan tabungan dari hasil proyek tersebut merupakan hasil pengembangan pembelajaran seni rupa, persiapan mengajar guru seperti menyiapkan modul pembelajaran, menyiapkan materi yang akan diajarkan, menentukan proyek yang akan dibuat, Menyusun jadwal proyek untuk diciptakan. Memonitor kemajuan proyek yang sedang berlangsung, penilaian hasil proyek, evaluasi dari proyek yang dibuat dan penggunaan media pembelajaran seni rupa yaitu media visual yang berupa proyektor sehingga siswa memiliki pandangan dalam membuat suatu proyek dan penggunaan media konkrit memberikan pengalaman nyata yang menumbuhkan kreativitas siswa. Hasil dari faktor penghambat guru dalam mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran seni rupa terhadap kreativitas siswa kelas IV, terbagi menjadi dua yaitu faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Faktor internal dari pengalaman guru, kemampuan dan ketrampilan guru. Faktor eksternal dari dukungan orang tua siswa, sarana dan prasarana sekolah. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan terhadap pentingnya strategi guru dan faktor penghambat dalam mengembangkan pembelajaran seni rupa.
Optimized QuEChERS Methodology for Reliable LC-MS/MS Quantification of Sertraline and Fluoxetine Hydrochloride in Biological Samples
Authors: Sharma Palak , Singh Shweta , Singh Chintan , Singh Pratik , Singh Mahendra Pratap , Pandya Prateek , Singh Jyoti
Published: July 2024

In the present study, Liquid chromatography was Coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) coupled with QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe). The development of an analytical technique based on dispersive solid phase extraction (dSPE) has opted for the simultaneous detection of fluoxetine and sertraline hydrochloride at six distinct concentrations in the simulated gastric fluid. The antidepressants were identified and quantified using (ESI+) mode. With limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) of 9.42 -10.40 ng/ml and 28.15 - 31.23 ng/ml, respectively, for each analyte, the process was validated. With an R2 > 0.998, the linear calibration curve between 5 to 200 ng/ml was obtained. Moreover, the method exhibited exceptional accuracy and robustness with a recovery range between 70-120% according to SWGTOX guidelines. In addition, this study provides a reliable and efficient approach to extracting and identifying antidepressants from gastric fluid.
The roles of ocean law in the science-policy ballet on protection of the marine environment
Authors: Lyons Youna LBL
Published: July 2024

Science-based and/or evidence-based policymaking is an ubiquitous and non-controversial idea. In the context of the protection and preservation of the marine environment, it means that policy decisions must be based on sound science. What is less clear is what science is, and what areas of knowledge are included (e.g., natural or social sciences or both?). This paper builds on the concept of knowledge co-production (from all relevant areas of knowledge) to examine the functions of the ocean legal regime in relation to scientific information and its integration in the areas of knowledge needed in policymaking for the protection of the marine environment. Of the four main functions of the ocean legal regime (the hammer, the sword, the shield, and the mould), it proposes the mould as the least used and the most promising function at the interface of science and policy.
Control de microorganismos patógenos de pez cebra (Danio rerio) utilizados en experimentación en colonias de Argentina
Authors: Laborde Juan Martín , Carriquiriborde Martín , Almirón Johana , Milocco Silvana , Maschi Fabricio , Ayala Miguel
Published: July 2024

El pez cebra, Danio rerio actualmente se considera como modelo animal en ensayos de desarrollo embrionario, análisis de la función genética y mutagénesis. Las características que posee la especie tales como una alta fecundidad, fertilización externa y mecanismos moleculares del desarrollo del embrión similares a todos los vertebrados, permitieron que el pez cebra se haya convertido gradualmente en el modelo vertebrado inferior más utilizado luego del ratón. Muchos de los microorganismos que afectan a esta especie capaces de alterar los resultados en las investigaciones son patógenos primarios y/u oportunistas que pueden causar infecciones subclínicas pero que en condiciones de estrés, técnicas de manejo deficientes y mala calidad del agua pueden desarrollar enfermedad. Los signos de infección pueden incluir una ligera disminución en la eficiencia reproductiva, una reducción en el apetito o el crecimiento y/o un aumento en la mortalidad en las colonias.
Los peces utilizados en investigación con un status sanitario desconocido pueden ser un riesgo potencial para la salud de las personas que los utilizan y dar resultados experimentales erróneos, dificultades para la repetición de las experiencias y la utilización innecesaria de mayor número de animales para demostrar significación estadística. En nuestro país son varias las instituciones públicas y privadas que utilizan este modelo animal en sus investigaciones pero no se tiene registro de controles sanitarios en las colonias de peces por falta de laboratorios de diagnóstico que los realicen. El objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer el status sanitario de las colonias de producción e investigación del pez cebra en nuestro país mediante la implementaciónde un control sanitario con técnicas moleculares como la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) y de cultivo bacteriológico de acuerdo con una lista de los patógenos más prevalentes en esta especie consensuada internacionalmente. Los resultados hallados en un total de 60 peces provenientes de bioterios públicos y privados de nuestro país, mediante la utilización de técnicas de diagnóstico moleculares demostraron que el 50% de las colonias de peces analizadas están contaminadas con Mycobacterium spp, 100% con Aeromonas hydrophila, 33% con Ichthyopthirius multifiliis, 33% con Pseudoloma neurophylia y por cultivo bacteriológico se determinó la presencia de Pseudomonas fluorescens y P. aeruginosa en el 90% de las muestras. Las especies de Mycobacterium spp, son patógenos potencialmente zoonóticos y Mycobacterium marinum es la especie con mayor frecuencia en infecciones zoonóticas en humanos. Las conclusiones en referencia a los resultados obtenidos recomiendan la implementación de un programa de control sanitario en las instalaciones del pez cebra, para mitigar los riesgos y asegurar que los resultados obtenidos de las investigaciones estén libres de variables no controladas.
Anatomical description of the skeleton of the domestic duck (Tadorna tadorna – Linnaeus, 1758) found dead at the IBIMM Research Center in São Paulo – SP - Brazil
Authors: Sarott Mariana Luisa Vicelli , Lima Tatiane Gonçalves de , Lopes Edris Queiroz
Published: July 2024

The domestic duck (Tadorna tadorna) is an aquatic bird with anatomical and physiological characteristics that have contributed to its worldwide occurrence. Despite being a well-known animal globally, specific anatomical studies regarding its skeletal composition are non-existent. In this sense, the present study aimed, in addition to describing the skeletal anatomy of the duck, also to demonstrate the laboratory techniques for manipulating the carcass and bones of animals, with the aim of providing the assembly of the skeleton for academic purposes, from an animal found dead inside the Research Center of the Institute of Biology and Environment, located in Santa Cruz das Palmeiras - São Paulo, Brazil. Therefore, it is concluded that the study of veterinary anatomy based on osteology and anatomy techniques contributes greatly to professional veterinary medical training.
Geophysical Investigation of Groundwater Potential using Dar Zarook Parameters in shallow aquifers of Northeastern part of Osogbo, Nigeria
Authors: Ojo Olabanji, A. , Akinyele Folasade, O. , Babafemi Olumuyiwa, E. , Olaniyan Moses, O.
Published: July 2024

The groundwater potential and aquifer protective capacity in the Kasmo Area of Osogbo were investigated using the Dar Zaroouk approach via the Schlumberger technique of electrical resistivity method. Five vertical electrical soundings (VES) points were occupied and surveyed using the ABEM SAS 1000 terrameter. The field data were first interpreted using the partial curve matching and later iterated using the WinResist software. The resistivities and thicknesses of the geoelectric layers were used to compute the longitudinal conductance and transverse resistance. These were later used to compute the hydraulic conductivity and transmittivity of the aquifers. Three to five geo-electric layers aquifer layers show a confined to semi-confined configuration with the aquiferous layer occupying the second, third and fourth layers. The resistivities vary from 66.5 Ωm in VES 4 to 141.9 Ωm in VES 3. The longitudinal conductance also varies between 0.0366 Ω-1 in VES 3 to 0.0074 Ω-1 in VES 1 while the transverse resistance varies between 34.8 Ωm2 in VES 3 to 1043.8 Ωm2 in VES 5. The transmittivity values were observed to range from 20736.10 m2/day in VES 3 to 287787.81 m2/day in VES 4, the aquifers possess high groundwater potential with transmittivity values far above the Offodile classification of aquifer potential limit of 500 m2/day. The investigation concluded that aquifer potential determination through the estimation of Dar Zarook parameters gives a better aquifer potential determination than the conventional resistivity method, as the method compares the potential of all points at once.
Keywords: Aquifer, Kasmo, Longitudinal, Resistance, Resistivity, Transverse
The Optimization of Adsorption Potentials of Nigerian Kaolinite Mineral Through Acid Activation
Authors: Abu Taofiqat , Adegoke H. I. , Odebunmi E. O.
Published: July 2024

The adsorption capacities of Nigerian Kaolinite minerals obtained from Share in Kwara State in raw and acid-activated forms towards some heavy metal ions were evaluated. The clay mineral was purified by sedimentation method and modified with 0.1M nitric, sulphuric, phosphoric, acetic, and oxalic acids. The properties of the raw clay and the effects of acid activation were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and BET surface area analyses. Adsorption and desorption studies were subsequently carried out to evaluate the efficiencies of clay samples in removing Pb2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ ions from aqueous solutions. Effects of operation parameters viz pH, initial concentration, temperature, and time on the adsorption process were determined on the raw samples, and optimum conditions obtained were utilized for evaluation on the acid-activated samples.  The acid modification was found to achieve considerable leaching of exchangeable cations on the clay mineral as confirmed by variations of the d-spacings, lowering of peak intensities and changes in absorption bands of the acid-modified samples (A-K (Acetic acid-Kaolinite), N-K (Nitric acid-Kaolinite), O-K (Oxalic acid-Kaolinite), P-K (Phosphoric acid-Kaolinite) and S-K (Sulphuric acid-Kaolinite). The surface areas increased in S-K, O-K and especially N-K (162.227 m2/g) from 114.9457 m2/g [Raw Kaolinite (R-K)] to) but reduced in A-K 112.865 m2/g and P-K (113.872 m2/g).  The activated clay samples were found to adsorb higher amounts of all the heavy metal ions studied than the raw form of the clay. Desorption analysis results revealed that the clay mineral can be regenerated and reused. Compared with other methods, modification with dilute acid provides a simple, effective, and environmentally friendly method of improving the surface characteristics of clay minerals to enhance their adsorption capacities as suitable adsorbents for water remediation purposes.
Keywords: Bentonite, Kaolinite, Adsorption, Heavy metals, Desorption
Comparative Study on Nutritive Composition of Pawpaw (Carica papaya) and Black Plum (Syzygium cumini) Seed Flours
Authors: Adeleke Adebayo  E. , Onifade Abel P. , Ishola Omotola E. , Olanipekun I. M. , Bamisaye Deborah F.
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the chemical, minerals and nutritional composition of Pawpaw (C. Papaya) and black plum (S. Cumini) seed flours. The proximate composition was evaluated according to AOA C. The C. Papaya and S. Cumini seed flours were found to have moisture contents of 7.333±1.155, 6.666±2.309, Ash, 5.593±0.095, 5.717±0.126 Protein, 24.600±0.100, 22.36±0.493, Fat, 30.000±2.600, 26.233±0.451, Crude fibre 0.312±0.002, 0.031±0.001 and carbohydrates 32.590±1.155, 39.167±1.40%. Carbohydrates were the major nutrients found in C.Papaya 32.590±1.155% and S.Cumini seed 39.167±1.40. The minor components were crude fibre for both flours. The mineral composition was K, 0.022±0.001, 0.090±0.010, Ca, 0.046±0.006, 0.089±0.011, Zn, 0.078±0.002, 1.198±0.005, Fe, 0.435±0.325, 0.090±0.010, P, 0.116±0001, 0.067±0.007, 0.787±0.001, Mg, 2.322±0.077, 0.093±0.005 and Cu, 0.127±0.0255, 0.076±0.010 for C. Papaya and S. Cumini seed. C. Papaya seed contained a higher amount of Fe, P, Mg and Cu than S. Cumini seed .S. cumin seed flour was found to have a considerable amount of K, Zn and Ca than C, Papaya seed. The Amino acid profile for C.Papaya and S.Cumini were: Threonine, 1.134±0.002, 0.138±0.002, Histidine, 0.157±0.002, 0.257±0.002, Leucine, 0.416±0.002, 0.476±0.002, Isoleucine, 0.541±0.001, 0.641±0.001, Arginine, 0.887±0.001, 0.787±0.001, Methionine, 862±0.001, 0.181±0.001, Tryptophan, 0.013±0.001, 0.313±0.001, Tyrosine, 0.013±0.001, 1.113±0.001 and Aspartic acid, 0.731±0.002, 0.422±0.002 etc. Methionine was the most abundant acid in C. Papaya, while tyrosine was found in S. cumin seed. The least abundant acids were tryptophan and threonine for C. Papaya and S. Cumini seed. This suggested that the flour might serve as a rich source of essential protein. The flours possessed good functional properties and could serve as additives in baby food.
Keywords: proximate composition, amino acid, vitamins content, minerals, functional properties
Radiation Mapping of Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria, Measuring The Status of Radioactivity
Authors: Adebisi Warith Adewale , Adeojo Ifedayo Olukemi , Adeojo Taiwo Temitope , Adewumi Olumuyiwa Femi , Babalola Khadijat Kuburat , Azeez Surajudeen Otolowo
Published: July 2024

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster happened in Japan long ago in 2011, and it resulted in the emission of radioactive substances into the atmosphere. These substances were transported by air currents and were detected in several parts of the world, including Nigeria. In the aftermath of the event, it has become necessary to determine the spatial distribution of radioactivity within Osun state. This present study aims to investigate and identify areas of high gamma radiation in Osun State. This study utilised a Garmin GPS and a Geiger Muller counter radiation detector over the entire state. This study presents a radiation map of Osun state. It shows that the region has an elevation range of 190 m to 600 m, and the elevation chart shows that in comparison to the extreme south of the research region, the extreme north is distinguished by high heights. The average ionising radiation within the state ranges from 0.08 to 0.3l µSv/hr. Places including Ila, Boluwaduro and Obokun recorded the highest elevation, which in turn also had the highest dose of gamma radiation, while Ife North, Ife South, Isokan, and Irewole axis recorded their lowest figures of elevation and also had low doses of gamma radiation. The average annual effective dose rate was 0.33 mSvy-1 which is greater than 0.07 mSvy-1 for outdoor exposure. Therefore, it is important to take appropriate safety measures by wearing protection shields to avoid or minimise exposure to high levels of gamma radiation.  
Keywords: Fukushima Daiichi, Gamma Radiation, Geiger Muller Counter, Radiation Map, Annual Effective Dose
Effect of Aflatoxin-B1 Exposure on Performance and Haematological Stress Indicators in Male Sprague Dawley Rats
Authors: Sikiru A. B. , Egena S. S. A , Alemede I. C. , Alabi J. O. , Makinde J. O. , Bebera H.
Published: July 2024

Aflatoxin-B1 is a ubiquitous mycotoxin usually accumulated in food and feeds, thereby posing a critical health risk to humans and animals. This study was carried out to determine its effects on performance characteristics and haematoogy indicators of stress in male Sprague Dawley rats. The rats were randomly distributed into 4 groups (n=10 per group) including an unexposed group that served as control and other groups which were orally exposed to 150 µg of aflatoxin-B1 per kg body weight on a varied basis for 28 days. The records of food intake and body weight changes were obtained while blood was collected at the end of the study for downstream analyses. There was a significant difference observed in food intake, body weight, kidney weight, liver weight, lung weight, and testes weight of the rats (p<0.05). There was a significant difference observed in the heterophil-lymphocytes ratio and bilirubin concentration as haematology biomarkers of stress in the rats (p<0.001). The study concluded that aflatoxin-B1 exposure in rats is capable of inducing stress-related performance dysfunction such as reduced food intake and body weight loss, while haematoogy biomarkers of stress heterophil-lymphocyte ratio and bilirubin concentrations could be used as potential biomarkers suitable for measuring these performance dysfunctions. There is a need for further studies to establish the possible use of heterophil-lymphocyte ratio and bilirubin as measures of performance compromise in response to aflatoxin-B1 exposure in rats.
Keywords: Aflatoxin-B1, Stress, Heterophil-lymphocyte ratio, Bilirubin concentration
Navigating the Challenges of Integrating African Herbal Medicines: A Path to Universal Acceptance
Authors: Salau A. K. , M. S. Shehu , Bakare-Odunola M. T.
Published: July 2024

Herbal medicine, deeply rooted in indigenous knowledge, presents a longstanding approach to global healthcare, particularly in Africa. This review comprehensively explores the holistic nature of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM), with specific emphasis on the significance of herbal medicine. Despite its long-standing use and efficacy, herbal medicine faces challenges in universal acceptance and integration into mainstream healthcare systems. Factors influencing acceptance, from inadequate standardisation to societal stigma, are examined comprehensively. Understanding the motivations behind herbal medicine usage, including prevention, curiosity, and natural beliefs, is crucial for shaping future healthcare policies and comprehending public attitudes. Global initiatives, exemplified by the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, and national endeavours in countries like Nigeria and Ghana, underscore collaborative approaches. The review concludes by emphasizing the necessity of addressing divergent stakeholder perspectives for effective integration. Proposed strategies involve collaborative research, international endorsements, adverse-event reporting systems, governmental support, inventorying, botanical gardens, testing laboratories, standardised dosage norms, and education initiatives. These measures aim to seamlessly integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare, promote evidence-based practices, and enhance regulations—crucial steps toward fostering acceptance. Addressing challenges and fostering acceptance is imperative for ensuring the safe and effective utilisation of traditional medicines, thereby enhancing healthcare outcomes and overall well-being globally.
Keywords: Herbal Remedies, Integrative Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Complementary Therapies
From Gated-Community to Gated-Neighbourhood: The Case of a Housing Estate Bank in Mavişehir, Izmir
Authors: Gürman Aysu , Buldan Ece
Published: July 2024

Gated-communities have appeared as a housing strategy within the capitalist system. This study employs Lefebvre's understanding of spatial production to conceptualize gated-communities as abstract spaces and explore their effects on the built environment, which extends in scale from the individual home to the neighbourhood. The opted methodology for the study is a literature review and critical interpretation of theoretical studies on this field by focusing on the Mavişehir neighbourhood in İzmir. This neighbourhood, with multi-story buildings and villas, attracts senior and upper-middle-income residents seeking security and prestige. The area offers shopping malls, sports centres, schools, and open spaces in addition to gated communities. Investigating the impact on the surroundings of the first resident construction, Mavişehir Emlak Bank Residences, the study explores how the neighbourhood has been transformed into a commodity, fostering a gated-neighbourhood concept that inherently defines the specific patterns of social relations in the city.
Inteligência Artificial e o modelo ChatGPT: o que as pesquisas estão revelando e um recorte com contexto educacional
Authors: Grossi Márcia Gorett Ribeiro , Santos Danielle de Cássia Soares , Lopes Mariana Prado , Borja Shirley Doweslei Bernardes , Minoda Dalva de Souza
Published: July 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar o que tem sido produzido em termos o uso da IA e do modelo ChatGPT nas mais diversas áreas do conhecimento e, especificamente na área da educação. Foi feita uma pesquisa bibliográfica do estado de conhecimento, de abordagem qualitativa e dos tipos exploratória e descritiva. A pesquisa foi feita  no banco de teses e dissertações do IBICT e no portal eletrônico de periódicos científicos SciELO. As pesquisas analisadas mostraram que a IA e o modelo ChatGPT são vistos, tanto como uma ameaça, quanto uma aliada. No que se refere à ameaça, estão questões como: preocupação com seu uso ético e a perda de empregos. Também foi possível verificar, na área da educação, que essas tecnologias têm o potencial para enriquecer o processo de ensino e aprendizagem e, na área da saúde podem ajudar nos diagnósticos, o que tornam a IA e o modelo ChatGPT aliados.
Arritmia cardíaca: mecanismos, diagnóstico e abordagens terapêuticas
Authors: Abdalla Neto Christovam , Carrizo Juliana Fernandes Areal , Peixoto Amanda da Silva , Castro Jonathan Barbosa , Vieira Luma de Souza , Setoyama Marcus Vinicius Mariano Mendes , Caires Osmar Monteiro Rodrigues , Souza Jânio Felipe Ribeiro de , Margato Mateus Macedo , Silva André Erivaldo da , Oliveira Sâmela da Silva , Souza Fábio Melo de , Maciel Leonam Torres , Meireles Dariany Ribeiro , Tenório Nathália Barbosa
Published: July 2024

A prevenção eficaz da arritmia cardíaca é fundamental para a saúde cardiovascular, considerando o aumento global de sua incidência e a associação com graves complicações, tais como morte súbita, insuficiência cardíaca e eventos tromboembólicos. Este artigo visa analisar minuciosamente as estratégias preventivas para arritmias, abordando os desafios atuais e destacando os avanços recentes no campo. A análise proporciona uma base sólida para que profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e formuladores de políticas desenvolvam métodos mais eficazes no combate a estas condições. Foi realizada uma revisão narrativa da literatura, na qual se examinaram estudos-chave para avaliar a eficácia de várias abordagens preventivas. Estratégias como o monitoramento contínuo do ritmo cardíaco e tratamentos proativos para casos identificados demonstraram eficiência na redução de episódios arrítmicos. No entanto, a implementação dessas estratégias enfrenta barreiras significativas, como o acesso restrito a serviços especializados em cardiologia e o estigma associado às doenças cardíacas crônicas. Discute-se como melhorar o acesso e a adesão aos programas de tratamento, enfatizando a necessidade de capacitação e educação continuada dos profissionais de saúde, além do engajamento comunitário para assegurar a incorporação dessas práticas ao cuidado cardiovascular padrão. Para o futuro, recomenda-se o desenvolvimento de políticas de saúde pública mais integradas e a adoção de tecnologias inovadoras que aprimorem os processos de diagnóstico e tratamento. Tais medidas são vitais para uma abordagem mais holística e eficaz na prevenção de arritmias cardíacas, buscando melhorar a qualidade de vida e reduzir a mortalidade associada a essas condições.
Salmonella typhimurium transmission among free-living birds (Passerines) and broiler chicks
Authors: Marietto-Gonçalves Guilherme Augusto , Dias Gabriele Silva , Barbosa Cláudio Henrique Gonçalves , Ribeiro Gabriela Costa , Teixeira Maria Eloisa , Tonin Alexandre Alberto , Okamoto Adriano Sakai , Andreatti Filho Raphael Lucio
Published: July 2024

Wild birds may be in charge of transmitting pathogens to production animals. Contact with humans can also favor the spread of pathogens and promote the birds crowding, especially in feeding places. The dynamics of Salmonella transmission this interaction is still uncertain, but it is believed that as much wild birds can be the source of the infection, as they can become infected through domestic birds. Therefore, in order to explore this dynamic, two experiments were carried out with the Typhimurium serovar (ST), using as experimental models white-rumped munia (WRM) (Lonchura striata) and broilers (Gallus gallus). Internal and external birds samples were evaluated, as well as their local environment. When the WRM were previously infected by ST the contamination of broiler chicks litter (23,3%) occurred into the first 6 hours. However, when WRM´s became infected through contact with broiler chicks (previously inoculated with ST) the contamination of non-infected broiler chicks was lower (5%), including periods in which positive birds were not detected, besides to litter, drinking water and feed from the environment of uninfected birds, remaining negative for ST throughout the experimental period. The results of experiments 1 and 2 demonstrated that the most favorable situation for the establishment of ST contamination in broiler chicks was the one in which the WRM´s were already infected, however, ST transmission was also characterized when non-contaminated WRM´s had access to previously contaminated broiler chicks, which carried ST to a group of initially negative broiler chicks. According to the research, we found that the possibility of contamination and transmission occurs between wild birds and poultry, and the dynamics on farms must be better understood.
Проникающая черепно-мозговая травма с внутричерепным инородным телом
Authors: С.М. Бегалиев
Published: July 2024

В статье приводятся результаты редкого клинического наблюдения, представляющие значительный интерес в экстренной нейрохирургии: пациент с проникающей черепномозговой травмой и внутричерепным инородным телом с повреждением левой височной доли, структур основания средней черепной ямки и стенки клиновидной пазухи. Успешное удаление инородного тела из черепа являлось ключевым моментом в эффективности оказанной экстренной медицинской помощи, который минимизировал потенциальные осложнения и обеспечил полноценное выздоровление пациента.
New records and range extension of two species of Cheilolejeunea (Lejeuneaceae: Marchantiophyta) from Meghalaya, India
Authors: Kumar Shashi , Singh Sushil
Published: July 2024

Two very little known Cheilolejeunea species in India, viz., Cheilolejeunea eximia (Jovet-Ast & Tixier) R.L.Zhu & M.L.So and Cheilolejeunea osumiensis (S.Hatt.) Mizut. are reported here for the first time from Meghalaya. Of which, the former was earlier known in India from Arunachal Pradesh only, while the latter from Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Description of both the species with notes on habitat, distribution and SEM details are provided in present communication.
Fracture Lines and Patterns in Intra-articular Distal Femur Fractures
Authors: Shi Brendan Y. , Zukotynski Brian K. , Upfill-Brown Alexander , Brodke Dane J. , Kelley Benjamin V. , Devana Sai K. , Mayer Erik N. , Shah Akash A. , Lee Christopher
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

Distal femur fractures are complex injuries that often present with multiple fragments, posing notable challenges to fixation. This study aimed to (1) use preoperative CT scans to graphically display fracture lines in intra-articular distal femur fractures and (2) identify common fracture patterns in these injuries.

Methods:

All skeletally mature patients that underwent surgical fixation of Orthopaedic Trauma Association type 33C distal femur fractures between 2012 and 2022 were identified across two level 1 trauma centers (n = 63). Preoperative axial, sagittal, and coronal computed tomography scans were obtained. Fracture lines in each plane were traced out and superimposed on standardized distal femur cross-sections, generating a fracture map for each plane. Injury and fracture characteristics were summarized and compared between fracture patterns.

Results:

On axial scans, 59 of 63 fractures contained a central intercondylar split from the intercondylar notch to the trochlea. On coronal scans, fracture lines originated at the notch and exited laterally and medially in the supracondylar region, creating a Y-shape. One-third of all fractures contained coronal fracture lines, with most involving the lateral condyle. Based on fracture line orientation and location, fractures were divided into four main fracture pattern types. Type 4 fractures (central split and medial coronal fracture line) were associated with lower average medial fracture height and a lower rate of medial metaphyseal comminution.

Discussion:

We found that C-type distal femur fractures can present with four main fracture patterns. Most fractures contain a central sagittal intercondylar split, and a high proportion of fractures contain either medial or lateral coronal fracture lines. Fracture pattern was associated with mechanism of injury, presence of medial comminution, and medial fracture line height. Future studies should focus on clinical outcomes and surgical management of these distinct fracture patterns.

Level of evidence:

IV