bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Logic Model Using Theory of Change Applied in Grant Development of Civic Engagement for Racial Justice in Public Libraries
Authors: Mehra Bharat , Black Kimberly , Jaber Baheya S. , Williams-Cockfield Kaurri C.
Published: October 2023

This poster highlights insights from application of a logic model using Theory of Change (ToC) applied in ongoing grant development of civic engagement for racial justice in public libraries of the American South. An externally funded grant project, Civic Engagement for Racial Justice in Public Libraries (RJ@PL), awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ “National Leadership Grants for Libraries” to the University of Alabama and the Chicago State University serves as focus in partnership with multiple state public libraries (August 2022 – July 2025). RJ@PL explores the role of public libraries in their support of racial justice and positive social change in communities. RJ@PL is conceptualized in five interrelated components in the logic model: (1) Assessment; (2) Strategic planning; (3) Actualization of information-based solutions; (4) Evaluation; (5) Dissemination. Data collected will help develop contextually relevant strategic information tools (e.g., roadmap, action plan, taxonomic framework of information responses) for civic engagement that public libraries can use to overcome problems related to racism in their communities. ToC will be used to develop the community engagement frameworks and strategic action plans. ToC is an approach to creating change that emerged from the efforts of philanthropic associations that funded comprehensive community change initiatives; it was developed to measure philanthropically funded projects’ progress and determine their efficacy in meeting their goals (Andrews, 2005; Weiss, 1995). RJ@PL bridges gaps at multiples levels, including (not limited to) social justice scholarship, competences and practices, and has strong implications for LIS education.
The Information Behavior of African American Teens
Authors: Rice Faith
Published: October 2023

Research on the information-seeking behavior of teens has produced numerous articles over the past decade. Although a good number of research articles list sociocultural factors, such as identity, as playing a critical role in teen’s information-seeking behavior, very few explicitly cover racial identity. The goal of this study is to examine the everyday life information-seeking behavior of African American teens, using previously applied information-seeking models.  Though African American teens are not alone in their ethnic experience, they are unique in that decades of systemic racism and inequality impacts their academic standing. The literature review examines research on the everyday life information-seeking (ELIS) behavior of teens, sources of teen information acquisition, modes of information-seeking, and factors that impact teen information-seeking behavior. Additionally, limited existing research on the information behavior of African American communities is reviewed. The findings are that the existing information-seeking behavior research has noticeable contradictory results in regard to African American communities. This mixed-method study will use observations, interviews, and online surveys of African American teens and librarians. The findings will be compared to previous teen information behavior research to see if and how African American teens’ information-seeking behavior is impacted by socio-cultural factors such as cultural beliefs, norms, and institutional barriers. This research would assist in clarifying the information behavior of African American youth and potentially influence information literacy education to be more inclusive and culturally responsive, and thus more impactful in lifelong learning for all youth.
Bridging the Support Gap
Authors: Baum Brittany
Published: October 2023

Over the past decade, U.S. teen mental health has declined rapidly. In the state of Florida, high rates of youth mental health challenges and lowered access to traditional mental health care has led to its ranking as the 19th worst in the nation. A “whole community” approach to mental health promotion has been advocated to address these concerns, and public libraries have been identified as potential partners in that endeavor. As part of its core competencies for library staff providing services to teens, YALSA has identified the importance of supporting teens’ emotional and social development through the provision of library programs and services that help teens cope with life’s challenges—an agenda that directly aligns with the CDC’s definition of mental health. But research exploring the perceptions and experiences of public youth services librarians in promoting this agenda is lacking.

Using a mixed-methods approach consisting of surveys of and interviews with Florida public librarians responsible for providing teen library services and informed by Seligman’s Well-being Theory, the proposed research seeks to explore the perceptions and experiences of public librarians in promoting teens’ mental health in the library and identify any challenges or gaps in pre-service training/education in preparing them for this role.
Have We Realized the Full Potential of the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes?
Authors: J.M. Shalani Dilinika
Published: October 2023

This poster will illustrate the current stage of an ongoing qualitative study of the assessment of student learning outcomes in master’s-level programs in Library and Information Science (LIS) in a sample of eighteen representative American Library Association (ALA)-Accredited MLIS programs in the U.S. Given that the proposed study aims to construct models for assessing learning outcomes in LIS programs based on identified best practices, this analysis of current literature was conducted to identify and understand the issues associated with current practices in learning outcome assessment across other disciplines and professional programs such as nursing and engineering. The analysis identifies the challenging issues, including what learning is being assessed and how to assess it, managing data collected, engaging stakeholders, both students and administrators, and transforming findings into practice to improve programs. This analysis will be followed by interviews conducted with selected faculty to identify best practices. The interview data will be analyzed and coded according to emerging categories for ease of interpretation. Subsequently, the results of the survey and interviews will be utilized to construct models for assessing student learning based on best practices.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future Workforce
Authors: Oh Sang Hoo
Published: October 2023

This research examines the extent to which Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology could impact different advanced manufacturing (AM) workforce competencies and technicians’ readiness for AI. A sequential explanatory mixed-method approach is applied to understand what knowledge, skills, and abilities of the AM workforce could be replaced or augmented by AI technology, and how the skill profiles of available AM jobs could change in the presence of AI deployment. The first phase of the research applies natural language processing to examine the competency requirements inherent in AI patents and comparing them to the U.S. Department of Labor’s AM Job Competency Model. The second phase builds upon the findings of the first phase through the expert panel review conducted by the focus group interview. The study found that while there is not complete topical overlap between the AI patents and the AM Competency Model, they do reflect each other in some of the key areas such as data, device, information, and system. Also, AI technology has the potential to perform certain activities related to identify, process, and control. Moreover, AI technology functions overlap with a significant proportion of, academic competencies, workplace competencies, and industry competencies, with 76%, 70%, and 93% respectively. These results suggest that although AI has the potential to perform competencies in various AM domains, it does not necessarily imply the replacement of human workers. The integration of AI in these domains will require careful consideration of the roles of both AI and human workers to optimize process efficiency and quality.
Consistency Matters
Authors: Benoit Edward , Thiele Jennifer , Roeschley Ana
Published: October 2023

This study compares the student learning outcome assessments of an online Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program offered in traditional 14-week semesters and an accelerated 7-week term program. Louisiana State University’s School of Information Studies (SIS) offers the MLIS program through two delivery platforms: SIS Online (14-week semester program) and LSU Online (7-week term program). The study explores the differences in student performance between SIS Online and LSU Online and investigates the impact of term length on students’ ability to achieve the program’s SLOs. The findings provide insights into the effectiveness of different online program delivery formats and suggest ways to improve student learning outcomes in online MLIS education.
Uncovering Anti-Blackness in Newbery Award-Winning Books with a Hybrid Content Analysis Approach
Authors: Kaaba Vashalice
Published: October 2023

This Work in Progress poster for the 2023 ALISE Conference, themed "Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies," presents ongoing research examining anti-blackness in John Newbery Award-winning children's books using a hybrid content analysis approach. The study aims to understand racial representation in children's literature and identify ways to align LIS education and practice with professional competencies addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The poster outlines the research objectives, methods, data collection, and preliminary findings related to the frequency, types, and patterns of anti-blackness in the selected books. The study's implications for bridging the gap between LIS education and practice will be highlighted, emphasizing the need for a dialogue between practitioners and educators on addressing racial representation in children's literature. Recommendations for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into LIS pedagogy and curricula, as well as fostering collaboration between LIS educators and practitioners, will be presented. This includes developing culturally responsive collection development strategies, promoting critical literacy skills, and incorporating anti-racist teaching practices. By presenting this poster, the researcher aims to contribute to the conference's goal of building a dialogue between practitioners and LIS educators, facilitating the development of timely, relevant, and valuable education for students. Attendees will learn about the research methods, discuss preliminary findings, and engage in the ongoing conversation on this critical topic.
Faculty/Student Research Collaboration
Authors: D'Arpa Christine , Wilhelme Andrew , Miranda Elisha
Published: October 2023

This poster discusses the collaboration between LIS faculty and a second generation of research assistants on an IMLS-funded multi-year research project on health and wellness programming and partnerships by small and rural public libraries. Student research assistants enrolled in an asynchronous master’s program in LIS contributed to the project in myriad ways including serving as junior partners in the collection, coding, and analysis of qualitative data. The collaborative team environment encouraged their full participation and valued the experience, knowledge, and, especially questions they brought to the table. The research was significantly enriched by student participation and they, in turn, found it complemented classroom learning while also deepening their understanding of key aspects of public library work. The poster identifies and discusses student learning, professional and pedagogical opportunities, and lessons learned from this type of collaboration from three points of view: first, each of the two master’s students (Wilhelme and Miranda) who joined the research team in the final year of the project and second, LIS faculty (D’Arpa).
Power and Controversy: A Study of Material Challenges in the U.S. Public Libraries
Authors: Yeon Jieun
Published: October 2023

Librarians and a small group of community representatives are responsible for public library governance in the U.S. Librarians and a board of trustees appointed by a local government collaborate to make key decisions for public libraries, while other members of the community have less influence over the governance of public libraries with limited methods, such as letters and public comments in board meetings. However, what should community members and library staff do if there are conflicting opinions about public library services within their community? Sometimes these kinds of dissents initiate a public controversy that involves a series of disagreement events among actors in public spaces. Each actor, such as boards of trustees, library staff, local government officials, community members, and patrons, participates in a controversy with asymmetrical power, which eventually affects the development and end of controversy. This case study investigates material challenges, which have been the most controversial issue in current U.S. public library history, in order to examine public library governance through controversies in which various actors exercise their power. A series of material challenges in a public library system in Louisiana are being examined based on their board minutes, local council minutes, news articles, social media posts, along with interviews with key actors. This study contributes to the understanding of public library governance and material controversies embedded in communities that shape public libraries.
Is There a Resource for That?
Authors: Smith Daniella , Kaz-Onyeakazi Ijay , Oladapo Lydia
Published: October 2023

Chatbots have become integral parts of society, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can automate everyday tasks. This presentation describes the development of a pilot chatbot designed to provide school librarians with professional development. The first iteration of the chatbot was built using the ChatterBot Python library. It generates responses included in a question bank and utilizes Natural Language Processing, which allows it to learn through interaction. Questions are collected in chat logs and used to train updates. The second iteration of the chatbot was built using Python and OpenAI. It also incorporates responses from the original question bank.

The preliminary chatbot responses originated from questions asked by school librarians who needed assistance with developing programming for English Learners (ELs). An IMLS funded (RE-250111-OLS-21) national forum was implemented to determine how to develop services for ELs. Suggestions from the forum participants were then coded and used to develop examples of queries for the chatbot. Many responses are linked to credible internet resources.

Later, additional questions were collected from pre-service school librarians. Students also volunteered to locate online resources and references to answer questions. These questions and resources were reviewed before using them for the chatbot. Based on current feedback, it has been determined that the chatbot is a cost-effective way to provide educators with on-demand professional development. Because the questions and resources in the chatbot are not all-inclusive, it serves as a way for the researchers to collect additional questions and identify new ways to serve the needs of school librarians.
Conceptions of Librarians’ Expertise
Authors: Hicks Deborah , VanScoy Amy , Julien Heidi
Published: October 2023

In the sociology of professions, expertise, or a specialized area of knowledge, is considered a core attribute (Abbott, 1988). Typically, when the expertise of a particular profession is examined, it is examined as it relates to the interests and actions of a profession (Brady, 2018). This means that the way professional expertise shapes and is shaped by axes of oppression and privilege, such as gender, race, and class, is overlooked. For librarianship, this is a particularly important lens through which to understand professional expertise given the predominance of cisgendered, able-bodied, white, middle-class women who make up the demographics of the field. Understanding the” feminized forms of expertise, as it is intersected by multiple, embodied forms of privilege and oppression” (Brady, 2018, p. 136), will provide LIS instructors and researchers with new insights into how we can bridge the gap when recruiting for librarians of color. 

 In LIS, professional expertise has largely been examined at the discursive level (Hicks & Llyod, 2022; Hicks & VanScoy, 2019), although aspects of expertise have been examined in practitioners’ understandings of their professional roles and relationships (e.g., Julien and Genuis, 2009; VanScoy, 2013). This poster will present findings from an ongoing study exploring librarians’ experience of professional expertise, examined through an intersectional lens. Interviews with 30 librarians representing multiple identities including gender, race, type of role (public-facing and non-public-facing roles), and managerial level are being conducted to examine how professional expertise shapes and is shaped by intersecting identities.
Influence of Oil Spill Eater II (OSE II) in bacterial degradation of hydrocarbon pollutants
Authors: Adnan Yousif Thura , Hashim Yaseen Kadhim , Ahmed Ghani Ali
Published: October 2023

Fifty-seven bacterial isolates were obtained from a previous study; these were
collected out of twenty-seven soil-contaminated samples in Iraq. Rumaila oil field,
Bai-Hassan oil field, and East Baghdad oil field are located in Iraq. The results of
bacterial degradation of hydrocarbons components showed that 44% of P. aeruginosa as well as 50% of S. marcescens possessed the ability to degrade anthracene, as well 60% of P. aeruginosa and 50% of each S. marcescens, B. cepacia,
and A. radioersistens with 100% of K. pneumoniae possessed the degradation
ability of phenathrene. Finally, the results illustrated that 55.56%, 83.3%, and 50%
of P. aeruginosa, S. marcescens, and B. cepacia, respectively, in addition to 100%
of each A. radioersistens and K. pneumoniae had the degradation ability of
naphthalene. Optimization results showed that pH 7 and temperature 35ºwith
peptone as a nitrogen source were the best degradation parameters. Finally, the
results showed significant activity of OSE II in the bacterial degradation of
naphthalene without any effects on phenathrene and anthracene.
Keywords: OSE II, hydrocarbons, bacterial degradation, anthracene, phenanthrene, and naphthalene
Effect of water quality, mineral fertilizer levels and methods of adding seaweed extracts on reducing salt stress, growth and yield of cauliflower.
Authors: Abdel Wahab Al-Azzawi Hadeel Qutaiba , Mohammed Al-Bahrani Iman Qassem
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted at one of the research stations of the College of
Agricultural Engineering Sciences / University of Baghdad in Al-Jadiriyah region
for the autumn season 2021-2022, located within 33.27 north latitude and 44.39
east longitude, in Clay soil with a Split Plot Design design and with three replicates
to study the effect of Irrigation water quality, mineral fertilizer and methods of
adding marine extracts to reduce salt stress and cauliflower growth and yield. The
experiment included three factors: irrigation with two types of water, regular irrigation water (tap water) with an electrical conductivity of 0.9 dSm-1, and the second is saline water (wastewater) with an electrical conductivity of 4.8 dSm-1 and
two levels of mineral fertilizer 50% and 100% of Fertilizer Recommendation and
Extracts with six different levels of supplementation (S0, S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5).
Cauliflower seedlings, Prassica oleracea, and cultivar Megha were transferred to
the field on 9-15-2021. Nitrogen was added by 300 kg. N ha-1 in urea (46% N)
and phosphate in 100 kg. P ha-1as triple superphosphate (20% p)and potassium by
150 kg. K ha-1 is in the form of potassium sulfate (42% K). Soil samples were
taken over the length of the experiment and periods (30, 45, 60 and 75 days) to
estimate the electrical conductivity in the soil. At the end of the season, the yield
of cauliflower was estimated. The results showed the significant effect of irrigation
water quality, mineral fertilizer, and methods of adding marine extracts in reducing
the electrical conductivity of the soil and increasing the cauliflower yield and treatment (W1M2S5) achieved the highest significant increase in cauliflower yield,
with an increased average of 47.97%, followed by treatment (W2M2S5), with an
increased average of 42.63%.
Keywords: water quality, seaweed extracts
Economic study of the marketing efficacy of broilers in Nineveh Governorate
for the 2021 production seasonAl-Hamdaniyah district as a model
Authors: Faris Mohammed Ibrahim , Ibrahim Irhaim Firas
Published: October 2023

The study included calculating production costs, marketing costs and marketing
margins for poultry meat in the private sector for the three marketing channels
(producer - wholesaler - retailer), where information (34) products for broilers
were collected using a questionnaire distributed to producers in Al-Hamdaniya
District / Nineveh Governorate for the productive season. 2021, where it is clear
through the study that the absolute marketing margin between the producer and
retailer channels amounted to (1590.6) dinars/kg, and the relative importance of
the margin reached (31.5%). It was found that the share of each of the marketing
channels of the final consumer dinars was (69.23%). The producer's share of the
consumer dinars in the wholesale market amounted to (69.43%). The wholesaler's
share of dinars The consumer amounted to (0.21%), and the wholesaler's share of
the consumer's dinar amounted to (30.34%). Also, the study found that the marketing efficiency of the broiler product in Nineveh Governorate, Al-Hamdaniya
District, amounted to about (61.25%), indicating that the marketing process is
efficient concerning the product. The research also aimed to do an economic
evaluation of the marketing operations of the poultry meat product in the study
area, calculate both production and marketing costs and estimate the marketing
margin and marketing efficiency of poultry meat producers in the study area. The
study recommended some recommendations, including working to reduce the
production and marketing costs borne by broiler producers, also providing production and marketing requirements at reduced and subsidized prices, as well as
limiting the import of poultry meat product from foreign markets, especially in
times of peak production and to support the local product, and following Special
policies to develop the broiler production sector in Iraq, provide production requirements, provide good broiler varieties for production, and establish slaughterhouses that are approved by the state.
Keywords: production costs, marketing, poultry meat, marketing margin, broilers
The Correlation between some Risk Factors and the Patients with
Inherited Hemophilia Gender in the Province of Kerbala.
Authors: Najm Abd Radhiah , Hussein Jumana , Tahseen Ban
Published: October 2023

The transcendent side effects normally correlate with the patients' organic sex,
which signifies that the crippling instruments of bleeding problems are gendered,
bleeding turmoil hereditary diseases. This includes debilitated blood clotting,
which might prompt a handicap. The patients' gender determines the mechanism of
inactivation of bleeding disorders because of the prevailing symptoms difference.
It usually depends on the biological sex. In this study, ninety-one (91) of the male
and female hemophilic patients had complete information taken for this study from
their medical records in the special department for treating patients in the hospital
of the city of Kerbala. The study aims to determine the association between a
hemophilic patient's gender and the various risk factors and reveal how much these
factors impact sex. The results of the current paper confirmed that males 86% were
more affected than females 14% by hereditary hemorrhagic disease due to the
correlation between this disease and the chromosome of sex. The age of the disease diagnosis in male patients was between one and five years. In female patients,
a specific age of diagnosis did not appear. There were differences between sexes at
the age of ten (10) of diagnosis and younger than that. The affected males were
suffering from VIII and IX factors deficiency 54.94% and 23.07%, respectively,
while the females did not suffer from the previously mentioned deficiency of those
factors but suffered from XI factor deficiency 14.28%. Parental consanguinity
significantly impacted 32.96% of the number of injuries in males, including the
first 15.3 % and the fourth degree of kinship 17.5%. Concerning results of the
history, they manifested that males are more than females in Epistaxis, Skin
Bleeding, Join Bleeding, Muscle Bleeding, Bleeding after Trauma. No differences
were found in rates of WBC and the amount of clotting factor deficiency, while we
found a significant difference in platelet mean between the two genders. Conclusion: According to the data, hemophilia A and B are more frequent than C of all the
studied hereditary bleeding diseases. The most prevalent symptom among male
patients is skin bleeding. Consanguineous marriage is the main cause of the disease. Although the disease is linked to the sex chromosome, females are also
affected.
Keywords: hemophilia, gender, risk factors, family history of bleeding, VIII
factor deficiency, IX factor deficiency.
Some Ecological Impacts of Irrigated Water Type on Ornamental
Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: HA. Al-jaryan Rand l. , M. H. Al-Amery Shaemaa , M. Naji Noor , Al-Mamoori Shaymaa O. H. , AL-Adily Batool M. H.
Published: October 2023

The ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum) was planted in pots in Feb. 2019.
When the plants were one month old, the pots were divided into three groups to
irrigate: the first with tap water, the second with treated wastewater in Al Muamira
station, and the third depended on textile wastewater (from the Hilla factory) in
irrigation. The results showed that irrigation water caused effects on phenotypic
traits and anatomy of leaves and stems. Each leaf area, plant's length, number of
leaves, flowers and fruits and the highest numbers were in the second group—the
plants within the third group characterized with significant variations in CAT,
SOD, MDA and GSH. On the anatomical level, there are many variations in
stomata frequency, length and width of stomata in both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaf.
Keywords: Capsicum annuum, irrigated water, phonological, physiological, stone
cell.
Study of the Relationship of Polymorphisms of NF-kB1 miR-34b/c
Genes with Risk of Severe Oli Gozoospermia in a Sample of Iraqi
Patients
Authors: Alhassan Ayat A. , Abdulhassan Ismail A. , Al-Thwani Amina N.
Published: October 2023

Infertility is a disease that affects reproduction and is one of the most common
marital problems, which is considered a stigma in our society. It is considered a big
problem in countries, states and developing countries (third world countries) because of the modern lifestyle. This type of study is looking for the causes of this
problem. This study was conducted from January to June 20 in the Infertility Unit
in Baghdad, Iraq, on 100 men; 60 of the women were infertile, and 40 were healthy
and not infertile. Polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism analyses were used for genotyping the rs 4938723 and rs28362491
SNPs.This study aims to study the genes NF-KB1 and Mir34b/c, to measure the
antibodies to sperm, and to know the immune role of interleukin-6 in infertile and
non-sterile men. The genes appeared with desirable and natural results. Where the
proportion of genes was (P≤0.05), these results were the lowest compared to previous studies on the same genes.
Keywords: DNA, Genotype, PCR, Blood,
The Association of TNFα -308 Polymorphism and TNFα serum
level in a sample of Multiple Sclerosis Iraqi patients
Authors: Alauladdine Abdulhameed Sarah , Jasim Mohammed Bushra
Published: October 2023

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha TNF-α) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is
involved in the pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis. The current study was
designed to examine the association between TNF-α level and TNF-α gene
polymorphisms in Multiple Sclerosis of Iraqi patients. Blood samples were
collected from fifty Iraqi patients who suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (20
men and 30 women) with ages ranging between 23-54 years, and 50 healthy
volunteers as a control group. The serum level of TNF-α was detected by
using an Enzyme-Linked Immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA), and TNF-α-308
gene polymorphism was assessed by TaqMan Real-time Polymerase Chain
Reaction (Taq-RT-PCR). The results of the estimation of TNF-α level
showed high elevation in the patients’ group (4.88 ± 0.17 pg/ml) with a high
significance difference (P≤0.01) as compared with the control group (2.96 ±
0.09 pg/ml). While detection of TNF-α-308 polymorphism in MS patients
revealed that the wild genotype G/G was 3 (6.00%), heterogeneous genotype
GA was 15 (30.00%). Homogeneous genotype AA was 32 (46.00%), while
G allele frequency was 0.21 and A allele was 0.79 with significant
difference (P≤ 0.005) and even as in control G/G genotype was 47 (94 %),
GA genotype was 3 (6.00%), AA genotype was 0 (0.00%), G allele
frequency was 0.97. A allele was 0.03 with significant difference (P≤ 0.01).
The result revealed a significant difference between TNF-α-308 genotype
and TNFα serum level in MS patients and control.
Keywords: TNF-α-308, MS, ELISA, Taq-PCR.
Pathology and immunological changes of TYPHOID fever
Authors: Hasan Rima N. , Anok Njum Ali
Published: October 2023

150 blood and stool samples maturing between the ages of 10 and 60 were collected and cultured on BHI medium, MacConkey, and XLD. Agars were all found
to contain Salmonella typhi after biochemical testing for the bacteria. Disconnects
of Salmonella typhi and 12 segregates of the pathogen were detected in the stool
and blood cultures, respectively. Similarly, seropositive serum samples from patients infected with salmonella were tested by ELISA assay to evaluate the concentration of cytokines and immune marks(IL-18, TNF-B, CD8 and CD4). Results
showed that acute cases of disease express high cytokine levels and immune markers compared to chronic and asymptomatic infections.
Keywords: Immunity; CD Markers; cytokines; salmonella.
Effect of the Biofertilizer (Bacillus Megaterium) and the Addition of
Yeast Spraying on the Vegetative Growths in Phosphorous Availability, Growth and Yield of Onions (Allium Cepa L.)
Authors: Abdul-Hussein Hiba Mahdi , U. Hassan Kareem
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was carried out in clay mixture soil according to the
randomized complete block design with three replicates in one of the College of
Agricultural Engineering Sciences / University of Baghdad fields. The study aims
to identify the effect of the biofertilizer (Bacillus megaterium) and the addition of
yeast on the availability of phosphorus, the yield, and the growth of onions after
adding 50% of the fertilizer recommended for phosphorus. The study results
showed the superiority of Bacillus megaterium treatment in the phosphorous availability, yield, vegetative growth and phosphatase enzyme activity (7.444 mg.kg-1,
0.540%, 0.298%, 35.521 μg), respectively. In comparison, the treatment of not
adding Bacillus megaterium gave an average of (4.113 mg.kg-1, 0.363%, 0.198%,
and 23.740 µg) respectively. Also, the results of the interaction between Bacillus
megaterium and yeast showed the superiority of the treatment of adding yeast
spraying to the vegetative part in the concentration of phosphorous in the soil. Besides, the yield, the vegetative part, and the activity of phosphatase enzyme (5.925
mg.kg-1, 0.480%, 0.292%, 32.483 μg), respectively, compared to the treatments of
no yeast addition (5.630 mg.kg-1, 0.423%, 0.205%, and 26.778 μg).
Keywords: Biofertilizer, Yeast, Soil, Onions
The Role of Fermented Dairy Products in Human Health
Authors: Saper Al Garory Najla Hussein , Abdul-Abbas Sinan J. , Al-Hashimi Alaa G.
Published: October 2023

Fermented dairy has a profound effect on human health. Fermented dairy foods
affect human health through the secretion of biologically active compounds
through microorganisms' protein digestion and the interaction between beneficial
microbes in them and the intestine. An unbalanced diet and an unhealthy lifestyle
are directly linked to inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, hypersensitivity, lactose intolerance, and gastroenteritis. Studies have shown
that fermented dairy products (fermented milk, yogurt, cheese, koumiss, kefir)
helped in the immune response against pathogens by adding antioxidants, anti-microbials, anti-fungals, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-atherosclerotic
agents. Fermented products have also been widely used as the most effective means
of delivering beneficial or digestible probiotic microbes. Fermented milk has many
health benefits. It relieves the symptoms of lactose intolerance and is used to prevent colon cancer. Several studies have indicated the ability of lactic acid bacteria
to prevent and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Curd also has a laxative effect
and facilitates the passage of waste, preventing the risk of constipation and its complications, such as diverticulosis and colon cancer. The results of scientific research
have shown the ability of the metabolites found in fermented milk and other foods
containing it to further improve the immune capabilities of the intestine through
increasing immune proteins IGA, which helps humans in the prevention and protection of diarrhea and intestinal infections, especially in children, Fermented milk
is also used to reduce the severity of the winter cold. It was a vital stimulant in
treating patients with colds, influenza, and colds. The results showed a remarkable
difference in the ability of these vital stimulants to reduce the severity and duration
of colds and colds. However, they did not show an effect in the treatment of influenza. Fermented milk reduces allergy to milk protein, as many people suffer from
milk protein allergy. This article focuses mainly on the health effects and the most
important functional components of fermented milk, thus providing an excellent
opportunity to develop functional dairy products supported by new lactic acid bacteria that support human health. This paper provides an overview of different aspects of the research on microorganisms present in dairy products in the light of
their impact on human health.
Keywords: microbes, colon cancer, fermented, Human.
Effect Of Gibbrllen Spraying And Soil Fertilizing With Humic Acid
At Vegetative and Root System Growth At Mandarin Saplings Citrus reticula L.
Authors: Y. Salih Ausama , Ibraheem Hayder Kh.
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted in one of the lathe houses that follows station
(B) in Horticultural and Landscape Design – Agricultural Engineering SciencesUniversity of Baghdad (Al Jadria ) to investigate the effect of foliar spraying of
Gibbrllen and soil application of Humic Acid on Tangerine Saplings (Citrus reticulate L.). The experiment describes the significant effects of GA and Humic acid
upon most vegetative characteristics like the height of the plant, number of shoots,
number of leaves and percentage of dry matter in the vegetative system ). There
was a special effect for two factors on most Root tarts, such as (root volume, number of roots, root diameter and percentage of dry matter in the root system). They
significantly affect rest and leave chemical content traits under consideration. On
the other hand, the interaction between two factors significantly affects most tarts
under investigation.
Keywords: mandarin, Gibbrllen, Humic Acid, vegetative and root system.
Effect of Berberine as efflux pump inhibitor in multidrug-resistant
Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from urinary tract infections
Authors: Basil M. Khalid Tamara Walid , Kassim Ghaima Kais
Published: October 2023

The urinary tract infections with K. pneumoniae have increased over many years.
The emergence of antibiotic resistance among these bacteria presents a challenging problem for the clinician regarding the management and treatment of infections. The multidrug resistance in K. pneumoniae is due to several mechanisms,
one of which is the role of efflux pumps. The current study investigated the role
of Efflux Pump Inhibitors Phenylalanine-Arginine β-Naphthylamide (PAβN) and
Berberine as antibacterial agents with multidrug-resistant K. pneumonia isolates
from urinary tract infections. The collection of study samples took place between
December 2021 and completed at the end of April 2022; it included 260 urine
samples collected from outpatients and inpatients suffering from urinary tract
infections during this period, from both genders with ages ranging from 15 to 72
years in five hospitals in Baghdad. The results of selective media, biochemical
tests, and the VITEK2 system identified 76 isolates (65.5%) as K. pneumoniae
from all collected bacterial cultures. The results of the antimicrobial susceptibility test using the disc diffusion method for the isolates under study showed that
K. pneumoniae clinical isolates were moderately resistant to most antibiotics tested. Most K. pneumoniae isolates were highly resistant to Amoxicillin (96.1%)
and Trimethoprim (80.3%). Also, there was apparent resistance to Gentamicin
and Amikacin, while the lowest percentage of resistance was for Meropenem
(55.1%) and Ciprofloxacin (53.9%). The susceptibility of the strains to Ciprofloxacin was highly increased in the presence of the efflux pump inhibitor
(PAβN). The PAβN reduced the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) by
4- to 64-fold. The results of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of Berberine against ten K. pneumoniae isolates with multidrug resistance revealed that
the range of MICs of Berberine was (3.9-500 µg/ml) and it was obvious that there
is a significant effect of Berberine on the growth of K. pneumoniae at deficient
concentrations. This study concluded that using Berberine as an efflux pump inhibitor and antimicrobial agent may become a new generation of urgently needed
antimicrobials that can overcome bacterial resistance mechanisms.
Keywords: UTI infections, MDR, Berberine, Klebsiella pneumoniae
Effect of fluidised bed drying on ginsenoside content in hairy root cultures of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer
Authors: Setiabudi James , Bintang Komang Mega Oka Sri , Gani Stella Stacia , Christanti Pissa , Putri Evanie Noer , Kang Se Chan , Sukweenadhi Johan
Published: October 2023

Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) is a high‐value herb with many pharmacological benefits due to its primary active compound, ginsenosides. The most ginsenosides are known to be thermolabile and susceptible to degradation at high‐temperature processing. Our previous studies revealed that the optimum parameters related to the P. ginseng tissue culture protocol, particularly for hairy root propagation of Cultured Roots of Mountain Ginseng (CRMG)‐88, was using a lab‐scale bioreactor. The next stage involves screening for a suitable post‐harvest treatment, i.e., drying, will be production of the best quality ginsenoside content. This study therefore aimed to examine the ginsenoside content by using a fluidised bed dryer (FBD) on the ginseng roots. Our results showed that FBD produced a significantly higher of total ginsenoside content (5.386 ± 1.167%), compared to control (3.750 ± 0.641%). FBD‐dried CRMG‐88 also appeared lighter in colour and more voluminous with a Loss on Drying (LOD) of 6.448 ± 1.900%. This study concluded that fluidised bed drying is superior in retaining ginsenoside content and has the potential for large‐scale application.
Measuring Populist Discourse of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Authors: Çay Furkan , Kalkamanova Assem
Published: October 2023

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has long been considered a populist leader. This study attempts to investigate the evolution of Erdoğan’s populist discourse by examining his political campaign speeches throughout all years of his rule. Using computer-based quantitative content analysis, we analyze the dimensions of populism in Erdoğan’s speeches over time. Our data includes 42 election campaign speeches held between 2004 and 2018. We demonstrate how three dimensions of populism (people-centrism, anti-elitism, moralistic imagination of politics) manifest in Erdoğan’s speeches and how Erdoğan’s degree of populism varies from one election campaign to another. People-centrist approach constitutes the largest share of his discourse in comparison to other dimensions throughout all campaign speeches. Erdoğan’s anti-elitist rhetoric was insignificant during the initial period of his incumbency. However, it increased considerably in the 2014 and 2018 election campaigns. We connect these empirical trends to the particular events in Turkish politics. Thus, this study contributes to the field by providing an empirical approach to Erdoğan’s speeches.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF OLOPATADINE 0.01% COMBINED FLUOROMETHOLONE 0.1% TREATMENT VERSUS OLOPATADINE 0.01% COMBINED KETOROLAC 0.4% TREATMENT IN ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS IN SAROJINI DEVI EYE HOSPITAL
Authors: SREE N. KARUNA , NAMEERA KHATIJATUL KUBRA , SANGA THOMAS , BEGUM FAHEEM , NAVYA V. , FATIMA NABEELA
Published: October 2023

Objective: Comparative study of the efficacy of olopatadine 0.01% combined fluorometholone 0.1% treatment versus olopatadine 0.01% combined ketorolac 0.4% in the treatment of Allergic Conjuctivitis. Methods: This was a randomized control trial done on 80 subjects with 40 subjects in each group. The clinical signs (chemosis, mucus secretion, eyelid edema) and symptoms (itching, redness, watery eyes, burning) of the patients were evaluated by summing up the scores using a 3-point scale at baseline,1st and 7th day of initiation of treatment. Results were analyzed by Student’s Independent t-test to assess the significant difference of means between the groups. p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 29.8±13.5 in Group A and 32.6±8.8 in Group B. Majority were females in both group A and group B with 52.5% and 62.5% respectively. The reduction was high for chemosis (87.7%) followed by mucous secretion (87.5%) in group A. Highest reduction was seen with itching (59.9%) followed by burning (52.5%) in group B. Significant difference between the groups was noticed with itching (p=0.04), mucous secretion(p=<0.001), chemosis (p=0.01) and eyelid oedema (p=0.009). No significant difference was observed between the two groups (p=0.15) regarding adverse events. Conclusion: Olopatadine 0.01% combined fluorometholone 0.1% had better efficacy than olopatadine 0.01% combined ketorolac 0.4%.
El potencial crítico de una acción artística, colectiva y callejera: la experiencia de más de doscientas mujeres frente al feminicidio
Authors: Ante Lezama Minerva , Trejo Perea Guadalupe Viridiana
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar el potencial crítico y pedagógico de las prácticas artísticas, feministas, colectivas y callejeras a partir de la experiencia de una acción artística participativa activada en el espacio público; de las exigencias, deseos y compromisos frente al feminicidio de las mujeres que han sido copartícipes. Las coordenadas teóricas van desde los apuntes de Amorós y de Miguel (2020) sobre el feminismo como teoría crítica, el análisis socio-histórico y político de la violencia de Martín-Baró (1990), los planteamientos de Segato (2019) al respecto de la “violencia expresiva”, hasta la propuesta de entender las prácticas performáticas y autoetnográficas como productoras de epistemologías no convencionales, entrelazadoras de saberes complejos y fluidos sobre las subjetividades (Calderón, 2021). La apuesta metodológica implicó un análisis cualitativo de los discursos vertidos en los certificados de supervivencia de cerca de dos centenares de mujeres, así como un análisis reflexivo sobre la experiencia percibida por las artistas-investigadoras.
Predicting Credit Card Defaults with Machine Learning
Authors: Khandale Shreyas , Patil Prathamesh , Patil Rohan
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This research paper focuses on the application of machine learning techniques to predict credit card defaults. The study utilizes a comprehensive dataset comprising diverse features related to credit card usage and payment behavior. By leveraging this dataset, the research aims to develop and evaluate predictive models using two popular machine learning algorithms: Logistic Regression and Naive Bayes classifiers. In addition to the model implementation and evaluation, the research incorporates exploratory data analysis techniques to gain deeper insights into the dataset. Exploratory data analysis involves visualizing and analyzing key patterns, trends, and relationships within the dataset. By combining predictive modeling and exploratory analysis, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of credit card default prediction, thereby assisting financial institutions in making more informed decisions. The implementation of Logistic Regression and Naive Bayes classifiers allows for a comparison of the performance of these two popular algorithms in predicting credit card defaults. Logistic Regression is a widely used algorithm known for its interpretability and robustness, while Naive Bayes is based on probabilistic principles and is known for its simplicity and efficiency. The evaluation of these models will be based on standard performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Furthermore, the research employs exploratory data analysis techniques to uncover valuable insights within the dataset. Through visualizations and statistical analysis, this analysis aims to identify correlations, trends, and anomalies that may contribute to credit card defaults. Exploratory data analysis can help uncover hidden patterns and provide valuable contextual information, enhancing the understanding of the underlying factors associated with credit card defaults.
A Model Design in UAV Technology: A Multi-controller-based Wi-Fi Imaging Drone
Authors: Chatterjee Soham , Moyra Sanjita , Banerjee Abhijit
Published: October 2023

Abstract: A noticeable advancement in the concept of “Unmanned Airborne Vehicle” (UAV) has been manifested with the advancement of the controller technology. Many critical Earth terrains and a few destinations required to be imaged. This challenge can be overcome by developing the imaging aviators. The modern technology is focusing on the flight controller systems for the purpose-driven work. Although there are some iconic developments in the flight automation system but yet there is a need of simplified flight controller with the support systems. The present work aims to develop a prototype of a Wi-Fi based imaging drone based on multicontroller processing system. A few concepts of earlier model designs on UAV technology are thoroughly studied and the scope of linking new modules for the enhanced precision in flight control are utilised in this work. Finally, this work has resulted into an open source editable “all-in-one” platform with a model algorithm that fits into the future designs along with the compatible supplementary hardware.