bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Photogrammetry for Landslide Mapping
Authors: Mukhlisin Muhammad , Astuti Hany Windri , Wardihani Eni Dwi , Kusumawardani Rini , Supriyo Bambang
Published: February 2024

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry offers quick and effective landslide monitoring. UAV named Polines 01-GD has been developed for photogrammetry. The UAV is designed flexibly in its gimbal to change the camera accordingly. However, UAV validation is needed to evaluate the quality of the device. This study aims to validate the performance of UAV Polines 01-GD for photogrammetry from quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis was performed by RMSE and area accuracy in m2 with the reference DJI Phantom 4 Pro. Meanwhile, the qualitative analysis was done using the DEM (Digital Elevation Model) result. 3D Ground Control Points (GCPs) size 2 m x 2 m were used and placed in the landslide area, UNNES park, Semarang. The camera assembled for an experiment in Polines 01-GD is GoPro Hero 3. The results show that the RMSE of Polines 01-GD is 0,0000234193, and the area accuracy to the real measurement of GCP is 97,8%. The results of landslide indicated by the data was taken in March 2022 compared to the first flight on August 2021, showing landslides in 79.4 m and 60.3 m. Even so, the DEM of DJI Phantom 4 Pro result is clearer than Polines 01-GD. In conclusion, UAV Polines 01-GD can be used for photogrammetry. However, the flight time can be a challenge for future research as Polines 01-GD can only fly in 15 minutes, which is half of DJI Phantom 4 Pro.
Increasing the Quantity and Quality of GeNose 19 Medical Device Gaskets Using Piercing Tools
Authors: Khoryanton Ampala , Nugroho Wahyu Isti , Fitrianti Sugiono Frika Ayu , Al Hassan Rafii Labib
Published: February 2024

The Ge Nose C19 medical device gasket is a product from a manufacturing company in Yogya. Gaskets must be of good quality to ensure vacuum or prevent air leakage from entering the test chamber. The core problem in the production process is the quality problem of many rejects and the quantity not yet meeting the production target. The observation results show that the gasket reject problem is found in the four holes that are formed, which do not match the dimensions or are torn. Making four holes in the gasket made from neoprene rubber is done through a drilling process, which can risk tearing or damage. The type of drill bit used can affect the success of drilling gasket holes. The process of making four holes in the gasket using the piercing method is thought to be able to increase the quality and quantity of gasket products. This research aims to increase the quantity and quality of Ge Nose 19 medical device gaskets using a piercing tool. Research methods include problem identification, literature study, design, manufacture, and testing of piercing tools. The test parameters are time and product quality, namely the shape and position of the hole. The results of this research show a reduction in the cycle time of the hole-making process by 53.7%, so production capacity has increased by 51.8%. The quality of gasket production has increased; of the 40 samples tested, 0 gaskets were rejected.
Development of a TPACK Educational Program to Enhance Pre-service Teachers’ Teaching Expertise in Artificial Intelligence Convergence Education
Authors: Kim Seong-Won
Published: February 2024

This research focuses on developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based educational program within the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework to enhance the competency of pre-service teachers in AI convergence education. To assess the effectiveness of this program, South Korean pre-service teachers participated in a study where they engaged in AI convergence TPACK education. Freshman students were divided into two groups: one received traditional AI education, while the other took part in the AI convergence TPACK educational program. An evaluative tool was used to measure the AI-convergence teaching skills of these pre-service teachers. The results of the study revealed that the AI convergence TPACK educational program significantly contributed to developing AI convergence teaching capabilities among the participants. Furthermore, a comparative analysis demonstrated a substantial advantage in the AI convergence education skills of teachers who participated in the TPACK program compared to those who received AI education alone. Notably, the most significant improvements were observed in Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and TPACK, which were identified as critical components of AI convergence teaching expertise. This research underscores the importance of a tailored and comprehensive approach to training pre-service teachers in the ever-evolving landscape of AI in education. It highlights the effectiveness of the AI convergence TPACK educational program in enhancing pre-service teachers' AI convergence teaching skills and emphasizes the pivotal role of PCK and TPACK in preparing educators for AI-integrated educational environments.
Development of a Content Framework of Artificial Intelligence Integrated Education Considering Ethical Factors
Authors: Lee Jeonghun , Hong Misun , Cho Jungwon
Published: February 2024

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has brought about significant positive changes across society. However, it has also introduced challenges like privacy breaches, data bias, and spreading fake news. In response, several countries, including South Korea, have provided ethical guidelines and policies for AI. Yet, these measures often fall short of keeping pace with the speed and diversity of AI development. To address these issues, this study developed a comprehensive approach by integrating ethical considerations into AI education, covering the entire AI technology development and application process. It involved analyzing previous research on AI and AI ethics education and creating a draft of an integrated AI education program focused on problem-solving based on computational thinking and ethical practicality. The draft was refined and supplemented through two rounds of expert Delphi surveys, ultimately leading to an “Integrated AI Education Program.” This proposed program emphasizes that the knowledge content of AI technology and ethical considerations should not be treated separately but addressed together. It aims to enhance moral and social capacities alongside the experience of thinking like a computer scientist when solving real-life problems. Through this, the program supports the ultimate goal of AI education: to foster computational thinking while providing an educational experience that considers both technology and ethics. This study is expected to advance the discussion on integrating AI ethics into AI education curricula and contribute to developing socially responsible AI developers and users.
Design and Implementation of Mobile Application for CNN-Based EEG Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Melinda Melinda , Arnia Fitri , Yafi Al , Catur Andryani Nur Afny , Enriko I Ketut A.
Published: February 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder of the nervous system from birth and during infancy. This disorder affects children's development, making it difficult for nerve function to develop, and causes the child concerned to have difficulty in fostering social relationships. Early detection of children with ASD is needed so that treatment is fast and on target. Currently, facilities and research on early diagnosis of ASD patients through EEG signals are still very few, requiring much cost and more effort to analyze EEG signals in examinations related to ASD detection cases. This study proposes a mobile phone application that can distinguish people living with ASD and normal data signals based on asynchronous EEG brain signals. This research also produces a preprocessing algorithm and BCI2000 EEG data signal so that it can be automated using Python. This research also produces an output model, namely the Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Network, which is deployed using Python-Flask so that the diagnosis of EEG signals with ASD and normal patients can be used on various platforms through restAPI. This research is also expected to help the community and support the diagnosis of ASD sufferers so that they can be handled appropriately. Data for ASD sufferers and normal data were correctly classified into the appropriate class. Handling this disease requires close and integrated cooperation, so this ASD classification will be very helpful for patients and can make a diagnosis in a faster time, enabling patients to receive targeted treatment and therapy.
Effect of Different Integrative Weed Management Tactics on Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) during kharif in terai Region of West Bengal
Authors: Bandyopadhyay Pratonu , Mondal Triptesh , Poddar Parthendu , Reza Wasim
Published: February 2024

Background: Now a days chemical control measures alone develops resistance in different weed species. Integrative weed management techniques are more effective and sustainable than chemical management. Based on these facts, a field experiment was conducted during kharif, 2019 and 2020 at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya to investigate the impact of integrative weed management treatments on growth attributes, yield attributes, yield, weed indices and economics of paddy. Methods: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with four replications. In each replication, five integrated weed management treatments were done namely, pretilachlor + paddy weeder (P1), pyrazosulfuron followed by metsulfuron methyl + chlorimuron ethyl (P2), bispyribac sodium + paddy weeder (P3), completely no weed (P4) and No treatment (P5). Result: Among the chemical and integrative weed control options, bispyribac sodium + paddy weeder i.e., treatment P3 showed significantly better results than others in case of all the growth attributes and yield attributes except 1000-grain weight. Significantly higher grain yield than all other treatments were recorded in treatment P4 i.e., complete weed free (6.68 t ha-1) followed by treatment P3 i.e., bispyribac sodium + paddy weeder (6.54 t ha-1). Among all the treatments, weed indices like weed control index (80.17, 72.30 and 82.51% at 30, 45 and 60 DAT, respectively) and weed control efficiency (76.48, 79.01 and 80.79% at 30, 45 and 60 DAT, respectively) showed highest results on all the dates whereas weed persistence index at 90 DAT (0.91) and weed index (2.10%) were calculated lowest in treatment P3 i.e., bispyribac sodium + paddy weeder after treatment P4 i.e., completely no weed treatment. This study also indicated rice treated with P4 i.e., weed free showed highest gross return (₹116700 ha-1) and rice treated with P3 i.e., bispyribac sodium at 15 DAT + paddy weeder at 30 DAT showed highest net return (₹59269 ha-1) and benefit:cost (2.07).
Differential impact of risk prevention training for work at height by traditional training and experiential learning methods
Authors: Cortes-Pena Omar Fernando , Pulcha-Honores Jesus Ricardo , Poma-Chavez Jonathan Julian , Villanueva-Blas Laura Fausta , Coria-Benavides Kassandra Geraldine , Gil-Alvarez Monica Alejandra
Published: February 2024

The central purpose of this article focuses on the analysis of the differential impact of training in accident risk prevention and safety promotion with people exposed to work at heights with traditional training and experiential learning methods. Methodologically, a quasi-experimental study was designed with two experimental and control groups. Procedurally, the workers in the two groups were previously assigned, highlighting that they received the same thematic training units for work at height, specifically with the procedure for work on telescopic ladders, based on the ANSI Z359.1 protocol against the Fall Protection System (SPCC); with the only difference corresponding to the training method (Traditional vs. Experiential Learning). The results allow us to identify significant differences in the level of learning and the performance of the workers, with the performance of the experimental group exposed to the experiential learning method being higher. From the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the findings derived from the study, the need and opportunity to enrich the training processes with the pedagogical component of experiential learning is evident, since it generates a higher level of involvement in the approach to the contents and the specialized training activities that have a higher level of interactivity and simulation of real conditions, positively influencing the development of risk prevention skills and promotion of safety in the working conditions of workers dedicated to one of the most frequently used modalities. accident risk.
Keywords: Work at height, risk of accident, occupational safety, fall protection system, experiential learning
Stress Factors and Ways of Coping for Public Relations Professionals in Romania
Authors: Răceanu Andreea Roxana , Deliu-Pasol Andreea Nicoleta
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to investigate stress-related experiences and coping solutions for public relations (PR) professionals, as relevant dimensions related to their well-being, creativity, and outcomes. The framework of the study is linked to the state of the PR profession, its role, and potential developments. It is based on qualitative research, using in-depth semi-structured interviews with seventeen senior professionals in PR from companies in Romania. The thematic analysis revealed, from a top-level professionals’ perspective, that Romanian PR activity is still a very fluid one and its role and value are not yet clearly integrated. This generates important levels of negative stress for PR professionals. Besides that, positive stress is associated to PR activity for enthusiastic PR professionals. The findings underline a series of seven stress factors and three categories of solutions for coping, involving the professionals but also academia, professional bodies, and, eventually, organizations. The authors of this study emphasize the importance of supporting the development of the profession as a premise for more positive working experiences of PR professionals. This can be achieved by precisely using PR tools, to establish a set of clear standards and increase PR literacy for non-PR people, both for the benefit of PR professionals and those who pay for their services. The lack of a coherent framework on the role of PR brings many challenges to the activity of PR professionals. The negative stress they perceive in daily activity is partially an extension of the fragmented and incomplete development of the PR profession, and the multivariate and disconnected pace regarding advances in theory and practice in the field. These must be considered and addressed equally within PR research, training and education, practice, and PR-dedicated associations.
Developing a game-based test to assess middle school sixth-grade students’ algorithmic thinking skills
Authors: KARAL Yasemin , ZENGİN Emre
Published: February 2024

This study was carried out to develop a test to assess algorithmic thinking skills. To this end, the twelve steps suggested by Downing (2006) were adopted. Throughout the test development, 24 middle school sixth-grade students and eight experts in different areas took part as needed in the tasks on the project. The test was given to 252 students attending the sixth grade who were selected through purposeful sampling. The content validity of the test was ensured by means of obtaining expert opinion, whereas the construct validity was ensured by performing an independent sample t-test on the difference between the lower and upper groups. As a result, the algorithmic thinking skills assessment test was finalized with 22 main items and 2 sample items, totalling 24 items. The KR-20 reliability analysis proved a quite reliable test based on the reliability coefficient of 0.83. As mentioned earlier, the independent sample t-test was applied to the difference of lower and upper groups for construct validation of the test. It was seen that the test items are significant in discriminating the students in the lower and upper groups (p<0.01).
HYALURONIC ACID BEYOND SKIN REJUVENATION: THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN BEAUTY AND SAFETY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEW EU MEDICAL DEVICES REGULATION
Authors:   Centro Clinico Las Mercedes, Madrid, Spain., Benitez Roig V. , Benitez Roig B. ,   Centro Clinico Las Mercedes, Madrid, Spain., Coronel Granado P. ,   Scientific Department, Meiji Pharma Spain, Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
Published: February 2024

Hyaluronic acid-based mesotherapy has become a highly popular and valuable option for facial rejuvenation, with a renowned efficacy and safety profile.The new European Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices remarks the need for post-market clinical follow-up to guarantee safety and efficacy during the entire life cycle of medical devices. In line with the new regulation, we aimed to further evaluate the clinical performance and safety of hyaluronic acid-based mesotherapy within routine practice in a period of 9 weeks. The present work is anobservational, prospective, open and non-controlled study in a cohort of patients treated with hyaluronic acid-based mesotherapy for facial aging. Patients between 30 and 75 years old, treated with hyaluronic acid 1% injections for facial rejuvenation, were included. Point-by-point and epidermal administration techniques were usedin three visits (initial, 3 weeks and 6 weeks). The outcomes were measured using GAIS for efficacy and VAS for patient satisfaction. A total of 25 patients underwent hyaluronic acid mesotherapy in the face or neck, and were followed up for 9 weeks. Throughout the study, a significant improvement (p < 0.05) in skin appearance and hydration was observed in both groups between first and last visit. No significant differences were observed between the two groups. All participants showed increased skin hydration and/or reduced fine lines. In conclusion, hyaluronic acid-based mesotherapy is effective for facial and neck skin boosting, with an excellent safety profile, highlighting the potential of linear hyaluronic acid as a non-surgical solution for skin rejuvenation.
STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE AND RISK FACTORS OF INFECTED CORNEAL ULCERS AT RURAL TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors:   Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, DBVP Rural Medical College, Loni., Kapase Saurabh , Nigwekar Shubhangi ,   Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, DBVP Rural Medical College, Loni.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: A corneal ulcer is a discontinuation in normal epithelial surface of cornea associated with necrosis of the surrounding corneal tissue. It is a major worldwide cause of preventable corneal blindness that is mostly under-reported but can be responsible every year for 1.5Ã‚Â–2.0 million new cases of monocular blindness. Detailed studies of severe sight-threatening infectious keratitis are therefore important as they provide valuable information on the detection of etiology, predisposing factors, and visual outcomes to form the development of management strategies and protocols. Aims and Objectives: To study the clinical profile and known risk factors of infected corneal ulcers at rural tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: An Observational, Descriptive Cross-Sectional Hospital-based study was conducted after Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) at the Department of Ophthalmology, DVPRMC, Loni. A total of 70 patients with infected corneal ulcers were screened and evaluated from June 2022 to May 2023 for a duration of 1 year. We studied the infected corneal ulcer patients above 18 years old attending to our hospital OPD. Results: 57% of patients were male and 43% were female. 66% of patients gave a history of trauma. The most common clinically diagnosed ulcer was fungal, representing 53% of all ulcers, followed by bacterial (27%) and viral (13%). There were also 2 cases each of acanthamoeba (3%) and pythium (3%) ulcers. 62.8% of cases were above 50 years old. In our study 73% of suspected fungal corneal ulcers were KOH smear-positive and 70% of suspected bacterial corneal ulcers were gram-positive. All cases were advised medical management. Out of those 43% were also advised therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty. Conclusion: Corneal ulcers are commonly seen in adult male farmers and laborers with ocular trauma in rural areas and fungal ulcer is the most common type of ulcer. Late presentation with corneal perforation requires therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SMILAX CHINA AGAINST HUMAN PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Authors:   Associate professor, Department of Unani Medicine, Hamdard University Bangladesh, Hamdard City of Science, Education & Culture, Gazaria, Munshiganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Marjhan Nargish , Abdul Mannan Md ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Unani Medicine, Hamdard University Bangladesh, Hamdard City of Science, Education & Culture, Gazaria, Munshiganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Published: February 2024

Many plant species that are employed in herbalism are considered medicinal plants and some of these species even have therapeutic properties. In third world countries, using herbs to cure and control illnesses is common. Pharmacokinetic and metabolic research in conventional medicine have produced a lot of interest among the researchers all over the world. The Plant Smilax china is regarded as a powerful resource for the synthesis and development of drugs. Smilax chinaroot extract has a good antimicrobial activity. In order to detect the antimicrobial activity of the root extract of Smilax chinaon Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, a Zone of Inhibition was observed. Smilax china root extract containing test disk inhibited growth of pathogenic bacteria. Test disk containing 250 Î¼g, 500 Î¼g and 1000 Î¼g showed 10 mm, 14 mm and 18 mm zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli. 8 mm, 9 mm and 14 mm zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. 7 mm, 8 mm and 11 mm zone of inhibition against Streptococcus pyogenes. Whereas 30 Î¼gAmikacin containing standard antibiotic disk showed 14 mm, 12 mm and 10 mm zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureusand Streptococcus pyogenes. This research concluded that Smilax chinaroot extract contain antimicrobial properties. Proper and systemic study of Smilax china may enlighten this formulation as natural origin for antimicrobial drug production.
IMPACT OF SUTRA NETI ON ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHIL COUNT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIC RHINITIS - A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors:   PG Scholar, Department of Clinical Yoga, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, D.K, Karnataka 574240, Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., K.P.M Sharath , Shetty Shivaprasad ,   SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 574240., Shetty Prashanth ,   SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 574240.
Published: February 2024

Background & Objective: Allergic rhinitis is a global health problem that contributes to missed or unproductive time at work. Inflammation associated with allergic rhinitis causes nasal venous sinusoids, swelling of the anterior and inferior nasal turbinates, and obstruction of nasal airflow, ultimately contributing to nasal congestion. Sutra Neti Kriya and Kapalabhati are practiced for more than thousands of years as part of Hatha Yoga practice. It has been used as nasal cleansing technique to clear the nasal passage from obstructions, and to improve the health of Upper Respiratory Tract and preventing infections like Sinusitis, Rhino conjunctivitis and Allergic Rhinitis. Breath awareness helps in focusing on the respiratory health and free passage of air in and out through both nostrils. Methods: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria total 120 subjects were selected out of 200 subjects screened. 60 subjects are recruited for group 1 and 60 subjects for group 2. Group 1 subjects are given 11 sessions of Sutra Neti followed by Kapalabhati for 4 weeks, Group 2 undergo 20min of breath awareness on same sessions as group 1. Pre and post data were collected and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods for comparison. Results: The result is suggestive that the impact of Sutra Neti Kriya followed by Kapalabhati on variables was significant. Significant change was noted in AEC, SNOT and RQLQ each domain and total score in Group-1. In contrast, group 2 showed no significant changes. Conclusion: Practice of Sutra Neti Kriya followed by Kapalabhati helps to ward off common cold, coughs, allergic rhinitis and tonsillitis. Result of RQLQ and SNOT questionnaire in this study shows evidence to improvement of Quality of life and wellbeing. AEC decline is also observed, so the technique also reduces the inflammation.
UNVEILING THE SPECIALISED REALM OF FORENSIC NURSING IN INDIA
Authors:   Senior Nursing Officer, M.Sc. Nursing: Cardiology and CTVS nursing, Continuing Nursing Education Cell, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Basni phase 2, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India., Sharma Ankita , a Pushpa ,   Nursing Officer, M.Sc. Nursing: Community Health Nursing, Continuing Nursing Education Cell, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Basni phase 2, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India.
Published: February 2024

This review article delves into the multifaceted field of forensic nursing, scope of the forensic nursing, examining the pivotal role these professionals play at the intersection of healthcare and the legal system. Through an in-depth analysis of key literature, we explore the scope of forensic nursing, eligibility criteria, diverse responsibilities of forensic nurses, their impact on patient care, evidence collection, challenges, opportunities for forensic nurses and their crucial role in the judicial process in Indian context.
EFFECTS OF STEM LEARNING ON CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS: A META-ANALYSIS
Authors:   Physics Education, Department Of Physics, Padang State University, Indonesia., , Asrizal , Virijai Febrian ,   Magister of Physics Education, Department Of Physics, Padang State University, Indonesia., N. Annisa ,   Magister of Physics Education, Department Of Physics, Padang State University, Indonesia., . Usmeldi ,   Faculty of Technique, UniversitasNegeri Padang, Indonesia.
Published: February 2024

The twenty-first century is marked by increasingly sophisticated advances in science and technology. Critical thinking and creative thinking skills are skills needed in this century. In addition, STEM is also needed to practice these 21st-century skills. However, the reality in the field found that students critical thinking and creative thinking skills are still low. The next fact is that there is still little application of STEM-integrated learning. The solution to overcome these problems is STEM-integrated learning to improve students critical and creative thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to describe the effect size of students critical and creative thinking skills on STEM-integrated learning. The research method used is a meta-analysis. The data collected were 20 national and international articles related to the effect of STEM learning on students critical and creative thinking skills. The strong or weak influence of STEM learning on critical and creative thinking skills is determined by the size of the effect. The results of the meta-analysis showed that the level of education, learning models, and learning materials showed that the influence of STEM learning on students critical and creative thinking skills was in the high category. This research provides an opportunity for future research to develop STEM-integrated learning to improve other twenty-first-century skills at every level of education, relate them to learning models, and apply them to every learning material.
REACTIONAL IMPACT OF NICKEL SULPHATE HYDRATE ON THE HYDROPYROLYSIS FOR DIFFERENT OIL SHALE LAYERS FROM THE TARFAYA DEPOSIT (MOROCCO)
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben msik Casablanca, University Hassan II (Morocco)., Attaoui Abdeljabbar
Published: February 2024

Nickel catalysis has been studied for coal tars and graphite carbon to produce CH4 methane in the presence of hydrogen. Nickel forms mixed complexes with le g and bpycoline (P.F. Neson: 1988). In this work, we have focused on the mineral part formed mainly by calcite, dolomite, pyrite and other mineral compounds, with the aim of understanding the influence of nickel sulfide as an additive during the hydrotreatment of this mineral matrix from the Tarfaya (Morocco) oil shale under dynamic conditions. The techniques adopted in this study are true thermogravimetry (Red-Croft), calorimetry (DCE) coupled in Red-Croft, X-ray diffraction and dispersive X-ray diffraction coupled by scanning electron microscope. Carbonate decomposition activity was observed during this nickel sulfide addition, preventing in situ decomposition of NiSO4, 6H2O in the presence of hydrogen, and increasing conversion of calcite, dolomite, kaolinite and quartz.
ASPECTS BOTANIQUES, PROFILS NUTRITIONNELS ET CHIMIQUES, PROPRIETES BIOLOGIQUES ET UTILISATIONS COSMETIQUES DE PERSEA AMERICANA MILL
Authors: Annick Flore Arlette Dohoue Bossou , S. Dieudonne Adoko , Felicien Avlessi , K.C. Dominique Sohounhloue
Published: February 2024

Lavocatier, Persea americana, est un arbre fruitier de la famille des Lauracees, cultive a des fins alimentaires mais aussi pour ses nombreuses proprietes medicinales, phytochimiques et cosmetiques du fait de sa richesse en composes phenoliques et en huile vegetale riche en acides gras monoinsatures tres benefiques pour la sante. Plus nutritif que tous les autres fruits, lavocat a une saveur douce, une texture onctueuse, ce qui en fait un ingredient de choix dans lalimentation et dans lindustrie agroalimentaire. Cest une culture a promouvoir dans la lutte contre la malnutrition et linsecurite alimentaire.
SYNTHESIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF CHALCONES, PHENYLPYRIMIDINES DERIVATIVES BEARING DIBENZO [B,F][1,4]THIAZEPINES.
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Chemistry, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India., Kariya Viral , Parsania Manhar ,   Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, India.
Published: February 2024

Chalcones, Phenylpyrimidines derivatives showed remarkable therapeutic activity, with a view of getting to synthesis11-chlorodibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine (1), 1-(4-(dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11-yloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one (2),(E)-1-(4-(dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11-yloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-aryl)prop-2-en-1-ones(3a-3j) &4-substituted-6-(4-(dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11-yloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-ones (4a-4j) have been synthesized, All the synthesized compounds were characterized by TLC, IR, 1H NMR, Mass spectral data. All the synthesized compounds (3a-3j) & (4a-4j) were screened for their antimicrobial activity at 40 Âµg/ ml concentration.
RESPONSE OF SUNFLOWER CROP TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SOIL MOISTURE DEPLETION
Authors:   Water Management Research Institute, National Water Research Center, P.O. Box 13621/5, Delta Barrage, Cairo, Egypt., A. El Bialy Maha , A. Ghareeb Alaa ,   Water Management Research Institute, National Water Research Center, P.O. Box 13621/5, Delta Barrage, Cairo, Egypt., Kamal Rokia ,   Water Management Research Institute, National Water Research Center, P.O. Box 13621/5, Delta Barrage, Cairo, Egypt.
Published: February 2024

The amount of water utilized by the plant has a significant impact on its yield. In this regard, yield response factor (Ky) permits measuring yield decline as a function of evapotranspiration. As a result, the purpose of this study was to calculate Ky for the sunflower crop grown in North Nile Delta, Egypt and to calculate economic water productivity. Seasons 2021 and 2022 were studied. The experiment used a complete randomized block design with three replicates. W1 (50-55%), W2 (55-60%), and W3 (60-65%) maximum allowable depletion of available soil moisture (MAD of ASW) treatments were used. In total, the average two seasons (0.52 and 0.61) found for sunflower crop under W2&W3, respectively, demonstrated its strong sociability to water deficit. Its yield is substantially impacted by water availability, with average 0.65 & 0.47% loss in yield for every 1% reduction in evapotranspiration with w2 and w3 treatments, respectively. The treatment without stress, w1 (50-55% MAD of ASW), yielded the highest grain yield. However, after considering water and irrigation costs, it could conclude that other stressed treatments, W2&W3, were more cost-effective.
Current Status of Organ Transplantation (Cultural, Ethical, Psychological & Trading Dimensions)
Authors: AKRAM M
Published: February 2024

Organ transplantation has become an effective means of restoring health and saving lives. Demand for transplantation is increasing, but there is concomitant deficit of organs from the traditional cadaveric pool. The results of living donor specially kidney transplantation is better than those of cadaveric transplantation.
Impact of Shift Work on Health: A Review
Authors: ZAHID A , TASNEEM W , ANWAR R , AZIZ F
Published: February 2024

In modern society, more and more people work during ‘non-standard’ working hours, including shift and night work, which are recognized risk factors for health, safety and social well-being. Unfortunately, humans are physiologically unsuited to inverted schedules, leading to negative consequences for shift workers, employers, and society. The circadian and homeostatic processes which govern sleepiness and alertness are improperly aligned for night workers. Shiftwork, in particular night work, causes disruption of biological rhythms, perturbation of social and family life, with a negative influence on performance efficiency and health. Deterioration of health can manifest in the short-term as sleep disorders and accidents; in the long term there is an increased risk of gastrointestinal, psychoneurotic and cardiovascular diseases, and impairment of the female reproductive function. Night work and rotating shift work disrupt the circadian timing system. This disruption may produce significant deleterious symptoms ¡n some workers. Shift-work scheduling may aggravate certain medical conditions. Vulnerable individuals may develop clinical depression when working shifts.
Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus: Comparison of primary closure by Karydakis Technique and Wide Local Excision
Authors: BUKHARI A J , BHUTTA A , KHAN AZ , ABID K J
Published: February 2024

Treatment of pilonidal sinus is controversial. Outcome of wide excision and asymmetric closure of pilonidal sinus by Karydakis technique in uninfected pilonidal sinus was compared in this prospective randomized study, comprising of 40 patients, conducted in the Department of General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. Hospital stay and healing time was shorter, 6.75±3.11 versus 9.75±4.16 days, and days 10.75±5.40 versus 47.30±14.11 days respectively (p-value
A Surgical Technique to Avoid injury to External Laryngeal Nerve during Thyroidectomy
Authors: AZIM K M , AHMAD A , HAQ A U , ATHAR M J
Published: February 2024

The prospective study was conducted at surgical floor of Mayo Hospital, Lahore for a period of eight years. Thirty patients were included in the study. All patients having solitary nodule of thyroid underwent total lobectomy and isthmusectomy adopting a surgical technique for the safety of external laryngeal nerve. In the series external laryngeal nerve was visualized in 70% cases and in 30% cases it could not be visualized. Only two patients (developed fatigueness of voice after prolonged use postoperatively. No other complications were seen in the series.
The Historical Overview of Stem Cells
Authors: Zhang Leisheng , Yu Hao , Du Wenjing , Chen Shuang , Zhao Yuan-guang , Yao Jun , Chen Cunrong
Published: February 2024

Stem cells of hierarchical clustering have emerged as alternative and
promising sources for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Owing to the
unique self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation attributes, stem cell-based
cytotherapy has evoked great expectations in handling numerous refractory and
recurrent diseases. Of note, quality control (QC), good manufacturing practice (GMP),
and guidelines for stem cells and the derivations are prerequisites for evaluating the
safety and efficacy of stem cell-based remedies. In this book, we principally focus on
the definition, classification, signatures and functions, safety and efficacy of stem cells,
together with the core concerns upon stem cell-based clinical applications and
investigational new drug (IND) and new drug application (NDA). Collectively, this book will effectively benefit the novel stem cell-based tissue engineering and
regenerative medicine.
Advancing Business Services Through Web and Mobile Application Development
Authors: Aziz Ahlul , Wulandari Sri
Published: February 2024

Cafes are commercial establishments that serve food and drinks to customers in a casual setting. They also provide a conducive environment for relaxation and socializing with relatives. However, the operational processes of many cafés in Yogyakarta, including the Konogawa Coffee camp; Culture, still rely on manual methods, resulting in long queues and extended waiting times when multiple customers arrive simultaneously. To address these challenges and enhance service performance, a system comprising a mobile application and an interconnected website has been developed. The website serves as a promotional medium, providing information about the café, while the mobile application enables customers to conveniently place menu orders online. The system design incorporates API technology to establish seamless connectivity between the website and the mobile application. When a customer uses their mobile device connected to the local area network to place an order, the ordering information is promptly transmitted to the cashier, who then forwards it to the kitchen. By improving the delivery of order information, this system enhances service performance and reduces customer wait times.
Optimizing Link Efficiency: Compression Mechanism Analysis in Wide Area Networks An Enterprise Network Case Study
Authors: Msiska Abel , Lubobya Charles Smart
Published: February 2024

The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of compression mechanisms in optimising link efficiency in Wide Area Networks (WANs). Using an enterprise network as a case study, the researcher employed OPNET Modeler 14.5 for simulation. Three scenarios were simulated, with two using predefined compression mechanisms. Results suggest that a point-to-point network with a compressed layer 2 payload but uncompressed header, achieves higher throughput than one with header compression, or no compression applied. Additionally, layer 2 payload compression reduces both delay and packet loss. The researchers propose a novel Msiska-Lubobya Improved Payload (MLIP) Compression technique to optimize link efficiency for WAN.
Parallel Implementation of Gaussian Filter Image Processing on a Cluster of Single Board Computer
Authors: Nurul Fauzie Achmad , Purnomo Sakti Setyawan , Rahmadwati Rahmadwati
Published: February 2024

Gaussian filters are widely used in image processing applications, such as edge detection, segmentation, and feature extraction. However, computationally intensive computations can take a long time to process large images. Therefore, a parallel algorithm implementation is necessary to accelerate the process. The authors proposed the use of Orange Pi SBCs for parallel image processing tasks involving a Gaussian filter. This paper outlines the steps for implementing a parallel Gaussian filter on a cluster of SBCs. The performance of the parallel implementation was evaluated in terms of speedup and efficiency, which are essential parameters for measuring the effectiveness of the approach. The parallel implementation speedup is described as the ratio of the time required by the serial implementation to that required by the parallel implementation. The parallel implementation efficiency is described as the speedup ratio of the number of SBCs in a cluster. The results of the performance evaluation show that the parallel implementation of the Gaussian filter on a cluster of Orange Pi SBCs can achieve significant speedup and efficiency compared to the serial implementation. The speedup increases with the number of SBCs used in the cluster. Using four SBCs can result in a speedup of up to 2.1 times faster than serial implementation. The efficiency also increases with the number of SBCs used in the cluster. Using four SBCs could achieve an efficiency of up to 53.4%.
Ochrona bezpieczeństwa i porządku publicznego na terytorium państwa
Authors: Muzyczka Karolina
Published: February 2024

Pojęcie bezpieczeństwa państwa ewoluowało przez wieki, a w ostatnich dekadach XX wieku szczególnie szybko zmieniało znaczenie. Wobec zmiany środowiska międzynarodowego na przełomie lat osiemdziesiątych i dziewięćdziesiątych XX wieku i związanej z tym ewolucji postrzegania zagrożeń coraz większe znaczenie zaczęto przywiązywać do bezpieczeństwa pozamilitarnego. Zarysowała się tendencja, aby przez bezpieczeństwo państwa rozumieć wszystko, co może mieć jakikolwiek związek z zagrożeniem państwa i jego społeczeństwa. Zatem bezpieczeństwo, to stan dający poczucie pewności i gwarancje jego zachowania oraz szansę na doskonalenie
Próby ujednolicenia definicji niepełnosprawności oraz jej modele i wizerunki
Authors: Szwonder Marta
Published: February 2024

Cykl artykułów powstał w oparciu o moją pracę magisterską, którą napisałam na kierunku Dziennikarstwo na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. Problemem badawczym mojej pracy było to, w jaki sposób wizerunek osób niepełnosprawnych, który kreują media w swoich audycjach może wpływać później na postrzeganie ludzi z różnego rodzaju dysfunkcjami przez społeczeństwo? Czy staje się ono przez to bardziej tolerancyjne wobec nich? Czy wręcz przeciwnie, może odmawiać im prawa do normalnego funkcjonowania we wszystkich aspektach życiowych. Swoją pracę magisterską podzieliłam na trzy części i stworzyłam z niej serię artykułów o postrzeganiu ludzi z dysfunkcjami. W pierwszym artykule opisałam problem, jaki mają różnego rodzaju podmioty ze stworzeniem definicji osoby niepełnosprawnej, która wyczerpywałaby wszystkie aspekty zagadnienia i była odpowiednia dla wszystkich grup chorych. W pierwszej części  prezentuję  też określone modele niepełnosprawności oraz  ogólny obraz postrzegania niepełnosprawnych w mediach . W drugiej części artykułu, która ukaże się już w kolejnych numerach Zbliżeń cywilizacyjnych przedstawiam konkretnie i na podstawie poszczególnych, wybranych przeze mnie przekazów medialnych, w jaki sposób media pokazują tego typu ludzi : w filmach, serialach, audycjach dokumentalnych , programach rozrywkowych.  Każdego bohatera tych pozycji charakteryzuję pod względem fizycznym , a także analizuję jego stopień funkcjonowania w społeczeństwie, by następnie móc usytuować go w konkretnej roli medialnej i zanalizować problemy środków masowego przekazu  z właściwym jej przedstawieniem. Ponadto  też ogólne rodzaje ról medialnych, w jakich są pokazywane osoby z ułomnościami.
Metody wspomagania nauki czytania i pisania u dziecka z obniżonym napięciem mięśniowym
Authors: Goliński Tomasz
Published: February 2024

Umiejętność czytania i pisania należy do podstawowych w dzisiejszym świecie. Sam proces jej nabywania jest złożony, wymagający zaangażowania wielu zmysłów, dobrej pracy ośrodkowego układu nerwowego, dobrego rozwoju inteligencji, motoryki i koordynacji. Coraz częściej dzieci mają diagnozowaną dysleksję lub dysgrafię i są poddawane odpowiedniej terapii. Nie zawsze jest ona wystarczająca, choć dziecko nie posiada deficytów intelektualnych. Powodem może być obniżone napięcie mięśniowe. Niniejszy artykuł ma na celu zweryfikowanie jakie metody i zasady w zakresie nauki czytania i pisania dla dzieci z obniżonym napięciem mięśniowym są właściwe. Pytanie badawcze dotyczyło tego, czy przy założeniu jak powyżej dzieci te są w stanie dotrzymać kroku zdrowym rówieśnikom w szkole.
Problemy funkcjonowania jednostek samorządu terytorialnego na przykładzie gminy Łanięta w latach 2018–2020
Authors: Frątczak Marta , Jaworska Joanna
Published: February 2024

Podstawowym celem niniejszego artykułu było scharakteryzowanie najistotniejszych problemów występujących w gminie Łanięta w oparciu o przygotowany na potrzeby pracy licencjackiej kwestionariusz ankiety pt. „Problemy w Gminie Łanięta w latach 2018-2020 – diagnoza mieszkańców gminy”. W badaniu postawiono hipotezę badawczą, że w gminie Łanięta występują problemy, które utrudniają rozwój gminy. Hipoteza w wyniku przeprowadzonego badania została potwierdzona. W pierwszej części pracy przedstawiono podstawowe teoretyczne zagadnienia związane z samorządem terytorialnym. Druga część artykułu poświęcona została krótkiej charakterystyce obszaru badawczego oraz przedstawieniem wyników przeprowadzonego badania ankietowego wśród 34 mieszkańców Gminy Łanięta. Artykuł powstał w oparciu o literaturę przedmiotu, analizę aktów powszechnie obowiązujących w tej tematyce oraz przygotowany kwestionariusz ankiety. Dodatkowo wykorzystano informacje zawarte na stronie internetowej Urzędu Gminy Łanięta.
Особливості прогресування вікової макулярної дегенерації у пацієнтів української популяції: два роки спостереження
Authors: Mogilevskyy S.Yu. , Zavhorodnia T.S.
Published: February 2024

Актуальність. Вікова макулярна дегенерація (ВМД) часто призводить до зниження гостроти зору, втрати працездатності та зниження якості життя серед пацієнтів зрілого та похилого віку, кількість яких збільшується у зв’язку з демографічними процесами, зниженням народжуваності та збільшенням частки людей літнього віку. Мета: дослідити особливості прогресування вікової макулярної дегенерації у пацієнтів української популяції протягом двох років спостереження. Матеріали та методи. До дослідження включено 152 пацієнти (302 ока), у яких згідно з рекомендаціями AREDS встановлена 1-ша (60 очей), 2-га (54 ока), 3-тя (68 очей) і 4-та (120 очей) категорії ВМД. На початку дослідження, через 1 та 2 роки фіксували вік, стать, статус куріння, наявність змін пігментного епітелію сітківки, субретинальної неоваскулярної мембрани (СНМ) та географічної атрофії пігментного епітелію сітківки, друз різного калібру (маленьких, середніх та великих). Для статистичних досліджень використано програмні пакети MedStat і MedCalc v.15.1 (MedCalc Software bvba). Результати. Встановлено пізній вік розвитку ВМД (82,9 % пацієнтів були віком 60–85 років). Пацієнти з 4-ю категорією ВМД були старшими за тих, хто мав 1-шу категорію, на 9 років (p < 0,001). Відношення жінки/чоловіки становило 3 : 2, що не залежало від віку та стадії ВМД. Одна третина пацієнтів курили, серед курців переважали чоловіки (79,2 %). Статус куріння обумовлював тяжчий перебіг ВМД. Прогресування ВМД визначало збільшення частоти змін пігментного епітелію сітківки, СНМ і географічної атрофії, частота яких щороку зростала (на 5,7–21,2 %). Зниження гостроти зору також відповідало стадії ВМД і мало тенденцію до погіршення протягом спостереження. Кількість малих друз при прогресуванні ВМД та протягом спостереження знижувалася, тоді як кількість великих друз зростала. Висновки. Встановлено особливості стану ока з ВМД, конкретизовано вплив віку, статі, статусу куріння; показано повільне погіршення гостроти зору та зростання частоти офтальмологічних проявів.