bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of immunization session practices in primary health care centers in Al‑Najaf province
Authors: Ali Qanbar Mustafa , Kadhim Jasim Alaa , Mahmood Abdulkareem A.
Published: August 2023

Immunization has played a vital role in improving global health by reducing the transmission of infectious diseases. To ensure the successful implementation of immunization programs, it is crucial to thoroughly examine various elements within the Primary Health Care Centers, including immunization session management, cold‑chain and logistics management, supervision, and reporting. The study aims to assess the immunization session practices in selected primary healthcare centers in Al‑Najaf governorate. A descriptive cross‑sectional study was conducted at 26 primary healthcare centers, selected using simple random sampling, across six districts in Najaf governorate. A total of 143 healthcare workers, comprising 122 vaccinators and 21 doctors, were included in the study. Questionnaires were utilized to assess immunization session practices. Data collection commenced on December 2, 2022, and concluded on March 2, 2023. Immunization session practices were evaluated as having poor vaccine and diluent management, fair cold chain management, communication with clients and caregivers, vaccine preparation and administration practices, and waste management practices. However, immunization session equipment availability, as well as card review and registration during immunization, received good evaluations. The overall assessment of immunization session practices was determined to be fair. In addition, the study identified significant associations between immunization practices and the number of non‑vaccinators working in the immunization unit (P=0.035), and the average number of daily vaccine recipients in primary healthcare centers (P=0.046). The immunization session practices achieved a fair level of assessment, The increased number of daily visitors to the immunization unit and the number of health workers who are non‑vaccinator in the unit affected negatively the immunization session practices.
Empirical Findings on Associations Between Anxiety, Depression, and Congenital Heart Disease in Adults – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Abdullah Hani , Beckmann Jürgen , Andonian-Dierks Caroline
Published: August 2023

Introduction:

Research on emotional distress in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) has raised concerns about its effects on quality of life (QOL) and future health risks. This study aims to identify the relationship between anxiety and/or depressive symptoms and congenital heart disease (CHD) in adults. It further explores the effect of depressive symptoms on QOL in ACHD.

Methods:

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature was performed following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, SAGE Journals, JSTOR, and ScienceDirect databases were also explored within this study. The data extraction was executed considering the aim of the study, study population (CHD patients 18 years or above), standardized measures to diagnose anxiety and depression. The pooled correlation coefficients (with 95% confidence interval [CI]) between symptoms of anxiety or depression and CHD in adults were estimated using R software. Potential heterogeneity was analyzed using meta-regression. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots, Egger's and rank test.

Results:

A total of 21 studies were selected for the systematic review. Fifteen studies, with a total of 16,079 participants, were included into the meta-analysis. Included studies show different study designs such as cohort, cross-sectional, case-control, and experimental design. The systematic review revealed heterogeneous results on anxiety or depressive symptoms in ACHD and their effect on QOL in ACHD. The pooled correlation coefficient between anxiety symptoms and CHD was 0.22 (95% CI: 0.00–0.43). Considering depressive symptoms and CHD, the pooled correlation coefficient was 0.04 (95% CI: -0.18–0.26). The pooled correlation coefficient between depressive symptoms and QOL in ACHD was 0.20 (95% CI: -0.49–0.10). Meta-regression analysis showed that the presence of depressive and anxiety symptoms, increasing age and the application of cross-sectional study design may have an important impact on the observed correlations.

Conclusion:

The present study confirms that anxiety is significantly associated with negative health outcomes in ACHD. Depression was not significantly associated with negative health outcomes in ACHD. The findings emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to cardiac care in which psychosocial support is an integral component in order to effectively enhance QOL and cardiovascular health in ACHD.
College Students' Awareness of the Epidemic and Their Mental Health during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Authors: Fang Min , Han Tuo , Wang Jiajia , Li Honghong , Li Zhile , Zhou Jing
Published: August 2023

Objective:

The objective of the study is to investigate awareness of COVID-19 and the psychological health of college students who were quarantined in dormitories due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and to provide guidance for schools and education departments when publicizing remoting knowledge of epidemic prevention and control and providing psychological counseling for students.

Subjects and Methods:

From January 9 to 12, 2022, 780 questionnaires, asking about transmission routes and protective measures against COVID-19, were collected from college students who were quarantined in the dormitory of Yan'an University due to the impact of the epidemic. Moreover, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scale were used to evaluate college students' stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality.

Results:

(1) The awareness level and knowledge of epidemic prevention and control among college students from different degree courses were equivalent. College students with urban household residency had a higher awareness of epidemic prevention and control than those living in rural areas. (2) Among the 780 college students, 170 (21.79%) felt stressed; 194 (24.87%) were anxious; 150 (19.23%) people showed depression. (3) Correlation analysis found: (1) Family background: Students with urban household residency are more likely to experience depression (r = −0.090, P < 0.05). (2) Learning status: Anxiety and depression are related to academic performance (r = 0.081, 0.121, P < 0.05). (3) Daily schedule: Sleep quality and schedule are associated with stress, anxiety, and depression (r-sleep = 0.196, 0.204, 0.226, P < 0.05; r-rest = 0.491, 0.458, 0.431, P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

During the COVID-19 epidemic, college students who were isolated in dormitories had different perceptions of the epidemic due to their different family backgrounds. At the same time, psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression in the isolation period were related to family background, study status, and daily work and rest patterns.
Effectiveness of the use of clickers versus group discussion in learning by undergraduate medical students
Authors: Iti Jannatbi L. , Kadeangadi Deepti M.
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND:

The evolution of Medical learning shows the incorporation of modern technology in teaching, learning, assessment, and medical practice. Clickers are easy to use, and provide instantaneous feedback on the student’s comprehension of the information given. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of clickers in undergraduate medical students’ learning by comparing clickers’ scores with group discussion scores.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional comparative study with cross-over design was conducted for 6 months on 80 students of Phase III Part I MBBS. After an interactive lecture on diarrhea with a community medicine perspective, the students were divided into two groups, A and B, each consisting of 40 students. Group B students were further divided into five subgroups of eight students each. Group A students were assessed with clickers, Group B with group discussion and the cross-over done after 2 weeks. A questionnaire was used to assess the perceptions of the students on the use of clickers. Academic performance scores of the students were compared within the groups at different times (i.e. immediately after the interactive lecture and after 1st week and 2nd weeks) and between the two main groups. Data analysis was performed using SPSS. Mean and standard deviations were calculated for quantitative variables, whereas categorical data was presented as frequencies and proportions. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis technique.

RESULTS:

The mean age of students was 20.4 (SD=0.6) years. The mean scores for the students using clickers were significantly higher than the mean scores for the students using group discussion. Most of the students (78.8%) either agreed or strongly agreed that the “clickers were easy to use.”

CONCLUSION:

The study concluded that the academic performance of medical undergraduate students using clickers was better than the performance of the students using group discussions.
Application of sharia childbirth innovation model in Indonesia: Perspective of midwives and staff of the Islamic Service Unit
Authors: Suryani Lilis , Kamil Hajjul , Hasanuddin Hasanuddin , Yahya Mustanir , Sulastri Sulastri , Agustina Agustina , Hamzah Safnita , Ramadhan Nurlaila
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND:

The implementation of Sharia Model Childbirth (SMC) is in accordance with Fatwa Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) no l07/DSN-MUI/X/2016 on the practice of sharia principles in health services. Sharia services in hospitals are general. This SMC innovation is specific and comprehensive, covering prenatal, delivery and postnatal. This model was implemented in 2017 but has never been qualitatively evaluated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the application of SMC in the maternity services from the perspective of midwives and staff of the Islamic service unit.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Applied qualitative research was conducted from 5 December 2021 to 31 January 2022. In-person in-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured interview guidelines. Informants were taken from the midwives of the maternity room and the Islamic service installation until a fair saturation of data was achieved. Observational and documentation were conducted for the validity of the data. The data were analyzed thematically and presented in themes and sub-themes.

RESULTS:

The results of the study were on the work procedures implemented, and the obstacles and shortcomings found. Most of the procedures and accompanying regulations had been implemented. Participants revealed obstacles and shortcomings in this innovative program. The major obstacle found was that the patient’s right to choose a female medical officer was not fulfilled because of the type of teaching hospital it was and the lack of female medical staff. The shortcomings were in the reading of prayers and remembrances, the understanding of the contents of the manual, and the design of the delivery room, which did not maintain privacy.

CONCLUSION:

Overall, SMC is being implemented, but there are obstacles and shortcomings in the implementation. Solutions and regulations in sharia services should urgently be found and enforced. The deficiencies in this innovative program must be corrected immediately.
Management of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine-induced cutaneous complications: A comprehensive literature review
Authors: Bin Rubaian Nouf F. , Aljalfan Abdullah A. , Almuhaidib Serene R.
Published: August 2023

Despite the numerous reports of cutaneous manifestations associated with vaccines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and cutaneous side effects remains unevaluated. In this review, we examine these manifestations and their management. Reported dermatoses included injection-site reaction (early and delayed), type I allergic reaction, morbilliform eruption, pityriasis rosea, Sweet syndrome, lichen planus, psoriasis, herpes zoster reactivation, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The most common COVID-19 vaccination-related cutaneous manifestations are delayed local reactions, approximately 66% of which are associated with the Moderna vaccine, and 33% with the Pfizer vaccine. Aside from mild injection-site reactions, severe reactions include anaphylaxis and TEN. Most reactions, except for Stevens-Johnson syndrome and anaphylaxis, though unpredictable and unpreventable are mild and can be treated symptomatically. Findings from this review should allow primary care physicians and dermatologists to reach faster diagnosis and initiate prompt intervention.
Brief tele-mindfulness-based intervention: A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Authors: AlQarni Amani M. , Elfaki Abdulaziz , Abdel Wahab Moataza M. , Aljehani Yasser , Alkhunaizi Auday A. , Alex Johnson , Othman Sharifa A. , Amer Fatma H. , Alghamdi Faisal A. , Alissa Khalid A.
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has proven to be detrimental to the psychological well-being of healthcare providers (HCP). This study was a psychological intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic to check extent to which brief mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) affect psychological well-being, resilience, and anxiety of HCPs.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A randomized trial study conducted from July to August 2020. One hundred and forty-seven COVID-19 frontline HCPs were randomized to a 2-week virtual intervention with a brief MBI or a PMR. Pre- and postintervention assessments were done using the State-Trait Anxiety–20-Item Scale, the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale-10, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index.

RESULTS:

The final sample included 125 HCPs (64 in BMI group and 61 in PMR group) who completed pre- and post-intervention assessment. The results showed a significant improvement in the psychological well-being and reduction of the state anxiety of the two groups, but not in the trait anxiety or resiliency. Improvement was more in the group’s brief MBI (81.3%) than in the group’s PMR (51.8%) (P = 0.0001), concerning psychological well-being.

CONCLUSION:

Both the brief MBI and PMR improved the psychological well-being and reduced the anxiety of frontline healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic with a slightly better improvement in the brief MBI.
Control issues, artificial neural network (ANN) for acrobot system
Authors: Danh Nguyen
Published: August 2023

Acrobot is a robotic system with several levels of operational states investigated by the author. Due to the limited nature of the investigation under certain ideal conditions, designers have to create some algorithms that control the system most appropriately in a given working environment. In this paper, the author proposed the problem of designing, modeling and controlling an acrobot system, including ANN. Mathematical models, Simulink are also presented in a specific way. Simulation parameters have been adjusted to be the most suitable and intuitive. Based on the simulation data, the performance analysis of the system becomes more accurate. Above suggestions are intended to serve vocational education and scientific research. ANN is the most intelligent control method currently added in this paper to firmly confirm its effectiveness in all problems. Proposing control strategies for different models is also applied by the author.
A polynomial invariant for veering triangulations
Authors: Landry Michael P. , Minsky Yair N. , Taylor Samuel J.
Published: August 2023

We introduce a polynomial invariant

V_\tau \in \mathbb{Z}[H_1(M)/\text{torsion}]

associated to a veering triangulation

\tau

of a

3

-manifold

M

. In the special case where the triangulation is layered, i.e. comes from a fibration,

V_\tau

recovers the Teichmüller polynomial of the fibered face canonically associated to

\tau

. Via Dehn filling, this gives a combinatorial description of the Teichmüller polynomial for any hyperbolic fibered

3

-manifold.

For a general veering triangulation

\tau

, we show that the surfaces carried by

\tau

determine a cone in homology that is dual to its cone of positive closed transversals. Moreover, we prove that this is
equal
to the cone over a (generally non-fibered) face of the Thurston norm ball, and that

\tau

computes the norm on this cone in a precise sense. We also give a combinatorial description of

V_\tau

in terms of the
flow graph
for

\tau

and its Perron polynomial. This perspective allows us to characterize when a veering triangulation comes from a fibration, and more generally to compute the face of the Thurston norm ball determined by

\tau

.
Volume entropy semi-norm and systolic volume semi-norm
Authors: Babenko Ivan , Sabourau Stéphane
Published: August 2023

We introduce the volume entropy semi-norm and the systolic volume semi-norm in real homology and show that they satisfy functorial properties similar to the ones of the simplicial volume. Along the way, we also establish a roughly optimal upper bound on the systolic volume of the multiples of any homology class. Finally, we prove that the volume entropy semi-norm, the systolic volume semi-norm and the simplicial volume semi-norm are equivalent in every dimension.
Filtered instanton Floer homology and the homology cobordism group
Authors: Nozaki Yuta , Sato Kouki , Taniguchi Masaki
Published: August 2023

For any

s \in [-\infty, 0]

and oriented homology 3-sphere

Y

, we introduce a homology cobordism invariant

r_s(Y)\in (0,\infty]

. The values

\{r_s(Y)\}

are included in the critical values of the

SU(2)

-Chern–Simons functional of

Y

, and we show a negative definite cobordism inequality and a connected sum formula for

r_s

. As applications, we obtain several new results on the homology cobordism group. First, we give infinitely many homology 3-spheres which cannot bound any definite 4-manifold. Next, we show that if the 1-surgery of

S^3

along a knot has the Frøyshov invariant negative, then all positive

1/n

-surgeries along the knot are linearly independent in the homology cobordism group. In another direction, we use

\{r_s\}

to define a filtration on the homology cobordism group which is parametrized by

[0,\infty]

. Moreover, we compute an approximate value of

r_s

for the hyperbolic 3-manifold obtained by

1/2

-surgery along the mirror of the knot

5_2

.
Generadores de texto e imágenes usando gramáticas libres de contexto en Aventura.js
Authors: Gómez Sergio Rodríguez
Published: August 2023

Esta lección te enseña a crear generadores de texto e imágenes usando la librería Aventura.js para el lenguaje de programación JavaScript
PERCEPÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA QUANTO À CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO FUTEBOL NA PREVENÇÃO DA OBESIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Pereira de Deus Grauciele , Octavio Barbanera Pedro
Published: August 2023

A presente pesquisa teve por objetivo verificar a percepção de professores de Educação Física quanto à contribuição do futebol na prevenção da obesidade na Educação Infantil. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, de cunho quantitativo e transversal. Foram avaliados vinte e cinco professores de Educação Física da rede pública municipal de ensino na cidade de Arinos – MG. Como instrumento foi utilizado um questionário composto por 06 questões fechadas. A partir dos dados coletados, foi realizada uma análise descritiva no programa Excel com valores percentuais. Os resultados apontaram que os casos de alunos com obesidade estão entre os 10 a 14 anos e que há uma prática favorável do futebol nas aulas de Educação Física. No entanto, percebe-se uma ausência da participação dos pais no controle e prevenção à obesidade, refletindo na qualidade de vida desses jovens. A percepção dos professores na prevenção da obesidade não está muito visível, embora a alimentação seja abordada regularmente com base na pirâmide alimentar, mas, a escola não tem nutricionistas para acompanhar e orientar a alimentação dos alunos e, além de tudo, o consumo de alimentos industrializados é bastante adotado neste ambiente pelos estudantes. A compreensão sobre a obesidade tem avançado bastante, o que tem facilitado discussões e debates que podem ser inseridos no ambiente escolar. Ao final foi possível depreender que o futebol pode interferir no peso das crianças e minimizar a puberdade precoce com problemas de saúde causados pelo sedentarismo e deficiências nutricionais.
A EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA COMO FERRAMENTA DE ENFRENTAMENTO AO BULLYING ESCOLAR
Authors: Matos Willian Souza , Bispo Rodrigues Adriana
Published: August 2023

O bullying é um problema mundial que é caracterizado por comportamento ofensivo e repetitivo. O bullying escolar é um tipo de violência que sempre ocorreu, mas somente estudado nos últimos anos. Objetiva-se Investigar como a Educação Física pode ser usada para combater bullying nas escolas. Observando a realidade escolar, é possível perceber como esta tem crescido e se tornado cada vez mais abrangente em todas as instituições educacionais e em todas as faixas etárias, tornando-se uma questão social extremamente relevante. Foi usada pesquisa exploratória, de natureza qualitativa, tendo como coleta de dados pesquisa documental e com referencial teórico de autores renomados. O bullying é um problema sério que pode afetar drasticamente a capacidade dos alunos de progredir academicamente e socialmente. É necessário um plano de intervenção abrangente que envolva toda comunidade escolar para garantir que todos os alunos possam aprender em um ambiente seguro e sem medo. O presente estudo abordou a problemática do bullying  no âmbito escolar, com o objetivo de discutir, como as aulas de Educação física podem ajudar na mudança de comportamento dos alunos e se os professores estão preparados para intervir nas ocorrências de bullying , visto que o Bullying  se apresenta de maneira distinta, as principais consequências consistemna mudança brusca do comportamento do aluno, desconcentração e perda de autoestima, além da vítima ter o desenvolvimento escolar comprometido.
INNOVATIVE NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR ECOSYSTEMS RESILIENCE, CONNECTIVITY AND CONSERVATION, IRAN
Authors: Yazdandoost Mahmood Yekeh
Published: August 2023

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as an integrated approach comprehensively provide basis of action to sustainably conserve and manage landscapes and create multi-benefits to society and living organisms, such as; biodiversity and biocultural benefits. NbS to societal challenges are adaptively planned via institutions to deliver benefits to communities. It is taking the capacity of different sectors and actors including local and indigenous people for decision-making into consideration. The result indicates practically all types of ecosystems receive benefits from NbS activities to enhance ecosystem goods and services to society and reduce societal challenges to climate change and biodiversity decline. Well-defined NbS may contribute to ecosystems resilience, connectivity and conservation, and support sustainable development goals programs. Thus, the resilient NbS that consider immediate challenges of ecosystem disconnectivity, biodiversity loss, climate impact and unsustainable development, would sustain ecosystem well-being and human health together for now and future.
MITIGATING THE CLIMATE IMPACTS OF WATER SCARCITY THROUGH ‘THE GREEN PROJECT’ IN CENTRAL INDIAN REGION, NAGPUR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Authors: Mankar Nilesh
Published: August 2023

“The Green Project” is an environment-friendly and sustainable method for achieving a clean and green environment. Based on the preliminary qualitative findings, the system will address a set of issues rising due to extreme climate induced conditions like water scarcity, increased temperatures, impact on services and availability of water without contamination and an alternative to the artificial energy. The project perfectly aligns with the mitigation expectations under the SDGs agenda including building a resilient community across service seekers and providers as well as meeting the basic rights
MICRO-REGIONAL DISPARITIES AND DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABILITY IN SINGRAULI DISTRICT (MADHYA PRADESH): A VILLAGE LEVEL STUDY
Authors: Sharma P. K. , Chouhan K. R.
Published: August 2023

Demographic variability and micro-regional disparities are two important concepts in the study of population and development. Demographic variability refers to changes in the size, structure, and composition of a population over time, which are influenced by birth and death rates, migration patterns, and other factors. Micro-regional disparities, on the other hand, refer to the unequal distribution of economic, social, and environmental resources within a small geographic area. These disparities can lead to unequal outcomes for different population groups and negatively impact their quality of life. Understanding the interplay between demographic variability and microregional disparities is essential for developing effective policies and programs aimed at promoting equitable and sustainable development. The purpose of this study to analyse the micro-regional disparities and demographic variability in the demographic development across 727 inhabited villages and 17 are un-inhabited/forest villages of Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, 2011. The study is mainly based on secondary sources of data collected from various sources like, the District Census Handbook, 2011 and official websites of the government of Madhya Pradesh. To examine the status of demographic variability and the level of demographic development in the study area, have been applied the composite index (CI) method by considering 10 indicators at the village level. The study reveals that the villages of Singrauli district have huge microregional disparity and demographic variability and it is classified into various levels.
GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MANDAKINI RIVER BASIN USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNIQUES
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Bansal S. K.
Published: August 2023

Geomorphology is important for the understanding of Earth surface processes, geochronology, natural resources, natural hazards and landscape evolution. Present study analysis’s the Geomorphological analysis of the basin like geomorphology, lineaments, lithology, land use/land cover, DEM, slope and aspects. The present study is based on spatial data acquired form of Survey of India topo-sheets, ASTER GDEM (2011) and BHAVAN (bhavan.nrsc.gov.in). Mandakini River is a major tributary of Alaknanda River and it originates from the Chorabariglacier. The total catchment area of the river is near about 1666.34 km². The Remote Sensing and GIS techniques have been used to complete the work on present study. The geoinformatics-based study of Geomorphological analysis of river basin characteristics can be used by local people for sustainable development of this area.
PROMOTING RAINFED POND FOR THE TOWN’S WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF THE SOUTH-WEST COASTAL REGION IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Hossain Md. Zahid , Murtaza Ghulam
Published: August 2023

Bangladesh’s coastal area is vulnerable to the changing climatic condition because of its geographic location and low-lying topography, and this vulnerability has been acute due to reducing upland flow during dry periods and sea level rise contributing to saline intrusion and inundation of coastal freshwater resources. Over the past 25 years, salinity intrusion in Bangladesh has increased by about 26 percent with the affected areas expanding each year. According to a study by World Bank in 2014, climate change is likely to further increase river and groundwater salinity dramatically by 2050 and exacerbate shortages of drinking water in the southwest coastal areas. Because of the salinity of both groundwater and surface water in the Mongla port municipality area, compound river water and rainfed pond water became the main source of drinking water here. Currently, Mongla Port municipality located in the coastal belt is supplying water to town dwellers by pipeline with a water treatment system taking raw water from both harvested rainwater and a limited period of river water through ponds. From physical observation, focus group discussion with water users, and interaction with key information providers, the study team assessed the quantity of water against the demand and also analyzed the quality of water both are satisfied. By using secondary data, the study team also analyzed the Mongla River’s water salinity and rainfall intensity for assessing its long-run feasibility of it. The result of the study on Mongla Port municipality’s water supply shows that it is a well-functional system, that could be replicated in another coastal area as it is a nature-based solution which makes the people and authority adapt it easily with keeping well-functioning
BIPARJOY CYCLONE UNLEASHED: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Authors: Sheikh Mehnaj , Sheikh M. M.
Published: August 2023

Cyclones, as powerful and destructive natural phenomena, have significant socio-economic consequences on the affected regions. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the socioeconomic impact of cyclones by examining the various dimensions of their effects on communities, infrastructure, economies, and livelihoods. Cyclones are severe weather events that have the potential to cause significant damage to both the environment and human societies. This paper aims to provide a concise overview of the geographical analysis and socio-economic impact of cyclones, examining their consequences on various aspects of society and the economy. By considering case studies and previous research, this analysis explores the short-term and longterm effects of cyclones on communities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and government response. The analysis highlights that the direct impact of cyclones on human lives is the most devastating aspect. The loss of life, injuries, and the ensuing emotional trauma have long-lasting consequences for affected individuals and communities. Moreover, the destruction of physical infrastructure, including housing, roads, power supply, and communication networks, impedes rescue and relief efforts, hinders economic activities, and slows down the recovery process.
KESEPADANAN TERJEMAHAN PUISI HSU CHIH MO KE DALAM BAHASA INDONESIA OLEH CHAIRIL ANWAR
Authors: Astriani Aveny Septi
Published: August 2023

Menerjemahkan karya sastra tidak sama dengan menerjemahkan karya nonfiksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesepadanan puisi Hsu Chih Mo yang telah diterjemahkan oleh Chairil Anwar ke dalam bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode observasi dan teknik content analysis. Data penelitian ini berupa puisi Hsu Chih Mo, A Song of The Sea dan hasil terjemahannya, Datang Dara, Hilang Dara oleh Chairil Anwar. Hasilnya adalah terdapat kesepadanan antara puisi asli dengan terjemahannya. Walaupun Chairil Anwar tidak setia terhadap diksi, namun hasil terjemahannya sangat baik dan sangat indah, serta tidak merubah makna puisi aslinya.
Evaluating digital literacy levels among students in two private Universities in Panama
Authors: De Ramos Aura Luisa López , Casado Eleonora , Sevillano Ulises Antonio González
Published: August 2023

Digital literacy has become an indispensable skill in 21st century society because it is necessary for all citizens to function efficiently. The objective of this work was to know the level of digital literacy of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students from two private universities located in Panama City (Universidad Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnología - UNICyT and Universidad Nuestra Señora del Carmen - UNESCA). An analytical survey developed and validated by Ramírez et al. (2019) was used as a data collection instrument. The type of questions selected was closed-ended. A total of 247 data were collected (47% men and 53% women). The study yielded relevant information on the level of digital literacy of the students of the two Panamanian universities studied: all students have devices and Internet connectivity; the most used tools are instant messaging, word processors and videoconferencing platforms; they are not frequent users of programs or information systems; they are familiar with basic file types and know how to search the Internet; they are users of social networks, the most popular being Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn; they know how to use digital tools to obtain information and for collaborative learning. Regarding ethical use, they are aware of the importance of verifying the reliability of the source before transmitting information.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA DITINJAU DARI SELF CONFIDENCE
Authors: Kase Julita Sovia , Babys Urni , Gella Netty Julinda Marlin
Published: August 2023

Pemahaman konsep adalah kemampuan untuk menyerap dan memahami ide-ide matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa ditinjau dari rasa percaya diri. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIIID SMPN 2 Soe semester gasal tahun pelajaran 2020/2021 sebanyak 20 siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes, angket, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data mengikuti model Miles dan Huberman dengan menguji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi teknis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan memahami konsep matematika siswa ditinjau dari rasa percaya diri berbeda. Siswa dengan tingkat kepercayaan diri tinggi dapat mencapai lima dari enam indikator kemampuan memahami konsep matematika, siswa dengan tingkat kepercayaan diri sedang dapat mencapai tiga indikator, dan siswa dengan tingkat kepercayaan diri rendah dapat mencapai dua indikator. Kata kunci: percaya diri, pemahaman konsep matematika
Riparian Vegetation Assessment for Effective Management of Molawin River, Mt. Makiling, Philippines
Authors:   University of the Philippines Los Banos, Replan Enrico , Villanueva Jessica , Sevilla-Nastor Janice , Velasquez Alon , Espaldon Maria Victoria
Published: August 2023

Molawin River is experiencing water quality degradation over time. Efforts were made to help rehabilitate this river to maintain its ecology and biodiversity. The main objectives of this research are: to identify and document water filtering plants (riparian flora) both present in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the Molawin River and to pinpoint the sources and community perception that defies the idea of riparian flora species as potential water filtering plants in the Molawin River. Documentation of dense riparian flora present in the Molawin River was conducted in order to study its phytoremediation potential for water purification. A total of 107 morpho-species belonging to 94 genera from 56 families was recorded. The most common flora species was Commelina diffusa, Cyperus flabelliformis and Costus speciosus. A household survey and key informant interview were employed. The idea of riparian flora as a potential water purifying plants is facing four main challenges. First, there is a low conservation interest with the water resource, as this is not the primary source of water for them. Secondly, the presence of anthropogenic factors severely affecting the area. Thirdly, the high rate of encroachment of the invasive plants aggravates the conditions of the river. Finally, the lack of institutional support that can integrate riparian flora species in watershed management and rehabilitation planning.
Drivers of Stock Market Development in Nigeria: Does Openness Matter?
Authors:   Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria., Tajudeen KOLAPO, Funso
Published: August 2023

The stock market represents a major source of long-term funds. However, the Nigerian stock market lacks depth due to the weak regulatory system and legal framework. Extant studies have shown that both institutional quality and openness are enablers of the stock market. An analysis of the effects of institutional quality and openness on the development of the Nigerian stock market from 1996 to 2021 is therefore crucial. The Auto Regressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) method is used to analyze data from World Bank databases and the Lane-Milesi Ferreti index, with results showing that institutional quality has a positive and significant impact on stock market development in Nigeria. Meanwhile, development of the stock market, institutional quality, and openness are related over the long term based on the ARDL bounds test. A further finding revealed that the development of Nigeria’s banking sector and the exchange rate had positive (negative) effects on the development of the stock market, respectively. Additionally, stock market liquidity contributed to development of the market. This study came to the conclusion that an enabling stock market in Nigeria could be strengthened by the interaction of institutional quality and openness. The study concludes that strengthening Nigeria’s governance institutions through the creation of an appropriate legal framework is necessary to ensure political stability and the absence of violence in the country’s political system. Besides, the government really needs to grant autonomy to agencies in charge of tackling corruption to enable them to enjoy simultaneous openness. Monetary authorities should also ensure exchange rate stability and improved credit for domestic investment activities.
Pharmaceutical State-Owned Enterprises Holding Formation Performance Assessment
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, Darapuspa Indah , Soekarno Subiakto ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Along with being a business focused on making a profit, State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) also have additional responsibilities to assist national economic progress and engage in accelerated development. There are many tactics that can be used to improve SOE performance, such as restructuring by creating a SOE holding. So that the management could operate as effectively as possible, several SOEs that were active in the same industry were reorganized into holding corporations. The goal of this study is to assess and examine the financial performance of SOE pharmaceutical firms using financial ratio analysis and SOE Financial Scoring of Healthiness level that include PT Bio Farma (BIOF), PT Kimia Farma (KAEF), PT Indofarma (INAF) and as Consolidation basis before and after restructuring through the establishment of a holding in 2017-2022. Calculations were also carried out employing the paired t-test statistical technique during the time prior to holding in 2017-2019 and after holding in 2020-2022 to determine significant differences. The findings show that the financial ratios of pharmaceutical SOEs during the period before and after the holding formation in 2017-2022 mostly are deteriorating and the healthiness level from healthy become less healthy. However, using paired t-test, the holding formation has no significant influence on financial performance profitability, leverage, or liquidity when it be analysed for each SOE. However, when viewed as a consolidation basis, the ROI before and after the holding configuration was significantly different.
RADIO GD-DISTANCE NUMBER OF SOME BASIC GRAPH
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, St. Judes college Thoothoor, Tamil Nadu, Bosco K. John , Queen R. Adlin ,   Research Scholar (Reg. no:23113232092004), Department of Mathematics,St. Judes college Thoothoor, Tamil NaduAffiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli
Published: August 2023

A Radio Gd-distance labeling of a connected graph G is an injective map f from the vertex set V(G) to ℕ such that for two distinct vertices u and v of G,
SOME CONTRIBUTION TO COMPLEMENT OF STRONG NEUTROSOPHIC GRAPHS
Authors:   PG and Research Department of Mathematics, H.H. The Rajah’s College (Autonomous),Pudukkottai –622 001, Tamilnadu, India, K R Balasubramanian , K Rajeswari ,   Department of Mathematics, KalaignarKarunanidhi Government Arts CollegeforWomen (Autonomous),Pudukkottai –622 001, Tamilnadu, India
Published: August 2023

The Fundamental operations on Complement of Strong Neutrosophic Graphs. We have applied the concept of strong Neutrosophic Graphs and also some graphs are connected, we explore some Particular Cases of strong Neutrosophic Graphs.
ON THE RISING SUN STEREOGRAPHIC L –AXIAL REFLECTED LOG - LOGISTIC MODEL
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Hindu College, Guntur, India, Sreekanth Y. , Girija S.V.S. ,   Department of Mathematics, Hindu College, Guntur, India.
Published: August 2023

The circular models based on the Rising Sun function are motivated by purely mathematical considerations as a smoothing function and possible application. This work takes a further step in this direction using several mathematical tools such as Real Analysis along with MATLAB and are applied to enlarge the horizon of Mathematical Statistics. Here an attempt is made to construct new circular model using the Rising Sun function on the Stereographic Reflected Loglogistic model and both linear and circular representations of graphs of pdf are plotted using MATLAB
GENERALIZED BETA FUNCTIONS INVOLVING NEW GENERALIZED HYPERGEOMETRIC FUNCTIONS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Statistics,Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India, Dudi Naresh , Gurjar Meena Kumari ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics,Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India, Vishnoi Anil Kumar ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics,Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
Published: August 2023

The main of this research is to provide a systematic review of a new type of generalized beta function beta function involving a new generalized hypergeometric function. We also obtain a certain integral representation and summation formulas. Furthermore, we also study beta distributions and their properties.
O jornalismo como campo de disputa de gênero: uma retrospectiva histórica da inserção da mulher na imprensa
Authors: AMORIM Janaina Lopes de , BUENO Thaísa
Published: August 2023

O século XIX marcou a consolidação do jornalismo como campo, bem como o início da inserção das mulheres na área, com a influência da urbanização (TRAQUINA, 2005; ROCHA; SOUSA, 2011). Compreender como se deu esse processo é fundamental para entender as tensões como as violências simbólicas praticadas contra as jornalistas até os dias de hoje. Por isso, este artigo faz uma revisão de como se deu a inserção da mulher no jornalismo no Brasil, observando as disputas de poder entre os sujeitos pela dominação do espaço. Verificou-se que, desde a entrada das mulheres no mercado jornalístico, há resistência, expressa pelas violências simbólicas, como duplas jornadas e o assédio, que ainda fazem parte da rotina jornalística. Os resultados ajudam a entender as práticas nacionais e regionais na atualidade.
Trajetórias generificadas de profissionais no campo jurídico: construção metodológica de pesquisa de campo durante a pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: PIMENTEL Laura Mostaro
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo tem por objeto metodologias utilizadas em pesquisa de mestrado com os temas campo jurídico e gênero, em que se buscava analisar a trajetória de profissionais mulheres no campo jurídico, compreendendo-as como sujeitos generificados e este um campo pautado pela neutralidade. Segundo as epistemologias feministas, a neutralidade oficial do campo jurídico representa a perspectiva de um grupo social específico, de modo que o desenvolvimento de trajetórias marcadas por gênero neste campo pode apresentar particularidades. Na pesquisa foram aplicadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais de carreiras jurídicas públicas (Magistratura, Ministério Público e Defensoria Pública, todas estaduais) selecionadas por lista de lotação e com interlocutoras selecionadas através do método da bola de neve. A análise do material se deu pelas perspectivas da biografia e da história de vida. Assim, foram utilizadas referências metodológicas da antropologia e da sociologia para análise de gênero da trajetória de profissionais mulheres no campo jurídico.
Determining the Effect of Different Ecological Conditions on the Maturation of Rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus)
Authors:   Faculty of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University, Hue City, Vietnam, 530000, Quang Linh Nguyen , Huyen Kieu Thi ,   Faculty of Fisheries, University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University, Hue City, Vietnam
Published: August 2023

A study aimed at the rabbitfish Siganus guttatus (Bloch, 1787), the reproductive ability of one economically important marine and brackish fish in Giang lagoon systems and marine Asia. The future expectations of mariculture development were decided in Vietnam. The region had enough fingerlings for intensive culture and polyculture to contribute to environmental conservation and sustainability. There were 3 experiments in 3 different ecosystems for fish culture and maturity by feeding a commercial feed and finding suitable areas for the maturing period. The results showed that the growing fish kept in cages on the lagoon had the best growth and rate maturity, much higher than fish in cages of shrimp ponds and plastic bottom ponds, as showed a much bigger size of body, 610 g/head for females and 542 g/head for males, while other culture more 500/head, especially after 3 months of feeding, more than 20% matured for females, they reached more 50% at 6 months feeding. The length at first sexual maturity was 28.87 to 31.20 cm and 27.47 to 29.20 cm for females and males, respectively. The potential ova diameter is from 405 to 483 µm, P < 0.05; the benefit for spawning, gonads maturity stages, with GSI (gonadal-somatic index), 3.03 to 4.53 were opportunities for the spawning season, ova diameter and fecundity and the gonadal-somatic index were differed significantly (P < 0.05) males and females. This result showed the maximum (peak), and all fish can mature and get to spawning. In conclusion, different ecosystems impacted maturity and spawning during the moon season.
Towards a Phenomenology of Shakespeare’s Sky
Authors: Gillies John
Published: August 2023

This  paper  begins  with  a  phenomenological  analysis  of  the  sky  as  understood  by  early  modern  beholders  via  its  synonyms:  ‘sky’,  ‘welkin’,  ‘element’,  ‘vault’,  ‘heavens’,  and  ‘firmament’.  These  words  fall  into  roughly  two  categories.  The  first  group  conveys  the  experiences  of  the  sky  through  primary  perceptions  of  seeing,  sensing  or  breathing.  To  recall  the  distinction  between  ‘apprehension’  and  ‘comprehension’  in  Midsummer  Night’s  Dream,  they  apprehend  the  sky  as  an  immense,  mysterious,  and  unapproachable  domain  resistant  to  human  incursion,  rather  than  comprehending  it  as  an  object  of  knowledge.  By  contrast,  the  second  group  are  comprehending  words  dependant  on  concepts  originating  in  Aristotelian  and  Ptolemaic  cosmology.  While  all  six  words  might  have  functioned  roughly  as  synonyms  of  each-other  throughout  the  period,  the  gap  between  the  two  groups  becomes  progressively  wider  until  the  new  Galilean  philosophy  of  c.1610.  The  paper  goes  on  to  explore  the  response  to  this  gap  in  Shakespeare  even  though  he  is  not  normally  considered  to  have  been  (in  Empson’s  words)  a  ‘space  man’  like  his  contemporary  Donne.  It  concludes  by  suggesting  that  in  Shakespeare  (primarily  Hamlet)  the  perception  of  the  visible  sky  was  negatively  impacted  by  the  skepticism  and  anxiety  leeching  down  from  what  Marjorie  Hope  Nicholson  once  called  ‘the  breaking  of  the  circle’.