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The Role of Herbal Therapy in the Treatment of Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Authors: Kafadar Mehmet Tolga , Demir Baran
Published: October 2024

Currently, Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) and Graves' disease (GD) are the
foremost conditions that people think of when discussing autoimmune thyroid
disorders. While radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment, anti-thyroid drugs, and surgical
resection are currently at the forefront for GD; thyroid replacement therapy is used for
HT. Many studies are being performed to develop new treatment methods for Graves
and Hashimoto thyroiditis patients who do not respond to traditional treatments. While
herbal treatments are being tried for GD, studies are being carried out on changing
nutritional habits or additional food supplements for HT. While there are currently
many studies on traditional Chinese medicine in the literature for GD, nutrients for HT
are considered complementary treatments using their anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties. In patients with HT, the need for levothyroxine increases,
especially due to possible interactions of gliadin with thyroid antigens, the presence of
lactose components in levothyroxine preparations, and damage to the intestinal villi in
those with lactose intolerance. Therefore, the course of the disease may be better in HT
patients with additional dietary recommendations.
Vitamin D and Depression
Authors: Khaleel Sharfa , Sohail Rahab , Papandreou Dimitrios
Published: October 2024

This chapter discusses the relationship between vitamin D and depression,
shedding light on the physiological functions of the unique characteristics of vitamin D,
its synthesis, and its role in extraskeletal activities apart from its established function in
bone metabolism. It further delves into the global prevalence of vitamin D deficiency
and the rising incidence of depression worldwide. The link between vitamin D and
depression is presented emphasizing the potential roles of vitamin D in neuromuscular
and immune function. The document also discusses the purported mechanisms
underlying the relationship between vitamin D and depression, including
neuroinflammation, imbalance in calcium homeostasis, and deficiency in
neurotransmitters. Furthermore, the document presents a comprehensive review of the
existing literature on the topic, citing multiple studies and reviews to support the
discussed findings. It covers various aspects, including the molecular basis of vitamin
D, its impact on neurobehavioral health, and its association with depressive symptoms
across different age groups primarily fetal origins, children, adolescents, adults, and
older adults. Many studies suggest a possible connection between depression and
vitamin D insufficiency, but the exact nature of this relationship and whether the
supplementation of vitamin D could effectively treat depression remains ambiguous.
Given that the link between vitamin D and depression has attracted attention, further
well-designed trials are needed to establish causality, elucidate the practical
consequences, and address the existing discrepancies and limitations in the evidence.
Vitamin D and Pregnancy
Authors: Alnaqbi Shaikha , Asmar Reem El , AlQutub Russul , Masaad Alyaa , Dheir Noor Abu , Qiyas Salma Abu , Papandreou Dimitrios
Published: October 2024

Vitamin D insufficiency is prevalent among pregnant women and infants
worldwide. Expectant mothers with a heightened risk of vitamin D deficiency may
have notably low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) in their newborns, raising
the likelihood of nutritional rickets. Numerous observational studies suggest a link
between inadequate vitamin D levels during pregnancy and various adverse perinatal
outcomes such as hypertensive disorders (like preeclampsia), restricted fetal growth,
and premature birth. Nevertheless, the limited number of large-scale randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) conducted so far have produced conflicting findings regarding
the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in enhancing perinatal outcomes.
Adaptive leader's toolkit: Strategies for enhancing employee performance through mediated pathways in the Saudi healthcare sector
Authors:   Department of Human Resource Management, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Khalid Komal , Al Bakri Ghufran ,   Department of Human Resource Management, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Published: October 2024

This study examines how adaptive leadership (AL) affects employee performance (EP) in Saudi Arabian healthcare organizations. It also explores how leaders can effectively manage employees during the major changes expected as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program. The research looks at how occupational self-efficacy (OSE), acceptance of change, and innovative work behavior (IWB) mediate the relationship between AL and EP. Data was gathered from 456 healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. SPSS-28 and SmartPLS4 were used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. Reliability was assessed through Cronbach's Alpha, rho_A, and composite reliability, while validity was tested using AVE, Heterotrait-Monotrait (HTMT), and the Fornell-Larcker criterion. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were applied to confirm the measurement model and test the hypotheses. The model evaluation included the adjusted R2, normed fit index, standardized root mean square residual, and Q2predict. The findings show that AL positively impacts EP in healthcare organizations in Saudi Arabia. OSE, acceptance of change, and IWB also influence this relationship. The study emphasizes the importance of AL in healthcare organizations facing ongoing change, as it helps empower employees and improve their creativity, performance, and well-being. Training in AL and change management strategies can be used to promote resilience, communication, and innovation, fostering a positive organizational culture during periods of transition.
Personality Types of Medical Students in Terms of Their Choice of Medical Specialty: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Tobiaszewska Małgorzata , Koweszko Tytus , Jurek Jonasz , Mikołap Karolina , Gierus Jacek , Mikulski Jantoni , Waszkiewicz Napoleon
Published: October 2024

Background

Research on personality types among doctors reveals its impact on medical specialty choices, suggesting that considering personality in career planning may enhance work satisfaction and reduce burnout risks.

Objective

This study, encompassing 2104 medical students, explores how personality types, traits, and gender relate to specialty preferences.

Methods

Participants of this study were medical students from various universities in Poland. The study surveyed 2104 participants. Each participant completed a general questionnaire and a NERIS Type Explorer personality test, based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator inventory and the “Big Five” personality traits concept. The questionnaire was distributed on social media groups for medical students from all Polish universities. An exploratory statistical analysis was performed to find relationships. For each tested relationship a Fisher exact test was conducted and the significance level was P<.05. Each test resulted in a P value and odds ratio (OR) with a CI. To ensure we included undecided students and obtained meaningful data, we allowed participants to select up to three medical specialties from the 77 available in Poland at the time of the study.

Results

The findings unveil significant relationships between gender, personality types, traits, and specialty preferences. Women tended to favor Neonatology (OR 9.15, 95% CI 3.02-45.46), while men leaned toward Orthopedics and traumatology of the locomotor system (OR 7.53, 95% CI 4.87-11.94). Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Prospecting, and Turbulent students showed a heightened interest in Psychiatry (OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.64-3.01), whereas Introverted, Observant, Feeling, Judging, and Turbulent types favored Family Medicine (OR 2.98, 95% CI 2.08-4.24) and Pediatrics (OR 2.13, 95% CI 1.51-2.99).

Conclusions

In conclusion, this research establishes a link between personality and medical specialty selection. Taking into account the significant role of personality traits, it should be considered to integrate them into the process of selecting a medical career or designing a medical curriculum. This approach may allow for the customization of programs to match students’ traits, thereby cultivating improved clinical communication skills, fostering interprofessional collaboration and ultimately enhancing treatment outcomes and professional fulfillment among physicians. The main limitation of this study is that it was conducted on medical students, who lack the full knowledge of the work as a specific specialist. A study surveying medical doctors with longer internships across different wards could be conducted to check for any variabilities. Moreover, there are other significant factors that influence one’s medical specialty choice. Certainly, this area could be further explored.
A Primary Care Intervention to Promote Child and Caregiver Resilience: A Pilot Study of the Redesigned Resilience Clinic (Preprint)
Authors: Jeung Joan , Nguyen Andrew , Martinez Jennifer , Zhang Li
Published: October 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

This pilot study of the redesigned Resilience Clinic (a group-based, psychoeducational intervention designed to promote relational health and child/family resilience) provides preliminary evidence that participation in this resilience intervention is associated with decreased caregiver stress/anxiety and child behavior concerns.
Capacidades institucionales y gobernanza multinivel: el municipio en el Sistema Nacional de Cambio Climático
Authors: Moreno Plata Miguel , Hernández González Elizabeth
Published: October 2024

El problema ambiental contemporáneo demanda la reconfiguración de la arquitectura institucional del federalismo, incluyendo la exploración de las capacidades institucionales para la gobernanza multinivel en este campo. Este artículo ofrece una revisión del marco conceptual para el estudio de la gobernanza sobre el cambio climático desde el régimen local en México. La investigación se sustenta en una revisión cualitativa y un análisis hermenéutico de la literatura académica, así como de fuentes legislativas. Los resultados señalan los principales obstáculos para una nueva gobernanza en el marco del Sistema Nacional del Cambio Climático (SINACC), comenzando por la obsoleta arquitectura institucional del gobierno municipal.
Research on Teachers' Teaching Behavior in Kindergarten Art Teaching Activities
Authors: Li Junyao , Zou Lei
Published: October 2024

At present, most of the research on teachers' teaching behavior focuses on primary and secondary schools, and pays little attention to preschool education. Therefore, this study aims to understand the status quo of teachers' teaching behavior in kindergarten art teaching activities, observe teachers' teaching behavior, analyze its influencing factors, and put forward effective strategies for existing problems.Based on observation method, this study combined with interview method to analyze and summarize teachers' teaching behavior, guiding and demanding practice behavior, evaluation and feedback behavior of activity results, and put forward suggestions to enhance children's subjective status, attach importance to children's sense of experience, and improve teachers' reflective ability.
Public Communication of Science and Technology Symposium in South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A.
Authors: Hayslett Marlit , Fink Maggie
Published: October 2024

This conference review discusses the July 2024 Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) symposium held in South Bend, Indiana, the first PCST symposium held in the United States. It reflects on speakers, topics, and logistics of the event.
Clinical Need for Point-of-Care Testing for Diabetes in Clinical and Laboratory Improvement Amendments–Waived Settings
Authors: Kushner Pamela R. , Fonseca Vivian , Nichols James H. , Shubrook Jay H. , Miller Eden , Wright Eugene , DeFilippi Christopher , Vassalotti Joseph A.
Published: October 2024

Point-of-care testing (POCT) has been used in multiple care settings for acute disease and, to a lesser extent, chronic disease testing. All POCT is regulated under the Clinical and Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). CLIA-waived POCT requires no proficiency testing and can be carried out by nonlaboratory personnel. This review describes the benefits and limitations of POCT for cardiometabolic diseases and related conditions. It also explores the current U.S. regulatory environment for CLIA-waived POCT, highlighting the need for increased access.
Nicotinic Signaling Stimulates Glucagon Secretion in Mouse and Human Pancreatic α-Cells
Authors: Hamilton Alexander , Zhang Quan , Gao Rui , Hill Thomas G. , Salehi Albert , Knudsen Jakob G. , Draper Matthew B. , Johnson Paul R.V. , Rorsman Patrik , Tarasov Andrei I.
Published: October 2024

Smoking is widely regarded as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes because nicotine contributes to insulin resistance by desensitizing the insulin receptors in muscle, liver, or fat. Little is known, however, about the immediate regulation of islet hormonal output by nicotine, an agonist of ionotropic cholinergic receptors. We investigated this by imaging cytosolic Ca2+ dynamics in mouse and human islets using confocal microscopy and measuring glucagon secretion in response to the alkaloid from isolated mouse islets. Nicotine acutely stimulated cytosolic Ca2+ in glucagon-secreting α-cells but not in insulin-secreting β-cells. The 2.8- ± 0.5-fold (P < 0.05) increase in Ca2+, observed in >70% of α-cells, correlated well with a 2.5- ± 0.3-fold stimulation of glucagon secretion. Nicotine-induced elevation of cytosolic Ca2+ relied on influx from the extracellular compartment rather than release of the cation from intracellular depots. Metabotropic cholinergic signaling, monitored at the level of intracellular diacylglycerol, was limited to 69% of α-cells versus 94% of β-cells. We conclude that parasympathetic regulation of pancreatic islet hormone release uses different signaling pathways in β-cells (metabotropic) and α-cells (metabotropic and ionotropic), resulting in the fine-tuning of acetylcholine-induced glucagon exocytosis. Sustained nicotinic stimulation is, therefore, likely to attenuate insulin sensitivity by increasing glucagon release.

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Aprendizagem baseada em problemas no ensino de estatística
Authors: Domingues Mateus Augusto Ferreira Garcia , Santos Junior Guataçara dos
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo fazer faz uma análise comparativa da metodologia ativa Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas com o Método Tradicional de Ensino, como uma alternativa para o ensino de Estatística. Este ensaio teórico foi realizado para discutir as características da Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas para o ensino de Estatística, bem como as vantagens em relação ao Método Tradicional de ensino. A utilização de metodologias ativas, particularmente a aqui adotada, pode atingir os objetivos educacionais e capacitar os estudantes para as demandas e mudanças da sociedade contemporânea. Isso se deve ao fato de que, ao investigar e resolver problemas da metodologia de ensino Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas, os alunos podem desenvolver competências e habilidades sociais, tornando-se agentes ativos de sua aprendizagem. Sendo assim, a metodologia de ensino ABP pode oferecer benefícios significativos para a Educação Estatística. Ao promover uma aprendizagem ativa, desenvolver competências cognitivas, integrar teoria e prática, capacitar para a cidadania e oferecer diretrizes práticas, a metodologia de ensino ABP pode transformar a forma como a Estatística é ensinada e aprendida, preparando os estudantes para os desafios da sociedade contemporânea.
São Paulo, cidade, imaginário e identificação dos patrimônios da imigração
Authors: Angelo Elis Regina Barbosa
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho traz referências culturais formadoras dos patrimônios da imigração açoriana na Zona Leste de São Paulo como parte integrante das histórias e memórias dos açorianos que chegaram ao Brasil na década de 1950, representando relevante acervo a partir da construção da Casa dos Açores de São Paulo. Por meio de memórias dos deslocamentos e mesmo da vida cotidiana desse grupo instalado na região leste da cidade, busca por meio de análise documental e bibliográfica compreender as experiências versadas pelo imaginário coletivo e assentes na trajetória de vida marcada pelas relações transoceânicas e mesmo após sua instalação no país.
Frontmatter [Front Cover, Editorial Team, Indexing, and Table of Contents]
Authors: Purwanto L.M.F
Published: October 2024

Frontmatter [Front Cover, Editorial Team, Indexing, and Table of Contents]
editorial paper
Authors: Purwanto L.M.F
Published: October 2024

editorial paper
TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG IMPLEMENTASI ARSITEKTUR DIGITAL DALAM MENDUKUNG EFISIENSI ENERGI DI JERMAN
Authors: Budiono, S.A Budiono , Utomo, G.P Utomo
Published: October 2024

Permasalahan global terkait efisiensi energi dan keberlanjutan lingkungan mempengaruhi berbagai sektor, termasuk arsitektur. Di Jerman, sebagai negara yang memimpin dalam energi terbarukan, arsitektur digital berperan penting dalam optimalisasi manajemen energi. Paradigma ini menggabungkan teknologi digital dalam desain bangunan untuk meningkatkan efisiensi energi dan keberlanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan arsitektur digital di Jerman, khususnya dalam konteks efisiensi energi dan dampaknya terhadap keberlanjutan lingkungan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan studi kasus pada proyek arsitektur digital di Jerman. Data diperoleh melalui analisis literatur, wawancara dengan ahli, dan observasi langsung terhadap bangunan yang menggunakan teknologi digital untuk efisiensi energi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa arsitektur digital di Jerman secara signifikan meningkatkan efisiensi energi bangunan dan berkontribusi terhadap pengurangan emisi karbon. Teknologi ini juga mendorong penerapan bangunan cerdas yang ramah lingkungan, mendukung agenda pembangunan berkelanjutan
TRANSFORMASI DESAIN ARSITEKTUR: EKSPLORASI METODE DIGITAL DALAM PERANCANGAN
Authors: Wahyu, B. Wahyu , Bonang, E.I. Bonang
Published: October 2024

Perkembangan teknologi digital telah merevolusi proses desain arsitektur, mendorong pergeseran paradigma dari metode konvensional menuju pendekatan digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi berbagai metode digital yang digunakan dalam perancangan arsitektur, mengidentifikasi manfaat dan tantangan implementasinya, serta menganalisis dampaknya terhadap proses kreatif dan hasil desain. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan pendekatan kualitatif, menganalisis berbagai sumber seperti jurnal ilmiah, buku, dan publikasi online terkait. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk mengidentifikasi tren, pola, dan temuan signifikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode digital seperti Building Information Modeling (BIM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Virtual Reality (VR), dan Augmented Reality (AR) telah memberikan dampak signifikan terhadap efisiensi, akurasi, dan fleksibilitas proses desain. BIM memungkinkan kolaborasi yang lebih baik antar disiplin ilmu, CAD meningkatkan presisi dan kecepatan pembuatan gambar, sedangkan VR dan AR memfasilitasi visualisasi dan eksplorasi desain yang imersif. Meskipun demikian, implementasi metode digital juga dihadapkan pada tantangan seperti kurangnya tenaga ahli, biaya investasi yang tinggi, dan kompleksitas integrasi data. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan peningkatan kompetensi digital para arsitek, pengembangan infrastruktur teknologi yang memadai, dan penetapan standar yang jelas untuk mendukung implementasi metode digital dalam perancangan arsitektur.
Á samfélagsmiðlum eru byggðar brýr
Authors: Rúnarsdóttir Eyrún María
Published: October 2024

Tengsl finnast á milli mikillar skjá- og samfélagsmiðlanotkunar unglinga og aukinna kvíða- og þunglyndiseinkenna. Jafnframt sýna rannsóknir að samfélagsmiðlar skapa unglingum tækifæri til að stofna til samskipta, til sjálfsmyndarþróunar og auka tilfinningu þeirra fyrir að tilheyra. Samkvæmt tilgátu um félagslega uppbót gætu ungmenni með slök tengsl við jafnaldra í raunheimi bætt sér þau upp með tengslum á netinu. Markmið rannsóknarinnar er að kanna líðan unglinga eftir fjölda vina í raunheimi og netheimi. Til rannsóknar eru tengsl vinafjölda unglinga og líðanar eftir því hvort uppruni unglinga er íslenskur eða ekki og eftir einkennum félagskvíða. Gögnum var safnað með spurningalistakönnun sem lögð var fyrir í 8.–10. bekk níu grunnskóla. Alls svöruðu 806 unglingar listanum og var svarhlutfall 82%. Niðurstöður sýndu marktæka en veika fylgni sálrænnar líðanar og fjölda vina á netinu; því fleiri netvini sem ungmenni áttu þeim mun verr leið þeim. Meiri vanlíðan fannst meðal unglinga með fjölbreyttan tungumála- og menningarbakgrunn og þeir áttu fleiri vini sem þeir hittu aðeins á netinu samanborið við ungmenni sem áttu foreldra er fæddir voru á Íslandi. Fjöldi netvina hafði ekki áhrif á tengsl félagskvíða við sálræna líðan né fannst marktækur munur á sálrænni líðan eftir uppruna hvort sem netvinir voru fleiri eða færri. Tilgátan um félagslega uppbót hlaut því ekki stuðning í þessari rannsókn. Vísbendingar um að fjöldi netvina sé ekki tengdur vanlíðan í sama mæli meðal ungmenna sem áttu foreldra sem fæddir voru utan Íslands samanborið við ungmenni sem áttu foreldra fædda á Íslandi kalla á frekari rannsóknir. Mikilvægt er að forráðamenn og uppeldisstéttir leiðbeini ungu fólki um samskipti á netinu en hafi jafnframt í huga að dýrmæt vinatengsl geta skapast á þeim vettvangi.
Malaguzzi, Aristotle and Dewey on the task of early-years moral education
Authors: Kristjánsson Kristján
Published: October 2024

Paying homage to one of Dr. Guðrún Alda Harðardóttir’s academic gurus, Loris Malaguzzi, this chapter compares and contrasts the views of Malaguzzi on early-years moral education with those of two of his own academic influencers, Aristotle and John Dewey. Regarding education at the preschool level, all three thinkers turn out to have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to this particular topic and developmental level. It is suggested that the key to drawing serviceable lessons from those disparate authors may lie in aspiring to some sort of synthesis of their views, which retains the strengths but ameliorates the weaknesses. More precisely, Malaguzzi is shown to be strong on two components that Aristotle and Dewey are weak on, respectively: moral-education methodology and moral motivation.
„Með fagvitund að vopni“
Authors: Mörk Svava Björg , Sigurðardóttir Ingibjörg Ósk
Published: October 2024

Hlutverk leikskóla er margslungið og tekur mið af breytingum í samfélaginu hverju sinni. Á tímum heimsfaraldurs kom það vel í ljós hversu mikilvægu hlutverki leikskólar gegna í samfélaginu. Á einni nóttu upplifðu leikskólakennarar og annað starfsfólk leikskóla sig vera komin í framvarðasveit þar sem starfsemi leikskóla var haldið gangandi á óvissutímum, þó með vissum takmörkunum, og starfsfólk gat lítið varið sig fyrir veirunni. Markmið rannsóknarinnar sem hér er sagt frá var að skoða hvernig leikskólastjórar og deildarstjórar upplifðu samfélagsleg viðhorf til leikskóla í heimsfaraldrinum. Jafnframt var ætlunin að kanna hvernig stjórnendur leikskóla upplifðu hlutverk sitt í framvarðasveit og hvernig þekking þeirra og fagmennska nýttist í því hlutverki. Gögnum var safnað með 11 einstaklingsviðtölum við leikskólastjóra og deildarstjóra. Niðurstöður rannsóknarinnar sýna að leikskólastjórnendur upplifðu starfsfólk leikskóla vera berskjaldaða framvarðasveit á tímum Covid-19. Einnig sýndu niðurstöður mikilvægi þess að halda fagmennsku leikskólakennara á lofti og gildi þess að hugað sé að hlutverki leikskólans sem menntastofnunar og að þjónustuhlutverk fyrir atvinnulífið yfirgnæfi það ekki
A realistic nostalgia for the future — exploring materials and material utterings in a preschool for sustainability
Authors: Carlsen Kari
Published: October 2024

In Nordic kindergarten, activities with materials have had a significant position historically. The Norwegian term “forming” includes both the material-based craftwork and the art area. Research shows that creative activity with materials constitutes a smaller part of the content in the kindergarten than before. The aim of this article is 1) to provide a historical overview of the subject forming, 2) to put this retrospectively into an epistemological context that points towards 3) an actualization in relation to the UN Sustainability Goals and children’s right to expression according to the UN Convention. The article is based on an ethnographic study in kindergarten and an article on the topic written in Norwegian (Carlsen, 2015, 2022). The discussion illuminates how the anchoring of forming in natural and cultural materials is lifted into a sustainability perspective and how a shift in theoretical perspectives opens new understandings and contributes to the kindergarten’s content.
Optimization of ride-sharing services: An investigation of the ride-hailing service providers
Authors: Al Amin Md , Hoque Lmranul , Jewel Md. Mahathy Hasan , Amin Mohammad Bin , Degago Esayas , Molnar Edina
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the optimization of ride-sharing services (RSS) on the ride-hailing service (RHS) providers in Bangladesh. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method research design- a qualitative study followed by a quantitative one. Qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with twenty (20) riders and drivers in Bangladesh, and quantitative data were collected from 300 respondents consisting of riders and drivers using a convenience sampling technique. Factor analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis were applied to the data analysis. The qualitative analysis reveals several significant factors associated with RSS and RHS, including cost efficiency, fare, fuel consumption, traffic congestion, carbon emissions, environmental pollution, employment opportunities, business growth, and security. The quantitative results indicate that using RSS is associated with more significant benefits than RHS in various aspects, including cost efficiency, fare, fuel consumption, traffic congestion, carbon emissions, environmental pollution, employment opportunities, and expansion of the automobile industry. The findings may assist policymakers in understanding how RSS can yield more incredible economic, environmental, and social benefits than RHS by analyzing fare sharing among passengers, carbon emissions, fuel consumption, and the expansion of the vehicle markets etc. Therefore, the government can formulate distinct policies for RSS holders due to their contributions to economic, social, and environmental concerns. While RHS services are available in many cities in Bangladesh, this study considered only Dhaka and Sylhet cities. Thus, future studies can consider more respondents from other cities for a holistic understanding.
A new feather mite species of the genus Temnalges (Acariformes: Psoroptoididae) from coots, Fulica spp. (Gruiformes: Rallidae)
Authors: Mironov Sergey V. , Haarder Simon , Galloway Terry D.
Published: October 2024

A new feather mite species, Temnalges fulicae sp. n. (Psoroptoididae: Pandalurinae), is described from two species of coots, Fulica americana Gmelin, 1789 (type host), in Canada, and F. atra Linnaeus, 1758, in Denmark. The new species is close to other species of the genus associated with rails (Rallidae), especially to T. megalonyx Gaud, 1968, in having a long spur-like process on tibia III in males, and the prodorsal and hysteronotal shields separated by a wide area of striated tegument in females. Males of Temnalges fulicae are most clearly distinguished from T. megalonyx in having the opisthosoma rounded and without terminal and lateral clefts, and the adanal shields narrow and short. In females, the prodorsal shield has a convex posterior margin, the hysteronotal shield is roughly rectangular, and setae 4a extend to the bases of setae ps3. Additionally, we provide a world checklist and a key to Temnalges species.
Risk factors of cholangiocarcinoma in areas not endemic for liver fluke infection
Authors: Teerasarntipan Tongluk , Phuensan Pawat , Phathong Chonlada , Pinlaor Somchai , Mekaroonkamol Parit , Chaiteerakij Roongruedee
Published: October 2024

Background

Thailand has the world’s highest prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), especially in the endemic area of liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini infection. However, other regions of Thailand still have relatively high CCA prevalence.

Objectives

We aimed to determine CCA risk factors in areas not endemic for OV infection.

Methods

A case-–control study was performed at a referral center during December 2016–December 2017. We collected blood samples and information from CCA patients and identified them as cases. The control group comprised patients who visited a gastrointestinal clinic for colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors for CCA.

Results

Of 138 participants, O. viverrini infection rate was higher in the case than in the control group (57.1% vs. 36.1%, P = 0.023). Male, O. viverrini infection, smoking, alcohol consumption, and biliary tract diseases were independent risk factors, whereas diabetes, obesity, and cirrhosis were not associated with CCA. By age and sex-adjusted analysis, chronic biliary tract diseases, especially choledochal cysts and smoking, were risk factors for CCA, with adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 12.7 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.4–116.9) and 3.8 (95% CI: 1.3–11.8), respectively, while O. viverrini infection became insignificant risk for CCA (aOR 1.8, 95% CI: 0.8–4.1).

Conclusions

In contrast with endemic areas for O. viverrini infection, chronic biliary tract diseases and smoking are major risk factors, whereas O. viverrini infection has trivial contribution to the development of CCA.
Interrelationship Between Emergence and Yield Parameters in Mung Bean: Implication for Selection
Authors: Oloyede-Kamiyo Qudrah Olaitan , Adewumi Adedotun Daniel , Ukachukwu Paul Chiedozie , Oladipo Mayowa Segun
Published: October 2024

Rapid and uniform seed germination and seedling emergence have been associated with grain yield under diverse environmental conditions. Twenty-one (21) mung bean accessions were evaluated at Ile-Ife and Kishi out-stations of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR & T), Nigeria, to identify the emergence parameter(s) that could be selected for improvement of mung bean for yield. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in three replications. Data were collected on emergence and yield parameters and analysed using the Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Mean, heritability, and correlation coefficient were estimated. Path coefficient analysis was used to partition correlations into direct and indirect effects using seed yield as the dependent variable. Heritability estimate was moderate to high for most of the traits. Accessions 3, 6, 14 and 15 with high pod and seed yield had also high values of coefficient of velocity of emergence (CVE) and emergence percentage (E%). All emergence parameters except emergence energy had significant correlation with yield traits. CVE and Emergence Index (EI) had strong positive correlation with number of seeds.pod-1 and pod yield. When only the emergence parameters were considered, CVE had highest direct effect (0.74) on seed yield followed by E% (-0.73) and EI (0.70). Total indirect effects of EI and CVE accounted for only 6.06% and 11.9% of the total correlation, respectively. It therefore suggests that EI and CVE are emergence parameters that could be selected for at early stage in improvement of mung bean for yield.
Potential Use of Algae and Seaweed Extracts as Protection Against Peach Leaf Curl
Authors: Čmiková Natália , Paulen Oleg , Mankovecký Jakub , Kačániová Miroslava
Published: October 2024

Plant pathogenic fungi are a major cause of plant diseases, contributing significantly to the global decline in food production. Their proliferation results in substantial crop losses, fruit and vegetable deterioration, reduced food accessibility, and billions of dollars in economic losses annually. While synthetic chemical fungicides are commonly used to combat fungal diseases, their environmental impact is concerning. Marine algae provide a sustainable alternative, offering diverse compounds with industrial applications and presenting an eco-friendly solution. Taphrina deformans is responsible for peach leaf curl, a widespread disease in peach trees that can severely impact crop productivity and tree lifespan. Seaweeds and algae, encountering various biological interactions and extreme abiotic conditions, have evolved defense mechanisms, including the production of biologically active substances. In our study, we investigated the efficacy of water extracts from six algae (Nannochloropsis sp., Tetraselmis chuii, Chaetoceros muelleri, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Tisochrysis lutea, Chlorella vulgaris), four seaweeds (Palmaria palmata, Chondrus crispus, Ascophyllum nodosum), and one cyanobacterium (Arthrospira platensis) at two different concentrations (1% and 3%) in suppressing the outbreak of peach leaf curl disease in vivo on peach trees. The spray was applied twice in spring just before budbreak. Algae and seaweed extracts showed significant suppression of peach leaf curl outbreaks on peach trees compared to controls. Following the application of water extract of Chlorella vulgaris at both concentrations, the lowest incidences of symptomatic disease expression were observed (1.00 ±0.00% and 0.25 ±0.50%). Algae and seaweed extracts demonstrate potential in controlling leaf curl disease in peach trees.
Enhanced Broadband Tri-Stable Energy Harvesting System by Adapting Potential Energy – Experimental Study
Authors: Koszewnik Andrzej , Ambrożkiewicz Bartłomiej
Published: October 2024

This paper presents the process optimization of some key parameters, such as the size of the air gap and distance between fixed neodymium magnets to enhance the vibration-based energy harvesting effect in the tri-stable energy harvesting systems and the improved tri-stable energy harvesting system being the proposed solution under weak excitation. In order to do it, firstly the distributed parameters model of the magnetic coupling energy harvesting system, including macro fiber composites of the 8514 P2 with a homogenous material in the piezoelectric fiber layer and nonlinear magnetic force, was determined. The performed numerical analysis of the conventional and the improved tri-stable energy harvesting system indicated that introducing an additional magnet to the tri-stable system leads to the shallowing of the depth of a potential well by decreasing the air gap between magnets and consequently generating higher power output and improving the effectiveness of the proposed improved tri-stable energy harvesting system. Experiments carried out on the laboratory stand allowed us to verify the numerical results as well as determine the optimal parameters of the magnetic coupling system. Due to it, the effectiveness of the proposed system versus the conventional tri-stable energy harvesting system is most enhanced.
Novel Pla Composites Modified with Steel Fibres and (3-Thiopropyl) Polysilsesquioxane Derivatives
Authors: Pakuła Daria , Sztorch Bogna , Romańczuk-Ruszuk Eliza , Marciniec Bogdan , Przekop Robert E.
Published: October 2024

In recent years, a significant increase in the development of new composite materials with desirable mechanical, thermal or surface properties has been observed. One of the popular polymers on the market is polylactide. This article explores how to modify the polymer using steel fibres and organosilicon compounds (SSQ-SH, SSQ-SH-OCT, and SSQ-SH-OFP) to enhance its properties. Test samples were obtained by injection molding with varying concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2.5%, and 5% of steel fibres. Mechanical tests, including tensile strength, elongation at break, and impact strength, were conducted, along with an analysis of the contact angle. The modified samples showed higher impact strength values, with the PLA /steel fibres /SSQ-SH sample seeing an increase of 12%. The addition of modifiers with fluoroalkyl groups led to a contact angle increase of 8.5% compared to neat PLA. Thermal tests (TGA) were also carried out to determine the influence of fibres and organosilicon compounds on decomposition.
Research on Social Network Data Analysis and Criminal Network Identification in Criminal Law
Authors: Yang Zhaoyu
Published: October 2024

The public security system is increasingly utilizing technology and big data for criminal network identification, making the identification of criminal suspects through social data a crucial aspect of current criminal network identification. Based on our research into the verbal features of networks used to portray criminal suspects, we constructed a criminal network identification system using social networks and complex network theory. We then designed the overall framework and main functional modules. We established the case data warehouse of public security agencies and built the social relationship network of criminal suspects. This paper compares the effectiveness of the complex network (CN) algorithm with other community delineation algorithms and utilizes the criminal network identification system it constructs for case data mining and analysis. The extended modularity values of the CN algorithm proposed in this paper on four real datasets are the largest among all algorithms, and the community delineation effect is optimal. In the mining of criminal gangs, a1, a3, and a15 represent the heads of the gangs, while a56 shares similar duty content with a1, a3, and a15, albeit at a lower rank. A65 is in charge of connecting and communicating with gang members.
A Study on the Relationship between Multiple Regression Analysis and Students’ Achievement Improvement in Higher Education English Teaching
Authors: Li Yi
Published: October 2024

Students’ English learning achievement is affected by many factors, and the study found that there is a significant correlation between the English teaching process on the improvement of students’ English achievement, especially the teaching design. Based on this, this paper analyzes the correlation between English teaching design and students’ academic performance improvement in colleges and universities using the multiple linear regression method. Based on the multiple covariance problem in the multiple linear regression model gives the two-parameter algorithm optimization at the α level, and finally applies the optimized multiple linear regression model by example, and gets the conclusion that the optimized multiple linear regression model with the two-parameter algorithm optimization at the α level is feasible. The main research results are as follows: after this paper improves the parameter algorithm of the model on the α level, it is found that the fit of the model also reaches 85% under the influence of multifactor (more than 5), which proves that this paper is feasible for the improvement of the two parameters on the α level. The t-values of the independent test results for the five dimensions of teaching objectives and content are 6.765, 4.792, 3.163, 5.226, and 4.123, respectively, and their significance is less than 0.01, which proves that there is a significant correlation between the five dimensions selected in this paper about the design of English language teaching and the improvement of the English language learning achievement. The predictor variables chosen for the regression process are able to explain the response variables to a large extent, so the model can be used to predict improvement in English achievement.
AIGC enables vocational education teaching-take the course of Audio and video editing processing as an example
Authors: Cao Ling , Hao Gang , Wu Houmin
Published: October 2024

The study integrates and models the PLS method in traditional structural equations, applies it to vocational education research, and constructs a vocational education model based on PLS-SEM. The model examines the factors that influence teaching quality in vocational education. Therefore, an intelligent teaching model for vocational education based on AIGC is proposed, and teaching experiments are conducted to explore the practical effects of the teaching model. The structural equation model of vocational education constructed in this paper has good reliability, validity, and predictive ability. The analysis found that vocational education has a positive effect on emotion and motivation and learning performance, and emotion and motivation have a positive effect on learning performance. The increases in the four dimensions and the overall level of the pre-and posttests of the control group were 0.10, 0.67, 0.31, −0.12, and 0.97, respectively, and the increases in the experimental group were 2.00, 3.79, 3.24, 4.25, and 15.28, respectively. The significance of each dimension of the posttest data of both groups is less than 0.05, indicating that the intelligent teaching model of vocational education based on AIGC has a significant positive effect on students’ audio-video editing and processing ability, and the teaching effect is significantly better than that of the conventional teaching mode.
Visualization Analysis of Research Related to Stress Urinary Incontinence
Authors: Zhang Ziwei , Wang Yan , Wu Shanhong
Published: October 2024

Objective: To analyze the research status of stress urinary incontinence in the past five years and predict future research hotspots. Methods: The Web of Science database was searched for relevant Literature on stress urinary incontinence. Citespace.5.8. R3 software was used to visualize the study with authors, cited authors cited journals, institutions, countries, Literature, and keywords as nodes. Results & Conclusions: The published papers increased steadily from 2017 to 2021. It is expected to continue growing in 2022. MBADER and HAYLEN BT represent the field. INTUROGYNECOLJ was the most frequently referenced journal. The University of Michigan and the University of Washington are significant institutions in this field. The United States is in the leading position in the international field. The current research hotspots include the evaluation of SUI and standardization of surgical treatment, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of various surgical methods, and the innovative research of surgical methods. It is predicted that the research frontiers in the next few years are electroacupuncture, pelvic floor muscle training, and stem cell injection for stress urinary incontinence, and pregnant and menopausal women will be the focus groups.
IOS application-side secure packet decryption of the mobile framework
Authors: Hou Shuangshuang , Jiang Jincheng , Wang Xibao , Gao Chengcheng , Xu Jiali
Published: October 2024

In transferring the data to the iOS client, the data needs to go through a communication tunnel and be decoded as plaintext information within the client. As a powerful dynamic pile inserter, Frida has played a significant role in decryption and reverse engineering for iOS applications. An attacker can use Frida to decrypt the iOS client for malicious actions like data tampering and destruction. This paper aims to explore client decryption methods for mPaas and BonreeAgent.
Application of Power Data Mining Analysis in Fault Diagnosis and Preventive Maintenance
Authors: Jiang Dan , He Yue , Wang Yuzhen , Chen Xi , Li Tao
Published: October 2024

In order to ensure the stable transmission of electric power, it is an effective way to diagnose and maintain the operating status of electric power equipment from the operation data of electric power equipment. This paper uses a stacked sparse autoencoder to design a training model to realize the data function operation function in the fault detection model. After collecting and classifying the power system data, the line current is standardized and transformed. Then, the processed data is input into the stacked sparse autoencoder, and the model is trained layer by layer. On this basis, the long-term memory network model is introduced to establish a fault diagnosis model. To solve the double-sample situation of power data, the maximum mean difference method must be used. A preventive maintenance strategy is constructed based on failure prediction and remaining life to optimize the implementation path. Evaluate the model’s value in terms of its performance, reliability, and economic benefits of preventive O&M methods. However, judging from the fuzzy fault degree, the electrical components with a high probability of failure are T
1, T
3, L
3, L
9, and B
1, and the fuzzy fault degrees are 0.3154, 0.2789, 0.0648, 0.2657, and 0.0678, respectively—fusion of multidimensional evidence. The components most likely to fail are T
1, T
3, and L
9. From the perspective of operation and maintenance costs, when the MMC maintenance time of Dublin Fang Electric Farm is 17 times, the lowest operation and maintenance cost is 22.8615 million yuan.
The impact of digital finance on the urban-rural income gap: an empirical analysis based on spatial econometric modeling
Authors: Tian Yanjie
Published: October 2024

China’s economy has stepped into the new normal development stage. Coordinating urban and rural economic development and continuously narrowing the income gap has become a more urgent strategic task, and digital finance is an important engine for economic development and transformation and upgrading, is bound to have a far-reaching impact on the narrowing of the urban-rural income gap. This paper first explores the essential relationship between digital finance and regional economic development and lists the important roles played by digital finance in regional economic development. The entropy power Topsis method is used to select variable indicators and construct the index system. Combining the Moran index, spatial spillover effect, and spatial panel regression model, the regional economic distance is used as the spatial weight matrix, and the corresponding elemental expressions are derived to construct the spatial econometric model of the urban-rural income gap by digital finance, and the model parameters are estimated by the great likelihood method. The model is applied to 31 provinces in China to measure their relevant variables from 2012 to 2022 and analyze the impact of digital finance on the urban-rural income gap from the perspectives of spatial autocorrelation and threshold regression. Through the experiment, it can be seen that the digital finance indexes of the eastern, central, and western regions are all negative, and they are significant at the 5%, 10%, and 10% levels, respectively, which indicates that the digital finance in these three regions stimulates the development of the financial industry while narrowing the urban-rural income gap. When the level of economic development crosses the first threshold value of 10.4365, the regression coefficient of digital finance decreases from −0.0348 to −0.0487, which again confirms that digital finance can reduce the urban-rural income gap.