bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trabajo social en contextos de crisis, catástrofes y pandemias: miradas y desafíos contemporáneos
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Yáñez Pereira Víctor
Published: June 2023

Las investigadoras e investigadores congregados en este texto, todos académicos/as del trabajo social iberoamericano, se adentran en las honduras y complejidades, no sólo del fenómeno COVID-19, concebido como pandemia mundial, sino, además, de las crisis y catástrofes en la sociedad, asumida como totalidad quebradiza e imperfecta, poniendo en tensión avances y deudas hilvanadas en el correr del siglo XXI. Se abordan brechas, hendiduras o abandonos desde donde sea posible erigir puentes de comprensión y encontrar opciones de intervención social para enfrentar las consecuencias que trae consigo el desarrollo desigual en los países de la periferia capitalista, donde, junto con afrontar la voracidad del mercado, lo hacen, también, sobre la redefinición de lo político y, por tanto, de una concepción más radical de ciudadanía. El eje de discusión no es la cuestión sanitaria, sino el desarme estructural y los efectos cotidianos que trae consigo un evento secretario que pone en juego vidas, ideologías, políticas, economías, pero también historias, memorias e identidades, donde la disciplina encuentra lugares privilegiados de incidencia y aprendizaje.
Forensic evaluation of a dog with an embedded chain collar and corresponding wound age estimation
Authors: Godard Danielle Renée , McDonough Sean P. , Copeland Shelagh
Published: June 2023

The body of a young intact male dog was presented with an embedded chain collar around his neck as possible evidence in proceedings under the Criminal Code of Canada. A photographic record was made for court purposes. The circumference of the collar versus the adjacent unaffected neck was measured, showing the collar to be 15% shorter than was necessary to be compatible with non-injury to the dog while alive. Granulation tissue and fibrosis were grossly and histologically evaluated to help estimate the age of the wound. The granulation tissue at its deepest point was 2.0 cm. Considering granulation tissue begins formation 3–5 days post-injury and forms at a rate of 0.4–1.0 mm per day, the initial age of the wound was estimated at 23–55 days; however, given the re-epithelialization and fibrous strength of the affected tissue as well as the presence of haired skin around the links, the time estimate was determined to be more likely in the order of 4–6 months. Findings were later used in court as evidence in the charge of unnecessary pain, suffering and injury to an animal under Section 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. Testimony at the trial supported the estimated age of the wound. The owner was found guilty, fined Can$1000, placed on probation for two years, and prohibited for life from owning animals.
Husband's social support and subjective well-being among Javanese mothers of children with special needs
Authors: Naraha Hesdo Celvin , Prahara Sowanya Ardi , Setyaningtyas Angelina Dyah Arum
Published: June 2023

A husband’s social support is one of the factors shaping subjective well-being in mothers who have children with special needs. It is undoubtedly influenced by the cultural values that form the basis of relationships in families of Javanese ethnicity. Therefore, this study looks at the relationship between the husband’s social support and subjective well-being in mothers with children with special needs with a Javanese ethnic background. The sampling technique used was probability sampling with 36 participants of mothers of Javanese ethnicity who had children with special needs in the age range of 1-18 years—data collection using the Mother’s Subjective Well-Being Scale and the Husband’s Social Support Scale. The data analysis technique used is Pearson product-moment correlation. The data analysis shows no relationship between subjective well-being and husband’s social support in mothers of Javanese ethnicity who have children with special needs. The results of this study imply that subjective well-being in mothers with Javanese ethnicity is not related to external factors.
Dynamics of basic anthropometric indicators of children of early and preschool age in the Republic of Belarus at the turn of the XX–XXI centuries
Authors:   Educational institution «Gomel State Medical University», Lange str., 5, Gomel, 246050, Belarus, Kozlovsky Alexandr Alexandrovich , Melnik Victor Alexandrovich ,   Educational institution «Gomel State Medical University», Lange str., 5, Gomel, 246050, Belarus
Published: June 2023

Introduction. In recent years, insufficient attention has been paid to the study of the dynamics of the growth and development of children of early and preschool age, their variability over time and depending on various factors of the external and internal environment. The literature data are contradictory and indicate two multidirectional processes – acceleration and deceleration. Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of basic anthropometric indicators of physical development (length and body weight) in children of early and preschool age in Belarus, obtained in 2021 (group I) and in 1989–1997 (group II), was carried out. These populations were homogeneous in place of residence, ethnicity, and close in time of inspection. The number of boys and girls in the first group was 700 people, in the second group – 3351 and 3175 people, respectively. Results. Monitoring of anthropometric indicators of children of early and preschool age allowed to establish the features of physical development. Boys of group I from birth to 6 years of age are significantly more likely to have higher body weight indicators compared to group II. In girls, this trend was not registered only at the age of 3 years (P>0.05). In all age periods, both sexes of the group I significantly more often have higher body length indicators compared to the group II. The most pronounced difference in body length (over 4 cm) in children of the group I and group II was noted in boys and girls in the age groups of 2 and 5 years. The analysis shows an increase in somatometric indicators of physical development and the phenomenon of acceleration. Conclusion. The conducted studies have established the presence of higher values of body length and weight in children in 2021 compared to their peers in 1989–1997. Higher levels of all the studied indicators were noted in boys than in girls. @ 2023. This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Sexual somatic dimorphism through early and first childhood and «quality» of environment (the level of anthropogenic stress and climatic extremeness of the residence place)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Anuchin Research Institute and Museum of Anthropology, Mokhovaya st., 11, Moscow, 125009, Russia, Fedotova Tatiana K. , Gorbacheva Anna K. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Anuchin Research Institute and Museum of Anthropology, Mokhovaya st., 11, Moscow, 125009, Russia
Published: June 2023

Sexual somatic dimorphism through early and first childhood and «quality» of environment (the level of anthropogenic stress and climatic extremeness of the residence place) Introduction. The goal of study – quantitative conformities of intergroup variability of the level of sexual dimorphism (SD) of somatic traits of children of early and first childhood in connection with ecological factors – the degree of urbanization and the geographic latitude of the residence place of population. Material and methods. The analysis embraces the wide specter of ethno-territorial samples of 3-year-old and 6-year-old children from Russia and former USSR of the second part of XX century (literary data). Each sample has minimal necessary number of statistical characteristics: number of sex/age groups, means and standard deviations for height, weight, chest girth. The quantitative estimation of SD level is performed using Kullback divergence, the analogue of Makhalanobis distance. To estimate the direction and the level of associations of SD of anthropometric traits and ecological parameters the classic correlation analysis for pair combinations of indices in age groups of 3- and 6-year-old children was used. Results. For the compact block of Slavonic samples, examined in 1960s–1970s, the increase of the level of the quantity of population of the residence place is associated with significant decrease of SD of height and SD of weight. The same association for 3-year-old children has the character of tendency, but the same vector of dynamics. SD of chest girth has some small negative significant correlations with the latitude for 3-year-old children and close to significant level for 6-year-old children. The estimation of comparable dynamics of SD of somatic traits in pairs of rural and urban samples of the same region revealed less meanings of SD of height and weight of urban children, that is higher synchrony of growth processes of sexes through the increase of the level of urbanization. Conclusion. The decrease of SD of height/weight parameters and greater sex synchrony of growth dynamics apart with increase of the level of urbanization of the residence place may be the result of better quality of the urban environment (medicine service, nutrition quality, social family status). The decrease of the level of SD of chest girth apart with the increase of the values of geographic latitude witness to the greater sex uniformity of adaptive reactions to the more extremal climatic conditions. @ 2023. This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Development of a multi-agent system for operational management of smart city housing and communal services resources in real time
Authors:   Astana International University, Akhayeva Zh. , Zakirova А. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Tolegenova G. ,   Astana International University, Aldasheva L. ,   Astana IT University
Published: June 2023

The principles of the development of a multi-agent system designed to manage the resources of the housing and communal services of a smart city in real time are described. The multi-agent system provides the ability to flexibly respond to unforeseen events arising in the working process, which allows you to plan, optimize and monitor the work of personnel and housing and communal services equipment in real time. The developed method of adaptive resource planning, the main functions, architecture and interface of the system are presented. It is shown that the introduction of an intelligent system makes it possible to complete the work in optimal time.
Principles of harmonization of the natural environment in architectural space
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Duysebay Ye. , Bokachyov R. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: June 2023

The reason for writing this article was long-term residence in the city, with a number of negative factors, both natural and anthropogenic. Being an integral part of nature, man managed to plunder its wealth, directing everything to his needs. Moreover, changing the environment to suit his needs, he in no way thought about the consequences, polluting the air, land and water every day, and also depriving nature of the opportunity to put itself in order. Thus, environmental problems have become especially relevant in our time. There have always been enthusiasts trying to help and fix the problem of pollution, but on a global scale, the search for a solution has been relatively recent. The first major changes can be considered the projects of new master plans and reconstructions of large cities in Europe in the 19th century. So decisions were made to separate the industrial and residential areas, as well as the introduction of park areas in the residential part of the city. Parks, which for the most part were a luxury item, being only on the estates of rich people, have now reached the masses, thereby providing ordinary people with access to a more environmentally friendly area, and also gave rise to a new vector of architectural development, which resulted a hundred years later in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and his concept of "prairie houses". Architecture, being one of the largest instruments of influence on public life, has hoisted the banner to bring the idea of unity with nature into society. This will embody the ideas of harmony between man and nature, will improve the microclimate both in a single apartment and in the city as a whole, will set a trend for preserving nature and correcting existing mistakes. Astana, a city that does not have natural features that would create favorable weather and climate conditions, such as the Alps in Switzerland, or dense forests, as in Russia. The location in an open field makes it necessary to take a more careful approach to improving the microclimate in the city.
Formation of "green" architecture of residential complexes (using the example of the Astana, Sydney)
Authors:   L. N. Gumilev Eurasian National University, Toishiyeva A.A. , Toishiyeva A.D. ,   Azamir Time LLP, Mukanova D. ,   L. N. Gumilev Eurasian National University
Published: June 2023

In this paper, as part of the study of the "green" architecture of buildings, two large developing cities of Astana and Sydney are considered, where, according to the authors, the most pronounced forms of environmental pollution, due to a number of similar reasons for their occurrence. Today it has become obvious that the natural component of the environment is noticeably decreasing in large cities of the Earth and the appeal of the world architectural community to the environmental aspects of design and construction, contributing to the comfortable, sustainable development of urban space, has been particularly relevant for the past decades. Different cities have their own ecological situation, and depending on the climatic, socio-economic conditions, the nature of the development, their effective mechanisms for optimizing the state of urban spaces are determined. Against the background of the unfavorable environmental situation in the world, in the cities of Astana and Sydney, guidelines are being created today in the direction of the formation of environmental quality, where the relevance of issues of harmonious human interaction with the natural environment increases every year. The article discusses modern projects of residential complexes "Green Quarter" and "One Central Park". As a result of their comparative analysis, it was possible to identify distinctive and similar features in the search for methods of creating "green" architecture, defining objective prerequisites and solutions for the further development of modern housing architecture.
A Republic 'on Earth as it Is in Heaven': the Freedom of the Fall in Paradise Lost and His Dark Materials
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Arellano Jordan
Published: June 2023

The epic poem Paradise Lost (1667, 74) retells the Biblical creation story through the blind eyes of the Christian political-poet John Milton. Three hundred years later, Milton's work is recast by the atheist children's and fantasy novelist Philip Pullman in the His Dark Materials trilogy (1995, 97, 2000). Although one might assume that these two writers' perspectives would contradict one another, Pullman's adaptation - though a perverted story of the Fall - still pursues the same goal as Milton's by imagining a new and better social structure. And not only do they share that goal, but they also explore the same mechanism - free will.
The Behavior of Glaucous-winged Gull Egg Cannibals
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Reichert Ashley
Published: June 2023

Cannibalism leads to a variety of behavioral, demographic, and ecological consequences and is influenced by a range of environmental circumstances among numerous taxa. Although multiple studies have linked cannibalism to egg and chick failure in gull populations, few characterizations of gull cannibal behavior and reproductive success exist. During the 2014 breeding season, we observed the territories of 16 Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) and Glaucous-winged x Western Gull (L. glaucescens x occidentalis) egg cannibal specialists on Protection Island, Washington, USA. We also monitored cannibal foraging behavior, relative reproductive success, and colony-wide egg loss. Cannibal specialists employed a variety of foraging and feeding behaviors and exhibited significantly lower reproductive success than non-cannibals. Future study of the Protection Island gull colony will monitor long-term trends in cannibalistic activity and behavior in relation to environmental change.
Musical Borrowing in Las Cuatro Estaciones Portenas: Piazzolla, Desyatnikov, Vivaldi
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Watson WayAnne
Published: June 2023

Leonid Desyatnikov arranged Astor Piazzolla's Las Cuatro Estaciones Portenas for violin and string orchestra, interspersing quotations from Vivaldi's Four Seasons throughout the new work. My score-based analysis of the arrangement investigates Desyatnikov's borrowing practice and connects his compositional techniques to musicological meanings. In addition to identifying levels of contrast value between the quotation and the surrounding arrangement, I examine alterations to the original content and context of the quotations and determine whether Desyatnikov maintains or transforms the quotations' identities. I combine identity and contrast value into an interpretive model of musical interaction, providing a more nuanced exploration of musical dominance.
Hydroxyl Number Determination of Dendritic Polyols Utilizing NIR Spectroscopy
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Stacey Seth
Published: June 2023

The goal of this project was to investigate the use of NIR-spectroscopy to quantify the number of OH functional groups attached to poly(amido amine) or PAMAM dendrimers in a manner that is quick, cost effective and easily reproducible. Obtaining the approximate number of hydroxyl functional groups (OH#) in a dendrimer is crucial in determining what role it can play in bonding and reactivity to other molecules. NIR-spectroscopy has the potential to allow for the recovery of the sample or at least to minimize the amount needed for analysis while providing an accurate determination of the OH# of a dendrimer.
The Art of French Melodie: A Manual for Recital Preparation
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Abraham Kristen
Published: June 2023

This is a documentation of my journey through the research, development and execution of a voice recital, with a focus on the creation of guidelines for how one may achieve success in a future recital. Moving through three phases: Thinking, Doing, and Reflecting, I highlight the important processes required to transition seamlessly through the phases. During the entirety of this project, I kept a journal of each step, documenting everything to maintain the integrity of the process, and organizing the information into sections to make the findings easier to understand, learn, and replicate. My end goal is to produce a comprehensive “how to” manual that guides the reader through planning, preparing, and presenting a recital to the public.
Exploration of the Range Overlap Between Cynomys Leucurus and Cynomys Ludovicianus
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Choi Kenneth
Published: June 2023

The ranges of two species of prairie dogs, Cynomys leucurus and Cynomys ludovicianus, overlap in a narrow area in the western Great Plains in Wyoming. We used GIS software to map their distributions and infer land cover preferences within and on either side of the zone of overlap. In general, both species used habitats in proportion to their availability and did not display strong selection of their expected vegetation types (based on the literature). However, both species of prairie dogs were overrepresented in areas of human settlements and crops, which may indicate that these species prefer human-modified habitats, or perhaps that more people look for prairie dogs in those areas.
Race Representatives: Why Black Members of Congress Matter
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, McDonald Shenika
Published: June 2023

My research project consisted of examining 200 bills sponsored by six African American members of Congress during the Ninety-third Congress (1973-1975). These six members of Congress represented Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; or New York, New York- three metropolitan cities with significant African American populations. This research emphasizes the importance of Black members of Congress to African Americans nationwide by highlighting the Congressional Black Caucus' formation and mission, examining the bills' key terms and public policy issues for racial implications, and consulting a variety of secondary source material that underscores the need for descriptive representation in the Black community. The primary goal of this research is to use the concept ofrace representation (a term coined specifically for this research describing African Americans who are expected to advocate on behalf of the African American community because of their common descriptive characteristics - a combination of both descriptive and substantive representation in a representative democracy) to better understand the legislative behavior of Black members of Congress and to suggest that descriptive representation allows for Black inclusion in the political arena.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Educational Games in Promoting Interest and Understanding of Gravitational Wave Physics
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wheeler Jonathan
Published: June 2023

The LIGO Scientific Collaboration Education and Public Outreach group seeks to ameliorate the lack of public understanding of gravitational wave physics. One such effort is Black Hole Pong, a remake of the 1972 arcade classic developed by researchers at University of Birmingham, UK. Black Hole Pong differs from other educational games in that it stretches the laws of physics to make the user experience more exciting. Another effort has been my own work in developing a game called Chickens in Space where players can create mass, which coalesces and eventually forms black holes, which serve as obstacles to the players. I present the results of a set of pre-tests and post-tests from Andrews University and Sheboygan North High School which measure Black Hole Pong's and Chickens in Space's effectiveness in teaching the concepts and benefits of gravitational wave astronomy.
Of Mermaids, Metal, And Maine: An Illustrated Memoir
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, McLean-Wheeler Mercedes
Published: June 2023

This creative literary thesis consists of the first chapters of a memoir, offering readers a glimpse of my childhood world and self in rural Maine. The memoir's overarching theme is the interplay between person and place. The work also explores the ability of memory and imagination to shape perception. Included are several of my own drawings to help illuminate my imaginative and lived experiences, evoking the odd but artful whimsy of childhood. While still rooted firmly in memoir, the project draws from fantasy, magical realism, and graphica, reflecting modern literature's inclination to transcend traditional boundaries of genre and style.
Cyanide Production by Pseudomonas putida ATH2-1RI/9 Under Biofilm Conditions
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Campbell Ranita
Published: June 2023

The genus Pseudomonas is a group of gram-negative bacteria having great ecological diversity. Some species produce HCN which may harm plants. The purpose of this research is to determine whether a plant-associated strain o Pseudomonas putida has the ability to produce cyanide under biofilm conditions. Bacterial production of HCN could prove useful in weed control strategies. To obtain these results the experiment involved a six-day experimental scheme. My findings indicate that Pseudomonas putida does produce cyanide under biofilm conditions providing valuable information concerning cyanogenic bacteria especially in the Pseudomonas group.
Comparisons of Cultural Identities in Relation to Poverty
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Corea Amanda
Published: June 2023

This research focuses on how one's cultural identity relates to their attitudes towards those in poverty and what they attribute to be the causes of poverty. Correlation and difference tests were run on data collected from questionnaires completed by a convenient sample. Beliefs about poverty and patterns of attitudes demonstrated in various culture groups were analyzed. The hypothesis that cultural identity relates to attributions and attitudes toward poverty based on learned cultural attitudes was partially supported. Significant differences were found between different cultural identity groups for both attributions and attitudes.
The "Hero" Motif Within the Adventist Narrative
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Knott Evan
Published: June 2023

Throughout the 150-year history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, hero stories in the Adventist Review have served an important role in conveying church doctrine and beliefs as well as communicating the principles of how good Adventists should behave. An analysis of the Review's storytelling of Anna Knight, Desmond Doss, and Ben Carson using Walter Fisher's narrative paradigm reveals that Adventist heroes are men and women who embody essential Adventist values. The qualities the Review presents as characteristics of Adventist heroes in the telling of these stories include perseverance, hard work, self-sacrifice, and unwavering faith.
Evolution Over Revolution: A Generic Criticism of the Muscle Car Genre
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Irvine John
Published: June 2023

The term muscle car appears to have atrophied to an automotive legend, or simply a marketing term synonymous with any powerful four seat sedan apart from heritage or point of origin. Through generic critical analysis, this thesis paper seeks to quantify the problematic identity of the muscle car. By use of transparent and theoretically consistent analytic procedures, this paper seeks to identify the rhetorical principles behind the genre's characteristic form, thereby producing a qualitative framework. This framework will then be utilized as a tool to qualitatively assess modern vehicles that identify as muscle cars, in order to determine whether they actively participate in the muscle car genre.
hcnABC Operon Transcription of Pseudomonas putida Under Varying Iron and Oxygen Concentrations and Culture Age
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Lee Christine
Published: June 2023

The species Pseudomonas putida produces hydrogen cyanide (HCN) through the transcription of the hcnABC operon. Previous research by Myrna Biswas (2010) demonstrated that microaerobic +FeCl3 cultures had the greatest HCN production, but the effects of varying iron and oxygen levels on HCN production were unclear. Isaac Kim (2011) assessed HCN production of P. putida in sand versus soil using different iron concentrations and found that iron was necessary for HCN production. The purpose of this experiment was to determine how the hcnABC operon is affected by varying levels of iron and oxygen, and the age of bacteria culture. To test this, P. putida was grown under four conditions: the presence of iron, the absence of iron, with aeration, and without aeration. At 8, 18, and 30 hours, the cultures were assessed for HCN production and cell density. HCN production was measured via bioluminescence; light emission occurs whenever HCN is produced because the modified form of P. putida contains the luciferase gene. The cell density was determined using spread plating. Bacterial cultures with iron and minimal aeration had higher bioluminescence levels, suggesting these conditions promote HCN production, but these results were not significant (F(3,2) = 0.561, p = 0.05).
Service Un-requited: African American Civil War Soldiers and Their Fight for Freedom and Pension Compensation
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Allen Clifford
Published: June 2023

My research project consisted of delving through over nine hundred pension records from the files of fifteen African American soldiers who participated in the Civil War. These documents are comprised of general affidavits, witness statements, physicians' certificates, military enlistment records, marriage certificates, military roll/attendance records, certificates for discharge, and documentation of receipt of or rejection of pension requests. Using these documents I investigated the cases of these soldiers in order to discover why they did or did not receive their military pensions, the length of time the process of attaining their pensions required, and I also explored the stories of the soldiers and their famlies, which were behind each case. Using a combination of my findings and a variety of secondary source materials, this work will illustrate that in addition to their opportunities to receive pension assistance, the livelihood and quality of life of black soldiers and their families after the Civil War were adversely affected by the prejudiced treatment they received from the United States pension system. The primary goal of my research is to add a personal dimension to the statistics from my secondary source materials, which infers that the military pension system was prejudiced against African American soldiers.
Development and Evaluation of VCO Based Herbal Hair Tonic
Authors: Sapana S. Patil  , Dr. Abhijeet S. Kulkarni  , Abhinav N. Shinde  , Amruta G. Tayade  , . Sumit S. Patil
Published: June 2023

Urban sprawl, fueled by rapid population growth and recent heat waves, has negatively impacted the microclimate and outdoor human comfort in cities. This phenomenon is directly linked to global warming, resulting in a range of environmental problems that are difficult to address. In the past decade, the Vesu area of Surat has experienced rapid commercial and residential development, surpassing other areas of the city. In an attempt to understand UHI predictions, Envi-met 3D modeling was utilized to compare the temperature difference of the study area to that of the last decade. Weather data was obtained from the Surat Meteorological Department website. The findings indicate that the average mean temperature of the study area in January of the past decade was 22.62 ºC, whereas simulation results show a temperature of 28.25 ºC. These results demonstrate that the construction materials and unorganized development of the city negatively affect the atmosphere's nighttime cooling rate, leading to a warmer environment in comparison to rural areas
Evaluating Deep Learning Methods For Classifying Bugs
Authors: Aryan Singh  , Deepanshu Singhaniya  , Dr. Ruchika Malhotra
Published: June 2023

Software maintenance is a crucial part of software development, especially now more than ever. Without proper maintenance, software can become outdated and unreliable. and vulnerable to security threats, which can have serious consequences for users and organisations that rely on it.
But as the software projects become larger, it becomes It is the responsibility of the managers to assign the bugs to the developers so that the developers can use their time efficiently in resolving those bugs. But the capacity of Managers’ ability to analyse each and every bug report
and assign it to the appropriate developer is being out- paced by the shear number of bug reports, leading to slow progress. Its impossible for developers or managers to be able to understand hundreds of reports a week, let alone being able to have a good idea of each and every developer in the team to be able to appropriately assign the bugs to them.
Studies on Antimicrobial Potential of Actinomycetes spp. Isolated from Rhiosphere Soil against Clinical Pathogens
Authors: Barate D. L.  , Kogade V. S.
Published: June 2023

Actinomycetes are the economically and biotechnologically important microorganisms which have the ability to produce wide range of antimicrobial compounds, In view of this, present study was undertaken to isolate and screen the Actinomycetes spp.from rhizosphere soil samples. A total of 20 Actinomycetes were isolated from the soil samples on Actinomycetes isolation agar and identified to Streptomyces and Nocarda spp. Further all the isolates were checked for their antimicrobial potential against 6 human pathogenic bacteria and 2 fungi. 10 isolates showed wide and prominent antibacterial and antifungal activities with zone of inhibitions ranging from 18 to 44 mm. These isolates on further detailed studies could be the good sources for development of new alternative in antimicrobials.
Privacy-Preserving Techniques for Secure Cloud Computing : A Survey of Recent Advances
Authors: Savitha N. , Sai Kiran E.
Published: June 2023

Cloud computing has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its on-demand and scalable computing resources. However, with the growth of cloud computing, privacy and security concerns have also increased. The primary concern is how to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data in the cloud, as the data is stored on third-party servers. To address these concerns, various privacy-preserving techniques have been proposed, which allow users to store and process their data in the cloud without compromising privacy and security. We provide a thorough overview of current developments in privacy-preserving methods for safe cloud computing in this study. We start by giving a general review of cloud computing and the security issues it presents. Then, we go over a variety of privacy-preserving methods, such as differential privacy, homomorphic encryption, secure outsourcing, and secure multi-party computation. We also highlight their advantages and limitations. Finally, we conclude with some future research directions in privacy-preserving cloud computing.
Destructive and Non-Destructive Analysis of Polypropylene Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Tamilisetti Bhuvaneswara Reddy  , Dr. B. Madhusudana Reddy
Published: June 2023

Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) is brittle and has low tensile strength. The brittleness can be avoided by adding fibre. Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) is concrete containing fibrous material spread across concrete, which increases its structural integrity. Addition of fibres to concrete makes it an isotropic material and converts its brittle behaviour to ductile behaviour. In the Fibre Reinforced Concrete, polypropylene fibres are rationally combined to produce a cementitious composite that derives benefits from each of the individual fibres and exhibits a synergistic response. Based on I.S. Code method of mix design, proportion of different ingredients was obtained to get M30 grade concrete. Samples were prepared with varying the volume fraction of fibres from 0.50% to 2.50%. The optimum dosage is determined from among the above mixes. The result shows that optimum dosage is obtained at 1.50% addition of fibre. The main aim of the present experimental investigation was to use different volume fractions of polypropylene fibres to produce FRC and thus to evaluate its performance by comparing Destructive tests such as compression, tension, flexure and Non-destructive tests such as Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Durability Parameters such as Water Absorption, Sorpitivity etc., .From the results obtained fibre reinforced concrete shows higher values than normal concrete under Compression, Split Tensile and Flexural Strength. The water absorption is reduced for FRC compared to Normal Concrete.
A Machine Learning-based Approach to Diabetes Prediction
Authors: Amit Katoch  , Neha Singh  , Pushpendra Kumar  , Rishabh Sharma  , Robin Sharma  , Sagar Arya
Published: June 2023

ML-Diabetes is a machine learning-based predictive model for the early detection of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Early detection of diabetes can help prevent its complications and improve patient outcomes. ML-Diabetes is designed to use demographic and clinical data to predict the likelihood of a patient developing diabetes. The model uses a combination of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to analyse and classify data.
ML-Diabetes uses a dataset containing demographic and clinical information of patients, including age, sex, BMI, blood pressure, and glucose levels. The dataset is preprocessed and cleaned to remove missing values and outliers. The processed data is then split into training and testing sets, and the model is trained on the training set.
The model uses a combination of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including logistic regression, decision trees, and k-means clustering, to predict the likelihood of a patient developing diabetes. The model is evaluated on the testing set using various performance metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.
The results show that ML-Diabetes is a reliable and accurate predictive model for the early detection of diabetes. The model achieves an accuracy of 85%, precision of 90%, recall of 80%, and F1-score of 85%. The model can be used by healthcare professionals to screen patients for diabetes and provide early interventions to prevent complications.
Analyzing the Impact of Customs on Improvement of the Logistics Performance Index: Research on ASEAN Member Countries
Authors: Le Thi Minh Hoa
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The article analyses the impact of customs on improving the National Logistics Performance Index (LPI) across 10 ASEAN countries. To ensure that one of the issues of particular concern of governments, international financial institutions and investors is how to improve the national logistics capacity.
Theoretical Framework: Research to discover six essential activities of customs: (i) ASEAN Single Window (ASW), National Single Window (NSW); (ii) Administrative procedure reform in the field of customs; (iii) Specialized management; (iv) Risk management and compliance management; (v) Development of customs brokers; (vi) Customs - enterprises have a positive impact on the two criteria of customs clearance and logistics service quality in improving LPI.
Method: The article uses a quantitative approach using SPSS 20 software to test Cronbach's alpha coefficient, EFA factor analysis and linear regression between customs clearance criteria, logistics service quality and index. LPI number The study used data set on the international LPI index of 10 ASEAN countries (World Bank overall announced six times in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018). The data consists of 56 observations
Findings: Based on selected research objectives and methods, the study found a positive relationship between the two criteria of customs clearance and the quality of logistics services with the LPI index. The study analyzed and pointed out that the critical activities of the customs authorities positively impact the two criteria of customs clearance and the quality of logistics services to improve the national logistics capacity of 10 member countries. ASEAN
Practical & social implications: The article has proposed six standard solutions for ASEAN member countries to improve the national competitiveness index in logistics.
Redescrption of Species of Mylonchulus Amurus, Khan and Jairajpuri, 1979 (Nematoda: Mononchida) In Himayatbag Region District Aurangabad (M.S.) India
Authors: Swati Deshmukh  , Sunita Borde
Published: June 2023

The survey of plant nematodes were carried out during 2013-14. During this period the plant nematodes collect and observed. The species is characterized by body length 1.02 mm, ventrally curved upon fixation, buccal cavity1/3rd of its width and bears dorsal tooth opposed by five transverse rows of denticles ,length of oesophagus 1/4th of total body ,oesophagous intestinal junction non tuberculate ,gonad didelphic-amphidelphic, ovary small reflexed , tail short. All these characters are observed in Mylonchulus amurus hence the nematode is identified confirm to be redescribed species Mylonchulus amuru, Khan and Jairajpuri 1979.
Smart Accident Detection, Prevention and Reporting using Arduino
Authors: Afsha Akkalkot  , Srujan Garde  , Kishori Patil  , Janhavi Asware  , Kapaleshwar Patil
Published: June 2023

Numerous people lose their lives in traffic accidents every day. In India, 4,80,652 traffic accidents resulted in a total of 1,51,113 fatalities in 2019. In terms of road accident deaths, India currently retains the top rank. Excessive speed was the primary cause of fatalities in road accidents. To save the lives of several injured accident victims, this is a serious problem that needs to be remedied. In order to address the ongoing challenges surrounding automobile accidents, various automobile companies have implemented a range of safety systems, including safety airbags, seat belts, camera sensors, and more. Despite these efforts, the root causes of accidents and their resulting effects have proven difficult to mitigate entirely. To tackle this persistent issue effectively, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive system that can automatically detect accidents as they occur. This system would play a crucial role in promptly communicating vital information about the accident and its precise location to both nearby hospitals and concerned relatives without any delays. When a car has an accident, the accelerometer immediately provides data to the Arduino, which then sends the alarm message through the GSM MODULE, including the location that is identified by the GPS MODULE, to recently saved crisis contacts.
Future Strategies of Gene Therapy for Preventing Periodontal Diseases
Authors: Gaurav G Durge
Published: June 2023

In periodontics, gene therapy has been used as a technique for tissue engineering. The tissue engineering approach can assist in the restoration of injured periodontium, including cementum, gingiva, periodontal ligament, and bone, by combining four components: scaffold, signalling molecules, cells, and blood supply. Since almost 50 years ago, the idea of transferring genes to tissues for clinical purposes has been addressed. Recombinant DNA technology has exponentially improved our ability to alter a cell's genetic code, which has advanced this objective. The initial idea that gene therapy should only be taken into account for a selectively few major organs as a means of treating life-threatening illnesses that are resistant to conventional treatment has changed. Several non-life-threatening illnesses that have a negative impact on a patient's quality of life lack viable therapies. Morbidity has been made possible by the absence of effective treatments, providing a justification for broadening the application of gene therapy. In the last few years, gene therapy has made impressive advancements. Gene therapy will have a major and widespread impact on fields dependent on biological research, even while significant issues prevent its frequent clinical usage. This review's objective is to assess the advancements made in addressing gene transfer strategies for treating various dental-related illnesses and issues.
Persepsi Masyarakat Madani Terhadap Asuransi Syariah
Authors: Humaemah Ratu , Hillalliyati Najmi
Published: June 2023

The rapid development of sharia insurance in Indonesia is an achievement for Muslims as well as representing significant economic growth for the people. But on the other hand, it cannot be denied that there are still many obstacles to be faced, especially with regulations and public perceptions of the sharia system. This study aims to obtain information regarding the perceptions of Serang City civil society towards sharia insurance and is presented descriptively in the form of a narrative. The phenomenological approach aims to explain a phenomenon or the reality of something that describes the characteristics of the subject under study. In this study in general put forward a good response to sharia insurance. Whether it's the people of Serang City who have been members of conventional insurance, or who have never joined as members of any insurance but already know and understand the insurance scheme.
IMPLEMENTASI PENERAPAN DIGITAL MARKETING PADA CV. SINAR MAS JAYA PERMATA
Authors: Lavianto Sephy
Published: June 2023

Pemasaran yang tepat sangat penting diterapkan untuk mengembangkan bisnis yang berkelanjutan dan mendapatkan target pembeli yang lebih luas. Banyak pedagang menggunakan pemasaran digital sebagai strategi pemasaran untuk mendapatkan pembeli dan menjangkau pembeli dengan lebih luas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi penerapan digital marketing terhadap penjualan, strategi pemasaran, dan kendala dalam penerapan digital marketing pada CV. Sinar Mas Jaya Permata. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan serangkaian wawancara kualitatif serta melakukan observasi lebih detail. Penelitian ini juga menerapkan strategi STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning) salah satu model pemasaran yang penerapannya melibatkan tiga tahapan yaitu melakukan segmentasi pasar, menargetkan segmen yang diyakini paling menguntungkan dan memposisikan produk yang dijual dengan cara yang paling bernilai. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh hasil yang menunjukan proses pemasaran yang menerapkan digital marketing memperoleh hasil yang sesuai dengan tujuan perusahaan melalui penggunaan sosial media.

Kata kunci: pemasaran digital, strategi pemasaran, sosial media.
PENGARUH TARIF PPN 11% DAN TINGKAT PENDAPATAN SELAMA PANDEMI TERHADAP DAYA BELI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Feb Febrisha , Dunci Kadunci
Published: June 2023

Kebijakan tarif PPN 11% mendapatkan kontra dari beberapa pihak karena waktunya yang dinilai kurang tepat. Walaupun saat ini pandemi sudah mulai membaik, tetapi masih banyak masyarakat yang pendapatannya belum stabil. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh tarif PPN 11% dan tingkat pendapatan selama pandemi terhadap daya beli masyarakat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian asosiatif kausal dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah penyebaran kuesioner. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen Indomaret di Kecamatan Caringin. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik purposive random sampling dengan rumus Lemeshow sehingga diperoleh jumlah sampel 96 responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan software SPSS versi 23. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial tarif PPN 11% tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap daya beli masyarakat, sedangkan tingkat pendapatan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap daya beli masyarakat. Adapun secara simultan tarif PPN 11% dan tingkat pendapatan berpengaruh terhadap daya beli masyarakat dengan tingkat pengaruh sebesar 34,4%.

 Kata kunci: Pajak Pertambahan Nilai (PPN) 11%, Tingkat Pendapatan, Daya Beli Masyarakat