bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Methods for the Prevention and Treatment of Esophageal Stenosis after Chemical Burns in Children
Authors:   Astana Medical University, Burayev Galymzhan , Imiyev Amir ,   Kamara Endoscopy Medical Systems San ve Tic Ltd. Sti Partner, Lozovoy Vasiliy ,   Astana Medical University, Dauletkhanova Guldana ,   Astana Medical University, Maksyuta Yana ,   Astana medical university, Aripbay Ussen ,   Astana medical university
Published: April 2024

Chemical burns occupy the leading position of esophageal injuries in children, which has seen an increase in their number in recent years. Due to the rapid development of modern technologies, every year more and more new chemicals, industrial reagents and an increase in the need for their use in people's daily lives have an impact on the increase in morbidity. We set a goal to study the best methods in the world for the prevention and treatment of scabs after chemical burns in children using an information search for literary data.The severity of the disease can range from the absence of damage to the mucous membrane to complications such as severe burns, strictures and perforation. Despite the large number of different methods of treating this pathology, their results do not fully satisfy pediatric surgeons. The frequency of occurrence of the most common complication - narrowing of the esophagus as a result of scarring is more than 30%. Depending on the severity of exposure to a toxic substance, in some cases the outcome of the disease ends well, otherwise it can lead to death or, 23-30 years after injury, also to the development of a tumor-like process. To date, long-term and not always effective treatment has been carried out for children with burns of the esophagus, methods of preventing post-burn stenosis do not completely exclude a formidable complication - perforation of the esophagus. After all, conservative treatment is the only way to preserve the anatomically natural position of the esophagus, avoiding surgical treatment, which is an important factor for a growing child's body.Keywords: chemical burn, esophagus, conservative treatment.
Cognitive Analysis of “Fog” Metaphor in Poetry of the Tang Dynasty
Authors: LI Wei
Published: April 2024

In the cognitive linguistic view, metaphor is not only a linguistic device but also a mode of thinking that people use to conceptualize and comprehend the world. Cconceptual metaphors are a set of mappings from a concrete source domain from an abstract target domain. The cognitive foundation of conceptual metaphor is a variety of human experience. Poetry of the Tang Dynasty abounds with metaphorical images. Fog is a regularly used image in poetry of the Tang Dynasty. Yet the research on fog from the perspective of conceptual metaphor remains as an under-explored area. Based on conceptual metaphor theory, the current research aims to sort out the classification of fog metaphors and the cognitive foundation as well as cultural motivation behind those fog metaphors in poetry of the Tang Dynasty. The cognitive analysis of fog can offer a new dimension to the exploration of both the image of fog and metaphor in poetry of the Tang Dynasty. In addition, the cognitive approach to fog metaphor in poetry of the Tang Dynasty can better reflect the unique cultural cognition of ancient China, and extend the research on classical Chinese poetry, which is a step forward in cognitive poetics, and offer implications for the appreciation, translation and teaching of poetry of the Tang Dynasty.
Malicious Code Propagation Model Based on Sleep Monitoring Mechanism in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Si-Yu Hou Si-Yu Hou , Si-Yu Hou Jian-Guo Ren , Jian-Guo Ren Yong-Hong Xu
Published: April 2024

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are characterized by high node density and finite energy storage. Each node exchanges information with all its neighboring nodes frequently, which makes it easy for nodes to run out of energy, leading to paralysis of the WSNs when facing network malicious code attacks. To address this problem, a malicious code propagation model based on sleep-monitoring technology for WSNs is proposed. As a Multi-compartment propagation, sleep nodes and monitoring nodes are introduced to the conventional SIR model. Sleep nodes can turn the infected node into a dormant state and stop the dissemination of information to save energy. Monitoring nodes can contain malicious codes spread in wireless sensor networks by sharing prevention information in real time. Additionally, by calculating the equilibrium point and propagation threshold of the new feedback model, the corresponding Lyapunov function is constructed to prove the local stability and global stability of the equilibrium point. Finally, the results of numerical simulation experiments show that when the sleep rate is 0.3 and feedback rate is 0.0000005, the number of infected nodes in the wireless sensor network decreases by 43.45%. Therefore, adding sleep-monitoring technology can effectively control the spread of malicious code in the networks.

 
Design of Automotive Active Suspension System and Simulation for Intelligent Control Strategy
Authors: Hai-Feng Yan Hai-Feng Yan , Hai-Feng Yan Yong-Lei Zhao
Published: April 2024

This article focuses on the main suspension systems of current automobiles and the problems existing in active suspension systems. Firstly, the working principle of electromagnetic active suspension systems is explained, and the system design of active suspension is completed. In order to facilitate analysis, a mathematical model of active suspension is built. Then, under the same road parameters, the model is simulated and verified to verify the improvement of structural performance. Secondly, for the control strategy of vehicle stability, a PID controller is adopted, with vehicle acceleration, suspension travel, and tire dynamic load as the input objectives of the controller. The input parameters are automatically tuned and optimized using a bee colony optimization algorithm, and a mathematical expression for the optimization objective is designed. Finally, the optimal solution of the optimization objective is obtained through simulation. Through the method presented in this article, a better design and control scheme for active suspension systems can be obtained, and the practical results have strong guiding significance.

 
The Application Strategy of Oral Digital Technology in Clinical and Teaching of Oral Restoration
Authors: Zhong-Hua Zhao Zhong-Hua Zhao , Zhong-Hua Zhao Yuan-Jie Wang , Yuan-Jie Wang Zhi-Hua Zhao , Zhi-Hua Zhao Li-Bo Ku
Published: April 2024

Digital oral technology is currently the main development direction of oral restoration, which can improve treatment efficiency and enhance the accuracy of dental models. This article focuses on the application of digital oral technology. Firstly, it describes the advantages of digital technology in obtaining oral data, and discusses the methods of obtaining dental models and oral data. The obtained data is statistically analyzed and compared with traditional measurement methods. The comparison results show the advantages of digital oral technology, and further elucidate the application strategies of oral digitization. Then, regarding the teaching issues of oral digital technology, a survey questionnaire was used to explore the advantages and roles of oral digital technology in the classroom, as well as the attitudes of students towards new courses. Based on the current teaching situation, strategies were formulated for teaching application, mainly clarifying the content planning and future development direction of the course, which has good guiding significance for the clinical and teaching implementation of oral digital technology.

 
教育行政與領導專業英文字彙
Authors: 白亦方 白亦方 , Pai, Yi-Fong 林明地
Published: April 2024

跟進2030年「雙語政策」，全英教學、國際教育不再是教科書/期刊的名詞，而是課堂/行政機構中一幕幕上演的動名詞。白亦方教授長期關注雙語教育，為使教育專業人士能夠自在地以英語融入領域課程與自我精進，先後出版《教育專業英文字彙：基礎篇》、《教育專業英文字彙：進階篇》、《特殊教育專業英文字彙》與《多元文化教育專業英文字彙》四本字彙書，提供教學現場所需的基本字彙、閱讀例句，給予最實質的幫助。有感於雙語政策推動，除了考慮現場教師實質需求，對於攸關政策推動成效的行政人員來說，也有必要提供一本接軌國際的教育行政與領導字彙書，全面落實雙語環境建構，讓教育場景中的教師與行政人員互動共好。為此，編輯團隊特以教育行政與領導作為字彙書系列的第五個主題。蒐羅範圍除了重要、常見、必備詞彙外，也加入代表性學者與重要名詞等例句資訊，讓字彙書不再只是工具書；讀者浸淫字彙學習之餘，也能夠在掌握日常行政領導作為的意義與信念，理解跨文化之間的共性與殊性，優化教育政策的制定與推動。

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朱怡珊、何恩原、林毓淵、張珮郁、麥芃芃、黃烽榮、黃燕靜、鍾昊宏
“My soul doth magnify the Lord”: Mary’s Empowered and Empowering Song at the Center of the Christian Faith
Authors: Peeler Amy
Published: April 2024

As the fulfillment of all the hopes of women’s songs in Scripture, Mary’s Magnificat extols the work of God. She sings of God’s faithfulness in the past and previews God’s goodness in the future, appropriately naming God’s work with her as the mode through which God will manifest the Savior. Delivered soon after she assents to the Incarnation when she visits her family member Elizabeth, Mary’s prophetic song has become the prayer of the church. That the formation of Scripture and liturgy has played out in this divinely providential way acts as an encouragement for women’s voices in ecclesial spaces and invites all followers of Jesus, her Son, to magnify God with her.
Can I Get a Witness? Miriam’s Song in the Literary Design of Exodus
Authors: Imes Carmen Joy
Published: April 2024

Miriam plays a disproportionate role in the literary design of Exodus because she strategically participates in both major rescue operations. She witnesses the rescue of her brother Moses as well as the rescue of the Israelite nation from Pharaoh’s oppressive regime in Egypt. The stories about her in Exodus provide a frame for these acts of deliverance. Her song also functions prophetically; as the sister of Aaron, she, too, functions as Moses’s spokesperson and calls upon Israel to respond faithfully. This article counters current scholarship (R. Burns and R. Hawkins) by providing a better explanation of Miriam’s namelessness in chapter 2 and her prophetic activity in chapter 15. It engages with G. Janzen’s assessment that the song of Miriam is analeptic, occurring before Moses’s longer version of the song. Her rebellion story in Num 12 and the prophet Micah’s recognition of her leadership role alongside Moses and Aaron both suggest that Miriam was highly revered and deeply loved. Literarily, she bears witness to God’s saving work and calls upon readers to respond in celebration.
The Reversal of (Food) Injustice: The Song of Hannah (1 Sam 2:1–10)
Authors: Flanders Denise C.
Published: April 2024

The book of Samuel contains numerous mentions of food, particularly in connection to David. This article examines how the Song of Hannah provides a lens for interpreting food-related events in the book of Samuel. First, it considers how the Song of Hannah describes God’s engagement with the hungry and the well-fed, along with how the surrounding narrative reinforces that picture. Second, it identifies four ways that David appears in relationship to food throughout the book. In each of these, David seems to align himself with the vision of food justice laid out in the Song of Hannah—David regularly feeds the hungry; David sometimes refuses to eat for virtuous reason; David ensures that everyone under his care receives an equal portion; and sometimes, David himself is the hungry person who is fed. Finally, it demonstrates that David’s major moral failure is characterized, parabolically, as an act of the unrighteous rich who take the food of the poor in an act of “hypocritical hospitality.”
What Price Salvation?: Visual Signifiers in Calderón’s El gran mercado del mundo
Authors: Mujica Barbara
Published: April 2024

The world as a marketplace where some profit and some lose was a common trope in Calderón’s time. In El gran mercado del mundo, the playwright elucidates complex issues of grace and freewill for a largely illiterate Corpus Christi audience through the use of easily recognizable visual signifiers. The role of grace in salvation was a hotly disputed topic in early modern Christendom. Luther had argued that individuals were saved by “grace alone,” obviating the role of freewill. The Council of Trent countered that grace rendered persons capable of performing meritorious actions that facilitated their salvation. In El gran mercado del mundo, Calderón comes down clearly on the side of individual agency. In this auto sacramental, the Padre de Familias gives each of his twin sons a talent—a term that refers both to a coin and a particular aptitude—with instructions to spend it well at the market. Each also receives a rose, a symbol of grace. The subsequent behavior of each brother illustrates how a person can profit from or squander the gift of God’s grace.
Women’s Agency in
El burlador de Sevilla: Xavier Albertí’s Mise en Scène (2022) in the Wake of #MeToo
Authors: Fischer Susan L.
Published: April 2024

This article probes a radical co-production of El burlador de Sevilla—with interpolations from Tan largo me lo fiáis and a passage from Tirso’s La dama delOlivar—by the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico (CNTC) and Grec 2022 Festival de Barcelona, as adapted and directed by Xavier Albertí. It examines how, in the context of the 2017 resurgence of the #MeToo movement, this re-creation of El burlador allowed the amorous agendas, social ambitions, or sexual desires of the play’s visible women to be foregrounded rather than pushed to the background. Though these women are hardly models of virtue, they exercise agency: the ability to make choices and then act upon them.
Contextualizing Extant Music for Song-texts in Selected Plays by Lope de Vega
Authors: Porras J. Yuri
Published: April 2024

In recent years, there has been an expanded effort to identify, rescue, and transcribe Iberian early-modern theatrical music scattered in Cancioneros––period anthologies of secular music and song-texts attributed to a range of named and anonymous composers. Some of these songbooks are the primary sources of songs that appear in composer Jesús Bal y Gay’s (1905–1993) Treinta canciones de Lope de Vega. Although the scores’ song-texts derive from various lyric, prose, and dramatic works, in honor of Donald R. Larson, this article will focus on the latter. The extant music in Treinta canciones cries out for analysis, particularly from a contextualized theatrical and performance perspective within the fabric of the plays. Therefore, centering on extant music whose song-texts are linked to some of Lope de Vega’s plays, this article will contextualize the relevant transcriptions as well as highlight potential performative aspects to demonstrate not only the overall significance of music on the early modern stage but also the songs’ possible contribution to how the musical component can enhance modern productions and maximize the genre’s structural and ideological significance for today’s audiences.
Fortune and Misfortune on the Stage: Ângela de Azevedo’s Marian Comedia in the Classroom and Beyond
Authors: Hernandez-Vogt Persephone
Published: April 2024

Ângela de Azevedo’s late seventeenth-century Dicha y desdicha del juego y devoción a la Virgen has received less performance-related attention than the writer’s other two extant works. This comedia, however, has great potential both for use in the classroom and for performance onstage. The work possesses appealing commonalities with El muerto disimulado from a plot perspective and can additionally serve as a didactic bridge to early-modern religious ideas. Asking students to consider Dicha y desdicha as a performed piece opens the door for an interdisciplinary approach and to examine historical themes as varied and rich as the changing role of nobility, sumptuary law, religious iconography, and the role of women as artists and creators. This article focuses on representations of class distinctions and religious iconography, adopting a speculative and forward-facing approach. It outlines what my own approach will be to teaching this play in an upcoming course.
Cessâs’ın Kıraatlere Yaklaşımı: Taharet Bahsi
Authors: Koçak Ayşenur
Published: April 2024

Kıraatlerin ahkam üzerinde ne kadar müessir olduğu hep tartışılagelmiştir. Kahir ekseriyet kıraatlerin ayetlerin anlamlarına zenginlik kattığı hususunda görüş birliği içerisindedir. Fakat ayetlerden hüküm istinbat etmek için kıraatlerden ne kadar müstefit olunduğu değişkenlik arz etmektedir. Bundan hareketle ahkam tefsirleri içerisinde ilkler arasında olup önemli bir yer işgal eden Cessâs’ın Ahkâmü’l-Kur’ân’ı çalışmaya temel kılınarak taharet babı özelinde bu konudaki soru işaretlerin giderilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Aynı zamanda müfessirin kıraatleri ele alırken izlediği yöntemler, kıraatler arasında tercih yaparken mezhebi faktörün ne kadar etken olduğu, sosyolojik ve geleneksel saikler de göz önünde bulundurularak özgün bir çerçeve ile ortaya konmaya çalışılacaktır. Cessâs’ın tefsirinde fıkıh ile kıraat arasındaki bağlantıya dair çalışmalar mevcut iken kıraatler denilince ilk akla gelen ayetlerin toplu bir şekilde ele alındığı taharet babına ilişkin bir çalışmanın olmaması burada ele alınan konunun özgünlüğüne katkı sunmaktadır.
Kayyımzâde Abdullah el-Kângırî’nin Hayatı ve Eserleri
Authors: Elmalı Sezgin
Published: April 2024

Kayyımzâde Abdullah el-Kângırî milâdî 1772’de doğmuş 1824 senesinde vefat etmiş bir Osmanlı âlimidir. Çankırı’da doğmuş ve eğitimini tamamlamıştır. Tasavvufî yönü de bulunan Kayyımzâde, aynı zamanda 1805 sensinde inşa edilen Üsküdar Selimiye Tekkesi’nin ilk postnişinidir. Mantık ve kelâm gibi aklî ilimlere dair hâşiye türünden eserler kaleme alan Kângırî’nin söz konusu alanlarla daha çok meşgul olduğu izlenimi uyanmaktadır. Telif ettiği kelâm eserlerinden onun Mâtürîdî ekole mensup bir âlim olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada onun hayatı ve eserleri hakkında bilgi verilecektir.
escrita da história da Farroupilha
Authors: Soares Fabrício Antônio Antunes
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo quer examinar como a operação historiográfica se articula com a construção de sentido na narrativa da historiografia. O período e espaço investigado é a primeira metade do século XIX no Brasil. Isto é, tem-se por objetivo analisar como foi construída a narrativa sobre a Farroupilha no contexto denominado “Construção da Ordem”. Para isso, são analisadas duas obras do político e integrante do IHGB Saturnino de Souza e Oliveira Coutinho, que foram publicadas no respectivo período. Portanto, o problema que norteia o artigo é saber como tais obras/fontes se articulam com a construção da ordem monárquica, por um lado, e, por outro lado, na disputa política palaciana em torno do monarca. Por fim, o artigo infere que, ao analisar tais obras a partir da operação historiográfica, política e historiografia correm em via única para o sentido narrativo das obras examinadas.
Antioxidant Activity Of Nanoemulsion Of Beet Fruit Extract Using The Dpph Method
Authors: Nisa Farhatun
Published: April 2024

Free radicals are one of many forms of reactive oxygen sorts known for having unpaired electrons. The presence of free radicals in the body can cause damage such as premature aging, characterized by the appearance of wrinkles. This damage can be countered with antioxidant compounds. Beetroot is one of the fruits with antioxidant properties due to the presence of betacyanin compounds from the flavonoid group. This research aims to identify the antioxidant activity and IC50 value of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) extract nanoemulsion formulations using the DPPH method. Nanoemulsion formulations were prepared with varying concentrations of beetroot extract at 1% (X1), 3% (X2), and 5% (X3) to determine which concentration has the best antioxidant activity. Quality evaluation of the nanoemulsion formulations was also conducted, including organoleptic tests, pH tests, and homogeneity tests. The results showed that the beetroot extract nanoemulsion formulations have antioxidant activity and meet the requirements for physical properties and formulation stability. Nanoemulsion formulations with 5% (X3) beetroot extract content exhibited the best antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 136.475 ppm.
Utilization of Herbal Medicine for Hemorrhoids
Authors: Nur Laili Kurniawati Rofiqoh  , Norainny Yunitasari
Published: April 2024

Hemorrhoids is a disease characterized by swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus. This disease is caused by low consumption of fiber, spicy foods and alcoholic drinks. Symptoms that can be experienced by hemorrhoid sufferers are the appearance of lumps and bleeding when defecating. One treatment for this disease is through the use of herbal medicine, namely purple leaves. The aim of this research is to prove whether people now also use purple leaves as a treatment for hemorrhoids. This type of research is non-experimental using survey methods. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The research results show that the majority of hemorrhoid sufferers (80%) use purple leaves to reduce hemorrhoid symptoms. The price of purple leaf medicine is very competitive with conventional hemorrhoid medicine, so that 52% of hemorrhoid sufferers consume purple leaf regularly (although not when experiencing hemorrhoid symptoms).
LAS SOCIETATES PUBLICANORUM EN EL ABASTECIMIENTO MILITAR: CONSIDERACIONES ECONÓMICAS Y JURÍDICAS DE UNA NUEVA LOGÍSTICA DE GUERRA (S.III-I A.C.)
Authors: Silva Salgado Jimena
Published: April 2024

Las conquistas llevadas a cabo por Roma transformaron irreversiblemente las estructuras sociales fundantes.La nueva mentalidad imperante promovió una dinámica económica de vanguardia que revolucionó la finanza monetaria,la situación del ejército, el pensamiento jurídico y la relación contractual del Estado con los privados. Aparecen las Societates Publicanorum capaces de apoyar al Estado en muchas de sus necesidades, como por ejemplo aprovisionar a las tropas con todo tipo de insumos, una actividad que fue respaldada y regulada por la jurisprudencia y que acarreo a las arcas privadas enormes ganancias.El Senado y su logística militar tuvo en los publicanos un apoyo fundamental en momentos de dificultad económica.
Anna Guadagnucci, L’Italia del Nord nell’impero romano. Regioni e connettività, Edizioni ETS, Pisa, 2018, 245 pp.
Authors: Donoso Johnson Paulo
Published: April 2024

Este libro es fruto de la tesis doctoral de la autora, realizada en la Università di Pisa, bajo la tutela del destacado historiador Cesare Letta, actualmente profesor emérito del Ateneo Pisano y cuyo referato estuvo a cargo del historiador británico Nicholas Purcell y de los historiadores italianos Giovanni Salmeri y Gianluca Gregori. Posteriormente, siendo becaria en la Universidad de Neuchâtel (Suiza), profundizó los lineamientos para este trabajo.El libro se organiza en seis capítulos que dan cuenta de las distintas realidades urbanas y agrestes del Norte de Italia y la relación centro-periferia desde los reinados de Nerón hasta Trajano (60-110 d.C). Estos capítulos se titulan «Plinio y la Cisalpina», «Italia del Norte en la era de los alimenta», «Roma en la Cisalpina», «La Cisalpina en Roma», «La Cisalpina en la Cisalpina» y «Conectividad en la Cisalpina».
The Quality Issues in Higher Education of Turkey: Insights from the Experiences of Faculty Members and Students at State Universities
Authors: Bahat İsa , Karakütük Kasım
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the quality indicators of higher education in Turkey, with the focus on the perspectives of faculty members and students, and to analyze their views regarding the quality status of state universities. Despite numerous studies addressing quality in higher education, there appears to be a paucity of research employing a mixed methodology that integrates the perspectives of both faculty and students. The aim of the present study is to fill this gap in the literature. This research employs a mixed-methods design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches, in an explanatory sequential parallel pattern. Utilizing a stratified random sampling method, our sample comprises 390 faculty members and 450 university students. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 25 program. For the qualitative aspect of the study, interviews were conducted with thirty faculty members employed at state universities in the provinces of Ankara, Istanbul, Kayseri, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, and Yozgat. This qualitative data was then analyzed using a "descriptive analysis" technique via MAXQDA software. The quantitative results revealed diverging expectations and perceptions related to the quality of higher education among faculty members and students. Meanwhile, the qualitative section of the study identified several indicators of higher education quality, including: university capacity, university function, internationalization, academic staff, student experience, differences in quality between universities and disciplines, the impact of region/city/district on higher education, mission differentiation, university division, ideal university concept, sense of belonging, transformation, marketization, and competition categories.
A Comparative Study of K-Medoids and Fuzzy K-Means Clustering for the Selection of Optimal Cloud Service Provider
Authors: Prasad Mada , Jagadeeshwar M. , Shanthi Dr. D.
Published: April 2024

The wide range of services offered by cloud service providers, including data processing, storage and computing resources, makes it difficult to choose the best provider for a particular application. A workable approach is provided by clustering algorithms, which group cloud service providers according to common characteristics including price, reliability, security, and performance. Among all clustering techniques, fuzzy K-means and K-medoids stand out as popular choices. Non-parametric K-means finds cluster representatives called Medoids, while fuzzy K-means soft clustering method places data points into several clusters with different membership levels. Using these algorithms makes it easy to compare and select the cloud service provider best suited for a particular application. The current research examines the application of K-medoids and fuzzy K-means clustering techniques and its performance matrix such as Silhouette Score, Cluster Cohesion, Cluster Separation, Calinski-Harabasz Index(CH), Davies-Bouldin Index(DBI), Inertia and Adjusted Rand Index (ARI) in cloud service provider selection.
An Artificial Neural Network Method for Forecasting the Stability of Soil Slopes
Authors: Zulkifl Ahmed  , Sumra Yousuf  , Shuhong Wang  , Shafiq ur Rehman  , Mustabshirha Gul  , Muhammad Saqib Hanif
Published: April 2024

Artificial neural network (ANN) methods, based on sophisticated models, have been developed recently that can predict slope stability. In this study, we have developed a genetic algorithm (GA) based on ANN to assess the stability of soil slope. Firstly, an ANN-based genetic algorithm was trained for nonlinear input-output mapping of the slope. A total of 190 soil slopes with unique values of shear strength properties (friction angle, cohesion, and unit weight), geometric parameters (slope angle and slope height), and corresponding factor of safety (FS) have been collected to give a neural network training dataset. Then, a three-layer neural network model is established based on GA. The prediction and performance ability of the established model is assessed using the correlation coefficient (R2). By the outcomes, the trained ANN model with the R2 value of 0.98 is reliable, valid, and simple for evaluating the soil slope stability and estimating the FS. Additionally, the proposed neural network model is applied to a case of soil slope from prior studies. Findings show that the developed ANN model can be versatile in studying the stability of soil slopes.
Expression Profiling of Genes Associated with the Pathogenesis of Recurrent Laryngeal Papillomatosis
Authors: Muhammad Yasir Khan  , Zahra Sarwar  , Mavra Sarwar  , Saif Ullah Khan  , Muhammad Sarwar Khan  , Rashida Khan  , Qaisar Mansoor
Published: April 2024

Recurrent Laryngeal Papillomatosis (RLP) affects the aero-digestive intersection with a predilection for the glottis. It is predominantly a juvenile-onset disease. The main infectious agents are type 6 and 11 low-risk human papillomaviruses. Understanding the genetic changes associated with the pathogenesis of RLP might prove helpful to mark the severity and aggression of the disease and lead to better clinical management. Clinically diagnosed RLP children below the age of 12 years along with a control sample of healthy tissue from age and gender-matched children undergoing tonsillectomy and thyroidectomy were collected. All the samples were processed for total RNA extraction followed by first strand cDNA synthesis. Real-time PCR was done to determine the relative gene expression of EGFR, ER-α, CXCL12, CXCR4, GLUT-1, IGF-1, HIF-1α, VEGF, ERK1/2, PI3K and AKT genes along with GAPDH as gene of reference. An increase in the transcriptional level expression of the genes CXCL12/CXCR4, GLUT-1, EGFR, ER-α, and IGF-I was observed in the cases in comparison to the controls. The expression of HIF-1α, VEGF, PI3K, and AKT genes was not noticeably elevated. The gene expression analysis may open the avenues for possible strategies that can be employed to treat RLP more effectively.
Short term effect of local steroid injection in lateral epicondylitis
Authors: Saqib Muhammad , Ullah Shakir , Salman Muhammad , Khan Muhammed Imran , Sharifullah Faryall
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Lateral epicondylitis is a common cause of pain in the lateral side of elbow. It affects 1% to 3% of adults in general population per year.' it is common in dominant arm, tennis players and in workers who are involved in repetitive gripping and heavy lifting tasks because of repeated micro trauma to extensor tendons origin from lateral epicondyle. Objective: To compare the outcome of local steroid injection and local anesthetic injection after 2 weeks in management of lateral epicondylitis. Setting: Department of orthopedics, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. Study design: Randomized clinical trial. Study Duration: 21st September 2020 to 21st March 2021. Methodology: A total of 60 patients were included in study (30 in each group). All patients were observed to compare the outcome of local steroid injection and local anesthetic injection after 2 weeks in management of lateral epicondylitis. Results: Distribution of Age among groups of 60 (30 in each group) were analyzed. Most of the patients between the age category (31-40 years) group A (steroid injection) was 9(42.9%) and group B 12(57.1%). Mean age was 41.56 ±3.357. There were 16(50.0%) male & 14(50%) female in group A. In group B, there were 16 (50.0%) male &14(50% female.
Moderated Mediation Dynamics: Influence of Strategic Linkages and Policy Implementation on Corporate Leadership and Kenya Agricultural Research Organization's Performance
Authors:   Management University of Africa, Warinda Enock
Published: April 2024

Global demand for safe, affordable, and accessible nutritious food currently exceeds governmental efforts, notwithstanding huge investments in enhancing capacity of organizations mandated to reverse such trends. With the projected 27% increase in global population by 2050, the need for corporate leadership and policy implementation efforts is urgent. The study explored the moderated mediation effect of strategic linkages and policy implementation on the relationship between corporate leadership and performance of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). Rooted in organizational excellence, upper echelons, legitimacy, institutional, and stakeholder theories, the study employed a pragmatic philosophy, and mixed methods design to mitigate bias. The target population included 75 management organs, with 60 directors and 188 top leadership units as units of observation. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data using NVivo. Cronbach’s alpha (α ≥ .700) confirmed internal consistency. Both confirmatory factor and principal component analyses aided data reduction. Moderated mediation analysis, using Hayes' PROCESS Macro, showed significant interaction (p = .004) between policy implementation (mediator) and strategic linkages (moderator), indicating that the effect of policy implementation on KALRO’s performance varies with levels of strategic linkages (set at -.229). Index below -0.229 shows significant relationships, and vice versa. Recommendations encompass gender diversity, inclusive leadership development, regular performance appraisals, an enhanced monitoring and evaluation system, and improved linkages. The findings provide valuable guidance for KALRO's leadership amid competing priorities and budgetary constraints. Keywords: Moderated mediation, policy implementation, strategic linkages, corporate leadership, KALRO
Sorting Visualizer: A Visual Journey Through Sorting Algorithms
Authors:   Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India, Singh Shreya
Published: April 2024

This paper, which is based on the importance of sorting algorithms, will carefully compare the features of various algorithms, beginning with their work effectiveness, algorithm execution, introductory concepts, sorting styles, and other aspects, and make conclusions in order to create more effective sorting algorithms. Searching techniques and sorting algorithms are not the same. Sorting is placing the provided list in a predetermined order, which can be either ascending or descending, whereas searching is predicated on the possibility of finding a specific item in the list. Only a section of the data is sorted, and the piece of data that's actually used to establish the sorted order is the key. The maturity of this data is being compared. Depending on the kind of data structure, there are several algorithms for doing the same set of duties and other conditioning, and each has pros and cons of its own. Numerous sorting algorithms have been analysed grounded on space and time complexity. The aim of this relative study is to identify the most effective sorting algorithms or styles. This relative study grounded on the same analysis allows the user to select the applicable sorting algorithm for the given situation.
Centralized Database and Automation: Key to Overcome the Challenge of Missing or Inaccurate Standard Settlement Instructions
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity University Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Campus, India, Baghel Vishesh
Published: April 2024

To achieve effective and automated payment processes, straight-through processing (STP) has been implemented in the financial sector. The implementation of STP is, however, still hampered by the existence of incorrect or absent standing settlement instructions (SSIs). This research study explores the reasons of missing or incorrect SSIs in the banking sector, their effects, and potential fixes. The complexity of the situation is further increased by the examination of the variety of channels used by parties to transmit their SSIs. According to the report, incomplete or inaccurate SSIs are a significant cause of payment failures and unneeded expenses, hence a workable solution is required. The research recommends the implementation of a centralized SSI database that can be accessed by all parties involved in the payment process, as well as the automation of SSI updates to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
A Causality Analysis between Housing Price and Trading by Circular Phase of the Apartment Sales Market in the Seoul Metropolitan Area
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Policy Association, Jun Hanbome , Koo Jahoon
Published: April 2024

본 연구는 수도권 아파트 매매시장의 주택경기의 순환주기를 분석하여 시점별로 정확한 주택시
장국면을 파악하고자 한다. 그리고 시점별, 지역별 주택시장의 가격과 거래량의 변화를 파악하고 두
변수의 상관 관계성을 실증분석하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 가격변동주기를 구분하여 주택순환국면을
파악하고, 각각의 순환국면별로 가격과 거래량이 인과성을 분석하기 위해 그랜저 인과관계검정, 교차
상관분석, 벡터자귀회귀모형(VAR), 충격반응분석의 연구방법론을 적용하였다. 연구결과를 요약하면
첫째, 주택시장은 시장 상황별로 네 개의 주택순환국면을 가지며, 순환국면별로 가격과 거래량의 인
과성은 다른 방향성을 보인다. 둘째, 가격과 거래량의 상관관계는 지역별로도 차이를 보인다. 공급
탄력성, 지역수요, 투자재의 관점에서 가격과 거래량의 인과성의 방향은 다르게 나타난 것으로 판단
된다. 본 논문은 지역별, 시장 상황별로 가격과 거래량의 관계성을 실증분석 하였지만, 시장에 영향을
주는 직접적인 요인을 밝히지 못하는 한계점을 보인다. 하지만, 주택 참여자와 정부 정책 관계자에게
지역별 특성에 따른 향후 시장의 방향성을 예측하는 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.
Perspective of Cataract and Oxidative Stress
Authors:   Department of Optometry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, Nsonwu Magnus , Ozims SJ ,   Department of Public Health, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, Nnodim JK ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
Published: April 2024

One of the main causes of blindness is the multifactorial condition known as cataract. It is believed that oxidative stress plays a significant role in starting the cataractogenesis process. Today, it is a well-established fact that oxidative stress plays a role in both diabetes-induced cataract (diabetic) and age-related cataract (senile). The most likely cause of oxidative damage to the lens is a compromised antioxidant defense system brought on by age and diabetes-related increases in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. The main factor contributing to cataract formation is systemic oxidative stress, which is produced externally to the lens. An imbalance between pro- and antioxidant-oxidants leads to oxidative stress. It is essential to eliminate hazardous free radicals because they are a byproduct of normal metabolism. Globally, cataracts are the primary cause of blindness. Oxidative stress is the direct cause of the lens’s opacity. Although age is the main cause of cataracts, diabetes is also a common cause, as higher superoxide levels in the mitochondria arise from hyperglycemia. This review will look into ultraviolet (UV) light, diabetes, and diet (fat, alcohol, and vitamins) as risk factors for cataracts.
Adoption of agriculture technology before and after the introduction of Watershed Management Project
Authors: Hussain Hishmi , Raina A.
Published: April 2024

This paper is intended to show the difference in agriculture technology before and after the introduction of watershed management project in the Pali village of Dehra Dun. There was change in time disposition pattern of the farmers, land-use pattern, agriculture tools use, cash crop production and fruits trees. The forest cover and irrigated land has been increased. Introduction of improved type of breed cattle helped the villagers in increasing the milk production. After the introduction of fodder grasses and soil conservation in the village, the soil erosion reduced. The fuel-wood dependency on the forest reduced due to introduction of bio-gas plant by project authority in the village. All the factors adopted by the farmers in the village helped them to increase the crop production and improve their economic condition after the introduction of the project in the village.
Development Of Digital Twin Technology in Hydraulics Based on Simulating and Enhancing System Performance
Authors:   Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, R. R. ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India,   Assistant Professor,  Sri Krisha College of Technology, Coimbatore, India,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Erode - 638 316, India,   Professor of Civil Engineering , Kaaf University College, Accra, Ghana,   Department of ECE, Sri Krishna College of Technology Coimbatore, India, Jayasutha D. , V. Indu Nair. , Senthilraja R. , Thanappan Subash , S. Ramya.
Published: April 2024

DT digital twin technology has become an essential tool in hydraulic systems. It not only offers a virtual representation of the actual plant, but also real-time monitoring and optimization of that same machinery. Digital Twin (DT) technology has become a cornerstone in the optimization of industrial processes, particularly in the domain of hydraulic systems. For example, this research aims to use digital twin technology to detect and fix leaks in hydraulic systems. By integrating advanced simulation algorithms for accurate leak detection and performance enhancement, this study presents a comprehensive framework. Combining techniques developed from both data-driven and state-of-the-art optimization methods our approach looks to change how leaks are detected in hydraulics. Our test introduces a comprehensive framework that not only accurately identifies leaks but also employs advanced simulation algorithms for subsequent performance enhancement. By bringing together data-driven insights and cutting-edge optimization methods, our work at the frontier of revolutionizing leak detection in hydraulic systems.
La redazione di dizionari bilingui. Confronto fra differenti sistemi linguistici sull’esempio dei recenti dizionari editi dall’Istitut Ladin Micurá de Rü
Authors: Frenademez Ulrike
Published: April 2024

Although the advantages of multilingualism are important, recent studies have shown that those who interact with several idioms on a daily basis may perceive insecurities in practising the languages they know. The daily confrontation of different idioms may even compromise the correct use of one’s own idiom, considering the many linguistic interferences. The article illustrates examples of this phenomenon by examining the editing of some entries in the latest bilingual dictionaries of the Istitut Ladin Micurá de Rü. The focus is on the comparison of different language systems – Ladin, Italian and German. Comparing the different idioms contributes to the development of greater metalinguistic capacity and a deeper analysis of one’s own language.
Le lingue del cibo: parole e testi dal cantiere dell’AtLiTeG
Authors: Frosini Giovanna , Lubello Sergio , Rossi Matteo
Published: April 2024

This paper describes the project (PRIN 2017) titled Atlante della lingua e dei testi della cultura gastronomica italiana dall’età medievale all’Unità (AtLiTeG). The project aims to reconstruct the history and the geography of Italian culinary texts and their language from the Middle Ages to the unification of Italy. The project consists of the following three main parts: the database/textual corpus (i.e. the verification of the sources with the analysis of the textual traditions through the drafting of new philologically reliable editions); the VoSLIG (Vocabolario storico della lingua italiana della gastronomia); a geotextual atlas which will collect the chrono­logical and geolinguistic representation of culinary terms from the Middle Ages to the unification of Italy in the form of a linguistic-georeferencing atlas, with a distinction between centres of production, texts and traditions for historical phases.
Il contatto linguistico nel dizionario: italianismi e lessicografia digitale
Authors: Heinz Matthias
Published: April 2024

Linguistic contact manifests itself primarily in the vocabulary, giving rise to phenomena of loanwords of various kinds. Like few other languages, Italian has had and continues to play a prominent role as a contact language. As a consequence many Italian loanwords can be found in the world’s languages, enriching both sectorial languages and the common vocabulary. The preferred place to document lexical influences from other idioms are dictionaries, especially dictionaries of loanwords, now available in digital format. A new type are parallel digital repertoires such as the Osservatorio degli Italianismi nel Mondo (OIM), which, based on interconnected databases, make it possible to observe the importance of the phenomenon in a given language and to make interlinguistic comparisons with respect to the results and specific factors of historical-cultural contacts. The contribution describes the phenomenology of Italianisms, the methodology and structure of the database, and some exemplary cases of borrowings from Italian by other languages, including German.
Proporre una grammatica per una lingua di minoranza: l’esempio del ladino della Val Badia
Authors: Videsott Ruth
Published: April 2024

This study presents reflections on developing a grammar of Val Badia Ladin. For minority languages undergoing processes of standardisation and normalisation primarily based on the synchronic system of the language, the creation of a normative grammar for the linguistic community necessitates a discussion on the interplay between the norm and linguistic variation. Furthermore, the paper casts some light on the significance of acquiring both written and oral data to comprehensively analyse language use within various communicative contexts. Lastly, three examples are provided to delineate the challenges concerning variation and normativity within a mainly normative grammar.
Use Machine Learning to Forecast Economic Recession with Covid-19 Evidence
Authors: Xu Nuo
Published: April 2024

This article starts by studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the United States economy and then delves into the relationship between the pandemic and the economic mobility in U.S. In addition, this article also uses various models to predict the US economy, including vector autoregressive model, support vector machines, eXtreme gradient boosting, light gradient-boosting machine and the long short-term memory network, then comparing the prediction results of the above models to select the relatively optimal model. To test the model, the model is also used to predict Italy's economy and then XGBoost is selected. The limitations of the model will be proposed based on the predicted results. Based on the research, XGBoost model can be applied to forecast economic recession. With further study, we believe such forecast and our understanding of economic processes and economic recession can be improved, and the government can adopt proper policies to alleviate the economic recession.
The Influence of Work-Life Balance and Work Engagement on Organizational Citizenship Behavior Mediated by Self-Efficacy at PT. LG Electronics Indonesia
Authors: Amalia Fitria Fatihah , Setyaningrum Retno Purwani
Published: April 2024

Every company needs quality human resources, innovation and creativity so that a company can continue to compete with other companies so that employee performance is really needed by companies to improve company performance and employee performance. This research aims to determine the influence of the Work Life-Balance variable and the Work Engagement variable on Organization Citizenship Behavior mediated by the Self-Efficacy variable in employees PT. LG Electronics Indonesia. The research method used is a quantitative method with the research population namely employees of PT. LG Electronics Indonesia and the sample size was 87 people. The analytical method used in this research is Partial Least Square (PLS) using the SmartPLS version 3.0 program. Based on this research, that Work-Life Balance has no significant influence on Organization Citizenship Behavior with a t-statitic value (1,566 < 1,96), Work Engagement has a significant influence on Organization Citizenship Behavior with a t-statitic value (3,166 > 1,96), Self-Efficacy has a significant influence on Organization Citizenship Behavior with a t-statitic value (2,056 > 1,96), Work-Life Balance has a significant influence on Self-Efficacy with a t-statitic value (4,211 > 1,96), Work Engagement has a significant influence on Self-Efficacy with a t-statitic value (5,495 > 1,96), Work-Life Balance mediated by Self-Efficacy does not have a significant influence on Organization Citizenship Behavior with a t-statitic value (1,877 < 1,96), Work Engagement mediated by Self-Efficacy does not have a significant influence on Organization Citizenship Behavior with a t-statitic value ( 1,811 < 1,96).