bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating the Effect of Ginger as an Adjunctive Treatment along with SSRIs to Reduce Anxiety in Patients with GAD: A Clinical Trial Study
Authors: Ataei Sara , Jahangard Leila , Anaraki Sina , Dastan Dara , Khazaei Salman
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by exaggerated
anxiety without any apparent cause of concern. The primary treatment of this disorder
is usually SSRIs, which have many digestive side effects and do not provide complete
treatment for the patient. The use of non-pharmacological methods may help reduce these
complications. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of ginger
as an adjunctive therapy along with SSRIs to reduce anxiety in patients with GAD.

Materials and Methods:

In this double-blind, controlled clinical trial study, a total of 80
patients with GAD were randomly assigned into two groups. For the intervention group, at
the same time as SSRI drug, two 500-mg ginger capsules were used daily while in the control
group, two starch capsules were used daily as a placebo along with SSRI. Data collection
tools were Hamilton's anxiety questionnaire and a gastrointestinal symptom severity
scale. Data were collected before the intervention and after the 12-week intervention.

Results:

There was no significant difference between the intervention and control groups
in terms of average anxiety and severity of digestive symptoms before the intervention (p >
0.05), but there was a significant difference between the groups after the intervention (p <
0.05). Also, the average scores of anxiety and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in the
intervention group increased significantly from the beginning of the intervention to the
follow-up (intragroup difference) (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The results of the study showed that the use of ginger along with SSRIs reduced
anxiety and released the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with
GAD. In addition, in this study, it was found that ginger, along with SSRIs, can have beneficial
effects on indigestion, diarrhea, and nausea in patients with GAD. However, these
findings require more extensive research.
Strategi Pemerintah Taiwan dalam Meningkatkan Ekspor Agrikultur melalui Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA)
Authors:   Pembangunan Nasional ", Pramesti Azalia Ayu ,   Veteran",   East Java University, Purbantina Adiasri Putri ,   Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" East Java University
Published: November 2023

The relationship between China and Taiwan since separating in 1949 continues to fluctuate, particularly with the One China Policy. However, despite the political tension between the two, they have close bilateral economic ties relations, where China is Taiwan's largest trading partner. China and Taiwan signed an agreement entitled "Cross-Straits Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement" (ECFA) in 2010. The ECFA challenges Taiwan's agricultural sector. This paper evaluates how the Taiwanese government response to boost the competitiveness of their agricultural exports through three channels: 1) foreign policies, 2) trade regulations, and 3) supports to domestic firms. Keywords: Free Trade Agreement, Foreign Policy, Trade Regulations, Firms
Jalur Sutra Kesehatan: Upaya China Mencapai Kepentingan Geopolitik Melalui Diplomasi Vaksin
Authors:   UPN Veteran Jawa Timur, Agape Gideon Candra
Published: November 2023

In early April 2021, China had contributed a vital role in the Covid-19 vaccine export. With the national pharmaceutical company Sinovac and Sinopharm China capable of producing over 250 million doses of vaccine, 118 million have been successfully exported to 49 countries according to Airfinity. The world distribution of the covid-19 vaccine has been deemed a failure by the WHO, from 448 million global doses only 0.1 percent of the vaccine were administered to low-income countries, and rich countries which hold 16 percent of the world's population receiving nearly half a global dose. China is able to answer the world's frustration with the western nationalism vaccine issue, as the EU and USA failed to help low-income countries to provide vaccine access. The nationalism vaccine discourages equality, as 200 million doses of vaccine produced by the United States government had approximately exported only about 4 million doses to other countries. This paper will answer how China gains global geopolitics through vaccine diplomacy? What is the role of diplomacy in promoting China's influence? Currently China focuses on expanding its influence over Asia and South America through vaccine diplomacy, under the BRI initiative this policy is then called the Health Silk Road. Keywords: Health Silk Road, Vaccine Diplomacy, Sinovac, Sinopharm
Effects of User-Reported Risk Factors and Follow-Up Care Activities on Satisfaction With a COVID-19 Chatbot: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Singh Akanksha , Schooley Benjamin , Patel Nitin
Published: November 2023

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced many to consider methods to reduce human contact and ease the burden placed on health care workers. Conversational agents or chatbots are a set of technologies that may aid with these challenges. They may provide useful interactions for users, potentially reducing the health care worker burden while increasing user satisfaction. Research aims to understand these potential impacts of chatbots and conversational recommender systems and their associated design features.

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate user perceptions of the helpfulness of an artificial intelligence chatbot that was offered free to the public in response to COVID-19. The chatbot engaged patients and provided educational information and the opportunity to report symptoms, understand personal risks, and receive referrals for care.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was used to analyze 82,222 chats collected from patients in South Carolina seeking services from the Prisma Health system. Chi-square tests and multinomial logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the relationship between reported risk factors and perceived chat helpfulness using chats started between April 24, 2020, and April 21, 2022.

Results

A total of 82,222 chat series were started with at least one question or response on record; 53,805 symptom checker questions with at least one COVID-19–related activity series were completed, with 5191 individuals clicking further to receive a virtual video visit and 2215 clicking further to make an appointment with a local physician. Patients who were aged >65 years (P<.001), reported comorbidities (P<.001), had been in contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days (P<.001), and responded to symptom checker questions that placed them at a higher risk of COVID-19 (P<.001) were 1.8 times more likely to report the chat as helpful than those who reported lower risk factors. Users who engaged with the chatbot to conduct a series of activities were more likely to find the chat helpful (P<.001), including seeking COVID-19 information (3.97-4.07 times), in-person appointments (2.46-1.99 times), telehealth appointments with a nearby provider (2.48-1.9 times), or vaccination (2.9-3.85 times) compared with those who did not perform any of these activities.

Conclusions

Chatbots that are designed to target high-risk user groups and provide relevant actionable items may be perceived as a helpful approach to early contact with the health system for assessing communicable disease symptoms and follow-up care options at home before virtual or in-person contact with health care providers. The results identified and validated significant design factors for conversational recommender systems, including triangulating a high-risk target user population and providing relevant actionable items for users to choose from as part of user engagement.
Impact of Remote Patient Monitoring Platform on Patients With Moderate to Severe Persistent Asthma: Observational Study
Authors: Reid Denzil , Mehta Jyotsna , Anis Karim , Mehta Shail
Published: November 2023

Background

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases, with an ever-growing health care burden. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has gained increasing importance in the respiratory care area with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this pilot study, we introduced a novel platform that remotely monitors patients with chronic respiratory illnesses using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

Objective

This study aimed to understand patient and physician engagement with a new virtual care solution (KevaTalk app and Keva365 platform) and the value, for both patients and providers, of using an RPM tool. We assessed real-world use of the platform from both physician and patient perspectives and the impact of devices on engagement and monitoring.

Methods

Participants with a history of moderate to severe persistent asthma, seen by a pulmonologist at a hospital, were included in this study. The inclusion criteria involved being aged ≥18 years and having access to an Android or iOS mobile device with internet. We provided patient questionnaires to assess the app’s usefulness and evaluate its features. We monitored remote spirometry and oximetry data, app check-ins, alerts, and escalations during this study’s time window. Data were reviewed daily and predetermined criteria were set to escalate for physician review based on the patient’s symptoms and objective data.

Results

Overall, 25 patients were included in this pilot. The mean age was 57 (SD 10.7) years and a majority (n=23, 92%) were female. A baseline questionnaire, which was used to rate the app, indicated that the ease of check-in and ease of modification to the patient’s asthma plan were the 2 highest rated features. In total, 2066 check-ins (1550 green, 506 yellow, and 10 red check-ins) and 1155 spirometry sessions were recorded during this 3-month period. Further, 64% (14/22) and 91% (20/22) of patients were found to have peak flows in their red and yellow zones at least once, respectively. During the course of this study, 484 alerts were recorded and evaluated by the team, of which 37.2% (n=180) required an escalation to the physician; this included a transfer to a medical facility, change in respiratory medication, or further education.

Conclusions

In this pilot study, we demonstrated the feasibility of implementing a novel RPM platform in patients with asthma. Our platform showed high patient engagement and satisfaction and provided physicians with real-time subjective data to evaluate patients remotely that aids in clinical decision-making. The escalations prevented patients from having an exacerbation or flare up, which led to the prevention of an emergency department visit. Continuous monitoring of chronic disease has benefits over episodic monitoring. It allows for improved quality of life, better outcomes, and huge health care savings.
Exploring Physicians’ Perceptions of Digital Health’s Impact on the Patient-Physician Relationship in the Primary Health Care Setting: Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Authors: Sze Kai Ping , Fong Qi Wei , De Roza Jacqueline Giovanna , Lee Eng Sing , Tan Shu Yun
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Digital health has become essential for effective clinical practice. However, the successful adoption of digital health is dependent on the strength of the patient-physician relationship. The patient-physician relationship shapes the quality of care and impacts health care outcomes, especially in primary care. However, the impact of the increasing use of digital health on the patient-physician relationship is uncertain.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to explore the types of digital health primary care physicians use and understand their impact on the patient-physician relationship from their perspective.

METHODS

This exploratory qualitative descriptive study used individual in-depth interviews guided by a semistructured topic guide. We purposively sampled physicians from 6 general primary care clinics in Singapore and used thematic analysis to identify emergent themes.

RESULTS

We conducted 12 interviews. We found that primary care physicians in Singapore had minimal exposure to digital health beyond the scope of institutional implementation. The three key themes that emerged were as follows: (1) evolving roles of both physicians and patients; (2) impact on trust, knowledge acquisition, and longitudinal care; and (3) adoption and use factors of digital health impacting patient-physician relationships. The adoption and use factors comprised “social and personal,” “technical and material,” and “organization and policy” factors.

CONCLUSIONS

The study identified that, while primary care physicians held mostly positive views on adopting digital health in improving the patient-physician relationship, they were concerned that digital health might erode trust, hinder proper knowledge acquisition, and reduce humanistic interaction. These concerns called for a nuanced approach to ensure that digital health would not compromise the patient-physician relationship. This could be achieved by ensuring that physicians possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and positive attitude, while health care organizations would provide robust IT capabilities and support. We recommend that education be refined and government policies on digital health adoption and use be revised to align with the goal of strengthening the patient-physician relationship.
Parkinson Disease Detection by Analyzing Spiral and Wave Drawings
Authors: Vibhute Anjali , Veer Yogita , Venikar Sai , Rathod Ketaki
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Parkinson's disease is a ubiquitous, life altering neurological disorder that affects countless people and is often undiagnosed until its advanced stages. This delay in diagnosis means there is no time for timely intervention and better disease management. Our implementation process is set to change this narrative through the use of multimedia data processing techniques and technologies. Our system begins its mission by capturing and analyzing spiral images, which is a new method for diagnosing Parkinson's disease. It uses advanced image recognition technology to interpret specific patterns in these images, providing insight into possible early stages of the disease. Focused on the analysis of spiral images, our solutions aim to revolutionize the diagnostic process, providing people and doctors with powerful tools to diagnose Parkinson's disease earlier and more easily. This change has the potential to improve quality of life and reduce the burden of Parkinson's disease.
GÖKSEL BAKTAGİR’İN KÜRDİLİHİCAZKAR TAKSİMLERİNİN MAKAMSAL ANALİZİ
Authors: GİRAY Mehmet Zeki , ZAHAL Onur
Published: November 2023

Göksel Baktagir, Kânuni Ömer Efendi, Âmâ Nâzım Bey, Kânuni Hacı Arif Bey, Vecihe Daryal, Erol Deran gibi virtüözlerden sonra kanun icrasına getirdiği yenilikçi yaklaşımlar ve icra tekniği açısından artık ekol olarak görülen bir sanatçı olmakla beraber, yaptığı birçok besteleriyle de Türk saz mûsikîsi formlarını yeniden canlandıran, birçok kanuni ve bestekâra ilham olmuş önemli bir kanun icracısı ve bestekârdır. Bu çalışma Göksel Baktagir’in Kürdilihicazkâr taksimlerindeki seyir anlayışını tespit etmek, kullandığı çeşniler, dörtlü ve beşlileri ortaya koyarak Arel-Ezgi-Uzdilek nazari sistemiyle karşılaştırmak amacı ile yapılmıştır. Çalışma, Göksel Baktagir, taksim ve Kürdilihicazkâr makamı ile ilgili literatürün taranması ve mevcut durumun ortaya koyulması sebebi ile “betimsel” bir araştırmadır. Verilerin çözümlenme aşamasında içerik analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi Göksel Baktagir’in albümlerinde ulaşılabilen dört Kürdilihicazkâr taksimden oluşmuştur. Kendisiyle yapılan ön görüşme neticesinde albümlerinde yaptığı bütün taksimler tek tek ele alınmıştır. Makamsal niteliği olan 15 taksim belirlenmiş ve bunlardan Kürdilihicazkâr makamında olan dört taksim incelemeye alınmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, Baktagir’in Kürdilihicazkâr taksimlerinin Arel-Ezgi-Uzdilek sistemiyle genel itibariyle örtüştüğü, Kürdilihicazkâr makamını birleşik ve şed olmak üzere iki şeklini de kullandığı belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra Kürdilihicazkâr makamının ana dizisi içerisinde yer almayan Gerdaniye’de Uşşak, Rast’ta Uşşak, Tiz Neva’da Buselik ve Şehnaz’da Çargâh çeşnilerinin kullanıldığı, ayrıca Kürdilihicazkâr makamında var olan Nim Zirgüle’de çeşnisiz ve Acemaşiran’da Buselik çeşnilerinin kullanılmadığı belirlenmiştir.
Error analysis on students’ essay writing: A case study
Authors: Surjowati Ribut
Published: November 2023

The objective of this research is to determine the types of errors committed by the students of the English Department at the Faculty of Language and Science, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University (FBS UWKS), as well as to describe the origins of these errors. The research conducted was descriptive in nature, utilizing qualitative methods. The participants involved in the study were fourth semester students of the English Department at FBS UWKS. Out of the 20 participants, a total of 80 data sources were obtained during the learning process. The researchers collected the data through the use of interview sheets and essays. Once collected, the data underwent a process of reduction, classification, display, and analysis. The procedures for data analysis were outlined as follows: 1) the collection of essays, 2) the classification, counting, and analysis of errors based on the error types proposed by Brown (2007), and 3) the analysis of errors to identify their sources using the concepts of interlingual transfer and intralingual transfer as proposed by Brown (2007) and Touchie (1986). From the analysis, it was discovered that the errors could be categorized into two main groups, namely essay organization errors and grammatical errors. The essay organization errors consisted of seven classifications, including issues with the thesis statement, topic sentences, unity, coherence and cohesion, as well as supporting sentences. On the other hand, the grammatical errors encompassed omission, addition, and punctuation mistakes. The sources of these errors were found to be inadequate learning, false conceptualizations, overgeneralization, and ineffective teaching practices.
Responses and preferences of rural Islamic university EFL learners for written corrective feedback
Authors: Mudra Heri
Published: November 2023

The primary objective of this current investigation was to provide a detailed account of the experiences of English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners in their response to Written Corrective Feedback (WCF). Additionally, the study aimed to explore the preferences of these learners regarding the utilization of WCF in their thesis writing within the context of a rural Islamic higher education institution. The participants of this study consisted of twenty-two senior EFL learners who were in the process of writing their theses as their final projects. To gather the necessary data, semi-structured interviews were extensively utilized. The findings of this study revealed that EFL learners employed various strategies when responding to WCF, including a focus on grammatical error correction, an emphasis on overall error correction, the utilization of online grammar checkers, and seeking guidance from their supervisors. Furthermore, the learners' perception of WCF included their preferences, disfavored aspects, advantages, and disadvantages. These results indicate that EFL learners are expected to engage in intensive learning of grammar and writing. Additionally, it is crucial to establish standardized approaches to providing WCF. In conclusion, WCF proves to be a valuable tool for EFL learners in their thesis writing endeavors.
Giving or not giving? Experienced EFL university teachers’ beliefs and rationales of written feedback
Authors: Murtiningsih Sri Rejeki , Sumantri Agus , Hidayatulloh Sibakhul Milad Malik
Published: November 2023

This current research aims to investigate the beliefs and rationales of EFL university teachers about giving or not giving written feedback to their students. The researchers employed a descriptive qualitative approach in the execution of this study. Three experienced EFL university teachers agreed to participate in in-depth interviews to gain the data. This research revealed five distinct beliefs regarding providing written feedback. They hold beliefs about giving feedback based on the importance of giving feedback, the role of giving feedback to other types of feedback, the length of feedback, students' competence-based in giving feedback, and the importance of giving balanced feedback. As for their rationales for giving and not-giving feedback, several findings were documented. They provided written feedback because it gave some crucial information by showing students' identifiable learning records and enhancing their academic output. Also, it holds relevance to the teachers’ teaching profession. On the other hand, their rationale for not-giving written feedback could be noticed as written feedback, to some extent, demotivated students and took much more time to provide feedback. In the end, teachers' pedagogical implications are also presented by recalling the findings of this current research.
AICropCAM - An Edge Imaging Platform with a Stack of Deep Learning Models for Plant Phenotyping
Authors: Chamara Nipuna , Bai Geng(Frank) , Ge Yufeng
Published: November 2023

We propose a solution with edge image processing and long-range
connectivity named AICropCAM that can be used in drones, ground
platforms, or as distributed sensor networks for plant phenotyping. We
have successfully run multiple image classification, segmentation, and
object detection models on this platform. Classification models help
classify images based on image quality, crop type, and phenological
stage. Object detection models could detect and count the number of
plants, weeds, and insects and expand to count the flowers, fruits, and
leaves. Segmentation models can separate the canopy from the background
and potentially segment traits that indicate the nutrient deficit or
disease. Canopy segmentation results help estimate leaf area index and
chlorophyll content. Because the models run sequentially, like a
decision tree, there is flexibility to select the most accurate model
considering the crop type and the crop’s phenological stage that helps
scan fields with multiple crops. The generated information is geo-tagged
and transmitted through low throughput long-range communication protocol
(e.g., LoRa) to cloud data storage. AICropCAM reduces 2-megabyte image
files to around 100-byte actionable data, resulting in massive savings
in data storage and transmission costs. This edge image capturing and
processing system is open to improvement with new neural network
predictive models and faster edge computers. This system provides plant
scientists and crop breeders a low-cost, flexible phenotyping tool to
extract multiple crop traits related to abiotic and biotic stress
responses.
Machine learning and text mining based real-time semi-autonomous staff assignment system
Authors: Arslan Halil , Işik Yunus , Görmez Yasin , Temiz Mustafa
Published: November 2023

The growing demand for information systems has significantly increased the workload of consulting and software development firms, requiring them to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Usually, these firms rely on a shared pool of staff to carry out multiple projects that require different skills and expertise. However, since the number of employees is limited, the assignment of staff to projects should be carefully decided to increase the efficiency in job-sharing. Therefore, assigning tasks to the most appropriate personnel is one of the challenges of multiproject management. Assigning a staff to the project by team leaders or researchers is a very demanding process. For this reason, researchers are working on automatic assignment, but most of these studies are done using historical data. It is of great importance for companies that personnel assignment systems work with real-time data. However, a model designed with historical data has the risk of getting unsuccessful results in real-time data. In this study, unlike the literature, a machine learning-based decision support system that works with real-time data is proposed. The proposed system analyses the description of newly requested tasks using textmining and machine-learning approaches and then, predicts the optimal available staff that meets the needs of the project task. Moreover, personnel qualifications are iteratively updated after each completed task, ensuring up-to-date information on staff capabilities. In addition, because our system was developed as a microservice architecture, it can be easily integrated into companies? existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) or portal systems. In a real-world implementation at Detaysoft, the system demonstrated high assignment accuracy, achieving up to 80% accuracy in matching tasks with appropriate personnel.
Three-dimensional morphologic analysis of the maxillary alveolar bone after anterior tooth retraction with temporary anchorage devices
Authors: Ito Arata , Mayama Atsushi , Oyanagi Toshihito , Ogura Hiroki , Seiryu Masahiro , Fukunaga Tomohiro , Kitaura Hideki , Mizoguchi Itaru
Published: November 2023

Objectives

To investigate three-dimensional (3D) morphologic changes in the alveolar bone around the maxillary central incisors of patients who underwent premolar extraction and subsequent anterior tooth retraction using temporary anchorage devices (TADs).

Materials and Methods

The subjects consisted of 16 patients with bimaxillary protrusion. The maxillary anterior teeth were retracted using sliding or loop mechanics and TADs for anchorage reinforcement. Cephalograms and computed tomography scans taken pretreatment and posttreatment were registered with respect to the palatal structures. The movement of the maxillary central incisors and morphologic changes in the anterior alveolar bone were evaluated quantitatively.

Results

Displacement in the palatal direction was observed in the alveolar bone around the incisors and the interdental septum. The displacement and bone remodeling/tooth movement ratio were larger on the labial side than the palatal side, and decreased progressively from the crest to apex level. The bone thickness was significantly increased on the labial side and decreased on the palatal side.

Conclusions

Regional differences exist in morphologic changes of the alveolar bone during anterior tooth retraction using TADs. Attention should be paid to the crest region of the palatal alveolar bone because of its small original thickness and low remodeling activity.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Mizah Tarzları ile Psikolojik İyi Oluş ve Çocuklar için Kullandıkları Mutluluk Artırıcı Stratejilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Liman Belgin , Oral-Paksoy Sümeyra Arzu
Published: November 2023

Araştırmada, okul öncesi öğretmenlerin mizahi tarzları, psikolojik iyi oluş ve çocuklar için kullandıkları mutluluk artırıcı strateji kullanma düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada ilişkisel tarama deseni tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, İBBS’de belirlenmiş 12 bölgede bulunan erken çocukluk eğitim kurumlarında çalışan 214 okul öncesi öğretmeninden oluşmaktadır. Verilerin toplanmasında, “Kişisel Bilgi Formu”, “Mizah Tarzları Ölçeği”, “Psikolojik İyi Oluş Ölçeği” ile “Okul Öncesi Öğretmenlerinin Çocuklar İçin Kullandıkları Mutluluk Artırıcı Stratejiler Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada non parametrik testlerden Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H Testi ve basit korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Etki büyüklüklerinin hesaplanmasında eta kare (η2) formülü uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenlerin katılımcı mizah tarzı alt boyutunda mezuniyet durumuna, okulun yerleşim yerine ve mesleği seçme durumuna göre, katılımcı ve kendini yıkıcı mizah tarzı alt boyutunda ise cinsiyete göre anlamlı bir farklılaşma olduğu görülmüştür. Öğretmenlerin psikolojik iyi oluş puanları arasında okul yerleşim yerine göre, mutluluk artırıcı strateji kullanımı puanları arasında ise mezuniyet durumuna göre anlamlı bir farkın olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca öğretmenlerin kendini geliştirici ve saldırgan mizah tarzları psikolojik iyi oluşun, katılımcı ve kendini geliştirici mizah tarzı isemutluluk arttırıcı strateji kullanımının anlamlı bir yordayıcısıdır.
Experimental investigation of effect of extent and position of bypass openings on performance of a single unit liquid desiccant based indirect evaporative cooler
Authors: Naveen Pamu Raja , Pisipaty Srinivas Kishore , Mendu Siva Subramanyam
Published: November 2023

In high temperature and high humidity zones, evaporative cooling is ineffective and vapour compression systems are less energy efficient. Therefore, an alternative system is highly desirable which is effective, energy efficient and enables the use of cheap and sustainable energy sources. Indirect evaporative cooling helps in retaining humidity level of air, but is less effective in attaining lower air temperatures. To mitigate this challenge, M-cycle indirect evaporative cooling system helps in achieving sub-wet bulb temperatures. In this work, performance of a novel modified indirect evaporative M-cycle cooling system assisted by 40% aqueous Li-Cl liquid desiccant is experimentally investigated against various parameters. The cooling system used in this study is a single unit system which can perform indirect evaporative cooling, liquid desiccant dehumidification and internal cooling to the liquid desiccant. With an air velocity of 1 m/s at the inlet, the introduction of openings in between inlet and exit of the cooling system has shown a maximum improvement of 19.2% in its dew point effectiveness, with unaffected dehumidification effectiveness. Furthermore, it is observed that the dew point effectiveness is decreased with the increasing distance of openings from the inlet. The investigated cooling and dehumidification system is useful as a pre-air-conditioner to conventional air-conditioning systems and also as a stand-alone air-conditioning system.
Translation Method of English Hymn Song into Indonesian Version in Kidung Jemaat
Authors: Purba Lola , Setiasari Winda
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to find out what, how, and why the translation methods became the most dominant in translating English Hymn song in kidung jemaat. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. The data of this study were 22 songs lyrics by E.L.Pohan. The source of the data was taken from kidung jemaat Hymn song book. The result of this study showed that there are three types of methods used in translating English Hymn song lyrics in to Indonesian language. The most dominant used by the translator is the Adaptation method (68,18%). The adaptation method is the most dominantly used by the translator because it retains the meaning contained in the SL, even though the words are substituted to fit the culture and rythmic calculation of each lyrics word, without altering the original meaning.
Intratetrad mating as the driving force behind the formation of sex chromosomes in fungi
Authors: Zakharov Ilia A.
Published: November 2023

In some fungi-ascomycetes and basidiomycetes, the 4 haploid spores formed as a result of meiosis can fuse in pairs, forming a dikaryon or diploid. The consequence of such intratetrad mating is the preservation of heterozygosity of genes linked to the mating-type (MAT) locus. If the MAT is linked to the centromere physically or genetically (as a result of the suppression of recombination), the centromere regions of all chromosomes are preserved in a heterozygous state. Suppression of recombination in the MAT chromosome contributes to the accumulation of lethal mutations and chromosomal rearrangements in it. Two MAT chromosomes cease to be homologous and become analogues of the sex chromosomes of animals and plants.
Evidences of induced resistance in tomato against Alternaria solani: An investigation
Authors: Kumar Adesh , Rana Tammana , Goutam Etalesh , Prakash Satya , Koshariya Ashok Kumar
Published: November 2023

Tomato is one of the major solanaceous vegetables, which has a unique place in the global vegetable market. Instead of being a high-value crop, there is still a need to do improvement in its potential against various biotic and abiotic stressors that adequately demolish its real yield. Alternaria solani (causing early blight disease) is designated as one of the fatal organisms that may reduce tomato crop yield by up to 80%. There were lots of methods, viz., chemical, cultural and biological suggested to overcome it. However, chemical strategies are much in vogue, but they have several negative consequences for human health and the ecosystem. Enlightening this issue, the efficacy of various treatments, viz., chemical fungicides (Amistar Top®, Nativo®, and Contaf®), biochar and fungal bioagent (Trichoderma viride) was assessed under both in vivo and in vitro conditions. Induced resistance is mediated by several regulating pathways, like salicylic acid and jasmonic acid. These mediating pathways manipulate different physiological processes like growth and development, stress tolerance, and defence mechanisms of the plant. The assessment of results revealed that among all treatments biochar at 3.25% by weight consistently displayed remarkable effectiveness against the early blight infection by triggering resistance and improving the overall performance of tomato plants. This result is attributed to improved soil health, fastening mineralization as well as absorption processes, and boosting the plant’s immunity with the use of a higher concentration of biochar. Hence, it could be recommended for the overall improvement of tomato crop and its sustainability.
DERMATITIS DUE TO SARCOPTES SCABIEI AND RHIPICEPHALUS SANGUINEUS ACCOMPANIED BY ANAPLASMOSIS IN SHIH-TZU MIXED DOG
Authors: Wardani Putu Intan Kusuma , Putriningsih Putu Ayu Sisyawati , Soma I Gede
Published: November 2023

Dermatitis is a skin disorder that can be caused by a variety of things, including ectoparasites such as mites and ticks. A tick infestation is often accompanied by a bacterial infection in the blood. The case dog is a Shih-Tsu cross dog named Pico, female, 3 years old. The case animal had complaints of itching for 12 weeks and had previously experienced tick infestation. Physical examination, the hair looked dirty and dull, the animal's skin showed erythema, hyperpigmentation, crusting, scale and Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks were found. Examination of skin scrapings found Sarcoptes scabiei mites. Complete haematological examination showed normochromic microcytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. The results of the blood smear showed the presence of Anaplasma sp in the erythrocytes. Examination of the test kit showed that the dog was a positive case of Anaplasma sp. Based on the results of the examination of case dogs, they were diagnosed with dermatitis due to Sarcoptes scabiei and Rhipicephalus sanguineus accompanied by anaplasmosis. Case dogs were treated with ivermectin 300 mcg/kg BW subcutaneously at intervals of 14 days, topical therapy with sulfur soap and bathed twice a week, doxycycline 5mg/kg BW once a day orally for 28 days. Symptomatic therapy, diphenhydramine HCl 1 mg/kg BW intramuscularly and chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg twice daily orally for 14 days. For supportive therapy, 1 ml of B-complex vitamins intramuscularly and vitamins B12 and Fe orally once a day for 28 days. After 21 days of therapy, the dog's condition improved, the frequency of pruritus decreased, the lesions decreased, the hair started growing, no ticks were found and the hematology results showed an increase in RBC, Hb and platelets from the initial condition. Pet owners recommend disinfecting the environment to break the life cycle of ticks and keeping dogs in cages to prevent transmission to healthy animals.
THE IDEA OF PHENOMENOLOGY IN THE WESTERN EUROPEAN CULTURE OF MODERN AGE
Authors:   Bunin Yelets State University, Korotkikh V.I.
Published: November 2023

The article deals with the formation of phenomenology in the philosophy and culture of Modern age that culminated in the elaboration of the phenomenological projects of Hegel and Husserl. The author argues that the emergence of the idea of phenomenology in the Western European philosophy was conditioned by the need to overcome the dangers of skepticism and dogmatism that arose in the process of attempts to develop a method of human inner world cognition. Hegel considers this problem in the «Phenomenology of Spirit» on the way to solving the task of describing the dialectical structure of self-consciousness and revealing its content by rational means. Namely, he proceeds from the consideration of the experience of individual consciousness to the description of the dialogue of self-consciousness in the process of the constitution of social reality. Thus, Hegel points to the boundaries of classical New European philosophy as a «philosophy of subject» and opens up the possibility of considering a person through the study of social relations and the history of human culture. However, this promising approach has not been widely continued in postclassical philosophy. A new model of phenomenology was proposed by Husserl in a situation of crisis of the foundations of science and therefore it had more limited tasks. Unlike «Phenomenology of Spirit», Husserl’s phenomenology project was not implemented as a unified philosophical system. But this circumstance influenced the spread of some components of the phenomenological method at other areas of social and humanitarian knowledge.
FEATURES OF FORMING SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE OF A TEACHER
Authors:   Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, Petrov V.S. , Volkov M.A. ,   Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation
Published: November 2023

The article highlights the features of socio-pedagogical competence formation, its components, characteristics and conditions that develop the professional qualities of a teacher. The authors present the main stages of the formation of socio-pedagogical competence and reveal the key aspects of their content. The following components of the socio-pedagogical competence are of particular interest: epistemological, emotional-volitional, operational-activity and semantic components. They allow you to expand the areas of the interaction with students and build trusting relationships, both in the classroom and in the process of extracurricular work. At the same time, the consistent achievement by the teacher of the levels of socio-pedagogical competence formation described in the article provides an opportunity to use the individual psychological characteristics of students to improve the results of educational activities, as well as find their calling and develop a personal professional position. In addition, the article presents main steps in the formation of the socio-pedagogical competence of a teacher, including the development of basic knowledge in their professional field, the implementation of acquired skills and abilities, gaining practical experience and acquiring in-depth knowledge. It is argued that in the course of the educational process, provisions related to the vigorous activity of all its subjects must be fulfilled. This will make it possible to create conditions during classes conducive to the formation and development of a research position, the inclusion of each of its participants in interactive activities and active interaction. The article serves to deepen the theoretical understanding of the socio-pedagogical competence and its role in educational activities.
REGULARITIES AND PRINCIPLES OF FORMING THE LIFE STYLE OF STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF CULTURE
Authors:   Orel State Institute of Culture, Taratorin E.V.
Published: November 2023

The article contains a detailed description of the patterns and principles of the formation of students’ lifestyle of universities of culture of the Russian Federation. The educational and cultural environment of the higher educational institution of the Russian Federation, according to the author, is a complex, multicomponent, constantly changing education depending on the cultural context. This pedagogical phenomenon is a unique form of the existence of students of higher education institutions of culture in the Russian socio-cultural space, where conditions and opportunities for full self-expression of their individuality are created. The author focuses on the educational environment as an important factor in the organization of the socio-cultural space of students of higher education institutions of culture, which is defined for these students as educational and cultural and aimed at creating optimal conditions for the professional formation and social development of students’ personality of higher education institutions of culture in the context of socio-cultural communication. The educational environment of cultural universities contains cross-cultural, organizational-technological, educational-professional and socio-educational components in which students’ lifestyle, life activity and life creation are taught. At the same time, the study of socio-pedagogical support for the formation of students’ lifestyle of higher education institutions of culture by its role in increasing the effectiveness of this process in the educational and cultural environment of higher education institutions of the Russian Federation allowed the author to identify general social and pedagogical, special and specific principles of the formation of the lifestyle of students of higher education institutions of culture.
ДІАГНОСТИЧНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ У СТРУКТУРІ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Горбатюк Роман , Білан Наталія , Сіткар Степан
Published: November 2023

Обґрунтовано необхідність формування діагностичної компетентності для всіх учасників освітнього процесу. Подано авторську дефініцію поняття “діагностична компетентність”. Охарактеризовано місце діагностичної компетентності у структурі професійної підготовки майбутніх здобувачів вищої освіти. Розроблено діагностичний інструментарій. Встановлено, що рівень сформованості діагностичної компетентності визначає професійну майстерність науково-педагогічних працівників та здобувачів вищої освіти.
Navigating the management complexity in long-term asymptomatic immunodeficiency
Authors: Park Katherine , Wang Qing , Lee Rachel U.
Published: November 2023

Background: Common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID) is a condition associated with recurrent infections and non-infectious outcomes, including lung disease like bronchiectasis and granulomatous and lymphocytic interstitial lung diseases (GLILD), autoimmune disease,
enteropathy, and lymphoma. Treatment involves initiation of replacement immunoglobulin (Ig), which is a lifelong commitment. Prior to Ig replacement, life expectancy for patients with CVID was less than 15 years. With replacement Ig, it has improved to over 50 years. In most cases, patients
present to a clinician with a history of recurrent infections, and treatment is indicated. However, in patients with asymptomatic disease, the best timing to start treatment can be difficult to determine. Case: We present a case of an otherwise healthy male who had an incidental
diagnosis of CVID. Results: Workup revealed hypogammaglobulinemia for over 30 year. Discussion: Though successful in reducing infections, Ig replacement can come with many side effects, as well as a heavy medical burden to the patient and the healthcare
system. It is also a big life adjustment, and can greatly affect a patient's quality of life. In the military, a diagnosis of an immunodeficiency, and the need for monthly intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can be detrimental to deployment readiness, and a patient's military career. Risks and
benefits need to be weighed prior to initiating Ig therapy.
Seasonal Variations of some Physico-chemical Properties of Drinking Water in Akre District, Kurdistan Region – Iraq
Authors: Sh. Tahir Bawar , Barany Qays , Muhammad Lamya , Mezori Hasan
Published: November 2023

Drinking water considers one of the main concerns in most developing countries. The current study aimed to evaluate the quality of drinking water in Akre district, Kurdistan Region – Iraq in four different seasons, and to compare them with WHO standards. Drinking water samples were collected from seven densely populated quarters of the city. The samples were analyzed for their physico-chemical and heavy metal quality. Physico-chemical parameters were temperature, turbidity, Electrical conductivity “EC”, pH, Total Dissolved Solids “TDS”, Chlorine “Cl- ”, Sulphate “SO4-2”, Nitrate “NO3”, Sodium “Na+”, Zinc “Zn”, Copper “Cu”, total alkalinity, total hardness, Cadmium “Cd” and Plumbum “Pb”. These are indications of polluted water and weak treatment practice, which in turn will cause many human health problems. The results from this study showed that almost all the water samples were normal in compare to the WHO guidelines, except for the total alkalinity, total hardness, Cd and Pb, were showed to be higher than WHO standards in some locations. Therefore, the study recommends the city authorities to improve their drinking water treatment or use alternative water supply to have a better drinking water.
Edge Behavior of the k-ε Model in Boundary Layers: Analysis and Improvement
Authors: Abe Hiroyuki , Nambu Taisuke , Mizobuchi Yasuhiro , Spalart Philippe R.
Published: November 2023

We examine the outer-edge behavior in a turbulent boundary layer (TBL) predicted by the [Formula: see text] model with reference to a mathematical analysis of Cazalbou–Spalart–Bradshaw (CSB) (Physics of Fluids, Vol. 6, No. 5, 1994, pp. 1797–1804). Particular attention is given to one-dimensional analyses at the edge of the turbulent region. An inverted parabola analysis demonstrates that the correct edge behaviors of [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are reproduced for both high- and [Formula: see text] models. For a ramp analysis following CSB (involving the velocity field), a set of diffusion coefficients for [Formula: see text] [Formula: see text] that violates the CSB constraint, however, yields an unrealistic velocity profile at the interface between the turbulent and nonturbulent regions due to the excessively small turbulent diffusion. We therefore propose improved diffusion coefficients by considering both the CSB constraint and requirements in wall turbulence, and calculate a range of two-dimensional aeronautical flows with [Formula: see text] to clarify if the one-dimensional analyses support the predictions in realistic flows, fully coupled with the velocity field. Indeed, the corrected diffusion coefficients provide reasonable predictions for both the channel and TBL but also TBLs involving turbulent separation when [Formula: see text] becomes large. Over an airfoil, the correction improves the prediction for [Formula: see text] by a few counts.
Legal Regulation for Providing Welfare Measures for Therapy Dogs Involved in Canine Therapy in Latvia
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University, Department of Welfare and Social Work, Latvia, Lotko Marika
Published: November 2023

The article analyses therapy dog welfare aspects based on theoretical literature review, researches and regulatoryenactments, providing a unique interpretation of these aspects arising from the consideration that therapy dogs havedual roles, being both therapy animals and household pets. The present research aims to analyse implemented wel-fare measures for therapy dogs, based on scientific literature and regulatory acts. Fifteen semi-structured interviewswere conducted to explore how therapy dog owners provide welfare requirements to their therapy dogs. The followingcategories of welfare were identified to describe therapy dogs involved in a canine therapy: meeting basic needs, vet-erinary care, training, work process and possibility to express species-specific behaviour. The research results indicatethat therapy dog handlers fulfil the minimum requirements of welfare and in some cases exceed these requirements;however, it is up to a handler to choose whether the minimum or an exceeded amount of welfare requirements will beperformed. Lack of regulation in some cases necessitates improvement in setting minimum demands, for instance, insuch cases as a therapy dog workload per day/week.