bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Linking cerebral malaria pathogenesis to APOE-mediated amyloidosis
Authors: Kioko Mwikali , Mwangi Shaban , Njunge James , Berkley James , Bejon Philip , Abdi Abdirahman
Published: October 2023

Although most children with cerebral malaria fully recover, about a fifth of the survivors develop post-discharge neurodevelopmental sequelae suggestive of advanced neuronal injury. However, the cerebral molecular processes initiating neurological dysfunction in cerebral malaria are still debatable. In this article, we explore available data and hypothesise that cerebral malaria might be linked to APOE-mediated amyloidosis, the primary pathological process that initiates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. If our hypothesis is tested and found to be true, it could have far-reaching implications for what we know about cerebral malaria pathogenesis.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Inspeksi Kesehatan Lingkungan Rumah Sehat Berbasis Website
Authors: Cintya Ranindyta Elda
Published: October 2023

Pengawasan terhadap kondisi kesehatan rumah dilaksanakan melalui kegiatan inspeksi kesehatan lingkungan rumah yang dilakukan oleh sanitarian puskesmas. Namun, Dinas Kesehatan selaku koordinator pelaporan data masih kesulitan mendapatkan informasi yang berkualitas dari pelaksanaan kegiatan inspeksi kesehatan lingkungan rumah tersebut. Adanya keterlambatan pelaporan, kesulitan akses dan update data, risiko ketidakuratan data, dan pelaporan yang kurang lengkap menjadi beberapa permasalahan di sistem pencatatan dan pelaporan data yang saat ini digunakan. Tujun penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan sistem informasi inspeksi rumah sehat untuk memantau pencatatan dan pelaporan data serta evaluasi kinerja sanitarian puskesmas. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi FAST (Framework for the Application of System Thinking) yang terdiri dari tahapan studi pendahuluan, analisis masalah, analisis kebutuhan, analisis keputusan, perancangan, konstruksi, dan implementasi. Sistem informasi inspeksi rumah sehat menghasilkan output laporan berupa tabel yang meliputi laporan rekapitulasi hasil penilaian rumah sehat, laporan progres penilaian rumah sehat per kelurahan, dan laporan rumah yang tidak memenuhi syarat sehat untuk berbagai level manajemen.
OSMANLI İMPARATORLUĞU’NDAN GÜNÜMÜZE LİBYA SİYASAL TARİHİNDE MÜLKİYET REJİMLERİ
Authors: YILMAZ Furkan
Published: October 2023

Libya mülkiyet rejimlerinde yüzyıllardır geçirdiği dönüşümlerle doğrudan bağlantılı olarak siyasal yapısında da dönüşümler geçirmiştir. Ülkenin içerisinde bulunduğu mevcut siyasal atmosferi anlamak için bu dönüşümlerin incelenmesi önem arz etmektedir. Çalışma, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’ndan günümüze Libya’da mülkiyetin kısa bir tarihçesini ortaya koymayı hedeflemektedir. Mülkiyet meselesinin hukuki ve siyasi üstyapıların oluşumundaki belirleyici rolü dikkate alınarak mülkiyet rejimleri üzerinden Libya siyasal tarihi ve Libya anayasaları incelemeye konu edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte aynı bakış açısıyla Libya’da mülkiyet hakkının tarihi de çeşitli yönleriyle ortaya koyulmuştur. Bu yaklaşımla incelemeye Libya’daki Senûsiyye hareketinin etkisi de dikkate alınarak Osmanlı İmparatorluğu döneminden başlanmıştır. Ardından İtalyan kolonizasyonu ve Libya’nın bağımsızlığa kavuşması süreci özellikle mülkiyete ilişkin hukuki hükümler üzerinden incelenmiştir. Libya Krallığı’nın kurulması ve 1951 Anayasası’nın hazırlanması, Kaddafi’nin devrimi, rejimi, sözde anayasa olarak kalsa da rejimin anayasal nitelikteki metinleri siyasal tarih ve mülkiyet tarihi açısından ele alınmıştır. Nihayet Kaddafi sonrası Libya’nın içerisinde bulunduğu politik karmaşa mülkiyet ve sınıf ilişkileri bakımından değerlendirilmiştir. İç savaşın ve mevcut rejimsizlik durumunun sınıfsal mahiyeti mülkiyet üzerinden analiz edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışma, iç çatışmalarıyla uluslararası gündemi meşgul eden Libya’yı, konuya ilişkin yabancı literatürü tarayarak doğrudan siyasi rejim ve mülkiyet ilişkisi temelinde ele almayı ve Türkçe yazında bir eksikliği gidermeyi hedeflemektedir.
Global Strategic Human Resource Management Practices and Systems Considerations for Virtual, Remote-Working Employees in COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Triangulation of Meta-Methods
Authors: Abalaka Grace Eleojo
Published: October 2023

Virtual organisations have progressively pervaded the world where groups of workers implement boundaryless, concurrent, and cooperative job processes outside physical job environments. This is made possible by internet accessibility; and information, communication, and technology (ICT) which organises and integrates employees’ abilities and assets for the sole purpose of achieving the overall organisational goal. Virtual jobs offer fresh management problems in comparison to conventional in-person job habits. Human resource specialists reveal that various managers suffered from deficient capabilities and power during COVID-19 lockdown in comparison to conventional working environment management. A meta-evaluative research was conducted in order to conceptualize an evidence-based synopsis on virtual administration of remote-working employees and propose an applicable conceptual framework. The research utilised sixteen peer-reviewed published articles on management of virtual remote-working employees between 2020 and 2023. The results were able to systematically demonstrate remote working procedures of diverse organizations facilitated by virtual processes and technologies, and strategic human resources management model as well as collaborative methodologies that empowered the peculiar COVID-19 virtual workspaces. Communication, information technology and managerial proficiencies are paramount for managers of employees in such settings. Consequently, a conceptual framework for management of remote-working employees have been designed containing managerial expertise, trainings, ICT and environmental components. Managers are required to have the necessary abilities required to anticipate diverse circumstances and to prepare beforehand activities that counter likely contradictions and disputes. Virtual remote-working groups deliver great prospects; thus, managers should aim to capitalise on its benefits while seeking to minimise its drawbacks. Keywords: Remote-Working, Strategic Human Resource Management, Virtual.
Cumhuriyete Giden Süreçte Modern Eğitim Anlayışının İlk Yansımaları: İzmir Terakki-i İnas İbtidai Mektebi
Authors: KIZIL ÖZTÜRK Mensure
Published: October 2023

1869 Maarif-i Umumiye Nizamnamesi, modern eğitim kurumlarının oluşturulmasında atılan en önemli adımdır. Nizamname kapsamında ilköğretimin zorunlu hâle getirilmesi, kız rüşdiye ve kız öğretmen okullarının açılması, merkez ve taşrada yeni tarzda maarif kurumlarının tesisi, bilgi ve kültür seviyesi yüksek öğretmenlerin yetiştirilmesi gibi batılı tarzda kurumsallaşmaya gidilmesi çağdaş eğitim modelini ön plana çıkaran bir gelişmedir. Bu çalışmada, 1892 yılında teşkil edilen İzmir Terakki-i İnas İbtidai Mektebi’nin açılması ile ilköğretim düzeyinde bir kız okulunun eğitime dâhil edilmesi ve Osmanlı eğitim tarihinde usul-i cedid ile yeni öğretim ilke ve yöntemlerinin kullanılarak öğretmenlik mesleğinin icra edilmesi konuları Osmanlı Arşiv Belgeleri ışığında ele alınacaktır. Ayrıca İzmir Terakki-i İnas İbtidai Mektebi’nin kız öğrenci yetiştirilmesinin yanı sıra Darülmuallimat bünyesinde yine kadın öğretmen eğitimi için de bir kurum hüviyetini taşıması; yapılan tayinler, mezun öğretmen kayıtları, mektebin idaresi, öğrencilere takdim edilen mezuniyet belgeleri ve talim heyetlerine dair bilgiler içeren cetvellerin incelenerek dönemin eğitim anlayışı ortaya çıkarılacaktır. Modern eğitim kurumlarının gelişiminde yeni usullerin uygulanması ve işleyişindeki bazı aksaklıkların da ele alınacağı İzmir Terakki-i İnas İbtidai Mektebi örneği dönemin toplumsal düşünce sisteminde ve eğitim anlayışında meydana gelen değişimler ile eğitimin kurumsallaşmasında nasıl bir sürecin işlediğine dair bilgilere ulaşılması açısından önemlidir. Cumhuriyet dönemi eğitim sisteminde bilgisi, düşünce yapısı ve eğitim anlayışıyla topluma dâhil olan çağdaş bir kadın figürünün oluşmasında söz konusu modern eğitim kurumlarının ciddi katkıları görülmektedir.
Modeling ion constituents in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta using multiple machine learning approaches
Authors: Namadi Peyman , He Minxue , Sandhu Prabhjot
Published: October 2023

Salinity is of paramount importance in shaping water quality, ecosystem health, and the capacity to sustain diverse human and environmental demands in estuarine environments. Electrical conductivity (EC) is commonly utilized as an indirect measure of salinity, serving as a proxy for estimating other ion constituents within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) of California, United States. This study investigates and contrasts four machine learning (ML) models (Regression Trees, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, and Artificial Neuronal Networks) for approximating ion constituent concentrations based on EC measurements, emphasizing the enhancement of conversion for constituents exhibiting pronounced non-linear relationships with EC. Among the four models, the Artificial Neuronal Networks model outshines the others in predicting ion constituents from EC, especially for those displaying strong non-linear relationships with EC. All four ML models surpass traditional parametric regression equations in terms of accuracy in estimating ion concentrations. Furthermore, an interactive web browser-based dashboard is developed, catering to users with or without programming expertise, enabling ion level simulation within the Delta. By furnishing more precise ion constituent estimations, this research enriches the understanding of salinity's effects on water quality in the Delta and fosters well-informed water management decisions.
Boosting flood routing prediction performance through a hybrid approach using empirical mode decomposition and neural networks: a case study of the Mera River in Ankara
Authors: katipoğlu Okan Mert , Sarıgöl Metin
Published: October 2023

Flood routing is vital in helping to reduce the impact of floods on people and communities by allowing timely and appropriate responses. In this study, the empirical mode decomposition (EMD) signal decomposition technique is combined with cascade forward backpropagation neural network (CFBNN) and feed-forward backpropagation neural network (FFBNN) machine learning (ML) techniques to model 2014 floods in Ankara, Mera River. The data are split in order to avoid the underfitting and overfitting problems of the algorithm. While establishing the algorithm, 70% of the data were divided into training, 15% testing and 15% validation. Graphical indicators and statistical parameters were used for the analysis of model performance. As a result, the EMD signal decomposition technique has been found to improve the performance of ML models. In addition, the EMD-FFBNN hybrid model showed the most accurate estimation results in the flood routing calculation. The study's outputs can assist in designing flood control structures such as levees and dams to help reduce flood risk.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Sosyal Becerilerinin ve Problem Çözme Becerilerinin Psikolojik Dayanıklıkları Üzerindeki Yordayıcı Etkisi
Authors: Balaban Dağal Asude , Demircan Neslihan
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının sosyal becerilerinin ve problem çözme becerilerinin psikolojik dayanıklılıkları üzerindeki yordayıcı etkisini incelemektir. Araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modelinde tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi İstanbul ilçelerinden basit rastgele örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenmiştir. Örneklem, toplam 326 okul öncesi öğretmen adayından oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada, veri toplamak için Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Sosyal Beceri Envanteri, Problem Çözme Envanteri ve Kısa- Psikolojik Sağlamlık Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Veriler, 2021-2022 Eğitim Öğretim yılı bahar döneminde toplanmıştır. Okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının psikolojik dayanıklılıkları, sosyal becerileri ve problem çözme becerileri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amacıyla çoklu regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Sosyal beceri ve problem çözme becerilerinin birlikte psikolojik dayanıklılık üzerindeki açıklayıcılık oranının %11 olduğu bulunmuştur. Ayrıca, sosyal beceri ve problem çözme becerisi arasında ilişki tespit edilmemiştir. Açıklayıcılığa sahip değişkenlerden sosyal beceri değişkeninin psikolojik dayanıklılık üzerinde en güçlü etkiye sahip olduğu görülmektedir. Ayrıca, sosyal beceri ve problem çözme becerileri alt boyutlarından sosyal kontrol, aceleci yaklaşım ve planlı yaklaşım alt boyutların birlikte psikolojik dayanıklılık üzerindeki açıklayıcılık oranının %16 olduğu bulunmuştur. Psikolojik dayanıklılık üzerinde en güçlü etkiye sahip alt boyutun sosyal kontrol alt boyutu olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçları, Türkiye örnekleminde okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının sosyal beceri ve problem çözme becerilerinin, psikolojik dayanıklılıkları üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koyması bakımından önemlidir.
Jornalismo e interdiscurso: produção de sentidos locais sobre os povos indígenas no RS
Authors: Waghetti Sebastiany Edyson , Da Rosa Marluza
Published: October 2023

Nesta pesquisa, apresentamos uma análise, na perspectiva discursiva, sobre o modo como os jornais locais, do interior do Rio Grande do Sul, noticiam acontecimentos relacionados aos povos indígenas. Em decorrência da crise humanitária dos povos Yanomami, amplamente divulgada pela imprensa nos meses de janeiro e fevereiro de 2023, entendemos ser necessário olhar para a maneira pela qual a imprensa local contribui para o processo de produção e circulação de discursos acerca dos povos Kaingangs, tendo em vista que é por meio dela que as pequenas comunidades suprem suas necessidades de informação sobre suas regiões. Para isso, recortamos duas notícias de dois portais jornalísticos próximos à Terra Indígena do Guarita e, com base na perspectiva teórico-metodológica da Análise de Discurso, objetivamos compreender de que forma os dizeres dos jornais locais são atravessados, ou constituídos, pelo interdiscurso na produção de sentidos sobre esses povos. A análise realizada permitiu observar que o discurso jornalístico local é atravessado por pré-construídos colonialistas, que generalizam e silenciam a pluralidade dos povos indígenas (no caso específico deste estudo, os Kaingangs), por meio da reprodução de sentidos dominantes no interdiscurso.
Socio-demographic Differences in Prosocial Tendencies Aimed at the LGBTQIA+ Community from a Sample of Slovak Heterosexual Adults
Authors: Lenghart Daniel , Čerešník Michal
Published: October 2023

Background:

Incidents against gender and sexual orientation minorities have increased significantly in recent months. This discrimination is taking place in a global context, and the Slovak Republic is no exception. However, the increased level of discrimination also creates room for people to get involved in trying to help reduce discrimination while increasing helping and pro-social behaviors towards these minorities in their cultural epicenters. To date, it is unclear and uncertain what role social and demographic characteristics play in this type of behavior toward the LGBTQIA+ community.

Objective:

This study analyzed public, digital, and overall prosocial behavior toward the LGBTQIA+ community in an online sample of Slovak heterosexual adults.

Methods:

One thousand fourteen (N = 1,014) heterosexual participants completed an online questionnaire focused on prosocial behavior towards the LGBTQIA+ community in Slovakia. Prosocial behavior towards the LGBTQIA+ community was determined using the authors’ Prosocial Tendencies towards the LGBTQIA+ Community questionnaire. This questionnaire captures public, digital, and overall levels of pro-social tendencies towards the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants also answered basic social and demographic background questions.

Results:

People in older adulthood also display more digital and overall prosocial behaviors, but not publicly prosocial. Residence-based differences were identified only in the area of public prosocial behavior in favor of people with urban residence. Differences in the context of personal experience with an LGBTQIA+ person demonstrated that people with a positive experience with an LGBTQIA+ person display significantly more public, digital and overall prosocial behavior compared to people with a negative experience and those with no experience. We also identified inter-sex differences in all areas studied in favour of women.

Conclusion:

People differ in their prosocial actions towards the LGBTQIA+ community based on social and demographic characteristics.
Effect of Surfactant Concentration on Physicochemical and Antibacterial
Properties of Eugenol Nanoemulsions
Authors: Bhusan Basumatary Indra , Kumar Santosh
Published: October 2023

Introduction::

Nanoencapsulation has gained popularity in recent decades due to its numerous benefits, such as improved stability, oxidation resistance, retention
of volatile ingredients, controlled release, delivery of multiple active ingredients in a row, improvement in organoleptic properties, reduction of
toxic side effects, and water solubility.

Methods::

The present study was aimed to prepare eugenol nanoemulsions (EuNEs) using non-ionic surfactant (Tween 80) by ultrasound-assisted techniques
and to evaluate the effects of surfactant concentration on their droplets size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, storage stability,
antioxidant, and antibacterial activities. Antimicrobial activity of the prepared nanoemulsions was tested against Gram-positive; Staphylococcus
aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Gram-negative; Escherichia coli, and Alcaligenes faecalis bacteria using well diffusion method.

Results::

The results showed that the droplet size decreased after a threshold Tween 80 concentration (10%), while PDI value increased with the increase in
surfactant concentration (Tween 80).

method:

The droplets size, poly dispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, storage stability, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of the prepared nanoemusions were characterized.

Conclusion::

The prepared EuNEs exhibited good antibacterial activity against all the four bacterial strains: E. coli, A. faecalis, S. aureus, and B. subtilis.

conclusion:

No phase separation, creaming, layering or deposition of large oil droplet were observed in the prepared nanoemulsions (EuNE-5, EuNE-7.5, and EuNE-10) except in case of 15%, v/v Tween 80 (EuNE-15) during 30 days of storage
Combating Biofilm Formation by Modulating Iron Concentration, using
Nanoparticles and Plant Extracts
Authors: Rodge Seema , Kulkarni Gayatri , Mahale Poorva , Joshi Shraddha , Dhanawade Sneha
Published: October 2023

Biofilm formation often has detrimental effects from clinical and industrial perspectives. They are found to be resistant to antibiotics, detergents,
etc., causing their treatment and cure to be onerous. Therefore, it becomes a necessity to develop novel methods to inhibit it. Iron is an essential
regulator of bacterial biofilm formation. Studies suggest that by modulating iron concentration using either iron-chelating substances or iron salts,
biofilm inhibition can be achieved depending on the mechanism of biofilm formation. This approach inhibits the expression of several genes
responsible for adherence and colonization of bacteria. The use of nanoparticles is gaining rapid interest for biofilm inhibition. The ability of
nanoparticles to act as antibacterial agents depends on their surface-to-mass ratio. Owing to their small size, certain metal nanoparticles can
penetrate the EPS and inhibit bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Nanoparticles (NP) bring about cell lysis by interacting with cell
membranes or producing Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Owing to the mechanical, thermal, or physiochemical properties of nanocomposite
material, it is also studied for biofilm inhibition in various organisms. A widely appreciated method of NP synthesis is green synthesis, which
makes use of plant extracts and microorganisms. Interestingly, plant extracts inherently are known to possess antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects
owing to their bioactive compounds. Plants synthesize secondary metabolites such as steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids, quinones, tannins, flavonoids,
etc., for their defense, pollination, flavor, etc. Plant extracts made using appropriate solvents can be used to inhibit biofilm formed on various
surfaces. They have been known to reduce biofilm by hindering exopolysaccharide formation and quorum sensing. In this review, we aim to
describe these potential methods of biofilm inhibition.
EFFECT OF BREWING TEMPERATURE AND TIME ON VITAMIN C CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF EDIBLE FLOWER INFUSES
Authors:   Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Salatiga, Nugroho Pulung , Lewerissa Karina Bianca ,   Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Salatiga, Gentaarinda Francies Seva ,   Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Salatiga
Published: October 2023

Dried chrysanthemum, jasmine and butterfly pea are raw materials for dip infused with antioxidant and vitamin C content. This study aimed to determine the effect of temperature and infusion time on vitamin C content and antioxidant activity. A two-factorial design was used with the first factor being the infusion temperature of 30, 50 and 70 °C. The second factor was infusion time of 1, 3 and 5 minute. Vitamin C content was determined by UV spectrophotometric method (Thermo Scientific Genesys 10 S UV), antioxidant activity by DPPH method, and moisture content by moisture analyzer. The optimum results of vitamin C content of dry samples at 30 °C brewing temperature for 3 minutes and 70 °C brewing temperature for 5 minutes was 0.29%. The vitamin C content of the wet flower control at 70 °C for 5 minutes was 0.53%. The optimum antioxidant activity of the dry sample at 50 °C brewing temperature for 3 minutes was 34.61% and that of the fresh flower control at 70 °C brewing temperature for 5 minutes was 94.14%. The moisture content of dried Chrysanthemum was 7.30%, dried Jasmine was 6.25% and dried butterfly pea was 7.24%.
EFFECT OF FERMENTATION TIME AND ROASTING TEMPERATURE ON THE SENSORY, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERICTICS OF WINE COFFEE ROBUSTA TIRTOYUDO
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Maligan Jaya Mahar , Anggono Nathania Zefanya ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect and results of the best treatment of the factors of fermentation time and roasting temperature, and to determine the physical and chemical quality characteristics of the resulting Robusta Tirtoyudo wine coffee. The experimental design used is Factorial Randomized Group Design and data will be analyzed with ANOVA. The results showed that fermentation time and roasting temperature had a significant effect on fragrance, flavor, acidity, body, and overall attributes. Fermentation time also affects the aftertaste, while the interaction between the two treatment factors significantly affects flavor, body, and overall. Roasted beans had a normal aroma, taste, and color, moisture content below 7%, and ash content below 5%. The best wine coffee was obtained from a 30 days fermentation - medium roast (150˚C), which had an ash alkalinity 62.16 ml NaOH/100g, coffee extract 12.61%, caffeine 4.23% and cupping score 83.30 (specialty).
The Status of Yeongnam Ritual Studies in the 19th-century in Sungjae Heo Jeon's
Authors:   The Association of DaeDong-Hanmun, Kim Dong-jun
Published: October 2023

Throughout the 19th century, Sungjae Heo Jeon’s (1797~1886) ritual studies book 『SaUi』 which was active in near-capital area and Yeongnam quickly emerged as a problematic text for scholars in Yeongnam region rather than in near-capital area. It is difficult to guess why scholars in Yeongnam critically accepted and discussed the text of 『SaUi』 written by Heo Jeon of near-capital area, leaving behind many books published in his hometown, Yeongnam. This paper is a small attempt to find an answer to the original question of the influence of 『SaUi』 on the history of Youngnam Ritual Studies.
As a result of contrasting with 『Sangbyeon Tonggo』, which holds a symbolic status in the history of Youngnam Ritual Studies in the 18th century, the theory of Simui dealt with in the  compilation of 『SaUi』 was the most characteristic. Heo Jeon’s 『SaUi』 came to the stage of expressing his personal opinions by questioning the point of doubt in earnest not only in 『Garye』but also in old rituals. The practical use of 『SaUi』 means a deeper approach to daily life. The clear difference between ritual studies books representing the 18th century in Yeongnam and 『SaUi』 appearing in the 19th century is evident at this point.
The original theory related to deliberation advocated by Heo Jeon's writers and Lee Jin-sang's writers in 『SaUi』 was the subject of academic discussion, and a total of 11 of Heo Jeon's writers wrote writings related to . The theory of the compilation of 『SaUi』 was the closest to daily life considering the customs of Korea by restoring the essence of rituals based on old rituals such as 『Garye』 and Yeongnam. 『SaUi』provided a foundation for scholars in Yeongnam to expand the base of historical evidence and discussion on old rituals and to present practical theories based on reality. At this point, this paper can confirm where the coordinates of『SaUi』 are in the history of 19th-century Youngnam Ritual Studies.
Biosynthesis Nanoparticles and study the effect against some contaminated
fungi
Authors: Muffic Obead Esraa , Mohamed Jasim Rusul
Published: October 2023

This study aims to isolate some contaminated fungi (Aspergillus flavus, Arthroderma insingulare, Alternaria Alternata, Penicillium Chrysogenum, Penicillium
expansum, Candida krusei, Candid famata) and treat them with nanoparticles
synthesis from synephrine. The characterization of the prepared nanoparticles
was done with Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Atomic force microscopy
(AFM), and Scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The most effect of NPs was
observed in percent 1: 2, and the most affected fungus affected by NPs was Arthroderma when the diameter in control was (9.767) while in NPs was (5.233).
Keywords: Biosynthesis, Nanoparticles, contaminated fungi
Surgical Treatment of Postpartureint Omphalitis in Calves
Authors: Mathbob Haider J. , A. Khamees Hussein
Published: October 2023

The study was conducted in Al-Muthanna Province-Iraq from January to June
2022, aimed at diagnosing and treating cases of omphalitis in newborn calves. The
study included 15 calves infected with umbilical inflammation for 3-30 days after
parturition. The animals were divided into three groups according to the severity of
the infection and the clinical signs. The study showed that omphalitis in calves
occurs in the first days after parturition due to infection of the navel with microorganisms that lead to inflammation and the emergence of clinical signs that include swelling and abscess collection, in addition to high temperature of the animal
and lack of appetite. Some cases necessitated surgical intervention to open the
swelling and drain the abscess by placing bacteria-killing solutions inside the
wound to ensure that the place is sterilized and that the abscess does not collect
again. The cases were also treated with antibiotics, antipyretics, and vitamins with
repeated treatment for several days until the animal fully recovered.
Keywords:- surgical treatment, omphalitis, calves.
Design and Implementation of Survey Quality Control System for Qatar’s First National Mental Health Survey: Case Study
Authors: Petcu Catalina , Boukhelif Ikram , Davis Veena , Shamsi Hamda , Al-Assi Marwa , Miladi Anis , Khaled Salma M
Published: October 2023

Background

All World Mental Health (WMH) Surveys apply high standards of data quality. To date, most of the published quality control (QC) procedures for these surveys were in relation to face-to-face interviews. However, owing to the social restrictions that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, telephone interviews are the most effective alternative for conducting complex probability-based large-scale surveys.

Objective

In this paper, we present the QC system implemented in the WMH Qatar Survey, the first WMH Survey conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East. The objective of the QC process was to acquire high data quality through the reduction of random errors and bias in data collection.

Methods

The QC design and procedures in this study were adapted to the telephone survey mode in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We focus on the design of the QC indicator system and its implementation, including the investigation process, monitoring interviewers’ performance during survey fielding and applying quality-informed interventions.

Results

The study team investigated 11,035 flags triggered during the 2 waves of the survey data collection. The most triggered flags were related to short question administration duration and multiple visits to the same survey questions or responses. Live monitoring of the interviews helped in understanding why certain duration-related flags were triggered and the interviewing patterns of the interviewers. Corrective and preventive actions were taken against interviewers’ behaviors based on the investigation of triggered flags per interviewer and live call monitoring of interviews. Although, in most cases, the interviewers required refresher training sessions and feedback to improve their performance, several interviewers discontinued work because of low productivity and a high number of triggered flags.

Conclusions

The specific QC procedures implemented in the course of the WMH Qatar Survey were essential for successfully meeting the target number of interviews (N=5000). The QC strategies and the new indicators customized for telephone interviews contributed to the flag investigation and verification process. The QC data presented in this study shed light on the rigorous methods and quality monitoring processes in the course of conducting a large-scale national survey on sensitive topics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rehabilitation Supported by Immersive Virtual Reality for Adults With Communication Disorders: Semistructured Interviews and Usability Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: Vaezipour Atiyeh , Aldridge Danielle , Koenig Sebastian , Burns Clare , Baghaei Nilufar , Theodoros Deborah , Russell Trevor
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Individuals who have acquired communication disorders often struggle to transfer the skills they learn during therapy sessions to real-life situations. Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology has the potential to create realistic communication environments that can be used both in clinical settings and for practice at home by individuals with communication disorders.

OBJECTIVE

This research aims to enhance our understanding of the acceptance, usefulness, and usability of a VR application (SIM:Kitchen), designed for communication rehabilitation. Additionally, this research aims to identify the perceived barriers and benefits of using VR technology from the perspective of individuals with acquired communication disorders.

METHODS

Semistructured interviews and usability surveys were conducted with 10 individuals with acquired neurogenic communication disorders aged 46-81 (mean 58, SD 9.57) years after trialing an immersive VR application. The audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed to identify themes.

RESULTS

The quantitative data regarding the usability of the system associated with participants’ immersion experience in the VR application were promising. Findings from semistructured interviews are discussed across five key thematic areas including (1) participant’s attitude toward VR, (2) perceived usefulness of the VR system, (3) perceived ease of use of the VR system, (4) their willingness to continue using VR, and (5) the factors they perceived as challenges or facilitators to adopting this VR technology.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, participants in this study found the VR experience to be enjoyable and were impressed by the realism of the VR application designed for communication rehabilitation. This study highlighted personally relevant, immersive VR interventions with different levels of task difficulty that could enhance technology uptake in the context of communication rehabilitation. However, it is essential that VR hand controller technology is refined to be more naturalistic in movement and able to accommodate user capabilities.
The problem of timely diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism. Clinical case
Authors: Zhdan V.M. , Volchenko H.V. , Babanina M.Yu. , Tkachenko M.V. , Kiryan O.A. , Kitura Ye.M. , Ivanitsky I.V.
Published: October 2023

A clinical case is presented of delayed diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA) due to aldosterone-producing adenoma. Suspicion of PHA arises in case of persistent combination of hypertension with hypokalemia of various severity, a specific neuromuscular syndrome, as well as a high risk of cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and deterioration of kidney function, which are not typical for banal hypertension. Unsatisfactory blood pressure control with a standard combination of pharmacotherapy, an unexpected positive effect of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, high blood pressure in young people, as well as a family history of early high blood pressure or stroke at a young age, paroxysmal course of hypertension itself increases the risk of PHA. For a long time, a disease in our patient was considered a banal hypertension, although the diagnostic hypothesis of PHA should appear immediately after severe neuromuscular syndrome, rapid progression of cardiomyopathy and clinically significant heart failure began to dominate in the clinical picture. A 44-year-old female patient came to the attention of rheumatologists with suspicion of inflammatory myopathy due to frequent episodes of muscle weakness whose origin remained unclear. Key complaints of pronounced paroxysmal generalized muscle weakness, especially in the limbs, numbness and paresthesias in the extremities, calf muscle cramps against the background of hypertension were regarded as a neuromuscular syndrome specific to PHA. The PHA hypothesis was supported by the presence of cardiomyopathy, heart failure, clinically significant hypokalemia, and elevated aldosterone level. Computed tomography of the retroperitoneal space confirmed the presence of adrenal adenoma. Unfortunately, with a delay, after 13 years of hypertension, the diagnosis of PHA against the background of aldosterone-producing adenoma was confirmed. Consultation with a surgeon endocrinologist was suggested, as well as administration of eplerenone 50 mg daily in combination with lercanidipine 20 mg daily. Already after 6 weeks of pharmacotherapy, a positive therapeutic effect was obtained regarding the control of hypertension, heart failure, and the severity of neuromuscular syndrome. The differential diagnosis of secondary endocrine hypertension can be successful only with the possession of skills for early clinical detection of endocrine pathology, even in subclinical disease presentation. The diagnosis of PHA makes it possible to offer a patient radical surgical treatment, as well as to choose optimal approaches to pharmacotherapy.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF LEUCAS MARRUBIOIDES DESF. ROOT EXTRACTS
Authors: Gowrish A. , Vagdevi H. M. , Rajashekar H.
Published: October 2023

Objective: The number of multidrug-resistant microbial strains and the appearance of strains with reduced susceptibility to antibiotics forced scientists to search for new antimicrobial agents from plants. The present study was aimed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial potential of Leucas marrubioides Desf. root extracts.Methods: The roots of L. marrubioides was extracted with solvents of varying polarity, namely pet-ether, chloroform, and methanol. The phytochemical screening was carried out qualitatively to identify the major phytoconstituents present in the extracts. The antimicrobial activity of extracts was evaluated against five Gram-positive bacteria, five Gram-negative bacteria and six fungal strains by agar well diffusion method. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the extracts was determined by Broth dilution method.Results: The results of the study indicated that the pet-ether and chloroform extracts of the plant were highly effective towards most of the Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria and fungal strains. While, the methanol extract was moderately active towards all the tested organisms. The pet ether extract had lowest MIC of 1.562 mg/ml against V. cholerae and Curvularia sp and chloroform extract had lowest MIC of 1.562 mg/ml against only C. neoformans. The methanol extract showed MIC of 1.562 mg/ml against the organisms S. pyogenes, C. neoformans and C. albicans.Conclusion: The potent antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and fungal strains may be due to the presence of broad spectrum antibiotic compound in the extracts. The study validates the use of the plant in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections.Â
Robotic Arm using ESP32 and Smartphone
Authors: Gavaraskar Rupali
Published: October 2023

Abstract: In this paper our main purpose is to design a robotic arm controlled using Web Socket. The field of robotics is a very rapidly growing field and that is why we are designing a robotic arm that will help us in our basic day-to-day chores. The arm will be controlled wirelessly with our mobile. WebSocket will act as a communication (control) medium between the arm and mobile.
TRACER STUDY: AN IN-DEPTH SEARCH OF THE ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADUATES
Authors: Warni Silih , Komara Cahya , Kaniadewi Nita
Published: October 2023

Universities have an important role in generating amazing alums who can compete with others. This role makes universities try to find a way to increase the alums' quality. One of them is the tracer study. Tracer study is a technique to track the alums' quality. Therefore, the research objective was to investigate the status, quality, and accomplishment of the graduates/alums of the English Education Program of FKIP UHAMKA. This research employed a mixed-method sequential explanatory research design which combined quantitative and qualitative research design. As many as 98 graduates from the English Education Program participated in the study. A questionnaire that was validated using a validity test before it was distributed through several social media was used as the instrument of this study. Findings have discovered that most of the graduates of the English Education Program who graduated in 2021 can implement their knowledge and abilities per the field of education they had on campus. Unfortunately, graduates whose jobs were in line with their field of study still got low payment. Further research is needed to evaluate the competencies and training that need to be accommodated by the campus to prepare upcoming alums before entering the workspace.
Hybrid Nursing Simulation Training with Multiperspective Debriefing: A Mixed Methods Case Study
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Jiyoung
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study was to develop and apply hybrid nursing simulation training with multi-perspective debriefing, to identify nursing students' learning attitude, confidence in learning, standardized patient evaluation, and to explore educational experiences.
Methods This study was a mixed method case study design of descriptive research study and qualitative content analysis. The participants of the study were 126 senior nursing students. A survey was conducted to measure the learning attitude, confidence in learning, standardized patient evaluation level of nursing students, and the educa-tional experience was qualitatively analyzed through descriptive data in the reflection journal.
Results As a result of the descriptive research study, the subjects' learning attitude was 4.36±10.48 points, learn-ing confidence was 6.78±1.77 points, and standardized patient evaluation was 4.40±0.48 points. The ‘hybrid sim-ulation experience’ was shown in three categories: (1) satisfaction with hybrid simulation, (2) difficulty of hybrid simulation, and (3) effect of hybrid simulation education. The ‘multi-perspective debriefing experience’ was shown in four categories: (1) debriefing methods and strategies, (2) debriefing with instructor, (3) debriefing with standardized patients, and (4) peers-led and self-debriefing using video.
Conclusions This study is significant in that it suggests a hybrid nursing simulation training with multiperspective debriefing that can increase nursing students' learning attitude and confidence in learning and promote a positive educational experience.
Analysis of Current Trends in Culture and Arts Education Research for Marriage Migrant Women
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jeong DaEun , Kwon SoHee , Lee SeungMi , Yang BoEun , Jang HyunJin , Jung JinKyung
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purposes of this study were to examine the research trends related to culture and arts education for marriage migrant women. Through this study, it intends to provide insights and directions for future culture and arts education targeting marriage migrant women.
Methods The subject of this study consists of a total of 59 academic journals and dissertations related to culture and arts education for marriage migrant women. The research trends in cultural arts education targeting marriage migrant women were analyzed and categorized based on publication year, research methodology, research field, research topics, and keywords.
Results First, the research related to culture and arts education for marriage migrant women was most prevalent between 2010 and 2011. Second, in terms of research methodology, literature review was the most commonly used method, followed by qualitative research, mixed-methods research, and quantitative research. Third, the re-search fields were predominantly related to literature, followed by general arts, visual arts, dance, music, and theater. Fourth, regarding research topics, the majority focused on educational approaches in the context of broader themes. Lastly, the analysis of keywords through word cloud visualization revealed that topics related to multicultural families, Korean culture education, Korean language education, multicultural society, literary educa-tion, and cultural adaptation were prominent. Additionally, themes associated with the identity of marriage mi-grant women, such as identity restoration, hybrid cultural identity, self-identity, and narrative identity, were also identified.
Conclusions This study analyzed the trends in research on culture and arts education targeting marriage migrant women in Korean society, where marriage migrant women hold a significant presence in the multicultural era. The significance lies in providing insights and future directions for related research in the context of marriage migrant women's culture and arts education within the multicultural society of Korea.
Viabilitas mikroba selulolitik pada media pod dan pulp kakao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors: Shofiana Nisfatin , Sunarti Titi Candra , Meryandini Anja
Published: October 2023

Cocoa production in Indonesia is increasing from year to year. Cocoa production increased has an impact on increasing waste cocoa pod and pulp. Cocoa pod contains lignocellulose, while cocoa pulp contains many sugars. The composition of cocoa pod and pulp allows the cellulolytic microbe to grow. This study aims to perform microbial selection from fermented cocoa and sugar cane can grow in cocoa pod and pulp (Theobroma cacao). The selection method using the CMC 1%, pod 1%, pulp 1%, and pod 0,5%+pulp 0,5% media. Then, the analysis of reducing sugar using DNS method, while the total sugar analysis using phenol-H2SO4 method. Sugars of hydrolisis result were analyzed quantitatively using TLC. The results of microbial selection on CMC 1%, pod %, pulp 1%, and pod 0,5%+pulp 0,5% media obtained TBT 3.2 have the largest cellulolytic index on the pod 1% media. Isolates TBT 3.2 grown on pod 1% medium produce reducing sugar is 4,965 mg/mL at 30 hours sampling with highest total sugar at 6 hours sampling is 9,789 mg/mL. The types of sugars identified using the TLC are mannose, galactose, glucose, and selobiose.
Prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates and their antibiotic susceptibility among patients and healthcare workers in three Hospitals of Duhok city/ Iraq
Authors: Khalid Haval , Abdullah Mohammed Said Siham , Mohammed Salih Mero Wijdan
Published: October 2023

Objective Pseudomonas aeruginosa is opportunistic gram-negative bacillus and a major human pathogen belongs to family Pseudomonadaceae, it causes several nosocomial infections including pneumonia, urinary tract, surgical sites, otitis externa, and soft tissues.

Methods: The study was conducted from April 2021 to January 2022 and involved the prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates and their susceptibility to different antimicrobial agents among patients and healthcare workers specimens in three hospitals of Duhok city.  The collected specimens were examined and cultured on different media in the Advanced Microbiology Laboratory, Azadi teaching hospital. The isolated bacteria were identified according to their morphological and biochemical properties.

Results: Out of 324 specimens, 29.32% (95/324) of the isolates were identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, isolated from 26.89% patients and 40% healthcare workers. Regarding isolate rates among specimens, the highest rate (48.78%) was from sputum, with a highly significant (P<0.001) difference from other sources. Females had a non-significantly higher isolate rate than males (28.19% vs 25.22%), ages, >50 years had the highest isolate rate (72.88%), while the lowest rate 6.25% was among ages >10-20 years, with highly significant (P< 0.001) differences among them. Specimens from Hevii hospital showed a non-significantly higher isolate rate (28.57%) than other hospitals. Isolates highest susceptibility was to Colistin (88.7%) followed by Imipenem (78.9%), while they were 98.6 % resistant to ampicillin and 100% resistant to Amoxicillin, Erythromycin and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole. A high rate of extensively drug-resistant (19.72%) Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates was documented among patients who attended these hospitals with the highest (31.25%) from wounds.

Conclusion these findings will be helpful to advise treatment with appropriate antibiotic strategy against multi- and extensively drug -resistant P. aeruginosa to cope with the chances of evolving resistant pathogens.