bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Green Synthesis Ca-MgO Nanosorbent for the Uptake of Cobalt Ions from Aqueous Media
Authors: Al-Awaji Noha , Boukriba Moufida , Idriss Hajo , Ben Aissa Mohamed Ali , Bououdina Mohamed , Modwi Abueliz
Published: December 2022

Ca-doped magnesium oxide nanosorbent has been prepared by sol-gel in the presence of gum arabic extract and assessed for the removal of cobalt ions (Co (II)) from aqueous media. X-ray diffraction analysis indicates the formation of MgO and CaO composites with a mean crystallite size of 6 nm having a large surface area of 50 m2/g. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy observations reveal spherical-shaped particles at the nanoscale around 20 nm. Besides, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared analyses manifest the existence of functional groups, which will facilitate the adsorption of metal ions. The adsorption capability of the CaO-MgO nanosorbent achieved 469.5 mg/g for Co (II) ions under optimum operating conditions. Furthermore, the experimental data elucidate that the adsorption process is primarily diffusion-based and that both intraparticle and boundary layer diffusion appear to play a key role in the rate-controlling step. The findings of this study highlight the remediation of contaminated water by cobalt ions by CaO-MgO nanostructure and can be extended to other metal ions and organic pollutants.
Basic Concepts, Problems and Developmental Trends of Modern Sociolinguistics Contained in “Sotsiolinhvistychnyĭ Kompendium (The Sociolinguistic Compendium)”, Edited by Helena Krasowska, Oleksiy Sukhomlynov, and Petro Sygeda (Kyiv: Talkom, 2020. pp. 336)
Authors: Pelekhata Olena
Published: December 2022

This review presents the work of an international team of researchers devoted to a thorough description of the problems of modern sociolinguistics. The developmental stages and basic concepts of sociolinguistics are analysed, and the trends and methods of modern sociolinguistic researches are presented. The mutual influences of language and society are demonstrated and the legal status of the state language in Ukraine is analysed.
Hate Speech in Ukrainian Media Discourse
Authors: Monakhova Tetiana , Tuluzakova Olga
Published: December 2022

The article deals with the problem of hate speech in the legal, cognitive, and linguistic fields and presents an analysis of the different views and interpretations of this problem in academia. The terms “hate speech" and “hostile language" are semantically delimited in the Ukrainian language as non-identical. Specific examples are given of the use of hate speech from the Ukrainian press and online media. The article proposes criteria for value judgments which do not represent hate speech. Statements about national and racial characteristics and identity are considered. The article proposes a specific algorithm for the implementation of linguistic expertise regarding the detection of hate speech.
Sexual dysfunction in female and male patients undergoing chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Yazıcı Raziye , Yeksan Mehdi
Published: December 2022

Background:

To prolong survival and to provide a better quality of life (QoL) are two aims at the forefront in the care of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. In this study we aimed to determine frequency of sexual dysfunction (SD) and influencing factors in PD patients.

Methods:

Of the 201 patients, 114 under 65 years and on chronic ambulatory PD for at least 3 months were enrolled. Forty-nine females and 65 males completed the study. Survey forms were applied using face-to-face interview method. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used to assess SD in women; International Index for Erectile Function (IIEF) was used to assess erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. All patients completed SF-36 and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) forms.

Results:

While SD was evident in 89.8% of female patients (FSFI score:10.4 ± 9.7), ED was present in 87.7% of males (IIEF score:13.8 ± 7.9). Depression rates were 65.3% and 49.2% in female and male patients, respectively. BDI scores were 21.6 ± 10.4 and 17.1 ± 9.5; physical component scores, 52.6 ± 20.4 and 55.2 ± 20.2; mental component scores, 45.2 ± 19.8 and 49.9 ± 22, in female and male patients, respectively. FSFI was correlated with age (β = −0.53 p < 0.001) and BDI score (β = −0.23 p = 0.04), ( R2 = 0.64). ED showed correlation with age (β = −0.36 p < 0.001), BDI score (β = −0.57 p < 0.001), and hemoglobin level (β = 0.26 p = 0.003), ( R2 = 0.74).

Conclusion:

SD, often overlooked and not discussed by both patients and physicians, is encountered relatively frequently among PD patients. Left not discussed and untreated SD may adversely affect QoL.
Limits on using the clock drawing test as a measure to evaluate patients with neurological disorders
Authors: Heyrani Raheleh , Sarabi-Jamab Atiye , Grafman Jordan , Asadi Nesa , Soltani Sarvenaz , Mirfazeli Fatemeh Sadat , Almasi-Dooghaei Mostafa , Shariat Seyed Vahid , Jahanbakhshi Amin , Khoeini Tara , Joghataei Mohammad Taghi
Published: December 2022

Background

The Clock Drawing Test (CDT) is used as a quick-to-conduct test for the diagnosis of dementia and a screening tool for cognitive impairments in neurological disorders. However, the association between the pattern of CDT impairments and the location of brain lesions has been controversial. We examined whether there is an association between the CDT scores and the location of brain lesions using the two available scoring systems.

Method

One hundred five patients with brain lesions identified by CT scanning were recruited for this study. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) battery including the CDT were administered to all partcipants. To score the CDT, we used a qualitative scoring system devised by Rouleau et al. (1992). For the quantitative scoring system, we adapted the algorithm method used by Mendes-Santos et al. (2015) based on an earlier study by Sunderland et al. (1989). For analyses, a machine learning algorithm was used.

Results

Remarkably, 30% of the patients were not detected by the CDT. Quantitative and qualitative errors were categorized into different clusters. The classification algorithm did not differentiate the patients with traumatic brain injury ‘TBI’ from non-TBI, or the laterality of the lesion. In addition, the classification accuracy for identifying patients with specific lobe lesions was low, except for the parietal lobe with an accuracy of 63%.

Conclusion

The CDT is not an accurate tool for detecting focal brain lesions. While the CDT still is beneficial for use with patients suspected of having a neurodegenerative disorder, it should be cautiously used with patients with focal neurological disorders.
Country- and app-level factors affecting the adoption and evaluation of COVID-19 mobile apps
Authors: Wu Yi , Ye Qianying , Shen Fei , Zhang Zhian , Jiang Crystal Li
Published: December 2022

Background

Countries across the globe have released many COVID-19 mobile apps. However, there is a lack of systematic empirical investigation into the factors affecting the adoption and evaluation of COVID-related apps. This study explores what factors at the country level and the app levels would influence the adoption and evaluation of COVID-19 apps.

Methods

We collected data on 267 COVID-19 apps in App Store and Google Play. The number of installs, ratings, reviews and rating scores were used as indicators of adoption and evaluation. Country-level predictors include the number of infected cases and the political system (i.e., democratic vs. non-democratic). App-level predictors include developer (i.e., government vs. non-government) and functions. Four app functions were coded for analysis: providing health information, contact tracing, home monitoring, and consultation. Negative binomial regression and OLS (Ordinary Least Square) regression were used to analyze the data.

Results

Our analyses show that apps developed by countries with more infected cases (B = 0.079, CI (Confidence Interval) = 0.000, 0.158; P = .049) and by non-governmental institutions (B=-0.369, CI=-0.653, -0.083; P = .01) received more positive rating scores. Apps with home monitoring function received lower rating scores (B=-0.550, CI=-0.971, -0.129; P = .01). Regarding adoption, apps developed by governments were more likely to be installed (IRR (Incident Rate Ratio) = 8.156, CI = 3.389, 19.626; P < .001), to be rated (IRR = 26.036, CI = 7.331, 92.468; P < .001), and to receive user comments (IRR = 12.080, CI = 3.954, 37.568; p < .001). Apps with functions of contact tracing or consultation were more likely to be installed (IRR = 4.533, CI = 2.072, 9.918; p < .001; IRR = 4.885, CI = 1.970, 12.111; p < .001), to be rated (IRR = 11.634, CI = 3.486, 38.827; p < .001; IRR = 17.194, CI = 5.309, 55.680; p < .001), and to receive user comments (IRR = 5.688, CI = 2.052, 5.770; p < .001; IRR = 16.718, CI = 5.363, 52.113; p < .001). Apps with home monitoring functions were less likely to be rated (IRR = 0.206, CI = 0.047, 0.896; P = .04) but more likely to receive user comments (IRR = 3.874, CI = 1.044, 14.349; P = .04). Further analysis shows that apps developed in democratic countries (OR (Odd Ratio) = 3.650, CI = 1.238, 10.758; P = .02) or by governments (OR = 7.987, CI = 4.106, 15.534, P < .001) were more likely to include the function of contact tracing.

Conclusion

This study systematically investigates factors affecting the adoption and evaluation of COVID-19 apps. Evidence shows that government-developed apps and the inclusion of contact tracing and consultation app functions strongly predict app adoption.
Dual medial and anterior approach for excision of extraosseous synovial hip osteochondroma: a case report
Authors: Issa Mohamad , Naja Ahmad , Sultanem Serge , Elias Charbel , Saghieh Said
Published: December 2022

Background

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors occurring near the end of long bones. In this case report, we demonstrate the successful treatment of a proximal femoral osteochondroma in a pediatric patient excised through a dual medial and anterior approach with no hip dislocation.

Case presentation

We present the case of a white Arab 14-year-old boy with chronic hip pain and inability to ambulate. He failed conservative treatment and was referred to us after X-rays revealed two osseous masses. He was diagnosed with an intra-articular hip osteochondroma confirmed on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scan. He was treated surgically with excision using two incisions: Smith-Petersen approach and Ferguson approach.

Conclusion

This case presents the successful resection of a symptomatic pediatric proximal femoral osteochondroma, using dual medial and anterior approaches without the need for hip dislocation. This was optimal for both the safety and accessibility of this unusual condition.
Analysis of sag mill machine performance using overall equipment effectiveness and failure model and effects analysis method
Authors: Fuadiya Sinta Luluk , Widjajati Endang Pudji
Published: December 2022

The mining company uses a variety of grinding machines to process minerals, whereas the most common type of machine is the Semi-Autogenous Grinding SAG Mill machine. This machine is employed for the mining process of hard rock as raw material into gold, copper, and silver. However, the SAG Mill machines are often broken, even suddenly not working, with an average loss time of 97.30 hours which impacts a decrease in efficiency and production quality of up to 40%. It can cause losses that do not reach the production target. This research aims to measure the effectiveness of the SAG Mill machine and determine the failure using the OEE and FMEA methods. The results showed that the SAG Mill machine is still under standardized based on the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM), which is 85%. The FMEA method and RPN value apply to analyze downtime losses, and idling is the loss that highly affects the effectiveness of SAG Mill machines. Recommendations for the company are to increase the number of equipment that aims to prolong the machine's age and accelerate production. This research contributes to another solution to help maintenance managers by measuring the effectiveness and determining the failure of the SAG Mill machine
The Computation of Stiff and Elastic Features of Structures with Time Domain Analysis
Authors: Kara Fuat
Published: December 2022

Hydroelasticity of marine structures with and without forward speed is studied directly using time dependent Boundary Integral Equation Method with Neumann-Kelvin linearisation where the potential is considered as the impulsive velocity potential. The exciting and radiation hydrodynamic parameters are predicted in time with transient wave Green function whilst the structural analysis is solved with Euler-Bernoulli beam method at which modeshapes are defined analytically. The modal analysis is used to approximate the hydroelasticbehaviour of the floating systems through fully coupling of the structural and hydrodynamic analyses. As it is expected, it is found with numerical experience that the effects of the rigid body modes are greater than elastic modes in the case of stiff structures. The predicted numerical results of the present in-house computational tool ITU-WAVE are compared with experimental results for validation purposes and show the acceptable agreements.
Phytochemical Profiles, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic cell lines activity of Passiflora caerulea L.
Authors: Sindhura Lakku , Bobby Md. Nazneen
Published: December 2022

Passiflora caerulea L. (blue passion flower) is a member of the genus Passiflora, which contains over 500 species and is popular worldwide for its diverse medicinal properties. Qualitative phytochemical screening was carried out for the methanolic extract of the plant leaves and the tests revealed that the plant contains a wide range of medicinally important secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, cyanogenic compounds, phenolic compounds and glycosyl flavonoids. Among a host of organic solvents which were used for extraction, the methanolic extract was particularly found to possess high concentrations of carbohydrates, glycosides, free amino acids, glycosides, fats and alkaloids. Also, flavonoids, phytosterols, saponins, tannins and other phenolic compounds were present at lower levels in the methanolic extract. We tested the antioxidant potential of the P. caerulea methanolic leaf extract and discovered that it possessed nitric oxide scavenging activity of close to 80% w.r.t at 100 μg/mL against ascorbic acid control (100%). In the ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging assays, the extract (100 μg/mL) possessed antioxidant potential of 72.3% and 70%, respectively, w.r.t ascorbic acid control taken at 100 μg/mL. The plant powder was assessed quantitatively for presence of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, ascorbic acid, tannins and flavonoids and the concentrations of these compounds were found to be 14.26 mg/g, , respectively. MTT assay results showed that the crude methanolic extract of the plant possessed appreciable activity against breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. Although the IC50 values of the extract against MCF-7 cells were much lesser comparatively w.r.t control doxorubicin, the crude extract possessed considerable activity against MCF-7 cells when compared to the standard drug, doxorubicin. These results necessitate deeper investigations into the pharmacological and therapeutic usefulness of purified compounds from P. caerulea. Though P. incarnata is the most widely studied species in the Passiflora genus, P. caerulea is relatively poorly studied. This paper shows the phytochemical composition and biological activities of P. caerulea.
Effect of Antidiabetic Drugs on Blood Coagulation in Diabetic Patients
Authors: Dua Mansha , Sajja Suguna , S Seeresha , Priyambada Supriya
Published: December 2022

Background-Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrine disorder. Prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) are basic haematological indices to screen the coagulation status. Due to persistent hyperglycemia, glycation of proteins involved in clotting mechanism takes place which reduces their availability, thus affecting the clotting capacity. Method- An analytical observational study was conducted on 180 subjects by measuring their PT and aPTT, to observe the effect of antidiabetic drugs on blood coagulation and to compare these indices between treated and untreated diabetics. Results- A significant elevation of PT and aPTT in untreated diabetics when compared to controls was seen (PT (p<0.001); aPTT (p<0.05)). The effect of antidiabetic drugs showed normal mean values of PT and aPTT in treated group (p>0.05). Conclusion- the study revealed that significant elevation of PT and aPTT in untreated DM than non diabetic controls may be interpreted as tendency to bleed while effect of anti diabetic drugs shows normal mean values of PT and aPTT in treated group. This suggests that antidiabetic drugs either in combination or monotherapy may normalize PT and aPTT by reducing glycation of hemoglobin. Therefore, routine examinations of PT and aPTT are important to assess coagulation impairment in diabetes mellitus so as to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Non-destructive Detection of an Invasive Drywood Termite, Cryptotermes brevis (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae), in Timber
Authors: McDonald Janet , Fitzgerald Christopher , Hassan Babar , Morrell Jeffrey
Published: December 2022

Reliable drywood termite detection in structures is challenging but is critical for effective management. A microwave-based non-destructive method was evaluated for detecting termite activity. This study evaluated factors affecting the ability of this device to reliably detect Cryptotermes brevis in timber. The device displayed a high probability of successfully detecting C. brevis in naturally infested boards. The system detected termites 97% of the time when used at the highest sensitivity level, while producing few false positives. The number of termites did not affect detection ability, and detectable signals were produced even when a single termite was present. Detection success decreased with both increasing wood density and testing perpendicular to the grain in abrupt transition timber species. The device detected termites to a maximum depth of 45 mm in southern pine (Pinus spp.), but sensitivity declined with increased wood density with the detection limit declining to only 20 mm in denser Tasmanian oak (Eucalyptus spp). The device could only detect termites in samples with densities between 392 to 511 kg/m3 in 38 mm thick radiata pine samples. The results support the ability of microwaves to reliably detect C. brevis in timber.
Occurrence of Gregarines (Protozoa: Apicomplexa) in the Neotropical Soldierless Ruptitermes spp. (Isoptera, Termitidae, Apicotermitinae)
Authors: Janei Vanelize , Costa-Leonardo Ana Maria
Published: December 2022

This is the first record of gregarine infection in the worker midgut of the Neotropical termites Ruptitermes pitan and Ruptitermes reconditus. Gregarines have already been described in the gut and hemocoel in workers of other termite species, and although these protozoa are not able to kill these insects, they may affect their fitness. In the present study, gregarines were only observed in the gut lumen or linked to the midgut wall of termite workers. Histological sections of the worker midgut of Ruptitermes spp. showed three phases of the gregarine life cycle with the same individual worker displayed up to 4 gamonts and 2 trophozoites.
Testicular Leiomyoma: Report of a Rare Case
Authors: Sujata Singh  , Sarika More
Published: December 2022

Leiomyomas are benign tumours that can arise from any organ containing smooth muscle cells. They are commonly seen in the uterus but can also be found in other sites like the renal pelvis, bladder, spermatic cord, epididymis, prostate, scrotum and glans penis. Testis-associated leiomyomas are extremely rare. We present a case of testicular leiomyoma in a 69-year-old male who presented with a slowly growing, painless, firm, mobile lump in the left side of the scrotum. Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry showed findings suggestive of Leiomyoma.
NEOFASCISMO, FORMA POLÍTICA DO CAPITALISMO EM CRISE: antinacionalista, neoliberal, racista
Authors: Martins-Fontes Yuri
Published: December 2022

O fascismo é uma forma política do regime capitalista, posta em prática quando as classes dominantes veem ameaçado seu controle sobre o processo político-eleitoral; é assim abandonado o discurso liberalista-formal, com que em tempos de “estabilidade” do capitalismo, adornam de “democrático” seu sistema autoritário. Com o aprofundamento da crise estrutural capitalista – fenômeno que se explicita há décadas, resultando em frequentes crises econômicas, sociais, ambientais –, uma retirada brusca de direitos sociais torna-se crucial para a manutenção dos lucros do capital. Na América Latina, este processo, direta ou indiretamente impulsionado pelos EUA e UE, interrompe cerca de dez anos de governos reformistas. Por outro lado, é importante atentar a uma peculiaridade: ao contrário do que ocorreu no “fascismo clássico”, e em algum grau dá-se ainda no centro do sistema, em periferias do capitalismo nas quais não se desenvolveu uma burguesia nacional, caso das nações latino-americanas, os fascistas (como as classes altas de modo geral) não se identificam com a nação onde habitam, não sendo “nacionalistas” nem mesmo em um restrito sentido elitista. Ademais, o racismo, historicamente relacionado ao fascismo, em nossa América mestiça ganha enorme centralidade.
“O FASCISMO NOSSO DE CADA DIA NOS DAI HOJE”: Os Estados Novos brasileiro e português
Authors: Del Gaudio Rogata Soares
Published: December 2022

A intenção desse texto é discutir algumas características dos Estados Novos implantados em Portugal e no Brasil no primeiro terço do século XX. Essa discussão é parte de minha pesquisa de Pós-Doutorado em Geografia Humana realizada na Universidade de São Paulo e supervisionada pelos Prof. Dr. Manoel Fernandes de Sousa Neto e Prof. Dr. João Carlos Garcia (Universidade do Porto/Portugal), que procurou analisar os livros didáticos de Geografia produzidos e utilizados no período em tela, nesses dois estados nacionais. Uma das questões tratadas na pesquisa se refere à discussão a respeito do fascismo clássico e suas “variantes” em especial, o brasileiro e o português, cuja discussão apresento em parte. Metodologicamente utilizo a perspectiva comparada, conforme Therborn (2006) e Musiedlak (2007), para investigar as proximidades e diferenças entre os Estados Novos entre si e em relação ao fascismo implantado em Itália e Alemanha, na primeira metade do século XX.
O papel das plantas alimentícias não convencionais na garantia da segurança alimentar e nutricional
Authors: Padilha Ana Flavia , Pietrobelli Silmara Rodrigues , Pereira Giovana Faneco , Finatto Taciane , Madeira Nuno Rodrigo , Vargas Thiago de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

A insegurança alimentar aumentou com o passar do tempo, aliada à contaminação, à degradação ambiental e ao declínio da saúde dos seres humanos. Isso mostra que os moldes convencionais de agricultura não são sustentáveis nem viáveis, seja pensando em um viés ecológico ou social. O objetivo do estudo foi apresentar o estado da arte sobre a utilização de Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais – Panc, em sistemas agroecológicos e a sua relação com o fortalecimento da soberania e segurança alimentar e nutricional. Para isso, realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa, sendo os dados coletados nas plataformas SciELO, periódicos CAPES e Web of Science. De forma complementar o site Google Scholar®, trabalhos acadêmicos (dissertações e teses) e relatórios da FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). Verificou-se que a agroecologia vista como uma ciência, e apta a alicerçar uma transição a modelos de agricultura sustentáveis, vem contribuindo para o desenvolvimento rural sustentável. Um dos objetivos da agroecologia é a busca pela utilização crescente de uma maior diversidade de plantas que, além da finalidade alimentícia, representam alternativa de subsistência para comunidades rurais e que, também, possam contribuir com a economia da região, tais como as Panc. O estudo também reforça que a produção de Panc em sistemas de base agroecológica tende a contribuir com a segurança alimentar, uma vez que se tratam de sistemas sustentáveis e preocupados com o meio ambiente e a nutrição, assegurando a distribuição de alimentos acessíveis e nutritivos, gerenciando os recursos naturais de maneira a preservar os ecossistemas.
institutional metaphysics for the Trinity
Authors: Bauwens Michaël
Published: December 2022

This paper explores and defends an institutional metaphysics for the Trinity as providing us with an inherently interpersonal reality, and provides general and specific methodological arguments in that direction in the first section. The actual argumentation is then first of all directed against Augustine’s rejection of the family as a suitable analogy for the Trinity. It is instead argued that the family does in fact offer an interesting and suitable analogy. Next, several more general and historic precursors to such an institutional analogy are explored and fleshed out, relying on the legal and economic meaning of the term ‘substance’ as an estate, such as the shared inheritance between a father and a son. The main section further develops the outlines and main features of such an institutional metaphysics, relying on both analogies to result in three persons in one numerically identical substance. The final section returns to the methodological issue but now in an explicitly Marian key, culminating in the Holy Family as a key exemplar for the family analogy.
Design Study Co-Working Space Building Based On Bioclimatic Architectural Principles
Authors: Ayuni Jovianti Maya , Soedjarwo Mohammad Pranoto
Published: December 2022

Bioclimatic principles that provide solutions based on environmental conditions around the site can be applied in building design. This design study focuses on the suitability of bioclimatic principles applied to environmental conditions in providing thermal comfort. This research method uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The analysis technique in data collection is visual assessment. The object of the building under study has building criteria with the Indonesian tropical concept. The results of the study concluded that the two objects had applied the principles of bioclimatic architecture, but the first object was still not maximized while the second object was quite optimal in responding to environmental conditions
Comparison of The Application of Islamic Values in Kauman Village Semarang and Arab Village Sugihwaras Pekalongan
Authors: Hidayat Fahmi Syarif , Sari Suzanna Ratih
Published: December 2022

Islam entered Indonesia through trade and acculturated with local culture. This cultural acculturation causes differences in the characteristics of each region. The ethnic differences between the two villages attracted researchers to take a deeper look at the Islamic values in the Kauman Village Semarang and Arab Village Sugihwaras Pekalongan. This study aims to find the application of Islamic values with different ethnic backgrounds. The research method used is qualitative-comparative by comparing the Kauman Village Semarang with Arab Village Sugihwaras Pekalongan. The results of the analysis show that both the Kauman Village Semerang and the Arab Village Sugihwras are areas that apply Islamic values. The first application of Islamic values, Hablumminallah, is establishing a mosque at the beginning of settlement construction with the intention of spreading Islamic teachings, the second is the application of Hablumminannas values, namely the concept of hijab in residential and the environment, the last is the application of Hablumminalalamin values, namely the implementation of the concept of sustainable settlements. The novelty in this study is the finding of greater tolerance and acceptance of the Arabs towards Chinese and Javanese ethnicities in Arab Village Sugihwaras compared to Kampung Kauman Semarang.
Monitoring of hourly carbon dioxide concentration under different land use types in arid ecosystem
Authors: Biro Turk Khalid Guma , Alghannam Abdulrahman O. , Zeineldin Faisal Ibrahim
Published: December 2022

Air pollution is a major factor affecting human life and living quality in arid and semiarid regions. This study was conducted in the Al-Ahsa district in the Eastern part of Saudi Arabia to measure carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration over different land-use types. Initially, the study’s land use/land cover (LULC) was classified using the spectral characteristics of Landsat-8 data. Then, sensors were placed in five sites of different LULC types to detect CO2, air temperature, and relative humidity. The Friedman test was used to compare CO2 concentration among the five sites. Five LULC types were identified over the study area: date palm, cropland, bare land, urban land, and water. The results indicated that CO2 concentration showed a maximum mean value of 577 ppm recorded from a site dominated by urban lands. During the peak time of human transportation, a maximum value of 659 ppm was detected. The CO2 concentration mean values detected for the other LULC types showed 535, 515, and 484 ppm for the bare land, cropland, and date palm, respectively. This study’s sensors and procedures helped provide information over relatively small areas. However, modelling CO2 fluctuations with time for LULC changes might improve management and sustainability.
Chinese Music Teachers’ Perceptions of Context Issues and Transmission Modes in World Music Teaching
Authors: Zhuang Chun Mei , Pan Kok Chang
Published: December 2022

Based on his academic background in multicultural music education and ethnomusicology, Huib Schippers developed the Seven-Continuum Transmission Model (SCTM) in 2004 to describe the teaching situations of world music. The current study adopted the SCTM as a framework to investigate Chinese music teachers’ perceptions of context issues (tradition, authenticity, and context) and transmission modes (analytic/holistic, notation based/aural, and tangible/intangible) in world music teaching. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted using a qualitative methodology with nine primary and secondary school music teachers from different provinces in China. This study found that Chinese music teachers’ perceptions of context issues and transmission modes in world music teaching were more inclined to the formal, institutional settings rather than the informal, often community-based process. In addition, the music teachers were also influenced more by the “Eurocentrism” values; however, their perceptions were less affected by ethnomusicology that interprets human music from a cultural perspective and by multicultural music education.
Paradoxical Aesthetics in Panji Mask Visual Structure: Alusan and Gagahan Profiles in Bobung, Yogyakarta
Authors: Wijaya Yasin Surya , Tjahyadi Sindung , Yulianto Vissia Ita
Published: December 2022

This study focuses on Panji masks in Bobung, Yogyakarta region. The study aims to explain the shape, meaning, and paradoxical aesthetic value in the visual form of panji masks focused on alusan and gagahan profiles. A qualitative approach with a multiple-case strategy conducted in the research. Data sources derived from documents/archives, informants, and places/events collected by document analysis techniques, in-depth interviews, and participatory observation. Data validity was tested by data sources triangulation and review informants. Interactive techniques with data reduction procedures, data display, and data verification analyzed data. The results show that the structure of the panji mask in Bobung was composed of visual forms which contained philosophical meanings. The shape and meaning of the Bobung panji masks in Alusan and Gagahan profiles contain an aesthetic value that is dualistic antagonistic (paradoxical). The panji masks in Bobung contain paradoxical aesthetic values in two patterns, three patterns, four patterns, and five patterns. The conclusion is that the visual form of Panji masks in Bobung, Yogyakarta, is structured by paradoxical aesthetic value.
Mythologization of The Goddess Mazu: Readings through Spacial Setting and Activity in the Interior of Cu An Kiong Temple
Authors: Triatmodjo Suastiwi , Tsai Ted Tsung-te , Burhan M. Agus , Prasetya Hanggar Budi , Budiarti Endah
Published: December 2022

This study aims to understand the myth of the Goddess Mazu in Lasem City, Central Java. The research was conducted by observing the interior space at Cu An Kiong (CAK), the oldest temple in Lasem City. This study uses a verbal communication approach from Rapoport (1982) and a cultural approach from Koentjaraningrat (2015) to explore human relations with their environment and explain phenomena that exist in the research object. The research found that there is an exaltation space in this Mazu temple; this space is placed on the axis of space and time, it is to see the meaning of the space that has been built is practiced by the whole community, both the Chinese and the Javanese ethnicities, in a continuous flow of time from the first time the temple was built until now, as well as providing an interpretation of the phenomenon which are actually happened in Lasem. Based on the research, it can be concluded that the exaltation space shows the mythical practice of the Goddess Mazu by the local community, both Chinese and Javanese ethnicities. The mythology of Goddess Mazu, or Mak Co, is the protector of fishermen, sailorman, and common people in Lasem.
On $\ast$-measure monads on the category of ultrametric spaces
Authors: Sukhorukova Kh.O. , Zarichnyi M.M.
Published: December 2022

The functor of $\ast$-measures of compact support on the category of ultrametric spaces and non-expanding maps is introduced in the previous publication of the authors. In the present note, we prove that this functor determines a monad on this category. The monad structure allows us to define the tensor product of $\ast$-measures. We consider some applications of this notion to equilibrium theory.
The Detrimental Effects of Mobile Game Addiction on Chinese Primary School Students and Possible Interventions
Authors: Feng Siwen
Published: December 2022

Smart phones have permeated every part of people’s lives in the mobile internet era and are virtually taken for granted on a daily basis. Chinese primary school students are facing a serious problem with mobile gaming addiction as a result of their easy access to cell phones. The excessive usage of mobile games has negative impacts on children’s academic performance, physical health, and mental health, and may possibly have severe, irreversible implications. It is crucial for educators and the general public to address the issue of mobile game addiction in primary school students. This article examined the current state of mobile gaming among primary school students and the negative effects of mobile game addiction on schoolchildren, looked at the contributing factors from the perspectives of students, parents, schools, and society, and suggested some coping mechanisms.
Pattern of geriatric health problems and health care seeking behavior among rural people in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain Rummi Farhat , Mahrin Khan Maniza , Tahsin Tajina , Rashad Intishar , Abrar Navid , Rawan Alvi-
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Bangladesh is currently undergoing a demographic transition and the proportion of the population who are elderly is rapidly increasing. As geriatrics health problems are making a greater demand on the health services of the community, universal health coverage can’t be achieved if we leave older people behind. Objectives: To assess the socio-demographic status, identification of the health-related determinants and health problems, and treatment-seeking behavior among the elderly rural people. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from November 2018 to January 2019 at Baliyati, Mohishashi, and Dhalkunda villages in Saturia Upazilla of Manikganj District. People aged ≥ 60 years were selected by purposive sampling and data were collected from 427 elderly people. Data were collected by interview using an interviewer-administered semi- structured questionnaire. Blood pressure was measured by a sphygmomanometer. Results: 49.99 % of the respondents were aged between 60 to 65 years and 18.03% were above 75 years.59.71% of respondents was illiterate, and 18.96% have completed their primary level education. 34.66% of respondents were self-employed and 30.67% were involved in householdwork38.4% had no monthly income. Their monthly family income ranged from 5,000 to 10,000 taka. 57.61% of the respondents lived in a joint family. Most of the respondents (79.85%) are married and of them (49.69%) have 3-4 living children. The majority of the respondents (93.91%) drink from tube well water and 81.49% of respondents use sanitary latrine.42.68% of respondents have an addiction to betel leaf. Among the chronic diseases, 57.38% of respondents suffered from joint pain, 57.14% from visual disturbance, 37.94% from general weakness, 16.16 % from insomnia, and 14.52% from hypertension. The majority of the respondents (78.68%) took measures for their health problems. Due to the high cost of treatment, about 41.75% of respondents did not take any measures when they become sick. Most of the respondents (55.65%) who took treatment preferred to go to a government hospital. Conclusion: Higher medical costs, ignorance about available medical facility in nearby medical units are the main challenges of elderly people in Bangladesh. Most diseases are preventable by creating awareness through mass media.
Nanoparticles – a novel theranostic approach to treat alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Bashir Waleed , Shahzadi Sana
Published: December 2022

The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is increasing day by day worldwide, which results in a poor quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment of AD is necessary to suppress the progression of the disease. Conventional treatments have several limitations due to the protective blood-brain barrier. In this review, we described a nanoparticle-based approach to crossing the blood-brain barrier for AD detection and treatment. Nanoparticles encapsulate the anti-AD drug and are directed to the target tissues where controlled release of the drug takes place. There are various types of nanoparticles that are used to encapsulate drugs, including solid-based nanoparticles, liposomes, nanoemulsions, iron NPs, cerium NPs, selenium NPs, and gold NPs. In this review, we have described the use of different nanoparticles as nanomedicine. Nanoparticles are also coated with proteins and antibodies for efficient release of drugs. This review aims to provide clinical insights and the importance of nanotechnology in theranostics and describes how nanomedicine has revolutionized the drug delivery approach for AD treatment
Chronic Covid -19 -the never-ending virus
Authors: Cusack Paul T E
Published: December 2022

In this brief paper, we consider one case of the Covid-19 virus. The virus was contracted in December 2019 and has flared up about 15 times since then. That is approximately every three weeks we must suffer through the chills, fever, lung infection etc. There appears to be no immunity once the virus is contracted. I wonder if vaccines will work.
Administrative, Financial, Criminal-Legal and Theoretical-Methodological Aspects of Regulating Social Relations
Authors: Leheza Yevhen , Korniakova Tatiana , Soldatkin Igor , Rozmosh Vladyslav , Opatsky Roman
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the research is determined as theoretical, administrative, and civil law aspects of the regulation of social relations are defined. Main content. The article defines the means of social regulation, which include legal, moral, corporate, customs, etc. It has been proved that legal regulation of social relations is defined by the author as a purposeful action on people’s behavior and social relations with the help of legal (juridical) means. Methodology:  The methodological basis of the research is presented as comparative-legal and systematic analysis, formal-legal method, interpretation method, hermeneutic method, as well as methods of analysis and synthesis. Conclusions. It has been proved that since legal regulation is presented as social relations, legal regulation is determined by some objective and subjective factors. The following aspects of social relations have been resolved: level of economic development of the society; social structure of the community; level of maturity and stability of social relations; level of legal culture of citizens; level of certainty of the subject of social relations, means and methods of legal regulation etc.
Existence of customary law in Indonesian criminal law
Authors: Helmi Muhammad Ishar , Pujiyono Pujiyono , Zada Khamami
Published: December 2022

Currently, the scope and regulation of the criminal law system which only recognizes written law is deemed unable to accommodate the various legal needs of indigenous peoples who are still alive today. This is due to the principle of legality of criminal acts which is oriented towards individual-liberalism, not the plurality of society. Therefore, recognizing acts that violate customary law within the framework of the national legal system is considered appropriate in meeting the legal plurality needs of indigenous communities. The rigidity and arrogance of the current legalistic view of criminal law is no longer able to respond to plurality and a sense of justice, especially for customary law communities, because the reality of indigenous people's lives shows that there are countless customary law provisions outside of the law, which continue to live and are obeyed in every vein. community group members. The research method used in this study is a normative legal research method with a socio legal research approach. The socio-legal approach is intended as an approach in legal research that is focused on studying legal phenomena from the perspective of social sciences. The research results state that the position of traditional justice institutions is actually in a state of existence and absence, on the one hand it is not recognized by the Indonesian positive legal system but there are practices of these traditional justice institutions. However, cases decided based on customary law can still be found in a very limited number of cases.
Answers to Questions About Evaluation and Management Code Selection in 2023
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: December 2022

When the office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) code changes were implemented in early 2021, American Academy of Pediatrics coding staff answered many frequently asked questions about the changes to the E/M codes and guidelines. This article revisits a few of those questions with inclusion of 2023 changes, where applicable. The following topics are addressed:

Use of face-to-face and non–face-to-face time Problem types described in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) “Levels of Medical Decision Making” table Counting test results in the amount and/or complexity of data to be reviewed and analyzed Problem risk and management risk

Documentation and coding tips are also provided for some topics.
New Time Requirements for Prolonged Service by Clinical Staff
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: December 2022

This article provides information on changes to the criteria for reporting prolonged clinical staff services in office and other outpatient settings using codes 99415 and 99416.

Time requirements for prolonged clinical staff service have changed for services provided in 2023. Prolonged service time is based on the amount of time spent by clinical staff that is beyond the typical clinical staff time for the related office or other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) service. Prolonged clinical staff services may be reported for simultaneous services provided to 2 patients, but the time reported for each patient must have been devoted to the single patient. The following topics are discussed: – Defining prolonged clinical staff services – Changes to reporting in 2023 – Understanding time requirements for prolonged clinical staff services
Virtual Physical Education: Google Meet as an alternative platform for learning skill-based concepts
Authors: Lobo Joseph
Published: December 2022

Background and Study Aim. Google Meet has been the most highly sought videoconferencing platform utilized by various educational institutions worldwide to facilitate synchronous classes. The said videoconferencing platform is highly efficient based on previously published scholarly works. To further assess these claims in the current study’s situation, this paper is designed to explore the factors linked with students’ acceptance and observation of Google Meet as an alternative educational platform to learn concepts in various Physical Education courses which are skill-based by adopting the Technology Acceptance Model. Material and Methods. The selected respondents were composed of 2nd-4th year undergraduate students taking Bachelor of Physical Education at City College of Angeles, located in the City of Angeles, Philippines. The respondents for the study were identified by using the purposive sampling technique. From the 467 entire populaces, 250 students answered the online survey, and all responses were accepted after data cleaning. The Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling or PLS-SEM through SmartPLS4 was used to explore the factors affecting students’ acceptance of Google Classroom as an alternative platform to learning skill-based concepts in various Physical Education courses. Additionally, outer loadings and the average variance extracted (AVE) were scrutinized and the Fornell-Larcker criterion, cross-loadings, and HTMT were assessed to establish convergent and discriminant validity. Also, a full collinearity assessment on the outer model was performed to determine if the model is free from Common Method Bias. Meanwhile, PLS Predict was utilized to determine the model’s predicting validity and power. Lastly, the structural model was evaluated through path coefficients and the coefficient of determination (R2). Results. After obtaining data from the samples (N=250) of Bachelor of Physical Education students (Female= 42.0% and Male= 58.0%), the results displayed that: perceived ease of use is positively and significantly associated with and triggers perceived usefulness; perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness are significantly linked with and leverages students’ behavioral intention to use; and, behavioral intention to use is positively interrelated with and affects the actual use of the videoconferencing platform. Conclusions. The findings of this study would be used by the Physical Education Department and the college administration to examining further if the said videoconferencing platform may continuously be used in all skill-based courses in PE since the current setting of the investigation is still in a full-online learning modality. Proposals concerning the students, teachers, and future research directions are also presented.