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A Simulation Model of a Blockchain-Based Decentralized Patient Information Exchange System for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Authors: de Jesús Plasencia Salgueiro Armando , García García Arlety
Published: July 2023

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of slow progress of the nervous system produced by the absence of levels of dopamine, which can incite unrestrained instinctive movements of the body and psychological affections. For the development of a practical, low-cost, and general diagnosis system of the symptoms to support PD patients, the implementation of an IoT health monitoring system that uses smartphones for data collection is necessary. However, data can be processed in Cloud Computing (CC) for analysis and comparison, but to reduce the latency of retrieving data from sensitive applications, Fog Computing (FC) plays a vital role. Nevertheless, these technologies IoT, CC, and FC have several limitations and are vulnerable to security threats. Blockchain technology enhances IoT challenges in a network in terms of security and availability. This chapter implemented a Decentralized IoT Fog-based Solutions and Blockchain using Ethereum Smart Contract for the authentication system. The smart contract is programmed using Solidity to allow Things to communicate with each other automatically without intermediaries and to store data in a public/private blockchain. The validation of the system was simulated them using the simulations tools Cisco Packet Tracer, iFogSim, and Remix Ethereum. The obtained results proved the feasibility of the proposed system.
Exclusive Breastfeeding in Infants with Ankyloglossia: Does the Tongue–Tie Interfere with Growth Patterns?
Authors: Lima Campos Batista Christyann , Luiz Pozzobon Pereira Alex
Published: July 2023

The effect of ankyloglossia on breastfeeding remains unclear. Most studies focus on surgical procedures to correct aspects of breastfeeding, and few studies have focused on follow-up patients through. This chapter aims to analyze the influence of ankyloglossia on exclusive breastfeeding and the growth of infants up to the sixth month of life. A prospective cohort study was carried out with 225 mother–infant dyads who were followed up for the first six months of life. Full-term babies with and without ankyloglossia were followed up at a specialized breastfeeding center. Weight and length were measured and adjustments for age were calculated using the Body Mass Index and Z scores. Statistical analyzes were performed using descriptive statistics, and ANOVA for repeated measures. No significant differences were found in the growth measures of the following babies who remained exclusively breastfed (p > 0.05). Thus, compared with infants with the normal lingual frenulum, infants with ankyloglossia had no significant changes were observed in the growth measurements of babies with and without ankyloglossia. Infants should be followed and supported in initial difficulties to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures since the idea that tongue-tied babies could have a different milk flow rate is not supported.
Cognitive Learning Theory and Development: Higher Education Case Study
Authors: Ahmed Khan Zaheer , Adnan Javarria , Adnan Raza Syed
Published: July 2023

Cognitive skills facilitate thinking, reading, and learning, as well as retaining information, reasoning, and responding. Theories of cognitive development attempt to explain how humans develop and change from infancy to old age. Cognitive control suppresses inappropriate habitual actions simultaneously by choosing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to meet task demands. This chapter is a compilation of major theories on cognitive development, both earlier and contemporary. A longitudinal study was conducted at Mazoon College, Sultanate of Oman. Six different sections of the authors’ own classes were chosen as subjects of study to include 176 students (mixed ability learners) who were taking preparatory English language courses for bachelor’s degrees. Over three semesters, 14 months of data were collected. During reading and writing exercises, learners were required to abstract, think, hypothesize, and draw conclusions. Experimental and control groups were compared in this study. The results of the research found that it is beneficial for learners to take courses that link to their cognitive abilities, as this will help them to develop more positively. Study results confirm that studying provides opportunities to develop new skills and broaden one’s knowledge base. Student thoughts on learning and achievement are evoked by English as a second language.
Indian Traditional Fermented Foods: The Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Authors: Nagaraja Roopashri Arekal , Savitha Janakiraman , Divyashree M.S. , Mamatha B.S. , Usha Rani K.A. , Kumar Ashwini
Published: July 2023

Fermentation technology is an important field comprising the use of microorganisms and enzymes to produce the compounds that have applications in the food, pharmaceutical, energy, and chemical industries. Although food fermentation processes have been used for generations as a prerequisite for sustainable food production, today it has become more demanding to obtain functional and therapeutic food products through the application of continuous creations and advancement of innovative fermentation processes. For these reasons, efforts are directed toward designing new processes, concepts, and technologies. Fermentation is a natural process whereby microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria and yeast convert carbohydrates such as starch and sugar into alcohol or acids, both of these act as a natural preservatives. This process is still used today to produce foods such as wine, cheese, sauerkraut, yogurt, and other types of traditional foods. Traditional fermented foods are popularly consumed and form an integral part of our diet since early history. They are recognized as having multiple benefits related to nutritive values, therapeutic properties, and sensory attributes. In most fermented foods, the fermentation process is predominantly initiated by lactic acid bacteria. These organisms have been termed as probiotic bacteria—a group that appears to have specific health-promoting attributes.
Polyamines in Human Milk and Their Benefits for Infant Health
Authors: C. Muñoz-Esparza Nelly , Comas-Basté Oriol , M. Vásquez-Garibay Edgar , Teresa Veciana-Nogués M. , Luz Latorre-Moratalla M. , Carmen Vidal-Carou M.
Published: July 2023

Breastfeeding is the gold standard for infant nutrition in the first six months of life when feeding choices determine growth and development. However, human milk is a complex and highly variable fluid that, in addition to nutrients, contains several bioactive components, including polyamines (putrescine, spermidine, and spermine), and constitutes the first exogenous source of these compounds for infants. Active in various cellular processes, polyamines are involved in the growth and maturation of the gastrointestinal tract and the development of the immune system and therefore play an important role in the first year of life. This chapter reviews the impact of polyamines on infant growth and health, the polyamine content in human milk and how it is influenced by factors related to both the mother-child dyad and breastfeeding itself. In addition, a comparative analysis of human milk and infant formulas in terms of polyamine content and profile is presented.
Corrosion Protection and Modern Infrastructure
Authors: Dohare Sameer
Published: July 2023

Currently, modern infrastructures utilize different materials such as metals, alloys, glass, plastic, wood, ceramic, silicate brick, and natural stones. The material’s diverse composition, structure, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties with ease in utilization make metal utilization a priority for architects and civil contractors. The principal property that determines the quality and durability of infrastructure is the corrosion resistance and weathering resistance. The corrosion of metals can cause damage to concrete, building stones, wood, and other materials, leading to corrosive destruction. The corrosion protection of the structural steel used in reinforcements, load supports, and frames has become extremely important to meet the demand of modern infrastructure having 100 to 120 years of service life.
Premature Infant Care and Feeding
Authors: Mirembe Masereka Enos , Munguiko Clement , Grace Alanyo Linda , Rubagumya Kenyonyozi , Nabawanuka Brenda , Aryampa Julian , Tumusiime Alex , Kimera Emmanuel
Published: July 2023

The burden of premature birth is still high worldwide at 10.6% and ranges from 5 to 18% of all babies born. About 80% of these occur in Africa and South Asia. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the burden ranges from 3.4 to 49.4%. In almost all countries, premature birth rates are on increase, which poses a threat to newborn health. Premature babies usually present with complications that hinder their ability to feed. Due to this, premature babies are at risk of insufficient nutrient supply, leading to undernutrition, failure to thrive and early newborn deaths. However, improved newborn feeding can avert these deaths. In line with this noble cause, this chapter focused on care and feeding of premature babies in hospital and home settings, feeding development, feeding difficulties, and growth and development monitoring for premature babies.
Soil Treatment Technologies through Bioremediation
Authors: Stanciu Ioana
Published: July 2023

Bioremediation includes processes such as bioventing, bioaugmentation, phytoremediation, biopiles, and composting. In this chapter, we details the characteristics, utilization and operating conditions of each process. Bioremediation is understood, according to the general definition, as the use of living organisms (microorganisms, plants, etc.) to improve and restore the ecological condition of a polluted or degraded substrate (area, land, aquifer, etc.) to better, favorable quality parameters life, harmless, non-polluting or to return it to its previous state. Soil treatment technologies through bioremediation include two types of treatments: in situ biological treatments (bioventilation, bioaugmentation, phytoremediation in soil) and ex situ biological treatments of polluted soils (biopiles and soil cultivation).
The Pandemonium of Cysticercosis in Humans
Authors: M.C. Ramyil Seljul , O. Ogundeko Timothy , Bimba John , S.S. Bello Cornelius , P. Bassi Amos
Published: July 2023

The pandemonium of cysticercosis in human has pulled the focus of WHO to develop a guideline and promote actions to prevent the causes of epilepsy by taenia worms affecting human health, leading to stigmatization and discrimination and increases public health interventions. In most developing countries such as Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, cysticercosis mainly affects the health and livelihoods of agrarian farmers, resulting in devastating effects on their health through the ingestion of the parasite’s larval cysts in undercooked infected pork or contaminated water. Though, as one of the neglected zoonotic diseases, potentially eradicable yet it is now becoming an emerging disease with approximately 50 million people globally infected.
Extrusion Processing of Biomass By-Products for Sustainable Food Production
Authors: Pennells Jordan , Bless Ishka , Juliano Pablo , Ying Danyang
Published: July 2023

The sustainability of the food supply chain is gaining increasing attention in the quest to balance economic, environmental, and social dimensions. A key opportunity to enhance food system sustainability is by addressing food waste through upcycling strategies to generate higher value, functional foods. Extrusion is a food manufacturing technology that is emerging as a promising option for the incorporation of various types of biomass by-products, such as fruit and vegetable pomace, brewer’s spent grain, bagasse, and oil press cake. In this chapter, we present an overview of the latest research conducted on incorporating biomass by-products into extruded food products, with an emphasis on the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach. A meta-analysis study was conducted regarding a key challenge for product quality when incorporating by-products, which is the reduction in radial expansion index of expanded snack and breakfast cereal products. To highlight future opportunities, two case studies illustrate successful examples of by-product incorporation for commercial extruded food products, while emerging protein sources from waste-consuming insects were also explored. Overcoming these challenges and leveraging opportunities can contribute to a more sustainable food system through the integration of by-products into value-added extruded foods.
ECG Approach to Narrow QRS Complex Supraventricular Tachycardia
Authors: Ahmed Khan Behram , Lakshmanadoss Umashankar
Published: July 2023

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an irregular heart rhythm in which the focus of impulse lies above the bundle of His, i.e., the sinus node, the atria, and the atrioventricular node (AVN). There are two types of SVT: Narrow QRS complex tachycardia and wide QRS complex tachycardia. Narrow QRS complexe tachycardias can further be divided as regular or irregular based on R–R intervals. There is further classification that can be made in regular rhythms in terms of RP interval. The most common tachycardias that are characterized by a long RP interval include sinus tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, and atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia. Short RP interval tachycardias mainly Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), junctional tachycardia (JT) and permanent junctional reciprocating tachycardia (PJRT). On the other hand, irregular SVTs usually include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and multifocal atrial tachycardia.
A Novel Development in Three-Dimensional Analytical Solutions for Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling
Authors: Farhane Mehdi , Souhar Otmane
Published: July 2023

A novel analytical solution has been developed for the three-dimensional dispersion of atmospheric pollutants, providing a new approach to understanding and addressing this important environmental issue. The central concept of the study is to divide the planetary boundary layer into multiple vertical sub-layers, each characterized by its own average wind speed and eddy diffusivity. This allows for a more comprehensive and nuanced examination of atmospheric processes within the boundary layer. The validity of the model is thoroughly evaluated through a comparison of its predictions with data collected from the Copenhagen Diffusion and Prairie Grass experiments. This approach ensures that the model accurately reflects the complexities of atmospheric dispersion in real-world scenarios. The results of the study demonstrate a strong correlation between the predicted and measured crosswind-integrated concentrations. Furthermore, the statistical indices computed for the model fall within an acceptable range, indicating a high level of accuracy in the model’s predictions. These findings reinforce the validity of the analytical solution for modeling atmospheric pollutant dispersion.
Moisture and Solid Mass as Indicators of the Ideal Transformation Technology
Authors: Yesid Varela Bernal Carlos
Published: July 2023

The waste generated from human activities consists of molecules composed of hydrogen, carbon, minerals, metals, and water, representing the moisture content of the biomass. This moisture content plays a crucial role in determining the most suitable technology for extracting its potential. This chapter proposes a technological route based on the humidity content, offering optimal alternatives for biomass transformation. Additionally, a quantitative method is presented to aid in the selection of the ideal transformation technology.
Corticosteroids in Emergency Pathologies
Authors: Radenković Miroslav , Milićević Ivana
Published: July 2023

Ever since their discovery in the fifties of the last century, as an anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroids have found a significant place and wide application in various fields of medicine. Their effects are known to be diverse. The most significant ones are the anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immunosuppressive effects. Furthermore, they affect the hematopoietic system. Corticosteroids produce complex metabolic effects by stimulating glyconeogenesis, increasing the uptake of amino acids in the liver and kidneys, and enhancing lipolysis. Given that natural adrenocortical hormones are synthesized under the influence of stress, it is expected that in the emergency situations, where we face vitally endangered patients whose body is under the stress due to respiratory insufficiency or impaired hemodynamics, corticosteroids do have significant place in the treatment. Thus, these drugs are used in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, in anaphylactic reactions, spinal shock, Addisonian crisis, and sepsis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, corticosteroids found their place in certain stages of treatment, as well as in many national protocols for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Hence, the use of corticosteroids in the emergency pathologies will be reviewed in this chapter.
El Terreno
Authors: González Caballero Matilde
Published: July 2023

El terreno es el resultado de la labor de recopilación y síntesis a partir de la experiencia docente de la autora en las asignaturas de Mecánica del Suelo y Cimentaciones, Geotécnia básica en Arquitectura, Fonamentacions Profundes y El terreny, impartidas a lo largo de los últimos 19 años. En esencia, comprende los fundamentos de la mecánica del suelo aplicables a la práctica de proyectos y a la dirección de obras en el ámbito de la arquitectura. Se distribuye en 11 diferentes temas. Los tres primeros son de presentación, nomenclatura de los suelos y sus principales características, clasificaciones, influencia de la existencia del agua, problemas de licuefacción, consolidación, etc. El tema 4 se adentra en el comportamiento tensodeformacional. El tema 5 se dedica en particular a las técnicas de reconocimiento del suelo. El tema 6 trata de la teoría de empujes de tierras y elementos de contención rígidos y los temas 8, 9 y 11 abordan la aplicación a las cimentaciones, superficiales (8) y profundas, con pilotajes (9) y muros pantalla (11), y el tema 10 se centra en los asientos y en las principales teorías para su determinación. Se han pretendido recopilar las teorías más ampliamente aceptadas en la actualidad. Se incluyen valores tipo y tablas de las correlaciones más usuales en la práctica entre parámetros relativos al suelo. Asimismo, en el anexo se dan algunos ejercicios prácticos, relativos a cada tema. Con esos 11 temas se puede facilitar una comprensión mayor de la información geotécnica que se necesita habitualmente en la aplicación al diseño y al cálculo de cimentaciones.
Business Plan of Beauty Brand XYZ: Moisturizer Product
Authors: Farzanah Nazifa , Rahmani Qastharin Annisa
Published: July 2023

There is rapid growth in Indonesia’s beauty industry—the desire to be physically attractive influences many Indonesians to consume skincare products. Shifting shopping behaviors from offline to online are also developed due to COVID-19. Data shows that the beauty & care category has the largest market share in the FMCG category, and there is fierce competition. XYZ brand wants to take advantage of this situation by creating effective strategies. The purpose of this research is to create a business plan that can be applied by XYZ brand, so they have relevant plans and strategies to compete. This business plan is conducted by conducting company and market analysis, including external, internal and competitive, using primary and secondary data. It shows that XYZ brand has a strong position in product quality, value, and branding but still lags behind competitors in product diversification, market share and presence. XYZ brand will develop a new moisturizer product as diversification. Digital and offline channels will be used with 14 marketing tools to market and distribute the product. The moisturizer needs 3 months of preparation and will involve several vendors. This business plan needs Rp1.058.750.000 as the initial capital and is estimated to gain Rp8.969.268.000 in revenue with a net profit of 26.42% from July 2023 - May 2024. The payback period is estimated to be around 8.015 months, ROI is 2.24. The limitation is regarding the business identity that has already been set by XYZ brand, also limitation from historical and competitor’s data. The previous business plan of XYZ brand is irrelevant to the current condition because they have strengthened their business identity, which is only covered in this business plan. This research also focuses on current market conditions and strategies to survive the fierce competition.
ON HOMOGENEOUS CUBIC EQUATION WITH FOUR UNKNOWNS (x³ + y³) = 7zw²
Authors: J. Shanthi  , S. Vidhyalakshmi  , Gopalan M. A.
Published: July 2023

This paper concerns with the problem of obtaining non-zero distinct integer solutions to homogeneous cubic equation with four unknowns given by x³ + y³ = 7zw². A few interesting properties among the solutions are presented.
IMPACT OF MELTING ON MHD HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER OF CASSON FLUID FLOW OVER A STRETCHING SHEET IN POROUS MEDIA IN PRESENCE OF THERMAL RADIATION AND VISCOUS DISSIPATION
Authors: Yadav Hina , Goyal Mamta
Published: July 2023

Impact of melting on MHD heat and mass transfer of Casson fluid flow over a stretching sheet in porous media with thermal radiation and viscous dissipation have been investigated in this article. Governing PDE’s are change into coupled ODE ’s using a set of proper similarity transformation. Resultant equations are solved by efficient numerical scheme Runge kutta- 4ᵗʰ order allied with shooting method. Impact of several flow parameters on flow fields are interpreted via tables and graphs. Present outcomes compared with existing results and observed excellent validation.
MATHEMATICAL STUDY OF BLOOD CIRCULATION AND BIO-CHEMICAL REACTION BASED HEAT DISTRIBUTION PROBLEM IN HUMAN DERMAL REGION
Authors: Sharma Padam , Saxena V. P.
Published: July 2023

In this paper we study heat distribution in outer parts of human body incorporating effect of blood circulation and metabolic activities. We solve the bio heat equation of skin for steady state case using Whittaker function and Conuent Hypergeometric function. Some parameters are taken variable. A general model has been modified and solved mathematically for comparative study of heat flow in human skin. The structure of human skin is taken as heterogeneous medium and attempt has been made to solve it by analytic methods. Numerical computation has been carried out for various values of parameters.
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN BAHASA PADA KONTEN IKLAN PROMOSI UNNUR DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM UNNUR
Authors: Merlina Tina , Fransisca Yuniati , Novalia Nidya
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui penggunaan bahasa dan fungsi bahasa pada konten promosi UNNUR di media sosial Instagram. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk mengetahui tanggapan followers akun media sosial Instagram UNNUR terhadap bahasa yang digunakan dalam koten promosi iklan tersebut. Peneliti mengambil data dari akun Instagram @universitas_nurtanio. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Untuk menganalisis penggunaan bahasa dan fungsi bahasa, peneliti menggunakan teori dari Searle (1969). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konten iklan promosi UNNUR di media sosial Instagram, menggunakan tindak ilokusi dengan bentuk tindak tutur direktif. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan masukan untuk UNNUR agar dapat menggunakan bahasa iklan dengan menggunakan lebih banyak dalam bentuk penawaran. Untuk penelitian selanjutnya dapat menggunakan menggunakan konten iklan promosi di media sosial yang lain seperti Tiktok atau Facebook
Pengaruh Kredit Bermasalah Terhadap Profabilitas Pada Perbankan BUMN Yang Terdaftar di BEI Periode 2019 – 2021
Authors: Suwarsa Toto , Aprilia Rena
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh kredit bermasalah terhadap profitabilitas pada Perbankan BUMN periode 2019 – 2021. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Alat uji statistik berupa SPSS 26.00 yang digunakan untuk melakukan uji korelasi product moment, uji regresi linear sederhana, uji koefisien determinasi, dan uji t. Hasil uji statistic dengan menggunakan Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) versi 26.00 diperoleh hasil uji t ttabel sebesar 2,012 hal ini menunjukkan bahwa thitung > ttabel atau - 5,576 > 2,012 dengan taraf signifikan pada uji-t dimana taraf signifikannya berada dibawah 0,05 atau 0,000 < 0,05 yang artinya terdapat pengaruh negatif yang signifikan antara kredit bermasalah terhadap profitabilitas yang artinya apabila kredit bermasalah naik maka profitabilitas akan turun begitupun sebaliknya.
Study on U hull modifications with concave design to improve the tourist ship stability
Authors: Syahril Syahril , Nabawi Rahmat Azis , Nasty Aulia Zulkarnaen
Published: July 2023

Stability is an important aspect that was studied in ship design as it relates to the safety of the ship when facing ocean waves. The tourist ship needed to have a good image in order to attract tourists to use its services. Good stability of the tourist ship was crucial in enhancing the image of the ship and attracting tourists to utilize its services. This research aimed to investigate the effect of concave on the U hull to improve ship stability. The study compared the stability test results of two hull designs: U hull with concave and without concave. The stability tests of both ship models were conducted through simulation methods. The simulations were performed under two conditions: when the tourist ship was empty and when it was fully loaded with passengers. The simulation results indicated that the design of the U hull with concave had a positive influence on ship stability, leading to improved stability. The concave design enhanced the ship's ability to return to its original position when encountering waves. Even in the presence of small waves, the tourist ship did not experience instability.
Drug-Drug Interaction Between Amlodipine And Clarithromycin In Hypertension Rabbits
Authors:   Department Of Physiology, Biochemistry And Pharmacology, College Of Veterinary Medicine, University Of Baghdad, Iraq., Ahmad, Rana Mahmood , Kadhim Lafi, Zahraa ,   Department Of Zoonotic Disease, College Of Veterinary Medicine, University Of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq., Alshaikhli Hisham ,   Department Of Basic Medical Sciences, College Of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
Published: July 2023

This study is the first to examine the possibility of pharmacokinetic interaction in blood circulation using amlodipine and clarithromycin as representatives in hypertension rabbits and identify changes. The current study design required rabbits (n=6) for Pharmacokinetics. In group A, rabbits without treatment were used as control. In group B, were administration of a single dose of amlodipine (0.21mg/kg.BW) for 24 hours. Group C, were administered with a single dose of amlodipine (0.21mg/kg/BW.) and clarithromycin (22 mg/kg/BW.) each 6 hr. for 24 hour. The blood samples were collected from (B and C) groups at time intervals of zero, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 96, 120, 144 hours and the drug concentrations were estimated using a spectrophotometer and estimated blood pressure using blood pressure cuff with Doppler ultrasound transducer. An increase in C max and AUC in group C (3.52 μg/ml and 130 μg/ml*h) respectively, indicates the improved bioavailability of amlodipine in the presence of clarithromycin compared with group B (2.03 μg/ml and 96.10 μg/ml*h) respectively. Furthermore, reduction in (CL) with an elevation of (Vd) in the presence of clarithromycin (54.94 L/kg/hr. and 4994 L/kg) in group C respectively, compared with group B (74.31 L/kg/hr and 3715 L/kg) respectively. We studied the influence of clarithromycin on the pharmacodynamics of amlodipine in hypertension rabbits. Interaction of amlodipine with multiple doses of clarithromycin produced a high reduction in blood pressure at 9 after administration and the blood pressure continues redaction. In conclusion, the combination of amlodipine with clarithromycin led to the enhancement of the bioavailability of amlodipine by inhibiting the CYP3A4 enzyme leading to producing a hypotension effect with peak plasma concentration effect in hypertension rabbits.
Discrete Aleksandrov solutions of the Monge-Ampere equation
Authors: Awanou Gerard
Published: July 2023

We make two relaxations of the Oliker-Prussner method for the Dirichlet problem for the Monge-Ampere equation. First we relax the convexity requirement and consider mesh functions which are only discrete convex. The second relaxation consists in  using a finite stencil. The discrete nonlinear equations are solved with a damped  Newton's method. We give two proofs of convergence of the resulting scheme for right-hand side a density, on domains which are convex and not necessarily strictly convex, under the assumption that the boundary data has a continuous convex extension. The first proof is based on the notion of Aleksandrov solution while the second uses  viscosity solutions.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/conf-proc/26/a2/abstr.html
Lower bounds on the fundamental spectral gap with Robin boundary conditions
Authors: Ahrami Mohammed , El Allali Zakaria
Published: July 2023

This article investigates the gap between the first two eigenvalues of Schrodinger operators on an interval subjected to the Robin and Neumann boundary conditions for a class of linear convex potentials. Furthermore, when the potential is constant the gap is minimized. Meanwhile, we establish a link between the  first eigenvalues and the real roots of the first derivative of the Airy functions Ai' and Bi'.

For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/conf-proc/26/a1/abstr.html
On the L^2-orthogonality of Steklov eigenfunctions
Authors: Cho Manki , Rivas Mauricio A.
Published: July 2023

This article analyzes the interior \(L^2\)-orthogonality of the Steklov eigenfunctions on rectangles \(\Omega_{1\alpha}\). It is shown that most Steklov eigenfunctions are, indeed, pairwise orthogonal in \(L^2(\Omega_{1\alpha})\), and pairs that are not orthogonal are nearly orthogonal. Explicit formulae for exact inner products in  \(L^2(\Omega_{1\alpha})\) of the eigenfunctions are found, and to elucidate the intricate formulae obtained, accompanying numerics are provided. Then envelopes that bound the calculated inner products are constructed that simplify the convoluted formulae. This leads to a straightforward description of the nearly orthogonal Steklov eigenfunctions. A consequence of the calculations is a tabulation of the mean value of Steklov eigenfunctions over  \(\Omega_{1\alpha}\). 
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/conf-proc/26/c1/abstr.html
ISLAM, CADAR, JILBAB DAN BURQA DALAM AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Mumun Munawarotul Hasanah  , Pirda Raudatul Jannah  , Rabbani Pasha Ababyl  , Rafi Daffa Musyaffa
Published: July 2023

The Qur'an has properly regulated the way women dress to cover their nakedness. In fact, the directives are specifically so that women are able to maintain their honor. Whether we realize it or not, as time goes by, covering the genitals becomes more varied and diverse. This causes the awareness of Muslim women to wear the hijab properly decreases. One example is by wearing the hijab to follow the trend to make it look contemporary. The purpose of this research is to provide Muslim women with an understanding of how to properly cover their genitals based on the Qur'an and its interpretations. This type of research is qualitative with data collection through library research. Then it is developed with descriptive analysis to further explain a meaning. The results of this study are that there are 3 verses of the Qur'an which explain the covering of the genitals, including lafadz khimar (QS. An-Nur verse 31), hijab (QS. Al-Ahzab verse 53) and lafadz jilbab (QS. Al-Ahzab -Ahzab verse 59). Khimar, as an order, guards his eyes and private parts, nor does he reveal his jewelery (beauty of the body). Lafadz Hijab is intended to cover the entire body so that it is not visible from the body except for the eyes. While lafadz hijab is that it must cover the entire body, including the face, palms, voice and body shape should not be seen.
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON PEER ASSESSMENT
Authors: Hamdiyati  , Sukri Adani
Published: July 2023

This study aims to explore the student perspectives on peer assessment application in their context. The instrument used in this study was a semi-structured interview which contained 4 general questions asking about the student’s opinions on the application of peer assessment that had been carried out in class. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method by interviewing 15 students of STKIP Muhammadiyah of Southwest Aceh. The results of the interviews were then transcribed and grouped into four sections according to the questions asked, namely: knowledge/literacy, implementation techniques, benefits, goals and challenges, trust. The results of the analysis indicate that peer assessment is effectively carried out in the classroom seen from the results of the interviews.
Pengabdian Mahasiswa Melalui Program Bimbingan Belajar Pada Siswa SD Inpres Werwaru
Authors: Lelloltery Yakomina , Kanety Dolfinus H , Nanulaita Martina , Warsoy Leonara , Lico Gideon J. , Mauday Fandy , Mehmorliay Bastian , Porloy Christi , Pooroe Deby Febiana , Kilikily Cristianti C , Kurniati MA Ratnah , Sugiarto Sigit
Published: July 2023

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) merupakan mata kuliah wajib bagi mahasiswa program Sarjana pada Program Studi Diluar Kampus Utama (PSDKU) Universitas Pattimura. Melalui program KKN mahasiswa diharapkan mampu mengaplikasikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang telah mereka pelajari di kampus dalam situasi nyata di lapangan. Kegiatan bimbingan belajar bagi siswa merupakan salah satu program unggulan yang sangat bermanfaat dalam kegiatan KKN. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan dukungan dan bantuan kepada siswa dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman siswa SD Inpres Werwaru terhadap materi pelajaran. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 13 Juli – 12 September 2023 setiap hari Senin, Rabu, dan Jum’at pukul 17.00 – 19.00 WIT dengan menggunakan ruang belajar SD Inpres Werwaru. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa program bimbingan belajar dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman siswa SD Inpres Werwaru terhadap materi pelajaran.  Hal ini dapat dilihat dari kemampuan siswa dalam menjawab soal-soal dan mengkomunikasikan jawaban di depan kelas.
Osmanlıda Okuma Gelenekleri ve Kültürü Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: MUHACIR Esra
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmada Osmanlı toplumunda yaygın olan kitaplar hakkındaki literatür, kaynakları bakımından değerlendirilmekte ve bu kitapların okunduğu mekanlar üzerinde durulmaktadır. Literatüre baktığımızda halk arasında çok popüler olduğu ya da okunduğu iddia edilen birtakım kitap listeleri karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bu listelerde yer alan kitapları terekelerde yer alan kitap kayıtlarıyla karşılaştırdığımızda bir kitap için Osmanlı imparatorluğunun tüm dönemlerinde yaygın olduğunu öne sürmenin çok da sağlıklı olmadığı ve aslında dönemsel olarak değişkenlik gösterdiği görülmektedir. Halkın okuduğu, halk arasında yaygın olan kitaplar kavramının çok net bir çerçevesinin çizilemeyeceği, genellikle bu yanılgının 19. ve 20. yüzyıldaki basılı kültürün etkisiyle oluştuğu anlaşılmaktadır. Mesela Muhammediye gibi yüzyıllar boyunca Osmanlı toplumu için muteber kitap statüsünde olan bazı kitaplar için bir noktaya kadar doğru olsa da bunun dışındaki eserlerin birçoğunun sanıldığı kadar her bölgede yaygın ve çok okunan kitaplar olmadığı ya da popülaritesinin bazı dönemler attığını bazı dönemler azaldığını söyleyebiliriz. Mesela Fuzuli'nin Hadikatü’s-süeda gibi bugün çok az bilinen fakat tereke ve literatüre yansımış çalışmalarda belli kesimlerde daha çok yaygınlaştığı görülen eseri örneğinde olduğu gibi bölgesel ve dönemsel farklılıkların da kitap okuma kültüründe oldukça etkili olduğu görülmektedir.

Yine literatürdeki çeşitli çalışmalar üzerinden okuma mekanlarının bir değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Bu mekanlar, Osmanlıda okuma geleneği ve kültürünü devam ettiren fiziksel alanları temsil etmesi bakımından önemlidir. Mesela okuma notları üzerinde yapılan çalışmalar bizlere tahminlerimizin çok ötesinde birçok farklı mekânda farklı türde kitapların okunduğunu ve bunların da aslında farklı muhitlerden çok sayıda insana ulaştığını göstermektedir.
RStudio y su importancia en la educación
Authors: Rivera Cruz Marco Antonio
Published: July 2023

Las instituciones educativas tienen distintos métodos para enseñar matemáticas, por ejemplo, el práctico centrado en la resolución de problemas que implica mayor interacción entre los estudiantes, siendo más experimental en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas. Por otro lado, también existe donde se enfatiza en la memorización y repetición de fórmulas y conceptos, por esto, la enseñanza de las matemáticas se encuentra en constante evolución, incorporando la tecnología que permite el desarrollo de nuevos recursos que buscan mejorar el aprendizaje y la comprensión de las matemáticas.
Existen numerosos beneficios de utilizar softwares como herramientas pedagógicas en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, tales como, facilitar el aprendizaje, mejorar la comprensión, aumentar la motivación, etc., por lo que, en este sentido, se desarrolla este ensayo con la finalidad de mostrar las ventajas del programa RStudio para la enseñanza de las matemáticas.
The Unorthodox Jukebox of the Picaresque Young Girl Phenomenon: An amelioration of subsumable genres
Authors:   Postgraduate Research Scholar, School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Kaushik Mayank Dutt
Published: July 2023

We live in a dodecahedron-structured cybernetic enmeshment of technology running through an extension of media convergence. In this context, the psychic fragmentation of a postmodern aesthetic is radically splintered and spreadeagled. The reflexivity praxis, embedded in a multisensory milieu navigating strange peregrinations (from modernity to postmodernity to post-post modernity), is tearing apart the current fabric, particularly through cinematic endeavors. Therefore, cinema hyphenates the piquant postmodernist aesthetics by orchestrating fragmentation, hyperkinetic synergy, anachronistic mode, pastiche, meta narratives, beats of simulacrum, and the dementia praecox of mutagenicity, to name a few. Films like Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (2022), directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, encapsulate the current vertiginous reality through a metaverse of careening camera movement, frenetic editing, and the pulverization of the fractured self. A new neologism called “transgene” gets illustrated in the film, wherein multiple genre textures (science fiction, comic book aesthetic, melodrama, comedy, action, and an LGBTQ troupe) are indicated through singular sequences or even images in the film. This film clearly obfuscates the clarity of genre iconicity and exhibits a continuum of energy (flowing), but an interesting embodiment of the young girl concept through the character of Jobu Tupaki provides us with a structure in which postmodernism, transgene, and the young girl get encapsulated. The nihilistic and sassy daughter of Evelyn Wang has been fractured across realities of the metaverse, which renders her a powerful universal being bent on causing chaos and destruction. I shall attempt to outline the major configurations and reconceptualizations of several cinematic genres while foregrounding the plane of reality in which postmodernist cinema transforms into a trans-genre or rather undergoes a metamorphosis into a trans-genre. Additionally, it explores the phenomenon of a young girl functioning as a sublime and spectral obsequiousness amalgamated into the infrastructure of postmodernism, resulting in the atomization of trans-genres showcasing everything, everywhere, all at once. Furthermore, the confluence of these genre aesthetics prepares a bouillabaisse that embodies several configurations of young girls or the becoming of young girls (by all genders and ages) through an apocalyptic dread, permeable brain leaks, and a genre mix.
REPRÉSENTATIONS SOCIALES DU VIH/SIDA ET PRATIQUES SEXUELLES À RISQUES CHEZ LES USAGERS DE DROGUES À ABIDJAN (CÔTE D’IVOIRE)
Authors:   Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University Jean Lorougnon Guédé-Daloa (Ivory Coast), AHOUANSOU STANISLAS SONAGNON HOUNDJI , KONAN BAH MODESTE GNAMIEN ,   Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University Jean Lorougnon Guédé-Daloa (Ivory Coast), KOUAKOU YAO FRANÇOIS ,   Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University Jean Lorougnon Guédé-Daloa (Ivory Coast), EVANNO JÉRÔME ,   Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University Jean Lorougnon Guédé-Daloa (Ivory Coast)
Published: July 2023

Cette étude vise à analyser les représentations sociales du VIH/SIDA chez les usagers de drogues (UD) à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). Elle a été réalisée dans le cadre du projet de Réduction des Risques (RdR) auprès des usagers de drogues à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire). Ce projet comportait des discussions de groupe, des entretiens individuels avec les usagers de drogues-Travailleu-(rs) (ses) de Sexe et Hommes ayant des rapports sexuels avec d’autres Hommes. Nous rappelons que bien avant la mise en place de ce projet (RdR) à Abidjan, une étude (quantitative) bio comportementale approuvée par le comité d’éthique et réalisée en 2014 à Abidjan par l’ONG française Médecins du Monde, a révélé une prévalence élevée du VIH (9,8%), d’hépatites virales B et C (10,9% et 2,4%), de la tuberculose (2,9%) et de la syphilis (2,4%) au sein de la population usagère de drogues. Fort de ces constats, la présente recherche qualitative a été initiée. La technique d’effet boule de neige a été utilisée pour le choix des participants et des observations ont été conduites sur six (06) sites de consommation de drogues dits „fumoirs” ou „ghettos” à Abidjan. En sommes 30 personnes ont été interrogées à travers vingt-deux entretiens individuels et un focus group regroupant huit (08) personnes usagères de drogues. La théorie de la représentation a été utilisée. Elle (la représentation sociale) permet de rendre compte des attitudes et pratiques sexuelles des usagers de drogues. Il ressort des résultats que, bien qu’il y ait les antirétroviraux (ARV) pour le traitement du VIH/Sida et malgré toutes les campagnes de sensibilisation sur les modes de transmission et de prévention sur cette pathologie, les usagers de drogues à Abidjan, âgés en général de 15 à 45 ans, perçoivent cette maladie comme synonyme de mort. L’image véhiculée par le VIH/Sida est la peur, l’amaigrissement, la perte des cheveux et la mort. En outre, la dépendance à la drogue et l’infection au VIH/Sida sont appréhendées par certains usagers de drogues comme un sort lancé par un membre de leur famille.
Happiness And Farmers :The Social Ecology And Strategy
Authors: Vanangamudi K.
Published: July 2023

Designed as a guide book â€œA Handbook of Horticultural Sciences Vol. 2â€ for undergraduate and postgraduate scholars of horticulture to bring out the demand for basic and current extensive information as per the syllabus framed by ICAR on the conceptual and applied aspects of Horticulture. Depicted with diagrams, schematic representations, and pictures. The extent of the book is split into 2 units namely Production Technology of Vegetables and Production Technology of Flower Crops and Landscape Gardening. In addition, this book has a distinct feature that each unit has a separate section for facts and figures which will be a ready reckoner for all competitive exams. In Unit VI and VII, a compilation on the common name, scientific name, family, chromosome number, origin, inflorescence and fruit types and an abstract of production technology are given. And also details on gardens in India in Unit VII are furnished. This handbook is particularly helpful in preparation for all competitive exams like Central and State Public Service Commissions, SSC, Forestry, ICAR - AIEEA for JRF and SRF for PG admissions, ICAR - NET and ARS, IBPS-AFO, Post graduate admissions for IARI, SAU's, CAU's, BHU, Deemed Universities, Private Agricultural Colleges etc. This will help to develop students understanding on basic and applied knowledge of Horticulture in depth and more interesting manner.
Cutting-Edge Technology and Libraries
Authors: Partap Bhanu , Bala Suniti , Kumar Amit , r Manju
Published: July 2023

The cutting-edge technologies have impacted the library and its operations in an immense way. The technology has impacted and resolves the crucial issues related with information generation, storage, retrieval and management. The overall working pattern and service delivery pattern of library and information centres have totally been changed with the rapid innovations in technology and its implementation in libraries and its activities. The application of information and communication technology has provided great opportunities for information distributed them the way and form the user preferred. Therefore, it is high time that the libraries have to adopt the cutting-edge technologies in the libraries for the fulfillment of the users need on their satisfaction level. The primary aim of this book is to assist and inform the users as well as library & information science professionals about the various issues and concerns related with the cutting-edge technologies and its impact on library and information services. This book contains papers on various issues related with the theme of the present book written by well-known library and information science professionals as well as academicians, which may be useful for the entire library and information science professionals as well as other academicians.
General English: Skill Development Series, Volume 01
Authors: Pandey Punam
Published: July 2023

"The present manual book entitled GENERAL ENGLISH is specially designed for use as a manual book in the years of the Undergraduate degree programme offered by Agriculture/ technical universities/colleges. Needless to say, language plays such a vital role in our professional as well as daily life that it becomes mandatory for students to invest their sufficient time to equip themselves with a comprehensive understanding of the significant aspects of language and English Grammar along with its basics and nuances. It is an introductory book for imparting knowledge on all the possible aspects of general English. Thus, the objective of the book is to assist students pursuing courses in English or facing the language problem. It imparts the appropriate knowledge over the aforesaid topics and help them communicate effectively in the language. The present manual book comprises eighteen chapters in total followed by sample papers. The exercises put at the end of the chapter each will definitely confer the opportunity to students to exercise their knowledge and comprehension on the topics given by the chapters concerned. The book is systematic and logical. The language of the book is so simple and easy to understand as jargons and hard terms have been weeded out. This book definitely will upgrade the language and skills efficiency of readers by its lucid and concise explanation of the complexities of language, English grammar, phonology, etc. pages of the book are open for everyone concerned. The book is, thus, primarily intended to meet the needs of students' community lacking English grammar as well as communicative skills."