bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
APPORT DU TUBE RECTAL DANS LA PRISE EN CHARGE DU VOLVULUS DU COLON SIGMOÏDE : EXPERIENCE DE L’HOPITAL PRINCIPAL DE DAKAR
Authors: DIEME, et al... Eugène
Published: August 2024

Objective: To report the results of the use of rectal tube in emergency as first line treatment in sigmoid volvulus in a context where endoscopic treatment is not available and describe those of the secondary care. Patients and Methods : This retrospective study carried out from January 2008 to December 2014 included 116 patients admitted at Hospital Principal of Dakar for volvulus of the sigmoid and treated immediately by rectal tube. A complete recruitment of patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria had been made during the period of the investigation. A collection sheet was crafted to collect data at the patient records. The procedure was to introduce through the anus in a patient in “taille” position, without anesthesia, a rectal tube previously lubricated. If successful, the tube, was removed at the second day. Then the patients were discharged and underwent a barium enema before the planned one stage sigmoidectomy. The absence of progression of the tube was considered as failure and motivated surgical treatment. The data entry and analysis were made using the Excel 2007 software. Results : This was of 110 men and 6 women with a median age of 47.5 years. Untwisting was obtained in 88 cases against 28 failures. After untwisting, 9 sigmoidectomy with primary anastomosis were performed during the same admission. In 62 cases, the sigmoidectomy was done later within an average of 130.5 days. The post operative follow up was uneventful. However 16 patients were lost during the follow up. After failure, we performed by laparotomy 9 one stage sigmoidectomy, 11 sigmoidectomy with end colostomy and 10 non resective surgery. We noted 4 wound infections, 1 anastomotic leakage and 1 death. Conclusion : The rectal tube is a good alternative to treat the sigmoid volvulus and allow delay sigmoidectomy on flat colon. Key words : acute intestinal obstruction, volvulus of sigmoïde, rectal tube, sigmoidectomy
CHIRURGIE DES DERMATOFIBROSARCOMES DE DARIER FERRAND A L’INSTITUT JOLIOT CURIE DE DAKAR : A PROPOS DE 13 CAS
Authors: Ka, et al… Sidy
Published: August 2024

Purposes: To evaluate the diagnostic, treatment and prognosis aspects of the dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans at Joliot Curie Cancer Center in Dakar. Patients and Methods: It was about a retrospective and descriptive study led over a period of 11 years, from January 2000 till December 2010. It concerned 13 patients with a histological diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans who underwent surgery and follow up. Results: We found 13 cases of DFSP on a duration of 11 years. The sex ratio was 1,16. The average age was of 38,4 years. The diagnosis of DFSP was often late with an average deadline of 4,96 years. Tumor was protuberant and nodular for 12 patients (92,3%). The trunk was the most common location of the tumor. The average size was of 22 mm with extrems of 8 and 250 mm. we found 1 case of vertebral extension and 1 case of lung metastasis after sarcomatous transformation. Surgery was the first therapeutic way. A normally covered wound was obtained for 9 patients (69%). For the other cases one skin graft and two rotation-advancement flaps was useful for wound cover. Adjuvant radiotherapy was made for bone extension for 1 patient. Imatinib systemic therapy was ineffective for the treatment of vertebral extension and lung metastasis. Recurrence occurred for 4 patients (30,7%) after 4,7 years follow up and 1 patient died. Keywords: dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; surgery; recurrence; sarcomatous transformation
TEXTILOME ENDOLUMINALE : UNE CAUSE RARE D’OCCLUSION INTESTINALE AIGUË
Authors: THIAM, et al Ousmane
Published: August 2024

Acute bowel obstruction by transmural migration of retained surgical sponge is rare. Diagnosis is difficult. It most often gives a presentation of bowel obstruction or intestinal fistula. We report a case of acute bowel obstruction by transmural migration of retained surgical sponge consecutive to caesarean section. It was a 26 years old-women, IIGIIP, with a history of two caesarean sections. It was received 3 months after cesarean for bowel obstruction. In biology, there was leukocytosis 20,000/mm3. Surgical exploration by laparotomy showed intestinal obstruction by endoluminal glossipoboma at the ileum. Bowel esection and end-to-end anastomosis was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful.
NÉCROSE ENTEROMESENTERIQUE BIFOCALE POST-TRAUMATIQUE. À PROPOS D’UN CAS.
Authors: Ka, et al… Ibrahima
Published: August 2024

When closed abdominal trauma occurs, enteromesenteric lesions are present in 1 to 5% of cases. First lesions are polymorphic, ranging from hematoma to ischemia as well as perforation and tearing. Clinical signs abdominal pain and peritoneal irritation are often nonspecific or have a delayed onset. However, a delay of only 8 to 12 hours in the diagnosis of these lesions increases the morbidity and mortality of about a third of the cases. Computed tomographyis the imaging mode of choice to evaluate abdominal trauma. Enteromesenteric necrosis are surgical treatment unlike lesions of solidorgans. This article reports the observation of a necrosis case that occurred at the surgical emergencies unit of the Grand Yoff General Hospital.
EVISCERATIONS TRAUMATIQUES DE L’ABDOMEN DANS LE SERVICE DE CHIRURGIE GENERALE DU C.H.U GABRIEL TOURE : ASPECTS DIAGNOSTQUES ET THERAPEUTIQUES
Authors: KONATE, et al... Moussa
Published: August 2024

Objective: To study the abdominal traumatic evisceration within the general surgical unit of CHU Gabriel TOURE. Methodology: It’s about a retrospective study dealing with 90 cases of compiled ETA within January 1999 and December 2010. Inclusion standards were the patients introducing the abdominal traumatic evisceration and whose diagnosis in summer in an operative hayfield. Patients have been recruited from the register and file of in-patient clinic within the general surgical unit. Result: We have registered in 12 years, 175 abdominal penetrating wounds of which 90 cases of abdominal traumatic evisceration. The hospital frequency has been: 0,20% of consultations, 0,95% of surgical emergencies, 51,43% of penetrating wounds. The average age of our patients was about 28,97 years old and with a sex ratio of 6,5 in favor of male. Eviscerations through PPAB have been the most manifested with 62 cases or 68,9% of cases. The street has been the most represented accident site with 46 cases or 51,0% of cases. Circumstances occurring were: criminal aggression in 60 cases (66,7%), AVP in 5 cases(5,6%), autolysis attempt in 10 cases (11,1%), work accident(injury on duty) in 15 cases (16,6%). Cutting tool was the most represented vulnerant agent with 61 cases (67,8%). The average time to hospital has been 97,22 min. The abdominal pain was intense in 69 cases (76,7%). The epiploon has been the most eviscerated organ or 64,4% (58 cases) of cases. The hail and the colon have been the most affected or 25,5% (23 cases). The ASP has permitted to objectivize a pneumoperitoneum in 8 cases (8, 9%). The abdominal scan has permitted to objectivize a peritoneal outpouring in 3 cases (3,3%) out of 1. The lesion of intra-abdominal organs has been found in 36 cases (40,0%). The white laparotomy rate has been (33,3%) in 30 cases. The simple suture of the wound was achieved in 24 cases (26,6%). The surgical gestures achieved have summer: a suture of the hail+the settler in 11cases(12,2%), a suture of the stomach in 10cases(11,2%), a resection of the hail+the anastomosis in 3cases(3,3%) , according to the lesions of organs inta abdominal case sutured of a liver in 6 suture cases (6,7%), of the backfire+epilpoom over 2cases(2,2%), a suture of the diaphragm in 2 showcases , ileale’s suture+an ileostomy in 2cases(2,2%). the remaining has been simple in 83 cases, an unwholesomeness of( 4%) 4cases, mortality in (3,3%) 3cases. The average time of hospitalization has been 6,3 days. Conclusion: Traumatic evisceration is frequent in juvenile area. Fighting against criminality and accidents on public highway would decrease this affection. Key words: evisceration, traumatism, abdomen, surgery, Mali
CARCINOME EPIDERMOIDE DU CANAL ANAL A L’INSTITUT JOLIOT CURIE DE DAKAR
Authors: DIENG, et al... Mamadou Moustapha
Published: August 2024

Objective: The objective of our study was to determine the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal in Joliot Curie Institute Aristide le Dantec Hospital. Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study carried out for 15 years from January 1st, 2001 to December 31st, 2015.Results: 28 patients were hospitalized during the study period for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal, of which 15 men (53.6%) and 13 women (46.4%), the sex ratio was in favor of men (1, 15). The average age was 52 ± 12.2. Rectorragies were the most common sign (71.4%), while the macroscopic budding appearance was most often found (53.6), stages III A and IV with 14.3% and 17.9%, respectively. radiotherapy in 23 cases, 11 patients were treated with chemotherapy, abdominoperineal amputation was performed in 10 patients, the outcome was favorable in 2 cases, one case of recurrence and 8 cases of metastases were noted, with approximately 12 months.. The average duration of follow-up of our patients was 11 months with a minimum of one month and a maximum of 48 months.Conclusion: The clinical latency of squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal and the lack of specificity of its clinical manifestations lead to a diagnosis often late. Its treatment is conservative in more than 75% of cases by external radiotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy. Keywords: squamous cell carcinoma, anal canal, surgery, radio chemotherapy
DIAGNOSTIC A POSTERIORI D’UN SCHWANNOME DU NERF SURAL : A PROPOS D’UNE OBSERVATION
Authors: NDIAYE, et al... Aïnina
Published: August 2024

Schwannoma is a nerve tumor developed at the expense of Schwann sheath cells. This tumor is usually benign, exceptionally malignant; it is related and sometimes associated with neurofibromatosis resulting in some clinical confusion. His diagnosis is histopathological. We report the case of a schwannoma of the leg supported in the plastic surgery department of Aristide Le Dantec hospital in Dakar. It is a 41-year-old patient presenting for ten years a tumor of the posterior aspect of the leg evoking a neurofibroma ; he underwent incomplete excision and the histopathological examination of the excision specimen concluded that there was benign schwannoma. The result was good and stable at one year. This case illustrates the clinical difficulty in differentiating neurofibromatosis and the value of incomplete excision in some cases.
Enhancing Diabetic Elderly Health Diet Education Through Mobile Application: An Interdisciplinary Conceptual Framework
Authors: Jinglong Li , Me Rosalam Che , Ahmad Faisul Arif , Qisen Zhu
Published: August 2024

The increasing incidence of diabetes among the elderly has heightened the demand for effective healthcare solutions, with mobile applications emerging as promising options for managing healthy diet education. However, age-related declines in cognitive, physical, and sensory functions may reduce elderly's willingness to learn new technologies. This study aims to examine the dietary needs of diabetic elderly, identify factors influencing their learning habits, and explore key elements in designing and accepting mobile applications. Using a four-step approach—identifying target users, reviewing literature, pinpointing key variables, and developing a conceptual framework—the study found that exercise, BMI, and a healthy diet attitude significantly shape dietary habits. It also identified appearance, functionality, and interface design as critical factors for mobile applications. Additionally, perceived ease of use, usefulness, safety, and enjoyment were found to be important for acceptance. These elements should guide future research in designing mobile applications for diabetic elderly healthy diet education.
Practical study on massage therapy for cerebral infarction and facial paralysis
Authors: Li Bingchen , Ti Haowei , Liu Chang
Published: August 2024

The facial expression muscles of patients with cerebral infarction and facial paralysis are completely paralyzed, forehead wrinkles disappear, eye fissures expand, nasolabial grooves are flat, and the corners of the mouth droop. When teeth are exposed, the corners of the mouth are tilted to the healthy side. In this study, massage techniques were used to treat the symptoms of facial paralysis caused by cerebral infarction. The massage technology is based on the method of pointing needles, and different treatment plans are adopted according to the degree of cerebral infarction and facial paralysis.
Research on the Development of Urban Industrialization and Ecological Environment: A Case Study of Tangshan and Detroit
Authors: Sun Jingtong
Published: August 2024

Taking Tangshan and Detroit as examples, this paper explores the strategies for the coordinated development of industrialization and ecological environment in Tangshan. The relationship between industrialization and ecological environment in Tangshan is investigated by studying the industrialization process and urbanization indicators. The Environmental Kuznets Curve is employed to analyze the correlation with wastes in Tangshan and Detroit. The results indicate that the traditional inverted "U" curve cannot adequately capture the relationship between industrialization and ecological environment in Tangshan. Tangshan and Detroit exhibit different trends in air emissions, waste water discharge and solid particulate matter emissions, with variations in goodness of fit and F-value tests. These differences may be influenced by various factors such as the characteristics of the cities. In conclusion, studying the coordinated development of industrialization and ecological environment in Tangshan contributes to a deeper understanding of environmental issues in the industrialization process and explores the challenges and opportunities in urban economic transformation. By comparing the experiences of Tangshan and Detroit, Tangshan can identify effective pathways to address issues such as industrial upgrading and promote sustainable urban development and economic growth.
Study on the key influencing factors of KOH-catalyzed coal pyrolysis for direct preparation of carbon nanotubes
Authors: Wang Qi , Zhang Tiankai
Published: August 2024

The environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emission caused by the traditional utilization of coal such as combustion, coking and gasification are becoming increasingly apparent. Green and environmentally friendly coal utilization technology is an effective way to solve this problem. In this study, high-value carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were directly prepared from coal by catalytic pyrolysis with low KOH content. It was found that when the KOH additive amount was 50 wt%, the influence of three main factors on the preparation of CNTs was as follows: pyrolysis temperature＞residence time＞heating rate. Pyrolysis temperature of 900 °C, heating rate of 15 °C/min, and residence time of 60 min were the best combination of KOH-catalyzed coal pyrolysis to prepare CNTs, and the content of CNTs in the corresponding sample was 10.01 wt%. This study has a specific contributes to the high-value transformation and utilization of coal resources and the preparation of CNTs.
Analysis of regional water resources spatial pattern and allocation equity
Authors: Bu Hui , Zuo Jian , Wang Lin
Published: August 2024

Water scarcity is a worldwide concern, and with the impact of climate change and human activities, the imbalance in the distribution of water resources has further intensified. The equitable allocation of water resources has become a thorny issue for water resources management authorities. It is challenging to find a relatively equitable method of water resources allocation. This study aims to propose a method for evaluating the fairness of water resources allocation, which can be used both to evaluate the fairness of water resources allocation and as a basis for water resources allocation decisions. The specific approach is to first analyze the spatial pattern of regional water resources by using water resources abundance and water resources intensity, and then to conduct a comprehensive analysis of regional water resources allocation fairness by combining Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient and Theil index to form an index system that can systematically analyze the spatial pattern of water resources, allocation fairness and its changes. A real-world example study was conducted in the Yangtze River Delta region of China, and the results showed that the index system can well reflect the allocation of water resources among regions and cities within the region. The results obtained using this method can provide some reference for promoting coordinated regional development.
Research on seismic performance of reinforced concrete structures reinforced with CFRP plates
Authors: Liu Xiaobin
Published: August 2024

In the modern construction industry, natural disasters such as earthquakes pose an increasingly prominent threat to reinforced concrete structures, which often lead to serious damage to the structures. Therefore, how to enhance the seismic performance of reinforced concrete structures has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of construction. This study delves into the seismic performance of CFRP plates in strengthening reinforced concrete structures. Firstly, the material characteristics of CFRP panels were analyzed, including the mechanical and adhesive performance indicators of carbon fiber panels, and corresponding specimens were made. Subsequently, through specimen loading experiments, the performance of reinforced specimens and unreinforced specimens under load was compared. The experimental results show that prestressed CFRP plates can significantly increase the cracking load and enhance the seismic resistance of reinforced concrete structures. In addition, simulation tests were conducted using a finite element model. Through simulation testing, the load deflection curve of the specimen was obtained, revealing the influence of CFRP plates on beam stiffness. Especially in the critical stages of concrete cracking and yielding of tensile steel bars, carbon fiber board has a particularly significant effect on improving the stiffness of beams.
The preparation of hollow graphene microspheres and its application research in environmental management
Authors: Cai Baixue , Liu Jieyun , Wu Pengna , He Shuai , Chen Bin , Luo Yuanyuan
Published: August 2024

In this study, hollow graphene microspheres (GO-GE) were prepared using Gemini surfactants as hydrophobic modifiers by direct mixing method. By changing the amount of Gemini surfactants, hollow graphene microspheres with different surfactant/graphene ratios were obtained. Aromatic cyclic compounds were used as simulated pollutants to investigate the adsorption capacity of hollow graphene microspheres for simulated wastewater. The results showed that the amount of surfactant had a significant effect on the particle size, density, and hydrophilic properties of the hollow graphene microspheres. When the amount of Gemini surfactants increased, the hydrophobicity of GE-GO hollow graphene microspheres improved, and the adsorption of hydrophobic pollutants such as aromatic cyclic compounds was faster and more effective. The removal rates of toluene and benzene were as high as 84.7% and 92.6%, respectively. The order of removal rates for aromatic cyclic compounds was toluene > benzene > 4-nitrophenol > 4-nitroaniline > methyl red > methylene blue. The obtained microspheres had a long-term stability in solution, which could avoid re-polluting the water body. In addition, repeated experiments demonstrated that the microspheres had good reusability. Therefore, this type of hollow graphene microspheres may have great potential application prospects in the field of environmental wastewater treatment.
Comparative analysis of operating efficiency for two sewage treatment processes
Authors: Liu Shengshan , Lv Shujuan , Shen Leshan , Lai Jinbin , Ning Jiaoping , Liu Xinyu , Liang Wenzhong
Published: August 2024

To decrease pollutant effluent levels in sewage plants, in order to improve the pollutant control capacity, the removal efficiencies for COD, TP, TN, and NH3-N in two sewage plants located in Guangzhou were compared and analyzed. The correlation among influent carbon and nitrogen ratios, water loading rate, and total nitrogen removal rate were examined to enhance the nitrogen removal. The CASS process in Plant I had slightly higher TN (81.85%) and TP (98.38%) removal rates than those in Plant II (80%). Plants I and II achieved COD removal rates of 95.51% and 96.44%, respectively, and NH3-N removal rates of 99.08% and 99.34%, respectively. Correlation analysis showed that only the influent loading rate of Plant I had a moderate correlation with the total nitrogen removal rate, while the other factors only had a weak correlation. Therefore, the total nitrogen removal rate is influenced by multiple factors.
Macroeconomic econometric analysis of government policy
Authors: Zhang Shuxia , Cong Xinrong
Published: August 2024

This paper first proposes three indicators, gross domestic product (GDP), consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI), to quantitatively describe the macroeconomic situation based on the theory of macroeconomic indicators. Next, in view of the fiscal and monetary policies promulgated by the Chinese government, two indicators, namely government budget expenditure, and new credit, are selected to quantitatively describe the government's economic policies. Then the Granger causality test and Johansen cointegration relationship analysis are conducted between these indicators. The study found that there is no significant causal relationship between China's government budget expenditure, new loans and GDP, but the long-term cointegration relationship is obvious, and this relationship is positive. And found that there is not only a significant bi-causal relationship between the price indexes (CPI, PPI), but also a long-term positive cointegration relationship. On this basis, a VEC model between government budget expenditure and GDP, CPI and PPI was established based on the integrity of the indicators, and a VAR model was stablished between the amount of credit and GDP, CPI and PPI.
Exploring the Mechanisms of Corporate Digital Transformation's Impact on ESG Performance in the Context of Dual Carbon Goals: Evidence from China
Authors: Xu Jiahao
Published: August 2024

Drawing from the 2015-2021 panel data of China's A-share listed companies, this study employs multiple regression analysis to assess the impact of corporate digital transformation (CDT) on ESG performance. Findings suggest a significant positive correlation between the degree of CDT and ESG outcomes. As CDT intensifies, there's a marked improvement in ESG performance. Further analysis uncovers a threshold effect in this relationship, implying the most pronounced positive influence on ESG emerges after reaching a certain level of digital transformation. Robustness checks confirm these core findings. Moreover, the level of corporate profitability doesn't mitigate the positive correlation between CDT and ESG performance. This positive relationship remains significantly evident across both state-owned and private enterprises, with a heightened correlation observed in the state-owned segment. This research enriches the theoretical understanding of the nexus between digital transformation and corporate social responsibility, buttressed by empirical evidence.
Optimization design and evaluation of balanced dietary recipes for college students
Authors: Wei Jiabao
Published: August 2024

University is a key stage for personal growth, development and establishment of lifelong eating habits. This study focuses on the optimization and evaluation of balanced daily dietary recipes for male and female college students. In this paper, a comprehensive assessment model was built based on five dimensions, including the number of food groups, total energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and non-energy nutrients, and the results showed that both male and female students have a more varied dietary structure, but there are deficiencies in the intake of macronutrients and non-energy- producing nutrients, and there is a significant deficit of female students at the energy level. The daily recipe optimization model was constructed to provide a dual focus on nutritional quality and cost-effectiveness. As a result, when optimizing to balance amino acid scores with economy, the recipes achieved improved performance in both aspects, effectively managing dietary costs while ensuring nutritional balance. This study provides a scientific basis and practical recommendations for improving the dietary habits and nutritional health of college students, which can help improve their overall health and academic performance.
Cross-cultural Communication Strategies of Forbidden City Cultural Documentaries on Overseas Social Media--Taking "I Repair Cultural Relics in the Forbidden City" on YouTube platform as an example
Authors: Zhang Liyan
Published: August 2024

Telling a good Chinese story and enhancing the dissemination, cohesion, and influence of Chinese culture is an important direction to show China's cultural soft power, and an important issue to build a strong cultural country. Utilizing documentaries to creatively transform traditional Chinese culture and incorporate it into the dissemination of Chinese stories and Chinese discourse is conducive to the realization of "high-quality going out" of Chinese culture. This paper selects the documentary "I Repair Cultural Relics in the Forbidden City" released by CCTV on the overseas video platform YouTube as the research object and analyzes the cross-cultural communication strategy of this documentary on YouTube based on the SPEAKING theory under the method of communicative ethnography. It is found that the following points are usually more important to realize the success of Chinese culture "borrowing ship to go to the sea" using documentary communication: firstly, documentaries need to make use of overseas media platforms to carry out multimodal cross-interaction, turn abstract concepts of Chinese culture into visualization, and promote audiences' understanding and recognition of Chinese culture utilizing colorful expressions; secondly, to build a cultural network to promote the understanding and recognition of Chinese culture; and secondly, to build a cultural network to promote the understanding and recognition of Chinese culture using multimodal interaction. First, documentaries need to make use of overseas media platforms to engage in multimodal cross-interaction, turn abstract concepts of Chinese culture into figurative ones, and promote audiences' understanding of Chinese culture colorfully; second, they need to build a space of common cultural meanings, and use commonplace contents such as human fires to trigger the resonance of the overseas audience; and third, they need to merge the dialectical thinking of globalization and localization, and tell the story of China in international language. The in-depth study of documentaries on overseas video platforms in this paper is conducive to providing experience and reference for the production of future documentaries and has certain reference value for documentaries to better present a comprehensive and authentic Chinese culture to the world.
Study on the Dissemination Path of Song and Opera Non-Heritage in Short Video Ecology--Taking Henan "Ma Jie Shu Hui" as an Example
Authors: Wang Qi
Published: August 2024

Traditional Chinese performing arts, with their profound history and rich cultural heritage, constitute an important part of China's intangible cultural heritage. The emergence of short videos has expanded the space for the performance and inheritance of traditional arts, facilitated the construction of cultural communication rituals, and reshaped the atmosphere of cultural exchanges. This provides a new pathway for the dissemination of traditional Chinese performing arts, which are centered on "rap and sing" performances. By analyzing the dissemination of the world's largest traditional Chinese performing arts exchange conference, "Majie Shuhui," on the Douyin platform, this paper reveals limited creative forces and a lack of innovation in dissemination content, resulting in insufficient overall dissemination effectiveness. Therefore, based on a comprehensive consideration of the characteristics of short videos and the dissemination of traditional Chinese performing arts, it is believed that the dissemination effect of short videos on traditional Chinese performing arts can be further enhanced through three aspects: incubating high-quality personal IPs, optimizing video quality, and tapping into emotional values.
Research on the evaluation and optimization path of long-term care insurance policy in Chengdu and Chongqing--Based on the PMC index model
Authors: Li Xinrui , Yang Junxiang , Li Bing
Published: August 2024

This paper applies the quantitative method of policy text to construct an evaluation index system based on the PMC index model to quantitatively evaluate the long-term care insurance policies introduced in Chengdu and Chongqing since 2017. The study finds that long-term care insurance policies have dilemmas in terms of policy subjects, policy areas, and policy tool combinations. The direction of future policy optimization should strengthen collaboration between departments; focus on the development of weak policy areas; and optimize the combination of policy tools.
Research on the Influencing Factors of Users’ willingness to share of Food Production Short Video
Authors: Mi Jun
Published: August 2024

The production of food-related short videos is a crucial segment within the short video industry, with a substantial audience on social networking platforms and attracting the attention of relevant enterprises. This paper establishes a research model based on the SOR theory, in which the social attributes of the platform, content practicality, self-efficacy, and emotional resonance collectively influence users' intention to share. The questionnaire is empirically tested using SPSS 27.0, and the results indicate that the social attributes of the platform, content practicality, and  self-efficacy significantly positively impact users' sharing intention through emotional resonance.
The Utility of Positive Thought Meditation for Stress Management in College Students
Authors: Gao Cuiting , Wang Danli
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates the effects of positive thinking meditation on stress management of college students and assesses its potential in enhancing mental health and quality of life. An empirical analysis was conducted through a quantitative questionnaire survey method for college students majoring in film and television education at a university in Hainan. It was found that the frequency and duration of Positive Thought Meditation practice were significantly negatively correlated with stress levels, as well as significantly positively correlated with the variables of stress management, stress relief, anxiety and depression, and psychological health. These findings suggest that Positive Thinking Meditation may be an effective stress management tool that can help improve the quality of life of college students. The results of this study may provide a theoretical basis for promoting the practice of Positive Thinking Meditation in future educational settings, as well as providing a theoretical basis for more targeted psychological interventions for college students.
Growth rate of AL2O3 Thin Film by Liquid Phase Deposition as an Anti-reflection Coating Layer on Crystalline Silicon for Solar Cell Applications
Authors: Suleman Kazim O. , Abdul-Azeez Hayatu , Ezike Fidelis. I. , Oyor David I. , Nwauzor Jonathan N. , Kalu Jonah , Alor Kenechukwu P. , Ugbaja Chikaodiri M. , Okereke Benjamin O. , Nwaneho Festus U.
Published: August 2024

The fabrication of photovoltaic (PV) device requires that surface reflectance of solar cells has to be minimized to achieve higher photo-conversion efficiency (PCE). Antireflection coating layer is deposited on the surface of a p-type crystalline silicon material to reduce the surface reflections of solar radiation and increase its absorption for efficient solar cell application.  In this work, aluminum oxide thin film by liquid phase deposition (LPD-Al2O­3) is synthesized from combined solution of aluminum sulfate octadecahydrate (Al2(SO4)3·18H2­O) and sodium carbonate (NaHCO3) with pH of 3.1. Some samples of p-type (100) crystalline silicon (c-Si) wafers of resistivity 1 – 10 mΩ were immersed inside the growth liquid of LPD-Al2O­3 thin film for 1hr – 2.5 hours.  This is followed by annealing the samples at a temperature of 450oC, the deposition rate is faster in the range 1 – 1.5 hours is about 35nm/hr. As the growth time increases, the growth rate of the film decreases and remains nearly constant at about 10 nm/hour at 1 – 2 hours. When the growth time exceeds 2 hours, the film thickness remains unchanged showing that the liquid has lost in growth ability. The weighted average reflection (%) of planar c-Si is reduced from 44.9 % to 29.6 % after deposition of the LPD-Al2O­3 for 2.5 hours growth time, indicating a 34.1 % reduction in reflection within wavelength region of 300–1100 nm. While the root means square (RMS) surface roughness of 36.5 nm was also recorded at the highest growth time of 2.5 hours. This shows the effect of thicker LPD-Al2O­3 thin film layer increases the anti-reflecting coating property of the material.
Delineation of the Groundwater Potential Zones using Integrated Geospatial Techniques and Multi-criteria Decision Approach in the Cretaceous Lower Benue and Niger Delta Basins of Abia State, Southern Nigeria
Authors: Amos-Uhegbu Chukwunenyoke , Jokotagba Samuel Temitope , Aigba Paul Igienekpeme , Dinneya Obinna Christian , Akoma Chukwudike Dandy
Published: August 2024

Delineation of the groundwater potential zones in the Cretaceous Lower Benue and Niger Delta basins of Abia state, Nigeria with geographic information system (GIS) / remote sensing (RS) multi-criteria decision approach (MCDA) considered the significant hydrogeomorphological factors affecting the availability of groundwater resources. The factors (geology, rainfall, slope, drainage density, lineament density, soil type, and land use land cover) were ranked using the analytical hierarchical process, a multi-criteria decision-making tool. The integration of the factors into a geographic information system (GIS) and weighted overlay analysis were then carried out using ArcGIS software. The result indicates 31.5% of zones of high to very high groundwater occurrence are in the southern section, and 41.6% of poor to very poor zones in the northern section. While the moderate zones make up the 26.8% of the study area. The study demonstrates that the groundwater occurrence in the study area is primarily controlled by the interactive impact of geology, rainfall, and slope factors, thus revealing the causes of the incessant random borehole failures in the moderate zones.  Thus, the groundwater resources can be sustainably exploited, developed, and managed with the help of the map produced from the resulting demarcation of groundwater potential zones in the study.
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Linear Fresnel Concentrator for Heating Water
Authors: Abba Christian , Muhammad S. U. , Samuel Mary
Published: August 2024

Linear Fresnel Concentrator is a type of solar concentrator that uses a series of flat or slightly curved mirrors to focus sunlight onto a linear receiver tube. “The Development and Performance Evaluation of a Linear Fresnel Concentrator (LFC) for heating water was evaluated.” The LFC system utilizes locally sourced materials to develop the solar tracking system, automated control and a water heating system to optimize energy output. Performance evaluation results shows hourly readings of the ambient, absorber and reservoir temperatures which were recorded between 9:00 am and 04:00 pm but between the hours of 12:00 pm and 4.00 pm, hot water temperatures of above 50oC were achieved. Moreover, the maximum hot water temperature achieved was 96.69oC while the peak hot water temperature was 93.98oC and a thermal efficiency of 40.27%. Readings were taken for a period four days. Hence, the automated LFC system demonstrates the potential for cost-effective and sustainable water heating, particularly in regions with high solar irradiance.
Analisis Komitmen Organisasi Dengan Komitmen Profesional Di Lingkungan Bisnis Pangandaran
Authors: Nurul Mardhiah Sitio  , Fadia Haaya
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate how business ethics and work ethics affect organizational and professional commitment, with the professional commitment variable serving as an intermediary variable. The primary data for this study were gathered by filling out and submitting a questionnaire to the researcher on behalf of external auditors. The study's findings demonstrate that the external auditor performs his or her duties and serves as an external auditor more effectively the more he or she understands the accepted practice or rule of the workplace, whether it be business ethics, Islamic work ethics, or professional ethics. Additionally, it affects his organizational and professional commitments as an external auditor.
Cellular and subcellular effects of chronic low-dose Lambda-cyhalothrin pesticide exposure modulated by medicinal plant methanol extract in rat
Authors: Aicha Brahim Ben , Gasmi Salim , Lakroun Zhoura , Rouabhi Rachid , Fetoui Hamadi , Kebieche Mohamed
Published: August 2024

The extensive use of Lambda-cyhalothrin (LCT) has been associated with the various toxicities that non-target organisms can undergo including mammals. However, the mechanism of LCT-induced cytotoxicity in animal brain cells is still elusive, particularly in brain regions, notably the hippocampus, an area directly involved in cognitive function. This study aimed to investigate the neurotoxic effects in the rat hippocampus chronically exposed to LCT (0.18 mg/kg and 0.36 mg/kg), and the neuroprotective potential of Melissa officinalis L methanol extract (MOE) (200 mg/kg) against this toxicity. After experimental period (90 days), the redox status, the functional and structural integrity of the hippocampus mitochondria as well as the apoptotic signaling pathway were evaluated. The current findings suggest that LCT induces an imbalance of mitochondrial redox status characterized by, on one side, an increase of stress markers such as protein carbonyls (PCO), malondialdehyde (MDA), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels; and on the other side, a decline in the potential of antioxidant systems, namely the level of mitochondrial enzymatic activities of catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH).This study also showed an increase in mitochondrial permeability, along with mitochondrial edema and considerable decrease in its O2 consumption. Moreover, the same results recorded an increase in caspase-3 and cytosolic cytochrome-c. Conversely, this study proved that all these toxic aspects induced by LCT were significantly mitigated when the administration of this synthetic pyrethroid was associated with MOE. Taken together, data of this study shed light on mitochondrial damage and apoptosis stimulation under the toxic effect of LCT and suggests that MOE is endowed with potent neuroprotective effects, possibly via its antioxidant and antiapoptotic properties.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Psychological Comorbidities in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Qian Xiaoqi , Zhang Jianjian
Published: August 2024

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, lifelong disease, so IBD patients are highly susceptible to negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, resulting in a reduced quality of life. Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) is widely used to reduce stress, anxiety and depression in people. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic review of mindfulness-based intervention training on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with IBD through meta-analysis.  
Methods: Search papers in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, CNKI, Wanfang, and Embase databases. The search time limit was from the establishment of the database to May 2023. Randomized controlled trial studies of the effect of mindfulness intervention training on patients with IBD were screened, the included results were integrated and analyzed, and ReviewManager 5.4 was used for meta-analysis.  
Results: A total of 14 studies with a total of 1030 IBD patients were included. A total of 10 studies showed that the anxiety of patients in the mindfulness intervention group was significantly reduced by (standard mean difference (SMD) = –0.73, 95% confidence interval (CI): –1.01 to –0.45) compared to the control group. 8 studies showed that the intervention group significantly reduced patients' depression (SMD = –0.60, 95% CI: –0.78 to –0.42). 7 studies showed that the patient's quality of life improved after mindfulness intervention (SMD = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.45–0.87). 
Conclusion: Mindfulness-based intervention training can improve anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the short term, but the long-term effects need to be confirmed by more randomized controlled trials.
Analysis of Medication Adherence Status and Influencing Factors in Adolescents with Major Depressive Episodes
Authors: Li Jiacheng , Li Nanshi , Sun Hua
Published: August 2024

Background: By analyzing the current status and influencing factors of medication adherence in adolescent patients with major depressive episode, this study aimed to provide more evidence on clinical medication treatment of such patients. 
Methods: This was a retrospective study. A total of 218 adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) admitted to the mental health center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from June 2022 to June 2023 were selected as the study subjects. The 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MAQ-8) was used to group the patients. All of the patients were collected in accordance with general sociological characteristics and disease characteristics. Conducted χ2 test, t-test, and binary logistic regression analysis. p values less than 0.05 indicated statistically significant differences. 
Results: A total of 218 adolescents with MDD were included in this study. The average score of MAQ-8 was 4.44 ± 2.09, of which 139 (63.76%) with a score less than 6 were included in the medication non-adherence group. Six to eight points with 79 cases (36.24%) were included in the medication compliance group. Family economic status (odds ratio (OR) = 6.211, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.761–13.974), family history (OR = 2.298, 95% CI 1.043–5.062), course of diseases (OR = 2.107, 95% CI 1.002–4.429), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score (OR = 2.303, 95% CI 1.043–5.084), drug side effects (OR = 7.139, 95% CI 3.257–15.647), attitude to treatment (OR = 2.583, 95% CI 1.221–5.466), and satisfaction with doctors (OR = 2.338, 95% CI 1.08–5.064) were the effect of medication adherence. 
Conclusion: Severe depression of adolescent patients with poor medication compliance, as well as influencing factors, including family economic conditions, family history, course of diseases, BDI score, and drug side effects, were clinically investigated to formulate corresponding measures and improve patients' medication adherence.
The Iraqi-Syrian unity project in 1979
Authors: Amayreh Mohammed Salem , Al-Jabali Khaled Hassan , Alshrieda Khaled Suleiman Hamad
Published: August 2024

This study focused on the Syrian-Iraqi unity project, which was launched by the governments of Iraq and Syria in 1978. Thus, the research explored the reasons that caused the desire for Iraqi and Syrian unity. The research also cleared the Zionist, international, and Arab positions on the Syrian-Iraqi project. Furthermore, the study pointed out the position of the Soviet Union in the project which was positive for it. On the other side, the United States of America and the Zionist entity made a concerted effort to undermine this project. The idea was unsuccessful and remained a dead letter as a consequence of American and Zionist opposition
Mediating Role of Entrepreneurship Capability in Sustainable Performance and Women Entrepreneurship: An Evidence from a Developing Country
Authors: Poli Tahmina Akter
Published: August 2024

The research paper determines the influential factors, such as family support and motivation, for entrepreneurship capability (EC) in Small and Medium Enterprise’s sectors in Bangladesh. The study also identifies the medicating role of EC in sustainable performance in SME’s through financial support and motivation factors. The research methodology was focused on quantitative method using reliable instruments for sampling and measurement purposes. This research was conducted on a sample of a total of 250 questionnaires given to SME entrepreneurs using a convenience sampling technique in Bangladesh, and 210 were successfully collected from respondents in the study area. The distribution of questionnaires was conducted through a combination of social media platforms, face-to-face interactions, and Google Forms, where the response rate was 84%. Analysis was conducted through SPSS in Partial Least Squares (PLS) in Structural Equitation Model (SEM). The findings indicate that four out of the five hypotheses were supported, while only one (MT-EC) was rejected. The findings of this research indicate that there is a positive and significant connection between FS, MT, and EC variables. The capabilities of women in entrepreneurship have a notable and positive impact on SP. Moreover, FS and MT have an impact on women's EC and SP. This study determines the research gaps by studying how familial support increases feelings of high self-efficacy and how it affects future behavior of individuals. This study's approach considers environmental and social aspects simultaneously, adding to the prevailing understanding on it.
Using Ho Chi Minh's People's War and All-People's National Defense Thoughts to Form Vietnam's Military and National Defense Strategies
Authors: TRAN Mong Nghi , CAO Ngoc Bau
Published: August 2024

This study analyzes the utilization of Ho Chi Minh's ideas on people's war and all-people's national defense in the development of Vietnam's National Defense Strategy and Military Strategy in the present day. The study highlights the significant theoretical and practical importance of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, which is a useful resource for the Party, people, and military forces in protecting the socialist Vietnamese country. The paper emphasizes the necessity of acquiring a thorough comprehension of Ho Chi Minh's ideologies, their fundamental principles, and the significance of innovatively implementing them in the formulation of defense and military strategies, in accordance with the Party's directives, policies, and the unique conditions of the nation. Furthermore, it emphasizes the imperative of safeguarding and enhancing Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary philosophy during the formulation of these policies. The research highlights the vital significance of Ho Chi Minh's ideas in tackling important matters concerning national defense, military matters, and the readiness for possible wars or armed conflicts, while maintaining alignment with Vietnam's talents and resources. The primary objective of the study is to provide a meaningful contribution to the preservation and progress of Ho Chi Minh's intellectual legacy in the pursuit of establishing a robust national defense and military strategy for Vietnam.