bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Фармакогенетические маркеры токсичности химиотерапии по схеме FOLFOX у пациентов с опухолями желудочно-кишечного тракта
Authors: Федоринов Д. С. , Лядов В. К. , Сычев Д. А.
Published: April 2023

Цель. Изучить частоту носительства аллельных вариантов генов, ассоциированных с индивидуальными особенностями метаболизма оксалиплатина и 5-фторурацила (DPYD, GSTP1, MTHFR, XPC, ERCC1, TYMS, SLC31A1) и их связь с токсичностью.
Генетическое исследование при гиперлипидемии как путь к диагнозу и правильному лечению
Authors: Лимонова А. С. , Ершова А. И. , Сотникова Е. А. , Мешков А. Н. , Киселева А. В. , Жарикова А. А. , Зайченока М. , Раменский В. Е. , Драпкина О. М.
Published: April 2023

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Age and Professional Experience Increase the Risk of Encountering Legal Malpractice Claims Among Emergency Service Physicians
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Tushar Kanti  , Pathak Dr. Amita
Published: April 2023

Encountering legal malpractice claims has become a part of the professional careers of emergency physicians. Various studies have investigated the risk of encountering a malpractice claim. However, the factors defining that risk still remain unclear.The present study aimed to investigate the primary causes affecting the risk of encountering malpractice claims for emergency physicians, such as their age, gender, and duration of professional experience.This study consisted of a survey conducted in an electronic environment with emergency physicians.A total of 212 emergency physicians volunteered to participate in the study. Of these, 61.8% were male, 49.1% had encountered malpractice allegations, and 40.1% had been subjected to an institutional investigation. A relationship was found between the status of being subjected to an institutional investigation and the average age, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.03). No statistically significant relationship was observed between gender and the status of being subjected to an institutional investigation (P = 0.778). The duration of professional experience in the emergency department was found to be related to the status of being subjected to an institutional investigation (P < 0.001) and a judicial investigation (P < 0.02).For emergency physicians, the increasing duration of professional experience in the emergency department and age are two natural factors that increase the risk of encountering malpractice claims; gender does not affect that risk
Haematological Profile in Chronic Liver Disease Patients in Geriatric Population: An Observational Study
Authors: Deepak Bhosle  , Amit Aggarwal
Published: April 2023

Background: The incidence of chronic liver disease is increasing worldwide. Common causes of chronic liver disease include alcohol, chronic hepatitis B and C and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Abnormalities in hematological parameters are common in patients with cirrhosis. There is paucity of data in geriatric population with chronic liver diseases.Methods: A pre-structured performa was prepared to collect the demographic data that included Age, Gender, Occupation, Area of Residence, History of present illness (duration of illness, bleeding tendencies, abdominal distension, jaundice, oliguria). Peripheral blood smears were assessed for Anisopoikilocytosis, nucleated RBCs and morphological type of anaemia; Hypersegmented neutrophils, toxic granulation, relative lymphocytosis and immature cells/ blasts and platelet number and morphology.Conclusion: The study categorically showed male preponderance in patients with Chronic Liver disease. Anaemia was prevalent in 89% of study population with major blood picture being normocytic normochromic anaemia. Mild to moderate thrombocytopenia was seen in 17% and leucopenia was seen in 32% of the patients.
A Case of Poisoning Due to Glutaraldehyde and Alprazolam Ingestion with Multiple Tentative Cuts Over Wrist and Neck
Authors: Mohammad A. Khan  , Sangeeta Kumari  , Manisha Verma  , Mousami Singh  , Anoop K. Verma
Published: April 2023

Alprazolam is most commonly used benzodiazepine in overdose for deliberate self-poisoning. Glutaraldehyde is used for cold sterilization of medical, surgical and dental equipment. Poisoning due to accidental exposure as well as self-poisoning is common with glutaraldehyde. Self-inflicted or hesitational cuts are associated with suicide or attempted suicide or suicidal gestures and their examination is an important task for forensic expert.
Polymicrobial Necrotizing Fasciitis – A Fatal Outcome following Motor Vehicle Accident
Authors: Vinod Ashok Chaudhari  , Arpan Kumar Pan  , Ashok N
Published: April 2023

Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon skin infection characterized by rapidly progressing, extensive skin necrosisinvolving the soft tissues and superficial fascia. It begins with non-specific local cutaneous signs, posing adiagnostic difficulty for the clinicians, evolving into life-threatening systemic toxicity. Trauma is more oftenknown to be a causal infective etiology. The presence of underlying comorbidities has been observed in casesof necrotizing fasciitis. Various microorganisms, including a mix of anaerobes and aerobes, marine creatureslike vibrio, or even fungi, can cause necrotizing fasciitis. Thus, necrotizing fasciitis may be polymicrobial ormonomicrobial. We report a case of an 80-year-old pillion rider of a motorbike involved in a road traffic accident.The injury sustained resulted in an uncommon complication of polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis, causing theindividual’s death. The microbial invasion of the skin is considered to release toxins, damaging tissues andcausing necrosis. Coagulase-negative staphylococci is a common human skin aerobic, gram-positive coccus. Ithas shown the propensity to cause bacteremia. Candida, a known invasive organism, can play a potential rolein fasciitis. This inter-microbial synergism may stimulate an aggressive systemic inflammation leading to septicshock
Mapeo de la percepción individual y del entorno organizacional para la práctica clínica basada en la evidencia entre enfermeras renales en España
Authors: Cobo-Sánchez José Luis , Cirera-Segura Francisco , García-Martínez Mirian , Vieira-Barbosa Lopes Luis Miguel , Jaume-Riutort Catalina , Hernando-García Julia , Marrero-Fernández Pilar , Moreno García Miguel Ángel , González-García Fernando , Larrañeta-Inda Irene , Ulzurrún-García Ana , Casas-Cuesta Rafael , Ila-García Andrés , Blanco-Mavillard Ian
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Analizar la percepción de las enfermeras renales en España en relación con el entorno organizacional para la práctica clínica basada en la evidencia (PCBE); y determinar qué factores profesionales y del contexto influenyen esta percepción.

Material y Método: Estudio observacional transversal multiéntrico, en 15 servicios de nefrología de distitos hospitales en España y 2 centros de diálisis. Se utilizaron los instrumentos Practice Environment Scale of Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) y Evidence Based Practice Questionnarie (EBPQ). Se realizó un análisis estadístio descriptivo, bivariado (ANOVA, Kruskall-Wallis), y regresión logística con la puntuación total del EBPQ como variable dependiente.

Resultados: Se recibieron 397 encuestas (participación84,28%), tras depuración encuestas, fueron válidas 382 (81,1% población): 82,7% mujeres, edad media 42 años, media de experiencia profesional como enfermera 18,2 años (12,2 años en nefrología), 94,8% clínicas, 81,9% de hemodiálisis. Puntuación media PES-NWI 62,35±15,10 (IC:95% 60,78-48,06). Presentaron menores puntuaciones en algunos factores del PES-NWI las enfermeras de centros >500 enfermeras, que trabajan en hemodiálisis y >11 años de experiencia profesional. Las enfermeras gestoras presentaron mayores puntuaciones en todos los factores del PES-NWI. Puntuación media EBPQ 81,05±21,92 (IC:95% 78,70-83,4). Presentaron mayores puntuaciones en varios factores del EBPQ las enfermeras con menor experiencia profesional, mejor puntuación en PES-NWI y que poseían estudios de postgrado.

Conclusiones: Los factores que más influyen en la percepción de las enfermeras renales en España son la experiencia profesional, el rol dentro de la organización, un contexto favorable y la formación de postgrado.
Pendampingan Branding Produk Sebagai Strategi Graduasi Keluarga Penerima Manfaat Program Keluarga Harapan Di Kelurahan Kepanjen Kidul
Authors: Nafasari Zarin , Mawarni Sutrisna Lala , Susilowati Tiyas , Purwito Lasi
Published: April 2023

Mahasiswa Kajian dan Praktik Lapangan Universitas Negeri Malang bersama Dinas Sosial Kota Blitar melaksanakan pengabdian kepada masyarakat terkait dengan pendampingan branding produk kue kecipir yang diproduksi oleh Keluarga Penerima Manfaat Program Keluarga Harapanelurahan Kepanjen Kidul Kota Blitar. Motif dibalik pelaksanaan program ini yaitu kurangnya kemampuan sasaran dalam hal branding/marketing sehingga produk kue kecipir belum dikenal oleh masyarakat luas.  Tujuan program pendampingan ini adalah membantu mengembangkan usaha kelompok KPM PKH Kelurahan Kepanjen Kidul sebagai salah satu strategi graduasi mandiri. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan yaitu dengan observasi dan pendampingan praktik. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah KPM PKH mampu; 1) merencanakan desain label/stiker sebagai ciri khas produk; 2) membuat slogan; 3) menuliskan identitas KPM PKH Kelurahan Kepanjen Kidul agar diketahui oleh calon konsumen, dan dapat menentukan pilihan desain warna serta kemasan agar semakin menarik sehingga mempermudah promosi dan meningkatkan daya jual produk. Diharapkan program pengembangan pendampingan branding produk kue kecipir dapat terus dilakukan secara merata di wilayah Kota Blitar agar masyarakat sasaran menjadi lebih mandiri secara finansial sehingga mampu membantu pemerintah dalam membangun ekonomi produktif.
Peran Influencer Marketing dalam Meningkatkan Produk UKM (Webinar UPT Pelatihan Koperasi dan UKM Provinsi Jawa Timur)
Authors: Fianabila Aan , Kharisna Farisyaputra Ajie , Shinta Laurienza Divya , Miroso Raharjo Kukuh
Published: April 2023

Kemajuan teknologi saat ini membuat sebagian besar pelaku usaha khususnya bagi para pelaku UKM harus memiliki ide kreatif untuk mengenalkan produknya kepada khalayak umum. Untuk saat ini teknik marketing yang dibutuhkan harus sesuai dengan perkembangan teknologi yang ada. Kemajuan teknologi tersebut dapat terlihat misalnya dengan munculnya berbagai platform sosial media yang digunakan oleh seluruh lapisan masyarakat. Tentunya keberadaan sosial media dapat dimanfaatkan bagi para pelaku UKM sebagai salah satu media dalam promosi usaha. Pemanfaatan sosial media ini tentu tidak terlepas dengan adanya sumber daya manusia yang mampu mengelolanya dengan baik. Influencer merupakan salah satu SDM yang saat ini memiliki pengaruh besar di kalangan masyarakat sebagai konten kreator yang mampu memberikan dampak besar terhadap suatu penjualan produk di sosial media. Adanya influencer ini dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai salah satu sumber untuk mempromosikan produk UKM di sosial media. Maka dari itu pelaku UKM harus memahami dengan seksama bagaimana pemanfaatan dan peran influencer dengan tepat salah satunya melalui webinar yang tentunya diisi dengan narasumber yang ahli di bidangnya sehingga mampu memperoleh pengetahuan dan wawasan yang memadai. UPT Pelatihan Koperasi dan UKM Provinsi Jawa Timur menyelenggarakan webinar dengan tema influencer marketing guna memberikan edukasi khususnya bagi pelaku UKM agar mereka mengetahui peran influencer dengan tepat dalam membantu untuk mempromosikan usaha yang sedang dijalani.
Libro de autoría colectiva Estudios Centrados En Las Ciencias Sociales. Vol 1 Num 3
Authors: Ortega Rolando
Published: April 2023

Libro de autoría colectiva Estudios Centrados En Las Ciencias Sociales. Vol 1 Num 3
AN INSIGHT INTO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PARENTS OF DIVYANG (DISABLED) CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Authors: Mendiratta Archana , Sharma Asha
Published: April 2023

Purpose: This paper aims to assess the “quality of life” of parents of children with developmental disability in specific domains (i.e., health, social relations, socioeconomic environment, and overall quality of life).
Methodology: A structured questionnaire, based on the “brief quality of life scale”, developed by WHO (1996), was administered to parents of children disabled with Autism or Mental retardation. Having understood the purpose and the procedure, 104 parents participated in the study.
Findings: The study found a strong positive association between QOL and its dimensions. The study evidenced a low performance of the parents of children with developmental disability on the identified dimensions of QOL, especially on the social relations dimension of QOL. The study also found that the parents of children disabled with Mental retardation had a better QOL as compared to the parents of children disabled with Autism. Finally, the study evidenced that the socioeconomic environment of the family influences the health and social relations dimensions of the QOL.
Implications: The study outcome significantly deepens the knowledge and enhances the quality of the extant literature.
DERIVATION OF EDUCOLOGY FROM LITERATURE: A QUALITATIVE VENTURE
Authors: Macwan Dr Alkaben J
Published: April 2023

Literature is the richest source of deriving wisdom for each sphere of human life. How can education stay spart from it? The philosophy derived from such a witty source to be implemented to bring reforms in our education system is called educology. This paper attempts to analyse one of the great works written by German writer Hermann Hesse titled “Siddhartha” which portrays the educative life-journey of the protagonist. The abstract speculations and assumptions of metaphysics, ontology, epistemology, axiology (philosophy), concepts like culture, social interaction, social self-realization, social status (sociology), and theoretical considerations of personality, emotions, feelings, conflicts, motivation, psychological self (psychology) were derived through the systematic content analysis methodology by the researcher and thereby educational ideas and practices were suggested in the form of Educology. Thus, a local habitation was given to the airy abstract theoretical ideas. This paper also offers an example of how a philosophically rich literary work be analysed to derive lessons for education. The three-fold analysis scheme employed in this research i.e., character analysis, event analysis and idea analysis offer a concrete scaffold to analyse any literary piece minutely for any systematic research. The educology derived from such a robust analysis has a very stout implications for making our education system life-oriented.
RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF FACULTY MEMBERS OF SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY INDEXED IN SCOPUS DATABASE
Authors: Kasundra Kanakben j. , Kantaria N. M.
Published: April 2023

Research output or productivity means research publications of researchers of any organization; it includes journal articles, books, book chapters, conference- seminar papers, reviews or any creative work. This study analyzed the research productivity of 53 faculty members from 10 science departments of Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Researcher analyzed total 1620 research publications published during 1981 to 2022 indexed in Scopus Database, one of the largest index and abstracting database. In 2017 faculties published maximum 144 publications. Department of Physics published maximum 570 publications, Average publications per faculty is 30.6 and department of physics have highest average publication per faculty is 81.4. In this paper researcher tried to analyze author productivity according to the number of publications, citations and highest h-Index. According to this rank list Dr. Kuberkar is on first rank in terms of maximum publications, citations and highest h-index means he is the most productive teaching faculty of Saurashtra University.
Peranan Pola Asuh Alkitabiah Dalam Meminimalkan Perilaku Buruk Anak Pendeta
Authors: Sukmawati Henny , Hermanto Yanto Paulus , Mukti Guntur Hari
Published: April 2023

Children born as pastor’s kids often face pressures from the church environment and its surrounding; as they grow and develop, they are often expected to be good and even role models to others. It is not an easy condition to live in, and pastor’s kids often find it burdensome. Moreover, the opposite also often happens in real life. Pastor’s kids often display destructive behaviors and cause many problems. The research aims to help parents who work as pastors find solutions to the problem of bad behavior in their children. This research uses the literature study method. This research presents biblical parenting as the primary key to solving pastors' kids’ problematic behaviors. This is marked by a balance between teaching and giving examples, including maintaining a harmonious husband-wife relationship, applying biblical discipline, and giving unconditional love and acceptance.
CRITICAL REVIEW OF TEXT MINING AND SENTIMENT ANALYSIS FOR STOCK MARKET PREDICTION
Authors: Janková Zuzana
Published: April 2023

The paper is aimed at a critical review of the literature dealing with text mining and sentiment analysis for stock market prediction. The aim of this work is to create a critical review of the literature, especially with regard to the latest findings of research articles in the selected topic strictly focused on stock markets represented by stock indices or stock titles. This requires examining and critically analyzing the methods used in the analysis of sentiment from textual data, with special regard to the possibility of generalization and transferability of research results. For this reason, an analytical approach is also used in working with the literature and a critical approach in its organization, especially for completeness, coherence, and consistency. Based on the selected criteria, 260 articles corresponding to the subject area are selected from the world databases of Web of Science and Scopus. These studies are graphically captured through bibliometric analysis. Subsequently, the selection of articles was narrowed to 49. The outputs are synthesized and the main findings and limits of the current state of research are highlighted with possible future directions of subsequent research.
Contemporaneous Observations of Hα Luminosities and Photometric Amplitudes for M Dwarfs
Authors: García Soto Aylin , Newton Elisabeth R. , Douglas Stephanie T. , Burrows Abigail , Kesseli Aurora Y.
Published: April 2023

While many M dwarfs are known to have strong magnetic fields and high levels of magnetic activity, we are still unsure about the properties of their starspots and the origin of their magnetic dynamos. Both starspots and chromospheric heating are generated by the surface magnetic field; they produce photometric variability and Hα emission, respectively. Connecting brightness variations to magnetic activity therefore provides a means to examine M-dwarf magnetism. We survey 30 M dwarfs previously identified as fast rotating stars (P
rot < 10 days). We present time-series optical photometry from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and contemporaneous optical spectra obtained using the Ohio State Multi-Object Spectrograph (OSMOS) on the 2.4 m Hiltner telescope at MDM Observatory in Arizona. We measure rotation periods and photometric amplitudes from TESS light curves using Gaussian Processes. From the OSMOS spectra, we calculate the equivalent width of Hα, and L
Hα
/L
bol. We find a weak positive correlation between Hα luminosity and the semiamplitude, R
var (

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0.005

−
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+
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). We also observe short-term variability (between 20 and 45 minutes) in Hα equivalent widths and possible enhancement from flares consistent to recent literature.
Wave Conversion, Decay, and Heating in a Partially Ionized Two-fluid Magneto-atmosphere
Authors: Cally Paul S. , Gómez-Míguez M. M.
Published: April 2023

A ray-theoretic phase-space description of linear waves in a two-fluid (charges and neutrals) magnetized plasma is used to calculate analytic decay rates and mode transmission and conversion coefficients between fast and slow waves in two dimensions due to finite ion–neutral collision frequencies at an arbitrary ionization fraction. This is relevant to partially ionized astrophysical plasmas, in particular solar and stellar atmospheres. The most important parameter governing collisional effects is the ratio of the wave frequency to the neutral–charges collision frequency, ϵ = ω/ν
nc, with secondary dependence on ionization fraction and wave attack angle. Comparison is made to the one-fluid magnetohydrodynamic case, and it is found that acoustic-to-acoustic and magnetic-to-magnetic transmission through the Alfvén-acoustic equipartition layer is decreased by a term of

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relative to one-fluid (infinite collision frequency), and correspondingly acoustic-to-magnetic and magnetic-to-acoustic conversion is increased. The neutral-acoustic mode is shown to dissipate rapidly as ν
nc → ∞. Away from the mode conversion region, dissipative decay along the remaining magneto-acoustic rays scales as

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and is found to be much more effective on magnetically dominated rays compared to acoustically dominated rays. This produces a steep jump in dissipation in mode conversion regions, where the rays change character, and can produce localized heating there and beyond. Applications to the solar chromosphere are discussed.
Classification of Blazar Candidates of Unknown Type in Fermi 4LAC by Unanimous Voting from Multiple Machine-learning Algorithms
Authors: Agarwal A.
Published: April 2023

The Fermi fourth catalog of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) data release 3 (4LAC-DR3) contains 3407 AGNs, out of which 755 are flat spectrum radio quasars (FSRQs), 1379 are BL Lacertae objects (BL Lac objects), 1208 are blazars of unknown (BCUs) type, while 65 are non-AGNs. Accurate categorization of many unassociated blazars still remains a challenge due to the lack of sufficient optical spectral information. The aim of this work is to use high-precision, optimized machine-learning (ML) algorithms to classify BCUs into BL Lac objects and FSRQs. To address this, we selected the 4LAC-DR3 Clean sample (i.e., sources with no analysis flags) containing 1115 BCUs. We employ five different supervised ML algorithms, namely, random forest, logistic regression, XGBoost, CatBoost, and neural network with seven features: photon index, synchrotron-peak frequency, pivot energy, photon index at pivot energy, fractional variability, ν
F
ν, at synchrotron-peak frequency, and variability index. Combining results from all models leads to better accuracy and more robust predictions. These five methods together classified 610 BCUs as BL Lac objects and 333 BCUs as FSRQs with a classification metric area under the curve >0.96. Our results are significantly compatible with recent studies as well. The output from this study provides a larger blazar sample with many new targets that could be used for forthcoming multiwavelength surveys. This work can be further extended by adding features in X-rays, UV, visible, and radio wavelengths.
Spicules in IRIS Mg ii Observations: Automated Identification
Authors: Herde Vicki L. , Chamberlin Phillip C. , Schmit Don , Bose Souvik , Daw Adrian , Milligan Ryan O. , Polito Vanessa
Published: April 2023

We have developed an algorithm to identify solar spicules in the first ever systematic survey of on-disk spicules exclusively using Mg ii spectral observations. Using this algorithm we identify 2021 events in three Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) data sets with unique solar feature targets spanning a total of 300 minutes: (1) active region, (2) decayed active region/active network, and (3) coronal hole. We present event statistics and relate occurrence rates to the underlying photospheric magnetic field strength. This method identifies spicule event densities and occurrence rates similar to previous studies performed using Hα and Ca ii observations of active regions. Additionally, this study identifies spicule-like events at very low rates at magnetic field intensities below 20 G, and increasing significantly between 100 and 200 G in active regions and above 20 G in coronal holes, which can be used to inform future observation campaigns. This information can be be used to help characterize spicules over their full lifetimes, and compliments existing Hα spectral capabilities and upcoming Lyα spectral observations with the Solar eruptioN Integral Field Spectrograph (SNIFS) sounding rocket. In total, this study presents a method for detecting solar spicules exclusively using Mg ii spectra, and provides statistics for spicule occurrences in the Mg ii h line with respect to the magnetic field strength for the purpose of predicting spicule occurrences.
Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Medical Malpractice Claims against Hospitalists
Authors: Han Seung Jun
Published: April 2023

The hospitalist system has recently been implemented in Korea. Claims against hospitalists may become a new medicolegal issue, as the number of medical malpractice claims is increasing. Hospitalist medical malpractice cases frequently involve more severe patient injuries than those involving claims against other physicians, and these cases frequently involve errors in clinical judgment and communication. Doctor-patient relationship issues, poor communication skills, and physicians at high risk of malpractice claims are risk factors for medical malpractice claims against hospitalists. Strategies to lower the risk of medical malpractice claims against hospitalists include empathetic communication with patients, standardized handoffs or discharge summaries, direct and close communication with outpatient physicians, and timely referral and consultation. Hospitalists will soon have a significant impact on inpatient care in Korea.
Intention to Participate in MOOCs: Case of University Students in Northwestern Nigeria During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ahmed Abubakar Mu'azu , Abdullah Nor Athiyah , Husin Mohd Heikal , Bello Hassan
Published: April 2023

The Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have been introduced over the past few decades to account for the twenty-first-era education and recent COVID-19 pandemic trials driven by the spread of internet-based technology on the internet. This research seeks to give an extended model investigating the intention to use MOOCs based on students at public universities in north-western Nigeria. The planned extended model, which extends the TAM, was tested via PLS structural equation modelling using data collected from 451 students at public universities in northwestern Nigeria. The research findings indicated that the proposed extended model delivers around is 72.0% descriptive effect and the creative technology acceptance TAM model. establishes strong signal for the effects of PU, PR, PEOU, SN, and TA on intentions to practice MOOCs technology among students at Nigerian public universities context. The pragmatic outcomes present practical implications and theoretical can be used for MOOCs developers with justifying the reasons as to why the usage of MOOCs is not high within public universities in North-ern-western Nigeria. The findings indicate PU, PEOU, PR SN, and TA, considerably impact students’ intention to use MOOCs. The research has theoretically provided insight into extended TAM in Nigerian learning environments to discover the issues influencing students' intents. The findings could practically enlighten administrators, instructors, developers, and policymakers in making informed decisions.
Women Empowerment Through Technology in India
Authors: Patel Darshankumar
Published: April 2023

The goal of this chapter is to evaluate the relation between women's empowerment and technological capabilities, since innovation had already transformed the way people think, perceive, interact, as well as work in diverse workplace environments. Innovation has indeed influenced global modifications, and it is especially seen as a major opportunity for women. Technological advances have the potential to expand economic advantages, and computer technologies to facilitate trade and connect directly to national and international markets to growth throughout. Also in terms of gender equity, it has now become legitimate in recent years to continue providing safeguards at working places in addition to those other necessary amenities. Technology, as an important tool, now appears to be playing an important role in women's advancement and provides an opportunity for their own empowerment throughout this post-modern era. This chapter intends to identify the factors that influence women's participation in technology and address issues related to it.
Introduction to Metaverse and Consumer Behaviour Change
Authors: Singla Babita , Bhattacharya Saurabh , Naik Nithesh
Published: April 2023

A virtual digital environment is created using the metaverse, which also connects the real world. The existence of information technology allows us to do new tasks or carry out routine tasks more effectively. The extended reality, or “metaverse,” allows for new kinds of captivating telepresence but may also make mundane activities easier. These technologies help us in our employment, education, healthcare, consumption, and entertainment more and more, but they also present a number of obstacles. The concerns discussed in this chapter are why and will customers adopt the fully immersive territory for various activities like shopping and purchasing any products including bank products.
Virtual World and the Teaching of Literature Studies in IR 4.0 Era
Authors: Veeramuthu Saravanan P. , Rahman Mohamad Luthfi Abdul , Pourya Asl Moussa , M. A. R. Annamalai Manonmani Devi
Published: April 2023

The rapid innovations in computer sciences and the emergence of technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), metaverse, and similar cyberspaces have greatly impacted the field of education. The radical changes that IR4.0 has made in the teaching approaches and learning behaviours have posed new challenges for students of literary studies in academia. This chapter aims to examine the learning behaviours and challenges of literature students in Malaysian tertiary education in the context of IR4.0. Specifically, the study explores how digital and virtual world has impacted the teaching and learning of literature in academia and thereby seeks to suggest ways to overcome them. It is concluded that effective instruction of literature courses in IR4.0 era requires a combination of pedagogical approaches, technological tools, and cultural sensitivity as well as an effective convergence of the real and the virtual worlds.
Pest characteristics of Trigonorhinus sp. (Coleoptera: Anthribidae) and the developmental process of its galls in Caragana liouana Zhao Y. Chang and Yakovlev
Authors: Zhang Yanru , Hu Yaru , Jiang Haiyan , Zhao Shengguo , Lei Jingwen , Wang Ruigang , Chen Yuhong
Published: April 2023

In recent years, a Trigonorhinus sp. (Coleoptera) has caused serious damage to Caragana liouana Zhao Y. Chang and Yakovlev, a major ecological restoration shrub in China. Here, we survey the occurrence and damage pattern of Trigonorhinus sp. and its galls and compare the growth of affected and unaffected plants. Trigonorhinus sp. larvae usually infest the main trunk and lateral branches of the plant, causing the affected branches to become partially swollen and verrucose. Galls develop in stages depending on whether eggs are laid in May or July and proceed in sequence over three years from egg-laying to formation, expansion, dormancy, maturity, dormancy, maturity, and death. Galls inhibit plant development to some extent. On average, six (at least one, and no more than 18; standard error of the mean = 3) larvae occupy each gall, and the number of larvae within a gall did not significantly affect gall size. Gall size significantly affected branch dieback, and large-diameter infested branches had larger galls. This study clarifies the growth dynamics of Trigonorhinus sp. galls and provides a basis for further research into the growth mechanism of the species’ galls.
Perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore: a pre-vaccine rollout cross-sectional study
Authors: Jayagobi Pooja Agarwal , Ong Chengsi , Yeo Kee Thai , Lim Caleb Chun Wei , Seet Meei Jiun , Kwek Lee Koon , Ku Chee Wai , Chan Jerry Kok Yen , Mathur Manisha , Chua Mei Chien
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Vaccination is critical in controlling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, vaccine perception and acceptance among pregnant and lactating women is unknown in Singapore. We aimed to determine the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among these two groups of women in Singapore and the factors associated with vaccine acceptance.

Methods:

We conducted an anonymous, online survey on the perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and its acceptance by pregnant and lactating women at a tertiary maternal and child hospital in Singapore from 1 March to 31 May 2021. Information on their demographics and knowledge was collected. These factors were assessed for their relationship with vaccine acceptance.

Results:

A total of 201 pregnant and 207 lactating women participated. Vaccine acceptance rates in pregnant and lactating women were 30.3% and 16.9%, respectively. Pregnant women who were unsure or unwilling to take the vaccine cited concerns about safety of the vaccine during pregnancy (92.9%), while lactating women were concerned about its potential long-term negative effects on the breastfeeding child (75.6%). Factors that were positively associated with vaccine acceptance included a lower monthly household income or education level, appropriate knowledge regarding vaccine mechanism and higher perceived maternal risk of COVID-19. Most pregnant (70.0%) and lactating women (83.7%) were willing to take the vaccine only when more safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding were available.

Conclusion:

COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was low among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore. Addressing the safety concerns when more data are available and education on the mechanism of vaccine action will likely improve acceptance among these women.
Дифференциальные и интегральные операции в скрытой сферической симметрии и размерность кривой Коха
Authors: Lyakhov Lev Nikolaevich , Sanina Elizaveta
Published: April 2023

Приведены примеры дифференциальных и интегральных операций, размерность которых меняется в результате введения новых радиальных переменных. На основе интегральной меры со слабой особенностью $x^\gamma dx$, $\gamma>-1$,
вводится оператор, который интерпретируется как оператор Лапласа в пространстве функций дробного числа переменных. Интегрирование по мере $x^\gamma dx$, $\gamma>-1$, также может интерпретироваться как интегрирование по области дробной размерности. Вводится коэффициент скрытой сферической симметрии $\gamma>-1$. Получена формула,
связывающая этот коэффициент с размерностью Хаусдорфа множества в $\mathbb{R}_n$ и евклидовой размерностью $n$.
Существование скрытых сферических симметрий проверено вычислением размерности
$m$-го поколения кривой Коха для произвольных натуральных значений $m$.
Библиография: 17 названий.
Assessment of some enzymes in top soils from metallic material dumpsites in Benin City, Nigeria
Authors: Obayagbona Nosa Omoregbe , Odigie Omorede , Eghomwanre Aimuanmwosa Frank
Published: April 2023

Open scrap metallic material dumpsites or makeshift scrapyards are used in the management of collected disused metallic materials in Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria. Six topsoil samples were collected in duplicates from six open disused metallic material dumpsites located in six areas within Benin city which included; Aduwawa, Saint Saviour, Water Board, second Ibiwe, first Ibiwe and Uwelu respectively. The control soil samples were collected from the vicinity of the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin. The pH and electrical conductivity (EC) of the soil samples were determined using calibrated meters. Enzyme profiling of the soil samples was conducted using standard analytical procedures which included titrimetry and colourimetric techniques. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) of the respective mean enzyme activities of the soil samples was conducted (α=0.05). The mean pH and EC values of the topsoil samples obtained from the dumpsites varied from 6.3 ± 0.2 to 7.8 ± 0.2 and 22.2 ± 0.5 to 107.7 ± 2.2 μ mhos/cm respectively. The mean dehydrogenase readings for topsoil from the dumpsite varied from 4.5 ± 0.4 to 8.9± 0.2 μg TPF/g soil respectively, while the control soil had a dehydrogenase activity mean reading of 1.7 ± 0.2 μg TPF/g soil The observed differences between the mean enzyme activities were significant (F = 167.062, p<0.05). It is likely that there was a link between anthropogenic land usage pattern and the edaphic enzyme profiles of the examined soil samples. It is recommended that further studies focusing on the specific nature of the soil enzymes and the microbial diversity of these contaminated topsoil niches should be conducted.
Safe campus: An intelligent campus video surveillance system for crowd analysis
Authors: Anas Abdullahi , Aliyu Mansur , Ismail Adamu Bashir , Bakale Muhammad Abullahi , Yeldu Zaharadeen Yusuf , Sidi Abdullahi , Ahmad Aliyu , Aliyu Abdulmalik
Published: April 2023

Nigerian campuses comprises of diverse culture, ethnicity and religion. Controlling these campuses is a very big deal. Cameras are installed to help security personnel in carrying out these enormous tasks. However, the installed closed circuit television [CCTV] cameras are only used for evidence sourcing rather than prevention of campus vices. With the use of appropriate technique, campus vices can be prevented thus securing the campus. In this research, an Artificial Intelligent (AI) video surveillance system was developed. The system captures, analyses video for any abnormal behaviour and alerts relevant personnel for appropriate required action. The scheme uses crowd surge a crowd analyzer for videos with vulnerability and threats. The result shows that when deployed at strategic flagged locations early campus vices are detected and reported to relevant personnel whom take appropriate actions and measures to curb escalation of the vices.
Lineament mapping of structural-trend analysis over the Niger-Benue River-confluence and its environs, a case study of North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Anthony Emmanuel Agada , Likkasson Othniel Kamfani , Maigari Abubakar Sadiq , Ali Sani , Abubakar Adam , Yohana Andarawus
Published: April 2023

Evaluation, analysis and interpretation of aeromagnetic and satellite imagery data acquired over the Nigeria confluence and environs; Northcentral Nigeria were carried out in order to characterise the structural framework of the study area. Fourier domain of digital filtering tools and reduction to magnetic equator (RTE) operations were achieved to enhance the available data’s results. The geomagnetic field of the earth was removed from the aeromagnetic data using the IGRF- 12 model. Results from the 2D radially average power spectrum of the enhanced magnetic data estimate the depth of the magnetic sources as 20m. Several digital image enhancement techniques such as edge enhancement and general contrast stretching were applied to the satellite imagery after which the lineaments extracted from the magnetic data and images were mapped out on-screen using ArcMap 10.8. The RTE map showed a high magnetic intensity values ranging from 33051. 93 nT to 33165.3 nT and trend approximately E -W direction at the eastern and northwestern parts. The digital elevation model (DEM) of the confluence and environs was used to enhance geomorphic features. The structural lineaments orientation obtained from the analysis showed that the primary structural lineaments bearing is NE – SW, ENE -WSW and NNW – SSE and the structural directions derived from the 2D maps are aligned along NE – SW and NW – SE. This conforms to the general trend of structures produced by the Pan African events.
Assessment of the attitude and practice of healthcare workers towards management of hospital waste in general hospital Katsina, Northwest Nigeria
Authors: Lugga Aisha Sani , Abubakar Bello , Haruna Sagir , Abubakar Amina Salihu , Mudi Bilkisu
Published: April 2023

Healthcare waste represents a major public health issue, especially in developing countries. Among healthcare waste categories, Waste materials in the form of sharp ends are one of the most hazardous. Exposure to needle stick injuries can lead to blood-borne pathogens, therefore healthcare waste management should be done effectively well. The study was conducted to assess the attitude of healthcare workers towards healthcare waste management. A descriptive study through the employment of structured questionnaires was employed to elicit information from one hundred and fifty (150) healthcare workers in the General Hospital Kastina. Descriptive statistics was employed to analyze and present the data generated. Results generated show that types of healthcare waste generated in the facility can be associated with risks and hazards if not properly treated. From the findings healthcare workers has poor attitude towards waste management. It was recommended that Government should make effort to provide sanitation departments and different waste units in all hospitals which will help to manage the waste disposal
Application of structural equation modeling in petroleum science and technology research
Authors: Habib Mukhtar , Lamido Sani Inuwa , Umar Jibia Firdausi
Published: April 2023

This work intends to optimize research and development performance processes in the field of oil and gas academia/industry derived from a case study, based on theoretical framework on the principles of structural equation modelling (SEM). We define the basis of the model by six different structural constructs derived from literature and the ir interdependence in the form of hypotheses. The constructs consist of one latent exogenous variable and five latent endogenous variables. Furthermore, five independent operational variables were established with respect to the latent exogenous variable while 20 dependent operational variables were also established with respect to the latent endogenous variables. The evidence of interdependence among the constructs and their respective operational variables were provided by five different hypotheses carried out on the path diagrams. As a result, the interaction between each construct and its variables defines its individual measurement model, which translates into some sets of linear equations. Having obtained the measurement for each construct, the interaction can then be applied to define other sets of linear equations that represent the behaviour of the organisation of the entire process which is expected to yield the proposed research and development programme. The developed model can easily be adopted by interested parties for application on similar projects.
Investigation of Groundwater Potential in New Jerusalem area of Damaturu, Yobe State Nigeria, using electrical resistivity method.
Authors: Emeka Agada Livinus , Sharma Satendra
Published: April 2023

The increasing trend in borehole failures and the general decline in groundwater levels and borehole yields due to climate change mostly in semi-arid regions such as Damaturu in Yobe State, needs an urgent intervention in order to sustain the provision of quality drinking water to the populace. In this study, we investigated the groundwater potential of New Jerusalem in Damaturu, Yobe State, using electrical resistivity method. The results obtained showed that the study area is composed of five (5) geoelectric layers which include the Topsoil, Clay, Sand, Sandy-clay and Sand. The third and the fifth layers were the aquifers in the study area. The first aquifer is semi-confined and the second aquifer is confined. The results obtained from this study area correlated perfectly with existing borehole data from the study area. The results of this study indicated that the second aquifer which is located at an average depth of 147 m below the Earth surface in most parts of the study area is the best source of quality drinking water in the area. The average thickness of the first layer is 1.2m and its average resistivity is 183 Ωm. The second layer has an average resistivity of 50 Ωm and an average thickness of 8.32 m. The third layer has an average resistivity of 301 Ωm and an average thickness of 57.5 m and an average depth of 67 m. The fourth layer has an average thickness of 81 m with an average resistivity of 148.2 Ωm. The average resistivity of the fifth layer is 285.4 Ωm. The thickness of the aquifer in the study area shows that the study area has good groundwater potential. Based on the findings of this study, we therefore recommend that boreholes for quality drinking water in the study area should be drilled to a depth of 140 m and above into the second aquifer.
Medicinal plants and non-plant remedies used in the treatment of livestock ailments in Dawuro Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia
Authors: Dilbato Tegegn , Begna Feyissa , Tolosa Tadele
Published: April 2023

Ethnoveterinary medicine is part of indigenous knowledge that has been used for many centuries in the world, particularly in developing countries. Owing to its history and wider utility in our society, a survey on ethnoveterinary practice was undertaken between October 2018 and December 2019, to assess and document this traditional practice in the treatment of livestock ailments in the Dawuro zone. Data on the type of herbs/shrubs and other non-plant consumables or materials were gathered from purposively selected 81 informants using a semi-structured questionnaire. Focus group discussions, participant observations, and field trips were also made. Data obtained from the questionnaire survey were analyzed using descriptive statistics and quantitative ethnobotanical methods. Samples of plants claimed to have medicinal value were collected and botanically identified. The study revealed that 92 plant species belonging to 44 families were in use. The family Asteraceae was the most frequently reported species (11.4%). Herbs (31.7%) were the main source of traditional prepared medicine followed by shrubs (31.5%). The leaves (40.5%) and roots (34.5%) were more commonly utilized parts of plants while pounding (78.8%) was the major formulation. Among the non-plant materials, bear faeces, sharp hot iron or wire/knife, and common salt showed the highest utility level (100%). Azadirachta indica was the most preferred species to treat blackleg and also with the highest use value (UVs=0.36). The study revealed that the local communities of the study areas were rich in indigenous knowledge of ethnoveterinary practices. Thus, a strong protective policy is needed to safeguard the plant species; and develop regulations in the applications of ethnoveterinary knowledge. Moreover, bioactive validation of plant chemical content, along with testing for efficacy and safety would be part of indispensable technicalities for rational utility in the future.