bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN SIKAP TOLERANSI PADA ANAK KELOMPOK A DI TAMAN KANAK-KANAK DARUL HIKMAH MELALUI KEGIATAN APRESIASI KARYA SENI RUPA ANAK
Authors: Pratiwi Shelly , Ginayah Dini
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan dalam sikap toleransi. Masalah ini terjadi pada kelompok A di TK Darul Hikmah, diantaranya anak belum mampu menghargai hasil karya temannya, belum mampu mendengarkan temannya yang sedang berbicara, dan belum mampu memberikan kesempatan berbicara kepada temannya. Faktor penyebabnya yaitu kurangnya apresiasi terhadap hasil karya anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sikap toleransi pada anak kelompok A di Taman Kanak-Kanak Darul Hikmah melalui kegiatan apresiasi karya seni rupa anak. Metode yang diambil yaitu metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan model Kemmis MC dan Taggart, dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis yang peneliti gunakan adalah deskripsif kualitatif dengan presentasi. Hasil penelitian dilaksanakan 2 kali pertemuan, pada siklus I nilai rata-rata 49 dengan persentasi ketuntasan 60% dari 20 orang anak. Sedangkan siklus II nilai rata-rata 60 dengan persentasi ketuntasan 85% dari 20 orang anak. Ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan nilai rata-rata pengembangan sikap toleransi dari siklus I ke siklus II.
Kata Kunci        : Toleransi, Anak Usia Dini, Apresiasi Karya Seni Rupa
PENGGUNAAN KINETIC SAND PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMA BUAH-BUAHAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS ANAK DI TK ARRAHMAN TANJUNGSARI
Authors: Jubaedah Endah , Faoziah Siti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh data observasi yang menunjukan rendahnya pemerolehan hasil kreativitas anak usia dini di TK Arrahman Tanjungsari dengan ditemukannya beberapa permasalahan diantaranya; metode masih menggunakan metode demonstrasi, pendekatan atau strategi belajar kurang menarik serta terbatasnya media di sekolah sehingga menjadikan kreativitas anak kurang terstimulus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan penggunaan kinetic sand pada pembelajaran buah-buahan dalam meningkatkan kreativitas anak di TK Arrahman Tanjungsari. Subjek pada penelitian ini terdapat 17 responden dengan 11 subjek laki-laki dan 6 subjek perempuan. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan desain penelitian tindakan kelas atau PTK. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa penggunaan kinetic sand pada pembelajaran tema buah-buahan dalam meningkatkan kreativitas anak di TK Arrahman Tanjungsari menunjukan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan, hal tersebut dapat dilihat dilihat dari persentase keberhasilan, dari hasil observasi awal terdapat 0% anak berkembang sangat baik, 12% kategori anak berkembang sesuai harapan, 29% anak mulai berkembang dan 59% anak belum berkembang. Setelah diterapkannya kinetic sand kreativitas anak menjadi meningkat, pada hasil akhir siklus I mencapai 35% peningkatan kreativitas anak, hasil akhir siklus II mencapai 76% dan hasil akhir siklus III mencapai 100%.
Kata kunci: Anak Usia Dini, Kinetic Sand, Kreativitas
KELEKATAN RELASI IBU-ANAK DENGAN PENYEBAB PICKY EATING PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI DESA CIBURIAL
Authors: Wardani Elia , Khoeriyah Yanti Miftahul
Published: May 2024

Angka kejadian picky eating di Indonesia termasuk dalam kategori tinggi dan menyebabkan terhambatnya tumbuh kembang anak. Salah satu faktor penting untuk optimalisasi dalam lima tahun pertama kehidupan anak adalah ikatan emosional antara anak dan orang tua, terutama ibu sebagai pengasuh. Kemampuan makan sebagai salah satu aspek perkembangan anak merupakan salah satu fase yang cukup menantang bagi orang tua. Pada tingkat tertentu, masalah makan merupakan hal yang wajar, namun jika terjadi secara terus menerus dikenal dengan istilah picky eater dapat mempengaruhi status kesehatan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif korelasional untuk mengetahui apakah kelekatan hubungan ibu dan anak menjadi penyebab picky eating. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kelekatan hubungan ibu-anak dengan penyebab picky eating. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan kepada 65 responden diperoleh anak yang terkena picky eater berjumlah 28 anak dengan persentase 41% hal ini menandakan bahwa anak dengan picky eater di desa Ciburial cukup banyak. Terdapat empat faktor penyebab picky eating yaitu kekurangan zat gizi dan menolak makan sebanyak 26 responden (28%), selanjutnya anak tidak mau mencoba makanan baru sebanyak 21 responden (23%) dan kategori anak mengalami keterlambatan bicara ekspresif sebanyak 20 responden (21%).
Kata kunci: kelekatan; picky eating; AUD.
Meningkatkan Motorik Halus Anak Dengan Media Pop It Pada Kelompok B Di KB Nurul Hidayah Kecamatan Garut Kota
Authors: Amany Amany , Angelia Risa
Published: May 2024

Keterlambatan perkembangan motorik halus pada anak yang melibatkan otot-otot kecil dan koordinasi antara mata dengan tangan seperti meraih benda, menggengam dan memindahkannya dari tangan yang satu ke tangan yang lain yang seharusnya itu bisa dilakukan oleh anak usia dini 5-6 tahun namun dalam hal ini peneliti tidak menemukan hal itu di Paud KB nurul hidayah yang faktor nya adalah kurangnya motivasi berlatih dan kesempatan berlatih dari orang tua yang menyebabkan anak tidak mau berani belajar di sekolah. Dalam hal ini peneliti bertujuan untuk meningkatan motorik halus anak usia dini di KB Nurul Hidayah dalam Media Pop It. dengan menggunakan desain penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) Model Kemmis Dan Mc. Taggart. metode pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian ini yaitu 20 peserta didik usia 5-6 Tahun di KB Nurul Hidayah.  Penelitian dilakukan selama 2 siklus, tahapan indikator yang terlihat anak mampu mengetahui dan mengenali media Pop It, Anak bisa mengkoordinasikan tangan dan matanya dengan baik saat menggunakan Pop It, Menggunakan pop it dengan baik dan benar, Anak dapat membuat bentuk sempurna dengan menggabung kan dua bentuk Pop It yang berbeda. Anak dapat menghitung berapakah jumlah bulatan Pop It untuk menjadi bentuk yang sempurna.  Berdasarkan hasil penelitian melalui penerapan Media Pop It secara keseluruhan terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan perkembangan Motorik Halus anak usia dini. Dilihat dari hasil presentase yaitu siklus I BB (50%), MB (40%), BSH (10%), BSB (0%), Sedangkan Siklus II yaitu BB (0%), MB (0%), BSH (20%), BSB (80%)
 Kata kunci: Anak, Media Pop It , Motorik Halus
An Experimental Study on Floating Concrete
Authors: Satyavathi M. , RadhaKrishna Vakati , Kumar D. Pavan
Published: May 2024

Archimedes Principle (Law of Buoyancy) to support the structure at a moderate andconvenient depth. The solid body of a floating concrete construction is composed of lightweight components. Due to its low density and moderate range of compressive strengths, concrete is suitable for a variety of tests, including water buoyancy, spilt tensile strength, slump test, flow properties, and others. This project focuses on the creation of mix design for these tests; it is applicable to non- structural application. Applications of floating concrete are Marine construction, Infrastructure, Architectural. In this work, components with lower specific gravities than traditional concrete were used to create floating concrete in varying quantities. On the seventh, fourteenth, and twenty-eighth days after casting, testing is conducted.
Preparation and Identification of Magnetic Iron Nanoparticle based on a Natural Hydrogel and its Performance in Targeted Drug Delivery
Authors: Hosseini Vahid , Ghoreishi Mokri Seyed Masoud , hafezghoran Dalia , Karimi Bahareh , Aleksandrovna Anashkina Anastasia , Borisovna Yazykova Anna
Published: May 2024

Billions of dollars are spent annually in the world to treat and investigate problems caused by drug side effects. According to the estimates of health researchers, about 40%of people who take medicine suffer from side effects. In this way, the necessity of using a targeted system in order to deliver medicine to the desired place without damaging healthy tissues is felt more than ever. In recent years, targeted drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles have received much attention. Meanwhile, the use of natural polymers is more suitable for various purposes in drug delivery systems in terms of indicating greater biological compatibility with the body and being non-toxic.In this research, the natural hydrogel extracted from the seeds of the Plantago ovata, which is loaded on the bed of magnetic iron nanoparticles, was used to entrap the drugmefenamic acid. In order to achieve this goal, at the beginning, magnetic iron nanoparticles were prepared by co-precipitation method using iron (II) and iron (III) oxides, and then a coating of silica was created on its surface, then the hydrocolloid of Plantago ovata was extracted from its seed, in order to connect the magnetite nanoparticles and the polymer extracted from the Plantago ovata, the surface of both components was modified by vinyl-functional groups. Next, radical polymerization under heat was used to connect the particles and trap the drug, after that the release of the drug from the polymer capsule was checked by UV-Vis device. Before examining the drug release, the resulting product was identified by FT-IR, XRD, VSM, DLS, TGA, SEM analysis. Therefore, the obtained results indicated that the natural polymer was correctly loaded on the desired magnetic substrate and the drug mefenamic acid was trapped inside the hydrogel networks and polymer capsule. Therefore, the drug can be directed in a controlled and targeted manner by the magnetic field, and the release of the drug was done well and at an acceptable speed.
IMPLEMENTATION OF TENDER ACTIVITIES FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOVERNMENT GOODS AND SERVICES ELECTRONICALLY (E-PROCUREMENT)
Authors: Feriansyah Awang , Iskandar  , Dwijatenaya Ida Bagus Made Agung
Published: May 2024

This research aims to analyze the implementation of tender activities for the procurement of government goods and services using e-procurement and the inhibiting factors that influence the implementation of tender activities for the procurement of government goods and services using eprocurement. The research was carried out in the goods and services procurement section of the Regional Secretariat of Kutai Kartanegara Regency. Data was collected through key informants determined purposefully. The data collected is in the form of primary and secondary data. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observation and literature study. The analytical tool used is qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research are 1) communication has gone well, carried out formally and informally; the transmission dimension is carried out well, referring to standard operating procedures (SOP), the clarity dimension is clear, the consistency dimension is running well, 2) The staff resources of this section are still inadequate with the existing workload; information is running optimally, authority has been exercised well in implementing this policy, the facilities provided to users are adequate, 3) the disposition has gone well, consisting of: the implementer's attitude in carrying out his duties has gone well, incentives have been provided and are adequate, 4) the bureaucratic structure is running well, consisting of; already has an SOP and its implementation has referred to the SOP, and fragmentation has been carried out in accordance with the provisions, 5) efficiency factors have run efficiently, effectiveness factors have run effectively, 6) accountable factors can be accounted for (accountable factors have operated very openly). Factors inhibiting the implementation of e-procurement-based government goods and services procurement tender activities are: 1) staff (Human Resources/HR), 2) electricity supply problems, 3) unstable internet quality system problems, 4) provider negligence goods or services, and 5) lack of local providers.
MARKETING POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN TERMS OF NEEDS OF THAI HERBS IN SPA BUSINESS TO PROMOTE MEDICAL TOURISM
Authors: Piakson Praputhson , Piakson Chumpon , Singhathawat Sunantha
Published: May 2024

The study was mixed methods research which use survey and analysis of data from business entrepreneurs who have been operating for 5 years or more, 10 locations in Bangkok. The snowball sampling method was used and 400 tourists by followed Taro Yamane, questionnaires were purposive sampling that who have used the spa services. Then analysed by descriptive statistics, Average standard deviation. Most of tourist are female, ages 41-50 years, single, revenue more than 40,001 Bath, career: private employee. Tourist behaviours of using Thai massage services for relieve stress 1 time per month. Period of spend the service around 1-2 hours per time in Saturday-Sunday. The influence persons in the use of the service were themselves. The expense par time to use the was less than 1,000 Baht. Marketing Mix (7Ps) travellers focus on satisfaction in providing services of spa business in term of process, physical environment, marketing promotion, people, place, price and products as severally. Equivalent of women and men entrepreneurs in Day spa business. The investment were personal capital and a bank credit. There are 10 or more employees. Types of massage services were general spa which are various price, on location store. The marketing promotions were public relations, brochure, event. The staffs dress well as simple, elegant, good-looking, and clean. In terms of personnel employees who take an experience and able to communicate in foreign languages are selected. For service staffs have to professional license, good personality, and have a good relationship. Raw materials used in the spa business were purchase from ready-made raw materials. Problems and obstacles in the spa business are a lack of staff who have a knowledge or expertise in spa business management, high of staff turnover and a services skill of employees in providing services are rare. In marketing aspect were high competition, good locations were rare and high cost. Herbs which used in spa business were general such as turmeric, Phlai, compress massage oil, tamarind, Kaffir lime, balm, aroma oil and etc. Currently, there is no shortage of such herbs. and has sufficient quantity to meet demand.
CHOICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS ON PURCHASING MOBILE HANDSETS: A STUDY ON INFLUENCING FACTORS
Authors: Rath Dr. Gaurav , Das Dr. Santanu Kumar
Published: May 2024

India smart-phone manufacturing industry has surged to $44 billion, marking a significant milestone. The country's smart-phone exports have reached a record high of $11 billion. A mere decade ago, imports dominated the market with 98% of mobile phones being brought in from abroad. Now an impressive 99.2% of mobile phones used in India are domestically produced, showcasing a remarkable shift towards local manufacturing. The government aims to reach a milestone of USD 300 billion in electronics manufacturing by 2025-26, with exports accounting for USD 120 billion of that figure. Mobile phones are projected to play a significant role, contributing over USD 50 billion to exports by 2025-26. Against this backdrop the present study is conducted to understand how customers place these companies in their mind. This study tries to judge the perception of respondents by taking into account top end features, basic features, brand image, economy, additional features, and versatility physical characteristics prided by handset sellers with the help of factor analysis. The study suggests that the handset sellers should be considering the above-mentioned factors to capitalize the opportunity.
Parsi Poetics, Politics, and Mediation in Behramji Malabari’s
The Indian Muse in English Garb
(1876)
Authors: Hughes Linda K.
Published: May 2024

The poetics and politics of Behramji Malabari’s
The Indian Muse in English Garb
(1876) are isomorphic with the relative positioning of Bombay Parsis vis-à-vis British colonizers, for Parsis at once forged strong cultural and political alliances of mutual benefit with the British and resisted assimilation to maintain Parsi identity and investments. Parsis thus mediated between colonial subjection and Parsi agency and resistance. The same can be said of Malabari’s anglophone volume, which opens addressing Empress Victoria as ‘Thou great and Heav’n directed Sovereign!’ (Malabari, 1876, p. 1) and subsequently praises British missionaries who brought Christianity to India. But into seeming subordination Malabari weaves an intricate web of dissent and resistance to colonial rule through both paratextual footnotes and overt resistance (as in ‘A Protest’), sometimes in staunch adherence to Zoroastrianism and refusal of Christianity, and sometimes through adopting English poetic forms to critique English policies and poetics obliquely.
The Scatter Matters: Circumgalactic Metal Content in the Context of the M–σ Relation
Authors: Sanchez N. Nicole , Werk Jessica K. , Christensen Charlotte , Telford O. Grace , Quinn Thomas R. , Tremmel Michael , Mead Jennifer , Sharma Ray S. , Brooks Alyson M.
Published: May 2024

The interaction between supermassive black hole (SMBH) feedback and the circumgalactic medium (CGM) continues to be an open question in galaxy evolution. In our study, we use smoothed particle hydrodynamics simulations to explore the impact of SMBH feedback on galactic metal retention and the motion of metals and gas into and through the CGM of L* galaxies. We examine 140 galaxies from the 25 Mpc cosmological volume Romulus25, with stellar masses between log(M
*/M
⊙) = 9.5–11.5. We measure the fraction of metals remaining in the interstellar medium (ISM) and CGM of each galaxy and calculate the expected mass of each SMBH based on the M
BH–σ relation (Kormendy & Ho 2013). The deviation of each SMBH from its expected mass, ΔM
BH, is compared to the potential of its host via σ. We find that SMBHs with accreted mass above M
BH–σ are more effective at removing metals from the ISM than undermassive SMBHs in star-forming galaxies. Overall, overmassive SMBHs suppress the total star formation of their host galaxies and more effectively move metals from the ISM into the CGM. However, we see little to no evacuation of gas from the CGM out of their halos, in contrast with other simulations. Finally, we predict that C iv column densities in the CGM of L* galaxies are unlikely to depend on host galaxy SMBH mass. Our results show that the scatter in the low-mass end of the M
BH–σ relation may indicate how effective an SMBH is in the local redistribution of mass in its host galaxy.
Reduced Water Loss due to Photochemistry on Terrestrial Planets in the Runaway Greenhouse Phase around Pre-main-sequence M Dwarfs
Authors: Kawamura Yo , Yoshida Tatsuya , Terada Naoki , Nakamura Yuki , Koyama Shungo , Karyu Hiroki , Terada Kaori , Sakai Shotaro
Published: May 2024

Terrestrial planets currently in the habitable zone around M dwarfs are estimated to have been in runaway greenhouse conditions for up to ∼1 Gyr due to the long-term pre-main-sequence phase of M dwarfs. These planets likely lose a significant portion of water during the pre-main-sequence phase owing to H2O photolysis followed by hydrogen and oxygen loss to space. However, the effects of H2O reproduction reactions and UV shielding by chemical products that reduce photolysis-induced water loss have yet to be estimated. Here, we apply a 1D photochemical model to a H2O-dominated atmosphere of an Earth-like planet around a pre-main-sequence M dwarf to estimate these effects. We find that water loss is suppressed by efficient H2O reproduction reactions and by UV shielding due to O2. The water loss rate decreases by several to several hundred times compared to that in previous studies, with the assumption that the water loss rate is limited by stellar X-ray and extreme-ultraviolet flux or hydrogen diffusion through the atmosphere. Our results imply that terrestrial planets currently in the habitable zone around M dwarfs are more likely to retain surface water than previously estimated.
Morphological Evidence for the eROSITA Bubbles Being Giant and Distant Structures
Authors: Liu 刘 Teng 腾 , Merloni Andrea , Sanders Jeremy , Ponti Gabriele , Strong Andrew , Yeung Michael C. H. , Locatelli Nicola , Predehl Peter , Zheng Xueying , Sasaki Manami , Freyberg Michael , Dennerl Konrad , Becker Werner , Nandra Kirpal , Mayer Martin , Buchner Johannes
Published: May 2024

There are two contradictory views of the eROSITA bubbles: either a 104 pc scale pair of giant bubbles blown by the Galactic center (GC), or a 102 pc scale local structure coincidentally located in the direction of GC. A key element of this controversy is the distance to the bubbles. Based on the 3D dust distribution in the Galactic plane, we found three isolated, distant (500–800 pc) clouds at intermediate Galactic latitudes. Their projected morphologies perfectly match the X-ray shadows on the defining features of the north eROSITA bubble, i.e., the North Polar Spur (NPS) and the Lotus Petal Cloud (LPC), indicating that both the NPS and LPC are distant, with a distance lower limit of nearly 1 kpc. In the X-ray-dark region between the NPS and LPC, we found a few polarized radio arcs and attributed them to the bubble’s shock front. These arcs match up perfectly with the outer border of the NPS and LPC and provide a way to define the bubble’s border. The border defined in this way can be well described by the line-of-sight tangent of a 3D skewed cup model rooted in the GC. We conclude that, instead of being two independent, distant features, the NPS and LPC compose a single, giant bubble, which therefore is most plausibly a 10 kpc scale bubble rooted at the GC.
JWST Spectrophotometry of the Small Satellites of Uranus and Neptune
Authors: Belyakov Matthew , Davis M. Ryleigh , Milby Zachariah , Wong Ian , Brown Michael E.
Published: May 2024

We use 1.4–4.6 μm multiband photometry of the small inner Uranian and Neptunian satellites obtained with the James Webb Space Telescope’s near-infrared imager NIRCam to characterize their surface compositions. We find that the satellites of the ice giants have, to first order, similar compositions to one another, with a 3.0 μm absorption feature possibly associated with an O-H stretch, indicative of water ice or hydrated minerals. Additionally, the spectrophotometry for the small ice-giant satellites matches spectra of some Neptune Trojans and excited Kuiper Belt objects, suggesting shared properties. Future spectroscopy of these small satellites is necessary to identify and better constrain their specific surface compositions.
Interspecific variation in the diet of Symphalangus syndactylus and Macaca nemestrina at Genting Highlands, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Tingga Roberta Chaya Tawie , Gani Millawati , Osman Nur Azimah , Aifat Nor Rahman , Chan Eddie , Khamis Shamsul , Rohani Emelda Rosseleena , Mohd-Daut Norlinda , Mohd-Ridwan Abd Rahman , Md-Zain Badrul Munir
Published: May 2024

Primate communities in the Genting Highlands consist of a single species of Hylobatidae and four species of Cercopithecidae, which are known to exhibit social interaction behaviour. Thus, a study on the diets of Symphalangus syndactylus (siamang; family Hylobatidae) and Macaca nemestrina (pig-tailed macaque; family Cercopithecidae) was carried out at Genting Highlands, in order to compare the dietary preferences and interspecific competition between the two primate families. A DNA metabarcoding approach was used to analyse diet intake using non-invasive samples based on the trnL region. Based on the 140 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) generated, 26 plant orders, 46 different families, 60 genera and 49 species were identified from 23 different plant classes. Fabaceae and Moraceae were classified as the most preferred plants at the family level for S. syndactylus; meanwhile, Piperaceae and Arecaceae were classified as the most preferred for M. nemestrina. Only six out of the 60 different plant genera classified in this study, were found to be consumed by both species. Therefore, the low similarity of preferred plants in the diets between the two families suggests that there is little interspecific competition. These findings are important for future conservation management of highland primates, especially in the Genting Highlands.
Assessing the driving behaviour of motorcyclists to improve road safety
Authors: Charef Ayoub , Jarir Zahi , Quafafou Mohamed
Published: May 2024

Traffic violations by motorcycle riders pose a significant risk to urban road safety. In this paper, we present a novel approach that utilizes computer vision algorithms to detect and quantify traffic violations committed by motorcycle riders. These violations include non-compliance with helmet regulations, illegal lane changing, wrong way driving, weaving between vehicles, and running red lights. To enhance the awareness of motorcycle riders regarding the infractions they commit and the potential hazards these pose to road safety, we have developed a mobile application. This application not only provides riders with valuable feedback but also encourages them to be more conscientious and responsible for their actions. A series of experiments was conducted in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, demonstrating the system's effectiveness in positively influencing the behavior of motorcyclists on urban roads. 
Unveiling species diversity within the family Conidiobolaceae (Entomophthorales) in China: Descriptions of two new species and reassessment of the taxonomic position of Conidiobolus polyspermus
Authors: Nie Yong , Yin Ying , Zhao Heng , Liu XiaoYong , Huang Bo
Published: May 2024

In the present study, two new Conidiobolus s.s. species were described relying on the morphological studies and phylogenetic analysis utilizing nuclear large subunit of rDNA (nucLSU), mitochondrial small subunit of rDNA (mtSSU), and elongation-factor-like gene (EFL) sequences. Conidiobolus jiangxiensissp. nov. is distinguished by its short primary conidiophores, a feature not commonly observed in other Conidiobolus s.s. species. Conversely, Conidiobolus marcoconidiussp. nov. is characterized by larger primary conidia and the emergence of 2–5 secondary conidia from each branched secondary conidiophores. Additionally, the taxonomic reassessment of C. polyspermus confirms its distinct status within the genus Conidiobolus s.s. Moreover, molecular analyses, incorporating the nucLSU, mtSSU, and EFL sequences, provide robust support for the phylogenetic placement of the two newly described species and the taxonomic identity of C. polyspermus. This investigation contributes valuable insights into the species diversity of Conidiobolaceae in China, enhancing our understanding of the taxonomy within this fungal family.
Growth and productivity of half-sibs progenies of selected Robinia pseudoacacia L. clones in the region of Ruse.
Authors: Dimitrova Proletka
Published: May 2024

An assessment was made on the main growth and productivity indicators in half-sibs progeny planta-tions of 18 Robinia pseudoacacia L. clones in the region of Ruse, on (М-I-2 D1 (13)) site, on rich, dry and compacted (Haplic luvisols) grey forest soil, at planting scheme 3.0х1,5 m. The differences in the main inventory indicators, defining the growth and productivity of the progenies of 18 black locust clones, confirm good qualities of the progenies of the Bulgarian clones Pordim-10, Pordim-13, Obretenik-1, Obretenik-6 and Ryahovo-1 and of the Hungarian clones Szajki and Nyirségi. This should be taken into account in the selection of material for establishment of industrial plantations and plantations for bio-mass production, as well as in the choice and performance of tending activities. 
Effects of Cattaneo-Christov heat flux on double diffusion of a nanofluid-filled cavity containing a rotated wavy cylinder and four fins: ISPH simulations with artificial neural network
Authors: Alotaibi Munirah , Aly Abdelraheem M.
Published: May 2024

The present study implements the incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) method with an artificial neural network (ANN) to simulate the impacts of Cattaneo-Christov heat flux on the double diffusion of a nanofluid inside a square cavity. The cavity contains a rotated wavy circular cylinder and four fins fixed on its borders. The rotational motion of an inner wavy cylinder interacting with a nanofluid flow is handled by the ISPH method. An adiabatic thermal/solutal condition is applied for the embedded wavy cylinder and the plane cavity's walls. The left wall is a source of the temperature and concentration, $ {T}_{h}\&{C}_{h} $, and the right wall with the four fins is maintained at a low temperature/concentration, $ {T}_{c}\&{C}_{c} $. The pertinent parameters are the Cattaneo-Christov heat flux parameter $ \left({0\le \delta }_{c}\le 0.001\right) $, the Dufour number $ \left(0\le Du\le 2\right) $, the nanoparticle parameter $ \left(0\le \phi \le 0.1\right) $, the Soret number $ \left(0\le Sr\le 2\right) $, the Hartmann number $ \left(0\le Ha\le 80\right) $, the Rayleigh number $ \left({10}^{3}\le Ra\le {10}^{5}\right) $, Fin's length $ \left({0.05\le L}_{Fin}\le 0.2\right) $, and the radius of a wavy circular cylinder $ \left(0.05\le {R}_{Cyld}\le 0.3\right) $. The results revealed that the maximum of a velocity field is reduced by $ 48.65\% $ as the $ {L}_{Fin} $ boosts from $ 0.05 $ to $ 0.2 $, and by $ 55.42\% $ according to an increase in the $ {R}_{Cyld} $ from $ 0.05 $ to $ 0.3 $. Adding a greater concentration of nanoparticles until 10% increases the viscosity of a nanofluid, which declines the velocity field by $ 36.52\%. $ The radius of a wavy circular cylinder and the length of four fins have significant roles in changing the strength of the temperature, the concentration, and the velocity field. Based on the available results of the ISPH method for $ \stackrel{-}{Nu} $ and $ \stackrel{-}{Sh} $, an ANN model is developed to predict these values. The ideal agreement between the prediction and target values of $ \stackrel{-}{Nu} $ and $ \stackrel{-}{Sh} $ indicates that the developed ANN model can forecast the $ \stackrel{-}{Nu} $ and $ \stackrel{-}{Sh} $ values with a remarkable accuracy.
Exponentiated extended extreme value distribution: Properties, estimation, and applications in applied fields
Authors: Ghazal M. G. M. , Tashkandy Yusra A. , Balogun Oluwafemi Samson , Bakr M. E.
Published: May 2024

The proposed article introduces a novel three-parameter lifetime model called an exponentiated extended extreme-value (EEEV) distribution model. The EEEV distribution is characterized by increasing or bathtub-shaped hazard rates, which can be advantageous in the context of reliability. Various statistical properties of the distribution have been derived. The article discusses four estimation methods, namely, maximum likelihood, least squares, weighted least squares, and Cramér-von Mises, for EEEV distribution parameter estimation. A simulation study was carried out to examine the performance of the new model estimators based on the four estimation methods by using the average bias, mean squared errors, relative absolute biases, and root mean square error. The flexibility and significance of the EEEV distribution are demonstrated by analyzing three real-world datasets from the fields of medicine and engineering. The EEEV distribution exhibits high adaptability and outperforms several well-known statistical models in terms of performance.
Containerized Microservices for Mobile Applications Deployed on Cloud Systems
Authors: Jordanov Jordan , Simeonidis Dimitrios , Petrov Pavel
Published: May 2024

This study explores the transformative role of containerized microservices in the sphere of mobile application development, especially within public cloud ecosystems. It focuses on how technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes contribute to improving deployment, scalability, and overall management of mobile applications, with an emphasis on containerizing backend services. We analyze their efficiency in streamlining deployment processes, focusing on how they improve the application’s performance and reliability. Additionally, we examine various alternative deployment strategies, such as blue-green, rolling, and canary releases, to emphasize their effectiveness in minimizing risks and facilitating smooth transitions in dynamic cloud environments. The study takes a comprehensive approach to achieve this goal, which includes a systematic review of existing literature, a thorough examination of relevant use cases, and an assessment of open-source technologies. Our findings reveal not only the practical benefits of these strategies but also their strategic application, offering important insights for software engineers and decision-makers. This study emphasizes the significance of integrating and optimizing containerized microservices in mobile app development to achieve more efficient, scalable, and manageable application lifecycles on cloud-based platforms.
Les catéchismes créoles de Mgr. Niewindt et le papiamentu de Curaçao au XIXe siècle. Une mise au point
Authors: Costantini Alessandro
Published: May 2024

L’article parcourt rapidement l’histoire des catéchismes coloniaux écrits dans des langues créoles et, ce faisant, il concentre son attention sur ceux qui ont été écrits dans le créole des Antilles Néerlandaises, le papiamentu. L’article retrace brièvement l’histoire de l’intérêt scientifique porté à cette langue depuis (et depuis seulement) le XIXe siècle, à partir d’un savant italien, Emilio Teza (1863). Comme pour d’autres langues créoles, cet intérêt a pu se manifester grâce à quelques textes anciens, parmi les premiers textes publiés en créole : notamment les catéchismes coloniaux. En outre, grâce à la redécouverte de l’un des plus anciens catéchismes ‘majeurs/grands’ en papiamentu, que l’on documente ici, l’article met en comparaison des échantillons authentiques de textes catéchétiques (pour la plupart d’un même auteur), rédigés entre la première moitié et la fin du XIXe siècle, soit en l’espace de soixante ans. Nous sommes ainsi à même d’apprécier l’évolution graduelle de cette langue à un tournant de son histoire, surtout du point de vue phonétique et orthographique.
Pourquoi les images ?
Authors: Edwards Steve
Published: May 2024

L’histoire de la photographie s’est enracinée dans le champ de l’histoire de l’art, en adoptant une perspective focalisée sur les images, et les travaux d’histoire critique subséquents ont, dans leur grande majorité, conservé cette approche centrée sur le figuré. Aucune raison inhérente ne prédestinait pourtant l’étude de la photographie à devenir une histoire des images, d’autant plus qu’à certains égards, la représentation picturale n’est peut-être pas l’aspect le plus important de la pratique photographique. Ces dernières années ont vu fleurir une multitude de travaux analysant la photographie sous l’angle économique, en s’intéressant à ses dimensions industrielle et marchande. Dans cet article, je présente quelques-uns des débats qui animent le champ académique de l’histoire des entreprises et soulèvent des questionnements pertinents pour les historiens de la photographie. L’étude fondatrice sur Kodak menée par Reese V. Jenkins, Image and Enterprise (1975), nous donne l’occasion d’examiner certains d’entre eux. Une brève conclusion sur le commerce du daguerréotype en Grande-Bretagne fournit une illustration, aussi bien qu’une coda, à ces thématiques.
La pertinence des indices de vulnérabilité aux aléas naturels pour les gestionnaires : une approche mixte de la revue de littérature
Authors: Lesouëf Brice , Hénaff Alain , Marie Guillaume
Published: May 2024

La vulnérabilité d’un territoire aux aléas naturels est un concept très employé aux nombreuses définitions sans pour autant être directement mesurable. Pour opérationnaliser cette variable latente, nombre d’études proposent des approches quantitatives sous forme d’indices. L’ambition souvent affichée est d’offrir un outil d’aide à la décision aux acteurs d’un territoire pour renforcer son adaptation face aux aléas naturels et aux changements climatiques. Cependant, il existe dans la littérature un contraste entre les méthodes d’indices développées et leur impact dans les politiques de réduction de la vulnérabilité. Pour éclairer les choix méthodologiques parmi la grande diversité des pratiques, cette revue de littérature exploratoire propose une approche mixte. À partir d’une grille d’analyse, des publications attestant d’une méthode d’indice pertinent pour son public cible ont été testées par rapport à un échantillon se voulant représentatif. De ces résultats croisés à une analyse qualitative, il ressort que i) contrairement à la formulation dans nombre de résumés, peu de recherches ont l’ambition effective de développer un indice opérationnel pour la gestion ; ii) les indices faisant l’objet d’un intérêt d’application sont polarisés dans les centres urbains de pays à fort développement ; iii) l’implication des potentiels utilisateurs finaux dans la construction d’indices n’est pas un critère nécessaire, mais facilitateur à plusieurs niveaux ; iv) aucun choix méthodologique n’a a priori d’incidence fixe sur la pertinence de l’indice qui dépend du contexte de l’étude et du territoire étudié ; v) la représentation cartographique est le seul critère apparaissant comme nécessaire, soulignant l’importance de la communication entre chercheurs et gestionnaires.
Beyond the Borders
Authors: Nair Poornima , Kumar Sunita
Published: May 2024

Social media has emerged as a powerful platform that revolutionized the way the fashion industry operates. Fashion influencers have significantly impacted global consumer trends and brand perceptions with their large followings and engaging content. This chapter investigated the ways in which fashion influencers leverage social media platforms to shape consumer behavior, promote sustainable fashion practices, and bridge cultural boundaries to create a more inclusive fashion community across borders. This chapter has contributed to a better understanding of fashion beyond borders, social media influencers' role in transforming the fashion landscape, and their potential to influence positive change in the industry by conducting a comprehensive literature review. This chapter explores social media influencers' multifaceted roles in redefining fashion globally.
The Role of Influencer Trust, Gender Congruency, and Expertise Congruency
Authors: Yang Yang
Published: May 2024

This chapter explores the mediation role of influencer trust in gender and expertise congruency effects on consumers' attitudes and purchase intentions, focusing on a cross-national comparison between Douyin users in China and TikTok users in the U.S. It investigates how short video platforms, primarily TikTok and Douyin, have become integral in shaping consumer behavior and trust in influencers. The chapter explores the concepts of gender and expertise congruency in influencer marketing, examining how these factors impact the effectiveness of endorsements and consumer trust. The chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of endorsement effectiveness, contributing to the broader understanding of marketing strategies in the dynamic social media landscape. Through its findings, it provides theoretical and practical implications for marketers and advertisers aiming to enhance the efficiency and credibility of influencer collaborations in different cultural contexts.
Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rosário Albérico Travassos , Boechat Anna Carolina
Published: May 2024

The importance of ethics practiced by influencers must be considered. Influencers significantly impact their audience and can shape public opinion, attitudes, and behaviors. Ethical behavior helps influencers establish and maintain trust with their audience. Influencers are transparent, honest, and authentic in their content, which fosters trust and credibility. Ethical influencers are transparent about their partnerships, collaborations, and sponsored content. Ethical influencers have the potential to inspire and empower their audience to make a difference. They can influence their audience to adopt positive behaviors and attitudes, promoting social norms conducive to a more ethical and compassionate society. Influencers prioritizing ethical behavior contribute to a healthier online community and set a positive example for others in their field. Based on the above, it is intended to systematically review the bibliometric literature on ethics practiced by influencers using the Scopus database with the analysis of 134 academic and/or scientific documents.
The Ethics of Collaborating With Social Media Influencers
Authors: Singha Ranjit , Singha Surjit , Ruben V. Muthu , Natal Melita Stephen , Longkumer Amenla , Haokip Alphonsa Diana
Published: May 2024

This study highlights the importance of placing influencers' psychological well-being as a top priority in influencer marketing. In light of the growing influencers' impact on brand perceptions and consumer behavior, addressing their obstacles is crucial to promoting an ethical and sustainable ecosystem. The demands of upholding genuineness and regulating personal limits can profoundly affect the psychological well-being of influencers. Acknowledging and giving precedence to the welfare of others is an ethical obligation and a critical factor in ensuring sustained success in collaborative endeavors. Suggested ideas for a genuine brand-influencer partnership encompass advocating for mental well-being and fostering open and honest communication. These suggestions can cultivate a more accountable, enduring, and genuine influencer marketing ecosystem.
38° Congresso nazionale SIGOT | Roma, 22-24 maggio 2024
Authors: Editors The
Published: May 2024

Abstract Book of the 38° SIGOT National Congress | Roma, May 22-24, 2024.
An In vitro Evaluation of Tensile Bond Strength of Soft Liners Bonded to Different Denture Base Resins
Authors: Panda Sangram Kumar , Reddy Naveen , Manual Litto , Krishna Chethana , Jagadeesh Kyatsandra Narasimhaiah , Saidath K , Babaji Prashant
Published: May 2024

Background:

Clinically, adhesion failure is the most critical problem because of the failure of the optimal bond between denture base and the soft liner.

Objectives:

This study was performed to assess the tensile bond strength of two temporary soft liners to different denture base resins.

Materials and Methods:

Forty-eight blocks with 16 samples each of heat-cured denture base resin of three different types were fabricated from custom-made stainless steel die after de-waxing mold space. Surface roughening of each acrylic resin specimens which bonds with soft liners was done by abrading the surface and to this temporary soft liners (Perma soft denture liner and Pro soft denture liner) were bonded. The universal testing machine was used to test the tensile strength of bonded space. The results were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Software IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 20.0. (Armonk, NY, USA: IBM Corp.) using the Chi-square test, Post hoc Tukey's HSD, and two way ANOVA tests.

Results:

It was observed that Perma soft was prevalent over Pro-soft denture liner on the basis of tensile bond strength with all three different types of denture base resins. Trevalon HI and acrylic composite exhibited better bond strength results with both Perma soft and GC Pro-soft denture liner as compared to other types of denture base resins.

Conclusion:

Perma soft had a better bond strength compared to Pro-soft denture liner in bonding modified denture base and conventional resins.
Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma Removal by Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Authors: Abdulsalam Mohammed Shafi , Devanayagam Sivagnanasundaram , Santosham Rajan , Ganapathy Vijaya , Menon Maya , Simon Shelley
Published: May 2024

Ectopic parathyroid adenomas in the mediastinum are rare causes of primary hyperparathyroidism. We report two cases of mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. Functioning parathyroid lesion was localized with the help of nuclear single-photon emission computed tomography scan in both the patients. Video assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) removal of the parathyroid lesions were done. Intraoperative confirmation of parathyroid adenoma was done by frozen section. Further confirmation was done by routine histopathological examination of specimen postoperatively. One patient had left vocal cord paralysis postoperatively. Localization by functional imaging is essential. Minimally invasive methods such as VATS are useful in removing mediastinal parathyroid hyperfunctioning lesions, which carries early postoperative recovery and less complications.
Family Support and Medication Adherence among Adult Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Olagbemide Olanrewaju Joel , Omosanya Olusegun Emmanuel , Ayodapo Abayomi Olusola , Agboola Segun Matthew , Adeagbo Adedayo Olutunji , Olukokun Taiwo Adebayo
Published: May 2024

Background:

Serious disability diabetes mellitus (DM) cause for patients and their support system-family and friends are enormous. It remains an important public health challenge, despite effective medical therapies for its management; patients’ poor adherence remains a global problem.

Objective:

The study assessed the relationship between family support and medication adherence among adult Type 2 DM (T2DM) attending family medicine clinic of a rural tertiary hospital.

Methodology:

This was an analytic cross-sectional hospital-based study carried out among 367 patients selected by systematic random sampling method. Relevant data collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and clinical data recorded and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) were utilized for the study. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.

Results:

The mean (standard deviation) age of respondents was 61.7 ± 11.4 years. Those with strong family support that achieved medium/high (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 > 6) level of medication adherence (odds ratio [OR] [95% confidence interval (CI)] = 1 6.4 [9.1–29.6], P < 0.001) constituted 69.5% of respondents. Family support was also found to have a direct relationship to glycemic control (FPG < 7.1 mmol/l), 65.7% of those with strong family support achieved good glycemic control, P < 0.001, OR (95% CI) = 17.4 (9.2–37.2). The level of medication adherence was noted to be directly related to glycemic control, 79.4% of those with medium/high medication adherence had good glycemic control, OR (95% CI) = 25.0 (14.4–43.6), P < 0.001. Strong family support leads to higher medication adherence level which resulted into better glycemic control.

Conclusion:

Family support improves medication adherence and glycemic control. Physicians should explore patients’ family support system to improve medication adherence level and better management outcome of chronic diseases especially T2DM.