bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Framing the digitally capable university
Authors: Salisbury Fiona , Hannon John , Peasley Jennifer
Published: May 2024

The proliferation of “literacies” in educational discourse reflect a diverse array of interests, encompassing computer, information, technical, media literacies, and also forms like academic, financial, and health literacies. As digital literacies have become a concern for the higher education curriculum, there has been a tendency to define it as a practical type of operational know-how. This paper sets out a university-wide, holistic and critical approach that breaks from the legacy of institutional framings that narrow digital literacies to a set of skills or competencies. In developing a Digital Literacies Framework, La Trobe University articulated a shared understanding of digital literacies as the capabilities and attitudes that are needed by staff and students ‘in a digitally connected world’. This marks a shift from strategies that primarily deploy institutional curriculum mapping and measurement approaches; rather it argues for an institutional approach that requires collaboration and strategic engagement of students and academic and professional staff in order to meet goals related to building digital capability. The La Trobe Digital Literacies Framework takes a whole of university perspective that integrates policy and practice, providing a rationale for the critical importance of digital literacies in domains of life, work and learning, addressing an implicit ‘Why?’ question from staff and students. The University Library coordinated the Framework development. It was a scholarly undertaking that gathered evidence and reviewed international best practice. In this endeavour, the La Trobe University Library is a leader in the implementation of a university-wide strategy for digital literacies in Australia.
From how to why
Authors: Russell Carol
Published: May 2024

This is a longitudinal case study of student perspectives on Western Sydney University’s strategic initiatives to promote technology-enhanced learning (TEL) from 2012 to 2017. The study analyses data from students throughout this period, and includes consideration of how the student experience is being shaped by academic and institutional support for TEL. Initially the University focus was on use of mobile technologies and ‘blended’ learning environments; as a platform for transforming pedagogy. In 2013, teaching staff and new undergraduate students were issued with tablet devices. As well as investing in the devices and supporting campus infrastructure, the institution also provided additional support for curriculum and staff development. For two years, students’ feedback about the tablets was overwhelmingly positive about their value for learning. In 2015, most undergraduates had tablet devices and TEL was becoming business as usual. However, the evaluation feedback that year showed that use of tablets had begun to decrease and there was a corresponding increase in use of smartphones. For some activities, laptops were preferred. In 2016, multiple types of device were issued to students, with some disciplines choosing laptops and in 2017 the University provided free digital textbooks instead of devices. Students’ use of different devices for learning activity has been shifting and evidence gathered internally from students and staff has played a role in adapting to this. While TEL strategies differ between universities, the analysis provides an example of how systematic evaluation evidence can support systemic adaptation as the learning technology environment changes.
Using cultural-historical activity theory to describe a university-wide blended learning initiative
Authors: Paul Anselm
Published: May 2024

Institution-wide evaluations of Blended Learning implementations are rare. Even less common are evaluations that report the sociocultural context of the implementation. Recently, an Australian university in the western region of Victoria embarked on an initiative to blend all course units over a three-year period. Stemming from a rigorous analysis of reporting documents and participantresearcher observations, an attempt has been made to describe the sociocultural context of this blended learning initiative through the lens of Engestrom’s Cultural-historical Activity Theory (CHAT). This description, along with the challenges surfaced will serve as a precursor to the university-wide impact evaluation of this blended learning initiative. The objective of the analysis was to reify the complex processes, intricate relationships and dynamic environmental elements, which tend not to be captured by impact evaluations. Understanding what exactly is going on will enable the University to situate evaluation findings in the context of factors that might have helped or hampered the achievement of outcomes, and remediate process-related problems in a timely manner. Amidst the flurry of focused and coordinated blended learning activities, eight key process-related challenges emerged: Staff Capacity, Engagement, Deployment, Workload, Technological Issues, Project Management, Communication and Unit Stability. These challenges could potentially make or break ‘the Blend’ if not adequately addressed. This paper highlights the value of process evaluations for online and blended learning implementations and argues for such evaluations to be grounded in ontological realities reflected on accountability reports and observational data.
Metaphors postgraduates use to depict their student experience
Authors: Kinash Shelley , Crane Linda , Hamlin Gary , Bannatyne Ann
Published: May 2024

In an Australian national study into student constructions of postgraduate education, 38 students (masters and doctoral) were asked to draw literal or figurative pictures of their experience. Manual thematic analysis of interview transcripts revealed 33 metaphors. Metaphors were coded into individualistic, personal constructions (Me), relational community depictions (Us) and digital or information technology conceptualisations (IT) which were mapped to the Community of Inquiry (CoI) Framework’s elements of Cognitive, Social and Teaching Presence. The highest proportion of metaphors were about personal gain and process. The next largest thematic category was relational, mostly depicting what students think others should give, rather than student contribution. Aligned with this theme, students also used metaphors of isolation and perceptions of a missing ‘us’ factor. There were few metaphors drawn from the language of information technology and/or digital presence, which seems to flag a domain of the postgraduate student experience that requires further development. The key takeaways from this paper are expanded information about digital presence in postgraduate student experience, as well as quality improvement recommendations for universities.
Variations in the coherence and engagement in students’ experience of blended learning
Authors: Han Feifei , Ellis Robert
Published: May 2024

We report a study which examines coherence of engagement of 344 first year engineering students’ blended learning experience. Using self-report and observational data sources, we demonstrate that student perceptions of the blended learning environment, academic learning outcomes, and engagement with the online learning activities are logically related at the variable level as shown by correlation analyses; and at the level of student groupings of similar learning experience and behaviors, as revealed by cluster, ANOVA, and 2 x 2 contingency analyses. Using self-report data, we found that when students perceived the learning activities in the f2f and online environments were integrated, they were more likely to be engaged with the online learning and to perform relatively higher on the assessment tasks than students who perceived disintegration between f2f and online learning. Using the observational data, students who were more engaged with the online learning tended to perceive that the online learning was well integrated with the f2f learning, that the online contributions were valuable for the whole learning experience, and achieved relatively higher than less engaged students. A 2 x 2 contingency table revealed a logical relationship between the groupings of students based on the selfreport and observational data: moderate and positive association was found between students with coherent perceptions and more engagement; and between students with fragmented perceptions and less engagement. The use of multiple data sources and methods enabled triangulation, strengthened analysis power, and offered a more comprehensive picture of students’ blended learning experience.
Me, us and IT
Authors: Gregory Sue , Gregory Brent , Wood Denise , Grant Scott , Nikolic Sasha , Hillier Mathew , Hearns Merle , Jacka Lisa , McDonald Marcus , Reiners Torsten , Lierse Sharon , John Blooma , Sukunesan Suku , Rutherford Emily , Jegathesan Jay Jay , Butler Des , Farley Helen , Irwin Pauletta
Published: May 2024

The adoption and pedagogical use of technologies such as virtual worlds to support teaching and learning, and research in higher education involves a complex interplay of technical, organisational and personal factors. In this paper, eighteen educators and researchers provide an overview of how they perceive a virtual world can be used in education from the perspective of themselves as individuals ‘me’, their educational organisations and as members of the Australian and New Zealand Virtual Worlds Working Group (VWWG) community of practice ‘us’, as well as the complex technology that underpins this learning environment ‘IT’. Drawing on Linstone’s (1981, 1984) Technical, Organisational and Personal (TOP) multiple perspective concept as the framework for analysis, the authors discuss their perspectives of how the personal, organisational and technical aspects of teaching through the use of virtual worlds have impacted on their teaching and research in higher education. The potential of employing the TOP framework to inform future research into the use of technologies such as virtual worlds in teaching and learning is explored.
Internet of Things (IoT), PBL and 3D Holographic modelling for smart agricultural education at The University of Queensland
Authors: Bryceson Kim , Borrero Armando Navas , Vasuian Fabian
Published: May 2024

The project described in this paper builds on exciting technological developments in real time biophysical data gathering that are currently happening at The University of Queensland (UQ)’s regional campus (UQGatton ~1000ha of prime agricultural land ~85km SW of Brisbane in SE Queensland), via the Internet of Things (IoT) UQ Smart Campus Project. This paper will describe the development of multifaceted web-based interfaces, problem based learning modules, and 3D modelling using the real time streaming data acquired through the Internet of Things (IoT) technology of the UQGatton Smart Campus Initiative. The idea is to produce innovative teaching and assessment modules for multiple different courses in the UQ Science Faculty, and across 2 Campuses separated by 85kms of highway. The paper describes the technology involved, the challenges and workarounds and a number of examples of using the data collected for problem-based learning modules. Some discussion is included on what these technologies could provide for further Teaching & Learning developments in the “E” space being trialed with partners UQ ITS, Microsoft and Telstra/Readify.
Ultrasonic-assisted alkali hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate fabric and its effect on the microstructure and dyeing properties of fibers
Authors: Pan Sihui , Qian Hongfei
Published: May 2024

In this study, ultrasound energy was applied to assist the alkali hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric, and then, the results were compared with those of the mechanical oscillating method, which was used as the control. The effects of various factors such as the sodium hydroxide concentration, the dosage of dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (DDBAC), and the frequency on the weight loss of the PET fabrics were systematically investigated. The surface appearance and microstructures of the treated fibers with different methods were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction, respectively. The results showed that DDBAC played a prominent accelerating role in the hydrolysis of the PET polymer, and the frequency had a great influence on the weight loss of the PET fabric. Ultrasound with a frequency of 60 kHz showed a similar decomposition rate as the control, resulting in similar weight loss, which was the highest value among the three frequencies (20, 60, and 80 kHz). In addition, the application of ultrasonic energy led to more pits on the fiber surface, a smaller average grain size, and decreased crystallinity of the treated fibers, while the mechanical oscillating method resulted in slightly increased crystallinity. By comparing the K/S value of the dyed fabrics with two commercial disperse dyes, we found that the treatment method had no obvious correlation with the color depth of the treated fabric.
Geometric invariants properties of osculating curves under conformal transformation in Euclidean space ℝ3
Authors: Singh Kuljeet , Sharma Sandeep , Lone Mohamd Saleem
Published: May 2024

An osculating curve is a type of curve in space that holds significance in the study of differential geometry. In this article, we investigate certain geometric invariants of osculating curves on smooth and regularly immersed surfaces under conformal transformations in Euclidean space

R

3

{{\mathbb{R}}}^{3}

. The primary objective of this article is to explore conditions sufficient for the conformal invariance of the osculating curve under both conformal transformations and isometries. We also compute the tangential and normal components of the osculating curves, demonstrating that they remain invariant under the isometry of the surfaces in

R

3

{{\mathbb{R}}}^{3}

.
Phase change of the Ordovician hydrocarbon in the Tarim Basin: A case study from the Halahatang–Shunbei area
Authors: Wang Yifeng , Shen Weibing , Li Jian , Tian Jixian , Xu Shengyuan , Baima Quzong , Chen Shuo
Published: May 2024

To clarify the genetic mechanism for phase change of the hydrocarbon in the ultra-deep reservoirs, a case study from the Ordovician hydrocarbon in the Halahatang–Shunbei area (HSA), Tarim Basin, NW China, was conducted. The results show that the Ordovician reservoirs in the HSA are characterized as multi-phase reservoirs with a lateral co-existence of condensates, volatile-oil reservoirs, normal oil reservoirs, and heavy oil reservoirs. From north to south, there are regular variations in the geochemical characteristics of the Ordovician hydrocarbon in different blocks of the HSA, showing an increasing trend in GOR, dryness coefficients, methane contents, methane carbon isotope values, and ethane carbon isotope values, while a decreasing trend in oil densities and wax contents. Because the same Cambrian–Lower Ordovician source for the Ordovician hydrocarbon is observed and the kerogen-cracking gas is dominated in the HSA, the regular variations of the hydrocarbon phases and geochemical characteristics can be interpreted as records of biodegradation and multistage oil–gas filling rather than controlled by the source rock organofacies, oil cracking, and gas invasion. The formation mechanism of the Ordovician multi-phase reservoirs in the HSA suggests that the deep strata of the Tarim Basin hold potential for the exploration of natural gas resources.
Functional typology of settlements in the Srem region, Serbia
Authors: Sibinović Aleksandra Malić , Sibinović Mikica , Ratkaj Ivan , Gatarić Dragica , Budović Aljoša , Jocić Nikola
Published: May 2024

The development of the functional settlement typology methodology is of academic and practical importance as it incorporates the social, economic, and demographic dimensions of regional development. Rural settlements are seen as a base for labor; traditional urban centers have become a base for commuters, while at the same time, new economic centers are emerging where capital investment is accumulating. This article presents the research conducted in the Srem region (located in the province of Vojvodina) to determine the functional typology of the settlement, which is of social, economic, and demographic importance for the region itself and for Serbia as a whole. This well-known immigration area in Serbia has been inhabited for centuries for its specific economic and political reasons. The very intensive economic activities of the last two decades have been influenced by development investments and contributed to the functional transformation of the settlements. The census data from 2022 make it possible to determine a functional typology of settlements in the Srem region using the factor method (principal component analysis). The article aims to explain the basic characteristics of functional types of settlements and to determine the mechanisms of their territorial distribution, which would be helpful in the future planning and organization of local and regional development of the Republic of Serbia.
Effects of insoluble dietary fiber from mung bean skin on dough and gluten protein properties
Authors: Ma Xiao , Luo Lei , He Xiangxiang , Liu Haoyu , Ma Liping , Zhang Xiaoyu
Published: May 2024

In this study, the influences of the addition of different mung bean skin insoluble dietary fiber (MIDF) contents (0–10 wt%) on the properties of dough and gluten proteins were investigated. With the addition of MIDF, the elastic modulus, viscosity modulus, and loss factor of the dough all showed increasing trends. Additionally, the bound water content significantly increased by 15.37 % (P < 0.05), while the weakly bound water content decreased by 14.32 % (P < 0.05), indicating the migration of weakly bound water to bound water. These changes resulted in increased hardness, chewiness, and gumminess of the dough. Furthermore, the incorporation of MIDF significantly reduced the SS content in gluten by 43.01 % (P < 0.05). Concurrently, the secondary structure of gluten protein transformed from ordered structures, such as α-helices and β-sheets, to disordered structures, such as random coils and β-turns, thereby loosening the protein skeleton structure and affecting the gluten network. These results established a theoretical foundation for the development and enhancement of functional foods enriched with dietary fiber.
Mechanical characteristics of structural concrete using building rubbles as recycled coarse aggregate
Authors: Al-Shamaa Mushriq Fuad Kadhim , Ali Ammar A. , Ahmed Al-Mulla Ikram F.
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to investigate whether construction rubbles may be utilized as coarse aggregates in concrete. Experimentally, the slump, unit weight, compressive, tensile, and flexural strength tests were applied on concrete samples with varying percentages of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) and compared with reference concrete produced with natural coarse aggregate. This research conducted 96 concrete samples with RCA replacement percentages of 0, 35, 65, and 100%, respectively. The control mixture produced with natural aggregate showed better results than the mixtures containing recycled aggregate; thus, compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths reduced as the amount of the recycled aggregate increased. Using 100% RCA, the compressive, tensile, and flexural strength reduction reached up to 64, 29, and 38%, respectively.
Analysis of nonlinear fractional-order Fisher equation using two reliable techniques
Authors: Ahmad Hijaz , Farooq Muhammad , Khan Ibrar , Nawaz Rashid , Fewster-Young Nicholas , Askar Sameh
Published: May 2024

In this article, the solution to the time-fractional Fisher equation is determined using two well-known analytical techniques. The suggested approaches are the new iterative method and the optimal auxiliary function method, with the fractional derivative handled in the Caputo sense. The obtained results demonstrate that the suggested approaches are efficient and simple to use for solving fractional-order differential equations. The approximate and exact solutions of the partial fractional differential equations for integer order were compared. Additionally, the fractional-order and integer-order results are contrasted using simple tables. It has been confirmed that the solution produced using the provided methods converges to the exact solution at the appropriate rate. The primary advantage of the suggested method is the small number of computations needed. Moreover, it may be used to address fractional-order physical problems in a number of fields.
A Republican of Faith: Adolf von Harnack’s Public and Intellectual Activity, 1914–1930
Authors: Powers Robert Lynn
Published: May 2024

This paper focuses on the prominent German theologian Adolf von Harnack in his capacity as a public intellectual during the Weimar Republic. The few works of scholarship that address Harnack’s Weimar years at any length are in German, and the barely extant Anglophone literature, severely outdated, largely neglects to evaluate adequately the evolution and scope of Harnack’s pedagogical and theological positions as well as of the institutional power he commanded. Drawing principally from Harnack’s writings, both personal and published, before World War I until his death in 1930, this essay seeks to chart his intellectual development during the final years of his life and to survey how he translated his liberal theological principles into loyalty to the Weimar constitution. Public intellectuals such as Harnack were able to serve the public good in multifaceted, unquantifiable ways without attaching themselves to a particular party or to an explicitly partisan cause. By examining Harnack’s public and theological activity, I intend to provide a more holistic look at intellectual life in the Weimar Republic and to advocate for both a less restrictive definition of “public intellectual” and a broader conception of “political activism.”
La evaluación en línea en el punto de mira: Un estudio de caso en la universidad española
Authors: Marín Victoria , Coiduras Jordi , Brescó Enric , Carrera Xavier
Published: May 2024

Objective. This exploratory case study aims to analyze the attitudes, practices and preferences of higher education faculty and students in relation to online assessment. Methodology. A quantitative methodology based on a questionnaire was used, and a descriptive and correlational analysis was conducted. Participants included students and faculty members from a Spanish on-site university. Results. Certain similarities and differences in attitudes, practices and preferences between students and teachers are presented. Some relationships, albeit weak, were also identified between the online assessment practices used and some characteristics of the teachers’ profile or teaching (teaching experience, teaching load and class size). Conclusions. The findings show that a large part of the teaching staff shows some reluctance in the design and implementation of online assessment strategies beyond traditional exams, as well as a great concern about student control and the danger of fraud. On the other hand, students show generally more positive attitudes towards online assessment than the teaching staff. The recommendations point to the consideration of the role of institutional support and teacher training units for the improvement of teachers’ digital competence in relation to online assessment, the importance of updating security systems in technical infrastructures, and adjusting the effects of teaching load and class size when online assessment is applied.
Data-acquisition method for digital construction sites of large foundation pit engineering
Authors: Zhang Yueyue , Yang Liu
Published: May 2024

To ensure the construction safety of large foundation pit engineering (FPE) and optimise the data collection method, this paper applies sensors and automatic collection items to automatic data collection based on traditional manual measurement. Data processing and analysis are carried out through large FPE detection system construction. In the early-warning module, the improved grey model (1,1) – namely, the improved method G – is used to predict the settlement of buildings around the monitoring project, and its reliability is analysed. The improved method G has a good test result. Compared with method G and the autoregressive integrated moving average (Arima) model, the improved method G has a better prediction effect and a smaller prediction error. When compared with the mean absolute error of method G, that of the method used in the paper is smaller, which is −0.01. The root mean square value of the absolute error is smaller, which is 0.0.54 less than that of method G. Compared with the average relative error of the Arima model, that of the method used in this paper is 3.97%, which is 0.05% less than that. This method can be used to collect and predict data on large foundation pit construction sites, which is conducive to ensuring construction safety.
Stress Testing the Corporate Debt Servicing Capacity: A Scenario Analysis
Authors: Kadyrzhanova Dalida , Pérez-Orive Ander , Singer Eliezer
Published: May 2024

The total volume of outstanding debt issued by U.S. nonfinancial firms relative to GDP has increased by about 8 percentage points in the past decade. While a growing volume of debt was largely viewed as benign in the low interest rate environment of the 2010s, the rapid increase in both short- and long-term rates since early 2022 has raised concerns about the debt-servicing capacity of the corporate sector.
AD BONCAT-FCM Screening & Coupled SYBR+ FCM Cell-Counting - 2022 v1
Authors: Madill Maxwell
Published: May 2024

This protocol provides a detailed description of all steps required to label, analyze and quantify the absolute abundances of BONCAT-labelled (i.e. translationally active) cells within samples collected from anaerobic-digester (AD) BONCAT microcosms. Specifically, this protocol overviews the click-chemistry labeling of AD BONCAT microcosm samples, followed the flow-cytometric analysis of BONCAT+ cell fractions within these samples, and the quantification of absolute cell densities in the bulk and post-clicked samples. The combined analyses of both BONCAT+ cell fractions with absolute cell counts allows the absolute abundance (i.e. cell#/volume) of translationally-active BONCAT+ cells within the original microcosm sample matrix to be calculated.
Dynamic grouping maintenance optimization by considering the probabilistic remaining useful life prediction of multiple equipment
Authors: Cao Xiangang , Shi Xinyu , Zhao Jiangbin , Duan Yong , Yang Xin
Published: May 2024

For multi-equipment maintenance of modern production equipment, the economic correlation and degradation uncertainty may lead to insufficient or excessive maintenance, increasing maintenance costs. This paper proposes a dynamic grouping maintenance method based on probabilistic remaining useful life (RUL) prediction for multiple equipment. Long short term memory (LSTM) is developed to predict the equipment probability RUL by the Variational Auto-Encoder (VAE) resampling. Then, the dynamic grouping maintenance model is constructed to minimize the maintenance cost rate under the known probabilistic RUL information. The gazelle optimization algorithm (GOA) is used to determine the optimal maintenance time for each equipment. To better verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, a numerical case with six wind turbines is introduced to analyse the performance of GOA. Moreover, the advantages of dynamic grouping maintenance is verified by comparing with independent maintenance, whose maintenance cost rate is reduced by 10.01%.
A resilience-driven two-stage operational chain optimization model for unmanned weapon system-of-systems under limited resource environments
Authors: Zhong Yuanfu , Li Hongxu , Zhuang Xuebin
Published: May 2024

Enhancing the battlefield resilience of unmanned weapon system-of-systems (UWSoS) through structural reconstruction requires scheduling additional physical resources. However, they are scarce in limited resource environments. To address the challenge of resource constraints, this paper focuses on improving the resilience of UWSoS by optimizing the operational chain of tasks after a disruption. First, a task-oriented resilience metric is proposed to characterize the impact of operational chain variations on UWSoS resilience. Based on this, a two-stage operational chain optimization model for UWSoS under limited resource environments is established, which considers the optimization actions of the edge node and rear command node in different resilience phases after the interruption for resilience enhancement. Finally, extensive simulation experiments validate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed model. This work can support decision-makers in developing new task plans in disruption scenarios and serve as a transition approach to enhance UWSoS resilience.
Solitary cutaneous neoplasms: analysing the uncertain behaviour with the aid of histopathology
Authors: Sreedevi Lekkala , Rao D. Edukondala , Kumari A. Vijaya , Niharika Machani , Sravani P. , Naik V. Sivasankara
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Skin tumours can be classified as either benign or malignant, resulting due to the proliferation of one or more components of the skin. Reportedly, there has been a rise in the prevalence of skin cancer in recent decades, which has led to rely on histological evidence to distinguish between various types of skin cancer.
AIM: This study aims to provide a comprehensive description of the occurrence, symptoms, unpredictable nature, and range of histopathological spectrum in different types of skin tumours.
METHODS: This prospective research was conducted in the outpatient department of the Department of Dermatology at the Government General Hospital in Anantapur from July 2019 to July 2023. Patients who did not provide informed consent, those with infectious or cystic swellings, or those with multiple lesions were excluded from this study. Histopathological confirmation is obtained from all excisional biopsies of single cutaneous swellings, and tumours are classified based on the criteria established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
RESULTS: The study included a total of 123 individual cutaneous tumours, with 98 cases (79.67%) being classified as benign and 25 cases (20.32%) classified as malignant. The age group most affected is adults between the ages of 26 and 44, with a prevalence rate of 31.7%. Following closely behind are middle-aged individuals, with a prevalence rate of 30.08%. The males constitute 46.34% (57 cases) and the females constitutes 53.65% (66 cases). The extremities were the most frequently affected site, accounting for 53 cases (43.08%), followed by the head and neck region (29.26%). Based on the WHO classification of skin tumours, there were 42 cases (34.14%) of subcutaneous tissue tumours and 31 cases (25.20%) of soft tissue tumours. The prevalence of keratinocyte tumours is 26 (21.13%), whereas appendageal tumours account for 16 (13%) of cases. Melanocytic and neural tumours are the least prevalent, each representing 4 (3.25%) of cases. The majority of benign tumours arise from the subcutaneous tissues, whereas malignant tumours grow from keratinocytic differentiation.
CONCLUSION: Our study revealed that the majority of tumours displayed ambiguous clinical behaviour, which resulted in erroneous diagnoses. Hence confirmation by histopathology is crucial for accurate diagnosis and prompt management.
Trade Policies and Entrepreneurial Initiatives: A Nexus for India's Global Market Integration
Authors: Khair Md Abul , Tejani Jayadip GhanshyamBhai , Sandu Arun Kumar , Shajahan Mohamed Ali
Published: May 2024

In the context of India's integration into global markets, this study investigates the relationship between India's trade policies and its entrepreneurial efforts. The primary objectives are to examine the impact of trade policies on entrepreneurship, analyze how entrepreneurial activities influence the design of trade policies, identify mechanisms that support India's integration into global markets, and provide policy suggestions. This study analyzes scholarly articles, government publications, and industry reports using an approach based on examining secondary data. The most important findings shed light on the mutually beneficial link between trade policies and entrepreneurial endeavors, the significance of trade liberalization for market access, and export-oriented entrepreneurship's role in India's integration into global commercial markets. In the context of policy implications, the necessity for holistic policy approaches, flexibility in policy design, measures to build capacity for entrepreneurs, involvement with stakeholders, and constant monitoring and evaluation is emphasized. Through this nexus, India has the potential to open up opportunities, improve its competitiveness, and establish itself as a significant player in the world economy.
Molecular medicine: Pioneering the future of healthcare
Authors: Nerkar Amit G.
Published: May 2024

Modern Medicine academic qualifications include degrees earned in Allopathy, Medicine, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing and Veterinary Sciences only. However Veterinary sciences are devoid of practice at human level and thus the doctorates (PhDs) holders and pursuing Molecular Medicine should be involved in active diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical therapeutics.
Antimicrobial activity of compound VG1: Part-II
Authors: Nerkar Amit G. , Gaikwad-Ingawale Deepali , Gaikwad Vijay
Published: May 2024

In earlier paper, the synthesis of (benzamide derivative) was reported. The antimicrobial activity of has been reported in part-II in continuation of part-I synthesis of the VG1. The compound was evaluated at single dose of 20nmoles in the antimicrobial screening. The mixture of microbial culture was evaluated against the The process involved standard, vehicle and control. The standard being Brand X disinfectant, control being Water and vehicle being ethanol. Test being the compound VG1 dissolved in ethanol, 20nmoles in strength and being evaluated.
Optimizing ventilatory support in ARDS: A comprehensive guide for ICU nurses on patient care
Authors: NV Sharun
Published: May 2024

The emergence of COVID-19 as a global pandemic has placed an unprecedented strain on healthcare systems worldwide, highlighting a critical shortage of trained healthcare professionals equipped to manage such a crisis. This deficit poses a significant challenge to the delivery of healthcare services, particularly in the context of intensive care units (ICUs) where the use of advanced medical technologies, such as ventilators, is paramount. For nurses with limited experience in ICU settings, navigating the complexities of invasive positive pressure ventilation (IPPV), a principal method of mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients can be daunting. This article aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for nurses less familiar with the intricacies of managing patients on IPPV, offering insights and strategies to enhance their competence and confidence in this critical aspect of patient care.
Is there any materno- foetal risks in mothers with gestational weight gain (WHO & IOM) based on their pre-pregnancy body mass indices? Our experience in a tertiary care teaching institution in North Kerala
Authors: Trivikrama Heera Shenoy , Remash K  , Nirupama A Y  , Naseemabeevi A  , Durvasula Swapnalakshmi
Published: May 2024

: This research was done to learn the impact of pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain (GWG) on subsequent risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes in a tertiary care teaching institution in North Kerala, India.

A descriptive study in a tertiary care teaching institution in Kozhikode, North Kerala.

: 296 singleton pregnant women with BMI categorised as per Asian Standards and adverse maternal outcomes were looked out for.

Pregnant women were underweight (82.8%) achieved less than recommended weight during pregnancy as compared to 18.4% obese mothers. Mothers with high BMI gained more than recommended weight during pregnancy as compared to the underweight and normal weight woman. GDM was 3.03 times(p=0.019)and Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was 1.116 times more common in higher pre-pregnancy BMI mothers. In the present study, gestational weight gain had no impact on maternal anaemia, Gestational diabetes, Gestational hypertension, foetal growth restriction and rate of caesarean deliveries. A statistically significant positive correlation was obtained between pre-pregnancy BMI and baby weight, p<0.001. A statistically significant positive correlation was obtained between gestational weight gain and baby weight, p=0.005.

Weight gain during pregnancy had no significant impact on maternal pregnancy outcomes and caesarean delivery.
A comparative study between dinoprostone pessary and dinoprostone gel for induction of labor and neonatal outcome
Authors: Rai Pranjali , Rashmi M D
Published: May 2024

This study compares the safety and efficacy of two dinoprostone formulations – a pessary and a gel.

A retrospective randomised observational study was conducted to compare Dinoprostone controlled release pessary and Dinoprostone gel for induction of labor at term in women with unfavourable cervix at Apollo Hospitals BGS, Mysuru during August 2018 – May 2020. Among study participants 50 expectant mothers received Dinoprostone pessary while 50 women received Dinoprostone gel for induction of labour. Both groups were compared and the outcomes were analysed. The primary outcomes of the study were induction to delivery interval, successful vaginal delivery, need for operative vaginal delivery and need for caesarean section. Secondary outcomes were observed for neonatal morbidity and uterine hyperstimulation.

There was a significant (p=<0.001) improvement in Bishop scores after induction in both groups. When only the post-induction scores for the two formulations were compared, the pessary helped to improve the bishops score (or helps in cervical ripening) better than the gel formulation and therefore can help to improve the chances of vaginal delivery(because there is a significant change in post induction bishop score in pessary group). The mean interval from induction to delivery for the pessary group was 11.03±4.648 hours and for the gel it was 21.18±9.127 hours with a significant p value <0.005The pessary showed a significant improvement in the post-induction Bishop score and a shorter induction to delivery time compared to the gel. Differences in the mode of delivery were not significant. Fortunately, no serious side effects to the mother or fetus were observed with both products.

Both formulations of dinoprostone are safe for induction of labor at term. However, pessary achieves comparitively a higher rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery with a shorter labor induction time. Ease of administration, single application and thus decreased chance of infections are its additional benefits.
To study the socio-demographic profile and clinical profile of abnormal uterine bleeding cases attending new civil hospital, Surat, Western India
Authors: Kaneriya Palak A , Kaneria Atul J
Published: May 2024

There are so many concerns and worries about menstruation. With the use of advance method of contraception, women are experiencing more menstrual related problems. Now a days, menstrual related complaints are more common in gynaec clinic. So, we had conducted this study to document the sociodemographic and clinical profile among the attendees of gynaec clinic with menstrual related problem.

Observational cross-sectional study carried out in western part of India with 100 patients after their written informed consent. Data were collected on pre-designed semi structured questionnaire which consist of sociodemographic and clinical questions. All data were entered in MS excel spreadsheet and analyzed with the help of SPSS V.20.

Current study reported 8% of new Gynaec attendees had problem of abnormal uterine bleeding. Majority of patients were belonging to age group 21 years to 40 years (83%) and most of the patients were multipara (75%). Commonest complains among patients were menorrhagia (80%). Most of the patients were reported haemoglobin of less than 12 mg/dl.

: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a distressing problem for women in their reproductive age groups especially in 21 years to 40 years.
The Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Training (Hold Me Tight) on Couples' Emotional Abuse
Authors: Elahi Faeze , Barabadi Hossein Ahmad , Heydarnia Ahmad , Abbassi Hadi
Published: May 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Emotional Couple Therapy Training (Hold Me Tight) on couples' emotional abuse. Methods: The current study was an experimental ABA single-subject design investigation. The statistical population consisted of all couples who had attended counseling centers in city of Bojnord (Iran) during 2021. From this population, three couples who had met the inclusion criteria were purposefully selected. The Emotional Abuse Scale (EAS) was used to collect data in three stages (baseline, intervention, and follow-up). The intervention consisted of the emotional couple therapy training (hold me tight) that was administered in eight 120-minute sessions for each of the 3 pair of couples. Data analysis primarily included visual analyses, such as level, trend, and variability at three stages of baseline, intervention, and follow-up, both as within-condition, and between-condition layers. Findings: Results showed that the emotional couple therapy training (Hold Me Tight) is effective in reducing emotional abuse. The effectiveness of the results lasted for two months after the intervention. Conclusion: Given the effectiveness of emotional couple therapy, therapists are recommended to draw on this protocol to help couples struggling with emotional problems such as abuse and violence.
Employment Pathology in Undergraduate Counseling Graduates: A Qualitative StudyEmployment Pathology in Undergraduate Counseling Graduates: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Kahrabai Kalkhoran Olya Mohammad , Pendar Zeinab
Published: May 2024

Aim: The present study was conducted with the aim of employment pathology in undergraduate counseling graduates. Methods: The present study is qualitative and has been done by content analysis method. The study population was undergraduate counseling graduates in which 15 people were selected as a sample by targeted and snowball methods. Sampling continued until the data reached saturation. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. After the initial coding, the topics were analyzed and the categories were categorized. Findings: The analysis of the findings of the semi-structured interview led to the extraction of 2 main themes, 6 sub-themes and 23 sub-themes on employment challenges from 88 codes. The main themes are intrapersonal challenges and extrapersonal challenges; Intrapersonal challenges include two sub-themes: personality issues and cognitive issues, and interpersonal challenges include four sub-themes: economic issues, educational issues, socio-cultural issues, and professional issues. Conclusion: Findings obtained from the sub-themes of cognitive and personality issues show that it is important to know the different dimensions of the field of study at the time of choosing it and personality traits in choosing and finding a suitable job appropriate to their field of study. The results obtained from the sub-topics of external challenges also show that the unhealthy economic situation and livelihood problems on the failure to achieve a job commensurate with education, poor quality and non-practical education in the undergraduate course, lack of diversity in related jobs, the difficulty of the counseling profession and the time consumption are obstacles that make it difficult for graduates of this field at the undergraduate level to be employed in more suitable jobs.
The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on the attitude towards marriage and the criteria for choosing a spouse in single students
Authors: Fesahati Shide , Kopken Ali Shirafkan , Ghamari Mohammad
Published: May 2024

Aim: This research was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of the acceptance and commitment therapy towards marriage and the criteria for choosing a spouse by unmarried students. Methods: This was a pre and post test with a 2 month follow-up. The statistical population of this research included 167 unmarried students of Allameh Tabatabai University who were studying in the academic year of 2020- 2021. The sample were randomly selected and covariance was used for analysis. Findings: The results and findings indicated that the teaching of acceptance-based therapy is effective on the components of attitude towards marriage and the criteria for choosing a spouse in single students. Conclusion: Based on the results of the research, it is suggested that acceptance and commitment therapy could be use in premarital counseling.
Idiopathic Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA) in a 2.5-Month-old Puppy: A Case Report
Authors: Ozukum Sashitola , Kuotsu Neithono , Kuotsu Keneisezo , . Laltlankimi , Devi N. Bhumapati , Chutia Tukheswar , Ndang Haihungyile , Das Gunjan
Published: May 2024

Background: A 2.5-month-old puppy was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex of the College of Veterinary Sciences and AH, Jalukie, Nagaland with a complaint of emesis for one week, inappetence, icterus of the lower abdominal area and other visible mucous membrane. Detailed clinical history was collected and clinical examination was conducted. Methods: 4 ml blood peripheral blood was collected from the cephalic vein in the Lev-Lock blood clot activator vacutainer to harvest serum for biochemical analysis. Another 2 ml of whole blood was also collected in Lev-Lock K3 EDTA vacutainer for complete blood count, blood smear examination for blood parasites, morphological changes in the RBC and IDEXX SNAP 4Dx Plus test kit was also used for diagnosis of the blood parasites test. Result: Peripheral blood smear examination and IDEXX SNAP 4Dx Plus test were found to be negative for blood parasites, but spherocytosis could be observed in the blood smears. A complete blood count (CBC) examination revealed severe anaemia of macrocytic normochromic type, neutrophilic leucocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Serum biochemistry revealed a decrease in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine with normal alanine transaminase (ALT). Treatment with whole blood transfusion, corticosteroid and other supportive therapy was successful in this case. Based on the clinical presentation, laboratory findings and its response to the treatment with prednisolone, it was diagnosed as an idiopathic immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) with an extravascular mechanism of haemolysis. A follow-up review after 1 year and 4 months post-treatment reported that the dog was still alive and healthy.
Multi-Dataset Convolutional Neural Network Model for Glaucoma Prediction in OCT Fundus Scans
Authors: ELKARI Badr , OURABAH Loubna , SEKKAT Hiba , OUHASNI Mohamed Mouad , RACHID Achraf , KHANI Chaymae , El Moutaouakil Karim
Published: May 2024

Glaucoma, a major factor in permanent blindness across the globe, necessitates accurate and efficient diagnostic methods. This article presents a comprehensive approach to glaucoma prediction by combining three diverse datasets: ORIGA, ACRIMA, and REFUGE. A novel multi-Datasets CNN (MD-CNN) architecture is proposed, specifically tailored to effectively handle combined data comprising diverse image characteristics across multiple datasets. This innovative approach demonstrates remarkable robustness in accommodating variations in image attributes, including lighting, zoom levels, and other disparate features, thus showcasing its potency in addressing glaucoma prediction across different datasets. The approach demonstrates improved accuracy (96.88%), sensitivity (94.34%), specificity (97.20%), precision (94.34%), and AUC (99.02%) compared to individual dataset-based models, addressing challenges in glaucoma detection. This research showcases the potential of combining diverse datasets for more effective CNN-based glaucoma detection.