bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The dependence of wave height probability distributions on physical parameters from measurements near Sakhalin Island
Authors: Slunyaev A. V. , Kokorina A. V. , Zaytsev A. I. , Didenkulova E. G. , Moskvitin A. A. , Didenkulov O. I. , Pelinovsky E. N.
Published: October 2023

The data of long-term surface waves measurements with bottom sensors near Sakhalin Island were used to build instrumental probability distributions for exceedance of wave heights. Waves with heights exceeding the significant wave height by more than three times were recorded. Specific features of the observations conducted during the periods of open and ice-covered sea surfaces are discussed. The subsets of statistically homogeneous data are arranged through selection considering the natural physical dimensionless parameters of the task, that control the effects of finite depth and nonlinearity (namely, the wave steepness, the wave amplitude to water depth ratio, the Ursell parameter). The manifestation of these and composite parameters in theoretical probability distributions of wave heights is discussed. The effects of nonlinearity and the measurement point depth on probability distributions are estimated with a focus on abnormally high waves. In particular, it is shown that for the place of registration an increase in the wave amplitude to water depth ratio parameter leads to a decrease in the probability of abnormally high waves. This behavior is consistent with the Glukhovsky theoretical distribution. The waves characterized by relatively large dimensionless depth parameter exhibit a higher probability of substantial exceedance of the significant height and are better described by the Rayleigh distribution.
Simulation of landslide tsunami in the Russian Far East based on 3D Navier–Stokes equations
Authors: Kozelkov A. S. , Bogomolov L. M. , Smaznov V. V. , Kurulin V. V. , Tyatyushkina E. S.
Published: October 2023

The paper presents the results of modeling landslide tsunamis near the Kamchatka Peninsula in part of the Pacific Ocean. The paper describes the model based on the three-dimensional (3D) Navier–Stokes equations. The model is supplemented with the rheological relation based on the Bingham model to account for the rheology of landslide masses. The paper proposes a modification of the classical Bingham model with a non-zero yield strength, which implies that the medium is at rest or it moves as a solid (body) in the absence of a tension in the medium exceeding this limit. The application of the classical model is impossible within the framework of the used equation system. The paper proposes its modification, which consists in the possibility of changing the yield strength to zero value by adding a linear function to a given shear rate, until which the fluid flows as Newtonian and after reaching it, the flow conditions of the substance obeys Bingham’s law. An original algorithm is used to simulate waves in real water areas, it implements open boundary conditions. The algorithm is based on the use of a damping boundary layer that absorbs the kinetic energy of the incoming wave, which is taken into account using an additional source in the angular momentum equation. A method is proposed for determining the resistance coefficient, the value of which determines the intensity of absorption of the kinetic energy of the wave. The used mathematical model makes it possible to model in a single way the occurrence, propagation and rolling on shore of tsunami waves of landslide origin. The results of modeling of an underwater landslide in the waters of the Kamchatka Bay near the city of Ust-Kamchatsk are presented, taking into account bathymetric date. The paper includes the analysis of dependence of wave heights on the volume of landslide in the zone of its initial position and at several points of the coast, as well as sections of the coast (in particular on Bering Island), which may be most severely affected by the occurrence of landslide tsunamis in this water area.
KİTAP ÜSTÜNE KİTAP KOYMAK: İSLAM HUKUKU ZEYİL EDEBİYATINA DAİR BİR TASNİF DENEMESİ
Authors: ÇAVUŞOĞLU Ali Hakan
Published: October 2023

Her biri kendine özgü bir geleneğe dayanan İslâm ilimlerinin farklı alanlarında bir metni/kitabı esas alarak yeni bir metin/kitap üretmek amacıyla farklı telif türleri/formları gelişmiştir. İhtisar/muhtasar, şerh, hâşiye, taʻlikât, telhîs, tehzîb vb. adlarla anılan ve her birinde asıl metin üzerinde farklı bir işleme faaliyetinin gerçekleştiği bu yazım türleri arasında zeyil türü eserler önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Başta tarih ve biyografi (tabakât/terâcim) edebiyatı olmak üzere tefsir, hadis, kelâm gibi temel İslam ilimlerinin tüm alanlarında pek çok örneğine rastlayabileceğimiz zeyil türü eserler, teşekkül döneminden Osmanlı’ya kadar İslam hukuku (fıkıh) alanında da zengin bir literatür oluşturmuştur. Fıkıh alanında yazılanlar sebeb-i telifleri açısından incelendiğinde, bir kitaba eklemeler yaparak yeni bir kitap oluşturmak, bir kitap üzerine aynı konudaki benzer kitaplarla karşılaştırmalı bir inceleme yapmak ya da eksik bir kitabı tamamlamak şeklinde üç ana kategoriye ayırabileceğimiz bu tür eserlerin başlığında “zeyil”den ziyade “ziyâdât”, “zevâid”, “tekmile” ve “tetimme” kelimelerinin kullanıldığı görülür. Farklı niteliklere sahip fıkıh eserleri için kullanılan bu adlandırmalar belirli ölçüde bir yazım türüne/formuna işaret ediyor olsa da zaman zaman birbiri yerine de kullanıldıkları için tanımlayıcı olmaktan çok karışıklığa neden olmaktadır. Bu makalede, fıkıh kitapları üzerine farklı amaçlarla yazılmış zeyil türü eserlerin belli başlı örnekleri asıl metinle ilişkileri, yazılış amaçları ve muhtevaları açısından incelenecek ve bir tasnif önerisi yapılacaktır.
Problems and Solutions for Enhancing Awareness of Tense, Aspect, and Modality in Teaching and Learning English in Vietnam
Authors: Thanh Cong, Nguyen
Published: October 2023

The aim of the article was to review knowledge and research done by previous authors in terms of tense, aspect and modality. By introducing thorough classifications and examples of a range of knowledge that is less acquired and educated in Vietnam, the problems in teaching and learning tense, aspect, and modality are discussed to clarify the challenges that Vietnamese teachers and learner encountered. The measures were proposed to boost academic performance among learners, and improve teaching quality among teachers, reducing tiredness and boredom in grammar teaching and leading to alternative viewpoints for these ranges of knowledge.
Estudio descriptivo del proceso de preparación de sistemas personalizados de dosificación en una farmacia comunitaria rural
Authors: García García Cristina , Carbajal José A. , Martínez Luis A.
Published: October 2023

Introducción: el aumento de patologías crónicas en edades avanzadas conlleva un elevado grado de polimedicación, entendido como el consumo simultáneo de cinco o más medicamentos. La polimedicación aumenta el riesgo de problemas relacionados con los medicamentos (PRM). Puede provocar la aparición de resultados negativos asociados a la medicación y una disminución en la adherencia terapéutica, que se acentúa en el ámbito rural donde la población está especialmente envejecida. Los sistemas personalizados de dosificación (SPD) son una buena herramienta para solventar esta situación. Su preparación se basa en procedimientos normalizados de trabajo (PNT) y documentos de buenas prácticas.
Método: hemos realizado una adaptación de un PNT incidiendo en puntos clave como el estudio detallado de la farmacoterapia y la posibilidad de fraccionamiento y reacondicionamiento, incluyendo una revisión del uso de la medicación y la realización de un estado de situación. Con la información obtenida, hemos valorado la existencia de PRM.
Resultados: de los pacientes adscritos al servicio, la mayoría eran mujeres mayores de 75 años y polimedicadas. Las patologías más prevalentes fueron hipertensión arterial, hipercolesterolemia y diabetes. Casi el 80% de los pacientes tenían al menos una pauta irregular en sus tratamientos. Menos del 5% de formas farmacéuticas no pudieron ser finalmente reacondicionadas. Se detectaron 77 PRM, destacando el aumento de probabilidad de efectos adversos por asociación de fármacos. La adherencia se incrementó del 28.2% al 79.5% después de seis meses.
Conclusiones: la preparación de SPD es un servicio complejo, sistemático e individualizado que ha permitido una mejora sustancial en la adherencia.
Definición y caracterización del fenómeno “Diagnóstico Lastre Generado por Medicamentos”
Authors: García Martín Diana Laura
Published: October 2023

Proponemos el presente estudio para la identificación del fenómeno "Diagnóstico Lastre Generado por Medicamentos" (DLGM), que es la traducción farmacéutica de la interpretación médica de un problema de salud generado por medicamentos y atribuido a causas clínicas con la consiguiente pérdida de identidad que limita su identificación y manejo. No habrá mejoría de la enfermedad si no se corrige la causa del problema, por lo que cabe esperar un empeoramiento y persistencia de la enfermedad marcados por el fracaso farmacoterapéutico, convirtiendo el problema de salud en un verdadero lastre para los pacientes a la espera de ser identificado.
La propuesta de un algoritmo de caracterización del problema como herramienta de cribado se ha aplicado a 10 pacientes en el servicio de seguimiento farmacoterapéutico, confirmando la sospecha de DLGM, y demostrando que las reacciones adversas a medicamentos habían adquirido la identidad de una enfermedad. Un DLGM podría definirse como la entidad que surge al diagnosticar una enfermedad sobre un resultado negativo asociado al uso del medicamento y que, por tanto, no recibe el tratamiento adecuado.
La identificación del fenómeno DLGM permite detectar muchos resultados negativos asociados a la medicación (RNM) y contribuye a su adecuado tratamiento.
No identificar un DLGM complica el estado clínico del paciente y limita su recuperación
A mathematical model for thrombotic risk assessment in type 2 diabetes
Authors:   Department of Biochemistry, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College,  Constituent college of Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India, Indumathi AN
Published: October 2023

Hyperglycaemia is known to alter the circulating lipids in diabetics. Combinatorial effect of in vivo synthesis of lipids and dietary lipids leads to atherosclerosis. Uncontrolled diabetes is linked with the cardiovascular outcome. This data has correlated the Castelli’s Risk Index (CRI-I and CRI-II), Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Atherogenic Coefficient with microvascular complications of T2DM. Etio-pathogenesis of cardiovascular risk factors and lipid biomarkers speaks of the thrombotic events of cerebrovascular accidents and also the reno-vascular mechanisms of renal arterial thrombotic events. Documentary evidence have proved that the micro albuminuria is a “cutting edge” to assess the microvascular complications of renal and retina. Uncontrolled diabetes is known to alter the triglycerides, lower HDL-cholesterol and elevate LDL-cholesterol. Alteration of lipid profile mimics a major link between diabetes and the increased cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients.
Genome size estimation of false daisy, cheek weed, pot marigold and marigold
Authors:   Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University,  Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia, Ajmal Ali Mohammad
Published: October 2023

We report the genome size estimated using flow cytometry for four closely related species, including false daisy (Eclipta prostrate), cheek weed (Ageratum conyzoides), pot marigold (Calendula officinalis), and marigold (Tagetes erecta) belonging to Asteraceae family. The detected genome size for false daisy, cheek weed, pot marigold, and marigold was, 2.435, 3.266, 3.413, and 1.897, Gbp, respectively, while their respective 2C DNA content was 2.5, 3.3, 3.5, and 1.9, pg. The information on genome size presented here will be useful for understanding genomic evolution and will also clear the way for additional genomic research in these species.
Molecular docking analysis of HSV-1 proteins models with synthetic and plant derived compounds
Authors:   Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University,  Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia, Ajmal Ali Mohammad
Published: October 2023

The atomic resolution model of US9, UL20, and gH protein of HSV is known. Hence, the ligand protein interaction of the US9, UL20, and gH protein models were carried out with synthetic drugs like acyclovir, bexarotene, vinorelbine, foscarnet, famciclovir, cidofovir and two plant derived natural drug acacetin and anthraquinone. Based on structure and docking study, it is predicted that protein US20 and gH binds with particular anti-HSV drug i.e. acyclovir, cidofovir, acacetin and famciclovir, acacetin respectively, while interaction of different protein is different with drugs.
An Improved Light Spectrum Optimizer for Parameter Identification of Triple-Diode PV Model
Authors: Saber Safaa , Salem Sara
Published: October 2023

Over the last few decades, researchers have paid attention to finding an effective and efficient metaheuristic algorithm that can determine the ideal parameters for PV models. In this study, to determine the TDM’s nine unknown parameters, we will examine the efficacy of a recently proposed metaheuristic algorithm called light spectrum optimizer (LSO). To further enhance the effectiveness of LSO in estimating those unknown parameters, a new improved variant called ILSO is developed. This variant employs LSO in conjunction with two newly developed update systems to improve its exploration and exploitation operators. We compare the best fitness value, worst fitness value, average fitness, standard deviation, and p-value returned by the Wilcoxon rank-sum test obtained by LSO and ILSO to those of three recently published competitors when estimating the nine unknown parameters for the Photowatt-PWP201 module and the RTC France solar cell. The experimental findings show that ILSO is the most efficient.
SISTEM PENJADWALAN MATA PELAJARAN SEKOLAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE HYBRID ARTIFICIAL BEE COLONY (HABC)
Authors: Sari Sri Novida , Kaban Roberto , Khaliq Abdul , Andari Ayu
Published: October 2023

scheduling is very closely related to teaching and learning activities in a school that aims to support, facilitate, enhance the quality of education and improve discipline in the process of teaching and learning activities. The problem faced in making a schedule of subjects is time, the process of making a schedule takes quite a long time in the process of processing the schedule. Of the algorithms used in scheduling problems, algortima Artificial Bee Colony is an algorithm inspired by the behavior of honeybee colonies that work based on the way bees forage for food. Algortima Artificial Bee Colony is known to have advantages over other optimization algorithms that are very efficient in finding optimal solutions. But the Artificial Bee Colony algorithm has its drawbacks that, if the dimensions of the problem increase, the exchange of information is still limited to one dimension. The weakness of Artificial Bee Colony is what makes the opportunity to develop ABC, namely, Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony (HABC) by adding a crossover operator of genetic algorithms. Genetics algorithm's crossover operator inserted into ABC algorithm to improve exchange of information between bees. It can be concluded that the application of HABC methods can do the optimization process quite well in scheduling issues with fairly low schedule clashing results. Based on the results of trials conducted five times, the results that scheduling applications using the HABC Algorithm can produce a schedule of subjects by clashing to a minimum with an average accuracy percentage rate of 98.03%
MENGGUNAKAN TEKNOLOGI BLOCKCHAIN UNTUK MEMASTIKAN KEAMANAN
Authors: R.V Nesterenko
Published: October 2023

The use of Blockchain in the Internet of Things networks is an innovative approach that can make communication between devices of such a network distributed, autonomous and secure. The blockchain in this context is a set of cryptographically connected blocks. Transactions in the network act as the main carriers of information about the state of the nodes, as well as the output information of the nodes themselves for the autonomous functioning of the network. A node is a "smart" device, a sensor, or a microcontroller that connects a group of sensors. Blockchain will be used to provide secure data transmission and processing of devices in the Internet of Things network. This article discusses the main opportunities and challenges in the application of technology in distributed networks.
Prediksi Peringkat Aplikasi di Google Play Menggunakan Metode Random Forest
Authors: Wahyudi Bagiya
Published: October 2023

Application developers and users are the keys to the market impact on application development. In application development, developers need to predict applications in the market accurately, accurate prediction results are very important in showing user ratings that affect the success of an application. Ratings are given by users to judge that the application is good or not. The higher the rating given by the user, it means that the user likes the application and can be a benchmark for other users to download the application. It is undeniable that there are so many apps available on the google play store, it is impossible for users to select one by one app on the google play store. Therefore, a rating prediction system is needed to determine the right application based on the rating given by the user to an application. Predictions will be made using the random forest algorithm as the method used to predict application ratings. This study using the Google Play Store dataset. This dataset has 10840 rows and 13 attributes. The results of this study can be seen from the use of the random forest algorithm with an average accuracy of 93.8%.
PENGARUH ROUTING PROTOCOL SWITCH MULTILAYER UNTUK TRANSFER DATA PADA JARINGAN KOMPUTER
Authors: Sajati Haruno , Sudaryanto Sudaryanto
Published: October 2023

Membandingkan kinerja perangkat switch multilayer apakah memiliki kinerja yang lebih dan dapatkah perangkat ini menggantikan peran router. switch multilayer memiliki lebih banyak port dimana penggunaan perangkat jaringannya dapat lebih efisien. Kekurangan pada penelitian sebelumnya dimana proses pengujian dilakukan secara simulasi. Kemudian untuk penelitian ini pengujian kinerja dilakukan secara real dengan menggunakan perangkat Cisco 2800 Router dan perangkat Cisco Catalyst 3750 Switch Multilayer. Hasil parameter QoS berdasarkan total rata-rata throughtput pada perangkat Cisco Catalyst 3750 Switch Multilayer menunjukkan nilai sebesar 81,4579Mbps lebih besar dibandingkan Cisco 2800 Router, sementara total rata-rata packetloss pada perangkat Cisco Catalyst 3750 Switch Multilayer menunjukkan nilai sebesar 0,0739% lebih kecil dibandingkan Cisco 2800 Router sedangkan total rata-rata delay pada perangkat Cisco Catalyst 3750 Switch Multilayer menunjukkan nilai sebesar 3,8090ms lebih kecil dibandingkan Cisco 2800 Router. Berdasarkan hasil uji Mann-Whitney komparasi terhadap 3 variabel hasil pengujian antara Cisco Catalyst 3750 Switch Multilayer dan perangkat Cisco 2800 Router pada α=0.05 dikatakan tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan diantara nilai throughput, packetloss dan delay yang didapat
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI PENDATAAN DAN MONITORING TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DESA KOTAPARI
Authors: Muttaqin Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Stunting is one of the problems being faced by Kotapari Village. The absence of an information system about stunting that is easily accessible to the public is one of the aspects that has slowed down the resolution of the stunting problem. To accelerate the resolution of the stunting problem, it is considered necessary to have an information system that can help the community easily and quickly. Methods of data collection is done by interviews and observation. In this study the system development method used is waterfall with the supporting software used are PHP and MySQL. Seeing the reality above, it is deemed necessary to build a website-based information system that is useful to facilitate Kotapari Village and the Community in working to resolve the stunting problem in Serdang Bedagai Regency. Apart from being able to provide stunting information to the community, this application also has a child health check menu related to child growth and a discussion menu that can be used by the community to communicate with Kotapari Village.
Desain Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan Universitas Antakusuma Menggunakan Platform SLiMS (Senayan Library Management System)
Authors: Hanindito Gregorius
Published: October 2023

Library is one of the important elements in higher education institutions because library provides various forms of references and literature for lecturers and students according to their needs and scientific fields. The same thing happened at Antakusuma University which is one of the higher education institutions located in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan. At Antakusuma University, the library management is divided into 1 (one) Central Library Unit which is managed at the university level and 4 (four) faculty library sub-units which include: 1) Faculty of Economics Library; 2) Law Faculty Library; 3) Library of the Faculty of Agriculture; and 4) Engineering Faculty Library. However, the existence of the library units at Antakusuma University are not managed properly, because all activities are carried out manually so that they are considered less effective and efficient. In addition, there is no interconnection between the central library and the faculty library units which makes the management of the library units and sub-units is still independent. Based on the background mentioned above, this research aims to design and build a library information system using the open source Senayan Library Management System (SliMS) platform which can facilitate the computerized library management process which is more effective and efficient than before. In addition, this research also aims to integrate the central library and the faculty library which were previously managed independently. The output of this study is in the form of a library information system application that can be used by the Antakusuma University library unit.
Pengelompokan Tamu Hotel Dengan Menggunakan Metode K-Means Clustering
Authors: Wahyudi Agung
Published: October 2023

Research This research applies the K-Means Clustering method to identify groups of hotel guests based on their room preferences, duration of stay and level of satisfaction. The results of this research have great potential to help hotel management improve service quality and marketing strategies. The main focus of the research is on guest satisfaction and resource optimization. Using K-Means Clustering data analysis, this research aims to uncover common patterns among hotel guests, enabling management to allocate resources more efficiently. By understanding guest preferences regarding rooms and length of stay, management can better customize their hotel services and facilities. Apart from that, this research also aims to increase guest satisfaction by identifying factors that influence satisfaction levels. With a deeper understanding of guest needs and preferences, management can take appropriate steps to improve the guest experience. The results of this research can also have significant marketing implications. By understanding different guest profiles, hotels can design more effective marketing strategies and target specific promotions to specific groups of guests based on their characteristics. Overall, this research has the potential to help hotels improve guest satisfaction and operational efficiency through better understanding guest preferences and grouping them based on certain factors.
Aplikasi Peminjaman Buku Pada Perpustakaan Sma Nur Hasanah Kota Medan Berbasis Website
Authors: Putra Bayu Edriansyah
Published: October 2023

The library is a gathering place for knowledge that is printed or recorded and can meet user needs in various ways, but the Library at NUR HASANAH High School in Medan City is currently still using the manual method to record students or students who want to borrow books. Therefore, for borrowing books from the SMA NUR HASANAH Library, Medan City, a website-based application will be made to make it easier and speed up the performance of library staff. By using today's sophisticated technology, it can be concluded that there will be no more queues when collecting data for book loans. The method in developing this system uses Design Thinking. As well as in making this website using the programming language PHP, CSS, Native, Database.
Epidural analgesia for a vaginal birth after caesarean section: Acase report
Authors: Okojie NQ  , Imarengiaye CO
Published: October 2023

The use of epidural for vagina birth after caesarean section is contentious even in established Labour and Delivery Units because of concerns regarding maternal and fetal wellbeing following the occurrence of a uterine rupture as epidural analgesia may obscure the pain following such. Epidural analgesia has remained the major option for the management of pain in labour. Recently, there has been anecdotal evidence of increase in the use of epidural in labour and consequently brought to the fore a wide variety of case-mix on the floor. We report a case of labour epidural analgesia for vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC). The Parturient was a 28 year old booked G2P1+0, gestational age 37weeks in latent phase of labour. She had a previous caesarean section done for fetal distress and a lower uterine incision was used for the delivery of the fetus.Epidural analgesia was requested by the parturient and this was established in the sitting position using a size 18g Tuohy needle observing unit protocol. It was then activated with 8ml of 0.125% plain bupivacaine and then 5ml after 2 minutes. We ensured safety by ensuring close monitoring of the fetus using a cardiotocography and also of the parturient using a multiparameter monitor. At 4hours 40 minutes after admission, she had an unassisted vaginal delivery of a live 2.75kg male neonate with an Apgar score of 8 in 1 minute and 9 in 5. Baby was healthy and normal and the third stage of labour was managed using 10 international units of intravenous oxytocin and 20IU oxytocin in intravenous fluid 5% dextrose water.Conclusion: Women for VBAC should not be denied epidural labour analgesia. Monitoring gadgets and recruiting more manpower should be advocated especially in emerging Labour and Delivery Units and engender resource-constrained environment.
Radiographic images study of skull injuries in children in two Nigerian tertiary hospitals
Authors: Ekong MB  , Ekong FM  , Ikamaise VC
Published: October 2023

Context: Children skull injury is one of the most common types of trauma to the head, and epidemiological data available vary in the percentage and distribution of the occurrence in age groups and sexes.Objectives: This study was to investigate the incidence of trauma in children skulls based on two tertiary hospitals records, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) and the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in two South-South States of Nigeria.Study Design: Skull injuries in children of 0-13 years of age for a period of five years were studied. The incidence, etiology, age and sex distribution of children skull injuries were assessed.Results: Of a total of 135 children diagnosed of head injuries, only 13 (9.6%) cases were actual skull injuries. The UUTH had a higher record (11 cases, 84.6%) of skull injuries, and the most common etiology were road/pedestrian accidents (30.8%). It was also observed that the older children (10-13 years) had the highest frequency of injury, with the females (61.5%) being the most affected, while the frontal bone (38.4%) and linear skull fracture (46.2%) were the most affected part and injury type, respectively.Conclusion: The incidence of skull injury was low in the study period; however, other parameters conformed to already reported cases.
A twenty year experience with the use of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) in a university teaching hospital in south-south Nigeria
Authors: Sodje JDK  , Ezeanochie MC
Published: October 2023

Context: Contraceptive prevalence in Nigeria is low at 17%. Amongst Nigerian women and couples who accept to use contraception, the IUCD is the most commonly used contraceptive method with variation in rates of use between geographical areas and among Health Institutions. Factors that determine decision making on IUCD use are not well understood.

Aims: To study the use, effectiveness, complications and discontinuation rates for intrauterine contraceptive device received at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital from 1997 to 2016 and analyzed in January, 2019.Study Design:  This was a retrospective cross sectional study.

Methodology: The case notes of all 3326 new clients who accepted Copper T intrauterine contraceptive device at the UBTH Family Planning Clinic during the review period were retrieved and analyzed. Data regarding acceptors socio-demographic characteristics, side effects, effectiveness, complications, duration of use and reasons for discontinuation were extracted and entered into SPSS for windows version 22.0 and analyzed.

Results: Out of the 8203 clients that accepted to commence a family planning method, 3326 (40.55%) accepted to use IUCD. The mean age of IUCD acceptors at commencement was 33.4±5.60 and the mean age of their husbands was 39.85±6.91. The mean parity was 3.73±1.87 (range 0-12), while the mean number of living children was 3.56±1.66 (range 0-10). The mean duration of use (in months) was 40.43±40.13. Women with 5 or more children (P Value 0.000) and at least a minimum of secondary education (P Value 0.000), were significantly associated with IUCD use duration of > or more than 2 years. Also, women who reported satisfaction with IUCD (P Value 0.000) and no complications (P Value 0.000) were also associated with longer duration of use.

Conclusion: IUCD is a common family planning method used by women at UBTH. Its duration of use is higher among clients with more children, at least a minimum of secondary school education and no complications from its use. This information is relevant for family planning service providers to increase contraceptive uptake by women in Nigeria.
The Impact of Afghanistan's Multinational Society on its Political Structure in the Past Two Decades
Authors: Kargar Alireza Ansari
Published: October 2023

Afghanistan has been recognized as a multi-ethnic country where different ethnicities coexist. The political structures in Afghanistan have historically been influenced by ethnicity, although few countries in the world exhibit such a complex ethnic fabric. Today, ethnic diversity is not only considered a challenge but also a symbol of cultural pluralism. After 2001, when the political structure of Afghanistan was enshrined in the constitution based on modern values, it was an opportune moment for political elites to overcome historical mistakes and adhere to these values. However, ethnicity and ethnic values were regarded as superior and more entrenched than the new values. The main question is: How has the multi-ethnic society in Afghanistan influenced the political structure in the past two decades? Apparently, Afghanistan's multi-ethnic society has had a negative impact on the implementation of the country's political structure in recent decades. The research aims to investigate how the role of the multi-ethnic society has influenced Afghanistan's political structure in recent decades and how much the convergence and divergence of political elites have been affected by ethnic backgrounds. This article utilizes analytical-descriptive methods and relies on library resources, scientific journals, and reputable articles. The findings indicate that the multi-ethnic society has had a negative impact on the implementation of the political structure based on democratic values, and the ethnic attitudes towards politics failed to manifest a tangible and profound realization within the constitutional framework.
Investigating Drought in Herat Province and Ways to Combat It
Authors: Timuri Nizam al-Din
Published: October 2023

From ancient times, drought has been a part of environmental climate changes. Water scarcity, mismanagement, and improper use of groundwater resources, along with uncontrolled surface water sources, have posed serious and noticeable threats in Afghanistan, particularly in Herat province. Herat is one of the provinces in Afghanistan severely affected by this issue. Improper management of surface waters has led farmers to excessively utilize groundwater resources in recent years, significantly reducing the water tables in this province. Severe reductions in rainfall, excessive agricultural water usage, and uncontrolled digging of deep wells are among the major reasons for the drastic decline in groundwater levels, exacerbating drought conditions in this province. The concerns of Herat citizens are rising as the consumption of this province solely relies on groundwater sources. This situation could potentially lead to severe water shortages and increased drought in the future. On the other hand, a country like Afghanistan, which is among the world's dry regions, faces a serious threat to its environment and water resources. At present, even the northern regions of the country are under the influence of this phenomenon. The current precipitation status, limited water resources, and the country's climatic conditions underscore the need to plan for and seriously cope with the impacts and consequences of drought. Drought indicates various environmental effects on living organisms, animals, and humans. However, aridity is a general concept and is not used for environmental elements. Proper management practices and reducing the consequences of drought in the development of regions necessitate planning and implementing preventive measures to combat this phenomenon. This, in turn, requires sufficient knowledge in drought prediction.
PRINSIP SYARIAH DALAM OPERASIONAL ONLINE SHOP : ANALISIS FATWA DSN-MUI No. 146/DSN-MUI/IX/2021
Authors: Al Mustaqim Dede
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini menganalisis Fatwa DSN-MUI No. 146/DSN-MUI/IX/2021 tentang prinsip syariah dalam operasional online shop dari perspektif hukum ekonomi syariah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami implikasi fatwa ini terhadap praktik bisnis online dan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam mengimplementasikan prinsip syariah dalam operasional online shop. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis dokumen dari fatwa yang relevan dan literatur terkait. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa fatwa ini memberikan pedoman yang jelas untuk menjalankan bisnis online sesuai dengan prinsip syariah. Fatwa ini mengatur berbagai aspek seperti akad jual beli, pembayaran, keuangan, dan kewajiban dalam operasional online shop. Prinsip-prinsip hukum ekonomi syariah yang relevan meliputi larangan riba, larangan gharar, larangan maisir, keadilan dan keseimbangan, serta larangan terhadap aktivitas yang diharamkan dalam Islam. Namun, penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi beberapa tantangan dalam mengimplementasikan prinsip syariah dalam operasional online shop, termasuk kebutuhan akan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang prinsip-prinsip hukum ekonomi syariah, kesulitan dalam menyesuaikan model bisnis online dengan prinsip-prinsip tersebut, dan keterbatasan regulasi yang mendukung implementasi prinsip syariah. Penelitian ini memiliki implikasi penting bagi pelaku bisnis online yang ingin beroperasi sesuai dengan prinsip syariah. Para pelaku bisnis online perlu memahami dan mengimplementasikan prinsip-prinsip hukum ekonomi syariah dalam semua aspek bisnis online untuk memastikan kepatuhan terhadap nilai-nilai syariah dan prinsip ekonomi syariah yang relevan.
ANALISIS PENGARUH NPM, PER DAN PBV TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM SYARIAH DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (PENELITIAN DI PT. ANEKA TAMBANG TBK. PERIODE JANUARI 2018 - MARET 2021)
Authors: Taufik Hilman , Jalaludin Jalaludin
Published: October 2023

The number of investors in the Indonesian Capital Market has continued to experience a very high increase in recent years. These investors are dominated by investors with a high school education level, which is around 52.94%. This research is motivated by the rapid increase and decrease in stock prices, so it is necessary to study what factors can be used as a benchmark for increasing or decreasing the stock price. Researchers analyze the relationship that may occur from the ratios of financial statements to stock prices. The financial report ratios studied included Net Profit Margin (NPM), Price Earning Ratio (PER) and Price to Book Value (PBV). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of NPM on PT Aneka Tambang Tbk's sharia share price, the effect of PER on PT Aneka Tambang Tbk's sharia share price, the effect of PBV on PT Aneka Tambang Tbk's sharia share price and the effect of NPM, PER and PBV on PT Aneka Tambang Tbk's sharia share price. Aneka Tambang Tbk. The research method used is multiple linear regression with a quantitative approach. This research was conducted based on Antam's financial report data and share prices from January 2018 to March 2021 which were taken on the official website of IDX / Aneka Mining Company. The results of this study can be concluded that first the NPM financial ratio has no influence on Antam's stock price seen from the results of the t-test a significance value of more than 0.05 which is equal to 0.520, secondly the PER financial ratio has no influence on Antam's share price seen from the results of the test- t a significance value of more than 0.05 which is equal to 0.594, the third PBV financial ratios have an influence on Antam's share price seen from the results of the t-test the significance value is not more than 0.05 which is equal to 0.000, the four financial ratios NPM, PER and PBV have an influence very significant to Antam's share price seen from the results of the f-test the significance value is not more than 0.05 which is equal to 0.000 with a significance level of 98.6%.
La planification flexible des démarches d’évaluation, un levier vers une évaluation pour apprendre ?
Authors: Yerly Gonzague , Monney Nicole
Published: October 2023

L’article discute l’apport de la planification des démarches d’évaluation comme levier pour soutenir les enseignants dans la mise en oeuvre d’une évaluation pour apprendre (assessment for learning) en classe. Il propose une réflexion théorique sur les apports d’une planification flexible, caractérisée dans l’article comme une planification approfondie et structurée (hiérarchisée) des démarches d’évaluation mais qui laisse aussi une place importante aux ajustements dans l’interaction (dynamique) et qui implique les apprenants (interactive). La contribution de l’article est de faire le lien entre les travaux scientifiques portant sur la planification de l’enseignement-apprentissage et ceux sur l’évaluation des apprentissages. Les objectifs de l’article consistent à 1) expliciter ce qui caractérise une planification flexible des démarches d’évaluation, et 2) discuter des apports d’une telle planification dans la mise en oeuvre d’une évaluation-soutien d’apprentissage dans les classes.
Did it work? Effective decisions in the workplace
Authors: Sansone Martina , Balconi Michela
Published: October 2023

Effective decisions are key in professional contexts as they significantly determine firms' long-term health and survival. Consequently, holding a clear understanding of the components that define decision effectiveness may be highly beneficial for organizations. However, the multidimensional nature of the construct has led to the lack of theoretical consensus on the defining components of decision effectiveness. The present work sought to identify some of the factors that may intervene in determining decision effectiveness, specifically taking into account factors that are intrinsic in managers’ attitudes and skills. Three relevant factors were identified and discussed, encompassing analytic versus synthetic approach to decision-making, time-management and decision promptness, and active procrastination, and applicability of the investigated dimensions to employees' assessment organizational practices is proposed.
Review study on neuropsychological impact of ecotherapy on urbanization
Authors: Shukla Gargi
Published: October 2023

The following research is a review paper to determine what neurobiological changes occur during ecotherapy that impacts our behavior and what are its implications over urbanization. The research utilizes the selection of relevant literature across databases on the basis of their applicability in Indian context and publication date not exceeding beyond 10 years. The analysis of the 11 research articles reviewed reveals that the practice of ecotherapy has the positive impact on the brain by improving cognitive functions, attention span, inducing more relaxation and emotional wellness on a physiological level. Urbanization, on the other hand, has been documented to negatively impact cognitive function, response behavior, attentional tasks and metabolic processes due to excessive exposure to urban determinants. Therefore it can be concluded that eco therapeutic interventions can have positive impact and elicit improvement in psychological and physiological determinants of health and well-being.
Structural constraints on the emergence of oscillations in multi-population neural networks
Authors: Zang Jie , Liu Shenquan , Helson Pascal , Kumar Arvind
Published: October 2023

Oscillations arise in many real-world systems and are associated with both functional and dysfunctional states. Whether a network can oscillate can be estimated if we know the strength of interaction between nodes. But in real-world networks (in particular in biological networks) it is usually not possible to know the exact connection weights. Therefore, it is important to determine the structural properties of a network necessary to generate oscillations. Here, we provide a proof that uses dynamical system theory to prove that an odd number of inhibitory nodes and strong enough connections are necessary to generate oscillations in a single cycle threshold-linear network. We illustrate these analytical results in a biologically plausible network with either firing-rate based or spiking neurons. Our work provides structural properties necessary to generate oscillations in a network. We use this knowledge to reconcile recent experimental findings about oscillations in basal ganglia with classical findings.
Structural constraints on the emergence of oscillations in multi-population neural networks
Authors: Zang Jie , Liu Shenquan , Helson Pascal , Kumar Arvind
Published: October 2023

Oscillations arise in many real-world systems and are associated with both functional and dysfunctional states. Therefore, it is important to determine the causes of oscillations in a network. Whether a network can oscillate can be estimated if we know the strength of interaction between nodes. But in real-world networks (in particular in biological networks) it is usually not possible to know the exact connection weights. Therefore, it is important to determine the structural properties of a network necessary to generate oscillations. Here, we provide a proof that uses dynamical system theory to prove that an odd number of inhibitory nodes and strong enough connections are necessary to generate oscillations in a single cycle threshold-linear network. We illustrate these analytical results in a biologically plausible network with either firing-rate based or spiking neurons. Our work provides structural properties necessary to generate oscillations in a network. We use this knowledge to reconcile recent experimental findings about oscillations in basal ganglia with classical findings.
Disease modeling and pharmacological rescue of autosomal dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa associated with RHO copy number variation
Authors: Kandoi Sangeetha , Martinez Cassandra , Chen Kevin Xu , Mehine Miika , Mansfield Brian C. , Duncan Jacque L. , Lamba Deepak A.
Published: October 2023

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a heterogenous group of inherited retinal disorder causes slow progressive vision loss with no effective treatments available. Mutations in the rhodopsin gene (
RHO
), account for ∼40% cases of autosomal dominant RP (adRP). In this study, we describe the disease characteristics of the first ever reported mono-allelic copy number variation (CNV) in
RHO
as a novel cause of adRP. We (1) show advanced retinal degeneration in a male patient (late 60s) harboring four transcriptionally active intact copies of rhodopsin, (2) recapitulated the clinical phenotypes using retinal organoids, and (3) assessed the utilization of a small-drug like molecule, Photoregulin3 (PR3), as a clinically viable strategy to target and modify disease progression in RP patient associated with
RHO
-CNV. Patient retinal organoids showed the survival of photoreceptors with rudimentary outer segments, where rod photoreceptors displayed stunted outer segments with semi-occasional elongated cilia-like projections (microscopy); increased
RHO
mRNA expression (qRT-PCR and bulk RNA-sequencing); along with elevated levels and mislocalization of rhodopsin protein (RHO) within the cell body of rod photoreceptors (western blotting and immunohistochemistry) over the extended (300-days) culture time period. Lastly, we utilized PR3 to target
NR2E3
, an upstream regulator of
RHO
, to effectively alter the
RHO
expression and observed a partial rescue of RHO protein localization from the cell body to the inner/outer segments of rod photoreceptors in patient organoids. These results provided a proof-of-principle for personalized medicine and suggest that
RHO
expression requires a precise control. Taken together, this study supports the clinical data indicating that adRP due to
RHO
-CNV develops due to a dominant negative gain of function.
Kitchenfull. Cocinar y comer en la casona de San José de El Huique.
Authors:   , Contreras Martínez Jorge Ignacio
Published: October 2023

La cocina de San José de El Huique destaca como caso particular dentro de los estudios sobre casonas y el espacio doméstico. La tesis propone poner en el centro de la discusión la importancia que tiene el acto de cocinar y comer para el programa arquitectónico y la vida de sus ocupantes. Retomando los discursos del movimiento moderno sobre la modificación del hogar, se hace una revisión crítica de éstos y los proyectos realizados. En contraposición, se acompaña un marco teórico que refleja la importancia de la comida para el ser humano, junto con obras que complementan esta cualidad. La tesis busca promover la discusión sobre el espacio de la cocina, fomentando la aparición de espacialidades diversas o la reaparición de algunas desaparecidas. Es en ello que los espacios del comer en el mundo rural manifiestan una dimensión cultural. Cocinar y comer se reafirman como un rito necesario, un rito que necesita de un espacio para ello, un espacio que lleva a compartir y celebrar.