bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Blockchain Technology on the Stock Market
Authors: Babu C. V. Suresh , Das Sanjai
Published: July 2023

Several of the inefficiencies and risks that afflict traditional stock market infrastructure have been addressed by blockchain technology. Blockchain, due to its decentralized and transparent nature, can provide a safe and efficient platform for investors and issuers to exchange assets without the need for middlemen. This chapter investigates the influence of blockchain technology on the stock market, examining the possible benefits and hazards connected with its implementation. The authors contend that blockchain has the potential to transform the stock market by lowering transaction costs, increasing liquidity, and improving transparency. Nevertheless, there are problems and hazards connected with integrating blockchain technology into the stock market, including regulatory and legal hurdles, interoperability concerns, and the possibility of market disruption. As blockchain technology evolves, market players must carefully assess the consequences of its adoption and work together toward its ethical and sustainable integration.
Behavioral Finance and Cryptocurrency Market
Authors: Sarin Asheetu Bhatia
Published: July 2023

With the unprecedented growth of technological development and digitalization across the globe, cryptocurrency has emerged to attract investors. It all started in the year 2013 when there were large fluctuations in the financial market. The novelty of this emerging asset class has led researchers to devise anomalous trade patterns and behavioral fallacies in the crypto market. This chapter will help researchers, academicians, and investors in understanding the importance of cognitive and emotional biases in the cryptocurrency market concerning investment decision-making. Moreover, the reader will be able to gain an understanding of the existing market and the challenges of cryptocurrency and financial technologies.
Numerical Investigation of the Flight Dynamics of a Robotic Boomerang
Authors:   Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Singh Prashant , Abhishek Abhishek
Published: July 2023

Flight dynamics of a remotely piloted powered boomerang having VTOL and continuous flight capabilities is studied in this paper. The powered boomerang is controlled using a motor-propeller combination, which is used to control the spin rate of the boomerang, and by varying the blade pitch angle of individual blades. A flight dynamic simulation is developed to solve the equation of motion for the proposed vehicle and predict the trajectory and flight behavior based on the geometric and input parameters. The simulated trajectory is qualitatively verified through flight tests of prototype models. Mainly four kinds of trajectories have been observed in open loop simulations- hovering, spiral, helical and level circular flight. The altitude and vertical translational velocity of the vehicle can be controlled by varying the spin velocity by regulating the motor RPM and the radius of the flight is controlled by symmetrically changing the blade pitch angle on both the blades. Thereby, the flight control of the robotic boomerang can be achieved. Unlike other rotary wing vehicles, the attitude of the robotic boomerang is observed to be inherently stable in both simulation as well as flight test resulting in open loop test flights.
Controlling a Highly Gyroscopic VTOL MAV
Authors:   Georgia Institute of Technology, Whitcher Lee ,   Pennsylvania State University, Johnson Eric , Gandhi Manan , Theodorou Evangelos
Published: July 2023

This paper presents a detailed formulation and implementation for dealing with coupled motion of highly gyroscopic vertical take-off and landing micro air vehicles. From existing literature, this paper applies various forms of control augmentation ranging from kinematics-based feed-forward decoupling, PID control, static decoupling and dynamic inversion in an effort to improve the transient performance characteristics of a given aircraft. We motivate the necessity of decoupling based on the theoretical response to an impulse and step input into the system, formulate the appropriate automatic controllers, provide a workflow for identifying necessary system parameters and control forces and moments, then finally implement and evaluate each controller on the Coanda Effect Micro Air Vehicle (CEMAV). The results demonstrate that naively-implemented feedback-control with integral action can eliminate steady state error, but it does not eradicate transient off-axis motion. Decoupling the transient response requires very accurate system level knowledge of the mode parameters and aerodynamic forces and moments. Robustness to changes in motor speed requires dynamic decoupling based on various parameter estimates, or heuristically-determined gain scheduling. Overall this paper presents a framework with which any VTOL MAV that exhibits gyroscopic motion can be decoupled effectively.
Numerical Simulation of Fluidic Oscillators for Flow Control
Authors:   Georgia Institute of Technology, Koukpaizan Nicholson , Heathcote Daniel , Glezer Ari , Smith Marilyn
Published: July 2023

Fluidically oscillating jet actuators that generate sweeping jets when supplied with a pressurized fluid have been used to mitigate separation and reduce drag in a range of flow control applications. Their implementation in future flight vehicles would require fundamental understanding and accurate predictive techniques of the physics of their internal flow and jet formation. The present investigations focus on high-fidelity, time-accurate simulations using an in-house code to characterize the flow physics of the actuator in quiescent conditions. An important element of the present simulations is to demonstrate the ability of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solver to predict the jet characteristics and provide a basis for the development of improved boundary conditions without entirely resolving the geometrical features of the fluidic device. The CFD-predicted oscillation frequencies of the engendered jets were found to be in excellent agreement with experiments, even on two-dimensional meshes. The study revealed that three dimensional simulations are required to capture some of the flow features of the sweeping jet such as the double peak in time-averaged velocity distributions downstream of the actuators orifice that were measured in experiments. Several approaches for modeling the actuator were implemented and assessed in quiescent conditions. The evaluation of a boundary condition at the device throat, based on the phase-averaged flow variables, provides the basis for devising surface-based boundary conditions. The influence and necessity of including turbulent characteristics as part of the boundary conditions have also been identified.
Flight Power Modeling of VTOL Aircraft for Exploration of Titan
Authors:   University of Texas Austin, Uehara Daiju ,   Jet Propulsion Lab. - California Institute of Technology, Matthies Larry , Sirohi Jayant
Published: July 2023

Flight power and energy requirement models were developed for Titan Aerial Daughtercraft (TAD) mission concepts, in which a small-scale (e.g. ≤ 10 kg) VTOL aircraft would conduct multiple sorties on Titan from a mothership (lander or balloon), recharging batteries from a radioisotope power source (RPS) on the mothership between sorties. The current study considers two design configurations for the TAD, a quadcopter and a tailsitter, and examines potential f light duration and range for lander-based scenarios, as well as allowable payload mass fraction and surface exploration range for balloon-based scenarios. To quantitatively compare the performance of these different configurations, a conceptual design analysis was developed. In a lander-based scenario, assuming a payload mass fraction of 25% and a conservative battery model, the estimated flight endurance at Titan's surface for a 10 kg quadcopter and tailsitter was estimated to be 7.6 hours and 11.7 hours respectively. Maximum flight radius from a lander across Titan's surface was found to be 82 km and 108 km, respectively. Modeling of balloon-based scenarios estimated allowable payload mass as a function of the total TAD mass and the float altitude of the balloon. For a balloon floating at 10 km altitude and a 10 kg TAD, the model estimated available payload mass of about 2.8 kg for a quadcopter and 3.5 kg for a tailsitter. The possible exploration range for the same balloon altitude and TAD system mass was computed to be 42 km for a quadcopter and 65 km for a tailsitter. The information estimated in the current mission analysis would yield initial insight for the entire mission architecture design; for example, selection of a landing point or balloon altitude that enables efficient and effective scientific activities over diverse surface features on the biggest moon of Saturn.
We Strive: Enhancing Implementation of Socioscientific Issues in STEM Classrooms Through Professional Development
Authors:   Mercyhurst University, Johnson Joseph , Macalalag Augusto ,   Mercyhurst University, Mathers-Lowery Becky ,   Mercyhurst University, Ialacci Gabrielle ,   Mercyhurst University
Published: July 2023

This study explores the experiences of two teachers participating in professional development workshops focused on supporting implementation of SocioScientific Issues (SSI) and aspects of social justice into STEM classrooms. SSI are ill-defined problems, with a basis in science, but necessarily include moral and ethical decisions that cannot be resolved through science alone. These debatable issues can enhance learning of STEM by engaging students in real-world and authentic problems. The USTRIVE project was developed to foster STEM learning through integrated professional development workshops and the development of professional learning communities to support teachers in the use of SSI and incorporation of aspects of social justice in their STEM classrooms. Two research questions were investigated: (a) To what extent did teachers implement SSI into their lesson planning during the project and (b) In what ways did teachers’ designed lessons change from the beginning of the workshop?
SIRADIŞI BİR TESADÜF: III. LEO, II YEZİD VE İKONOKLAZM
Authors: Salikoğlu Hüseyin
Published: July 2023

Bizans tasvir karşıtlığı ve İslam tasvir karşıtlığı birbirinden tamamen farklı iki olgudur. İçerisinde birçok unsur ve dinamiği barındıran Bizans İkonoklazm hareketi köklerini dayandığı Greko-Romen gelenekten almaktadır. Bizans’ta başlayan bu hareketi, İslam dininin etkilediği iddia edilse de bu oldukça sorunlu bir önermedir. İslam dini ortaya çıkmadan çok önce de Bizans toplumunda zaten tasvir karşıtı bir tutum bulunmaktaydı. III. Leo döneminde devlet politikası haline dönüştüğü düşünülen tasvir karşıtı tutumun, Emevi Halifesi II. Yezid döneminde çıkarılan bir fermana dayandırılması bir tesadüften öteye gitmeyecektir. Çünkü İslam dini ortaya çıktığında tasvir karşıtı bir tutuma sahip değildi ve Bizans Tasvirkırıcılık hareketinin bundan çok daha önde de var olduğu bilinmektedir. Bu nedenle, İslam dininin Bizans Tasvir kırıcılığı üzerine bir etkisi bulunduğu iddia edilemez. Ancak Bizans Tasvir kırıcılığının İslam’daki tasvir karşıtı tutumu etkilediği ileri sürülebilir. Bu yüzden Bizans tasvir kırıcılık hareketinin, İslam tasvir karşıtı tutumu üzerinde bir etkisi olup olmadığını sorgulamak daha akılcı olacaktır.
The Effect of Job Satisfaction and Work Motivation on Employee Performance through Work Discipline at the Regional Secretariat of East Luwu Regency, Indonesia
Authors:   Program Study of Management, College of Management Science-Indonesian Education Institute, Pasulu Milka , Irfan Andi ,   Program Study of Management, College of Management Science-Indonesian Education Institute, Pahmi Pahmi ,   Program Study of Management, Faculty of Business Economics and Humanities, University of Education Muhammadiya, Sorong, Alim Andi ,   Program Study of Public Health, University of Pejuang Republic Indonesia, Thalib Lenny ,   Program Study of Management, College of Management Science-Indonesian Education Institute
Published: July 2023

The phenomenon related to the performance of employees at the Regional Secretariat of East Luwu Regency is that work is still not running optimally. This can be seen in terms of quality, there are still many employees who do not have the ability in their field of work. Based on this, this study aims to see the effect of job satisfaction and work motivation on employee performance through work discipline. The research method was used with a quantitative approach. The research population was 118 people while the samples taken were 100 people. The data collection method used in this study was the use of personally administered questionnaires. The results of the study found that job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on work discipline, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on work discipline, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, work discipline has a positive effect on performance employees, job satisfaction has a positive effect on employee performance through work discipline, work motivation has a positive effect on employee performance through work discipline, good and high job satisfaction will have an impact on increasing work discipline. High and good job satisfaction that is owned by each employee will be able to encourage employees to carry out their duties properly. Besides that, an employee's work motivation can have a real influence in improving the work discipline of other employees, so that employee motivation improves employee performance. In addition, good job satisfaction and work motivation will affect employee performance. This indicates that good work discipline can improve employee performance in carrying out their duties.
Proposed Improvement of the Contract Award Process in Contracting and Procurement using Lean Six Sigma Methodology (A Case Study of an Oil and Gas Company in Indonesia)
Authors:   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Yasmine Natasya , Yudoko Gatot ,   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology
Published: July 2023

Oil and gas (O&G) production is crucial for Indonesia’s economy, and Company XYZ is actively involved in O&G exploration and production in three operational fields. Effective contracting and procurement procedures are essential for timely access to equipment, services, and materials while minimizing costs, delays, and risks. O&G procurement involves various responsibilities such as procuring drilling rigs, equipment, seismic services, and transportation. Insufficient planning in these processes can lead to project delays, increased expenses, and lower profitability. To address these challenges, the research proposes implementing Lean Six Sigma principles with the DMAIC methodology to improve the contracting and procurement process. In the Define phase, the current state of the contract award process is identified through process mapping. The Measure phase evaluates the internal contract routing approval performances, highlighting variations in completion time for IRS documents. The Analyze phase identifies factors contributing to redundancy, including lack of digitization, absence of a contract control system, time-consuming processes, and a complicated routing process. The Improve phase recommends three solutions: implementing a contract monitoring and control system, streamlining the contract approval routing process, and digitizing the contracting and procurement processes. These solutions aim to improve efficiency, coordination, and decision-making, ultimately enhancing the contract award process, reducing delays, and increasing operational effectiveness and profitability. The Control phase ensures the sustainability of proposed solutions through regular monthly reviews to assess the effectiveness of the control plan and make necessary improvements.
Antioxidant Activity, Nutrient Analysis and Sensory Evaluation of Coconut Apple
Authors:   MSc Student, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Capital Degree and PG College – Shapur Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Preethi Gayam Laxmi , Parekar Dr. Anil B. ,   Head and Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Capital Degree and PG College – Shapur Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Published: July 2023

The Coconut Palm is species of a palm tree, Cocos nucifera, that grows to about 30 meters tall and is significantly cultivated in tropical climates. Six hundred species in the palm circle of relatives Arecaceae, and its miles the simplest extant species in the genus Cocos. This study to be determine the antioxidants, Nutritional (vitamin c, Crude fiber, Moisture and Ash content) and Sensory parameters of Coconut apple. The result showed as antioxidant activity by DPPH Method showed as 19.80% %, Total antioxidants activity by FRAP method is 315.27 of inhibition against free radicals. whereas Vitamin C content is 10.95 mg/100gms; Crude Fiber (1.98%) and Ash content (30.2%), Moisture content (28.8%); Sensory evaluation showed that Dried coconut apple scored the highest on the 5 point hedonic scale with aroma (2.75), taste (4.0), texture (3.90), overall acceptability (3.55) compared with the Fresh coconut apple. Coconut apple helps in easy digestibility, boosts immunity, dissolves kidney stones, proper insulin secretion to diabetic patients, protects from cancer, reduces the risk of blood clots and heart attacks. Due to presence of high antioxidant activity in coconut apple helps in preventing cellular damage in the body.
Proposed Business Strategy for Company X
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Yoka Artia Alma , Wandebori Harimukti ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: July 2023

In 2019, Covid outbreak affect business situation that leads to decline due to lockdown and economic fall. However, Covid-19 pandemic create opportunity for IT sector to grow. Reflect the situation, in 2020 to 2021, company X suffered loss in income as of minus 903,167,461 rupiahs. The company suffer 5.33% and 9.16% revenue decrease in 2021 and 2022, and target revenue was not achieved. This research is conducted to assess internal and external factors that affect company X profitability and formulate strategy based on the problem occurred. This research is using qualitative approach with data collected through literature review, observation, and in-depth interviews with company X.
A WAVELET-BASED NUMERICAL ALGORITHM FOR SOME FRACTIONAL MODELS
Authors:   Department of Mathematics,Government arts college (Autonomous),(Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli),Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India -612002, Aruldoss R. , Balaji K. ,   Department of Mathematics,Government arts college (Autonomous),(Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli),Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India -612002
Published: July 2023

This article presents an efficient numerical algorithm based on Legendre wavelets operational matrix for solving some fractional models. Fractional integration operational matrix of Legendre wavelets is derived and it is employed to reduce fractional differential equations into a system of algebraic equations. Mixing problems, Newton law of cooling problems and sugar inversion problems are included to elucidate the applicability and the simplicity of the Legendre wavelet-based numerical algorithm.
Hagiografia y martirio jesuita en las Islas Filipinas
Authors: Coello Alexandre
Published: July 2023

A mediados del siglo XVII, los martirologios jesuitas, individuales o compilados, representaban la culminación de la conciencia martirial católica iniciada en las últimas décadas del siglo XVI y popularizada en las imágenes de sufrimiento y piedad que transmitían sus protagonistas. En este artículo se presentan dos importantes trabajos: uno, la monumental Historia de Mindanao, Joló y sus adyacentes (Madrid, 1667), del misionero e historiador Francisco Combés (1620-65); y dos, los Varones ilustres en santidad, letras y zelo de las almas de la Compañía de Jesús (Madrid, 1666 y 1667), del padre Alonso de Andrade (1590-1672). En línea con el fenómeno global del martirio propuesto por la reforma católica, se pretende ilustrar la importancia de esta “hermandad martirial” en la construcción del proyecto universalista de la Compañía de Jesús en las islas del sur de Filipinas.
COLD ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT MODULATES THE EXPRESSION OF cdk1, tnfα AND tp53 GENES IN HUMAN OSTEOSARCOMA CELLS
Authors: Stache Alexandru Bogdan , Mihăilă Ilarion , Gerber Ioana Cristina , Dragoș Loredana Mihaiela , Mihai Cosmin Teodor , Ivanov Iuliu Cristian , Topală Ionuț , Gorgan Dragoș-Lucian
Published: July 2023

Osteosarcoma (OS), a malignancy primarily affecting children and adolescents, is the most frequently encountered malignant, non-hematologic, bone tumor. Despite the gradual improvement of survival rates, the management of this disease remains problematic due to challenges such metastasis development, its heterogeneous characteristics, and resistance to cytostatic drugs. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), a partially ionized gas operating at near room temperature, which is comprised of free carriers, excited or neutral molecules, and active radicals capable of initiating diverse physical phenomena and chemical reactions represent a new and innovative potential solution in cancer therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the capacity of CAP produced by our custom-build plasma source to induce cytotoxic effects to HOS cells and to analyze post-treatment modulations of cdk1, tnfα and tp53 genes expression. Direct and indirect CAP treatments effectiveness on HOS cells were evaluated by MTT assay and the regulation of interest genes expression were carried out by RT-qPCR analysis. Cell viability analysis revealed a strong cytotoxic effect of direct CAP treatment on HOS cells, while the indirect treatment resulted in a slight decrease of cells viability. Direct CAP treatment modulates the expression of all analyzed genes, both at 2- and 24-hours post-treatment. In conclusion, direct CAP treatment produced by our custom-build plasma source have cytotoxic effects on HOS cells in a dose-dependent manner up to 24 hours post-treatment. Furthermore, direct CAP treatment induces cell cycle arrest of HOS cells, and the CAP-induced cell death is independent of tp53 gene.
ATUAÇÃO DO FARMACÊUTICO NO SEGUIMENTO FARMACOTERAPÊUTICO E CLÍNICO NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Araújo Francisco Stenio Andriola de , Aguiar Annalu Moreira , Silva Junior Francisco Abrantes da , Leite Fagner Carvalho , Moreira Ericka Maria de Farias , Vieira Gabriela Onias , Pereira Maria Natalha Abrantes , Alves Kessya Maryane Abrantes , Silva Alana de Sousa , Abrantes Brena Raiany de Sousa , Ferreira Timotheo Cassemiro , Leonel Cosme de Sousa
Published: July 2023

O seguimento farmacoterapêutico possibilita o gerenciamento da terapia medicamentosa e identificar os problemas relacionados aos medicamentos. O trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa sobre a atuação do farmacêutico no seguimento farmacoterapêutico e clínico, no escopo da assistência e cuidado farmacêutico no Brasil. Os estudos foram buscados em bases tais como SciELO, PubMed, CAFe, MeSH e Springer, sendo utilizados como descritores: farmacêutico clínico, seguimento farmacoterapêutico, atenção farmacêutica e cuidados farmacêuticos. Os principais critérios de inclusão foram estudos clínicos controlados randomizados e estudos de casos controlados, publicados nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol, no período de tempo entre 2012 e 2022. Já os de exclusão foram publicações com ensaios controlados em andamento, revisões narrativas. Diante disso, foram encontrados 2892, selecionando-se 56 publicações, que foram lidas e em seguida selecionados. Por meio dos métodos determinados na pesquisa foram separados 13 estudos considerados relevantes ao desenvolvimento da revisão bibliográfica. A discussão dos resultados concluiu sobre a importância dos serviços farmacêuticos clínicos na promoção da saúde e do uso racional de medicamentos. As intervenções e orientações do acompanhamento farmacêutico apresentam, na maioria dos estudos, boa receptividade pelos pacientes e demais profissionais, pois é capaz de garantir maior qualidade no cuidado. Logo, pode-se afirmar que a atuação do farmacêutico clínico na equipe multiprofissional, contribui de forma significativa na melhoria dos serviços clínicos prestados e na recuperação dos pacientes.
Aproximación a la estandarizarización del registro de la intervención del Trabajo Social en los Centros de Salud Mental de adultos de Cataluña
Authors: Martinez Plaza Esther , Cazorla Palomo Josep
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo se aproxima a la evidencia de la necesidad de sistematización de la intervención de Trabajo Social en salud mental en un único registro unificado. Puesto que la falta de elementos existentes para medir el impacto de la intervención de la disciplina y la implementación de la valoración social en salud hace evidente las limitaciones de la Historia Clínica Electrónica al no contemplarlas. Por consiguiente, la investigación se centra en resaltar el déficit de las herramientas de registro sobre los aspectos metodológicos más significativos de la disciplina ajustados a la especialización en salud mental y de acuerdo con el modelo de atención catalán. Así como, la identificación de los modelos teóricos y la aplicación de estos en la práctica profesional. La metodología utilizada es mixta (cualitativa y cuantitativa), que incluye el análisis documental y la administración de un cuestionario dirigido a los y las trabajadores/as sociales. La investigación aporta los aspectos clave y las dimensiones de la intervención prioritarias para los y las profesionales de Trabajo Social, identificando la información a registrar. Los resultados avalan la pertinencia de elaborar una herramienta estructurada, operativa y viable, que sistematice el registro de la intervención, con el objetivo de incorporarla al sistema de información y poder evaluar su aplicabilidad y eficacia.
Modeling The Results Of A Perceptron And Neuro-Fuzzy Neural Network Simulation (ANFIS)
Authors: Sahoby LALAOHARISOA , Jérôme VELO , Ruffin MANASINA , Roselin RANDRIANANTENAINA Todihasina , Andriamanga RATIARISON Adolphe
Published: July 2023

The objective of this work is to model simulation data of a dust devils in Comsol using neuro-fuzzy methods (ANFIS: Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference Systems) and perceptron neural networks. Since the number of simulations performed was insufficient, we used the Spline function to increase the amount of data. The results show that neuro-fuzzy is more effective than perceptron neural networks. The obtained models are excellent, with a Nash -Sutcliffe criterion value above 90%.
PAKISTAN'S ROAD TO CENTRAL ASIA: A PERSPECTIVE THROUGH PRISM OF TRANSIT TRADE TREATIES
Authors: Umar Khan
Published: July 2023

Central Asian Republics (CARs) are landlocked countries looking for access to nearest sea ports. Whereas Pakistan is looking to diversify its economy by accessing CARs. Afghanistan has traditionally been the land bridge from subcontinent to CARs, however, transit trade through Afghanistan has not been without challenges. Because of Afghanistan's political unrest and instability, APTTA 2010 has not been entirely successful in easing Pakistan's transit trade to CARs. This paper employs qualitative analysis to examine Pakistan's physical access to CARs through the prism of transit trade treaties. It investigates alternative solutions that circumnavigate Afghanistan via Iran and China, with a focus on the aspirations and sensitivities of these transit countries. Iran and China, superficially seem to be attractive alternatives in the context of an insecure Afghanistan, but these alternative routes to CARs are not without their own set of challenges and drawbacks, which warrant a renewed push to establish a working relationship for beneficial transit trade with Afghanistan.
A Study on: Poor Dietary Habits
Authors: Goel Mankurani , Gupta Yogita
Published: July 2023

Junk food is analogous to slang language used. Junk food had a dire impact on the mental and physical health. Knowingly or unknowingly people get attracted towards it without knowing how harmful it is on our mind and body. Advertisement and social media play very important role in sales and consumption of junk food. A short-term benefit has worst effect not only on our bodies but also on our productivity. Some of the Junk food also include harmful chemicals and salt which can adversely affect our health. Eating appropriate food at right time is equally important. Awareness about the worst side effect of junk food will help to avoid from the healthy diet regimen. Home-made food and balance diet awareness is lacking among most of the people in today’s busy and digital world. Wrong food practices may lead to major health issues like cardia attack, dyslexia etc. This study shed light on the reasons of popularity of junk food, contribution of junk foods to poor health, effect of junk food on productivity, corporate role for employee’s health and awareness and reasons for avoiding the junk food.
Citizen Science: Pathways to Impact and why Participant Diversity Matters
Authors: Pateman Rachel Mary , West Sarah Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

Citizen science has a problem with engaging diverse participants, with a growing number of studies showing those most marginalised in society, who could benefit most from citizen science activities, are the least likely to participate. The full implications of this lack of diversity for what citizen science can achieve remains unexplored. To do this, we reviewed the literature to create a comprehensive list of 70 proposed benefits, outcomes, and impacts of citizen science. We used this list to construct 9 pathways to impact, showing how short-term project outcomes under the themes of data, participant engagement and collaboration lead to a suite of medium- and long-term outcomes. We then explored how a lack of diversity in citizen science participants can cascade through these pathways, affecting the overall ability of citizen science to achieve its myriad potential impacts and further entrenching disparities in society. We advocate for project leaders to use a pathways to impact approach to explore how who they recruit will affect what their projects can achieve. We also call for greater imagination in exploring, testing, and sharing ways in which barriers to participation can be understood and overcome to open citizen science up to all and to achieve its potential.
Development and Evaluation on Web-based Pain Management Program for Older Adults
Authors:   School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China, Tse Mimi Mun Yee , Liu Tak Wang ,   School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China, Leung Siu Hang ,   School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China, Tang Shuk Kwan ,   School of Nursing, Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong, China
Published: July 2023

Objective: The objectives of this paper are to describe the development of the Pain Management Program (PMP) web-based learning platform; and to evaluate the accessibility of content, theme and feasibility of practice of those online learning materials from the perspective of older adults. Methods: The web-based learning platform of PMP was developed for older adults to access the pain / health-related information via the use of the internet. There were ten older adults aged from 60 to 81 (mean 69.9) invited to share their feedback and comments about the PMP web-based learning platform, who all had symptoms of chronic pain at lower back, arms legs and so on body parts at least 5 years; with pain intensity of 3.5±2.22 (on 0-10 scale). This was an empirical study, using qualitative research design to examine the accessibility and feasibility of the online learning materials for older adults. Ten participants were invited to attend an interview using three open-ended questions. The interview data were collected on 1 December, 2022 to 1 January, 2023. Results: Participants were satisfied in using PMP web-based learning platform. It received positive feedback and comments on three categories: (1) Accessibility of content, (2) Feasibility of practice and (3) Satisfaction of web-based learning. Conclusion: The study found that the PMP web-based learning platform can effectively educate older adults with chronic pain. As a result, the web-based learning platform is designed to be user-friendly and convenient. On the other hand, the evaluation of the platform’s content, practice, and satisfaction showed positive results, indicating its potential effectiveness.
Implementation of PDCA Cycle in Improving Communication Skill-Set for Training the Future Health Care Professionals
Authors:   Department of Quality and Patient Safety, M.S. Ramiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore (Karnataka), India., Roopashree Dr. Mandyam Rangayyan
Published: July 2023

The research was conducted to evaluate the soft skill competencies and communication among future healthcare professionals. By knowing the level of knowledge, attitude, practices, and Skill-sets and which is assessed as pre and post-test by a questioner and taking the feedback, the data is collected for process improvisation in the training program. Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA Cycle) helps in setting the processes for implementation and improving training modules for communication soft skill competency. The PDCA cycle is utilized for the improvement process as a managerial tool in the process setting. The approach helps in competency mapping and evaluating the training module for healthcare managers. This tool helps in enhancing the quality of the training program by assessing the preparation from the participants' perspective. Data is compared by the pre and post-test scores. Results include the data collected as quantitative and qualitative feedback data to assess the effectiveness of the training module. Data is collected on the level of preparation of the participants, participants' expectations for taking the course, level of preparation, and the level of interaction with the training program. Data is collated, compiled, analyzed, and interpreted for evaluation. The research provides information on the insights of customer satisfaction, decision-making capabilities, the importance of reward and recognition in training and development, and changing domains in the quality healthcare management sector. The skill sets and competencies which were an outcome were Communication, Collaborator, Team leader, Change agent, Motivator, Analytical skills, and Logical skills. By taking participants' feedback, the outcome analysis and the effectiveness of training can be evaluated. By evaluation of results, process improvisation, seamless coordination, and continuous improvement are performed. The research concluded as an out comemeasure for the betterment of training programs and to improve the quality of services.
EVALUATION OF OBESITY IN FEMALES WITH ABNORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCL
Authors: MAZCURI M , RIAZ S , KHALID U , KIRSHAN S
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to evaluate obesity in females with abnormal menstrual cycles. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fatimah Memorial Hospital, Lahore, from 1st May 2018 to 30th October 2018. A total of 144 women with abnormal mensuration were included in the study. Patients’ data, including age, marital status, and duration of menstrual irregularity, were noted. All the women were assessed for obesity, i.e., BMI equal to or greater than 27 kg/m2. The mean age of patients was 27.645±2.84 years. The average BMI was 25.365±3.41 kg/m2. 28 (19.4%) patients were obese, and 53 (36.8%) were married. 23 (18.9%) obese patients were 26-35 years old. 26 (19.7%) obese subjects had a parity of 0-3 times. Obesity was directly associated with irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE SCOPE AND ROLE OF FAMILY MEDICINE: A SURVEY ON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PAKISTAN
Authors: NAEEM N , IJAZ S , MAJID Z , NAZ H , LODHI N , MANSOOR A
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to explore healthcare professionals' perceptions regarding the scope and role of family medicine in the healthcare system of Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate students (n=170) and professional doctors (n=130) in Pakistan. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire that assessed knowledge, attitudes, and career choices related to family medicine. The findings revealed that many participants demonstrated knowledge of family medicine as a specialty. Both undergraduate students and professional doctors expressed positive attitudes toward family medicine as a career choice. However, a higher percentage of professional doctors had knowledge of family medicine compared to undergraduate students. The study also highlighted the potential impact of creating specialist posts in family medicine in encouraging healthcare professionals to choose it as a career. The study's results indicate a growing recognition and acceptance of family medicine as a vital component of the healthcare system in Pakistan. Efforts should be made to enhance awareness and knowledge of family medicine among undergraduate students, promote interprofessional collaboration, and support evidence-based policymaking to strengthen the role of family medicine. These measures can improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in Pakistan.
EVALUATION OF STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY NURSING STUDENTS
Authors: CHUDARY M , PARVEEN T , NAZAR K
Published: July 2023

The prospective study was conducted in Nishtar Medical Hospital from November 2022 to January 2023 to evaluate stress levels and coping strategies adopted by government hospital nursing students. The study was conducted with a total of 54 participants. Three tools were used to gather data, including a questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Adolescent Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences (ACOPE). Results showed that according to PSS, 21 %(11) students reported mild stress, 69% (38) reported moderate levels of stress, and 10% (5) reported a severe level of stress. The most commonly used strategies were practicing breathing or muscle relaxation technique (42%), followed by having a hobby (40%) and meditation (39%). Moreover, it was also observed that some students (31%) pray to manage their stress. Most nursing students suffer moderate stress due to workload, patient care, peer pressure, and academic stressors. Faculty members should know students' stress levels and concentrate on providing a program to help them manage it.
Transforming African education systems throughthe application of IoT
Authors:   Department of Management, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia, Angula Nikodemus
Published: July 2023

The project sought to provide a paradigm for improving African education systems through the use of theInternet of Things (IoT). The created IoT model for Africa will enable African countries, notably Namibia, toexchange educational content and resources with other African countries. The objective behind the IoT paradigmin Africa’s education sector is to provide open access to knowledge and information. The study revealed that thereare no recognized platforms in African education systems that are utilized by African governments to interact,communicate, and share educational materials directly with African institutions. As a result, the current researchdeveloped a model for transforming African education systems using the IoT in the Namibian context, which willserve as a centralized online platform for self-study, new skill acquisition, and self-improvement using materialsprovided by African institutions of higher learning. Everyone is welcome to use the platform, including students,instructors, and members of the general public.
Discrete clusters formulation through the exploitation of optimized k-modes algorithm for hypotheses validation in social work research: the case of greek social workers working with refugees
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Rion-Patras, Greece, Lazanas Alexis , Siachos Ilias ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Rion-Patras, Greece, Dora Teloni Dimitra ,   Department of Social Work, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece, Dedotsi Sofia ,   Department of Social Work, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece, Telonis3 Aristeidis G. ,   Department of Human Genetics, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
Published: July 2023

This article focuses on the results of self-funded quantitative research conducted by social workers working in the “refugee” crisis and social services in Greece (1). The research, among other findings, argues that front-line professionals possess specific characteristics regarding their working profile. Statistical methods in the research performed significance tests to validate the initial hypotheses concerning the correlation between dataset variables. On the contrary of this concept, in this work, we present an alternative approach for validating initial hypotheses through the exploitation of clustering algorithms. Toward that goal, we evaluated several frequently used clustering algorithms regarding their efficiency in feature selection processes, and we finally propose a modified k-Modes algorithm for efficient feature subset selection.
İdari Eylemlerden Kaynaklanan Tam Yargı Davalarında Bir Bozma Nedeni Olarak Husumet
Authors: KARAKUŞ IŞIK Zehra
Published: July 2023

İdari eylem ve idari işlemden kaynaklanan zararın tam ve zamanında karşılanabilmesi için davalı tarafın doğru belirlenmesi gerekir. İdari yargıda davalı, idaredir. 2577 sayılı Kanun’da davalı olabilme durumu, “husumet” kavramı ile ifade edilir. Mahkeme ilk inceleme aşamasında veya dava devam ederken davalı makamın yanlış belirlendiğini tespit ederse gerçek davalı makamı belirler ve dava dilekçesinin ilgili makama tebliğ edilmesine karar verir. Böylece zarar veren idari eylemi veya işlemi gerçekleştiren makamın iddia ve savunma hakkı korunmuş olur. Husumetin yanlış makama yöneltildiği kanun yolları aşamasında tespit edildiğinde ise kararın bozulmasına ve dosyanın yeniden karar verilmek üzere ilgili mahkemeye gönderilmesine karar verilir. Yargılamanın yeniden başlayacak olması davanın karara bağlanma sürecini uzatacağı için husumete ilişkin Danıştayın kullandığı ölçütlerin bilinmesi gerekir. Bu çalışmayla yargı kararlarından örnekler verilmek suretiyle Danıştayın idari eylemden kaynaklanan tam yargı davalarında davalı makamı belirlerken kullanmış olduğu ölçütlere açıklık getirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Frecuencia de leptospirosis en pacientes caninos atendidos en el hospital docente veterinario “César Augusto Guerrero”
Authors: Pérez González Galo Fabricio , Pinta Dayanna , Luna Jhuliana , Mizhquero Edwin
Published: July 2023

La leptospirosis es una enfermedad transmisible de los animales y del ser humano causada por cualquiera de los agentes patógenos del género Leptospira. La infección en las especies susceptibles  depende de la exposición a animales infectados o ambientes contaminados. En el Ecuador, dadas las características geográficas, medioambientales e higiénico sanitarias en áreas rurales es una de las zoonosis de presentación más frecuente en el ser humano.. El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad determinar la frecuencia de leptospirosis en pacientes caninos atendidos en el Hospital Veterinario de la Universidad Nacional de Loja y los factores asociados a la infección. Se analizaron 100 muestras de suero canino mediante el método de MAT usando un panel de 16 serovares de Leptospira interrogans, Leptospira borgpetersenii, Leptospira santarosai y Leptospira biflexa, en el periodo noviembre 2019 - febrero 2020. Se realizó una encuesta a los propietarios para obtener información acerca de: edad, raza, sexo, procedencia, cercanía con otras especies, contacto y control de roedores, origen de aguade bebida; y, presencia de humedales, actividades del animal. Para el análisis estadístico de asociación se empleó Chi cuadrado o Test Exacto de Fisher (considerando valores de p menores o iguales a 0,05 como estadísticamente significativos). La frecuencia de leptospirosis canina fue del 29 %; los serovares para los cuales se encontraron reacciones positivas fueron Canicola, Autumnalis, Hebdomadis y Pomona. La variable origen de agua de bebida estuvo asociada con la infección por Leptospira spp. (p=0,02).
A SURVEY ON DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR DARKNET TRAFFIC MALWARE DETECTION
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, J Cynthia
Published: July 2023

Encrypted data that is sent over Tor or a VPN is referred to as "darknet traffic." In order to identify network activity brought on by a cyberattack, it is crucial to be able to recognise, find, and explain darknet activities. Cyberattacks that pose a serious danger to network security and management can be effectively observed through darknet monitoring and classification. Despite the fact that many surveys were conducted on network traffic classification using machine learning techniques, only a small number of researchers have the means to review their work on classifying network traffic using deep learning techniques. In this article, we introduce a novel idea for research on the classification of malware used in darknet traffic that uses Deep Learning techniques, which will aid researchers in improving their surveys. First, based on the survey, we chose a few techniques, including Deep Neural Network (DNN), Convolution Neural Network (CNN), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), and AutoEncoder (AE) that have proven to be more effective in recent study. Second, the dataset CIC-DarkNet-2020, which contains a variety of darknet activities including VPN and TOR traffic, is used to develop the models. Finally, after analysing the information, we discovered the best Deep Learning Model for classifying Darknet traffic, which has the potential to enhance the efficiency of malware variant detection using constrained system and network resources. Index Terms – Darknet, DNN, CNN, RNN, AE, Deep Learning, Classifying Darknet.