bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
الجودة الشاملة في المكتبة المركزية بجامعة سرت: دراسة تحليلية
Authors: الصالحين عبد السلام سالم , ساسي عبير علي
Published: May 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعريف بمفهوم الجودة الشاملة في المكتبات الجامعية والتعرف على واقعها في المكتبة المركزية بجامعة سرت، كما هدفت إلى التعرف على إمكانية تطبيقها في مكتبة الدراسة ،وقد أجريت مقابلة غير مقننة مع مدير عام المكتبات والنشر بالجامعة، كما تم إعداد استمارة استبيان وزعت على مدير المكتبة ونائبه ورؤساء الأقسام والوحدات الذين بلغ عددهم (23) واسترجعت (20) استمارة قابلة للتحليل، وقد استخدم مقياس ليكرث الخماسي لتحليل البيانات ، فتوصلت الدراسة إلى جملة من النتائج أهمها أن اتجاه العينة كان محايد في كل محاور الجودة الشاملة، وبذلك فأن مؤشرات الجودة في مكتبات الدراسة ضعيفة بصفة عامة مقارنة بالمعايير التي يجب أن تتوفر في المكتبات الجامعية و أن العاملون بمكتبة الدراسة ليس لديهم دراية بمفاهيم الجودة الشاملة في المكتبات، كما أنه لا يوجد بمكتبة الدراسة متخصصون في علم المكتبات والمعلومات.
A method for determining fluids contact and identifying types of reservoir fluids in the F3-sandstone reservoir, field case study in Libya
Authors: Elhaddad Elnori , Shafter Boshnaf , Arebi Abd Alatie , Shawesh Monieb
Published: May 2023

This research study focuses on the use of tools for well X05-NC169a in (X field) in Libya. Tools such as reservoir saturation tool and repeat formation tool used in this study. F3-Sand Stone is the main reservoir and has a gross thickness ranging from 130 to 187 feet. The aim of this study is to identify the type of fluid and to determine fluid contacts in the F3 - Sand Stone Reservoir. The study was based on a petro-physical evaluation on the well X05-NC169a by using log data (Gamma Ray Log, Resistivity Log, Neutron Log and Density Log). The Techlog software was used to analyze the log data, while the Surfer software was used for mapping. The results indicate that it has a hydrocarbon and water column. Apart from combining the petro-physical results of well tests ( RFT data and RST) is to define the reservoir fluids type. The fluid contacts changed when the hydrocarbon fluid level decreased. The most dominant Hydrocarbon in the reservoir, according to RFT, RST, and Petro-physics data, is predominantly two phases. Zones of gas and oil.
Mediación artística y educativa: teatro foro con temática inclusiva y diversidad de género contra el bullying
Authors: Colomina Molina María Teresa
Published: May 2023

En este estudio se ha trabajado la mediación artística y educativa con alumnado de educación secundaria para prevenir el bullying, y generar una mayor aceptación e inclusividad en los centros educativos.  Para ello, se ha tomado como punto de partida la obra de teatro Malnacido que cuenta la historia verídica de Romasanta, que, por su condición intersexual, fue perseguido y acosado; convirtiéndose en un asesino en serie. Mediante una metodología basada en el Teatro Foro como herramienta de investigación participativa, y a través de recursos etnográficos, se pretende como objetivos que, por un lado, el estudiantado tome consciencia de su responsabilidad individual y colectiva, reconociendo aquellas conductas en los procesos de marginación y exclusión que empeoran la situación de las víctimas; y, por otro lado, mostrar a estas, las víctimas, mecanismos de defensa. Al final de la investigación se constata que el Teatro Foro promueve entre quienes participan una mayor cohesión grupal, y facilidad para detectar y actuar ante casos de acoso, por lo que su uso se considera fundamental para fomentar la actitud crítica y los valores democráticos. De la misma manera, permite incidir en aquellas competencias clave que están relacionadas con el desarrollo del lenguaje, la autonomía, la cultura y el conocimiento.
Formation of the macrostructure depending on the city and the ratio of the main components in railway steel ingots
Authors:   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Babachenko O. I. , Balakhanova T. V. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kononenko G. A. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Safronova O. A. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Dementieva Zh. A. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the work is to establish the influence of the basic elements of the chemical composition of steel for railway axles on the features of the formation of the primary structure. The problem of macrosegregation of alloying elements, which occurs during the solidification of a cast billet during continuous casting, remains relevant; it is the subject of countless experiments and theoretical judgments. A large percentage of these studies are devoted to carbon segregation, which is understandably highly relevant for the production of carbon steels. The relationship of processing, microstructure and properties indicates that the morphology and properties of the various phases at the microscopic level are largely closely related to the macroscopic behavior of materials. Basic knowledge about the mechanism of segregation shows that this is a very complex effect and it is necessary to take into account a wide range of factors that affect the continuous casting process. Due to the limited solubility of individual elements in the crystal lattice of steel, during the solidification of the melt, the residual liquid is enriched, resulting in the formation of micro- and macrosegregations (segregations, heterogeneities). The aim of the work is to reveal the influence of chemical elements on the formation of reverse segregation. As part of this work, pilot batches of steel samples were made and analyzed, which are used for the manufacture of railway axles - steel grades OS according to DSTU 31334, F according to AAR M 101 and EA1N according to EN 13261. Separate emphasis was placed on the ratio of content in steel Si and Mn. The formation of the so-called "reverse segregation" zone, observed in the studied ingots, is most likely due to the contamination and gas contamination of steel. The nature of the formation of this zone coincides with the features of the formation of places of contact between the branches of higher-order dendrites. It is established that the presence of structural heterogeneity reduces the mechanical properties. It has been shown for the first time that an increase in the ratio of Mn to Si content in axial steels of the EA1N, OC, and F grades contributes to an increase in the gas saturation of the steel and the appearance of anomalous structures.
Predictive evaluation of physical and chemical properties of new compositions of chromium-containing ferroalloys
Authors:   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Petrov A. F. , Grekov S. V. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Piptyuk V. P. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kuksa O. V. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Snigura I. R. ,   Iron and Steel Institute of Z. I. Nekrasov National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: May 2023

The aim of the work was to predict the most significant physicochemical characteristics (melting temperature and density) of new chromium-containing ferroalloys with reduced chromium content and increased silicon content. The applied methodology and criteria for quantitative assessment took into account microheterogeneity of multicomponent metal melts, melting temperature and density. Information about these characteristics is necessary for studying the kinetics of melting, assimilation of the leading elements of ferroalloys by the metal melt, and determining the efficiency of their use. An original approach is used to solve the modeling tasks, which is based on the concept of physicochemical modeling of interatomic interaction processes in melts, developed under the leadership of Professor E. V. Prykhodko. According to the developed concept, metal melts are considered as chemically unified systems, and a change in their composition affects a complex of physical and chemical properties caused by a change in the parameters of their electronic structure. To evaluate and take into account the influence of the microheterogeneity of the structure of melts of ferroalloy systems, the method of calculating criteria (ΔZy and Δd) was used, characterizing the degree of difference in the electronic and structural state of the melt as a chemically unified system, as opposed to a mechanical mixture of their initial components. Using these criteria and experimental ones, the values of the most important physicochemical characteristics of new compositions of chromium-containing ferroalloys, which are missing in the literature, were obtained. The results of the calculation of these properties can be used to change and improve the characteristics of chromium-containing ferroalloys in order to develop their rational compositions.
Peningkatan Vocabulary Siswa/Siswi Untuk Mengetahui Nama-Nama Benda Di Lingkungan Sekolah Dengan Menggunakan Flash Card Di Sdn 104211, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara
Authors: Rakasiwi Rani , Br. Tampubolon Marlina , Asi Erwindo Siahaan Ricky , Mery Rosmida Silalahi Masriani , Fitri Hasibuan Lely , Pebrina Sinaga Dwi , Husnah Harahap Nurul , Huda Firdaus Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran yang wajib dikuasai oleh siswa Sekolah Dasar. Namun siswa mengalami kesulitan berkomunikasi karena kurangnya penguasaan kosakata bahasa Inggris. Hal ini didukung pula dengan pembelajaran di sekolah yang lebih banyak menggunakan buku teks daripada menggunakan metode pembelajaran lain yang lebih menarik sehingga kegiatan pengabdian siswa/siswi ini perlu dilakukan di SDN 104211, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian siswa/siswi ini adalah untuk melatih siswa sekolah dasar berkomunikasi dalam bahasa Inggris untuk mengembangkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan kosakata dengan penggunaan media flash card. Metode yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyrakat ini melalui pelatihan ini ada dua tahap kegiatan yaitu teoritik dan praktis (Muhtadi, 2011; Tilaar, 1992). Dengan penggunaan media flash card, siswa SDN 104211 Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara semakin terlatih berbicara bahasa Inggris dan menguasai banyak kosakata bahasa Inggris yang ada di sekitar lingkungan mereka
Pelatihan Aplikasi Duolingo Bagi Guru Dan Siswa SMK Negeri 8 Pekanbaru
Authors: Syahputra Pane Eddis , Novendra Rizki , Afriansyah  , Permata Bunda Yola , Turnandes Yogo
Published: May 2023

Seorang guru dapat dikatan professional jika mampu beradaptasi dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan serta mampu menerapkan model, metode, media, maupun pendekatan pembelajaran berdasarkan kebutuhan peserta didik. Dalam belajar Bahasa Inggris setiap pembelajar harus bisa menguasai empat skill, yaitu listening, reading, writing dan speaking. Pengabdian pada SMK Negeri 8 Pekanbaru melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan aplikasi duolingo. Hasil dari pelatihan meliputi 1) siswa dapat memahami aplikasi duolingo, 2) siswa juga mampu memahami dan mengerjakan soal-soal dalam aplikasi duolingo, 3) siswa dapat meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Inggris.. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini untuk meningkatkan profesionalitas guru melalui kegiatan pelatihan pembuatan media ajar digital berbasis duolingo.
POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF RECLASSIFICATION OF NON-INVASIVE BRAIN STIMULATING AS A CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICES IN EUROPE AND ITS REFLECTIONS TO OUR COUNTRY
Authors: HANOĞLU Lütfü , KAÇ Beyzanur , TOKAÇ Mahmut
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT Neuromodulation techniques (NIBS) and devices that have emerged in the last thirty years are continued to develop rapidly. NIBS, which initially appeared to be effective only for the treatment of some neurological diseases, has been found to be effective in increase the capacities of normal people for education, sports, business life and military fields over time. This has led to the production of home/individual use versions of NIBS devices. On the one hand, the individual use of these devices is increasing rapidly in many countries, on the other hand, many researches on the effectiveness, safety and new usage areas of the techniques continue. The production, placing on the market and use of all this NIBS devices to be used for scientific research, treatment or individual uses are directly or indirectly dependent on the rules and conditions in the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) of the European Union (EU). Our country also complies with these rules. A new regulation numbered 2022/2347 has been published by the EU for the specification of non-medical product groups included in the Annex XVI of regulation No. 2017/745. NIBS devices, one of the product groups in question, have been subjected to a new classification due to this regulation and this change has caused various objections from all stakeholders related to this field. Objections to the new classification stem from the fact that ethics committees will drastically change their approach to research in these areas, and that these changes involve much more challenging conditions for researchers and device manufacturers than before. As a result of this situation, the main concern has emerged that the limitation of research will lead to the interruption of production and development activities in this field and even to prevent the the patients, from benefiting from these treatments. In this study, the old and new regulations are analysed together and it is aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of the procedure and content of the regulation, its reflections on the field and the criticisms brought to the regulation in the light of scientific data in the field. Based on this assessment, an attempt has been made to provide a perspective to the relevant stakeholders in Turkey, researchers, ethics committees that authorise/supervise research with these devices in line with the EU, and the competent authority that oversees the production, distribution and conformity of medical devices, both on the current situation and what should be. Keywords: Non-invasive neuromodulation, European Union Medical Device Regulation, MDR, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK)
Antibacterial Response of Cinnamomum iners Leaves Extract and Cinnamic Acid Derivative against Pathogens that Triggers Periimplantitis
Authors: Manogaran Yoghinni , Jagadeesan Dharshini , Narain Kamal , Kumari Usha , Anand Preetha , Shanmugavelu Shalini
Published: May 2023

Pathogenic bacteria based Periimplantitis is a serious concern for the of dental implants failure. Evidences over S. aureus and E. coli to cause periimplantitis, antibacterial potential of Cinnamomum iners and cinnamic acid motivated present study to compare the antibacterial activity of hydrazide derivative of cinnamic acid (HDCA) and Cinnamomum iners leaves extract (CILE) against periimplantitis triggering microbes (PTM). Current study involved synthesis of HDCA and preparation of CILE. The HDCA was characterized using ATR-IR, 1H-NMR and Mass spectrometric data. Both HDCA and CILE were further investigated for their antibacterial activity against PTM that is Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Among two, the HDCA exhibited high antibacterial activity when compared with CILE. Based on the results, present study concludes that HDCA possess high antimicrobial potential against PTM and recommends that HDCA should be further investigated to support its clinical significance.
An Overview on Pharmacophore: Their significance and importance for the activity of Drug Design
Authors: Kumar Sahdev Anil , Gupta Priya , Manral Kanika , Rana Preeti , Singh Anita
Published: May 2023

The pharmacophore concept was first put forward as a useful picture of drug interactions almost a century ago, and with the rise in computational power over the last few decades, has become a well-established CADD method with numerous different applications in drug discovery. Depending on the prior knowledge of the system, pharmacophores can be used to identify derivatives of compounds, change the scaffold to new compounds with a similar target, virtual screen for novel inhibitors, profile compounds for ADME-tox, investigate possible off-targets, or just complement other molecular methods “chemical groups” or functions in a molecule were responsible for a biological effect, and molecules with similar effect had similar functions in common. The word pharmacophore was coined much later, by Schueler in his 1960 book Chemobiodynamics and Drug Design, and was defined as “a molecular framework that carries (phoros) the essential features responsible for a drug’s (Pharmacon) biological activity.
Antiviral potential of Medicinal plants against Influenza Viruses: A Systematic Review
Authors: Boora Sanjit , Khan Anish , Soniya Kumari , Yadav Suman , Kaushik Sulochana , Kumar Ramesh , Chhikara Sunil , Kaushik Samander
Published: May 2023

Influenza is a considerable public health hazard that affects people worldwide. Effective diagnosis and timely treatment are critical for the influenza virus. The current review primarily focuses on isolating a novel, cost-effective anti-influenza viral. Several natural bioactive compounds have precious therapeutic potential. We have shortlisted twenty-one medicinal plants with potent antiviral properties effective at different stages of replication of the influenza virus. Certain extracts of these medicinal plants are gaining popularity compared to synthetic drugs due to their safety and broad-spectrum action. Our meta-analysis focuses on various characteristics of the medicinal plant extracts that help prevent and spread the influenza virus in the early stages. Oseltamivir, zanamivir, amantadine, and rimantadine are used to inhibit the activity of neuraminidase and matrix-2 proteins. However, they have side effects. Their inappropriate doses may cause mutation and confer resistance to the antivirals. According to the circulating strain, the influenza vaccine needs to be updated every year. As a result, chemically synthetic drugs and the current vaccination are not long-term solutions. Thus, we focus on plant metabolites, which are less harmful, permanent cures, and cost-effective than synthetic drugs.
Performance Evaluation of Mentha longifolia Plant for Domestic Waste water Treatment under arid climate conditions (Tamanrasset region, Algeria)
Authors: Bouhoreira Abdelaziz , Khedidja Benzahi , labed Brahim , Ameur Zorai , Mabrouk Serraoui , Batoul Benachoura Sabrina , Rabia Benzahi
Published: May 2023

The objective of this work is to highlight the purification performance of the Mentha longifolia plant for wastewater under a horizontal flow regime and a hot and dry (arid) climate. In this research, we made a comparison between a planted bed of Mentha longifolia and a non-planted bed (control) as well as the study of the performance of the Mentha longifolia to purify the wastewater. The study is carried out according to an experimental pilot in the urban wastewater treatment zone within the National Sanitation Office (NSO) in Tamanghasset. The experimental pilot consists of pots of capacity 130 liters filled from bottom to top on a thickness of 45 cm of gravel (15 / 25mm) of 10 cm of sand. The pot is planted with young stems of Mentha longifolia (36 stems / m2) and the other non-planted pot is taken as a control. The pots are fed by urban wastewater (18 liters / day), once a week. The water obtained after 5 days is collected in a container located under the pot. The performance information shown is for the periods from the month of January - April 2021.After four months of follow –up, we obtained the pollutant removal results with the following percentages: COD (77.74%), BOD5 (72.47%), MES (87.78%), NO3-(63.40%), NO2- (62.03%), PO43- (62.77%), E. coli (99.43%). The existence of the plant Mentha longifolia in planted beds maintains a sufficient porosity that prevents clogging. The significant reduction of pollutants and pathogenic microorganisms allows us to consider the reuse of treated water in agriculture and industry.
A stochastic framework for uncertainty quantification and data-enhanced modeling of turbulent flows
Authors: Zare Armin
Published: May 2023

The dynamics of wall-bounded turbulent flows are typically analyzed using the linearized Navier-Stokes equations around base profiles, which either describe a steady-state solution or a long-time averaged mean of a simulation- or experiment-based flow field. Deterministic or stochastic forcing can then be used to compensate for the neglected nonlinear terms and evaluate the input-output features of the linearized dynamics. While uncertainty in the base profile and inputs challenging the effectiveness of linearized models for analysis and flow control, it also presents an opportunity for improving the accuracy of the linearized dynamics in capturing spatio-temporal flow features. We demonstrate how modeling such sources of uncertainty can enable physical discovery and statistical modeling of quantities of interest in two applications involving the analysis and control of complex fluid flows. First, we show how uncertainty quantification with highly structured, random base flow perturbations can uncover transition trends in channel flows. To this end, we build upon an input-output framework for the analysis of linear systems subject to additive and multiplicative sources of uncertainty to provide easily verifiable conditions for the stability and frequency response of the flow dynamics. We then show how stochastic dynamical modeling of additive sources of uncertainty can provide a data-driven refinement of control-oriented models of wind turbine wakes whereby predictions of turbulence intensity variations behind wind the turbines and thrust force and power generation can be improved in accordance with large-eddy simulations of the flow over a cascade of turbines.
Coaches’ Perspectives about the Reasons behind Dropping Out of Sports in Wrestlers
Authors: Kaynar Ömer
Published: May 2023

It has been known that amateur or professional athletes quit competing because of personal and socio-economic reasons such as lack of financial, technical, or family support, and lack of motivation for a future career. Especially, it has been common in Turkish wrestling that many elite wrestlers quit competing at an early age. This research aims to determine the reasons why wrestlers quit the sport, according to coaches. A qualitative research method was used to conduct the study. The research population included 293 volunteer coaches who were active in sports clubs in fifty-one different cities in Turkey. Participating coaches consist of different experience levels, from beginner coaches to elite-level national head coaches. While descriptive statistics was used to determine the characteristics of the participants, the data was done through content analysis. The research data were obtained with four open-ended questions that were asked of the coaches. After the interview, the opinions of the coaches were written down based on the answers given to the questions. In this study, an example of the question, “Did any of your athletes quit wrestling?” was asked of 293 wrestling coaches. When the coaches were asked, “If your answer is yes, why do you think your athletes quit wrestling?” 173 (59.04%) out of 293 coaches stated that they quit wrestling due to future anxiety, 70 (23.89%) family, 30 (10.23%) disability, 17(5.80%) the coach, and 3(1.02%) friends. According to coaches, the main reason that wrestlers drop out of the sport is the concern about the future.
Peace and Conflict Resolution in Tamil Tradition
Authors: Chandrasekar Dr. V
Published: May 2023

Violence threatens to ruin the entire human civilization. every man attempts or intends at attaining peace both within him and with others. Peace is a state of power packed stillness and peace can also be understood as restraining oneself from talking and exposing oneself in the midst of the learned. Love is not merely an emotion but is in the form of energy which is transacted every moment. So, it affects all forms of life which grows with sharing. Moreover, Love helps us overcome the sense of fear and also promotes better understanding and appreciation. It must begin from oneself towards his/her parents, and grow gradually to include family, neighbourhood, country and lastly God. Water, when mixed with milk will become milk and does not remain water. The meanness of the mean will vanish totally when mixed with the dignity of the excellent. In the Tamil tradition, with reservations pertaining to the wicked, and the wrong-doer, does not speak of violence against them. Instead, it aims at peaceful co-existence even at such situations.
Comparative study on phytochemical analysis of active ingredient of Ocimum sanctum and Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extracts
Authors: Kumar Sachin , Dhankhar Harsh , Dinodia Naveena , Kumari Seema
Published: May 2023

The objectives of this study includes the collection of Ocimum sanctum and Glycyrrhiza glabra leaves for phytochemical extraction and preparation of solvent (aqueous) extraction from them for phytochemical analysis. Moreover it further involves the extraction of carbohydrates, alkaloids, glycosides and secondary metabolites from the leaves extract for phytochemical screening. On the basis of it the comparative study of Ocimum sanctum and Glycyrrhiza glabra was done.
Preparation of Alternative Media Source for the Cultivation of Bacteria, Fungi and for Plant Culture Using Fermented Agro waste
Authors: Masurkar Snehal A , Pathade G.R , Jadhav Mrunalini
Published: May 2023

Agro waste was collected from street vegetable and fruit vendors from Karad street markets (fruit peel samples and vegetables). All the agro wastes samples were subjected to fermentation and preparation of media. After observation of the results, it was clear that both fungi - Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp. showed excellent growth on all the waste media prepared. The Fermented Banana waste medium and Fermented Cabbage waste medium proved to be the most effective for the growth of E.coli, Micrococcus sp. and Bacillus sp. The 3% concentrated fermented fruit and vegetable waste were found to give satisfactory results for the germination of groundnut seeds. Amongst all the media prepared, Fermented Banana waste, Fermented Cabbage waste and Fermented Banana + Chikoo waste were most effective and supported germination of Groundnut seeds. The Fermented Banana waste and Fermented Banana + Chikoo waste gave rise to shoot formation. It was evident that Fermented Cabbage waste media and Fermented Banana waste media gave excellent results for Bacteria and fungi and micropropagation of groundnut seeds. The present study has revealed that the fermented fruit peel waste and vegetable waste materials contain minerals and nutrients that can meet the nutritional requirements of industrially important fungi, bacteria and plants. Thus, agrowastes can be utilized as an alternative materials in the formulation of culture media for microorganisms and plants and they are less expensive
Investigation of the antibacterial efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) based Irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis Concerning Root Canal Disinfection
Authors: Pawar Jayant , Pathade G.R , Singh E.A
Published: May 2023

The present study is aimed to investigate the antibacterial efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) based irrigants for root canal disinfection. The ZnO NPs-based irrigant was tested in-vitro on Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC: 29212) with NaOCl as a positive control. In this direction, ZnO NPs are very important as they are biocompatible, non-cytotoxic, cheap and easy to produce. The synthesis of ZnO NPs was carried out by facile semi-solvo thermal route using zinc acetate and urea as precursors and a mixture of deionized water and ethylene glycol as solvent. The optical, structural and morphological analyses were carried out by UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD, SEM and TEM. The qualitative and quantitative antimicrobial activity of ZnO NPs were tested against Enterococcus faecalis containing 1/*105 CFU/ml. The structural and morphological analysis of ZnO NPs reveals the formation of a hexagonal crystal structure having flowerlike morphology where each flower is made up of petals with a thickness of 10-50 nm. The absorption edge was found to be shifted to the lower wavelength at 340 nm which can be due to the size quantization effect. The band gap value was calculated to be 3.65 eV. The inhibition zones were observed in all concentrations with positive control. The MIC and MBC of ZnO NPs were found to be 250 μg/ml and 1000 μg/ml, respectively. Overall, ZnO NPs synthesized by the semi-solvo thermal method were found to be an effective antibacterial agent against E. faecalis. Therefore, ZnO NPs can be used in irrigant solutions for better protection of the oral canal from E. faecalis.
Maine’s Clean Water Infrastructure: Transformative Power and Ongoing Needs
Authors: Kavanah Brian
Published: May 2023

"Maine’s clean water infrastructure, particularly municipal and quasi-municipal wastewater treatment facilities, was largely built after the establishment of the CWA when federal grant funding via the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Construction Grants Program was made available on a large scale. Clean water infrastructure is often out of sight and out of mind for most people, but the maintenance and upgrading of this essential infrastructure is critical to protect water quality and public health and to support economic growth."
Pemberdayaan Kemandirian Warga Sekolah Sehat dan Peduli TBC dalam Gerakan Bersama (Geber) Melawan Tuberkulosis
Authors: Ernirita Ernirita , Mujiastuti Rully , Awaliah Awaliah , Zuryati Masmun , Widiastuti Eni , Idriani Idriani , Setiyono Erwan , Nazilah Putri Fadlilatun , Tazkiya Syahla
Published: May 2023

Penularan Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) merupakan penyebab utama infeksi secara global. Penularan terjadi di dalam rumah dan di luar rumah, termasuk dalam satuan Pendidikan Sekolah. Pengabdian menggunakan sebuah metode untuk menangani kasus MTB berupa Gerakan Pemberdayaan (GEBER), Bina Suasana dan Advokasi. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah terbentuknya Kelompok Peduli Tuberkulosis (TBC) untuk menemukan suspeks TBC pada siswa, terbentuknya kawasan sadar TBC, dan revitalisasi UKS melalui terbentuknya kepengurusan Sekolah Sehat.
Keep Thinking: Your most creative ideas aren’t your first
Authors:   Character Lab, Alter Adam
Published: May 2023

“I have no idea what to do with 1,000 tennis balls!” My student Nick was frustrated with the assignment. I’d asked the students to imagine they were working at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. After the tournament ended, a supervisor offered them the lightly used tennis balls hit during the event by stars like Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Their job was to sell the balls for a profit.
Transcendental, vida e indeterminação – a propósito da Crítica da faculdade de julgar e da Naturphilosophie de Schelling
Authors: Gaspar Francisco Prata
Published: May 2023

Ao discutir a presença da terceira Crítica na obra inicial de Schelling, o artigo pretende mostrar como a vida e o ser organizado, tal como pensados por Kant nos marcos conceituais da faculdade de julgar reflexionante, se revelam ao jovem Schelling como um problema, cuja solução o conduzirá progressivamente à formulação de uma Naturphilosophie e ao abandono da filosofia transcendental. A vida e, a fortiori, a natureza terão de se constituir como uma atividade anterior e mesmo fundante da autoconsciência transcendental, deixando esta de ser o sujeito do saber para se tornar seu objeto. Ao final, o artigo procura traçar algumas consequências especulativas e práticas dessa nova concepção de razão, de ser e de filosofia.
Potential of marketing medicinal plants in Uttarakhand
Authors: Gusain M. , Sultan Zafar , Singh C. , Bisht N.
Published: May 2023

There is a large population all over the world who are dependent on medicinal plants for their primary healthcare needs. According to WHO, the international market of herbal products is estimated to be of the tune of US $62 billion which is poised to grow to US $5 trillion by the year 2050. The share of India is less than 1% in the world medicinal plant trade. Uttarakhand with its unique geographical location and rich heritage of traditional use of medicinal plants promises a good future, thus moving towards the ambitious goal of becoming a herbal state. There exists established markets in the state but is lacking in the field of marketing these produce. Steps like value addition, creating brand identity, product certification and a strong MIS (market information services) will help in effective marketing of state’s medicinal produce at national and global level.
Cognitive Motivational Perspectives of Performance Measurement System and Organisational Commitment: Role Ambiguity as a Mediator
Authors: Rasit Zarinah Abdul , Isa@Mohamed Isa Che Ruhana , Hamid Nadiah Abdul , Kamarudin Siti Nurhazwani
Published: May 2023

The use of Comprehensive Performance Measurement System (CPMS) in facilitating and influencing decisions has been predominant for such purposes. It is also a complex link of CPMS with individual performance which has been evidenced in the literature in recent years. Nonetheless, prior studies have shown inconsistent findings on CPMS informational characteristics and their behavioral implications. Therefore, by taking the cognitive motivational theory and role theory into account, the current study contends the usefulness of CPMS information in increasing role expectation and motivation. Accordingly, this study examines the influence of CPMS on the role ambiguity of managers and organizational commitment by collecting data from 120 business unit managers of manufacturing companies that are registered under the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). To further examine the mediating effect, the study employed Partial Least Squares and the Sobel test and found that the informational characteristics of CPMS enhance organizational commitment by reducing role ambiguity. Overall, CPMS may provide useful information or feedback to better understand the roles of managers to essentially enhance motivation and improve commitment.
Simulation for social integration
Authors: Smith Samantha Eve , Tallentire Victoria Ruth
Published: May 2023

Social integration may be divided into three categories: absorption of newcomers, merging of two or more groups and increased group cohesion. This essay presents four case studies which layer pertinent conceptual frameworks to explore how four immersive simulation programmes might influence social integration: the refugee doctors’ programme, an interprofessional programme for trainee pharmacists and medical students, an internal medicine trainee bootcamp and an
How do maternity teams perform in and perceive a role-based approach to teamwork in maternity emergencies? A qualitative study in simulation
Authors: Janssens Sarah , Kikkawa Yoriko , Mavin Timothy J
Published: May 2023

Effective teamwork in interprofessional healthcare teams requires expert performance by individuals in clearly defined roles. This focus on role clarity and role performance provides the basis of the ‘pit crew’ approach, now commonly utilized in resuscitation teams with demonstrated benefits in patient care. Maternity teams responding to emergencies may benefit from a similar approach to teamwork; however, little attention has been paid to team member roles within the maternity emergency context. In this qualitative case study of maternity teams responding to two simulated maternity emergencies in the context of a teamwork training course, we aimed to describe team member performance in roles and explore clinician perceptions of role allocation and performance within the team. Video analysis of role performance demonstrated team members performed actively and passively in multiple roles throughout the scenario, with some improvement in role consistency between Case 1 and Case 2. Workload distribution was uneven, with some clinicians performing tasks across several roles concurrently, while others did not appear to take on any role. Thematic analysis of debriefing conversations and post-scenario interviews and focus groups revealed four themes. Three themes related to the process of team member allocation to roles with participants describing the need to firstly gain an understanding of the situation, have knowledge of clinical requirements and priorities and consider their suitability for role in the clinical case. The fourth theme related to participants shift in conceptual understanding of how to work in roles facilitated by the simulations and debriefings. This study provides a preliminary understanding of how team members allocate roles in
Utilizing simulation to improve pre-hospital medical care for paediatric seizure
Authors: Rayburn David , Faris Gregory W , Ahmed Rami A , Falvo Lauren , Bona Anna , Sarmiento Elisa J , Montgomery Erin E , Weinstein Elizabeth
Published: May 2023

Paediatric patients represent 5–15% of emergency medical services (EMS) transports in the US, yet true paediatric emergencies are rare. Management of these cases remains a common area of discomfort for pre-hospital providers. Previous studies have shown that simulation-based medical education is a useful tool to enhance patient safety in paediatrics. Simulation is an ideal modality to evaluate cognitive, technical and behavioural skills in low frequency, high-stakes events for healthcare providers. We hypothesize that using a deliberate practice model with simulation through a 6-month longitudinal curriculum will improve performance among pre-hospital providers treating paediatric seizure patients.

A prospective observational education study design of a 6-month longitudinal simulation curriculum was executed. The performance of each two-member fire-based crew was analysed during three separate simulation events. The

Thirty-nine pre-hospital providers completed at least some portion of the curriculum. There was an improvement in provider reported self-efficacy scores across all questions, as well as improvement in pre- and post-test knowledge scores. While the total number of critical actions completed did not vary significantly between simulations, there was improvement in several action items including end-tidal carbon dioxide use, application of oxygen, checking of medication dosage and administration of correct benzodiazepine dose.

A simulation-based curriculum on the management of paediatric seizure for EMS providers improved self-efficacy, knowledge and performance of various critical actions in simulated settings.
The Use of Textbook Illustrations in Teaching English Reading in Junior Secondary School
Authors: Yue Qing
Published: May 2023

Although the progress of modern information technology and society has made modern junior high school English textbooks gradually develop in the direction of multi-modality, in actual teaching, teachers make less use of textbook illustrations and have difficulties in using them. Based on the two dimensions of classification and function of illustrations, the article Save the Sharks! from the Unit 13 Reading section of the Grade 9 English textbook of PEP is used as an example to discuss the effective use of textbook illustrations in reading teaching in conjunction with actual teaching. Teachers can use the illustrations in the three stages of reading, namely pre-reading, while-reading and post-reading, to help them enrich the classroom content and present a better quality of reading classroom.
A Comparative Study on Two English Translations of Song of A Pipa Player from the Perspective of Translation Aesthetics
Authors: Peng Yuan
Published: May 2023

Poetry translation is a formidable task for the difficulty of achieving unity of form and content. This thesis analyzes two English versions of Bai Juyi’s Song of a Pipa Player from the perspective of translation aesthetics of Liu Miqing, one is Xu Yuanchong’s and the other is Witter Bynner’s. It is found that translation aesthetics theory is a thread running through two translations, and reasons of different translation choices can be explained from translators’ translation idea, thinking pattern and sensitivity of expressed emotion of the ST, which can be a guidance for poetry translation.
Research on ESG Practice of China Manufacturing Industry under the Background of Dual Carbon
Authors: Liu Haotian
Published: May 2023

Environment, Society and Governance (ESG), as a new development concept, is consistent with the spiritual core of "sustainable development" in China. China's competent authorities and regulatory authorities attach great importance to this. With the development and opening up of China, ESG concept has gradually become the mainstream trend of sustainable development. Based on the background of "double carbon", this paper studies the ESG practice of China manufacturing industry, taking into account many factors such as environmental responsibility, social responsibility and corporate governance, so as to realize the sustainable development of the industry.
A Method to Locate Firing Points by Fusing Double CCD and GIS
Authors: Xu Chengjun , Xu Chao , Wei Zhe , Cheng Fangzhi
Published: May 2023

The precise positioning of the firing explosion point is an effective means to test the technical performance of artillery weapons and equipment warfare, but when the CCD single pole distance method is directly used to detect the explosion point, it is often affected by the obstacles in the shooting visual area, terrain and landform, and the detection and positioning accuracy is difficult to meet the evaluation requirements. To this end, the double CCD intersection method is first used to locate the explosive point, and the target recognition and positioning algorithm is used to realize the visual explosion point positioning, but this method also has the phenomenon of missing detection of the bomb point and ricochet explosion point. Then, the sensor is used to collect GIS signals at the point of explosion, which can well detect the location of missed bounces and ricochets, but there is also the cost of time registration and spatial coordinate system registration. In order to give full play to the complementary advantages of the two positioning methods, this paper proposes to establish a fusion localization model. Experiments have verified that the fusion positioning method improves the accuracy of the detection of the explosion point of traditional single live shooting, and can provide a reference for the positioning detection of related points of interest.
Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Oil from Dried Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) Fruit Pulp: Oil Yield, Solubility, and the Oil Characteristics
Authors: Tran Nam N. , Dang Tuan Q.
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the applicability of supercritical fluid technology for extraction of avocado oil. The dried avocado fruit pulp (Persea americana Mill.) was extracted by using a semi-pilot supercritical extraction system. Effect of several process parameters, such as CO2 flow rate, particle size, pressure and temperature on total oil yield, free fatty acid, peroxide value, total phenolic and total flavonoid content in oil were assessed. Avocado oil was extracted within the range for flow rate of 10 and 15L/h, particle size of 2.0 and 3.0 mm, temperature of 34, 42 and 50 oC and pressure of 15, 20, 25 and 30 MPa. Kinetic curves clearly exhibited three periods of extraction (constant rate, falling rate and diffusion-controlled). Increasing flow rate, pressure, temperature or reducing particle size brought an increase in the oil yield and extraction rate. Overall, after 150 min of extraction, the oil in dried avocado was almost completely extracted. The oil yield by supercritical CO2 method (58.97%) obtained at 50 oC and 30 MPa was higher than that by Soxhlet method (55.83%). An increase in pressure (at constant temperature) brought an increase in free fatty acid values in oil but decrease in peroxide values and total phenolic content. On the other hand, the effect of temperature on those parameters was opposite. The oil by supercritical CO2 method was of better quality than that by Soxhlet method.
Deep Learning for Physical Damage Detection in Buildings: A Comparison of Transfer Learning Methods
Authors: BEKTAŞ EKİCİ Betül , USTAOĞLU Saltuk Taha
Published: May 2023

The detection of physical damage in buildings is a critical task in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures. In this study, the effectiveness of deep learning methods for detecting physical damage in buildings, specifically focusing on cracks, defects, moisture, and undamaged classes was investigated. Transfer learning methods, including VGG16, GoogLeNet, and ResNet50, were used to classify a dataset of 7200 images. The dataset was split into training, validation, and testing sets, and the performance of the models was evaluated by using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Results show that all three models achieved high accuracy on the test set, with VGG16 and ResNet50 outperforming GoogLeNet. Additionally, precision, recall, and F1-score metrics indicate strong performance across all classes, with VGG16 and ResNet50 achieving particularly high scores. It is demonstrated the effectiveness of deep learning methods for physical damage detection in buildings and provides insights into the comparative performance of transfer learning methods.
Het ongemak van complexiteit
Authors: van Putten Robert
Published: May 2023

The inconvenience of complexity

Complex issues are often about uncomfortable existential experiences. Public Administration has paid little attention to this existential dimension. This article is an exploration of this existential dimension in governance and policy. Doing right by this dimension implies a relativization of social engineering. Strengthening the role of emotions, practical wisdom, and professional identity is necessary. A different way of dealing with time is also important, so that room for deceleration is created to do right by existential experiences. These aspects are part of public craftsmanship.
The role of cannabis (Cannabis sativa) cultivation growth as a driving force in land use and cover change (LUCC) in the upstream part of the Laou river catchment area (Northern Morocco)
Authors: Hmamou Mustapha , Vila-Subirós Josep , Chikhi Noureddine , Boulifa Abdelaziz , EL Abdellaoui Mohamed
Published: May 2023

The population of the Rif mountains in Morocco depends mainly on the cultivation of cannabis for its livelihood. This study shows the role played by such cultivation in landscape changes in the upstream part of the Laou river catchment area between 1985 and 2019. The analysis was developed using Landsat data. The results indicate that cannabis cultivation has contributed to accelerating the process of LUCC, given that most types of forests were largely transformed to cultivated areas. The increasing pressure on agricultural land, especially after agricultural innovations and the culture of new cannabis hybrids, has had serious consequences on the environment, economy and society. This has been demonstrated in the intensive exploitation of water, and as a result several areas are now denied access to drinking and irrigation water. To reduce the harm of these transformations, diversified and sustainable agricultural practices must be restored to their previous state.
Turiel, Antonio (2022). Sense energia. Breu guia per al Gran Descens
Authors: Ferrer Gallardo Xavier
Published: May 2023

Turiel, Antonio (2022).Sense energia. Breu guia per al Gran DescensMadrid: Alfabeto, 105 p.ISBN 978-84-17951-34-4