bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meconium Stained Newborn
Authors: Moonis Akbar Faridi Mohammad , Shamsi Sumaiya
Published: October 2023

Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid (MSAF) and Meconium Aspiration
Syndrome (MAS) in newborn are commonly encountered by obstetricians and
neonatologists world over, and more so in developing countries. MAS is a serious
condition as it causes severe respiratory morbidity and complications like air leak,
pneumothorax, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN), surfactant inactivation and
death in many cases. There have been several changes in the management of pregnant
mothers and their neonates, as well as in the endotracheal suctioning guidelines for
babies born with MSAF ever since the pathogenesis of intra-uterine passage of
meconium and meconium aspiration syndrome, and evidence on intervention outcomes
became known. This chapter shall review the mechanism of meconium stained
amniotic fluid, the pathophysiology of meconium aspiration syndrome and
management of the newborn infant in the labor room, NICU and beyond, as per the
present consensus. Potential newer therapies and drugs shall also be briefly addressed.
Fetal Tumors: Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Jabbari Forough , Jabbari Parnian , Taraghikhah Nazanin , Moradi Behnaz , Rezaei Nima
Published: October 2023

Tumors can be formed in any organ throughout life. The fetal period is no
exception to this fact, and it is important to diagnose these tumors as soon as possible
to provide timely care to patients. If management is halted, tumors can cause
complications in delivery, child development and even death. In this chapter, we
discuss the diagnosis and management of several common fetal tumors. We also
overview possible future directions in the management of tumors found during the fetal
period.
Logística militar del ejército libertador, 1810-1816
Authors: Lázaro-Luengas Andrés Camilo , López-Chinchajoa Juan Diego , Cuesta-Huertas Blas Martín
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo estudia la logística empleada por el ejército libertador en el periodo 1810-1816, evidenciando cómo las unidades militares organizaron el aparato logístico de estas, el proceso de adquisición de los diferentes bienes y la obtención de apoyos económicos para adelantar la campaña de independencia. Se busca conocer su organización como ejército en aquel momento, mediante una metodología cualitativa que se sumerge en el contexto histórico respecto de la logística del ejército libertador en el lapso citado.
Libros blancos de Perú y Brasil
Authors: Álzate-Álava David , Bello-García Luis David , Cubides-Andrade Juan , Quintero-Cordero Sara Patricia
Published: October 2023

Las guerras hibridas en los estudios de seguridad y defensa han venido a ocupar un lugar importante, la “hibridación” de los conflictos armados y las amenazas transnacionales. La presente investigación aborda tanto la amenaza que constituye un actor que plantea modos de combate híbridos y como éstas han sido asimiladas dentro de los Libros Blancos de Defensa de Brasil y Perú. Lo anterior genera el objetivo de este escrito que es identificar las amenazas híbridas de cada Estado y realizar la comparación de los documentos de Defensa, tarea alrededor de la cual gira todo el trabajo investigativo y que evidencia los lineamientos y rutas de acción que toman los Estados para fortalecer su seguridad y defensa nacionales, llegando entonces a la conclusión que en los libros blancos se constituye la base de la política de seguridad en la hibridación de la guerra, los cuales no pretenden limitar el actuar de las operaciones militares sino que brindan los elementos de análisis de estas amenazas.
Pilihan Layanan Multikanal Wajib Pajak
Authors: Safitra Dhian Adhetiya , Muamarah Hanik Susilawati , Nugroho Rahadi
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACTThe current tax service channel allows taxpayers to access online services. However, online services are not always the taxpayer's choice. This study aims to determine the preferences of the tax service channel selection. Qualitative research was conducted through interviews with 7 (seven) informants. The results show that there are several preference groups for service channels [1] click (online) channel is preferred for basic information search, [2] conversation application for information on procedure/rule changes, and [3] counter for application troubleshooting information. All taxpayers choose the call channel as their last preference.   DJP can optimize the role of the community as a partner in providing tax-related information through community coalition action. The community can be a complement to tax officers in providing correct information about taxes. The channels that can be used are click and counter. However, a gradual tax education mechanism is needed for community members, so that the information they convey is precise and accurate.Keywords: click,call, counter, multichannel, services, taxABSTRAKKanal layanan pajak saat ini, dirancang agar wajib pajak mengakses layanan online. Namun layanan online tidak selalu menjadi pilihan wajib pajak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui preferensi pemilihan kanal layanan pajak. Penelitian kualitatif dilakukan melalui wawancara kepada 7 (tujuh) informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat beberapa kelompok preferensi kanal layanan yaitu [1] kanal click (online) lebih dipilih untuk pencarian informasi dasar, [2] aplikasi percakapan untuk informasi perubahan prosedur/aturan, dan [3] counter untuk informasi pemecahan masalah aplikasi. Seluruh wajib pajak memilih kanal call sebagai preferensi terakhir.   DJP dapat mengoptimalkan peran komunitas sebagai mitra untuk memberikan informasi terkait pajak melalui community coalition action. Komunitas dapat menjadi pelengkap petugas pajak dalam memberikan informasi yang tepat mengenai pajak. Kanal yang dapat digunakan adalah click dan counter. Namun, perlu mekanisme edukasi pajak secara bertahap terhadap anggota komunitas, agar informasi yang mereka sampaikan tepat dan akurat.Kata Kunci: Click, Call, Counter, Layanan Multikanal, Pajak
Efficacy of an Internet-Delivered Intervention for Improving Insomnia Severity and Functioning in Veterans: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Nazem Sarra , Barnes Sean M , Forster Jeri E , Hostetter Trisha A , Monteith Lindsey L , Kramer Emily B , Gaeddert Laurel A , Brenner Lisa A
Published: October 2023

Background

Despite a growing evidence base that internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) is associated with decreased insomnia severity, its efficacy has been minimally examined in veterans.

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an unguided iCBT-I (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet [SHUTi]) among veterans.

Methods

We conducted a single-blind, randomized controlled trial in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn veterans eligible for Veterans Health Administration care. Participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive SHUTi (a self-guided and interactive program) or an Insomnia Education Website (IEW) that provided nontailored and fixed insomnia information. Web-based assessments were administered at baseline, postintervention, 6 months postintervention, and 1 year postintervention. The primary outcome was self-reported insomnia severity (Insomnia Severity Index [ISI]). Secondary outcomes were self-reported mental and physical health functioning (Veterans RAND 36-item Health Survey). Exploratory outcomes comprised sleep diary parameters.

Results

Of the 231 randomized participants (mean age 39.3, SD 7.8 years; 170/231, 73.5% male sex; 26/231, 11.3% Black; 172/231, 74.5% White; 10/231, 4.3% multiracial; and 17/231, 7.4% other; 36/231, 15.6% Hispanic) randomized between April 2018 and January 2019, a total of 116 (50.2%) were randomly assigned to SHUTi and 115 (49.8%) to the IEW. In intent-to-treat analyses, SHUTi participants experienced significantly larger ISI decreases compared with IEW participants at all time points (generalized η2 values of 0.13, 0.12, and 0.10, respectively; all P<.0001). These corresponded to estimated larger differences in changes of –3.47 (95% CI –4.78 to –2.16), –3.80 (95% CI –5.34 to –2.27), and –3.42 (95% CI –4.97 to 1.88) points on the ISI for the SHUTi group. SHUTi participants experienced significant improvements in physical (6-month generalized η2=0.04; P=.004) and mental health functioning (6-month and 1-year generalized η2=0.04; P=.009 and P=.005, respectively). Significant sleep parameter improvements were noted for SHUTi (all P<.05), though the pattern and magnitude of these reductions varied by parameter. No adverse events were reported.

Conclusions

Self-administered iCBT-I was associated with immediate and long-term improvements in insomnia severity. Findings suggest that leveraging technology to meet insomnia treatment demands among veterans may be a promising approach.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03366870; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03366870
Effect of Ceramic Waste Powder on Rutting and Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixture
Authors: Khan Zarak , Khan Abbas
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Aggregates, asphalt binder, and mineral filler are blended in appropriate proportions to guarantee the desired characteristics of asphalt. Besides from aggregates and bitumen, the role of filler material in HMA is critical since it affects the mechanical characteristics and serviceability particularly when subjected to wheel load. The current research investigated the effect of Ceramic Waste Powder (CWP) used as filler in terms of rutting, and dynamic modulus of asphalt mixtures when used in different proportions 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% by weight of Marshall Specimen, and the results were compared to conventional mixture employing stone dust as a filler. The performance testing revealed that the rut resistance increases with the increase in CWP content from 40 % to 60 % in asphalt mixtures and showed 21 %, and 58 % decrease in rut depth value to that of conventional asphalt mixture at 55 ℃ respectively. While dynamic modulus increases as the frequency of the applied load increases from 0.1 Hz to 25 Hz and it decreases when the temperature of the dynamic modulus test increases from 4.4 °C to 54 °C. Higher values of Dynamic Modulus are observed at 21.1°C and 37.8 °C temperature for all frequencies. Therefore, using CWP as filler in asphalt not only increases the mechanical properties of HMA but also be a suitable approach towards reducing ceramic waste pollution.
Deep Learning Based Severity Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Radiological Images
Authors: K Fathima Nourin.
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Knee OA is a prevalent degenerative joint condition affecting a significant portion of the global population, and timely identification and accurate grading are crucial for optimal patient care and treatment planning. This system aimed at developing an advanced clinical decision support system for the early detection and precise grading of knee osteoarthritis (OA) using cutting-edge deep learning techniques. Traditionally, the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis has relied on manual assessments of radiological images, which can be resource-intensive and subject to variations among evaluators. Deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, offers a promising solution by automating this process with exceptional precision. The core objectives of this project include the development of a CNN model based on the EfficientNet-B5 architecture, designed to autonomously analyze radiological images of knee joints. Additionally, a user-friendly web-based interface is being constructed to facilitate image uploads and present severity grades. The project involves rigorous training and fine-tuning of the EfficientNet-B5 using a dataset of knee OA images to achieve a high degree of accuracy in severity grading. The system will ultimately be deployed on a scalable and secure cloud platform for practical utility.
Review Paper on Techniques of 2D to 3D Image Reconstruction
Authors: Tanwar Himanshu , Kumar Gaurav
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The review paper emphasize on reducing technologies for 2D and 3D imaging, as well as model conversion. Although the popularity of 3D hardware is growing rapidly in the present era, 3D content is still dominated by its 2D counterpart. There are two main categories of image processing now available in the market, namely analogue and digital image processing. To produce hard copies such as scanned pictures and printouts, with images being the most common output, the analogue IP technique is used. On the other hand, Digital IP is used to manipulate digital images using computers, the outputs are often information related to images, mainly being data on features, edging characteristics, or masks. Image processing techniques, including Machine Learning and Deep Learning, can get more powerful.
Ultrasound diagnosis of causalgia causes in the late stages after inguinal hernioplasty: clinical case
Authors: Zorin Ya. P. , Garifullina A. R. , Boitsova M. G. , Karlova N. A.
Published: October 2023

Diagnosis of complications after inguinal hernioplasty is of great importance in modern clinical practice. The main method of examination for this category of patients is ultrasound. Pain syndrome in the late stages after inguinal hernioplasty might be a consequence of various complications, which require differential diagnosis. One of the cases might be causalgia, in which the physical data are not always specific. Ultrasound examination of the abdominal wall was performed in 4 patients who underwent inguinal hernioplasty with complaints of pain in the area of surgical intervention. The performed examination revealed the signs of local edema and hypervascularization at the locations of metal staples fixing the mesh implant in the abdominal wall. Ultrasound examination of patients with causalgia allows to reveale the signs of local aseptic inflammation of tissues.
A technique for assessing pulmonary perfusion in patients with previously treated COVID-19 pneumonia: clinical controlled non-randomized study
Authors: Zakharova A. V. , Gvozdetskiy A. N. , Pozdnyakov A. V. , Pozdnyakova O. F.
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: Evaluating pulmonary lung perfusion in patients with previously treated COVID-19 infection may lead to a better understanding of long-term consequences of the disease, as well as may identify the changes determined by their symptoms. Further research is required for optimization of lung perfusion’s design parameters’ methods in order to implement those in clinical practice.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the possibilities of an alternative method for evaluation of relative lung perfusion using three-dimensional ultrafast contrast-enhanced MRI on patients with previously treated COVID-19 pneumonia.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined 100 patients (28 male and 72 female, aged 22 to 70) who had laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection. The research was conducted using the three-dimensional ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI based on 3D T1-weighted images. During the postprocessing, we received the values of rPBF (relative pulmonary blood flow), rPBV (relative pulmonary blood volume), and rMTT (relative mean transit time).

Statistics. For non-linear dependence modelling we used natural spline transformation for time and interaction effect with a group. Intergroup comparison on integral measures was based on Kruskall-Wallis test (χ2), pair comparisons were based on Conover’s test (Δ). For multiple hypothesis testing correction, we used the false discovery rate (FDR). Comparisons were determined as statistically significant when p<0.05.

RESULTS: The differences in obtained values of lung perfusion among patient groups were confirmed both quantitatively (by rMTT, rPBV, rPBF) and qualitatively (by building the curves of contrast agent accumulation). Patients with previously treated COVID-19 demonstrate slower contrast agent transit and increased relative lung blood volume. Their accumulation curves have qualitative differences as well.

DISCUSSION: We suggest a new method of evaluation of lung perfusion indicators in patients with previously treated COVID-19. We conducted an intergroup analysis based on the degree of lung damage during the acute phase of COVID-19 (with no infiltrativechanges, with minor lung damage, and major lung damage). The intergroup differences found are more significant for patients with lung damage (both minor and major) than for patients with no infiltrative lung changes during the acute phase of COVID-19.

CONCLUSION: This method of evaluation of pulmonary perfusion is able to adequately characterize the functional lung conditions in patients with previously treated COVID-19 pneumonia. The chosen model is the most optimal.
Multimodality imaging in apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: clinical case
Authors: Chanakhchian F. N. , Gulyaev N. I. , Slivinski D. V. , Klochkova I. V. , Shutova E. V. , Demchenkova A. Yu.
Published: October 2023

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is rare familial form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with hypertrophy mainly affecting the apex of the left ventricle and characterized by a spade-like left ventricular cavity. Despite varying presentation, impaired capabilities of some standard instrumental methods and dissent on diagnostic criteria several diagnostic characteristics estimated by various noninvasive imaging modalities make it possible to establish a diagnosis with high accuracy. We hereby describe a case with electrocardiographic abnormalities and chest pain with suspected acute coronary syndrome. Acute coronary syndrome was excluded as well as performing invasive coronary angiography was avoided using advanced diagnostic tools including single photon emission computed tomography and apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was demonstrated by careful differential diagnosis.
Ultrasound diagnosis of double aortic arch with atresia: a clinical case
Authors: Malozemova O. G. , Gasanova R. M. , Kholmanskaya E. V. , Turko Kh. R. , Esayan A. A. , Filippova E. A.
Published: October 2023

The diagnosis of a double aortic arch (DAA), when both arches are patent, is easily established using modern imaging methods, including echocardiography. In the absence of blood flow in one of the segments of the left aortic arch (LAA), it becomes impossible to obtain an image of it throughout its entire length. This makes the result of the diagnosis of this condition uncertain, since DAA with atresia will visually resemble one of the variants of the right aortic arch. DAA is an absolute indication for surgical treatment, which determines the importance of differential diagnosis of these conditions. We describe a case of echocardiographic diagnosis of DDA with atresia distal to the left subclavian artery in a newborn, the first day of life, who was admitted to the intensive care unit for newborns and premature infants due to prenatally detected anomaly of the aortic arch. The purpose of the publication is to demonstrate the key features of visual diagnostics necessary in making an accurate diagnosis.
Концепция колористического решения центральных улиц города Березники
Authors: Максимова Светлана , Сёмина Анастасия
Published: October 2023

В статье в ретроспективе рассматриваются цветовые решения фасадов жилых домов, построенных в 30-е – 80-е годы прошлого века в городе Березники Пермского края. Анализируется типология застройки города, её современное состояние. Показаны проблемы искажения архитектурного замысла и стилевой чистоты фасадов зданий из-за грубого вмешательства в колористку здания в результате фрагментарных ремонтов: случайные, порой нелепые цвета фасадов, разнородные входные группы с броскими вывесками. Разработаны две колористические схемы: для массовой застройки 60-х и 70-х годов и застройки сталинского периода. Цветовые решения рассматривались индивидуально для каждого здания и были направлены на восстановление архитектурной целостности и композиционных особенностей здания. Показано, как плавный переход от тёплых тонов к холодным создаёт взаимосвязь исторической и современной застройки. Приводятся цветовые решения отдельных зданий и улиц города на основе стандартного цветового каталога RAL Design. Показаны цветовые сочетания стен, крыш, цоколей между собой в зависимости от типологии зданий, разработана цветовая гамма архитектурных доминант.
Самозаклинивающиеся элементы в трубобетонных колоннах
Authors: Римшин Владимир , Кришан Анатолий , Астафьева Мария
Published: October 2023

Выполнено исследование образцов трубобетонных колонн круглого сечения (ТБК) при местном сжатии с начальным эксцентриситетом. Для повышения прочности внецентренно сжатых ТБК в бетонном ядре размещались стальные самозаклинивающиеся элементы. Они укладывались в три ряда в пространстве между верхним торцом свежеуложенногобетона и внутренней поверхностью стальной трубы. Причём, нижний и верхний слои самозаклинивающихся элементов выполнялись в форме частично усечённых тетраэдров, полученных разрезанием кубов плоскостями, проходящими черезсередины их рёбер, на две равные части. Между слоями усечённых тетраэдров размещался слой кубов таким образом, чтобы все элементы плотно соприкасались между собой своими гранями. Выполненные эксперименты подтвердили способность самозаклинивающихся структур за счёт высокой жёсткости более равномерно перераспределять передающиеся через них сосредоточенные нагрузки. Показано, что подбор рациональной геометрии элементов структуры самозаклинивающихся элементов и условий их взаимодействия друг с другом может являться эффективным методом повышения жёсткости определённых участков конструкций. Использование структуры из трёх слоев самозаклинивающихся элементов заметно изменило характер деформирования и разрушения образцов ТБК, что привело к увеличению прочности исследованных образцов в среднем на 11%.
Руина как текст
Authors: Фролова Наталья
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена исследованию руины как специфического вида архитектурного «текста». Рассматриваются ключевые аспекты интерпретации руины (роль наблюдателя, распредмечивание, время, контекст). Раскрываются взаимосвязь и взаимодействие «текста» руины и литературного текста как источников информации для исследовательской и проектнойработы. Прочтение руины как палимпсеста позволяет найти новые пути решения проблемы подлинности исторической среды, необходимости её восстановления и степени вмешательства в неё.Анализ совместной работы руинированного архитектурного и литературного текстов производится на примере комплекса разрушенных загородных усадеб в посёлке Безверхово (Сидими) Приморского края. Это один из немногочисленныхсохранившихся (в руинах) примеров дальневосточной загородной архитектуры. Одновременно с этим сохранилось немаловоспоминаний об усадьбах семей Гек, Бринер и Янковских в художественных произведениях и мемуарах их хозяев и гостей.
Тератогенез в архитектуре
Authors: Ткачёв Валентин
Published: October 2023

Термин «тератогенез» («рождение чудовищ» – греч.) возник в медицине и биологии как необходимость осмысления и обобщения широкого круга явлений органической аномалии живых существ, в том числе и человека, известных с древнейших времён и вызывающих суеверный страх, отвращение, чувства мистического ужаса.Генетические или приобретённые уродства людей воспринимались как опасность и ассоциировались с образами хищныхживотных и насекомых. Одновременно они вызывали склонность к патологическим зрелищам. Увечные люди  емонстриро-вались на ярмарках и в бродячих цирках, для многих из них это было единственным средством поддержания жизни, а дляих содержателей – коммерцией. Образы монстров, усиленные фантазией, использовались для устрашения врагов и людейслабой психики, породив целую индустрию криминального дизайна, отображённого в произведениях писателей, художников. В искусстве время от времени, совпадая с периодами социального декаданса, возникали волны интереса к мистической образности, разработке сюжетов, настоянных на сакральном ужасе. В числе других атрибутов для усиления выразительности тератогенез использовался в архитектуре в стилизованных образах химер, львов, атлантов. Сегодня архитектура вполне обходится без устрашающего бестиария, опираясь в поисках выразительности на символику, имманентную самим замыслам – в тектонике, антропных аналогах, зрительных иллюзиях. В статье прослеживается историческая последовательность метаморфоз тератогенеза как средства рискованной гармонии архитектуры.
Analysis of the spatiotemporal fields of chemical soil pollution as a basic component of urban ecosystems
Authors: Kamanina Inna Z. , Kaplina Svetlana P. , Lyubimova Anna V.
Published: October 2023

The soil is a depositing medium and an indicator of geochemical load. The fulfillment of important ecosystem functions by urban soils ensures the ecological safety of urban ecosystems as a whole. The purpose of the work is to forecast soil pollution as a basic component of the urban ecosystem with a high level of technogenic load. The calculation of the spatio-temporal fields of chemical pollution of soils in the city of Kolchugino, Vladimir region, was carried out using a balance model based on ecological and analytical data utilizing the results of area surveys of soils and snow cover. The content of heavy metals of hazard classes 1 and 2 in soil and snow samples (solid and liquid phases) was determined by atomic absorption method according to standard methods. The analysis of spatio-temporal fields of soil contamination for each heavy metal is performed on the basis of map diagrams constructed using the INTEGRO GIS software-technological complex. Taking into account aerotechnogenic intake, an assessment of the degree of accumulation of heavy metals in soils and their time to reach the critical level is given. In the soils of Kolchugino, an excess of sanitary and hygienic standards (gross forms) is revealed for all the metals studied. Analysis of the data of spatio-temporal fields of soil pollution with heavy metals in the city of Kolchugino showed that the established level of soil pollution exceeding the MPC is primarily associated with the past economic activity of non-ferrous metallurgy enterprises and will remain at the same level in the near future.
Decomposition of individual components of bio-organic waste: volatile organic compounds and the impact on health and psycho-emotional state
Authors: Kharlamova Marianna D. , Adamovich Mikhailo , Romanovskaya Kseniya S. , Spirin Mikhail A. , Mustaeva Lana R. , Adamovich Nikolay
Published: October 2023

The study considers the impact on the person’s health and psycho-emotional state of unpleasant odors arising from the storage and accumulation of bioorganic waste, including food waste (meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables) and bird droppings. The survey data of poultry and livestock farms’ employees in Serbia are given. The impact of unpleasant odors on the Waste sorting complex (Moscow region) employees’ vital signs is assessed. The impact of high-intensity odor groups for individual components of food waste (pork meat, poultry meat, vegetables and fruits) and bird droppings was studied by interviewing volunteers and measuring their vital signs.
Lembaga Penjaminan Mutu Pendidikan Aceh dan Peningkatan Mutu Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: M. Ramli Mulyadi
Published: October 2023

One of the institutions tasked with helping to improve the quality of education is the Education Quality Assurance Institution (LPMP). The purpose of this study was to identify the role of the Education Quality Assurance Institution in improving the quality of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers. This study uses a qualitative approach, this approach was chosen based on the research objective, namely to describe and analyze the process of improving the quality of PAI teachers in Suka Makmur District carried out by LPMP Aceh. The data collection techniques are interviews, and document studies. The results showed that the role of LPMP Aceh was as an organizer in the development of the education quality assurance system program, as a facilitator in education and training, and as a companion for education and training in improving the competence of PAI teachers. The form of coordination of the PAI Teacher Quality Improvement Program at LPMP Aceh in collaboration with Educational Institutions/Departments by providing technical assistance to the Education Office, and collaboration with KKG/MGMP teacher groups through mentoring in schools. As for the control that Aceh's LPMP faces is less coordinated the recorded retention schedule that Aceh's LPMP itself or outside the LPMP, and the allocation of the recorded funds also constitutes control because it is not in the List of Budget Project DIPA LPMP Aceh.
Strategi Guru Sejarah Islam Dalam Mengajarkan Kitab Khulāshah Nūr Al-Yaqīn Pada Santri Kelas 2 Mts Di Dayah Modern Darul Ulum
Authors: Fuadi Safrijal
Published: October 2023

This study discusses the Strategy of Islamic History Teachers in Teaching the Book of Khulāshah Nūr al-Yaqīn to Class 2 MTs Students at Darul Ulum Banda Aceh and Darul Ihsan Krueng Kalee Aceh Besar, specifically related to the learning strategies as well as the advantages and disadvantages of learning strategies applied by teachers in Islamic history subject. The focus of the research was carried out in Dayah Darul Ulum Banda Aceh and Darul Ihsan Aceh Besar. In which there are different abilities between the students of the two dayahs in understanding Islamic history subject even though they use one particular same book. The purpose of this study was to determine the learning strategies of Islamic history that applied by teachers and also to find out it’s advantages and disadvantages. This study conducted a literature review to find out concepts and theories related to the problem under study, followed by direct research to obtain concrete data in the field using qualitative descriptive research. The results showed that the strategy of Islamic history teachers in Darul Ulum Banda Aceh and Darul Ihsan Krueng Kalee Aceh Besar was in accordance with the standards of the curriculum demands, namely by using the expository learning strategy and inquiry learning strategy. Conducted through class organization, discipline of students in the classroom, the application of innovative learning methods, and effective learning media to foster student interest in studying Islamic history subject. The strategy of learning Islamic history at Darul Ulum Banda Aceh and Darul Ihsan Krueng Kalee Aceh Besar, of course, has experienced several obstacles such as limited learning time, limited media, and so on. However, it is common in a strategy implemented by teachers in any school. Even so, it would be better for a teacher to be able to minimize the shortcomings of the strategies that he applies to simplify the learning process in the classroom.
FROM BUREAUCRACY TO GOVERNMENT: STAGES AND FEATURES OF INTERPRETATIONS OF STATE ADMINISTRATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
Authors:   Russian Academy of Personnel Support of the Agroindustrial complex, MAKAROV I.N.
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to consider the stages and features of the evolution of the concept of "state administration" in the history of Russian sociology of management and the analysis of its modern interpretations. The methodology of the research is based on the provisions and concepts as a classical sociological theory (M. Weber, K. Marx, A. Fayol), and on some developments of modern domestic and foreign scientists (R. Drago, A.I. Prigozhin, Zh.T. Toshchenko). Dialectical and systematic methods, methods of historicism and structural and functional analysis, elements of the method of linguistic analysis of scientific literature were used in the preparation of the article. As a result of the study, six main periods in the formation of views of domestic sociological schools on the concept under study are chronologically identified and the results of each of the periods are compared. The interpretation of the socio-managerial category "public administration" is presented, its relationship with another category - "public administration" is shown. The author comes to the conclusion that the evolution of the concept under consideration was decisively influenced not only by objective social needs, but also by subjective re-quests of state power. At the same time, in the process of development of domestic so-cio-managerial thought, "extremes" in the interpretations of this concept were gradually overcome.
APPLIED AND PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY OF PHILANTHROPY IN BYZ-ANTINE POLITICAL THOUGHT
Authors:   Russian Academy of Sciences, PODOLSKIY V.A.
Published: October 2023

Byzantine political philosophy developed under the influence of the Christian ethics and Hellenistic monarchism. Byzantine theology is well studied both in Russian and foreign science, while political philosophy is less known. The purpose of the present article is to study the attitude of the Byzantine political philosophy to charity. Methodology of the research: the study is based on historic and comparative approach, analysis of institutions, analysis of texts and speeches by thinkers and politicians, and shows origins and development of ideas on charity in Byzantium. As a result, it was revealed that the values and institutions formed in the first centuries of the existence of the Eastern Empire worked throughout the history of Byzantium and influenced European and Rus-sian practices of charity. The collected information about the history of political philosophy in Byzantium is of value in the study of charity and social policy.
Leadership training programmes and productivity: The influence of trainee motivation as a mediator
Authors: Mohamad Nur Izzaty , Othman Abdullah Sanusi , Abdullah Suhaila , Rahman Ishak Abd
Published: October 2023

Recent empirical studies have recognised that trainee motivation indirectly influences the relationship between leadership training programmes and productivity. Although this relationship has been widely studied, the role of trainee motivation as a mediating variable has not been discussed in detail in the training management literature. This study focuses on the relationship between leadership training programmes and productivity and examines the role of trainee motivation as a mediating variable. A survey method was used to gather 328 sets of questionnaires from various categories of positions in the central administration sector, in Malaysia. This study employed SmartPLS programme path model analysis to evaluate the measurement and structural models and further examine the significance level of the research hypotheses. The results of path model analysis testing confirm that trainee motivation indirectly influences the relationship between leadership training programmes and productivity. This study’s findings can be used as important certificates by management to understand the diversity of perspectives on trainee motivation and design a training programme master plan that can increase employee inspiration to succeed and maintain the organisation’s strategies and goals in an era of global competition and an unstable economy.
Real Time Frustration of TCP_SYN Flooding Attack in IoT using SDN
Authors: Abdal Mahmood Mohammed M. , Abdullah Dhuha Basheer
Published: October 2023

The widespread use of Internet of Things technology has made it now a
popular topic subject. It’s full with all kinds of devices that are all
linked to the internet and to one other. The limited processing power,
storage space, and energy supply of IoT devices impose severe
limitations on their overall functionality. Because of these
limitations, implementing effective security measures on such devices is
challenging. This makes them simple targets for fraudsters who are
looking for vulnerable areas to exploit. TCP_SYN flooding assault is an
effort to interrupt regular service by flooding a server with a large
number of SYN packets without completing the handshake. The new
networking paradigm known as Software Defined Networking (SDN) separates
the forwarding devices from the control actions. It’s supposed to make
managing networks easier and pave the way for new developments. In this
paper, SDN model was proposed to detect and prevent TCP_SYN flooding
attack in IoT based on the traffic’s anomalous behavior in real time. It
has the ability to swiftly identify and mitigate attacks within a
two-second time. The CPU utilization remains stable at around 19.1%
during the process of mitigating attacks by discarding all malicious
packets, rather than redirecting them to the controller for examination.
A bout 6487795 packets dropped through TCP_SYN attack.
ANN-CA Model Construction under SD Constraint: A Case Study on the Land-use Change Trend in Ya’an City
Authors: Zhou Yazhou , Zhao Jingyao , Zhu Xiaofan , Zhang Fan , Gao Lei
Published: October 2023

Land systems are closely related to various factors, including social
issues, national economies, natural environments, etc. However, the
dynamic evolution simulation of land systems is quite complex. There are
many problems in terms of land use in China, such as extensive
development, significant regional differences, and imbalanced
development. From this perspective, it is imperative to study systematic
land use evolution according to local contexts. In this study, two
methods that are commonly used to solve complexity issues—
“top-down” system dynamics and “bottom-up” cellular automata—were
combined to investigate the land use evolutionary trend in Ya’an City.
Firstly, a system dynamics model of land resource use was constructed
based on the causal relationship between land and macroscopic elements,
and the quantitative future predictions of land use structures in Ya’an
were obtained. Next, an ANN-CA model containing three steps—artificial
neural network training, optimization of cellular automata parameters,
and model calibration—was constructed. The land use scenario in Ya’an
City in 2018 was simulated and the quantity and space accuracy
verification were conducted. Finally, the spatial layout of land use in
Ya’an City in 2028 and 2038 was predicted, and the land use evolution
trend was studied using the model under the constraint of the
quantitative prediction results of system dynamics. The results
demonstrated the good simulation effect of the ANN-CA model under the SD
constraint. The overall simulation accuracy of the model is the highest
(93.93%) when the threshold of transformation is 0.8 and the diffusion
coefficient is 1. In the future, the spatial distribution of different
land types in Ya’an City will change slightly, and construction land
presents an expansion law from the center to surrounding areas.
Long-term effects of local radiotherapy on growth and vertebral features in children with high-risk neuroblastoma
Authors: Yang Kyungmi , Ahn Joong Hyun , Woo Sook-Young , Jung Sang Hoon , Sung Ki Woong , Lee Ji Won , Lim Do Hoon
Published: October 2023

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of local radiotherapy (RT)
on growth, we evaluated the chronological growth profiles and vertebral
features of children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Materials and
Methods: Thirty-eight children who received local photon or proton beam
therapy to the abdomen or retroperitoneum between January 2014 and
September 2019 were included. Simple radiography of the thoracolumbar
spine was performed before and every year after RT. The height and
vertical length of the irradiated vertebral bodies (VBs) compared with
the unirradiated VBs (vertebral body ratio, VBR) were analyzed using the
linear mixed model. Shape feature analysis was performed to compare the
irradiated and unirradiated vertebrae. Results: The follow-up
was a median of 53.5 months (range, 21-81­ months) after RT. A decline
in height z-scores was mainly found in the early phase after treatment.
In the linear mixed model with height, the initial height (fixed,
p < .001), sex (time interaction, p = .008),
endocrine dysfunction (time interaction, 0.019), and age at diagnosis
(fixed and time interaction, both p = .002) were significant.
Unlike the trend in height, the change in VBR (ΔVBR) decreased gradually
( p < .001). The ΔVBR in the group that received more
than 30 Gy decreased more than in the group that received smaller doses.
In the shape feature analysis, the irradiated VBs changed to a more
irregular surface that were neither round nor rectangular.
Conclusion: The irradiated VBs in children were gradually
restricted compared to the unirradiated VBs in long-term follow-up, and
higher RT doses were significantly affected. Radiation-induced irregular
features of VBs were observed.
Bioinformatics comparison of hemolysin in different bacteria and experimental evaluation of anti-cancer properties
Authors: kavianpour amir hossein , Behbahani mandana , mohabbatkar hassan
Published: October 2023

Cancer is one of the main causes of death in the world. Resistance to
anticancer treatments in patients with advanced solid tumors leads to
new treatments. Therefore, more alternative anticancer methods have been
found over time with greater specificity against tumor cells and with
less or no adverse effects on normal cells. In the microbial
environment, pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus,
or Streptococcus pyogenes produce hemolysin. This protein is used as an
anti-cancer protein. To identify the production of hemolysin by
bacteria, which can destroy cancer cells more effectively, different
bacterial strains were first cultured in blood agar culture medium. The
strains capable of complete hemolysis of red blood cells created a
transparent zone in this environment and were selected for the next
stages of the research. Then, to find out which strains have more
ability to lyse red blood cells, the qualitative method of halo diameter
measurement was used. Also, using quantitative methods, hemolysin
strength in microtubes was determined compared to control samples. The
results of the hemolysis in the microtube and the good test results
showed similar results. knows Then, the cell viability test was
performed with the partially purified proteins. Then, bioinformatics
studies such as secondary structure investigation, physicochemical
properties, pseudo amino acid composition, and molecular docking were
performed.
Knocking-down of CYP2C9 expression in Huh-7 and HepG2 cells using CRISPR/Cas9 method
Authors: Omar Ruhil Nadirah Che , Hatta Fazleen Haslinda Mohd
Published: October 2023

The emergence of CRISPR/Cas system allows for precise and efficient
alteration of genetic sequences in almost any kind of living cells.
Several studies have attempted to modify human hepatocytes with plasmids
that encodes immortalized genes, such as hepatocytes derived from stem
cells or cell lines produced by an organism. Most strategies are time
consuming and requires high technical expertise, especially for the use
of drug metabolism studies. This study shows that there is a possibility
to develop a hepatocyte cell line for functional expression studies with
modifiable CYP2C9 expression. Two CRISPR/Cas9 systems were successfully
assembled to specifically target the CYP2C9 gene and reduce the
expression down. The efficiency of this method was validated using
standardised experimental guidelines, to confirm target selection,
cleavage efficiency and an analysis of target activity. Both systems
managed to reduce CYP2C9 expression by at least 5 folds in Huh-7 cell
line and 2 folds in HepG2 cell line. The successful knocking down of
CYP2C9 regulation may open a path to a cheaper, time saving, and
modifiable hepatocyte drug metabolism assays that can be grown in a lab.
The brain’s duck test in phantom percepts: multisensory congruence in chronic pain and tinnitus
Authors: Ridder Dirk De , Adhia Divya , Vanneste Sven
Published: October 2023

Chronic neuropathic pain and chronic tinnitus have been likened to
phantom percepts, in which a complete or partial sensory deafferentation
results in a filling in of the missing information derived from memory.
150 participants, 50 with tinnitus, 50 with chronic pain and 50 healthy
controls underwent a resting state EEG. Source localized current density
was recorded from all the sensory cortices (olfactory, gustatory,
somatosensory, auditory, vestibular, visual) as well as the
parahippocampal area. Functional connectivity by means of lagged phase
synchronization was also computed between these regions of interest.
Pain and tinnitus were associated with gamma band activity, reflecting
prediction errors, in all sensory cortices except the olfactory and
gustatory cortex. Functional connectivity identified theta frequency
connectivity between each of the sensory cortices except the chemical
senses to the parahippocampus, but not between the individual sensory
cortices. When one sensory domain is deprived, the other senses may
provide the parahippocampal ‘contextual’ area with the most likely sound
or somatosensory sensation to fill in the gap, applying an abductive
‘duck test’ approach, i.e., based on stored multisensory congruence.
This novel concept paves the way to develop novel treatments for pain
and tinnitus, using multisensory modulation or via parahippocampal
targeting.
Two step electrochemical redox mechanism of cu2+ through kinetic parameters and digital simulation technique
Authors: Khaliq Obaid , Tahiri Iftikhar Ahmad , Muhammad Haji , Mohiuddin Shaikh , Zuberi Muhammad Hashim , Ali Syed Tahir , Yasmeen Kousar
Published: October 2023

Cycle voltammetric behaviour of Cu(II)SO4 in aqueous NaCl (supporting electrolyte) has been explored in comprehensive manner. 5 mM Cu2+, 1.0 M NaCl and glass carbon (GC) reveals the optimum response. Two stage electromechanical redox EE mechanism [(Cu2+/Cu+) and (Cu+/ Cu0)] has been explored by using different theoretical and experimental methods. The mass transfer co-efficient, dimensionless parameters and heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant ( confirmed the quasi-reversible response of (Cu2+/Cu+) redox couple. The experimental Gileadi ( and simulated Digi Sim ( values found as 0.052 cm/s and 0.0012 cm/s respectively. The diffusion co-efficient (D) of (Cu2+/Cu+) redox couple computed from 9.96 X 10-6 to 4.43 X 10-6 cm2/s through different methods. The novelty of the present work is to confirm the quasi-reversible response of (Cu2+/Cu+) through obtained electrochemical and kinetic parameters by using simple, fast, and cost-effective technique.
Investigations on a novel composite phase change material comprising paraffin wax and CQD for thermal conductivity enhancement
Authors: Janumala Emeema , Govindarajan Murali , Bomma Reddi Venkateswara Reddi , Chinnasamy Sivakandhan
Published: October 2023

Thermal energy storage using phase change materials (PCM) has become crucial in combating the energy crisis and is leading to innovative approaches in energy storage management. As part of this study, novel composite PCM were prepared by dispersing carbon quantum dots (CQD) with weight percentages of 1%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% in paraffin wax. The study aims to investigate thermal conductivity enhancement of these composite PCM and examine their applicability in thermal energy storage. Ultrasonication was utilized to prepare the composites. The SEM was employed to study surface morphology of micro-structures of the PCM. Thermal conductivity was determined using a heat flow meter and results revealed a remarkable increase. Maximum enhancement ratio of 97.38% was obtained for the 20 wt.% composite PCM.