bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bayesian network based vulnerability detection of blockchain smart contracts
Authors: Kodavali Lakshminarayana , Kuppuswamy Sathiyamurthy
Published: October 2022

Ethereum is one of the popular Blockchain platform. The key component in the Ethereum Blockchain is the smart contract. Smart contracts (SC) are like normal computer programs which are written mostly in solidity high-level object-oriented programming language. Smart contracts allow completing transactions directly between two parties in the network without any middle man or mediator. Modification of the smart contracts are not possible once deployed into the Blockchain. Thus smart contract has to be vulnerable free before deploying into the Blockchain. In this paper, Bayesian Network Model was designed and constructed based on Bayesian learning concept to detect smart contract security vulnerabilities which are Reentrancy, Tx.origin and DOS. The results showed that the proposed BNMC (Bayesian Network Model Construction) design is able to detect the severity of each vulnerability and also suggest the reasons for the vulnerability. The accuracy of the proposed BNMC results are improved (accuracy 8% increased for both Reentracy and Tx.origin, 6% increased for DOS), compared with traditional method LSTM. This proposed BNMS design and implementation is the first attempt to detect smart contract vulnerabilities using Bayesian Networks.
Outcomes of an interdisciplinary return to work intervention including occupational therapy for mood and adjustment disorders: A single-arm clinical trial
Authors: Tanaka Sachie , Kuge Ryunosuke Iwai , Nakano Miku , Inukai Sayaka , Hamamoto Midori , Terasawa Miho , Nakamura Toshinori , Sugiyama Nobuhiro , Kobayashi Masayoshi , Washizuka Shinsuke
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: Mood and adjustment disorders are two major causes of long-term sick leave among employees, leading to large social losses. Therefore, a return to work (RTW) intervention was attempted, targeting patients with mood and adjustment disorders. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the outcome of an interdisciplinary RTW intervention including occupational therapy implemented within the Japanese healthcare framework. METHODS: An interdisciplinary RTW intervention including occupational therapy was conducted five times a week for approximately three months, targeting individuals with mood and adjustment disorders who took a leave of absence. Their mental symptoms, cognitive functioning, job performance, temperament, social adaptation, psychosocial state, and readiness to RTW before and after the intervention were evaluated. Full-time RTW ratios at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months from baseline were followed up and compared with those of prior studies. RESULTS: A total of 30 individuals completed the intervention. After the intervention, participants’ psychological symptoms, cognitive function, vocational aptitude, temperament, social adaptation, psychosocial state, and readiness to RTW improved (p≤0.001–0.0279). The ratios of RTW at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months from the baseline were 6.7%, 46.7%, 73.3%, 77.8%, and 82.6%, respectively, reflecting a higher pattern than prior reports. CONCLUSIONS: The interdisciplinary RTW intervention including occupational therapy has the potential to improve not only depressive symptoms but also cognitive functioning, job performance, social adaptation, and readiness to RTW. They can also raise RTW ratios.
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on weight gain, physical activity and mental health among Turkish university students
Authors: Soysal Ayşe Nur Oymak , Şimşek Şule , Özdemir Atiye Kaş , Aslan Ummuhan Baş
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many restrictions that affected Turkey as well as other countries around the world. Restrictions on education, sports activities and social activities affected students physically and psychologically. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on weight gain, physical activity, and mental health among university students. METHODS: The study included students of Pamukkale University aged between 18–25 years. Participants answered the online survey about changes in body composition and physical activity habits during the pandemic. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess physical activity levels. Beck Depression Scale (BDS) was used to assess the mental health. RESULTS: 848 (546 females, 302 males) students average aged 20,72±1,63 years were included in the study. When the physical activity times before and during the pandemic were compared, a statistically significant difference was found (p < 0.05). Multivariate analyses showed that higher BDS scores (p = 0.000) were significantly associated with increased weight gain. But there was no significant association with age and changes in physical activity time. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study showed that the COVID-19 pandemic has a negative effect on the physical activity level, weight gain and mental health of university students. Students reported an increase in weight during the pandemic. Also, the increase in depressive symptoms is related to higher levels of weight gain. Therefore, physical activity and mental health programmes should be offered to university students as an educational and health policy.
Analisis Kluster Usaha Dalam membangun Ekonomi BerbasisDigitasl Pada UMKM di Kawasan Surabaya Timur
Authors: Majid Nurkholish , Ika K.W Nuruni , Fitriyah Zumrotul
Published: October 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis kluster kesiapan teknologi ekonomi berbasis digital pada usaha kecil, mikro dan menengah (UMKM) di Surabaya Timur. Berdasarkan populasi penelitian sebesar 7158 UMKM di Surabaya Timur ditentukan sampel 174 melalui rumus slovin dengan batas toleransi 10%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum UMKM di Surabaya Timur telah menerapkan penggunaan Aplikasi Digital berbasis sosial media dan e-wallet. Selain penelitian ini menjelaskan terdapat 3 kluster usaha yang terdiri dari 3 kluster antara lain kesiapan teknologi rendah sebanyak 102, menengah 20 Usaha dan tinggi sebanyak 52 usaha. Analisis kesiapan usaha menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas UMKM telah memilki kesiapan dalam penggunaan teknologi namun belum mampu meningkatkan kinerja bisnis secara keseluruhan.
Macroseismic intensity data and effects of significant earthquakes in Colombia based on historical seismicity studies
Authors: Sarabia Gómez Ana Milena , Barbosa Castro Diana Rocío , Arcila Rivera María Mónica
Published: October 2022

En este artículo se presentan los datos de las intensidades macrosísmicas y los efectos de los sismos que han causado  daños significativos en Colombia, generados en los  informes de sismicidad histórica que se elaboran en los  proyectos de amenaza y riesgo sísmico del Servicio  Geológico Colombiano (SGC). Estos datos son resultado de  la investigación basada en la recopilación, organización y análisis de la información relacionada con los efectos de los  sismos, de acuerdo con la metodología de la Escala Macrosísmica Europea de 1998 (EMS-98), que maneja  descripciones y grados de intensidad según los efectos  ocurridos en personas, objetos, construcciones y naturaleza.
Estos datos se encuentran disponibles al público a través  del Sistema de Información de Sismicidad Histórica de  Colombia (SISHC), que es un aplicativo en la web de acceso  libre, en el cual se encuentran más de 5000 datos de intensidades macrosísmicas y cerca de 4000 datos asociados  a efectos de sismos históricos, que pueden ser  usados en el ámbito académico, científico e institucional, en  investigaciones de historia, amenaza sísmica, gestión del  riesgo, entre otros.
Cromatografia Contracorrente no Isolamento de Bisflavonóide de Garcinia xanthochymus
Authors: Santos C. C. , Oliveira R. R. , Figueiredo M. R.
Published: October 2022

O gênero Garcinia é pertencente à família Clusiaceae e contém cerca de 200 espécies distribuídas nas regiões tropicais. Dados etnofarmacológicos indicam para algumas espécies desse gênero as atividades: adstringentes, diuréticas e antiinflamatórias e a fitoquímica mostra que o gênero Garcinia contém bisflavonóides e xantonas como seus constituintes majoritários. Em contribuição ao estudo químico da espécie Garcinia xanthochymus, o extrato metanólico das folhas de G. xanthochymus foi cromatografado em aparelho de contracorrente utilizando o sistema de solventes Hexano: Acetato de etila: Metanol: Água (2:8:5:5) visando o isolamento de metabólitos especiais. O material cristalino e de coloração amarela obtido através da elucidação estrutural por técnicas espectrométricas de RMN 1H e 13C foi identificado como morelloflavona.
ОГЛАШЕНИЕ В СУДЕ ПОКАЗАНИЙ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫХ НА СТАДИИ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОГО РАССЛЕДОВАНИЯ
Authors: Халиков Аслям Наилевич , Хатыпов Рашид Нурлыевич
Published: October 2022

В статье приводятся условия и конкретные ситуации оглашения в суде показаний лиц, допрошенных на этапе предварительного расследования – подсудимых (обвиняемых), свидетелей и потерпевших. При этом оглашение показаний возможно только при наличии согласия давших их лиц. В связи с этим предложено внести соответствующие изменения в УПК РФ с целью соблюдения прав и свобод участников уголовного судопроизводства при оглашении в суде данных ими на предварительном следствии показаний.
К ВОПРОСУ ОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИИ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ ПРАВОТВОРЧЕСТВА ОРГАНОВ ПУБЛИЧНОЙ ВЛАСТИ
Authors: Воронцова Наталья Леонидовна
Published: October 2022

В статье рассматриваются теоретические и практические аспекты эффективности правотворчества. Показано место правотворчества в процессе правового воздействия. Выделяются способы повышения эффективности правотворчества органов публичной власти. Особое внимание уделено повышению эффективности правотворчества на этапе обнаружения признаков проблемной ситуации и ее анализу.
Islamic Political Parties in Contemporary Bangladesh: Paragons of Democratic Politics, or Rent-Seeking Parasites?
Authors: Hajjaj Bobby
Published: October 2022

A variety of Islamic political parties proliferate the South and South-East Asian nations, most of which advocate a sharia-based form of government. This paper articulates the political participation of Islamic parties in Bangladesh and attempts to delineate the nature of their participation in more recent times. While Islamic political parties in Bangladesh fall between a range of political ideologies, their activities, especially their nature of participation in the 2018 general elections, were far removed from those stated ideologies and fell more in-line with exploitative rent-seeking models of politics.
Kastélyfelújítás a tradicionalitás és kortársiasság jegyében : Témafelvetések és jógyakorlati válaszok a bodajki vadászkastély műemléki igényű felújításában
Authors: Vukoszávlyev Zorán
Published: October 2022

An important step to take in preparing visitors for any form of exhibition is the point of arrival. When the subject of an exhibition is contained in a traditional rural hunting lodge it would be a mistake to disrupt the composition between the existing building and its surrounding landscape, therefore, to replace the existing garden terrace with a contemporary styled reception area creates a transitional space between the grounds of the lodge and the exhibit within.
PRODUTOS EDUCACIONAIS DO MESTRADO PROFISSIONAL E SEU COMPROMISSO COM O BEM-ESTAR INDIVIDUAL E A MELHORA DAS RELAÇÕES QUE SE ESTABELECEM COM OS OUTROS E COM O MEIO AMBIENTE
Authors: Neri Eduardo Langner , Marcon Silvia Adriany Kochan , Cordeiro Silvia Laís , Rocha Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da , Hülse Levi
Published: October 2022

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar produtos educacionais que resultaram de três dissertações vinculadas ao Mestrado Profissional em Educação Básica (PPGEB) da Universidade Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe (UNIARP), Caçador, no estado de Santa Catarina. São produtos educacionais que têm como ponto de convergência o compromisso com um ensino transdisciplinar e ecoformador, dinamizado por meio de aulas práticas, criativas, contextualizadas e globalmente conectadas por vincular as atividades aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), propostos na Agenda 2030, em especial os de número três e quatro, os quais dizem respeito à educação, à saúde e ao bem-estar. Metodologicamente, optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica e pela abordagem qualitativa. Os resultados da análise indicam que as atividades propostas nos produtos educacionais pretendem proporcionar aos professores, aos estudantes e à comunidade escolar experiências que colaborem com a melhoria das relações intra e interpessoais, bem como para a preservação do meio ambiente.
Palavras-chave: Educação. Criatividade. Sustentabilidade.
 
ABSTRACT
This article aims to present educational products that resulted from three dissertations linked to the Professional Master's Degree in Basic Education (PMDBE) at the Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University (UNIARP), Caçador, in the state of Santa Catarina. They are educational products whose point of convergence is the commitment to transdisciplinary and eco-training teaching, dynamized through practical, creative, contextualized and globally connected classes by linking activities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), proposed in the 2030 Agenda, in especially those numbered three and four, which concern education, health and well-being. Methodologically, we opted for bibliographic research and a qualitative approach. The results of the analysis indicate that the activities proposed in the educational products intend to provide teachers, students and the school community with experiences that collaborate with the improvement of intra and interpersonal relationships, as well as for the preservation of the environment.
Keywords: Education. Creativity. Sustainability.
Program Zitasi Generasi Z Melalui Aplikasi Fatsecret Pada Siswa Smk Negeri 1 Palangka Raya
Authors: Ulfa Zuly Daima , Perdana Jeff Agung
Published: October 2022

Perkembangan teknologi memberikan dampak terhadap penurunan aktivitas. Generasi Z yang memiliki karakter akrab dengan teknologi dan memiliki kecenderungan lebih nyaman bermain ponsel dari pada melakukan aktivitas fisik di lapangan. Hal tersebut membuat gaya hidup menjadi sedenter yang cenderung malas melakukan ktivitas fisik. Sementara kurangnya aktivitas fisik berdampak pada penurunan kesehatan. Tujuan kegiatan adalah peningkatan pengetahuan pola hidup sehat (gizi, aktivitas fisik dan istirahat) serta praktiknya dengan memanfaatkan teknologi. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah program zitasi generasi z melalui aplikasi fatsecret. ZITASI merupakan program yang dirancang terkait penerapan hidup sehat meliputi gizi seimbang, aktivitas fisik dan istirahat. Metode kegiatan adalah memberikan edukasi, pendampingan dan evaluasi. Peserta memperoleh informasi tentang gizi dan aktivitas fisik. Kegiatan praktik dipantau selama kegiatan pendampingan. Evaluasi dilakukan untuk mengetahui keberhasilan program. Peningkatan pengetahuan tentang hidup sehat serta penerapan yang menyenangkan karena melibatkan teknolog, menunjukkan bahwa teknologi dapat digunakan untuk kegiatan positif dan bermanfaat bagi kesehatan.
The Effect of Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Cooperative Learning Model Assisted by Audio Visual Media on Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students
Authors: Kibtiyah Mariah Al , Iba Khairil
Published: October 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of the learning model cooperative type Numbered Heads Together (NHT) on the mathematics learning outcomes of elementary school students. This study used a quantitative approach and method Quasi Experiment with Posttest Only Control. The research instrument used a test while the data analysis technique uses a hypothesis test with the t test formula. The results of this study proved that the type cooperative learning model Numbered Heads Together (NHT) affects mathematics learning outcomes by being proven by hypothesis testing using the t test as follows. Based on the provisions of t-count> t-table with together, results t-count 13,718 and t-table 1.999 so that the the results of this study explained the significant influence on student learning outcomes. The effect of using the cooperative learning type Numbered Heads Together (NHT) is that students are more active in asking questions  when the teacher is explaining or discussing as well as increasing student interaction in the classroom and learning is not teacher centered. Teacher can use this learning model to increase students’ enthusuasm so that student learning outcomes increase.
Analisis Pengembangan Kurikulum Cambridge dalam Pembelajaran Matematika dengan Project-Based Learning di Sekolah Dasar Islam
Authors: Fatimah Laeli Siti , Fatayan Arum
Published: October 2022

This study aims to analyze the development of the Cambridge curriculum in Mathematics learning with project-based learning in elementary school. This research was conducted using a qualitative case study approach. Data collection in this study involved a 3rd-grade teacher who taught the Cambridge curriculum and one of the 3rd-grade students as an informant. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation. This study was analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusion and verification. The research showed that applying the Cambridge curriculum in mathematics learning with project-based learning provides meaning for students in Islamic elementary schools in absorbing learning materials, mastering concepts, creativity, and student activity. The results of this research impact the teaching and learning process that prioritizes the needs of students according to their age, and parental support influences children in getting a lesson.
The Impact of Students' Cumulative Achievement Index and Their Drive to Choose A Study Program UHAMKA’s PGSD
Authors: Aulia Firda , Murwitaningsih Susanti
Published: October 2022

This study aims to examine the impact of study program motivation on the overall performance index of students enrolled in UHAMKA PGSD. All 485 students from the PGSD at the UHAMKA’s batch of 2018 made up the study's sample. This study used the associative method along with a quantitative approach. With a total sample of 90 students, sampling was done using the Simple Random Sampling approach. A questionnaire and documentation were the study's tools. Before the instrument was utilized in the study, validity and reliability tests were performed to assess the instrument's quality. A straightforward regression analysis was used to examine the research data. The results had a sign value of 0.002 0.05, indicating that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) had been accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) had been rejected. Therefore, the analysis in this study's conclusion is that there is a significant relationship between the desire to select a study program and the overall achievement index of the UHAMKA class of 2018, with a coefficient of determination (adjusted R square) of 10.3%.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Pop-up Book Berbasis Kontekstual Muatan Pelajaran PPKN Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Salsabila Izzah , Ninawati Mimin
Published: October 2022

This study aims to develop a product which is a Pop-up Book media in the content of civic education about religious diversity material in Indonesia for 4th-grade students. This study used the R&D method (Research and Development) with a 4D model. The stages in the 4D model consist of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. This research was conducted at SDN Slipi 01 Pagi involving 29 students from class IV B. The data were collected using questionnaires distributed to media experts, material experts, and students. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistical analysis as percentage analysis. The results of the research showed that the Pop-up Book media development had an average percentage of 92% in the "very good" category based on media experts, 100% in the "very good" category based on material experts, and an average percentage of 99% in the "very good" category based on student responses. It can be concluded that the Pop-up Book media in the civic education about religious diversity in Indonesia is categorized as very good and can be one of the media solutions that aim to support the learning process.
Model Sekolah Adiwiyata Melalui Program Asistensi Mengajar Berbasis Pembelajaran Experiential
Authors: Wahyuni Lilik , Riyanto Sugeng
Published: October 2022

The study aims to get descriptions of (1) collaboration between teachers and students; (2) the development of Adiwiyata school model; and (3) optimizing Adiwiyata schools through a teaching assistance program based on experiential learning. This study used a qualitative descriptive method with a survey and development research design. The data sources of this research were the residents of SMP 12 Malang and students of the teaching assistance program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya. The key instrument of this research was the researcher, assisted by using a questionnaire instrument and observation and interview guidelines. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of (1) data review, (2) data category and classification, (3) data reduction and codification, and (4) drawing conclusions. The research showed (1) students and teacher collaboration in an experiential learning-based teaching assistance program was the students manage the learning in the Concrete Experience and Active Experimentation stages while the teacher manages the learning in the Reflective Observation and Abstract Conceptualization stages; (2) the development of the Adiwiyata school model through the experiential learning-based teaching assistance program was carried out by reviewing the school's vision, mission, and goals, developing a learning plan using the experiential learning method, and developing an environment-based learning arena; and (3) optimization of Adiwiyata schools through experiential learning-based teaching assistance programs was carried out through habituation with a participatory approach.
Effect of Disaster Risk Reduction Training (Disaster Mitigation) Based on Community Participation on Flood Disaster Management Preparedness Knowledge
Authors: Tahir Rusna , A Akhmad , S Sahmad , S Iqra
Published: October 2022

Disaster is an event or series of events that threaten and disrupt the life and livelihood of the community caused by natural factors and or non-natural factors or human factors resulting in casualties, environmental damage, property losses, and psychological impacts. Purpose of this research is to measure the ability of the people to understand the training of disaster risk management. This research is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design with a pre posttest with control group approach. The result of this study finds that there is strongly correlation between training and knowledge of the people of Wawosolo with p value 0, 0001. Based on the result we suggest conducting training of the people to protect the risk of disaster.
Impact of Learning Organization’s Dimensions on Saudi Nurses’ Performance, A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alatawi Sarah , Salem Olfat , Zakari Nazik
Published: October 2022

Background: As nurses are the forces that implement changes to meet organizational missions and objectives, the impact of learning organization on their performance indicates the effect of implementing a learning organization on the healthcare system performance. This study aims to assess the impact of learning organization dimensions on nurses’ performance. Method: The study uses a cross-sectional, correlational design. Results: The results revealed a significant relationship between learning organization dimensions and nurses’ contextual performance (r = 0.278, p < 0.01). Conclusion: The findings revealed positive significant relationships between the learning organization’s dimensions and the nursing staff’s performance. The greatest correlation value is continuous learning at the task performance and contextual performance levels.
The relationships between stress, stress-coping behaviors, and suicidal risk among Thais who had become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kajai Chalermpon , Suksatan Wanich , Promkunta Nittaya , Kamkaew Natakorn
Published: October 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in severe mental health problems worldwide. Thus, in addition to the high number of people who have died from infection with complications, some have committed suicide.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationships between stress, stress-coping behaviors, and suicidal risk among those who had become unemployed in Thailand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This study had a cross-sectional correlational design and included 447 unemployed Thais at least 18 years of age who had become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were selected through multistage sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were then analyzed using frequency, percentage, and Spearman’s correlation coefficient.
Results: Most participants had moderate-level stress (73.16%) and stress-coping behaviors (71.81%). Almost all the participants had no suicidal risk (76.73%). The stress level and overall stress-coping behavior were positively correlated with suicidal risk (r = 0.305, p <0.01 and r = 0.352, p <0.01, respectively).
Conclusion: Stress and stress-coping behaviors were associated with suicidal risk among Thais who had become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, nurses must screen patients with psychological problems, especially those who have become unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for suicide risk. Developing interventions to reduce such patients’ stress and promote appropriate stress-coping behaviors is essential.
Circulating Cardiac Biomarkers in Heart Failure: A Critical Link to Biomarker-Guided Therapy
Authors: Berezin Alexander
Published: October 2022

Current clinical guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart failure (HF) are the incorporated measure of biomarkers, predominantly natriuretic peptides (NP), cardiac troponins, soluble ST2 (sST2), and galectin-3, all of which serve as surrogate diagnostic and predictive factors. Whether levels of these biomarkers, measured in a longitudinal manner in HF patients, retain their prognostic power over a course of HF therapy and support continuation of these treatments is not fully understood. The aim of this review is to summarise knowledge regarding the use of single and serial measures of cardiac, biological markers as a surrogate endpoint to predict HF-related clinical events. Cardiac biomarkers, predominantly N-terminal segment of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and sST2, are surrogate biomarkers for numerous clinical studies that have assumed a pivotal role in multiple biomarker strategies preceding HF-related outcomes. It has been suggested that biomarker-guided therapy with serial biomarker measures could be a powerful means to appraise composite risk score and predict HF-related outcomes based on therapeutic adjustment. In the future, large controlled clinical trials should be better designed for justification of an individualised strategy for HF therapy.
A Clinical Review of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Authors: Al-Hadithi Ali B.A.K. , Boyle Noel G.
Published: October 2022

Heart failure is an increasingly prevalent condition, which is associated with ventricular arrhythmias. The reduction in cardiac pumping efficiency leads to the activation of several compensatory mechanisms. These mechanisms eventually lead to cardiac remodelling and a decline in haemodynamic status, contributing to the formation of a substrate conducive to arrhythmias, including increased automaticity, triggered activity, and, most commonly, re-entry circuits. In turn, ventricular arrhythmias can lead to the worsening of heart failure. A diagnosis of heart failure and ventricular arrhythmias is obtained using the patient’s history, examination findings, and investigation results. A key tool in this is echocardiogram imaging, which visualises the cardiac chambers, determines ventricular ejection fraction, and identifies structural abnormalities. A reduction in ejection fraction is a significant risk factor for the development of ventricular arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are diagnosed by ECG, Holter monitoring, and telemetry or event monitoring, and should initially be treated by optimising the medical management of heart failure. Anti-arrhythmic drugs, including beta-blockers, are usually the first-line therapy. Sudden cardiac death is a significant cause of mortality in heart failure patients, and implantable cardioverter defibrillator devices are used in both primary and secondary prevention. Anti-arrhythmic drugs and catheter ablation are important adjunctives for minimising shock therapy. In addition, autonomic modulation may offer a novel method of controlling ventricular arrhythmias. The objective of this review is to provide a practical overview of this rapidly developing field in relation to current evidence regarding the underlying pathophysiology, burden of disease, and management strategies available.
Chemokines: A Potential Therapeutic Target for the Stabilisation of Vulnerable Plaque
Authors: Tucker Bradley , Patel Sanjay
Published: October 2022

The introduction of lipid lowering medications was initially thought to provide a solution to the growing burden of coronary heart disease. However, 30 years later, the rates of acute coronary syndrome remain unacceptably high. This realisation forced cardiovascular scientists to look beyond lipids and led to the now widely accepted understanding of atherosclerosis pathobiology: immune-facilitated lipid retention with focal and generalised chronic inflammation. A fundamental component of this inflammatory process is chemokines: a class of cytokines characterised by their ability to facilitate cell recruitment, although it is now known that their function extends beyond chemotaxis. Mounting evidence suggests that chemokines are essential for the destabilisation and subsequent rupture of atherosclerotic plaque. Therefore, chemokine pathways provide a novel therapeutic target for plaque stabilisation. This review addresses the role of chemokines in regulating plaque vulnerability and discusses therapeutic approaches targeted at manipulating chemokine pathways.
CORRELATION OF THE SURFACE STRUCTURE OF THE RuO2/TiAND TiO2 /TiFILMS WITH ELECTROCHEMICAL IMPEDANCE DATA
Authors: Linyucheva Olga , Pershina Katherine
Published: October 2022

The surface structure and nature of the capacitance formation of RuO2/Ti and TiO2 /Ti films are discussed. The factors affecting the reversibility of the adsorption-desorption processes of oxygen on the surface of RuO2/Ti and TiO2 /Ti films are described. The influence of the geometry of the pore, ruthenium content, thickness of the films, and the capacitance value of oxide films was studied using electron microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The changes in pore content and their geometry depending on Ru concentration are fixed by electron microscopy. The changing capacitance and capacitance dispersion in a wide frequency range was used to obtain 3D images of the film's surface. A scheme of the adsorption-absorption ratio changing in relation to the pore’s structure of the films was proposed. The study of the composition, morphological structure and electrochemical behaviour of RuO2/Ti and TiO2 /Ti films determined the impact of the pore shape of surface films on the adsorption-absorption ratio of oxygen, which regulated technical data of sensors. By changing the capacitance and capacitance dispersion in a wide frequency range, it was proposed to obtain 3D images of the surface. It was found that decrease of DEL capacitance has following relationships: large V-shaped pores on the boundary of titanium base and oxide film and on the surface of film > small V-shaped pores on the boundary of titanium base and oxide film, and large pores on the surface of film > rectangular-shaped pores on the boundary of titanium base and oxide film and small V-shaped pores on the surface of film. The formation of the pore geometry and surface structure is dependent on the ration of ruthenium and the thickness of films. So, it is possible to change the morphological and electrochemical properties of sensors by the regulation of ruthenium content.
Black Diaspora Christian Activity in Britain from the Late Eighteenth Century to 1950
Authors: Killingray David
Published: October 2022

Black men and women from across the Americas were a common feature of the British Christian scene in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They came as missionaries en route to Africa, as fugitives from British or United States slavery and as suppliants for financial aid for black-led churches. Much transatlantic shipping, dominated by British vessels, came to British ports which served as transit points for further travel. Black travellers to Britain had indeterminate times of stay when often they were aided by white British patrons who provided opportunities for preaching, for further study, to acquire new skills, gain financial support, and in some cases to marry. And for black missionaries proceeding to Africa, Britain’s pivotal location remained as a place for rest and recuperation, for the education of children, for medical care, deputation work, and for retirement. These processes and opportunities are analysed in this paper.
Preparation of curcumin fortified buffalo ghee
Authors: Lodh Jui , Khamrui Kaushik , Prasad Writdhama
Published: October 2022

Attempts were made in the present investigation to standardize the ghee manufacturing method for preparation of curcumin fortified ghee. Sensory evaluation and fat recovery revealed that ghee preparation using creamery butter method was more preferable than desi and direct cream method. Fermenting cream using NCDC 352 starter @ 2% inoculation rate yielded sensorially superior ghee in least fermentation time. Sensory attributes of ghee were affected upon addition of curcumin beyond 250 ppm; however, the samples containing upto 350 ppm of curcumin were acceptable to the sensory panelists. During cooking, it was observed that increasing the heating temperature improved the sensory attributes while increasing the heating duration decreased the same. The study will be useful for dairy industries looking for functionality enhancement of ghee.Â
Physico-chemical and microbiological changes occurring in Kuru Kaymak (atraditional dairy product in Turkey) during storage
Authors: Özer E Demir , Yildirim M
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study was to determine the changes in some physicochemical and microbiological properties of Kuru Kaymak (KK) (Dry Clotted Cream) during 30 days of storage at 4Â°C. Kuru Kaymak samples were produced in a local family business on a small scale using the traditional method. The dry matter, fat, protein, lactose and ash content, and the water activity value of KK samples on the 30th day were 97.4%, 64.2%, 23.5%, 4.40%, 1.69% and 0.59, respectively. Unlike other high-fat dairy products, Kuru Kaymak samples were found to contain a fairly high amount of protein (23.5%). The free fatty acid value showed an enormous increase of 266.7% from 0 to 30 days. Yeast and mould counts of KK samples were below the countable level (<2 log cfu/g) throughout storage. The presence of coliform bacteria in KK samples showed that there was contamination due to non-compliance with hygienic rules in production. Considering the properties examined, it was concluded that KK could be stored for more than 30 days at 4Â°C without any noteworthy deterioration.
Dynamics of livestock population in Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Sharma Manoj , Thakur Devesh , Thakur Ankaj
Published: October 2022

An attempt has been made to analyse the trends in livestock population in Himachal Pradesh in last two decades. Minor livestock species like Yak, Pig, Horse, Mule, Donkey and Camel population was excluded from the study as their all combined population accounted for only 1% of the total livestock population in the state in the 20th livestock census. The percent growth rates were calculated for all inter census period from 1997 to 2019. The study concluded that total livestock population in Himachal Pradesh has shown negative trend over the years 1997-2019. Except for the 190.2 % growth of crossbred/ exotic cattle population in the state, all other including Indigenous cattle, Buffalo, sheep and goat population has shown negative growth in the mentioned period i.e. 1997-2019. The recent census has recorded negative growth rate for all livestock species excluding crossbred cattle.
Evaluation of synergistic preservative effect of cinnamaldehyde and citralagainst yeast in milk and Lassi
Authors: Gaare Manju , Grover Chand Ram
Published: October 2022

The aim of present study was to assess the potentials of enhancing the inhibitory effect of combined application of cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and citral on the growth of food spoilage yeasts using fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) index in laboratory media and time-kill assay in a food model. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and citral were 0.125, 0.5 and 0.5 ÂµL/mL, respectively. The FIC indices of combinations assessed showed that cinnamaldehyde and citral combination exhibit synergistic interaction and no difference was found among other combinations tested. The combined effect observed was validated in skim milk and Lassi against the most common yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The tested mixture demonstrated stronger anti-yeast activity by completely inhibiting of the growth when compared to control. These results demonstrated potential of green chemistry as an alternate to chemical preservative to prevent yeast spoilage of milk and fermented milk products to improve microbiological stability of dairy products useful to meet expectations of consumers.
Supplementary effect of K. alvarezii baesd seaweed product on milk production,its composition and organoleptic appraisal in crossbred cows
Authors: Sharma Avinesh , Datt Chander , Kumar Jitendra , Dudi Kuldeep , Shambhvi Ms. , Mani Veena , Lathwal SS
Published: October 2022

Eighteen crossbred cows were divided into 3 groups of 6 animals each based on milk yield, body weight, parity and days in milk to study the effect of supplementation of K. alvarezii based SWP on feed consumption, milk production and composition for a period of 150 days. The cows in group T1 were fed rations as per their nutrient requirements (ICAR, 2013). The cows in groups T2 and T3 were fed the similar rations as in control group (T1), however, the diets were supplemented with 1.5 and 3% of K. alvarezii based SWP (K. alvarezii powder: Gracilaria salicornia powder: K. alvarezii sap powder in 1: 1: 1 ratio) on DM basis through concentrate mixture in groups T2 and T3, respectively. Daily feed consumption, milk composition and organoleptic appraisal of milk were not influenced by SWP supplementation, however, persistency of lactation seemed to be better in group 3 supplemented with 3% SWP in the ration of crossbred cows particularly post Â 5th fortnight after start of the experiment.
Biopreservation of paneer using chitosan
Authors: Waghchaure RS , Khojare AS , Jadhav AB
Published: October 2022

The effect of chitosan on microbial, sensory, chemical, and textural characteristics of paneer was investigated for biopreservation and packaging alternatives.Â Five different concentrations of chitosan solution viz. 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%,Â 1%Â and three different temperatures viz. 3oC, 20oC and 37oC were selected for the study along with control.Â Paneer samples coated withÂ 0.8% concentration of chitosan solution observed to bear the least total viable count when compared with other concentrations. Yeast, mold, and coliform count were found nil in all the samples under study. There was no significant difference in the overall acceptability of the paneer samples coated with chitosan solution of different concentrations when subjected to sensory analysis.Â The proximate compositional analysis viz. moisture, fat, protein, ash, and acidity of the coated pannier samples are reported.Â Textural analyses of 0.8% chitosan-coated paneer were carried out for the attributes viz. hardness, springiness, adhesiveness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness and compared with the market samples of paneer.
A study on cow welfare vis-à-vis sustainability of gaushalas (cow orphanages)
Authors: Singh Ajmer , Kamboj ML , Chandel BS
Published: October 2022

As soon as cows become uneconomic, they are abandoned. Since, gaushalas are considered to be best alternative to manage the ever increasing uneconomic and stray cattle population, it is important to study their sustainability levels vis-Ã -vis status of cow welfare level. The study finds that size and type of gaushala makes a difference wrt. sustainability indicators as well as welfare levels. The sustainability of Gaushalas could be increased by increasing their sources of income and catering to social needs, besides organizing professional trainings. The cow welfare level in these gaushalas was found to be traversing in harmony with their sustainability levels.
Detection of A1 and A2 milk in Tiruchirappalli district using TANUVAS A1A2detect kit
Authors: Jayalalitha V , Shibi Thomas K , Richard Jagatheesan PN
Published: October 2022

Milk contributes a vital role in nutritional security in most of the countries of the world. Recently a debate is going on worldwide that, A1 milk is harmful and A2 milk is beneficial. Though there was no supporting clinical evidence to claim these, milk is selling in the name of A2 milk for high cost without proper identification in the field level. To address this issue to both consumer and producers, scientists are in a position to rule out the A1 and A2 milk. In this study TANUVAS A1A2 detect kit was used in the A1 or A2 type milk with dried blood or milk spot. 31 samples were collected from farms and individual farmers from different places of Tiruchirappalli district. All the samples were analysed with the ready to use primer based PCRÂ test TANUVAS A1A2 detect kit. This study revealed that 20% of the crossbred cows, 78.95% of the indigenous breed cows, 66.67 % of non descriptive cows and 100 percent of the buffaloes had A2A2 genotype. The results of this study is giving the fact that, milk needs to be checked out with proper test like TANUVAS A1A2 detect before claiming for A2 milk.
Optimization of biofunctional jaggery yogurt: It’s physicochemical and antioxidantproperties
Authors: Pankaj Mr. , Tripathi Abhishek Dutt , Agarwal Aparna
Published: October 2022

In addition to the standard healthy diet needs, balance food is taught to be a healthier diet that will promote human health. It’s also known as functional food, which is food that clearly claims to have health advantages as well as the ability to enhance the immune system. Yoghurt is a fermented dairy product that is in great demand for its nutrient content, bacterial activity and wide product range in terms of flavours and textures. In this study, physicochemical, microbiological and sensory differences of probiotic set yoghurt incorporated with different concentration of Jaggery were evaluated, as well as the changes taking place during storage at 4°C for 21 days. During the storage, the addition of jaggery improved survival of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies bulgaricus (ABT-7) and Streptococcus thermophiles (YoFlex Express 1.0) from CHR HANSEN, Denmark were used as starter culture for yogurt preparation. All yogurts exhibited a decrease in pH accompanied by an increase in titratable acidity during storage. Therefore, this study revealed that jaggery could be used to produce probiotic set yoghurt with improved physicochemical, microbiological and sensorial attributes.
A study on the trends of antibiotic usage in dairy animals of Jammu division
Authors: Jeelani Rakhshan , Khan Asma , Konwar Dipanjali , Brahma Biswajit
Published: October 2022

Antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective as drug-resistance spreads globally. This study documents the trend of usage of antibiotics in dairy animals of Jammu. Data regarding the usage pattern of veterinary antibiotics was collected from the records of government veterinary hospitals and veterinary pharmaceutical companies from 2016-2021.The data were analysed to check the widely used antibiotics and there trend of usage. The study revealed that beta-lactums were the most used antibiotics, followed by floroquinolones. The aminoglycosides were also used in noticeable amount with maximum usage. In cattle and buffalo beta-lactums and floroquinolones were the most used antibiotics, respectively. Beta-lactums were preferred in case of cattle calf while as in case of buffalo calf Â tetracyclines were the drug of choice. In case of clinical mastitis beta lactum class of antibiotics was the most used drug for treatment. In case of fever, diarrhoea, metritis and other diseases such as retention of placenta, abscess, or wound, floroquinolones were most widely used antibiotics.
Tick control management practices of dairy farmers in Kangra district ofHimachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Thakur Devesh , Dinesh Krishnender , Sharma Manoj , Ravikumar RK , Masand Rupali , Sharma Devina
Published: October 2022

Tick infestation is a major problem affecting farm animal welfare and productivity. The study was conducted to assess the nature of tick infestation, awareness and methods of tick control among eight purposively selected village panchayats of district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Further out of these 8 panchayats, 200 dairy farmers were randomly selected during 2018-2019.The study indicated that tick infestation is acute in hilly regions of Himachal, India and farmers rely mainly on animal husbandry institutions for seeking scientific inputs/information. Synthetic acaricides were widely in practice (100.0%), though 40 percent of farmers relied on both synthetic and indigenous herbal medications. The high use of acaricides was due to the presence of veterinary institutions in every village panchayat in the region. The majority of dairy farmers (79.5%) reported that these synthetic acaricides were effective up to 30 days only and recurrent infestation on animals was noticed. Suitable extension interventions for improved housing management and proper tick disposal must be applied to overcome the problem in the region.
Effect of processing by batch type scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) onsensory attributes of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) halwa
Authors: Jain Sapna , Kartikeyan S , Bhadania AG
Published: October 2022

The awareness among consumers for healthier and functional food has led to increase in the market size for valued added products. The present study was undertaken to manufacture valued added Indian indigenous dairy product, bottle gourd halwa in a multipurpose batch type SSHE. The performance of the developed SSHE was evaluated at three different steam pressures (1, 1.5 and 2 kg/cm2), scraper speeds (10, 20 and 30 rpm) by keeping batch size constant (5kg) during manufacturing of bottle gourd halwa. The products were evaluated for sensory characteristics with a 9-point Hedonic scale. The overall acceptability of the product was considered on the basis of sensory attributes. The bottle gourd halwa prepared in SSHE at 1kg/cm2 steam pressure and 30 rpm scraper speed (P1S3) had the score of 7.9 for flavour, 7.85 for body and texture and 7.4 for colour & appearance and the highest overall acceptabilityÂ score (7.72) Â as compared to the products prepared at other operating conditions. However, it was not equivalent to control for these attributes.