bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DEED: A Multimodel Dataset for Dream Emotion Classification
Authors: Zheng Lei , Zhou Di , Zhang Meng , Liu Qiao , Cai Yongchun , Yang Yang , Ma Pengcheng , Wang Xiaoan , Luo Junwen
Published: October 2022

Although the number of research on exploring the brain neural mechanisms has been increasing dramatically, the dream-related aspects - especially dream emotion – are not yet well understood. This status is exacerbated by the lack of sufficient EEG dream data with emotion labels. To accelerate research on decoding the neural mechanisms of dream emotions, we released the Dream Emotion Evaluation Dataset (DEED), which contains multimodel dream-related information. In addition to multiple emotional personal trait assessment questionnaires, the neural data was collected from 38 participants over 82 nights by polysomnography (PSG). After each rapid eye movement (REM) awakening, participants reported their dream contents and affective states. Using the DEED, we implemented the first dream emotion classification algorithms, which are support vector machine (SVM), convolutional neural networks (CNN) and convolutional neural networks (CNN). Meanwhile, power spectral density (PSD), differential entropy (DE), multi-frequency band common spatial pattern (MCSP) is employed for feature extraction. Our results indicated that the combination of MCSP and SVM has the highest accuracy (83.6%). To summarize, the open-source DEED provides valuable data for addressing the neural mechanism of the dream, and several algorithms have verified its credibility in this work. We encourage researchers to use it to investigate the relationship between dreams and neural activities and develop the AI algorithms with biological intelligence.
Alteration of immunoproteasome mRNA in PBMCs of patients with Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Kim Young Eun , NGUYEN HUU DAT , Nguyen Linh Thi Nhat , Kwak In Hee , Lee Yoon Kyoung , ma Hyeo-Il
Published: October 2022

Background
Immunoproteasome, a part of ubiquitin–proteasome system, is involved in protein degradation and immune response. However, the relationship between immunoproteasome and Parkinson’s disease (PD) was not evaluated clearly. We hypothesized that the shift of immunoproteasome attributes to PD due to its role in immune system and protein homeostasis.
Objective
To determine whether immunoproteasome mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells is expressed differently between patients with PD and healthy controls and to test its value as a biomarker of PD
Methods
Blood samples were collected from 19 healthy controls and 40 patients with PD of comparable ages. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated and used to measure by RT-qPCR the mRNA levels of three catalytic subunits of immunoproteasome, namely, PSMB8, PSMB9, and PSMB10.
Results
The levels PSMB9 and PSMB10 mRNA were not different between the PD group and healthy control group, whereas the PSMB8 mRNA in PD group significantly increased. The ratio of PSMB10 and PSMB8 (PSMB10/8) best reflected significant difference between the PD group and healthy control group (p = 0.002). This ratio can discriminate all PD, mild PD (Hoehn and Yahr ≤ 2.5), and drug-naive PD from healthy controls. We found correlation between the PSMB10/8 ratio with the UPDRS total and Part III score in the mild PD subgroup and drug-naive PD subgroups
Conclusion
The expression of PSMB8 mRNA increased in PD, and the PSMB10/8 ratio can differentiate Parkinson’s disease from healthy controls.
Interplay of diruthenium catalyst in controlling enantioselective propargylic substitution reactions with visible light-generated alkyl radicals
Authors: Zhang Yulin , Tanabe Yoshiaki , Kuriyama Shogo , Sakata Ken , Nishibayashi Yoshiaki
Published: October 2022

Transition metal-catalyzed enantioselective free radical substitution reactions have recently attracted attention as convenient and important building tools in synthetic chemistry, although construction of stereogenic carbon centers at the propargylic position of propargylic alcohols by reactions with free radicals remains unchallenged. Here we present a strategy to control enantioselective propargylic substitution reactions with alkyl radicals under photoredox conditions by applying dual photoredox and diruthenium catalytic system, where the photoredox catalyst generates alkyl radicals from 4-alkyl-1,4-dihydropyridines, and the diruthenium core with a chiral ligand traps propargylic alcohols and alkyl radicals to guide enantioselective alkylation at the propargylic position, leading to high yields of propargylic alkylated products containing a quaternary stereogenic carbon center at the propargylic position with a high enantioselectivity.
A Preliminary Assessment of the GSMaP Version 08 Products over Indonesian Maritime Continent against Gauge Data
Authors: Ramadhan Ravidho , Marzuki Marzuki , Yusnaini Helmi , Muharsyah Robi , Tangang Fredolin , Vonnisa Mutya , Harmadi Harmadi
Published: October 2022

This study is a preliminary assessment of the latest version of the Global Satellite Measurement of Precipitation (GSMaP version 08) data which were released in December 2021, for the Indonesian Maritime Continent (IMC), using rain gauge (RG) observations from December 2021 to June 2022.Assessmentswere carried out with 586 rain gauge (RG) stations using a point-to-pixel approach through continuous statistical metrics and contingency table metrics. It was found that the coefficient correlation (CC) of GSMaP version 08 products against RG observation vary from low (CC=0.14-0.29), moderate (CC=0.33-0.45), and good correlation (CC=0.72-0.75), for the hourly, daily, and monthly scales with a tendency to overestimate, indicated by a positive RB. Even though the correlation of hourly datais still low, GSMaP can still capture diurnal patterns in the IMC, as indicated by the compatibility of the estimated peak times for the precipitation amount andfrequency. GSMaP data also managed to observe heavy rainfall, as indicated by the good probability of detection (POD) values ​​for daily data ranging from 0.71 to 0.81. Such a good POD value of daily data is followed by a relatively low false alarm ratio (FAR) (FAR<0.5). GSMaP daily data accuracy also dependson topographic conditions at IMC, especially for GSMaP real-time data. Of all GSMaP version 08 products evaluated, post-real time non-gauge calibrated (GSMaP_MVK) outperformed, followed by post-real time gauge calibrated (GSMaP_Gauge), near-real-time gauge calibrated (GSMaP_NRT_G), near-real time non-gauge callibrated (GSMaP_NRT), real time gauge callibrated (GSMaP_Now_G), and real time non-gauge callibrated (GSMaP_Now). Thus, GSMaP near real-time data has the potential for observing rainfall in IMC with faster latency.
Öğretmenlerin; Okul Müdürlerinin Kaotik Liderlik Rollerine İlişkin Algıları İle Örgütsel Mutluluk Algıları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: DOĞAN Ümit , ASLAN Mahire
Published: October 2022

Bu araştırmada öğretmenlerin; okul müdürlerinin kaotik liderlik rollerine ilişkinalgıları ile örgütsel mutluluk algıları düzeylerinin belirlenerek bu iki kavramarasındaki ilişkinin ortaya çıkarılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma nicel araştırmadesenlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın evreni2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılında Sakarya ilinde devlet okullarında görevli toplam5088 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemi ise evrenden tabakalıörneklem yöntemi ile seçilmiş 59 okulda görev yapan 404 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır.Araştırmada veri toplamak üzere kaotik liderlik ve örgütsel mutluluk ölçekleri ilearaştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen kişisel bilgi formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analiziSPSS 26.0 programı aracılığı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde t-Testi,ANOVA ve Tukey testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada katılımcı olarak yer alanöğretmenlerin, okul yöneticilerinin kaotik liderlik rollerine ilişkin algıları ‘’ÇokKatılıyorum’’ düzeyinde olduğu; öğretmenlerin örgütsel mutluluk algıları ölçeğingenelinde ve Öğretmenlik Mesleği, Yönetici Tutum ve Davranışları, Meslektaşİlişkileri, Çalışma Koşulları ve Sınıf Yönetimi alt boyutlarında ‘’Orta DüzeydeKatılıyorum’’; Pozitif Kişilik alt boyutunda ise ‘’Az Katılıyorum’’ düzeyinde olduğu;kaotik liderlik ile örgütsel mutluluk arasında istatistiksel açıdan pozitif yönde anlamlıve yüksek düzeyde ilişki olduğu bulgulanmıştır
Subject Priorities of Academic Research in Russia and the World: Analysis of Publication Activity Based on SciVal Data
Authors: Konstantinova L. V. , Petrov A. M. , Vorozhikhin V. V. , Iskandaryan R. A. , Mayakov D. M. , Shtykhno D. A.
Published: October 2022

In the situation of global threats and international social and economic pressure on the part of certain countries the development of science becomes very important for Russia and turns into a factor significant both for attaining national goals and effective adaptation to global challenges. In these circumstances the task of making subjects of academic research more acute with due account for national interests and global academic agenda acquires paramount importance. Such methods as qualitative and quantitative analysis, comparison, grouping, ranging and data aggregation were used in the research. The authors on the basis of SciVal data carried out a comparative analysis of subject priorities in academic research in Russian and the world that took into account publication activity indicators, top subject fields and topic clusters, which gave an opportunity to identify specificity of content trends of Russian science in view of global tendencies and find out promising lines of academic research. Sciencemetric tools were widely used for deep and detailed assessment of the most promising trends in academic research.
Digital Economy, Artificial Intellect, Industry 5.0: Today’s Challenges
Authors: Barinova N. V. , Barinov V. R.
Published: October 2022

The present day development of digital economy is closely connected with achievements in the field of artificial intellect. The article analyzes key approaches to investigation of the terms ‘strong artificial intellect’ and ‘weak artificial intellect’ that were introduced to academic literature by different researchers. The principle content of the article deals with problems of artificial intellect in Russian and overseas economy. The authors demonstrate the key lines of using artificial intellect that are necessary for today’s life. These lines include medicine, navigation, agriculture, retail, marketing, linguistics, etc. They provide arguments showing that artificial intellect can lead to a new stage of developing man-machine interaction. However, the overall application of artificial intellect systems and neural nets can be hazardous. The article identifies key threats that could face mankind in case of mass introduction of artificial intellect in all spheres of life. Academic works dealing with this problem were analyzed, Russian and overseas organizations studying potential threats of artificial intellect were named. The principle conclusion shown in the research gives evidence that the scale and degree of using artificial intellect should be limited by legal and moral standards of human life to avoid serious consequences. And finally, conclusions were made about trends of developing artificial intellect and Industry 5.0 in the era of digitalization
lndolocarbazoles as Anti-Cancer Agents
Authors: Prudhomme Michelle
Published: October 2022

Protein kinase C (PKC) is a family of phospholipid-dependent serine/threonine protein kinases that plays a key role in signal transduction. Consequently, PKC controls a large variety of cellular processes such as proliferation and differentiation as well as smooth muscle contraction and secretions. The disruption of these processes would have severe implications for many physiological functions. The twelve known PKC isoenzymes show great variations in their substrate specificity and their distribution among different tissues, indicating their specialised role in certain tissue functions. Altered expression of PKC isoenzymes has been reported in a wide range of diseases.
DNA topoisomerase I is a nuclear enzyme, involved in replication, transcription and recombination, that modifies and regulates the topological state of DNA.
Many microbial metabolites and synthetic compounds possessing an indolocarbazole unit are biologically active products with antitumor properties. Antibiotic indolocarbazoles staurosporine, K-252a, UCN-01 and 02 are known protein kinase C inhibitors while structurally related rebeccamycin and ED-110 are topoisomerase I inhibitors without inhibitory effect against PKC. This review will update efforts made toward the discovery of antitumor indolocarbazoles and their possible mode of action via either PKC or topoisomerase I inhibition. Structure-activity relationship studies in a series of maleamide and maleimide indolocarbazoles bearing or not a sugar moiety linked either to both indole nitrogens such as staurosporine, or to one indole nitrogen such as rebeccamycin, will be reported.
Strength of Lightweight Structural Concrete Acting under Imposed Load
Authors: Okolnikova Galina Erikovna , Al-shaibani Fouad Adnan Noman Abdullah , Saad Lina Abass , Naji Abdullah Abdulrahman saeed , Durutlu Kemal , Chiadighikaobi Paschal Chimeremeze
Published: October 2022

Background:

Expanded polystyrene granules (EPG) can be used as an aggregate for producing lightweight concrete (LWC). EPG was used to make LWC with a density of 1326kg/m3 and 1337kg/m3, while the EPG concrete without fiber had a density of 1320kg/m3. Due to the low strength and brittleness of EPG LWC, the need to improve the properties of this concrete type is necessary.

Objective:

The aim of this paper was to research and investigate possible ways of enhancing the mechanical properties of EPG LWC. Hence, the investigation of this research work focuses on the use of chopped basalt fiber (BF) and steel fiber (SF) separately as dispersed reinforcement in EPG concrete to improve the compressive strength of EPG LWC.

Methods:

A general review from previous researchers on similar research was conducted, and then the experimental method was used to investigate the effect of BF and SF on the compressive strength of EPG LWC. Nine EPG concrete series were produced and tested. Compression testing was used to measure the compressive strength of the concrete sample. The density was determined by mass volume.

Results:

The results show the effect of BF and SF in the EPG concrete. The EPG reinforced with BF obtained its maximum compressive strength when 1.5% BF was incorporated in the EPG concrete and while EPG concrete reinforced with SF obtained its maximum compressive strength when 1% SF was included in the EPG concrete.

Conclusion:

Based on the results, the amount of fiber added to the EPG concrete affects not just the compressive strength but also the concrete density.
Coupling of the Models of Quantum and Classical Realities
Authors: Suprun Sergey P. , Suprun Anatoly P. , Petrenko Victor F.
Published: October 2022

The work by P. Florensky on the extension of geometry from the real region
to a complex one under the metaphor of two non-overlapping worlds, real and
imaginary, is successively analyzed. Assuming that consciousness functions in terms of
a spacetime object-based concept, which actually corresponds to “classical reality”, it is
possible to hypothesize that the unconscious is related to the space of states and
corresponds to a quantum description from a physical standpoint.
Schrödinger's Cat Smile
Authors: Suprun Sergey P. , Suprun Anatoly P. , Petrenko Victor F.
Published: October 2022

The book presents a multidisciplinary analysis of the context of quantum physics experiments and the function of the human mind that makes it possible to demonstrate that an object-based model of reality formed at the level of the unconscious is the basis of our worldview.

The consciousness experiences a ''time flow'' because of the specific features of perception in the form of a model with a sequential fixation of events. Together with the need to relate objects in terms of the model, this generates a space-time representation of the world around us. Acceptance of a mental character of our construct of reality allows for resolution of the problems in quantum physics and its paradoxes, thereby opening the way to an insight into reality.

The presented material is organized in a specific order to facilitate the reader's understanding. First, the fact that if there are no objects in the area of quantum mechanics, then they belong to the corresponding model rather than the reality is proved by case studies of the most discussed and relevant paradoxes of quantum physics. The authors consider a topological variant in constructing an object-based space that describes the physical properties of an object that are the most verified in science and describable with mathematical relations. The functionality of the proposed construct is tested by deriving the ''laws'' of conservation of energy and momentum in a relativistic form.

The book is oriented towards experts in physics and psychology, advanced students, and readers interested in state-of-the-art science and the philosophy connected to it.
Diet, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disorders
Authors: Kesavan M , Manjunathachar HV
Published: October 2022

Diet has been implicated in cardiovascular inflammation and the development of cardiovascular disorders. Several studies have correlated the dietary pattern with cardiovascular disease incidences. Especially high carbohydrate diet consists of refined starches, sugar, and saturated and trans-fatty acids shown to cause vascular inflammation and its related CVDs. To modify or prevent CVD complications, studies have highlighted and recommended a dietary pattern rich in protein and fibers with low carbohydrates. However, the long term effects of these low carbohydrate diets have not been analysed. Further, the diet consumed in Asian countries is rich in spices and they are loaded with antioxidants. Hence, this has to be reviewed thoroughly to conclude on the role of antioxidants in preventing CVDs. Therefore, in this chapter diet-induced inflammation, the role of low carbohydrate and high fat/protein diets in preventing vascular inflammation and their long term effects on health and the usefulness of antioxidants in preventing cardiovascular diseases will be reviewed elaborately.
Ameliorative Potential of Biochanin-A against Dexamethasone Induced Hypertension through Modulation of Relative mRNA and Protein Expressions in Experimental Rats
Authors: Uddandrao V. V. Sathibabu , Sethumathi P. P. , Naidu Parim Brahma , Vadivukkarasi S. , Begum Mustapha Sabana , Saravanan G.
Published: October 2022

In this study, we made an attempt to attenuate the dexamethasone induced hypertension through Biochanin-A (BCA) in experimental rats. Hypertension was induced in male albino Wistar rats by subcutaneous administration of dexamethasone (10μg/kg body weight). The rats were orally treated with BCA (10mg/kg body weight) once daily for 45 days and Nicorandil-treated group (6mg/kg body weight) included for comparison. We evaluated the changes in mean arterial pressure, heart rate, blood pressure, vascular function, oxidative stress markers, and gene expression of histone deacetylases (HDAC)-1, HDAC-2, and HDAC-8. Administration of BCA or Nicorandil showed noteworthy improvement in vascular function in experimental rats. Moreover, aortic eNOS expression was down regulated, and NADPH oxidase subunit p47phox was up regulated in hypertensive rats. The antihypertensive effects of BCA were connected with concomitant downregulation of p47phox expression and upregulation of eNOS expression. Dexamethasone exposure led to increased mRNA expression of HDACs expression in the kidneys and these were restored after BCA administration. In conclusion, our results are, therefore, BCA reduces hypertension in experimental rats and suggests that BCA might be used against the hypertension.
New Age: uma revolução cultural em dois momentos
Authors: Pinto Tiago
Published: October 2022

The New Age emerged in modernity as a result of secularization and the recomposition of esotericism and religion in the West. Chronologically it can be placed in two moments. The first takes place after the Second World War, when the movement was embraced by the younger generations, acquiring public visibility. It became popular through apoc-alyptic and utopian subcultures and contestant countercultures, which created a break with the lifestyles of modernity. The second appears in the late 1970s, when a process of collective recognition of New Age spiritual beliefs and practices as alter-native or deviant began. Since then, the diffusion of the New Age has essentially occurred through indi-vidual DIYs. Although these spiritual practices are often seen as framed in the logic of the capitalist system’s neoliberal market and do not bring some-thing truly new (given that most recover old eso-teric and spiritual practices), they also promote, for the most part, ecological values, the physical and psychological well-being, and a sense of belong-ing to communities of various types, namely digital ones. In this article we conclude on underlining the need to broaden the research on the New Age in Portugal, as a way to bolster scientific knowledge on contemporary practices
An evaluation of e-learning of entrepreneurship course: Learning alternative during Covid-19 pandemic for university students
Authors: Ernawati Ernawati , Dewi Muharika , Rosalina Linda , Ferdian Feri , Andres Fran Serano
Published: October 2022

This research was conducted to present recommendations on the implementation of e-learning courses Entrepreneurship during the Covid-19 pandemic. The evaluation refers to model Kirkpatrick's with Level 1: Satisfaction, Level 2: Learning, Level 3: Behavior, and Level 4: Impact. The research used a quantitative method with data analysis using percentage techniques. The sample was 307 students who had attended Entrepreneurship courses using e-learning. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed via Google form. The results show that the evaluation level 1: student satisfaction in learning, on average of 67% and 33% of the other feeling dissatisfied and less able to accept entrepreneurship learning optimally. Level 2 evaluation: learning outcomes, data cognitive, affective, and psychomotor have an average improvement. Evaluation level 3: there was an average improvement of only 18 points on entrepreneurial behavior. Evaluation level 4: 53% of students respond that e-learning is suitable for sustainable use, 59% give the opinion that e-learning is effective in increasing the ability to be an entrepreneurial, and 52% undertake entrepreneurial activities after participating in e-learning. The recommendation of this study's results is to continue learning by using e-learning by paying attention to process factors and combining it with learning, which refers more to implementing entrepreneurial projects to improve psychomotor competence and entrepreneurial behavior in the future.
School readiness analysis to implement an inclusive education policy: A case study at elementary school
Authors: Safrizal Safrizal , Yulia Resti , Jumiarti Desri
Published: October 2022

This study aims to describe the readiness of elementary schools in one of the sub-districts in Padang City, which includes personnel/teachers, facilities, and infrastructure, and a developmental assessment format for children with unique/inclusive needs. This research uses a descriptive quantitative method. The research subject is the elementary school Principal, which was selected using a simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used was in the form of questions packaged in a Google Form using the Guttman scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that all schools responded well to the call for inclusive education in schools. However, the readiness of human resources, facilities, infrastructure, and several assessment systems are mostly not owned and not yet in schools. It shows that the enthusiasm for implementing inclusive education is practically not ready to be implemented considering the lack of availability of supporting facilities, both in terms of human resources and other supports.
An evaluation of the vocational skill learning program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri of Yogyakarta Special Region
Authors: Andhika Muhammad , Munadi Sudji
Published: October 2022

This study aims to evaluate the vocational skills learning program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) of Yogyakarta Special Region with components that include: (1) learning plans (antecedents); (2) Implementation of learning (transactions); and (3) Learning outcomes (outcomes). This study uses a quantitative approach and a Countenance Stake evaluation model. The evaluation was carried out at MAN 1 Sleman, MAN 2 Bantul, and MAN 2 Kulon Progo from February to June 2020. The data collection instruments in this study used observation sheets, document review sheets, and questionnaires. The validity used is in the form of content validity and construct validity, while for reliability, Cronbach's Alpha and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient were used. The results show that: (1) planning (antecedents) of learning skills in MAN of Yogyakarta Special Region is in a good category with a percentage of 66.21%; (2) the implementation (transaction) of learning, the results using the observation technique reach excellent category (86.11%), and the questionnaire technique is in good category (78.49%). Meanwhile, in the implementation of the learning assessment, both document review and questionnaire techniques obtained good categories (68.35% and 75.05%); (3) the outcomes of students' final semester exams on skills learning in MAN of Yogyakarta Special Region reach 100% of passing the standard of each madrasah.
Teachers’ beliefs about the trends of current physical education
Authors: Nampai Udon , Setiawan Caly , Yeats Jeremy T.
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the beliefs among professionals in the field of physical education in elementary level, more specifically in the context of Thailand. The participants were five exemplary elementary PE teachers. All participants signed informed consent prior to data collection. We used semi-structured interviews  in order to gather information of participants’ beliefs. Each interview lasted approximately 45 minutes. All interviews were audio recorded and later transcribed for analysis. Data collection occurred in two ways: (a) in-depth semi-structured interviews (b) semi-structured follow-up interviews. Data were analyzed using a thematic coding procedure in order to find the significant statements that related to research questions. Results showed three themes constructed from data analysis including trends: (1) to teach foundation of basic skills that moved beyond sport oriented PE, (2) to consider physical education for Health and the integrated physical education, and (3) to perceive limited time to deliver contemporary physical education. We conclude that the beliefs about the trends in physical education has been aligned with the global trends in physical education. These cover topic areas of skill development and health issues with strong emphasis on physical education that serves the best interests of the children. Relevant stakeholders should then ensure that physical education will be delivered according to the interest of today’s children. Future research should seriously focus on this specific area of study, encompassing policy, program, and practice of physical education.
An Assessment Of High School Leavers’ Development of Mathematical Thinking
Authors: Singh Parmjit , Teoh Sian Hoon , Md Nasir Nurul Akmal , Cheong Tau Han , Md Rasid Norsyazwani
Published: October 2022

This descriptive design study evaluated the mathematical thinking attainment level of 649 High School leavers, ages 18 to 19 years, in the context of their preparation for facing the challenges of the tertiary level math curriculum. The findings depict students' low level of mathematical thinking attainment regarding their paucity in critical thinking and a lack of heuristics repertoire as a guide to employing their contextual knowledge in solving fundamental non-routine problems. These findings are a matter of concern as there seems to be a mutual exclusivity between the content learned in school and the ability of students to think mathematically. 
Keywords: Mathematical Thinking; Non-Routine; Problem-Solving; Heuristics
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI8.3907
Driving Distractions Perceptions among Young Drivers in an Urban Area of Shah Alam
Authors: Kamaluddin Noor Azreena , Mohamad Shuhaimi Nur Sabrina , Hashim Wardati , Ishak Siti Zaharah
Published: October 2022

Distracted driving is one of the contributing factors to traffic accidents. This study aimed to identify the causes of driving distractions, evaluate the effects of distractions, and propose recommendations for managing driving distractions among young drivers. Questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS by applying descriptive statistics and odds ratios. Results suggested mobile phone usage, reaching for objects, and alcohol and drug intoxication are the most common causes of driving distractions among young drivers. There is a statistically insignificant effect of any type of distractions on the driving performance of young drivers with regards to traffic violations and road traffic accident involvement.
Keywords: Distraction; Young Drivers; Safety; Distracted Driving
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI8.3908
Variations throughout Malay Wedding 'Pelamin' Decorations
Authors: Halidi Muhammad Ashraff , Samin Mohd Azhar , Legino Rafeah
Published: October 2022

Malaysia is known for having a variety of cultural values. The usage of "pelamin" decorations is well-known in Malay weddings in Malaysia. The roots of design and layout are examined in the context of culture and visual art in this study. The point is that this concept originated from the royal throne, o which has been embraced to depict the concept of the "raja sehari" (bridegroom) during wedding ceremonies. In Malaysia, the consequence of cultural exchange is also a factor in the professional decoration's renewal results. This study aims to figure out how Malay wedding decorations are designed and what cultural influences they have. It also examines the viability of traditional and modern Malay wedding decorations.
Keywords: Influence; Malay Traditional Design; Malay Wedding; Malay Decoration
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI8.3924
Luminescence of colloidal quantum points Ag-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-S/SiO-=SUB=-2-=/SUB=-, decorated by small nanoparticles Au
Authors: Grevtseva I. G.  , Ovchinnikov O. V.  , Smirnov M. S.  , Kondratenko T. S.  , Perepelitsa A. S.  , Hussein A. M. H.
Published: October 2022

Ten-fold increase in quantum yield of defect luminescence was found in area 750 nm with simultaneuous growth of its attenuation from 4 to 200 ns, caused by decoration of quantum point (QP) Ag2S/SiO2 (5.0±1.5 nm) surface with nanoparticles (NP) Au (2.0±0.5 nm). Based on analysis of luminescence kinetics at 77 and 300 K the conclusion was drawn on non-specific manifestation of plasmon-exiton interaction caused by polarization effects from NP Au at properties of small traps that participate in generation of defect luminescence kinetics of QP Ag2S/SiO2. Keywords: IR luminescence; luminescence attenuation kinetics; quantum points, plasmon nanoparticles, plasmon-exiton interaction.
Quality control of pine needles extracts (PNE) by using electroanalytical methods
Authors: Sefer Jasmin , Keran Husejin , Ahmetović Melisa , Šestan Indira , Junuzović Halid , Zenunović Amir , Čanić Asmira
Published: October 2022

pH represents the concentration of free H+ in pine needles extracts (PNE) and is therefore an important initial parameter in quality control. Electrical conductivity and pH of samples of fresh and stored for 20 days of PNE with black cumin oil and olive oil had values of 0.00 due to the encapsulation of water molecules, pH and electrical conduction was not possible. The pH of the other samples was in a weakly acidic environment because the pH of natural pine needles is 3.8. Electrical conductivity values in all samples except pine needle extract and honey increased during storage. By monitoring the parameters of pH and electrical conductivity in the quality control of PNE, it gives us a significant insight into the physical state of the phases and the way of storage.
Application of papaya leaf extract (Carica papaya L.) as a natural insecticide on the larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito vector of dengue fever
Authors: Komansilan Alfrits , L S Taulu Marthy
Published: October 2022

The toxicity of the ethanol extract of papaya leaves (Carica papaya L.) on the mortality of the Aedes aegypti mosquito as a vector of dengue hemorrhagic fever. The aim of the study was to determine differences in the concentration of ethanol extract of papaya leaves (Carica papaya L.) on the mortality of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the most effective concentration (LC50) for 24 hours of treatment. The study used a completely randomized design with 5 extract treatments, namely: 10 ppm; 50 ppm; 100 ppm; 500 ppm and 1000 ppm and 1 control group with 3 replications. The results of the study were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance. and continued with the BNT test at a significance level of 0.05. To determine the most effective concentration of papaya leaf extract in killing the larvae of Ae. aegypti used Probit Analysis (Finney Method) with Minitab 17 software.The results showed that increasing the concentration of ethanol extract of papaya leaves (Carica papaya L.) would increase the number of test larvae mortality. Based on the results of the probit analysis test, the most effective concentration to kill 50% of Aedes aegipti mosquito larvae was 413.906 ppm (LC50 = 413.906 ppm). Ethanol extract of papaya leaves (Carica papaya L.) has the potential to be developed as a natural insecticide for the Aedes aegypti mosquito vector of dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Espacios sociales en una región agraria del norte de Chiapas (siglos XIX-XXI)
Authors: Toledo Tello Sonia
Published: October 2022

La tierra, cuyo valor económico, social y simbólico se elabora históricamente en medio de relaciones de poder, ha sido la trama sobre la cual la autora ha explorado lazos que los habitantes de Simojovel y Huitiupán han entablado entre sí con diversos agentes sociales. Así, más que la historia agraria, el centro de atención del estudio está en el análisis de la configuración de los espacios sociales en esta región del norte de Chiapas, desde el siglo XIX hasta principios del actual.
Assess the Knowledge on Obesity among Women Residing in Urban Areas at Chennai
Authors: P Meena , Nath Francis , David F. J.
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Introduction: Obesity is a complex condition, one with serious social and psychological dimensions, that affects virtually all age and socio-economic groups and threatens to overwhelm both developed and developing countries. As in developed societies, the risk for obesity in developing countries is also strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle, which are changing dramatically as a result of the economic and nutrition transition. Obesity is a key risk factor in the natural history of non-communicable diseases like hypertension.
Design and Analysis of a New Image Encryption Algorithm using Hyperchaotic System and Tent Map
Authors: Vegesna Girish Varma , RamaDevi K.
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Users transfer millions of images every day in the era of information technology. Serious issues could arise if the information included in these photographs is open to unauthorised usage. There are numerous methods for protecting images. One of the most successful and well-known methods is digital image encryption. Confusion and diffusion are the two main phases of an encryption algorithm. This paper proposes a new image encryption technique that uses a hyperchaotic system and a tent chaotic map. With the help of random numbers produced by the 6D hyperchaotic system, the original image gets confused. A tent chaotic map is then used to create a key to diffuse the permuted image. Security analysis and time complexity are used to evaluate the suggested image encryption method's effectiveness. The security is tested using entropy, correlation coefficient, differential attacks, histograms, keyspace, sensitivity, noise, and data cut attacks. Additionally, the outcomes are compared using various encryption methods. The proposed method achieves a high level of security
Frecuencia de hiponatremia posoperatoria en pacientes sometidos a cirugía mayor en un centro de tercer nivel
Authors: Solis Jose Gabriel , Flores Padilla Guillermo , Paniagua Sierra José Ramón
Published: October 2022

Contexto: la hiponatremia posoperatoria es una complicación frecuente que se encuentra hasta en el 4?% de los pacientes sometidos a cirugía y que además es un factor independiente de mortalidad intrahospitalaria. Hasta ahora, los estudios se enfocan en las primeras horas posteriores a la cirugía, existiendo poca literatura que abarque hasta el periodo posoperatorio tardío.
Objetivo: evaluar la frecuencia y las características de hiponatremia en la primera semana posoperatoria.
Metodología: se incluyeron pacientes sometidos a cirugía mayor durante un periodo de 18 meses. Se determinó el nivel de sodio a las 24 horas, al tercer, quinto y séptimo día del procedimiento. Se clasificó de acuerdo con el tipo de cirugía realizada y se documentó la presencia de datos clínicos y desenlaces de los pacientes.
Resultados: 280 pacientes fueron estudiados, de los cuales 20 (7,1?%) desarrollaron hiponatremia durante el primer día posoperatorio, 34 (12,1?%) en el tercero, 30 (10,7?%) en el quinto día y 31 (11?%) en el séptimo día. En el primer día posoperatorio, los pacientes sometidos a cirugías urológicas y gastrointestinales desarrollaron hiponatremia con mayor frecuencia. Ninguno de los pacientes desarrolló complicaciones graves y no hubo relación entre la edad, el género o el tipo de soluciones y el desarrollo de hiponatremia.
Conclusiones: la hiponatremia es una complicación frecuente de varios tipos de procedimientos quirúrgicos que puede desarrollarse en los primeros siete días posoperatorios.
Tutores para la retención escolar
Authors: Marta Quiroga Lobos
Published: October 2022

Este estudio tiene por objetivo indagar en los desafíos y oportunidades que enfren- tan los tutores pedagógicos para la retención escolar (TPRE). Aquéllos dicen relación con vincularse con los establecimientos educacionales y realizar tutorías personalizadas a estu- diantes en riesgo de abandono escolar. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa, interpretativa- descriptiva. Los datos se recolectaron en tres grupos focales. Se concluye que la vinculación es un proceso que transita desde “visita a socio estratégico”. Para ello se requiere conocer la cultura escolar, abandonar las etiquetas de los tutorados y pasar de diálogos y reflexiones informales a formales basados en evidencia. Finalmente, se pone en cuestión si los TPRE deben ser contratados por la universidad o por el sostenedor. En el primer caso, esto podría ayudar a focalizar sus energías y tiempo en el acompañamiento y, en el segundo, ayudaría a la institucionalización, con el riesgo de resignificarlo con otras tareas de la organización.
MODERNIZAÇÃO AGRÍCOLA NOS MUNICÍPIOS DA REGIÃO DO MATOPIBA
Authors: Batista Maria Larissa Bezerra , Alves Janaína Da Silva , Alves Christiane Luci Bezerra , Andre Diego De Maria
Published: October 2022

A modernização agrícola pode ser entendida como a reestruturação na base técnica da categoria, isto é, na crescente utilização de matérias-primas e métodos de produção modernos, a exemplo dos fertilizantes e corretivos do solo, como também na intensificação do uso de maquinários. O MATOPIBA é uma região formada pelos municípios fronteiriços dos estados do Maranhão (MA), Tocantins (TO), Piauí (PI) e Bahia (BA). A mesma é apontada, na literatura, como a última fronteira agrícola do país. A problemática desse trabalho diz respeito à necessidade de entender como ocorreu a modernização agrícola dessa região. Com base nisso, o objetivo dessa pesquisa é estudar o processo de modernização agrícola no MATOPIBA. Para isso, a metodologia empregada consiste na aplicação da Análise Fatorial (AF). Os resultados encontrados indicaram a presença de sete fatores, que, conjuntamente, explicam 81,84% da variância total dos dados originais, nomeados, respectivamente, de intensivo em capitalização da atividade agrícola, intensivo em exploração do fator terra, intensivo em máquinas e implementos agrícolas tradicionais, intensivo em relação capital-trabalho e práticas extensionistas, intensivo em utilização de agrotóxicos na atividade agrícola, intensivo em tecnologia por terra explorada, e intensivo em capitalização em relação a mão de obra e aspecto de infraestrutura. Além disso, 58,16% dos municípios estão classificados no grau baixo de modernização agrícola. Portanto, é possível concluir que a região, como um todo, ainda não pode ser considerada como possuindo uma agricultura altamente mecanizada, tendo em vista que não existe a utilização de forma acentuada de instrumentos e insumos modernos nos estabelecimentos agropecuários.
PROBABILIDADE DE CONTAMINAÇÃO DO CORONAVÍRUS: EFEITO DO USO DE MÁSCARAS SOBRE A CONTAMINAÇÃO NO SETOR DE SERVIÇOS
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Monteiro da , Travassos Wilian Barbosa , Bastos Luciana Aparecida
Published: October 2022

Desde o surgimento do SARS-Cov-2 o mundo se viu em uma pandemia que mudou sua realidade social, econômica e sanitária, motivo pelo qual órgãos de saúde estabeleceram medidas com o propósito de diminuir a expansão da contaminação. Uma medida amplamente defendida foi o uso de máscaras, por bloquear gotículas em momentos de contato entra contaminados e não contaminados. Diante disso, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar se as máscaras reduziram a probabilidade de contaminação do coronavírus entre trabalhadores do setor de serviços nas regiões brasileiras. O setor é importante para economia nacional e sofreu de forma mais intensa as medidas restritivas adotadas, quando comparado aos demais setores. Os dados utilizados foram obtidos na Pesquisa Nacional de Amostra Domiciliar Covid (PNAD) e a metodologia utilizada foi a razão de chances para o Brasil e suas regiões. Dentre os principais resultados, observou-se que, para o caso brasileiro, o uso de máscaras reduziu em 55,17% as chances do indivíduo ser contaminado, sendo que no sul e sudeste a redução dessa probabilidade de contaminação foi ainda maior em 77,39% e 72,46%, respectivamente. De forma geral, a pesquisa indica que, de fato, a utilização das máscaras teve um efeito preventivo para os trabalhadores com grande exposição a contaminação.
Wellness in the Time of COVID:
Authors: Grace Aaron , Brennan Julie , Buck Katherine , Cronholm Peter F. , Fazio Lindsay , Kulshreshtha Ambar , Ricker Mari , Romain Amy , Ross Valerie , Schneiderhan Jill , Penwell-Waines Lauren
Published: October 2022

Background and Objectives: Residency program directors (PDs) are tasked with supporting resident well-being, and a 2018-2019 CERA survey found PDs to be generally satisfied with residency wellness curricula. However, less is known about graduate medical education wellness programming following the unprecedented social and public health stressors of 2020. This study aimed to evaluate PDs’ satisfaction with wellness programming and perceived changes in wellness program implementation in the context of these factors.
Methods: An online survey was administered by CERA to the program directors of all ACGME-accredited, US-based family medicine residencies. The survey replicated a 2018 CERA survey and assessed PDs’ satisfaction with the wellness curriculum and which wellness curricular elements were currently implemented in the residency.
Results: The survey was completed by 263 PDs (42% response rate). There was no difference in total number of wellness curricular elements reported in programs in 2021 (M=9.85) vs 2018 (M=9.57; P=.377). Compared to the 2018 survey, PDs reported increased assessment of resident burnout (P=.02), increased scheduled time for personal needs (P=.002), but decreased scheduled time for interpersonal connection (P=.017). Most PDs reported increased emphasis on wellness and the same or increased access to wellness resources compared to 2018 χ2 indicated no significant difference in PD satisfaction with wellness programming between the two years (P=.84).
Conclusions: Despite significant social and public health challenges to curriculum delivery, family medicine PDs did not perceive significant reductions in wellness programming, and in fact reported increases in some specific curricular elements and an overall increased emphasis on well-being. Future studies should explore the factors that facilitate and impede the implementation of wellness programming.
Disparities and Inequities in US Health Care:
Authors: Geyman John P.
Published: October 2022

Disparities and inequities based on ethnic and racial differences have been a part of health care in America from the time of its founding. These disparities have persisted through recurrent efforts to reform our health care system. This article brings historical perspective to what has become a systemic part of US health care; examines the extent of disparities today as they impact access, quality, and outcomes of care; and considers what can be done within our polarized political environment to eliminate them. It is hoped that this can help to spark dialogue within our discipline on these matters of critical importance. A single-payer national health insurance program, whereby all Americans can access affordable care based on medical need instead of ability to pay, can help to move our current nonsystem toward health equity. This change can bring improved health care to all Americans with simplified administration, cost containment, and less bureaucracy. It can be financed through a progressive tax system whereby 95% of Americans pay less than they do now and receive more in return.
The past is never dead. It’s not even past.1—William Faulkner