bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peak nasal inspiratory flow in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Thorstensen W M , Rystad Øie M , Sue-Chu M , Karmhus Steinsvåg S , Helvik A-S
Published: March 2023

Background: The nasal airflow in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is poorly characterized. Peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) is a valuable instrument for assessing nasal airflow and the effect of pulmonary pathology such as COPD on PNIF remains unknown. To test the hypothesis that nasal airflow is reduced in COPD, we assessed airflow using PNIF in COPD and a control group. We also explored whether there is an association between COPD, chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), and other predefined covariates with PNIF. Methodology: Ninety patients with COPD and 67 controls underwent PNIF and spirometry. The associations between PNIF and COPD and pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) (% predicted) were assessed by multivariable linear regression in two separate models. Results: PNIF was significantly lower in the COPD group than in the control group. Multivariable linear regression showed that COPD and pre-bronchodilator FEV1 (% predicted) were significantly associated with lower PNIF after adjustment for age, sex, CRSsNP, weight and height. CRSsNP was not associated with PNIF in either of the adjusted regression analyses. Conclusions: PNIF is lower in COPD than in a control group. The finding of a low PNIF in the absence of disease in the upper airways may be due to obstructive lower airways diseases and special care should be taken when interpreting PNIF values in patients with COPD or reduced FEV1.
TRIM27 expression is associated with poor prognosis in sinonasal mucosal melanoma
Authors: Kimura S , Suzuki M , Nakamaru Y , Kano S , Watanabe M , Honma A , Nakazono A , Tsushima N , Hatakeyama S , Homma A
Published: March 2023

Background: Tripartite motif-containing 27 (TRIM27) has been implicated in the progression of various cancers. However, the role of TRIM27 in sinonasal mucosal melanoma (SNMM) remains poorly understood. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively examined 28 patients with SNMM treated with between 2003 and 2021. We undertook immunohistochemical analysis of TRIM27, Ki-67, and p-Akt1 expression in SNMM tissues. We also investigated the relationship between TRIM27 expression and clinical characteristics, prognosis, Ki-67 as a tumor growth potential marker, and p-Akt1 as one of the prognostic factors in mucosal melanoma. Results: TRIM27 expression was significantly higher in T4 disease than in T3 disease and was higher in stage IV than in stage III. Patients with high-TRIM27 SNMM had a significantly poorer prognosis in terms of overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival.There was also a significantly higher rate of distant metastasis. Univariate analysis for OS revealed that TRIM27 and T classification were significant poor prognostic factors. In addition, the Ki-67 positive score and the p-Akt1 total staining score were significantly higher in the high-TRIM27 group than in the low-TRIM27 group. Conclusions: High TRIM27 expression in SNMM was associated with advanced T classification, poor prognosis and distant metastasis. We suggest that TRIM27 has potential as a novel biomarker for prognosis in SNMM.
Effect of a turmeric-based fertilizer on tomato production at green-house level
Authors: Carvajal-Mena N , Medina-Correa R , Quintana R , Shene C , Leiva-Vega J
Published: March 2023

Inorganic fertilizers have impacts on the availability of nutrients and the content of organic matter in the soil, as well as on its native microbiota. A turmeric fertilizer (TF) with added food residues and wood ashes was developed to evaluate its effects on tomato production and crop soil properties. The TF was prepared by emulsion technology using three turmeric concentrations expressed as 1.0, 2.5 and 3.0 % w/v; it was characterized according to its rheological (apparent viscosity, consistency and flow behavior indexes) and physical (z-average droplet size) characteristics. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) levels and moisture-holding capacity were measured in crop soil. Colour, soluble solid content, acidity, diameter and the number of tomatoes were evaluated. The photosynthetic index of the leaves of tomato plants was determined. It was observed that when turmeric concentration increased (> 1.0 % w/v), the droplet size decreased enhancing the physical stability of TF. NPK levels and moisture-holding capacity of the soil improved, especially with turmeric concentrations > 1.0% w/v. Positive effects on the tomato fruit properties (soluble solid content, acidity, diameter and tomato number) and photosynthetic index of tomato plant leaves were observed with turmeric concentrations of 2.5 and 3.0 % w/v. The TF positively influenced the crop soil and the metabolic process of the tomato plants, and the characteristics of its fruits.
Quantum rebound attacks on reduced‐round ARIA‐based hash functions
Authors: Baek Seungjun , Kim Jongsung
Published: March 2023

ARIA is a block cipher proposed by Kwon et al. at ICISC 2003 that is widely used as the national standard block cipher in the Republic of Korea. Herein, we identify some flaws in the quantum rebound attack on seven‐round ARIA‐DM proposed by Dou et al. and reveal that the limit of this attack is up to five rounds. Our revised attack applies to not only ARIA‐DM but also ARIA‐MMO and ARIA‐MP among the PGV models, and it is valid for all ARIA key lengths. Furthermore, we present dedicated quantum rebound attacks on seven‐round ARIA‐Hirose and ARIA‐MJH for the first time. These attacks are only valid for the 256‐bit key length of ARIA because they are constructed using the degrees of freedom in the key schedule. All our attacks are faster than the generic quantum attack in the cost metric of the time–space tradeoff.
Longitudinal Changes in Physical and Cognitive Functions among Participants with and without Rheumatoid Arthritis in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Authors: Yasuoka Mikako , Tange Chikako , Nishita Yukiko , Tomida Makiko , Watanabe Ryota , Shimokata Hiroshi , Otsuka Rei , Kojima Masayo
Published: March 2023

Background: This study evaluated the chronological changes in physical and cognitive functions in middle-aged and older adults with and without rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods: This population-based case-control longitudinal study included individuals aged 40–79 years at baseline who agreed to participate. We identified 42 participants with RA and randomly selected 84 age- and sex-matched controls. Physical function was assessed according to gait speed, grip strength, and skeletal muscle mass. Cognitive function was assessed based on the information, similarities, picture completion, and digit symbol substitution test scores of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised Short Form. The general linear mixed models comprised the fixed effects of the intercept, case, age, time in years since baseline, and case×time interaction, which were used to examine longitudinal changes in physical and cognitive functions.Results: Regardless of RA status, grip strength decreased and the picture completion score increased in the group aged <65 years, while skeletal muscle mass index and gait speed decreased in the group aged ≥65 years. The interaction of case×follow-up years for grip strength in the group aged ≥65 years was significant (p=0.03). The decline in grip strength in the control group (slope=-0.45) was greater than that in the RA group (slope=-0.19).Conclusion: Chronological changes in physical and cognitive functions were comparable between participants with and without RA; however, the decline in grip strength in the control group was greater among older adults with RA.
Development of Prospective Secondary Mathematics Teachers' Noticing Skills in School Experience Course
Authors: Tataroglu Tasdan Berna
Published: March 2023

This study investigates the development of prospective secondary mathematics teachers' (PSMTs') noticing skills in a course conducted at the last year of their teacher education program. PSMTs watched and analysed different instructional videos, including an unknown teacher's, their mentor teacher's, and their own teaching videos. The data were collected from five PSMTs through reflection papers and group discussions about what and how they noticed in the videos. The results showed that the PSMTs had different levels of noticing at the beginning of the course and developed their noticing skills over time through the research. It was found that PSMTs' noticing skills differed across different video types. This study revealed the importance of experience in real classroom environment for the development of PSMTs' noticing skills. Based on the results reached in the research, some suggestions were included.
Gestión de la Estructura de Capital en la crisis económica del COVID-19: el caso de las empresas no financieras incluidas en el IPC
Authors: Alarcón-Osuna Moisés Alejandro , Ibarra-Castellanos Joab Jonathan
Published: March 2023

El propósito de este trabajo es analizar las estrategias de gestión de la Estructura de Capital (EC) seguidas por las empresas no financieras incluidas en el IPC durante la crisis económica de Covid-19. Clasificamos empresas por operaciones en diferentes lugares geográficos. Luego, empleamos un análisis de regresión de efectos fijos y aleatorios para estimar los requerimientos la EC de las diferentes empresas, por regiones, para comprender las estrategias implementadas. El estudio se realizó para el período 2018t1-2020t2, para el cual tenemos datos disponibles, pero también comparativos para tiempos normales (2018t1-2019t4) vs tiempos Covid-19 (2020t1-2020t2). El aporte es describir las prácticas de gestión de la EC en México, debido a la falta de estudios de este tipo, pero también analizar estas prácticas en períodos de crisis económica, donde el capital de trabajo suele ser alto. La conclusión es que la gestión del EC está relacionada con la tangibilidad, tamaño, crecimiento del PIB, crecimiento en ventas, margen de utilidad y el riesgo y liquidez
El Liderazgo Transformacional y Transaccional en el docente: desde la perspectiva de estudiantes universitarios en pandemia del COVID-19
Authors: Casique Guerrero Alicia , González Martínez María Cristina
Published: March 2023

El objetivo del estudio es identificar el estilo de liderazgo de los docentes, a través de la percepción de estudiantes en la contingencia del COVID-19 de una Institución de Educación Superior, el enfoque de la investigación es cuantitativa, la metodología es descriptiva-comparativa, se utilizó el cuestionario MLQ 5X Bass y Avolio (1999) de liderazgo transformacional y transaccional, el cual fue adaptado para la presente investigación con su validación correspondiente, obteniéndose un alfa de Cronbach de 0.798.           

La muestra estuvo integrada por estudiantes de sexto al noveno nivel de las carreras de Licenciatura en Administración e Ingeniería en Gestión Empresarial, las variables del liderazgo transformacional: Influencia idealizada o Carisma, Motivación inspiracional, Estimulación intelectual y Consideración individual y del transaccional: Recompensa contingente y Dirección por excepción activa. Los resultados obtenidos de la percepción de los estudiantes del liderazgo de sus profesores es el 86% transformacional y el 76% transaccional. Las variables moderadoras consideradas: naturaleza de la materia que imparte el profesor y su género; nivel de estudios, carrera y promedio acumulado de los estudiantes. La prueba de análisis de varianza (ANOVA), para determinar si existen diferencias significativas con el liderazgo, se encontró que el tipo de materia y el género del profesor son significativas.
Role of Cloud Computing in Education
Authors: Agrawal Deepa , Kalpana C , Lachhani Mayra , salgaonkar Krishnaji , Patil Yogesh
Published: March 2023

The ever evolving and dynamic field of education constantly hunts for options which are cost efficient and can optimize the progress and performance of learners. The data centers of Cloud Computing can be further segmented into multiple servers or VMs (Virtual Machines). By doing so, these problems can be effectively tackled as it leads to need based access to computing services via the cloud module. In addition, this form of cloud computing finds utility in the field of research across countless platforms as well. These days, the world of academics cannot function without automation and computing. And, in this respect, one can easily implement the available software servers to accomplish this easily. This research paper sheds light on the role of cloud computing in the academic setups. Almost every organization, including the academic industry seeks ways and means to effectively manage their available manpower and other resources. In this respect, the dynamic and newly trending field of Cloud computing which opens up a plethora of avenues relating to computing services. The aim of this paper is to highlight how cloud computing has found its way into educational institutions and the key elements which make it lucrative for academicians to integrate it into their working model.
THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF NITROGEN DIOXIDE IN ATMOSPLERIC SURFACE LAYER OF ALMATY CITY
Authors:   T. RYSKULOV KAZAKH ECONOMIC UNIVERSITY, ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN, Almira Daulbayeva , Dinara Zhetpisbay ,   T. RYSKULOV KAZAKH ECONOMIC UNIVERSITY, ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN, Filipova Margarita ,   BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, RUSE UNIVERSITY “ANGEL KANCHEV”, RUSE, BULGARIA
Published: March 2023

The level of air pollution by nitrogen dioxide in Almaty city has been monitored over the past five years (2009 - 2013). The distribution characteristics of impurities’ concentrations in the air basin of urbanized area are reviewed with regard to space and time. It’s been revealed that the level of city’s air pollution varies depending on the season.
DISPERSION MODELING OF ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS OF PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10) AND EVALUATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION IN THE TOWN OF SVISHTOV, BULGARIA
Authors:   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VARNA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 STUDENTSKA STR., 9010 VARNA, BULGARIA, Vlaknenski Tsenislav , Stoychev Pencho ,   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY GABROVO, Chuturkova Rozalina ,   TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY VARNA DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 STUDENTSKA STR., 9010 VARNA, BULGARIA
Published: March 2023

This dispersion model and assessment of air pollution with particulate matter (PM10) in the town of Svishtov, Bulgaria are developed in accordance with the requirements of Bulgarian legislation and the Framework Directive 96/62/EC on the assessment and control of the Atmospheric Air Quality. Based on an assessment of sources of air pollution in the town of Svishtov, Bulgaria are classified input data for the model including point, area and line sources of PM10. Quantitative results of modeling of the main sources of PM10 and background air pollution of Svishtov for 2007- 2010 confirm that local ambient pollution and emissions of PM10 from residential heating is a key contributor to atmospheric pollution in the city.
AIR POLLUTION WITH SULFUR OXIDES FROM INDUSTRY IN SOUTH-WESTERN AND SOUTH-EASTERN REGIONS OF BULGARIA
Authors:   UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, Todorova Mariana
Published: March 2023

Restructuring of industrial production and the concrete environmental measures such as fuel switching facilities and replacement of process equipment in the energy-intensive industries, the installation of new or increased efficiency of existing treatment facilities have caused emissions into the atmosphere to decrease significantly. However, the concentration of sulfur oxides in air showed no significant improvement, despite reduced emissions.
SATELLITE MONITORING
Authors:   SPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE - BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Stoyanov Stiliyan , Zhekov Zhivko ,   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Published: March 2023

n the current paper, satellite methods for research of gas content of the atmosphere are presented. The stress is on the satellite methods and the measurement geometry. A generalized characteristic of the absorption specters of the atmospheric ozone and gases into the optic range is presented when research with land and satellite appliances and apparatuses. An evaluation of the satellite methods is made when measuring the content of small gases. Scientific results are presented which are received by satellite experiments and the perspectives of satellite research are laid down.
NUTRITION INFLUENCE ON THE CONDITION OF HUMAN JAW-TEETH SYSTEM
Authors:   AKAKI TSERETELI STATE UNIVERSITY(GEORGIA), Adeishvili Teimuraz , Aleksandrov Aleksandar ,   BULGARIAN COSMONAUT, Okrochelidze Nino ,   AKAKI TSERETELI STATE UNIVERSITY(GEORGIA), Zhvitiashvili Tengiz ,   AKAKI TSERETELI STATE UNIVERSITY(GEORGIA), Davarashvili Khatuna ,   AKAKI TSERETELI STATE UNIVERSITY(GEORGIA)
Published: March 2023

A nutrition process and its influence on the condition of human jaw-teeth system is considered to be one of the important aspects of research. In particular different kinds of diseases caused by life-giving, anti-nutrition and unknown genus substances are evaluated in the article. In this time the definite concentration of mercury, lead, cadmium, radon and other elements, penetrated in organism provoke pathological complications of dental systems.
STRATEGIES OF THE INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CITIES INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND MIA, SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY (SUMY, UKRAINE), Serheevich Teletov , Yevhenevna Letunovskaia ,   DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND MIA, SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY (SUMY, UKRAINE), Vasilevich Provozin ,   DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND MIA, SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY (SUMY, UKRAINE)
Published: March 2023

The article deals with author’s proposals concerning development of the partner relationships in the socially significant problems sphere, particularly in the regional infrastructure. The local community represented by citizens and authorities, enterprises and workers are considered to be interested parties by author. The article presents researches on strategic partnership peculiarities in social and economic sphere; systematizes methods to stimulate enterprises to realize infrastructure projects from state; suggests complex approach to develop industrial regions, based on clustering, using of tech parks etc.
ALGORITHM CONSTRUCTION AND SOLVING OF OPTIMAL MANAGEMENT PROBLRM OF FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Authors:   SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT, Viktor Oliynyk , Korsakova St Rimskogo ,   SUMY STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Published: March 2023

The algorithm for solving of dynamic management problem is examined, that is conducted in a few stages: from discrete initial data we get optimal functional dependence; we find differential equalization of process; we set a management function and criterion of optimality; we conduct the numeral solution of problem. For a solving the method of the Pontryagin maximum principle is used. Equalization of the state we write regarding Gross Domestic Product. An optimal management of United Kingdom system state from initial to the set end position is offered. JEL classification codes: C01; С53; E17; F21
Muscat grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) -An insight into phytonutrient potential and an aromatized functional food
Authors: Somali Ghosh  , Dr.C. A. Kalpana
Published: March 2023

Vitis vinifera L., commonly known as Muscat grapes is an aromatic food product which has a beneficial effect on the human body due to its phytonutrient potential. Studies have reported that grapes have antiobesity, antidiabetic, antiinflammatory, anticarcinogenic, cardioprotective, vasorelaxant, phytoestrogenic, and neuroprotective properties. This study aimed to identify the phytonutrients such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenol, steroid, tannin, and terpenoids of the coloured seeded grapes. Whole grapes were collected during the vegetation period and divided into three groups as whole fruit (W), fruit skin (P) and seed (S). All three samples were freeze-dried and soaked with the aqueous solution. Ultrasonic homogenized material was used for extraction. Further analysis is done in FTIR for qualitative measurement of the main functional group and antioxidant activity was determined through the DPPH method. The findings revealed that Muscat grapes may be considered as a natural rich source of phenolic amalgam with a notable amount of antioxidant capacity.
Nutrient composition, antioxidant activity and phytonutrient of yogurt incorporated with watermelon fruit pulp and its extract
Authors: Muthu Reka  , Vijayanchali S.S  , Jancy Rani D  , Rajapriya K  , Nithya R
Published: March 2023

Yogurt is an ancient food that has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years and has been promoted as a healthy diet. Yogurt is milk that has been fermented and is made by adding two specific bacterial cultures to warm milk, namely Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles. Yogurt is considered as a cure for diarrhoea, stomach ailments, and irritating skin condition, as well as fungal and yeast infections, and used in some bronchial conditions. High levels of live bacterial cultures in Yogurt contribute to its nutritional and therapeutic properties. The use of different fruits and additives in fruit Yogurt production has improved its nutritional and sensory properties. Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) is a tropical fruit that contains a variety of nutrients, including fibre, vitamins-A, vitamin B1 and B6, potassium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants which are essential for human health. The addition of watermelon in any commercial product enhances the taste, flavour, and nutrient quality. The objective of the study are: To develop Yogurt incorporated with watermelon fruit pulp and its extract; To perform sensory analysis of Yogurt incorporated with watermelon fruit pulp and its extract; To analyse the nutrient composition, phytonutrient composition and antioxidant activity of the Yogurt incorporated with watermelon fruit pulp and its extract; To calculate cost of the developed Yogurt incorporated watermelon fruit pulp and its extract. The developed watermelon fruit pulp and it extract incorporated yogurt were subjected to sensory evaluation for the overall acceptability with the help of a 5-point hedonic scale with 10 semi- trained members. Which was very well accepted. The nutritional analysis was carried out for protein, fat, iron, calcium, and vitamin C content and was found to be high in watermelon pulp and extract incorporated Yogurt. Thus, watermelon fruit pulp and extract incorporated Yogurt has the potential to be used as a dietary supplement to prevent and control the onset of the degenerative disease among the population.
Formulation and quality evaluation of the Moringa-seed powder incorporated indian savoury snack (KARASEV)
Authors: R.D Sathyasuba  , K.M.Preethi selvarani
Published: March 2023

Moringa oleifera is a genus that is widely distributed in the moringeneric family. It contains micronutrients and other phytochemicals such as carotenoids. Moringa seeds are an excellent source of vitamin B6, C, Provit A such as beta-carotene, magnesium and protein among other nutrients. This study aimed to develop Moringa seed powder incorporated with an Indian savoury snack (Karasev), analyze its nutrients, and evaluate the shelf life of the products. In this study, Moringa seed powder was incorporated with the Indian savoury snack (Karasev), and four varieties (10,20,30, and 40%) and their sensory properties were tested. Protein and calcium nutrient analyses were performed. Additional shelf-life research was conducted for one month on nutrient and microbial analysis. Moringa seed powder incorporated in Indian savoury snack (Karasev) (10 %) is acceptable for organoleptic studies. Incorporated products contain more protein and calcium than standard products. The selected product was organoleptically acceptable for up to 30 days without microbial deterioration when stored in a zip-lock cover and an airtight container. Finally, since much evidence is available on the health benefits of moringa leaves, reports about moringa seeds are very limited; therefore, further research is needed to document the health benefits of moringa seeds and their potential implementation in various cookeries worldwide and make it a healthy diet.
South American Snapping-Turtle (Chelydra acutirostris)
Authors: Sandoval Gabriela , Arteaga Alejandro
Published: March 2023

This is the species account about the South American Snapping-Turtle (Chelydra acutirostris), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
The Effect of Salinity on the Initial Growth of Soy Varieties
Authors:   Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Umida Toshtemirovna Norbоyeva , Kamal kizi Khamrokulova Nargiza ,   Basic Doctoral Student, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Zavkiddinova Asadova Shakhnoza ,   Master's Student, Bukhara State University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Published: March 2023

The article presents the data obtained on the study of the characteristics of soil salinity on the initial growth of different soybean varieties in the conditions of the Bukhara region. During the experiments, it was found that during the first 21 days of the plant, stem and root growth and dry mass accumulation. Based on the above results, it was noted that the above indicators vary in different degrees depending on the soil salinity and the biological and various characteristics of the varieties.
Student-Centred Studio Environments: A Deep Dive into Architecture Students’ Needs
Authors:   Chih Siong Wong School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), Malaysia, Wong Chih Siong
Published: March 2023

Architectural education has long placed a strong emphasis on the studio, which serves as a crucial place for teaching and learning. The architecture studio is a dynamic and lively place where students can engage in design discussions, exchange ideas, and receive feedback from instructors and peers. Despite recognising the vital role architecture studios play in shaping the learning experience of architecture students, limited research has explored which specific attributes of the studio environment are most important to students. This research aims to address this gap by determining the priorities of architecture students regarding key studio attributes. The research employs a quantitative approach using the Best-Worst Scaling (BWS) model and a questionnaire survey. A pilot study was conducted with undergraduate architecture students. The results reveal the ranking and relative importance of key studio attributes, organised into five categories: Physiological Facilities, Information and Communications Technology, Indoor Environment Quality, Territoriality, Furniture, and Reference. This research provides a valuable reference for designing student-centred studio environments and demonstrates the viability of using the BWS method to determine students’ priorities for studio attributes.
OPTIMIZATION OF A FUZZY INVENTORY MODEL WITH PENTAGONAL FUZZY NUMBERS
Authors:   Research  Scholar, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal –624101, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul –624002, Hemalatha S. , Annadurai K. ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, M.V. Muthiah Government Arts College for Women, Dindigul -624001
Published: March 2023

This paper explores an optimal replenishment strategy for a two-echelon inventory model which has been considered and analyzed in a fuzzy environment. In fuzzy environment, carrying cost, ordering cost and the replenishment processing cost are assumed to be pentagonal fuzzy numbers. The purpose of this model is to minimize the total inventory cost in fuzzy scenario. There are two inventory models proposed in this paper. Crisp models are developed with fuzzy total inventory cost but crisp optimal order quantity. Fuzzy model is also formulated with fuzzy total inventory cost and fuzzy optimal order quantity. Graded mean integration formula is employed to defuzzify the total inventory cost and the Kuhn–tucker condition is used to determine the optimal order quantity. Finally, we develop an algorithm to obtain the optimal order quantity. A comparison of fuzzy model with classical inventory model is being made. Numerical results highlighting the sensitivity of various parameters are also elucidated. The result illustrates that this fuzzy model can be quite useful in determining the optimal order quantity and minimum total inventory cost.
FACTORS INFLUENCING TYPES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MULTINOMIAL LOGISTIC REGRESSION
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Marizal Muhammad , Hasibuan Yusnita ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau
Published: March 2023

Domestic Violence is an act of a person against another person which results in physical, sexual, psychological suffering and/or neglect of the household, including coercion and deprivation of liberty as well as threats to commit acts that are against the law within the household sphere. Domestic violence is usually influenced by several factors such as age, education level of the victim, area, place of incident, sex of the perpetrator, the nationality of the perpetrator, the type of relationship between the perpetrator and the victim, family income, and the number of children or dependents. The dense population of Indonesia causes many social problems in society, one of which is domestic violence. Research on domestic violence requires observations with large enough data so that researchers are interested in conducting an analysis using multinomial logistic regression. The data used in this study is secondary data obtained by the Riau Province Child and Women Empowerment Service. This study aims to obtain a general model and determine the indicators of the variables that have a significant effect on domestic violence. The results showed that the education level of the victim, the type of relationship between the perpetrator and the victim, and the number of children were significantly related to domestic violence. Based on the model fit test, the most appropriate model for data on domestic violence is Pearson
Congenital perineal grove: an unusual Anorectal anomaly in females—report of two cases and literature review
Authors: Dilawar Bakhtawar , Khan Amala , Shahzadi Dilawar  , Zafar Nazir
Published: March 2023

Congenital perineal grove (CPG) is a rare anorectal anomaly; only 65 cases have been reported in literature. Two cases who were referred for evaluation of a lesion in the perineum are reported here. The patients were diagnosed clinically as CPG in neonatal period and were initially managed conservatively. Surgery was required in one case as the lesion was persistent and symptomatic. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis of CPG to avoid parental anxiety and unnecessary diagnostic work-up and surgery. Surgery is required only in cases where the lesion persists or there is infection, pain, and ulceration.
Keywords: Anorectal malformations, Perineal cleft, Perineal grove.
Electoral Consolidation Through Islamic Populism and Religious Grievance: The Case of Transformation of Hagia Sophia in Turkey
Authors: KONAKÇI Melis
Published: March 2023

The transformation of Hagia Sophia into a mosque in 2020 has been one of the major topics of public debate in Turkey. Based on the literature on populism and the role of emotions in politics, this paper analyzes the case of Hagia Sophia by suggesting a split from economy-based explanations of populism. It is argued that the case of the transformation of Hagia Sophia as a populist maneuver can be analyzed through historical context that shapes and affects the emotion of religious grievance in contemporary Turkey. This paper discusses how the AKP and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan operationalize the case of the transformation of Hagia Sophia through religious grievances as a populist discourse to establish electoral consolidation in the wake of two large-scale crises.
Elektrikli Araçlarda Kablosuz Güç Transferi Sistemi Tasarımı ve Elektromanyetik Alan Maruziyetinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: EROL Mesut , ATEŞ Kayhan , ÖZEN Şükrü
Published: March 2023

Günümüzde elektrikli araçların batarya performansı tartışma konusu olsa da şarj istasyonlarının çoğalması bu soruna bir çözüm olmuştur. Kablosuz güç transferi (KGT) yöntemi, elektrikli araç sektöründe yenilikçi teknolojilerden birisidir. Bu çalışmada, seri – seri topolojiye sahip manyetik rezonans kuplaj temelli KGT yöntemi, teorik ve deneysel olarak ele alınmıştır. Devre için tasarlanan bobinlerin arası 15 cm iken 40 kHz’de yaklaşık 36 W aktarılmıştır. Devrenin simülasyon sonuçları ile deneysel ölçümlerinin birbirini desteklediği gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca, söz konusu devre ile bir elektrikli arabanın bataryasının şarjı esnasında oluşan elektromanyetik alan maruziyeti incelenmiştir. Ansys HFSS ile gerçekleştirilen simülasyonlar sonucunda doku modelindeki en yüksek elektrik alan seviyesi yaklaşık 43 mV/m olarak elde edilmiştir. Tasarlanan KGT devresinin manyetik alan şiddeti ölçümleri sonucunda alıcı bobine yük olarak sadece batarya bağlı durumdayken 5 cm mesafede 11 μT ölçülmüştür. Yük olarak batarya ve motor birlikte bağlıyken 32 μT manyetik alan şiddeti elde edilmiştir.
Menderes Masifinde Yeni Kuyularda Isı Akısı Hesabı: İncirliova, Aydın
Authors: TÜTÜNSATAR Hatice Evrim , ÜNAL Gökhan , DOLMAZ M. Nuri
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışma kapsamında Ege Bölgesi, Aydın ili sınırları içerisinde yer alan İncirliova bölgesinde yeni açılan iki kuyuda (Efeler 1 ve Efeler 2), kuyu içi termal bilgilerine dayanılarak kabuğun üst derinlikleri için ısı akısı hesabı yapılmıştır. Söz konusu bu kuyulara ait elde edilen 53,9±0,08 oC/km ve 40±0,12 oC/km jeotermal gradyan ile kuyu litolojisi incelenerek ve efektik yöntem kullanılarak hesaplanan ısıl iletkenlik değerleri ve ısı akısı değerleri ilk defa bu çalışma ile ortaya konmuştur. Efeler 1 kuyusunda elde edilen jeotermal gradyan değerleri 50 – 76°C arasında değişmektedir. Efeler 1 kuyusu düşey litolojik bilgisine dayanılarak sırasıyla 50,82 oC/km, 52,72 oC/km, 63,04 oC/km ve 75,94 oC/km değerlerine sahip olan dört ayrı tabaka olarak sınıflandırılmıştır. 2,75 W/moC ısı iletkenliği ve 53,9±0,08 oC/km ortalama jeotermal gradyan kullanılarak Efeler 1 kuyusu için efektif yöntem ile ısı akısı 148,23 mW/m2 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Efeler 2 kuyusu için 2,75 W/moC ısı iletkenliği ve 40±0,12 oC/km ortalama jeotermal gradyan kullanılarak ısı akısı 110.0 mW/m2 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bu sonuçlar bölgede yapılan diğer çalışmalarla uyumludur ve çalışma alanı olan Aydın bölgesinin yüksek ısı akısı bölgesi olarak nitelendirilmesini desteklemektedir. Ayrıca, Curie Nokta Derinliğinden elde edilen 49,57 oC/km jeotermal gradyan ile kuyu litolojisine dayanılarak efektif yöntemle hesaplanan 2,75 W/m oC değerine sahip ısıl iletkenlik değeri kullanılmıştır ve bölge için ısı akısı 136,3 mW/m2 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Curie Nokta Derinliği ile hesaplanan ısı akısı yeni açılan kuyulardan hesaplanan ısı akısı değerleri ile karşılaştırıldığında; Curie Nokta Derinliği ile elde edilen ısı akısının kuyu (Efeler 1) ısı akısı değerinden biraz daha düşük olduğu görülmüştür. Bu durum kabuğun daha büyük bir bölümü için hesaplanan jeotermal gradyandan kaynaklanmaktadır.
Investigation of Pseudo-residue Existence Obtained from the Hands of Employees in Various Business Lines
Authors: MERT Mehmet Erman , HİLAL Cihat
Published: March 2023

Handswap analysis is carried out in criminal laboratories in order to illuminate the crime scenes in which firearms are used. The reliability of the results obtained from the analyzes is the subject of the chemistry department and is based on sample reliability. In this study, the hand swabs of people working in fifteen various business lines were obtained using transfer kit in order to acquire a scientific response to the issue of whether there would be shot residues in the hands of people in everyday life. Collected samples were first examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDS). The elements of Sb&Ba&Pb, as well as their combinations, were investigated in the samples. After SEM-EDS analysis, all samples were analyzed using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) method to determine the amount of antimony element. According to the results, antimony element was detected on the surface of the caliper used in the printing house via GFAAS. Sb&Ba&Pb particles were also detected by SEM-EDS analysis in the swabs taken from the hands of the automobile battery repairman and the market cashier.
Farklı Penetrasyon Sınıfına Ait Bitümlü Bağlayıcıların Reolojik Özelliklerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: GÜNAY Taylan
Published: March 2023

Esnek üstyapılarda meydana gelen bozulmaların büyük bir çoğunluğunun bağlayıcı malzeme olarak kullanılan bitüm ve bitümün deformasyon özellikleriyle ilişkili olabileceği bilinmektedir. Bu nedenle, viskoelastik ve termoplastik bir malzeme olan bitümün sıcaklık ve trafik etkisi altında deformasyon davranışlarının bilinmesi önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmada, ülkemizde kullanılmakta olan B50/70 ve B160/220 sınıfına ait bağlayıcıların reolojik özellikleri güncel deney yöntemleriyle incelenmiş, iki bağlayıcı türüne ait reolojik parametrelerde meydana gelen farklılıklar araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla, çalışmanın ilk aşamasında bağlayıcıların penetrasyon, yumuşama noktası, viskozite gibi fiziksel özelliklerine ait parametreler tespit edilmiş, ayrıca dönel ince film halinde ısıtma etüvü (RTFO) ve basınçlı yaşlandırma kabı (PAV) yardımıyla bağlayıcıların çeşitli reolojik deneylerde kullanılmak üzere kısa ve uzun vadeli yaşlandırma işlemleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmaların ardından, reolojik deney programına geçilmiştir. Buna göre, farklı genlik (amplitude sweep) deneyleri yardımıyla bağlayıcı türlerinin viskoelastik limit (LVE) değerleri belirlenmiş, küçük genlik salınım kesme deneyi (SAOS) ile bağlayıcıların zamana bağlı deformasyon davranışları gözlemlenmiştir. SAOS deneyi verileri yardımıyla bağlayıcı türlerine ait ana eğriler oluşturularak daha geniş bir frekans aralığında bağlayıcıların depolama ve kayıp modülü parametreleri araştırılmıştır. Güncel bir yorulma deneyi olan lineer genlik tarama (LAS) testi ile bağlayıcıların yorulma ömürleri belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen test parametreleri neticesinde B50/70 ve B160/220 bitümleri arasındaki reolojik farklılıklar karşılaştırılmalı olarak ortaya konmuştur. SAOS deneyi verilerine göre B160/220 bağlayıcısının 40 oC’nin üzerinde tümüyle viskoz davranış biçimini sergileyebileceği ortaya konmuştur. LAS deneyi neticesinde düşük deformasyon mertebelerinde B50/70 bitümünün B160/220 bağlayıcısına göre daha uzun bir yorulma ömrü olabileceği belirlenmiştir.
Akdeniz'de Deniz Akıntı Hızı ve Güç Potansiyelinin İstatistiksel Analizi
Authors: YILDIRIM Alper
Published: March 2023

Dünyada enerji kaynakları hızla tükenmektedir. Bu nedenle Dünya’da yeni enerji kaynak arayışları hızla artmaktadır. Deniz akıntılarından yüksek miktarda enerji sağlama potansiyeli, bu kaynağı cazip hale getirmiştir. Bu çalışmada, Akdeniz’de yer alan Silifke bölgesinde, deniz yüzeyinden 20 metre altındaki akıntıların enerji potansiyeli incelenmiştir. Meteorolojik şamandıra ölçümlerinden elde edilen deniz akıntısı verileri kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca bu çalışmada, Weibull ve Rayleigh modelleri kullanılarak istatistiksel analizler de yapılmıştır. Weibull olasılık dağılımı kullanmanın deniz akıntı hızı analizini kolaylaştırdığı, ayrıca güç yoğunluğunu yüksek doğrulukla tahmin ettiği görülmüştür. Son olarak, bu makale, bu istasyonun makul bir deniz akıntı gücü potansiyeline sahip olduğunu ve deniz akıntısı enerji türbinlerinin kurulumu için kullanılabileceğini kanıtlamıştır. Bu istasyonda deniz akıntısı güç yoğunluğu değeri 20 m derinlikte 46,56 W/m2 olarak bulunmuştur. Bu araştırmanın bulgularının, bu istasyondan deniz akıntısından elde edilecek enerji miktarını görmemize ve buranın deniz hidrodinamiğini anlamamıza yardımcı olması beklenmektedir.
Crystal Structure and DNA Binding Properties of A Sulfide Bridged Dimeric Schiff Base Compound
Authors: BAL Mustafa , KÖSE Ayşegül
Published: March 2023

In this research, a novel 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl sulfide-based Schiff base compound [6,6'-((1E,1'E)-((thiobis (4,1-phenylene)) bis(azaneylylidene)) bis(methaneylylidene)) bis(3-(diethylamino) phenol) (A)], which is known to have good biological activity and forms the basis of anticancer drugs, was successfully synthesized. Structural characterization of the synthesized Schiff base compound was determined by FT-IR and 1H-13C NMR, spectroscopies. Also, the molecular structure of the compound was determined by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. The DNA binding ability of the compound was measured using UV-vis spectroscopy. Using the spectral changes, the DNA binding constant of the compound was calculated as Kb (M-1)= 6.25x105. The Kb value found suggests the existence of an intercalative interaction.
Yenilebilir Böceklerin Sürdürülebilir Beslenme ve Sağlık Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KUDRET Meltem , DEMİR Gülperi
Published: March 2023

Günümüzde insan nüfusunun artmasına paralel olarak gıda talebi artmış, bu durum az gelişmiş ülkeler başta olmak üzere yetersiz beslenme sorunlarına neden olmuştur. Gıda talebindeki küresel artış ve mevcut sınırlı arazi alanı, alternatif protein kaynakları arayışına yol açmıştır. Bu durumda alternatif bir gıda kaynağı olarak entomofajiye olan ilgi artmıştır. Yeni bir gıda kaynağı olarak böceklerin potansiyel kullanımı, sürdürülebilirlik ve besinsel avantajlara sahiptir. Yenilebilir böcekler, geleneksel et ile yaklaşık olarak aynı protein içeriğine sahip olup daha yüksek seviyelerde çoklu doymamış yağ asitleri ile çeşitli vitamin ve mineralleri içermektedir. Çeşitli hayvan çalışmaların bulguları, entomofajinin kardiyovasküler, gastrointestinal ve diğer bulaşıcı olmayan hastalıkları önlemenin yanı sıra bağışıklık fonksiyonları ve karsinogenez açısından yararlı etkilerini ortaya koymuştur. Böceklerin birçok olumlu etkilerine rağmen potansiyel gıda güvenliği tehlikeleri de bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca; böcek tüketiminin yaygın olmadığı ülkelerde, böceklerle yemek hazırlama konusunda kabul ve beceri eksikliği görülmektedir. Bu sebeple böcek tüketimini teşvik etmek için bir dizi stratejiler önerilmektedir. Gıda Tarım Örgütü tarafından, güvenli koşullarda, yenilebilir böceklerin tüketiminin arttırılmasının, doğal çevreyi olumlu yönde etkileyebileceği ve dünyadaki yetersiz beslenme sorununu azaltabileceğine dikkat çekilmektedir. Bununla birlikte bu alternatif gıda kaynağının etkinliğini, oral alım güvenliğini ve alerji riskini değerlendiren yüksek kaliteli klinik çalışmalara ve otoriteler aracılığıyla tüketim standartlarının geliştirilmesine ihtiyaç vardır. Bu derlemenin amacı, entomofajinin altenatif bir gıda kaynağı olarak sürdürülebilir beslenme ve sağlık açısından değerlendirilmesidir.
Ecogastronomic Evaluation Opportunities of Amanos Mountains and Its Surroundings
Authors: PEHLİVAN Tuba
Published: March 2023

This study was carried out in order to determine the opportunities that the Amanos mountains and its surroundings, which have an important floral and natural importance in our country, will provide in terms of ecogastronomy. The preference of areas with natural importance in gastronomic tourism activities that have emerged in recent years has made certain areas advantageous. The Amanos Mountains are a long mountain range extending from one end to Kahramanmaraş province and the other end to the town of Samandağ (Hatay), a coastal settlement. This mountain and its surroundings have hosted many different cultures from the past to the present, as well as the areas around which 4 different provinces and 15 district have shared today. On the other hand, this mountain and the cities around it (Osmaniye, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş ve Gaziantep) are the prominent cities of our country in terms of gastronomy. In the study, the prominent natural areas of the region and the ecogastronomic opportunities that these areas can offer with their general floral structure were evaluated with a multidisciplinary approach. As a result of the study, it has been determined that the floral richness of the abcak region, where the Kahramanmaraş, Hatay and Osmaniye fronts of the Amanos mountains are more advantageous in terms of transportation and settlement, manifests itself on a large scale. On the other hand, although the Plateau settlements in the area offer gastronomic opportunities, it is predicted that it will bring some damages for the region in the future from an ecological point of view. For this reason, it has been concluded that it would be more appropriate from an ecologically point of view to realize the ecogastonomic potential of the Amanos Mountains in their surroundings rather than in the mountain center.
A note on geographic and seasonal fluctuations in the isotopic composition of baleen in four North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis)
Authors: Summers Erin L. , Estrada James A. , Zeeman Stephan I.
Published: March 2023

Despite management efforts, studies suggest that the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) population may still be in decline. Due to its endangered status and propensity for human interactions, it is critical that all habitats and migratory routes utilised by the right whale are identified and protected. We conducted incremental stable isotope analysis along the baleen plates of three North Atlantic right whales, an adult female, a juvenile male and a neonate male, showing seasonal oscillation patterns in d15N and d13C values associated with migrations between summer and winter habitats. The d15N and d13C values displayed seasonal variability with enriched values occurring in the winter and depleted during the summer. Comparisons with published values for a fourth adult female (NEAq1014) showed that summer values differed significantly between adults. While the small sample size prevents firm conclusions, these data suggest differential habitat use between adult individuals as well as age classes. Isotopic ratios from plankton in the Labrador Sea indicate that portions of the population may be utilising this habitat as an alternative summer feeding ground.