bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pre-operative visceral adipose tissue radiodensity is a potentially novel prognostic biomarker for early endoscopic post-operative recurrence in Crohn’s disease
Authors: Gu Phillip , Dube Shishir , Gellada Norman , Choi So Yung , Win Susan , Lee Yoo Jin , Yang Shaohong , Haritunians Talin , Melmed Gil Y , Vasiliauskas Eric A , Bonthala Niru , Syal Gaurav , Yarur Andres J , Ziring David , Rabizadeh Shervin , Fleshner Phillip , Kallman Cindy , Devkota Suzanne , Targan Stephan R , Li Dalin , McGovern Dermot PB
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Evidence suggests inflammatory mesenteric fat is involved in post-operative recurrence (POR) of Crohn’s disease (CD). However, its prognostic value is uncertain, in part, due to difficulties studying it non-invasively.

AIM

To evaluate the prognostic value of pre-operative radiographic mesenteric parameters for early endoscopic POR (ePOR).

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of CD subjects ≥ 12 years who underwent ileocecal or small bowel resection between 1/1/2007 to 12/31/2021 with computerized tomography abdomen/pelvis ≤ 6 months pre-operatively and underwent ileocolonoscopy ≤ 15 months post-operatively. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) volume (cm3), ratio of VAT:subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) volume, VAT radiodensity, and ratio of VAT:SAT radiodensity were generated semiautomatically. Mesenteric lymphadenopathy (LAD, largest lymph node > 10 mm) and severe vasa recta (VR) engorgement (diameter of the VR supplying diseased bowel ≥ 2 × VR supplying healthy bowel) were derived manually. The primary outcome was early ePOR (Rutgeert’s score ≥ i2 on first endoscopy ≤ 15 months post-operatively) and the secondary outcome was ePOR severity (Rutgeert’s score i0-4). Regression analyses were performed adjusting for demographic and disease-related characteristics to calculate adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI).

RESULTS

Of the 139 subjects included, 45% of subjects developed early ePOR (n = 63). VAT radiodensity (aOR 0.59, 95%CI: 0.38-0.90) and VAT:SAT radiodensity (aOR 8.54, 95%CI: 1.48-49.28) were associated with early ePOR, whereas, VAT volume (aOR 1.23, 95%CI: 0.78-1.95), VAT:SAT volume (aOR 0.80, 95%CI: 0.53-1.20), severe VR engorgement (aOR 1.53, 95%CI: 0.64-3.66), and mesenteric LAD (aOR 1.59, 95%CI: 0.67-3.79) were not. Similar results were observed for severity of ePOR.

CONCLUSION

VAT radiodensity is potentially a novel non-invasive prognostic imaging marker to help risk stratify CD patients for POR.
Impact of frailty on short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhou Yao , Zhang Xiao-Lei , Ni Hong-Xia , Shao Tian-Jing , Wang Ping
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Colorectal cancer is a major global health challenge that predominantly affects older people. Surgical management, despite advancements, requires careful consideration of preoperative patient status for optimal outcomes.

AIM

To summarize existing evidence on the association of frailty with short-term postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.

METHODS

A literature search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE and Scopus databases for observational studies in adult patients aged ≥ 18 years undergoing planned or elective colorectal surgery for primary carcinoma and/or secondary metastasis. Only studies that conducted frailty assessment using recognized frailty assessment tools and had a comparator group, comprising nonfrail patients, were included. Pooled effect sizes were reported as weighted mean difference or relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

RESULTS

A total of 24 studies were included. Compared with nonfrail patients, frailty was associated with an increased risk of mortality at 30 d (RR: 1.99, 95%CI: 1.47–2.69), at 90 d (RR: 4.76, 95%CI: 1.56–14.6) and at 1 year (RR: 5.73, 95%CI: 2.74–12.0) of follow up. Frail patients had an increased risk of any complications (RR: 1.81, 95%CI: 1.57–2.10) as well as major complications (Clavien–Dindo classification grade ≥ III) (RR: 2.87, 95%CI: 1.65–4.99) compared with the control group. The risk of reoperation (RR: 1.18, 95%CI: 1.07–1.31), readmission (RR: 1.70, 95%CI: 1.36–2.12), need for blood transfusion (RR: 1.67, 95%CI: 1.52–1.85), wound complications (RR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.11–1.99), delirium (RR: 4.60, 95%CI: 2.31–9.16), risk of prolonged hospitalization (RR: 2.09, 95%CI: 1.22–3.60) and discharge to a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center (RR: 3.19, 95%CI: 2.0–5.08) was all higher in frail patients.

CONCLUSION

Frailty in colorectal cancer surgery patients was associated with more complications, longer hospital stays, higher reoperation risk, and increased mortality. Integrating frailty assessment appears crucial for tailored surgical management.
Evaluation of Presence of Quicklime (CaO) in Ohafia-Arochukwu Areas of Nsukka Formation, Afikpo Basin, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Ugwueze C. U. , Uzoegbu M. U.
Published: March 2024

The co-ordinates of the area studied are within latitudes 5o29ˈ to 5o51ˈN and longitudes 7o29ˈ to 8o00ˈE. The Nsukka Formation in the studied area consists of two facies associations; limestone-shale and cross bedded sandstone. The Limestone-shale facies association consists of the following lithofacies; rippled clayey sandstone, carbonaceous shale, heterolithic sandstone-shale, laminated grey shale, fossiliferous limestone, Fine grained sandstone, Silty shale, Medium grained sandstone and carbonaceous sandstone. The cross bedded sandstone facies association consists of only cross bedded sandstone. Representative samples of these rocks from Ohafia area were collected and stored in a polythene bag for further investigations. XRF analyses were carried out on these rock samples. The XRF oxide content of elements in sample OHA 1 of original rock was found to be CaO (76.00), Fe₂O₃ (8.35), SiO₂ (7.13), Al₂O₃ (2.46), SO₃ (2.29) and MgO (1.81) with other oxides in minor quantities. The shale-limestone lithofacies of OHA 2 of the same rock showed CaO (85.90), SiO₂ (5.13), MgO (2.56), Al₂O₃ (1.80), SO₃ (1.71), Fe₂O₃ (1.20) and P₂O₅ (1.02) with other oxides in minor quantities. OHA 3 of cross-bedded sandstone lithofacies contains SiO₂ (52.70), Fe₂O₃ (14.10), Al₂O₃ (14.50), MgO (3.74), CaO (9.00), TiO₂ (2.54), K₂O (1.41) and Cl (0.12) with other oxides in minor quantities. For OHA 4 through the XRF indicates Chloride (Cl), CaO and SiO2 contains 79.60%, 0.58% and 3.52%. The samples showed that major component were SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, CaO, MgO and TiO₂. The presence of CaO was determined to be deposited on the surface of debris of rocks in the area. It was observed that the occurrence of CaO is amorphous in nature and not crystalline.
Analysis of Heavy Metals and Gene Expression of African Arowana Fish (Heterotis niloticus) obtained from Igbalegbe River, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Okoro B. , Tawari-Fufeyin P.
Published: March 2024

Heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems can be assessed with suitable biomarkers in fish. This study was carried out to determine the concentration of heavy metals and gene expression of African Arowana Fish (Heterotis niloticus) obtained from Igbalegbe River, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Varian 220 Fast sequential) for the metals and Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the gene expression study. Results of the study showed that fishes in the downstream sectionof the river and the effluent discharge point recorded higher metal pollution Index (MPI) compared to the upstream station. The concentration of heavy metals in the fish tissue were generally within the limits of Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)/World health Organisation (WHO) except for that of Cadmium and Lead in the discharge station. The selected genes investigated were biomarkers for general stress (HSP70), xenobiotic metabolism (CYPA1), antioxidative defence (SOD), Insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) respectively. The expression of the genes revealed significant variations (P<0.05) in the fishes obtained from the different stations of the river. Some of the genes were down-regulated and suppressed while others were upregulated to enable the fish cope with stress while adapting to environmental pollution. Changes in biomarkers can therefore be considered as early signals of stress in the selected fish species.
Remediation of Brewery Wastewater Using Green Synthesized Nano-Particles
Authors: Owolabi S. O. , Adeleke A. E. , Fadipe O. O. , Adeleke J. T. , Onifade A. P. , Isola O. E. , Bamisaye F. D. , Sangoremi A. A.
Published: March 2024

The brewing industry consumes a large amount of water needed for brewing, rinsing, and cooling purposes, and therefore produces huge amount of effluents. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the use of Moringa oleiferra (MO) powder and synthesized 1.0 and 2.0 g TiO2NPs as green synthesized nano-particles for the remediation of brewery wastewater using standard methods. The raw wastewater sample characterization for pH, BOD, COD, Lead and coliform count were: 7.26, 935, 1045, 0.083 mg/L and 136 cfu/100 mL respectively. Results of the UV – Visible spectrophotometer showed the maximum wavelength of 275, 275, 278 and 282.50 nm for 5:20, 10:20, 15:20, 20:20 of MO and TiO2 ratio respectively, while the FTIR results show the presence of oxygen surface complex groups such as hydroxyl and carbonyl. The SEM reveals a porous surface area accompanied by several wide opening pores of different sizes and shapes, while EDX shows the concentration of titanium, Sulphur and silicon in percent weight; 85.79, 2.96 and 1.46 % respectively.  Results of the wastewater treated with 50 g defatted M. oleiferra revealed the removal efficiency of 47, 93.2, 56.2, 18, 31.3, 97, 76.1, 81 and 71% for Turbidity, COD, EC, Nitrate, Nitrite, BOD, TS, TDS and TSS respectively. Results of wastewater treated with 1.0 g of TiO2 NPs showed the removal efficiency of 97.8, 94.64, 53.5, 34.2 and 35.1% for COD, BOD, EC, Nitrate and Nitrite respectively. That of 2.0 g of TiO2 NPs showed the removal efficiency of 67, 58, and 87% for Cu, Pb, and Ag respectively. Conclusively, M. oleiferra and varying proportions of green synthesized TiO2 NPs were effective in the remediation of the wastewater from brewery industry as it improves its physicochemical properties, but not so much for the heavy metal concentration.
Cardiovascular diseases in European ethnic minorities: Beyond the traditional cardiovascular risk factors
Authors: Bamoshmoosh Mohamed
Published: March 2024

This editorial is intended to be a reflection on cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden in European ethnic minorities. In some European countries, ethnic minority realities, due to their recent appearance, are still to be studied in depth. The experience of several European countries, where the migration processes started earlier, even more than a century ago, can help by being an example. Many studies have shown that major differences in CVD burden exist not only between countries, but also within the same country when considering different social strata and ethnic groups. The CV risk factors underlying heart disease have been well established. Important epidemiological studies have helped us understand that the underlying causes of heart disease as well as the behaviors that can help prevent them are the same. We are now well aware that CVD should be treated by considering a holistic approach. This is why the social determinants (SDs) of health that may worsen the disease burden or that, vice versa, may improve the treatment, and even more significantly, the prognosis of a patient’s illness should be taken into consideration. For ethnic minority patients, this holistic, hermeneutic approach is of importance. Several SDs of health that influence CVDs have been identified but their relevance for the health of ethnic minorities has not yet been clearly defined. In some European countries, most ethnic minorities are largely also religious minorities. Only a few studies have evaluated the role of religion, which is an important SD that affects the probability of having CV risk factors and diseases. Adolescents, particularly those belonging to the second generation, seem to be the weak link. If we believe that these young people are really citizens of their country of birth, then a way of recognizing their belonging to the community starts from a will to better understand their condition, in order to assist them while they grow physically and mentally. Thinking about safeguarding the health of this population should be more than a health task, rather a goal of social justice.
HOẠCH ĐỊNH NGUỒN NHÂN LỰC CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO CẤP TỈNH TẠI VIỆT NAM: LÝ THUYẾT VÀ MÔ HÌNH
Authors: CAO THANH PHONG
Published: March 2024

Phát triển nguồn nhân lực là nhiệm vụ trọng điểm cho phát triển kinh tế Việt Nam trong 10 năm qua. Trong bối cảnh hội nhập quốc tế ở Việt Nam, nhân lực chất lượng cao chưa đáp ứng được nhu cầu trong các ngành kinh tế mũi nhọn và gia tăng giá trị chuỗi cung ứng toàn cầu. Các nghiên cứu về đặc tính cũng như yếu tố ảnh hưởng lực lượng lao động còn thiếu hụt ở môi trường nghiên cứu nước ta. Bên cạnh đó, các nghiên cứu về nhân lực trình độ cao chỉ mang tính phổ quát, giải pháp tổng quan, chưa đi sâu vào hoạch định nguồn lực, cũng như tại một địa phương cụ thể. Do đó, một nghiên cứu toàn diện về hoạch định nguồn nhân lực chất lượng cao cấp độ địa phương là rất quan trọng. Nghiên cứu này nhằm xây dựng một quy trình hoạch định nguồn nhân lực cao ở cấp độ địa phương. Thông qua tổng hợp khung lý thuyết, tác giả đề xuất mô hình 04 giai đoạn nhằm hoạch định nguồn lực chất lượng cao trong bối cảnh Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu đóng góp về mặt học thuật trong việc thiết lập mô hình và mở ra cho các bước tiếp theo thông qua công tác dự báo và phân tích cung-cầu lao động. Cuối cùng, các các hạn chế và hướng nghiên cứu trong tương lai được đề xuất.
CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN HOẠT ĐỘNG QUẢN TRỊ AN TOÀN LAO ĐỘNG TRONG CÁC DOANH NGHIỆP NGÀNH XÂY DỰNG TẠI VIỆT NAM
Authors: NGUYỄN NGỌC LONG*  , BÙI HUY KHÔI  , LÊ THỊ THANH TRÚC
Published: March 2024

Việc quản trị an toàn lao động đang trở nên ngày càng lỏng lẻo trong ngành xây dựng ở Việt Nam và đã gây ra thiệt hại lớn về người và của cho ngành này. Nghiên cứu này xem xét mô hình mô tả các mối liên hệ giữa các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến hoạt động quản trị an toàn lao động của các công ty xây dựng ở Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu hỗn hợp để xác định các yếu tố và đo lường mức độ tác động của các yếu tố đến việc quản trị an toàn lao động. Kết quả nghiên cứu đóng góp một khung lý thuyết để nghiên cứu hoạt động quản trị an toàn lao động. Kết quả cũng gợi ý các hàm ý quản trị giúp các nhà quản trị cải thiện hoạt động quản trị an toàn tại doanh nghiệp của họ.
GIỮ GÌN VÀ PHÁT HUY GIÁ TRỊ VĂN HÓA, SỨC MẠNH CON NGƯỜI VIỆT NAM QUA TÁC PHẨM “MỘT SỐ VẤN ĐỀ LÝ LUẬN VÀ THỰC TIỄN VỀ CHỦ NGHĨA XÃ HỘI VÀ CON ĐƯỜNG ĐI LÊN CHỦ NGHĨA XÃ HỘI Ở VIỆT NAM” CỦA TỔNG BÍ THƯ NGUYỄN PHÚ TRỌNG
Authors: NGUYỄN TRUNG DŨNG
Published: March 2024

Chủ nghĩa xã hội mà Đảng và nhân dân ta lựa chọn và xây dựng là một mô hình xã hội chưa có tiền lệ trong lịch sử. Do vậy, nhận thức về con đường đi lên chủ nghĩa xã hội ở Việt Nam không ngừng được bổ sung, hoàn thiện, trên cơ sở vận dụng sáng tạo chủ nghĩa Mác – Lênin, tư tưởng Hồ Chí Minh vào từng giai đoạn, điều kiện cụ thể của đất nước và dựa trên kết quả tổng kết thực tiễn xây dựng, phát triển kinh tế, xã hội. Nghiên cứu, phân tích quan điểm về giữ gìn và phát huy giá trị văn hóa, sức mạnh con người Việt Nam qua tác phẩm “Một số vấn đề lý luận và thực tiễn về chủ nghĩa xã hội và con đường đi lên chủ nghĩa xã hội ở Việt Nam” của Tổng Bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng, từ đó rút ra giá trị về mặt lý luận, góp phần làm rõ hơn về bản chất chủ nghĩa xã hội và con đường đi lên chủ nghĩa xã hội mà Đảng và nhân dân Việt Nam đã lựa chọn.
THIẾT LẬP HỆ THỐNG CỠ SỐ KÍCH THƯỚC CƠ THỂ NAM GIỚI TRONG ĐỘ TUỔI 30 ĐẾN 60 TUỔI TẠI KHU VỰC THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH KHU VỰC MIỀN NAM,VIỆT NAM TỪ DỮ LIỆU QUÉT CƠ THỂ 3D
Authors: TRẦN THỊ MINH KIỀU  , NGUYỄN MẬU TÙNG  , PHẠM THẾ BẢO  , NGUYỄN THỊ MỘNG HIỀN
Published: March 2024

Bài báo trình bày phương pháp và kết quả nghiên cứu xây dựng hệ thống cỡ số (HTCS) trang phục nam trung niên độ tuổi từ 30-60 trên địa bàn thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Dữ liệu 3D sử dụng trong bài báo này được thu thập từ 378 nam trung niên công chức tình nguyện tham gia khảo sát một  cách ngẫu nhiên bằng kỹ thuật quét cơ thể 3D Size Stream. 48 dấu hiệu kích thước cơ thể theo chiều cao, chiều dài và chiều rộng đã được phân tích và sử dụng xây dựng HTCS. Các phương pháp phân tích thành phần chính, phương pháp kiểm định giả thiết về phân phối của K.Pearson chứng minh quy luật phân phối chuẩn của các kích thước chủ đạo được thực hiện bằng phần mền R, SPSS xác định các kích thước chủ đạo phục vụ xây dựng HTCS trang phục nam trung niên của giới văn phòng sinh sống tại thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Kết quả sau khi thiết lập bảng HTCS có 23 cỡ số, đáp ứng 99,7% được nhu cầu về cỡ số phục vụ cho sản xuất may công nghiệp. Phương pháp phân dạng xây dựng bảng HTCS trong nghiên cứu này mang tính khoa học và ứng dụng vào thực tiễn sản xuất cũng như làm tiền đề để hỗ trợ các nội dung của nghiên cứu liên quan đến thiết kế trang phục nam.
Morfološke i semantičke karakteristike standardnog italijanskog jezika / Morphological and Semantic Characteristics of the Standard Italian Language
Authors: Ekiz Zana
Published: March 2024

This paper deals with the evolution of the Italian standard language on the corpus of the 20th century literary work - Giorgio Bassani’s novel Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini (The Garden of the Finzi-Contini) and contemporary Italian press. Analyzing individual linguistic elements at the morphological and semantic level, the way in which the Italian standard language evolves in literature and in the language of the press is explained. Special attention is paid to the differences between the two registers and also to their similarities.
Tipologija slovenskih jezika
Authors: Henzelmann Martin
Published: March 2024

Book review: Манучарян, Иветта, 2021. Типология славянских языков. Ереван: Издательство ЕГУ, 368 с.
Sintagmatizacija kao sredstvo veze između paremiologije i frazeologije / Syntagmatization as a Means of Connection Between Paremiology and Phraseology
Authors: Hodžić-Čavkić Azra
Published: March 2024

The language continuum is expressed in many ways: through the coexistence of autonomous language layers (and their corresponding language disciplines) and transitional units between certain categories, through the transitional varieties of the dialects of a language, etc. The very fact that there are transitional (hybrid) units that ensure the elasticity and permeability of the borders between language layers opens up a series of questions and challenges and puts before linguists the task of defining the minimum unit of some analysis as precisely as possible and its further hierarchical branching. However, since it is impossible to stop change in language, we should not harbor many illusions that movements in language will not open new fields and perspectives for understanding the particularity of a certain linguistic phenomenon. The elastic stability of language – and the continuity between paremiology and phraseology – can also be recognized in the possibilities of paremies to syntagmatize as sentence structures, i.e. to turn them into open structures that, like other idiom groups, fit into the grammatical perspective of the sentence in which they appear. This is possible probably due to the fact that idiom groups are created by the lexicalization of the “prominent part of the script”, i.e. due to the possibility of separating the so-called crystallization nucleus. In this paper, we have dealt with the mentioned type of paremis economization and we have tried to single out possible patterns of syntagmatization.
Susceptibilidad de edificaciones patrimoniales del Cantón Pasaje ante un movimiento sísmico
Authors: Frías León Luis Fernando , Ávila Calle Marco Benigno , Castillo Ortega Yonimiller
Published: March 2024

Las edificaciones con valor patrimonial son un testimonio excepcional del progreso de una comunidad y representan ejemplos innegables de la transferencia de conocimientos a lo largo de las generaciones. Es inevitable caminar por centro consolidado de Pasaje y no reconocer el legado cultural de muchas edificaciones. Sin embargo, también resulta fácil observar las alteraciones erróneas que sea han realizado a estas edificaciones con el objetivo de responder a las “nuevas exigencias” de la actualidad. La conservación de los bienes patrimoniales resulta necesaria para la preservación de la integridad e identidad de la ciudad. La presente investigación posibilita entender el nivel de susceptibilidad que presentan las edificaciones consideradas como bienes patrimoniales, debido a que estás viviendas poseen un valor cultural. El objetivo de la investigación es el de identificar la susceptibilidad sísmica a las que están expuestas, para esto se utilizaron métodos de matrices de evaluación sísmica para medir el nivel de susceptibilidad en las edificaciones patrimoniales.
Penerapan Metode ARAS dalam Rekomendasi Handphone Terbaik untuk Youtuber Pemula dengan Pembobotan ROC
Authors: Abdullah Mohammad Aldinugroho , Aldisa Rima Tamara
Published: March 2024

Mobile phones have evolved into versatile devices that can be used for a variety of purposes, including sending and receiving multimedia messages, surfing the internet, taking photos and videos, playing music, playing games, and running various applications. Mobile is not only a communication tool, but also a multimedia and productivity tool that is very important in everyday life, like a novice YouTuber who can use a cellphone to create his YouTube content. Beginner YouTubers refer to individuals who are just starting their journey in creating and uploading videos on YouTube. When creating video content, a novice YouTuber can use a cellphone, but when choosing a cellphone for creating content, a YouTuber must really choose. Because there are many choices of cellphones available now, it makes a novice YouTuber confused in determining the best cellphone to use. In choosing a cellphone for a novice YouTuber, there are several things to consider, namely Front Camera Resolution, Rear Camera Resolution, RAM, Internal Memory, Battery Capacity and Price. Then we need this information system which is also called a Decision Support System (DSS). SPK is a system that can help companies or organizations to make decisions on a problem they face. In this study, we applied the Additive Ratio Assessment (ARAS) method and ROC weighting, which is a method for making decisions and scoring criteria for obtaining the best cellphone recommendations for novice YouTubers, namely Infinix Zero 20 with a score of 0.92711 as an alternative that gets the highest score.
Design and Simulation of Switched Capacitor for Voltage Boost Converter for EV
Authors: Dhanush M  , Jeslyn Hebziba R  , Akshaya N  , Gopika N P
Published: March 2024

The concept focuses on using voltage boost converters specifically made for electric vehicle (EV) drives to simulate and design switching capacitors. In the past, standard boost and non-boost inverters have been used to assess the efficiency of electric vehicles. On the other hand, this proposal suggests using voltage boost converters to greatly increase the vehicle's speed and efficiency. The main goal is to maximise the converter topology's design parameters in order to achieve higher voltage-boosting capabilities and improve the vehicle's overall performance. The research intends to address issues with power delivery and power conversion efficiency through careful investigation and simulation. This research aims to push the boundaries of EV technology and aid in the creation of more effective and potent electric vehicles by utilising sophisticated switching capacitor techniques. The project's approach entails a thorough analysis of current converter topologies and design parameters, followed by in-depth simulation studies carried out with the use of suitable software programmes like Matlab. To maximise the efficiency of voltage-boosting, several parameters, including switching frequencies, capacitor values, and circuit designs, will be rigorously examined and optimised. The relevance of this notion is that it has the potential to introduce revolutionary voltage boost converter designs that are specifically tuned to the needs of electric vehicle drives, hence revolutionising the efficiency benchmarks of EVs. By conducting thorough testing and analysis, this research hopes to open the door for the electric car sector to widely embrace cutting-edge power conversion technology, which will ultimately result in more environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation options.
Energy Crisis Implications for Rural and Urban India: 2019 to 2024
Authors: Umang Gupta  , Vyomkesh
Published: March 2024

Nuclear energy is considered by many modern experts as a renewable energy. This is due to large reserves of thorium in the world and no carbon released in the production of nuclear electricity. In this research we perform qualitative descriptive analysis to find important points which will make protesters of nuclear energy begin a change of heart. The aim is to find important points that will be embedded in action plan solving the energy crisis by means of nuclear energy by public and private players. NPCIL (nuclear power corporation of India limited) has regained new vigor and energy in the wake of growing concerns of energy crisis, air pollution and global warming. The opinions of nuclear energy will be used to set basic layout to allay the fears of protesters and naysayers.
Prediction and Therapeutic Design for Diabetic Retinopathy Using LabVIEW
Authors: B. Vanmathi  , S. SubaShree  , R. Ravanya  , B. Vidhyavashini
Published: March 2024

Diabetic Retinal Disease (DR) is a gradual obstruction in the functioning of the blood vessels in the retina of the eye caused by chronic hyperglycemia, which may be due to diabetes type 1 or type 2. LabVIEW software play as major role in predicting the diabetic retinopathy at different stages. The real time image of the affected eye is acquired using Vision Actuation tool in LabVIEW and then it is processed using Vision assistant tool. Lot technology is I for sending the output result to the corresponding end client. Image processing and lot. Both are implemented using LabVIEW. Additionally, the system extends its functionality beyond diagnostics by incorporating an innovative approach to monitor the temperature of the eye. By integrating LabVIEW's capabilities with lot, the proposed solution checks the temperature the eye in real-time. If the detected temperature is elevated, a Peltier crystal is employed to cool the eye, demonstrating an adaptive and responsive mechanism to address abnormal temperature conditions. Aims to check the patients whether they are suffering from diabetic retinopathy or not and if they are having the diabetic retinopathy in which stage it is. Because most diabetic people are suffering from this and may also lead to loss of vision. Due to this reason, it is highly required to classify the persons in a short time with high accuracy. Automation reduces human error and subjectivity. Can detect early stages of disease. Ability to process and analyze digital fundus images efficiently.
Effect of Prebiotic, Probiotic Bacteria and Symbiotic Diets Containing Bacillus Coagulans and Gum Arabic on Lipid Profile in Hypercholesterolemic Rats
Authors: Altawari Hanan
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Hypercholesterolemia poses a significant challenge for numerous communities and healthcare professionals because of the association between cardiovascular conditions and dyslipidemia. The objective of this research was to assess the impact of prebiotics, probiotics, as well as a diet incorporating Bacillus coagulants and gum Arabic on blood lipid levels in hypercholesterolemic rats.

Methodology: In order to create an antiseptic solution, acquire the organic substance known as gum Arabic. Thirty-five male Albino rats (170 ± 5 g) were feeding a prepared diet includes supplemented cholesterol to raise the levels of cholesterol. Mice were divided to 5 groups (n = 7). Group 1: simple diet (negative control), the other 4 groups were assigned for a hypercholesterolemia diet comprising 25% lard and 2% cholesterol for 6 weeks in order to increase fat cholesterol in rats. Group 2: (positive control), Group 3: fed with a supplement including 5% gum Arabic (prebiotic), Group 4: fed with a dietary supplement comprising coagulase spores, Group 5: assigned for a simple meal. It was supplemented with 5% daily gum Arabic and Bacillus coagulants spores (symbiotic).

Results: Triglyceride levels and total cholesterol (mg/dL) were improved (P<0.05). In (advantageous manipulate) fed a simple diet (B.D.), compared with (poor manipulate).

Unique Contribution to theory, Practice and Policy: The Anti-Inflammatory Theory and the concept of prebiotics usage to decrease cholesterol and minimize its absorption. This shows that the concept used has been validated. The satisfactory results which confirmed the extreme spread variations with the poor manipulate organization had been done within side the hypercholesterolemia organizations include with Gum Arabic (GA5%), where the best indicated a fee recorded (28.54 ± 3. seventy one mg/dL), which transferred into the poor manipulate (36.33 ± 5.00 mg/dL). As  for the organizations that took B. coagulants and GA 5% + B. coagulants, a lower in LDL-c, (VLDL-c), levels of AST and AST, and the satisfactory outcome documented and directed within side of the organization GA 5% + B.Coagulants. Histological checkups furthermore confirmed that the liver sections inside the 5th organization established a regular structure, also the liver cells mild degeneration. CONCLUSION: The satisfactory final outcome indicated within side the organization of GA 5%+ B. coagulants remedy organization compared with the opposite organizations.
Comparative Analysis of LSTM, GRU, and ARIMA Models for Stock Market Price Prediction
Authors: Yavasani Rushil , Wang Haoxiang
Published: March 2024

This study delves into the efficacy of various machine learning and statistical models that have captured the attention of financial analysts. Two of them, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) are variations of Recurrent Neural Networks while the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) is a statistical model. These models will be used to forecast stock market data across different economic sectors. In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, accurate forecasting is crucial. This research paper contributes to quantitative finance by conducting a comprehensive comparative analysis of these models on historical stock market data from three sectors: extraction, manufacturing, and service (which are considered the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the economy respectively). The models' performances are evaluated using mean squared error (MSE) on six selected stocks representing these sectors. Results reveal the power of recurrent neural networks in capturing intricate patterns. Moreover, the results will explore whether or not the efficacy of each model is impacted by the sector of the economy that it is forecasting data for.
Ethical Considerations and Societal Impact of Personalized Advertising Algorithms
Authors: Parasrampuria Anirudh , Williams Katherine
Published: March 2024

Data mining and algorithmic decisions making have reshaped marketing by allowing businesses to present products best applicable to the user in the shape of personalized advertisements. Using algorithms with pre-coded biases, companies can exploit data in order to increase revenue. Companies will present inferior products or services to certain demographics with a low-household income or higher quality products to high income neighborhoods. This is problematic as it not only violates ethics but prolongs discrimination in marginalized communities. Indeed, businesses over the years have targeted specific audiences based on data gathered to recommend products or even sway a presidential election. However, in recent years, there has been a rise in government regulations and various regulatory frameworks. The European Union has forced companies to be more transparent about their data mining technologies. In addition, there are various ways companies can increase their own integrity by enforcing regulation within the company itself. This paper analyzes the ethics of personalized advertisements and its impact on society; it also investigates specific companies and highlights possible solutions to the problem.
Олий таълим муассасаларига кириш ва ўқишни кўчириш жараёнларида мавжуд коррупциявий хавф-хатарларни олдини олиш бўйича хорижий давлатлар тажрибаси
Authors: Қўчқаров Зафаржон
Published: March 2024

Бугунги ривожланиб бораётган жараёнда таълим сифатини ошириш ва салоҳиятли кадрларни тайёрлаш учун биринчи навбатда олий таълим тизимида коррупция даражасини камайтириш муҳим аҳамият касб этади. Олий таълим муассасаларига кириш имтиҳонлари ва ўқишни кўчириш жараёнида очиқлик, шаффофлик ва адолат мезонларини ўрнатилганлиги соҳада коррупцияга қарши курашиш самарали йўлга қўйилганлигини белгилаб берувчи омиллардан ҳисобланади. Олий таълим муассасаларига ўқишга кириш ва ўқишни кўчириш билан боғлиқ илғор хорижий давлатлар тажрибаларини ўрганиш ва уларни амалиётда жорий қилиш коррупцияни олдини олишга хизмат қилади. Ушбу мақолада етакчи хорижий давлатлардаги олий таълим муассасаларига кириш имтиҳонлари, талабгорларни танлаб олиш ва ўқишни кўчириш тартиблари ўрганилди.
Perceived effect of Artificial Intelligence on Ethical Journalism among Journalists in Kwara State.
Authors: SHOLOLA Yusuf Ajani , BANJO Yusuf Olatunji , SALIU-YUSUF Modinat Jolaade , OGUNDEYI Taiwo Samuel , AYANTUNJI Kehinde Abdul-Afees
Published: March 2024

This study examined the perceived effect of artificial intelligence on ethical journalism among journalists in Kwara State. The study made use of the survey research was adopted as the research method. Two hundred and five available journalists constituted the population of the study. A total of one hundred and thirty-four served as the sample size which was drawn from the total population of Twitter users in Nigeria by subjecting the population to the Krejcie and Morgan table. Copies of questionnaires were used to collect data which was analyzed with statistical methods indicating frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The study found that there is a positive perception and a notable level of awareness of artificial intelligence for journalistic practice among journalists in Kwara State. Also, journalists in Kwara State have a high level of usage of artificial intelligence, as they actively incorporate AI tools into their daily work routines, lastly, artificial intelligence influences ethical journalism amongst journalists in Kwara State. The study, therefore, recommends that; media organizations should foster more public awareness about AI’s role in journalism to foster trust and understanding among audiences. Communicate how AI tools enhance accuracy, storytelling, and data analysis in news reporting, and invest in training programs to upskill journalists on how to effectively use artificial intelligence tools for their reporting, as this will empower journalists to make the most out of AI technologies and leverage them to enhance the quality of their stories.
Combination Of HCD, Persona, MVP, and Thumb Zone for Designing TNI Physical Fitness Monitoring Application
Authors: Putra Wirpan Atmaja , Kusuma Wahyu Teja
Published: March 2024

This research contributed to producing a combination of design methods and design of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) physical fitness monitoring application. This research is very important because TNI institutions really need a physical fitness monitoring application to be able to make the right decisions. The design of the physical fitness monitoring application primarily uses the Human-Centered Design (HCD) method which is then combined with the Persona, Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and The Thumb Zone methods. The combination of HCD with Persona has been proven to be used to understand and determine usage content and user needs. The combination of HCD with MVP has proven to be able to be used to produce design solutions to meet user needs. The combination of HCD with Thumb Zone has proven to be able to be used to evaluate designs against user needs. Finally, as many as 20 Persona respondents agreed that the combination of HCD, Persona, MVP, and Thumb Zone proved reliable for producing physical fitness monitoring application design solutions that can be used naturally and meet the needs of TNI.
POSSÍVEIS INTERCORRÊNCIAS CAUSADAS PELO PREENCHIMENTO LABIAL DECORRENTE DA UTILIZAÇÃO DE ÁCIDO HIALURÔNICO
Authors: Alves Medeiros Vanessa Carolina , Costa Chigueira Ana Paula , Campo Gouvea Jennifer , Lima de Freitas Gabriel
Published: March 2024

O preenchimento labial com ácido hialurônico é um procedimento estético amplamente adotado para melhorar a aparência dos lábios, oferecendo volume, definição e juventude. No entanto, a segurança desse procedimento é fundamental, uma vez que ele não está isento de complicações e intercorrências. Neste estudo, exploramos as possíveis complicações associadas ao preenchimento labial com ácido hialurônico e enfatizamos a importância de medidas preventivas, profissionais qualificados e conscientização dos pacientes. As complicações discutidas incluem edema, hematomas, dor, nódulos, infecção, reações alérgicas, migração do produto, necrose tecidual e embolia vascular. Embora muitas dessas complicações sejam raras, é essencial compreender que a prevenção desempenha um papel fundamental na segurança do procedimento. A escolha de um profissional de saúde qualificado, que compreenda a anatomia facial e as técnicas de injeção adequadas, é crucial para minimizar os riscos. Além disso, uma avaliação completa do paciente, incluindo a revisão do histórico médico e a discussão aberta das expectativas, é essencial para determinar a adequação do procedimento. Os pacientes também devem estar cientes dos possíveis riscos e benefícios do preenchimento labial.
NATO’S POSITION ON THE UKRAINIAN CRISIS AND ITS FUTURE (2014-2022)
Authors: Hussein MANHOUSH Researcher Zahra , Hussein MANHOUSH Researcher Fadak
Published: March 2024

The twenty-first century has brought new security challenges, some of which are taking place close to European borders, the most notable of which was the Russian attack on Ukraine, which challenged European political principles and basic values, and which came as a test of the strength of the European Union. The unity and power of the West, and it was a shock that made Europe wake up to threats that were possible and had actually been implemented. It had to respond and acknowledge that it was facing a military threat, and as a result the European Union had to strengthen its security and decided to strengthen cooperation with NATO Increasing the size of defense budgets is the way to do this. The European security strategy needed to be reviewed and updated, taking into account changes in the strategic environment, types of challenges, lack of resources, integration processes, and the positions of European citizens and decision-makers in Europe and the United States. Therefore, the European Union must seriously consider To the new challenges, the complex nature of security threats, the new political environment and the legal framework formulated after the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, In the new strategic concept of NATO in 2010, the problem of the Crimean Peninsula and its annexation to the Russian side demonstrated the importance of its strategic location, which made it the focus of an international crisis, and witnessed positions and interventions that amounted to a Russian-Ukrainian collision (the main parties to the crisis), with the presence of secondary driving parties. It has, largely like the United States and NATO, and the relationship between NATO, which was founded in 1949, and Ukraine, is one of the most important partnerships of the alliance. In 1994, Ukraine was the first country to join - after the Baltic states - the NATO Partnership for Peace, and in 1997 it was established The (NATO-Ukraine) Committee, under which Ukraine adopted non alignment, rejecting aspirations for NATO membership, but all that changed in 2014, after the Russian invasion and the Ukrainian Parliament rejected that status
THE IMPACT OF COMBINED EDUCATION ON TH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER APPLICATION COURSE IN THE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTORS’ INSTITUTE
Authors: Khaleel AJEEL Researcher Nidhal
Published: March 2024

Combined education is a style of teaching in which the lecturer combines traditional teaching methods along with modern technological ones. The effect of combined education is evident in several ways, especially in areas relating to students. Combined education offered great opportunities for the students and enabled them to engage in the learning activities that require skills of thinking, as well as problem solving and critical thinking. It also allowed them practical application of several ideas, to ask open ended questions and have student-lead valuable discussions. The aim of this study is to understand the effect of combined education on academic achievements for students in the chorus Computer Applications, studying first semester at The technical trainees institute for the (2022-2023 The results were extracted using relevant statistical instruments. The mean Distans performance for the rest group was later compared to the mean for the control group. The study found statistically significant differences at a<0.05 between the two groups. The study also concluded several recommendations, the most significant one being the importance of using combined education to increase the students’ academic achievements and to move forward from traditional to combined educational approach
THE LEVEL OF TRANSFORMATION OF JORDANIAN UNIVERSITIES FROM TRADITIONAL EDUCATION TO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FROM THE STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE
Authors: A. ALMUSA Dr. Ebar , Abdalrazaq ALSALAHAT Dr. Hala
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to identify the level of transformation of Jordanian universities from traditional education to innovative education from the students' perspective, and to identify the difficulties that Jordanian universities face in the transformation process. A survey descriptive approach was used; the required information was collected through a questionnaire. The sample consisted of (214) undergraduate students who were enrolled in Jordanian universities in Jordan during the first term of academic year (2022/2023). The results presented the student’s response about The Level of Transformation of Jordanian Universities from Traditional Education to Innovative Education from the students' perspective was high. The researchers found that there isn’t statistically significant difference at the statistical significance level of (a=0.05) between the student’s responses towards the aforementioned role which can be attributed to (gender, faculty) & academic year in the second domain (the role of faculty members in transforming into innovative education) and the third (the role of the university environment in transforming into innovative education). However, they found that there is a statistically significant difference between the student’s responses according to academic year in the first domain (students' attitudes towards the transition from traditional to innovative education); The latter difference is in favor of the second-year students. The most important recommendations of the study: Holding annual training courses specialized in innovative education methods for faculty members and encouraging students to participate in issues related to the development of higher education in light of the requirements of the information-technological revolution that directs educational innovation
Mathematical modelling and statistical analysis in designing deep learning-based shot boundary detection and aesthetic assessment of videos
Authors: Phatak Madhura , Patwardhan Manasi
Published: March 2024

The main goal of this study is to create a strong deep learning-based system for finding shot boundaries and judging the quality of movies by combining mathematical models and statistical analysis. Aesthetic evaluation helps people understand visual material better, and shot border recognition is an important part of video analysis. We come up with a new approach that uses convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to improve the accuracy of shot border recognition by extracting features and using mathematical modeling. The model’s performance is improved through statistical analysis, which makes sure that changes between shots are correctly identified. Proposed method also includes judging how something looks by combining deep learning methods with mathematical models that understand how things look. This two-in-one model gives a full picture of video material, which helps with both content selection and improving the user experience. We test our method on a variety of video datasets and show that it works better than other methods. The way our deep learning approach uses mathematical models and statistical analysis together not only raises the bar for finding shot boundaries, but it also helps the new field of judging the aesthetic quality of video material. This study creates a useful and flexible tool for analyzing videos, which opens the door to better uses in fun, content creation, and multimedia. The proposed method is implemented MATLAB and the performances evaluated based on performance metrics such as such as accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity and recall. And the accuracy of the proposed system is obtained as 93.12%. And to assure that the proposed system functions effectively in aesthetic assessment of video a contrast is made with the conventional technique such as Hand-Crafted Feature (HCF) technique, Neural Network (NN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM).
Modular metric spaces : Some fixed-point theorems and application of secure dynamic routing for WSN
Authors: Siddamsetti Swapna , Almngoshi Hussein Z. , Dinesh K. , Prashant G. C. , Bennet M. Anto , Dadheech Pankaj , Sengan Sudhakar
Published: March 2024

Data exchange within a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) needs to adhere to high security protocols. The shortest possible route for the transfer of data between two interconnected packets is selected by dynamic routing algorithms, which increases privacy while requesting additional data to be transmitted. Several applications involving remote sensing of environmental requirements, such as WSN, are becoming more prevalent. Highly dense WSNs are evolving into a vital sensor framework enabling the Internet of Things (IoT). WSNs have the potential to synthesize a great deal of actual data, and in order to guarantee that data communication is being performed successfully, they need network architectures that have successful links between Sensor Nodes (SN). The collection of data is a term WSN utilises to define a data fusion/compression technique to minimize the volume of data sent throughout the network’s bandwidth. The process of iteration of Fixed Points (FP) of contractions will be examined in the present paper, which is scheduled to take part under a Modular Metric Space (M-MS) context. The main objective of this research is to arrive at an algorithm for secure dynamic data transmission routing in WSN by integrating the demonstrated results of the Functional Equation (FE) with randomization. An implementation is a tool for evaluating and modelling a network’s architecture in which sensors can be aggregated with a high level of security and least risk in a more secure area (Sensor Field), thereby improving the accuracy of the findings collected by the entire network.