bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing E-commerce with Collaborative Filtering: Challenges and an Overview
Authors: Anilamol MA  , Afia Ashraf  , Jinta Mariya Thomas  , Linta Maria Thomas  , Dr. Susheel George Joseph
Published: September 2023

Digital marketing is experiencing a rapid growth in the present era, as we all are heading towards a digital world. People have started to become completely involved in digital things, which have slowly made them interact with digital marketing. So here arises a question: is it possible to do marketing in this digital world by knowing the user interest? Yes, if we get to know more about the user behavior towards digital marketing we can easily understand user interest and this is achieved with the help of “Recommendation Systems in machine learning”. All of us are familiar with the term recommendation system. It is a system that filters information in order to predict the rating or interest we have in an item. In this paper, we are going to analyze how the machine learning algorithm helps in the implementation of recommendation systems and here we are choosing collaborative filtering (CF) as a type of recommendation system to study the working of ML algorithms. Also, here we will have an overview about the role of CF in E-commerce and the advantages provided by CF. Lastly in this paper we will be discussing the challenges faced by Collaborative Filtering (CF) and how we can solve these challenges.
Ectolife: A New Age of Ai-Assisted Conception
Authors: Christa Rachel Varghese  , Denit Joseph  , Riya Roys  , Swathy Satheesan  , Dhannya J
Published: September 2023

A facility for creating artificial wombs for genetically altered lab infants has been invented by German biotechnologist Hashem Algeli, owner of EctoLife. Babies in which every characteristic was carefully chosen by the parents from conception to birth. According to Hashem, this is a good choice for women who had their wombs surgically removed due to cancer or other reasons, as well as those who do not want to undergo a C-Section, go through the IVF process or even use a surrogate. Artificially created baby foetuses are growing within life-sized pods at this facility. It also presents an elite package that allows the parents to select the baby’s skin tone, hair colour, and even eye colour. Building a prototype by merging all the elements into a single gadget will help to carry out the genetic erections in cases of hereditary health issues. According to the researchers involved, this facility will permit extremely intelligent children. The facility has 30,000 baby-growing capacity. Using this facility will re-evaluate Darwin’s idea of the survival of the fittest.
Attitudes Toward Homosexuality, Self Righteousness And Conformity Among Emerging Adults
Authors: Jeeva Ninan  , Feliza Sabu  , Annu Ann Abraham  , Needhumol Thomas  , Krupa Dinah Mathews
Published: September 2023

The desire between individuals of the same sex is referred to as homosexuality. Rather than being a gender identity like male, female, or nonbinary, it is a sexual orientation. Homosexuality can be influenced by changing one's attitudes and beliefs to more closely resemble the groups that one already belongs to or wishes to join and this is called social conformity. Being convinced of one's own justification, and morality, especially in contrast to the deeds and viewpoints of others, is self-righteousness. The study’s objective was to examine the attitudes toward homosexuality, self -righteousness, and conformity and whether there is any significant relation among them. 65 emerging adults of age 18 to 26 made up the sample, which include both males and females. This sample was collected through the Convenience sampling method. Tools used were Self Righteousness Scale (SRS), Homosexuality Attitude Scale (HAS), and Conformity Scale (CS). Using SPSS, statistical analysis was conducted. The data was examined using Spearman’s correlation test. According to the research, there is a substantial positive correlation between attitudes towards homosexuality and conformity as well as between those attitudes and self-righteousness and its subscale self-righteousness.
Robotic Dog
Authors: Badhusha Shaji  , Abhishek V Gopal  , Joel Joseph  , Arjun B Nair  , Cini Joseph
Published: September 2023

Mesh networking is the concept of connecting different microcontroller boards. In mesh networking, if there are ten microcontroller boards then we can control all with any one of them. The data is processed through all the nodes so that if a node is not working there will be no issues. For example, consider a temperature humidity sensor connected with fan and AC using mesh networking. We can control both fan and AC with the data given by Temperature humidity sensor. This paper describes how to build a robotic dog. This Robotic dog uses the functionality of mesh networking for connecting all nodes which is used to control the robot. The input taken by the CAMERA or MIC with the help of an ESP32, (a microcontroller board) is transferred to another ESP for processing. After processing, the data is transferred through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or by using Tensorflow to convert data to audio and then send it to speaker module. So the circuit will not be complicated and the project will be scalable. And if a module faces any issues or errors, the work will be done by another module. We can integrate AI in this ESP module, so it acts like a personalized AI robot.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMPULSIVITY AND BOREDOM PRONENESS IN EMERGING ADULTS
Authors: Varsha.S.Chandran  , Vrindha Vinayan  , Arya Anandan  , Esther Anna Joy
Published: September 2023

Impulsiveness is the term used to describe or demonstrate behaviour that involves little to no deliberation, planning, or evaluation of the effects of a decision, especially when it entails taking risks. Boredom proneness, a persistent individual difference feature linked to a wide range of favourable outcomes, is defined by both frequent and strong feelings of boredom. The psychological trait of impulsivity has a lengthy history of research and many established correlations with other qualities and outcomes in life. However, it is hardly ever examined outside of the West, it raises concerns about how broadly it can be applied. It is crucial to remember that boredom and impulsivity are complex concepts that can be affected by a range of variables, including individual characteristics, environmental circumstances, and situational context. Consequently, the relationship between the two might change based on people and circumstances. In general, impulsivity and boredom are distinct concepts, although they can interact and have an impact on one another. Understanding how these two components interact can help us understand human motivation, behaviour, and psychological health. In the current study we are examining the connection between impulsivity and boredom proneness and how it influences an individual.
The Relationship Between Conformity and Comprehensive Thinking Styles Among Emerging Adults
Authors: Milan Togy George  , Kanjirathinkal Sen Johnson  , Anandu S. Nair  , Tom George Kalayilparampil  , Krupa Dinah Mathews
Published: September 2023

Conformity, a pervasive social phenomenon, refers to the tendency of individuals to adjust their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours to match those of a majority or authoritative group. It is a type of social influence that involves altering one's beliefs or actions in order to blend in with the group. On the other hand, comprehensive thinking styles involve analytical and integrative cognitive approaches that prioritise thorough examination and independent evaluation of information. The primary objective of this study is to explore whether there exists a connection between an individual's propensity to conform and their preference for comprehensive thinking styles. It seeks to identify the underlying cognitive mechanisms that drive conformity behaviour and determine whether these mechanisms are compatible with comprehensive thinking patterns or in tension with them. This study examines the relationship between comprehensive thinking style and conformity. The sample data consisted of 145 emerging and budding adults who fall between the age of 18 to 25. These participants were from different colleges. The tools used in the study are Conformity Scale (CS) and Comprehensive Thinking Style Questionnaire (CTSQ). Data were analysed using SPSS. Spearman Rho correlation was used to find the correlation. The findings showed that there is a significant positive relationship between comprehensive thinking styles and conformity (p<0.01). The result also showed a positive correlation between conformity and one of the subscales of comprehensive thinking styles, i.e. preference for effortful thinking.
DEEP FACE - On the Reconstruction of Face Images from Deep Face Templates
Authors: Amal Joseph  , Binny S  , Abhishek V A  , Nithin Raj  , Vimel Manoj
Published: September 2023

The paper on “Reconstruction of Face Images from Deep Face Templates" presents a novel approach for face image reconstruction using deep learning techniques. The proposed method utilizes a pre-trained deep face template, which is a convolutional neural network (CNN) trained on a large-scale face dataset, as a prior to guide the reconstruction process. Specifically, the method solves an optimization problem that balances the fidelity to the input image and the similarity to the deep face template. Its then evaluated with the method on two face image datasets, and demonstrate that their method outperforms several state-of-the-art methods in terms of reconstruction quality, especially for images with large occlusions or low resolutions. Moreover, they show that the deep face template can capture high-level face attributes, such as pose, identity, and expression, which can be used for various face-related tasks, such as face recognition, attribute manipulation, and generation. Overall, the paper presents a promising direction for face image reconstruction using deep learning techniques, and highlights the potential of deep face templates for capturing and utilizing high-level face attributes.
Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning in precision medicine
Authors: Sherin Mary Andrews
Published: September 2023

Precision medicine is a new discipline that customizes medical interventions and therapies to each patient based on their particular genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Techniques in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have become effective research tools in precision medicine. This study examines how ML and AI can be used to diagnose diseases, choose the best course of treatment, predictic prognosis and find new drugs, among other precision medicine applications.It also analyzes the algoritms that is used. It discusses the advantages, difficulties, and potential applications of ML and AI in precision medicine
E-Commerce Transaction Using Visual Cryptography
Authors: Sona Josh  , Sreelakshmi V  , Hajira Hazeena  , Binny S
Published: September 2023

The abstract focuses on the concept of e-commerce transactions using visual cryptography. E-commerce has revolutionized the way businesses operate and has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the security of online transactions remains a critical concern. Visual cryptography is a technique that allows the secure transmission of images or information through encryption and decryption processes. This abstract explores the potential of visual cryptography in enhancing the security of e-commerce transactions. It discusses the advantages and challenges of using visual cryptography and proposes a framework for implementing this technique in e-commerce platforms. The abstract concludes by highlighting the potential benefits of visual cryptography in ensuring secure and trustworthy e-commerce transactions.
SEM Studies of Polyaniline Thin Films Doped with Different Concentrations of KBr & C6H3N3O7
Authors: Pradeep Kumar  , Nempal Singh
Published: September 2023

Polyaniline has been the oldest among all the conducting polymers. The unique properties of conducting polymers not only provide great scope for their applications but also have led to the development of new models to explain their observed properties. Polyaniline has rapidly become the subject of considerable interest for physicists, chemists and material scientists. In this paper we have carried out the Scanning Electron Microscopy characteristics of Polyaniline thin films doped with different concentrations (15% & 30%) of the dopants like Potassium Bromide and Picric Acid. The films has been prepared by using Vacuum Evaporation Technique and then characterized for SEM studies by using Scanning Electron Microscopy unit. The SEM study reveals that the grain size increases with the increase in the concentration of the above said dopants which in turn increases the crystallinity of the material. This behavior ensures its application in the optoelectronic devices.
Alternatives to single-use plastics in food packaging and production
Authors:   RSM Consulting UK LLP, Short Samuel
Published: September 2023

This rapid evidence assessment undertaken by RSM UK Consulting LLP (RSM) and Dr Samuel Short (University of Cambridge) aimed to develop an understanding of the alternatives to single-use plastics in food packaging and production in terms of their risks and opportunities, as well as potential future developments. Literature from within and beyond the UK was gathered from academic databases and reports published by government and non-governmental organisations such as environmental charities. Evidence from the literature was supplemented by findings from a workshop with experts in the field from a variety of industries such as academia, manufacturing, and government. Two broad groups of alternatives were established: material/product alternatives (traditional materials, natural fibres, biopolymers synthesised from biomass, biopolymers synthesised from bioderived monomers, biopolymers produced by microorganisms) and, and system/process alternatives (reducing, reusing, and recycling food packaging and, active and intelligent packaging). These alternatives and systems vary considerably in terms of their properties, such as effectiveness as a barrier to moisture or contamination, convenience for consumers, production costs, and potential for commercialisation. Our review also highlighted gaps in the current knowledge, for example in terms of consumer acceptance and carbon footprint at each stage of their life cycle. The capacity to produce bioplastics (i.e. biopolymers that look and feel similar to conventional plastics but are made from natural materials rather than fossil fuels and are biodegradable or compostable) is anticipated to increase globally from 2.1 million tonnes in 2019 to 6.3 million tonnes by 2027. This growth appears to be enabled by increased consumer awareness of environmental issues and existing regulation and legislation encouraging the development and establishment of a circular economy. However, there are barriers that may challenge this growth. These include already established industry regimes, high production cost of novel materials and a lack of waste management guidance. Overall, fossil-based conventional plastics are a very cheap, versatile material compared to the alternatives currently being developed and tested. Because of this, they might remain the preferred industry choice for certain applications, while alternatives continue to be optimised and commercially scaled. To add to this, the reviewed evidence suggests that there is unlikely to be one single solution to the single-use plastics problem. The solution will likely draw on a range of materials and systems depending on food type and context.
GC-MS profile of homemade fruit brandies
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia, Stamenković Jelena , Stojanović Gordana ,   University of Niš, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to analyze volatile congeners in different types of homemade fruit brandies by applying gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Volatile compounds were analyzed in seven samples, and the number of identified compounds in the studied samples varied between 12 and 35. An enriched volatile profile was determined for the plum samples, whereas the number of identified compounds was significantly reduced in the case of pear and raspberry samples. From a qualitative point of view, brandies obtained from different fruits showed significant differences because only two compounds (furfural and ethyl decanoate) among 60 identified were found to be common to all examined samples. Regarding the class of identified compounds, esters were the most dominant class identified in all samples, with ethyl lactate being the most prevalent compound except the raspberry brandy sample, which was dominated by alcohols, with pentanol being the major compound. The results obtained in this study have shown that brandies from different fruits are very different in both qualitative and quantitative composition of volatile compounds.
KADIN KAMU ÇALIŞANLARINDA PSİKOLOJİK TACİZİN ÖNLENMESİNE YÖNELİK HUKUKİ DÜZENLEMELER
Authors: ÖZMEN Fatma Zehra
Published: September 2023

Çalışma hayatında ciddi bir sorun teşkil eden psikolojik taciz kavramı hususunda ülkemizde uluslararası literatürden daha geç başlamasına karşın konuya dair bilinçlenme gittikçe artış göstermektedir. Psikolojik taciz kavramının tanımının net bir şekilde yapılması ve nedenlerinin belirtilerek, psikolojik tacizi oluşturan durumların ortadan kaldırılması hem kamu sektörü hem de özel sektör açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Kamu kurumlarındaki psikolojik taciz, genel olarak hiyerarşik yapısının bulunmasından kaynaklanmaktadır. Ayrıca kamu kurumlarındaki psikolojik tacizin kadınlar nezdinde incelenmesi de kadınlara yönelik psikolojik tacizin boyutlarının ortaya çıkmasında önemlidir. Çalışmada kadın kamu çalışanlarının psikolojik tacize maruz kalmaları üzerinde durulmuş ve psikolojik tacizin önlenmesine yönelik hukuki düzenlemeler incelenmiştir.
EFFECTS OF RHIZOBACTERIA APPLICATION ON ENZYME ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT APPLE SCION–ROOTSTOCK COMBINATIONS
Authors: Yildiz Ercan , Yaman Mehmet , Say Ahmet
Published: September 2023

By using biofertilizers consisting of beneficial microorganisms instead of synthetic chemicals, plant growth is increased, damage to the environment is largely prevented and soil fertility is preserved. This study was conducted using seven standard cultivars (Scarlet Spur, Red Chief, Fuji, Jeromine, Galaxy Gala, Granny Smith, and Golden Reinders), which were budded onto M9 and MM106 rootstocks commonly used in the region. During the experiment, nitrogen and phosphorus solvent rhizobacteria were applied three times over a 15-day period in the spring. The application of rhizobacteria had a positive impact on the catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and peroxidase (POD) activities observed in the leaves across all scion-rootstock combinations. This effect ranged from 4.0% to 30.0% for CAT, from 5.2% to 21.7% for SOD, and from 13.7% to 29.1% for POD. In this study, very significant results were obtained on the effects of rootstocks and rhizobacteria application on enzymatic activity. The results of the present study may provide significant leads for further studies on this subject.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi, Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Sikap Perubahan Organisasi Dengan Komitmen Organisasi Sebagai Mediasi
Authors: Nasution Rizky Hamid , Tasri Evi Susanti
Published: September 2023

The UPTD of the Protected Forest Management Unit (KPHL) of Pasaman Raya is one of the regional technical implementing units of the Forestry Service of West Sumatra Province. So that it becomes interesting to examine the attitude of organizational change in employees. This study aims to analyze organizational change that is influenced by organizational culture variables, job satisfaction and the mediating role of organizational commitment. The results of this study state that partially there is a significant influence between organizational culture and positive and insignificant effect on organizational change attitudes, organizational culture has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, work goals have a positive and insignificant effect on organizational change attitudes, work goals have a positive and significant effect on organizational change. positive and significant on organizational commitment, organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on organizational change attitudes, organizational commitment becomes an intervention between organizational culture and organizational change attitudes and is not significant and organizational commitment becomes an intervention
Pengaruh Penggunaan Mobile Banking Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa UINSU)
Authors: Wulandari Putri , Aisah Nurkosrina , Chairina Chairina
Published: September 2023

Mobile banking or commonly called M-Banking is a banking service provided by banks to support the smoothness and ease of banking activities. This research uses quantitative research, because the focus of this research is to determine the effect of mobile banking on customer satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the use of mobile banking on customer satisfaction. There are positive and negative impacts on the use of mobile banking. The positive impact that occurs is that customers can easily make any transactions, customers can also pay utility bills, water and so on with the features provided by mobile banking, while for the negative impacts of the existence of mobile banking such as smishing fraud, namely fraud that in the form of phishing where the fraudster will disguise himself as a bank to ask for data on a bank account, there is a risk of data theft by irresponsible parties.
Dampak Pemakaian Dan Perawatan Lensa Kontak Lunak Di Optik Mandiri Padang
Authors: Suryanta Dolly imam
Published: September 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang Dampak Pemakaian dan Perawatan Lensa Kontak Lunak di Optik Mandiri Padang, penggunaan lensa kontak menimbulkan banyak dampak negatif yang perlu di waspadai bagi pengguna, terlebih jika tidak mengikuti aturan pemakaian. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pasien pemakai lensa kontak lunak selama penelitian. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan teknik total sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner, kemudian data dibahas sesuai dengan teori yang diajukan dalam tinjauan pustaka.

Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa responden belum memahami dampak dari pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak yang tidak benar hal ini terlihat sebanyak 14 responden (46,7%) mengetahui tentang cara pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) yang benar bagi kesehatan mata dan 16 responden (53,3%)belum mengetahui tentang cara pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) yang benar bagi kesehatan mata, 13 responden (43,3%)mengetahui tentang dampak dari pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) yang tidak sesuai dengan standar dan sebanyak 17 responden (56,7%)belum mengetahui tentang dampak dari pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) yang tidak sesuai dengan standar,11 responden (36,7%)mengetahui tentang penanganan dari pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) dan sebanyak 19 responden (63,3%)belum mengetahui tentang penanganan dari pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens.

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, ada beberapa saran yang disampaikan yaitu bagi masyarakat pada saat memakai dan merawat lensa kontak harus lebih memperhatikan cara pemakaian dan perawatan yang benar agar tidak menimbulkan dampak bagi kesehatan mata, RO memberikan informasi kepada pasiententang cara pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) yang benar bagi kesehatan mata serta memberikan informasi tentangdampak dari pemakaian dan perawatan lensa kontak lunak (softlens) yang tidak sesuai dengan standar.
Comparative analysis of the use of various criteria for assessing individual risk at the Navy facilities
Authors: Kicha Ekaterina Igorevna , Kicha Maxim Alexandrovich
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The objectives of the study are to develop new risk assessment criteria and analyze their advantages, compare the results obtained with different approaches to the application of the existing methodology for calculating individual risks (using the example of one of the studied hypothetical objects).
Results. New (additional) criteria for assessing individual risk with grouping of harmful substances, justified for use in calculating the individual risk of receiving a toxodose leading to mild injury (decreased performance).
Limitations. The results obtained can be used in the development of methods for assessing the chemical safety of specific facilities and performing standardization work.
Conclusion. The use of new approaches to risk calculation should provide an opportunity to more accurately assess the level of exposure for a person, predict the likelihood of adverse effects of varying severity and, accordingly, propose mechanisms to reduce exposure levels and take measures to minimize the negative impact.
The development of pre-implantation mouse embryos under the influence of sublethal doses of cadmium chloride on the maternal organism
Authors: Noniashvili Ekaterina Mikhailovna
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Cadmium (CD) is a heavy metal widely distributed in the environment, when it enters the human body, it leads to the development of various diseases.
The aim of this work was to study the effect of sublethal doses of cadmium chloride on the preimplantation development of mouse embryos in vivo.
Material and methods. During the first three days of pregnancy, female mice were injected with 10 μM cadmium chloride (CdCl2). On the fourth day of the experiment, the embryos were explanted from the uterus and assessed development by the number of morules and blastocysts in each group and the number of blastomeres in the control and exposed embryos.
Results. Embryos exposed to cadmium chloride in utero passed the initial stages of cleavage and blastocyst formation faster than the control embryos. At the blastocyst stage, the rate of cleavage of exposed and control embryos statistically did not differ.
Limitations. The influence of the toxicant was assessed only on preimplantation mice embryos with intraperitoneal administration of the drug to mothers and in a single dose. Studies of mouse embryos at the postimplantation period of development would reveal in more detail the effect of the drug on embryogenesis.
Conclusion. Injections of sublethal doses of cadmium chloride to female mice at the debut of pregnancy force the development of embryos to the blastocyst stage.
The effect of a new technical product of the chloroacetamide class on the parameters of acute oral toxicity and long-term effects on the body of rats
Authors: Epishina Tatiana Mikhailovna
Published: September 2023

ntroduction. The ability of pesticides to circulate in environmental objects (water, air, soil) and their presence in agricultural products cause the possibility of their chronic adverse effects on a living organism.
The aim of the study was to study the effect of a new technical product of the chloroacetamide class (TPH) on the parameters of acute oral toxicity (LD50) and long–term effects of action (embryotoxicity and teratogenicity), the establishment of a hazard class.
Material and methods. In accordance with the set goal in the biological testing laboratory (vivarium) of the FSUE “FNTSG named after F.F. Studies were conducted on the effect of a new technical product of the chloroacetamide class on the parameters of acute oral toxicity (LD50) in male rats, embryotoxicity and teratogenicity in pregnant rats. Hazard classes are established according to the methodological recommendations (MP No. 1.2.0235–21). Previously, studies in this volume have not been conducted.
Results. Results. It was found that the acute oral toxicity (LD50) of the studied compound is at the level of > 2000 mg/kg of body weight. According to the results of the long-term effect, it was revealed that the inactive dose (NOEL) for the mother was set at the level of 1/15 LD50 and NOEL for 1/5 LD50 fetuses (embryotoxicity, teratogenicity).
Limitations related to the analysis of the results of experimental data on the study of long-term effects (embryotoxicity and teratogenicity) of the pesticide without taking into account the carcinogenic effect on the body of warm-blooded (rats) as a result of exposure to a new technical product of the chloroacetamide class.
Conclusion. The studied technical product of the chloroacetamide class according to the hygienic classification of pesticides and agrochemicals by the degree of dangerity1 by acute oral toxicity (LD50) and by the long-term effects of action (embryotoxicity and teratogenicity) carried out on rodents (rats, males and females) refers to low-hazard compounds (hazard class 4).
Functional Research on Fermented Pine Needles for the Development of Cosmetic Materials for Acne Improvement
Authors:   Society for Jeju Studies, Lee Yoon-ji , Yoon Weon-Jong
Published: September 2023

In this study, the pine needles were fermented with microorganisms originated from
Jeju island and the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the fermented extracts were
investigated to develop new cosmetic materials. The microorganisms used for
fermentation were Bacillus coagulans KK7 strain, Lactobacillus brevis GJ26 strain, and
Pediococcus acidilactici BDD10 strain isolated from Jeju. The antioxidant activities of the
fermented and non-fermented pine needles extracts were evaluated by the DPPH radical
scavenging activity. The DPPH radical scavenging activities of the fermented pine
needles extracts were relatively higher than the non-fermented pine needles extracts. In
order to examine whether the fermented pine needle extracts can be used as acne
improvement materials, antibacterial tests were conducted on Cutibacterium acnes,
Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. aureus. The antibacterial activities of the fermented
and non-fermented pine needles extracts against C. acnes were confirmed, and the
extracts of pine needles fermented by BDD10 strain showed better antibacterial activity
compared to non-fermented pine needles extracts. These results suggest that fermented
pine needles can be used as a new cosmetic material with antioxidant and antibacterial
functions.
ANALISIS LOGAM BERAT DALAM SEDIMEN PADA HILIR BERDASARKAN GEOACCUMULATION INDEX (IGE) DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI DELI
Authors: Fuad Mhd Andre , Pane Yunita
Published: September 2023

Sungai merupakan tempat yang paling baik untuk melakukan pengamatan dari pencemaran logam berat pada sedimen yang terkandung didalamnya. Kegiatan industri pada daerah aliran sungai yang melibatkan penggunaan logam berat seperti industri tekstil, pelapisaan logam, cat/tinta warna, percetakan, bahan agrokimia. Penggunaan Geoaccumulation index (Ige) merupakan salah satu metode untuk mengukur besaran kadar logam berat pada Sedimen dan tingkat pencemaran logam berat dalam sedimen. Sehingga penulis memutuskan untuk meneliti hal tersebut untuk mengetahui kadar logam berat pada Sedimen DAS Deli dan mengetahui tingkat pencemaran logam berat pada sedimen Sungai Deli. sempel diambil pada 5 titik sesuai dengan koordinat yang dilakukan pada Sungai Deli di bagian hilir. Hasil penelitian kualitas Sedimen daerah Aliran Sungai Deli dalam katagori kelas 0 sampai kelas 2 bahwa kualitas sedimen tidak tercemar hingga tercemar sedang oleh logam timbal (Pb). Nilai akumulasi dari Logam Seng (Zn) Sebesar 0.712019 sampai 1.519374.( 0 ? Ige ? 2 ) Menunjukan sedimen daerah aliran sungai deli dalam katagori kelas 1 sampai kelas 2 bahwa kualitas sedimen tercemar ringan hingga tercemar sedang. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan untuk sedimen sungai deli berada dalam katagori kelas 1 sampai kelas 2 dengan kualitas sedimen tidak tercemar hingga tercemar sedang oleh logam pb dan zn.
A Comparative Study of Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Discussions in Promoting Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Bokase Martin
Published: September 2023

The decision between synchronous and asynchronous online dialogues has major consequences for building critical thinking abilities among learners in the field of online education. A comparative analysis was performed in this study to determine the usefulness of different conversation formats in the context of cognitive development. The study used a quantitative technique to examine pre-test and post-test scores of individuals who participated in either synchronous or asynchronous talks. Qualitative insights were also collected via participant questionnaires and observation.  The findings demonstrated that both conversation approaches had the ability to improve critical thinking abilities, however the outcomes differed slightly. The pre-test results showed that participants in both groups had comparable baseline cognitive skills. However, the post-test results favored the synchronous group, with a mean score of 82.15 against 79.32 in the asynchronous group. This contrast highlighted the significance of real-time engagement in allowing for instant analysis and critical evaluation. Congruent with earlier research, synchronous dialogues emerged as a venue for deep cognitive involvement, harmonizing with ideas of social presence and active participation.  Asynchronous talks, on the other hand, provided flexibility by allowing learners to interact at their own speed, but with significantly reduced development. These findings have significance for educators, instructional designers, and institutions, directing the selection of discussion formats that are matched with intended pedagogical goals. The study adds to the conversation about online debates and critical thinking by giving a complete knowledge of their influence and emphasizing the importance of context in educational settings.
The Kano Model Assessment Framework for Soil Environmental Quality under Good Governance Doctrine of Bank Independence and Accountability for Code of Conduct towards Corporate Ethics
Authors: Llarena Zharama
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Bank trading is basically observed in their traditional agreements of bargaining products and services. However, in terms of meeting and complying with global economic standards set by WTO to promote sustainable development known as doctrine of good governance, it is certain that corporate practices will be lacking explanatory tools for achieving corporate ethics as their culmination of bank independence and accountability to civil society. This paper aims to map the importance of bank independence and its accountability using Kano model assessment in addressing issues of concerns in trade-environmental problems under WTO economic standards.

Methodology: Soil environmental quality is a quantitative measurement of Kano developmental framework using positivistic paradigm towards legal scholarship defiance of corporate ethics for culmination reflection and plotting the behavior of corporate institutions to eradicate poverty line and promote the economic prosperity of their territory or jurisdiction by answering issues on environmental problems such as soil quality for advocacy of environmental protection under trade-environment conflicts of WTO as accountability to human society for achieving sustainable development following good governance doctrine.

Findings: Business law has a dynamic performance of both the behavior of the corporate and its environment through interactions of human society in their competition market. Innovation of products and corporate services must be integrated with good governance principles using the insufficiency of their code of conduct explanatory authority to enforce trade-environment agreements in achieving human rights of sustainable development in international and global economic standards. The realization of civil rights to sustainable development is reflected with the good governance principle.

Recommendations: The legal scholarship defiance of doctrinal research using positivistic paradigm of objective knowledge can be recommended to other corporate practices to advocate financial intelligence through active participation to environmental calls as political agendas as intended to lessen poverty towards integration to economic transparency and ecological protection. The plotting over time can be predicted towards comparison of constitutional rights of public welfare and safety.
Democratizing Science
Authors: Mattei Paola
Published: September 2023

EPUB and EPDF available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This book examines potential remedies for improving public trust and the legitimacy of science. It reviews different policy approaches adopted by governments to incentivise the empowerment of stakeholders through co-production arrangements, participatory mechanisms, public engagement and interaction between citizens and researchers. Offering an original analysis of the political roots of the governmental impact and engagement agenda, this book sheds much-needed light on the wider connections to democracy.
Elektif Cerrahi Planlanan Hastalarda Cerrahi Korku, Uyku ve Uykusuzluk Durumu Arasındaki İlişkinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: KILINÇ Tülay , KARAMAN ÖZLÜ Zeynep
Published: September 2023

Giriş: Cerrahi girişim öncesi hastalarda yapılacak girişime bağlı olarak anksiyete, korku ve uykusuzluk gibi sorunlar yaşanabilmektedir.
Amaç: Araştırma elektif cerrahi planlanan hastalarda cerrahi korku, uyku ve uykusuzluk durumu arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapıldı.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı nitelikte tasarlanan araştırma, Erzurum ilinde bulunan bir üniversite hastanesinde yürütüldü. Veriler, elektif cerrahi uygulanacak 310 hastadan toplandı. Verilerin toplanmasında Hasta Soru Formu, Cerrahi Korku Ölçeği, Epworth Uykululuk Ölçeği ve Uykusuzluk Şiddeti İndeksi kullanıldı. Tanımlayıcı istatistikler, independent t test, ANOVA testi ve pearson korelasyon analizi ile veriler değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Hastaların Cerrahi Korku Ölçeği puan ortalamasının 30,78 ± 21,82; Epworth Uykululuk Ölçeği puan ortalamasının 6,41 ± 4,40; Uykusuzluk Şiddeti İndeksi puan ortalamasının 10,03 ± 5,78 olduğu belirlendi. Cerrahi Korku Ölçeği kısa dönem ve uzun dönem sonuçları alt boyut ve toplam puan ortalamaları ile Epworth Uykululuk Ölçeği (r=0,27), (r=0,33), (r=0,32) ve Uykusuzluk Şiddeti İndeksi (r=0,36), (r=0,36), (r=0,38) toplam puan ortalamaları arasında pozitif yönde istatistiksel olarak ileri derecede anlamlı ilişki olduğu saptandı (p < 0,01). Cinsiyet, yaş, daha önce ameliyat olma ve yatış yapılan cerrahi kliniğin hastaların cerrahi korku düzeylerini etkilediği belirlendi. Cinsiyet, kronik hastalık, düzenli ilaç kullanımı, daha önce hastaneye yatma, ameliyat öncesi hastanede kalış süresi ve Amerikan Anesteziyoloji Derneği hasta değerlendirme sınıflamasının hastaların uyku durumlarını etkilediği saptandı (p < 0,05).
Sonuç: Elektif cerrahi uygulanacak olan hastalarda cerrahi korkunun uyku ve uykusuzluk üzerinde etkili olduğu, bazı sosyodemografik ve ameliyata ilişkin özelliklerin hastaların cerrahi girişim öncesi korku düzeyini ve uyku durumlarını etkilediği belirlendi.
Determining the Difficulties Experienced by Patients in Activities of Daily Living After Appendectomy: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: BOZKUL Gamze , BULUT Hülya
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Appendectomies are among the most frequently performed emergency surgical
procedures and patients often encounter difficulties in performing activities of daily living.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the difficulties experienced by patients after appendectomy.
Method: A total of 60 patients who underwent an appendectomy were included in the study was
conducted. The data of the study were collected using Personal Information Form and the Effect of
the Surgery on the Patients’ Daily Life Activities form. Descriptive statistical methods, Mann Whitney
U, and Friedman tests were used to evaluate the data.
Results: After appendectomy surgery, patients experienced difficulties in performing activities of daily
living and these difficulties were higher in the first two weeks but decreased statistically significantly
over time (p < 0.05). Postoperative nausea and vomiting 0.53 ± 1.2, pain during mobilization 4.07
± 1.41, loss of appetite 0.7 ± 1.26, discomfort at the wound site 1.47 ± 1.78, and the desire to hide
the wound 0.4 ± 1.07 were more common in the female patients than in the male patients after
the appendectomy. In addition, patients who underwent open appendectomy experienced more
postoperative difficulty (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: From the results of the study, the patients undergoing appendectomy experienced
difficulties. It is recommended that patients who have undergone an appendectomy be followed up
by phone and provided counseling after discharge in order to prevent the potential difficulties they
may experience.
Universidade como espaço intercultural de in/exclusão na perspectiva de estudantes indígenas Kaingang
Authors: Mendes Silva Ivone Maria
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho discute a in/exclusão educacional de estudantes indígenas Kaingang no ensino superior público brasileiro, partindo de estudo empírico que investiga o lugar e a importância da interculturalidade nesse processo. Encampa contribuições dos estudos decoloniais latino-americanos em diálogo com os estudos pós-coloniais, além de produções de intelectuais indígenas brasileiros. Como parte do desenho de pesquisa, foram realizadas entrevistas individuais e em grupo com cinco universitárias Kaingang que estudam numa instituição pública federal e a análise de um documentário de acesso público, produzido em 2020, que reúne depoimentos de outros quatorze estudantes indígenas da mesma instituição. Os materiais áudio e videogravados foram analisados tomando-se por base pressupostos da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados permitem constatar que desafios como o distanciamento do currículo acadêmico em relação aos valores culturais, aos saberes e aos modos de produzir conhecimento dos povos indígenas persistem, assim como a existência de opressões diversas, preconceitos e discriminações que marcam tanto a relação com colegas quanto com professores. Conclui-se que o diálogo intercultural pode contribuir para o enfrentamento desses desafios e sua valorização pela universidade é um projeto em construção no Brasil.
Por onde andam os PPPs (Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos): esticando possibilidades de transformação na Educação Escolar Indígena brasileira
Authors: Herbetta Alexandre , Pirkodi Caetano Moraes Tapuia Eunice , Kamer Ribeiro Apinajé Júlio
Published: September 2023

O texto a seguir busca refletir sobre o potencial de agenciamento de documento central para o funcionamento de escolas indígenas no Brasil, o Projeto Político Pedagógico, que indica características e perspectivas centrais para o funcionamento da instituição. Por meio da análise de documentos da criação e desenvolvimento do Curso de Especialização “Educação Intercultural e transdisciplinar; gestão pedagógica”, cujo objetivo foi o de criar coletivamente, junto a docentes indígenas, tais documentos, da análise de alguns destes documentos e do diálogo com docentes indígenas, busca-se entender a complexidade do processo de elaboração do PPP em relação ao contexto da educação escolar indígena no Brasil. Entende-se que o processo de elaboração do PPP é importante dos pontos de vista epistemológico e político, já que sistematiza conhecimentos indígenas e detona processos de mobilização comunitária.
Pueblo wichí y educación superior: una experiencia intercultural en la Universidad Nacional de Salta
Authors: Rodríguez Nuria Macarena , Di Pietro Noelia Daniela , Ossola María Macarena , Soriano Gonzalo Víctor Humberto
Published: September 2023

El artículo se basa en una investigación incipiente acerca de la Diplomatura en Interpretación y Traducción Intercultural Wichí-Castellano para el Acceso a la Justicia.  El objetivo de la pesquisa es comprender las experiencias de los estudiantes de la Diplomatura y cómo se relacionan con los modos en que se desarrolla esta política educativa institucional. La metodología sigue una lógica cualitativa, enmarcada en la Antropología de la Educación y la Pedagogía Crítica. Se trata de un estudio de caso que recupera aportes de la etnografía como enfoque. Esta experiencia resulta relevante por ser la primera carrera universitaria, en Argentina, destinada exclusivamente a miembros de un pueblo indígena que son bilingües (wichí-español). Además, se utilizan ambas lenguas para su dictado, que se desarrolla con docentes indígenas y no indígenas, lo cual cobra mayor relevancia por el valor identitario que tiene la lengua para el pueblo wichí. Se destaca, también, por el protagonismo de los wichí en la demanda, diseño y desarrollo de la Diplomatura, así como la participación de diferentes instituciones. Los primeros análisis en la investigación nos permitieron identificar esta experiencia como transformadora, dado que modifica las relaciones históricas de estos estudiantes con la educación formal, en sus trayectorias previas.
Un proceso de educación intercultural crítica y decolonial en Jngi Ndanchitsjeen: una reflexión metodológica y personal
Authors: Tawil Stempa Dana
Published: September 2023

Este artículo tiene el objetivo de explorar prácticas educativas que se acerquen a una interculturalidad crítica y decolonial. Presenta una investigación-intervención educativa situada que pretende poner en práctica el Método Inductivo Intercultural en las Milpas Educativas. Muestra el proceso de estar, planear e intervenir desde una visión personal, honesta, crítica y compleja, para aproximarse a una educación contextualizada, dignificante y consciente. Los resultados dan cuenta de un proceso rico en aprendizajes para todas las personas involucradas, sin olvidar las limitaciones de intentar co-construir el acto educativo. Se cierra reafirmando la importancia de la educación que pone al centro a la comunidad y a la identidad étnica como un asunto de existencia.
Physical Education and the Importance of Lifelong Fitness Habits
Authors: Eleanore Mitsu S. Delito
Published: September 2023

This paper employed a mixed-methods approach, examines the connection between "Physical Education and the Importance of Lifelong Fitness Habits" in a sample of 500 participants. Quantitative results reveal a positive and statistically significant correlation between perceived physical education quality and lifelong fitness habits (r = 0.59, p < 0.01), with student engagement acting as a key mediator (r = 0.45, p < 0.01). Teacher competence positively associates with both program quality (r = 0.56, p < 0.01) and student engagement (r = 0.68, p < 0.01). Qualitative insights further underscore the role of engaging, well-structured physical education classes and effective teaching in shaping future fitness behaviors. Participants attribute their commitment to lifelong fitness habits to positive experiences within these programs and emphasize the vital roles of parental support and accessible community fitness resources beyond school. In summary, this research underscores the significance of quality physical education, student engagement, effective teaching, and parental involvement in fostering lifelong fitness habits. These findings advocate for investments in high-quality physical education, student engagement strategies, and parental support mechanisms. This study enriches the understanding of the multifaceted dynamics involved in lifelong fitness cultivation, with potential for further research exploring the moderating influence of environmental factors.