bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Wildlife in The Transmission of Zoonotic Diseases in Ghana
Authors: Efua Abina
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the role of wildlife in the transmission of zoonotic diseases.

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low-cost advantage as compared to field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: This transmission often occurs at the interface between humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Factors like habitat destruction, increased human-wildlife interactions, and the wildlife trade have heightened the risk of zoonotic disease emergence. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for early detection and prevention of zoonotic outbreaks, as wildlife plays a pivotal role in the maintenance and amplification of these pathogens, posing ongoing challenges to global public health.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: One Health Theory, Ecological Reservoir Theory and Behavioral Ecology Theory Change may be used to anchor future studies on the role of wildlife in the transmission of zoonotic diseases. Strategies enhanced surveillance and monitoring of wildlife populations, especially those in close proximity to human settlements, are crucial. Governments and international organizations should prioritize habitat conservation and the protection of biodiversity.
POLA PEMBELAJARAN PAI UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN KEPRIBADIAN ANAK DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Trimansyah Trimansyah
Published: September 2023

This research was conducted to determine the learning pattern of Islamic Religious Education in developing children's personalities. The approach used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach which is the focal point of the learning process used to instill Islamic religious values ​​in children by using various patterns in learning. The research data was collected by means of observation, interviews and documentation and techniques were carried out in the opinion of Miles and Huberman namely, collecting, reducing, displaying and drawing conclusions from existing data. The results of this study are that the PAI learning pattern is more about planting or learning related to worship as a value of the Islamic religion including being taught, praying, being taught morals, being taught about zakat, and also being taught about various good attitudes such as being honest, being polite, discipline, mutual respect, respect, and taught to stay away from various bad attitudes as well as, stay away from arrogance, betrayal, cheating, liars and so on. Learning patterns are very effective in elementary schools so that through this learning the child's good personality will be seen in his daily life.
PERAN IBU RUMAH TANGGA DALAM MEWUJUDKAN PENDIDIKAN AKHLAK ANAK USIA DINI DI DESA SORO
Authors: Idhar Idhar
Published: September 2023

This study uses a descriptive qualitative study which aims to determine the role of housewives in realizing early childhood moral education in Soro Village, Bima Regency. Data collection through several ways, namely: observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study found that the role of housewives in terms of early childhood moral education in Soro Village was to continue to add religious insight to housewives as early educators for children. Furthermore, in the process of educating, housewives in Soro Village make use of local wisdom values ​​as an educational strategy. The factors that influence moral education by housewives in Soro Village can be divided into two, namely the factor of the shaman and the inhibiting factor. For supporting factors; instinctively hereditary educational experience, big soul and high aspirations, feeling of loving and being loved. While the inhibiting factor is the family's economic problems.
PENDIDIKAN ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS (TUNA DAKSA) DI SEKOLAH LUAR BIASA (SLB) DESA TENTE KEC. WOHA
Authors: Zumratun Zumratun
Published: September 2023

This paper discusses how to educate and guide children who have special limitations and have disabilities in their limbs, one of which is a disabled child. Children who have physical or mental limitations have the right to study and the government has provided special schools for these children. Seeing the reality that is happening now, there are many children who do not want to pursue education due to physical disabilities and most children do not even want to leave the house because of this. The need for the role of parents and teachers who can guide children who have special limitations, especially children with physical disabilities are children who have movement disorders in the limbs caused by neoro-muscular and bone structure abnormalities that are congenital or due to accidents. Guidance and services that are appropriate to the child's condition must be applied and carried out by parents and teachers. Teachers provide services and education when at school while parents guide when children are at home so that development is good in terms of emotional, educational and others. can be controlled by parents and teachers and children can study like normal children in general.
PELUANG DAN TANTANGAN PENGEMBANGAN LITERASI DIGITAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB PADA JENJANG PENDIDIKAN DASAR
Authors: Syagif Ahmad
Published: September 2023

This paper aims to elaborate on the existence and dynamics of learning Arabic at the basic education level and its relevance to the development of digital literacy. Using a literature study type research method and analytic descriptive techniques, this paper wants to describe research problems with the help of bibliographical data sourced from writings, papers, journals, and scientific articles as well as books that are relevant. Next, analyze the opportunities and challenges of developing digital literacy in learning Arabic at the basic education level. The findings obtained are that opportunities that can be targeted include wider access to language learning resources, interactive and interesting learning experiences, availability of global connectivity and language exchange, availability of digital applications for language practice, and providing an effective evaluation and feedback system. While the challenges faced are uneven access to technology, uneven technical competence of users, language barriers, limited range of focus and attention of students, digital security risks, psychological, social and health disorders.
A visegrádi partnereink stratégiai gondolkodása I. : Csehország és Szlovákia
Authors: Nyilas Laura , Stepper Péter
Published: September 2023

Az államok rendszerint világosan tisztázzák a külvilág és saját államapparátusuk számára biztonságpolitikájuk sarokköveit, ezért átfogó nyilvános dokumentumokban foglalják össze az általuk veszélyesnek tartott fenyegetéseket. A visegrádi csoport országai esetében is találhatunk összehasonlításra alkalmas dokumentumokat. Ezek az országok földrajzilag közel vannak, hasonló politikai és kulturális jellemzőket mutatnak a közös történelmi múlt miatt. Sokan ezért azt várják, hogy a stratégiai látásmódjukban is számos hasonlóságot lehet felfedezni. Ez azonban korántsem egyértelmű, és megéri alaposabban megvizsgálni ezt a kérdést. A nyilvánosan kiadott stratégiák szövegének elfogadása értelemszerűen egy külpolitikai döntés, és mint olyan, vizsgálható a külpolitika-elemzés módszertanával. A külpolitikai döntések meghozatalakor számos külső és belső hatás érvényesül, ezeket megfelelő óvatossággal és körültekintéssel kell értékelni. Mivel viszont ezen externáliák száma szinte végtelen, jelen tanulmányban igyekszünk csak az általunk kiemelkedően fontosnak ítélt, és az elmúlt években aktuálissá vált ügyekre koncentrálni. A cikksorozat tehát azt vizsgálja, hogy a Magyarországgal számos kérdésben intenzív együttműködést folytató három visegrádi ország (Szlovákia, Csehország és Lengyelország) a stratégiai dokumentumaikban miként értékelik a körülöttük lévő világot, a fenyegetéseket, illetve mi és hogyan határozza meg partnereink stratégiai látásmódját. A kétrészes cikksorozat első cikkében a szlovák és a cseh stratégiai gondolkodást elemezzük, a második részben pedig Lengyelországét.
Analisis Ekonomis Usaha Kelinci Ras Rex dengan Pemberian Hijaun Makanan Ternak yang Berbeda
Authors: Lutfiaji Syaefullah Bangkit , Lukas Lami Mai  , Susan Carolina Labatar  , Sritiasni Sritiasni  , Purwanta Purwanta  , Okti Widayati  , Poppy Latifah
Published: September 2023

Latar belakang: Usaha ternak kelinci di Manokwari belum begitu banyak dikenal oleh masyarakat sehingga belum banyak masyarakat yang membudidayakan ternak kelinci dengan tujuan komersialisasi, umumnya masyarakat memelihara ternak kelinci sebagai hewan kesenangan.

Metode: Metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah metode eksperimental dengan menggunakan kelinci jenis ras rex sebanyak 15 (lima belas) ekor. Penelitian dilaksanakan selama 2 (dua) bulan pemeliharaan kelinci dengan 5 (lima) perlakuan dan 3 (tiga) ulangan, selanjutnya hasil pemeliharaan dianalisis ekonominya.

Hasil: Hasil penelitian eksperimental untuk pemeliharan kelinci tidak berbeda nyata (P>0,05) pada konsumsi, pertumbuhan dan konversi pakan setiap perlakuan, sedangkan pada analisis ekonomi setiap perlakuan menunjukan nilai yang sama pada biaya, penerimaan, pendapatan, break even point, R/C, rentabilitas, IOFC dan Harga Pokok Produksi.

Kesimpulan: Pemberian pakan hijauan makanan ternak yang berbeda pada kelinci tidak berpengaruh terhadap produktifitas kelinci, akan tetapi berdasarkan hasil analisis ekonomi usaha kelinci dinyatakan layak.
PHARMACOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF HYPNOTIC POTENTIAL OF BOMBAX CEIBA FLOWER EXTRACT IN RATS
Authors: Srivastava Utkal , Singh Shalini
Published: September 2023

Insomnia refers the problem with sleep depth or time duration and difficulties during initiation or maintaining sleep are symptoms- significantly distress and impair the daytime working. The Bombacaceae family, of which B. ceiba is a member, includes gigantic, beautiful deciduous trees native to Northern Australia. It can be found in both tropical and temperate regions of Africa, Australia, and Asia. So, the present current study was designed to find-out the hypnotic activity of flowers of B. ceiba and using animal model. The B. ceiba flowers were shipped in from the Northeast. A botanist confirmed its identity and legitimacy. The flowers are cleaned to remove any dust and dried in the shade or at room temperature. Albino rats (both sexes) weighing 130-150g were donated by the Animal House at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Unnao. Animals were taken as 6 in each group and treatments were done for 21 days I.E., Group 1 administered vehicle daily, Group 2 administered Diazepam (4mg/kg) orally, Group 3 administered ethanolic flower extracts of B. ceiba (EFBC) (200mg/kg) orally., Group 4 administered ethanolic flower extracts of B. ceiba (EFBC) (400mg/kg) orally. The hypnotic effect of above extract by following screening models i.e., Thiopental sod. induced sleeping time, Motor co-ordination, Light/ dark arena, Locomotion and Antioxidant activity. The study's findings showed that the flower extract of B. ceiba was very effective in treating insomnia and its symptoms. Its mode of action may involve either the downregulation of neurotransmitter release or the upregulation of catecholamine destruction. In concludes that flowers of Bombax ceiba are effective in relieving the symptoms of insomnia and improves status of mind in sleep induction. Its MOA is required to elaborate for its selection in curing different issues related to mental disorders. It also suggests the isolation of the significant active components of B. ceiba acting in activity and then converted into dosage form with facilitated absorption.
Influence of Agricultural Cooperative in Promoting Food Security in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Adegoke T. D. , Ojiagu C. N. , Ariyo C. O.
Published: September 2023

The study examined the influence of agricultural cooperative societies in enhancing food security in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study became imperative because of the prevailing food scarcity that has continued to ravage the state despite the larger part of the population engaging in farming of food crops. The study specifically examined the relationship between agricultural cooperative and food security in Ekiti State, Nigeria and specifically to examine the effect of farm supply inputs and cooperative credit facility in enhancing food security. The study adopted field survey research design through a total population of 47, 594 cooperative members across two senatorial zones in Ekiti State, Nigeria. A total number of 397 questionnaires were distributed, and 381 copies were returned. Validity and reliability of the instrument were established and the data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test with the aid of SPSS version 20. The perception of members of food security revealed that adequate storage facilities can help to eradicate food scarcity as revealed by the mean value of 4.39. The also agreed that food security cab be enhanced through improvement on agricultural productivity by agricultural cooperative as shown by mean value of 3.59. All the mean responses of the cooperative members were more than 3.0 on farm supply inputs and credit facilities. This implies that members agreed that cooperatives contributed greatly to their financial empowerment and as well provided them with adequate farm inputs to improve their agricultural productivity. The study thereby recommended that, since farm inputs have a positive effect on food availability, hence, government stakeholders and respective management should not hesitate to provide farm input supplies to cushion the effect of pesticides on farm crops and plants and also, make credit facilities available to members to boost their plantation.
The Perceived Level of Compliance of Construction Projects with Performance Indicators in Nigerian Construction Industry
Authors: Olasunkanmi Femi-favour Olabode , Belonwu Christopher Chidi
Published: September 2023

The fulfillment of expectation of the client is the sole reason for initiating construction projects. These expectations were set out in forms of targeted goals and objectives under three cardinal points of achieving the product in record time, within the budgeted cost and at the right quality. Therefore, this study examines the extent at which construction projects comply with performance indicators (PPIs) in Nigeria. A quantitative research method that uses both descriptive and survey approach to evaluate the perception of construction team was adopted by the study. Data obtained from 975 questionnaires received with valid response were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that there is no significant difference in perception of respondents on the extent of compliance of construction projects with PPIs. The four PPIs with most compliance levels are: “Project specifications were met by the time of handover to the client”; “Enhanced client satisfaction”; “Enhanced quality standard” and “Given the problem for which it was developed, the project seems to do the best”. The adoption of consultancy services of relevant professionals is adjudged to be responsible for the level of compliance witnessed. It is therefore hoped that effort shall be geared towards sustaining and maintaining this trend as discovered by the findings of this study. The study establishes the performance indicators most complied with among the selected indices set to evaluate construction project performance in Nigeria.
PERFIL DE TEXTURA DE BOLOS INCORPORADOS COM FARINHA DE CASCA DE CENOURA
Authors: Mangucci Calil Mariana , Cabral Rodrigues Lucas , Régia Marques de Souza Adriana , Fontes Araujo Silveira Miriam , Bittar Gonçalves Maria Assima
Published: September 2023

O uso integral dos alimentos visa um menor desperdício de hortaliças, frutos e legumes. Com o objetivo de aproveitar as cascas de cenouras que seriam descartadas, foi produzida uma farinha para utilizá-la como ingrediente em formulações de bolo. As cascas das cenouras foram dispostas em telas e secas em estufa a 55 °C, por 24 horas. Os bolos foram elaborados com incorporação da farinha da casca de cenoura nas concentrações de 10% e 20%. Como controle, foi feito um bolo sem a incorporação da farinha. As amostras com farinha da casca de cenoura apresentaram cor mais alaranjada, porém com menor crescimento. Nas análises de textura, os parâmetros de dureza e coesividade apresentaram valores mais altos para as amostras com incorporação da farinha, 10% e 20%, obtendo um bolo menos úmido e macio, em relação ao bolo sem adição da farinha. Os bolos com a farinha da casca de cenoura necessitaram de maior força para mastigação, porém os parâmetros de fraturabilidade, adesividade e elasticidade não apresentaram diferença significativa em relação ao bolo controle. A farinha da casca de cenoura mostrou-se um produto com potencial para aplicações em bolos, podendo ser uma alternativa para as indústrias alimentícias. Sendo assim, o aproveitamento integral dos alimentos é uma alternativa para diminuir o índice de desperdício, além de agregar valor econômico e nutricional aos produtos.
ANÁLISE DA TÉCNICA DE REJUVENESCIMENTO FACIAL COM PLASMA RICO EM PLAQUETAS (PRP)
Authors: Gomes e Sousa Di Mauro Rafaella , Maria da Conceição Jéssica , Roberto Palma Urbano Paulo
Published: September 2023

O rejuvenescimento facial atualmente, tem sido destacado pelos meios e formas de tratamento para o melhoramento da pele, que é o maior órgão do corpo humano. O envelhecimento da pele é causado por vários fatores, sendo eles genéticos, comportamentais ou ambientais. Este envelhecimento pode ser amenizado com a indicação de diversos tratamentos, sendo um deles o Plasma Rico em Plaquetas (PRP), que mostrou um grande potencial rejuvenescedor através do próprio sangue do paciente, conseguindo adquirir uma alta concentração plaquetária. Este estudo mostra, com base em publicações científicas, o método e a eficácia do procedimento para uso estético.
Effect of Product Innovations on Strategy Implementation Process of Commercial Banks Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
Authors: Kasiva Grace Mbuli , Kabui Anne Christine , Kirimi Jephitha
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of product innovations on the strategy implementation process of commercial banks listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Methodology: The study applied descriptive research design. The study targeted 159 participants including senior managers, credit officers, accountants, human resource managers, operations managers and relationship officers from each of the 11 NSE listed Kenyan commercial banks. The size of sample size was 69 selected using stratified random sampling method. The independent vriable (product innovations) was assessed by looking at new products adopted by banks such as credit cards, insurance products, new deposit accounts and mortgages while dependent variable (strategy implementation process) was assessed through operationalization and institutionalization of strategy. The study utilized research questionnaires for collecting primary data. The distribution of the questionnaires was done by dropping them to the respondents and collecting a week later. Descriptive and” inferential statistics were utilised for data analysis.

Findings: The study established the product innovations adopted by the bank were  mortgages represented by 97%, credit cards (95%), new deposit accounts (90%) and insurance products (49%). It was established that few banks had embraced insurance products probably because of many insurance agencies in the market. The study found that a unit increase in product innovations results to 0.706 increase in strategy implementation process in commercial banks listed in NSE in Kenya.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concluded that product innovations have a substantial effect on strategy implementation process in commercial banks listed in NSE in Kenya  The study recommended that managers at banks should consistently make an effort to invest in innovative product designs and modify the current products in order to enhance strategy implementation process. The research also recommends future studies should explore the factors affecting the execution of strategies in financial institutions in Kenya, beyond just commercial banks. This would encompass SACCOS, microfinance institutions, and mortgage companies.
Macroeconomic Indicators and Financial Performance of Insurance Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Authors: Oburu Margaret Aor , Ngali Richard , Matanda Joshua
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The general objective of the study was to determine how macroeconomic variables affected the financial performance of insurance firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study's specific goals were to identify how inflation, interest rates, exchange rates and gross domestic product affected those same companies' financial performance.

Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was used for the investigation. All the six insurance companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange made up the study's target group hence a census-style analysis. The panel regression model was used in the investigation and relied on secondary information that was gathered using a data collection sheet. The five-year period covered by the data was from 2017 to 2021.

Findings: According to the report, insurance is severely impacted by inflation. There was a general increase in exchange rates and there was a fluctuation in the economic growth. From the findings, the study concludes that the insurance companies were operating on economic conditions that became increasingly challenging as shown by increasing inflation rates. The CBR and lending rates showed a general downward trend in the five years’ period, the exchange rates in the Kenyan economy were changing rapidly, there were major changes in the economic performance of the Country emanating from various occurrences including global oil crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the harsh economic conditions, the NSE listed insurance companies posted healthy financial performance as shown by ROA values above 5%.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the NSE listed insurance companies to make ample adjustment for inflation so that during seasons of high inflation the firms do not run at a loss. The study also recommends the NSE listed insurance companies firms to employ strategies where they can purchase more futures contracts on government bonds or interest rate futures in order to be able to lock-in interest rate and hedge their various portfolios. The NSE listed insurance companies are also recommended to mitigate the exchange rate risks by hedging the foreign exchange risk by purchasing spot contract to cushion against any negative swing. The government through line ministries of finance and planning should undertake measures to ensure good performance of the economy.
Güveniyorum O Halde Korkuyorum: Sosyal Medyaya Güvenin ve Kullanıcı Teyitlerinin COVID-19 Korkusuna Etkisi
Authors: YAZGAN Çağdaş Ümit
Published: September 2023

COVID-19 pandemisinde, vaka ve ölüm oranları, virüsün tanımlanamayan özellikleri, tedavi ve salgının ne zaman sonlanacağı konusundaki belirsizlik, yeni dalgaların başlayacağına yönelik endişeler medyada salgın kapsamındaki bilgi akışına ilgiyi artırmıştır. Bu dönemde özellikle sosyal medya, bireylerin günlük hayatında ortaya çıkan boşlukları, her zamankinden daha fazla doldurmaya başlamıştır. Bu bağlamda sosyal medyada yayılan haber, bilgi ve içeriklerin COVID-19 korkusunu yoğunlaştırdığına yönelik tartışmalar önem kazanmaya başlamıştır. Bu araştırma, pandemi sürecinde sosyal medyaya güven ve teyit davranışları ile COVID-19 korkusu arasındaki ilişkiye odaklanmaktadır. Araştırma dijitalleşme sürecine yönelik farkındalığı ve sosyal medyaya katılım düzeyi yüksek olan üniversite gençliği ile yürütülmüştür. Nicel araştırma yöntemi kapsamında survey deseni ile tasarlanan araştırmanın örneklemini 757 üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veriler tanıtıcı bilgi formu, “COVID-19 Korkusu Ölçeği”, “Sosyal Medya Haberlerine Güven ve Kullanıcı Teyit Alışkanlıkları Ölçeği” olmak üzere üç bölümden oluşan online anket aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Araştırmada sonuç olarak kadın öğrencilerin COVID-19 korku düzeylerinin, erkek öğrencilere kıyasla anlamlı düzeyde yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kurumsal sosyal medya paylaşımlarına güvenin, COVID-19 korkusunun toplam varyansını açıklamada çok güçlü bir yordayıcı olduğu belirlenmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre kurumsal sosyal medya paylaşımlarına yönelik güven, COVID-19 korkusunun %86’sını açıklamaktadır. Bu çerçevede, kamuoyunu ilgilendiren toplumsal düzeydeki riskler kapsamında kurumsal sosyal medya paylaşımlarına yönelik güvenin, bireyin en temel duygularından korkuyu yoğunlaştırdığı söylenebilir.
Zinc Layered Hydroxide 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetate: Synthesis via ZnO, Characterization and Effect on Seed Germination
Authors: Johari Nur Adlina , Mahathir Nur Fatin Aqilah , Shah Nor’aishah Abu , Dzulkifli Nur Nadia , Fatimah Is , Adam Nurain , Kovalenko Vadym , Sheikh Mohd Ghazali Sheikh Ahmad Izaddin
Published: September 2023

2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) was successfully intercalated into zinc layered hydroxide (ZLH) by anion exchange technique followed by hydrothermal treatment, resulting in the formation of nanoherbicide, zinc-layered hydroxide-2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (ZMCPA). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) was used to confirm the intercalation of herbicide into ZLH, while Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) was employed to assess the plant’s protein content and amino acid composition before and after 1 h treatment with ZnO, MCPA and ZMCPA via the foliar technique and direct soil application. The basal spacing of ZMCPA in this study is 21.6 Å at 4.0815°, revealing the triumphant incorporation of MCPA into the ZLH host. The zinc oxide (ZnO) fingerprint from 30° to 60° that certainly vanished in the ZMCPA diffractogram indicates that all ZnO has successfully converted to ZLH matrices. The FTIR spectrum of ZMCPA shows the similarity of most MCPA spectra, but with the COO– peaks at 1610 and 1700 cm–1 replacing the intense C=O band at 1742.21 cm–1, implying that the herbicide has assimilated into the host. The protein level of the plant treated with ZMCPA was discovered to be more significant, which signifies that ZLH has effectively acted as a herbicide carrier. This study has depicted the potential of ZMCPA as a more unassailable agrochemical agent in increasing crop productivity while minimizing environmental consequences.
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Successful Intercalation of MCPA into Zinc Layered Hydroxide (ZLH)

Enhanced Plant Protein Levels with nanocomposite, ZMCPA Treatment

ZMCPA as a potentially more effective and environmentally friendly agrochemical agent compared to the traditional agrochemical

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The Potential Association of Human ABO Blood Group in Candida albicans Germination
Authors: Thanomsridetcha Natthapaninee , Tanakittiyakul Pawanrat , Sub-In Peerada , Pichaipaet Patcharin , Tangwattanachuleeporn Marut , Kitisin Thitinan , Sukphopetch Passanesh
Published: September 2023

Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida spp., mostly Candida albicans. Infection with Candida spp. in immunocompetent individuals is often limited to the mouth, genital area or skin. However, patients who are immunocompromised due to infections or medications including corticosteroids or anticancer drugs are more susceptible to systemic candidiasis and candidemia. Upon C. albicans infections, the pathogenic yeasts enter the bloodstream and disseminate to the remote organs, leading to the formation of germ tube. Dimorphic adaptation is one of contributing virulent factors in C. albicans, which is responsible for disease pathogenesis and severity. However, little is known about whether differences among human ABO blood groups facilitate the development of C. albicans germ tube. Therefore, this study investigated the germ tube formation of C. albicans that grown in human serums from different ABO blood groups. Human pool serums varying ABO blood groups from healthy individuals were tested for C. albicans germ tube induction. After incubation for 2 h at 37 °C, the rate of germ tube formation at 15-min intervals was determined. Serum from human blood group A exhibited the highest rate of germ tube formation. Humans with blood group A exhibited the unique serum biochemical structure that possibly helps facilitate germ tube formation during C. albicans infection.
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The association of blood groups of Thais to germination and invasion of Candida albicans were more common in Thai people.
This research study focused on changes in Candida albicans germination related to the blood group.
Human with blood group type A exhibited the highest rate of germ tube formation.

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Effect of Anodic Polarization on the Susceptibility of AA6111 Automotive Sheet to Stress Corrosion Cracking
Authors: Catledge K.E. , Montiel G.C. , Nichols M. , Locke Jenifer S.
Published: September 2023

AA6xxx Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys are increasingly used to meet lightweight objectives in automotive applications given their high strength-to-weight ratio. However, their use in conjunction with steels and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers in these applications will result in galvanic coupling that may be deleterious to the Al alloy. As such, the ability of anodic polarization to induce stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in AA6xxx, an alloy typically considered SCC-resistant, is explored. In this study, fracture mechanics-based testing under full immersion in 0.6 M NaCl was used to quantify the threshold stress intensity above which SCC can occur (KTH) and stage II SCC crack growth rate (da/dtII) as a function of applied potential at and above the freely corroding potential. Under freely corroding conditions and potentials applied within the range observed for the freely corroding potential, no SCC was observed as results matched those gathered in the air (i.e., KTH was equivalent to the measured fracture toughness). When applying potentials anodic to the freely corroding potential (greater than −706 mVSCE), a decrease in KTH and an increase in da/dtII was observed. Crack growth rates measured under anodic polarizations were slowed through the reapplication of the freely corroding potential. These data imply that galvanic coupling may have the capacity to induce severe SCC in AA6111.
Empirical Model for Predicting Corrosion Under Insulation Considering the Effects of Temperature, Salinity, and Water Content
Authors: Saito Hayate , Ito Masahiro , Mabuchi Katsumi
Published: September 2023

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is one of the increasing issues in industries such as oil refineries and petrochemical plants. For preventing accident and reducing the inspection load caused by CUI, the prediction model for CUI has attracted increasing attention. In this study, to construct a prediction model for the corrosion rate of CUI (CUI rate), the effects of water content in the insulation material, salinity, and temperature on the CUI rate were evaluated with a corrosion test simulating a CUI environment. Analysis of the atmospheric corrosion monitoring sensor current showed that the CUI rate increased as the water content increased, promoting the formation of the water-thin film at the interface of insulation and carbon steel. Maxima of the CUI rate were observed for salinity and temperature. Salinity increased the electrical conductivity of the water-thin film and promoted the corrosion reaction, and over a certain salinity, the water-thin film became thicker and the CUI rate decreased due to the rate-determining step in oxygen diffusion. Over a certain temperature, the CUI rate decreased due to the evaporation of the water-thin film and a decrease in dissolved oxygen. We constructed the prediction model for the CUI rate with a coefficient of determination of 0.87 by multiple regression analysis using the obtained test data.
Deciphering when Metal Corrosion is Spontaneous in Molten Fluorides Using Potential-Activity Diagrams
Authors: Chan Ho Lun , Scully John R.
Published: September 2023

The work identifies the conditions for thermodynamically favored spontaneous metal corrosion using potential-activity diagrams tailored for high-temperature molten fluorides. These diagrams provide insights into the thermodynamic phase stability of both solid and dissolved metal species, such as Cr, Cr(II), Cr(III), Ni, Ni(II), Fe, and Fe(II), along with their potential primary oxidizers, including Eu(III), O2, and HF, over a broad range of theoretical F− anion activities. The work further examines the practical implications, prospects, and challenges associated with the construction of these diagrams. The key objective of this project is to pinpoint crucial thermodynamic variables that substantially affect metal corrosion electrochemistry in the context of molten salt nuclear reactor applications.
The Organization For Preservice Students In Agricultural Education Need Not Be Collegiate FFA
Authors: Carter Richard I.
Published: September 2023

This issue of The Journal presents another in the series of "debate the issues" articles authored by leaders in agricultural teacher education. The focus is on the kind of student organization for preservice teachers: Should it be Collegiate FFA or some other organization? The authors are Paul R. Vaughn, New Mexico State University, and Richard I. Carter, Iowa State University. The editor welcomes reactions from readers about this special feature. Suggestions for future debates will be welcomed.
Bacterial Isolates and their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern from Tracheal Secretions and Sputum of Admitted and OutdoorPatients
Authors: Farooq Omair , Wali Nadia , Yousaf Zainab , Rashid Shumaila , Mumtaz Asim , Aslam Maleeha
Published: September 2023

Objective: The purpose of study was to determine the frequent pathogens in tracheal secretions and sputum specimens along with the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the department of Pathology and Microbiology, Farooq Hospital Lahore, Pakistan and data included was taken from 1st August 2022 to 31st December 2022. The specimens were inoculated on blood agar and MacConkey agar and incubated for 24 hours at 37 0 C. The Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method was employed to find out the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. The SPSS was used to assess the data. Results: From the total 102 positive culture growths, Klebsiella species (35.2%) was frequently isolated followed by Pseudomonas species (25.4%), Acinetobacter species (23.5%), Escherichia coli (9.8%), Staphylococcus aureus(3.9%), Citrobacter species (0.9%), and Proteus species (0.9%). The doxycycline and linezolid were completely effective (100%) against the gram positive cocci. The Klebsiella species, Pseudomonas species, Acinetobacter species, and Escherichia coli, showed maximum sensitivity to tigecycline. Conclusion: The most commonly isolated gram negative rod was Klebsiella species and tigecycline was found to be the most effective antibiotic against it. Multidrug resistance among respiratory pathogens is the major issue so it is necessary to administer antibiotic therapy in a limited and objective manner
Diagnostic Role of Anti-Mullerian hormone in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Authors: ul-Qamar Misbah , Kanwal Shumaela , Saleem Fareha , Qanbar Abbasi Sana , Ahmed Yasmeen
Published: September 2023

Objective: To evaluate if the elevated levels of Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) could serve as an indicator of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in patients presenting with infertility. Method: The present study was conducted at Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University ofLahore andAustralianConceptInfertilityMedicalCenter(ACIMC),Lahore. It was a case control study. Atotal of 101 females aged between 20-40 years presenting with infertility were included in this study. Among study participants, 51 infertile females had PCOS and 50 were non-PCOS infertile subjects. After taking informed consent, medical history and anthropometric indices were recorded on standardized proforma.Transvaginal ultrasound was done to assess ovarian morphology. Serum AMH, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and prolactin levels were measured by commercially available ELISAkits. Serum AMH levels were measured in 10 healthy, fertile females having normal menstrual cycle as normal reference values in our population. Results: Mean AMH levels were significantly higher (9.9±1.1ng/ml) in females with polycystic ovarian syndrome as compared to subjects without this syndrome (1.0± 0.3ng/ml). Mean FSH levels were significantly lower in females with PCOS (p value 0.001) but LH: FSH ratio, serum luteinizing hormone and prolactin level were not significantly different in two groups. Conclusion: The study provides evidence that raised serum levels of AMH are associated with the presence of PCOS and therefore can serve as useful marker in diagnosis of PCOS
Facial Recognition and Thermal Imaging: A Cost-Effective Solution for Covid-19 Detection
Authors: Embong Abd Halim , Ambotang Asyrah Shahierah , Abdul Hamid Syamsul Bahrin
Published: September 2023

The global pandemic induced by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) has posed significant challenges for nations across the globe. Given the pandemic's pervasive nature, there is an emerging demand for a dependable tool capable of identifying individuals exhibiting fever, a primary symptom of Covid-19 infection. To address this, utilizing facial recognition technology in conjunction with temperature measurement has been widely embraced within various infrastructures such as residential buildings and office spaces. This research proposes the adoption of a system capable of recognizing human faces while simultaneously monitoring individual temperatures. This is achieved through the utilization of Python and open-source libraries such as OpenCV and NumPy to develop an effective facial identification system. Furthermore, this research suggests leveraging the capabilities of a cost-effective AMG8833 thermal imaging camera to measure human body temperature. The thermal image, reflecting the individual's body temperature, is displayed on the Node-RED dashboard, a platform based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Should the temperature reading of an individual exceed 37.5 degrees Celsius, the system is designed to activate an alarm and dispatch notifications via an administrative mobile application. All pertinent information regarding the individual is securely stored within a MySQL webserver database. A comparative analysis reveals that the proposed system provides nearly 95% cost reduction when compared against commercial alternatives such as the Flir C3, with the added advantage of image recognition capabilities.
Risk Management and Public Administration for Entities of Urban Public Transport: The Case of Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Authors: DYDKOWSKI Grzegorz , GALECKA Wiktoria , URBANEK Anna
Published: September 2023

The paper presents risks related to the organisation of urban public transport, broken down to entities and the level of city transport policy, public transport organiser, and operators providing services.
Good Recruitment Process Contributes to Happy and Satisfied Employees – A Study with Reference to A Public Enterprise in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: RAPAKA Suneetha
Published: September 2023

Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for the love of it. “ – This is the central theme of the research paper. The research was carried out to test whether there is a significant relationship between the efficiency of the Recruitment and Selection Process , Job Satisfaction and Planned Period of Employee Stay.
Some Relations Between the European Union Budget and the Budgets of Member Countries in the Context of the Two Crisis (Financial Crisis of 2008, Pandemic Crisis – Covid -19) – Data Analysis
Authors: POPA Florina
Published: September 2023

The paper pursues the experience of the economies of some European Union countries, in the context of the two crises - the financial one of 2008 and respectively, the pandemic – COVID 19, from the perspective of the analysis of some macroeconomic indicators.
The Optimal Distribution of Production and Investments by Operating Units in Mining Enterprises
Authors: BULEARCA Marius , NEAGU Cornelia , FISTUNG Daniel , SIMA Cristian
Published: September 2023

This paper intends to present different models for determining the profitability of mining enterprises related to efficient mining investment process. After presenting a large literature review of the beginnings related to this issue, the article deals with models related to the optimal distribution of production and investments by operating units, in order to maximize the company's profits.
The Quality Management System – A New Approach to The Continuous Improvement of The Quality of Audit Missions
Authors: SOIMU Sergiu , BADICU Galina , GROSU Veronica
Published: September 2023

Regulatory norms are periodically renewed. In this regard, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), including quality standards, are no exception as they continue to generate increased interest in the current context. Therefore, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has published a set of new and revised standards on their website, to be implemented starting from December 15, 2022.
Prospects For BigTech Ecosystems as Issuers of Global Stablecoins
Authors: KOCHERGIN Dmitry , SHESHUKOVA Ekaterina
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to identifying promising areas for ecosystems in the payment sphere as providers of financial products (services) and issuers of global stablecoins.
БУЛЛИНГ И КИБЕРБУЛЛИНГ –КАК СОЦИАЛЬНО-ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА
Authors: Жуматова Г.М. , Чаусова Т.А. , Байжуманова Н.С.
Published: September 2023

Бүгінгі таңда буллинг өте кең таралған жəне жаппай белен алған күрделі мəселе. Мектептегі жасөспірімдер психологиялық зорлық-зомбылықтың бұл түрімен жиі кездеседі. Орта жəне жоғары сыныптарда жасөспірімдерайналасындағы адамдардың, атап айтқанда құрдастарының мақұлдауы мен қолдауын зəру. Бұл қажеттілік буллинг құрбандарын психологиялық қорлау жағдайында одан да осал ете түседі. Ақпараттық технологиялар мен басқа да байланыс құралдарының дамуымен қорлау шынайы өмірден интернетке өтті жəне «кибербуллинг» деп аталады. Буллингтің да, кибербуллингтің де қауіптілігі білім алушылар арасында ересектерден жасырын жүруі мүмкін. Буллингтің жасырын өту мүмкіндігі қарсы тұруды қиындатады, өйткені сырттан жағдай қолайлыболып көрінуі мүмкін. Сол себепті құбылыстың нақты ауқымы айқын емес жəне оны бағалау мен үнемі нақтылау қажет.

Today, bulling is a very common and complex problem that has gained mass Belen. Adolescents at school often face this type of psychological abuse. In middle and senior classes, adolescents need the approval and support of the people around them, in particular their peers. This need makes bulling victims even more vulnerable in the face of psychological abuse. With the development of Information Technology and other means of communication, bullying has passed from real life to the internet and is called "cyberbullying". The dangers of both bullying and cyberbullying can occur secretly among learners from adults. The possibility of a hidden bulling pass makes it difficult to resist, because from the outside the situation may seem favorable. For the same reason, the exact scale of the phenomenon is not clear and needs to be evaluated and constantly clarified.

Сегодня буллинг является очень распространенной и серьезной проблемой. Подростки в школе часто подвергаются этому виду психологического насилия. В средних и старших классах подростки нуждаются в одобрении и поддержке окружающих, особенно сверстников. Эта потребность делает жертв травли еще более уязвимыми для психологического насилия. С развитием информационных технологий и других средств коммуникации буллинг переместился из реальной жизни в Интернет и получил название «кибербуллинг». Опасности как буллинга, так и кибербуллинга могут быть скрыты от взрослых среди учащихся. Подлость травли затрудняет сопротивление, так как ситуация может казаться благоприятной со стороны. Поэтому точный масштаб явления не ясен и нуждается в оценке и постоянном уточнении.
IS/IT STRATEGIC PLANNING USING WARD & PEPPARD METHOD (CASE STUDY : STIKES BINA CIPTA HUSADA)
Authors: Siti Nur Amalia  , Prabowo Wahyu Adi
Published: September 2023

STIKes Bina Cipta Husada (STIKes BCH) in its business operations has used information systems and information technology. However, the existing information system is still not integrated between one unit and another, causing data redundancy and slow operational processes. Strategic planning of IS/IT is needed to support strategic activities in STIKes BCH, because the lack of planning in the use and development of IS/IT can also impede the organization in achieving its goals and objectives. Therefore, this research focuses on Strategic Planning of IS/IT, which aims to use the output of this research as a reference for the 5-year strategic plan of IS/IT and improve the competitiveness in the education institution competition. The Ward & Peppard method was chosen in the process of IS/IT strategic planning because it has the advantage of relatively complete analysis tools, not only focusing on IS/IT conditions, but also considering internal and external business conditions and IS/IT management. The tools used to formulate the IS/IT strategy include SWOT, Value Chain, PEST, Porter's Five Force, McFarlan's Strategic Grid, and CSF. The result of this research is the IS Business Strategy, IT Strategy, and IS/IT Management Strategy that can be implemented in STIKes BCH.
PENERAPAN METODE NAÏVE BAYES PADA KASUS GANGGUAN PSIKOLOGIS PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Annisa Alfu
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is a type of deadly virus that has become a new cause of stress. Physical and psychological health is the hope of every individual. But not all individuals can enjoy this health because of contracting a disease. Stress experienced by individuals can affect physiological functions, namely there are 4 diseases in psychological disorders including stress, depression, anxiety disorders and social phobia. Therefore we need a web-based system using the nave Bayes method by paying attention to the symptoms experienced which will help psychological disorders in recognizing mental health against Covid-19 transmission during the pandemic. In this study, the data in question is psychological data due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many modern algorithms created to diagnose symptoms due to this pandemic, but here the researcher wants to prove that Naïve Bayes can also perform the diagnosis quite well. Nave Bayes has a high accuracy value so that it can be used for various purposes, including for document classification, spam detection and other classification problems. The use of the Naïve Bayes method in this study can be rated as a material for research evaluation. With the Naive Bayes method in the rating, it can be seen from the disease. The results of this study are a desktop program for the diagnosis of stress, depression, anxiety disorders, and social phobias during the covid-19 pandemic.