bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR CHILDREN: DISCREPANCY IN KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN PARENTS IN SELANGOR
Authors: Nik Ramli Nik Nasihah , Mohd Syarafuddin Lokman  , Norzawani Shafika Rossman  , Deviga Genasan  , Wan Nur Hidayati Wan Sulaiman  , Siti Arffah Kamarulzaman
Published: October 2023

Recent studies have reported findings on Malaysian public knowledge on COVID-19 infection and vaccination. However, there is still lack of report that explore this issue among the urban and rural parents in Malaysia. This study aims to compare the knowledge and attitudes on COVID-19 vaccination for children between parents living in the urban and rural areas of Selangor. Self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among parents living in urban and rural regions of Selangor. The three-part questionnaire assessed the demographic characteristics, knowledge, positive attitude, and negative attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination for children. Out of 302 respondents, there were 152 (50.3%) rural parents and 150 (49.7%) urban parents. The level of knowledge and positive attitude of urban parents were found to be significantly higher than the rural parents towards COVID-19 vaccination for children. Also, Spearman correlation indicated a moderate positive association between knowledge and positive attitude while there is a weak negative association between knowledge and negative attitude of the parents towards COVID-19 vaccination for children. This study highlighted the knowledge and attitude gaps between rural and urban parents towards COVID-19 immunization for children. Collaborative efforts from the government and private sectors are essential to promote effective health messaging and increase vaccine coverage in achieving herd immunity against COVID-19.
EFFECTS OF AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN PESTICIDE HANDLING AMONG FARMERS IN SAMARAHAN, SARAWAK
Authors: S.H Lim , H Helmy , W.L Cheah
Published: October 2023

Poor safety practices in pesticide handling contribute to the severe consequences of cases of pesticide poisoning globally. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve the knowledge and safety practices in pesticide handling among farmers in Samarahan, Sarawak. A quasi-experimental study was conducted involving an interventional (n= 50) and a control group (n = 50). A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect baseline information on participants’ knowledge and practices in pesticide handling. Participants in the interventional group underwent a five-month interventional programme consisting of four modules on the importance of understanding pesticides label, short and long-term effects of pesticides, routes of entry into the body and symptoms manifested upon exposure, safety usage, storage and disposal methods and practices. The control group were not exposed to any intervention. All the participants were reassessed at one- and fifth-month post-intervention using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using repeated measure analysis of variance to measure the effect of intervention between the groups. No significant difference was observed in the baseline based on gender and age distribution between both groups. Participants from the interventional group recorded a significant improvement in the mean knowledge and safety practices scores in the first month and fifth months compared to the baseline values. Meanwhile, no significant improvement in both outcomes was detected in the control group throughout the three assessments. These findings revealed that locally tailored educational intervention is effective in improving the knowledge level and safety practices of farmers in pesticide handling. Hence, these findings can be used by local authorities to develop an effective intervention for pesticide users in Sarawak and other states in Malaysia in reducing the risk of pesticide exposure.
VACCINE ACCEPTANCE AMONG LATE RECIPIENTS OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Authors: Siti Maisarah Md Ali1  , Faizah Ahmad  , Mohd Hadi Shafawi Mohamad Noor
Published: October 2023

COVID-19 vaccine availability has helped many countries around the world in alleviating the health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. However, the smoothness of its implementation was slightly affected due to several issues such as hesitancy and even total refusal, due to several specific factors. To establish herd immunity, an adequate amount of immunization is necessary, and this issue needs to be addressed appropriately to avoid failure in efforts to curb the spread of the disease. In identifying appropriate and effective strategies to deal with this, it is important to know the factors that can influence such individuals to change their minds and eventually agree to be vaccinated. This study explores the reasons behind COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among nineteen (n=19) late vaccine recipients who initially delay or refuse to be vaccinated, using an in-depth interview method and thematic analysis. Four themes and eight subthemes were identified, emphasizing the significant role of real evidence, health risk-related perceptions, peer recommendations, and higher authority enforcement in influencing the participants to finally make a U-turn. The findings of this study can be used to formulate strategies to increase vaccine acceptance rates, especially among individuals who are still reluctant.
Psychiatric Comorbidities in Children with Obesity
Authors: Pangestu Randy
Published: October 2023

Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue in the 21st century. Scientists have shown interest in studying the effects of childhood obesity on several aspects of health. Obesity comorbidities encompass more than just physical issues. The effects of juvenile obesity are far-reaching and include psychological comorbidities. The objective of this review was to specifically examine the psychiatric comorbidities that are linked to pediatric obesity. A comprehensive search was performed in PubMed to identify articles that provide information on the coexistence of pediatric obesity and other medical conditions. The pertinent data were retrieved and reviewed in a narrative manner. Research has shown that childhood obesity is linked to psychological comorbidities, including depression, reduced perceived health-related quality of life, emotional and behavioral issues, and lower self-esteem during childhood.
The Problematics of Determining Investigators for the Corruption Eradication Commission
Authors: Imran Imran , Koswara Indra Yudha
Published: October 2023

This study aims to examine the problems of appointing Commission investigators. This study uses normative legal research with a statute approach. The collected legal material is then qualitatively analyzed to describe the problem and answer the study objectives. The results show that the Commission holds the authority to appoint Civil Servant Investigators from its internal ranks. One of the requirements for such an appointment is that the Commission conducts education and training in the field of investigation in collaboration with the Police. However, the Commission still recruits investigators from the Police and the Attorney General’s Office. Appointing investigators from these two entities presents challenges, including continuity issues in the investigative process, the risk of losing essential information or knowledge about handled cases, and legal and administrative considerations when the tenure of an employed investigator reaches its maximum limit. Therefore, it is recommended that the Commission and relevant stakeholders enhance the capacity and competency of internal Civil Servant Investigators through systematic and continuous education and training, thus reducing dependence on investigators from the Police and the Attorney General’s Office. Furthermore, the Commission should consider formulating strategies to minimize the risk of vital information loss due to investigator turnover, such as creating detailed case documentation and an effective case transition system. Additionally, the Commission can collaborate with relevant legal and administrative entities to address potential legal and administrative issues arising from the conclusion of an investigator’s tenure, considering aspects of justice and thoroughness in the investigative process.
Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Business Management Students in Malaysia and Indonesia during COVID-19
Authors: Setapa Mariam , Mamat Mazlina , Zin Sakinah Mat , Ramli Nur Haslina , Siddiq Dedi Muhammad , Khumayah Siti , Nuryanti Mira , Hadiyati Siti Nur
Published: October 2023

Due to the widespread COVID-19, many educational institutions were closed, and students were advised to stay at home with only brief personal excursions outside. Globally, the closure of educational institutions around the world has recorded US $ 10 trillion (RM41 trillion) of lost revenue in just four months of closure. For higher education institutions, the approach of distance education or Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is seen as very significant in current higher education. However, the change from face-to-face classes to virtual classes and the cancellation and replacement of assessments have affected students’ academic performance. To address the significance of online teaching in such emergency cases, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on the academic performance of Malaysian and Indonesian students. The quantitative data were collected from 700 undergraduate business students through an online survey. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the collected quantitative data. The study found that both teaching methods and self-motivation have a positive relationship with students’ academic performance in Malaysia and Indonesia, while course assessment has a positive relationship with students’ academic performance in Malaysia. Lastly, class attendance did not influence students’ academic performance in both countries of Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Role of Public Debt in Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis Evidence for Western Balkans and European Countries
Authors: Bashkim Mustafa , Ejup Fejza
Published: October 2023

Public debt was often considered as a supplementary source of public finances. In six Western Balkan states, a fixed regression model was employed to gauge the effect of public debt on economic growing using panel data. Findings demonstrate that public debt significantly affects economic growth. It was found too that direct foreign investments have a substantial influence into the economic growth. As an option for financing, state governments use external and internal public debt, which is often part of the debate approximately how much public debt should be used. Use of public debt varies from country to country and depends on economic growth and budgetary factors and economic and social demands. Reviewing the literature, it can be observed impact of public debt on overall economy and its growth and this was too used by states as an opportunity for economic growth. This is also reflected in the case of our study where we analyzed the data for EU member countries and Great Britain compared to the Western Balkans countries. During the research it is observed influence of public debt in economic growth on these countries and as such many states have exceeded the limits of the use of public debt based on legal frameworks, with the sole purpose of financing public demands and influence of economic growth. Public debt in this paper identifies the affiliation with economic growth through the specification of linear and non-linear time series models using the panel model for the years 2012-2021 for 35 countries in total. Also, the regression analysis shows us a support and correlation among public debt versus economic growth of countries part of this study. This is observed in developed countries, which have a higher potential and possibility of financing economic activity through public debt, while the Western Balkans countries are often challenged with the possibilities of financing from public debt. As variables we have GDP, Foreign Direct Investments and Inflation.
An economic evaluation of vaccination in children against meningococcal infection in Moscow
Authors: Svetlichnaya S. V. , Mazankova L. N. , Popovich L. D. , Elagina L. A.
Published: October 2023

Meningococcal infection (MI) is one of the most serious and life-threatening with an average mortality rate of 15 %. Infection accounts for the largest number of deaths of all infectious diseases among children under 17 years of age. Aim. Using simulation mathematical modeling to evaluate the potential epidemiological and economic benefits of vaccination against MI for children under the age of 1 year in Moscow with a Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine. Methods. The assessment of potential indicators of morbidity and mortality of children under the age of 1 year after vaccination in a hypothetic cohort was carried out, considering a period of the stable post-vaccination immunity. Data were compared with the indicators of the MI incidence in Moscow. Monetary equivalents of economic benefits are calculated, considering the cost of vaccination, direct and indirect costs. Results. It is possible to reduce the number of MI cases by 73 %, mortality by an average on 85 % after vaccination, in the horizon of 5 years of maintaining immunity tension, Vaccination of children under one year old can reduce the number of disability cases that occur after severe forms of infection. As a result, the economic impact from the mentioned disease can be reduced by 75 %. Conclusion. The resulting economic benefits in the future may significantly exceed the cost of vaccination. It seems expedient to accelerate the introduction of vaccination of children's contingents against MI.
Optimization of pharmacotherapy of COPD patients using EURO FORTA and STOPP/START criteria
Authors: Orlova E. A.
Published: October 2023

Relevance. Polypharmacy in taking medicines as one of the main consequences of comorbid pathology is a well-known risk factor for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). ADRs are often the cause of worsening disease course, disability, and mortality, especially in the elderly. This trend necessitates optimization of pharmacotherapy used in elderly patients using analytical algorithms for safety assessment. Objective. To analyze the safety of antibacterial and bronchodilator pharmacotherapy in COPD patients over 65 years old by means of comparative analysis of the data obtained according to EURO FORTA system methods and STOPP/START criteria. Methods. To conduct the study, a patient portrait was made on the basis of inpatient records data with the determination of Charlson and ADO indices. The influence of the severity of COPD course and comorbid pathology on polypharmacy was determined using the Spearman correlation coefficient (r). Evaluation of efficiency in the application of EURO FORTA and STOPP/START analytical criteria was carried out using a comparative analysis method. Statistical processing of the obtained data was performed using the StatPlus 7.0 program. Results. 113 inpatient records of elderly patients with moderately severe and severe COPD were studied. On the background of high severity of comorbid pathology, polypharmacy was observed in 102 patients (90.2%). The application of EURO FORTA and STOPP/START analytical tools in the analysis of bronchodilator and antibacterial therapy revealed 71 prescriptions of potentially unrecommended drugs in 61 (53,9%) patients. Conclusion. The analysis showed a high rate of prescribing drugs with significant risk in elderly patients. The conducted comparative analysis of two analytical tools for evaluation of the used pharmacotherapy EURO FORTA and STOPP/START demonstrated the necessity of their joint use to achieve the best results in ensuring safety of treatment of elderly patients, as they successfully complement each other.
Predicting the overall survival of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the dynamics of the disease
Authors: Markovtseva M. V. , Zguralskaya E. N.
Published: October 2023

Relevance. The high prevalence of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in elderly and senile patients of the European population dictates the need to find a publicly available solution to the problem of prognosis in this cohort of patients. Previously, a relationship was established between the survival of patients with CLL and the value of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) at the time of diagnosis. The purpose of the study: to assess the relationship of GFR with the survival of CLL patients in the course of the disease. Materials and methods: 207 patients (98 men and 109 women) aged 45 to 80 years with CLL A-C according to Binet and known overall survival were studied. Annually from the 1st to the 5th year of the course of the disease, the maximum value of the patient's GFR was taken into account according to the CKD-EPI formula. The data was processed by data mining using a logical classification algorithm. Results. With a GFR value of more than 76 ml/min/1.73 m2 during the first year of the disease, more than 75 ml/min/1.73 m2 during the second year of the disease, more than 70 ml/min/1.73 m2 during the third year of the disease, more than 68 ml/min/1.73 m2 during the fourth and fifth years of the disease, the patient will overcome the calculated parameters of the median survival for the corresponding stage of CLL according to Binet. Otherwise, the overall survival of the patient will be less than the calculated median survival according to Binet. This article provides illustrative clinical examples. Conclusion. It was found that the value of GFR in CLL patients gradually decreases with the course of the disease, however, the value of this parameter in the dynamics of the disease can be considered as a significant factor in predicting the survival of patients with CLL. Based on the results, an application for an invention No. 2023108368 was filed.
Analisis Komparatif Kinerja Keuangan Sebelum dan Selama Pandemi Covid-19 Pada PT Semen King Stone (Persero) Tbk
Authors: Safrizal Safrizal , Isnaini Annatasya Nur
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to analyze a comparison between financial performance before and during the Covid-19 pandemic to find out what changes have occurred to PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk after the incident.

This research uses a quantitative descriptive method. The data analyzed is in the form of financial reports for the 2018-2021 period. This data is secondary data obtained by accessing www.idx.co.id and/or visiting the website of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk.

The results of this study indicate that the financial performance seen from the calculation of the profitability ratio is considered not good because it has not been able to meet industry standards. The value of the profitability ratio has decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the financial performance seen from the liquidity ratio is considered quite good because during the pandemic the company was able to increase the score of this ratio so that it met industry standards, even though at the beginning of the pandemic the company experienced a decrease in the value of the liquidity ratio.

There are several studies of financial performance in assessing the performance of a company regarding the issue of comparison of company ratios. But only limited to financial conditions, this research is intended to contribute to the field of environmental health conditions, namely from the point of view of the current Covid 19 pandemic.
Pengaruh Likuiditas, Solvabilitas, dan Kebijakan Dividen Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Sebagai Keputusan Investasi Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Sophie Alda
Published: October 2023

The company value which is always closely related to the stock price, is a point of view or investors in seeing the success of a company. The high or low value of the company can be caused by several factors that can influence investors decisions in making investment decisions. Thereore it is necessary to test to find out what factors can be affect the value of the company.

This study aims to determine the effect of liquidity, solvency and dividend policy on company value, which is then carried out by stock valuation to assist investors in making investment decisions in Consumer Goods Companies lited on JII in 2012-2021.

The results of study show that liquidity has a significant positive effect on firm value, meaning that companies that are able to pay debts on time can increase firm value. Solvability has a significant positive efect on firm value, meaning that the company has good credibility from the point of view of investors thereby increasing firm value. Dividend policy has a significant positive efect on firm value. Liquidity, solvency, and dividend policy have a positive effect on firm value because the higher the firm value, the greater the conidence of investors to invest in the company. Islamic economic principles can be used as a basis for investors and issuer who wish to implement sharia investment. The results of the stock valuation show that the average stock is classified as overvalued. The recomended investment decision is to sell the shares.
Kepatuhan Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor di Kabupaten Pati
Authors: Rahmawati Farida , Budiman Nita Andriyani , Handayani Retno Tri
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of tax awareness, moral obligation, level of education, financial condition, mobile SAMSAT, and tax sanctions on motor vehicle tax compliance. This research was conducted in the Mobile SAMSAT area of Pati Regency. Respondents in this study amounted to 410 motor vehicle taxpayers using purposive sampling method with primary data. Data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression tests with the SPSS version 25 statistical tool. The results of this study indicate that tax awareness has a positive effect on tax compliance, moral obligation has a positive effect on tax compliance, education level has no effect on tax compliance, financial condition has a positive effect on tax compliance, mobile SAMSAT has no effect on tax compliance, and tax sanctions have a positive effect on tax compliance.
“FİZİKK Bul Bulabilirsen” Eğitsel Oyununun Tasarlanması ve Öğrenci Görüşleri
Authors: KIRTAK AD Vahide Nilay , IŞIK Aynur
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, “Girift” isimli kutu oyununu fiziğin “elektrik” konusuna uyarlamak ve uyarlanan bu eğitsel oyunu oynayan öğretmen adaylarının oyun ile ilgili görüşlerini almaktır. Fizik öğretmenliği son sınıfta okumakta olan dört (N:4) öğretmen adayı oyunu oynayarak, oyun ile görüşlerini belirtmişlerdir. Çalışma bir devlet üniversitesinin 2020-2021 bahar döneminde ve uzaktan eğitim sürecinde bitirme çalışması dersi kapsamında yapılmıştır. Hazırlanan oyun, elektrik konusu içerisinde geçen çeşitli birim, sembol, tanım ve kavramları içermektedir. Öğrencilerin oynadıkları eğitsel oyuna dair görüşleri belirlenmeye çalışıldığı için bu çalışma bir olgu bilim araştırmasıdır. Yapılandırılmış görüşmelerden elde edilen nitel veriler MAXQDA 2022 programı yardımıyla incelenmiştir. Öğrenciler eğitsel oyunları yeni bilgileri öğrenmeye yardımcı olan ve öğrenilen bilgilerin tekrarını sağlayan bir teknik olarak görmektedir. Çalışmanın sonunda, elektrik konusunun öğretimine yönelik geliştirilen “Fizikk Bul Bulabilirsen” oyununun araştırmaya katılan öğrenciler tarafından beğenildiği ve konunun öğretiminde faydalanılabilecek bir etkinlik olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca oyunun genel yapısı itibariyle pek çok derse ve konuya uyarlanabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Sığınmacı Öğrencilerin Topluma Entegrasyonunda Sosyal Bilgiler Dersinin Katkısının Öğrenci Görüşlerine Göre İncelenmesi
Authors: YAMAN Tuğba , AKTAŞ Veysi , KARA İlyas
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmada, Türkiye’de sığınmacı olarak yaşayan ve eğitimlerine Türkiye’deki okullarda devam etmekte olan öğrencilerin, topluma entegrasyonları hususunda Sosyal Bilgiler dersinin katkısının öğrenci görüşlerine göre incelenmesini amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemi ile yürütülmüş ve araştırma katılımcıları amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenmiştir. Katılımcılardan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile veriler elde edilmiş ve bu verilerin çözümlenmesinde içerik analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre Sosyal Bilgiler dersinin; sığınmacı öğrencilerin Türkçe dilini öğrenme, etkili kullanma ve Türkçelerini geliştirme konusunda onlara önemli katkılar sağladığı; Türk yaşam biçimini ve davranış kalıplarını, örf ve adetlerini, gelenek ve göreneklerini, daha genel anlamda Türk kültürünü öğrettiği görülmektedir. Sığınmacı öğrencilerin Türkiye’de birtakım sorunlar yaşadığı ancak bu sorunların çözümünde Sosyal Bilgiler dersinin yol gösterici olduğu; Sosyal Bilgiler dersi öğretmenlerinin ders anlatma şekli, öğretmenlerin tutum ve davranışları ile Sosyal Bilgiler ders kitabının içeriği ve bu dersin işleniş süreci gibi birtakım etmenlerin sığınmacı öğrencilerin Türk toplumuna entegrasyonu hususunda önemli katkılar sağladığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Pandemi Döneminde Üniversite Öğrencilerinin İyilik Halleri
Authors: KORKUT OWEN Fidan , ALBAYRAK KAYMAK Deniz
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmada COVİD-19 pandemisi döneminde üniversite öğrencilerinin iyilik halinin (fiziksel, sosyal, duygusal, bilişsel ve yaşamı anlamlandırma/hedef odaklı olma boyutlarında) ne durumda olduğu sorusuna yanıt aranmıştır. Veriler 371 (272 K ve 94 E) üniversite öğrencisinden beş boyutlu olan İyilik Hali Yıldızı Ölçeği ile bir kişisel bilgi formu aracılığı ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular, kadın öğrencilerin sosyal iyilik hallerinin erkek öğrencilere göre, sözel ve sosyal alanlarda eğitim görenlerin bilişsel iyilik hallerinin sayısal ve teknoloji alanında öğrenci olanlara göre daha yüksek olduğunu ve yaş grupları arasında iyilik hali konusunda fark bulunmadığını göstermiştir. Kişilerarası iletişimlerinin pandemi öncesine göre daha kötü, aynı ya da daha iyi olduğunu ifade eden öğrenciler arasında toplamda ve iyilik halinin bilişsel boyutu hariç diğer dört boyutunda anlamlı farklar bulunmuştur. Katılımcılar pandemiden önceki döneme göre bütün iyilik hali boyutlarında daha fazla olumsuz değişiklikler yaşamışlarsa da en üst düzeydeki olumsuzluğun fiziksel boyutta olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Yaşamı anlamlandırma/hedef odaklı olma boyutu hariç, diğer dört iyilik hali boyutlarındaki değişiklikler arasında anlamlı farklar bulunmuştur. Sosyal iyilik hali boyutu diğer boyutlara göre daha az değişen boyut olarak belirlenmiştir. Bulgulara dayanarak, üniversitelerin psikolojik danışma merkezlerinde öğrencilerin iyilik hallerini artırmaya katkıda bulunabilecek müdahaleler ile gelecekte akademik olarak yapılabilecek çalışmalara yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
The Effect of Price, Product, Promotion Towards Consumers’ Purchase Intention at T4U Indonesia, West Surabaya Branch
Authors: Valentina sutanto Gracia , Gunawan Lenny
Published: October 2023

As Food and Beverage industry growth is still claimed as the one of the highest growth potential, many retailers offer food and beverage in many forms. By observing this opportunity, Entrepreneurs are motivated in starting F&B businesses. With the COVID-19 impacting sales figures in most business specially involving dine-in activities, the researcher would like to investigate further how price, product, promotion influences the purchase intention in T4U Taiwanese beverage branch in West Surabaya. The researcher uses three variables based on the consumers’ survey result which are Price, Promotion, and Product. The purpose of this research is to know the significance level all of those variables have effect towards the consumers’ purchase intention at T4U Surabaya. The total samples are 112 respondents taken from the population people who know T4U is unknown, thus sample number is decided based on Lemeshow method. The responses are collected through questionnaire and selected with purposive sampling method then, run using SPSS. The Multiple Regression Analysis is used to analyze the data of the respondents and the result is Price, Promotion, and Product have positive and significant effect towards Consumers’ Purchase Intention at T4U Surabaya.
Difficulties Among High School Students in Hanoi During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period
Authors:   Hanoi University of Public Health, Le Tu Hoang , Le Ha Anh ,   Hanoi Amsterdam High School, Pham Quang Duy ,   Hanoi Amsterdam High School, Pham Minh Khoi ,   British International School, Le Mai Chi ,   Foreign Language Specialized School, Pham Thi Lan Chi ,   Faculty of Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study was conducted to describe the social, mental health difficulties and psychological behavior of students at some middle and high schools in Hanoi during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in November 2021 using the form of an online survey on 5,315 students aged 11-17 years old residing in Hanoi. The four main outcome variables included family care and pressure, self-esteem, coping with stressful situations, and anxiety. Results: Results show that during the COVID-19 epidemic, about 11.6% of students experienced domestic family violence. Up to 43.5% of students assessed that they spent so much time using electronic devices that they did not have time to connect with their families. About 7.4% of students had severe anxiety symptoms, and 67.9% had mild or moderate symptoms. The participants also reported low coping skills and self-esteem during COVID social distancing. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic, following school closures and distance learning, negatively impacted the psychological development of middle and high school students in Hanoi city. High schools should prioritize integrating coping strategies into their curricula and implement coping interventions to counter the harmful impact of stress on mental health. Future research should investigate the potential association between the duration of school closures and temporal changes in mental health symptoms. Key words: Economic, Social, Mental Health, COVID-19 lockdown period, High School
ON SPLIT GENERALIZED EQUILIBRIUM AND FIXED POINT PROBLEMS OF BREGMAN W-MAPPINGS WITH MULTIPLE OUTPUT SETS IN REFLEXIVE BANACH SPACES
Authors: Abass Hammed A. , Ugwunnadi Godwin C. , Jolaoso Lateef O. , Narain Ojen K.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we introduce a Halpern iteration process for computing the common solution of split generalized equilibrium problem and fixed points of a countable family of Bregman W-mappings with multiple output sets in reflexive Banach spaces. We prove a strong convergence result for approximating the solutions of the aforementioned problems under some mild conditions. It is worth mentioning that the iterative algorithm employ in this article is designed in such a way that it does not require the prior knowledge of operator norm. We also provide some numerical examples to illustrate the performance of our proposed iterative method. The result discuss in this paper extends and complements many related results in literature.
COMPOSITE LAGUERRE PSEUDOSPECTRAL METHOD FOR FOKKER-PLANCK EQUATIONS
Authors: Wang Chuan , Wang Tianjun , Shang Youlin
Published: October 2023

A composite generalized Laguerre pseudospectral method for the nonlinear Fokker-Planck equations on the whole line is developed. Some composite generalized Laguerre interpolation approximation results are established. As an application, a composite Laguerre pseudospectral scheme is provided for the problems of the relaxation of fermion and boson gases. Convergence and stability of the scheme are proved. Numerical results show the efficiency of this approach and coincide well with theoretical analysis.
The Behavior of Bp HgMn Stars in the Far UV—Paper 28: HD 110073
Authors: Monier Richard
Published: October 2023

The analysis of three spectra of the B8 Mn star HD 110073 recorded by the SWP camera on board the International Ultraviolet Explorer does not reveal any variations of the far ultraviolet spectral energy distribution shortwards of 1800 Å in spectra collected over 8 yr with identical exposure times. The Ga ii line at 1414.40 Å is a prominent feature in the mean FUV spectrum of this star. The modeling of the optical line of Ga ii at 6334.07 Å yields an overabundance of 1600 times the solar abundance, much lower than previous determinations. The projected rotational velocity

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is close to 15 km s−1. The silicon abundance derived from the Si ii line at 6347.10 Å is solar.
Custom JWST NIRSpec/IFU and MIRI/MRS Data Reduction Pipelines for Solar System Targets
Authors: King Oliver R. T. , Fletcher Leigh N. , Harkett Jake , Roman Michael T. , Melin Henrik
Published: October 2023

We present custom JWST data reduction pipelines for JWST NIRSpec/IFU and MIRI/MRS observations of solar system objects. The pipelines simplify the process of reducing the JWST observations, and include custom steps to significantly improve the data quality. Our custom processing routines include a “desaturation” routine to reduce the effect of saturation while still maintaining high signal-to-noise ratio, and custom flat field correction code to remove the significant artifacts found in MIRI/MRS observations. The pipelines also automatically generate a series of quick look plots and animations to simplify exploration of a dataset. These custom JWST pipelines can be downloaded from https://github.com/JWSTGiantPlanets/pipelines.
Neotype designation and redescription of Gloydius shedaoensis qianshanensis Li, 1999 (Squamata, Serpentes, Viperidae)
Authors: Qiu Xian-Chun , Wang Xiao-Ping , Qi Shuo , Wang Jin-Ze , Xia Zu-Yao , Wang Hao-Tian , Zhou Sheng-Bo , Yu Guo-Xu , Wu Zhong-Xun , Shi Jing-Song , Li Pi-Peng
Published: October 2023

The taxonomic status of Gloydius shedaoensis qianshanensis Li, 1999 has long been debated due to its narrow distribution range, low population, loss of type specimens, and lack of detailed descriptions. Neotypes were designated based on newly collected specimens in the Qianshan Mountain area, detailed comparisons between G. s. shedaoensis, and G. s. qianshanensis were recorded, while we redescribed G. s. qianshanensis. PCA results based on the external morphology of the two subspecies of G. shedaoensis demonstrate the inter-population distinction of G. s. shedaoensis and G. s. qianshanensis, including head length, and dorsoventral-postorbital stripe width. Additionally, the ecological data of G. s. qianshanensis were recorded as supplements while providing further conservation strategies.
Three new species of Amphibulus Kriechbaumer (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Phygadeuontinae) from China with a key to species known from the Oriental and Eastern Palaearctic Regions
Authors: Li Tao , Yang Zai-Hua , Sun Shu-Ping , Sheng Mao-Ling
Published: October 2023

Three new species of Amphibulus Kriechbaumer, 1893, collected from the northern border of the Oriental part of China, are described and illustrated: A. areolaris Sheng, Li & Yang, sp. nov., A. rufithorax Sheng, Li & Yang, sp. nov. collected from Guizhou province, and A. guiicus Sheng, Li & Sun, sp. nov. collected from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A key to the species of the genus known in the Oriental and Eastern Palaearctic Regions is provided.
Comparison of treatment of COVID-19 with inhaled bromhexine, higher doses of colchicine and hymecromone with WHO-recommended paxlovid, molnupiravir, remdesivir, anti-IL-6 receptor antibodies and baricitinib
Authors: Mitev Vanyo
Published: October 2023

Millions of publications and thousands of clinical trials have not led to the discovery of an effective treatment for COVID-19. We believe that the reason for this is the inaccurate strategy of inhibiting target molecules involved in the pathogenesis of the disease.

The leading cause of death in COVID-19 is the cytokine storm, which is caused by an NLRP3 inflammasome hyperreaction. WHO recommends for the outpatients treatment drugs blocking the replication of SARS-CoV-2. However, viral load and replication are not directly related to NLRP3 inflammasome hyperreactivity. This also explains the partial success of the WHO favorite paxlovid to reduce hospitalizations (51%). For hospital treatment, WHO suggests antibodies against the interleukin-6 receptor and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibition. Although important, IL-6 is one of dozens of cytokines elevated as a consequence of cytokine storm. The JAK inhibitor baricitinib inhibited the effect of not only IL-6 but also other elevated cytokines. But if the NLRP3 inflammasome is inhibited, the cytokines will not be elevated, and there will be no need for baricitinib. All medicines recommended by the WHO are distinguished by their very high prices.

Our therapeutic strategy is based on inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 entry into the cell and inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome. We offer two readily available, cheap and well-known medications - bromhexine hydrochloride and colchicine. The many studies on the treatment of COVID-19 so far have not produced the expected result. The devil is buried in the details.

For bromhexine, the reason is the way and its late application. Bromhexine is most effective when given prophylactically or started by inhalation after contact with a person with COVID-19. Its earliest possible application is crucial for its effect.

Increased doses of colchicine are necessary for COVID-19 treatment due to the fact that it accumulates in leukocytes, and this leads to inhibition of NLRP3. The high doses we administer have been given widely in the past and are completely safe. Our highest dose is about 5 times lower per kg of weight than the lowest severe toxic dose of colchicine described. Our results show about a 5-fold decrease in hospital mortality and almost complete prevention of hospitalizations if outpatients are treated with inhaled bromhexine and colchicine.
Privacy-preserving Naive Bayes classification based on secure two-party computation
Authors: Liu Kun , Tang Chunming
Published: October 2023

With the proliferation of data and machine learning techniques, there is a growing need to develop methods that enable collaborative training and prediction of sensitive data while preserving privacy. This paper proposes a new protocol for privacy-preserving Naive Bayes classification using secure two-party computation (STPC). The key idea is to split the training data between two non-colluding servers using STPC to train the model without leaking information. The servers secretly share their data and the intermediate computations using cryptographic techniques like Beaver's multiplication triples and Yao's garbled circuits. We implement and evaluate our protocols on the MNIST dataset, demonstrating that they achieve the same accuracy as plaintext computation with reasonable overhead. A formal security analysis in the semi-honest model shows that the scheme protects the privacy of the training data. Our work advances privacy-preserving machine learning by enabling secure outsourced Naive Bayes classification with applications such as fraud detection, medical diagnosis, and predictive analytics on confidential data from multiple entities. The modular design allows embedding different secure matrix multiplication techniques, making the framework adaptable. This line of research paves the way for practical and secure data mining in a distributed manner, upholding stringent privacy regulations.
Histoire et travail social : écriture, mythes et récits
Authors: Pouteyo Michaël
Published: October 2023

Alors que les recherches sur l’histoire du travail social se développent et s’élargissent depuis plusieurs années, ce dossier entend examiner de quelles manières histoire, sociologie et philosophie peuvent croiser objets et méthodes pour engager un dialogue fécond.
Ces filles accusées et repérées par le travail social
Authors: Laé Jean-François
Published: October 2023

En parcourant ses travaux des années 1975 à 2010, Jean-François Laé découvre la très forte présence d’une figure, « les filles mères » capturées dans les filets des tribunaux, du travail social, des veilles institutionnelles. Il retrace le chemin sinueux de ses recherches et de sa propre biographie, pour réinterroger une correspondance des années 1950, des analyses de jurisprudence civile de la fin du XIXe au début du XXe siècle, des « mains courantes » de police des années 1960, des archives d’institutions sociales.
Le lent recul des violences éducatives dans les établissements de l’Éducation surveillée
Authors: Yvorel Jean-Jacques
Published: October 2023

La réforme des établissements pour mineurs sous main de justice entreprise en 1945 exclut tout usage de la violence physique. Les textes officiels, les articles de la presse généraliste ou professionnelle relèvent tous ce rejet de la manière forte et vantent la nouvelle pédagogie. Si l’on délaisse ces sources imprimées et que l’on explore les archives comme les rapports d’inspection, les comptes rendus d’activité, les dossiers des personnels et ceux des mineurs, on perçoit alors l’écart entre les pratiques effectives et les nouvelles normes promues par les autorités. L’auteur a mené l’enquête à l’« internat approprié de Chanteloup », la structure de l’éducation surveillée la plus susceptible de rejeter les « violences pédagogiques ». Pourtant, là aussi elles subsistent et l’on mesure la force de l’habitude et la lenteur de certaines transformations dans le champ de l’éducation.
Adverse Effects: Remarks on the “Scottish antidote” in the 15th Century
Authors: Guézais Clément
Published: October 2023

To underline the Scots’ success at the battle of Baugé in 1421, chronicler Walter Bower attributed the following remark to Pope Martin: Truly, the Scots are an antidote to the English. During the Wars of Independence, opposition to England had become a central component in the development of the Scottish national imagination. This attitude was reinforced during the Hundred Years War, when the international context favoured an alliance with France and the direct intervention of the Scots on the continent. The proverbial hostility to the English neighbour was an element of distinction which had undeniable advantages on an ideological level, but which also carried risks. This development provides a new perspective on the opportunities offered by the antagonism with England to define Scottish identity and reinforce its conspicuousness on the European stage, while also exploring the limits and negative aspects it conveyed according to continental authors.
“These Groups of Islands are Different”: Identity and Constitutional Change in Orkney and Shetland, 1966-1990
Authors: Nicolson Mathew
Published: October 2023

Between 1966 and 1990, Orkney and Shetland experienced multiple debates concerning their form of government and participation within British and Scottish constitutional structures. Chief among these were their status in Scotland’s local government system, their inclusion within schemes for Scottish devolution and the subsequent emergence of organisations campaigning for greater autonomy. The discovery of North Sea oil and resultant transformation of the islands’ social and economic fabric added fuel to these debates, contributing to the development of strengthened Shetland and Orcadian political identities. Orkney and Shetland are often portrayed as retaining a strong Norse identification at the expense of a Scottish identity. Similarly, the actions of the islands’ political leaders in this period have been characterised as the product of “anti-Scottish” sentiment. While such outlooks existed, this article adopts a more nuanced examination which accounts for Orkney and Shetland’s multi-layered identities. Rather than simply a rejection of Scottish identity and associations, these political developments should also be understood as responses to a widespread sense of vulnerability amid perceived threats towards the islands’ own local identities in a period of rapid economic, social and political change.
Du gestionnaire à l’entrepreneur : rôles et figures différenciés du responsable de diplôme dans l’enseignement supérieur
Authors: Benoit Anne , Knobé Sandrine , Pichot Lilian
Published: October 2023

À partir des points de vue des responsables de diplôme, cet article s’intéresse aux processus de sélection à l’entrée en formation à travers notamment les catégories de jugement et d’appréciation mobilisées. L’article étudie aussi le rôle d’intermédiation des responsables de diplôme dans le lien entre formation et emploi. Deux figures principales émergent, le gestionnaire et l’entrepreneur, traduisant la variabilité des manières de s’approprier ce rôle et de s’engager pour favoriser l’insertion professionnelle des diplômés.
Pesticide residues detected in Colossoma macropomum by the modified QuEChERS and GC-MS/MS methods
Authors: Barbosa Ezequiel Ferreira , Pereira Patrícia  Conceição Amaral , Silva Francisco Carlos da , Mira Átila Bezerra de , Dantas Filho Jerônimo Vieira , Schons Sandro de Vargas
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to detect pesticides in the muscle tissue of farmed tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), in relation to good management practices (GMP) and prophylaxis and biosecurity measures. There were 54 fish farms randomly selected from the 138 found in the Microregion of Zona da Mata, RO - Brazil, for visits and collection of epidemiological data. There were extracted 24 muscle fragments were extracted from dorsolateral portion of the tail of five specimens tambaqui per fish farming. The methods of detection and quantification of pesticide residues were modified QuEChERS and GC-MS/MS. Most fish farms are small businesses and their production areas are smaller than a rural module. These ventures are an income alternative for rural producers, this information is confirmed in percentage of 88.89% (48/54) of the rural properties visited have livestock and agriculture as their main productive activity. Water monitoring was carried out in 70.37% of fish farms. However, with frequency of two water analyzes per year. Preventive and prophylactic measures taken were performed in 30% (17/54). In addition, 7% (4/54) of fish farmers reported using sodium chloride and/or using formalin as a secondary preventive measure. It is also important to mention that there was a report of administration of potassium permanganate in a fish farm, 2% (1/54). There were 12.49% (3/54) positive for at least one pesticide. The chemical compounds found Azosxystrobin (<LOQ), Epoxiconazole (<LOQ) and Chlorpyrifos (<LOQ). The presence of Azosxystrobin, Epoxiconazol and Chlorpyrifos in tambaqui muscle tissue samples was detected above acceptable limits by the PNCRC.