bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neglected cervical meningocele in an adult: illustrative case
Authors: Rahimizadeh Abolfazl , Ahmadi Seyed Ali , Mohammadi Moghadam Ali , Rahimizadeh Shaghayegh , Williamson Walter , Amirzadeh Mahan , Hajaliloo Sami Sam
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

Posterior cervical meningoceles are rare in adults because most are surgically excised early in life. Such meningoceles in adults are mostly presented as a cystic mass and their presentation as a solid mass is very rare.

OBSERVATIONS

An asymptomatic adult with cervical meningocele presented as a congenital midline skin covered solid mass in the posterior aspect of the neck is presented. Neuroradiological surveys showed attachment of the mass to intradural spinal cord. With diagnosis of a cervical meningocele, after excision of the solid sac, the stalk extending from the core of the mass to the dura was isolated. This was followed by intradural spinal cord detethering. The mass was compatible with rudimentary meningocele in pathology.

LESSONS

Neglected cervical meningocele is quite rare in adults. Surgical removal of the mass in adults is usually for cosmetic reasons rather than neurological impairment. However, surgical removal of the mass without intradural cord detethering is not sufficient. In such cases, late onset quadriparesis may be appear due to the spinal cord tethering scenario.
GREEN APPROACH FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2-ARYL-1, 3-BENZOXAZOLE DERIVATIVES BY USING Amla Fruit EXTRACT
Authors: M. Bagwan Shahabaj , Farooqui Mazahar , Pathan Mohd Arif , Patil Satish M , Asif Mohamad
Published: June 2023

One pot, rapid and green preparation of 2-aryl-1,3-benzoxazole and their derivatives via the reaction of o-amino phenol and substituted aryl aldehydes by using amla fruit extract at room temperature or under microwave radiation. Amla fruit extract is a biocatalyst associated with low-cost, inexpensive, non-volatile, and environmentally friendly. The prepared catalyst shows many chemical, phytochemical, and anti-oxidant constituents, which are unfavorable to increase the acidic contents of water extract. The noteworthy benefits of this process are simple, easy methodology, an excellent yield of product, minimum time of reaction, ease of separation, easy work, and green catalyst. The prepared compound where characterized by analytical or spectroscopic techniques such as FT-IR (infrared) spectrum, H1-NMR, C13-NMR, and LC-MS (Mass) analysis.
POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS TO INCREASE OIL RECOVERY
Authors: Issa A.B , Beisenbayev O.K , Akhmedov U.K , Smailov B.M , Yessirkepova M.M , Kydyraliyeva A.Sh , Artykova Zh. K
Published: June 2023

The issues of synthesis of the study of the physicochemical properties of the modified polyacrylamide in the presence of gossypol resin and formalin are considered in this work. This polymer composite is supposed to be used for enhanced oil recovery. It was established that the synthesized polymer reagent has fairly satisfactory stability at high (over 200°C) temperatures and formation water salinity. the prospect of increasing oil recovery through the use of a polymer composition is aimed at solving the problem of maximizing oil recovery from wells. These studies are aimed at solving the problems facing oil production and treatment companies.
Gynura procumbens NANOENCAPSULATION: A NOVEL PROMISING APPROACH TO COMBAT DENGUE INFECTION
Authors: Pramudya Wardana Andika , Siti Aminah Nanik , Novi Kristanti Alfinda , Manuhara Y. Sri Wulan , Zakki Fahm Mochamad , Hari Sucipto Teguh , Ikhlas Abdjan Muhammad , Indriani
Published: June 2023

Nanoencapsulation of G. procumbens with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is intended to increase anti-dengue activity and prevent its bioactive deterioration. The particle size of Ga-NPs was 161.00 ± 2.17 nm with a PDI value of 0.33 ± 0.02 while the particle size of Gp-NPs was 136.33 ± 0.47 nm with a PDI value of 0.34 ± 0.01. Those indicated both Ga-NPs and Gp-NPs had a homogeneous particle size distribution. Moreover, both nanocapsules showed stability at 30-100oC but were less stable at high pH and salt concentrations. Ga-NPs have a %LE (96.236 ± 1.156%) higher than the %LE of Gp-NPs (95.567 ± 0.334 %), but release of Gp-NPs is better than Ga-NPs. G. procumbens extract, Ga-NPs, and Gp-NPs exhibited anti-dengue activity with IC50 values of 11.22, 7.67, and 12.75 µg/mL, respectively. However, Ga-NPs and Gp-NPs are more potent because they have higher SI values with low cytotoxicity (CC50) compared to G. procumbens extract. Herein, nanoencapsulation of G. procumbens is proved to increase bioavailability and controlled release and allow precision targeting of bioactive compounds to enhance bioactivity activity.
FINDING OF POSITIVE ATTRIBUTING VALUES FROM A MEAT-DERIVED FOOD OF NORTHEAST INDIA, SATHU
Authors: R. Yumkhaibam  , K. Lhouvum
Published: June 2023

Fermented meat and meat-derived products are rich in significant microorganisms, along with their by-products, which provide quality, safety, and desired prophylaxis functions with them. This itself lends to a naturally good nutritional heritage and is considered an emerging biomarker product. Exploring their positive attributes may contribute prophylactic properties towards health care and profit to the food and feed industries. Our main objectives are to identify native potential bacteria in the regional indigenous meat-derived fermented food, Sathu. Besides, the study of their positive attributing properties of antibiotic sensitivity, anti-microbial, and cytotoxicity effects on the food using biological molecular methods is also necessary. Our findings from the 16S-rDNA sequencing method identified Lactobacillus brevis (KJR2) as the predominant microbial community followed by Bacillus australimaris (KJRc8). Phenotypic characterization revealed both the isolates possess the ability to exist in the harsh environment of gastric conditions. The two isolates were also susceptible to antibiotics, with more sensitivity towards ampicillin, penicillin, streptomycin, and neomycin. Confer of resistance to Penicillin was found to strain, KJR2. The two strains also revealed antagonistic effects against B.subtilis, E.faecalis, and E. coli. Moreover, the food showed cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines, when studied as a part of human efficacy.
MODEL OF A CHAOTIC ULTRA-WIDEBAND INFORMATION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, SLOBODIAN Maksym
Published: June 2023

Distributer measuring systems, consisting of interconnected wireless sensor nodes with autonomous supply, have plenty of applications in different areas of engineering end technology. Therefore, wireless sensor network design and optimization is a vital problem in informational technologies and computer engineering. Regardless of particular application and architecture, a wireless sensor network consists of several small sensor nodes somehow distributed in an area of inspection. Such a design ensures a distributed parameter measuring, according to which, each node performs preprocessing procedures for the data, which are to be aggregated by a so-called sink node and sent via other networks, e.g., wired or wireless local area network. For healthcare solutions, it is important to ensure a stable connection with the network and server back-end to provide a high-level analysis based on predicting methods of machine learning algorithms. This paper describes an application of an ultra-wideband communication model based on chaos synchronization as a low-power and efficient alternative solution for building wireless sensor networks. Thus, using chaotic signals as information carriers in wireless communication has several advantages, including a wide smooth spectrum, high information capability, cybersecurity, and low power consumption. The synchronization problem is one of the most vital tasks to be solved to design a chaos application for ultra-wide-band communication. Being well-studied for periodic signals, modern synchronization theory contains plenty of solutions for classical telecommunication and radio engineering systems, however, it is not developed enough for chaotic systems. Hence, a one-directional dissipative synchronization between two Chen systems is studied in the first section. The second section is devoted to the computer simulation of the model, described in the previous section. All the models built and the simulations performed have been done using MATLAB/Simulink software. The negative impact of channel noise and inequality of system parameters is considered. The possible way how to improve technical characteristics is also provided. Proposed models are to be used to design and develop low-cost wireless sensor networks for multi-channel healthcare solutions.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES IN THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL LIBRARY OF LVIV POLYTECHNIC TO ENSURE USER CONVENIENCE AND EFFICIENCY
Authors: SOKIL MARIIA , ZVORSKYI ANDRII ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2023

The paper explores the impact of electronic services on library users. The paper highlights the importance of implementing electronic services in libraries, which allows users to conveniently and efficiently obtain the necessary information and services. The article presents the results of studies that confirm that electronic services enable users to quickly and efficiently find the required information, access electronic resources, order documents, and other library services. The authors also draw attention to the need to prepare users to use electronic library services and to develop a culture of electronic communication among library staff. The article concludes that using electronic services in libraries allows users to have quick and convenient access to the necessary information and services, increasing the library’s efficiency and user satisfaction.
VR/AR TECHNOLOGIES FOR E-LEARNING
Authors: YUSKOVYCH-ZHUKOVSKA VALENTINA , YASINSKIIY ANDRIY , LOTIUK YURII , SOLOVEІ LIUDMYLA ,   Academician Stepan Demianchuk International University of Economics and Humanities, Rivne
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the latest information technologies, the process of virtualization of the world educational space and the introduction of virtual and augmented reality technologies into the educational process of higher education institutions. The relationship between the real and virtual educational environment is identified and characterized. Mastery of modern information and communication technologies (ICT) is a prerequisite for a digital society. Modern students are a network generation for which the electronic way of receiving educational information is a component of their life. ICT has become their usual everyday tool, and e-learning gives them access to global educational resources and improves the quality of the educational process as a whole. In e-education, all educational content is presented only in electronic form. A feature of the development of higher education is the use of the latest advances in ICT and the emergence of a new environment – virtual, which transforms the traditional system of higher education into electronic. In many countries around the world, e-learning has become an integral part of modern education. Ukrainian higher education institutions are also moving towards e-learning as one that aims to acquire in-depth professional competencies and knowledge. Virtual reality technologies challenge researchers to increase access to the practical application of these technologies in solving professional problems. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the feasibility of using the latest digital technologies, namely virtual reality technologies in the educational process of the higher education system of Ukraine. The article uses methods of application of the latest digital technologies, namely virtual reality technologies in the educational process of the higher education system of Ukraine. The main feature of the digital space is its unique opportunities for communication, self-expression and self-determination. The Internet activity of higher education students is accompanied by a number of motives, goals, needs, attitudes, phenomena, knowledge associated with this new environment. There are many useful applications and interesting educational channels through which you can learn something new.
RESEARCH OF STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MEAT AS AN OBJECT OF PROCESSING IN MEAT COMMINUTOR
Authors: YAREMCHENKO OLEKSANDR , PUKACH PETRO ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2023

This paper proposes the use of micro mimics, small facial muscle movements that are difficult to detect with the naked eye, for the assessment of psychological states using artificial intelligence. The aim of the research is to develop and improve methods for the analysis of micro mimics to accurately recognize emotions and psychological states of individuals. In this study, we conducted an experimental investigation of the proposed method using video recordings of individuals in various emotional states. Additionally, our approach has several advantages over previous methods in micro mimics analysis. For instance, our method does not rely on manual annotation, which is time-consuming and prone to human error. Instead, our approach uses an automated process that is more efficient and consistent. In comparison with the previous studies, the proposed method has several advantages, including real-time analysis of micro mimics, the capability to handle large-scale datasets, and the ability to analyze complex facial expressions. Moreover, the proposed method overcomes the limitations of traditional machine learning algorithms, which are less effective in capturing the temporal dependencies in video data. Overall, the proposed method has demonstrated promising results in micro mimics analysis and provides a solid foundation for future research in the field of emotional AI. In conclusion, the results of our experiment and their comparison with the results of previous research demonstrate the effectiveness and applicability of our proposed method in analyzing micro mimics for assessing the psychological state using deep learning algorithms. This study contributes to the field of emotional AI and opens up new opportunities for the assessment of psychological states using micro mimics. The results of this study could be useful in a variety of applications, including mental health, human-computer interaction, and social robotics.
Narrativa Transmedia para guiar cursos virtuales
Authors: Uribe Hernández Alfonso , Ospina Ospina Daniel Humberto
Published: June 2023

La situación de la pandemia que se presentó a finales de la segunda década del siglo XXI, el crecimiento de programas en modalidad virtual y la deserción en este mismo tipo de educación por razones relacionadas con los factores metodológicos, hacen necesario reflexionar y generar apuestas pedagógicas y didácticas innovadoras. Las tres categorías que sustentan el proyecto son: educación en modalidad virtual, narrativas transmedia y aprendizaje significativo. El objetivo de este ejercicio es reconocer las características de un curso virtual, guiado por narrativas transmedia, que fomente el aprendizaje significativo. Para esto, se diseñó un curso virtual cuya temática central fue el reciclaje, se virtualizó en la plataforma Edmodo y estuvo activo durante 15 días con una unidad de trabajo de 16 personas que participaron y finalizaron todo el proceso. Esta investigación educativa se fundamentó en el paradigma mixto y empleó el estudio de caso como metodología de investigación, ya que en ella interesaba reconocer la particularidad y la complejidad de las posibles relaciones expuestas, utilizando el análisis de contenido y la observación natural. Se pudo concluir que las narrativas transmedia, desarrolladas como un proceso integral que se dispersa sistemáticamente a través de múltiples canales de distribución, con el fin de crear una experiencia de entretenimiento unificada y coordinada que utiliza el relato como eje articulador, permiten evidenciar un aprendizaje significativo a través de expansiones transmedia construidas en un entorno virtual.
La influencia de la virtualidad en el aprendizaje de la lengua inglesa
Authors: Torres Benítez Gloria Yaneth , Toro Zapata Jhon Wilmar
Published: June 2023

El presente ejercicio investigativo pretendió determinar la influencia de la virtualidad en el aprendizaje de la lengua inglesa en los estudiantes de sexto y séptimo grado de la Institución Educativa Pablo Sexto, del Municipio de Dosquebradas, que, bajo un enfoque cualitativo con diseño fenomenológico, comienza a partir del camino que otros han recorrido, recogiendo las experiencias que respecto al tema otros investigadores, tanto a nivel local como nacional e internacional, aportan a la propuesta para enriquecer el proceso. Esta propuesta tuvo como objetivo averiguar los sentires emocionales y comportamentales de los estudiantes en el proceso de aprendizaje del inglés como lengua extranjera, a través de estrategias virtuales. De manera particular, abordó los conceptos concernientes al desarrollo humano y sus influencias, la virtualidad y el contexto de la enseñanza del inglés. Define una ruta a seguir desde lo cualitativo y obtener la información de los estudiantes mediante entrevista semiestructurada para establecer las impresiones emocionales, las estrategias y las expectativas del aprendizaje del idioma inglés mediante la virtualidad. Dado todo esto, se concluye que, en lo que respecta a las emociones, estas pueden variar según los intereses y las expectativas de los estudiantes, ya que podrían ser guiadas por factores objetivos o subjetivos. Otras, se refieren a las expectativas que la virtualidad crea en cada uno, que se puede esperar de este proceso como herramienta efectiva para la adquisición de la lengua inglesa. Asimismo, las estrategias que favorecen el aprendizaje y un proceso exitoso en estos tiempos de pandemia y no presencialidad. Todos estos elementos determinan la influencia de la virtualidad para llevar a cabo el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del inglés, que acercan aún más al estudiante al idioma e incrementan la motivación.
"Facebook" como herramienta educativa para fortalecer los procesos de lectura y escritura
Authors: Jaramillo Grajales Natalia Andrea , Marín Oviedo Carolina , Ospina Mondragón Willmar
Published: June 2023

En el aula de clase se deben promover prácticas que permitan la búsqueda de respuestas e inquietudes que existen en el contexto cotidiano. Esto trae consigo la necesidad de educar a los estudiantes —desde edades tempranas— en habilidades como la escritura y la lectura; sin embargo, en la educación tradicional existe, en apariencia, poca coherencia con el desenvolvimiento del estudiante en el mundo real, sino que se crean prácticas de lectura y escritura internas que, como consecuencia, limitan la interpretación auténtica del texto. Por lo tanto, se requiere, con urgencia, hacer de estos procesos experiencias que conecten a los educandos con su realidad.Esta investigación se llevó a cabo con el fin de fortalecer los procesos de lectura y escritura, particularmente, la comprensión lectora y las competencias ortográficas. Se buscó desarrollar, en los estudiantes del grado quinto de la Institución Educativa Byron Gaviria (Pereira-Risaralda), habilidades que lograran demostrar resultados significativos al intervenir la red social de ""Facebook"", teniendo en cuenta que su uso tiene como propósito expresarse de manera espontánea y, en muchas ocasiones, creativa. Además, fue una fuente generadora de espacios virtuales en los que se compartieron vivencias con sus compañeros; asimismo, se dio paso a la interacción con la familia (creando un concepto de corresponsabilidad), lo cual generó empatía y mayor interés en los estudiantes para ser partícipes de dicho proceso.La metodología utilizada fue de enfoque cualitativo, trabajada a partir de la ejecución de un pretest y un postest, y de la utilización de una estrategia de aprendizaje mediada por un muro en un grupo de "Facebook". Esta estrategia fue pensada para aplicarse en cualquier área del conocimiento, en pro del desempeño de los estudiantes. Así, se crearon prácticas dentro del aula virtual que despertaron en los alumnos un placer por la lectura y la escritura. Se concluyó que las evidencias de mejoras se reflejaron durante el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la competencia sintáctica y de comprensión lectora, mediante actividades en las que analizaron, interpretaron, propusieron, argumentaron y reflexionaron sobre diversas temáticas integradas a su cotidianidad, gustos e intereses particulares.
Crono-Espacios en la Obra de Rem Koolhaas.
Authors: Haddadi Zambrano Salvador
Published: June 2023

Los edificios híbridos son aquellos capaces de contener múltiples programas, que se relacionan entre sí de manera sinérgica. Esto implica que en los edificios híbridos pueden producirse diferentes cambios asincrónicos que no perturben el funcionamiento eficiente del conjunto. El sistema de movilidad, el sistema de zonas comunes y el conjunto de unidades de uso específico son los tipos crono-espaciales que configuran el grado de hibridación de un edificio. Mediante el análisis diacrónico de parte de la obra de Rem Koolhaas, se va a evidenciar la importancia de la disposición de los crono-espacios respecto a la capacidad de adaptación al cambio y transformación de la arquitectura híbrida; así como las principales técnicas de proyecto en la obra de Koolhaas que permiten implementar los crono-espacios.
Constellation
Authors: Delgado Orusco Eduardo , Escudero López Elena
Published: June 2023

Adyacente al flanco sur del Museo Kimbell en Fort Worth (Texas, EEUU) se encuentra una instalación del escultor y diseñador Isamu Noguchi. La obra, promovida por el mismo artista entre 1980 y 1983, es un homenaje póstumo al arquitecto del edificio, su amigo y antiguo colaborador Louis I. Kahn.
Esta obra ha sido relativamente poco estudiada, ofreciendo sin embargo algunas claves del trabajo de su autor, de su relación con Kahn y aún de la disciplina en la que coincidieron, la arquitectura del paisaje.
Coincidiendo con el cincuenta aniversario de la inauguración del museo (4 de octubre de 2022) este artículo pretende una aproximación a la instalación, de nombre Constellation, a sus orígenes –próximo y remoto– y a su definición material, todo ello con vistas a su valoración en el contexto de la obra de Noguchi, cuyas relaciones con la arquitectura todavía pueden ser exploradas con mayor profundidad.
Hilos invisibles
Authors: Pantaleón Panaro Carlos
Published: June 2023

Este trabajo indaga sobre la forma arquitectónica en relación a la percepción visual y al sentido que sugiere la obra en un nivel especial de su apariencia, aquel que ostenta una levedad inusitada, una estática que desafía la gravedad, como si las masas pendiesen de hilos invisibles. Obras cuya apariencia de levedad no se sustenta en el uso de materiales livianos que suprimen los contrastes entre luces y sombras y crean espacios de luminosidad uniforme, sino en materiales pesados y opacos, pétreos y terrosos que generan fuertes contrastes de claroscuro en los que se basa, paradójicamente, la sensación de levedad que transmiten y parecen poseer.
presencia invisibilizada
Authors: García-Asenjo David
Published: June 2023

Los arquitectos que estudiaron el programa de la vivienda social desarrollaron al mismo tiempo una interesante producción de vivienda unifamiliar experimental. Estas casas contaban con una zona de servicio que facilitaba la vida de sus usuarios. En los estudios sobre la tipología no se han considerado las características físicas de estos lugares de trabajo comparados con las viviendas que se proyectaban para el conjunto de la clase trabajadora. Las tareas domésticas han sido una labor invisibilizada tanto en la configuración física de las viviendas, que buscaba ocultar su presencia, como en el relato de las mujeres que las realizaban en condiciones precarias. Se estudian la casa Carvajal y la casa Huarte para mostrar las posibles contradicciones en el trabajo de sus autores al compararlas con su acercamiento a la vivienda social.
Nuevas formas de ocupación del mar
Authors: Cueto Mondejar Daniel , Castellano Pulido Francisco Javier
Published: June 2023

Las energías renovables marinas, de reciente implantación, proponen modelos de organización espacial que se derivan de las mismas estrategias que se han extendido en tierra firme por multitud de territorios. La singularidad del medio marino, en cambio, induce al establecimiento de relaciones entre las infraestructuras energéticas y el paisaje que deben ser estudiadas de forma específica. A través del estudio de referencias, propuestas y estrategias de implantación, podemos identificar cuatro temas principales de reflexión: infraestructura-red, patrones espaciales, percepción y visibilidad y arquitecturas marinas. A partir de una mirada transversal y multidisciplinar podemos repensar el ordenamiento marítimo, la integración en el paisaje marino y la relación sociocultural tierra-mar de manera que pueda ser enriquecido el proyecto global de la infraestructura energética marina y, como consecuencia, la forma de abordar la ocupación del espacio marítimo en las próximas décadas.
recorrido como estrategia de intervención proyectual en Paisajes Patrimoniales
Authors: Lázaro San José Laura María
Published: June 2023

La singularidad es inherente a cada paisaje patrimonial. Ello obliga a generar proyectos de intervención arquitectónica responsables, que no entiendan de transferencias directas ni de inmediatez proyectual. Sin embargo, lejos de pretender sistematizar teorías de metodologías de actuación en paisajes patrimoniales, sí es posible establecer conceptos recurrentemente empleados en ellas, como la idea de recorrido, que se identifica con herramientas de proyecto reconocibles y contrastadamente extrapolables en diferentes realidades patrimoniales. A pesar de la heterogeneidad de los paisajes a tratar, se ha realizado un compendio de operaciones reales en paisajes patrimoniales, con casuísticas y necesidades muy diferentes que, planteados de forma sintética, persiguen mostrar múltiples acepciones conceptuales del recorrido en la estrategia de intervención proyectual.
Encadenados sistematizados
Authors: Feliz Ricoy Sálvora
Published: June 2023

A raíz de la gran escasez residencial que aflora en Reino Unido después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, un nuevo sistema constructivo facilitará la expansión de un tipo arquitectónico caracterizado por su conformación mediante bloques en galería conectados a través de puentes, a modo de prolongación de sus niveles elevados. El habitar en las calles en el aire irrumpe en el panorama residencial como la solución del futuro, capaz de aunar las dinámicas vivenciales de la ciudad-jardín con la alta densidad. Sin embargo, diversos problemas constructivos, proyectuales y demográficos propiciarán el colapso de la cohabitación de estos encadenados sistematizados, lo que conllevará su demolición temprana o su inmersión en procesos de rehabilitación complejos. Su mayor virtud se convertirá, con el paso del tiempo, en su máxima fragilidad.
The Effect of Carbonated Drinks on Blood Glucose Levels in Mice (Mus musculus)
Authors: Panjaitan Ruqiah Ganda Putri , Dahlia Dahlia , Wahyuni Eko Sri
Published: June 2023

The habit of people who live in cities and villages likes instant smells, for example, consuming soft drinks. One of the soft drinks popular in the community is carbonated drinks. This study aims to determine the effect of carbonated drinks on blood glucose levels of mice. This study used 21 male mice Balb C strain aged 2-3 months, which was divided into 3 groups, namely K1 given aquadest dose of 0.86 ml / 20 g body weight. K2 is given a carbonated drink dose of 0.43 ml / 20 g body weight. K3 was given a carbonated drink dose of 0.86 ml / 20 g body weight. All treatments were given for 14 days. The average increase in blood glucose levels of mice in KI, K2, and K3 were 16.71 mg / dl, 11.63 mg / dl, and 67.59, respectively (P<0.05). The results of the study showed that there was an increase in blood glucose levels in all treatments. However, the highest increase in blood glucose levels is in K3 (67.59 mg / dl). From the results of the study, it was concluded that carbonated drinks can affect blood glucose levels in mice, but this increase is still within normal limits.
Apis Mellifera Animal Study in a Role Perspective Using the Bibliometrix Tools (SLNA Method Application)
Authors: Hizqiyah Ida Yayu Nurul , Armansyah Putra  , Meili Yanti  , Unayah  , Mia Nurkanti  , Nia Nurdiani
Published: June 2023

There is no research on the study of Apis mellifera using bibliometrix tools. This study aims to determine the results of the study of Apis mellifera in a role perspective using Bibliometrix Tools. This study uses an approach that uses the Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA) method assisted by bibliometrix tools in the form of four applications OpenRefine, VOSviewer, Bibliometrix, and Tableau Public. The data source used is the Scopus database. This study uses a confirmability test. Journals that publish many articles about Apis mellifera include Apidologie, Insects, and Scientific Reports. Authors who publish a lot of articles about Apis mellifera include Neumann P number 32, Chen Y and Le Conte Y number 20. The years that published a lot of articles about Apis mellifera are 2021 and 2020. The theme network consists of 5 clusters the farther the distance between topics it means that people rarely research about the topic/theme. Apis mellifera is the dominant pollinating insect that helps in the process of pollinating many plants such as blueberries and other roles, namely as medicine, from propolis to honey bee cocoons. Meanwhile, the detrimental role caused by Apis mellifera honey bees and other pollinating insects is as a vector of diseases that causes the carrying of bad bacteria that can attack plants which of course will reduce production yields.
The Influence of Biodiversity Teaching Materials Based on Ethnobiological Studies on Students' Scientific Reasoning
Authors: Hamidah Idah , Lesy Luzyawati  , Rani Suryani
Published: June 2023

The scientific reasoning of students at MA Negeri 1 Indramayu is in the moderate category. Biodiversity teaching materials based on ethnobiological studies have never been applied. This study aims to determine the influence of biodiversity teaching materials based on ethnobiological studies on the scientific reasoning of students at MA Negeri 1 Indramayu. The research method used, that is, quantitative. The design of this study, namely true experimental design with the type of posttest only control design. The population of this study, namely class X MA Negeri 1 Indramayu students consisting of 3 classes with a sample of class X MIPA 1 totaling 30 students as an experimental group and class X MIPA 3 totaling 29 students as a control group. The sampling technique uses cluster random sampling. The instruments used are in the form of tests and questionnaires. Data analysis using normality test, homogeneity test, t-test and likert scale. The results showed that the average scientific reasoning of the experimental group students was higher compared to the control group. Based on the hypothesis test value (thitung = 3.392 > ttabel 2.2002) so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, that is to say, there is a significant influence of biodiversity teaching materials based on ethnobiological studies on the scientific reasoning of students in MA Negeri 1 Indramayu. Students' scientific reasoning is in the high category with a percentage of 66.72%.
Experimental investigation on the application of concrete produced with limestone and dolomitic limestone aggregates in building constructions
Authors: Solak Adem
Published: June 2023

Concrete, which is frequently used in the production process of buildings; It is made by mixing cement, water, aggregate and additives in appropriate amounts. It is important that the physical, chemical, mineralogical and especially mechanical properties of the concrete are at the desired level in terms of strength and durability of the built structures. In this direction, the selection of aggregates, which are an important part of the concrete mix, is one of the important factors affecting the concrete properties. The use of limestone and dolomitic rocks, which are rocks of sedimentary origin, in the selection of aggregates, strengthens the adhesion of aggregates with cement and improves the properties of the concrete mixture. In this study, it was aimed to identify and classify the rocks in the Western Anatolian region of Turkey and to investigate the suitability of their use as aggregates in concrete. In this context, when the physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of the rock samples taken from the field area were examined, it was understood that the rock samples were limestone and dolomitic limestone samples. In order to compare the performance of concrete mixtures prepared using limestone and dolomitic limestone aggregates, a total of 18 concrete samples were prepared, including limestone crushed aggregate, dolomitic limestone, and limestone and dolomitic limestone aggregates used together. At the end of the 7 and 28 days curing period, the concrete compressive strengths of the prepared samples with the intention of being used as concrete in building structures were tested and compared.
Utilization of Welding Electrode Waste To Purify Biogas From Hydrogen Sulfide Impurities
Authors: Kristiawan Timotius Anggit , Wibowo Andryana Dwiandara , Setiyawan Trio , Apriandi Nanang
Published: June 2023

Abstract— The biogas desulphurization process has a crucial role in the widespread use of biogas due to the toxic and corrosive nature of the element hydrogen sulfide on equipment. This study investigated the potential use of waste welding electrodes as a biogas purification medium. Variables in the form of feed biogas flow rates of 1, 2, and 3 liters/minute were studied for their effects. As a result, the most optimum performance was obtained in the test with a feed biogas flow rate of 1 liter/minute, with an average reduction percentage of hydrogen sulfide content in the biogas of 27.12%.
The Cultural Monuments of the Italians in Rhodes and Their Use Today
Authors: Manola Maria , Tsatalbassoglou Anna-Irini , Geronymou Kleopatra
Published: June 2023

The island of Rhodes forms an exceptionally popular destination, which hosts thousands of visitors every year. Its natural beauty, together with its rich local history, have contributed to that, as it has been a landmark of many historical events. Great is the contribution of the Italian buildings in Rhodes’ current image and function, which were constructed under the Italian occupation of the island during 1912-1948. The present paper is referring to the significance of the Italian monuments in Rhodes. Through a historical retrospection that has to do with the construction of the Italian buildings and the people who contributed to it, this paper focuses on a quantitative research through questionnaires and statistical analysis of the data regarding the review of the current condition of those monuments in Rhodes, as well as a presentation of the touristic interest on them. The assignment is enhanced with photographic depiction and subtitling of the monuments in their current state.
A Compartmental Model of Animal Behavior
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Dass Saharsh
Published: June 2023

Animal behavior is integral to fitness and arises from complex interactions between internal and external factors. An understanding of how external environmental factors drive animal behavior is important for understanding the way organisms adapt to environmental perturbations such as climate change. Glaucous-winged gulls (Larus glaucescens) at Protection Island, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington display a variety of behaviors on the colony during the breeding season. The most common gull behaviors are sleeping, preening, and resting. I used a system of four differential equations to predict numbers of sleeping, preening, and resting gulls on the colony as a function of seven environmental factors: hour of day, tide height, solar elevation, heat index, humidity, wind speed on the colony, and wind speed over open water. The model explained 65%, 51%, 44% and 32% of the variability in colony attendance, sleep, preen, and rest dynamics, respectively. Similarly, model validation on an independent data set predicted 70%, 64%, 60% and 47% of the variability in colony attendance, sleep, preen and rest dynamics, respectively. Key words: Animal behavior, environmental factors, glaucous-winged gulls, colony attendance, sleeping, preening, resting, differential equation model.
Evaluating Mutagenicity of Burned Arginine-based Heterocyclic Amines and Anti-mutagenicity Effect of Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Alva Rayford
Published: June 2023

From the unexpected finding that cooked grains and meat substitutes elicit a mutagenic response in Salmonella typhimurium TA98, our work has been aimed at deconstructing this finding via a survey of heated binary amino acid combinations, involving arginine, a plant-based amino acid. secondly, our work has looked towards sing phytochemical extracts from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs to inhibit the mutagenic activity of heterocyclic amines (main culprit for mutagenicity in meat). Two fractions from the burned products of arginine and phenylalanine (RF-HCA-06 and -07) were statistically significant inducers of mutagenesis; Scutellaria barbata and Oldenlandia diffusa, both separately and together, were statistically significant inhibitors of PhIP-induced mutagenesis. Further fractionaton of the compounds and herbal extracts may lead to the discovery of the compound(s) responsible for inducing or inhibiting mutagenicity, respectively.
Critical Amino Acids for the Folding of Carboxypeptidase O
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, LaTour Donn
Published: June 2023

Enzymes must fold properly to function. For carboxypeptidases, a prodomain usually assists in this process. However, carboxypeptisdase O (CPO) can fold without one. We hypothesized that this prodigious ability could arise from an amino acid whose fortunate positioning stabilizes its neighbors during folding. We identified four unique, conserved amino acids and mutated them to their equivalent counterpart in CPA, a cousin of CPO, which requires a prodomain. We expressed the mutated genes in mammalian cells and checked for expression by western blotting. Our results indicate that three of four mutations were not expressed, hinting at the possible importance of these sites in the folding of CPO.
Synthesis of Oxygenated Boronic Acid Substituted a-Cyanostilbenes For Use as Antibacterial
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Kim Yewon
Published: June 2023

Stilbenes are naturally occurring compounds that have exhibited antibacterial activity, although the biological effect of various stilbenes differs for Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains of bacteria. In prior research, cyanostilbenes have shown slight antibacterial activity (Brownlee, et al. 1943). This project aims to explore whether hybrid oxygenated a-cyanostilbenes possessing a boronic acid pharmacophore exhibits significant antibacterial activity (Das et al. 2013). The biological activity against Staphylocococcus aureus (Gram-positive) and Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) was tested using the Kirby-Bauer text. No inhibition of E. coli growth was shown while S. aureus was partially inhibited.
Prosocial Effects of Perspective-Taking Through LEGO Play
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Tagalog Carlyle
Published: June 2023

This study examined the claims in the LEGO Six Bricks Booklet regarding perspective-taking outcomes related to prosocial behaviors intended to benefit another (The LEGO Foundation, 2015; Dunfield, 2014). In helping situations, trait kindness also predicts prosocial behaviors (Lefevor et al., 2017). Sixty-eight subjects were randomly assigned to one of three conditions that varied perspective-taking. We conducted one-way ANOVAs with Bonferroni-Holm post-hoc tests to compare performances on the prosocial measure in the three conditions. The results showed no significant difference between means of the prosocial behaviors in each condition. Kindness levels also demonstrated no significant difference within each experimental group. It is unclear whether the LEGO task Back to Back or our measure of prosocial behavior significantly activate the perspective-taking needed to measure prosocial outcomes. Future research needs to improve the sensitivity of the prosocial tools and measurements to better examine the effects of LEGO tasks.
Religious Liberty and Conflict
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Fults Daniel
Published: June 2023

Since the inception of the United States, religious freedom has been something that Americans have held with the highest reverence. In fact, it is no coincidence that the First Amendment of the Constitution begins "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . ." In our nation, with a plurality of faiths and opinions, it is almost inevitable that conflict would occur between the secular society and the faith of an individual. In America, such disputes are argued in the courts. Precedents are set and laws are interpreted not in the church sanctuary, but in the halls of legislative assemblies and courtrooms. The conflict is never settled, but the various arguments of conflicting parties evolve over time. The purpose of this research is to help inform the discourse of religious liberty by charting both legal arguments and public opinion in their evolution over time.
Exploring Soil Texture Effects on Mustard Seed Meal Suppression of the Weed Velvetleaf
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Harning DahEun
Published: June 2023

The use of mustard seed meal (MSM) as a biofumigant in managing weeds in agricultural settings has been well documented. Previous work with MSM has shown that soils with a higher sand content were better at weed suppression than soils with lower amounts of sand. It was hypothesized that the elevated sand content created more air space for volatile inhibitory compounds to diffuse and inhibit seed germination and growth. Although initial results from bioassays systematically testing the comparison of 5 differing levels of sand showed support for this hypothesis, further testing with micron-sized glass beads showed that loss of airspace did not reduce the effectiveness of MSM in suppressing velvetleaf.
The Psychometric Properties of Iranian Children's Participation Assessment Scale for Iranian Children With Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Authors:   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran., Dabiri Golchin Minoo , Mirzaie Hooshang ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran, Hosseini Seyed Ali ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran., Pishyareh Ebrahim ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran., Bakhshi Enayatollah ,   Department of Biostatistics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran.
Published: June 2023

Objectives: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly common in children and can continue lifelong. Looking at children's participation in detail is excessively important since it affects their quality of life (QoL). The Iranian children's participation assessment scale is a questionnaire that determines children's participation and is primarily built for children with cerebral palsy. This study aims to estimate the psychometric properties of this questionnaire for children with ADHD. Methods: The content validity was estimated using the Lawshe method with 8 occupational therapy experts (5 with a PhD and 3 with a MA degree with at least 5 years of experience). Test-retest reliability was done using an intraclass correlation class (ICC) in a two-week interval among 30 children with ADHD. Results: Regarding content validity, CVI was found to be 1 for all items, and CVR values were between 0.75 and 1 for all items. Regarding reliability, the ICC result was 1 for all the items. Discussion: No item was omitted in the validity part, and all items showed good reliability. The test is valid and reliable for children with ADHD.
The Development and Standardization of an Indian Positive Body Image Scale: An Exploratory Research
Authors:   Department of Psychology, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, India., Jain Pankaj , Kumar Tiwari Gyanesh ,   Department of Psychology, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, India.
Published: June 2023

Background: Body image is an integral component of the self-concept that significantly shapes human functioning and people’s life outcomes. Although negative body image is well-studied, there is little research on positive body image. This study examined the basic characteristics of positive body image to standardize a scale for it. Methods: We used an exploratory research design, a variant of mixed methods design. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, 17 men and 18 women aged 21 to 30 years were selected according to the screening criteria based on the results of the body mass index and the Body Appreciation Scale. The semi-structured interviews were conducted, followed by their verbatim description of developing themes and basic descriptions of positive body image. The second phase involved 507 participants (268 males and 239 females) aged 20 to 35 years, who were administered the newly developed positive body image scale and general health and quality of life measures for validation. Results: Several theoretically sound and practically relevant positive body image characteristics were identified. The main themes identified in the first phase were a phenomenon with complex facets, connected to the self, social realities, life outcomes, health practices, and social relevance. The second phase led to developing a new 24-item positive body image scale that included two components: body appreciation and body effectiveness. It had desirable psychometric properties. Test-retest reliability showed significant levels, while correlation coefficients of the derived measure with general health and quality of life demonstrated its validity. Conclusion: A positive body image is a multifaceted construct associated with self-enhancement, health, life success, and relationships. A psychometrically appropriate measure of positive body image was standardized. The study results can have implications for health research and practice.