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Considerations on the discounted cash flow method in the determination of assets
Authors: Caríssimo Cláudio Roberto
Published: February 2024

The aim of this theoretical essay is to discuss, in the light of accounting and finance theory, the Judgment - REsp 1.877.331 of the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), which decided that to determine the assets of a retiring partner, unless determined in the Articles of Association, the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method is not pertinent. As a basis for the argumentation of this essay, the concepts of assets and their characteristic of generating future economic benefits were incorporated. For the essayist, this characteristic is a beacon for measuring assets and the value of a company, which is made up of a set of tangible and intangible assets. The Discounted Cash Flow is considered one of the main methods for valuing companies. It is essentially financial, derived from the capacity to generate future projected benefits, discounted to present value, adding the value of perpetuity. This method can measure the company in its current situation without the need for growth projections or future macroeconomic factors since case law considers that the future does not belong to the retiring partner. However, the ability to generate these economic benefits cannot be disregarded, which could lead to a valuation that is not fair value, thus harming one of the parties in the dispute. Based on these aspects discussed in the essay, using Discounted Cash Flows in Asset Determination processes is considered pertinent.
Use Of Two-Dimensional And Three-Dimensional Reactors In Oxidative Electrochemical Degradation Studies Of Malachite Green
Authors: ŞAMDAN Canan
Published: February 2024

With the developments in treatment technologies, including porous materials in electrochemical systems have recently become the focus of researchers' attention. In electrochemical methods, operating cost is as important as efficiency. It is possible to increase the system performance by increasing the effective electrode surface by incorporating activated carbon, which can be produced from biomass, into electrochemical oxidation systems. This study investigated using activated carbon from walnut shells as a microelectrode in the electrochemical oxidative degradation of malachite green. When potential differences between 2V and 4V are applied to 2DES and 3DES reactors containing MG solution, a higher % MG Removal was obtained in 3DES reactors than in 2DES reactors. When the potential difference is 4V, a value of 0.026 (min-1) k1.3D and 0.0117 (min-1) k1.2D are obtained. In 3DES reactors, the rate constant at 0.003 A/cm2 was achieved as 0.0167 (min-1) k1.3D, while at 0.010 A/cm2, it increased by approximately 5 times, reaching a value of 0.0845 min-1 k1.3D. Similarly, in 3DES reactors, when the current density increased from 0.003 A/cm2 to 0.010 A/cm2, the mass transfer rate increased from 0.011 (cm/s) to 0.05633 (cm/s).
The Impact of Inclined Magnetic Field on Streamlines in a Constricted Lid-Driven Cavity
Authors: GÜRBÜZ ÇALDAĞ Merve , ÇELİK Ebutalib
Published: February 2024

The influence of oriented magnetic field on the incompressible and electrically conducting flow is investigated in a square cavity with a moving top wall and a no-slip constricted bottom wall. Radial basis function (RBF) approximation is employed to velocity-stream function-vorticity formulation of MHD equations. Numerical results are shown in terms of streamlines for different values of Hartmann number M, orientation angle of magnetic field θ and the height of the constricted bottom wall hc with a fixed Reynolds number. It is obtained that the number of vortices arises as either hc or M increases. However, the increase in θ leads to decrease the number of vortices. Formation of vortices depends on not only the strength and the orientation of the magnetic field but also the constriction of the bottom wall.
New species and records of Afrotropical Campopleginae V. (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
Authors: Vas Zoltán
Published: February 2024

Two new species of Afrotropical Campopleginae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) are described: Olesicampe africana sp. nov. from Guinea, and Sinophorus runei sp. nov. from South Africa, representing the first species of both genera described from the Afrotropical region, and, for the latter, the first species described from the Southern Hemisphere. Additionally, Dusona pauliani (Benoit, 1957), a species previously known from Réunion only, is reported for the first time from South Africa.
High content imaging of lysosomal phenotypes in iPSC-derived neurons using the Opera Phenix(TM) High-content Screening System v1
Authors: Chedid Jessica
Published: February 2024

This protocol describes the use of the Opera Phenix high-content screening system and its advanced software Harmony 5.1 to image and analyse live and fixed neuronal cell cultures for the measurement and characterization of lysosomal phenotypes. This includes quantifying lysosomal size and number using a lysosome staining reagent, quantifying lysosomal activity using DQ red-BSA uptake and processing in live cells, and quantifying autophagic flux using P62 and LC3 immunofluorescent staining in the presence and absence of the autophagy-lysosomal pathway inhibitor Bafilomycin A1. The aim of this protocol is to create an automated analysis pipeline that can be used to process large volumes of data for any cell culture for the measurement of lysosomal and autophagosomal phenotypes under different treatment conditions. The use of 3 different and complementary approaches allows of a flexible and tailorable protocol with the advantage that any of these 3 analyses can be used separate or in parallel.
Guidance for populating and validating GenomeTrakr metadata templates (BioSample and SRA) v2
Authors: Balkey Maria , Timme Ruth , Hope Bias Candace , Strain Errol , Lusk Pfefer Tina
Published: February 2024

PURPOSE: This protocol provides instructions for preparing and filling out the metadata templates necessary for direct submission to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). These instructions are relevant for the majority of whole genome sequencing data submissions derived from enteric bacterial pathogens collected for surveillance purposes. SCOPE: This protocol provides detailed instructions for the following two metadata templates: 1. BioSample metadata: guidelines for obtaining, populating, and validating the BioSample metadata template. 2. SRA metadata: Guidelines for populating sequence-level metadata template. Version history: v11: Change of guidance to use the One Health Enteric BioSample package for all submissions. v10: updates to the GenomeTrakr-extended pathogen biosample template (GT-pathogen package-OHE v0.3.xlsx) and release of newly available One Health Enteric package custom templates. v9: Bug fix v8: Updated the picklists in the GenomeTrakr-extended pathogen package, "GT-pathogen package-OHE v0.2.2.xlsx". Also provided a direct link to the newly published One Health Enteric package. v7: Updated the picklists in the GenomeTrakr-extended pathogen package, "GT-pathogen package-OHE v0.2.2.xlsx" and added an incremental update file for the DRAFT One Health Enteric Package that includes extensive edits compared to v6. v6: Added the One Health Enteric package presented at IAFP 2021 meeting.
Efek Faktor Moderasi Gender pada Relasi Financial Literacy dan Financial Ignorance terhadap Perilaku Keuangan
Authors: Sari Maya , Nurhayati Netti Siska , Yuliawati Tia
Published: February 2024

Financial well-being can be achieved through good financial behavior in the short and long term. Within the household group, financial behavior was associated with financial well-being, such as paying bills on time, saving, and investing. Financial literacy is one of the factors that form good financial behavior, on the other hand, financial ignorance leads to bad financial behavior. This study aims to examine the effect of gender moderation on the relationship between financial literacy and financial ignorance on financial behavior in household workers in Kota Bandung, Kabupaten Bandung and Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Primary data was taken through the distribution of google form questionnaires and collected as many as 75 samples. Data were analyzed using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results show that gender acts as a moderator in the relationship between financial literacy and financial ignorance on financial behavior. The partial test shows that an increase in financial literacy will have an impact on increasing positive financial behavior, on the contrary, an increase in financial ignorance will have an impact on decreasing positive financial behavior among respondents. The results of this study can be continued or developed by the next researcher, by adding several other moderating variables, such as class position, income, ethnicity, and others.
Visitor Emotional Solidarity and Planned Behavior Effects on Leisure and Tourism Development in Ghana
Authors: Asimah Vincent Kweku , Hurriyati Ratih , Gaffar Vanessa , Wibowo Lili Adi
Published: February 2024

The study seeks to develop a relationship between Emotional Solidarity (ES) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in predicting visitors’ behavioral intentions to attend leisure events in Ghana. ES Scale (ESS) modified with Tourism Impact Attitude Scale was employed. The data used IBM SPSS 25.0 and SmartPLS 3.3.9 for analysis. The hypotheses were explored using PLS-SEM. ES factors significantly positively affect visitors’ attitudes towards tourism development. The TPB significantly predicted the behavioral intentions of leisure event visitors. The study specifically suggests the promotion of tourism development with high perceived behavioral control, individual attitude, and subjective norms.
Tripartite Introductions of PGPR, Humic Acid, and N-Fertilizer Improve the Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato Under Glasshouse Conditions
Authors: Sadeq Buraq Musa , Zuan Ali Tan Kee , Kasim Susilawati , Alkooranee Jawadyn Talib , Wong Mui Yun , Othman Nur Maizatul Idayu , Akter Amaily , Chompa Sayma Serine , Nabayi Abba , Rahman Md Ekhlasur
Published: February 2024

This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with humic acid (HA) as amendments on the morphological and physiological growth characteristics and yield of Sepang Oren sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas[L.] Lam). The experiment was conducted under glasshouse conditions at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, for 110 days. Two factors were used in this experiment: The first factor was PGPR-HA inoculations (UPMB10, UPMRB9, and mixed strains) and non-inoculation-HA, and the second factor was the Nitrogen fertilizer levels (50, 75, and 100%). The treatments were replicated three times and arranged factorially in a randomized complete block design. The results showed that inoculations with PGPRs-HA (UPMRB9 and UPMB10 strains) positively affect the plant growth significantly (SPAD measurements, number of leaves, vine length, root length, leaf area index, root dry weight, shoot dry weight, and root: shoot ratio) of sweet potato upon addition of 50% and 75% of N-fertilizer, respectively. The nutrient content of soil and plant leaf significantly increased by 12-15% and 14-18%, respectively, compared to the uninoculated, when applied with the same inoculation. After 30 days, the population of soil bacteria increased, reaching a value of 8.65 log10 CFU/g soil. The use of PGPR-HA inoculations with N-fertilization resulted in a considerable rise in the majority of plant and soil parameters compared to the treatments without PGPR inoculation. Therefore, PGPR supplemented with humic acid (HA) may be considered a viable and sustainable strategy for enhancing sweet potatoes' morphological and physiological attributes. This technique can result in increased crop productivity and serve as a substitute for nitrogen-based fertilizers.
Genetically Engineered Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Viral Vectors: A New Frontier in Anti-Angiogenic Therapy
Authors: Ewa Choy Yee Wa , Choy Ker Woon , Woon Kai Siong , Wafi Muhammad Aidil , Then Kong Yong , Then Khong Lek
Published: February 2024

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells that possess the remarkable ability to self-renew and differentiate into various cell lineages. Due to their regenerative potential, MSCs have emerged as the most commonly used stem cell type in clinical applications. Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, plays a critical role in several pathological conditions, including ocular neovascular diseases, cancer, and inflammatory disorders. Conventional anti-angiogenic therapies face limitations such as frequent visits for repeated doses, off-target effects and resistance development. Recent advances in genetic engineering techniques have opened up novel avenues in regenerative medicine. Genetically engineering MSCs using viral vectors presents a promising strategy to specifically target angiogenesis and enhance anti-angiogenic therapies' efficacy. Viral vectors, including lentiviruses, adeno-associated viruses and adenoviruses, provide an effective means of delivering therapeutic genes into MSCs, allowing the expression of a wide range of therapeutic agents, including anti-angiogenic proteins. This review explores the frontier of using genetically engineered MSCs delivered through viral vectors as a potent anti-angiogenic therapeutic approach. By leveraging the unique properties of MSCs and the targeted delivery capabilities of viral vectors, this approach initiates the potential to revolutionize anti-angiogenic therapy, offering new possibilities for the treatment of angiogenesis-related diseases.
Kesan Transglutaminase kepada Ciri-Ciri Fizikokimia dan Aktiviti Biologi Hidrolisat Sarang Burung Walit
Authors: Koh Yun Shi , Ter Zhi Yin , Mohd Ariff Rafidah , Abd Rahman Nur Farhana , Chang Lee Sin , Babji Abdul Salam , Lim Seng Joe
Published: February 2024

Kajian terdahulu menunjukkan bahawa glikoprotein sarang burung walit boleh dihidrolisis dan dipulihkan sebagai hidrolisat sarang burung walit (SBWh) yang boleh dimakan dalam bentuk serbuk. Kajian ini adalah kerja sambungan daripada kajian terdahulu, yang mana pelbagai kepekatan enzim transglutaminase (TG) telah digunakan dalam pembentukan semula bentuk serbuk SBWh menggunakan acuan dan kesannya terhadap sifat fizikokimia dan bioaktiviti SBWh. Proses hidrolisis enzim menunjukkan bahawa sampel SBWh mempunyai hasil pulih lebih daripada 60% dan menunjukkan warna yang lebih terang daripada SBW mentah. Kelarutan SBWh dengan TG lebih rendah tetapi ia boleh dibentuk semula ke bentuk yang diingini. Corak spektrum FTIR untuk sampel SBWh juga menunjukkan bahawa ketulenan glikopeptida SBW yang tinggi telah diperoleh. Untuk aktiviti antioksidan, produk sampingan SBWh (SBWhcp) menunjukkan aktiviti penyingkiran radikal bebas DPPH yang lebih tinggi. Secara ringkasnya, penambahan TG kepada SBWh telah meningkatkan sifat fizikokimia dan bioaktiviti. Penemuan ini menghasilkan wawasan tentang aplikasi dan pembangunan produk EBN menggunakan EBNh dengan TG yang mempunyai bioaktiviti yang tinggi.
Properties for Certain Class of p- Valent Functions Related to Jackson’s Operator
Authors: Alharayzeh Ma’moun I. Y. , Darus Maslina , Alzyoud Faisal Y. , Al-zboon Habis S.
Published: February 2024

An inspiration from the fundamentals of (r,q) calculus to introduce an innovative subclass within the T(p) category of multivalent analytic functions, located within the confines of the open unit disk, is subjected to examination. The establishment of the subclass was achieved by employing Jackson's derivative operator to enhance the comprehension of these analytical functions. This article began by investigating and establishing adequate criteria that dictate the inclusion of functions within this recently introduced subclass. To achieve this, a comprehensive coefficient characterization to facilitate a deeper comprehension of the subclass's properties and behavior is derived. Further, various pertinent results that contribute to the broader understanding of the functions belonging to this subclass are explored. The findings and implications of these results are elucidated, underscoring the potential significance of this work in advancing the field of multivalent analytic functions and their applications. In conclusion, this paper broadens the scope of T(p) and sheds light on the distinct characteristics exhibited by the functions in this newly introduced subclass. This work sets the stage for further exploration and applications of (r,q) calculus and Jackson's derivative operator in the domain of multivalent analytic functions.
Digital Platforms as (Dis)Enablers of Urban Co-Production: Evidence From Bengaluru, India
Authors: Kylasam Iyer Deepa , Kuriakose Francis
Published: February 2024

This article examines how digital platforms focused on citizen engagement affect urban transformation based on multiple case studies from Bengaluru, India. The research question is: What type of initiatives and designs of digital citizen platforms enable co-production? Co-production is defined as the use of assets and resources between the public sector and citizens to produce better outcomes and improve the efficiency of urban services. The study uses qualitative and quantitative approaches. Evaluative metrics of citizen engagement in digital platforms are done at two levels: platform metrics and initiative metrics. Each platform is evaluated under several variables that indicate the type of ownership, period of operation, aims and types of initiatives, and impact and levels of engagement. Then, the digital platforms are mapped for the extent of digital co-production that matches the type of digital interaction with a form of citizen–government relationship. The findings indicate that the orientation of digital co-production, where it exists, seems to be around the dimensions of co-testing and co-evaluation rather than co-design and co-financing. Furthermore, the digital platforms under study primarily view citizens as users rather than collaborators, limiting the scope of digital co-production. The involvement of urban local governments and private partners in a single platform strengthens the degree of citizen engagement, including the scope for co-production. Finally, there is a strong offline counterpart to citizen engagement through digital platforms where true co-production exists.
Development of the typology of electoral groups of Ukraine on the basis of socio-psychological criteria
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, BEZRUKOVA Kateryna
Published: February 2024

Background. The development of new approaches to the study of the electorate in the inter-election period is a rather urgent scientific challenge. The hypothesis was tested that socio-psychological features of voters are among the indicators that distinguish supporters of some political subjects from others and can be the basis for assigning voters to certain electoral groups. The purpose of this study was to determine the main electoral groups represented in Ukrainian society on the example of the city of Kyiv and the Kyiv region and to identify their differences based on the analysis of socio-psychological characteristics of voters. Methods. The research uses methods of online survey of respondents using a panel of psychological methods for researching personal traits, values, needs, political and ideological self-determination, political participation and activity, national identity, paternalism of voters, as well as methods of mathematical data processing. Results. Based on a retrospective analysis of the electoral choice in the 2019 presidential elections of Ukraine, an analysis of trust in President V. Zelensky and the respondents' subjective assessment of the effectiveness of state authorities in domestic and foreign policy, it was possible to single out nine electoral groups in the electorate: convinced supporters of V. Zelensky, the newly arrived electorate of V. Zelensky, the negative supporters of V. Zelensky, the disillusioned electorate of V. Zelensky, the electorate of P. Poroshenko who has improved his attitude towards V. Zelensky, the electorate gravitating towards P. Poroshenko, convinced supporters of P. Poroshenko, newly arrived uncertain and scattered absentees. The features of each group are described according to socio-demographic and socio-psychological criteria. Conclusions. It is shown that electoral groups can be differentiated not only by socio-demographic features, but also by personal, value and other psychological characteristics. To confirm the effectiveness of the proposed model of differentiation of the electorate, it is considered appropriate to test the approach on a large representative sample through a nationwide survey.
Peningkatan stabilitas oksidatif minyak mata tuna dengan metode purifikasi dan penambahan natural astaxanthin (NAst)
Authors: Nurmaida Nurmaida , Ibrahim Bustami , Trilaksani Wini
Published: February 2024

Minyak ikan merupakan sumber nutrisi asam lemak tak jenuh ganda, khususnya eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 n-3) dan docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 n-3) yang bermanfaat bagi kesehatan manusia. Mata tuna mengandung DHA yang tinggi dan unggul, sehingga dapat diolah menjadi minyak mata tuna. Kekurangan minyak mata tuna adalah mudah mengalami kerusakan oksidatif. Astaxanthin sebagai pigmen karotenoid memiliki aktivitas antioksidan kuat dan menghambat peroksidasi lipid penyebab kerusakan oksidatif. Tujuan penelitian ini menentukan konsentrasi terbaik penambahan astaxanthin pada minyak mata tuna hasil permurnianPemurnian minyak mata tuna dilakukan melalui netralisasi dengan NaOH 16oBe, dilanjutkan dengan bleaching menggunakan magnesol 5%. Minyak mata tuna hasil pemurnian, dicampur dengan astaxanthin kulit udang pada konsentrasi berbeda, yaitu 0; 0,2: 0,4: dan 0,6%. Parameter yang dianalisis meliputi asam lemak bebas, bilangan peroksida, bilangan p-anisidin, dan total oksidasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa purifikasi dengan netralisasi NaOH 16oBe dan bleaching magnesol 5% memiliki nilai asam lemak bebas 0,33±0,08%, bilangan peroksida 4,12±0,82 meq/kg, p-Anisidin 2,83±0,22 meq/kg, dan total oksidasi 11,08±1,62 meq/kg. Astaxanthin memiliki nilai IC50 14,14 ppm. Perlakuan penambahan astaxanthin terbaik adalah konsentrasi 0,6% dengan nilai asam lemak bebas 1,03±0,05%, bilangan peroksida 8,08±0,14 meq/kg, bilangan p-Anisidin 9,12±0,02 meq/kg; dan total oksidasi 25,29±0,31 meq/kg terkecil selama 60 hari penyimpanan. Purifikasi dan penambahan natural astaxanthin mampu memperbaiki kualitas mutu dan stabilitas minyak mata tuna selama penyimpanan.
Pengaruh proses autoklaf dalam pembuatan bubuk udang windu (Penaeus monodon) dan puffing snack hipoalergenik
Authors: Wulan Nur Lili Nia , Palupi Nurheni Sri , Kusnandar Feri , Wulandari Nur
Published: February 2024

Udang merupakan hasil perairan yang termasuk jenis krustasea. Kandungan protein alergen, terutama tropomiosin menjadikan udang penyebab alergi pangan utama di antara krustasea. Udang dapat diolah menjadi produk intermediat berupa bubuk udang yang digunakan sebagai bahan tambahan pembuatan olahan siap santap untuk memberikan cita rasa khas udang. Komponen bahan pangan selama pengolahan dapat mengalami modifikasi yang berpotensi menyebabkan perubahan alergenisitas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh perlakuan waktu pemanasan dengan autoklaf terhadap komposisi kimia, protein terlarut, profil bobot molekul protein, pita protein alergen, tingkat alergenisitas, serta mengkaji aplikasi bubuk udang yang dihasilkan pada produk puffing snack hipoalergenik. Proses pembuatan bubuk udang dilakukan dengan pemanasan autoklaf selama 5, 10, 15 menit dan tanpa autoklaf, serta udang mentah sebagai kontrol. Bubuk udang terbaik diaplikasikan pada pembuatan puffing snack hipoalergenik. Pengujian sampel meliputi kadar protein terlarut metode Bradford, analisis bobot molekul elektroforesis SDS-PAGE, analisis pita protein alergen metode immunoblotting dan tingkat alergenisitas menggunakan ELISA-kit Crustacea. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variasi waktu autoklaf berpengaruh terhadap komposisi kimia, protein terlarut, bobot molekul protein, pita alergen, dan kadar alergenisitas bubuk udang yang dihasilkan. Bubuk udang terbaik dengan penurunan alergenisitas optimal adalah bubuk udang dengan waktu autoklaf selama 5 menit dengan kadar alergen, yaitu 7,84 (mg/g protein). Tingkat alergenisitas udang mentah menurun hingga 98% setelah diolah menjadi bubuk udang dengan perlakuan autoklaf. Puffing snack yang ditambahkan bubuk udang dengan perlakuan autoklaf 5 menit mengalami penurunan kadar alergen hingga 99%. Pembuatan bubuk udang dengan pemanasan autoklaf selama 5 menit dan aplikasinya pada puffing snack mampu menurunkan alergenisitasnya.
Enhancing Sustainable Palm Oil Production in West Kalimantan: Paradiplomacy and Solidaridad's Role in Achieving Environmental Goals
Authors: Asiraf Hafis , Haqqi Halifa , Widhiyoga Ganjar
Published: February 2024

The global palm oil industry, particularly in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, faces significant environmental scrutiny, with deforestation for oil palm plantations adversely impacting its reputation. This challenge is compounded by the European Union's regulations against products causing environmental harm, pressuring regional governments to safeguard the sustainability of local agriculture. This study examines the West Kalimantan government's collaboration with Solidaridad Indonesia, a renowned educational and cooperative agency, in transforming the local palm oil industry towards sustainability. Employing a qualitative methodology with a focus on secondary data, the research explores West Kalimantan's paradiplomatic initiatives in the global market through its partnership with Solidaridad. This collaboration is analyzed through the lenses of paradiplomacy and sustainable development goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that West Kalimantan's paradiplomacy has significantly enhanced the image of its palm oil commodities. Key strategies include educational programs for local farmers, promotion of certified palm oil standards, and alignment with SDGs. The study highlights the success of this collaborative approach in meeting the aspirations of West Kalimantan's government towards sustainable development, offering a model for other regions facing similar environmental challenges in the palm oil sector.
Psychological impact and development of autistic traits in children during the COVID 19 Pandemic: A study through Guardian
Authors: Iqbal Waseem , Hassan Mudassir , Mir Parveez Ahmed , Kaiser Syed
Published: February 2024

The COVID 19 pandemic has significantly affected people's lives worldwide. Although children may not experience severe physical symptoms of the disease, their psychological well-being can be greatly affected. The primary objective of this study was to examine the psychological impact of COVID-19 on children residing in the Kashmir valley in terms of evolution of autistic traits in them.

Cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 300 family members of children aged between 4 to 16-years. Data was collected through an online questionnaire using Google Forms and purposive sampling technique was used to assess autism. The sample for the study consisted of children in the 4 year to 16-year age group.

A self-designed validated questionnaire in Google Form was used to collect the information. Chidhood Autism Rating Scale-2 (CARS-2) was used in those with excessive mobile phone usage.

The results of the study revealed that only 3% of the children were infected with COVID-19. 7% of the sample reported that a close family member of a child was infected. Furthermore, 76% of the sample reported that they discussed COVID-19 with their children. In terms of behavioral changes, 54% of the sample noticed a change in their child's behaviour during the COVID pandemic. Additionally, 51% reported a change in their children's learning patterns, and 48% reported that their child had become possessive about new things since the pandemic. Furthermore, 35% of the sample reported a change in their child's sleeping cycle, 22.7% reported a loss of appetite, and 56% reported that their child imagined and talked about COVID-19 with others. It was also found that 80.3% of the sample had adhered to COVID-19 precautions. Only 4.3% reported negative thoughts expressed by their children since the pandemic, while 88% reported that their children were ready to discuss in future COVID-19. In the 4 to 6 year age group, out of 12 children with excessive mobile phone use, it was found that two were having symptoms consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Other common symptoms noticed in this age group were found to be clapping, single verbal sounds, inability to express needs, moderate abnormal listening response, echolalia and video dialoguing.

Most families reported that their children were possessive about new things and most of them were not sitting at one place for a long time. A large percentage of families reported that they found changes in the sleep pattern and duration of sleep was more than 9 hours. It was also found that screen time during COVID-19 increased among school-going children.
A case report of cutanenous metastasis in locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer
Authors: Grover Romi Kant , Sehar Poonam , Mittal Shubham , Garg Pardeep
Published: February 2024

Cutaneous metastasis from head and neck cancers are uncommon, accounting for less than 1% for distant metastasis in head and neck cancers. It can be single and discrete or it may present as multiple lesions at different anatomic sites. There is a correlation between the frequency of cutaneous metastasis and the type and prevalence of primary cancer. Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas are aggressive tumors with metastasis occurring in up to 15-20% cases. However, they rarely metastasize to skin and the reported incidence is about 0.8-1.3%. Very few cases of distant cutaneous head and neck SCC (HNSCC) metastases have been described and are usually multiple. Underreporting is likely in cases of simultaneous occurrence with lung, bone and brain metastases. Cutaneous distant metastases signify a poor prognosis and 1-year survival is 0%.
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of ovary in 16 years old postmenarchal patient-A rare case report
Authors: Grover Romi Kant , Kaur Sarbjot , Garg Pardeep , Singh Simrandeep , Mittal Shubham
Published: February 2024

Malignant epithelial ovarian tumor is a rare entity in children. Especially, mucinous ovarian cystadenocarcinoma is exceedingly rare in pediatric age group, only a limited number of cases are reported in this age group till date with less than 5 cases reported in adolescence age in the literature. We describe a case of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma in a sixteen-year old postmenarchal girl presenting with complaints of abdominal distension and irregular periods from last three months. Management of such cases is tricky as conservative approach involving sparing fertility of the patient is adopted. This case is presented for its rarity and unique presentation.
A transposição da produção científica sobre sustentabilidade ambiental na construção e telhados verdes com o Massive Open Online Course
Authors: Smaniotto Raphaela Kimie Hisamatsu , Tavares Sergio Fernando , Freitas Maria Do Carmo Duarte , Queiroz Fernanda Cristina Barbosa Pereira
Published: February 2024

A pesquisa apresenta a transposição da produção científica de um pesquisador e seus orientandos com o resgate da trajetória de aproximadamente 15 anos de investigação. Desenvolvida sob o método do Design Science Research que resultou na criação de dois Massive Open Online Courses - MOOCs “Noções sobre Sustentabilidade na Construção Civil” (MOOC1) e “Introdução aos Telhados Verdes” (MOOC2). A validação feita pelos especialistas atribuíram em média 95 pontos ao curso. Ambos os MOOCs foram divulgados nas redes sociais, sendo que o MOOC1 obteve 1099 e o MOOC2 com 1142 participantes, quanto a satisfação foi de 98,6% dos que concluíram os cursos. Os resultados valorizam e divulga o conhecimento sobre Telhados Verdes e Sustentabilidade desenvolvido pelos membros do grupo de pesquisa Informação e Sustentabilidade na Construção Civil - ISCC.
Implementación de tecnologías limpias desde el diseño resiliente: simulación de un módulo básico de vivienda social en Passo Fundo
Authors: Nieto-Barbosa Valentina , Cardoso Grace Tibério , Cubillos-González Rolando-Arturo
Published: February 2024

El cambio climático y la recurrencia de temperaturas extremas, representa un desafío para el diseño y la construcción de vivienda, desde una perspectiva de eficiencia energética y sostenibilidad, sobre todo en las ciudades latinoamericanas. En este sentido, el diseño resiliente, implica la adaptación de los proyectos para combatir los efectos del cambio climático sobre el confort y la salud de las personas. Del mismo modo, el uso de tecnologías limpias se convierte en una oportunidad para lograr proyectos más sostenibles y resilientes ante fenómenos como este. En este sentido, el objetivo del trabajo es implementar tecnologías aplicables en un módulo básico de vivienda social en Passo Fundo, a través de diferentes escenarios de cambio climático y así evaluar su potencial de resiliencia. Para ello, se utilizó una metodología mixta que se dividió en tres etapas: 1) Revisión sistemática de literatura, 2) proyección de datos climáticos para los años 2050, 2070 y 2100 y, 3) simulación del modelo con las características actuales de la vivienda social y simulación del modelo con las tecnologias limpias. Como parte de los resultados se encontró que, si bien el uso de estas tecnologias representa una mejora para el módulo básico, no necesariamente cumple en todos los casos con los estándares térmicos establecidos en escenarios futuros. Adicionalmente, se observó, que la inversión en I+D puede ser un mecanismo para promover la exploración y uso de estas tecnologias limpias en ciudades de América Latina. Sin embargo, es necesario evaluar otros factores como el económico y el social, para determinar completamente su potencial de resiliencia en esta ciudad.
Development of scale and model for evaluating the individual performance appraisals—Process in public management
Authors: Bezerra Leonardo Ferreira , Oriol Ettore de Carvalho , Brauer Marcus
Published: February 2024

The need for strategic alignment within HR management increased managers’ concern about individual behavior and how this behavior was related to the achievement of goals. In public management, effectively managing employees’ performance has been necessary since Weber’s bureaucratic administration. The individual performance appraisal is the right tool to assess employees’ competencies. Thus, we proposed the following research question: Which factors, as pointed out by theory, have the most significant influence on the individual performance appraisal process? The quantitative method was applied to answer this question, developing and testing a scale via EFA and a hypothetical model via SEM-CB. The results indicated a scale with 25 items able to access the main points of the IPA process and a hypothetical model with 7 constructs that indicate the influence on employee engagement. The main finding is the significant influence of feedback on the whole process. The main theoretical contribution was the construction of the MIPAS scale, and the practical contribution was to identify the points where managers should focus on improving the IPA process with their subordinates.
Integral Chatbot Solution for Efficient Incident Management and Emergency or Disaster Response: Optimizing Communication and Coordination
Authors: Peña-Cáceres Oscar , Tavara-Ramos Anthony , Correa-Calle Teofilo , More-More Manuel
Published: February 2024

Climate change, with its unstable and dynamic weather phenomena, has a significant impact on the city of Piura, Peru, making it particularly vulnerable to the El Niño phenomenon. The limited technological infrastructure for communication between local authorities and the community has resulted in decisions that are unacceptable to the population. In order to address this gap and improve coordination during emergency or disaster situations, it is proposed to develop a specialized chatbot that integrates with modern platforms such as WhatsApp, Manychat, and Google Sheets. The solution was evaluated through a questionnaire and an observation guide, addressed to 30 citizens of the districts of Piura, Castilla, and Catacaos, Peru. The degree of satisfaction on the part of the users was 26.38%. In terms of the criterion of clarity, it is 26.44%. While 22.73% said that they needed coherence and fluency in conversation, Lastly, 24.45% corresponded to the level of accuracy in forwarding information and queries. The results of the study highlight the effectiveness of this solution as a digital alternative that not only optimizes incident management but also provides efficient responses and motivates citizens to be prepared through the use of modern technologies.
The Influence of Environmental Noise on the Living and Working Conditions of the Population - Slovak Case Study
Authors: Tureková Ivana , Marková Iveta , Hyneková Hilda , Kóša Marek
Published: February 2024

Physical stressors like noise can have a significant impact on both the environment and the health of people who are exposed to it. In particular, the excessive noise produced by road traffic is a highly topical issue. The study aimed to investigate the traffic noise values on a busy road in the town of Turzovka. In addition to comparing the measured results with the limit values, we conducted a questionnaire survey with fifty residents. The questionnaire surveyed the attitudes of fifty town residents towards traffic noise concerning their quality of life and health. Subsequently, we compared the questionnaire survey results with the measured noise values at a measured site on a busy road in Turzovka. The respondents' answers from the questionnaire survey confirmed that 68% of the respondents felt the impact of noise exposure on their health, which corresponded with the results of the accurate measurements. According to the measurements, the critical time zones were from 5:00 to 6:00 and from 16:00 to 17:00. The final part of the thesis consists of the proposed measures, whose implementation can decrease the potential high noise exposure and thus reduce the health risks associated with the noise issue.
Effectiveness of Bilingual Project-Based Materials to Facilitate Literacy and Numeracy Teaching
Authors: Kyestiati Sumarno Wahyu , Riyantoko Prismahardi Aji , Shodikin Ali
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out how well bilingual project-based learning resources may improve the literacy and numeracy abilities of primary school students. Numerous researches conducted at many levels presented the effectiveness of the project-based approach. Yet, few of them address the potential benefits of incorporating it into the curriculum, focusing on both language proficiency and mathematical competence. This experimental study utilized a nonrandomized control group design involving two classes of 6-8-year-old students. A two-way ANOVA was used to evaluate the data from 39 students that were gathered through exams and paperwork. The results demonstrated that using bilingual project-based learning resources can be an alternate strategy for improving primary school students' literacy and numeracy skills.
Systematic Review of Web-Based Decision Support Systems for Clinical Applications: Enhancing Ontology with Unified Modeling Language and Ontology Web Language
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed Shihab , Layeb Safa Bhar
Published: February 2024

This article demonstrates an ontology-based technique that aids in envisioning the problem domain before software development, presenting an approach to assist decision-making for reliable and optimal healthcare administration. The proposed approach is designed for utilization by a Web-Based Decision Support System (WebDSS). The purpose of the study is to aid readers in comprehending how ontologies in healthcare management platforms can be modeled using UML and OWL. For the conceptualization and the design, service modelling and the semantics of the web language are crucial. We demonstrate the use of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and the Ontology Web Language (OWL) in the administration of healthcare operations and key elements of the model-base of healthcare administration systems. Highly educated systems with automated assistance will allow decision-makers to more effectively incorporate aspects of sustainability into their decisions. In order to generate semantic ontologies for medical management, the present study proposes an ontology creation technique and a Semantic Web framework called Protégé. Web-based technologies, decision trees, data mining, and computational algorithms are implemented by WebDSS to assess medical resources administration information in real-time. These methods are employed to develop a decision making framework for this study. Time series graphs, email reports, and webpages are used to display the test findings. When healthcare thresholds are surpassed, the system uses text messages as email reports to automatically deliver warnings. Our study's primary contribution is the creation of a useful tool that makes it easier for academics studying medical concerns to locate online sites with information.
Transforming Academic Research: A Business Model for Chemical-Computational Laboratory
Authors: Armijo-Silva Rafael A.
Published: February 2024

The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a transformative tool in business strategy, streamlining the creation of dynamic models for organizational success. In the evolving field of academic research, computational chemistry undergoes significant changes due to increased computational capabilities and algorithm refinement. Despite these advancements, the challenge remains in effectively translating computational insights into commercial outcomes. This study addresses the task of formulating a business model for a computational simulation research lab and integrating a strategic Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis. Also, to identify predominant trends within computational chemistry research articles through literature review and keyword frequency analysis. A nine-block business model for a computational chemistry research lab was crafted using the BMC template. SWOT analysis was applied to each block of the business model. Trends in computational chemistry appear to be in drug discovery, following material design. Business model designing, meticulous market analysis like literature review trends, and strategic planning doing SWOT analysis are essential pillars supporting the successful execution of research projects.
Application of the Innovative System for е-Health Care and Prevention by the Evaluation and Analysis of ECG Signals
Authors: Manukova Aneliya
Published: February 2024

The study presents a developed and implemented innovative system for electronic health care and prevention, using a complex assessment of momentary disturbances in the electrocardiographic signals, and through reasonable modeling and quantitative digital analyzes to diagnose people after physical, emotional or rehabilitation stress. The priorities of e-health and its main structures are discussed, as well as an analysis of the systemic characteristics of e-health and services. Adapted methods for the evaluation of electrocardiographic signals are proposed, which are statistically studied and applicable in practice for prevention. The developed innovative system for electronic health care and prevention through the analysis of electrocardiographic signals provides quantitative and qualitative assessments of the current state of the heart system in prevention for the purpose of health safety during exercise and training. The electronic health system has been implemented at the University of Ruse in the training of midwives, nurses and electronics engineers.
KurdSet Handwritten Digits Recognition Based on Different Convolutional Neural Networks Models
Authors: Hasen Ali Sardar , Abdulrazzaq Maiwan Bahjat
Published: February 2024

Recognition of handwritten digits has garnered significant interest among researchers in the domain of recognizing pattern. This interest stems from the recognition's relevance in various real-life applications, including reading financial checks and official documents, which has remained a persistent obstacle. To address this challenge, researchers have developed numerous algorithms focusing on recognizing handwritten digits across different human languages. This paper presents a new Kurdish Handwritten dataset, consisting of Kurdish characters, digits, texts, and symbols. The dataset consists of 1560 participants, encompassing a broad and varied group. It serves as the primary dataset for training and evaluating algorithms in Kurdish digit recognition. We used Kurdish dataset named (KurdSet) and Arabic dataset for handwritten recognition, which holds 70,000 images of Arabic digits that were written by 700 various participants. Additionally, various models are utilized in the study, including ResNet50, DenseNet121, MobileNet, and a custom CNN (convolutional neural network). Additionally, the models' effectiveness was assessed through the examination of test accuracy, which measures the percentage of correctly classified digits in the evaluation phase. ResNet50 also performs exceptionally well that achieved test accuracy 99.67%, indicating its All models exhibit good performance, DenseNet121 and the Custom CNN Model demonstrate the highest test accuracy of 99.73%, highlighting their superior performance. capabilities in capturing relevant features. Despite its accuracy, MobileNet still exhibits good recognition capability with a test accuracy 99.54%.
Compressive Strength of 3D Fabricated Parts: Experimental and Numerical Studies
Authors: Djokikj Jelena , Avramov Nikola , Nestorovski Blagoja , Hristova Elena
Published: February 2024

Additively manufactured (AM) parts have mechanical properties that differ from the ones of the traditionally manufactured parts. The difference in the mechanical properties is due to the AM’s specific working manner of adding the material in layers. By consulting the available literature on this matter, it is concluded that most of the research papers are concerning the tensile strength of the parts leaving only a small number of papers dealing with the compressive strength of the parts. The aim of the paper is to make contribution in this particular research area. As an AM process we are using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) process and polylactic acid (PLA) material. The study also explores the influence of the infill pattern on the compressive stress of the parts. Samples are designed and tested according to the ISO 604 standard. Three samples size 25x25x25 mm were tested on SHIMADZU AG-X 250 kN for the experimental study and in LS-Dyna and HypeMesh for the numerical study. Results showed correlation between the results in the experimental and numerical study. Lowest values for the compressive strength were achieved by the concentric infill samples. This is one addition in the studies correlating the process parameters to the mechanical properties. These types of studies are valuable input in the design process and material selection process for a particular application.