bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Residual Strength and Crack Propagation of Reinforced Concrete Columns under High Temperatures
Authors: Faraj Sara Saad , Almaliki Hadi Naser Ghadhban
Published: October 2023

In the present study, reinforced concrete columns with dimensions of 200×200×1200 mm were tested under static loading and high temperatures. In the experimental work, square cross-section columns with compressive strength of 28 MPa were tested up to failure. Mechanical properties such as compressive strength, were examined under static load and then under temperatures such as 500 and 800 °C. Column specimens with the same geometry and with concrete covers of 10 and 17 mm were also put under test. Mode of failure, ductility, stiffness, and energy dissipation for all tested specimens are discussed. The test results showed that the strength capacity of reinforced concrete columns was affected by the column cover. The increment in temperature led to a reduction in the strength-carrying capacity of the columns and increased the axial and lateral displacements. The static compressive strength was reduced by 36.84 and 48.81% when the applied temperature was 500 and 800 °C, respectively. The stiffness of the specimen with 17 mm cover was 29.27 and 46.86% less than that of 10 mm cover for axial and lateral displacement, respectively. Also, the specimen with 10 mm cover exhibited decreased energy dissipation by 1.69 and 12.54% for axial and lateral displacement.
Improving the Impact Resistance through Annealing in PLA 3D Printed Parts
Authors: Zisopol Dragos Gabriel , Portoaca Alexandra Ileana , Tanase Maria
Published: October 2023

This study conducts an experimental exploration and thorough analysis of the influence of annealing on the impact resistance of PLA 3D-printed components. The investigation extends its scope to encompass the influence of printing parameters, specifically layer thickness and infill percentage. The research highlights that the impact resistance of annealed 3D printed PLA components is predominantly influenced by the infill percentage, with the highest impact energy observed at a full 100% infill. It is noticeable that the application of annealing post-processing heat treatment results in a remarkable, up to threefold, increase of the impact energy highlighting its potential efficacy as a viable technique for enhancing the mechanical integrity of PLA 3D printed products. Consequently, this study establishes annealing as a promising methodology, particularly for PLA 3D printing applications that encounter significant mechanical loads.
Boric Acid as a Safe Insecticide for Controlling the Mediterranean Fruit Fly Ceratitis Capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: Asid Alanazi Naimah
Published: October 2023

In promising experiments, boric acid has been tested as a safe and environmentally friendly insecticide for controlling Ceratitis capitata Wiedeman, a mediterranean fruit fly diptera belonging the Tephritidae family. Obtaining encouraging results can partially solve insecticidal pollution caused by chemical insecticides. Boric acid was applied in five baits that were, water, 5 and 10% sugar solutions, and 2.5 and 5% protein solutions on just emerged and 24-hour-old flies. For each bait, boric acid was presented by successive concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%. After 24 hours, the aged-fly death percentage ranged from 12.2 to 69.4 % and from 48 to 99.4% after 48 hours for just-emerged flies. However, for 24-hour-old flies, the percentage of death ranged from 32.6 to 90.4% after 24 hours and 65 to 99.6% after 48 hours. The current study shows the existence of a a direct proportionality between death percentage and the concentration of boric acid in the five baits, as death percentage increased with boric acid concentration. In addition, different baits had some effect on death percentage, but without a noticeable correlation. To avoid direct contact with the host plant and the boric acid-based baits, it is strongly encouraged to utilize boric acid in medfly control methods like the mass trapping technique.
A Detection and Investigation Model for the Capture and Analysis of Network Crimes
Authors: Alansari Iman S.
Published: October 2023

Investigation in the field of network forensics involves examining network traffic to identify, capture, preserve, reconstruct, analyze, and document network crimes. Although there are different perspectives on the practical and technical aspects of network forensics, there is still a lack of fundamental guidelines. This paper proposes a new detection and investigation model for capturing and analyzing network crimes, using design science research. The proposed model involves six processes: identification, verification, gathering, preservation, examination, analysis, and documentation. Each process is associated with several activities that provide the investigation team with a clear picture of exactly what needs to be performed. In addition, the proposed model has a unique activity, namely reporting. As a result, this model represents a comprehensive approach to network forensics investigations. It is designed to work in conjunction with established forensic techniques to ensure that forensic evidence from the network is collected and analyzed efficiently and effectively following accepted forensic procedures. The proposed model was compared with existing models in terms of completeness, showing that it is complete and can be adapted to any type of network and legal framework.
A Hybrid Time-Series Prediction of the Greater Riyadh's Metropolitan Area Expansion
Authors: Alshammari Faizah , Aljojo Nahla , Tashkandi Araek , Alghoson Abdullah , Banjar Ameen , El Abbadi Nidhal K.
Published: October 2023

Riyadh is the most populous city in Saudi Arabia, with a population of over five million people. The governmental and economic centers of Saudi Arabia are located in the city. Due to the fact that the metropolitan region that surrounds Riyadh is continuously growing and expanding, appropriate planning is essential. To be able to formulate efficient plans, one needs access to trustworthy facts and information. Failing to have a clear picture of the future renders planning inefficient. Along with a hybrid time-series prediction of the expansion of the wider Riyadh metropolitan area, an urban growth forecasting model was constructed for the Riyadh region as part of this study. This model was used to make projections about the city's future population. This prediction was conducted with the application of Linear Regression (LR), Seasonal Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMAX), and Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA). The dataset for this study consisted of satellite images of the region surrounding Riyadh that were acquired between 1992 and 2022. Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) was applied to measure the performance of the proposed hybrid models. The calculated MAPE vales are 2.0% for SARIMAX, 12% for LR, and 22% for ARIMA. As a consequence, the hybrid model's forecast for the future of the region suggests that the projections made regarding the expansion are keeping pace.
Micro Finance: A Significant Contributor Exaggerating the Growth and Diversification of Rural Economy in India- A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Dibyendu Banik  , Sourav Shil
Published: October 2023

According to World Bank estimates, in a country like India, 70% of the population lives in rural areas, with the remaining 30% living in urban areas and approximately 60% depending on agriculture. Rural India, which has the second-largest population, requires the combined assistance of NGOs like SHG. Government less organizations are essential to India's economic growth. Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) are not limited to large, well-known NGOs that are registered; they also include small-scale social assistance organizations like village-level Self Help Groups and local women's skilled assistance Organizations. The goal of this research study is to describe how microfinance is made accessible to those in need in rural areas, as well as how microfinance organizations can prevent or lessen poverty through offering microfinance. Data were gathered for a critical study of the research using secondary sources that were already available, and conclusions were reached through comparison analysis. India has experienced unprecedented growth and advancement over the past ten years, but while the growth story has been excellent, there are other factors that warrant caution. Indian households with low incomes frequently need to borrow money from friends, relatives, or moneylenders. An open and effective society must have unrestricted access to public goods and services. It is stated that because banking services are inherently a public benefit, it is crucial that their accessibility to the general populace without restriction be the main goal of public policy. Poor people expect the financial system to provide them with deposits that are secure and safe, cheap transaction fees, flexible operating hours, frequent deposits, quick and simple access to credit, and other goods, including remittance that is appropriate for their consumption and income.
Anti-Inflammatory And Therapeutic Activities of Omega-3-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Oil Extract on Acute Inflammation in Animal Models.
Authors: Omale Jamila , Ezeanyinka Lawrence U. S. , Omale Aminu , Nwanguma Bennett C.
Published: October 2023

Background: When prescribing painkillers for acute, chronic, and degenerative pain disorders, one must take into account safety issues for continuous long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs due to the side effects. As a result, the therapeutic safety of anti-inflammatory supplements utilizing natural forms, such as omega -3 fatty acids (n-3 fatty acids), is more important than its effectiveness. Method: The nutritional intervention of n-3 fish oil extract (owing to its eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, DHA contents) in experimental animal for acute inflammatory models was investigated in this work using standard methods (Carageenan, Arachidonic acid, and PGE2). Result: Results obtained demonstrated a notable reduction in inflammation caused by fish oil due to its EPA and DHA content. For groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, the percentage inhibition of the carrageenan-induced paw edema inflammation after 24 hours was 78.57%, 57.14%, 50.00%, 100.00% and 92.85%, respectively. Arachidonic acid-induced ear edema was inhibited by 30, 24, 27, 37, and 40%, whilst the PGE-2 test was inhibited by 44.16, 52.48, 61.34, 74, and 80.05%. Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), the active components in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, have the ability to disrupt the prostaglandin metabolic pathway by competing with arachidonic acids for the COX active site and thereby inhibiting their synthesis. The novelty of the work is demonstrated in the use of diet instead SAIDs to resolve inflammation.
Linguistic Imperialism: Viability of the Use of Native -Like Accent among English Language Learners
Authors: Mohsen Bassam Hameed Mohammed , Nirmal Pandit B.
Published: October 2023

This paper argues that English language should be used basically as a tool of communication, not as a tool of imperialism. There is no necessity for English language learners to speak in a native-like accent. Instead of spending much time, money and efforts on learning and emulating the different native speaker accents of English, English language learners should direct their efforts on learning what is important to develop their English language skills. The study devalues the importance of emulation of native accents of English. It uses the argumentative method to prove the argumentation logically. It illustrates that English language has become an international language and not a property of native speakers and it is not important to attach it with native speakers anymore. The study also discusses how that will help to avoid any hegemonic impact on the learners' culture and native language.
Analysis of Transaction Costs and Market Participation among Cassava Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Ogbaro Eyitayo , Bakare Ganiyu , Ladapo Gloria
Published: October 2023

This study examined the effects of transaction cost variables on market participation among cassava farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. This was with a view to providing insight into how transaction cost factors can be managed to ensure that cassava farmers in Osun State participate more in the market for the purpose of promoting cassava production and hence agricultural growth as well as reducing poverty among the rural community. Access to market information, non-farm work, road condition, credit availability, access to telecommunication facilities, personal transport, farm size, farming experience, price of cassava, market distance, transport cost, dependency ratio, as well as age were used as proxies for transaction costs. The study made use of primary data by administering copies of a well-structured questionnaire to 100 cassava farmers drawn from three local governments in the State. Data obtained were analysed descriptively using frequencies, tables, simple percentages as well as pie and bar charts. Data collected were also analysed by inferential statistical procedure using Logit regression model. Results of the logit regression showed that access to market information and farm size have significant positive effects on cassava farmers’ participation in the market (). Findings also revealed that cost of transportation and dependency ratio have weakly significant negative effects on the probability of cassava farmers participating in the market (). The study concluded that access to market information and farm size play significant positive roles in the participation of cassava farmers in the market. Thus, policies that are aimed at lowering transaction costs through the creation of an enabling environment in which farmers can easily access market information, cultivate more farmlands and incur low cost of transportation are recommended.
Assessing Teachers' Attitudes towards the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria
Authors: Osiesi Mensah Prince , Odinko Monica Ngozi
Published: October 2023

This study assessed the attitude of teachers toward the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and her programmes in Ekiti State. The study employed the descriptive survey research type of the non-experimental design. The study's population consisted of secondary school teachers in Ekiti State. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used for sample selection for the study. In all, the sampled teachers were 149. The reliability of the instruments was determined by the Cronbach alpha method. These instruments were: Teachers' Attitude towards the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria Questionnaire (r = 0.87); Teachers' Attitude to the Professional Qualifying Examination of the TRCN Questionnaire (r = 0.82), and Teachers' Attitude to the Programmes of the TRCN Questionnaire (r = 0.81). Descriptive statistics was used in analysing the data for the study.. Findings show that teachers in the State have positive attitude towards the TRCN, its professional qualifying examination, and programmes. Thus, it is recommended that continuous professional development opportunities be provided for these teachers to boost and sustain their positive attitudes towards the agency.
A Case Study of Chinese Female Doctoral Students in a Malaysian University
Authors: Xiaoting Qiu , Xianxin Hui , Liu Zhifang
Published: October 2023

Studies have proven the negative influence of stress both on doctoral students’ academic performance and their well-being from different contents. The stress sources were also well investigated in the past literature. However, the situation of female Chinese doctoral students, especially those who have married with children and left their families behind to study in Malaysia just after the reopening of post-pandemic was still rare. To bridge the gap and understand the challenges faced by them, this case study investigated the current situations faced by female doctoral students from China studying in a public Malaysian university with a purposeful sampling method. Five purposefully chosen participants were interviewed and the transcripts were analysed thematically. The findings indicate that their lives in Malaysia are satisfactory. In general, their lives as doctoral students in Malaysia are relatively less stressful, which contradicts the findings from some past literature. The specific characteristics of these five participants of this case study such as the identity transformation to be a full-time female doctoral student and the similarity between local culture and Chinese culture can be utilized to explain the different findings.
Exploring Perspectives and Reform Dynamics
Authors: Melliti Mimoun , Benamara Imen
Published: October 2023

In this study, our objective was to delve into the perspectives of Tunisian public elementary school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers regarding the merits of introducing English at a younger age. We sought to test the hypothesis that an early start in English language instruction, following the "the younger the better" notion (Lenneberg, 1967; Penfield, 1959), would yield positive outcomes. To accomplish this, we collected data through a quantitative approach, involving a sample of 30 teachers, and conducted interviews with five English language inspectors representing different regions of Tunis.

The analysis of the data revealed that a significant number of teachers in the observed Tunisian elementary schools acknowledged the importance of initiating English education at an earlier stage, recognizing the pivotal role English plays in the curriculum, and acknowledging children's remarkable enthusiasm for foreign language learning. However, despite this recognition, the Ministry of Education has not taken substantial steps towards implementing changes in the educational system.

The findings of this study underscore the significance of English language instruction in Tunisian schools, and both educators and policymakers concur that lowering the age at which English is introduced offers distinct advantages to young second language learners by increasing their exposure to the language. The growing prominence of English education in public schools indicates its potential influence on future educational enhancements in Tunisian public schools.
Grammar Competence and Writing Performance: A Correlational Study in Higher Education
Authors: Belmekki Mahmoud
Published: October 2023

This research paper examined the relationship between grammar competence and writing performance among first year students studying in the second semester at Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra in Morocco. The main concern of this study is to investigate whether there is a correlation between grammar proficiency and writing. The researcher used two tests as instruments for the purpose of verifying the correlation between the two variables; one test was in grammar and the other was in writing. The participants were 37 male and female students at Ibn Tofail University who were chosen on the basis that they are in the same level of English language proficiency. They constituted an intact group. The results of the study indicated that there is a significant relationship between grammar and writing. It is also found that there is 14.7% of relationship between the two variables. These findings help university students to improve their writing skills and also assist teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to design their courses, choose their teaching materials, and teach and assess writing and grammar.
Frédéric Le Marcis et Marie Morelle (dir.) (2022) - L’Afrique en prisons (préface de Bernard Bolze), Lyon, ENS Éditions
Authors: Ould Aklouche Chloé
Published: October 2023

Frédéric Le Marcis et Marie Morelle (dir.), L’Afrique en prisons (préface de Bernard Bolze), Lyon, ENS Éditions, 2022, 322 p.
Adom Getachew (2019) - Worldmaking after Empire. The Rise and Fall of Self-Determination, Princeton, Princeton University Press.
Authors: Maggetti Naïma
Published: October 2023

Adom Getachew, Worldmaking after Empire. The Rise and Fall of Self-Determination, Princeton, Princeton University Press, 2019, 271 p.
Approcher l’expérience de guerre des enfants algériens réfugiés (1957-1962)
Authors: Nichols Maia
Published: October 2023

Cette contribution traite de fragments de films sur les enfants algériens réfugiés au Maroc et en Tunisie au point culminant de la guerre de libération algérienne. Deux films sont analysés : J’ai huit ans, réalisé par René Vautier, Olga Baïdar-Poliakoff et Yann Le Masson en 1961 et Comme la pierre est à la pierre, produit par Stanley Wright pour le Fonds des Nations unies pour l’enfance en 1962. L’article soutient que l’extrait filmique est à même de transcender ou d’échapper aux significations symboliques et aux messages de l’oeuvre narrative dans son ensemble lorsqu’il est considéré analytiquement à part. Dans le cas spécifique de ces films, je montre que les contributions des enfants dans le climat de l’Algérie révolutionnaire ont dépassé le rôle qui leur a été assigné par l’orientation et la mise en scène des cinéastes et des humanitaires dans les récits documentaires en question. La mobilisation du médium filmique en tant que source pour l’histoire de la guerre et de la mémoire culturelle est ainsi présentée comme un moyen possible de travailler avec le documentaire, parmi d’autres oeuvres.
Comparative Study of Artificial Intelligence Detection Technology from Exception Ischemic Stroke Requiring Medical Help Imaging
Authors: Anne Sada , Gueye Amadou Dahirou
Published: October 2023

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the interpretation of medical images, helping healthcare professionals save time on magnetic scans, CT scans and X-rays. Stroke is a global health problem, and ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in humans. Symptoms of an ischemic stroke appear suddenly and worsen within minutes, as most ischemic strokes occur suddenly, progress rapidly, and lead to the death of brain tissue within minutes or hours. This is why early detection of stroke is essential and remains a challenge for neurophysicists. Neurophysicists routinely use a variety of detection techniques to detect, assess and evaluate the ex-tent of premature ischemic changes in acute stroke brain imaging. Although several effective techniques exist, these methods have limitations due to unenhanced CT scans and invasive techniques. This study aims to demonstrate the limitations of certain methods, to determine detection methods by comparing the detection performance of automated and human brains. Stroke was evaluated through a literature review of recent studies.This article highlights comparative studies of different artificial intelligence (AI) techniques using medical imaging and allows the authors to orient themselves within these comparative studies, thus projecting themselves into the challenges facing artificial intelligence.
Underwater Detection of Ancient Pottery Sherds Using Deep Learning
Authors: Paraskevas Konstantinos , Mariolis Ioannis , Giouvanis Georgios , Peleka Georgia , Zampokas Georgios , Tzovaras Dimitrios
Published: October 2023

This paper outlines the creation of a machine learning model designed to identify ancient pottery fragments near a submerged shipwreck off Modi Island, Greece. We trained multiple iterations of the YOLOv8 model using a custom dataset comprised of underwater videos taken during diving expeditions at the wreck site. The primary goal of this research is to integrate the resulting object detection system into a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for automated pottery shard recognition, thereby aiding archaeological excavations. The paper elaborates on the model's development methodology and presents comprehensive experimental and evaluative results. These findings underscore the model's potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of underwater archaeological exploration and analysis.
Use of Hough Transform and Homography for the Creation of Image Corpora for Smart Agriculture
Authors: A. Brenes Jose , Ferrández-Pastor Javier , M. Cámara-Zapata José , Marín-Raventós Gabriela
Published: October 2023

In the context of smart agriculture, developing deep learning models demands large and highquality datasets for training. However, the current lack of such datasets for specific crops poses a significant challenge to the progress of this field. This research proposes an automated method to facilitate the creation of training datasets through automated image capture and pre-processing. The method’s efficacy is demonstrated through two study cases conducted in a Cannabis Sativa cultivation setting. By leveraging automated processes, the proposed approach enables to create large-volume and high-quality datasets, significantly reducing human effort. The results indicate that the proposed method not only simplifies dataset creation but also allows researchers to concentrate on other critical tasks, such as refining image labeling and advancing artificial intelligence model creation. This work contributes towards efficient and accurate deep learning applications in smart agriculture.
Disk Failure Prediction based on Multi-layer Domain Adaptive Learning
Authors: Gao Guangfu , Wu Peng , Dawood Hussain
Published: October 2023

Large scale data storage is susceptible to failure. As disks are damaged and replaced, traditional machine learning models, which rely on historical data to make predictions, struggle to accurately predict disk failures. This paper presents a novel method for predicting disk failures by leveraging multi-layer domain adaptive learning techniques. First, disk data with numerous faults is selected as the source domain, and disk data with fewer faults is selected as the target domain. A training of the feature extraction network is performed with the selected origin and destination domains. The contrast between the two domains facilitates the transfer of diagnostic knowledge from the domain of source and target. According to the experimental findings, it has been demonstrated that the proposed technique can generate a reliable prediction model and improve the ability to predict failures on disk data with few failure samples.
Data-level Hybrid Strategy Selection for Disk Fault Prediction Model Based on Multivariate Gan
Authors: Yuan Shuangshuang , Wu Peng , Chen Yuehui
Published: October 2023

Data class imbalance is a common problem in classification problems, where minority class samples are often more important and more costly to misclassify in a classification task. Therefore, it is very important to solve the data class imbalance classification problem. The SMART dataset exhibits an evident class imbalance, comprising a substantial quantity of healthy samples and a comparatively limited number of defective samples. This dataset serves as a reliable indicator of the disc's health status. In this paper, we obtain the best balanced disk SMART dataset for a specific classification model by mixing and integrating the data synthesised by multivariate generative adversarial networks (GAN) to balance the disk SMART dataset at the data level; and combine it with genetic algorithms to obtain higher disk fault classification prediction accuracy on a specific classification model.
A Survey of Methods for Handling Disk Data Imbalance
Authors: Yuan Shuangshuang , Wu Peng , Chen Yuehui , Li Qiang
Published: October 2023

Class imbalance exists in many classification problems, and since the data is designed for accuracy, imbalance in data classes can lead to classification challenges with a few classes having higher misclassification costs. The Backblaze dataset, a widely used dataset related to hard discs, has a small amount of failure data and a large amount of health data, which exhibits a serious class imbalance. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of research in the field of imbalanced data classification. The discussion is organized into three main aspects: data-level methods, algorithmic-level methods, and hybrid methods. For each type of method, we summarize and analyze the existing problems, algorithmic ideas, strengths, and weaknesses. Additionally, the challenges of unbalanced data classification are discussed, along with strategies to address them. It is convenient for researchers to choose the appropriate method according to their needs.
The Effect of Concentration on the Radiative Flow of Unsteady Magneto hydro – Dynamics (MHD) in a Vertical Channel
Authors: Areo A. O , Olajide O. A , Adetunde I. A.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses the effect of concentration on the radiative flow of unsteady Magneto Hydro – Dynamics (MHD) in a porous vertical channel. The approach used in this article is transversely imposed magnetic field on the combination of porosity and viscosity on unsteady incompressible fluid flow and heat transfer. The resulted sets of non – linear coupled differential equation with the governing equations are solved by perturbation technique. The following parameters: Womersely Parameter (AI), Eckert Number (EC), Reynolds Number (Re), Prandlt Number (Pr), Grashof Number (Gr), Schmidt Number (Sc), Chemical Reaction Parameter (Ki) and the Mass Grashof Number (Gc) are used in investigating the nature of the flow due to velocity, temperature and concentration profile. Graphical results are presented and discussed.
Analysis of the dynamics of indicators of the soil component of agrocenoses under the influence of the forest belt ecosystem in the conditions of the Buturlinovsky district of the Voronezh region
Authors: Vysotskaya Elena , Gorbunova Nadezhda , Romantsov Roman
Published: October 2023

The article examines the influence of the forest belt ecosystem on the basic properties of the soil component of agrocenoses located in close proximity to tree plantations. It has been shown that the long-term growth of forest ecosystems leads to the retention and accumulation of moisture, both in the chernozems of the forested area and in the soils of the arable land adjacent to it. According to the data obtained, positive trends were noted in the humus state of the studied soils, as well as in the content of alkali hydrolyzable nitrogen. Cultivated perennial leguminous grasses, as one of the leading components of the agroecosystem, help improve these indicators. In order to increase the productivity of agricultural products, it is proposed to improve the field configuration to optimal sizes by planting additional forest cover. In addition to the positive effect of the forest belt ecosystem on the indicators of the soil component, additional anti-erosion and anti-deflation conditions will be created, which will indirectly affect the increase in the productivity of cultivated crops. Keywords: AGROCENOSES, SOIL COMPONENT INDICATORS, FOREST BEDWELL ECOSYSTEM, ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION, HUMUS, ALKALINE HYDROLYZED NITROGEN, PERENNAL LEGUMINES
Level of Community Knowledge about Caffeine and Salt Consumption in Patients with Hypertension
Authors: Mariyati Mariyati , Suryawati Ida , Maulidya Rizki , Andala Sri , Gunawan Arif
Published: October 2023

One of the causes of hypertension in the community is the uncontrolled consumption of food and drink in their lives. Consumption of caffeine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, and consumption of less salt can cause low sodium levels in cells. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of knowledge about caffeine and salt consumption among patients with hypertension. This research design uses the descriptive research method. The population in this study was all patients with hypertension, amounting to 45 people. The total number of samples in this study was 45, using the total sampling technique. This research was carried out from August 2 to August 7, 2021. The analysis was carried out using a computerized process through univariate analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the level of knowledge about caffeine and salt consumption in hypertensive patients among respondents who were in the “good” category was higher, with as many as 19 respondents (42.2%), 9 respondents (20.0%) in the “less” category, and 17 respondents (37.8%) in the sufficient category.
Mathematical Model for the Determination of Optimal Salary in Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Early Retirement, An Application of Smooth-Pasting Condition
Authors: Adaji Matthew O.
Published: October 2023

The paper seeks to apply the mathematical model formulated by Adaji, et al (2015) to determine the optimal financial value of the retirement benefit Sf by applying Smooth Pasting condition. We examined the smooth pasting condition (tangency condition) along the optimal point at the boundary for an American put by considering the gradient, ∂V/∂S more closely and found that as long as V(S) coincides with the straight line, K-S gradient equals-1. We used Microsoft excel spread sheet facility to perform the individual computation for the last 25 years of service for University Senior Lecturers and the last 10 years of service for University Professors. The optimal salary Sf was determined by drawing a vertical line from the tangent perpendicularly to the horizontal axis (salary axis). We recommend the applictaion of this model to individuals as well as cooperate organisations so as maximise the expected retirement benefit. Early retirement alternate should be encouraged so that the teeming population of unemployed youths can take up the vacancies created as a result of early retirement.
Apresiasi Puisi sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Cyberbullying
Authors: Amirudin Amirudin , Ningtyas Tutik Ratna , Ruisah Ruisah
Published: October 2023

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat sebagai salah satu Tri Darma Perguruan Tinggi adalah kegiatan yang dilaksanakan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa dengan menginterpretasikan ilmu pengetahuan yang dimiliki untuk dibagikan kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan ini dilaksnakan setiap enam bulan sekali dengan melibatkan tim dosen dan mahasiswa. Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat kali ini berlokasi di Madrasah Aaliyah Daarul Hikmah, Pamulang yang berlokasi di Jl. Surya Kencana No. 24, RW 5, Pamulang, Kota Tangerang Selatan dengan mengusung tema “Apresiasi Puisi sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Cyberbullying”. Tema ini dipilih karena kebutuhan anak-anak di Madrasah Aaliyah Daarul Hikmah, Pamulang untuk mencegah tindakan cyberbullying sekaligus menjadi agen pencegahan tindakan cyberbullying baik di sekolah Madrasah Aaliyah Daarul Hikmah maupun di lingkungan yang lebih luas. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan pemberian materi pembelajaran oleh tim dosen kemudian dilanjutkan dengan diskusi kelompok yang didampingi oleh mahasiswa, kemudian acara games yang dipimpin oleh mahasiswa dan pembagian souvenir menjadi penutup kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat.
Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis dan Membaca Melalui Teks Naratif Digital Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Rohmiyati Yuli , Fatoni Ana Utami , Hilman Hilman , Firdaus Achmad , Septianingsih Citra , Rosita Rosita
Published: October 2023

Pentingnya berpikir kritis dan keterampilan membaca dalam proses pendidikan tidak dapat diabaikan. Karena keterampilan berpikir kritis membuat siswa dapat menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan menginterpretasikan informasi secara kritis, sedangkan keterampilan membaca merupakan faktor utama dalam memahami isi sebuah teks secara mendalam. Siswa MA Nuruh Hidayah kelas XII Bojonegara Kabupaten Serang provinsi Banten memiliki beberapa masalah yang mempengaruhi keterampilan berpikir kritis dan membaca teks berbahasa Inggris, diantaranya yaitu kurangnya minat dalam membaca, minimnya kosa kata Bahasa Inggris, sehingga keterampilan siswa dalam membaca dan memahami teks kurang maksimal. Oleh karena itu, peningkatan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan membaca dalam Bahasa Inggris menjadi suatu kebutuhan yang sangat penting untuk dikuasai. Salah satu bentuk solusinya adalah dengan memanfaatkan teks naratif digital menggunakan salah satu media interaktif bernama Let's Read Asia. Aplikasi ini dapat membantu meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan membaca siswa serta memperkaya kosakata Bahasa Inggris melalui pengalaman belajar yang menarik.
Influence of Gender Norms on Education Participation among Secondary School Girls in Homa Bay County
Authors: Sifuna Andrew Barasa , Otieno Kenneth , Ouda James Bill
Published: October 2023

Several studies in sub-Saharan Africa have looked at the impact of gender norms on the education of girls. Nevertheless, on a national level, limited studies have attempted to directly investigate the girls’ views and their experiences of these norms. Therefore, this study is intended to investigate the influence of gender norms on the education participation of secondary school girls in Homa Bay County (HBC). The study adopted a concurrent transformative research design, majorly quantitative with an embedded qualitative bit. The population of interest comprised all secondary school girls in HBC. Purposive sampling was applied to limit the sample population to the three sub-counties of Rachwonyo South, Rachwonyo East, and Ndhiwa. Solvin’s formula was used to arrive at a sample size of 393. Respondents were selected using a proportionate stratified sampling method. Additionally, one guidance/counselling teacher, one principal, and one area education director from the participating schools were purposefully included in the study to provide complementary qualitative data. Data from female students was collected by means of questionnaires. Interview schedules were used to collect data from the other participants. The validity of the test was established through expert input and the adaptation of tests used in similar studies. Instrument reliability was confirmed by a test-retest test that returned a correlation coefficient of 0.766. The quantitative data was coded and analysed using SPSS version 24.0. Linear regression was run between education participation and gender norms, and the outcome was an equation model. Qualitative data provided evaluative references in the discussion. The relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable was found to be statistically significant (t = 1.295, p <.001). The study found that the gender norms of most secondary school girls in Homa Bay County are disposed to unquestioning submissiveness to men and over-involvement in domestic chores. The study recommends that school authorities use parental gatherings to create awareness that focuses girls’ attention on career development. Interventions to improve girls’ education participation will benefit from these findings. Similar studies are needed to establish the plausibility of generalizing the findings beyond Homa Bay County.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENERIMAAN SISWA BARU DI SMPN 3 WOLOWARU BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Schan Logho Dominikus , Adelvin Londa Maria , Finansius Mando L. B.
Published: October 2023

Permasalahan saat ini yang ada pada SMPN 3 Wolowaru sendiri masih dilakukan secara konvensional, Akibatnya sering mengalami kehilangan data-data siswa baru yang telah mendaftar dan membutuhkan waktu yang lama untuk mengumpulkan data-data siswa. Tujuan penelitian pembuatan sistem infornasi penerimaan siswa baru di SMPN 3 Wolowaru. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode waterfall dengan bahasa pemograman PHP dan MySQL dan pengujian sistem yang digunakan adalah metode blackbox pengujian sebuah software tanpa harus memperhatikan detail software. Hasil penelitian ini adalah sebuah aplikasi PPDB berbasis web dimana aplikasi tersebut dapat memudahkan dan meningkatkan efektifitas kerja, serta memberi informasi dengan cepat dan efektif.
A TECNOLOGIA ASSISTIVA E A EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL
Authors: Menezes Mônica Macário de , Brito Jane Lindoso
Published: October 2023

Esta pesquisa buscou apresentar a utilização das Tecnologias Assistivas, como metodologia facilitadora do processo de aprendizagem de educandos com deficiência. As observações se deram em uma escola pública municipal da Zona Leste de Manaus, através de uma pesquisa fenomenológica, de abordagem qualitativa, onde utilizou-se das técnicas de observação participante e entrevista semiestruturada, com o objetivo geral de analisar as contribuições das Tecnologias Assistivas no empoderamento do processo de aprendizagem de educandos com deficiência. O conceito de Tecnologia Assistiva é ainda novo, sendo ele utilizado para identificar toda gama de recursos e serviços que contribuem na promoção e/ou potencialização das habilidades funcionais de pessoas com deficiência, e, consequentemente, a promoção da vida independente deste público. No âmbito educacional, favorece a acessibilidade e o desenvolvimento de habilidades para aprendizagem do educando com necessidade educacional especial. Como resultado desta pesquisa, percebemos que toda a gama de serviços, recursos e práticas pedagógicas, advindas da tecnologia assistiva, favorece uma vida mais autônoma e independente ao educando com deficiência, contribuindo com uma maior qualidade de vida, inclusão social, igualdade de direitos e o exercício da cidadania.
Strain	and	Burden	among	Caregivers	of	Stroke	Survivors	in	Punjab:
A	Cross-Sectional	Study
Authors: Sharma Mohit , Devgan Shivesh , Mahajan Sanjeev
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Caregivers may feel stressed and burdened while caring for a stroke survivor. However, very few studies have assessed the burden among caregivers of Indian stroke patients. Objectives: The present study was done to assess the magnitude and predictors of strain and burden among caregivers of stroke survivors discharged from a tertiary care hospital in Punjab, India. Method: This cross-sectional study included consecutive newly diagnosed stroke patients from January 2021 till April 2022 at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Amritsar, India. The level of strain and burden among the caregivers was assessed using the Caregiver’s strain index (CSI) and Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS) respectively. A minimum sample size of 110 stroke patients was calculated. Odds ratios were calculated for identifying predictors of strain and burden among caregivers using multivariate regression analysis. Results: Mean CSI for all caregivers was 6.67 ± 1.81. Using a cut-off of ≥ 7, authors found 40.2% of the caregivers to have great strain. Modified rankin scale (mRS) at the time of interview (AOR = 2.77, p value = 0.0063), presence of comorbidities in the patient (AOR = 3.07, p value = 0.023 and caregiver being female (AOR = 2.96, p value = 0.036) to be significantly associated with higher odds of having great strain. Using ZCBS, 18.1% had minimal burden, 53.5% had mild to moderate burden, 24.4% had moderate to severe burden and 3.9% had severe burden. mRS at the time of interview (AOR = 5.38, p value = 0.0048), presence of comorbidities in the patient (AOR = 7.63, p value = 0.0031), caregiver being female (AOR = 9.67, p value = 0.0072) and not being at all confident to care (AOR = 4.94, p value = 0.013) to be significantly associated with higher odds of having great burden, while rural residence (AOR = 0.55, p value = 0.0011) was associated with lower odds of high burden. Conclusion: High strain was observed among 40.1% of the care givers of Indian stroke survivors and 24.4% had moderate to severe burden. Thus, the strain and burden among caregivers of Indian stroke patients is very high.
Awareness towards Drug Abuse and its Associated Factors in Young Adults of Kashmir, North India: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Nabi Sahila , Majeed Mudasir , Zahoor Nazia , Salim Khan S M
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Drug abuse has been defined as an extreme desire to obtain and use increasing amounts of one or more substances. The risk factors for developing drug abuse problems include peer pressure, curiosity, and conflict in personal relations. Objective: 1. To assess awareness of young adults of Kashmir towards drug abuse. 2. To assess the perspectives of the participants regarding factors responsible for drug abuse. Method: An online cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 young adults of Kashmir, North India in month of September 2022.Details regarding the socio-demographic characteristics and awareness about the drug abuse were collected using semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Almost all of the participants (96.6%) had heard about drug abuse and about (63.3%) reported mass media as the main source of information. Half of participants knew that sedatives, painkillers, opiod derivates (like charas, heroine and cocaine) cause addiction. Conclusion: The present study showed that young adults of Kashmir had good level awareness regarding substance abuse, which helped in analyzing youth awareness of substance abuse and associated harm from their use.
Public friendliness towards Frontline Healthcare workers in Kolkata, India: Preparedness towards a future pandemic
Authors: Gupta Shibaji , De Abhishek , Biswas Rahul , Baur Baijayanti , Chakraborty Arup
Published: October 2023

Introduction: A new wave of COVID-19 infection has hit China of late and India due to her geographical proximity is at risk. More than 700 doctors in India have died on the frontline during COVID-19. Despite their sacrifices and service, discretionary behaviour by the public have been frequently reported. Objective: To assess the attitude and perception towards frontline Health Care Workers (HCW’s) among residents of a selected zone of Kolkata (India). Method: An observational study of cross-sectional design was performed in December 2022, using a pre-designedstructured questionnaire, that was sent to the registered email address of the families residing in the selected area of a zone located in Southern Kolkataand response from one eligible member per family was assessed. Of 142 families residing in the area, responses from 119 families were obtained. Results: Most participants agreed or strongly agreed to co-operating with HCW’s during door-to-door screening campaigns and supporting their families (94.8% and 83.7% respectively). Majority (74.4%) favoured functioning of private clinics; however, 60.7% didn’t want to allow doctors to work post-COVID recovery. Though 64.9% believed HCW’s were taking adequate measures to contain disease spread, 77.8% wanted to maintain more than required ‘safe distance’ from them and 35.1% favoured keeping them away from neighbourhood. About 67% thought HCW’s were properly trained and equipped to handle COVID-19 cases (47.8%). Participants with age more than 33 years (p=0.030), males (p=0.044) and who sought health advice in last month (p=0.016)were found to have a favourable attitude. Conclusion: The study finds a mixed opinion in the public about HCWs. Considering the difficulties faced byHCWs, which affected the functioning of the healthcare system, this scenario can be tricky while tackling similar emergencies of the future. Hence, measures to reduce societal stigma against HCWs is of great necessity.