bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STORM v.2: A simple, stochastic rainfall model for exploring the impacts of climate and climate change at and near the land surface in gauged watersheds
Authors: Rios Gaona Manuel F. , Michaelides Katerina , Singer Michael Bliss
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Climate change is expected to have major impacts on land surface and subsurface processes through its expression in the hydrological cycle, but the impacts to any particular basin or region are highly uncertain. Non-stationarities in the frequency, magnitude, duration, and timing of rainfall events have important implications for human societies, water resources, and ecosystems. The conventional approach for assessing the impacts of climate change is to downscale global climate model output and use it to drive regional and local models that express the climate within hydrology near the land surface. While this approach may be useful for linking global general circulation models to the regional hydrological cycle, it is limited for examining the details of hydrological response to climate forcing for a specific location over timescales relevant to decision-makers. For example, the management of a flood or a drought hazard requires detailed information that includes uncertainty based on the variability in storm characteristics rather than on the differences between models within an ensemble. To fill this gap, we present the second version of our STOchastic Rainfall Model (STORM), an open-source and user-friendly modelling framework for simulating a climatic expression as rainfall fields over a basin. This work showcases the use of STORM in simulating ensembles of realistic sequences, and spatial patterns of rainstorms for current climate conditions, and bespoke climate change scenarios that are likely to affect the water balance near the Earth's surface. We outline and detail STORM's new approaches as follows: one copula for linking marginal distributions of storm intensity and duration; orographic stratification of rainfall using the copula approach; a radial decay rate for rainfall intensity which takes into consideration potential, but unrecorded, maximum storm intensities; an optional component to simulate storm start dates and times via circular/directional statistics; and a simple implementation for modelling future climate scenarios. We also introduce a new pre-processing module that facilitates the generation of model input in the form of probability density functions (PDFs) from historical data for subsequent stochastic sampling. Independent validation showed that the average performance of STORM falls within 5.5 % of the historical seasonal total rainfall in the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed (Arizona, USA) that occurred in the current century.
Benthic foraminifers in coastal habitats of Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve, southern Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt
Authors: BadrElDin Ahmed M. , Hallock Pamela
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The Red Sea is globally recognized for its exceptional diversity of marine environments despite relatively high salinities (39–41). Unfortunately, as elsewhere, anthropogenic activities are degrading coastal environments, including coral reefs. We examined foraminiferal distributions to assess the ecological status of coral reef environments in the coastal area of the Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve (RMNR) in the southern Sinai coastal region. Sediment samples were collected in mangrove, shallow-lagoon, nearshore, and coral reef habitats. Overall, 95 species were recorded. Five benthic foraminiferal species that host algal symbionts dominated the assemblages, representing ∼60 % of the assemblages, along with one porcelaneous heterotrophic species (Quinqueloculina seminulum; ∼8 %). The symbiont-bearing species were three porcelaneous forms (Amphisorus hemprichii, Peneroplis pertusus, and P. planatus) and two hyaline taxa (Amphistegina lobifera and A. lessonii). Peneroplis and Amphisorus dominated shallow-bay and mangrove channel assemblages, where carbonate sediments predominated, whereas Amphistegina were most abundant in reef sediments. The results of diversity and heterogeneity indices, including the Shannon–Wiener index (H′), the Simpson index (D), and the evenness index (E), were remarkably consistent. The foraminiferal assemblages are characterized by low diversity (H′), low evenness, and often high dominance (D). Values of the FoRAM Index consistently exceeded four, indicating water quality suitable for carbonate production and accretion. Relatively high percentages of foraminifers were collected live (stained), with up to 18 % of the total assemblage in some localities. The low α-Fisher indices and commonly observed “abnormal” peneroplid and soritid specimens reflect that these metrics must be used with caution when assessing tropical–subtropical shallow-water assemblages in hypersaline environments. Benthic species that host algal symbionts represent a tiny fraction of total numbers of benthic species, yet photosynthesis by the algal symbionts allows the dominance of those few in clear, shallow, reef-associated waters where particulate food is limited. In addition, morphological variability is extremely common in peneroplids and soritids for reasons not fully understood.
Augmented Reality Untuk Pembelajaran Pengenalan Rumah Adat Indonesia Berbasis Andorid
Authors: Ramanda Febri , Kurniawan Jefdy , Nur Delyardi
Published: July 2024

Abstract
 Rumah adat merupakan rumah yang mempunyai ciri khas bangunan suatu daerah yang melambangkan kebudayaan daerah itu sendiri. Rumah adat juga memiliki keunikan dari segi bentuk, fungsi dan makna bangunannya. Sebagai masyarakat Indonesia kita harus mengenalkan salah satu budaya yang ada agar tidak dilupakan oleh masyarakat khususnya anak sekolah. Dilihat dari perkembangan teknologi, kita harus menciptakan sesuatu yang baru dalam memperkenalkan rumah adat. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan di SD IT BINA INSANI, para guru disana masih menggunakan media konvensional berupa buku teks dan buku tematik untuk proses pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu penulis membuat sebuah aplikasi untuk menunjang pembelajaran pengenalan rumah adat Indonesia bagian barat menggunakan Augmented Reality yang diberi nama RA-IBB. Aplikasi ini berbasis Android sehingga guru dapat dengan mudah menjelaskan materi tentang rumah adat dan dapat menampilkan rumah adat dalam bentuk 3D tanpa harus datang langsung ke provinsi. Dan agar siswa dapat mempelajari rumah adat dimana saja dan kapan saja. Pembuatan aplikasi ini menggunakan metode air terjun untuk tahap pengembangannya. Aplikasi RA-IBB berisi materi tentang rumah adat indonesia bagian barat beserta objek 3Dnya dan soal kuis yang menggunakan pengacakan soal dengan algoritma random shuffle. Algoritma random shuffle adalah pengacakan pertanyaan dari suatu record atau array. Berdasarkan pengujian User Acceptance Test (UAT) pada guru diperoleh hasil dari beberapa aspek yaitu aspek desain menghasilkan persentase sebesar 91%, aspek informasi aplikasi menghasilkan persentase sebesar 91,6% dan aspek materi menghasilkan persentase sebesar 91,6%. . 90,7%. Sehingga hasil ini dapat dikategorikan sangat setuju. Kata Kunci :
Kata kunci abstrak : Rumah Adat, Augmented Reality, Algoritma Shuffle Random
Pengolahan Data Penjualan SparePart Mobil Menggunakan Metode Clustering Dengan Algoritma K-Means
Authors: Suri Riko Muhammmad , Afriyani Risti , Risman Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Laporan ini menjelaskan tentang aplikasi perangkat lunak Weka pada data mining. Tanagra adalah software data mining yang dapat digunakan untuk mengakses beberapa metode data mining yang ada. Data dibangun menggunakan excel dengan jenis teks data. Aplikasi ini menggunakan dataset input. Dalam melaksanakan pengujian algoritma ini data yang dipakai adalah data barang di Interkom Penjualan Spart Part Mobil Dalam penerapan ini, digunakan penerapan clustering dengan menggunakana algoritma K- means.
Sistem Pakar dengan Menggunakan Metode Fordward Chaining dalam Menganalisis Penyakit pada Kucing
Authors: Yuza Mahendra Deni , Hermanto Hermanto
Published: July 2024

IPeningkatan ilmu pengetahuan berbanding lurus dengan perkembangan teknologi saat sekarang ini. Hal ini ditandai dengan munculnya teknologi yang mampu mengadopsi proses dan cara berpikir manusia yang sering disebut dengan Artificial Intelligence (AI) atau biasa dikenal dengan kecerdasan buatan. Salah satu bagian dari kecerdasan buatan ini adalah Expert System atau sering disebut dengan Sistem Pakar. Dalam Sistem Pakar dikenal dengan beberapa metode penalaran yang digunakan untuk mendukung proses berjalanya sistem, diantaranya yaitu metode Inferensi berbasis aturan yaitu Forward Chaining. Forward Chaining merupakan strategi untuk memprediksi atau mencari solusi dari suatu masalah yang dimulai dengan sekumpulan fakta yang diketahui, kemudian menurunkan fakta baru berdasarkan aturan yang premisnya cocok dengan fakta yang diketahui. Dalam artian, prosesnya dimulai dari fakta-fakta yang ada melalui proses penalaran fakta-fakta menuju suatu goal atau suatu tujuan. Kucing adalah salah satu hewan peliharaan yang paling populer dipelihara dan disukai oleh manusia. Manusia sebagai pemelihara kucing harusnya dapat mengetahui cara pencegahan maupun cara perawatan berbagai macam penyakit pada kucing peliharaanya agar tidak menganggu kesehatan lingkungan maupun kesehatan pemiliknya sendiri. Namun banyak diantara masyarakat tidak mengetahui cara memelihara kucing yang baik mengenai penanganan penyakit pada kucing tersebut. Pada dasarnya masyarakat lebih memilih untuk langsung membawa kucing peliharaanya ke klinik hewan atau dokter hewan apabila hewan peliharaanya tersebut mengalami sakit. Namun apabila butuh pertolongan pertama untuk penyakit tersebut, masyarakat sering mengalami masalah dikarenakan tidak mengerti sakit yang diderita oleh kucing, penyebab dan solusi apa yang harus dilakukan untuk melakukan pengobatan, sehingga menyebabkan sakit yang lebih parah bahkan  menyebabkan  kematian  pada  kucing  tersebut. Berdasarkan uraian latar belakang diatas serta rujukan dari penelitian terdahulu, maka penelitian ini mengangkat tema yaitu “Sistem Pakar dengan Menggunakan Metode Fordward Chaining dalam Menganalisis Penyakit pada Kucing (Studi Kasus pada Thibbul Pet Shop & Klinik Hewan)”, untuk memberikan informasi kepada pecinta kucing jika kucing kesayanganya dalam keadaan kritis.
Analysis of the Impact of Political Neutrality in Education on Superintendent Elections : Focusing on Comparative the Cost of Electing Superintendents and Governors
Authors: Moon Seungok , Yang Sungkwan
Published: July 2024

The superintendent election prohibits the involvement of political parties in accordance with the constitution, which specifies the political neutrality of education. However, superintendent candidates participate in elections by applying the Public Official Election Act based on party affiliation. They also incur election expenses based on the same criteria recommended by the party for governors candidates. The purpose of this study is to examine how superintendent elections, influenced by political neutrality, differ from governors elections, through the analysis of election violation cases and the analysis of differences in election expenses. Additionally, to examine differences in election expenses, the study compared the income and expenditures of superintendents and governors based on official election expense data from the National Election Commission. The study compared candidate assets, campaign contributions, and party support funds for income, and election expense limit, expense coverage limit, and detailed expenditure items for expenditures. Furthermore, the study selected five accounting officers overseeing election expenses in both superintendent and governors elections, conducted interviews, and explored differences in election expense operations. Recognizing that the election of the superintendent has the specific condition, educational practice was discussed on issues that require standards and methods suitable for the election of the superintendent. The superintendent election system should suggested the re-establishment of the election cost system, such as special provisions for the election of superintendents only and the public system.
A Study on the Direction of Integrated Early Childhood Education and Care Policies through the Perception of Prospective Early Childhood Educators
Authors: Kim So Young
Published: July 2024

This study analyzed the current status of inclusive education policies and the perceptions of prospective preschool teachers regarding these policies.
The findings of this study are as follows, Firstly, the current government is promoting unified management systems for inclusive education policies. Secondly, prospective preschool teachers show more interest in inclusive education policies than in knowledge itself. Thirdly, prospective preschool teachers recognize the necessity of inclusive education policies because they ensure the similarity between early childhood education and care, enabling all young children to receive equal education and services. Fourthly, prospective preschool teachers believe that the qualification standards for teachers in inclusive education policies should remain similar to those of current kindergarten teachers, and the acquisition methods should be maintained in their current form. Fifthly, prospective preschool teachers perceive the goals of inclusive education policies as aiming to improve the quality of early childhood education and care. The conclusions of this study are: Firstly, legislative amendments related to inclusive education policies are necessary for their implementation. Secondly, strategies for enhancing knowledge about inclusive education policies should be developed. Thirdly, inclusive education policies should be approached with a long-term perspective. Fourthly, ways to bridge gaps between various perspectives need to be considered. Fifthly, there is a need for curriculum development related to inclusive education policies.
A Study on the Concept and Success Factors of Alliance Universities
Authors: Bae Sang Hoon , Hwang Soo Jeong , Han Song Ie , Cho eun won
Published: July 2024

This study aims to explore the emergence of alliance universities as a new model of university innovation and to enhance understanding of their concepts and key components. Additionally, it examines university-level efforts and governmental policies necessary for their success within the Korean context. To achieve these goals, comprehensive literature analysis, policy process analysis, and expert focus group interviews were conducted. The research findings are as follows. First, alliance universities are defined as a system where two or more universities establish a single decision-making body to collaborate extensively toward common goals. Second, analysis using the policy process model revealed the convergence of problem flows, political flows, and policy alternative flows around the policy agenda of alliance universities, particularly triggered by the “2024 Glocal University 30 project” initiative. Third, success factors for the establishment and operation of alliance universities include: establishing a vision and branding, governance influence and autonomy scope setting, formulation of specialization strategies, and fostering consensus through member participation and communication. The study concludes with academic and practical implications for alliance universities.
A Critical Reflection on the Refusal to Request the Appointment of the President of Gongju National University of Education
Authors: Lee Myung Ju
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to critically examine the process of rejecting the appointment recommendation for the president of Gongju National University of Education, who was elected in accordance with the relevant regulations governing university president appointments. To achieve this, the study analyzed a variety of records, including diaries written by Professor L, a candidate for the presidency, interviews with 24 advisors, phone calls, text messages, and media reports.
As a result of the study, the government's personnel verification criteria were not applied to the refusal to propose the appointment of the president of Gongju National University of Education, and the National Intelligence Service was involved. In addition, at the time of the rejection disposition, the ‘reason for rejection’ was not presented, and the appointment proposal was later rejected due to personal flaws. It was found that the decision to propose an appointment was made in a Top-Down method. In conclusion, it was found that the refusal to propose the appointment of the President of the Gongju National University of Education was politically and ideologically made.
In the future, the university will have to decide on its own. In addition, the system improvement is required to ensure the autonomy of universities, which is the basic value of the constitution, in the appointment of the president elected by direct election.
Organic petrography and biomarker proxies of subbituminous coal from the Dubrava field (Aleksinac Basin, Serbia)
Authors: Kojić Ivan , Novković Željana , Stojanović Ksenija , Životić Dragana , Bechtel Achim , Sachsenhofer Reinhard F.
Published: July 2024

A comprehensive petrographic and biomarker study has been performed to evaluate sources, paleoenvironment and maturity of organic matter (OM) in coal samples taken from the borehole BD-4 in the Dubrava block (Aleksinac Basin, Serbia). Studied samples are dominated by vitrinite group macerals, with variable content of liptinite and very low amount of inertinite. The measured random vitrinite reflectance, Rock Eval data and biomarker assemblages confirmed subbituminous rank of coal. The OM is at the late diagenetic and early catagenetic stage. Contents of total organic carbon and mineral matter vary in wide range, indicating frequent changes of depositional settings. Content of sulphur is moderate to very high. The main sources of OM in Aleksinac coal were angiosperms, ferns and aquatic macrophytes, with subordinate contribution of conifer paleovegetation. Diagenetic alteration of OM was governed by methanotrophic bacteria and chemoautotrophic bacteria. Deposition of OM occurred in a low-lying mire environment, showing decreasing concentration of sulphate ions upward the borehole BD-4. The coal deposition was terminated by rise of water level, which led to drowning of the mire and transition to lacustrine environment.
Preliminary petrographic assessment of the suitability of Bobov Dol coals,
SW Bulgaria for fluidized-bed coal gasification
Authors: Zdravkov Alexander , Groβ Doris , Životić Dragana , Kojić Ivan , Stojanović Ksenija , Bechtel Achim
Published: July 2024

Coal samples from seams Ia, I, IIa+b, III, IV, and V from the Bobov Dol deposit in SW Bulgaria were studied using optical microscopy and proximate analysis in order to determine their suitability for fluidized-bed gasification. The moderate- to high seam averaged ash yields and the huminite reflectance values in the range 0.43–0.5 classify the studied coals as medium- to very low grade, low-rank A (sub-bituminous) according to the International classification of in-seam coals. Based on the organic composition and ash yields, the coals from seams IIa+b, III, IV, and V seem more suitable for fluidized-bed gasification, but their usefulness will depend largely on the coal pre-processing.
Deleuze: surfeando el océano del tiempo con la relación diferencial cine / filosofía
Authors: Ferreyra Julián
Published: July 2024

En este artículo mostraremos que el trabajo que Gilles Deleuze realizó en torno al cine no debe considerarse como un estudio sobre el séptimo arte, sino como una búsqueda de nuevas herramientas para llevar a cabo la tarea de la filosofía en el contexto de una nueva imagen del pensamiento que emerge a lo largo del siglo XX (errática, dispersa, precaria). El tiempo está fuera de sus goznes, y resulta, por tanto, imposible de pensar exclusivamente con los medios tradicionales de la filosofía (la escritura). Cruzando los libros y las clases de cine con otras obras de Deleuze del mismo período, caracterizaremos la imagen de pensamiento de nuestra época y argumentaremos que solo es posible surfear su haz energético con los conceptos que emergen de la relación diferencial entre cine y filosofía.
Brujas entre duros y flojos: el film noir y la crisis de la imagen acción
Authors: Setton Román
Published: July 2024

Silvia Federici (2004) desarrolló la tesis de que la caza de brujas fue la principal acción que se llevó adelante para instalar el nuevo orden patriarcal del capitalismo con una nueva división genérica y jerárquica del trabajo. La familia nuclear fue entonces un dispositivo central para el éxito de ese modelo productivo y, a la vez, para la doble mistificación del trabajo de la mujer (“eso que llamamos amor es trabajo no pago”) y de la sujeción del hombre trabajador bajo la forma de la libertad formal. De los personajes característicos del film noir, la mujer fatal —que pone en crisis el orden familiar—, el detective homosocial y misógino y el hombre común que busca escapar a la gris cotidianeidad y encontrar una vida plena de realización del deseo son algunos de los más recurrentes. Intentaremos mostrar que la coexistencia de estos personajes, junto con “una determinada perspectiva del mundo, una perspectiva pesimista, cínica o nihilista” (Grob, 2008: 9) no solo conforman una nueva sensibilidad, sino que, además, dan cuenta de la crisis de los valores modernos y la fe en el progreso. Esa nueva modalidad noire presenta un mundo de condenación y soñadores que se condice con un cambio de época y la crisis o el agotamiento de la imagen acción, que se manifiesta en que (casi) toda imagen circula como tópico en un marco de situaciones dispersivas y debilitamiento de los nexos sensoriomotrices (Deleuze, 1984; 1987).
La filología en Nietzsche como hermenéutica filosófica. Una lectura (preliminar) desde Gadamer
Authors: Maneiro Santiago
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto analizar la filología en los escritos de juventud de Nietzsche desde ciertos conceptos fundamentales de la obra de Gadamer. Nuestro estudio parte de la hipótesis de que mediante un recorrido por algunas de las nociones centrales que estructuran la hermenéutica gadameriana es posible reafirmar el carácter hermenéutico de la filología en Nietzsche. En este sentido, el objetivo principal del artículo es caracterizar la filología nietzscheana como una hermenéutica filosófica, aportando a una (re)habilitación de su pensamiento en esta tradición.
ANALISIS PENYEBAB TERJADI FALSE ALARM PADA FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DI GEDUNG NUSANTARA I DPR RI
Authors: Anggraeni Destri , Hamid Mustofa Abi
Published: July 2024

Peristiwa
kebakaran di tempat kerja dapat membawa dampak yang merugikan
bagi
banyak pihak, sehingga dengan adanya kebakaran bisa menimbulkan
banyak
korban jiwa, kerugian material, kerugian kerja dan kerugian lainnya yang bisa berakibat fatal.
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah
 untuk memahami prinsip kerja sistem pendeteksi kebakaran
, mengetahui peran fire alarm system terhadap keamanan dan keselamatan penghuni gedung, serta mengetahui penyebab terjadinya false alarm pada fire alarm system di Gedung Nusantara I DPR RI.
Pada riset ini me
nggunakan
tata cara kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif
. M
etode pengambilan informasi berbentuk observasi, wawancara
,
dan dokumentasi.
Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan bahwa sistem peringatan kebakaran ini mampu mendeteksi dan menimbulkan bunyi peringatan kepada semua penghuni gedung. Hal ini akibat adanya kebakaran yang diawali dengan pengiriman sinyal dari detektor dan terhubung sampai ke master panel. Sistem peringatan kebakaran di gedung berperan untuk memberikan peringatan kepada penghuni gedung, pekerja, atau pengunjung tentang adanya kebakaran, sehingga mereka dapat segera mengambil tindakan evakuasi yang tepat dan memadamkan api jika memungkinkan. Faktor penyebab terjadinya false alarm dikarenakan detektor pada fire alarm ini langsung mendeteksi seperti asap rokok, adanya debu, adanya masalah pada instalasi, dan detektor rusak.
ANALISIS TEGANGAN DAN PENYEBAB PENURUNAN KEKERASAN PADA BRACKET ARM LINK DENGAN MATERIAL ALUMINIUM 7050 T4751
Authors: Zainuddin Zainuddin , Aminudin Muhammad , Ismantoro Ardian , Burhanudin Burhanudin
Published: July 2024

Pada dunia penerbangan keamanan dan keselamatan menjadi prioritas utama, sehingga kualitas dan mutu dari komponen haru
s
memenuhi standar yang ditentukan.
Salah satu komponen yang akan dibahas adalah bracket arm link yang terletak pada bagian wing atau sayap kiri pesawat yang berfungsi sebagai support fixture pada arm link. Komponen ini dibuat dengan material Aluminium 7050 T7451.
Pada kasus ini ditemukan penurunan nilai kekerasan Aluminium 7050 T7451 dengan nilai 80 HB dari standar 82–92 HB yang dikhawatirkan menjadi masalah di kemudian hari. Sehingga perlu dicari tahu penyebabnya supaya dapat terhindar dari kejadian serupa.
Metode yang dilakukan untuk analisis penyebab utama penurunan nilai kekerasan Al
uminium
7050 T7451 yaitu dengan cara studi literatur terkait
hal
yang memungkinkan terjadinya penurunan kekerasan material
dan menggunakan bantuan software
CAD/CAE
untuk
Finite Element Analysis
(
FEA
)
.
Hasil yang didapat dari penyebab penurunan kekerasan material Al
uminium
7050 T7451 yaitu paparan panas yang merupakan sumber panas satu-satunya berdasarkan processing sheet dan terjadi paparan panas lebih dari satu kali
. Selain itu,
hasil simulasi termal menunjukkan area paparan panas menyebar secara merata pada seluruh bagian komponen pada satu kali paparan
.
Penyebab spesifik belum dapat diketahui mengingat sumber panas dari proses machiningmemiliki banyak faktor seperti keadaan coolant, keadaan cutter tools, dan kecepatan pemakanan yang tidak diketahui. Pada kasus ini
hasil simulasi menunjukkan bahwa tegangan maksimal 259,6 MPa masih dalam kategori aman dengan nilai safety factor 1,491.
Environmental and Health Impacts of Unregulated Lithium Mining Practices: Lessons from Nigeria's Oil Industry
Authors: J. O. Oche , O. O. Joseph , E. Stephen
Published: July 2024

Unregulated lithium mining in Nigeria poses severe environmental and health risks akin to the historical devastation caused by oil extraction in the Niger Delta, where oil exploration activities led to oil spills and gas flaring, resulting in soil and water contamination, biodiversity loss, and public health crises. Similarly, lithium extraction depletes and contaminates water, exacerbating water scarcity and health issues. Hazardous by-products from lithium mining, such as heavy metals and toxic chemicals, often cause air pollution, environmental degradation, and severe respiratory and systemic health problems. To prevent a repeat of the catastrophic outcomes seen in the Niger Delta, stringent environmental regulations, comprehensive impact assessments, and community involvement are imperative. Establishing a specialized regulatory body and adopting best practices from established lithium mining countries can ensure the sustainable and safe exploitation of lithium resources.
Kamal Transform of Unit Step Functions
Authors: N. O. Onuoha
Published: July 2024

This research presents the Kamal transform of unit step functions. Kamal transform is an integral transform that can be applied to solve mathematical problems. Kamal transform has some similarities with Laplace transform. Both transforms are half line and one fold integral transforms. Due to the applications of unit step functions in diverse areas, this paper showcases the Kamal transform of unit step functions. We applied Kamal transform to the following unit step functions: (a) Heaviside unit step function, (b) Shifted unit step function, and (c) Unit impulse function. The results obtained showed that the new integral transform (Kamal transform) can be applied to unit step functions.
An Efficient Security Routing Protocol for Cloud-Based Networks Using Cisco Packet Tracer
Authors: M. M. Yusuf , K. G. Fumlack , M. Caleb , L. C. Okpalaifeako
Published: July 2024

In light of growing cloud computing usage, this study is designed and implemented on an efficient security routing protocol for cloud-based networks using Cisco Packet Tracer. Cloud computing's shared resources and dynamic scalability make cloud-based networks vulnerable to unwanted access, data breaches, and insider assaults, prompting the research. The research objectives are to identify and categorize security threats, evaluate existing security solutions, propose an enhanced security measures, and validate these solutions through simulations in Cisco Packet Tracer. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, integrating quantitative and qualitative research designs. Primary data were collected through surveys using Google form and network analysis tools within Cisco Packet Tracer, while secondary data is derived from a comprehensive literature review. The study employed a random sampling technique to select participants with relevant expertise in cloud security. Data analysis involved thematic analysis to identify patterns in the literature and content analysis to extract insights from survey responses. Statistical tests were used to analyze quantitative data, and network analysis was conducted on data obtained from Cisco Packet Tracer simulations. Key findings revealed that data breaches, unauthorized access, insider threats, malware, ransomware attacks, and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks were significant security concerns. The survey results indicated a consensus on the importance of specific features in efficient security routing protocols but also highlighted skepticism regarding the effectiveness of existing protocols. The proposed security measures, including the Three-Level Enabled Secret protocol, Encryption protocol, Secure Shell protocol (SSH), and various routing protocols such as EIGRP, RIP, BGP, and OSPF, Trunk protocol, switch-port security protocol were validated through simulations and showed effectiveness in mitigating security threats. The study has both theoretical and practical implications, contributing to the body of knowledge in cloud computing security and providing practical recommendations for organisations to strengthen their cloud security posture. Limitations include the simulation-based approach and the focus on specific security protocols, suggesting areas for further research in real-world implementation and integration with emerging technologies.
Curbing the Effect of Climate Change for Sustainable Development through Digital Transformation and Environmental Sustainability
Authors: O. J. Adigun, , A. O. Afolaranmi,
Published: July 2024

Climate change has posed a lot of dangers to economic growth and development. Such dangers include hotter temperatures, severe storms, increased drought, inadequate food supply, poverty, displacement of people and many risks to human life. These dangers occur on earth through human activities which release greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, this paper aims to look at environmental sustainability through digital transformation, in order to reduce the effect of climate change on economies, businesses, governance, and socio-political outcomes in the 21st century. It also identified how digital transformation plays an increasingly significant role in promoting environmental sustainability. The paper adopted a systematic literature review, a qualitative approach, and a historical analysis. Findings revealed that non-conformity with environmental best practices has gross adverse effects on achieving sustainable development. It was also discovered that non-enforcement of environmental laws and regulations poses a danger to environmental sustainability. The paper concluded that adopting digital transformation will be of great advantage to environmental sustainability thus reducing the impact of climate change and accelerating sustainable development in our economies. This paper recommended strict enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. There should be a paradigm shift in the approach to achieving environmental sustainability by improving the circular economy through digital devices (enabling reuse and recycling), extending the lifespan of software and devices, and promoting technologies that help reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption. Also, the importance of less usage of energy by switching to LED light bulbs and energy-efficient electric appliances in our various homes and offices should be emphasized.
Assessing Multi-drug resistant Methicillin-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci: Comparative Study in the Tertiary Healthcare Settings and Urban Built Environments of Vidarbha Maharashtra, India
Authors: Keshri Anushri , Gore Dilip G. , Kolla Varaprasad
Published: July 2024

The global challenge of antibiotic resistance is particularly pronounced in India, where hospital and urban built environments (UBE) serve as prominent reservoirs, amplifying the risk of rapid dissemination because of high population growth and inadequate surveillance. With the uncontrolled use of antibiotics and by natural genetic makeup, the resistance in staphylococci species is on the rise. In this study medical hub region Vidarbha, Maharashtra, India investigated for a resistance profile of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) once identified by a VITEK 2 and coagulase test. The antibiotic profiling was carried out by the Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method and the % resistance was calculated by statistical analysis to record significance change (P<0.05). According to the results UBE and hospital setting are positive for CoNS and prominently deducted as S. cohnii, S. haemolyticus, S. saprophyticus, S. warneri, and S. aureus. The CoNS species were found to be resistant to many antibiotics but sensitive to few, although the statistical difference was found to be non-significant (P>0.05). A study also highlighted that CoNS species in hospital environments were found to be more resistant towards the range of antibiotics compared to UBE isolates in Vidarbha. In conclusion, it has been put forward that five species of staphylococci are dominating in Vidarbha, and all of them are acquired with drug resistance which demands close surveillance in the coming time to reduce the spread of pathogens.
Enhancement of Non-Heme Iron Absorption from Vegetable Foods by using Vitamin-C supplements in Wistar Rats
Authors: Ramachandran Somasundaram , Manthena Ramya , Gopi Chandravadivelu , D Dhanaraju Magharla
Published: July 2024

Anemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in women and children. It causes a poor birth outcome, decline in mental ability, weakness and affects the reproductive age of women. The objective of this study is to assess the enhanced absorption of non-heme iron by using foods rich in Vitamin-C. Anemia was induced by intraperitoneal administration of 60mg/kg phenylhydrazine in rats. Later they were fed with heme iron food, non-heme iron food and non-heme iron food along with vitamin-C rich food supplements for 28 days according to the designated groups. Group 1(Negative control), Group 2(Positive control), Group 3(Heme food), Group 4(Non-heme food) and Group 5(Non-heme food along with Vitamin-C food supplements). On the last day, the blood sample was collected from the rats by retro orbital puncture and analysed. The result reveals that there is a steep increase of iron absorption in non-heme iron food along with vitamin-C food supplements group and the level of red blood cell, haemoglobin and red blood cell indices were compared with rats treated with heme food. The vitamin-C food supplements enhanced iron absorption in non-heme iron food by forming a chelate with ferric iron at an acid pH that remains soluble at the alkaline pH of the small intestine. Therefore the study strongly recommended that the usage of vitamin-C rich food supplements along with non-heme food enhances the absorption of iron in vegetable foods.
Wound healing and Antimicrobial properties of extract of the Rumex confertus Willd
Authors: Umarov Doniyor , Tseomashko Natalya , Abidova Aziza , Abrekova Nadjiye , Beknazarova Nuriya , Turaboev Shukhrat , Makhmudov Sardor , Mamadrahimov Azimjon , Eshboev Farkhod , Sagdullaev Bakhodir
Published: July 2024

The wound healing process is of great importance in the field of medicine and healthcare. Effective wound healing is crucial for restoring tissue integrity, preventing infection, and promoting overall patient well-being. In recent years, there has been growing interest in developing innovative approaches to enhance wound healing. This study focuses on the evaluation of wound healing potential of a composition (polyphenolic extract derived from the of Rumex confertus Willd., collagen from animal tendons, and wound covering film). The study demonstrates the superior wound healing activity of this composition compared to a commercial reference drug “NeuSkin-F”. Additionally, the R. confertus Willd. extract showed significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus with inhibition zones ranging from 12.35±0.14 to 27.2±0.2. The intragastric administration of the extract in experimental animals did not result in toxicity effects or mortality. Furthermore, the extract demonstrated a lack of local skin or skin-resorptive effects, implying that it does not cause any adverse reactions or damage to the skin upon application. Additionally, it did not exhibit an irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the eye, suggesting its potential for safe use without causing discomfort or irritation to ocular tissues. These indicate that the extract is non-toxic and can be classified as a practically non-toxic substance, falling under the 5th hazard class. These findings regarding the safety of the R. confertus Willd. extract highlight its potential as a viable candidate for further development and exploration in wound healing applications.
Influence of Soil Salinity on the Chemical Composition of Essential Oil of Rosmarinus officinalis in Syria
Authors: Besher Shaza , Alallan Louai , Hasan Agha Mohamed Isam , Alshamaa Isam , Thallaj Nasser
Published: July 2024

This work aimed to investigate salinity influence on the biosynthesis of essential oil and its constituents in Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), and to optimize yield by modulating environmental factors (soil). Four groups of Rosmarinus officinalis plants were cultivated, each containing four samples, over a four-month period from May to September (2011). The irrigation solutions utilized a salinity gradient ranging from 25mM to 100 mM, with each group being irrigated separately on average every three days. The fourth group irrigated with distilled water served as a control. Essential oils were extracted from both cultivated and wild groups, in both fresh and dried states. Eight samples were collected from various regions in Syria, including Salkhad, Swieda, Sheikh Badr, Tartous, Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Damascus (cultivated samples), and Kalamoon. The highest quantities of oil were extracted from samples in the Sweida and Kalamoon regions. Rosemary leave essential oil contains numerous chemical constituents in proportions depending on the plant's origin. The GC-MS data revealed an elevated concentration of oxygenated compounds, such as camphor, borneol, and verbenone, in the cultivated samples. Additionally, the results demonstrated that soil salinity within permissible limits could enhance production and improve the essential oil yield of the plant.
Protein-Protein Docking and Structural Prediction of KMT2C Variant from Cervical Cancer Whole Exome Sequencing Data
Authors: Kumari Duppala Santosh , C. Pawar Smita , Vyas Ashish , Vure Sugunakar
Published: July 2024

Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among women and the fourth leading cancer for mortality worldwide, and it is caused by persistent infections of Human papillomavirus (HPV). Most of the death cases are reported in developing countries like Africa and Southeast Asia. As the incidence and mortality rates increase globally, women with advanced and recurrent cancers are showing less response towards chemoradiotherapy. Hence, molecular therapies and targets show promising results. In our study, we have performed whole exome sequencing of 10 samples in a cohort and after analyzing received top mutated genes/ variants and one of the top variants in this study we focused on KMT2C rs ID 138908625 exon 8 regions Chr 7:152265083 variation C>A, T, protein structure prediction, c score, and TM value evaluated for wild type, Query 1 and Query for top 5 models of KMT2C by I TASSER. The predicted values of the models of KMT2C Query 2 show structural similarity and functional analog when compared to Query 1 with wild-type KMT2C. Further, protein-protein docking studies were performed using Cluspro 2.0 with the compounds of Arteminisin, Shikonin, Sitoinoside IX, Bucidarasin A, and Betulin with KMT2C. The Betulin shows better binding energy (-12.5 Kcal/mol) and followed by Bucidarasin (-12.3Kcal/mol) with KMT2C. The present study is the combination of insilico work with the whole exome sequencing variants, that can be used in the prognosis and diagnosis of cervical cancer. The docking studies predict the molecular binding affinities of the ligand and the protein fold conformations.
Development and validation of a bioanalytical technique entitled 5-fluorouracil (5FU) used in therapeutic drug monitoring.
Authors: Patil Bhakti , Chavan Nitesh , Gota Vikram , Kulkarni Preeti , Kulkarni Preeti
Published: July 2024

Aim: The primary goal of this research was to create a therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) approach for the oldest anticancer medication, 5-fluorouracil (5FU). Materials And Methods: We employed a Plasma matrix for analyte extraction through protein precipitation. Chromatographic separation of the analyte with the internal standard, 5-bromouracil (5BU), was carried out using a Phenomenex Luna C18 150*4.6mm 5um analytical column with an isocratic program. Gimeracil, which serves as a DPD enzyme inhibitor, was used to enhance the stability of 5FU in blood. The calibration curve for 5-fluorouracil was linear (r2 ≥ 0.99) from a range of 0.2μg/ml to 10μg/ml. The validation of the method was conducted following the bioanalytical method guidelines outlined by ICH and FDA in 2022. Conclusion: The method has been successfully developed and validated as a therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) service to accurately determine the level of 5FU concentration in patients with gastric conditions, ensuring the specificity, sensitivity, and reliability of the method.
A Review of The State of Drug Development for uncommon Diseases and its Future Potential
Authors: Kumar A. Sathish , Reddy P. Bhaskara
Published: July 2024

This article discusses the development of drugs for uncommon diseases as well as the future prospects for these drugs. When developing treatments for uncommon diseases, there are several challenges that must be overcome. Among them are limited patient populations, a lack of understanding of uncommon diseases, and regulatory hurdles. Regulatory incentives and advancements in drug development are discussed in addition to the use of biomarkers and repurposing existing drugs. Patients suffering from uncommon diseases need innovation and collaboration.
An Exploration and Classification of the Generative Concepts of Lifelong Education Practice Elements
Authors: Kim Jin Hwa , Park Jeong Eui ,   The Korean Society for Lifelong Education
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to derive and categorize the practical elements of lifelong education and to explain and discuss the conceptual meaning of each element. The derived 7 elements of lifelong education practice can give the following exploratory meaning: First, the subject of practice should pay attention to the fact that citizens are involved in various practices as new subjects of lifelong education. Second, the area of practice is spreading from the short-distance living base to the community, universities, local governments, etc. Third, the subjects of practice include voluntary learning groups, lifelong learning activists, and lifelong educators as well as lifelong learners. Fourth, the contents of practice are based on lifelong education programs and lifelong learning projects, and lifelong learning counseling and consulting, lifelong education classes and practices are supported. Fifth, the philosophy and purpose of practice are the formation of micro-level personal fulfillment, macro-level lifelong learning community, and the creation of lifelong learning society. Sixth, the principle and process of practice focuses on the practical knowledge and functional competence that the subjects exercise in the process of practice. Seventh, the results of practice are confirmed at the level of lifelong education institutions and local communities as well as personal growth and change in terms of results, achievements, and effects.
Decreased Strength, Complication Rate and Higher Satisfaction in Conservative Treatment of Partial Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture Compared to Surgical Treatment: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hopper Haleigh M , Nelson Chase T , Sandoval Luke A , Cyrus John W. , Satalich James R , O'Neill Conor N , Vap Alexander R
Published: July 2024

Background

Treatment modalities for partial distal biceps tendon (DBT) ruptures include conservative management (immobilization, medication, and physical therapy) or surgery. Selecting treatment modality can present a challenge to both patient and provider.

Hypothesis

It was hypothesized that patients undergoing surgical treatment for partial DBT rupture would have higher complications but better overall strength, range of motion (ROM), and patient satisfaction.

Study Design

Systematic Review

Methods

A systematic review was performed in adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Cochrane, Embase, and Medline databases were searched for studies published through May 2023. Studies were included if they examined patients with a partial DBT rupture who underwent treatment. Exclusion criteria were non-human studies, studies not in English, reviews, technical notes, letters to the editor, surgical technique papers, and studies reported in a prior review.

Results

13 studies consisting of 290 patients with a partial DBT tear were included in this review. 75% of the patients were male and the ages ranged from 23 – 75 years. The follow up for the patients ranged from 1 – 94 months. 55 patients underwent conservative treatment versus 256 patients underwent surgical treatment. Outcomes examined by the studies included pain, strength, range of motion (ROM), complications, patient reported outcomes (PROs), return to activity, and patient satisfaction.

Conclusion

Treatment for partial DBT tear via surgery or conservative treatment both produce good clinical outcomes. There are similar outcomes between treatment options for pain and ROM. Conservative treatment had some poorer outcomes in terms of strength after treatment. Surgical treatment had more complications and a few patients with decreased satisfaction. Overall, both are viable treatment options, requiring a physician and patient discussion regarding the pros and cons of both options as a part of a shared decision-making process that incorporates patient priorities.