bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cell-free Synthesis of Proteins with Selectively 13C-Labelled Methyl Groups from Inexpensive Precursors
Authors: Van Raad Damian , Otting Gottfried , Huber Thomas
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The novel eCell system maintains the activity of the entire repertoire of metabolic E. coli enzymes in cell-free protein synthesis. We show that this can be harnessed to produce proteins with selectively 13C-labelled amino acids from inexpensive 13C-labelled precursors. The system is demonstrated with selective 13C-labelling of methyl groups in the proteins ubiquitin and peptidyl-prolyl cis–trans isomerase B. Starting from 3-13C-pyruvate, 13C-HSQC cross-peaks are obtained devoid of one-bond 13C-13C scalar couplings. Starting from 2-13C-methyl-acetolactate, single methyl groups of valine and leucine are labelled. Labelling efficiencies are 70 % or higher, and the method allows to produce perdeuterated proteins with protonated methyl groups in residue-selective manner. The system uses the isotope-labelled precursors sparingly and is more readily scalable than conventional cell-free systems.
Multidimensional encoding of restricted and anisotropic diffusion by double rotation of the q vector
Authors: Jiang Hong , Svenningsson Leo , Topgaard Daniel
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Diffusion NMR and MRI methods building on the classic pulsed gradient spin-echo sequence are sensitive to many aspects of translational motion, including time and frequency dependence (“restriction”), anisotropy, and flow, leading to ambiguities when interpreting experimental data from complex heterogeneous materials such as living biological tissues. While the oscillating gradient technique specifically targets frequency dependence and permits control of the sensitivity to flow, tensor-valued encoding enables investigations of anisotropy in orientationally disordered materials. Here, we propose a simple scheme derived from the “double-rotation” technique in solid-state NMR to generate a family of modulated gradient waveforms allowing for comprehensive exploration of the 2D frequency–anisotropy space and convenient investigation of both restricted and anisotropic diffusion with a single multidimensional acquisition protocol, thereby combining the desirable characteristics of the oscillating gradient and tensor-valued encoding techniques. The method is demonstrated by measuring multicomponent isotropic Gaussian diffusion in simple liquids, anisotropic Gaussian diffusion in a polydomain lyotropic liquid crystal, and restricted diffusion in a yeast cell sediment.
Brief communication: Monitoring active layer dynamics using a lightweight nimble ground-penetrating radar system – a laboratory analogue test case
Authors: Léger Emmanuel , Saintenoy Albane , Serhir Mohammed , Costard François , Grenier Christophe
Published: March 2023

Abstract. Monitoring active layer dynamics is critical for improving the understanding of near-surface thermal and hydrological processes in the cryosphere. This study presents the laboratory test of a low-cost ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system within a laboratory experiment of active layer freezing and thawing monitoring. The system is an in-house-built low-power monostatic GPR antenna coupled with a reflectometer piloted by a single-board computer (SBC) and was tested prior to field deployment. The correspondence between the frozen front electromagnetic (EM) reflection and temperature allowed us to test the ability of the system to closely monitor the frozen front and bottom of the active layer reflection.
(أن) معانيها ومسائلها في اللغة والقرآن
Authors: زينب عبد الجيد محمد
Published: March 2023

ترد (أن) مفتوحة الهمزة، وساكنة النون، في اللغة العربية بعشرة معان، وإن الذي يحدد نوعها هو المعنى، وهذه دراسة شاملة في (أن) معانيها ومسائلها.ولقد وضع البحث في فصلين. الأول: أقسامها وبينت فيه (أن) الاسمية والحرفية، وأنواع الحرفية، وهي عشرة معان. أما الفصل الثاني: ففي مسائلها. وهي: زيادة (لا) بعدها، وإظهارها وإضمارها، وإعمال (أن) مضمرة، وإعمال المخففة، وإعمال (أن) الزائدة. وأهم هذه الأنواع هي المصدرية الناصبة، والتي يتداخل مع المعاني الأخرى، وهي أحد أنواع (أن) عند البصريين، بخلاف الكوفيين الذين يرون أنها مصدرية.
Resistencia y construcción de una masculinidad no hegemónica en «Maricón perdido» (Bob Pop, 2021)
Authors: Del Castillo Aira Itxaso , Iturbe Tolosa Andoni
Published: March 2023

El objeto del presente artículo es el análisis de la serie Maricón Perdido (Bob Pop, 2021), que retrata la construcción de su identidad como homosexual, con pluma, sobrepeso y con esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA). La metodología se basa en el análisis textual, poniendo el foco en el uso del tiempo, en concreto el orden y frecuencia de los acontecimientos. Así, el análisis se divide en tres apartados:  la adolescencia; la primera juventud y, por último, se analiza la estrategia de resistencia de Roberto/Bob mediante la figura del autor. La investigación concluye que la representación de la masculinidad disidente de Bob Pop es consciente, meditada y política. La serie rompe con la estructura cronológica tradicional, mediante repeticiones y reinvenciones, para abordar las vivencias que van construyendo a Roberto/Bob Pop. Nos describe la experiencia de la construcción de la subjetividad desde una posición subalterna, muchas veces mediante la agresión. No sólo traspasa los límites temporales de su relato, sino también los del relato como artefacto, pues la serie es parte de un mundo transmedia. La elección de esta estructura narrativa es una reivindicación de nuevas formas discursivas de subjetividad que cuestionen las categorías estancas de identidad.
Seasoned Teachers’ Digital Skills Readiness in the Online learning of Selected
Authors: Villon Joy Therese , Balon Joevin , Aranilla Auriane
Published: March 2023

The purpose of the study is to determine the digital skills readiness of seasoned teachers in online learning. This study utilized descriptive quantitative research to determine the level of digital skills readiness of seasoned teachers. The study was conducted in selected elementary schools in Quezon province via a google form survey. The thirty (30) respondents were chosen using purposive sampling because, based on the criteria, the teachers should have more than 10 years of service. After the survey, the researchers record the gathered data and compute the weighted mean of each variable. Based on the findings, seasoned teachers from selected schools in Quezon province differ in their digital skills readiness. Some seasoned teachers may need assistance depending on the nature of the work that requires technology. This study also recommends that seasoned teachers may continuously attend professional development activities to enhance their digital skills. Additionally, a related research study uses a qualitative design to gather in-depth responses from the respondents.
A Numerical Study of Tertiary Oil Recovery by Injection of Low-Salinity Water
Authors: Wattan Ahmed radhi , Aljwad Mohammed S. , Alameedy Usama S.
Published: March 2023

The injection of Low Salinity Water (LSWI) as an Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) method has recently attracted a lot of attention. Extensive research has been conducted to investigate and identify the positive effects of LSWI on oil recovery.
In order to demonstrate the impact of introducing low salinity water into a reservoir, simulations on the ECLIPSE 100 simulator are being done in this work. To simulate an actual reservoir, an easy static model was made. In order to replicate the effects of injecting low salinity water and normal salinity, or seawater, the reservoir is three-phase with oil, gas, and water. It has one injector and one producer.
Five cases were suggested to investigate the effect of low salinity water injection with different concentrations and the period of injection.
The low salinity injection period varied from twenty-five years in case one and reduced five years in each case until reached to five years in final case.
Higher oil recovery factor obtained in case one with injection time twenty-five years and lower recovery factor for case five with injection time of low salinity water injection five years.
Lower water concentration gives higher oil recovery for all cases where this study investigated the effect of low-salinity water flooding as slug injection.
From the five cases presented, field oil recovery factor (FOE), field oil production rate (FOPR), field oil production total (FOPT), field pressure (FP), and field water cut (FWCT) were observed. Oil recovery is 56.6 percent in high salinity water flooding (HSWF), and 71.8 percent in low salinity water flooding (LSWF) for 0 percent salt concentration and 62.40 percent for 20 percent salt concentration as in case one.
Intelligent Approach for Investigating Reservoir Heterogeneity Effect on Sonic Shear Wave
Authors: Al Said Naji Jassim Mohammed , Abdul-Majeed Ghassan H. , Alhuraishawy Ali K.
Published: March 2023

Heterogeneity refers to a not uniform distribution of reservoir properties. To overcome the problem of heterogeneity, most reservoir studies split the reservoir into different zones. In general, this disparity affects all log tools. Sonic shear wave time (SSW) is a critical metric in geomechanical modeling that is strongly influenced by reservoir heterogeneity and the kind of porous fluid composition. To detect the effect of reservoir heterogeneity on SSW prediction, an artificial neural network (ANN) was applied as an intelligent technique. One Iraqi vertical well that penetrated the Asmari reservoir was selected for this study. It contains 2462 SSW measured points as well as the following seven log parameters: Gamma Ray, Caliper, Density, Neutron, Compressional sonic, and True resistivity log over measured depth. Based on formation assessment and available well data, the Asmari reservoir was classified into six zones (with different lithology and different fluid content): A, B1, B2, B3, B4, and C. To investigate the effect of lithology on SSW, two runs of ANN had been conducted in this study.
Initially, we developed a single ANN for all 2462 measured points, while in the second, six ANNs were built, one for each zone. The optimum structure for all the developed ANNs was obtained with one hidden layer of 12 neurons (7-12-1). The statistical parameters used for comparison are average percent error (APE), absolute average percent error (AAPE), standard deviation (SD), mean square error (MSE), and correlation coefficient (R2). It was observed that these parameters are approximately close to each other for the developed seven ANNs. The R2 values of the seven ANNs are 0.98 for all zones, and 0.99, 0.99, 0.99, 0.99, 0.99 and 0.96 for each zone respectively. The insignificant differences of results can be explained by the fact that the log readings (i.e. inputs variables) are already reflected the effect of lithology. Therefore, we recommended using the ANN based on 2462 for predicting SSW to any lithology zone. A mathematical model for representing the suggested ANN to simplify the calculation.
Research on three complex compounds of divalent first-row transition metal ions having the Schiff base derived from sulfanilamide and N-acetylisatin as bidentate ligand
Authors:   1University of Craiova, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Calea București 107i, Craiova, Romania, Sbîrnă Liana Simona , Moldovan Clementina ,   2University of Petroșani, Faculty of Mining, Department of Management, Environmental Engineering and Geology, Strada Universității, 20, Petroșani, Romania
Published: March 2023

The present paper aims to describe the research performed on three complex compounds formed by divalent first-row transition metal ions – namely M = Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) (representing the complex kernels) with the Schiff base derived from the condensation of sulfanilamide with N-acetylisatin (which proved itself to be able to act as a bidentate ligand in all these cases). This Schiff base is N-(1-acetyl-2-oxoindolin-3-ylidene)-4-aminobenzenesulfonamide, which appears twice in each complex, but is not the only ligand in the structure, as two water molecules are also part of the coordination sphere; there also is an ionization sphere, represented by two chloride ions whose role is to equilibrate the electrical charge of the complex kernel (all the ligands being charge-free) – the general molecular formula of the complexes being thus: [ML2(H2O)2]Cl2. From the electrical point of view, we dealt with three complex compounds that all showed themselves to be electrolytes. As far as magnetic properties are concerned, two of them proved themselves to be paramagnetic, whereas the last one was found to be diamagnetic. After adding different spectral data, corroborating them with the prior information and with the elemental analysis – we have drawn the conclusion that the complexes are six-coordinated, so they all will tend to adopt an octahedral geometry.
Influence of harvest time on carbohydrates content of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) tubers
Authors:   University of Craiova, Babeanu Cristina , Matei Gheorghe ,   University of Craiova
Published: March 2023

Jerusalem artichoke is promoted as a plant with great potential for use due to its specific chemical composition, having inulin as a reserve carbohydrate, unlike other plants that contain starch. Because the tubers deteriorate very easily during storage, it is recommended that the harvest be carried out according to use. In this work the soluble solids, inulin and reducing sugars content of three Jerusalem artichoke cultivars (Dacic, Rares and Dabuleni) grown at Agricultural Research Development Station Caracal was evaluated at two harvest times (autumn and spring). The obtained results show that the studied chemical indices vary depending on the analyzed cultivar and the stage of plant development. The tubers of the experimented Jerusalem artichoke cultivars present appreciable content of soluble solids and inulin at both harvest times. In all investigated cultivars, tubers harvested in spring have lower content of inulin and soluble solids and higher content of reducing sugars than those harvested in autumn.
Antimicrobial activity study of some binuclear complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(II) with a new Schiff base (1,3-bis[ortho-(2-carboxy-phenyliminomethyl)-phenoxy]propane)
Authors:   University of Craiova, Ciolan Florina
Published: March 2023

In this work, the antimicrobial activity of some complexes of Cu(II), Ni(II) and Co(II) with a new Schiff base (1,3-bis[ortho-(2-carboxy-phenyliminomethyl)-phenoxy]propane) tested on five microbial strains, is presented. The antimicrobial activity of the tested compounds was evaluated from a quantitative point of view, as well as the resistance of the microbial biofilms developed on an inert substrate.
New nanocomposites based on silica and the growth substrate of Pleurotus ostreatus with applications in adsorption processes
Authors:   University of Craiova, Eliescu Andreea , Cioateră Nicoleta ,   University of Craiova, Mureșeanu Mihaela ,   University of Craiova, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Calea București 107i, Craiova, Romania
Published: March 2023

The present study aimed at the synthesis and characterization of new biosorbents by modifying the POBM (growth substrate of the macromycete Pleurotus ostreatus) using a commercial silica (DAVICAT 1452) in order to improve the absorbtion properties and the thermal, chemical and mechanical stability of the biosorbents which were presented in a previous study. In order to select the sorbent with the best performance, nanocomposites based on silica and biomass were obtained by different methods. The efficiency of the materials was tested for the removal of Cd(II) ions from aqueous solutions. The maximum capacity and rate of adsorption were for the biosorbent calcinated at 5500C after material synthesis and they were comparable with similar materials presented in the specialised literature.
Fenton degradation of azo dyes
Authors:   University of Craiova, Drăgoi Mădălina
Published: March 2023

This review provides a general idea of Fenton oxidation of azo dyes. The effect of temperature or initial pH on the degradation process of some azo dyes in aqueous solution was investigated. From this study, it can be concluded that Fenton oxidation process is an effective method for azo dye removal.
Determinasi Inovasi Pelayanan Publik Terhadap Konseptualisasi Paradigma Humanis
Authors: Rifai Rifai
Published: March 2023

This paper aims to explain the implementation of public services today from a humanistic perspective/paradigm. Public policy innovation as a necessity in principle and substantively will provide reinforcement in responding to and resolving public policy problems that take place in the community.The method used is descriptive method, which describes several studies, public service policies from various literatures. The results of the literature review show that character education and the inculcation of humanistic values to service providers (government/political elites, bureaucratic apparatus) are very important and must be carried out so that the public service process can be of higher quality and provide optimal satisfaction for service recipients.The result to be achieved in this research is the existence of public policy innovation efforts with the dimensions of novelty and usefulness so that it is expected to have an impact on more concrete efforts and build sustainable community participation. Innovation is applied not only at the evaluation stage of public policies but is applied from the beginning of public policy planning, implementation and evaluation of public policies.
Tanggung Jawab Komisaris Perusahaan Perseroan BUMN Ditinjau dari UU No 40 Tahun 2007 Tentang Perseroan Terbatas
Authors: Qoyyumi Permadi Shafira Andiena , Ariawan Ariawan
Published: March 2023

State-Owned Enterprises or SOEs, are business entities whose share ownership is mostly owned by the state and are also one of the business entities that support the country's economy. Apart from producing goods and/or services, the presence of SOEs can also be a means of employment for the workforce. In order to support the success of a business, BUMN has three important organs, namely the GMS, Directors and Commissioners. In Article 6 paragraph (2) of Law Number 19 of 2003 concerning State-Owned Enterprises it is said that "The Commissioners and Supervisory Board are fully responsible for the supervision of SOEs for the interests and objectives of SOEs". Regarding the Commissioners themselves, it is regulated in Article 27 to Article 33 of Law Number 19 of 2003 concerning State-Owned Enterprises. However, for SOEs companies in the form of Persero, the regulation is also subject to Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies, so that this study uses normative legal research methods. The purpose of this research is expected to be a reference for readers to be able to add insight into the responsibilities of commissioners under the law. This journal will discuss the responsibilities of the company's commissioners in terms of the Limited Liability Company Law. The results of this study which can be concluded are, the Commissioner as an important organ in SOEs is fully responsible for supervising and providing advice to the Directors in carrying out the company's management activities.
Teaching Better: A Community College’s Faculty Development Needs
Authors: Morris Adam A. , Miller Michael T.
Published: March 2023

Faculty development is a critical area of practice for every higher education institution. Many programs, however, are increasingly designed around assuring institutional compliance rather than equipping faculty to be successful teachers. The current study was designed to explore what a community college’s faculty perceived as important faculty development programming. Using a survey of nearly 400 faculty at a suburban community college, faculty identified programs that focus on linking social technology to academic success, generational differences of students, and addressing student disabilities in the classroom as the most important. Nearly half of responding faculty noted that developmental programing is of high importance to them, and just over a third indicated that programing should be in person rather than online. Findings suggest that faculty are seeking the best possible way to connect with students who have grown up with technology.
Burning Mouth Syndrome Treated with Mandibular and Maxillary Nerve Blocks
Authors: Hasoon Jamal , Robinson Christopher , Urits Ivan , Viswanath Omar , Kaye Alan D.
Published: March 2023

Burning mouth syndrome is a condition characterized by a painful burning sensation in the oral mucosa lasting at least 3-6 months with no definitive etiology. The pathophysiology is not well understood, though there appears to be a connection with other neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. We briefly discuss our experience with a patient who suffered from this conidtion and how it was treated with mandibular and maxillary nerve blocks after failing more conservative pharmacological options.
construction of matches in dating platforms
Authors: Pettersen Lene , Døving Runar
Published: March 2023

Dating platforms play the role of the traditional village matchmaker when they suggest potential partners that would be a good fit (‘match’). This paper reports from an in-depth study of the matching machinery of four dating platforms using a recommendation system based on a matchmaker model to suggest matches. While content-based recommendation systems form suggestions based on the users’ behaviour and interaction patterns, a matchmaker model uses information about the user to form recommendations. In the matchmaker model, what the IT system characterises as the ideal formation and a ‘good match’ is revealed. By using the reverse-engineering method, we find that of the four platforms investigated, three construct and form matches based on the couple’s degree of similarities along psychological and personal aspects, while one platform is based on a ‘the more similar along all kinds of axes, the better’-model. None of the platforms employs the anthropological hypergamy principle, which refers to the tendency of women to choose partners of similar or higher social status, while men do the opposite, into its matching account. Match value, which we conceptualise as the match score assigned by the platforms to couples, is a key component in the platforms’ matching machinery. Match value is a numeric value presented as an objective and scientific score, representing the degree of how well two persons ‘fit’ together. The platforms reduce individuals and relationships to a numeric value based on a psychological personality model, which ignores the person’s wider social network, class and context. The ranked order of matches does not consequently correspond with the match value, which suggests that the platforms provide benefits for paying members.
Implementing Deep Learning Models in Embedded Systems for Diagnosis Induction Machine
Authors: Barrera-Llanga Kevin , Sapena-Bañó Ángel , Martínez-Román Javier , Puche-Panadero Rubén
Published: March 2023

Diagnosis of induction machines based on deep learning models is becoming a trend in maintenance systems of modern industry. The implementation of such systems allows low-cost industrial monitoring due to the characteristics of hardware and software. However, combining deep learning models with current embedded systems is a difficult issue due to the computational cost to run data through neural networks. In particular, balancing the resources of graphics processing unit (GPU) with modern architecture models is a challenge for prototyping induction machine diagnostic systems. In this work, a novel method is proposed to implement trained deep learning models in low-cost embedded systems. We review algorithmic optimizations for running neural network models, balancing computational resources. In addition, we propose the use of a graphical user interface (GUI) as a tool for the end user of the embedded system. The approach proposed in this work can be of great help to future researchers who develop their prototype using deep learning models and low-cost embedded systems.
RIAWELC: A Novel Dataset of Radiographic Images for Automatic Weld Defects Classification
Authors: Totino Benito , Spagnolo Fanny , Perri Stefania
Published: March 2023

In the last few years, extracting, analyzing and classifying welding defects in radiographic images received a great deal of attention in several industry manufacturing. Nowadays, computer vision affords considerable accuracy in many practical applications, but making automatic processes approachable also in this field is still a challenge. As an example, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are widely recognized as efficient and accurate classification structures, but, due to the limited availability of specific datasets, training a CNN to classify welding defects is not trivial. This paper presents a new dataset collecting 24,407 radiographic images related to several classes of welding defects: lack of penetration, cracks, porosity and no defect. The proposed dataset of welding defects in radiographic images is released freely to the research community. As an example of application, the dataset has been used to train a customized version of the SqueezeNet CNN obtaining a test accuracy higher than 93%.
Alternativas a la evolución de la operativa bancaria mayorista en el eurosistema
Authors: Romero Ugarte José Luis , Sánchez Martín Abel , Martín Rodríguez Carlos
Published: March 2023

In recent years, payment systems have benefited from technological developments that have accelerated their evolution and adaptation to user needs. Payment systems ultimately depend on central bank money, and the debate about the advisability of updating the different ways of representing this asset has intensified recently. The purpose of this paper is to classify the alternatives available in the wholesale payments environment and identify their possible impact on financial markets. To do so, the motivations behind the creation of a unified large-value payment system in the Eurosystem are listed and analysed to see whether these drivers are still present today and to what extent they could be affected should any of the alternative systems identified become pervasive.

A lo largo de los últimos años, los sistemas de pago se han visto beneficiados por los desarrollos tecnológicos, que han favorecido su evolución y adaptación a las necesidades de los usuarios. Dichas infraestructuras dependen en última instancia del dinero de banco central, y recientemente se ha intensificado el debate sobre la conveniencia de actualizar las distintas formas de representación de dicho activo. El objeto del presente documento es clasificar las distintas alternativas presentes en el ámbito de los pagos mayoristas e identificar el impacto que podrían tener en los mercados financieros. Para ello, se enumeran las motivaciones que impulsaron la creación de un sistema de grandes pagos unificado en el Eurosistema, y se analiza si dichas motivaciones siguen presentes en la actualidad y en qué medida podrían verse afectadas por una posible generalización de alguna de las alternativas identificadas en los sistemas de pago mayoristas en el Eurosistema.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Android Hafalan Surah Al-Qur’an Menggunakan Metode Takrir
Authors: Prahata Jasa Yodi , Andriyanto Sidhiq , Josi Ahmat
Published: March 2023

Media untuk membaca dan menghafalkan Surah Al-Qur’an diharapkan dapat berinovasi dalam mengikuti perkembangan era globalisasi. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk para penghafal Surah Al-Qur’an atau santri agar dapat terbantu dalam menghafal hafalannya, dengan menggunakan Metode Takrir dimana Metode Takrir merupakan salah satu metode menghafal Surah Al-Qur’an yang dinilai cocok dan dapat diijmplementasikan kedalam Smartphone Android. Penelitian ini diharapkan agar para penghafal dan santri yang memiliki smartphone dapat terbantu dalam membaca dan menghafal surah-surah dengan dibantu pengembangan fitur concealable text dan pemutar suara. Aplikasi ini juga memiliki materi yang sesuai dengan materi terkini untuk dapat membantu mereka untuk mempercepat proses pemahaman hafalannya. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian, Aplikasi Hafalan ini memiliki persentase kelayakan mencapai 92,06%.
Pyrite as a Microtextural and Geochemical Tracer of Ore-Forming Processes, Central Zone Orogenic Gold Deposit, Gabgaba District, Sudan
Authors: Berthier Célestine , Perret Julien , Eglinger Aurélien , André-Mayer Anne-Sylvie , Feneyrol Julien , Voinot Alexandre , Teitler Yoram , Bosc Rémi
Published: March 2023

Gold deposition in structurally controlled deposits is triggered by changes in the mineralizing fluid conditions. Recent research has demonstrated that in deposits with a well-established paragenesis, the processes that control the ore-forming fluid conditions, and thus the gold timing and deposition, can be inferred from the study of both textural and chemical characteristics of ore-bearing minerals such as sulfides, which are ubiquitous in almost every gold deposit type. In this contribution, we carried out a coupled investigation of (1) microscopic-scale expression of regional deformation, (2) textures of mineralized veins and pyrite generations, and (3) laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) trace element concentrations in pyrite from the Neoproterozoic Central Zone gold deposit, located in the poorly studied Gabgaba gold district, central Keraf suture, Sudanese Nubian shield.

The Central Zone gold mineralization is associated with late-collisional Keraf strike-slip shearing. It is expressed by visible gold-bearing quartz-ankerite-(albite) conjugate veins hosted by metagranitoids surrounded by metasediments. Some structurally lattice-bound gold occurs in proximal As-Au-Ni–enriched pyrite associated with sericite-albite-ankerite alteration. Vein textures and proximal pyrite oscillatory zoning and geochemical signatures indicate that vein infilling occurred as a response to sudden pressure drops and boiling of the mineralizing fluid. We therefore interpret the Central Zone deposit as a typical orogenic gold deposit, with microtextural evidence and geochemical data supporting the existence of earthquake-induced fault-valve processes.
PERAN HUMAS MUSEUM NASIONAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN CITRA MELALUI KEGIATAN PAMERAN MUSEUM KELILING
Authors: Masitoh Siti , Wulandari Christiana
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis instansi akan perlunya dukungan masyarakat untuk menciptakan citra positif maka dari itu Museum Nasional sangat memerlukan saran dan kritik dari khalayak. Dukungan masyarakat bisa didapatkan dengan meningkatkan peran humas dalam memperkenalkan instansi tersebut. Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana Humas berperan dalam meningkatkan citra Museum Nasional dalam program Museum Keliling yang diselenggarakan pada tahun 2014. Kajian ilmiah telah berusaha memberikan informasi tentang “peran humas Museum Nasional dalam meningkatkan citra museum melalui pameran keliling”. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif yang digambarkan dengan cara diseminasi atau bentuk cerita. Penelitian dilakukan survey secara langsung yaitu dengan mendatangi langsung ke lapangan mengumpulkan data studi kepustakaan, observasi, dan melakukan wawancara. Tujuan yang dicapai dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan jawaban apakah peran Humas yang menyelenggarakan pameran di sekitar museum dapat mendongkrak citranya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan pameran museum di sekitar citra Museum Nasional menjadi citra positif. Ke depannya diharapkan kegiatan pameran ini dapat berlangsung secara rutin agar citra Museum Nasional tetap positif.
Honorary Doctorate Dr. Souha Kanj
Authors: Kanj Souha , Wertheim Heiman
Published: March 2023

On 15 October 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Souha Kanj received a Radboud honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements in the field of infection control and prevention, efforts in antimicrobial stewardship, and research on various infectious diseases, particularly antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria. This edition includes the laudatio and the speech of our honorary doctor. Kanj published the first overview of antibiotic resistance in Arab countries and discovered differences between neighboring countries in the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance. She also developed infection prevention monitoring and education programs for healthcare workers, and private organizations in the Arab world. Thanks to her efforts, Lebanon has signed the WHO pledge for hand hygiene. Kanj is not only commended for her expertise, didactic skills, and contribution to medicine, but also for her resilience and strong belief in making a positive impact, despite the difficult journey she has been through, having studied during the Lebanese civil war and being faced with numerous challenges that hit Lebanon and the region after that. Prof. dr. Heiman Wertheim, head of the clinical microbiology department at Radboud UMC: “Kanj has become a role model and inspiration for female and male physicians and infectious disease trainees in the Middle East and beyond.”
On Intuitionistic Fuzzy Subgroups of (M-N) Type and Their Algebraic Properties
Authors:   Gaziantep University, Department of Mathematics, Gaziantep, Turkey, Hatip Ahmed
Published: March 2023

The objective of this paper is to define the intuitionistic fuzzy subgroup of type (M-N) and to study some of its elementary properties and substructures such as normality, direct and inverse images.Also, many related theorems and examples will be presented and illustrated.
A Novel Study on Some Pairwise Sub-Lindelöf Topological Spaces
Authors:   Department Of Mathematics, University Of Blida 1, Blida, Algeria, Lhiani Djamal
Published: March 2023

This paper is dedicated to introduce some novel topological generalizations of pairwise Lindelöf spaces, which will be called sub-Lindelöf spaces, and to present some results. Also, We suggest two new types of pairwise sublindelöf spaces, as well as types of topological mappings, such as p₁-paralindelöf and p₂-paralindelöf mappings.
On the Symbolic 2-Plithogenic Rings
Authors:   Department of Mathematics , Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey, Merkepci Hamiyet ,   Tishreen University, Department of Mathematics, Latakia, Syria, Abobala Mohammad
Published: March 2023

The objective of this paper is to study for the first time the algebraic properties of symbolic 2-plithogenic rings generated from the fusion of symbolic plithogenic sets with algebraic rings, where we study some of the elementary properties and substructures of symbolic 2-plithogenic rings such as AH-ideals, AH-homomorphisms, and AHS-isomorphisms. Also, the idempotency and nilpotency of symbolic 2-plithogenic elements in terms of theorems have been discussed. Besides, many examples to clarify the validity of our work have been covered.
Digital Lending and the Challenges of Data Protection in Nigeria’s Financial Sector
Authors:   College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Utebor Emmanuel , Omidoyin  ,   College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Joshua Taiye ,   College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Published: March 2023

A healthy financial services sector remains critical for the sustenance of social and economic development of any nation, as it guarantees easy access to finance for developmental purposes. One of such ways of accessing finance is through lending from financial institutions, which are mainly the conventional banks, but the tide is now changing owing to the disruptive effect of Covid-19 pandemic. There became the need to leverage on innovative technology in the Nigerian financial sector to rapidly move from the analog-based financial services to a technologically driven financial sector where services are rendered faster, easier and more accessible to the overall benefit of customers, investors, businessmen and other stakeholders. The advent of Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lock downs during the period further exposed the vulnerability of the Nigerian financial sector as access to funding became a challenge to most investors and businesses. To address this unforeseen challenge, the ingenuity of technological innovations was further deployed giving rise to digital lending services (popularly known as loan apps), which hitherto were nonexistent in Nigeria prior to the emergence of Covid-19. Digital lending entails the method of applying, processing, and granting loans with the aid of digital channels where lenders place reliance on personal data of customers accessed online or provided by such customers, to make credit decisions, for the benefit of a customer. As digital lending service is no doubt laudable, it came with associated fresh challenges which included violation of customer’s privacy rights and data protection. The main focus of this paper, therefore, is to examine the concept and practice of digital lending in Nigeria, its legal framework and the challenges of customers data protection and privacy rights in Nigeria. The researchers will adopt the doctrinal legal research method wherein reliance will be placed on primary and secondary sources, and based on the findings, certain recommendations would be made.
Review of the REBT measurements focused rational and irrational beliefs
Authors:   Korean Association of Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Kim Mo-ra
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to review the scales for measuring rational beliefs and irrational beliefs based on Ellis' REBT theory, and to discuss the characteristics of each scale. To this end, tools from BITI, GABS, ABS-2 IPBI and IBT are outlined. The results of the study are as follows. First, many tools for measuring beliefs based on the REBT theory are tools for measuring only irrational beliefs. Second, a standardized tool that measures both rational and irrational beliefs based on the REBT theory and can be applied domestically is needed. This study is considered to be meaningful in contributing to the development of future research and the use of appropriate tools used in cognitive behavioral therapy and the development of measurement tools that can be applied in domestic cognitive behavioral therapy clinical practice. Therefore, while looking at Ellis' rational and irrational beliefs in an integrated way in the educational and clinical settings through standardized measurement tools, follow-up studies on measurement tools that can be appropriately utilized according to the domestic culture and situation are expected to continue.
On The Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Echinops spinosus and Fagonia mollis in Wadi Hagul, Egypt
Authors: Elaraby Magda , Ahmad Hala , Abbas Nayira
Published: March 2023

Echinops spinosus and Fagonia mollis were two plants collected from Wadi Hagul, Eastern desert, Egypt during spring and autumn season. Secondary metabolites were at their highest levels in both tested plants during autumn season, and the antioxidant capabilities of these secondary metabolites were physiologically relevant to plant stress response systems. The invitro studies revealed that both plants have antioxidant properties and a promising cytotoxic activity against a breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Based on the least of IC50 value of this extract and fractions, GC/ MS analysis was done for E. spinosus and F. mollis methylene chloride fractions and F. mollis crude extract. The GC/MS analysis disclosed that both E. spinosus and F. mollis methylene chloride fractions and their crude extracts, have predominant phytochemical compounds that have cytotoxic activity. The presence of pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, butyl ester in E. spinosus methylene chloride fraction, and mome inositol and 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid, methyl ester components in F. mollis crude extract as well as phytol and (-)-loliolide in its methylene chloride fraction.
SEMANTIC RETRIEVAL FOR INDONESIAN QURAN AUTOCOMPLETION
Authors: Rajagede Rian , Haryono Kholid , Qardafil Rizan
Published: March 2023

Attending lectures is a common way to learn Islamic knowledge. The speaker talks in front of the forum, and participants take notes on the lecture material. Many participants listen to the lecture while taking notes either in books or on other digital devices to avoid forgetting the discussed topics. However, note-taking during the lecture can be challenging, with no complementing module from the speaker. Lecturers have different paces and varying ways of delivering. In addition, sometimes, participants cannot always focus during the lecture. Those factors can cause problems in the note-taking process: some details can be lost or even shift the meaning. For note-taking on sensitive topics, such as verses from the Quran, the note-taking process must be done carefully and avoid mistakes. In this study, we proposed an autocomplete system for the Indonesian translation of the Quran that will help the user in note-taking Islamic lectures. The user writes down words, the parts of the Quran verse that he hears, and the system will retrieve the most similar verse. With semantic retrieval, the user does not need to write down the exact words of the verses he heard. The system can also handle typographical-error that usually occur in note-taking. We use Fasttext and calculate the cosine distance between the query and verses for the retrieval process. We also performed several optimization steps to create a robust system for the production stage. The system is evaluated by comparing how close the returned verse is with the ground truth. The proposed method's result accuracy reached 79.41% for the top 5 retrieved verse and 85.29% for the top 10 retrieved verse.
Oxcarbazepine-induced skin reactions – A case series
Authors: Mehta Yash , Prajapati Vipul , Agrawal Pooja , Malhotra Supriya
Published: March 2023

Oxcarbazepine, an antiepileptic medication, can cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs). These rashes can range in severity and present as maculopapular, urticarial, or as a fixed drug eruption. The onset of the rash can occur within a few days to several weeks after starting the medication. We report three cases of ADRs in the form of series of skin reactions in patients who were prescribed Oxcarbazepine. In addition, the series also depicts the importance of stopping Oxcarbazepine use and seek medical attention if a rash is suspected to be drug-induced. Proper knowledge, recognition, and management of this adverse reaction can help minimize the risk of further harm.
A comparative study of BMI and eGFR in pre- and post-menopausal women with and without diabetes
Authors: Veldurthy Ameetha , Osmani Arshiya , Sayeed Durdana , Khan Mohammed , Mummedy Swamy
Published: March 2023

Background: Obesity is a most important disorder associated with menopause. The mechanisms of the increase in body weight after menopause are not clearly understood. Earlier studies reported that the changes in sex hormone levels at menopause may have adverse effects on kidney function. The renoprotection activity of female sex hormones seems to decrease after menopause.

Aim and Objectives: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate body mass index (BMI) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) along with fasting blood glucose, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and estradiol in healthy pre- and postmenopausal women with or without diabetes.

Materials and Methods: A total of 92 subjects including 37 non-diabetic, 15 diabetic premenopausal women, and 25 diabetic and 15 non-diabetic postmenopausal women were included in the study. For all the subjects, BMI was calculated using height (cm) and weight (kg) and recorded as kg/m2. Fasting blood samples were collected for glucose estimation by GOD/POD method, serum creatinine by Jaffe’s method, and FSH and estradiol were estimated by ELISA method using commercial kits. A simplified MDRD equation was used to estimate GFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) = 186 × [serum creatinine] − 1.154 × [age] − 0.203 (× 0.742 if female). Values were reported as mean + standard deviation. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA with Tukey‒Kramer post hoc test using SPSS version 20 and P < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant at 95% confidence interval.

Results: Results of the study showed that BMI was higher and eGFR was significantly reduced in postmenopausal women with and without diabetes compared to premenopausal women with or without diabetes.

Conclusion: The study was concluded that the observed increased BMI and reduced eGFR in postmenopausal women need lifestyle changes to control BMI and measures to improve kidney function are to be considered to improve quality of life in postmenopausal women.
Identification of preferred learning styles as per VARK model in the undergraduate medical students
Authors: Rawat Seema , Makwana Komal , Pathak Rakesh , Rathod Niraj
Published: March 2023

Background: Four sensory modalities of learning styles have been defined: Visual (V), auditory (A), read-write (R), and kinesthetic-(K) (acronym VARK). Any learner can be unimodal (i.e., using only one learning style) or may have more modalities mixed. Irrespective of strength (mild/strong), as many as 17 sets of VARK permutation combinations can be there.

Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify and analyze the learning styles of Indian medical undergraduates and analyze an association with gender or year of professional course, if any.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Permission to use standardized VARK questionnaire (version 8.1) from the author, ethical approval from the institution, and informed consent from the volunteering students were obtained. The questionnaire consisted of 16 questions. To leave, a question unanswered or to tick multiple choices for any one question was allowed. Total 376 students (of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd phase MBBS) participated.

Results: (1). Unimodal style of leaning was the commonest (2). Compared to VARK1, VARK2 was the more preferred (3). A gradual increase in opting multi-modal learning style was observed as students pass to successive higher phases. (4). Gender did not alter the unimodal or mutlimodal learning preference significantly. (5). VARK1 was more preferred in male students, while VARK2 was more preferred in female students.

Conclusion: Most of the students used unimodal style for leaning – though the preference proportion for unimodal learning decreased on successive passage to higher Phases. VARK2 was preferred over VARK1 among tetramodal learners.
ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE COLORED TRAPS EFFECTIVENESS IN MONITORING EPICOMETIS HIRTA (PODA, 1761) IN RAPESEED CROPS
Authors:   University of life Sciences ", Vîrteiu Ana -Maria ,   King Michael I",   from Timișoara, Rof Mihaela ,   University of life Sciences "King Michael I" from Timișoara, Grozea Ioana ,   University of life Sciences "King Michael I" from Timișoara
Published: March 2023

In our country, the growing demand for rapeseed, both for the production of biodiesel, but especially for the food sector, together with the European Union's restrictions on genetically modified soybeans crops were the engine for the expansion of areas cultivated with rapeseed. The practice of super-intensive agriculture, together with farmers' orientation to profit, have had major consequences on biodiversity, causing a higher incidence of pests and an increased virulence of diseases. In this context, in recent years, in western Romania, where the rapeseed crops are extended over very large areas, an increase in pest populations was observed, mainly Epicometis hirta during the flowering period, producing great damage in years of invasion, reducing the crop yield. This paper presents the results of comparative studies regarding the effectiveness of different chromatic traps with attractant solution in monitoring the E. hirta species in 2021 in a rapeseed experimental field located at a farm in the Carani area (45°54′33″N/21°9′38″E), Timiș County. The number of individuals collected with blue colored traps was higher than in the case of those collected with white traps and statistically significant differences were found (p=0.009 < 0.05).