bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elementary School Development Model: A Case Study
Authors: Farah Rahmawati , Patang Patang
Published: July 2023

Abstract The purpose of this research is to 1) find out internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) in improving the quality of SD Kemala Bhayangkari 01 Panaikang school. 2) To find out the model that needs to be done to improve the quality of SD Kemala Bhayangkari 01 Panaikang school based on SWOT analysis. The research approach used is qualitative and quantitative with the SWOT analysis method. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Data collection techniques used were descriptive analysis, SWOT matrix analysis, and IFE (internal factor evaluation) and EFE (external factor evaluation) matrix analysis. The results of the SWOT analysis for Kemala Bhayangkari Elementary School are in quadrant 1 where the IFE and EFE scores are (2.76 and 2.9). Which position supports the model in school development. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the models used to improve the quality of SD Kemala Bhayangkari 01 Panaikang schools are the Reform school model and the Branding School model.
Tobacco Smoke Exposure Reduces Paraoxonase Activity in a Murine Model
Authors:   University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 110 South Paca Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States, Reed Robert M. , Borgan Saif M. ,   University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 110 South Paca Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States;, Eberlein Michael ,   University of Iowa School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, C326 GH Iowa City, Iowa 52242. United States, Goldklang Monica ,   Division of Anesthesia, Columbia University, Anesthesiology, New York, New York, United States, Lewis Joshua ,   Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Howard Hall, 498, Maryland, United States, Miller Michael ,   Division of Cardiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 110 South Paca Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States, Navab Mohamad ,   David Geffen School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Le Conte Ave , Los Angeles, California 90095, United States;, Kim Bo S. ,   Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1830 E. Monument Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, United States
Published: July 2023

AIM: To demonstrate a direct inhibitory effect of cigarette smoke exposure on paraoxonase 1 activity in a murine in vivo model. METHODS: At 8 weeks old, we randomized 10 C57/bl6 mice to an environment consisting of either filtered air or cigarette smoke for 6 months. Smoke exposure (7 hours per day, 5 days per week) was standardized using a model TE-10 smoking machine and adjusted to maintain constant sidestream and mainstream smoke. After 6 months of exposure, we assessed differences in lung air space, cholesterol, lipid, and lipoprotein profiles, as well as paraoxonase activity in mice exposed to cigarette smoke extract compared to unexposed control mice. RESULTS: Cigarette smoke exposure by the protocol used was sufficient to result in pathologic changes in lung architecture consistent with emphysema. Specifically, we observed that mice exposed to cigarette smoke had a significantly higher mean linear chord length compared to animals that were exposed to filtered air (p<0.02). Despite this exposure, no differences in total HDL-cholesterol levels or HDL-cholesterol sub-fractions (i.e. HDL2 and HDL3 fractions) were noted between smoke-exposed and unexposed animals (p=1.00, 0.6, and 0.4, respectively). Notably, mean HDL-cholesterol levels were identical between groups (92.8 vs 92.8 mg/dL, p=1.0). Paraoxonase activity, however, was markedly reduced in mice exposed to cigarette smoke compared to those who were not exposed (102, SD=9.6 vs 144, SD=4.1 units of activity, respectively, p=0.002). CONCLUSION: In this murine model, tobacco smoke exposure directly inhibits paraoxonase activity independently of HDL-cholesterol levels rather than indirectly via reduction in HDL-cholesterol levels.
Therapeutic Potentials of Edible Freshwater-Snail Bellamya Bengalensis Extract against Arsenic-induced Rat Tissue Damage are Conferred by Antioxidative Mechanism and Attenuation of Pro-Inflammatory Response
Authors:   Post Graduate Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Therapeutics Laboratory, Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore-721102, West Bengal, India, Sajed Ali Sk. , Maiti Smarajit ,   Founder and Secretary, Agricure Biotech Research Society, Epidemiology and Human Health Division, Midnapore-721101, India
Published: July 2023

Chronic arsenic exposure results in cancer. Some therapeutic agents show inadequate-potency/ side-effects in arsenic-toxicity treatment. The Bellamya bengalensis, an edible snail has long been used by rural people comprised of both ethnic and nonethnic groups as traditional medicine in several health-anomalies/ liver-disorders. In an attempt to investigate the possible protective and therapeutic effect against arsenic induced rat tissue damage are conferred by antioxidative mechanism and attenuation of pro-inflammatory response, the extract of B. bengalensis was tested in arsenic intoxicated rat model. Here, Bellamya bengalensis flesh-extract (BBE, 1 g/kg bw/day for 28days) was tested concomitantly in arsenic-intoxicated (0.6 ppm/kg bw/day for 28days) rat, in in-vitro rat liver slices (in Krebs-ringer buffer for 2 and 4 hours treatment with sodium arsenite alone or with BBE). In the rat, BBE strongly prevented arsenic-induced oxidative/necrotic damages to the intestinal epithelial tissue and liver-tissue/DNA by strengthening the antioxidant-system as shown in Non-protein soluble thiol (NPSH), Superoxide Dismutase(SOD) & catalase results which are clearly reflected in DNA-ladder/comet-assay/histo-architecture results. Arsenic alone decreased catalase and SOD activities in-vivo and in-vitro (H2O2/arsenite redox-stress to dialyzed-concentrated SOD) and also decreased antioxidative signaling molecules i.e. NPSH, serum nitric-oxide (NO) levels. At the same time, arsenic increased the tissue malondialdehyde resulting in DNA-breakage/liver-damage which except NO, were restrained by BBE that constitutes high-level of phosphorus/ascorbate/free-thiols. Moreover, an arsenic-induced increase in pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α was restored terminating an acute-phase-reaction. This study, for the first-time, shows the efficiencies of some organism/animal extract in hepatic and intestinal tissue challenged with a high level of arsenic with comparison to the natural level water contamination in West Bengal, India. Our present outcome may be utilized for the development of some protective/therapeutic component against arsenic toxicity from this aquatic organism. Further studies are necessary for more conclusive comments.
The Comparison of the Treatment Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Anterior Colporraphy in Stress Urinary Incontinence
Authors:   Division of Obstetrics Gynecology, Sari Imam Khomeini hospital, faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran university of Medical sciences, Nazari Zeinab , Yazdanpanah Fereshteh ,   Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz university of medical sciences;, Karimi-Zarchi Mojgan ,   Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran, Ghaffari Negar ,   Medical Student, Mohajerfar Fatemeh
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women had high prevalence and has a negative impact on their quality of life. Surgery is the most effective way to treat this problem. So, this study designed to compare the efficacy of transobturator tape (TOT) versus anterior colporraphy (APR) in stress incontinence patients. Methods: We designed a prospective cohort study. On base of inclusion and exclusion criteria, we had 65 patients (33 patients in TOT group, 32 patients in APR group) were randomly enrolled in this study. Patients data before surgery, 2 months, 6 months and 18 months after surgery were collected and asked them to complete incontinence quality of life questionnaires (IQOL). We used SPSS 18 for data analysis. Results: Mean surgery time in TOT group was significantly less than APR group (P<0.0001). Quality of life at 6 and 18 months after surgery was significantly better in TOT group (P<0.05). Number of incontinence patients at 2, 6 and 18 months after surgery (P<0.01), incontinence during activity at 18 months after surgery (P=0.031), severity of urinary incontinence at 6 months and 18 months after surgery (P<0.001) were significantly lower in TOT group. Complications after surgery was not different between 2 groups (P=0.78). However, 21 cases in TOT group (63.6%) and 9 cases in APR group (28.1%) complained of pain after surgery (P=0.004). The mean of hospitalization was not statistically significant difference (P=0.54). Finally, 23 patients in TOT group (63.9%) and 13 patients in APR group (36.1%) had urinary incontinence within one last month (OR:3.36, 95%, CL: 1,20-9.36, P=0.018). Furthermore, 25 patients in TOT group (61%) and 16 patients in APR group (39%) had more than 90% improvement in their quality of life (OR: 3.12, 95% CL: 1.08-8.97, P=0.031). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the TOT techniques more efficient than the APR technique. This technique has more success rate, higher satisfaction of patients and can significantly improve patient's quality of life.
Förord / Preface
Authors: Aldrin Emilia , Gustafsson Linnea , Ryman Lennart
Published: July 2023

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Large-scale statistical analysis on representation of public figures in newspapers and naming conventions in Finland in 1900-1939
Authors: Kanner Antii , Raunamaa Jaakko
Published: July 2023

This article examines the influence public figures had on the name-giving in Finland from 1900 to 1939 via their presence in newspapers. The study is based on digital materials and the results were obtained using statistical research methods. The main finding of the study is that generally, the prevalence of notable peoples’ names does not reflect the person in the way people choose first names for their children. On the other hand, more in-depth analyses reveal consistent interaction: short-term peaks in prominence of public figures in the newspaper data coincide with peaks in the popularity of their first names 50% more often than could be expected by random. Also, high-correlation outliers reveal personalities with a definite impact on first given name trends, interpretable as rule-confirming exceptions of the general pattern of very modest correlations.
Education through Folklore and for Folklore. The Teacher in the Transmission of Folk Culture at School and in Folk Ensembles, Using the Example of the Horňácko Region
Authors:   Národní ústav lidové kultury, Maňáková Magdalena
Published: July 2023

The fundamental social contact of a child includes his or her family and immediate environment, which influences the development of his or her personality and affects his or her cultural and social integration. These influences are gradually extended by the school and teachers who guide the child to adopt not only new knowledge but also life standards and values, including those based on folk traditions. The presented study aims at answering questions dealing with the role of the school as an educating and often the only cultural institution in the village, in the period of the changing position of the school and teacher in the community. It addresses the influence of the teacher on children in the realm of folk culture transfer and on the tie between and teacher, the pupil, and the region where they are active. Using theoretical basis, the text presents particular examples in Horňácko, a noticeable region in the southeast Moravia, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Although contemporary research shows the influence of regional education and national Framework Curricula for School Education, individual approaches of particular teachers are dominant.
An Unknown Product of Gypsy Blacksmiths in Moravia in the 18th Century
Authors: Hanzal Jiří
Published: July 2023

The local Gypsies and the Gypsies coming to the country from Upper Hungary (present- day Slovakia) practiced mainly blacksmith’s trade. They produced a variety of blacksmith’s products, in the production of which guild blacksmiths were not involved or not able to make such products. A funnel for force-feeding geese is a recently identified product of the Hungarian Gypsies.
Style and Society in the Prehistory of West Asia. Essays in Honour of Olivier P. Nieuwenhuyse
Authors: Düring Bleda , Akkermans Peter
Published: July 2023

Olivier Nieuwenhuyse was a remarkable archaeologist whose work has transformed the study of later Neolithic societies in West Asia. He has inspired many colleagues and students in their own pursuit of archaeology. Through the analysis of material culture his aim was to reconstruct social meanings and practices of societies in the deep past. In this volume a series of colleagues and friends pay tribute to the scholarship of Olivier Nieuwenhuyse, who died much too young, and present a series of studies on the archaeology of Late Neolithic societies in West Asia. The volume includes a reflection on Olivier’s career in archaeology (Spoor). There are chapters on the key site of Tell Sabi Abyad, on which Olivier worked for many years, dealing with its buildings (Akkermans and Brüning), its funerary practices (Plug), and the use of bitumen at the site (Connan et al.). The next section on the book focusses on the analysis of tokens (Bennison-Chapman), figurines (Arntz, Düring), and ornaments (Belcher and Croucher), of various sites dating to the Late Neolithic in West Asia. Following this there are studies on the emergence of pottery in West Asia (Bartl, Özbal), the use of ceramic ‘husking trays’ (Balossi Restelli), and the design rules in various prehistoric pottery traditions (Bernbeck and Pollock). Finally, the last chapter presents new data on prehistoric Palmyra (Maqdissi and Ishaq). Colleagues working on Neolithic West Asia will find much of interest in this volume. We hope they will agree that this is a worthy tribute to the remarkable body of scholarship that Olivier Nieuwenhuyse has created.
Early Recognition of Signs of Hypercoagulability to Prevent Adverse Health Outcomes
Authors: Grewal Iqbal , Elsemary Omar , Nasim Saifullah , Almullahassani Ameer
Published: July 2023

Factor V Leiden is a genetic disorder that results in the elimination of the cleavage site on the clotting factor V and Va. This increases the risk for clotting events, such as a stroke, in affected individuals. Factor V Leiden is often overlooked due to a lack of screening measures. Our case report outlines a patient who suffered from a stroke with no abnormalities on diagnostic testing until further genetic testing revealed Factor V Leiden.
Eksplorasi dan Uji Virulensi Jamur Patogen Gulma Daun Sempit di Pertanaman Tebu (Saccharum Officinarum L.)
Authors: Yusup Ziaulhak Dede , Soesanto Loekas , Manan Abdul
Published: July 2023

Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai hal untuk meningkatkan produksi gula nasional, termasuk penambahan luas tanam tebu dari 381.800, pada tahun 2010 menjadi 429.200 hektar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis jamur patogen penyebab penyakit pada gulma daun sempit di perkebunan tebu, informasi virulensi jamur patogen terhadap gulma daun sempit pada perkebunan tebu, dan informasi virulensi jamur patogen gulma daun sempit terhadap tanaman budidaya. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Perlindungan Tanaman dan rumah kaca, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto yang dilaksanakan dari Oktober 2019 sampai Agustus 2020. Penelitian ini terdiri atas tiga tahap yaitu eksplorasi, identifikasi, dan uji virulensi jamur patogen gulma. Eksplorasi dilakukan dengan pengambilan sampel gulma bergejala menggunakan metode purposive random sampling. Uji virulensi dilakukan pada gulma dan tanaman budidaya, yaitu Imperata cylindrica, Cyperus kyllingia, Cyeperus rotundus, Eleusine indica, Digitaria ciliaris, Oryza sativa, Zea mays, dan Sacharum officinarum. Variabel yang diamati adalah intensitas penyakit, masa inkubasi, area under diseases progress curve (AUDPC), bobot tanaman basah, dan bobot tanaman kering. Hasil dari eksplorasi diperoleh jamur patogen Curvularia lunata dan Fusarium oxysporum. Perlakuan jamur C. lunata pada gulma C. rotundus menunjukkan intensitas paling besar di antara gulma yang lain, dan perlakuan F. oxysporum dengan intensitas 22,5714% bahkan mampu menimbulkan kematian pada gulma C. rotundus. Sementara perlakuan jamur F. oxysporum menunjukkan intensitas yang lebih besar pada gulma D. ciliaris dengan kisaran 6,116%. Jamur patogen gulma daun sempit virulen terhadap gulma daun sempit dan tidak virulen terhadap tanaman budidaya yang diujikan.
Pelestarian Lingkungan dalam Islam Implikasinya Terhadap Pendidikan Lingkungan
Authors: Aditiya Oriza
Published: July 2023

Islam sebagai agama telah memberikan bimbingan kepada manusia menuju jalan yang lurus. Sedangkan al-Qur’an sebagai sumber ajarannya yang berfungsi sebagai petunjuk juga sebgai furqon, sehingga menjadi tolak ukur dan pembeda antara yang hak dan yang batil. Islam disamping mengajarkan tentang ibadah, aqidah, dan akhlak juga mengajarkan tentang ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi dan lingkungan. Dengan latar belakang tersebut, maka penulis melakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui maksud dari pelestarian lingkungan dalam Islam, mengetahui cara untuk melestarikan lingkungan, serta mengetahui implikasi pelestarian lingkungan dalam Islam terhadap pendidikan lingkungan. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan metode riset kepustakaan dan metode deduktif untuk menggambarkan fenomena yang terjadi di alam ini dan dikaitkan dengan penggambaran yang ada pada ayat al-Qur’an dan hadits yang bersangkutan, sehingga mempermudah dalam kajian ini. Setelah melakukan penelitian, maka diketahui bahwa peranan manusia dalam pelestarian lingkungan ini sesuai dengan pelestarian dalam lingkungan dalam Islam yang lebih menekankan peran manusia sebagai pengelola lingkungan dan pelestari. Salah satu upaya pelestarian lingkungan yaitu upaya pelestarian tanah, yang dapat dilakukan dengan cara menggalakkan kegiatan menanam pohon atau penghijauan kembali (reboisasi) terhadap tanah yang semula gundul. Untuk daerah perbukitan atau pegunungan yang posisi tanahnya miring perlu dibangun terasering atau sengkedan, sehingga mampu menghambat laju aliran air hujan. Sedangkan pelestarian lingkungan dalam Islam   mempunyai implikasi terhadap pendidikan lingkungan adalah dari segi penanaman kesadaran kejiwaan atau psikologis agama.
Prosedur Konfirmasi Piutang Usaha di PT. KDI
Authors: Setiawan Dedy
Published: July 2023

Piutang usaha dalam laporan keuangan yang menggambarkan kondisi keuangan suatu perusahaan, sangat menentukan dalam hal kelancaran kegiatan pembiayaan dari perusahaan tersebut. Untuk menghindari dan mengetahui risiko dan kewajaran atas saldo piutang usaha, maka dilakukan prosedur pemeriksaan oleh Kantor Akuntan Publik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui prosedur konfirmasi piutang usaha di PT. KDI. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian perpustakaan (library research) dan penelitian lapangan (field research). Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara teori menurut buku Sukrisno Agus dalam bukunya dan Standar Profesional Akuntan Publik (SPAP) telah sesuai dengan prosedur yang dijalankan oleh KAP Prof. Dr. H. Tb. Hasanuddin, M.Sc. & Rekan di PT KDI.
Pengetahuan Pengawasan Menelan Obat Tentang Tuberculosis dengan Kejadian Putus Berobat di Poliklinik Paru Puskesmas Sirampog
Authors: Anggia Ning Tyas Regita
Published: July 2023

Penyakit TBC merupakan salah satu penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium tuberculosis yang menyerang paru-paru dan organ tubuh lainnya.Kepatuhan berobat merupakan salah satu faktor keberhasilan dalam penyembuhan TB paru. Salah satu faktor yang memengaruhi kepatuhan berobat adalah adanya Pengawas Menelan Obat (PMO). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan PMO tentang TB paru dengan kejadian putus berobat pada penderita TB paru di Poliklinik Paru Puskesmas Sirampog. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis retrospektif dengan rancangan case control. Responden penelitian berjumlah 48 orang yang dibagi ke dalam 2 (dua) kelompok yaitu 24 orang kelompok kasus (PMO penderita TB paru pada kasus default) dan 24 orang kelompok kontrol (PMO penderita TB paru yang teratur minum obat) yang diambil secara purposive sampling. Data penelitian diolah dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar (62,5%) Pengawas Menelan Obat (PMO) yang mendampingi penderita TB paru untuk berobat di Poliklinik Paru Puskesmas Sirampog memiliki pengetahuan tentang TB paru dalam katagori kurang. Pada kelompok penderita TB paru yang putus berobat, 79,2% PMOnya memiliki pengetahuan yang kurang tentang TB paru. Pada kelompok TB paru yang berobat teratur , 54,2%, PMOnya memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang TB paru. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan (nilai p=0,017)
Restorative Justice pada Tindak Pidana Kekerasan dalam Keluarga
Authors: Al Akhdloriy Abdurrahman
Published: July 2023

Restorative justice merupakan konsep keadilan yang bertujuan untuk penyembuhan, pembelajaran moral, rasa memaafkan, tanggung jawab dan membuat perubahan yang semuanya itu merupakan pedoman bagi proses pemulihan keadilan bagi kedua pihak yang berperkara. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui mekanisme penerapan restorative justice di dalam perkara kekerasan dalam rumah tangga. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan yuridis normatif. Hasil penelitian yaitu bahwa perkara kekerasan dalam rumah tangga dapat diterapkan penyelesaian secara restorative justice mengingat dalam Undang-Undang No. 23 Tahun 2004 Pasal 45 ayat 2 dan Pasal 44 ayat 4 berupa delik aduan yang kapanpun bisa dicabut laporannya oleh pihak yang berperkara ditambah peraturan tentang mediasi yang tertuang dalam Perma No. 1 Tahun 2016 tentang prosedur mediasi bisa digunakan ketika proses peradilan. Pada mekanisme penerapannya, pengadilan menyediakan dua ruangan khusus untuk para pihak mengutarakan keluhan dalam perkaranya.
Hematological Changes Among Patients With Dengue Fever
Authors: Fuad Ahmed Balkam
Published: July 2023

Background: Dengue fever is a painful febrile illness caused by a mosquito-borne Arbovirus. Epidemic episodes occur especially during rainy season.  All ages and both sexes are susceptible to dengue fever. It is widely prevalent in our country. All four serotypes have been reported. Complete Blood count (CBC) is an important part of in the diagnosis patients with dengue fever and the serological tests is necessary to confirmed it.
Aim: To evaluate the hematological parameters in the patients with dengue fever and correlate those changes with serological tests.
Results: This study include 95 patients with dengue fever from Beit al-Faqih district, Hodeidah Governorate, 50(52.6%) were males and 45(47.4%) were females. Out of 95 patients 44 (46.3%) have both IgM and IgG antibodies against Dengue virus, 30(31.6%) have antibodies IgG only while 21(22.1%) have IgM antibodies only. Leukopenia and Thrombocytopenia was the most common hematological findings in the patients especially those who had positivity for both IgG and IgM antibodies.
Conclusion: Hematology profiles such as white blood cells, platelets play important role in the early diagnosis and predicting prognosis of patients with dengue fever, there was a significant association between thrombocytopenia and serological markers.
Modified ELzaki Transform and its Applications
Authors: Adnan K. Alsalihi
Published: July 2023

Modified Laplace transform and modified Sumudu transform were suggested by Saif et al. [1]  and Ugur Duran [2], respectively, they discussed some of characteristics and theorems. Motivated by this kind of work, the Modified ELzaki transform that is an extension of the ELzaki integral transform for solving differential equations, is introduced in his study. The modified integral transform is successfully deduced from the ELzaki transform and examine many properties and relations as well as used to ordinary and partial differential equations to demonstrate its simplicity, efficiency, and high accuracy.
Score and Feature Level Fusion Approaches for Evaluation of Multi-Features of Fingerprint Modality for Person Recognition System
Authors: Mouad M.H. Ali  , Arafat S.M. Qaed  , Abdulrazzaq H. A.Al-ahdal
Published: July 2023

In the biometrics, the technologies grow day by day and the security also increased related to that technologies. The fingerprint was the most intensively researched in the field of biometrics system due to permanence and uniqueness features which made varies of different peoples. The paper addressing many stages, in addition to the primary stages of any biometrics system the fusion of unimodal system was used in order to improve the performance of the system. The double enhancement techniques were used to make the images very clear by Histogram Equalization and Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT). The feature extraction was conducted using three techniques which called Zernike Moment (ZM), Hu-Moments (Hu) and Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) that categorized to statistical and texture features. The matching between these features was performed using the Euclidean distance to find the scores matrix. Additionally, the fusion as the most modern technique was used to improve the performance of the biometrics system which performed in this work by feature level and score level fusions. The feature level fusion by using concatenation and score level fusion by using Weight sum rule strategy led to improve the performance of the system. The system was evaluated by False Accepted Rate (FAR), False Rejected Rate (FRR), Equal Error Rate (EER) and Genuine Accept Rate (GAR). The results show that, the fusion gave the most efficiency results compared with individual system. The work was tested on four datasets such as Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC2000), (FVC2002), (FVC2004) and our department datasets which called KVK dataset. The best results were achieved by FVC2002 with maximum GAR reached to 98.45% and minimum EER of 1.54% as compared with other datasets and existing works.
The concept of the „Russian world” in the assessments of Belarusian researchers.
Authors: Artymyshyn Pavlo , Polovyi Taras
Published: July 2023

A characteristic trend of the contemporary information space of Belarus is the promotion of narratives of the «Russian world». In parallel with the penetration and dissemination of relevant ideas in the Belarusian media, studies devoted to the study of the concept of the «Russian world» are beginning to appear in Belarusian historiography. Some Belarusian researchers try to adapt the ideas of the Russian world to the contemporary political realities of Belarus. This is manifested in the use of theses about a common history, the imposition of beliefs that Belarusians and Russians are one people, and Russian is the native language for Belarusians. Such theses take place in the context of the Belarusian academic humanities, which often, following the Soviet tradition, ideologically serves the political slogans of contemporary pro-Russian (including pro-government) circles in Belarus through a peculiar interpretation of historical facts and their adaptation to nowadays socio-political processes. At the same time, it is also worth noting the presence of different, more academic views, interpretations and approaches that take place when Belarusian researchers try to study and comprehend this phenomenon.
Community Preparation and Competency Development for Ecotourism Management in the Wang Nam Khiao-Pha Khao Phu Luang Forest Reserve
Authors: Manowaluilou Nongluck , Vitheepradit Akekawat
Published: July 2023

This study focused on supporting the officers of Wang Nam Khiao – Khao Phu Luang forest reserve and the local community with ecotourism management training using a six-day short-course based on the Experiential Learning Theory (ELT). As part of the need for assessment and training topics, 173 forest reserve officers, representatives of government authorities, and members of the local community, completed surveys consisting of five-point Likert-type scale items. The short-course training program was developed and implemented in the Wang Nam Khiao – Khao Phu Luang forest reserve. There were 46 attendees who participated in the short course program held in 2017; these included officers, local community leaders, and representatives. Pre- and post-tests were conducted before and after each training session. A one-way ANOVA was conducted to compare the pre- and post-test scores of the trainees and the ecotourism readiness in the Wang Nam Khiao - Pha Khao Phu Luang forest reserve among three groups of attendees. The results of the study showed that the training helped to form wider collaboration between locals and national park rangers, assisting in ecotourism management and natural resource management in the forest reserve.
Improving The Quality of Students' Paragraph Writing Through Peer Assessment
Authors: Agus Cecep , Nurhayati Yeti
Published: July 2023

The method used in this research is classroom action research design. The primary objectives of this research are to describe the teaching and learning process on paragraph writing through peer-assessment, to establish the amount of influence over the improvement of students ability in paragraph writing. The instruments employed to gain the data are through paragraph writing tests and observation. The tests are given before and after giving the treatment of peer assessment to appraise their own performance; furthermore, the observation is conducted to observe the teaching and learning writing process in the classroom using continuous assessment. The subjects of the research are the students of English Department who are at the fourth semester and join the subject of Writing III at Cirebon STIBA INVADA. The results of the students’ paragraph writing are then analyzed on the basis of the paragraph elements and the scoring procedure according to analytic scale for rating composition proposed by Brown and Bailey. The data are analyzed qualitatively through identification and classification; additionally, they are interpreted using comparative analysis. The results of the research is that the students ability increase substantially after participating in peer assessment. The average score for all paragraph elements is improving; the average score in pretest is 36.41, meanwhile the employing of peer assessment has given rise to the score in post test by 64.35; on the whole, the students’ ability on paragraph writing increases by 43.42%. Thus the evidence seems to be strong that peer assessment can do significantly for students’ achievement in writing.
Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Authors: Martin Christian , Sofinia Haleyoan , Viky Muhammad , Rokibullah Rokibullah
Published: July 2023

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or hepatoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer, followed by malignant lymphoma, fibrosarcoma, and hemangioendotelioma. In high-incidence areas, the most common cause is HBV transmitted at birth, and HCC is diagnosed about a decade earlier than in North America and Europe, where the most common etiology is HCV acquired later in life. This research uses the contrast review method, meaning the journal review method by finding differences between several research journals and then drawing conclusions, by taking several research journals that use the same sample but different research methods, different reagents used or different data applications used. In this study it was concluded that Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or hepatoma is the most common type of primary malignant tumor of the liver. Hepatitis B and C infection, alcohol, aflatoxin B1, illicit drugs, cirrhosis, obesity, and diabetes mellitus are all risk factors for HCC.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of the Complex Geometry of a Technical Textile
Authors:   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Farber K. , Jasper J. ,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Märtin M. ,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Schmitt M. ,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Krick S. ,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Farber P. ,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Leisen J. ,   Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Polymer, Textile & Fiber Engineering, Atlanta, USA, Beckham H. ,   Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Polymer, Textile & Fiber Engineering, Atlanta, USA
Published: July 2023

The use of virtual prototypes for the prediction of relevant flow related parameters is well established in many industries such as the automotive industry. For the development of technical textiles an analogous approach is anticipated as being beneficial. However, so far the complex geometry of textiles consisting of a very large number of filaments has impeded this approach. We utilize this approach for the first time investigating a fabric, which is used during the paper forming process. The most challenging aspect for the simulation is the the process of geometry creation by use of single filaments together with the indispensable simplifications for a currently marketed fabric. Meshes of different sizes up 20 million cells have been generated and results from CFD calculations will be displayed together with an analysis of the numerical accuracy. The individual relevance of the simulation experiments will be discussed. Physical experiments at ambient temperature of laminar water flow through the same fabric under comparable conditions with a Reynolds Number of 15 based on pipe diameter of 9.0 mm and pipe volume flow rate averaged velocity magnitude of 0.00172 m/s were performed. The Reynolds Number based on the diameter of the different filaments of 0.2 mm up to 0.45 mm is approx. between 0.34 and 0.77. The experimental set up using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) will be explained. The use of this experimental approach as a means to validate the results of the simulation will be critically evaluated.
Simulation of the Temperature Distribution in Automotive Head Lamps
Authors:   Merkle & Partner, Heidenheim, Germany, Mielke C. ,   Johannes Scheuchenpflug, Audi AG, Ingolstadt, Germany, Senin S. ,   Merkle & Partner, Heidenheim, Germany,   Johannes Scheuchenpflug, Audi AG, Ingolstadt, Germany, Wenzel A. ,   Merkle & Partner, Heidenheim, Germany,   Johannes Scheuchenpflug, Audi AG, Ingolstadt, Germany, Horn C. ,   Merkle & Partner, Heidenheim, Germany,   Johannes Scheuchenpflug, Audi AG, Ingolstadt, Germany
Published: July 2023

The design of head lamps plays an important part in the development process of modern cars as it contributes significantly to the first impression of a car. However, beyond the design aspect technical requirements have to be fulfilled. These are foremost the lighting properties, the quality of the product and its lifetime. In this respect, the knowledge of the maximum temperature of different components of the head lamp is of great importance during the development process, as the temperature limits of the various materials are not to be exceeded. Therefore, numerical simulation is an important tool for the prediction of temperature distributions in head lamps during the development process. The heat transfer in an automotive head lamp is a complicated process, as different mechanisms have to be taken into account. These are the conduction in the solid parts and the transport due to convection by the air, respectively. Furthermore, heat transport due to thermal radiation plays a dominant role. Together with Audi AG, Merkle & Partner has investigated a method to predict the temperature distribution in a head lamp by means of numerical simulation. Therefore we use Star-CD for the computation of the convective flow field and the software AURA for the calculation of the radiation heat transfer. Both codes are coupled by user-subroutines. Within this paper we want to briefly describe the methodology of the process. As an example a simplified model of an automotive head lamp is investigated. The influence of the different heat transfer mechanisms is described.
Analysis of High Velocity Free Surface Flow Interaction with a Bridge Pier in a Trapezoidal Channel using CFD
Authors:   Marine Institute and School of Marine Science & Eng., Plymouth Univ., UK, Abo A. , Greaves Deborah ,   Marine Institute and School of Marine Science & Eng., Plymouth Univ., UK, Muhammad R. ,   Dept. of Water Resources Eng., Univ. of Duhok, Duhok-Iraq, Raby Alison ,   Marine Institute and School of Marine Science & Eng., Plymouth Univ., UK, Kyte Adam ,   Marine Institute and School of Marine Science & Eng., Plymouth Univ., UK
Published: July 2023

This study uses the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code ANSYS-CFX-12, to simulate 3D flow through a straight trapezoidal cross section channel containing a single bridge pier. The fluid flow condition is assumed to be steady state, isothermal and incompressible, with symmetry along the centerline of the channel, and the simulation uses the k - ε turbulence model. The study investigates the impact of variations of aspect ratio (channel bed width/flow depth), bed and side slopes of the channel, discharge (represented by a Froude number), and the length and thickness of the bridge pier on the free surface flow profile, both along the centerline and the on the wall of the channel. The code is based on the finite volume method, and uses the volume of fluid (VOF) approach to predict the free surface flow profile. Prediction of the free surface flow profile is essential for the design of high velocity channels. Prior prediction of flow profiles can inform and improve the design of expensive structures, such as high velocity channels and bridges, in particular the height of channel walls and bridge decks. Firstly, the code was validated against the numerical and experimental work of Stockstill (1996) for a channel containing three piers, and found to agree well. Then, the method was applied to the design test case, and mesh convergence tests to establish the required mesh size were carried out. The simulations were conducted in parallel over 32 cores on the Plymouth University High Performance Computer Cluster (HPCC). Finally, a parametric study was carried out and analytical expressions derived for maximum flow depth at the centre-line and at the side wall of the channel. Useful non-dimensional curves and equations derived from regressions of the study data are provided, which can be used as a guideline for the design of high velocity channels containing a bridge pier. For data regressions the statistical package software Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) was used.
Towards Virtual Testing of Compression Systems in Gas Turbine Engines
Authors:   University of Sussex, Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre, School of Engineering and Design, Brighton BN1 9QT, UK, Sayma A.
Published: July 2023

Current trends in the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of gas turbine engines are in the direction of the so called “virtual testing”. Although this term is used nowadays loosely in the context of this application, the ultimate objective of virtual tests is to replace partly or fully rig and engine tests during the design and certification of engines. In the past few decades, significant developments have been achieved in the discretisation methods and the associated CFD algorithms. Combined with the rapid developments in hardware in both speed and memory which are becoming increasingly available at affordable prices, the simulation of full engine or rig tests are increasingly becoming a reality. This paper describes a method by which virtual tests can be conducted on a low pressure compression system of a gas turbine engine using smart boundary conditions and allowing the sweep along a speed characteristic or sweep along a working line during the mapping of the compressor characteristic in a similar fashion to a typical rig test. The low pressure compression system is equipped with a variable downstream nozzle and the rotational speed is allowed to vary during the computations. The simulations are validated using NASA rotor 67 experimental data against which good agreement was obtained.
Analysis of unsteady fluid flow inside fluid power components – a challenge to CFD-simulation
Authors:   Technische Universität Dresden, Institut für Fluidtechnik, 01062 Dresden, Germany, Rüdiger F. , Leonhard A. ,   Technische Universität Dresden, Institut für Fluidtechnik, 01062 Dresden, Germany, Wustmann W. ,   Technische Universität Dresden, Institut für Fluidtechnik, 01062 Dresden, Germany, Helduser S. ,   Technische Universität Dresden, Institut für Fluidtechnik, 01062 Dresden, Germany
Published: July 2023

Hydraulic and pneumatic valves and hydrostatic pumps are key-components of fluid power drive and control systems. Due to their inherent transient operating conditions and the moving devices included they are posing challenges for numerical simulation. Unsteady fluid flow, moving and deforming flow domain and strong nonlinearities caused by physical phenomenon like aeration and cavitation in hydraulics and shock waves in pneumatics are some of them. Another aspect of increasing importance in design of fluid power components is the need of reduced pulsation and noise emission...
Numerical Simulation of Roughness Effects Inside a Brick-lined Cyclone Separator
Authors:   Christian-Doppler Laboratory on Particulate Flow Modelling, Linz, Austria, Kahrimanovic D. ,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Pirker S. ,   Christian-Doppler Laboratory on Particulate Flow Modelling, Linz, Austria,   Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria,   Institut für Modellbildung und Hochleistungsrechnen der Hochschule Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany, Aichinger G. ,   Siemens Metals Technologies, Linz, Austria, Plaul F. ,   Siemens Metals Technologies, Linz, Austria
Published: July 2023

An industrial cyclone used for separating dust from a hot gas mixture was studied by means of numerical simulation. Because of the high gas temperatures (about 1075 K), the inner surfaces of the cyclone separator and the inlet pipe must be lined with refractory bricks, causing high wall roughness. The virtual wall model was used to simulate this roughness, and a new model extension accounting for joints between the bricks is proposed and validated experimentally. As the cyclone inlet mass load was relatively low (0.01 kg/kg), the Eulerian-Lagrangian approach was used for the simulations. The continuous phase conservation equations were solved in the Eulerian reference frame on a fixed grid, whereas the discrete phase properties were determined by computing particle trajectories through the computational domain in a Lagrangian reference frame. Besides inlet particle diameters ranging from 1 μm to 100 μm, different particle materials with varying particle densities had to be considered. The measurements and the Muschelknautz analytical model were compared to the numerical simulations regarding pressure loss, particle spectra at the outlet, and the fractional separation efficiency. The Muschelknautz model exhibited some difficulties with the kind of wall roughness considered here (especially joints between bricks). Moreover, this method was not designed to handle multiple different particle densities simultaneously. Nevertheless, comparisons show good agreement between numerical simulations, measurements and theoretical predictions.
Editorial Article
Authors: Vopson Melvin
Published: July 2023

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we present to you the inaugural issue of the Emerging Minds Journal for Student Research. This landmark moment marks the beginning of an exciting journey, dedicated to showcasing the outstanding research accomplishments of students from around the world. This inaugural issue will accept articles on a continuous basis throughout 2023.
ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM NOS CUIDADOS DA HEMORRAGIA PÓSPARTO: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Provin de Souza Gabriela , Fialho do Nascimento Katia , De Medeiros Amaro Maria Luiza , Thais Migoto Michelle
Published: July 2023

Introdução: No mundo aproximadamente 810 mulheres morrem todos os dias por complicações obstétricas, sendo a hemorragia pós-parto (HPP) a maior causa evitável de morte materna no mundo, no Brasil é a segunda maior razão de mortalidade, atrás somente da hipertensão. Objetivo: identificar como a assistência de enfermagem pode contribuir na prevenção de óbitos maternos por hemorragia pós-parto. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa cuja pergunta de pesquisa foi estruturada segundo o mnemônico PCC. Foi aplicado a estratégia de busca nas bases de dados BDENF, LILACS, SCIELO e PUBMED, sendo identificados 133 registros iniciais e selecionados 8 para a revisão. Resultados: A partir da caracterização e sumarização dos resultados encontrados, foi possível formular 3 categorias temáticas para a discussão, abordando a assistência de enfermagem na administração de uterotônicos, nos cuidados não-medicamentosos da prevenção e controle da HPP, e as implicações na qualidade da assistência ao parto e puerpério. Considerações Finais: A assistência de enfermagem realizada com melhor evidência disponível para tratamento da HPP foi o manejo ativo no terceiro período do trabalho de parto, relacionado a identificação precoce dos sinais e sintomas. Condições que precisam estar associadas a implementação do Processo de Enfermagem, favorecendo na identificação da hemorragia de forma precoce, favorecendo a redução de mortes maternas.
ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DA PRECISÃO DE DOIS LOCALIZADORES FORAMINAIS ELETRÔNICOS: ROOT ZX E FINEPEX
Authors: Pedrozo Rebeca Villarreal , Martins João Pedro , Klemz Adriane Antoniw , Frasquetti Karine , Wichnieski Caroline , Timponi Goes Cruz Alessandra
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A determinação correta do comprimento de trabalho durante a terapia endodôntica é imprescindível para o sucesso do tratamento. Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo foi comparar, in vitro, a precisão de dois localizadores foraminais eletrônicos (LFE): Root ZX (J. MORITA) e Finepex (SCHUSTER)em determinar o comprimento real dos canais. Material e métodos: Foram utilizados 32 pré-molares inferiores extraídos, apresentando canal único, reto e com forame axial. Após o preparo cervical dos dentes, foi determinado o comprimento real dos canais. As medidas eletrônicas foram obtidas levando o instrumento até as marcas “APEX”, ou “00” dos aparelhos localizadores foraminais eletrônicos, empregando um modelo de alginato para realizar as leituras. As medidas obtidas em cada aparelho foram comparadas entre si e com as medidas reais dos espécimes. Os dados foram submetidos a análise estatística. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre as medidas reais e as obtidas pelos LFE testados (ANOVA p = 0,09). Conclusão: Concluiu-se, nesse estudo, que o LFE Finepex foi tão preciso quanto o Root ZX em determinar o comprimento real dos canais.
A New World Of Energy – From scarcity to abundance
Authors: Breit Stefan , Rao Venkatesh , Gürtler Detlef
Published: July 2023

Commissioned by Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE