bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of long-term dynamics of reproductive characteristics of sows of the large white breed
Authors: Kramarenko Oleksandr , Luhovyi Serhii , Yulevich Оlena , Kramarenko Serhii
Published: July 2023

In the field of pig breeding, the main goal is to increase the level of fertility and survival of piglets in order to maximize the size of the nest both at birth and at weaning per sow per year. The purpose of this study was to determine the features of the long-term dynamics of the main reproductive features of sows of the large white breed using time series analysis, as well as the role of climatic factors (primarily, temperature) in the manifestation of these dynamics. For the analysis, we used primary data on sows of the large white breed, which were kept in the conditions of Tavriyski svini LLC (Skadovsky district, Kherson region, Ukraine) during 2007-2017. The presence of a trend was determined using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. In addition, autocorrelation coefficients were estimated for lags from 1 to 45 months. to detect the presence and duration of cycles. It was established that during the research period there was a negative trend in relation to the total number of piglets at birth and, conversely, a positive trend in relation to the average weight of one piglet at birth and weaning. In addition, pronounced cyclicity of changes was revealed for the time series of the average weight of one piglet at birth and the average weight of one piglet at weaning. It was established that a higher temperature in the winter months led to a decrease in the average weight of one piglet at birth, but contributed to an increase in the number of piglets at weaning. Significant temperature deviations from the optimum (in either direction) in March-May led to a decrease in the fertility of sows due to an increase in the number and proportion of stillborn piglets in the nest. Finally, higher summer temperatures contributed to an increase in the number of stillborn piglets, and there was a tendency for the mean birth weight of one piglet to decrease with increasing air temperatures in summer. Thus, the role of three processes was established in the formation of features of long-term dynamics of reproductive characteristics of sows: a) long-term trend; b) cyclic processes; c) random seasonal fluctuations associated with the reaction of animals to heat stress
PENGEMBANGAN KOMPETENSI AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER DAN IMPLEMENTASI TUGAS, FUNGSI SERTA TANGGUNG JAWAB KERJA UNIT PELAYANAN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES DI KANTOR AIRNAV CABANG SENTANI
Authors: Irianto Shindy Esa Putri
Published: July 2023

Air Traffic Controller (ATC) mempunyai tuntutan dan kewajiban dengan masing-masing tanggung jawabnya dalam memberikan pelayanan navigasi penerbangan berdasarkan unit pelayanan yang diberikan. Pembagian tugas, fungsi dan tanggung jawab ATC dibagi sesuai dengan pendidikan, license dan rating/batasan kewenangan ATC pada unit pekerjaan sesuai dengan lisensi yang dimiliki. Personil ATC  Airnav Indonesia wajib mengikuti uji rating enam bulan sekali. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengembangan kompetensi, implementasi pembagian tugas, fungsi dan tanggung jawab ATC berdasarkan unit pelayanan Air Traffic Control Services di Kantor AirNav Cabang Sentani. Metode kualitatif deskriptif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara,dokumentasi dan studi pustaka akan dianalisis dan disajikan dengan teknik analisis data interaktif. yang terdiri atas tiga komponen proses analisis yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Kantor Airnav Cabang Sentani  memiliki 2 unit pelayanan Air Traffic Services: Aerodrome Control Unit dan Approach Control Unit. Personil ATC di Kantor AirNav Cabang Sentani memiliki 3 jenis rating antaralain : Aerodrome control rating, Approach control procedural dan surveillance rating, implementasi Tugas, Fungsi Serta Tanggung Jawab Kerja Unit Pelayanan Air Traffic Control Services di Kantor Airnav Cabang Sentani dibagi berdasarkan rating yang dimiliki. Pengembangan kompetensi ATC di Kantor Airnav Cabang Sentani direncanakan setiap akhir tahun yaitu berupa pendidikan pelatihan mandatory dan bimbingan teknis.
Severe anemia (hemoglobin 4 gdL) in man without chronic disease
Authors: Alharbi Daliah S. , Khalid Mohamed
Published: July 2023

We present a case of a male patient 46-year-old presented to the emergency department with a complaint of vomiting, cough, shivering and abdominal pain and a heart rate of approximately 97 beats per minute, and orthostatic blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg upon standing. We report the lowest hemoglobin 4.0 g/dL was discovered by our laboratory.

Emergency department management of anemic and severe fatigue patients is common (1, 2). We report the lowest hemoglobin of which we are aware, at 4 g/dL, in a patient without chronic disease.
A Study on the Development of Science and Security Technology Policy for the Establishment of Smart Coast Guard
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Min H․K , Lee S, H
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to set the direction of development of marine safety by introducing SMART Policing, which is currently being introduced by police organizations around the world, to Coast Guard responsible for marine safety.
The maritime police in Korea are growing rapidly along with the growth of the country. Coast Guard are at a new turning point due to changes in the times and the development of science and technology. As information technology and science and technology develop rapidly, such as the 4th Industrial Revolution, Coast Guard must also apply it systematically and policy atically and change it.
Various and convergent technological upheavals in the 4th industrial era should also be applied to Coast Guard to develop with the development of various fields of society and minimize trial and error in the process of change. In addition, it is important to analyze and apply the disaster environment as a smart security decision making method used by advanced countries as a valid theoretical framework and activity model to improve the method of decision making and accident prevention at marine sites.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA SISWA KELAS I A SD NEGERI 1 MANGARAN TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Puspitaningtyas Amalia Risqi , Rofek Aenor , Fernanda Pramita Tri , Jamila Nur , Prabu R. Moh Abdul Qodir
Published: July 2023

Siswa masih ada yang mengalami kesulitan dalam membaca. Siswa yang mengalami kesulitan tersebut akan mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami materi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan membaca dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Adapun instrumen yang digunakan adalah pedoman wawancara, lembar observasi, dan dokumentasi. Sumber utama dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas I A SD Negeri 1 Mangaran dan sumber kedua adalah guru pengajar atau wali kelas. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh diketahui bahwa kesulitan membaca dipengaruhi oleh kurangnya bimbingan dan perhatian dari orang tua maupun guru yang berdampak pada hasil belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pemberian bimbingan khusus kepada siswa yang mengalami kesulitan membaca akan berdampak pada kemampuan membaca dan peningkatan hasil belajar siswa.Penilaian kemampuan membaca terdapat 4 kriteria yakni yang pertama kelancaran membaca, ketepatan dalam membaca, pelafalan yang tepat, dan intonasi. Jadi, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa siswa yang lancar dalam membaca kalimat terdapat tujuh siswa menengah atau cukup baik, tujuh siswa sangat baik dalam membaca dari jumlah siswa 19 orang yang masuk. Juga dapat kita simpulkan bahwa kemampuan membaca kelas I A SD Negeri 1 Mangaran masih dikategorikan cukup baik, karena jumlah siswa yang lancar membaca belum mencapai 80%.
HUBUNGAN POWER OTOT LENGAN DENGAN KEMAMPUAN SMASH PERMAINAN BULUTANGKIS PADA SISWA KELAS VII SMP
Authors: Waly Silvia Agnesi , Karim Karim
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kekuatan otot lengan dan kemampuan smash siswa ketika mereka bermain bulutangkis kelas VII di SMP Negeri 40 Buton. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat kemampuan siswa dalam melakukan smash dengan baik selama praktek dan pertandingan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif yang merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Metode korelasional digunakan untuk menentukan hubungan antara power otot lengan dan kemampuan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Tes Power Otot Lengan untuk mengukur komponen power otot lengan, dan Kemampuan Pukulan Smash Bulutangkis untuk mengukur sejauh mana kemampuan pukulan smash. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara power otot lengan dan kemampuan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis. Koefisien korelasi rxy sebesar 0.65, yang lebih besar daripada nilai r tabel sebesar 0.334. Selain itu, koefisien determinasi r2 sebesar 0.652, yang berarti 42% variabilitas dalam kemampuan smash dapat dijelaskan oleh power otot lengan. Sisanya, sebanyak 58%, dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain seperti kekuatan, kecepatan, ketepatan, keseimbangan, kelenturan, dan koordinasi. Dalam konteks ini, penelitian menunjukkan bahwa power otot lengan memiliki peranan penting dalam kemampuan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis. Namun, faktor-faktor lain juga mempengaruhi kemampuan tersebut. Oleh karenanya, penting untuk mempertimbangkan aspek-aspek lain seperti kekuatan, kecepatan, ketepatan, keseimbangan, kelenturan, dan koordinasi dalam melatih siswa dalam permainan bulutangkis.
GC-FID and GC-MS detection of Ethyl Isobutyryl Acetate as regulatory starting material
Authors: Balaji Nagarajan  , Gunasekar Manoharan
Published: July 2023

We developed GC-FID and GC-MS methods to determine the assay and chromatographic purity of Ethyl isobutyryl acetate (EIBA). The symmetric peak shape was on a DB-Wax stationary phase with the dimensions of 30 m column length, 0.25 mm as internal diameter, 0.50 microns film thickness with the mobile phase as helium gas in temperature ramping mode at a flow rate of 1.5 mL/min using flame ionization detector and mass spectrometer. The USP resolution between EIBA and its unknown impurities was more than 2.0, indicating a significant separation. Regression analysis shows a correlation coefficient greater than 0.999 for EIBA assay and chromatographic purity techniques. The detection and quantitation limits of EIBA are 0.01% and 0.03% for the chromatographic purity procedure. This method indicates that the recovery at different levels is 90 to 110% accurate. The test solution was stable in the diluent for 48 h and subjected to stress conditions. The mass balance was close to 99.5%.
Prevalence and pattern of self-medication among undergraduate students: A comparative study between medical and pharmacy students
Authors: Muhammad Moazzam Khan  , Firdous Jahan  , Sheikh Muhammad Naeem  , Shah Alam Khan  , Muhammad Siddiqui
Published: July 2023

Background: Self-medication is quite a prevalent public health problem. It can cause serious harm to the person, like adverse drug reactions, toxicity, drug resistance, incomplete cure, drug dependence, etc. Self-medication is associated with incorrect self-diagnosis and inadequate treatment, which can result in disease progression and complications. The primary purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and pattern of self-medication practice among undergraduate medical and pharmacy students. Methodology: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy. The pre-tested, structured questionnaire was used. All medical and pharmacy students were invited to participate in the study by filling in an online study questionnaire. The study questionnaire consists of three parts. The first part includes personal and health status. The second part is related to the past year’s most frequent conditions participants had self-medication. Participants were also asked about their self-medication knowledge and perception. An electronic survey link was sent out via email. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS 25 software. Results: Self-Medication is more prevalent among medical students (70.59 %) than among pharmacy students (62.3%). The most important condition was a cough, 83% among medical students and 67% of pharmacy students, and a sore throat, 47.1% of medical students and 44.2% of pharmacy students. The most frequent medication used among medical and pharmacy students was analgesic (paracetamol and NSAIDS). Antibiotics (41% medical and 33% pharmacy students) and Vitamin supplements were next utilized. Pharmacy students used more supplements than medical Students (33.8 percent pharmacy versus 13% medical) Conclusion: Self-medication has been found to be very common among medical and pharmacy students in Oman. The student-ts need to be educated about the harms of self-medication and the responsible use of medicine.
Implementasi Metode Pemindai Online Untuk Menemukan Kerentanan di Server Website
Authors: Ariyana Denny , Ningtyas Silvia Ayu , Fauzi Ari Mahendra , Ramadhan Rayhan Qalby
Published: July 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang pentingnya keamanan situs web dalam era digital saat ini, di mana serangan siber semakin meningkat. Salah satu cara untuk mengidentifikasi kerentanan pada situs web adalah dengan metode pemindaian online menggunakan perangkat lunak khusus. Namun, pemindaian online juga memiliki kelemahan seperti hanya dapat mengidentifikasi kerentanan yang sudah diketahui dan memakan waktu yang lama. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus pada situs web gramedia.com yang penting untuk dijaga keamanannya karena mengandung data sensitif pelanggan. Metode pemindaian online digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi kerentanan pada server gramedia.com. Penelitian ini dapat memberikan wawasan penting bagi organisasi lain dalam mengidentifikasi kerentanan pada situs web mereka dan mengambil tindakan yang diperlukan untuk meningkatkan keamanannya.
Application Fuzzy For Measuring Lecturer Performance Using Matlab Software
Authors: Alwendi  , Mandopa Andi Saputa
Published: July 2023

Research by Lecturer, Graha University Nusantara Padangsidimpuan, Simrittabumas Data still in Guidance Category for Upgrade to Intermediate Category are required to apply. For this, we need an application that can calculate and document the lecturer's performance in the resulting research. The purpose of this study is to apply fuzzy logic with Mamdani method to evaluate the research achievements of lecturers at Graha Nusantara Padangsidimpuan University. This study uses Mamdani fuzzy logic. The fuzzy Mamdani method is a method of mapping the input space to the output space. This method is a mathematical framework for expressing uncertainty, ambiguity, inaccuracy, lack of information, and partial truth. The phase of research using the Mamdani method is to create input variables from Sinta-accredited papers, Simlitabmas Grant papers, and papers from international and national journals. Find the maximum and minimum values for each variable. Create a fuzzy set using the Mamdani method. Building assertions with defuzzification using Matlab.
Perbaikan Metode Kerja Untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas Karyawan pada Bengkel Bubut Saudara Teknik ANO
Authors: Hia Wankrisman , Syarif Abdul Azis , Daulay Farida Ariani
Published: July 2023

Dalam penelitian ini, kami melakukan analisis terhadap proses kerja yang ada di bengkel bubut dan mengidentifikasi masalah utama yang mempengaruhi produktivitas karyawan, dan merancang solusi yang sesuai untuk meningkatkan kinerja mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode kerja dalam meningkatkan produktifitas karyawan pada Bengkel Bubut. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Bengkel Bubut Saudara Teknik ANO yang berada di Kota Medan Provinsi Sumatera Utara dan menggunakan metode rapid entire body assessment (REBA). Hasil perhitungan %CVL setiap karyawan didapatkan nilai <30% yang artinya tidak terjadi kelelahan. Dan hasil perhitungan dengan metode REBA mempunyai skor antara 4 sampai 7 yang menyatakan bahwa memiliki level resiko sedang dan perlu adanya tindakan perbaikan. Diharapkan bahwa perbaikan metode kerja ini akan memberikan manfaat signifikan dalam meningkatkan produktivitas karyawan pada bengkel bubut. Dengan menerapkan solusi yang diusulkan, diharapkan efisiensi dan efektivitas proses kerja dapat ditingkatkan, waktu produksi dapat dikurangi, dan kualitas produk yang dihasilkan akan meningkat.
Are Debt-Holders Effective Monitoring Agents in Strategic Alliance Formations?
Authors: Chaudhuri Malika , Janney Jay
Published: July 2023

When undertaking strategic alliances, managers face a fundamental choice to pursue alliances that allow them to exploit the value of current firm assets or alliances that allow them to explore new trajectories for the firm. To answer this question, we tested our proposed theoretical framework using 652 US-based publicly traded pharmaceutical firms between 1990 and 2012. Findings suggest that exploitation alliances have higher impact on firm performance in the short and long run than exploration alliances. Consistent with the debt overhang problem presented by Myers (1977), our findings confirm that high-leverage firms have a higher inclination toward exploitation alliance formations over exploration alliance formations. Next, we examine whether financial leverage, an endogenous variable, mitigates agency costs and improves the relationship between a firm’s engagement in strategic alliances and its performance. Findings indicate that debtholders act as monitoring agents and are able to mitigate the manager–stockholder agency problem efficiently and improve firm performance both in the short and long run when firms engage in exploitation alliances relative to exploration alliances.
The Environmental Contingencies, Capital Structure and Firm Performance of Listed Firms
Authors: Adeusi Sunday Amos , Olawaye Oluwabunmi Akindele
Published: July 2023

Going concerns of business empires is predicated on the externality effect of environmental contingencies that influence the decisions of capital users. And the capability of capital users to circumnavigate both macro and micro environmental contingencies which cumulate to shareholders’ wealth maximization is crucial. Hence, the study aims of dissecting effect of macro and micro environmental contingences on the capital structure and firm performance. Generalized Method Moment (GMM) statistical tool is used to dissect perceived association amidst endogenous and exogenous variables. The results show that micro contingences such debt to equity, debt to assets and short-term liability have negative and statistically significant on firm performance and long-term debt to equity has positive and statistically significant influence on the firm performance. On the other side macro contingences such as lending interest rate, foreign exchange rate, and gross domestic products have negative and statistically influence on the performance of the firm while, inflation rate, foreign direct investment and fuel importation have positive and statistically impact of the performance. The dynamism of result also reveals of short run and long run consequence. Therefore, the study concludes due to mutuality or interdependency of both micro and macro environmental contingencies, they have impacted on the capital structure and performance of listed companies under the purview of this study. This shows that capital managers are not insusceptible by their controllability and capability of micro contingencies (capital structure/ internal forces) but, rather the macro/external contingencies have inroad to impacted the micro /internal forces directly or indirectly.
Determinants of Homemakers’ Choice of Household Equipment for Family Utilization in Some Colleges of Education in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Home Economics Education, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), 2007 Ijanikin, Lagos, Nigeria, Emmanuel Abimbola Ayandoyin
Published: July 2023

This study assessed the determinants of homemakers' choice of household equipment for family utilization in Lagos state, Nigeria. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the line of inquiry. Four hundred and eighty-two (482) female workers in Colleges of Education in Lagos state, Nigeria, formed the population for the study. A sample of two hundred and forty-one (241) respondents was drawn from the population using proportional sampling technique. Using a descriptive survey design, data was collected through an adapted questionnaire. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation co-efficient (PPMC) statistical techniques were used to report the research questions and test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that income negatively correlated with homemakers' choice of household equipment (r=.-8.26), p < .05) while employment status of homemakers had a positive correlation (r=.641, p < .05) with choice of household equipment. It is concluded that the homemakers' choice of household equipment was determined by their income and employment status, even though other inherent factors may influence their choices. Hence, it is therefore recommended that policymakers implement financial support, income enhancement and support for entrepreneurship programs to improve income distribution, towards more equitable access to household equipment and reduce disparities among socioeconomic groups.
SHARI‘AH DISCLOSURE AND READABILITY OF ISLAMIC BANKS IN PAKISTAN
Authors: NAILA BIBI  , ABIDULLAH KHAN  , MUHAMMAD SHAIQUE  , WASIM JAN
Published: July 2023

Islamic banks are required to ensure Shari‘ah compliance as established by regulatory authorities, i.e., the State Bank of Pakistan. Stakeholders consider Shari‘ah compliance as a crucial factor when investing in these banks, which is why annual reports are produced to communicate the level of compliance. However, these reports often lack complete and readable information about the banks’ level of Shari‘ah compliance. This study analysed the extent of Shari‘ah governance disclosure and readability in annual reports of 19 Pakistani banks, including full-fledged and window Islamic banks. Using the Shari‘ah disclosure index and content analysis, the study identified the disclosure level and explored the disclosures’ readability using Bog Index in the Shari‘ah reports. Results showed that full-fledged banks had a higher level of disclosure than window banks. Meanwhile, Shari‘ah reports were generally difficult to read. Improving the level of disclosure and readability in Shari‘ah reports can have a positive impact on all stakeholders. The study provides implications for management to enhance the level of SharÊ‘ah compliance and readability, which will lead to a better understanding of the banks’ operations, increased trust in these institutions, and ultimately, contribute to the growth and development of Islamic finance in Pakistan. Stakeholders such as investors, customers, and policymakers will be able to make more informed decisions with a clearer understanding of the banks’ operations. A better reputation for Islamic banking will help attract more customers and investors, further boosting the country’s growth and development of Islamic finance.
MUSLIM RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IN THE MINORITY CONTEXT: THE ROLE OF NALEEMIAH INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES
Authors: THAMEEM USHAMA  , MOHAMED FOUZ MOHAMED ZACKY  , MOHAMED RISHAD NAJMUDEEN  , MOHAMED ASHATH  , SULAIMAN LEBBE MOHAMED HASSAN
Published: July 2023

This paper studies the role of the Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies as a mediator in empowering Muslim religious leaders through proper Islamic education in Sri Lanka. Considerable criticism is directed towards traditional Islamic educational institutions for not exhibiting contemporary and contextually designed features regarding regional aspects such as the local social-cultural context. Thus, the paper attempts to elaborate on the role of NIIS in empowering Sri Lankan Muslim religious leadership by adopting proper educational philosophy and objectives. It explores its emerging context, development of its curriculum-making process, academic strategy, and recent trajectories and discourses to realise the objectives. The qualitative methodology uses descriptive and analytical types. The paper’s finding offers that contrary to the prevailing meta-narrative that Islamic religious institutions often resist changes, reform themselves, and evolve, the Institute’s case has proven otherwise. However, it is suggested that the changing contexts and their challenges are an opportunity to broaden the institution's societal role, intellectual commitment, and religious leadership.
FROM ISLAMOPHOBIA TO NEO-ISLAMOPHOBIA: A NEW STYLE OF GOVERNANCE IN THE WEST
Authors: MUHAMMAD TARIQ  , ZAFAR IQBAL
Published: July 2023

Islamophobia is thought to be a modernized version of Orientalism, which was initially used to justify European political actions against the Ottoman Empire and, later, after its decline, to support their imperialist pursuits in the Muslim world. It is now used as a strategy for governing Western societies, particularly the United States, where people are forced to live with historical prejudices against Islam and Muslims. The nature of this animosity points to a new form of Islamophobia, which, like the old one, appears in discourses and practices alike. This study aims to ascertain how Islamophobia manifests as new Islamophobia in the modern West. It investigates the presence of this phenomenon in US media discourse using the theoretical framework of securitization. The researchers employed an analytical framework adapted from Discourse-Historical-Approach and studied 3153 news and opinion pieces from US newspapers and wire services between November 2016 and January 2017. This study has revealed an Islamophobic society where Muslims were the targets of hate crimes due to their Islamic identity. It has been found that Trump's anti-Islamic rhetoric during his presidential campaign contributed to the emergence of this new societal syndrome. It concludes that "neo-Islamophobia" is a name for a new style of governance adopted by some Western politicians who capitalize on Islamophobia as a political strategy to gain power, thereby shaping the existing social order into an Islamophobic one. The researchers recommend similar inquiries into other contexts too.
Efficacy of selected herbicides on Cuban bulrush [Oxycaryum cubense (Poepp. & Kunth) Lye]
Authors: Jablonski Jackson , Prince Candice , Enloe Stephen , MacDonald Gregory , Sperry Benjamin
Published: July 2023

Cuban bulrush (Oxycaryum cubense) (Poepp. & Kunth) Lye is an epiphytic perennial sedge that invades aquatic habitats in the southeastern United States. Its emergent and ﬂoating growth habit allows it to form tussocks that restrict waterway access for navigation and outcompete native plant species. It is primarily managed using herbicides, and there is a need to evaluate more active ingredients for Cuban bulrush control. Three groups of single or tank mix herbicide applications were evaluated for control of Cuban bulrush in a greenhouse setting Florida. In trial 1, we evaluated operational treatments currently used by state agencies in Florida (diquat, glyphosate, 2,4-D, glyphosate þ ﬂumioxazin, 2,4-D þ diquat, and 2,4-D þ glyphosate). In trial 2, we evaluated a recently registered synthetic auxin herbicide (ﬂorpyrauxifen-benzyl) alone or in combination with 2,4-D, imazamox, or ﬂumioxazin. In trial 3, we evaluated several acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibitor herbicides (halosulfuron, imazapic, imazethapyr, bispyri-bac-sodium, imazapyr, and imazamox). Operational treat-ments and ﬂorpyrauxifen-benzyl combinations resulted in . 70% visual control 30 days after treatment (DAT) and . 90% biomass reduction of aboveground tissue 60 DAT. ALS-inhibiting herbicides resulted in slower symptom development, although there was limited regrowth (. 90% biomass reduction) 60 DAT for plants treated with imazapic, imazethapyr, imazamox, and imazapyr. Halosulfuron and bispyribac-sodium resulted in inconsis-tent levels of control between experimental runs. These small-scale results suggest that the current operational treatments as well as ﬂorpyrauxifen-benzyl combinations provide both fast and effective control of Cuban bulrush. Future work will focus on verifying these ﬁndings under operational ﬁeld conditions.
Phenology of two-horned water chestnut (Trapa bispinosa Roxb. var. iinumai Nakano)in northern Virginia ponds
Authors: Poudel Sujata , Rybicki Nancy , Jones Christian
Published: July 2023

Species of water chestnut, speciﬁcally Eurasian water chestnut (Trapa natans), have plagued the northeastern United States, including the tidal Potomac, for over 100 years. In 2014 a new species of invasive water chestnut identiﬁed as two-horned water chestnut (Trapa bispinosa Roxb. var. iinumai Nakano) was discovered in the Potomac River, and in subsequent years it has spread to nearby waterbodies. The purpose of this study is to describe the phenology of T. bispinosa to assist managers in developing effective approaches for management. Structured observa-tional studies were conducted at two ponds in northern Virginia in 2019 and 2020. Trapa bispinosa initiated growth in late April, increasing rapidly to a maximum of 100% cover in June. Rosette diameters increased gradually from late April to a maximum in August and September. This increase in rosette size was strongly correlated with degree days and calendar days and is consistent among ponds and between years. Flower counts were zero from April through June, then increased rapidly to maximum in late August. Fruit counts were zero from April through June; fruit started to appear in July, and counts increased to a maximum in early September. Since the species is annual and dependent on sexual reproduction, control efforts for T. bispinosa should be initiated before fruits are produced. Based upon our data, in the mid-Atlantic region, May would be an ideal time to begin because rosettes should be observable, but ﬂowers and fruit should not appear until late June. These studies indicate aquatic managers may have a 4-to-6-wk window in the late spring to prevent seed production and should focus resources on management during that period.
Profils de recherche d’information sur le cancer (PRIC) : outil d’autoévaluation des préférences des patients en matière d’information sur le cancer
Authors: Loiselle Carmen
Published: July 2023

Objectif : Les approches oncologiques contemporaines, comme les soins axés sur les valeurs et les forces, prennent en compte les besoins et les préférences du patient tout au long de l’expérience du cancer. On constate de plus en plus que les différences de comportement en matière de recherche d’information sur le cancer influent sur la communication patient-soignant, la prise de décision liée au traitement, la prestation et les résultats des soins, ainsi que la satisfaction du patient à l’égard des services de soins. Dans mes travaux de recherche passés, j’ai documenté divers profils de recherche d’information sur le cancer (PRIC) chez les patients. Il est possible de facilement reconnaître ces profils à l’aide d’un outil d’autoévaluation empirique à un item fondé sur la théorie. Méthodologie : Des recherches quantitatives guidées par la théorie de l’autoévaluation (TAE), selon laquelle les motivations à chercher de l’information sur soi-même varient en fonction de l’individu, ont montré que les motifs découlant de la TAE s’appliquaient au domaine de la santé (N = 600). Des travaux qualitatifs ont ensuite exploré la recherche d’information chez les personnes atteintes de différents cancers. Élaboré d’après cette série d’études, l’outil PRIC (qui pose une question générale invitant à choisir l’énoncé le plus représentatif parmi cinq phrases correspondant aux cinq profils de recherche d’information) a été testé auprès d’un large échantillon de personnes atteintes de différents cancers. Résultats : Dans cet échantillon (N = 2 142), les patients ont rempli l’outil PRIC et le sondage sur la satisfaction des patients en traitement anticancéreux ambulatoire (Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey ou AOPSS). Voici les PRIC les plus fréquemment rapportés : complémentaire (50,2 %, recherche d’information sur le cancer qui ajoute à ce que le patient sait déjà), minimal (25,2 %, aucune recherche d’information sur le cancer), gardé (14,4 %, évitement de l’information négative et recherche d’information encourageante sur le cancer), axé sur les pairs (6,4 %, recherche d’information sur le cancer qui provient d’autres personnes ayant le même diagnostic) et intense (3,8 %, recherche du plus d’information possible sur le cancer). Le degré de satisfaction à l’égard des soins variait également selon les profils, le profil intense étant le moins satisfait dans tous les domaines de soins oncologiques. Conclusion et implications pour la pratique : L’outil PRIC permet d’évaluer rapidement le profil de recherche (ou d’évitement) d’information sur le cancer afin d’élaborer des interventions personnalisées. Il serait également intéressant de mener d’autres recherches sur l’évolution du PRIC au fil de l’expérience du cancer.
Auf der Suche nach Zukunft
Authors: Rathfelder André
Published: July 2023

In the fifty years since the publication of ‘The Limits to Growth’, an inconceivably endless pool of ideas on how to respond to our ecological crisis has emerged. This book provides guidance by offering a comprehensive and in-depth look at the landscape of ecologically motivated political ideas, focusing on the discourse in German-speaking countries. Major currents of green political thought are presented and linked to their thought leaders. The book discusses the crucial dividing lines between these competing positions and analyses their development over time. It thus provides a significant contribution to exploring the field of green political thought and thereby strengthens the theoretical foundation of today’s discourses on ecological transformation.
Perspective chapter: Responses of the water balance components under land use/land cover and climate change using Geospatial and hydrologic modeling in the Dhidhessa Sub-Basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Degefe Merga Damtew
Published: July 2023

The multiple key causes of the hydrological cycle are LULC variability and climate change. The issues of LULC effect on water balances like soil water, evapotranspiration, percolation, base flow, discharge, and water yield through changing land environmental factors and altering soil as well as atmospheric limitations. Climate change, and the other, can direct effect rainfall as well as temperature, causing shifts in watersheds and water resource distribution. Changes of intensity, amplitude, and duration of rainfall influence the amount and variation of river flow, which often exacerbates floods and droughts while also having a negative impact on local and regional water resources. As a result, evaluating the effects of water balance may be vital for water policy and administration. The scientific community and policymakers have paid close attention to LULC research and evaluating the climate impacts
QoLMiss: Package for Repeatedly Measured Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Data
Authors: Pal Ankita , Pradhan Satyajit , Mishra Aseem , Chaturvedi Pankaj , Bhattacharjee Atanu
Published: July 2023

Quality of Life (QoL) has become increasingly important in cancer clinical trials. The R package QoLMiss is a package developed for computing the different sub-domains of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaire and also finding a survival link with these sub-domains. This package contains the scale scoring and survival outcomes of the other domains obtained from QoL data. The scale scores are also evaluated if there is the presence of missing data in repeatedly measured QoL data. The cancer specific QLQ are also considered scoring and survival analysis.
Fashion Footprint: How Clothes Are Destroying Our Planet and the Growing Impacts of Fast Fashion
Authors: Andreadakis Stelios , Owusu-Wiredu Prince
Published: July 2023

From agriculture and petrochemical production to manufacturing, logistics, and retail, the textile and fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world, responsible for between 8 to 10% of total carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater, with a predicted increase of 50% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. To gain a better understanding of the state of the academic literature on the environmental impact of fast fashion, we systematically identified and analysed 30 publications published between January 2000 and December 2022. In the end, we discovered that there is a growing research interest in fast fashion, especially in relation to its devastating environmental impacts, which range from the cultivation of raw fibres to the recycling of fashion waste. Subsequently, we provide a summary of the key findings, including the carbon and water footprints, as well as some sustainable practises believed to reduce the industry’s negative environmental impacts.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Criminal Behaviors
Authors: Karabatak Orkun
Published: July 2023

Criminal behavior, theft, fraud, violence, manslaughter, etc., are defined as illegal behaviors that cause problems at the social level. In the emergence of criminal behavior, approximately four concepts are functional. These concepts are individual motivation, relevant circumstances, meaning to the individual, and the individual’s reason for committing the crime. These concepts are also considered in crime prevention. In this chapter, information is provided about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the therapeutic methods derived from this approach. First, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is explained of how it originated. Then, the therapeutic approaches as third wave derived from the CBT approach such as schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and metacognitive therapy are discussed. The professionals recognize that thought content is the fundamental step in the development of criminal behavior. For this reason, information is also provided on techniques such as recognizing thought errors, distraction, social skill training, and breathing and relaxation exercises that are effectively used in the rehabilitation of criminal behavior. Studies from the relevant literature address the effectiveness of cognitive therapy techniques in neutralizing criminal behaviors, including anger management, sexual offending, and partner violence. Findings from the literature and suggestions for accelerating future studies in this area are provided.
Genetic Engineering of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.)
Authors: Massaro Malheiros Ferreira Thalita , Ferreira Salgado Fernanda , Costa Alves Souza Olga , Valeriano Silva Rejane , Nayse Belo Silva Vivianny , Abrão de Oliveira Molinari Patrícia , Lima Rocha Thales , Teixeira Souza Junior Manoel
Published: July 2023

Portulaca oleracea L., popularly known as purslane, is an herbaceous succulent plant classified as one of the most important invasive weeds in the world. Due to its high nutritional level and wide range of pharmacological effects, involving anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiulcerogenic, purslane is one of the medicinal species listed by the World Health Organization. In addition, purslane produces several phytochemicals, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids, which confer different pharmacological activities and make the plant highly attractive for use in the most diverse industries. It has high adaptability to extreme soil conditions, able to grow and spread in environments under drought stress, salinity, and poor nutrients; and has been presented as a potential model plant to study resistance to abiotic stresses. Among other purslane traits of interest to the agriculture sector, is worth to mention phytoremediation and allelopathy, thus being a sustainable alternative in organic agriculture. Here, we report a bibliometric analysis of purslane in vitro tissue culture and genetic modification/editing, and discuss opportunities and limitations to exploit the biotechnological potential of purslane as a source of valuable bio-molecules for many different industries.
Analysis of the Oxidation: Reduction Potential and Bacterial Population of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans during the Bioleaching Study of Sulfide Ores
Authors: Arias-Arce Vladimir , Lovera-Dávila Daniel , J. Guerrero-Rojas José , Blas-Rodriguez Fanny , Molina-Pereyra Ismael
Published: July 2023

The analysis of the variables, bacterial population, and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) during the bioleaching of sulfide ores by a bacterial strain of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, isolated from acid mine effluent, aims at the solubilization of copper and the liberation of the gold present in an ore containing more than 80% sulfides. It was studied at different pulp densities (1, 2, and 6% - W/V) and with a 9 k medium at different ferrous sulfate concentrations (0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 g/L), keeping temperature and pH constant. The tests were carried out in three consecutive stages, starting with inoculum, whose cell content was 7.05x107 Cell/mL, then the strain with the highest population obtained in the previous stage was used, observing the variation in the periods of adaptation and growth. During the bioleaching of sulfide ores, in the first stage, the maximum bacterial population achieved was 4.75x107 Cell/mL in 24 days with 6 g/L ferrous sulfate, in the second stage, the maximum population was 6.30x107 Cell/mL without the addition of ferrous sulfate, and in the third stage, the bacterial population became 4.51x107 Cell/mL. The exponential characteristic growth of the population started at approximately 13, 8, and 3 days, respectively in each stage.
Ataxia Telangiectasia
Authors: Pietrucha Barbara
Published: July 2023

Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by cerebellar degeneration, telangiectasias, immunodeficiency, recurrent sinopulmonary infections, cancer susceptibility, and radiation sensitivity. AT is a complex disorder, whose neurological symptoms most often first appear in early childhood when children begin to sit or walk. They have immunological abnormalities: immunoglobulin and antibody deficiencies and lymphopenia. AT patients have an increased predisposition for cancers, particularly of lymphoid origin. AT is caused by mutations in the ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene, and the role of the ATM protein is the coordination of cellular signaling pathways in response to DNA double-strand breaks, oxidative stress, and other genotoxic stresses. The diagnosis of AT is usually supported by the combination of neurological clinical features and specific laboratory abnormalities (immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency, lymphopenia, and increased alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels). There are several other neurological and rare disorders that physicians must consider when diagnosing AT. Treatment of neurological symptoms in patients with AT is only symptomatic and supportive, as there are no known treatments that can slow or stop neurodegeneration. However, other symptoms of AT, such as antibody deficiency, lung disease, developmental disorders, diabetes, or cancer, can be effectively treated. Some hope is associated with the treatment of dexamethasone in the patient’s own blood cells, which relieves neurological symptoms.
Boswellia Carries Hope for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Authors: Elnawasany Sally
Published: July 2023

Boswellia serrata is an ancient and valuable herb that was widely used throughout the centuries. Boswellia trees grow in India, Northern Africa, and the Middle East from which Frankincense or olibanum resin is taken. The beneficial effects of Boswellia and its active ingredients (Boswellic acids) were thoroughly investigated in many diseases. Where the non-redox and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitory actions were reported. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) mainly ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Although the cause is still unclear, the immune system is claimed to have the upper hand in the pathogenesis of IBD. Several studies have demonstrated the ameliorating effect of Boswellic acids on the severity of IBD and the potential role of Boswellia in the induction or maintenance of remission. The aim of this chapter is to explore the the possible effect of Boswellia in IBD management as a complementary and alternative strategy.
The Relaxing Effect of Smart Bracelet on Heart Rate in Taekwondo Athletes Before Qualifying for Matches
Authors: Hosseini Seyed Hamzeh , Behzad Khamesloo Mostafa , Allahverdy Armin , Ranjbar Mansour
Published: July 2023

Background: Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns in people’s lifestyles. There are many traditional psychological methods to manage anxiety. Heart rate is the most relevant biomarker of the autonomic nervous system among the various physiological markers. Hence, the increase in the heart rate is associated with a wide range of negative psychological events. Objectives: In this study, a wearable device called a "smart bracelet" was developed and tested to make mechanical oscillations similar to normal people’s heart rates, and then the effect of it was evaluated among taekwondo athletes wearing this device before the matches. Methods: In order to evaluate the results, the heart rate was measured five minutes before the competition, with an average of 81 bpm in the group using the bracelet and 84.42 bpm in the group without the bracelet. The average heart rate in the group with the bracelet was 78.5, and without a bracelet was 92.14 bpm. Results: The results of this study showed that wearable technology inducing mechanical waves is similar to normal people’s heartbeat through the radial nerve, which reduces stress significantly and can prevent an increase in stress.
The Relationship Between Copeptin Level and Enuresis in Children Aged 5 - 15 Years
Authors: Mehrjerdian Mahshid , Barati Leila , Kompani Farshid , Vakili Mohammadali , Teymouri Fateme
Published: July 2023

Background: Enuresis is bedwetting that occurs during sleep in children over five years old. If left untreated, it can lead to social and psychological problems for children and their parents. The role of copeptin in patients with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) has been reported in several studies. Due to the favorable structural properties of copeptin and the reflection of arginine vasopressin (AVP) concentration, it can be used as an alternative marker for AVP secretion. Objectives: This study aims to compare the levels of copeptin in healthy and enuresis children aged 5 - 15 years. Methods: This case-control study was performed on 42 children with primary monosymptomatic enuresis and 42 children without enuresis who were referred to the clinic of Taleghani hospital in Gorgan in 2020. Copeptin levels were measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Results: Out of 84 patients, an equal proportion of girls (21 patients) and boys (21 patients) participated in both the case and control groups. The age of the children was 8.05 ± 2.46 years, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.16). The mean level of copeptin in the case and control groups were 6.7 ± 4.27 and 6.87 ± 8.52 pg/mL, respectively, significantly lower in the case group (P = 0.03). There was a statistically significant difference in the level of copeptin between the boys in the two groups (P = 0.03). Although the mean level of copeptin in the girls in the patient group was lower than that in the control group, this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.35). Conclusions: In this study, the mean level of copeptin in PMNE was significantly lower than that in the control group, which suggests it may be considered as a probable biomarker for the prediction of response to treatment with desmopressin, but further study is required to confirm this hypothesis.