bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Microplastic Pollution on Freshwater Ecosystems and Effective Mitigation Measures in Canada
Authors: Chen Amanda
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of microplastic pollution on freshwater ecosystems and effective mitigation measures in Canada.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The literature review and research findings demonstrate that microplastic pollution is significantly impacting freshwater ecosystems in Canada. Microplastics can accumulate in water, biota, and sediments, leading to water quality changes, ecological disruptions, and potential risks to human health. The study also highlights the ecological and societal impacts of microplastic pollution, such as changes in habitat structure, alterations in food webs, and potential health risks. Various mitigation measures, including source reduction, wastewater treatment, education and awareness, policy and regulatory measures, and ecosystem-based approaches, are effective in reducing microplastic pollution in freshwater environments.

Recommendations: This study contributes to the understanding of microplastic pollution's impact on freshwater ecosystems and effective mitigation measures in Canada. The research advances knowledge in environmental science, freshwater ecology, and pollution management, providing insights into sources, pathways, and impacts of microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, and the effectiveness of various mitigation measures. The findings have practical implications for policymakers, environmental managers, and stakeholders involved in freshwater management and pollution control, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary approaches, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based policy and management strategies to mitigate the negative effects of microplastic pollution on freshwater ecosystems and safeguard their health and sustainability.
Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Erosion and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies in Australia
Authors: Johnson Emma
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study examines the impact of climate change on coastal erosion and sustainable mitigation strategies in Australia.

Materials and Methods: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Results: The literature review and research findings reveal that climate change is causing significant impacts on Australia's coastal areas, including increased erosion rates, loss of beaches and dunes, damage to infrastructure and property, and loss of habitat for coastal ecosystems. The impacts are projected to intensify in the future due to rising sea levels, changing storm patterns, and other climate-related factors. The study identifies a range of sustainable mitigation measures to address coastal erosion, including coastal protection structures (e.g., seawalls, breakwaters), beach nourishment, dune restoration, setback policies, ecosystem-based approaches, and community engagement. The research also emphasizes the importance of integrated coastal management, adaptive planning, and stakeholder involvement in developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Recommendations: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of climate change on coastal erosion in Australia and identifies sustainable mitigation strategies to address the issue. The research offers valuable insights into the interactions between climate change, coastal erosion, and human activities in the Australian context. The findings contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of coastal management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development. The study has practical implications for policymakers, coastal managers, and communities in Australia and other coastal regions, providing evidence-based recommendations for mitigating the impacts of climate change on coastal erosion and fostering sustainable coastal development
NURSES IN PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN BANGALORE - A STUDY ON RETENTION
Authors:   CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Sheshadri Thejasvi , Aranganathan P ,   CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Published: April 2023

The healthcare industry encounters various challenges and the greatest is the shortage of nurses in both urban and rural areas, which is due to the high attrition rate.To arrest the simmering issues of retaining productive nurses by healthcare organizations, the present study attempts to investigate the factors that affect nurses’ retention in the healthcare organization. In doing so, the present study analyses the job-related factors that affect nurses’ job satisfaction, which in turn, affects nurse retention through the mediating effects of organizational commitment and intent to stay in healthcare organisations. The study also examined any differences in perception towards retention of nurses based on their demographics. Further, the study aimed to create a model for the retention of nurses in the private hospital sector. The hypotheses of the study are tested through a well-structured questionnaire and the responses obtained from 501 female nurses engaged in five hospitals in Bangalore were evaluated. The collected data analysed using SPSS 24. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to confirm the conceptual framework created for this study by using software such as SMART PLS V.3. The outcomes show that motivation and hygiene factors were substantially related to job satisfaction of nurses, while stressors were not found to be the antecedents of job satisfaction, which, in turn, was significantly influenced by all the demographic factors together. Moreover, it was found that nurses’ retention, intent to stay, and organizational commitment were substantially affected by the job satisfaction of the organization. Besides, the study revealed that intent to stay mediated the relationship between organizational commitment and employee retention, but not between job satisfaction and employee retention. Further, the effects of job satisfaction on the retention of nurses were mediated by organizational commitment and intent to stay of the nurses in the hospital industry. Keywords: Nurses, Private hospitals, Retention, Intent to stay, Job satisfaction,
SARS-CoV-2 and other Coronaviruses: A matter of variations
Authors: Auda Ibtesam Ghadban , Auda Jamela , Salih Rajaa Hendi
Published: April 2023

Since the appearance of COVID-19 disease as an epidemic and pandemic disease, many studies are performed to uncover the genetic nature of the newly discovered coronavirus with unique clinical features. The last three human coronavirus outbreaks, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 are caused by Beta-Coronaviruses. Horizontal genetic materials transfer was proven from one coronavirus to the other coronavirus of non-human origin like infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) of avian. Horizontal genetic materials transfer was also from non-corona viruses like astroviruses and equine rhinovirus (ERV-2) or from coronavirus-unrelated viruses, like influenza virus type C. However, SARS-CoV-2 is identical to SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. Interestingly, Wuhan city-SARS-CoV-2 is very similar to two types of bats Coronavirus in RdRp nucleotide sequence to RdRp of SARS-CoV-2 suggesting possible transmission from bats. Moreover, many genomic mutations are found in SARS-CoV-2 genomes suggesting the mutations are developed and the virus is constantly changed. The newly discovered SARS-CoV-2 has a new open reading frame (ORF) that encodes for thirty-eight amino acid peptide chains and has no similar sequence in all reported NCBI data regarding respiratory viruses. The short peptide can serve as an identification target for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
Unicornuate Uterus with a Non-Communicating Rudimentary Horn in a Palestinian Patient with Familial Mediterranean Fever: Case Report
Authors: Darras Osama , Abu Osba Amal , Massarweh Khalid
Published: April 2023

Rudimentary non-communicating functional uterine horn with unicornuate uterus, originating from anomalous embryological development of one Mullerian duct, is prone to different complications either at the gynecological or obstetrical level such as chronic pelvic pain, hematometra, subfertility and decreased quality of life. This unique case report presents a 14-year-old female with a history of severe chronic pelvic pain. She was diagnosed with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) and had an appendectomy for suspected appendicitis within the symptoms’ interval. Ultrasound showed a right 5*6 cm right complex cystic mass assuming ovarian in place. She underwent a suspected endometrioma cystectomy operation and was diagnosed with left unicornuate uterus with right functional non-communicating rudimentary horn. The patient was followed up and mentioned marked improvement of her previous pain attacks. Her family members observed marked improvement in her usual daily activities and quality of life. Occult non-communicating uterine horn are frequently misdiagnosed due to its rarity and unspecific symptoms. The diagnosis of Mullerian anomalies should be added to the differential diagnoses for women with infertility, chronic abdominal and pelvic pain, and dysmenorrhea to avoid the patients’ agony and to alleviate their quality of life.
Strategi Pengembangan Usahatani Cabai Rawit di Kecamatan Batulappa Kabupaten Pirang
Authors: Andi Nuddin dan  Arman Tri Handayani Nurman,
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAK            Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Batulappa Kabupaten Pinrang dari bulan September 2022 sampai dengan bulan November 2022. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kendala apa yang dihadapi para petani dalam melakukan usahatani cabai rawit, strategi yang tepat dalam pengembangan usahatani cabai rawit, dengan menggunakan metode Interpretive Struktural Modeling (ISM).  Penelitian dengan metode ISM tidak membutuhkan sampel yang besar, sehingga ditetapkan sampel sebanyak 10 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data primer dan data sekunder serta menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, questioner dan dokumentasi. Pengolahan data pada penelitian dimulai dengan editing, pengkodean jawaban dan  processing  dengan menggunakan Interpretive Struktural Modeling (ISM). Menunjukkan bahwa kendala yang dihadapi para petani dalam melakukan usahatani cabai rawit yaitu fluktuasi harga dan rendahnya daya tahan cabai. Selanjutnya strategi yang perlu diterapkan dalam pengembangan usahatani cabai rawit sebagai upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan petani.
Water Quality Prediction Using Machine Learning
Authors: Kuthe Annaji , Bhake Chaitanya , Bhoyar Vaibhav , Yenurkar Aman , Khandekar Vedant , Gawale Ketan
Published: April 2023

Different toxins have been imperiling water quality over the past decades. As a result, foreseeing and modeling water quality have gotten to be basic to minimizing water contamination. This inquiry has created a classification calculation to foresee the water quality classification (WQC). The WQC is classified based on the water quality file (WQI) from 7 parameters in a dataset utilizing Back Vector Machine (SVM) and Extraordinary Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). The comes about from the proposed model can precisely classify the water quality based on their features. The inquire about result illustrated that the XGBoost model performed way better, with an exactness of 94%, compared to the SVM demonstrate, with as it were a 67% exactness. Indeed way better, the XGBoost brought about in as it were 6% misclassification mistake compared to SVM, which had 33%. On best of that, XGBoost too gotten consistent predominant comes about from 5-fold approval with an normal accuracy of 90%, whereas SVM with an normal exactness of 64%. Considering the upgraded execution, XGBoost is concluded to be superior at water quality classification.
Systematic Literature Review and Metadata Analysis of Insider Threat Detection Mechanism
Authors: Idris Ismaila , Damilola Adeleke Nafisa
Published: April 2023

Insider threat refers to the risk caused to an organization's security, assets, or data by individuals who have authorized access to these resources, such as employees, contractors, or partners. The aim of an insider threat is usually to exploit their access to sensitive information or systems to carry out malicious activities, such as stealing intellectual property, financial data, or sensitive information, sabotaging systems, or processes, or committing fraud. This systematic literature analysed the anatomy of insider threat, including its trends and mode of attacks to find the possible solutions by querying various academic literature. Sources of insider threat dataset are revealed in this review paper to ease the challenges of researchers in getting access to insider datasets. In addition, a taxonomy of insider threat current trends is presented in the paper. This review can serve as a benchmark for researchers in proposing a novel insider threat detection methodology and starting point for novice researchers.
Comparison of spatial distribution of pharmacies in Istanbul between 1997-2022
Authors: Mutlu Hasan , Billur Mutlu Başak , Dökmeci Vedia
Published: April 2023

In this study, the spatial distribution of pharmacies is investigated in Istanbul by taking into consideration their important role for the health care delivery system. First, the growth of the number of pharmacies is compared with the growth rate of population at the city level during the last two decades within perspective of changes in health care delivery policies. Then, the growth of the number of pharmacies is compared with respect to the population growth rate of the core, intermediate and peripheral zones. The second, the changes in the pharmacy market areas are compared at the city level and in the core, intermediate and peripheral zones within the same period. Third, the regression analysis is used to show the relationships between the number of pharmacies in the districts and the population, number of hospital beds and number of physicians during the same period of time. Suggestions are made for more balanced distribution of pharmacies in order to prevent bankruptcies while sufficient accessibility provided for the customers, and for future research.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES NO BRASIL: HISTÓRIA, PERSPECTIVAS E DILEMAS
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Pereira Moura Givanildo , Silva Arlindo , Lima dos Santos Andrea da Conceição , Silva Santana Borges Ednelma
Published: April 2023

Este artigo trata do tema da formação de professores, abrangendo aspectos históricos, perspectivas e dilemas. Como principal objetivo a ser alcançado, apresentar-se-á um recorte histórico e a trajetória da formação de professores no Brasil nas escolas onde a Constituição da Educação Básica é aplicada de forma democrática e reflexiva. Daí a importância de refletir sobre o desenvolvimento proporcionado pelos professores, identificando as formas como os próprios alunos se tornam agentes do processo de aprendizagem, mudanças de pensamento crítico, modificações e decisões sobre o ambiente ideal de aprendizagem com o grupo escolar. Para tanto, realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa e descritiva. A importância de ter supervisores escolares atuando como mediadores dos acontecimentos emocionais dentro da escola se resume para garantir a qualidade do processo educacional formal no Brasil.
SOCIEDADE XAVANTE E EDUCAÇÃO: UM OLHAR FOCADO NO CURRÍCULO ESCOLAR INDÍGENA E NA LEGISLAÇÃO ATUAL
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Ferraz Almeida Alana , Leite Bezerra Costa Tâmara , Da Silva Pereira Leide Ane , Martins dos Santos Rafaela da Conceição
Published: April 2023

Por meio da edificação deste trabalho, busca-se refletir acerca do currículo voltado para a educação indígena, tendo em vista um olhar preocupado com a formação docente indígena, com base em documentos norteadores da educação. Assim, este trabalho busca colaborar para futuros debates acerca de motes que se mostrem pertinentes à constituição de currículos, educação escolar indígena e ainda acerca da formação docente, por meio de uma abrangência de que o currículo escolar se caracteriza como sendo uma das ferramentas de maior seriedade no ambiente educacional, como também na sociedade, sendo uma clara questão de poder, pois, aquele que o detém estabelece o pensamento de que a edificação da identidade está se arquitetando ali. Desta forma, compreende-se que ele é uma ferramenta de transmissão de conteúdos, de valores e de cultura. Em suma, este estudo, por meio de sua pesquisa de caráter bibliográfico, assinala para a indigência de se formar professores para a educação indígena, buscando-se, com isso, que exista uma maior vivência com a realidade dos estudantes indígenas e ainda com sua valorização como verdadeiros sujeitos sociais e culturais.
DESAFIO DO DOCENTE DIANTE DAS CLASSES MULTISSERIADAS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Trindade Pinto Brandão Maria Arlete , Teodozo Nunes Samara , De Sena Araujo Leandro Anelli
Published: April 2023

A educação representa um direito fundamental e por isso vem sendo estudada ao longo das décadas, visto que uma sociedade que tem acesso ao estudo tende a ser mais evoluída. Para tanto, a educação vem sendo um desafio para os professores, considerando que as crianças, ao adentrarem nas instituições, não são mais despreparadas no que tange à educação, se comparado com épocas em que a mídia digital não fazia parte do cotidiano. Justamente devido a essa aprendizagem fora da escola, é muito natural que os pais não levem essa modalidade de educação como relevante, o que resulta na configuração de salas multisseriadas, onde crianças pertencem ao mesmo grupo em condições de aprendizagem diferentes. Portanto, dentro dessa realidade, esse estudo teve como objetivo geral, compreender os desafios enfrentados pelos professores que dão aulas em classes multisseriadas na educação infantil. Tendo como metodologia a revisão de literatura, onde o mecanismo de busca por referências ocorreu nas bases de dados Scielo e Medline, cuja temporalidade dos documentos selecionados se concentrou de 1993 a 2023, com os documentos no idioma português e disponíveis na integra. Concluindo que salas numerosas e multisseriadas representam um desafio para os professores, pois eles precisam estar mais preparados para atender essas crianças dentro de suas habilidades e limitações, de forma que todos possam aprender de forma eficaz.
The Effect of Using PhET in Changing Malaysian Students’ Attitude to Learning Physics in a Full Virtual Environment
Authors: Ng Mei Eng , Chua Kah Heng
Published: May 2023

This study investigated the effect of physics inquiry learning using PhET Interactive Simulation on form four students’ attitudes toward physics in a fully virtual environment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. This quantitative study employed the Quasi-Experimental Design by administering the Attitude Toward Physics Lesson Scale (ATPLS). Fifty-nine form four students from a rural school located in Selangor, Malaysia, participated in this study. The control group (n1= 25) was taught in the standard thematic order as the usual teaching approach by the teacher during online lessons. In eight lessons, students only watched videos related to laboratory experiments that covered Gravitational Force, Newton’s Laws, and Gas Laws. Meanwhile, the experimental group (n2= 34) used the PhET Interactive Simulations as a treatment to explore the same topics. All test results underwent a normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis evaluation. The data in this study were analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings revealed that PhET Interactive Simulation negatively impacts students’ attitudes towards physics inquiry learning during the full virtual online lessons. Further study is expected to pair PhET Interactive Simulation with other e-learning tools or platforms to provide better instant feedback and enhance students’ attitudes in physics inquiry learning.
CONSTRAINTS FACED BY MUSTARD GROWERS IN ADOPTION OF IMPROVED MUSTARD CULTIVATION PRACTICES IN PRAYAGRAJ DISTRICT OF UTTAR PRADESH
Authors: Dubey Diwakar , Bose Dipak Kumar
Published: April 2023

The present study was conducted in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh to find out the constraints faced by mustard growers in adoption of improved mustard cultivation practices. A total of 120 respondents were selected randomly for the present study. The data were collected through a pre-structured interview schedule and appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the association. It was found that unavailability of seed at time, lack of credit facility at time, lack of hybrid seed, lack of training programme related with improved practices, lack of proper market facilities were major constraints faced by the mustard growers in adoption of improved mustard cultivation practices.
The fossil fuels behind forest fires
Authors: Dahl Kristina , Phillips Carly , Race Alicia , Udvardy Shana , Ortiz-Partida J. Pablo
Published: May 2023

Climate change is contributing to increases in the size, severity, and cost of wildfires across western North America, and communities, policymakers, and legal experts are asking who bears responsibility. Research led by the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that nearly 19.8 million acres of forest area burned by wildfires across western North America since 1986—an area equivalent to the state of Maine—is attributable to heat-trapping emissions traced to 88 of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers. Emissions from those companies also contributed nearly half of the observed increase in fire-danger conditions across the region since 1901. These findings can inform discussions regarding the responsibility of major corporations for past, present, and future climate impacts.
Development of Encapsulated Wasabi Flavor for Resistance in High Temperature Condition
Authors: Chintong Sutasinee , Sukosi Kanjana , Saengrung Jureerat , Limpawattana Maruj , Klaypradit Wanwimol
Published: April 2023

The present work was aimed to develop encapsulated wasabi flavor beads for resistance high temperature condition. The beads prepared from waxy maize starches (HI-CAP 100), modified tapioca starches (Flavotec), alginate and chitosan at various concentrations to determine their properties. The beads size was found not significant differences in all treatments. Microcapsules of 10 % wasabi flavor derived from the mixture of HI-CAP 100 and Flavotec at mass ratio of 1:0 (w/w) and alginate and chitosan at mass ratio of 14:1 (w/w) exhibited excellent encapsulation efficiency (96.42 %) and this formulation is also demonstrated the highest retention of AITC in wasabi flavor beads after thermal process. Therefore, the encapsulated wasabi flavor has broad application prospects in food industry and development value prospects.
HIGHLIGHTS

The wasabi flavor encapsulation in beads and their application under heat treatment was firstly reported
The findings demonstrated that the encapsulated wasabi flavor generated with t HI-CAP 100 and Flavotec at mass ratio of 1:0 (w/w) and alginate and chitosan at mass ratio of 14:1 (w/w) had capability to protect degradation of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) under the high temperature condition
This new approach will be of great benefit to the application of encapsulated wasabi flavor as an additive in the food industry

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS E DE COMPORTAMENTO ASSOCIADOS AO PUERPÉRIO E SEUS FATORES INFLUENCIADORES EM UNIDADES DE SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA NO MUNICÍPIO DE CASCAVEL - PR
Authors: Gemelli da Costa Carolina Harley , Caporal Marcelo
Published: May 2023

Introdução: Puerpério, também chamada de resguardo ou quarentena, é a fase pós-parto em que a mulher experimenta modificações físicas e psíquicas, sendo considerada a época mais vulnerável para a ocorrência de transtornos psiquiátricos. Este é o período de tempo que decorre desde a dequitadura até que os órgãos reprodutores da mãe retornem ao seu estado pré-gravídico. Método: Estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo, com análise dos prontuários das Unidades de Saúde da Família Canadá, Maria Luiza e Pioneiros Catarinenses, no ano de 2020. As variáveis analisadas foram: faixa-etária, história patológica pregressa, história familiar, amamentação. Resultados: o perfil predominante no presente estudo foi composto de mulheres entre 25 a 33 anos, seguida das pacientes com 34 a 42 anos, em período analisado. O fator influenciador mais frequente foi a depressão prévia. Em relação à história familiar e amamentação, não se pôde definir claramente uma relação estatística deste fator influenciador com o estudo em questão.
Cattle Health Monitoring System using IoT
Authors: Sumit D Kuldharan  , Shivani S Kadake  , Nilesh K Kamble  , Mohit M Bhavsar  , Dr. Kishor N Honwadkar
Published: April 2023

Diseases negatively impact the productivity of dairy cows and the production of milk. The challenge lies in the early detection and treatment of sick cows, due to the lack of continuous monitoring and the limited knowledge of breeders about various diseases. To address this issue, this study presents the development of a comprehensive dairy cattle health manage- ment system, aimed at monitoring cow health and detecting and treating diseases. By collecting temperature and pulse data from sensors, the system is able to assess the health condition of cows and distinguish between normal and abnormal results
College Resources and Event Management & Analysis
Authors: Prof. Shriram Kulkarni  , Aniket N Shinde  , Aniket U Shinde  , Mukteshwar Samdade  , Pratiksha Pansare
Published: April 2023

This research paper aims to propose a platform for College Resource and Event Management & Analysis. The platform will provide various services such as sharing study content from teachers to students, a one-stop destination for official notices, managing college events and schedules, a platform for sharing career experiences from alumni, BE project tracking service to avoid duplicate project ideas, and a place for internship reference. Additionally, the platform will add an extra advantage for colleges to collect and analyses data of students and college to make decisions for improving the quality of education and sharing experiences. The platform will be implemented using Google’s latest and fastest technology framework Flutter, which supports web and mobile development. The whole application will be implemented in Micro-service Architecture to reduce resource use on mobile devices
Impact of Digital Technology on Entrepreneurship
Authors: Rahul Kumar  , Navneet Raj  , Dr. Ashima Mehta
Published: April 2023

The concept of entrepreneurship has existed throughout history, but the modern concept of entrepreneurship is generally traced back to the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During this period, technological advances and new business models created unprecedented opportunities for individuals to start and manage their own businesses.
Car-Pooling System (CapX)
Authors: Prof. V. S. Mahalle  , Yash Dalal  , Thavar Setiya  , Siddhi Mehta  , Pakhi Mujmer  , Tanay Shah  , Sumit Kumar Sethi
Published: April 2023

With traffic congestion and environmental concerns on the rise, carpooling systems have become increasingly popular. This paper proposes a carpooling system that matches drivers and riders based on their travel preferences and routes using an advanced algorithm. The system considers factors such as pickup and drop-off locations, preferred departure time, and route to find the most compatible matches. Additionally, real-time updates are provided on the driver's location and the rider's estimated time of arrival. This carpooling system not only reduces traffic congestion but also lowers carbon emissions, promoting environmental sustainability. It also offers a safe and reliable alternative for individuals without access to private transportation or public transit. The proposed carpooling system has the potential to transform commuting, providing a practical solution for a more sustainable future.
Real Time System for Virtual Keyboard and Mouse
Authors: Bhagvat Karhale  , Pratik Kalamkar  , Pradip Pawar  , Ritesh Gaikwad  , S. V. Patil
Published: May 2023

These days, PC vision has advanced to where a PC can perceive its client utilizing an essential picture handling calculation. Individuals are involving this vision in many pieces of day to day existence as of now of improvement, like face acknowledgment, variety identification, programmed vehicles, etc. PC vision is utilized in this examination to make an optical mouse and console that utilizations hand movements. The PC's camera will filter the picture of different developments made by an individual's hand, and the mouse or pointer will move in light of the development of the motions, including doing well and left clicks utilizing particular signals. Essentially, unique motions can be utilized to control the console, for example, a one-finger signal to pick a letters in order and a four figure signal to swipe left and right. Without any wires or different gadgets, it will work as a virtual mouse and console. The venture's just piece of equipment is a webcam, and the coding is finished in Python utilizing the Boa constrictor stage. The Raised body absconds are made first, and afterward a calculation is made by planning the mouse and console capabilities to the blemishes utilizing the imperfection computations. On the off chance that you map ping several them with the mouse and console, the PC will perceive the motion and answer fittingly
Antimicrobial, Phytochemical and Antioxidant Screening of Acalypha fimbriata Leaf Extract for Alternative Antimicrobial Therapy
Authors: O.L. Okunye , P.A. Idowu , B.M. Okanlawon , O.E. Adejumo , A.S. Saka , O.E. Oyinloye , J.S. Ayedun , O.M. Adeyemo , L.S. Kaseem , A.O. Idowu
Published: May 2023

In folklore, Acalypha fimbriata have been associated with ‘cure all’ properties, but without sufficient empirical ethno-pharmacological scientific backups. This research work is therefore necessitated to determine the antimicrobial, phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of Acalypha fimbriata. The leaf of Acalypha fimbriata were Soxhlet extracted, reconstituted, and screened for phytochemical constituent of antimicrobial importance. Conventional biochemical characterization was carried out on the isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae obtained for the research work and the antimicrobial activity of the plant sample was determined using the agar well diffusion technique. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the extract were determined by broth dilution method on the isolates. The antioxidant activity of the extract was determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method and Graphpad prism were used to interprets the data. Alkaloids, flavonoid, anthraquinones, tannins and saponins was found in the leaf extract. Staphylococcus aureus exhibited highest zone of growth inhibition (28mm) at 100mg/ml while Pseudomonas aeruginosa had the lowest (14mm) at 100mg/ml from the antimicrobial assay. In the determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration, Staphylococcus aureus exhibited MIC and MBC at 0.625µg/ml and 12.5 µg/ml, while Pseudomonas aeruginosa elicited MIC and MBC at 10 µg/ml and >10 µg/ml of MIC and MBC respectively. Themethanol extract of the plant acted as hydrogen/electrons donor or scavenger of radicals with fifty percent inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 59.83 µg/ml while that of Ascorbic acid (standard) was found to be 92.70 µg/ml using. The varied MIC’s and MBC’s obtained coupled with the values recorded for the antioxidant radicals validate the antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of Acalypha fimbriata that can be explored for therapeutic option, if further purified and optimally processed.
The Dynamics of Fashion
Authors: Farnan Sheryl A. , Stone Elaine
Published: May 2023

For fashion students who want to be both in the now and in the know!

The Dynamics of Fashion, Sixth Edition, has the latest facts and figures, and the most current theories in fashion development, production, and merchandising, giving you the foundation you need in the industry. It offers hundreds of real-life examples of leading brands and industry trends, to show you fashion careers and how to apply what you learn. The book also covers sustainable fashion, wearable technology, social media, and more in detail. An online STUDIO includes self-quizzes, flashcards, and links to videos.

New to this Edition

-New chapter on sustainability with current industry processes

-New chapter on fashion careers and how to get started in the industry

-All Fashion Focus box features have been updated to current topics and industry trends

The Dynamics of Fashion, 6th Edition STUDIO

-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips

-Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions and image identification

-Branch out with links to curated online multi-media resources that bring chapter concepts to life

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-Instructor’s Guide featuring answers to end-of-chapter activities, supplemental student activities and assignments, a comprehensive test bank of multiple choice, identification, true or false, and essay questions for each chapter and unit, and a guide to exploring careers

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-Curated digital library of special supplemental resources for all of the text’s features including categorical links to articles, image galleries, and videos from respected trade, fashion, and news websites
Sustainable Fashion
Authors: Ulasewicz Connie , Hethorn Janet
Published: May 2023

Sustainable Fashion: Take Action, Third Edition presents a fresh exploration of practices that are underway in design and production within the fashion industry and the possibilities for future directions that can be taken now. This book focuses on innovative action needed to achieve the goal of creating healthier environments, reducing climate change, and improving the well-being of all people as they choose and wear clothing. This third edition continues to delve into the role that fashion plays in a sustainable future, through the interconnected model of “Connecting with People, Processes, and Environment”, which marks the focus of the book’s three sections. Covering a wide range of sustainability practices, the chapters are written by both academic and industry professionals, providing a balanced view of the topics with breadth and depth and suggesting routes for further examination.

New to this Edition:

-Thoroughly revised to cover advancements since the last edition, topics of equity, diversity, and inclusion are paramount within in each chapter, and social justice as a concept is highlighted throughout

-Changes in cultural, social, and health contexts as they impact fashion action are spotlighted in every chapter

-“Take Action” features are integrated within chapters

STUDIO Features Includes:

-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips

-Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary

Instructor Resources

-Instructor’s Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes

-PowerPoint ® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
The Emerging Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Authors:   Division of Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, Gonzalez-Chapa Jorge Armando , Macêdo Marina Barguil , Lood Christian
Published: April 2023

Increasing evidence points towards mitochondria as crucial players in the initiation and progression of auto-immune and degenerative disorders, to which impaired cell metabolism is but a facet of the subjacent etiopathogenesis. This review aims to introduce the reader to essential concepts of mitochondrial abnormalities in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM), underscoring inclusion-body myositis and dermatomyositis. Far surpassing the initial simplistic view of being responsible for energy generation, mitochondria have gathered attention regarding their role in inflammatory processes, being able to fuel autoimmunity, as shown by the presence of anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) in up to 10% of IIM patients. As cellular respiration takes place, mitochondrial metabolites might help to shape the pro-inflammatory milieu in affected muscle, beyond generating reactive oxygen species, which are well-recognized inducers of damage-associated molecular patterns. A series of mitochondrial components might facilitate the sterile activation of pro-inflammatory cells and the production of several cytokines responsible for enhancing auto-immune responses. Marked variation in the mitochondrial genome has also been reported in IIM patients. As such, we summarize key historical and recent advances linking aberrations and instabilities of mitochondrial DNA to impaired muscle function. Besides discussing mitochondrial dysfunction as an essential part of IIM development, we also highlight possible associations between presence of AMAs and a particular phenotype of IIM, with its own characteristic clinical and radiological pattern. Finally, we present promising treatment approaches targeting mitochondria, while briefly discussing experimental models for gaining deeper insight into the disease process, and ultimately leading to novel drug development.
Crisis preparation, media use, and information seeking: Patterns across Katrina evacuees and lessons learned for crisis communication
Authors: Spence, PhD Patric R. , Lachlan, PhD Kenneth A. , Burke, PhD Jennifer A.
Published: May 2023

This study examined crisis preparation, information seeking patterns, and media use in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Surveys were collected from 964 Katrina evacuees. Results indicated a continued need to create messages encouraging crisis preparation, especially among at-risk subpopulations. Differences in information seeking behavior were detected across age, income, and sex, while new media proved to be a nonfactor. The findings are discussed in terms of pragmatic implications for crisis communication practitioners regarding message design and placement.
Trust among decision makers and its consequences in emergency response operations
Authors: Uhr, MSc Christian , Ekman, MSc Olof
Published: May 2023

In an emergency response operation, trust can have an influence on the efficiency in communication between different decision makers and how the networks of these decision makers are formed. Consequently, it might affect the efficiency, flexibility, and adaptation capability in the response system as a whole. Trust could generally be described as a relation between a trustor and a trustee where the expected behavior and competence of the trustee in a specific context, estimated by the trustor, is a central core in the concept. On the basis of a literature review and interviews with Australian emergency response practitioners, this article discusses relevant characteristics of trust and its consequences in emergency response. The content emphasizes the need for further development of descriptive analysis of the processes underlying the formal charts and documents to understand authentic conditions and further develop valid normative theories for emergency response management.
Ginkgo biloba Metaphor On Gala Party Performance Costume Design
Authors: Puspitasari Feny
Published: April 2023

The Ginkgo biloba plant is the only living species in the division of Ginkgophyta. It is also known as the maidenhair tree. The uniqueness of Ginkgo biloba lies in its fan-shaped leaves. The color and shape of Ginkgo biloba have been adapted into a performance costume for the prestigious Met Gala Party. This article discusses the design of the stage costume using Ginkgo biloba as a source of metaphor in fashion with adaptation techniques. The method used involves designing fashion products, starting from creating a concept, and mood board, making several alternative designs, and product prototypes. The resulting product is a Ginkgo biloba metaphor visualized in the form of fashion silhouettes, colors, accessories, and decorative details in the form of knife pleats. Respondent’s response to the metaphor through the adaptation technique of the Ginkgo biloba leaf shape is that almost all respondents can capture it well in the form of accessories, knife pleats, and silhouettes. However, the metaphor through the adaptation technique of the pattern arrangement, less than half of the respondents can capture it. In terms of color, almost all respondents can capture the color metaphor in the monochromatic scheme of the basic yellow color as the source of color ideas from Ginkgo biloba.
Brand Awareness Heritage Gayo Premium Coffee Through the Product "Opini Kopi Merdeka" with The Creative Concept of Story Telling
Authors: Joeseof Agoes
Published: April 2023

Coffee has long been one of the leading commodities in the world trade arena, therefore coffee has a long historical meaning and value, as a commodity in Indonesia. In the Gayo highlands in the Bener Meriah district, central Aceh and the Gayo Lues region, known since the 17th century during the VOC as a producer of special coffee, Gayo coffee has no doubt about its quality because it has been proven by the world through its participation in the world's largest specialty coffee exhibition. As a heritage of the Indonesian nation, Gayo coffee, which has international quality, needs to be reborn with a different and specific consumer nature, namely during the millennial generation, with the aim that the natural wealth of this commodity is better known and loved and its reputation is maintained. Different eras, heritage products from the 17th century with the millennial generation of the 21st century, communication to create awareness needs to be bridged by a fact and reality so that it creates an atmosphere of mutual respect. The method used is through research with a mix method approach, to get input in designing creative concepts. So as to form a bridge that can connect these two different generations, namely by creating an ethos and rhetorical spirit that is implemented through the brand name, Opinion Kopi Merdeka, as well as the visual style of the coffee brand and the concept of communication with a story telling nuance. Generating brand awareness, from the millennial generation who are moved by the ethos of freedom of opinion, which is exemplified in historical stories by a number of old figures from the nation's founders.
plan de emergencia, ¿otro plan fantasma?
Authors: L. S.
Published: May 2023

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 35, No. 379, 1980: 483-484.
The first report of Brucella melitensis biovar 2 strain isolated from cattle in Turkey
Authors: Akar Kadir , Öz Gülseren Yıldız
Published: April 2023

Bovine brucellosis is an infectious zoonotic disease of great impact on animal welfare and has significant economic implications on livestock farm worldwide. The disease is caused primarily by Brucella abortus (B. abortus), while B. melitensis is less common, and B. suis infection is rare. B. melitensis is the most common causative agent of brucellosis in small ruminants and humans. Although the main host of B. melitensis is considered to be small ruminants, this bacterium is also present in large ruminants. Despite brucellosis has been eradicated in many European countries, it is still endemic in Mediterranean countries and Turkey. The most prevalent Brucella species in the Mediterranean basin and Turkey is B. melitensis biovar (bv) 3. Previous studies have reported that B. melitensis bv2 is quite low in Turkey. This is the first study to isolate B. melitensis bv2 from cattle in Turkey. The strains were characterized using classical biotyping methods and then were molecularly confirmed. Multilocus variable number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA-16) typing of the strains revealed a novel genotype (1-5-3-13-3-2-3-2-4-41-8-5-4-3-3-7), which matches the Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) profiles in the database of ST8 (3-2-3-2-1-5-3-2-8). These results indicate that B. melitensis bv2 can easily infect cattle and this has to be considered in the epidemiology and control of bovine brucellosis. Circulating the highly pathogenic B. melitensis bv2 in cattle farms is of public health concern.
DIVIDEND PAYOUT AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR
Authors: ONUORAH, A.C. (PhD; F, CIFIAN)
Published: April 2023

The study examined determinants of dividend payout (DP) in the context of the Nigeria banking sector between the periods of 2009-2018. A sample of eight (8) banks was drawn out of the 21 deposit money banks (DMBs) for the study. The study made used of secondary which was sourced from the annual reports and accounts of the various banks and analyzed with descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis using OLS method by using the pooled model with the aid of E-VIEW computer software. The findings revealed that Profitability (PROF) and Bank Size (BS) have significant relationship with DP Ratio (DPR) while Liquidity (LIQ) and Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) does not. The study found a substantial link between DP determinants and DPR in Nigeria DMBs. Since it has the lowest impact on bank DP, the study proposes that banks have optimal loans to deposit to boost LIQ and prevent illiquidity.

Keywords: Dividend Payout, Profitability, Liquidity, Loans and Deposits.
EDUCAÇÃO PERMANENTE EM SAÚDE EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 NA APAE DE UNAÍ – MG
Authors: Duraes Uguiarlem Ribeiro , Pereira Éverton Luís
Published: April 2023

A pandemia da COVID-19 tornou-se uma emergência de saúde pública de interesse internacional. O recente cenário mundial nos coloca em posição de fragilidade e incerteza.  A COVID-19 vem promovendo reestruturações em todos os âmbitos: emocionais, sociais, físicos, ambientais, profissionais e ocupacionais. A Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS) surge como alternativa de fortalecimento dos serviços de saúde no combate à pandemia da COVID-19 e suas consequências na saúde da população.  Este relato tem por objetivo apresentar como se deu a elaboração e realização de uma EPS com temática sobre “Diálogos Prospectivos – o pensar, o debate e a busca de modelar o futuro” e os impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 na APAE/CER II de Unaí – MG. Foi elaborada e realizada uma EPS com os profissionais com temática sobre os impactos da pandemia da COVID-19 no CER II, utilizando a metodologia de Diálogos Prospectivos. Foi possível identificar que os profissionais de saúde reconhecem o momento de EP como um espaço que permite fazer reflexões acerca dos entraves que permeiam a prática em saúde, assim como os marcadores sociais em que os usuários vivenciam. A EP sobre a temática de Diálogos Prospectivos proporcionou um espaço de oportunidades de ampliação do conhecimento dos profissionais, bem como a reflexão crítica e, ao mesmo tempo, mobilizou aproximação entre os profissionais, permitindo mudanças possíveis no serviço e na atuação profissional, lembrando-se que a integração e bons resultados representam melhor oferta e estratégia do cuidado.