bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Efficient Filter and Wrapper based Selection Methods along With Random Forest and Support Vector Machines Classification Technique in Health Care System
Authors: N Keerthika , S Nithyanandam
Published: October 2023

Health care Management System (HMS) is a key to successful management of any health care industry. Health
care management systems have so many research dimensions such as identifying disease and diagnostic, drug discovery
manufacturing, Bioinformatics’ problem, personalized treatments, Patient image analysis and so on. Heart Disease Prediction
(HDP) is a process of identifying heart disease in advance and recognizes patient health condition by applying techniques on
patient heart related symptoms. Now a day’s the problem of identifying heart diseases is solved by machine learning techniques.
In this paper we construct a heart disease prediction method using combined feature selection and classification machine
learning techniques. According to the existing study the one of the main difficult in heart disease prediction system is that the
available data in open sources are not properly recorded the necessary characteristics and there is some lagging in finding the
useful features from the available features. The process of removing inappropriate features from an available feature set while
preserving sufficient classification accuracy is known as feature selection. A methodology is proposed in this paper that consists
of two phases: Phase one employs two broad categories of feature selection techniques to identify the efficient feature sets and
it is given to the input of our second phase such as classification. In this work we will concentrate on filter-based method for
feature selection such as Chi-square, Fast Correlation Based Filter (FCBF), Gini Index (GI), RelifeF, and wrapper-based
method for feature selection such as Backward Feature Elimination (BFE), Exhaustive Feature Selection (EFS), Forward
Feature Selection (FFS), and Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE). The UCI heart disease data set is used to evaluate the output
in this study. Finally, the proposed system's performance is validated by various experiments setups.
DESIGN AND STATISTICAL OPTIMIZATION OF CONCENTRATION OF SUBLIMATING AGENTS IN FORMULATING ORODISPERSIVE TABLETS
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, Aditya College of Pharmacy, Surampalem – 533 437, Andhra Pradesh, India, Avasarala Harani , Nokku Rasi , Pabbineedi Ratnam b. , Palepu Mahalaxmi K. , Polimera Chandana S. , Pragada Niranjini , Puliga Mahima
Published: October 2023

Amlodipine is a BCS (biopharmaceutical Classification System) class I drug with high permeability and high solubility. It has a long half-life of 30-50h. It is a suitable model drug for formulating orodispersive tablets, as the orodispersive tablets can release the drug immediately. thus, formulation of amlodipine into orodispersible tablets will help in improved delivery of the drug at a faster rate. to achieve this, the orodispersive tablets were prepared by sublimation technique and the concentration of the sublimating agents was optimized by central composite design. based on the results, it was concluded that camphor and thymol when used at optimum concentrations can be used in the formulation of orodispersive tablets, the drug delivery systems for drugs with long half-life. they are potential delivery systems to improve palatability also for model drugs like amlodipine.
GLAUCARUBINONE - A LEAD MOLECULE FROM SIMAROUBA GLAUCA AS A POTENTIAL DRUG CANDIDATE, AN IN SILICO STUDY
Authors:   Department of biotechnology, the madura College, madurai Kamaraj University, madurai-625 011, tamilnadu, India, Rajendran Suguna , Jeyamani Jeya , Radhakrishnan Renuka
Published: October 2023

Nature has always been a source of drug candidates. Since ancient times, people have been using plants and their metabolites for various medicinal purposes. Glaucarubinone is a quassinoid present in the family Simaroubaceae. Simarouba glauca, also known as Laxmitaru or paradise tree is grouped under the family Simaroubaceae, Glaucarubinone present in S. glauca is known for its medicinal property. Molecular docking methods are widely used to investigate the interactions between a drug candidate and its target, and to discern the therapeutic action to design new drug candidate with enhanced activities. The information generated from docking studies helps to obtain an insight into interactions of drug candidate with amino acid in the active site of the target proteins, and to predict the binding energy of ligands to the target. By molecular Dynamic Simulation, the flexibility and the conformational stability of target proteins-glaucarubinone complex is confirmed.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AMISULPRIDE LOADED INTRANASAL MICROEMULSION
Authors:   Department of pharmaceutics, RSm’s N.N Sattha College of pharmacy, Ahmednagar - 414 001, maharashtra, India, Kothawade Sachin N. , Pande Vishal V.
Published: October 2023

The use of microemulsion as a delivery system for improving take-up across the nasal mucosa is cur-rently being studied. A mucoadhesive polymer is added to help extend the retention time on the mucosa.The primary goal of the current research was to create a nano-formulation of amisulpride with the intention of increasing the drug’s permeability and protecting it with a biocompatible lipid content, avoiding first-pass metabolism and efflux mechanisms, and selecting the route of administration to deliver amisulpride to the brain or CNS to increase the bioavailability of amisulpride at the targeted site of Schizophrenia. For calculating the percentage of transmittance, the release profile, and the levels of amisulpride in the brain and plasma, appropriate analytical methods were chosen, developed and validated. The results revealed that the residence time of me (microemulsion) was enhanced by the mucoadhesive agent and that a targeted site of action was achieved
ETOPOSIDE AMORPHOUS SOLID DISPERSION FOR IMPROVED ORAL BIOAVAILABILITY: FORMULATION, CHARACTERIZATION, PHARMACOKINETIC AND CYTOTOXICITY STUDIES
Authors:   Department of pharmaceutics, Gyan Vihar School of pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, mahal Jagatpura, Jaipur- 302 017, Rajasthan, India, Ghule Prashant J. , Bairagi Shripad M. , Gilhotra Ritu M.
Published: October 2023

Etoposide is a well-known anti-tumor agent used to treat a variety of cancers. Although it is a BCS class IV drug, applications are restricted due to poor solubility and bioavailability. Hence, the current research was designed to overcome these pitfalls. A total of 16 formulation batches were developed using the physical mixture and kneading method and optimized by Design-expert® software. A selected batch was evaluated using solubility, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, motic microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FtIR), gastrointestinal distribution, pharmacokinetic and cytotoxicity study. the results showed that the saturated solubility of formulation was 19.76 mg mL -1. FtIR showed C-O=1646 cm -1, and C-H=2956 cm -1. the distribution study indicated 9.11, 5.39 and 4.23 μg mL-1 colon concentrations at 8h, 16h, and 24h, respectively. the Cmax and AUC were found at 741.17±12.29 ng mL-1 and 3089.23 ±34.69 ng mL -1 with less viability on HeLa cells. therefore, the study investigates the developed solid dispersions enhanced solubility and bioavailability with an antiproliferative effect.
DESIGNING, SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF PYRAZOLINE DERIVATIVES TARGETING PANCREATIC CANCER CELLS
Authors:   Department of pharmaceutical Chemistry, bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of pharmacy, Sector 8, C.b.D. belapur, Navi mumbai-400 614, maharashtra, India, Shinkar Sarita S. , Bhairi Sarvanti R. , Khedkar Priyanka M. , Dhande Swati R. , Jagdale Deepali M.
Published: October 2023

In continuation of the previous work based upon pyrazoline derivatives having cytotoxic activity, twenty-one 1,3,5-substituted pyrazoline derivatives were designed taking into consideration the important functional groups of methisazone, sorafenib and chalcone. the designed derivatives were screened using a preliminary molecular docking simulation study for evaluation of their binding interactions with receptor-2 of vascular endothelial growth factor, i.e., pDb ID: 3WZD. the synthesized derivatives were biologically evaluated for in vivo anti-angiogenic activity using adult zebrafish, its embryo, and in vitro anti-proliferative activity against pancreatic cancer mIA-pA-CA-2 cell line using the sulforhodamine b assay. Compound 5b emerged as a promising hit molecule as it manifested moderate in vitro cytotoxic activity. besides, its ability to inhibit zebrafish caudal fin regeneration with less phenotypical changes in zebrafish embryos suggests its promising potential against pancreatic cancer by VeGFR-2 inhibition as a mode of action.
IN SILICO STUDY OF NEW SCHIFF BASE-AND AMIDE-BORONIC ACID DERIVATIVES AS POTENTIAL INHIBITORS OF Β-LACTAMASES
Authors:   Department of pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of pharmacy, University of mosul, main University Campus, 41002, mosul, Iraq, Bahnam Safaa P. , Jasim Mahmood H. M. , Mahmood Ahmed A. J.
Published: October 2023

Bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to β-lactam antibiotics. One approach to lower such resistance involves combining inhibitors of β-lactamase with β-lactams antibiotics. As such, the need for innovative inhibitors of β-lactamases is urgent. therefore, the aim of this research was to design and dock two new series of amides and Schiff bases of the cyclic and noncyclic boronate derivatives into four subtypes from two different classes of the β-lactamase enzymes. In silico prediction of the pharmacokinetic profile of the designed compounds was also performed. the results revealed possible enhanced activity of 15 out of the 82 compounds, when matched with 4 existing β-lactamase inhibitors (clavulanic acid, sulbactam, tazobactam and vaborbactam). the 15 compounds showed favorable docking interactions with the residues in the active site of all enzymes. the predicted pharmacokinetic characteristics also showed that the 15 compounds are promising as oral agents. the designed compounds have the potential to act as inhibitors of β-lactamase as shown by their docking results on 4 β-lactamase crystal structures. the pharmacokinetic profile of 15 compounds is also promising, making them suitable candidates for synthesis and in vitro testing.
Logistic regression for predicting the location of vegetable vendors in the city of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Chakraborty Sushmita , Bandyopadhyay Abir , Sthapak Swasti
Published: October 2023

Urban planning plays a pivotal role in guaranteeing the functionality, accessibility, and adaptability of cities to meet the needs of their diverse population and various official and informal economic activities. The primary objective of this work is to investigate the application of machine learning techniques in the identification of optimal places for vegetable vendors within the urban context of Raipur City, India. While logistic regression has been used in previous studies to address issues such as soil erosion, land susceptibility mapping, and identifying potential sites for health facilities and mining exploration, this model has yet to be applied to determining suitable locations for vegetable vendors. This gap in research could be beneficial if addressed, particularly in India, where many city residents rely heavily on vegetable vendors for their dietary needs. The paper’s main focus is on evaluating the reliability of the model and encouraging its implementation in similar scenarios, highlighting its efficiency and adaptability, which are also evaluated in this study. A stratified random sampling technique was implemented to collect data from four different regions of Raipur City. Subsequently, the gathered data was subjected to analysis employing the logistic regression machine learning technique, with the objective of making predictions. The results obtained from the analysis were highly impressive, as the model successfully predicted 44 out of the total 50 locations with an accuracy rate of 88%.
Incidence de la pandémie de COVID-19 sur le bienêtre et la santé mentale des équipes1 de direction d’école : une recherche-action collaborative en milieux francophones minoritaires dans l’Ouest2 canadien
Authors: Rocque Jules , Côté Cynthia
Published: October 2023

Cette recherche-action collaborative vise à mieux comprendre l’incidence de la COVID-19 sur le bien-être et la santé mentale des membres (n = 63) des équipes de direction d’écoles en milieux francophones dans l’Ouest canadien. Les résultats obtenus, à la suite de l’analyse à l’aide du logiciel SPSS des réponses recueillies par questionnaire en ligne, révèlent que même si ces gestionnaires manquent de temps, ils demeurent engagés et éprouvent un sentiment de satisfaction. Moins de la moitié trouvent l’équilibre famille-travail et presque 40 % d’entre eux éprouvent de la difficulté à dormir la nuit. Les personnes ayant moins d’expérience en administration scolaire semblent plus durement touchées, plus de 75 % des répondants reconnaissent ressentir de l’anxiété et les stratégies de gestion du stress adoptées sont nombreuses. L’étude exploratoire souligne l’importance de se soucier de la santé mentale et du bien-être des membres de l’équipe de direction et de réfléchir aux ressources requises pour les soutenir dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions.
Smart City Construction Based on Urban Information Model
Authors: Gao Jing , Liu Xinhai
Published: October 2023

Since the implementation of smart city construction in our country, smart city development has been flourishing across various regions. However, in practice, certain deficiencies have been identified in the smart city construction model, such as the occurrence of "data silos" and redundant construction. The development of City Information Modeling (CIM) presents new opportunities for refined urban governance and smart city construction. This article analyzes the origin and connotation of CIM, explores the meaning of the CIM model, and explains the essence of CIM from the perspectives of its foundational nature and constituent system. Furthermore, it discusses the application value of CIM in smart cities and elaborates on the assistance provided by CIM and smart cities in achieving refined urban management.
Research on Active Disturbance Rejection Control of Brushless DC Motor Based on Vector Control
Authors: Wang Yuxin
Published: October 2023

A Active Disturbance Rejection Control strategy based on vector control is proposed to address the problems of poor speed overshooting immunity in the control system of brushless DC motor. The motor magnetic chain and torque are decoupled by vector control method to simplify the control, and the traditional PI controller in the speed loop is replaced by a active disturbance rejection controller. The transition process is arranged by tracking differential (TD) to smooth the given speed, which overcomes the contradiction between speed overshoot and rapidity, and improves the response capability of the system; a second-order extended state observer (ESO) is introduced, which estimates and compensates the total system disturbance and improves the system's immunity to disturbance; and the nonlinear law state error feedback (NLSEF) is utilized by the Through the nonlinear law state error feedback (NLSEF), the control accuracy of the system is improved by utilizing the nonlinear control principle of "large gain with small error and small gain with large error". The simulation results show that the control strategy proposed in this paper is characterized by fast response, no overshooting, strong resistance to load disturbance, and strong robustness to changes in load and speed, which proves the feasibility and advancement of this strategy.
An Investigation of A White Noise-based App for Improving Sleep Quality
Authors: Zhang Ludan
Published: October 2023

‘Sleeell’ (sleep well) is an application designed to solve users' sleep problems. Our goal is to help users solve the problem of difficulty falling asleep and help users develop the habit of going to bed early. We plan to focus on the difficulty of falling asleep among female college students. (Software emphasizes the benefits of different types of white noise and offers unique sleep aid recommendations.) Our market research was mainly conducted at the University of Nottingham Ningbo in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, and we found that more than 60% of our target users were willing to try our application.Our business model is to charge by subscribing to the app. Users can choose to subscribe to the app to unlock all advanced features. We believe our app has great potential, as our survey found that more than 70% of female college students have difficulty falling asleep and would like to solve it. And our app is different from the normal sleep-related apps on the market. Our app also focuses on cultivating early bedtime habits.
Study on the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials for Polar Lifeboats
Authors: Cao Tianshu , Yin Di
Published: October 2023

Although the fiber / glass fiber interlaminar hybrid laminated composite can meet the heating requirements of the polar lifeboat cabin door and the air in the ice prone area, it can not ensure the strength of the lifeboat to meet the requirements when it is applied to the lifeboat shell and hatch area. Therefore, this paper carries out the relevant mechanical tests on the carbon fiber composite specimen, compares the strength of the FRP material with that of the traditional lifeboat, and carries out the strength analysis of the polar lifeboat with carbon fiber material in the hoisting state by using ABAQUS finite element software. The results show that the strength of the polar lifeboat with this kind of composite material meets the requirements.
Pengaruh Kenaikan Pangkat Dan Jabatan Terhadap Peningkatan Kinerja Pegawai
Authors: Irianty Tri Wahyuny , Sholeh Shonhadji
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to find out how much influence promotions and positions have on employee performance at the Pasuruan Regency Ministry of Religion Office. Quantitative research method through a correlational approach. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques: descriptive test, validity and reliability test, normality test, multicollinearity test, autocorrelation test, t test, and F test.
The research results stated that promotions, positions, and improvements in employee performance were in the good category, this was because employees experienced an increase in the responsibilities given to them after promotions in rank and position. There is a low influence due to the absence of a significant increase in the amount of work successfully completed by employees after a promotion in rank and position of 0.4%, there is a significant influence between promotion in position and an increase in employee performance of 69.6%, and there is an influence The significant difference between promotion and position is the increase in employee performance by 9.7%.
Enhancing Student Understanding of the 1958 Modigliani-Miller Propositions
Authors: Lander Diane , Pettengill Glenn
Published: October 2023

In their 1958 paper, Franco Modigliani and Merton Miller show that, in a theoretical “perfect world,” a company’s value and its cost of capital do not vary across levels of leverage. As a consequence, a linear relationship must exist between the debt-to-equity ratio and the cost of equity. Most textbooks first explore these fundamental theoretical relationships before transitioning on to “real world” issues such as corporate taxes and bankruptcy. In this teaching note, we suggest that textbook presentations of the 1958 MM propositions allow for confusion on the part of students because of ambiguity in discussions and graphical representations. To help avoid confusion on the students’ part in this regard, we present a series of exercises that instructors may use to supplement and enhance textbook content
Managing the Free-Rider Effect in a Top-Down Security Analysis Course
Authors: Huffman Stephen , Beyer Scott , Schellenger Michael
Published: October 2023

As an example of managing the free-rider problem, we report our experiences related to integrating group work associated with the top-down approach to fundamental analysis. Using group projects and sharing information with other groups and students is an effective method to reduce the work load for each individual student, while maintaining the scope of the top-down approach.By changing the composition of the groups at each level of the top-down approach, we are able to reduce the free-rider effect inherent in group projects. Overall, our methodology accomplishes the following three objectives: (1) reducing student workload, (2) sharing information, information sources, and analysis, and (3) reducing the free-rider problem. We find that 88% of the students agreed or strongly agreed that the top-down approach “had more educational value as a group project than as an individual project.” We also find that 82% of the students agreed or strongly agreed that changing the group composition helped reduce the free-rider problem.
Reinventar la educación, en armonía con la vida: análisis bibliométrico sobre Educación y Complejidad
Authors: Delgado Díaz Juan Manuel
Published: October 2023

El presente análisis bibliométrico usa ecuaciones booleanas con bases de datos en SCOPUS (ELSEVIER), SCIMAGO Journal Rank y LATINDEX (Sistema Regional de Información en Línea para Revistas Científicas de América Latina, el Caribe, España y Portugal) como fuentes sobre las revistas en Latinoamérica, Web of Science, Dimensions y métricas de Google Scholar, con el objetivo de evidenciar la complejidad en educación con un interés creciente en literatura científica en educación, en un rango de 20 años entre 2006 y 2021, crisis actual con pandemia, con las dinámicas ambientales y políticas, pone en jaque la educación de los modelos y sistemas actuales, propiciando, la adopción de ciencias de punta, como son las Ciencias de la Complejidad.
Seguridad nacional y partidos políticos en México: Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional, Partido Acción Nacional y Partido Revolucionario Institucional
Authors: Ortiz Arellano Edgar
Published: October 2023

Los partidos políticos en México proponen a la ciudadanía sus planteamientos ideológicos, los cuales se encuentran en los documentos conocidos como Declaración de Principios y Programa de Acción de cada organización partidista. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la presencia temática de la seguridad nacional en las propuestas de los tres principales partidos en México: Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (MORENA), Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) y Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI). Se realizó un análisis de contenido y de las menciones de categorías asociadas a la seguridad nacional, concluyendo que, de manera sucinta, sí estuvo presente en los argumentos programáticos de estos institutos políticos.
Seguridad y narcisismo en las Redes Sociales del Capitalismo Tardío
Authors: Ortiz Arellano Edgar
Published: October 2023

Las redes sociales son los nuevos medios de comunicación masiva, que interpretan la realidad, sirven tanto a fines lúdicos, así como de dispositivos permanentes de vigilancia y seguridad ante una sociedad que necesita del consumo y del cuidado de la vida humana, pero también son escaparates virtuales donde los individuos se promueven y autorreferencian, lo cual si bien ayuda a la consolidación de la libertad de expresión, también exacerba las tendencias narcisistas y fetichistas propias del capitalismo. El objetivo de este trabajo, en el marco de la valoración de las ventajas y desventajas que estos medios de socialización virtual tienen, fue el dilucidar las relaciones que existen entre las redes sociales, vigilancia y seguridad y cómo entran en contradicción con la exposición extrema que realiza el ser humano en estos espacios virtuales.
El uso de las redes sociales para la atención a usuarios de las bibliotecas académicas en tiempos de pandemia: Aspectos positivos de su aplicación
Authors: Roque Quintero José
Published: October 2023

¿Cuáles son los servicios bibliotecarios universitarios tradicionales? Existen muchas versiones de los mismos, toma como modelo válido la clasificación de los servicios, que hace el Consejo Nacional Para Asuntos Bibliotecarios (CONPAB-IES) de México y que por más de tres décadas agrupa a los Sistemas Bibliotecarios de 66 Instituciones de Educación Superior Pública y algunas de carácter privado. Estas definiciones se plasman en las “Normas para bibliotecas de Instituciones de Educación Superior e Investigación” y que permitirá ver bajo qué condiciones, durante la emergencia sanitaria, se pueden recuperar y desarrollar estos servicios. La lectura incluye el seguimiento de las recomendaciones de las autoridades sanitarias y de los expertos bibliotecólogos, para reabrir las bibliotecas, usar en condiciones sanitarias adecuadas, los acervos, instalaciones, equipos electrónicos y cómo acelerar la disposición informativa de los docentes, de los bibliotecarios y de los usuarios, en la “nueva normalidad”, haciendo énfasis en el uso de las redes sociales, como una valiosa herramienta, durante la emergencia sanitaria.
Feedbacking Strategies of English Language Teachers on the Written Outputs of Students in Distance Learning
Authors: Reyes Cailvin D.
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to describe the feedback strategies of English Language Teachers on the written outputs of students in distance learning and how these strategies help the students improve their written outputs. It also aimed to propose a feedback framework that can be adopted by Language teachers in distance learning. This study was conducted using a general qualitative inquiry design in which a researcher-made validated interview guide served as the primary data collection tool. The study had 10 English Language Teachers as Participants who were chosen purposively using criteria set by the researcher. The findings of this study revealed that English teachers use positive words to motivate students to do better, provide constructive criticisms to improve students’ outputs, observe confidentiality, remind students to avoid plagiarism, focus on grammatical errors, use rubrics for objectivity’s sake, and give general comments on errors in class. The participants perceived that these feedback strategies lead to improvement, motivate students to keep on improving their outputs, raise awareness among students on their errors, and assure students that their outputs are being monitored. Furthermore, the things that the English teachers consider when they provide feedback on the written outputs of their students include being punctual, and assuring students that their outputs are being monitored. Additionally, feedback strategies have to be humane, and objective, and should check on the authenticity of students’ output. Lastly, the proposed feedback framework is centered on improving students’ written outputs. Its seven elements are complementary to each other to realize the main objective of the framework.
Designing English Instructions for Islamic Settings: A Need Analysis in Indonesian Pesantren
Authors: Agustina Yulia , Margana Margana , Putro Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo , Nazri M. Adib
Published: October 2023

Many pesantren in Indonesia have been significantly transformed to adapt to the demands of the times, by providing English instructions in their curriculum. Although existing literature has discussed the needs of pesantren students in different parts of Indonesia, little is known about the needs in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, a rural part of Indonesia. A modern pesantren, Darul Muttaqien NWDI Perian, had just been transformed to provide an English instruction for about two years while Nurul Azhar Sukadana, a khalafi pesantren, had included English instructions for quite a while. Nonetheless, both of the management did not yet have a clear curriculum that met the students’ needs. Therefore, it is crucial that this study investigate the needs of these pesantren, both from students and relevant parties’ expectations. Needs analysis in this context was the first phase of the R&D method. The data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 73 students and conducting a semi-structured interview with five teachers, three stakeholders, two parents, and community representatives. The findings revealed that English instructions should be designed to (a) support the improvement of students’ language skills, particularly speaking, (b) promote their ability to deliver speeches for religious purposes, and (c) prepare them for their future goals. Hence, in addition to Islamic topics and pesantren-related vocabulary, more modern and contextual materials should be included to widen their knowledge which in turn help them achieve their goals. Thus, these results can become the groundwork for developing the English curriculum in Pesantren in accordance with the students’ needs.
Confronting the Self: The Role of Polyphony and the Power of Coupe in Anita Nair’s Ladies Coupe
Authors: S Abisha Jasmine Suganthy. , Karunanithi V.
Published: October 2023

As it passes through various Indian states, assimilating people from various cultural backgrounds constantly, an Indian train is a place that truly embodies a transient cultural pattern. A passenger moves from the familiar to the strange in this liminal space in terms of geography, culture, language, cuisine, and psychological makeup. Indian Railways provides an insightful interpretation of cohabitation. Anita Nair, one of the finest authors in India, frequently uses "travel" as a significant theme in her novels to symbolize the characters' mental and physical journeys. In Ladies Coupe, the act of traveling is viewed as a confrontation with oneself and focuses on the lives of the five women in the transient space. By poetically narrating their journeys, Nair gives her female characters a life of their own, invoking a polyphonic framework within the transient space of the coupe. The Indian train, specifically the ladies coupe, is an example of Bakhtinian polyphony, where the conversations between passengers comprise multiple consciousness, including people of all ages and regions. As a result, this train travelogue includes five distinct voices, each with its own conscious design. The paper aims to examine the trope of the coupe using the Bakhtinian concept of polyphony, the impact of the "dead time" experienced during train travel and how the transitional space of the coupe helps Akhila attain self-discovery in Anita Nair's Ladies Coupe.
Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Vocabulary Mastery by Indonesian EFL Learners
Authors: Zuhairi Alfan , Mistar Junaidi
Published: October 2023

This research aimed at unpacking the types of vocabulary learning strategies (VLS), the intensity of use, and their relationship with vocabulary mastery of Indonesian EFL learners. As many as 180 English education department students from three universities in East Java, Indonesia, participated in the study. They were assigned to fill in a 50-item vocabulary learning strategy inventory and a 50-item vocabulary mastery test. The data were analyzed using Principle Component Analysis (PCA) to discern the categories of vocabulary learning strategies. In addition, descriptive and correlational analyses were also employed. The study revealed six categories of vocabulary learning strategies, including cognitive, metacognitive, determination, memory, encoding, and activation strategies, showcasing 63.5% of vocabulary learning strategy variances. In general, the students applied vocabulary learning strategies at a moderate level, with metacognitive and encoding strategies being used the most and cognitive strategies being used the least. The study also unpacked that the six categories of strategies were significant predictors of vocabulary mastery (F=4.391, p<.000), with metacognitive strategies being the best predictor. These findings suggest that overt training on how to make use of vocabulary learning strategies is required for Indonesian EFL learners.
Lugares de Memória das Ditaduras Civil-Militares Latino-Americanas e as Disputas pelo Patrimônio.
Authors: Jatene Caio Vargas , Crivelente Mariana Ramos , Kobashi Nair Yumiko
Published: October 2023

O presente estudo versa sobre as disputas travadas nos processos de criação e de institucionalização de políticas públicas de preservação da memória política em quatro países do Cone Sul que foram submetidos a regimes de exceção (Argentina, Brasil, Chile e Uruguai). Para fundamentar este estudo, traçou-se, inicialmente, o referencial teórico sobre o conceito lugares de memória, como também sobre a institucionallização desses dispositivos e sua relação com o patrimônio cultural. Utilizou-se como aparato metodológico a técnica de estudos de casos. Os quatro países analisados foram selecionados por serem, até o presente, os que mais avançaram na aplicação da Justiça de Transição, com destaque para a responsabilização de agentes do Estado e criação dos chamados Lugares de Memória política. Foram selecionados, de cada país, exemplos de lugares de memória que ilustram os embates travados. Constata-se que a institucionalização de lugares de memória nasceu das pressões dos movimentos sociais organizados sobre o poder público. Constatase, ainda, que as disputas pela memória são permanentes porque refletem os diferentes interesses políticos, econômicos e sociais presentes na sociedade.
PERAN GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN SISWA DI KELAS
Authors: Herwani Herwani
Published: October 2023

The problems that occur show that students have not been able to be active in learning and the teacher has not been maximized in managing the class. This study aims to describe the teacher's role in managing the classroom to increase student activeness in the classroom. This research is a literature study which literature, with documentary data collection and analysis using content analysis. The results state that the teacher's role in organizing an active class is an effort to organize life in the classroom in order to create an effective and efficient learning process. Teachers use collaborative methods, namely involving students actively in the learning process in it, students are more confident, brave and able to work together in expressing the arguments they get in the learning process, students who are not responsible for the tasks assigned by the teacher, or families who do not cooperate with the teacher. The solution is that teachers must be more creative in using learning methods, students are given advice and motivation, families and schools work together in helping to improve achievement in madrasah.
SOSYAL MEDYA PAZARLAMA FAALİYETLERİNİN MARKA SADAKATİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNDE MARKA İMAJININ ARACILIK ROLÜ
Authors: DİLEK Hasan , ÇATI Kahraman
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Çalışmanın amacı, hazır giyim sektöründe sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinin, marka sadakati üzerine etkisinde marka imajının aracılık rolünü belirlemektir. Ayrıca, hazır giyim sektöründe sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinin ve marka imajının, marka sadakatine etkisi ile sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinin marka imajına etkisi de ayrı ayrı ele alınacaktır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma 510 katılımcı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verileri toplamada anket tekniği kullanılmıştır. Aracılık rolünü tespit etmek için yapılan analizlerde Andrew F. Hayes tarafından geliştirilen, SPSS 22.0 programının Process 2.16 makro eklentisi ile bootstrap tekniği ve sobel testleri kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Yapılan faktör analizi sonucunda sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerine ait 4 faktör elde edilmiştir. Bu faktörler eğlence, etkileşim, moda ve kişiselleştirme, ağızdan ağıza iletişim şeklinde belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinin tüm boyutlarının (eğlence, etkileşim, moda ve kişiselleştirme, ağızdan ağıza iletişim) marka sadakatini etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinin marka imajını etkilediği bulunmuştur. Sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerinin marka sadakatine etkisinde marka imajının aracılık ettiği de istatistiki olarak saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Elde edilen sonuçlara göre sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetleri sonucu tüketicide oluşan marka sadakatinin, olumlu bir marka imajı algısından kaynaklandığı söylenebilir. Bu sonuçtan hareketle, hazır giyim markaları, müşterilerde oluşturacakları marka sadakati için sadece sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetlerine değil aynı zamanda marka imajı oluşturulmasına da önem vermeliler. Çünkü sosyal medya pazarlama faaliyetleri neticesinde oluşan müşteri sadakatinin marka imajı üzerinden gerçekleştiği görülmektedir.
Uncommon manifestation of disseminated tuberculosis with metastatic skin abscesses in an immunocompromised adult patient: A case report
Authors: Solela Gashaw , Sitotaw Alazar
Published: October 2023

Background:
Cutaneous lesions account for less than 2% of all extrapulmonary manifestations of tuberculosis (TB). Metastatic tuberculous abscesses (tuberculous gummas), uncommon forms of cutaneous TB, typically result from the bacillus spreading hematogenously from the main site of infection to the subcutaneous tissue when the body's cell mediated immunity is compromised and present with one or more non-tender and fluctuant subcutaneous nodules.
Case Presentation:
A 51-year-old male presented with dry cough of one month duration associated with loss of appetite, easy fatigability and vomiting of ingested matter. He had left armpit and lower back skin swellings of similar duration. Physical findings were remarkable for whitish coat over the dorsal part of the tongue, crepitation over the lower two-third of bilateral posterior chest, and non-tender fluctuant masses over the left axilla and lower back region. Chest X-ray revealed multiple bilateral air space nodules and abdominopelvic U/S showed numerous hypoechoic splenic lesions. Urine lipoarabinomannan and Xpert MTB/RIF (mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin) assay from the axillary skin abscess were positive for MTB. He was started on anti-tuberculous therapy and showed marked improvement after a month of follow up.
Conclusion:
It is worth considering the uncommon manifestations of tuberculosis including metastatic skin abscesses in the appropriate clinical context, to avoid misdiagnosis and underreporting in high tuberculosis burden countries. We strongly advise the utilization of Xpert MTB/RIF assay and/or urine lipoarabinomannan for the diagnosis of different forms of tuberculosis including cutaneous TB in HIV positive patients, especially in the absence of sputum for microbiologic tests, like in our patient
A cross-sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of cosmetic use among 2nd-year medical undergraduate students in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Javvadi Jeevani , Syed Mubishera , Kambar Chandrakala , Lella Meenakshi , Kurli Sankar
Published: October 2023

Background: As per schedule Y (Drugs and Cosmetics act 1940: Amended in 2016), cosmetics are defined as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.” Cosmetovigilance is a public health surveillance on cosmetic products with a public health objective.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of cosmetic use among 2-year undergraduate students in a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods: After approval from Institutional Ethics Committee and informed consent from the participants, a cross-sectional, semi-structured, prevalidated, and questionnaire-based study was conducted by the Department of Pharmacology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, among 2-year undergraduate medical students.

Results: Out of 250 participants, the response rate was 87%. Among them 61% were females. 54% of the participants were aware of the different ingredients of cosmetics. About 65% had knowledge about harmful ingredients. The ill effects of cosmetics were known only by 31%. Internet was the source of information for most students (60%). Only 30% of students agreed that cosmetics can cause skin reactions. About 50% of students convinced that the use of cosmetics can improve self-confidence. Majority of students (65%) shared information about cosmetic hazards occasionally. Rarely, very few participants (42%) had the habit of reading labels before buying them.

Conclusion: Knowledge about cosmetics use was good among undergraduate medical students but the awareness regarding harmful effects was comparatively less. In the present scenario, as cosmetic use is more prevalent; hence, it is necessary to educate medical students about the risks of cosmetics.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of vaccine vigilance among the post-graduates in tertiary care hospital, Telangana
Authors: N Karunasree , P Priyanka , Patil Thummla , A Gayathridevi , Fatima Arooba , Siddiqua Syeda
Published: October 2023

Background: To make sure that the hazards of using medications do not outweigh the benefits, the safety of medicines has been given more consideration. This is the rationale behind the pharmacovigilance system’s development over many years. This is based on patient and health-care provider reports of adverse responses observed. Vaccinations are an integral part of the prevention of infectious diseases; therefore, good knowledge, a better attitude, and good practice toward its usage are of utmost importance. Being future key health-care professionals, medical post-graduates have an immense responsibility to report adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Hence, the present study was taken to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding vaccine vigilance among post-graduates.

Aims and Objective: The aim and objective of the study are to evaluate the post-graduate knowledge, attitude, and reporting practices regarding adverse events following immunization (AEFI).

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on post-graduates in a tertiary care hospital. A standardized questionnaire on vaccinevigilance was distributed among 120 participants and ethical approval was taken before the study. A total of 38 questions about knowledge, attitude, and reporting practices regarding AEFI were developed and distributed to post-graduate students of respective clinical departments. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. For data comparisons, chi-square test was used. P ≤ 0.05* was considered as statistically significant.

Results: The study showed that a majority (95.8%) in the 25–36 years of age group with female predominance (52.5%) and a high percentage (55.8%) of study participants were 2nd-year post-graduates. The knowledge (χ2 = 12.645, P = 0.03) of the participants was found to be accurate with a good attitude (χ2 = 69.082, P = 0.01) and practicing behavior (χ2 = 33.711, P = 0.01).

Conclusion: Accurate knowledge, attitude, and practicing behavior were observed in post-graduates in the present study. The majority of medical post-graduate students felt that ADR reporting and monitoring are very important and add to patients’ safety.
Takhrij Hadist Tentang Musyarakah dan Mudharabah
Authors: Mubarrak Zahrul
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk Takhrij Hadist Tentang Musyarakah dan Mudharabah. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kualitatif. Kedua hadits dalam kajian ini yang menjelaskan musyarakah dan mudharabah sama-sama berstatus sebagai hadits mursal, di mana hadits tentang musyarakah memiliki dua jalur sanad sedangkan hadits mudharabah hanya mempunyai satu sanad. Perawi hadits tentang musyarakah mendapat komentar yang baik dari kalangan ulama hadits yang menjadi salah satu tanda bahwa hadits terkait kuat dijadikan dalil hukum. Sedangkan hadits tentang mudharabah mendapat komentar yang tidak baik dari beberapa ulama hadits yang berefek pada kekhawatiran akan keabsahan untuk dijadikan sebagai dalil hukum. Dari kedua hadits ini para ulama fikih melakukan istinbath hukum sehingga melahirkan kerangka konseptual musyarakah dan mudharabah.
Tanggung Jawab Pegawai Negeri Sipil Terhadap Pemberian Nafkah Kepada Bekas Isteri dan Anaknya
Authors: Dalila Bella , Andrian Sri , Soraya Ade , Eriani Dian
Published: October 2023

Pasal 8 PP No. 45 Tahun 1990 tentang Perubahan atas PP No.10 Tahun 1983 tentang Izin Perkawinan dan Perceraian bagi Pegawai Negeri Sipil menyatakan bahwa bila perceraian terjadi atas kehendak PNS pria, maka bagi PNS pria tersebut wajib memberikan sebagian gajinya terhadap bekas isteri dan anak-anaknya, dan pembagian gaji sebagaimana dimaksud dalam ayat (1) ialah sepertiga untuk PNS pria yang bersangkutan, sepertiga untuk bekas isteri, dan sepertiga untuk anak atau anak-anaknya. Namun, pada kenyataannya masih banyak terdapat perkara perceraian dimana PNS pria tidak menjalankan tanggung jawabnya sesuai dengan putusan pengadilan. Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pelaksanaan tanggung jawab pemberian nafkah oleh PNS terhadap bekas istri dan anaknya, faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan suami PNS tidak memberikan nafkah kepada bekas isteri dan anaknya, dan upaya-upaya yang dapat ditempuh bekas isteri PNS untuk memperoleh haknya terhadap gaji dari bekas suaminya. Untuk memperoleh data skunder dalam penelitian ini dilakukan penelitian kepustakaan dengan menelaah buku-buku bacaan, dan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berhubungan dengan masalah yang diteliti. Sedangkan data primer diperoleh dari wawancara yang dilakukan dengan sejumlah responden dan informan yang terkait langsung dengan masalah yang diteliti. Berdasarkan hasil Penelitian, diketahui bahwa pada Mahkamah Syar’iyah Bireuen dari tahun 2013 sampai dengan tahun 2015 pelaksanaan pemberian nafkah oleh PNS terhadap bekas isteri dan anaknya tidak berjalan sebagaimana mestinya. Bekas suami selaku PNS tidak melaksanakan sepenuhnya isi dari hasil putusan tersebut. Faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan suami PNS tidak memberikan nafkah kepada bekas isteri dan anaknya yaitu faktor ekonomi, faktor orang tua bekas isteri dianggap mampu untuk memberikan biaya nafkah kepada anaknya, faktor moral dan faktor pihak isteri tidak meminta haknya dalam gugatan.
Ideal Komunikasi Dalam Dimensi: Dimensi Authoritarianism dan Dimensi Libertarianism
Authors: Fauzan Fauzan
Published: October 2023

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan tentang Dimensi Authoritarianism dan Dimensi Libertarianism dan hubungannya dengan teori kepemimpinan. Ini termasuk kajian library research. Dalam kajian ini ditemukan bahwa Teori kepemimpinan yang mengutamakan kebebasan individu dalam mengambil keputusan dan bertindak, seperti teori kepemimpinan partisipatif (participative leadership) dan teori kepemimpinan servan (servant leadership), dapat dilihat sebagai sejalan dengan prinsip libertarianisme. Teori kepemimpinan partisipatif mengutamakan partisipasi dan keterlibatan anggota tim dalam pengambilan keputusan, sehingga anggota tim merasa memiliki tanggung jawab dan kebanggaan atas hasil yang dicapai. Prinsip ini sejalan dengan prinsip libertarianisme yang menempatkan kebebasan individu dalam mengambil keputusan sebagai hal yang sangat penting. Sementara itu, teori kepemimpinan servan menempatkan perhatian pada kebutuhan dan kepentingan anggota tim, bukan hanya kepentingan pemimpin. Pemimpin sebagai pelayan (servant) yang mengabdi pada kepentingan anggota tim, sehingga anggota tim merasa dihargai dan terlibat aktif dalam proses pengambilan keputusan. Prinsip ini juga sejalan dengan prinsip libertarianisme yang menempatkan kebebasan individu dalam mengambil keputusan dan bertindak sebagai hal yang sangat penting. Secara keseluruhan, prinsip libertarianisme dapat menjadi dasar dalam membangun teori kepemimpinan yang mengutamakan kebebasan individu dalam mengambil keputusan dan bertindak, serta memberikan perhatian pada kebutuhan dan kepentingan anggota tim.