bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integrated IoT-based Healthcare System for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Using Intelligent Diagnostic System
Authors: S H Shruthishree , Tiwari Harshvardhan , Verma Devaraj
Published: January 2023

Breast cancer represents one of the leading cancer-related diseases worldwide, affecting mostly women after puberty. Even though the illness is fatal and kills thousands of people each year, it is mostly curative if found quickly. As a result, prompt and precise detection methods are critical to patient survival. Previously, doctors used manual detection systems for this objective. However, such techniques have been slow and frequently dependent on the physician's expertise. As technology advanced, these primitive methodologies were supplemented by computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithms. Deep learning is extremely common because of the massive development in large data, the Internet of Things (IoT), linked devices, and high-performance computers using GPUs and TPUs. The Internet of Things (IoT) has advanced recently, and the healthcare industry is benefiting from this growth. Sensors that gather data for required analysis are crucial components utilized in the Internet of Things. Physicians and medical staff will be able to carry out their tasks with ease and intelligence thanks to the Internet of Things. The proposed research focus on integrating Alexnet and ResNet101 for accurate prediction of Breast malignancy from mammogram data. This methodology will target the features more precisely than any other combination of the pre-trained model. Finally, to resolve the computational burden issue, the feature reduction ReliefF methodology is used. To demonstrate the proposed method, an online publicly released set of data of 750 BU images is used. For training and testing the models, the set of data has been further split into 80 and 20% ratios. Following extensive testing and analysis, it was discovered that the DenseNet-201 and MobileNet-v2 trained SVMs to have an accuracy of 98.39 percent for the original and augmented Mammo images online datasets, respectively. This research discovered that the proposed approach is efficient and simple to implement to assist radiographers and physicians in diagnosing breast cancer in females.
Digital Marketing Media Development at Nutrihub Lampung
Authors: Permana Yoga , Realita Reza , Ariani Rizki Okti , Purbasari Niken , Pujian S Andreas , Bangun Sanjaya , Fihartini Yuniarti
Published: January 2023

This community service is related to digitizing transformation in co-working spaces where the output is in the form of a prototype landing page design for UMKM Nutrihub Lampung. Nutrihub Lampung is a co-working space that is a new concept of a place to work for independent workers. In this service activity, the stages of making landing pages, landing page designs, and the implementation process are explained. The service was carried out at Nutrihub Lampung by collecting data through observation and Focus Group Discussion. The data is processed through analysis, design, implementation and drawing conclusions. The results of this service are expected to increase interaction with the community on a wider scope and are expected to increase additional turnover for business owners. Easy access to flexible and dynamic work support facilities/facilities and semi-formal, communal, and collaborative work environments are the main attraction for co-working space users. The shift to technology-based jobs is increasing the demand for affordable, flexible and dynamic workplaces.
Digital Marketing Design and Content Development at Nutrihub Lampung
Authors: Chaniago Nicco Chaisar , Saputra Aditia Jaya , Calosa America Rachmasari , Dewi Ayu Karmila , Akuan Muhammad Farel , Kholifah Nurul , Bangsawan Satria
Published: January 2023

A large number of internet users in Indonesia is an opportunity for business people to use digital marketing to get consumers. Nutrifood is a company engaged in the healthy food and beverage industry and has a place for public activities called Nutrihub. This service examines how Nutrihub uses digital content to build brand awareness. The dedication method used comes from devotion and conducting focus group discussions (FGD) with the leaders and employees of Nutrihub Lampung. The data obtained is then processed based on selection and sorting so that it is sorted, which is more appropriate in describing the problem according to the purpose of the service. The data sources used are journals, publications, websites, and Nutrihub's social media pages. The service results show that using digital content as marketing, including websites, e-commerce and social media, using the slogan "Connect, Collaborate, Innovate," is considered successful in building brand awareness at Nutrihub Lampung. Because it can build people's top of mind that Nutrihub is a brand of healthy living through a series of high-tasting health food and drink products. Instagram social media and e-commerce platforms have a big factor in building Nutrihub's brand awareness in the eyes of the public.
Sharia Compliance of Cryptocurrencies: Data-Driven Sharia Compliance Assessment
Authors: Katterbauer Klemens , Syed Hassan , Cleenewerck Laurent , Genc Sema
Published: January 2023

In recent years, a significant percentage of the population has engaged in the trade and use of cryptocurrencies, demonstrating the widespread interest in the field. The usefulness of cryptocurrencies as an option to fiat currency is one of the most pressing issues that arise. The fiat money system is primarily reliant on commercial banks, which require bank accounts to process individual payments. The legality of cryptocurrencies has been susceptible to subjective interpretation, and this research presents a new objective AI methodology for determining whether currencies comply with Sharia. The framework consists of an unsupervised BIRCH clustering method that allows for the grouping of volatilities and logarithmic returns based on a variety of periodic data. The approach gave a solid rationale for deciding automatically which cryptocurrency may not comply with Sharia law. The results indicate that, over longer time intervals, the volatility of various cryptocurrencies vary substantially. This permits the proper distinction between cryptocurrencies that comply with Sharia and those that do not. The methodology proposes an automated and data-driven method to objectively establish the Compliance with sharia of cryptocurrencies, enabling users to readily determine whether it is permitted to use such cryptocurrencies.
Trend of Gross Domestic Product and Per Capita Income of Bangladesh: Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Vasagan V. T.
Published: January 2023

Bangladesh's per capita income was half of that of India in 2007. Today, it has surpassed India. The Asian Development Bank has estimated that Bangladesh's GDP will grow at a rate of 6.6% hereafter. According to the 2022 Economic Freedom Index, Bangladesh's economy placed in the 137th position with a score of 52.7 in the World. In the Asia-Pacific region, Bangladesh ranked 29th position out of 39 countries. The resilience of COVID-19 impinged the average growth of the economy. International Monetary Fund (IMF) has envisaged that the World may experience a challenging recession-like situation in 2023. Hence, the present paper attempts to predict the economic condition of Bangladesh through its GDP and Per Capita Income. The study considers 51 years of GDP and Per Capita Income growth data. It has adapted the Trend Projection Method, a linear regression technique, and the Least Square method to analyze data to get the future trend. It has been found that GDP was grown at an average rate of 4.4% and Per capita income at an average rate of 1.8% since 1971. The study reveals that GDP and Per Capita Income may grow at 7% and above hereafter. Hence, appropriate strategies and economic policies of the Government of Bangladesh create a defendable position that safeguards the country's economic condition.
Designing and constructing universities with lecture hall and relevant regulations
Authors: Trung Nguyen Dinh , Trang Pham Thi Huyen , Huy Dinh Tran Ngoc , Diep Nguyen Trong
Published: January 2023

Meyer et al. stated that personal qualities and abilities continually shift, and they exist not within the individual but in the intersection between the individual and their environment, in a vast, complex, ever-changing dynamic balance. The current study aims to investigate current regulations in the country related to constructing universities and also refer to related studies and framework, by using qualitative analysis, synthesis and inductive methods. The study results suggest that physical structures of universities and environment affecting much on learning spirit of learners. And finally authors suggest that Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing flexible instructional environments and proactively integrating supports that address learner variability and we need to follow Vietnamese standards - TCVN 3981:1985 on design of university lecture halls.
Suggestions and regulations for designing, planning and constructing industrial parks, a case study of Vietnam
Authors: Trung Nguyen Dinh , Han Le Thi , Thuy Nguyen Thu , Diep Nguyen Trong , Yen Ly Lan
Published: January 2023

On the basis of experiences in designing, planning and constructing industrial zones in Vietnam, this paper aimed to give some suggestions and regulations for designing. The study used the qualititative method with synthesis and explanatory methods. Resources usage and environmental protection are more effective, while maximal economic and social benefits are simultaneously targeted. A concept of developing eco-industrial parks has established and evolved through time, and planning and constructing industrial zones based on current regulations in the nation. As a result, researches stated that we need to pay attention to network cloud service, big data service and investment management and meet some standards such as 100% of newly built industrial clusters have wastewater treatment stations that meet relevant national standards or technical regulations, etc. as well as certain principles such as 3R (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse). Operation services should include: cloud-based service operation providing basic cloud rental services, such as cloud hosting, cloud desktop, cloud disk, virtual data center, container services, collaborative development and Open API; SaaS Operation Service; APP Store; and space operation service to make full use of digital showrooms and free space resources, providing reservation and rental services, and demonstration services.
Disposisi Berpikir Kritis Matematis dalam Pembelajaran Matematika: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Fianingrum Fitri , Pujiastuti Heni , Fathurrohman Maman
Published: January 2023

Dalam matematika peserta didik akan lebih baik jika diajarkan proses berpikir. Sehingga tujuan dari pembelajaran matematika dapat tercapai. Salah satu tujuan dari mempelajari matematika yaitu berpikir kritis. Berpikir kritis terbentuk dari kemampuan dan disposisi. Disposisi berpikir kritis sediri yaitu cara mengambil keputusan untuk menyelesaikan suatu permasalahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik studi analisis disposisi berpikir kritis matematis. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Langkah pertama yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah menentukan tema serta membuat rumusan permasalahan apa yang akan digunakan. Langkah selanjutnya mengumpulkan artikel sesuai tema dengan Google Schooler, sinta.kemdikbud.go.id dan Portal Garuda. Kata kunci yang digunakan “Disposisi berpikir kritis matematis dalam pembelajaran matematika”. Tahun publikasi studi mulai tahun 2013 sampai tahun 2022. Metode pembelajaran yang paling banyak digunakan untuk meneliti disposisi berpikir kritis matematis yaitu metode Socrates kontekstual dan saintifik. Serta penggunaan metode socrates dapat mencapai semua indikator disposisi berpikir kritis matematis.
Pemanfaatan Alat Komunikasi Pembelajaran Online Jenjang Pendidikan Dasar (SD dan SMP/MTs) pada Era Pendemi Covid 19
Authors: Casmudi Casmudi , Prasetyo Kiftian Hadi
Published: January 2023

Latar belakang penelitian ini diungkapnya hambatan pembelajaran online jenjang sekolah Dasar (SD) dan SMP pada masa Pandemi Covid-19. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk; (1) mengungkap penggunaan alat komunikasi Handphone (HP) dan tap Android, untuk pembelajaran  online  (2) mengungkap kendala mendasar penggunaan HP  sebagai alat pembelajaran online bagi siswa SD dan SMP (3)  Solusi para pendidik dan kebijakan di sekolah  dalam mengatasi  hambatan belajar online dalam mencapai pengalaman belajar siswa SD. Metode  penelitian menggunakan pendekatan Mix Metods terdiri dari pendekatan Kuantitatif dan Kualitatif, metode kuantitatif  memakai teknik  suvei menggunakan  kuisoner  untuk diisi  20 orang guru SD dan  SMP, untuk siswa SD dan SMP berjumlah 300 siswa. Sample purposive digunakan dasar survei dan penetapan sumber data kualitaitf. Pengumpulan data kualitatif melalui wawancara terstruktur untuk 20 orang guru. Pengolahan data survei menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif, data kualitatif menggunakan teknik Huberman, Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemanfaatan peralatan komunikasi Handphone (HP) atau Tab Android klasifikasikan menurut merk, pemilihan jaringan internet serta platform yang digunakan untuk pembelajaran online. Kepemilikan alat belajar siswa SD 59%   milik sendiri, dan 41 % meminjam, siswa SMP milik sendiri 93%, dan 7% meminjam. Penggunaan jaringan internet siswa dan SMP mayoritas memilih telekomsel dan platform yang Google Classroom dipilih mayoritas guru dan siswa sebagian kecil memilih Whatshaapp.
Urgensi Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Sistem Pendidikan Nasional
Authors: Muaz Muaz , Alawi Dindin , Ruswandi Uus , Arifin Bambang Samsul
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini membahas terkait dengan urgensi pendidikan agama islam dalam sistem pendidikan nasional. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui urgensi pendidikan agama islam dalam sistem pendidikan nasional. Metode yang digunakan   dalam   kajian   ini   adalah pendekatan kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bagi muslim di Indonesia, hal ini tentu menjadi suatu hal yang sangat strategis berkaitan dengan kelangsungan pendidikan Islam sebagai salah satu pondasi utama melestarikan dan meneruskan nilai-nilai ajaran Islam melalui proses Pendidikan. Penelitian ini mencermati bagaimana sistem pendidikan Islam menempatkan posisi dan kedudukan sistem Pendidikan Islam sebagai suatu sub sistem dalam sistem pendidikan nasional, dengan memperhatikan berbagai aspek yang melingkupinya, serta bagaimana realitas pendidikan Islam/lembaga pendidikan Islam (madrasah/ pesantren) di Indonesia. Sehingga akan nampak, kelebihan dan kekurangan dari penempatan posisi tersebut sebagai landasan utama untuk pengembangan penyelenggaraan pendidikan Islam di Indonesia.
The Impact of Monetary Policy on Exchange Market Pressure in Ethiopia
Authors: Mekonnen Nesredin
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the effect of monetary policy on exchange market pressure in Ethiopia. The paper employs Girton and Roper (1977) measure of exchange market pressure—sum of exchange rate depreciation and foreign reserves outflow, to examine the interaction between exchange market pressure and monetary variables. Exchange market pressure is measured as the sum of percentage change of international reserves and percentage change of nominal exchange rate. The sum of domestic credit to the private sector and the government sector is used as the measure of monetary policy. Domestic credit is considered the variable directly controlled by policy makers. The response of exchange market pressure due to shock to domestic credit is significant and negative as expected. This implies that the monetary authority in Ethiopia reduces exchange market pressure by either reducing foreign reserves or depreciating domestic currency. In this research, the researcher used detail empirical and theoretical data review as a source of data to show the effect of monetary policy on exchange market pressure. The monetary policy authorities should establish stable economic condition by creating and implementing monetary policies that appreciated economic condition and also create and implement monetary policy to maintain exchange rate stability when appreciated. The government of Ethiopia should not depreciate the exchange rate in the current situation because more than 50% of commodities are imported from abroad which needs dollar.
A study on parathyroid hormone and Vitamin D levels in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Kumar Mahesh , Meena Bhagwan , Kale Shubhangi
Published: January 2023

Background: One of the most prevalent chronic liver ailments is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The correction of numerous genes connected to various metabolic diseases depends heavily on Vitamin D.

Aims and Objectives: This investigation was intended to look at the relationships among those with NAFLD serum levels of Vitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), insulin, and insulin resistance (IR).

Materials and Methods: Two hundred and fifty patients with NAFLD and 250 age-matched participants without NAFLD served as the study’s control group. Serum Vitamin D, PTH, insulin, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were measured after 8–12 h of not eating or drinking. By controlling for the independent factors, the multivariate logistic regression analysis model was utilized to assess the relationship between Vitamin D, PTH, and IR in the occurrence of NAFLD.

Results: When compared to controls, patients with NAFLD had significantly lower serum Vitamin D levels and higher levels of PTH, insulin, and FBG (P = 0.001). Confounders had no impact on the association between NAFLD and the lower Vitamin D readings.

Conclusions: Our findings demonstrated that raised insulin and IR values and lower serum Vitamin D concentrations were each independently related with an increased risk of having NAFLD.
Comparative Analysis of China and Nigeria Agricultural Reforms in the Advancement of Food Sustainability on a National Scale
Authors:   Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
Published: January 2023

Due to the rapidly growing population of China and Nigeria, a top government objective is ensuring food security. Dietary security is the ideal in which everyone has physical, social, and economic access to adequate requirements and food preferences for a healthy and active life, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States [15]. The differences and similarities in reforms regarding agricultural policies, programs, and structure of Chinese and Nigerian nations are discussed and analyzed. This study also correlates the findings between the two countries. It investigates, enhances, and deepens the understanding of various reforms in the countries. Its strengths, weaknesses, and impacts on agricultural production were also appraised; a conclusion and recommendations were drawn as a result. The data source method was purely secondary, and the theoretical modernization framework was adopted to deepen the understanding of the social edifice.
Kinerja Keuangan PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk Sebelum Dan Saat Pandemi
Authors: Sitinjak Joel Paskalis , Rahasheva M Rafiqulakmal Reyhan , Wahyuni Subur Rizki , Wijaya Suparna
Published: January 2023

Analisis Kinerja Keuangan digunakan dalam meninjau performa keuangan suatu perusahaan seperti ketika sebelum dan sesudah pandemi, dimana perusahaan yang digunakan adalah PT Unilever Indonesia. Tujuan Analisis Kinerja ini diantaranya memberikan penilaian dan pemahaman mendalam terhadap status perusahaan serta menilai masalah yang terjadi di dalam manajemen perusahaan, operasional, maupun dalam keuangan, sebagai bahan pertimbangan perusahaan dalam mengambil keputusan, dan sebagai bahan pertimbangan investor dalam mengambil keputusan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan merupakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan yakni perusahaan tidak bisa atau kesulitan dalam membayar dan melunasi kewajiban jangka pendeknya namun masih memiliki kemampuan untuk membayar kewajiban jangka panjangnya. PT Unilever Indonesia juga mengalami hambatan dalam menghasilkan laba baik bagi diri sendiri maupun bagi investor yang mengakibatkan perusahaan menjadi less efficient. Walaupun kesulitan dalam membayar kewajiban jangka pendek serta menghasilkan laba, seiring berjalannya waktu dan penyesuaian di dunia ekonomi dapat membuat perusahaan yakni PT Unilever Indonesia lebih efisien di waktu yang akan datang.
WASTE CLASSIFICATION USING RESNET-152
Authors: Gadre Vijay , Sashte Sanika , Sarnaik Apoorva
Published: January 2023

Waste classification is the process of identifying and separating different types of waste materials based on their characteristics, such as composition, size, and shape. Accurate waste classification is important for efficient waste management and resource recovery, as it allows for the proper disposal or reuse of waste materials. One method for automated waste classification is the use of deep learning algorithms, such as the ResNet-152 model. ResNet-152 is a convolutional neural network (CNN) that has been trained on a large dataset of images and is able to classify objects in images with high accuracy. By applying ResNet-152 to images of waste materials, it is possible to classify the materials into different categories, such as paper, plastic, or metal. This can be done in real-time using computer vision techniques and can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of waste classification processes. However, the success of waste classification using ResNet-152 or other CNNs depends on the quality and diversity of the training data, as well as the availability of computational resources and infrastructure. Key Words: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, ResNet-152, Waste Management.
The Nexus Between Development and Environment
Authors: Madan Aarti , Suri Ankit
Published: January 2023

Development and its interrelationship with the environment are complex. Environment plays a vital role in a country's development by supplying natural resources. However, human negligence toward the environment during development activities causes environmental degradation. As a result, economies have increasingly faced the dual challenge of achieving higher economic growth while limiting environmental harm. Governments and international organizations, including the United Nations, have made achieving environmental sustainability and minimizing environmental degradation a top concern. In this paper, we discuss the relationship of various aspects of development, namely infrastructural development, financial development, economic growth, human development, social development, and political development, with the environment. We also present solutions to shift from 'environment versus development' to 'environment and development.'
Journey in time. Review of the book “Japan. Chasing the Wind of Centuries” by Alexander N. Mescheryakov
Authors: Sakharova E. B.
Published: January 2023

The article reviews the book by Alexander Mescheryakov “Japan. Chasing the Wind of centuries” (Moscow: Lingvistika, 2022, 512 p. ISBN 978-5-91922-098-5). The monograph is a collection of the author’s recent articles. The range of topics and the chronological coverage are extraordinarily wide, with many phenomena of Japanese history and culture considered throughout centuries and portrayed in enormous diversity and variability. At the same time, the fates of individual people are not lost in the context of large-scale historical and cultural changes, and the author carefully brings us their voices. This makes the book a real journey in time.
The perception of Japan in the Russian public consciousness
Authors: Smorgunov L. V. , Ignatjeva O. A.
Published: January 2023

Japan has long been a country closed to Russia. According to some sources, acquaintance with its inhabitants began in the 17th century, and we received the first direct information about the way of life of the Japanese from the descriptions of those who explored the Far East in the 18th century, as well as from Russian sailors. A particularly invaluable contribution to the question of understanding Japan at the initial stage was made by captain V.M. Golovnin, who was captured by the Japanese. Studying a country means not only focusing on political or economic relations, but also on the psychological perception of the inhabitants of the other country. This level – the level of soft power – is also important for building long-term good neighborly relations, affecting the mentality and the ability to perceive each other in a tolerant way. The purpose of this article is to analyze various sources, both academic and everyday ones, to characterize the image of Japan that has developed in the minds of Russian citizens. To achieve this goal, a phenomenological approach is used in the context of the “perception of the other”. The authors consistently prove the dominance of historical memory in the development of relations, which proceeded according to the type of non-military rivalry and conflict resolution. The logic and structure of the article is a movement from the analysis of relations between the inhabitants of our countries, starting with the notes of navigators of the 19th century, towards the analysis of the dynamics of current relations, and, finally, the discussion of the attitudes and perceptions of Japanese culture by the Russian youth. The authors conclude that the image of Japan in the minds and mentality of Russian citizens is formed according to the agonistic type, which implies the acceptance of the other, and not rejection, as is the case of the “perception of the other” according to the polemos type.
Russian-Japanese relations and the Chinese factor: Evolution and transformation (2012–2022)
Authors: Luzyanin S. G.
Published: January 2023

The election of V.V. Putin for a new presidential term in 2012 and his further foreign policy initiatives affected the intensification of Russia’s foreign policy in general, as well as its Japanese direction. The article attempts to highlight the development of Russian-Japanese relations in the period of 2012–2022, including the phase of aggravation of relations after the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 and Japan’s accession to the US anti-Russian sanctions, as well as the role and influence of China on the bilateral Russian-Japanese format, the East Asian region, the specifics of Chinese-American relations in the context of the “trade war” in the Japanese dimension, etc. Based on the published works of leading Russian experts, the author examines the dynamics of mutual perception of the images of Russia and Japan at the level of Russian and Japanese public opinion. Particular attention is paid to the study of the evolution of Russian-Japanese trade and economic, military-political, energy, Arctic, and humanitarian contacts. The paper traces the features of Russian, Japanese and Chinese motivations regarding regional security issues, attitudes towards the Ukrainian events, including the Russian special military operation, Moscow’s reaction to anti-Russian sanctions, towards the pressure from the United States and their allies. In general, the problem of the evolution of the notional triangle “Russia – Japan – China” at the present stage, the deformation of its key elements and the prospects for further development are formulated.

The author focuses on the coverage of Russian-Japanese contacts in the areas of regional security before and after February 24, 2022, including the South Kuril options, as well as the analysis of hidden possible Japanese political motivations during the rule of Shinzō Abe regarding the problems of the deepening of the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership and the projections of this partnership on the security of Japan and the Japanese-American military-political alliance. An important aspect of the work is the coverage of the dynamics of the Russian-Japanese political relations in the light of the Russian leadership designating Japan as an “unfriendly state” and the further development of bilateral Russian-Japanese and Russian-Chinese models of interaction in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ancestor worship in contemporary Japan
Authors: Avdiushenkova I. V.
Published: January 2023

This article examines the transformation of ancestor worship in the context of socio-political and religious conditions and identifies the characteristics of worship in contemporary Japanese society and the changes in the form of practices and functions of this worship occurring today.

Ancestor worship is not a phenomenon unique to traditional societies: in 21st century Japan, ancestor worship rituals are practiced by a large part of the population. After World War II, Japanese veneration practices underwent significant changes. The post-war modernization and urbanization of Japanese society played a major role in these changes, leading to the breakdown of the traditional family system. The concept of ancestor itself changes: the concept of ancestor tends to expand and begins to extend bilaterally (to both the husband and wife lines). There has been a transition from the “obligatory” concept of an ancestor, which includes all deceased ancestors in the direct line of succession regardless of personal preferences, to an “optional” one, which limits the concept of “ancestor” to close relatives whose memories are dear to the descendant. With the change in the concept of the ancestor, the functions of ancestor veneration also undergo a transformation: the former functions of veneration rituals contributed to the stability of the ie system, while the new ones consist in relieving psychological tensions between the living and the dead and bringing comfort to particular people. There has been a “privatization” of ancestor veneration, that is, a growing dominance of personal functions in veneration. Diversification of family types, especially pronounced in the first decades of the 21st century, is also reflected in the rites of ancestor veneration: alternatives to traditional funerals and new forms of burial and storage of remains are appearing.

The article concludes that, despite changes in the functions and forms of ancestor worship, the place given to the dead in their lives by the living remains invariably important. And the individualization of veneration practices and the undying belief of a large part of the Japanese population in the power of ancestor spirits indicate that the ancestor cult in contemporary Japan is apparently at the next stage of its unfolding, but by no means of extinction.
Evaluation of circulating miR-16-5p and miR-223-5p in association with musculoskeletal ultrasonography seven-joint score in the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis activity
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt., Hammad Reham , Eldosoky Mona , Elmadbouly Asmaa , Hassan Donia , Khalil Adham , Abd Elhamed Sally , Mohamed Eman , Ali Wagenat , El Attar Shahinaz , Ship Walaa , Elhadad Sara , Selim Mohamed , Aboulsoud Mohamed
Published: January 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by ongoing joint destruction. MicroRNAs (miRs) are blood-based biomarkers linked to RA pathogenesis. The musculoskeletal ultrasonography seven-joint score (US7) is an objective tool to assess RA activity. We aimed to evaluate miR-223 and miR-16 roles in monitoring RA activity and to investigate if there is a link between their plasma levels and US7 score. This study enrolled 76 RA patients classified according to Disease Activity Score 28-joint count with erythrocyte sediment rate (DAS28-ESR) to inactive cases (n = 38) and active cases (n = 38). Each patient's joint was scored for synovial proliferation (gray-scale ultrasound 'GSUS7') and vascularization (power Doppler ultrasound 'PDUS7'). Real-time quantitative PCR was used to measure the expression levels of miR-16 and miR-223 in plasma. When compared to inactive group, the active group revealed significant upregulation of miR-16 and miR-223, (P = 0.001 and P = 0.02, respectively). miR-16 and miR-223 levels were correlated with synovitis PDUS7 (r = 0.34, p < 0.01 and r= 0.25, P = 0.03, respectively). miR-16 was also positively correlated with synovitis GSUS7 (r= 0.42, p < 0.001). miR-223 upregulation discriminated active from inactive RA patients at AUC = 0.64, with 76% sensitivity and 50% specificity at cutoff > 2.8-fold change), whereas miR-16 distinguished the two groups at AUC = 0.78 with 87% sensitivity and 53% specificity at cutoff >38.27-fold change. In conclusion, upregulated miR-16 may have more potential to serve as activity biomarkers than miR-223 in RA. The miR-16 level was linked to synovitis GSUS7 and synovitis PDUS7 changes but miR-223 only linked to synovitis PDUS.
Oligoclonal band versus chitinase-3-like protein-1 in CSF of newly diagnosed relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis
Authors:   Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt., Samaha Dalia , Zeitoun Yasser , Fouad Nermin , Abdel Aziz Azza , Saad Marehan
Published: January 2023

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune-mediated demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that is usually associated with varying degrees of progressive disability. Chitinase-3-like protein-1 (CHI3L1) has attracted growing attention as a marker of ongoing inflammation and oncogenic transformation. The aim of this work was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of CHI3L1 versus IgG oligoclonal bands (OCBs) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of newly diagnosed relapsing remitting MS (RRMS) patients to throw light on a new simpler non subjective potential diagnostic marker in MS. This cross-sectional study of MS patients was carried at Ain Shams University Hospitals during the period from January 2021 till January 2022. Subjects included in this study were 40 patients diagnosed as having RRMS, based on their magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, clinical presentation and according to the revised McDonald criteria 2017. The group included 10 males and 30 females; their ages ranged from 20 to 45 years. We found a significant correlation between CSF CHI3L1 levels and presence of oligoclonal bands (p=0.001), and that a cut off value of 30 ng/ml could be used for diagnosis of MS with sensitivity 84.85% and specificity 85.71%. A significant association was also found between CHI3L1 levels in CSF and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score (p=0.002). We concluded that there were high levels of CHI3L1 in the CSF of MS patients and there was a significant correlation between CHI3L1 and oligoclonal bands and that CHI3L1 may be considered a promising diagnostic marker of MS.
Anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis; diagnostic utility and association with deformities and disease activity
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt., Mohammed Hanan , Ahmed Ghada , Tawfik Nabawia , Sayed Sohair , Ahmed Ayat
Published: January 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease with multiple morbidity burdens. Early diagnosis of RA is the main key in management and prevention of disease complications. Much research nowadays is looking for a serological marker with high accuracy in diagnosis of early RA cases. Our aim in this study was to evaluate the role of anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin (anti-MCV) antibodies in the early diagnosis of RA. In addition to compare its diagnostic sensitivity and specificity with anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP) and RF antibodies in early versus established RA patients. This prospective cross-sectional study included 80 participants: 40 RA patients (20 early RA patients and 20 established RA patients), 20 patients with other rheumatic diseases (as a disease control group), and 20 apparently healthy participants as normal controls. All participants underwent history taking, clinical examination (general, articular assessment and calculation of disease activity score (DAS28-ESR)) for RA patients, radiological and laboratory investigations (RF, anti-CCP2 and anti-MCV antibodies measurements by ELISA technique). The results showed that the mean values of anti-CCP2 and anti-MCV were significantly increased in RA cases compared to the control groups (p=0.00 and p=0.01, respectively). Anti-MCV had sensitivity and specificity of 63% and 83%, respectively for diagnosing of early RA at area under curve of 0.80 compared to sensitivity and specificity 37% and 100%, respectively for anti-CCP2. Also, both (anti-CCP2 and anti-MCV) had positive significant correlations with ESR (p<0.001 and p=0.02, respectively), CRP (p=0.01 and p=0.02, respectively) and DAS 28 (p<0.001 for both). In conclusion, our data indicated that anti-MCV antibodies may represent a valuable marker for diagnosis of early RA cases.
Accuracy Assessment of Unsupervised Land Use and Land Cover Classification Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems
Authors: Gunathilaka M. D. K. L. , Fernando S. L. J.
Published: January 2023

A significant tool for determining how accurate a categorization product is the accuracy assessment. Remote Sensing is one of the essential tools for compiling land use and land cover maps through image classification. The availability of high-quality Landsat imagery and secondary data, an accurate classification technique, and the user's knowledge and competence with the procedures essential to the image classification process. Assess the satellite image classification suitability for further mapping and analysis through accuracy assessments. This paper examined land use and land cover classification using unsupervised classification and extracted NDBI and NDVI further to support main land use and land cover types in the area. The accuracy of classifications was assessed using an error matrix and Kappa statistics. Land use and land cover, NDBI, and NDVI classification accuracies are almost perfect, further verified by the Kappa statistics tool. An excellent unsupervised classification of land use and land cover classes was generated. Accuracy assessment evaluation is one of the most significant tools for determining a classification product's accuracy. The confusion error matrix and Kappa coefficient were particularly useful in calculating accuracy assessment. Typically, accuracy measures of the unsupervised classification show a moderate accuracy level. This study observed almost perfect agreement in all types of accuracy measures. This study is an important source of information that planners and decision-makers may utilize to plan the environment sustainably.
Physico-Chemical and Heavy Metal Valences Reduction of Wastewater from The Beverage Industry by Fungi (Penicillium Sp)
Authors: Lawal Kola Ahmad , Abideen Adeyinka Adekanmi , Lawal Ibraheem Kehinde , Owolabi Oluwafemi Akinkunmi , Bamidele Kafayat Funmi , Oluwagbemiga Micheal Ajewole
Published: January 2023

This work aimed to characterize beverage wastewater generated in the beverage industry and to assess wastewater treatment plant performance by fungi (Penicillium sp.) and the feasibility of wastewater reuse. Freshly discharged beverage wastewater was collected and analyzed for the physicochemical parameters such as Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), Nitrate, Phosphate, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc by standard methods. At a 7-day interval, 190ml of the sterilized local dye wastewater was inoculated with Penicillium sp. for two weeks, and the physicochemical parameters were determined. The results observed for raw, bio-treated and removal efficiency showed: BOD (280 mg-1, 255 mg-1 , 108 mg-1 and 19.64 %, 61.43 %); COD (540 mg-1, 420 mg-1, 285 mg-1 and 43.75%, 88.13%); Nitrate (130 mg-1, 90 mg-1, 25 mg-1 and 30.77%, 80.77%); Phosphate (48 mg-1, 25 mg-1, 5 mg-1 and 30.91%, 78.18%); Calcium (55 mg-1, 38 mg-1, 12 mg-1 and 30.91%, 78.18%); Iron (29 mg-1, 18 mg-1, 07 mg-1 and 37.93 %, 75.86 %); Copper (0.09 mg-1, 0.07 mg-1, 0.02 mg-1 and 22.22 %, 77.78 %); Zinc (0.08, 0.06, 0.03 mg-1 and 22.5%). Fungi (Penicillium sp.) demonstrated the ability to remove pollutants and other wastes from beverage wastewater. These results indicate that some companies employing treatment methods for their effluents do not remove the parameters and heavy metals.
Instructional Supervision Practices and Teachers’ Performance in Public Primary Schools in Bamunanika Subcounty, Luweero District
Authors: Dickens Dr Serunjogi Charles , Ntirenganya Aimable
Published: January 2023

The study focused on Instruction Supervision Practices and Teachers’ Performance in Public Primary Schools in Bamunanika Subcounty in Luweero District. The objectives were: to examine the level of instructional supervision practices, to establish the level of teachers’ performance, and to examine the relationship between instructional supervision practices and teachers’ performance in selected primary schools in Bamunanika County, Luweero District. There was a high level of instructional supervision practices in selected primary schools in Bamunanika County, Luweero District as indicated with a grand mean of 3.45 and standard deviation of 1.018. A moderate level of teachers’ performance was found in selected primary schools in Bamunanika County, with a grand mean of 3.32 and standard deviation of 1.060. There is a relationship between instructional supervision practices and teacher’s performance in selected primary schools in Bamunanika County with r= 0.412 and p. value 0.000. The study hypothesized that there is no significant relationship between instructional supervision practices and teacher’s performance in selected primary schools in Bamunanika County, Luweero District. The study was based on descriptive and correlation research designs; data was gathered from 195 teachers using a self-administered questionnaire and 52 head teachers and Heads of Department were interviewed. The researcher recommended that: school administrators in public primary schools should ensure that they provide instructional supervision practices of lesson plan preparation, use of teaching –learning and class management. School administrators and teachers should work together to ensure high teacher performance in different areas where it was found to be weak or low.
A Review of the Safety and Acceptability of Commercially-Available Pediatric Drug Formulations
Authors: Laluna Cristine Ray , Pedregosa Denise Marfe , Abarca Sophia Mae , Camiña Sophia Loi , Lopez Hannah Faith , Querequincia Joseph Mari
Published: January 2023

Until now, drug formulations are still among the most important inventions, and ongoing research is being done to enhance their acceptability and efficacy in a variety of patient populations, as shown in both adults and pediatrics. Both age groups differ in a number of ways when it comes to the pharmacological element and therapy, including their aptitude for administering pharmaceuticals, how they respond to negative drug reactions, how they prefer to taste medications, and a host of other factors. Particularly, pediatrics and their pharmaceuticals require top priority due to the fact they must match and coincide with their age, size, physiological needs, and therapeutic requirements. This calls for addressing and elevating variations in these areas, particularly in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, formulation development, and regulation. This review explored these variations through a list of potentially-harmful medications for pediatrics presented in tables, as well as their uptake in adverse drug reactions than that of adults and pharmacodynamic differences, leading to the utilization of the physiologically-based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model for DDI prediction and evaluation model on pediatric-pharmacokinetic DDIs to assist in the safety and acceptability of commercially-available pediatric drug formulations.
PENERAPAN APLIKASI MENGHAFAL AYAT AL-QUR’AN JUZ 30 BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Mukmin Muhammad , Sabirin Abdul Rasyid , Sariudin Sariudin
Published: January 2023

Utilization of information systems is needed to support the development and increase in interest in learning, one of which is interest in learning to memorize the Al-Qur'an. It is no longer difficult for us to learn the Koran because now to get information about the Koran itself, it is widely available in cyberspace. itself is widely available in cyberspace. The problem faced in memorizing the Qur'an is that it is rare to repeat the memorization of the Qur'an and often forget to remember the location of the memorized verses. The research objective is to make it easier to memorize the Al-Qur'an Juz 30 and this application is intended for every Muslim who has the will to memorize the Al-Qur'an. This research produces an application that can help memorize the Al-Qura'an juz 30 anywhere and anytime, by compiling verses of the Al-Qura'an, especially juz 30.
APLIKASI E-VOTING UNTUK MENGUKUR TINGKAT KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP ARAH KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH KOTA BAUBAU DALAM PERENCANAAN PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH
Authors: Hasiri Ery Muchyar , Asniati Asniati , Israwati Nur
Published: January 2023

Community satisfaction is the opinion of the community in obtaining services from public administration apparatus by comparing expectations and needs. To find out whether the development plan and direction of government decisions are running as they should, it is necessary to evaluate the performance of an agency. The purpose of this research is to build an application that can inform development planning and determine the results of community satisfaction through the e-voting system and to implement the online questionnaire feature into the e-voting system intended for the community. This application is created using web programming (HTML, PHP, Javascript) then converted into an Android application using the Apk Builder. Determination of voting on development planning uses questionnaire data, where the results of filling out the questionnaire are processed using a Likert scale. Likert scale 1-5 choices, with gradations from Strongly Agree (SS) to Strongly Agree (SS) A with a weight value of 88.31 - 100.00, Agree (S) with a weight value of 76.61 - 88.30, Doubt - Doubtful (RG) with a weight value of 65.00 - 76.60, Disagree (TS) with a weight value of 15.00 - 64.99. The results of this research are in the form of an e-voting information system application for community satisfaction with development plans and the direction of government decisions which can make it easier for the community to find out about development plans that have been decided by the local government and there are e-voting facilities to regulate the level of community satisfaction with government development plans. Baubau City.
ANALISIS QUALITY OF SERVICE JARINGAN INTERNET PADA UNIVERSITAS DAYANU IKHSANUDDIN
Authors: Nur Jabal , Israwan LM. Fajar , Saputra Maulana
Published: January 2023

Quality of service or quality of performance on the internet network of Dayanu Ikhsnaudiin University (Unidayan) needs to be maintained in good performance as one of the requirements for the formation of an integrated digital system. The purpose of this research is to measure the quality and service of the internet network at Unidayan so that it can determine the level of satisfaction of users using the network. The test method used in this study uses a quantitative analysis method by monitoring the internet network to measure throughput, delay, jitter and packet lost parameters at the access point which is determined as a sample in each building using the wireshark software. From the results of the research conducted, it can be concluded that the quality of service of the internet network at Dayanu Ikhsanuddin University is included in the Moderate category according to TIPHON with a percentage of 50% -74.75%.