bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Signifyin(g): Racialising the Other in Joseph Conrad’s The Nigger of the Narcissus
Authors: Osei-Bonsu Victoria
Published: September 2022

This paper examines how Conrad’s novella The Nigger of the Narcissus discloses a representation of Otherness of its main character, James Wait, through processes of signifying. While the text itself purports to provoke an inquiry into the motivations behind the actions of men, the suggestive use of the N-word in its title and the fact that its main character is of African descent problematises the correlation implied between race and negative human attributes. In my analysis, I use the notion of signifying in two ways. First, I draw on the linguistic notion of signification which is predicated on the existence of the sign consisting of two inseparable aspects: the signifier and the signified. Secondly, I use the concept of signifying as it has been expounded within African-American literary discourse (Gates, Jr., 1986) to describe a variety of verbal rituals resulting in rhetorical negotiations that inform constructions of identity and universal belonging. I posit that both these notions of signifying combine to construct a racial Other in Conrad’s text through a sustained focus on the character’s personal attributes. I further assert that these signifying processes cast the eponymous ‘nigger’, James Wait, as the racial Other who is positioned as the narrative’s object of knowledge, power and criticism.
Psychological correlates of stress among Nigerian high school adolescents during the third wave of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Opakunle T. , Oloniniyi I. , Aloba O. , Opakunle O. , Akinsulore A. , Ibigbami O. , Nwozo C.
Published: September 2022

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the mental health of adolescents. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence and psychological correlates of stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic among high school adolescents in Nigeria.Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive online study involving 1008 Nigerian adolescents. Respondents completed study-specific sociodemographic questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale– 21, Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale-10, Paediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction, Insomnia Severity Index-7, Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised, Drug Abuse Screening Test -10.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 15.60 (SD 1.24) years. The prevalence of stress was 61.6%, while the prevalence of anxiety and depression was 57.4% and 50.8%, respectively. There were statistically significant positive correlations between stress and anxiety (r = 0.669, P = <0.001), p depression (r = 0.612, P = <0.001), insomnia (r =0.355, P =<0.001), suicidal tendencies (r = 0.257, P = p p p <0.001), drug abuse (r = 0.251, P =<0.001) as well as between stress and age (r = 0.129, P = <0.001). p p There was a statistically significant negative correlation between stress and quality of life (r = -0.375, P = p <0.001). The adolescents undergoing abnormal stress had higher odds of experiencing higher anxiety levels and depression.Conclusion: Stress is associated with anxiety, depression, insomnia, substance abuse, suicidal behaviours, and reduced quality of life among Nigerian adolescents. Hence, there is a need to plan adolescent-centered mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effect of the combination of composite skin grafting and recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor on plastic surgery for extensive sc ars after burns
Authors: Liu Jiadong , Zhang Xiaojun
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To investigate the effect of combined use of composite skin grafting and recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (rh-bFGF) on plastic surgery for extensive burn scars, and its influence on wound healing and inflammatory responses in patients.

Methods: Hospital records of 120 patients who underwent extensive scar plastic surgery after burns in Hanchuan People’s Hospital from February 2019 to February 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were equally assigned to study group (STG) and control group (COG), based on the order of admission. All patients received composite skin grafting surgery and post-surgery topical silver sulphadiazine cream regularly, while those in study group (STG) received additional treatment with rh-bFGF spray on the wound surfaces. Scar scores, degree of wound healing, populations of fibrocytes and capillaries, levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and activities of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) were evaluated.

Results: Patients in STG had significantly better scar scores, shorter mean wound healing time, higher mean degree of wound healing, higher scores on inflammatory reactions near the wounds, and higher populations of fibrocytes and capillaries, when compared with patients in COG group (p < 0.001). After surgery, there were lower levels of VEGF and TGF-β1, and lower levels of activities of LDH and SDH in STG than in COG group (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Rh-bFGF accelerates the proliferation of wound tissue, improves local microcirculation, regulates inflammatory response, and enhances wound healing in burn scar patients when used in combination with composite skin grafting. Therefore, Rh-bFGF has a potential for enhanced management of burn scars.
Effect of combination of glucocorticoid and different doses of atorvastatin on neural function, blood lipid levels and magnetic resonance imaging in patients wit h multiple sclerosis
Authors: Zhang Qinli , Liu Hong , Liu Bowen , Zhu Qingqing
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To determine the efficacy of the combination of glucocorticoid and different doses of atorvastatin in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods: Sixty MS patients treated at Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College from January 2020 to June 2021, were equally and randomly assigned to study group (OG) and control group (CG). Patients in OG were treated with glucocorticoid and atorvastatin (half in low-dose, LDG; 20 mg/day) and the other half, in high-dose atorvastatin (HDG, 40 mg/day)). Patients in CG were treated with glucocorticoid and placebo. Changes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), blood lipids, RhoA, and neural function were determined.

Results: After treatment, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score was lower in HDG than in LDG and CG (p < 0.05). Total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG) and lipoprotein a (LP(a)) were significantly reduced and followed the rank order: HDG < LDG < CG (p < 0.05). No appreciable differences occurred in HDL-C levels amongst HDG, LDG and CG (p > 0.05). Furthermore, RhoA levels were lower in HDG than in LDG and CG, with lower levels in LDG than in CG (p < 0.05). There were lower numbers of T2 lesions in HDG than in LDG and CG at 28 days, 3, 6 and 12 months, post-treatment (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Glucocorticoid and high-dose atorvastatin combination is better at reducing neurological dysfunction and improving blood lipid indicators in MS patients. This finding may provide a useful guide in the determination of the optimal dose of atorvastatin.
Implementasi Deteksi Tepi menggunakan Metode Quadrant Tree Classifier pada Pemisahan Objek Berbasis Digital Image Processing (Studi Kasus Objek Bendera Negara)
Authors: Pratama Aditya , Uray Charley Orilya Grasselly Alfa Delfiny Hartoyo , Joss Mille
Published: September 2022

Deteksi tepi adalah segmentasi input citra yang bertujuan untuk menentukan tepi dengan menandai bagian detail dari suatu citra. Dari beberapa penelitian sebelumnya belum menunjukkan hasil deteksi untuk dapat memisahkan objek dari pusat citra masukan citra itu sendiri.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah melakukan fungsi deteksi tepi dengan membagi menjadi node menggunakan konsep metode Quadran Tree Classifier untuk diterapkan pada studi kasus objek citra berwarna menggunakan bendera negara. Beberapa gambar masukan memiliki tingkat kerumitan dan piksel yang berbeda, antara lain bendera Korea, bendera Wales, dan bendera Indonesia yang berkibar.

Metode yang digunakan adalah adopsi struktur data pohon, dimana masing-masing memiliki 4 node dengan jumlah child node yang sama. Jika node memiliki anak, jumlah node harus 4, secara rekursif melakukan loop. Konsep kerja dari metode split and merge segmentation ini. Hasil segmentasi objek digabungkan sesuai dengan homogenitas warna, terutama yang memiliki kerancuan.

Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mampu mengamati pemindaian piksel pada citra bendera Korea dan bendera Indonesia yang berkibar, namun level piksel 520 x 347 seperti bendera Wales, metode ini tidak dapat memisahkan antara objek garis yang tidak senggol. Resolusi piksel berpengaruh terhadap total waktu eksekusi segmentasi (menit/detik), total segmentasi yang teridentifikasi dan total warna.
Assosymmetric Operad
Authors: Zhakhayev Bekzat , Dzhumadil'daev Askar , Abdykassymova Saule
Published: September 2022

An algebra with identities (a, b, c) = (a, c, b) = (b, a, c) is called assosymmetric, where (x, y, z) = x(yz) − (xy)z is associator. We establish that operad of assosymmetric algebras is not Koszul. We study Sn-module, An-module and GLn-module structures on multilinear parts of assosymmetric operad.
Chebyshev-quasilinearization method for solving fractional singular nonlinear Lane-Emden equations
Authors: Mohammadi Amir , Ahmadnezhad Ghader , Aghazadeh Nasser
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we propose a method for solving some classes of the singular fractional nonlinear Lane-Emden type equations. The method is proposed by utilizing the second-kind Chebyshev wavelets in conjunction with the quasilinearization technique. The operational matrices for the second-kind Chebyshev wavelets are used. The method is tested on the fractional standard Lane-Emden equation, the fractional isothermal gas spheres equation, and some other examples. We compare the results produced by the present method with some well-known results to show the accuracy and efficiency of the method.
A categorical framework for congruence of applicative bisimilarity in higher-order languages
Authors: Hirschowitz Tom , Lafont Ambroise
Published: September 2022

Applicative bisimilarity is a coinductive characterisation of observational
equivalence in call-by-name lambda-calculus, introduced by Abramsky (1990).
Howe (1996) gave a direct proof that it is a congruence, and generalised the
result to all languages complying with a suitable format. We propose a
categorical framework for specifying operational semantics, in which we prove
that (an abstract analogue of) applicative bisimilarity is automatically a
congruence. Example instances include standard applicative bisimilarity in
call-by-name, call-by-value, and call-by-name non-deterministic
$\lambda$-calculus, and more generally all languages complying with a variant
of Howe's format.
Development of online and offline academic mobility of students in modern conditions
Authors: Bakhmat Oleh , Lisina Larysa , Udovenko Iryna , Nikolenko Liudmyla , Buhlai Natalia
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the research lies in identifying the problematic aspects of ensuring academic mobility of students in the conditions of distance learning. The research methodology consists of the methods as follows: statistical, scientific abstraction, analogy, comparison, analysis, synthesis, graphic, tabular, systematization, generalization. The results of the research prove that the academic mobility of students is one of the effective methods of exchanging experience, knowledge and professional skills in order to increase the competitiveness of the future specialist and his ability to meet the requirements of the globalized labour market. In the course of the research, the problems of ensuring the academic mobility of students have been identified, namely: a low level of awareness of the possibilities of academic mobility, motivation and their financial capacity, the lack of interrelationship between the level of education and income, low rates of development of virtual academic mobility. Taking into consideration the downward trends in the participation of students from Ukraine in EU projects on academic mobility (969 in 2018, 852 in 2019, 1191 in 2020, respectively), it is proposed to intensify the process of obtaining a double diploma by students; to form a mechanism for guaranteeing further employment with a high level of remuneration; to introduce programs of educational crediting of academic mobility by commercial banks.
Training future pre-school professionals in psycho-pedagogical support for early childhood development
Authors: Karnaukhova Antonina , Polovina Olena , Harashchenko Larysa , Kondratets Inna , Ponomarenko Tatyana
Published: September 2022

The main tasks of pre-school education specialists become the formation of a favourable educational environment for children’s development, effecient organization of time and interaction with children. The training of future specialists should be focused on their personal and professional maturity in order to develop the child’s personality and improve the quality of preschool education. The aim of the article was to empirically study the approaches to preparing future specialists of preschool education for psychological and pedagogical support of early childhood development. The research methodology includes content analysis of regulatory documents and standards in the preschool education subsystem, analysis of secondary data from a survey of Ukrainian university students regarding satisfaction with the disciplines that provide training in early childhood psychological and pedagogical support. The results indicate the use of the competent approach in the training of specialists embedded in the main standards of the preschool education subsystem. The standards define the requirements for the child’s mandatory competencies and educational outcomes as well as the competencies of the child’s educator. The need for alignment and revision of the professional standard for educator as well as the standard for higher education in the context of the alignment of competencies acquired by students in the process of education has been identified. The results of the survey indicate a high level of student satisfaction with the training in the discipline “Psychological and pedagogical foundations of early childhood”.
Volunteering as a technology for involving public activity and a factor of influence on the career strategies of youth
Authors: Ovcharova Valeriia , Boiko Ganna , Kulyk Mariia , Butchenko Taras Ivanovich , Kupina Lidiia
Published: September 2022

The article is devoted to the study of volunteering as a social technology through which young people are involved in public activity, and as a factor that affects the individual career strategies of its representatives. The world, all-Ukrainian and local tendencies of changes in the level of interest of young people in volunteering are compared, based on the results of a sociological survey of the attitude towards volunteering of students from one of the leading universities in Southern Ukraine and the results of other scientific studies on this issue. The results obtained confirm national trends. Thus, the most popular areas of volunteering among the youth coincide: helping children (74%), animals (66%), ATO soldiers (64%). The data on the motivational specifics of youth volunteering demonstrate a variety of perceptions of the value of volunteer experience even within the same age group of youth. The factor of student youth having free time is not a key factor in terms of their involvement in volunteering. The established interdependence between the self-identification of student youth and the presence of volunteer experience seems to be important. The obtained data and conclusions regarding age-related motivational characteristics and stereotypes about barriers to volunteering will help to correctly plan activities to involve young people in volunteering. In addition, the study will be useful for the development and improvement of educational programs aimed at training specialists in working with youth, organizing the involvement of its representatives in participating in the volunteer movement.
The impact of digital and internet technologies on language development
Authors: Oliinyk Lidiia , Romaniuk Nataliia , Kuznetsova Halyna , Horbenko Inna , Senchylo-Tatlilioglu Nadiia
Published: September 2022

The article is devoted to studying the development of languages under the influence of computer technology. The article aims to determine the impact of digitalization and other factors on the development of Ukrainian and English languages. The study's central hypothesis is that digital technology has significant language development. To empirically confirm this hypothesis, a survey of Internet users was organized, who expressed their opinions about the use of new words (words of foreign origin and slang words) in the process of communication. The study results showed that digital technology impacts language development, but users' vocabulary is expanding following the scope of digital technology. In particular, young people, even having a good knowledge of English, do not know business slang, while the mature generation has almost no knowledge of youth slang originating from entertainment. This study has practical significance for philologists and digital technology professionals who are looking for accessible methods of communication by expanding the speech vocabulary with words of computer origin.
A transdisciplinary approach to teaching and building a higher education system
Authors: Udovychenko Larysa , Pyatnitska-Pozdnyakova Iryna , Skliar Iryna , Pavliv Andriy , Fonariuk Olena
Published: September 2022

Transdisciplinarity in higher education involves the formation of competence that enables the practical use of acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities from various disciplines in order to solve applied problems. The purpose of the academic paper lies in highlighting the features of using the transdisciplinary approach in the modern system of higher education. The present research is based on the transdisciplinarity concept as a way of solving complex social problems due to the properties and competencies of the individual to use knowledge, skills and abilities for solving complex problems. Results. Transdisciplinarity (TD) in the system of higher education is manifested as a form of education that ensures the formation of competence in specialists for solving complex problems based on a holistic approach and knowledge that is on the border of different disciplines. It has been revealed that TD is a new form of problem solving due to the specialist’s transdisciplinary knowledge and his competence to apply it to the existing problem in the subject area. Thus, transdisciplinarity in higher education is the formation of knowledge, skills and abilities in order to find a way for solving complex social problems. Higher educational institutions form transdisciplinary competence as a personal quality.
Os serviços médicos em Ceres-GO: origem, evolução, funcionalidade e polarização regional
Authors: Freitas Wagner Abadio de , Araújo Sobrinho Fernando Luiz
Published: September 2022

As interações sociais e espaciais manifestadas no espaço podem ser vistas como heranças de tempos rápidos e lentos. Nesse sentido, a constituição da centralidade da cidade de Ceres implementada no território goiano a partir da institucionalização da Colônia Agrícola Nacional de Goiás, ganhou destaque regional. Com o avanço e a diversificação do setor terciário da economia, a cidade projetou-se como um polo regional na oferta de serviços relacionados aos setor de saúde, desempenhando funções importantes no território goiano, tornando-se, simultaneamente, centro e centralidade por meio da inserção de objetos técnicos e equipamentos urbanos que possibilitaram a constituição de uma rede urbana mais integrada e capaz de proporcionar um movimento centrípeto dos munícipios do entorno em busca dos serviços ofertados. Nessa perspectiva, é importante analisar o sistema urbano e o grau de polarização que este sistema exerce no território, pois a região é uma forma de ver o espaço em diferentes perspectivas. Destarte, pretende-se com base em referenciais teóricos e pesquisa empírica, tecer considerações acerca da centralidade, polarização e desenvolvimento regional exercido pela cidade de Ceres e compreender a interdependência e importância funcional estabelecida entre os municípios que recorrem aos serviços de saúde ofertados na cidade.
AUTOMATIC QUADRATURE SCHEME FOR CAUCHY TYPE SINGULAR INTEGRAL ON THE VARIABLE INTERVAL
Authors: ESHKUVATOV Z.K. , AL-HADI ISMAIL AHMAD AL-QASEM , BAHRAMOV S.
Published: September 2022

In this note, we consider the product indefinite integral of the form
                           
An automatic quadrature scheme (AQS) is constructed for evaluating Cauchy principal singular integrals in two cases. In the first case c∈ [y,z] ⊂ [-1,1] where -1 < y < z < 1, density function h(t) is approximated by the truncated sum of Chebyshev polynomials of the first kind. Direct substitution does not give solutions so we have used the AQS and reduced problems into algebraic equation with unknown parameters bk which can be found in terms of the singular point with some front conditions. In the second case c ∈ [-1,1], the application of the AQS reduced the number of calculations twice and accuracy is increased. As a theoretical result, the convergence theorem of the proposed method is proven in a Hilbert space. Numerical examples with exact solutions and comparisons with other methods are also given, and they are in the line with theoretical findings.
GEOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF MULTIVALENT FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PARABOLIC REGIONS
Authors: NAJAFZADEH SH , SALLEH ZABIDIN
Published: September 2022

The main purpose of this article is to derive the connections between the parabolic starlike and parabolic uniformly convex functions by applying an integral operator on multivalent functions. In addition, a parabolic region in the half-plane is introduced to study the family of parabolic multivalent convex functions of order a and type β.
Xây dựng lộ trình phát triển phương tiện giao thông điện: kinh nghiệm quốc tế từ các nghiên cứu điển hình cấp địa phương cho các thành phố của Việt Nam
Authors: Liu Kangjie , Ly Stephanie , Jackson Eleanor , Steimer Hamilton , Cassius Sarah , Li Xiangyi , Myers Erika , Hernandez Duarte Lorenzo , Freehafer Lydia
Published: September 2022

Bài báo này sử dụng các nghiên cứu điển hình địa phương để so sánh lộ trình di chuyển điện của thành phố và tỉnh và đưa ra các khuyến nghị sơ bộ cho các thành phố Việt Nam dựa trên các quan sát nghiên cứu điển hình. Ngoài ra, bài báo thảo luận về quá trình chuẩn bị, tạo và thực hiện một lộ trình di chuyển điện, bao gồm các khía cạnh như phân tích điều kiện tiên quyết, sự tham gia của các bên liên quan, hỗ trợ xây dựng chính sách và giám sát. Trong suốt bài báo, kinh nghiệm từ các nghiên cứu điển hình thực tế được tham khảo và phân tích.
Bread Wheat Gluten and Its Health Effects
Authors:   Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center, Food Science and Nutrition Research Process, Asella, Ethiopia, Gebregewergis Abraha
Published: September 2022

Glutens are the major constituents of bread wheat grain storage proteins and constituting 85% of the total. They are mainly responsible for the processing quality of wheat dough and were among the first proteins isolated and studied by human beings. Different compositions of wheat storage proteins confer different dough physical properties, which are required by different products. Gluten provides dough with unique extensibility and elasticity, which are essential for various wheat products. Gluten is one of the most commonly used proteins in food industry. Its characteristic properties make it an essential ingredient in the preparation of high quality dough, hence it is popular in the baking industry. Some wheat gliadin proteins are strong allergens that can cause various symptoms of food allergies and baker asthma. The most immune reactive ω-5 gliadin fractions are the main allergens in wheat dependent exercise induced anaphylaxis. Apart from their role in dough quality, gluten proteins can affect the health of genetically susceptible individuals. Many gluten proteins contain T-cell stimulatory epitopes that can cause celiac disease. The consumption of gluten proteins can trigger an immune response that damages the small intestine. Therefore, patients with celiac disease (CD) are restricted to a lifelong gluten-free diet
Sars-Cov-2 Persistent Infection May Evolve into Malignancy, Possibly Curbed by Vaccination: A Hypothesis
Authors:   Department of Pathology, Soroka University Medical Center, and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel, Benharroch Daniel , Nalbandyan Karen ,   Department of Pathology, Soroka University Medical Center, and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
Published: September 2022

The three coronavirus variant infections which evolve onto severe respiratory conditions, have occasionally been associated with persistence. The viral RNA might be solely affected, or else, new symptoms might represent the only disease manifestations, often systemic and neurological. At times, it may associate with variable immunity. A persistent COVID-19 may initiate a “long COVID” episode. It has been hypothesized that, pending an expanded follow-up, the persistence of the SARS-CoV-2 might advance into a cancer: TMPRSS2 gene might develop into prostate cancer, while ground glass lung opacities might lead to lung cancer. In contrast, vaccines may impede the development of a malignancy. Among these, the BCG vaccine predominates, together with the MMR vaccine; mumps and measles being possibly responsible for tumor handicap. It is too early to discern a similar role for COVID-19 with anti-SARSCoV-2 vaccines, as they may relate to cancer
Rising trend of caesarean section in primigravida at Lady Aitchison Hospital Lahore: Phenomenological analysis of indications
Authors: Ayyaz Mehwish , Amna Khanum  , Zubda Aimen  , Alia  , Samia Jamil  , Hifza Waqar
Published: September 2022

Objective: To highlight the rising trend of caesarean section and strategies to reduce the caesarean section rate in an urban setting.
Methods: The qualitative, phenomenological study was conducted at the Lady Aitchison Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from October 16 to November 30, 2020, and comprised obstetrics and gynaecology practitioners principally responsible for making decisions related to caesarean sections.  Data was collected through face-to-face detailed interview with each subject. The interviews were transcribed manually and codes were formed that led to themes.
Results: Of the 10 subjects interviewed, 1(10%) was the department head, 2(20%) were associate professors, 2(20%) were assistant professors and 5(50%) were senior registrars. Main indications of caesarean section in primigravida were foetal distress, failed induction, failure to progress, social demand, malpresentation, eclampsia and antepartum haemorrhage. There were 5-7 themes that fell under each of these seven codes.
Conclusion: With proper implementation of uniform decision-making strategies, the rate of caesarean section in primigravida can be lowered with proper antenatal assessment, cardiotocographic monitoring, obstetric skills teaching, specialists; involvement in decision making and counselling of patients.
Key Words: Caesarean section, Primigravida, Phenomenology, Analysis.
Is age just a number or does it really affect the surgical and oncological outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy?
Authors: Saleema Begum  , Amjad Kashmala , Shamoon Muslim , Jamal Aun , Syed Amir Ali , Kabir Syed Irfan
Published: September 2022

Objective: To review the impact of age on perioperative and postoperative outcomes in patients following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Method: The retrospective study was conducted at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised data from January 2014 to December 2018 of all patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy. Postoperative morbidity and oncological outcomes were compared between patients aged  60 years in group A and those aged >60 years in group B. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.
Results: Of the 161 patients, 103(64%) were males and 58(36%) were females.  There were 117(73%) patients in group A; 72(61.5%) males and 45(38.5%) females with an overall mean age of 46±11 years. The remaining 44(27%) were in group B; 31(70.5%) males and 13(29.5%) females with an overall mean age of 67±05 years.The most common pathology was adenocarcinoma 130(81%), commonest site was periampullary 85(53%) and the most common pancreatic reconstruction technique employed was pancreaticogastrostomy 110(68%). Patients in group B had significantly higher comorbidities compared to those in group A (p<0.05). Estimated blood loss during surgery was significantly higher in group B (p=0.004). There was no significant difference in overall morbidity (p=0.856), reoperation (p=1.000), 30-day readmission rate (p=0.097), 90-day mortality rate (p=0.324)) and overall survival (p=0.551) between the groups.
Conclusion: Pancreatoduodenectomy could be performed in the elderly with comparable morbidity and oncological outcomes as younger patients. Comorbid conditions remained higher in elderly patients and preoperative optimisation may help improve postoperative outcomes.
Key Words: Pancreatoduodenectomy. Outcomes in elderly, Age, Morbidity.
Strategi Pengembangan Sosial Emosional Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus:
Authors: Kurniawati Hartin , Rosidah Rosidah , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: September 2022

Children show an increased ability to reflect emotions, when they are 4 to 5 years old. They also came to understand that the same incident can evoke different feelings in different people. They maintain an increased awareness so that they are able to manage their emotions and meet social standards. The objectives to be achieved in this study were to determine the stages of achieving the social emotional development of children with special needs and how the social emotional development strategies of children with special needs at PAUD Pondok Anak Pertiwi. The research method used is a qualitative approach. In conducting research, data sources are needed, and data collection uses primary and secondary sources. Primary sources are data sources obtained directly from informants, in this case the principal and homeroom teacher and psychologist, as well as 3 (three) children with special needs aged 4-5 years who are made cases. Meanwhile, secondary data is in the form of several documents required for completeness of research data. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative through data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed: 1. The results of the level of achievement of social emotional development for children with special needs can be seen from prosocial behavior by working with friends, willing to queue and take turns playing, being able to communicate with people they meet verbally or non-verbally. It can also be seen in being able to control normal emotions by showing separation behavior when not crying, being easily persuaded during tantrums and showing pride in the work by smiling, laughing and jumping around as a feeling of pleasure. 2. The learning strategy carried out in developing the social emotional of children with special needs is through habituation activities. Habit is carried out at school and continues to be stimulated by parents at home, such as greeting, greeting, washing hands, taking out trash, queuing, and others. The success of this habituation depends on a stimulating environment, consistent collaboration between teachers and the environment at school and parents at home.

 Keywords: Strategy, Social Emotional, Children with Special Needs
Analisis Evaluasi Kebijakan dan Pengembangan Kurikulum di SDIT Insantama Leuwiliang
Authors: Mukri  Rusdiono , Sauri Sofyan
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze policy evaluation and curriculum development in Islamic educational institutions, especially at SDIT Insantama Leuwiliang, Bogor Regency. This research uses descriptive qualitative method which is carried out by collecting data obtained from documentation, observation and interviews. The results show that through policies and curriculum development that are evaluated periodically, SDIT Insantama Leuwiliang which was founded in 2011 is able to educate students to have an Islamic personality, have an Islamic knowledge, and understand their duties as representatives of Allah (Khalifatullah) on earth through talents, skills and expertise. The results also show that the vision and mission of SDIT Insantama Leuwiliang are in accordance with the vision and mission of Islamic educational institutions that are attached to the long-term ideals and goals of Islamic values, namely realizing mercy for all mankind.

Keywords: Evaluation; Policy; Curriculum
Evaluasi dan Pengembangan Kebijakan Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI)
Authors: Sukriyatun Gunarti , Sauri Sofyan , Sutarman Sutarman
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the evaluation and development of Islamic education policies, to provide input to policy makers to take better steps. Evaluation is to determine the ability of students before taking lessons, as well as determining the field of study or majors that they will choose. Fourth, diagnostic evaluation, which is an evaluation aimed at knowing and analyzing the condition of students, both with regard to the difficulties encountered, as well as the obstacles encountered in teaching and learning activities. The research method used is qualitative with document study. Documents in the form of Regulation of the Minister of Religion, Director General of Education at the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, and Islamic Religious Education policies implemented in Schools/Madrasahs, other documents that support research on the implementation of Islamic Religious Education policies implemented in Madrasas. The results of this study are first, evaluation and development of education, assessment and measurement of all components of education implementation, in the form of improvements and changes that occur in students after they take part in learning. Second, evaluation and development of education in Islam is very necessary, with the aim of providing the best service for students, improving and developing education to suit the times. Third, in terms of objectives, evaluation consists of formative, summative, placement, and diagnostic evaluations. Fourth, evaluation and development must be carried out based on certain conditions and principles so that the evaluation results can be acknowledged as true, and accepted by the parties concerned.

Keyword: evaluation; policy; education.
A Basic Review on Medicinal Plants to Treat Ulcer
Authors: D Sindhav Nareshkumar , Vaja Payal N. , Borkhataria Dr. Chetan H , R Vagh Maulik
Published: September 2022

The Aim of this review is to know more about the anti - ulcer Activity of the medicinal plants. An ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach and duodenum. There are different types of ulcers –gastric duodenal and mouth ulcers. Together gastric and duodenal ulcer, they are called peptic ulcer. There are many herbs and plant products that have been found to play a role in protecting or helping to heal stomach and peptic ulcers. In recent years, gastric ulcer has also been associated with infection of gastrointestinal mucosal tissue by Helicobacter pylori. Herbal plants are considered as safe for peptic ulcer treatment with minimum side effect.
Design and Development of Gastro Retentive System Containing Cefixime Trihydrate
Authors: UT. Jadhao , GN Dhembre , Ali. Sayyed Asad , VR Bodhankar , VR. Thoke ST Kouthekar
Published: September 2022

The present study was carried out to develop the floating drug delivery with sustained release of Cefixime Trihydrate using, HPMC K100M and Carbopol P934, Ethyl cellulose polymers. FT-IR study was carried out which suggested that there was no significant drug interaction between Cefixime trihydrate with polymers and other excipients. Precompression parameter & post compression parameters are within pharmacopeial limits. In-vitro dissolution studies showed good percent yield, good buoyancy and release for more than 12hrs.Floating lag time of tablet found to be (15±0.87-37±0.08). And uniformity of content was found to be range (95.85±1.43to100.8±1.79). Stability studies at temperature 40°C/75% RH for 0,5,15.30,45,60 days on optimized batch showed no significant effect on physical properties, drug content, floating behavior and drug release.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Imposed Lockdown on Happiness and Depression
Authors: Venkataraman Rajesh , B H Vidhyashree , B M Tanushree , H R Vinay
Published: September 2022

COVID-19 pandemic presents countries with major political, scientific, and public health challenges. The onset of the pandemic resulted in both positive and negative impacts on people's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of the covid-19 pandemic imposed lockdown on happiness and depression. A cross-sectional study was conducted using two standard Questionnaires «Oxford Happiness Index» and «Montgomery and Asberg Depression Rating Scale». The Questionnaire was employed through Google form, and circulated via social platforms. All the collected data were analyzed using the SPSS version 22 statistical method. A total of 494 out of 515 participants gave consent, the majority of them belonging to the age group 18- 25(74.7%). Our study noticed that during the COVID-19 lockdown, the majority of the participants were very happy as they got quality time to spend with their family and friends. Only a few experienced severe depression mainly due to pandemic situations or missing their beloved ones. The lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic was correlated with an impact on both happiness and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased happiness and very few people suffered depression during a lockdown situation. There will always be an important need to track population habits and well-being and to collect research data to establish evidence-driven strategies to minimize the impact of the introduction of lockdowns and the consequences induced by these unprecedented changes in the everyday lives of people.
NOVAS PERPECTIVAS DA INCLUSÃO E ENSINO NA PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Melo Maria Moreninha , Alves Rosilda Maria
Published: September 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar as novas perspectivas de inclusão dos alunos com necessidades especiais no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. O estudo tem uma base metodológica de cunho bibliográfico, pela busca por documentos como artigos, livros e Leis para realização da pesquisa. As análises de documentos foram de suma importância para incrementar o trabalho e sua relevância diante da sociedade. Alguns estudos utilizados no referencial teórico são dos autores: Cavalcante e Jiménez (2020); Gil (2008); Mazzotta (2005); Palú, Schütz e Mayer (2020); Santos (2018).  Os resultados apresentaram a omissão governamental em propor projetos para dar apoio à educação no início da pandemia; a falta de assistência aos professores das escolas públicas, bem como, a falta de recursos financeiros para se buscar os meios necessários. A pesquisa conclui que a escola pública se encontra com toda a responsabilidade de planejar, juntamente com sua equipe de docentes, ações inclusivas para oferecer aos alunos as mesmas possibilidades que os demais alunos de outras redes tiveram. Ressalta-se a importância da parceria com o professor do Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE), profissional indispensável nesse processo.
A New Subclass of Harmonic Univalent Functions Defined by a Linear Operator
Authors: Metkari A. N. , Sangle N. D. , Darus M.
Published: September 2022

In this paper, a new subclass of complex-valued harmonic univalent functions f(z)=h(z)+g(z)¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ in the open disk U={z:z∈C and |z|<1} defined by using a linear operator. We investigate coefficient condition, extreme points, distortion and convex combination for this subclass.
Algebraic representation of Three Qubit Quantum Circuit Problems
Authors: K. Y. Chew , Shah N. M. , K. T. Chan
Published: September 2022

The evolution of quantum states serves as good fundamental studies in understanding the quantum information systems which finally lead to the research on quantum computation. To carry out such a study, mathematical tools such as the Lie group and their associated Lie algebra is of great importance. In this study, the Lie algebra of su(8) is represented in a tensor product operation between three Pauli matrices. This can be realized by constructing the generalized Gell-Mann matrices and comparing them to the Pauli bases. It is shown that there is a one-to-one correlation of the Gell-Mann matrices with the Pauli basis which resembled the change of coordinates. Together with the commutator relations and the frequency analysis of the structure constant via the algebra, the Lie bracket operation will be highlighted providing insight into relating quantum circuit model with Lie Algebra. These are particularly useful when dealing with three-qubit quantum circuit problems which involve quantum gates that is derived from the SU(8) Lie group.
Deep Generative Inpainting with Comparative Sample Augmentation
Authors:   Indiana University, USA, Fang Boli , Jiang Miao ,   Indiana University, USA, Shen Jerry ,   University of Southern California, USA, Stenger Björn ,   Rakuten Institute of Technology, Japan
Published: September 2022

Recent advances in deep learning techniques such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) have achieved breakthroughs in the problem of semantic image inpainting, the task of reconstructing missing pixels. While more effective than conventional approaches, deep learning models require large datasets and computational resources for training, and inpainting quality varies considerably when training data differs in size and diversity. To address these problems, we present an inpainting strategy called Comparative Sample Augmentation, which enhances the quality of the training set by filtering irrelevant images and constructing additional images using information about the surrounding regions of the target image. Experiments on multiple datasets demonstrate that our method extends the applicability of deep inpainting models to training sets with varying levels of diversity, while enhancing the inpainting quality as measured by qualitative and quantitative metrics for a large class of deep models, with little need for model-specific consideration.
Analysis of Ali Sami Boyar's Works about Hagia Sophia
Authors: GİRİŞEN Mahmut
Published: September 2022

Bu çalışmanın konusunu Ali Sami Boyar’ın Ayasofya’yı konu alan dokuz eseri oluşturmaktadır. Boyar, ressam, müzeci, eğitimci, sanat yazarı/eleştirmeni ve bahriye subayı gibi farklı kimlikler doğrultusunda ortaya koyduğu sanat anlayışı ve ürettiği eserlerle Osmanlı-Cumhuriyet modernleşmesi sürecine katkıda bulunmuştur. Sanâyi-i Nefîse Mektebi ve Paris Güzel Sanatlar Akademisi’nde resim eğitimi almış, İnas Sanayi-i Nefise Mektebi’nde müdürlük yapmıştır. Boyar'ın Askeri Müze, MSGSÜ İstanbul Resim ve Heykel Müzesi, Deniz Müzesi, İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kütüphane ve Müzeler Müdürlüğü gibi müzelerin yanı sıra yurt içinde ve yurt dışında çeşitli özel koleksiyonlarda eserleri bulunmaktadır. Sanatçı, yağlı boya ve sulu boya gibi birçok teknikle eserler vermiştir. Müzeci kimliği ile Boyar, Bahriye Müzesi, Türk ve İslâm Eserleri Müzesi ve Ayasofya Müzesi gibi müzelerde müdürlük görevlerinde bulunmuştur. Ayasofya Müze müdürlüğü yaparken “Ayasofya ve Tarihi” adında bir kitap yayımlamış, kitapta resmetmiş olduğu eserlere de yer vererek Ayasofya ve tarihini anlatmıştır. Bu makalede, sanatçının yayımladığı kaynaktan yola çıkarak, Ayasofya’yı konu alan eserleri incelenmiştir.
Retenciones a las Exportaciones agropecuarias. Entrevista a Miguel Teubal.
Authors: Muzlera José
Published: September 2022

Contactado por Estudios Rurales, Miguel Teubal, nos recibió en su casa del barrioporteño de Coghlan, en donde charlamos sobre retenciones y modelo agrario.
A Case Study on Credit Cards with Respect to India
Authors: Dr. Pradipta Mukhopadhyay
Published: September 2022

When a country gets more and more developed it’s likely that it’s trade and commerce will also increase, increasing the number of transactions which will obviously range from small personal transactions to very big industrial transactions. In case of small amounts of transactions we can settle it with liquid cash , but for big amounts of transactions it is always difficult or rather impossible to deal with liquid cash and here comes the utility of dealing in negotiable instruments like cheques , promissory notes etc. In countries like India with a huge population we have a large number of transactions throughout the country every day and since we do not have proper developed infrastructure even today most of our transactions are done in cash. Dealings in cash always has some disadvantages of its own like maintaining a huge amount of currencies which is always a very costly affair for the country and then there are some persons who does not like to carry liquid cash as it may be a very troublesome matter according to their lifestyle. Here at this juncture a financial instrument known as credit card got inducted into the scenario which is mainly utilised for personal payment i.e. this instrument can only be utilised by some single individual to settle his or her own personal transactions. This instrument which is known as credit card has not only helped people in travelling without carrying liquid cash which was previously not possible but has also made possible to settle transactions with the help of various technological upgradations. Therefore with respect to India we see that with her huge market and more and more technological upgradation credit card is becoming an important mode of settling transactions. In this paper we will study the history and specific features of Credit Cards along with it’s utility in the modern world with a reference to modern India. This Study has been casual , exploratory and empirical in nature and the data needed for research work has been collected by using both the direct and indirect methods of data collection..
Revealing the effectiveness of the effect of plant extracts in meat products
Authors: Tayeva A. M. , Abilmazhinova N. K. , Tlevlessova D. A. , Jetpisbayeva B. Sh. , Kuzembaeva G. K.
Published: September 2022

This article examines the effect of antioxidants such as dehydroquercetin and ascorbic acid on the quality parameters of meat (thiobarbituric number, acid number and peroxide number). Antioxidants were added in different proportions, as a result of the experiment, the optimal amount for adding to meat was obtained, which was confirmed by a mathematical and statistical method. The results of the study were used to improve the technology and determine the levels of the introduction of plant extracts with antioxidant properties in the production of minced meat semi-finished products. The effect of plant extracts with antioxidant properties on oxidative processes in minced meat products has been studied.