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A Narrative Analysis of “Angel Has Fallen” Movie
Authors: Dayana Yuliana Fatima , Fatoni Ana Utami , Adijaya Nuryansyah , Istiara Febriyantina , Zain M. Yanuardi
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study is to examine the struggle of a secret service agent to clear his name of an alleged assassination he did not commit, as visualized in the movie Angel Has Fallen, using Vladimir Propp’s theory, particularly the seven spheres of action and thirty-one narrative functions. To conduct this research, the writer employed a qualitative method. During the analysis process, the writer classified the characters into the seven spheres of action and identified the sequence of events based on the thirty-one narrative functions. The results of this research revealed five spheres of action: villain, donor, helper, hero, and false hero. Additionally, ten narrative functions were identified in the movie Angel Has Fallen, including departure, pursuit, the first function of the donor, unfounded claims, beginning counteraction, villainy, guidance, struggle, victory, and exposure. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of how narrative structures and character roles are used to convey themes of redemption and justice in action movies. The application of Propp’s theory provides a framework for analyzing the narrative complexities of modern films. This research could serve as a reference for future studies exploring the narrative structures of action or thriller genres and could also be useful for filmmakers aiming to craft compelling and structured narratives
Novel Fullerene-Based Dyes for Solar Cells Applications: Insights from Density Functional Theory and Time Dependent Density Functional Theory Investigations
Authors: Muhammad Ismail , Ibrahim Hamisu , Sallau Muhammad S. , Garba Zaharaddeen N. , Ela Şule Erten
Published: February 2025

Fullerene-based organic dyes hold significant promise for advancingsolar cell technologies due to their exceptional optoelectronic properties. This study investigates two novel fullerene-based dyes, Fullerene Dye 1 and Fullerene Dye 2 (FD1 and FD2), using Density Functional Theory (DFT)and Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory(TD-DFT)to evaluate their potential for solar cell applications. The electronic properties, including the Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO), Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO), and HOMO-LUMO (H-L) energy gaps, were analyzed using the B3LYP functional with a 6-31G basis set, incorporating solvation effects with dichloromethane (DCM) in the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM). FD1 exhibited a HOMO of -5.123 eV, a LUMO of -3.458 eV, and an H-L gap of 1.665 eV, while FD2 showed a slightly larger gap of 1.807 eV with a HOMO of -5.261 eV and a LUMO of -3.454 eV. Time-dependent DFT analysis revealed maximum absorption wavelengths (𝜆max) of 997.10 nm and 995.16 nm for FD1 and FD2, respectively, with corresponding oscillator strengths of 0.0075 and 0.0048. The light-harvesting efficiencies, LHEs of FD1 and FD2 were 0.018 and 0.012, respectively. Both dyes demonstrated favorable reorganization energy, 𝜆=0.15eV, driving force for charge injection, Δ𝐺inj= 0.542eV for FD1 and 0.546 eV for FD2, and low driving force for charge recombination (Δ𝐺CR), indicating strong potential for efficient charge separation. These findings provide valuable insights into the electronic, optical, and charge transfer properties of fullerene-based dyes, with FD1 exhibiting a more balanced performance. The study highlights the potential of these dyes for enhancing the efficiencies of organic, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and provides a foundation for future experimental validation and optimization.
Ciencias, arte y comunidad: Un enfoque multidisciplinario: Plantas medicinales en Viesca, Coahuila
Authors: Aguillón Gutiérrez David Ramiro , Aguirre Joya Jorge Alejandro , Barredo García Talía , Castillo Silva Laila , Espinoza Ruiz Alma Leticia , González Machado Adriana Carolina , Hernández Jeisel , Mercado Becerril Susana Lizeth , Pérez-Gavilán Ávila Ana Isabel , Ramírez Guzmán Karen Nathiely , Ramírez Moreno Agustina , Rodríguez Gónzalez Josefina Guadalupe , Torres León Cristian
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este proyecto fue la realización de trabajos multi- e interdisciplinarios enfocados en las plantas medicinales y en la recopilación y documentación del conocimiento y saberes en la región de Viesca, Coahuila. Esta investigación fue desarrollada por el Centro de Investigación y Jardín Etnobiológico (CIJE) y el Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Interdisciplinarios (CEII) de la Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC).
Para ello se unió la ciencia, el arte y la comunidad, donde investigadores y artistas realizaron trabajo en equipo para la investigación y la creación de las obras de arte, así como la elaboración de talleres en los cuales se trabajó con la comunidad dando capacitación para la elaboración de productos de interés de la comunidad, a partir de las plantas medicinales de su región.
Este estudio fue llevado a cabo en el Centro de Investigación y Jardín Etnobiológico ubicado en la localidad de Viesca, Coahuila, y contó con la participación de las comunidades de Viesca y de los ejidos Boquillas del Refugio, Cuatro de Marzo y San Isidro de Parras de la Fuente en el estado de Coahuila. Este libro hace parte de las actividades de colaboración entre los cuerpos académicos de “Cultura visual” (CEII-UAdeC) y de “Agrobiotecnología” (CIJE-UAdeC).
Correlates of Hepatitis B And C Viral Infections Among Pregnant Women in Obio Cottage Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: A. F. Koate, , J. F. Eniojukan,
Published: February 2025

Globally, vertical transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses causes fetal effects on the neonate, leading to impaired mental and physical health later in life. It leads to an increase in mortality, morbidity, economic wastage, and other health complications. The study aims to identify the correlates of hepatitis B and C virus among pregnant women receiving antenatal care. These include the determination of the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses,knowledge, and attitude regarding HBV and HCV infections. A descriptive survey design was used and the research was conducted at Obio Cottage Hospital in Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State, Nigeria between 1st February 2022 and 30th July 2022. Qualified medical laboratory personnel collected venous blood samples from participants and processed them for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies using ELISA kits. Descriptive and inferential analyses, utilizing SPSS v.27, Excel, and GraphPad Prism, were conducted on the data collected. There were low seroprevalence rates of hepatitis B (1.41%) and C (0.31%); low level of knowledge (49.76%±14.207%) and positive attitude (45.76%±9.71%) towards hepatitis B and C, Significant inverse relationships were noted between attitude and prevalence of both viruses (p=0.0407 for hepatitis B, p=0.0489 for hepatitis C). Increased knowledge and positive attitude were significantly associated with lower prevalence rates (p<0.0001, OR=99.000 for hepatitis B, OR=84.333 for hepatitis C). There was a low seroprevalence among the respondents with a low level of knowledge but a positive attitude towards Hepatitis B and C. Enhanced Screening Programs, Antenatal Counseling, and Integration of Services are recommended.
The notes on the special tube surfaces generated by normal curves in e4 2
Authors: Almaz Fatma , Kulahci Mihriban Alyamac
Published: February 2025

In this work, the special tube surfaces generated by normal curves with Frenet frame in Pseudo-Euclidean space E42 are examined and some certain results of describing the surface characterizations on the surfaces are presented in detail. Moreover, using the Gaussian curvatures and mean curvatures of tube surfaces with normal curves generated by Frenet frame in E42, the conditions being Weingarten surface and HK-quadric surface, minimal surface, flat, ... etc are examined in detail.
The sequences of Fibonacci and Lucas for quadratic fields
Authors: Lam-Estrada Pablo , Maldonado-Ramirez Myrian Rosalia , Lopez-Bonilla Jose Luis , Jarquin Zarate Fausto , Rajendra R. , Polaepalli Siva Kota Reddy
Published: February 2025

We construct the sequences of Fibonacci and Lucas in any quadratic
field $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{d}\,)$ with $d>0$ square free, noting that
the general properties remain valid as those given by the classical sequences of Fibonacci and Lucas for the case $d = 5$, under the respective variants. For this construction, we use the fundamental unit of $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{d}\,)$ and then we observe the generalizations for any unit of $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{d}\,)$. Under certain conditions some of these constructions correspond to $k$-Fibonacci sequence for some $k\in \mathbb{N}$. Further, for both sequences, we obtain the generating function, Golden ratio, Binet's formula and some identities that they keep.
Existence results for a -Hilfer-type fractional Langevin differential inclusion
Authors: Lmou Hamid , Hilal Kahalid , Kajouni Ahmed
Published: February 2025

In this paper we deals with the existence of solution for a new kind of Langevin inclusion involving -Hilfer fractional derivative. The suggested study is based on some basic definitions of fractional calculus and multivalued analysis. The existence result is obtained by making use of the nonlinear alternative of Leray-Schauder type. In the end, we are giving an example to illustrate our results.
Fractional revival on integral mixed circulant graphs
Authors: Soni Rachana , Choudhary Neelam , Singh Navneet Pratap
Published: February 2025

Fractional revival on graphs can be utilized to transfer quantum information between set of distinct nodes in a quantum spin network. In this work, we prove existence of fractional revival on integral mixed circulant graphs. Spectral characterization and number-theoretic condition for integral mixed circulant graphs is proposed, to possess fractional revival between two distinct nodes, we also present examples in support of the theorem.
Anti-urolithiatic effect of Ethanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam) against chemicals induced Renal calculi in rats
Authors: Shinde S.K. , Chaware V.J. , Redasani V.K.
Published: February 2025

Objective: The purpose of research was to establish whether an ethanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam) helps to protect rats against chemically induced urolithiasis. Materials and methods: Ethylene glycol-induced urolithiasis: For 28 days, an oral dose of 0.75% v/v ethylene glycol was given to induce urolithiasis. The animals were split up into six groups, each with six animals. For 28 days, Group I animals were administered with distilled water. For a period of 28 days, drinking water containing 0.75% v/v ethylene glycol was given to all groups except group I. Group III animals (standard group) were given 500mg/kg of Cystone from the 15th to the 28th day, Group IV, V, and VI were given oral doses of 50, 100, and 200mg/kg of Bryophyllum pinnatum. Urolithiasis produced by sodium oxalate: In this model, the animals were split into six groups, each consisting of six animals. Group I animals (control group) were administered with distilled water. Group II was given sodium oxalate (70mg/kg i.p.) as a lithiatic control. Group III animals were administered with 500mg/kg of the standard drug Cystone. Groups IV, V, and VI animals were administered Bryophyyum pinnatum orally at a dosage of 50, 100, and 200mg/kg. Result: The outcome showed that, in comparison to lithiatic control rats, the ethanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum significantly decreased the concentrations of calcium, uric acid, magnesium, urea and creatinine in blood serum as well as oxalate, calcium, uric acid, magnesium, urea and creatinine in urine. Conclusion: By inhibiting kidney crystal deposition, the ethanolic extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum (lam) exhibits favorable action against urolithiasis.
A Review on Antibiotic Resistance: Alarm Bells are Ringing
Authors: Nikam Unnati Sahebrao , Nawale Sejal Navnath
Published: February 2025

The “wonder drugs” for fighting bacteria are antibiotics. Numerous antibiotic strains have been employed for many years not only as preventative measures but also as treatments in veterinary medicine and other fields including agriculture. There’s been uncertainty, since Common antibiotics have been rendered ineffective by microorganisms, and the host is oblivious to this development. By reviewing the literature, this review seeks to understand the causes, progression, and present-day aspects of antibiotic resistance as well as its regulatory framework and associated difficulties. Antibiotic resistance is growing at a startling rate, as we discovered. an expanding list Many diseases, including as gonorrhea, pneumonia, and tuberculosis, are getting tougher and occasionally impossible to treat while drugs are become less effective. The level of antibiotic intake and antibiotic-resistant illnesses are correlated. The majority of the resistance in microorganisms is caused by the non-medical usage of antibiotics. The range of antibiotics available to treat hard-to-treat, multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, whether they are new or emergent, is limited, leading to significant mortality and morbidity data report. In order to decrease antibiotic resistance, this review paper restates the best practices for using antimicrobial medications in both human and animal health. Research from the literature indicates that there is still a dearth of information about antibiotic resistance in the general public. Thus, it is crucial to educate the public and patients in order to combat the combat against antimicrobial resistance.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Awareness Programme on Rabies and Management of Dog Bite among students of selected high school in Kottayam District, Kerala
Authors: Joseena Sr. , Jacob Jain , Paul Aleena , Vijayan Amrutha , A Ankitha , Reeni Ansu Maria , Shaji Jismi K , Thomas Teena
Published: February 2025

Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through bite of a rabid animal. It causes thousands of death every year mainly in Asia and Africa, 40% of whom are children under 15 years of age. Dogs are the main source of human rabies death contributing up to 99% of all rabies transmission to humans. A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching awareness programme on rabies and management of dog bite among students of selected High School in Kottayam District, Kerala, was conducted by III year B.sc nursing students, group I for the partial fulfilment of requirement of bachelor of science in nursing, during 2022-2023.The study was conducted with the aim to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding rabies and management of dog bite. Quantitative research approach was adopted. The study was conducted in a selected school in Kottayam district. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 36 samples. Standardized tool was used for data collection. Data collection was done in the month of June 2023. The data were collected, analyzed and interpreted in accordance with objectives using descriptive and inferential statistics. Pre-test knowledge level of students regarding rabies and management of dog bite. Among 36 samples 38.9% were poor, 61.1% were average none of them are good. Post test conducted after structured teaching programme and it is showed 2.8% were poor, 33.3% were average, 63.9% were good. The result shown that post test mean percentage was 75% which is higher than mean pre-test knowledge 39.6%. Planned teaching programme was found effective as the paired t There is no association between demographic variables and knowledge regarding rabies and management of dog bite except previous information about rabies vaccine.
Empowerment of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence of the Middle Aged in Coping Mid-Life Transitions to promote active aging
Authors: Thundiparampil Smitha J
Published: February 2025

Cost effective empowerment based on culture oriented to improve the emotional and spiritual intelligence in coping midlife transition is one of the best methods to adopt to prepare the middle aged into a successful or positive aging. The findings discussed in this study were original and no such studies had attempted in the selected variables. The findings enable the nursing policy makers, nurse educators and nurse practitioners to take a prompt decision to maintain the emotional and spiritual intelligence of the middle aged. The aim of this study is to maintain the psychological resiliency by the middle aged during their midlife transition with a view to prepare them to lead an active aging. The Objectives of the study: 1. Describe the emotional intelligence, the spiritual intelligence and the coping status of the middle aged on midlife transition. 2. Determine the relationship between the emotional intelligence and the coping status of the middle aged and their association with the selected demographic variables during midlife transition. 3. Determine the relationship between the spiritual intelligence and the coping status of the middle aged and their association with the selected demographic variables during midlife transition. 4. Administer an empowerment program on emotional and spiritual intelligence in coping up the midlife transition. 5. Determine the impact of empowerment of emotional and spiritual intelligence with the coping status of the middle aged with their midlife transition. The data was collected from 500 Middle aged people whose children were studying in the private college of Kannur Taluk by using convenient sampling technique. Quasi experimental study design was used in this study. The majority of the sample were unemployed married female living in the nuclear families with no complaints on health issues and they supported by their parents and siblings. They had middle level of Emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and coping ability and the empowerment program made significant changes in their Emotional intelligence and the coping ability. If they were empowering for a long-term run, they will be resilient in coping their mid-life transition stresses and they can lead an active and positive aging.
Effect of Ice Pack Application on Pain Intensity among women in the Active Phase of Labor in BPKIHS
Authors: Thakur R , Shrestha M , Pokharel N , Rai G , Rijal DP
Published: February 2025

Background: Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage. Most of the women wouldn’t attempt for normal delivery as labor pain is one of the most severe pain. So, midwives should use the pain relief model in which women are given various pain-relieving options. Objective: To assess the effect of ice pack application on pain intensity among women in the active phase of labor. Methodology: An experimental study was conducted at Labor room of BPKIHS, Dharan including 50 primiparous women selected by consecutive sampling technique who had completed 37weeks of gestation in the age group between 20 to 35years. Simple randomization was done with 25 samples in each group. Women in experimental group received ice pack application covered with single layer of cotton cloth on the sacrum for 10mins in every 30minutes interval for 1hour or until delivery. Data was collected via self-report using Numeric pain scale. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA) were used to analyze data. Result: The mean age of the respondents was 22.84±2.897 in the experimental group and 24.96±4.550 in the control group. There was a significant difference between pain intensity in both the groups 1hour and 2hours after intervention at p-value 0.013, 0.045 respectively. There was no significant difference between pain intensity in both the groups before intervention, immediately and 30mins after intervention at p-value 0.614, 0.236, 0.630 respectively. Conclusion: The findings of the study showed the effectiveness of ice pack application in reducing pain during active stage of labor.
Mental Health Issues, Parenting Challenges and Evidence on the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions for parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Promote their Well-Being and Quality of Life: A Review
Authors: Laila Nisha , Bisawa Tripti
Published: February 2025

Parents and caregivers of autistic children face various challenges and hardships and the majority of them reported high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in parenting their kids. Current evidence shows the benefits of mindfulness strategies for parents of autistic children to reduce their psychological distress and enhance their well-being and quality of life. This review highlighted the findings from various studies related to the parenting challenges and mental health issues of parents of children and adolescents with ASD and evidence on the effectiveness of Mindfulness Interventions for these parents. This review included various aspects of challenges and mental health issues faced by parents of children with ASD and the current evidence on Mindfulness Interventions to reduce their psychological distress to promote psychological well-being, and quality of life and enhance mindful parenting in the context. Research evidence from various studies has given the importance of mindfulness for parents of children and adolescents to improve their psychological well-being and quality of life and reduce psychological distress in these parents. These techniques could enhance their resilience, self-efficacy, and self-compassion for parenting their kids. From this review, it can be concluded that MBIs are well-established stress reduction techniques and are effective in parents for their well-being. MBIs are promising techniques for Indian parents in providing compassionate, non-judgmental awareness of their child's condition empowering them with positive attitudes and overcoming their parenting challenges associated with having a child with a disability
Reproductive Health Professionals’ Position in Iran
Authors: Rad Mahsa Khoshnam , Khosravi Shahla
Published: February 2025

The professional role usually refers to a set of formal and informal expectations associated with a given position. Today, the professional roles in health professions are developing and changing to achieving more suitable and useable health services provision. Health professionals could perform better functions if they are well-trained and employed in the appropriate role and position (king, 2015). There are few studies about the professional role and position of midwives with higher education levels (Massimi et al., 2017; Shimpuku, 2021). Midwives are key to delivering reproductive health care and are crucial in addressing the health challenges women face in the country (Nyathi, 2020). Advanced academic programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in Iran have made midwifery education more structured in recent years. Graduates of reproductive health have a midwifery background and have completed a doctoral program.
Peritoneal abscess caused by duodenal perforation from a gastrointestinal foreign body (The Forgotten Spoon): A case report
Authors:   Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Vietnam., Thanh Phuoc Bui
Published: February 2025

Foreign body ingestion is a common incidence in Vietnam. Small objects usually pass through the entire gastrointestinal tract and are excreted spontaneously without complications. However, larger or sharp objects can lead to severe consequences, such as bowel obstruction
О ПРОИСХОЖДЕНИИ УЗБЕКСКИХ НАРОДНЫХ ПОСЛОВИЦ
Authors: Рaхмaтoв Й.Г.
Published: February 2025

Пословицы в полной мере отражают духовный мир, мировоззрение, национальную историю, образ жизни и культуру конкретного народа. Народные пословицы появляются не за один день, народ быстро понимает и усваивает поучительные предложения, отвечающие вкусу народа и имеющие непосредственное отношение к жизни народа. Дидактическая мысль важна, поэтому содержание народных пословиц постоянно обогащается. Существуют определенные причины своеобразного формирования и появления народных пословиц. Пословицы всех народов формируются на основе общих фольклорных правил, обогащается содержание словарного запаса. Также они создаются на основе религиозных верований, влияния письменных литературных произведений, а также на основе пословиц, перенятых от языка близких народностей и произведений, переведенных с других языков. В данной статье говорится о факторах формирования узбекских народных пословиц, их развитии и совершенствовании.

Proverbs fully reflect the spiritual world, worldview, national history, way of life, and culture of a particular people. Folk proverbs do not appear in one day; people quickly understand and assimilate instructive sentences that meet preferences of the people and are directly related to the life of the people. Didactic thought is important for the people therefore the content of folk proverbs is constantly enriched. There are certain reasons for the peculiar formation and appearance of folk proverbs. Proverbs of all peoples are formed on the basis of common folklore rules; the vocabulary is enriched. They are also created on the basis of religious beliefs, influence of written literary works, as well as on the basis of proverbs adopted from the languages of neighboring peoples and works translated from other languages. This article talks about the factors of formation of Uzbek folk proverbs, their development and improvement.
Pregnancy rate after estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination in Mediterranean buffaloes in two seasons in Venezuela
Authors: Chacón Miguel , Morán Néstor , Cárdenas Iván , Perea Mariana S. , Perea Fernando P. , De Ondiz Aitor
Published: February 2025

A retrospective study (2016-2018) was conducted in a commercial farm from Zulia state, Venezuela, to analyze the effectiveness of ovulation synchronization followed by fixed-time artificial insemination (TAI) at two seasons of the year: 1) May-September [unfavorable (U), n=386] 2) October-December [favorable (F), n=308]. A total of 694 ovulation synchronization protocols were applied in 190 heifers- and 504 cow-buffalos. In season U, an intravaginal device (IVD) was used for 9 days (day 0: IVD + 2 mg estradiol benzoate; day 9: 200-230 IU eCG; day 11: 1 mg GnRH) and TAI at 64-66 hours post IVD removal. Ovsynch (IATF 16 to 18 hours after the second GnRH injection) or IVD protocols were used in season F. Calving to synchronization interval was 102.2 ± 51.8 and 126.0 ± 74.8 days for seasons U and F, respectively. Data were analyzed by the Chi-square test of SAS. Pregnancy rate (pregnant buffaloes divided by inseminated buffaloes after ovulation synchronization × 100) did not vary between seasons: 43% (166/386) and 45.8% (141/308) for U and F, respectively (p>0.05). In season U, buffalo heifers had a pregnancy rate of 50.8% (62/122) and buffalo cows 39.9% (104/264) (p<0.05). In season F, the pregnancy rate was similar between groups: 44.1% (30/68) and 46.2% (111/240) for heifers and buffalo cows, respectively (p>0.05). In this tropical buffalo herd, the pregnancy rate after IATF was comparable between seasons; however, in the unfavorable season, buffalo heifers were more fertile than buffalo cows.
Month and lunar cycle at calving influence and reproductive performance of a tropical buffalo herd
Authors: Aranguren-Méndez José Atilio , Román-Bravo Rafael , Briceño-Rojas Ricardo A. , Briceño-Rojas Mauricio G. , Núñez-Guerrero Eliani K. , Perea Fernando P.
Published: February 2025

A retrospective study (2000-2022) was conducted in a commercial buffalo farm in Mérida State, Venezuela, to assess the effect of month and lunar cycle at calving on some reproductive variables. According to the percentage of moonlight, the lunar cycle (29.52 days) was divided into 30 periods (0.98 days each). The intervals calving-estrus and calving-conception and the number of services/conception were analyzed by the general linear model. The conception rate at first service and calving frequency were analyzed by the Chi-square test (n=3510). The month of parturition did not affect the calving-estrus interval (p=0.1438), which varied between 93.3 (January) and 112.5 days (February). An effect of month of parturition was observed in the calving- conception interval (p=0.0006), with the greatest value in February (170.4 ± 11.3 days) and lowest values in January (137.7 ± 6.3 days), July (138.9 ± 7.3 days) and August (136.1 ± 5.4); however, no differences were found in the services/conception (p=0.4692) (1.41 in July and August, and 1.49 in June) and first service conception rate (p=0.8504) (∼63% in May and June, and 68% in January). The distribution of calving varied significantly along the year (p<0.0001); the lowest frequency of calving occurred between February and July (range 6.7 to 7.2%), and the greatest took place between August and January (9.6 to 10.9%). There was no effect of the lunar cycle at parturition on the calving-estrus interval (p=0.3837). However, there was an effect on the calving-conception interval (p=0.0021), which was more significant around the new moon (154.9 ± 4.5 days) than around the full moon (141.9 ± 4.0 days) and most of the waning period (138.0 ± 4.3 days). No effect of the lunar cycle was observed on services/conception (p=0.8196) or first service conception rate (p=0.8539). As has been observed in other species (cattle, swine, and guinea pigs), the frequency of calving was significantly greater (p=0.0026) ∼2 days around the new moon (17.5%) and full moon (14.6%) than in the remaining 26 periods of the moon cycle (67.9%). This study showed a significant effect of month and lunar cycle at calving on calving-conception interval and calving frequency in a tropical buffalo population.
Correlation of Equilibrium Radionuclide Ventriculography Scan with Two-Dimensional Transthoracic Echocardiography for Early Evaluation of the Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction after Anthracycline Treatment in Patients with Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Authors:   Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Mohsen Sfandbod , Naderi Mina ,   Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Abbasi Mehrshad ,   Department of Nuclear Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Etekhari Mohammad Reza ,   Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Abtahi Hamidreza ,   Thoracic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Houjaghan Amirmasoud Kazemzadeh ,   Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Early diagnosis of cardiac toxicity caused by chemotherapy drugs in acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) patients can prevent the occurrence of heart failure. Equilibrium radionuclide ventriculography (ERNV) has the advantage of a precise evaluation, while two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2D-TTE) is more widely available. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation of the relevant cardiac toxicity parameters for patients diagnosed with ALL using both of these techniques.
Material and methods: Between January 2022 and May 2024, patients with ALL were prospectively evaluated in the hematology department of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran. 2D-TTE and ERNV were performed before and after two cycles of HYPER-CVAD chemotherapy. Patients with cardiac disease, cardiovascular risk or previous anticancer treatment were excluded.
Results: Forty-four patients with ALL were included: 24 (54.5%) males and 20 (45.5%) females. The majority of patients (56.8%) were between 20 and 40 years old and had no history of cardiac disease or malignancies. Baseline left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) volumes were correlated on 2D-TTE and ERNV (r=0.5; P=0.001). Eleven patients were evaluated after therapy. LVEF values were similar (54.9±8.1 vs. 54.3±4.6; P=0.552) but without a linear correlation (r= 0.3; p=0.409). Only two cardiac parameters were significantly changed after chemotherapy: the pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) on 2D-TTE (24.3±5.5 vs 22.2±5.2; p=0.02) and the time peak filling rate (TTPFR) on ERNV (138.3±39.8 vs 170±52.9 milliseconds; p=0.004).
Conclusion: Cardiac function impairment parameters on ERNV and 2D-TTE were similar before and after a cumulative dose of daunorubicin of 100 mg/m2. Before therapy, there was also a linear correlation between values. PAP decreased and TTPFR increased after chemotherapy.
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Use of Boswellia Serrata for Cerebral Radiation Necrosis – a Case Report
Authors:   Institute of Oncology “Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Ioschici Mălina , Nagy Elena ,   OncoHelp Oncology Center, Timisoara, Romania, Hopirtean Claudiu ,   Department of Radiation Oncology, RTC Amethyst, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: February 2025

Radiation necrosis is a dose-limiting side effect of radiation therapy for brain lesions. Several treatment options are available. However, they offer limited symptomatic relief and have important side effects. Boswellia serrata extract shows promising results in reducing the associated cerebral edema and neurological symptoms.
We present the case of a 44-year-old male, diagnosed with an unspecified glioma, who received surgery, followed by concurrent Temozolomide and radiation therapy on the tumor bed (60 Gy/30 fr), followed by adjuvant Temozolomide (6 cycles). Two years later, the patient became symptomatic again and an MRI confirmed two recurrent lesions, that were treated with fSRS and 6 cycles of Temozolomide. Two months later, the patient developed headaches and balance impairment and was diagnosed by MRI spectroscopy with radiation necrosis. He started treatment with corticosteroids, which he inconsistently used due to side effects. After three months he was advised to add Bevacizumab, Hyperbaric Oxygen, and Boswellia serrata. At 2 months he showed impressive symptomatic benefit, concurrent with improvement on MRI imaging, despite the suboptimal use of corticosteroids and hyperbaric oxygen.
Afterlives, Remains, and Traces: Theorizing Presence
Authors: Otero Solimar , Wirtz Kristina
Published: February 2025

The concept of presence in Black Atlantic and African diasporic spiritual practices refers to a continuum of relations between human and nonhuman actors and between the living and the dead. This article explores aesthetic and ritual practices that work with material traces as modalities for cultivating relationships with the dead, including transfigurations that locate and activate spiritual energies in alliances with the living. Working across two cases inspired by west central African traditions, and in dialogue with Glissant’s concept of the Trace, this article presents a sociohistorically situated, semiotic approach to onto-political processes of presenting and absenting. The article argues that engaging with presence is vital to understanding practices that make necropolitical violence visible in order to demand recognition of the dead and the living consigned to social death. Thinking about presence enables the examination of ontological and political questions of awareness, recognition, connection, and even obligation.
Effect of Al2O3 Passivation on Structured Si/PEDOT:PSS Hybrid Solar Cell
Authors: Alghanmi Sameer , Alshammari Khalid
Published: February 2025

Recently, silicon/organic heterojunction solar cells (HSCs) attain great attention because of its attractive characteristics such as rationally high efficiency, low cost, and simple device fabrication technique. However, inferior junction conformity between structured Si and PEDOT: PSS still remains a great challenge. Here, a superior, conformal, and uniform Al2O3 thin layer is deposited on structured pyramid n-Si wafer to enhance the front junction conformity using atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique. The deposited Al2O3 thin layer provides better wettability of PEDOT:PSS compared to native oxide, which minimizes pores, and pin-hole density usually occurs in spin-coating process. Additionally, Al2O3 thin layer acts as an electron-blocking and hole-transporting layer, resulting in an effective charge separation as well as transport, which boosts the power conversion efficiency. The interface-modified device demonstrates a high open-circuit voltage of 0.612 V as well as a fill factor of 70.7%, leading to a stable efficiency of 14.3% for structural n-Si/PEDOT: PSS HSCs.
Friction Stir Welding in Aircraft Structures: Current and Future Prospects
Authors: shewakh walid , Abu-Oqail Ahmed , Mahmoud T. S. , Abu-Okail Mohamed
Published: February 2025

Friction stir welding (FSW) has significant potential to enhance the efficiency of air transportation systems; however, determining and applying its parameters continues to pose challenges. This article review explores current and future challenges, trends, and practices that facilitate the integration of competitive production into new aircraft structure joints. An overview of friction stir welding techniques used for the design and manufacture of aircraft structures are presented, focusing on product optimization through lightweight and high-strength properties. The implementation of various design solutions and advanced manufacturing technologies can enhance metallic fuselage systems’ performance without compromising risk and cost. The paper presents examples of successfully addressed challenges and those driving the development of new practices, design solutions, methods, and tools. Ultimately, aircraft structure joints become more integrated when systems engineering approaches are linked with various design solutions and advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., Vertical Compensation Friction Stir Welding) in a reusable manner, balancing product performance and producibility. Nevertheless, the field remains in active development, posing challenges for research, development, and practice.
Testing the Robustness of Accurate Intuitive Abilities and Assessment of Reproducibility with a Group of Potentially Talented Individuals
Authors: Delorme Arnaud , Wahbeh Helané , Radin Dean
Published: February 2025

In this study, we tested whether it was possible to use an online psi task to identify psi-talented individuals who could produce reliably significant results in repeated tests. The study aimed to develop psi tasks on an online platform, analyse data to identify talented individuals
among a large sample (n = 1,014), select the top 50 performing individuals (talents), assess their consistent performance, and evaluate potential personality predictors. We found that retest performance on two tasks was above chance expectations, but this finding did not hold up after correcting
for multiple comparisons. In selected analyses, we also found that conscientiousness had a negative correlation with higher performance, while agreeableness had a positive correlation. We suggest that increasing the number of participants could yield more robust results.
Beliefs Without Judgments: A Plea for the Belief View of Implicit Attitudes
Authors: Patronnikov Ilia
Published: February 2025

Implicit attitudes (IAs) are mental states that are responsible for discriminatory behaviour called 'implicit bias'. There is no agreement about the nature of IAs. Some argue that they don't differ from beliefs. This paper defends this view from the following objection: one is in a
good epistemic position with respect to one's beliefs; if one believes that P, one tends to know that one believes that P. However, studies show that often people are not aware of having IAs. How can it be if IAs are beliefs? I address this objection by defending the claim that implicit beliefs
constitute a special kind of belief — beliefs that are not accompanied by the relevant judgments. More precisely, if one implicitly believes that P, a tokening of this belief is not accompanied by judging that P. Since judging is a route to knowing one's beliefs, this route is blocked
for implicit beliefs.
Trabalhar para ganhar menos
Authors: Ferreira Antonio Agaildes Sampaio , Teixeira Ademilson Bezerra , Saturnino Silva Valéria Louise de Araújo Maranhão
Published: February 2025

A alimentação caminha junto com o homem acompanhando as modificações sociais, inclusive com muitos dos preconceitos que se arraigaram na sociedade. Alguns destes resultaram no “escanteamento” das mulheres no mercado de trabalho que, somada às outras características patriarcais, serve para a criação da teoria do “teto de vidro”. Trata-se de uma lente teórica que analisa as dinâmicas sociais que impedem as mulheres de ascenderem de forma equivalente aos homens. Este estudo se constitui em uma pesquisa quantitativa com o objetivo de investigar a ocupação de trabalhadores(as) no setor de produção de alimentos, na Paraíba, com recorte de gênero. Realizou-se um levantamento bibliográfico e coletou-se dados secundários junto ao Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, de 2010 a 2019. Constatou-se que no setor de Alimentação: as Empresas cresceram 2,96%, o Pessoal Ocupado Total cresceu 5,5%, o Pessoal Ocupado Assalariado 6%, os Salários e Outras Remunerações ascendeu 15,3%, enquanto que o Salário Médio Mensal apenas 1,1%. Entre 2010 e 2019, as mulheres representaram 46,3% da População Assalariada, recebendo 44,3% da massa salarial, ficando em posições inferiores aos homens em todos os indicadores. Assim, demonstrou-se a necessidade de uma reestruturação para essa classe, com aumentos salariais proporcionais à sua importância na economia, tratando os gêneros de maneira equânime, inclusive na carga de trabalho e de remunerações. Por fim, é necessário desmantelar as estruturas sociais que inferiorizam a mulher, seja no campo gastronômico ou em outro. Dessa forma, será possível combater máximas como “lugar de mulher é na cozinha”.
Cognitive experiments in PsychoPy
Authors: Morys-Carter Wakefield
Published: February 2025

PsychoPy was originally written as a set of Python libraries to support the programming of psychology experiments. A graphic user interface was then added so that experiments could be created by selecting and defining components, routines and loops without coding. Its power and versatility comes from the ability to interleave Python code components and to compile to both Python for local use and JavaScript (using a parallel set of PsychoJS libraries) for online. PsychoPy remains free to use locally and its development is supported by licences and credits for online experiments and surveys hosted on the Pavlovia server.
Pathways to emotion recognition difficulties: Insights from the Inside Out Model of Emotion Recognition
Authors: Keating Connor T. , Cook Jennifer L.
Published: February 2025

This concise overview paper discusses our recent work developing the Inside Out Model of Emotion Recognition – a psychological framework bringing together the experience, visual representation and recognition of emotion. Via this work, we have identified two distinct pathways to emotion recognition difficulties. We highlight our model’s implications for understanding the aetiology of emotion recognition challenges across various clinical conditions.
‘What have you been doing all this time?’
Authors: Ameer Sedeek
Published: February 2025

While the end goal of undertaking a PhD is often the same, part time PhDs are littered with different hurdles to full time ones. They also provide very different opportunities. Balancing potential pitfalls and opportunities is essentially before deciding which to embark on.
Review of the EPS face identification workshop, University of Stirling, 25–26 July 2024
Authors: Armstrong Benjamin , Dow Caelan , Kovacs-Bodo Zsofia , Shapira Amir
Published: February 2025

This article is co-authored by students and recent graduates from the University of Stirling. They review the EPS Face Identification Workshop and celebrate the career of Professor Peter Hancock, who retired from The University of Stirling this year.
Green marketing and sustainable consumer behavior in Jordan: Advancing SDGs through localized strategies and environmental awareness
Authors: Salhab Hanadi , Khanfar Salim Mohammad , Khrais Laith T , Zoubi Munif , Morshed Amer
Published: February 2025

This study focused on the investigation of the green marketing influence on sustainable customer behavior by looking at how it can affect purchase intention, customer loyalty and brand reputation regarding problems such as water scarcity and limited natural resources in Jordan. The study conducted a questionnaire on 672 Jordanian consumers to assess environmental consciousness in relation to their attitudes toward localized green marketing strategies, focusing more on the moderating influence of product pricing and cultural values. Green marketing significantly predisposes the intention to buy and brand loyalty. Conversely, high product price is a prohibitive factor for the adoption of green products. Consumers across higher education and income strata are more receptive to green products.  Cultural values and environments amplify the effectiveness of this green marketing. Local market-oriented green marketing strategies dealing with specific environmental challenges and socio-economic factors are supportive of sustainable consumer behavior.   Attention is given to these two main priorities increasing affordability and cultural alignment to overcome such barriers. Businesses and policymakers can use these insights to craft effective green marketing strategies. Subsidies, cost cuts, and culturally aligned campaigns can enhance consumer engagement and sustainability in Jordan.
Various dimensions of the board of directors and firm performance in SMEs: A multistage theoretical framework and empirical investigation
Authors: Al-Mohareb Manar
Published: February 2025

This study aims to develop a comprehensive, multistage theoretical framework and investigate the impact of board composition, its effectiveness, and its strategic and control roles on small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) financial and social performance. This research is based on primary data obtained by conducting a telephone survey or personal interviews with a single respondent from the executive management team of 63 SMEs. Data collection took place over six months, from February to August 2024, filling out the questionnaire to measure the relationships between independent variables, such as board composition and roles, and dependent variables, including financial and social performance outcomes. The results confirm that board composition—including size and independence—does not explain SME performance. Instead, human capital on board significantly affects board positions and performance. Besides, the study reveals that the board's strategic role is more important than its control role, underscoring the significance of forward-thinking strategies. The study eventually indicates the most important theoretical, practical and policy implications of a successful board, which depend on real results like better financial performance and finding strategic opportunities. It also measures how effective boards are by looking at how much they contribute to the overall performance of the company, both financially and socially.