bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
OBSERVASI PH ALAMI BEBERAPA SAMPEL BUNGA DAN TANAMAN DI KAMPUS UNIVERSITAS WIJAYA KUSUMA SURABAYA
Authors: Kapuka Gius , Firdaus Solichatul , Anisa Siti
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to observe the acid-base pH of several samples of flowers and plants around the campus. To recognize acids and bases is usually by using indicators. The purpose of acid-base indicator analysis is to measure acid-base reactions. This usually requires the use of indicators or tools such as litmus paper, pH indicator paper, and electrodes for acids and bases. Indicators were extracted from Allamanda flower plants, Bougainvillea flowers, and Dracaena reflexa plants using solvents (water) and alcohol. The method used in this study is the practicum method and literature review using Google Scholar articles and sources.
An Analysis of Politeness Rules in Teacher-Students Classroom Interaction
Authors: Kamilah Siti Nur
Published: April 2024

The practical application of manners or etiquette to avoid offending and to make others feel comfortable is known as politeness. Since it is a culturally determined phenomenon, what is considered to be respectful in one society may occasionally be viewed as extremely impolite or strange in another. This descriptive qualitative study seeks to investigate the rules of politeness by Lakoff (1973) in teacher-students utterances during classroom interaction. However, an English teacher and 36 students of MAN 2 Kota Kediri became the sample of this research. As the data was a speech-shaped, it was obtained through several steps such as observation and data recording then it was analyzed trough data reduction, and data display, data validation, and drawing conclusion. The findings indicated that there were three rules used by the teacher and the students in their utterances namely ‘Do Not Impose’, ‘Give Option’, and ‘Make the Hearer Feel Good’.
Poetry as An Alternative to Teach Literature for EFL Students in English Course
Authors: As Sholihin Ahmad Arif Burhanuddin , Adzani Adam , Salam Akmalus , Rohmana Wahyu Indah Mala
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the study is to investigate how effectively poetry works as an alternative teaching strategy for literature to English as a foreign language (EFL) Students. Poetry is a form of verbal art that evokes feelings, reflects thoughts, and conveys human experiences in a beautiful and creative way. This study explores the connection between teaching methods and literary works, with a specific focus on the use of poetry by teachers to improve language proficiency in EFL students. The study emphasizes a teacher's insights as a useful resource within the framework of an English course in Pare Kediri, East Java. The instructor highlights how well poetry works as an alternative teaching strategy for enhancing students' basic language proficiency, which includes speaking, listening, writing, and reading. The study also looks at the many advantages of including poetry in teaching languages. Using poetry as an alternative method to teach literature develops their critical thinking skills and language fluency in addition to their language ability. Moreover, it fosters a greater awareness and respect of one's cultural history and raises learning motivation. The research highlights the educational advantages of adding poetry into the curriculum and highlights the possibility of poetry as an alternative teaching method for EFL students. It is a promising option for instructors looking for cutting-edge and effective teaching methods because of its effectiveness. In the end, this study's conclusions support the inclusion of poetry in the curriculum as an alternative method to improve EFL students' language learning opportunities.
P – T – х diagram of the Al – Ba system
Authors:   Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Alymov M. I. , Levinsky Yu. V. ,   Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vershinina E. V. ,   Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology
Published: April 2024

Intermetallic compounds formed in Al – Ba system are stable at temperatures above the melting point of both barium and aluminum, which allows to consider barium as a promising element for aluminum alloys operating at high temperatures and characterized by relatively high vapor pressure of barium. On the other hand, aluminum-barium ligature is widely used in various fields of metallurgy for the preparation of alloys and complex modification of steels and cast irons: aluminum improves the quality of steels, acting as a reducing agent for iron in its oxide compounds, and barium contributes to the graphitization of cast irons, which leads to an improvement in the pearlite and ferritic structures. The study of the aluminum-barium system (Al – Ba) demands taking into account the high vapor pressure of Ba, which requires analysis of the system in the pressure-temperature-concentration coordinates (p – T – x diagrams), which is the aim of the present paper. The results obtained in this work can be successfully used in the development of ternary and more alloys containing aluminium and barium.
The FeZrN films: static and microwave magnetic properties
Authors:   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Science, Sheftel E. N. , Harin E. V. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Science, Tedzhetov V. A. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Science, Rozanov K. N. ,   Institute of Theoretical and Applied Electrodynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bobrovskii S. Yu. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Science,   Institute of Theoretical and Applied Electrodynamics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Usmanova G. Sh. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Science
Published: April 2024

The phase-structural state, magnetic structure parameters, static and microwave magnetic properties of Fe81 – 74Zr2 – 5N17 – 21 films prepared by reactive magnetron deposition were studied. As the Zr and N contents increase, the film structure changes from, so-called, mixed structure (grain size 3 – 6 nm of nanocrystalline α-Fe(Zr,N) + fcc nitride) to amorphous one. The film magnetic structure parameters (effective anisotropy field of stochastic domains D1/2〈Ha〉 = 11.8 ± 8 Oe and effective local anisotropy field D1/2Ha = 880 ± 700 Oe), saturation magnetization Ms (1.8 ± 0.3 T), coercive field Hc (11 ± 2 Oe), and the real permeability µ′ (80 ± 30), retaining its value at frequencies up to 3 GHz, were determined. The values of the initial permeability µ0 (70 ± 21) obtained from the hysteresis and the real permeability µ′ (80 ± 30) obtained from microwave measurements are in good agreement. The correlation between the static magnetic properties, the stochastic magnetic structure parameters and the real permeability µ′ was considered. There is no any sign on ferromagnetic resonance in the studied frequency range. However the Acher’s coefficient value (less than 0.38) for this frequency range indicates the possibility of ferromagnetic resonance at higher frequencies.
Irradiation of single-crystal silicon with a powerful pulsed beam of carbon ions and protons
Authors:   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Simakov S. V. , Vinogradova N. A. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nikitushkina O. N. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rumyantseva S. B. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Mikhailova A. B. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tovtin V. I. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Starostin E. E. ,   Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zhidkov M. V. ,   Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences, Ligachev A. E. ,   Federal Research Center Institute of General Physics A.M. Prokhorov of Russian Academy of Sciences, Potemkin G. V. ,   National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Remnev G. E. ,   National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Pavlov S. K. ,   National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
Published: April 2024

The surface of single-crystal silicon irradiated with a powerful pulsed beam of carbon ions and protons was studied using optical and scanning electron microscopy. The surface was irradiated using a TEMP-2 accelerator in a vacuum of ~10–3 Pa. The ion beam consisted of 70 % carbon ions (C+ + C+2) and 30 % protons. The sample was irradiated with one pulse with a dose of 1.5 × 1013 ions/cm2. Craters characterized by a hexagonal shape were obtained on the silicon surface. X-ray phase analysis showed the presence of carbon content inside the crater.
Pengaruh Edukasi Media Podcast Dan Video Animasi Terhadap Pengetahuan Gizi Lebih Remaja Usia 16-18 Tahun Di SMA PGRI 3 Bogor
Authors: Adrianto Bayu , Ilmi Ibnu Malkan Bakhrul , Syah Muhammad Nur Hasan , Sufyan Dian Luthfiana
Published: April 2024

Background: The nutritional status of overweight and obesity worldwide has almost tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 340 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 years experienced overnutrition and obesity. Most nutritional problems can be avoided if an individual has good knowledge about nutrition and regulates eating. Nutrition education is provided to increase the level of knowledge and use interesting media so that the educational material to be delivered can be received more easily. Objective: Knowing the difference in the level of knowledge about overweight in adolescents 16-18 years before and after being given education with videos and podcasts. Method : Quasy experimental study with pre-post-test group design involving 80 students in class X and XI which choosed by cluster random sampling. Knowledge data collected with online method. Result :there are a difference knowledge with the use of nutrition education media through podcasts (p=0.000) and animated videos (p=0.000). Conclusion: There are differences in the level of knowledge about overweight in adolescents 16-18 years before and after being given education with videos and podcasts

 

 
Faktor yang berhubungan dengan Rujukan Pasien Peserta BPJS di Puskesmas Bangkala Kota Makassar Tahun 2023
Authors: Magfirah Magfirah , Ap A. Rizki Amelia , Hamzah Wardiah
Published: April 2024

The health service referral system is the organization of health services that regulates the delegation of duties and responsibilities of health services reciprocally both vertically and horizontally. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors related to patient referral participants (BPJS) at the Bangkala Health Center, Makassar City in 2023. . This type of research is a quantitative observational study using a cross sectional approach. The population in this study is the BPJS participant community who visited the Bangkala Health Center in Makassar City in the last month of 2022 with a total of 956 participants. The samples in this study were 282 samples. The sampling technique is using probability sampling method with accidental sampling technique. The results showed that there was no relationship with knowledge (p=0.873). Meanwhile, the variables significantly related to BPJS patient referrals were the availability of medicines (p=0.000) and the availability of medical devices (p=0.000). The conclusion from this study is that there is a relationship between the availability of medicines, the availability of medical devices and BPJS referrals. While the knowledge variable is not related to BPJS patient referrals.
Hubungan Keikutsertaan Kegiatan Prolanis dengan Kualitas Hidup Lansia di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Bangkala
Authors: Musdalifah Musdalifah , Hamzah Wardiah , Baharuddin Alfina
Published: April 2024

Chronic diseases cause disability in sufferers, so the Government, through BPJS Health, collaborates with health facilityservices to design a program known as “Chronic Disease Management Program” which is a system that combines management and communication if health services for participants with certain diseases through efforts to treat the disease independently. This research aims to determine the relationship between participation in Prolanis activitiesand the quality of life of the elderly. The type of research used is an analytical survey method using a Cross Sectional Study. The population in this study were 63 elderly who participated in Prolanis in the Bangkala Community Health Center working area. The sampling technique used was Exhaustive sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires and analysis using univariate and bivariate test, with a confidence level of    α = 0.05. The research result show that reminders do not have a significant relationship with the elderly where the p value is 0.229. Monitoring health status has a significant relationship with the quality of life of the elderly where the p value is 0.033. Drug services do not have a significant relationship with the quality of life of the elderly where the p value is 0.214. Club activities have a significant relationship with the quality of life of the elderly where the p value is 0.047 based on the results of the chi-square test. Therefore, Bangkala Health Center Health officers are expected to pay more attention to reminder activities. Participants are also expected to carry out health status monitoring activities, drug services and club activities more regularly.
Pengaruh Rendam Kaki dengan Air Hangat Campur Kencur terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah Lansia Hipertensi Di Desa Pohsanten
Authors: Dewi Ni Komang Mia Sintya , Dwijayanto I Made Rio , Kusumaningtyas Dwi Prima Hanis
Published: April 2024

Elderly is a phase of someone who experiences increasing age where the group is at risk of experiencing health problems. Hypertension is a condition in which a person experiences an increase in high blood pressure which reaches a systolic number of more than 140 mmHg and a diastolic number of more than 90 mmHg. Several treatments for lowering blood pressure can be carried out, one of which is with non-pharmacological actions. This study aims to determine whether or not there is an effect of soaking feet with warm water mixed with kencur on reducing blood pressure in elderly hypertensives in Pohsanten Village. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group before-after design. The population in this study were all hypertensive elderly people in Pohsanten Village. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique with 102 research samples, the experimental group totaling 51 people and the control group totaling 51 people were given the intervention of foot soaks with plain water. The analysis of this study used the Wilcoxon test and the Mann-Whitney test. In this study, the results obtained were p value = 0.000 for systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure with a p value = 0.000, meaning that there was an average difference in systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after the intervention. It can be concluded that there is an effect of soaking feet in warm water mixed with kencur on reducing blood pressure in elderly hypertensives in Pohsanten Village.
PENGARUH RASIO KEUANGAN TERHADAP KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN PADA PERUSAHAAN LQ45 PERIODE TAHUN 2020-2023
Authors: Aulia Putri , Sukiswo Helmy Wahyu
Published: April 2024

Dividend policy is a strategic decision that involves the allocation of a company's net income after tax to be distributed to shareholders. This research aims to determine the influence of liquidity, profitability and leverage on dividend policy on the LQ45 Index for 2020-2023. This research uses the SPSS test and the sampling method is purposive sampling with the results of obtaining 15 companies as samples. The results of this research prove that liquidity has an effect on dividend policy, profitability has an effect on dividend policy, and leverage has no effect on dividend policy. The independent variables, namely liquidity, profitability and leverage, have an influence on dividend policy by 0.268 or 26.81%, while the remaining 73.19% is influenced by other variables not included in the research.
Analisis Ketertarikan Gen Z di Indonesia Terhadap Investasi di Pasar Modal
Authors: Wulansari Putri , Saputra Agung Joni , Ikhlash Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Pada saat ini banyak anak muda terutama Gen Z yang sangat mahir akan teknologi dan informasi, selain itu Gen Z juga kerap disebut generasi yang sulit mengelola keuangan karena minimnya pengetahuan tentang pengelolaan keuangan juga didukung dengan kebiasaan Gen Z yang memiliki gaya hidup dinamis dan terkesan mengikuti perkembangan zaman. maka tujuan peneliti disini guna mengetahui seberapa banyak Gen Z tau tentang Investasi dan juga mengetahui ketertarikan Gen Z terhadap Investasi di Pasar Modal. Pertumbuhan investasi di pasar modal kini terus meningkat dari beberapa tahun terakhir, sampai September 2023 ada 11,72 juta investor, yang ditopang oleh investor reksadana, Surat Berharga Negara (SBN) dan juga investor saham. Investor tersebut tersebar di berbagai daerah di wilayah Indonesia seperti Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Balinusa, Maluku dan Papua. Hal tersebut terjadi karena adanya Kerjasama antara Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) pasar modal dan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). Peningkatan investasi juga di picu oleh kesadaran masyarakat atau generasi muda akan pentingnya menabung
CDIO Framework: A Solution of The Project-Based Learning Problem in Accounting Study Program
Authors: Fadillah Fadillah - , Zelmiyanti Riri , Irianto Danar , Riadi Sugeng
Published: April 2024

This study assesses the readiness of the accounting Study Program at Batam State Polytechnic in implementing CDIO as a PBL-based MBKM support. Although PBL has been integrated in education there, constraints such as inefficient schedules are still common. Qualitative descriptive method is used by conducting interviews with related parties. The results showed that the initial implementation of CDIO involves the division of the project in one semester supported by relevant subjects. By implementing CDIO, it is expected to reduce constraints during PBL, improve time efficiency, and course management involved in the project. It is recommended that accounting study programs continue to prepare themselves in implementing CDIO and involve relevant courses to support PBL
Manejo de la pancreatitis enfisematosa
Authors: Onieva Francisco Gabriel , Fernández Juana , Pérez Demetrio , Espada María Jose , Jímenez José Luis , Blanco Gerardo
Published: April 2024

La pancreatitis enfisematosa es una complicación grave y rara de la pancreatitis aguda grave, cuyo diagnóstico se hace mediante tomografía computadorizada, ante el hallazgo de gas en la celda pancreática. Su manejo depende en gran medida del estado general del paciente, de forma que se comienza con un manejo conservador inicial, planteándose opciones más agresivas ante el empeoramiento del cuadro clínico. Hoy en día, han tomado mayor auge los tratamientos mínimamente invasivos, aunque el desbridamiento quirúrgico sigue siendo el método de referencia en estos pacientes. Se presenta una revisión amplia de su manejo quirúrgico a raiz de un caso fatal en nuestro servicio.
Conceptualización jurídica del plagio en Colombia
Authors: Sanabria Luis Eduardo
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo pretende hacer claridad sobre ladefinición de plagio y de conceptos que le son afines,haciendo énfasis en las implicaciones jurídicas y legalesque conlleva.Los médicos, y especialmente los cirujanos, desconocemosal investigar, escribir e intentar publicar, lasimplicaciones que tiene desconocer aspectos éticosy legales del plagio. El desconocimiento de la ley noexime de responsabilidades legales ni de una sanción.Sin perder de vista los antecedentes históricos,doctrinales, jurisprudenciales, éticos y morales, finalizacon reflexiones respecto al control, y a la importancia queello tiene para las instituciones de educación superiordel país y para los autores de artículos científicos.
Pseudo-positive Information and COVID-19: Reasons behind Sharing Fake News (Georgian Social Media Analysis)
Authors: Markariani Liana , Toradze Maia
Published: April 2024

A plethora of studies state that a perceptible gap can be observed concerning disinformation influence analysis, which is presented by a lack of research on this phenomenon. In a crisis precipitated by the pandemic disruption, the necessity to scrutinize these topics becomes particularly transparent, as an individual’s critical thinking is incapacitated, which leads to a surge in fake news sharing. The article aims to expose and investigate the characteristics of a new, pseudo-positive disposition of false information and the reasons behind its extensive dissemination. By analyzing the original sources of fake news published on "Facebook", conducting an in-depth interview with eight field experts, integrated with a small survey of 204 Georgians, we identify that to overcome the pandemic-induced stress and create an optimistic environment, any positive information that is apprehensible under these conditions becomes effortlessly shareable and consequently, pseudo-positivity is utilized as a manipulator to foment a wave of disinfodemy. Keywords: disinformation, pseudo-positivity, social media, COVID-19, manipulation, crisis, Facebook, mental health, media psychology
The Rise of Clickbait Headlines: A Study on Media Platforms from Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Abdur , Al Mamun Abdullah
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the study is to find out the actual numbers or ratio of clickbait headlines used by specific Bangladeshi media, the reason behind the rise of clickbait headlines in the era of social media, and to disclose the perception of media personnel regarding clickbait headlines and their effect on audiences’ credibility. The qualitative method of research has been followed for the research. Content of four top-ranked media of Bangladesh have been analyzed and 12 media personnel from these media outlets have been interviewed. The study revealed a huge presence of clickbait components in each media’s content. Factors like getting more clicks to generate money, competition, and audience demand have been identified behind the rise of clickbait headlines in recent times. Media personnel have acknowledged that clickbait headlines have some negative effects on various dimensions, of which, losing audience credibility is notable. Keywords: clickbait, social media, competition, credibility, Facebook
The Affordance of Visibility in the Social Media Videos of LGBT Nonprofits in Lebanon: (In)Visibilities, Representativity and Socio-Political Engagement
Authors: Badaoui Antoine
Published: April 2024

LGBT nonprofit organizations in Lebanon use social media videos to foreground the rights of sexual minorities in a society that institutionalizes homophobia. Employing content and thematic analysis to study twelve of these videos within the Lebanese sociopolitical context, I examine how the organizations enact the online affordance of visibility to transgress local hegemonic discourses and claim representativity and political rights. Engaging in politics online comes with the fear of offline homophobia. Lebanese LGBT nonprofits have therefore adopted strategies to mitigate offline persecution, including the invisibility of individuals within the visibility of the collective. They have also engaged in Pan-Arab activism and relied on local Arabic terms for sexual minorities to create a more nuanced activism for the Arab region than found in transnational LGBT activism. Keywords: LGBT, Lebanon, nonprofits, social media, visibility
Social Construction of Tourist in Choosing The Ullen Sentalu Museum as A Tourism Destination
Authors: Septadinusastra Vina Alvinia , Kurnia Sari Rizkita
Published: April 2024

Yogyakarta as one of the preferred tourism destinations for domestic and foreign tourist. Tourist destination that prioritize on culture and history, creates its own charmed for tourist. One of the tourism destination brands in Yogyakarta is The Ullen Sentalu Museum, which offers a different and unique concept from other museums. Ullen Sentalu museum building had European architecture, all museum collection come from the first hand, there are educators guiding the tourist. The purpose of this study was to determine the social construction of tourist in choosing the Ullen Sentalu Museum as a tourist destination who travel frequently and active users of social media. The research method used was qualitative method with a case study approach. The result of this study were: (1) Tourist chosen the Ullen Sentalu Museum as their destination through word of mouth, (2) Social Media is used to provide testimonials to tourist who did not know or had never visited the Ullen Sentalu Museum, (3) The existence of educators in telling history by storytelling is a supporting factor that attracts tourists to come back again to Ullen Sentalu Museum.
Analyzing Movement Densities in AlKarkh Districts: A Comparative Study
Authors: Albabely Saif , Alobaydi Dhirgham
Published: April 2024

In recent years, many city centers have experienced severe traffic congestion due to focusing on personal transportation, with cars being the easiest and fastest means of travel. The excessive use of cars has led to neglect of social and environmental aspects, further exacerbating the issue. Historical city centers are particularly affected as they are often commercial hubs with an organic network of roads that increase the difficulty of access and movement. As a result, congestion has intensified, and cars have become the only means of transportation between different parts of the city. This research aims to analyze the effects of traffic congestion in city centers by focusing on a case study of AlKarkh. The study relied on observing and collecting information available at the site, calculating movement densities during peak times on five busy days, and analyzing the data. Additionally, the study compared the results with data from 2014 to assess changes in movement densities. The findings from this research can provide evidence for urban planning that aims to develop the road network in historical city centers and improve transportation policies.
Effect of Soil-Structure Interaction on the Response of Machine Foundation Subjected to Seismic Loading: A Review Study
Authors: Noman Bilal Jabbar , Albusoda Bushra Suhale
Published: April 2024

This review provides a detailed look at the current knowledge and approaches related to Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction (DSSI) in machine foundation design, focusing on its substantial impact on seismic response and structural stability. The significance of this interaction in structural design, especially in areas prone to seismic activity, is pivotal. The paper begins by exploring various modeling methods, like the Finite Element Method (FEM), highlighting their importance in understanding the intricate aspects of DSSI, such as energy loss and interface behavior. It is evident from the studies that FEM is particularly effective in analyzing settlement under reciprocating loads. Soil-structure interaction (SSI) is a complex phenomenon that can positively and negatively affect the seismic performance of machine foundations. Several factors, including embedment depth, soil stiffness, and foundation properties, govern the influence of SSI. This review discusses the dual nature of SSI and highlights the importance of considering the interaction between soil properties, foundation design, seismic loads, and interaction effects. In addition, it identifies the limitations of the current research and advocates for more accurate and inclusive models and extensive empirical studies to address real-world complexities and uncertainties. In conclusion, this review offers crucial insights and foundational knowledge for future innovative design solutions and advanced research methodologies and significantly contributes to developing resilient and reliable structural designs in seismic-prone regions. The emphasis is on the need for more nuanced and comprehensive studies to further the understanding and application of DSSI in machine foundation design.
Revolutionizing Depth Sensing: A Review Study of Apple LiDAR Sensor for as-built Scanning Applications
Authors: Abbas Sahar Fadhil , Abed Fanar Mansour
Published: April 2024

Incorporating the LiDAR sensor in the most recent Apple devices represents a substantial development in 3D mapping technology. Meanwhile, Apple's Lidar is still a new sensor. Therefore, this article reviews the potential uses of the Apple Lidar sensor in various fields, including engineering and construction, focusing on indoor and outdoor as-built 3D mapping and cultural heritage conservation. The affordable cost and shorter observation times compared to traditional surveying and other remote sensing techniques make the Apple Lidar an attractive choice among scholars and professionals. This article highlights the need for continued research on the Apple LiDAR sensor technology while discussing its specifications and limitations. A comprehensive review found that the Apple LiDAR sensor has shown promise in capturing 3D point clouds of small to medium-sized objects with exceptional detail. This technology offers a cost-effective and accessible option to scan areas faster and analyze data more quickly and automatically for 3D mapping and modelling in indoor and outdoor environments, particularly in areas with restricted access when using other traditional techniques. It also opens the door for more sophisticated applications in future studies, including cultural heritage conservation, archaeological investigations and feature detection, building health monitoring and many more.
Assessment of the Numeracy Tutorial Service of Project KaISIPnayan: Inputs to the Sustainable Extension Program
Authors: Ferrer Flordeliza B , Baltazar Jojo I , Legaspi Gina Fe S , Borja Czarina Paulyn O , Briones Reinalyn P , Canapia Bai Hasmin A , Garita Gracezel Ann E , Yacap Angelica Mae
Published: April 2024

This study provides an overview of an assessment conducted on the numeracy tutorial service, namely Project KaISIPnayan. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of the program, with the objective of enhancing its extension initiatives. By examining the inputs required for a sustainable extension program, this assessment provides valuable insights into the long-term viability and impact of the numeracy tutorial service. The research employs a mixed-methods approach that combines data analysis and qualitative analysis. The quantitative phase entails delivering pre- and post-tests to participants to assess their improvement in mathematics. In addition, the qualitative phase uses an evaluation form to collect feedback on the numeracy tutorial service to gather comprehensive data. The results reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the program, highlighting key areas for improvement. Furthermore, the data imply that Project KaISIPnayan creates a positive attitude toward mathematics and increases learners' confidence in mathematics. The findings emphasize the importance of program design, trained tutors, adequate resource allocation, and collaborative partnerships to ensure sustainability. The assessment contributes to the development of evidence-based strategies for enhancing numeracy tutorial services and provides valuable inputs for sustaining Project KaISIPnayan's extension initiatives. The findings of this study can guide organizations and educational institutions in designing effective and sustainable tutorial programs that promote numeracy skills among students, empowering them for lifelong success.
A Study on the Academicization of Education Consulting
Authors:   The Korea Association of Education Consulting & Coaching, KAECC, Lee Sang Seub
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to suggest the direction of development of education consulting through the establishment of education consulting as a discipline. This study examined the origins and current status of education consulting and the challenges for establishing education consulting as a discipline. The Korean graduate schools, domestic academic institutions, were the starting point of education consulting in the world. In March 2012, the first master's program in education consulting was opened at Dongduk Women's University Graduate School of Education. The Department of Education Consulting and the Major in Education Consulting have been established in the master's and doctoral programs of three Korean graduate schools and in the master's programs of nine Korean graduate schools of education. The Korea Association of Education Consulting and Coaching, a professional society of education consulting, was founded in June 2017, and its professional journal, the Journal of Education Consulting and Coaching, was selected as a KCI accredited journal of the National Research Foundation of Korea in January 2022. In order to establish education consulting as an academic discipline, this study proposed to establish research objects and research areas of education consulting, establish theories and research methods, expand the establishment of education consulting departments and education consulting majors in Korean universities and graduate schools, and expand professional societies and professional journals related to education consulting. This study is the first paper to study the academic establishment of education consulting through the research objects, theories, and research methods of education consulting, the establishment of master's and doctoral programs in graduate schools, the establishment of professional societies, and the publication of professional journals, and has significance as a basic study for the academic establishment of education consulting.
Multifaceted consequences of visual distraction during natural behaviour
Authors: Kumle Levi , Vo Melissa L.-H. , Nobre Kia , Draschkow Dejan
Published: April 2024

Visual distraction is a ubiquitous aspect of everyday life. Studying the consequences of distraction during temporally extended tasks, however, is not tractable with traditional methods. Here we developed a virtual reality approach that segments complex behaviour into cognitive subcomponents, including encoding, visual search, working memory usage, and decision-making. Participants copied a model display by selecting objects from a resource pool and placing them into a workspace. By manipulating the distractibility of objects in the resource pool, we discovered interfering effects of distraction across the different cognitive subcomponents. We successfully traced the consequences of distraction all the way from overall task performance to the decision-making processes that gate memory usage. Distraction slowed down behaviour and increased costly body movements. Critically, distraction increased encoding demands, slowed visual search, and decreased reliance on working memory. Our findings illustrate that effects of visual distraction during natural behaviour can be rather focal but nevertheless have cascading consequences.
A mile in their shoes: understanding healthcare journeys of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK
Authors: Talks Isobel , Mobarak Buthena Al , Katona Cornelius , Hunt Jane , Winters Niall , Geniets Anne
Published: April 2024

Refugees and asylum seekers worldwide face numerous barriers in accessing health systems in their new home countries. The evidence regarding who and what helps refugees and asylum seekers facilitate access to and the navigation of the health system in the UK is small. This paper addresses this gap through analysing 14 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with refugees and asylum seekers of different countries of origin in the UK, to identify where, when, and how they came into contact with the healthcare system and what the outcome of these interactions were. It identifies key obstacles as well as ‘facilitators’ of their healthcare experience and suggests that host families, friends and third-party organisations can all play an important role in ensuring refugees and asylum seekers receive the healthcare they need.
Pikunda-Munda and Batalimo-Maluba: Archaeological Investigations of the Iron Age Settlement History of the Western and Northern Congo Basin
Authors: Seidensticker Dirk
Published: April 2024

The spread of pottery-producing communities into the Congo rainforest is commonly linked to demic diffusion, driven by the so-called ‘Bantu Expansion’. It is considered the primary linguistic, cultural, and demographic process in Holocene sub-Saharan Africa. A key region in reconstructions of this process is the western Congo Basin. This paper presents, for the first time, a coherent picture of the archaeological settlement history in the western and northern Congo Basin, uncovered by fieldwork of the late 1980s along the rivers Ngoko, Sangha, Likwala-aux-Herbes, Ubangi, and Lua. Archaeological research of the \textit{River Reconnaissance Project}, directed by Manfred K. H. Eggert from 1977 to 1987, produced a pottery sequence for the region. Archaeological features and findings uncovered during the project’s field campaigns in the northern and western Congo Basin have only recently been studied in detail. The present analysis provides the only reliable source for the a reconstruction of the cultural dynamics within the region due to lack of subsequent archaeological fieldwork. Archaeological data and the sequence of pottery styles within the western Congo Basin, along the Sangha river, cannot support the claim that this region, due to a climate-induced extension of savannas, played a unique role as a ‘corridor’ within the expansion of putatively ‘Bantu’ speaking groups during the latter half of the 1st millennium BCE.
Executive Power and the Internal Organization of Legislatures
Authors: Andonie Costel , Diermeier Daniel , Prato Carlo
Published: April 2024

We present a model of endogenous legislative organization in a presidential democracy. We study how the policy preferences and the strength of the veto rights of the president shape the allocation of proposal power in the legislature. Contrary to the common intuition that stronger presidents weaken legislative parties, we find that the opposite is often true: stronger presidents generally increase the centralization of proposal rights in the opposition and have a non-monotonic effect on the strength of the legislative leadership of the president’s party.
'सेतो धरती' उपन्यासमा भाषिक विचलन
Authors: लामिछाने मुक्तिकला
Published: April 2024

यो लेख अमर न्यौपानेद्वारा लिखित 'सेतो धरती' उपन्यासमा प्रयुक्त अग्रभूमिनिर्माण अन्तर्गत रहेर भाषिक विचलनमा आधारित छ । अग्रभूमिनिर्माणका प्रमुख उपकरण समानान्तरता र विचलन मध्ये यहाँ विचलनको परिचय दिई सेतो धरती उपन्यासमा रहेको भाषिक विचलनको विश्लेषण गर्नु यस लेखको प्रमुख उद्देश्य हो । पुस्तकालयीय अध्ययन विधिबाट तथ्य सङ्कलन गरी सेतो धरती उपन्यासलाई प्राथमिक स्रोत तथा सैद्धान्तिक पुस्तकहरूलाई द्वितीयक स्रोतका रूपमा लिइएको यस लेखमा वर्णनात्मक विधिको उपयोग भएको छ । विश्लेष्य उपन्यासमा मानक व्याकरणका मान्यतामा सीमित नबनी साहित्यिक कृतिलाई कलात्मक र सार्थक तुल्याउन शैलीविज्ञानमा स्थापित अग्रभूमि निर्माणका समानान्तर र विचलनअन्तर्गत विचलनको यथोचित उपयोग गरिएको पाइयो । उपन्यासमा प्रयुक्त भाषा पात्रानुकूल नै पाइन्छ । विश्लेष्य उपन्यासमा भाषिका, ध्वनि प्रक्रियात्मक, अर्थतात्विक, व्याकरणिक, पदक्रम र आदर विचलन मध्ये भाषिक विचलन अधिक रहेछ भन्ने देखियो जसले उपन्यास थप कलात्मक बनेको छ । साहित्यको समालोचनामा भाषिक विचलनको यो विश्लेषण एउटा नवीन आयाम हुन सक्ने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ ।
Assumptions of Regression Analysis: When Violated
Authors: Koirala Govinda P.
Published: April 2024

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Assessing the Clinical Outcomes of Voxelotor Treatment in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Authors: Chaturvedi Purnima , Shah Sapna Ratan
Published: April 2024

The results of Voxelotor treatment in Sickle Cell Disease, as assessed through clinical outcomes, demonstrated its efficacy in reducing hemolysis and improving hemoglobin levels. This effect can be attributed to Voxelotor's inhibition of HbS polymerization, thereby restoring the deformability and compliance of sickle RBCs. Our mathematical model provided mechanistic insights into how altered rheological properties of sickle RBCs impact their flow dynamics in microcirculation. Specifically, we observed that Voxelotor-induced improvements in RBC deformability and compliance lead to enhanced plasma film height in capillaries, promoting smoother blood flow and reducing the risk of vaso-occlusive events. We established a direct relationship between the molecular mechanism of Voxelotor action and its clinical outcomes. The mathematical model served as a bridge, elucidating how Voxelotor-induced changes in sickle RBC mechanics translate to improved microcirculatory flow and reduced vaso-occlusion. This holistic understanding not only validates the therapeutic efficacy of Voxelotor but also underscores the importance of considering biomechanical factors in evaluating treatment outcomes in SCD. Furthermore, this study highlighted the relevance of microfluidics based diagnostic tools in assessing the efficacy of Voxelotor treatment. By leveraging insights from our mathematical model, microfluidics devices can be designed to mimic physiological conditions and effectively evaluate the deformability of sickle RBCs before and after treatment. This integrated approach not only facilitates the development of personalized therapeutic interventions but also accelerates the translation of novel treatments, such as Voxelotor, from preclinical studies to clinical practice for the management of Sickle Cell Disease.
Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 12(1): 46-53.
Community Health Profile of Selected Area of Birgunj Metropolitan City, Parsa
Authors: Bhattarai Jamuna , Chaudhary Angira Kumari , Koirala Surya , Shah Ruby , Adhikari Sabina , Kushwaha Nidhi Kamal
Published: April 2024

Background: Community assessment is the basic foundation for promoting and improving the health of community populations. The objective of this survey is to appraise the health profile of the community and assist in promoting community health.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out from August 14, 2019, to September 21, 2019. The population of the study was residents of ward number 1, Chhapkaiya of Birgunj Metropolitan City, a Slum area of the ward selected purposively, where there were 200 houses and a total population was 1364. Data were collected using the interview technique. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data.
Results: The majority (79.0%) of respondents threw waste in an open field. Only 19.0% of respondents had used latrines.  Most women (80.25%)   became mothers at the age of fewer than 20 years. More than half (57.31%) of pregnant women had done an ANC visit up to the fourth time, among them, 90.0% of respondents had delivered in a government hospital 86.0% of the mothers had colostrum feeding practiced as well and 90.12% had done exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months. Female sterilisation (38%) were more common in the society. Above sixty percent (62.86%) of families, had done diarrheal management in the home of under 5 children.
Conclusion: The health profile of the Chhapkaiya community is satisfactory. All populations used safe water but open field defecation is prevalent and most of the population threw waste in the open field. The majority of the women became mothers below 20 years of age and home delivery is still practiced in this community.
Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 12(1): 39-45.
Aneurysmal Dermatofibroma: Uncommon Presentation of Common Disease
Authors: Patel Shraddha , Agarwal Pooja , Chaudhary Raju , Baxi Kalgi
Published: April 2024

Aneurysmal dermatofibroma is an uncommon, benign variant of dermatofibroma due to the slow extravasation of blood. Clinically, it is difficult to differentiate from other vascular occurring lesions like verrucous hemangioma and malignancies like malignant melanoma and nodular basal cell carcinoma. Hence, an excisional biopsy followed by a thorough histopathological examination is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis. Here, we report a case of a 38 year old female who presented with a brown colored nodular lesion on her left upper back for the last one year, and histopathological examination was consistent with aneurysmal dermatofibroma.
Pattern of Inappropriate use of Topical Corticosteroid and Cutaneous Adverse Effects at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Kathmandu
Authors: Bhandari Sabina , Paudel Upama
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Topical corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and anti-proliferative drugs with profound efficacy. As it provides rapid relief, it is used for  a wide spectrum of dermatological conditions. Rampant use of topical corticosteroids due to their  easy availability gives rise to difficult-to-treat cutaneous adverse effects.
Objectives: To determine the pattern of inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids and cutaneous adverse effects 
Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based cross-sectional prospective study conducted among 84 participants in the Department of Dermatology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, from October 2020 to September 2021. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee. The participants fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the study.
Results: Out of 84 cases, 59.5% were females and 40.5% were males. The mean age of participants was 30.4±9.1years. Dermatophytoses (71.4%) were the most common cause of inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids. The most common adverse effect was tinea incognito (23.8%). The most potent class (60%) of topical corticosteroids were misused. Most of the participants used topical steroids either for the duration of 1 week to 1 month ( 23.8%) or for more than 12 months (23.8%).
Conclusion: Inappropriate topical corticosteroid use is a common problem due to its easy accessibility, resulting in several difficult-to-treat cutaneous adverse effects. So, awareness-raising activities regarding the  proper use of corticosteroids have to be conducted.
A Kaleidoscopic Navigation Through Different Shades of Colors in Dermoscopy
Authors: Ankad Balachandra S , Adya Keshavmurthy A
Published: April 2024

Dermoscopy has traveled a long way from its initial application limited to tumoral dermatology, especially melanocytic tumors, to its indispensable role in general dermatology as well as in procedural dermatology. Dermoscopy primarily serves as a diagnostic tool by virtue of its ability to visualize skin surfaces and sub-surface structures in a magnified and illuminated manner. Colors are critical and significant in dermoscopy. They are imparted by different chromophores in skin tissue. Hence, recognition of diverse colors and their variations is of paramount importance in the analysis of a dermoscopic image. In this review, we describe the various colors observed in dermoscopy, emphasizing the same in order to interpret them appropriately for an accurate diagnosis.