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Research on the Effectiveness of a Visual Protection of Military Objects in Field Conditions and in a Virtual Environment
Authors: PRZYBYŁ W.
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The article presents two methodologies for testing the effectiveness of camouflaging military equipment. The tested objects were camouflaged with deforming camouflage dedicated to the environment and season. The tests covered the visible spectrum and were carried out both in real conditions - training ground, and in a virtual environment – on a specially prepared calibrated stand, characterized by compliance with real conditions and human perception of vision – presented colors, as well as in terms of the amount of information and detail rendering. These two test methods were compared, attention was drawn to the high correlation of results and to some characteristic properties of both separately. The work confirms the legitimacy of developing and improving virtual research methods as supporting in the design and testing of modern camouflage patterns, especially at the initial stage of pattern design. It can also be useful when assessing masking systems in other ranges of electromagnetic radiation: UV, near infrared, or thermal range.
Impact of Increased Iron Content and Manganese Addition on Intermetallic Phases and Fatigue Resistance of AlSi7Mg0.6 Secondary Alloy
Authors: MIKOLAJČÍK M.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. One of the most often utilized metals in a variety of industries is aluminium alloy. Secondary aluminium alloys have drawn a lot of interest in recent years. Scrap aluminium may be recycled, which is good for the environment. In addition, compared to primary aluminium, it produces at a lower cost due to its lower energy requirement. Because it adversely affects their characteristics, secondary aluminium alloys' higher iron concentration presents the most frequent challenge. Manganese can be added to reduce its impact to some level. The objective of this research is to improve our knowledge of how iron and manganese affect the fatigue resistance of secondary aluminium alloys. Four alloys with various iron and manganese concentrations were tested to determine this impact.
Technological Tools in Businesses' Communication with Generation Z
Authors: KOROMBEL A.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The aim of the paper is to assess the effect of businesses' activities involving the use of technological communication tools on Gen Zers' purchasing decisions. The study of Gen Zers' behaviours as a response to businesses' social media activities is part of broader research conducted by the authors among students in Poland and Great Britain in 2020 and 2021. The study used the method of a survey, and, as part of it, the CAWI technique. Descriptive statistics measures were used to analyse the research material. The findings demonstrate that businesses’ activities involving the use of technological communication tools have a positive impact on Gen Zers' purchasing decisions. The study also examined the relationship between the analysed activities undertaken by businesses and the respondent's gender.
Work Safety Factors in the Public Administration of the Post-Covid Period
Authors: ZADROS K.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The article has a theoretical and practical character. It is an introduction to further research on issues related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the working conditions of employees of public administration institutions during the period of partial control of the health threat caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The article presents issues related to occupational safety management in selected public administration offices and the opinions of employees employed in them on this subject. The focus was on the problems related to providing employees with safe working conditions while these institutions are recovering from the crisis related to the limited access to public services and returning to traditional forms of functioning.
Microstructural Analysis of Wound Composites with Considerations on the Fiber Winding Force
Authors: KRYSIAK P.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. The paper concerns issues related to the fabrication and microstructural analysis of carbon and glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites. For the purposes of the tests, ring samples of carbon fiber and glass fiber were fabricated, each sample being made of the same amount of material. The rings were produced by circumferentially wrapping fibers onto a rigid core. During winding, the fiber tension was changed for each sample to investigate whether the amount and distribution of fibers in the composite depending on the force applied. The applied tension forces ranged from 18 to 138 N. In the next stage of tests, small fragments were cut out of the rings, cutting perpendicularly to the arrangement of fiber bundles. The cut elements were then embedded in epoxy resin. The microsections prepared in this were ground using a grinding disc with a gradation of 80 to 4000 and then polished, washed and dried. After these treatments, microscopic photos of the tested surfaces were taken. Observations were made using a NEOPHOT 32 microscope with an integrated camera and a KEYENCE VHX microscope. The volume fraction of voids and discontinuities in the matrix, as well as the volume fraction of fibers, were determined by measuring the percentage of the surface areas occupied by the appropriate components of the composite. On each cross-section of individual samples, photographs were taken in three planes parallel to the composite layers and three planes perpendicular to the fibers  in the matrix system. The image analysis method was used for verification, in which it is assumed that the assessment of fiber distribution in a two-dimensional section is representative of its volumetric distribution. This method is mainly used to analyze the distribution of fibers with a constant cross-section. The most important conclusions from the conducted analyses allow the authors to state that in both composites the fibers in the matrix are highly packed and that there was no significant and noticeable effect of fiber tension during winding on the "packing" density of fibers in the composites.
Safety of Mountaineering Systems in the Industrial Area
Authors: WOŁOWCZYK J.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. This paper is devoted to the safety of mountaineering systems, which are designed to prevent falls from a height. The purpose of the paper is to investigate the safety of fall arrest systems and their effectiveness. In addition, the study is to answer the question of whether mountaineering systems are used in the industrial area. This area requires the use of different mountaineering systems than in the case of sport mountaineering. As parks at heights are included in the list of particularly dangerous works, an analysis of systems protecting employees against falling from a height was undertaken. For this purpose, surveys were conducted to determine their correct operation and the degree of employee protection. Employees working in the profession of industrial mountaineer were defined as the research group. As a result of the conducted research, it is determined that employees use individual and collective protection measures. Respondents declared that the means they use work correctly and determine high effectiveness of protection against falls from a height. The systems themselves are built in the correct way and the respondents did not clearly indicate one dominant disadvantage of the mountaineering systems they use.
Application of Zinc-Silver Impregnated Activated Carbons in Removal of Lead(II) and Mercury(II) Compounds from Groundwater
Authors: KWAK A.
Published: August 2023

Abstract. Nowadays activated carbon is a material generating great interest, as it is characterized by a vast surface area due to a high number of pores in its structure. Therefore, the main purpose behind its use is the filtration of impurities from air and water that can be adsorbed with high efficiency. Activated carbon can be easily modified as well. The paper describes activated carbon modification with copper-, manganese-, silver- and zinc salts. The effects of the selected impregnates and their concentrations were examined. The products included 5 adsorbent samples: four universal adsorbents, impregnated with all the above-mentioned salts, and one specific adsorbent sample, designed to adsorb lead(II) and mercury(II) ions and impregnated with zinc- and silver salts only. The premise was to obtain pure drinking water. Properties, such as bulk density, methylene blue number or iodine number were determined for the modified activated carbons. To test the efficiency of an improved adsorbent, an experiment with water highly contaminated with Pb(II) and Hg(II) was carried out, and its results revealed that absorption efficiency for these heavy metals exceeded 99.9%. The adsorber samples were also observed under a digital microscope to compare their appearance.
The Current Status of the Use of Internet Hospitals for Outpatients With Pain: Retrospective Study
Authors: Sang Ling , Song Li
Published: August 2023

Background

The national “Internet +” policies and the emergence of internet hospitals have created a new direction for the management of pain outside of the hospital. Nevertheless, there are no consolidated studies conducted by pain physicians on the current state of internet hospital–based online medical services used by patients with pain outside of a hospital setting.

Objective

In this retrospective study, we aimed to examine the status of the use of internet hospitals by patients who experience pain. Moreover, we identified the factors that influenced patients' decisions to make an online visit through the internet hospital.

Methods

Detailed information was collected online and offline from outpatients with pain at the information technology center of West China Hospital of Sichuan University from February 2020 to April 2022. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the determinants that influenced patients' decisions to make an online visit to the internet hospital.

Results

Over a 2-year period, 85,266 pain-related clinic visits were recorded. Ultimately, 39,260 patients were enrolled for the analysis, with 12.9% (5088/39,260) having online visits. Both online and offline clinics had a greater number of visits by women than men. The average age of patients attending the online clinic was 46.85 (SD 16.56) years, whereas the average age of patients attending the offline clinic was 51.48 (SD 16.12) years. The majority of online clinic visitors (3059/5088, 60.1%) were employed, and one of the most common occupations was farming (721/5088, 14.2%). In addition, 51.8% (2635/5088) of patients who participated in the online clinics lived outside the hospital vicinity. Young (odds ratio [OR] 1.35, 95% CI 1.01-1.81; P=.045) and middle-aged (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.81-2.16; P<.001) patients, employed patients (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.04-1.18; P=.002), nonlocal patients (OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.48-1.67; P<.001), and the ordinary staff (OR 1.19, 95%CI 1.01-1.39; P=.03) were more likely to have the intention to choose online visits through the internet hospitals.

Conclusions

Internet hospitals are flourishing as a more efficient and promising method of pain management and follow-up for patients with pain outside the hospital. People with pain who are young, working, and not in the vicinity of hospitals are more likely to visit internet hospitals.
Strengthening Cybersecurity for Patient Data Protection in Europe
Authors: van Kessel Robin , Haig Madeleine , Mossialos Elias
Published: August 2023

The health care sector experiences 76% of cybersecurity breaches due to basic web application attacks, miscellaneous errors, and system intrusions, resulting in compromised health data or disrupted health services. The European Commission proposed the European Health Data Space (EHDS) in 2022 to enhance care delivery and improve patients’ lives by offering all European Union (EU) citizens control over their personal health data in a private and secure environment. The EU has taken an important step in homogenizing the health data environment of the European health ecosystem, although more attention needs to be paid to keeping the health data of EU citizens safe and secure within the EHDS. The pooling of health data across countries can have tremendous benefits, but it may also become a target for cybercriminals or state-sponsored hackers. State-of-the-art security measures are essential, and the current EHDS proposal lacks sufficient measures to warrant a cybersecure and resilient environment.
Association Between Urinary Bisphenols and Body Composition Among American Adults: Cross-Sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Study
Authors: Li Jiakun , Zhang Zilong , Zhang Chichen , Zhu Qiyu , Zhao Jing , Zong Hui , Deng Qi , Zheng Jiaming , Wu Erman , Wu Rongrong , Tang Tong , Zhang Yihang , Dong Qiaosen , Li Yifan , Wang Jiao , Yang Lu , Qiu Shi , Shen Bairong , Wei Qiang
Published: August 2023

Background

Bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS), and bisphenol F (BPF) are widely used in various consumer products. They are environmental contaminants with estrogenic properties that have been linked to various health outcomes. Understanding their impact on body composition is crucial for identifying potential health risks and developing preventive strategies. However, most current studies have only focused on their relationship with BMI.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the association between urinary levels of BPA, BPS, and BPF and body composition, including BMI, lean mass, and fat mass, in a large population-based sample.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2016. Body composition data were assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, which provided precise measurements of lean mass, fat mass, and other indicators. We used multivariate linear regression models to estimate the associations, adjusting for potential confounders such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle variables.

Results

The results revealed significant associations between bisphenol exposure and body composition. After adjusting for covariates, BPS showed a positive association with BMI, with quartiles 3 and 4 having 0.91 (95% CI 0.34-1.48) and 1.15 (95% CI 0.55-1.74) higher BMI, respectively, compared with quartile 1 (P<.001). BPA was negatively associated with total lean mass (TLM) and appendicular lean mass, with quartiles 2, 3, and 4 having –7.85 (95% CI –11.44 to –4.25), –12.33 (95% CI –16.12 to –8.54), and –11.08 (95% CI –15.16 to –7.01) lower TLM, respectively, compared with quartile 1 (P<.001). BPS was negatively associated with TLM, with quartiles 3 (β=–10.53, 95% CI –16.98 to –4.08) and 4 (β=–11.14, 95% CI –17.83 to –4.45) having significantly lower TLM (P=.005). Both BPA and BPS showed a positive dose-response relationship with trunk fat (BPA: P=.002; BPS: P<.001) and total fat (BPA: P<.001; BPS: P=.01). No significant association was found between BPF and any body composition parameter.

Conclusions

This large-sample study highlights the associations between urinary levels of BPA and BPS and alterations in body composition, including changes in lean mass, fat mass, and regional fat distribution. These findings underscore the importance of understanding the potential health risks associated with bisphenol exposure and emphasize the need for targeted interventions to mitigate adverse effects on body composition.
Guided Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Women With Bulimia Nervosa: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Hamatani Sayo , Matsumoto Kazuki , Andersson Gerhard , Tomioka Yukiko , Numata Shusuke , Kamashita Rio , Sekiguchi Atsushi , Sato Yasuhiro , Fukudo Shin , Sasaki Natsuki , Nakamura Masayuki , Otani Ryoko , Sakuta Ryoichi , Hirano Yoshiyuki , Kosaka Hirotaka , Mizuno Yoshifumi
Published: August 2023

Background

Individual face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy is known to be effective for bulimia nervosa (BN). Since foods vary considerably between regions and cultures in which patients live, cultural adaptation of the treatment program is particularly important in cognitive behavioral therapy for BN. Recently, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) program was developed for Japanese women with BN, adapted to the Japanese food culture. However, no previous randomized controlled trial has examined the effectiveness of ICBT.

Objective

This paper presents a research protocol for strategies to examine the effects of guided ICBT.

Methods

This study is designed as a multicenter, prospective, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial. The treatment groups will be divided into treatment as usual (TAU) alone as the control group and ICBT combined with TAU as the intervention group. The primary outcome is the total of binge eating and purging behaviors assessed before and after treatment by an independent assessor. Secondary outcomes will include measures of eating disorder severity, depression, anxiety, quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and working alliances. Treatment satisfaction and working alliances will be measured post assessment only. Other measures will be assessed at baseline, post intervention, and follow-up, and the outcomes will be analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis.

Results

This study will be conducted at 7 different medical institutions in Japan from August 2022 to October 2026. Recruitment of participants began on August 19, 2022, and recruitment is scheduled to continue until July 2024. The first participants were registered on September 8, 2022.

Conclusions

This is the first multicenter randomized controlled trial in Japan comparing the effectiveness of ICBT and TAU in patients with BN.

Trial Registration

University Hospital Medical Information Network UMIN000048732; https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000055522

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/49828
Online Physician-Patient Interaction and Patient Satisfaction: Empirical Study of the Internet Hospital Service (Preprint)
Authors: Wu Doris Chenguang , Zhao Xianduo , Wu Ji
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND

In China, a form of online health service called the internet hospital became a prominent means of patient care when face-to-face visits were not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Patients’ internet hospital experiences largely depend on online physician-patient interaction. Yet, little is known about how physicians can improve patient satisfaction by using specific communication strategies online.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to identify specific communication strategies to help physicians deliver better quality internet hospital services. We also outline recommendations for hospitals to operate internet hospital platforms more effectively.

METHODS

A longitudinal data set was collected from an internet hospital platform operated by a top hospital in China. By extracting communication patterns from approximately 20,000 records of online health care services and by controlling the features of service requests, we tested the impacts of response load, more detailed style, and emotional comfort on patient satisfaction. We further explored the effects of these communication patterns in different service contexts.

RESULTS

Physicians with a low response load, a more detailed style, and expressions of emotional comfort received more positive patient feedback. Response load did not affect patient satisfaction with free online health service, whereas a more detailed style and emotional comfort enhanced satisfaction with free service. Response load significantly reduced patient satisfaction with paid online health service, while a more detailed style had no effect. Compared with free service, emotional comfort more strongly promoted patient satisfaction with paid service.

CONCLUSIONS

The communication strategies identified can help physicians provide patients with a better internet hospital experience. These strategies require hospitals to schedule each physician’s online service period more appropriately. In addition, tailoring the strategies to service situations can facilitate more targeted and effective internet hospital service for patients.
Synthesis and application of Fe3O4/GO/PVP composite material for methylene blue adsorption
Authors: Luong Huynh Vu Thanh , Nguyen Thi Nhu Y , Nguyen Van Kiet , Ngo Truong Ngoc Mai , Nguyen Nhu Ngoc , Ly Phuong Thao
Published: August 2023

In this study, Fe3O4/GO/PVP (FGP) was successfully synthesized and efficiently applied for absorbing methylene blue. First, GO was synthesized by Hummer’s method from waste home-batteries. The chemical co-precipitation method was used to fabricate Fe3O4/GO from a mixture solution of GO, Fe3+, Fe2+. Polyvinylpyrrolidone PVP was selected to functionalize Fe3O4/GO and form Fe3O4/GO/PVP for improving dispersibility purpose in aqueous solution. The obtained Fe3O4/GO/PVP was characterized by XRD, FT-IR, BET, FE-SEM, UV-Vis techniques. Moreover, the effecting factors as pH, time adsorption, initial concentration of methylene blue were conducted. Adsorption isotherm models were also identified. The results showed that specific surface area of FGP-3 was 70.0 m2.g-1, the Freundlich isotherm model was suitable and the Dubinin - Radushkevich isotherm model showed that the process was physical adsorption. The maximum capacity (qmax) was 30.4 mg.g-1. These findings prove Fe3O4/GO/PVP as an inexpensive and efficient adsorbent for removal of cationic dyes.
Rural peoples’ perception, attitude, and engagement on invasive alien plants in Mount Manunggal, Cebu Island, Philippines
Authors: Garces Jake Joshua
Published: August 2023

This research examines the perceptions of rural residents of Mount. Manunggal, Cebu Island, Philippines, on the impact of unintentionally introduced invasive alien plants, such as Mikania micrantha, Lantana camara, and Chromolaena odorata, on their livelihoods. Results suggest that their perception of the impact of each species on their livelihood varies based on criteria such as: (1) the length of time invasive alien plants have been established in the forest, and (2) the kind of household. In addition, a household study revealed that forest-adjacent homes have reacted to invasive alien plants as both victims and beneficiaries. Most of the surveyed 77 families are likely to adapt to the invaded environment because they have a history of interacting with invasive alien plants and regard them as wonderful sources of necessities if appropriately involved. In addition, the data demonstrated rural residents are eager to invest in the control and management of invasive alien plants provided the government provides standardized and adequate technical methods and skills. Without government and stakeholder assistance, decreasing the invasion is seen as impossible, and the acceptance of invasive alien plants as part of the rural ecology is foreseen as a predictable result.
Identify and predict incorrect prices by Machine Learning Model
Authors: Lam Thanh Toan , Nguyen Xuan Ha Giang , Nguyen Thuan
Published: August 2023

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) brings huge advantages to businesses for selling products through multiple online shops. However, companies have difficulties in supervising the prices of products set by different retail shops on e-commerce platforms. Addressing these difficulties, we suggest a method to identify and predict products that sell at incorrect prices using a machine learning model combined price analysis. The study uses four machine learning models: K-nearest Neighbor (KNN), Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Multinomial Naive Bayes (MNB) and two text-based information extraction methods: BoW and TF-IDF to find to the best method. The research results show that the RF model and text-based information extraction method by the BoW provide more average accuracy than other specific models, when experimenting on the filter dataset the average accuracy after 10 runs are RF: 98.06%, SVM: 83.92%, MNB: 92.21%, KNN: 94.06%. Experimental results on the product dataset have an accuracy of RF: 83.02%, SVM: 55%, MNB: 79.33%, KNN: 79.36%.
Tertiary students’ preferences on extracurricular activities for English learning: Voices from the field of Advanced Program in Biotechnology
Authors: Le Xuan Mai , Ly Thi Bich Thuy , Le Thanh Thao
Published: August 2023

In Vietnam, where English plays a vital role in the country’s development, extracurricular activities for English learning are considered an effective reform for enhancing citizens’ English proficiency. Previous studies have showed the positive impact of extracurricular activities on language learners’ outcomes. Yet, almost none of them has investigated students’ voices about what, how, when, and where they want these activities to be organized. This current study was employed to fill that gap in the field of biotechnology (advanced program). A 77-item questionnaire was sent to 148 students who learned biotechnology in an advanced program at a tertiary institution in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. The results indicated the students preferred mental activities (M=4.00) to others. Moreover, they would like to travel to experience cultures from English-speaking countries (M=4.11). Further extracurricular activities were encouraged to be organized on their university campus (M=3.63). The students also preferred short-term activities at weekends to those that were organized over a long period. The study proposed a model for further extracurricular activities at the end of this writing.
The impact of the free cash flow and the firm’s life cycle on dividend policy: Evidence from Vietnam’s listed firms
Authors: Chau Anh Vu
Published: August 2023

The decision on dividend policy is one of the most important decisions in the financial sector which still has inconsistent results leading to various debates among researchers. This study aims to examine the impact of the factor of the free cash flow (FCF) and the firm’s life cycle (RE/TE) on the dividend payout ratio. A panel data of 110 listed firms from the period 2014 - 2020 on Ho Chi Minh stock exchange (HOSE) are used to test the hypothesis. The estimators used to analyze the data are fixed effect model (FEM), random effect model (REM), and then generalized method of moments (GMM) applied to remedy the common errors of panel data. The finding shows that firms in the growth stage will use the free cash flow to invest in a profitable project instead of paying dividends to shareholders. In the meantime, other firm characteristics such as firm size, return on assets, and debt have a positive impact on the dividend payout ratio.
Exploring Dynamic Development of Listening Comprehension Difficulties: A Longitudinal Case Study of EFL Learners
Authors: Yang Jiaqi
Published: August 2023

This study employed Dynamic Systems Theory to investigate the Listening Comprehension Difficulties (LCD) trajectories of two EFL learners. Through a longitudinal case study spanning a semester, LCD in five listening tasks was assessed using four indicators: vocabulary difficulties, familiar word difficulties, weak form difficulties, and chunk difficulties. Key findings included: 1) distinct nonlinear and intricate trajectories were observed for both learners, diverging from group averages; 2) semi-structured interview showed that individual pathways were influenced by interwoven factors including environmental variables (language policy, linguistic milieu, learning environment, etc.), linguistic factors (task complexity, language apprehension, native language transfer, etc.), and individual differences (e.g., self-regulation strategies, language anxiety, etc.).
Exploration and Practice of Online and Offline Hybrid Teaching Reform in Pharmacology Course
Authors: Liu Guangmin
Published: August 2023

The course of Pharmacology has implemented several rounds of online and offline hybrid teaching mode reform. By implementing the “three-step-six-step learning method”, students’ interest in learning has been effectively mobilized, and their autonomous learning ability has been enhanced. The teaching of pharmacological knowledge, the cultivation of pharmaceutical service ability and the cultivation of professional pharmacists’ quality have been closely combined, which has cultivated students’ professional self-confidence, cast students’ benevolence as  pharmacists, improved their professional competence and professional identity, and achieved professional education and moral education.
Flow of Third Grade Fluid and Vogel’s Model Viscosity in Cylindrical Pipe
Authors: Inalu Obi Boniface
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The flow of non-Newtonian fluid and Vogel’s model viscosity in cylindrical pipe is treated. The coupled nonlinear equations of motion solved and the effects of sundry parameters of the non-Newtonian fluid and the Vogel model viscosity examined. Results show that the gravitational parameter has a great influence on the flow field. It is observed that as the viscosity index increases, the velocity of the fluid flow reduces. This indicates that the shear strain which reduces the flow velocity, increases the viscosity. Results further show that increase in  increases the temperature of the cylinder indicates a low viscosity. This is because high temperature means that particles have more thermal energy and are easily able to overcome the attractive forces holding them together.
Study of Ethno-medicines among Some Tribes of Nandurbar District of Maharashtra
Authors: Patil M. B. , Khan Mustaq A. , Patil Jagruti J.
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The study on Ethno-medicinal Plant Survey in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra (2019-2021)" documented the traditional knowledge of ethnomedicinal plant species within the Bhil Pawara, Tadvi Gavit, Mavchi, Vasave, Dhanka, and Barela tribes of the Satpuda ranges in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. The research focused on identifying and recording 31 plant species that are utilized by these tribes for ethnomedicinal purposes. In addition to detailing the therapeutic applications of these plants for various ailments, the study also captured their cultural significance in activities, customs, beliefs, as well as their roles in providing food, fodder, fiber, and shelter. The findings of this investigation contribute to enhancing the existing understanding of ethno-botanical practices in the Nandurbar district.
Analysis of Final Ratings in Tourism Using Various Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Vempa Harish , Krishna Ch. V. Murali
Published: August 2023

Abstract: User-generated ratings are a tremendous asset to product descriptions and significantly impact decision-making in Context-Aware Recommender Systems. Researchers exploit this information to predict user preferences, model the item's attributes, and offer intelligible recommendations. However, not all contextual ratings are significant because they may be posted by various users for various reasons and based on different routines. Further, as users care about different attributes of multiple contexts, not all user ratings equally reflect the users' opinion of the overall rating, a primary concern in recommender systems. This article predicts the overall rating using user-user and item collaborative filtering with significant contexts and the outcome tested on various machine and deep learning models using the contextual segments.
Analisis Efektivitas Dana Desa dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Masyarakat Desa Sumbersari Kecamatan Sambeng Tahun 2017-2021
Authors: Yola Leora Yolanda Felancia
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas dan efisiensi pengelolaan Dana Desa di Desa Sumbersari, Kecamatan Sambeng, Kabupaten Lamongan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Metode penelitian ini melibatkan tiga analisis, yaitu Analisis Efektivitas, Analisis Efisiensi, dan Analisis Pendapatan Masyarakat sebelum dan setelah Dana Desa diterapkan. Variabel yang diteliti meliputi efektivitas dan efisiensi pengelolaan Dana Desa, serta pendapatan masyarakat. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 30 orang masyarakat Desa Sumbersari yang terlibat dalam analisis pendapatan.Pengelolaan Dana Desa di Desa Sumbersari diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat. Efektivitas dan efisiensi pengelolaan Dana Desa ini juga berdampak pada tingkat pendapatan. Jika pengelolaan Dana Desa mencapai efektivitas dan efisiensi yang baik, maka pendapatan masyarakat pasti akan meningkat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Dana Desa di Desa Sumbersari selama 5 tahun terakhir terbukti sangat efektif, meskipun masih belum efisien karena terdapat ketidakmerataan dalam alokasi anggaran. Meskipun demikian, pengelolaan Dana Desa di Desa Sumbersari telah berhasil meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat dan secara otomatis meningkatkan kesejahteraan mereka
Effect of Kutaki (Picrorhiza Kurroa Royle Ex Benth) on Dyslipidemia
Authors: Misar Wajpeyi Dr.Sadhana , Wajpeyi Dr. Ketki
Published: August 2023

Dyslipidemia is a lifestyle disorder related to a metabolic disorder of lipoprotein metabolism. It is mainly characterizedby raised (TCH) total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglyceride (TG) levels, and a fall in the high-densitylipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. It is the key contributing cause of atherosclerosis, coronary artery ailment, andcerebrovascular disease. It can be equated with medodushti and included under Santarpanjanya vyadhi as “Medoroga. This studyassesses the effect of Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth) on Dyslipidemia. A total of 30 patients with Dyslipidemia weretreated with Kutaki tablets 500 mg twice a day before meals with lukewarm water for 60 days. They were assessed for Lipid levels,Fasting glucose level, AST, ALT, S.Creatinine, and Serum Urea on days 0, 30, and 60. Significant improvement was observed in allparameters after the completion of treatment. Tikta Rasa (bitter taste), Ushna Virya (hot potency), Agnideepan, Pachana, and Lekhanaproperties of Kutaki help break Samprapti. Active ingredients of Kutaki possess Hypolipidemic and choleretic properties, whichhelp correct Lipid levels. Hepatoprotective and nephroprotective properties help in maintaining liver and kidney functionsnormally. It helps in improving deranged Agni and constipation. Kutaki can be useful in treating Dyslipidemia with any side effects.
Link Between Obesity and Periodontitis Severity: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Ramya Dr V. , Amaldas Dr Julius , J Bhuvaneswarri Dr
Published: August 2023

Obesity contributes to an overall inflammatory condition through its metabolic and immune parameters, therebyincreasing susceptibility to periodontal disease and periodontitis being one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases.Therefore, by evaluating the risk variables for Obesity and periodontitis, we could know the association, influence, and severityof Periodontal disease. 150 individuals reported to the Department of Periodontics, SBDCH, who were more than 35-70 yearsof age with mild, moderate, and severe Periodontitis were included in the study. A clinical examination was performed, whichincluded height, weight, waist circumference, abdominal/hip circumference, and blood pressure. On Intra oral examination,bleeding on probing, Periodontal probing pocket depth, and clinical attachment level was measured to assess the severity of theperiodontal condition. In addition, a blood investigation of lipid profile and HbA1C was taken. We found a statistically significantassociation between metabolic syndrome and Periodontal status. Obesity influences the severity of Periodontitis, and it's apopulation-based cross-sectional study; all the independent risk variables have a major role in developing the risk ofperiodontitis. Periodontitis has been proposed to contribute to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease primarilythrough the inflammatory and microbial burden posed by the inflamed surface area of the periodontal pocket.
Features of Genetic Sigma Factors Learning Model Simulating Neural Network
Authors: S Sasikala , Jeyalakshmi T Dr. Ratha
Published: August 2023

Sigma factors play a crucial role in the gene regulation process, which bind with RNA polymerase to unwind the genesequence by identifying the recognition of transcription starting motif pattern, a combination of nucleobases (Adenine(A),Cytosine(C), Guanine(G), Thymine(T)). The advancements in DNA analysis are useful for the geneticist to learn differentpatterns from different perspectives for the identification of mutations in genetic structures, new organisms ranging fromunicellular to multicellular, and useful for creating new gene patterns to get relief from hereditary diseases. To meet all thesechallenging needs, the proposed research work aimed to predict the DNA motif patterns of various sigma factors. Thus themain objective is to create a novel method named "Features of Genetic Sigma Factors Learning Model simulating NeuralNetwork" to predict the prefix motif patterns of major sigma factors such as sigma 70, sigma 32, sigma 24, sigma 19, and sigma38(σ70, σ32, σ24, σ19, and σ38). Each of the sigma factors possesses significant functionality, like vegetative growth for thedevelopment of nutrients. In the proposed model, the novel idea is a generation of a dictionary of DNA motifs that mimics then-gram of natural language processing. The proposed model is trained to feed the DNA motif dictionary, which consists ofpositive and negative motif patterns. The model is tested by an array of K-mer motif patterns taken from the whole E.Colibacterial genome, downloaded from the NCBI website (Escherichia coli str. K-12 substr. MG1655, complete genomeACCESSION: NC_000913). The experimental results of the proposed model yielded 100% accuracy. The model's outcome isa set of patterns that are highly helpful to experts in the biological fields to identify new gene patterns.
Rare Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Multiorgan Involvement in A Young Pregnant Women – A Case Report
Authors: Ravi Dr. Idhalya , Nithya.R Dr.
Published: August 2023

Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that notoriously varies in presentation, course, andoutcome. Active Nephritis, especially if the neuropsychiatry component is involved, is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomessuch as Gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and renal failure. Our aim is to elaborate on the case report of young pregnantwomen diagnosed with SLE with multiorgan involvement about its course and management and the need for a multidisciplinaryapproach. A 20-year-old primigravida at 33 weeks of gestation with no known co-morbidities previously came with a history offever for 2 days, abdominal pain, and bleeding per vagina. Given placental abruption, the patient underwent an emergency lowersegment cesarean section. The patient developed postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), which was managed medically. On POD#8(postoperative day 8), the patient had generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) and developed hematuria. On evaluation, itrevealed abnormal renal parameters suggestive of Pregnancy-related Acute Kidney Injury (PRAKI). The patient's condition did notimprove with conservative management. After immunological investigations, a renal biopsy was done, and the diagnosis wasconfirmed as SLE-LN III (Systemic lupus erythematosus-Lupus nephritis) with Neuropsychiatry component involvement. Hence,the patient was started on Hydroxychloroquine based on the National Institute of Health protocol, and her condition improved.Hence given the relatively high number of maternal and neonatal deaths, lupus pregnancies should be followed by a multidisciplinaryteam, including nephrologists, rheumatologists, and obstetricians experienced in high-risk pregnancies, and deliveries should beplanned in tertiary-care settings provided with neonatology intensive care units.
Role of EhretialaevisRoxb.. (Ajan Vruksha/Khandu Chakka) Medicated Thread in Fistula- In- Ano: - Randomised Clinical Trial
Authors: Thakre Rushikesh , Khandare Kiran , Harne Ketaki
Published: August 2023

Ehretialaevisroxb. is a traditional herbal plant used for various purposes, mainly wound healing and pain relief. This plant isalso known as AjanVruksha and commercially known as Khandu Chakk. Wound healing & pain relief activities of Ehretialaevisroxb.(AjanVruksha/Khandu Chakka) are used for making a novel herbal medicated thread in fistula- in- ano to avoid the untoward effects oftraditional Ksharsutra, commonly used in Ayurved practice for Fistula-in ano management. Fistula in ano is the abnormal tract having oneopening inside the anal canal and one opening at the perianal skin. Many modalities are available for the treatment of fistula in ano, likeKsharsutra, fistulotomy, fibrin glue injection, and fistula plug. Sometimes there are many tracts. Novel herbal thread comprisesehretialaevisroxb., Achyranthesaspera Linn., Ficusracemosa. A novel herbal thread was applied in group A of 75 patients and in group B of 75patients, a conventional thread was applied. The study is based on a superior clinical trial. To determine the efficacy of the compositionof the present invention, the clinical parameters of pain, bleeding, discharge, itching, tenderness, hyper granulation, and unit cutting timewere evaluated after every week. The novel thread was found more efficient in pain relief, discharge, etching, cutting rate, bleeding, andhyper granulation, than a conventional thread in this study. We aim to provide a medicated thread for fistula-in- ano, which canovercome deficiencies associated with the known arts and provide effective and safe treatment for affected patients. And to achieve thisaim, our objectives are to assess the efficacy of Novel Medicated thread and Conventional Ksharsutra in promoting healing in fistula- inano,along with comparing the efficacy of both threads.
Application of a spherical camera model for solving photogrammetric tasks
Authors: Penshin I.N.
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we consider the Unified Camera Model and its properties, as well as investigate and apply the improved Double-Spherical one (DS-model) in the task of restoring exterior and interior orientation elements for a set of images with ultra-wide-angle fisheye lens. The use of panoramic cameras in photogrammetry issues is a new trend, while the spherical model fully inherits the properties of the classical central-projection sample. The mathematical concept of using it is presented, as well as the solution of the optimization problem of calculating the elements of the internal and external orientation of the camera through the Gauss-Newton method, which is relevant for the tasks of reconstructing a three-dimensional scene and developing an optical SLAM based on a multi-camera system with ultra-wide-angle lenses, is implemented. In this work, epipolar geometry methods, digital image processing methods, statistical, numerical, and optimization ones were used. The results obtained enable evaluating the applicability of the DS-model for three-dimensional reconstruction of scenes during external and internal monitoring of buildings and structures, restoration of the motion trajectory and position in space for mobile systems with an installed camera, solving matters such as Perspective-n-Point for restoring the relative orientation between different active and passive sensors
Specification of a gas station as an object of cadastral registration
Authors: Rybkina A.M. , Demidova P.M. , Kolesnik O.A.
Published: August 2023

The authors discuss the features of the gas stations cadastral state registration as structures. The inaccuracy of information on the description of contours and main characteristics of real estate objects in the data of the Unified State Register of Real Estate, caused by the lack of a unified methodology, was revealed. In order to reduce the influence of the subjective component and avoid inconsistencies, it is necessary to adopt a single model standard for cadastral works on gas stations. We propose their specification as cadastral registration units, which means uniform immovable complexes, whose practical application will enable preserving information on the characteristics of real estate objects as part of the whole construction, as well as taking most correctly into account their design features by determining the coordinates of all characteristic points of contours of different types. This will contribute to improving the safety level of the gas station complex operating and implementing technology unity principle for maintaining a Unified State Register of Real Estate throughout the territory of the Russian Federation
Definição do problema: a necessidade de uma antropologia da arte
Authors: Gell Alfred
Published: August 2023

Nesse capítulo de Art and agency: an anthropological theory, Alfred Gell questiona o caráter antropológico de teorias sobre a arte que reivindicam esse atributo, e apresenta os pressupostos para a formulação de uma teoria que leve em conta efetivamente áreas de reflexão da Antropologia.
Mário Pedrosa e Cândido Portinari nos Estados Unidos (1942)
Authors: Mari Marcelo
Published: August 2023

Nos Estados Unidos, Mário Pedrosa retoma sua atividade como crítico de arte, depois de nove anos da publicação de seu ensaio sobre Käthe Kollwitz. Em seu novo ensaio sobre o pintor Cândido Portinari, Pedrosa retoma o debate sobre o significado do realismo na arte brasileira e toma posição em face dos acontecimentos no Brasil e no mundo, que aproximaram Brasil e Estados Unidos em 1942.
Financial Economics with Preferences and Frictions
Authors:   , Brøgger Andreas
Published: August 2023

This thesis represents the final product of my PhD studies at the Department of Finance and the Center for Financial Frictions at Copenhagen Business School. The thesis consists of three chapters which document how individuals’ preferences interact with financial markets to produce both financial and real outcomes in often surprising ways. The chapters are self-contained and can be read independently. The first chapter, “Skills and Sentiment in Sustainable Investing,” won the best paper in finance award at the 2020 conference on behavioral research in finance, governance, and accounting and has been invited to submit to the Review of Financial Studies. The chapter documents that flexible investors, such as hedge funds, have outperformed more socially constrained investors, such as pension funds, in their sustainable investments. The second chapter, “The Future of Emissions,” proposes to introduce a new financial asset named “Emission Futures”. Emission futures would allow us to make objective forward-looking ESG ratings, which would make impact investing more impactful by decreasing ratings’ inaccuracies and making them less prone to greenwashing. The third chapter, “Corporate Asset Pricing,” discovers the new fact that idiosyncratic volatility significantly predicts the convenience yield. This fact poses a puzzle with current safe asset theories and explains why these theories have been unable to match the convenience yield since the financial crisis.