bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bioactive compounds of strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) genotypes grown in the East Black Sea and Marmara regions
Authors: ATEŞ Umut , KARAKAYA Orhan , ÇELİK Süleyman Muhammed , FAİZY Ahmad Haseeb
Published: August 2022

The research was carried out to determine the total phenolics, total flavonoids and antioxidant activity (according to DPPH and FRAP assays) of 21 strawberry tree genotypes grown naturally in Piraziz (Giresun, East Black Sea) and Gebze (Kocaeli, Marmara regions) districts. A wide variation was determined between strawberry tree genotypes in terms of the properties investigated. In the strawberry tree genotypes examined, total phenolics was determined from 528 to 985 mg GAE 100 g-1, while total flavonoids was detected from 21 to 134 mg QE 100 g-1. According to DPPH and FRAP tests antioxidant activity was determined from 2.1 to 15.5 mmol TE 100 g-1 and 20.5 to 50.9 mmol TE 100 g-1, respectively. According to the principal component analysis result, the first two components explained 88.1% of the total variation. PC1 was related to total phenolics and antioxidant activity (both DPPH and FRAP), while PC2 was associated with total flavonoids. As a result, the G-14 genotype had remarkable results in terms of the properties investigated. This genotype, which stands out in terms of beneficial substances on human health, is thought can be used as genetic material in future breeding programs.
Effect of zinc, ferritin, and vitamin B12 deficiency on hair loss in pregnant women
Authors: Mahdi Sheereehan Abdull-Hussein , Mohammed Haider Abdull-Ameer
Published: August 2022

Diffuse hair loss affects around 50% of women during their lives. Vitamins play an important role in cell growth and their deficiency may cause diffuse hair loss. However, vitamin deficiency during pregnancy is common and can influence hair growth and quality. Herein, we investigate whether a possible relationship exists between Ferritin, Hemoglobin (Hb), TSH, Zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin D levels and hair loss in women of various age groups and different pregnancy periods. Our retrospective study included 85 women among which 35 were healthy and between 17-48 years, and 50 were pregnant with chronic diffuse hair loss and between17-48 years. Pregnant women were equally divided according to their month of gestation: Months 1-3 and Months 4-9. The aforementioned vitamins’ records were obtained from all participants. Pregnant women with severe hair loss during their last two trimesters had significantly lower zinc, hemoglobin, PCV, ferritin, and vitamin B12 levels, while there was no significant difference in their vitamin D and TSH levels when compared to non-pregnant women. Pregnant women with diffuse hair loss in their first trimester showed only a significant decrease in TSH level in pregnant women in their first trimester when compared to the other two groups.
Extraction and purification of glucose oxidase enzyme from Penicillium chrysogenum
Authors: Ramadhan Zainab M , Mohsen Athraa Harjan
Published: August 2022

The study included the extraction and purification of glucose oxidase enzyme from Penicillium chrysogenum, pure of the enzyme by precipitation with ammonium sulfate at a saturation rate of 70% The specific activity in this step reached (10.802) units/mg and fold 1.276, and this was followed by the dialysis step, and the specific activity was 13,593 units/mg and fold 48.184. Finally, ion exchange chromatography using the DEAE-Cellulose column, the specific activity reached 19.355 units/mg, and fold 36.59, after which the enzyme was migrated by the electrophoresis device and one protein bundle appeared.
role of visionary leadership in enhancing strategic investment decisions
Authors: Mohamed Safaa Tayeh , Al-Zalimi Israa Faleh Khalaf
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This research sought to diagnose and measure the logical relationships between the research variables represented by visionary leadership and their relationship to strategic investment decisions. The research aims to increase the limitations of research based on the cognitive, organizational and empirical aspects of these relationships by surveying some of the previous studies. Research design: The research was designed with an analytical descriptive approach through deductive analysis in the cognitive and empirical field of the research model and hypotheses.The research sample was limited to a sample of workers in these banks, the questionnaire tool was designed on the five-point Likert scale, as the researcher relied on solid standards whose validity and stability were tested through statistical means and methods in the method of factor analysis.Confirmatory data, and data were processed through the use of advanced statistical software (Smart Pulls) and the program (Spss v.21). Results: The results of the applied analysis of the research community showed that visionary leadership has a strong relationship in enhancing the effectiveness of strategic investment decisions, as the banking sector operates within an environment characterized by continuous and complex dynamics accompanied by risks and threats that the managements of these institutions must avoid or confront.
Thermal and mechanical study of polymeric composites prepared from epoxy with iron filings
Authors: Al-Atrash Maysam K. Jassem , Halim Ebtahag Z. Sulyman Al
Published: August 2022

Through this research, polymeric composites were prepared from Addition of epoxy resin with iron filings in certain weight ratios (0.5%,1%,1.5%,2%,2.5%,3%,4%,4.5%,5%) as a reinforcement material. The comparison was made between polymeric composites  Before and after the cementing process , After a series of experiments, it was found that the best weight percentage was (1%),This addition was done at different temperatures (8,25,55) °C, The results when compared before and after the reinforcement process for the composites showed that the thermal conductivity the thermal conductivity increased after the strengthening process, for the mechanical properties, Impact test, Hardness and compressive strength, they increased at 25°C and increased at processing temperatures(8.55)°C.
Stress related changes due to valsalva maneuver in healthy young individuals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Authors: Zafar Umema , Khan Summan , Raza Syed Shahmeer , Zafar Nimra , Sajjad Sara , Ali Dur E Shehwar
Published: August 2022

Background: Effect of stress application on the body in particular, one that raises the intrathoracic pressure, like the Valsalva Maneuver needed to be gauged in the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The aim of this research was to assess the changes induced by Valsalva manoeuvre on the body depicted via an ECG. Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted on healthy young adults in the research laboratory of the physiology department, Khyber Medical College over a period of seven months. A total of 119 subjects were included in research, those with morbidities were excluded. The rest were made to perform the Valsalva manoeuvre for 15 seconds at maintaining pressure of 40 mmHg. The blood pressure, ECG and heart rate were measured during and after the procedure. The data was then analysed using SPSS version 26.0. Results: The significantly affected parameters by stress were blood pressure PR, RR, QT intervals and T wave. The changes in the parameters, at rest, were either insignificant or were differentially significant in both the genders. Conclusion: Valsalva manoeuvre has a direct effect on blood pressure and ECG and in turn on pumping of the heart via effecting the ventricular contraction and repolarization.
Ramsay hunt syndrome with multiple cranial nerve involvement
Authors: Shavira Putri Halla , Sari Maylita , Saiboo Alvian Arifin , Andhani Vania Dwi , Artono Artono
Published: August 2022

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is characterized by vesicles in external auditory canal, ear discomfort, and facial nerve palsy in the periphery. RHS which affects multiple cranial nerve involvement has rarely happened. This study is about RHS case that affect right multiple cranial nerves VI, VIII, IX, X. A 46-year old male patient complaint of crust and pain from right ear lobe. There were complaints of decreased hearing ability, tinnitus, difficulty to swallow, double vision, incapability of closing the right eyelid, and a facial slight palsy to the right. Multiple yellowish crusts and erosions were identified. Tzanck and Polymerase Chain Reaction test were not performed. Patient was diagnosed RHS with right multiple cranial nerves VI, VIII, IX, X, received Acyclovir and Prednisone tablets for 7 days. Patient improved. This finding showed that a detailed history taking, physical and additional examinations are required for accurate diagnosis for RHS multiple cranial nerve involvement.
Comparative evaluation of effect of diode laser as an adjunct to scaling and root planing and scaling and root planing alone on clinical parameters and gingival crevicular fluid interlukin-10 level in chronic periodontitis
Authors: Kubal Aishwarya , Rao Prajakta , Rathod Varsha , Parikh Antara , Srivastava Manvi
Published: August 2022

The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate the effect of diode laser as an adjunct to scaling and root planing and scaling and root planing alone on clinical parameters and Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) interlukin-10 level in chronic periodontitis. Ten chronic periodontitis patients were selected. As it was a split mouth study, two sites with deepest pocket one in each quadrant were randomly assigned for scaling and root planing (SRP) and SRP+ diode laser treatment. Plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level were measured at baseline and at 3months after treatment. The GCF levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10) were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Test group showed significantly better outcome compared to the control group in all clinical parameters (PI, GI, PD and CAL). The total amount of IL-10 increased after treatment in both test and control groups. From baseline to three months, the SRP with Diode laser group demonstrated a substantial rise in IL-10 levels, demonstrating how lasers can improve nonsurgical periodontal treatment results. Thus, diode laser when used in adjunct to SRP, the levels of IL-10 which is an anti-inflammatory cytokine, significantly increased which indicated reduced inflammation of the tissues.
comparative study to evaluate the role of Letrozole and low dose human menopausal gonadotrophin on ovulation induction in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
Authors: Mishra Madhulika , Agarwal Roli , Luthra Sonia , Nesar Nazia
Published: August 2022

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted syndrome that affects multipleorgan systems with significant metabolic and reproductive manifestations. Treatment must be individualized on the basis of patient’s presentation, and desire for the pregnancy. Objective: To study the role of letrozole (LE) and low dose human menopausal gonadotrophen (HMG) on ovulation induction in the polycystic ovarian syndrome patients. Material & Methods: The present hospital based double blind clinical trial, recruited total 105 patients’ of age 21 to 35 years women with PCOS among those attending the gynecology outpatient’s clinic in Hind Institute of Medical Sciences Safedabad Barabanki in the period from Sept 2018 to Sept 2021 were enrolled. Observation: Endometrial thickness, and number of the mature follicles of the LE+HMG group were higher significantly than other two groups (P<0.001). Effects of different regimens on pregnancy. Pregnancy rate of LE+HMG group was 54.3%, which was insignificantly higher than LE group (31.4%) and HMG group (34.3%) (P>0.05). There were also no statistically significant differences in rate of abortion, and rates of multiple pregnancy among the three groups. All the three groups suffered from OHSS, but the incidences rates were comparable.
Physiological, hematological and some biochemical alterations during pregnancy
Authors: Saleem Hiba Muwafaq , Muhammed Thikra Majid , Al-Hetty Hussein Riyadh Abdul Kareem , Salman Dina Akeel
Published: August 2022

The mother's body undergoes several changes in all organ of the bodily systems to stimulate the growth and development of the fetus; hence, the clinical laboratory play an important role in the management of pregnant women. A total number of 90 sample were (60 pregnant and 30 control) from the general women population that were referrals from al-Ramadi of obstetrician – gynecologist hospital in the period November 2021 to June 2022.  The result of statistical analysis of the present study showed there were no significantly differences between age of pregnant and control group  and the gestation period time the pregnant women was 15 % in 1st trimester of gestation, 35 % in 2nd trimester of gestation and 50 % in 3rd trimester of gestation , in addition complete peripheral blood count  examination ( leukocytes , Neutrophils , Lymphocytes ,Erythrocytes , Hemoglobin , Hematocrit ,  and Platelet) revealed significantly lower rates of pregnancy compared to the control group while (Neutrophil) were revealed significantly increase between pregnant and  control group.
availability of body language skills for philosophy and psychology teachers for the fifth literary grade from the students’ point of view
Authors: Ismail Kamal Jassim , Al-Rubaie Abdul Razzaq Mohsen
Published: August 2022

The goal of the current research is find out how much the body language skills is available in the teachers of philosophy and psychology for the fifth literary grade from the students’ point of view, as well as knowing the differences in body language skills according to the gender variant, and the specimen included (400) students male and female selected by the simple random method of the fifth literary grade in third Karkh education schools that belongs to the governorate of Baghdad divided equally by gender and the questionnaire consisted of (41) paragraphs divide to (5) fields which are (head movement, facial expressions, hand and foot movement, distance between the teacher and student, exterior look and, body movement), and the virtual validity was extracted by showing the questionnaire to a group of experts and arbitrators, then the consistency was extracted for all of the fields by using Pearson correlation coefficient whereas the total consistency coefficient  reached (0.84) as for the five fields it was (0.82, 0.77, 0.84, 0.94, 0.86) sequentially and by using fisher’s equation and Chi-square equation.
Flexural strength of heat polymerized acrylic resin repaired with different reinforcing materials
Authors: Mundada Yogita , Gajare Susheen , Jankar Ajit , Nagargoje Yogesh , Kamble Suresh , Chinchansure Pranoti , Ghuge Jayshree
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Heat cure methyl methacrylate has been the denture base material of choice for the fabrication of conventional complete dentures and transitional removable partial dentures. One of the factors that cause fracture is considered to be low resistance to impact, flexural or fatigue. However, dentures repaired with auto-polymerizing acrylic resin alone often experience a re-fracture at the repaired site. This study aimed to evaluate flexural strength of heat polymerized acrylic resin repaired with different reinforcing materials.

Methods: 48 samples were prepared and divided into four groups. 12 samples were considered as controls, and 36 were divided into 3 experimental groups.  The samples were sectioned into two halves from the middle, and were then repaired with rapid repair material, and reinforcing material. Each group was divided into 4 subgroups: unreinforced, reinforced with metal wire, metal mesh, and glass fiber. All specimens were subjected to a 3-point bending test, and the flexural strength was calculated. Results: all the reinforcement groups namely Stainless steel wire, metal mesh and glass fiber improves flexural strength of heat cured acrylic resin samples and glass fiber reinforced samples had the greatest flexural strength when compared with all other groups.
Ethnic and Racial Inequities in Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a multi-site observational study in the United States
Authors: Idossa Dame , Borno Hala T. , Wang Katarina , Pletcher Mark , Gresham Gillian , Canchola Alison J , Bell Douglas S , Matheny Michael , Schilling Lisa , Perkins Amy M , Zheng Kai , Ohno-Machado Lucila , Kim Jihoon , Soohoo Spencer L , Meeker Daniella , Gomez Scarlett
Published: August 2022

Introduction

The total impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on cancer screenings and diagnostic procedures by race and ethnicity has not yet been fully characterized.

Methods

In this study, we compared the ethnic and racial differences in cancer screening for breast, colon, and prostate cancer and compared them to population-level SARS-CoV2 infection rates in the United States between January 2019 and January 2021.

Results

A significant reduction in all screening activities was observed between March and May of 2020, with the largest relative decline in April during the initial SARS-CoV2 surge. In that month, screening mammography declined by 80% overall, with the relative largest decline among Black individuals (90%). A higher proportion of Black individuals received diagnostic mammography in April 2020. However, between June 2020 and January 2021, there was a relative increase in diagnostic mammograms observed across all groups. There was also a relative reduction in colon cancer screening, with the largest decline in April 2020 among Black individuals (75%). The largest relative reduction in PSA screening was in Hispanic individuals (66%). During the examined study period, surgical resections for breast, colon, and prostate resections were reduced and remained lower than baseline through 2020. The reduction in breast, colon, and prostate cancer screening coincided with the first surge of the SARS-CoV2 infections, but not with the second. There was a small reduction in breast and colon cancer screening with the third surge.

Conclusions

Differential inequities in cancer screening and diagnoses were observed by race and ethnicity and corresponded primarily to the initial surge of SARS-CoV2.
Noi agenți bacterieni de control biologic al insectelor dăunătoare in Republica Moldova
Authors:   Institutul de Zoologie, Republica Moldova, Moldovan Anna , Toderaș Ion ,   Institutul de Zoologie, Republica Moldova, Munteanu-Molotievskiy Natalia ,   Institutul de Zoologie, Republica Moldova
Published: August 2022

Modern agriculture faces numerous problems, many of which are caused by the excessive use of synthetic pesticides to control pests. Development of a sustainable agriculture system is a priority for the Republic of Moldova, the main objectives being food security, protection of environment, support the competitiveness of local farmers on national and international market. Biological control proved to be a successful approach to the sustainable management of harmful insects. Thus, it is necessary to make continuous efforts to address the demand of business and national economy in environmentally friendly pesticide products. This study aimed to highlight new agents for biological control of insect pests based on local Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains. Highlighted strains show promising results having a high insecticidal activity against lepidopteran (Lymantria dispar, Cydia pomonella and Archips rosana) and coleopteran (Neocoenorhinidius pauxillus, Phyllobius oblongus and Sitona lineatus) pest species. It therefore will allow local production of biopesticides, which will significantly reduce the final cost of the product, making it more accessible to farmers. Use of local Bt strains will also help avoid the ecological risks associated with the introduction of new organisms into ecosystems.
Fertilitatea și mortalitatea claselor de varstă ale speciei Microtus arvalis (Rodentia, Cricetidae)
Authors:   Institutul de Zoologie, Republica Moldova, Sîtnic Veaceslav
Published: August 2022

The present paper analyses fertility and mortality of age classes of two species of microtine. The dominant number of the female population and the increase of the period of reproduction represents a strategic peculiarity of reproduction. It has been explained the importance of different age groups in regulating the number of population. The year adverse conditions prevail, the number of individuals of the current year increases to maintain the number of population, while the year optimal conditions prevail, the number of individuals that wintered increases. A primary adaptive importance is the instability of the reproductive cycle which contributes to the survival of the potential producers in a short period of time and leads to their increase in number under favourable conditions. The maximal offspring is recorded only in physiologically mature individuals for whom the growth ended. Reproduction, which is mainly charactersitc of younger individuals, represents an adaptation in adverse conditions.
Percepciones acerca de la distracción educativa en estudiantes de una universidad de Arequipa
Authors: Otazú López Angela María , Mayta Alcahuamán Carolina Miluzca , Cavero Goyeneche Juan Carlos , Martínez Montoya Verónica
Published: August 2022

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo describir las percepciones que tienen los estudiantes acerca de la distracción educativa y el impacto en su aprendizaje. Presenta un enfoque de tipo cualitativo, alcance descriptivo y diseño fenomenológico. La población está conformada por 20 estudiantes de la carrera de psicología a quienes se les aplicó una entrevista semi estructurada. Los resultados muestran que los distractores educativos están presentes durante y después de las horas de clase; la interacción familiar, la estabilidad emocional del estudiante, la metodología del docente y el uso de recursos tecnológicos juegan un papel primordial en el aprendizaje del estudiante.
Residual effect of some tree species on soil productivity and fertility in North-West Alluvial plain in Bihar
Authors: Das D. , Ali M. , Mandal M. , Kumar Rajeev
Published: August 2022

An attempt was made to study the productivity and fertility of cropped marginal lands as influenced by residual effect of some tree species. A field experiment was carried out in split-plot design with 15 treatment combinations comprising four tree species viz., Leucaena leucocephala, Sesbania grandiflora, Wendlandia exserta, Eucalyptus tereticornis and control (open) in main plot and three crops viz., Wheat, Mustard and Maize in sub-plots with three replications. The tree species were felled after 8 years of their plantation and then three crops were grown for judging the residual effect of tree species. Considerable variation in biomass of components for different tree species was noticed. A positive residual effect of all the tree species on crop yield was recorded and the increase in yield was in between 10-31% more as compared to control. Electrical conductivity and pH were lower under L. leucocephala and decreased from 0.81 to 0.43 dSm-1 and 8.6 to 7.8, respectively. Available N, P2O5, K2O and organic carbon were also noted relatively high with L. leucocephala followed by S. grandiflora. This study infers that tree species are effective in bringing about improvement in fertility and productivity of the soil.
Bifurcation of the cystic duct – A rare reverse “Y” anomaly encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Authors: Khan Irfan , prasad vijay , singh Varun
Published: August 2022

Cystic duct anatomy has been quite variable in its presentation, but duplication and bifurcation of the cystic duct draining a single gall bladder is an extremely rare scenario. We present a case of reverse “Y” anomaly of the cystic duct in a 47-year-old male who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Only a single case of a reverse “Y” cystic duct anomaly was found to be reported in the English literature which was an incidental finding intra-operatively.(1) Anatomical variations being rare are often missed during pre-operative imaging. Careful dissection while delineating the anatomy and proceeding with caution during every laparoscopic cholecystectomy is ideal to avoid ductal injury.
Management of hypodysfibrinogenemia presenting multiple episodes of internal and external bleeding: a case report
Authors: Sattoju Nithish , Maram Anvesh , Abbagoni Rishitha , Ganapaka Sai , Anneboina Vydhika
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND
Fibrinogen, major factor of clotting, can impact the bleeding issues clinically precipitating uncontrolled bleeding which is to be managed with plasma transfusion. If its levels or functioning is altered it results in fibrinogen disorders of which Hypo-, Dys-, Hypodys-fibrinogenemia are the three major types.
MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY
A single patient of hypodysfibrinogenemia, rarest of its type, presented with multiple episodes of internal & external bleeding and diagnosed with SDH secondary to hypodys-. Due to uncontrolled bleeding, the patient is operative for 2 times and is managed with plasma transfusion.
In post-operative period the patient is transfused with Fresh Frozen Plasma and Cryoprecipitate to manage bleeding episodes.
RESULTS & CONCLUSION
Upon transfusing FFP once every 3 or 4 days, the bleeding is seen within 24 hrs and recurrence of SDH is seen thrice within a time period of 28 days. On transfusion of CRYO the bleeding is not seen for 61 days and even the CT-scan shown reversal of SDH.
CRYO can manage bleeding episodes very efficiently in hypodysfibrinogenemia than FFP. However, the evidence provided here is of single patient and is not enough to justify the above proof, but may help in deciding the therapeutic regimen in treating hypodysfibrinogenemia.
Management of heart failure in 2022-An update
Authors: Singh Alok , Pandey Ratna
Published: August 2022

Heart failure is the final common pathway for many diseases that affect the cardiovascular system, if left untreated in the early course of disease. The lifetime risk for developing heart failure is about 20%. Increasing prevalence of cardiac risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia, as well as improved survival of patients with acute cardiovascular diseases have resulted in HF becoming a major public health problem, across the world. A rough estimate on the community-level prevalence of HF in the adult population in India is about 1 %. In this article risk factors, pathophysiological basis, classification and treatment of chronic heart failure are reviewed.
Liza Gashi’s Emphasis on Ethics Within the Kosovo Government
Authors:   University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, Jim Schnell
Published: August 2022

This article describes ethical dimensions within the work of Ms. Liza Gashi, Deputy Minister of the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora. This includes a specific focus on nation branding and issues having to do with diaspora diplomacy. The Public Relations Society of America’s Public Relations Code of Ethics and Sherry Baker and David Martinson’s T.A.R.E.S. framework are two examples of such ethical aspects. It emphasizes being truthful, authentic, respectful, equitable, and socially responsible. Her functioning within the larger context of the foundations for the Republic of Kosovo and its 2008 declaration of independence is described. The content analysis methodology corresponds with the clarity of results.
Assessing the Digital Transformation Maturity of Motherboard Industry: A Fuzzy AHP Approach
Authors:   Department of Business Management, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan, Chang Ya Ting , Chen Ming Kuen ,   Department of Business Management, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan, Wu Chung-Min ,   Department of Business Management, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan, Wang Hsin Yu ,   Department of Business Management, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
Published: August 2022

The coronavirus disease-19 pandemic and the impact of Sino-US trade have accelerated and intensified changes in consumer behavior and promoted the motherboard industry’s digital transformation. However, before entering the implementation stage of digital transformation, enterprises need to examine their readiness. Therefore, we hope to provide a reference for the motherboard industry in the implementation stage of digital transformation in the face of fast-changing market demands by constructing a digital transformation maturity assessment scale. Previously, maturity assessments were performed for manufacturing and smart manufacturing. The digital transformation maturity assessment of the motherboard industry lacks rigorous research in relevant literature. Therefore, this study uses the current state of the motherboard industry to assess its digital transformation maturity and uses the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and expert interviews to summarize and analyze the assessment mode of the digital transformation maturity of the motherboard industry. By analyzing digital transformation maturity and using an objective assessment scale, we can understand the current state of operations and set the right direction. This enables enterprises to obtain maximum benefits with limited resources when facing rapid changes in consumer behavior. We further show the implications of the industry’s operations, and finally, provide practical recommendations and conclusions.
Hybrid Facial Expression Recognition (FER2013) Model for Real-Time Emotion Classification and Prediction
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria, Ozioma Collins Oguine , Kanyifeechukwu Jane Oguine ,   Department of Computer Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria, Hashim Ibrahim Bisallah ,   Department of Computer Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria, Daniel Ofuani ,   Department of Computer Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Published: August 2022

Facial expression recognition is a vital research topic in most fields ranging from artificial intelligence and gaming to human–computer interaction (HCI) and psychology. This paper proposes a hybrid model for facial expression recognition, which comprises a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) and a Haar Cascade deep learning architecture. The objective is to classify real-time and digital facial images into one of the seven facial emotion categories considered. The DCNN employed in this research has more convolutional layers, ReLU activation functions, and multiple kernels to enhance filtering depth and facial feature extraction. In addition, a Haar Cascade model was also mutually used to detect facial features in real-time images and video frames. Grayscale images from the Kaggle repository (FER-2013) and then exploited graphics processing unit (GPU) computation to expedite the training and validation process. Pre-processing and data augmentation techniques are applied to improve training efficiency and classification performance. The experimental results show a significantly improved classification performance compared to state-of-the-art (SoTA) experiments and research. Also, compared to other conventional models, this paper validates that the proposed architecture is superior in classification performance with an improvement of up to 6%, totaling up to 70% accuracy, and with less execution time of 2,098.8 s.
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Septic Embolism Secondary to Staphylococcus lugdunensis Bacteremia without Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report
Authors: Nguyen Anthony Vinh Phuc , Daly Samuel Richard , Liang Buqing , Lesley Walter Scherbaum
Published: August 2022

A cerebral large vessel occlusion due to septic embolism with resultant stroke is a known complication of infective endocarditis and can cause severe neurologic disability. However, septic embolism rarely occurs in the absence of infective endocarditis, and emboli due to different organisms may behave differently. As such, it is important to recognize the different pathogens that can cause septic embolism resulting in cerebral large vessel occlusion and to have data on successful treatments. We describe here a case of mechanical thrombectomy for septic embolism secondary to Staphylococcus lugdunensis bacteremia without infective endocarditis.
HUBUNGAN ASUPAN ZAT BESI (FE), RIWAYAT MPASI DENGAN STATUS GIZI BB/U PADA BALITA USIA 12-59 BULAN
Authors: Aida Mudrika Syaugi  , Isti Istianah
Published: August 2022

Terjadinya kekurangan status gizi pada awal kehidupan akan berdampak terhadap kehidupan selanjutnya seperti pertumbuhan  terhambat, bblr, daya tahan tubuh rendah dan resiko meninggal dunia. Salah satu faktornya adalah kekurangan zat besi, yang dapat mengganggu pertumbuhan yang menyebabkan anak menjadi gizi kurang dan meningkatkan risiko diare dan infeksi saluran nafas. MPASI dini maupun terlambat akan menyebabkan bayi rentan mengalami penyakit infeksi, alergi, kekurangan gizi.  Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan antara asupan zat besi dan riwayat MPASI dengan status gizi BB/U pada balita. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 122 balita dan respondennya adalah ibu yang memiliki balita berusia 12-59 bulan. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat (menggunakan uji chi square p: 0,05). Balita yang mengalami gizi kurang sebanyak 25 balita (20,5%) dan balita dengan status gizi normal sebanyak 97 (79,5%). Kesimpulan dari data ini adalah adanya hubungan yang bermakna antara riwayat MPASI dengan status gizi BB/U pada balita usia 12-59 bulan di Puskesmas Jatiluhur Bekasi.
HUBUNGAN STATUS GRAVIDA TERHADAP TINGKAT KEPARAHAN MUAL DAN MUNTAH PADA IBU HAMIL
Authors: Qonita Fauziah  , Puji Astuti Wiratmo  , Aan Sutandi
Published: August 2022

Mual dan muntah saat kehamilan merupakan hal wajar pada kehamilan usia muda. Salah satu factor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya mual dan muntah saat kehamilan adalah status gravida. Sekitar 60 - 80% mual dan muntah terjadi pada primigravida dan 40-60% pada multigravida.. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan status gravida  terhadap  tingkat keparahan mual dan muntah pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Kecamatan Ciracas Jakarta Timur dengan menggunakan desain deskriptif korelasi sederhana. Analisa data menggunakan metode Spearman Rank dengan responden 56 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara status gravida terhadap tingkat keparahan mual muntah pada kehamilan dengan nilai korelasi (r = 0,469) dan p-value sebesar 0,000 (p-value <0,05). Status gravida dapat menjadi salah satu faktor tingkat keparahan mual dan muntah. Pada primigravida, merupakan adaptasi baru dengan adanya perubahan fisiologis dan perubahan hormon kehamilan. Sedangkan ibu multigravida telah mengalami pengalaman perubahan kondisi hormonal sehingga mempunyai pengalaman mengatasi tingkat keparahan mual dan muntah terkait kehamilan.
PEMBELAJARAN HYBRID LEARNING SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN DI SEKOLAN DASAR PADA MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Dewi Ni Putu Candra Prastya , Windayani Ni Luh Ika
Published: August 2022

The implementation of distance learning (PJJ) which has been carried out online from the beginning of the pandemic to the present, is feared to have a negative effect on the psychosocial aspects of students, so there is a need for changes related to online learning techniques which were previously purely in the network so that a combination of offline learning is carried out (outside the network). ) or offline (face to face). This combination is found in the Hybrid Learning model. Hybrid learning itself combines face-to-face learning activities with computer and internet technology-based learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of hybrid learning in elementary schools. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by interviewing 10 elementary school teachers in the city or in the village in Bali and 3 elementary school students in Bali. The results showed that both teachers and students were very happy with hybrid learning because in addition to making it easier for teachers to teach, it also gave students enthusiasm for learning because students had the opportunity to interact directly with either the teacher or with their friends.Keywords: Hybrid Learning, Online Learning, Offline Learning
Tradisi Ngeningang Raga saat Tumpek Kuningan Di Desa Adat Kebonjero Desa Munduktemu Kecamatan Pupuan Kabupaten Tabanan (Perspektif Teologi Hindu)
Authors: Surpa Adisastra I Nyoman , Diantary Yunitha Asri
Published: August 2022

Ngeningang raga saat Tumpek Kuningan yang dilaksanakan oleh Desa Adat Kebonjero merupakan tradisi yang mengedepankan nilai-nilai kejujuran dan komitmen sebagai manusia. Terlebih sebagai manusia yang beragama, tradisi ini menjadi momentum berserah dan pasrah di bawah kemahakuasaan Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. Di sisi lain, dalam hubungannya dengan Dharma Agama dan Dharma Negara, tradisi ini menjadi bagian dari upaya penyadaran masyarakat untuk patuh dan taat kepada aturan-aturan agama dan negara. Tradisi Ngeningang raga dengan latar belakang sejarahnya dan kemuliaan niat pelaksanaannya perlu dilestarikan untuk kedepannya. Walaupun tradisi ini cukup sederhana, namun tidak mengurangi makna yang diwariskan oleh leluhur. Keharmonisan dalam masyarakat merupakan kunci dalam kesejahteraan dan kebahagiaan yang diharapkan terwujud, baik oleh agama maupun negara.
Nilai Agama Hindu Pada Lirik Lagu Band Subkultur Metal Rudra: Hymns from The Blazing Chariot
Authors: Pramiswara I gusti agung ngurah agung Yudha
Published: August 2022

Hindu sebagai sebuah agama memiliki konsep filosofis maupun teologis yang digunakan sebagai sebuah panduan kehidupan (way of life) bagi umat hindu di seluruh dunia. Nilai-nilai tersebut tersurat dan tersirat dalam berbagai bentuk literasi yang digubah oleh para rsi yang merupakan orang yang telah tercerahkan dan telah diwariskan dan diajarkan serta diterapkan secara turun temurun. Nilai-Nilai atau konsepsi kehidupan Hindu ini seringkali tidak tersampaikan dengan baik, terlebih pada era disrupsi saat ini dimana massive-nya perkembangan teknologi dan globalisasi membuat orang semakin enggan untuk membaca dan mempelajari nilai-nilai kehidupan atau way of life dari ajaran agama Hindu melalui Bhagawadgita. Melalui lagu yang berjudul “Hymns From The Blazing Chariot” dari band Rudra nilai-nilai agama Hindu di dalam Bhagavand Gita lebih mudah diserap terutama oleh kaum muda. Nilai-nilai Ketuhanan dalam agama Hindu disampaikan atau dikomunikasikan melalui lirik lagu, dimana di dalam lirik lagu tersebut disampaikan pula sloka-sloka yang mendukung pernyataan dalam lirik lagu tersebut. Nilai-nilai agama hindu mengenai pencerahan akan Atman yang mejatinya adalah bagian dari Brahman dan tidak akan dapat dimusnahkan dengan menggunakan apapun terpampang dengan jelas secara eksplisit.Kata Kunci: Bhagavand Gita, Nilai agama Hindu, Subkultur Metal, Vedic Metal
Self-efficacy and Self-esteem as Determinants of Students’ Interest in Introductory Technology in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: OKAFOR Lucy N. , NWİKPO Mary N. , ANİEROBİ Elizabeth I. , . ONWUKA Chinazor C
Published: August 2022

Despite the importance of introductory technology as vocational subjects and the basis of STEM education, students’ interest in the subject is not encouraging as many students have erroneous conception of the subject. Given this situation, this study investigated the self-esteem and self-efficacy as determinants of students’ interest introductory technology. Anchored on social cognitive theory, the study adopted a factorial design and 2-Way analysis of variance as design and statistical tool to examine the effects of self-esteem and self-efficacy on students’ interests in Introductory Technology. The sample of this study consist of 478 junior secondary II students (221 males, 257 females) whose ages ranged from 11 to 15yrs with a mean age of 12.50years and standard deviation of 1.20. Multi-stage sampling method was used in selecting the sample for the study. Data were collected with Interest Scale, Index of self-esteem scale and Self-efficacy scale. The result revealed that the observed mean difference in the students’ interest in Introductory Technology among students with high and low self-esteem was significant at F(3, 478) = 15.9, p < .05. Also, the mean difference in the students’ interest in Introductory Technology among students with high and low self-efficacy was significant at F(3, 478) = 12.0, p < .05. Equally findings revealed that there is interaction effect between self-esteem and self-efficacy on students’ interest in Introductory Technology at F(3, 478) = 7.5, p < .05. Findings imply that that self-esteem and self-efficacy impacted students’ interest in introductory technology subject. It is recommended that school management consider adoption of extra-curricular activities aimed at improving social skill competence of students to enhance students’ self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Management Lessons from the Epics of Hindu Mythology: A Case on the Mahabharat
Authors: Rath Prof. Sujata , Mishra Dr. Ashamayee
Published: August 2022

One of the oldest and most famous epics of Hindu mythology ever written is the Mahabharata. It centers on the complex feelings and familial ties that led to the conflict between the Kauravas and Pandavas over who would rule Hastinapur. It is the world's longest epic poem, with 100,000 lines, and it was written in the 4th century BCE or earlier, which is astounding and says a lot about this epic. The epic is also rich in moral and ethical lessons that may encourage and instruct today's kids to pursue their goals in a morally upright manner. Numerous occurrences in the epic have the potential to improve and enrich how individuals and organisations operate. We hope to share some strategic stories and happenings with you through this post so you can go up the success and prosperity ladder in your own life.
Syntaktisk komplexitet i inlärarsvenska: en jämförelse mellan finska universitets-studenters muntliga och skriftliga produktion på två olika färdighetsnivåer
Authors: Mäkilä Mari
Published: August 2022

This study examines how proficiency level affects syntactic complexity in written and spoken L2 Swedish. Spoken production can be more challenging for learners at lower proficiency levels due to the limited resources for processing the target language (Skehan 1998), whereas the possibility for more extensive planning during the writing process enables the production of syntactically complex structures in writing (Skehan & Foster 2012, Tavakoli 2014). Automaticity at higher proficiency levels reduces the cognitive load that the spoken production imposes on learners and facilitates the production of complex structures in speech (Leonard & Shea 2017). However, few studies have directly compared complexity in written and spoken L2 production, and earlier studies have resulted in contradictory results (Kuiken & Vedder 2012b:364–365). The data in this study consist of monologues and essays produced by 31 Finnish university students. Some subjects study Scandinavian languages as their major, while others take part in a Swedish course at the Centre for Language and Communication Studies. The analysis is based on surface-level complexity measures, such as the mean length of production units and the dependent clause ratio. The results show that proficiency plays an important role especially in spoken production and, therefore, also in the differences between written and spoken production. At the lower proficiency level, written production is significantly more complex when it comes to the mean length of T- and AS-units, the dependent clause ratio, and the ratio of dependent clauses with a sentence adverbial. Surprisingly, the mean clause length shows higher complexity in speech at the lower proficiency level. At the higher proficiency level, there are no statistically significant differences between the modalities. These results indicate that the cognitively more demanding task of producing L2 speech can lead to the use of simple structures at the lower proficiency level, resulting in a greater difference between written and spoken complexity. The learners at the higher proficiency level seem to be able to produce complex structures also in the spoken mode, and therefore, there are no significant differences between written and spoken complexity at this level.
The Dynamic Volatilities and Correlations between German Stock Market Indices and Commodities: Evidence from Wavelet and MGARCH-DCC Approaches
Authors: Abdullah Ahmad Monir , Abdullah Maizatulakma , Jaafar Romlah
Published: August 2022

This research investigates the possibilities of diversifying Islamic and conventional stock indices in the German stock market with other commodities, such as crude oil, Bitcoin, and gold. The EUR/USD exchange rate was selected as the robustness test. Our assessment, which was established based on the vector error correction model, reveals that crude oil and German conventional stock index returns have a greater impact on the other variables under consideration. Based on the MGARCH-DCC method, our results indicate that Bitcoin has the least correlation with most variables under consideration, which benefits portfolio diversification. Bitcoin has been exceptionally volatile over the last eight years; therefore, investors would benefit more from including EUR/USD or gold in their portfolio than Bitcoin. According to continuous wavelet transforms (CWT) analysis, the holding period between German stock indices and gold should not be shorter than 128 days because the correlation is exceptionally high within that period.
Distribution, Growth Habit and Morphological Characteristics of Piper Borneense N.E.Br. Varieties in Sarawak, Malaysia
Authors: Lepun Philip , Robin Tunung , Alan Ribka
Published: August 2022

Preserving and documenting ethnobotanical knowledge and plant use practices by ethnic groups is an urgent responsibility. This study aims to determine and document the ecological requirements and the distribution of Piper borneense varieties, their growth habits, and their morphological characteristics. This study was conducted in Belaga, Tatau and Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. The plant samples were collected, Global Positioning System (GPS) readings and ecological conditions were recorded, and plant samples were analysed. Three different varieties were identified, and variety 1 was found to be widespread in the study area. The distribution of Piper species variety was greatly influenced by human activities and natural factors, while the growth habit was greatly influenced by soil's organic substrate, light intensity and soil moisture. Changes to forest environment area need to be monitored so that the growth of wild piper community and its growth habits are easily understood for sustainable forest management.
A Study on Digital Marketing and Its Types: A Deep Review of Pros and Cons
Authors: R. Angel Rosario  , Roshini R.  , Vidhya Pillai
Published: August 2022

Digital marketing is one of the new trendy terms that is used in recent days. Digital marketing can be defined as marketing products or services to a group of targeted consumers to improve the market share of the business with the help of electronic devices. Digital marketing was used in 1970 and it developed in 2000, it was the period when there was a shift from traditional marketing to digital marketing.  The study was done with the help of secondary data. Various literature and web sources were used to do a deep study on digital marketing and its types. Reports, case studies, research papers, articles, newspaper articles, and websites have been used. The reason behind this research paper is to have a complete understanding of digital marketing types and its pros and cons.