bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing Intercultural Competence via Social Media Engagement in a Language Learning Framework
Authors: Wu Pin-Hsiang Natalie , Marek Michael W.
Published: November 2023

Today’s EFL students need both advanced language skills and an appreciation of other cultures. Technology for language learning, however, is usually focused on language skills. Cultural understanding is rarely a primary goal. Intercultural competence was the primary goal of this study, using a technically-mediated and culturally-oriented online learning community to cultivate intercultural competence using social collaboration, understanding, reflection, and appreciation. Students in South Africa and Taiwan reacted to videos on cultural topics made by American college students. Qualitative data analysis included the social media discussions of the participants, end-of-study questions, and teacher-participant journals. Six themes in the data are presented, as well as resulting best practices for instructional design and specific author recommendations.
Hegemonism in Thai Country Music A Lesson-Learned Implication in Intercultural Communication
Authors: Inkaew Manachai
Published: November 2023

This paper investigated Thailand's “hegemonism” towards its neighbors implicitly penned in two famous long-lasting Thai country songs composed in the 1980s. “Siam Muang Yim” or “Siam, the Land of Smiles” and “Sao Song Muang” or “Ladies of the Two Nations” were examined and analyzed mainly through the lens of discourse analysis by Van Dijk (2004). The findings indicated a strong formation of Thai national identity with a sense of habitual inferiorization perception towards the neighboring countries. The revealed outcome may trigger intercultural awareness through a realization of the existing hegemonic practices and attitudes. Lessons learned from ruinous past events may be able to enrich a peaceful and harmonious living among people in the region.
Revisiting Individualism-Collectivism A Cross-Cultural Comparison among College Students in Four Countries
Authors: Yi Jung-Soo
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity, fruitfulness, and constructive potential of Individualism-collectivism dimension in the contemporary world. With increasing interrelationship among countries and improvement of technologies and transportations, value differences among cultures might not be as significant as what people thought before. A questionnaire was constructed, tested, and distributed to 2,000 college students in South Korea, Japan, Canada, and the United States. Among the 1,547 questionnaires returned, 1,495 were included in the analysis. Although differences in cultural values still exist among college students in all four countries, the findings of the present study indicate meaningful implications on cultural changes in the modern world. To draw more accurate guidelines on cultural tendencies, the present study suggests that further investigations should explore other factors such as age, occupations, education, degrees of contact with people in other cultures, and use of technologies and media.
Audience Contradictions in the Negotiation of Controversial Cultural Media Content
Authors: Medina-Bravo Pilar , Rodrigo-Alsina Miquel , Guerrero-Solé Frederic
Published: November 2023

This paper analyses how people negotiate representations of other cultures in the media, in particular those traits that can be considered controversial in the sense of generating strong opinions and opposing stances. A news story about an Egyptian television channel run by Egyptian women journalists wearing the niqab (Maria TV) was used to stimulate debate in four focus groups. Although most of the participants initially criticized the approach adopted by the television channel, they also expressed opinions on journalists in niqab that agreed with the representation proposed by the channel. The article shows that even though audiences may seem capable of criticizing media biases, they do not recognize their own internalized prejudices and, ultimately, accept the discourse proposed by media.
SexIER Symbols Examining the Effects of a Content Analysis of Gendered Visual Imagery in Cross Cultural Road Signs
Authors: Motel Laura , Peck Brittnie
Published: November 2023

The symbols and images projected through mass media shape and constrain an individual’s understanding of and interaction with their environment. Across cultures, road signs employ seemingly universal, generic, human symbols. Cross-cultural variance does occur, however, in the degree to which such icons include characteristically masculine, feminine, and gender neutral features. This investigation, a full scale study of an earlier pilot, proposes the human symbol communicates culturally-relevant information. Specifically, this study consists of a content analysis, further refinement of a fluid visual gender scale, and correlation with social effects using a semiotic, social cognitive, and code theory theoretical framework.
Assessment of the Characteristics of Interpersonal Communication Competence among Postgraduate Students from Different Cultures
Authors: Sarwari Dr. Abdul Qahar , Wahab Mohammad Nubli , Said Mohammad Hilmi Mat , Abdul Aziz Noor Ashikin
Published: November 2023

This study was carried out to assess the characteristics of interpersonal communication competence among postgraduate students from different cultures at a Malaysian public university. This study applied the mixed methods research design with the participation of 130 postgraduate students from 18 different countries. The Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire (ICQ) was used as the main instrument of this study. Based on the results from this study, their interactions with their peers from different cultures helped the participants to improve the contact initiation, disclosure and conflict management skills of their interpersonal communication competence and gain some new personal and cultural skills and information. However, the participants were struggling to learn how to manage probable conflicts during their interactions with their peers from different cultures. The results from this study illustrate that the level of education variable affect interactions among individuals from different cultures in the Asian context of communication.
Blog and Intercultural Grouping Effect on Learners’ Perceptions of Intercultural Communication Projects
Authors: Awada Ghada , Diab Nuwar Mawlawi
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the effect of integrating Blog Assisted Language Learning(BALL) and small culturally -mixed group work on improving the perceptions of intercultural communication and writing research projects of university students (n=102) of different cultures enrolled in Advanced Rhetoric classrooms in two American universities during a 16-week period. The study employed Pre-test/Post-test control group design whereby the experimental group participants received the treatment encompassing the integration of blog-mediated instruction and culturally-mixed group work and the control group received regular research instruction. Data were collected using two surveys. The findings proved that the treatment was effective in improving the experimental group perceptions of the intercultural communication and writing research projects whereas the control group did not show similar improvement.
‘They wouldn’t allow me in their conversations’ Communication experiences of immigrant traders in a Kenyan informal market
Authors: Muchura-Theuri Agnes W. , Obuya Jared
Published: November 2023

This paper reports findings of a study that investigated intercultural communication experiences of immigrant traders in a Kenyan informal market. The study employed a qualitative approach, hence a case study of one large urban informal market in Nairobi. In-depth interviews were conducted with twenty two participants purposive sampled and the findings were analysed thematically. Findings of the study revealed that cultural challenges, characterized by divergent language and communication styles, led to a breakdown in intercultural communication, and social communication exclusion of the immigrant traders by their hosts. Therefore, local authorities need to initiate cross-cultural adaptation programmes within the informal markets in order to enhance the efficacy of the immigrant traders in intercultural communication.
The African Union Commission’s Multinational Ebola Campaign Informed by and against the Decision-Making Model for Localization
Authors: Oloke Toluwani , Kochhar Sarab
Published: November 2023

This qualitative study documents and analyzes the 2014 African Union’s (AU) Ebola campaign in three countries (Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone) against the Decision-Making model for Localization. The paper looks at this case study using the localization model. Global public relations and communications management theories need theory building to study and explicate multinational phenomena. The case study is developed with interviews, news coverage, campaign materials, documents of the AU commission, and social media posts. Results indicate that a sequential and almost prescriptive process for localization’s execution missed the reality of resistance in complex environments. Localization’s strategies and tactics need pre-testing, monitoring, and adjustment, now included in a proposed revised localization model.
Managing the unmanageable: curriculum challenges and teacher strategies in multicultural preschools in Sweden
Authors: Stier Jonas , Sandström Margareta
Published: November 2023

In its political ambitions and pedagogical spirit to address an increasingly diverse population, the Swedish national curriculum for the preschool contains contradictory or even conflicting goals. On the one hand, the curriculum stipulates openness to, tolerance for and appreciation of cultural, ethnic, religious and social differences, and respect for the unique background of children. On the other hand, it stresses universal human rights and the fundamental values of Swedish society. How preschool teachers work with and make sense of such contradictory or even conflicting goals in everyday practice is the focus of this text. The research questions are: (1) How do preschool teachers describe the challenges they face in their daily work when they attempt to honour the stipulations of the curriculum? (2) Which strategies do they describe as using to manage these challenges? The empirical material consists of 14 focus group interviews with 41 preschool teachers from two highly ethnically and culturally diverse urban areas of metropolitan Stockholm. Results suggest that there are a number of recurring preschool situations where cultural and religious differences lead to dilemmas and potential friction between children, preschool teachers and parents. Results also show that the preschool curriculum provides little guidance and instead the preschool teachers must develop their own strategies to handle children’s and parents’ expectations and demands, for instance by using the children as cultural intermediaries. Overall, the preschool teachers adopt strategies that enable them to avoid “difficult” situations, which in effect risks placing the challenges on the shoulders of the children.
Teaching Academic Writing Skills using Intercultural Rhetoric Approach The Criticisms and Intercultural Communication
Authors: Wornyo Albert Agbesi , Klu Ernest Kwesi
Published: November 2023

This paper seeks to point out that intercultural rhetoric pedagogical recommendations for teaching academic writing skills promote second language socialization and intercultural communication and do not merit the criticisms raised against them. It outlines the pedagogical recommendations of intercultural rhetoric researchers, presents the arguments that have been raised against the recommendations and points out that the recommendations support second language socialization and intercultural communication competence. The paper argues that the use of native speaker norm as the rhetorical style for teaching English as a Second Language learners is in line with pedagogical models advocated by practitioners engaged in teaching English to learners of other languages. The paper concludes that the pedagogical recommendations encourage second language socialization and intercultural communication competence.
Empathic Tendency, Majority Culture Representation, and Political Conservatism as Predictors of Intercultural Sensitivity
Authors: Yılmaz Ferat , Şekerci Hanifi , Doğan M. Cihangir
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the variables capable of predicting the concept of intercultural sensitivity. For this reason, it uses correlational survey model. The participants in this study were the prospective primary school teachers studying in Dicle and Marmara Universities in Turkey. This study employed basically three tools for data collection-namely- Personal Information Form, Empathetic Tendency Scale, and Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was employed to analyze the data obtained in this study. According to the results obtained in this research, individuals’ empathetic, sympathetic and egocentric tendencies, their properties representing the majority culture, and their levels of political conservatism account for 23.8% of their levels of intercultural sensitivity.
KAPSUL ENDOSKOPİYASI İLƏ İNCƏ BAĞIRSAQ MÜAYİNƏSİNDƏ MÖVCUD VƏZİYYƏT VƏ GƏLƏCƏK PERSPEKTİVLİYİ
Authors: Həbib Həsənzadə, Amalya Həsənova Həbib Həsənzadə, Amalya Həsənova
Published: November 2023

Mədə - bağırsaq xəstəliklərinin diaqnostikası üçün kapsul endoskopiyası adlanan qeyri-invaziv tibbi prosedur zamanı kiçik bir kapsul qəbul edilir. Ənənəvi endoskopiya prosedurları xəstələr üçün narahat və invaziv ola bilər. Bununla belə, kapsul endoskopiyası bu məhdudiyyətləri aradan qaldırır və nazik bağırsağın ətraflı müayinəsinə imkan verir. Bu texnologiya xüsusilə iltihablı bağırsaq xəstəliyi, bağırsaq qanaxması və polip aşkarlanması kimi sahələrdə böyük təsir göstərmişdir. Məqalədə bu texnologiyanın bağırsaq xəstəlikləri üçün faydalarına diqqət yetirilir və onun iddialarını dəstəkləmək üçün müxtəlif mənbələrdən alınan məlumatlar daxildir. Mürəkkəb görüntüləmə imkanlarına görə iltihablı bağırsaq xəstəliyi, bağırsaq qanaxması və poliplərin müəyyən edilməsi kimi şəraitdə əhəmiyyətli irəliləyişlər təklif edir.
Kapsul endoskopiyası həzm sistemi problemlərinin əlamətlərini aşkar edə və müxtəlif vəziyyətlərin diaqnozuna kömək edə bilər. Həkimlər adətən bu xəstəliklər üçün kapsul endoskopiyasını tövsiyə edə bilərlər: Crohn xəstəliyi və iltihablı bağırsaq xəstəliyinin digər formaları, mədə-bağırsaq qanaxması, çölyak xəstəliyi, ülseratif kolit, kolon polipləri və ya kolon və düz bağırsaq xərçəngi. Qeyri-invaziv olduğu üçün xəstələr üçün də uyğun bir üsuldur.
Bununla belə, məqalədə vurğulanan digər vacib məqam kapsul endoskopiyasının məhdudiyyətlərinə aiddir. Onun hərəkətə nəzarət və batareyanın ömrü kimi bəzi problemlərlə üzləşməsi bu yanaşmanın hələ də təkmilləşdirilməsinə ehtiyac olduğunu göstərir.
Bu günə qədər kapsul endoskopiyasının istifadəsi standart endoskopik prosedurlardan kənara çıxmamışdır. Kapsul endoskopunun texnoloji yeniliklərlə daha da təkmilləşdirilməsi onun bu məsələdə standart endoskopik müayinələri keçməsinə zəmin yarada bilər.
Məqalə bütün bunları əhatə edir və kapsul endoskopiyasının indiki və gələcək vəziyyətini obyektiv şəkildə araşdırır.
Açar sözlər: Kapsul endoskopiyası, mədə-bağırsaq xəstəlikləri müayinəsi, nazik bağırsaq
METROLOGİYANIN İQTİSADİ ASPEKTLƏRİ
Authors: Raziyə Səfərova, Maya Kərimova Raziyə Səfərova, Maya Kərimova
Published: November 2023

Metrologiya bir çox sahələr kimi iqtisadiyyata da öz təsirini göstərir. Elə bir sahə yoxdur ki, orada metroloji təminatdan istifadə olunmasın. Bunun üçün çoxlu sayda insan əməyindən və yüksək maliyyə dəyərlərindən istifadə edilir. Təqribi hesablamalara görə ictimai işlərin 15 faizi ölçmə proseslərinin həyata keçirilməsinə sərf edilir. İstehsalın inkişafı üçün müasir dünyada metrologiya sahəsinə aid elmi biliklərə və peşəkar mütəxəssislərə yüksək səviyyədə tələblər qoyulur. Ona görə ki, məhsulların exniki keyfiyyəti, səviyyəsi, göstərilən xidmətlərin növləri metrologiya və metroloji səviyyədən birbaşa olaraq asılıdır.
Yazılan məqalədə ilk növbədə metrologiyanın əsas məqamları təsvir edilmişdir. Metrologiyanın iqtisadiyyatla birbaşa əlaqəsi və metroloji nailiyyətlərin iqtisadiyyata göstərdiyi müsbət təsirlər məqalədə öz əksini tapmışdır. Baş verə biləcək və böyük problemlərin yaranmasının qarşısını almaq üçün ən əlverişli metodlar təhlil edilmişdir. Keyfiyyətin statistik nəzarətinin ən müasir metodu kimi 6ϭ-nın nə dərəcədə əlverişli olduğu müəyyən edilmişdir.
Açar sözlər: metrologiya,3ϭ, 6ϭ, keyfiyyət, iqtisadi aspekt.
ASSESSMENT OF THE HYDROGEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF THE KARABAGH-MIL PLAIN
Authors: Allahverdi Tagiyev Allahverdi Tagiyev , Sevil Zeynalova Sevil Zeynalova
Published: November 2023

Mil-Karabagh plain, the studied territory, located to the north-east from the piedmont of the Lesser Caucasus. The main irrigation canals of the region, including the bed of the Yukhari-Karabagh canal, have high water permeability, as they are built from local soils. This ensures that surface and underground waters interact, feeding each other along the flow. The amount of precipitation in different parts of the Karabagh plain was 370-453 mm, and they fall unevenly in different seasons. Thus, the maximum amount of precipitation is observed in autumn and spring, and the minimum amount of precipitation is observed in winter and summer.
There are 6 aquifers (water-bearing horizons) in the upper part of the Mil plain: 1 underground, 5 confined aquifers. The underground and three confined aquifers are associated with the Quaternary period, the fourth aquifer is associated with the Absheron, and the fifth with Aghjagil stages sedimentary rocks. The variability of the level mode is fully studied here. Sources of formation of underground water resources and methods of their effective use have been identified to a sufficient level. The horizon of underground waters and water strikes form a single water horizon in the elevated parts of river tributaries. The water deposits mentioned here are composed of boulder-gravel-pebble stones according to their lithological composition, clay and clayey deposits are rare. These deposits are found at depths of up to 110 m and more.
The degree of natural drainage of the territory is one of the main factors influencing soil reclamation, depending on the geological structure, geomorphological conditions and features of the relief.
The Karabagh irrigation massif is served by the Mil-Karabagh reservoir. Which discharges drainage water with an average mineralization of 12.7 g/l to 200 million m3 per year. Occurrence depth of the groundwater within the territory of the Karabagh irrigation massif 0-10 m and deeper from surface. There is a tendency to decrease the depth of groundwater in the area from the south-west to the north-east, i.e. from the piedmont to the Kura river.
Keywords: underground water, rural economy, drainage, water strikes, hydrogeological basin.
NADİR ELEMENTLƏRİN AZƏRBAYCAN RESPUBLİKASININ SULFİD YATAQLARINDA YAYILMASI VƏ İQTİSADİ ƏHƏMİYYƏTİ
Authors: Vahid Həmzəyev Vahid Həmzəyev
Published: November 2023

Məqalə respublikamızın sulfid yataqlarında geniş yayılmış nadir elementlərin iqtisadi əhəmiyyətinə həsr edilmişdir. Məlum olduğu kimi Azərbaycan Respublikası müxtəlif faydalı qazıntılarla zəngindir. Bunların sırasında nadir elementlər müxtəlif xüsusiyyətlərinə görə mühüm əhəmiyyət kəsb edir. Nadir elementlərə litium, berillium, skandium, ittirium, indium, qallium və digər elementlər daxildir. Nadir elementlərin tətbiq sahələri müxtəlifdir. Məqalədə nadir elementlər haqqında qısa məlumat verilmiş, ölkəmizin Filizçay, Katex, Kasdağ və Cixix-Saqator, həmçinin, Qoşa, Dağkəsəmən və digər sulfid yataqlarında yayılan nadir elementlər göstərilmişdir. Bu yataqlar sırasında Filizçay yatağı regionun ən böyük polimetal yatağıdır və böyük strateji əhəmiyyətə malikdir. Bununla yanaşı, nadir elementlərin tətbiq sahələri ətraflı şəkildə şərh edilmişdir. Bu elementlərin rahat üsullarla emalının vacibliyi xüsusi vurğulanır. Yekunda nəticələr müzakirə edilir.
Açar sözlər: nadir elementlər, nadir-torpaq elementləri, sulfid yataqları, litofil, xalkofil.
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ МЕТОДА ДВОЙНОГО ГРАДИЕНТА ПРИ БУРЕНИИ ГЛУБОКОВОДНЫХ СКВАЖИН С ПЛАВУЧИХ БУРОВЫХ УСТАНОВОК
Authors: Самед Рзазаде, Джейхун Санаев Самед Рзазаде, Джейхун Санаев
Published: November 2023

Данная статья глубоко анализирует применение метода двойного градиента в контексте бурения глубоководных скважин с использованием плавучих буровых установок. Ее основное внимание уделено изучению того, как этот метод может улучшить процесс бурения в глубоководных условиях с целью увеличения эффективности и обеспечения безопасности этого технически сложного процесса.
Исследования, проведенные в данной области, имеют большое стратегическое значение, поскольку они способствуют разработке и совершенствованию методов, которые обеспечивают надежный доступ к энергетическим ресурсам в глубоководных месторождениях, при этом снижая потенциальные негативные воздействия на окружающую среду. Важными аспектами, рассматриваемыми в данной статье, являются увеличение точности бурения, предотвращение попадания в нежелательные слои грунта и оптимизация процессов добычи при сложных условиях работы на море.
Таким образом, в данной статье будут подробно рассмотрены преимущества и перспективы использования метода двойного градиента в контексте бурения глубоководных скважин с целью улучшения его эффективности и безопасности в глубоководных условиях.
Ключевые слова: метод двойного градиента, геологические особенности месторождений, бурение в морских условиях, инновации в бурении глубоководных скважин, безопасность на плавучих буровых установках.
PENTINGNYA KETERAMPILAN BERBAHASA INDONESIA PADA KEGIATAN PEMEBELAJARAN SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Yemima Heginta Br Tarigan  , Nana Hendra Cipta  , Siti Rokmanah
Published: November 2023

Human life is not without language activities, language is used as a means of interpersonal communication, and even language is considered a perfect language for interacting with others. To improve the ability to communicate and speak the language, it is necessary to learn the language from the beginning, since I was sitting at the basics. Then the supporting aspect of improving communication ability and good language is to master a lot of vocabulary, to master. To speak well four skills must be mastered, namely the skills of sympathy, fluency of speech, reading skills, and writing skills. The method that will be used to build this journal is library study.
Criteria-Based Approach to Diagnosing Emotional Intelligence in Primary School Students with Autistic Disorders
Authors: Карпушкина Н.В. , Конева И.А. , Семенова Л.Э.
Published: November 2023

В статье раскрыта специфика и компоненты эмоционального интеллекта, характерные для детей младшего школьного возраста с нормативным психическим развитием (НПР) и расстройствами аутистического спектра (РАС). Охарактеризована критериально-ориентированная система диагностики эмоционального интеллекта младших школьников с РАС и описаны индивидуально-типические особенности эмоционального интеллекта учащихся начальных классов с РАС согласно данному подходу. Описаны общие специфические для всех младших школьников с РАС характеристики эмоционального интеллекта. Представлены общие характеристики понимания, идентификации, саморегуляции, использования эмоций для повышения эффективности регуляции поведения младших школьников, имеющих нормативное и отклоняющееся психическое развитие. Аргументирована необходимость организации специальной работы с младшими школьниками с РАС по формированию у них эмоционального интеллекта на основе выделения их индивидуально-типических особенностей, согласно критериально-ориентированному подходу. Сформулированы аргументированные, обоснованные выводы о том, что младшие школьники с РАС имеют низкий уровень и специфические, индивидуально-типические особенности эмоционального интеллекта.

The article reveals the specifics and components of emotional intelligence of primary school age children with normative mental development (NPD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It describes the criterion-oriented system for diagnosing emotional intelligence of primary school students with ASD and also the individual and typical features of the emotional intelligence of primary school students with ASD. The paper defines the general characteristics of emotional intelligence, typical of all junior schoolchildren with ASD. We also describe general characteristics of comprehension, identification, self-regulation, the use of emotions to improve the effectiveness of the regulation of the behavior of younger schoolchildren with normative and deviant mental development. We show the necessity of organizing special activities for primary school children diagnosed with ASD in order to develop their emotional intelligence on the basis of highlighting their individual-typical features, according to the criterion-oriented approach. The paper formulates substantiated conclusions that younger students with ASD show a low level with specific, individual-typical features of emotional intelligence.
Undrained Shear Strength from Field Vane Shear Test (VST) of Soil at Shoreline Area
Authors: Nor Baizura Hamid  , Mardiha Mokhtar  , Mohd Effendi Daud  , Aslila Abd Kadir  , Masiri Kaamin  , Mohamad Azim Mohammad Azmi  , Suhaila Sahat  , Syamsul Azrin Kamaruddin  , Muhamad Syamil Sabri  , Azreen Shafiqa Nabilla Azlan
Published: November 2023

The effect of soil shear strength at the shoreline area is the focus of this study. Pantai Punggur, Batu Pahat, Johor, has been chosen as the subject location for the soil shear strength investigation. It is located on the west coast of Johor, with latitudes ranging from 1.62° to 1.87° N and longitudes ranging from 102.78° to 103.19° E. The purpose of this study is to use a field vane shear test (VST) to determine the undrained shear strength of shoreline areas. Soil samples were collected at specific locations known as Zones A, B, C, D, and E, and data for sediment shear strength was obtained from field vane shear test (VST) methods. From the undrained shear strength test at 0.5 m depth at high tide (HT) and medium tide (MT) data for December 2021, Zone A had a Cu reading of more than 4.5 kPa, followed by Zones B, C, and D, and lowest at Zone E. Next, in the December 2021 data at the HT level, Zone A has a Cu reading greater than 4.5 kPa at 0.5 m and 1.0 m, while other Zones have readings less than 3.0 kPa. It can be concluded that the depth of a part also influences the data in this study. When the depth increases, the shear strength of the data also increases. This study will serve as a benchmark for future conservation efforts. Based on the findings, more effective control measures for preserving and conserving coastal areas may be developed.
Computer Vision Assisted Real-Time Bird Eye Chili Classification Using YOLO V5 Framework
Authors: K M Abubeker , Abhijit  , Akhil S  , Akshat Kumar V K  , Ben K Jose
Published: November 2023

Computer vision-based classification systems have become increasingly popular in the agricultural industry in recent years. This paper proposes a computer vision-assisted bird eye chili or 'kantahri mulaku' classification framework using the You Only Look Once V5 (YOLO V5) object detection model. Automated sorting systems based on computer vision can accurately identify and classify chilies based on attributes such as size, shape, colour, and texture. The dataset for the research consists of images of bird-eye chilies in different positions and backgrounds. The model was trained using this dataset, and it could correctly identify and categorize bird-eye chili. The chilies was then picked up by a robot manipulator and sorted by ripeness. Bird-eye chili images captured in real agricultural situations have used to assess the effectiveness of the suggested framework. Images of red and green chili was taken from above using a high-resolution Raspberry pi 4B camera attached to a custom-built 3-degrees-of-freedom (DoF) robot arm. We used public and real-time images to train the YOLO algorithm on photographs of bird-eye chili captured in real-time. As the robot arm goes around the chili plants, this model is connected with the robot's software control system to allow real-time detection and localization of the chili's. By automating bird-eye chili crop monitoring and management, this system has the potential to significantly contribute to the growth and viability of the agricultural sector. We got a mAP of 0.94 and an average accuracy of 0.90 with the suggested method. Using a robotic manipulator for chili grading improves productivity and reduces human error compared to traditional methods. To test the robustness of the YOLO V5 framework, it has implemented on the Raspberry pi 4B graphical processing unit (GPU) computer.
The role of TNF receptors as mediators of chronic vasculitis in possible milder forms of the CNS tuberculosis
Authors: Rivas-Castro Alejandro , Salinas-Lara Citlaltepetl , Sánchez Garibay Carlos , Abarca-Rojano Edgar , Hernández-Pando Rogelio , Marquina-Castillo Brenda , Flores Barrada Manuel Alejandro , Peralta-Díaz Yazmín , León-Marroquín Elsa Yazmín , Tena Suck Martha Lilia , Medina Mendoza Jessica , Sánchez Gama Yaser , Soto Rojas Luis O , Choreño Parra José Alberto , Romero-López José Pablo
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis (TB) is the most severe form of TB due to its high mortality and functional sequelae. There are several differential diagnoses for TB; and, it can also cause secondary conditions, such as vasculitis.
Methodology: 155 biopsies, corresponding to 155 different patients out of 5,386 registered biopsies from 2008-2013, met the criteria of unknown etiology vasculitis and evidence of cerebral vascular disease. These were analyzed to assess the presence of central nervous system TB. The selected cases were assessed with Suzaan Marais (SM) criteria for clinical tuberculosis. After that, Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were performed to amplify a fragment of the insertion sequence IS6110 of M. tuberculosis. 21 patients met the criteria for definitive tuberculosis by ZN staining and PCR, and 2 met the criteria for possible tuberculosis. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, TNF-R1, and TNF-R2 were determined by immunohistochemistry in histological sections from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FF-PE) tissues in the 23 selected patients.
Results: Granulomatous TB was present in almost half of the cases. TNF-R1 and TNF-R2 were expressed mainly in blood vessels, histiocytes, and macrophages. TNF-R2 expression was higher than the other markers, which suggests an anti-inflammatory response against M. tuberculosis
Conclusions: The histopathological presentation of TB is not always limited to granulomas, abscesses, or meningitis; there are also clinical presentations characterized only with chronic inflammation of nervous and vascular tissue.
Genotyping methods and their contributions to the study of tuberculosis dynamic in Latin America
Authors: Castillos de Ibrahim das Neves Yasmin , Reis Ana Julia , Xavier Maio Nathália , Vianna Júlia , Perdigão João , Bastos Ramis Ivy , Almeida da Silva Pedro Eduardo , Von Groll Andrea
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotyping has impacted evolutionary studies worldwide. Nonetheless, its application and the knowledge generated depend on the genetic marker evaluated and the detection technologies that have evolved over the years. Here we describe the timeline of main genotypic methods related to M. tuberculosis in Latin America and the main findings obtained.
Methodology: Systematic searches through the PubMed database were performed from 1993 to May 2021. A total of 345 articles met the inclusion criteria and were selected.
Results: Spacer oligonucleotide typing (spoligotyping) was the most widely used method in Latin America, with decreasing use in parallel with increasing use of mycobacterial interspersed repetitive unit-variable number tandem repeat (MIRU-VNTR) and whole genome sequencing (WGS). Among the countries, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina had the most publications, and a considerable part of the articles were in collaboration with Latin American or non-Latin American institutions; a small proportion of studies needed partnerships to perform the genotypic methods. The genotypic methods allowed the identification of M. tuberculosis genotypes with greater capacity for clonal expansion and revealed the predominance of the Euro-American lineage in Latin America. There was a notable presence of the Beijing family in Peru and Colombia.
Conclusions: The data obtained demonstrated the importance of expanding collaborative networks of tuberculosis (TB) research groups to countries with low productivity in this area, the commitment of the few Latin American countries to advance TB research, as well as the inestimable value of building a Latin America database, considering ease of population mobility between countries.
Vaccination compliance of selected childhood immunization programs and the socio-determinant factors in Nigeria
Authors: Okunlola Oluyemi A , Oyerinde Olawunmi R , Fashina Imisioluwa D , Oyeyemi Oyetunde T
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Adherence to full vaccination is important in preventing childhood diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of compliance to full vaccination and identify the socio-cultural factors associated with full vaccination compliance in children.
Methodology: The socioeconomic variables associated with each of the four binary dependent variables of whether or not a child is fully vaccinated against tetanus, BCG, measles, and pentavalent were determined using logistic regression.
Results: While compliance to full tetanus and BCG vaccinations was > 60% at the national level, less than 50% and 10% full vaccination compliance were recorded for pentavalent and measles vaccinations, respectively. The South East region of Nigeria recorded the overall highest full vaccination compliance while the least performing region was the North West zone. The mother or guardian literacy level, employment status, antenatal care attendance, and internet usage were strong predictors of full vaccination compliance (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: The socio-cultural factors associated with achieving full vaccination coverage in Nigeria in this study should drive the implementation of policies that will be best suited to each geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a case report of possible cephalosporin-induced cutaneous adverse reaction
Authors: Mkhoyan Anna , Hashmi Md. Foorquan , Khan Fiza , Gyulazyan Naira , Asoyan Vigen , Nersisyan Varsen
Published: November 2023

A severe medical condition known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is marked by a cutaneous and mucosal reaction from the use of specific medications. The prodromal illness is followed by severe mucocutaneous symptoms in this immune-mediated disease. We describe the clinical history of a 55-year-old Caucasian woman who was exposed to cephalosporins.
In resource-constrained countries and hospitals where cutaneous biopsy is not readily available, it is not easy to diagnose Steven Johnson Syndrome. This is particularly true in countries where the incidence of infectious diseases such as scarlet fever and measles is high and the early symptoms of SJS can be mistaken for these conditions. We used the Naronjo scale to confirm the probable association of the drug with the syndrome. Physicians while writing prescriptions for their patients need to warn them of potential side effects and they should keep in mind conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome. This case report highlights the need for improved knowledge and understanding of SJS among healthcare practitioners in resource-limited communities where the prevalence of infectious diseases is high.
La mission PATSTEC en Lorraine en 2020, l’étude des cristaux à Nancy
Authors: Chabira Hocine , Champigneulle Louise
Published: November 2023

La métropole du Grand Nancy a repris la mission PATSTEC Lorraine en 2020 en partenariat avec l’université de Lorraine. La collectivité est en effet engagée depuis de nombreuses années dans une démarche de soutien à la culture scientifique et au patrimoine universitaire.La collection d’instruments conservée au laboratoire de Cristallographie de Nancy témoigne, de façon parcellaire et fragmentaire, de l’histoire de la discipline et des travaux qui ont été conduits au laboratoire. S’il reste très peu d’instruments datant du début du XXè siècle, de nombreux appareils datant des années cinquante et soixante, utilisés pour la diffraction par rayons X, ont été conservés, ainsi que d’autres équipements plus récents visant à modifier les conditions d’observation des cristaux.
Comment définir le périmètre utile d’une collection ? Le cas de la collection informatique de l'ACONIT
Authors: Hiron Xavier , Denoyelle Philippe
Published: November 2023

Une opération de sélection, communément appelée « tri sélectif » au sein de la méthodologie PATSTEC, a permis d'identifier la partie « patrimonialisable » de la collection d'informatique de l'ACONIT, sise à Grenoble (Isère), et rassemblant à l'origine plus de 30 000 items. Cette sélection débouche sur sa réduction d'un tiers, dans le but d'en favoriser la prise en charge. Après identification et définition des critères, elle s'accompagne de la mise en place d'un outil informatique adapté à sa gestion et à sa réalisation concrète sur le terrain. Parallèlement, une réflexion d'ensemble est menée sur les utilisations potentielles des différentes thématiques identifiées. Cette présentation méthodologique élabore un exemple type de constitution d'une collection de références d'envergure, dans un domaine patrimonial émergent et particulièrement représentatif de l'évolution des sciences et techniques contemporaines.
Les collections d’instruments scientifiques, une interface entre la science et la société
Authors: Braun Sophie
Published: November 2023

Les collections d’instruments scientifiques de l’université de Lille renferment nombre de témoins de la recherche scientifique. Ils sont présentés au sein de différents projets culturels (exposition, numérisation, édition, conférence), illustrant un ou plusieurs messages relatifs à une thématique choisie et suscitant la curiosité et l’esprit critique du public.
La mission PATSTEC dans l'histoire du patrimoine contemporain
Authors: Poulot Dominique
Published: November 2023

La mission PATSTEC a dû asseoir sa légitimité parmi une série de propos ou de projets antérieurs, institutionnels ou bien établis, susceptibles ou non d’accompagner plus ou moins commodément ou pertinemment son dessein. Une histoire scientifique et technicienne, attachée à décrire le fonctionnement des instruments, à expliciter leurs inventions et leurs usages, entendait alimenter une histoire générale de la culture matérielle de la science. La perspective privilégiée par les amateurs et collectionneurs, entrepreneurs de patrimoine à l’occasion, regroupés le plus souvent en associations ad hoc, pouvait être différente, qui entreprend de considérer parfois avec admiration ou nostalgie les instruments notoires ou les séries d’équipements de tel lieu, ou de tel laboratoire. Ici les souvenirs et les préférences, de générations ou d’individus, voire la notion de goût pour certains objets, ou pour certaines formes de démonstrations, peuvent se faire jour, alimentant le cas échéant une conservation plus ou moins raisonnée. Mais il existe aussi une tradition des iconographies documentaires encyclopédiques, qui requiert l’existence, fût-elle embryonnaire, de dépôts d’objets, et sélectionne des spécimens. Reste la problématique des lieux de mémoires savants, à laquelle la mission pouvait aussi se rattacher, en illustrant les personnalités associées à tel artefact, tout en satisfaisant à une logique de représentativité nationale. Si PATSTEC participe pleinement des difficultés de la patrimonialisation de notre contemporain à travers de telles interrogations sur ses pratiques et ses finalités, elle pose différemment sans doute que dans d’autres domaines la question du « discours autorisé » et de ses justifications.
De la découverte à la protection au titre des monuments historiques : la microscopie électronique et ionique
Authors: Davoigneau Jean , Vidal Nathalie , Rozay Anne-Sophie , Chambreland Sylvain , Gaillard-Martinie Brigitte , Demain-Frackowiak Marie-Claire
Published: November 2023

« Les traces matérielles des époques révolues, tout comme les spécialistes qui les découvrent, les interprètent, leur rendent vie et signification, sont d’une rare utilité. Ils sont essentiels, aussi précieux que ceux qui préparent l’avenir. Les uns et les autres. Dans le cadre de la mission nationale de sauvegarde et de valorisation du patrimoine scientifique et technique contemporain (PATSTEC), une réflexion est menée sur les outils de protection pérenne d’instruments conservés dans des structures dont la vocation première n’est justement pas la protection de ce patrimoine. Une des possibilités aujourd’hui est l’inscription et le classement au titre des monuments historiques. Cette démarche se fait en étroite collaboration avec les services déconcentrés du ministère de la Culture (conservation régionale des monuments historiques, conservation des antiquités et objets d’art). Elle se traduit par la constitution d’un dossier regroupant des informations sur l’intérêt de l’instrument, son utilisation, son histoire et les personnes attachées à son utilisation et sa présentation devant les commissions de protection. Les missions PATSTEC Normandie et Auvergne se sont lancées dans l’inscription et le classement de microscopes électroniques conservés au sein de différentes structures, témoins de la recherche publique (université de Rouen, INRAE) et privée (Michelin). Au dossier documentaire, les deux missions ont ajouté une collecte des savoir-faire. Mais cette protection ponctuelle soulève la question plus générale de la protection de nouvelles collections liées au patrimoine scientifique et technique contemporain.
L’appropriation du patrimoine au sein d’un laboratoire de recherche : entretien avec Philippe Pareige
Authors: Pareige Philippe
Published: November 2023

Entretien avec Philippe Pareige, Professeur des universités, Physicien, Vice-Président de l’université de Rouen Normandie, directeur de 2012 à 2020 du laboratoire Groupe de Physique des Matériaux UMR 6634 CNRS Université Rouen Normandie, INSA Rouen Normandie
Le patrimoine de la recherche : un enjeu contemporain ?
Authors: Ballé Catherine
Published: November 2023

À bien des égards, la mission nationale de sauvegarde du patrimoine scientifique et technique contemporain, créée par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche au Conservatoire national des arts et métiers en 2003, rappelle une tradition plus ancienne de conservation et de mise en valeur des instruments des sciences et des techniques. La mise en œuvre de la mission n’échappe pas à l’une des contradictions culturelles de la seconde moitié du XXe siècle, à savoir le rejet et la défense du patrimoine. Le programme reflète également les paradoxes inhérents à la sauvegarde des œuvres et des objets du temps présent. Elle doit faire face en particulier au défi que représente la constitution du patrimoine de la recherche contemporaine. À la lumière des opérations menées sur l’ensemble du territoire national par la mission et le réseau PATSTEC, la reconnaissance de l’importance de ce nouveau patrimoine dans le monde des sciences, du patrimoine et de l’industrie et, plus largement encore, son appropriation par le public, voire la société civile, demeurent un enjeu contemporain.
Cellular and molecular overview of gestational diabetes mellitus: Is it predictable and preventable?
Authors: Lim Pei-Qi , Lai Yen-Ju , Ling Pei-Ying , Chen Kuo-Hu
Published: November 2023

The complication of diabetes, which is known as diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), is a significant concern due to its association with high rates of disability and mortality. It not only severely affects patients’ quality of life, but also imposes a substantial burden on the healthcare system. In spite of efforts made in clinical practice, treating DFU remains a challenging task. While mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has been extensively studied in treating DFU, the current efficacy of DFU healing using this method is still inadequate. However, in recent years, several MSCs-based drug delivery systems have emerged, which have shown to increase the efficacy of MSC therapy, especially in treating DFU. This review summarized the application of diverse MSCs-based drug delivery systems in treating DFU and suggested potential prospects for the future research.
Elastomer: Fluorocarbon (FKM) Rubber High-Temperature-Fluid Resistant Low Compression Set / 85 to 95 Type A Hardness For Seals in Fuel Systems and Specific Engine Oil Systems
Authors:   AMS CE Elastomers Committee
Published: November 2023

This specification covers a fluorocarbon (FKM) elastomer that can be used to manufacture product in the form of sheet, strip, tubing, extrusions, and molded shapes. For molded rings, compression seals, molded O-ring cord, and molded-in-place gaskets for aeronautical and aerospace applications, use the AMS7259 specification.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OF THE STUDENTS: A STUDY ON A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OF BANGLADESH
Authors: MD. KHURSHED ALAM
Published: November 2023

This article focuses on academic dishonesty among the students of a public university of Bangladesh. The objective of this research is to explore the frequency, reasons, and perceptions about academic dishonesty. Both qualitative and quantitative tools are applied for data collection. For questionnaire survey sample size is 63. Respondents are current students and selected based on random sampling method. Key informant interviews and In-depth interviews are used for qualitative data collection. Findings reveal that during examinations unauthorized facilitation is the most frequent. In assignments copy and paste from internet sources, use others’ works without citation, and reproduce from others’ assignments are frequent. In group presentations absence of group work is frequent. The acts, students do frequently, are perceived as less severe dishonesty. Lack of preparation is the main cause of dishonesty among the students. Moral development, be regular and attentive in study, take preparation properly are the expected roles from the students to stop academic dishonesty. Responsibility and pro-activity, counseling and motivation, ensure proper environment in the examination hall, ensure punishment, and ensure equal justice are the expected roles from teachers. Proper dissemination of university rules, participatory teaching method, creative questioning, action and fieldwork based assignments, course on ethics in education, and development of teacher-teacher collaboration are suggested by the faculty members to control academic dishonesty. Finally, a complete ‘Code of Academic Integrity’ is suggested to control academic dishonesty.
CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS AND ADAPTATION PROGRAM THROUGH COLLECTIVE EFFORT IN SOUTH ASIA
Authors: MAHAMUDUL HASSAN
Published: November 2023

Climate Change has major challenges for the present global phenomenon. Wide spreading this idea produce sense for the global community as well as south Asian Countries. South Asia is a reign which occupies only 5 percentage of world landmass. But More than 1.7 billion populations live in this region. That’s the 20 percent of total world population rise expected 25 percent by 2025. Over the years, south Asian countries strongly face climate-related hazard including cyclone, droughts, flood, extreme temperature growth, storm surges and others Climate related issues. Climate does not follow such nationalistic rule. Therefore, combined eﬀorts are essential to protect such disasters. Regional arrangements or collective effort may face climate change challenges. Though The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has taken some initiatives, more concrete and coordinated actions are necessary to face the calamities of climate change. This paper will examines initiatives of South Asian Countries on climate change issue and tries to recommend what further steps they can adopt in this regard.