bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multiple Attribute Group Decision-Making Model Based on Single-Valued Neutrosophic Fuzzy Sets and VIKOR
Authors: Wu Meiqin , Zhao Tingting , Fan Jianping
Published: May 2023

As an extension of single-valued neutrosophic sets, Single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy sets can deal with uncertain and inconsistent information at the same time. Considering this advantage, this paper proposes some aggregation operators based on single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy environment and combines VIKOR method to study the multi-attribute group decision making problem. Firstly, we define the generalized distance measure for single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy sets, and propose the weighted arithmetic averaging operator, weighted geometric averaging operator, generalized weighted averaging operator, and generalized weighted geometric operator of single-valued neutrosophic fuzzy sets. Secondly, the proposed operators are combined with the VIKOR method to construct a multi-attribute group decision making model. Finally, the model is applied to the green supplier selection problem, and the feasibility of the model is demonstrated by comparative analysis.
Lightweight secure message transfer protocol based on Ecc in Internet of Things equipped with satellite communications
Authors: Jezehei Mahdi Baghaei , Olamaei Seyed Ahmad , Broumandnia Ali
Published: May 2023

With the expansion of Internet of Things (IOT) services and the use of satellite communications, according to the regional or continental extent of these services, the need for lightweight encryption has increased. In satellite communications, due to long distances, there are limitations in applying security, so heavy encryption algorithms such as RSA cannot be trusted for security. ECC elliptic curve cryptography provides a lighter alternative by invoking a mathematical problem called the ECDLP elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem that cannot be solved in sub exponential time. Here, we propose a new strategy for secure IOT data communication between a satellite link and a terrestrial link that uses the principles of ECC elliptic curve cryptography and the NIST P-256 standard for key agreement and encryption for transmitting messages over the satellite communication platform.
Effects of fiscal mechanisms on economic growth
Authors: fabien
Published: May 2023

In this article, we investigate the influence of corporate profit imposition on growth on the basis of an endogenous growth model. The preferred economic tool is the panel smooth transition model (PSTR), which is based on the composition of the fiscal structure. The study covers the period from 1970 to 2016 and focuses on six (6) Arab countries in the West African Economic. The findings show that the imposition of corporate profits has a beneficial effect on the economy when the rate of delayed imposition for a given period is increased. In this case, fiscal policy is effective. However, when the level of corporate profit taxation exceeds the critical threshold, the influence of taxation policy on growth becomes negative. To that end, we propose a tax system that is less distorting, disproportional, targeted, and democratic.
Empirische Verortung konzeptioneller Nähe/Mündlichkeit inner- und außerhalb schriftsprachlicher Korpora
Authors: Broll Sarah , Schneider Roman
Published: May 2023

Linguistische Studien arbeiten häufig mit einer Differenzierung zwischen gesprochener und geschriebener Sprache bzw. zwischen Kommunikation der Nähe und Distanz. Die Annahme eines Kontinuums zwischen diesen Polen bietet sich für eine Verortungunterschiedlichster Äußerungsformen an, inklusive unkonventioneller Textsorten wie etwa Popsongs. Wir konzipieren, implementieren und evaluieren ein automatisiertes Verfahren, das mithilfe unkorrelierter Entscheidungsbäume entsprechende Vorhersagenauf Textebene durchführt. Für die Identifizierung der Pole definieren wir einen Merkmalskatalog aus Sprachphänomenen, die als Markierer für Nähe/Mündlichkeit bzw. Distanz/Schriftlichkeit diskutiert werden, und wenden diesen auf prototypische Nähe-/Mündlichkeitstexte sowie prototypische Distanz-/Schrifttexte an. Basierend auf der sehr guten Klassifikationsgüte verorten wir anschließend eine Reihe weiterer Textsorten mithilfe der trainierten Klassifikatoren. Dabei erscheinen Popsongs als „mittige Textsorte“, die linguistisch motivierte Merkmale unterschiedlicher Kontinuumsstufen vereint. Weiterhin weisen wir nach, dass unsere Modelle mündlich kommunizierte, aber vorab oder nachträglich verschriftlichte Äußerungen wie Reden oder Interviews vollkommenanders verorten als prototypische Gesprächsdaten und decken Klassifikationsunterschiede für Social-Media-Varianten auf. Ziel ist dabei nicht eine systematisch-verbindliche Einordung im Kontinuum, sondern eine empirische Annäherung an die Frage, welchemaschinell vergleichsweise einfach bestimmbaren Merkmale („shallow features“) nachweisbar Einfluss auf die Verortung haben.
Der Polizeigewahrsam nach Zürcher Recht - Anmerkungen aus grundrechtlicher Sicht
Authors: Zumsteg Patrice Martin
Published: May 2023

Die präventive Ingewahrsamnahme von Personen wird vermehrt auf der Bundesebene adressiert. Dabei kommt grundsätzlich den Kantonen die Polizeihoheit zu. Der vorliegende Beitrag untersucht exemplarisch, wie der Kanton Zürich den Polizeigewahrsam geregelt hat und wie diese Regelung aus grundrechtlicher Sicht zu beurteilen ist. Ausgehend davon werden Erkenntnisse präsentiert, welche auch für die Rechtsentwicklung auf der Bundesebene beachtet werden sollten.

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La question de la détention préventive est de plus en plus fréquemment abordée au niveau fédéral. Dans ce contexte, la souveraineté policière revient par principe aux cantons. La présente contribution étudie, à titre d'exemple, la manière dont le canton de Zurich a réglementé l'arrestation provisoire et examine cette réglementation à la lumière des droits fondamentaux. Sur la base de cette analyse, l'auteur présente différentes conclusions qui devraient être prises en considération lors de l'élaboration du droit au niveau fédéral.
Entrepreneurial challenges facing female entrepreneurs in informal micro businesses: a case study of uMhlathuze municipality
Authors: Zwane Hloniphile Cleopatra , Zhou Sheunesu
Published: May 2023

In low-income economies, large gender gaps suggest that fewer women engage in entrepreneurial activities. The quest for gender inclusion has been a relevant issue, contested among scholars investigating ways to alleviate poverty through economic growth in South Africa and the sphere of entrepreneurial studies.

The aim of this study was to investigate the obstacles that female entrepreneurs in small, medium, and micro-informal companies face in the uMhlathuze Municipality in South Africa.

Twenty-four (24) females who operate small and medium micro-informal companies were interviewed using a qualitative research methodology. Content analysis was used to examine the data.

Females confront various challenges, including criminality, draughts, non-conducive working settings, and intense competitiveness, according to the research. Lack of infrastructure, funding and information, education and training, and operational permission concerns are all obstacles to business development. The key issues that most of the participants faced were a lack of funds, infrastructure, and education and training, all of which were used to develop recommendations.

The municipality should establish training centres in each township to train and educate women who want to start or expand their companies.

The study seeks to contribute to the literature on women entrepreneurship in the informal sector by focusing mainly on challenges/barriers hindering female entrepreneur’s success in the uMhlathuze Municipality. They are limited studies that have conducted a similar research in this geographic area.
South Africa's gender-based violence: an exploration of a single sided account
Authors: Thusi Xolani , Mlambo Victor H.
Published: May 2023

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global social problem that has received considerable attention from policymakers and researchers. However, when speaking of GVB, significant attention is paid to women who are seen as being at the receiving end of violence. Although statistics do support the notion that women are mostly exposed to GBV, little attention has been paid to GBV against men as often not, it is the man who is seen as the aggressor and the woman painted as the victim. This article investigates reasons Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against men is not being addressed in South Africa. Males are also victims of GBV in South Africa, although the government, media, and police pay little attention to GBV against males. It is critical to remember, that men, regardless of their muscularity, can be mistreated by men or women. Males may be raped, killed, or attacked, and they also deserve government care and protection. In South Africa, the government is especially concerned about The GBV against women and children, and August is recognized as Women's Month, where women's rights and protections are vigorously contested. However, in South Africa, nothing is done to protect men from gender-based violence. This article acknowledges violence against women and children in South Africa; however, it contends that the government has done insufficient to combat violence against males in South Africa, even though the constitution guarantees males' human rights and recognizes that they can also be victims of GBV.
SADC'S transport infrastructure: enhancing the AFCFTA’s prospects through regional economic integration
Authors: Joseph Juliet
Published: May 2023

There is considerable significance, associated with the fact that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has the potential to lift 68 million people out of moderate poverty. If fully implemented, the AfCFTA is estimated to increase regional income by 7 % by 2035. Operationalizing and implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area strategy, including regulating the regional economies' transport infrastructure, requires a great deal of work. It is the purpose of this article to examine how Regional Economic Communities (RECs), such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC), can contribute to the AfCFTA.

In comparison with other regional blocs, intra-SADC trade represents only 10 to 14 percent of member countries' total trade [1, 2]. Despite Southern African trade routes and infrastructure being among the best. In terms of infrastructure coverage, Southern African countries still lag behind the rest of the world, whether it's road and telecommunications technology (ICT), population density, or power generation. Whether at the national or regional level, these types of infrastructure weaknesses reinforce the infrastructure deficit and exacerbate unemployment, inequality and poverty in the region.

For the purposes of this article, a qualitative approach is being used to examine primary and secondary literature, including statistics, reports, and journal articles. According to the results of the study, the REC's infrastructure strategy will positively affect trade and, in turn, boost AfCFTA by improving trade among member states. To spawn structural transformation and create transnational growth corridors capable of driving economic growth and technological advancement, new transformative strategies are required.
The role of information technology innovations on organisational performance: a case study of selected SMEs
Authors: Ogwu Kingsley , Naicker Visvanathan
Published: May 2023

Information technologies have been widely recognised for their capability to add certain value to organisations in terms of strategy and operation. Studies regarding SMEs and IT in different contexts across the nations of the world have shown that SMEs are confronted with technological issues leading to a low adoption rate of IT. This research propounds that IT innovation is an indispensable tool for gaining a competitive edge over business rivals.

This research presents empirical evidence to validate the existence of a positive influence of adopting IT innovations to improve organisational performance. This will be achieved by measuring variables, such as organisational performance and information technology using the balanced scorecard.

Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used with multiple case study designs to attain the study objectives. Convenience sampling was used to select the participating SMEs, while purpose sampling was used to select the 47 participants that were interviewed. An interview guide was designed to have a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was transcribed, coded, analysed and interpreted using content analysis to provide transparency to the findings.

The findings of the study showed that SMEs rely on some IT innovations to manage and market their products and/or services. IT innovations bring about speed delivery and efficient communication, propagated by digital technologies

The role of IT innovations on organisational performance should not be discarded because non-usage of IT is tantamount to poor organisational growth
Urinary schistosomiasis: risk factors and symptoms among school adolescents in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Bishop Henry Gabriel , Inabo Helen Ileigo , Ella Elijah Ekah , Bello Mohammed
Published: May 2023

Improper waste disposal, unsafe water and indiscriminate water-contact activities are major factors enhancing continuous spread of schistosomiasis in Nigeria. Many water bodies are prone to contamination with human wastes directly discharged into them or due to surface runoff, and are infested with parasites. Open defecation and discharge of household sewage into water channels is still practiced. Children conduct activities in these water bodies, thereby exposing themselves to infections with schistomes among other pathogens. Urine samples (10 mL each) were collected from 600 consented school adolescents across six Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Information on their water-contact activities were obtained by means of questionnaires. Urine sediment was examined for Schistosoma haematobium eggs by microscopy. No infection was recorded in adolescents who had awareness about the disease. Those who engaged in swimming (9.2 %, OR=2.2) and fishing (10.3 %, OR=2.1) were significantly more infected than those who did not (P≤0.05). Adolescents who worked on irrigated farms (9.0 %, OR=1.4), washed clothes in rivers (9.0 %, OR=1.6), or fetch water from rivers for domestic purpose (10.0 %) were more infected than others who did not engage in those activities. Therefore, swimming and fishing are important factors enhancing the spread of schistosomiasis among school adolescents in Kaduna State. Irrigation farming, washing of clothes in rivers or fetching water from rivers exposed the adolescents to schistosome infections. Widespread awareness campaigns, provision safe water to communities, and standard water-based recreational centers are paramount
ESTUDIO DE LA POBREZA EN LOS MUNICIPIOS DEL ESTADO DE YUCATAN, MEXICO. INDICE 2020
Authors:   Ph in Administration Sciences, Academic Researcher, Faculty of Administration and Finance, Autonomous University of Campeche., Alberto Perez Canul Carlos , Monserrat Llanes Chiquini Charlotte ,   Ph in Administration Sciences, Academic Researcher, Faculty of Administration and Finance, Autonomous University of Campeche., Manuel Patron Cortes Roger ,   Ph in Administration Sciences, Academic Researcher, Faculty of Administration and Finance, Autonomous University of Campeche., Guillermo Chuc Giselle ,   Ph in Administration Sciences, Academic Researcher, Faculty of Administration and Finance, Autonomous University of Campeche., Gerardo Trejo Llanes Rafael ,   Master in Administrative Engineering, Academic Researcher Interamerican University for Development (UNID) Campeche., Liv Aricel Delgadillo May Lic. ,   Law degree from the Interamerican University for Development (UNID) Campeche.
Published: May 2023

Most of the research on the development of Mexico shows us that the country has been regionally unbalanced and the trend points to a worsening of these imbalances in the future, so that facing this scenario are the state governments, educational entities, and the municipal governments, which must assume a position of proactive leadership that makes it possible to combat social problems in each of the regions. It is time to rethink social responsibility in all its dimensions and levels, to jointly improve competitiveness and thus improve the quality of life of the countrys inhabitants. This document presents the results of the research Study of poverty in the municipalities of the state of Yucatan, Mexico. Index 2020 Which proposes an analysis of various variables that influence the measurement of poverty, through the Social Gap Index (IRS) designed by the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL) to determine the existing asymmetries in each municipality. from the state of Yucatan, Mexico. La mayoria de las investigaciones sobre el desarrollo de Mexico, nos muestran que el pais ha sido regionalmente desequilibrado y la tendencia apunta a un agravamiento de esos desequilibrios en el futuro, por lo que frente a este panorama son los gobiernos estatales, las entidades educativas y los gobiernos municipales los que deben asumir una posicion de liderazgo proactivo que permita combatir los problemas sociales en cada una de las regiones. Es hora de replantear la responsabilidad social en todas sus dimensiones y niveles, para mejorar de manera conjunta la competitividad y asi mejorar la calidad de vida de los habitantes del pais. Este documento presenta los resultados de la investigacion Estudio de la pobreza en los municipios del estado de Yucatan, Mexico. Indice 2020 El cual propone un analisis de diversas variables que influyen en la medicion de la pobreza, mediante el indice de Rezago Social (IRS) disenado por el Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion de la Politica de Desarrollo Social (CONEVAL) paradeterminar las asimetrias existentes en cada mumunicipio del estado de Yucatan, Mexico.
A CLINICAL STUDY OF INCIDENCE OF MALIGNANCY IN SOLITARY THYROID NODULE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: B. Patil Shanta , S. Patil Deeksha
Published: May 2023

Introduction:Thyroid nodules are common entities presenting to the surgical outpatient department. They are defined as A discrete swelling in an otherwise impalpable gland. Incidence of malignancy has been observed to be quite high in solitary thyroid nodules. Thus, they have to be evaluated properly for optimum management. Aim of the study is to identify the incidence of malignancy in solitary nodule thyroid. Materials and Methods:This study was a prospective non-randomized hospital based interventional study carried out on 50 patients who presented clinically with solitary thyroid swellings who thereby underwent surgery for the disease from August 2020 to July 2022 at the Department of General surgery of our institute. Results:There were 50 cases of clinically detected solitary thyroid nodule with female preponderance more than males. The mean age of the incidence of solitary thyroid nodule was 40.6 years. The incidence of malignancy in solitary thyroid nodule was found to be 18%. Conclusions:It is concluded from the present study that 18% of solitary thyroid nodules are malignant, with female preponderance and a mean age of solitary thyroid nodule is 40.62 years.
Urban flooding resilience evaluation with coupled rainfall and flooding models: a small area in Kunming City, China as an example
Authors: Xu Tong , Xie Zhiqiang , Jiang Fengshan , Yang Shouquan , Deng Zhanting , Zhao Lei , Wen Guang , Du Qingyun
Published: May 2023

Climate change and increasing urbanization have contributed greatly to urban flooding, making it a global problem. The resilient city approach provides new ideas for urban flood prevention research, and currently, enhancing urban flood resilience is an effective means for alleviating urban flooding pressure. This study proposes a method to quantify the resilience value of urban flooding based on the `4R' theory of resilience, by coupling the urban rainfall and flooding model to simulate urban flooding, and the simulation results are used for calculating index weights and assessing the spatial distribution of urban flood resilience in the study area. The results indicate that (1) the high level of flood resilience in the study area is positively correlated with the points prone to waterlogging; the more an area is prone to waterlogging, the lower the flood resilience value. (2) The flood resilience index in most areas shows a significant local spatial clustering effect, the number of areas with nonsignificant local spatial clustering accounting for 46% of the total. The urban flood resilience assessment system constructed in this study provides a reference for assessing the urban flood resilience of other cities, thus facilitating the decision-making process of urban planning and disaster mitigation.
Small Angle Neutron Scattering in Drug Discovery Research: A Novel
Tool for Advanced Study of Structures of Biological Macromolecules
Authors: Adhikari Lokesh , Mishra Himanshu , Semalty Mona , Semalty Ajay
Published: May 2023

Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) is a powerful and novel tool for the study of soft
condensed matter, including the microscopic and nanomaterials used for drug discovery and delivery.
The sample is exposed to a neutron beam, and neutron scattering occurs, which is studied as a function
of the scattering angle to deduce a variety of information about the dynamics and structure of the material.
The technique is becoming very popular in biomedical research to investigate the various aspects
of structural biology. The low-resolution information on large heterogeneous, solubilized biomacromolecular
complexes in solution is obtained with the use of deuterium labelling and solvent
contrast variation. The article reviews the basics of the SANS technique, its applications in drug delivery
research, and its current status in biomedical research. The article covers and overviews the precise
characterization of biological structures (membranes, vesicles, proteins in solution), mesoporous
structures, colloids, and surfactants, as well as cyclodextrin complexes, lipid complexes, polymeric
nanoparticles, etc., with the help of neutron scattering. SANS is continuously evolving as a medium
for exploring the complex world of biomolecules, providing information regarding the structure, composition,
and arrangement of various constituents. With improving modelling software automation in
data reduction and the development of new neutron research facilities, SANS can be expected to remain
mainstream for biomedical research.
Infiltrating Metastatic Ductal Carcinoma Initially Presenting as Axillary Lymph
Node Metastases Diagnosed with PET/CT and MRI: Case Report and Brief
Review of Occult Breast Carcinoma
Authors: Sanchez-Casas Nicolas-de-Jesus , Gonzalez-Hermosillo Leslie-Marisol , Mendoza-Lopez Abril-Carolina , Nava-Flores Elda-Lizeth , Roldan-Valadez Ernesto
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

The concept of occult breast carcinoma (OBC) was first described in 1907 by Halsted, who described this type of breast cancer to arise from small, undetectable tumours in the breast that had already metastasized to the lymph nodes. Although the breast is the most likely site for the primary tumour, non-palpable breast cancer presenting as an axillary metastasis has been reported, but with a low frequency of less than 0.5% of all breast cancers. OBC represents a complex diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. Considering its rarity, clinicopathological information is still limited.

Case report:

A 44-year-old patient presented to the emergency room with an extensive axillary mass as the first manifestation. Conventional evaluation of the breast with mammography and ultrasound was unremarkable. However, a breast MRI confirmed the presence of conglomerate axillary nodes. A supplementary whole-body PET-CT established the axillary conglomerate with a malignant behaviour with SUVmax of 19.3. The primary tumour was not detected in the breast tissue of the patient, confirming the diagnosis of OBC. Immunohistochemical results showed negative receptors for estrogen and progesterone.

Conclusion:

Although OBC is a rare diagnosis, its existence is a possibility in a patient with breast cancer. Mammography and breast ultrasound with unremarkable findings but with high clinical suspicion should be supplemented with additional imaging methods, such as MRI and PET-CT, emphasizing the appropriate pre-treatment evaluation.
Survey of Denoising, Segmentation and Classification of Pancreatic Cancer
Imaging
Authors: Kaur Harjinder , Kaur  Saini Sumindar , Thakur Niharika , Juneja Mamta
Published: May 2023

Background:

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious problems that has taken many lives worldwide. The diagnostic procedure using the traditional approaches was manual by visually analyzing the large volumes of the dataset, making it time-consuming and prone to subjective errors. Hence the need for the computer-aided diagnosis system (CADs) emerged that comprises the machine and deep learning approaches for denoising, segmentation and classification of pancreatic cancer.

Introduction:

There are different modalities used for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, such as Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Multiparametric-MRI (Mp-MRI), Radiomics and Radio-genomics. Although these modalities gave remarkable results in diagnosis on the basis of different criteria. CT is the most commonly used modality that produces detailed and fine contrast images of internal organs of the body. However, it may also contain a certain amount of gaussian and rician noise that is necessary to be preprocessed before segmentation of the required region of interest (ROI) from the images and classification of cancer.

Methods:

This paper analyzes different methodologies used for the complete diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, including the denoising, segmentation and classification, along with the challenges and future scope for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Results:

Various filters are used for denoising and image smoothening and filters as gaussian scale mixture process, non-local means, median filter, adaptive filter and average filter have been used more for better results.

Conclusion:

In terms of segmentation, atlas based region-growing method proved to give better results as compared to the state of the art whereas, for the classification, deep learning approaches outperformed other methodologies to classify the images as cancerous and non- cancerous. These methodologies have proved that CAD systems have become a better solution to the ongoing research proposals for the detection of pancreatic cancer worldwide.
Experimental Study of the Rising Behavior of a Single Bubble in Shearshinning
Fluids
Authors: Pang Mingjun , Lei Yuan , Hu Bo
Published: May 2023

Background:

Non-Newtonian gas-liquid two-phase flows are often seen in industrial processes such as petroleum, chemical, and food engineering. The efficiency of mass and heat transfer between phases is significantly impacted by bubble rise motion in liquids. Therefore, it is crucial to deeply study the hydrodynamic characteristics of a bubble rising in non-Newtonian fluids to improve the transfer efficiency between phases and to enhance the operational efficiency of bubbling equipment.

Methods:

To understand the rising characteristics of a bubble in non-Newtonian fluids, a single bubble rising in shear-thinning fluids was experimentally studied using a high-speed camera. The effects of xanthan gum (XG) concentration and bubble diameter on bubble shape, trajectory, and terminal velocity were investigated.

Results:

Bubble terminal velocity increased with an increase in the bubble diameter and a decrease in XG concentrations. The increase rate of bubble terminal velocity varied with an increase in bubble diameter for the bubbles with different diameters and XG concentrations for the solutions with varying XG concentrations. For solutions with the same XG concentration, the Galilei and Eötvös numbers for a small bubble were relatively small but relatively large for a large bubble. Thus, the rise motion of a bubble in XG solutions becomes unsteady with an increase in bubble diameter and a decrease in XG concentrations. The unsteady characteristics of bubble motion decrease with an increase in the XG concentration of solutions.

Conclusion:

It was found that the influence of XG concentrations on bubble motion depends on bubble diameter since the magnitude of bubble diameter has an essential effect on the shear-thinning effect of solutions. An increase in bubble terminal velocity is mainly caused by an increase in buoyancy (i.e., bubble diameter) rather than a decrease in the apparent viscosity of solutions.
Role of Nutraceuticals and Physical Activity in Parkinson's Disease Risk and Lifestyle Management
Authors: Wal Pranay , Vig Himangi , Wal Ankita , Rathore Shruti , Pandey Shiv Shanker , Jain Nem Kumar , Srivastava Ashish
Published: May 2023

Background:

Parkinson's disease is a complicated, gradually progressive neurological illness characterized by locomotor and non-motor symptomatology that impedes daily activities. Despite significant advances in symptomatic therapies with various extents of negative effects, there are currently no disease-modifying medicinal alternatives. Symptoms worsen, creating an additional strain that reduces living quality and creates the perception that prescription drugs are no longer productive.

Objective:

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits can help patients feel more empowered, promote wellness, relieve symptoms, and potentially slow neurodegeneration. Nutrition, intellectual stimulation, physical exercise, and stress reduction are all examples of lifestyle habits that improve cognitive health and life satisfaction. We discuss how changes in lifestyle, nutrition, yoga, exercise, and acupuncture can help with managing the disease's symptoms.

Methods:

We searched Google Scholar for various research papers and review articles from publishers, such as Bentham Science, Elsevier, Taylor and Francis, Springer Nature, and others for gathering the data for the study.

Results:

Pesticide exposure, environmental hazards, dietary choices, stress, and anxiety all have an indirect or immediate influence on the commencement of Parkinson's disease. Naturopathic remedies, such as nutraceuticals, yoga, exercise, and acupuncture, have been shown to help with Parkinson's disease management.

Conclusion:

Various preclinical and clinical studies have shown that the various factors mentioned are beneficial in the management of the disease, but more research is needed to validate the extent to which such factors are beneficial.
Pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis keterampilan sosial menggunakan teaching personal and social responsibility pada materi kebugaran jasmani
Authors: Purnomo Charissandi , Heynoek Febrita Paulina , Kurniawan Rama
Published: May 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran PJOK materi kebugaran jasmani kelas VIII SMP/MTS berbasis model pembelajaran TPSR dalam rangka meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode RD dari Borg Gall dengan pengumpulan data Focuss Group Discussion dan angket/kuisioner serta pemvalidasian oleh 3 orang ahli. Analisis data kualitatif menyimpulkan bahwa produk pengembangan terkesan teacher-centered, langkah-langkah pembelajaran dalam RPP kurang definitif, dan memerlukan penjelasan lebih rinci tentang deskripsi nilai hasil pembelajaran dalam RPP, oleh karena itu produk pengembangan telah direvisi dan divalidasi untuk diuji cobakan. Analisis data kuantitatif menunjukkan RPP layak diterapkan dengan hasil uji coba kelompok kecil guru menunjukkan rata-rata skor 83% dan hasil uji coba kelompok besar menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata skor menjadi 91%. Bahan Ajar layak diterapkan dengan hasil uji coba kelompok kecil guru menunjukkan rata – rata skor 81% lalu mengalami peningkatan pada uji coba kelompok besar dengan rata – rata skor menjadi 91% dan hasil uji coba kelompok kecil siswa menunjukkan rata – rata skor 81% lalu mengalami peningkatan pada uji coba kelompok besar dengan rata – rata skor menjadi 88%. Panduan Monitoring dan Evaluasi Pembelajaran layak diterapkan dengan hasil uji coba kelompok kecil guru menunjukkan rata – rata skor 80% lalu mengalami peningkatan pada uji coba kelompok besar dengan rata – rata skor menjadi 92%. Abstract: This research aimed to develop PE learning tools on physical fitness material for 8th grade based on TPSR learning model to improve students' social skills. This research used the RD method from Borg Gall with Focuss Group Discussion, questionnaires, and validation by three experts. The Qualitative data analysis concluded that the development product seemed teacher-centered, the learning steps in the lessons plan were less definitive and required a more detailed description explanation of the learning result in the lesson plan, therefore the product development was revised and validated for testing. The quantitative data analysis showed that lesson plans received to apply with the results of the small group of teachers showed an average score of 83% and the results of the large group showed the average score was 91%. Teaching materials are feasible to be applied with the results of the small group of teachers showed the average score 81% then increased in the large group with the average score was 91% and the results of the small group of students showed an average score of 81% then increased in the large group with the average score was 88%. Learning Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines were feasible to apply with the results of the small group of teachers showing the average score of 80% and then increased in the large group with an average score of 92%.
Analisis model pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani berbasis sentra di Sekolah Dasar Alam Natur Islam Bekasi
Authors: Ayyas Yahya Alfian , Mylsidayu Apta
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui  bagaimana analisis model pembelajaran Pendidikan jasmani berbasis sentra di Sekolah Dasar Alam Natur Islam Bekasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus yang melibatkan informan penelitian sebanyak tiga orang perempuan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mengenai analisis model pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani berbasis sentra di Sekolah Dasar Alam Natur Islam Bekasi ini fokusnya pada 3 aspek yakni kognitif, afektif dan psikomotor anak. Dalam proses pembelajaran Pendidikan jasmani berbasis sentra ini terdapat 3 tahapan pemberian pijakan dari guru Pendidikan jasmani kepada siswa yakni; (1) pijakan sebelum kegiatan (opening, circle time, dan pemanasan), (2) pijakan ketika kegiatan (pendampingan dan evaluasi), dan (3) pijakan setelah kegiatan (pendinginan, recalling, dan closing). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, implementasi model pembelajaran pendidikan jasmani berbasis sentra di Sekolah Dasar Alam Natur Islam Bekasi yaitu adanya proses pemberian arahan pada anak (scaffolding), dimulai dari pijakan lingkungan main, pijakan saat belajar, pijakan lingkungan sebelum belajar, pijakan saat belajar, pijakan pengalaman setelah belajar. Agar proses pembelajaran sentra ini terlaksana dengan baik, guru dituntut wajib membaca buku bahan ajar dan menggunakan bahasa yang sesuai dengan SPOK ketika berkomunikasi dengan siswa agar kemampuan bahasa siswa tertata dengan baik dan maksud tersampaikan, memperkuat dan memperluas bahasa anak. This study's goal was to understand how to evaluate the Alam Natur Islam Elementary School in Bekasi's sentra-based physical education learning paradigm. Three female research informants were used in this study's qualitative case study methodology. According to the study's findings, children's cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development are the three main areas that are being examined while examining the sentra-based physical education learning models at Alam Natur Islam Elementary School in Bekasi. There are three stages in which pupils are introduced to center-based physical education by the physical education instructor, and they are as follows: (1) steps before activities (opening, circle time, and warm-up), (2) steps during activities (assistance and evaluation), and (3) steps after activities (cooling down, recalling, and closing). Based on the study's findings, the Alam Natur Islam Bekasi Elementary School implemented the sentra-based physical education learning model, which involves scaffolding instruction to children by starting with the playing environment, the learning environment, the environment before learning, and the environment after learning. Teachers are obliged to study teaching aid materials and communicate with pupils using language that complies with SPOK in order to ensure that kids' language skills are effectively structured, intentions are communicated, and children's language is strengthened and expanded.
Hubungan Antara Power Otot Tungkai dan Kekuatan Otot Lengan Terhadap Ketepatan Smash pada Siswa Ekstrakulikuler Bulutangkis SMP Negeri 2 Merauke
Authors: Anisah Anisah , Guntoro Tri Setyo
Published: May 2023

Tujuan Penelitian ini mengetahui hubungan power otot tungkai dan kekuatan otot lengan terhadap ketepatan smash bulutangkis pada siswa ekstrakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 2 Merauke. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian korelasional. Metode yang digunakan adalah survey, dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes dan pengukuran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, 1) ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kekuatan otot tungkai dengan ketepatan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis peserta ektrakulikuler di SMP Negeri 2 Merauke sebesar r hitung 0.779 0.334. 2) terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara power otot lengan dengan ketepatan smash bulutangkis peserta ektrakulikuler di SMP Negeri 2 Merauke sebesar r hitung 1.857 0.344. 3) ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kekuatan otot tungkai dan power otot lengan secara bersama-sama terhadap ketepatan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis di ektrakulikuler di SMP Negeri 2 Merauke dengan nilai f hitung lebih keecil -13.75 yang disandingkan dengan f tabel 1.72. Nilai F hitung -13,75 F tabel pada taraf signifikansi 5%.The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between leg muscle power and arm muscle strength to the accuracy of badminton smash in badminton extracurricular students at SMP Negeri 2 Merauke. This research method is correlational research. The method used is a survey, with data collection techniques using tests and measurements. The results showed that, 1) there was a significant relationship between leg muscle strength and smash accuracy in the badminton game of extracurricular participants at SMP Negeri 2 Merauke with r count 0.779 0.334. 2) there is a significant relationship between arm muscle power and the accuracy of the badminton smash of extracurricular participants at SMP Negeri 2 Merauke for r count 1.857 0.344. 3) there is a significant relationship between leg muscle strength and arm muscle power together with smash accuracy in extracurricular badminton games at SMP Negeri 2 Merauke with a smaller f arithmetic value of -13.75 which is compared to f table 1.72. The calculated F value is -13.75 F table at a significance level of 5%.
Significance of Non-Statutory Sources of Criminal Law When Evaluating an Act as Insignificant
Authors: Borkov V. N.
Published: May 2023

Relevance.The correct solution of complex problems of law enforcement is facilitated by the appeal not only to legislatively fixed, but also to other sources of law. It is especially important to correctly determine the role of unofficial sources of law in the application of the criminal law, which is due to its exceptional position in the system of regulation of social relations, which are imposed on criminal law prohibitions by the requirements of clarity of expression, certainty of content and fairness. The theoretical and legal research needs a contribution to the content of the criminal law norms of other sources of law in determining the boundary between crimes of various types and administrative offenses, as well as in assessing the act as insignificant.

The purposeof the study is the theoretical and legal analysis of the role of legally fixed and not fixed sources in the application of criminal law.

Objectives of the researchof the study include: substantiating the accounting and determining the role of sources of criminal law that are not legally enshrined in the qualification of crimes and the assessment of the act as insignificant.

The research methodologyis based on the dialectical general method, and also includes the methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, logical and system-structural.

Results. On the example of the qualification of crimes and the assessment of acts as insignificant, the admissibility of referring to sources of law not formalized by law is argued, since they play a significant role in the process of criminalization and in the formulation of criminal law norms. The influence of the development of protected public relations and the modification of encroachments on the content of sources of law is shown. The importance of taking into account these processes for bringing both the criminal law itself and the practice of its application in line with the emerging socio-economic and political conditions is substantiated.

Conclusion. When evaluating an act that formally contains signs of a crime, from the point of view of the possibility of recognizing it as insignificant, the appeal not only to the criminal law, but also to other sources of law, is due, firstly, to their retrospective role in the criminalization of acts, and secondly, to the dialectical connection of legal ideas with legal form and legal reality
On the Issue of the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood in the First Decades of Soviet Power (Based on the Materials of the State Archive of the Kursk Region)
Authors: Tretyak A. S. , Volobuev V. V.
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the presented article is due to the processes of implementing the Concept of state family Policy in the Russian Federation for the period up to 2025 and the formation of a set of measures to support a mother woman. Holistic support of motherhood and childhood in modern Russia would be impossible without a study of the history of maternal and child protection of the Soviet period.

The purpose of the article is to study the activities carried out by healthcare institutions in Kursk in the 1920s and 1930s in the field of maternity and infancy protection.

Objectives: to determine the degree of protection of motherhood and infancy by the beginning of the study period, to characterize the activities of the Soviet government to organize a network of maternity hospitals, to study the process of creating and developing nurseries in Kursk.

Methodology. The methods of objectivity, scientific, historicism were used in the work. In addition, historicalcomparative and chronological approaches were used.

Results. The negative consequences of wars and revolutions have nullified the results of activities for the protection of motherhood and childhood of the Zemstvo period. The Soviet government aimed to improve the demographic situation. To this end, the fight against child mortality, support for women during pregnancy and childbirth, the organization of women's and children's consultations, maternity homes and departments were organized.

Conclusions. During the period under review, the system of maternity and childhood protection was being established. The state has sent significant funds to this area, provided it with personnel, which made it possible to improve the demographic situation in the region and in Russia as a whole in a short time.
Hysteresis und seelische Belastung unter Studierenden im Kontext der rapiden Digitalisierung sozialer Beziehungen in der Coronakrise
Authors: Biedermann Florian , Hauschildt Annika
Published: May 2023

Dieser Artikel beschäftigt sich mit der rapiden digitalen Transformation des Lehrbetriebs an deutschen Universitäten zu Beginn der Covid-19-Pandemie. In dem Beitrag wird diskutiert, inwieweit unterschiedliche
Fähigkeiten zur erfolgreichen Anpassung an die neuen Gegebenheiten im Studium während der Pandemie eine Ursache für die soziale Isolation und die Belastungen der mentalen Gesundheit von Studierenden waren. Die
theoretische Diskussion konzentriert sich auf die Rolle der Hysteresis, einem Mechanismus der Nichtübereinstimmung zwischen Habitus und Praxisbedingungen, um die ungleiche Auswirkung der Corona-Krise auf soziale
Beziehungen unter Studierenden zu erklären. Das Ziel des Artikels ist es, die theoretischen Voraussetzungen für eine anschließende qualitative hypothesengenerierende Forschung zu diesem Thema zu entwickeln.
Older Adults and New Technology: Mapping Review of the Factors Associated With Older Adults’ Intention to Adopt Digital Technologies
Authors: Schroeder Tanja , Dodds Laura , Georgiou Andrew , Gewald Heiko , Siette Joyce
Published: May 2023

Background

Ongoing advancements in digital solutions support older adults’ healthy aging and well-being. However, a unified synthesis of sociodemographic, cognitive, attitudinal, emotional, and environmental factors that influence older adults’ intention to use these new digital technologies is still lacking. Understanding the salient factors that influence older adults’ intention to use digital technologies will help to ensure that technology is developed appropriately and contextually. This understanding is also likely to contribute to developing technology acceptance models specifically for the aging generation, by reorganizing principles and constructing objectivity criteria for future research studies.

Objective

This review aims to identify the key factors associated with older adults’ intention to use digital technologies and to provide a comprehensive conceptual framework to describe the relationships between these key factors and older adults’ intention to use digital technologies.

Methods

A mapping review was conducted using 9 databases from inception to November 2022. Articles were selected for review if they had an evaluative component of older adults’ intention to use digital technologies. Three researchers independently reviewed the articles and extracted the data. Data synthesis was performed via narrative review and quality appraisal was measured using 3 different tools based on each article’s study design.

Results

We identified a total of 59 articles investigating older adults’ intention to use digital technologies. The majority (40/59, 68%) of articles did not use an existing framework or model for technology acceptance. Studies mostly adopted a quantitative research design (27/59, 46%). We found 119 unique factors reported to influence older adults’ intention to use digital technologies. These were categorized into 6 distinct themes: Demographics and Health Status, Emotional Awareness and Needs, Knowledge and Perception, Motivation, Social Influencers, and Technology Functional Features.

Conclusions

Given the importance of global demographic change toward an aging society, there is surprisingly limited research on the factors that influence older adults’ intention to use digital technologies. Our identification of the key factors across different types of digital technology and models supports the future integration of a comprehensive perspective encompassing environmental, psychological, and social determinants for older adults’ intention to use digital technologies.