bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Islamic Religious Education Holistic-Integrative Learning in Elementary School
Authors:   Doctoral Student, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati (IAIN) Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, Sulaeman Jaja , Djubaedi Dedi ,   Professor, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati (IAIN) Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, Nurhayati Eti ,   Professor, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati (IAIN) Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, Fatimah Siti , Rosidin Didin Nurul ,   Professor, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati (IAIN) Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to produce a holistic-integrative PAI learning model in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in an integrated manner (PHIKAP) using Capra's theory which has the principles of connectedness, wholeness, and being. This research uses a Research and Development (R & D) approach based on the theory from Borg & Gall, which is simplified into four stages: a preliminary study, designing a model draft, validating the model draft; and testing the model in the field using a quasi-experimental Pretest and Posttest Non-equivalent Control Group Design. Collecting data using questionnaires, interviews, trials, and tests. Data analysis used quantitative and qualitative methods (mixed method). For quantitative data using the Mann-Whitney U test statistic and qualitative data using descriptive qualitative. Research results: (1) PAI learning in elementary schools, which is currently taking place, is more dominant in the cognitive domain than affective and psychomotor, even though these three domains should ideally be carried out in a holistic, integrative manner according to juridical, psychological, and religious provisions; (2) The product of this research is the PHIKAP PAI Model in Elementary Schools, which is a learning design that is structured starting from planning, implementing, and evaluating connectedness, wholeness and being in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. The model developed includes rationale, goals, principles, planning, implementation, and evaluation strategies, as well as criteria and assumptions for the success of Islamic education learning in elementary schools; (3) The effect of the PHIKAP model is proven to be effective in improving the quality of the learning process by 75.75% through strengthening the functions of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in a comprehensive and balanced manner. This value is higher than the group that does not use the PHIKAP model with a quality value of 58,63..%; (4) The effect of the PHIKAP model is proven to be effective in improving the quality of PAI learning outcomes in the cognitive domain by 85.97%, 91.43% in the affective domain, and by 89.18% in the psychomotor domain. This value is higher than the group that does not use the PHIKAP model.
Human Capital Formation in the Era of Resource Exploitation in Chad: A Survey of Major Actors in Charge of Human Capital and Natural Resources
Authors:   Institut Universitaire pour le Developpement International (Maroua), Magloire Goloum , Salomon Leroy Ghamsi Deffo ,   Université de Dschang
Published: March 2023

This paper examines the contribution of natural resources to the growth of human capital stock in Chad. Indeed, natural resources are known as the main lever for the development of developing nations; particularly education. However, the natural resource curse phenomenon strongly influences the production of human capital in developing countries. The question being to know what is the effect of natural resources in the formation of human capital in the education sector in Chad? As part of this research, we opted for a hypothetical-deductive approach with two secondary hypotheses, namely: natural resources positively impact human capital in Chad and human resource management negatively influence the education sector in Chad. The questionnaire was administered to 356 teachers in the French-speaking public sector. The results show that natural resources influence human capital, especially education (Ross, 2004). However, with regard to the management of human resources in the education sector, the results show that the exploitation of natural resources does not allow good management of human resources. The negativity of the contribution of Natural Resources to the management of human resources is thus verified (Gylfaçon, 2001). Theoretical and managerial implications are proposed, as well as proposals for future research arising from the limitations of the study.
The waste collectors in Sindh, Pakistan: an exploratory study of the environment-friendly self-employment
Authors: Dharejo Nazia , Begum Siddiqui Mehtab , Khoso Masood Abass , Nazneen Shama
Published: March 2023

This study investigates how waste collectors use their work as a resource for establishing self-employment and their role in the country's developing economy through waste reduction. They collect garbage to meet their basic needs but lack the self-care practices of the participants. It reflects on the workplace environment and attitudes toward health threats. They face many challenges of being perceived as second-class citizens, thus facing meagre social status. This descriptive study focused on qualitative research using observational techniques. The study also examines several aspects of formal and informal waste collection and recycling practices. Data were collected by using primary and secondary sources. Representatives of all scrap dealers and waste collectors in the target area were selected. The study found that Pakistan's recycling industry is completely unorganized, unregulated, and has little support due to a lack of funding and systematic planning. Formally registered institutions only manage about 50 percent of Pakistan's municipal waste. The other half is what informal entrepreneurs' livelihoods depend on. Some poor people have no alternative to collecting, sorting, and selling valuable items. Their work is invaluable in environmental terms but not financially rewarding. It is also hazardous.
Molecular Characterization of Different Soybean [Glycine max (L). Merril] genotypes by RAPD Markers
Authors:   Undergraduate Student, Division of Plant Biotechnology, College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Loni, Rahata, Ahmednagar Maharashtra, India, T Adsul Amit , B Ghorpade Bhausaheb ,   Head, Division of Plant Biotechnology, College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Loni, Rahata, Ahmednagar Maharashtra, India
Published: March 2023

The present investigation was carried out on molecular characterization of different soybean genotypes by using RAPD markers. Genetic diversity of 10 soybean genotypes was studied using Random Amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD). 12 RAPD primers were used for screening 10 soybean genotypes from which total 334 fragments were amplified. It was observed that 41.10% bands were polymorphic and 58.88% were monomorphic. The percent of polymorphic amplicons in banding pattern was calculated and it was highest in OPA-01 (67.85%) followed by OPA-11 (66.66%). Polymorphism information content (PIC) was calculated and highest PIC value was observed in OPA-01 (0.26) and lowest was observed in OPA-08 and OPA-05 (0.03). Maximum amplicons were produced in OPA-01 (56) and minimum in OPA-08 (11). Genetic relationship between soybean genotypes was determined on the basis of Jaccard’s pair wise similarity coefficient values and dendrogram was generated by UPGMA (Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean) cluster analysis using dice’s similarity matrix through NT-SYS pc software. The dendrogram of RAPD analysis shows 8 clusters and sub clusters were revealed. The value of similarity coefficient ranged from 0.19 to 0.71. The maximum similarity percentage i.e. 71% was found between KDS-726 and KDS-922 genotypes. The minimum similarity i.e. 19% was found between IVT-33 and IVT-13. According to this information it is concluded that the KDS-726 and KDS-922 genotypes showed minimum genetic diversity as compare to the IVT-33 and IVT-13 genotypes. Therefore, understanding the genetic diversity of soybean genotypes is essential to broaden the genetic base and to further utilize in the MAS breeding program.
The vaccination characteristics and mortal causes analysis of COVID-19 deaths at a district level
Authors: YAVUZ Melike , SEZEROL Mehmet Akif
Published: March 2023

Aim: This study aims to analyze some demographic characteristics, vaccination status, and mortal causes of COVID-19 deaths retrospectively at a district level. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study retrospectively analyzed 357 COVID -19 deaths between March 11, 2020, and April 30, 2022, in a large district of Istanbul with low socioeconomic status. Age, sex, marital status, date of death, causes of death, vaccination status and dates, and PCR test data (considered diagnostic data) were obtained from the District Health Directorate records. Results: More than half of those who died were male (51.8%). The mean age was 71.1±13.3 years. As age increases, the death number also increases. 72.0% of all deaths were over 65 years old. The marital status of more than half of the deaths (54.8%) was married. 71.7% of all deaths were unvaccinated. Of those vaccinated among deaths, 85.4% received all vaccine doses with only inactivated virus vaccine. The mean time from diagnosis (PCR positive date) to death for COVID-19 deaths is 14.3±11.0 days. The mean time from the last vaccination date to death in the vaccinated group was 123.2±90.8 days. This period was statistically significantly different between those who received a single dose of vaccine and those who received two or more doses. Most COVID-19 deaths (67.5%) were caused by respiratory diseases. Among the causes of death coded with the ICD-10 diagnosis code in the death notification system, 53.8% of the deceased had a comorbid condition. Conclusion: The most striking result of our investigations is that most COVID-19 deaths were unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. Those who were vaccinated were mostly immunized with inactivated vaccines. Based on the results, it can be concluded that vaccines effectively protect COVID-19 patients from death. However, the preventive effect of inactivated vaccines against death in COVID-19 is limited.
Linking Higher Education and Economic Development
Authors: Pillay Pundy
Published: March 2023

Finland, South Korea and the state of North Carolina in the United States are three systems that successfully have harnessed higher education in their economic development initiatives. Common to the success of the all these systems is, amongst others, the link between economic and education planning, quality public schooling, high tertiary participation rates with institutional differentiation, labour market demand, cooperation and networks, and consensus about the importance of higher education for development.

Linking higher education and economic development: Implications for Africa from three successful systemsdraws together evidence on the three systems, synthesises the key findings, and distils the implications for African countries.
Financial Inclusion and Women-Led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Performance during Covid-19 in Chipadze, Bindura Town
Authors: Chozarira Tatenda Lisa , Sakarombe Upenyu , Chagwedera Edson
Published: March 2023

Covid-19 containment measures disrupted the three financial inclusion dimensions of access, usage and quality, which affected women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in many economies with no exception to Zimbabwe. However, the growth of small businesses depends mainly on the quality and accessibility of finance. This study examines the impact of financial inclusion on women-led SMEs performance in Bindura, Zimbabwe’s one of the mining towns during the Covid-19 era. A sample of 70 women-led businesses was selected, and data were analysed using a simple multivariate regression model. The results show a relatively low level of financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs in Bindura, having active formal bank accounts reflected by a percentage of 62.9. The study found that financial services were difficult to access, expensive and of poor quality during the Covid-19 era. Nonetheless, the study revealed significant positive effects between financial inclusion dimensions (accessibility, usage and quality) and entrepreneurial performance. Despite Covid-19 disruptions that made financial services challenging to access and of poor quality, financial inclusion was instrumental in enabling positive business performance. It is recommended that measures aimed at increasing the inclusivity of women-led businesses be fostered. These measures should be designed in a way that they make the services accessible and of good quality during the pandemic periods.
A Systematic Literature Review on Theories Utilized Investigating ThirdParties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Authors: Neske Alexander , Brauweiler Christian , Bordiyanu Ilona
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this article is to revise the literature on how theories have been utilized in investigating third-parties (for example, Non-Governmental Organizations, certifying organizations, among others) in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Based on that, we derive future research directions. For revising the literature in a structured manner, the articles use the systematic literature review as the method of choice. Only half of the identified articles utilize theories for investigating third-parties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. In addition, major theories are overweighed. This predomination leads to influencing the conceptualization of third-parties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Future research opportunities exist in broadening the utilization of theories and methods applied in the field, investing in under-explored aspects and broadening the scope of testing and building frameworks. Based on the synthesizing, propositions supplement future research directions. The novelty of this article lies in its investigation of how theories have been used in investigating and conceptualizing third-parties in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. By that, it contributes with a state-of-the-art view on the important topic of sustainability and how third-parties could solve sustainability challenges. With that, the article is a first attempt and step for extending the academic literature and practice with rethinking classic ways of managing sustainability and utilize out of the box ideas.
Impact of COVID-19 on Fintech Industry of Kazakhstan: New Challenges
Authors: Dutta Amit , Doszhan Raigul , Kuanova Laura , Beisembayev Galymzhan
Published: March 2023

The aim of the research is to assess the spread of a new type of finance –Fintech in our country in the financial services sector, the potential impact of Fintech on market players and identify its challenges. Issues related to the impact of the pandemic and Fintech development are widespread worldwide and have significant global significance. Fintech is a potential solution to social, environmental and economic problems in general by transforming financial markets in such a way that they are more efficient, and their impact has increased many times with the onset of the pandemic. The problems of developing the concept of Fintech development in Kazakhstan are being discussed in scientific circles, but it is still at the initial stages. This study is part of our research project aimed at getting a brief idea of what changes and how the functioning of the Fintech industry has changed due to the impact of COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. The research paper describes the sectors of the Fintech industry and what reforms have been carried out so that COVID-19 will help the sector flourish after the pandemic in Kazakhstan. The analysis tool is a statistical study of the financial market. The central result is the identification of current global trends in the development of Fintech in the country during the pandemic. It is based on the general scientific method of systematization of theoretical data, as well as on the method of comparative and statistical analysis.
ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM COMPUTAÇÃO: TECNOLOGIA, ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM EM TEMPOS DE COVID – 19
Authors: Grana Nogueira Valéria , De Oliveira Barbosa Luiz Sérgio
Published: March 2023

Uma das principais etapas na formação do acadêmico em um determinado curso de licenciatura é, sem dúvida, o período do estágio supervisionado. Este trabalho tem como objetivo discorrer sobre os desafios vivenciados no estágio do Curso de Licenciatura em computação em tempos de pandemia provocada pelo Coronavírus, destacando as soluções encontradas com apoio na tecnologia para a melhoria do ensino e aprendizagem em turmas de ensino médio integrado ao técnico, no Instituto Federal do Amazonas/Campus Itacoatiara, Brasil. A metodologia centra-se numa abordagem qualitativa, com interpretação analítico-descritiva, tendo como instrumentos de coleta de dados o caderno de campo, a observação, a coparticipação e regência mediada pelo smartphone, dentro dos grupos de WhatsApp, e reuniões na plataforma Google Meet. Esses espaços virtuais e suas interações serviram como base para análise do material aqui apresentado. Os participantes eram compostos por uma estagiária, 3 professores, e as turmas do 1º, 2º e 3º ano do ensino médio das disciplinas artes, projeto integrador I (algoritmo e lógica) e empreendedorismo, respectivamente. Os resultados desta pesquisa demonstram que o estágio supervisionado em computação proporcionou, a partir de suas observações, momentos de interação e  um contato mais íntimo e recíproco com alunos e educadores já atuantes e com experiência na área do ensino e aprendizagem, a inovação dos métodos de ensino de professores e estudantes com apoio da tecnologia e muita resiliência ao propiciarem momentos de aprendizagem, mesmo em tempos de grandes limitações provocadas pela pandemia.
Türkiye’deki 2000 – 2021 Yılları Arasındaki Bitki Örtüsü Yangınlarının Mekânsal Analizi
Authors: AKYÜREK Özer
Published: March 2023

Doğal veya insani sebeplerden meydana gelen yangınlar, yeryüzünde yaşayan tüm canlıları etkileyen en önemli doğal afetlerden bir tanesidir. Yeryüzünde her yıl ortalama olarak 3-5 milyon km2lik ormanlık alan yanmaktadır. Meydana gelen yangınlar, canlıları etkileyen küresel ısınma, atmosferde bulunan hava kirletici parametrelerin yoğunluğunda artış vb. çeşitli faktörler meydana getirmektedirler. Uzaktan Algılama ve Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri gelişen günümüz teknolojisinde meydana gelen doğal afetlerin izlenmesinde ve yönetiminde sıklıkla başvurulan araçlardandır. Konumsal verileri yönetmedeki başarısı, konumsal analiz yapabilme yeteneği, sonuçları sunabilme ve görselleştirme kapasitesi nedeniyle sıklıkla tercih edilmektedir. Bu çalışmada 2000 – 2021 yılları arasında Türkiye’de ormanlık ve otlak alanlarda meydana gelen bitki örtüsü yangınları mekânsal istatistik yöntemlerle incelenerek analizi yapılmış ve haritalandırılması sağlanmıştır. Analizler sonucunda 21 yıllık süreç içerisinde ormanlık alan yangınlarından en çok etkilenen bölgelerin Ege, Akdeniz ve Güneydoğu Anadolu bölgeleri, otlak alan yangınlarından ise İç ve Güneydoğu Anadolu bölgesi olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ormanlık alan yangınlarından en çok etkilenen ilin Antalya, otlak alan yangınlarından en çok etkilenen ilin ise Şanlıurfa olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Tratamiento secuencial HIFU y láser de CO₂ fraccional para rejuvenecimiento facial. Primer estudio prospectivo internacional. Procedimiento ampliado de Téllez
Authors: Téllez Amésquita Cindy Cecile , Martínez-Carpio Pedro Antonio
Published: March 2023

Antecedentes y objetivo. Los buenos resultados de la combinación de ultrasonidos focalizados de alta intensidad (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, HIFU) y, a continuación, la aplicación de láser de CO₂ fraccional en una única sesión de tratamiento, fueron descritos en 2014 en Estados Unidos; aunque la información es muy escasa. Nuestro objetivo es evaluar por primera vez, de modo prospectivo, la eficacia y seguridad de la combinación de ambas técnicas. El procedimiento ampliado que se presenta consiste en incluir un tercer paso, la aplicación tópica de plasma rico en plaquetas (PRP) autólogo, justo después del tratamiento láser, para reducir los efectos adversos y mejorar los resultados. Material y método. Ensayo piloto para evaluar la eficacia y seguridad del tratamiento combinado, HIFU más láser de CO₂ fraccional, con el procedimiento ampliado, PRP, en una muestra seleccionada de 15 pacientes (fototipos III‑V) con signos evidentes de envejecimiento facial. La eficacia fue evaluada de forma enmascarada por dos expertos independientes mediante comparación de fotografías de antes del tratamiento y tres meses después de finalizado. Las variables analizadas (grado de dolor, laxitud, rejuvenecimiento global y satisfacción) se cuantificaron mediante escalas ordinales cuantitativas o cualitativas. La seguridad se evaluó mediante anotaciones de seguimiento en las historias clínicas. Resultados. Se obtuvieron mejorías significativas en la reducción de la laxitud en los tercios superior, medio e inferior de la cara (p=0,026; p=0,011; p=0,003). En la escala de mejoría estética global, según los evaluadores expertos, 14 participantes (93%) se consideraron “Mejorados” o “Muy mejorados”. Todos los pacientes reconocieron algún tipo de mejoría, 9 indicaron estar “Muy Satisfechos”, 3 “Satisfechos” y 3 “Moderadamente Satisfechos”. El tratamiento fue doloroso, pero suficientemente tolerado por la mayoría de los pacientes. No aparecieron efectos adversos inesperados ni complicaciones importantes, con buena recuperación postoperatoria. En general los pacientes se reincorporaron a sus actividades laborales diez días después del tratamiento. Conclusión. El perfil de eficacia/seguridad del método ensayado ha sido muy favorable en la serie investigada.
Application of Algebraic Number Theory to Rational Theory
Authors: Nitish Kumar Bharadwaj  , Purnima Raj
Published: March 2023

This paper contained some notations connected with algebraic number theory and indicates some of its applications in the Gaussian field namely K(i) = √((-1) )..
Individual differences and personality traits across situations
Authors: Nasello Julian , Triffaux Jean-Marc , Hansenne Michel
Published: March 2023

Background

According to the Big Five theory, personality can be classified into five traits (i.e., extraversion, neuroticism, conscientious-ness, agreeableness, and openness), and past research showed that situations impact personality. In the present study, (1) we measured which of these five personality traits changed according to different situations and (2) tested whether the across-situation variability (ASV; i.e., a continuous variable showing how much people change their personality traits ac-cording to situations) was significantly connected with specific personality domains, revealing a potential marker of person-ality disturbance.

Participants and procedure

We recruited 80 participants (40 women) to complete the five situation-version (family, work, friends, romantic partner, and hobbies/leisure) of the Big Five Inventory to measure whether personality traits significantly changed across these situa-tions. In addition, we ran a network analysis to reveal how the ASV is related to personality traits.

Results

The findings showed that all traits significantly changed across the situations, except openness, which remained stable. The network analysis revealed that the ASV variable was especially connected with conscientiousness (in romantic partner and family situations).

Conclusions

Most personality traits were flexible, showing how important it is to consider the role of situations in the study of personal-ity. Openness appeared to be particularly stable and understanding its nature represents a challenge for future studies. Final-ly, the network analysis demonstrated that the ASV shows specific connections with conscientiousness and might be a potential psychopathology marker.
OPTIMISING A PROCESSING PROTOCOL FOR A SAFE AND VITAMIN C RICH CONCOCTION USED BY UGANDANS TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19.
Authors:   , Zziwa Eddie , Rogers Omara Ronnic , Musoga Okot Ribon
Published: March 2023

Background: When the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic on 12 March 2020, desperate Ugandans who could not afford exorbitant fees for treatment of COVID-19 resorted to using cannabis and other local herbs to treat the deadly disease. One of the popular concoctions used was a mixture of garlic, lemons, ginger, onion, and red pepper. The main objective was to optimize the processing protocol for a safe and vitamin C-rich concoction. Methodology: A centralized statistical screening design was applied to optimize the processing conditions. The processing conditions, including temperature and time, were optimized to maximize vitamin C retention while ensuring microbial safety. Results: The concoction that was prepared at the optimized conditions, 83 °C for 5 minutes, had a vitamin C retention of 69.51% and a microbial load of 0 CFU/ml. Confirmation runs were performed at 83 °C for 5 minutes and the observed responses coincided well with the predicted values given by the optimization technique. Conclusion: To best preserve the concoction’s vitamin C content and, at the same time ensure a safe microbial load, it should be prepared at 83 °C for 5 minutes.   Recommendation: Further analysis is to be conducted on the optimization protocol for toxicity and effectiveness of the concoctions.
PRACTICE OF WOMEN AGED 25-49 YEARS IN RELATION TO CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN ENTEBBE MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors:   , Nsubuga Denis , Andinda Maureen , Ssembajjwe Wilber , Serunjogi David
Published: March 2023

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among Ugandan women of reproductive age. Unfortunately, despite the evidence of methods for prevention, most of the women remain unscreened. In addition, current estimates indicate that 6,413 Ugandan women are diagnosed annually with 4301 deaths. The main purpose of this study was to investigate practice in relation to Cervical Cancer Screening among women aged between 25-49 years in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso district. Method:  This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed practices in relation to Cervical Cancer screening among women aged between 25-49 years in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District; Proportionate sampling was used to select 246 participants from each division for interviews. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the study participants. Collected data was cleaned, coded, and entered in MS Excel spreadsheet 2013 and it was then exported to EPI- INFO Version 7 statistical software for Windows for analysis. The study findings were then presented using tables, graphs, and charts Results:  Only 17.07% of Women in Entebbe Municipality had screened for Cervical Cancer. 76.7% screened only once, 38.88% screened because of awareness that is created, and 30% screened during outreaches. Conclusion:  Cervical cancer screening is still low among women in Entebbe Municipality thus leading to poor actual practice. Recommendation: There is a need to further educate women and the general public on the availability and need for Cervical Cancer screening.
An Interactive and Collaborative Gaming Platform to Engage the Autism Spectrum in Art Learning using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Zheng Carina , Sun Yu , Zhang Yujia
Published: March 2023

For decades, mental illness has been a popular topic of discussion that still lingers for effective treatments [1]. While current therapy of mental disorders can achieve success, it is far from enough to prevent their occurrence and impacts on individuals [2]. Because of this, mental illness is an area of study that requires professionals and specialists to take a further step. Additionally, as the use of technology advances in the current society, young children and preteens gradually become victims of mental disorders as well: a community that often needs careful attention from adults and caregivers [3]. This paper introduces a method of treating mental disorders in young individuals that is not considered rare, but often overlooked, by many. This application encourages creativity and interests in its users, motivating them to actively engage on their strengths and use it to reflect their struggles.
An Natural Language Processed Web Application that Interpret and Convert English to Python Code
Authors: Zhao Sunny , Li Ang
Published: March 2023

As the exchange between natural language and program code gradually becomes the need of industry, more and more interpreters and translators are required. Such natural language interpreters and converters can benefit society in a variety of fields, such as service industry, communication industry, and engineering industry [6]. Concise and accurate language processors will greatly boost the productivity of bottom repetitive works, provide examples and inspirations for students and industry workers, and become the tendency of the future. This paper introduces an application using natural language processing and neural network to effectively interpret and translate English to Python code, and detailly present the structural flow of the application [7]. This paper will also introduce the structure of the neural network, its validity, and how the python torch was applied and integrated. Furthermore, it will demonstrate the application and limitation of this model as well as its future improvements. We applied our application to educational needs and conducted qualitative evaluation of the approach. The result shows a beneficial and potential effect that is applicable to a greater field.
An Advantageous and user-friendly Mobile Program to benefit Students in Seeking their Suitable Colleges through the use of Web Scraping, Machine Learning, and Frontend Design
Authors: Tao Sibo , Sun Yu
Published: March 2023

The abstract describes a research project on the importance of college decision-making for high school students, and how college reviews and reflections can help students make informed decisions. The project focuses on developing an online platform that allows students to view reviews and reflections of former and current college students, covering not only academics, but also other aspects of college life such as culture, geographical location, campus, and tuition. The project includes two experiments, one on the accuracy of a sentiment analysis model and one on the user experience of the software frontend design. The results show that the sentiment analysis model is able to accurately predict positive and negative sentiment comments, but struggles with neutral comments due to data imbalance. The user experience experiment identifies several areas for improvement in the app's UI design. Overall, the research project seeks to provide high school students with a valuable resource for making informed college decisions.
Machine Learning and Chatting Services in College Search: A Study on Students' Preferences and Satisfaction
Authors: Zhang Jiuyu , Pokharel Sanskar
Published: March 2023

How does Machine Learning fit into the aspect of a highschooler searching for their dream college? It is widely known that being in high school is a stressful for most high school student, and creating something that can help them find the best college is important. Knowing that high school students like to participate in social activity, creating a chatting service that uses machine learning serves the purpose of helping them find their most suitable college without increasing the stress of their already stressful situation . To prove that this method is suitable for the situation, a survey asking 1000 high school students whether they would choose the chat option or traditional fill-out a form method, majority of them preferred the chat way. Based on the results supporting my thesis, I developed an application that will help high school students find their best college that consists of a chatting service that helps students achieve their goal with the help of Machine Learning.
Synthesis ZnO/BaTiO3 heterostructured photocatalyst with improved efficiency in MB degradation under sunlight
Authors: Ho Thi Thanh  , Nguyen Thi Viet Nga  , Hoang Nu Thuy Lien  , Nguyen Van Kim
Published: March 2023

Heterostructured ZnO/BaTiO3 composites were successfully prepared with varying contents of BaTiO3 via a mixed solvent-thermal method. The samples are denoted as ZBTO-x:y, where x:y is weight ratio of ZnO và BaTiO3 (x:y=1:2, 1:3 và 1:5) in the reaction mixtures. The obtained materials were characterized by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectra (IR), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The photocatalytic activity of ZBTO-x:y samples was assessed by degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution under sunlight. Among them, ZBTO-1:3 displayed the best photocatalytic activity. The enhancement in photocatalytic activity for the ZBTO-1:3 was observed, which can be attributed to the presence of BaTiO3 in the materials.
Synthesis of C/g-C3N4 composite with enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light
Authors: Nguyen Thi Lan  , Phan Thi Thuy Trang  , Tran Huu Ha  , Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong  , Nguyen Van Kim  , Nguyen Van Thang  , Vo Vien
Published: March 2023

In this study, banana-peel-derived carbon/g-C3N4 (BC/CN) composite was prepared by a facile calcinating method from the urea (NH2)2CO and banana-peel-derived carbon (BC) precursors. Whereas, the banana-peel-derived carbon was prepared from the waste banana peel as biomass source. The obtained composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms. The results showed that the BC/CN composite had the higher photocatalytic activities in the degradation Rhodamine B (85%) compared to the pristine g-C3N4 (31%) under visible light. This shows that the BC/CN composite as a promising new material with low cost for photodegradation of organic pollutants in wastewater.
Study on using rice-husk ash as an adsorbent for some antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs in aqueous
Authors: Nguyen Duong Cong Thanh  , Hoang Minh Phuong  , Tran Minh Hoang  , Dao Dinh Bach  , Do Viet Hung  , Nguyen Thi Nga  , Nguyen Thi Thuy
Published: March 2023

Rice-husk ash (RHA) is prepared from a by-product of rice production. Its main component is silic dioxide. Thanks a zeolite-like structure, it could be used as an adsorbent. In this study, RHA was used to remove some antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs in aqueous medium such as Cefuroxim, Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone, Prednisolon. These drugs are recommended to use at home for Covid-19 patients. The RHA has a specific surface area of 179.797 m2/g), the pore size of 63.547 m2/g, the average particle size of 3.8 mm. The zeta potential of RHA in distilled water of -42.5 V, the point of zero charge of 6.7. The main composition of elements in RHA is Si, O, C. Among investigated samples, the Cefuroxim adsorption efficiency of RHA is the best, with a adsorption capacity reached 1.43 mg.g-1 and adsorption efficiency reached 86.00 % at the optimum adsorption condition of pH solution of 7, adsorption time of 150 min, RHA weight of 0.3 g and the initial drug concentration of 5.0 mg.L-1.
FISIOLOGÍA DEL SURFACTANTE PULMONAR
Authors: Farbinger P. Franz , Espinoza O. Ma. Luisa
Published: March 2023

El proceso de respiración y el intercambio gaseoso requiere la interacción de variadas fuerzas en los distintos tejidos y órganos involucrados. La tensión superficial a nivel alveolar provocaría colapso de dichas estructuras de no ser por las características del surfactante que lo recubre. Revisaremos en este articulo la fisiología involucrada en su estructura física, producción y efectos pulmonares.
TRAQUEOSTOMÍA EN PREMATUROS CON DISPLASIA BRONCOPULMONAR GRAVE
Authors: Cifuentes Recondo Javier
Published: March 2023

Los recién nacidos con displasia broncopulmonar dependientes de ventilación mecánica a las 36 semanas, corresponden en general a prematuros menores de 27 semanas con morbilidad grave: enterocolitis, infecciones, retinopatía, retraso en el crecimiento y secuelas del neurodesarrollo. Si la extubación no es posible entre las 40 y 50 semanas, se indica una traqueostomía, normalmente acompañada de una gastrostomía. La decisión depende del apoyo ventilatorio, de la morbilidad asociada (neurológica, hipertensión pulmonar, lesiones de la vía aérea) y del grado de desnutrición. La traqueostomía optimiza el manejo ventilatorio, disminuye la necesidad de sedación, facilita la movilidad, la neurorrehabilitación y el alta al hogar en ventilación domiciliaria. La edad óptima de ejecución no está estandarizada, pero hay evidencia que muestra beneficios en el neurodesarrollo si se realiza antes de los 120 días de vida. La mayoría de los prematuros traqueostomizados son manejados en domicilio y a los 5 años ya se encuentran decanulados.
Переваги і ризики надконцентрації агропромислового виробництва та земельних ресурсів: економічний, екологічний та соціальний аспект
Authors: Dankevych Yevgen , Dankevych Vitalii
Published: March 2023

Досліджено проблеми поширення та прискореного розвитку у вітчизняному сільському господарстві інтегрованих структур холдингового типу. Проаналізовано вплив цих суб’єктів господарювання на загальний стан функціонування аграрного сектора, розвиток сільських територій і навколишнє природне середовище. Встановлено передумови надконцентрації агропромислового виробництва та земельних ресурсів. Науково обґрунтовано пропозиції щодо перспектив розвитку інтегрованих структур і концентрації ними ресурсів у контексті економічної, екологічної та соціальної спрямованості їх виробничої діяльності.
Європейська модель інвестиційного забезпечення політики сільського розвитку
Authors: Prokopchuk Oksana , Usyuk Tetyana
Published: March 2023

У статті узагальнено європейський досвід інвестиційного забезпечення політики сільського розвитку. Доведено, що пріоритетними напрямами такої політики країн-членів ЄС є сприяння соціальній інтеграції, розвитку сільської економіки, подолання бідності й упровадження інноваційно-комунікаційних технологій. Авторами оцінено інституційні засади інвестиційного забезпечення розвитку сільських територій України та визначено напрями розбудови сільської фінансової інфраструктури.
Концептуальна сутність і структура агропродовольчого ринку
Authors: Samoilyk Iuliia
Published: March 2023

У статті набули подальшого розвитку підходи щодо виявлення сутності та ролі агропродовольчого ринку в умовах глобалізації економіки. Удосконалено трактування категорії “агропродовольчий ринок”. Обґрунтовано, що агропродовольчий ринок складається з таких основних підсистем: ринок тваринницько-промислової продукції; ринок рослинницько-промислової продукції; ринок побічної агропродовольчої продукції та продуктів їх переробки.
Expressive architectures enhance interpretability of dynamics-based neural population models
Authors: Sedler Andrew R. , Versteeg Christopher , Pandarinath Chethan
Published: March 2023

Artificial neural networks that can recover latent dynamics from recorded neural activity may provide a powerful avenue for identifying and interpreting the dynamical motifs underlying biological computation. Given that neural variance alone does not uniquely determine a latent dynamical system, interpretable architectures should prioritize accurate and low-dimensional latent dynamics. In this work, we evaluated the performance of sequential autoencoders (SAEs) in recovering latent chaotic attractors from simulated neural datasets. We found that SAEs with widely-used recurrent neural network (RNN)-based dynamics were unable to infer accurate firing rates at the true latent state dimensionality, and that larger RNNs relied upon dynamical features not present in the data. On the other hand, SAEs with neural ordinary differential equation (NODE)-based dynamics inferred accurate rates at the true latent state dimensionality, while also recovering latent trajectories and fixed point structure. Ablations reveal that this is mainly because NODEs (1) allow use of higher-capacity multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs) to model the vector field and (2) predict the derivative rather than the next state. Decoupling the capacity of the dynamics model from its latent dimensionality enables NODEs to learn the requisite low-D dynamics where RNN cells fail. Additionally, the fact that the NODE predicts derivatives imposes a useful autoregressive prior on the latent states. The suboptimal interpretability of widely-used RNN based dynamics may motivate substitution for alternative architectures, such as NODE, that enable learning of accurate dynamics in low-dimensional latent spaces.
Parochial Empathy Occurs Regardless of Causal Attribution
Authors: Kawai Ran , Kawamura Yuta
Published: March 2023

People are less likely to exhibit empathy and more likely to exhibit counter-empathy (i.e., Schadenfreude and Glückschmerz) toward those belonging to outgroups. Most studies, however, focused on empathy toward events with unclear cause. Therefore, it was unknown whether parochial empathy occurs even when the cause of the events is clear. This study examined parochial empathy by measuring empathy for ingroup or outgroup members who experienced positive or negative events. The present experiment with 52 university participants found that regardless of the clarity of the cause, participants exhibited parochial empathy. This implies that causal attribution may not be the single determinant of parochial empathy.
Polarity in the Context of U.S.-China Competition: Reassessing Analytical Criteria
Authors: Borges Lauro , Lucena Regina
Published: March 2023

How can polarity be used as a pertinent conceptual asset to inform the description of the distribution of military capabilities amongst the most powerful states in the international system today, especially in consideration of U.S.-China competition? Using the military power approach to polarity, this article analyses the literature that emerged in the 2010s to critically examine this concept. In order to enhance the analytical value of polarity and propose verifiable indicators of it, this study draws on Thompson’s lead-sector model as well as Posen’s and Lee and Thompson’s research on the military foundations of polarity. When doing so, we distinguish latent enabling capabilities (as a secondary dimension of polarity) and the actual military power that primarily characterises polarity as a label. When following this operationalisation of polarity, we show that the international system is still unipolar because the U.S. has unmatched global power projection capabilities and first-rate economic and technological might to sustain its military forces. In other words, the current distribution of military capabilities in the system reflects that the contemporary international system is still U.S.-led and unipolar and that China’s rise is still too confined by regional dynamics to constitute a preface of a military-hegemonic rivalry at a global level.
Technical note: Intercomparison Study of the EC Radiocarbon Analysis Methods Using Synthetic Known Samples
Authors: Zhang Xiangyun , Li Jun , Zhu Sanyuan , Liu Junwen , Ding Ping , Gao Shutao , Tian Chongguo , Chen Yingjun , Peng Ping'an , Zhang Gan
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The accurate identification of elemental carbon (EC) source in aerosol based on radiocarbon (14C) depends on the method of EC isolation. The lack of aerosol EC reference materials with "true" 14C values makes it impossible to evaluate the accuracy of various methods for the analysis of 14C-EC in aerosols. In this study, EC separation methods were evaluated by using samples of mixed biomass burning, vehicle exhaust and coal-combustion. The results show that 14C-EC was not only related to the separation method but also to the types and proportions of biomass sources in the sample. And the Hydropyrolysis (Hypy) method, which can be used to separate a highly stable portion of ECHypy and avoid charring, is a more effective and stable approach for the matrix-independent 14C quantification of EC in aerosols. The 13C-ECHypy and non-fossil ECHypy values of SRM1649b was 24.9 ‰ and 11 %, respectively.
Impacts of reducing scattering and absorbing aerosols on the temporal extent and intensity of South and East Asian summer monsoon
Authors: Fang Chenwei , Haywood Jim M. , Liang Ju , Johnson Ben T. , Chen Ying , Zhu Bin
Published: March 2023

Abstract. The vast majority of reductions in aerosol emissions are projected to take place in the near future; however, associated impacts on the large-scale circulation over the populated Asian monsoon region remain uncertain. Using the state-of-the-art UK Earth System Model version 1 (UKESM1), this study examines the response of the South Asian and East Asian summer monsoon (SASM and EASM) to idealized reductions in anthropogenic emissions of carbonaceous aerosols and SO2. The analysis focuses on changes in the monsoon temporal extent and intensity of precipitation following decreases in either scattering (SCT), absorbing (ABS) aerosols, or decreases in both. For SCT, the combination of the early transition of land-sea thermal contrast and sea level pressure gradient during the pre-monsoon season together with the late transition in the post-monsoon season associated with the tropospheric warming, advances the monsoon onset but delays its withdrawal, which leads to an extension of the summer rainy season across South and East Asia. The northward shift of the upper-tropospheric Asian jet forced by the SCT reduction causes the anomalous convergence of tropospheric moisture and low-level ascent over northern India and eastern China. The intensification of the South Asian High (SAH) due to the warming over land also contributes to the dynamic instability over Asia. These changes enhance the rainy season of these regions in boreal summer. Reductions in absorbing aerosol act in the opposite sense, making the Asia's rainy season shorter and weaker due to the opposite impacts on land-sea contrast, Asian jet displacement and SAH intensity. With reductions in both SCT and ABS aerosol together the monsoon systems intensify, as the overall impact is dominated by aerosol scattering effects and results in the strengthening of monsoon precipitation and 850-hPa circulation. Although aerosol scattering and absorption play quite different roles in the radiation budget, their effects on the monsoon precipitation seem to add almost linearly. Specifically, the patterns of monsoon-related large-scale responses from reducing both SCT and ABS together are similar to the linear summation of separate effect of reducing SCT or ABS alone, despite of the inherent nonlinearity of the atmospheric systems. Our findings suggest that emission controls that target e.g. emissions of black carbon that warm the climate would have a different response to those that target overall aerosol emissions.