bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uma comparação das visualizações e inscrições em canais brasileiros de divulgação científica e de pseudociência no YouTube
Authors: T. M. Fontes Daniel
Published: July 2023

Há uma escassez de dados quantitativos que caracterizem a divulgação científica nas redes sociais no Brasil. O mesmo pode ser dito em relação às pseudociências. Neste artigo apresentamos uma investigação a respeito da taxa de crescimento de alguns dos principais canais de divulgação científica e de pseudociência no YouTube nos últimos anos. Ao todo foram contabilizados 6.007 vídeos, distribuídos em 8 diferentes canais. Como resultado, temos que o número de visualizações e inscrições dos canais de divulgação científica em média triplicou no período, já nos canais de pseudociência o número de visualizações quintuplicou e o número de inscrições sextuplicou.
Migrations in Sociological Perspective
Authors: Palczewska Milena
Published: July 2023

The phenomenon of migration can be observed from the times of the formation of larger population centers associated with a given area. It can be said that migrations have accompanied the entire history of mankind inseparably. Migration is caused by economic crises (economic migrations), political crises (political migrations) or are triggered militarily as part of “demographic weapon”. Migration should be considered in many aspects - both in terms of security as well as socio-economic. It affects many sectors of the functioning of the state. High mobility of the population contributes to the reduction of social and economic disparities between regions. It is also very beneficial from the economic point of view and contributes to the reduction of unemployment with a distinct regional structure. There are also so-called chain migrations. It turns out that migrants from a given country, region or locality tend to concentrate in the same places in the countries of migration destination. This is due to the access to information among migrants and the need to ensure a sense of security by living in one community. Contemporary migration is carried out practically from all countries of the world. A significant improvement in the mobility of the world’s population contributes to the intensification of this phenomenon. The processes of migration is not connected only to changing the place of residence, but also include changing the affiliation and adaptation of the individual to the community.
A Gaussian process regression (GPR) quest to predict HOMO-LUMO energy
Authors: BHATIA MANJEET
Published: July 2023

Machine learning methods employ statistical algorithms and pattern recognition techniques to learn patterns and make predictions based on statistical patterns. Global reactivity descriptors, such as HOMO-LUMO energy, chemical potential (µ), chemical hardness (η), softness (σ) and electrophilic index (ω) are predicted using Gaussian process regression (GPR) machine learning method. GPR predicted values are in close agreement with the values obtained via ab initio methods. Over 85% prediction accuracy in HOMO energies and reactivity parameters is observed, while LUMO energies were in good range with the DFT evaluations. An appropriate kernel combination with proper tuning of parameters and the selection of quality correlated data can make the GPR model robust and powerful. Machine learning models like GPR could play a pivotal role in assisting and accelerating ab initio calculations and providing insights for highly complex molecular systems.
PENGEMBANGAN NILAI-NILAI KARAKTER DALAM PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA HERITAGE FOUNDATION (IHF)
Authors: Karimah Fijanatul , Sagala Anita Candra Dewi , Nugroho Aryo Andri
Published: July 2023

Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini yang disingkat menjadi PAUD, Merupakan suatu upaya pembinaan yang ditujukan kepada anak sejak lahir sampai dengan usia 6 (enam) tahun yang dilakukan melalui pemberian rangsangan pendidikan untuk membantu pertumbuhan dan perkembangan jasmani dan rohani. Perkembangan anak yang perlu diperhatikan adalah dalam menumbuhkan perilaku yang memiliki ciri-ciri nilai karakter yang baik yang menjadikan anak mampu menghadapi kehidupan saat dewasanya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan kemampuan nilai-nilai karakter anak diantaranya nilai kejujuran, kesopanan dan nilai kemandirian di TK Muslimat NU Masyithoh 19 “Annisa” Jenggot Kota Pekalongan. Dalam mengembangkan kemampuan nilai-nilai karakter juga diperlukan adanya kerjasama peran orang tua dalam melakukan pembiasaan yang sudah dilakukan disekolahan. Metode pendekatan dalam penelitian ini secara umum adalah menggunakan metode penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan tujuan untuk memunculkan suatu produk yang baru. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Kenaikan hasil kemampuan nilai-nilai karakter dalam program pendidikan Indonesia Heritage Foundation (IHF) yang dilakukan dengan terintegrasi dalam pembelajaran sekaligus pembiasaan dikehidupan sehari-hari yang mampu memaksimalkan perkembangan kemampuan nilai karakter anak itu sendiri.
A review on Cloud Computing in Education
Authors: Gupta Priyank , Gupta Krishna K.
Published: July 2023

Cloud computing is a currently developed computing paradigm that can be utilized to deliverall services to various platforms. Cloud computing is rapidly being implemented in educationalinstitutions and is quickly becoming an integral element of the learning process. For educationalinstitutes to find chances to apply cloud computing in its context, a systematic review of thesevarious contributions, which give a consistent taxonomy, may be deemed valuable. This reviewwill strengthen this information by offering a deep analysis of the existing data to bridge anygap and add to the current body of knowledge. The study identifies and analyses the benefitsand hazards that cloud computing may have for education's primary stakeholders, which mightbe beneficial in identifying instances where cloud computing may have numerous advantagesin an educational environment.
Acercamiento a la percepción del paisaje agavero:Tlalquiltenango, Morelos y Arandas, Jalisco
Authors: García Serrano Luz Arcelia , García de Alva-Magos Mayela Alhelí , García Carmona Juan Antonio , Arenas Ocampo Martha Lucía , Carmona González Maricela , Camacho Díaz Brenda Hildeliza
Published: July 2023

La comprensión del paisaje ha tomado fuerza entre comunidades que buscan alternativas de mejora a métodos de producción y gestión del patrimonio. El paisaje agavero da sentido e identidad a diversas regiones en México. Esta investigación discute las percepciones de integrantes de dos comunidades sobre el patrimonio natural y cultural en torno al agave. El estudio de caso de Tlalquiltenango, Morelos y Arandas Jalisco, ha sido seleccionado debido a que ambas comunidades realizan la producción de bebidas alcohólicas a partir de la explotación de la planta de agave, lo que no sólo significa el uso de bienes materiales, sino un producto de la cultura, historia e identidad. Para lograr un acercamiento a la percepción del paisaje agavero, se diseñó un instrumento que fue aplicado a trabajadores y tomadores de decisiones. Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de los participantes percibieron al paisaje agavero como parte de su patrimonio e identidad, lo que aporta elementos para vislumbrar y/o identificar alguna aplicación y aprovechamiento de los residuales, que conlleve a la conservación del paisaje en esas comunidades.
Knowledge gaps and opportunities for conservation with orchid collectors in Vietnam
Authors: Davis Elizabeth , Graves Adam , Block Heinfried , Powell Christy , Cao Trung
Published: July 2023

Unsustainable harvesting of orchid species is a critical, global threat to orchid diversity and abundance, fueled by domestic and global demand. However, drivers of demand continue to be under-explored, despite opportunities for proactive engagement and/or behavior change strategies with and/or directed at orchid collectors. In this study we surveyed self-identified Vietnamese orchid collectors, some of whom were also known to engage in wild harvesting of endangered species, as well as members of the general public to compare sociological dimensions including motivations, knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and conservation ethos between these broader groups. Within the group of orchid collectors, we further refined the sample to investigate the characteristics of individuals who admitted to harvesting from the wild. We found that knowledge about domestic and international regulations was lower among orchid collectors, compared to the general sample, and that orchid collectors were more likely than the general public to believe that Vietnam has plenty of orchids left in the wild. Orchid collectors were highly willing to share their expertise and collections with international NGOs, and receive advice on propagation of orchid species. Through Bayesian logistic regression, we found no statistically significant influence of demographic attributes on the behavior of harvesting from the wild; however, having access to propagation equipment and supplies increased the likelihood of wild harvest. Accurate knowledge (awareness) is a key first step in the behavior change process. Consequently, we suggest the implementation of awareness-raising campaigns targeted at Vietnamese orchid collectors, which communicate domestic and international restrictions about orchid harvest and trade, as well as the known status of orchid species in the wild. Additionally, we suggest that an opportunity exists to recruit Vietnamese orchid collectors into a formal network for knowledge-sharing and the co-creation of sustainable guidelines around keeping and propagating orchids.
La production sociale d’« objets forts » entre mesures de protection et complotisme : le cas du port obligatoire du masque Sanitaire pendant la pandémie de covid-19. Occident et Afrique face-à-face
Authors: Pelizzari Elisa
Published: July 2023

During the covid-19 pandemic, would surgical masks have transformed from med-ical aids to fetish objects ? Has the magical-therapeutic dimension, usually associ-ated with traditional societies (and African ones in particular), reappeared in the most advanced Western societies? Obviously, the surgical mask is devoid in principle of any magical-religious value, but its use and the social controversies that have emerged could constitute the ex-pression of a zero-level need for protective objects (amulets) against the disease (and evil), both from a health and a psychological-spiritual point of view.
Fast-Food Consumption Patterns among University Students: A Case Study of McDonald's in Malaysia
Authors: Tunde Odebunmi Abayomi , Kuek Thiam Yong , Mohan Nitin , Rastogi Gautam , Bhatt Gunjan , Singh Hershita , Sholikhah Mar'atus , Murugesan Vaisnave A/P , Ganeson Venishya A/P , Wong Yoke Jing , Yap Chiam Yeu , Wardina Aisyah , Hassan Binti Mohamed , Kee Daisy Mui Hung
Published: July 2023

In contemporary times, the accelerated pace of life has brought about a noticeable alteration in the lifestyle of human beings. One of the most discernible changes is the amplified reliance on fast food among individuals, with university students being particularly susceptible to this trend. The objective of this research paper is to address the matter of McDonald’s fast-food consumption patterns among university students in Malaysia. This study aims to establish the relationship between the independent variables of taste, prices, convenience, advertisement, and eating habits, and the dependent variable of McDonald’s fast-food consumption patterns among university students. A total of 150 university students in Malaysia participated in an online survey through a Google Form. The results indicate that taste, prices, convenience, advertisements, and eating habits significantly influence McDonald’s fast-food consumption patterns among university students in Malaysia. Recommendations and consequences were discussed.
Haul Sheikh Burhanuddin Ulakan in the Basapa Tradition of the Ulakan Community of Padang Pariaman
Authors: Amril Amril , Kapitri Neneng , Widdia Putri Endrika , Efendi Efendi
Published: July 2023

This article aims to explain the Basapa tradition presented in this type of qualitative research. The data collection methods used are observation, interviews and documentation. Then the data obtained was analyzed using descriptive, interpretive and analytical methods. The Basapa tradition is a tradition to commemorate the death of a figure who propagated Islam in Minangkabau as well as the carrier of the Syatariyyah order to Minangkabau, namely Sheikh Burhanuddin Ulakan which is held every Wednesday after the 10th day of the month of Syafar. The rituals and processes of the Basapa tradition that are carried out include; pilgrimage together; Buraha prayer; and dhikr or recite tahlil. The benefits of the Basapa tradition for local residents, namely; development of the local economy. Then, as a momentum for the introduction of art and culture as well as beach tourism around the Ulakan Padang Pariaman area. Finally, the establishment of ukhuwah Islamiyah between the general public who follow the Basapa tradition and followers of the Syatariyyah order throughout West Sumatra and its neighboring areas, such as Riau, Jambi and others.
THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PREGNANT WOMEN PRISONERS IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN: ISSUES AND CONCERNS. A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Khan Azra Yasmin , Iftikhar ud din  , Naeem Khattak  , Naeemullah  , Sherbaz Khan
Published: July 2023

Objectives: (1) To explore women’s experiences of pregnancy and childbirth in prison, (2) To document their concerns regarding the future and the health of their unborn child (3) To map the health, social, and emotional resources that they have access to.Materials and Methods: Qualitative research methods were used. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted using the phenomenological approach. Participants were recruited by Purposeful sampling technique. All currently pregnant women in prison and those who had been pregnant and delivered while incarcerated were included in the study sample.Results: All our respondents were stigmatized, discarded women who had been used as pawns in fights between men. Most women prisoners were either pregnant at the time of imprisonment or became pregnant during bail-out time. There are no facilities for childbirth inside the prisons.The women were isolated from their support networks, which resulted in sense of isolation and deprivation. Conclusion: Our study concluded that there is a lack of comprehensive reproductive health care system for female prisoners that is responsive to their unique needs in pregnancy and child birth.
Postural stability and plantar pressure parameters in healthy subjects: variability, correlation analysis and differences under open and closed eye conditions
Authors: De Blasiis P. , Caravaggi P. , Fullin A. , Leardini A. , Lucariello A. , Perna A. , Guerra G. , De Luca A.
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The “postural control system” acts through biomechanical strategies and functional neuromuscular adaptations to maintain body balance under static and dynamic conditions. Postural stability and body weight distribution can be affected by external sensory inputs, such as different visual stimuli. Little information is available about the influence of visual receptors on stabilometric and plantar pressure parameters. The aim of this study was to analyze variability, correlations, and changes in these parameters under open- (OE) and closed-eye (CE) conditions.

Methods: A total of 31 stabilometric and plantar pressure parameters were acquired in 20 young and healthy adults during baropodometric examination performed in bipedal standing under both visual conditions. Variability of parameters was evaluated via the coefficient of variation, correlation analysis via Pearson’s R2, and statistical differences via the Wilcoxon test.

Results: High intra-subject repeatability was found for all plantar pressure parameters and CoP-speed (CV < 40%) under OE and CE conditions, while CoP-sway area (CoPsa) and length surface function (LSF) showed larger variability (CV > 50%). Mean and peak pressures at midfoot and total foot loads showed the least number of significant correlations with other parameters under both visual conditions, whereas the arch-index and rearfoot loads showed the largest number of significant correlations. The limb side significantly affected most plantar pressure parameters. A trend of larger LSF and lower CoPsa and mean and peak pressures at the right forefoot was found under the CE condition.

Discussion: The present study provides a deeper insight into the associations between postural stability and foot load. Interesting postural adaptations, particularly with respect to different visual stimuli, the effect of the dominant side, and the specific role of the midfoot in balance control were highlighted.
Emerging trends in the recovery of ferrospheres and plerospheres from coal fly ash waste and their emerging applications in environmental cleanup
Authors: Yadav Virendra Kumar , Modi Timsi , Alyami Abeer Yousef , Gacem Amel , Choudhary Nisha , Yadav Krishna Kumar , Inwati Gajendra Kumar , Wanale Shivraj Gangadhar , Abbas Mohamed , Ji Min-Kyu , Jeon Byong-Hun
Published: July 2023

Coal fly ash (CFA) is a major global problem due to its production in huge volumes. Fly ash has numerous toxic heavy metals; thus, it is considered a hazardous material. However, it also has several value-added minerals like ferrous, alumina, and silica along with other minerals. Fly ash also has several natural micro- to nano-structured materials; for instance, spherical ferrous-rich particles, cenospheres, plerospheres, carbon nanomaterials, and unburned soot. These micron- to nano-sized particles are formed from the molten slag of coal, followed by condensation. Among these particles, plerospheres which are hollow spherical particles, and ferrospheres which are ferrous-rich particles, have potential applications in the environmental cleanup, research, catalytic industries, and glass and ceramics industries. Additionally, these particles could be further surface-functionalized or purified for other applications. Moreover, these particles are widely explored for their potential in the army and other defense systems like lightweight materials and sensing The recovery of such particles from waste fly ash will make the process and remediation technology economically and environmentally friendly. The current review focuses on the various structural and elemental properties of ferrospheres and plerospheres from fly ash. This review also focuses on the emerging applications of both naturally formed materials in CFA.
A mechanistic account of visual discomfort
Authors: Penacchio Olivier , Otazu Xavier , Wilkins Arnold J. , Haigh Sarah M.
Published: July 2023

Much of the neural machinery of the early visual cortex, from the extraction of local orientations to contextual modulations through lateral interactions, is thought to have developed to provide a sparse encoding of contour in natural scenes, allowing the brain to process efficiently most of the visual scenes we are exposed to. Certain visual stimuli, however, cause visual stress, a set of adverse effects ranging from simple discomfort to migraine attacks, and epileptic seizures in the extreme, all phenomena linked with an excessive metabolic demand. The theory of efficient coding suggests a link between excessive metabolic demand and images that deviate from natural statistics. Yet, the mechanisms linking energy demand and image spatial content in discomfort remain elusive. Here, we used theories of visual coding that link image spatial structure and brain activation to characterize the response to images observers reported as uncomfortable in a biologically based neurodynamic model of the early visual cortex that included excitatory and inhibitory layers to implement contextual influences. We found three clear markers of aversive images: a larger overall activation in the model, a less sparse response, and a more unbalanced distribution of activity across spatial orientations. When the ratio of excitation over inhibition was increased in the model, a phenomenon hypothesised to underlie interindividual differences in susceptibility to visual discomfort, the three markers of discomfort progressively shifted toward values typical of the response to uncomfortable stimuli. Overall, these findings propose a unifying mechanistic explanation for why there are differences between images and between observers, suggesting how visual input and idiosyncratic hyperexcitability give rise to abnormal brain responses that result in visual stress.
Information and communication technologies-based interventions for children with autism spectrum conditions: a systematic review of randomized control trials from a positive technology perspective
Authors: Scarcella Ileana , Marino Flavia , Failla Chiara , Doria Germana , Chilà Paola , Minutoli Roberta , Vetrano Noemi , Vagni David , Pignolo Loris , Di Cara Marcella , Settimo Carmela , Quartarone Angelo , Cerasa Antonio , Pioggia Giovanni
Published: July 2023

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become more widely used in the past years to help people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Serious games embedded into computers or tablets, as well as social robots, are the most employed ICT-related tools that are appealing to and appropriate for autistic children. The goal of ICT applications is to enhance behavioral abnormalities associated with ASC while also creating an interactive link between one person and one computer. Comparatively, to human-based therapy, ICT tools aid to inspire autistic children by providing predictability and regularity of tasks. Regaining social skills is the primary behavioral goal for which ICT tools have been designed and implemented. In the past several years, many studies have been created to show how effective it is at improving targeted behaviors. However, only a small number of researchers have used an RCT approach to evaluate its effectiveness. In this systematic review, we only included RCT studies where ICT technologies were used to help children with ASC in improving their social skills. Only 14 RCT studies satisfied the criteria and 12 described significant improvements, showing how the use of technology in educational contexts produced better improvement in developing several social skill facets with respect to the traditional face-to-face approach. Some studies used interventions and outcome measures focused on the core ASC symptoms, but many others addressed neurocognitive functions directly, like social cognition or emotional regulation, while other more general functions such as language or adaptive behaviors. We propose a classification based on processes and outcome measures to foster future research in this specific area of research. The behavioral intervention mediated by technological tools such as computer-based, tablet, and social robotics, undoubtedly provides a comfortable environment that promotes constant learning for people with ASC. Evidence provided in this review highlights the translational potential of this field of study in primary care practice and educational settings.
Foresight for ethical AI
Authors: Dorton Stephen L. , Ministero Lauren M. , Alaybek Balca , Bryant Douglas J.
Published: July 2023

There is growing expectation that artificial intelligence (AI) developers foresee and mitigate harms that might result from their creations; however, this is exceptionally difficult given the prevalence of emergent behaviors that occur when integrating AI into complex sociotechnical systems. We argue that Naturalistic Decision Making (NDM) principles, models, and tools are well-suited to tackling this challenge. Already applied in high-consequence domains, NDM tools such as the premortem, and others, have been shown to uncover a reasonable set of risks of underlying factors that would lead to ethical harms. Such NDM tools have already been used to develop AI that is more trustworthy and resilient, and can help avoid unintended consequences of AI built with noble intentions. We present predictive policing algorithms as a use case, highlighting various factors that led to ethical harms and how NDM tools could help foresee and mitigate such harms.
Looking at the Impact of COVID-19 on Religious Practice and the Impact of Religious Practice on COVID-19
Authors: Zimbelman Joel , Flescher Andrew
Published: July 2023

As this collection of essays on the manner in which religion and public health policy have impacted one another in the COVID-19 era goes to press, both the United States’ Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) have recently declared the end to the pandemic (CDC 2023b; UN 2023b; Williams 2023; Siddiqui et al [...]
A Taxonomy for Autonomous Vehicles Considering Ambient Road Infrastructure
Authors: Chen Sikai , Zong Shuya , Chen Tiantian , Huang Zilin , Chen Yanshen , Labi Samuel
Published: July 2023

To standardize definitions and guide the design, regulation, and policy related to automated transportation, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has established a taxonomy consisting of six levels of vehicle automation. The SAE taxonomy defines each level based on the capabilities of the automated system. It does not fully consider the infrastructure support required for each level. This can be considered a critical gap in the practice because the existing taxonomy does not account for the fact that the operational design domain (ODD) of any system must describe the specific conditions, including infrastructure, under which the system can function. In this paper, we argue that the ambient road infrastructure plays a critical role in characterizing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles (AVs) including mapping, perception, and motion planning, and therefore, the current taxonomy needs enhancement. To throw more light and stimulate discussion on this issue, this paper reviews, analyzes, and proposes a supplement to the existing SAE levels of automation from a road infrastructure perspective, considering the infrastructure support required for automated driving at each level of automation. Specifically, we focus on Level 4 because it is expected to be the most likely level of automation that will be deployed soon. Through an analysis of driving scenarios and state-of-the-art infrastructure technologies, we propose five sub-levels for Level 4 automated driving systems: Level 4-A (Dedicated Guideway Level), Level 4-B (Expressway Level), Level 4-C (Well-Structured Road Level), Level 4-D (Limited-Structured road Level), and Level 4-E (Disorganized Area Level). These sublevels reflect a progression from highly structured environments with robust infrastructure support to less structured environments with limited or no infrastructure support. The proposed supplement to the SAE taxonomy is expected to benefit both potential AV consumers and manufacturers through defining clear expectations of AV performance in different environments and infrastructure settings. In addition, transportation agencies may gain insights from this research towards their planning regarding future infrastructure improvements needed to support the emerging era of driving automation.
Desenvolvimento associado aos desastres: alguns exemplos de casos
Authors: da Luz Maiane Barbalho , Queiroga Amanda Alves , Filgueira Hamilcar José de Almeida
Published: July 2023

Diversas áreas do conhecimento têm discutido a relação dos desastres com o desenvolvimento, sendo isso importante para fomentar ferramentas de planejamento e gestão territoriais. Assim sendo, este trabalho teve por objetivo apresentar a relação existente entre os desastres relacionados com fenômenos naturais e o desenvolvimento para a redução do risco de desastres (RRD). O processo metodológico empregado foi fundamentado em revisão de literatura, sobre como os desastres podem estar associados a possíveis formas de desenvolvimento das cidades. Alguns artigos e depoimentos demonstraram que existe a possibilidade de se extrair algo positivo dos desastres, ou seja, algum tipo de desenvolvimento. Com isso, quatro casos foram apresentados onde a gestão do risco de desastre e sua ação “pós desastre” fez toda a diferença no Chile, no Japão, no Sri Lanka e no Brasil. Embora os desastres sejam recorrentes em diversas partes do mundo as nações devem aproveitar da melhor forma possível, o aporte de recursos para as fases pré, durante e pós desastre, tomando como exemplo alguns casos que obtiveram sucesso.
Considerações sobre a produção de uma base de dados de precipitação mensal na Amadora, Portugal, 1915 a 2021
Authors: Leitão Nuno , Luís Carvalho , Freitas Ana Laura
Published: July 2023

Este texto apresenta os procedimentos adotados no âmbito do projeto Campanha Local UNISDR 2010-2020 “Sempre em Movimento, Amadora é Resiliente!”, relativamente à construção de uma base de dados de precipitação mensal, entre outubro de 1915 e setembro de 2021, para a Amadora. Estes dados teriam vários fins, nomeadamente suportar uma análise à evolução da precipitação mensal na Amadora desde 1915 até 2021, mas também apoiar outros estudos relacionados com inundações urbanas, acidentes rodoviários, incêndios florestais ou movimentos de terrenos. Este texto aborda, por um lado, a metodologia adotada para a construção dessa base de dados, e por outro lado, faz uma exploração e análise dos respetivos dados.
Dollars Works 2: The Evolution of a Financial Literacy Program
Authors: Peterson Cindy , Heins Rosemary , Katras Mary
Published: July 2023

Dollar Works 2 is a comprehensive personal financial education program to help individuals and families strengthen their skills, better manage their personal finances, and make sound decisions about money. This article chronicles the evolution of a curriculum to enhance and modify materials to improve learning and meet the needs of multiple audiences resulting in effective programming.
A Survey of the Korean Nurses’ Opinions toward the Ethical Problems
Authors: KIM Mi-Ju
Published: July 2023

This on-line survey was conducted to find out the Korean nurses' perceptions and attitudes toward the ethical problems. Structured questions were posted on Korean Nurses Association home page (http://www.koreanurse.or.kr). The self-administered questionnaire including 28 questions was developed from review of the literature and certification of 3 nurses and 1 health expert. The data were obtained from Oct. 2000 to May 2001 from 134 respondents and analysed by descriptive statistics and χ2-test that using other survey data in the literature.
The results of this study were as follows:
1. This collected data shows that nurses regard bribery as the most common ethical problem in health care practice. Other frequently mentioned problems are over-treatment/over-reimbursement and treatment refusal. It means that professional ethics are as serious among Korean nurses as biomedical issues themselves.
2. There are disagreements between Korean nurses and doctors on some ethical problem(bribery, over-treatment/over-reimbursement, doctors' strike, organ sale, euthanasia). Much of the respondents answered that selling a person's living organs for transplantation and active euthanasia should be allowed. It means that nurses tend to take a progressive position than doctors.
Waterbath Temperature Control System with Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Afifah Annastadia , Wakidi Levana Forra , Ariswati Her Gumiwang , Titisari Dyah , Misra Shubhrojit
Published: July 2023

Unstable temperature or being outside the control temperature of a sample will cause a change in the quality of the sample itself. The purpose of this study was to create a temperature control system on waterbath with fuzzy logic using 7 labels. Used the DS18B20 sensor as a temperature sensor, a processor in the form of an UNO arduino, a thermostat as part of safety control, and displayed on a 16x4 LCD. Temperature selection between 30°C-60C. Design research using pre-experimental methods with one type group of post-testing design research, by comparing modules with comparison tools in the form of digital thermometers. The results of the research in the manufacture of waterbath tools were conducted compared to the results of measurements in the room with a digital thermometer. Obtained the highest Error value of 0.91% at 35 °C and the lowest error of 0.049% at 60 °C. While the error value based on the setting temperature obtained the highest error value at the temperature setting of 30°C of 1.38% and the lowest error at the temperature setting of 60 °C of 0.05%. The average time required to reach the shortest setting temperature in the temperature range is 27°C-30°C for 193 seconds, and the longest time in the temperature range is 27°C-60°C for 2257 seconds. the results showed that the fuzzy method is better compared to conventional methods. The results of this study can be implemented for waterbath temperature control system to get more stable results in maintaining setting temperature.
A Generalized Scalar Pwm Approach for Three-phase Voltage-source Inverter Fed Ac Drive
Authors: Thamizharasan V. , Karthikkumar M.
Published: July 2023

The generalized scalar pulse width modulation (PWM) approach, which unites the conventional PWM methods and most recently developed reduced common mode voltage PWM methods under one umbrella, is established. Through a detailed example, the procedure to generate the pulse patterns of these PWM methods via the generalized scalar PWM approach is illustrated. With this approach, it becomes an easy task to program the pulse patterns of various high performance PWM methods and benefit from their performance in modern three-phase, three wire voltage-source inverters for applications such as motor drives, PWM rectifiers, and active filters. The theory is verified by laboratory experiments. Easy and successful implementation of various high-performance PWM methods is illustrated for a motor drive.
INSTRUMENTAL DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTED FORMS OF PANCREATIC NECROSIS
Authors: Merkulov A. O. , Shevchenko O. M. , Kulyk I. A. , Bilodid E. O.
Published: July 2023

Summary. Through the skin fine-needle aspiration biopsy of parapancreatic fiber under ultrasound control with microbiological study of the biomaterial to verify purulent-septic complications of pancreatonecrosis, 46 patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis were performed. Using the developed method for diagnosing infected pancreatic necrosis, it was possible to achieve timely detection of infectious complications of pancreatonecrosis, which would lead to a reduction in untimely (early) operations, the number of cases of systemic complications.
ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ПОСЛЕУБОРОЧНОГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПРЕПАРАТА НА ОСНОВЕ ДРОЖЖЕЙ METSCHNIKOWIA PULCHERRIMA ДЛЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ДЛИТЕЛЬНОГО ХРАНЕНИЯ И ВЫСОКОГО КАЧЕСТВА ПЛОДОВ
Authors: Аскарова Молдир , Уразова Майра , Корабаева Сауле , Скак Сабина , Туруспекова Сабина
Published: July 2023

Эффективная защита плодов от поражения при хранении достигается путем проведения защитных мероприятий в течении вегетации, особенное значение имеют обработки в послеуборочный период.
В статье представлены результаты оценки эффективности биологического препарата «Биоконсерванта МР-3» на основе дрожжей (Metschnikowia pulcherrima) для контроля комплекса гнилей плодов яблони, развивающихся при хранении. Объектами исследований являются болезни инфекционного и не инфекционного происхождения, влияющие на длительность сроков хранения плодов. Были взяты три сорта: «Апорт», «Восход», «Талгарское» для проведения наблюдения за лежкостью плодов и степенью их поражения различными болезнями при хранении. Хранение осуществлялось при температуре +1-2°С и относительной влажности 90-95%. Проводились работы по уточнению видового состава болезней, определению естественной убыли массы плодов, изменения твердости мякоти, были проведены биохимические анализы.  Твердость мякоти плода измеряли измерителем (penetrometer). Перед закладкой на хранение плоды были обработаны биологическим препаратом Биоконсервант МР-3 в двух формах жидкой и сухой, обработка проводилась путем замачивания плодов в биологическом препарате на 30 секунд, норма расхода препарата Биоконсервант МР-3 (сухой формы -100 г/10 л/воды) и (жидкой формы 100 мл/10 л/воды) кроме контрольного варианта, плоды были заложены в холодильник для проведения дальнейшего наблюдения.
Assessing the risk of invasion by a vineyard moth pest guild
Authors: Zumbado-Ulate Hector , Schartel Tyler E. , Simmons Gregory S. , Daugherty Matthew P.
Published: July 2023

Biological invasions are most effectively managed when identified in their early stages, which often hinges on robust surveillance programs. The recent invasion of the European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana) in California suggests that viticultural areas in the western United States may face severe economic consequences from this and other Tortricid and Pyralid moth species if they were to establish. To gain insights into the risk these grapevine pests pose, we used occurrence records for L. botrana and four other moths native to Europe or the eastern United States and selected environmental variables to predict the extent of climatically suitable areas and potential pest co-occurrence along the West Coast of the United States. A suite of models was generated using MaxEnt with species-specific tuning of model settings. Overall, the results confirmed high suitability for L. botrana to establish across much of the study region, driven largely by high monthly variability in precipitation and low elevation. Two species were predicted to have intermediate suitability to establish over the study region (i.e., grape tortrix moth, Argyrotaenia ljungiana; grape berry moth, Paralobesia viteana), while two others had low suitability (i.e., European grape berry moth, Eupoecilia ambiguella; Christmas berry webworm, Cryptoblabes gnidiella). The highest predicted potential for co-occurrence was between L. botrana and P. viteana, accounting for 19% of the total viticulture area, followed by L. botrana and A. ljungiana for 11% of the study area. These results may help with the optimization of surveillance efforts by indicating which species or areas should be prioritized for the deployment of invasive pest detection programs with pheromone traps. Indeed, given the apparent potential for co-occurrence of multiple moth pests in certain areas, our results may inform where single or multi-lure traps should be deployed as a more cost-efficient monitoring tool.
Diderot et Pirandello : les paradoxes du théâtre
Authors: Piccione Caterina
Published: July 2023

Nombreuses sont les correspondances entre les écrits de Denis Diderot et le théâtre de Luigi Pirandello. Notre intention n’est pas ici de soutenir l’idée d’une anticipation ou d’une influence directe de l’un sur l’autre ; néanmoins, il nous apparaît qu’une étude des similitudes peut mettre en lumière l’intérêt de la théorie diderotienne du comédien et des expérimentations méta-théâtrales.
Rigidity of projective symmetric manifolds of Picard number 1 associated to composition algebras
Authors: Chen Yifei , Fu Baohua , Li Qifeng
Published: July 2023

To each complex composition algebra $\mathbb{A}$, there associates a projective symmetric manifold $X(\mathbb{A})$ of Picard number one, which is just a smooth hyperplane section of the following varieties ${\rm Lag}(3,6), {\rm Gr}(3,6), \mathbb{S}_6, E_7/P_7.$ In this paper, it is proven that these varieties are rigid, namely for any smooth family of projective manifolds over a connected base, if one fiber is isomorphic to $X(\mathbb{A})$, then every fiber is isomorphic to $X(\mathbb{A})$.
Accessibility of Online Nollywood Films: The Place of You-Tube
Authors: Okeke Adaobi Olivia , Nwosu Chibuike Julius , Ajagu Chinazom Lilian
Published: July 2023

In the world of today, technology has become an ordinary component of everyday living as it has influenced almost all facets of life and is no longer seen as a luxury. Its influence has been evident in most sectors of the Nigerian economy particularly in the entertainment sector. The Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood has experienced its own share of technological upheaval. Having a past dating back to over 45 years, Nollywood films were watched on television and then video cassettes, Pay TV,CD and DVD plates respectively. As time went on, technology became more sophisticated and digital movie and online series streaming platforms for viewing movies were introduced. This study therefore sought to establish the place of you-tube in accessing nollywood films online amongst the likes of Netflix, Ibaka TV, Netnaija, Iroko TV, Nollyland and others which are equally used to access online nollywood movies. What is the relevance of you-tube in the midst of these other platforms? This study was designed as a qualitative study and adopted Focus group discussion as a method of data collection. Anchored on the Technological Acceptance Model, eighteen participants who were purposively chosen were involved in the study. Findings from the study indicate that the place of You-tube platform for accessing movies is threatened mostly by the Netflix platform. Data also showed that though the you-tube platform has not lost its popularity completely for accessing nollywood films online, the audience seems to be more tilted towards Netflix for accessing current and standard nollywood films. The study therefore recommends amongst others that nollywood film producers should equally upload standard and current films to you-tube since the app is generally perceived to be more utilized by the audience for not just accessing movies online but also seeking for other relevant information on issues than other online streaming platforms which are basically for streaming and downloading movies.
Co-administration with Tinospora cordifolia attenuates drug induced nephrotoxicity – A histological and biochemical assessment
Authors: Maheshwari V. Vyas Janani , Kumar S. Senthil , Dennis Joseph Leena , P. Kalaivani , R. Siva
Published: July 2023

Introduction and Aim: Various herbs have been prescribed as a cure for renal disorders by early literature. Nephroprotective herbs are protective against nephrotoxicity. Tinospora cordifolia is known for its role in treating diabetes and disorders of the kidney and metabolism. However, studying its protective effect on drug induced nephrotoxicity at different time periods is wanting. The aim is to study the nephroprotective effect of Tinospora cordifolia on drug induced nephrotoxic changes upon co-administration of the herb with nephrotoxicity induction by the drug.
 
Materials and Methods: Ethanolic extract of the stem of Tinospora cordifolia was prepared and evaluated for phytochemical constituents. Gentamicin induced nephrotoxicity model in adult, male, Wistar rats was utilised for the study. Gentamicin and the extract of Tinospora cordifolia were co-administered for 8 days. In the kidney, levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, reduced glutathione and lipid peroxidation were measured. Assessment of the renal tissue was carried out using histopathological severity grading.
 
Results: Phytochemicals like glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, quinone and coumarin were present in the stem of Tinospora cordifolia. Analysing the levels of oxidative stress and antioxidants in the kidney revealed the rise in the level of reduced glutathione (GSH). This correlated with the regenerative changes brought about by the herbal extract on the acute tubular necrosis in the renal tissue induced due to gentamicin nephrotoxicity, at the histological levels in terms of the reduction of enlargement and regeneration of the tubular epithelium.
 
Conclusion: Tinospora cordifolia extract constituted flavonoids which are known antioxidants. Co-administration of Tinospora cordifolia stem extract is protective in the nephrotoxic condition induced by drugs, hence, shall benefit the kidney when taken along while consuming potentially nephrotoxic drugs.
Evaluation of the diagnostic value and differentiation efficacy of high sensitivity cardiac troponin T2 (hscTnT2) for STEMI and NSTEMI Iraqi patients with acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Abdul Rasool Hussein Ali , Abdulateef Hasan Al-bayati Ali , H. Issa Abdulkareem
Published: July 2023

Introduction and Aim: Two major clinical forms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) were categorized; acute myocardial infarction (MI) showing ST-segment elevation (STEMI) with ECG, the other non-ST-segment elevation (NSTEMI). This study was designed using a new generation of high sensitivity cardiac troponin T2 (hscTnT2) in patients with acute coronary syndrome to evaluate the diagnostic value and its efficacy in differentiation of STEMI from NSTEMI.
 
Materials and Methods: one hundred twenty (120) patients diagnosed to have ACS were included in the study. Apparently, sixty-four (64) healthy subjects were considered as control.  ECG and body mass index (BMI) were performed. Blood analysis of levels of glucose, lipid profile and glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) were measured as well as estimated the human hscTnT2 concentrations by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
 
Results:  ACS patients (STEMI & NSTEMI) showed significant high levels (hscTnT2), Cholesterol, TG, HDL, GOT, FBS and VLDL compared to control. Furthermore, (hscTnT2) serum level in STEMI 225.95 ±120.66 ng/L is significantly higher (P value <0.001) than NSEMI 102.32 ± 58.542 ng/L. the discrimination efficacy of hscTnT2 to differentiating STEMI from NSTEMI is high with cut off value 90.3 ng/L with high sensitivity.
 
Conclusion: The use of new generations of high sensitivity troponin T aided to reduce the time for accurate diagnosis of acute MI to less than 2 hours. The hscTnT serum value was higher in STEMI than NSTEMI patients and shown to be positively correlated with the degree of cardiac damage in ACS patients. The level of hscTnT can be considered as good discriminating diagnostic biomarkers to differentiate STEMI from NSTEMI patients.
Assessment of the role of zinc finger protein-804a (znf804a) (rs1344706) gene polymorphism in schizophrenia and methamphetamine addiction patients
Authors: Mahir Mohammed Saja , Hassan Hashim Zainab , Sh. Al-Mayah Qasim , Mohammed Hussein Mahir
Published: July 2023

Introduction and Aim: The zinc finger protein 804A (ZNF804A) gene has garnered significant interest as a gene associated with an increased risk of psychosis. This interest stems from the strong association observed between a specific single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), namely rs1344706, within the ZNF804A gene, and various psychosis phenotypes, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In this study, we aimed to assess the functional impact of ZNF804A gene polymorphism in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and methamphetamine addiction.
 
Materials and Methods: This nested case control research included 50 individuals with schizophrenia and 50 methamphetamine (crystal) users recruited from Ibn-Rushed Psychiatric Teaching Hospital in Baghdad. 50 healthy subjects were also recruited as a control group. All participants were subjected to thorough physical examination. The serum concentration of Zinc Finger Protein-804A (ZNF804A) was determined using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood samples, and the Taqman allelic discrimination method was used to genotype the ZNF804A gene rs1344706 polymorphism.
 
Results: Patients with schizophrenia had a significantly higher median level of ZNF804A (48.67 ng/L) than controls (25.56 ng/L) or methamphetamine users (35.62 ng/L). The SNP rs1344706 homozygous (AA) genotype was more common in schizophrenia patients (36% vs. 16%) and methamphetamine addiction patients (4%), with significant differences (OR= 1.32, 95%CI= 1.32-11.75, p=0.014 and OR= 11.7, 95%CI=02.43-56.4, p=0.002, respectively).
 
Conclusion:  The AA genotype of rs1344706 polymorphism could be considered a risk factor for schizophrenia but has a protective role against methamphetamine addiction. Serum level of ZNF804A could be used to confirm the diagnosis of schizophrenia in young individuals with subtle clinical features.