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Redefining Architectural Pedagogy: Navigating the Integration of Midjourney AI in Design Education
Authors:   South Dakota State University, Mansour Nesrine
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the integration of Midjourney AI in architectural education, aimed at navigating digital pedagogy. By reviewing a case study from an Architecture studio, the paper seeks to understand the benefits, challenges, and ethical implications of embedding AI technologies in architectural learning. Traditional architectural education has primarily focused on design principles, technical skills, and historical context. However, introducing AI presents an opportunity to expand the pedagogical scope, enabling students to engage with emerging concepts and techniques. A Design/ Research studio, titled “The Sacred in Between: Architectural Explorations of Sacred Spaces,” enabled students in exploring the concept of “the sacred” through digital and physical artifacts, employing AI as a novel tool. Utilizing Midjourney AI, students synthesized relevant readings and discussions to create imagined scenes, with an extensive array of images aiding the initial design process. Additionally, reflections on encounters with AI spurred a class debate on AI’s influence on architectural education and the profession. A core discussion emerged around the potential decrease in human agency and creativity due to an overreliance on AI, which may lead to a standardized design approach, thus inhibiting individual expression and innovation. The ethical dimension of integrating AI into the curriculum was also explored, with concerns regarding authorship. Advocacy for a critical understanding of AI’s social and ethical implications was emphasized. The incorporation of AI in architectural education opens avenues for curriculum diversification, design exploration, and interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in a digital-centric society propelled towards the Metaverse. However, preserving human agency, addressing ethical issues, and equipping students for a dynamic professional landscape are imperative. This integration encourages architectural institutions to empower students in navigating complex design challenges amid rapid technological changes, urging a re-evaluation of architecture’s manifestation in digital realms as discourse increases in this domain.
السبك في رسائل زايد الكبير: بنيته ووظائفه
Authors: آل علي عبدالله
Published: May 2024

يحاول هذا البحث دراسة بعض عناصر السبك النصي البارزة في رسائل زايد الكبير من حيث البنية والوظيفة النصية، وتتمثّل تلك العناصر بالسبك المعجمي، والتكرار، والمصاحبة المعجمية، والسيك النحوي، والإحالة، والمشكلة التي يعالجها هي البحث في نصية هذه العناصر، وأثرها في تحقيق تماسكه، خدمة لمقولة النص الكبرى، وتأتي أهمية البحث من محاولته رصد مكونات النصية التي تضمنتها تلك الرسائل وأثرها في تحقيق تماسك النص، وبناء على ذلك فقد اعتمد البحث منهجاً لسانياً يستفيد من طروحات لسانيات النص التي تطرح شروطاً لتحقق النصية، وتنطلق من أنّ الخطاب/ النص وحدة لغوية مؤلَّفَة من أكثر من جملَة، شريطَةَ أن يَكونَ بين الجمل والكلمات والعبارات وجميع وحَدات النص: تماسُكٌ لغويّ نحويّ تركيبيّ، وانسجامٌ دلالي فكري منطقي، ووظيفة تواصليّة. فإن غابَ التماسُك والانسجام والوظيفَة التواصلية أو المقاصد تفكك النص. ومن هنا فإنّ أهمّ ما يراهن عليه هذا البحث هو التعريف بشروط قيام النص ثم الانتقال من النظريات النصية إلى دراسة نص عربيٍّ هو نص رسائل زايد الأول، وتطبيق الأدوات التحليلية عليْه، ولعل من أبرز النتائج التي توصل إليها البحث أنّ رسائل زايد الأول قدمت صورة عن طرق صياغة المكاتبات الرسمية التي كانت سائدة في عصره (بدايات القرن العشرين)، وهي صورة تقوم على تصميم مُحدّد في بناء النص الرسائلي، وكان من مقتضيات ذلك بروز التكرار والتشابه في افتتاحيات الرسائل وخواتيمها.
KAJIAN PERANGKAT LUNAK AUTORESPONDER UNTUK PENGELOLAAN LEAD PADA WEB E-COMMERCE
Authors: Hendriadi Ade Andri
Published: May 2024

Elektronik mail (e-mail) merupakan sarana komunikasi bagi seluruh pengguna Internet yang mudah dan efisien, sehingga dapat digunakan pada semua jenis sistem informasi termasuk Sistem Informasi Customer relationship management (CRM)Saat ini layanan push email tidak hanya dimiliki smartphone saja, tetapi handphone low-end juga banyak yang sudah mendukung push email. Penelitian ini mengembangkanintegrasi perangkat lunak autoresponder dengan web E-Commerce  dengan memberikan layanan berupa pengiriman informasi pelanggan melalui attachment dari email yang dikirimkan secara otomatis (autorespond)  kepada para pelanggan baru atau lama yang disimpan menggunakan fasilitas landing page yang teritegrasi dengan web E-commerce sebagai salah satu layanan Costumer Relationship Management. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan metode Rekaysa dengan pendekatan eksperi.men, dan dianalisis menggnakan  beberapa tool statistika
Implementasi Nose Removal Menggunakan Wiener Filter untuk Perbaikan Citra Digital
Authors: Heryana Nono , Mayasari Rini
Published: May 2024

Kualitas citra yang dihasilkan dari perangkat digital bisa saja memilikikualitas yang kurang baik, bisa saja citra yang dihasilkan untukmendokumentasikan momen-momen tertentu menghasilkan citra yang memilikinoise, blur atau kualitas pencahayaan yang kurang baik dari citra tersebut. Salahsatu metode yang bisa digunakan dalam melakukan perbaikan citra adalahWiener Filter, metode ini meminimalkan Mean Square Error untuk keseluruhanproses invert filter dan smoothing noise. Hasil yang di dapatkan dari penelitianini adalah metode Wiener Filter optimal dalam melakukan perbaikan citra,terutama citra yang memiliki Gaussian Noise, sehingga citra asal yang memilikiGaussian noise ketika di proses menggunakan metode Wiener Filter akanmengalami peningkatan kualitas citra.
Od narodowych fantazji do teorii więzi: krytyka kultury Lauren Berlant w świetle brytyjskiej psychologii rozwoju człowieka
Authors: Wierzchowska Justyna
Published: May 2024

The article surveys Lauren Berlant’s ideas concerning the emotional functioning of the human being in the context of neoliberal capitalism and argues for their limitation resulting from Berlant’s focus on the society-ideology axis while overlooking the significance of the early bonds in the development of one’s emotional regulation. Contrary to the multiple Marxist interpretations of culture, Berlant emphasizes that politics is effective by shaping human fantasies of desire rather than merely producing ideology. In the case of the United States this mechanism mainly refers to creating a collective hope for a “good life”, which is carried on within the paradigm of the Weberian protestant ethics: through hard work, perseverance and self-reliance, that is according to the myth of the American dream. Simultaneously, authors working within the field of developmental psychology demonstrate the key significance of human early attachments for the shaping of one’s self-trust and emotional balance, which enables a more critical attitude towards the cultural norms of happiness and makes it possible to find satisfaction not through responding to the fantasies generated by culture, but through relationships with other empirically existing human beings. The article thus maintains that works by psychologists such as Donald Woods Winnicott, John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth fill in a significant void in Berlant’s writings and give hope for an overcoming of the “cruel optimism” impasse.
Dyplomata Wazów wobec kobiet na dworach hiszpańskich – przypadek czy różnice kulturowo-społeczne?
Authors: Urjasz-Raczko Matylda
Published: May 2024

Badania porównujące kulturę polityczną Zachodu i Rzeczypospolitej wykazały duże odmienności. Wskazuje na nie także praktyka postępowania długoletniego dyplomaty polskich Wazów, Stanisława Mąkowskiego, który przebywał na dworach hiszpańskich w Madrycie i w Neapolu w latach 1627–1655. Zabiegał przede wszystkim o tzw. sumy neapolitańskie. Można jednak postawić pytanie, czy jego zrozumienie funkcjonowania dworów hiszpańskich i przyjęta strategia działania były adekwatne do miejscowej specyfiki. Uwzględnienie kobiet dworu w strategii dyplomatycznej może służyć za swoisty barometr tej kwestii. Dyplomata nie miał łatwego zadania, z jednej strony musiał rozpoznać i działać wśród odmiennego od znanego sobie świata dworów hiszpańskich, z drugiej miał swego mocodawcę w Rzeczypospolitej, którego musiał przekonać do adekwatności podejmowanych przez siebie środków.
Sintesis Nanopartikel Perak Termodifikasi PEG-4000 Menggunakan Ekstrak Daun Afrika Sebagai Pendeteksi Hg2+
Authors: Asri Akbar Fikrah , Aritonang Henry Fonda , Koleangan Harry S. J.
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
Synthesis of Ag nanoparticles was performed using modified African leaves of polyethylene glycol-4000 (PEG-4000) and further tested to qualitatively detect the presence of mercury ions (Hg2+) in water samples by colorimetry. Synthesis of Ag nanoparticles was carried out by dissolving 0.01 g of African leaf extract into AgNO3 solution (5; 10; 15; 20; and 25 mL) with the addition of PEG-4000 (5 ppm, 10 ppm, and 15 ppm). The particles were then stirred at 1500 rpm for 1 hour, and characterized using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Particle Size Analyzer (PSA), and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). The results showed that the synthesized Ag nanoparticles were 88.8 nm in size. PEG-4000 modified African leaf extract containing Ag nanoparticles was then used to detect Hg2+ ions which were observed colorimetrically. The results showed that the Ag nanoparticles contained in the African leaf extract and PEG-4000 could qualitatively detect the presence of Hg2+ metal ions in water samples.
Keywords: African leaf, Mercury (Hg2+) Detector, Ag Nanoparticles, Polyethylene Glycol-4000
 
ABSTRAK
 Telah dilakukan sintesis nanopartikel Ag menggunakan daun afrika termodifikasi polietilen glikol-4000 (PEG-4000) dan selanjutnya diuji coba untuk mendeteksi secara kualitatif keberadaan ion merkuri (Hg2+) dalam sampel air secara kolorimetri. Sintesis nanopartikel Ag dilakukan dengan melarutkan 0,01 g ekstrak daun afrika ke dalam larutan AgNO3 (5; 10; 15; 20; dan 25 mL) dengan penambahan 2 mL PEG-4000 (5 ppm, 10 ppm dan 15 ppm). Selanjutnya distirer dengan kecepatan 1500 rpm selama 1 jam, dan dikarakterisasi menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis, Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) dan Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nanopartikel Ag yang disintesis berukuran 88,8 nm. Ekstrak daun afrika yang termodifikasi PEG-4000 dan mengandung nanopartikel Ag ini kemudian digunakan untuk mendeteksi ion logam Hg2+ yang diamati secara kolorimetri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nanopartikel Ag yang terkandung dalam ekstrak daun afrika dan PEG-4000 secara kualitatif dapat mendeteksi keberadaan ion Hg2+ dalam sampel air.
Kata kunci: Daun afrika, Detektor Merkuri (Hg2+), Nanopartikel Ag, Polietilen Glikol-4000
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Cultural Identity Perception and ICH Authenticity Perception impact on consumption intention of ICH products in China
Authors:   Korea Association Of Cultural Economics, (Wei Yuhan , Kim Yungju
Published: May 2024

Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) products are consumer goods or services that utilize ICH
resources and are commercialized or industrialized, encompassing the value of use, emotional
value, and symbolic value of ICH. ICH products have become increasingly important in the
Chinese tourism industry and have become a key element of China’s tourism economy. The
purpose of this study is to contribute to the study of deliberate consumption of ICH products
by considering ICH cultural identity perception and ICH authenticity perception as extended
variables of the Theory of Planned Behavior. A survey was conducted with 298 Chinese
participants for this study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 26 and AMOS 24 software
to conduct descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. The analysis
results indicated that ICH cultural identity perception influences attitudes toward ICH products,
subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Therefore, ICH cultural identity perception
can influence consumer intention indirectly but does not have a direct impact on consumer
intention. On the other hand, ICH authenticity perception was found to have a positive impact
on attitudes toward ICH products, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and consumer
intention. Additionally, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control significantly influence
consumer intention, while attitudes toward ICH products do not. However, emotional value was
confirmed to play a moderating role. In conclusion, the study confirmed that ICH cultural identity
perception and ICH authenticity perception of visitors to ICH tourist sites have a positive impact
on consumer intention for ICH products. The findings of this study are expected to be helpful
in formulating marketing strategies for ICH products.
(Indirect evidence and its role in proving cybercrimes: an) analytical legal study in light of the jurisprudence of international courts
Authors: alfatlawi Ahmed aubais
Published: May 2024

Many cases rely on indirect evidence before international courts, but the topic of indirect evidence has not been examined and analysed. Most legal studies have been subjected to this subject within the scope of national law. Crimes may be committed in the absence of direct evidence to establish the truth of the case, and this is particularly true of the nature of international trials; It is therefore difficult, if not impossible, to establish the truth of the alleged incident by relying solely on direct evidence; This highlights the role and necessity of indirect evidence, as well as its particular importance in the process of establishing international crimes in general, and cybercrime in particular; in the role played by indirect evidence in establishing such crimes -- cybercrime -- before international courts.
Imaging of Vaginal Yolk Sac Tumor: 2 Case Reports and Literature Review
Authors: Zouita B. , Essofi R. , Ahmanna C. , Basraoui D. , Jalal H.
Published: May 2024

Our article reports on two cases of pediatric vaginal yolk sac tumors (YSTs), underscoring the diagnostic challenges posed by their similarities to other vaginal tumors, particularly in differentiating from embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma based on clinical and radiological presentations. Emphasizing the critical role of MRI, histological examination, and alpha-fetoprotein levels in diagnosis, we highlight the complexities of treatment, which has evolved from radical surgeries to more conservative approaches with adjuvant chemotherapy, aiming to preserve future sexual and reproductive functions. Our findings advocate for individualized treatment plans and stress the importance of accurate diagnosis and the potential need for alternative therapeutic strategies in cases of atypical response to treatment.
A AUTOPERCEPÇÃO DE BRUXISMO E ANSIEDADE EM ACADÊMICOS DA ÁREA DA SAÚDE NO PERÍODO PÓS PANDÊMICO
Authors: Assunção Élida Lúcia Ferreira , Oliveira Fabíola Belkiss Santos , Franco Lucas Gabriel de Melo , Costa Giulia Emannuele Albuquerque , Amaral Bruna Maria Ribeiro , Patrícia Furtado Gonçalves  , Santos Júlia Maria Moreira
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a frequência de bruxismo e ansiedade entre os acadêmicos da área da saúde do norte de Minas Gerais. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, transversal, exploratório, de análise descritiva de dados a ser realizado com acadêmicos de curso da área de saúde das instituições de ensino superior do Norte de Minas – MG (CEP/FUNORTE: nº 6.253.249). Resultados: A amostra foi formada por 108 participantes, na qual houve predominância do sexo feminino, com idade média de 22,69 anos. A frequência do apertamento dental (78,7%) foi maior do que a percepção do bruxismo noturno (46,3%). Para maioria o hábito está relacionado a fatores estressantes, mas não se recordam em que momento começaram a apresentar a parafunção. Discussão: Sugere-se que a sobrecarga emocional, estresse e ansiedade causados pelo novo contexto de pandemia impactou negativamente na saúde mental dos acadêmicos da área da saúde, corroborando com o aumento da percepção de bruxismo desde o aumento da pandemia. Conclusão: Notou-se com o estudo que houve um aumento do hábito parafuncional no grupo de universitários da área da saúde, que pode estar relacionado ao estresse e ansiedade medido pelo instrumento  IDATE.
REPERCUSSÃO DA DENGUE NO SISTEMA NERVOSO
Authors: Augusto Barbosa Pedro Augusto , Ricardo Petta Amanda , Zacarias Batista Costa Júnior Antonio , Ariete Vitorino Dias Soares Camilla , Tomoe Tatibana Tsutsui Cinthia , Clemenson da Silva Gemerson , Silva Athayde Gomes Inah , Maria Santana da Costa Izadora , De Pinho Antunes Larychelle , Vedovato Nicola Lucas , Luiza Lauth Marcela , Leal Jaccoud Mayara , Cardoso De Souza Rafaela , De Lima Rodrigues Thiago
Published: May 2024

O vírus da dengue é transmitido pelo mosquito  Aedes aegypti infectado. É uma das arboviroses mais presentes no mundo. Nota-se um aumento do número de casos no Brasil nos últimos anos, chegando há mais de 4 milhões de prováveis casos de dengue notificados apenas até o período de abril de 2024. As manifestações clínicas vão desde da forma assintomática, formas leves até complicações graves como choque e alterações neurológicas e morte. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar as possíveis manifestações da dengue no sistema nervoso central. Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa dos últimos 5 anos utilizando a base de dados: Medline, Índice Bibliográfico Espanhol em Ciências da Saúde (IBECS) e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde(LILACS), somado a isso foi utilizado os dados do DATASUS referente às notificações registradas no sistema de informação de agravos de notificação da dengue no Brasil, do período de 2019 até o dia 29/04/2024. Evidenciou-se que a dengue pode apresentar manifestações neurológicas, principalmente, as encefalopatias e encefalite, além disso pode apresentar outras complicações, tal como mononeuropatia, síndrome de Guillain-Barré e encefalomielite disseminada aguda. Nessa perspectiva, notou-se a variedade de manifestações clínicas que a dengue pode acarretar no sistema nervoso, sendo importante medidas de prevenção e tratamento de suporte para evitar essas possíveis complicações.
Does Peer Matters? How Peer Influence Firm Payout Policies: Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Saleem Sana , Asif Arwah , Usman Mohammad , Khokar Mohammad Haseeb
Published: May 2024

Payout decisions are receiving more interest from an investor’s point of view. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of peer payout policies on a firm payout policy in Pakistan. This study employs an instrumental variable technique to overcome the endogeneity issue, which is based on peers' idiosyncratic equity shocks. The peers' payout policies have a causal link with a firm payout policy. The effect of peer pressure on firm payout is more evident in companies that compete in a more competitive market and have a good information environment. The firms that are similar in size or resource, especially young and small firms, are more responsive to their industry peers. This study provides channels for managers or policymakers to become more optimistic about formulating the payout policy to attract investors' attention and to compete more fiercely in the market.
A Study on Customer Satisfaction of Titan Watches
Authors: - Amrutha DS , - Sunil N
Published: May 2024

This study looks on the level of customer satisfaction with Titan watches, a well-known brand in the watch industry. The study intends to examine a number of factors that affect consumer satisfaction, such as product quality, design, brand perception, after the sale servicing, and general customer experience. The study gathers and examines customer feedback using a thorough process that includes surveys and data analysis in order to identify the primary factors that influence satisfaction. The research provides significant insights into the dynamics of customer satisfaction within the watch industry by concentrating on Titan watches. The study's conclusions can help Titan with its marketing plans, new product ideas, and brand positioning. They can also advance knowledge about customer satisfaction in the watch industry.
An Analysis of the Domain Names Linked to the Important World Events using a Longitudinal Measurement Approach
Authors: - Nishant Shandilya , - Siddham Singh Rao , - V. Phanindra Varma , - Dr. V. Nivedita
Published: May 2024

Since the lack of sufficient security mechanisms, domain system (DNS) has become the main operational infrastructure for cyber intruders to launch cyber-attacks. Therefore, how to discover and block the potential malicious domains and its corresponding IP addresses fast and accurately has become a hot research area as it is one of the most important method in preventing unknown cyber-attacks. In this paper, we proposed an approach to detect malicious domains by analyzing massive mobile web traffic data. We used multiple features to classify, including the textual features and the traffic statistics features of domains and presented three typical classifiers to compare the classifying effect of each. Spark framework is leveraged to speed up the calculation of a large-scale DNS traffic. The efficiency of our system makes us believe the approach can help a lot in the field of network security. The new features are harder to be tampered with and can help determine whether a domain is malicious from a more comprehensive perspective. We evaluate MalPortrait on the passive DNS traffic collected from real-world large ISP networks.
Depression Detection System Using Facial Recognition Using Python
Authors: - Suryansh Desai , - Pranav Sawant , - Mayank Raut , - Anish Bandal , - Yogesh Gaikwad
Published: May 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive mental health assessment toolkit implemented in Python, consisting of two distinct modules. The first module focuses on depression detection through a quiz, while the second module performs emotion detection using libraries such as DeepFace and OpenCV. The Depression Detection Module aims to provide a self-assessment tool for individuals who suspect they may be experiencing symptoms of depression. The emotion detection module uses advanced computer vision techniques and the DeepFace library to analyze facial expressions and recognize emotional states in real time via a webcam or recorded images. OpenCV is used to capture and process images or video streams, while DeepFace's deep learning models accurately classify emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and neutrality. While the system shows promise in contributing to the field of mental health screening, it is essential to address ethical considerations related to user privacy and consent. Striking a balance between technological advancements and ethical guidelines ensures the responsible and effective deployment of such tools.
Financial Literacy and Investment Choices: Unravelling the Knowledge-behaviour Gap among Women
Authors: - CHANDRESH , - SANJAY THAKUR
Published: May 2024

Uncovering the knowledge-behaviour gap is the main goal of this research article, which explores the relationship between women's financial literacy and investment decision-making. This study attempts to clarify the variables causing differences in women investors' financial knowledge and their actual investing behaviours, acknowledging the importance of making educated financial decisions. With a thorough study approach that includes surveys, interviews, and behavioural analysis, we aim to determine the main factors impacting women's investing decisions as well as the degree to which financial literacy leads to wise choices. With an eye towards overcoming the observed gap, our studies attempt to illuminate the complex link between knowledge acquisition and real-world application in the financial domain.
A Critical View on Virudha Aahar: Dietic Incompatibility
Authors: - Dr. Shikha Singh Taroliya , - Dr. Bhrihmanand Sharma , - Dr. Gajendra Dubey , - Dr. Saurabh Agarwal
Published: May 2024

The three Upstambha (Aahar, Swapna, and Brahmchraya) that describe in the Ayurvedic Samhitas. These three Upstambha hold the body. The body gains strength, firmness, and Varna by carefully using these three pillars. Aahar, the first Upstambha, is helpful for keeping the body in a healthy state. However, people are now consuming improper foods in the wrong combinations. Certain drugs and dietary combinations that have traits in opposition to body elements may decrease the body's immunity. Such types of foods are referred to as Virudha Aahar in old Ayurvedic texts. This article describes how individuals nowadays consume Virudha Aahar and how it has adverse effects on the human health. What impacts do they have on each physiological system of human body?
Modelling and Optimizing Sorghum Yield for Food Security using Central Composite Design through Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
Authors: - Patrick M M'mwamba , - Elizabeth Njoroge , - Daniel Mwangi Muriithi
Published: May 2024

The Response surface methodology has offered great solutions to day-to-day life issues, through its outstanding characteristics in optimization of response variables. The demand for sorghum for industrial use necessitated the study. The objective of this study was to model and optimize sorghum yield by varying the amount of organic and inorganic fertilizers applied on experimental plots measuring 2 metres by 1.25 metres. A 5-level-3-factor Central Composite Design (CCD) a Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was applied with the independent variables being nitrogen fertilizer (X_1) supplied in form of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) 26%, goat manure (X_2) and VEGIMAX folia fertilizer (X_3). The p-values for nitrogen fertilizer, goat manure and VEGIMAX folia were less than 0.05, an implication that the effect of the three variables on sorghum yield was significant with the nitrogen fertilizer being highly significant (p-value< 0.0001). The quadratic effects were also significant (p-values < 0.05) but the effect of factor interactions were all insignificant (p-value>0.05). The response surface plots revealed that high sorghum yield was favoured by applying moderately high levels of the three independent variables. The R-squared and Adjusted R-squared for the fitted model were 0.9277 and 0.8627 respectively, indicating that the fitted model was valid and explained 86.3% of the variations in the sorghum yield at a confidence level of 0.95. The optimal settings for the (X_1), (X_2) and (X_3) were 112 Kg / ha, 12 tons / ha and 5.5 ml / 20 litres of water, resulting to an optimal yield of 4.95 tons per hectare.
An Observational Study on the Loss of Economy Due to Surgery Cancellation in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Kashmir India and Suggestions for Improvement
Authors: - Tabinda Parey , - AA Shah , - AH Lone
Published: May 2024

The present study was conducted to identify and estimate cost borne by cancellation of elective surgeries in a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir India .The data of scheduled elective surgeries was collected. Inpatient medical records were reviewed for elective surgeries in 6 months starting from October 2023 to march 2024. During the course of study 3000 cases were scheduled to undergo impatient elective surgical procedures. Out of these 149 were cancelled. Among the cancelled cases 105 were cancelled during the preparation in the surgery wards and 44 were cancelled in operation room. The total cost of surgery cancellation was 58050 US$. Out of this 27804 US$. (48%) was related to bed expenses, 90685 US$. (17%) was related to physician visits and 203175 US$. (35%) for direct cost related resources and supplies
Machine Learning Approaches for Insurance Pricing: A Case Study of Public Liability Coverage in Morocco
Authors: - Rachid Ejjami
Published: May 2024

As data-driven technologies continue to advance, the importance of machine learning (ML) techniques in enhancing the accuracy of insurance premium calculations cannot be overstated. That is especially crucial because traditional actuarial methods often fail to incorporate individual risk factors fully. This limitation significantly impacts the insurance industry's capacity to accurately determine premium prices, which in turn affects financial stability and customer satisfaction. This research seeks to assess the efficiency insurance premium calculations through different regression models in ML, including polynomial, decision tree, random forest, and gradient boosting. The study employs rigorous analysis techniques using a comprehensive dataset from a Moroccan vehicle insurance company, including claim history and insurance categories. The dataset is split into training and testing sets to assess the accuracy of the ML models using metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), and the coefficient of determination (R-squared). Initial findings suggest that ML models greatly surpass traditional actuarial methods, indicating the potential for machine learning to transform premium pricing strategies. That could result in more customized and financially sustainable outcomes within the insurance industry. The findings of this paper are likely to contribute to national insurance premium policy and expand the existing literature on this subject in Morocco.
Comparison of Surgically Induced Astigmatism Following Manual Sics: Superior and Temporal Approach
Authors: - Gazella Bruce Warjri , - Vandana Kohli , - Bharat Mehta , - Shilpa Taneja Mittal , - Sandeep Kumar
Published: May 2024

Aim: The operable cataract cases in the developing world is high compared to the cataract surgical rate, and economical and effective methods are required to deal with this curable blindness, in order to provide the highest achievable uncorrected distance visual acuity. This study aimed to compare the surgically induced corneal astigmatism in patients undergoing manual small incision cataract surgery by superior (s-MSICS) and temporal (t-MSICS) scleral tunnel incisions.
Methods: Prospective, interventional cases series of 60 eyes of 60 patients. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), mean keratometry (KMean) and surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) were the main outcome measures which were compared between the two groups, s-MSICS and t-MSICS.
Results: The mean patient age was 58.60 ± 7.11 years and 59.63 ± 8.39 years in the s-MSICS and t-MSICS groups respectively. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) on day 90 was 0.27 ± 0.14 logMAR in the s-MSICS group and 0.18 ± 0.16 logMAR in the t-MSICS group (p=0.05). At the final assessment s-MSICS had 1.43 ± 0.99D of SIA and t-MSICS had 0.76 ± 0.66D of SIA (p=0.02). Four patients in the s-MSICS group and 25 patients in the t-MSICS group had WTR astigmatism (p<0.001). Likewise, there were 26 cases of ATR and one case of ATR in the s-MSICS and t-MSICS respectively (p<0.001).
Conclusion: In this prospective study, t-MSICS had significantly lesser surgically induced astigmatism than s-MSICS. The temporal incision decreased against the rule astigmatism, as well, which is the astigmatism prevalent in the adult population.
Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana : A Thematic Analysis
Authors: - Anil Kumar
Published: May 2024

The essence of folk drama and its expressions, particularly within the context of Indian theatre, using Girish Karnad's play "Hayavadana" as a case study. It highlights how folk drama encapsulates the mindset, lifestyle, and societal perspectives of specific regions, transmitted orally or through performances. Karnad's reworking of folktales and myths for contemporary issues is discussed, emphasizing his fusion of classical and folk elements in his plays. The abstract explores the use of various folk theatrical devices such as Sutradhar, masks, dolls, and actor-audience interaction in "Hayavadana" to convey complex themes of identity, completeness, and the human condition. It also touches upon the adaptability and improvisational nature of folk stories and their relevance across time and space. Overall, it presents a comprehensive analysis of theme of folk traditions inform and enrich contemporary theatre practices.
Role of NGOs in Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Under ILO
Authors: - SRIDEVI KRISHNA
Published: May 2024

The indigenous and people suffer serious abuses of their human rights throughout the world. They experience heavy pressure on their lands from being logged, mining, roads, conservation, construction of dams, agribusiness etc. Many countries have worked towards protecting their rights and preventing its abuse. The laws meant for protecting their human rights are often violated and sometimes they are found to be inadequate to prevent the abuse of rights of tribes. Many countries laws are inconsistent with the international human rights law too. The International Labour Organization has developed agreements and mechanisms to address the core problems of these people. These agreements are binding on the states which ratify them. The issues of tribes and indigenous people addressed by the ILO have resulted in jurisprudence recognizing their rights. This also include the rights of indigenous and tribes on par with protection of their lands, territories, resources traditionally occupied and right to a healthy environment; protection of cultural sites of religious significance; protection of cultural and physical integrity; participation in decisions that affect them and use their own cultural, social and political institutions; to be free from discrimination and to equal protection of the law. In implementing any of such laws for protection of human rights of indigenous and tribal people the international institutions like ILO and United Nation rely on the information given by NGOs and groups. They work for protecting of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. This paper analyses the role of ILO in protecting the rights of indigenous and tribes. It summarizes the role of NGOs in international standard setting which is a prerequisite for protecting the rights of indigenous and tribes.
Variant Analysis of XDR Salmonella Typhi Strains Using Global Alignment Tool Kit in South Asian Region
Authors: Niazi Maham , Mumtaz Zilwa , Ahmed Maqsood , Ahmed Saeed , Ali Ashaq , Yousaf Muhammad Zubair
Published: May 2024

Objective: To concisely compare genomic profiles of XDR Salmonella Typhi isolates from Lahore withantimicrobial-resistant Salmonella Typhi isolates from other developing nations.Study Design: Comparative analysis of whole genome sequences.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted from December 2020 to September 2021 at KauserAbdulla Malik (KAM) School Life Sciences, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan.Methods: The Galaxy pipeline was run to obtain detailed information at the nucleotide level regardingmutations that lead to the emergence of XDR strains. Whole genome sequences were analyzed to compare thegenomes of selected three developing nations.Results: The Pakistani isolates had a significantly higher mutation rate, higher proportion of modifiers, andsilent mutations as compared to isolates of Bangladesh and India.Conclusion: Cases of Salmonella Typhi XDR are rapidly rising in Asian countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh,and India emphasizing the need to analyze and compare its genome with relevant strains. Our study highlightsthe unique profile of the Lahore (Pakistan) isolate with the highest mutation rate suggesting the potentialregional differences in selective pressure. Further spotlights the necessity to elucidate the functionalconsequences of the identified mutations in S. Typhi isolates.
How to cite this: Niaz M, Mumtaz Z, Ahmed M, Ahmad S, Ali A, Yousaf MZ. Variant Analysis of XDR Salmonella Typhi Strains Using Global Alignment Tool Kit in South Asian Region. Life and Science. 2024; 5(2): 244-250. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.432
Novel Role of Irbesartan in Elevating Serum High Density Lipoprotein in Hypercholesterolemic Animal Model
Authors: Shakir Sabeen , Chaudhry Zunnera Rashid , Atif Maliha , Sadaf Rabia , Chaudhry Erum Rashid , Chaudhry Sana Rasheed
Published: May 2024

Objective: To explore the HDL cholesterol-raising capacity of Irbesartan (an antihypertensive drug) in rabbit'sserum.Study Design: Laboratory-based experimental study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Animal House of the National Institute of Health(NIH) Islamabad, Pakistan from January 2023 to November 2023.Methods: This study was conducted on 18 rabbits divided into three groups with six rabbits in each. Leaving one group as a normal control, two out of three groups were made hypercholesterolemic by a high-cholesterol diet. Irbesartan was given to one of the hypercholesteremic groups for 30 days. Blood samples were taken for serum analysis of HDL cholesterol.Results: Results of blood serum levels of all three groups were compared and analyzed on three differentoccasions i.e., on day zero, day 120, and day 150 for HDL cholesterol. Their means were calculated using SPSSVersion 20. The irbesartan-treated group showed obvious elevation in serum HDL cholesterol in comparisonwith the hypercholesteremic control group.Conclusion: It is concluded that Irbesartan, an antihypertensive drug has an additional role of elevating serumhigh-density lipoproteins and can provide the supplementary benefit of improving the lipid profile inhypertension and Hypercholesterolemia.
How to cite this: Shakir S, Chaudhry ZR, Atif M, Sadaf R, Chaudhry ER, Chaudhry SR. Novel Role of Irbesartan in Elevating Serum High Density Lipoprotein in Hypercholesterolemic Animal Model. Life and Science. 2024; 5(2): 199-203. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.536
Complications of Therapeutic Plasmapheresis in Patients with Neurologic Diseases at A Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Ahmed Naveed , Ahmad Imran , Siddiqi Fuad Ahmad , Nawaz Khurram Haq , Liaqat Jahanzeb , Ahmad Fawad
Published: May 2024

Objective: To determine the complications of therapeutic plasmapheresis in patients with neurologicaldiseases at a tertiary care hospital.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Department of Neurology, Pak Emirates MilitaryHospital (PEMH) Rawalpindi, Pakistan from August 2021 to July 2022.Methods: This study was carried out on patients diagnosed with various neurologic diseases where therapeuticplasmapheresis was performed which involves the replacement of patient plasma with donor plasma. A totalof 680 therapeutic plasmapheresis treatments were performed on patients with a variety of neurologicdiseases. Ppatients with hemodynamic instability, active sepsis, coagulopathy, and known allergies to freshfrozen plasma were excluded from the study. Data was recorded from consenting patients on a pre-designedproforma recording various parameters.Results: Among 680 treatments,76.2% were carried out in males and 23.8% in females.Guillain Barre Syndrome (42.06%) was the most common disease followed by chronic inflammatorydemyelinating polyneuropathy (13.82%), neuromyelitis optical spectrum disorders (10.29%), and myastheniagravis (7.94%) being the most common ones. In total 157 (23%) adverse events were noted, with fever (2.9%),pruritis (2.8%), urticaria and mild hypotension (2.5% each), tachycardia (2.2%), and DVT (1.3%) beingcommonly encountered complications. Anaphylaxis was recorded in 0.1%. The majority of the reactions weremild 118 (17.3%), some moderate 21 (3%), and few were severe 11 (1.6%). Serious, life-threatening events wereseen in 0.1% and none had a fatal outcome. Prophylactic use of calcium resulted in lower electrolyte imbalancerelatedcomplications.Conclusion: Therapeutic plasmapheresis is a safer treatment option for various neurologic diseases whenperformed by trained staff.
How to cite this: Ahmed N, Ahmad I, Siddiqi FA, Nawaz KH, Liaqat J, Ahmad F. Complications of Therapeutic Plasmapheresis in Patients with Neurologic Diseases at A Tertiary Care Hospital. Life and Science. 2024; 5(2): 259-265. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.538
Subcontracts in Civil Law: To the Question of Nature, Types and Structure of Contractual Relationship and the Possibility of Analogy of Law
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Filippova Sofya Yu.
Published: May 2024

The author critically assesses the expediency of constructing the concept of so-called related contracts, which should unite into a single group all subcontracts, i.e. contracts, the conclusion of which is based on an existing contract with other subjects. The author shows that there are very few similarities between all the subcontracts named in the law, while the differences are numerous. Based on the study of the named subcontracts, the author identifies the specificity of subcontracts depending on which party they arose, what right, benefit, work or service is performed under them, what is the economic purpose of such contracts. The author identifies the possibility and limits of applying the analogy of law to fill the gaps of legal regulation in respect of subcontracts.
Subsoil Plot: Special Immovable Thing or Object of Public Property Excluded from Circulation?
Authors:   HSE University, Alexeev Vadim A. ,   Saint Petersburg State University
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the issue of the legal status of a subsoil plot under the current legislation of Russia and possible directions for its development. It is noted that the post-Soviet legal fate of land plots and subsoil plots developed differently, while the current legal status of subsoil plots is not much different from the rules of the Soviet period. The main contradiction of the current legal regulation is the classification of subsoil plots as objects completely excluded from circulation, with the simultaneous recognition of them as immovable things on the basis that they meet the criteria of real estate — they are characterised by an unchanging position in space and are objects of state property. The issue of formulating the definition of a subsoil plot as an immovable property is being considered, and the relationship in this regard between the license data and the mining allotment act is determined. The criteria for delimiting a land plot and a subsoil plot, the legal regime of minerals and underground structures are determined, and the essence of the right of the owner of a land plot to use the subsoil under this plot is established. Proposals to supplement civil legislation with norms defining a subsoil plot and its legal regime are critically analysed, as a result of which the author comes to the conclusion that the optimal solution would be to remove subsoil plots from the list of immovable things, considering them as things subject exclusively to public law regulation (public things). Only the abolition of exclusive state ownership of subsoil plots would make it necessary to extend the immovable property regime to them, for which they would need to be returned to the list found in Art. 130 of the Russian Civil Code.
Registration of Rights to Public Land Plots for the Purposes of Development of Mineral Resources: Practical Aspects
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Zharkova Olga A.
Published: May 2024

The author comes to the conclusion that current problems associated with the registration of rights to a land plot are largely provoked by conflict of laws rules or gaps in the legislation. We are talking, first of all, about determining the spatial boundaries of a land plot that a subsoil user can lease without bidding, as well as about transferring an agricultural land plot into industrial land. In the latter case, difficulties arise due to the wording of the Law “On Transfer” regarding references to town-planning documents, as well as the need to provide a reclamation project. The article highlights the changing approach of judicial practice to the interpretation of the term “exclusive right” and the negative consequences of the lack of support from Rosnedra when registering rights to a land plot.
Current Problems of Legal Regulation of Archaeological Zoning
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bandorin Leonid E. , Basharin Aleksei V. ,   HSE University
Published: May 2024

The authors investigate the problems of legal regulation of archaeological zoning. According to the authors, the current legislation needs comprehensive improvement. It is necessary to clarify the competence of different levels of public authority, to optimise the process of archaeology permits. The authors also demonstrate the need to search for new organisational and legal mechanisms for the preservation of archaeological cultural heritage.
Senescence-Induced Atherosclerosis: The Potency of Senolytic Therapy
Authors: Ratih Udani Sari , Iswanti Febriana Catur
Published: May 2024

The aging process is an inevitable occurrence that involves physiological changes at the cellular level. The presence of intrinsic and extrinsic stressors can cause cellular damage, leading to senescence and premature aging. Senescent cells undergo activation of the p53/p21 and p16INK4a pathways, induce cell cycle arrest, increased expression of senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal), and secretion of SASP (senescence-associated secretory phenotype), leading to "inflamm-aging" or chronic inflammation associated with senescence. These premature aging and “inflamm-aging” accelerates the occurrence of age-related diseases, one of which is atherosclerosis. The relationship between premature aging, senescence, and atherosclerosis has been a focus of research on pathogenesis, prevention, and therapy. Recent research has emphasized the crucial role of senolytics, compounds or agents capable of eliminating senescent cells, in inhibiting the progression of atherosclerosis and slowing down premature aging. Obtaining a more comprehensive understanding of the processes and effectiveness of senolytics in premature aging and atherosclerosis should facilitate the development of more potent medicines to mitigate side effects in the management of cardiovascular disease and extend longevity.
Average Run Length Computations of Autoregressive and Moving Average Process using the Extended EWMA Procedure
Authors: Mongkoltawat Phunsa , Areepong Yupaporn , Sukparungsee Saowanit
Published: May 2024

In the past, the control chart served as a statistical tool for detecting process changes. The Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) control chart is highly effective for detecting small changes. This research introduces the Extended Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (Extended EWMA) control chart for the Autoregressive and Moving average process with order p = 1 and q = 1 (ARMA(1,1)) The Extended EWMA control chart incorporates two smoothing parameters ( λ1 and λ2 ) derived from the EWMA control chart. A comparative analysis of the performance of the EWMA control chart. The Average Run Length (ARL) value as determined by the explicit formulas in this research, serves as a metric for evaluating the performance of the Extended EWMA control chart and the EWMA control chart. The Numerical Integral Equation (NIE) method is used to verify the accuracy of the ARL for the explicit formulas of the two control charts which has not been before discovered. The effectiveness of control charts can also be evaluated by analyzing SDRL, ARL, MRL, RMI, AEQL, and PCI values as metrics for various design parameter values. After analyzing the results of the ARL and all five performance meters, it was determined that the Extended EWMA control chart is better than the EWMA control chart at all shift sizes of process changes. Finally, the assessment of the ARMA process is being conducted to evaluate the ARL using a dataset on PM2.5 dust levels in Bangkok, Thailand during January and February of 2024.