bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis on the burden of neonatal seizures in Nigeria
Authors: Ezeanosike Obumneme , Akamike Ifeyinwa C , Okedo-Alex Ijeoma N , Briggs Datonye C , Obu Dorathy Chinwe , Anyanwu Onyinye U , Daniyan Olapeju W , Alikor Edward
Published: November 2022

Neonatal seizures are a significant contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria and the magnitude of the burden is unknown. A comprehensive systematic review is needed to determine the pooled magnitude and causes of neonatal seizures in Nigeria since the true estimate is yet to be determined. Therefore, this study aims to develop a protocol to assess the burden and causes of neonatal seizures in Nigeria.
A search strategy is developed using MeSH terms, text words, and entry terms. Nine databases will be searched including Pub- Med, African journals online, Google Scholar, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, EMBASE, Psych Info, Web of Science, Scopus, and Research Gate. Only observational studies, retrievable in the English language and conducted in Nigerian neonates will be included. The primary outcome of this study is the pooled prevalence of neonatal seizures in Nigeria. The secondary outcomes include the seizure types, causes, method of detection, and outcome in the neonates. Screening of identified studies will be done in End Note version 20 and duplicates removed, before exporting to Microsoft 365 excel sheet for data extraction by independent reviewers. Studies will be assessed for methodological, clinical, and statistical heterogeneity and if required, a meta-analysis will be done. Stata 16 IC will be used for data analysis. Various subgroup analyses will also be done. A funnel plot will be used for the assessment of publication bias. Results will be presented in tabular formats, narrative synthesis, and regression plots.
The data from this review will reveal the pooled prevalence of neonatal seizures in Nigeria. It will create an avenue for discussion on the types, causes, and outcome of neonatal seizures. The findings will also enable discussions on how to address the causes of neonatal seizures in Nigeria and provide evidence for policy recommendations to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from neonatal seizures in Nigeria.
Trial registration number: This protocol is registered in PROSPERO with registration number CRD42020220097.
Adrenoleukodystrophy in a Nigerian boy: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Akowundu Paulin Karachi , Opoola Zainab Aramide , Ibrahim Usman Olaitan , Lesi Foluso Afolabi
Published: November 2022

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a hereditary, X-linked metabolic disorder with autosomal recessive traits. It arises from mutation in ABCD1 gene on chromosome Xq28. This mutation leads to demyelination of the nervous system, adrenal insufficiency and accumulation of Long Chain Fatty Acids (LCFA). The long chain fatty acids accumulates in tissues throughout the body but the most severely affected tissues are the myelin in the central nervous system, the adrenal cortex and the Leydig cells in the testes. The phenotypic presentations are highly variable which may lead to delayed recognition and misdiagnosis. Most young patients with ALD develop seizures and progressive neurological deficits. It may initially manifest with alterations of behaviour, hearing, vision, speech, gait and in more advanced cases, it results in generalized hypertension, dysphagia and loss of cognitive and motor function. We report a case of adrenoleukodystrophy in a Nigerian boy and also review the existing literature on the condition to increase the awareness and knowledge of this disorder.
The effects of camera focus and sensor exposure on accuracy using computer vision
Authors: Moru D. K.
Published: November 2022

As industrial camera become smarter, due to the increase in supporting algorithms, so the quality of data produced offers higher precision and accuracy of industrial inspection operations. This paper aims to focus on the accurate effect of camera focus on a calibration process under the influence of different sensor exposure and degrees of focus. A computer vision methodology is used to determine the effects of different sensor exposures and at different degrees of camera focus. Endocentric and telecentric lenses are used to acquire images, and a comparative analysis was achieved using the least square method. A sample of 2176 images was used to generate the population for analysis. The analysis showed that the human eye cannot visually determine a hundred percent focus of an image. This means that it is difficult to determine when an image is 100% focused from when it is 95% focused. The result from the experiment showed that as the camera focus tends towards 100% the calibration error decreases, with a minimum calibration error of 0.06 pixels, leading to the conclusion that the developed method achieved a calibration error accuracy with the most effective camera sensor exposure and the camera focus.
A GIS-AHP approach for evaluating site suitability for solar power plant: a case study of Ewekoro LGA., Nigeria
Authors: Adebimpe O. A. , Usman S. O.
Published: November 2022

To address Nigeria's electricity shortages and overreliance on traditional methods, solar power plants are being considered. However, selecting suitable sites for this purpose is critical and often poses a serious challenge considering a range of conflicting factors. In this study, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were combined to determine suitable sites for a solar electric power plant in Ewekoro Local Government Area (LGA). The approach considered road networks, transmission lines, slope, and land use as the key criteria as well as nineteen subcriteria for the site suitability analysis. The criteria and sub-criteria importance were weighted using AHP and the weights were inputted into the weighted overlay tool in the ArcGIS 10.4 for analysis. The resulting sub-criteria weights of land use are 3.5%, 6.8%, 10.6%, 16%, and 63.1% for built-up areas, waterbody, wetlands, rocky areas, and vegetation respectively. Based on the analysis, a suitability map was generated that categorized the study area as best suitable, suitable, and not suitable. On the map, 15% of the area was best suitable, 17% was suitable, and 68% was not suitable for solar power plants. In conclusion, the site suitability analysis of Ewekoro LGA for solar power plants has been evaluated and this approach can be extended to other areas in Nigeria where solar energy integration is of high priority.
Investigation of the cardiac depressant effect of Caralluma tuberculate N.E.Br on isolated rabbit heart
Authors: Mahnashi Mater H , Ahmad Taseer , Alamgeer  , Mushtaq Muhammad Naveed , Malik Muhammad Nasir Hayat , Ahmad Maira , Javed Adil , Jalal Mohammed M , Altayar Malik A , Albloshi Abdullah
Published: November 2022

Purpose: To investigate the histopathological and cardiac depressant effect of the aqueous methanol extract of Caralluma tuberculata N.E. Br (AMECT) (family: Asclepiadaceae)’ and to determine if there is a scientific basis for its cardiovascular diseases-related folkloric use.

Methods: The effect of AMECT in different concentrations ranging from 0.00001 to 1.0 mg/mL were evaluated in isolated perfused rabbit heart to assess their effect on the force of contraction and heart rate using Langendorff’s apparatus. Atropine and adrenaline were used to identify the underlying mechanism of response produced by AMECT. The extract was studied for its possible mechanism in the absence and presence of atropine and adrenaline. In addition, sub-chronic toxicity and histopathological study of heart tissues in rats were assessed by administering 500 mg/kg of extract.

Results: At all concentrations, AMECT produced significant (p < 0.001) negative ionotropic and negative chronotropic effects. The most significant effect was observed at 0.001 mg/mL and higher concentrations hence 0.001 mg/mL was selected for further studies. Pre-incubation with atropine did not significantly inhibit the effects of AMECT. However, AMECT significantly (p < 0.01) blocked the cardiac stimulant effect of adrenaline. In the histopathological studies, AMECT did not produce any significant cellular changes or signs of toxicity in the sub-chronic toxicity study.

Conclusion: The cardiac-depressant responses of AMECT may involve the β-adrenergic receptors in the myocardium of isolated rabbit heart thus confirming the rationale for its use in ethnomedicine for cardiac diseases.
Regulatory effect of resveratrol on the expressions of factors and surface markers in alveolar macrophages of Aspergillus fumigatus-infected COPD rat model, and the associated mechanism
Authors: Du Limei , Huo Xinglan , Liu Ying
Published: November 2022

Purpose: To study the influence of resveratrol on chronic obstruction in Aspergillus fumigatus infection-induced chronic lung disease (COPD) in rats, and the process involved.

Methods: Seventy-five Sprague Dawley SD) rats were assigned to blank control, COPD model, Aspergillus fumigatus-infected COPD model, low (100 mg/kg) and high-dose (200 mg/kg) resveratrol groups, with 15 rats in each group. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to assay IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), while lung protein concentrations of AMPK and PGC-1α were assayed by immunoblotting.

Results: In low- and high-dose resveratrol groups, inflammatory factor levels were significantly lower than the corresponding levels in COPD model and Aspergillus fumigatus-infected COPD model (p < 0.05), while lung tissue proteins of AMPK, PGC-1α, and AQP5 of the rats given high-dose resveratrol were significantly raised, relative to corresponding levels in rats given low-dose resveratrol (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Resveratrol modulates expression levels of secretory factors and surface markers in alveolar macrophages in COPD model rats infected with Aspergillus fumigatus. Resveratrol exerts this effect through the regulation of AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway.
Efficacy of the combination of Tenghuangjiangu tablets, alfacalcidol capsules and caltrate D3 tablets in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture, and their effects on bone metabolic indices
Authors: Duan Xianbin , Liu Bi , Lu Xiaohu
Published: November 2022

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of the combination of Tenghuangjiangu tablets, Alfacalcidol capsules and Caltrate D3 tablets in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) and their effects on bone metabolic indices.

Methods: Ninety-six patients with OVCF were randomly categorized into study group (SG) and control group (CG). Patients in the CG orally took Caltrate D3 tablets, while those in the SG were given Tenghuangjiangu tablets and Alfacalcidol capsules in addition to caltrate D3 tablets. The Bone mineral density (BMD) values and the treatment efficacy were compared. The levels of bone metabolism markers (PINP, β-CTX, BGP, NBAP), CT and PTH were determined using electrochemiluminescence immunoassay, while Ca2+ levels were assessed using liquid level detection. The incidence of adverse reactions (re-fracture, gastrointestinal reaction, hypotension and abnormal coagulation function) were compared.

Results: Treatment efficacy in the SG was 91.67 %, which was significantly higher than that in the CG (81.25 %; p < 0.05). Before treatment, the two groups showed no significant differences in BMD, PINP, β-CTX, BGP, NBAP, Ca2+, CT, and PTH levels (p > 0.05). After treatment, the SG exhibited significantly higher BMD, PINP, BGP, NBAP, Ca2+ and CT levels, and showed lower β-CTX and PTH levels than the CG (p < 0.05). The SG exhibited a significantly lower incidence rate of adverse reactions than that the CG (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The combination of Tenghuangjiangu tablets, Alfacalcidol capsules, and Caltrate D3 tablets, improves bone metabolic indices, bone density and treatment efficacy while reducing the incidence rate of adverse reactions.
NUCKS1 promotes breast cancer cell proliferation and metastasis via PI3K/ AKT pathway
Authors: Li Song , Wang Daoliang
Published: November 2022

Purpose: To investigate the role of nuclear casein kinase and cyclin-dependent kinase substrate 1 (NUCKS1) in breast cancer.

Methods: Breast cancer cells were maintained in RPMI-1640 medium containing 10 % fetal bovine serum in a incubator at 37 °C. Cell proliferation was determined by CCK8 and colony formation assays. Flow cytometry and Transwell assays were used to determine cell cycle and metastasis, respectively.

Results: Expression of NUCKS1 was significantly elevated in breast cancer (p < 0.01). Overexpression of NUCKS1 significantly increased cell viability (p < 0.01), and promoted proliferation of breast cancer cells. Knockdown of NUCKS1 inhibited cell proliferation, and induced cell cycle arrest at G1 phase. However, overexpression of NUCKS1 promoted cell cycle progression via down-regulation of p21 and up-regulation of cyclin D1 and CDK1. Cell migration and invasion were induced by overexpression of NUCKS1, and suppressed by silencing of NUCKS1. Overexpression of NUCKS1 enhanced p-AKT and p-PI3K expression, while knockdown of NUCKS1 reduced the expression of p-AKT and p-PI3K in breast cancer cells.

Conclusion: NUCKS1 promotes breast cancer cell proliferation and metastasis via activation of PI3K/AKT signaling. The silencing of NUCKS1 can be used as a strategy to develop therapies for the management of breast cancer.
“Lead Me Home”
Authors: Martínez Serrano Iraide
Published: November 2022

The present reflection is based on the documentary “Lead me home” by Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk (2021). This report aims to make the reader aware of the precariousness that exists in the United States today. This documentary also addresses different issues such as the growing humanitarian crisis that is beginning to unfold in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the abysmal differences between classes, racism, and precarious salaries, among many other issues. It can be concluded that people living in precarious situations are always the hardest hit in crisis situations, and even more so if they belong to a social minority.
Stereotypes Can Cause Trauma. An Essay Based on the Documentary “The Wisdom of Trauma”
Authors: Holewa Michał
Published: November 2022

The article presents reflections based on the documentary “The Wisdom of Trauma” directed by Maurizio Benazzo and Zaya Benazzo, and released in 2021. Here, the author focuses on the nature of trauma, its consequences for the suffering individuals and their family members. He also highlights the methods used by professionals to work with people experiencing trauma. In conclusion, he identifies important ethical dilemmas that may arise for social workers in direct contact with another person.
Saudyjska Wizja 2030 i innowacje technologiczne zastosowane w inteligentnych miastach: casus Królestwa Arabii Saudyjskiej
Authors: El Ghamari Magdalena
Published: November 2022

W ramach wizji strategicznej do 2030 roku saudyjskiego księcia Muhammada Bin Salmana, Królestwo Arabii Saudyjskiej tworzy obecnie inteligentne megamiasta, mające spełniać normy zarówno zrównoważonego rozwoju, jak i wykorzystywać najnowocześniejsze technologie, w tym sztuczną inteligencję. Królestwo, dziś przede wszystkim uzależnione od ropy naftowej, dąży do dywersyfikacji i przekształcenia się w pioniera nowych technologii, czego dowodzi projekt regionu Neom. Kraj podjął wysiłki na rzecz przekształcenia Mekki, Rijadu, Dżuddy, Al-Madiny i Al-Ahsy w miasta inteligentne i nowoczesne. Ponadto posiada wizję transformacji kraju i przyjął holistyczne podejście do nowoczesnych rozwiązań IT.

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and technological innovations used in the smart cities: casus of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In the strategic plan: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Saudi Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is currently developing commercial and technical proceedings of smart cities, which are to have specialised guidance and technological access, including artificial intelligence (IA). The kingdom, being today an economy dependent on transformation, is more and more ahead of the diversification of Saudi Arabia primarily to the first such as the field new technology, The Line or Oxagon. The kingdom has also transformed Mecca, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Madinah and Al-Ahsa into innovative modern cities. The country also has a clear vision and a holistic approach to IT technologies.
Математична формалізація функції визначення ефективності функціонування пасажирських транспортних систем
Authors: Доля Олена
Published: November 2022

Ефективне функціонування пасажирських транспортних систем є складним завданням сучасності. Розв’язанню даної задачі присвячено значну кількість наукових та науково–практичних публікацій у сучасній спеціалізованій літературі. Встановлено, що сучасниками використовуються математичні та комп’ютерні методи моделювання процесу перевезення пасажирів. Запропоновані сучасниками підходи широко висвітлено й забезпечують визначити не лише переваги, а й певні недоліки запропонованих авторами методів та науково–практичних підходів. В роботі запропоновано цільову функцію, яка має ряд обмежень технічного та соціально–економічного характерів. Запропонована цільова функція стверджує, що оптимальною пасажирською транспортною системою є така, в якій витати на функціонування дорівнюють оптимальним витратам пасажирів на задоволення своїх потреб у переміщенні. Розкриттям запропонованої функції є визначення відношення й взаємопов’язаності значень певних параметрів функціонування згаданої системи, що надає можливість подальшого розвитку дослідження в частині моделювання визначеного процесу перевезень.
Mittelalterliche Bergbautechnik in historischen und archäologischen Quellen: Sammelband zum interdisziplinären Workshop vom 1.–3. Dezember 2016 in Herne
Authors: Asmus Bastian , Bartels Christoph , Garner Jennifer , Zeiler Manuel , Merkel Stephen , Pohl Meinrad , Krafft Otfried , Fuchs Stefanie , Burghardt Ivonne , Steßl Jitka , Lentzsch Susann , Casagrande Lara , Straßburger Martin
Published: November 2022

Der Sammelband vereint die Beiträge der Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des interdisziplinären Workshops „Mittelalterliche Bergbautechnik in historischen und archäologischen Quellen“. Dieser wurde vom Forschungsbereich Bergbaugeschichte des Deutschen Bergbau-Museums Bochum ausgerichtet und fand im Dezember 2016 in Herne statt. Über die vorgestellten Forschungsprojekte werden Mehrwert, Risiken und Hürden interdisziplinärer Arbeit bei der Erforschung der Geschichte des Bergbaus diskutiert. Die Beteiligung von Vertreterinnen und Vertretern der Arbeitsfelder Bauforschung, Montanarchäologie, Kunstgeschichte, Volkswirtschaftslehre, Denkmalpflege, Rechtsgeschichte, Archäometallurgie, Bergbaugeschichte und aus dem Metallguss- und Steinmetzhandwerk zeigt dabei die vielfältigen disziplinären Berührungspunkte. Die Beiträge in diesem Band umfassen ein Spektrum neuer Perspektiven sowie Ergebnisse abgeschlossener Projekte.
Process Automation of Sugarcane in the Sugar Industry
Authors: Hindasgeri Sakshata , Kudari Medha , S N Anupama
Published: November 2022

Sugar is a versatile and irreplaceable functional ingredient in the food. In addition to providing sweetness, sugar is also used to balance acidity and the production of medication. Sugarcane is obtained from farmers with the aid of vehicles as part of the sugar-producing process. The sugar industry maintains details of the sugarcane collection, payment, and orders of sugar cane products provided by the sugar industry are maintained by manually. The problem is that there is still not a single application that can manage all the processes related to the sugar industry such as sugarcane collection, sales, payments, and product stock. This system is a part of a revival process of the existing system. The system is to provide the sugar industry with an outline of the solution and breakdown of the proposed strategy for new system implementation.
Negocios internacionales funcionamiento y operatividad
Authors:   Grupo Coril SAB, Quevedo Isabel , Díaz Consuelo
Published: November 2022

Iniciarse en el comercio internacional es una alternativa de crecimiento para las empresas de todo tamaño, una oportunidad también para los emprendedores capaces de ofrecer bienes o servicios competitivos en los mercados internacionales. Además, como nunca antes, la tecnología favorece el surgimiento de negocios diversos que facilitan el intercambio al reducir aun más las barreras originadas en el desfase horario y los distintos idiomas, regulaciones, monedas y culturas. En este mundo de apertura y posibilidades, es fundamental que empresas e individuos conozcan las bases, los instrumentos y el conjunto de actividades que comprenden el comercio y los negocios internacionales. Las primeras, porque en algún momento querrán salir a competir al exterior; los segundos, porque el comercio internacional también es un vasto campo de desarrollo para profesionales de distintas especialidades. A este objetivo apunta precisamente Negocios internacionales: funcionamiento y operatividad, pues en doce capítulos desarrolla tanto el marco institucional que rodea al comercio exterior como la operatividad misma de las empresas exportadoras e importadoras. Abarca el sistema financiero internacional y el de pagos internacionales, los tipos de riesgos, las líneas de crédito y el mercado de divisas, los instrumentos de pago, las alternativas de financiamiento —incluidas las no convencionales—, los incoterms y la distribución física, por mencionar solo algunos temas. Múltiples actores desfilan por sus páginas: clasificadoras de riesgo, seguros, transportistas, aduanas, cámaras de compensación, financiamientos no convencionales, bancos en todos sus roles, entre otros. Con propósito didáctico, el libro incluye figuras que muestran el flujo de las operaciones, ejemplos que ilustran situaciones prácticas, así como cuadros comparativos y de síntesis. Esperamos que este trabajo sea de interés y utilidad tanto para estudiantes universitarios como para importadores, exportadores, intermediarios del comercio internacional, empresarios y toda persona interesada en investigar acerca de esta actividad. A todos ellos está dirigido este libro.
Actividad de fiscalización en el procedimiento administrativo peruano
Authors:   Universidad ESAN, Tirado Barrera José Antonio
Published: November 2022

Las entidades públicas y los administrados deben afrontar diversos problemas respecto de la actividad de fiscalización o inspección que realizan las autoridades pertinentes, los cuales son, a su vez, motivo de análisis de los profesionales del Derecho. Este libro contiene seis trabajos que cubren un amplio espectro de escenarios y problemas en los que el autor ha plasmado su interés por los aspectos teóricos y prácticos derivados del ejercicio de la potestad de fiscalización o inspección. El primero de ellos presenta una visión panorámica del régimen de fiscalización o inspección administrativa y ofrece reflexiones útiles respecto de los diversos regímenes sectoriales existentes. En los otros cinco artículos, se abordan temas más específicos, como el deber de colaboración con la inspección, las medidas administrativas para la protección ambiental o el valor probatorio de las actas de inspección. Vistos en conjunto, estos artículos ofrecen una mirada general del desarrollo normativo y jurisprudencial del ejercicio de una potestad que ha acompañado a la Administración Pública desde hace mucho tiempo, pero que, solo en tiempos más o menos recientes, ha merecido una atención particular. Si bien, la mayoría de estos trabajos estudian la forma en que el Derecho Administrativo peruano aborda la configuración de las potestades de inspección de la Administración Pública, dos de ellos han sido redactados exclusivamente a la luz del Derecho español, cuya influencia en nuestro Derecho Administrativo es innegable, y podrán ser, por ello, de utilidad para comprender nuestro propio ordenamiento jurídico.
Project for the implementation of techniques to reduce damage and consequences of mining dumps developed by the Higher Technological Institute of Fresnillo
Authors: Sánchez José de Jesús Reyes , Camacho Mario Alberto García , Vega Martha Alicia Guerrero
Published: November 2022

The methodology presented consists of procedures for improvement and quality in the environment in a more specific way to implement the necessary indications to guide the proponent a safe work environment, focused on the mining dumps in preparation for their preparation in accordance with the Regulation of Mining Security. Based on a project which is considered for the implementation of techniques that promote the reduction of damage or consequences, generating a safer environment that cannot be harmful or unsafe for personnel and people nearby or who may have access to these areas.  In mining, a large amount of waste is produced that brings with it affectations and damages generated especially to the environment, personnel and people who have access.
A Survey of Machine Learning Based Methods for the Diagnosis of Mental HealthA Survey of Machine Learning Based Methods for the Diagnosis of Mental Health
Authors: Sarkar Angshuman , Mallik Shambo Saurav , Roy Kaushik
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Mental illnesses like depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. have become widespread in today’s society. More than 7.5% of Indians suffer from some kind of mental disorder. Early detection of mental illness is important for treatment as well as to prevent self-harm. Traditionally, the diagnosis involved answering a specifically designed questionnaire at the doctor’s clinic. Methods: Mental health data, however, can also be collected from other sources like social media posts, wearable smart-devices, etc. Manual analysis of the patient data may not reveal all the information. Hence, diagnostic errors are common. In recent times Machine Learning (ML) algorithms have been successfully employed for the identification of critical symptoms, the development of diagnostic modules, and the personalization of therapy. Result : Authors have systematically reviewed 40 papers that used Machine Learning based techniques for the diagnosis of mental disorders and chose 25 of them for the survey. This paper provides an overview of the application of ML in mental healthcare. It has been focused here on the state-of-the-art Machine Learning based work on mental health. Discussion: The majority of the papers consulted so far concentrated on finding whether a subject belongs to a diagnostic category. Classifying into one broad category, however, does not take into account the variability of the symptoms. Conclusion: The authors identified some major research prospects in the early detection of schizophrenia.
Contemporary trends in management and administration
Authors: Catapan Edilson Antonio
Published: November 2022

The book “Contemporary trends in management and administration vol.01, edited and published by South Florida Publishing, brings together ten chapters that address topics of relevance in the context of management and administration. The works are available in Spanish and English. The book will present research that aims to provide a frame of reference for evaluation in the context of thesocial damage from the anthropological interpretation of the residents of the native community of Mayuriaga, due to the loss of quality of life, five years after the oil spill by the of the company Petroperú took place in the Norperuano pipeline in the area of the Morona river in the district of Morona, province of Daten de Marañón, department of Loreto, Peru. Another study featured in the book is a research that aims to discover how the visual narrative structures of the Indonesian horror webtoon are particularly employed to evoke fear in the minds of readers, examining some representative examples of the popular Indonesian horror webtoon: Creep by Ino Septian and Gloomy Sunday by Fanky Landerson. This analysis is conducted by applying the Zpalanzani-Tabrani and Cohn triangulation analysis model enhanced by the addition of the structural story effect theory developed by Brewer and Lichtenstein and some additional units of analysis such as gutter space and color analyses. Another subject addressed is a study whose general objective was to determine the relationship between intercultural and emotional competencies of students of social sciences and tourism at the Faculty of Education of the José Faustino Sánchez Carrión National University. A census museum was held, comprising 176 students. If you recognize the data for the first variable with the guide of intercultural competencies of the center of intercultural studies UNED- España, con ligeras adaptations; for the second variable, the questionnaire on emotional competencies by Daniel Goleman was used. Research is also portrayed that analyzes the market for importing laboratory products in Peru from a descriptive approach. This market has been operating for over 70 years, supplying mainly the health, agribusiness, mining, fishing, and education sectors, but there is little information. The research aims to describe the functioning of the laboratory products import market in Peru and to know, in general, how it was affected by the pandemic. Thus, we thank all authors for their commitment and dedication to their work and we hope to be able to contribute to the scientific community, in the dissemination and dissemination of knowledge, and in the advancement of science.
#RecoverSouthCoast: how Twitter can support and hinder recovery
Authors: Ogie Robert , Moore Alison , Dilworth Tasmin-Lara , Jones Sharon , Amirghasemi Mehrdad
Published: November 2022

Modern society is becoming increasingly dependent on social media for communication and information access and its role in disaster management cannot be overlooked. #RecoverSouthCoast is a research project that analysed data from Twitter and conducted interviews to understand the ways in which social media supported (or hindered) recovery following the summer bushfires on the south coast of New South Wales in 2019–20. This paper examines #RecoverSouthCoast findings from a Twitter content analysis. The results revealed that Twitter use can support bushfire recovery in diverse ways, including post-disaster reconstruction and infrastructure services, donations and financial support, mental health and emotional support, environmental health, business and economic activities, animal welfare, information support, solidarity and social cohesion and insurance claims. These findings are important because they strengthen evidence to support policy and investment in tools and social media capabilities within organisations involved in disaster response and recovery. Interestingly, some challenges to the effective use of Twitter during the recovery process were also identified. The paper provides recommendations for emergency management practice in Australia.
Sıddık Korkmaz’ın Akademik Çalışmalarına Dair Bir değerlendirme
Authors: TEBER Ömer Faruk , TAN Muzaffer
Published: November 2022

Prof. Dr. Sıddık Korkmaz; araştırmacı bilimsel çalışmalarıyla İslam Mezhepler Tarihçiliği açısından kayda değer bir yere sahiptir. Korkmaz, uzmanlık alanı olan İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi alanında Şiilik, Alevilik, Maturdilik mezheplere dair çalışmalarıyla çok yönlü bir bilim adamı olma vasfına sahiptir. Başta Şiilik ve Maturidilik olmak üzere İslam Düşünce ekolleri diyebileceğim İslam Mezheplerine dair çalışmaları onu İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi alanında öne çıkarmış ve yeni yaklaşımlara kapı aralamıştır. Hasan Onat, Kur’an, Sünnet ve Müslümanların on dört asırlık birikimleri gibi ortak bir kaynağa sahip olan İslamî ilimlerin her birinin sahih bilgiye ulaşmak konusunda disiplinler arası işbirliği içerisinde çalışması gerektiğini savunmuştur. O, İslam dünyasının terakkisini de kurumsallaşmış kadim İslam düşünce geleneklerinin yeniden yorumlanması gerektiği husus onun temel odak noktalarından birini oluşturur. Bilhassa Şiilik alanında tarihsel sürecin açık bir şekilde ortaya konarak bilimsel açıdan incelenmesi gerektiğine inanır. Bu anlamda Abdullah b. Sebe ve Şiiliğe dair çalışmaları önem arz eder. O bu çalışmasıyla Şiiliğin kökenine dair tartışmaların daha sağlıklı bir zeminde yürütülebilmesi noktasında önemsenmesi gereken tespitlerde bulunmuştur. Ona göre geçmişte yaşanan olaylar anlaşılmadan şimdinin ve geleceğin anlaşılması mümkün değildir. Ona göre İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi disiplini, hem metodik açıdan hem de konunun tarihsel arka planının incelenebilmesi özel olarak Şiiliğin, genel olarak da İslam düşünce tarihinin aydınlatabilmesi noktasında en fazla pay sahibi olmayı hak eder. Bu makale Sıddık Korkmaz’ın akademik çalışmaları ve akademik alana katıları analitik bir şekilde ele alınacaktır.
SAĞLIK BİLİNCİ, REKLAMA YÖNELİK KUŞKU VE İKNANIN TUTUMA ETKİSİ: ÇİFT YANLI GIDA REKLAM MESAJI ÜZERİNE ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: USTAAHMETOĞLU Erol , TOKLU İsmail Tamer
Published: November 2022

Bu araştırma sağlıksız gıda reklamlarına karşı duyulan kuşku düzeyi ve sağlık bilinci düzeyinin reklamın ikna ediciliği, reklama yönelik tutum ve satın alma niyeti üzerindeki etkisini belirleme amacı taşımaktadır. Yapılan yasal düzenlemelerin gerçekte işe yarayıp yaramadığı araştırılmaktadır. Veriler, kolayda örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen üniversite öğrencileri arasında yapılan anket ile toplanmış, yapısal eşitlik modellemesi ile analiz edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, çift yanlı reklamın ikna edicilik düzeyi, reklama yönelik tutum, satın alma niyeti üzerinde etkilidir. Çift yanlı reklamlara yönelik kuşkunun reklama yönelik tutum üzerindeki etkisinde ikna edicilik değişkeninin aracılık etkisi vardır. Tüketicilerin sağlık bilinçleri reklamın ikna ediciliğini algılama ve reklama yönelik tutum üzerinde etkilidir. Çift yanlı reklam mesajlarında sağlık bilincinin tutum üzerindeki etkisine ikna edicilik değişkeni aracılık etmektedir. Son olarak elde edilen hipotez sonuçlarının akademik ve pratik yansımalarına dair tartışma ve öneriler yapılmıştır.
Barriers to Accessing Community Based Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Management in Post Conflict Acholi Sub-region
Authors: Amongi Elizabeth , Baguma Peter , Nansubuga Florence
Published: November 2022

Purpose: The study aimed at assessing barriers in accessing Community-Based Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) management in post-conflict Acholi sub-region with interest in providing solutions to those barriers.

Methodology: The study adopted a survey approach which was qualitative. This was done through interviews. This was supplemented by the pragmatic paradigm that concerned assessing effectiveness of community-based TF-CBT. The research design used to assess barriers and facilitators of TF-CBT was cross sectional. The use of cross-sectional survey design involved the elements of comparative, exploratory and descriptive approaches.  Sample selection of participants involved organizational staff comprising of, social workers, clinical psychologists, Village Health Team (VHTs). Beneficiaries who included 120 men and 299 women. The 419 beneficiaries were interrogated using a questionnaire, 36 participants for Focused Group Discussions (FGDs), four social workers and, one clinical psychologist and 25 in-depth interviews with beneficiaries.

Findings: Results indicated; limited mobilization, stigmatization, lack of enough human resource, alcoholism, lack of commitment and economic crisis amongst others as barriers to accessing TF-CBT for PTSD management. The study suggests that these can be handled through sensitization, radio talk shows, visiting clients in their homes and increasing number of staff. The study suggests community sensitization, recruiting more staff to handle TF-CBT, visitations by staff to clients, family support from spouses & caregivers and increased infrastructure as the recommended measure to handle this problem.
The Current Situation and Some Solutions to Improve the Quality of Education Socialization in Vietnam Today
Authors: Trong Nguyen Phuoc
Published: November 2022

In Vietnam, the socialization of education was officially introduced and implemented from the Government’s Resolution No. 90-CP dated August 21, 1997 on the direction and policy of socializing education and health activities, culture. The socialization of education is a major policy of our Party and State. Initially, certain results have been achieved in mobilizing social resources to meet the increasing needs of all classes of people. In this article, the author focuses on clarifying the status of socialization of education along with clarifying the advantages and limitations in the work of educational socialization in recent years, thereby proposing solutions to improve the socialization of education. The role of educational socialization contributes to the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country
Some Abiotic and Biotic Factors Influencing Firefly Population Abundance in Southeast Asia: A Review
Authors: Abu Seri Nurhafizul , Abd Rahman Azimah , Abu Kassim Nur Faeza
Published: November 2022

This paper reviews biotic and abiotic factors that influence the life cycle of fireflies. This review paper has screened and chosen articles by using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) from two databases: Semantic Scholar (n = 1080) and Google Scholar (n = 2280). From this review, generally, abiotic factors, i.e., water level in soil, air temperature, air humidity, rainy season, altitude, water salinity (NaCl), wind direction, wind speed, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) and maximum air pollution index (API) were most likely influenced the population abundance and distribution of the fireflies in Southeast Asia. Biotic factors include the presence of Cyclotropis carinata snails, vegetation health, tree suitability (leaf size, density, arrangement of leaves, tree location), insecticides (Saponins) in some vegetation species, plant structural architecture, and food (nectar and sap) were the most likely to influence the presence of fireflies species even though synchronous firefly of Southeast Asia were found in other vegetation species, Sonneratia caseolaris (Berembang) still the most preferred display tree. From this review, we also found that Malaysia has the highest reported findings on firefly studies in this region. To conclude, numerous abiotic and biotic elements should be researched further to determine their relationship to firefly populations and other vertebrate - invertebrates in their natural environment.
Latent and Manifest Variables of PLS-SEM Model in the Decision Making of PIKNET Sound Wave-Based Attractor Innovation by Fishermen in Bulak Sub-District, Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Rosana Nurul , Harahab Nuddin , Ciptadi Gatot , Kurniawan Andi , Suryadhi Suryadhi , Rifandi Safriudin , Mukminin Amirul , Prasita Viv Djanat
Published: November 2022

A study of the diffusion process of sound wave-based attractor innovation in fishing groups needs to be done because the application of innovation requires an adaptation process so that one can adopt the new subject through the established stages. The innovation-decision process is a mental process by which a person or institution goes from initial knowledge about an innovation. This research aims to analyze the measurement model and the relationship between variables in the decision-making of Piknet innovation by fishermen in Bulak Surabaya. SEM PLS data analysis was used to determine the relationship between latent and manifest variables. The test results showed that the CR value is above 0.7; therefore, it can be said that the variable has been met. The AVE values for X1-X5, Y1 and Y2 are above 0.5. Therefore, each latent variable has a valid measurement model. The conclusions from the research are as follows: (1) The analysis results of the measurement model met the requirements with good characteristics. Therefore, it can be continued to the next stage of structural model analysis; (2) Furthermore, 11 eliminated indicator variables did not meet the standard requirements of the outer loading value ; (3) A significant relationship was found in the latent variables of X1-X5, Y1 and Y2; (4) Indicator variables related to the latent variable are X1.4, X2.1, X3.2, X4.1-X4.3, X5.1, X5.2, Y1.1-Y1.3 and Y2.1,-Y2.3. To develop this research, continuous research is needed by examining each of the variables used in depth.
The Effect of Varying the HCl Solution on the Purity, Morphological, and Electrical Properties of Silicon Dioxide Extracted from Rice Straw
Authors: Patonah Har Nazopatul , Palupi Endah Kinarya , Umam Rofiqul , Aminullah Aminullah , Wahadoszamen Md , Irmansyah Irmansyah , Irzaman Irzaman
Published: November 2022

Rice straw is a waste product from rice manufacturing that contains cellulose (32–47%), hemicellulose (19-27%), lignin (5–24%), and ash (13–20%). The ash form consists of a large percentage of silicon dioxide (SiO2) with widespread use in the industrial field. The extraction of silicon dioxide has been conducted using the sol-gel and ashing method combined with the leaching process using an acid solution such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) at a concentration of 3%. In using HCl with a concentration of 3%, impurities are often found in the SiO2 sample. Therefore, this study uses the leaching method with HCl of several variations (3%, 5%, and 7%). By raising the concentration of HCl in this process, the quality of SiO2 without impurities is increased. The results indicate that increasing the concentration of HCl can significantly lower the sample’s impurity content. In the 3% treatment, impurities were found in the form of Carbon and Calcium. The treatment obtained no impurities using 5% and 7% HCl concentrations. As a result, the highest purity of SiO2 obtained was 89.31% in the 5% HCl treatment. The sample treated with 5% HCl was in the semiconductor region and exhibited an amorphous structure.
Weed Detection in Soybean Crop Using Deep Neural Network
Authors: Singh Vinayak , Gourisaria Mahendra Kumar , GM Harshvardhan , Choudhury Tanupriya
Published: November 2022

The problematic and undesirable effects of weeds lead to degradation in the quality and productivity of yields. These unacceptable weeds are close competitors of crops as they constantly devour water, air, nutrients, and sunlight which are helpful for the maturation of crops. For better cultivation and good quality production of crops, weed detection at the appropriate time is an essential stride. In recent years, various state-of-the-art (SOTA) architectures were proposed to detect weeds among crop yields, but they lacked computational cost. This paper mainly focuses on proposing a customized state-of-the-art (SOTA) architecture and comparative study with transfer learning models for detecting and classifying weeds among soybean crops by concentrating on the low computational cost. The selected SoTA is beneficial for detecting weeds on a large scale with very low computational costs. In terms of selection, Maximum Validation Accuracy (MVA), Least Validation Cross-Entropy Loss (LVCEL), and Training Time (TT) were considered for proposing an objective function value system. In total, 15 proposed CNNs with 18 Transfer learning models were analyzed with the help of objective function value and various metric evaluations for finding the best and optimal architecture for weed classification. Experimentation and analysis resulted in C13 being robust and optimal architecture which outperformed every CNNs and Transfer learning model by achieving the highest accuracy of 0.9458 with an objective function value of 5.9335 and ROC-AUC of 0.9927 for the classification of weeds from soybean crops.
Failure Behavior and Mechanism of Pultruded Kenaf/Glass Hybrid Composite Under Compressive Impact Loading
Authors: Razali Muhammad Fauzinizam , Abu Seman Sareh Aiman Hilmi , Rusdi Mohd Syakirin , Megat Anorhisham Megat Naiman
Published: November 2022

A substantial amount of kenaf fiber research has been carried out recently to incorporate more sustainable materials into the production process. For many years, scientists have studied the properties of kenaf and the hybrid composites it may form. Composites made from kenaf and synthetic fibers were the focus of the majority of the study. Similarly, the researchers discovered mechanical characteristics as a fundamental truth. Despite this, earlier research on particular properties has not permitted using kenaf composites for load-bearing purposes. Nevertheless, kenaf composites can significantly influence car exteriors and other vital applications, even if their impact characteristics are only studied in other materials science disciplines. Due to this, dynamic failure behavior and mechanism of unidirectional kenaf and kenaf/glass hybrid composite compressive response were examined. Therefore, both composite specimens were loaded compressively under static and dynamic loading at a strain rate range of 0.1/s to 1700/s. The results showed that the failure behavior and mechanism of kenaf and kenaf/glass hybrid composite were different under static and dynamic loadings. Shear banding failure occurred at 60 degrees for kenaf composites. In contrast, kenaf/glass composites were fractured longitudinally along the fiber direction under static loading. Glass fibers in hybrid composites were more vulnerable to damage under microscopic analysis because they carried most loads. Consequently, the kenaf fibers in hybrid composites were less damaged than those in kenaf composites, which had fiber breakage, fiber splitting, and fiber-matrix debonding.
Predicting Students’ Inclination to TVET Enrolment Using Various Classifiers
Authors: Hong Chia Ming , Ch’ng Chee Keong , Roslan Teh Raihana Nazirah
Published: November 2022

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is an education system that delivers necessary information, skills, and attitudes related to work or self-employment. However, the TVET program is not preferred by most Malaysian students due to several factors such as students’ interest, parental influence, employers’ negative impression, facility in vocational institutions, inexperienced TVET instructors, and society’s negative perception. Consequently, it raises the issue of skilled workers shortage. The gravest threat will be far-reaching, pushing our economy into depreciation. Therefore, it is important to identify the students’ traits and interests before conducting further investigation to turn and thrive in this phenomenon. This study aims to utilise several classifiers (Decision Tree, Neural Network, Logistic Regression and Naïve Bayes) to predict students’ inclination to join TVET programmes. A total of 428 secondary school students from Kedah, Malaysia, are chosen as our survey respondents. The best classifier is determined according to the lowest misclassification rate. The findings revealed that the Decision Tree-based Gini Index with three branches prevail against other classifiers with a misclassification rate of 0.1938. Therefore, the classifier could act as a steer for the Kedah Department of Education (DOE), related parties, and the TVET agency in implementing effective strategies to enliven and inspire students to join TVET programs.