bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of Machine Learning Models for Analyzing the Correlation and Classification of Complications in Pregnancy Using Amniotic Fluid
Authors: Palanisamy Santhi , Deepa K. , Sathya Sundaram M.
Published: October 2023

Amniotic fluid is an important fluid for unborn babies. This liquid surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) and helps to improve the stages of growth. The main purpose of this liquid is to proper development of lungs, bone growth, and to protect the baby from outside injury. At the time of pregnancy, the healthcare providers will give more concentration on the part of monitoring the amniotic fluid. The reduction and increasing rate of this liquid gives major problem in fetus growth as well as give the more complications in delivery. In today's strategy, nearly eight percent of the people are having problems with amniotic fluid. So, the analyzing the correlation factors and the level of amniotic fluid is a very important process to avoid problems in pregnancy. For this purpose, this chapter gives machine learning models to identify the correlation and analyze the levels of liquid present in fetus.
Transgenic mosquitoes: Is that a reality?
Authors: Karunaratne S. H. P. Parakrama
Published: October 2023

No abstract available
Sublethal effects of fenoxycarb on female reproduction in Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Izadpanah Abouzar , Mikani Azam , Moharramipour Saeid
Published: October 2023

The cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hünber) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a polyphagous pest that causes severe damage to economical crops in most parts of the world. The juvenile hormone analogues are a group of insect growth regulators that increase larval ages and disrupt larval development. Moreover, they affect reproductive system in adult insects. In this study, the effects of sublethal doses of fenoxycarb on fecundity, fertility, and longevity parameters, as well as on oocyte size, ecdysteroid titer in ovaries, and expression level of the ultraspiracle (USP), ecdysone receptor (EcR), hormone receptor 3 (HR3), and vitellogenin (Vg) genes in adult female H. armigera, were examined. Feeding on artificial diet containing fenoxycarb (LC10 and LC25) significantly decreased the percentage of larval survival rate, pupation rate, pupal weight, fecundity, fertility, and oviposition period. It also clearly shortened female longevity. Fenoxycarb treatment suppressed the expression of the USP, EcR, and Vg genes in H. armigera but had no effect on the HR3 gene expression level in either pupae or adults. Overall, our results show that using fenoxycarb as a juvenile hormone analogue can reduce reproduction in H. armigera and may work as an alternative to the use of insecticides for controlling this important agricultural pest.
Pomolic acid and its glucopyranose ester promote apoptosis through autophagy in HT-29 colon cancer cells
Authors: Liu Li-Yan , Yu Teng-Hua , Liao Tie-Song , Xu Peng , Wang Ying , Shi Min , Li Bin
Published: October 2023

Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly indicated in the management of malignant disease. Although oesophagectomy is a difficult operation, with a long learning curve, there is actually a shift towards the laparoscopic/thoracoscopic/ robotic approach, due to the advantages of visualization, surgeon comfort (robotic surgery) and the possibility of the whole team to see the operation as well as and the operating surgeon. Although currently there are still many controversial topics, about the surgical treatment of patients with gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma, such as the type of open or minimally invasive surgical approach, the type of oesophago-gastric resection, the type of lymph node dissection and others, the minimally invasive approach has proven to be a way to reduce postoperative complications of resection, especially by decreasing pulmonary complications. The implementation of new technologies allowed the widening of the range of indications for this type of surgical approach. The short-term and long-term results, as well as the benefits for the patient - reduced surgical trauma, quick and easy recovery - offer this type of surgical treatment the premises for future development. This article reviews the updates and perspectives on the minimally invasive approach for GOJ adenocarcinoma.
Association between the Khorana risk score and all-cause mortality in Japanese patients with gastric and colorectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhang Yu-Feng , Wang Guo-Dong , Huang Min-Guang , Qiu Zhao-Qi , Si Jia , Xu Mao-Yi
Published: October 2023

Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly indicated in the management of malignant disease. Although oesophagectomy is a difficult operation, with a long learning curve, there is actually a shift towards the laparoscopic/thoracoscopic/ robotic approach, due to the advantages of visualization, surgeon comfort (robotic surgery) and the possibility of the whole team to see the operation as well as and the operating surgeon. Although currently there are still many controversial topics, about the surgical treatment of patients with gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma, such as the type of open or minimally invasive surgical approach, the type of oesophago-gastric resection, the type of lymph node dissection and others, the minimally invasive approach has proven to be a way to reduce postoperative complications of resection, especially by decreasing pulmonary complications. The implementation of new technologies allowed the widening of the range of indications for this type of surgical approach. The short-term and long-term results, as well as the benefits for the patient - reduced surgical trauma, quick and easy recovery - offer this type of surgical treatment the premises for future development. This article reviews the updates and perspectives on the minimally invasive approach for GOJ adenocarcinoma.
Real-world clinical effectiveness of sorafenib among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma at two centers in the United States
Authors: Li Daneng , Gruber Stephen B , Iyer Shrividya , Gupta Sanjay , Tejani Mohamedtaki
Published: October 2023

Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly indicated in the management of malignant disease. Although oesophagectomy is a difficult operation, with a long learning curve, there is actually a shift towards the laparoscopic/thoracoscopic/ robotic approach, due to the advantages of visualization, surgeon comfort (robotic surgery) and the possibility of the whole team to see the operation as well as and the operating surgeon. Although currently there are still many controversial topics, about the surgical treatment of patients with gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma, such as the type of open or minimally invasive surgical approach, the type of oesophago-gastric resection, the type of lymph node dissection and others, the minimally invasive approach has proven to be a way to reduce postoperative complications of resection, especially by decreasing pulmonary complications. The implementation of new technologies allowed the widening of the range of indications for this type of surgical approach. The short-term and long-term results, as well as the benefits for the patient - reduced surgical trauma, quick and easy recovery - offer this type of surgical treatment the premises for future development. This article reviews the updates and perspectives on the minimally invasive approach for GOJ adenocarcinoma.
Synchronous occurrence of gastric cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Liu Jie , Huang Bin-Jie , Ding Fei-Fei , Tang Fu-Tian , Li Yu-Min
Published: October 2023

Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly indicated in the management of malignant disease. Although oesophagectomy is a difficult operation, with a long learning curve, there is actually a shift towards the laparoscopic/thoracoscopic/ robotic approach, due to the advantages of visualization, surgeon comfort (robotic surgery) and the possibility of the whole team to see the operation as well as and the operating surgeon. Although currently there are still many controversial topics, about the surgical treatment of patients with gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma, such as the type of open or minimally invasive surgical approach, the type of oesophago-gastric resection, the type of lymph node dissection and others, the minimally invasive approach has proven to be a way to reduce postoperative complications of resection, especially by decreasing pulmonary complications. The implementation of new technologies allowed the widening of the range of indications for this type of surgical approach. The short-term and long-term results, as well as the benefits for the patient - reduced surgical trauma, quick and easy recovery - offer this type of surgical treatment the premises for future development. This article reviews the updates and perspectives on the minimally invasive approach for GOJ adenocarcinoma.
Unlocking the Role of Social Norms: How They Shape Women’s Public Toilet Usage in India
Authors: Babbar Karan , Das Upasak , Ashraf Sania , Shpenev Alex , Bicchieri Cristina
Published: October 2023

Poor access to toilets has significant impacts on hygiene, health, safety, and well-being. Women in resource-poor areas may not use public toilets because of concerns about personal safety and the disapproval of others. This study examines social beliefs about women’s use of public toilets in India, using data from 5,052 households in rural, semi-urban, and urban slum areas of Bihar and Tamil Nadu in 2018. We asked respondents about their beliefs regarding the prevalence of young women aged 16 to 30 years using public toilets alone and whether this behavior was approved of in their community. We also asked about their personal beliefs on this issue. We used hypothetical vignettes to assess perceptions of a young woman’s behavior in different settings regarding public toilet usage by women. Our results show that people who believe many women in their community use public toilets alone and approve of it are more likely to have positive beliefs about this behavior. The experimental vignettes suggest a potential causal link between the prevalence and approval of public toilet usage among young women and their likelihood of using it. These findings are consistent across Bihar and Tamil Nadu and the three administrative regions, indicating that interventions aimed at changing social expectations about women’s use of public toilets should focus on highlighting community members’ usage and approval. Efforts to encourage woman’s access to public toilets and services should target shifting beliefs about public toilet usage among women without disapproval from others.
Characterization of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 Cosmopolitan Genotype Circulating in Colombia
Authors: Ciuoderis Karl A. , Usuga Jaime , Moreno Isabel , Perez-Restrepo Laura S. , Flórez Diana Y. , Cardona Andres , Cloherty Gavin A. , Berg Michael G. , Hernandez-Ortiz Juan P. , Osorio Jorge E.
Published: October 2023

Dengue virus (DENV) is the etiological agent of dengue fever (DF), which is among the most prevalent vector-borne diseases in the tropics. In 2022, the Colombian health surveillance system reported more than 69,000 cases of DF. As part of a hospital-based fever surveillance study, acute-phase sera were collected from 4,545 patients with suspected dengue between 2020 and 2023 in three municipalities of Colombia. Combined reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction and antigen rapid testing confirmed that 376 patients (8.3%) had DF. The virus was isolated in cell culture from 166 of these patients (44.1%), and genome sequencing was performed successfully on 122 (73.5%). Three DENV serotypes (1, 2, and 3) were identified. Phylogenetic analyses of the DENV-2 sequences revealed that 42 of 50 of the isolates (84%) belonged to the DENV-2 cosmopolitan genotype lineage, clustering with sequences from Asia, Peru, and Brazil. We report the detection, isolation, and whole-genome sequencing (11 Kb) of the DENV-2 cosmopolitan genotype and its recent introduction to Colombia.
Áp dụng hồi quy Ridge và mạng nơron nhân tạo để dự báo giá ICO sau sáu tháng
Authors: Toại Trần Kim , Hạnh Võ Thị Xuân , Huân Võ Minh
Published: October 2023

ICO (Initial Coin Offering) là phương thức huy động vốn đầu tư cho dự án tiền số. Những nhà đầu tư mua đồng tiền này ở thời điểm chưa phát hành với mức giá cực kỳ rẻ. Sau đó, các đồng tiền này được niêm yết lên sàn giao dịch, giá của chúng sẽ tăng lên cực kỳ nhanh nếu đồng tiền này tốt. Đánh giá ICO sau sáu tháng phát hành là khoảng thời gian nhà đầu tư mong đợi thu được lợi nhuận. Tập dataset gồm 109 ICO được xây dựng từ các website uy tín sau bước tiền xử lý dữ liệu. Phân tích tương quan giữa 12 đầu vào cho thấy dữ liệu gặp vấn đề đa cộng tuyến, điều này dẫn đến làm sai lệch kết quả của mô hình hồi quy bội. Hiện tượng quá khớp xảy ra khi sử dụng mô hình hồi quy bội. Để khắc phục những hạn chế của mô hình hồi quy bội, phương pháp hồi quy Ridge giải quyết được các vấn đề dữ liệu ICO này. Mô hình mạng neuron nhân tạo giải quyết mối quan hệ phi tuyến phức tạp giữa đầu vào và giá ICO. Bằng cách hiệu chỉnh tham số để đạt được hiệu năng tốt nhất theo ba thước đo hiệu năng Root Mean Square Error, Rsquares và Mean Absolute Error, kết quả chỉ ra thuật toán hồi quy ridge với tập kiểm tra với 3 ICO đạt được độ chính xác từ 63% tới 92% giá ICO, mô hình mạng neuron nhân tạo dự báo độ chính xác 98% giá trị thật tùy theo thước đo được sử dụng.
Xác định sự ảnh hưởng và mức độ ảnh hưởng của các nhân tố đến phát triển du lịch sinh thái bền vững - Trường hợp nghiên cứu tại tỉnh Cà Mau
Authors: Hoàng Nguyễn Phước , Thu Nguyễn Thị Mộng
Published: October 2023

Nghiên cứu nhằm xác định sự ảnh hưởng và mức độ ảnh hưởng của các nhân tố đến phát triển Du Lịch Sinh Thái (DLST) bền vững tỉnh Cà Mau. Mẫu thu thập từ 500 du khách nội địa đã và đang đi Du Lịch (DL) tại Cà Mau. Kết quả phân tích mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính (SEM) cho thấy: (1) sự hài lòng ảnh hưởng mạnh đến DLST bền vững; điểm đến hấp dẫn; liên kết vùng; thấp nhất là chính sách quản lý du lịch; (2) chính sách quản lý du lịch ảnh hưởng mạnh nhất; điểm đến hấp dẫn; hạ tầng kỹ thuật; văn hóa - xã hội; thấp nhất là môi trường thiên nhiên; (3) hạ tầng kỹ thuật ảnh hưởng mạnh nhất đến sự hài lòng; kế đến văn hóa - xã hội; môi trường thiên nhiên; cuối cùng là chính sách quản lý du lịch. Dựa trên kết quả nghiên cứu, một số hàm ý quản trị được đề xuất nhằm phát triển DLST bền vững cho tỉnh Cà Mau.
Brazil: Roots of Popular Culture (experience of interpretations)
Authors: Malkovskaya I. A.
Published: October 2023

The roots of Brazilian folk culture have different forms, structure and history. These roots have been formed over a long period, they have intertwined and influenced one another. Authentic cultures (Indian tribes) and «newcomers» (African and European culture) have been interacting with one another in complex socio-political realities. Together these cultures have created a vivid aesthetic image of the country. The aesthetic principle is most clearly expressed in folklore, the forms of which are diverse and multifaceted. The culture of the people is dynamic; it speaks through folklore in a variety of verbal and non-verbal languages: plastic art, music, dance, folk crafts, national costumes, works of the verbal genre (fairy tales, epics, legends, myths, etc.). Folk culture defines the identity of society, it is reflected in the high aesthetics of professional visual art, music, literature and gradually enters into mass culture and show business. Modernism, the art trend of the early 20th century, became a vivid reflection of the folk features of Brazilian culture. Over time, the tendency to rely on folk national culture has intensified, affecting all aspects of society — from mass culture to social policy. The cultural construction of society in close interaction and cooperation with the folk tradition, the consolidation and renewal of tradition ultimately determine the mentality of the nation, the stability of its existence and self-preservation. The study of Brazilian folk culture opens up new horizons for those who yearn to understand the world of diversity and the world of beauty. The coexistence in a single space of the people of many traditions and aesthetic images that do not oppose, but complement each other, inspires historical optimism which is «colored» by our experience of interpreting the culture of Brazil.
Small Genres of Spanish Folklore
Authors: Bakanova A. V.
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the small genres of Spanish folklore. Genre is the main form of study in folklore; it translates a certain life experience of the people. The formation of the Spanish genre system was influenced both by Western and Eastern folklore traditions, and Spain itself has repeatedly served as a cultural intermediary. Spanish and Russian folklorists do not share the same take on terminology: Spanish researchers do not typically classify groups of genres according to their volume, therefore proverbs and sayings are studied as part of phraseology, whereas riddles, rhymes, tongue twisters and other texts are perceived as an example of children’s folklore creativity. However, variability of form and versatility of such texts allow us to study them within the framework of a single approach. Since the 15th century small genres have attracted special attention of Spanish scientists; authoritative collections of popular expressions and aphorisms have been published. Proverbs and sayings are also used by linguists as an example of the correct language usage. Thematically, proverbios and refranes touch on topics significant for the spiritual and economic life of a person, reflecting historical periods and social institutions of the past; at the same time, in modern usage, the meaning of paroemias can be reinterpreted. Spanish children’s folklore is represented by such genres as oraciones, inicios de juego, formulillas variadas, trabalenguas, adivinanzas, acertijos, and riddles are the most multifunctional type of them. The genres of children’s folklore are characterized by a particularly strong geographical reference that vividly illustrates the processes of intergenerational continuity, as well as preservation and transmission of national traditions.
Soft Infrastructure in Smart Sustainable Cities: A Literature Review
Authors: Ridwan Sutriadi
Published: October 2023

Learning from the cases in Indonesia, the proliferation of advanced technologies has engendered a burgeoning interest in smart city promotion as a dominant developmental theme, and this has an association heavily with physical infrastructure development, while there are other things that need to be thought about.  The methodology entails the scholarly works, procurement of data, classification of data, and integration of resultant discoveries.  The objective of this article is to furnish a thorough and intricate comprehension of the soft infrastructure that upholds crucial infrastructure systems. Qualitative assessments scrutinize outcomes within multiple frameworks to gauge the efficacy of the supple infrastructure in promoting resilience.  As a result, the occurrence of the theme of soft infrastructure in smart sustainable cities poses a novel challenge to continuously enhance their skills and expertise. The soft infrastructure in smart sustainable cities addresses business-spatial, cultural-political, and humane-innovation issues. Such resources can effectively address integrated regional challenges and well-conceived planning for cities.
Analysis of Nuclear Energy for Future Power Plants in Indonesia: An Assessment for Sustainable Energy Development
Authors: Josia Handrata Roy
Published: October 2023

Indonesia has been investing in expanding its power generation capacity to meet increasing needs. There is an ongoing demand for a new source of energy that is reliable, affordable, safe, and clean. This research has assessed the feasibility on implementing nuclear power plants in Indonesia using systematic literature review based on a comprehensive SWOT analysis, IFE/EFE matrix analysis, and TOWS analysis. The obtained result is that the impacts of internal and external factors are assessed as moderate-positive and positive, respectively. The research implies that strategies regarding investments, benefits, waste management, and collaborations with other alternative energy sources can significantly maximize the benefits and overcome challenges. This study contributes to the understanding of nuclear energy implementation in Indonesia and provides insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers seeking to explore and promote sustainable energy solutions in an urgent need regarding increasing energy demand.
ESTRATÉGIAS EDUCATIVAS PARA CUIDADORES DE CRIANÇAS COM GASTROSTOMIA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Ribeiro Mól Alice , Lima de Aguiar Beatriz Regina , Assunção Barros Lidiane Andrea , Diniz dos Reis Paula Elaine , Barros Ferreira Elaine
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: identificar estratégias educativas utilizadas por profissionais de saúde descritas na literatura científica para orientação de familiares cuidadores de crianças com gastrostomia. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied. Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochrane, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), PubMed e Web of Science. Foi realizada síntese descritiva e avaliação da qualidade metodológica segundo as recomendações do Instituto Joanna Briggs®.Foram incluídos estudos que abordassem o uso de estratégias educativas para orientação quanto ao uso e cuidado do cateter de gastrostomia na população pediátrica. Resultados: foram identificadas 520 referências, sendo 46 na literatura cinzenta. Após a seleção, 6 estudos primários foram incluídos e categorizados segundo a estratégia educativa adotada: protocolo educativo (n=2) e material educativo impresso (n=4). Três materiais educativos impressos eram validados. As estratégias educativas abordavam temas conceituais, cuidados e complicações. Conclusões: foram encontradas duas estratégias educativas para orientação de familiares cuidadores de crianças com gastrostomia. A combinação de protocolos educativos e materiais educativos impressos é promissora no que diz respeito à educação em saúde e espera-se, em estudo futuro, avaliar sua efetividade para melhorar o cuidado das crianças com gastrostomia.
FATORES RELACIONADOS A LESÃO RENAL AGUDA EM PACIENTES COM COVID-19
Authors: Cruz Gabrielle de Souza Longuim da , Casacio Gabriela Dominicci de Melo , Vaz Maryellen Dornelles Zarth , Ferreira Helder , Zilly Adriana , Silva Rosane Meire Munhak da
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: analisar os fatores relacionados ao desenvolvimento da Lesão Renal Aguda em pacientes com Covid-19 internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Método: estudo analítico, retrospectivo e transversal, realizado em Foz do Iguaçu, Brasil. Foram analisados os prontuários de 50 pacientes hospitalizados entre outubro/2020 a março/2021, por testes Qui-quadrado ou exato de Fischer atribuindo valor de p<0,05. Resultados: os fatores de risco identificados foram sexo masculino (52%), idade acima de 60 anos (62%), presença de comorbidades (94%), sobretudo a hipertensão arterial (68%), uso de ventilação mecânica por tempo maior que sete dias (60%), internação hospitalar acima de sete dias (82%) e uso de antibióticos (94%) e corticosteroides (96%). A maioria dos pacientes que necessitaram de hemodiálise (32%), ventilação mecânica (78%) e com hipertensão arterial (56%) evoluiu ao óbito (78%), com evidência estatística (p<0,0009). Conclusões: os fatores de risco podem ter contribuído para a progressão da doença e para a mortalidade.
Influence of Nickel in water on properties of Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete
Authors: Rushwanth Chowdary Nara  , Prof. S. Arivalagan
Published: October 2023

The study is aimed at investigating the effect of presence of Nickel in water on setting times and compressive strength of cement concrete. In the present study, the effect of Nickel (Ni) on setting time and compressive strength of cement is assessed under laboratory conditions. The research programme included tests of setting times and Mechanical strengths up to 28 days. In this research, the cement concrete cubes were cast with deionised water and deionised water containing the Nickel ions at various concentrations. The concentrations of Nickel (Ni) tested for different samples are 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 mg/L. The experimental results show that the presence of Nickel in deionised water accelerate both initial and final setting times up to 2000 mg/L. Nickel in deionised water up to 2000 mg/L there is a nominal change in compressive strength at early age (3-day). Beyond 2000 mg/L there is a significant change in the compressive strength at early ages as well as 28-day. Comparison of the Nickel with those of control mix levels reveal that the presence of Nickel increases the compressive strength. The rate of increase in compressive strength is with increase in concentration of Nickel.
Higher Students' Anxiety Level and Factor in Writing Essays through Google Docs
Authors: Kamal Alfiandy
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to investigate the level and factors of anxiety experienced by higher students while writing essays through Google Docs. It used a quantitative data collection method collected through questionnaires adapted from the Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) by Cheng and ESL Writing Anxiety by Zhang using Five-Point Likert Scale. There were 10 participants in this study selected by using convenience sampling. The results showed an average anxiety score of 63, indicating moderate anxiety levels. The study identified that a lack of sufficient writing practice was students' primary cause of anxiety. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the factors contributing to students' anxiety levels while writing essays through Google Docs. It can inform educators' strategies to support students in their writing assignments.
MOLECULAR MARKER BASED ESTIMATION OF APRICOT GENOTYPES COLLECTED FROM YEŞİLHİSAR REGION OF KAYSERİ
Authors: Uzun Aydın , Kuru Kuddusi , Pinar Hasan
Published: October 2023

Apricot is one of the most important stone fruits in the world. It can be evaluated as both fresh consumption and drying. Turkey is the first apricot producing country and has a rich genetic diversity. There are many apricot populations in different regions of Turkey. Some of them contain standard cultivars and some of them consist of local varieties or genotypes. Kayseri province has relatively important local apricot populations. In this study, genetic diversity in apricot populations in Yeşilhisar, Kayseri-Turkey was investigated. In the study, 32 apricot genotypes were studied with ISSR and POX markers. In apricot genotypes, 88.1% polymorphism was obtained with ISSR markers and 32.7% with POX markers. A dendrogram was created by combining ISSR and POX markers data. Accordingly, the level of similarity among genotypes varied between 0.73-1.00. Among the apricots, the genotypes 31 and 32 in particular were clearly apart from the others. In addition, genotype 21 was located alone in the dendrogram. The remaining apricots are divided into two main groups. The study revealed that Yeşilhisar region apricots have a significant variation.
Yönetim Bilişim Sistemleri Bölümü Öğrencilerinin ve Mezunlarının Girişimcilik Niyetini Etkileyen Faktörlerin Araştırılması
Authors: ÇELİK Kamil , TAŞ Ahmet
Published: October 2023

Girişimcilik eğilimi, girişimcilik yeteneklerini geliştirmek için gereken önemli bir bileşendir. Gençlerin girişimcilik eğitimleri kariyer seçimlerini de etkilediği için eğitim aşamasında onların girişimciliğe yönlendirilmesi, girişimcilik niyetlerinin olumlu değişimini sağlayacaktır. Yönetim Bilişim Sistemleri mezunu öğrencilerin kamu alanında diğer bölüm mezunlarına göre daha az iş imkanı bulunmaktadır. Bu yüzden mezun öğrencilerin kendi girişimlerini oluşturmaları daha faydalı olacaktır. Bunu sağlamak için de Yönetim Bilişim Sistemleri öğrencilerinin girişimcilik niyetini etkileyen faktörlerin araştırılması gerekli görülmüştür. Yapılan analizde girişimcilik eğitimi algısının girişimcilik niyetini etkilediği, ders içeriğinin yeterliliğinin girişimcilik niyetini etkilediği ve öğretim elemanının yetkinliğinin girişimcilik niyetini etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Computational red bone marrow dosimetry phantom of a one-year-old child enabling assessment of exposure due to incorporated beta emitters
Authors: Sharagin PA , Shishkina EA , Tolstykh EI
Published: October 2023

For residents of territories along the Techa River that was contaminated with radioactive substances in the 1950s, bone-seeking beta-emitting 89,90Sr were the main source of internal exposure of active (red ) bone marrow (AM). The dose of these radionuclides conditions the severity of leukemia risk for them. Improvement of the methods of internal AM dosimetry is an important task. Computational 3D phantoms of the skeleton sites are a component of the solution for this task. Simulation of radiation transfer in a heterogeneous bone model allows estimating the dose conversion factors from radionuclide activity to AM dose. This manuscript continues the series of papers covering the development of a set of computational phantoms of a reference human being of different age. The objective of the study was to develop a computational phantom of a one-year-old child skeleton for internal AM dosimetry (exposure due to incorporated beta emitters). Using the original SPSD (stochastic parametric skeletal dosimetry) model, we develop voxel 3D models of skeletal sites. Skeleton sites with active hematopoiesis were modeled as a set of phantoms of simple geometries. Distribution of AM throughout the skeleton and parameters of the phantoms were assessed on the basis of the published results of measurement done in real bones of children aged 9 months to 2 years. The generated computational phantom of a one-year-old child consisted of 39 segments. It simulates the structure of the bone tissue, location of AM, and population variability of the skeleton microstructure and size parameters.
Competition Profile Matrix of Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank
Authors:   Master’s Thesis Defence of Trade Union University, Thanh Loan Nguyen , Thi Ha Dr. Vu ,   Science Instructor
Published: October 2023

Applying the competitive profile matrix to analyze the competitiveness of commercial banks plays an important role due to the benefits it brings to bank managers in the process of forming strategies competition of banks. This article was conducted to build a competitive profile matrix of Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank to clearly indicate the strengths and weaknesses of the bank compared to other banks with similar resources and models. Operations as well as business methods. To construct the competitive profile matrix, the three-step theory is applied. Combined with that, the questionnaire survey method was used twice. The first time is to identify the 10 most important factors affecting the competitiveness of commercial banks in general. The second time is to determine the weight and level of influence of the factors. The research results of the article show the competitive profile matrix of Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank in comparison with four other banks VIB, TPbank, OCD and BacAbank.
Dampak Covid-19 Bagi Para Pihak Dalam Perjanjian E-Commerce
Authors: Sapulette Monalesya Dince , Balik Agustina
Published: October 2023

Introduction: One of the most important consumer rights is the right to comfort and safety in consuming goods and/or services. The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has become a challenge for consumers, both in consuming goods for their daily needs and services through e-commerce sales and purchase agreements. Therefore, the right of consumers to comfort and safety in consuming goods and/or services is based on Article 4 of Law No. 8 of 1999 concerning consumer protection during the Covid-19 pandemic.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to find out how consumer legal protection is during the Covid-19 pandemic and how the impact of Covid-19 on the parties in e-commerce agreements.Methods of the Research: In writing this thesis the author uses normative research methods, uses a factual approach and statutory approach. Normative legal research is also known as doctrinal legal research, and is then analyzed qualitatively descriptively in order to produce a conclusion.Results of the Research: Based on the research results obtained, that consumer protection is all efforts made to protect the interests and ensure legal certainty for consumers. In this effort, the rights and obligations of consumers and business actors cannot be separated. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on consumers' rights to comfort and safety in consuming goods and/or services in e-commerce agreements. Therefore, legal protection for consumers is needed both preventively and repressively so that every consumer's rights can be protected and their rights are maintained.
Produção e microambiente de cafeeiros (Coffea arabica L.) a diferentes distâncias de renques de cedro-australiano e eucalipto
Authors:   , Souza Neto Jussiê Gonçalves de
Published: October 2023

Em decorrência das mudanças climáticas é esperado que a cultura do cafeeiro arábica sofra alterações no seu desenvolvimento e produtividade. O cultivo do cafeeiro em Sistemas Agroflorestais (SAF) apresenta potencial de mitigar alterações negativas do clima, vide os extremos climáticos, resultando em menores estresses ambientais ao cafeeiro. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da espécie arbórea e da distância entre os cafeeiros e as árvores sobre o microclima e a produtividade do cafeeiro. O experimento localizou-se no município de Coimbra, Região das Matas de Minas Gerais, a 825 m de altitude, numa encosta com 21% de declividade e face de exposição solar sudeste a 142º SE. Foi conduzido entre setembro de 2021 e junho de 2022, instalado em uma lavoura de Coffea arabica L. cv. Catuaí 144, implantada em 2006. O espaçamento entre as plantas foi de 2,80 × 0,70 m, resultando em 5102 plantas/ha. Os renques de árvores foram implantados em 2006, utilizando-se duas espécies arbóreas (Eucalyptus sp. e Toona ciliata M. Roem. var. Australis), com espaçamento entre plantas de 1,82 e 3,43 m. As variáveis microclimáticas (potencial matricial do solo a 20 e a 40 cm de profundidade, temperaturas máxima, média e mínima do ar e radiação fotossinteticamente ativa) foram avaliadas, assim como a produtividade na safra 2021/22 foi estimada. Houve redução da produtividade conforme a proximidade do renque de eucaliptos, possivelmente causada pela competição por água, ainda que o ano agrícola tenha apresentado adequada disponibilidade hídrica para a região. A flutuação da temperatura do ar foi menor nos cafeeiros sombreados pelo eucalipto. O cafeeiro associado ao cedro-australiano apresentou produtividade (46,29 sacas/ha) superior à média da região cafeicultora (23,10 sacas/ha). Não houve diferença na radiação fotossinteticamente ativa disponível aos cafeeiros, independentemente da espécie arbórea ou distância dos cafeeiros ao renque. Conclui-se que o cedro-australiano pouco influencia nas variáveis microclimáticas avaliadas e na produtividade do cafeeiro. Temperaturas do ar mais altas estão relacionadas a maiores produtividades na associação com o Eucalipto. Palavras-chave: Café. Sombreamento. Produtividade. Microclima.
Navigating the Nexus: Childhood Trauma, Sexually Coercive Behaviour, Dark Tetrad Personality Traits, and Sexual Fantasy
Authors:   Fielding Graduate University, USA, Siotia Suchika , Harris-Britt April ,   Fielding Graduate University, USA, Cornelius Allen ,   Fielding Graduate University, USA
Published: October 2023

This critical review examines research on childhood trauma, personality traits, sexual fantasy, and sexually coercive behaviour. While each of these areas has been extensively studied in isolation, there is a notable lack of comprehensive research that investigates these variables collectively. This review aims to bridge this gap by synthesizing existing knowledge and emphasizing the need for a more integrated approach. Studies have uncovered intriguing links between childhood trauma, the influence of personality traits on sexual fantasies, and the potential connection between sexual fantasies and sexually coercive behaviour. However, the intricate interplay among these variables remains largely investigated in empirical research. By consolidating the research on these various relationships, this review underscores the importance of gaining a more holistic and nuanced understanding of existing complex dynamics. This work serves as a foundational step towards encouraging future research exploring these variables, assisting in elucidating their collective influence on human behaviour.
The design of a new oxygenation system for water flowing through a tube
Authors: Oprea Mugurel , Băran Nicolae , Constantin Mihaela , Nicolau Ana-Maria , Dobre Cătălina , Ibrean Beatrice
Published: October 2023

Due to climate change, stagnant or flowing waters continue to warm, and the content of dissolved oxygen in water decreases, endangering aquatic ecosystems and anthropogenic activities. To improve the water quality, water oxygenation or water aeration are used. This paper presents a system that aims to increase the concentration of the O2 dissolved in water flowing through tubes. The assembly of a helix with orifices through which air is introduced with pressure given by a compressor inside a tube is presented.
Optimization of the air separation process in single stage cryogenic units
Authors: Ionita Claudia , Vasilescu Elena-Eugenia , Stanciu Camelia , Pop Horatiu , Popa Lucretia
Published: October 2023

The industrial use of cryogenic air separation units started more than 130 years ago. Cryogenic air separation units produce oxygen, pure nitrogen and argon in liquid and/or gaseous state. Different configurations of these cryogenic plants lead to different quantities of gas and liquid products. In addition, product purity is also affected by the proposed scheme. As a result, the paper analyzes different variants of installations for the separation of binary gas mixtures based on the Linde process. By comparing energy indices and constructive considerations, the separation plant with external air pre-cooling and the use of a single-stage separation column is chosen. Finally, a study is carried out on the processes in the separation column and a calculation of the minimum mechanical work of separation. The real air consumption curve will also be built, with the help of which we shall determine what quantities of O2 and N2 are obtained by air separation at a specific consumption.
Photovoltaic panel’s angle optimization for a better reflected irradiation collection using empiric data and Excel functions approximation
Authors: Ivan Tudorel , Cristea Ovidiu
Published: October 2023

There are many unused surfaces (places) where is practical to install PV panels and still there is a lack of research in this domain. That is why this article presents research for a single row, from W-E, PV panels module output at different installation angle for a better indirect radiation collection, in special areas, like: roof, water-surface and shore. It contains experimental data correlated with simulation data.
Producing electricity on board a ship in motion or stationary using photovoltaic panels
Authors: Popa Nicolae-Silviu , Popescu Mihai-Octavian , Mocanu Vlad , Târhoacă Mircea , Popa Ciprian
Published: October 2023

A very important pillar for the world economy is the transport sector. Nowadays, about 80% of freight transport has been done by sea. Besides the recognized economic efficiency, ships are, unfortunately, an important sources of marine environment pollution. It is well known that the IMO is permanently concerned in maritime safety and many measures have been shown to be successful in reducing ship-sourced pollution. But it is not enough, new solutions must be found, and the answer can come from the direction of green energies (electricity produced from renewable sources). On board ships can be used as renewable energy sources wind energy or solar energy. Solar energy is easier to use because photovoltaic panels can be mounted on board the ship to produce electricity (however, provided that the photovoltaic panels do not increase the ship's forward resistance or reduce its manoeuvrability). Studies have shown that offshore wind energy is much more efficient than a ship-mounted wind turbine because an on-board wind turbine greatly reduces a ship's speed and manoeuvrability. The authors of the paper proposed to study the production of electrical energy obtained with the help of photovoltaic panels on board a ship in motion and stationary. The ship marched in the Mediterranean Sea for two months.
Controlled Plant Growth in Vertical Farming Systems
Authors: Găgeanu Iuliana , Tăbărașu Ana-Maria , Gheorghe Gabriel , Nițu Mihaela , Pruteanu Augustina
Published: October 2023

The traditional methods of growing crops, such as in greenhouses and open fields, have lately been put to the test by a contemporary invention called vertical farming. According to the amount of the output, the crops are usually stacked shelves and stacked vertically using this method. In order for crops to develop well without any agronomic restrictions, vertical farming integrates a number of technologies, including big data analytics, robotics, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, etc. Structures for vertical farming depend on complete solutions to support the integration of various hardware, data collection, data analysis, and automatic control of the installed devices. Future vertical urban farms will not only boost crop yields or lower production costs, but also vastly enhance the quality of the agricultural goods offered to city inhabitants, minimizing the unfavourable effects of urbanization on the environment. Due to their independence from climatic factors and reduced water requirements, vertical farms can serve the same purposes wherever they are, and locals can gain comparable advantages. The paper presents vertical farm systems as a whole and also a minimum and ideal setting for a vertical farm as a means of increasing food availability and yields, all while ensuring sustainability and environmental protection.
Monitoring honeybee (Apis mellifera) flight activity and within-day hive weight changes during rapeseed (Brassica napus) flowering
Authors: Atanasov Atanas Z , Hristakov Ivaylo S , Stoyanov Kaloyan E , Zhelyazkov Presiyan А
Published: October 2023

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flight activity and beehive changing weight during rapeseed (Brassica napus) flowering was evaluated. The research was carried out during the 2021 agricultural period in the northeastern region of Bulgaria, specifically in Yuper village. The experimental site is situated at 43°54'28.59" N, 26°23'49.02"E coordinates, with an elevation of 107 meters. Within the experiment, there were 130 bee colonies kept in Dadant-Blatt hives. The bees belong to the species known as (Apis mellifera macedonica). Throughout the research duration, the study focuses on tracking the quantity of bees leaving the hive (Nbee) and the changes in hive weight (Y) caused by the secretion of nectar during different time intervals throughout the day. The monitoring included external factors such as the temperature of the outside air (Tair), 0C, the humidity of the air (Hair) %,, and the surface temperature (Tsur) 0C, of the rapeseed inflorescences. The findings indicate a noteworthy and favorable relationship between Nbee and Y. The stronger correlation between Nbee, Y and Tsur was found. The other weather indicators as Tair and Hair are not correlated with Nbee and Y. The monitoring of the honeybee flight activity and beehive weight during rapeseed flowering will help the beekeepers to determine the suitable moment to expand the bee colonies in order to achieve optimal productivity.
Life Cycle Assessment For Packaging Of An One Bottle Of Wine
Authors: Ozcakir Gamze
Published: October 2023

Food production has one of the main impacts on global warming. Because this sector needs to occupy terrestrial land and use water in high quantities. Besides that, the food sector is responsible for nearly 29% of anthropogenic greenhouse emissions. The study aimed to compute the carbon footprint of one bottle of wine was 750 mL volume. With this purpose, Life Cycle Assessment was carried out by using CCaLC2 software for the approach of cradle-to-grave. Data was taken from the previous literature research. For computing the carbon footprint of the process, raw materials and requiring energy input amounts, production and transportation steps, and recycling information defined in CCaLC2 software. In this study, it was enlightening which of the steps contributed to CO2 emission more growing of grapes in a vineyard to an end-of-life wine bottle.
Awareness and Knowledge of Libyan Women about Endometriosis
Authors: Eljamay Salwa Muftah , ELHASSADI JANNAT EBRAYEK
Published: October 2023

Endometriosis is a long-lasting state in which endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus often on the reproductive organs, bowel, and bladder. Aimed to:  To find out the extent to which Libyan women know about endometriosis. Martial & Methods: During the one-year study period [2021 to 2022], answer the questions of questionnaire and interview. Result: Most of the ages were between (16 - 25 Years) 1353(73.5 %), most Education Levels (University) 1357(73.8 %), and Marital Situation the most were (Single) 1467(79.7 %). frequency and percent of Knowledge Questions Most of the answers were “I don’t know” and the answer was “No.” This indicates a lack of information about endometriosis, who suffer from endometrioses were the highest percent 75.5 %, I Don`t know 21.2 %.  Percent of education the answer I don`t know 19.4 %, and by no 26.1 %. The Correlations between Knowledge and Education Levels, the p-value > 0.05 means there is no relationship between education level and knowledge of endometriosis. Conclusion:  that the educational level has nothing to do with the extent of awareness among women about endometriosis, and therefore we find that the percentage of those suffering from endometriosis is very high, and that women need a lot of awareness and knowledge about the endometriosis disease.
Penerapan Model Scrum Pada Aplikasi “Tebaran Nusira” di PT.NUSIRA Divisi SHE
Authors: Simanjuntak Andre Juan , Sinaga Candra Julius
Published: October 2023

PT.NUSIRA adalah cabang dari PT.MEGATARA TBK yang bergerak dibidang industrialis karet remah (crumb rubber) terbanyak di Indonesia dan di ekspor ke berbagai negara yang memiliki Standar Indonesia Rubber (SIR) dengan menggunakan teknis (Technical Specified Rubber) untuk mewujudkan barang berkualitas sesuai dengan Standar Internasional.Perkembangan aplikasi adalah salah satu contoh yang tidak dapat dihindari, semakin banyak inovasi-inovasi yang dilakukan karyawan agar meminimalisir pekerjaan manusia, agar menjadi cepat dan efektif. Dalam praktek kerja yang terjadi di perusahaan tersebut, minim kebersihan dan perlu dilakukan tindak pencegahan dari perusahaan dan juga bantuan pelaporan dari masyarakat sekitar agar sama-sama memperhatikan kebersihan lingkungan seperti limbah industri yang tidak dikelola dengan baik, namun sulit buat masyarakat untuk menyampaikannya jika tidak ada perantara yang dapat digunakan maupun sesuatu hal yang dapat digunakan untuk disampaikan kepada pihak perusahaan. Jika hal tersebut disampaikan melalui karyawan belum tentu hal tersebut langsung menyampaikan nya kepada bos atau malah bisa terlupakan mengenai kejadian yang lain. Melihat kesempatan tersebut penulis merancang aplikasi dengan menggunakan model Scrum yang mampu melakukan pendekatan pembuatan aplikasi secara dinamis dan cepat, kajian ini menghasilkan implementasi aplikasi yang bernama “Tebaran Nusira” yang mampu menerima aspirasi dengan tujuan memberikan komentar dan juga pendapat masyarakat yang ingin disampaikan kepada perusahaan dalam hal-hal tersebut model ini tepat digunakan karena mengutamakan perulangan atau pengiriman sebuah fitur yang cepat sesuai kegunaannya.