bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Omicron: A SARS-CoV-2 Variant
Authors: Gandhi Khushi
Published: November 2023

COVID-19 is a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Various variants of SARS-CoV-2 were responsible for causing havoc worldwide resulting in approximately 6.9 million deaths across the globe to date. Since the end of 2021, Omicron (B.1.1.529) has been the recent most variant to be studied and understood to a greater extent. Omicron was found to be the most mutated variant, which enhanced its pathogenic characteristics. Its highly contagious nature and the ability to evade immunity have made it a cause of global concern. The variant also poses a serious risk of reinfection. Furthermore, vaccines developed in response to COVID-19 were found to be less successful with Omicron infections. For the development of targeted vaccines and efficient therapeutic methods, it is necessary to understand the pathogenesis of Omicron. Numerous studies have been conducted to analyze the molecular properties of this variant. This chapter summarizes the biological and molecular properties of this variant and its successive mutations. Further, the clinical traits of the variant, including its pathogenicity, transmissibility and response to body’s immune actions and vaccines are discussed. Precisely examining the mechanisms through which the variant infects and propagates inside the host can aid in preventing the illness and lead to successful management of its global spread.
Computer simulation of mechanisms to reduce the metabolic costs of running while taking into account the individual characteristics of the athlete
Authors: Shestakov Mikhail , Korchagin Alexander
Published: November 2023

Previous research demonstrates the relationship between the biomechanical characteristics of running and running economics (RE). An increase in results in cycle-based sports is connected with the improvement of motion biomechanics tailored for individual athletes. The purpose of the chapter is to conduct a computer simulation of the use of biomechanical mechanisms of the lower limb muscles during running, leading to a decrease in metabolic costs. Eight biathletes took part in the experiments: all from the top 30 world ratings at the time of the study. For experiments, we used a Qualisys motion capture system, a power plate (Tredmetrix) mounted on a treadmill, a Biodex-3 complex, and a Metamax-3 gas analyzer (Cortex). OpenSim software allows modeling based on collected experimental data. This study describes the methodology of an individual approach to the process of training elite-level athletes based on computer modeling. In particular, we studied the possibility of reducing metabolic costs when working above the anaerobic limit, that is, similar to the actual competitive speed for biathlon and cross-country skiing. The results of the model experiment clearly demonstrated that one of the potential ways to reduce metabolic costs during running is the individualization of the use of biomechanical mechanisms for performing repulsion in a running step.
Sexually Abusive Females: Exploring Psychopathology behind Perpetration
Authors: Bhattacharyya Atreyee
Published: November 2023

Conventionally, women are conceived as practicing high-standard domestic and child-care planning where the possibility of being sexually abusive seems to be a far-fetched reality. Therefore, very little information is available about the pathological predisposition behind female perpetration, as literature also portrays a less cohesive picture. Recent offender typologies recognized that females often perpetrate alone or peripherally in a pair with another male. Whether perpetration is coerced by the male or not, females are certainly physically and sexually abusive, even often facilitating abuse. Abundant evidence of self-reported sexual aggression against males, childhood sexual abuse history, greater exposure to sexual abuse during childhood, physical and emotional abandonment, mental illness, parental divorce, or having unmarried parents often contributes to future sexual offenses upon children. The chapter aims to explain all the nuances regarding contributing psychopathological factors, gender role stereotypes, and factors behind female sexual offenses.
Fight to Survive: An Analysis of the Factors Related to the Control and Elimination of Outbreaks of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Authors: Garzón Santiago , Aguinaga Fernando
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader with applicable guidance on the management of outbreaks and infections of multi-resistant bacteria in the neonatal intensive care unit. The main focus will be on the different strategies for the prevention and control of outbreaks of multi-resistant bacteria, these being applied to the personnel and infrastructure of the unit. A brief comparative analysis of different neonatal intensive care units around the world and the similarities and differences in the management of outbreaks and infections will be carried out. The importance of sanitary and epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of outbreaks that can potentially occur in the pediatric intensive care unit, will be addressed in a practical way.
Usability of Open Data
Authors: Salian Dharmender
Published: November 2023

Open data (OD) is the term used to describe the concept that data is available freely for people, entrepreneurs, and researchers for analysis and research. Globally, Governments have taken initiatives to publish public data. Researchers and entrepreneurs wanting to do data analysis need to be trained in data management as the quality and accessibility of open data datasets make the activity a bit challenging. OD initiatives require considerable resources that include financial, technical, and human resources. Using concepts of structuredness of data, a dataset usability measurement is created. Utilizing a randomly chosen set of datasets from a well-known open data portal, an instrument is developed, validated, and applied. The chapter ends with explaining future research directions and giving recommendations for distributors of open data datasets.
Yeast activation methods used in fermentation industries
Authors: Karpenko Dmitry , Grishin Artem
Published: November 2023

The reasons why it is practically impossible to maintain optimal conditions for the development of cultural yeast populations under production conditions are briefly substantiated. A simplified classification of yeast activation methods is given: chemical, physical, and combined. In each of the mentioned groups, the varieties of the proposed technological methods and the modes of their implementation are considered. Experimental data obtained in recent years on the influence of the sound in the audible range (20–20,000 Hz) and light in the visible range on the development of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast used in brewing are presented. An attempt made to compare the effectiveness of various ways to improve technological indicators: the increase in the total titer of cells, the percentage of nonviable cells, the accumulation of ethyl alcohol.
People of recent contact in the ecuadorian amazon
Authors: Trujillo-Montalvo Patricio
Published: November 2023

The Waorani are an ethnic group of recent contact who preserve traditional cultural practices of people who inhabit the tropical jungles and are characterized by being clanic families of hunters and gatherers, highly mobile and nomadic warrior groups that inhabit a wide expanse of Ecuadorian Amazon forests (about one million hectares) located in the Yasuní National Park (YNP), a unique humid forest ecosystem in the world, which they consider their territory. Their language is Wao Tiriro, the word wao meaning “human” and Waorani “human beings.” It is their form of self-identification with their ethnic neighbors, whom they call cuwuri or strangers.
Use of other species in winemaking, and their interaction with Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Hamm Duncan , Muñoz González Bernardo
Published: November 2023

While Saccharomyces cerevisiae is recognized as the yeast species that completes the process of alcoholic fermentation during winemaking, the use of starter cultures from other species has become popular in recent years. Non-saccharomyces yeast cultures are now widely used for their bio-protective effects and/or the contribution they make to a wine’s sensory profile. Conversely, starters of wine lactic acid bacteria are also commonly utilized around the same time as commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as an alternative to encouraging adventitious strains to proliferate. This could be either for initiating malolactic fermentation during alcoholic fermentation, or more recently for biological protection of musts prior to the fermentation process. The interactions between S. cerevisiae and other species are documented in the following chapter. The areas examined in more details include requirements of nutrients compared to S. cerevisiae, whether complimentary of symbiotic. Active bioprotective agents such as killer factors, the role of cell-to-cell contact, and the resultant effects on final wine composition when co-fermenting with S. cerevisiae is also discussed.
End-to-End Benchmarking of Chiplet-Based In-Memory Computing
Authors: Krishnan Gokul , K. Mandal Sumit , A. Goksoy Alper , Wang Zhenyu , Chakrabarti Chaitali , Seo Jae-sun , Y. Ogras Umit , Cao Yu
Published: November 2023

In-memory computing (IMC)-based hardware reduces latency and energy consumption for compute-intensive machine learning (ML) applications. Several SRAM/RRAM-based IMC hardware architectures to accelerate ML applications have been proposed in the literature. However, crossbar-based IMC hardware poses several design challenges. We first discuss the different ML algorithms recently adopted in the literature. We then discuss the hardware implications of ML algorithms. Next, we elucidate the need for IMC architecture and the different components within a conventional IMC architecture. After that, we introduce the need for 2.5D or chiplet-based architectures. We then discuss the different benchmarking simulators proposed for monolithic IMC architectures. Finally, we describe an end-to-end chiplet-based IMC benchmarking simulator, SIAM.
Diagnostic Value of Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Statistics in Differentiating the Glioblastoma Tumors with an Oligodendroglioma and Glioblastomas Without Such Moiety
Authors: Mehrnahad Mersad , Sanei Taheri Morteza , Kimia Farnaz , Saligheh Rad Hamidreza , Ghodssi GhassemAbadi Robabeh
Published: November 2023

Background: Differentiating types of brain tumors using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a non-invasive element is essential. Objectives: The study aimed at evaluating the difference in the first-order histogram (FOH) features obtained from apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) between glioblastoma (GBM) tumors with or without oligodendroglial (ODG) components. Methods: MRIs were taken before surgical resection of the brain tumors. The brain lesions were analyzed and ADC maps were plotted to calculate FOH. Brain lesions were surgically removed, diagnosed using pathological methods, and categorized as GBM with an ODG (GBM-ODG) or without ODG. A comparison of ADC values was performed between GBM-ODG and GBM. Receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine the cut-off sensitivity and specificity values. Results: In the GBM group, 26 patients were included; 20 cases were male and 6 were female; the mean ± SD of age was 54.1 ± 1.2 and 55.2 ± 1.6 years, respectively. In the GBM-ODG group, 31 patients were included; 22 cases were male and 9 cases were female; the mean ± SD of 52.1 ± 0.8 and 55.3 ± 1.5 years, respectively. The results of peritumoral edema had several significant FOHs. In the MRIs of tumor and T1W groups, the third moment and minimum-ADC had significant results, respectively. Cut-off values of the FOHs were statistically significant outcomes in the peritumoral edema region when compared between GBM-ODG and GBM categories: Median > 1.3516, normal mean > 0.6671, third moment ≤ -0.0001, 25 percentile > 0.5929, 75 percentile > 0.7336, and 95 percentile > 0.8542. The highest sensitivity and specificity values for these FOHs were higher than 80% and sometimes near 99.9%. Conclusions: The results showed that ADC values from peritumoral edema regions differ between these two types of tumors. Then, an MRI from the edematous areas is suggested when evaluating the patient's status and deciding to make interventions.
Unveiling Key Biomarkers and Therapeutic Drugs in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Through Pathway Enrichment Analysis and Hub Gene-miRNA Networks
Authors: Heidarzadehpilehrood Roozbeh , Pirhoushiaran Maryam , Binti Osman Malina , Ling King-Hwa , Abdul Hamid Habibah
Published: November 2023

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women of reproductive age globally with an incidence rate of 5% - 26%. Growing evidence reports important roles for microRNAs (miRNAs) in the pathophysiology of granulosa cells (GCs) in PCOS. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to identify the top differentially expressed miRNAs (DE-miRNAs) and their corresponding targets in hub gene-miRNA networks, as well as identify novel DE-miRNAs by analyzing three distinct microarray datasets. Additionally, functional enrichment analysis was performed using bioinformatics approaches. Finally, interactions between the 5 top-ranked hub genes and drugs were investigated. Methods: Using bioinformatics approaches, three GC profiles from the gene expression omnibus (GEO), namely gene expression omnibus series (GSE)-34526, GSE114419, and GSE137684, were analyzed. Targets of the top DE-miRNAs were predicted using the multiMiR R package, and only miRNAs with validated results were retrieved. Genes that were common between the “DE-miRNA prediction results” and the “existing tissue DE-mRNAs” were designated as differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene ontology (GO) and pathway enrichment analyses were implemented for DEGs. In order to identify hub genes and hub DE-miRNAs, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and miRNA-mRNA interaction network were constructed using Cytoscape software. The drug-gene interaction database (DGIdb) database was utilized to identify interactions between the top-ranked hub genes and drugs. Results: Out of the top 20 DE-miRNAs that were retrieved from the GSE114419 and GSE34526 microarray datasets, only 13 of them had “validated results” through the multiMiR prediction method. Among the 13 DE-miRNAs investigated, only 5, namely hsa-miR-8085, hsa-miR-548w, hsa-miR-612, hsa-miR-1470, and hsa-miR-644a, demonstrated interactions with the 10 hub genes in the hub gene-miRNA networks in our study. Except for hsa-miR-612, the other 4 DE-miRNAs, including hsa-miR-8085, hsa-miR-548w, hsa-miR-1470, and hsa-miR-644a, are novel and had not been reported in PCOS pathogenesis before. Also, GO and pathway enrichment analyses identified “pathogenic E. coli infection” in the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) and “regulation of Rac1 activity” in FunRich as the top pathways. The drug-hub gene interaction network identified ACTB, JUN, PTEN, KRAS, and MAPK1 as potential targets to treat PCOS with therapeutic drugs. Conclusions: The findings from this study might assist researchers in uncovering new biomarkers and potential therapeutic drug targets in PCOS treatment.
Adolescents’ ethnic hate speech exposure and ethnic bullying perpetration: The moderating role of tolerance towards diversity and gender
Authors: Lo Cricchio Maria Grazia , Stefanelli Federica , Menesini Ersilia , Nocentini Annalaura
Published: November 2023

Information and Communication Technologies have become powerful tools for adolescents, but they have enabled a huge number of online risks, such as being exposed to Online Hate Speech (OHS). High exposure to hateful content has been linked to despicable offline actions, including hate crimes. However, there is a lack of studies considering the associations with certain specific forms, such as the perpetration of bullying. The purpose of this study was to fill this gap in the literature by analysing the associations between exposure to OHS targeting ethnic minorities and ethnic bullying perpetration, and considering the potential moderating role of tolerance towards diversity and of gender. Participants were 960 high school students (53.6% females; Mage = 15 years, SD = 0.59). Data were collected in January/February 2020, before the first lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Findings suggest that being exposed to ethnic OHS is significantly, but weakly, associated with traditional ethnic bullying perpetration. Moreover, this association is moderated by tolerance towards diversity and by gender. In particular, for male adolescents, at low and middle levels of tolerance, higher ethnic OHS exposure is not associated with a higher tendency to perpetrate bullying toward peers with a different ethnicity. For females, instead, tolerance is not a moderator in the relationship between ethnic OHS exposure and ethnic bullying perpetration. Results are discussed in terms of their practical implications.
Beyond parochial bias: Commentary on Winegard et al. (2023)
Authors: Krueger Joachim I.
Published: November 2023

Comments on Winegard et al.'s article on bias among liberals and the role of the value of equalitarianism.
New appointment of the Hydrographer General of Canada and Director General of the Canadian Hydrographic Service
Authors: Government of Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Published: November 2023

Madam Manon Larocque was appointed as the new Hydrographer General of Canada and Director General of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) on 11 September 2023, replacing Dr Geneviève Béchard.
Satellite computed bathymetry assessment – Developing satellite LiDAR methods to enhance coastal bathymetry coverage
Authors: Ouellette Gilman , Fargo Kira , Charry Henry
Published: November 2023

The Satellite Computed Bathymetry Assessment (SCuBA) project implements a new photon classification approach to prepare lidar returns from the ICESat-2 satellite mission as a source of bathymetric data in suitable shallow ocean environments. SCuBA data enhances and compliments other space-borne bathymetry estimation methods for hydrographic applications and improves depth uncertainty where applicable. Incorporating SCuBA data into hydrographic projects expands and enhances data collection capabilities that can inform other empirical satellite bathymetry models and help improve navigational safety products in areas where ship-based sonar and aircraft-borne lidar surveys are not feasible.
Canada’s answer to a Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI)
Authors: Guay Claude , Abado Loretta , Feki Haifa , Goodine Bill , Hemmingway Chris
Published: November 2023

How does an organization of over 10,000 public servants manage authoritative marine geospatial data? To address this question, a small team within the Canadian Hydrographic Service of Fisheries and Oceans Canada was tasked to create a workable enterprise solution: A Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure. Implementing the solution involved collaboration with many parties, and adhering to many guiding policies, including Canada’s Directive on Open Government. Released in 2014, this directive consolidates the foundation of accountability and transparency of the Government of Canada to towards its Canadian citizens. The Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure within DFO is an infrastructure that promotes interoperability and authoritativeness of data at all levels.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM MONITORING LISTRIK 3 PHASA BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINNGS (IOT)
Authors: Ishak Alkadri Syarif , Akhdiyatul Akhdiyatul
Published: November 2023

Sistem kelistrikan merupakan salah satu komponen penting dalam infrastruktur modern, karena hampir seluruh perangkat yang digunakan dalam aktivitas manusia saat ini menggunakan listrik sebagai sumber daya. Untuk menjaga keberlangsungan aktivitas tersebut, dibutuhkan sistem yang dapat memantau kondisi kelistrikan secara realtime agar dapat mencegah terjadinya masalah yang lebih besar pada sistem kelistrikan. Sistem monitoring ini menggunakan PZEM-004T untuk mengukur tegangan, arus, dan frekuensi. NodeMCU ESP8266 untuk membantu menampilkan data seperti, Tegangan, Arus, dan Frekuensi pada LCD I2C dan Blynk. LCD I2C untuk menampilkan Tegangan, Arus, dan Frekuensi. Dan Blynk untuk menampilkan Tegangan, Arus, dan Frekuensi. Hasil pengujian yang sudah dilakukan terdapat nilai rata-rata error tegangan 0,0012% dan arus 0,28%. Dimana nilai rata-rata error dalam setiap pengujiannya berada dibawah nilai toleransi yang tertera pada spesifikasi sensor PZEM-004T yaitu 0,5%.

 

Kata kunci: Monitoring, Tegangan, Arus, Frekuensi, Blynk.
Perencanaan Sistem Otomatisasi Smartroom Berbasis Mikrokontroller Arduino Uno
Authors: Alkadri Syarif Ishak , Radwitya Erick
Published: November 2023

Perkembangan teknologi yang semakin maju saat ini telah banyak diterapkan dalam kehidupan manusia untuk membantu dalam setiap aktifitas. Dalam memenuhi kebutuhan hidup, manusia selalu menginginkan dan memikirkan cara untuk melakukan kegiatan sehari-hari secara efektif dan efisien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan prototipe pengendalian perangkat elektronik jarak dekat atau jauh menggunakan aplikasi smartphone memanfaatkan konektivitas internet yang diakses melalui aplikasi yang diinstal pada smartphone. Perangkat elekronik yang dapat dikendalikan terdiri dari 4 lampu, dan 4 stop kontak. Pemasamg alat ini memakan biaya sebesar Rp. 563.000, Adapun kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu dapat mengendalikan nyala dan matinya lampu serta stop kontak baik menggunakan saklar atau menggunakan aplikasi Ardiuino bluetooth controller. pengendalian komponen elektronik ini dapat diaplikasikan pada bangunan perumahan atau apartemen untuk sistem kendali otomatis dan juga pemantauan komponen elektronik dengan aplikasi Ardiuino bluetooth controller. Berdasarkan hasil proyek akhir ini adalah membuat rancangan single line dan wiring diagram yakni pada instalasi ruangan otomatis atau smartroom yakni penggunan 4 buah lampu.

 

Kata kunci: Smartroom, Sistem Otomatisasi Lampu, Mikrokontroler.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Pendeteksi Kebocoran Gas Berbasis Internet Of Thing (IoT)
Authors: Allkadri Syarif Ishak , Chandra Yudi
Published: November 2023

Gas adalah suatu yang sangat di perlukan dalam kehidupan manusia baik di rumah tangga maupun industri. Namun banyak terjadi kasus kebakaran yang diakibatkan oleh kebocoran dari tabung atau tempat penyimpanan gas tersebut. Penyebab dari bocor tabung gas ini bisa terjadi karena kebocoran pada selang, tabung atau pada regulatornya yang tidak terpasang dengan baik dan tabung gas yang didistribusikan memang kualitasnya kurang baik atau rusak. Perancangan sistem pendeteksi kebocoran gas ini menggunakan Sensor MQ-2, Buzzer, Led Red, Green, dan NodeMCU ESP8266. Sistem pendeteksi kebocoran gas berbasis teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) dibangun sebagai solusi untuk mengurangi risiko kebakaran, ledakan, dan keracunan gas yang sering terjadi akibat kebocoran gas yang tidak terdeteksi secara cepat. Dengan adanya sistem ini, pengguna dapat memperoleh keamanan dan kenyamanan yang lebih tinggi dalam beraktivitas, dan pengguna dapat dengan cepat mengambil tindakan pencegahan dan pemadaman apabila terjadi kebocoran gas. Adapun pemberitahuan terjadinya kebocoran gas serta kadar kebocorannya akan ditampilkan pada Smartphone pengguna melalui aplikasi WhatsApp, sehingga ketika pengguna tidak berada di dekat lokasi kebocoran gas, pengguna tetap dapat mengetahuinya. Hasil pengujian menunjukan program mampu menjalankan alat untuk mendeteksi adanya kadar gas serta mampu memberikan peringatan melalui LED merah, Buzzer, Exhaust Fan, dan notifikasi dari WhatsApp.

 

Kata kunci: Sensor MQ-2, NodeMCU ESP8266, Buzzer, Exhaust Fan, WhatsApp
KÂNÛNÎ SULTAN SÜLEYMAN’IN DİLİNDEN BUDİN KALESİ’NİN FETHİ: FETH-NÂME-İ KAL‘A-İ BUDİN VE TEVÂBİ‘İHÂ
Authors: DONUK Suat
Published: November 2023

Klasik Türk edebiyatının savaş konulu türlerinden biri olan fetihnâmeler İslam adına gerçekleştirilen zaferleri anlatan metinlerdir. Fetihnâmelerin bazıları hükümdarın dilinden kaleme alınmıştır. Hükümdarın bir görevliye dikte etmesi ya da bizzat yazması şeklinde meydana getirilen bu fetihnâmeler ilgili liderin yaşantısı, kişisel özellikleri, hedefleri, edebî yetkinliği gibi biyografik veriler sunması yönüyle değerlidir. Kânûnî Sultan Süleyman Budin Kalesi’nin fethinden sonra Osmanlı ülkesindeki kadılara zaferin haberini vermek için bir fetihnâme göndermiştir. Münşiyane nesir diliyle yazılan fetihnâme sanatsal unsurlar barındırması nedeniyle edebî eser hüviyeti taşımaktadır. Kastamonu İl Halk Kütüphanesi 37 Hk 3571/14 numarada bir örneği bulunan fetihnâme ayrıca Feridun Bey’in Münşeat Mecmuası’nda yer almaktadır. Fetih-nâme-i Kal‘a-i Budin ve Tevâbi‘ihâ adını taşıyan eser 932 Zilka‘de’sinin sonlarında (Eylül 1526) kaleme alınmıştır. Kânûnî Sultan Süleyman’ın dilinden yazılan fetihnâme çok sayıda “ben” zamiri ve birinci teklik iyelik eki barındırması, sadece hükümdarın bilebileceği duygu ve düşünceleri içeren cümlelere yer vermesi gibi nedenlerle Kânûnî’nin eli ürünü olduğu izlenimi vermektedir. Fetih-nâme-i Kal‘a-i Budin ve Tevâbi‘ihâ’nın Kânûnî Sultan Süleyman’a ait olduğu kabul edildiği takdirde Kânûnî’nin edebî eser sayısı Türkçe ve Farsça divanları ile birlikte üçe çıkacaktır. Fetihnâme sayesinde Kânûnî Sultan Süleyman’ın manzumelerin yanı sıra mensur eserler yazma yeteneğini taşıdığı, klasik İslam edebiyatı nesir kaidelerini çok iyi bildiği, entelektüel bir kişiliğinin bulunduğu, İslam kültürüne ve Kur’ân bilgisine son derece hâkim olduğu, karakterinde azametli bir hükümdar ile samimi bir kul özelliklerini bir arada bulundurduğu tespitleri yapılabilmektedir. Bu makalede Kânûnî Sultan Süleyman’a ait Fetih-nâme-i Kal‘a-i Budin ve Tevâbi‘ihâ adlı eserin inceleme sonuçları verilmiş, buradaki anlatımlardan hareketle Kânûnî hakkında çıkarımlar yapılmış, fetihnâmenin çeviri yazılı metni ilim âlemiyle paylaşılmıştır.
HÜSEYİN RIFKÎ’NİN MANZUM KASÎDE-İ DİMYÂTİYYE ŞERHİ
Authors: TÜRKOĞLU Serkan
Published: November 2023

Dinî bir terim olarak Allah’ın isimlerini ifade eden esmâ-i hüsnâ, zamanla edebî şahsiyetlerin de üzerinde kalem oynattıkları bir konu hâline gelmiştir. İlerleyen dönemlerde edebî bir tür olarak literatürdeki yerini almıştır. Arap, Fars ve Türk edebiyatlarında bu türde birçok manzum ve mensur eser yazılmıştır. 15. yüzyılda Nureddîn ed-Dimyâtî tarafından Arapça olarak kaleme alınan Kasîde-i Dimyâtiyye, bu minvalde yazılmış önemli eserlerdendir. Eser, esmâ-i hüsnâ aracılığı ile yapılan manzum bir münacat niteliğindedir. Takip eden dönemlerde, bu eserin tercüme, şerh ve tahmisleri yapılmıştır. Kasîde-i Dimyâtiyye ekseninde kaleme alınan eserler, önemli bir yekûn oluşturmuş ve dikkate değer bir literatür meydana gelmiştir.

Kasîde-i Dimyâtiyye’nin Türkçe şerhlerinden biri de 18. yüzyılda, hayatı hakkında herhangi bir malumat sahibi olamadığımız Hüseyin Rıfkî tarafından yazılmıştır. Mesnevi nazım şekli ile tertip edilen eser, toplamda 232 beyittir. Eserin ulaşılabilen tek nüshası Süleymaniye Kütüphanesi Hacı Mahmud 4018 numarada kayıtlıdır. Bu çalışmada, Hüseyin Rıfkî’nin Kasîde-i Dimyâtiyye Şerhi, muhteva şekil yönünden ele alınmış ve akabinde eserin çeviri yazılı metnine yer verilmiştir
Digital Future of the Global Hospitality Industry and Hospitality Education: Review of Related Literature
Authors: Deri Mildred Nuong , Ari Ragavan Neethiahnanthan
Published: November 2023

The hospitality and tourism industries are changing dramatically as a consequence of the application of information technology (IT) to managerial, and strategic and operational tasks. This is stimulated by the competition within the industry as well as the development of new, creative technological advancements. Digital revolution constitutes one of the most significant developments in the volatile business market. Hence, utilising digital technology is essential to maintain competitiveness and keep up with the changing world. Advancements of modern technology, has the potential to replace human labour with artificial intelligence and robotics. Thus, hospitality graduates need to be equipped with the right skills and abilities to meet the needs of the evolving hospitality industry. Further, they need to always upgrade themselves with the right competencies to thrive in the job market. With the goal of evaluating recent developments and technology advancements in the hospitality education and industry, this study analyses past research works in the field as well as theories of skill development, particularly for hospitality graduates. Using the content analysis method, the study examined previous research on how hospitality graduates can enhance their skills. Based on the findings, a conceptual framework for fourth-generation technological abilities was developed for the hospitality sector. The proposed conceptual framework can serve as a basis and guideline for future research efforts as well.
Understanding Women's Awareness of Cervical Cancer at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in the Kasese District, Uganda
Authors:   Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Kampala International University Western  Campus Uganda, Asiimwe Musoki Joan
Published: November 2023

The investigation aimed to evaluate the level of awareness and understanding concerning cervical cancer among female attendees of the gynecology clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital in the Diocese of Kasese (DOK), Uganda. Utilizing a cross-sectional approach, data was collected from a sample of 100 women through structured questionnaires. Although all participants were familiar with cervical cancer, the study revealed significant gaps in their awareness. Only 84% recognized the existence of cervical cancer screening, and merely 16% were aware of the recommended screening interval of three years for non-immunosuppressed women. Moreover, responses varied regarding the age for initial screening, with 40% suggesting screening before 25 years, 20% proposing screening between 25 to 64 years, and 4% indicating symptom-based screening. While 59% acknowledged the preventability of cervical cancer and could identify preventive measures, knowledge about risk factors remained insufficient. For instance, 69% were uncertain about or denied smoking as a risk factor, while less than three-quarters recognized viral causes (59%) and the link between sexually transmitted infections (71%) and weakened immune systems (45%) as potential risks. The study highlights a substantial lack of knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women, despite existing communication strategies in place. Keywords: Cervical cancer, vaginal bleeding, Gynecology, Sexual partners, Coital bleeding.
Influences Impacting the Acceptance of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision among Medical Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital
Authors:   Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Kampala International University Western  Campus Uganda, Joel Musinzi
Published: November 2023

The primary objective of this investigation was to identify the determinants influencing the adoption of voluntary medical male circumcision services among bachelor’s male medical students at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-TH). The study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design over a three-month period within Bushenyi District-Uganda, specifically at KIU-TH situated in Ishaka town. This hospital, a private institution, serves as a prominent teaching center for various medical programs. A sample of 372 bachelor’s male medical students participated in the study, responding to simple pretested semi-structured questionnaires. Analyzing the collected data via SPSS version 20 revealed a mean age of 28±5.504 years, ranging from 19 to 50 years. Predominantly, participants were in their 4th year of study (47.1%), unmarried (76.1%), identified as Christians (78.2%), and held Ugandan nationality (79.6%). Notably, 38.7% of students reported being circumcised, with 68.1% undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). However, among uncircumcised individuals, only 25.0% expressed willingness to undergo VMMC. All participants demonstrated awareness and comprehension of VMMC, with 96.5% acknowledging its role in HIV prevention and 77.2% recognizing potential complications associated with VMMC. Regarding attitudes, 68.5% held positive views on VMMC, highlighting that pain during the procedure is manageable (40.6%) and recovery is relatively swift (72.8%). Despite this, the uptake of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision remained below national targets. While a majority exhibited favorable attitudes toward VMMC, a smaller fraction displayed willingness to engage in this procedure. The findings underscore the necessity for evidence-based health education initiatives and structured VMMC campaigns, specifically targeting medical students, to enhance the uptake of VMMC services. Keywords: Male circumcision, Healthcare providers, Male medical students, HIV, Health education.
The Impact of Inadequate Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at the Diabetic Clinic of Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Hoima City
Authors:   Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry Kampala International University Western  Campus Uganda, Morris Ecagu
Published: November 2023

Per the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Diabetes, the prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors has been on a steady rise, currently standing at 2.7% for males and 3.0% for females. Overweight individuals make up about 18.6% of adults, while the obese account for 3.9%. This particular study conducted at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital focused on assessing the prevalence of inadequate glycemic control and the factors contributing to this issue among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Employing a descriptive, cross-sectional design utilizing quantitative data collection and analysis methods, the study captured the opinions and perceptions of a considerable number of Type 2 diabetic patients attending the hospital's diabetic clinic at a specific moment, allowing for broader generalizations. The study uncovered that poor glycemic control among Type 2 diabetic patients led to various complications, notably cardiovascular issues (56%), diabetic neuropathy (50%), diabetic nephropathy (33%), diabetic retinopathy (25%), and infections (21%). Specifically, cardiovascular complications were more prevalent among patients with a family history of diabetes, hypertension, high BMI, and those categorized as overweight. Additionally, patients over the age of 60, highly educated individuals, married persons, and professionals exhibited higher instances of cardiovascular complications due to poor glycemic control. The study recommended hospital management to dedicate time for educating patients on managing their conditions beyond medication intake, addressing factors hindering good glycemic control. Furthermore, the study suggested strategies such as community outreach programs and routine screening for Diabetes Mellitus among hypertensive patients to facilitate early detection of non-communicable diseases. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Overweight, Obesity, Cardiovascular diseases, Glycemic control.
Currículo Narrativo
Authors: Kremer Claines , Silveira Barbosa Maria Carmen
Published: November 2023

Resumo: Contrapondo-se à concepção de currículo prescritivo, o presente ensaio teórico propõe uma abordagem curricular sustentada na narrativa como alternativa para pensar o encontro com bebês e crianças na escola da infância. Inicialmente, problematizou-se a forma como a amplitude e a universalidade são adotadas no tratamento do currículo e como esses dois elementos tendem a generalizar e suprimir características específicas da primeira etapa da educação básica. Para situar o debate e fundamentar a defesa de um currículo narrativo, abordaram-se quatro tópicos essenciais: a perspectiva de que os seres humanos são uma espécie dotada de uma natureza narrativa; a defesa de que as crianças precisam ser narradas, ouvir narrativas e aprender a se narrar; a ideia de currículo como o vínculo entre a crianças e o mundo, permeado por uma postura docente investigativa e acolhedora; e, por fim, a proposição de uma escola que narra e que é conduzida pela diversidade de narrativas.
Dietary Patterns and Cognitive Decline in Chinese Elderly Singaporeans: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Authors: Veronica Lee  , Nazhir Adam
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Cognitive decline is a growing public health concern, especially among aging populations. Diet is a modifiable factor that can influence brain health. This study investigated the longitudinal association between dietary patterns and cognitive decline in Chinese elderly Singaporeans.
Methods: A cohort of 1,500 community-dwelling Chinese adults aged ≥60 years in Singapore was followed for 6 years. Dietary intake was assessed at baseline using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Cognitive function was evaluated at baseline and biennially using a comprehensive neuropsychological battery assessing memory, attention, executive function, and language. Dietary patterns were identified using factor analysis. Linear mixed-effects models were used to examine the association between dietary patterns and cognitive trajectories, adjusting for confounders.
Results: Three dietary patterns emerged: "Traditional Chinese" (high in rice, vegetables, and fish), "Western" (high in red meat, processed foods, and sugary drinks), and "Prudent" (high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy). Adherence to the "Prudent" pattern was associated with a slower decline in global cognition, memory, and executive function. The "Western" pattern was associated with a faster decline in memory and executive function. The "Traditional Chinese" pattern was not significantly associated with cognitive decline.
Conclusion: A "Prudent" dietary pattern may protect against cognitive decline in elderly Chinese Singaporeans. Promoting healthy dietary habits may be an effective strategy for preserving cognitive function and promoting healthy aging.
Generating a sitemap with Quarto
Authors: Krewinkel Albert
Published: November 2023

Sitemaps are an easy way to list all pages that a search engine should crawl and index. Quarto supports the standard, XML based Sitemap Protocol, although that fact is a bit hidden in the docs. Quarto will automatically produce a sitemap if the website’s URL is given as site-url property: website: title: tarleb site-url: 'https://tarleb.com' site-path: '/' The URL will contain a colon :, which is why the YAML value must be put in quotes.
Install pandoc in custom Docker images
Authors: Krewinkel Albert
Published: November 2023

When pandoc is used in larger pipelines, e.g. in combination with Sphinx, it can be useful to pack everything up into one neat container. One option is to base the container on a pandoc image like pandoc/core, but this may be difficult due to other dependencies.
The Lyre of Hephaestus
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: November 2023

I have probably spent more time looking at Poussin’s  Dance to the Music of Time  than any other work of art. Sneaking off to the Wallace Collection in London and just looking at the  Dance  was my comfort activity while living in London – a time that was not exactly devoid of its trials. It’s not, by any measure,  great  art, insofar as such judgments can be made with any objectivity.
Russian Process Roulette
Authors: Krewinkel Albert
Published: November 2023

A couple of friends and I just discussed the idea of Russian Process Roulette: Everybody starts a little program which kills processes at random. The winner is the one whose computer remains usable the longest. Is this crazy? Yes. Immature? Sure. Fun? Definitely. Adviced against to actually play unless the consequences are fully understood? That too. Playing the game is as simple as starting a command like the following: while sleep 600;
At last it can be told!
Authors: Taylor Mike
Published: November 2023

People who’ve been paying especially close attention may have noted than on four separate occasions in the last eighteen months, I’ve casually referred to our old buddy HMN SII as the paralectotype specimen of  Giraffatitan brancai  .
A closer look at that fourth bond in C2.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

From the last few posts here, you might have noticed much discussion about how the element carbon might sustain a quadruple bond. The original post on this topic from some years ago showed the molecular orbitals of the species CN  +  , which included two bonding π-types and a low lying nodeless bonding σ-orbital, all with double occupancies and adding up to a triple bond.
The small-molecule antiviral compound Molnupiravir: an exploration of its tautomers.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

For obvious reasons, anti-viral molecules are very much in the news at the moment. Thus Derek Lowe highlights Molnupiravir which is shown as a hydroxylamine, the representation originating from the Wikipedia page on the molecule. I like stereocentres more clearly identified using eg  R  /  S  notation and so I went to another source of information, SciFinder, which represents the molecule in a different way.
A reality-based suggestion for a molecule with a metal M⩸N quadruple bond.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

I noted in an earlier post the hypothesized example of (CO)  3  Fe⩸C[1] as exhibiting a carbon to iron quadruple bond and which might have precedent in known five-coordinate metal complexes where one of the ligands is a “carbide” or C ligand. I had previously mooted that the Fe⩸C combination might be replaceable by an isoelectronic Mn⩸N pair which could contain a quadruple bond to the nitrogen.
High-performance polythioesters with high chemical recyclability.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

Here I investigate a recent report[1] of a new generation of polyesters with the intrinsic properties of high crystallinity and chemical recyclability. The latter point is key, since many current plastics  cannot  be easily recycled to a form which can be used to regenerate the original polymer with high yield. Here I show some aspects of this fascinating new type of polymer.
The skeuomorphic fallacy
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: November 2023

It appears that in what is clearly a wonderful little PR stunt, a Polish rum company managed to do a Sophia and appoint an ‘AI-driven’ ‘robot’ as its ‘CEO’. The other guilty party to this pile of steaming bovine excrement is Hanson Robotics, famous for giving us Sophia, the “world’s first robot citizen”. Most of what I’m saying here goes just as well for Sophia.
Internet Archeology: an example of a revitalised molecular resource with a new activity now built in.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

In Internet terms, 23 years ago is verging on pre-history. Much of what was happening around 1997 on the Web was still highly experimental and so its worth taking a look at some of this to see how it has survived or whether it can be “curated” into a form that would still be useful.
Room-temperature superconductivity in a carbonaceous sulfur hydride!
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

The title of this post indicates the exciting prospect that a method of producing a room temperature superconductor has finally been achived[1]. This is only possible at enormous pressures however; >267 gigaPascals (GPa) or 2,635,023 atmospheres. The system is made by milling a mixture of elemental carbon and sulfur, followed by adding hydrogen gas, compression to 4 GPa and finally laser-induced photolysis at 532nm for several hours.
PDF Version of the Lua Manual
Authors: Krewinkel Albert
Published: November 2023

A question came up on the Lua mailing list, asking whether there was a PDF version of the Lua manual. This is, of course, the home domain of pandoc, and I got nerd-sniped into producing a PDF (and ePUB) version of the manual. This is a good opportunity to showcase some pandoc features. The post describes the process of going from an HTML web page to a PDF file via LaTeX and pandoc. We will see how to quickly convert documents with pandoc;
Fascinating stereoelectronic control in Metaldehyde and Chloral.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

 Metaldehyde  is an insecticide used to control slugs.
How to do a SkiErg marathon entirely the wrong way (but still finish)
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: November 2023

Yesterday, I completed a marathon on the SkiErg, with a pretty respectable time (see results here). I know I can do better, and I know I  will  do better. On the other hand, this was a marathon where I pretty much did everything wrong. And that was sort of an instructive experience in its own right. The title is somewhat misleading. Not much went wrong – the marathon itself was smooth sailing.
The strongest bond in the universe: A crystallographic reality check?
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

My previous two posts on the topic of strongest bonds have involved mono and diprotonating N  2  and using quantum mechanics to predict the effect this has on the N-N bond  via  its length and vibrational stetching mode. Such species are very unlikely to be easily observed for verification.
Application of chatbot AI in the creation of web mining programs and their analysis
Authors: Ilić Luka , Šijan Aleksandar , Predić Bratislav
Published: November 2023

Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT became very popular in late November 2022. Their popularity has led to the development of other chat AI systems and AI tools. In order to monitor this progress and achieve key goals in the application of artificial intelligence, this paper has the task of presenting an analysis of the generated web mining program. One of the key aspects of this research is the presentation of advantages and disadvantages of this approach, including analysis of accuracy, speed and reliability. Also, potential challenges in the application of artificial intelligence (especially chat systems), such as the limitations of AI models, ethical and security aspects when processing data from the Internet, are explored. This research paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the capabilities of AI in the development of web mining programs, identify potential areas of improvement and provide guidance for future development.
An application for determining supply chain integration problems via a MCDA methodology: A case study of manufacturing firms in Ordu province
Authors: Aytekin Ahmet , Korucuk Selçuk
Published: November 2023

Businesses are changing their organizational structures in order to compete and increase consumer value. They try to enhance their flexibility in order to respond to changing market needs and meet incoming demand. For this purpose, supply chain integration is becoming increasingly important in businesses and plays a crucial role in improving corporate sustainability. Integration's purpose is to enable the effective and efficient flow of products/services, information, money, and decisions, as well as to give the most value to the customer at the lowest feasible cost. However, business supply chain integration encounters many obstacles. The integration of the supply chain is considered an important key element for the sustainability of production, for the planning and efficiency of processes as well as for the quality and efficiency of services. It is clear that the development of supply chain integration, especially according to business requirements and needs, will also bring sustainable success in the long term. Based on the issues identified as barriers to supply chain integration, it can offer various suggestions at the desired level sufficient to resolve the issue(s) on the ground. In this context, the study investigated and determined the obstacles to supply chain integration in manufacturing businesses, with the goal of weighting the determined criteria. For this purpose, the Interval Valued Fermatean Fuzzy SWARA method was employed to weight the identified criteria. As a result of the analyses, it was concluded that Lack of Information Technology and Sharing " is the most important criterion among the obstacles to supply chain integration, and " Incompatibility of Operational and Strategic Goals " is the least important criterion.